Valley of the Shadow
Newspapers (1857–1870)

Valley Spirit

August 7, 1861
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Page 1
Page Description:

Various battlefield reports, including some from Southern papers.

The Horrors of War

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Summary:

Article from a correspondent at the Battle of Rich Mountain and at Bull Run.

Origin of Article:

Cincinnati Commercial

How the Troops are Paid

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Summary:

Lists the salaries of Northern military officers.

The Rebel Prisoners

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Summary:

Reports on the rebel prisoners landed at Fort Lafayette.

Soldiers' Letters

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Summary:

Explains that soldiers' letters will now be sent free of charge.

Page 2
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Various military reports.

Democratic County Meeting

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Summary:

Announces that the Franklin County Democrats will meet at the Court House on August 13th to prepare for the next election.

County Meeting

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Summary:

Encourages Democrats to attend the August 13th meeting and to stand fast by the principles of the Democratic party.

Discontinued

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Summary:

The Spirit explains that it will cease the semi-weekly edition and return to a weekly.

Contemptible

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Summary:

Denies a rumor, reported in the Harrisburg Telegraph, that Captains received gold and silver to pay their troops, but sold the specie and paid the men in bank notes.

Origin of Article:

Harrisburg Patriot and Union

Patriots and Traitors

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Summary:

Alleges that any condemnation of the Republican administration leads to accusations of treason and want of patriotism.

Origin of Article:

Harrisburg Patriot and Union

Excerpt:

"In good old times...a patriot...might support the Administration in Power or oppose it, without having his loyalty to the Government or his patriotism questioned."

True Patriotism

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Summary:

Asserts that those self-styled patriots who fight the war only with their tongues or pens should tone down their fervor for the war.

Origin of Article:

Presbyterian

Army Officers too Conspicuous in Action

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Summary:

Suggests that officers go into battle in less distinctive uniforms as they make easy targets.

Origin of Article:

Philadelphia Inquirer

Troops Furnished by Pennsylvania

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Summary:

Lists the number of troops furnished by Pennsylvania.

Page 3
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Advertisements and markets

Camp Meeting

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Summary:

Announces that "Union Camp Meeting" of the Churches of God will be held on August 15.

Full Text of Article

The "Union Camp Meeting" of the Churches of God in Chambersburg, Fayetteville, Orrstown, Shippensburg, Newburg, &c., will be held on the old ground, one mile from Scotland station; and will commence D.V. on Thursday, the 15th of August.

Died

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Summary:

Died on July 29 at age 3 years.

Names in Announcement:
Julian Myers
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