Robert C. Schenck to William F. Barry, May 2, 1863

Brig. Gen. W. F. BARRY, Present : GENERAL: You will immediately proceed to Pittsburgh and Wheeling, endeavor to allay the panic, and organize defense against the rebel raid. If necessary, arms will be issued to the people for their defense. Artillery should be mounted for the defense of the public store-houses. The stores at Wheeling must be defended to the last extremity. You will give such orders as you may deem necessary, and assume direction, except in the presence of a superior order. Report upon Colonel Showalter’s retreat. Send a copy of this order to General Schenck. Having completed these duties, return to Washington. H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief. ————— WaR DEPARTMENT, Washington, May 2, 1863—1L.30 p. m. Major-General SCHENCK, Baltimore, Md.: f have sent General Barry to Pittsburgh and Wheeling to allay. the panic. I think Colonel Wilkinson and Showalter should be reported for dismissal. There is every probability against any force of the enemy in front of Milroy. He must be on another stampede. H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief. BALTIMORE, M. D., May 2, 1863—4.30 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief : Railroad clear and working to Grafton. Jones has crossed Parkersburg railroad at Bridgeport, and made junction with Imboden and Jackson 6 miles south, on Buckhannon road. Kenly has advanced to-night to Clarksburg and joined Roberts. They will fight to-day, or the rebels must run.

ROBT. C. SCHENCK,