The People Have Spoken in Thunder Tones Against Secession and Disunion!
Summary
In the recent Washington County election for a member of the House of Delegates, the Union candidate, (Lewis P.) Firey [sic; Fiery], polled two-thirds of the vote. The opposition did not field a candidate, although Andrew K. Syester had been nominated and declined to run.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: May 8th, 1861
Page/Column: 2B
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Politics
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
- Home Front / Effects of War
