Stick to the Union
Summary
Urges readers to support the Union. If Maryland secedes, it would have to develop its own postal system and raise and outfit an army, which would require a large increase in taxation. It is uncertain what form of government would replace the Union.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: May 8th, 1861
Page/Column: 2A
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Politics
- Home Front / Effects of War