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Popular Sentiment (November 28th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Examiner reports that a traveler in northern and western districts of this country during the last three weeks says Union sentiment is strong and he didn't meet anyone who favored secession.
Full DetailsMilitary Appointment (November 28th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Charles E. Worthington, Esq. received rank and commission as Major in the 13th Infantry Regiment M.M. from Gov. Hicks.
Full DetailsUnion Convention (November 28th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Chairman Wm. P. Maulsby of Central Committee of the National Democratic Party in Frederick County issued a call for a county convention to appoint delegates to an upcoming state convention in Baltimore. Citizens who desire to preserve the Union are invited to attend this local convention.
Full DetailsChief Justice Taney (November 28th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: New York Herald newspaper announces possible resignation of Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney from Supreme Court. No official announcement yet but advanced age and infirmity may be cause. Gives brief biography of Taney. Baltimore Exchange paper denies truth of rumor.
Full DetailsSheriff's Sale of a Free Negro (December 2nd, 1860)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: The Orphans' Court ruled that Lewis Patrick, an African American presently free, will be sold to serve as a slave until January 1, 1861 because he lacks “good & industrious habits” and has no means to support himself
Full DetailsUnion Meeting at Hancock, Maryland (December 5th, 1860)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: At a meeting of the citizens of the Fifth Election District (Hancock) of Washington County, it was agreed that the recent presidential election was conducted in a constitutional manner, that the result should be respected by the citizens, and that the election of a sectional candidate is not a sufficient cause to justify secession from the Union. Chairman of the meeting was Jos. Graves; secretary, R.E. Taney; and the Committee of Three consisted of David E. Price, Joseph Harrison and Devalt Stottlemyer.
Full DetailsProceedings of the National Democratic Union County Convention (December 5th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Proceedings of the National Democratic Union County Convention are listed including many adopted resolutions. Signed by: Pres. John McPherson, vice-presidents Samuel D. Walker and William N. Wolfe and two secretaries.
Full DetailsUnion Democratic Meeting (December 5th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Overview of the recent proceedings of the National Democratic Central Committee (Douglas) county convention held in Frederick. Meeting consisted for the most part of Union democrats although men "of all shades of political opinion" were present.
Full DetailsCircuit Court (December 5th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Proceedings of the October session of Circuit Court include several cases involving African Americans - some charged with burglary, some with enticing slaves away from owners, etc. Some cases involve slaves, others involve free Negroes. In some instances, they are acquitted and in others are found guilty and punished. Names given.
Full DetailsLetter of Gov. Hicks (December 5th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Examiner expresses its approval of Gov. Hicks's refusal to call extra session of the General Assembly and finds his opinions on the national crisis "patriotic and sensible." Urges readers of paper to read Hicks's letter.
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