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Belles' Lettres' Association (August 8th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Belles Lettres Association of Frederick College will hold a debate on the question, "Is war a greater evil than intemperance?" The debaters are James Murdoch and Charles Boyd who will argue in the affirmative and E. Derr and R. G. Claret will argue the negative. The president of the Association is James Murdoch.
Full DetailsThe Libel Suit (August 8th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A trial in Circuit Court of Washington County of Messrs. Baughman and Norris, publishers of the Republican Citizen. The defense relied upon the two-fold plea of "not guilty" and justification. The plaintiff's testimony thus far contradicts what the defense has presented. It appears that the jury is left to decide on the amount of the damages, whether large or small, but no verdict has been reached.
Full DetailsFor The Examiner (August 8th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: "N" writes to The Examiner about a meeting of the Breckinridge faction of the Democratic Party in Frederick. A resolution was passed saying Breckinridge and Lane were the true and only nominees of the party. The Citizen's editor and the "Citizen clique" were present and voted for the resolution, but the Citizen later denied that Breckinridge was nominated.
Full DetailsA Breckinridge meeting… (August 10th, 1860)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Announcement for a Breckinridge meeting that will take place in Middletown at the Academy with John Ritchie, Esq. as a speaker.
Full DetailsThe Meeting Last Saturday (August 10th, 1860)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The Union Club meeting in Middletown at which Ulysses Hobbs and ___ Cooper, Esqs. of Frederick City spoke was well attended and the speakers acquitted themselves "nobly."
Full DetailsDon't Forget (August 10th, 1860)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Advertisement: A reminder who those who plan to attend the Ratification Meeting in Frederick City and desire to "take a smile," that they should call on uncle Jimmy Stevens at the Fountain Inn on Market Street. He offers all the best liquors, wines, ales and delicacies of the season. "Don't forget uncle Jimmy."
Full DetailsThe Ratification Meeting (August 10th, 1860)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The Union ratification meeting in Frederick City promises to be a grand affair. Letters of acceptance have been received from a number of men who will speak.
Full DetailsRunaway Negroes (August 10th, 1860)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: 2 valuable slaves belonging to Benjamin Snouffer ran away from his home at Carroll's Manor in this county last Sunday night.
Full DetailsThe Ratification Meeting (August 10th, 1860)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The Union ratification meeting in Frederick was well attended. Dr. Jacob Baer was the presiding officer and there were a number of speakers.
Full DetailsMeeting of the Executive Committee (August 10th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Report on the meeting of the executive committee of the Constitutional Union party [middle of the article is missing]
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