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Nominated (October 2nd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Grayson Eichelberger nominated as Frederick County Union candidate for State Senate. [Transcription: "Grayson Eichelberger, Esq., has been nominated for the State Senate by the Union men of Frederick County."]
Full DetailsThe 4th Regiment (October 2nd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The fair grounds of Hagerstown have been selected as the Head Quarters of the 4th Regt. of the Potomac Home Brigade "being now raised by Ex-Gov. F. Thomas." Citizens encouraged to volunteer. Inquiries to apply to Capt. Isaac Nesbitt, J. D. Bennett, Jos. I. Mong, and Edward M. Mobley, Esqrs.
Full DetailsFiring at Dam No. 4 (October 2nd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Gunfire across Potomac River at Dam No. 4 on Friday between Capt. Karnes' Union soldiers "on this side and a band of rebel troops on the other." Assumed the Rebels wanted to cross to "procure salt from the ware-houses along the line of the Canal..." but were repulsed. One Federal soldier was severely wounded
Full DetailsA False Alarm (October 2nd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Rumors, that proved false, spread that claimed the "rebels were planting cannon on the Virginia side of the river opposite Williamsport, for the purpose of shelling that town."
Full DetailsCommittee on Resolutions (October 2nd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Names of men on the committee omitted from report: E. Bishop, Jos. O'Neal, Lewis K. Fouke, H. W. Dellinger, David Witmer.
Full DetailsArrested (October 2nd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Monday last, Dr. Charles Macgill of Hagerstown was arrested by Capt. Waltermyer, of the 1st MD Regt., accompanied by Cavalry, taken to Col. Kenly at Williamsport. Tuesday "taken North on the Franklin Rail Road."
Full DetailsUnion Meeting (October 2nd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Clear Spring District No. 4 meeting on September 28, 1861 to nominate District Officers. James Dorrance appointed V.P., Dr. H. F. Perry, Secretary. Candidates declared for Magistrates - Jacob Reitzell, James Dorrance; for Constables - Marion Foutz, Geo. Cook; for Supervisor, John Bartle.
Full DetailsFrederick Zouaves (October 2nd, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The muster roll for the Frederick Zouaves that were mustered into the First Regiment of the Home Brigade is listed in the newspaper. There are 86 members. The captain is Charles H. Baugher; first lieutenant is John L. Willman. The list includes the lieutenants, corporals, sergeants, privates and musicians.
Full DetailsThe Sentinel (October 3rd, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: A response to an article in the American Sentinel regarding the Union party meeting
Full DetailsDeprived of Their Arms (October 3rd, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: A company of U.S. soldiers confiscated the weapons of the Smallwood Infantry
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