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Destructive Fire at Emmitsburg (July 3rd, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Thirty-two houses destroyed in fire at Emmitsburg on June 15; list of sufferers and property damage; Eli Smith arrested l on charge of arson
Full DetailsSoldier Shot (July 3rd, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Soldier Bechtol shot Sgt. John A. Hudson in Frederick as Hudson tried to take him to headquarters; both members of Capt. Vernon's cavalry co.
Full DetailsShot by a Soldier (July 3rd, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Elias Grove of Fairview shot by drunken soldier of 18th PA Cavalry; soldier was arrested
Full DetailsFire in Frederick (July 3rd, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Stables in Brewer's Alley in Frederick of Basil Norris and Mrs. E.Y. Goldsborough destroyed by fire June 13
Full DetailsThe Rebel Invasion (July 3rd, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Heavy fighting at Martinsburg, Harpers Ferry, and Berryville, with Union forces led by Gen. Milroy; Rebel army crossed Potomac at Shepherdstown and Williamsport, moved via Hagerstown and Boonsboro in PA in a rapid march
Full Details(The Latest) Highly Important (From Yesterday's American) (July 3rd, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: 1st Regt., Potomac Home Brigade, under Col. Maulsby, passed through Frederick with Army of the Potomac.
Full DetailsThe Rebel Invasion (July 3rd, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Prior to the recent Confederate invasion, citizens had been preparing for it for two weeks, news of which was brought in by refugees and others. On June 20 (1863), the first Confederate cavalry entered town, and the following day about 300 more passed through to Frederick where they skirmished with Capt. Vernon’s cavalry. A squad of 30 came to town the next day, which included a number of Frederick County natives, including Spencer C. Jones, Wm. Pope, Adolphus Fearbake, Sidney Butler and Alexander Hubbard.
Full DetailsMovement of Troops (July 3rd, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Following the Confederate advance through the state, the Union army began arriving in town last Friday with the arrival of an Ohio regiment, which was placed on guard duty. Troops from the 1st, 3rd and 11th Army Corps passed through over the next three days, along with 10,000 cavalry the following day. Soldiers were well behaved and purchased many items from local stores and citizens.
Full DetailsRebel Prisoners (July 3rd, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Among twelve Confederate prisoners taken through town to Frederick last Monday was Oliver Hammond, formerly of New Market. They were captured in Hagerstown on Sunday.
Full DetailsCall for Volunteers (July 3rd, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Due to the Confederate invasion, President Lincoln has called for 100,000 state militiamen to serve no more than 6 months. Maryland’s quota is 10,000 men.
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