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Attention, Mount Pleasant! (July 4th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: Meeting of true Unconditional Union men of Mt. Pleasant for purpose of organizing. Encourages Lincoln supporters and those opposed to treason to come.
Full DetailsOrganize (July 4th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Editorial concerning tactics of rebel-Copperhead-Johnson supporters in upcoming political campaign and attempts to take control. Warning of trickery and falsehoods to be expected. Union supporters do not be complacent. Organized groups will be more effective in reaching goals so that loyal men will control Maryland, not rebels.
Full DetailsIndependent Candidate (July 4th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Aaron Davis of Frederick City an independent candidate for Congress for the 4th district; he supports the repeal of the Registry Law, the payment of loyal owners for slaves manumitted during the war, and adoption of the Constitutional Amendment which recently passed Congress. Examiner critical of his candidacy.
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>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Meeting of Union men of Carroll County who adhere to the "regular organization" of the party and sustain the course of Gov. Swann and President Johnson - July 18th meeting at Court House in Westminster to appoint delegates to state convention and Congressional Convention - repeat notice in following week's paper
Full DetailsSoldiers' Monument (July 5th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Names men from each election district in Carroll County appointed to canvas for money for monument - must report monthly to Wm. McKellip
Full DetailsLetter to Editor (July 5th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Response from Sheriff Jacob Hoppe defending his handcuffing of white man to Negro woman - says both prisoners accused of theft and sheriff considered them equal because both had been convicted of same crime
Full DetailsLoyal Union County Convention (July 5th, 1866)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Announcement of August 13th as day of Mass Convention to select delegates to state and congressional Union conventions - - urges Union men to turn out in strength to defeat the traitorous Democrats.
Full DetailsInvalid Pensions (July 5th, 1866)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Advertisement of A.D. Schaeffer, Westminster attorney, concerning pensions due to disabled soldiers.
Full DetailsCounty Convention (July 5th, 1866)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Call for county convention of Unconditional Union men who endorse President Johnson and Governor Swann at the Court House in Westminster to choose delegates to state and congressional district conventions.
Full DetailsCounty Central Committee (July 5th, 1866)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Report of meeting of County Central Committee of Union Party on July 2nd - action was taken to hold a County Convention of Unconditional Union men on August 13th.
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