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Union Meeting (February 15th, 1860)
From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Paper declares a very successful meeting to form a Union Club took place in Frederick. Next to be done is to adopt a constitution. Members will organize a demonstration for February 22. Fear of "sectional fanaticism" brings out patriotism of members
Union Meeting (February 15th, 1860)
From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Listing of resolutions passed at the recent meeting in Frederick to form a Union Club. Elected officers of the club are: James Whitehill, President; Thomas Gorsuch, Vice-President; Thomas M. Holbrunner, Secretary, David C. Winebrenner, Treasurer.
Manor Mounted Guard Manor Mounted Guard (February 15th, 1860)
From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: Call for members of Manor Mounted Guard to meet in Adamstown for inspection and drill. Signed by J. N. Chriswell, Captain, and R. Simmons.
Oration (February 15th, 1860)
From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Dr. T. W. Simpson will deliver a speech to the "Liberty Riflemen" at meeting at Prof. Brockett's Female Institute in Liberty (Libertytown). "Linganore Mounted Guards" requested to participate in the celebration.
Public Sale (February 15th, 1860)
From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement: African American girl is advertised for sale near Ladiesburg. Good house servant; slave for life. Sale also includes livestock, carriage, furniture, etc.
Conviction of Hazlett (February 17th, 1860)
From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The trial of fellow John Brown insurgent has commenced with Hazlett being found guilty of first degree murder and he and Stevens are now sentenced to be hanged publicly on March 16.
Dr. Boyd (February 17th, 1860)
From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Dr. Boyd, arrested in New Windsor with two slaves hidden in a wagon headed for freedom in Pennsylvania, was convicted of grand larceny in DC, but has filed for a new trial.
Annapolis Correspondence (February 21st, 1860)
From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Re a bill to reimburse J.M. Ebberts, the sheriff of Frederick County, for services during the Harpers Ferry Raid
The Union Movement (February 21st, 1860)
From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Editorial discusses the "state of the Union" and encourages Fred. Co. citizens to form Union Clubs
Grand Military Ball (February 21st, 1860)
From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: "United Guards of Frederick to hold Grand Military Ball
