The New York Times
May 21, 1861
FREDERICK, Sunday, May 19—9 P.M.
via Chambersburgh, May 20.
I have just returned from Harper’s Ferry. Two thousand Mississippians arrived there to-day. They are a hard-looking set, poorly clad and dirty. Two Regiments arrived from Alabama yesterday. They are of the same stamp.
The small-pox has broken out among troops there.
A Company of Cavalry left Harper’s Ferry for Martinsburgh, this morning, to watch and prevent Union men from voting on the 23d of this month, as this is a strong Union district.
The Home Guards of Frederick City have arrested a man who was setting fire to a large tan-yard and barn. He was put in jail. The City is guarded by armed Union men; and all Secessionists are watched closely.
The Union men of this district will nominate a candidate for Congress next Saturday. The nominee will be an unconditional Union man, against whom there will be no opposition.
C.M.