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Messrs. Editors… (February 27th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: On Feb. 15, 1861 at Fairview, a 137 foot-long Union pole was raised bearing a flag inscribed with the motto “The Union Forever.” Among the resolutions, it denounced secession, proclaimed that the U.S. government has the right to execute its laws by force of arms, it endorsed the policies of Gov. Hicks and of President Buchanan, and it approved of the Crittenden compromise propositions.
Full DetailsMessrs. Editors… (February 27th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: At a Feb. 16, 1861 Union meeting in Rohrersville, a 100 foot Union pole was raised with a streamer bearing the motto “The Union shall be preserved.” Elias E. Rohrer was appointed chair and J.E. Mullendore, secretary. N.D. Tobey and Rev. Jonathan Tobey gave addresses. Among its resolutions, it pledged to oppose all attempts to call a state convention, endorsed the policy of Gov. Hicks and supported measures designed to address national difficulties.
Full DetailsWho are the Union Men (February 28th, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: This editor cannot join the cry for the Union as the true Union is no more; he would fight for the Constitution and the protection of the rights of all the states
Full DetailsLincoln's Flight Through Maryland (February 28th, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: President Abraham Lincoln’s surreptitious movement across Maryland to reach Washington, D.C. is an action termed as cowardly and unmanly
Full DetailsMilitary Affairs (February 28th, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: A military company called the "Zouave Guards" has organized at Frederick; a list of officers is included
Full DetailsUnion Meeting (March 1st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Union meeting in Middletown, Jacob Baer presiding, addressed by Francis Thomas; resolutions adopted supporting Crittenden Compromise and Gov. Hicks
Full DetailsA Grand Demonstration (March 1st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Account of meeting in Middletown in support of the Union; addresses by Thomas, Hobbs, Jones, Cooper and Carper; music by Bolivar Union Band and American Band of Frederick
Full DetailsAccidents (March 1st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: During the Middletown Union meeting, John Levy of Frederick City was badly burned by the explosion of a swivel he was firing. Another accident involved horses and a runaway wagon. A fellow named Boone was thrown from his horse and run over by a wagon belonging to Enos Doub.
Full DetailsA Liberty Pole was raised… (March 1st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: A Liberty Pole was raised near Feaga's Mill in Frederick District during a Union Meeting at which Charles H. Burkhart, Esq. was elected President of the meeting.
Full DetailsMilitary Affairs (March 1st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: A new military company called the "Zouave Guards" was recently formed in Frederick. Its Captain is George C. Johnston; 1st Lt. is Joseph J. Noonan. 2nd Lt. is Henry Williams. The surgeon is Dr. John F. Zacharias. Other officers also are listed.
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