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For Sale! (December 7th, 1859)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Advertisement: A young Negro woman and child are offered for sale “for a number of years,” the woman said to be an excellent cook.
Full DetailsFor Hire (January 3rd, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: "Negroe" man for hire for a term of one year
Full DetailsMessrs. Editors… (January 4th, 1860)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Letter to the editor in which the writer states that the sectional difficulties were caused by the North, and that the North can never keep the South from seceding by force of arms.
Full DetailsSheriffs Sale (January 4th, 1860)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice: Sheriff Ed. M. Mobley announces that on Jan. 24, 1860 he will offer a “Free Mulatto” to the highest bidder, to serve a term of five years following a conviction for larceny.
Full DetailsThe Last Moments of John Brown (January 4th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement: A "faithful" portrayal of Captain John Brown's last moments before his execution as printed in Frank Leslie's paper. Price is 6 cents at Smith's News Depot and Variety Store.
Full DetailsNegroes Wanted (January 4th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: 2 men, 1 from Baltimore and 1 from Frederick City, desire to purchase slaves at the highest selling price - in cash
Full DetailsThe Position of Parties (January 6th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Editorial on political effects of John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry; sees declining strength of abolitionist Republicans and disunionist Democrats, hopes for an American Union party.
Full DetailsThe special committee… (January 6th, 1860)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: A special committee has been appointed to inquire into John Brown's actions. Members of the committee include Judge Army of Kansas, a Kansas Congressman-elect, various other people from Kansas, as well as Dr. Howe of Boston, Mr. Sanborn of New Hampshire and Gerrit Smith.
Full DetailsThe 'Junior Defenders' (January 10th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Junior Defenders, under Capt. John Ritchie, marched from their armory to the Evangelical Reformed Church and attended service at the request of Rev. Dr. Zacharias
Full DetailsThe John Brown Business (January 10th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Article includes the correspondence of a Northern woman, Ann S. Stephens, to Victor Hugo. Among the topics discussed is the "John Brown Business" in relation to Harpers Ferry
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