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Sad Accident
(Column 1)

Summary: Reports that a son of Henry Shearer died last Saturday after his horses became frightened and ran over him. Dr. Kennedy was called but could not treat the extensive internal injuries sustained by the boy.
(Names in announcement: Henry Shearer, Dr. Kennedy)

Removal of the Capital
(Column 1)

Summary: Reports that the proposal to move the state capital to Philadelphia was defeated by the legislature by a vote of seventy one to nineteen.

Can Consumption Be Cured?
(Column 1)

Summary: Reports that a "wonderful" remedy has been found for consumption: "Dr. Keyser's Pectoral Cough Syrup." It can be purchased from A. J. Miller or J.S. Nixon in Chambersburg. A remedy for toothaches can also be purchased from these men.
(Names in announcement: A. J. Miller, J. S. Nixon)

Interesting Incident
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Summary: Notes that, after both a rebel and a Union soldier fired on a sheep in Virginia, the two men were spotted dividing the sheep's carcass in half and sharing the meat.

Rebel Plans of Invasion
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Summary: Prints reports from a New York World correspondent on rebel plans to invade Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Origin of Article: New York World

The Great Battle in Virginia
(Column 1)

Summary: Reports that "one of the greatest battles of the war" was fought last week in Virginia. Expresses optimism that a Union victory is near.

Full Text of Article:

One of the greatest battles of the war was fought on last Thursday and Friday, beyond the Rapidan in Virginia, between the armies of General Grant and Gen. Lee. We give the details elsewhere in to-day's paper as far as they have been received up to the time of going to press. According to the accounts the attack was commenced on Thursday by General Lee, with a view of piercing the centre of Grant's lines, but the Army of the Potomac bravely maintained its position against the furious assaults of the rebel columns that were hurled against it. The fight was resumed on Friday and raged with unparalleled fury all day. The enemy was repulsed at all points and forced to retire from the field. The losses on both sides are supposed to be heavy. This battle, though a great success for our army, is not, at this writing, considered decisive. More hard fighting will doubtless yet have to be done before Richmond is taken or lee's army driven out of Virginia. The latest news indicates that Lee is falling back on the intrenchments at Richmond, and is being rapidly pursued by Grant. Gen. Hancock is said to have passed through Spottsylvania Court House, on Monday morning, and at noon had his headquarters 20 miles south of the battle field.

The news from other fields of operations looks equally hopeful. Butler is reported to be in the vicinity of Richmond, and may render valuable service in the final assault on the doomed city. The reports from the Southwest are meagre, but enough is known to indicate that Sherman is moving. Banks is reported safe, and may shortly again resume the offensive. It is literally thundering all around the sky, and everything once more points to the downfall of the rebellion. Heaven speed the consum[m]ation.

The Apportionment Bill
(Column 1)

Summary: Expresses opposition to the congressional apportionment bill that just became law in Pennsylvania. The Spirit questions the fairness of only allowing one senator to be elected from a district that includes both Franklin and Adams counties.

Latest from the Army: Heavy Fighting on Thursday and Friday
(Column 4)

Summary: Prints official dispatches from Virginia reporting on fighting and Union gains there.

Married
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Summary: On May 5, Rev. F. Dyson married Ellen C. Boyle and W. W. Jacobs at the home of the bride's father.
(Names in announcement: Ellen C. Boyle, Rev. F. Dyson, W. W. Jacobs)

Married
(Column 2)

Summary: Rev. William M. Paxton, D. D., married Rev. J. W. Wightman and Emma Jayes on April 26.
(Names in announcement: Rev. William M. PaxtonD. D., Rev. J. W. Wightman, Emma Jaynes)

Died
(Column 2)

Summary: William Goiney died on April 20 at age 60.
(Names in announcement: William Goiney)

Died
(Column 2)

Summary: On April 21, Catharine Bowman, daughter of Jacob Bowman, died at age 3.
(Names in announcement: Catharine Bowman, Jacob Bowman)

Died
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Summary: On April 24, Rebecca Jane Davison, daughter of Andrew Davison, Esq., died at age 24.
(Names in announcement: Rebecca Jane Davison, Andrew DavisonEsq.)

Died
(Column 2)

Summary: On April 30, the infant child of George Burkholder died at age 3 months.
(Names in announcement: George Burkholder)

Died
(Column 2)

Summary: Pauline Eyster, youngest daughter of William C. and Margaret Eyster, died on May 4.
(Names in announcement: Pauline Eyster, William C. Eyster, Margaret Eyster)

Died
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Summary: Annie Miller, eldest daughter of John and Mary C. Miller, died on April 17 at age 16.
(Names in announcement: Annie Miller, John Miller, Mary C. Miller)

Died
(Column 2)

Summary: On April 28, Emma Rebecca Oyer, daughter of David S. and Sarah A. Oyer, died at age 8 months.
(Names in announcement: Emma Rebecca Oyer, David S. Oyer, Sarah A. Oyer)

Riotous Conduct of Negro Soldiers
(Column 1)

Summary: Reports that black soldiers mobbed and assaulted white men in Quincy, Illinois.

Origin of Article: Quincy, Illinois Herald

Jurors Drawn For a Special Court
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Summary: Lists names of jurors who will serve in a special court in Chambersburg on May 23.
(Names in announcement: Henry Bear, Jacob S. Brand, Nicholas Bonebrake, George W. Brubaker, Daniel D. Bakener, Michael Bear, Joseph D. Carolus, John Croft, David Cauffman, George I. Dittman, Matthew Elder, Ephraim Finafrock, William Ferguson, Christian FreyJr., John GroveJr., John Gordon, William B. Gabbey, Jacob Garver, Andrew Heintasimum, George Humemine, Samuel Helfinger, William Johnston, William Linn, Joseph Lochbaum, Hugh McNair, A. S. Mean, Daniel Miller, William Reed, D. B. Russell, Frank Reilly, Jonathan Stickell, John G. Scheible, John Sheekey, David Shever, H. R. Wertz, George Yeakle, John Zimmerman)

Prothonotary's Notice
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Summary: Lists cases scheduled for trial on May 23 in a special Court of Common Pleas: Polly Piper vs. James Dyarman; Adam Aughinbaugh vs. George Branthofer; John Beaver's Adm'rs. vs. William McGrath, et. al.; Elizabeth J. Trindle, et. al. vs. Mary A. Clark; John B. Madden, et. al. vs. R. H. Thomas, et. al.; George J. Balsley vs. [?] Hofbaugh & wife; John Small, et. al. vs. John Ruthrouff; J. & S. Ely vs. P. Dusk; Emanuel Kuhn vs. W. Crook's Ex'rs; Michael Zellers vs. James Rule; Jacob Overeach vs. William A. Sneelet; Sol. Halser vs. William M. McGrath; Matthias Phillips vs. John Ashway; William Cline vs. Josiah Etter; John Tritle vs. Joseph Rajo; H. Heiby vs. J. L. Fletcher, et. al.; John Peturmad vs. Lewis Etter; Solomon Hakes vs. Phillip Kyner's Adm'r; Andrew J. Lochburn vs. Huber J. Lambert; Rebecca [?] vs. J. R. Miller's Adm'r.
(Names in announcement: K. S. TaylorProthonotary, Polly Piper, James Dyarman, Adam Aughinbaugh, George Branthofer, John Beaver, William McGrath, Elizabeth J. Trindle, Mary A. Clark, John B. Maddan, R. H. Thomas, George J. Balsley, Hadbaugh, John Small, John Ruthrouff, J. Ely, S. Ely, P. Dusk, Emanuel Kuhn, W. Crook, Michael Zellers, James Rule, Jacob Overeach, William A. Sneelet, Sol Halser, William M. Grath, Matthias Phillips, John Ashway, William Cline, Josiah Etter, John Tritle, Joseph Rajo, H. Heiby, J. L. Fletcher, John Peturmad, Lewis Etter, Solomon Hakes, Phillip Kyner, Andrew J. Lochburn, Huber J. Lambert, Rebecca , J. R. Miller)

Trailer: K. S. Taylor, Prothonotary