Franklin Repository

Details various Christmas celebrations in the Franklin area: the Hope Fire Company supper, aided by Snider, Flack Brinkman, and others; the dinner at the Town Hall Hospital, run by Mrs. Pennypacker; and a banquet for the Invalid Company in which William Kennedy (of the Spirit and Times) and William I. Cook gave speeches; the banquet to Battery "E" 5th U. S. Artillery.

Describes a visit by Samuel G. Lane, Surgeon of the 5th Pa. Reserves, and a theatrical performance, "The Grecian Daughter," led by Thomas J. Harris.

Lists the septennial assessment of taxables in each district of Franklin for 1856 through 1863, with indication of the number of Deaf and Dumb and Blind. The first number is for 1856, the second for 1857, and so on. Antrim--656, 800, 1 D; Chambersburg--743, 1108, 4 B; Fannett--338, 450, 1 D, 2 B; Guilford--650, 675; Green--749, 780; Greencastle--216, 300, 2 D, 3 B; Hamilton--381, 380; Letterkenny--442, 470, 2 B; Lurgan--262, 270; Montgomery--596, 625, 6 B; Mercersburg--194, 200; Metal--273, 286; Quincy--597, 605; Peters--479, 500, 1 B; St. Thomas--392, 390, 5 B; Southampton--388, 400, 2 D, 1 B; Warren--171, 173, 2 D; Washington--546, 610, 2 D, 1 B; Waynesboro--282, 295, 1 B.

Reports the capture of Capt. Hugh Logan, formerly of Franklin County, in a raid up the Shenandoah Valley, led by Capt. Boyd. Logan was sent to Wheeling.

Notes that Capt. Schelling's Co. D, 16th Regiment Invalid Corps, left Chambersburg on Saturday, destined for Elmira, N.Y.

Describes a resolution by Sharpe, for the establishment of a property tax to raise money for bounty payments to encourage volunteers.

Reprints and explains a letter from Gen. Meredith to W. H. McDowell, of Chambersburg. The letter indicated that, although no supplies sent by governments or associations would be received for prisoners, those from private individuals would be.

Lists the Franklin County officers as the following: President Judge--Nill (Chambersburg); Associate Judges--Carson (Mercersburg) and Paxton (Chambersburg); District Attorney--Stenger (Chambg.); Prothonotary--Taylor (Chambg.); Clerk to Prothonotary--J. Glosser; Register and Recorder--Strickler (Antrim); Clerk--Mitchell (Southampton); Treasurer--Elder (St. Thomas); Commissioners--Nitterhouse (Chambg.), Downey (Green), and Good (Quincy); Clerk--Foreman (Quincy); Auditors--Jarrett (Chambg.), Wunderlich (Chambg.) Amberson (Washington); Directors of the Poor--Latshaw (Guilford), Harris (Metal) Doebler (Chambg.); Clerk--Everett; Court Crier--F. Glosser.

Details Jacob Stouffer's experiment with sugar cane and the manufacture of molasses.

Describes the vocal concert by the Chambersburg Female Seminary, assisted by Prof. McClure and Dr. McLenegan, for the benefit of the soldiers.

Reports the death of Edmund H. Little of Hamilton Township. Little was a member of Co. D. 6th Regiment Pa. Reserves and was killed in a skirmish with the rebels near New Hope Church, Va., on November 27.

Lists the writs issued: M. Beaver and P. Kunkelman, administrators of John Beaver, decd. vs. Palsgrove--alias fi. fa. to judgment 7, Oct. term, 1862. Suesserott vs. Koon--Sci. fa. to serve judgment 195, August term 1855.

Notes that Gen. Burnside offered his resignation but was not accepted.

Reports items of brief war news including the capture of Lewisburg, West Virginia, by Gen. Scammon and the battle at Barren Fork between rebels led by Standwait, Adair, and Quantrell and Union forces led by Spilman.

Describes political news on a Union meeting in Arkansas, the National Democratic Committee, the reorganization of local authorities in Tennessee, and acts of the loyal legislature of Virginia.

Details the story of a heroine of Gettysburg, Jenny Wade, who refused to leave her home though in range of the gunfire because she was baking bread for Union soldiers. Wade was shot and killed by a stray bullet.

Calls attention to Gen. Couch's notice that after January 5 volunteers will receive only up to $100. The editors urge veterans to re-enlist before then to receive $402.

Ponders whether the equal numbers of each party in the Senate will prevent the election of a Speaker. The Repository suggests that John Penny, the Speaker elected before recess, should keep the position if no successful election is possible.

Mocks the candidacy of General McClellan for president. McClellan was nominated by a self-constituted committee of conservative Unionists that chose William B. Campbell, of Tennessee, as McClellan's running mate.

Reports the rebel policy on black Union troops as stated in the Richmond Enquirer on December 17. The Enquirer states that all captured black soldiers have been executed, and that none will be taken prisoners as "'our troops understand what to do in such cases.'" The Repository deems this order "suicidal madness" considering the number of blacks serving the Union who will fight even harder, expecting execution upon capture.

Reports the efforts by Congressman Harding to exclude black soldiers from the bounty bill. Fernando Wood and a number of peace men abandoned Harding, and the bounty bill, including funds for blacks, passed.

Clarifies that letters to members of Congress are sent free of charge while letters to the Executive Department must be prepaid.

Announces Congress' printing of Gen. McClellan's official report. The Repository criticizes the report as "designed to glorify himself at the cost of the government" to help him in his upcoming presidential campaign.

Describes Gen. Averill's successful raids in West Virginia, around Salem, Clifton Forge, and Covington.

Asserts reasons to favor the re-nomination of Lincoln for president.

Describes Curtin's need for rest, the excellent financial situation of Pennsylvania, and the hopeful maintenance of Penny as speaker of the Senate and Slifer as Secretary and Meredith as Attorney General.

Notes the death of an Irish-American soldier, General Michael Corcoran, from injuries received during a fall from his horse. He was captured at Bull Run and later released.

Recounts the taking of the new oath of allegiance by rebel officers and soldiers. The Repository predicts that many more rebels with take the oath, bringing important military information.

On Dec. 22nd, by Rev. Roth, John McNight married Sarah, daughter of Dr. Maxwell, both of Jackson Hall, Franklin County.

On Dec. 24th, at the residence o fhte bride's parents, by Rev. Deatrich, I. Snively, of Chambersburg, married Alice, eldest daughter of A. Barr, Esq., of the vicinity of Waynesboro.

On Dec. 24th, in Chambersburg, at the "Indian Queen Hotel," by Rev. Deatrich, Daniel Holsinger married Ann Snyder, both of Guilford Township.

On Dec. 10th, by Rev. Young, John Crouss married Elizabeth Sieghmond, both of Fannett Township.

On Dec. 22nd, by Rev. Young, Allen More [?] married Susan Hollebaugh, both of Franklin.

On Dec. 24th, by Rev. McElroy, John Montgomery married Elizabeth Sheoffer, all of the neighborhood of Fayetteville.

On Dec. 17th, by Rev. Campbell, at the home of the bride's father, near Waynesboro, George Coble married Rebecca Clugston, all of this county.

On Dec. 21st, by Rev. Campbell, at the home of Jacob Secrist, Samuel Knepper married Mary Nicodemus, all of Quincy Township.

On Dec. 16th, at the home of the bride's father, in Washington County, Md., by Rev. Rohrer, Daniel Garver married Maria Stouffer, daughter of Abraham Stouffer.

On Dec. 10th, at the home of the bride's father, by Rev. Niccolls, William Stenger married Helen Reid, all of Chambersburg.

On Dec. 24th, by Rev. McHenry, Benjamin Lehman, of Jackson Hall, married Sarah Stover, of Cashtown, Adams County.

On Dec. 24th, by Rev. Dickson, Henry Cleveland, of Adams County, to Sarah Fuller [?], of New Franklin.

On Dec. 13th, near Waynesboro, Anna, daughter of Solomon and Mary Harbaugh, died of diphtheria at 3 years, 10 months and [illegible] days.

On Dec. 9th, near Waynesboro, Eurica, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Gondor, died at the age of 3 years, 5 months and 7 days.

On Nov. 13th, Mary, daughter of Jacob and Prudence Price, died at the age of 6 years, 11 months and 25 days.

On Nov. 21st, Lydia, wife of Solomon Shanabruch, died at the age of 57 years, 3 months and 17 days.

Describes the best type of ice-house to construct.

Relates R. Black's recommendation of Tread Powers for farmers.