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The Editor (January 10th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD

Summary: The Herald addresses the Maryland Union newspaper over a recent a recent squabble

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The Military Spirit (January 11th, 1860)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD

Summary: Urges citizens to revive interest in the military, which has been dormant for the last ten years. With the exception of the Potomac Guards of Williamsport and the recently formed Rohrersville Union Guard, there are no other military organizations in Washington County. John Brown’s raid has stimulated interest in the military in the rest of Maryland and in Virginia, but not here.

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Gubernatorial Messages (January 11th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Messages received lately from the governors of many different states about the Harpers Ferry Insurrection (John Brown's Raid). Without exception Northern governors condemn the "fanatical raid." However, there are some "factious demagogues who persist in sectional Agitation."

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Eighth of January (January 11th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: This "national anniversary" was celebrated over a 3-day period with different military groups parading through Frederick City and attending church. Rev. Dr. Zacharias delivered a sermon. Names of officers commanding some military groups included: Acting Capt. Frederick Keeler, Capt. J. T. Sinn, 1st Lieut. B. H. Schley, 1st Lieut. Walter Saunders, Capt. Hobbs.

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Military (January 11th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Paper reports that military spirit is "rife" in the land. Enumerates military units from some areas: e.g. "Liberty Riflemen" from Liberty (Libertytown) under Capt. A. A. Sappington, M.D. and "Union Cavalry Troop" from Unionville under Capt. M. C. McKinstry. Other officers in each military unit also listed.

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Adjutant General's Report (January 13th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD

Summary: Report on the numbers and types of weapons held in the state armories

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Buckeystown District Attention! (January 17th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD

Summary: Notice: Invitation to anyone interested in forming a "troop of horse" to meet in Buckeystown

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The Union Party (January 17th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD

Summary: The Herald expresses support of the formation of a National Union Party and believes Frederick should take part in the formation

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White Man's Party (January 17th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD

Summary: The Herald supports the formation of a "White man's party", stating that the "negro" population is getting too much attention

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We Would Say… (January 17th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD

Summary: The Herald discusses the Maryland Union and touches on the John Brown affair

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