The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-02-13
THE CAMPAIGN IN THE INTERIOR.

BEULAH, february 10, 1861.
From Our Own Correspondent.
Beulah-as / took occasion some days
ago to Observes safe
1t was big thing, was the garrisoning
of this important outpost. In the early
stage of the war, Mr.. Beauregard allowed
his eye to wander longingly hitherward
A gentleman of the most extreme credi-
bility states that he even entertained the
charitable crotchet of crossing the Vir-
ginia line, making a rapid detour across
the kedentry, and seizing the city itself!
He would thus have been enabled to es-
tablish point d'dppui for operations of
very offensive nature against the more
northern portion of the State, Indiana
county included.
Johnstown, lying directly on the line of
march of the advancing foe, would have
fallen at the first blow. If not at the fist,
at the second or third blow at the furthest.
In which case, the National Foundry in
all likelihood would have been obliged to
content itself with some other location.
The gentleman who brings this intel
ligence can be relied on. Born of rich
though honest parents, he has had adj
vantages which incapacitate him from tel
ling lie. He was expelled from South
Carolina for saying that the North Pole
was a longer and better stick Of timber
than the South Pole. Such is the igno-
rance and impudence of the Shivvelry !
He lives at Suspender X Roads when at
home. His latchstring hangs out.
Beulah is safe!
[ was few too numerous for 2. G. T.
| came in a dot or two ahead
The particulars concerning my timely
occupation of my present position are too
well known to require repetition. Every
body minds them. If they don't, they
should. History adorns one of her bright
est pages with an accurate account of that
neat little affair. Turn to it and become
posted.
Suffice it to say that Beulah is safe
The Oiliana Guards, Capt. Caleb Smith,
are here.
Apropos Of Guards It is automatic
that this title is favorite with military
organizations We have State Guards
and National Guards, Curtin Guards and
Capitol Guards, Safe Guards and Home
Guards, Guards this, Guards that, and
Guards the other. The Rebels have
Beaure Guards and Black Guards.
Beulah Bridge is guarded by night and
day. Between the two, pretty strict
surveillance is kept up. Communication
with the Federal Capital must be kept
open, at whatsoever expense Of blood,
money, and other incidental ct ceteras
The Blacklick river Is subjected to a
scrutinizing watch. 1 think it may be
considered perfectly secure. l admins
tered the oath Of allegiance to it the other
day. 1t took it without the least out
ward manifestation of fear, favor or ahec-
ton. After which,iI allowed it to run.
I believe I am guilty of no breach of
eonfdence-in fact, ] am sure [ amt
when I say am of the firm opirion that
| can hold my present posish against any
force that may be brought against me.
The rank and file have great confidence
in me.
Any person wishing to send me any
money or things viii direct them to this
post Office.
/ make reconnaissance down the river
tomorrow. IF / fall, write on my tomb
stone: ''He dared Go Right-side up with
Care" This will be happy combination,
suggestive of Ten Eyck, David Crockett,
Adams & Co.'S express, and other impor-
tant public personages.
.'What is that2
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