Copperheadism getting its reward (July 8th, 1863)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Confederate raids throughout Montgomery and Carroll Counties cause $200,000 worth of damage

Stuart's Raid around Washington (July 8th, 1863)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart's calvary conducted a minor raid around Washington

Rebel Prisoners (July 8th, 1863)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Upwards of 1500 Confederate prisoners, including 25 from Frederick County, seized in a cavalry skirmish near Smithsburg, Maryland have arrived in Frederick en route to Baltimore

The Battle Near Gettysburg (July 8th, 1863)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: The 1st and 11th Corps of the Army of the Potomac engaged the Confederate Corps of Longstreet and Hill beyond Gettysburg yesterday; both sides have been reinforced and it is expected that fighting will resume today (July 2, 1863) although only scattered artillery fire has been reported through till 10 A.M.

From Pennsylvania (July 8th, 1863)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary:

First news and details of a severe battle near Gettysburg, which began Wednesday and continued to Thursday. Lee has engaged Meade’s right flank until 10 o’clock at night, but Meade successfully repelled him. In the battle, Maj. General Sickles lost a leg and Brig. Generals Paul and Zonk were killed, along with a few Confederate officers.

From Gettysburg (July 8th, 1863)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary:

In an official dispatch from General Meade, it states that the battle was a victory, but that the Army of the Potomac suffered heavy losses. In a second dispatch, Meade confirms that his position is still being held.

Congratulatory Address by President (July 8th, 1863)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Abraham Lincoln offers congratulations to the Army of the Potomac and   condolences for the many dead.

The State Nominations (July 8th, 1863)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: The Union Party’s actions and state nominations are criticized as weak and compromising

Congratulatory Order of General Meade (July 8th, 1863)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary:

Gen. Meade offers his thanks and congratulations to the Army of the Potomac.

The New Commander (July 8th, 1863)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary:

The new commander of the Army of the Potomac, General Meade, is the grandson of a prominent Irish-American merchant.