The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, June 4, 1863 Volume 4, Number 36 NEWS Return of Our Nine Months Volunteers Enthusiastic Reception Friday of last week was a gala day in Ebensburg. The 133d regiment Penna. Volunteers which had been lying in Camp Curtin after the expiration of its term of service for about a week was paid on Thursday and the morning following the companies composing it started for their respective destinations. Our company – Co. F – arrived here at 10:30 A. M. They were met at the cars by a procession consisting of the entire population of town, men, women and children. After three times three had been given for the “boys,” and the usual amount of hand shaking and greeting was had, the procession, headed by Chief Marshal D. O. Evans and the rear brought up by the company took up its line of march traversing High street to the west extreme and returning to the “Diamond.” On the route a number of flags had been suspended across the street, for each of which the boys gave three rousing cheers. Three cheers were also given THE ALLEGHANIAN – a compliment we highly appreciate and feel proud of. At the residence of the late Adjutant Noon as also at the office formerly occupied by the lamented Captain Jones, both of which were draped in mourning, suitable tributes of respect were paid. Returning to the Diamond, a Welcome address was delivered by Mr. D. J. Jones, in substantially the following words: “Fellow Citizens and Soldiers of Co. F, 133d P.V.: With pleasure we hail your return and meet you this day to extend to you a friendly welcome. Nine months ago you left the peaceful avocations of life, exchanging the weapons of the arts of peace for those of war and promptly responded to your country’s call to serve in the army of the Union. During that eventful period you have endured the hardships and privations incident to a soldier’s life and passed through the ordeal of battle. You went forth strong in the righteousness of the cause in which you had enlisted – the preservation of our Government and the perpetuation of our free institutions. Faithfully and gallantly you performed your duty. Although not in all cases so successful as you desired, yet your devotion is none the less appreciated by a loyal people and you this day deserve and receive the praise and gratitude of all loyal citizens. But our joy this day is not unmixed with grief for we fail to discern in your thinned ranks, the bright and manly faces of brave comrades who departed with you. Where is your beloved Captain Jones, your respected and esteemed Lieut. Scott, your companions in arms, R. M. and John M. Jones, Humphreys, Morgan, Wiggins, Bracken and others with many of whom it was our privilege to associate from boyhood? And where is your worthy Adjutant J. C. Noon? – though not of your company yet of your regiment. Many of the pleasant hours of childhood we spent together. He was high in stature – high his hopes and aspirations – high in the estimation of his comrades – pure his patriotism – unsullied his integrity – generous and kind. They have all fallen and nobly fallen at the post of duty, fighting valiantly for the honor and integrity of their country. They sacrificed their lives upon their country’s altar, sealing their love and zeal for the Union with their blood. They have fought their last fight and now calmly repose on the banks of the Rappahannock, while traitors’ feet pollute the soil which contains their mouldering remains. But ere long we hope to visit their graves and pay that honor which their personal worth, courage and patriotism deserve. Now, my friends, on behalf of our common country, on behalf of our noble Commonwealth and on behalf of the loyal citizens of Ebensburg, I welcome you to your homes, your families and friends and may that God who shielded and protected you in battle preserve and prosper you through life.” This was responded to on the part of the company in a neat and eloquent little speech by Lieut. Samuel W. Davis. Private Ellis R. Williams also delivered a short address; whereupon the order who given to “break ranks,” and the soldiers dispersed to talk to the dear ones from whom they had been separated for so many weary months. Town was most tastefully decorated at many points with arches, wreaths, flags, etc. Among the most prominent of these we may mention the arches opposite Rev. Harbison’s residence; opposite the Post Office at the Diamond, opposite R. Davis’ house; opposite the Logan House and opposite M. S. Harr’s; the wreath extending from the Union House to Mr. Kittel’s residence and the mammoth flags extended across the street at Wm. Davis’, Conductor Scott’s and A. A. Barker’s residences. Besides these, many private houses and buildings were tastefully decorated with evergreens, flags and mottoes. Altogether town presented a most fascinating aspect and reflected credit on the good taste and liberality of the citizens. At 2 P. M. the procession was reformed and proceeded to Lloyd’s Grove a short distance below town where a most sumptuous repast had been gotten up by the patriotic ladies of Ebensburg. The board absolutely groaned with the choicest viands and those who went hungry came not away unsatisfied. After the cloth had been removed, Geo. M. Reed, Esq., was called up and favored the audience with a patriotic address. Lieut. Peter Kaylor, of Co. F, 28th Penna. Vols., who was wounded at the battle of Chancellorsville and is now at home on a short leave of absence, was also introduced and delivered a brief speech, replete with patriotism and common sense. In the evening the exercises were varied according to the tastes of those participating. A ball was given at the Arcade, at which many were present, while other forms of amusement were open so that all were enabled to enjoy themselves to the utmost. That they did so, without reservation, was a self-evident fact. Home again! How it filleth the heart with felicity unspeakable to know that our dear friends – those who left us nine months agone for the uncertain career of patriot-soldiers – are with us once more. Many of their original number there be who, in the campaign, have gone down to the quiet rest of a glorious martyrdom – while we sorrow and mourn that these have gone from us forever, let us not fail to rejoice that so many have returned, buoyant with life and hope to the bosoms of their families and friends. The memory of the fallen heroes will be cherished forever; while those who have been spared, what may we say of them, other than that they have done their duty and we are proud of them! The boys all appear in good condition, notwithstanding the arduous nature of the service they have been called upon to perform. They speak in glowing terms of Gen. Hooker and say he is the idol of the entire army. Their own officers, regimental and company, also come in for an unlimited share of praise while the officers in turn declare the men to be brave soldiers – heroes all. We subjoin a correct record of the company, showing its original construction, promotions, list of killed, wounded, missing, those who died of disease, &c. Captain: John M. Jones, killed at Fredericksburg Lieutenants: 1st: William A. Scott, killed at Fredericksburg 2d: Francis M. Flanagan, promoted to Capt. Mar. 25 ‘63 Sergeants: 1st: James J. Will 2d: J. O. Brookback 3rd: M. Nathan Bracken, missing since battle of Fredericksburg 4th: John N. Evans, wounded at Fredericksburg, discharged Feb. 14, 1863 5th: John O. Evans Corporals: Samuel W. Davis: promoted to Sergeant; to 2d Lieut. Nathan Sanders: wounded at Fredericksburg Meshach Thomas James M. Thompson Valentine S. Barker: detailed Adj. Clerk; reg. postmaster Hugh J. Humphreys: killed at Fredericksburg Joseph F. Stearus Peter Urban Musician: Andrew J. Litzinger Wagoner: John W. Griffith Privates: Aerhart, Peter Bennet, Richard J.: wounded at Fredericksburg Berkey, George W.: wounded at Fredericksburg Broombaugh, John Burns, Patrick A. Blanchard, Melville G. Burns, Patrick Conrad, Stephen Carland, Henry Davis, Wm. J.: discharged Feb. 7, 1863 Deveraux, Thomas T. Deveraux, Robert: wounded at Fredericksburg Davis, Thomas D. Evans, Hosea J. Evans, William M.: died of wounds received at Fredericksburg Evans, Andrew E. Evans, Thomas Evans, Hugh E.: wounded at Fredericksburg Evans, Elbridge, G.: taken prisoner at Fredericksburg and paroled Evans, David Edwards, Lewis R.: discharged Edleblute, James M. Frank, Cyrus H. Fox, John: killed at Fredericksburg Gibson, William D Gallagher, Wilson Gilsan, Samuel S.: discharged March 23, 1863 Hughes, John W. Horn, Henry P. Humphreys, Edward J. Jones, Richard M.: missing since battle of Fredericksburg Jones, Alexander Jones, Edward Jr. Jones, John M.: killed at Fredericksburg Jones, William W. Jones, Milton: wounded at Fredericksburg Jones, Evan E.: wounded at Fredericksburg Keith, Levi Keith, Peter: died March 18, 1863 Kinsel, Joseph Krise, Valentine W. Kimball, John Kallansee, Daniel L.: killed at Fredericksburg Long, Daniel: wounded at Fredericksburg Lewis, David D. Longwell, James M. Lamer, Samuel M’Closkey, Benj. F. G. M’Munagle, L. H. M’Dowell, Richard B. Mack, Joseph Michael, Evan J. Morgan, David: killed at Fredericksburg Moore, Levi: killed at Fredericksburg Makin, William: wounded at Fredericksburg Melhorn, Peter: wounded at Fredericksburg Howell, William W. Miller, Joseph, wounded at Fredericksburg; discharged Mar. 27, 1863 Powell, Daniel: died Dec. 28, 1862 Parker, Joseph W. Patterson, Edward, pro. to Corp. Mar. 1 ‘63 Roberts, Edwin E.: died Jan. 17, 1863 Singer, Robert H. Severance, Levi Severance, Albian A., taken prisoner at Chancellorsville and paroled Snyder, Tobias Snyder, Lewis Shinefelt, Christian: wounded at Fredericksburg; discharged Shoffner, Martin: wounded at Fredericksburg Sutton, Francis A. Stiles, Elbridge: pro. Corp, Nov. 1862 Thomas, David: discharged May 2, 1863 Thompson, John A.: pro to Com Sergeant Jan. 1, 1863 Tibbott, William R. Williams, Ellis R. Whitehead, James W. Weakland, Demetrious Wiggins, John F: died Dec. 31 of wounds received at Fredericksburg Waugheman, R. E. R. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ Hotmail®:…more than just e-mail. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_explore_012009