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Catoctin District (September 25th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Constitutional Union Party of the Catoctin District was held at Wolfesville on the 14th inst. H. H. Mullen was elected chairman. The men appointed to the Union Central Committee of Frederick County were: Samuel Maugens, Noah Eccard, Jno. D. English, D. W. Blickenstaff, and John W. Hoover. A resolution was made that every loyal voter from Catoctin District can be a delegate to the Union County nominating convention in Frederick.
Full DetailsHauvers District (September 25th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Proceedings of a meeting of the loyal citizens of the Hauvers District at Sabillasville. Jacob F. Miller was elected chairman. All voters of the district opposed to secession and in favor of the Union can be delegates to the convention in Frederick on Sept. 28th. A number of resolutions were passed concerning attitudes toward the war. It was also resolved to have the proceedings of the meeting published in county newspapers favorable to preservation of the Union.
Full DetailsEmmitsburg District (September 25th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Proceedings of a meeting of the Union men of Emmitsburg District which took place September 14th. The following men were chosen the represent the district at the Union County Convention to meet in Frederick on Sept. 28th: Jacob Motter, William Gardner, Dr. Robert L. Annan, Samuel Maxwell and Joshua Rowe. A number of resolutions were made by Col. Robert Annan which were unanimously adopted. The proceedings were signed by Jacob Motter, President.
Full DetailsNew Market District (September 25th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Proceedings of a meeting of the Union voters of New Market District in response to the request of the Union Central Committee. Approximately 20 men were named delegates to the County Nominating Convention to be held in Frederick. Then Wm. Lare made a motion that all those in favor of "the maintenance of the government" should attend the convention. The proceedings were signed: John Bartholow, President.
Full DetailsA Word to the Friends of Peace (September 26th, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Encourages voting in county primaries - the choice is between "war, endless taxes, final and irrevocable disunion and peace and probable restoration of the Union"
Full DetailsMore Arrests - Legislature Prohibited from Assembling (September 26th, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Report on more arrests and incarcerations at Fort Munroe
Full DetailsAppointment (September 27th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Dr. Joseph E. Beatty of Frederick has been appointed Assistant Surgeon to the 2nd Regt. of MD Volunteers under the command of Col. John Somner.
Full DetailsReady to Enter the Field (September 27th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The 2nd Regt. of MD Volunteers is preparing to enter the field now that it is fully organized.
Full DetailsWill Uniform (September 27th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Company B, Middletown Home Guards have decided to on their uniform : blue coat and cap, grey pants with a black stripe.
Full DetailsImmediately after the arrest… (September 27th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Immediately after the arrest of the MD Legislature at Frederick, 80,000 copies of Wallis's report on Federal Relations were seized by the Provost Marshal, taken to the camp of the WI Regt. and burned.
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