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An Incident (January 10th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: During a sale on East Second Street in Frederick, Mrs. A. observed an American flag and was overheard saying "if I had my way I would thrust it in the fire."
Full DetailsPetitions (January 10th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Former Confederate soldiers of the city and county are collecting signatures on a petition they intend to send to the legislature seeking to alter or abolish the Registry law. Newspaper urges Union men not to sign it.
Full DetailsSoldier's Widows (January 10th, 1866)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Suggests that, in appreciation for the sacrifice of local soldiers who died in the war, residents have a responsibility to provide for the women and children who were made widows and orphans as a result of the war.
Full DetailsThe Colored Troops (January 10th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Lists statistics concerning colored troops in the U. S. Army during the Civil War. A. A. General W. W. Foster, chief of the bureau for colored troops, supplied some statistics. The total number of Negroes placed in the army was 186,057. 68,178 were lost from various causes. Mustering in of Negro soldiers stopped on July 15, 1865. Since June 1, 1863, 2,318 white officers have been put in command of Negro troops. From the states of Delaware and Maryland there have been 3,971 claims for compensation. Compensation in varying amounts has been awarded to only 733 out of the 3,971. The total compensation awarded loyal men is $213,883, but of that amount, only $6,900 has been paid, leaving $206,983 unpaid.
Full DetailsThe "Unprovoked Assaults" Again (January 10th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Frederick Examiner challenges the Frederick Citizen to list the names of those men who were "hurrahing" for Jeff. Davis and were assaulted by a large mob. The Citizen says there are no laws currently saying that someone cannot "hurrah." The Examiner replies that it is tragic that returned rebels do not respect the loyal sentiment of the community they "helped to outrage" during the war. "Not content with the privilege of being allowed to remain here, they claim the further privilege ... of insulting loyal citizens by shouting for such scoundrels as Jeff. Davis." The Examiner says it does not support mob law which the Citizen accuses it of doing.
Full DetailsThe Case of Bradley T. Johnson in the U S Court (January 10th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Describes the court case of Bradley T. Johnson, formerly of Frederick City, in the U.S. District Court. The Central Bank of Frederick says it is owed slightly over $900 from the estate of Johnson and has a libel suit against Johnson. There is also an issue because Johnson was an officer in the Confederate Army. However, according to the truce signed by Gens. W. T. Sherman and Joseph Johnston, Bradley Johnson's rank was only that of colonel, so he was paroled. Johnson's lawyer asked that the libel suit from the bank be dismissed and that Johnson's property, currently in process of seizure, be restored. The District Attorney, Wm. J. Jones, Esq., came into court and dismissed the libel suit. [from Baltimore Com.]
Full DetailsA Black Record (January 11th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Claims the Republican Party in its 10 years of existence has a black record of despotic government
Full DetailsThe Registry Law (January 11th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Warns how the Registry (voting) Law will seriously inhibit freedom of speech if taken too far
Full DetailsA Radical Memorial (January 11th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Some Republicans are circulating a petition in their effort to impeach President Johnson
Full DetailsA Rebellious Spirit (January 11th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: The most popular “country newspaper” in Maryland supports Republicans and desires disenfranchisement for those not loyal to the Union
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