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Invasion Of Maryland!
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Summary: Details the rebel invasion of Maryland. The rebel forces advanced no further than Boonsboro. The rebel cavalry raided Maryland clear to the Pennsylvania line. Rebel infantry and cavalry crossed the mountains toward Frederick. General Wallace met the rebels at Monocacy, but retreated in the face of superior numbers.

Calls For Troops
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Summary: Reports that Governor Curtin called for 24,000 men to serve for 100 days. Curtin intends half to garrison Washington and the other half to garrison Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Address Of Gov. Curtin
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Summary: Prints Gov. Curtin's complaint that people have not responded to his call for garrison troops.

[No Title]
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Summary: Reports the terrible condition of the Confederacy and its forces.

Origin of Article: The New York World

[No Title]
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Summary: Reports that General Couch and his staff have not moved their headquarters from Chambersburg.

The Situation
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Summary: Locates rebel forces in the Washington vicinity. The author dismisses rumors of the re-occupation of Martinsburg.

Our Militia System
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Summary: Urges that an experienced and prepared militia be formed to garrison Pennsylvania.

[No Title]
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Summary: Appeal to local citizens to respond to Gov. Curtin's call for garrison troops. The quota for Franklin County is 349. The editors argue that the garrison troops should be filled by locals who are familiar with the region.

[No Title]
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Summary: Mentions the commissions possible under the new call for garrison troops: captain for recruiting 40 men, first Lieutenant for 25, and second lieutenant for 15. Men are responsible for finding their own horse.

[No Title]
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Summary: Details the net proceeds of the Sanitary Fairs around the nation as $4,437,000. The fair in Philadelphia made $1,300,000.

[No Title]
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Summary: Describes the apparently turbulent situation in Kentucky between patriots and rebel sympathizers. Lincoln suspended the writ of habeas corpus and place Kentucky under martial law.

[No Title]
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Summary: Reports that the former editor of the Valley Spirit, John M. Cooper, serves as the editor of the Lancaster Intelligencer.
(Names in announcement: Mr. John M. Cooper)

Political Intelligence
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Summary: Offers political news including Nebraska's failure to organize a state government. The article also informs that no seceded state may vote for the president until readmission into the Union (thus excluding Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, and Arkansas).

Summary Of War News
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Summary: Relates the falseness of a report that General Meade advised falling back toward or perhaps across the Rapidan.

The Work Done By Hunter
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Summary: Reprints and comments on an article from the Virginian about the damage General Hunter's forces did to the railroads and the local community.

Origin of Article: The Lynchburg Virginian

The Chicago Convention
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Summary: Reprints an article from the Bulletin that notes the postponement of the Democrat National convention. The Bulletin explains that the delay as a consequence of the difficulty of trying to appease all the various types of Democrats--Radicals, Copperheads, loyal, semi-loyal, peace men, and semi-loyal war men.

Origin of Article: The Philadelphia Bulletin

Rebel Bullets And Copperhead Ballots
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Summary: Reprints an Atlanta Register article that refers to the "indirect service" the Northern Copperheads perform for the rebel cause with their opposition to Lincoln and his policies.

Origin of Article: The Atlanta Register

Destruction of the Alabama
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Summary: Relates Captain Winslow's report on the destruction of the rebel Alabama steamer by the Kearsarge.

[No Title]
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Summary: The Repository reprints a Bedford Inquirer article that praises the two prominent Union candidates for the Congressional nomination--Colonel Francis Jordon of Bedford and General William H. Koontz of Somerset.

Origin of Article: The Bedford Inquirer

Gossip With Our Friends
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Summary: The Repository describes Chambersburg's preparations for rebel invasion.

Full Text of Article:

On Monday last a man with long hair, and a very dirty shirt collar, dropped a manuscript from his pocket, just as he was getting into the Cumberland Valley cars, which were already in motion. This manuscript we picked up, read, came to the conclusion that it was memoranda by a reporter of one of the New York papers, and publish it entire, as follows:

"July 3d, Sunday, 3 P.M.--Man stopped at the hotel door, saying that the Rebels had defeated and captured Sigel, had captured all of his supply trains, including forty lager bier wagons, and were marching upon Williamsport. Put on our boots, and hastened to the public square, where we found an anxious crowd discussing the propriety of leaving town, so that the rebels could take no prisoners. Some one suggested that none but prominent citizens would be in danger of capture. Each one conscious of his prominence, quaked in his boots, and hurryied [sic] home to 'put his house in order.' 'The busy bee' might have taken a lesson from Chambersburg that night. From 6 P.M. till long after midnight they labored and sweated. It was Sunday, but 'the ox was in the pit.' The town seemed one immense cooper shop, as the rub-a-dub of nailing down boxes broke the Sabbath stillness. In the meantime the farmers began to flock in with their horses, cattle and vehicles of every description; contrabands lined the roads; government stocks were up--from Virginia, evinced by the long lines of wagons, horses and mules. Every girl and woman that was not bedridden was out, and--to their credit be it said--schemed remarkably cheerful, indeed appeared to enjoy the excitement, and to look upon it as a good joke. The citizens were informed that they might go to bed, and that in case of imminent danger the bells would be rung. At 1 1/2 A. M. retired to a sleepless couch, (we do not refer to the General, though the adjective applies full well) and 2 1/2 o'clock were aroused by the bang, BANG, BANG of the bell. We arose in extreme haste, very nearly reversing the 'nature's first law' of our pantaloons, and hurried down stairs to find that a patriot had undertaken to ring the bell in spite of orders to the contrary, because of the gul-orious [sic] fourth. Our self-respect was sustained by finding other persons beside ourself in perturbation; so we presented a bold exterior, acted as though we were up for all day, possibly as if we had not retired at all, and were just then out on public business (taking the first quiet opportunity to leave). The fourth passed off with a few Chinese crackers and fire-works, spiced with just enough anxiety to awaken appreciation of 'peace and safety you shall find.' 5th. A day of alarms and arrivals of troops consisting of horse, foot and artillery, (number not specified). The sun of the 6th rose cloudless and serene, notwithstanding which the bells were rung in the evening. From the arms of Venus to those of Mars ran the citizens, all but those who were not well; muskets, and ammunition, and blouses were handed forth, cannon were planted in the streets, intrenchments thrown up under the emetic influence of picks and spades, the women superintending the whole, and an orderly bustle pervaded the headquarters of the Department of the Susquehanna. There were full as many troops as the Spartans had at Thermopylae, and equally full of fight. The enemy heard of the preparations and blanched. Hagerstown fell but Chambersburg stood. Was it because H. was twenty miles nearer the Potomac? Perhaps. July 7th. A good many sleepy looking young men in the streets. Contradictory news every hour. July 8th. Went to Harrisburg to see the Governor. It would not be proper to make public the conversation, as it was of a confidential nature; but can assure our friends that if it is Lee's army that has come North of the Potomac, that not a soul will ever return--if we can prevent it. July 9th. The citizens have recommenced to argue politics, from which we infer that the danger is in a great measure past. July 10th. A Sunday of fearful reports from Frederick--Baltimore threatened--Governor calls for 12,000 militia--young man aroused--Patriotism not yet extinct. July 11th. Reports from Sigel that the enemy has re-crossed with all his plunder. How long, etc.? Wisdom has yet some votaries. Later--enemy not re-crossed.

"The country has not forgotten the excessive alarm which last year pervaded the Pennsylvania border, nor the haste with which the inhabitants fled before the distant approach of the enemy. The startling reports then telegraphed are remembered. The want of courage, the want of patriotism, the want of all local effort to defend an overrun district are remembered."

The above is an extract from an editorial in the New York Tribune of the 7th, headed "Invasion." This, if written on the night of the 6th, was penned when our town was placed by the wish and hearty concurrence of the citizens under martial law by Gen. Couch; when the bells were rung to notify the people that the enemy were within a few hours march of Chambersburg; when we had packed and sent off a small portion of our goods, concealing some, and grimly risking the balance; when our women had calmly made up their minds to the worst and had gotten out their linen handkerchiefs for bandages; when our able bodied men had donned the blouse, shouldered the musket and had been furnished with twenty rounds of ammunition each; when some of our best men with pick and spade aided in throwing up intrenchments; when cannon were planted in our streets; when loyal Democrats and Republicans expected a battle with the enemies of our government. At such a time, we say, the New York Tribune wrote the above, in reference to citizens of a sister State, who have been twice overrun and robbed, and almost ruined by the common enemy.

The editor of the Tribune has told us what he remembers. Let us use our memory. Last year, Gen. Milroy with 10,000 soldiers was defeated and routed and driven through our valley far beyond us, and our peaceful agricultural population, was left between him and Lee's army of 90,000 men. Col. (then Captain) Boyd, assisted by Lieut. Palmer, with about eighty men fought unaided for about two weeks, delaying the advance for some days. We sent off our horses under most stringent, military orders, to prevent them falling into the hands of the enemy, leaving our over-ripe grain standing uncut. We freely assisted every colored man, woman and child to escape, and nearly every citizen with his family remained, though expecting rapine and violence. Two regiments of New York troops arrived at C----g on a memorable Sunday, were welcomed by us all with open hands and hearts. The 8th N.Y. (we think it was) was drawn up on the Court House pavement, under the shade of the trees, were fed by our ladies young and old with the best we had, and were hailed socially as brave defenders. They were marched about a mile-and-a-half south of the town, and upon the approach of the enemy, were marched back again to our depot where they took the cars for Harrisburg, leaving their baggage, tents, etc., which our citizens the next day (copperheads and all) handed in and saved. We will not venture on details of their conduct while in our valley; but our daily prayer ever since has been; "give us defeat, grant us death, bestow upon us ignominy, but save us, good Lord, from the New York Militia!" The foe came; we could not resist, for all our fighting men were in the army, our quota being more than full; we did not submit, we were treated as enemies; with our lives in our hands, we furnished almost hourly valuable information to the government; we suffered, did not complain, but remained then and remain now loyal to our country. This is all true, and comes within our personal knowledge.

The Veteran 107th
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Summary: Relates a report from the Veteran 107th, serving under General Grant, of no casualties among the men from Franklin County.

Second Pa. Artillery
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Summary: Relates Lieutenant Wingerd's report of casualties in the 2nd Pennsylvania Artillery, serving under Grant at Petersburg: Killed: Pvt. Robinson, Company B, Greencastle. Wounded: Corp. Dougherty, Company L, Waynesboro; Pvt. Fry, Company B, Strasburg; Pvt. Stine, Company B, Warren; Pvt. Hoffman, Company H, Greencastle; Pvt. Eckenberger, Company L, Warren.
(Names in announcement: Pvt. Jonathan Robinson, Corporal Benjamin Dougherty, Pvt. Jacob Fry, Pvt. Henry Stine, Pvt. Francis Hoffman, Pvt. Isaac Eckenberger, Lieutenant Frank Wingerd)

Casualties in M'Dowell's Battery
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Summary: Lists the Franklin County men from the McDowell's battery who were wounded in the same campaign in which McDowell died: Dine, from Chambersburg, wounded on forehead; Ebersole, from Greenvillage, in the face; Sergt. Dunkinson, from Chambersburg, in the forehead.
(Names in announcement: Captain McDowell, Samuel Dine, J. Ebersole, Sergeant Robert Dunkinson)

In Castle Thunder
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Summary: Informs that Hamilton and Culberson, of Chambersburg, remain in Richmond's Castle Thunder .
(Names in announcement: Dr. Hamilton, Mr. Jonathan P. Culberson)

Bank Of Chambersburg
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Summary: Reports that the Bank of Chambersburg's stockholders decided to re-charter the bank for five years instead of adhering to the national bank law.

Correction
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Summary: Notes that Rev. D. T. Carnahan has not yet accepted the call from the Presbyterian Church of Gettysburg, as was mistakenly reported last week.
(Names in announcement: Rev. D. T. Carnahan)

The Rebels Before Washington!
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Summary: Predicts a decisive battle to be fought in the Washington vicinity.

Communication Resumed between Philadelphia and Baltimore--Gunpowder Bridge Safe--Meetings Held in the Cities and Troops Organizing
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Summary: Reports that General Couch authorized the enlistment of blacks.

Rebels Moving toward Baltimore
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Summary: Describes the rebel disruption of the railroads and telegraphic communications. The War Department granted General Couch full authority to act independently in the case of severed communication. Reports no truth to the rumor that Imoden and Morgan follow Hunter. Mentions the burning of the residence of Hon. F. P. Blair.

Rebel Raids on the Border
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Summary: The Repository reports a drastic contrast between the numbers of rebels reported as seen in various areas of Maryland and the factual numbers. For the period between July 2 and July 6, the rumored total ranges from 54,000 to 185,000 troops while the factual total ranges from 22 to 20,000. The article also mentions the defense of Chambersburg, the skedaddling of officers, the rebel occupation of Hagerstown, the ransoming of the town, and the disgust of the Southern secessionist toward the Northern secessionist.