Valley Spirit

Discussion of the events of the Democratic conventions and subsequent secession movement. The Spirit defends the nomination of Douglas and calls on all Pennsylvania Democrats to support him.

Concluding paragraphs of Johnson's speech, in which he argues that only Douglas will continue the policy of non-intervention.

States that the paper is debt and needs its subscribers to pay in advance.

The Valley Spirit will be 40 cents for all non-subscribers during the election campaign.

The Cumberland Alleganian, a Democratic paper of Allegany County, Maryland, has declared in favor of Douglas and Johnson.

The Republicans of Lawrence, Mercer, and Venago counties have split over their nomination for State Senator.

Argues that the Democratic Party of Franklin County isn't split, as the Republicans hope.

Shippensburg formed a Democratic Club to support Douglas.

Criticizes the Transcript for being overly informed on matters concerning blacks.

Account of the Chambersburg First-of-August celebration commemorating the emancipation of the slaves in the British West Indies.

Sarcastically comments that Lincoln could make a fortune before the election splitting rails.

Satirical poem about Lincoln.

Letter to the editor from "Union" about non-intervention and the Democratic party.

Favorable anecdote about Douglas.

Unfavorable anecdote about Lincoln's experiences in the Black Hawk War.

Speculation about the possible electoral congress votes for Douglas.

The Democratic Party of Franklin County is scheduled to meet on August 14 to elect delegates and nominate a ticket.

Favorable article about the two new daily trains that run on the Franklin railroad. The road had so far done a good business and is exceeding all expectations.

Discussion of a meeting of the Chambersburg Douglas-Johnson Club.

Discussion of the meeting of the friends of Douglas and Johnson in Fayetteville.

A report of a warm day recorded on Mr. Heyser's Thermometer as 92 degrees

Mr Jas. Chariton was appointed Steward of the Alms House. The paper is critical of the fact that political qualifications were the only factor taken into consideration by the Board of Directors. Chariton, the paper states, is as qualified as any other "Black Republican."

A report of a an exceptionally heavy two-day old calf owned by John Bittner, of Guilford.

A note that several citizens have given their old leather fire buckets to the Hook and Ladder Company.

The Town Council responded to public pressure and agreed to buy a new fire engine. The Council originally opposed this measure, but when a majority of the citizenry agreed to be taxed to pay for the new engine, the Council changed its position.

The Spirit printed bills for the Democratic Douglas Club. When they posted one in a hotel owned by a Republican, the bill was quickly torn down even though the owner had given the Democrats permission to post it.

The Town Council engaged Mr. Berkenbine, Chief Engineer for the Philadelphia Water Works, for a survey and estimate for the proposed water works.

Currick Furnace in Franklin County has recently established a new post office with George W. Swank as post master.

The United Brethren of Christ will hold two camp meetings in August and September.

Married on July 2nd.

Married on July 4th near Auburn, Kansas.

Married on August 5th.

Nancy Morrow died on July 14th at 80 years of age.

Melissa Ann died on July 17th at 16 years of age.

Margaret Parish died on July 19th at 29 years of age.

Died on July 25th at 75 years of age.

Died on the previous Saturday, aged 22 years.

Ellen Reasuer died on August 6th at 9 months.