Tag Archives: Thomas Holliday Hicks

Whose Maryland?

Posted on September 12, 2015 by SUMPTER

150 years ago this week Gotham’s Times thought it was pretty funny that a presumed states-rights Democrat would appeal to the federal Constitution to negate Maryland’s election law. From The New-York Times September 8, 1865: The Democracy and State Rights. … Continue reading →

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When the Telegraph Won’t Do

Posted on April 22, 2011 by admin

A Special Messenger’s Adventure in Maryland: Impersonate a Methodist Preacher From The New-York Times April 23, 1861: PHILADELPHIA, Monday, April 22. … From the Philadelphia Press of yesterday. Hon. THOMAS B. LOWRY, a prominent citizen of this State, returned last … Continue reading →

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Red Coats, Blue Coats

Posted on April 19, 2011 by admin

[Edit April 19, 2022: The National Park Service summarizes the April 19, 1861 Pratt street riot on its Fort McHenry website.] Here’s how The New York Times reported the events from Baltimore 86 years after Battles of Lexington and Concord: … Continue reading →

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