Franklin Repository

The list of the resolves decided at the People's County convention, and names of men chosen as Congressional Conferees (to meet, on Aug. 21st, with the other conferees of the districts which comprise the 17th District) and conferees to meet with conferees from Fulton Co. to form a representative ticket.

Summary and criticism of Douglas' flip-flopping over the Missouri Compromise.

Article/story of a Southern wealthy slave holder who argues with lesser slave-holders that Lincoln is the best choice for President.

the penalty for murder in Alabama is six months and $500; the penalty for stealing a slave is ten years.

The three daughters--Mary, Ida and Carrie--of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Howley of Hornersville got lost in the woods on Aug. 11th, but were eventually found.

A list of the twenty-five men on the Franklin Co. Executive Committee, with J. Allison Eyster, of Chambersburg, as Chairman.

A description of each nominee on the Republican ticket: James R. Brewster, Esq., of Path Valley for Assembly, who served last term; Abrahm D. Caufman, of Chambersburg, for Prothonotary, has long served the party; Edward C. Boyd, of Mercersburg, for Register and Recorder, who has served one or two terms as Justice of the Peace; William G. Mitchell, of Southampton township (and 15 yrs. earlier of Chambersburg), for Clerk of the Courts, who is poor and lame; James D. Scott, of Peters, for Commissioner, who is a business man (He will join the Board Commissioners consisting of J. Allison Eyster and Jacob S. Good.); John L. Latshaw, of Antrim, for Director of the Poor, who is a farmer and will join the other directors--Jacob Strickler and David Spencer, Esq.; Capt. George Jarrett, of Chambersburg, for Auditor, who is an accountant--he will replace William Fleagle, and join Andrew Davidson and John Downey on the Auditors' Board.

Frank P. Blair, of St. Louis, who was cheated out of his seat of U. S. Representative, contested the election, won it but resigned his seat, and ran for it again and won.

Arsons in Texas have been blamed on Abolitionists; supposedly negroes have confessed to such a plot, but the Repository questions why anyone would want to interfere where it is legal, and so assumes that there is much exaggeration going on.

Note of Col. Curtin, the Republican candidate for governor, who is canvassing the state for the coming election

An attempt by Pennsylvania Democrats to fuse the party together again, but the Douglasites refuse to join with disunionists, written with a quote from the Harrisburg State Sentinel.

Announcement of two new newspapers in Harrisburg, one supporting Douglas and the other, which is run by Mr. Cooper (formerly of the Valley Spirit), supports Breckinridge. Cooper left the Spirit because he refused to support Douglas.

The Repository notes that the editors (still unknown) of the Valley Spirit are divided in their support of Douglas or Breckinridge, but that apparently the Douglas supporter has won out.

Note of Stephen Douglas dodging the vote on the Homestead Bill and admission of Kansas.

A list is given of members of the "Chambersburg Wide Awakes," and that they will meet to organize on Aug. 17th at the Indian Queen Hotel. Also given is the explanation of the association's purpose, as defined by the Chicago organization--a political police force as protection for Republican speakers, candidates, meetings and polls.

Announcement of the Franklin Railroad's completion and schedule, and thanks to the financial backers and engineer. Praise of the General Agent, George B. Ayres, Esq., and the conductor, John Miller, and expression of the need of a flag-station.

Organization of a Lincoln and Hamlin Club in Orrstown on Aug. 13th. Elected were: Jacob Kindig, President; William Furguson, Vice President; D. W. Thrush, Esq., Recording Secretary; Samuel Knisely, Corresponding Secretary; Peter Plough, Treasurer. The Chicago Platform was adopted, and Mr. Thrush gave an address.

A Southampton farmer, T. E. Fuller kept track of the last week's (ending Aug. 10th) temperatures--each day averaging above 80 degrees.

The Fall session of the Fayetteville Academy (for young men) starts Aug. 20th. The Principal, Rev. J. Kennedy has hired S. Fernald to run the English and Math Departments.

John A. Light will make his 17th balloon ascension on Aug. 25th. from the Chambersburg Public Square.

Mention of the very small Douglas, Bredkinridge, Houston, & Co. Locofoco meeting in Chambersburg last night--and part of the attendance was made of republicans and boys. Mr. Reilly and two others spoke.

Samuel Shoemaker of McConnellsburg planted the 'black rock' variety of potatoes early in the season, and the number and size are exceptional.

The Chambersburg Town Council purchased a new suction machine for the Friendship Fire Company.

Four new brick buildings on East street--three for businessman George A. Deitz and one for the residence of Mrs. Welsh.

Two different advertisements: 19 Teachers Wanted by the Antrim District, and that the directors will meet for applications in Greencastle on Sept. 1st at Maj. Hollar's residence (written by J. Jacoby, secretary). Seven Teachers Wanted by Hamilton Township; the directors will meet for applications at John Gordon's Public House on Aug. 22nd (written by WIlliam Bossert, secretary).

The New York World's estimates of electoral (and popular) votes for each of the candidates. Predictions that Lincoln will have165, Breckinridge will have 48, Bell will have 47, Douglas will have 9, and the remaining 34 are unclear.

Two newspapers in Georgia support Douglas and Johnson. One, the Confederacy, says that it is for the repeal of the slave trade restriction, and it is opposed to the acquisition of more territory until the slave trade is reopened.

Succinct summary of Republican and Democratic doctrines. See above for complete text.

The Pennsylvania State Treasurer paid the semi-annual interest on the funded debt for the state--$798,739.02 with a balance of $363,402.29 and an expected $1,000,000 pending income; the editors note this as a good indication of the state's economic wealth and stability.

A republican meeting in Springfield, Ill. at the Fair Grounds, where Lincoln made an unexpected speech to 15,000 people. At the evening demonstration ranks of Wide Awakes marched amidst the crowd.

Reminder of Douglas' 1845 modification (which outlawed slavery) to the Missouri Compromise, and that it is absurd for his supporters to claim Douglas has been consistent in his views on slavery in the Territories.

Disbelief that there would be enough people so dissatisfied with the government (underwhich so many have prospered) to actually push for disunion should the Republican party with the election.

First there was the smoking car, then the sleeping car, and now the introduction of the restaurant car--which will help prevent people from getting off to get food, and either hurt themselves or miss getting back on in time.

Note that four out of five U. S. Army generals are southerners.

On July 16th Rev. Dr. Schneck married Fred. William Richter, of Chambersburg, to Anna M. Heidtman, late of New York.

On Aug. 10th in Chambersburg, John M'Cleary died of consumption at age 48. On Aug. 6th at Dry Run, Eliza Jane Cooper, daughter of Mrs. Isabella Cooper, died.