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Executive Committee (August 29th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: A list of the men chosen by Unconditional Union Central Committee to form an executive committee for the Frederick District.

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Song of The Dying Swan (August 29th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: A satirical poem by "a radical," titled "Song of the Dying 'Swann'," concerning the political death of MD Gov. Thomas Swann at the hands of Montgomery Blair.

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We take the following… (August 29th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: The Examiner attacks the Maryland Union newspaper for threatening election judges who refuse the votes of "registered traitors"

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Another Rebel Raid (August 29th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: A Rebel "raid" (commemorating the occupation of Frederick by Lee in 1862) is scheduled; Charles F. Train and Rev. John Hogan of Missouri will be among the speakers.

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Our Congressional District (August 30th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD

Summary: Discusses delegates from 4th Congressional District who support President Johnson - Frederick Co. delegates missing -

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The Achme [sic] of Political Infamy (August 30th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD

Summary: Disagreement with editorial position of "American Sentinel" over selection of registers by Gov. Swann - Democrats feel registration of voters in County going well

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The Philadelphia Convention (August 30th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD

Summary: Reports on "harmony" of Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia - says Radicals are "confused" by this harmony

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Lieutenant Governor Pro Tem. (August 30th, 1866)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD

Summary: Letter to editor of "Sentinel" from Uniontown resident complaining about the acting Lt. Gov. of Maryland (from Carroll County, but unnamed), whose attempt to force Registers to register former rebels has been thwarted.

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Removal (August 30th, 1866)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD

Summary: The Sentinel wonders why the Election District Register's office has been moved from the Court House to West End of Westminster - was it done to benefit "sensitive rebels" ashamed to take oaths at the Court House?

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One or the Other (August 30th, 1866)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD

Summary: The Sentinel warns Union men they must choose - if you are not with the Union Party you are against it - if you don't stand with the party you are "aiding the revival of rebellion."

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