Valley Spirit

Reports on Lincoln's stand that the Constitution did not recognize property in slaves.

Attacks Lincoln's opposition to the Mexican War.

Promotes Foster as the gubernatorial candidate who will unify the Pennsylvania Democratic party and who will support the tariff.

Humorous summary of Lincoln's career.

Continuation of speech of Senator Benjamin of Louisiana, discussing whether Senator Douglas had reneged on his promise to allow the courts to decide the matter of slavery in the territories.

Conclusion of Senator Benjamin's speech, in which he claims that Douglas' logic and previous positions bind him to supporting a congressional slave code.

This article discusses the slow economic growth of Chambersburg relative to other parts of Pennsylvania, and considers the various benefits that would accrue if a railroad connection to Gettysburg, and thus Baltimore, could be made.

An exhortation that the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore to nominate a candidate who will unify the party. Emphasizes the duty of all Democrats to support the regularly nominated presidential candidate.

Argues that Judge Kelley and other former Democrats who invoke Andrew Jackson's name do not deserve the right to do so. Praises Jackson for standing up under the fire of his critics, and implies that Buchanan is doing the same.

Observes that a number of Chambersburg Democrats plan on attending the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore.

Letter from supporter of Douglas read at meeting in New York, arguing that the Southern Rights supporters are misinterpreting the Dredd Scott decision on the ability of the territories to regulate slavery.

Argues that New York will be critical in the presidential election, and that Douglas seems to have a better chance at carrying the state than Lincoln does.

Argues that while Chambersburg is adequately connected by railroad to Philadelphia, its citizens have to take a circuitous route to Baltimore. Notes that the Pennsylvania Central Railroad owns the Cumberland Railroad and controls the routes to both destinations.

Russell leaned off a moving train to grab cherries off a tree, and was knocked off and under the train, crushing his legs.

A horse bolted on Main Street, overturned its wagon and freed itself, and ran into Deckelmayer's Confectionery Store, doing over $200 in damage. Valley Spirit thinks town council should be liable for not enforcing ordinance of securely tying off horses.

Rowe went to Washington and secured an order for daily mail service from Greencastle to Waynesboro. He was aided by Attorney General J.S. Black.

Grand opening of Caledonia Spring, under management of Hutchinson. Mechanics' Brass Band will entertain visitors.

Lutheran Sabbath School is making an excursion via the Franklin Railroad to Greencastle to celebrate the Fourth of July. Valley Spirit encourages the celebration of the nation's birthday.

Trial of Manneys Reaper and Mower was made near Chambersburg, and it seems to have obtained the approval of area farmers.

Somebody broke a newly planted tree in Miss Heck's front yard; Valley Spirit urges severe punishment for the perpetrator.

Elections for officers of the Hope Fire Company were held.

Gillan will be selling farm stock and household items in Letterkenny, one of the largest sales in recent history.

Hope Fire Company paraded with forty men and all their apparatus: Engine, Suction, and Hose-Carriage. They were accompanied by the Mechanics' Brass Band.

Miss Dresser delivered two lectures on "Mormon Life," one at the Baptist Church, which was filled to overflowing.

A large crowd attended a Street Preaching in front of the Courthouse; "It will no doubt result in accomplishing much among the class it was intended to reach."

Martin Ludwig caught an eel measuring 8 feet, 10 inches long.

Letter from son in Utah to mother in Chambersburg, describing conditions of life in the western mining towns; notes that a former Chambersburg man in building a quartz mill out in Utah.

Married at the Lutheran Parsonage on June 7th.

Florence, youngest daughter of Augustus Duncan, died on June 5 at the age of five months.

Mrs. Gillan, consort of John Gillan Jr., died on June 6 at the age of 40.

Advertisement for New York Day Book, a weekly newspaper founded to combat abolitionism.

Summer schedule of trains between Chambersburg and Harrisburg; leaves Chambersburg twice daily, at 8:30 am and 1 pm, goes via Shippensburg, Newville, Carlisle, and Mechanicsburg; return trains leave Harrisburg at 8:05 am and 2:12 pm. Can connect at Harrisburg with trains to Philadelphia, New York, and all points west.