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A Rebel Captain Arrested (August 1st, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: George Sharer, who represents himself as a captain in the 1st Maryland (rebel) regiment, passed up the Western Turnpike on Thursday on his way to Hancock. Provost Marshal sent four of the 1st Vermont Cavalry after him, and they arrested him near Hancock. Sharer was one of the Frederick County rebels who Bradley Johnson led into Dixie after the riots on April 19. Sharer had recently returned and had been seen in Emmitsburg, Waynesboro, and other places where he has relatives and is well known.
Full DetailsUnimportant Arrest (August 1st, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Ulysses Hobbs, who turned traitor after not getting a commission in the Potomac Home Brigade, was arrested at Monocacy Junction for displaying his treasonable opinions. He was with Early, a collector of Carroll's Manor rents, who produced a small secession flag when the train pulled up. Hobbs took the flag and pinned it on his chest, with "some bombastic expressions...." Horace Penniman, clerk to the Frederick Provost Marshal, advised him to give up the flag. A scuffle ensued. Captain Yellott, officer in command at the Junction, arrested Hobbs and offered to release him if he gave the oath of allegiance. Hobbs refused, and he and Early were sent to a jail in Baltimore.
Full DetailsHolloway's Pills (August 1st, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Advertisement: Holloway's Pills will cure measles, which "are prostrating the Volunteers by hundreds…."
Full DetailsCol. Kenly's Regiment (August 6th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A recruiting office will be opened in both Frederick and Emmitsburg to enlist men to fill the ranks of Col. Kenly’s 1st Maryland Infantry
Full DetailsHagerstown Tories (August 6th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Reprinted list from Herald [Hagerstown] of citizens to whom the Oath of Allegiance has been administered; some volunteered, some were politely invited. Some protested certain parts of it and Henry Rice took it after a night in jail.
Full DetailsOther Arrests (August 6th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Provost Marshal of Frederick has arrested "for political offenses": Hagan, Mowbray, Davis, Johnson, Murphy, and Wilson (Frederick), Miles, Shorb, and Frawner (Emmitsburg).
Full DetailsEmblems of Treason (August 6th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The residence of J.M. Kunkel was searched and a parcel found in the garden containing a Secession flag, a photographs of Jeff Davis and Beauregard, and a photographic album of Rebel generals and ladies..
Full DetailsEmmitsburg, MD. Aug. 4, 1862. (August 6th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: At a meeting of loyal citizens in Emmitsburg a Union Club was formed, headed by Stekye, Obler, Grove, and Rowe.
Full DetailsNotice to the Union Men of Mt. Pleasant District (August 6th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A meeting to organize a new Home Guard company will be held in Mt. Pleasant.
Full DetailsAid and Comfort (August 6th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: George M. Potts, Charles W. Ross and William Ross, arrested upon charge of treason and giving aid and comfort to the enemies of the United States, were sent to Ft. McHenry, but later released. They were suspected of sending clothes and medical supplies to the Rebels, but claimed they were for Rebel prisoners at Ft. Delaware.
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