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The Union Movement (January 25th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Editorial proclaiming the value of the Union Movement to save the country in time of sectionalism. Motto of the party is "The Union, now and forever, one and inseparable." Discusses role of Roman Catholic Church. Urges conservatism as best approach in light of attitudes prevalent in the South and among Republicans.
Full DetailsUnion Prayer Meeting (January 25th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Prayer Meeting sponsored by YMCA of Frederick City at Methodist Church to pray for preservation of the Union and God's blessing "for us as a united people."
Full DetailsMilitary (January 25th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: James C. Clark, Esq. has been elected Captain of the "United Guards" after resignation of Capt. J. T. Sinn and Gabriel Beckley chosen 1st Lt. after resignation of Lt. B. H. Schley. At their armory the Guards thanked their former captain and made him a Life Member of the Corps.
Full DetailsUnion Club Meeting (January 25th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Call for conservative voters of Frederick election district to form a Union Club. To meet in American Hall (Coppersmith's Building) in Frederick.
Full DetailsBuckeystown District (January 25th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A "Troop of Horse" is being organized in Buckeystown. Members and those interested in becoming members should meet in Adamstown to elect officers.
Full DetailsGrand Birth-Night Ball! (January 25th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Announcement for the 3rd Annual Grand Military Ball under United Guards and Frederick Cornet Band. List of committee members, etc. Tickets $1.00 for gentleman and two ladies.
Full DetailsVirginia Legislature (January 27th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Cost to Virginia of Harper's Ferry raid, including pensions to Widow. Burley and injured Ed. McCabe.
Full DetailsFugitive Slaves (January 27th, 1860)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Slave of Capt. Francis Jones and his wife and 2 children, owned by Mrs. M.E. Poole, escaped at Liberty, MD.
Full DetailsBoth houses of the… (January 27th, 1860)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Both houses of the VA Legislature have passed a bill appropriating $150,000 to pay for the expenses incurred by the Harper's Ferry insurrection; a bill was reported in the house proposing to remove from the State or enslave the free colored population.
Full DetailsThe Frederick Democrats at Annapolis (January 31st, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Report on the status of the Frederick Democrats in Annapolis
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