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The War (December 5th, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Anything is preferable to war but if there must be war, fight in earnest and end it as soon as possible
Full DetailsUnionville Defenders (December 11th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A volunteer company of Home Guards has been formed at Unionville, Capt. John Baker. 11 other members are named.
Full DetailsThe Ladies' Relief Association (December 11th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Ladies Relief Association of Hagerstown is continuing its work to aid sick and needy soldiers. Has donations of money, clothing, and food valued at nearly $100, but seeking more "as the scope of its operations is intended to embrace all the sick and necessitous soldiers within the limits of the county [Washington]..." Donations should be delivered to the home of Mrs. Susan Harry, President.
Full DetailsCapture of Virginians (December 11th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: 2 companies of the 12th IN Regt., stationed near Sharpsburg, crossed the Potomac River "one night last week", captured "R. Davis Shepherd, son-in-law of Hon. Alexander R. Boteler, Abraham Shepherd, George D. McGlincey, Conrad Crowl and George W. Johnson," citizens of Jefferson County VA. Being held at headquarters at Williamsport; charge "with having taken up arms against the government." Reported by the Boonsboro Odd Fellow.
Full DetailsThe first, second and third… (December 11th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd brigades of Gen. Bank's division relocated to Frederick last week, "the two former encamping below that city and the latter about four miles this side of it [west] on the Hagerstown Turnpike." Gen. Banks' headquarters in Frederick city.
Full DetailsReturned to Their Old Quarters (December 11th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: "Capt. Kurl's Company of Cavalry, 4th Regiment…" returned last Wednesday to their former quarters at the Hagerstown Fair Grounds after spending several weeks in Frederick.
Full DetailsZouaves D'Afrique (December 11th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Zouaves D'Afrique, an independent company not attached to any regiment and formed in Philadelphia, are headquartered at Union Hall in Frederick and attracting much interest among people. The men drill with precision and their costumes are "singular." They are assigned as part of Maj. Gen. Banks' body guard. The costumes are described. The men are equipped with Enfield rifles and saber bayonets. The commander of the Zouaves is Capt. Charles H. T. Collis.
Full DetailsTopographical Engineers (December 11th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The officers of the Engineer Corps attached to Maj. Gen. Banks' division are quartered in Frederick City. [The officers are named, but the article is mostly illegible.]
Full DetailsProvost Guard (December 11th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: To keep proper order in Frederick City, it was deemed necessary for Maj. Gen. Banks to appoint a provost marshal and guards. The marshal is Col. Thomas H. Rager (sp?) of the Third Wisconsin Regiment and the guards are also from that regiment. Moving an army into a populated area like Frederick offers temptations to the men, but the paper says that "the most perfect order prevails" although the streets are crowded. There is comparatively little drunkenness. The guard house is located on Church Street.
Full DetailsC&O. Canal (December 11th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The C&O Canal, under orders from Gen. McClellan, is to be kept open and repaired at least as far as Harper's Ferry this winter. Alfred Spates, Esq., president of the C&O, has made every effort to keep it in operation. The paper reprints a general order from McClellan outlining the arrangements for the canal's operation. It will be under the military supervision of Brig. Gen. C. P. Stone and the financial accounting of the canal must be reported to Stone on a monthly basis.
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