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For the Examiner… (July 4th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Letter to the editor from "Patriotism" urging people to support the Bell and Everett ticket as the one which does not show sectionalism as seen by nominees of other parties - Lincoln, Douglas and Breckinridge.
Full DetailsFor the Examiner… (July 4th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Letter to the Examiner editor from "Looker On" describing the political speeches he heard by B. T. Johnson and ex-Gov. Lowe at the Court House square in Frederick City during the Breckinridge and Lane Ratification meeting.
Full DetailsPublic Sale (July 4th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement: Public sale of Negro man Luke, aged about 30 years, a slave until January 11, 1865. Sold by executor of estate of Elizabeth M. Nelson to whom he previously belonged. Not to be sold out of state or to anyone who would take him out of state. Held at the jail.
Full DetailsThere are now six Presidential… (July 6th, 1860)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Lists the presidential candidates: John Bell, Union candidate; Abraham Lincoln, Black Republican candidate; Stephen Arnold Douglas, regular Democratic candidate; John C. Breckinridge, Southern Intervention Democratic candidate; Sam Houston, Texan Democratic candidate and Gerritt Smith for the Abolitionists. Electoral tickets for the first four candidates are expected to be run in Maryland.
Full DetailsMilitary (July 6th, 1860)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Gov. Hicks has appointed 5 local men as staff of the 4th Division of the MD Militia - names and positions are listed. That division encompasses all of Allegany and Washington counties and parts of Frederick, Carroll and Baltimore counties. Within the limits there are 3 brigades, 5 regiments of cavalry and 16 regiments of infantry, all under the command of Maj. Gen. Anthony Kimmel.
Full DetailsCan't Agree (July 6th, 1860)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: An attempt has been made to hold a Breckinridge meeting in Frederick City - lists the proceedings of that attempt
Full DetailsCarroll Greys (July 6th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Report on the commissions received for the officers of the Carroll Guards
Full DetailsSmallwood Infantry (July 6th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: The Smallwood Infantry has 52 members and meets twice a week for drill
Full DetailsMilitary Appointments (July 6th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: List of officers appointed in the "2d regiment 1st Regimental Cavalry District M.M." which includes a large portion of Frederick and Carroll Counties
Full DetailsEditorial Change (July 11th, 1860)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Bradley T. Johnson, the senior editor of the Maryland Union of Frederick, has resigned. Mr. Cole, the junior editor, if he could become sole owner, intends to promote the candidacy of Douglas and Johnson.
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