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The Antietam Dedication (September 25th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Detailed report of the speakers and attendees at the Antietam dedication given. Attendees estimated at 10,000 including President and some of his cabinet, several governors and their staff. About 90% of attendees came from within 50 mile radius including families of fallen soldiers, etc. Some people expressed disappointment in occasion and there is a reference to negative reporting by other newspapers.
Full DetailsA Serenade (September 25th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Governor Geary, Gen. Negley and Col. Wyncoop were guests of Judge Joseph Rench of Hagerstown on their way to the Antietam Dedication Ceremony. They were treated to a serenade and made speeches of thanks which were not complimentary to Johnson.
Full DetailsMilitary in our Town (September 25th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Units of veterans and National Guardsmen passed through Hagerstown en route to Antietam dedication adding much to the ceremony by their presence. The units came from Philadelphia.
Full DetailsAttention Soldiers (September 25th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A meeting in Hagerstown to organize a volunteer infantry company of "Boys in Blue" and others not in favor of Gov. Swann's militia.
Full DetailsMilitary in our Towns (September 25th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Local residents are reminded of the Battle of Antietam as several reserve regiments pass through the town on their way to the dedication of Antietam
Full DetailsDistrict Meetings (September 26th, 1867)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: District meetings of Democratic Conservatives for choosing delegates to the County Nominating Convention
Full DetailsOfficial Results (September 26th, 1867)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Publication of official results for vote on ratification of new state constitution - "For" vote by Carroll and across the state
Full DetailsRally, Union Men, Rally (September 26th, 1867)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Notice: Schedule of Republican Union Party primary meetings to be held in the various election districts of Carroll COunty county; issued by Joshua C. Gist, President and Joseph Shaeffer, Secty.
Full DetailsThe Constitutional Election (September 26th, 1867)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Lists the results in Carroll County's election districts on the vote on the new state constitution; majority for adoption was 267 votes; state-wide the vote was for adoption.
Full DetailsThe Result and its Lesson (September 26th, 1867)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: The Sentinel calls for renewed and greater efforts to get out the Republican vote in Carroll County in November after losing the constitutional vote.
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