The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1859-12-22
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

PRO DoNo CBLlCO-f caring that
some evil-disposed person or persons might
possibly attempt rescue, we have hither-
70 omitted to say aught in these columns
respecting that unfortunate individual
named \. TURKEY, upon whom we have
long since passed sentence of death, and
whose execution will take place on Satur-
DAY before Christmas-that is to saw, ON
next Saturday. We have now, however
50 completely succeeded in fortifying and
guarding his place of confinement, as to
render longer silence upon this grave sub
ject unnecessary. Every precaution has
been taken which the exigency of the case
seemed to require; no expense has been
spared; and so perfect are the arrange
ments in all their details, that we now
without hesitation defy the combined at
tacks Of all outside .narauders, let them
come from the East or the West. the
North or the South Justice claims her
victim the fat has gone forth and the
career of the cul prit must terminate
Nor will there be any postponement on
account of the weather. As we have ever
been diametrically opposed to that bar5a-
rous system Of choking, which the laws
of some states recognize, we shall feel
amply justified when we do not, in this
Instance, resort to it. We regard the in
yention Of that benevolent old gentleman,
Mr.. Gmllotine, as much more speedy,
more effectual, and certainly more hu-
name means of killing; and in this be-
lief, we Will, after some fashion, adopt it.
Major General Damphool, Gin whose in
.tcgrity in this behalf we very much con-
Ifde,) has been entrusted with the more
Immediate arrangements, and will have
supreme command on the occasion. He
Ewi!l be respected and obeyed accordingly.
The following proclamation has been Is
sued, and may be considered the 'erder
'cf the day"
PROCLAMATION.
To the people of the United States, and the
| rest OF mankind -
! need scarcely tell you, dear friends. that
"a. TUEgxY will, without regard to conse-
,quences, be dccapitated on Saturday next.
The Intention is, 10 take his head off at lone
FsA swoop,' but if we fail in this. will au-
FhoriEo AS many strokes rs may be required
for that purpose.
To guard against everything in the shape of
p rescue, will have cannon properly ad-
ustod and loaded and directed towards the
tcene Of decapitation- l will thus, if it be-
Somc necessary, be enabled 10 blow Turkey
y smash before you can say Jack Robson.
= will have about 250O brave men, properly
ermed and equipped, to keep order, and to
anakc sure work. This force may be more
han is necessary by about 250O but there is
foihing like being prepared for every emcr-
xcncy.
/! 1t is required, martial law will be pro-
rlaimcd and enforced. l must be very strict.
P'n, women and children, are cautioned.
shsreiore, not TO approach the scene of de-
<apttst!on, either on Saturday for two days
thereafter. All who cannot give 4 satisfacto-
p account of themselves, will be promptly
sr7e'ted. Spy-glasses, if used at the distance
a mile from the scene, will not be prohibi-
! Jed.
s II It becomes necessary for me to take pos
f"Ns'on of the Ebensburg and Cresson Rail-
foad, for military purposes" will signify
Yhat fact in another proclamation
l warn you all to remain at home on patrol
= fu'y from this time until Monday next, and
protect your own turkeys. ILL,
"'yen under my hand and SEAL at .,SgSynGc.
!leHd quarters, December 32d, :tRfE1 "a.
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