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The Peril of the Republic
(Column 6)

Summary: A copy of Judge Kelly 's speech, which chronicles Andrew Johnson's previous political affairs and criticizes his current performance as President.

Editorial Comment: "Hon. William D. Kelley delivered an address on the 'Dangers and Duties of the Hour' recently in Concert Hall, Philadelphia, in which he exposes the apostacy of the administration to Freedom and Loyalty in most conclusive and pungent terms. We are complelled to omit portions of it, but what we can find room for is more than sufficient to establish the premises assumed. The eloquent speaker, after reviewing the aspect of political affairs, said:"

[No Title]
(Column 3)

Summary: A eulogy for George Chambers, who died at his residence in Chambersburg last Sunday. Chambers, a native of Chambersburg and a direct descendent of the town's founder, was a prominent local attorney and politician.
(Names in announcement: George Chambers)

Andrew Johnson Unmasked
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Summary: According to the editors, any pretense that President Johnson is not a copperhead has vanished. In addition to his much-maligned speech of Feb. 22nd and his veto of the Freedmen's Bill, Johnson has further outraged Republicans by his decision to openly endorse the Democrats in Connecticut.

[No Title]
(Column 4)

Summary: Since President Johnson made clear his antipathy toward the Republican cause, the Valley Spirit has promulgated a number of extreme policies, the editorial claims. By demanding radical measures, such as ousting Congress, the rival publication has highlighted its crass disregard for legitimate governance and democracy. Even if the President wanted to implement the policies advocated by the Democratic journal, it notes, he couldn't because, quite simply, he does not have the power.

Origin of Article: Valley Spirit

The Civil Rights Bill
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Summary: An outline of the provisions contained in the Civil Rights Bill, which is expected to be vetoed by the President despite receiving strong support in both houses of Congress.

Full Text of Article:

The bill to protect all persons in their civil rights and to furnish the means for their vindication, has passed both houses of Congress and only requires the signature of the President to become a law. As a good many anticipate a veto of the act, its important provisions are herewith given: The first section is as follows: All persons born in the United States and not subject to any foreign power, excluding Indians, not taxed, are hereby declared to be citizens of the United States; and such citizens of every race and color without regard to any previous condition of slavery or involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall have the same right in every State and territory of the United States, to make and enforce contracts, to sue parties and give evidence, to inherit; purchase, lease or sell, hold and convey real and personal property; and to full and equal benefit to all laws and proceedings for the security of person and property as is enjoyed by white citizens, and shall be subject to like punishment, pains and penalties, and to none other, any law, statute, ordinance, regulation or custom, to the contrary notwithstanding.

The second section is as follows: That any person who, under color of any law, statute, ordinance, regulation or custom, shall subject or cause to be subjected any inhabitant of any State or territory to the deprivation of any right secured or protected by this act, or to different punishment, pains or penalties, on account of such person having at any time been held in a condition of slavery or involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, or by reason of his color or race than is prescribed for the punishment of such persons, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both in the discretion of the Court.

The third section gives the United States Courts exclusive jurisdiction of the cases arising under this act, and also concurrently with the Circuit Court of the United States, civil and criminal, affording persons who are denied or cannot enforce in the Courts or judicial tribunals of the seat or locality where they may be any of the rights secured to them by the first section of this act, and of any suit or prosecution, civil or criminal had been or shall be commenced in any State Court against any such person for any cause whatever, by any officer, civil or military, or other person, for any arrest or imprisonment, trespasses, or wrongs done or committed by virtue of or under color of authority derived from this act or the act establishing a bureau for the relief of freedmen and refugees, and acts amendatory thereof; or for refusing to do any act upon the ground that it would be inconsistent with this act, such defendant shall have the right to remove such cause for trial to the proper District or Circuit Court in the manner prescribed by the act relating to habeas corpus and regulating judicial proceedings in certain cases.

United States Marshals, District Attorneys and Agents of the Freedmen's Bureau are empowered to prosecute cases under this bill. Severe penalties are provided for all persons who may in any way hinder the operations of it.

[No Title]
(Column 6)

Summary: The brief piece notes that Quakers are being chased out of North Carolina because of their pro-Unionist sympathies.

Local Items--The Spring Elections
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Summary: Contains the returns from the election for the townships of Fannet and Peters.
(Names in announcement: John E. Fleck, Samuel Goshorn, Simon Piper, William Stake, Henry Sellers, James Stark, Harris Finley, Judge William T. Harvey, A. W. Gaston, James McEnaspy, D. Donnelly, George Rinesmith, William J. Harris, Judge William Campbell, George Burk, David J. Skinner, James H. McGaughy, Moses Gingrich, John Hollar, William E. McDowell, Henry McLaughlin, George Cromer, James D. Scott, P. Kunkelman, Jacob Haulman, Jacob Benedict, James McGaughy, William Stitzell, James D. McDowell, Samuel Stenger, John McLaughlin)

Local Items--Recovery of the Remains of a Soldier
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Summary: The remains of Sergt. Simon Rupley, a member of Co. K 126th Regt. Pa. Vols, were interred in Greencastle last Saturday afternoon. Rupley was killed in the Battle of Chancellorsville.
(Names in announcement: Sergt. Simon Rupley)

Local Items--Bibulous
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Summary: The new Burgess, Henry S. Stoner, and the recently elected members of the Council, Messr. Hamilton and Rodes, were sworn in last Thursday evening by Hamman.
(Names in announcement: Henry S. Stoner, Hamilton, Rodes, Esq. Hamman)

Local Items--Enlarged
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Summary: The Greencastle Pilot has enlarged and now presents itself to its readers "in imperial dimensions."

Local Items--Fire
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Summary: Harry Householder's house burned down last Friday night in Greencastle. No one was injured in the blaze.
(Names in announcement: Harry Householder)

Origin of Article: Greencastle Pilot

Married
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Summary: On March 13th, Harry Reber and Annie S.Hockersmith were married by Rev. W. Howe.
(Names in announcement: Harry Reber, Annie S. Hockersmith, Rev. W. Howe)

Married
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Summary: On March 22nd, Jacob Lott, of Adams county, and Joanna Houghtlin were married by Rev. S. H. C. Smith.
(Names in announcement: Jacob Lott, Joanna Houghtlin, Rev. S. H. C. Smith)

Married
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Summary: On March 20th, William S. Keefer and Eliza A., daughter of John Huber, were married by Rev. J. Dickson.
(Names in announcement: William S. Keefer, John Huber, Eliza Huber, Rev. J. Dickson)

Married
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Summary: On March 8th, James A. Ripple and Sallie A. Barkdoll, of Ringgold, Md., were married by Rev. W. E. Krebs.
(Names in announcement: James A. Ripple, Sallie A. Barkdoll, Rev. W. E. Krebs)

Died
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Summary: On March 25th, George Chambers, 80, died in Chambersburg.
(Names in announcement: George Chambers)

Died
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Summary: On May 3rd, 1861, Sergt. Simon, W. Rupley, 36, died. His remains were interred in the German Reformed Burial Ground in Greencastle last Saturday.
(Names in announcement: Sergt. Simon W. Rupley)