Republicans of Washington Co.
Summary
The “defenders of treason” have finished writing a new state Constitution that will be placed before the voters on Sept. 18 (1867). The number of judges on both the Court of Appeals and the Circuit Court of the county would be increased, at higher salaries in each case. Loyal men are urged to vote against the Constitution. Corruption and higher taxation will result if it is approved.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald and Torch Light
Publication Date: August 21st, 1867
Page/Column: 2A
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Politics
- Aftermath of War / Reconstruction
