Research

Historic Newspapers

« Back to the Newspaper index

Meeting at Licking Creek School-house, District, No. 15

Summary

At a recent meeting held at the Licking Creek schoolhouse, District No.15, John T. Mason was made president, Samuel Mummery vice president, and Adolphus Smith and Jacob Trumpour, secretaries. Among its resolutions, support of propositions of Sen. John J. Crittenden, supports Gov. Hicks in refusing to convene the legislature or to call a state Convention, believes Maryland’s future is in the Union, and will support Abraham Lincoln as long as possible, resorting to constitutional remedies for grievances if needed.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: February 6th, 1861

Page/Column: 2D

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Pre-War Events
  • Politics

Scans

Scroll to Top