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Tobacco Culture
(Column 1)

Summary: Asks readers to share their knowledge about how to raise tobacco successfully.

Plant Large Crops
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Summary: Encourages farmers to take advantage of foreign demand and plant more corn, wheat, and vegetable crops for export.

Origin of Article: Journal of Knowledge

The Presidential Struggle
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Summary: Gives reasons why the Democrats will not bow to Republican pressure to stay out of the next Presidential race.

Full Text of Article:

The last issue of the Repository contained a rather lengthy editorial under the above caption, the pith of which was, that the Democracy ought not to contest the election this year with the Republicans, for the reason that it might result in such a division of the electoral college as to prevent a choice by the people, thus throwing the election into the House, where neither candidate could receive a majority of the States, as required by the Constitution, and hence "the Government would be brought into inextricable chaos!" This is certainly a modest suggestion, to say the least of it, and shows a commendable solicitude on the part of the astute editor for the welfare of the "Government."

It would, doubtless, be very agreeable to the cormorants and public plunderers, who have been fattening on the life-blood of the nation, to have a clear field to a new lease of four years of power and plunder; but we scarcely think the Democracy will be able to see it in that light. We are rather inclined to the opinion that they will contest every inch of ground in making another noble and patriotic effort to rescue the country from the hands of fanatics and traitors who have well nigh ruined it, and bring the Government back to the principles of our fathers. They may fail--they may be overpowered by the minions of an arbitrary and corrupt administration, which, judging from the past, will, undoubtedly, use its immense power and patronage to overthrow the freedom of the ballot and subvert the liberties of the people--but they will make the effort, nevertheless; and, if fall they must, they will go down with their armor on. Indeed, even admitting that all the grave consequences spoken of by the Repository would follow a presidential contest making the withdrawal of one of the parties necessary to avert them, we can see no good reason why that party should be the Democracy. On the other hand, we might be able to show very good reasons why the Republican party should withdraw on that ground. They have been in power but three short years, yet, in that time, they have almost hopelessly ruined the country. They have drenched the land in fraternal blood and brought sorrow and mourning into almost every family. They have bankrupted the Treasury and piled up a debt mountain high which future generations yet unborn will never see paid. And it is the opinion of many, that the sooner they resign the Government into abler and wiser hands, the better will it be for the country. Therefore, as the editor of the Repository seems to apprehend such serious consequences from a division of the electoral vote, and as the Democracy will not withdraw, we suggest that the Republican party withdraw, and that he use his influence, as a leader of his party, to that end. Here is an opportunity for the display of an unselfish patriotism which seldom offers. We trust our neighbor will properly improve it, thereby "showing his faith by his works."

The New Nation
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Summary: Outlines the "tyrannical" features of the Lincoln administration.

A Sound Judge
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Summary: Praises Judge Bernard of New York City for speaking out in favor of the freedom of the press. The judge chastised several Republican newspapers for using the label "secessionist" to refer to anyone who disagrees with them.

"On To Richmond"
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Summary: Suggests that it is unfair that General Grant is not being criticized for not pushing his troops harder when General McClellan had to deal with such criticism constantly.

"The Price of Liberty is Eternal Vigilance"
(Column 4)

Summary: Suggests that Thomas Jefferson's warning about the encroachment of arbitrary power in a republican society is particularly salient at the present time.

Origin of Article: Sunday Mercury

The True Doctrine
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Summary: Reiterates the constitutional arguments against the secession of any state from the Union.

Mr. Lincoln and his Cabinet
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Summary: Suggests that Lincoln's cabinet is not a real cabinet since it lacks "enlightened, able men."

Married
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Summary: On March 31, Rev. S. McHenry married Samuel Freune and Sarah Ann Truhr at the residence of Mr. F. Glosser.
(Names in announcement: Mr. F. Glosser, Rev. S. McHenry, Samuel Freune, Sarah Ann Truhr)

Married
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Summary: Rev. Thomas Creigh married Robert M. Shafer and Sarah H. Kemble, daughter of Aaron A. Kemble, on March 29.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Thomas Creigh, Robert M. Shafer, Sarah H. Kemble, Aaron A. Kemble)

Married
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Summary: On April 8, Rev. A. M. Whetstone married D. P. Rotroff and Mary E. Wonderly at the residence of Armstrong Bradley.
(Names in announcement: Armstrong Bradley, Rev. A. M. Whetstone, D. P. Rotroff, Mary E. Wonderly)

Married
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Summary: Rev. Thomas Barnhart married William M. Chenoweth, of Carlisle, and Maggie Noland on April 5.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Thomas Barnhart, William M. Chenoweth, Maggie Noland)

Married
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Summary: Rev. S. McHenry married Harman G. Sruman and Annie E. Keller on April 7.
(Names in announcement: Rev. S. McHenry, Harman G. Sruman, Annie E. Keller)

Died
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Summary: Henry Hartman died on March 30 at age 73.
(Names in announcement: Henry Hartman)

Died
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Summary: Thomas Morton died on March 29 at age 65.
(Names in announcement: Thomas Morton)

Died
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Summary: On April 3, Maggie Charlton Deardoff, daughter of William and Margaret Deardoff, died at age 3 months.
(Names in announcement: Maggie Charlton Deardoff, William Deardoff, Margaret Deardoff)

Died
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Summary: Sarah Jane Drayer died on April 3 at age 14.
(Names in announcement: Sarah Jane Drayer)

Died
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Summary: On April 5, Alice May Ott, infant daughter of Philip and Cordilla Ott, died at age 10 months.
(Names in announcement: Philip Ott, Cordilla Ott, Alice May Ott)

April Court
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Summary: Summarizes proceedings of the opening of the April court term. Hon. James Nill will preside as president, and James O. Carson, Esq., and W. W. Paxton, Esq., will be on the bench. Three capital cases are to be heard: Morgan R. Bryan for the killing of Frank. Jones in June, 1861; "Flora" for the shooting of Constable Unger last October; and a "negro" for the murder of an unknown man found in the limekiln belonging to William B. Gabby, Esq. The following were named jurors in the case of Morgan R. Bryan: Philip Karper, Malachl J. Brindle, T. J. McIlhenny, J. Deardorff, Peter Brindle, J. N. Brewer, Joshua Bender, Robert Clugston, Henry Snyder, Jacob Crider, Childerson Robinson, and John Gosborn. That case will be conducted for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by W. S. Stenger, Esq., District Attorney, and George Eyster, Esq. J. McD. Sharpe, Esq., F. M. Kimball, Esq., and William McLellan, Esq. will conduct the defense.
(Names in announcement: Hon. James Nill, James O. CarsonEsq., W. W. PaxtonEsq., Morgan R. Bryan, Frank. Jones, Constable Unger, Flora , William B. Gabby, Philip Karper, Malachl J. Brindle, T. J. McIlhenny, J. Deardorff, Peter Brindle, J. N. Brewer, Joshua Bender, Robert Clugston, Henry Snyder, Jacob Crider, Childerson Robinson, John Gosborn, W. S. StengerEsq., George EysterEsq., J. McD. SharpeEsq., F. M. KimmellEsq., William McLellanEsq.)

Counterfeit Postage Currency
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Summary: Warns readers to look out for the counterfeit postage currency that is "flooding" the country.

Iron Works Looking Up
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Summary: Notes that the Mont Alto Iron Works have been sold by Major Hughes for $200,000. Hughes will retain an interest.
(Names in announcement: Major Harris)

Veteran Regiment
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Summary: Reports that the 107th Pennsylvania Regiment, under the command of Colonel McCoy, returned to Harrisburg after having been furloughed for recruiting purposes. Notes that Captains A. J. Brand and John T. Dick once recruited several companies of this regiment from Franklin County, and that the regiment was originally commanded by Colonel Zeigle and Lieutenant Colonel R. W. McAllen.
(Names in announcement: Colonel McCoy, A. J. Brand, John T. Dick, Colonel Zeigle, R. W. McAllen)

Full Text of Article:

The One Hundred and Seventh Pennsylvania regiment, Colonel McCoy commanding, arrived at Harrisburg on Sunday, the 3d inst. having been furloughed for the purpose of recruiting. This regiment went into the service about one thousand strong, participated in some of the most important and warmly contested battles of the war, and returned with only two hundred and twenty five men. No regiment has seen harder service or acquitted itself more creditably. Several companies of this regiment were recruited in this place by captains A.J. Brand and John T. Dick. The regiment was originally commanded by Col. Zeigle with R.W. McAllen as Lieut. Colonel. We hope the brave boys may enjoy their furloughs. All the men speak in the highest terms of Colonel McCoy, and with such a chivalrous and popular leader, there will be no difficulty in soon recruiting the regiment up to the required standard.

Thanks
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Summary: Expresses gratitude to the Borough Council for making sure mud and filth have been removed from the streets. The Spirit urges the current council members to run for reelection.

Full Text of Article:

We cannot refrain from giving expression to a feeling of gratitude to the Council of our goodly borough for the attention they have latterly given to their duties. On behalf of the citizens, and on our own behalf, we return them sincere thanks for having, in some measure, rendered the streets passable in having had the accumulated mud and filth, of a year, removed. We cannot imagine what has awakened them from their lethargic slumbers unless it be the approaching Borough Election, on the first Monday of next month; and a desire on their part to serve another term in an office which they severally are so well qualified to fill. We hope they may all be candidates for re-election, pledging ourself "to use all honorable means" to secure their success.

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Summary: Reports that the semi-annual meeting of the Franklin County Educational Association will be held in Waynesboro on May 11.
(Names in announcement: H. H. Hockenberry, A. B. Wingert, K. E. Hays, T. Enterline, K. Eldon)

Trailer: H. H. Hockenberry, A. B. Wingert, K. E. Hays, T. Enterline, and K. Eldon, Executive Committee

Enlisting Minors
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Summary: Cites a War Department ruling to clarify that minors cannot be discharged from the service, even if their parents did not consent to their enlistment.

More Snow
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Summary: Laments that three more snowstorms have hit Chambersburg in the last week.