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"A White Man's Government" (September 4th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The newspaper encourages readers to vote against the new constitution which would allow representation in state legislature by counting Negro population. Paper says this would give one white legislator from a county with a large Negro population the same voting power as three white legislators from an area with a small Negro population.
Full DetailsThe New Judiciary (September 4th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Newspaper reports on proposed increases in salaries and number of judges in county court system of Maryland under proposed new constitution. Argues against them as unnecessary and likely to lay burden of additional expense on population.
Full DetailsTo the People of the State (September 4th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Warning to MD residents to vote against the new constitution. Article cites examples of the effects of the proposed new constitution on local counties - particularly the negative changes to the educational and judicial systems. Large counties would suffer and smaller counties benefit.
Full DetailsRepublican Central Committee (September 4th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Washington County residents against the new constitution are encouraged to organize their opposition and given times and places to meet throughout the county. Signed by E. M. Mobley, President of Republican County Central Committee.
Full DetailsAgainst the Constitution (September 4th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Large meeting of those opposed to the new MD constitution was held at Cearfoss Cross Roads. Addresses given by Messrs. Armour, Matthews, Col. Reiser, Col. E. M. Mobley and Negley. Article urges large turnout at meetings to oppose constitution, saying it favors "the old aristocratic slaveholders of lower Maryland."
Full DetailsIs it true? (September 4th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Herald and Torch Light criticizes the Mail for rejection of the "new system" of education. The Herald says new system educates more students for longer period of year at less cost per student.
Full DetailsRemarks of Col. W. P. Maulsby in the Constitutional Convention… (September 5th, 1867)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Two full columns devoted to Maulsby's remarks in favor of adoption of the new state constitution - Maulsby advertises his law practice in Westminster in this paper - remarks made August 13th
Full DetailsMass Meeting (September 5th, 1867)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Repetition of notice of Mass Meeting on Sept. 7th - assorted articles on same page urge attendance at this meeting as well as voter registration - notice of oath which must be sworn upon registering to vote
Full DetailsWe hear a great deal … (September 6th, 1867)
>From The Republican Citizen; Frederick, MD
Summary: "Disunionists" want the Negro to be free, to vote, and to intermarry with whites.
Full DetailsPrimary Meetings (September 11th, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice for Union voters of Frederick county to hold district meetings on Saturday the 28th, to select delegates to a county convention on Oct. 5th
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