The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, February 21, 1861 Volume 2, Number 27 Local and Personal Mr. C. T. Roberts has withdrawn his name as a candidate for appointment to the office of Post Master of this borough. On the railroad line from Altoona to Pittsburg, James Onslow is appointed route agent, vice James Carroll, removed. Mr. Carroll is a resident of this county. Col. James M. Swank, our newly appointed County Superintendent, has already entered upon the duties of his office. He arrived here on Monday and immediately proceeded to the extreme Northern districts of the county. Next week he will visit the schools in the neighborhood at this place. The week after that will be devoted to the districts accessible by railroad. The remainder of the time intervening between the close of the county schools will be given to the districts in the southern part of the county. Directors and teachers will please make a note. Hemlock Affairs Reported by Felon, Hemlock, February 18, 1861 The election in Washington Township is over and I have the gratification of informing you that the country is safe. The following are the names of the lucky ones who succeeded in making the landing on that eventful day: Constable: Thomas Shaffer Judge of Election: Joseph Criste Inspectors: J. P. Scott, Conrad Behe Assessor: Jacob Burgoon Assistant Assessors: George Tiley, John J. Glass School Directors: J. M’Gonigle, Andrew Eger Supervisors: Wm. Brown, Richard Delling Auditor: Wm. M’Closkey Twp. Clerk: John D. Moreland The election of our mutual friend, the ex-Editor to a post of responsibility and trust is a just tribute to a worthy and respected citizen. Higher honors await him. Our Johnstown Letter Reported by Yoder, Johnstown, Feb. 19, 1861 Our Borough Election passed off very quietly though it was attended with more animation than I expected. The race for Burgess was warmly contested by Col. T. L. Heyer and Wm. M’Kee. The Colonel made a gallant fight but had to succumb to his more fortunate competitor. M’Kee’s majority was about forty votes. In the First Ward, Irvin Rutledge was elected Justice of the Peace by a majority of six votes over Col. E. Shaffer. I cannot help saying here that the defeat of Cols. Heyer and Shaffer is another illustration of that trite but none the less truthful saying that, “Republics are ungrateful.” Both these gentlemen should have been elected. This being the first election under our new charter, the Council elected is composed of our very best citizens. The list is as follows: First Ward: Cyrus L. Pershing, D. J. Morrell, J. M. Campbell Second Ward: H. A. Boggs, R. Jelly, Jas. M’Millen Third Ward: John P. Linton, Wm. Flattery, John M. King Fourth Ward: Jos. G. Holmes, Jacob Horner, W. Masterton Fifth Ward: Joseph Layton, Jos. Kuntz, Alex. Kennedy. The Council meet tonight for the purpose of organizing. _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008