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Cavalry Company (October 23rd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: From Cumberland Telegraph article: Capt. William Fiery's Co. of Cavalry, raised in Clear Spring, Washington Co., arrived from Frederick to be attached to Cumberland Home Brigade, part of the Allegany regt. Each man armed with a Sharp's rifle and navy revolver; supposed to get sabers. 1st Lt. Alexander Flory; 2nd Lt. Albert Metz. "The secession cavalry across the river will now find something to engage their especial attention."
Full DetailsThe Union Rangers (October 23rd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: [Notice] "…a company of Cavalry now located at he Fair Grounds near Hagerstown" part of the 4th Regt of Home Brigade, now forming. Has 54 members, needs 25 more men. "Among it officers are Hon. Francis Gallagher, of Baltimore City, who is well known through out the State as a talented and distinguished Democrat."
Full DetailsBoonsboro Nominations (October 23rd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Boonsboro' District Union meeting on Saturday 12th "Jacob Keedy, Esq., in the Chair, and L. B. Nyman, Secretary, the following nominations for District Officers were made: - For Magistrates. - John Stonesifer, Adam Devilbliss. For Constables - David Gilbert, Samuel Dagenhart. For Supervisor. - Greenberry Young."
Full DetailsArrival of Military (October 23rd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: About 38 men detached from companies of Capt. Yontz and Capt. Baugher from the 1st Regt. Home Brigade arrived in Hagerstown "on Monday evening last, in command of Capt. Yontz and Lt. John L. Wellman...They were accompanied by martial music, and proceeded to the Fair Ground."
Full DetailsUnion Meetings! (October 23rd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Union Party meetings scheduled in October and November 1861, party candidates Lewis P. Firey and John V. L. Findlay, Esqs. "will be present at most of these meetings." Locations at Sharpsburg. Boonsboro', Jones' X Roads, Leitersburg, Funkstown, Ringgold, Brownsville, Smithsburg, Clear Spring, Cearfoss' Tavern, Williamsport, Hagerstown.
Full DetailsDeath of Capt. Prather (October 23rd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: "Capt. S. Gideon Prather, of Clear Spring in this county, died at the residence of Prof. Winchester in Frederick city on Tuesday the 15th inst." Died of "inflammation of the brain" at age 29 yrs, 6 mos., 25 days. Was Capt. Of Clear Spring Infantry of the 1st Regt. of the MD Home Brigade "now stationed at Frederick..." His command accompanied him to Clear Spring for burial.
Full DetailsOur Union Judge (October 23rd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Letter to the Editors of the Herald and Torch, Hagerstown, Oct. 16, 1861, in favor of Union candidate for Judge, Hon. Daniel Weisel and highlighting "peace party" association of the current Judge Perry. Long discussion of the danger of not preserving the union.
Full DetailsUnion Meeting (October 23rd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Union meeting at Middlekauff's Store, Doubs Mill on Beaver Creek, on Saturday the 26th. Lewis P. Fiery will address the meeting. [Transcription: "The friends of the Union will hold a meeting at Middlekauff's Store, which is at Doub's Mill on Beaver Creek, on Saturday evening next, 26th inst., at early candle light. The meeting will be addressed by Lewis P. Fiery, Esq., and others."]
Full DetailsRunaway (October 23rd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: [Advertisement] "Was committed to the Jail of Washington County, as a runaway, a dark mulatto boy calling himself William Henry Jones. He is about 23 years old, 5 feet 2 inches high, wears a goatee and moustache, and had on a drab home-made cloth josey [jersey], blue cotton pants, and unbleached muslin shirt." Owner to "come forward and prove his property..." Oct. 23, Ed. M. Mobley, Sheriff. Reprinted in Balt. Clipper, Easton Gazette and National Intelligencer.
Full DetailsDistrict No. 9 (October 23rd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Union voters of Leitersburg have nominated for 9th District offices: Isaiah S. Poe, James P. Hays, Abraham G. Snyder, Samuel T. Nigh, and George Bowers.
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