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Soldier Shot (October 14th, 1864)
>From The Hagerstown Mail; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Detective Crosby attempted to arrest a soldier in Leitersburg who was causing an uproar after not receiving his discharge. He was on his way home to Lancaster Co. The soldier was shot in the throat. Dr. W.A. Riddlemoser dressed the wound and the soldier is recovering.
Full DetailsKilled in Resisting an Officer (October 14th, 1864)
>From The Hagerstown Mail; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Civil Officer shoots offender for resisting arrest
Full DetailsNotice! (October 14th, 1864)
>From The Hagerstown Mail; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice: Capt. Henry Clay Naill, Provost Marshal for the 4th District of Maryland, announces the suspension of examinations for all those man from Washington and Allegany counties whose names were drawn in the draft of Sept. 19, 1864 until further notice.
Full DetailsOut With Them (October 19th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Article calls for the "turning out" of those in the Frederick City government departments who support the Copperhead ticket of McClellan and Pendleton. "We call upon Captain Rutherford and the other officials, to turn them out and fill their places by the appointment of Union men." "Those who will not support the government by their votes are not entitled to any of its privileges and emoluments."
Full DetailsExcitement (October 19th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Frederick was "thrown into a state of excitement" by an exaggerated report that Moseby's guerillas had crossed the Potomac and were making their way towards the city. It turned out that about 150 of Moseby's men had crossed the river near the mouth of the Monocacy and advanced as far as Adamstown. They robbed the store of Mr. A. Kohlenburg, burned several canal boats and stole the horses belonging to the boatmen. However, a detachment of Union cavalry chased them back across the river with the loss of one man.
Full DetailsConvention (October 19th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: Unconditional Union County Convention to meet at the Court House on October 29th to nominate 6 members for the House of Delegates and one Senator. Signed: David J. Markey, Chairman
Full DetailsCentral Committee (October 19th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: Unconditional Union Central Committee to hold a meeting in Frederick on October 21 at the Court House. Signed: David J. Markey, Chairman
Full DetailsChief Justice Taney's Funeral (October 19th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Proceedings of Chief Justice Taney's funeral, which took place in Frederick. His body was accompanied from Washington by a number of dignitaries. The Catholic church was draped in mourning and a large number of friends and associates were in attendance. A requiem mass was given. He was buried in the cemetery of the "old St. John's Church, adjoining the Novitiate."
Full DetailsCitizen Soldier (October 19th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: When Frederick citizens thought that Moseby's guerillas were headed toward the city, they formed 2 companies to protect themselves and these companies were placed under the command of the local military authorities. However, the threat of Moseby never materialized.
Full DetailsPrimary Meetings (October 19th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The paper reminds citizens of the upcoming Unconditional Union Party's primary meetings in all election districts on October 22 to select delegates to the County Convention. These meetings are of "vital" importance. Also, the Central Committee will meet.
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