On September 5, 1822, Dr. Joseph Sim Smith, whose father and grandfather were physicians, and who settled in Taneytown (then part of Frederick County) after The Revolutionary War, died. On September 5, 1860, Democratic Presidential Candidate Stephen A. Douglas addressed a large gathering on Courthouse Square as the national election approached. He spoke on the issue of slavery. On September 5, 1862, Confederate forces occupied Frederick, sending Union troops scurrying. If anyone can add information to these History Moments, or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day, please contact me privately. John W. Ashbury (wasps65@earthlink.net)