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Generalissimo Swann (February 8th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Governor Swann will have the authority and money to form a militia composed of former Union soldiers
Full DetailsFall In! Fall In! (February 8th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: The true purpose of the Civil War was the "elevation" of African Americans as nothing is being done at the national level to restore Union, where all efforts are directed toward the benefit of African Americans
Full DetailsMinority Report (February 8th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Argues that repeal of restrictive clauses in the Registry Law would help heal relations among people in Maryland
Full DetailsNiggerism (February 8th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: In light of the federal government’s efforts to enfranchise African Americans, the author declares that white men must “organize for self-defense”
Full DetailsThe Memorials (February 8th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: 1100 have signed local petitions to repeal the Registry Law, although some of the signees claim they were “misinformed” and don’t want to their names included
Full DetailsAnti-Registry Meeting (February 8th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: An anti-Registry Meeting was held in the Fourth District
Full DetailsUnion Meeting! (February 8th, 1866)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Notice of a meeting of "Loyal Men of Carroll County" in Westminster.
Full DetailsSoldier's Families (February 8th, 1866)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Advertisement of Wm. B. Hill, Baltimore, offering to help "white and colored soldiers" or their widows or heirs with claims for bounties, pensions, back pay, etc.
Full DetailsMaryland Unionists Threatened (February 8th, 1866)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: The Sentinel claims that the "Secesh fraternity" are threatening reprisals against Union men who refuse to sign the memorial for repeal of the RegistryLaw.
Full DetailsAn Honest and True Rebel (February 8th, 1866)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: A local Copperhead who wants to emigrate to Alabama has asked for a copy of his indictment for treason by the Carroll County Grand Jury to use as proof of his Rebel credentials.
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