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Virginia Troops (May 15th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: About 800 Virginia troops are stationed on Maryland soil near the location of “John Brown’s late abode” in Washington County. They have fortified the heights opposite Harpers Ferry and burned the undergrowth. About 7,000 troops occupy Harpers Ferry, with about 150 opposite Williamsport.
Full DetailsRemarks of Hon. Reverdy Johnson, on the presentation of a National Flag to the "Brengle Home Guards;" at Frederick, Md., May 7th 1861. (May 15th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Hon. Reverdy Johnson gave a speech in support of the Union during the presentation of a U.S. flag to the Brengle Home Guards.
Full DetailsCongressional Convention (May 15th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Union Congressional Convention in Frederick will be held on 5/20/1861.
Full DetailsUnion Mass Meeting (May 15th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A convention will be held on 5/18/1861 to elect delegates to the upcoming Union Congressional Convention.
Full DetailsUnion Pole Raising (May 15th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: There will be a pole-raising in Burkittsville on 5/18/1861, complete with speakers and a military band.
Full DetailsUnion Central Committee (May 15th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The members of the Union Central Committee are listed.
Full DetailsMilitary Commission (May 15th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: James Cooper has been commissioned by President Lincoln to raise one or more Independent Maryland Regiments. These regiments are likely to serve only in Maryland or Washington, D.C.
Full DetailsStopping the Train (May 15th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A mail train was searched by Confederates looking for Federal troops.
Full DetailsJohnson's Recruits (May 15th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Twenty-three men, under the command of B. T. Johnson, have traveled to the Confederate camp opposite Point of Rocks.
Full DetailsSecession Volunteers (May 15th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Groups of Confederate sympathizers from Baltimore have passed through Frederick en route to crossing Federal lines into Virginia.
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