Valley Spirit

Douglas, in a transcript of a speech to the Senate, demonstrates how many of the states and politicians who had withdrawn from the Democratic Convention over the issue of popular sovereignty had in fact supported it in past elections.

Continuation of transcript of speech by Senator Douglas on the history of political support for the doctrine of non-intervention.

Story of a group of newspaper editors entertained at the White House by President Buchanan, who made "brief but excellent" remarks on the necessity of preserving the Union.

Emphasizes that the Democratic Party has upheld the rights of Southern states, and insists that party unity is the only hope of maintaining national unity and of fending off the Republicans.

Report from Republican National Convention in Chicago, where several speakers derided Pennsylvania for naming its party "The People's Party" instead of the "Republican Party."

Asks that if Lincoln gained so much credit for having split rails 31 years before with his friend John Shanks, then why shouldn't Shanks be running for office as well?

Alleges that many of the delegations to the Chicago Republican National Convention were irregular--delegates were not from the states they purported to be or were not even American citizens.

Argues that Lincoln's nomination has crippled the Republican Party.

Circular addressed to the Democratic party, urging secessionist delegates to postpone meeting at Richmond and return to the Baltimore Convention.

A slate of Franklin County men attended the meeting in Harrisburg on the subject of an east-west railroad running through the state, but the New York financiers allegedly interested in supporting the railroad did not appear. The convention appointed a committee to seek out support for such a railroad.

Explains that they will publish Senator Douglas's speech, plus a speech by Senator J.P. Benjamin of Louisiana, to represent the positions at odds within the Democratic party.

The Chambers Artillery conducted a night parade through Chambersburg.

Times article points out that purchases outside of the town decrease the amount of money in circulation in that town and make it more susceptible to hard times.

Two drifters appeared in Chambersburg, a German man and woman, with a baby that did not appear to be theirs. They told contradictory stories about the baby's origin. Squire Davison is holding the trio until the truth can be determined.

William Bigger was knocked out while unloading a lumber car.

John Zuck, while quarrying stone, had his leg crushed by a falling rock.

Franklin County's volunteer company and the Mechanics' Brass Band left for the encampment in Mercersburg.

Mercersburg Classis convened from May 18 to May 22, with nearly full attendance by both ministers and lay delegates.

Attacks the Republican ticket for Lincoln's lack of experience and opposition to the Mexican War, and writes Hamlin off as mediocre.