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To Our Patrons (November 28th, 1867)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: New editor of "The Democratic Advocate" comments upon 2 previous years of the paper's existence - "brighter political auspices" under which he resumes editorship - comments on great changes which came about in recent election (Nov. 5, 1867) - that election meant "proscriptive enactments have been expunged from our statutes…the Scales of Justice are again balanced, and Negro suffrage…smells with a stench in Radical nostrils…"
Full DetailsUnited States Senator (November 28th, 1867)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: This paper favors Thomas Swann over Wm. T. Hamilton as replacement for Senator Reverdy Johnson - Baltimore "American" dislikes Gov. Swann and recommends Hamilton
Full DetailsVictory and Duty (November 28th, 1867)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Says recent election is a triumph for Conservatism and Democracy over Radicalism and Anarchy
Full Details[Assorted political articles -national and state] (November 28th, 1867)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Paper dwells on various issues at state and national level including report recommending the impeachment of Johnson
Full DetailsOur District (November 28th, 1867)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Frank Thomas won Congressional seat as a Republican from 4th Maryland Congressional District in previous election, but in 1867, it was Conservative Democrat Oden Bowie who beat a Republican named Bond in that district - shows strength gained by Conservative Democrats in 4th District
Full DetailsNegro Suffrage (November 28th, 1867)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Republican convention recently in Baltimore endorsed "manhood suffrage"
Full DetailsShoddy (November 28th, 1867)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Purports to be dialog between to colored delegates returning to Carroll County from the Border State Convention in Baltimore using strong ethnic accent - probably not report of actual incident
Full DetailsIt is a fact … (December 4th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: "It is a fact worthy of remark, says the Denton Union, that during the time the Republican party has been in power in Maryland not a single officer has been a defaulter to the State Government."
Full DetailsIt is announced … (December 4th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: "It is announced, that at the termination of the present tour of the Tom Thumb group, Commodore Null (of twenty-five pounds) will lead to the altar little Minnie Warren (of twenty pounds)." During the 6 years of their exhibition, their combined fortunes have amounted to a quarter of a million dollars.
Full DetailsPractice vs. Theory (December 4th, 1867)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Editorial discussion "on the subject of changing public officers solely on political grounds." It begins with an extract from the Baltimore Gazette which states that this practice removes an incentive for performing jobs well. However, this statement by the "leading Democratic newspaper" in Maryland is at odds with practice because now that the Democrats have won the recent election, they will do just that. The Herald compares it to picking someone's pocket and then preaching against pocket-picking. The Democrats are throwing out the loyal men with the exception of the Governor who is saved, "not for his virtues" but for his political stance. [More of this article too difficult to decipher.]
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