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Torch Light Procession (November 14th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: On the eve of the election a torchlight procession was sponsored by the Union League of the district. Three to four thousand persons marched through the streets before halting in the Court House yard to hear addresses by Capt. H. Clay Naill of Frederick County, P.H. Rinehart and Mr. Chase of Pennsylvania.
Full DetailsFor the Examiner (November 14th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Writer "Justice" reports on the failure of the "Johnson-Swann-Democratic" party to rally support in Jefferson District with a torchlight procession and illumination. Too much "Unionism" in that area for success of efforts by Ritchie, Maulsby and C. C. Fulton.
Full DetailsSuits Instituted (November 14th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Lawsuit placed against Liberty District election judge by Maj. Gen. Kimmel for $50,000 because Kimmel not allowed to vote. Paper says many election judges being sued for same reason and hopes that if any of these suits are won that they will be thrown out on appeal.
Full DetailsElection Day (November 14th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Election Day passes without any major disruptions or confrontations. Paper declares it has never seen a "more quiet and better conducted election."
Full DetailsRejected Votes (November 14th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: List of number of rejected votes for the Frederick County election districts. A total of 145 votes were rejected; Frederick City had greatest number. Some districts had none.
Full DetailsFourth Congressional District (November 14th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: List of Union majority votes for Hon. Francis Thomas from Allegany, Frederick, Carroll, and Washington counties which comprise 4th Congressional District. Total majority for Thomas was 2,022.
Full DetailsThe Result in the State (November 14th, 1866)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Election results for state showing Copperhead majority in both MD Senate and House of Delegates. Johnson-Copperhead party sending four representatives to Congress; two of those elections are contested. 4th Congressional District returning Thomas (Union) to Congress. Frederick, Carroll, Washington and Allegany counties voted strongly Union.
Full DetailsTorch Light Procession (November 15th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Announcement of Conservative torch light parade through Westminster with speakers to celebrate the "political redemption" of Maryland
Full DetailsOur Consistency (November 15th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Paper claims Democrats have been consistent in their politics in Maryland in elections of 1864 and 1866 - Union Party rushed to join Republications but Conservatives supported McClellan - paper feels there should be an opportunity "to punish the Republican party of the North at the ballot box for their share in bringing on the country this terrible war" - current election begins process of "punishing" the Republicans
Full DetailsOur Consistency (November 15th, 1866)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Paper claims Democrats have been consistent in their politics in Maryland in elections of 1864 and 1866 - Union Party rushed to join Republications but Conservatives supported McClellan - paper feels there should be an opportunity "to punish the Republican party of the North at the ballot box for their share in bringing on the country this terrible war" - current election begins process of "punishing" the Republicans
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