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About 100 Baltimoreans… (May 17th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: About 100 Baltimoreans marched through Frederick en route to Harper's Ferry to join the rebel army.
Full DetailsLarge Union Meeting (May 17th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: A large Union meeting of Jackson District citizens was held in Myersville. It consisted of people from all the former political parties - Breckinridge and Douglas Democrats, Americans and old line Whigs. William Metzger, Esq. was appointed president of the meeting. Those attending may have previously been complacent, but now are aware of the actions of the Maryland legislature meeting in Frederick and recognize the seriousness of the situation. Their concern was visible on their faces. The group passed many resolutions to be published in newspapers. The meeting ended by singing the Star Spangled Banner and exhibiting patriotism.
Full DetailsThe Theatre of War! (May 22nd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Confederates appear to be ready to provoke a war in Maryland by concentrating large numbers of troops along the Maryland-Virginia border. Navigation on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is suspended due to the presence of hostile troops. Alexander Dent had to obtain a permit to move his family to Montgomery County on the canal. A list of those whose homes were searched for arms by Virginia troops is included.
Full DetailsFor Harper's Ferry (May 22nd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A number of young men have left the town and county for the Confederate army at Harpers Ferry, which opens them to the consequences of treason from the U.S. government.
Full DetailsDelegates to County Convention (May 22nd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Lists the names of the Union delegates from District No. 3 (Hagerstown) and mentions that the Congressional Convention is to meet in Frederick
Full DetailsUnion Meeting (May 22nd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: On May 13 the young men of Hagerstown held a Union meeting to organize a military company. The committee that drafted resolution consisted of W.D. Ratcliff, W.C. Allen, J.T. Carson, Wm. Byers and E.E. Smith. Among its resolutions, it stated that Maryland should remain neutral until after the Special Session of Congress, during which a compromise should be presented to the South. If the South refuses to accept it, Maryland should unite with the loyal states in reestablishing federal authority.
Full DetailsTroops Opposite Williamsport (May 22nd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Last Sunday about 1,000 Confederate troops arrived opposite Williamsport. It is believed they were sent there to guard the ferry and to intimidate the opponents of secession in Berkeley County, VA, at the election tomorrow.
Full DetailsThe Union guard Ready for the Field (May 22nd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Williamsport Ledger reports that the Union Guards of the town offered its services to defend the state and the capital. Capt. Kennedy, who leads the company, is an experienced soldier.
Full DetailsHome Guards (May 22nd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The young men of Hagerstown have organized a home guard company that consists of fifty to sixty men. Older men are also organizing a company.
Full DetailsA Recommendation (May 22nd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A correspondent to the Boonsboro Odd Fellow recommends Capt. Elias Davis as a Union candidate for Congress.
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