The Mass Meeting
Summary
A mass meeting held at the Court House to endorse Johnson Administration policy was disrupted by the “Copperhead faction,” which outnumbered the Union men. Madison Nelson chaired the meeting, but his remarks could hardly be heard over the noise and confusion. An overwhelming number of motions and amendments were proposed, but it was impossible to take action on them due to the confusion caused “by the rebel side of the house.” The chairman announced that a set of resolutions presented by Wm. P. Maulsby had passed, after which he adjourned the meeting even though other business remained. It is clear that Confederate sympathizers and returned soldiers had decided to take control of the meeting from Union men.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner
Publication Date: February 28th, 1866
Page/Column: 2C
Town: Frederick, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Politics
- Aftermath of War / Reconstruction
