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Union Meetings (October 30th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Union meeting in Sharpsburg "Thursday night last" addressed by Lewis P. Fiery, Esq., candidate for State Senator. Boonsboro' meeting on Friday night addressed by Lewis P. Fiery and John V. L. Findlay, Esq., candidate for House of Delegates. Saturday meeting at Jones' Cross Roads addressed by J. D. Bennett, Esq. [of Hagerstown] and Hon. Francis Gallagher of Baltimore, and raised a "Union Pole." Meeting same day at Doub's Mill on Beaver Creek addressed by Mr. Fiery; Hon. D. Weisel and Hon. F. Gallagher at Smithsburg.
Full DetailsGo to the Polls! (October 30th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Newspaper encourages citizens of Washington County to go to the polls and vote for the Union, "to aid by every vote the enfranchisement of Maryland from the ruin…the enemies of the Union would [unintelligible] upon her."
Full DetailsFederal Troops (October 30th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Battalion of 260 men from IN passed through Hagerstown going to Sharpsburg to join with the 12th IN Regt. stationed there. [Transcription: "On Monday last, a battalion of 260 troops from the State of Indiana passed through this town [Hagerstown] on their way to Sharpsburg to join the 12th Indiana Regiment at that place."
Full DetailsOur Potomac Home Guard (October 30th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Letter to the editors by Hagerstown Unionist, Oct. 25, 1861 in reference to Sec. of War Ex. Gov. Thomas' call "to raise four regiments for our Home Protection..."; praising the quick response from Washington Co. citizens and their "commendable patriotism" who enlisted in large numbers at headquarters in Frederick and Cumberland. New headquarters now in Hagerstown, suggesting Washington Co. companies be transferred to Hagerstown, part of the 4th Regt. rather than 1st Regt. which was to protect both Frederick and Washington Counties. "at least 1500 [men] have been mustered in the home and general service" from Washington Co.; they should be protecting our "long, imperiled river border," especially in winter.
Full DetailsVirginia Refugees (October 30th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Letter to the editors by Hagerstown Unionist, Oct. 25, 1861 regarding Virginian refugees from Loudoun, Berkeley, and Jefferson counties numbering about 1,000 in Washington County. They have refused to enlist in the Home Guard; "In this contest you must fight or be conquered."
Full DetailsUnion Nominees for District Officers! (October 30th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Lists the Union Party nominees for District Officers - Magistrates, Constables, and Supervisor - of each Election District in Washington County
Full DetailsDon't Be Deceived (October 30th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Editorial warning Washington County citizens to choose wisely in their voting. "Remember on the 19th of April loyal citizens were intimidated with violence…"ten days" time were allotted to Union men to seal their lips." Accusing Secessionists of now appearing "as peace candidates." Reminding voters that those candidates "are the endorsers of those two notorious characters, John C. Breckinridge and E. Louis Lowe, both now living in VA.
Full DetailsOuterbridge Horsey, Esq. (October 30th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Outerbridge Horsey, Esq. is the candidate of the Peace Party for the Senate of MD. He was heard to remark that all the bridges in Maryland from the Pennsylvania line to the Potomac should be burned to keep Northern troops off Maryland soil. While this opinion would be acceptable from an individual, it is questionable coming from someone who is a candidate for office from Frederick Co. The acts of Mr. Horsey in the legislature could potentially involve the state in "fearful agitation and embarrassment."
Full DetailsHospital of Third Western Regiment (October 30th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The east wing of State Barracks has been used as a hospital for members of the Third Wisconsin Regiment for the last two weeks. The attendance by two surgeons and the assistance of the Relief Association are expected to "be productive of the happiest results to the sick."
Full DetailsBuckeystown Union Meeting (October 30th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Union men from the Buckeystown District met to nominate district candidates. Ignatius Waters (?) was elected chairman and Benj. Sellman, secretary. [much of the article is illegible]
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