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Evacuation of Romney by Federal Troops (January 17th, 1862)
>From The Republican Citizen; Frederick, MD
Summary: Federal troops under Gen. Lander retreated from Romney to Patterson's Creek,MD; also retreated from Bath, VA
Full DetailsFrom the Upper Potomac (January 17th, 1862)
>From The Republican Citizen; Frederick, MD
Summary: Troop movements between Hancock and Point of Rocks related to defence of the railroad; reference to runaway slaves from VA
Full DetailsOath of Loyalty for Jurors (January 22nd, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Mr. Findlay of Washington Co. has introduced in the MD Legislature a bill to amend Art. 50 of the MD General Code to require all jurors to swear or affirm that they will support, protect and defend the US Constitution. The editor urges its passage.
Full DetailsA Winchester Shinplaster (January 22nd, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Corporation of Winchester, VA, has issued 5 cent paper currency ("shinplaster") redeemable in Virginia Bank currency. It bears signatures of former Hagerstown newspapermen, C.A.B. Coffroth and John D. Ridenour.
Full DetailsReturned to His Home (January 22nd, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: William Brotherton has returned to home in Waynesboro, PA. Was arrested by rebels last summer with Luther Kurtz and Mr. Walker, while Gen. Patterson's army was moving from Martinsburg to Charlestown. Kurtz and Walker on parole in Richmond.
Full DetailsRelief for the Soldiers (January 22nd, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Letter pointing out the need for financial aid to families of members of Capt. Welsh's company, who have yet to be paid; suggests the Ladies Union Relief Assoc. of Washington Co. take this on.
Full DetailsSheriff's Sale (January 22nd, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice: Sheriff Henry Gantz will hold public sale in Hagerstown of 3 convicted Negroes : Margaret Simms (arson), Lucretia Lyles and Edward Lee (larceny).
Full DetailsMr. Fiery's Propositions (January 22nd, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Mr. Fiery introduced in MD Senate a resolution asking the President to propose to the Confederate President an armistice and negotiations to restore the Union. He withdrew this and offered a substitute calling on Congress to adopt the Crittenden Compromise and then have the President propose the armistice to the Confederate Congress. The editor strongly opposes anything short of military defeat of the rebellion.
Full DetailsUnion Meeting at Rohrersville (January 22nd, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Union meeting at Rohrersville adopted resolutions in opposition to secession but objecting to interference with property and civil rights in Maryland; expressed confidence in Gov. Hicks and Pres. Buchanan. Members named: Elias F. Rohrer, J.E. Mullendore, Lewis Lamar, N.D. Toby.
Full DetailsOath of Loyalty for Jurors (January 23rd, 1862)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: The author opposes a proposal in the Maryland Legislature to require a loyalty oath for jurors because they are forced to swear loyalty to a government that has forsaken the Constitution
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