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Registered Rebel Voters (April 12th, 1867)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: In Frederick 53 of 129 registered voters were "returned rebels;" editor of The Examiner asks if "there is any security for loyal men?"
Full DetailsThe Verdict (April 17th, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Although most Frederick County voters have cast their ballots against the convening of a state convention, the overwhelming majority of voters in the state were in favor of a state convention
Full DetailsElection Returns (April 17th, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The election results of every county in Maryland is shown, making abundantly clear the victory of supporters of a state convention over their opponents
Full DetailsElection Returns Frederick County (April 17th, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The election results within Frederick County are broken down by district
Full DetailsThe Election in Carroll (April 18th, 1867)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Carroll County voted against having a constitutional convention by a narrow margin - paper feels Conservatives were apathetic - however, across Maryland, the majority voted in favor of the convention
Full DetailsNegro Equality (April 19th, 1867)
>From The Republican Citizen; Frederick, MD
Summary: Article about Reverend Benjamin Tanner who spoke at Bethel Church "Bureau" meeting, advocate of human unity, believed to to be married to a white woman
Full DetailsCall for a Convention (April 24th, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: People opposed to the upcoming state election are requested to gather in district meetings to elect delegates to a county convention which will then send delegates to the state convention in protest
Full DetailsLoyal League (April 24th, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Loyal League of Frederick will hold an important meeting next Monday
Full DetailsRepublican State Central Committee (April 24th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: At an April 17, 1867 meeting of the Republican Union State Central Committee it was requested that Baltimore and the counties hold primary assemblages to elect delegates to a State Republican Convention to be held on Baltimore on May 14, and that the primary meetings are open to all citizens regardless of past political affiliations, race or color. The purpose of the Convention is to consider that “best method of guaranteeing to the people a Republican form of Government.”
Full Details[?] Mistake (portion of this title/headline torn off paper) (April 25th, 1867)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Paper repeats its position on Negro suffrage - not in favor - believes Negroes should return to Africa
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