Thanks go to Lisa S. Kerns (lskerns@comcast.net) for this obit.Who's C. D. Wills? Friday, June 26, 1953, Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Blair, PA MRS. LUCINDA AGNES WILLS OF Mill Run died at 6:30 o’clock last evening at her home after a five-month illness. She was born in Nicktown Nov. 1, 1874, a daughter of Joseph and Linda (Wills) Fresh and was married to John D. Wills, who died 21 years ago. Surviving are these children, Mrs. Margaret Pelton, Blair and Charles Wills, and Mrs. Celia Wachter of Altoona, Mrs. George Cox of Loretto, Mrs. Liza Wills of Ashville and C. D. Wills of Homer City. A daughter, Francy Mary Price, died Dec. 19, 1952. There are 28 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Wills was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Friends may call at the home after noon tomorrow. She is buried in St. Augustine’s Cemetery, St. Augustine Cemetery Records, compiled by Terry L. Kruise, in cooperation with St. Augustine Church, January 2000, page 212, lot 394, next to her husband John D. Wills. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™: E-mail. Chat. Share. Get more ways to connect. http://windowslive.com/howitworks?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_allup_howitworks_012009

Growing up I was always told my GGGrandfather was a brewer and the family owned a brewery in the Cambria City section of Johnstown. Census record show that Anthony (Anton) Sager's occupation was a brewer. So at least that part I can believe. However, I have never been able to verify the ownership issue. Recently my mother was cleaning and came across a shoebox full of stuff from my grandparents. In it was a newspaper article about the Goenner Brewery founded in 1870 surviving until 1953. I don't have a date (figures) for the article and the photo attached states it was courtesy of the Johnstown Flood Museum. The article states the brewery was founded by Jacob Goenner with later operators as William F Gaynor Sr., John L Stibich, Herman Cron, Paul Hahn, Jr., William F Goenner, Jr., and Laura Goenner Symons. Herman Cron is circled in pencil and in the margin written Great-Great-Grandfather; I recognize the handwriting as my grandmothers. My GGGrandmother was Mary Kron (Cron/Krone/Crone) Sager. I cannot find anything about Herman Cron. My GGGGrandfather's name was Michael and he owned a general store in New Baltimore, Somerset County. With the exception of Louis, all the son's died in infancy and only the daughters survived. I have never been able to find if Michael had any brothers that immigrated with him from Germany. Does anyone have any information about the Goenner Brewery or more specifically Herman Cron? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Frank

I have John D. and Lucinda (Fresh) Wills with these children: Francy Mary - deceased Cecelia - m. ?? Wachter John Demetrius [this is only child not listed in census so may be wrong, or the C.D. in the obit may be wrong and should be J.D.] Margaret E. - George Pelton Children from the marriage of John D. and Margaret Ellen McKinney, his first wife: Emily Alice A. Anna [Alice and Anna are twins] Elizabeth - m. Henry Wills, her second cousin once removed Amos Cora Blair Celestine [C.D.?] Charles In 1930 census, George Pelton and Margaret E. Pelton are living with John and Lucinda. Beth -------Original Message------- From: Jack O'Connor Date: 1/29/2009 9:43:38 AM To: PA List Subject: [PACAMBRI] OBIT - Lucinda Fresh Wills Thanks go to Lisa S. Kerns (lskerns@comcast.net) for this obit.Who's C. D. Wills? Friday, June 26, 1953, Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Blair, PA MRS. LUCINDA AGNES WILLS OF Mill Run died at 6:30 o’clock last evening at her home after a five-month illness. She was born in Nicktown Nov. 1, 1874, a daughter of Joseph and Linda (Wills) Fresh and was married to John D. Wills, who died 21 years ago. Surviving are these children, Mrs. Margaret Pelton, Blair and Charles Wills, and Mrs. Celia Wachter of Altoona, Mrs. George Cox of Loretto, Mrs. Liza Wills of Ashville and C. D. Wills of Homer City. A daughter, Francy Mary Price, died Dec. 19, 1952. There are 28 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Wills was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Friends may call at the home after noon tomorrow. She is buried in St. Augustine’s Cemetery, St. Augustine Cemetery Records, compiled by Terry L. Kruise, in cooperation with St. Augustine Church, January 2000, page 212, lot 394, next to her husband John D. Wills. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™: E-mail. Chat. Share. Get more ways to connect. http://windowslive com/howitworks?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_allup_howitworks_012009 - - - - - - - - - - Search for more Cambria County information on our webpage: http://www.camgenpa.com/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACAMBRI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I am told the Union Cemetery & the Swedish Cemetery in Hastings, PA Elder Twp., Cambria Co. are the same cemetery. If this is correct, I am looking in the Union Cemetery in Hastings, Cambria Co., PA for a Peter Lacour. Cambria Co., cemetery records have a Peter Lagour buried there with a wife of Frances but her stone says it was unreadable. I can't find a stone there for Frances, but have found Peter's & his photo can be found on www.findagrave.com The c in Lacour could also pass for a g. Looks like Sunday & Friday was only 3 days apart in those days North Cambria News, Hastings, Friday, May 27, 1904 Mr. Peter Lacour died Sunday at 6 o'clock of a paralytic stroke he suffered last Thursday. He was born in France in 1836 and emigrated young. He came to Hastings in 1890. He is survived by a widow and children: Mrs. John Siberts, Mrs. Alex Lann, Hastings, Mrs. John Hobart [Hupert] Barnesboro. Step children: Mrs. Mary Ann [Johncour], Barnesboro, Ernest LaBall, Barnesboro, & Francis LaBall, Chambersville, Indiana County. Burial was in the Swedish Cemetery How can I find proof positive of who is buried in that cemetery? Peter Lacour had a daughter Josephine. Perhaps there were some record mix ups. What is the going rate for a "donation" now a days to have someone look up that information? Susan

GCMO -> General Court-Martial Order Bob -----Original Message----- From: pacambri-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:pacambri-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Shadonkd35@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 2:21 PM To: pacambri@rootsweb.com Subject: [PACAMBRI] Military Question I have tried searching and cannot find just the right mailing list for military service after the Civil War. I have tried other mailing lists with no responses. I can always depend on the people on this list. Thank you Sharon I am searching for more information concerning a "William COLLOPY" who enlisted into the US Army on 3 January 1879 in Cincinnati Ohio at age of 21 6/12. He enlisted for a 5 year period. Born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania in 1858. (his birth year is about 1857 on the enlistment but I know for sure it is 1858) His enlistment is in the 19th Infantry Company A The remarks on the US Army Register of Enlistments 1798-1914 include: Dishonorably discharged 16 December 1879 per G.C.M.O. 83 Dept. No. (Mo)? 79 at Fort (G)? ??? land (Colo.)? ????? this info can be found at Ancestry.com Database: US Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914 Could someone out there take a look at this entry and please help me transcribe the missing parts? Or could someone direct me to a web site or other source that would be helpful. I would like to know what the G.C.M.O. means. Thank you Sharon **************From Wall Street to Main Street and everywhere in between, stay up-to-date with the latest news. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000023) - - - - - - - - - - Search for more Cambria County information on our webpage: http://www.camgenpa.com/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACAMBRI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------- My mailbox is spam-free with ChoiceMail, the leader in personal and corporate anti-spam solutions. Download your free copy of ChoiceMail from www.digiportal.com

I have tried searching and cannot find just the right mailing list for military service after the Civil War. I have tried other mailing lists with no responses. I can always depend on the people on this list. Thank you Sharon I am searching for more information concerning a "William COLLOPY" who enlisted into the US Army on 3 January 1879 in Cincinnati Ohio at age of 21 6/12. He enlisted for a 5 year period. Born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania in 1858. (his birth year is about 1857 on the enlistment but I know for sure it is 1858) His enlistment is in the 19th Infantry Company A The remarks on the US Army Register of Enlistments 1798-1914 include: Dishonorably discharged 16 December 1879 per G.C.M.O. 83 Dept. No. (Mo)? 79 at Fort (G)? ??? land (Colo.)? ????? this info can be found at Ancestry.com Database: US Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914 Could someone out there take a look at this entry and please help me transcribe the missing parts? Or could someone direct me to a web site or other source that would be helpful. I would like to know what the G.C.M.O. means. Thank you Sharon **************From Wall Street to Main Street and everywhere in between, stay up-to-date with the latest news. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000023)

It has been brought to my attention that the more recent version of FTM automatically post any new entries you make to the ancestry or FTM web site. Can anyone verify that or discount it? Some one told me that their new entries to their data base post to the Home page or whatever and are there once you make an entry. James Thomas Rosenbaum 310 Melvin Street Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA 15904-1219 814-266-6855

Hi Adina First, thanks for your kind words. I'm glad you are finding people and enjoying the ride as much as I am. I did a wee bit of research and the militia company commanded by Litzinger was a emergency service militia, used only for short periods of time when Pennsylvania was in danger of being invaded, i. e., 1862 and then again in 1863. In 1863 called into emergency service from June 15 1863 until August 8 1863 were Companies A, from Ebensburg; and Co. B, from Wilmore. There were also other companies from adjoining communities. Col. Litzinger was the commander of Co. E. And the regiment he commanded was under the heading of the 4th Regiment Pennsylvania Militia. The Cambria County website http://www.camgenpa.com/ has a very good history of this in Henry Wilson Storey's History of Cambria County. Hope this helps. Patty From: adinad@earthlink.net To: millich84@hotmail.com Subject: RE: [PACAMBRI] Alleghanian July 2 1863 Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:05:39 -0800 Hi, It is : The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. > > > > Thursday, July 2, 1863 > > > > Volume 4, Number 40 It has narrative and then lists of soldiers by rank. The author mentions at the beginning that there are 2 companies from the area, and that he is in one made up of 4 old Ebensburg companies but I am not seeing a reference to the actual name of the 'new' company. Adina ps...thanks for all that you have posted...they are very interesting even when not referencing my family. ----- Original Message ----- From: Patty Millich To: adinad@earthlink.net Sent: 1/27/2009 7:20:58 PM Subject: RE: [PACAMBRI] Alleghanian July 2 1863 Hi Which article is that? Pattyi > From: adinad@earthlink.net > To: millich84@hotmail.com; pacambri@rootsweb.com > Subject: RE: [PACAMBRI] Alleghanian July 2 1863 > Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:51:46 -0800 > > AM I missing the exact company name of the author of this article? I have > relatives in it and would like to update my documentation with the correct > company name. > Adina Roe Roberts > > > > [Original Message] > > From: Patty Millich <millich84@hotmail.com> > > To: cambria rootsweb <pacambri@rootsweb.com> > > Date: 1/26/2009 9:20:46 AM > > Subject: [PACAMBRI] Alleghanian July 2 1863 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. > > > > Thursday, July 2, 1863 > > > > Volume 4, Number 40 > > > > > > > > > > NEWS > > > > > > > > To Our Patrons > > > > > > > > Owing to the fact that our Publisher, > > becoming imbued with the military ardor prevalent in our quiet little > village > > consequent upon > > > > the calling out of > > the military to defend our State from the incursion of the Rebel hordes, > > “buckled on his armor” and accompanied the band of militia that left our > midst > > a short time since, we were unable to > > issue our paper last week. We have, however made arrangements, which we > > think will ensure its regular publication during his absence; but should > it not > > present its accustomed workmanlike appearance, we trust our readers will > > overlook the defections and accept the assurance that we shall do our best > > until his return. > > > > > > > > > > > > Arrested > > > > > > > > On Thursday, 18th inst., Deputy Provost > > Marshal Heyer arrested three men named John M’Kenzie, Jos. Will and David > Watt, > > in the borough of Chest Spring upon the charges of uttering disloyal and > > treasonable sentiments, of inciting a mob to attempt the life of Mr. J. > Varney, > > the enrolling officer of that district, and of refusing to give the > enrolling > > officer the required information relative to name and age. They were > conveyed to Pittsburg for trial. > > > > The prompt action of the Marshal in this > > matter is certainly highly commendable and may be fraught with good > results in > > the community at large in assuring those who will persist in “rendering > aid and > > comfort to the enemy” that they will finally be overtaken by a just and > merited > > retribution. > > > > We expect to hear a great deal of prating > > about “military arrests,” and “small officials aping the example of their > > superiors in authority,” but do not feel alarmed for the ultimate result, > > having firm faith in our law abiding and order loving citizens and though > mob > > law may for a while reign supreme, yet in the end Justice will be > vindicated. > > > > > > > > > > > > >From Capt. > > Litzinger’s Co. > > > > Our Militia > > > > Where they Are and > > What they are Doing > > > > Particulars of their > > Campaign Up to Date > > > > Muster Roll of > > Company, &c. &c. > > > > > > > > “Camp Emergency” > > > > Near Bloody Run, > > Bedford Co., Pa. > > > > June 27, 1863 > > > > > > > > As the mass of your local readers are no > > doubt aware the company of which your correspondent has the honor of > being a > > member left Ebensburg on the 18th inst., in prompt response to the call > of the > > Governor for militia to protect the borders of the State from invasion. > The organization was not the result of a > > painful tedious recruiting process – on the contrary, it appeared to be a > > spontaneous outburst of the patriotism and loyalty of our rock-girt > > village. At first we were all disposed > > to regard the reported Rebel advance as a mere rumor, having no > foundation in > > fact; but when it became apparent that the Rebel army, a portion of it, > had > > actually crossed Mason and Dixon’s line, and were moving upon our State > > Capital, then a consciousness of > > danger dawned upon us. Throughout the entire length and breadth of the > State, > > there was a quick and hurried response. > > Trusty rifles were grasped by willing hands – the plow was left to grow > > rusty in the furrow – the sickle was exchanged for the sword – and there > was > > “mounting in hot haste” for the different scenes of danger. Cambria > > county, true to her traditional love of Liberty, did not prove a laggard > when heroes are > > required. Six full companies went forth from her limits within two days > from > > the call of the Governor for men and first among these was the Ebensburg > > company. > > > > Our company is composed principally of members > > of the old Ebensburg militia company – > > Co. E, 4th Penna. Vol. Militia – which underwent a two weeks’ campaign in > > Southern Pennsylvania and Maryland, last September, sharing in all the > perils > > and privations of that bloodless campaign so that we consider ourselves > almost veterans against now. Our commissioned > > officers are the same as then – Capt. Litzinger; First Lieutenant D. O. > Evans > > and Second Lieutenant E. D. Evans – Mexican soldiers to whom the “pomp and > > circumstance of glorious war” are no new things. To attempt to portray > in words their varied > > acquirements as officers and men would be to attempt to paint the lily. > Suffice it to say that they command in an > > eminent degree the esteem and respect of their men. The residue of the > company is composed of the > > stuff of which heroes are made. > > > > Leaving Ebensburg at 7 A. M. 18th inst., we > > arrived at Altoona by 10 o’clock. > > There we drew our guns – and nothing else. No knapsacks, haversacks, > canteens nor > > cartridge boxes were given us for the simple reason that there were none > on hand > > to give. We were favored with a > > plentiful supply of ammunition, however, than which in times of war, > there is > > nothing superior. > > > > When we left home it was with the implied > > understanding that we were to go to Harrisburg. At Altoona, however, we > received orders directing us to > > march hither. This was a sore > > disappointment to many of us, but we did not grumble. Taking the > Hollidaysburg Branch Railroad at 1 > > P. M. we were shipped to Duncansville, from which point we were obliged to > > content ourselves with that much safer but not nearly so expeditious mode > of > > transportation, namely, “Walkers Line.” > > The same evening we marched to Sarah Furnace, three miles further on, > > where we encamped for the night in an apple orchard. Sarah Furnace is a > small “settlement” on the > > Hollidaysburg and Bedford turnpike, containing a couple of hundred > inhabitants > > and familiarly, or rather, sarcastically known as “Hogshead Furnace,” > from the > > fact that the operatives in the furnace – the feature of the place – were > in > > former years invariably fed on hogs heads instead of the more dainty bits > of > > the porcine quadruped! > > > > On the 19th at 2 P. M. we resumed our > > march. Reached Buckstown, Bedford county, nine miles from Sarah Furnace > – at 6 > > P. M.; encamping over night in the school room of the village. On the > 20th left Buckstown at 8 A. M., > > arriving at Bedford, ten miles distant from Buckstown at 1 P. > > M. Rested for an hour or two when we > > again started, reaching this point – six miles from Bedford – the same > evening. We have been encamped here ever since, in a > > comfortable stone barn, doing nothing in particular, except remaining > > stationary to act as a check against any Rebel forces that might chance to > > stray this direction. > > > > Although there are several militia companies > > here we have not as yet been formed into regiments. Col. Higgins of Blair > County, however is acting Colonel. Hon. S. S. Blair > > is acting Quartermaster. > > > > There are two Cambria companies here – Capt. Wm. R. Hughes of > > Wilmore and ours. Four Johnstown > > companies came down thus far with us but on reporting to Col. Higgins, > they > > were told that a large force of Rebels were supposed to be threatening > > Johnstown; whereupon they about faced and returned home to guard their own > > hearthstone and fires. > > > > At Bloody Run, one mile east of here, Gen. > > Milroy has his headquarters. He is > > busily engaged in reorganizing his command, preparatory to once more > moving > > against the enemy. Stragglers from the > > disastrous battle of Winchester, where our forces fought over four times > > their number, are coming in by scores daily and our list of casualties by > this > > means is being considerably reduced. > > > > But this letter is growing too long and I > > will conclude by giving you the muster roll of our company. It is as > follows: > > > > > > > > Captain: > > > > R. Litzinger > > > > > > > > Lieutenants: > > > > 1st: D. O. Evans > > > > 2d: E. D. > > Evans > > > > > > > > Sergeants: > > > > 1st: C. T. Roberts > > > > 2d: D. J. Jones > > > > 3d: J. T. Hutchinson > > > > 4th: D. A. Jones > > > > 5th: Edward Owens > > > > > > > > Corporals: > > > > 1st: Hugh Jones > > > > 2d: J. L. P. M’Allister > > > > 3d: D. W. Evans > > > > 4th: D. K. Davis > > > > 5th: Enoch Rees > > > > 6th: Erasmus P. Evans > > > > 7th: J. Hawksworth > > > > 8th: Newton I. > > Roberts > > > > > > > > Musician: > > > > A. J. Litzinger > > > > > > > > Mail Messenger: > > > > Tom P. Davis > > > > > > > > Privates: > > > > W. H. H. Adams > > > > Simon Adams > > > > Uriah Brown > > > > Wm. Campbell > > > > Philip Dolan > > > > John D. Davis > > > > Joshua Davis > > > > Edward D. Davis > > > > William T. Davis > > > > Aaron Davis > > > > T. S. Empfield > > > > D. J. Evans > > > > Jerry Evans > > > > Lemuel Evans > > > > Hugh H. Evans > > > > Augustine Fink > > > > Richard Griffith > > > > John Gittings > > > > Matthias Hawkins > > > > David Howell > > > > Thomas J. Hughes > > > > David P. Hughes > > > > Richard Hughes > > > > John Hughes > > > > William M. James > > > > Daniel T. James > > > > Edmund James > > > > D. J. Jones, (West) > > > > William A. Jones > > > > Edwin Jones > > > > George A. Wilson > > > > Charles Jones > > > > Dwight Jones > > > > George W. Jones > > > > David H. Kinkead > > > > Newton Lloyd > > > > Frank Leavy > > > > J. M’Monigal > > > > D. M’Monigal > > > > S. M’Monigal > > > > William Morgan > > > > Alexander Mills > > > > Adram L. Makin > > > > Oliver O’Harra > > > > Frank O. Powell > > > > Elias D. Powell > > > > Richard W. Pryce > > > > William D. Pryce > > > > William R. Roberts > > > > John D. Roberts > > > > Richard J. Roberts > > > > Elias Rowland > > > > George F. Robinson > > > > Edwin Rodgers > > > > Luther Stiles > > > > Wallace Stiles > > > > James B. Singer > > > > Adam Shinefelt > > > > Samuel Thomas > > > > David T. Williams > > > > William > > Williams [Total 79] > > > > > > > > > > > > I will send you the roll of Capt. Hughes’ > > company for next week. > > > > Send all letters intended for us to “Bloody > > Run P. O., Bedford county, Pa. – Care Captain Litzinger.” We will most > likely get them. > > > > > > > > [Signed] “Jay” > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > War News > > > > > > > > Dispatches from the army of the Potomac dated June 27th state that it > will soon be > > to the front and north of Baltimore. The heavy rains have made the roads > so bad that the movements > > are necessarily very slow. > > > > Harrisburg, June 27: > > Carlisle was occupied about 10 o’clock this morning by the rebels. Our > cavalry > > force is gradually retiring. > > > > The rebels evacuated M’Connellsburg at nine o’clock yesterday morning. > On Thursday evening their > > pickets were driven in by a detachment of the 1st N. Y. cavalry under > Maj. Adams > > causing quite an alarm among them. The > > cause of their retreat is supposed to the fear of a flank movement - > operation > > for which the country offers great facilities > > > > The rebels were about 5,000 strong under > > command of Gen. Stuart. They retreated > > in the direction of Chambersburg and will today reinforce their forces > that > > are menacing Harrisburg. > > > > A destructive raid was made through the lower > > part of that county by a body of Imboden’s men. > > They paid no respect to any kind of property whatever and what they > > could not carry away, they destroyed. > > > > A skirmish occurred in Wrightsville, opposite > > Columbia on the 28th > > inst., Col. Frick’s men fought the enemy gallantly till surrounded and > overpowered. Over one hundred men were captured and the > > rest retreated across the bridge. > > > > The bridge was then fired by our men to > > prevent the rebels crossing. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The Situation > > > > > > > > The following article upon the present > > situation we copy from the New York TRIBUNE of the 29th inst.: There is > now no remaining doubt that the rebel > > army of Gen. Lee, One Hundred Thousand strong, is nearly or quite all, > this > > side of the Potomac. Gen. Meade’s Union army is where it should > > be to cover Washington and Baltimore and meet him. > > > > The rebels occupy most of Western Maryland - that is to say, so much of > it as lies > > between the western slope of the South Mountains and Cumberland and are > treating it rather tenderly, being > > anxious to conciliate its people. > > > > They also occupy a considerable section of Southern Pennsylvania, from > Gettysburg on the East to a point near McConnellsburg > > on the West, and are stripping it very clean – of Horses, Cattle, Grain, > Flour, > > Groceries, Dry Goods, Medicines and whatever else they can convert to any > use. > > They are living immensely better than they have done for many months > back. In > > short they find the accommodations so good that they have half a mind to > stay. > > > > Pittsburg and the West do not seem to be threatened at > > present which exemption we attribute to the energy and spirit wherewith > they > > rallied to their own defense and set to fortifying, arming, drilling > > &c. Had Eastern Pennsylvania promptly evinced equal pluck, she, too, > > would have been safe. > > > > The rebels have thoroughly destroyed the > > Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for a distance of sixty or seventy miles, so > that > > it cannot be restored save at a great cost and with a considerable > sacrifice of > > time. > > > > They have more recently broken up the > > Railroad running from Harrisburg to Baltimore, having torn up the rails > at Hanover Junction > > and possibly at York for that purpose. > > > > A single line of Railroad – the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore > – now connects the loyal States with Washington > > and the Union Government and the Army of the Potomac. > > > > A bloody and momentous collision may be > > imminent and may occur at any moment. > > > > We judge that the rebels have made this > > hazardous advance under the impression that our chief Army is demoralized > and > > not in fighting spirits. We trust that they may rue this presumption. > > > > We do not believe Lee intends to push much further > > this way at present but rather to take the Union Army, at a disadvantage > and beat > > it, after which he will determine whether to advance to Philadelphia or > turn > > upon Baltimore and Washington. But we > > shall soon see. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Most of Lee’s Army > > in Penna. > > > > Our State to be the > > Battle Ground > > > > Farewell Address of > > Hooker > > > > > > > > New > > York > > > > June 20 > > > > > > > > A dispatch to a Philadelphia paper says the rebels who captured the > wagon > > train consisted in part of Fitzhugh Lee’s brigade, the whole of which was > > marching to Beltsville, on the B. & O. R.R. > > Two rebel regiments are encamped at Accotink, ten miles from Alexandria. > > Captured rebels say Stuart’s Cavalry, with artillery, are marching on > > > > the railroad between > > Washington and Baltimore. The whole rebel army, > > > > except Stuart is now > > in Pennsylvania. Rebel officers say they are determined to > > make Pennsylvania the future battle field. > > > > > > > > Headquarters, Army > > of the Potomac > > > > June 28 > > > > > > > > General Hooker issued the following > > address: “In conformity with orders from > > the War Department, dated June 27th, I relinquish the command of the army > of > > the Potomac. It is transferred to Major General George > > B. Meade, a brave and accomplished officer who has nobly carried the > confidence > > and esteem of the army on many well-fought fields. Impressed with the > belief that my usefulness > > as commander of the army of the Potomac is impaired, I part from it, yet > not > > without the deepest emotion but the sorrow of parting with comrades of so > many > > battles, is relieved by the conviction that the courage and devotion of > this > > army will never cease nor fail; that it will yield to my successor (as it > has > > to me) a hearty and willing support. > > With the earnest prayer that the triumph of its arms may bring successes > > worthy of it and the nation, I bid it farewell. > > [Signed] Joseph Hooker” > > > > > > > > This was followed by an address from General > > Meade, dated Headquarters Army of the Potomac, > > June > > 28th, 1863: > > > > “By direction of the President of the United States, I hereby assume > command of the Army of the Potomac. As a > > soldier in obeying this order, an order totally unexpected and > unsolicited, I > > have no promises or pledges to make. The > > country looks to the army to relieve it from the devastation and disgrace > of > > hostile invasion. Whatever sacrifices we > > may be called upon to undergo, let us have in view constantly the > magnitude of > > the interests involved and let each man be determined to do his duty, > leaving > > to an all–controlling Providence the direction of the contest. It is > with just diffidence that I relieve in > > command of this army an eminent and accomplished soldier, whose name must > ever > > appear inconspicuous in the history of its achievements, but I rely upon > the > > hearty support of my comrades in arms to assist me in the discharge of the > > duties of this important trust which has been confided to me. > > > > > > > > [Signed] Geo. G. > > Meade, Maj. Gen. Com. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Rebel Spy > > > > > > > > Capt. Coulter, Provost Marshal of the 21st > > district, arrested a man named John Lawson at Ligonier, Westmoreland > county, on > > the charge of being a rebel spy. He was > > arrested on his return from Cumberland whither, according to his own > statement, he > > had been to obtain employment. Capt. > > Coulter was disposed to disbelieve his statement and accordingly placed > him > > under arrest. He was turned over to U. S. Marshal Mardoch and lodged in > the Pittsburg jail to await a hearing. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The Invaded Border > > Towns > > > > > > > > Chambersburg > > which is the county seat of Franklin county, Pennsylvania, is pleasantly > situated on the Conelockeaque > > creek at the junction of the Cumberland Valley and Franklin railroads, > forty-five miles southwest from Harrisburg with which place it is connected > by > > railroad. It has a fine court house, a > > large academy, eight churches and five newspaper offices. It is > surrounded by a highly cultivated and > > populous country. There are > > manufactories of cotton, wool, paper, flour and iron. The population in > 1853 was 4,600. > > > > Cumberland, also on the west bank of the Potomac, is the western > terminus of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and has an extensive trade. It > is not surpassed in population by any city > > in the State, except Baltimore. There are several flourishing mills in the > > vicinity. The population is about eight > > thousand. It is one hundred and seventy- > > nine miles distant and nearly west from Baltimore. > > > > Hagerstown, the capital of Washington county, Maryland, is near the > west bank of Antietam creek, nine miles from the Potomac river and > eighty–six miles from Baltimore. It is the southern terminus of the > Franklin railroad, is a well built town and a place > > of considerable trade. The population is about six thousand. The > surrounding country is very productive > > and thickly settled. > > > > Westminster is the capital of Carroll county, Maryland. It > > is fifty- eight miles northwest from Annapolis and is situated near the > source of the > > Patapseo river. The Westminster branch railroad connects it with the > > Baltimore and Susquehanna Railroad. It contains about one thousand > inhabitants. > > > > Williamsport, Maryland, is a post village of Washington county, on the > Potomac river, nine miles southwest from Hagerstown. The Chesapeake and > the Ohio Canal pass through the place. It contains a bank > > and numerous stores. > > > > Hancock, Maryland, is situated on the left bank of the Potomac river > and on the Chesapeake and Ohio canal and is one hundred and twenty- four > > miles west from Baltimore. > > > > Romney, the capital of Hampshire county, > > Virginia, lies on the south branch of the Potomac, one hundred and ninety > miles northwest from > > Richmond. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > MARRIAGES > > > > > > > > Roberts-Swoyer > > > > > > > > Married in M’Veytown on the 18th inst., by > > Rev. D. D. Clark, Mr. Howard J. Roberts of Johnstown, Pa., to Miss Mary > Swoyer of the former place. > > > > Since the days of Long Ago when the > > injunction that “it is not good for man to be alone,” was first > promulgated, > > man has been acting upon that principle and our friend, Howard, in > following > > the general example has, we trust, done wisely and well. We congratulate > the parties and most > > sincerely hope that their married life may be happy and blessed beyond > their > > expectations and that their bright and joyous anticipations of a happy > future > > may be abundantly realized but should their sky be checkered with clouds > of > > sorrow, may she find that he is, in whose keeping she has entrusted her > > happiness for life, is, indeed worthy the confidence, while he ever > recognize > > in her a guardian angel “o’er his life presiding, Doubling his pleasure, > and > > his care dividing.” > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Windows Live™ Hotmail®:…more than just e-mail. > > > http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_explore > _012009 > > - - - - - - - - - - > > > > Search for more Cambria County information on our webpage: > > http://www.camgenpa.com/ > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PACAMBRI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > Hotmail® goes where you go. 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AM I missing the exact company name of the author of this article? I have relatives in it and would like to update my documentation with the correct company name. Adina Roe Roberts > [Original Message] > From: Patty Millich <millich84@hotmail.com> > To: cambria rootsweb <pacambri@rootsweb.com> > Date: 1/26/2009 9:20:46 AM > Subject: [PACAMBRI] Alleghanian July 2 1863 > > > > > > > The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. > > Thursday, July 2, 1863 > > Volume 4, Number 40 > > > > > NEWS > > > > To Our Patrons > > > > Owing to the fact that our Publisher, > becoming imbued with the military ardor prevalent in our quiet little village > consequent upon > > the calling out of > the military to defend our State from the incursion of the Rebel hordes, > �buckled on his armor� and accompanied the band of militia that left our midst > a short time since, we were unable to > issue our paper last week. We have, however made arrangements, which we > think will ensure its regular publication during his absence; but should it not > present its accustomed workmanlike appearance, we trust our readers will > overlook the defections and accept the assurance that we shall do our best > until his return. > > > > > > Arrested > > > > On Thursday, 18th inst., Deputy Provost > Marshal Heyer arrested three men named John M�Kenzie, Jos. Will and David Watt, > in the borough of Chest Spring upon the charges of uttering disloyal and > treasonable sentiments, of inciting a mob to attempt the life of Mr. J. Varney, > the enrolling officer of that district, and of refusing to give the enrolling > officer the required information relative to name and age. They were conveyed to Pittsburg for trial. > > The prompt action of the Marshal in this > matter is certainly highly commendable and may be fraught with good results in > the community at large in assuring those who will persist in �rendering aid and > comfort to the enemy� that they will finally be overtaken by a just and merited > retribution. > > We expect to hear a great deal of prating > about �military arrests,� and �small officials aping the example of their > superiors in authority,� but do not feel alarmed for the ultimate result, > having firm faith in our law abiding and order loving citizens and though mob > law may for a while reign supreme, yet in the end Justice will be vindicated. > > > > > > >From Capt. > Litzinger�s Co. > > Our Militia > > Where they Are and > What they are Doing > > Particulars of their > Campaign Up to Date > > Muster Roll of > Company, &c. &c. > > > > �Camp Emergency� > > Near Bloody Run, > Bedford Co., Pa. > > June 27, 1863 > > > > As the mass of your local readers are no > doubt aware the company of which your correspondent has the honor of being a > member left Ebensburg on the 18th inst., in prompt response to the call of the > Governor for militia to protect the borders of the State from invasion. The organization was not the result of a > painful tedious recruiting process � on the contrary, it appeared to be a > spontaneous outburst of the patriotism and loyalty of our rock-girt > village. At first we were all disposed > to regard the reported Rebel advance as a mere rumor, having no foundation in > fact; but when it became apparent that the Rebel army, a portion of it, had > actually crossed Mason and Dixon�s line, and were moving upon our State > Capital, then a consciousness of > danger dawned upon us. Throughout the entire length and breadth of the State, > there was a quick and hurried response. > Trusty rifles were grasped by willing hands � the plow was left to grow > rusty in the furrow � the sickle was exchanged for the sword � and there was > �mounting in hot haste� for the different scenes of danger. Cambria > county, true to her traditional love of Liberty, did not prove a laggard when heroes are > required. Six full companies went forth from her limits within two days from > the call of the Governor for men and first among these was the Ebensburg > company. > > Our company is composed principally of members > of the old Ebensburg militia company � > Co. E, 4th Penna. Vol. Militia � which underwent a two weeks� campaign in > Southern Pennsylvania and Maryland, last September, sharing in all the perils > and privations of that bloodless campaign so that we consider ourselves almost veterans against now. Our commissioned > officers are the same as then � Capt. Litzinger; First Lieutenant D. O. Evans > and Second Lieutenant E. D. Evans � Mexican soldiers to whom the �pomp and > circumstance of glorious war� are no new things. To attempt to portray in words their varied > acquirements as officers and men would be to attempt to paint the lily. Suffice it to say that they command in an > eminent degree the esteem and respect of their men. The residue of the company is composed of the > stuff of which heroes are made. > > Leaving Ebensburg at 7 A. M. 18th inst., we > arrived at Altoona by 10 o�clock. > There we drew our guns � and nothing else. No knapsacks, haversacks, canteens nor > cartridge boxes were given us for the simple reason that there were none on hand > to give. We were favored with a > plentiful supply of ammunition, however, than which in times of war, there is > nothing superior. > > When we left home it was with the implied > understanding that we were to go to Harrisburg. At Altoona, however, we received orders directing us to > march hither. This was a sore > disappointment to many of us, but we did not grumble. Taking the Hollidaysburg Branch Railroad at 1 > P. M. we were shipped to Duncansville, from which point we were obliged to > content ourselves with that much safer but not nearly so expeditious mode of > transportation, namely, �Walkers Line.� > The same evening we marched to Sarah Furnace, three miles further on, > where we encamped for the night in an apple orchard. Sarah Furnace is a small �settlement� on the > Hollidaysburg and Bedford turnpike, containing a couple of hundred inhabitants > and familiarly, or rather, sarcastically known as �Hogshead Furnace,� from the > fact that the operatives in the furnace � the feature of the place � were in > former years invariably fed on hogs heads instead of the more dainty bits of > the porcine quadruped! > > On the 19th at 2 P. M. we resumed our > march. Reached Buckstown, Bedford county, nine miles from Sarah Furnace � at 6 > P. M.; encamping over night in the school room of the village. On the 20th left Buckstown at 8 A. M., > arriving at Bedford, ten miles distant from Buckstown at 1 P. > M. Rested for an hour or two when we > again started, reaching this point � six miles from Bedford � the same evening. We have been encamped here ever since, in a > comfortable stone barn, doing nothing in particular, except remaining > stationary to act as a check against any Rebel forces that might chance to > stray this direction. > > Although there are several militia companies > here we have not as yet been formed into regiments. Col. Higgins of Blair County, however is acting Colonel. Hon. S. S. Blair > is acting Quartermaster. > > There are two Cambria companies here � Capt. Wm. R. Hughes of > Wilmore and ours. Four Johnstown > companies came down thus far with us but on reporting to Col. Higgins, they > were told that a large force of Rebels were supposed to be threatening > Johnstown; whereupon they about faced and returned home to guard their own > hearthstone and fires. > > At Bloody Run, one mile east of here, Gen. > Milroy has his headquarters. He is > busily engaged in reorganizing his command, preparatory to once more moving > against the enemy. Stragglers from the > disastrous battle of Winchester, where our forces fought over four times > their number, are coming in by scores daily and our list of casualties by this > means is being considerably reduced. > > But this letter is growing too long and I > will conclude by giving you the muster roll of our company. It is as follows: > > > > Captain: > > R. Litzinger > > > > Lieutenants: > > 1st: D. O. Evans > > 2d: E. D. > Evans > > > > Sergeants: > > 1st: C. T. Roberts > > 2d: D. J. Jones > > 3d: J. T. Hutchinson > > 4th: D. A. Jones > > 5th: Edward Owens > > > > Corporals: > > 1st: Hugh Jones > > 2d: J. L. P. M�Allister > > 3d: D. W. Evans > > 4th: D. K. Davis > > 5th: Enoch Rees > > 6th: Erasmus P. Evans > > 7th: J. Hawksworth > > 8th: Newton I. > Roberts > > > > Musician: > > A. J. Litzinger > > > > Mail Messenger: > > Tom P. Davis > > > > Privates: > > W. H. H. Adams > > Simon Adams > > Uriah Brown > > Wm. Campbell > > Philip Dolan > > John D. Davis > > Joshua Davis > > Edward D. Davis > > William T. Davis > > Aaron Davis > > T. S. Empfield > > D. J. Evans > > Jerry Evans > > Lemuel Evans > > Hugh H. Evans > > Augustine Fink > > Richard Griffith > > John Gittings > > Matthias Hawkins > > David Howell > > Thomas J. Hughes > > David P. Hughes > > Richard Hughes > > John Hughes > > William M. James > > Daniel T. James > > Edmund James > > D. J. Jones, (West) > > William A. Jones > > Edwin Jones > > George A. Wilson > > Charles Jones > > Dwight Jones > > George W. Jones > > David H. Kinkead > > Newton Lloyd > > Frank Leavy > > J. M�Monigal > > D. M�Monigal > > S. M�Monigal > > William Morgan > > Alexander Mills > > Adram L. Makin > > Oliver O�Harra > > Frank O. Powell > > Elias D. Powell > > Richard W. Pryce > > William D. Pryce > > William R. Roberts > > John D. Roberts > > Richard J. Roberts > > Elias Rowland > > George F. Robinson > > Edwin Rodgers > > Luther Stiles > > Wallace Stiles > > James B. Singer > > Adam Shinefelt > > Samuel Thomas > > David T. Williams > > William > Williams [Total 79] > > > > > > I will send you the roll of Capt. Hughes� > company for next week. > > Send all letters intended for us to �Bloody > Run P. O., Bedford county, Pa. � Care Captain Litzinger.� We will most likely get them. > > > > [Signed] �Jay� > > > > > > > > > > War News > > > > Dispatches from the army of the Potomac dated June 27th state that it will soon be > to the front and north of Baltimore. The heavy rains have made the roads so bad that the movements > are necessarily very slow. > > Harrisburg, June 27: > Carlisle was occupied about 10 o�clock this morning by the rebels. Our cavalry > force is gradually retiring. > > The rebels evacuated M�Connellsburg at nine o�clock yesterday morning. On Thursday evening their > pickets were driven in by a detachment of the 1st N. Y. cavalry under Maj. Adams > causing quite an alarm among them. The > cause of their retreat is supposed to the fear of a flank movement - operation > for which the country offers great facilities > > The rebels were about 5,000 strong under > command of Gen. Stuart. They retreated > in the direction of Chambersburg and will today reinforce their forces that > are menacing Harrisburg. > > A destructive raid was made through the lower > part of that county by a body of Imboden�s men. > They paid no respect to any kind of property whatever and what they > could not carry away, they destroyed. > > A skirmish occurred in Wrightsville, opposite > Columbia on the 28th > inst., Col. Frick�s men fought the enemy gallantly till surrounded and overpowered. Over one hundred men were captured and the > rest retreated across the bridge. > > The bridge was then fired by our men to > prevent the rebels crossing. > > > > > > > > The Situation > > > > The following article upon the present > situation we copy from the New York TRIBUNE of the 29th inst.: There is now no remaining doubt that the rebel > army of Gen. Lee, One Hundred Thousand strong, is nearly or quite all, this > side of the Potomac. Gen. Meade�s Union army is where it should > be to cover Washington and Baltimore and meet him. > > The rebels occupy most of Western Maryland - that is to say, so much of it as lies > between the western slope of the South Mountains and Cumberland and are treating it rather tenderly, being > anxious to conciliate its people. > > They also occupy a considerable section of Southern Pennsylvania, from Gettysburg on the East to a point near McConnellsburg > on the West, and are stripping it very clean � of Horses, Cattle, Grain, Flour, > Groceries, Dry Goods, Medicines and whatever else they can convert to any use. > They are living immensely better than they have done for many months back. In > short they find the accommodations so good that they have half a mind to stay. > > Pittsburg and the West do not seem to be threatened at > present which exemption we attribute to the energy and spirit wherewith they > rallied to their own defense and set to fortifying, arming, drilling > &c. Had Eastern Pennsylvania promptly evinced equal pluck, she, too, > would have been safe. > > The rebels have thoroughly destroyed the > Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for a distance of sixty or seventy miles, so that > it cannot be restored save at a great cost and with a considerable sacrifice of > time. > > They have more recently broken up the > Railroad running from Harrisburg to Baltimore, having torn up the rails at Hanover Junction > and possibly at York for that purpose. > > A single line of Railroad � the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore � now connects the loyal States with Washington > and the Union Government and the Army of the Potomac. > > A bloody and momentous collision may be > imminent and may occur at any moment. > > We judge that the rebels have made this > hazardous advance under the impression that our chief Army is demoralized and > not in fighting spirits. We trust that they may rue this presumption. > > We do not believe Lee intends to push much further > this way at present but rather to take the Union Army, at a disadvantage and beat > it, after which he will determine whether to advance to Philadelphia or turn > upon Baltimore and Washington. But we > shall soon see. > > > > > > > > Most of Lee�s Army > in Penna. > > Our State to be the > Battle Ground > > Farewell Address of > Hooker > > > > New > York > > June 20 > > > > A dispatch to a Philadelphia paper says the rebels who captured the wagon > train consisted in part of Fitzhugh Lee�s brigade, the whole of which was > marching to Beltsville, on the B. & O. R.R. > Two rebel regiments are encamped at Accotink, ten miles from Alexandria. > Captured rebels say Stuart�s Cavalry, with artillery, are marching on > > the railroad between > Washington and Baltimore. The whole rebel army, > > except Stuart is now > in Pennsylvania. Rebel officers say they are determined to > make Pennsylvania the future battle field. > > > > Headquarters, Army > of the Potomac > > June 28 > > > > General Hooker issued the following > address: �In conformity with orders from > the War Department, dated June 27th, I relinquish the command of the army of > the Potomac. It is transferred to Major General George > B. Meade, a brave and accomplished officer who has nobly carried the confidence > and esteem of the army on many well-fought fields. Impressed with the belief that my usefulness > as commander of the army of the Potomac is impaired, I part from it, yet not > without the deepest emotion but the sorrow of parting with comrades of so many > battles, is relieved by the conviction that the courage and devotion of this > army will never cease nor fail; that it will yield to my successor (as it has > to me) a hearty and willing support. > With the earnest prayer that the triumph of its arms may bring successes > worthy of it and the nation, I bid it farewell. > [Signed] Joseph Hooker� > > > > This was followed by an address from General > Meade, dated Headquarters Army of the Potomac, > June > 28th, 1863: > > �By direction of the President of the United States, I hereby assume command of the Army of the Potomac. As a > soldier in obeying this order, an order totally unexpected and unsolicited, I > have no promises or pledges to make. The > country looks to the army to relieve it from the devastation and disgrace of > hostile invasion. Whatever sacrifices we > may be called upon to undergo, let us have in view constantly the magnitude of > the interests involved and let each man be determined to do his duty, leaving > to an all�controlling Providence the direction of the contest. It is with just diffidence that I relieve in > command of this army an eminent and accomplished soldier, whose name must ever > appear inconspicuous in the history of its achievements, but I rely upon the > hearty support of my comrades in arms to assist me in the discharge of the > duties of this important trust which has been confided to me. > > > > [Signed] Geo. G. > Meade, Maj. Gen. Com. > > > > > > > > Rebel Spy > > > > Capt. Coulter, Provost Marshal of the 21st > district, arrested a man named John Lawson at Ligonier, Westmoreland county, on > the charge of being a rebel spy. He was > arrested on his return from Cumberland whither, according to his own statement, he > had been to obtain employment. Capt. > Coulter was disposed to disbelieve his statement and accordingly placed him > under arrest. He was turned over to U. S. Marshal Mardoch and lodged in the Pittsburg jail to await a hearing. > > > > > > > > The Invaded Border > Towns > > > > Chambersburg > which is the county seat of Franklin county, Pennsylvania, is pleasantly situated on the Conelockeaque > creek at the junction of the Cumberland Valley and Franklin railroads, forty-five miles southwest from Harrisburg with which place it is connected by > railroad. It has a fine court house, a > large academy, eight churches and five newspaper offices. It is surrounded by a highly cultivated and > populous country. There are > manufactories of cotton, wool, paper, flour and iron. The population in 1853 was 4,600. > > Cumberland, also on the west bank of the Potomac, is the western terminus of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and has an extensive trade. It is not surpassed in population by any city > in the State, except Baltimore. There are several flourishing mills in the > vicinity. The population is about eight > thousand. It is one hundred and seventy- > nine miles distant and nearly west from Baltimore. > > Hagerstown, the capital of Washington county, Maryland, is near the west bank of Antietam creek, nine miles from the Potomac river and eighty�six miles from Baltimore. It is the southern terminus of the Franklin railroad, is a well built town and a place > of considerable trade. The population is about six thousand. The surrounding country is very productive > and thickly settled. > > Westminster is the capital of Carroll county, Maryland. It > is fifty- eight miles northwest from Annapolis and is situated near the source of the > Patapseo river. The Westminster branch railroad connects it with the > Baltimore and Susquehanna Railroad. It contains about one thousand inhabitants. > > Williamsport, Maryland, is a post village of Washington county, on the Potomac river, nine miles southwest from Hagerstown. The Chesapeake and the Ohio Canal pass through the place. It contains a bank > and numerous stores. > > Hancock, Maryland, is situated on the left bank of the Potomac river and on the Chesapeake and Ohio canal and is one hundred and twenty- four > miles west from Baltimore. > > Romney, the capital of Hampshire county, > Virginia, lies on the south branch of the Potomac, one hundred and ninety miles northwest from > Richmond. > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > MARRIAGES > > > > Roberts-Swoyer > > > > Married in M�Veytown on the 18th inst., by > Rev. D. D. Clark, Mr. Howard J. Roberts of Johnstown, Pa., to Miss Mary Swoyer of the former place. > > Since the days of Long Ago when the > injunction that �it is not good for man to be alone,� was first promulgated, > man has been acting upon that principle and our friend, Howard, in following > the general example has, we trust, done wisely and well. We congratulate the parties and most > sincerely hope that their married life may be happy and blessed beyond their > expectations and that their bright and joyous anticipations of a happy future > may be abundantly realized but should their sky be checkered with clouds of > sorrow, may she find that he is, in whose keeping she has entrusted her > happiness for life, is, indeed worthy the confidence, while he ever recognize > in her a guardian angel �o�er his life presiding, Doubling his pleasure, and > his care dividing.� > > > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Windows Live� Hotmail�:�more than just e-mail. > http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_explore _012009 > - - - - - - - - - - > > Search for more Cambria County information on our webpage: > http://www.camgenpa.com/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PACAMBRI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

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djenner & list, I'd like to get back to the McCullough family for a bit. Back in Aug 2000, djenner asked about a picture she had of a John McCullough and his family. djenner wrote: I inherited a photo album of my great aunt's. She lived in Oil City, PA, but her grandmother was a Trexler from around St. Augustine. Her grandmother, Angeline's, parents were James and Elizabeth Donoughe Trexler. One curious photo is of a John McCullough, his grandmother, aunt and cousin taken at Chest Springs. The others are not identified by name. I don't know if they were related to our family or just friends. Since I don't know the names of the others, it is hard to tell. If someone is related to John McCullough, I could scan the photo and send it to see if you can identity the others. It was probably taken in the 1910's to 1920's. With the help of many on this list, I have a possible lead to the ID of Jenner's photo (the big clue - TAKEN AT CHEST SPRINGS) Jenner has John McCullough: I have a John B McCullough, b Dec 1890 (s/o Mike McCoullough & 1st wife Mary L McGough) Jenner has his grandmother: I have John B's grandmother as Bridget E Hagan, b 1838 Ireland; d March 1922 at age 84. In the 1910 census, Bridget E was living in Chest Springs. In the 1920 census, Bridget E was living on Patton [-] St. Augustine Road in Clearfield Twp in the home of her daughter Margaret & son-in-law Thomas O'Leary Jenner has aunt: I have Margaret McCullough O'Leary, b 1876, but I realize there could be many more. Jenner has cousin: I haven't a clue. Taking the average of Jenner dates, if the photo was taken 1915- John B, age 25; Grandmother Bridget E Hagan, age 77, Aunt - any one of the sisters or sisters-in-law of Mike McCullough; cousin - no guess from me. This McCullough family of John McCullough & Bridget Hagan was Catholic. In 1910, John B was living with his parents in Sankertown. In 1920, John B was living with his widowed father in Altoona. Maybe the photo was taken when John B visited his Grandmother. Sending as just a possible ID for Jenner's photo. Regards, Jane Tripp

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The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, December 24, 1863 Volume 5, Number 13 NEWS Local Correspondence Johnstown, Dec. 20, 1863 Quite a number of petty larcenies have transpired here lately, of which I note the following. A dressed hog, which had been placed upon a barrel in front of Mr. John Dibert’s store, was stolen about dusk a few evenings ago and although a number of persons were on the sidewalk at the time, the thief rightly conjectured he was running no risk, as they would doubtless assume that he had bought the “porker” and he thus escaped detection. The coop of Mr. H. Silverman was entered one night last week and twelve chickens and four turkeys extracted therefrom, leaving but a solitary gobbler to strut the erstwhile well-filled pen. No clue to the perpetrator of the theft has yet been found. A lady entered a Fancy store on Clinton street last week and requested the proprietor to show her a sett (sic) of furs. Different styles were submitted to her inspection and it was observed that while trying the furs on with one hand she kept the other concealed beneath her shawl. After trying various setts none of which appeared to suit, she left the store and the proprietor proceeding to rearrange the furs found that a sett valued at about twenty dollars was missing. He immediately suspected the would-be buyer and starting in pursuit, he brought her back. A search of her person was instituted but no furs could be found. She was permitted to leave, but was noticed by the proprietor shortly afterward trying to go down the cellar way of an adjoining building. Finding that she was observed, she left and suspecting that she might have dropped the furs in the cellar the proprietor examined and found them. The girl who had been living in the capacity of servant with a family in Kernville left for Lewistown in the early train next morning. Quite an animated free fight came off in a groggery near the post office a few evening since. During the melee the stove was upset and various articles of furniture broken. The “guardians of the peace,” were as usual non est until after the disturbance had subsided. One evening last week a masquerading gentleman dressed in female attire and having a “lady on either arm,” was taking a promenade through our principal streets. By some means he lost his companions, and our constable suspecting him to be a man, sailing under false colors, arrested him. He was taken before the Burgess and a handkerchief removed from the lower part of his face revealed a rather heavy set of whiskers for a “female woman” to wear. He alleged he only put on the clothes “for fun,” but our worthy Burgess not seeing the fun, imposed a fine of three dollars and costs. In default of payment he was sent to the “jug,” minus the bonnet and frock. A sympathizing friend shortly after appeared and paid the fine, thus liberating the prisoner. After his short incarceration in a cold cell he couldn’t see where the “fun” exactly lay, and went home a “sadder if not a wiser man.” The performance for the benefit of soldiers families came off as per announcement upon which occasion the hall was literally packed. The songs were excellent, our friend, John Crouse, Esq., eliciting a perfect storm of applause by his droll Irish songs, sung in character. Little Willie Watkins, scarcely nine years old, sang, “Grafted into the army.” His childish voice was clear and distinct and could be heard in every part of the building. The applause which greeted the little fellow at the conclusion of his song was perfectly deafening. The singing by the German quartette club, led by Mr. Luckhardt, elicited universal admiration. The music by the Brass band and by Messrs. Hoeffner, Hohman and son, was also excellent. “Shamus O’Brien,” recited by Mr. B. G. Childs, was rendered in a manner which swayed the hearts of his hearers, as the different scenes in the eventful life of “Jim O’Brien, if you please,” were described. It was well worth the price of admission to hear Mr. C. describe the incidents in the career of the famous “Shamus O’Brien.” “Bombastes Furioso,” a comedy interlarded with a many local allusion. which the author never dreamed of, was well performed. Taken altogether I do not think I every passed a more pleasant evening at a place of amusement than at this. The proceeds will amount to over two hundred dollars. A Fair gotten up by the children for the benefit of the Sanitary Commission is to take place on Christmas evening at the Disciples’ church. An admission fee of ten cents will be charged and I doubt not quite a handsome sum will be realized. Yours, [Signed] May Leon Jottings from Washington - Extracts Washington City, Dec. 17, 1863 [Snip] The country has met with a real loss in the death of General Buford which took place at the residence of Gen. Stoneman in this city last evening. His disease was typhoid fever, following protracted chronic diarrhea. He was one of the best cavalry Generals, if not the best, the service could boast. It is said of him that while he was always vigilant and always daring where there was hope of success, he never sacrificed a life unnecessarily or recklessly. The country will read with pleasure that the President on learning yesterday that the eyes of the brave Kentuckian were about to close forever, at once sent him a commission as Major General. Mr. Lincoln’s kindness of heart never forsakes him. He has done this thing before. [Snip] The rainy season, - corresponding to the snow and ice, the sleigh bells and frozen apples of the North – has commenced along the Potomac. The campaign of Gen. Meade for 1863 may be considered at an end. [Signed] J. M. S. Piracy The steamer, Chesapeake, has had a short voyage in her new capacity of Confederate pirate. Unable from lack of men and coal or afraid to put to sea, the murderers who seized her have hung around the small harbors of Nova Scotia until justice has overtaken them. The Ella and Annie (herself but a few weeks since caught in trying to run the blockage) caught the Chesapeake in Sambro harbor, 30 miles from Halifax. Unfortunately nearly all the crew escaped and took to the woods; only three of the men who assisted in the seizure were taken, the others of those caught having been shipped in Nova Scotia. The Gunboat, Dakota, soon after came up and ordered both the vessels to Halifax. Upon their arrival at that port, intense excitement prevailed and a crowd at once rescued the pirates. The British Government officials who attempted to hold them were seized by prominent citizens and prevented from performing their duty. The pirates all escaped and were sent off out of danger of further molestation. Quill-Drives The Pennsylvanian Legislature meets on the first Tuesday in January. The wife of ex-President Pierce died at Andover Mass., on the 2d inst. Played out – the strike of the Broad Top coal miners. They have returned to work at old wages. Gen. Buford, the distinguished cavalry officer, died in Washington city on the 16th of typhoid fever. Late advices indicate that the guerilla Morgan, instead of being in Canada as was reported, has arrived safely in Dixie. Home on a visit – Jack Rhey, for several years back a departmental clerk in Washington city. He is one of nature’s own nobleman. By decision of the State Superintendent, school teachers are exempt from duty on Thanksgiving days, Christmas, Washington’s birthday and the Fourth of July. Capt. Thomas C. William, of Co. C, 19th U. S. Infantry – commander of a company recruited in this county – has been appointed Assistant Adjutant General on Gen. Rousseau’s staff. The Rebel authorities decline allowing any more supplies to be sent from the North to our suffering soldiers in Richmond. Cause why – the Northern papers have charged the officials at Richmond with misappropriating said contributions. Apropos of the new year: An old female contraband with the Army of the Potomac places upon record the following prophecy. “In sixty-one, the wars begun; In sixty-two, it was half through; In sixty-three, the niggers were free; In sixty-four the war will be o’er.” M’Clellan A Sunday paper says: “Gen. M’Clellan is now engaged upon a series of articles shortly to be published in a popular journal. They will be published as an electioneering document, in connection with his report. A life of M’Clellan by a popular New York journalist is also under way; and the three – his life, his report, and his explanatory articles – will probably be published some time during the coming March. It is believed that these publications with his supposed popularity with the people will give him a very fair show for the Presidency.” Major Harry White The Indiana AMERICAN says that the resignation of Major Harry White, State Senator for that county, arrived there on last Wednesday, having been smuggled through the rebel lines by Sergeant Hosack. It is in the hands of his father, Hon. Thomas White, who is authorized to forward it to the Governor. The Judge, we understand, is making a final effort to have the Major exchanged and in case he fails, the resignation will be forwarded to the Governor who will order a special election to fill the vacancy. The nomination will be made by the County Committee. Thrilling Narrative of Libby Prison Dr. Wm. Forester of the 5th Kentucky Cavalry relates the following statement of cruelties on the part of the rebels to the Louisville JOURNAL: I was captured on the 21st of September, 1863, by the Eighth Texas Cavalry in Cooper’s Gap of Lookout Mountain, fifteen miles from Chattanooga. At the same time some two hundred others of Colonel Watkin’s Third Cavalry Brigade fell into the hands of General Wheeler’s corps. The first act of Confederate kindness that I received was at the hands of a Captain who threatened to blow my brains out for refusing to inform him of the direction taken by our retreating column. He also kindly relieved me of my sash which I had refused to deliver to him. We were placed under charge of the First Kentucky (rebel) Cavalry. To Capt. Witt, of this regiment, I am indebted for the preservation of my hat, coat, boots and watch, which, but for his care, would most certainly have been taken from me. Numbers had already been robbed. Almost every overcoat and blanket had already been taken. It was amusing, even to a prisoner, to witness the manner in which this robbery was committed. If a Federal soldier was the possessor of a good hat or pair of boots, a rebel would approach him and with mocking politeness, invite our Federal to “Come down outen that ar hat; come up outen them ar boots.” Rather quickly by some rough game that two played the boots and hat changed possessor. In some instances the Union soldier would be permitted to pick up some pieces of leather and felt to replace in some measure what had been taken from him. If the prisoner had provisions he was considerably relieved of them. That night, many a rebel mess rejoiced over a nice warm cup of Yankee coffee. On the night of our capture we were quartered in the camp of the 1st Kentucky cavalry. And here I would gratefully acknowledge the kindness shown me by Dr. William Gault, surgeon of the regiment, who generously shared his blanket and crust with me and did everything in his power for our wounded. My greeting also to Dr. Evans and Capt. Rogers of the 1st Kentucky. It was a cold night; the men were put into a lot, without shelter and with very few blankets. They built a fire, keeping from freezing as best they could. No rations were issued. On the following day (22d) we were escorted by details from the 8th and 11th Texas and 1st Kentucky cavalry, under command of Lieut. Brooks of the 1st Ky. Cavalry to Tunnel Hill. Lieut. Brooks proved himself to be a kind and humane gentleman. We started early in the morning, marching until nearly midnight, making short halts every few miles to rest. The prisoners, being cavalry men, were easily fatigued; besides, many were sick. Night came on by the time we reached Ringgold, the whole party nearly fagged out. Longing for rest, we certainly expected to remain in Ringgold until morning. But no; the inexorable man of authority ordered Lieut. Brooks to drive his prisoners on. On we went. And as the weary band pressed on, many a foot was blistered sore, many a throat became dry and parched, many a parched tongue craved for water, many a knee grew too weak to bear the wearied frame any further. For some the task was more than they could perform. Many dropped exhausted by the roadside. In these cases the guards showed more mercy and tenderness that we expected. A number of them dismounted, put the exhausted prisoners upon their horses, themselves in several instances leading the horses, which the riders were too weak to control. At last the longed-for end of the journey came and we were turned out on the common for the remainder of the night. We could hardly be expected to eat without food or sleep without covering. Finally about a pint of coarse cornmeal, for three men, and a small piece of bacon was brought to us and devoured with a relish. How the meal was made into bread and baked, I do not know. However, the Yankee soldier is very shifty and carries with him, even into captivity, his propensity for burning rails. On the 23d we were moved to Dalton; on the 24th to Atlanta. Still no rations had been issued. The reason assigned was that they had nothing. Weary, hungry and blanketless we were turned out upon the commons; confined to a small space by a company of Home Guards, who, with bright but trembling bayonets, compelled us to keep at a respectful distance. This space was horribly filthy, the ground without sod, covered by pebbles and jagged rocks. Here it was doubtless intended that we should repose and sweetly slumber. Heavy dews fell at night and no wood was allowed. Our condition was anything but pleasant. On the 25th we received first one and afterwards five days’ ration, consisting of a few crackers and meat in proportion. Citizens who came to give or sell to the soldiers were driven away by the guard. At night we were driven into “Hell’s Half Acre,” an enclosure surrounded by a plank wall some eighteen feet in height with sentries walking their beats above us. We were guarded by graybacks without guns. The latter were very small and quite insinuating in their addresses, also said to be branded C. S. We called them Atlanta Home Guards. I can give but a passing notice of the “Hell’s Half Acre,” yet it has a tragic history, which will yet come to light. A large number of deserters from Bragg’s army were confined there, waiting their fate; also a Tennessee major, with ball and chain, brought by disease to a mere skeleton; for what cause let those tell who kept him there until death released him. From Atlanta to Richmond we were guarded by Texas, Alabama and Georgia troops, commanded by Captain John W. Turner of the 19th regiment South Carolina infantry. By him we were treated universally with kindness and courtesy. Arrived at Richmond on the lst of October, 11 P. M. The enlisted men were sent to various buildings; the officers taken to the famous Libby. The sensation a prisoner feels on seeing Libby for the first time is indescribable. He certainly feels as if he had already lost all his friends and now his own turn had come. In the office of the prison as much of our money as could be heard from was taken from us and credited. No search was made. We were taken into a third story, directed down a dark pair of stairs into a darker room and to “go down thar.” A horrible stench greeted us; the floor was wet and covered from one end to the other with human bodies. By climbing upon and under a large table in the room we managed to find space upon which to lie. The rations of the officers we found to consist of eight or ten ounces of light bread, two or four ounces of spoiled or badly cured bacon, smelling so badly that we were obliged to hold our nostrils in order to eat it. In addition to this we received a small quantity of peas, full of worms, or in lieu of peas, three quarts of rice for fifty men. We afterwards received about four ounces of beef per day, instead of bacon, and corn bread took the place of wheat bread. At one time the ration of meat was stopped, two or three small frosted sweet potatoes being given instead. The reason for issuing such potatoes being that they were commissary stores and unless used would rot entirely. At times we received no food for two days. Then meat would be withheld for several days and the privilege of buying denied us. The surgeons left Libby on the 24th of November. On the 21st, 22d, 23d and 24th no meat had been given us and the bread was of such character that we could scarcely eat it. On the 20th of November the prisoners in Castle Thunder had been nine days on bread and water. One of them, a citizen prisoner from Connecticut, named Thompson, had received from home a box containing clothing valued at perhaps $50, which he offered to give freely for one pound of meat. Sometimes our supply of wood was cut off for a day though many cords were lying within twenty years of our prison. It may well be asked how we could live on such fare. I am certain that not more than five officers of the hundreds in Libby lived for more than a week at any time upon the rations furnished by the prison authorities. Those who attempted it, from being too proud or too foolish to receive from their more fortunate fellows soon became lean, lank, canaverous frequenters of the kitchen to keep warm or were sent as patients to the hospital. We were divided off into classes of about thirty each, with one of the members a commissary who levied a weekly tax upon those who had money. This money was spent for vegetables to put in our soup and hash; sirup (sic) and burnt rye to be used as coffee. We also divided ourselves into smaller messes from four to six members with a caterer, who would buy butter, eggs, coffee, meat and extra bread for his mess. When the market was denied us, long faces were decidedly in the ascendant. Besides the privilege of the market, officers are allowed to receive boxes of provisions from home. These boxes, I believe, are almost without an exception, received by those to whom they are sent. The officers were confined in six rooms, each 43 feet wide by 102 feet in length. In one end of each room was the sink, which, often neglected, would become so offensive that we could scarcely bear the stench. The floors were frequently washed and scrubbed just before dark and this gave us a wet floor to sleep upon, thus adding another item to the list of our many discomforts. For a time many of the officers had no blankets or other bedding – the bare floor to lie upon, nothing to keep them warm. Very few had more than one blanket until supplied by the U. S. Sanitary Commission and friends at home. There was no glass in the window; hence, many were compelled by the cold wind whistling through, to pace the floor for half the night to save themselves from freezing. Such is but a faint description of the officers’ fare in Libby. Of the private soldiers I do not know enough to give a just idea. I do not believe pen can portray his sufferings. You have doubtless seen many accounts published by persons released from Richmond. Most of the accounts I believe to be true yet much very much is still untold. Those officers who have been in Belle Island tell of suffering and privation endured that makes your blood run cold. I have seen prisoners, Federal soldiers, pick up old, hard, musty corn bread out of the muddy gutters of the street and eat it. I have seen them, when stooping for this bread, fall upon the ground from weakness – from what I believe to have been starvation. I have heard them when offered clothing by the Federal officers to say, “Give us bread first – we are starving.” I know that they were robbed of their blankets and clothing at Atlanta and in Richmond. I saw hundreds of them being sent off to Danville without blankets, without overcoats, without shoes, without socks. I am certain that not one in fifty had a blanket. Our Government may well look after the prisoners taken to Danville. -------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS A Hero Gone We are sorry, indeed, to have it to say that Lieut. Peter Kaylor, of the 28th Pa. Vols., wounded at Ringgold, Georgia, has died from the effects of his injuries. Information to that effect was received here last week. Lieut. K. was a native Cambrian – a resident of Allegheny township, we believe. He served with credit in the Mexican war and has been engaged in the present service over two years. He was as true a patriot as ever lived and God’s noblest work, a perfect man. The country will mourn his loss. Lieut. K. was aged about 35 years. Michael Kennedy Died at his residence in Carroll twp., on the 4th inst., Michael Kennedy, aged 61 years. Mrs. Anne Jones Died on Sunday morning, 20th inst., at her residence in Cambria township, Mrs. Anne Jones, wife of David R. Jones, aged about 41 years. Hon. John Murray Died on Friday, 18th inst., at his residence in this place, Hon. John Murray, aged about 80 years. The deceased was one of our oldest citizens and well known throughout the county. He was an honorable, upright man, loved and respected by all and his name always mentioned with reverence. He filled for one term the office of Associate Judge of the Cambria County Court. 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The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, December 17, 1863 Volume 5, Number 12 NEWS Railroad Collision – Fearful Peril We were a witness of a railroad collision on our way to Ebensburg Tuesday morning which, although it resulted in but slight damage to person or property, involved the most fearful peril we ever saw. At Lilly’s station (Cambria co.), the mail train east was stopped by a freight train on the track ahead of it, awaiting the passage west of the Philadelphia Express which was then due but reported behind time. The Conductor of the eastward train, not knowing how long he would have to wait, and not being satisfied to detain his train, being already some minutes behind time, concluded to switch the trains and proceed. Accordingly he moved his train from the South to the North track of the switch intending to let the freight train back down below the switch and thus allow him to back again onto the South track ahead of the freight and proceed. He had got his train on the North track and the freight was about half over the switch when the Express appeared at the cut above coming down under full headway. The conductor instantly signaled his engineer to back down the North track far enough to give the coming train time and space to check up. This, the latter attempted to do promptly but before he could get his train in motion, the down train was close upon him and a fearful collision seemed imminent if not inevitable. The engineer, fireman and flagman on the down train jumped from their engine and were seen tumbling along the ties of the parallel track, seeing which, the engineer and fireman on the up train leaped from their engine, which by this time was getting under headway under a full head of steam. The engines came together with a slight concussion – the cow catcher on the down engine running under that of the other, by which it was pressed down among the ties, several of which it broke and splintered, while it was in turn torn and twisted into a crooked, shapeless bunch of iron. This assisted in checking the speed of the down train, while it added to the momentum of the other. The down train did not run over a hundred yards after the collision until it stopped, while the other sped away from the scene with increasing velocity. And now came to those who had witnessed these incidents, a knowledge of the appalling peril of those still on board the retreating eastward train – the great peril of the occasion. Their train was backing down the grade, under a full head of steam; without an engineer! And all on board unconscious of the fact! The thought of their possible and probably fate was terrible to those who stood around. In a short time, however, the whistle was heard and in a few minutes more the train hove in sight, all right. And for this gratifying act the passengers and their friends were indebted to the presence of mind and courage of the baggage Master – Mr. Edward Pitcairn – let his name be spoken with respect! Discovering what was the matter, he crawled up the side of his car to the top, upon which he ran and over the Express car and the tank, to the engine, of which he had knowledge enough to reverse, apply the patent brakes and thus stop the train. But for him there is no telling what would have been the fate of the train and its three carloads of passengers. He deserves promotion and we hope soon to meet him in charge of a train or hear of him in some other more responsible and lucrative situation. The excitement over, attention was turned to the condition of the men who were seen to jump from the approaching train. Although the engineer, fireman and we believe, flagman and an employee on the sleeping car, who had been foolish enough to jump off, were found to be pretty severely bruised, cut and jarred, none of them had any bones broken and they were not fatally hurt. The only damage done to the engine was the complete demolition of the cow-catcher on the one and the slight twisting of the other. After collecting the scattered passengers, both trains proceeded, all feeling that they had narrowly escaped through a fearful peril and were glad the matter was no worse. [From the JOHNSTOWN TRIBUNE, 11th inst.] Com’th. Vs. James J. Kaylor – Murder Two bills of indictment were laid before the Grand Inquest of this county last week, one charging James J. Kaylor, Steward of the Cambria county Poor House, with the murder of Samuel Gregory, a pauper and the other charging him with the murder of Zachariah Morris, also a pauper. The first of these was returned “a true bill;” the other was ignored. The case wherein a bill had been found was brought to trial on Friday evening. Great difficulty was experienced in seating a jury and the panel was exhausted when only four or five had been accepted and sworn in. By calling on spectators, however, the requisite number was ultimately obtained and the case proceeded. The trial attracted considerable attention and the Court room was thronged during its continuance. We did not take notes of the evidence but will endeavor to give from memory the principal points elicited. Michael Devlin, the prosecutor, was called and sworn. He testified that, in 1861, he was an inmate of the Cambria county Poor House. In October of that year, he saw Kaylor, the defendant, strike Gregory over the head with an iron poker, knocking him down, breaking his jaw, witness thought, and raising a large bruise immediately under his eye. He never spoke, ate or left his bed after he received the blow and died in the course of two or three days. Gregory was insane and was confined in a cell, chained to the floor at the time of the alleged occurrence. Devlin told defendant that an inquest ought to be held on the murdered man; whereupon defendant locked him (Devlin) up in a cell, feeding him on bread and water for a week and threatening to continue the punishment unless he retracted the charge that Gregory had been murdered. Witness refused to do so and ultimately succeeded in making his escape from the institution to which he has never since returned as a pauper. Jacob Oakline, Thomas Rees and Thos. Nester, paupers, all testified to seeing the bruise on Gregory’s face before he died, and to the fact that he was unable to eat or speak after receiving the blow which produced it. They all agreed in saying that he died in two or three days after the alleged violence had been offered deceased. D. H. Roberts, Esq., testified that the prosecutor in the present case made information before him about two years ago charging Kaylor with the murder of Gregory but no action of account taken in the premises. John O’Harro, farmer for the Poor House, testified that he arranged matters for the funeral of Gregory after the death of the latter. He saw the face of deceased and was positive there was no bruise whatever thereon. He furthermore said that deceased did not die until the expiration of two weeks after the date when it was alleged by Devlin and others that Kaylor had struck him. Two young woman domestics employed in the Poor House in 1861 corroborated the testimony of the preceding witness. One of them stated that Gregory was subject to epilepsy and that during the two weeks when he could neither speak nor eat he “went on in one fit after another until he died,” he dying in a fit. Michael M’Guire, Poor House Director during 1861, testified that Devlin, the prosecutor, boarded with him several months after the occurrence of the alleged murder. He (Devlin) told witnesses that Gregory had been killed but averred that it was an inmate of the Poor House named Meade who had killed him. He further made the threat that he would be avenged on defendant for some alleged wrong inflicted if it cost the County $600 to do it. Wm. Douglass, Poor House Director during 1861, testified that Gregory was insane while in the Poor House – that he was violently insane – and that it was in conformity with his orders that he was chained to the floor. Jacob Horner, Director of the Poor in 1861, testified that he knew Gregory, who was hopelessly crazy. This we believe to be the most important portion of all the testimony elicited. Without waiting for the counsel to put in their pleas, the Judge proceeded to charge the jury. After reviewing the evidence and weighing well its more salient points, he said that the Commonwealth had signally failed to make out her case. The prosecutor, upon whose evidence more particularly a conviction was looked for, in his story in relation to the alleged murder had contradicted himself in that at one time he said Kaylor killed Gregory and at another that Meade had killed him. He was therefore unworthy of credence. On the other hand, several respectable witnesses positively swore that no marks of violence were visible on the person of Gregory after his death, one even declaring that epilepsy was the direct cause of his death. In view of these facts, the Judge said, it was the plain duty of the jury to acquit the defendant. Accordingly without leaving their seats in the box, the jury declared their verdict to be that James J. Kaylor, the defendant, was not guilty of the awful crime attributed to him. The Commonwealth in the case was represented by District Attorney Noon, and the defense by Messrs. Kittell, Magehan and Johnston. Lieut. Peter Kaylor In the first report of casualties in the fight at Ringgold, Georgia, Lieut. Peter Kaylor, of the 28th Penna. Vols., was put down as “mortally wounded.” Subsequent reports, however, state that he is “wounded in the leg” upon which the hope is based that he may not be injured beyond the possibility of recovery. Lieut. K is a native of this county and has been in the service over two years. He was badly wounded at Chancellorville and fell into the hands of the rebels by whom he was paroled and sent North. On recovering he again joined his company and again is he reported wounded, not mortally we sincerely hope, for a braver man or truer patriot than Lieut. Kaylor never raised sword in defense of our common country. An Old Tree D. Peelor, Civil Engineer (and late clerk in the Surveyor General’s Department of Pennsylvania), who is engaged surveying on the Allegheny Mountains, informs the editor of the Mifflintown SENTINEL that on the top of the Laurel Hill, in Cambria county, he found a white oak tree cut down, measuring fourteen and a half feet in circumference and whose age is four hundred and ten years. According to this age, which was shown by the number of circles in the bark, the tree must have been a sapling forty years before Columbus discovered America. Fatal Disease The Hollidaysburg STANDARD says that a terrible disease, said to be malignant diphtheria or scarlet fever, prevails to an alarming extent in Clearfield and White townships, Cambria county, and adjoining Blair county. In one family seven out of eight members have died of the disease – in another, five out of six – and there is scarcely a family in the neighborhood which does not mourn the loss of one or more of its members. Over two hundred persons are said to have died of the disease within a month. Local Correspondence Johnstown, Dec. 14, 1863 Last week I noticed on our streets the familiar faces of Col. Jacob M. Campbell of the 54th P. V., and James Herrington, chief Bugler in the same regiment. Both look extremely well and report their regiment generally in the same hygienic condition. A burlesque theatrical representation interspersed with the best vocal and instrumental music which are to be found in this neighborhood is to take place at Union Hall on Saturday evening next, for the benefit of destitute soldiers’ families. It promises to be quite an affair and as the object is a very worthy one it will doubtless be well attended. The Fair for the benefit of the new Catholic church commences on Christmas Eve and, as preparations have been made on quite an extensive scale, it will probably be the event of the holiday season. The young ladies under whose auspices the Fair is to be held extend a cordial invitation to their Ebensburg friends to call down during Christmas week, with the assurance that they will pay the closest attention to all such visitors. Mr. Ellis Williams, having transferred the theatre of his operations from New York to this city has been doing quite an extensive business latterly in the line of confidence operations. He succeeded in bleeding a number of his friends here to various sums, amounting in the aggregate to over a hundred dollars and after hiring a carriage and pair, smashing the former and running the latter almost to death, he found it convenient to make a sudden exit by way of the Somerset road, for parts unknown, leaving a number of disconsolate friends to mourn his untimely departure. Our streets on Friday and Saturday were in a very slippery condition and it was almost unsafe for pedestrians to walk the sidewalks. Quite a number of serious falls occurred, among which was that of a lady in Kernville whose arm was broken by slipping and falling upon the curbstone. At present writing, the weather is as pleasant as a spring day. Yours, [Signed] May Leon Court Proceedings Gum Smith and George Cupp, the two young men from Johnstown charged with horse-stealing, were tried for the offense last week and acquitted. To several minor charges pending against them, such as riot, assault and battery &c., they plead guilty and were sentenced by the court to pay a fine of $15 each and costs of prosecution and to undergo an imprisonment of two months in the county jail. Com. vs. Isaac Wike: Assault and battery on the body of Capt. William R. Hughes, at Wilmore, on last election day. Verdict, not guilty and prosecutor and defendant to each pay half the costs. Com. vs. John Beers: Assault and battery upon Samuel Donley in White township, on election day. Guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of $1 and costs of prosecution. Court adjourned on Saturday at noon. The attendance throughout the week was large. Sloped Ben Rodgers, the young man who was locked up for aiding in the escape of Smith and Cupp from our county jail on Monday week, and was subsequently let out on bail, has evaded justice by sloping for parts unknown. Lily Mills Colliery This is the name of a new coal-bank lately opened by Wm. Tiley, Jr., upon lands of Mr. James Conrad at Lily station, this county, P. R. R. The vein is four feet six inches thick and the coal of first-rate quality. War News The Richmond papers contain a dispatch stating that Breckinridge and Bragg were serenaded at Dalton on the 2d. The great traitor is therefore not dead as reported. A bill has been introduced into Congress providing for the increase of the pay of non-commissioned officers to twenty dollars per month and privates to sixteen dollars. Gen. Meade has not been superseded in the command of the Army of the Potomac, all assertions to the contrary notwithstanding. The President is slowly recovered from his recent severe illness. The Army of the Potomac is represented to be going into winter quarters. Draft Exemptions The enormous number of drafted men who escaped military duty by reason of physical infirmity has produced a change in the regulations of the Provost Marshal General. A new list of causes of exemption is published wherein the catalogue of available maladies is considerably reduced. Near-sighted men, who flatter themselves that their deficient eyesight, formed a perpetual bar against the imposition of military obligations, are suddenly and helplessly bereft of the consolation derived from the infliction of “myopia,” for, under the new rule, myopic individuals who are really too near-sighted for efficient field service are transferred to the Invalid Corps. “Near sightedness does not exempt,” is the stern decree of the Marshall; hence, spectacles will not be so popular hereafter. Fat men, however, who are a proverbially jolly people, have new cause for good humor for it is ordained that “abdomens grossly protuberant” or “excessive obesity” are sufficient for exemption from any draft. Imbeciles, insane, epileptic and paralytic persons are of course exempt, but the list of maladies through the possession of which a drafted man may evade military duty is so closely restricted and defined that the next draft will produce a larger proportion of serviceable soldiers than the last. Examining surgeons are also required to report the number of men rejected under each of the forty-one sections of the new set of regulations from which it is to be inferred that a very curious official record of the comparative soundness of American constitutions may hereafter see the light. Crowning of the Dome of the Capitol At twelve o’clock noon on the 2d inst., the “Statue of Freedom,” the crowning feature of the dome of the capitol was raised to its place in the presence of a large gathering of people. This statue is nineteen feet six inches high and weighs nearly fifteen thousand pounds. It is composed entirely of bronze and is constructed in five sections, the weight of the heaviest of which is 4,740 pounds. The statue has been washed with an acid which causes a slight oxidation thus producing a rich and uniform bronze that which will never change. The “State of Freedom” was modeled in plaster by Crawford, the lamented eminent sculptor, for which model, the price of three thousand dollars was paid and was cast at the foundry of Clark Mills Esq., at Bladensburg. The entire cost of this great work of art is from twenty- five to thirty thousand dollars. The height of the iron work above the basement floor of the capitol including the crowning statue is 287 feet. A word or two in reference to the dome of the capitol may not be uninteresting to our readers. The old dome was built of wood. The outer and inner shells were not concentric and while the inner was, in proportions, a copy of that of the Pantheon of Agrippa at Rome, though much inferior in size, the outer dome was higher in proportion than that of the Pantheon. Its flammable nature and its narrow escape at the time the library was burnt in 1851 called the attention of Congress to it and it was finally resolved to replace it by a dome of iron, entirely fire proof. The new dome in its proportions resembles the modern rather than the antique structures of this character Instead of the low and flat outlines of the Pantheon of Rome and the St. Sophia of Constantinople, the design is a slight structure, decorated with columns and pilasters, rich cornices and entablatures springing up toward the sky and supporting, at the height of nearly three hundred feet above the ground of the eastern square, and three hundred and seventy two feet above the western gate, the colossal statue of which we have spoken. The interior diameter of the dome is ninety-six feet. The galleries afford a fine view of the interior and of the exterior, the views stretching many miles down the Potomac. The structure is double and between the exterior and in the interior shells a spiral staircase will afford access to the very summit. The general outline of this structure resembles that of the dome of St. Peter’s of Rome; St. Paul’s of London; and St. Genevieve and of the Invalides of Paris; and of the last great work of the kind erected in modern times, that of the Russian National church, the Cathedral of St. Isaac’s at St. Petersburg, which is also partly built of iron. The exterior diameter of the perisbytian circular colonnade is 124 feet 9 inches. The columns of the peristyle are 27 feet in height and weigh 12,000 pounds each. Piracy A daring act of piracy was committed on Monday week off Cape Cod. The steamer, Chesapeake, was seized by Secession passengers, 17 in number who went on board at New York. The chief engineer and mate were wounded, the second engineer was killed and thrown overboard; the Captain and crew were landed at St. John’s., N. B. The steamer than sailed in an easterly direction and was subsequently seen alongside another vessel. It is supposed that she took on aboard a supply of coal from her. The steamer and cargo were valued at $180,000. The steamer sailed from New York on Saturday, at 4 p. m., and was one of the regular line plying between New York and Portland. It was the Chesapeake that captured Capt. Reed and his party when they attempted to run away with the cutter, Cushing, from the harbor of Portland. The Collector at Portland has asked for authority to send the gunboat, Agawam, after the Chesapeake. Dispatches from Washington state that vigorous measures have already taken to capture the pirates, the Agawam and other vessels being ordered in pursuit. The Draft Proclamation by the Governor Headquarters, Pa. Militia Harrisburg, Dec. 10, 1863 The President of the United States having, by his communication of the 9th inst., in response to propositions submitted to him, relating to the recruiting service in Pennsylvania, under his call of October 17th for 300,000 men, approved of so much thereof as is comprised under the following points, it is ordered – That the recruitment of volunteers for the various regiments now in the field will be conducted accordingly, viz.: I. Details, for recruiting service in the State will be made of officers of Pennsylvania regiments in the field, whose term of service expires in 1864. To facilitate the recruiting of the quota such appointment of officers in the field will be made by the Governor, where practicable, on the recommendation of duly authorized Committees, representing cities, boroughs and townships to recruit for their several localities. These recommendations should not, however, be made indiscriminately, but with due regard to the character of the person named and his ability to perform the important duties of the post. II. When practicable, old regiments will be returned to the State to be recruited. III. The volunteers who shall be enlisted will remain under the control of the Governor at such camps or rendezvous and under such commanders as he may designate and until ready to be sent to their regiments in accordance with General Orders No. 75 of 1862. IV. Premiums not exceeding twenty-five dollars for veterans and fifteen dollars for new recruits will be paid to officers detailed for recruiting service from regiments in the field when the recruits are accepted by the United States. Payment to be made by Lt. Col. Bomford, U. S. A., Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General. V. Volunteers furnished by cities and other localities will be duly credited on the draft fixed for January 5, 1864 – and also all such volunteers as may have been mustered into the service of the United States since the draft, the number so credited to be detached from their proportion of the quota assigned the States under recent call. Information regarding the quotas of counties, cities, townships or wards can be procured on application to the respective District Provost Marshals. VI. Authority will be given to officers detached for recruiting service from regiments in the field, to raise complete companies of infantry to be sent to such regiments in the field as may have less than their proper number of company organizations. VII. Colored volunteers for the colored regiments of Pennsylvania will be accepted as a part of the quota and also such as have been mustered into the service of the United States since the draft, to be credited to cities and other localities on their proportion of the State’s quota under recent call. VIII. Camps of rendezvous will be established at proper localities in charge of commandants and skillful surgeons to be appointed by the Governor. IX. To every recruit who is a Veteran Volunteer as defined in General Orders of the War Department of June 25, 1863, No. 191, for recruiting Veteran Volunteers, one month’s pay in advance and a bounty and premium of $402; and to all other recruits, not veterans, accepted and enlisted as required in existing orders, one month’s pay in advance and in addition a bounty and premium of $302 will be paid. The short time now remaining, within which to fill the quota of the State by enlistments and thus avoid the impending draft, admonishes the loyal citizens of the importance of providing by local bounties the strongest inducements to volunteers. Municipalities of other States by this means are sending from Pennsylvania the able-bodied men who should replenish their own regiments. Pennsylvania, with a deficiency less proportionately than any adjacent Commonwealth, should show by her promptness and alacrity now her ability to maintain the high position she has heretofore and still occupies among her sister States in contributing to suppress this rebellion. By order of: A. G. Curtin, Governor and Commander-in-Chief A. L. Russell, Adjutant Gen. Penna. ------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS Elizabeth Mullen Died at Hemlock, Washington twp., this county, on the 9th inst., Elizabeth Mullen, wife of Michael Mullen, aged about 72 years. 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The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, December 10, 1863 Volume 5, Number 11 NEWS Local Correspondence Johnstown, Dec. 6, 1863 A man named Charles Wilson was killed on the railroad about eight miles east of this place on Saturday morning. He was performing the duties of watchman at the time and whilst signaling the Express train coming east, was run over by the Stock express west. Deceased leaves a wife and family, the former of whom has been in delicate health since the death of her son, a bright and promising young man, who died at Sharpsburg, Md., while in the nine months’ service. A lecture was delivered in Union Hall on Saturday by Mr. B. H. Childs, a speaker of considerable merit. His subject was, “The Cares and Comicalities of Camp Life,” and although I had not the pleasure of hearing it, yet persons who were present pronounce it as having been a treat. For several days we have been enjoying excellent skating. Our advantages of water are rather superior to those of most towns and as a consequence when hard freezing commences we manage to be “on top of the ice.” [Signed] May Leon Promoted It gives us pleasure to learn that Orderly Sergeant Thomas Davis of Co C., 19th U. S. Infantry has been appointed 2d Lieutenant in the Regular Army. Tom is a native Cambrian – was born and bred in Jackson township – and his promotion is alike an honor conferred upon a worthy man and soldier and a fitting recognition of the eminent services performed by Cambrians upon almost every battlefield during the present war. Successful and Unsuccessful Two inmates of our county jail, hailing from Johnstown effected their escape from that institution on Sunday night last, but were recaptured before leaving town. A young man named Benjamin Rodgers has been locked up for aiding in their liberation. Army of the Potomac The brief campaign of the Army of the Potomac is over. Having successfully crossed the Rapidan, driven Lee aback upon the Orange and Alexandria road, fought one brisk battle on the left wing, and nearly used up their limited supply of rations and forage, a council of war was held at which it was concluded that a return to the old camping ground was dictated by every aspect of the case. The main reasons for this course are these: Short rations and difficulty of bringing up more; the enemy strongly entrenched in a position which could not be carried in any event without great loss; very cold weather, making it certain that our wounded in case of an assault would suffer and die by hundreds before they could be cared for. These facts led to the order for retreat. There was no fighting – not even a skirmish; and the entire army re-crossed the river with all its trains intact. Notes from Philadelphia Philadelphia, Dec. 1, 1863 Correspondence to THE ALLEGHANIAN Thanksgiving with all its attendant pleasantries is over. Taking it altogether, it was well observed. The day was clear and beautiful - the sun shone forth brilliantly – the air, although chilly in the early morning, became genial by noon. The joys of the day were enhanced by the glorious tiding of victory from the West. In honor of this event, flags and banners were thrown to the breeze and it was with more than usual admiration that many a sparkling eye fondly gazed upon the expressive colors. The various churches were well attended and hearts swelling with joy and thanksgiving praised Him for the many mercies vouchsafed unto us. At the general hospitals in and around the city, the hearts of many sick and wounded soldiers were gladdened by the untiring energies of the fair ones in their behalf. The hospitals were all tastily decorated and at the Turner’s Lane, M’Clellan and a number of others, sumptuous repasts were served up for the inmates. There was also the usual fun and frolic. One manner in which the soldiers in camp amused themselves was by participating in a pig chase. The pig, weighing from fifty to seventy-five pounds, was put in proper trim by having its tail shaved and well-greased or soft-soaped. Whoever could then catch the animal by the tail and lift it from the ground was the lucky man and the winner of an X. It was well attended, very animated, but unsuccessful so far as catching the pig was concerned. On Thursday morning last, Mr. Levi B. Short, a resident of this city died after a few hours illness. He was the inventor of the celebrated “Greek Fire,” which of late has been such an unwelcome visitor to the people of Charleston. He had made many improvements in the terrible agent since its first introduction but failed to entirely meet the expectations of its inventor and supporters. The memory of Mr. S., however, as a citizen and patriot, will long live in the hearts of his countrymen and some genius may yet perfect that which he commenced. On Wednesday, the 2d regiment U. S. Colored infantry from Washington passed through this city, en route for Texas. Strength, 1010. They made a decidedly fine appearance and looked as though they might be able to stop bullets quite as well as white men. The 8th regiment, U. S. colored troops is filling up rapidly and requires but sixty men to complete the quota. This regiment was organized and recruited in this city. The rebel ram, Atlanta, which has been for some time on exhibition here for the benefit of the Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon, has been removed from the Washington street wharf and placed upon the dry dock for repairs. As one views the dark and silent monster, it is with deep indignation he thinks of the much boasted but fallacious promises of English neutrality. He is also reminded of the devotion of the mislead women of Savannah, whose enthusiasm caused them to give their gold and jewels to purchase the armor for the vessel – a vessel whose mission it should be to dispense the federal blockading fleet, capture the monitors and destroy Philadelphia and New York. Alas for their hopes – the Atlanta was itself captured by the Wechawken. The detachments from the different Penna. Regiments here at present are under the command of Brig.–Gen. Gibbon, who was severely wounded at Gettysburg and has not sufficiently recovered for field service. There were upwards of three hundred drafted men and “subs” sent from here within the present week to Meade and Gilmore, leaving about sixty in the barracks. It was quite a relief to have them sent to the front. After a number of them have been together for a time, their plans are so nicely arranged that it is almost impossible to prevent escape To give you an idea of the vigilance required, I shall relate the particulars of one of the many plots resorted to which occurred last week: One of the subs with a most entreating countenance applied to Major Falls, commanding depot, for permission to go under guard. A few squares to see a sister who was about dying, he said. He also had a lady go to the Major’s headquarters and interceded for him. The Major, although an old soldier of the Mexican and Florida wars, could not refuse so humane a privilege, so a guard accompanied the sub to a house on the banks of the Schuylkill. On returning and just after reaching the pavement, they were met by a party of half dozen citizens who without ceremony disarmed the guard, threw his gun into the river and gave him a jolly old beating. They then left, taking with them the sub, who has not been heard of since. Of course, the Major, upon hearing the facts connected with the case became deeply enraged and he forthwith sent a guard to the house to arrest the offenders which was found to be inhabited by a couple of aged women only. It turned out rather a good joke on the Major, for a few days previous he had placed a party of officers under arrest for allowing eight subs to escape, all of whom were, on the third day following, found concealed in the cellar, waiting an opportunity to make tracks. [Signed] X President’s Health The President has been suddenly taken quite ill again. The Net Bonnet Le Beau Monde describes as follows a new fashion in ladies’ bonnets: Perhaps one of the most remarkable bonnets which have been brought under the observation of the fashionable world is that shape which has been published within the last two or three weeks, and which the inventor calls the “resill,” (in English, the net shape). The application of this name will be felt true when we say that in each case a fancy and decorated net is attached to the bonnet, in the place of the curtain, and so conveniently that the hair can be immediately placed in it and released upon taking the bonnet off. Doubtless this bonnet has been suggested by the flowing styles of wearing the hair which are coming into fashion and which are inconvenient for out door wear. ---------------------------------------------------------------- MARRIAGES M’Allaster-Clapp Married on Tuesday, 1st inst., at the residence of the bride’s father by the Rev. R. Clapp, Mr. J. L. P. M’Allaster of Ebensburg to Miss Caroline Clapp of Resident, Venango county, Penna. Wonders never cease! We had tho’t our friend James too intimately wedded to one idea and that idea Single Blessedness, to go and wed another idea and that idea – a woman! But so it is. He has become divorced from the one to be happily united to the other. Such being the case, we congratulate him upon the exchange or metamorphosis or whatever you choose to call it. In this new relation, may he experience all manner of prosperity and happiness – may his brightest dreams of wedded bliss be more than realized – may he live a hundred years. In short may he prove a happy husband, and she an affectionate wife. ---------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS Gen. John C. Breckinridge Gen. John C. Breckinridge is reported killed in the late battle at Chattanooga. It is to be hoped he has gone to heaven. Charles Wilson >From Local Correspondence, Johnstown, Dec. 6, 1863 A man named Charles Wilson was killed on the railroad about eight miles east of this place on Saturday morning. He was performing the duties of watchman at the time and whilst signaling the Express train coming east, was run over by the Stock express west. 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The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, December 3, 1863 Volume 5, Number 10 NEWS Pardoned Benjamin Rodgers, sentenced to the penitentiary from this county for one year from March last for larceny has been pardoned. Fire The station house at Portage, this county, on the Penna. Railroad was totally consumed by fire on Friday night last. We did not hear an estimate made of the loss. Belsano Correspondence Belsano, Nov. 27, 1863 According to appointment the people of Belsano and vicinity met at the M. E. Church on Thursday, Nov. 26, to celebrate Thanksgiving. They came with cheerful countenances and glad hearts to respond to the call of our noble President and loyal Governor to render thanks to the Most High for the continuance of His mercies during the past year. The day was all that could have been desired – clear sky and shining sun. It seemed as if it were a precursor of things to come when the storm cloud of war would speedily pass away and peace and prosperity once more dawn upon the nation. After the appropriate sermon by Rev. J. S. Lemmon, the appeal of the U. S. Christian Commission was read and commented upon when a collection was taken up to supply the spiritual and temporal wants of our soldiers and sailors. This was heartily responded to by the appreciate audience in a liberal contribution of $18.56 which was augmented in the evening to $28. At night in conformity with previous arrangements there was another meeting called in the U. B. Church to form a Soldiers’ Aid Society. The meeting was called to order by appointing Col. R. Litzinger, Chairman pro tem. After earnest addresses by the Chairman and Revs. Lemmon, Baker and Harndon, the ladies promptly proceeded to organize the society by the election of the following officers: President: Mrs. Samuel Reed Vice President: Mrs. Adam Makin Rec. and Cor. Secy.: Miss Lizzie Todd Treasurer: Miss Sue Empfield Storekeeper: Mrs. Robert Litzinger There was also appointed a number of solicitors sufficient to canvass the township. This movement is well worthy the head and the heart of those who devised it. The ladies, God bless them! Have taken it in hand and we are confident they will succeed. Already the contributions begin to come in and we trust there shall be such a large ingathering of the donations of the people from the surrounding community as will make the soldiers’ heart glad. We would suggest that there be such organizations formed in every school district in the county for the one common object of the relief of suffering humanity in our army. [Signed] Blacklick Local Correspondence Johnstown, Nov. 29, 1863 I had almost begun to despair of having our usual representation of criminals at the December term of Court, but our general reputation is this respect, I am sorry to say, is not going to suffer. These remarks are preliminary to an account of one of the most disgraceful scenes of rowdyism which has occurred here for many a day. A soldier in Capt. Ryckman’s company came home on alleged leave of absence a couple of weeks ago and three or four of his old comrades here concluded to have a jollification in liquor in honor of his arrival. A sufficient quantity of “lightening whisky” was soon imbibed and the gay and festive party started on a tour of promiscuous destruction; lager beer shops and groceries were entered, and whatever the party took a fancy to they appropriated, “without money and without price,” varying the amusement occasionally by throwing beer glasses and counter weights. Police officers were non est and many storekeepers were compelled to close their shops. The party at length got an overload of the “ardent” on board and by midnight it was again safe for a citizen to walk the street. On Sunday night the same crowd again assembled to finish up their spree. As a grand coup de main they proceeded to the United Brethren Church where they gave vent to the most obscene language, interrupting the exercise and even striking several of the members who attempted to interfere. Leaving the church they went to a lager beer shop and demanded admittance. The proprietor saw fit to allow them to enter but as one of the party elegantly expressed it afterwards, “they got into the wrong nest” that time. The proprietor happened to be entertaining a few of his German friends with that delectable beverage known as lager and the rowdies were prevailed upon to make a rapid exit. Lying in wait however in an unfrequented part of town they subsequently caught one of the Germans and beat him unmercifully. About two o’clock on Monday morning, the party appropriated two horses belonging to two colored draymen and two saddles, the property of the Mansion House and started for parts unknown via the Bedford pike. It is supposed the “tanglefoot” again got the upper hand inasmuch as they had proceeded but nine miles when they put up the horses in the barn of Mr. Dunmire and while three of them lay down to rest after the violent exercises of the evening, the other posted himself on the road as a “picket.” It is supposed the “picket” got dry – at any rate a party who had started in pursuit of the ruffians found him plodding his way back to Geistown to get a drink. He was captured without serious loss and compelled to pilot the officers to the place where his comrades had put up. The entire party were then taken into custody and brought back to town where charges of riot, thieving, assault and battery, &c., were preferred by the score. The young men were fined for breeches of the peace, two of them sent to jail to await trial upon the more serious charges, while the other two (soldiers) were sent to the Provost Marshal at Huntingdon with the additional charge of desertion. It is presumed the latter will be handed over to the civil authorities. N. B. Hartzell, a bricklayer of this place, started last week to work at the tunnel, which is being arched with brick on the line of the new Great Western railroad. Arriving at his destination, he got upon the scaffold to shake hands with the foreman of the work, Robert Campbell, formerly of this town, when the scaffolding gave way, precipitating the two to the ground beneath. Mr. H’s leg was broken by the fall while Mr. C. was seriously bruised. The “Union Glee Club” gave a concert in Union Hall on Saturday evening. The attendance was very good and the vocal and instrumental music pronounced excellent by all hands. Thanksgiving was pretty generally observed by our citizens, the cheering news from Grant’s army served to stimulate the joy and rejoicing. Snow has been falling at intervals since last evening and visions of the “merry bells” will doubtless disturb the slumbers of lovers of sleighing tonight. The thought of a fast horse, a narrow sleigh, etc., is even too much for the imagination of the subscribed; so, to give full play to fancies concerning what a nice time the “sweet angel” and I are going to have the first sleighing, I will conclude. [Signed] May Leon Register’s Notice Notice is hereby given that the following Accounts have been passed and filed in the Register’s Office at Ebensburg and will be presented to the Orphans’ Court of Cambria County for confirmation and allowance on Wednesday, the 9th day of December next, to wit: The first and final Account of William Slick, administrator of Rachel Slick, deceased. The second partial Account of George Settlemeyer, one of the executors of Godfrey Settlemeyer, deceased. The second and final Account of Sarah H. Maclay, administratrix of William L. Maclay, deceased. The Account of Jacob Sharbaugh, guardian of Jacob Stube, a minor child of Andrew Stube, deceased. The first and final Account of William W. Paul, administrator of Moses Paul, deceased. The Account of William A. Glass, administrator of Catherine Miller, deceased. The second and final Account of William Kittell, Esq., executor of Jacob Behe, deceased. The first and final Account of E. J. Waters, administrator of Ann Evans, deceased The first and final Account of E. J. Waters, executor of Ellis Rowland, deceased. The Account of George Litzinger, administrator of Elizabeth Litzinger, deceased. E. F. Lytle, Register Register’s Office, Ebensburg, Nov. 12, 1863 War News It is reported that Gen. Rosecrans will be assigned to the command of the Eighth Army Corps in Baltimore and Maryland in place of Gen. Schenck who has resigned to take his seat in Congress. The notorious female rebel spy, Belle Boyd, who has been confined in the Old Capitol prison for some time has been sent to City Point for exchange. The notorious rebel horse thief, John Morgan, with six of his associates, escaped from the Ohio Penitentiary on Friday night. Scenes after the Battle Among all the sketches that we have seen from the fields of battle we have read none with more tender interest than the record of the labors of two women in the service of the Sanitary Commission at Gettysburg. It is published in tract form, under the title of “What we did at Gettysburg.” We make some extracts: “For the temporary sheltering and feeding of all these wounded men, Government could make no provision. There was nothing for them, if too late for the cars, except the open field and hunger, in preparation for the fatiguing journey. It is expected when the cars are ready that the men will be promptly sent to meet them and Government cannot provide for mistakes and delays, so that but for the Sanitary Commission’ Lodge and comfortable supplies, for which the wounded are indebted to, the hard workers at home, men badly hurt, must have suffered night and day while waiting for the ‘next train.’ “We had on an average sixty of such men each night for three weeks under our care, sometimes one hundred, sometimes thirty; and with the ‘delegation,’ and the help of other gentlemen volunteers, who all worked devotedly for the men, the whole thing was a great success, and you and all of us can’t help being thankful that we had a share, however small, in making it so. Sixteen thousand good meals were given; hundreds of men kept through the day, and twelve hundred sheltered at night, their wounds dressed, their supper and breakfast secured, rebel and all. You will not, I am sure, regret that these most wretched men, these ‘enemies,’ sick and in prison were helped and cared for through your supplies tho’ certainly they were not in your minds while you packed your barrels and boxes. The clothing we reserved for our own men, except now and then when a shivering rebel needed it, but in feeding them we could make no distinctions. It was curious to see among our workers at the Lodge the disgust and horror felt for the rebels giving place to the kindest feelings for wounded men. “Among our wounded soldiers, one night, came an elderly man, sick, wounded and crazy, singing and talking about home. We did what we could for him and pleased him greatly with the present of a red flannel shirt, drawers, and red calico dressing gown, all of which he needed and in which he dressed himself up and then wrote a letter to his wife, made it into a little book with gingham covers and gave it to one of the gentlemen to mail for him. The next morning he was sent on with the company from the Lodge and that evening two tired women came into our regiment, his wife and sister, who hurried on from their home to meet him, arriving just too late. Fortunately we had the queer little gingham book to identify him by and when some one said, ‘It is the man, you know, who screamed so,’ the poor wife was certain about him. He had been crazy before the war but not for two years now she said. He had been fretting for home since he was hurt and when the doctor told him there was no chance of his being sent there, he lost heart and wrote to his wife to come and carry him away. It seemed almost hopeless for two lone women who had never been out of their own little town to succeed in finding a soldier among so many, sent in so many different directions, but we helped them as we could and started them on a journey next morning, back on their track to use their common sense and Yankee privilege of questioning. A week after, Mrs. ----had a letter full of gratitude, saying that the husband was found and secured for home. “That same night we had in our tents two fathers, with their wounded sons, and a nice old German mother with her boy. She had come in from Wisconsin and brought with her a patchwork bed quilt for her son, thinking he might have lost his blanket and there he laid, all covered up in his quilt, looking so home-like and feeling so, too, no doubt with his good old mother close at his side. She seemed bright and happy, had three sons in the army – one had been killed, this one wounded, and yet she was so pleased with the tents and the care she saw taken there with the soldiers that while taking her tea from a barrel head, she said, ‘Indeed, if she was a man, she’d be a soldier too, right off.” “Late one afternoon – too late for the cars – a train of ambulances arrived at our Lodge with over one hundred rebels to be cared for through the night. Only one among them seemed too weak and faint to take anything. He was badly hurt and failing. I went to him after his wound was dressed and found him lying on his blanket stretched over the straw – a fair-haired blue-eyed young lieutenant; a face innocent enough for one of our own New England boys. I could not think of him as a rebel; he was too near heaven for that. He wanted nothing; had not been willing to eat for days, his comrades said; but I coaxed him to try a little milk gruel, made nicely with lemon and brandy, and one of the satisfactions of our three weeks is the remembrance of the empty cup I took away afterward and his perfect enjoyment of that supper. ‘It was so good – the best thing he had had since he was wounded’ and he thanked me so much and talked about his ‘good supper’ for hours. Poor creature, he had no care, and it was a surprise and pleasure to find himself thought of; so, in a pleased, childlike way, he talked about it till midnight, the attendant told me, as long as he spoke of anything, for at midnight the change came and from that time he only thought of the old days before he was a soldier, when he sang hymns in his father’s church. He sang them now again, in a clear, sweet voice, “Lord have mercy upon me;” and then sang songs without words – a sort of low intoning. His father was a Lutheran clergyman in South Carolina, one of the rebels told us in the morning when we went into the tent to find him sliding out of care. “All day long we watched him, sometimes fighting his battles over, oftener singing his Lutheran chants, till in at the tent door, close to which he lay, looked a rebel soldier just arrived with other prisoners. He started when he saw the lieutenant and exclaimed, kneeling down by him, ‘Henry! Henry!’ But Henry was looking at some one a great way off, and could not hear him. ‘Do you know this soldier?’ we said. ‘Oh, yes, ma’am, and his brother is wounded and a prisoner, too, in the cars now.’ Two or three men started after him, found him and half carried him from the cars to the tent. Henry did not know him, though; and he threw himself down by his side on the straw and for the rest of the day lay in a sort of apathy, without speaking, except to assure himself that he could stay with his brother without the risk of being separated from his fellow prisoners. “And there the brothers lay and there we strangers sat listening to the strong, clear voice singing, ‘Lord have mercy upon me.’ The Lord had mercy and at sunset I put my hand upon the lieutenant’s heart to find it still. All night the brother lay close against the coffin and in the morning went away with his comrades leaving us to bury Henry, having ‘confidence’ but first thanking us for what we had done and giving all that he had to show his gratitude – the palmetto ornament from his brother’s cap and a button from his coat. Dr. W. read the burial service that morning at the grave and wrote his name on the little headboard – “Lieutenant Rauch, 14th Regt. Carolina Vols.’” [Transcriber’s Note: The complete tract was published by Anson D. F. Randolph, No. 683 Broadway, New York in 1863. It is entitled “Three Weeks at Gettysburg” and can be found in its entirety online by doing a search of the title. P. M.] Sufferings of Our Prisoners in Richmond [On the microfilm, parts of this letter are covered over by another section of newspaper and therefore about 5 paragraphs could not be transcribed – P. M.] We subjoin the experience of a Union Chaplain in the military prisons at Richmond. An attempt has been made to demonstrate that our prisoners in the hands of the rebels are the recipients of the same favors, the same rations, the same medical attendance that the rebels themselves receive – does this look like it! “Having but recently been released from participating in the hospitalities of Libby Prison under the dominion of rebel rule, I would join my testimony with others in presenting a true picture of our unfortunate officers, soldiers and citizens who happen to be prisoners in Richmond. Doubtless many are ready to reject the accounts given as being too highly wrought; and I wonder not for had I not been an eye witness and a victim to the inhumanity of some of their officers, I, too, would have been incredulous to the facts that such malignant tyranny could be found in America among professedly a civilized people and even with those claiming to be our superiors. I was one of the unfortunate Chaplains captured at Winchester, Va., June 15th whilst administering to the comforts of our sick and wounded in the hospital. Here, like most others, I had my horse and baggage taken from me so that I was left without a change of clothing. Soon afterwards I was sent to Richmond in charge of some officers’ wives under the assurance that we should at once be sent through the lines. On our arrival there we were examined by the Provost Marshall (Major Griswold) [**thus begins the section of paragraphs omitted] --but I partook of nothing but a little dry bread and drank some muddy river water with it. That day being Sabbath at the request of the prisoners I preached to them with much satisfaction as all seemed to be eager listeners. But the authorities seemed to object to this and accordingly had me removed the same evening into another room of the building. Here I soon found a channel through which I could buy something to eat. I was kept here for five days with the assurance that I was to be sent off on the first boat; at the expiration of that time I was sent to Libby. Here I was again searched by the inspector running his hands rudely into my pockets and taking from me all my remaining papers, money &c. that he could get his hands on. They took from me here $100 in greenbacks and $19 in rebel; promising to refund again on my release, which of course, was not done. They did however allow me to draw the Confederate scrip for use in prison. I would here mention a special act of inhumanity and cruelty. Among the papers taken from me were two foolscap sheets containing nothing but a memorandum of the names of dead and wounded with addresses of their families and the last messages of the dying to their surviving friends; for this I made a special appeal but it was all vain! I would just as soon expect a favor from a wild savage as from such a man as Inspector Turner. In this prison I remained from July 1st to October 7th. A portion of that time, like many others, had to be spent in the hospital, sick. Of the manner of our fare, rations &c., enough may have been said by others, yet even then the half has not been told. I would advise all our officers to run a most fearful risk rather than to throw themselves upon the hospitalities of heartless rebels and experience the realities of this vile and loathsome prison. Whilst in the hospital and able to go about I was permitted as a favor from the Doctor to visit the hospital situated in a lower room of the same building where our citizens and private soldiers were brought. Here I conversed freely and received the testimony of many a poor fellow whose vital energies had almost eked out at the cruel treatment received. I have seen as high as twenty brought in at a time from Belle Isle and seated on benches whilst they would take their names, but before they were half through with this ceremony, one third or more of the number would be fallen to the floor and many of them insensible and some only to wake up in eternity. My heart has sickened at the sight and I now make these statements, not with a revengeful feeling but only to warn our noble soldiers from falling into such hands. If when closely pressed and a thought of surrendering crosses your mind, pass in review before you the gaunt, half-famished forms of those unfortunates and it will stimulate you to a desperate effort to escape or even to die on the field of battle rather than to fall into such hands. Our citizen prisoners seem even to fare worse if possible than any others. Some were taken forcibly from their peaceful homes in Pennsylvania and Maryland and without a moment’s warning or an opportunity of changing their working apparel or supplying themselves with a little needful change or giving a word of comfort or advice to their weeping families were hurried off on foot, in front of the bayonet and traveled thus for five days. The only rations issued to them during the time was a pint of flour per day; and not until the evening of the third day were they allowed to make anything, like dough and bake it in the ashes – thus being compelled to eat raw flour like beasts and this by the boasted chivalry of the South. I have seen those same men begging like children; even for a crust of bread to satisfy their appetites – men who had, perhaps, never known what it was to want for anything. For some six weeks several hundred occupied a lower room in Libby and in the night, the officers would pass down through the cracks in the floor all the surplus bread that could be procured through the savings of the officers and I was told by one of our doctors that he had actually seen them fish bread out of the sinks where all the filth from the rooms above passed through and wash it off and eat it; so near were they to starvation! I have seen citizen prisoners in Castle Thunder, over seventy-two years of age, simply for clinging in their old age to the time honored flag of their country. Friends at home, if you can do anything for our poor prisoners at Richmond, whether through your personal effort or through the agency of our noble Christian Commission, rest not until you have done your duty in mitigating their sufferings and cheering their sinking spirits and a kind providence and many grateful hearts will bless you. [Signed] D. C. Eberhart Chaplain, 87th Regt. Pa. 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The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, November 26, 1863 Volume 5, Number 9 NEWS Heard From Sergt. Abram Smith of Co. C, 19th U. S. Infantry, missing since the battle of Chicamanga (sic) and supposed to have been killed has been heard from. He was taken prisoner by the Rebels during the fight and is now in Libby Prison. Local Correspondence Johnstown, Nov. 28, 1863 A fearful accident occurred at Conemaugh station, two miles above this place on Wednesday of last week which resulted in the death of four men and probably fatal injury of two others. The facts as near as I can ascertain them, are as follows: An engine which had been used for the purpose of assisting heavy trains over the mountain, was being brought out of the engine house to be attached to a train of stock cars, which were destined for the east. In the rear of these trains there is generally a car for the accommodation of drovers who accompany their stock and it was while the engine was approaching this train that from some cause its boiler exploded, throwing the engine a distance of thirty feet in the air, in its descent striking partly upon this drovers’ car and partly upon a truck loaded with oil. Of three persons in the car, two were instantly killed and the third mangled in such a horrible manner that he expired a few hours after the occurrence. The engineer, fireman and flagman were on the engine at the time of the explosion, the first of whom was scalded and otherwise so badly injured as to cause his death the next day. The fireman was thrown several rods, also badly scalded and it is feared internally injured. The flagman was seriously hurt and his precarious condition precludes much hope of his recovery. The names of the killed and injured are as follows: John Hodges, Ky., and A. J. Cole, Toledo, O., drovers; Nathan Rosenfuchs, N. Y. pedler; and James Finley, Altoona, engineer, killed. Charles Donaho of Hollidaysburg, fireman, and James Mills of Centreville, flagman, are the names of the injured. Mr. Thos. Doran is about commencing a new map of this city. The changes and improvements which have occurred since this gentleman got up his first map make it desirable to have a new one and he will doubtless meet with liberal encouragement in his undertaking. Rev. A. J. Hartsock has accepted the chaplaincy of the 110th P. V., and will report for duty in a few weeks. A protracted meeting is at present going on in his congregation here, at the close of which I understand the Rev. gentleman leaves. The officers and men of the 110th can congratulate themselves upon having secured the services of Rev. H., as he stands sans puer et sans reproche in this neighborhood. An oil house belonging to the Rolling Mill and kept for the purpose of storing the oil used in greasing coal cars was burned with its contents last week. Several barrels of oil and tar fed the flames. The Ebensburg correspondent of the DEMOCRAT finds fault with our ladies visiting the railroad depot. Now, we boast of as moral and virtuous a set of girls as can be found anywhere and if they see fit to promenade to the station, or “any other place,” whose business is it but their own? I would remind the fault-finding scribe of an old saw which runs, “Evil to him that evil thinks.” All of which is respectfully submitted. [Signed] May Leon Sheriff’s Sales We subjoin an abstract of the real estate advertised to be sold by the Sheriff of Cambria county on Monday, 7th December next, at one o’clock P. M.: Mary Ann M’Kenzie, Chest Springs, two lots of ground with large three story plank house and frame stable. William W. James, Johnstown, lot of ground with two story plank house. Christopher Noel, terre tenant of Benjamin Figart, White township, 286 acres and 74 perches and allowance with hereditaments and appurtenances. B. F. Slick, Summerhill, Croyle township, lot of ground with seven houses, tan house and stable. Richard Griffith, Ebensburg, half lot of ground with two story frame house. Uriah Emigh, Summerhill township, 398 acre, about 3 acres cleared with small cabin house and stable. John Walters, Sylvania, Taylor township, lot of ground with two story plank house. Stephen Plummer, Summerhill and Croyle townships, 80 acres, 25 acres cleared with two story log house and frame barn. Michael Boland, Taylor township, 4 acres, one acre cleared with one- and-a-half-story log house. Wm. B. Darlington, Jesse J. Bailey and J. Lancy, Darlington, White township, 1000 acres with boarding house, barn, grist mill, sawmill, storehouse, four frame tenement houses and outbuildings. Charles M’Bride, Taylor township, lot of ground with one-and-a-half story plank house. John Harshberger, deceased, Yoder township, 100 acres, 12 acres cleared with round log house and log stable. George J. Rodgers, Cambria township, 5 acres and 152 perches with hereditaments and appurtenances. William Duke, Millville, lot of ground with hereditaments and appurtenances. Richard Ellis, Millville, lot of ground with hereditaments and appurtenances. James Burk, Summerhill township, 425 acres, 200 acres cleared with two story plank house, several other houses, frame barn and several plank stables. William Duke and George Cann, Taylor township, lot of ground with hereditaments and appurtenances. Allegheny Railroad and Coal Company, Allegheny township, 10 acres; also the coal right in, upon or under 245 acres and 106 perches of land, same township with appurtenances. Matthew M. O’Niell, Ebensburg, lot of ground with two story frame house with basement story and outbuildings. War News William T. Smithson, convicted by the general court martial of holding correspondence with the enemy in violation of the fifty-seventh article of war and of giving intelligence to the enemy in violation of the same article has been sentenced to be confined to the penitentiary for the term of five years. Late telegrams from the East and West indicate active movements in the armies. General Meade has crossed the Rapidan and taken possession of the enemies’ earthworks. General Thomas’ army moved on Saturday. The Rebels have been repulsed at Knoxville and had withdrawn from the south side of the town. Gen. Burnside in a private dispatch dated Knoxville, Nov. 19 says: “We are all right yet the line is still interrupted between Knoxville and Cumberland Gap. Nothing was heard from the latter place last night, nor up to 11 o’clock today.” Parson Brownlow telegraphs from Barbour Hill, Nov. 19, that “there is fighting all about Knoxville.” Governor Curtin has conferred the appointment of Quartermaster General of Pennsylvania, made vacant by the death of the late incumbent, Gen. Reuben C. Hale, upon James Reynolds, Esq., of Lancaster county. Mr. Reynolds occupied a prominent position in the Democratic party under the treacheries of Mr. Buchanan when he discarded that organization and has since been actively cooperating with the friends of the Government. The brave and never to be forgotten Gen. John F. Reynolds was a brother of the new Quartermaster General. What renders this prompt action of the Governor more honorable, after his triumphant election, is the marked manner in which he recognizes the loyal Democratic element which contributed so effectively to his success on the 13th of last month. Letter from Kansas Ft. Leavenworth, Nov. 12, 1863 Some time ago it was my intention as an item of interest to have furnished you and the readers of THE ALLEGHANIAN with a resume of military operations in this Department and along what is now called “the Border.” But subsequent events so shocking and fiendish in character and perpetuated by men so lost to all sense of honor and mercy as to be utterly unworthy the proud name of “Americans,” made it prudent in me to let the deeds earn for themselves in the estimation of the loyal men of the Eastern States that everlasting infamy and disgrace they so deservedly merit. It would be a useless task on my part to attempt a description of the raid upon and the wholesale destruction of the beautiful city of Lawrence, and the indiscriminate massacre of over one hundred of her most prominent citizens by the Missouri Guerrillas under the leadership of the now notorious Quantrel. A wail of anguish and sorrow rose from the burning ruins on that fatal morning which touched the hearts of the people of Kansas and made them the more firmly resolved that no peace shall be made with the Rebels until they lay down their arms and acknowledge the supremacy of the laws and power of the United States Government. Missouri and Kansas are now comparatively free from the Bushwhackers. Three months have witnessed a magic change in this region. Then Quantrel had destroyed Lawrence; the militia were called out to protect the State from a large and preconcerted plan to destroy Lawrence, Topeka, and Leavenworth and to obtain possession of the arms and munitions of war stores at Fort Leavenworth. Sentinels were doubled here and in the streets of Leavenworth and every possible exertion made to retain possession of the city and Fort and defeat the plans of the guerillas – for, having once obtained possession of this place, they could have destroyed the depot for the supplies of Gen. Blunt’s army and made the transfer of Quarter Master stores to the military posts of Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona, quite a risky experiment. Now, since the raid of Shelby and Cooper they have all disappeared, having, no doubt accompanied those “chivalrous gentlemen of the South” into the mountains of Arkansas to recruit their forces preparatory to entering upon their next summer’s campaign. All hope, however, that by summer the forces of Gens. Blunt and Steel will have been pushed so far southward as to confine the operations of these “Chivalry” to such a small space as to be even unworthy a passing notice. Kansas, and in fact, the whole Western Frontier, is again filled with rumors of the richness of the newly discovered Gold mines at Bannock City, Idahoe (sic) Territory. The region in which the mines are situated is described as being one of the most healthy and romantic spots in America, abounding in all kinds of game, such as Buffalo, Elk, Antelope and Indians and well watered by the limpid steams of Beaver Creek, Salmon River and one bearing the euphonious and classical sobriquet of “Stinking Water.” On the Plains and in Leavenworth, everywhere and on every side, can be seen specimens of the “Yellow Dust,” pronounced by old and well known miners to be the richest they have ever seen. Many are returning to the States for the purpose of purchasing the necessary material with which to carry on mining on an extensive scale. Everybody in Kansas is pleased with the cheering intelligence from the “Army of the Potomac,” and all hope that the day is not far distant when America, freed from the cankering sore of slavery, will be more powerful, opulent and happy than if the scourge of war had never desolated her fields or made sorrowful her hearthstones. They are all willing to let bygones be bygones and to unite in an earnest effort to lure our lost Pleiad from her wanderings that she may again sparkle more brilliantly than ever in our Nation’s coronet of Stars. [Signed] “Taos” Jottings from Washington [extracts] (The subjoined letter, it will be seen by the date, was intended for last week’s paper. Through some disarrangement of the mails, however, it failed to come to hand in time for publication). Washington City Nov. 14, 1863 Dear Sir: [Snip] As I informed you would be the case, the Army of the Potomac has advanced and compelled the enemy to retreat after suffering a loss of nearly 2,000 prisoners. They also lost a number in killed and wounded. General Meade’s loss in killed and wounded was about 400; no prisoners. Meade has probably all of 70,000 fighting men and it will not be his fault, nor that of his men, if he does not win a great victory this month. The weather is still all that could be desired. With a substantial victory by the Army of the Potomac and another by the 100,000 men under Grant and Thomas, the Rebellion would be so effectually staggered that starvation and a rapidly increasing Union sentiment in the South would soon end it. Every loyal man in Washington expects these victories and therefore do I refer to them. [Snip] “Our starving soldiers at Richmond” is the burden of all loyal conversation in this city today. Our friends in Libby Prison and on Belle Isle are being literally starved to death by the Rebel authorities – deliberately and demonically. The proof is only too abundant. Our Government of course will do all it can to put a stop to such unexampled barbarity. It would send bread by the shipload but would our brave boys get it? If the rebels refuse to allow us to feed the prisoners, they can’t or won’t, no alternative is left to our Government but retaliation in kind and it will be resorted to. Evidently the Rebels despair of success or they, would not, could not act so inhumanly. [Snip] Yours, truly, [Signed] James M. Swank Second Letter Washington City Nov. 20, 1863 Dear Sir: The muster rolls of companies and detachments of soldiers as all know are intended to embrace a condensed history of the service they perform and to present an accurate report of casualties, resignations, &c. These muster rolls sometimes contain very funny entries. Here is one which I penciled the other day from the roll for May and June 1862, Co. F., 17th Regiment, Ill. Vols.: “June 15th and 16th, Brig.-Gen. Logan commanding; made a ne plus ultra ‘forced march’ and camped one mile north of Jackson, Tenn., where your humble servant, Co. F, now hugely enjoys the balmy Southern clime, made thrice congenial by the noble bearing of sneering women and insolent men strutting around with as much sangfroid as a little ‘lad’ in its first pants.” Dr. Wm. A. Hammond, Surgeon-General of the U. S. Army, it may not be generally known to the readers of THE ALLEGHANIAN, when a boy ran barefooted in the streets of Somerset, Somerset county. The Dr.’s father, John W. Hammond, who was also a physician, was practicing his profession in Somerset in 1833 when the town was half consumed by fire. His son, the present Surgeon-General was then a lad of six or seven years. In 1836 or 1837 the father received the appointment of chief clerk in the Auditor General’s Office at Harrisburg – Nathaniel P. Hobart being the Auditor–General and Joseph Ritnor the Governor. He remained in Harrisburg many years and is now a resident of Philadelphia. Dr. Wm. A. Smith, of Ebensburg, who gave me this information in a conversation with him a short time ago was himself in 1833 a practicing physician in Somerset and was intimate with the old Dr. He now holds a commission from the son. [Snip] L. S. Montgomery, formerly of Wilmore, afterwards of Johnstown and for the last two years a resident of this city, has recently been appointed a member of the Metropolitan Police of Washington. Sterrett wears a blue uniform with brass buttons furnished by the city and in addition draws the comfortable item of sixty dollars a month from the city Treasury. Dr. Joseph M. Toner who once practiced medicine at the Summit in your county and who has been a citizen of Washington during the last eight years is coming out as an author. He has in the press of John Murphey & Co., Baltimore, a volume of 150 pages on the subject of “Maternal Instinct.” It is to appear in a few weeks as a holiday book. Prices of living in Washington are still tending upward. An eight-by-ten room, plainly furnished, brings from $12 to $20 a month, not including fuel. Wood is $10 a cord; coal $12 a ton. Think of paying $12 for as much coal as two horses can haul! Butter is 40 cents; beefsteak 20 and 25 cents. San Francisco in 1849 and St. Paul in 1856 did not much exceed us in prices. Yours, truly, [Signed] James M. Swank Consecration of the Gettysburg Cemetery According to appointment, the great National Soldiers’ Cemetery at Gettysburg was consecrated on Thursday, 19th inst. The weather remained pleasant throughout the day and it is estimated that upwards of forty thousand persons were present to witness the ceremonies. The cemetery is laid out on the northwestern slope of Cemetery Hill and forms semi-circular allotments at the end of which are lots set apart for the unknown brave who were so disfigured by wound or decay as to be unrecognizable by friends. The allotment allowed each State is in proportion to her number of dead. New York having the largest and Pennsylvania the next. The President, Secretary of State and other members of the Cabinet, the Governors of Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, New jersey, Indiana and Virginia, a number of foreign ambassadors and distinguished gentlemen from every section of the country were in attendance. On the evening preceding the consecration, the President was serenaded by an excellent band. After repeated calls he came forward and said: I appear before you, fellow citizens, merely to thank you for this compliment. The inference is a very fair one that you would hear me for a little while at least were I to commence to make a speech. I do not appear before you for the purpose of doing so, and for several substantial reasons. The most substantial of these is that I have no speech to make. In my position it is somewhat important that I should not say any foolish things. (A voice: if you can help it.) It very often happens that the only way to help is to say nothing at all. Believing that is my present condition this evening, I must beg of you to excuse me from addressing your further. The band also serenaded Secretary Seward, Governor Seymour, John W. Forney and others, each of whom responded in short speeches. The ceremonies attending the consecration commenced Thursday morning by a grand military and civic display under direction of Major Gen. Couch. The line of march was taken up at 10 o’clock, the procession moving through the principal streets to the Cemetery, where the military formed in line and saluted the President. At 11¾ the head of the procession arrived at the main stand. The President and members of the Cabinet, together with the chief military and civic dignitaries took positions on the stand, the President seating himself between Mr. Seward and Mr. Everett after a reception marked with the respect and perfect silence due to the solemnity of the occasion. After the performance of a funeral dirge by Birgfield by the band and an eloquent prayer by Rev. Stockton, Edward Everett, the orator of the day, was introduced. He spoke for two hours, holding the vast audience spell-bound by his restless magic of his entrancing eloquence. We are sorry we have not room to give even a synopsis of his speech. At the conclusion, President Lincoln delivered the following dedicatory remarks: Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth upon this continent a new Nation, conceived in Liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that Nation or any Nation so conceived and so dedicated can long endure. We are met on a great battle field of that war. We are met to dedicate a portion of it as the final resting place of those who here gave their lives that that Nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it far above our power to add or detract. The world will little note nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us, the living, rather to be dedicated here to the unfinished work that they have thus far so nobly carried on. [Applause] It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us, that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here gave the last full measure of devotion; that we here highly resolve that the dead shall not have died in vain (applause); that the nation shall, under God, have a new birth of freedom; and that governments of the people, by the people and for the people, shall not perish from the earth. After the delivery of this address, a dirge and benediction closed the exercises and the immense assemblage dispersed at 2 o’clock. The ceremonies were the most solemn and impressive ever witnessed on this continent. God grant that the dead who fell at Gettysburg may not have fallen in vain! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- MARRIAGES Kinkead-Rhoderick Married on Thursday evening, 19th inst., at the residence of the bride’s mother in Baltimore, Md., By Rev. Hamilton, Lieut. J. Nixon Kinkead of Co. M, 12th Pa. Cavalry to Miss Susie Rhoderick of Martinsburg, Va. We congratulate our friend “Nix” – who, by the way is one of our Ebensburg “boys” – upon this successful achievement out of the line military and hope he and his chosen partner may live forever. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS Sergt. Samuel Evans Died in Rosseau’s Division Hospital, near Chattanooga, Tennessee on the 7th inst., after an illness of a few days, Sergt. Samuel Evans (son of Mr. Wm. Evans, of Cambria township, this county) aged about 23 years. The deceased was a member of Co. C, 19th U. S. Infantry. One of his comrades sends us the following tribute to his memory: “In the death of Sergt. Evans, the company has lost one of its best members. Whether in the din of battle or in camp, he was the same cheerful, determined brave soldier. In July last he was promoted Sergeant for meritorious conduct and alacrity in the performance of his duties. He was respected and beloved by all his comrades and all regret his sudden death. His relatives and friends have our fullest sympathies in their bereavement.” Edward I. Evans Died at the residence of his parents, in this place, on Saturday evening, 21st inst., Edward I. Evans, son of Isaac and Mary Evans, aged about 25 years. His disease was consumption, contracted in the service of his country. Upon the organization in May, 1861 of the “Cambria Guards,” he became a member of the company and went forth to fight the battles of his country. Becoming incapacitated for active service by reason of physical disability several months thereafter he was transferred to a hospital in Washington. Here he remained until six weeks ago when he was discharged from the service and sent home – alas! Sent home to die. Kind, courteous, intelligent, the deceased was greatly beloved by a large circle of relatives and fiends who will sorrow and mourn at his untimely demise. His remains were interred in Lloyd’s cemetery on Monday, wither a large concourse attended to pay the last solemn rites to the dead. He died in the hope of a blessed immortality above. Fearful Accident Local Correspondence Johnstown, Nov. 23, 1863 A fearful accident occurred at Conemaugh station, two miles above this place on Wednesday of last week which resulted in the death of four men and probably fatal injury of two others. The facts as near as I can ascertain them, are as follows: An engine which had been used for the purpose of assisting heavy trains over the mountain, was being brought out of the engine house to be attached to a train of stock cars, which were destined for the east. In the rear of these trains there is generally a car for the accommodation of drovers who accompany their stock and it was while the engine was approaching this train that from some cause its boiler exploded, throwing the engine a distance of thirty feet in the air, in its descent striking partly upon this drovers’ car and partly upon a truck loaded with oil. Of three persons in the car, two were instantly killed and the third mangled in such a horrible manner that he expired a few hours after the occurrence. The engineer, fireman and flagman were on the engine at the time of the explosion, the first of whom was scalded and otherwise so badly injured as to cause his death the next day. The fireman was thrown several rods, also badly scalded and it is feared internally injured. The flagman was seriously hurt and his precarious condition precludes much hope of his recovery. The names of the killed and injured are as follows: John Hodges, Ky., and A. J. Cole, Toledo, O., drovers; Nathan Rosenfuchs, N. Y. pedler; and James Finley, Altoona, engineer, killed. Charles Donaho of Hollidaysburg, fireman, and James Mills of Centreville, flagman, are the names of the injured. Hattie Lloyd Died suddenly on Sabbath morning, 22d inst., Hattie, daughter of Thomas J. and Margaret H. 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The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, November 19, 1863 Volume 5, Number 8 NEWS Local and Personal Rev. A. J. Hartsock, pastor of the United Brethren congregation at Johnstown and Chaplain of the 133d P. V., during the nine months campaign, has been elected to the Chaplaincy of the 110th P. V. Local Correspondence Johnstown, Nov. 16, 1863 On Saturday morning last, a shoemaker whose family reside here, met with a fatal accident near Penn Station on the Pennsylvania Railroad where he had been for some time working at his trade. It appears he had been at some house in the neighborhood until four o’clock that morning and while passing along the track in the direction of his boarding house, an approaching train caused him to move hastily to one side, and not paying particular attention to where he was stepping, he fell over the side of a culvert some thirty feet deep. His condition was not discovered until about nine o’clock when assistance was procured and he conveyed to the residence of his son-in-law, a short distance off. At this time he talked rationally, detailing the manner in which the accident occurred, but when one of the persons present attempted to remove his overcoat, he expired. It is supposed the spinal column was injured just beneath the neck. The remains of the deceased were brought to this place the same evening for interment. The boy whom I noticed some time ago as having been badly burned by his clothes taking fire died last week from the effects of injuries received. [son of Daniel Lucas, Conemaugh Boro, from Nov. 5, 1863 edition of THE ALLEGHANIAN] Rev. Peter Zahm, several years ago pastor of the English Lutheran congregation of this place, has been assisting in holding a series of religious exercises in that church during the past and present weeks. Mr. Z. is a deep, earnest thinker and a unique and pleasant speaker and I have no doubt his efforts will be productive of much good. The wintry weather of last week changed into Indian Summer and for several days we enjoyed the mild, ethereal atmosphere peculiar to that brief season. It appears to me as if autumn had chosen these dreamy days for it expiring throes. “No funeral train, Is sweeping past; yet, on the stream and wood, With melancholy light, the moonbeams rest Like a pale spotless shroud; the air is stirred As by a mourner’s sigh; and, on yon cloud That floats so still and placidly thro’ heaven, The spirits of the Seasons seem to stand.” “A change comes o’er the spirit of the dream;” and the romance of yesterday is succeeded by the rainy and very disagreeable reality of today. “Revolutions sweep O’er earth like troubled visions o’er the breast Of dreaming sorrow.” Thus with the weather – the changes which occur are like the fitful varying scenes of a perturbed vision. Yours, [Signed] May Leon Accident A smash-up occurred at Lily’s this county on the Penna. RR., on Thursday last. A “pusher,” pushing hard without due regard to time and place, ran into the Local Freight west, wrecking a couple of cars, running the rest off the track and playing smash generally. No person was injured thereby. Col. Jacob M. Campbell A correspondent of the Baltimore AMERICAN writes as follows from Cumberland, Md., Nov. 4: “By arrangements just perfected I learn that Col. Jacob M. Campbell of the 54th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers has been assigned to the command of all the troops along the line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad between Sleepy Creek, Va., and Cumberland, Md., in addition to his present command at Romney and Burlington, Va. This will be most gratifying intelligence to the loyal citizens of Morgan and Hampshire counties as well as to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co. and their employees.” Col. Campbell is a resident of this county and was one of the first to buckle on the sword when hostilities were declared by the South. We are glad to hear of his preferment. Blair County Items The streets of Hollidaysburg were, for the first time, lighted with gas on Saturday evening week. The First National Bank of Hollidaysburg has gone into operation. Henry Brunell of Williamsburg was seriously if not fatally injured by a railroad accident at the Williamsburg Furnace on the 28th ult. Capt. John Piper of Hollidaysburg was thrown from a buggy on Sunday week, his shoulder bone dislocated and he otherwise severely injured. Mr. W. A. B. Satterfield has vacated the tripod of the Hollidaysburg WHIG. John Brotherline, its former editor, succeeding him. Major White and the State Senate [extract] Our well posted readers generally know that the next Senate of Pennsylvania stands 17 Union to 16 Democratic. They may not so generally know that one of the Union Senators was a Major of a cavalry regiment and taken prisoner last June at Winchester and has been for some months in Libby prison. The rebels at Richmond and their allies in Pennsylvania, are said to be acting in concert and the rebels by holding on to Senator White hope to aid their friends at Harrisburg in embarrassing Gov. Curtin’s Administration. It is certain that all proffers of exchange have been refused and the reasons lead to the conviction that these parties are in correspondence. The rebels have refused to even pass Senator White’s resignation. Unless Speaker Penny receives this within a few days in time to order a special election in Armstrong and Indiana counties, the Senate will be a tie when it meets and until his release or resignation. If things continue in this condition, we have no doubt Speaker Penny and all the old organizations will hold on to their respective posts until displaced by a positive majority. The Senate never dies – of course all the officers once elected must hold on until a positive majority elects somebody else to fill these stations. [Snip] Mason and Dixon’s Line This once famous line, because it marked the separation of the free and slave States, will soon cease to mark any such barrier. The western portion of that line, separating Western Virginia from Pennsylvania, has already lost its interest in this respect. Western Virginia is practically as free as any of the Northern States though it may take twenty years for the mass of our emigrating population to understand it. At the extreme eastern end of the line is little Delaware; she holds her election next week and the question of Emancipation is the leading element of the contest. The number of her slaves is only about 2,000, mostly in the Southern county of the State. Her people sympathize with Maryland and Pennsylvania and there is no possible danger that she will decide differently from what they have recently done. In the recent election in Maryland, the emancipationists had it all their own way. The Legislature in both branches are overwhelmingly in favor of the emancipation of her slaves. The strong mechanic interests of Baltimore have for years been in favor of free and against slave labor. These sentiments have heretofore been kept under by the slave aristocracy who claimed a sort of divine right to rule “my Maryland.” But the events of the last two years have dissipated that dream. The leading element in Maryland is today more radial than we are in the old Keystone State. They have felt the iron rule of a slave holding oligarchy and are more fully prepared than the mass at least of our so called Democratic citizens to realize the advantages of a free State. No candidate in Maryland at the late election appears on a platform one-fourth so pro-slavery as were the Democratic platforms in Pennsylvania and Ohio. We doubt if any leading public men in this State made speeches so positively antislavery as those of Henry Winter Davis and Col. Matthews. The time, therefore, when this famous line was to mark continuous free and slave States is a thing of the past. Where Slavery in the future shall find a resting place is not for us to say. Certainly it requires no prophet to foretell that it will not much longer be bounded by Mason and Dixon’s line. The War in Tennessee The National cause in Tennessee has escaped a great peril. It will do no harm to say now that the Army of the Cumberland was in less danger of destruction at Chickamauga than since its seemingly safe retreat to Chattanooga. Against all the hazards of battle it bore up bravely but against the imminent certainly of starvation, what fortitude could have held out? Yet until the recent seizure of Lookout Mountain, the army was almost destitute of communication with its base of supplies, and if its condition had been known to the Rebels, and if they had obstinately held the advantage they possessed, we could have had no right to expect anything but an appalling disaster. Little as the public seem to have suspected it, Gen. Rosecrans was besieged at Chattanooga. The position was strong against assault but the Rebels commanded the river which was the only practicable route for the transportation of food and ammunition. By wagons it was next to impossible to carry anything. The roads over the mountains and along the bottom lands were equally bad. And so long as the Rebels held Lookout Mountain they held the Army of the Cumberland almost in their grasp. From this situation the army has been relieved by a movement equally brilliant and audacious. Correspondence confirming some particulars has just come to hand. A force from Chattanooga itself, cooperating with a heavy column under Hooker that marched from Bridgeport succeeded in completely surprising the Rebel force in possession of Lookout Mountain. But even against a surprise the position was strong and it was not till Gen. Hazen resorted to the daring expedience of deploying nearly his whole force as skirmishers covering a line of three miles in extent, and forming, apparently the advance of the main body that the Rebels fell back. The mountain was gained and once again became impregnable to any effort of the Rebels to retake it. An attack upon a portion of Hooker’s forces was repulsed by Gen. Geary and Gen. Howard, with heavy losses to the Rebels and the South bank of the Tennessee remains in our possession. The beleaguered forces in Chattanooga are not merely relieved from danger but may assume at once an offensive attitude whether for an advance toward Atlanta or for the relief of Burnside. Within a week the whole aspect of the campaign is changed. Gen. Sherman in command now of the Army of the Tennessee is reported to have occupied Tuscumbia in the face of considerable opposition and there remains no probability that the Rebels can prevent the junction of his forces with the main body, near Chattanooga, or his direct cooperation with that column if it advances from that point. How they Treat Union Prisoners in Richmond Rev. George H. Hammer, Chaplain of the Twelfth Pennsylvania cavalry, who was recently released from Libby Prison furnishes the Philadelphia INQUIRER a long account of his captivity and of the sufferings endured by our soldiers who have fallen into the Rebel clutch. In reference to the treatment in Libby Prison, he says: “Many sank under it and failing away into living skeletons, were passed over to the hospital in the other end of the building, where they lived or died as circumstances might declare. How often have I seen this; so often that it had long ceased to call forth special attention. Did men fall down exhausted upon the floor, those stronger, picked them up and strove to have them removed to the hospital. Did they die, their bodies were carelessly thrown to one side until convenience suited them to hurry them underground. During this time the heat was intense and the suffering from this cause alone was very great. Add to this the fact that from diet and other causes the prisoners suffered greatly from dysentery, aggravated by the disagreeable water we were obliged to drink, and I know not, indeed, how we passed the summer or bore up under the accumulated woes of our situation. “Do you ask me as to the amount of food received daily by each officer? One-fourth pound of very tough raw beef and bones, very little over ten ounces of bread, heavy and sour, a little rice and infinitesimal quantities of salt and vinegar. This was the amount of rations received, tho’ I will do the authorities the justice to say that it was hardly the amount allowed, the remainder being appropriated by officials. However small the appetite of the prisoner, if well, he could eat the whole of his day’s ration at one meal and look around for more. At the time of which I speak, the officers were not allowed to purchase or receive any food but that furnished by the authorities as the daily ration. The bread was very unpalatable and unwholesome; the beef often times tainted; and sometimes evidently diseased, as we could see where tumors had been extracted. If in lieu of rice we obtained beans or peas we received with them no small quantity of animated life, in the form of worms, fat and plump. “The treatment received by the officers during this trying time was bad and only bad continually. One seemed to vie with the others in their endeavors to annoy us and make our situation intolerable. Did one under this debilitating process stretch himself upon the floor during the day upon his blanket, unless he had first obtained the consent of the prison inspector to spread his blanket, and he was never around when wanted, he was rudely aroused, his blanket taken from him and carried down stairs to be given to some needy rebel or placed under the saddle for one of these ruffians to ride upon. If by any means we offended his supreme highness, the commandant, our supply of water was cut off for a half a day and night and this during the suffocating weather of summer; or to vary the punishment and add zest to the regimen we would be left without wood for three-fourths of a day wherewith to cook our food, but then we saved our rations and had more the next day. “I have seen a captain of cavalry, for the simple offense of missing the spittoon and spitting upon the floor, thrown into a dark, damp dungeon for two days and nights, on bread and water, causing a serious inflammation on the lungs. At this time it was required that the officers should perform the most menial services connected with cooking, washing, scrubbing and the cleanliness of the rooms. Lieut. Welch of the Eighty-seventh Pa. Infantry lay for six weeks in a dungeon under the building because, as an orderly sergeant, acting under appointment as a lieutenant, though not yet mustered in, and of course, not recognized as such, he had rightly classed himself with the enlisted men. When brought up among the other officers, his clothes, shoes &c. were covered with a green mold. Lieut. Dutton of the Sixty-seventh Pa. Infantry has been doomed to a dungeon to the close of the war and is now suffering therein for a similar offense with the additional fact that he assumed the name of another. Captain Litchfield of the Sixty-seventh Pennsylvania was confined in a dungeon for five or eight days on bread and water for forming a plan of escape which was frustrated. “Colonel Powell, I think of the Twelfth Virginia Union cavalry, wounded severely in the back from a window in Wytheville and left behind was carried to Richmond and placed in the hospital. A few days after, one of the Richmond papers rallied out against him in a most brutal manner and suggested that he be executed. The same Prison Inspector entered the hospital and without the knowledge of the rebel surgeons ordered him to get up from his bed and follow him. He was placed in one of the dungeons spoken of and upon asking what were the charges again him was answered, “God ---you, you will soon find out.’ Here, with a ball in his back, he remained five weeks and four days, part of the time without a blanket, rarely receiving any medical care and sometimes his rations withheld. A guard was stationed constantly at the door of his cell, to prevent either escape or communication with others. While confined there the entry way was frequently blocked up with dead bodies, remaining there several days and this during the heat of summer. This entry performed another important part, it being the place where men and women were daily brought to receive their lawful allowance of lashes at the hands of the Prison Inspector. A letter was sent to Gen. Winder by the colonel asking the charges against him and protesting against his treatment. He denied any knowledge of the matter and suggested that perhaps Gen. Jones was acquainted with the facts. “The Colonel was released, I know not how and placed among us. This officer was the victim of irresponsible authority and fiendish cruelty as wielded by this prison inspector. While confined in the cell, the colonel, who is a Christian, asked in writing twice for a Bible, but no notice was taken of the request. One officer, taken at Gettysburg, was slapped in his face by this inspector for saying that he thought he had no right to take from him a small fragment of shell which he had in this pocket as a relic. “I have so far only given an outline of the treatment and condition of the officers, which, in comparison was a favored one. I cannot describe the condition of the enlisted men as seen by the officers and learned from sources at present nameless. Hunger, bad treatment and exposure have done their work too surely for many brave souls who have gone up to testify at the bar of God to the barbarities practiced on them. Many of them, also, were shot by the guard upon the most frivolous pretense. Belle Isle, our place of confinement, is supplied with tents only sufficient for a part of the men; the rest were compelled during the cold nights to pace up and down the island and keep warm and while the sun was shining during the day, they would sleep. I have seen them marched through the city barefooted, bareheaded, without coats and with only the remnants of other articles of clothing. “I have seen them brought from this island in the evening, to ship them in the morning for City Point, so weak from hunger and disease that they were unable to stand upon their feet. Never have I witnessed such misery and want amongst any class of human beings. “There are also about a hundred free negroes of the North, officers’ servants, from the army and navy. They are used at the present about the prisons or upon the fortification around Richmond. One of the many nights spent in Libby is deeply engraved upon my mind. A free negro of Philadelphia captured in the navy, nearly white, received three hundred and twenty-five lashes in a room immediately beneath us, his loud cries and pleadings penetrating every part of the building as blow followed blow. He was then wrapped in a blanket saturated with salt water and cast into one of the dungeons for a month or more. Such scenes and cries were frequent. Those of our number who entered there as advocates of slavery or at least as sympathizers, are such no more.” _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ Hotmail®:…more than just e-mail. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_explore_012009

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, November 12, 1863 Volume 5, Number 7 NEWS Taken Prisoner Corporal Frank Leavy of Capt. Gregg’s company, 13th Penna. Cavalry was taken prisoner by the Rebels at Jefferson, Va., on the 12th ult. Thirty-seven of his comrades were captured at the same time and place. Corp. L. resides in Loretto, this county. Local Correspondence Johnstown, Nov. 8, 1863 The snow flakes are falling rapidly as I write, covering the earth with a mantle of white and giving unmistakable evidence that the Ice King has assumed the sceptre and commenced his bleak reign. In view of the fact that cold weather is now upon us, there is a subject which every editor should enlarge upon, which is, that associations should be formed for the relief of the destitute families of our volunteers. It is praiseworthy to assist in relieving the privations and sufferings of our brave volunteers, but many a heart in the tented field will ache tonight by thinking of destitute wives and families left to the cold mercies of an uncharitable world. There is no use in trying to disguise the fact that there are many of this class in our midst and whilst we honor the sacrifices of husband or son should we not in some measure alleviate the hardship and suffering of wife or parent whose sacrifices are still greater? There is a subject which commends itself to the serious attention of the community at large and although the county provides a pittance for these destitutes, yet the sum is not sufficient to meet their wants. Whilst our volunteers in the field are braving the dangers and enduring the privations of war something must be done to alleviate the lot of those dependent upon them; more real service will thus be done our soldiers than all the luxuries which kind hands are monthly forwarding for their benefit can possibly confer. This is rather out of the line of local correspondence but the sight of thinly-clad women traversing our streets, with marks of suffering in their faces, has led me to write the above. In the local line nothing unusual has transpired during the past week and I am at a loss to make my letter interesting. The young ladies of the Catholic congregation are making arrangements to hold grand fair in their new church for the purpose, I understand, of contributing their mite towards it completion. From a knowledge of the fair ones who have the matter in hand, I have no doubt their fair will be a success. The Blaisdell Brothers, more familiarly known as the “Swiss Bell Ringers,” are advertised to appear at Union Hall on Tuesday evening. Their performances are said to be quite interesting. [Signed] May Leon Jottings from the Capital [Extracts] Washington City, Nov. 6, 1863 In compliance with a promise long since made to you, I sit down to write a gossiping letter to old friends in Cambria who read THE ALLEGHANIAN – only a gossiping one. The interest which has recently centered in the disaster at Chickamauga and in the State elections is being transferred to the Congress which will assemble in about four weeks. Notwithstanding the assumed defections of such men as Blair and Rollins of Missouri – elected as the friends of the Administration, but now classed among its enemies – a clear Administration majority in the next House is an assured fact. The election of the Speaker and other officers, the organization of the committees and all the legislation up the 4th day of March, 1865, will consequently be controlled by the President’s friends. This favorable result of the Congressional elections was hardly hoped for one year ago, when the War and the Administration were so much under a cloud of dissent and distrust. Schulyer Colfax of Indiana, a veteran member and a true man, it is supposed will be the Administration caucus nominee for Speaker. The Democrats will attempt to affiliate with some Border State Unionists and thus carry the day against the out-and-out supporters of the Administration but they will take nothing by their writ. [Snip] The first or long session of the next Congress will be the most stormy in the history of the country. The opposing parties will be so nearly balanced in numbers in the House and their policies will so widely differ that important measures of one party will be fought with desperation by the other. The impending Presidential contest will not be likely to lessen the acerbity of the strife. In the Senate, the Administration men are largely in a majority, but it must not be forgotten that the Democrats have received some valuable accessions to their strength, and will give trouble. Per contra, the Administration party gains in ability in the House over its opponents. Boatwell of Mass.; Generals Schenck and Garfield of Ohio; Williams and O’Neil of Penn.; Winter Davis of Maryland; Clay and Smith of Ky.; Blaine of Maine and others – all men of tried loyalty and superior attainments will take the place of Peace Democrats or third-rate Republicans. Thaddeus Stevens, the ablest Administration member of the last House, is a member of the next. [Snip] Great dissatisfaction is expressed here by the true friends of the Administration at the unconcealed Pro-Slaveryism of the Postmaster General, Montgomery Blair. He recently delivered a speech at Rockville, Md., not far from this city in which he uttered the usual Pro-Slavery denunciation of “Abolitionism.” He was most vile in his abuse and commended himself greatly to the favor of Slavery worshipers and the enemies of the Union. [Snip] We are in the midst of Indian summer and although our sunsets are glorious, the season here as a whole will not compare with that of more northern latitudes. The Indian summer of Minnesota and Wisconsin is the finest I have ever witnessed while that of Pennsylvania is far in advance of the Washington exhibition. It is customary here to have this popular season remain with us until about the first of December. Your readers, therefore, who are under the impression that Meade will do no more fighting before winter, can dismiss their fears. There will be a big fight or a first-class Rebel skedaddle before this month goes out. There are rumors in the air, too, that Grant and Thomas will move upon the enemy’s works within the same period. This city has made wonderful strides in improvements since I came here two years ago. A net work of horse railroads covering the whole city is one of the fruits of Northern enterprise and the war. The enlargement and beautifying of the War and Navy Departments; the rapid progress that has been made toward the completion of the Treasury Building and the Capitol; the erection of two large and costly theatres and hundreds of stores and dwellings; the inauguration of a systematic street paving reform; the abolishment of Slavery; and the revision of the Courts of Justice, are other gratifying fruits. But much yet remains to be done to make this city what it ought to be. Gambling houses, drinking saloons and yet more disreputable places abound in every direction. Life is not as secure here as it is in more populous cities. The streets are full of all sorts of filth. The city is over crowded and rents and board bills are enormously high. But notwithstanding all these unfavorable features, the health of the city is good and we have not yet been visited by any form of epidemic disease; which is a wonder. Dr. Wm. A. Smith, of your town, is Assistant Surgeon in Columbia College Hospital, located about one mile from the city. The Dr. is in good health and has the air of a veteran of the Regular Army. George N. Smith, a Paymaster in the Army of the Potomac, has his office here. Jack Rhey and Wm. H. Gardner are still “nothing but clerks,” like your correspondent. Clerks it the departments here, by the way, occupy a sort of mongrel social position. They are sometimes classed with teamsters and sometimes with Members of Congress. I met John S. Rhey, Esq., of your town, on the Avenue today. Very Truly Yours &c. [Signed] James M. Swank Rebel Brutalities We have to add one other credible account to the horrible catalogue of Rebel cruelties to Union prisoners. The recent reports of starvation and other sufferings which our men are compelled to endure in Richmond receive the most palpable and appalling confirmation in the arrival at Annapolis on Thursday of 181 paroled prisoners, dying of hunger and exposure. Eight died on the boat coming up. More than a third of the rest, say the surgeons, are beyond help from nourishment or medicine – must helplessly die because they were denied food and shelter while prisoners of war in Rebel hands. And the whole number of these men were in such a condition of weakness and disease that they had to be sent to the hospitals – every man of them. We are past wondering at these atrocities. We only wonder when they are not committed. The record of this war is so hideously full of them, that they are no longer to be accounted for as exceptional barbarities. From Bull Run down to Chickamauga we believe there is no battlefield which has not been crimsoned by Rebel massacres. What are called the rules of civilized warfare are far more often savagely violated than decently observed by the Rebels. Grant if you please that something is to be pardoned in the heat of battle – though the men to whom it is to be pardoned are the men who call themselves the “chivalry” of America. But though you grant that a thousand times over it does not touch the case of the slow tortures persistently, systematically inflicted on many, many thousands of Union prisoners, some of whom have died under the torture and some of whom yet live to tell the tale. The “Libby Prison” in Richmond has long been a name of horror at the North, but we believe the hundredth part of the truth about it and about other rebel dungeons is not yet publicly known. Much of it will always remain so or will be the obscure tradition of separate villages and homesteads all over the country to which sufferers have returned; but enough will pass into history to cover its perpetrators with infamy forever, and to remind posterity that a people once brutalized by Slavery have forfeited their civilization and humanity as well as their regard for justice and honor. Exemptions from the Draft The following is an abstract of exemptions granted to Drafted Men by the Board of Enrollment of the 17th district, Penna., during the week ending Oct. 24, 1863, with the cause of exemption stated in each case: Emanuel Webb, Richland, disability Henry Morse, Conemaugh, disability Jefferson Horner, Taylor, disability David Custer, Taylor, disability William Shearer, Conemaugh, disability Daniel Noon, Conemaugh, disability William Varner, Taylor, disability Edmund Bishop, Yoder, disability James M’Guire, Taylor, alienage James Gallagher, Taylor, alienage Levi Reichard, Conemaugh, substitute in service 3d March Philip E. Constable, Conemaugh, disability Benjamin Benshoff, Conemaugh, paid commutation B. L. Agnew, Johnstown, disability Charles Vickroy, Taylor, paid commutation John T. Cooney, Taylor, paid commutation Robert T. Anderson, Conemaugh, paid commutation Charles E. Wilson, Conemaugh, alienage Paul Simmons, Conemaugh, only son, widow John Finigan, Conemaugh, disability Archibald Wissinger, Conemaugh, paid commutation Emanuel Plough, Conemaugh, paid commutation Samuel Fyock, Conemaugh, paid commutation George When, Johnstown, disability Adolphus Frank, Taylor, paid commutation Isaac J. Plough, Taylor, paid commutation Isaac J. Plough, Taylor, paid commutation John Baker, Taylor, paid commutation Silas Gochnour, Taylor, paid commutation Levi Marsh, Taylor, paid commutation Christian Strayer, Taylor, two brothers in service Benj. F. Williams, Cambria, paid commutation Jacob J. Strayer, Yoder, disability Jonathan Eckels, Yoder, disability Thomas Herrons, Taylor, paid commutation William F. Goshorn, Conemaugh, disability Levi Edwards, Yoder, paid commutation Ephraim Goughnour, Taylor, furnished substitute John Nestor, Taylor, paid commutation Abram B. Angus, Taylor, unsuitable age Thomas Kinney, Taylor, alienage John Keating, Taylor, unsuitable age Samuel Horner, Richland, paid commutation Tobias Stutzman, Taylor, paid commutation Noah Myers, Taylor, paid commutation Brackett J. Ayres, Conemaugh, paid commutation John Carroll, Johnstown, paid commutation Charles Frank Jr., Johnstown, paid commutation David Hildebrand, Taylor, substitute in service 3d March Benjamin Marsh, Taylor, paid commutation Richard Charlton, Taylor, paid commutation John A. Noon, Conemaugh, disability George Ford, Conemaugh, paid commutation William M’Eloy, Taylor, disability John A. Cough, Conemaugh, one son, aged parents Silvester Hildebrand, Conemaugh, paid commutation John H. MacCartney, Taylor, paid commutation Benjamin Keat, Conemaugh, alienage David Barrer, Taylor, disability George Hidenfelter, Yoder, disability Samuel H. Harshaberger, Yoder, disability John Smith, Conemaugh, only son, aged father Lewis M. Wolf, Johnstown, unsuitableness age Abraham Byers, Jackson, disability Timothy Tansey, Millville, unsuitable age Peter Mullin, Johnstown, alienage William Gearhart, Johnstown, alienage David, Creed, Johnstown, paid commutation William Dill, Johnstown, paid commutation George Fritz, Johnstown, paid commutation Rev. P. M. M’Garvey, Johnstown, paid commutation Henry S. Smith, Johnstown, paid commutation Henry Schnable, Johnstown, disability Charles Cartwright, Johnstown, disability John D. Jones, Johnstown, only son, widow Adam Glass, Johnstown, 3 brothers in service Maximillan Werder, Johnstown, alienage Augustus Dangess, Johnstown, only son, widow Gotleib Bantley, Johnstown, 2 brothers in service Henry Whannell, Johnston, only son, widow John W. Morgan, Johnstown, disability Charles Fridsche, Johnstown, only son, aged parents John James, Johnstown, alienage Richard Jones, Johnstown, alienage Patrick Moore, Johnstown, alienage Terrence Hughes, Cambria City, alienage William J. Davis, Johnstown, paid commutation John Burket, Johnstown, disability Charles Zipp, Johnstown alienage Franklin Rose, Richland, paid commutation John M. Brady, Johnstown, furnished substitute Henry Fritz, Johnstown, furnished substitute Michael Gallagher, Johnstown, alienage Cornelious M’Anamy, Johnstown, alienage Hiram Hawk, Cambria City, only son, widow John J. Fisher, Johnstown, disability Owen M’Cafey, Johnstown, disability John Carney, Johnstown, unsuitable age George Heech, Johnstown, father, motherless child Jonathan Walford, Johnstown, father, motherless child Gale Geslop, Johnstown, paid commutation Wesley Wilson, Johnstown, paid commutation Robert W. Hunt, Johnstown, only son, widow John Rhinehart, Cambria City, unsuitable age Josiah Folsom, Johnstown, paid commutation Jacob A. Hoffman, Johnstown, paid commutation Josiah Hudson, Johnstown, in service 3d March George M. Wilson, Johnstown, in service 3d March Davis, Hudson, Johnstown, in service 3d March Leander Vaughn, Johnstown, in service 3d March Hugh M’Gory, Johnstown, paid commutation John W. Owens, Johnstown, alienage Bernard M’Donald, Cambria City, alienage Henry Davis, Johnstown, alienage Charles Studt, Johnstown, paid commutation Valentine Lobemyer, Johnstown, disability Thomas Scott, Johnstown, father, motherless child James Ford, Johnstown, alienage Cyrus P. Tittle, Johnstown, disability Gustavas Bostert, Johnstown, only son, widow James Rose, Richland, paid commutation Henry Miller, Johnstown, only son, aged parents Richard Randolph, Johnstown, disability Patrick Culley, Johnstown, paid commutation George Kane, Cambria City, unsuitable age William Cadergan, Johnstown, alienage Richard Hitchins, Johnstown, alienage Lewis Litenberger, Johnston, disability David Sinzheimer, Johnstown, alienage David Jones, Johnstown, alienage Henry Smith, Johnstown, paid commutation Henry Shearer, Johnstown, disability Jacob C. Horner, Johnstown, disability R. M. M’Cabe, Johnstown, only son, widow Jenkins Thomas, Johnstown, disability Harris Gathigan, Johnstown, paid commutation William H. Slater, Johnston, disability Michael Havern, Johnstown, two brothers in service Thomas Sweeny, Johnstown, alienage Adam Miller, Johnstown, disability John M. Davis, Johnstown, unsuitable age Charles Clayton, Johnstown, alienage Geo. Leightenberger, Johnstown, disability George R. Slick, Johnstown, unsuitable age John Frank, Johnstown, paid commutation Isaac Ause, Johnstown, unsuitable age Charles Warner, Johnstown, disability Jacob Wendell, Johnstown, two brothers in service Philip Wendell, Johnstown, paid commutation Edward Carroll, Somerset, non-residence Evan W. Jones, Johnstown, disability George H. Mendall, Johnstown, paid commutation Robert Barclay, Johnstown, disability John Darby, Johnstown, alienage Frederick Proctor, Johnstown, alienage Hamilton M’Dowell, Johnstown, disability Edward Conroy, Johnstown, only son, widow John Sullivan, Johnstown, alienage Patrick Flinn, Johnstown, alienage Stephen Mackiel, Millville, alienage Patrick M’Cabe, Millville, alienage Sebastian Boxler, Johnstown, alienage Reese Edwards, Johnstown, alienage George Holfelter, Johnstown, alienage William J. Nolen, Millville, unsuitable age Benjamin Reese, Johnstown, only son, widow Richard Lewis, Johnstown, alienage John Galbraith, Ebensburg, disability Adam Kennedy, Johnstown, non-residence William O’Brien, Millville, alienage Charles Mahoney, Millville, alienage Michael Ryan, Millville, alienage Frederick W. Kress, Johnstown, alienage Lewis Baumer, Conemaugh, paid commutation Robert Bone, Johnstown, alienage John Williams, Millville, unsuitableness age Andrew Zipp, Johnstown, alienage David R. Stutzman, Millville, paid commutation John Karns, Johnstown, disability Victor Voeghtley, Johnstown, disability Levi B. Hornberger, Johnstown, paid commutation David Livingston, Johnstown, disability Thomas John Horan, Johnstown, paid commutation John Croft, Millville, paid commutation Joseph Clark Beam, Johnstown, paid commutation Samuel Small, Johnstown, paid commutation Frank R. Gilbert, Johnstown, paid commutation John E. Fry, Johnstown, paid commutation John Kyber, Johnstown, paid commutation Henry B. Barns, Johnstown, paid commutation John W. Haines, Johnstown, paid commutation James Crosby, Johnstown, paid commutation Lewis Williams, Johnstown, paid commutation Richard Ellis, Johnstown, disability John Egan, Johnstown, only son, widow Henry M. Lewis, Johnstown, paid commutation Nicholas Holfelter, Johnstown, disability Thomas German, Johnstown, disability George W. Stotler, Johnstown, disability William Miller, Millville, unsuitableness age Vincent G. Plott, Susquehanna, paid commutation George Brown, Johnstown, disability August Zipp, Johnstown, alienage Dennis Hartigan, Millville, alienage Daniel Thomas, Conemaugh, alienage John Sloan, Conemaugh, alienage Michael Barry, Johnstown, disability John O. Bryan, Johnstown, alienage John Ties, Johnstown, unsuitable age Daniel M’Ginly, Johnstown, unsuitable age David Davis, Jackson, elected by mother Casper Harshberger, Johnstown, disability David Kimmell, Johnstown, in service 3d March Samuel W. Davis, Ebensburg, in service 3d March Lewis J. Jones, Ebensburg, in service 3d March Hiram Swank, Johnstown, paid commutation Bernard M’Kiernan, Johnstown, disability Joseph Berkeybile, Johnstown, paid commutation Bernard C. Riley, Johnstown, only son, aged parents Alfred Constable, Johnstown, furnished substitute Anthony Prestine, Johnstown, paid commutation George Lego, Washington, paid commutation William D. M’Clellan, Johnstown, paid commutation Daniel J. Evans, Cambria, paid commutation Thomas J. Lloyd, Ebensburg, paid commutation David Bee, Conemaugh, paid commutation William Kaylor, Cambria, paid commutation Oliver Reed, Blacklick, father, motherless children Owen Rollin, Cambria, alienage Richard Gittens, Cambria, disability John F. Tibbott, Cambria, disability Christian Shinefeldt, Cambria, disability Newton I. Roberts, Ebensburg, paid commutation William R. Jones, Cambria, unsuitable age Abner Lloyd, Cambria, paid commutation John A. Jones, Cambria, disability Luther Styles, Blacklick, disability Evan Bennett, Cambria, disability John O’Harra, Cambria, paid commutation Peter Long, Cambria, paid commutation Elias D. Powell, Cambria, paid commutation Charles Horman, Blacklick, paid commutation Roland R. Davis, Cambria, paid commutation John Murray, Cambria, only son, aged parents Morris J. Evans, Cambria, paid commutation Richard W. Pryce, Cambria, disability Jeremiah A. Fagan, Ebensburg, furnished substitute Robert Litzinger, Blacklick, furnished substitute Amos Rowland, Blacklick, furnished substitute William Martz, Cambria, disability John Blickenderfer, Blacklick, disability Richard Griffith, Ebensburg, father, motherless child J. Todd Hutchinson, Ebensburg, only son, widow William H. Davis, Cambria, disability Samuel Thomas, Blacklick, paid commutation James Hunt, Jackson, disability Daniel C. Zahm, Ebensburg, disability Thomas G. Davis, Cambria, furnished substitute Henry Anstadt, Jackson, paid commutation James P. Perkins, Jackson, disability Jeremiah Brown, Jackson, disability Jacob Shoemaker, Jackson, disability Evan D. Evans, Ebensburg, disability George Varner, Jackson, disability Jacob Stutzman, Jackson, non-residence Douglass Weight, Jackson, disability Edward Thomas, Conemaugh, disability William H. Paul, Jackson, paid commutation Samuel Reese, Cambria, unsuitable age William Strayer, Jackson, paid commutation Philip S. Noon, Ebensburg, paid commutation James C. Easley, Ebensburg, paid commutation George S. Brubaker, ----, furnished substitute [Signed] J. D. Campbell, Capt. & Pro. Mar. The above list concludes the exemptions of this county. ----------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS Shocking Casualty – Man Killed On Wednesday of last week, 4th inst., a young man named John D. Brown, formerly of Summerhill, this county, but latterly a resident of Gloucester, N. J., came to his death under the following circumstances: He had gone out hunting, alone, in the vicinity of Summerhill, on the morning of the above day and when attempting to climb over a fallen tree, his gun – loaded with shot – was accidentally discharged, the load taking effect in his right temple, fracturing his skull and tearing away a portion of the brain. Strange to say, he was not instantly killed; when found, in the afternoon, he was still living and continued to breathe until about 7 o’clock when he expired. The distressing condition of the sufferer was first discovered unto his friends thro’ the fidelity of a dog that had accompanied him on his ill-starred expedition. When Mr. B. fell, the animal, with wonderful instinct, made its way back in the direction of home until it came up with two men, whom it induced, by means of pitiful howling and singular behavior generally, to believe that something was wrong. Accordingly the men followed into the woods, the faithful dog leading the way, and in a short time the bleeding form of the unfortunate man was revealed to their astounded view. Medical aid was immediately summoned but the sufferer was declared beyond the reach of earthly skill to heal. The deceased was an intelligent young man of a good moral character and much esteemed by a large circle of friends. His remains were forwarded to Gloucester, N. J. He was aged about 21. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ Hotmail®:…more than just e-mail. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_explore_012009