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Desecrating the Flag (November 20th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: An American flag displayed at the home of J. Randolph Nichols in Frederick was bedaubed with printer's ink by "some black-hearted traitor."
Full DetailsTarget Shooting (November 20th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Home Guards, Capt. David Bennett, the first organized volunteer company in MD, held a dress parade for target practice in Frederick. Lt. Wm. McLane won 1st prize, Pvt. Himburg 2nd, Wm. Shipley the award for "worst shot."
Full DetailsFull Popular Vote (November 20th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: 1861 election results for MD Governor by county, "one of the largest ever polled in the State" with a comparison of the total votes in the 1860 presidential election .
Full DetailsA Soldiers' Aid Association (November 20th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Responding to "the appeal of the National Sanitary Commission, the Loyal Women of Hagerstown have organized themselves…" to provide items for the relief of soldiers - "blankets, quilts of cheap material…woolen or canton flannel bed gowns, wrappers, undershirts and drawers; small hair and feather pillows and cushion for wounded limbs, woolen socks and slippers." Mrs. Harry, President, Mrs. Sneary, V.P., Miss McKee, Sec., Mrs. Boullt, Treas., also 5 women [listed] appointed to a Board of Managers.
Full DetailsBoonsboro Ladies (November 20th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Boonsboro Odd Fellow reported "that the loyal ladies of Boonsboro' have organized themselves into a soldiers' relief association…" Mrs. John C. Lane, Pres., Miss Ruth Meredith, V.P., Miss Anne E. Monroe, Sec., Miss Susan Whip, Treas.
Full Details"The Union Rangers" (November 20th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: "This Company of Cavalry, recently stationed at the [Hagerstown] Fair Grounds, was ordered to Frederick, and on Saturday last took its departure for that city." The Co. initially refused the order because they wanted to be attached to the 4th Regt. (Home Brigade), "but that they were compelled to go."
Full DetailsWinter Quarters (November 20th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: There is a rumor that Maj. Gen. Banks' division might be quartered in Frederick. The paper notes that the Frederick area would have many advantages over the current location of Banks unless the division decides to move into Virginia.
Full DetailsSkirmish at Point of Rocks (November 20th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: There was a skirmish at Point of Rocks between a small body of Confederate cavalry and some of the 28th PA Regt. under Col. Henry (?). Capt. Chapman and a group of 25 Union men were under fire by Rebels but killed 3 of them and drove them off. The Union men left a field piece in readiness should the Rebels renew their efforts.
Full DetailsMelancholy Casualty (November 20th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Report on the accidental shooting of a soldier at "Camp Thomas" on the Barracks field in Frederick city. First Lt. J. M. Annan of Capt. Horner's Cavalry Co., First Regt. Maryland Home Brigade and Private Mehring were conversing when a Sharp's carbine in the hands of Mehring went off and shot Annan who died some hours later. His remains were taken to the home of his father, Dr. Andrew Annan of Emmitsburg, with an escort of his comrades.
Full DetailsWho Destroys the Government (November 21st, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Once the Republicans start making excuses for violating the constitution they won't stop until they destroy the government
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