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The Tunkers and the Draft (October 15th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Reports of recent conversions to the Tunker church in Frederick Co. to avoid the draft have been corrected by Rev. D.P. Saylor of the Monocacy church.
Full DetailsInteresting from Frederick (October 15th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: J. H. Finney reports overhearing rebel officers complain of their reception in Frederick by the Tories, of being misled by them on local secessionist sentiment. A number of prominent Frederick men are implicated, especially Fred Markell and John Need. Howell Cobb's drunkenness is recalled, also Pres. Lincoln's visit to Frederick.
Full DetailsThe Draft in Maryland (October 15th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Washington, Allegany, Cecil and Kent counties have exceeded their quotas of volunteers, so they will be exempt from the upcoming draft, unlike the rest of MD's counties.
Full DetailsA Traitor Played Out (October 15th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Editorial accusing ex-governor Enoch Lowe of encouraging the Rebel invasion of MD and misleading them about the extent of secessionist sentiment in MD.
Full DetailsA Daring Rebel Raid! (October 15th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: 2 accounts of Gen. Stuart's cavalry raid into PA at Mercersburg and Chambersburg, through Washington and Frederick Cos. and back to VA at Conrad's Ferry, just evading Gen. Pleasanton's forces. The raiders' guide in PA was Hugh Logan, late of Hagerstown.
Full DetailsCongressional Districts of Maryland (October 15th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: MD's 5 congressional districts are described, as established by the legislature after MD lost one seat in the House of Representatives.
Full DetailsExemptions from Service (October 15th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Efforts of many to secure draft exemption for medical reasons has inspired a poem (quoted) parodying Tennyson's "Charge of the Light Brigade."
Full DetailsPay Your Taxes (October 15th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Appeal to Washington County citizens to pay their bounty tax quickly. B.A. Garlinger, Collector, has published a schedule for the various districts.
Full DetailsDeceased (October 15th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: James T.E. Kendall, 13th MA Regt. Co. A, has died from his wounds in the Battle of Antietam, has been buried in Hubbardstown, MA
Full DetailsHigh Prices of Provisions (October 15th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Cost of country produce and other goods has much increased due to influx of strangers and military, many local people profiting by selling to the army.
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