The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-04-25
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

boon momentarily expected for months
mast. still they were hardly credited when
thew did arrive-it was scarcely believed
h,t the Traitors would have the hardi
hood to Systematically attack our Starry
Ensign. But the sequel proved that the
report was only too true. Then did every
one know that the long dreaded Crisis in
the history of our beloved country had
orr;ved then was it felt that War in all
its bideous deformity had burst upon US.
And every true patriot determined to
meet and roll back the advancing tide of
Treason.
On Wednesday evening, public meet
inc of the citizens of Ebensburg and Vi
cnity irrespective Of party, was held in
the Court House, and the sentiment of
the "Frosty Sons of Thunder" put on re-
cord. See particulars elsewhere.
On Friday evening, an informal meet
ing was held at the Court House, to take
into consideration the propriety of organ
izing military company to be rendered
to the Government for the suppression of
Treason. Thirty three names were imme-
diately enrolled, and the meeting was ad
iourned over until Monday evening. On
Monday evening the largest and most pa
triotic mass of citizens that ever assem-
bled in this borough, perhaps, met at the
Court House The ladies turned out en-
masse and graced the occasion with their
presence Patriotic speeches were deliv
cred by Messrs. r. l.. Johnston, Z. S.
Noon, John Williams, Andrew Lewis, G.
Fagan. Daniel Jones, William Leavy, r.
N. Jones, and others. An excellent band
of music was present, and the "Star
Spangled Banner" was sung in fine style
by Messrs j. l.. p VI Alister, Hugh II.
Hughes and A A. Barker. The compile
ment Of the company was soon filed. 1t
is composed of some of our best citizens,
who 90 not through enthusiasm, but be-
cause they consider it TO be a solemn duty
TO fight, and if needs be to die, in the
cause of Union and Liberty. God bless
them all
The company rendered their services to
the Governor on Tuesday, are accepted,
and notified to be in readiness to march
at an hours warning.
The company is called the Cambria
Guards" An election for officers was
held on Tuesday evening, and the follow
ing result was had
Captain, ROBERT LITZINGER.
lst Lieutenant, ANDREW LEWIS.
ID I. X. 4 Mccoy.
Sd " JNO. SCANLAE.
We will publish the entire muster roll
next week
All honor to our citizen soldiery
R. L. Johnston, Esq, on behalf of John
Williams, Esq, and others, stated that
arrangements would be perfected by which
the families of those volunteering would
be secured from want. This is the noble
spirit
I'VE may state, by way of parenthesis,
that no military company has had an or
gaAization in this place for number Of
Years. This company is entirely newly |
formed, and gotten up expressly in obedi-
ence to the demand of the PRESIDENT
JOHNsTowN-Last week was busy
Feek in Johrstown The news Of the /
Commencement of hostilities between the
Government and the Traitors created the
most intense excitement, and business was
suspended for the time being. On Tues
0ay morning the rcquisition for the mill
@Fy companies (three in numbcr) was |
received. Recruiting Immediately was be-
gun, and in short time the companies |
~ao received their several compliments. |
0n Wednesday the Johnstown Infantry
apa the Zouave Cadets left for Harris
ouFS, and on Thursday the Citizens
Guards took up their line of march for the /
Alie point. The Johnstown Infantry
ruinoers 81 men: Captain, Thomas H.
a'psiey; First Lieutenant, Jacob NJ
campbell First Sergeant, Robert p Rob-
~ r'a Second Sergeant, John j. Mills
,Aiu Sergeant, James Moore. The
''uaVes number sixty-seven men: Cap
John NJ. Power; First Lieut., John
=. 'u'er; Second Lieut., A. K Babcock
9, . sergeant, John Downey; Second