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The Border State Convention (September 18th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Border States Convention that occurred in Baltimore had representatives from Maryland, Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky, Delaware, District of Columbia and West Virginia. Hon. Horace Maynard of Tennessee was elected president. A series of resolutions was passed concerning the affairs in the Border States and demanding that Congress enforce the principal of manhood suffrage. The states should have a republican form of government and the group recommended that a constitutional amendment be proposed for the "action of the States prohibiting the disfranchisement of any citizens because of race or color." Sec. Stanton, and Generals Grant, Sheridan, and Sickles were warmly endorsed and the impeachment of Johnson was urged. The addresses were good and there was much enthusiasm.
Full DetailsCentral Committee (September 19th, 1867)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Meeting of Central Committee of Democratic Conservative party of Carroll County
Full Details[Assorted articles related to Maryland politics and local political groups] (September 19th, 1867)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Several articles covering Maryland politics and local political groups
Full DetailsAnother Democratic Fizzle (September 19th, 1867)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: This paper replies to information published in "Sentinel" which it claims is false - accuses that paper of unflattering references to Negroes
Full DetailsUn-official Results (September 19th, 1867)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: In Carroll County a majority of voters approved adoption of the new constitution - same result across the state (i.e. ratification) - results unofficial
Full DetailsThe Border State Convention (September 19th, 1867)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: The Border State Convention of Republicans, held in Baltimore, "was an earnest, manly and successful demonstration of the friends of manhood suffrage" which sought restoration of voting rights to "loyal" men in the Border States.
Full DetailsUnconditional Union Voters of Frederick County (September 25th, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Unconditional Union voters are urged to organize their Union Leagues
Full DetailsThe Result (September 25th, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Union cause was defeated throughout the county and state levels
Full DetailsDedication of Antietam Cemetery (September 25th, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A dedication ceremony was held at Antietam National Cemetery
Full DetailsConstitutional Election (September 25th, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Election returns for Frederick County districts are listed
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