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The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-08-08
The Traitors Child.

The energies of the American troops
stationed at Fort Washington after their
evacuation of New York, were fully taxed
to repel the many sorties made by the
enemy against them. 1t required con-
stant and careful watch upon the part Of
the Commander-in-C n-Chief to prevent sur
prise, and the more surely to effect this, a
system Of observation was maintained
along, the road, so that information passed
from point to point, was sure to reach the
camp before the British could carry out
their designs The majority of persons
living on the line from the city to Kings
bridge, gladly aided in this plan of police,
and thus rendered essential service to the
cause. One of this number, however a
Mr.. Jenning, at last took umbrage from
some order of Washington or his subordi-
nate, and with reprehensible cunning,
determined to abandon the Americans and
serve the interests of the foe. So secret
ly were these plans concocted and carried
out, that no one outside of his own family
supected his disaffection.
The British General accepted the offer
ed services, and pledged himself to pay
largely for them. 1t was proposed that a
number of his troops should march as far
as his neighbors, who would, of course,
communicate their movements to Jenning
who in his turn, instead of passing the
warning, was to conceal the forces until
reinforcements could arrive, and formi-
dable demonstration could be made against
the fort.
"And for this service, in any event you
shall have thousand pounds" said the
British General to the the traitor. "Should
it evenuate in the entire overthrow of the
rebels, the sum shall be trebled, while 9TH
er rewards shall be freely bestowed. You
are certain that you have confded the
matter to no one 2"
"Not soul save those of my own fam
lily know it," Jenning replied.
"Of whom does your family consist %
"My wife, who is an invalid, and an on
ly daughter"
"How are they affected by your
changer"
81 know not, nor do l care. But of
course they will follow my wishes, which
have ever been law to them. My daugh-
ter is the only one who would think of a
difference of opinion, and even she
would never dare to give it expires
sion."
81 have heard that the majority of your
American females have imbibed sort OF
romantic attachment to George Washing
ton, which might lead them to sympa-
thize with him, but of course you are
sure of your child, and can answer foI
her"
"With my life ~
"Suppose you allow me to invite hel
here 1t would be safe thing, and al
the same time remove her from the suspi
cion of collusion, should you be diseov
cred"
"I cannot part with her sir She has
aided me heretofore and can do so again
She is very obedient, SO we need not feal
her."
Enough! manage the matter yourself
I am content. Now for your plans. To
morrow at dusk company of Capt. Ire
vor's command will be got in motion, anc
arrive about midnight at your house. Yor
will conceal them and await the others =
When they are all gathered together yor
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The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-08-08
EBENSBURG MAILS.
MAILS ARRIVE.

Eastern, daily, at II o'clock, noon.
Western, :" at II o'clock, noon.
MAILS CLOSE.
Eastern, daily, at 6 o'clock, A. NJ.
Western, q at o'clock, a. NJ.
EY~The mails from Butler Indiana, ,Strongs-
town, &c, arrive on Thursday of each week,
at o'clock, P. NJ
Leave Ebensburg on Friday of each week,
at A. NJ.
heAp The mails from Newman's Mills, Car
roltown, &c, arrive on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday of each week, at o'clock, p. NJ.
Leave Ebensburg on Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays, at o'clock, A. NJ.
s2s> Post Office open on Sundays from 8
10 10 o'clock, a. VI.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-08-08
EBENsBURG BOR. OFFICERS

,, Justices Of the Peace.-David H. Roberts,
harrison Kinkead
B4rgess-David J. Evans.
u.1,o. Io0H Council-Evan Griffith, John J. Evans,
" lilam ID. Davis, Thomas B. Moore, Daniel
o. Evans.
tterk to CouncH-T. ,. Litzinger.
borough Treasurer-George Gurley.
Weigh Naster-William Davis.
sehoot Directors-W lillian Davis, Reese S.
lloyd, Morris J. Evans, Thomas j. Davis,
Jones, David j. Jones.
treasurer Of School Board-Evan Morgan.
Ioastdbte-George w. Brown.
Io1 CoHector-George Gurley.
y"a9e Of Electi0n-Me shac Thomas.
ls"'psetors-Robert Evans, VIM. Williams
asss5sor-Richard T. Davis.
4Hh A1LEeHASIAS-$l.5 so in advance
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-08-08

STROKES OF THE SUN.-Sun-stroke
which is becoming common at this season
OF the year, is due rather to the imprudence
of the sufferers, than to the malignant in
fuences either of the fervid king of day,
or his reputed fellow laborer in midsum-
mer, the dog star. 1t is oecasioncd by the
action of the heat upon the system during
some period of depression of the vital
functions. Thus, recently, member of
regiment died while on his way to Bal
timore, ''the result of drinking copiously
of ice-water while over-heated;" and the
imbibers of ale and lager beer are particu-
larly liable to the same risk We approve
of havelocks, cork inside the hat, wet
handkerchiefs, ETC., but we insist also that
the true protective against coup de soliel,
"the heat" &C., consists in the careful
maintenance of general health. So long
as the stomach is not debilitated, and the
heart can maintain its regular pulses, there
is hardly any amount of heat, even inside
of an oven, which man cannot Withstand
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-08-08

Dg- The ladies of Maysville, Kentucky
recently presented pair of pantaloons
to Miss Lucy Stone in due form. Miss
Lucy accepted the pants, but says she
would have done so with a much better
will if they only had man inside of
them.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-08-08

grace. Hester became the wife of a Rev.
olutionary officer, and lived long enough
to give to her descendants the valuable
example of the christian and the patriot
mother.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-08-08

R6r The latest descrintion of the differ
ence between good soldier and fash
ionable lady is-one faces the powder and
the other powders the face.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-08-08
D IR ECT0 RY.
,ISvlOF POST OFFICES.

p,,t Offices. Post Masters. DISTRICTS.
D.nn,s Creek, Joseph Graham, Yoder.
D'tbeI D'LI Station, Joseph S Mardis, Blacklick.
SS'.rolltown, Benjamin Wirtner, Carroll.
Chess Springs, Danl. LItzinger, Ohest.
C-o.son- John j. Troxell, Washint'n
vhensburg. Mrs. Ii. MCague, Ebensburg
Ellen Timber, Isaac Thompson, White.
c,IIitzin, j. NJ. Christy, Gallitzin.
gsmIock, VIM. MGough, Washt'n.
TL,stown H. A. Boggs, Johnst'wn.
5oretto. VIM. Gwinn, Loretto.
Mineral Point, E. Wissinger, Conemgh
Vunster A. Durbin, Munster.
pprshing, Francis Clement, Conem' gh.
pI,ttsyille, Andrew J Ferral Susq'han.
ROseland, u. w. Bowman, Mhlte.
81 Augustine, VIM. Ryan, Sr., Clearfield.
Scalp Level, George Conrad, Rlchland.
Sonman, B. MColgan, Washt'n.
Summerhill, VIM. Murray, Croyle.
Summit, Miss NJ. Gillespie Washt'n.
Wilmore, Andrew Beck, S'mmerhill.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-08-08

HS~ &c. S. A." is the abbreviated title
of the seeded States The full designa-
tion is Confederate Stealing Association"
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-08-08

n@- Synonymous-Beauregard, more
gard, bastard, braggard and blackguard
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-08-08

Bsn- Nearly all the cannon at the South
are riAed-from the United States o'''si
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-08-08
Select ])oetrn.
The Rainy Day.

BY HENRY W. LONGFELLow.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-08-08
RAILROAD SCHEDULE.
WILMORE STATION.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

he Fast Line West does not stop.
The national Republican., 1861-11-09
Important from Missouri.
BATTLE AT BELMONT
The Rebel Camp Destroyed, and
all their Cannon, Baggage,
Horses, ETC., Captured!

Cairo, Nov. THE expedition under Cen
erals Grant and McClernand frUm'this point
yesterday, landsd at Belmont, Mo-, thee miles
above Columbus, KY, (Which is on the uppo.
site bank of the Mississippi river) at s O'Clock
in the morning, to the number Of $500 men.
Our troops engaged the rebels, who were about
1000 strong, at IL clock, the battle lasting
until sundown, when the rebels were driven
from their entrenchments across the river, with
great loss.
Their camp was burned, and their stores,
with all their baggage, cannon, horses, mules,
&o., and one hundred prisoners, fell into our
hands. Subsequently, our troops retired 10
their steamers, rs the enemy received rein.
forcements from Columbus.
Colonel Dougherty, of Illinois, was wounded
and taken prisoner.
The rebel loss Is not known, but must be very
heavy.
The Federal loss is from three to Ave hundred
In killed, wounded, and missing.
Rolld, No, Nov. 7.-(Correspondence of the
st. Louis Democrdt.)-Captain Stevens, who
left Springfield on Tuesday morning. has
reached here, and reports that on Tuesday
morning our pickets were to be extended be-
You'd the old battle ground at Wilson'S Creek
| the advance guard of the enemy having re-
| treated from that point.
Their advance guarL at that point numbered
seven thousand FIVE hundred strong.
The national Republican., 1861-11-09
Meeting Of the Public school Trustees.

Messrs. Ironsidss, Miller, and Walsh, pre-
sented complete reports from the tirst second
and third district schools.
DR.. IrOnsides suggested that the President
select announce at the next meeting OF the
Board the standing committees which was
agreed to.
Mr.. Miller suggested that these committees
lie over until the remaining vacancies now oc.
curing in the Board be filled.
Mr.. Miller said, rs there was no business At
present before the Board, he desired to Offer
the following:
Resolued That one night school be opened in
each Of the districts to be continued until the
first Of Ma ch, 1862. in pursuance Of appro.
priations for salaries aud contingent expenses
already made by the city councils. Passed.
DR.. Harbaugh moved that the compensation
to be paid to the teachers, for the night schools
be forty dollars per month. Agreed to.
DR.. Ironsdes moved that the Board proceed
to an election for the night teachers, and he
would therefore nominate AS teacher for school
of the frat district. Agreed to.
Mr.. F. S. Walsh nominated for, (who was elect
ed toy the third district school, Mr.. NJ. W. Nc
Cathan.
Upon nomination Of MesSrs. Miller and Hol
mead, Mr.. T. NJ. Wilson for the second, and Mr.
J. 4. Thompson for the fourth districts, were
elected M teachers for the same.
On motion of DR.. Ironsides, DR.. F. s. Walsl
was elected President pro tenn
AT er the transaction of some further unim
pOrtant business, the Board adjourned.
The national Republican., 1861-11-09
A Hard-heart.d Woman.

We are informed that while Oficer Beall was
on his beat about sunset yesterday, he disoov-
cred real case Of Distress in which Mrs. p.
NJ, who owns n small tenement in that deeot-
able locality known as Goat Alley" forcibly
elected u poor white woman, with her three
children, who were then suffering with whoop.
ing cough, by pitching her "little all " in the
street, locking the door, and barrioading the
windows, so that they could not re-enter, there.
by exposing the sick children to the inclem.
ency of the weather. The poor woman begged
for a few hours to procure other quarters, but
this was denied. We understand that the only
complaint was some arrears of rent. The OFF.
Ger protested against the illegal proceedings,
and threatened TO take them all to the magis.
trate's Office, but during his Temporary absence
the heroine, who might have done we'll In a
better cause, absented herself
The national Republican., 1861-11-09
NEW INVENTION OF ARTIFICIAL
IN CHEOPLASTIC BONE TLErH,

WNnOut metal pihte or oihPs, W
DIR. S. b. s "a r S M O n ID ,
90 Broadway, New York; and 26o Penns avenue,
bet 18th and 18th SITS, Washington, d. G.,
Calls the attention of the public to the following
advantages OF his improved system:
lt The teeth of his manufacture will never corrode
nor change color by any acids and are three
lighter than any Ciher.
I'd No teeth or roots need be extracted, as the
artificial ones can be Inserted over them
Sd, The roots will be made inofiensiye and ne'er
to ache.
Attn. No temporary teeth are needed, as permanent
oaes can be made Immediately, thereby preserving
the natural EXPIRE sion of he face which, under the
old system, Is frequently dishgured.
9TH This work has be'n fully tested, ior over hVe
years, by many OF the first Chemists and Physicians
Of this and the old country.
DIR. ): has also invented white indestructDle
metal filling with which ths most sensitive teeth can
be led without pain, and can build up a perfect
seurd tooth on any side roots, which will last
through lifetime.
He fefers to tn following gentlemen: Dr. v. Mot
pr. Doremus, Professor OF Chemistry; Hon; A
Mann, jun. Capt. Crabtree, Vice President of the
Emigration Co of New York; Hon Judge Wayne
Of the Supreme Court, Of Washington, D. c.; and
thousands of others.
Call and examine for yourselves nov s-sm
The national Republican., 1861-11-09
Southern Mail Items via Louisville.

Louisville, November 7, ls6l.-Late Southern
papers SAY that the steamer Theodore had ar
rived ut Savannah with II valuable cargo n
coffee, ammunitiCn n, saltpetre, sulphur, and
small arms. The Theodore brought, rs pas
sengers, Mr.. Mead, OK. Minister to Brazil, and
Captain s. J. Short, of the British navy, whC
had rendered his services to the rebel Govern
ment.
rebels, brigadier general, and supersedes Gen
eral Alaw IN command At HopkInsville. EX
Senator Benjamin has been formally appointed
Secretary of War.
The vote for President and Vice President o
the rebel States, on the 9Th instant, it was eX
pected, would be small. 1t was thought thai
Davis and Stephens would encounter little op
position.
The national Republican., 1861-11-09
Changing their q un rters.

A good deal Of change is being made in
the office Of the Fourth Auditor of the Trea.
sury was changed from the Navy Department
to the fourth floor Of the Winder Building. The
third floor Of said building is to be occupied by
officials of the Quartermaster. Generals De-
partment, and the office of the Second Auditor
is to be in Corcoran's building. The Paymas.
ter GenerSl's office is also to he located In the
Corcoran building. The office of the First
Auditor is to be removed to the Treasury
building, and the rooms to be occupied are
those which formerly constituted the office OF
the Secretary Of the Treasury.
The national Republican., 1861-11-09
Ktng,s National Circus.

Aspecial daylight entertainment will be
given this afternoon, at 2 O'Clock, for the 40.
oommedaton of ladies' and children. Mr.. Mel
Vile and his lightning sprite. Master Willie, will
appear. Also. Miss Eloise, Mile. Marie, Old Dan
Gardiner, and the entire troupe. On Monday,
Mr.. Thomas King and Mile. Virginia will per.
form, and number of the new members of
the troupe will make their first bows in Wash.
ington. The associate manager, Mr.. G. Scott,
informs us that the real Ella Z1yara will short
ly perform in the arena of the National. A
better company than the present one has never
before been Witnessed in the city, and we doubt
if anywhere else. I
The national Republican., 1861-11-09
Tho Remains sf Colonel Baker

Loft this city, on Thursday, by n special car
provided by the War Department. Messrs.
Charles E. Drew and L. NJ. Barnum, of Oregon,
M. E. Flanagan, of San Francisco, AMI W. H.
Wallace. of Washington Territory, acted rs the
committee in charge of the remains, and will
accompany them to New York, whence they
will be placed on board II steamer for Califor.
mia. The body was laid in state, Thursday, In
Independence Hall, Philadelphia, and reached
New York yesterday. 1t will be received and
carried to the City Hall under large military
escort, and, on to-day, will be exposed to pub
lie view. On Monday it will be placed on the
& Co.'s Express, and will also be accompanied
by Mr., Drew,
The national Republican., 1861-11-09
A Cutting Case.

A number of sailors, all much intoxicated,
got into fracas about ten O'Clock on Thursday
night, near the corner of A street north and
Second street east, during which one Of them,
named VIM. Morrison received several very
severe cuts from knife, on his arm, supposed
to have been inflicted by James Hurley. The
latter managed to get away at the time, but
WAS arrested in the navy yard yesterday by
Roundsman Middleton, and take before Justc Q
McKenna, who committed him to Jail to answer
at court. The cuts received by Morrison are
of very ugly character, and may occasion him
the lOss of his arm,
The national Republican., 1861-11-09
Tn. Crv IA. st,,, they Come I,

And all we css hear is, War war war "
But, for my part am tired OF the old story OF war
But oh Mrs Brown, have you heard the very
latest newsf No. Why, SMITH, No. 400 seventh
street, has Just received a new stock of FALL
CLOTHING Of every description, and he o'ers to
knack OF selling his goods at lower rates than tt
other stores. How he does It, do not know But
can ft out your boys with nice CLOTHIN at re
markably low prices. l advise all to call q,
SMITHS, No 480 Seventh street, oppo,ite Posi-
Once, and look at his New Stock, and they will be
convinced that what Mrs, jones said, In so.
aug 30-8m
The national Republican., 1861-11-09
m, 1. franklin,

OpticiaR to the President and TO the military
stats, keeps constantly on hand the best as
sortment Of frst.olass Field and Naval Glassos,
selling them at the lowest Eastern prices. I'm.
proved Pebble and Periscopic Spectacles are
suited by him. correctly for every eyesight.
His establishment Is 24i Pennsylvania avenue,
between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets.
oct lS-eodlm
The national Republican., 1861-11-09
Grand Hall In the PoOr-B ouse.

A large company of many of the most fash
iOnable ladies and gentlemen of the Fedora
Metropolis were pre- ent At grand entertain
ment given in the Washington poOr.hOuse
night before last. by the officers of Colone
Emory's Sixth cavalry. stationed in that vicn
ity. Among others present was Dr.. W. II. Rus
sell, the correspondent of the London Times
II was a very pleasant affair throughout, the
dancing being kept up till near daylight.
The national Republican., 1861-11-09
Abusing his Family.

Officer Beall, yesterday afternoon, arrestc,
Rozier, who resides in Goat Alley, on tn,
charge Of being drunk and disorderiy, AM
abusing his family. He was taken before Jus.
tice Barnaclo, who committed him to the work
house for sixty days.
The national Republican., 1861-11-09
THIS 1, TO GIVE NOTiCE. THAT the

THIS 1, TO GIVE NOTiCE, That the
l. subscribr hath obtained from the Orphan s
Court Of Washington County In tn District of Co
!umbia, let ers Of admiu'trltion on the personal
estate of Nelson G. Driver, la'c OF Washington
county, deceased All persons having claims
against the rail dece ls,d are hereby warned ex
hibt the same with the vouchers thereof. to the
subscriber, on or b. fore the 2)'h day Of October
next; they may otherwise, by law, be excluded
from all benefit OF the said estate.
Given under my hand THE III day Of October
MARGARET A DRINr X,
oct 3O-3tw Administrative
The national Republican., 1861-11-09
CLAIMS ST the UNITED sTATE =

FINLEY BIGGER, date Regi ter OF the U S
selors III Law, Will devoIe their entire attention to
the Uni cd States, growing Out Of the present wsr
including the Accounts aud +, luins of Stales, Con
TRACTORS, and Disbursing Ofcers; app ications tor
tn restoration o. property illegally siI zed or cap
tured, aud for compensation for u use Of priva t
property for Government purpo ,es, aud for damages
for the injury Of such property By The army; r
military pay, pensions, and bounty lands; an for
oitrhutive shares OF monies pay. Bile at the Ties
sury md due 10 sub contractors and Others
They will a'so give legu advice to claimants, con
tractors and to unprotessional agents In litgate'
cases, and prepare written arguments when desired
Wi Il Nuu-r.sident Agents whD may send them
claims, an equitable division oscommis ions will be
III lde
Undisputed Demands will be collected and
promptly Iemted TO" II commission of from ha
lo two and u half per ceLt-depending on the
amount; and negotiations with the Departments
conduc cd on mo derate terms
BY prolpt attention, moderate charges, long tA
perience and minute kno. ledge Of the Of laws,
regulation, rules al precede IL, governing this
class Of business at the Departments, they hope 10
render their services use!ul to claimants and public
creditors
Reference may be made to Members of Congr,s
and officers of the Government; aud especially, Dy
permission, 10 the Hon. FLIsHA WHlrTLEsEY, Firot
Com i, ole of the Treasury
Addre5s-" Messrs BIGGER SHERMAN,
Washington, u c."
Once: No 2l5 F street, near Treasury and vii
lards' Hotel. nov S-Gm
Al.
The national Republican., 1861-11-09

81 Rooms Of the Young Men's ChristiH
AssocIArIoS'-Fa Washington Gy, November 0, ls6i-
In pursuance OF the ority conferred at the last
meeting Of the As'ociation the 70 lowing gentlemen
are hereby app ined Delegates TO General Con-
vention for the iupose o. systtma, a,zing and extend
the Chr'sian efforts of the vsrious Associitons
among United States soldiers nd saiors," TO meet
at the ooms of the New York Young Meus Christian
Association, Bible House Astor Place, New York
on Thursday November 18th At 3 p. M: Messrs
william Ballantyne, X. T. horteil iliiam j.
Rhees, and Joseph II Bradley Jun. who duly
authorized aud requested TO rel resent this Alsocii
tion 10 said Convention.
NJ. II. MILLER,
novp-1t Pre.idett.
The national Republican., 1861-11-09
nov 9-3w
EMIL HmEN,s SCARF PINS.

" SEAL'RINGS, LADIES'
AND GENTLEMAN'S SLEEVE
BUTTONS, STUDS, &C
large o, sortment Of all the newer styles of the
M W GAIT BRO, Jewellers,
85i Pennsylvania avenue,
doors west Of Browns Hotel
nov est (Starl
The national Republican., 1861-11-09
Circuit Court, Yesterday.

Samuel d. Linn us. Francis Gross; verdict for
plaintiff with damages at $67.92.
r q. Thrift us.J A. Rowland; verdict for plain.
tiff, with damages at SS2 10.
In the case of Charles Wierman us. Columbus
Alexander, the jury had not returned n verdict
when the court adjourned.
The national Republican., 1861-11-09
9 Il. LEWIE, NJ. d.,
W. Dental Surgeon,
OFFICE No. 246 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
B11UtlW 7 IUtVVF UHu 7 nut 1T u ~ e'zl
wAsUNGTO, CIV.


WASHINGTON Cirf.
Respectfully tenders b., IroI..- cal services to
the publiJ Bavirg ha, " r.'''. actice in
Philadelphia he feels hii1- q ' o'-ter to dis
charge his duty in every y.asc tic. iu 'e presented
to his care.
Dr. l.. has secared the righ tI u.r 'r uew impr.ve-
ment, patented by Drs. A. NJ. J. j.. asay OF Phil
ude pha for fastening artificial tee 20 gold silver
or platiua plates, which prec udes the possibility Lf
sava or foreign mater ais secItting between them,
at the time rendering the operation more firm,
natural, and Of more utility TO the patient, dispcns
ing with the ordinary modes Of fastening, by rivet
ing sJderiag which so often causes the springing
Of plates and const queuty al imperfect adaptation
to the mouth.
He would respectfully invite the public to h' Office
to cXamine this improvement, To do So is to be con
viRced of its superiority over all meth heretofore
used.
The i,Ltil prof ssion Is also invited to call and
examine Its merits aud utility
Also d Ltits can be furnished with teeth of all
kinds, a. less price than they can be bought else
where. nov 6-im
The national Republican., 1861-11-09
Another Typo Embraces Matrimony.

A popular foreman in the press depart
ment Of the Government Printing ONCE was
united in marriage, on Thursday last, to Miss
Brossie Scrivener, the ceremony being per.
formed by the Rev. Father Mcguire. The hap
py pair are now on their bridal tour.