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/