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The National Cemetery
(Column 1)

Summary: Prints a letter from D. M. McConaughy to McClure and Stoner suggesting the establishment of a National cemetery at Gettysburg. The editors argue that the difficulties of body identification makes difficult the separation of soldiers by states.

Why A Democrat Supports Curtin
(Column 1)

Summary: Recounts the Huntingdon Globe's support of Curtin.

Editorial Comment: "The Huntingdon Globe, a journal that was the accepted Democratic organ in Huntingdon County for many years, and earnestly opposed Curtin's election in 1860, announces its purpose to subordinate the Democratic party to the interests of the country, and has hoisted the Curtin flag. It thus sensibly and patriotically reasons on the subject;"

Andrew G. Curtin
(Column 2)

Summary: Provides a detailed account of Andrew G. Curtin's youth, education, and political career including his support of Henry Clay.

The Rights Of Slavery
(Column 6)

Summary: Reprints Lewis D. Campbell's statement that those who revolted against a government and constitution that gave the right of slavery deserved to lose that right.

Origin of Article: The Eaton Reporter

Editorial Comment: "Hon. Lewis D. Campbell, of Ohio, has written the following pointed and sensible letter to the Eaton Reporter on the rights of rebels who have arrayed themselves against the government."

Hon. Thaddeus Stevens
(Column 6)

Summary: Clarifies the procedure of obtaining exemption by supplying a substitute or paying $300.

Agricultural. Seed And Seeding
(Column 1)

Summary: Discusses the preparation of the ground for different types of plants.

Washington. The Deserted Capitol--President Lincoln--Generals Halleck and Heintzelman--Secretaries Stanton and Chase--Gov. Curtin--Removal of the Sick and Wounded Soldiers to Pennsylvania
(Column 2)

Summary: Provides general descriptions of the few notables left in an otherwise deserted Washington.

Trailer: "A. K. M."

Ford's New Theatre--Arrivals in Washington--Moseby's Raids--The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
(Column 3)

Summary: Describes the opening of Ford Theatre; the arrival of notable Pennsylvanians in Washington including Curtin, Covode, and McClure; John Moseby's raids, and the resumption of service on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

Trailer: Norval

New York. A Trip to Port Jervis--History of the Deer-Park--The Tri-States-Huguenot Village--Its History--Summer Resort
(Column 4)

Summary: Describes the sights in and around the Port Jervis area.

Trailer: "Enigma"

Resisting Laws
(Column 5)

Summary: Reminds readers that Gen. Jackson, in his Farewell Address, said that until a law is proven unconstitutional or is repealed by Congress, the citizens are obligated to follow that law.

Clymer In The Glades
(Column 1)

Summary: Reports that Clymer, who wanted the Democratic nomination for governor of Pa., has been stumping the state using such extreme language and blatant lies that he will end up helping the Union vote.

The Age On The Army Vote
(Column 2)

Summary: Responds to the allegations in The Age newspaper that Gov. Curtin demanded the movement of Republican soldiers into the state to overcome the Democratic majority in the upcoming elections. The Repository argues that Curtin asked for the return of wounded and sick soldiers to their homes for nursing.

Philadelphia
(Column 3)

Summary: Discusses the nominees in Philadelphia. One Democratic candidate supposedly wrote a letter to Jefferson Davis relating his frustration in being a Northern white slave.

Forward For The Union
(Column 4)

Summary: Reports Union victories in elections held in Vermont, Delaware, and California.

Our Legislative Nominees
(Column 5)

Summary: Reprints an article that praises the character, previous efforts, and present Union party support of Lieut. T. J. Nill and William A. Gray.
(Names in announcement: Lieut. T. J> Nill, Prof. Wm. A. Gray)

Origin of Article: The Fulton Republican

Editorial Comment: "The Fulton Republican thus notices the nomination of Lieut. T. J. Nill and Prof. Wm. A. Gray for Assembly:"

[No Title]
(Column 5)

Summary: Charges that Judge Woodward gave a speech soon after secession in which he apologized for the seceding states and declared the sanctity of slavery.

John Bredin, Esq
(Column 5)

Summary: Relates the caution by John Bredin, the Chairman of the Democratic committee in Butler County, against joining the Knights of the Golden Circle, a disloyal group.

[No Title]
(Column 6)

Summary: Reports the denial of McVeigh, the Chairman of the Union State Committee, of the statement printed in the Spirit that the rebel occupation in Franklin was a "righteous retribution" on the people.

Brief War Items
(Column 1)

Summary: Reports brief items of war news including Gen. Burnside's taking of Kingston and Knoxville and the naval battles at Charleston.

Cholera
(Column 1)

Summary: Links the outbreak of cholera with the presence of animal remains in the infected area.

[No Title]
(Column 2)

Summary: Reprints an article criticizing the Confederate government.

Origin of Article: The Georgia Constitutionalist

Editorial Comment: The Georgia Constitutionalist possesses a letter by Robert Toombs, late Senator of the U. S. and late rebel Secretary of State. He writes of the "wickedness and corruption of the managers of the bogus Government, and says that the whole rebellion is rotten, useless and wicked."

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: Elizabeth Rotz died on Aug. 29th at age 44 years, 6 months and 22 days.
(Names in announcement: Mrs. Elizabeth Rotz)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: On Sept. 1st, near Fayetteville, Jane E. Dice died at age 1 year, 10 months and 21 days.
(Names in announcement: Jane E. Dice)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: On Sept. 2nd, near Fayetteville, John Mull, died at age 64 years and 3 months.
(Names in announcement: Mr. John Mull)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: On Aug. 29th, in Guilford Township, John Armstrong died in his 66th year.
(Names in announcement: Mr. John Armstrong)

Democratic County Convention
(Column 1)

Summary: Lists the officer elections and proceeding nominations for the Democratic County Convention. The officers include: President--Samuel Fisher; Vice Presidents--Geo. Forthman and Josiah Fickes; Secretaries--Dr. Wm. A. Hunter and J. M. Irwin. Mention of Jacoby's overthrow. Then the elections for nominations: Assembly--J. McD. Sharpe; Prothonotary--John R. Orr; Register and Recorder--S. R. McKesson; Clerk of the Courts--H. C. Phenicie; Treasurer--Jacob C. Secrist; Commissioner--Jacob Brewer; Director of the Poor--John C. Tritle; Auditor--Wm. H. Blair. The editors make a humorous note of Mr. Duncan's resolutions.
(Names in announcement: Samuel Fisher, Geo. Forthman, Josiah Fickes, Wm. A. Hunter, J. M. Irwin, C. M. DuncanEsq., Jonathon Jacoby, J. McD. Sharp, Joseph S. Loose, John R. Orr, Andrew Bargess, John G. Scheible, Jason P. McClintock, S. R. McKesson, John Mullan, P. M. Shoemaker, Daniel P. Miller, James F. Gamble, H. C. Phenicie, J. L. P. Detrich, Hugh Auld, Jacob C. Secrist, C. Wesley Rhodes, Jos. M. Doyle, William Cline, Solomon Bitner, Jacob Brewer, John Lindsay, David J. Skinner, John C. Tritle, Peter McFerren, John Gillan, Wm. H. Blair)

To Friends Of Soldiers
(Column 2)

Summary: Reports that soldiers of the 9th Pa. Cavalry, stationed in Tennessee, receive very few letters from their friends and families in Franklin County.

Gossip With Our Friends
(Column 2)

Summary: Mentions the spreading of lime on the filthy streets and complains of the slowness of the repairs on the Franklin railroad.

Legislative Conference
(Column 2)

Summary: Details a meeting of the conferees of Franklin and Fulton. Brownson was chosen President and T. A. Creigh Secretary. The men listed above represented Franklin--Brownson as substitute for Rowe, and Grove for Walker.
(Names in announcement: Thomas McAfee, Maj. R. F. Brownson, Col. D. W. Rowe, T. C. Grove, Lieut. Geo. W. Walker, T. A. Creigh)

A Letter
(Column 2)

Summary: Reports that Culbertson, a prisoner in Libby prison, recently sent his wife a letter reporting that all the Franklin prisoners are well.
(Names in announcement: Mr. John P. Culbertson)