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Unconditional Union Ticket (September 23rd, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Proceedings of the Union County Convention for the Unconditional Unionists which selected delegates for the General Assembly and also candidates for various county offices. The candidates stood pledged to support the Administration in all legal measures "for suppression of the Rebellion." The candidates for the House of Delegates were instructed to immediately call for a Constitutional Convention. This places the candidates in opposition to the "Conservatives" who support Mr. Maffit for Comptroller. The nominees will support a state convention to reform the constitution of Maryland. Utter confidence is held for the candidates selected.
Full DetailsResisting the Draft (September 23rd, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Joshua Zimmerman, from near to Frederick City, was arrested for resisting the draft when he was approached by John A. Hedges, Esq., the enrolling officer. He was threatening and violent. He appeared before the Provost Marshal in Frederick and ultimately put in the Guard House where his defiance subsided. Later he was sent to Baltimore to abide by the orders of Maj. Gen. Schenck.
Full DetailsDeath of Chief Engineer McCleary (September 23rd, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Chief Engineer Robert W. McCleary, of Frederick City, of the U.S. Navy, died suddenly in Philadelphia at the age of 30. He was Chief Engineer on board the Wabash in Admiral Dupont's Squadron. He had joined the Navy in 1855 and served in various capacities on a number of different vessels. He had recently been ordered home to recover his health. He had a wide circle of friends and showed promise in his career.
Full DetailsCapture of Guerillas (September 23rd, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A detachment of cavalry under the command of Maj. Cole of Frederick captured a number of guerillas in the mountains near Leesburg who had attacked 3 sutlers' teams near Hyattstown on September 11th. The guerillas were led by Nick Dorsey. After a brief fight, Dorsey himself, John Crown (former printer for the Frederick Herald) and several other men were captured and ultimately sent to Ft. McHenry. When captured, the guerillas had clothing which had belonged to the teamsters.
Full DetailsDeserters (September 23rd, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Deserters are prevalent in this region as various Federal units pass through, but the vigilance of Capt. Smith, Provost of the Draft, and Capt. Faithful, Provost Marshal of the Post, ensures that deserters are frequently caught and "sent forward to the army under charges."
Full DetailsHospital Report (September 23rd, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Official report of the soldiers in the U.S.A. General Hospital (the Barracks) in Frederick City for the week ending Sept. 18, 1863. There were 560 men in the hospital. 43 were returned to duty, several were furloughed, discharged or deserted. 1 died. He was John Glass, Co. G, First Potomac Home Brigade.
Full DetailsFor the Examiner… (September 23rd, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A thank you letter from the officers of the 11th Regt. C.V. (Connecticut Volunteers) now stationed at Portsmouth to the ladies of Frederick City for taking care of them while they were in the hospital following the Battle of Antietam. They express sorrow at the death of their gallant Colonel Kingsbury. It has been one year since they passed through Frederick, but they daily remember the kindness shown them. The signatures represent several different companies of the 11th Regiment and are by captains and lieutenants.
Full DetailsProceedings of the Union County Convention (September 23rd, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Proceedings of the Union County Convention held September 17 in Frederick in Junior Hall. Permanent officers were elected, namely Col. Thomas Hammond as president. Resolutions of the convention are published and the six candidates for the House of Delegates are named as well as the candidates for County Commissioners, Register of Wills and other Frederick Co. offices. The proceedings are signed by Thomas Hammond, President.
Full DetailsImportant to Those Subject to Draft (September 23rd, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Because the War Department has decided that the colored troops raised in Maryland will be credited to its quota, and the enlistment of Negroes is "progressing with great rapidity," it is unlikely that the draft will take place. [from Balto. Amer.]
Full DetailsNew Market District (September 23rd, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Request for all Union voters of New Market District to meet on October 3 to nominate district officers.
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