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The Draft (April 14th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The draft in Frederick Co. involved only rhe districts of Buckeystown, Urbana, New Market, Petersville and Jefferson. Names drawn are listed for the last two districts.
Full DetailsThe Draft (April 19th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: After consultation with Gen. Grant, the War Department has suspended the draft. It is expected that those who were recently drafted or who had volunteered will not be needed in the field.
Full DetailsDisturbance (April 19th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Last Friday morning stragglers from several artillery units, who were in Frederick for the recent illumination, caused a disturbance. Under the influence of liquor, they remained in town after the departure of their batteries, racing their horses through the streets. Maj. Baugher, the provost marshal, arrested the offenders and placed them in the guardhouse. In doing so, one soldier was shot and another bayoneted. A citizen, Henry Lawrence, received a minor wound to the hand, the ball from which then proceeded to strike the arm of the young son of Geo. P. Ramsburg, which required an amputation of the limb.
Full DetailsDisorderly Conduct (April 19th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: During the recent illumination to celebrate military victories, several citizens had their houses stoned and windows broken, including Col. A.B. Hanson, Col. J.M. Kunkle and Valerius Ebert. The homes of the above individuals were illuminated, and although they may at one time have been sympathetic to the rebellion, the vandalism was disgraceful.
Full DetailsFuneral Ceremonies (April 19th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Announcement that the funeral ceremony for the late Chief Magistrate [Lincoln] will take place at the Executive Mansion on Wednesday. The mayor of Frederick has asked that divine services be held in churches in this city at noon today. Bells will be tolled from 11 to 12 and 1 to 2. Merchants and other businessmen are requested to close from 11 until 2. Citizens are urged to suspend for that time all secular employment. "A heavy dispensation has overwhelmed the nation."
Full DetailsTribute of Respect (April 19th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: Summary of a meeting held in Frederick of officers in the Military and Civil Service of the United States to pay respects to Abraham Lincoln and express faith in the future leadership of Andrew Johnson. The group included the Collector of Internal Revenue, Postmaster, Commissioner of the Draft, Chaplain at the U. S. A. General Hospital, doctor in charge of the hospital, Provost Marshal, etc. It asked that its proceedings be published in the Examiner. Signed: Capt. J. P. Rutherford, Chairman.
Full DetailsTribute of Respect (April 19th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: A tribute of respect of the Columbia Lodge No. 58 A. F. M. (Masons) to the assassinated President Abraham Lincoln. The Lodge wishes to have its resolutions regarding the President's death published in local newspapers. Signed: H. Goldenberg, Sec.
Full DetailsIllumination (April 19th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The paper gives a detailed report of the celebration of the war's end in Frederick. It rivaled or perhaps surpassed that of Baltimore held the previous week. The illumination held in honor of the Union's military successes was a brilliant demonstration that will be remembered for years to come. Cannons and guns were fired, the shops were closed at 11 a.m. by order of the Mayor and the city took on the appearance of a national holiday. Different parts of town competed with each other for their decorations. By evening, the whole city sparkled with lights and there was a parade with bands, etc. The patients in the U. S. General Hospital rode through the streets in wagons. It was a "fitting commemoration of the triumphant success attending the march of our conquering armies."
Full DetailsCelebration at the Frederick Hospital (April 19th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: "Medicus" writes letter to the Examiner about celebrations at U. S. Army General Hospital in Frederick upon receiving news that the Confederate Army has officially surrendered. Band played, hospital choir sang, addresses by Mr. Whitehill, Chaplain Crever and Rev. Hicks lasting until 10 p.m. In his address, Chaplain Crever said, "It has cost us much, but we have shown to the world that we are a mighty people." He apparently was the most eloquent of the speakers, but Rev. Hicks spoke for one hour and was repeatedly cheered.
Full DetailsOn the same day…[Deaths] (April 19th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Charles P. Biser, son of Peter and Mahala Biser, of Co. G, 7th MD Vols. passed away from wounds received near Southside Railroad, VA.
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