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BALTIMORE ELECTIONS. 519
a large number of their young men had gone to the South. Some of the
other counties were also heavily deficient; Baltimore County having but one-
third of her quota in the field.
The enrollment having been completed, the long-expected draft took place
throughout the State on the 15th of October. Those drawn were notified to
present themselves at the place of rendezvous within five days; the rendezvous
for Baltimore County being the old cattle-show grounds (for the time being
called Camp Bradford), near the northern boundary of the city. Substitutes
were accepted in place of those unwilling to serve in person; and a lively
business was done in that traffic, prices ranging from $300 to $700. Many
of these substitutes, escaping from the camp of instruction, sold their services
several times over.
Considerable interest was felt in Baltimore in the mayoralty election, which
came off on the 8th of October. The opposing candidates were John Lee
Chapman, the " regular Union," and Frederick Fickey, Jr., the " Union,"
candidate. No candidate was offered by the State-Rights party, as the disfranchisement of the great majority of the citizens prevented any expression
of the will of the people. Not satisfied with this, threatening notices, such as
the following, were published to intimidate voters from casting their ballots
for any but the "regular Union " candidate:
" TO THE BALTIMORE TRAITORS.
" A silly rumor is floating about the community to the effect that the distinguished
patriot and soldier, General John E. Wool, has given assurances to the traitors of this city
that he will protect them in the right of voting at the coming Mayoralty election. Greater
injustice could not be done to a brave and gallant old soldier, who has drawn his sword
in defence of the Republic, than to attribute such base motives and disgraceful conduct to
him. General Wool came to Baltimore to fight, whip and destroy traitors, not to protect
them. . The rebel must have great presumption indeed who would dare ask his protection
from an outraged community whose laws he has trampled under his feet.
"The traitors of this city need expect no aid from General Wool. His business here
is to execute the laws of the United States to put down rebellion and crush out treason.
He and his brave soldiers are battling for the Union. The bones of their comrades already
Avhiten the fields of Virginia. Let no Maryland rebel dare claim their protection, but
rather let righteous and long delayed vengeance be inflicted upon the wretches who are
seeking the destruction of the government and the death of its brave defenders.
" UNION."
Fearing a disturbance of the peace, General Wool issued the following
address:
" TO THE CITIZENS OP BALTIMORE.
" Headquarters Middle Department, Baltimore, Md., October 7,1862.
" Apprehension being entertained that the peace and quietude of the city may be put
in jeopardy in consequence of excited feelings which may be caused by the election
to-morrow, therefore, in order to secure to every citizen the sacred right and privilege of
the elective, franchise, guaranteed by the laws of Maryland, I deem it my duty as Military
Commander of this Department, to announce that all proper means will be taken by me
to prevent such apprehended disorder, to the end that peace and quiet shall obtain
throughout the city." « JOHN E. WOOL, Major General Commanding."
| Title | History of Maryland - 3 |
| Creator | Scharf, J. Thomas (John Thomas) |
| Publisher | J. B. Piet |
| Place of Publication | Baltimore |
| Date | 1879 |
| Language | eng |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Title | 00000552 |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Transcript | BALTIMORE ELECTIONS. 519 a large number of their young men had gone to the South. Some of the other counties were also heavily deficient; Baltimore County having but one- third of her quota in the field. The enrollment having been completed, the long-expected draft took place throughout the State on the 15th of October. Those drawn were notified to present themselves at the place of rendezvous within five days; the rendezvous for Baltimore County being the old cattle-show grounds (for the time being called Camp Bradford), near the northern boundary of the city. Substitutes were accepted in place of those unwilling to serve in person; and a lively business was done in that traffic, prices ranging from $300 to $700. Many of these substitutes, escaping from the camp of instruction, sold their services several times over. Considerable interest was felt in Baltimore in the mayoralty election, which came off on the 8th of October. The opposing candidates were John Lee Chapman, the " regular Union," and Frederick Fickey, Jr., the " Union," candidate. No candidate was offered by the State-Rights party, as the disfranchisement of the great majority of the citizens prevented any expression of the will of the people. Not satisfied with this, threatening notices, such as the following, were published to intimidate voters from casting their ballots for any but the "regular Union " candidate: " TO THE BALTIMORE TRAITORS. " A silly rumor is floating about the community to the effect that the distinguished patriot and soldier, General John E. Wool, has given assurances to the traitors of this city that he will protect them in the right of voting at the coming Mayoralty election. Greater injustice could not be done to a brave and gallant old soldier, who has drawn his sword in defence of the Republic, than to attribute such base motives and disgraceful conduct to him. General Wool came to Baltimore to fight, whip and destroy traitors, not to protect them. . The rebel must have great presumption indeed who would dare ask his protection from an outraged community whose laws he has trampled under his feet. "The traitors of this city need expect no aid from General Wool. His business here is to execute the laws of the United States to put down rebellion and crush out treason. He and his brave soldiers are battling for the Union. The bones of their comrades already Avhiten the fields of Virginia. Let no Maryland rebel dare claim their protection, but rather let righteous and long delayed vengeance be inflicted upon the wretches who are seeking the destruction of the government and the death of its brave defenders. " UNION." Fearing a disturbance of the peace, General Wool issued the following address: " TO THE CITIZENS OP BALTIMORE. " Headquarters Middle Department, Baltimore, Md., October 7,1862. " Apprehension being entertained that the peace and quietude of the city may be put in jeopardy in consequence of excited feelings which may be caused by the election to-morrow, therefore, in order to secure to every citizen the sacred right and privilege of the elective, franchise, guaranteed by the laws of Maryland, I deem it my duty as Military Commander of this Department, to announce that all proper means will be taken by me to prevent such apprehended disorder, to the end that peace and quiet shall obtain throughout the city." « JOHN E. WOOL, Major General Commanding." |
