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Primary Meetings (September 25th, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Reminding readers of Republican district meetings to be held this Saturday
Full DetailsAttention (September 25th, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Reminding Frederick citizens of Republican district meeting this Saturday
Full DetailsThat Torch Light Procession (September 25th, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Recounts "shin warmer" procession in Frederick last Friday
Full DetailsCopperhead Convention (September 25th, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A Democratic Convention will be held in Frederick next Saturday to nominate a county ticket
Full DetailsCentral Committee (September 25th, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Union Republican Central Committee for Frederick county will meet next Monday the 30th
Full DetailsThe Whirligig of Time (September 25th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The article expresses amazement that the Gazette accepts the leadership of Mr. Swann, a prominent "pro-Rebel Democratic" speaker. Swann has changed his position from that of 1864 when he was elected governor and stumped for the adoption of that year's constitution. Former Governor Swann is now "jockey of the Democratic steed." He has a wonderful knack for "riding a horse that other people have saddled." [from Balto. Amer.]
Full DetailsFrederick County Agricultural Society (September 25th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: "This society purchased last week the lot of ground, containing fourteen acres, belonging to General Edward Shriver, and seven acres of Mr. Falconer, lying in the eastern suburbs of Frederick, Md., for which it paid $7,000."
Full DetailsAntietam Dedication (September 25th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A detailed and extremely critical report on the dedication of Antietam National Cemetery. The paper discusses the disproportionately large role given to Marylanders, the 'egoism' of Govs. Swann and Bradford, and the seats given to former rebel officers. Governor Bradford's speech eulogized both Union and Confederate soldiers, a strange thing to do when only Union dead were in the cemetery. However, Bradford's son had joined the Rebel cause. When President Johnson spoke, he, like Bradford, eulogized soldiers from both sides. The governors from Northern states were effectively ignored and those states' roles in establishing the cemetery were as well. The paper suggests that the Trustees of Antietam Cemetery ought to take cemetery management out of the hands of the people who allowed this kind of dedication ceremony to take place. Finally, when Swan, Bradford and Johnson were finished, the throngs of people clamored for an address by Gen. Geary. "So ended the day of mismanagement and failure."
Full DetailsThe Result (September 25th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Column expressing surprise that so many from Washington County voters cast their ballots in favor of the new constitution. It can be understood why people in certain parts of Maryland voted for it, but why did such a large number of people from Western Maryland "deliberately vote away their political privileges; vote away all control of their own taxes, paid into the State Treasury." The paper points out that "thousands upon thousands of returned rebels have been enfranchised." Additionally, there have been many people from the South who have moved into Maryland temporarily or permanently because of the devastation to the areas where they lived - "the State being a sort of Botany Bay for the colonization of traitors." All of these voters would have been in favor of the new constitution. "There is one satisfaction, that if loyal men have to suffer, the men who voted with the rebels will also feel the iron rule of the oppressor."
Full DetailsThe Result (September 25th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A posting of the results for Washington Co. election districts in the recent vote on the proposed state constitution. The majority of voters favored adoption of the constitution, but the majority was very small and the turnout of voters was low. This, the paper says, is disappointing. "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." It is hoped that the November election will see a larger turnout of Union voters.
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