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Union Meeting & Pole Raising (February 1st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Ex-Governor Francis Thomas to be present and speak at Union meeting in Middletown in opposition to fomenters of rebellion
Full DetailsMssrs. Mittag & Sneary… (February 6th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A Union meeting was recently held in the Indian Springs District, at Four Locks, where a Union pole was raised to which was attached a flag bearing the motto “The Union Forever.” Speeches were given by Capt. Isaac Nesbitt and J.D. Bennett of Hagerstown and Lewis P. Firey [sic; Fiery] of Clear Spring.
Full DetailsMeeting at Licking Creek School-house, District, No. 15 (February 6th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: At a recent meeting held at the Licking Creek schoolhouse, District No.15, John T. Mason was made president, Samuel Mummery vice president, and Adolphus Smith and Jacob Trumpour, secretaries. Among its resolutions, support of propositions of Sen. John J. Crittenden, supports Gov. Hicks in refusing to convene the legislature or to call a state Convention, believes Maryland’s future is in the Union, and will support Abraham Lincoln as long as possible, resorting to constitutional remedies for grievances if needed.
Full DetailsWho are the Union Men? (February 6th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: There are two kinds of Union men, only one of which is devoted to the preservation of the Union. The first type supports Gov. Hicks’s policy and has no sympathy with secession. The other wishes to dissolve the Union for the purpose of reconstructing it later. The second type is disingenuous, however, as it only wishes to convince the Border States to join the Cotton States in secession.
Full DetailsBlack Republican Proclivities (February 6th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The (Hagerstown) Mail writes that Lewis P. Firey [sic; Fiery] has “Black Republican proclivities,” yet Firey [sic; Fiery] and his father have lost several thousand dollars worth of slave property in recent years. Firey [sic; Fiery] supports the Union because he realizes that slavery will be destroyed in Maryland if the Union is dissolved.
Full DetailsShall We Preserve Our Silence? (February 7th, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Everyone has a duty to speak out in support of the Constitution to preserve the Union; Maryland "mid way between the North and the South" could be an impartial arbiter but has not spoken out.
Full DetailsA Mass Meeting… (February 8th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: At Union meeting in Frederick speakers included Nelson (of MO) and locals Eichelberger, Carper and Hobbs.
Full DetailsMessrs. Editors… (February 13th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: David Gilbert of Boonsboro writes that, without his knowledge or consent, his name was added to a call for a Secession Convention set for Feb. 12 (1861) in Hagerstown. He adds that he is “opposed to Secession in any shape or form.”
Full DetailsUnion Meeting in Keedysville (February 13th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: On Feb. 2 (1861), the citizens of the Keedysville region met regarding the crisis in the country. Jacob H. Cost was chairman; Samuel Pry and Washington Kitzmiller, vice presidents; and Dr. H.G. Chritzman, secretary. Capt. Elias Davis of Boonsboro delivered an address. Among it resolutions, it denounces secession for the purpose of reconstructing the Union, supports amendments to the Constitution that would maintain the Union and supports the actions of Gov. Hicks.
Full DetailsMessrs. Mittag & Sneary… (February 13th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: At recent Union meeting in Sharpsburg, a 115 foot-high Union pole was raised. Capt. R.E. Cook’s Rifle Corps was present. Levi R. Shaw was made president; Capt. David Smith, vice president; and John Snyder and Capt. R.E. Cook, secretaries. J.D. Bennett of Hagerstown gave an address. Among its resolutions, it declared opposition “to all secession or revolutionary movements” and supported Gov. Hicks’ repeated refusal to convene the state legislature.
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