The County Meeting
Summary
On Jan. 15 (1861), a large meeting of the citizens of Washington County was held at the Court House, without regard to party. J. Dixon Roman and Lewis P. Fiery of Clear Spring gave addresses in favor of the Union and the actions of Gov. Hicks. James H. Grove of Hagerstown and Daniel Witmer of Beaver Creek spoke in favor of a Convention.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: January 23rd, 1861
Page/Column: 2C
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Pre-War Events
- Politics
