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Arrival of Artillery (February 7th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Artillery arrives for Hampton's Artillery at Williamsport (reprinted from Hagerstown Herald)
Full DetailsGen Stone and the Slaves in Maryland (February 7th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Order issued by Brig. Gen. Stone warning soldiers no to incite black servants to rebel against their owners
Full DetailsMore Destruction at Harpers Ferry (February 12th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Capt Baylor and his rebel soldiers shot and killed a loyal Virginian, after which a Union force crossed to Harper's Ferry and burned several houses including the Wager hotel.
Full DetailsFor Sale (February 12th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement offering for sale a mulatto woman about 34 years of age, a slave for life, good cook, washer and ironer, inquire at the Examiner office in Frederick.
Full DetailsA Truthful Exposition (February 12th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A long editorial about the disloyal "Tory" newspapers in Maryland and their open hostility to the Union cause, "a crying evil which should be suppressed by the Government." There are passing references to the "drunken Tory John Letcher of Virginia and his crazy associates," and to Judge Douglas and Gen. Jackson.
Full DetailsUnion Municipal Ticket (February 12th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Lists the Union nominees for mayor, aldermen, and common council: Wm. G. Cole, mayor; aldermen: James Brunner, David J. Markey, Daniel Derr, James Whitehill and John Sifford. Nominees for 5 of the 7 Frederick city wards were also given.
Full DetailsThe Freedom of the Press (February 13th, 1862)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: There is no greater sin against the people than depriving them of their Constitutional rights, including freedom of the press
Full DetailsCommunicated (February 13th, 1862)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: “A Constitution Democrat” replies to “Pudens” previously published letter to the editor by question whether the government followed the correct course in dealing with the South
Full DetailsMilitary Items (February 14th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Capt. Welch's Company, enlisted in Hagerstown for 4th Regt,, Potomac Home Brigade, passes through Middletown on way to Frederick; artillerists and guns for Knapp's PA Battery arrived at Pt of Rocks
Full DetailsMore Prisoners (February 14th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Reports several military units passing through Middletown, including deserters in custody of Michigan cavalry, Hampton's Battery from PA on way to Frederick, prisoners captured in Hancock by Federal troops; Balto. Lt. Inf. Regt. Almost full
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