The Alleganian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, April 9, 1863 Volume 4, Number 28 NEWS Capt. F. M. Flanagan We have heretofore neglected noticing the promotion of this gentleman, formerly Second Lieutenant of Co. F, 133d Penna. Vols., to the Captaincy of same company. He has, we believe, been duly commissioned and is now in the field in performance of the duties of his office. Capt. F. is exceedingly popular with his command and was their unanimous choice for the position he now fills. That he is worthy of the confidence reposed in him and that under his care and direction Co. F will lose none of the laurels it has so nobly won, we are morally certain. Success! Unfortunate Accident We are sorry to learn that Lieut. R. M. Jones of Co. A, 11th Pa. Reserves who was severely wounded at the second battle of Bull Run and had just become able to walk without crutches was considerably injured one day last week by being thrown from a horse. He had intended returning to his company on Monday, but the mishap will probably prevent his so doing for some time. We wish him a speedy convalescence. Save the Pieces Dr. Thompson pays cash for old blank books, old books, pamphlets, newspapers &c., at the Post Office. Fetch ‘em along! >From Our Volunteers Letter from Co. F, 133d Penna. Vols. Regimental War Meeting Death Reinstatement and Promotion of Lieut. Flanagan, &c. Camp Near Falmouth, Va. April 2, 1863 There is little of special importance to communicate at this writing. The spring season is rapidly advancing upon us and until lately the roads had dried up to such an extent under the influence of the blustering March winds that we began to confidently anticipate active operations. But “man proposes and God disposes,” and for nearly a week we have had a delightful succession of rainy and snowy weather, mostly at night, completely spoiling our calculations as to a forward move. The climate here is so fickle that it cannot be depended upon for twenty-four hours at a time. Last year the most severe snow storm of the winter occurred in March after the advance had been made upon Manassas. Today may be clear and pleasant; at night a storm may gather and burst upon us and tomorrow we are enveloped in mud. Such is life on the “sacred soil!” Under the circumstances, military movements are in a beautiful state of uncertainty just now. From certain indications which are being developed around us, however, you need not be surprised to hear of stirring events at an early hour. In pursuance of a call made by several privates of this regiment, a large and enthusiastic meeting was held on Wednesday evening, 25th ult., to give expression to the soldiers’ disqualified disapprobation of the course of those at home who are withholding their support from or are opposing the Administration, as also to pass resolutions approving the formation of Union Leagues. The meeting was called exclusively for the privates and non-commissioned officers, in order to give refutation to the oft-repeated assertion that the sentiment of regimental war meetings is always moulded to suit the peculiar view of the staff and line officers. By the private soldiers was it called and by them and them alone engineered to a successful termination. Several eloquent speeches were delivered by gentlemen of conflicting political opinion, among whom I may mention Sergt. Heyer, Joseph M. Horton and Wm. R. Jones, all of your county. That these favored the stern and vigorous prosecution of the war until Traitors unconditionally throw down their arms and submit, and were unalterably opposed to all dishonorable and unmanly compromises, it were almost unnecessary for me to state. Resolutions expressive of the sense of the assemblage were adopted amidst the wildest enthusiasm. The 133d is for war to the knife against Rebels in arms and toward those unholy miscreants in the North who are endeavoring by every means in their power to embarrass the Administration and retard the progress of our armies to victory, they cherish a deep seated and almost incontrollable feeling of animosity. [See full proceedings of this meeting on first page of today’s pager – [Ed. ALLEGH.] We learn with sincere regret of the death of another of our number – Peter Keith, a faithful soldier who a couple of weeks since died in hospital at Frederick, Md. It was not his fate to meet death, nor wounds which cause death, on the field of contest, yet his blood is none the less upon the skirts of those who are seeking the country’s overthrow. Thus, of that band of men, who, a few months since, left their mountain homes to set their part in preserving the integrity of that government which had fostered and protected them, one after another has passed away until now the names of fifteen brave heroes can be traced on the list of martyrs in a just cause. Our revered Captain Jones; the lamented Lieut. Scott; generous, high-toned Richard M. Jones – but why harass the spirit by dwelling on their names! They have fallen nobly, albeit victims to miserable treason. And, yet there are men to be found, our very neighbors who cry out, Peace! Compromise! let the precious blood of the fallen brave go for nought! Oh! - Hardest of all to bear! You have probably heard ere this of the reinstatement of Lieut. F. M. Flanagan, and his promotion to the Captaincy of our company. We were in great want of commissioned officers and his appearance amongst us was hailed with delight. The Captain is a universal favorite with his command and his promotion is considered a simple act of justice to a deserving man. C. T. Roberts, R. Litzinger and R. H. Thompson, of our town paid us a brief visit within the past few days. We were glad to see them. [Signed] E. R. W. Anti-War Meeting Washington Twp. On the Rampage For confirmation of the fact that “sum annix” may be found in Washington Township – of blessed memory! – read: Hemlock, March 30, 1863 To the Editor of the Alleghanian: On Saturday evening, 28th inst., the Breckinridge Democracy of this section met at the school house at No. 4, Washington township for the purpose of counseling together as to the manifold troubles that now afflict the nation and to compare views on the abominable Conscription Bill, &c. After the requisite number of officers had been appointed, M. M. Adams (the man who wanted to be Senator, but couldn’t make the landing) was called upon to relieve himself of a speech. This he did in his usual style. He made a number of heartrending charges against the Administration which didn’t amount to anything, and wound up by averring that he was willing to fight for the Union in case the President would only recall that horrid Emancipation Proclamation of his and Congress repeal the Conscription Act. The President should be advised – of this decision of Mr. A – it might exercise a most potent influence on the future destines of the Republic! Next appeared on the carpet Professor Mac, who is not so great a man in dimensions as his predecessor, but infinitely larger upon the question of politics – at least in pretensions. He was opposed to pretty much everything – Abolitionists, Emancipationists, Conscriptionists and Republicans. He satisfactorily demonstrated that he was a loyal man, with sound Union principals, by reason that some ten or twelve years ago, when in the whisky-selling business he reared a sign on which was inscribed: UNION in glaring capitals. Couldn’t see it in that light – couldn’t your humble correspondent! Several Douglas Democrats were then invited to say something but they invariably declined. Richard Detling, Esq., was called upon to address the Germans present in their native tongue but he, possibly recollecting the advice of the lamented Douglas that every good citizen should give a hearty support to the General Government - he wasn’t thar (sic) either. So, for lack of material to prolong it, the meeting ingloriously fizzled out. [Signed] Washington ----------------------------------------------------------------- MARRIAGES Rumbaugh-Hoover On Thursday evening, 2d inst., by Rev. John D. Knox at the house of H. W. Richard, Ninth ward, Pittsburg, Mr. Israel Rumbaugh of Pittsburg to Miss Kate M. Hoover, of Ebensburg, Penna. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS Sudden Death A man named Nicolas Castner, aged about 64 years, who was engaged in wheeling lime at Funk’s kilns near Duncansville, Blair county, was found lying dead on his wheelbarrow on the 21st ult. An inquest was held upon the body by Coroner Freeman and a verdict returned that he came to this death by a visitation of Providence. So says the Hollidaysburg STANDARD. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ Hotmail®: Chat. Store. Share. Do more with mail. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_hm_justgotbetter_explore_012009

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, April 2, 1863 Volume 4, Number 27 NEWS Promoted It gives us pleasure to learn that Sergt. Evan Davis of Co. D, 115th Penna. Vols. – the gentleman who had a few words to say through our columns last week concerning the fossilized old DEM. & SENT. - has been promoted to the First Lieutenancy of his company. Success! Murder Will Out We clip the following paragraph from the Hollidaysburg WHIG: In the fall of 1858 a dead man was found lying across the railroad track early one morning in Altoona. It was then supposed that some one had murdered him and placed him on the track for the purpose of having the locomotive run over him and had put him on the wrong track. On Tuesday last, Nicolas Erringer of Altoona, was arrested and lodged in jail on the charge of being the murderer. He will likely be tried at our July Over and Terminer. Rev. D. P. Mitchell Rev. D. P. Mitchell, the eloquent divine who for a number of years past had ministered unto the spiritual wants of the Methodist Episcopal congregation of Johnstown, a couple of weeks since, resigned that charge and has removed to Leavenworth city, Kansas. Local and Personal John Dean, Esq., of Hollidaysburg has been appointed Internal Revenue Tax assessor for this (17th) district, vice Thomas P. Campbell, Esq., removed. G. Nelson Smith of Johnstown has been confirmed as Paymaster in the army with the rank of Major. New Iron Company Messrs. Wood, Merrell & Co., of the Cambria Iron Company, Johnstown, have concluded an arrangement with Watson, Dennison & Co., of Hollidaysburg by which they have made a “joint stock company” of the Chimney Rock, Gaysport and Frankstown Furnaces, together with the ore lands and other real estate connected therewith under the incorporated title of “The Blair Iron Company.” The new company is to be under the management of David Watson of Hollidaysburg. Our Common Schools We are in receipt of a copy of the Annual Report of the State Superintendent of Common Schools for the year ending June 2, 1862, embodying an interesting review of the past history and present condition of the system, with reports of the County Superintendents and tabular statements of the various districts. >From the county table we glean the following statistics relative to the state of the system in Cambria county: Whole number of schools: 156 Number yet required: 12 Average number of months taught: 4.1 Number male teachers: 100 Number female teachers: 58 Average salary males per month: $21.32 Average salary females per month: $19.05 Number male scholars: 3,802 Number female scholars: 8,683 Number Learning German: 116 Average number attending school: 4,831 Cost teaching each scholar per month: .51 Tax levied for school purposes: $16,421.18 Tax levied for building purposes: $ 2,373.90 Total tax levied: $18,795.08 State appropriation: $ 2,922.80 Received from collectors: $14,378.96 Cost of instruction: $13,660.98 Fuel and contingencies: $ 2,343.26 Cost of school houses, &c.: $ 1,944.49 Balance on hand: $ 1,361.12 Permanent debt: $ 2,984.00 Temporary debt: $ 79.44 Methodist Episcopal The following appointments of Pittsburg Conference for this district for 1863 have been made public: Blairsville District: W. Lynch, Presiding Elder Blairsville: T. M’Cleary Johnstown: C. H. Jackson Indiana: R. Morrow Greensburg and Pleasant Unity: W. K. Brown Kittanning: Ezra Hingeiey Dayton: Albert Baker Elderton: M. J. Montgomery Latrobe: J. S. Wakefield H. Long Mt. Pleasant: R. Cunningham West Newton: W. W. Roup Mechanicsburg: J. C. High N. G. Miller New Florence: P. G. Edmonds Burrell and Apollo: Jos. Shane Ligonier: W. A. Stewart Saltsburg and Hopewell: S. T. Show Marchand: M. W. Dallas Ebensburg: J. S. Lemon J. Gray Letter from Co. F, 133d Penna. Vols. St. Patrick’s Day with the Soldiers Camp Near Stoneman’s Switch, Va. March 18, 1863 Yesterday, the 17th, was the day set apart by the Roman Catholic Church as the festival day of St. Patrick and there were few saints in their calendar remembered more reverently or more joyously honored; there are, it would seem, few saints more truly worthy of reverent memory and joyous honor. It cannot be said that St. Patrick was an Irishman, but he ought to have been one, no doubt. The man, Patrick, was born, according to good authority, near the site of Kilpatrick at the mouth of the Clyde in Scotland in the year 372. The popular superstition or legend ascribes to St. Patrick the abolition of serpents in Ireland and of all venomous things, by means of his crosier or staff so that that Eden of banished patriots became and remains to the present day a paradise without a snake in the grass or under the roses. Whether this tradition be historically true or this fact vouched for by natural philosophy, I do not care to say, for I am not an Irishman and “have never been there;” but St. Patrick who let the true light in, made a hole (as an Irishman said of the window he was making into an old cellar) to let the dark out and things that love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil,” doubtless crawled after. Happy is Adam in the Emerald Garden of the Western Ocean – he can stay as long as he pleases if he only pay his rent, happy to Eve in Erin – for there the devil himself cannot crawl. Irish humor and Irish religion flow together and whether they meet in a tear of a smile, they are from the heart and genuine. The reverence of Ireland is heart deep; its worship is from the fullness of the soul. Hypocrisy crept out under St. Patrick’s wand with the creeping things; its words are now the ringing coins of truth. A bright morning for St. Patrick and a full tide of festival – Religion and Love and Mirth together, without mask. Patrick was a gentleman, for, “Take him, all in all, We ne’er shall look upon his like again.” Yesterday was hailed with joy in the army, particularly by the Irish Brigade as it was the fixed intention of General Meagher who commands the Brigade, to celebrate “St Patrick’s day in the morning,” in the good old quaint way in which they used to do it in “the old dart.” The performances were to commence in the morning, but I was unable to attend until after dinner. I arrived on the ground just as the last horse race was coming off. It was a very fine sight and one which I had longed to see. The race-course was two miles in extent, traversed with ditches and leaps, ten in number. The riders were dressed in the old country style – green cap, red shirts, white corduroy knee breeches, white socks and red top boots. I could not ascertain who the horses belonged to except one - the winner of the race – which was the property of Gen. Meagher. The race over, the cavalcade of officers turned their horses’ heads toward Gen. Meagher’s headquarters. Major General Hooker headed the throng; by his side was Gen. Meagher, followed by Maj. Gen. Sigel, French, Couch, Hancock, and several others and a host of Brigadiers while an almost countless throng of officers of minor rank brought up the rear. They passed on to a large open tent, where a bountiful repast had been prepared for them. I took a position where I could survey the whole mass. I was surprised and astounded at seeing so many beardless boys in the group, with the “sardine boxes” on their shoulders, mingling with the gray–haired veterans, the heroes of a dozen battles; while their affected “ha’s,” and “yah’s” showed them to be nothing but a set of conceited puppies, elevated to their present position through the influence of friends. No sight has ever more fully convinced me that honor is not always given to whom it is due. After they had partaken of the feast, Gen. Meagher came forward and read the programme of performance. Before reading it, he entertained the crowd with some witty and humorous remarks, which his honest Irish heart prompted. I could scarcely believe that that good-natured gentleman was the invincible Meagher, the leader of that noble brigade which was never known to flinch before the most destructive fire, and whose impetuous charges the breasts of the enemy could never withstand. The programme stated that there would be first a foot-race over a half mile course; next a race in bags – the runners to be tied up in bags, with nothing but their heads protruding; then a race to catch a “soaped pig” – the only difficulty in this case was to find the pig to soap; next the experiment of climbing a greased pole in hopes of securing a prize placed at the top; and finally a contest for the championship on the light fantastic toe. The General told the crowd that they need not for a moment imagine the day played out, nor the night, either! Judging from the variety of exercises, the extent of the platform and the number of ladies I saw near by, I should think they would have had a good old time of it. But the fate of the day was against them. The foot-race was just over and the crowd were gathering in anxious impatience of the race in bags, when Gen. Meagher rode up, sword in hand, crying out – “Fall in, boys! The Rebs are attacking our pickets and will be down on us in a few minutes!” Then and there was shown the strict military discipline under which they had attained, for no sooner were these words uttered than they gave three cheers for Gen. Meagher, broke for their tents and soon emerged each with cartridge box in one hand and gun in the other. Before I had time to leave the field, the companies were all formed and ready to take their place in line. They love Meagher like a father, and would fight for him until the death. This morning news of the attack came to camp. Ten thousand of the enemy attempted to cross the river on our extreme right, but were repulsed by a portion of our troops. We took one hundred prisoners. [Signed] E. R. W. ------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS Man Drowned A man named Andrew Farrell, a resident of Susquehanna township, this county, was drowned near Chest Falls, Clearfield county, while on his way down the river with a raft one day last week. We are not fully acquainted with particulars, but understand that some accident occurred to the raft by which the unfortunate man was precipitated into the water where he perished before assistance could be rendered. The body was not recovered. Scott Mills Died on Friday, 27th ult., of scarlet fever, Scott, son of James and Eliza Mills, aged about 10 years of Cambria township. 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The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, March 26, 1863 Volume 4, Number 26 NEWS Educational We are requested to state that Miss Lizzie M. Hutchinson intends opening a school in room No. 1, Union Building on Monday, 30th inst. Those interested will please bear this in mind. Personal Sergt. Caspar W. Easly, of Co. A, 133d Pa. Vols., who has been at home for some days past on furlough paid our town a visit on Monday. He was looking well as ever and reported himself favorably impressed with sojering. Success! >From Our Volunteers Letter from Co. F, 133d Penna. Vols. Popularity of Gen. Hooker Negro Soldiers Picketing A Mistake Corrected The Adjutantship, &c., &c. Near Stoneman’s Switch, Va. March 12, 1863 The weather has been changeable and treacherous during the past week – snow, rain and sunshine in quick succession, completely spoiling the road and rendering a forward move an impossibility. The discipline and health of the company are good and the moral status far above that of any other period since the commencement of hostilities. Gen. Hooker is very popular with both officers and men and it is no exaggeration to say that there is as much confidence reposed in him as there was in Gen. M’Clellan. He gives every department his personal superintendence. He has issued some new orders that possess the merit of being practical, among which are those permitting three privates out of every hundred men to visit their homes on furlough, regulating the number of officers to be absent from a regiment at a time and ordering all absent and loafing officers to report for duty at once on pain of dismissal. The commissaries are ordered to supply the troops with fresh bread four days a week. We also receive potatoes, onions and fresh beef. The sale of whisky by sutlers and pedlers is prohibited. The men are well fed and clothed, and when not marching through the mud are comparatively comfortable. Much diversity of opinion prevails here relative to the organization of negro regiments. Among officers the project meets with much opposition, but the men generally favor it. An idea prevails among them that if the negro was enlisted and organized into companies or regiments he would be detailed to perform much of the labor now necessarily imposed on the private soldier. In this army, today, there are not less than twenty thousand men laboring on fatigue duty, building bridges, making roads, unloading and loading cars and vessels and other laborious and in many instances servile duties degrading in their tendency and discouraging to the men. Give this army twenty thousand negro laborers and you will relieve exactly that number of white men from detailed duties and strengthen the army by the addition of twenty thousand men to their legitimate duties as soldiers. The rebels understand the use of the negro. They put the axe and spade in his hand and he does their labor while their soldiers are at liberty to fight. Our company came off picket on last Wednesday and I know of nothing that would interest you more than a description of what we do and how we do it when on that duty. The picket line where we go on post is about three miles from camp. It is the grand guard in the rear of our army. It may truly be called a line of human beings, extending from the Potomac to the Rappahannock, through which not even a mouse could creep without being observed. This line is supported first by squads of men numbering twenty-five each, officered by a Lieutenant, a Sergeant and three Corporals. >From these men the reliefs are formed, three in number, relieving each other every two hours. Should the enemy advance against the line, the sentinels are ordered to fire their guns, retreat on the squads and if they are not then able to withstand the onset, again retreat to the reserve, which consists of several regiments placed at intervals of a mile or more apart and about half a mile in the rear of the line. These reserves are expected to delay the advance of the enemy, if not able to repel them, until the main body in camp be allowed to form in line of battle. Letters received here from friends at home make complaints concerning a sentence in a former letter of mine wherein I made mention of the circumstances of Corporal Samuel W. Davis having met the lamented Hugh J. Humphreys, after the battle of Fredericksburg while the latter was on his way, mortally wounded, to the hospital. In saying what I did, I had not the slightest intention of doing Corporal D. injustice and am ready now to correct the mistake. The fact is poor Humphreys did not leave the field until our regiment had first left and at the time of his accidental meeting with Corporal Davis, it was then reformed where it had first formed. Sam fought bravely thro’ out the entire action, doing yeoman service. Since the battle he has performed all the duties required of a commissioned officer besides acting as Orderly Sergeant – and all for a Corporal’s pay and emoluments. He is deservedly popular with the company and nothing would gratify us more than to see him promoted to a Lieutenancy. The Adjutantship of our regiment, made vacant by the death of James C. Noon, has been filled by the appointment of Edward Charles Bendere, formerly Col. Speakman’s clerk, to that position. In this instance the just claims of Cambria county have been given the go-by entirely by the regimental officials. Sergt. T. L. Heyer of Co. A should have been the man. He is thoroughly posted in military matters, is a gentleman withal and eminently entitled to promotion. Wesley Whitehead and Stephen Conrad, both members of Co. F., who have been for several months past sick in hospital at Frederick, Md., have rejoined us, they being fully recovered from their indisposition. The general health of the company is good. [Signed] E. R. W. Quarters Co. A, 11th P. R. C. March 18, 1863 Letter from the “Cambria Guards” Variety A Soldier on Compromise We are at present encamped on Miner’s Hill, five miles distant from the Georgetown Aqueduct, where we are enjoying that long looked for and oft promised rest with a vengeance. Our picket duty is harder than we ever had in front, we having to perform it two days out of every seven. Between picket, brigade and camp guards and fatigue duty, the men are on duty two thirds of the time. We all expected when we were brought from the front that furloughs would be granted in such numbers at a time as to enable the men to get home this winter; but alas! for human calculations! Instead of granting leave to four or five men in a company at one time, they only grant five to a regiment, officers included. So our hopes of seeing friends from whom we have been separated for nearly two years are dashed to the ground. The weather has been very changeable during the last ten days, snow, rain and sleet frequently occurring in one day. The bad state of the weather renders it impossible for any military movements to be made at present, but hold your peace until the weather clerk gets in a good humor and then you may look for good news from Fighting Joe and his army. We will send the Johnny Rebs some peace messengers which will have more effect than all the peace meetings of the Copperheads would have in a century. The army have confidence in Fighting Joe and the oft repeated assertion that the army would not fight under any General but Little Mac will get its death blow. The army loved and respected M’Clellan more than any other General but we are not fighting for men but for our country, the land of liberty and the assertion is an open insult offered to the fallen heroes of Fredericksburg and an insult to the living ones. We will fight under any General until peace is restored. I observe the peace howlers of the North are still recommending a cessation of hostilities, declaring a compromise can be made. A cessation cannot be thought of for one moment. The moment we agree to propose such a thing, that moment we admit our inability to suppress the rebellion. A compromise cannot be made with the rebels on any but one term, namely, the recognition of their confederacy. The cessation of hostilities and comprise measures means nothing more nor less than the separation of States Are the loyal men of the North willing this should take place? Are they willing to agree to a separation of the Union which cost our forefathers so much and which they consecrated to Liberty by their blood? Is the army willing for a separation? Are they willing for a compromise looking to a recognition? No, Never! Compromise with traitors, never! Compromise with the men who are led on by the most diabolic passions, never! Compromise with the men who are gloating over the blood of thousands of our brothers, never! Compromise with the men who have sent the ploughshare of destruction broadcast through the length and breadth of our land, never! Compromise with men who have sent sorrow and weeping to every Northern home, never! Compromise and shake hands with the traitors over the graves of our slaughtered brothers, never! never! Our country is worth all the sacrifices that have been or that can be made. We are able to suppress this infamous rebellion, and suppress it we must, though it should be by war to the knife and the knife to the hilt. [Signed] B Sword Presentation On our outside this week we print the proceedings of a sword presentation to Lieut. W. J. Nugent of Co. D, 78th Penna. Vols., by the members of his company. Lieut. N. is a native of the northern part of this county and a gentleman and true patriot. We are proud to see that he sustains so enviable a position in the estimation of his command. The report of the affair is clipped from the war correspondence of the Hollidaysburg STANDARD. Sword Presentation On Saturday evening, February 28th, at Murfreesboro, Tenn., a beautiful sword, sash and belt were presented to Lieut. W. J. Nugent of Co. D., 78th Regt., P. V. I., by the non-commissioned officers and privates of his company. The following brief address was made by Corp. Jas P. M’Closkey: “Lieut. Nugent: The company of which you have so long been a member and in which your are now acting in the capacity of commander has purchased this sword, sash and belt to be presented to you in token of that high esteem which we have ever cherished towards you and as an evidence that we fully appreciate your past kindness. You have always shared with us the fatigue of the march, and the exposure of the camp and bivouac. You have all times and upon all occasions stood by us in the hour of peril and danger, and we, as a company will always stand by you. In presenting this sword, sash and belt, you have our highest compliments for your gentlemanly deportment, your faithfulness in the discharge of duty and gallantry displayed on a number of occasions hoping that your name may soon be placed at the head of our roll and that the future may be as prosperous and happy to use [you?] as the past. Take this token coming from your company friends as a testimonial of the respect and friendship which your good qualities as an officer and your kindness as a friend have inspired and may this bright blade be emblematical of the bright career which is before you. Lieut. Nugent’s Rely: “Corporal M’Closkey and Members of Company D: The honor which you have conferred upon me this evening is so great and so unexpected that I scarcely know what to say in reply. This evidence of friendship from a company of which I am proud to call myself a member, gives me infinite pleasure and fills my heart with gratitude. Be assured that I am not insensible to your many acts of kindness. You seem to vie with each other in striving to make pleasant the position which I now temporarily occupy and in doing so, you place me under lasting obligations. I thank you for your prompt and cheerful obedience to all orders and the creditable manner in which you perform all your duties. Your bravery has been proven on occasions long since past. You had the honor to be among the first of our regiment to be led against the enemy. You formed a considerable portion of a detachment led by one of our company officers (Lieut. M’Cormick) in the first skirmish of which any part of our regiment were engaged. I refer to the brilliant little affair at Huricane Creek on the 21st of last August. The reputation you established there has been fully sustained at Lavergne, at Hermitage Ford before Nashville and Stone River. Your past history proves that you dare go where duty points or glory leads. I accept your generous gift with pleasure and with pride and return my most sincere and heartfelt thanks for the high compliment you have been pleased to pay me. How much I appreciate it you can never know, for I cannot express my gratitude in words; but I hope to express it by an earnest desire to promote your interests and a jealous watchfulness over your rights and privileges. Your ranks are well filled tonight but they are not full. The cheerful “here” is not heard in response to all the names that have been upon our roll. Sixteen of our brave boys have fought their last battle and now sleep their last sleep. Some we have consigned to their last resting place beneath the “dark and bloody ground” of Kentucky – some we have buried beside the broad Ohio, and others near the rolling Cumberland. The clods of Murfreesboro’s ensanguined field, stained with the blood of friend and foe have fallen upon the un-coffined remains of our gallant dead. They have all died as true soldiers – whether in the quiet of camp or hospital or on the field of deadly strife amid the din of battle. Let them be forever cherished in our memories as patriots who have gone to their last account while striving to sustain and perpetuate the best Government ever framed by man, and if in the vicissitudes of war other lives go out upon our Country’s altar, let us endeavor to leave a record as bright and unsullied as those who have preceded us. I trust that all of you will live to return to happy homes and rejoicing friends, when the God of battles shall say to the dark angel that now hovers over our once happy nation: ”It is enough; stay now thine hand.” -------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS Death of Gen. Sumner Maj. Gen. E. V. Sumner expired on the morning of the 21st last, at the residence of his son-in-law, Colonel W. W. Teall, Syracuse, of congestion of the lungs after an illness of only five days. The General was under orders to report at St. Louis for duty and was on the point of starting when attacked by the disease which has terminated fatally. He was one of the oldest generals in the army, having been in the service over forty-four years. His last words were “God save my country – The United States of America.” Harriet Seaton Young and Josephine A. Young Died in Alexandria, Pa., on Monday, March 16th, 1863, Harriet Seaton, daughter, and on Tuesday, 17th, Josephine A., wife of W. W. Young, formerly of Cresson, this county. John Jones Died on Saturday 21st inst., at the residence of Wm. Clement, in this place, John Jones (mason), aged about 50 years. Catharine James Died on Saturday, 21st, inst., of scarlet fever, Catharine, daughter of Lewis and Catharine James of Jackson township, in the second year of her age. Death of the Oldest Inhabitant The last will and testament of Mrs. Elizabeth Myers, late of Antis township, Blair county, was admitted to probate recently. The deceased was in many respects a remarkable woman. She was born in the year 1754, consequently she was 109 years old when she died. To realize the changes that occurred in her long and eventful life, we have only to reflect that at the time of her birth, Washington was beleaguered by the French at Fort Necessity; Pittsburg was then a small fort in possession of the French; that Braddock was defeated the next year; that she was 21 years old at the Declaration of Independence and was 58 at the breaking out of the War of 1812! She lived before steamboats were invented, saw canal boats cross the mountain, the “iron horse” do the same and the telegraph complete with thought. Last and saddest of all she lived to see traitors striving to break up the Government which her husband fought and bled to establish. A relic of the past, she died respected by all. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_012009

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, March 19, 1863 Volume 4, Number 25 NEWS Personal John Griffith, a member of Co. F, 133d Penna. Vols., is here on a short leave of absence. He is in excellent health and reports the balance of the company ditto. Promoted It gives us pleasure to announce that our friend, Dan D. Jones, has been promoted from the Orderly Sergeantship to the Second Lieutenancy of Co. A, 11th Penna. Reserves. No better man could be found to fill the position. The Fifty-Fourth Penna. Vols. From a letter written by a member of Co. A, 54th regiment, Pa. Vols., March 6th, says the Johnstown DEMOCRAT, we learn that the regiment was under orders to march on the afternoon of that date. The members of the regiment were notified that two days’ cooked rations would have to be prepared preparatory to marching. The writer of the letter thinks the destination of the regiment is Romney, Va., where, probably, more of the stern realities of grim-visaged war awaits the gallant sons of the 54th than they have yet experienced. The boys, of course, were overjoyed at the idea of “changing their base,” and threw up their hats in wild enthusiasm when the order was promulgated. Those having fiends in the regiment and who contemplate writing them, would act wisely in postponing the matter until receiving definite information as to the whereabouts of the boys. Shoulder Arms! We notice by the Hollidaysburg papers that a number of that much despised race, the nigger, resident thereabout, have recently enlisted in a Massachusetts colored regiment being recruited under authority of Governor Andrews. Bully for the “Americans of African descent!” - who says they won’t go for soldiers? The DEM. & SENT., will please take notice and oblige. All Right Ellis R. Williams, a member of Co. F, 133d Penna. Vols., who, on his recent return to his regiment after a brief trip hence on “French furlough,” was arrested as a deserter and lodged in the guardhouse at Falmouth, has, we are happy to say, been released without a trial. The order to that effect was promulgated by Secretary Stanton himself who fully understood and appreciated the motives which prompted Ellis’ absence from duty. Where he can’t get along there is no use any one else trying! Freak of the Elements On last Sunday eve, the singular phenomenon of a snow storm accompanied by terrific peals of thunder and vivid flashes of lightening, - the usual accompaniments of a big rain in midsummer – was vouchsafe unto us of the mountain. During its continuance snow fell to the depth of three or four inches. Abandoned The Pennsylvania Railroad company gives notice of their intention to abandon so much of the western division of the canal as lies between Johnstown and Blairsville, together with the dams, feeders and reservoirs used in connection therewith. Sentenced Benjamin Rodgers, convicted at our late Quarter Sessions of larceny, has been sentenced to the penitentiary for the term of one year. The Sheriff removed him thither Tuesday. The War [extracts from lengthy article] The advent of settled weather will open a new campaign in Virginia in which new military conclusions will be tried with a fierceness of endeavor hitherto unknown in this war. For two months past neither the Army of the Potomac nor that of Northern Virginia, at present commanded by Gen. T. J. (Stonewall) Jackson have been at all demonstrative. Both of these armies have been mud-bound and unable to move five miles without great losses and both have been thoroughly reorganized during this interim of inactivity. The increase of the Army of the Potomac by the additions from the new levies has brought it up to a prime numerical strength, and its discipline has been greatly improved. In Jackson’s army the discipline of desperation has made the rebel troops good soldiers, no doubt, whilst the Southern conscription, however rigid it may be, has failed to fill many of the old battalions. The federal troops have been refurnished in a great measure with new arms and accouterments and none but good weapons will be used in the great battles which will be fought before midsummer in the States of Virginia and South Carolina. The rebels have received but few arms of late, owing to the undisputed efficiency of the blockade of the rebel ports and it is well known that arms are always worthless after a year’s use in active warfare, even in the hands of the most careful and economical troops in the world – those of the French army. [Snip] We should advise an early movement of every corps to this end, the attainment of which will be of the utmost importance. Should Rosecrans and Grant be only partially successful in the Southwest or should they be entirely so, our prospects in the East could not be bettered. Much depends upon the ponderous blows to be struck in Virginia, this spring, to tell whether we may look for peace in the fall or a war for several years to come. Proclamation of the President Executive Mansion March 10, 1863 The President has issued the following Proclamation respecting soldiers’ absence without leave: In pursuance of the 26th section of the act of Congress, entitled an act for enrolling and calling out the national forces, and for other purposes, approved on the 3d of March, 1863, I, Abraham Lincoln, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, do hereby order and command that all the soldiers, enlisted or drafted into the service of the United States, now absent from their regiments without leave, shall forthwith return to their respective regiments. And I do hereby declare and proclaim that all soldiers now absent from their respective regiments without leave, who shall on or before the 1st day of April, 1863, report themselves at any rendezvous designated by the General Orders to the War Department No. 58 hereto annexed, may be restored to their respective regiments without punishment, except the forfeiting of pay and allowances during their absence and all who do not return within the time above specified shall be arrested as deserters and punished as the law provides. And whereas evil disposed and disloyal persons at sundry places have enticed and procured soldiers to desert and absent themselves from their regiments, thereby weakening the strength of the armies and prolonging the war, giving aid and comfort to the enemy and cruelly exposing the gallant and faithful soldiers remaining in the ranks to increased hardships and dangers. I do therefore call upon all patriotic and faithful citizens to oppose and resist the aforementioned dangerous and treasonable crimes and to aid in restoring to their regiments all soldiers absent without leave and to assist in the execution of the act of Congress for enrolling and calling out the national forces and for other purposes and to support the proper authorities in the prosecution and punishment of offenders against said act and in suppressing the insurrection and rebellion. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand. Done at the city of Washington, on the 10th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three and of the Independence of the United States, the eighty-seventh. [Signed] Abraham Lincoln By the President, Edwin M. Stanton, Sec’y. of War ---------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS Reese C. Fleeson Reese C. Fleeson, one of the editors of the Pittsburg DISPATCH died in that city on Monday morning. Mr. William Gallaher From White Township: A correspondent writing from this township sends us the following items: Mr. William Gallaher, a resident of White and a member of Co. E, 84th Pa. Vols., died of typhoid fever near Falmouth, Va., Dec. 2. A letter from his Captain, Alexander Dobbins, represents the deceased as having been a good and true soldier, a faithful companion, and one of whom his friends have just reason to be proud. A letter written by the young man himself prior to his death gives us every reason to believe that he was a Christian and prepared for his fate. Physically, intellectually, morally and religiously, he was the highest type of a man. Mrs. Lucretia Zahm Died in Ebensburg on Friday night, the 13th inst., Mrs. Lucretia Zahm, aged 39 years, 8 months and 10 days. Annie Carter Lee Annie Carter Lee, the daughter and only child of General Lee of the rebel army, died recently at Jones Spring, North Carolina, an outcast from her home because she remained true to the flag under which her ancestors won their laurels and to the government to which her father and kindred proved recreant. Lines Written on the Death of William M. Evans who was Wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg and subsequently Died He sleeps, alas! The sleep which knows no waking! Stranger, tread softly on the patriot’s bed. Cease your wild tears, ye hearts with anguish breaking. - One hero more lies numbered with the dead. All the emotions of his fond heart checking, Bade he adieu to home and loved ones dear, No thought of danger or of foeman recking Love of his country, e’er to him most near, Answered he nobly to a nation’s calling, Bravely pursued he where duty led the way, First in the ranks, death’s missiles round him falling Soon on the ground, the gallant soldier lay. What though his form was so manly and so bright, What though his heart was joyous, gay and light, - The Death Angel heedeth no sad mourner’s prayer - Snareth he neither the young nor the fair; Same beauty remaineth where sunlight hath fled So nightly in visions, returneth our dead; Though he sleeps in the his grave, far away, all alone, Yet we greet him in dream-land, and call him our own. Wrap then around him our flag – beloved emblem! Fit winding-sheet for the young and brave. And in that land where death cannot part them Shall the loved meet again: the land beyond the grave. [Signed] E. J. E. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_012009

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, March 12, 1863 Volume 4, Number 24 NEWS Local and Personal It gives us pleasure to learn that our jovial friend, Brotherline of the Hollidaysburg WHIG has been appointed a paymaster in the Army. Success. Personal David Pryce of Co. F., 133d Penna. Vols., was at home on furlough for several days recently, returning on Sunday. He looked well. Sergt. Wm. C. Barbour of the 11th Pa. Cavalry was in town during the beginning of the present week. Capt. Burke of Co. A, 11th Reserves has gone back to his regiment. Apology No paper was issued from this office last week by reason of a severe indisposition of one of the members of the establishment. Our patrons will readily excuse us. Sickness like accidents will occur in the best regulated families. May the like not happen soon again. Court The proceedings in the Quarter Sessions last week were generally of a trivial and unimportant character. Benjamin Rodgers, indicted for the larceny of a silver watch valued at $30.00, the property of James Clifford was found guilty and is now in jail awaiting sentence. In the case of the Commonwealth vs. eight little boys charged with robbing the till of a store in Johnstown, the defendants were all found not guilty. The Johnstown nigger riot affair was held over until next term. Court adjourned Friday evening after having had a respectable attendance throughout. This week we understand the business is light and it is supposed Court will adjourn sine die today. But few strangers are in town. Fire On Saturday last during his absence from home the dwelling house of Martin Curtrouff, in Chest township, this county, together with all its contents was destroyed by fire. Nothing whatever was saved excepting the clothing worn by the family at the time of the occurrence. Destructive Fire On Sunday morning last, about 5 o’clock, the sawmill and coal mill of Mr. Jesse Woodcock at Hemlock, this county, was discovered to be on fire and in a short time was burnt to the ground. Loss about $2,000, and no insurance. >From Our Volunteers Letter from Co. F, 133d Penna. Vols. The Appointment of Officers &c., &c. Near Stoneman’s Switch, Va. March 7, 1863 Nothing worthy of record has transpired since my last letter. The dull routine of camp life still continues with nothing to vary the monotony and cause a little pleasurable excitement. The past few days of good weather, however, have told considerably on the muddy roads and this is a sure indication that something will be done before a great while. The election held by the members of our company for commissioned officers, of which I made mention in a former letter, will not amount to anything. Col. Speakman has since made other appointments – Sergt. John O. Evans for Captain and Orderly Sergeant James J. Will for First Lieutenant. Sergt. Evans is an excellent young man and deservedly popular with the company. He will make a first class commander. Since the 30th of January we have been commanded by Lieut. J. H. Lenheart of Co. B. He did his duty by us faithfully. Col. Speakman has returned to the regiment, he having fully recovered from his late illness. An order was read on dress parade last evening, directing all furloughed men to return to their regiments immediately and prohibiting the granting of leave of absence to any for the present. An order was also promulgated at the same time, inquiring as to the amount of ammunition now in possession of the troops. Does this mean a forward movement? We were visited during the past week by Lemuel Davis and David N. Evans of Ebensburg. They were welcome as the early flowers of spring. The boys are all well. [Signed] E. R. W. The War [extracts from lengthy article] The return of spring brings new hope to the country. A healthier condition of our armies is everywhere evident and the spirit of our soldiers is elevated almost to enthusiasm in the cause of liberty once more. The tide of opposition to our Government and its constitutional executive agents is turning and with the raising of the “mud embargo,” we see activity in every department. In the Department of the Gulf, Gen. Banks is ready to cooperate with other forces above in permanently opening the Mississippi or move upon Mobile at the pleasure of the Government. Beset by traitors and thus far unfortunate at Vicksburg we find Generals Grant, Sherman and McClernand vigorously pushing on against the rebel stronghold as indomitable as we could wish them to be. Gen. Grant is understood to have informed the authorities of Washington that the canal opposite Vicksburg is completed and that may be accepted as a signal for attack. The canal enables the gunboats and transport fleet to pass below Vicksburg where the troops can be landed and the siege of that stronghold pushed from a point most likely to ensure success. The latest intelligence from Yazoo Pass represents that the Carondelet and five other gunboats have reached the Tallahatchie River. Thence they can descend into the Yazoo at a point to the east of Haines’ Bluff where the imprisoned transports of the insurgents have taken refuse. Intelligence of the same date represents the operations at Lake Providence as progressing favorably; and, inasmuch as the distance is shorter and the obstructions to the labor less formidable, we may infer that the communication from Lake Providence westward has been completed. This gives Gen. Grant three avenues of attack. The assault in front is the one referred to, probably by the Petersburg EXPRESS of the 28th ult., which announces that “a great battle has been fought at Vicksburg with heavy loses on both sides, but without any decided success.” On the 20th inst., a formidable array of gunboats and transports left the fleet at Vicksburg for the expedition to Haines’ Bluff via Yazoo Pass. There the attack was intended to be a combined naval and military assault and the plans were so well laid that a brilliant victory was anticipated. This point, it will be remembered, is a little to the east of debarkation of General Sherman’s forces, when he made his attack on Vicksburg. When Haines’ Bluff falls, that portion of our army in the Yazoo will doubtless seek to win new laurels by advancing upon the rear of Vicksburg over the graves of the heroes of December last. The Lake Providence point of General Grant’s forces is intended to operate primarily in cutting off communication to the west of Vicksburg and secondarily in flanking Port Hudson. [Snip] The Army of the Ohio is now operating in the main as a reserve for the “Army of the Cumberland” under Gen. Rosecrans. Gen. H. G. Wright, commanding the former army will use such gallant leaders as Gens. Gordon, Granger and Carter to advantage when the proper moment arrives. The army of the Shenandoah has rested quietly during the winter with the exception of Gen. Cox’s division of Ohio veterans, which has been sent to reinforce the Army of the Cumberland. The Army of the Potomac, reorganized and regenerated, is again ready to move and it will not be long idle. Just one year ago today this army left Alexandria for points on the York and James river to advance upon the Peninsula against Richmond. It is now prepared to move against that stronghold but by a different route. Affairs in the Department of Virginia are as quiet as the most peaceable man could desire. The large forces under Generals Dix, Peck and Keyes have spent a pleasant winter with scarcely sufficient skirmishing with the enemy to remind them that these are times of war. Gen. Pryor has been reinforced, but owing to a political difficulty with Jefferson Davis and his military advisers, will not probably be allowed to make a demonstration against the “reticent and harmless Yankees about Suffolk.” In the Department of North Carolina all is quiet. Gen. Foster is again in command, and has a considerable force - not sufficient, however, as yet, to make any important incursion, except in cooperation with General Hunter in the attack upon Charleston and Savannah. This is now imminent. On the 27th the troops were ready to embark and the next steamer will probably bring news of the assault. [Snip] Before many days in all probability the din of battle will reverberate from the heights of Vicksburg to be echoed by Rosecrans’ artillery in Tennessee and to probing its peal in the harbors of Charleston. The New Conscription Bill [extracts from lengthy article] The bill passed by the United States Senate for enrolling all the able-bodied men of the nation and for calling them out, when necessity requires it, for the suppression of rebellion or resistance to a foreign foe is one of the most important measures of the session. We give a synopsis herewith: All able-bodied male citizens of the United States between the ages of twenty and forty-five years and foreigners who had declared their intention of becoming citizens are to constitute the “National forces” and be liable to military service when called out by the President. The persons exempt from service are: Those rejected as physically or mentally unfit for the service; also, first, the Vice President of the United States, the judges of the various courts of the United States, the heads of the various Executive Departments of the Government, and the Governors of the several States; and second, the only son liable to military duty of a widow, dependant upon his labor for support; third, the only son of aged or infirm parent or parents, dependant upon his labor for support; fourth, where there are two or more sons of aged or infirmed parents, subject to draft, the father, or if he be dead, the mother may elect which son shall be exempt; fifth, the only brother of children of twelve years of age, having neither father or mother, dependant upon his labor for support; sixth, the father of motherless children under twelve years of age, dependant upon his labor for support; seventh, where there are father and sons in the same family and household and two of them are in the military service of the United States as non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, the residue of such family, not exceeding two, shall be exempt; and no persons but such as herein exempt shall be exempt; Provided however that no person who has been convicted of any felony shall be enrolled or permitted to serve in said forces. These national forces are to be divided into two classes, the first comprising all persons between the ages of twenty and thirty-five and all unmarried persona about that age; the second class comprises all the other persons liable to military duty. For the purpose of enrolling the forces, arresting deserters and spies, etc., the United States are to be divided into districts, each Territory constituting one or more and each Congressional District one of these military districts. For each of these districts, there will be appointed a Provost Marshal, ranking as a captain of cavalry and under the direction of a Provost General at Washington, ranking as a cavalry colonel. The Provost General will furnish subordinates with full lists of deserters in their districts when reported to him; will furnish them with blanks and instructions for enrolling the national force and bringing them into service; will audit all the accounts of his department and report the same. The duty of the Provost Marshal is to arrest all deserters, to seize spies of the enemy; enroll the National forces and obey the orders of the Provost General. They are also Presidents of the Board of Enrollment, composed of a Marshal and two assistants, one of whom must be a surgeon, in each district. If they deem it necessary this Board may divide their district and before March 10th must appoint an enrolling officer for each who must proceed to enroll immediately all persons subject to military duty, noting their residences, occupations and the age they will have attained in July, next. This enrollment must be reported to the Board before April 1st and the Board to the Provost General before May 1st. Each class must be separately enrolled, and include only those who, on July 1st, will be between twenty and forty–five years. This enrollment is to be repeated every two years and all persons enrolled are liable for the two succeeding the enrollment, to be called into United States service for three years or during the ear. [Snip] The President immediately upon the act going into effect is authorized to issue a proclamation notifying all deserters who return immediately to duty that no further punishment will be enacted than loss of pay. Those who refuse to return as ordered are to suffer the full punishment of military law. Full arrangements are made for military courts. Crimes against civil law by soldiers are to be punished to the same extent as by the laws of the State in which the crime was committed. During the absence on leave of an officer, except for sickness and wounds, he is to be put on half pay. Commanders or regiments and batteries are empowered to grant furlough for a period not exceeding thirty days to five per cent of commissioned officers and privates of their commands. ----------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS Sergt. William W. Evans In the list of jewels which Cambria county had been called upon to offer up during the present war as a sacrifice to our outraged nationality the name of Sergt. William W. Evans occupies a conspicuous and brilliant position. Educated and intelligent – with a mind well stored with useful knowledge – high-toned and chivalric, - his future was seemingly bright and glowing. No braver or better spirit ever buckled on the panoply of justice and went forth to dare Traitors to the issue than he; none nobler died in defense of the principles he had espoused. In the early morning of life, ‘ere his manly aspirations and dreams of worldly greatness had been nearly achieved, out from this tempestuous world of turmoil and trouble, he is gone! It were useless to attempt to draw a parallel of his beautiful life, for his history is already written in the hearts of those who knew him but to love him. He is gone! - and we drop a silent tear to his memory and encircle his name with a halo of glory which will last for all coming time. Sergt. Evans was born in Ebensburg and was about 22 years of age at the period of his death. His widowed mother, brother and sisters still reside here. On the breaking out of the rebellion, he was among the first to enroll his name in the “Cambria Guards,” for three years or during the war. He went out as a common soldier, but such was his worth and personal popularity that he was speedily promoted to a Corporalship and subsequently to a Sergeantship. He served with distinction during the entire campaign of his company up to the battle of Gaines’ Hill before Richmond where he was slightly wounded. On this occasion he fell into the hands of the Rebels and underwent a captivity of some five or six weeks. At the battle for Fredericksburg, after fighting long and gallantly he was severely wounded in the thigh. Here again, he fell into the hands of the enemy and nothing whatever was heard of him until, three or four weeks since, a letter written by himself was received by his friends here, stating that he was wounded and a prisoner, but recovering as rapidly as circumstances would admit and expressing the belief that he would be exchanged and sent to Washington shortly. Alas! His hopes were destined to be crushed in darkness; for the next news heard of him was the announcement of his death in Libby Prison, Richmond, January 28th. Away from friends and home - from all he held most dear – he yielded his life on the altar of his country and went forth to claim the reward due those of whom it can be truly said, “Well done!” All that was mortal of him fills an unknown grave beneath the sanguinary soil of the Old Dominion; but – happy thought! - although his presence has gone out from us, his influence remains forever, “They never fail who die In a great cause: the block may soak their gore; Their heads may sodden in the sun; Their limbs Be strung to city gates and castle walls - But still their spirit walks abroad.” By profession, Sergt. Evans was a printer, in which capacity he imbibed a partiality for reading and composition. For a long time after his connection with the army, he acted as war correspondent for THE ALLEGHANIAN and the letters under the signatures of “W” and “E,” were much admired for their terseness, vigor and descriptive power. He was of a kind affectionate disposition, cheerful and buoyant – the life and light of his immediate circle. By this death a vacuum has been created, both at home in and in his company, which can never be filled. May he rest in peace! Augustine G. M’Ateer Died on Monday, Feb. 9, 1863, at the General Hospital on Bedloe’s Island, Augustine G. M’Ateer of Company G., 12th Pa. Cavalry, aged 19 years. The deceased was a resident of Loretto, Cambria County, which place he left on January, 1, 1862, under Capt. Hartman. The company were quartered in Camp McReynolds near Philadelphia until May when they moved to Manassas Junction where they remained until McClellen retired from the Peninsula. The 12th Cavalry then fell back to Alexandria where Augustine took sick on the 11th of September. He was taken to Mt. Pleasant Hospital, Washington, where he remained until the battle of Fredericksburg when he was removed to Bedloe’s Island. The deceased was much loved by his companions, both at home and in the field, who deeply mourn a comrade gone. [From HOLL. REGISTER] Killed A miner named Patrick Jones was killed on Saturday afternoon last in one of the Cambria Iron Company’s Coal Mines by the premature discharge of a blast. The unfortunate man’s head was almost entirely blown from his body and he was otherwise terribly mangled. He leaves a wife and four small children without aid or protection. Several others of the workmen were more or less injured. So says the Johnstown TRIBUNE. Richard M. Jones, Dec’d. Following is a tribute of respect to the memory of Richard M. Jones, a member of Co. F, 133d Penna. Vols., who was killed at the battle of Fredericksburg: Highland Lodge No. 428, I. O. of O. F. Ebensburg, Feby. 25, 1863 Whereas, The melancholy duty devolves upon us to announce to this Lodge the decease of our much beloved brother, Richard M. Jones; Brother Jones fell at the battle in front of Fredericksburg, Va., on the 13th day of December last – he fell like a brave man, with his front to the foe – he fell alongside many of his noble comrades, who were each moment lessening under a fierce and overwhelming attack of an outnumbering enemy – he fell with these words upon his lips, “If I die this day, I die happy.” Brother Jones was a warm and generous member of our Order; he was of a fine and commanding appearance; intellect, frankness and generosity were stamped upon his features; his smiles were cheerful, his manner genial, nor did the outward appearance belie the man – he was what he seemed to be. Therefore, Be it Resolved, That the loss of our deceased Brother will be a source of regret and will be deeply felt by our Lodge, Resolved, That we clothe our Lodge in mourning for the space of thirty days, in memory of our deceased Brother. 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The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, January 8, 1863 Volume 4, Number 15 War News The Pennsylvania Reserve corps have been ordered to return home, it is said, for the purpose of consolidation and reorganization. General Mansfield Lovell has been dismissed from the service of the rebels for incapacity. He is the first major general that has been dismissed for incompetence in the United States during the present war. The Navy has suffered a serious loss by the sinking of the famous Monitor, south of Cape Hatteras. She was going south, in tow of the steamer Rhode Island, when foul weather came on; the Monitor sprung a leak early on Thursday morning and went down in a few hours. Two officers and nine men are missing, probably lost. Several men are also missing from the Rhode Island. Army of the Cumberland The news from the Army of the Cumberland indicates that Gen. Rosecrans after five days’ hard fighting has gained a most signal victory at Murfreesboro. The entire Rebel army has been scattered to the winds and is reported fleeing toward Tallahoma in great disorder. We now fully occupy Murfreesboro. Our loss is estimated at 1,000 killed and 5,500 wounded; theirs is much greater. From Mississippi we have the report promulgated through Rebel sources that our forces occupy the important city of Vicksburg! Battle at Vicksburg Cairo, Jan. 3 Dispatches from Gen. Sherman on Battle Field, Vicksburg received at Helena state that on Saturday 29th ult., he debarked his forces on the left bank of the Yazoo ten miles above the mouth and forming in line of battle advanced towards Vicksburg. After passing beyond the range of the fire from the gunboats, he encountered the enemy in force and a terrific conflict of five hours ensued. The enemy was driven back beyond two bayous that girt near Vicksburg and from their entrenched works on the hill by shell. On Saturday night the two armies lay on their arms with two bayous intervening. During the night pontoons were constructed, notwithstanding a terrific fire from the enemy under cover of the undergrowth. At daylight on Sunday a concerted advance was made by Sherman’s whole force. Steel held the left, Morgan and Blair the center. A. J. and M. L. Smith the right. Steel turned the enemy’s right so as to communicate with Morgan’s Division, having been separated by swamps running at right angles to the main land. By sunrise the whole force was engaged and up to ten o’clock the musketry and artillery fire was severe. The rebels in front of Morgan’s and Smith’s divisions were entrenched on high ground. This position was finally carried by storm. The gunboats did not cooperate but the Benten engaged the fortifications at Haines’ Bluff. During the action several of the crew were killed. Capt. Gwinne, commander, was mortally wounded. Banks and Farragut were expected to cooperate but had not arrived. Later news, through Rebel sources, indicated that the Federal forces now have possession of Vicksburg! -------------------------------------------------------------------- MARRIAGES Davis-Evans Married in Pittsburg on Thursday 1st inst., by the Rev. Wodridgue Williams, Mr. Lem. Davis to Miss Jennie A. Evans, both of Ebensburg. Going! Going! Our young friends, we mean – those who have grown up with us and been our bachelorie companions in everyday life. As regards the one here more particularly spoken of – gone! Well, such is life the world over and so it will be until the end of time. This being the case, we embrace the opportunity of presenting the “happy couple” our warmest wishes for their future welfare. May their existence always enjoy the couleur de rose – their lives be an extended honeymoon. Remembering that “tis no common tie that binds their youthful hearts,” may they live in each other and for each other until the end of the chapter so that their children and their children’s children may rise up and call them blessed. “Thrice happy, they! The happiest of their kind! Whom gentler stars unite and in one fate Their hearts, their fortunes and their beings blend.” Leavie-M’Dermit Married in St. Michael’s Church, Loretto, on Tuesday, 3d inst., by the Rev. Reynolds, Mr. Wm. A. Leavie to Miss Mollie J. M’Dermit, both of Allegheny township. “As down the stream of life you glide, May gentle breezes swell your souls, No tempest mar the peaceful tide, No cloud cause Love’s bright star to pale.” Valley [surname might be Varley, word is smudged]-Robinson Married at the residence of the bride’s parents in Ebensburg on Thursday 25th ultimo by the Rev. Harbison, Mr. Jefferson Valley [or Varley] of Chest Springs, this county, to Miss Mollie Robinson. We congratulate our young friends, the bride and groom upon the auspicious termination of this little affair of theirs and bespeak for them a pleasant and prosperous voyage down life’s turgid stream. To them: “May fleeting time Mark only joy’s increase; And may their days glide gently In happiness and peace.” Styles-Simmons Married in Pittsburg on Saturday, 27th ultimo by the Rev. Welch, Mr. Samuel Styles of Ebensburg to Miss Lizzie Simmons of Jackson township, this county. Well done for our friend Samuel! To be sure the announcement rather took us by surprise, but then, well of course, that was his business and not ours. Bully for him again! He has “acted the wise part,” and we congratulate him upon it. Go thou and do likewise! ----------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS Daniel Powell Daniel Powell, a member of Co. F, 133d Pa. Vols., died in hospital at Frederick, Maryland of fever a couple of weeks since. His remains were brought home and interred. The deceased was a son of Mr. David Powell of Cambria twp., and was aged about 18 years. John F. Wiggins Wounded Soldier Dead – John F. Wiggins, a member of Co. F, 133d Pa. Vols., who was severely wounded in the abdomen at the battle of Fredericksburg, died in hospital at Washington last week. The deceased was originally from one of the Eastern States but had lived here some time prior to enlisting. He was an excellent young man, honest and intelligent and his death will be widely mourned. Rest in peace. Capt. John M. Jones and Lieut. William A. Scott Tribute of Respect. To the memory of Capt. John M. Jones and Lieut. William A. Scott killed at the battle of Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 13, 1862: Summitt Lodge, No. 312, A. Y. M. Ebensburg, Pa., Jan. 5, 1863 Whereas, In the mysterious providence of an All-wise God, our beloved brethren, Capt. John M. Jones and Lieut. William A. Scott have been suddenly removed from our midst whilst nobly defending the honor of the American Flag from the assaults of Traitors at Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 13, 1862, therefore, Resolved, That in their deaths this Lodge mourns the loss of two of its brightest ornaments. Kind, courteous and fraternal, they embodied in their general walk and conversation the essential principles upon which Masonry is founded. To be allowed the privilege of calling such as they brethren were honor indeed. We sorrow and mourn as a body at their untimely taking away; a community deplores their loss; while to their respective relatives and friends, the bereavement will be absolutely crushing. Resolved, That in the decease of Brothers Jones and Scott we recognize the workings of that great Architect of the Universe who doeth nothing amiss. In the rush of contending armies gallantly battling in defense of the secret principle of Right, have their lives been taken from them – and the sacrifice will not have been in vain. Those who die for their Country never die in vain. And hath not He promised that not so much as a sparrow even shall fall to the ground without His knowledge? They have died well and their deeds will live after them. Resolved, That the Lodge room be draped in mourning for thirty days as a token of respect and esteem for our deceased brethren. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the relations of the dec.’d, and a copy be handed in for publication. [Signed] C. T. Roberts J. H. Evans Wm. Tibbott, Committee John Roberts Among those noble spirits who gladly gave up their lives for their country, at Fredericksburg, none died more universally regretted than John Roberts. He was a man of no common mould. Endowed by nature with talents of a superior order and possessed of a fund of energy and ambition he was well qualified to make a mark in the world. His affability of manners won for him a large circle of warm friends, indeed it were almost impossible to find one of his years so widely known and esteemed. His name was always spoken in words of praise. That his death will create an irreparable vacuum in our community, those who knew his pleasant winning ways may easily imagine. The deceased was born and passed the major part of his life in Ebensburg. His parents, however, now reside in Ashtabula county, Ohio. In the beginning of the war, over eighteen months ago, he enlisted in the first Ebensburg company that went out – Co. A, 11th Penna. Reserves and at Camp Wright was promoted to be Drum Major of the regiment. He resigned this position in the course of a few months, however, since which time he has served in the capacity of private, participating in all the battles in which the Pennsylvania Reserves were engaged. During the Seven Days’ Fight before Richmond, he in common with the regiment to which he belonged, was taken prisoner by the Rebels and held six weeks. After his exchange he was detailed on recruiting services in which capacity he visited this place last summer, staying about three months. He had rejoined his regiment but a very short time when he met his death. He was aged about 28 years. The following brief note from the Captain of his company conveys the official announcement of the death of Mr. R.: Quarters, Co. F, 11th Regt. P. R. C. Dec. 17, 1862 Edward Roberts, Esq. - Dear Sir: It becomes my painful duty to inform you of the death of your nephew, John Roberts. He was killed in the battle of Dec. 13th, whilst charging on the Rebel batteries. Nobly he did his duty and fell fighting bravely. Truly it can be said of him that he died the death of the brave. The entire company mourns his loss as he was a general favorite. You will please accept the company’s and my sympathies. The body was found and buried yesterday. Yours respectfully, J. C. Burke Poor John! Thou art gone, but thy memory will remain green in our hearts forever.

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, January 8, 1863 Volume 4, Number 15 NEWS Local and Personal [extracts from lengthy article] Here on the Mountain the Holidays glided away quietly. Nothing was wanting to complete the general enjoyment excepting a fall of snow sufficient for sleighing purposes and the promulgation of a New Year’s Address by our much respected Devil. Neither of these commodities owing to good and sufficient reason was forthcoming; so the general enjoyment was not quite complete. In Pittsburg, the Holidays are supposed to have been a big thing. We were there but couldn’t see it. Perhaps it was on account of the smoke. The smoke was very dense all the time and contrary to general rule, descended in flakes instead of vice versa in clouds. Antony Trollope is an Englishman and an author who has traveled extensively. Speaking of Pittsburg, he says: “It is, without exception, the blackest place which I ever saw---. The tops of the churches are visible and some of the larger building may be partially traced through the thick, brown, settled smoke. But the city itself is buried in a dense cloud---. Certainly, Pittsburg is the dirtiest place I ever saw.” We believe him. Pittsburg abounds in newspapers. We have read them all, frequently and are constrained to say that, when we buy out the city, as we anticipate doing shortly, we will consolidate the entire lot and print one good daily. Such an institution is needed there. When we do this and not before, we expect to be presented with a vote of thanks and the freedom of the city in a snuff box. We spent a day in Blairsville. This is a town that was intended for a city but was spoiled in the making. Still it is a very pleasant little place and by no means to be sneezed at. Furthermore we hereby pledge ourself not to sneeze at it until we obtain possession of the snuff box before mentioned. What we may do then will depend pretty much upon circumstances. We were informed, confidentially that there are no less than ninety-eight marriageable young ladies living within the limits of town! All of them, moreover, extremely good looking. [Snip] Adjutant James C. Noon We clip the following mention of the untimely death of our much respected fellow townsman, Adjt. Noon from the Philadelphia MERCURY of the 28th ult. “Among the gallant men who fell in the unfortunate affair at Fredericksburg, there is none whose position as a man or whose promise as an officer is a more fitting subject for eulogy than that of Adjt. Noon of the One-Hundred-and-Thirty-Third Regiment. James Chrysostom Noon was a native of Cambria county, and a few years since, became a member of the bar of that county in which he was winning his way to distinction. Early in the present unfortunate strife he joined the old Thirteenth Regiment in the three months’ service and at once became Adjutant of the regiment, a position which he held with honor to himself and advantage to the regiment, until they were mustered out of the service. Again a call was made for volunteers and again he joined the ranks of the gallant citizen soldiery of his native county. His capability and experience at once pointed him out as Adjutant of his regiment, the One-Hundred-and-Thirty-Third, to which position he was again promoted. It was at the head of this gallant regiment, while leading men into battle, that he fell – his size and appearance having rendered him a conspicuous mark for the sharpshooters of the enemy. He fell, beloved by his companions in arms and admired by all who knew him. In person, Adjutant Noon was considerably over six feet in height and in uniform was the “observed of all observers,” as the beau ideal for a military man. But, it was his good qualities of the head and heart that made him a favorite with all who knew him. Manly, impulsive and generous, he possessed in an eminent degree those qualities which attract the friendship of the young and the ardent. But he is gone! From the scene of his labors and may that Good Being, who “tempers the wind to the shorn lamb” solace the affliction of a bereaved mother, devoted sisters and a brother who would cheerfully have died to save him. At a meeting of the members of the Courts of Cambria county, resident in Johnstown, convened at the office of C. L. Pershing, Esq., the 22nd day of December, 1862, for the purpose of offering a suitable testimonial to the memory of Adjutant James C. Noon, late a resident of Johnstown, who fell in the recent battle near Fredericksburg, Va. Hon. Geo. W. Easly was appointed Chairman and S. B. M’Cormick, Esq., Secretary. On motion, Messrs. Moses Canan, Cyrus Elder, C. L. Pershing, James Potts, A. Kopelin, Danl. M’Glaughlin and John F. Barnes were appointed a committee who prepared and reported the following sentiments of condolence, which were adopted: Resolved, That in the death of Mr. Noon, the community has lost a worthy citizen; the Bar, a kind and intelligent brother and his relatives an affectionate friend. Resolved, That we deeply sympathize in the affliction of his aged and widowed mother; his brother and sisters, in this dispensation of Providence and early death of this excellent young man. Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the Chairman and Secretary, a copy sent to the mother of the deceased and that the Editors of the County papers be requested to publish the same. Resolved, That the Court be requested to direct this proceedings to be entered on the records of the court. [Signed] G. W. Easly, Chairman S. B. M’Cormick, Secretary

None of my direct line, just show up in various branches, plus cemetery readings. Census: 1870 (22 JUL), Millville Borough, Johnstown Post Office, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, page 49/400, 356/390; WILLIAMS, David, age 30, laborer, born Wales; WILLIAMS, Annia, age 60, keeping house, born Wales; HOPKINS, Anna, age 24, at home, born Wales, idiot; FOX, Henry, age 40, laborer, born Ireland, US citizen; Elisa, age 36, keeping house, born Ireland; page 50/400; FOX, Francis, age 15, laborer; A. E., age 14, female, attended school; M. E., age 12, female, attended school; John, age 10, attended school; James, age 8, attended school; Kath, age 7, attended school; Peter, age 6; William, age 2; and Margre, age 3/12 APR; children all born Pennsylvania 1870 (23 JUL), Cambria Borough, Cambria County, Post Office Johnstown, Pennsylvania, page 13/470A, 103/100; FOX, Joseph, age 43, laborer, born Bavaria, US citizen; Kinyd, age 38, keeping house, born Bavaria; Peter, age 14, born Bavaria, attended school; page 14/470B; Josephine, age 12, born Pennsylvania, attended school; John, age 6, born Pennsylvania, attended school; Eva, age 3, born Pennsylvania; and Joseph, age 1, born Pennsylvania [Peter Fox, age 6, would be in his late 30's and Peter Fox, age 14, would be in his mid 40's by 1902; assume either one would be the right age to be a priest in charge of a church. However, since you mentioned Henry Fox, I'm going with the assumption that it's the German family.] Did you look at the census records for a priest named Peter Fox? There's enough of an age difference between the two of them that it could make a difference if you find the 1900, 1910 or 1920 census records. Of course, there could be another one, but these are the two I have in my records. * * * Some other records. Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, PA, FRI 20 OCT 1899 Mr. Charles Beckel, of Cresson, and Miss Elizabeth Smeltzer, of Altoona, were married at St. John's Catholic church, Altoona, on Wednesday morning at 7 o'clock, by Rev. Father Fox. They were attended by Mr. Francis Beckel and Miss Edith Smeltzer, brother and sister of the bride and groom. Catholic Vital Records of Central Pennsylvania, Vol. IV, 1858-1864, Ledoux 4928 FUCHS, Mary Helena (Henry/Cath. Albert), b. 10-24, bp. 11-1-1864 godparents: Jerome and Mary Kuntzmann baptized: St. Benedict Church, Carrolltown, PA, by Fr. Aegidius, OSB [confirm Cath. Albert is Catherine Alberter] [Note: Mary Kuntzman is Anna Mary Krug, sister of Philip and Jacob Krug, children of Leonard Krug and Gertrude Gollas of Mömlingen, Bavaria, Germany] Catholic Vital Records of Central Pennsylvania, Vol. IV, 1858-1864, Ledoux 4339 FUCHS, Margarittam (Henrico/Cath. Albert), b. 6-3, bp. 6-17-1860 godparents: Valentinus and ELizabeth Link baptized: St. Benedict Church, Carrolltown, PA, by Utho Huber, OSB Catholic Vital Records of Central Pennsylvania, Vol. IV, 1858-1864, Ledoux 4617 FUCHS, Mariam Annam (Henrici/Catharinae Albert), b. 7-2 (sic), bp. 6-19-1862 godparents: Albert C. John/Maria A. Huber baptized: St. Benedict Church, Carrolltown, PA, by Fr. Aegidius, OSB Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, PA, FRI 15 JUL 1881, NUMBER 25 Page 3 HYMENEAL DUMM-FOX. At the same time and place (sic-Tuesday, June 28, St. Benedict Church, Carrolltown), Mr. Wm. H. Dumm, of Altoona, and Miss Maggie Fox, or (sic) Carroll township. Census: 1860 (10 AUG), Carroll Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, page 134/220, 1546/1541; FOX, Henry, age 40, labourer, property value $500, personal value $300, born Hesse; Catharine, age 35, born Bavaria; Mary, age 11, attended school; Catharine, age 7, attended school; Henry, age 4; John, age 2; and Margaret, age 3/12; children all born Pennsylvania 1870 (13 JUL), Carroll Township, Post Office Munster, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, page 74/7, 41/41; FOX, Henry, age 49, farmer, property value $1500, personal value $320, born Germany, US citizen; Catharine, age 43, keeping house, born Germany; Catharine, age 16, at home, attended school; Henry, age 14, at home, attended school; John, age 12, at home, attended school; Margaret, age 13, at home, attended school; William, age 5; Matilda, age 3; Casper, age 9/12 AUG; children all born Pennsylvania; LAT, Margaret, age 65, old lady, born Germany; and WIG, Frank, age 66, laborer, born Germany, US citizen 1880 (3 JUN), Carroll Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, ED 210, page 494/5, 38/38; FOX, Henry, age 59, married, farming, born Hesse-D; Catharine, age 54, wife, keeping house, born Bavaria; Henry Jr., age 23, son, single, works on farm; Hellena, age 15, daughter, at home, attended school; Matilda, age 12, daughter, at home, attended school; Casper E., age 10, son, carpenter, attended school; and FIAT, Margaret, age 74, mother-in-law, widow, keeping house (no birth location listed) Ebensburg Mountaineer-Herald, Ebensburg, PA, TUE 13 JUL 1915 GALLITZIN NEWS Miss Lottie Buck, of Gallitzin has returned from Ebensburg where she visited her sister Mrs. Frank Fox. Announcements: 1926, Obituary of Anselm V. Buck, Gallitzin, PA; survived by daughter, Mrs. Frank Fox, Ebensburg, PA 1944, Obituary of Henry W. Fox, Patton, PA; survived by son, Frank, Ebensburg, PA 1945, The marriage of Miss Dorothy A. McCombie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanus McCombie, to Sgt. John R. Fox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fox, of this place, was solemnized on July 23 at St. Benedict's Catholic Church at Carrolltown by Rev. Father Basil Balko, O.S.B. Ebensburg Mountaineer Herald, Ebensburg, PA, TH 13 APR 1944 HENRY W. FOX DIES AT HOME IN PATTON Henry W. Fox, 88, retired farmer, died Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Zern, of Patton, after an illness of two weeks. He was a son of Henry and Catherine (Fait) Fox and was born on March 2, 1856, in East Carroll township. His wife preceded him in death. Surviving are nine children--Mrs. John Zern, mentioned; Mrs. Orth Crowell, Ehrenfeld; Frank, Ebensburg; Mrs. Anthony Holtz, Hastings; Mrs. Albert Young, Pittsburgh; William, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. John Weller and Robert, both of Patton, and Joseph, Cresson. Also surviving are 60 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Mr. Fox was a brother of Alex Fox and Mrs. Matilda Dietrich, both of Patton. A requiem high mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock Monday morning at St. Mary's Catholic church by Rev. Father Florian Bergmann, O.S.B. Interment was in St. Benedict's cemetery, Carrolltown. Buried: St. Benedict Cemetery, Carrolltown, PA FOX, Agnes T., 1931- , wife of John A. (H-BL23) FOX, Alciun P., 1888-(12 APR) 1948, SGT CO D 305 ENGRS WWI, father, son of Aloysius and Emma (H-BL9/O) FOX, Alma Catherine, 26 MAR 1898, aged 8 months, daughter of Alex C. and Amelia T. FOX, died diptheria (DR-F49) FOX, Aloysius F., 1861-1918, husband of Emma (McCOMBIE) (H-worn-BL9/Of) FOX, Baby [no dates] [no last name or dates, in front of FOX group of headstones - possibly Bertha or Leo Fox??] (H-BL11) FOX, Bertha Amelia, 20 JUL 1898, aged 1 year, daughter of Alexander and Amelia [determine if this is "Baby" listed above, although also see Leo Fox, died 1904, listed below] (DR-F49) FOX, Catharine (FUCHS), 10 OCT 1898 aged 72 years, 8 months, wife of Henry FUCHS (H-FL27) FOX, Catherine M., 1902-1993, wife of Joseph N. (H-RF6) FOX, Crescentiam (GEHRINGER) (FUCHS), bur 27 APR 1860, aged 36 years, wife of Francix X. (SR) FOX, Edna Elizabeth, 15 SEP 1899, [age not listed], daughter of Alexander and Anna, died dropsee (DR-F50) FOX, Edwin, 1899-1967 [see Mary A. Fox, H-FL10] (H-FL9) FOX, Ellen (STUBY), 1866-(9 JAN) 1901, aged 34 years, wife, died pneumonia (H-FL10/DR-F51) FOX, Emma, 1861-1951, mother, wife of Aloysius F., daughter of Robert and Eliza (LUTHER) McCOMBIE (H-BL9/Of) FOX, Evalyn (WYLAND), 1893-1976, wife of George W. (H-BL11) FOX, George W., 1895-1942, husband of Evalyn (WYLAND) (H-BL11) FOX, Gerald W., 1896-1918, H O CO 318 INF [WWI], son of Aloysius and Emma (H-BL9) FOX, Gertrude, 1878-1921, wife of Joseph J. (H-BL10) FOX, Henry (FUCHS), 12 JUL 1900, aged 79 years, 3 months, 15 days, husband of Catharine (H-FL27) FOX, Henry W., (2 MAR) 1856-(7 APR) 1944, father, husband of Margaret E., son of Henry and Catherine (FAIT) (H-FL27/O) FOX, Hilda M., 12 AUG 1896, aged 7 months, daughter of Alex and Amelia, died cholera infantium (DR-F47) FOX, John A., 1923-1988, PVT CO D 110 MED DIV WW2, husabnd of Agnes T. (H-BL23) FOX, Joseph J., 1865-1929, husband of Gertrude (H-BL10) FOX. Joseph N., 1902-1987, husband of Catherine M. (H-RF6) FOX, Kathryne A., 1907-1970 [in front of 2 FOX headstones, in back of McCORMICK headstone, no last name on flat stone] (H-BL9.5) FOX, Leo S., 19 APR 1904, aged 2 (days?), son of Joseph and Gertrude [determine if this is "Baby" listed above, although also see Bertha Fox, died 1898, listed above] (DR-F53) FOX, Margaret (FUCHS), 13 MAY 1885, aged 72 years, 12 days? (H-worn-FL27) [headstone worn, could this actually be Catherine Fox's mother?] FOX, Margaret E., 1862-1930, wife of Henry W. (H-FL27) FOX, Maria Victoria, 15 MAR 1883, aged 20 years, 1 month, 12 days, daughter of Crescentia (GERINGER) and Franncis X. FOX (SR) FOX, Mary A., 1887-1972, [see Edwin Fox, H-FL9) (H-FL10) FOX, Mary E., 1893-1983, mother, wife of Oscar F. (H-BL22) FOX, Oscar F., 1893-1914, father, husband of Mary E. (H-BL22) FOX, Pius J., 1891-1971 (H-BL11) -----Original Message----- From: pacambri-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:pacambri-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Pam Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 4:34 PM To: PACAMBRI-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PACAMBRI] Thanks and another question A few years ago I started to research my fathers side of the family and came upon a priest that looks identical to my grandfather, but I can't find any references to him in the info I have. There was mention here as to where to write regarding Catholic priests for more info but I don't remember and can't find it in my files. Can anyone help? I'm looking for Peter Fox, He was assigned to Holy Name from 1902 to 1905 then sent back to his original parish where he lived out his life and passed away in 1928. The Cambria County Historical Society gave me a small obit, but did not include parents, siblings or date of birth. If you have the Holy Name Church book that was sold as a fund raiser when the "new" church was built in 1968, his picture is in it. I've asked my aunt but she has no idea who he is either. In general, I'm searching for the obit of my grandfather, Francis B. Fox, the blacksmith from Ebensburg, married to Mae Buck. I cannot locate any sibblings and I am not to sure how to go about it. His father was Henry (Fuchs) Fox from Germany married Charolette Rett (?) (I have this info at another location) but that's about it. Any help would be appreciated. Pam Fox-Esposito [1]pudgeesposito1@verizon.net References 1. mailto:pudgeesposito1@verizon.net - - - - - - - - - - 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

John, Here's my info & source for Hoffman of Adams Co. >From the book Catholic Trails West, The Founding Catholic Families of Pennsylvania, Vol 2 by Edmund Adams and Barbara Brady O'Keefe; Chapter on Sacred Heart Chapel, Conewago; Founding Catholic Families of Conewago; page 361: ADAMS Ignatius, son of Thomas and Magdalena b. 1767 d 18 Jan 1853 m. Maria Hoffman, her parents Christian & Catharine Hoffman Jane Tripp ----- Original Message ----- From: John To: PACAMBRI-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 9:07 PM Subject: Re: [PACAMBRI] ig adams Does anyone know the parents of Maria Anna Hoffman? -----Original Message----- From: pacambri-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:pacambri-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of JCTripp Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 9:20 PM To: ; Mary Hoffherr; James Thomas Rosenbaum Subject: Re: [PACAMBRI] ig adams Jim, You are correct. The 2 that I know of are Ignatius, of unknown, but died in Cambria Co & Ignatius of Adams Co. Ignatius Adams from Cambria Co., husband of Honiria Burgoon, dates are from an email sent 06-16-2008 by MMS Democratic Standard Newspaper, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. Wednesday Nov. 21, 1866 issue. DEATH OF AN OLD HUNTER- Ignatius Adams, the celebrated hunter and trapper of the Alleghenies, died at his residence, near Cresson, Cambria County, on the 17th inst., at the advanced age of 100 years. The Ebensburg correspondent of the Johnstown Tribune, noticing his death says: He was one of the pioneers of Cambria county, and was known, either personally or by reputation, to probably every man, woman and child within its limits. While his fame as a mighty hunter was wide-spread, he was no less noted for his kindness and cleverness. While his name was thought worty (sp) to be linked with that of the renowned Leather stocking, he at the same time was invested by common consent with the appellation of old school gentleman. His loss will be deeply regretted. One of the mineral springs at Cresson is named "Ignatius Spring", in honor of the old veteran. In Dr. Jackson's singular book "The Mountain", printed in 1860, in the chapter descriptive of the properties and virtues of the waters of Cresson, occurs the following: "It (this spring), has been named after the venerable huntsman, Ignatius Adams, who first discovered its life-preserving powers, and gave to the world, in its own person, a revelation of the secret of its true medicinal qualities. By drinking this water, dwelling in the woods, and eating venison, he has lived to near the good old age of one hundred years". The 'other' Ignatius Adams (that I know of) is Ignatius Adams, son of Thomas Adams the Revolutioner. His information is from Conewago Chapel burials. Adams, Ignatius; d 1-18-1853; 86 yrs. That would give a birth date of 1767. He married Maria Anna Hoffman and fathered 11 children (1796-1822). He stayed put in Adams co. Regards, Jane Tripp ----- Original Message ----- From: James Thomas Rosenbaum To: Mary Hoffherr Cc: Message Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 12:27 PM Subject: [PACAMBRI] ig adams The Lilly book gives different data for Ignatius Adams on p. 9 than I have. 1767-1853 vs. 1766-1866 Are ther two of same time frame? James Thomas Rosenbaum 310 Melvin Street Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA 15904-1219 814-266-6855

Does anyone know the parents of Maria Anna Hoffman? -----Original Message----- From: pacambri-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:pacambri-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of JCTripp Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 9:20 PM To: ; Mary Hoffherr; James Thomas Rosenbaum Subject: Re: [PACAMBRI] ig adams << File: _AVG certification_.txt >> Jim, You are correct. The 2 that I know of are Ignatius, of unknown, but died in Cambria Co & Ignatius of Adams Co. Ignatius Adams from Cambria Co., husband of Honiria Burgoon, dates are from an email sent 06-16-2008 by MMS Democratic Standard Newspaper, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. Wednesday Nov. 21, 1866 issue. DEATH OF AN OLD HUNTER- Ignatius Adams, the celebrated hunter and trapper of the Alleghenies, died at his residence, near Cresson, Cambria County, on the 17th inst., at the advanced age of 100 years. The Ebensburg correspondent of the Johnstown Tribune, noticing his death says: He was one of the pioneers of Cambria county, and was known, either personally or by reputation, to probably every man, woman and child within its limits. While his fame as a mighty hunter was wide-spread, he was no less noted for his kindness and cleverness. While his name was thought worty (sp) to be linked with that of the renowned Leather stocking, he at the same time was invested by common consent with the appellation of old school gentleman. His loss will be deeply regretted. One of the mineral springs at Cresson is named "Ignatius Spring", in honor of the old veteran. In Dr. Jackson's singular book "The Mountain", printed in 1860, in the chapter descriptive of the properties and virtues of the waters of Cresson, occurs the following: "It (this spring), has been named after the venerable huntsman, Ignatius Adams, who first discovered its life-preserving powers, and gave to the world, in its own person, a revelation of the secret of its true medicinal qualities. By drinking this water, dwelling in the woods, and eating venison, he has lived to near the good old age of one hundred years". The 'other' Ignatius Adams (that I know of) is Ignatius Adams, son of Thomas Adams the Revolutioner. His information is from Conewago Chapel burials. Adams, Ignatius; d 1-18-1853; 86 yrs. That would give a birth date of 1767. He married Maria Anna Hoffman and fathered 11 children (1796-1822). He stayed put in Adams co. Regards, Jane Tripp ----- Original Message ----- From: James Thomas Rosenbaum To: Mary Hoffherr Cc: Message Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 12:27 PM Subject: [PACAMBRI] ig adams The Lilly book gives different data for Ignatius Adams on p. 9 than I have. 1767-1853 vs. 1766-1866 Are ther two of same time frame? James Thomas Rosenbaum 310 Melvin Street Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA 15904-1219 814-266-6855 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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

Jim, You are correct. The 2 that I know of are Ignatius, of unknown, but died in Cambria Co & Ignatius of Adams Co. Ignatius Adams from Cambria Co., husband of Honiria Burgoon, dates are from an email sent 06-16-2008 by MMS Democratic Standard Newspaper, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. Wednesday Nov. 21, 1866 issue. DEATH OF AN OLD HUNTER- Ignatius Adams, the celebrated hunter and trapper of the Alleghenies, died at his residence, near Cresson, Cambria County, on the 17th inst., at the advanced age of 100 years. The Ebensburg correspondent of the Johnstown Tribune, noticing his death says: He was one of the pioneers of Cambria county, and was known, either personally or by reputation, to probably every man, woman and child within its limits. While his fame as a mighty hunter was wide-spread, he was no less noted for his kindness and cleverness. While his name was thought worty (sp) to be linked with that of the renowned Leather stocking, he at the same time was invested by common consent with the appellation of old school gentleman. His loss will be deeply regretted. One of the mineral springs at Cresson is named "Ignatius Spring", in honor of the old veteran. In Dr. Jackson's singular book "The Mountain", printed in 1860, in the chapter descriptive of the properties and virtues of the waters of Cresson, occurs the following: "It (this spring), has been named after the venerable huntsman, Ignatius Adams, who first discovered its life-preserving powers, and gave to the world, in its own person, a revelation of the secret of its true medicinal qualities. By drinking this water, dwelling in the woods, and eating venison, he has lived to near the good old age of one hundred years". The 'other' Ignatius Adams (that I know of) is Ignatius Adams, son of Thomas Adams the Revolutioner. His information is from Conewago Chapel burials. Adams, Ignatius; d 1-18-1853; 86 yrs. That would give a birth date of 1767. He married Maria Anna Hoffman and fathered 11 children (1796-1822). He stayed put in Adams co. Regards, Jane Tripp ----- Original Message ----- From: James Thomas Rosenbaum To: Mary Hoffherr Cc: Message Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 12:27 PM Subject: [PACAMBRI] ig adams The Lilly book gives different data for Ignatius Adams on p. 9 than I have. 1767-1853 vs. 1766-1866 Are ther two of same time frame? James Thomas Rosenbaum 310 Melvin Street Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA 15904-1219 814-266-6855 - - - - - - - - - -

Frances Callan's (abt 1879 to Feb. 1940) parents were Thomas Callan and Mary Regina McGuire. She married a Patrick Henry McGuire (I wonder who he was named after). Who is this Patrick Henry fellow? His parents? Thanks. Jack Tuesday, February 27, 1940, Altoona Mirror, page 20, Altoona, Blair, PA FOUND DEAD IN BED CRESSON, Feb. 27. - Word was received in Cresson early yesterday afternoon by Henry Callan of the sudden death of his sister, Mrs. Frances (Callan) McGuire, a native of Cambria county and for many years identified as a clerk in the local post office. She was discovered dead in her bed at her home in Homestead at 5 o’clock yesterday morning by her husband, Attorney P. H. McGuire. Mrs. McGuire did not complain of any ill feeling prior to retiring on Sunday night. She was born in Loretto, a daughter of Thomas and Regina Callan. Members of her family include her husband and these brothers and sisters: James Callan of Braddock, Henry Callan of Cresson R. D., Regina, wife of James Donahue, and Miss Mary Callan, both of Loretto, Ana, wife of Thomas Tuunney of Baltimore, and Miss Margaret Callan of Washington, D. C. __________ Tuesday, February 27, 1940, Daily Tribune, page 17, Johnstown, Cambria, PA Mrs. P. H. McGuire Mrs. Frances (Callan) McGuire, wife of Attorney P. H. McGuire of Homestead, a native of Cambria County, was found dead in bed at her home yesterday morning. Mrs. McGuire was a daughter of Thomas and Regina Callan and was born in Loretto. Surviving are her husband and these brothers and sisters: James Callan, Braddock. Regina, wife of James Donahue, Cresson; Mary [Anna], wife of Thomas Tunney, Baltimore, Md.; Margaret Callan, Washington, D. C., and Henry Callan, Loretto. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 o’clock Wednesday morning in Homestead. Interment will be in a cemetery there. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/howitworks?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_howitworks_012009

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, February 12, 1863 Volume 4, Number 20 NEWS Local and Personal James S. Ramsey of Johnstown who was captured by the Rebels not long since while acting as Sutler to one of our regiments in Virginia is now an inmate of a Richmond prison. He is confined in the same room formerly occupied by Col. Corcoran. The warm weather of the past couple of days has almost completely spoiled our good sleighing. The indications at present however are that we will be favored with a new supply shortly. Personal Lieut. Col. B. M’Dermit, late of the 54th Penna. Vols., but now resigned, arrived here on Saturday. He reports the regiment still located at North Mountain, Va., and enjoying tip top health and spirits as a general thing. Judging from his personal appearance, soldiering has agreed with the Col. during the past year or more. Ellis R. Williams of Co. F, 133d Pa. Vols., who has been at home for some weeks past, returned to his regiment on Monday. He went laden with presents by the boxful for his comrades from those at home and, as he is emphatically the boy to get such things “through the lines,” his presence among them will be gladly hailed. David James of Co. A, 11th Penna. Reserves, wounded at the battle of Gaines’ Hill before Richmond and who had been at home on sick leave for a season returned last week. His wound is serious and it is extremely doubtful whether he will ever be able again to shoulder a musket. George Berkey of Co. F, 133d Penna. Vols., who was severely wounded in the shoulder at the battle of Fredericksburg is at home on furlough. He is recovering as rapidly as the nature of his hurt will admit. James Litzinger, of Co. A, Capt. Carroll, 55th Penna. Vols., wounded at the battle of Pocotaligo bridge, South Carolina, in last October, has arrived home. He has received an honorable discharge from the service. Evan Evans (Mason), of the 54th Pa. Vols., is now in town on a brief leave of absence. Military Notice Mathias S. Harr, Commissioner of Draft for Cambria county, by order of Gen. E. R. S. Canby, gives printed notice to the drafted men of this county, who have been reported at the rendezvous at Harrisburg and were discharged for physical disability, that they are required to present themselves for the purpose of re-examination by a Surgeon appointed by the government at Ebensburg in the order here named: Those living north of the Huntingdon, Cambria and Indiana Turnpike on Monday and Tuesday, 16th and 17th, February, inst.; those living south of said line on Wednesday and Thursday, 18th and 19th inst. This process is done to secure certificates of exemption to persons entitled thereunto, without the inconvenience and expense of a trip to Harrisburg. Dr. Wm. Lemon will act as Examining Surgeon. Photographs &c. By reference to an advertisement elsewhere it will be seen that Mr. T. H. Hare, formerly of Johnstown, has arrived in town and is prepared to execute in the highest style of art all manner of photographs, ambrotypes &c. As this is the first time a photograph gallery has been opened out in our midst and as Mr. H. bears the reputation of a first–class artist, we confidently anticipate a liberal patronage will be extended him by our citizens. Rooms above R. Davis’ store, High street, where the public is invited to call. His stay will be limited. Horses Messrs. Eavenson and Bro. are now in town and will remain until Saturday next for the purpose of buying good conditioned horses. Those of our readers desiring to receive good prices for any surplus animals of the style indicated should call on them forthwith at the Mountain House. Found! On Friday week on the Eb. and Wilmore Plank Road, a lady’s Fur Cuff. The owner can have it by applying at this office. Thieves About The Town Hall hotel on Julian street was broken into one night last week, and money to the amount of twenty-three dollars - the property of the landlord, Mr. Exie Conrad – stolen therefrom. Summary of War News [extracts] The following brief account of the rebel attack on Fort Donelson has been received at the headquarters of the army: “Murfreesboro, Tenn., Feb. 6: To Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, Commander- in-Chief: The rebels under Wheeler, Forrest, Wharton and Woodward attacked Fort Donelson yesterday at ten o’clock p.m. with four thousand men and eight pieces of artillery. We had eight hundred men in the Fort under Col. Harding. They charged the fortifications several times, but were repulsed by our artillery with great loss. The enemy, as usual, before and after the fight, demanded a surrender offering to spare life if accepted, &c., &c. Col. Harding replied that he was ready for all the consequences. The enemy’s loss in killed was over one hundred and in prisoners three hundred. Our forces under Col. Lowe from Fort Henry are pursing them and others have been sent to intercept their retreat. Our loss was twelve killed and thirty wounded. [Signed] W. S. Rosecrans, Major General [Snip] A Nashville dispatch records a smart cavalry dash at Middletown, 15 miles from Murfreesboro on the 2d inst. Our Tennessee cavalry surprised a Rebel camp and captured a hundred prisoners. Western dispatches say that the Union ram, Queen of the West, ran the rebel blockade at Vicksburg on last Monday morning. One hundred heavy siege guns opened on her as she steamed past. [snip] A letter from Port Royal dated the 3d inst., says that the iron clad Montauk has been engaged in attacking the rebel battery on the river and although struck sixteen times upon the turret, the shots all glanced off doing our boat no damage. [snip] The harbor of Port Royal is full of vessels and troops and Gen. Porter had arrived. Port Royal papers of the 31st ult., says the City of Baltimore had arrived with troops. The Cahawba had passed the bar and a large fleet is waiting for the fog to lift to enter the harbor. No news from the Rappahannock. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS James Good Died in Taylor township, this county, on Friday, 6th, inst., James, son of Abraham and Catherine Good, aged 4 years, 7 months and 21 days. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ Hotmail®: Chat. Store. Share. Do more with mail. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_hm_justgotbetter_explore_012009

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, February 5, 1863 Volume 4, Number 19 NEWS Local and Personal Maj. George Raymond, formerly of Hollidaysburg, has resigned his position under the Government as commercial Agent at Balize, Honduras, and with his family is now in Washington city. At Home Wm. H. Sechler and John Deets, of Co. A, 11th Pa. Reserves and William Makin of Co. F, 133d, Pa. Vols., are now at home. The two former have received an honorable discharge from the service, while the latter is on a brief furlough to recover from the effects of a wound received at the battle of Fredericksburg. Success to them all. Letter from Conemaugh Conemaugh, Feb. 3, 1863 News items are so very scarce about here that we begin to think “there is nothing new under the sun.” About ninety secesh prisoners passed through this place on last Friday en route for Fortress Monroe. I understand that they were captured in Tennessee. They presented quite a squalid appearance and were poorly clad, some with old hats, old coats, ragged and very dirty. There was no uniformity whatever in their clothing. Although there is quite a number hereabouts who appear to sympathize deeply with their “Southern brethren,” and the cars stopped a considerable length of time at the station for wood and water, yet few or none of the “sympathizers” called to pay their respects or to offer any consolation whatever to their brethren in prison, thus proving that if republics are ungrateful, secession sympathizers are ditto. [Signed] R The Case of Lieut. F. M. Flanagan Inasmuch as a variety of conflicting rumors are going the rounds in connection with the dismissal of Lieut. Flanagan from the service and, as each of these rumors does a brave officer and worthy gentleman gross injustice, I deem it no more than right to state as follows: during the stay of our company – Co. F, 133d Penna. Vols. – at Fairfax, Virginia, a petition was framed by a number of the members requesting Lieut. F. to resign. This he refused to do and subsequently, the Secretary of War was petitioned to order his removal. A couple of weeks prior to the battle of Fredericksburg, an examining committee sat upon his case, and thereupon declared him to be incompetent to hold a commission At the battle of Fredericksburg, however, he acted so bravely and gallantly that a reaction took place in the minds of his opponents. The entire company without any exception, now absolutely adores him for the energy and pluck he then and there exhibited. When his discharge arrived in camp, shortly after the battle, and was made known to the company, a petition was immediately gotten up, under the superintendence of Lt. Col. William M’Cartney, of the 133d, begging for his reinstatement. This petition was signed by every member of Co. F, while Col. Allbach, commanding the brigade, wrote a letter to the Secretary of War, recommending him for re-appointment. So that the probability is that Lieut. Flanagan will be reinstated in command; in which case he will certainly be promoted to be Captain of the company, that post being vacant since the death of the lamented Capt. Jones This is a plain statement of facts. Lt. Flanagan, to be sure, has been dismissed from the service but he now stands higher in the estimation of his men than he ever did before. That he will be reinstated and promoted to a higher position in this company I have not the least doubt. Very Respectfully, [Signed] Ellis R. Williams >From our Volunteers Near Belle Plain Landing January 26, 1863 Letter from Co. A, 11th Pa. Reserves The Grand Army of the Potomac received marching orders on the 20th inst. Our regiment moved about one o’clock P. M. in the direction of Falmouth. We marched about ten miles when it became dark and we encamped for the night. Soon after camping it began to rain and continued raining all night without intermission, making the ground one vast swamp and rendering sleep impossible. Next morning at daylight, wet and un-refreshed, we continued our march. The roads were so muddy, however that marching was an almost utter impossibility and after six hours hard marching, we had succeeded in advancing only four miles. We went into camp about noon, the roads having become impassable. The artillery had stuck fast in the mud and the wagons were in the same condition. Eighteen horses were required to draw one piece of artillery and a caisson whereas in ordinary weather six horses could do the job with ease. We remained in camp until the morning of the 23d, the weather in the meantime becoming no better, when we were ordered back to our old encampment. Had the weather remained pleasant and the roads passable, I feel confident our army would have been victorious. Gen. Burnside’s plans were well laid and we were all determined to win or die. We noticed in THE ALLEGHANIAN of the 22d inst., a record of the death in Richmond prison of William W. Davis, a member of our company. When the news was read to the boys, it spread a gloom over all. He was a brave soldier and a Christian. His kindness and gentlemanly deportment had endeared him to the members of his company and regiment. He always had a kind word and pleasant smile for every one he met and under all difficulties, displayed the most cheerful spirit and fortitude. No one ever heard him utter a harsh word nor saw his face draw an angry frown. But, alas! He is gone forever. No costly monument marks his resting place, but he has a monument in our hearts which will last forever. His name will always remain green in our memories. The mother and relatives of the deceased have the sympathies of Co. A in their bereavement. Richard R. Davis is missing since the battle of Fredericksburg and we fear he is dead. James P. Rummell died at Wind Mill Point on the 20th inst., of chronic diarrhea. He was a native of Cherry Tree, Indiana county. The Paymaster is expected here daily. Some of the members of our regiment have not been paid for eleven months – which is an outrage on human forbearance. It is to be hoped that measures will be adopted by which the army will be paid more regularly hereafter The families of soldiers, many of them, must be suffering in consequence of this neglect to pay. Our company at present consists of thirty men fit for duty and five sick, making a total of thirty-five men in camp. There are none seriously ill. [Signed] D. J. Belle Plain Landing, Va. Jan. 19, 1863 Another letter from Co. A, 11th Reserves Without doubt our present encampment is the most out-of-the-way place we have yet been at. We are emphatically “out in the wilderness,” and pretty effectively cut off from communication with the civilized world. Our sutlers are not permitted to come here and the consequence is we are without any of those little necessaries usually furnished by them, for a consideration, to wit: tobacco, postage stamps, paper, envelopes, etc. That absence of these latter commodities will, I think, satisfactorily account for so few letters being sent home by the boys. Until lately our division had but a Colonel in command, but now Gen. Doubleday has charge of us. This is right; we were sadly in need of a commander. It would be good policy, furthermore, to fill all the vacant posts in the regiment. At present we have but five line and two field officers. The effective force of the regiment is but 225 men. Sergt. Wm. W. Evans, Richard Davis and Wm. W. Davis, of our company, were wounded and taken prisoners at the battle of Fredericksburg. They were taken to Libby Prison at Richmond. From some of our regiment who have lately been released we learn that Sergt. Evans was wounded in the left leg and that Davis – most likely Wm. W. Davis – had died there. As an item of general information I should not forget to mention that our regiment has not been paid off for eleven months! Of course, soldiers as a general thing don’t need very much money; but then, it is quite convenient to have a little of the article in your pocket – enough that you may be able to resent the imputation of being “dead broke.” Besides, a large proportion of the soldiers here have families at home who are dependent on Uncle Sam’s remittances for a subsistence. I see it stated in the papers that Paymasters, with their “pockets full of rocks,” are bobbing around in all directions. That they, in their perambulations, may not fail to come across the Pennsylvania Reserves - and that shortly - is the prayer, night and morning of. [Signed] D Co. C, 19th U.S. Infantry The Battle of Murfreesboro Camp near Murfreesboro, Tenn. January 9, 1863 (Extracts from a private letter) My Dear Sister: Five of the darkest days that ever passed over my head are gone and thousands lay ‘neath the gory field off which I came unscathed. Oh! It was dreadful, was the carnage of that brief period. One third of our company fell on the deadly field where we fought the enemy muzzle to muzzle. At dawn on the morning of Dec. 31st, the Rebels attacked Gen. Gill’s division, commanded by Gen. Johnson, capturing eleven cannon at the first onslaught by reason that the horses were off being watered. They hurled their columns against us with irresistible impetuosity. Brigade after brigade rushing on, with bullets and steel, their cannon hurling forth showers of iron hail, caused our men to retreat in confusion. I may say, we were absolutely routed. You can scarcely imagine what a feeling it produces upon the observer to see thousands of men, panic stricken, running hither and thither. The woods were darkened with soldiers flying from the line of battle, some wounded, others without hats or guns and all seemingly scared almost to death. Rousseau viewed the crisis with tears in his eyes. He rode before his veterans and told them what was left for them to do. To rescue the army from a ruinous disaster, they must turn the tide of battle; they must resist to the last drop of precious blood or consent to be chased across the Ohio River. Rosecrans came dashing up, cold sweat oozing from his forehead. Just here a cannon ball took off Gareshea’s (his A. A. G.) head and the blood splashed into Rosecrans’ face. He glanced at his favorite aid’s mangled body a moment then pointed down to a dark line of cedar woods as he told Rousseau something. We saw Rousseau shake his head and then he rode up to us. The die was cast – the Regulars must hold those cedars. So we were double-quicked into position and laid down at orders with our guns cocked and fingers on triggers. But a minute more and the “butternuts” came, six deep double-quick on us but, ah! “The Regulars were there!” We poured such an unerring shower of bullets into their advancing columns as to stagger them. The scene that ensued beggars description. We were only about one hundred feet apart in the dark cedar woods. They couldn’t drive us, for the volleys we poured in quick succession into their ranks was too much on flesh and blood. If it was any satisfaction to our dying to see the enemy bit the dust, they had it. Shortly the Regulars were alone. The volunteers had fled from both ends of our line and retreat or capture was our only alternative. We chose the former and after being ordered three times to retreat, we left. After leaving the cover of the woods, it was a run for life. The Rebels were on our heels and the withering blast that strewed the ground with dead and dying was terrible! Our old commander, Stephen D. Carpenter, fell first, riddled with bullets, thus terminating his twenty-five years of service. Just as we passed our batteries, some twenty five or thirty cannon opened with a roar that fairly shook the earth. Rousseau flung his hat away and yelled – “Rally, boys, rally! Rally, boys, rally!” We had done our duty – gained a few minutes of infinite value to our army. Rosecrans telegraphed to Washington that he had “sacrificed the Regulars to save his army.” We lost one third our brigade. All this happened before noon. We lay in line of battle for two days and nights. On New Year’s morning, we were surrounded and things never seemed more gloomy. About noon, the Rebels massed a powerful force against our right wing but Rosecrans was wide awake and quicker than lightening he double-quicked three lines of battle to meet them. They attacked us, but found us ready. Both armies lay on their arms all night. Friday, the 2d of January, dawned amid the booming of artillery. About noon Rosecrans succeeding in getting his army extricated from the chaos to which it had been reduced and his columns and divisions were again brought into line. Things began to wear a brighter aspect. We ran out of provisions, however, and our men had to commence eating dead horses. You must not doubt me when I say that we had to put three guards, with fixed bayonets, over a load of unhusked corn to keep the men from stealing it until it could be divided equally! In the afternoon we gained a great victory. The Rebels made a deadly onset on our left wing, commanded by Gens. Crittenten and Thomas, driving our men back. Rosecrans galloped along the lines and in thirty minutes had out twenty thousand men, in two columns, who charged bayonets on the foe. They piled the ground with dead Rebels, five of them to one of us and captured several flags. We drove them back about a mile on the left and advanced our lines about a quarter of a mile. On the morning of the 3d, the battle was continued. The Regulars were ordered to the front to dig trenches. Every spadeful of dirt we threw out was stirred and made light by the buzzing of bullets. It makes one feel somewhat ticklish to have a lot of sharpshooters picking at him, but to tell the truth I felt no fear. Many were shot down, however, while working. It rained all day, too, and the water ran in and filled the trenches about as fast as they were dug. But we were satisfied – “Old Rose” wasn’t going to retreat. That night we spent in the trenches; it rained all the time and a muddy ditch with twelve to eighteen inches water in it rather added to our discomfort yet the boys cracked jokes all night about “that foot race out of the cedars.” We didn’t like to run but knew it was death to remain. Well, next morning we found that the enemy had evacuated Murfreesboro and fled in the night. They couldn’t stand six days’ hard fighting without sleep. We were not sorry. Then we got to burying the dead. We hauled nineteen hundred of our killed out of the “dark cedars” alone. The Regulars were all buried on a little knoll together. But, oh! You should have seen the piles of dead Rebels that lay scattered around, proving with what desperate determination the attack had been made. Many a little boy lay there lifeless, their faces wearing an innocent smile – they seemed not to have known the hatred that was deeply imprinted on the weather beaten faces of the Arkansas brigade. We are now in camp at Murfreesboro and straightening up again. *** Your affectionate brother, Reuben Jones The 54th Pa. Vols. The Johnstown TRIBUNE understands indefinitely that Lieut. Col. B. M’Dermit has resigned his position in this regiment and that Maj. Linton has been made Lieut. Colonel and Capt. Sutor, of Co. A., Major. The 11th Pa. Cavalry This regiment, to which belongs Capt. Jim Skelly’s Cambria county cavalry company (Co. F) was fully engaged in the late fight on the Blackwater and suffered severely. In the published list of casualties we can distinguish no names of persons resident hereabout. Quarterly Meeting The Quarterly Meeting for Cambria circuit will be held at the M. E. Church, this place, commencing on Saturday, 14th inst., at 2 o’clock P. M. Rev. Lynch, Presiding Elder, will be present. Important to School Directors The attention of School Directors throughout this county is invited to the following section of the Common School Law, passed this winter, in relation to their duties: “That it shall be the duty of the board of directors in each school district to publish annual statement of the amount of money received and expended and the amount due from collectors and setting forth all the financial operations of the district, in not less than ten written or printed handbills to be put up in the most public places in the district.” The notice should be signed by the President of the School Board and attested by the Secretary. It is the custom in some districts to publish the statement in the county papers which answers the same purpose as handbills. New Paper A new paper to be called the JOHNSTOWN DEMOCRAT is to be established in Johnstown about the middle of the present month. J. F. Campbell, formerly of the Blairsville RECORD and more recently of the Greensburg REPUBLICAN, will be the editor. We wish the new enterprise all manner of success providing, of course, that the paper prove loyal to the Government. A Democratic print of this class would be something out of the common run in this county. Eulogy By invitation R. L. Johnston, Esq. will deliver a eulogy in the Court room on our late and lamented brethren and townsmen, Richard M. Jones and George W. Todd and all the others that fell at the battle for Fredericksburg, Va., on the evening of the 23d of February, inst. at 7 o’clock. [Signed] G. W. Wisegarver Hugh Jones Edw. D. Evans, Committee Eclipses There will be four eclipses this year as follows: 1. A partial eclipse of the sun, May 18. Invisible in the United States, except in California and Oregon. 2. A total eclipse of the moon, June 1, in the evening. Visible in part of the United States but generally as a partial eclipse. 3. The annual eclipse of the sun, Nov. 11, invisible in America. 4. A partial eclipse of the moon in the morning of Nov. 25. Digits 11:40. Visible in the United States. Summary of War News [extracts from lengthy article] Gen. Couch is now in command of the Right Grand Division; Gen. Meade the Center; Gen. W. F. Smith on the Left and Gen. Sigel, the Reserve. Gen. Hunter has arrived at Port Royal and resumed his command. He has issued a general order, promising active operations at once and laying out the programme for a vigorous campaign. President Lincoln on the Peninsular Campaign While Maj. Gen. Hitchcock was under examination before the McDowell court of Inquiry on the 16th, the following letter from the President was placed before the Court: Washington, April 9, 1862 To Maj. Gen. M’Clellan: My Dear Sir: Your dispatches, complaining that you are not properly sustained, while they do not offend me, pain me very much. Blenker’s Division was withdrawn before you left here and you know the pressure under which I did it and as I thought, acquiesced in it, certainly not without reluctance. After you left I ascertained that less that 20,000 unorganized men, without a field battery, were all you designed should be left for the defense of Washington and Manassas Junction and part of this even was to go to Gen. Hooker’s old position. Gen. Blank’s corps, once designed for Manassas Junction was divided and led up on the line of Winchester and Strasburg and could not leave that position without again exposing the Upper Potomac and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. This presented or would present, when M’Dowell and Sumner should be gone, a great temptation for the enemy to turn back from the Rappahannock and sack Washington. My explicit directions sustained by the judgment of all the commanders of corps, that Washington should be left secure, had been entirely neglected. It was precisely this that drove me to detain M’Dowell. I do not forget that I was satisfied with your arrangement to leave Banks at Manassas Junction. But when that arrangement was broken up and nothing was substituted for it, of course, I was not satisfied. I was constrained to substitute something for it myself. And now allow me to ask you, do you really think I could permit the line from Richmond via Manassas Junction to this city to be entirely open, except what resistance could be presented by less that 20,000 unorganized troops? This is a question which the country will not allow me to evade. There is a curious mystery about the number of troops now with you. I telegraphed you on the 6th, saying that you had over 100,000 with you. I had just obtained from the Secretary of War a statement taken, as he said, from your own returns, making 108,000 then with you and en route to you. You now say you will have but 85,000 men when all en route to you shall have reached you. How can this discrepancy of 35,000 be accounted for? As to Gen. Wool’s command, I understand that it is doing precisely what a number of your own would have to do if that command was away. I suppose the whole force which has gone forward to you is with you by this time; and if so, I think it is the precise time for you to strike a blow. By delay the enemy will readily gain on you; that is, he will gain faster by fortifications and re-enforcements than you can by re-enforcements alone. And once more let me tell you, it is indispensable to you that you strike a blow. I am powerless to help. This you will do me the justice to remember. I was always opposed to going down the Bay in search of a field, instead of fighting at or near Manassas, as only shifting and not surmounting a difficulty; that we would find the same enemy and the same or equal entrenchments at either place. The county will not fail to note – is noting now – that the present hesitation to move upon an entrenched enemy is but the story of Manassas repeated. I beg leave to assure you that I have never written or spoken to you in greater kindness of feeling than now, nor with a fuller purpose to sustain you so far as in my most anxious judgment I consistently can. But you must act. Yours, very truly, [Signed] A. Lincoln ---------------------------------------------------------------- MARRIAGES Rowland-Furguson Married at the residence of the bride on Thursday, 29th ultimo by the Rev. Evans, Mr. Amos W. Rowland to Miss Mary Elizabeth Furguson, both of Blacklick township, this county. For the delicious cake accompanying the above notice, the “twain in one” have our unqualified thanks, coupled with the hope that they may live forever. ---------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS Mr. William Wherry Died at his residence, in this place, on Saturday, 31st ult., Mr. William Wherry, aged about 69 years. Mr. Wherry’s illness was brief. He took his bed on Wednesday and died on the following Saturday. He had attained to a green old age – to the ordinary span allotted to mortals. – and quietly and serenely his spirit took its flight to that other world where “the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest.” He was universally esteemed for his many good qualities. He leaves a wife and several grown-up children, with many other relatives, to mourn his loss. 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Thanks to everyone who helped me obtain the civil war pictures from the link provided on this site. I was finally able to click on the original link and get through and what a fabulous array of pics! Thanks again, A few years ago I started to research my fathers side of the family and came upon a priest that looks identical to my grandfather, but I can't find any references to him in the info I have. There was mention here as to where to write regarding Catholic priests for more info but I don't remember and can't find it in my files. Can anyone help? I'm looking for Peter Fox, He was assigned to Holy Name from 1902 to 1905 then sent back to his original parish where he lived out his life and passed away in 1928. The Cambria County Historical Society gave me a small obit, but did not include parents, siblings or date of birth. If you have the Holy Name Church book that was sold as a fund raiser when the "new" church was built in 1968, his picture is in it. I've asked my aunt but she has no idea who he is either. In general, I'm searching for the obit of my grandfather, Francis B. Fox, the blacksmith from Ebensburg, married to Mae Buck. I cannot locate any sibblings and I am not to sure how to go about it. His father was Henry (Fuchs) Fox from Germany married Charolette Rett (?) (I have this info at another location) but that's about it. Any help would be appreciated. Pam Fox-Esposito [1]pudgeesposito1@verizon.net References 1. mailto:pudgeesposito1@verizon.net

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, February 26, 1863 Volume 4, Number 22 NEWS Local and Personal We have received a lengthy communication concerning an exhibition held by the scholars of a school in Cambria township taught by Mr. Richard W. Pryce during the past winter, for all of which we cannot find room. The substance if of it, however, is that the exhibition was a very nice thing and that the scholars under the admirable tuition of their preceptor, acquitted themselves creditably. We are glad to hear it. We notice that the borough authorities have had the foot walk from the Academy to the Railroad Depot laid in tan bark. Inasmuch as this somewhat extensively traveled thoroughfare has hitherto boasted of a surface formation of nothing but mud – deeply, darkly, beautifully muddy mud – we are at a loss for words to express our gratitude. However, thanks to whom thanks are due and may the next heavy rain storm fail most effectually in precipitating the entire tan bark-ular fabric to the bottom of the hill, the sides of which it now adorns, as many conversant with the laws of gravitation are of opinion. Personal Lieut. R. M. Jones of Co. A., 11th Penna. Reserves is here at home on furlough. He was wounded at the second battle of Bull Run, last August, since which time he has languished in a hospital at Washington. We are rejoiced to learn that he is recovering, slowly but surely, and will doubtless ultimately be enabled to regain his wonted health and strength. Success to him. Sergt. John N. Evans, of Co. F, 133d Penna. Vols., has arrived home, he having been honorably discharged from the service by reason of physical disability. He was slightly wounded at the battle of Fredericksburg, since which time he has been suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism. He looks somewhat bleached as to personal appearance but in other respects is a “good as new.” Robert E. and David Jones, residents in Cambria township, the former a member of the 12th U. S. Infantry and the latter of the 145th Penna. Vols., have each received an honorable discharge and come home. Robert was wounded in the hand at the battle of Malvern Hill from the effects of which he was so unfortunate as to lose his right index finger. They look as if soldiering had agreed with them. Capt. James C. Burke of Co. A, 11th Reserves is now in town on brief leave of absence from his command. He looks “fine as silk” and appears to bear the burdens of military life bravely. There are few better men in the world than the Captain. Ellis R. Williams of Co. F, 133d, was here on brief furlough during the week. Those “boxes” we spoke about last week as having been sent hence to the boys were taken safely to their destination by Ellis. He returned on Tuesday. A good boy is “E. R. W.” Joseph Owens of Co. A, 11th Reserves is also at home on furlough. He complains of excellent health and reports the balance of his comrades, what is left of them, in the same enviable condition. Lieut. F. M. Flanagan By reference to the letter of army correspondent, “E. R. W.,” printed on this page it will be seen that Lieut. Francis M. Flanagan has been elected Captain of Co. F, 133d Penna. Vols., by a unanimous vote. He formerly held the position of Second Lieutenant in this company with the circumstances attendant upon his resignation of which our readers are familiar. This is a handsome compliment to a deserving man – a compliment that will only be the more appreciated because unasked for. Lieut. F. stand high in the respect and esteem of his comrades and he has shown himself worthy of all the confidence they may repose in him. Co. F has won an enviable name and fame for heroism and endurance and under the leadership of Capt. Flanagan its future history will decorate as bright a page as its past. We congratulate all hands on the happy result of the issue. >From Our Volunteers Letter from Co. F, 133d Penna. Vols. Near Stoneman’s Switch, Va. February 22, 1863 A great many items worthy of note have transpired since I wrote you last, prominent among which I may mention Burnside’s defeat by the elements, our removal to a new camp, etc. etc. We were participants in the former grand fizzle. They marched us about eight miles up the Rappahannock when the flood gates of heaven were opened and the rain commenced to pour down upon us. I went to bed that night, as usual, and next morning on awakening, I could have almost sworn it had been raining mud all night! It was an utter impossibility to proceed further, consequently preparations were at once made for a retrograde movement. We were all obliged to fall to and construct a corduroy road so as to enable the artillery and transportation wagons to return in which work we were engaged for two days. We then returned to our old camp. Ten days ago we received orders to pack knapsacks and proceed to our new camp, two miles nearer Falmouth. The whole regiment have built comfortable quarters and are now receiving better attentions than ever since. “Fighting Joe Hooker” has assumed command. We have fresh bread three times a week – a luxury greatly needed by the boys. Our paymaster, Major Taylor, paid us a welcome visit the other day, distributing to each member $36.40. He promised to call again in a few days, to settle two months further of our pay, which operation will square our account with Uncle Samuel up to the 21st December. Our Colonel, F. B. Speakman, has left camp on account of sickness. Lieut. Col. M’Cartney commands in his stead. The latter has been with us only a short time, but I assure you the brief acquaintance existing has already developed itself in a flame of never dying friendship on both sides. The Quartermaster of the regiment, J. B. Castner, has resigned on account of ill health. He was a good man and kind friend, and we were loath to lose him. O. N. Ramsey, formerly Quartermaster’s Sergeant, has been appointed to succeed him. An election was held in our company last week for commissioned officers to fill the vacancies caused by the ravages of war. The result was as follows: Captain: Francis M. Flanagan, elected without opposition. First Lieutenant, Samuel W. Davis. Second Lieutenant, John O. Evans. They will all prove worthy and efficient officers. During a recent visit to Washington I called to see my friends in Co. A, 11th Reserves, encamped at present on Minor’s Hill, four miles above Georgetown. Their measure of fame is full; their deeds will live upon the pages of history when the tombs that mark their last resting places shall be moth-grown and obliterated by the hand of time. The general health of the company was good. In this connection I deem it a mere act of justice to return my thanks to A. J. Rhey, Esq., of Washington city, but formerly of Ebensburg, for the many little kindnesses he has showered upon our company since our debut on the “sacred soil.” Cambria has given birth to many excellent sons, but none better than Jack Rhey. Kind, courteous, generous and chivalric – a true and tried friend of the soldier – a man in every attribute of the word – may he live forever! Our company enjoys excellent health and spirits. [Signed] E. R. W. Destructive Fire On Friday evening last at about midnight the extensive planing mill establishment of Mr. Ben F. Williams, in the western end of town by some means caught fire and in a short time was reduced to a smoldering mass of ruins. When discovered the flames had made such headway that any attempt to stay their ravages would have been utterly futile; so the many spectators were obliged to stand idly by and see the property of an enterprising and respected citizen resolve itself into nothingness. We are assured there had been no fire inside the establishment for one week preceding the casualty. From this, it would be safe to infer that the fire was the work of that vilest of all vile- beings, the incendiary. Besides the planing apparatus, the mill also contained a flouring-mill and corn-cob crusher, rotated by steam, both of which were destroyed. Carpenter tools to the value of about $200, the property of Mr. Thomas Rodgers, also fed the flames. Mr. Williams’ loss is estimated at $5,000, insured for $3,000 in the West Branch Insurance Company of Lock Haven, Penna. Borough Election The election of officers for the municipality of Ebensburg came off on Friday last. No excitement whatever was manifested in the premises – indeed we do not remember to have ever seen an affair of the kind pass off quieter and with less flow of “spirits.” Following are the names of those who succeed in making the landing: Borough at Large Burgess – James Myers School Directors – Able Lloyd Phil S Noon Joshua D. Parrish East Ward Constable – Evan E. Evans Town Council - John J. Evans Thomas J. Davis John W. Roberts John Thompson D. J. Jones Inspectors – William D. Davis L. Rodgers Judge of Election - Daniel J. Davis Assessor - Lemuel Davis West Ward Constable - M. M. O’Neill Town Council – R. S. Bunn Edward Glass John A. Blair John D. Thomas George W. Oatman Inspectors – William Barnes Jno. H. Evans Judge of Election - Michael Hasson Assessor - George Gurley License Notice The following named persons have filed Petitions in the office of the Clerk of the Quarter Sessions of Cambria county for Quart and Tavern License. To wit: Tavern License Peter Soley, borough of Cambria John Coad, borough of Cambria R. Durach, 3d Ward, Johnstown James B. M’Creight, 2d Ward, Johnstown Anna Mari Kurtz, 1st Ward, Conemaugh borough Francis Dashner, Allegheny township George M’Gough, Clearfield township Henry Foster, Ebensburg, West ward Samuel S. Paul, Croyle township Michael Kearns, Croyle township Frederick Veigle, Washington township Joseph Cole, Carrolltown borough John Moore, Richland township Daniel Confair, Taylor township Ellen Masterson, 3d Ward, Johnstown Quart License Tudor & Jones J. M’Donald, Clerk Office of Clerk Quarter Sessions Ebensburg, February 19, 1863 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 4th day of March next, to wit: The partial account of John F. Barnes and David Copelin, administrators of John Gontz, deceased. The second account of Francis Devlin, administrator of Patrick Cole, deceased. The account of Peter Earhart and Nicholas Shank, administrators of Henry Kollis, dec’d. The second account of Samuel Douglass, guardian of the minor heirs of Daniel Huber, Jr., dec’d. The final account of Samuel Douglass and John Zech, administrators of John Zech, dec’d. The account of William Berkstresser, administrator of Thomas Adams, dec’d. The account of Elizabeth Stahl and H. Kinkead, administrators of Jacob Stahl, dec’d. The first account of Joseph Custer, executor of the estate of Sarah’s father, dec’d. The account of George Rushaberger, administrator of Mary Cupp, dec’d. The account of Isaac Reighard, executor of William Reighard, dec’d. The account of John F. Gibbons, administrator of Michael F. Gibbons, dec’d. The account of Joseph W. Pringle, executor of Lewis Paul, dec’d. E. F. Lytle, Register Ebensburg, Jan. 21, 1863 List of Letters Remaining in the Post office, Ebensburg, Pa., up to February 15, 1863: Mrs. Rachel Breech Mrs. Emma Bryan Mrs. Ann Baxter, 2 Mrs. E. S. Burn John A. Bradley Abraham Brown John Coke Miss Rosanna Caine John D. Davis Thos. Davis Sarah Davis Daniel Davis Mary Jane Davis Thos. Davis Robert R. Davis Sarah Evans, 2 Maggie C. Evans Evan P. Evans Wm. C. Evans Maggie Evans (north) Thos. E. Evans David E. Evans James Ferrel Rich’d. Gittings Samuel Gittings Griffith Griffith Wm. W. Griffith Agnes George Margaret Glass, 2 Sue Gallagher Joseph Heiner Josephine O’Harra Rev. D. J. Irwin Mary E. Jones Hannah Jones Thos. James Wm. Jones Daniel J. James Mary D. Jones David D. James Jr. Rich’d. Kaylor Wm. A. B. Kelley Abram Longnecker James D. M’Kinsia Joseph D. Myers, 2 James Gooney Wm. H. Makin Robt. A. M’Coy Bridget M’Cullough Mrs. Morgan Provost Marshal Cambria Co. Peter Noon Isaac Paul Mary Jane Reese Samuel R. Reese David Rowland Abram Ribblet Jane Roberts Catharine Donovan Amos W. Rowland Mary Jane Reese James M. Spalding Emmanuel Sultzbaugh Thomas J. Shumate Wm. Stonebraker Ephraim Sand Charles Sherland James Thomas John Wilkinson Hannah Westover Daniel Wiley Doc. Robert Young Frederick Yingling Persons calling for the above letters will please say they are advertised. John Thompson, P. M. Ebensburg, February 19, 1863 The Resources of Pennsylvania The committee appointed to confer with the Auditor General in relation to the publication of a map showing the railroads, canals and navigable waters, coal fields, iron factories and oil districts in Pennsylvania have reported that the State has twenty-five thousand miles of railroad and about a thousand miles of canals, ten thousand square miles of bituminous coal land, four hundred square miles of anthracite, affording nine and one-third million tons of anthracite and sixty-seven million bushels of bituminous coal of the tonnage of 1860. Her improved lands, cash value, was six hundred and sixty-two million, fifty thousand seven hundred and seven dollars; agricultural implements, twenty-two million four hundred and forty-two thousand eight hundred and forty-two dollars. Of the total products of iron ore in 1860, in the United States, which were two million five hundred and fourteen thousand two hundred and eighty-two tons of iron mined, there were one million seven hundred and six thousand four hundred and seventy-six tons mined in Pennsylvania. The total product of bar iron in the United States in 1860 was four hundred and six thousand two hundred and ninety-eight tons, of which two hundred and fifty-nine thousand seven hundred and nine tones were made in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania contains ninety- three anthracite furnaces, one hundred and fifty charcoal and coke furnaces, one hundred and ten refining forges and ninety-one rolling mills. List of Jurors, March 1863 Grand Jurors Michael Leavy, Foreman, Farmer, Allegheny twp. Ager, Andrew, Farmer, Washington Burns, John B., Farmer, Susquehanna Bowman, John M., Printer, 5th Ward, Johnstown Brown, Peter, Smith, Wilmore Barns, Charles, Wagonmaker, 1st Ward, Johnstown Brindle, Albert, Mason, Conemaugh Boro Campbell Henry B., Farmer, Blacklick Davis, Rowland R., Farmer, Cambria Donoughe, Patrick, Farmer, Washington Dunmoyer, Daniel, Farmer, Croyle Gardner, Frederick, Farmer, Conemaugh Glass, Edward, Founder, West Ward, Ebensburg Gageby, R. B., Farmer, 3d Ward, Johnstown Helfrick, Baltzer, Farmer, Chest Hess, John L., Farmer, Croyle Hess, David R., Grocer, Taylor Lantzey, John, Farmer, Chest Myres, Anthony, Farmer, Allegheny Mardis, Joseph, Farmer, Blacklick Nutter, Walter, Farmer, Chest Plitt, Charles, Butcher, 1st Ward, Johnstown Tiley, Wm., Jr., Merchant, Washington Weaver, Christian, Tanner, Richland Traverse Jurors – First Week Ames, F. N., Farmer, Jackson Baxter, Charles, Tailor, Jackson Bennett, John, Farmer, Carroll Canby, Timothy, Farmer, Clearfield Colbert, Charles, Laborer, Millville Cooper, Philip, Farmer, Clearfield Culler, Wm., Carpenter, 3d Ward, Johnstown Criste, Daniel, Farmer, Summerhill Boro Cogan, Ephraim, Farmer, Taylor Douglass, J. H., Farmer, Clearfield Dodson, Wm., Farmer, Clearfield Dunegan, Patrick, Farmer, Clearfield Denny, Peter, Farmer, Chest Davis, Evan M., Farmer, Summerhill Eighensayher, G., Farmer, Taylor Fronheiser, Jacob, Merchant, 3d Ward, Johnstown Farren, Patrick, Farmer, Cambria Fend, Jae., Baker, 4th Ward, Johnstown Fockler, A., Merchant, 5th Ward Johnstown Gates, Isaac, Farmer, White Glosser, Geo., Farmer, Chest Kring, Samuel, Farmer, Richland Kenly, S., Smith, 3d Ward, Johnstown Kane, Matthias, Farmer, White Kurtz, G., Butcher, 4th Ward, Johnstown King, Geo. S., Gentleman, 2d Ward, Johnstown Kerney, J. D., Sen. Constable, Conemaugh Layton, Wm., Smith, 3d Ward, Johnstown Lehman, David, Farmer, Richland Mentzer, Joseph, Mason, Conemaugh Mannion, John, Farmer, Susquehanna M’Creight, James, Inn Keeper, 2d Ward, Johnstown Pringle, Jacob, Shook Maker, Croyle Pate, Morris, Butcher, Ebensburg Pringle, John P., Farmer, 3d Ward, Johnstown Pringle, John, Farmer, Wilmore Paul, Samuel S., Sawyer, Croyle Rutledge, Irwin, Justice, 1st Ward, Johnstown Stutzman, Abraham, Farmer, Yoder Suttlemoyer, Geo., Farmer, Summerhill Sharbaugh, Jacob, Farmer, Carroll Sharp, Allen, Farmer, Croyle Trefts, John, Butcher, 4th Ward, Johnstown Todd, Thos. Constable, Ebensburg Tomilson, Joseph, Farmer, Allegheny VanScoyoc, Thos., Farmer, White Wagner, Jacob, Farmer, Jackson Weakland, Samuel, Farmer, Carroll Traverse Jurors – Second Week Amigh, Christian, Farmer, Richland Blencher, John, Farmer, Chest Buchanan, John S., Merchant, 2d Ward, Johnstown Berkeypile, Geo., Farmer, Richland Bell, James, Roller, 1st Ward, Johnstown Berkstresser, Wm., Farmer, Susquehanna Braniff, Michael, Farmer, Summerhill Burgoon, Jacob, Farmer, Washington Cramer, Joseph, Farmer, Allegheny Detrich, Matthis, Farmer, Chest Donoughe, Patrick, Farmer, Allegheny Downy John, Farmer, Allegheny Davis, Timothy, Farmer, Jackson Elder, John, Miller, Chest Farren, John J., Farmer, Cambria Fisher, Lewis, Farmer, Richland Fox, Francis, Farmer, Richland Glass, Henry, Farmer, Allegheny Goughenour, S. D., Farmer, Jackson Glasgow, John, Farmer, White Hunt, Timothy, Smith, Yoder Harshberger, Samuel, Farmer, Yoder Harris, W. W., Farmer, Jackson Harr, M. S., Saddler, Ebensburg Horle, Caspar, Cabinet Maker, 4th Ward, Johnstown Jeffries, Cyrus, Merchant, White Luther, Jacob Jr., Farmer, Susquehanna Logh, Jos., Smith, 5th Ward, Johnstown Lucas, David, Sen. Clerk, Conemaugh boro Moran, Patrick, Smith, Loretto Marbourg, Frederick, Merchant, 2d Ward Johnstown M’Dann, Patrick, Farmer, Summerhill M’Ateer, Peter, Farmer Allegheny M’Gough Geo., Farmer, Clearfield Miller, Joseph, Farmer, White Noble, A. C., Constable, Wilmore Pringle, John, Farmer, Jackson Pickworth, John, Farmer, Conemaugh, Parks, John, Marble Cutter, 4th Ward, Johnstown Pringle, Jason, Farmer, Summerhill Scott, Thos., Puddler, Millville Shoup, Daniel, Bricklayer, 1st Ward, Johnstown Singer, Jacob, Farmer, Conemaugh Shute Jacob, Laborer, Conemaugh Troxell, Perry, Farmer, White Wilkinson, John, Farmer, Jackson Walters, Joseph, Farmer, Allegheny Weakland, Simon, Farmer, Allegheny -------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS Alexander Elmer Slick Died in Summerhill township, this county, 21st inst., of inflammation of the brain, after a short illness, Alexander Elmer, youngest son of B. F. and Ann E. Slick, aged 4 years and 11 days. Catharine Amanda Conrad Died in Allegheny township, this county, on Saturday, 21st instant, Miss Catharine Amanda Conrad, aged almost 19 years. Two More Cambria Soldiers Dead: William W. Evans and Benjamin Davis We are grieved to have to announce the death in Richmond prison of two more of Cambria’s brave sons – Sergt. William W. Evans of Co. A, 11th Pa. Reserves and Benjamin Davis of Co. C, 19th Regular Infantry. The former was wounded in the thigh at the battle of Fredericksburg where he fought long and valiantly; the latter on the hotly contested field of Murfreesboro – both falling into the hands of the enemy. Sergt. Evans was a resident of this place and leaves a widowed mother and several brothers and sisters to mourn his untimely loss. Young Davis lived in Cambria township. Melancholy Accident On Saturday last a man named M’Combie, resident in the northern section of this county met with sudden death under the following circumstances: He was coming to town with a wagon load of lumber, by way of the Ebensburg and Susquehanna Plank Road. When some four miles out, near Mr. Morris Jones’ farm, the wagon ran over an embankment, precipitating him from the top of the load and overturning the lumber upon him. He was terribly bruised and survived but a few minutes. The deceased was aged about 19 years. Eulogy The eulogy of R. L. Johnston, Esq., delivered on Monday eve to the memory of Major George W. Todd, Richard M. Jones and others of Cambria’s noble sons who have fallen by the bullets of Traitors was a glowing tribute to departed worth. He did entire justice to the subject and was listened to with marked attention by a large audience. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/howitworks?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_howitworks_012009

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, February 19, 1863 Volume 4, Number 21 NEWS Pennsylvania Railroad The revised organization for conducting the business of the Pennsylvania Railroad went into operation on the 2d inst. The road will hereafter be divided into three divisions to be known as the Philadelphia, the Middle and Pittsburg divisions; the first to be under the superintendency of Geo. C. Franciscus; the second under that of Samuel D. Young; and the third under that of Andrew Carnegie. The Engineer and Maintenance of Way Departments will be under the charge of W. H. Wilson, with the title of Chief Engineer. The Chief Engineer will be aided by the following Resident Engineers: J. C. Sharpless, M. Willson and J. S. Love. J. H. Linewell is Engineer of Bridges, &c. John P. Laird has charge of the motive department. Chris. Shinafelt Mr. Chris. Shinafelt of Co. F, 133d Penna. Vols., who was shot through the head at the battle of Fredericksburg and severely wounded, has arrived home on furlough. He is recovering. Sheriff’s Sales Herewith we present an abstract of the real estate advertised to be sold by the Sheriff of Cambria county at the Court House, Ebensburg, on Monday, 2d March, proximo: Thomas Yorkey, Millville borough, lot of ground with small house thereon. Daniel Conaway, Alleghany township, 40 acres, 30 acres cleared, with two story plank house and log barn. Michael Boland, Taylor township, 4 acres, one acre cleared, with one and a half story house. Maria Magehan, deceased, Summitville borough, a lot of ground with one and a half story frame house and coal house. Michael O’Skelly, Washington township, 96 acres, unimproved. George M’Creery, Susquehanna township, 150 acres, 50 acres cleared, with one and a half story hewed log house and log barn. Frederick George, Washington township, 300 acres, 35 acres cleared, with two story log house, two story plank house, frame barn and log stable. John M’Kinzie, Jr., Washington township, 86 acres, 60 acres cleared, with two story dwelling house and log barn. Henry M’Cartney, Taylor township, lot of ground with two story plank house. Timothy R. Davis, Jackson township, two tracts of land, one containing 83 acres and 34 perches, the other 313 acres and 54 perches and allowance, with the appurtenances and hereditaments. Edward M’Glade, Washington township, 116 acres and 154 perches and allowance. Promoted We learn from the DEM. & SENT. that Lieut. J. L. Brallier of Co. C, 115th Penna. Vols., has received the appointment of Adjutant of the regiment in which he belongs. The Lieut. is a worthy young man and it is with pleasure we hear of his preferment. The 54th Penna. Vols. Since the resignation of Lieut. Col. M’Dermitt, the roster of this regiment has been as follows: Col. J. M. Campbell, commanding. Lieut. Col. John P. Linton, promoted from the Majorship Major Enoch D. Yutzy, promoted from Captaincy of Co. C. Adjutant Wm. H. Rose Flag for the 54th Penna. Vols. In the House of Representatives, Penna., Feb 9th inst.: Mr. Pershing (Cambria) read in his place a joint resolution relative to the purchasing of a flag for the 54th regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers and moved that the orders be suspended and the House proceed to the consideration of the bill. The motion was agreed to. The joint resolution was read and agreed to as follows: “Whereas, The flag presented by the State to the 54th regiment Pennsylvania volunteers was accidentally destroyed by fire in the camp of said regiment in the absence of Col. Jacob M. Campbell, the commanding officer, who, at the time, with the greater portion of his command was in pursuit of guerillas under Col. Imboden, of the rebel army; therefore, “Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives, etc., That the governor be and he is hereby authorized to procure, at the expense of the State, a flag and present the same on behalf of the State, to the said 54th regiment.” The rule being suspended, the joint resolution was read the third time and the question being on its final passage. Mr. Pershing said: Perhaps, Mr. Speaker, it is due to the House that I should make a brief explanation in reference to the proposition now before the House. In conformity with the action of the Legislature authorizing the Governor, in behalf of the State, to present flags to the various regiments, a flag was presented to the 54th regiment. That regiment was made up of men from Cambria and Somerset counties. It has been engaged for the last year along the line of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and although it has been placed in a position in which its officers are out of the line of promotion, yet it has rendered most efficient service to the Government. The commanding officer at different times was threatened by a force very much superior to his own and he had permission from those in command over him to abandon that road, which would, of courses, have been to abandon Cumberland to the mercy of the enemy. He, with the little band of men with him, took the responsibility of holding that section of country and with one regiment, they maintained the position in the face of a superior foe. At one time the Colonel received information that Colonel Imboden, the celebrated guerilla chief of the rebel army, was committing depredations some distance off. He started in pursuit, made a night march a considerable number of miles and returning to his camp, he found it in flames. Not only the flag but also his private property was destroyed, although he succeeded in saving the papers of the regiment. Now his men desire that the flag thus lost shall be replaced by the State of Pennsylvania. There are men who wo’d be entirely willing to make a contribution to furnish a flag, but the soldiers would more highly appreciate the gift if coming from their State. I need not speak in eulogy of this regiment; that has been done very recently by an intelligent gentleman of one of the New York Papers.” The joint resolution passed finally. Elegy: To the Memory of Those of Cambria’s Sons who Fell at Fredericksburg When the proud Flag of Freedom was hurl’d to the ground, And Traitors with laugher and jeers stood around - When the Star-Spangled Banner they dared to deride, And Liberty’s children mock’d and defied, A world stood aghast! – whilst tyrants looked on, And smiled at the thought that the “Union” was gone. The war-cry was sounded. Its notes loud and shrill Swept onward and upward, o’er valley and hill; The sound was re-echoed from mountain and glen – The Country: our Country’s in danger! And when Old Cambria’s brave sons heard the tocsin’s shrill jar They rushed to the rescue – went forth in the war. Ah! Dear to their hearts was that bright spot of earth, The home of their childhood, the land of their birth; Yet nearer and dearer their Country than all, Health, friends, prospects, bright visions and all. Forth manfully went they – alas! who can tell How bravely they fought, how nobly they fell. Weep! Cambria, weep! Thy sons true and brave Have fallen, yea, fallen – they sleep in the grave; Their toils are now over, the cannon’s loud roar And din of dread battle shall wake them no more. Deep in the cold earth the soldier is lying, Above him, the winter-winds sadly are sighing: Soon the turf will be green o’er his low, narrow bed, Bright flowers will bloom where his life-blood was shed. But, ah! Shall those heroes by Traitor-hands slain Be ever forgotten – their deaths be in vain? Will we cringingly bow to vile Treason? – no, never! Our watchword is, Liberty, now and forever! Okeana, O., Feby., 1863, by E. L. Kelly Dispatch A dispatch from Brig. Gen Kelly, dated Harper’s Ferry, Feb 13th, to Lieut. Col. Cheesborough, A. A. G. says: “Yesterday about 1 o’clock a squad of Baylor’s Rebel cavalry attacked a small scouting part of the 12th Pennsylvania Calvary from Kearneysville of 12 men near Southfield, killing one, wounding two and capturing four men and several horses. About 4 o’clock p.m. my scouts from here fell in with the same party a few miles south of Charleston and after a running fight of several miles recaptured our men and horses and captured Lieut. Baylor, two of his men and several horses. War News this Week The War News this week is meager. The Army of the Potomac is quiet, but Gen. Hooker is hard at work re-organizing his forces, preparatory to a forward move. A large part of the Rebel Army of Virginia are said to have been moved to Vicksburg. The Rebel advance in Mississippi are reported to be at Okolono, trying to repair the railroad destroyed by Gen. Grant. News from New Orleans to the 6th inst., is unimportant. -------------------------------------------------------------------- MARRIAGES Tom Thumb The great excitement in New York during the past week and indeed for weeks past is the marriage of the famous Gen. Tom Thumb (Chas. S. Stratton) and Miss Lavina Warren, a “bonnie wee thing” just the match for the redoubtable General which interesting event came off with great ceremony and ostentation on Tuesday. It is said to be a genuine love affair and no mere match for convenience or with an eye to business. 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The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, January 29, 1863 Volume 4, Number 18 NEWS In Town Lieut. F. M. Flanagan and Ellis R. Williams, both of Co. F., 133d Penna. Vols., are at home, the former on a brief furlough while the latter has been discharged. They report the balance of the company as being in good health and spirits when they left Falmouth. Johnstown Items James N. Rea, James Quinn and Wm. F. Prosser, Cambria’s representatives in the Anderson Troop composed part of the “gallant three hundred” of that regiment who refused to mutiny, but took a gallant and conspicuous part in the great battle of Murfreesboro. For their bravery on that occasion, each of the three have been assigned a commission in the regiment by Gen. Rosecrans – Quinn to be First Lieutenant and Rea and Prosser, Second Lieutenants. [From the TRIBUNE] Co. C, 19th U.S. Infantry This fine company of regular soldiery recruited almost entirely in this county and commanded by Capt. Thomas C. Williams, was fully engaged in the Murfreesboro fight and acted throughout with the utmost bravery. The following comprise the names of those who were wounded in the engagement: Sergt. Shaffer Corp. Benj. Davis Corp. Shroat Private Bennet Private Crossly Private Emigh Private Griffith Private Harnden Private Hunt Private Smay Private Snyder We are not advised as to the nature of any of their injuries. No one was killed. Since the above was written we have been put in possession of a letter written by a member of Co. C giving full particulars of their participation in the fight. We will publish it next week. The Fifty-Fourth Penna. Vols. On our outside today we print a letter from Col. Campbell’s 54th Pa. Vols., by which it will be seen that that regiment is still stationed along the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. That they have had their full share of difficulties and dangers down there albeit not participators in any general engagement will be readily acknowledged by the reader. Col. Campbell by virtue of seniority is at present acting Brigadier General of the forces stationed at North Branch – a fact which accounts for the rumor recently current that he had been promoted to wear the lone star. The “boys” as a general thing enjoy excellent health and desire nothing better than to be ordered to a more active field of service than the rough rocks and towering hills of their present “pent up Utica.” Our friend, “Horace” should write oftener. Letter from the 54th Pa. Vols. North Mountain, Va. Jany. 13, 1863 Since my last letter, many events worthy the pen of the historian have occurred, wherein this regiment has played the conspicuous part. True, I cannot write you of “battles fought and victories won,” yet I may be allowed to narrate a small part of the trials and troubles we have experienced among the rugged hills and the sequestered vales of the “Old Dominion” where the hawk-eyed “Specials” of the daily papers never come. Left to ourselves when the powerful armies of the Rebels, under their best Generals had crossed into Maryland, we have experienced trails and tribulations that would astonish many of the kind friends we have left behind did they but know the plain unvarnished facts. From the date of the surrender at Harper’s Ferry to the first of November this was the only regiment of Union troops on the “sacred soil” between the South Branch of the Potomac east to Harper’s Ferry. Let the reader take the map of Virginia and he will see at a glance the position we were in. With a force treble ours, pressing us from the east, with Imboden in our rear, no support on the west, and of our line, and the Potomac in front of us, we were in a position neither pleasant nor satisfactory. To add to the perils of our already insecure situation, Stuart made his raid into Maryland and Pennsylvania, crossing the Potomac within sight of our pickets on the east, leaving it extremely doubtful at what point he would re-cross and thus compelling us to picket the Maryland side of the river. And here let me state that Col. Campbell telegraphed the first news of Stuart’s raid to Gen. M’Clellan; but for some reason or other his information was not acted on until some ten hours had elapsed, whereby Stuart was enabled to make good his escape. All these perils combined with the fact that we had not a single wagon to transport our effects, nor a single cavalryman to scour the country and give warning of the approach of the enemy, nor a single piece of artillery to resist attack, with our single regiment of infantry spread over fifty-six miles of broken mountainous country, each company out of supporting distance of the other and isolated from the rest of the world, as it were, make up a chapter of difficulties and dangers which will surprise our friends and astonish even our enemies. But we lost somewhat in the undertaking. Imboden captured the whole of Co. B and the larger half of Co. K and Major Linton, with sixty-six men was compelled to fall back from Back Creek before a force sufficient in number to have captured the whole regiment, losing three prisoners and most of the camp and garrison equipage of the balance. These disasters were but the result of the vicious practice of the Government in attempting to surround the Rebels, placing detached parties in isolated places where they must fall an easy prey to the superior concentration of the enemy. Our army is broken up in fragments and scattered here and there whilst the active enemy in the center leisurely calculates the force required to capture any one part and having his entire army well in hand, can and always does defeat us by superior numbers. His purpose accomplished, he falls back to his grand center again, ready to pounce upon some other work outpost where the policy of carpet generals has seen fit to locate it. A single company of our troops are stationed at Paw Paw. Imboden comes in and captures it and falls back to his centre of operations. Another company is then sent forward to take its place – and undergoes the same treatment. And thus it is all over the country. We invariably fight the Rebels with inferior numbers, not because our army is smaller than theirs, but by reason that when the decision moment arrives they always have their entire force concentrated at the scene of operations, whilst ours, on the contrary, are generally scattered all over the country, vainly endeavoring to “pen the bull in the ring.” On the 22d December last we received the very welcome order to concentrate the regiment and proceed to North Mountain. We obeyed with alacrity, coming here as part of Gen. Kelley’s brigade. Hardly had we got seated in our new quarters ‘ere Imboden made a dash on Col. Mulligan, of Lexington notoriety, at Morefield and we were ordered to proceed by railway to Green Spring and there await orders. We moved at 4 o’clock in the night time, arriving at Green Spring the day following (January 6). Here we laid in the dark until after midnight when orders were received to march with five companies by a roundabout road to Romney. Col. Campbell designated companies A, B, D, E and I to constitute the five companies and in a few minutes they were on the march, leaving Major Linton with companies C, F, G, H and K to repel any attacks that might be made on the railroad near Green Spring. About three A. M. we came to where the road crossed the South Branch and although it was extremely cold, the boys plunged in and over we went. Continuing our march we arrived at Fox or Mechanicsburg Gap about daylight. Here we lay all day ready to receive Imboden should he attempt an attack on Romney. Here, too, Col. Campbell received a telegram from Gen. Kelley, complimenting him for his celerity of movement. No enemy came, however, and in the morning we took up our line of march for Green Spring via Romney, arriving at our destination just after nightfall. The celebrated village of Romney is about the size of Stoystown, Somerset county, only far more antiquated and now that it is almost barren of inhabitants it is one of the most desolate spots I ever saw. The county seat of Hampshire county, it boasts its Courthouse and jail. I thought, as I stood and gazed upon the records and documents strewn in rich profusion over the floor and outside the Court room that there would be “fine food for lawyers.” I noticed among the papers several precepts issued under His Majesty, George III, King of England, Ireland and Scotland. Ancient documents, indeed, but the sacrilegious hand of war had strewn them broadeast to the wind! Well, these people have brought the curse upon themselves and must suffer the consequences of their rash folly. The peril over, we were ordered back to camp here, where we are pleasantly situated. What part we are destined to play in the Great Rebellion further than guarding the B. & O. RR., of course, I know not; but I assure you we will all hail with delight the tocsin that sounds the note of our departure hence for more active service. We have now at this post a section of artillery, the 1st Virginia Vols., and our own regiment. Col. Campbell, by virtue of seniority, commands the whole, hence Cambria county is entitled to the honor of at least one acting Brigadier General in the field. [Signed] Horace Gen. Sumner on Resignations Major General Sumner, commanding the Right Grand Division, has issued an order declaring that no resignation of officers will hereafter be accepted, except upon surgeons’ certificate that it is absolutely necessary to save the life, or prevent disability to the officer desiring to resign. Resignation tendered without these requisites will be accepted and a dishonorable discharge from the service granted for being tendered in the face of the enemy. This order was probably issued for the purpose of preventing to some extent the sending forward of resignations by officers on trifling pretexts. Sometimes an officer, who is refused leave of absence for a few days, to go to Washington or come to see his family and friends, or from some other cause, becomes a little dissatisfied, and under the influence of these feelings, sends forward his resignation. Others, again, disapprove of the President’s emancipation policy. Gen. Burnside Relieved of the Command of the Army of the Potomac! Gen. Hooker Succeeds Him Baltimore, Jan. 26. The NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER of this morning contains the important announcement that Gen. Burnside has resigned and that the command of the army of the Potomac has been given to Gen. Hooker: Headquarters Army of the Potomac, Jan. 26 – This forenoon Gen. Burnside turned over the command of the army of the Potomac to Gen. Hooker, who came to the headquarters camp for that purpose. As soon as the change became known, a considerable number of the superior officers called on Gen. Burnside and took their parting leave with many regrets. The following is Gen. Burnside’s address to the army: Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp near Falmouth, Jan. 26 – General Orders No. 9 – By direction of the United States, the Commanding General this day transfers the command of this army to Major General Joseph Hooker. The short time that he has directed your movements has not been fruitful of victory or any considerable advancement of our lines, but it has demonstrated an amount of courage, patience and endurance that, under more favorable circumstances, could have accomplished great results. Continue to exercise these virtues. Be true in your devotion to your country, and the principles you have sworn to maintain. Give to the brave and skillful General who has long been identified with your organization and who is now to command you, your full and cordial support and you will deserve success. In taking an affectionate leave of the entire army, from which he separates with so much regret, he may be pardoned if he bids an especial farewell to his long-tried associates of the Ninth Corps. His prayers are that God may be with you and grant you continued success until the rebellion is ended. By command of Maj. Gen. Burnside Lewis Richmond, A. A. G. It is understood that Generals Sumner and Franklin have also been relieved from the command of the right and left Grand Divisions but the names of their successors have not been divulged. Gen. Burnside with most of his late staff have been allowed thirty days leave of absence. They will go to New York. General Fitz John Porter Last week Judge Advocate Gen. Holt laid the record in the case of General Fitz John Porter, which he had spent three days in making up before the President, who, on Wednesday last, signified his approval of the findings of the court martial and ordered the sentence to be carried into execution. The findings are that he is guilty on every one of the charges preferred, and the sentence is that he be dismissed from the service. ------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS Edwin E. Roberts Edwin E. Roberts of Co. F, 133d Penna. Vols., died on the 17th inst., at Acquia Creek, Va., while on his way to hospital at Washington. His diseases were typhoid fever and inflammation of the lungs. The deceased was born in Cambria township, this county, where he resided up to the period of his enlistment in the company last August. He was a most estimable young man and beloved by his friends and companions. While his pencil was busily drawing scenes of future felicity – while his soul fluttered on the gay pinions of hope – away from home and friends he held most dear, an Unseen Hand drew the curtain and shut him from our view. By the banks of the historic Rappahannock, beneath the grass that waves o’er many of his comrades now repose all that was mortal of Edwin E. Roberts. The sun, as it sinks to rest behind the ocean, sheds its departing beams on his grave – but they reanimate him not. The cold sod presses his bosom, his hands hang in weakness; the bustle and tread of great armies above and around him is stillness to his ear. He is gone ! – another patriot has fallen. He has fallen – but not in vain! The deceased was aged about twenty years. His relatives and friends have the sympathies of the community in their great bereavement. Miss Susan Mineely Died in Conemaugh township, this county on Sunday, 18th inst., Miss Susan Mineely, aged about 48 years. David Goughnour Died at Conemaugh station, Taylor township, on Tuesday, 20th inst., David, son of A. D. and Ann Goughnour, aged 16 years, 6 months and one day. Richard Parkins Richard Parkins, a member of Co. E, 133d Penna. Vols., died of typhoid fever in hospital at Washington city a few days since. His remains were taken to Johnstown and interred. James Sheehan James Sheehan of the same company [Co. E, 133d Penna. Vols.] also died in hospital at Washington recently from the effects of a wound received at Fredericksburg. He leaves a family in Taylor township. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_012009

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, January 22, 1863 Volume 4, Number 17 NEWS Local and Personal The board of Poor House Directors of this county have appointed George C. K. Zahm to be Treasurer of the Poor funds; James Kaylor, Steward of the Poor House; and Dr. William Lemon, Surgeon – all re-appointments. Lieut. Col. Charles Albright, of the 132d Penna. Volunteers (and formerly a resident of this place) is highly complimented by Brigadier General Marshall in his report of the battle of Fredericksburg. He says, “no braver, more intelligent and gallant officer ever drew a sword in defense of the Union” than Col. A. After the color bearer of the regiment had been wounded, Col. Albright gallantly rode to the front of the line, through a perfect storm of canister, shell and musketry and waving his sword, told his men to consider that, the colors during the rest of the fight! He escaped unhurt. >From Our Volunteers Co. F., 133d Penna. Reserves Facts Concerning their Participation in the Great Battle of Fredericksburg Sundries Seeing that two of your correspondents with this company – “O. K.” and “Walthams” – are lying cold in the embrace of death, within the lines of the late scrub of strife and carnage at Fredericksburg, I think it behoovest me to write you a few lines in order to keep the friends at home posted as to our doings in the field. Too much praise cannot be given the 133d for their gallantry in the late fight. Co. F especially suffered severely in the struggle. In the deaths of Capt. John M. Jones and Lieut. William A. Scott, we have lost two brave officers and excellent commanders. It were simply impossible for me to afford you an idea of the depth of sorrow that lingers in our bosoms since their untimely death. On the morning of the 11th December when our regiment broke up camp preparatory to moving into Fredericksburg, every man was in line, ready to do any duty asked of them. While thus standing, Capt. Jones returned to the head of the company, he having been absent for several days previous by reason of an attack of typhoid fever. Three cheers were given him for his prompt return to duty – and given with a will. We crossed the Rappahannock on Saturday afternoon, 13th ult., under a severe shower of shot and shell and after having traversed the principal streets of the city, our whole division (Humphrey’s) formed in line of battle behind the crest of a small hill a short distance out, unslung knapsacks, fixed bayonets and awaited the order to move. In the meantime a perfect storm of balls was passing overhead. After the lapse of a few minutes the order came to move forward at a double quick. No sooner was the command given than the whole line rushed against the Rebel position, the men yelling like tigers. In that terrible charge not a man flinched, but all bore themselves as heroes. The first in our company to fall was John F. Wiggins, shot through the abdomen and since dead. While the men remained in action two long hours, they fought like veterans. There was no straggling there – no shirking of duty – but each man stood up to the work nobly, loading and firing as rapidly as circumstance would admit. The fight being over, of course, we were all anxiety to know the fate of our comrades. Those who were wounded had been taken from the field during the action; nothing remained therefore, but to examine the faces of the dead and see whether we could identify any of our number among them. In this sad scrutiny we were but too successful. Here lay the body of David Morgan; there, John Fox, with his feet resting on Daniel Kallansee, both sleeping quietly in death; close by was the body of Levi Moore; a few yards further off, an officer could be seen lying with his face downward – Lieut. Scott, shot through the head and heart and instantly killed; yonder, reclining, Capt. Jones, mortally wounded – subsequently removed to our division hospital, where he expired at midnight. John M. Jones was instantly killed while coming off the field with Corp. James M. Thompson. It was an utter impossibility to inter the bodies at that time. The night was dark and gloomy and a shell from the enemy works would occasionally explode over our heads, while the fact of our possessing neither pick nor shovel was of itself an obstacle that could not be overcome. Much against our will we were compelled to leave the bodies to the tender mercies of the enemy. The remains of Capt. Jones and Lieut. Scott, however, were buried by the company and their graves marked that they may be easily identified hereafter. Among those who were severely wounded, I may mention Corp. Hugh J. Humphreys who died on Sunday following. When on his way to the hospital, he was met by Corp. Samuel W. Davis, who kindly tendered his assistance toward helping him thither. The offer was modestly declined in the following noble patriotic words: “Sam, I’ll get along the best way I can; you go and do your duty in the field.” Wounded and scarcely able to walk, yet like a true soldier that he was, he preferred to suffer death even than to allow our cause to sustain a defeat. Joseph Miller, shot in the breast, will not live many days. George W. Berkey, shot through right shoulder blade, will probably recover. William M. Evans had his left eye shot out and what has become of him is not known. Robert Deveraux, shot in the head and shoulders, is doing well; his wound was dressed by Capt. Jones during the action – a convincing proof of our Commander’s bravery and coolness. The balance of the wounded are not seriously hurt. We went into the fight with fifty-four men, rank and file, of whom eight were killed, seventeen wounded and three missing. The missing are Richard M. Jones, Sergt. Nathan Bracken and Elbridge G. Evans. The latter, however, has been heard from; he was taken prisoner and paroled and is now in camp near Alexandria. Nothing whatever has been seen or heard of the other two and we are almost satisfied that we shall never behold them more on earth. Thus, you see, dear reader that Co. F has indeed been called upon to offer up a precious sacrifice in behalf of the country. May God grant that it may not have been in vain. What is left of the company now occupy the quarters which we had built prior to the fight. They are comfortably situated. Lieut. F. M. Flanagan, who now commands the company, bore himself with unexampled bravery throughout the action. The men fairly adore him and entertain high hopes that he may be promoted to be our Captain. Last week, Philip S. Noon, Esq., Edw. Thomas and Joe and Ben Thompson paid us a short visit. The former came in quest of the remains of his brother, Adjt. James C. Noon, of our regiment who was killed in the battle of Fredericksburg, and lies buried inside the enemy’s lines. To our great sorrow, he failed in obtaining a flag of truce to cross the river and was obliged to return home without accomplishing the object of his mission. Edwin E. Roberts of our company is now seriously ill in the regimental hospital. His complaints are inflammation of the lungs and typhoid fever, and but faint hopes are at present entertained of his recovery. [Signed] E. R. W. ------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS Corp. Hugh J. Humphrey Of the many excellent young men of this vicinity who testified their devotion to their country by pouring forth their life blood on the plains of Fredericksburg, none died more universally regretted than Corp. Hugh J. Humphrey of Co. F, 133d Penna. Vols. The following letter conveys the sad announcement of his demise and pays a touching tribute to his worth and high moral character: Near Falmouth, Va. Dec. 19, 1862 Mr. John Humphrey: Dear Sir: It becomes my painful duty to inform you of the death of your beloved son, Hugh J. Humphrey. He died on Sunday afternoon in the hospital at Fredericksburg, Va. He had been wounded in the bowels the Saturday previous. I found him in a church and had him conveyed to our hospital and got a bed for him and made him as comfortable as possible. Corporal Stearns was with him during his last moments. He was fully conscious of death approaching and was perfectly resigned to his fate. He did not suffer much until a few hours of his death. He died as a Christian and a brave soldier and with the full assurance that he had done his duty by his God and his country. He was universally loved and esteemed by all who knew him. We all sincerely sympathize with you in the loss of your dear son. Yours, very truly [Signed] T. L. Heyer The Chaplain of the regiment, Rev. A. J. Hartsock also bears testimony to the uniform uprightness of conduct of the deceased. In a letter to the father, the reverend gentleman says: Dear Friend: I truly sympathize with you in your bereavement. I can cheerfully testify to the upright conduct of your son. When I found him, after the battle of Saturday, he was praying and as fully resigned as any man ever was when about to retire to rest for the night. There were no signs of fear, but he was perfectly calm. He lived until Sabbath about midnight and during that time was perfectly resigned and gave every evidence of a preparation for death. You may rest assured that his soul now rests with God. Shortly before his death, among other messages home, the deceased gave utterance to the following beautiful sentiment: “Tell my father I died for my country; my trust is in God, my hope in Jesus Christ, and all is well with me.” Corporal Humphrey was born in Cambria township, this county, where his parents still reside and was about 29 years of age when he fell. A few years ago he removed to Harrisburg where he became engaged in the service of the Adams’ Express Company. Subsequently he was appointed an Express messenger on the Pennsylvania Railroad, running through from Philadelphia to Pittsburg, in which capacity he continued to serve until last summer. At home on a visit in August, when Capt. Jones’ company was being recruited, he enlisted and offered his services and his life, in behalf of his country. He has gone! – and his fall will bring sorrow to many loving hearts. But his memory will be enshrined among the most sacred reminiscences of patriot souls forever. Honest and true, kind and generous, gifted and manly and brave, he has passed away from the chivalrous spirit of a hero and the hopeful bearing of a Christian. Green be the turf above him! William W. Davis Soldier Dead: By a letter from Sergt. Wm. W. Evans, written in Libby Prison, Richmond, to his friends here, we learn that William W. Davis, a member of Co. A, 11th Penna. Reserves, who has been missing from his company since the battle of Fredericksburg, died in the Rebel Bastile on the 24th December. He had been wounded in the leg so severely as to necessitate amputation, from the effects of which operation he failed to recover. The deceased resided in Cambria township and was an estimable young man. He was aged about 22 years. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_012009