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The Election (November 13th, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Republicans overwhelming electoral defeat is explained
Full DetailsElection Day (November 13th, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Large quantities of alcohol lead to sporadic bouts of fighting on Election Day
Full DetailsElection Returns (November 13th, 1867)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Election results for Frederick county
Full DetailsThe Election of Washington County (November 13th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Herald expresses sorrow at the loss which the Republican Union Party suffered in the election of the previous week. It lists various means the Democrats used to unfairly influence the vote including the fact that Judges of Election couldn't challenge voters and, in the districts along the Potomac River, the C&O has been a "political machine" for both parties. In the recent election, the paper feels it was manipulated by the Democratic-Rebel party and its men were compelled to vote against their "sentiments." The Republicans have battled "manfully for our principles and our candidates" but while maintaining their principles, their candidates have been defeated.
Full DetailsOfficial Returns of the Election in Washington County (November 13th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A table shows the results of the recent election broken down by Washington Co. district. Voters were electing a governor, comptroller, attorney general at the state level as well as officials at the county level. The Democratic/Conservative Party candidate won in every instance.
Full DetailsUnion Orphan Home (November 13th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Description of an orphanage in Baltimore which now houses about 80 children of fallen Union soldiers. The pensions do not cover all that the children need and contributions are necessary. Devoted women help with the institution "which is a model in the character and conduct of the children and the success which meets its endeavors to train them for future good and usefulness." The citizens of Baltimore have borne the burden of maintenance until now, but help from the counties is needed. Contributions of any kind of food may be given to Mr. Albert Small of Hagerstown who will send them on.
Full DetailsAntietam Cemetery (November 13th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The books, papers, etc. of the Antietam Cemetery have been reviewed by Hon. John Jay and Col. W. Y. Selleck, two Commissioners to the board of the cemetery from New York and Wisconsin respectively. All was found in order and it appears that the appropriation from New York will be made. It is hoped that the appropriation will also come from Pennsylvania with the approval of Gov. Geary of that state and that the cemetery will be completed by spring and the monument erected. Although there was bad management of the cemetery dedication, this is not attributed to Dr. Biggs, President of the Board of Trustees or Secretary Thos. A. Boullt. [from Boonsboro' Odd Fellow]
Full DetailsThe Result in the State (November 14th, 1867)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: A majority of 40,000 white voters have "pronounced" against effort of Congress to convert the "pure white" government founded by forefathers into a "mongrel government of all races"
Full DetailsThe Result in Carroll (November 14th, 1867)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Paper says majority in Carroll County was about 500, but would have been greater except the "Radicals" were "well organized"
Full DetailsTorch Light Procession and Fireworks (November 14th, 1867)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Special Procession to celebrate the election victory on Friday, Nov. 15th
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