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Pole Raising (May 23rd, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Friends of the Constitution, in favor of peace and the Union, will raise a pole at Stuller's store
Full DetailsAn Affray (May 29th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Last Wednesday a half dozen Virginia troops crossed the river at McCoy’s Ferry and attempted to take the ferryboat. Several members of Clear Spring’s Home Guard had been secured to protect the boat and fired on the party who had reached the middle of the river with the boat. The Virginians jumped from the boat, which was recovered by the Marylanders, and swam back to Virginia.
Full DetailsUnion County Convention (May 29th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: On May 21, 1861, the Union County Convention was held in Hagerstown to elect six delegates to represent the county in the Congressional Convention to be held in Frederick. The six elected were Levin Benton, E.G.W. Stake, P.B Small, Wm. Cushwa, Elias Davis and Denton Jacques. Among its resolutions, it declared devotion to the Union and proclaimed that a majority of the members of Maryland legislature misrepresent the Union sentiment of the state.
Full DetailsThe County Convention (May 29th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The May 21 (1861) Union County Convention held in Hagerstown was large, enthusiastic in support of the Union and composed of men from all parties. Jos. F. Davis of Funkstown presided.
Full DetailsTroops on Either Side of Us (May 29th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: There are about 700 Confederate troops opposite Williamsport, but no forward movement of Union troops from Chambersburg yet.
Full DetailsFlour Brought to Hagerstown (May 29th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Due to the interruption of trade on the (C&O) Canal, flour has been brought to Hagerstown for shipment to northern cities via the Franklin Railroad.
Full DetailsTrue to the Union (May 29th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Williamsport Ledger reports that the Union Guards are keeping sentinels posted at Lemon’s Ferry around the clock to prevent people from carrying information or supplies to Camp Allan in Virginia.
Full DetailsClear Spring Still Ahead (May 29th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Williamsport Ledger reports that the women of Clear Spring are wearing Union aprons decorated with stars and stripes.
Full DetailsDistrict No. 8 (May 29th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Answering "a call made by the Chairman of the "Union Central Committee for the State of Maryland," Union meeting for District No. 8 at "the Academy in Rohrersville on Saturday the 18th inst." Jonathan Tobey, Chair; Joseph S. Grimm, Sec. Appointed delegates to the County Convention; adopted resolutions in favor of the Union, instructing "our Delegates to the County Convention to meet on the 21st inst., in Hagerstown...go for no other than an uncompromising Union man for Congress." Believe it is "the right of the Government to occupy the soil of Maryland" and to defend it; confident in patriotism of Gov. Hicks and don't believe he was involved in "destruction of the bridges...to prevent the Government troops from passing through Baltimore..."; do not believe a special session of Legislature is warranted.
Full DetailsDistrict No. 6 (May 29th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: District No. 6 "meeting of the friends of the Union…met in the Academy in Boonsboro', on the 18th inst," Capt. Elias Davis, Chair; Anslem Walters and Joseph Eavey, Assistant Chairmen; Dr. H. B. Wilson and Lewis B. Nyman, Secretaries. Appointed delegates to the County Convention. Resolution adopted "That we go for the Union unconditionally, under the Constitution as it is."
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