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Peace Resolutions of the Maryland Legislature

Whereas, in the judgment of the General Assembly of Maryland, the war now waged by the Government of the United States upon the people of the Confederate States, is unconstitutional in its origin, purposes and conduct....

Montgomery County Sentinel (Rockville), December 13, 1861, p.2.

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Posted on 12/10/2011 in Special Session of Maryland Legislature, Support for Right of Secession, Montgomery County

Large Secessionist Turnout in Anne Arundel Election

It will be seen from the returns that we publish to-day that the Union Ticket in our county, has been elected....The very small majorities given for the successful candidates indicate that Secession is rampant in Anne Arundel.

The Annapolis Gazette, November 7, 1861, p. 2.

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Posted on 11/1/2011 in The Annapolis Gazette, Arrests of Maryland Citizens, Union Troops in Maryland, Support for Right of Secession, Local Elections

State Rights, Bed Bugs, and Runaway Slaves: Assorted Classified Advertisements

The voters of Charles County in favor of "State Rights," and all opposed to the present Civil War, are requested to meet....      

Port Tobacco Times and Charles County Advertiser, October 10, 1861, p. 2. 

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Posted on 10/7/2011 in Support for Right of Secession, Charles County, Runaway Slaves

Special Session June 9, 1861

In the House of Delegates, the bill reported by Mr. Wallis authorizing the Baltimore board of police to temporarily close all drinking saloons, whenever necessary for the preservation of the peace of that city....

The Planters' Advocate (Upper Marlborough, MD), June 12, 1861, Front Page.
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Posted on 6/12/2011 in Baltimore, Special Session of Maryland Legislature, Support for Right of Secession, Prince Georges County