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Arrest of a Deserter (September 6th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Andrew Poffenberger, of Middletown, apprehended a deserter from Co. D of the 4th CT Regt and took him back to camp south of Frederick.
Full DetailsGeorge Leatherman… (September 6th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: George Leatherman, Jacob Young, Daniel Harp and Upton Buhrman from the Jackson Dist. have been appointed members of the Union Central Committee for Frederick County.
Full DetailsHome Brigade (September 6th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The 1st MD Regt. nearly complete with addition of cavalry co. from Emmitsburg (Capt. Horner), and 2 Baltimore companies (Capts. Carll and Faithful). 2d MD Regt. at Cumberland also is nearly full, and 3rd Regt. (Col. W.L. Schley) in Baltimore.
Full DetailsProgress of the War (September 11th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: 2 articles: Editorial discussing fading hope of some that the Union could be dispensed with to preserve peace, but recent events have shown that suppression of the rebellion is the only course. Cites recent victory at Hatteras Inlet and infamy of state of North Carolina that backed out the Union "against the will of the majority"(1953.1). Second editorial about North Carolina being of strategic importance. An army put into that state would separate the Cotton States from the army at Manassas. Beauregard would have choice of risking battle outside of entrenchments or beating retreat to leave VA to her fate (1953.2).
Full DetailsPeace and Taxation (September 11th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Editorial decrying "Tories" hiding their true sentiments behind claim of wanting peace above all and rejecting the war tax as oppressive, these being the reasons to wage civil war. Editors offer names of Lowe, Johnson, and Kane as supporters who committed treason in its name.
Full DetailsThe Legislature (September 11th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Editorial discussing the Legislature that is mostly formed of "Tories" or those supporting the secession - 8 of the 22 senators are Union men. States that the remaining 14 senators will be unsuccessful in enacting a secession ordinance. Sen. McKaig is in prison; Sen. Yellot has fled to Rebel territory; Senator from Cecil county is said to be a fugitive on the run. If the Senate is still strong enough to act, other Tories in their ranks should be arrested and imprisoned until after the election.
Full DetailsGone To Dixie (September 11th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Even though there is a positive prohibition on communication with the seceded states and troops are posted on the Potomac River, several people have easily managed to cross the river from MD into VA, with example of one local citizen, unnamed, doing business at Lynchburg. His pass was refused by Gen. Banks, but he crossed the river at Sandy Hook. A rebel lady with two large trunks crossed at the same place on another day. Hancock also cited as a place with no difficulty of rebels and sympathizers communicating there.
Full DetailsDenial (September 11th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Captain Aaron Poffenberger denies charges of training a group of his partisan friends with 41 mini rifles (which were previously found in his possession); the Examiner gives Poffenberger the benefit of the doubt since he claims that he has since given the weapons to a good Union man instead, but that the paper stands by the other facts are adamantly correct.
Full DetailsCaptain Horner's Cava[l]ry (September 11th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: List of officers of Capt. John Horner's cavalry company, duly mustered into 1st Regiment of Western Maryland "Home Brigade" and which is now posted in Frederick. [Gettysburg Star and Banner]
Full DetailsDistrict Meetings (September 11th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Announcements for the Union voters meetings in Middletown, Frederick, Urbana, Johnsville, New Market, and Mt. Pleasant. Purpose to elect delegates to County Union Committee convention. Members exhorted to attend to support Union in "this trying hour".
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