The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-03-28
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

The first thunder storm OF tne seasoh
,.nrred on Saturday evening
The Tribune says that it is generally
,.I:oved that Isaac E. Chandler has the
Id track for the Post-Oficeship OF
Johnstown.
little son of Mr.. Francis Crooks, re-
.;aipg in Indiana county, was instantly
tiI,ed some days since by tree falling
rron and crushing him.
Dr T. J. Cantwell and Gen. Joseph
ministers, two prominent citizens of In
llama county, died at their respective res
idences recently.
The annual examination of the pupils
:, attendance at the Blairsville Female
Seminary took place on Tuesday and
Wednesday.
regular meeting of the councils OF
Jobnstown borough, held last week, a
borouch officer was summarily dismissed
f,om service on charge of speculating
With the public funds.
The Indiana Messenger says that COW
belonging to resident Of that county re-
Gently gave birth to no less than four
calves. alive and kicking and fully ma
tured, in one day. Poor thing!
The Republicans of Bedford Post Office
held a primary election on Friday week
. decide as 10 the~choice of the people
far Post Master. Six candidates were III
the field. The contest was decided in ia
vor of Mr.. William Kiser.
CT. Roberts, at his store on High St,
has lust received from the eastern cities
ssuperior assortment of watches, jewelry,
etc., which he promises to sell at the low
estpossible figure. Customers are reques-
ted to call and see him Immediately.
The steam grist-mll in Blairsville, be-
bnging to Mr.. Adam Shurick, together
With its contents, was destroyed by fire on
last Wednesday morning. Loss about
Eve thousand dollars-insured for three
th9usand dollars.
c. r. Jones would respectfully inform
the citizens of this place and vicinity that
lie has now on hand a fine assortment of
lsiies' and misses boots aud shoes, suit
a5le for spring and summer wear. We
would advise those who desire bargains to
call at his establishment without delay.
Coal oil is said to be sudden death to
bsd-6ugs. Apply plentifully with small
brush or feather in the places where they
coHgrcgate. Another method by which
to get rid of the diminutive vampires is
this: Catch them chain them to tree,
aad then pull out their teeth. They viii
eventually die of starvation.
Persons changing their Post Office ad-
dress on the coming 1st of April, will
please inform Us Of the fact, that they may
have their paper mailed to their new
address. Town subscribers may inform
the carrier, or leave word at tho Office, Of
any change of residence, to insure the
delivery of their paper.
Our Westmoreland exchanges give an
account of curious freak of nature that
occurred in that county a short time since.
child was born in Hemp tp., having but
one eye, which was situated in the centre
the forehead. There was 10 nose, and
the ears were imperfectly formed and sit
alted on the cheek bones; the mouth and
The rest of the body was perfect. 1t was
stilborn.
A rascal, now travelling under the title
OF DIR. Brown, has been swinding the
good people of Ligonier lately, by the
acrimonious dodge. He attended the
Nethodist prayer meetings, and was So
A'lted to act as leader, which he did so
seeptablv as to win their confidence to
nigh degree. But taking advantage of
''elr misplaced confidence, he stole twenty
collars from one of them and left Look
out for the "Dr."
At the annual election for officers for
~e Cambria Co. Ag. Society, held on last
thursday, the following result was had:
resident, John Evans, (Smith); Vice
- ,''eSldents, Jacob Luther and William
p. r,.uIray; Managers, E. Glass, Alex. Nc
''ker, VIM. James, John E. Roberts
- A. Barker and E. j. Mills a tie vote.
n,''lSuFer, Geo. G. X. Zahm; Secretary,
David ]. Jones.
0n Thursday last the weather took a