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Central Committee (September 19th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Examiner publishes a list of the Central Committee of the Constitutional Union party in Frederick County
Full DetailsReal Estate and Claim Agency (September 21st, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice: George French, attorney-at-law in Hagerstown, advertises that he handles both real estate as well as claims for pensions, bounties, etc.
Full DetailsThe Unconditional Union Party… (September 21st, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Announcement that Unconditional Union Party of Washington County will assemble on October 8th at a mass meeting. Eminent speakers will be there. Supporters of Lincoln, Johnson and the New Constitution are urged to attend and make the meeting "large and enthusiastic."
Full DetailsPrimary Meetings (September 21st, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: District meetings of the Unconditional Union voters of Washington County are to be held in order to select 10 delegates from each district for the County Convention. The County Convention will select 6 delegates to the State Convention in Baltimore on October 18th. At the state convention, the party will choose nominees for governor, comptroller, lieutenant governor, states attorney, etc. A good turnout of citizens for the district meetings is important "as these meetings are the original fountains of all political power." There is also part of an article on fighting between Union and Confederate troops in the areas of Martinsburg, Hainesville and Harper's Ferry. The Union troops represented three regiments under the command of Col. Schoonmaker. Fighting went back and forth. At one point the Rebels occupied Martinsburg and advanced toward Hainesville, but later were driven back and heavy firing was heard in the vicinity of Bunker Hill.
Full DetailsSad Occurrence (September 21st, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Report of an incident which occurred at the home of Joseph Palmer, a resident of Tilghmanton. His 2 young sons were playing with a Spencer rifle temporarily left by a Federal soldier in the family barn when it accidentally discharged, ultimately killing both boys. The paper reminds parents not to let their children play with guns. [from Mail]
Full DetailsWanted (September 21st, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice: John C. Doughty & Co. of Frederick city advertises for substitutes and volunteers for one, two and three years for which the highest cash price will be paid. "Substitutes furnished on reasonable terms."
Full DetailsThe Draft (September 21st, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: List of names drawn in the Frederick County draft.
Full DetailsGood Order (September 21st, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Gen. Stevenson, of Harper's Ferry, is determined put a stop to horse stealing by ordering the arrest of all soldiers and non-resident civilians involved in selling Govt-owned horses or mules or those captured from rebels.
Full DetailsFrederick County Boys in Charleston (September 21st, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Several men from Frederick County are being held as prisoners of war in Charleston, SC: Chas. H. Long, Peter Hagan, J. Sweadner, George A. Dean.
Full DetailsHeavy Cannonading (September 21st, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Heavy cannonading heard in Frederick, possibly from action near Martinsburg between Gen. Sheridan and Early's command.
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