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Lincoln and Douglas (May 23rd, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Examiner looks at Lincoln as nominee of Republican Party and Douglas as possible nominee of different party. Discusses changing position of Republican Citizen newspaper in regard to both candidates.
Full DetailsMilitary Encampment (May 23rd, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A meeting was held by commissioned military officers to discuss the holding of a military encampment in Frederick on September 3. Resolutions regarding encampment passed. To be held provided sufficient funds to meet expenses can be raised voluntarily. Chairman of meeting Capt. J. N. Chiswell of "Manor Guard."
Full DetailsJunior Defenders (May 23rd, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Parade of Junior Defenders under Capt. John Ritchie accompanied by Maj. Lowe's Martial Music. Defenders now having target practice.
Full DetailsOut at Last (May 23rd, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Examiner says Republican Citizen has "equivocal" position and questions that paper regarding its position toward the candidacy of Douglas.
Full DetailsTo the Military (May 23rd, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement: Smith's News Depot and Variety Store advertises the sale of gold stars for the Military
Full DetailsMilitary Encampment (May 25th, 1860)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: A meeting of the Commissioned Military Officers in Frederick has resolved that a military encampment shall be established on September 3d if enough funds to cover expenses can be raised by voluntary contributions
Full DetailsAccident (May 25th, 1860)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: A servant named Charles belonging to J. M. Palmer, Esq. rescued a young African American boy about 6-8 years old from drowning in Carroll Creek. The child belonged to Wm. Birely, Esq. of Parkersburg, VA and was found lodged under the water-wheel of a tannery belonging to G. K. Birely.
Full DetailsMilitary Meeting (May 25th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: A meeting was held at the Odd Fellows' Hall to organize a military company in Westminster
Full DetailsSlavery (May 29th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Favorable review of J.L. Baker's pamphlet: "Slavery," which declares slavery the only proper condition for Negroes in the United States
Full DetailsMilitary Picnic (May 30th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The military picnic of the United Guards was a delightful and successful affair. The Guard, under the command of Lt. G. Beckley, plus local ladies and gentlemen traveled by "Accommodation" train from Frederick to "Junction." The picnic was held on the banks of Monocacy River. Picnic included a marksmanship contest. Best shots to choose "Queen of Love and Beauty" and her attendants. Winner was Charles Mobley who chose Miss Fanny Reynolds as Queen. Other runners-up listed plus the young women they chose. Those attending numbered four to five hundred. There was an elaborate picnic, addresses and afterwards dancing to Prize's Cotillion Band, promenading, etc. They returned via train.
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