Union Meeting at Smithsburg
Summary
Citizens of District No. 7 (Smithsburg), met recently regarding the General Assembly considering creating a Committee of Safety “composed mostly of violent Secessionists.” The meeting was chaired by Wm. Adams, with J.W. Barkdoll, secretary. A committee composed a memorial addressed to the General Assembly, expressing opposition to the bill creating a Committee of Safety, which was adopted, and ten citizens were appointed to obtain the signatures of the people.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: May 8th, 1861
Page/Column: 2D
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Politics
- Home Front / Effects of War
