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Slavery in MD (May 6th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: An argument is made for the abolition of slavery in the state of Maryland
Full DetailsMount Reno (May 6th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: It is not generally known that the peak near "Mountain House" on South Mountain is called “Mount Reno” by local inhabitants in honor of the general who fell there at the Battle of South Mountain. It is hoped that this name will be perpetuated as he is due the honor.
Full DetailsThe Wooden Horse (May 6th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Commentary suggests that “secret organizations” in support of rebellion exist in Frederick, similar to one lately broken up in Carroll County. "A number of persons charged with being members of a Traitorous organization in Carroll County were arrested by government detectives" and released in Baltimore after taking the Oath of Allegiance. The group had been formed about the time of the Rebel raid into Carroll County last September, but membership had dwindled as supporters emigrated to Dixie or were arrested. There are suspicions that a similar organization with secret passwords, signs and members exists in Frederick city. The Examiner says that traitors need to be "expunged from the soil of Maryland" and defines those traitors as anyone of any age or sex who "sympathizes with the Slaveholders' Rebellion."
Full DetailsSeizure of Smuggled Liquor (May 6th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A man was arrested for smuggling whiskey to Martinsburg in barrels of potatoes
Full DetailsReleased on Parole (May 6th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A man is paroled after being arrested for spreading false rumors about Confederate victories over the Army of the Potomac
Full DetailsIn Fort McHenry (May 6th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Six guerillas captured near Harper's Ferry were confined to Ft. McHenry by Col. Fish, Provost Marshal of Baltimore. Isaac Baugher, Co. G, 7th Virginia Cavalry and formerly of Frederick, was among those captured by the 14th PA Regiment.
Full DetailsDistinguished Arrival (May 6th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: His Excellency, Delaware Gov., Cannon, visited the 3rd Delaware Regiment camped at Frederick with his staff. He reviewed the troops and was entertained by the American Cornet Band.
Full DetailsHospital Report (May 6th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Report of the number of sick and wounded at the U.S.A. General Hospital (the Barracks) in Frederick for the week ending May 1, 1863. Sixty new patients were added to the 358 reported previously. 39 were returned to duty, 11 were discharged and 1 deserted. There were no deaths.
Full DetailsA Well Known Citizen Killed (May 6th, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Jonathan Keplinger, a 49-year-old current resident of Sharpsburg, formerly of Hagerstown, was killed by the explosion of a shell from the Antietam battlefield. He was trying to remove its contents. He left a wife and 10 children. The paper warns of the danger of handling these shells and the number of deaths and maiming which have already occurred.
Full DetailsSoldiers Who Fell at Antietam (May 6th, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A man who recently recovered the body of a relative killed at Antietam was assisted in his efforts by Mr. Anderson, the proprietor of The Union Hotel in Hagerstown and a Union refugee from Virginia. Mr. Anderson did not ask any charge for his assistance. Aaron Good of Sharpsburg has a list of all the Union dead buried at Sharpsburg and "by his help the graves can easily be found, but he demands a large fee for his services." This information may prove useful to anyone who has friends buried in the area of Sharpsburg and wants to recover the remains. [from Chambersburg Repository and Transcript]
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