Union County Convention
Summary
"The Union County Convention for the nomination of a County Ticket assembled in Lyceum Hall, Hagerstown, on Saturday inst, September 21st…" Capt. Samuel Claggett called to order. Motion of Benj. F. Cronise to appoint committee to suggest officers - President, Hon. Daniel Weisel; VPs, Michael Newcomer and Henry W. Dellinger; Secretaries Isaac Nesbitt and Joseph O'Neal, unanimously adopted. Lewis P. Firey nominated for Senator; 5 named in article for House of Delegates; 5 named for County Commissioners; Henry Gantz named for Sheriff; James Brown for County Surveyor. Four resolutions made in support of the Union and against the MD legislature.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: September 25th, 1861
Page/Column: 2F
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Politics
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
