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Battalion Parade (March 6th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Parade held by the Independent Riflemen, Junior Defenders, United Guards of Frederick
Full DetailsA Fearful Contest (March 7th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Examiner examines the opinion of the Republican Citizen which claims that American citizens will divide on issues based on the Mason-Dixon line at the coming election and America cannot avoid a "fearful contest." Examiner feels the Constitutional Union Party is the one which will preserve the Union. The Republican Citizen represents "Disunion democracy."
Full DetailsBattalion Parade (March 7th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Frederick Battalion parade was a success with three volunteer military companies and two bands participating.
Full DetailsFor Sale (March 7th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement: African American man age 30(?) years for sale. To serve three years from April 1, 1860. Good farm hand.
Full DetailsPretty Well Paid (March 9th, 1860)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Sheriff Houck of Washington County was given a $775 reward by the Maryland legislature for his services during the Harper's Ferry insurrection. The Boonsboro' Odd Fellow comments derisively that his only "services" on behalf of the State were minimal and not life-threatening.
Full DetailsIncendiary Documents (March 9th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Dan Ross, a Negro of Havre de Grace, was indicted in Harford County for receiving the New York Tribune, "an incendiary document."
Full DetailsDr. Simpson's Address (March 13th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Praise for an address by Dr.T.W. Simpson of Liberty in defense of the Union and opposition to sectionalism
Full DetailsBall of the Junior Defenders (March 13th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Praise for the Junior Defenders of Frederick, who are planning "a grand Military and Civic Ball"
Full DetailsDemocracy and Republicanism (March 13th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Herald discusses issues of slavery and calls fro the abolishment of the institution and the preservation of the Union
Full DetailsHon. A. Kennedy (March 13th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Herald shares a glowing account of the Maryland Senator A. Kennedy written by a Cincinnati paper
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