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The Patriot's Day (October 29th, 1868)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Newspaper draws on story of Admiral Nelson inspiring his seamen before a battle to inspire voters for Republican ticket - urges support for Judge Weisel for Congress - numerous reminders on Page 2 to "Vote for Judge Weisel."
Full DetailsThe Grant, Colfax and Weisel Mass Meeting, on Saturday Last, was a Grand Success! (November 4th, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Republican meeting in Hagerstown a great success, music by the Leitersburg Band, speeches by Judges Armour and Weisel John E. Smith of Carroll Co..Geo. French, Geo. Pearre and Capt. Naill.
Full DetailsAll Bosh! (November 4th, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Herald rebuts the Mail's claim that high Washington Co. taxes can be blamed on the Republicans, citing the Democrats expenditures on Swann's militia, aid to needy Confederates and Eastern Shore railroads.
Full DetailsGrant, Colfax and Weisel Meetings (November 4th, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Republican meetings held in Washington Co. at Sharpsburg, Indian Spring, Clear Spring, Boonsboro and Williamsport.
Full DetailsElection Returns (November 5th, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Unofficial results show Hamill and Seymour were winners in Carroll County
Full DetailsMurder North and South (November 5th, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Radical papers full of reports of murders of Negroes and Northern men in cold blood - position of paper that Congress' politics have pitted two races against each other - notes increased violence in New England which is attributed to "avarice, irreligion
Full DetailsThe crowning statue for the Monument.. (November 5th, 1868)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Statue to sit atop monument at National Cemetery in Gettysburg has arrived at site - was carved in Italy - will be erected in spring
Full DetailsRegistration of Voters (November 5th, 1868)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: List of number of registered voters in each election district in Carroll County - total is 6,000 - paper notes this is a "considerable increase" over number of voters in previous year
Full DetailsRepublican Meeting at C. Zacharias' Hotel (November 5th, 1868)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Final Republican meeting of campaign in Westminster well attended in spite of storm - speeches by Col. McKellip and editor of "Sentinel"
Full DetailsHear the Glad News of Victory (November 5th, 1868)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Announcement of Republican victory in presidential election - report of votes in various states and in 4th Congressional District in Maryland - Democratic candidate for 4th District Hamill defeated Republican Weisel
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