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Grant, Colfax, and Weisel Meetings (October 21st, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD

Summary: Judge Weisel, George Sands and Watkins James to speak at several Republican meetings in Washington Co.

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Union Meeting at Williamsport (October 21st, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD

Summary: Republicans in Williamsport met, heard speeches by Matthews, Rizer and McComas. Democrat Patrick Hamill "inspires no enthusiasm" in that district.

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Funeral Sermons! (October 21st, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD

Summary: Democrats Patrick Hammill and Wm. T. Hamilton's speeches in Hagerstown this week were "like funeral orations" after recent Republican victories in PA and other states.

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Republican Meetings! (October 21st, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD

Summary: List of Republican meetings to be held in several Washington Co. towns. Judge Weisel to speak in Williamsport.

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[Letter to Editor] (October 22nd, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD

Summary: Letter to editor extols virtues of Judge Hamill, candidate for Congress of Democrats and Conservatives

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Make Them Tell You (October 22nd, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD

Summary: Asks readers to make Republicans/Radicals "tell you" about Radical positions

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Choose Between Them (October 22nd, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD

Summary: Asks readers if they want "Seymour and the regulation of suffrage by the people of the states; Grant and Congressional enforcement of Negro suffrage" - which will you have?

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What are Your Principles (October 22nd, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD

Summary: Lists different positions of two parties - confines differences primarily to Negro suffrage - military rule in the South - continuance of Freedmen's Bureau

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Grand Mass Meeting (October 22nd, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD

Summary: Announces a Grand Mass Meeting for Seymour, Blair and Hamill on October 28 in Westminster - invites those from Carroll and adjoining counties

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Grant and Colfax Rally - Finksburg (October 22nd, 1868)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD

Summary: October 28 is date of Union rally in Finksburg with speakers including Hon. Daniel Weisel and others - Carroll Brass Band to play - "turn out in strength"

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