The March into Maryland
Summary
Commentary on the unwillingness of Marylanders to support the invading Rebels, but calling the retreat to VA the right decision. Boonsboro and Sharpsburg battles called "victories" of Confederate army. Subject changes to demands for destruction of the B&O Railroad in western VA, having been a force to "Yankeeize" the area even prior to war and rumors that Rebel soldiers are deserting into MD [from Petersburg (VA) Express]. Richmond Examiner article quoted re the MD invasion outcome being noble, but not the result predicted by Confederate government, the reception in MD being "cold and sinister" rather than rallying 50,000 troops to the Rebel cause.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: October 3rd, 1862
Page/Column: 1
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Battles / Military
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
- Home Front / Effects of War
