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A Humbug (April 6th, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: The editor calls the Republican Party hypocrites as they supported freedoms when they were not in power but have reversed this position after taking control of the government, as evidenced by the disenfranchisement of “disloyal” voters
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>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: "A Union Pole was raised on Tuesday night in front of residence of John S. Murray, Esq. in honor of Gen. Grant's capture of Richmond
Full Details[Controversial editorial by Joseph Shaw] (April 6th, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Part of Joseph Shaw's editorial in the April 6, 1865 issue of his 'Western Maryland Democrat' paper hinted that the United States would be better off with an "incoherent" vice-president (Andrew Johnson) than a coherent one (Abraham Lincoln) who was "alway
Full DetailsWounded (April 7th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Private Peter Biser of Middletown, a member of Co. G, 7th MD Regiment, was wounded in the face in the recent battle before Richmond. He is in the 5th Corps Hospital at City Point..
Full DetailsOne night last week… (April 7th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Two soldiers stole watches and a box of rings from the store of Mr. Rosenstock in Frederick last week. They have not been caught.
Full DetailsCharles Zeigler (April 7th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Charles Zeigler, Co. A, 1st MD Vet. Cavalry was captured and murdered by the Confederates.
Full DetailsGreat Rejoicing (April 7th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The fall of Richmond and Petersburg was joyously celebrated by Middletown citizens. Church bells were rung, flags were flown in the breeze from house windows. For the remainder of the day there was constant celebration, blowing of horns, beating of drums, etc. In other cities there was also tremendous celebration, business was essentially suspended and in some cities there were illuminations.
Full DetailsThe Draft (April 7th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: By order of Provost Marshal Browne, the draft will commence this morning in the 4th Congressional District for Frederick and Carroll Counties; Washington and Allegany Counties have already met their quotas with volunteers..
Full Details200 Guns (April 12th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Brig. Gen. Stevenson, commanding at Harpers Ferry, ordered a battery to Frederick for a 200 gun salute to celebrate recent victories.
Full DetailsThe Draft (April 12th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The draft was completed last Wednesday at the provost marshal’s office for the districts of Buckeystown, Urbana, New Market, Petersville and Jefferson. Capt. H.C. Naill, provost marshal, provided the names of those drafted in each district, which were printed in full.
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