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Newspaper

Adams Sentinel

Location

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1865

Page

3

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.

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.

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.

Senate Col. Vorney McPherson Wade Itz Georgia House Judiciary Committee North Carolina Wa. A. Graham United States Graham

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