The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-05-09


the command Of officers without commis-
sions, attempted under the call Of the Ma
tional Government, as | understand, to
reach Washington and were assaulted by
armed men in the city of Baltimore, many
of their number were seriously wounded,
and 4Gour were killed. The larger part Of
this body returned directly to Philadei-
phia; but many Of them were forcibly de-
tanned IN Baltimore some of them were
thrust into prison, and others have not
yet reached their homes.
| have the honor to say that the officers
and men behaved with the utmost gal
lantry. This body is now organized into
a regiment, and the officers are commits
stoned they have been accepted into the
service, aud viii SO to Washington by
any route indicated by the Federal Gov
ernment.
[ have established camp at Pittsburg,
at which the troops from Western Penn
syIyania will be mustered into service, and
aud disciplined by skill1ul and
experienced officers.
/ communicate to you with great salts
faction, the fact that the banks Of the
Commonwealth have voluntarily rendered
auy amount OF money that may be neces-
sary for the common defence and general
welfare Of the State aud the nation In this
and the temporary loan Of
five hundred thousand dollars authorized
BY the Act Of the General Assembly Of
the 18th OF April, 1861, was promptly
taken at par' The money IS not yet ex-
bausted Us 1t has been impossible to have
the accounts properly audited and settled
with the accounting and paying officers Of
the government as required by law, an
account OF this expenditure cannot now be
furnished. The Auditor General and
Stute Treasurer have established a system
Of settlement and payment, of which /
entirely approve that provides amply for the
protection Of the State, and to which all
parties having claims viii be obliged to
conform.
4 much larger sum viii be required
than has been distinctly appropriated but
I could not receive nor make engagements
for money without authority Of law and |
have called YOU together, not only to pro
vide for complete reorganization Of the
militia Of the State, but also, that You may
give me authority to pledge the faith of the
Commonwealth to borrow such Sums Of
money IS you may, in your discretion deem
necessary for these extraordinary require
ments.
1t is impossible 10 predict the lengths
10 which The madness that rules the
hour" in the rebellous States shall lead
Us, or when the calamities which threaten
our hitherto happy country shall termin-
ate. We know that many of our people
have already1eft the state IN the service
ofthe General Government, and that many
more must follow. We have a long line
OF border on States seriously disaGected,
which should be protected. To furnish
ready support TO those who have gone
out, and to protect our borders we should
have a we'll regulated military force.
[, therefore, recommend the immediate
organization, disciplining and arnling of
at least fifteen regiments Of cavalry and
infantry, exclusive OF those called out IN
the service of the United States as we
have already ample warning Of the neees-
sity OF being prepared for any sudden ex-
igency that may arise. [ cannot too much
impress this upon you.
] cannot refrain from abiding to the
generous manner in which the people Of
all parts OF the State have, from their pri-
vate means, provided for the families of
our citizens who are now under arms. IN
many parts of the Commonwealth, Grand
Juries, and Courts and municipal corpo-
ratiens have recommended the appropria-
tions OF moneys from their pnblie funds,
for the same commendable parpcse.-
/ would recommend the passage Of an Act
legalizing and authorizing such appropria-
tions and expenditure.
1t may be expected that, in the present
delang Of trade and commerce, aud
the Withdrawal Of so much industry from
its ordinary and productive channels, the
selling value Of property generally viii be
dopreciated, and large portion OF our cit
izens deprived OF the ordinary means &C
meeting engagements. Although much
lorbearance may be expected from a gen
erous and magnanimous people, yet | feel
it nay duty to recommend the passage Of
a judicious law to prevent the sacrifice of
property by forced sales IN the collection
of debts
You meet together at this special ses-
sion, surrounded by circumstances involy-
ing the most solemn responsibilities the
recollections Of the glories Of the past, the
reflections OF the gloomy present, aud the
uncertainty OF The future, ali alike cali up
or you to discharge your duty IN spillt
OF patriotic courage, comprehensive WIS