Adjourned
Summary
The General Assembly of MD, a majority of whom are rejected secessionists, adjourned and will meet again July 30th. They passed appropriation bills to the amount of $20,000 to cover the cost of the session, directed the governor to return State arms to the companies he disarmed (i.e. disarm Unionists and arm Secessionists) and other matters involving military companies. The Examiner speaks of "the outrageous acts of this lawless body [the Legislature]" and suggests that a majority of the people of Maryland should present a petition for immediate adjournment to the Legislature. If the Legislature won't heed the voice of the people, then there are those who will "carry this fiat of the people into speedy and certain effect."
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: June 28th, 1861
Page/Column: 2B
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Secession Debate
