Franklin Repository

Correspondence from Harrisburg describing speeches by General Gantt and Col. Montgomery about the assurances given to them by Northern Democrats, and Pennsylvanians in particular, about how they would help the South win the war by "defeating the conscription and otherwise rendering the administration powerless to prosecute it." The deadlock in the Senate continues.

This column includes a number of unrelated news items, and mentions in passing that Dr. Lane, of Chambersburg, is Surgeon of the Fifth Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment, who have just re-enlisted for three years.

The author addresses the ladies of Chambersburg, telling them that if Chambersburg had a fancy restaurant and bar, their "male appendages" would be far less likely to go to the cities on "necessary business."

John Forney was acquitted of the murder of Lieut. E. N. Ford, who he shot while resisting a second arrest for desertion when he had already proved that he was too old to be drafted. Isaac H. McCauley, Esq., Mr. Kimmell and Mr. Sharp, all of Chambersburg, were among those representing the Commonwealth at the trial.

The time for volunteering has been extended until March 1st. Capt. Eyster, the Provost Marshall, has issued hand-bills stating that veterans will receive $402 and new recruits $302 bounties upon enlisting. Col. Elias S. Troxel, Capt. John Doebler and Lieut. Benjamin Zook are the local recruiting agents.

"Gov. Curtin was in Chambersburg on Friday evening, the guest of A. K. McClure. He returned to Harrisburg on Saturday afternoon."

The McDowell Battery was originally formed in Chambersburg in 1861 and attached to the 77th Regiment, commanded by Col. Stumbaugh. Capt. Meuler was the first officer of the Battery, and he was succeeded by Capt. Stevens. When Stevens died at Chickamauga, Lieut. (now Capt.) Samuel McDowell took command.

The various districts of Franklin County have to provide the following number of men: Antrim 48, Greencastle 21, Chambersburg NW 41, Chambersburg SW 31, Fannett 29, Green 35, Guilford 38, Hamilton 18, Letterkenny 23, Lurgan 15, Metal 17, Montgomery 39, Mercersburg 15, Peters 34, Quincy 34, St. Thomas 20, Southampton 21, Warren 9, Washington 31, Waynesboro 17. The total is 536 men. Greencastle and Mercersburg have filled their quotas, and Chambersburg is about full.

Anyone wishing to make claims against the State for performing military duty at camp McAllen, should contact John R. Orr, Esq., who has been successfully presenting claims to the Military Board of Claims at Harrisburg. Gen. McAllen has selected him for the job, and so far every case he has presented has been decided upon favorably.

Lieut. M. W. Houser, attached to Co. C, 57th Regt. Penna. Vols. (Gen. Campbell's old command), has opened a recruiting station in the office of Thomas L. Fletcher, Esq. on East Market Street. The Regiment is commanded by Col. Peter Sides.

The 21st Pennsylvania Cavalry, under the command of Col. Boyd, soon will be re-organizing in Chambersburg.

The author observes that Jere Cook, Esq., has an advertisement in this paper, offering his services to men who have legal claims for exemption from military service. "His official connection with the Provost Marshall's office during the late draft, makes him perfectly familiar with the laws and the routine of business, and applicants can confide such cases to him fully assured that they will not be wronged by extortion."

"We are requested by Mr. Henry Williams, (colored,) to acknowledge the receipt of forty-five dollars and twenty cents contributed by a number of our citizens for the purpose of placing new seats in the Bethel (colored) Church of this place."

"Rev. F. W. Conrad, of Lancaster, has been unanimously elected pastor of the Lutheran Congregation of this place."

Capt. Ward of Co. D, 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry, has recruited nearly fifty men at his station in Chambersburg.

Messrs. Abner Trone, William D. Cobaugh and Josiah Gamble, all of Shippensburg and members of Co. H 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry, were wounded on the night of January 6, 1864, while on picket duty. Trone and Cobaugh have each had a leg amputated.

James Watson and Jere Cook, Esqs., have been appointed Notaries of the Public by Gov. Curtin.

These writs were issued in the Court of Common Pleas last week: F. C. and John Wardlick vs. Robert Wright, David Demas and heirs at law of Jacob Demas, "Sci. fa. to mechanics lein to revive the same;" James Brotherton vs. Andrew Strealy, to revive Judgment 33 of January term, 1859; Nill and Kennedy, executors of James Beatty, dec'd. vs. W. Brown, summons in debt on notes for $944.72, $109.27, $107.06 and $80; Nill and Kennedy, executors of James Beatty, dec'd. vs. George Laubargh, summons in debt on a note for $180; Nill and Kennedy, executors of James Beatty, dec'd. vs. Henry Bickley, summons in debt on a note for $100; Nill and Kennedy, executors of James Beatty, dec'd. vs. William Koons, summons in debt on a note for $57.88; Nill and Kennedy, executors of James Beatty, dec'd. vs. Jacob Goshart, summons in debt on a note for $300; Nill and Kennedy, executors of James Beatty, dec'd. vs. William and Jacob Goshart, summons in debt on a note for $500; Samuel Anderson vs. Edmond Hays, summons in assumpsit on a note for $137.14; Mary Koons vs. Benjamin Alleman, capias for breach of promise; A. W. Benford, use of Jacob Ely vs. Holker Hughes, summons in assumpsit on a note for $183; George and Henry Slichter, administrators of John Slichter, dec'd. vs. Elizabeth and Samuel Lehman, summons in debt on a note for $1200; George and Henry Slichter, administrators of John Slichter, dec'd. vs. David Lehman, summons in debt on a note for $600. These letters of administration were granted in Orphan's Court last week: to Jeremiah Besore and John W. Coon, for the estate of Josiah Besore, of Washington township; to T. J. Nill, for the estate of Charlott Smith, of Chambersburg; to Christian Brechbill, for the estate of Christian Sollenberger, of Green township; to John W. Walker, for the estate of Mary Gettys, of Metal; to William S. Hains, for the estate of Josiah J. Elliot, of Fannett township. The final account of Franklin Besore, executor of George Besore, dec'd.

S. D. Kell, M. D., of Orrstown, married Miss Ella M. Cressler, of Shippensburg at her parent's residence on December 23, 1863. Rev. C. L. Ehrenfeld performed the ceremony.

John A. Kitzmiller, of the vicinity of Shippensburg, married Miss Annie J. Darrah at her mother's house near Scotland, also in Franklin County, on January 12, 1864. Rev. W. R. H. performed the ceremony.

M. G. Briggs and Miss Elizabeth B. Bivins, both of Peters township, were married on December 24, 1863, at the same time that John Glass and Miss Mary E. Donathan were married. Rev. J. W. Buckley performed the ceremony at the M. E. Parsonage.

John Glass and Miss Mary E. Donathan, both of Valley Forge near Loudon, were married on December 24, 1863, at the same time that M.G. Briggs and Miss Elizabeth B. Bivins were married. Rev. J. W. Buckley performed the ceremony at the M. E. Parsonage.

Mrs. Mary Ann McPherren died near Funkstown, Franklin County, on January 13, 1864 at the age of 46 years, 5 months and 6 days.

John Morris of Hunderdon County, New Jersey, died in Fayetteville on January 14, 1864, at the age of 36 years and 3 days.

H. C. Bender died in Montgomery township on December 27, 1863, at the age of 1 year, 10 months and 29 days.

Daniel Rice died in Washington County, Maryland on January 1, 1864, aged 36 years, 8 months and 7 days.

Mrs. Sarah Donathen died near Loudon on January 12, 1864, at the age of 78 years, 9 months and 17 days.

Abraham Lehman died in Mahoning County, Ohio on January 3, 1864, aged 74 years, 9 months and 10 days. He moved from Franklin County to Ohio 30 years before his death.

John Sackman died in St. Thomas on January 3, 1864 at the age of 79 years, 6 months and 9 days.

Andrew Jackson Shuman died in St. Thomas on January 3, 1864, aged 6 years, 5 months and 3 days.

Sarah Alice Overcash died in Guilford township on January 8, 1864, at the age of 1 year, 4 months and 24 days.

William Franklin Walter died in St. Thomas on January 8, 1864, aged 15 years, 9 months and 13 days.

Mrs. Sarah Bonebrake died in Guilford township on January 11, 1864, at the age of 46 years, 2 months and 12 days.

Valentine Keckler died near Waynesboro on January 12, 1864, at the age of 64 years and 21 days.

John Laird Bigger died in St. Thomas on January 5, 1864, at the age of 63 years, 10 months and 6 days.

The United States Post Office Department is soliciting proposals for conveying mail in Pennsylvania, based on the routes and schedules of departures and arrivals they specify, in tremendous detail, below the solicitation. They are accepting bids until March 31, and the accepted proposals will be in effect from July 1, 1864 to June 30, 1868. Prospective bidders are asked to pay particular attention to the latter half of section 19 of the "Form of Proposal, Guarantee, and Certificate," which is also printed, that states: "Under this law, bids that propose to transport the mails with 'celerity, certainty, and security,' having been decided to be the only legal bids, are construed as providing for the entire mail, however large, and whatever may be the mode of conveyance necessary to insure its 'celerity, certainty, and security,' and will have the preference over all others, and no others will be considered."