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Franklin Repository: December 30, 1863 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |

A Merry Christmas
(Column 1)

Summary: Details various Christmas celebrations in the Franklin area: the Hope Fire Company supper, aided by Snider, Flack Brinkman, and others; the dinner at the Town Hall Hospital, run by Mrs. Pennypacker; and a banquet for the Invalid Company in which William Kennedy (of the Spirit and Times) and William I. Cook gave speeches; the banquet to Battery "E" 5th U. S. Artillery.
(Names in announcement: J. Frank. Snider, Alex. Flack, George Brinkman, Mrs. Pennypacker, A. J. Miller, William Kennedy, William I. Cook)

Gossip With Our Friends
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Summary: Describes a visit by Samuel G. Lane, Surgeon of the 5th Pa. Reserves, and a theatrical performance, "The Grecian Daughter," led by Thomas J. Harris.
(Names in announcement: Dr. Samuel G. Lane, Thomas J. Harris)

Septennial Assessment
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Summary: Lists the septennial assessment of taxables in each district of Franklin for 1856 through 1863, with indication of the number of Deaf and Dumb and Blind. The first number is for 1856, the second for 1857, and so on. Antrim--656, 800, 1 D; Chambersburg--743, 1108, 4 B; Fannett--338, 450, 1 D, 2 B; Guilford--650, 675; Green--749, 780; Greencastle--216, 300, 2 D, 3 B; Hamilton--381, 380; Letterkenny--442, 470, 2 B; Lurgan--262, 270; Montgomery--596, 625, 6 B; Mercersburg--194, 200; Metal--273, 286; Quincy--597, 605; Peters--479, 500, 1 B; St. Thomas--392, 390, 5 B; Southampton--388, 400, 2 D, 1 B; Warren--171, 173, 2 D; Washington--546, 610, 2 D, 1 B; Waynesboro--282, 295, 1 B.

A Brilliant Raid--Capt. Of Capt. Hugh Logan
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Summary: Reports the capture of Capt. Hugh Logan, formerly of Franklin County, in a raid up the Shenandoah Valley, led by Capt. Boyd. Logan was sent to Wheeling.
(Names in announcement: Capt. Hugh Logan)

Departure Of The Invalid Company
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Summary: Notes that Capt. Schelling's Co. D, 16th Regiment Invalid Corps, left Chambersburg on Saturday, destined for Elmira, N.Y.

Town Meeting To Procure Volunteers
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Summary: Describes a resolution by Sharpe, for the establishment of a property tax to raise money for bounty payments to encourage volunteers.
(Names in announcement: C. W. EysterEsq., Mr. Lesher, Mr. Creighbaum, George O. SelhamerEsq., W. S. EverettEsq., Mr. Sharpe, Mr. Stumbaugh)

Supplies For Prisoners
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Summary: Reprints and explains a letter from Gen. Meredith to W. H. McDowell, of Chambersburg. The letter indicated that, although no supplies sent by governments or associations would be received for prisoners, those from private individuals would be.
(Names in announcement: W. H. McDowell)

County Directory
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Summary: Lists the Franklin County officers as the following: President Judge--Nill (Chambersburg); Associate Judges--Carson (Mercersburg) and Paxton (Chambersburg); District Attorney--Stenger (Chambg.); Prothonotary--Taylor (Chambg.); Clerk to Prothonotary--J. Glosser; Register and Recorder--Strickler (Antrim); Clerk--Mitchell (Southampton); Treasurer--Elder (St. Thomas); Commissioners--Nitterhouse (Chambg.), Downey (Green), and Good (Quincy); Clerk--Foreman (Quincy); Auditors--Jarrett (Chambg.), Wunderlich (Chambg.) Amberson (Washington); Directors of the Poor--Latshaw (Guilford), Harris (Metal) Doebler (Chambg.); Clerk--Everett; Court Crier--F. Glosser.
(Names in announcement: James Nill, James O. Carson, W. W. Paxton, William S. Stenger, K. Shannon Taylor, John F. Glosser, Henry Strickler, William G. Mitchell, James G. Elder, John Nitterhouse, John Downey, Henry Good, George Foreman, George Jarrett, D. K. Wunderlich, William S. Amberson, J. L. Latshaw, W. S. Harris, John Doebler, W. S. Everett, Frederick Glosser)

Sugar Cane Molasses
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Summary: Details Jacob Stouffer's experiment with sugar cane and the manufacture of molasses.
(Names in announcement: Mr. Jacob Stouffer)

Musical
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Summary: Describes the vocal concert by the Chambersburg Female Seminary, assisted by Prof. McClure and Dr. McLenegan, for the benefit of the soldiers.
(Names in announcement: Prof. McClure, Dr. McLenegan)

Mr. Edmund H. Little
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Summary: Reports the death of Edmund H. Little of Hamilton Township. Little was a member of Co. D. 6th Regiment Pa. Reserves and was killed in a skirmish with the rebels near New Hope Church, Va., on November 27.
(Names in announcement: Mr. Edmund H. Little)

Legal Intelligence. Common Pleas--Writs Issued
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Summary: Lists the writs issued: M. Beaver and P. Kunkelman, administrators of John Beaver, decd. vs. Palsgrove--alias fi. fa. to judgment 7, Oct. term, 1862. Suesserott vs. Koon--Sci. fa. to serve judgment 195, August term 1855.
(Names in announcement: Mary Jane Beaver, Peter Kunkelman, John Beaver, John Palsgrove, Charles P. Suesserott, John Koon)

[No Title]
(Column 5)

Summary: Notes that Gen. Burnside offered his resignation but was not accepted.

Brief War Items
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Summary: Reports items of brief war news including the capture of Lewisburg, West Virginia, by Gen. Scammon and the battle at Barren Fork between rebels led by Standwait, Adair, and Quantrell and Union forces led by Spilman.

Political Intelligence
(Column 6)

Summary: Describes political news on a Union meeting in Arkansas, the National Democratic Committee, the reorganization of local authorities in Tennessee, and acts of the loyal legislature of Virginia.

The Heroine Of Gettysburg
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Summary: Details the story of a heroine of Gettysburg, Jenny Wade, who refused to leave her home though in range of the gunfire because she was baking bread for Union soldiers. Wade was shot and killed by a stray bullet.

[No Title]
(Column 1)

Summary: Calls attention to Gen. Couch's notice that after January 5 volunteers will receive only up to $100. The editors urge veterans to re-enlist before then to receive $402.

Meeting Of The Legislature
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Summary: Ponders whether the equal numbers of each party in the Senate will prevent the election of a Speaker. The Repository suggests that John Penny, the Speaker elected before recess, should keep the position if no successful election is possible.

First In The Field
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Summary: Mocks the candidacy of General McClellan for president. McClellan was nominated by a self-constituted committee of conservative Unionists that chose William B. Campbell, of Tennessee, as McClellan's running mate.

Our Negro Troops
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Summary: Reports the rebel policy on black Union troops as stated in the Richmond Enquirer on December 17. The Enquirer states that all captured black soldiers have been executed, and that none will be taken prisoners as "'our troops understand what to do in such cases.'" The Repository deems this order "suicidal madness" considering the number of blacks serving the Union who will fight even harder, expecting execution upon capture.

Full Text of Article:

The Richmond Enquirer of the 17th inst. solves the problem of negro prisoners by frankly admitting that they have been murdered. Speaking of the government sending negro troops to the field it says: "Should they be sent to the field, and be put in battle, none will be taken prisoners--our troops understand what to do in such cases. If any negroes have been captured during the war we have not heard of them." Thus is answered the repeated inquiries of the North as to the fate of our negro soldiers who fell into rebel hands at Milliken's Bend; at Port Hudson; at Morris Island, and other places. They have all been brutally murdered. None have been captured--"none will be taken prisoners," says the Enquirer, and it boasts that rebel troops have been thoroughly indoctrinated with the fie[n]dish ferocity of the rebel leaders, for the same paper adds--"our troops understand what to do in such cases."

Hitherto the government has been unable to get any official information from the rebels as to the fate of our negro prisoners; but the truth cannot now be long suppressed even in official circles. What course the authorities will take we can't pretend to indicate; but they will doubtless vindicate the rights and avenge the wrongs of our negro troops tot he uttermost. To this the government stands pledged not only by its acceptance of such troops, but by its formally plighted faith; and it would not recede from it if it could; it certainly could not if it would. Every negro soldier, regularly mustered into the service of the United States, who has been captured under the National Flag, must be accounted for by the rebel authorities, and wherein the common dictates of humanity have failed to insure justice to prisoners the terrible lex talionis must do its work.

The suicidal madness of the rebel leaders seems to be without measure. We now hold more than one-half their originally claimed territory, with its property and population. Fully 50,000 negro troops are now regularly in service, most of them holding military possession of the lands whereon they once were slaves; and should success crown the efforts of Gens. Grant and Banks, not less than 100,000 more negro soldiers will be added to the army during the next four or six months. These troops will be the military power of the government in the Southern States, where they are acclimated, and will they be strangers to the dictates of vengeance when they find that they are to be murdered remorselessly, if captured, as their comrades have been? This question is one for the relentless friends of treason to answer. The negro will make all things even in time; and if he must teach humanity to his arrogant foe by fearful vengeance, the crimsoned chapter will be the work of the once master--not of the once slave.

(No Title)
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Summary: Reports the efforts by Congressman Harding to exclude black soldiers from the bounty bill. Fernando Wood and a number of peace men abandoned Harding, and the bounty bill, including funds for blacks, passed.

Full Text of Article:

Congress was brought to an unexpected test on the employment of negro troops last week, by Mr. Harding, Border State Copperhead. When the bill providing for bounties to volunteers was under consideration, the "friends" of Jeff Davis were quibbling and dodging about as usual, when Mr. Harding, who don't disguise his rebel proclivities, moved to amend by providing that no part of the fund should be used to recruit negro troops. It threw the rebel stool-pigeons into a fearful flutter when the yeas and nays were called; but the call was insisted upon and they had to face the music. Fernando Wood, the leader of the Peace men, bolted square and voted to pay bounty to negro troops and with him went half a dozen others from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, including Bailey of this State; but Coffroth and all the Pennsylvania Copperheads voted with Harding against offering any encouragement for the enlistment of negroes. The amendment was, however, defeated by the decisive vote of 105 to 41. Will somebody remind Gen. Coffroth that he is a member of the Congress of the United States, and not of the rebel Congress?

[No Title]
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Summary: Clarifies that letters to members of Congress are sent free of charge while letters to the Executive Department must be prepaid.

General McClellan's Report
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Summary: Announces Congress' printing of Gen. McClellan's official report. The Repository criticizes the report as "designed to glorify himself at the cost of the government" to help him in his upcoming presidential campaign.

A Brilliant Raid
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Summary: Describes Gen. Averill's successful raids in West Virginia, around Salem, Clifton Forge, and Covington.

The Presidency
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Summary: Asserts reasons to favor the re-nomination of Lincoln for president.

Origin of Article: The Philadelphia North American

Harrisburg. Gov. Curtin in New York--His Health--The Coming Message--Pennsylvania Finances--Adjutant General Russell's Report--The Organization of the Senate--Senator Penny--Hon. Eli Slifer--Hon. Wm. M. Meredith
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Summary: Describes Curtin's need for rest, the excellent financial situation of Pennsylvania, and the hopeful maintenance of Penny as speaker of the Senate and Slifer as Secretary and Meredith as Attorney General.

Trailer: "Oliver"

Personal
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Summary: Notes the death of an Irish-American soldier, General Michael Corcoran, from injuries received during a fall from his horse. He was captured at Bull Run and later released.

Latest News! Interesting From North Carolina. Penitent Rebels Claiming the President's Pardon. More About Blockade Running At Wilmington. Affairs In Washington City
(Column 1)

Summary: Recounts the taking of the new oath of allegiance by rebel officers and soldiers. The Repository predicts that many more rebels with take the oath, bringing important military information.

Married
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Summary: On Dec. 22nd, by Rev. Roth, John McNight married Sarah, daughter of Dr. Maxwell, both of Jackson Hall, Franklin County.
(Names in announcement: Rev. G. Roth Roth, Mr. John McNight, Miss Sarah A. Maxwell, Dr. Thomas Maxwell)

Married
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Summary: On Dec. 24th, at the residence o fhte bride's parents, by Rev. Deatrich, I. Snively, of Chambersburg, married Alice, eldest daughter of A. Barr, Esq., of the vicinity of Waynesboro.
(Names in announcement: Rev. W. R. H. Deatrich, I. N. SnivelyM. D., Miss Alice B. Barr, Mr. A. BarrEsq., Mrs. Barr)

Married
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Summary: On Dec. 24th, in Chambersburg, at the "Indian Queen Hotel," by Rev. Deatrich, Daniel Holsinger married Ann Snyder, both of Guilford Township.
(Names in announcement: Rev. W. R. H. Deatrich, Mr. Daniel L. Holsinger, Miss Ann Snyder)

Married
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Summary: On Dec. 10th, by Rev. Young, John Crouss married Elizabeth Sieghmond, both of Fannett Township.
(Names in announcement: Rev. S. Young, Mr. John G. Crouss, Miss Elizabeth Sieghmond)

Married
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Summary: On Dec. 22nd, by Rev. Young, Allen More [?] married Susan Hollebaugh, both of Franklin.
(Names in announcement: Rev. S. Young, Mr. Allen More [?], Miss Susan Hollebraugh)

Married
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Summary: On Dec. 24th, by Rev. McElroy, John Montgomery married Elizabeth Sheoffer, all of the neighborhood of Fayetteville.
(Names in announcement: Rev. William McElroy, Mr. John M. Montgomery, Miss Elizabeth Sheoffer)

Married
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Summary: On Dec. 17th, by Rev. Campbell, at the home of the bride's father, near Waynesboro, George Coble married Rebecca Clugston, all of this county.
(Names in announcement: Rev. J. F. Campbell, Mr. George W. Coble, Miss Rebecca S. Clugston, Mr. Clugston)

Married
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Summary: On Dec. 21st, by Rev. Campbell, at the home of Jacob Secrist, Samuel Knepper married Mary Nicodemus, all of Quincy Township.
(Names in announcement: Rev. J. F. Campbell, Mr. Samuel Knepper, Miss Mary S. Nicodemus, Mr. Jacob C. SecristEsq.)

Married
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Summary: On Dec. 16th, at the home of the bride's father, in Washington County, Md., by Rev. Rohrer, Daniel Garver married Maria Stouffer, daughter of Abraham Stouffer.
(Names in announcement: Rev. J. F. Rohrer, Mr. Daniel Garver, Miss Maria Stouffer, Mr. Abraham Stouffer)

Married
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Summary: On Dec. 10th, at the home of the bride's father, by Rev. Niccolls, William Stenger married Helen Reid, all of Chambersburg.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Samuel J. Niccolls, Mr. William S. StengerEsq., Miss Helen M. Reid, Mr. Reid)

Married
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Summary: On Dec. 24th, by Rev. McHenry, Benjamin Lehman, of Jackson Hall, married Sarah Stover, of Cashtown, Adams County.
(Names in announcement: Rev. S. McHenry, Mr. Benjamin Lehman, Miss Sarah C. Stover)

Married
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Summary: On Dec. 24th, by Rev. Dickson, Henry Cleveland, of Adams County, to Sarah Fuller [?], of New Franklin.
(Names in announcement: Rev. J. Dickson, Mr. Henry Cleveland, Miss Sarah J. J. Fuller [?])

Died
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Summary: On Dec. 13th, near Waynesboro, Anna, daughter of Solomon and Mary Harbaugh, died of diphtheria at 3 years, 10 months and [illegible] days.
(Names in announcement: Anna Maule Harbaugh, Solomon Harbaugh, Mary Ann Elizabeth Harbaugh)

Died
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Summary: On Dec. 9th, near Waynesboro, Eurica, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Gondor, died at the age of 3 years, 5 months and 7 days.
(Names in announcement: Eurica Lavina Gondor, Samuel Gondor, Sarah Gondor)

Died
(Column 1)

Summary: On Nov. 13th, Mary, daughter of Jacob and Prudence Price, died at the age of 6 years, 11 months and 25 days.
(Names in announcement: Mary Emma Price, Jacob Price, Prudence Price)

Died
(Column 1)

Summary: On Nov. 21st, Lydia, wife of Solomon Shanabruch, died at the age of 57 years, 3 months and 17 days.
(Names in announcement: Mrs. Lydia Shanabruch, Mr. Solomon Shanabruch)

Ice Houses
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Summary: Describes the best type of ice-house to construct.

Tread Powers
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Summary: Relates R. Black's recommendation of Tread Powers for farmers.
(Names in announcement: Robert Black)