An Armed Convention
Summary
The Frederick Herald states that an effort will be made to break up the upcoming Breckinridge Convention. "Perhaps the object of the warning is to attract attention and attendance." "We think the apprehension of interference is idle…" "Hostile preparation...for a determined resistance is an uncalled for and unnecessary menace. Ours is a peaceable and order-loving community."
Transcript
AN ARMED CONVENTION – The Herald of yesterday apprehends that an effort will be made by certain parties “to break up or disturb” the Breckenridge Convention today, and “warns” those, if any, who entertain an idea of following the disgraceful example of the Secessionists on the 16th ult. That the attempt “will be promptly met by a determined resistance” and that they have the “MATERIAL” to do it. Perhaps the object of the warning is to attract attention and attendance. We think the apprehension of interference is idle and causeless, and that all hostile preparation of “material” for a “determined resistance” is an uncalled for and unnecessary menace – ours is a peaceable and order-loving community.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner
Publication Date: January 16th, 1861
Page/Column: 2
Town: Frederick, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Politics
