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Falsifying the Record (January 23rd, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: editorial on the Address to the people of MD purported to have been adopted at the secession convention as it was printed in the Republican Citizen newspaper
Full DetailsMilitary (January 23rd, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: (Blurry) Co. B, attached to Independent Riflemen and consisting of young gentlemen between ages 18 and 21, Captain Charles W. Saunders commanding, elected Charles E. Simmons, Esq. 1st Lieutenant. Editor of Examiner states that six staff members now in military units and, if the secessionists to secede, plunging the country into Civil War, then these soldiers will be found in the ranks under the "folds of the Star Spangled Banner".
Full DetailsThe Position of Maryland (January 23rd, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Letter to Governor Hicks (blurry)
Full DetailsServant Woman for Sale (January 23rd, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: ( Blurry) Advertisement: sale of a 21 year old woman who still has 11 years left to serve.
Full DetailsServant Boy for Sale (January 23rd, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement: sale of a 17 year old servant boy, slave-for-life, excellent farmhand. Inquire at Examiner office for further particulars,
Full Details"Shirking the Question" (January 23rd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The (Hagerstown) Mail recently published “garbled and mutilated sentences” from Whig politicians Clay, Webster and Fillmore in an attempt to show that these men believed that the Constitution supported the right of secession. The Mail ignores the fact that former Democratic President Andrew Jackson explicitly stated that secession is not a constitutional right.
Full DetailsThe County Meeting (January 23rd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: On Jan. 15 (1861), a large meeting of the citizens of Washington County was held at the Court House, without regard to party. J. Dixon Roman and Lewis P. Fiery of Clear Spring gave addresses in favor of the Union and the actions of Gov. Hicks. James H. Grove of Hagerstown and Daniel Witmer of Beaver Creek spoke in favor of a Convention.
Full DetailsCounty Convention (January 23rd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: At Washington County Convention held on Jan. 15, 1861 in Hagerstown, without regard to party, the following officers were appointed: Dr. Charles MacGill and John McKee, chairmen; Joseph A. Skinner and Richard Sheckles, vice presidents; Charles J. Nesbitt and Lewis P. Fiery, secretaries. Its resolutions stated that the national crisis was caused by the northern states, urged the north to repeal laws that violate Constitution, suggested that the Constitution should be amended along lines of Crittenden resolutions, urged that hostilities be avoided, and asked Gov. Hicks to recommend that the people convene to determine their views on calling a state convention. A minority report resolved that the seceded states could not be forced to remain in the Union, that the government has no power to use force against a state and that a state convention should be called.
Full DetailsMeeting at Smithsburg (January 23rd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A recent meeting in District No. 7 (Smithsburg) was held to consider the present national crisis. Chairman was Geo. Winters; secretary, Philip Oswald; committee to report resolutions, Wm. B. McAtee and J.D. Price. The committee approved the first four resolutions prepared by a recent Hagerstown meeting, amended the fifth one, and disapproved of the sixth one. Among its own resolutions, it declared devotion to the Union, that the Cotton States acted too hastily, and urged that all parties avoid acting out of passion.
Full DetailsUnion Meeting at Rohrersville (January 23rd, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: At a recent meeting held in District No. 8 (Rohrersville) to consider the national crisis, Elias E. Rohrer was appointed chairman; Josiah E. Mullendore, secretary; Lewis Lamar proposed the resolutions; and N.D. Toby delivered an address. Among the resolutions, it declared devotion to the Union and support for Gov. Hicks’ efforts to prevent Maryland’s withdrawal from the Union.
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