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Proceedings of the Union Congressional Convention (May 29th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: The details of the Union Congressional Convention are published.

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Attention! Linganore Mounted Guard (May 29th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Notice; The Linganore Mounted Guard is to meet on 6/1/1861 for drill.

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Smallwood Infantry (May 30th, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD

Summary: Names the new officers of the Smallwood Infantry

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Attention Smallwood Infantry (May 30th, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD

Summary: The Smallwood Infantry to report to armory in fatigues uniform for drill and parade on June 1

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Union Congressional Convention (May 31st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Union Convention, 5th Cong. District, nominates Francis Thomas over Roman and Weisel

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Bollman Rock (May 31st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Rebels succeed int blowing down Bollman Rock near Point of Rocks, obstructing both B & O RR and C & O Canal

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Union Meetings (May 31st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Ex-Gov. Francis Thomas, nominee of Union Party for Congress from 5th Congressional District, will speak at Union meetings in Cumberland, Hagerstown and Frederick at the request of his friends.

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For Hagerstown (May 31st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: The 6th PA Regiment, 800 strong, left the Bolton depot in Baltimore and will gather in Hagerstown in readiness to march against the rebels currently occupying Harper's Ferry. The Hagerstown secessionists are said to be terrified by Union reinforcements in Chambersburg because some of them have been aiding the rebels in Virginia.

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Where to Go (May 31st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: The paper recommends that ladies purchase goods from Messrs. Goldenberg & Co. because the proprietor is "a clever gentleman, a liberal dealer, and with all, a Unionist. He sells an "elegant assortment of Ladies' apparel…"

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Pole Raising (May 31st, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: A Union Pole will be raised at Broad Run. S. L. Gouvernier, Jas. S. Carper and Thomas Lamar, Esqs. will give addresses. The public welcome to attend

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