Militia Law Provisions and Chesapeake Canal Board Change
The act outlines fines for militia duties, uniforms, and publication of laws, directing surrender of fines to sheriffs, with new militiaman discipline aligned to US Army standards. A Chesapeake and Ohio Canal board reshuffle elected Alfred Spates and others as directors, Dr. Fitzpatrick named president, Virginia protests lack of council to DC settings.
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United States
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Chesapeake and Ono Canal
Washington
Coamissioners of Public Works
Maryland
Canal Company
Wnil
Alfred Spates
Allegany County
John M. Broome
St. Mary's County
Victor Holmes
Baltimore County
Edward M. Mealy
Washington County
Enoch B. Hutton
Montgomery County
Joseph J. Heckert
Cecil County
Dr. Fitzpatrick
City of Washington
Mayor Berrett
Virginia
N.S. Robinson
Marlinsburg
Alexandria
W. S. Boothe
W. H. Fowle
Robinson
Board of Public Works of
District of Columbia
Militia Law Featured In SASPAlrdstown News
A lengthy review of the Militia Law from the late state legislature dominates local reporting. The paper urges readers to keep a copy for future reference and notes single copies are available.
Distant Guests Tour Martinsburg and Harper's Ferry
An excursion of Western visitors, welcomed by Martinsburg volunteers, travels to Harper's Ferry with a military escort. Col Switzler and B Al Richardson address locals, then Baltimore and Ohio officials greet the party at Washington Junction. Weather notes and a comic sketch incident close the report.
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Wm. P. Smith
Oakland
Daily
Glades
Cumberland
Wheeling
Western and Southern Press
Cincinnati
McLure
Sprigg
Balmore and Ohio Railroad
Dukebo
Cameron Station
Church
Grafton
Horace Besley
Y Land
Martinsburg
Harper’s Ferry
Col. Switzler
Lexington
B. al. Richardson
Republican
Harper's Ferry
John Brown
Jarmory
Missouri
Duke
C. Yellett
Munocacy
Sykesville
Washington Junction
John W. Garrett
B. & O. R. R. Company
Garrett
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Wr.p. Smith
Esq
J. Wilson
Mr. Perkins
B. L. Jacobs
Alexander Diffy
Hsgrs
Astern
Baltimore Clipper
Sumter Watchman
Camden
S.C
Withdrawal notice from Shenffalty candidate Joun Tess
Astonville May 8 1860. Joun Tess withdraws as a candidate for the Shenffalty thanking supporters but declining the announcement as too late in the canvass.
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Astonville
Sneces
Reed Jr Declares Campaign Intent to Run Regardless of Outcome
In a public-card statement, Joun Reed Jr. dismisses rumors that he plans to withdraw from the race. He asserts his determination to compete to the end and submits his claims for the county voters' consideration.
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Joun Reed, Jr
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