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Returned Home (March 30th, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Sgt. Geo. Burns, Co. A., 6th Md. Regiment, who was captured at Battle of the Wilderness and had been in several Southern prisons was paroled and came home on a 30 day furlough; he is looking well and seems to be in good health
Full DetailsImportant Amendment to the Bounty Law of 1864 (March 30th, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: The article details the Bounty Law amendment and informs the reader that special forms can obtained in Baltimore
Full DetailsThe Murder Trials at Hagerstown (March 31st, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Report of the trial and sentencing of Abraham Coon, Lindsey Forney, and John Riley, of the WV Cavalry, for the murder of Edward Gladfelter of Hanover Junction, PA
Full DetailsThe quota of Frederick … (March 31st, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: "The quota of Frederick District, under the last call of the President, has been filled."
Full DetailsDr. D. H. Brewer … (March 31st, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Dr. D. H. Brewer, a native of Hagerstown, Md., sentenced to two years' confinement in Ft Delaware for attempting to communicate with the rebel States, has been released by order of the President.
Full DetailsDeath of a Returned Prisoner (March 31st, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Peter Saylor, of Hagerstown, a Union soldier captured at Gettysburg, was released from Confederate prison on parole and returned home, only to die a few days later.
Full DetailsThe Draft (April 5th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: By order of Provost Marshal Browne, the draft will begin on July 4. Since Washington and Allegany counties have met their quotas, its citizens will not be subject to the draft. Those districts from Frederick County that have not met their quotas include Buckeystown, Urbana, New Market, Petersville, Jefferson and Mechanicstown. Carroll County is considerably behind in fulfilling its quota. With the capture of Richmond and the defeat of Lee, it is unlikely that those drafted will see service in the field.
Full DetailsBold Robbery (April 5th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Last Thursday night two soldiers entered Mr. Rosenstock’s store and stole two watches and a box of rings. The men were examining the articles when a fellow soldier entered, which was apparently the prearranged signal whereby one of the men struck Mr. Rosenstock and the party escaped with the goods.
Full DetailsThe Christian Commission (April 5th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Christian Commission is in dire need of funds and asks for donations of goods and money to help the sick and wounded of the Army. Items can be left at the Examiner office. The ladies will meet to adopt measures for the advancement of the Commission. A course of lectures will be delivered for the benefit of this good cause.
Full Details(April 6th, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Stated that Fred Douglass contemplates publishing a paper in Baltimore
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