The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-04-18
l .r.r ETCUINGS.-

QnleaS1Ut--liiC nSelbiSi'
ten barrel oil well was opened in
Vestmoreland county recently.
Snow to the depth of three inches fell
here on Tuesday
Wm. Groves, Jr, of Hollidaysburg,
soldier of the Mexican War, died at that
rIace a short time since.
Beattys station, on the Pennsylvania
Railroad. six miles east of Greensburg,
vas totally destroyed by fire last week.
Rich, rare and racy-the lecture and
Dpblic meeting at the town hall on Mon
day evening.
George Raymond, editor of the Holli-
daysburg Wing, has been appointed Con
sui resident at Singapore, British India.
This is authentic.
The recent heavy rains have doubtless
enabled our friends, the raftsmen, to start
down the river A large amount of tim
Ber was "got out" in the Northern portion
Of the county this winter.
The Hollidaysburg Fencibles, the Al
toona Rifles, the Altoona Guards, and the
Juniata Rifles, of Blair county, have ten
dsred their services to Gov. Curtin, under
tbe call Of the President, and have been
accepted.
George W n. Bolsinger, our former
partner in the publishing of this paper,
& +ho D,ttc h,,rrr Ill
tary companies, and intends to Go service
in the struggle between Union and Dis
union. Good for George
A panorama Of the Pilgrims Progress
was exhibited at the town hall on Friday
and Saturday evenings. Those who had
the pleasure of being present unite in
saying that it was sgrand affair, and well
worthy of public patronage. 1t was well
attended
Shout out, ye sanctimonious Make
noise, Oh everybody And then give ear
unto the Holl. Register: 'The Metho
dists of Ebensburg are doubtless very
good people, but they are to have ,Shos0
in their: church every week or SO through
out the year :" All
Awful-the weather foy the past week.
Rain, hail, snow, aud mud have been the
ruling features during that period, with
no prospect at present of a change in the
programme. Pope says there is no such
season as Spring-and Pope was gentle
nan of veracity, and knew whereof he
affirmed.
On our outside this week We publish
beautiful piece of original poetry, entitled
The Homestead Sold" The sentiment
contained in it is one that will find re-
'ponsiye echo in many hearts-especially
as this is near the first of April, when
buying and selling Of homesteads do most
occur. Catalpa has poetic merits of a high
order, and we hope she will favor us with
many more of her efusions.
bill has passed the Legislature divi-
ding the borough of Ebens5urg into two
yards. The East Ward comprises all of
said borough east of Centre street; cleo
tons for which to be held in the Court
House. The West Ward comprises all
Of the borough west Of Centre street cleo
tons to be held in the Town Hall. The
last Ward is strongly Republican; the
Vest Ward is Democratic.
somewhat celebrated parsonage Of
tas locality, named DR.. Gustayus Victor
Iedemann, died at the County Poor
House, on last Saturday. The Doctor
Vas at one time Court Physician to the
Alng Of Hanover. Owing to reverses, he
zane to this country some years since, and
Ultimately settled down to the practice of
us profession 10 Carrollton, this county.
becoming sick and destitute, however, he
Was removed to the Poor House few
weeks ago, where he shufied off his NOR
al coil and departed for the unseen world.
Ihe Doctor was we'll known in this COM
Ianlty. He was singular and eccentric
III his walk and conversation. Among
V'ner strange notions, he contended that
ue was ga legitimate son of the great
''P-oieon.' Whether this latter declara-
'on be true bill or only the vagary of
uihd diseased we are of course unable to
"y' Peace TO his ashes