Attempted Burglary and Local Updates in Middletown
A bold Friday night burglary attempt at E. Shank & Bro. in Middletown was interrupted by noise from a neighbor. The report highlights rising burglaries, calls for better police presence, and notes Prothonotary Kitzmiller’s start, Bushey’s retirement, and Cover’s entry as Listrier Attorney. It also covers Alms-House appointments, fine granite showcases, potential oil in Adams County, Capt. Parker’s death, efforts to fund a Reynolds monument, and York fires with a $200 reward offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Shank & Bro
Middletown
Lnst
Kitzmiller
Bushey
Cover
Dunean
Commonwealth
Congress Reorganizes after War and Adopts Unity Tone
Both Houses convened in Washington and elected Schuyler Colfax as Speaker with Edward McPherson as Clerk refusing to seat members from rebellious states. A committee was formed to check Confederate states’ eligibility, and President’s message was read with praise. Property sales and local transfers followed, highlighting a period of rebuilding and political unity as Congress and the Executive align on governance.
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Congress
Washington
Schuyler Colfax
Trou
Edward McPherson
Slerk. Ik
McPherson
House
Stevens
Senate
Ol. Forney
Mr. McPherson
Tiane B. Wierman
John Gardner
Attornees
Jacob Gardner
Wetersburg
Odd , Fellows
Hamilton Wemler
New Oxford
Henry L. Wiest
Washington Swartz
Dr. Troyer
New Market
David Lockhart
Anid
Streban
GU Ncrew
Hiram Mickley
Teaxel
Emmitsburg
George Skope
West Middle Street
Nicholas Codors
President's Message Praised in Senate and House Actions
The President's message was read in the Senate by Col Vorney and in the House by Mr McPherson, eliciting general commendation for passages supporting punitive measures against traitors and maintaining the Union. It condemns monopolies in travel tre) and asserts England’s role cannot justify cruisers. others applaud the thrust on foreign policy and justice. Georgia reports both legislative chambers passed the Constitutional Amendment, with the House directing a Freedmen protection bill. North Carolina elected Wa A Graham as US Senator. California Legislature advances slavery amendment to become the 29th state.
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Senate
Col. Vorney
McPherson
Wade
Itz
Georgia
House
Judiciary Committee
North Carolina
Wa. A. Graham
United States
Graham
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