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Proceedings of the Union State Convention (August 21st, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: At the recent Union State Convention, A.W. Bradford of Baltimore County was selected the nominee of the party for governor and S.S. Maffitt of Cecil County the nominee for comptroller. Resolutions were passed expressing devotion to the Union.
Full DetailsConvention of the Six Western Counties of Maryland (August 21st, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Following the State Union Convention, "a convention of the six Western Counties," including Washington, Frederick, and Carroll, "was held for the purpose of nominating a Commissioner of Public Works." Col. Thos. Hammond of Frederick Co., Chair; Geo. E. Wampler, Sec. John W. Ross, Esq. of Baltimore Co. and Gen. Edw. Shriver of Frederick Co. were nominated; Gen. Shriver elected.
Full DetailsUnion Nominations (August 21st, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice; This is an advertisement for the Union Party candidates for Governor, Comptroller of the Treasury, and Commissioner of the Public Works.
Full DetailsRally, Union Men! (August 21st, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice; The Frederick Union Party members are to elect twenty delegates to the Frederick Central Committee.
Full DetailsUnion Ladies' Association (August 21st, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice; A meeting of Union ladies is to be held for the purpose of organizing an association which will help care for sick and wounded Union soldiers.
Full DetailsInvasion of Maryland (August 21st, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Confederate troops are massing to invade Maryland and it is widely suspected that the southern sympathizers in this region will aid the enemy troops.
Full DetailsBrought Back (August 21st, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The 4th Connecticut Regt. passed through Frederick and returned a runaway slave belonging to Samuel Horine that was recognized by a local.
Full DetailsTroops Ordered (August 21st, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Gen. Banks’ forces are along the Potomac, preparing for the expected Confederate crossing.
Full DetailsWarlike "Peace" Movements (August 21st, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A second regiment of Maryland Confederate infantrymen is to be raised. Ex-Governor Enoch Louis Lowe is said to command it.
Full DetailsSiege Piece (August 21st, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A siege gun arrived in Frederick from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
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