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Breckinridge County Meeting (August 10th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: The Breckinridge faction of the Democratic party held a meeting to select delegates to the state convention
Full DetailsDistrict Meetings (August 10th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: There will be meetings of the Union Party in each district on August 18 and a mass county meeting in Westminster on September 8, all to plan for the coming election
Full DetailsPublic Speaking (August 14th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice that J. Mortimer Kilgour, of from Frederick, will address the Union Club of Middletown District
Full DetailsPublic Addresses (August 14th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: Dr. Thomas W. Simpson, of Liberty, and J. M. Kilgour will speak at Union Hall in Frederick
Full DetailsTo Whom It May Concern (August 14th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Blistering denial of report that the Herald will support Lincoln and Hamlin
Full DetailsUnion Ratification Meeting (August 14th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Report of Nation Union Meeting in Frederick to support Bell and Everett, speakers Roman, Cooper, Webster, and Carper
Full DetailsMr. Orr's Letter (August 14th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Attention called to letter of ex-Speaker Orr, reflecting the growing danger of Southern secession if Lincoln is elected
Full DetailsThe Administration Endorsed (August 15th, 1860)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Democrats of Washington County recently endorsed President Buchanan’s administration, but it has been a failure, characterized by high spending, increased sectional animosity, and a low tariff that ruins domestic industry. Urges the support of John Bell and Edward Everett. A meeting in support of their candidacy has already been held in Boonsboro, and future meetings will be held in Sharpsburg and Williamsport.
Full DetailsAn Old Record (August 15th, 1860)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Frederick Union, which supports Douglas and Johnson, reprinted the proceedings of the Washington County Democratic Congressional Convention from 1855, which included a resolution supporting the right of those living in the territories to decide for themselves if they wish to have or exclude slavery.
Full DetailsRally for the Union! (August 15th, 1860)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice: The Friends of Bell, Everett and the Constitution will meet in Sharpsburg on Aug. 25 (1860). An address will be given my J.M. Kilgour and bands from Sharpsburg, Keedysville and Rohrersville will play.
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