THE STAR AND SENTINEL
The Republican Newspaper Of Adams County
| June 11, 1863 | Gettysburg, Pennsylvania |
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."
Our journalistic friends should remember that the current administration's war efforts depend on support from both the Republican AND the Democrats who now sit in congress. Lest it be said that treacherous statements against the policies of President Lincoln and the pursuit of the Union Cause are both foolish and unhealthy.
The Compiler's Democrats go on to say, "If the schemes of despotism adopted by this administration are once carried out; even the poor tools who are now advocating and pressing it, will be as great sufferers as others. Once we establish tyranny, and we shall all be in the same boat... those who now seem to desire it will be among the first victims."
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- The cavalry fight which occurred on Tuesday at Beverly's Ford, on the Rappahannock, it appears was the most desperately contested engagement of the kind that has taken place during the war. The US Cavalry under General Pleasonton crossed the Rappahannock River and attacked Rebel cavalry commanded by the famed rebel Stuart. Over nine-thousand troops were involved in the battle that lasted throughout the day. It is reported that the rebels lost many in killed and wounded, and a number were taken as prisoner. Our Army has been vigilant in keeping the rebel army south of the river. |
-Commencement Of the Spring Campaign-
I. Goldman has just received a new stock of Spring and Summer Goods, such as Goldman's will not be undersold! |
- 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. He will keep a big stock and hopes to do a big business. See his advertisement. |
- VISITORS! - - THE GLOBE HOTEL - While in Gettysburg, visit the Globe Hotel on York Street. - Good Food - |
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