Semi-Weekly Dispatch

Suggests that slaves should be taken from the "300,000 rebel aristocrats who now own them" and sold for $25 a piece to the "750,000 poor whites" of the South. This scheme would turn the poor whites into Union men, and the government would receive $750 million, "or rather more than enough to pay the whole cost of the war."

Relates that the official report submitted by Brigadier General McDowell "makes it quite clear" that the army was not ready for the advance on Bull Run. However, the action could not be delayed, because the term of service of most of the Union troops was about to expire.

Reports that an army officer estimates the amount of food that 50,000 men consume per day at 312 tons, 10 cwt., thus requiring 300 horses to carry one day's provisions for an army of that size. With baggage and ammunition, an army would require over 1,000 horses for a single day's necessities.

Describes the passage of a bill in Congress to increase soldiers' pay by two dollars per month. The bill as first proposed provided for an increase of four dollars per month.

Reports that the remains of a Jewish woman by the last name of Einstine were brought to Chambersburg from Hagerstown, Maryland, the previous Sabbath. She was buried in the "burial ground of that people" on the eastern part of Washington street.

Requests that the members of the Hope Fire Company attend a meeting this evening at eight o'clock.

Relates that on the previous Thursday a woman from the South Mountain brought 250 quarts of huckleberries into town to sell.

Announces the death of Col. J. C. Boyd, which took place at his residence near Mercersburg on August 7 after a protracted illness.

Reports the arrest and fine of a man the previous Saturday afternoon for "fast riding through our streets."

Reports that the name of Mr. John Fisher's hotel will be changed from the "Southern Hotel" to the "Union Hotel."

Reports the departure of Mr. Jno. W. Shinefield and his family from Ravenswood in Jackson County, Virginia, where they had lived for the past five years, and their arrival in Chambersburg. The Shinefields left Virginia because of their Union sentiments and because Governor Wise's forces were approaching the town. The Dispatch criticizes the eight tavern owners in Harrisburg who refused the Shinefields hospitality.

Comments that, "as usual," it has begun to rain since the August term of court began the previous Monday morning.

Reports that the wife of J. Allison Eyster has returned from an attempt to visit her husband at Richmond, where he is held prisoner. When she reached his headquarters, General Banks advised her to return when he feared for her safety.

Reports the organization of the first Regiment of Volunteer Artillery ever formed in Pennsylvania. Captain H. Easton and Lieutenants Palsgrove and Stits, all of Chambersburg, command the regiment of 800 men, who comprise eight companies.

Mr. Wm. H. B. McConnell, died on August 11 in Antrim Township after a protracted illness. Mr. McConnell was 40 years of age.