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The Union County Convention (September 23rd, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Convention of the Unconditional Union Party will take place in Hagerstown "on Saturday next." At the convention, the delegates will select a ticket for the House of Delegates of Maryland and for local offices. The paper urges that candidates be selected who are true friends of the Federal Government and no men of questionable capacity should be chosen. The article lists the delegates to the convention chosen from the fifteen districts of Washington County.
Full DetailsCaution (September 23rd, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice: Hezekiah Claggett warns anyone against harboring or employing a runaway slave of his named Edward Robinson. Claret intends to enforce the law against anyone who should do that.
Full DetailsUnconditional Union State Central Committee (September 23rd, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A list is printed of the representatives from each county who are members of the Unconditional Union State Central Committee as reported by Henry Stockbridge, President of the state convention. The two representatives for Washington Co. are: Henry Gantz and Levin Benton; for Frederick Co. Thomas L. McLean and Jas. Whitehill; for Carroll County, James C. Douty and L. G. Shipley.
Full DetailsFrederick County Nominations (September 23rd, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Nominees by the Frederick County Union Convention are listed for the offices of surveyor, clerk of the court, county commissioners, state's attorney, House of Delegates, register, judges of the orphans' court, sheriff.
Full DetailsAnother Government Sale (September 23rd, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Capt. George A. Flagg, assistant quartermaster U.S.A. advertises a government sale of horses, mules, and wagons near Hagerstown. Bargains are to be had.
Full DetailsEnlisting Slaves (September 23rd, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Arguments are presented on the issue of enlisting slaves. On one side, since slaves are counted in terms of representation in the federal and state legislatures at the ratio of 5 slaves equivalent to 3 white persons, then masters should expect that slaves will also participate in the war effort. However, for masters loyal to the Union, the enlistment of their slaves as soldiers amounts to taking away their property. The War Department is prepared to compensate loyal masters $800 for each slave who enlists and this should help remedy the ill feelings of slave owners toward enlistment of their slaves. Colored troops raised in Maryland are to be credited to the quotas established for districts within the state.
Full DetailsRemoval of Hospital (September 23rd, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The government hospital that was located near Hagerstown on the property of Mr. Middlekauff was moved to Philadelphia along with 175 sick and wounded soldiers, some of whom are rebels. The Union ladies care for the soldiers regardless of which side they fought on, but "Secesh" women are not allowed in the hospital. The question is raised whether Union soldiers in Libby Prison are treated as well.
Full DetailsLetter of Acceptance of the Hon. Francis Thomas (September 23rd, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Letter of Francis Thomas to members of the Unconditional Union Convention held in Hagerstown in which he accepts unconditionally their nomination of him for a seat in Congress.
Full DetailsPrimary Meetings (September 23rd, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Results of the primary meetings of the Unconditional Union Party for Districts 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12 and 15 are published showing names of those elected as presidents of the districts, those chosen as delegates to the convention and other business transacted.
Full DetailsPrimary Meetings (September 23rd, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Results of the primary meetings of the Unconditional Union Party for Districts 1, 3, 6, 9, 10, 13 and 14 - Sharpsburg, Hagerstown, Boonsboro, Leitersburg, Funkstown, Conococheague, and Ringgold. Names of those elected as presidents of the meetings, as delegates to the convention and resolutions made are published.
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