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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