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The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-06-06

THE UNION GUN.-The monster "In'
ion" gun recently cast at the Fort III
Works, has been completed, and is pe'
being removed to the Pennsylvania h''
road depot, whence it will be shipped |"
Washington, and thence to Oid RON tl
Comfort, with as little delay as posSlD5i.
1t is intended for Fortress Monroe ~ =.
will be put in position Immediately On % !: (,
arrival at that point. The "Unloh = :
heavier than the "Floyd," and VIII 'I,y' y.
a bali between six and seven miles. >
perhaps the heaviest piece of iron aF'iilst I,
ever manufactu ed, and the result O -, y
experiments which it is proposed 70 10
with it will be looked for with ln'eFe'"
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CHARACTERISTIC DIspATcH.-Youne
Brownell, who SO summarily executed jus
tice upon the assassin of Col. Ellsworth.
is evidently man of deeds aud not words.
Here is his brief announcement to his
father of his own heroic act:
WASHINGTON May "a, 1861.
"FATuER Col Ellsworth was shot.
dead this morning. kilted tic murderer.
FRANK"
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DG5~ late dispatches state shat the

DG| Late dispatches state shat the
agents of the rebel government have ex-
plored Europe in vain for arms, munitions
or money, to be had in exchange for their
bonds. Mr.. Dudley Mann had sought an
interview with Air. George Peabody, with
the hope of negotiating loan, but had
been politely but firmly repulsed. In no
case had they found their securities mar
ketable at the largest discount they could
offer as a temptation.
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OBEYING ORDERs.-The Bangor Wig
says that during drill of Captain Bur
tons SIX footers, at Oldtown, few DAYS
ago, while marching upon platform to-
ward the river, where the platform end
ed, no order to halt being given they
kept on until ten had jumped into the
river and commenced SWIMMING. Had
not the order been given, the whole com
pany would have followed them.
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AsHINGYoN, Juno Prom messen-
gers direct this morning at ten O'Clock
from Acquia Creek, by the steamer Ana
costa, the following facts are obtained
relative to the contest yesterday at Acquia
Creek:
The engagement commenced on Friday,
as heretofore stated, and lasted two hours
Yesterday it was renewed anL continued
twice that length of time. The lower
or beach battery which had been so
essentially damaged the day previous,
had meantime been repaired by the Con-
federates in force, it is considered 1900
strong.
The Frceborn, yesterday approaching
about two miles from the shore, early in
the afternoon, fired four or five shots, when
the Pawnee entered into the conflict, ia
king position nearer the land for the
first two hours.
The fire from the shore batteries was
very brisk, but was returned with more
expedition by the Pawnee. During the
engagement she fired one hundred and
sixty shells, one of which was seen to
explode Immediately over the heads of the
Confederates who were working the bat
terry. The observer through the telescope
saw a number of the bodies Of them car
ried away in wagons. During that time
the shore movements We're exceedingly
brisk
The Freeborn lodged three shells in
succession in the beach battery, percepti-
bly, damaging the works, which had the
effect of greatly diminishing the fire
The Freeborn received two shots, one Of
which passed through the cabin DANA
ging some crockery, but not the vessel,
except making passage through the bull
warks, of slight consequence.
The Pawnee received eight or nine shots,
but all too high to inflict much damage.
One struck the main top sail yard, which
was thereby unslung, another grazed the
mizzen mast, and one passed through the
hammock nettings. 1t is the opinion of
the officers on board, that had the Con-
federatcs been provided with good gun
ners, the vessels might probably been sunk.
Some of the Confederate shots passed
over the mast head to the Maryland
shore.
The Anacosta returned here this morn
ing, the Pawnee and Freeborn haul
ing off beyond the range of the enemy's
fire.
The Yankee, which went down on
Friday with dispatches fred a few shot
only, not being prepared for a long con-
test.
The railroad depot and buildings on
shore at Acquia Greek were destroyed
The damage to the beach battery is not
considered permanent, as the confederates
can soon repair it 1t is safe 20 say that
at least ten or twelve were killed on the
part Of the confederates-not known how
many wounded. Al the officers engaged
in the fght eoncurred in the opinion that
the confederates have rife cannon, perhaps
several; and in all it is supposed about
eight guns.
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NEW RDgERTISEhESlS'


NOTICE - the E:s'
IN Letters of Administration on nrIhsusbr1
OF Jacob stahl, deceased, late oi Ia ..S 10 y
Cambria Co., having been gran;s Cou'g
subscribers, by the Register o. o., - saw viii P'
all persons indebted 10 said bs.''S hose @ hs'H
make ms immediate payment, and sssut lnOss I'D
claims against the same will PIs,t PeDt
properly authenticated tor seSuTI s,r MI. AGn
II. KINKEAD, IdHr'
Ebensburg, May 80, 1861 -sps'i
reg n. B.-The business IN n he can
Watches, Clocks and JeweHs
on as heretofore, hy Mrs otaIi'
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na- Col Kelly who was report rs;iini
have died of wound received al ! .4,d ndE
was wounded in the left breast, pu' = M
in a fair way to recover. lie was aS snS' in
desperate named johnson, VINO W. 'r,rl
mediately seized by the soldiers VINO f'r n' he
have executed him on the spot ou' !"
interference of the Col.
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Eae pennssIsania. Ree,n,o,s

Mr.. Benjamin Haywood, a LARGO -,
prictor of iron rolling mills, and a n nrdno; p,G'
nent citizen of S:huylkill county = i,Vlul- %
in Washington City, on mission f uOS
Gov. Curtin, in behalfo the PennsvIya,uu;Il ,,uIl
regiments there. His instructions 4ula m
contained in the following letter from a. are
Governor, who seems strongly das;.s.' Wy
that the abuses which have snrnna Mus
and excited such loud complaints be- 2ouI Up
edied. ''A'
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EXECUTIVE CHAMBER.
Harrisburg. MAY u 1871
BENJAMIN HAYWOOD. ESQ potts,,n I'll

BENJAMIN HAYWOOD, Esq Potts,,lIo n
Dear SIR Il learned from ca
Biddle, Adjutant- G eneral, and NV U'uei3l si3
Col. r. Bildle Roberts, that tbricoaEtc' ntc'
ton Of the Pennsylvania troops aom TrGl' !:
Washington City was disgracefpl ~ a. u
State, and, what is more important IN. tns
the men were actually suffering. both f.aa taa'
want Of proper clothing and a sen,a .''.l n
shame. 1t Is, Of course, useless 70 CO, VI
you how mortified I am at such conJ;;. r.! %
of things, and how determined tbst ''.I1 .I
same shall be at once remedied 50 a.: s. 'le
the same is in my power. '@' Is
requested you last evening to ,,o,..,
at once to Washington CITY and otu tstl
charge of this matter. You will h. L:'S aAS
enough to examine fully into the chou. n-u-
ter of the clothing of every descri~t;ass 1+as
which has been furnished to our rec;r,o"a p,,UA
now there. Ascertain the dcGc;9nnr rl-'us rs
every kind, defect Of material. irreon:r;,r
of color and faulty manufacture and i-: !.
once telegraph to me what is reoni~;ta :" -
make the men comfortable in apr .nS
every way, and to place the reomon,' ss
upon d loOtlhS, 50 lar as comfort hnalb
and the army regulations will permit viii
any III the service of the United St..
An agent will be sent with the cloth
and other equipments, and it is nv A.
sire that you remain in Washington iritv
or wherever the regiments NAV be- nnti
you see that my wishes and directions in
this respect have been fully carried ont
l confidently believed that before tbi.
all the matters had been attended to f,itI
fully and well, and can now, while recrr..
ting that my exertions have been 50 fms.
trated, only press upon you energetic and
prompt action in this behalf for the com.
fort of our gallant and patriotic citizen,
now in the ranks of. these regiment,
and the preservation OF the honor of the
State
Yours truly, A. G. CURTIN
Much just complaint has been made
at the manner in which our troops have
been clothed, and it is to be hoped that
the fraud and peculation of the contrse.
tors who palmed the worthless stuff On
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Yours truly, A. G.. CURTIN

Much just complaint has been made
at the manner in which our troops have
been clothed, and it is to be hoped that
the fraud and peculation of the contrsc.
tors who palmed the worthless stuff Or
the Statc'will be fully exposed.
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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-09-26

WILMINGTON, Sept. 25.-The suspicious bark be-
fore reported is still off New Ialet. There some.
times appears to be steamer and then sail yes
sci. Yesterday two steamers were off New Inlet,
but this morning only one was in sight.
On Sunday two or three coast pilots were de-
coyed off to the Lincoln war vessels and taken
prisoners, probably for compulsory service in the
feet. ,ne.a 49,.
On Monday six steamers were visible of, Macon,
but they soon disappeared. The general belief
here is that the destination Of all these vessels is
Cape Fear, where they will attempt to establish a
depot for the expectation of naval stores.
A reliable gentleman from New river, Onslow
county reports that heavy firing was heard at sea
on Monday, to the eastward, continuing from 8
o'clock in the morning until ] O'Clock P. NJ, but
nothing more is known than his report. 80.
From Western Virginia. g.
RICHMOND, Sept. 25.-The command in Western
Virginia has devolved upon Gen. Floyd, Gen.
Wise having accepted another command.
| About twenty-five Union prisoners arrived here
this afternoon from Hardee county. There is no
| news Of fighting from the camps on the Potomac
| 1t has been learned that when the Federals en-
| tered Hampton, Col. Mason's Third New York
Regiment entered the lodge room, secured the
| BOOKS, records and regalias, boxed them up and
| sent them to Baltimore, where they await orders
from the Virginia Grand Lodge, with assurance O
safe transportation. ..s s.l5 80
| The Naval Expedition.
| SAVANNAH Sept. 25.-The Daily Republican 0
this morning says that the account given from
| Richmond yesterday, on the authority of gentle
man just arrived from New York city, that an ex
pediton of 10000 men was fitting out there to tax
Brunswick, Ga, is corroborated by information
given in letter received from Southern lady re
siding in New York.
| On Monday Gen. Ripley, at Charleston, receivet
a dispatch, announcing that the feet which ha
been recently fitting out by the enemy at Old Poin
Comfort had sailed South. -
T%7 The State Prisoners at Louisville.
NASHVILLE, Sept 25.-Col. Durrett and Mr. N
W. Barr, the latter late telegraphic correspondent
of the Southern press at Louisville, who were al
rested with Ex-Governor Morehead oWthe plea {
having corresponded with the South, were first ser
to the penitentiary at Jefersonville. On the appl
cation of their friends, Judge Catron issued a VT
of habeas corpus to procure their release, wher
upon their captQrs, to prevent the execution of I'll
writ, removed the prisoners to Indianapolis.
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Aeh 0tleaas AaiEp Grestent.
THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER %, 1851:


- The Governor having decied against the propo-
siton to declare martial law in the State, for the
present at least, on the ground that no adequate
necessity for the adoption of SO stringent meas
ure existed, we think it alike due to him, as well
as ourselves, to express our hearty and emphatic
approval of the course he has seen proper to
pursue.
The declaration of martial law abolishes for the
time being all other law and clothes an individual,
or a few individuals, with absolute and illimitable
power, from whose decisions there is neither
appeal nor redress. Martial law once declared
and enforced, all other laws and regulations die
instantly, and the judgments OF not nfalibe mill
tary authorities become supreme, guided solely by
custom and precedent, which they may or may not
observe, according to their will and pleasure, Or as
caprice, prejudice, or partiaity may dictate.
These being substantial facts, it need not be
wondered at that our patriotic Governor pondered
long and deeply as to whether the necessity had
arrived for taking upon himself SO grave respon
sbty'as the declaration of martial law involved
We take it for granted, on account of his refusal
that the vital necessity which would alone justify
so extreme policy is not now pressing upon the
community. When that moment arrives, how
| evar--maY it be far distant--we would be among
| the first to urge what We now deprecate- looking
upon all measures having the safety and protection
Of the city and State in view as beyond and aboV
all other considerations. In the meantime, how
ever, it seems to us that the powers vested in tn
civil and military authorities are amply suficien
for the requirements of the occasion, if due vig
lance and industry are exercised. If they are moi
let responsibilities be assumed equal to the ex
| gences of the times, and we are fully persuade
that the approval of the people will be unstin
ingly extended. But, as intimated above, befor
suspending the courts, abolishing the writ {
habeas corpus, and naugurating military sway, G
adopting any rule of despotism, which war somt
times renders Indispensable to the public safet,
let the people be fully posted in the premises, an
they will rush en- nasse to the support Of the al
thorities, and applause will be heard on all side
when there might be, otherwise, tokens of diviso
, and dissatisfaction,
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THURSDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER 20, 1861.

store at night he found one Of them empty. "The
Set" had rolled the empty oarrel into the place of
full one, and had rolled the. latter away in
triumph, under, the very nose and eyes Of the
owner As whisky sells here at one dollar and
fifty cents per gallon wholesale, and one dollar per
the storekeeper, who will keep his eye skinned
hereafter, especially when amateur circus doings
are going on. .......,
If I have nothing more important or serious to
scribbIe about, / will hereafter tell more of the
innocent waggeres of camp life. You will bear in
mind if you please, that the fun of the Continental
Guards has not rum and will not run, in the above
Way. I. g.
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MORE TRooPs WANTED IN THE WEST Brig. Gen.
McCulloch has issued a proclamation, calling upon
Texas Louisiana and Arkansas for fifteen additional
regiments--tiys from each State. He Gays he has
in his possession arms Sufficient to equip two reg-
ments OF Arkansas troops-the remaining three
required to equip themselves with the hest they
can procure. The troops from Arkansas will rem
dezVous at Fort Smith and Camp jackson. The
forces from Texas will rendezvous at Sherman.
Those from Louisiana will rendezvous at Little
Rock. The two last named are expected to equip
themselves with the best armsithey can procure.
An officer will be detailed to muster into service
the forces from each State at their respective
places of rendezvous The commanding officers
OF companies, battalions and regiments, as as
they have been mustered into service, will procure
the necessary transportation for their several COM
mands, and march them at once to Camp Jackson,
unless otherwise ordered. Each man will be pro-
| yided with two suits Of winter clothes and two
| Blankets together with tents if they can be pro-
cured. 1t is desired that the forces Of the several
States should be in the field at as early day as
| possible. memphis Appeal.
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" MORTIMER BELLY. Cashier.
Citizens BANK OF LOUISIANA,
New Orleans, Sept. To- 1861
nsf.A q called IN ee ing of the Hoard of De

New Orleans, Sept. ID. 1861.
Hl~At q called meeting of the Board of Die
Of this Bank held this day at O'Clock NJ the PreS
laid before the Board reclamation of the Governor Of
this State dated this day recommending the banksof New Or
specie with the object and under
regulations therein FORTH Said Proclamation read
whereupon il was unanimously
Resolved That the Citizens Bank Of Louisiana hereby
ceeds econendaon Of The Governor to suspend specie
payments forthwith all its liabilities AID that the four regu-
aons proposed by his Exceecy in his Proclamation of this
day for the Of the era banks during the sus-
pension be and they hereby adopted follows to wit
The circulation of the Chartered bankshat IS the Canal
Citizens, Bank of Louisiana and the Louisiana State Bank -
shall the of coin held by them
the circulation the Free Banks shall be restricted TO he
bonds present deposited with the Auditor Of the
state. and in accordance with existing laws, IA,
The suspension Of specie will not interfere with
the weekly monthly the Board Of Currency, nor
with the fundamental rules governing the Banks nor in oppoS
tiOn TO the Recommendation herein made
g. The Banks will receive aepostt and in payment Of debts
due them the Of the Confederate States of America and
pay them ont Mt their counters.
The usoa weekly statements must be made through the
Board Of Currency and all balances paid in Confederate Notes
or coii BY order:
aelH Il EUG. ROUSSEAU. Cashier.
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ANOTHER VIsIr FROM THE LINCOLN GUN eBo Ats.
We learn that on Saturday last, the camp at Co.
umbus was favored with another visit from two or
three of the Cairo gun boats-the same that have
recently been so very attentive TO US. They came
within couple of miles of Columbus, and stop
ping at the bend of the river above, commenced
feeling for masked batteries by throwing ran
dom Shells Eighteen of these missiles were thrown
at intervals of about ten minutes, one of which is
alleged to have struck not far from Gen. Poik's
headquarters, and the others seem to have been
directed toward Gen. Thompson's camp on the
some three hours, without damage to any one,
these boats retreated toward their rendezvous, not
single gun on our side responding to their feint.
1t seems to us that couple of masked or sub
marine batteries, placed four or five miles above
on the river, would be sufficient remedy for the
iusolence of the enemy as shown In these ocea-
sional forays. Suppose our military men try it,
MaSn his hrpso s
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LOUISIANA STATE BANK,
New Orleans Sept. 49, 1861.
ka- This Bank, in conformity with the
Governor, has suspended specie pay
all its liabilities. Hereafter Confederate Treasury
will be accepted payment and received deposit
Parties having paper collection this Bank hereby mott
that they receive Treasury Notes OF the
Confederate States bank Of said paper
TO withdraw the and shall hereafter be received
collection where the require other than Treasury
Notes local bank notes in pay meRt OF the same.
BY order .~ .
TSignehl +. BERNARD, Cashier.
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The Federals are said to have now hut 2o60
troops at Nexport's News, near Norfolk-th re-
mainder having been called to Washington, which
seems still to be regarded as t.u danger9n
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OFFICE OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE,

OFFICE OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE,
City of New Orleaus Sept. 80 1861.
H5rNotice is hereby given that in accord
apce with resolution No $50 approved March Y, e6l
th0rzng Chaen the Finance Committees OF the Com
Council advertise during twenty days that sealed pro-
posa will be received them for the redemption OF the Bonds
is.ued by the city in favor of the Pontcharan Railroad Com
pAnv for such may be deposited in the Clti-
zenS Bank after paying all Of interest now due on
Railroad BoudS.h , o, . ~
Sealed Proposals will be received until the Both Sepember
1861 at GS o'clock P til office OF the FINANCE Commit
tee no City Hall the sale the city OF THIRTY F1F
BONDS issued of the Pontcharrsin Railroad Com
Proposals to addressed to P Wilt and j. B. Lesfe
the Finance Committees of the Common Council
OF the city of Orleans endorsed Proposals for sale OF
PontchgrIran Railroad Bonds" -
Chairman Finance Committee Board Of Aldermen.
- JNO B. LEEFE,
Chairman Finance Committee Board Assistant Aldermen.
pn1l
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FURNITURE AT AUCTION Messrs. Gardner Smith
Co. will sell this day, lo O'Clock iagezne street. be-
ST. Mary and Felicity road assortment house
hold furniture etc. sac AdEer'i.susnt. ~
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star MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
No. * Carondelet
New Orleans, Aug. IL 1861.
ESy-Thfs Company VIII continue to Insure
against by Fue the peris Of the
Rivera, at the current rates OF premium
DIRECTORS.
P. A. GiraUd, firm Of P. A. Giraud Co.
A Watt flm OF Jno. Watt i Co.
g. W. Logan, finn of Logan. Soniat Il Claiborne.
A +. Elliot, firm of Elliot u Mckeever.
+. I.ung firm of Mummy. Lpllng Co.
f. Dupantier, firm of Roman hernton.
Lloyd K. Coleman, firm of Coleman, Rrlton Wthers
W. Queutell, firm of Wm. Preha 4 Co.
W. C. c. Claiborne.
Chas. A. Castillo, firm Of ". A. Gordon L Castillo.
j. de Fuentes, firm of S. Oser Co. ..
EMILE DEBuYS, President.
j. P. RELAUME. Secretary pro auel ly
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AMERICA, I
New Orleans Sept. 10, 1S6l.
Hy-PersonS having notes and bills On coi-
lection Barh requested and whnraE the
unless they receive Treasury Notes Of the
Confederate States local bank in thereof
notes. hereafter shall be received COLLECTION where
require other than Treasury Notes. or local bank
in thereof.
By oIde Of the Board:
IF A. NJ. FORFlER, Cashier.
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METAIRIE JOCKEY CLUB
Of the State Of Louisiana.
"a Vt
SESSs, WINTER MEETING OF 1861.

1NSSEaAsSacS WINTER MEETING OF 1861.
TSe Winner Mretias o. 1851 will commence on SATURDAY
m eds ef one ''S Ms s snbscTpons sJ hf foet $50
added BY the Club G race r@n horse TO EYE h
sSke To- % m and ''se 18th October 1851 ihf's Or NOR"
SANE DAY Sweepstakes for year olds Heats Of Two
500 added by the Club If the race rum cond
TUESDAY, Dec. TO- l8L"rieayune sweepstake ? for 81
Propeors Of New Orleans Pieaynne sdd Plate worth
horse biz stake Three Or n9re @ s1b
serbers TO H the 18th day Of October a6l 10
at the Judges stand on the Race Course on Monday pec
WR3abfSEsDAY VII Dec H. 1s6l--Heats of Two Miles.
for I ySar @ ESs = hSa.s b6d soa Of qRs @
Ne subscriptions Slo9 half forfeit the Cno 10 ~ s oy te
fill the stake. To nanesnd close On October TO-
THURSDAY, Dec. l2, 1s6l.1Dash of Two Miles
FRfpAY Dec is isSHets VI Of One Mile best three in
money Der cent on ali purses to go second
second go with the wak-over will receive The
purse.
For the Spring Meeting Of 1852 the following Sweepstakes
SATURDAY March 81, 18g2-sweepstakes for year ods,
@ Heats @ ZIP & $ h9 d ge @ fee mr. eao Ss 95s ps the
second horse his stake. To name and close on December
SAME for year ods Two Me Me- Il e9t' s,
s @ h gs @ % or of s .scaaS boTss TO h
saye hi aEe To gam9 and es heeIPSsf sFsb 9 Stake Heats
SisssTs Hdrsth add plate worth $500 three m9t:
pecefnbor, 1851 70 the judges stand, the Race
WEbNEsDAY, April 1, weepsste for olds
Mile subscriptions 500 half forfeit the cao e
stake 70 eiose on December 1852 Three Suhscr
bsrs to fl
RAl Sweepstakes may be postponed by ihe officers Of iht
o r. II GqS aad f9s Sy %S nopne P R
for Purse but only in of bad weather. or upon some eA
-''-A'-''''-'' v SIDNEY STORY, Secretary,
New