Franklin Repository

Proceedings of the Franklin County Educational Association meeting held on Nov. 2nd through Nov. 4th.

A complaint against the poor choices of emissaries and ambassadors sent from the U. S. to foreign countries.

A complaint that the Federal government has ignored the rights of Northern White men in favor of Southerners--using the contrast of Gov. reactions to the war in Kansas and the Harper's Ferry Insurrection.

Reprint of an anonymous letter sent on Aug. 10th, 1859, to Mr. Floyd, Secretary of War, that warns of the raid at Harper's Ferry. The Chicago Press and Tribune argues that the Administration allow the raid to occur--for later partizan use--; and that the number of troops that the government sent--one platoon--proves that the Administration knew of the actual number of insurgents, not the rumored number circulating immediately after the insurrection began.

A description of the amount of gold found in California which ends up paying for imported goods. The amount imported in 1859 to this date is $63,274,614 and the amount exported is $48,223,748.

A criticism of Gov. Wise's use of Forbes, the Abolitionist as a witness instead of a conspirator; also criticism of accusations that leading republicans are conspirators, and a dare to actually bring these men of repute to trial and prove their accusations.

This article points out that the paranoid reaction of Southerners arming themselves is not out of fear of another raid of seventeen men, but of the three or four million slaves revolting.

This article argues that although the Democrats used the raid at Harper's Ferry to help in elections, the stragey backfired in a number of states.

"Senator Douglas is reported as being dangerously ill in Washington."

The Repository mentions the sermon of Henry Ward Beecher printed in this issue, and it challenges the Spirit to read and print the sermon of this "very bad man."

The Journal suggests that by sending an entire company of soldiers to Brownsville, the national Government intends to start another war with Mexico.

Court Proceedings of the second week: Jason B. Sansom vs. Hiram C. Keyser--An Action in assumpsit, brought to recover the amount for which defendant became liable as endorser on a note; judgement for the plaintiff for $42.05. William C. McNulty vs. H. C. Keyser--An Action in assumpsit; Verdict for plaintiff for $42.05. Marion Sites vs. John Sites, et al--A feigned issue to try the validity of a deed, made to Maria Sites by her husband, lately deceased; Verdict for the plaintiff, and this established the deed. Conrad Monn vs. John Kissecker--An Action of trespass (Quare clausum pegit); Verdict for plaintiff for $7.50. A. R. Hurst vs. Daniel Monn--An action in assumpsit, to recover the value of a Corn Sheller; Verdict for defendant. Alex. Martin vs. Directors of the Chambersburg School District--An action in assumpsit, to recover for building the large School House in the Borough of Chambersburg; Verdict for the plaintiff for $401.00. Manly, Mason & Co. vs. David S. Stoner--An action in assumpsit; Verdict for plaintiff for $30.75. John Osler vs. William Noonan, Executor of John Snyder, deceased--An action in assumpsit to recover for attendance upon said John Snyder during his last illness, for boarding & c; Case settled by the parties and their counsel; judgement confessed for the plaintiff for $275.00 Isaac Kuhn vs. Jacob Barncord and Rebecca, his wife--as the case involved questions of an intricate character, the Judge held it over until next term. Philip Hammond vs. William A. Mackey--An action for Nuisance, for throwing the filth of his tannery into the spring run, and rendering the water unfit for use; Verdict for the Plaintiff for $1.00.

An article noting the sudden death of Elizabeth Cooper, who suddenly felt ill around midnight on Nov. 13th, after attending service at the United Presbyterian Church. She and her husband moved to Chambersburg seven months ago, from Adams county. She died at age 62.

Mention of the sudden death of Jacob Faunsler, while walking at his residence, on Nov. 14th from apoplexy

A note of the arrest of Jacob Kelly for numerous warrants, including assault and battery on H. Bowels, by using a sling shot and then beating him. previously he prevented his arrest by threatening officers with a knife or pistol.

Reprint of a resolution recorded by Jacob Jarrett, secretary for the Friendship Engine and Hose company--that the company will not provide service until the Town Council provides them with effective equipment.

Announcement that Prof. H. M. Johnson of Dickinson College will lecture at the Methodist E. Church, Nov. 21st, on Manifest Destiny--the mission of the Anglo-Saxon Race in the Civilization of the World.

Article reprints a notice in the Richmond Whig that offers a $10,000 reward for the 'capture' or body of Joshua R. Giddings, a Republican. The Repository wonders how Southerners would react to a similar posting done in the North.

Note of the London Times referring to the U. S. as a commercial province, and the Daily News points out that this is possible due the infamous Free Trade doctrine.

On Nov. 15th, At the home of the bride's father, Rev. W. F. Eyster married William Carlisle, Esq., to Emma, eldest daughter of Upton Washabaugh, Esq., all of Chambersburg. On Nov. 8th, at the home of the bride's father, Rev. Samuel Philips married Capt. Matthew Gillan to Kate C., eldest daughter of John Stouffer, Esq., both of Chambersburg. On Nov. 8th, at Kyler's Hotel, Jacob George married Priscilla Holly, both of Green Twp. On Nov. 15th, Rev. S. McHenry married David Besore to Margaret Seek, all of Franklin County.

On Nov. 9th, Annie Snider, youngest daughter of John and Susan Mull, died at age 2 years and 8 months. On Nov. 9th, in Loudon, Margaret, wife of Robert W. Kerbey, died at age 69 from a protracted illness. On Nov. 13th, very suddenly, Elizabeth, wife of Thomas J. Cooper, died at age 62.