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The Cost of Folly (January 31st, 1860)
From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: John Brown raid: Virginia appropriated money to "pay" for the effects of the raid
New Cavalry Company (January 31st, 1860)
From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: New Cavalry company formed in Adamstown
Free Colored Population in the South (January 31st, 1860)
From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Population of free African Americans in Maryland reported
Annapolis Correspondence (January 31st, 1860)
From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Capt. J.T. Sian, of the Frederick Guards, to receive $200 for service at Harpers Ferry
A Question or Two for the Homespun Club (January 31st, 1860)
From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Letter poses challenging questions in regards to African-American rights
Union Meeting (January 31st, 1860)
From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Union meeting to be held in Frederick
Disturbance (February 1st, 1860)
From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Fracas at the corner of Church and East Streets in Frederick on a Sunday involved a slave belonging to Wm. Kolb, Esq., a free black and the German proprietor of grocery store named Shill. The proprietor is suspected of selling liquor to Negroes who gather there on Sundays. Both Negroes were intoxicated and had been put out on the street. During a scuffle, Shill was hit by the slave who then was committed to jail.
The Manor Guard (February 1st, 1860)
From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Military ardor "rife" in the region and has resulted in formation of many military companies of various arms in the county. . New troop of horse formed in the vicinity of Adamstown called the "The Manor Guard." Capt. is Joseph N. Chiswell; 1st Lt. is Jacob M. Buckey. They expect to be equipped by April.
Mounted Guards (February 1st, 1860)
From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: New cavalry corps formed in the area of New London calling itself the "Linganore Mounted Guards." Officers listed are: Capt. Charles A. Bevans; 1st Lt. John C. Mobley. Surgeon of the group is Dr. Isaac N. Wood.
Attention! (February 1st, 1860)
From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: People of Frederick City interested in forming an artillery company will meet at City Hall.
