These gentlemen have been killing some of the largest and finest cattle ever brought to this market to fulfill their contract. There will be no additional charge in the amount of subscriptions. Plans include a daily letter from Washington, letters from soldiers abroad, and other original matter. As an evidence of how gratefully the present was received, the company have resolved to return the casks by the next train empty. The ladies of Chambersburg presented a flag to the 7th Regiment.
Editors report on public response to militarization of town.
Our citizens are becoming used to the novelty of the presence of a large body of military in their midst. They seem to attract but little attention, or interest, any longer and our people are settling down to their usual occupations in their quiet way as formerly. Soldiers stationed at Camp Chambers, complaining of food shortages, broke ranks and headed into town. The first message passed over the wire on Friday last. Franklin County companies welcomed home.