County Convention
Summary
At Washington County Convention held on Jan. 15, 1861 in Hagerstown, without regard to party, the following officers were appointed: Dr. Charles MacGill and John McKee, chairmen; Joseph A. Skinner and Richard Sheckles, vice presidents; Charles J. Nesbitt and Lewis P. Fiery, secretaries. Its resolutions stated that the national crisis was caused by the northern states, urged the north to repeal laws that violate Constitution, suggested that the Constitution should be amended along lines of Crittenden resolutions, urged that hostilities be avoided, and asked Gov. Hicks to recommend that the people convene to determine their views on calling a state convention. A minority report resolved that the seceded states could not be forced to remain in the Union, that the government has no power to use force against a state and that a state convention should be called.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: January 23rd, 1861
Page/Column: 2
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Pre-War Events
- Politics
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
