No papers were printed for Sept. 5th, Sept. 12 or Sept. 19 1861. The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, September 26, 1861 Volume 3, Number 1 It is currently reported that Maj. Richard White, of this county, has been commissioned to raise a regiment of infantry for the war. Appointed Capt. G. Nelson Smith, of Johnstown, has been appointed an Assistant Quartermaster of Volunteers. Capt. S. was formerly editor of the ECHO and is an inveterate Democrat. Surgeon Dr. R. M. S. Jackson of Cresson, this county, has been appointed Surgeon to one of the Pennsylvania regiments now organizing under the late requisition. He is abundantly competent for the duties of the post. The New Crotchet: “Silver Greys” There has been some considerable talk latterly on the question as to whether the Government would or would not be obliged to resort to a draft to secure a sufficient number of soldiers to prosecute the great struggle we are now engaged in to a successful termination. Judging from the alacrity with which the late requisitions are being met throughout the loyal States, however, we inline to the opinion that the Government can command an almost unlimited number of men, the entire male population of the North capable of bearing arms should it become necessary. To show the spirit that animates our people, read the annexed card issued by three well known patriotic citizens of this county: The undersigned have hereby been authorized by Governor Curtin to raise a volunteer company of Infantry, for service in the present war, to be composed of men at least forty-five years of age. No person under that age will be accepted as a member of said company. All who wish to join this company will please apply to the undersigned. The crisis demands that every man should do his duty. Turn out then, Silver Grays! Let us not let the boys do all the fighting. William Palmer James Murray Gideon Marlett We understand that the above company is being filled up and that it will soon have its full compliment of “Silver Greys.” Good! _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together—at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/