Semi-Weekly Dispatch

Predicts that General Lane will be "mischevious" to the enemy and will not be "tender" to slavery on his upcoming expedition. He plans to march with his men through Arkansas and Texas to the Gulf of Mexico.

Reprints a letter describing the treatment by Samuel Cox, of the Southern forces, of a slave whom Cox whipped to death for informing the federal commander where Cox had hidden arms for the use of Southern troops.

Informs readers that a steel cuirass to be used for armor by artillerymen and cavalry soldiers is being tested.

Offers a physical description of Secretary Stanton and remarks that he has systematized the schedule of operations of the War Department, so that specific days are set apart for army affairs, Congressional visits, and "the reception of the people."

Proposes that soldiers who capture equipment belonging to the Southern forces be compensated as sailors are given the rights to property seized on the seas.

Reports that the English public expressed satisfaction at the release of Mason and Slidell, implying that the English are relieved that war with the United States had been averted.

The Bulletin surveys the whole of the military scene and concludes that "there is more hope of an advance along the whole line than we have yet seen."

Reports that the People's State Committee has met and decided not to hold a convention, but to stand by the President because of his efforts to maintain the Union. On the other hand, the Lebanon paper notes, the Committee of Breckenridge Democrats has determined to hold a "straight out party convention" prior to the next election.

Provides information on the tax bill pending in Congress without criticizing it. Reports that it is "confidently expected" that the tax will secure an annual revenue of at least 150 million dollars for the national government.

Remarks that ladies rarely wear dresses in the street since Balmoral skirts have come into fashion.

Relates that Lieutenant James Wishart conducted a short visit to Fulton the previous week. The Lieutenant is on furlough in order that he might recover from being struck by lightning in Kentucky.

Announces that an "Old Folks" Concert will be held shortly in which vocalists will wear costumes and sing hymns and songs from "old Revolutionary times."

Reports the shooting in Cumberland County of a woman named Pye. The lady was making beds in the second story of a building when the rifle her brother was handling accidentally went off, and the bullet struck the woman in the head, killing her almost instantly.

Reports that Governor Curtin is attempting to assemble an expedition made up exclusively of Pennsylvania troops to travel to the Southern coast.

Reports a collision near Baltimore of two trains, one of which was owned by Messrs. Wunderlich, Nead & Co. of Chambersburg. Mr. Henry Kupffender of Chambersburg, who had charge of the Wunderlich, Nead & Co. train, was crushed between the broken cars and died instantly. Urges the state legislature to pass legislation that would "prevent the almost daily occurrences of public butcheries on badly managed and badly conditioned roads."

Summarizes court proceedings from the second week of the session. Reports that Judge Graham of Carlisle rather than Judge Nill presided. The court found in favor of Keystone Mutual life Insurance Company in their case against William M'Lellan for $174.87 1/2. George Tritle settled with J. H. Shireman by giving the plantiff his note for $115 for the value of a reaper and mower. The case of Polly Piper vs. Catharine Dyarmond was referred to three auditors. The court found in favor of Solomon Ely and ordered Andrew McNair to pay him $10.68 "on a book account." John Snider was ordered to return possession of a tract of land in Montgomery township to the plantiff William Christ. The court found in favor of William McGrath in "an action in ejectment for 70 acres of mountain land" and ordered the defendant to pay six cents in damages and six cents for costs. The court awarded $27.50 in damages paid by James Tenley to Frederick for "rents, issues and profits of 13 acres of land." The court found in favor of the plantiff in the case of Abraham Carbaugh against J. Milton Lytle, the executor of the estate of David Lytle, deceased. The court ordered Hezekiah Easton and Mary Newcomer to pay the plantiff J. R. Tankersly $869.43 on an action involving a guardian's bond. William Phreaner, Charles Molly, and Samuel Behm were required to pay $110 to plantiff George W. Brewer for professional services. The court found in favor of William Forbes and ordered James and Elizabeth Patterson to pay $127.68.

Reports that the petitions for commuting the sentence of the slave trader Gordon, who is to be executed next month, were presented to President Lincoln the previous Friday. They will be passed along to the attorney general, who will decide the matter.

Mr. Reuben Cashman and Miss Susan M. Palmer, daughter of Daniel Palmer, Esq., were married on January 30. All are from the vicinity of Chambersburg.

Mr. Abraham A. Price and Miss Elizabeth Stover, both of Waynesboro', were married on January 30.

Mr. Benj. C. Snyder and Miss Elizabeth A. West, both of Hamilton township, on January 21.

Mr. Jacob Forney, of St. Thomas township, and Miss Mary M'Cleary, of Hamilton township, were married on January 30.

Mr. James Muma and Miss Mary Myers, both of the vicinity of Fannettsburg, were married on January 30.

Mrs. Margaret Fetter, aged 88 years, died of paralysis on January 30 near Orrstown.