The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, January 15, 1863 Volume 4, Number 16 NEWS Safe We are very glad to announce that our friend, Sergt. William W. Evans, of Co. A, 11th Penna. Reserves, who has been missing since the Fredericksburg fight and was supposed to have been killed, is safe. He was wounded in the left leg during the battle and fell into the hands of the Rebels who carried him to Richmond, where is now confined in Libby Prison. We wish him a speedy convalescence and safe return North. Promoted It gives us pleasure to announce that our young friend, Thomas D. Litzinger, has been promoted to be Sergeant Major of his regiment – 11th Pa. Reserves. He has been a member of Co. A, this regiment for over eighteen months, in the meantime participating in all the fights in which it was engaged and this recognition of his services is but a simple act of Justice. Success! Auditor Appointed Last week G. C. K. Zahm, Esq., was appointed a County Auditor of this county in place of E. R. Donnegan, serving in the army. The Board at present constituted is as follows: Thomas J. Nelson, Wm. J. Williams, G. C. K. Zahm. Item The report is current here that Col. Jacob M. Campbell of the 54th Penna. Vols., has been promoted to a Brigadier Generalship. We hope it may prove true. Eb. & Cresson Railroad The annual election for a President and twelve Directors of the Ebensburg and Cresson Railroad Company was held on Monday last, 12th inst., and resulted as follows: President: A. A. Barker Directors: John Williams Johnston Moore Edward Roberts Geo. J. Rodgers Thomas Griffith Richard Jones, Jr. Geo. Huntley Henry Foster Isaac Evans James Myers Robert Davis Abel Lloyd >From our Volunteers Brief Letter from Co. A, 11th Pa. Reserves Their Current Location &c. Belle Plain Landing Jan. 4, 1863 Our regiment is at present encamped on a good piece of ground within two miles of Belle Plain Landing, Va. The men have busied themselves since the fight at Fredericksburg and instead of shelter tents they now boast the possession of comfortable log huts. Our camp with the exception of not being so large greatly resembles what Camp Pierpont was last winter. We are all quite comfortable and if permitted to remain, will be able to pass a pleasant winter. It is the general impression, however, - and I may add, the wish of the men, - that we will be here but a short time. Our regiment has been sadly reduced in numbers through the casualties of recent battles, but those remaining are in as good spirits as ever. The new recruits of our company are good men and heroes. They did not flinch at Fredericksburg. We are busy now making out our pay rolls and inspecting. Our paymaster is expected every day and we must be ready to receive him – you know. [Signed] D ---------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS Richard M. Jones Among those who after the battle of Fredericksburg were classified in that list of terrible uncertainties, the missing, was Richard M. Jones of Co. F., 133d Penna. Vols. In the charge of his regiment on the Rebel breastworks, he was seen to fall and although spoken to by some of this companions, he failed to return an answer. >From this, and the fact that over a month has elapsed since the fight, we are forced to the sad conclusion, much against our inclination, that he is indeed missing – missing for evermore. The deceased was born in Cambria twp., this county and was about 29 years of age when he fell. He lived here until he had attained to the full estate of manhood when he removed to Philadelphia. In that city he became engaged in mercantile pursuits. Upon the inauguration of the Rebellion, he, in conjunction with the lamented Major Todd, recruited a company, of which he was elected 1st Lieutenant. He served with credit during the term of enlistment – three months; and returning to the city, again engaged in his usual avocation. During the past summer when on a visit here to his home and friends, he attached himself to Capt. Jones’ company. The sequel is known. He went forth - he fought - he fell. The deceased was a most estimable young man. Educated and intelligent of a sprightly and impulsive disposition and gifted with a warm heart and a manly mind, he made many friends and retained them. Throughout the county he was widely known and his loss will be keenly lamented. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and died in the full hope of a blessed immortality above. Shortly before entering the fight, he remarked to a companion: “If I fall, say to those at home that I was prepared to die.” A patriot and a Christian – he is gone! Gone in the early bloom of manhood when his aspirations of usefulness in the world were about being realized. Gone from his country, his home and his friends. But – happy, thought,- such men do not die,; they only “go before.” John M. Jones John M. Jones, a member of Co. F, 133d Penna. Vols., and a brother of the subject of the foregoing notice, was also killed at the battle of Fredericksburg. He was an excellent young man, kind hearted and generous and a favorite with all who knew him. He was a member of the Welsh Independent Church of this place, and died as he had lived, a Christian. His age was about 24 years. Green be the turf above him! Both the above heroes were sons of Mr. Morris W. Jones, resident four miles north of town. He and family and friends have the sympathies of the community in their great bereavement. Samuel Sharp Dead, Samuel Sharp of Co. I, 54th Pa. Vols., died recently and his remains were brought to Johnstown and interred. Elizabeth Pfoff Died in Loretto, this county, on Sunday last, 11th inst., of diphtheria, Miss Elizabeth Pfoff, aged about ---years. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ Hotmail®: Chat. Store. Share. Do more with mail. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_hm_justgotbetter_explore_012009