Franklin Repository

Coverage of the war between Christians and Moslems, the atrocities committed on the Christians by the Moslems, the Turkish and other nations' involvement, and of the American citizens present Syria.

A plea to not only elect Lincoln and Hamlin, but also a Congress that will support their clean up of the executive office and the spending practices of the government. By disseminating speeches of Lincoln--especially the debates between Lincoln and Douglas--the Republicans make clear and emphasize the differences in the platforms of the two parties. It is suggested that the Democrats are afraid to do the same, because publishing the truth would make them look bad.

At a meeting in Schenectady, N.Y., Gen Houston with Com. Stockton were nominated to run as independents for the Presidency and Vice Presidency.

One brief observation that a woman can speak as many languages as she likes, just as long as she doesn't speak too long a time.

Observation that the Democrats plan to disregard the rule of election that majority wins, and that the Democrats have a pathetic plan to refuse Lincoln's appointee to the Southern Post Master position, that this will only inconvenience the South and save the Treasury's money.

Complaint that Post Master Holtz is favoring with better rates the Cumberland Valley Railroad over the much better southern route via the new Franklin Rail, and a demand that Holtz change this policy.

Use of a naval illustration to discuss the ship of Lincoln and Hamlin cruising along steadily into port, all the while looking for those boats of piracy that include Douglas, Bell and Everett.

Prediction that the former Whigs who have not yet joined a party will finally join the Republican party when they see Lincoln as another Henry Clay, as an excellent representative for Whig ideals.

A request that people continue the local tradition of sending capable and successful representatives from this district to the State Legislature; James R. Brewster and James C. Austin have done well, and it is wise to return such experienced men rather than risk choosing green representatives.

An expression of delight as Hon. John Hickman offers to canvass for Lincoln in the western states, and a call for others to do the same and make their mark in aiding in this historically significant election.

Observation and excerpt of a Southern Democrat's comment on the general opinion of Douglas by Southern Democrats---that he is currupt, even though he helped them by repealing the Missouri compromise. If this is the case, that the Southerners won't support him, and the Northern Democrats see him as a traitor to Free Labor, then who will support him?

Note of a Missouri newspaper was mobbed and the Editor, S. Harbaugh, forced to leave the offices because he promoted Lincoln and Hamlin. Harbaugh is a native of Waynesboro, Franklin county, and worked under Joseph Pritts for the Franklin Repository and Transcript. Comment that this is how the Democrats in the South operate--by mobbing anyone who dares support a Republican, and yet the Democrats accuse the Republicans of sectionalism.

A complaint the Democrats are unwilling to stand up for the candidate Bell during the popular election, although if the vote goes to the House, they would urge his election there. And so the newspaper would rather vote for Lincoln, rather than settle for one of the Democrat candidates over Bell.

Mention by the Missouri editor of his visit with a married couple aged 109 and 102, respectively; both alive well before the American Revolution. The editor of the Franklin Repository notes a visit to Mrs. Cowan, aged 102, who lives in Cowan's Gap, northeast of Chambersburg.

Reference to an article in the Louisville Journal about the disruption at a Breckenridge ratification meeting, caused by Bell supporters and animosity between Breckenridge and Douglas supporters

The Atlanta Southern Confederacy, a paper supporting Douglas, urges that if Lincoln wins, then the South should secede. Clearly Douglas has not been able to quiet these suggestions among his own supporters. Also a mention that should the South secede the Government will respond with hangings.

A three year old boy, Patrick Riley of Norristown, accidentally hung himself while playing with a rope hanging on a low wall.

Mention of Joseph Cubertson in Crosby's Annual Obituary Notices of Eminent Persons who died in 1858. Summary given: died 7/26/58, age 79; born in Culbertsons Row 2/27/1779; in the mercantile business, High sheriff of Franklin Co., President of the Bank of Chambersburg, member of the Presbyterian Church of Chambersburg. Second son, Alexander, connected with American Fur Company and has made donations to the Smithsonian. Another son, M. Simpson, went to West Point and is now a missionary in China. Another son, Thaddeus, was a Reverend, but died 8/28/50. His daughter, Anne M., died 2/8/58.

Mention of a tight-rope act by Prof. Price on July 23rd, on a rope strung between John Fisher's hotel and Jacob P. Noel's house. Also mention of Antrim native, John Stickell, while working in Maryland, walked a rope in order to save an employee hanging from it.

Members of the People's Party met at Mark M'Afee's Public House in Mercersburg on July 21st to organize a Lincoln and Hamlin Club. Col. F. S. Stumbaugh delivered a speech.

The pastor-elect of the Presbyterian Church of Chambersburg, Rev. Preston, of Virginia, a few weeks ago declined the position due to poor health. Rev. S. J. Nichols, of Westmoreland Co. is the newly chosen pastor.

A meeting of the Lincoln and Hamlin Club of Fayetteville met at John Brown's Public House July 21st. Mr. William G. Mitchell, of Pleasant Hall, Letterkenny township, and E. J. Bonebrake, Esq., of Chambersburg, spoke.

Comittees appointed in the several districts to collect money to pay for the survey for a railroad between Chambersburg and Burnt Cabins. In Chambersburg: Emanuel Kuhn, William Seibert, and J. W. Fletcher. In St. Thomas Township: Dunlap Dickson, Peter Hollar, and Samuel Sim. In Peters Township: H. Easton, George Stinger, and Hartman Dickhout. In Metal Township; Charles Campbell, Samuel Walker, and Jas. R. Brewster.

A suggested local entertainment is an excursion on Mr. Sollenberger's "Young America" on the Conococheague.

A fire in Barnitz' Old Brewery was started by children and extinguished by a passing gentleman. Another fire in an alley between Queen and Market St. was also extinguished.

A large meteor passed through the sky around 10 o'clock pm July 20th.

Isaiah Null, age 27, drowned in the milldam of Messrs. S. & G. Small, in Quincytown, and leaves a wife and two children.

A fire in William Garner's flour mill, caused by the friction of the hopper's burrs, was luckily put out by Garner in time.

A commendation to A. Hurst and W. F. Smith who cut nine acres of oats in seven hours on July 21st on Hurst's farm in Guilford township.

Announcement of a meeting July 26th of the Lincoln Ladies of Chambersburg to adopt measures for providing flags and banners to the People's Party of Chambersburg.

A Bush meeting held by the United Brethren will meet on Peter Stinger's lands near Loudon, Aug. 3rd to the 5th.

The newspaper has been brought a sample of oats from J. Watson Craig's field where every stalk has two heads.

An excerpt from an Alabama paper praising the recent successful import of African slaves--that slavery benefits the owners, and also the slaves by civilizing them and saving their souls with Christianity.

The population of Lebanon has greatly decreased; due to the stagnating market, mechanics and laborers must leave to find work.

Ohio papers report a blight on apple trees, similar to a pear tree blight.

Washington has sent Dr. Thomas Antisell, an eminent chemist and naturalist, to investigate the cattle disease affecting the Eastern states.

The list of Grand and Traverse Jurors drawn for a Court of Oyer and Terminer, Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace, and Court of Common--to be held in Chambersburg August 13th. Grand Jurors include: John Shirts, Mercersburg; John Bonebrake, Washington; S. A. Bradley, Mercersburg; John Croft, St. Thomas; James Conner, Warren; J. C. R. Eckman, Quincy; Henry Eberly, Montgomery; Daniel Finafrock, Green; James Gilbert, Montgomery; Thomas Grove, Mercersburg; John Gilmore, Letterkenny; Jacob Gossert, Jr., Quincy; Benjamin Johnston, Southampton; John Oler, Washington; Philip Karper, Letterkenny; S. Mohler, Southampton; George Milay, Washington; Jacob Middour, Quincy; James McColloh, Peters; Daniel W. Royer, Quincy; John Ramsey, Letterkenny; Richard, Richer St. Thomas; James D. Scott, Peters; Jacob Witmore, Montgomery. Traverse Jurors include: Caleb Atherton, Chambersburg; Jeremiah Angle, Southampton; Jerome Beaver, Waynesboro; Willam Brant, Green; William Burgess, Peters; Michael Bushey, Peters; W. S. Bard, Southampton; John Crawford, Guilford; George Colby, Green; John S. Cell, Peters; Abraham Dull, Guilford; John Ditzler, Green; Andrew Detrich, St. Thomas; Christian Fry, Jr. Green; William Fetter, Letterkenny; Alonza P. Fry, Chambersburg; Adam Fleagle, Metal; John Forrister, Letterkenny; Joseph Fuss, Peters; William Hade, Antrim; David Hays, Southampton; Martin Hoover, Letterkenny; Michael Hoover, Peters; Cyrus Hambright, Green; Jacob Henninger, Chambersburg; Ruben Hawk, Green; John Irvin, Jr., Waynesboro; Daniel Johnston, Fannett; Abram. Knepper, Quincy; Simon Leckron, Washington; Daniel Leckrone, Washington; John Middour, Quincy; James R. McCurdy, Green; Daniel Myers, Antrim; Marshall Means, Southampton; William Orr, Southampton; Joseph Reed, St Thomas; Michael Rider, of A., Peters; Robert Parker, Mercersburg; F. Skinner, Fannett; Michael Slotliour, Antrim; Daniel Skinner, Fannett; Jacob Shaffer, Chambersburg; Morrow Skinner, Lurgan; A. K. Weir, Greencastle; Jacob Weister, Greencastle; John Wyncoop, Lurgan; Jacob Young, Montgomery.

story of a man who drugged a woman in order to marry her; she sued to have it set aside, and to the surprise of the husband, the Supreme Court decided in her favor.

A man in New Orleans was arrested for beating his wife to death with his fists and a club.

A remonstration of the inappropriateness of women joking about suicide.

A response that the editors will not abuse either Douglas or Lincoln--especially in the tasteless style of belittling their humble beginnings. The type of people who do mock in this way, are usually of the same class, but have not escaped and risen to a higher level.

A number of Douglas supporters consider voting for Lincoln, since it will help defeat Breckenridge and be a revenge on the Southerners for their mistreatment of their Northern allies at the conventions in Charleston and Baltimore.

A proposal that the Mormons emigrate to Oceanica, one of the East Indies islands, so that the wealth on the islands can be tapped by the U. S.

Notwithstanding the present friction between the North and the South, the Patriot observes that Southerners have started coming North again when in need of manufactured goods, and the Northerners are going South for cotton, rice or sugar.

Alexander Hamilton's son states that Judge Taney's belief that the Constitution does recognize property in a man is wrong, but, instead, that the authors were very careful to keep out any mention of a right to own another man.

Pres. Buchanan says, that considering the irregularities of the Democratic conventions, Democrats should vote as they please, and not feel bound by any particular nomination.

On July 19th in Chambersburg, at the German Reformed Parsonage, by Rev. Samuel Philips, Abner D. Kuhn married Rebecca Stover

On July 10th, Sarah Maria Allen, wife of Josiah Allen, of Hamilton township, died at age 50. On July 19th, in Metal township, William Elliott died at age 81. On July 23, in Guilford township at the home of Mrs. Catharine Hosler, Rev. David Heffelfinger, who was pastor of the German Reform Congregations of Fayetteville, Funkstown, Marion and Grindstone Hill, died at age 45. On July 24th, in Chambersburg, Mrs parthena W. King, wife of James King, died at age 40.