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Consecration of the Soldier's Cemetery (November 10th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: An invitation to all loyal citizens, in and out of state, to attend the consecration of the Soldier's Cemetery.
Full DetailsThe Result in our County (November 11th, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Newspaper comments on the results of the election in Washington Co. Since the candidates put forth by the Union Party ran unopposed, the turnout of voters was about 700 short of a previous vote. The candidates were considered "of high character for moral and political integrity" and were definitely Union supporters; however, at certain polling places they were badly treated. When voters are dissatisfied with the nominees of the party, they should "work to bring about a better result next time." In general, it was believed better to support the entire ticket than to become involved in "prejudices and dislikes" of individual candidates.
Full DetailsWashington County ---- Official (November 11th, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Election results for candidates put forth by the Unconditional Union Party of Washington Co. Shows all offices and all 15 election districts.
Full DetailsDistrict Officers! (November 11th, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Lists the magistrates, constables and supervisors elected in all 15 districts of Washington County and the number of votes they received. All were Union men.
Full DetailsReturn of Washington County Soldiers (November 11th, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Provisions were made for some Washington County soldiers to return home so they could vote. Men from several companies raised in the county returned - namely those belonging the companies of Capts. Maxwell, Fiery and Yontz, plus members of Col. Maulsby's Regiment, Potomac Home Brigade. The men looked "remarkably well" in spite of the exposure they are subject to. They returned to their camps on Saturday.
Full DetailsThe Case of Surgeon E. Kershner (November 11th, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Friends of Assistant Surgeon Dr. E. Kershner of Clear Spring, Washington Co. will be pleased that he has been returned to his former naval position on the U. S. Frigate "Ironsides." Previously Dr. Kershner had been arrested by Adm. Dupont, court-martialed, cashiered and sent home for writing a letter to the Baltimore American criticizing officers of the fleet for their actions at Fort Sumter. The verdict of the court-martial was not upheld by the Secretary of the Navy and Dr. Kershner is restored to his previous position.
Full DetailsTo the Voters of Washington County (November 11th, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Jonathan Newcomer thanks those who voted for him as nominee for the position of sheriff at the Union Nominating Convention.
Full DetailsThe Election in Maryland (November 11th, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Results of the election are shown for the various Maryland counties. H. H. Goldsborough is elected Comptroller. The candidates for Congress in four of the five districts are announced. Ex-Governor Francis Thomas is the Congressman from the Fourth District. In the House of Delegates, the Union men outnumber the Democrats by 58 to 16.
Full DetailsRebel Deserters (November 11th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: 11 Confederate deserters took the oath of allegiance in Frederick.
Full DetailsMaryland Election Returns (November 11th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A table of the official election returns for Frederick County.
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