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What it Costs the People! (January 29th, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The expenses that the Democrat-controlled government has run up over the past year are listed. In the 1864 Maryland Constitution, the expenses for the legislators were fixed, but in 1867, this was changed to give per diem expenses as well as mileage. There were three sessions of the legislature in 1867 which increased the costs as well as amounts proposed for paying bounties, compensation to slave-holders, etc. The treasury is empty. The total amount appropriated in the last session was between $4 million and $5 million. It is costing $1,000 per day to keep the legislature in session. Figures are given for the expenses for members of the legislature from each county.
Full DetailsThe Senatorial Election (January 29th, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A letter to the editor from "Anon" comments on the bad feelings regarding the election, "not only by the Conservatives, but also by many influential Democrats." The party in the Western counties may be ruined. While the Radicals talk of having "Ratification" meetings, the Democrats and Conservatives talk of "Indignation" meetings. The writer says that Swann may now be looking at the backs of his Democratic friends.
Full DetailsSenator Thomas (January 30th, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Some questions over seating of Thomas by Senate - enemies of Governor Swann want to see Thomas seated because otherwise the seat may go to Swann
Full DetailsColonel Maulsby (January 30th, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Frederick newspapers favor selection of Maulsby to run for seat representing 4th Congressional District - although he lost in previous election, he put up a "good fight"
Full DetailsRadical Convention (January 30th, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Republicans will hold state convention on March 6th to choose delegates to "Mongrel National Convention"
Full Details[Assorted articles on national political issues] (January 30th, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Various articles related to national political scene - includes information about impeachment issue
Full DetailsA Meeting of the Carroll… (January 30th, 1868)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Announcement of meeting of Carroll Union League.
Full DetailsRepublican County Convention (January 30th, 1868)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Notice:Republicans of Carroll County are to meet to select delegates to the State Convention to select delegates to the Republican National Convention in Chicago.
Full DetailsAttention Soldiers (January 30th, 1868)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: All soldiers and sailors are invited to the meeting of the Grand Army of the Republic at Carroll Hall, Westminster.
Full DetailsWe call attention… (January 30th, 1868)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Attention is drawn to the advertisement of A. D. Schaeffer, in regard to bounty claims.
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