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Consecration of the Soldiers' National Cemetery (October 6th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: The plot of land being set aside for the Soldiers' National Cemetery is now being consecrated
Full DetailsWe wish every reader… (October 6th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: The paper asks that its readers not overlook the articles, "A Page of Impartial History," and "Thrilling Sketch," since they involve Gov. Curtin
Full DetailsAn English Officer… (October 6th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: An English officer who was a guest of Confederate General Longstreet while in Pennsylvania, publishes a Confederate-influenced article in Blackwood's Edinburg Magazine about the Battle of Gettysburg & the editor of the Sentinel encourages readers to vote for Gov. Curtin (i.e. the Union) in the upcoming elections
Full DetailsWe do hope… (October 6th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: Article calls for those in Adams County to support the re-election of Gov. Curtin and the elections of those on the Union County Ticket.
Full DetailsTo the Loyal Voters of Adams County (October 6th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: C.H. Buehler, running as Adams' representative in the State Legislature, publicly announces his position and intentions to the voters of Adams County.
Full DetailsNational Cemetery at Gettysburg (October 6th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: Commissioner of Agriculture, Mr. Wm. Sanders, is preparing and laying out the grounds for the National Cemetery.
Full DetailsLetter From Camp (October 6th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: Letter from the 1st Pa. to the Adams Sentinel asking for the paper to publish the opinions of the soldiers in regards to the upcoming election for governor
Full DetailsProclamation (October 6th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: Proclamation by the Sheriff of Gettysburg stating when, where and how the general elections will take place.
Full DetailsUnion Meetings in Adams County (October 6th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: A notice encouraging those who are loyal to the Union to attend Union meetings within Adams County.
Full DetailsCapture of Guerillas (October 7th, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A report on the capture of several guerillas in the mountain near Leesburg by a cavalry detachment under Maj. Cole. The guerillas had captured three sutlers' teams near Hyattstown. Nick Dorsey was the leader of the guerillas. After a sharp fight, Cole's men succeeded in killing two guerillas, capturing eleven and obtaining 26 horses. One of those captured was Nick Dorsey, also John O. Crown who formerly worked as a printer at the Frederick Herald, and several others from Washington Co. Those captured were sent to Harper's Ferry and then to Fort McHenry. [from Fred. Examiner]
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