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An Enterprising Deserter (March 10th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Jacob Fisher of Guilford Twp arrested and turned over to the Provost Marshal in Chambersburg a deserter, William Heyser, from Cole's Cavalry, Co.C, who had on him a variety of stolen goods from Hagerstown.
Full DetailsThe Draft (March 15th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The draft begins today in all Congressional Districts of Maryland except the Fourth. Those sub-districts that have met their quotas include Middletown, Hauvers, Liberty, Woodsboro, Mt. Pleasant, Johnsville and Jackson. Most other districts have nearly reached their quotas. Frederick District needs about 70 more volunteers.
Full DetailsReckless Shooting (March 15th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Last Saturday, a drunken soldier fired four shots at Wm. Brown, a negro driving a cart on North Market Street. All of the shots missed their mark and Brown escaped unhurt.
Full DetailsA Shooting Fracas (March 15th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Two soldiers were injured during a fracas on 6th Street, which involved one of the soldiers getting shot and the other getting knocked down; Robert Castle, a civilian, was arrested for having shot the soldier, however testimony was very conflicting and the authorities were unsure of the guilty party. As Robert Castle was leaving the office of the Provost Marshal, he was hit in the head by a rock. The Provost Guard prevented any more violence against him and took him to his home.
Full DetailsBrutal Assault (March 15th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Mr. Frederick Shipley was attacked by three soldiers on the street for no just cause or provocation. The soldier who committed the assault, named Schultz, is a member of the company now on Provost duty. He was arrested by Provost Marshal Baugher. It is hoped that the Provost Marshal will institute some "stringent" measures to insure more safety for citizens on the streets of Frederick. Many people are afraid of drunken and insulting soldiers and rowdyism.
Full DetailsFault Finders Nailed to the Counter (March 16th, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Repetition of attacks on paper's usual group of former Union army officers from Carroll County - accuses certain former officers who acted as Judges of Elections of depriving many of their white and taxpaying neighbors of right to vote - some of those people had voted for over 50 years - paper challenges former officers to rejoin the military to prove their loyalty
Full DetailsThe Draft - Important Provisions of the New Law (March 16th, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Cites rules governing how local areas are to be credited with recruits and substitutes
Full DetailsMr. Editor - If you have room… (March 17th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: "Justice" writes to the editor explaining how Middletown District has gone about filling its quota of volunteers or substiutes.
Full DetailsAt Home (March 17th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Lt. Peter A. Hagan of Middletown and Pvt. Jacob Haupt of Middletown Valley, both of 7th Md. Vols., Co.G,are home after 18 months in the "Rebel prison pens."
Full DetailsMilitary Commandant (March 17th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: "Capt. A. C. Bragonier, of Middletown, has been appointed by Gov. Bradford Commandant of the 48th militia district of MD, composed of Middletown, Jefferson, Petersville, Jackson and Catoctin election districts.
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