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Maryland (December 30th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: This poem written by James S. Watkins for the Union League, compares the prevalent secessionist sentiment of 1861 to its greatly diminished status in 1863.
Full DetailsChristmas at the Hospital (December 30th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Christmas was celebrated at the U.S.A. General Hospital in Frederick with a gathering of over 1,000 people. The hospital was carefully decorated for the occasion and there was a "grand" meal enjoyed by all. In addition to the feast, there was a performance by the Hospital Band and Cox's Minstrels.
Full DetailsHospital Report (December 30th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A total of 286 sick and wounded soldiers remain at the U.S. General Hospital in Frederick, 38 of which were admitted in the last week.
Full DetailsFrom Shenandoah Valley: Defeat of Moseby by Cole's Maryland Cavalry (January 3rd, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Account, with dispatches, of Moseby's attack on Maj. Cole's Cavalry Battalion at Loudoun Heights which was successfully repulsed. Capt. Vernon and Lt. Rivers were wounded.
Full DetailsCompensated Emancipation (January 6th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Editorial discussing the Frederick Examiner's stance on the issue of the end of slavery. Compensation is looked for by former slaveholders, but this is no longer possible. It would have been during the 37th Congress which was willing to spend millions of dollars to compensate Maryland slaveholders, but the representatives of the state did not inform the people and go through the necessary processes, so there is no longer money for compensation. The Examiner says when the Conservative Committee which is advocating emancipation demonstrates that "it has no partisan ends to serve, no class privileges to attain...", then the Unconditional Union men and the newspaper will be supportive.
Full DetailsArrival of Deserters (January 6th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A group of 26 "ungainly looking" rebel deserters arrived in Frederick City and all of them took the Oath of Allegiance. They were then released from custody and "permitted to follow the dictates of their own fancies."
Full DetailsHospital Report (January 6th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Official report of the sick and wounded soldiers in the U.S.A. General Hospital in Frederick City for the week ending January 2, 1864. 299 soldiers were in the hospital. None died.
Full DetailsFor the Examiner… (January 6th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Letter to the editor from Hanson B. Friend, a soldier in Co. H, 3rd Maryland Regiment, Potomac Home Brigade. He discusses an article which appeared in the Maryland Union saying that Col. Creager has sworn in Negro recruits against their wishes. Friend says that is false. He works at Col. Creager's headquarters and has seen things for himself. A few Negroes have been scared or hired by their masters, but the vast majority have been perfectly willing to go into the service and "express more enthusiasm than I have ever seen..." Col. Creager is following Orders 329 and has the proper authority to do his work. Friend says he thinks it very important that Union papers tell the truth and if they do not tell the truth, it is his duty to "anything which interferes with the military."
Full DetailsSoldiers and Officers in the Army (January 6th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement aimed at soldiers and officers for "Brown's Bronchial Troches" to relieve colds, coughs, and irritated throats.
Full Details$25 Reward! (January 6th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: John A. Martin of Mechanicstown offers a reward for return of his "real black" runaway servant girl Sarah Tyler.
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