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The Late Elections
(Column 1)

Summary: The Repository reports Union victories in Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Ohio , and Missouri. The author expresses particular joy at Maryland's move to end slavery by calling a convention to revise the state constitution.

Harrisburg
(Column l)

Summary: "Horace" foresees the passage of the suffrage bill despite Democratic efforts to disfranchise soldiers. The correspondent also supports a proposal to move the state capitol to Philadelphia as beneficial to Harrisburg, the present capital of Pennsylvania.

Trailer: "Horace"

Washington
(Column 3)

Summary: The correspondent from Washington reports on the attempted expulsion of Democrats from the House. Alexander Long of Ohio and Harris of Maryland favor ending the war by recognizing the independence of the Confederacy. The movement against Harris failed and "Timothy" predicts a similar fate for the motion against Long. The correspondent blames the failure Democratic efforts to "sustain their traitorous friends."

Trailer: "Timothy"

Books For children
(Column 4)

Summary: "D." urges parents to read to their children and to encourage reading as preparation for later employment. The author cautions parents to censor children's reading material: "Better that the heart remain forever in innocent ignorance, than seek pollution from knowledge"

Trailer: "D."

Summary Of War News
(Column 5)

Summary: The Repository reports brief items of war news. Lieut. D. W. Chambers, a former employee of the Repository, commanded part of a reconnaissance force that landed in Chickahominy, fifteen miles from Richmond. An expedition from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Mount Etana resulted in the capture of over 300 prisoners and the destruction of a rebel bridge and train. Officers of the 25th Tennessee rebel regiment recently surrendered under the Amnesty Proclamation.
(Names in announcement: Lieut. D. W. Chambers)

Will Lee Move North?
(Column 1)

Summary: Provides a history of Lee's movements and predicts that he will not invade the North during the spring with his weakened forces.

The Mutation Of Politics
(Column 2)

Summary: The author criticizes the "fantastic tricks" used to engineer Democratic victories throughout southern Pennsylvania and supports an effort to make apportionment promise Union supremacy in the legislature.

Legislation--Our Finances
(Column 3)

Summary: Predicts the passage of the appropriation and apportionment bills. The revenue and military bills urgently demand revisions before passage.

[No Title]
(Column 4)

Summary: Reports the U. S. Senate's outlaw of slavery and involuntary servitude except as punishment through due process of law. Pending the approval of the House, the author expects Pennsylvania to ratify the amendment.

[No Title]
(Column 5)

Summary: Relates the approval of the Union State Committee for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson as the presidential and vice presidential candidates for the Union party.

[No Title]
(Column 5)

Summary: Details the new legislative apportionments, with Franklin and Adams as a new senatorial district. Franklin elects two members to the Pennsylvania Senate.

Lieut. Gen. Grant
(Column 5)

Summary: Notes Grant's order moving all sutlers, civilians, and non-combatants to the rear of the army on or before the 16th. Grant's order possibly indicates movement of his army.

Union State Convention
(Column 5)

Summary: Announces the holding of a Union State Convention on April 28 at Harrisburg.

Gossip With Our Friends
(Column 1)

Summary: The editors debate the definition of "gossip." They also mention the departure from Chambersburg of William Kennedy, of the Times newspaper.
(Names in announcement: William KennedyEsq.)

Rev. F. W. Conrad
(Column 2)

Summary: Announces the commencement of Rev. F. W. Conrad's position in Chambersburg, after leaving Lancaster. The Repository reprints an article from the Lancaster Daily Express which praises Conrad's efforts.
(Names in announcement: Rev. F. W. Conrad)

Military Affairs
(Column 2)

Summary: Provides news on the 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Two officers, Minnich and Sample, visited their Chambersburg homes. The 107th Regiment recruits more men to fill its depleted ranks. Capt. Brand's company from Chambersburg contains only 20 men still fit for service. The regiment as a whole only has 24 officers and 226 men.
(Names in announcement: Lieut. Minnich, Lieut. Sample, Capt. Brand)

Court Proceedings
(Column 2)

Summary: Lists three murder trials brought before the April term. The state charged Mac Hamilton, a black from Virginia, with the murder of a stranger known only as a member of the 15th New York Cavalry. Morgan R. Bryan, an officer under General Patterson, faces trial for the murder of Frank Jones on Federal Hill. John Flory is on trial for murder of the murder of Henry Unger. Both Flory and Unger reside in Washington Township. Philip Karper, Malachi J. Brindle, Thomas J. McIlhenny, Jacob Deardorff, Peter Brindle, J. N. Brewer, and Joshua Bender are the seven jurors for the cases. Robert Clugston, Henry Snyder, Jacob Krider, Childeson Robison, and John Goshorn are the five talismen.
(Names in announcement: Mac Hamilton, Mr. Gabby, Morgan R. Bryan, Frank Jones, Philip Karper, Malachi J. Brindle, Thomas J. McIlhenny, Jacob Deardorff, Peter Brindle, J. N. Brewer, Joshua Bender, Robert Clugston, Henry Snyder, Jacob Krider, Childeson Robison, John Goshorn, John Flory, Henry Unger)

Musical Entertainment
(Column 2)

Summary: Announces a vocal concert at the Grind Stone Hill Church on Saturday.

The Exchange Of Citizen Prisoners
(Column 3)

Summary: The Repository provides more news on a report that Culbertson and Hamilton, two Chambersburg residents held as prisoners by the rebels, were brought to Richmond for a possible exchange. The exchange has not taken place, but the Repository hopes that the meeting between Butler and Ould will soon effect one.
(Names in announcement: Culbertson, Hamilton, McDowell)

Painful Accident
(Column 3)

Summary: The Repository details a "painful accident." A black boy, in the employment of W. D. McKinstrey, shot a musket at a target in a stable. The ball passed through the wall and into the shoulder of Mary Cooper, a 17 years old woman who lives with her widow mother in the rear of the stable.
(Names in announcement: W. D. McKinstrey, Mary E. Cooper)

Heavy Robbery
(Column 3)

Summary: Reports the theft of $3,145 and $1,800 in promissory notes from ex-sheriff Skinner while on a night train from Philadelphia.
(Names in announcement: Ex-Sheriff Skinner)

Dead
(Column 3)

Summary: Reports that John A. Shank died of a sudden illness at his home in Quincy Township.
(Names in announcement: John A. Shank)

Married
(Column 3)

Summary: Announces the marriage of Sergt. Henry C. Field, of the 1st Maryland Cavalry, and Lizzie Ditch, of Waynesboro, on February 18. Rev. Kester performed the ceremony.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Mr. Kester, Sergt. Henry C. Field, Miss Lizzie Ditch)

Married
(Column 3)

Summary: Announces the marriage of William Chenoweth, of Carlisle, and Maggie Noland, of Chambersburg, on April 5. Rev. Barnhart performed the ceremony.
(Names in announcement: Rev. T. Barnhart, Mr. William M. Chenoweth, Miss Maggie Noland)

Married
(Column 3)

Summary: Announces the marriage of Henry McCoy and Elizabeth Liggett, both of Washington County, Maryland, on April 7. . Rev. Barnhart performed the ceremony.
(Names in announcement: Rev. T. Barnhart, Mr. Henry McCoy, Miss Elizabeth M. Liggett)

Married
(Column 3)

Summary: On March 20, by Rev. Creigh, Robert Shafer married Sarah Kemble, daughter of Aaron Kemble, of Mercersburg.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Thomas Creigh, Mr. Robert M. Shafer, Miss Sarah H. Kemble, Mr. Aaron A. Kemble)

Married
(Column 3)

Summary: On April 5, near Mercersburg, by Rev. Whetstone, D. P. Rotroff married Mary Wonderly.
(Names in announcement: Rev. A. M. Whetstone, Mr. D. P. Rotroff, Miss Mary F. Wonderly)

Married
(Column 3)

Summary: On March 24, by Rev. Whetstone, Leonard McLaughlin, of Franklin, married Fannie Hoover, of McConnellsburg.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Whetstone, Mr. Leonard McLaughlin, Miss Fannie Hoover)

Married
(Column 3)

Summary: On April 7, by Rev. S. McHenry, Harman G. Shuman to Annie E. Keller, both of Letterkenny Township
(Names in announcement: Rev. S. McHenry, Mr. Harman G. Shuman, Miss Annie E. Keller)

Married
(Column 3)

Summary: On April 3, by Rev. Dyson, William M. Bradley married Mary J. Foreman, both of Greencastle.
(Names in announcement: Rev. F. Dyson, Mr. William M. Bradley, Miss Mary J. Foreman)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: On April 7, in Harrisburg, James Henry Miller, son of James and Anna Miller, died at the age of 2 years and 3 days.
(Names in announcement: James Henry Miller, Mr. James M. Miller, Mrs. Anna J. Miller)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: On April 3, in Guilford Township, Sarah Jane Deaver died at the age of 14 years, 8 months, and 27 days.
(Names in announcement: Sarah Jane Deaver)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: On April 5, in Green Township, Alice May Ott, infant daughter of Philip and Cordelia Ott, died at the age of 10 months and 14 days.
(Names in announcement: Alice May Ott, Philip Ott, Cordelia Ott)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: On April 3, near Fayetteville, Maggie Charlton Deardorff, daughter of William and Margaret Deardorff, died at the age of 8 months and 18 days.
(Names in announcement: Maggie Charlton Deardorff, William Deardorff, Margaret Deardorff)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: On April 1, near Waynesboro, John McKee died at the age of 64 years, 8 months, and 17 days.
(Names in announcement: John McKee)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: On April 3, Minnie Seibert, the only daughter of William and Lizzie Seibert, died at the age of 12 years and 20 days.
(Names in announcement: Minnie Seibert, William Clark Seibert, Lizzie Seibert)

The Protectress Of Col. Streight
(Column 3)

Summary: Prints the story of Mrs. Lucy Rice, who hid Col. Streight and other Union officers who escaped from Libby prison.

Origin of Article: The Baltimore American

[No Title]
(Column 3)

Summary: Reports the sinking of the rebel ram Tennessee in a squall.