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Semi-Weekly Dispatch: January 07, 1862 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

A Live American in England
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Summary: Reprints the speech of "Mr. Train," an American speaking in London on the subject of war in the United States, the Trent affair, and relations between the United States and England.

Origin of Article: London American

Great Britain and the United State
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Summary: The Dispatch argues that once the government has suppressed the rebellion successfully, then the United States will be prepared to defeat England if a war does occur. Speculates as to whether England will go to war against the United States.

Suspension of Specie Payments
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Summary: Reports the suspension of specie payments by the banks of New York, Philadelphia, and Boston.

Origin of Article: Bulletin

Gen. McClellan's Health
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Summary: Reports that General McClellan has been confined to his room for several days with a severe cold, but that during that time he has continued to carry on all important business.

Camp Slifer
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Summary: Reports that the last of the "skeleton" companies residing at Camp Slifer will be moved to Harrisburg today.

Sleighing
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Summary: Relates that there has been enough of a snowfall to permit "pretty good sleighing" in Chambersburg and that the predictions are for more snow to come.

On a Visit
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Summary: Announces that Captain H. Easton arrived the day before in Chambersburg.
(Names in announcement: Capt. H. Easton)

A Blow
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Summary: Notes that New Year's Day was as mild as a day in spring, but that around noon a wind arose that filled the streets with clouds of dust, making it too unpleasant to be outdoors.

A Skirmish
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Summary: Reports that the firing that occurred at Hancock, Maryland, the previous Saturday was heard in Chambersburg that day, during the night, and the following day.

A Smash
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Summary: Relates that an axle on a train of loaded cars traveling down the Franklin Railroad on January 2 broke, causing two of the cars to become smashed up and ten t0 twelve barrels of flour to be lost.

More Troops for Dixie's Land
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Summary: Reports that the 84th Regiment of Pennsylvania and two more Regiments passed through Chambersburg on the previous Tuesday and Thursday evenings to join the Grand Army of the Potomac.

He Sleeps His Last Sleep
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Summary: Records the death of Mr. William Seiders, a native of Chambersburg who was a member of Company D, 11th Regiment Pennsylvania Cavalry stationed at Fortress Monroe. He died at the age of 20 years of typhoid fever and pneumonia. His remains were conveyed to Chambersburg yesterday.

A Good Shot
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Summary: Relates that Mr. B. Foltz killed four wild turkeys at one shot near Strasburg on Tuesday morning. He obtained five dollars in town for them.
(Names in announcement: Mr. B. Foltz)

A Valuable Gift
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Summary: Reports that the German Reformed Congregations of Grindstone Hill, Marion, Fayetteville, and Funkstown presented their pastor, Reverend W. H. Deatrich on New Year's Day with a find horse. The horse is worth at least $100.
(Names in announcement: Rev. W. H. Deatrich)

A Sad Duty
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Summary: Relates that Thos. C. King is in town accompanying the remains of Mr. Seiders to Chambersburg. Also reports that Mr. Godfrey Greenawalt and Mr. John Hicks, also members of Company D were in town on a short visit. Mr. Hicks returned home an invalid after his horse had fallen on him.
(Names in announcement: Thos. C. King, Mr. Godfrey Greenawalt, Mr. John Hicks)

Marriages
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Summary: Mr. Isaac H. Thompson and Miss Sarah A. Cormany, both of Letterkenny township, were married on December 31.
(Names in announcement: Mr. Isaac H. Thompson, Miss Sarah A. Cormany)

Marriages
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Summary: Mr. Emanuel H. Forney and Miss Barbara C. Dourty, both of Chambersburg, were married on December 31.
(Names in announcement: Mr. Emmanuel H. Forney, Miss Barbara C. Dourty)

Marriages
(Column 3)

Summary: Mr. Oliver D. Coldsmith and Miss Harriet Burns, both of Green township, were married on January 2.
(Names in announcement: Mr. Oliver D. Coldsmith, Miss Harriet Burns)

Marriages
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Summary: Mr. W. F. Smith and Miss Catharine Miller, both of Guilford township, were married on December 24 at the residence of the bride's mother.
(Names in announcement: Mr. W. F. Smith, Miss Catharine Miller)

Marriages
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Summary: Mr. Samuel R. Strike and Miss Elizabeth Baker, both of Hamilton township, were married on December 26.
(Names in announcement: Mr. Samuel R. Strike, Miss Elizabeth Baker)

Marriages
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Summary: Mr. Robert Patterson and Miss Mary A. Henry were married in St. Thomas township on December 26.
(Names in announcement: Mr. Robert Patterson, Miss Mary A. Henry)

Marriages
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Summary: Mr. John Heck of Carroll County, Maryland, and Miss Charlotte Johnson of Fayetteville in Franklin County were married on December 31 at Brand's Hotel.
(Names in announcement: Mr. John Heck, Miss Charlotte Johnson)

Marriages
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Summary: Mr. John Kochenour of California and Miss Barbara Hockman of "this vicinity" were married on January 2.
(Names in announcement: Mr. John Kochenour, Miss Barbara Hockman)

Marriages
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Summary: Mr. Jos. Rider and Miss Elizabeth Stouffer, youngest daughter of Abraham Stouffer of this vicinity, were married on January 2.
(Names in announcement: Mr. Jos. Rider, Miss Elizabeth Stouffer, Abraham Stouffer)

Deaths
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Summary: Hugh Davison, aged 5 years, died on December 9. He was the son of James and Margaret Davison of Antrim township.
(Names in announcement: Hugh Davison, James Davison, Margaret Davison)

Deaths
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Summary: John Craige, aged 34 years, died on December 18. Mr. Craige resided in Jesse.
(Names in announcement: John Craige)

Deaths
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Summary: Robert Craig, aged 22 months, died on December 11. He was the son of John and Anna Craig.
(Names in announcement: Robert Craig, John Craig, Anna Craig)

Deaths
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Summary: Mr. Thomas Wilson, aged 60 years, died of consumption in Dry Run on December 29.
(Names in announcement: Mr. Thomas Wilson)