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Public Meetings (October 23rd, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Lists Republican Union district meetings, where and when they will be held
Full DetailsNegro Suffrage (October 23rd, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A debate over allowing male African Americans to vote was held
Full DetailsThat Procession (October 23rd, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A Democratic (termed “Rebel” by the author) torchlight procession was held in Frederick City on last Friday
Full DetailsHigh Handed Game (October 23rd, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Several Union men are reported as having been removed from the voter registration list in Buckeystown, a move the author terms “Rebel rascality”
Full DetailsThe Rebel Meeting At New Market (October 23rd, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A Democratic meeting was held in New Market last Saturday
Full DetailsRobert C. Thornsburg (October 23rd, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The paper endorses Robert C. Thornburg, Union candidate for sheriff, on the merit of his service to the county during the war. It addresses The Mail's denunciation of him. Thornburg served as Deputy U. S. Marshal for Washington Co. during the war. The paper claims that Washington Co. was invaded more often than any other county in Maryland, had more blockade runners and spies, etc. Handling all of these situations was part of Thornburg's job.
Full DetailsForgetting his Promise (October 23rd, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The paper notes that its rival The Mail is continuing its character attacks despite a promise to halt them. The Union candidates it has recently criticized are Messrs. Logan and Zeigler who are running for Register and Clerk.
Full DetailsLook to your Registration Lists… (October 23rd, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: "Look to your Registration Lists, Union men of Washington County. See that the name of every Union voter is on them and that none are improperly stricken off. Attend also to the transfers of the names of those voters who have removed from one district to the other."
Full DetailsGrand Mass Meeting… (October 23rd, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A meeting of "Friends of the Union" is scheduled for Union men of Washington Co. Many speakers to address people including some from abroad. Speakers include: Hon. Hugh Lenox Bond, Hon. Edward McPherson, Capt. Randolph Jones, etc.
Full DetailsMass Meeting and Barbeque (October 24th, 1867)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Mass meeting and barbeque in Westminster on November 2nd with speakers Gov. Swann, Oden Bowie (candidate for governor) - meeting intended also to draw "enquirers after political Truth" which Democrats are offering
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