Arrested for Treason
Summary
A Baltimore man, Wm. T. Fisher, formerly a clerk for Messrs. Paynier and Davis, was arrested for "treason, in levying war against the State of Maryland, and giving aid and comfort to its enemies on the 12th of September 1862" during a raid on Carroll County. A warrant for his arrest had been issued by Judge Nelson of the Circuit Court of Carroll County. He was taken to Westminster by a deputy sheriff.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner
Publication Date: April 22nd, 1863
Page/Column: 2
Town: Frederick, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
