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The Trial of the… (February 7th, 1860)
From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Trial of remaining Harpers Ferry insurgents to take place in VA
Union Meeting (February 7th, 1860)
From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Proceedings of the recent Union meeting at "American Hall" reported
Union Meeting (February 7th, 1860)
From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Union meeting scheduled to form "Union Club"
Mr. Freaner's Resolutions (February 8th, 1860)
From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Resolutions of Mr. Freaner of this county in the House of Representatives requested that the area’s representatives unite with other opponents of the “Black Republicans” to elect a “national conservative speaker.” After passing in the House, the resolutions failed to pass in the Senate.
Union Club (February 8th, 1860)
From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A meeting took place to organize a Union Club which was large and enthusiastic. Addresses were given by C. L. Armor and J. M. Kilgour, Esqs. The group will meet again the following week.
Buckeystown District Notice (February 8th, 1860)
From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Members and prospective members of "Manor Guards" to hold meeting in Buckeystown to choose a uniform. Lists officers: Capt. J. N. Chiswell, 1st Lt. J. M. Buckey, etc. Also Surgeon Dr. Bruce Thomas.
For Rent (February 8th, 1860)
From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: Thos. E. Getzendanner is hiring out an African American man by the year. Apply at the store of Wilcoxen & Getzendanner, Frederick.
Conviction of Stevens (February 10th, 1860)
From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The trial of John Brown's accomplices, Stevens and Hazlet, in Jefferson Co., Virginia is taking place. Albert C. Stevens, Brown's drill master, has been found guilty of every count against him. The trial of Hazlet is in progress.
Union Meeting (February 14th, 1860)
From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Organization of Union Club in Frederick, officers: Whitehill, Gorsuch, Holbrunner, Winebrenner
Cash for Negroes (February 14th, 1860)
From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement: Wilson & Hindes, Baltimore, wish to acquire sound and likely young negroes, for highest Richmond prices. J. T. Sinn, Agent, Frederick, MD.