Valley Spirit Brian Erb
ChambersburgFranklinPennsylvania
1861 March 27 Wednesday weekly 08
2 Speech of Hon. John C. Breckenridge Transcript of a speech delivered by John C. Breckenridge to the Senate on the resolutions of Mr. Douglas regarding forts and Federal property in the seceded states.
3 The New Tariff Outlines the portions of the Federal tariff that are of most interest to Pennsylvania.
5 Important Decision of the Supreme Court of the United States Reports the Supreme Court's decision regarding the application of a writ of mandamus by the Governor of Kentucky against the Governor of Ohio compelling him to surrender a fugitive who was accused of stealing a slave in Kentucky. The Court found for Kentucky.
6 The Alternative Pennsylvanian Pennsylvanian Blames Republicans for the crisis at hand and asserts there are but two choice at hand, peace and prosperity or war and ruin.
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2 The Biblical View of Slavery By Bishop Hopkins of Vermont Bishop Hopkins offers biblical support for slavery.
Bishops discourse occupies remainder of page 2. Anecdotes and advertisements
1 News of the Week News regarding the secession crisis, including news from the Confederate States and the border states.
2 On the Decline "The latest intelligence form the land of Cotton is to the effect that the secession States are busy ratifying the Constitution and preparing to defend themselves in case of war by raising large imaginary armies."

There is no news of any importance from the South. Affairs are progressing there much as usual. There has been no attempt, up to the present writing, either to reinforce or evacuate Fort Sumpter. The "Government" we now have seems to be acting on the oscillatory principle--"we will and we won't, we shall and we shan't, we'll be d----d if we do, and we'll be d---d if we don't" They are evidently in a dilemma and which horn they intend to take hold of Old Abe's latest anecdote does not disclose. The Commissioners from the Southern Confederacy are still hovering about Washington and have bearded the "Government" lion in its den without being in the least terrified by its "long military cloak and Scotch cap" or hung for their temerity. Mr. Buchanan was strongly urged and loudly condemned for not hanging their predecessors as traitors, but it seems "things are not now as they used to was [sic];" the so-called traitors have attained a very respectable standing in Republican circles at Washington, and nary "bill of indictment for treason" has been sent up against them. There [sic] latest instructions are to negotiate for the purchase of the City of Washington. In reply to this proposal Old Abe is reported to have told the following anecdote:--"When a boy I caught too [sic] cats and tied their tails together and hung them over a split rail. I left them in this condition all night and on returning to them in the morning there was nothing left of them except their tails hanging over the rail." "Now gentlemen," said Old Abe with a knowing wink, "you can perceive the application there will be nothing left of Washington four years hence worth purchasing." The commissioners were satisfied and pushed their negotiations no further.

The latest intelligence form the land of Cotton is to the effect that the secession States are busy ratifying the Constitution and preparing to defend themselves in case of war by raising large imaginary armies. The real war-spirit, if ever existed, seems, however, to be dying out North and South, and the Sons of Mars, in both sections, are assuming the position of the valiant Dutchman who declared that he would "as lief live as die and liefer too." Even the sanguinary McPherson has ceased his blustering about "blood letting" and now coos in strains as gentle as a sucking-dove. The Republicans are coming down handsomely. They would just as soon not fight and all their recent swaggering about "seeking the bubble reputation even at the cannons mouth meant nothing more than that the regular army might stand the brunt of battle when there was any fighting to be done. Perhaps the famous exploit of their Commander-in-Chief, at Baltimore, has destroyed confidence in his pluck and may account for the simmering down on the party of the rank and file. We are happy at all events to perceive that the fighting mania is on the decline and that the outrage of the Republican party, like Bob Acres, is "oozing out at their elbows" This is just right, and we must commend their discretion which is always the better part of valor.

 Reports that little news of importance has come out of the South and the President still has not decided what course of action to take. Article asserts that the war spirit is dying out in both the North and the South. frbrowser/march61.html#3.27b
3 The New Tariff Bill More information about the new tariff.
3 One of the Effects Asserts that one effect of the Morrill tariff will be to lower tariffs in Southern ports relative to Northern ports, thus invigorating trade on the Mississippi.
3 American and Foreign Trade Reports on the balance of American and foreign trade.
4 From Washington Reports approval for an 8 million dollar loan as well as the status of Major Anderson's troops at Fort Sumter.
4 Recognition of the Confederated States--New Tariff National Intelligencer Reports that the National Intelligencer has come out against coercion.
4 Suicide of a Murderer Reports that a condemned murderer committed suicide in New Jersey.
4 Texas Reports that the State Convention has declared the gubernatorial chair open in view of Gov. Houston's resignation.
5 United States Senate--Special Session Reports minutes of special Senate session. Barely legible.
5 The Prospect Discusses the issues surrounding the imminent surrender of Fort Sumter.
The United States Forts at Key West Reports Federal efforts to maintain the forts on the Florida Reefs.
6 Later From California News from California.
1 Fire in the Valley Spirit building Craft Mr. Irwin Mr. Bishop Mr. Reports a fire in the shoe store in the Valley Spirit building.
1 Graduated Miller Victor Victor Miller graduated from Jefferson Medical College.
3 Franklin County Teacher's Association Glenn C. Kuhn J. McMullen J. Newman W. Reid J. Boult J. McElwain A. Goff J. Eby G. Row L. Omwake H. Euterline T. Soucher P. Richards T. Eckhart Joseph Hoshenberry W. Stine William Bets G. Atkerton H. Brown J. Coble J. Wingert A. Cook J. McFadden D. Deatrich L. Kindig H. Fahrnoy D. Bow L. Shoemaker P. McElwain A. Atherton John McElwain J. Smith J. Fry F. Bud T. Stoler A. Eby S. Burns J. Wolff B. Budd T. Dr. Osgood L. Wilson M. French L. Walk J. McGaffrey A. Bell A. Hayes M. Logan M. Nesbitt F. Hayman William Bout J. Richards T. Hockenberry W. Program of courses for county teachers. x
3 Spring Election

--The following is the list of Officers elected in the different districts in our county:

Chambersburg--North Ward: Justice of the Peace, Thomas L. Fletcher; Judge, George Flack; Inspectors, S. Miller Shilleto, B. F. Nead; Assessor, R. Shannon Taylor; Ass't Assessor, Charles Gelwicks; Constable, Rufus K. McLelland.

Chambersburg--South Ward: Justice of the Peace, George Jarrett; Judge, Samuel M. Worley; Inspectors, Wm. D. Guthrie and J. Boyd Wright; Ass't Assessor, Jacob Jarrett; Constable, Samuel R. Boyd.

Hamilton Township: Judge, Jonas C. Palmer; Inspectors, Samuel West and Abraham Huter; Assessor, R. A. Moore; Ass't Assessors J. Byers, C. Evans; Supervisors, John H. Weaver and H. Holby; School Directors, Andrew Beard, Frederick Mish and Jacob Oyer; Auditor, Josiah Allen; Twp. Clerk, Michael Coble; Constable, Andrew Beard.

Antrim Township: Judge, E. D. Rankin; Inspector, James K. Davison; Assessor, Henry Ditch; Ass't Assessors, James Davison and Jacob Deihl; School Directors, Jacob Shook and Samuel Lesher; Auditor, F. B. Snively; Township Clerk, Lemuel Snively; Supervisors, Daniel Kuhn and Jacob Whitmer; Justice of the Peace, Alexander Gordon; Constable, H. Batzley; Treasurer, Archibald Fleming, Jr.

Greencastle Borough: Assessor, Henry Agnew; Ass't Assessors, James Hause, A. B. Rankin; School Directors, James H. Reilly, Wm. Fleming; Constable, Abraham Kuhns.

Washington Township: Judge, J. G. Miley, Henry X. Stoner; Inspector, John Gilbert, Jr.; Assessor, Nicholas Bonebreak; Ass't Assessors, John Price and John Funk; School Directors, Valentine B. Gilbert, Jacob. J. Miller and John W. Bonebrake; Auditor, Jeremiah Potter; Supervisors, John Welty, James Embly and Valentine Kenkler; Constable, Emanuel Stoner.

Waynesboro: Constable, Joseph Cooper; Assessor, Wm. F. Haner; Ass't Assessors, Geo. Bender and John Bell, Sr.; School Directors, John W. Coon, George Fourthman and John H. Johnston, 1 year; Auditor, Wm. B. Crouse.

Quincy: Justice of the Peace, John McCosh; Consaable, Joseph Rock; Judge, A. F. Rees; Inspectors, George Dull, Josiah Mentzer; Assessor, George Knepper; Ass't Assessors, A. A. Mann and John Thompson; Auditor, Samuel Stoop; Supervisors, Wm. Rock and Charles Smith; School Directors, Wm. Fleagle and John Duey; Clerks, H. C. Wertz and Jacob C. Secrist.

Fannett Township: Assessor, James H. Alexander; Ass't Assessor, John Crimer and James F. Gamble; School Directors, James W. Linn and George Mazee; Supervisors, Robert Campbell, Wm. Berk and Daniel D. Stake; Auditors, Robert McCormick; Township Clerk, John Crouse; Constable, Harris Findley.

Concord; Judge, Fred'k Long; Inspectors, Samuel W. Binley and John Seibert.

Morristown: Judge, David French; Inspectors, Benjamin Vanscyve, John Magee.

Southampton Township--Orrstown District: Judge, John Cressler; Inspectors, George W. Wingler and Michael Gable.

Mount Rock: Judge, James Hamilton; Inspectors, John Dice and John Plasterer; Assessor, Wm. G. Bard; Ass't Assessors, Wm. REber and Wm. M. Chains; Supervisors, James Linn, Jacob Vanderal; School Directors, Daniel Coover, David Spencer and Joseph G. Cressler; Auditor, David Middlekauff; Township Clerk, James Blair; Constable, Hugh Smith.

Guilford Township: Justice of the Peace; George Fetterhoof; Constable, George Bowers; Assessor, Henry S. Miller; Ass't Assessors, Jacob Lehman, John Crawford, Sr.; School Directors, Frederick Byers, Jacob Snyder; Supervisors, Henry Small, Jr., Jacob Vanderaw and Samuel Lantz; Township Clerk, Henry F. Miller; Auditor, Jeremiah Herman; Treasurer, George Sowers; Judge, C. H. McKnight; Inspectors, Andrew Statler, Pharez McFerren.

St. Thomas: Judge, David B. Haulman; Inspectors, Wm. F. Beamer, John W. Keyser; Assessor, George W. Betz; Ass't Assessors, Wm. D. Dixon, Samuel Stouffer; School Directors, John Gillan and John Croft; Supervisors, Jno. Noodle and Jacob C. Wingert; Township Clerk, David McLaughlin; Auditor, John A. Sellers; Constable, D. S. Hassler; Justice of the Peace, Patrick McGurvey.

Mercersburg District: School Directors, D. M. P. Shannon, 3 years, O. L. Murray, 3 years, Jacob B. Kreps, 2 years, H. K. Eberly, 2 years; Assessor, G. W. Wolf; Ass't Assessors, J. H. Murphy and John McDowell; Auditor, Robert Parker; Burgess, George G. Rupley; Constable, George W. Wolf.

Montgomery Township: Justice of the Peace, Wm. Auld and Michael H. Keyser; Assessor, Wm. Reed; Ass't Assessors, Wm. Boyd and Jno. K. Keyser; School Directors, D. B. Martin, Jacob Brener; Supervisors, David Smith and George Miller; Judge, Joseph Bosserman; Constable, John McLaughlin; Inspectors, M. Smith and A. R. Rhes.

Welsh Run: Judge, John Shriver; Inspectors, Lewis Hinkle and James Duffield.

Warren: Justices of the Peace, A. S. McCulloh; Inspectors, Emanuel Secrist and Isaac Hull; Assessor, A. S. McCulloh, Ass't Assessor, John B. Cook; School Directors,, John H. Thomas and Isaac Winger; Supervisor, Jacob Bair; Auditor, J. M. Philips; Constable, Jacob S. Zimmerman; Township Clerk, J. C. McCulloh.

Metal Township: Judge, John Denny Walker; Inspector, Wm. S. Harris and Wm. Barclay; Assessor, James Witherow; Ass't Assessors, Jno. Keasy, Jr. and Matthew Wineman; School Directors, James McCurdy, S. O. Brown; Auditor, Rufus Noble; Clerk, S. O. McCurdy; Treasurer, John H. Witherow; Constable, John M. Miller.

Letterkenny Township: Constable, William Forbes; Assessor, Isaac H. Thompson; Ass't Assessors, Wm. G. McClellan and John Besore; School Directors, Wm. G. McClellan, and Isaac Gipe; Supervisors, John S. Break, Fred Zullinger, Jr.; Clerk, John J. Moore; Auditor, Simon P. Shields; Judge, Samuel Henrie; Inspectors, Henry Franciscus and Andrew B. Wingert.

Lurgan Township: Justice, John Wyncoop; Constable, John Strine; Assessor, Thomas Pumroy, Sr.; Assistant Assessors, Daniel Burkholder and David Burkholder; School Directors, Michael Bohr and Josiah Fickes; Supervisors, John Landis and Samuel L. Sentman; Clerk, Montgomery Martin; Auditor, Esrom D. Weaver; Treasurer, Abraham Swonger; Judge, Michael Reed; Inspectors, Michael D. Miller, Wm. Lytle, Jr.

Greentownship: Justice of the Peace, Miller Feree; Assessor, Wm. McClure; Ass't Assessors, Robert Kirkpatrich and Jacob Grove; Supervisor John Youst; School Directors, Samuel Shirely and A. H. Etter; Auditor, John Ditzlar; Clerk, George Dice.

Greenvillage: Judge, Joseph Wallace; Inspectors; Samuel Lehman, (of S.) Joseph Wallace; Constable, Robert Barr.

Fayetteville: Judges, Martin Hintzleman, Walter B. Crawford.

Peters: Justice of the Peace, James Crawford and J. Smith Werdebaugh; Constable, Jacob Haulman; Assessor, Henry Simmons; Ass't Assessor, John Greenawalt, John S. Hessler; School Directors, John S. Cell, 3 year, Henry Brubaker, 3 years, James D. McDowell, 1 year; Supervisors, David Vance, John Henninger; Auditor, Jacob Blottenburger; Clerk, Michael Richison.

Mercersburg: Judge, Henry Summers; Inspectors, Wm. A. McKinnie, David Trout.

Loudon: Judge, Frederick Smith; Inspectors, Hartman Dickhout, Peter Sherr.

 Fletcher Thomas Finck George Shiletto S. Miller Nead B. Taylor Shannon Gelwicks Charles McLeliand Rufus Jarrett George Worley Samuel Guthrie William Wright J. Boyd Jarrett Jacob Boyd Samuel Palmer Jonas West Samuel Hater Abraham Moore R. Byers J. Evans C. Weaver John Holby H. Beard Andrew Mish Frederick Oyer Jacob Allen Josiah Coble Michael Rankin E. Davison James Ditch Henry Deihl Jacob Shook Jacob Lasher Samuel Snively F. Snively Lemuel Kohn Daniel Whitmer Jacob Gordon Alexander Batzley H. Fleming Archibald Jr. Agnew Henry House James Rankin A. Reilly James Fleming William Kuhns Abraham Miley J. Stoner Henry Gilbert John Jr. Bonebreak Nicholas Price John Funk John Gilbert Valentine Miller Jacob Bonebreak John Potter Jeremiah Welty John Embly James Keckler Valentine Stoner Emannuel Cooper Joseph Haner William Bender George Bell John Coon John Fourthman George Johnston John Crouse William McCosh John Rock Joseph Rees A. Dull George Mentzer Josiah Knepper George Mann A. Thompson John Stoop Samuel Rock William Smith Charles Fleagle William Duey John Wertz H. Seerist Jacob Alexander James Crimer John Gamble James Linn James Maxee George Campbell Robert Bark William Stake Daniel McCormick Robert Crouse John Findley Harris Long Frederick Binley Samuel Seibert John French David Kerr Robert Mills James Shields W. Vassayve Benjamin Magee John Cressler John Wingler George Gable Michael Hamilton James Dies John Plasterer John Bard William Reber William Chains William Linn James Vanderal Jacob Coever Daniel Spencer David Cressler Joseph Middlekauff David Blair James Smith Hugh Fetierhoof George Bowers George Lehman Jacob Crawford John Byers Frederick Snyder Jacob Small Henry Vanderaw Jacob Miller Henry Bowers George McKnight C. Statler Andrew McFerren McGarvey Wolf G. Murphy J. McDowell John Parker Robert Ripley George Auld William Keyser Michael Reed William Boyd William Keyser J. Martin D. Brewer Jacob Smith David Brewer Jacob Miller George Beaverman Joseph McLaughlin John Smith M. Rhes A. Shriver John Hinkle Lewis Duffield James McCalleb A. Secrist Emanuel Hull Isaac McCalleb A. Cook John Thomas John Winger Isaac Bair Jacob Philips J. Zimmerman Jacob McCalleb J. Walker John Harris William Barclay William Witherdew James Kesey Jonathan Jr. Wineman Matthew McCordy James Brown S. Noble Rufus McCurdy S. Witherow John Miller John Forbes William Thompson Isaac McClellan William Besore John McClellan William Gips Isaac Break John Zullinger Fred Jr. Moore John Shields Simon Henrie Samuel Franciscas Henry Wingert Andrew Wyncoop John Sirine John Pomeroy Thomas Burkholder Daniel Burkholder David Bohr Michael Fickes Josiah Landis John Sentman Samuel Martin Montgomery Weaver Esrom Swonger Abraham Reed Michael Miller Michael Lytle William Jr. Feres Miller McClure William Kirkpatrick Robert Grove Jacob Youst Joan Shirely Samuel Etter A. Ditzlar John Dies George Wallace Joseph Lebman Samuel Barr Robert Hintzleman Martin Crawford Walter Crawford James Werdebaugh Smith Haulman Jacob Simmons Henry Greenewalt John Hossler John Ceil John Brubaker Henry McDowell James Vance David Henninger John Blottenberger Jacob Riebison Michael Summers Henry McKinnie William Trout David Smith Frederick Dickbout Hartman Sherror Peter List of Municipal election results in Franklin County. Many names illegible. frbrowser/march61.html#3.27a
4 National Intelligencer Reports a party thrown at the National Hotel in Mrs. Crittenden's honor.
5 A New Style of Sensation Preachers New York Express Describes a sermon delivered by the Indian preacher White Cloud in New York.
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1 Letter from a Western Office Seeker Satire in the form of a letter from an alleged Lincoln supporter seeking an office in the government. The letter is written in the lowest grammatical style and implies the ignorance of Lincoln's supporters.
2 Affairs at the South Items of news from the Southern states involving political and military issues.
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