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Petty Larceny (October 21st, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Claim that the Copperheads have stolen certain Unconditional Union ideas for their own platform, namely the slogan, "The Union, the Constitution, and the enforcement of the Laws." This "petty larceny" also happened in Pennsylvania and Ohio, but did not succeed in winning votes for the Copperheads.
Full DetailsThe Elections (October 21st, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Editorial discussing the upcoming elections and the overwhelming defeat of the Copperheads in the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania. In Ohio, the verdict against candidate Clement L. Vallandigham was such that his name will be aligned with that of Benedict Arnold. In Pennsylvania, former Major General McClellan threw his support for a known Copperhead and now McClellan's name is sullied. His support did not help to elect the man he supported. "In politics, as in war, blunders are alike fatal." The people of the various states see through Copperhead politics and support the Administration. It is assumed this will be the result in the Maryland election.
Full DetailsHow Consistent (October 21st, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Editorial commenting on the position of the editor of the Maryland Union. That editor vacillates back and forth. "He wires in and wires out and leaves the people still in doubt, whether the serpent that made the track, is going South or coming back."
Full DetailsTo the Union Voters of Frederick County (October 21st, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Letter to the voters of Frederick County from O.P. Snyder regarding his nomination by the "Conservative Union Party." He disavows any connection with the group of men who nominated him and assumes that Col. Hammond and Mr. Biggs who are also on the Unconditional Union ticket will also disassociate themselves from the Conservatives/Copperheads.
Full DetailsAn Incident (October 21st, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: At the threat of a Rebel raid to capture Government horses, about 1,400 horses were sent off. Great excitement ensued in the community of Frederick and a local minister, Rev. John Owens, conducted a service in the local Methodist Episcopal Church. During the service, three women walked out. The paper states that the names of the women are known and perhaps their sentiments should cause them to be "sent beyond the Federal lines."
Full DetailsWounded (October 21st, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: George W. Castle, son of Henry Castle, living near Middletown, was wounded during the battle of Chickamauga and is recuperating in a hospital in Nashville. He is a member of an Ohio regiment.
Full DetailsNotice to Candidates (October 21st, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice about the printing of the Unconditional Union tickets for Frederick County. Tickets for certain districts will be printed by the Examiner; others will be printed by the Register and the rest by the Banner. All three are Union newspapers. The Unconditional Union officers in each district must be sure the information about party candidates is given to each printing office.
Full DetailsRebel Prisoners (October 21st, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Names are given of four Rebel prisoners who were captured on the Rappahannock last week from the 1st Maryland Battalion and Battery. The names are: Wheeler, Boone, Smith and Tyler. No first names given. These men are undoubtedly from Frederick Co.
Full DetailsHospital Report (October 21st, 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 October 16, 1863. There were 430 in the hospital. 43 were returned to duty; 78 were furloughed and 1 died. He was John Blael, Co. M, 2nd U. S. Cavalry.
Full DetailsEnlistment of Colored Troops in MD (October 21st, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The U. S. War Department will shortly announce that colored troops from the states of Maryland, Kentucky, Missouri, West Virginia and Tennessee will be enlisted. Compensation of $300 per slave will be given to loyal slave owners and the slaves will be free at the end of their terms of enlistment. Disloyal slave owners will not be compensated. [from Washington Republican, Oct. 19, 1863]
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