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The Pennsylvania Militia (October 1st, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The editor thanks PA for its militia's help in Washington Co., but regrets the damage a few militiamen have wrought, especially in burning the C & O Canal bridge at Williamsport, ostensibly on McClellan's order.
Full DetailsChesapeake and Ohio Canal (October 1st, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: It appears that the damage done to the C & O Canal by the Rebel invaders was not as serious as expected and that the canal may be back in operation by fall.
Full DetailsTrophies Captured (October 1st, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Among the trophies captured by the Union army during the Battle of Antietam were 7 standards and from 20-30,000 stands of small arms
Full DetailsVisiting the Battle Field (October 1st, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Many visitors are coming to visit the Antietam battlefield, some to pick up souvenirs, others to search for the grave of a family member, some just "to view the …carnage of a battlefield."
Full DetailsMilitary Rule in Hagerstown (October 1st, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Gen, W.T. Brooks has been named Military Gov. of Hagerstown and Maj. T.O. Seaver, 3d VT Volunteers, Provost Marshal. The only impact on the community will be the suppression of liquor sales or gifts to soldiers.
Full DetailsThe Union Relief Association… (October 1st, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Ladies Union Relief Association of Hagerstown has received a donation of medical supplies and food from the ladies of Gettysburg, acknowledged by Susan Hanly, Pres., Olivia McKee, Secretary.
Full DetailsThe Eleventh Regiment (October 1st, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The 11th PA Regiment arrived in Hagerstown en route to Williamsport.
Full DetailsThe Wounded (October 1st, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Ambulances are moving the wounded from the temporary hospitals near the Antietam battlefield to Frederick, Washington, Hagerstown, Harrisburg, Chambersburg and Philadelphia; some remain at Sharpsburg, Keedysville and Boonsboro.
Full DetailsRev. W. C. Stitt (October 1st, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Rev. Stitt, of the Presbyterian church in Hagerstown, who was captured by Rebel soldiers during the Antietam battle, has been released on parole.
Full DetailsThe Dead (October 1st, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Friends and relatives are removing the bodies of fallen soldiers from Antietam battlefield for reburial elsewhere.
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