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Valley Spirit, February 5, 1862Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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Description of Page: The speech occupies half of the front page. This page also includes Congressional reports and general war news. |
Charge to the Grand Jury by Hon. James H. Graham
(Column 1)Summary: Address of Hon. James H. Graham to a grand jury in Cumberland County. His remarks reflect on the war, and focus, by the end, on the folly of the policy of Northern abolitionists to make emancipation a central war aim. He implies that abolition sentiment may even slip toward treason, as abolitionists agitate against the protections for slavery in the Constitution.
(Names in announcement: JamesGrahamH.)
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Description of Page: Fiction and poetry |
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Description of Page: Also contains classified advertising |
Indefinitely Postponed
(Column 1)Summary: Reports that the State Committee of the "People's Party," a Republican effort to attract Democratic voters to its ticket, met and decided not to call a State Convention at the present time. Dissension between those who wished to maintain a pure Republican party and those who wished to attract Democrats caused party leaders to postpone the convention until unity could be assured.
Origin of Article: Harrisburg Patriot
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Description of Page: Also includes reviews and advertisements for magazines. Local news and national editorials seem to have been combined onto page 4. |
Legislative Corruption
(Column 1)Summary: This editorial addresses the appointment of a legislative investigating committee to examine the passage of an act commuting the tonnage tax in the previous session. While suspicious generally of the legislature's ability to investigate itself, the editors hope that the "ventilating" of the issue will answer some questions.
Excerpt: "The people will decide these matters for themselves--nay, they have decided them--and the fact that but one member of our Legislature, who was suspected of corruption, has been returned to his seat by the people is a sufficient 'handwriting on the wall' to warn unfaithful legislators of their doom for all time to come."
A Libel on Pennsylvania Soldiers
(Column 1)Summary: A Cincinnati Gazette article claimed that, in an engagement in Kentucky on January 19, Pennsylvania soldiers in the 77th and 79th Regiments panicked and fled the field without even sighting the enemy. The editors of the Valley Spirit condemn this accusation as "calumny" and cite a Louisville Journal article refuting the charges.
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(Column 2)Summary: The present Congress, in the view of this editorial, has become sidetracked by debates over the future of African-Americans when more important matters, such as how to keep the nation financially solvent, are in need of attention.
Excerpt: "We have endeavored to keep our readers posted on the doings in Congress by giving a summary of its daily proceedings. Was anything of importance transpiring we would give it in more detail. The present Congress has convened at a time when the country, more than any other period in its existence, demanded calm and safe counsels, but instead of this we have had nothing but wrangling about the negro, the most frivolous debates, and nonsensical dilly-dallying that has ever disgraced any deliberative body."
Origin of Article: Congress
Letter from the Army
(Column 3)Summary: Letter from H.R. Treher, son of John Treher of Loudon, stationed at Patterson's Creek, near Cumberland, Maryland. The letter does not specify the regiment, although it mentions that the commander is General Lander. The bulk of the letter focuses on marching and camping in the rains and the mud.
(Names in announcement: H.R.Treher, John.Treher)Excerpt: "Our camp here seems to be but a temporary one; at all events, it is very evident that we will not tarry long in this heaven-forsaken place."
Letter from Camp Pierpont
(Column 3)Summary: Letter from Joseph Miller, a solider formerly stationed at Camp Slifer, now at Camp Pierpont in Virginia with the "11th Reg't P.R.C." He writes to thank the ladies of Chambersburg who set a "box of fine edibles" to the camp. He also recalls the hospitality of Chambersburg during the time he was stationed there.
(Names in announcement: Joe. P.Miller)
A Good Move
(Column 5)Summary: Several collection boxes for relief of sick and wounded soldiers have been placed at the Post Office and the railroad ticket office, and the Valley Spirit urges all to contribute.
Excerpt: "It is a sacred duty we owe towards those who have sacrificed their health in defending their country's flag, and there is no avoiding it unless we come down--away down--to heartless selfishness and disloyalty to our country."
Turn Them Out
(Column 5)Summary: Criticizes the discrepancies between the state auditor's and the state register's reports and calls for the removal of the state auditor.
Excerpt: "Curtain's Cabinet needs overhauling, and these incompetent officers set adrift."
Superintendent's Salary
(Column 5)Summary: The Valley Spirit omitted the salary of the superintendent of common schools in last week's listing of moneys received from the state. His salary of $600, the editors feel, could be justly doubled, due to the excellent job he does.
Shocking Accident
(Column 5)Summary: Henry Kupfender of Chambersburg was killed on Friday in a train collision while tending several railroad freight cars belonging to Messrs. Wunderlich and Nead on the North Central Railroad near Baltimore. His body was severed in two, and it was returned to the city where his funeral was held on Sunday. He left a wife and several small children.
(Names in announcement: HenryKupfender, Wunderlich, Nead)
The 'Poor House'
(Column 6)Summary: The editors visited the Poor House last week, dined with Directors Latshaw, Harris, and Spencer, and met Steward James Chariton, Esq. They reported that conditions there were excellent.
(Names in announcement: Mr.Spencer, Mr.Latshaw, Mr.Harris, JamesCharitonEsq.)Excerpt: "Everything about the establishment presented an air of neatness, cleanliness and order, which speaks well for the present management of the institution, and must conduce much to the health and comfort of the inmates."
Full Text of Article:On Monday last, we paid a flying visit to the Alms House. We arrived there just in time to partake of the many good things prepared for the occasion, and served up in the shape of a magnificent dinner. After dinner we were ushered into the business room of the establishment, where we found the Directors--Messrs. Spencer, Latshaw and Harris--in session, than whom, three more gentlemanly and courteous men, we venture to assert, are not to be found anywhere. Afterwards, with the Directors, we passed through the various rooms and cells of the poor unfortunates, and found everything in apple-pie order, under the judicious management of the present obliging and efficient Steward--James Chariton, Esq. Everything about the establishment presented an air of neatness, cleanliness and order, which speaks well for the present management of the institution, and must conduce much to the health and comfort of the inmates.
Recruiting Station
(Column 6)Summary: Lieutenant William Burgess, of Captain Dixon's company of the 6th Regiment of Pennsylvania Reserves, has set up a recruiting station at the Franklin Hotel. Volunteers may choose the regiment they will serve in and will be furnished with transportation and sent off immediately.
(Names in announcement: Lieut.WilliamBurgess)
Chambersburg Boys in Trouble
(Column 6)Summary: Four or five members of Capt. Brand's company have been accused of robbery in Harrisburg. The Spirit protests their innocence and notes that they are from respectable families in town.
Excerpt: "We do not believe the young men arrested would be guilty of committing such an act. They have always borne good characters while among us, and some of them have respectable connections in this place."
Full Text of Article:Some four or five of the members of Capt. Brand's company have been arrested in Harrisburg for robbery, and sent to prison to answer for the offence in default of $500 bail. A man by the name of Charles Gray alleges that he was robbed by the party, of some thirty dollars, while crossing the Harrisburg bridge after night. We do not believe the young men arrested would be guilty of committing such an act. They have always borne good characters while among us, and some of them have respectable connections in this place.
Sudden Death
(Column 6)Summary: Samuel Clark died suddenly on Thursday. He was about 60 and had been in attendance in court the day before his unexpected death.
(Names in announcement: SamuelClark)
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Description of Page: Page also includes accounts of the Poor House, the statement of finances for Franklin County from January 6, 1861 to January 11, 1862, and accounts of the county with the state. Also includes classified advertising. |
Court Proceedings, Second Week
(Column 1)Summary: Summary of the second week of trials; Judge Nill recused himself, as he was counsel on many of the cases, and Judge Graham of Carlisle stood in for him. Cases tried were: Keystone Mutual Life Insurance Company vs. William McLellan--action to recover promissory notes; defendant claimed he had been induced to become a member of the company through misstatements of the company; verdict, $174.80 for plaintiff. Polly Piper vs. James Dearmine and his wife Catharine--account rendered; referred to auditor at defendant's request. William Crist vs. John Snider--action to recover a tract of land in Montgomery township; Crist bought the property at a sheriff's sale, but Snider claims to have deeded the land to somebody else before the sale; verdict for plaintiff. William McGrath vs. John Braver--Ejectment to recover 70 acres of mountain land; verdict for plaintiff. Fred. Divilbiss vs. James Tenly--action for rents of 13 acres of land; verdict, $27.50 for plaintiff. Adam Carbaugh vs. J. Milton Lytle, executor of David Lytle--action to recover part of purchase money of a farm; verdict, $208.89 for plaintiff. Commonwealth for the use of J.R. Tankersly and Wife vs. Hezekiah Easton and Martin Newcomer, Executors--Action on guardian bond; verdict, $869.48 for plaintiff. G.W. Brewer vs. Administrators of Benjamin Phraner, deceased--Action on book account; verdict, $110 for plaintiff. William Forbes vs. James and Elizabeth Patterson--Action on "assumpsit"; verdict, $127.68 for plaintiff. J. and S. Eye? vs. Andrew McNair--action on book account of $23.10; verdict of $10.28 for plaintiff.
(Names in announcement: JudgeNill, JudgeGraham, WilliamMcLellan, PollyPiper, JamesDearmine, CatharineDearmine, WilliamCrist, JohnSnider, WilliamMcGrath, JohnBraver, FredDivilbiss, JamesTenly, AdamCarbaugh, J. MiltonLytle, DavidLytle, J.R.Tankersly, HezekiahEaston, MartinNewcomer, G.W.Brewer, BenjaminPhraener, WilliamForbes, JamesPatterson, ElizabethPatterson, AndrewMcNair, J.Ery?, S.Ery?)
Married
(Column 2)Summary: Reuben Cashman and Susan M. Palmer, both of the vicinity of Chambersburg, were married at the Lutheran Parsonage on January 30. Miss Palmer is the daughter of Daniel Palmer, Esq.
(Names in announcement: Rev.J.Steck, ReubenCashman, Susan M.Palmer, DanielPalmerEsq.)
Married
(Column 2)Summary: Abraham A. Price and Elizabeth Stover, both of Waynesboro, were married on January 30 at the Lutheran Parsonage.
(Names in announcement: Rev.J.Steck, Abraham A.Price, ElizabethStover)
Married
(Column 2)Summary: Benjamin C. Snyder and Elizabeth West, both of Hamilton township, were married on the 21st of January.
(Names in announcement: Rev.S.McHenry, Benjamin C.Snyder, ElizabethWest)
Married
(Column 2)Summary: Jacob Forney, of St. Thomas township, married Mary McCleary, of Hamilton township, on January 30.
(Names in announcement: Rev.S.McHenry, JacobForney, MaryMcCleary)
Married
(Column 2)Summary: James Muma and Mary Myers, both from the vicinity of Fannetsburg, Path Valley, were married on January 30.
(Names in announcement: Rev.S.McHenry, JamesMuma, MaryMyers)
Died
(Column 2)Summary: Samuel Clark died suddenly in Chambersburg on January 30, age 61 years and 11 months.
(Names in announcement: SamuelClark)
Died
(Column 2)Summary: Mrs. Margaret Fetter, died near Orrstown of palsy on January 29, at age 88 years, 3 months and 10 days. She was a long-time member of the Lutheran church at Orrstown.
(Names in announcement: Mrs.MargaretFetter)
Died
(Column 2)Summary: Miss Nancy Flickinger, daughter of Joseph Flickinger of Fannetsburg, died on Sunday last at age 25.
(Names in announcement: NancyFlickinger, JosephFlickinger)
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Description of Page: Classified advertisements |
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Description of Page: Also includes statement of aggregate tax assessments of the county, as well as classified advertising. |
The Burnside Expedition
(Column 1)Summary: A glowing report on the arrival of the Burnside expedition at Hatteras Inlet, despite the loss of a number of ships along the way.
Excerpt: "[General Burnside] is confident of the ultimate success of the expedition and has the respect of every man under his command."