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Proceedings of the Unconditional Union County Convention (August 15th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: At the Unconditional Union County Convention, which met in Frederick on August 11 (1866), delegates were elected to represent Frederick County in the State Convention: Upton Buhrman, Dr. Thomas Sim, Samuel Keefer, Henry Baker, Dr. A. Annan, T.L. McLean, and J.W.L. Carty. Delegates were also elected to represent the county in the Congressional Convention: Capt. John R. Rouzer, Upton Buhrman, Jonathan Routzahn, T.L. McLean, Thomas A. Smith, Lewis Crawford, David Rhinehart. Alternates were also selection for both conventions.
Full DetailsRebel Misrepresentation (August 15th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Examiner accuses two "rebel papers of this city" of reporting false information in regard to the election. It says the Judges of Election are allowed to refuse voters who were disloyal even if their names are currently on register lists. This is part of the Registry Law which has been upheld in court. Gov. Swann has said that "The Constitution requires the Judges to refuse the vote of a disloyal man."
Full DetailsBring on the Evidence (August 15th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Loyal Frederick citizens have furnished the Register with affidavits against six or eight disloyal persons now listed as registered voters. The Registry Law says disloyal men may not vote.
Full DetailsWhat Next? (August 15th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Anthony Kimmel was the "self-constituted" delegate to the "Democratic" State Convention from Frederick County which met in Baltimore.
Full DetailsPrimary Meetings (August 16th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Citizens are encouraged to attend the Primary Meetings to appoint delegates to the County Convention to nominate candidates for County Commissioners, Sheriff and County Surveyor.
Full DetailsRegistration of Voters (August 16th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Paper explains procedure for registration including oath and what it means - argues that there should be no "cross-examination" of applicants - other aspects of registering discussed
Full DetailsOrder of Golden Circle (August 16th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Society of pro-Southern Carroll County individuals former before Civil War - paper argues that membership in that society should not disqualify person from voting
Full Details(August 16th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Radical Carroll County Mass Convention met at Court House in Westminster - named delegates to state convention in Frederick on August 22 - will nominate a candidate for Congress
Full DetailsMass Meeting in Myers' District (August 16th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Reports large attendance at Johnson Meeting - expected speakers didn't show up so alternates spoke - people of Myers' District "concerned about the condition of the country"
Full DetailsNotice (August 16th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Johnson meeting at Brown's school house - 4th election district on August 25th
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