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The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-05-23

be coercea. IN the Union or cut Of the
Union, they alone had the right to govern,
and to say what the United States should
do, and what not.
In their estimation, the sudden and
unanimous rising Of the people OF the
United States to support their own Gov
ernment, and to maintain the right OF the
people of the United States to direct their
Government by their own will and accor-
ding to their own interest and honor, Is
the most stupendous and preposterous
INSURRECTION that was ever recorded
in history. Their newspapers, secular and
religious, ring with exclamations OF amaze
ment at the frenzy of the people OF the
United States in daring to assume the
right of governing the United States
according to the Constitution Of the United
States.
And now we are approaching the great
issue Il is hardly conceivable that this
can be blinked by any sideway movement,
1t is to be settled by the trial of force
The, shareholders have gone too far now
to finch from the crucial test. They
have ventured life and fortune upon the
issue. All their political expedients have
been tried out and abandoned. They
have now to prove the validity Of their
claim and put it in force. Either they
have the right to govern the United States
because they can, or they are guilty OF the
most causeless and wicked rebellion against
the best government on earth. And On
the other hand, the people the United
States are able to govern the United States,
by the men whom they choose for that
purpose, or the election of Abraham Lin
coin was an act of insurrection and usur-
patton against those who have right to
rule us, and the Government we have
constituted is deserving only Of the con-
temptuous treatment it has received from
Mr.. Davis and his confederates.
The issue is with the God Of the uni
verse Let his providence determine which
party has the right, and which is best pre-
pafed to fulfil his designs in planting this
nation upon the shores of the New Would.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-05-23

Hsa- y report was current last week
to the effect that the remains of Washing
ton had been stolen from the tomb at Mt.
Vernon. 1t was altogether a mistake
the remains Of the Father of his Country
arc untouched
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-05-23
NOTICE

NOTICE
~ Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing property, namely, one Bay Horse one
Gray Mare, one windmill, one Plough, ole
Harrow and one Cow, is left with John KLar.
ton, Clearfield tp., Cambria county and al
persons are cautioned against purchasing The
same, as they belong to me.
FRANCIS COOPER
Nav 8. 1861.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-05-23

R<S@ Detailed accounts of the st. Louis
troubles fully exonerate the Federal troops
from blame, and justify Capt. Lyon's con
duct III firing Oh his assaiiants.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-05-23

EC~ Hon. Stephen A. Douglas has been
lying dangerously i'll with typhoid fever,
at Chicago, but is now pronounced out Of
danger, and is slowly recovering.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-05-23
RI. TUDOR & HUGH JONES.

R. Fl. TUDOR & HUGH JONES,
Having formed partnership in the GRO
Gerry business, would respectfully call tn.
attention Of the people of Ebensburg and 81
cinity to their large stock, which has been
selected in the Eastern market with gres.
care. Come and examine for yourselves
They cannot fail to please. Our stock consists
in part of the following articles, viz:
White and Brown Su- Chewing and Snckg
gars, Tobacco,
\. .. MolasSses, Cigars, SNUFF,
Syrups, Candles, Soap,
Rio Coffee, Clothes, Market en-
Young Tyson, Imperial Fancy Baskets,
and Black Teas, Wasl boards, BroOnsr
Spices of all kinds, Buckets, Measures
Butter, Sugar and Wa kealers, Churns
ter Crackers, Kegs,
Dried Apples, Peaches, Hair and Wire Selves,
Oranges and Lemons, Scrub, Shoe and D1s-
Figs, Raisins, ting Brushes,
Prunes, Citrons, Rope Bed cords,
Nuts of all kinds, Lines, Rope HslieEii
Ext. Ley and Coffee, Twine, Tye Yarn,
Bowls, Fawcits,
Butter Prints and La Window Glass,
dies, Putty,
Arnold's Inks from to An assortment Of Is
75cents per bottle, sences and Drugs,
Shoe-fndings, Pegs, Shovels ,Spade', hoti
Nails, Thread, Garden Hay hAAe'i
Sole Leather, Scythes and Snathes
Harvest Tools, Buck Saws and Nails
Hay Forks, Provision
FLOUR, CORN and OAT MEAL,
CH ESE, RICE, B AEON,
MACKEREL, HERRING, CODtlSn
And all kinds of Liquors, Brandy, Gin, hiAs''
Old Rye and Common Whiskey, &c, &C.
gA- The above articles will be sold SA'1'
for Cash or Country Produce, at Cash p'i's''
Ebensburg, May 9, ls6l:tf
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s@~ The report that Breckenridge is to
accept command IN the United States ar
my under Colonel Anderson is contradic-
ted. 1t is most likely large canard.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-05-23

PARsoN BRowNLow's PAPER-The
Knoxville Wig has been presented by a
Florida Grand Jury as nuisance and an
incendiary sheet. Hear what the Parson
says on the subject :--'We look wish scorn
and contempt upon his effort to prescribe
us, by the secession rebels of Florida
We call attention to it with view to IL
lustrate the Vi1e spirit of the Southern
Confederacy. Any journal that darcs to
expose their usurpations oe power, their
arrogant claims, and their refusal to let the
people have vote upon going out of the
Union, is "an incendiary sheet" Drunk
on mean whisky-resolved on repudiating
their honest debts, and hopelessly insolvent
many of these Southern leaders in the
wicked work of Secession, desire to get
up a war of plumber, in the vain hope of
bettering their condition. And any pa
per daring to expose their loose code of
morals is an ineendiary sheet 20
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-05-23
NOTICE.

NOTICE
~ Having associated with Hugh Jones - =
the Grocery business, l hereby give nol's =
all those having standing accounts win l,.- ~,
TO come forward and settle the same fesi,-s
thankful TO the citizens of Ebensburg SnG y
cinity for their former patronage, Toule :,
speetfully solicit a continuance OF Inc '@A-''
under the firm of Tudor and Jones:
R. H. TUDOE
Ebensburg. May 9. 1861.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-05-23

sGr Mortimer Thompson, alias "Doe-
sticks, p. b" was married in New York
last week.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-05-23

nesA- Every day brings news of chivalfous
southcrners repudiating ncrtheru debt.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-05-23

THE TRAITORS of Mary land, Kentucky,
Virginia and Missouri, if not Of North
Carolina aud Tennessee, will have their
hands full at home. Western Virginia
is unit against rebellion and should
the eastern portion of the state venture
upon active measures against the govern
ment, new state will be created, and vol
unteers enough take the field to hold the
rebels in check.
Kentucky is even more evenly divided
Already three full regiments have taken
the field for the Union, and when Col An
derson shall take his place at the head of
"The Hunters" OF his native State, an ar
my strong enough to speedily crush out
treason from its borders viii make It's APP
pearance.
In Missouri, ten thousand Union yolun-
teers are already enrolled and in less
than ten days the loyal men of that state
Will show themselves too formidable to be
attacked.
Maryland has almost entirely recovered
from her rebellious spasm. The true men
of the state are bold and ready. They
cannot be put down. Already our troops
pass Through Baltimore" undisturbed
and in fortnight not traitor will show
his head except through halter
OF North Carolina and Tennessee we
know less, and expect less. They may
''go with the multitude TO do evil But
there viii very soon be developed too
strong Union sentiment in both states
torender very safe contribution of troops
to the rebel confederacy for aggressive
service.
On the part of the leaders of the rebel
lion, the war is to be conducted on the
principle of bluster and brag 1t is by
these agencies that the south has fought
all her battles and achieved all her victor
les during the last thirty years. But
other weapons must be used in this war.
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YyHE UNION FOREVER!

May 0, 1861.
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NOTICE

Ebensburg, May 9, 1861.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25
MnshInpton Natter.

Nav 2l.-The n Y PoS''S special dis.
patch from Washington, 2lSt, says: A
force Of 900 rebel troops left Harper's
Ferry yesterday for Grafton, Virginia, to
resist the passage of the Federal troops
from Wheeling
The Governor Of Delaware has appointed
Henery Dupont Major General Of that
State. He is graduate of West Point,
has seen service and is celebated as a manu-.
facturer Of gunpowder The Commercial
learns from an authentic source that the
ezra session of Congress will be short
The business will be compaclly arranged
aud presented. According to present ap
pearunceS almost perfect unanimity viii
prevail An impetus will be given tn,
loyal sentiment, and everything done that
can be 10 bring about speedy termination
Information has just been obtained tina
leads to form the belief that England anC
Frnace will concur with our Government
in the steps taken to reassert its authority
This is also The case with all the diplomatic
representatives in Washington. A cordia
understanding exists with them all. 1t vii
be found that Lord Lyons will fully supper
the views expressed in the instructions t,
Mr. Adams.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

The Missouri Volnn eers have Just perform
ed another dashing exploit. 1t appears that
a number OF Union men had been driven
from place called PotOs; accordingly Il
detachment Of troops was sent on Tuesday
night To protec ,he loyal citizens of that
sections, reaching the place early on Friday
morning, sentiuelS were arrested the Union
men eliminated and discharged, som,
SeceSsionstS were freed on parole, and th,
rest carried as prisoners to 81. Louis
On their way hack they fell in with I
company Of insurgent cavalry, dispersed
the men aud captured the horses, then
hoistrd the Federal flag on pole prepared
for lrarorous display, and went on their
way in peace.
Tie President has appointed the Hon
A. IL REEDER Of Pennsylvania (frst
Governor ii Kansas and Capt Lyon o
the regular Army (who led the Uuor
forces that recently stamped out the Seces,
ion nucleus near 81. Louis. BrigadIer
Generals of the forces now rallylng Tor th,
preservation of the Union. They are boil
good men aud true, of proved capacity ant
lndomiIable energy
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

The Herald's dispatch says: 1t appears
that more than month ago, our Govern
ment gave notice to the powers of Europe,
whoro ook part in the Paris congress in 1896
that they were willing to accept the code
that they adopted at that period, which de-
clared privateeriug to he piracy.
Government has received the amplest as.
surances from Austria that she will have
little to do with the Rebels whatever, whilst
Prussia has not hesitated to manifest i'll
plain terms her unequiyocul sympathies
with our country.
The Secretary Of State has given notice
to Mexico aud other States, that the Mon
roe Doctrine will be carried ont with al
the energy and resources of the Government
and that nothing in the shape Of forcigr
Intervention will be tolerated or submitted
to for q single hour Mexico has been as
sured in the most positive language that
she con depend on the active support Of
this country should any European power
attempt to violate her soil.
a warning has been given to Spain that
if she ventures to accept the artfu proffer
of Dominica, she will do so at her peril.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

Balls Head.

.N'rt0 York Cattle .Market, Tuesday, May
20-The market opened this morning with
about 300 head of bulocks at Forty-lourth
street, aud it became evident that the market
was oVerstocked and that prices must rccede,
sellers say to the extent Of half cent a pound
on the net weight of bullocks. The buyers
however, do not concur in this opinion Our
opinion is that while the prices paid are really
the same rates that is geuuerally s O. 81 cents
pound for the meat, sinking offal aud cents
Tor the choices! quality, the butchers have eth
ergot better estimates OF weight or better quail
ty of cattle at the rates Of last week so that the
market is not as good. The prospect of the
second day is no better, aud that, ii may be
remembered, was most decidedly dull last week
The quality Of stock this week is excellent
though not quite so heavy on the average as
last week. We do not fud any one with stock
poor enough to quote below eight cents, and
although there aye a good many prime fat steers
none are quoted over cents pound net. The
total number reported at 44th street last week
was G53, aud 327 were taken by contractors
IO' w aohl"st"u' IedfiuE D OEO loT lue suppiy Vi
the market and us none will he drawn out Of
the supply here to-day, aud as few more are
expected in the morning, we shall have about
400 head more than last week, or just that mum
Der more than the city butchers require Mutton
aud veal are three cents pound lower which
will in some measure affect the price of beef,
The weather to-day has been very favorable for
busness-partiay clear and cool very cool
for the time Of year. The proportion of cattle
sold to-day will be as large as it was last Tues
day, the market at no lime being as lively, aud
part OF the day extremely dull.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

NATIONAL HTNN.-A numbur Of gentlemen oil
wealth and taste in New Y York, have combined
10 offering $500 for a national hymn which
shall be worthy this great nation and the times.
While the present odes-"Yankee Doodle"
"Star Spangled Banner" and Hail Columbia"
ARE well enough for ordinary occasions. yet
neither Of them can possibly express the grand
and heroic feeling of the American people. We
want another that shall be to Us as God Save
the Queen is to the English. aud the "Marssil-
aise 10 the French
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25
Secretaries Blair and smith.

The New York Times correspondent writes
from Washington as fellows in regard to the
course these msmbers Of the Cabinet pursue
towards the rebels
II is a noticeable fact that Postmaster
General Blair, Southern by birth, education
and self-lnterest, is the most ardent of all
the members of the Cabinet in favor of the
most vigorous measures Of Government to
suppress the rebellion. He is each day
contracting aud cutting of southern mail
facilities. Secretary Smith. has cut off all
advantages OF the Patent-oflice aud census,
aud refuses TO pay all claimants for the
census-gaa herring, and ali applications for
the re0ewal, withdrawal. " granting Of
patents. In this be will perseVers, nor
yield an i)ta.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25


Two Philadelphia companies seized a
large quaut'y Of arms stor'din an unoccupied
house, comprising 1900 muskets in boxes
marked Virginia muskets;" also 1000
pixies. The whole were taken to Fort
McHenry. The arms had been in the
custody Of the city authorities The Union
men Of the 81 District nominated G. d.
Leary for Congress.
The New York Cd Regiment passed
through the city today. aud were we'll
received and cheered IN parts of the city
Hon Chauncey Shaffer made speech
to The New York 7th Regiment to-day,
aud invoked them by no means to return
TO their homes before the close Of the war.
1t is understood they will be guided in this
matter by Gen Scott, and are willing to
remain if there is prospect Of a speedy
opening of the war.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

The ship Gen. Parkhil, of Liverpool FOL
Charleston has arrived at Philadelphia in
charge Of prize crew of the Niagara She
was spoken off Cape Romdne on the 18Th,
aud ordered of The next day she was
captured in at tempting to run the blockade.
The prize ship is 600 lous, with general
cargo, large portion being salt. 1t is
suspected that arms aud munitions OF wal
are concealed under the salt. She was
commanded by Captain Forbasher, her owu
captain being murdered on the outer voyage
by some of the crew. She haI two seeess
lou flags flying.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25
WEEKLY TELEGRAPH.
ASHTA ABULAi
SATURDAY MORNING. MAY Is, 1885,.

TnE FIRsT BArTLE.-The opinions about
meeting Of the hostile forces vary so much that
nothing definite can be said to be entertained
oulside Of government councils. There is a
vague opinion that there will be brush before
long, Of what character, or at what point there
is no well defined notion This Is entirely con-
Eistent with probabilities, II there is half as much
Rght as boast In the rebels. Our own opinion
Is that they will venture no considerable engage.
rnent where the forces are anything like equal
We are willing to hazard the opinion, that there
will be no invasion Of Pennsylvania as is ntima-
ed that HaTpers Ferry will be abandoned II
an earnest and deliberately arranged plan is
entered upon to dislodgs them and even at
Richmond, H not bemmed in by approaches
which forbid a withdrawal we shall hardly look
for anything worthy Of the distinction Of a re.
Fpeetabe 6ght Our estimate of southern val
or, and steady nerve forces this opinion upon
us. Different views, however, are held, but il
mistaken, we shall have no regrets to record II
the following semi.authoritative statement shall
become fact, and the traitors shall have the en-
joymeut of a sound drubbing at the point al
luded to, we shall be quite satisfied.
"Probably the 6rst battle or encounter will
be at Culpepper Cour,-House, which is towr
OF 1000 inhabitants, abont 60 miles from Wash
iDgton aud 100 from Richmond. though tht
route is somewhat circuitous We are not per
mit'ed TO send more than this mere outline, evel
ot surmise but the censorship would seem to
indcaie the correctness Of the plan"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

The course now proposed at the 4th Of june
Wheeling convention which is to be attened
by delegates from east Of the montains, is to
declare the con 1uct OF the authorities Of Rich
moud an abdication of legitimate power, and the
actors traitors Instead of dividing the state,
the policy will be to form provisional govern
uent for the whole state, and to call an election
for governor and state officers. This course
will be sustained by the influence of the govern
ment, and will be not only safe, but avoid tn,
secession aspect which attaches to the cours,
before hnted.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

GEoRdE CorwAY's INDIAN WARRIORS Geo
Copway ia in Washington, and has rendered tc
the President company of the Iudians o
Michigan He has made selection of one
hundred tall, feet indians, whom be proposes
to use as scouts and runners for the army, and
to occuPy the advanced posts, from Cairo to
Eastern Virginia. They are not to be armed,
except so far as is necessary for selEdefense, but
from their feetness aud knowledge of forest
life, are to be employed as messengers and aux
iliareS to the army on tue outposts. lie says
they all understand the position of the govern.
meut The State of Michigan will equip them
aud be is backed by the members of the Legis.
lature now in session. Their acceptance Is un.
der consideration.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

The u. s. transport Freeborn arrived at
N. Y. on the 2otb, direct from Fort Mon
roe, bringing dispa tehes to the Governmen-
mept 0n the way up she captured two
small vessels aud brought them 10 tue
Washington Navy Yard. u,
A nossenrer on the Freeborn, states that
on Satnrday two vessels from the aeet paid
q visit TO the vicinity of Sewull's Point,
a aboSt T'St' fonr miles from the fortress, where
the Virrinians we're erecting batteries, and
,6rew snndry shells at the works, spelling
Materially the architectural arrangements
Sbots we're fred at the vessels, hut without
eject Itwas not known whether any one
ON shore was injured.
Com Pendergast sent dag Of truce tC
Norfolk with a view to make arrangements
for the transportation thence OF certain per
sons to the North, aud received assurances
that in this respect be should be accomoda
ted A vessel was in waiting to take then
TO New York.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

A letter to the Herald steamer Mt. Yer
non, goth, says the steamer Baltimore got
aground last night at the mouth Of the Po-
tomac. A propeller with heavy guns and
full of men attacked her there, aud out of q
squad of twenty men on board the Baltimore
four were killed, five mortally wounded, aud
three slightly wounded. The rebels fired
grape and canister, and had 100 men. Lieut.
West of the Baltimore says be will not
come up the river without that propeller.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

no man has ever risen more rapidly into
public esteem in this country. either as
statesman or military chieftain, than Gen.
Butler, OF Massachusetts He has display
ed qnickmess Of perception, the highly
intelligent perception and prouplness Of
action Of a naturally great and practicnl
General He stands high in the regard Of
Gen. Scott. who, when be frst heard that
he (ButIer) had entered aud occupied III,
city Of Baltimore, said, ''lhat is a bold anC
splendid success, and proves that Gen
Butler is q soldier"
The appointment Of Con. Butler to th
command Of the Department fVirgina an
North Carolina, gives universal satisfaction
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25
NrAMnerRsRrRn. MaY q

Ii is believed by the military authoritleS
that The Shepnrdstown aud Willinmsport
movements are fents. The main movement
from Harper's Ferry on Southern PennSyl
vaua will be made as soon as offensive
operations begin from Washington, on the
South or at Norfolk, along the country
road leading from Harper's Ferry along
Pleasant Valley, through Rohoersvie
ChooteSboro and Waynesboro. the Coufed
crate leaders desire to avoid operations
offensive to the people Of Maryland. This
is the shortest known road into PennSyly'
dnis from Harper's Ferry.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-05-25

Capt. GALE, OF the D. G. Pierce has
arrived in Boston, reporting that his vessel
was sunk at Norfolk by the rebels, and his
cargo ofsugar, with So 900 in specie, stolen.
The Captain was imprisoned, aud only after
much suffering, succeeded in making his
escape.
Capt. Gale reports that bis bark was
sunk by the rebels at Norfolk as an Obstruc.
ton at the mouth of the harbor, on the 5th
inst Beside losing his vessel, the cargo,
and $3 900 in specie, iu all valued at $75,.
600, he was thrown into prison aud kept
there until released on bail through the in.
tercessiOn Of a friend Failing to obtain
redress, and being closely watched, he made
bis escape with nine Others in long boat,
and reached the frigate Minnesota in safe
ty. Capt. Gales daughter, who was with
him. together with his crew were in
destitute circumstances in Norfolk, and
were refused assistance on all hands,
more especially by the English Con.
sui, one Myers. who, from his own nc
knowedgement subsequently made in the
presence f the officers of the Minnesota,
had possession of the cargo of sngnr and
specie, valued jointly at $4,000, but re.
fused to give Gale a receipt for it as in.
demnity to his owners.
Capt Johns n reports that his bark (the
lda) was wrecked near Cape Henry that
he saved the cargo and rigging, aud shipp
ed it to Norfolk in a schooner, where he
was robbed Of nearly The whole pro- erry IN
imprisoned for five days, when he male his
escape with Capt Gale.