Compensated Emancipation (January 6th, 1864)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: The Examiner shares its views on emancipation in Maryland, which it feels is inevitable, with or without compensation to owners and criticizes the State Central Committee for dragging its feet on the issue.,

Arrival of Deserters (January 6th, 1864)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: 26 Confederate deserters took the oath of allegiance in Frederick and were released.

Hospital Report (January 6th, 1864)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: A total of 274 soldiers are currently being treated at the U.S. General Hospital in Frederick.

Soldiers and Officers… (January 6th, 1864)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Advertisement for a cold-relief product. Targeted at soldiers.

"In Union there is Strength." (January 6th, 1864)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary:

The "'Kong Kong,' Association" to hold meeting at their headquarters on January 9th regarding "business of importance."

Rebel Sympathizers (January 13th, 1864)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: A rebel sympathizer in Frederick "exhibited signs of delight" on seeing the maimed condition of the wounded Capt. Vernon.

Special Notice (January 13th, 1864)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Notice: Union ladies of Frederick interested in the State Fair, whether members of the Relief Association or not, are to meet at the home of Gideon Bantz.

The Soldier's Love (January 15th, 1864)

>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Poem entitled, “The Soldier’s Love,” in which a soldier speaks of love that endures through his life and into the afterlife.

Col. Boyd (January 15th, 1864)

>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: A force of 800 Union cavalrymen, led by Col. Boyd, returned to Harpers Ferry recently from a scouting expedition in the Shenandoah Valley. At Newtown, VA, they encountered a small Confederate scouting party commanded by “notorious guerilla” Capt. Blackford, who was shot and killed.

Major Cole… (January 15th, 1864)

>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: The camp of the Maryland cavalry battalion commanded by Maj. Cole was attacked recently by the Confederates under Mosby. Four Confederates were killed and three taken prisoner. On the Union side, Pvts. Stone and Null of Frederick County were killed, and Capt. Vernon of Frederick was severely wounded.