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The Union of the States (November 14th, 1860)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: With the recent election of Abraham Lincoln, South Carolina is already considering secession from the Union. A constitutionally elected president should be given an opportunity to govern before he is judged. It he fails to follow the Constitution and laws, he can be removed by constitutional means. Urges citizens to stand for the Union.
Full DetailsThe Result in Maryland (November 14th, 1860)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: In the recent presidential election, Maryland supported Breckinridge and Lane by a small majority. In the counties, however, Bell had a plurality of over 1,600 votes. Provides unofficial elections returns by county.
Full DetailsThe Official Vote of Washington County (November 14th, 1860)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Provides official election returns for Washington County in the recent presidential canvass, which shows that Bell tallied ninety-two more votes than Breckinridge.
Full DetailsPresidential Election. 1860 (November 14th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Official election results listed for Frederick County. Bell/Everett ticket received highest number of votes; Breckinridge/Lane next highest; Douglas/Johnson ticket third and Lincoln/Hamlin fourth.
Full DetailsAccidental Death (November 15th, 1860)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: An enslaved African American man belonging to Mr. Forney of Reisterstown was thrown off an omnibus and killed while being transported back to his owner after having been caught as a runaway
Full DetailsAttention! Smallwood Infantry (November 16th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: The Smallwood Infantry are to meet at their armory on Nov. 17 for inspection, drill and target firing
Full DetailsOfficial Vote Carroll County (November 16th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Vote by district in Carroll County and by county in the presidential election on 1860 and by county on the "Free Negro Act"
Full DetailsAttention! Carroll Guards (November 16th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: The Carroll Guards are to meet at the Odd Fellow's Hall on Saturday, Nov. 17
Full DetailsThanksgiving (November 21st, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Editorial announcing Gov. Hicks's proclamation of November 29th as day of prayer and Thanksgiving in state. Many other states have also set apart this day.
Full DetailsIt Only Knows the South (November 21st, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Examiner asks the Breckinridge "organ" to define its position on the subject of secession. Accuses the Citizen newspaper and its advisors of "being instrumental in bringing about the present unhappy condition of affairs." Asks the Citizen to explain what it feels should be done about seceding states.
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