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A Grand Battle Expected (June 19th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A "grand battle" at Manassas Junction is expected; if one occurs, a retirement of rebels from Williamsport and Harpers Ferry will most likely occur as they assemble to support the campaign plan of Gens. Beauregard and Jeff. Davis. They will make a stand against the Federal Army at Manassas.
Full DetailsBaltimore and Ohio Railroad (June 19th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The B&O Railroad has been re-opened to Harper's Ferry and measures will be made to repair "injuries" to the bridges.
Full DetailsThe Election in this County (June 19th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Results of the Congressional Election in Washington County are reported by district. The candidates were: Thomas, Scattering and Fiery/Firey. It is stated that there was "no opposition to Gov. Thomas" and that the Secessionists were "afraid to show their hand" and that accounted for a lower turnout than would be expected. The paper, however, urges Union supporters "not for a single moment [to] relax their vigilance."
Full DetailsIt was also last week… (June 19th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Former citizen of Hagerstown Christian Wirt was reportedly shot at Martinsburg for refusing to fight on the Confederate side and his son was shot at Harper's Ferry, but it is uncertain if the information is true.
Full DetailsFrom Dam No. 5 (June 19th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Clear Spring Guards are on watch at Dam No. 5 in Williamsport to protect the dam from the Virginia forces. In the confrontations, the Clear Spring troops have killed two Confederates, wounded one and killed three horses, while only having one of their number slightly wounded. [from Williamsport Ledger]
Full DetailsOccupancy of Public Buildings (June 19th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A number of public buildings in Hagerstown are currently being occupied by Union troops. The Court Hall is used as a Guard House; the Market-House and Town Hall are used for storage of munitions and other provisions for the Federal troops. Several other buildings near the railroad are similarly used.
Full DetailsAn Apology (June 19th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: An apology from the editor of the HERALD OF FREEDOM & TORCH LIGHT for not editing the newspaper properly due to his excitement over the presence of the Federal troops in Hagerstown.
Full DetailsHead Quarters (June 19th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Maj. Gen. Patterson and his staff are using the Hagerstown Female Seminary as their headquarters. However, his stay may not be long because of the rebel retreat from Harpers Ferry.
Full DetailsA Telegraph Line (June 19th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Government is establishing a telegraph line to run between Chambersburg and Hagerstown, but with the withdrawal of Confederate troops from the borders of Virginia, the line may not be necessary at this point.
Full DetailsPractical Patriotism (June 19th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A. H. Hager, Esq., of Hagerstown has equipped his 18-year-old slave named Dan Fox and gifted his services to Col. Irwin of the 7th PA Reg., for an indefinite period of time or as long as the war lasts.
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