NEWS OF 150 YEARS AGO
September 1862
From The Missouri Democrat, Monday, September 8, 1862.
THE INVASION OF MARYLAND.
Rebels Occupy Frederick—Moving toward Baltimore and Washington.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 7.—Frederick, Maryland, was undoubtedly occupied yesterday between 10 and 11 o’clock by the rebels—part of the forces turned at Buckeye Town as if either going towards Washington road or Baltimore pike. The crossing of the Potomac was effected at three points.
SECOND DISPATCH.—Fugitives who left Frederick last night, report—occupied by about 5,000 rebels under Gen. Hill, cavalry, infantry and artillery.
The rebels issued a proclamation, promising protection to private property, and appointed a provost guard. Purchases were being made with United States Treasury notes, of cattle and horses, which were sent back towards the river.