Franklin Repository

A letter to the editors from 'A Working Man,' suggesting that A. K. McClure is the suitable successor to Hon. Beef Bigler, whose term expires March 4th, 1861.

Stevens begins his speech with the argument that tariffs are the normal, intelligent means of protection for a country's (especially a young one's) economy. He examines the four Presidential candidates' records on support for a tariff--that Douglas and Breckinridge are against it, and that Bell is such a good man and an enemy of Democrats and so he should join forces with the Republicans. Stevens then discusses the slave issue, Douglas' stance on it,and Judge Taney's misinterpretation of the Constitution.

McClure gives praise for the newly elected governor, Andrew G. Curtin. He points out that Democrat candidates lost elections due to back-stabbing by the supposedly fused (by a sort of bartering) divisions of the Party and Bell's supporters. He also stated, noting the recent election successes, that Lincoln will succeed where Henry Clay did not.

The editors argue that the difference between the Republicans and Democrats lies in either promoting the welfare of the poor whites (Republicans) or the welfare of the wealthy, especially the rich slaveholders (Democrats)

The editors discuss three camps of thought: The Abolitionist who want slavery abolished, or at least disunion from the South; The Southern fire-eaters who want to spread slavery into all parts of the country; and the Republicans who want to protect the South's institution of slavery, but prevent it from spreading into the Territories.

An argument that the disunionists of the South are actually few in number, and that the Republicans will not permit these few to cause the splitting of the country.

A battle between the editors (both named 'Bill') of two opposing Democratic newspapers, in which 'Gimlet-Bill,' the editor of the Spirit, apparently won, and 'Bunty Bill' has cast his support to Douglas.

Stephen A. Douglas, of Illinois, writes that 4/5 of Democrats in Pa. will vote for him, and that his true supporters will not be led astray.

Prediction that the next Senate will have 61 Republicans.

On Oct. 18th, the Republicans of Fayetteville met to celebrate the election of Oct. 9th. A procession of Wide awakes and speeches were part of the evening.

Bayard Taylor, a traveler and orator, spoke in Franklin Hall on Oct. 22nd, at which he lectured on "Life in the Arctic Regions."

Mention of very large and prolific California Mercer Potatoes raised by David Funkhouser, near Rocky Spring.

As the Chairman of the Republican County Committee is absent from home, communications should be sent to the secretary, P. Hamman, Esq.

On Oct. 6th, the Merchant's Bank of Baltimore sent a package of bank notes-$9,445--to the Hagerstown Bank. When it arrived, $3,300 had been stolen, but the Pa. Division of the Express Company reimbursed the Hagerstown Bank.

Mr. W. H. Blair, a Deputy Marshal for the Census, shared some census returns with the paper.

The property and money (except for $65) stolen from Frederick B. Snively's store--reported in the 10/17/60 issue--was recovered on Oct. 19th, in Mrs. McCoy's haystack, by Mr. Snively himself.

The opening of the Railroad has caused a great increase in Forwardings and Commissions, and the need for larger storage buildings, the reason for the enlarging of Schaffhirt & Co.'s house.

The list of members elected to the 37th congress, including Ed. McPherson as representative of the 17th District. There are a total of 20 Republican representatives and 5 Democrats.

A list of the counties' votes for McPherson (11,673) and Schell (11,144)--McPherson won by 529 votes.

A list of the votes of all the Pennsylvania counties for the governor and Auditor General.

A list of the State Senators and Representatives--with a Republican majority of 21 in the Senate and 63 in the House.

A description of Qualifications of Voters, definition of a citizen, Evidence of Naturalization, and Evidence of the Payment of a Tax.

In a speech in Leavenworth, Kansas, Lincoln warns those Democrats who threaten to dissolve the Union (if Lincoln is elected) that the government will deal with them in the same manner as John Brown was dealt with.

On Oct. 16th, in Lancaster City, Rev. J. F. Krotel married D. Webster Diehl to Lu. F. Essom, both of Chambersburg. On Sept. 16th, Rev. Jacob F. Oller, married Lewis Embly to Eliza Weicth, both of Carrtown, Washington Twp. On Oct. 3rd, Rev. Z. A. Colestock married Charles Shanebrugh to Mary A. Harmony. On Oct. 18th, Rev. Z. A. Colestock married George W. Swaim to Anna M. Baker, both of Chambersburg. On Oct. 11th, in Carlisle, Rev. James M. Elderdice married Solomon Gabler to Sarah Ann Hambleton, both of Franklin Co. On Oct. 16th, in Shippensburg, Rev. Wesley Howe married John Ott to Elizabeth Barr, both of Scotland. On Oct. 18th, near Caledonia Furnace, Rev. William R. Coursey married David C. Burkett to Rebecca E. Everly. On Oct. 18th, Rev. S. McHenry married Samuel D. Lehman, of Guilford Twp., to Martha Ebersole, of Green Twp. On Oct. 18th, at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. S. McHenry married Samuel B. Wingert to Eliza Snider, both of St. Thomas Twp. On Oct. 18th, at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. S. McHenry married Daniel Shettron to Susan Gelwicks, both of St. Thomas Twp.

On Sept 12th, in Funkstown, John Henry, son of Henry and Catharine Sheiry, died at age 3. On Oct. 10th, in Hamilton Twp., Susan Hege, wife of Henry B. Hege, died at the age 23 of consumption. On Oct. 16th, near Middleburg, Magdalena, daughter of Isaac Shank, died at age 1. On Oct. 18th, in Loudon, Henry Roemer died of Lock-jaw at age 70. On Oct. 11th, at his father's home in Greenwood, Franklin Co., John Bayly Black died at age 21.