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Liberty Pole (January 23rd, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Lewis H. Dill, a patriotic citizen of Frederick City, erected a Liberty Pole at his home and a national flag was made by some ladies. When it became known that the pole was to be erected, the American Band volunteered to perform, speeches were made and a large and enthusiastic crowd assembled. The band performed "Hail, Columbia," the "Star-Spangled Banner," "Yankee Doodle" and Col. W. P. Maulsby spoke from Dill's porch.
Full DetailsUnion Pole (January 24th, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: The Carroll Guards raised a Union Pole in front of their armory
Full Details"The Sober Second Thought" (January 30th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Secession would not benefit Maryland because of the proximity of the North to it. Within ten years the state’s “slave interest” would be annihilated. Maryland has nothing to gain by disunion. Believes that the Republican Party will be defeated at the next election if it offers no guarantees to the border states, such as the propositions of Crittenden or Douglas.
Full DetailsAn Untruth (January 30th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The (Hagerstown) Mail recently exclaimed that it was surprised to find an article derogatory to the South published in a “professed Southern” newspaper, but, in fact, the article had its origin in the Washington Star, a Democratic newspaper, not in a Republican newspaper.
Full DetailsMeeting at Licking Creek School-House (January 30th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Last Saturday a Union meeting was held at the Licking Creek schoolhouse.
Full DetailsThe Crisis Meeting - Separation and Grand Union Demonstration (January 30th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: At a recent Grand Union Demonstration at the Public Square in Hagerstown, Daniel Startzman, Sr., was made chairman; Peter B. Small of Hagerstown, Lewis P. Fiery of Clear Spring and Jos. F. Davis of Funkstown, vice presidents; and J.D. Bennett and B.F. Lushbaugh of Hagerstown, secretaries. Among its resolutions, it supported the actions of Gov. Hicks in resisting efforts that might lead the state toward secession; it declared that remedies for grievances existed under the Constitution, such as appeals through the courts and the amendment of the Constitution, which should be utilized before any revolutionary action is taken; and that it expressed support for the Crittenden resolutions and others that would amend the Constitution to resolve the national crisis.
Full DetailsUnion Meeting (January 30th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: On Jan. 22 (1861), the citizens of Cavetown, Leitersburg and a part of the Hagerstown District met concerning national difficulties. James M. Leiter was made chair, Jacob Eckstine, vice president, and D.M. Good, secretary. Of the resolutions prepared by George W. Lantz, A.J. Hartman and John Slick, it declared “in favor of the perpetual union of the States,” in support of the actions of Gov. Hicks, opposed to an extra session of the state legislature or a Convention, and against secession.
Full DetailsA Servant for Hire! (January 30th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Advertisement: A “colored woman,” described as a good cook, is offered for sale by the year.
Full DetailsUnion Meeting in Clear Spring (January 30th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Union meeting held at the Academy in Clear Spring, District No. 4, Wednesday evening. Denton Jacques, Esq., Chair; George Ernst, V.P.; Dr. H. F. Perry, Sec. Called for citizens to offer resolutions, two offered and adopted, in support of the Constitution and the Union, in support of MD Gov. Thomas Holiday Hicks, "approve of the stand he has taken in refusing to convene the Legislature of the State in a period of intense excitement...", and supports "the final determination of President Buchanan to enforce the laws of the United States in the seceding States...", that South Carolina "is guilty of flagrant violations of law unparalleled in the annals of treason..."
Full DetailsHow to Save the Union (January 31st, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: A prescription for the preservation of the Union requires that the “Northern people abandon their opposition to the Constitutional rights of the South”
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