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The Corporation election… (May 7th, 1868)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: The Corporation election resulted in a Democratic victory; many Republican voters failed to vote.
Full DetailsHon. John E. Smith, President… (May 7th, 1868)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: The Republican State Central Committee includes 5 men from Carroll County (McKellip, Haines, Gore, Ecker and Campbell) - county members of the committee are asked to appoint one colored Republican from each county.
Full DetailsThe Republican State Central Committee… (May 13th, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Washington County is represented on the Republican State Central Committee by Messrs. Appleman and Mobley of Hagerstown. The paper says it is necessary for the Republicans of the state to be better organized.
Full DetailsAttention, Democrats & Conservatives (May 14th, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Jos. M. Parke announces District meetings of Democrats and Conservatives to send delegates to the Carroll County convention in Westminster on May 25 - State Democratic Convention to be held in June
Full DetailsWhat Shall Be done with the Negro?" (May 14th, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Viewpoint is that the situation must be solved - no more shirking - paper says it has already said enough
Full DetailsThe Impeachment (May 14th, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Final vote on impeachment has been postponed - paper feels President Johnson may be acquitted
Full DetailsDifference of Opinion (May 20th, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Herald and Torch Light appears to mock Hagerstown Mail for praising Mr. Bullock and Mr. Charles, members of the Baltimore City Council, who have been expelled. [Content of this article is very unclear.]
Full DetailsAn Address on Education (May 20th, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Gen. O. O. Howard, Chief of the Freedman's Bureau, and others, will address the citizens of Hagerstown, at the Bethel Church on the subject of education.
Full Details(May 21st, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: "American Sentinel" and "Democratic Advocate" spar back and forth on this newspaper's support of General Hancock
Full DetailsThe Impeachment Verdict (May 21st, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Various aspects of the vote on impeachment
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