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Union, forever! Rally Rally (September 11th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A call for all Union men of Frederick district to gather at Union Hall to form a Union Club in order to rally against the rebel movement to break down the current government.
Full DetailsFlag Presentation (September 11th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A flag will be presented to the "Union Defenders" under Capt. Wm. Glessner, at Camp Frederick. Hon. W. L. W. Seabrook of Annapolis will present the flag on the part of Miss Ann Amelia Keller, and will be received by Francis Gallagher, Esq. for the Defenders.
Full DetailsFrederick Home Guard (September 11th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Announcement for the Frederick Home Guard to meet at the Reading Room of the "Maryland Union" for parade, by A. Gault, Sec'y.
Full DetailsUnion Primary Meetings and County Convention (September 11th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Last Saturday the Washington County Union Central Committee determined that a primary meeting would be held on Sept. 14 (1861) to appoint ten delegates from each district who will then meet on Sept. 21 to nominate a county ticket for the November election. Isaac Nesbitt, Chairman.
Full DetailsDistrict No. 9 (September 11th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: In District No. 9, Leitersburg, nominations for District officers will take place on Sept. 14 (1861).
Full DetailsThe Bogus Peace Convention (September 11th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Last Tuesday the Peace Party Convention assembled in Hagerstown and nominated delegates to a State Convention. Those nominated were George Freaner, Dr. Charles Macgill, J. Horine Weast, Thomas H. Crampton, Capt. David Cushwa and Dr. E.L. Boteler. It passed a number of resolutions in opposition to the war and in favor of the peaceful reconstruction of the Union.
Full DetailsCol. Lamon's Regiment (September 11th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Last week the cavalry company raised by Rev. C.H. Russell, attached to Col. Lamon’s regiment, elected the following officers: Capt. C.H. Russell; 1st Lt. Alexander Nesbitt of Hagerstown; and 2nd Lt. C. Emory Stonesifer of Boonsboro. Joseph Zeller is forming a second cavalry company for the same regiment.
Full DetailsGrand Union Mass Meeting (September 11th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice: A Grand Union Mass Meeting will be held on Sept. 24 (1861) in Hagerstown, with addresses given by candidates Bradford and Maffitt
Full DetailsMessrs. Editors… (September 11th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Rev. Dr. D.J. Lee, of St. Thomas’ Church in Hancock, MD, was detained in Virginia recently after a visit to Winchester. Dr. Lee’s Bishop, whose office is in Richmond, supports secession, whereas Lee is a Unionist. Upon his detention, Lee prevailed upon the bishop for his release, but the bishop accused him of stating “falsehoods.” Militia Gen. Carson at Winchester allowed Dr. Lee to return to Hancock upon signing a parole attesting to his neutrality.
Full DetailsRunaway (September 11th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice: Sheriff Ed. M. Mobley gives notice that on Aug. 28 (1861) a “dark mulatto” runaway slave named Bill Woods was put in the Washington County jail. His owner is requested to claim him or he will be discharged as per law.
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