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Union Central Committee (October 24th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Thomas Gorsuch, Chairman of Central Committee of the Unconditional Union Party, lists committee members from all election districts and urges attendance at the upcoming meeting.
Full DetailsUnion Central Committee (October 26th, 1860)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Notice of upcoming meeting of the Central Committee of the Constitutional Union Party in Frederick
Full DetailsRally, Union Men! (October 30th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice of Union Party meeting at Union Bridge to beaddressed by Kilgour, Simpson and Koons, and meeting in Frederick of Central Comm. of National Union Party of Frederick Co.
Full DetailsMinute Men of 1860 (October 30th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice of Minute Men of 1860 meeting at Union Hall, J.W.L. Carty, Pres.
Full DetailsRally! Rally! Rally! (October 30th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Frederick Herald encourages Frederick citizens to attend a rally in support of Bell and Everett
Full Details$200 Reward! (October 31st, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement: Reward for return of runaway Negro Man Ben Sands, age about 21. Gives description. Ben living with Mr. Glaze for several years. Signed: Jacob Grove, Frederick City.
Full DetailsFor the Examiner… (October 31st, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Letter to the editor from "Anti-Secession" asking why ex-Gov. Lowe doesn't speak in Frederick City but speaks elsewhere. Is he afraid to preach "Disunion" or confront Douglas Democrats?
Full DetailsGreat Union Demonstration (October 31st, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A Grand Torchlight Procession to occur in Baltimore - a gathering of "Minute Men of '60" who are the supporters of Bell and Everett. Up to 10,000 participants from around state are expected. The B&O offers half-price ticket on return train to Frederick after the parade. Letter from James S. Parr, Chairman of Minute Men, says event will show the nation that Maryland is supporting the Union.
Full DetailsUnion Meetings (October 31st, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Editorial says there is evidence that people of Frederick County are standing by the Union by large, zealous turnouts at Union meetings in Johnsville, Buckeystown, Petersville and New Market.
Full DetailsJoint Discussion (October 31st, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Republican Citizen says a Breckinridge elector asked a Union elector to meet for joint discussion. Examiner suggests that Mr. Carper, the Union elector, should not help the opposition gain attendance at their meeting by subjecting Union listeners to Breckinridge arguments.
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