Union Meeting in Keedysville
Summary
On Feb. 2 (1861), the citizens of the Keedysville region met regarding the crisis in the country. Jacob H. Cost was chairman; Samuel Pry and Washington Kitzmiller, vice presidents; and Dr. H.G. Chritzman, secretary. Capt. Elias Davis of Boonsboro delivered an address. Among it resolutions, it denounces secession for the purpose of reconstructing the Union, supports amendments to the Constitution that would maintain the Union and supports the actions of Gov. Hicks.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: February 13th, 1861
Page/Column: 2D
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Pre-War Events
- Politics
