Copperhead Mass Meeting
Summary
The mass meeting of the “Copperhead faction” of the county was successful, numbering 1,932 persons, although only about half of those in attendance were adult men, some of whom were from outside the county. Speeches were given by Gen. Heath, Frank Gallagher of Baltimore and F.J. Nelson. Drunkenness was observed among the attendees.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner
Publication Date: November 7th, 1866
Page/Column: 2
Town: Frederick, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Politics
- Aftermath of War / Reconstruction
