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Waynesboro Village Record: March 27, 1863 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

The Voice of the Soldiers
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Summary: A copy of an appeal drafted by officers in the 44th New York Regiment, affirming their commitment to the President's policies and their disdain for northern "traitors" who continue to agitate against the war effort.

Look at This
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Summary: A transcript of the resolutions "unanimously adopted" by the 11th Penn., contradicting rumors that troops in the Army of the Potomac are demoralized. The resolutions also condemn rebel sympathizers as the source of the misinformation.

Full Text of Article:

We take the following from the resolutions unanimously adopted by the 11th Pa. regiment, and may be regarded as the universal sentiment of the army:

In view of the persistent efforts made to misrepresent our views and feelings at home, while we are absent in the field, we deem it eminently fitting that we declare to our countrymen and to the world our sentiments and determinations.--Therefore,

Resolved, That the reports so industriously circulated by those who sympathize with the Rebels, that the Army of the Potomac is demoralized, are an unjust reflection upon the officers and men composing that noble command, and are, in themselves utterly and basely false, and have their origin in the traitorous proclivities of those who ignore their nationality and hate the Government that protects them.

Resolved, That those who cast such imputations on the loyalty, courage, and obedience of the soldiers engaged in this terrific conflict, are guilty of inflicting a grievous wrong upon men who have volunteered to fight their battles and defend their rights. They would rob them of their noble traits, which are the boast and pride of the soldier, his ardent love of country, his prompt and unquestionable obedience to orders, his voluntary sacrifice of domestic comforts, his willing separation from home and friends, his patient endurance on the march, and his heroic courage on the field of battle. We hold these cowardly traitors in contempt, and would infinitely prefer that they would openly join their fellow conspirators in the South and meet face to face, rather than attempt to stab our reputation, in a manner which allows us no means of redress.

Deceased
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Summary: Notifies readers that P. A. Rice, of Mercersburg, taken prisoner during Stuart's cavalry raid, died in a prisoner-of-war camp in Richmond last February. Rice was one of 8 Union prisoners who died in the camp between Feb. 8th and March 18th.
(Names in announcement: P. A. Rice)

Horse Thieves
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Summary: Last Sunday, a valuable horse belonging to John Funk was stolen from the shed in Kurtz's Hotel yard. A second horse was stolen from John Welty on Tuesday as well.
(Names in announcement: Kurtz, John Funk, John Welty)

Hotel Rented
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Summary: John R. Eckman, of Quincy township will lease H. M. Sibbet's hotel beginning April 1st.
(Names in announcement: John R. Eckman, H. M. Sibbet)

Disgraceful
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Summary: On two occasions last week, reports the article, rebel sympathizers met after dark on the streets of Waynesboro to celebrate Jeff Davis, Stonewall Jackson, and the Southern Confederacy. "The 'copperheads,'" it notes, "are evidently growing more bold."

The Colored Recruits
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Summary: It is reported that T. A. Chesterfor, a Recruiting Sergeant for the Massachusetts Colored Brigade, enlisted seven recruits from Chambersburg last Saturday.

Origin of Article: Transcript

The Election
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Summary: A list of the results from the election for Borough and Township offices held last Friday.
(Names in announcement: Josiah Besorr, John Bell, Christian Shockley, Simon Leckrone, George Summers, Jacob J. Miller, Jacob Bonebreak, Valentine Keckler, Daniel B. Resh, Daniel Hartman, Abraham S. Oiler, Joseph Funk, Jacob Funk, Jacob Carbaugh, Jacob S. Good, Nicholas Bonebreak, Henry Walter, H. M. Sibbet, John Philips, George Morganthall, Eli Little, John W. Harbaugh, W. S. Amberson, Joseph S. Stoner, Henry Unger, Jacob Foreman, W. L. Hamilton, Josiah Kurtz)

Full Text of Article:

The Election.--The following is the result of the election held in this place on Friday last, for Borough and Township officers:--

Judge Josiah Besorr, U, 200 John Bell, D, 255 Inspector Christian Shockey, U, 202 Simon Leckrone, D, 259 Assessor Geo. Summers, U, 134 Jacob J. Miller, D, 130 Supervisors Jacob Bonebreak, U, 133 Valentine Keckler, U, 137 Daniel B. Roah, U, 122 Daniel Hartman, D, 134 Abrm. S. Oller, D, 143 Constable Joseph Funk, U, 98 Jacob S. Funk, D, 163 Magistrate Jacob Carbaugh, U, 137 Auditors Jacob S. Good, U, 135 Nicholas Bonebreak, U, 120 Henry Walter, D 165

The following is the Borough ticket:--

Magistrate H. M. Sibbet, D, 119 John Philips, U, 71 Assessor Geo. Morganthall, D, 117 Jacob B. Resser, U, 72 School Directors Eli Little, D, 125 John W. Harbaugh, D, 121 W. S. Amberson, U, 70 Joseph S. Stoner, U, 71 Constable Henry Unger, D, 124 Jacob Foreman, U, 68 Auditor W. L. Hamilton, D, 120 Josiah F. Kurtz, U, 69

"Only Poor Men To Be Drafted"
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Summary: Countering "tory" allegations that the Union army is only drafting poor men, the piece argues that the conscription policy, which sets the limit for substitution at $300, "is actually for the benefit of the poorer classes."

Full Text of Article:

"Only Poor Men to be Drafted.."--The frequent allegations of the tory press throughout Pennsylvania, whose positions upon the question of Union or Disunion are perhaps not yet fully determined, that the conscription law compels only poor men to enter the army are ridiculous. It will be seen by reading the clause in relation to substitutes, that the fine provided for exemption is not fixed at any particular sum, but shall not exceed three hundred dollars. The drafted man is allowed to procure his own substitute, at any price he may agree upon, or, if he prefers, the Government will provide one for him at a price not exceeding $300. Did not the law contain this limitation, the price of substitutes would in all probability range much higher than that sum. The rich, being able to pay, would bid high, while the poor would be unable to pay the price to which over-bidding would raise the substitute market. Thus, instead of being an oppressive provision, the $300 restriction is actually for the benefit of the poorer classes. The provision under which the Government undertakes to furnish substitutes for a sum not to exceed $300, is in fact one of the best features of the bill.

Negro Troops
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Summary: From the headquarters of the Army of the Republic, news has circulated that the rebels are "eking out their strength" by mixing black and white soldiers. Yet, the piece notes, there has been "no protest from the copperheads" against the Confederacy's decision to employ black soldiers, despite the fact that they have vehemently opposed Union plans to use black troops, even in segregated regiments.

Brilliant Exploits and Success of the Black Brigade in Florida
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Summary: Led by Col. Montgomery, a black brigade captured Jacksonville, Florida, says the article. The black troops were lauded for their bravery during the fighting.

Origin of Article: Port Royal New South