Franklin Repository

A recommendation by Guilford for John E. Crawford, of Guilford township, for the Legislature when elections occur at the People's County Convention.

Note commenting the qualifications and capabilities of the teachers and students of this female Seminary school, as seen during the recent exams and the graduation ceremony which all took place on June 28th. Rev. Henry Reeves is in charge of the school, and Rev. Schneck gave out diplomas during the ceremony.

A speech almost two pages in length, primarily a discussion of the constitution and its authors and whether the two allowed for Federal control in Federal Territories. Lincoln argues that because a large number of the authors voted for prohibition of slavery in the Northwestern territory, then they gave clear indication that the territories were not free from federal control.

A reminder that the U.S. is unique in its freedoms, and to not forget the God that has blessed this country.

Note of a beautiful silver service made by Wilson & Son at Fifth and Cherry in Chambersburg for Col. Thomas A. Scott, Vice President of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and a native of Mercersburg, Franklin county. Note of his outstanding character as is given by the example of aiding a dying woman who wanted to travel home directly to Mercersburg to die, without the numerous train connections that could delay and further tax her remaining health.

A comment that Democrats can't think for themselves, that they band together, often at the expense of people within their own party.

Democrats face a possible, uncomfortable position; as Douglas has received the nomination, then the supporters of Buchanan will have to support the man whose actions and opinions their President and they criticized --especially re. Kansas

Question of whether Douglas, nominated at the expense of a divided party, will receive any of the votes of the seceding delegates who preferred Breckinridge and Lane.

A reminder from Sol. Huber, Chairman of County Committee for the People's Party, that the members need to meet on Aug. 4th to elect delegates for the County Convention on Aug. 7th. for the nomination of candidates.

Summary of a meeting held June 30th where a letter was read urging a survey of the proposed valley route. Elected officers include: Emanuel Kuhn, Esq.-President; J. W. Douglas-Secretary. Wilson Reilly, William Seibert, and A. K. MClure made some remarks. The Hon. Wilson Reilly and Hon. George Chambers were appointed to appoint committees in each township--to receive subscriptions to help defray the cost of the survey estimated at five hundred dollars.

Mention of the purchase of the Manny Reaper by Col. D. O. Gehr and that he will find he did not get a deal. Apparent competition between two reaper machines--the Manny and the McCormick--the machines will compete in C. W. Eyster's field, and then in G. W. Immel's field. Mr. Hurst is the agent for the Manny and S. Brandt the agent for the McCormick machine.

A hailstorm near Greencastle seriously damaged the wheat and corn crops-- Messrs. Latchaw, Carr and Stine sustained some of the greatest losses due to the storm.

Jason Andrew Davidson, son of Andrew Davidson Esq. of Antrim township, discovered a comet in the northwest evening sky on June 29th.

A. B. Sharpe, Esq. of Carlisle, whose name (along with Col. D.O. Gehr's name) is on the Republican electoral ticket, was visiting his cousin J. McDowell Sharpe. He attended the Lincoln club and was asked to give a speech--which lasted an hour and received high praise.

On July 8th at the Lutheran church, Rev. Dr. Schmucker will preach and Rev. J. Steck will be installed by Rev. Dr. Krauth.

A call to plant profitable fruit orchards in the Franklin county area. Note of Mr. Rider, near Loudon, has planted such a nursery, but it is too far from a town to be easily accessible. It is suggested that Jacob Heyser, who recently established a nursery of trees and shrubbery near Chambersburg, expand his business to include fruit trees.

Joseph Clark explains that the comet was visible on June 22nd, and, due to cloudiness, then again on the 29th and 30th. He suggest that it may be the same comet seen in 1847, that was predicted to return in 1859 or 1860.

A letter written by Edward Bates who did not win the Republican nomination, but whole-heartedly supports Lincoln and Hamlin. He criticizes the democrats' abuses of power and recklessness, and praises the merits of Lincoln, whom he has known for twenty years, and lists Lincoln's stance on the slavery issue.

Note of the weekly publication, Scientific American, of its useful coverage of improvements in various machinery, and that it is the inventor's advocate.

a humorous observation of women's fascination with weddings, their criticisms and commentary of other people's ceremony

Mr. Jonas Huntsberger, of Chambersburg, was kicked by a horse of Mr. Wm. North. Dr. Robinson treated the minor injury inflicted on Huntsberger's left.

While working on Mr. T. B. Bryson's house, several miles from Mechanicsburg, a board fell on the head and shoulder of Samuel Sollenberger, of Mechanicsburg, and broke his collar bone.

In Baltimore on June 12th, The Rev. E. F. Busey married Geo. H. Cramblitt to Miss Anna Gerns, formerly of Chambersburg. In Shippensburg on June 21st, Rev. F. A. Rupley married Dr. Michael Friese, of Mechanicsburg, to Mararet A. Reichstine, of Shippensburg. On June 21st, Rev. William Owen married John H. Peed to Susan Guyer, both of Franklin County. On June 28th, Rev. S. M'Henry married Samuel Martin to Elizabeth Solleberger, both of Hamilton township.

On June 3rd in Rossville, Indiana, Mrs. Ruth Thompson, wife of William J. Thompson, formerly of Roxbury, Franklin county, died of Typhoid Fever at age 58. On June 25th, at the home of Mr. Henry Rebok in Hamilton township, Miss Wilhelmina Grafton died at age 19. On June 26th in Chambersburg, Mrs. Elizabeth Green, widow of John Green, died at age 78. On July 1st in Chambersburg, Jacob Heart, Jr., died at age 32.