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Summary: Executive committee for the MD National Union party listed

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Summary: Dr. T.W. Simpson delivers patriotic address to the "Liberty Riflemen"

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Summary: Frederick Locofocos meet to elect delegates, the Herald comments on their recent assembly

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Summary: Several important bills pass the Senate including: money allotted for those who served at Harper's Ferry prior to the John Brown Raid

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Summary: Lists names of representatives of the Maryland Central Executive Committee to the National Central Executive Committee of the Constitutional Union Party. Hon. John P. Kennedy and Ezekiel F. Chambers elected as at-large members from Maryland. Frederick. Schley represents Maryland's 5th Congressional District. Representatives from all other districts listed as well.

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Summary: Announcement that Stevens and Hazlett, 2 insurgents from John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, will be executed. Clemency denied by the MD legislature.

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Summary: Constables involved during John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry will receive $5 bonus for their services. Voting for this extra pay was by J. A. Ritter; voting against were Ramsburg and Holbrunner, but decision was made to go with the minority opinion.

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Summary: The Junior Defenders will be hosting their first Grand Military and Civic Ball at Junior Hall - "a grand affair in all its appointments."

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Summary: Notice: Official announcement for the Junior Defenders' first Grand Military and Civic Ball. Article includes names of everyone involved on various committees. Tickets are $1.00.

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