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Hon. John Cessna… (October 13th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: The Democratic State Convention nomination for governor, John Cessna, has come out for the Union Ticket.
Full DetailsArrested (October 13th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: Carroll County Provost Marshal, Isaac E. Pearson, is arrested and sent to Baltimore for replaying horses belonging to the government.
Full DetailsAn attempt was made… (October 13th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: An attempt was made to destroy a train on its way to an Union mass meeting.
Full DetailsCopperhead Convention (October 14th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Editorial discusses the activities of the Copperheads in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. The Maryland Copperhead convention is to meet soon to nominate candidates, but since the Copperhead parties in other states have shown such a rapid decline, perhaps this will dampen the ardor of Maryland's Copperheads/Conservatives. The Examiner says that the Copperheads will "learn at the ballot box" what the people want.
Full DetailsThe Draft (October 14th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: With the successful enlistment of large numbers of Negroes from Maryland, it appeared to be unnecessary to draft white men to fill the military quotas required by the government. Loyal slave owners have allowed their slaves to be enlisted with the idea that they will be compensated for "private property" which has been "taken for public use." Disloyal slave owners, who have gone to fight against the Union, will not allow their slaves to be used to fight for the Union. Now there is an order from Maryland Governor Bradford, on recommendation of Hon. Reverdy Johnson, to suspend enlistment of slaves. The consequence of the suspension is that the draft of white men will be necessary. The paper argues that slavery in Maryland is now a "skeleton" and soon to be abolished. Enlistment of slaves with or without owners' permission should be allowed. They are "persons" and as liable for conscription as white men.
Full DetailsCopperhead Meeting Broken Up (October 14th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Editorial warning those who will attend the upcoming Copperhead meeting in Frederick City to "exercise caution and moderation" so they do not experience "unforeseen difficulties" similar to what occurred at a similar meeting in Talbot County. The paper reprints a pledge which was required of the "reluctant members" of the Talbot meeting that they would not assist in the organization of any party opposed to the U.S. government.
Full DetailsPolitical (October 14th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Frederick Examiner lists the names of the Unconditional Union candidates for Congress from the 5 districts of Maryland for the 38th Congress. They are J. A. J. Creswell, Col. E. H. Webster, Henry Winter Davis, Francis Thomas (4th District) and J. C. Holland.
Full DetailsNew Military Regulations (October 14th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: New military regulations have been ordered by Brig. Gen. Lockwood which affect local citizens and soldiers. Those who wish to travel west of Monocacy Junction must have a pass. Other regulations affecting citizens and/or soldiers are published by Provost Marshal Faithful. These affect riding the railroad, crossing the river, carrying goods and merchandise, and persons being subject to questioning and arrest if there is anything suspicious about their actions.
Full DetailsThat "Conservative" Meeting (October 14th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Valley Register reports on the meeting of the "Conservative Union men" which was recently held at the Maryland Union office. The meeting was slimly attended with representatives from only 7 of the 17 election districts in Frederick County. Thomas Johnson of Jefferson District "presided over the mongrel assemblage." The group agreed to hold a convention on October 17 to nominate "Conservative Union" candidates. The paper states that this ticket will have the support of every Copperhead in Frederick County.
Full DetailsArrested and Paroled (October 14th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Ex-Hon. J. M. Kunkel was arrested by the Provost Guard for disrespect to the military authority who were questioning him about his train travel. When he replied to the questioner that "it was none of his business," Kunkel was arrested and appeared before Provost Marshal Faithful who released him "on his further parole."
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