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Frederick County Redeemed (November 6th, 1868)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Republicans carried Frederick County by 100 votes in recent presidential election; break-down by district.
Full DetailsThe Vote of Middletown District (November 6th, 1868)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Election results in Middletown District, majority for Grant
Full DetailsAntietam Cemetery (November 11th, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Thomas Boultt, Treasurer of Antietam Cemetery, reports receipt of Vermont's subscription. Supt. Dr. Biggs is busy planting and otherwise adorning the grounds.
Full DetailsBlowing its Own Thunder (November 11th, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Herald criticizes the Mail for exaggerated circulation claims
Full DetailsThe Presidential Election (November 12th, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Announces election of Grant - says "We shall not…despair of the Republic" - Johnson's position changed while in office, but doesn't see likelihood that would also happen to Grant
Full DetailsVote of Carroll County - Official (November 12th, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Majority of Carroll County votes went to Democrats for President and Congress by about 300
Full Details(November 12th, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: In 41st Congress the Radicals/Republicans hold majority in both houses
Full DetailsVote of the States for the Presidency (November 12th, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Breakdown of votes in Presidential Election by states and in Maryland by counties
Full DetailsVictory!! Victory!! Victory! (November 12th, 1868)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Announcement of grand torch light procession in Westminster on November 19th - fireworks display - Grant and Colfax Club of Westminster will provide lanterns to all district delegations from the country joining in the procession - special train of cars will bring passengers from Union Bridge and stop at stations on the way
Full DetailsReturns of the Election (November 12th, 1868)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Official Carroll County election returns - show Democratic majority of 307 for Seymour and 301 for Hamill - total votes cast were 4,907 which is 1,094 short of total number of registered voters - across state of Maryland, Seymour defeated Grant by 30,468 votes - Grant elected president
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