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The Mass Meeting (August 8th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: A Grand Mass Meeting of the Unconditional Union men is to take place in Frederick. Gov. Hamilton of Texas and others will speak. The paper urges a huge turnout of loyal men and women.

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Not True (August 8th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: The Examiner says the Maryland Union makes false claims that the register information was not printed 10 days prior to registry as required by law in the previous year. The Examiner says it can prove the information was printed within the required period in various papers.

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The Maryland Union… (August 8th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: The Examiner and Maryland Union papers argue over which should print information about registers and the lists of registered voters before elections. By law, the information should be printed by paper with the largest circulation in the county.

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Col. Black (August 8th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Col. Black, a Union soldier who fought at Antietam and a young lawyer practicing in Frederick, was wrongly "assaulted" by the Maryland Union. The Examiner comes to his defense.

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Registration (August 9th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD

Summary: Paper urges all who believe they are entitled to be registered to apply and insist on their rights

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Negro Military Organization (August 9th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD

Summary: Reports of Negro meetings to form a military company are true according to reports in "American Sentinel" - don't know who is involved, whether former soldiers or others - paper says Negroes have been given legal advice they are within their rights - "Democratic Advocate" says such action at this time is "incendiary"

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Johnson Meetings (August 9th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD

Summary: Reports of Johnson meetings in Freedom, Westminster, Myers District (Silver Run) which have taken place or will take place

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The Duties of Registers (August 9th, 1866)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD

Summary: The Sentinel publishes the section of the Maryland Constitution restricting the right to vote and the penalties to Registers violating the law.

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Register's Notices (August 9th, 1866)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD

Summary: Notice giving a list of Registers for Carroll County and their locations and hours of availability.

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Democracy (August 9th, 1866)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD

Summary: Reports on a meeting of Democrats from Carroll held in the office of Jos. Parke, editor of the "Democratic Advocate" - those present included Manro, Shipley, Motter, Beltz, Spurrier, Waters and Baker.

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