An Old Record
Summary
The Frederick Union, which supports Douglas and Johnson, reprinted the proceedings of the Washington County Democratic Congressional Convention from 1855, which included a resolution supporting the right of those living in the territories to decide for themselves if they wish to have or exclude slavery.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: August 15th, 1860
Page/Column: 2B
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Pre-War Events
- Politics