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Passage of Troops (September 18th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: 2 cavalry companies passed through Frederick City, said to be part of command of Col. W. H. La Motte. For reasons of prudence, their numbers, destination, etc. are not revealed.
Full DetailsDistrict Meetings (September 18th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Proceedings and resolutions of the Union-supporters' district meetings in Frederick County. Frederick, Jackson, Urbana, Creagerstown, Jefferson, Woodsboro, Johnsville, Buckeystown, Petersville, Mechanicstown, Liberty, and Mt. Pleasant districts. Some only voted for delegates to County Convention, others said emphatically they were to vote to support Union, some said they were to nominate for local offices. These were all Union voters, so newspaper articles did not include all resolutions texts, "for want of space", but it may be that all were of the same tone.
Full DetailsUrbana District (September 18th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Announcement of meeting to nominate one Supervisor, three Justices of the Peace, and three Constables, to be held at Urbana Primary Schoolhouse. All true and loyal Union voters of Urbana District, regardless of prior predilections, are called to attend.
Full DetailsA Card (September 18th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice: Daniel Witmer writes that he is “an old Jackson Democrat,” but a Union man who is loyal to the government.
Full DetailsDistrict No. 5 (September 18th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: In the recent District No. 5 Friends of the Union meeting, held at the home of Silas Graves in Hancock, Devalt Stottlemyer was made chairman and R.E. Taney secretary. Ten delegates were appointed to meet in Hagerstown on Sept. 21 (1861). The nomination of District officers will be made on Oct. 5.
Full DetailsDistrict No. 8 (September 18th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: At the Sept. 14 (1861) District No. 8 “Friends of the Union, the Constitution, and the Enforcement of the Laws” meeting held in Rohrersville, ten delegates were selected to represent the district in the Sept. 21 County Convention to be held in Hagerstown. Chairman of the meeting was Jonathan Tobey, the secretary was Samuel Rourer and an address was given by Nathan D. Tobey. On Oct. 5 a meeting will be held to nominate candidates for district offices.
Full DetailsDistrict No. 6 (September 18th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: "the loyal citizens of District No. 6" attended a meeting of the Union Central Committee in Boonsboro, Saturday September 14, "to elect delegates to the Convention to be held in Hagerstown, on the 21st of September, to nominate a County ticket." Officers of the meeting were Michael Newcomer, Chairman, Henry S. Eavey, V.P., and Frisby J. Davis, Secretary. Names of 20 delegates elected included in article.
Full DetailsDistrict No. 14 (September 18th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: "The friends of the Union assembled in primary meeting at the residence of Isaac Garver, Esq., in Ringgold, Saturday last…" Isaac H. Durborow appointed President, Isaac Garver, VP, and George K. Boyer, Secretary. Committee including John Stone, Jr., Christian Mentzer and John N. Newcomer "appointed to name ten Delegates to the County Convention to be held in Hagerstown on Saturday the 21st..." List of ten delegates included in article. Also Stephen G. Martin elected candidate for District Magistrate and Nimrod Ashbaugh candidate for District [14] Supervisor.
Full DetailsDistrict No. 9 (September 18th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Called "by the Central Committee of Washington County, a large meeting of the Union men was held at the house of H. Garlinger in Leitersburg, on Saturday 14th inst." Daniel Mentzer, Chair; George W. Pole, Secretary. "a committee was appointed to report delegates to the County Convention on the 21st inst..." 10 men named. George Bowers nominated candidate for Supervisor. Address by Judge Armour. Resolved to hold election for District Officers at "the Academy" on September 28, 1861.
Full DetailsGrand Union Mass Meeting (September 18th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: "Grand Union Mass Meeting will be held in Hagerstown, on Tuesday, 24th September, inst. When the people will be addressed by Augustus W. Bradford and Samuel S. Maffit, Esqs…Union candidates for Governor and Comptroller, and other distinguished gentlemen..." Hope that friends of the "Union, the Constitution, and the Enforcement of the Laws" will attend "in large numbers...in defense of our Glorious Union..."
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