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The Right of Free Speech (September 3rd, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: In an editorial regarding complaints of suppression of free speech, the editor quotes a NY Times article attacking Vallandigham and others accused of sabotaging the war effort by their speeches and writings.
Full DetailsWorthy of Praise (September 3rd, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Hagerstown Mayor & Council offer to provide nurses for wounded soldiers at Washington.
Full DetailsThe Bradford Guards (September 3rd, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: List of the non-commissioned officers of the Bradford Guards: Sergeants Updegraff, Brewer, Peltz, File and Carver; Corporals Smith, Byers, Houck, Guyer, Little, Tritle, Horine and Mobley
Full DetailsProvost Marshal (September 3rd, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: James McPhail, Provost Marshal for MD, has appointed E.G.W. Stake of Williamsport as P.M. for Washington Co., in place of Isaac Nesbitt, declined.
Full DetailsRunaways (September 3rd, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice by Sheriff Gantz to the owners of 5 runaway slaves who have been jailed in Washington County: William Williams, Faun Williams, Betty Fette, Estetta Williams, James R. Williams; owners Fanny Myers and Id Gray of Hampshire Co. VA
Full DetailsArrests Last Week (September 3rd, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The following arrests were reported by the Provost Marshal's office: Daniel Picket, Levi Warfield and Joseph Green of Carroll Co. for minor offenses. They were sent to Gen. Wool. Joseph Brady was arrested for assault on a soldier and discharged. William White and Henry Young were arrested on charges of being disloyal, but they were discharged after proof of loyalty and taking the Oath of Allegiance
Full DetailsContraband Liquor (September 3rd, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Capt. Faithful, military provost marshal, confiscated 22 bottles of whiskey on a car at the Frederick railroad station. They belonged to Mr. S. Manuels from Harper's Ferry who was trying to smuggle them into "Dixie." The whiskey will be turned over to the hospital.
Full DetailsHospital Report (September 3rd, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Official report of the total number of soldiers in the U.S.A. General Hospital in Frederick City for the week ending Aug. 30. Of the total of 554 in the hospital, 10 were discharged, 3 died, 1 deserted and 1 was furloughed. The dead were: Private T. (?) McCarty of Co. I, __the Reg't NY Volunteers; undecipherable private; W. M. J___, private in Co. D. ___ Vols. [Much of article is illegible.]
Full DetailsFilling Up (September 3rd, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Lieut. Isaiah Devilbliss left Frederick city with 7 new recruits from Frederick County for Capt. Bennett's Co. E, 7th MD Regt. Lists names of new recruits.
Full DetailsThe Frederick Volunteers (September 3rd, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A visit to the MD regiments' camps at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore has assured the Frederick Examiner that the volunteers are in good shape and are doing well. They have received clothing, advance pay and are learning the drills. The different regiments are filling up rapidly.
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