In honor of October being Family History Month, the North Hills Genealogists [of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania] is hosting an all-day conference on Saturday, 25 October 2008. A great program features speakers Pamela K. Boyer, CG, CGL of Springfield, Virginia and J. Mark Lowe, CG of Springfield, Tennessee. In addition to formal lectures, the conference will give attendees a unique opportunity to interact with these knowledgeable and personable speakers in small group discussions. This will provide a forum for attendees to get their questions answered and to get ideas for further research. This results in giving you a choice between two topics each hour: one a lecture and the other a small group discussion geared to answering your questions. The conference will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, 5910 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237 where parking is free. A continental breakfast and hot lunch are included in the modest price of $40 (early bird discounts until September 16) after which it becomes $45. Door prizes and freebies will be handed out. More information including a brochure and credit card registration may be found at www.NorthHillsGenealogists.org. NHG FALL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE TIME MAIN ROOM SMALL ROOM 8:00 Registration opens 9:00 Welcome Session 9:15 Make Those Early Census Records Talk to You J. Mark Lowe, CG Technology for Genealogists Pamela K. Boyer, CG, CGL 10:15 Break 10:30 Our National Treasure: The Library of Congress Pamela K. Boyer, CG, CGL Researching Rural Ancestors J. Mark Lowe, CG 11:30 Lunch 1:00 Out on a Limb, Trapped by Bad Research J. Mark Lowe, CG Seeing Your Ancestors in Historical Context Pamela K. Boyer, CG, CGL 2:00 Break 2:15 Dos and Don'ts for Your Research Pamela K. Boyer, CG, CGL Developing a Research Plan J. Mark Lowe, CG 3:30 Panel Discussion Pamela K. Boyer, CG, CGL and J. Mark Lowe, CG Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, Moderator Elissa Scalise Powell, CG www.PowellGenealogy.com CG and Certified Genealogist are Service Marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists used under license after periodic evaluations by the Board.

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, June 27, 1861 Volume 2, Number 45 Local and Personal Col. Minter, of Hollidaysburg, at present Colonel of the 3d Pa. Regiment has been appointed a Captain in the regular army. Printer in Luck: The STANDARD says that Judge Jones of the Hollidaysburg REGISTER has been appointed to a twelve hundred dollar clerkship in the War Department by Simon Cameron. He deserves all this and more. Thirty Thousand: Among the list of bidders for the three million State loan appears the name of Quartermaster Jacob M. Campbell of Johnstown who goes in to the tune of $30,000. Bully for Campbell! Money ain’t so skeerce after all! In Luck: We hear it stated that Maj. James D. Hamilton of Wilmore has been placed in command of one of the government trains now advancing on Harper’s Ferry from Chambersburg. The right man in the right place. So Much: The Ebensburg Division of the Sons of Temperance are making arrangements to celebrate in a becoming manner the eighty-fifth anniversary of our National Independence. From the public spirit that has more than once been manifested by this society, we may count on something appropriate to the occasion. About Oil: The three agents of the Ebensburg Oil Company, Messrs. Roberts, Lewis and Roberts, who have been boring for oil in Ohio for several months past, returned last week. They report that they bored two wells, in each of which they were so fortunate as to “strike ile.” They have not yet tested the yield but intend returning shortly to do so. For the Soldiers on the “Fourth”: We are requested to state that a box of provisions and delicacies of various kinds in sufficient quantity to afford the entire company a luxurious “feed,” will be sent to the Cambria Guards at Camp Wright on the Fourth of July. Those wishing to donate anything for this purpose are respectfully requested to do so. Liberal: Several of our citizens with a liberality worthy of all praise, last week purchased and shipped to “our boys” at Camp Wright a keg of prime butter. This is an article of diet that is not often obtained in camp life and will doubtless be keenly relished by the recipients. We understand that it is the fixed determination of our good people to do the same kindness by the soldiers each week. Robbed: Mr. Geo. J. Rodgers of this place was robbed in Pittsburg the other day of ninety dollars in money and a gold watch. Lecture: Rt. Reverend M. Dominee, D. D. Bishop of Pittsburg, will deliver a Lecture in St. Patrick’s church, in this place, on Sunday evening next. Hour: 5 P.M. Subject: “The Inquisition.” In Town: Capt. Litzinger of the Cambria Guards was in town several days during the latter part of last week and the beginning of the present. He came on a recruiting tour, in consequence of several of his men having absconded since the arrival of the company at camp. He was eminently successful in his errand, having secured the requisite number of men (twelve, we believe) without the least difficulty. They departed for Camp Wright on Tuesday morning. Trout Fishing Extraordinary: On Monday of last week, five hale fellows, well met to wit: Joe and Jim Thompson, Tom McNamara, Clint Jones and Aleck Moore, departed from our midst on a trout fishing expedition to Bobb’s Creek in Bedford county. They took their own provisions, etc., with them and encamped out in the wilderness, in real pioneer style. After a pleasant stay of four days they returned, bringing with them about fifty dozen as large and luscious “shiners” as we ever beheld. Fifty dozen trout, speckled and shining brook trout, that’s pretty good fishing for two days (for the balance of the time was employed in transporting themselves thither and hither). As good fellows generally do, on their return, the lucky sportsmen presented us with a large and respectable share of the spoils for which they have our thanks coupled with the wish that they may often go trout fishing with a like result. Non Est.: The Cambria Guards have not yet been “sworn in” so that those who are inclined can “vamoose” the camp with impunity. The latest cases of this were those of Messrs. Marquet, Rupert, Will and Conrad. Letters from our Volunteers Extract from a Private Letter dated Camp Wright, June 22, 1861: The Cambria Guards were examined on Thursday by the Medical Board and seven rejected on account of physical imperfections. Carney, our fiddler, contributes largely to the general good humor of the boys. He is death on cat gut. We are all well and perfectly satisfied with the change in our mode of life. The temperature here is somewhat higher than at Ebensburg, but the evenings are cool and pleasant. Our provisions are excellent and plenty of them. Camp Wright, June 23, 1861: I seat myself beneath the spreading branches of a scrubby oak to pen you a few lines. Today (Sunday) is delightful beyond description. While old Sol’s rays shine perpendicularly on Mother Earth, a strong breeze from the neighboring hills tempers the heat and renders the liability of sun stroke very improbable. Groups of soldiers may be seen leisurely lounging in the shade of the apple trees, whiling away the hours in various ways. Quite a number are reading religious books, some studying tactics, some singing and trading military songs, others writing to loved ones at home, while here and there parties may be seen amusing themselves with a quiet game of “four handed euchre. Divine service was held at 8 A. M., near the drill ground; and a service was preached at the same place at 10 A. M., by Rev. Pyatt of Johnstown. The Rev. Kennedy of Cherrytree is to preach at 4 P. M. Nothing of importance occurred in camp during the week until yesterday when a dispatch was received ordering Cols. Hays and McLane to march with their respective regiments within six hours. The excitement the news created was very great, especially among those who were to leave us. The camp was in a perfect turmoil; our sunrise and sunset six-pounder was fired twice and the Erie boys gave cheer upon cheer. But about the time the majority of them were in marching trim, the orders were countermanded! Yes, imagine the surprise and disappointment of the expectant soldiers, if you can. They were considerably consoled, however, by the arrival on the 12 o’clock train of a number of young ladies from Kittanning who brought with them baskets filled with cakes, pies, etc. As a matter of course a social picnic was the next thing on the programme. Several of the companies were ready to march twenty minutes after the dispatch was received, and they declare that they will not unpack again until they are either in the field of action or at home. It is rumored that they will be called out very soon, perhaps tomorrow. Our boys are in good health and as far as I can learn enjoy themselves hugely. Eighteen of them started early this morning to attend Catholic church, but after trudging about four miles, they found to their disappointment they that they had gone toward the wrong point of the compass, that the church was just four miles the other direction from camp Camp is thronged daily with visitors who add greatly to its homelike appearance. On Thursday last our esteemed friend and fellow townsman, Geo. J. Rodgers, paid us a visit. The boys were greatly pleased to see him, he being the first Ebensburger that has yet dropped in on us. We are the recipients of continued favors from home. The last item of this kind that came to hand was in the shape of a keg of good, sweet, fresh butter, weighing about a hundred pounds, for which the Cambria Guards return their most sincere thanks. We learn by letters received in camp that a large delegation from Ebensburg intends paying us a visit on the 4th. We can assure them that they will be kindly greeted and we venture the opinion that they will not be entirely displeased with our present appearance as gay sejer boys. [as it appears in the paper]. Come, by all means. Signed: K _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, June 20, 1861 Volume 2, Number 44 Muster Roll The following is a correct list of the officers and men composing the Cambria Guards: Commissioned Officers Robert Litzinger, Captain Andrew Lewis, First Lieutenant Robert A. McCoy, Second Lieutenant Non commissioned Officers R. M. Jones, Orderly Sergeant Daniel J. Jones, 2d Sergeant John E. Scanlan, 3d Sergeant Charles A. Fagan, 4th Sergeant James B. Pyatt, 1st Corporal Wm. H. Sechler, 2d Corporal Evan D. James, 3d Corporal James A. Pfoff, 4th Corporal Musicians John Roberts, Fifer Thomas D. Litzinger, Drummer Privates Bolewine, William Bradley, S. C. J. Brown, George K. Burk, James C. Barringer, Wm. Books, G. W. Camp, John L. Carney, Thompson Conrad, Augustin Dumm, Thomas P. Davis, Wm. W. Davis, Richard R. Deetz, John Davis, George W. Dempsey, Wm. Davis, Edward E. Evans, Oswell * Evans, Edward I. Evans, Wm. W. Evans, Edgar Evans, James N. Evans, Frederick J. Evans, John C. Evans, Griffith T. Fry, John Foster, John Gillespie, John Gillespie, Edward Hoffman, Milton Helman, Daniel Helman, Lawrence Hoon, James Judy, Samuel Jones, Thomas D. Jones, Philip Jones, Richard E. James, David T. Kennedy, Charles Keough, John Leavy, Wm. A. Leavy, Francis A. Leff, Aaron Longenecker, John McAllister, Nathan McBride, John McFeely, John Marquet, W. H. McBrien, Henry Moore, John Owens, Joseph Powell, Wm. Philips, Patrick Rupert, Bernard Rodgers, Benjamin Shoffner, Casper Skelly, Michael A. Story, John J. Settlemeyer, Harrison Will, Joseph Williams, George Wise, John Wherry, John Wissel, Henry C. *Vamosed Local and Personal In Luck: We are happy to learn that our young friend, Peter L. Linton, has received a situation in the Sutler’s department of the Tenth regiment. Higher Honors await him. Havelocks: Miss Dix writes that if the ladies desire to do the soldiers a real service they should make Havelocks. She says, “I never can have too many. Should any one ask what they shall do for the soldiers at a cheap rate, say, make Havelocks.” The ladies should respond to this request. New Depot: Master Robert Thompson has opened out a news depot at the Post Office where he is in daily receipt of the very latest Pittsburg, Philadelphia and New York newspapers. He keeps also on hand a large and splendid assortment of national envelopes, note paper, red, white, and blue collars for ladies and gentlemen, etc. etc. An appreciative public should give the “Doctor,” the encouragement he deserves in his enterprise. Indiana County: The Indiana National Guards, Capt. Porter of Indiana borough, left for Camp Wright on the 10th inst. The Washington Blues, Capt. Nesbit, of Blairsville, took up their line of march on the same day for the same rendezvous. R. C. Taylor has been appointed Post Master of Indiana in the place of J. E. Coulter. A Change: John R. Scott has been appointed an inspector in the Philadelphia Custom House, vice Dr. William A. Smith, formerly of this place. Dem Co. Convention: J. H. Douglas, Chairman of the Democratic County Committee, has issued a call for a Democratic County Convention to nominate candidates for the several county offices to be filled at the coming fall election to be held on Monday, the 8th day of July next. Honorable Exoneration: By report, we publish the annexed document of which it will be seen that Mr. Clinton R. Jones has been honorably exonerated from service in the Cambria Guards. We must hereby state, of our own knowledge that anything but circumstances over which he had no control prevented Mr. J. from going forth with the company of which he was a member. Ebensburg, June 11, 1861 This is to certify that Clinton R. Jones is honorably exonerated from accompanying the Cambria Guards in their campaign. Robt. Litzinger, Captain. _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, June 13, 1861 Number 2, Volume 43 Local and Personal The Cambria Guards Called Out. They are Ordered to Camp Wright. Their Departure From Our Midst On last Friday, after a tedious and tiresome delay, the requisition for the “Cambria Guards” was received. This company which was organized and tendered to the Government in response to the President’s first call for volunteers was accepted by the State authorities several weeks since; but the official command to report at camp was so tardy in arriving that very many were inclined to believe that they would never be ordered into service. To such an extent did this impression receive credit, that a large number who had enlisted in the ranks, and who could brook no longer delay, attached themselves to other companies. All fears in the promises, however, were dissipated by the receipt of the requisition, ordering the company to report at Camp Wright on the following Wednesday. Recruiting was immediately begun and in a short time the complement was obtained. The “good men and true,” who stepped forth to the defense of our Country in this her hour of deadly peril have shown themselves to be indeed men and patriots, worthy to wear the name of freedom. They are among our best citizens, the pride and flower of the Mountain County. With a willing heart and strong right arm go they to the fray and their hearts’ best blood will be freely poured forth ere our glorious standard, the Stars and Stripes, shall be suffered to drag in dishonor beneath the heels of Traitors. The Burglary Last Week In our last issue made a brief mention of an attempt made to rob the premises of Mr. David Pryce, an old and highly respected farmer residing about a mile from town. We have since received fuller particulars, from which it appears that a terrible fight, resulting in the complete overthrow of the midnight despoiler, was enacted. The bold villain, whoever he was, made his entrance into the house at about the hour of two in the morning. Mr. P., who was asleep at the time, soon became aware of the presence of somebody in his room and arose from bed. He was met by a stunning blow from a bludgeon in the hands of the burglar; which nearly prostrated him. Recovering himself, however, he seized a chair and then commenced a fierce struggle. Blows were given and received quite freely on both sides, but the burglar was at length obliged to give ground. Mrs. Pryce who came to the assistance of her husband at about this juncture with a lighted candle in her hand was prostrated by a blow from the assailant and the light put out. In the confusion which ensued the burglar succeeded in making his escape through a window, in his haste, carrying sash and all with him. He left behind his cap, a sort of depreciated “skull cover” which is the only clue to his identity. Mr. Pryce was severely cut up about the head and shoulders and Mrs. Pryce received a heavy blow above the left eye. Their injuries were promptly dressed, however and they are now recovering. As the burglar probably received many shrewd licks in the encounter and as he secured no booty whatever he has only his labor and bruises for his pains. We hope he may be arrested and punished as he deserves. _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, May 30, 1861 Volume 2, Number 41 Local and Personal The rage: black oilcloth military caps. Mr. Morris Keil has been appointed Post Master for Wilmore, this county. The expenditure per week of the Soldier’s Relief Committee of Johnstown is about two hundred dollars. The “Cambria Guards” have not yet been notified to take up their line of march for the tented field. All the flags in this borough were displayed at half-mast on Monday in token of grief at the death of Col. Ellsworth. The most effectual prevention for sun stroke is said to be to wear a silk handkerchief or a few green leaves under the crown of the hat. Conductors Boggs and Boly, formerly of the Pennsylvania Railroad are now running on the railroad between Annapolis and Washington. Lieut. O’Connell of the U. S. Army was in town on furlough during the beginning of the week. He is now stationed at St. Louis, we believe, as a recruiting officer. It is stated that Governor Curtin contemplates establishing a military camp somewhere between Chambersburg and Pittsburg and that Blairsville is one of the points under consideration. Mr. George Mullin of the St. Lawrence Hotel, Philadelphia, has leased the hotel at Cresson, this county, for the coming summer. This is a celebrated resort during the dog days. Major Thompson has taken possession of the post office in this place and now officiates in the capacity of P. M. We predict that he will make an agreeable and attentive public officer. Quartermaster Jacob M. Campbell of the “Gallant Third Regiment” is empathically the right man in the right place. A few days ago he visited Pittsburg and raised, on his own, individual responsibility for the use of his regiment, six thousand dollars, which he disbursed to his men. He also made arrangements for fourteen thousand dollars more for the same purpose, in case the Government should not make a payment soon. Good for Campbell! Mr. Moses Bell, residing near Indiana borough, has been seized with a fit of insanity, occasioned by excitement upon military affairs. Last week he stopped a citizen of Indiana, who was riding a short distance out of town, and presenting a pistol, demanded two hundred dollars as a military contribution. The citizen directed him to call at his banking house in the evening; but when Mr. B. made his appearance there he was taken in charge of by an officer. He is now in the Insane Asylum at Pittsburg and with kind treatment will probably recover. So says the Barrsville RECORD. It will be seen by an advertisement elsewhere that Mrs. Elizabeth Stahl will continue the business of repairing watches, clocks, jewelry &c., at the old stand of Jacob Stahl, dec’d. The mechanical department will be under the supervision of an experienced workman. Our citizens should extend Mrs. S. a share of patronage. The Johnstown Counterfeiters---Disposal of the Parties As we noted last week, Joseph Shoemaker, Geo, Rushaberger, L. S. Montgomery, D. W. Goughenour and Philip Williams, of Johnstown and Elijah Fuller of Maryland, were arrested in Johnstown on Tuesday of last week on a charge of making and passing counterfeit money. The arrest, which was made by the Pittsburg police, was managed very successfully. Information having been conveyed to U. S. Marshal Murdock, to the effect that these parties were engaged in making and passing spurious money, several policemen were detailed to make the arrest. They employed the famous detective Newcomer to visit Johnstown and “lay the ropes.” He accordingly made his debut in that place under an assumed name, and soon wormed himself so completely into the confidence of the suspected parties as to entrap them. Several of the defendants admitted to him that there were in possession of counterfeit money and that they manufactured it themselves. Everything being in readiness, on Tuesday morning, officers Dougherty, Hague, Fox, Pender and Butler were dispatched to Johnstown and succeeded in arresting the above named parties. On them was found a considerable quantity of counterfeit coin and bills. The prisoners were taken to Pittsburg on the next train and committed to jail for a hearing. On Wednesday the examination of Goughenour came up. Officer Hague testified to finding counterfeit coin in defendant’s store and Constable Herron testified to defendant’s acknowledging to him that he had spurious dimes for sale. Held to bail in the sum of $2,000. Joseph Shoemaker was next brought up. Officers Butler and Pender testified to find spurious money on defendant and in his house. Held in $2,000 bail. George Rushaberger was next brought forward. Herron testified that defendant sold him five dollars worth of counterfeit money. Held in $2,000 bail. L. S. Montgomery was next brought up. Herron deposed that he got a spurious $2.50 gold piece from defendant, for which he paid him $1.25. Held in $1,000 bail. Elijah Fuller of Maryland was next brought up. Newcomer testified that in speaking of some counterfeit dimes that defendant showed him, he (defendant) said, “I made them myself, and supplied those men,” (meaning Shoemaker, &c.). Defendant also said he had a die at home. Held in $2,000 bail. Philip Williams was discharged from custody, there being no evidence against him. Subsequently to this, Geo. R. Slick an innkeeper at Slicksville, three miles from Johnstown, was arrested on the same charge as above. He was held in $2,000 bail for a further hearing. Michael Sherer of Johnstown, who was also suspected of complicity in the crime and who had only a dollar and a half in counterfeit money, which he says he passed without knowledge of its nature, voluntarily made his appearance before the U. S. Commissioner. He was released that he might secure bail for his appearance on Wednesday when both will have a hearing. _________________________________________________________________ Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn “10 hidden secrets” from Jamie. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, May 23, 1861 Volume 2, Number 40 Local and Personal The Cambria County Court will convene on Monday, June 2, 1861. Geo. W. N. Bolsinger, a [word unclear] attaché of this office is in town. He has enlisted in the Cambria Guards. We see it stated that T. Sidney Russell, formerly of this county, latterly of St. Louis, has been arrested at Cairo on suspicion of being a Secession spy. He was tried by court martial but we have not heard the results. By Tuesday’s mail Maj. John Thompson received his commission as Postmaster of this borough. We presume the long agony is now over. Soldier Shot at Camp Scott On last Wednesday evening a young man named George Glass, of Johnstown, was shot twice and severely although not dangerously wounded by a citizen of York. He and a companion had been bathing in a stream near town and on returning they stopped at a private house to get a drink of water. After drinking they insisted upon being permitted to play a game of cards in the house. This was premptively refused when the companion of Glass attempted improper liberties with a woman in the house. At this demonstration the citizen seized a revolver and fired at Glass’s companion but without effect. The second shot was fired at Glass and took effect in his back below the shoulder blade. A third ball took effect in his left eye, making a slight wound. He was attended by a surgeon immediately and it is thought he will recover. Arrest of Alleged Counterfeiters The Pittsburg POST of today says that Deputy United States Marshal Dougherty, accompanied by several officers, arrested in Johnstown, on Tuesday morning, Joseph Shoemaker, hotel keeper; D. W. Goughenour, merchant; Geo. Rushberger; Philip Williams, Sterrett Montgomery, citizens of that place, and Elijah Fuller of Maryland on a charge of making and passing counterfeit money. On one, we believe, the officers found counterfeit coin and bills. The parties were committed for hearing except Goughenour who gave bail in the sum of $2000 for his appearance. The parties have heretofore been considered substantial citizens. List of Jurors for June Term The following is the list of Jurors drawn to serve at the coming term of our county Courts: Grand Jurors D. H. Roberts, Foreman, Ebensburg. Adams, Thomas; Loretto, Painter. Adams, James; Clearfield, Tanner. Alters, William A.; Johnstown, Tinner. Ager, David; Washington, Farmer. Buck, Christian; Carroll, Farmer. Byrne, Silas; Susquehanna, Laborer. Brown, William; Jackson, Farmer. Clark, Samuel; Jackson, Farmer. Dishong, Frederick; Jackson, Farmer. Emigh, Joseph; Summerhill, Farmer. Finegan, John; Conemaugh, Farmer. Gittings, Andrew; Cambria, Farmer. Galbreath, John; Johnstown, Clerk. Hayne, Napoleon; Johnstown, Bricklayer. Hoffman, Samuel (of Jos.); Richland, Farmer. Horner, Christian; Conemaugh, Farmer. James, William; Cambria, Farmer. Levi, Michael; Allegheny, Farmer. McCoy, John; Loretto, Pattentee, Marlett, Gideon; Cambria, Innkeeper. Mullen, John; Washington, Merchant. Oaks, Calvin; Susquehanna, Farmer. Ream, Elias; Richland, Blacksmith. Traverse Jurors--—First Week Ager, Dominick; Carroll, Farmer. Angus, Daniel; Taylor, Sawyer. Burket, John; Taylor, Boatman. Burket, Joseph; Jackson, Farmer. Burgoon, Joseph; Washington, Farmer. Benshoof, Benjamin; Taylor, Farmer. Custer, Josiah; Taylor, Farmer. Crouse, Joseph; Johnstown, Blacksmith. Campbell, John Sr.; Carrolltown, Farmer. Condon, Jas. W.; Summittville, Innkeeper. Douglas, Washington; Clearfield, Farmer. Dawson, Jerome; Allegheny, Farmer. Dunmire, Lewis B.; Richland, Farmer. Dougherty, Peter; Summerhill, Gentleman. Evans, John H.; Ebensburg, Merchant. Eberly, Francis; Munster, Farmer. Eager, George; Conemaugh, Farmer. Elder, John; Chest, Farmer. Ellis, Charles B.; Johnstown, Carpenter. Fix, Laurence; Johnstown, Pudler. Fickes, George; Taylor, Farmer. Goughenour, Jonas F.; Taylor, Farmer. George, Frederick; Washington, Farmer. Goughenour, Josiah; Taylor, Farmer. Glass, Jacob; Munster, Farmer. Hite, Francis; Allegheny, Farmer. Harrison, Thomas; Jackson, Farmer. Holmes, Joseph; Johnstown, Jeweller. Kuntz, Samuel; Johnstown, Carpenter. Miller, Joseph; Wilmore, Justice. McConehoy, James P.; Johnstown, Tanner. McCreary, Abraham; Taylor, Farmer. Myers, Wilson J.; Croyle, Justice. Nelson, Thomas J.; Chest Springs, Sawyer. Nicholson, William; Johnstown, Grocer. Plough, Emanuel; Conemaugh, Farmer. Quartz, Valentine; Washington, Farmer. Reed, Oliver; Blacklick, Farmer. Singer, Jacob; Conemaugh, Farmer. Shaffer, John; Conemaugh, Farmer. Snyder, John S.; Taylor, Laborer. Thomas, Philip; Chest, Farmer. Vail, Henry; Richland, Tanner. Vonlunen, Charles; Conemaugh, Farmer. Weakland, Absolom; Chest, Farmer. Weaver, Tobias; Richland, Farmer. Waters, E. J.; Ebensburg, Farmer. White, Richard; Washington, Agent. Traverse Jurors---Second Week Buck, Jacob; Allegheny, Farmer. Buck, Henry; Carroll, Farmer. Bearer, John; Susquehanna, Farmer. Bender, Basil; Susquehanna, Farmer. Bennett, John; Carroll, Farmer. Brookbank, Andrew; Washington, Laborer. Byers, William; Jackson, Farmer. Cawley, Timothy; Clearfield, Farmer. Christy Peter; Loretto. Blacksmith. Conrad Joseph A.; Allegheny, Blacksmith. Dishong, Abraham; Jackson, Farmer. Doyle, Martin; Chest Springs, Shoemaker. Dover, William C.; Munster, Farmer. Dimond, Daniel; Taylor, Farmer. Empfield, George W.; Blacklick, Farmer. Fulmer, Frederic; Blacklick, Farmer. Furguson, John; Blacklick, Farmer. Farren, Patrick; Cambria, Farmer. Farabaugh, Isadore; Munster, Wagon Maker. Gill, Joseph; Chest, Merchant. Graham James; Susquehanna, Farmer. George, F. M.; Washington, Justice. Glass, John J.; Washington, Innkeeper. Gates, Joel; Chest, Farmer. Hildebrand, John; Conemaugh, Farmer. Hunt, James; Taylor, Farmer. Hammers, Samuel; Richland, Farmer. Hixon, Henry B.; Johnstown, Fuller. Heslop, Gale; Johnstown, Painter. Hornbarger, Levi; Millville, Furnace Keeper. Kring, Henry; Richland, Farmer. Luther, Levi; Carroll, Farmer. Lautzey, John; Chest, Farmer. McDonald, Wm.; Susquehanna, Farmer. Myers, Joseph; Clearfield, Farmer. Marlett, Henry; Washington, Farmer. Mills, James; Cambria, Farmer. Monday, Martin; Cambria, Farmer. Miller, Benjamin; Croyle, Laborer. McDermit, Wm.; Washington, Farmer. Paul, Jacob B.; Richland, Farmer. Platt, Michael J.; Susquehanna, Innkeeper. Rhoads, Rhinehart; Richland, Farmer. Storm, Lewis; Clearfield, Farmer. Strohecker, George W.; Chest Springs, Dr. Stull, John; Richland, Farmer. Woods, John; Conemaugh, Agent. Walters, Henry; Johnstown, Merchant. _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093175mrt/direct/01/

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, May 16, 1861 Volume 2, Number 39 News Items Judge Campbell of the U. S. Supreme Court who resides in Alabama, has sent in his resignation. He is a Unionist but feels bound to adhere to the fortunes of his state. Major Anderson has been promoted to a Colonelcy in the U. S. Army. It is reported that John Morrissey, the pugilist is dead. Every man who offers his services to his country in the present crisis and is mustered into the service will be entitled to Land Warrants, in addition to his regular pay, even if the war is closed in thirty days. Privates will receive 160 acres each; officers, larger tracts, in proportion to the rank they hold. Local Etchings Maj. John C. Osterlob, of Hollidaysburg, has been appointed Brig. Quartermaster of Camp Slifer, Chambersburg. The Chest Springs military company has offered their services to the Government under the three years’ requisition. We are not informed as to whether they have been accepted. The rails, chairs, spikes, &c., for the Ebensburg and Cresson Railroad have been delivered at Cresson, and workmen are now busily engaged in laying the track. The depot building is likewise being rapidly put up. In a few short weeks (D.V. and weather permitting) both enterprises will be happily concluded. A meeting of the managers of the Cambria County Agricultural Society is called for Saturday, June 1st. Let those who are interested take notice. The Cambria Guards This company held a special meeting on Saturday last and decided to offer their services to the General Government, through Gov. Curtin, under the three years’ requisition. Lieut. R. A. McCoy and Sergeant R. M. Jones left for Harrisburg on Monday to carry out the wishes of the company. We have as yet had no return of their success. Our Soldiery Annexed is a list of the several military companies that have come from this county, together with their Captains, the Regiments to which they belong and the Colonels thereof, the Letter of the companies and the Camps at which they are at present stationed. Our county subscribers should preserve it: Citizens Guards: Company F., Capt. John Linton, Third Regiment, Col. Minier, Camp Scott, York, Pa. Johnstown Infantry: Company, G, Capt. W. H. Lapsley, Third Regiment, Col. Minier, Camp Scott, York, Pa. Zouave Cadets: Co. K., Capt. John Suter, Third Regiment, Col. Minier, Camp Scott, York, Pa. Allegheny Guards: Co. H., Capt. George W. Easley, Tenth Regiment, Col. S. A. Meredith, Camp Slifer, Chambersburg, Pa. Washington Rifles: Co. G., Capt. James Carroll, Tenth Regiment, Col. S. A. Meredith, Camp Slifer, Chambersburg, Pa. The following is the proper manner in which to address letters to the volunteers. John Smith, Pa. Vols., Third Regt.; Col., Minier, Company F.; Capt. Linton, Camp Scott, York, Pa. Pay of the Troops The following from an exchange paper gives the rate of pay allowed in the army of the United States, to which the militia is entitled when called into service: The first column of figures represents the net monthly salary and the second, includes rations, forage, &c. Rank Per Month Colonel $95 $218.00 Lieutenant Colonel 80 194.00 Major 70 175.00 Captain 60 118.00 First Lieutenant 50 108.50 Second Lieutenant 45 102.50 Brevet Second Lieutenant 45 103.50 First or Orderly Sergeant 16 29.00 Other Sergeants 15 27.00 Corporals 13 22.00 Privates 8 20.00 Musicians 9 21.00 On the first of January 1860 the regular army consisted of 1,083 commissioned officers, musicians, artificers, and 11,848 privates, being a total of 12,931. _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093175mrt/direct/01/

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, May 9, 1861 Volume 2, Number 38 Local and Personal The “Allegheny Guards,” Capt. Easly, and the “Washington Rifles,” Capt. White, form part of the Tenth Regiment. The alarm of fire on Sunday night was occasioned by the burning of a chimney at the house occupied by James Delowry. Capt. Richard White, of the Hemlock Rifles, has been elected Major of the Tenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. A. M. White was elected Quartermaster of the same regiment. We have hitherto failed to notice that our young friend, Wm. W. Young, his been appointed Agent for the Penna. RR at Cresson in place of James S. Clark, dec.’d. He will fill the post acceptably. Our Military Our military company, the “Cambria Guards,” have not yet been accepted. The muster roll of the “Mountaineers,” we are informed, is filling up and the requisite complement will soon be obtained. Military The complete list of the Regimental and Staff Officers of the 3d Regiment is as follows: Colonel F. P. Minier; Lt. Colonel J. M. Power; Major O. M. Irwin; Adjutant J. C. Noon; Quartermaster and Paymaster J. M. Campbell; Quartermaster Sergeant [first name is blank] Kidd; Commissary J. R. Wingate; Assistant Commissary Thos. C. McCahen; Commissary Sergeant James Johnson. Volunteers from Cambria County We clip the following extraordinary telegram from the Philadelphia BULLETIN of Monday: “Harrisburg, May 6, Col. Wm. K. Piper has arrived here from Cambria County. He has tendered to the General Government, through Gov. Curtin, one regiment of Infantry, now organized in Cambria county, to serve for any period of time that may be designated; and if accepted, he proffers a bonus of $1,000 to the State. Cambria county has four companies accepted. Col. Piper is a gallant solder and his men are all hardy mountaineers.” _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together—at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, May 2, 1861 Volume 2, Number 37 Local and Personal A Home Guard has been formed in Johnstown. The laying of the iron on the Ebensburg and Cresson Railroad will be commenced in a few days. The erection of Ben F. Williams’ planing mill is progressing finely. It will be under roof in a few days. The members of the Blair County Medical Society have tendered their professional services, gratis, to the families of the volunteers. That’s the talk. The dwelling house of Mr. Pat Bracken in Conemaugh township together with its contents was destroyed by fire on Saturday week. The publication of the Johnstown ECHO has been suspended for the present, owing to the disturbance in our national affairs. Sorry to hear it. A. J. Rhey, a clerk in one of the departments in Washington has returned to his home in this place. He reports Washington City as being quiet when he left it. S. W. Amhiser, a member of one of the Blair county military companies, was severely injured by the accidental discharge of a musket while the troops were lying at Cockeysville. He was brought home. We are informed that the agents of the “Mutual Oil Company,” of this place, who are boring for the carboniferous compound in Western Virginia, recently tapped a five-barrel jugular. We are glad, and so doubtless are the members of the company, to hear this. It appears that we were slightly premature in saying last week that the Cambria troops had got through to Washington. They took the cars for that point at Harrisburg, in company with several other regiments, on Saturday night, 20th ult., but proceeded only as far as Cockeysville, fourteen miles east of Baltimore. Here they found the railroad bridges destroyed and further progress impeded. They were preparing to force their way through the city when they received further orders from headquarters. They encamped at Cockeysville until Monday night when they returned to York where a permanent camp has been established. They are yet at that place in good health and spirits and “spiling for a fight.” Our Boys Abroad Lieut. James C. Noon, of the Citizens’ Guards, has been appointed aid to Col. Minier. Wm. Linton has been elected First Lieutenant of a company formed from the overplus of other companies at Camp Curtin. G. W. Brown is serving as corporal in Dick White’s Rifles. The Johnstown Zouaves, Infantry and Guards belong to the Third Regiment composed as follows: six companies from Blair, three from Cambria and one from Allegheny, of which Minier of Blair is Colonel and Power, of Cambria, Lt. Colonel. Wilmore The Wilmore company has received its full complement, and is now ready to march. Wm. H. Gardner is elected Captain and George Rushaberger, First lieutenant. The following are the military companies from Cambria county that have been accepted and sworn into service: Washington Rifles, (Hemlock), Capt. White Johnstown Infantry, Captain Lapsley Johnstown Zouave Cadets, Capt. Power Johnstown Citizens’ Guards, Capt. Linton Johnstown Allegheny Guards, Capt. Easly. A second company is being formed in Ebensburg, to be called the “Mountaineers.” Chest Springs, April 23: In pursuance of a call of many citizens of the borough of Chest Springs and vicinity, a meeting was held in Green’s Hall, in this place, on the evening of the 22d inst., for the purpose of raising a volunteer corps for Home Protection and also to assist in maintaining the families of those who have volunteered in the service of the Federal Government from this place. The meeting was called to order by appointing Henry Nutter Chairman and T. J. Nelson and Wm. Allen Secretaries. On motion a Committee of three to draft resolutions was appointed. M. D. Wagner, Esq., Dr. B. F. Tomb and T. A. Durbin were appointed said committee. Whist they were absent the meeting was addressed by Wm. Allen, Frank M. Pike, T. J. Nelson, A. W. Green, Jos. Mann, Jas. Longwell. A stranger by the name of White who was suspected of being a secessionist was called upon and willingly addressed the meeting in a most beautiful and patriotic speech, fully vindicating himself from the foul stigma of being a traitor. John E. McKenzie next addressed the meeting in a strong Union speech. The committee on resolutions having returned reported the following: Whereas, Our country has been involved in civil war, our Flag trampled upon, our Laws set at defiance by traitors and our fellow countrymen murdered in the discharge of their duties in defense of the Stars and Stripes or our country, therefore, Resolved, That we do hereby form ourselves into a Home Company to protect the flag of our country and maintain our rights against all usurpers, Resolved, That we do also see that all families and persons that may need any help in consequence of our citizens going to defend their country in the time of need, shall be supplied with the necessaries of life, during their absence. Resolved, That we do hereby form ourselves into a company and bind ourselves one to another in all emergencies of life, liberty and property to stand by our country’s rights. The foregoing resolutions were unanimously adopted. On motion of M. D. Wagner, the meeting adjourned to meet on Thursday, the 24th inst., at 7 o’clock for the purpose of organizing. Carrolltown, April 29, 1861: I had the pleasure of attending quite a large and patriotic meeting at Cherrytree on Saturday last, and as your readers may feel an interest as to how the cause of the Union is progressing in the “”Pines,” I send you a brief outline of what they have done and are doing. About four o’clock on the afternoon of the 27th ult., a model pole, one hundred feet in height was firmly planted and from it was thrown the proud Flag of our Country, one of the most beautiful of the many banners I have yet seen. It was presented by the noble and ever patriotic ladies of the village. A meeting was then organized, over which Mr. John Huston presided, assisted by numerous Vice Presidents. It was addressed by almost all of the prominent men of the place, who uttered only the unmistakable voice of the people, “A free and undivided Union;” and to secure that blessing, “The laws must be enforced.” But not here did they stop. They determined that they too would share the glory of maintaining the honor of our Government and about forty noble young men walked up and signed their names, promising to respond in person to the call of their country. They were ably addressed by the Presbyterian minister. Another meeting was to be held in the evening, at which more would probably join the ranks. Had the citizens who have gone down the river with rafts been at home, the requisite seventy-seven would doubtless have been easily secured. I noticed several members of the Ebensburg company present, one of whom delivered a brief address. A “Home Guard” was also formed, embracing the entire male population of the village and vicinity. 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What does this mean? Havelocks: Miss Dix writes that if the ladies desire to do the soldiers a real service they should make Havelocks. She says, “I never can have too many. Should any one ask what they shall do for the soldiers at a cheap rate, say, make Havelocks.” The ladies should respond to this request.

Need sonme help on his first wife, Rose M. ?????? Friday, March 29, 1963, Altoona Mirror, page 21, Altoona, Blair, PA VINCENT P. BILLETDEAUX Of Martinsburg RD 1, died Tuesday in the Altoona Veterans Administration Hospital. He was born Sept. 28, 1892, in Williamsburg and married Grace Glass. Surviving are his wife, seven children, Mrs. L. A. Latta in Florida, Mrs. John Balenti and Edward in Connecticut, Mrs. William Eny and Vincent of Cresson, Mrs. Ray Rummel of Belsano, and Joseph in Arizona, two grandchildren, one great-grandchild, a sister and two brothers, Cecelia of Detroit, John of Pittsburgh and Louis in New Jersey. A veteran of World War I, he has served as a sergeant in the 2nd Calvary, winning a Distinguished Service Cross at Chateau – Thierry and Meuse – Argonne. Friends will be received after 7 p.m. today at the Lynch Funeral Home, Cresson. Friday, March 29, 1963, Altoona Mirror, page 30, Altoona, Blair, PA BILLETDEAUX – The funeral of Vincent Paul Billetdeaux of Martinsburg will be held Monday with requiem mass at 10 a.m. in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Cresson by the Rev. Father Bernard J. O’ Malley. Interment in the church cemetery with military honors by Cresson Post, American Legion. Friends will be received after 7 p.m. today in the Lynch Funeral Home, Cresson, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. _________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/

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Alleghanian Thursday, April 25 1861 Little Cambria in Motion---The Voice of Her People On Wednesday evening, an impromptu public meeting of the citizens of Ebensburg and vicinity was held at the Court House to give utterance to their sentiment as regards the National Crisis, through which we are now passing. Although but brief notice of the meeting was given, the room was packed full, and the patriotic enthusiasm there displayed we have never seen equaled. All---ALL—--were desirous of proving their loyalty to that Government to which they owe so much, and of testifying their devotion to the cause of Freedom. Little Cambria is fully aroused and the glorious Stars and Stripes will find many and brave protectors from among the gallant “Frosty Sons of Thunder.” The meeting was called to order by electing R. L. Johnston, President. Daniel O. Evans, H. Kinkead, Esq.; Maj. John Thompson, P. Collins, William Wherry, Reese J. Lloyd, D. H. Roberts, Esq.; Hon. R. Jones Jr., Maj. Gideon Marlett, Col. Wm. K. Piper, John Williams, Esq.; Andrew Lewis were appointed Vice Presidents. John E. Scanlan, D. C. Zahm, John H. Evans, Rowland M. Jones, R. A. M’Coy and John Lloyd, Secretaries. R. L. Johnston, Esq., on taking the chair, stated the object of the meeting in a brief but thrilling address. The meeting was then eloquently addressed by Phil. S. Noon, C. D. Murray, R. A. M’Coy and A. A. Barker, Esquires. On Motion, Phil S. Noon, George M. Reed, A. A. Barker, Robert Davis and Ezekiel Hughes were appointed a committee on resolutions. During the absence of the committee, the meeting was addressed by M. Hasson. The committee, through their Chairman, offered the following preamble and resolutions, which, on motion, were unanimously adopted: Whereas, A state of things now exist in the our beloved country which appeals to the patriotism of every true friend of our Institutions, to raise his voice and if need be, his hand, in defense of our Government and its constituted authorities; therefore, be it Resolved, That the acts of those who are in open rebellion against the Government of the United States, in attacking and forcibly taking United States property and waging war against the best and happiest government on the face of the earth, and seeking to destroy the lives of her people, renders it the imperative duty of every true American to boldly step forward in defense of the honored flag of the county and sustain the Constitution at all hazards. Resolved, That Cambria county, who in her infancy, sent her soldiers to encounter the enemies of her country, in the war with Great Britain, who decimated her population in the war with Mexico, will not be backward when “traitors take the field” at home and whilst we cheerfully tender to the South all her rights, as we have heretofore done, we are entirely unwilling to sustain her in resistance to the Federal Government. George M. Reed and John Williams, Esq.’s, also responded to the call and made eloquent addresses. Other gentleman being called upon, excused themselves, but stated that they endorsed in full the proceedings of the meeting. The greatest of enthusiasm was manifested during the meeting. The meeting then adjourned with nine cheers for the American flag, the Constitution and the Union. Local and Personal Hemlock, April 22, 1861 Old Washington is strongly for the Union! As soon as the news reached here that the President had issued his Proclamation, calling on the militia, the Washington Rifles, numbering some sixty men, offered their services to defend their country in the hour of need, and were accepted. They left here on Friday morning for Wilmore to recruit, where they were joined by some of the Frosty Sons of that borough and vicinity, who were desirous also of doing battle for their country in time of need. The officers at Capt. R. White; Lieutenant Jno. W. Short, and Orderly Sergeant Jno. Wilkins, these being the only old officers that were here to go. Their friends have the consolation of knowing that they will do honor to themselves and to their country. The company left Wilmore on Saturday at 3 o’clock A. M. Carrolltown, April 22, 1861 A large and enthusiastic Union meeting was held in this borough on Saturday last, and a beautiful pole was raised. >From its top floats the much loved but now insulted flag of our country. The meeting was called to order by the election of that venerable pioneer of our county, Richard Ashcraft, as President, who, in a few opening remarks, during the time of which the tears rolled down his cheeks and his tottering limbs seemed scare able to bear him up, said, that in youth that flag had taught him all he knew of love of his country, and even now were he able he would be only too happy to end a long life in avenging the insult to his revered county. Patriotic addresses were also delivered by several other gentlemen. Mr. Charles Fagan delivered a stirring appeal to his friends to join with him in putting down Rebellion in our beloved country. The meeting was then adjourned by giving three cheers for the “Red, White and Blue.” Gallitzin, April 20, 1861 A large and enthusiastic meeting was held at this place on Friday evening last, for the purpose of raising a volunteer company. The meeting was organized by appointing Daniel M’Laughlin, President, and N. W. Greel and Matthew Kelly, secretaries. Speeches were made by Major David Mills and Daniel McLaughlin (sic). Every single man in the vicinity with a few exceptions were enrolled and also several married men who have large, helpless families. On motion of Mr. Gilson, Supervisor of P. R. R., for this division, a committee of fifteen were appointed to make arrangements for the support of the families of those who enlisted. The company will hold a meeting on Monday evening for the purpose of electing officers and will hold itself in readiness to march as soon as orders are received. The meeting adjourned with three cheers for the Constitution, the Union and the Stars and Stripes. Johnstown, April 22, 1861 The past week has been one of intense excitement in our midst. Business is nearly suspended, and anxiety rests upon every countenance. Three companies have already left us, and some three or four more are rapidly recruiting. The stars and stripes are proudly waving and drums are beating in all directions. The companies that have left us are the Zouave Cadets, the Johnstown Infantry and the Citizens’ Guards. Each company, before leaving, was presented by the patriotic ladies of Johnstown with a beautiful stand of colors. The presentation speeches were made of D. J. Merrell and the reception speeches by Col. Jacob M. Campbell on behalf of the Zouaves, and John P. Linton, Esq., on behalf of the Citizens’ Guards. Not less than fifteen hundred people witnessed these intensely interesting ceremonies and cheers and shouts of applause of the Star Spangled Banner made the everlasting hills around us echo back the rejoicings of a free people over a flag that has ever been an emblem of Liberty. Our brave citizen soldiers departed with a fixed determination that they would: “Forever float that standard sheet,/Where breathes the foe, but fall before us; /With Freedom’s soil beneath our feet,/And Freedom’s Flag a waving o’er us.” I learn that our companies form part of the Third Regiment Penna. Volunteers, the officers of which are as follows: -----Minier, Colonel; J. M. Power, Lieutenant Colonel; Mayberry Irwin, Major; J. M. Campbell, Adjutant. This regiment and ten others left Harrisburg on Saturday evening for Washington city. As an instance of the enthusiasm prevalent here, take the following: A young man from Richland township was sent to town by his parents on Wednesday to sell a basket of eggs; he arrived here; disposed of his eggs; enlisted in the Infantry; and by the time his parents were expecting him home, he was on his way to Harrisburg! The intense patriotic feeling of our citizen will not permit Treason to show its hydra head among us. A man was stoned, knocked down and otherwise roughly dealt with for his supposed succession proclivities. Another was very quietly but earnestly admonished to leave town for the same cause; and it is needless to say that he complied with the request. Isaac E. Chandler, Esq., has been officially notified of his appointment as Post Master of this place. Mr. Boggs made a capable and attentive public officer and he retires with the good wishes of the entire community. The rolling mill continues in operation and it is the intention of Mr. Morrell, the patriotic manager here, to run it while a dollar of money is to be obtained for that purpose. Steps are being taken to provide for the families of those who have gone forth in the service of our common country. To this end District Committees have been formed and the following General Trustees are appointed: D. J. Morrell, S. H. 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The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, April 25, 1861 Volume 2, Number 36 The Legislature of Pennsylvania Convened A Proclamation Whereas, An armed rebellion exists in a portion of the States of this Union threatening the destruction of the National Government, periling public and private property, endangering the peace and security of this Commonwealth, and inviting systemic piracy upon our commerce; and Whereas, Adequate provision does not exist by law to enable the Executive to make the Military power of the State as available and efficient as it should be for the common defense of the State and the General Government, and Whereas, An occasion so extraordinary requires a prompt exercise of the Legislative power of the “the State,” therefore, I, Andrew G. Curtin, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution do hereby convene the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, and require the members of the Senate and House of Representatives to meet in their respective Houses in the Capitol at Harrisburg on TUESDAY, THE THIRTIETH DAY OF APRIL A. D., one thousand and eight hundred and sixty-one, at twelve o’clock noon of that day, then and there to take into consideration and adopt such measures in the premises as the exigency may seem to them in their wisdom to demand. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the Commonwealth to be affixed at Harrisburg, this twentieth day of April in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one and of the Independence of the United States, the eighty-sixth. By the Governor Eli Slifer, Secretary of the Commonwealth. The War News in Ebensburg The news of the attack on Fort Sumter created the most intense excitement in this place. Although the tidings had been momentarily expected for months past, still they were hardly credited when they did arrive—it was scarcely believed that the Traitors would have the hardihood to systematically attack our Starry Ensign. But the sequel proved that the report was only too true. Then did everyone know that the long dreaded Crisis in the history of our beloved country had arrived; then was it felt that War in all its hideous deformity had burst upon us. And every true patriot determined to meet and roll back the advancing tide of Treason. On Wednesday evening a public meeting of the citizens of Ebensburg and vicinity, irrespective of party was held in the Court House, and the sentiment of the “Frosty Sons of Thunder” put on record. See particulars elsewhere. On Friday evening an informal meeting was held at the Court House to take into consideration the propriety of organizing a military company to be tendered to the Government for the suppression of Treason. Thirty-three names were immediately enrolled, and the meeting was adjourned over until Monday evening. On Monday evening the largest and most patriotic mass of citizens that ever assembled in this borough, perhaps, met at the Court House. The ladies turned out en masse and graced the occasion with their presence. Patriotic speeches were delivered by Messrs. R. L. Johnston, P. S. Noon, John Williams, Andrew Lewis, C. Fagan, Daniel Jones, William Leavy, R. M. Jones and others. An excellent band of music was present and the “Star Spangled Banner” was sung in fine style by Messrs. J. L. P. M’Alister, Hugh H. Hughes and A. A. Barker. The complement of the company was soon filled. It is composed of some of our best citizens, who go not through enthusiasm, but because they consider it to be a solemn duty to fight, and if needs be, to die in the cause of Union and Liberty. God bless them all! The company tendered their services to the Governor on Tuesday, are accepted and notified to be in readiness to march at an hour’s warning. The company is called the “Cambria Guards.” An election for officers was held on Tuesday evening and the following result was had: Captain, Robert Litzinger 1st Lieutenant, Andrew Lewis 2nd Lieutenant, R. A. McCoy 3rd Lieutenant, Jno. Scanlon We will publish the entire muster roll next week. All honor to our citizen soldiery! R. L. Johnston, Esq., on behalf of John Williams, Esq. and others, stated that arrangements would be perfected by which the families of those volunteering would be secured from want. This is the noble spirit! [We may state, by way of parenthesis, that no military company has had an organization in this place for a number of years. This company is entirely newly-formed and gotten up expressly in obedience to the demand of the President.] Johnstown Last week was a busy week in Johnstown. The news of the commencement of hostilities between the Government and the Traitors created the most intense excitement and business was suspended for the time being. On Tuesday morning, the requisition for the military companies (three in number) was received. Recruiting immediately was begun and in a short time the companies had received their several complements. On Wednesday, the Johnstown Infantry and the Zouave Cadets left for Harrisburg and on Thursday the Citizen’s Guards took up their line of march to the same point. The Johnstown Infantry numbers 81 men: Captain, Thomas H. Lapsley; First Lieutenant, Jacob M. Campbell; First Sergeant, Robert P. Robison; Second Sergeant, John J. Mills; Third Sergeant, James Moore. The Zouaves number sixty-seven men: Captain, John M. Power; First Lieut., John P. Suter; Second Lieut., A. K. Babock; First Sergeant, John Downey; Second Sergeant, D. N. Jones; Third Sergeant, J. E. Fry; First Corporal, J. H. Gageby. The Citizen’s Guards number------men: Captain, John P. Linton; First Lieut., Hugh Bradley; Second Lieut., James C. Noon; Third Lieut., John Cox. Besides these, three or four other companies are rapidly being organized. One of them, commanded by Judge Easly, we understand, left for Harrisburg on Tuesday. The Johnstown Troops after being duly armed and equipped at Harrisburg, took the cars for Washington city on Sunday morning where they arrived safely and are now on duty. They passed through Baltimore without any trouble. Hemlock The Washington Rifles, numbering 60 men, and commanded by Capt. Dick White, took the cars for Harrisburg on Saturday morning, where they arrived the same day. They are quartered at “Camp Curtin.” This is said to be an excellent company and will doubtless do good service. Wilmore A military company is being organized in Wilmore, and we understand that the ranks are rapidly filling up. Summit Capt. Humphreys is speedily organizing a company at this place. Gallitzin A company is being formed at this place. _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093175mrt/direct/01/

Cambria FreemanThursday, April 18 1861 Local and Personal We are informed that a Military Company will be formed in this borough on next Friday evening, 19th inst. The Government calls for volunteers—let the “Frosty Sons” respond. We must be brief when traitors brave the field.” Beatty’s station on the Pennsylvania Railroad six miles east of Greensburg was totally destroyed by fire last week. George Raymond, editor of the Hollidaysburg WHIG has been appointed Consul resident at Singapore, British India. This is authentic. The Hollidaysburg Fencibles, the Altoona Rifles, the Altoona Guards and the Juniata Rifles of Blair county have tendered their services to Gov. Curtin, under the call of the President, and have been accepted. George W. N. Bolsinger, our former partner in the publishing of this paper has enlisted in one of the Pittsburg military companies and intends to do service in the struggle between Union and Disunion. Good for George! A bill has passed the Legislature dividing the borough of Ebensburg into two wards. The East Ward comprises all of said borough, east of Centre street; elections for which to be held in the Court House. The West Ward comprises all of the borough west of Centre street; elections to be held in the Town Hall. The East Ward is strongly Republican; the West Ward is Democratic. _________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday April 18, 1861 Volume 2, Number 35 WAR BEGUN! The Traitors Fire the First Gun! Fort Sumter Attacked! Anderson Returns Fire! Sumter’s Wall Breached! The Fort in Flames!---Its Guns Silenced! Surrender of the Fort and Garrison! Not a Life Lost in the Conflict. Major Anderson and His Command Embark for New York The Port of Charleston Blockaded Fort Pickens Re-Enforced The President’s Proclamation 15,000 Volunteers Wanted!! The War has been commenced! The blow which we have been awaiting, but which we would fain have averted has fallen! The so-called Southern Confederacy has plunged the country into a war that must be, indeed, terrible; for it will be the death struggle between Freedom and Slavery. Hostilities have been precipitated by the Traitors, with them the dreadful responsibility will rest. But this war now thrust upon us must be prosecuted to a stern and definite conclusion. No Compromises nor Concessions will avail now. Stern Justice must be meted out to those who have incurred the penalty of Treason, which is death, by levying war against the Federal Government. Union and Freedom is our battle-cry; Disunion and Slavery, the Traitors. Fort Sumter has been lost, but Liberty is saved. The end is not yet! Proclamation of the President 75,000 Volunteers Called For! Special Meeting of Congress! Washington City, April 14---Whereas, the laws of the United States, have been, for some time past, and are now, opposed, and the execution thereof obstructed in the States of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas, by combinations too powerful to be suppressed by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings, or by the powers vested in the Marshals by law, Now, therefore, I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, in virtue of the powers in me vested by the Constitution and the laws, have thought fit to call forthwith, and hereby, do call forth the Militia of the several States of the Union, to the aggregate number of Seventy-five Thousand, in order to suppress the said combination and “cause the laws to be duly executed.” The details of this object will be immediately communicated to the State authorities, through the War Department. I appeal to all loyal citizens to favor, facilitate and aid this effort to maintain the honor, the integrity and the existence of our National Union and the perpetuity of the popular Government and to redress the wrongs already too long endured. I deem it proper to say that the first service assigned to the forces hereby called forth will probably be to Repossess the Forts, place and property which have been seized from the Union; and in every event, the utmost care will be observed consistently with the objects aforesaid, to avoid any devastation of, or interference with the property or any disturbance of peaceful citizens in any part of the county. And I hereby command the persons composing the combination aforesaid to disperse and retire peaceably to their respective abodes, within twenty days from this date. Deeming that the present conditions of public affairs presents an “extraordinary occasion,” I do hereby convene both Houses of Congress. The Senators and Representatives are therefore summoned to assemble at their respective chambers at twelve o’clock noon on Thursday, THE FOURTH OF JULY NEXT, then and there to consider and determine such measures as, in their wisdom, the public safety and interest may seem to demand. In witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and cause the seal of the United States to be affixed. Done at the city of Washington, this fifteen day of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one and of the Independence of the United States the eighty-fifth. Abraham Lincoln, President Wm. H. Seward, Secretary of State The following are the requisitions of the President upon the governors of the several States for military to act in the maintenance of the Union: New York, seventeen regiments; Pennsylvania, sixteen; Illinois, six; Indiana, six; Missouri, four; Kentucky, four; Ohio, thirteen; Tennessee, two; Massachusetts, two; Wisconsin, one; Minnesota, one; Iowa, one; Connecticut, one; Rhode Island, one; Vermont, one; Maine, one. In all 75 regiments of 1000 men each. _________________________________________________________________ Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn “10 hidden secrets” from Jamie. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, April 11, 1861 Volume 2, Number 34 Local and Personal Mr. E. F. Lytle, our present efficient Register and Recorder, has removed with his family from Wilmore to this place. We give him welcome. A man named Emanuel Lloyd was committed to our jail on Tuesday, charged with having feloniously appropriated a coat, vest, watch and the sum of twenty dollars from the Perry House, Johnstown. He was arrested at Duncannon. The ECHO says that Johnstown is exceedingly unhealthy at the present time, and that a large number of deaths have occurred during the past ten days. The following appointments of Postmasters for offices in Blair county have been made: For Hollidaysburg: James Bingham; For Altoona: Geo. W. Patton; For Williamsburg: W. J. Spencer; For Frankstown, H. J. Kephart. J. A. Whissel, the up-town baker, has removed his establishment to the building formerly occupied by Geo. M’Cann, almost immediately opposite Geo. Huntley’s tinware depot. His customers are requested to drop in and see him. Mr. E. J. Mills has removed his Grocery store from the western end of town to the Post office building where he will still continue to furnish the public with everything in his line. Give him a call. Persons having horses which they wish to dispose of can have an opportunity for doing so this month. Chas. Dahlman will be in Ebensburg from the 9th to the 13th of April and at Carrolltown from the 15th to the 17th of April, for the purpose of buying horses. _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093175mrt/direct/01/

The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, April 4, 1861 Volume 2, Number 33 NEWS The official census of the United States has just been compiled and shows a total population of thirty-one million, four hundred and twenty-nine thousand eight hundred and ninety-one (31,429,891). Of these three million, nine hundred and fifty-one thousand eight hundred and one are slaves. Local and Personal The Argument Court for the March term commenced yesterday. Col. C. T. Frazer has been appointed Notary Public for Johnstown. It is currently reported and generally believed that oil has been struck a few miles below Hollidaysburg. The Post Master for this borough has not yet been named, but the general supposition is that Major John Thompson, of the Mountain House, will be the lucky appointee. He will make a good officer. A man named Peter Shaeffer, who resides in Westmoreland county, was recently robbed of three hundred and sixty dollars, besides several notes and papers of value, on the open highway, by two men with blackened faces. On a recent visit down over the mountain, we dropped in at the WHIG office where we had the pleasure of meeting our young friend, T. D. Litzinger. He is engaged as foremanager of that paper and fills the position with acceptance. Success. What a climate is this of ours, to be sure! On last Wednesday it rained all day. Thursday and Friday were warm and pleasant. Saturday was wet and gloomy, Sunday was a beautiful and spring-like day, on Monday it snowed, sleeted and rained all day, and on Tuesday and Wednesday it thawed. The Doctors are about the only ones who enjoy this catarrhal, rheumatic weather. The quarterly election of officers for the Ebensburg Division of Sons of Temperance was held on Saturday evening with the following result: W. P. - A. A. Barker W. A. - Lemuel Davis R. S. - Ben F. Williams A. R. S. - D. D. Pryce F. S. - Samuel W. Davis T. - A. Lewis C. - John R. Smith A. C. - R. E. Smith I. S. - David Williams O. S. - Lewis Rodgers Chaplain - Robert Singer Ed Flag - E. I. Evans Love - Miss Elizabeth Roberts Purity - Miss Jennie Evans Fidelity - Miss Emily Roberts The E. & C. R. R. Depot The erection of this building, the contract for which was awarded to Mr. E. E. Evans, has been commenced. Its size is to be 80x35 feet, and the eastern end is to be on a direct line with the western boundary of Centre street. The terms of the contract require its completion on or before the first of June. Appointments by the M. E. Conference The annual session of the Pittsburg Conference of the M. E. Church held at M’Connellsville, Ohio, closed on Monday evening, 25th ult., after a harmonious session of five days, Bishop Ames presiding. The following are the ministerial appointments for this district: Presiding Elder: William Lynch Blairsville: J. W. Shirer Indiana: John C. High Johnstown: D. P. Mitchel Greensburg and Latrobe: W. W. Roup Kittanning: R. Cunningham Dayton: S. Burt Elderton: F. D. Fast, J. D. Hill Marchand: J. S. Lemon, D. W. Wampler New Florence and Robinson: W. Long, A. P. Leonard Mechanicsburg: J. D. Knox Burrell and Apollo: W. A. Stewart, R. G. Heaton New Derry: M. J. Montgomery Ebensburg: S. F. Show, J. G. Gogley Conemaugh: H. Mansell Ligonier: J. S. Wakefield Mt. Pleasant and West Newton: J. J. M’Illyer, I. A. Pearce Saltsburg and Hopewell: J. Shane. _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008

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I would like to extend condolences to ANN DENSON and her husband who just lost their grandson because of a hit and run accident. Ann has been helpful on our site and of much help over the years. Again, our prayers and sympathy at this time of loss. Their grandson was: 19 year old, Joshua Paul Sanger Respectfully, jim James Thomas Rosenbaum 310 Melvin Street Johnstown, Cambria Co., PA 15904-1219 814-266-6855