The Crisis Meeting - Separation and Grand Union Demonstration
Summary
At a recent Grand Union Demonstration at the Public Square in Hagerstown, Daniel Startzman, Sr., was made chairman; Peter B. Small of Hagerstown, Lewis P. Fiery of Clear Spring and Jos. F. Davis of Funkstown, vice presidents; and J.D. Bennett and B.F. Lushbaugh of Hagerstown, secretaries. Among its resolutions, it supported the actions of Gov. Hicks in resisting efforts that might lead the state toward secession; it declared that remedies for grievances existed under the Constitution, such as appeals through the courts and the amendment of the Constitution, which should be utilized before any revolutionary action is taken; and that it expressed support for the Crittenden resolutions and others that would amend the Constitution to resolve the national crisis.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: January 30th, 1861
Page/Column: 2C
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Pre-War Events
- Politics
