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The Bounty Tax (May 6th, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: B. A. Garlinger, Esq., Collector of Taxes for Washington County, says that $18,000 of the original $28,000 designated for bounty money has already been collected and sum of $10,000 remains to be collected. Prompt payment of the tax may be regarded as a test of loyalty. Those loyal to the Union realize the need to raise the bounty money through taxation and those who refuse to pay the bounty tax may be suspected of disloyalty.
Full DetailsInsult to the American Flag (May 6th, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Editorial stating that anyone who will not walk underneath the American flag insults the Government. It has been witnessed that some Hagerstown citizens have lately insulted the Government by avoiding walking beneath the flag. Those who do not reverence [the flag], wherever it may be unfurled, are at heart traitors to their country..."
Full DetailsRemoval of Boyd (May 6th, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Maj. Gen. Schenck, commander of the 8th Army and in charge of the Middle Department, issued an order to send the editor and publisher of "The Maryland Free Press," Andrew G. Boyd, south of the Potomac into Rebel territory. The writing in his newspaper was "designed to encourage and foster insurrection..." and the publication will be suppressed. If Boyd returns during the continuance of the rebellion, he will be dealt with as a spy. The Provost Marshal of the 8th Army is to carry out this order.
Full DetailsReleased on Parole (May 8th, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Godfrey Koontz and Courtney arrested in Frederick for circulating false reports of defeat of the Army of the Potomac
Full DetailsDaniel Dechert… (May 8th, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Daniel Dechert returned home to Hagerstown from Dixie only to be sent back by Provost Marshal Fish
Full DetailsThe News (May 13th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The latest news about the Army of the Potomac
Full DetailsThe Army of the Potomac (May 13th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Gen. Kals captured Richmond, VA
Full DetailsA Short Captivity (May 13th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: H.F. Wincester of Frederick was captured at [Keltic] Ford
Full DetailsThe Circumstances of the Arrest of C.L. Vallandigham (May 13th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: General Burnside was sent from Frederick to arrest Clement Vallandigham, a U.S. Representative from Ohio, who violated his home state’s new law suppressing all public dissension
Full DetailsHook and Key (May 13th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A Union flag with a hook and key hanging from it was displayed at the Guard House of the 3rd Delaware as a symbol of Gens. Hooker and Keys’s advance on Richmond. Lt. Vandever of the 3rd Delaware is mentioned.
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