In 1850 this centre had moved westward fifty-seven miles across the mountains, to a point nearly south of Parkersburg, Virginia.
We were at Parkersburg nearly a whole day, and "took in" the town.
He got to Parkersburg, West Virginia, and was captured there with almost his entire force.
On the 26th, the General ordered two regiments to cross the river at Wheeling, and two others at Parkersburg.
Meanwhile, the branch from Cumberland to Parkersburg, Virginia, was built.
