Union Meeting
Summary
On Jan. 22 (1861), the citizens of Cavetown, Leitersburg and a part of the Hagerstown District met concerning national difficulties. James M. Leiter was made chair, Jacob Eckstine, vice president, and D.M. Good, secretary. Of the resolutions prepared by George W. Lantz, A.J. Hartman and John Slick, it declared “in favor of the perpetual union of the States,” in support of the actions of Gov. Hicks, opposed to an extra session of the state legislature or a Convention, and against secession.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: January 30th, 1861
Page/Column: 2
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Pre-War Events
- Politics
