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Union Meeting and Pole Raising (June 12th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: In addition to the flag hoisted during a pole raising, a streamer was attached which read “the Union must be preserved.”
Full DetailsAttention Soldiers! (June 12th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A variety of drill books and other military-related items are advertised for sale.
Full DetailsThe Ship On The Breakers (June 13th, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: President Lincoln is expanding executive powers by increasing the army and navy without an act of Congress
Full DetailsMilitary (June 13th, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: The Guards and the Smallwood Infantry paraded and conducted exercises in Westminster
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>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: At a meeting of the Smallwood Infantry on June 8, a resolution was passed expressing appreciation to the ladies of Westminster for their acts of kindness
Full DetailsResults of Election (June 14th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Results of the congressional election in Frederick County, comparing Francis Thomas's support in 1860 and 1861
Full DetailsWhat was it (June 14th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Speculation that the Harper's Ferry bridge has been blown up
Full DetailsStars and Stripes (June 14th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Of 122 families in Middletown, 105 are Union supporters. Many residences have flags on display now and other loyal citizens are planning to follow suit. "It is no longer treason in Maryland to acknowledge the 'Stars and Stripes.'"
Full DetailsA Stampede (June 14th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: About 30 men from the adjoining counties in Virginia passed through Middletown en route to Baltimore and some planned to enlist in the Federal army; many were married men who left their families to avoid being forced into the rebel army. Virginians report that thousands loyal to the Union are fleeing that state in every direction. Middletown offered supper to an omnibus load of about 20 men in flight.
Full DetailsWouldn't Serve (June 14th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: George Schley declined the nomination to run against Francis Thomas for the seat in Congress from Maryland's 5th District. He said he was opposed to secession and didn't believe it the proper or Constitutional way to redress the grievances.
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