POLITICS AS USUAL
IN RECENT DISCUSSIONS OF WAR NEWS

from The Gettysburg Compiler- It seems that our friends at the Democratic "Compiler" are taking some of the more honorable Republicans of this county to task for recent statements made by them at rallies and in this paper. "While the Republicans are calling Democrats Copperheads, and recommending, as a war measure, the hanging of all who criticize the acts of the Administration, they should bear in mind that if their present hanging creed had been put into force during the war of 1812 and the Mexican War, when Democratic administrations were in power, there would not now be left alive more than enough Republicans to form a regiment."

Come now! It is not the purpose of the president or the Republican Party to instill a dictatorship in this administration. We only seek the goal of Union that was established by the great fathers of this country. And was it not some of our Republican congressmen who attempted to bind the wounds of the nation before the outbreak of the current hostilities? It is this party, the party of President Lincoln, that seeks an amiable end to the war and rebinding of the nation, but only after the treachery of secession has been properly destroyed and the rebel leaders placed in jail for their destructive ways and embracing the foul institution of slavery.

- News from Virginia-
- Battle near Brandy Station -

The cavalry battle which occurred on Tuesday at Beverly's Ford on the Rappahannock River, was the most desperately contested engagement of its kind that has taken place during the war.

Our Army has been vigilant in keeping the rebel army south of the Rappahannock River in Virginia, along the line held there since last December.

-County News-

The rainy weather this month has been a boon for county farmers, but has caused problems in borough streets and county roads, many of which have been severely affected. Mr. J. Wortsmann avoided a tragedy last week when his mule and wagon loaded with leather goods from his tannery, slipped from the Baltimore Road into a ditch due to a portion of the road having been washed away. Mr. Wortsmann's wagon and some of the hides he bore upon it had severe damage, though he was fortunate that he and his mule escaped without injury. The county commissioners will meet soon about improving road conditions.

Dr. Michael Jacobs, professor at Pennsylvania College in Gettysburg, stated recently that the wet weather the county has been experiencing will last several more weeks, well into the summer months.

- STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL -

The Ladies of the German Reformed Church are making large preparations for a Strawberry Festival, in Sheads & Buehler's Hall, to commence next Thursday evening, and continue on Friday and Saturday evenings - the proceeds to pay for the excellent Melodeon now in use in the Church. Besides an abundance of Strawberries, there will be many other good things - a lunch, we hope every evening. All who go will have a pleasant time and get the worth of their money. Will not everybody be there?!

BRINKERHOFF OPENS CLOTHING BUSINESS

Mr. Jacob Brinkerhoff succeeds Mr. Goldman in the clothing and variety business at Samson's old corner in the town square in Gettysburg. He will keep a sufficient stock and hopes to do business with all residents of Adams County.

(See his advertisement.)

- Mishap in Franklin County -

Surveyor Henry Boardman was seriously injured last Saturday while performing survey work near Fayetteville. His horse threw Mr. Boardman into a ravine where he sustained injuries including a broken leg and lacerations on his head, after the animal was startled for an unknown reason. Many of our readers will remember Mr. Boardman who spent several weeks in the Gettysburg area surveying roads for the county commission. He is recuperating at the home of Mrs. Steinfelde near Ortanna.

- Notice to Farmers -

The government agent for the purchase of meats and horses for use by the U.S. Army, will be in Cashtown on June 13 and Gettysburg on June 15 for the purpose of writing contracts to persons interested in supplying both for the quartermaster department. A representative of the state quartermaster's office in Harrisburg will be on the premises to inspect contracts and bids for the solicitor.

-Commencement of the Spring Campaign-
GOOD NEWS FOR ALL!
Come to GOLDMAN'S
at Samson's old Stand.
CHEAP! CHEAP! CHEAP!!!

I. Goldman has just received a new stock of Spring and Summer Goods, such as:
    Cassimere Coats
        Cashmeret Coats
           Tweed Coats
              Melton Cloth Coats
                Black Cloth & Cassimere Coats.

Goldman's will not be undersold!
(J. Brinkerhoff, proprietor)

- THE GLOBE HOTEL -

- Good Food & Reasonable Rates -

STUDENTS! Check back for next week's issue of The Star and Sentinel to keep up to date on events in Adams County, Pennsylvania. Also check out the current issues of both The Yankee Gazette and The Southern Defender. See you then!