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Flags, Flags, Flags (June 26th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement; Flags, of varying prices, and other Union goods are for sale.
Full DetailsRead! Read! (June 26th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement; A variety of Union goods, from badges to paper, are offered for sale.
Full DetailsCan The Union Be Restored By War? (June 27th, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: To reunite the country, the Republican Party must be forced out of power and the government must run on the principle of Constitutional equality
Full DetailsMaryland Legislature (June 27th, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Report on the proceedings of the Maryland legislature in session at Frederick
Full DetailsResolutions of the Frederick Home Guards (June 28th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Publication of the resolutions made by the Frederick Home Guards regarding their unwillingness to return their arms to the State of Maryland and giving their reasons for taking this position. The Maryland legislature in session in Frederick requested the Governor to return to the Armories of the State, the arms "placed in the hands of un-uniformed companies" The Frederick Home Guards would fall under this category but feels it has received its arms legally, is serving the right purpose in protecting life and property, and "we will resist the enforcement of said order or requisition, if made on us, at all hazards and to the death." Signed by: Lt. Wm. D. Reese, Chairman, and J. A. Steiner, Secretary of the Frederick Home Guards.
Full DetailsAdjourned (June 28th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The General Assembly of MD, a majority of whom are rejected secessionists, adjourned and will meet again July 30th. They passed appropriation bills to the amount of $20,000 to cover the cost of the session, directed the governor to return State arms to the companies he disarmed (i.e. disarm Unionists and arm Secessionists) and other matters involving military companies. The Examiner speaks of "the outrageous acts of this lawless body [the Legislature]" and suggests that a majority of the people of Maryland should present a petition for immediate adjournment to the Legislature. If the Legislature won't heed the voice of the people, then there are those who will "carry this fiat of the people into speedy and certain effect."
Full DetailsThe Official Vote (June 28th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Voting results for Ex-Gov. Thomas in the Congressional district including Allegany, Washington, and Frederick counties show that Unconditional Unionism holds a two to one majority over Secession. "Now let Secession 'dry up' in Western Maryland."
Full DetailsThe following letter has been… (June 28th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: A letter is published from the 1st Regiment RI Volunteers thanking the citizens of Williamsport, Hagerstown, Boonsboro, Middletown, and especially Frederick City for their hospitality. Signed: M. E. Burnside, Col. Commanding and C. H. Merriman, Adjutant.
Full DetailsPassage of More Troops (June 28th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The 1st Regt. PA Vols., numbering 780 men rank and file, passed through Middletown en route to Frederick City and are currently camped at the State Barracks. Col. Yohe is commanding.
Full DetailsPortrait of Gov. Hicks (June 28th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The Valley Register has just received a portrait of Gov. Hicks by artist J. R. Markes of Frederick City. The paper refers to Hicks as the "Deliverer of Maryland from the evils of Secession" and suggests every friend of Hicks should have a copy of the portrait. Copies are available at Markes' gallery for 25 cents.
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