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For the War (August 9th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: A company of men from Morgan Co., VA, are on their way to join ex-Gov. Thomas's brigade in Frederick.
Full DetailsSkirmish Near the Point of Rocks (August 9th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: In a skirmish across from Point of Rocks soldiers of the 25th NY Regt. took as prisoners several rebels [named] from the VA Home Guard of Loudoun Co.
Full DetailsMilitary Hospital and Depot (August 9th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Quartermaster General Crossman and Surgeon Tripler visited Frederick to establish a hospital and depot, have chosen the Barracks for the hospital. The sick and disabled and medical stores in Hagerstown will be transferred.
Full DetailsHow He Was Naturalized (August 9th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The Examiner publishes a copy of the oath of allegiance sworn by J.W. Baughman, editor of the Citizen after his arrest for "misprison of treason."
Full DetailsDistrict Meeting in Myersville (August 9th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The Union meeting in Myersville (Hiram Buhrman, chair, C.F. Homerick, secty.) selected as delegates to the Frederick Co. convention: Young, Morgan, Leatherman, Buhrman, Harp, Wachter, Koogle, Gladhill and Metzgar
Full DetailsThe Gubernatorial Convention (August 14th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The six delegates that will represent the county in the State Union Gubernatorial Convention tomorrow are Peter Negley of Hagerstown, Jos. F. Davis of Funkstown, David Smith of Sharpsburg, Adam C. Hildebrand of Smithsburg, John Reichard of Tilghmanton and Elias Davis of Boonsboro. The convention will nominate candidates for governor and comptroller.
Full DetailsA Fatal Affray (August 14th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Last Saturday a citizen named Sperrow was shot and killed by a soldier from Capt. Kennedy’s company at the home of Harriet Buchanan in the “lower part of this county.”
Full DetailsGone Home (August 14th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Philadelphia City Troop, its term of service having expired, passed through Hagerstown yesterday from Gen. Banks’ army.
Full DetailsCounty Convention (August 14th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: At the Aug. 5 (1861) Union County Convention, Joseph F. Davis, Peter Negley, John Reichard, Elias Davis, David Smith and A.C. Hildebrand were elected delegates to the State Convention. Delegates were required to sign a written pledge to support the war to suppress the rebellion. Addresses were given by J.V.L. Findley and J.D. Bennett.
Full DetailsRemoval of Military Depot and Hospital (August 14th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Because Frederick is accessible by railroad, the military depot and hospital formerly at Hagerstown had been moved there. The sick and wounded will be moved soon. A part of the 4th CT Regt., which had been guarding Hagerstown, has been sent away. Their “efficient discharge of duty, and exemplary conduct” was praised.
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