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The Secession party… (October 18th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The Secession party of Carroll County has nominated a full ticket
Full DetailsPublic Speaking (October 23rd, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Frederick voters are reminded of speeches to be made by Grayson Eichelberger and H. Buhrman, Union candidates for the MD Legislature.
Full DetailsToryism (October 23rd, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Examiner suggests that the Grand Inquest investigate whether any public officials have violated their oath of allegiance by treasonably supporting the rebel cause.
Full DetailsMr. Bradford's Speech (October 23rd, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: At a mass meeting in Frederick, chaired by Richard Potts, the main speaker was Augustus Bradford, Union candidate for Gov. of MD. Others present: Noah Phillips, Wm. And Wm. B. Tyler, and Gen. A. Kimmel.
Full DetailsThe Tory Ticket (October 23rd, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Several nominees of the "Peace" party have declined: Boteler, Thomas, Hepp, Pearre, West and Maynard. The Citizen calls for a reassembling of the convention to fill the vacancies.
Full DetailsThe Wail of a Virginia Fugitive from the Tyranny of Secession (October 23rd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A fugitive from VA [Berkeley Co. WV] living in Clear Spring, MD letter to the editors of the Baltimore American, October 5, 1861, explaining the tyranny of secession. "Know, then, I am one of those whom Secession denominates "traitors," merely because I, being a Virginian, refused to think as Virginia's tyrant and master (Jeff. Davis) thinks, and not as he dictates." Impressed into Southern militia in Winchester but refused to go; threatened with death so he and 4 others escaped to North Mountain, tried to cross Potomac River at Cherry Run but couldn't "as those living there are tainted with secession." Again refused "by a Secession constable, John S. Miller" then taken across 4 miles above Cherry Run to MD. Describes life in VA: salt is rare and a sack sells for $25-40; sugar 30 cents per lb., coffee 60 cents per lb. Farmers not threshing grain because it will be taken; cultivating 30 acres rather than 100 acres; do not fatten hogs because no salt to cure the meat. "Soldiers of Maryland, our citizens are willing to join you...In God's name, come quickly and well. Not as the timid Patterson...but as the victorious McClellan in Western Virginia..."
Full DetailsBring Home the Soldiers (October 23rd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: "Some 600 Union soldiers are now absent from the county [Washington Co.] in the service of their country." Suggests arrangements be made for them to return to the county to vote. "The soldiers have an enemy in their rear ["the Tory peace party"] which must be put down at the ballot-box before they can hope to conquer the rebel foe in front with the bayonet."
Full DetailsUnion Nominees (October 23rd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: District No. 8 (Hagerstown) unconditional Union men nominated for District Officers: Magistrates - William M. Tice, William Phreaner, William Biershing and John Cook; Constables - John Hose, John Ranels, Samuel Bowser and Benj. Harris; Supervisor - John Bragonier.
Full Details13th Massachusetts Regiment (October 23rd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: "This Regiment [13th MA], with the exception of 2 or 3 companies at Harper's Ferry under Maj. J. B. Gould, is stationed at Williamsport [Washington Co.]" Reprint of New York Herald list of the principal officers of the Regt.
Full DetailsVolunteer Aid Society (October 23rd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: "The ladies of Funkstown have organized an association for the purpose of providing for the comfort of the soldiers the coming winter." Mrs. Joseph Davis, President. Editor encourages ladies of Hagerstown to follow suit. List of soldier's needs: stockings, blankets, "other articles which the Government may not be prepared to furnish in time." Volunteer Aid Societies across the country.
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