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An Underground Fling (April 11th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Examiner does not understand why the Republican Citizen posted incorrect information regarding the election of Wm. Metzger to be president of the County Commissioners. Examiner says Mr. Rinehart had earlier been named president and no reason for "mis-statement."
Full DetailsEaster Monday (April 11th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: This popular "holyday" was celebrated by military parades in the morning and afternoon. Large crowds in Frederick. The holiday is "held in especial esteem by the colored population..." A Grand Military and Civic Ball hosted by the United Guard and Junior Defenders of Frederick County was held at night; also in attendance at the ball were the Floyd Guard and the Armory Guard from Harpers Ferry. Capt. Richie, Lt. Beckley and Lt. Walter Saunders are leaders of various local military groups.
Full DetailsFrederick District Meeting (April 11th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Official proceedings of the Frederick District meeting of National Union Party held to select delegates to attend the Frederick County party convention. Names delegates. Signed: Jas. Whitehill, Chair'n., J. W. L. Carty, Secretary.
Full DetailsNational Union Club (April 11th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Meeting announcement for members of the National Union Club of Frederick District. By order: Thos. M. Holbrunner, Sec'y.
Full DetailsMilitary Appointment (April 13th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Gov. Hicks has appointed Col. William Richards of Frederick County as colonel of the First Maryland Cavalry Regiment.
Full DetailsCounty Meeting Tomorrow (April 13th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Everyone should attend the county meeting of the Constitutional Union party in Westminster to organize for the defeat of the Democrats and Black Republicans and an end to sectional strife
Full DetailsThe Union Party (April 13th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: The Constitutional Union party is opposed to sectional politics and is dedicated to preserving the Union and the Constitution by defeating the Democrats and Black Republicans.
Full DetailsThe Colored Band of Hagerstown (April 18th, 1860)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A band of African American musicians from Hagerstown visited Chambersburg recently. The Valley Spirit wrote that after playing music in the streets, the band returned to bondage in Maryland, showing that John Brown’s efforts were not required to improve their condition, and that the Republicans should work to improve the condition of blacks in the north.
Full DetailsUnion State Convention (April 18th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: State convention of the Constitutional Union Party will be held in Baltimore. The two-fold purpose of convention is: to elect delegates to National Union Convention and nominate electors for President and Vice-President of the United States to be voted on by the conservatives of Maryland at the Presidential election. The delegates to national convention should be "intelligent, discreet, conservative citizens..." Article mentions other upcoming convention in Charleston. Stresses "Union-loving." Argues for importance of the Constitutional Union Party in presidential election. Names some delegates from various Maryland counties.
Full DetailsUnion County Convention (April 18th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: County Convention of National Union Party took place at the Court House in Frederick. The business included choosing officers and voting for delegates to the state convention. Numerous names of attendees appear. The 7 delegates and 7 alternates to the state convention are given. Thos. Hammond was chairman of the Frederick Co. Convention.
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