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For the Examiner (April 25th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Letter writer, Ulysses Hobbs, discusses the possibility of a military encampment in Frederick. Has discussed matter with Gen. Kimmell, Col. William Richardson, Capt. Joseph N. Chiswell and others. His letter calls for a meeting of all commissioned officers of Frederick Co. to discuss issue.
Full DetailsState Convention (April 25th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Details of the Maryland State Convention of the Constitutional Union Party held in Baltimore on April 19th are given including the resolutions passed, the attendees, and the names of local delegates. Representatives attended from every county plus city of Baltimore.
Full DetailsManor Guard (April 25th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Manor Guard met near Adamstown at the residence of Capt. J. N. Chiswell for drill and inspection. They also paraded and their parade gives promise of their "future usefulness and spirit." They have regular army uniform but have not yet received their arms. They are "remarkably well mounted."
Full DetailsLinganore Guard (April 25th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Linganore Guard under Capt. C. H. Bevans paraded, drilled and had inspection at local school house. "They evinced the effect of discipline on an intelligent body of men." There was the presentation of a bugle by the "Ladies" and an address by Dr. T. W. Simpson. "These rural parades promise to be most agreeable reunions throughout the coming summer." (refer to ID#: 7180 & 7184)
Full DetailsThe fund raised in… (April 27th, 1860)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The funds raised in Hayti [Haiti], in aid of John Brown's family, will, it is estimated, amount to $30,000.
Full DetailsThe Black Republican Convention (May 1st, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Convention of Black Republicans in Baltimore; Charles Lee Armour and S.E. Annan from Frederick to represent 5th Cong. Dist. at Chicago Convention
Full DetailsBurnt in Effigy (May 1st, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Charles Lee Armour, delegate from Frederick County to the Black Republicans Convention in Baltimore, was burnt in effigy in Frederick
Full DetailsA Republican Convention (May 2nd, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: "Sympathizers of the Republican party in this State enacted the farce of holding a State Convention at Baltimore..." Hon. Montgomery Blair is the chairman. Charles L. Armour and David Gamble, Esqs. from Frederick County were present. The delegates will go to Chicago for the convention.
Full DetailsNight Parade (May 2nd, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: United Guards under command of Lt. Beckley had evening drill and inspection, then paraded through the principal streets of Frederick City for approximately 2 hours preceded by the Frederick Cornet Band. The Torch Light procession was very enjoyable. Such evening parades are "likely to be often followed during the hot Summer months" because of their "manifest convenience."
Full DetailsMilitary Convention (May 2nd, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Military Convention of Commissioned Military officers of Frederick Co. to be held at American Hall in Frederick City to discuss plans for the a Military Encampment or three-days parade in Frederick during the summer. The Examiner endorses the idea.
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