Franklin Repository

Actions of rebellion and expressions of desire for secession from several states--South Carolina, Louisiana, Washington D.C., and Georgia: resignation of Senators and Federal officers, calls to establish minute men companies, arson,the flying of the state flags, and organized meetings.

Since Gov. Brown expects few Southern states to actually organize a secession movement, he suggests passing laws that will hurt the Northern states (who have been most active in passing laws that oppress the South), ie. taxes on their goods, seizing their property, repeal of penal and civil codes that protect their safety. He also wants money for a military fund. The Repository editors comment that "These Southern People are a terrible set--on paper."

In reaction to disunion of the Democratic party, and the Chicago nominations, among other things, South Carolina passed laws against free negroes that oredered them to wear identification badges and put them under the supervision of a white man, who could re-enslave them at a whim. Any free negroes that could, left the state in a mass exodus.

Story of a woman, Dr. Lydia Sayer Hasbrouck, of New York, who insists that a woman should not be taxed if she cannot vote.

The question is raised as to whether American Roman Catholics will pay a tax required by the Pope.

An argument that the Union was established to protect the liberty of the people--not the institution of slavery--, and a secession (of even only one or two states left) would seriously damage that liberty and happiness that has come from the Union.

This article argues that the Southerners have worked themselves up to be terrified of Lincoln et al. Republicans--that they are friends of John Brown. The editors argue that after a year or two under Lincoln's fair administration, the South will calm down.

A cry of victory--that an new, honest administration will take control, and the poor man will get a job due to the protection Tariff, and the Free Homestead bill will provide opportunities for Western livelihoods free of slavery.

A reminder that, although the Republican candidates have been elected, both houses of Congress have a Democratic opposition and will make things difficult for the new administration.

A letter from 'Patrick Henry' that argues that there are probably very few men who actually favor secession, and he suggests that they should be allowed to leave, rather than starting a war.

The Board appointed to examine what ships of the navy could be converted to steamers have decided that a line of battle ships could be altered for over three million dollars.

Senators from South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama have resigned from Congress. A Southern convention will meet on Jan. 15th (and the delegates elected on the 8th).

Expression of astonishment that J. A. Reside, the mail carrier between Chambersburg and Bedford, is required to work on Sunday--the Sabbath.

At a recent Sheriff's sale, John F. Croft, of Chambersburg, bought the Tavern Stand in Greencastle, formerly owned by F. Northcraft. C. C. Foltz , of Chambersburg, has leased it.

R. P. Hazelet, auctioneer, sold for Speakman Hicks (present occupant) the residence on East Market St. (formerly owned by G. K Harper, Esq., dec'd), and a lot on Second St. to J. Allison Eyster, Esq. The Eysters plan to build a two story brick building on the lot.

S. Everett, Esq., asked the editors to remind a few people to return twenty or more volumes loaned out from Mr. Everett's library.

A list of the states and how their electoral votes went: 169 votes for Lincoln; 74 for Bredkinridge; 35 for Bell; 3 for Douglas; 44 doubtful or not heard from. (Pennsylvania gave its 27 to Lincoln.)

The editors proudly print the voting results (for Governor and President) of the counties of Pennsylvania-- Franklin County's votes: Curtin (R) 4,053 Foster (D) 3,379 Lincoln (R) 1,666 Reading Ticket (D) 0.

The list of the votes for the four candidates in the districts of Franklin County. The totals for each candidate: Lincoln--4151, Breckinridge Straight--2485, Douglas Straight--625, and Bell--76.

A note that, although South Carolina is calling for a convention and Secession, the majority of people in the other Southern states are opposed to disunion.

A note of the present Administrations consternation at the resignation of several Southern Senators, including Jefferson Davis. Gen. Cass expects the Gov't will not last beyond March 4th, 1861. But the editors are pleased that these senators, who would have caused problems for Lincoln, are and will be gone (and can be replaced by Republicans).

Note of various men in Southern states (all Douglas Democrats) who would want to replace the resigned senators' seats.

On Nov. 6th, at the German Reformed Parsonage, in Chambersburg, Rev. Samuel Philips married Moses A. Foltz to Charlotte S. Etter, both of Chambersburg. On Nov. 8th, at the German Reformed Parsonage, in Chambersburg, Rev. Samuel Philips married James O. Alexander to Mary Elightfoot, both of Scotland. On Nov. 8th, at the bride's parents' home, in Guilford Twp., Rev. Samuel Philips married George Dittman, of Chambersburg, to Sarah J. Vaneraw. On Nov. 1st, Rev. G. Roths married John Kriner, of Peters Twp., to Catharine R. Haulman, daughter of Jacob Haulman, near Bridgeport, Franklin Co. On Nov. 8th, in Greencastle, Rev. J. Rebaugh married Martin Hurst, of Welsh Run, to Mary E. Angle, of Washington Co. Md. On Nov. 11th, Rev. William Harden married David Miller to Susan Curtis, all of Chambersburg. On Nov. 8th, at the home of the bride's mother, in Green Twp., Rev. S. McHenry married Adam Diehl, of Hamilton Twp., to Leah Zook, all of Franklin Co. On Nov. 8th, at the home of the bride's father, Rev. J. Philip Bishop married Martin Van Buren Hoover to Mary Jane Paxton, both of Lurgan Twp.

On Nov. 7th, in Chambersburg, David Edger McCurdy, son of R. C. and Mattie A. McCurdy, died at 6 months.