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Rendition of Two Fugitive Slaves from Maryland (May 16th, 1860)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Two fugitive slaves, Allen Graff and Josiah Hay, who are owned by Absalom Cline and Charles Augustus Lawrence of Frederick County, were arrested recently. After hearing testimony, the commissioner issued warrants for the rendition of the slaves back to Maryland.
Full DetailsUnion Meeting (May 16th, 1860)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Young men of District No. 3 who support Bell and Everett are asked to meet on May 26 (1860) to form a Union Club.
Full DetailsAttention Junior Defenders! (May 16th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Order for all Junior Defenders to meet at their armory in winter uniform for parade and inspection. By order: Wm. P. Rice, O. S.
Full DetailsManumissions (May 16th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Announcement that the manumission of slaves is to be prohibited throughout Maryland as of June 1, 1860 by an act of the General Assembly.
Full DetailsFor the Examiner… (May 16th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Letter to the Examiner about a political announcement in the Citizen naming eight individuals who are on Democratic State Electoral Ticket. The Citizen does not make it clear which party these individuals represent. Letter writer wishes to have it clarified. Signed: "Q"
Full DetailsMaryland Fugitive Slaves (May 18th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: The capture and return of 2 runaway slaves from Frederick County, MD: Allen Graff and Josiah Hay, owned by Absalom Cline and Charles A. Lawson
Full DetailsIncendiary Publication (May 18th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: John A. Lynch, state's attorney for Frederick County, says the NY Tribune is an incendiary publication and postmasters who deliver it are subject to indictment.
Full DetailsSale of a Negro Boy (May 18th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Emanuel Troop, 16, to be sold by the sheriff in Westminster for stealing money from G. Washington Durbin.
Full DetailsJunior Defenders (May 22nd, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Frederick's Junior Defenders, Capt. John Ritchie, put on a show of maneuvers and firing at targets
Full DetailsNo More Manumissions (May 23rd, 1860)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The recent state law that prohibits the manumission of slaves takes affect on June 1 (1860). Those who wish to free their slaves should do so before then.
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