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The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-04-03

SCENE FOR A PAINTER The following
from Knoxville, Tenn, rebel Journal,
describing secret meeting OF thirty or
forty Unionists, called together by well
known patriot, David Fry, admirably IL
lustrates the "idolatrous love" for the
Stars and Stripes, and suggests a subject
worthy of the highest inspiration of our
best Historical Painter: Fry drew forth
a United States flag, and spreading it upon
table in the centre OF the room, called
upon his followers to surround that en-
blem of the Uuion, and take the oath OF
allegiance. This was late in the night,
and after the VIII ole plot had been fully
understood, the conspirators surrounded
the table in groups, and, by direction OF
the leader, placed their LETT hands upon
the folds OF the flag, raising alott their
right hands, aud swearing to support the
Constitution Of the United States, to sus-
tain the flag there spread before them,
and to do that night whatever may be
impressed upon them by their chief
The oath was taken by all except two or
three, in solemn earnest, and IN silence !;
the darkness relieved alone By the dim
and Pickering hight OF solitary candle.
The scene was impressive. The occa-
sion was full OF moment, and every thing
conspired to fill the hearts Of the traitors
with fixed determination.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-04-03
EBENs8URG BOR. OFFICERS

Justices Of the Peace.-David II. Roberts
Harrison Kinkead.
Burgess-George Huntley.
School Direetors-E. ]. Mills, DR.. John II.
Jones, Isaac Evans.
EAST WARD.
ConStajLe-Thomas Todd.
Toscn Councii-Wm. Davis, Daniel j. Davis,
E J. Waters, John Thompson, Jr., David ".
Jones.
Inspectors-John ". Roberts. L Rodgers
Judge Of Election-Thom J. Davis.
AsseSsor-Thomas p. Davis.
WEST WARD.
Consta5le-M. NJ. ONeill
Toacn Couacil-Willam Kittell, II. Kinkead
r. L. Johnston, Edward D. Evans, Thomas j
Williams
InsPeeto1s-J. D. Thomas, Robert Evans
Judge of Election-John Love
-aasssor-Richard ]. Davis
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RAILROAD SCHEDULE.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Judges Of the Courts-President, Hon. Geo.
Taylor, Huntingdon Associates, George w
Easley, Henry G. Devine.
Prothonotary--Joseph MDonald.
Register and Recorder-Ed ward T. Lytle.
Sherif-John Buck.
District Attorney.-Phiiip S. Noon.
County Commissioners-D D. Z. Storm, James
Cooper, Peter j. Little.
Treqsurer-Thomas Calm.
Poor House Dtrectors-Jacob Horner, vii
Slam Douglass, George Delany.
POOR House Treasurer.-George G. +. Zahm.
Poor House Ste,0ard.-James j. Kaylor.
Mercantile Appraiser-John Farrell.
A9litors-John F. Stull, Thomas j Nell
son, Edward R DOnnegan.
County SurUeyor.-E. A. Yickroy.
CorOner.-James S. Todd.
Supf. Of Common SchooLs-Wm. A. Scott
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-04-03
EDENsBURG MAILS.

Eastern, daily. at II o'clock, noon.
Western, at II o'clock, noon.
MAILS CLOSE.
Eastern, daily, at o'clock, P. NJ
Western. Z" at o'clock, ?. NJ
sSs~Thn mails from Butler, Indiana, Strongs-
town, &c, arrive on Thursday of each week,
81 o'clock, P. NJ.
Leave Ebensburg On Friday of each week,
e. 4. II.
nea-The mails from Newman's Mills, Car
rolltown. &C. arrive on Monday, Wednesday
aud Friday of each week, at o'clock, P. NJ
Leave Ebensburg on Tuesdays, Thursdays
snd Saturdays, at o'clock, \. II.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-04-03

ss- An enraged parent had jerked his
provoking son across his knee, aud was
operating on the exposed portion of the
urchin's person with great yehemence,
when the young one dug into the parer-
tai legs with his venomous little teeth
8 Hell blazes what're We bitin' me- for p
Well dad, you bcginned this ere war :"
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-04-03

rg-An Irshman attending Quaker
meeting heard young friend make the
following announcement "Brethcrn and
sisters, | am going to marry daughter
"faith and be jaobers, and it will be long
time before yell see your father-in-law.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-04-03

g~ "Did you ever see an elephants S
skim" asked teacher in an infant school
in fast neighkorhood.
81 have !' Shouted six year old at
the foot of the class.
"Where 2" inquired oldspecks, consid-
erably amused at his earnestness.
"On the elephant" shouted prodigy,
glcefully.
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Select 1)oetrp.
Look AION!

BY J. W. BRYCE.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
TIE OCCUPATION OF LEEsBURGH.

LEEsBuRGn. March s. Col. Genry has taken
Leesburgh and driven Cen Hill with his whole
command from the town and surrounding forts.
The Stars and Stripes now wave over all.
Gen. Hills army fell back towards Middle
burg.
Last night Col. Geary left Love.tsville with
his whole command and marched through
Wbeatland and Waterford, taking prisoners at
both places, and putting the scattered forces Of
the rebels to flight. Shortly af'er sunrise he
took possession of Fort johnson, which was re-
christened by the officers Fort Gcary. lie then
entered the town with flags flying and bayone,S
fixed The rebel troops, who had thought this
one of their greatest stronghods, could he dis
cerueI through glass retreating. The com
mand took many prisoners ana stores, and are
in possession of the Bank, Postolhce, and pubic
buildings. Forts Beauyegard ana Evans were
also taken. This brilliant achievement, by Il
well lined blow and skillul maneuvre, Is OF vast
importance. The command is well and IN good
splrits. A detachment of the First Michigan
CAVALRY did much service under Col. Geary in
this movement.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
REPORTED FIGHT IN NEW MEXICO.

DryvGa CITY, March !. The following news
was receive here to-day by military express q,
A desperate and terrible hattie: lasting an
day, took place AT Valverde, 10 miles soutI, o.,
Fort Craig, on the 2lst OF February. Inc hEh'
WAS probably resumed again on the "a Inc
loss is great on both sides Both parties cam
the victory. A regiment OF New Mexlcahs'
commanded by Col Panton, ran away. oaP.;;
McRae, who had charge OF our artillery, ana
every one OF his command, were killed o. '"e'r
post and their cannon taken by the rebels,
X, Carson was within Is miles of Fort Craig
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
Very Latest by Telegraph
4. O'CLOCK j. M.
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.

March g. The Monitor behaved remarkably
well on the passage from New York, and al
though tie sea covered her deck completely ut
times her speed did not seem at all diminished.
TO her presence may be attributed the safety
of the Minnesota and the other vessels in port,
and the final disabling OF the Merrimac, which
had previously been shot proof against every
thing. Capt. Worden Of the Monitor was
wounded in the head while looking out Of the
wheel house. No other accident Of any kind
occurred to the battery or crew. There is no
list Of the killed and wounded as yet. Naval
men here are generally Of the opinion that, con-
sidcrng everything, the rebels had the worst OF
it,
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
FROM THE WESTERN DEPARTMENT

ST.. LOUIS, March TO-. A special dispatch to
the Republican from Cairo says, Gen. Pope's
force have reached New Madrid, and heavy cam
nonading has been heard in that direction
The told number of torpedoes found in the
river and on the banks is over 400. Exciting
news from New Madrid and vicinity may be ex-
pected immediately. The enemy are there in
strong force, and gunboats from here will soon
move down to assist Popc's force The enemy
have been endeavoring to drive the latter back
by throwing shells among them from their boats
Large gangs of negroes have been set to work
on Forts Randolph and Pillow. The former
mounts 100 guns.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
LOWER POTOMAC.

WASHINGTON, March Q. The Stars and Stripes
wave over Cockpit Point. About Up. NJ. to.
day the rebels commenced TO fire their tents and
other property difficult Of removal. They also
burned the steamer George Page and all the other
crafts in the creeks. Our gunboats opened lire
on the ockpit Point battery about three clock
and at half past four landed and ran up the g!o-
rous old flag
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
FROM THE LOWER POTOMAC.

WASHINGTON, March 9. Gen. Hooker reports
that all the enemys batteries in front Of his
lines are entirely abandoned, and their guns
spiked Some of the guns of which we have
taken possession, appear to be valuable pieces.
This is virtually opening the Potomac and rails
ing the so-called blockade. The above despatch
is ia 10 | at Budd's Ferry.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
Post Office Notice.

JTAVING had instructions from the Post Office Depart
II to comply strictly with the provisions OF the
Act of August 9Th, 1885, section III which prescribet
that all sums postage otherwise to the Genera
Post Office Department shall be paid in gold and silver
coin only in Treasury notes. issued under the author
Ivy Of the United states;
All persons are notified that hereafter thal require
payment for stamps and postage and on all drafts sem
this Office collection to be in gold and silver COLI
only, or III Treasury notes.
JAMES C. FRENCH, Postmaster.
Montpelier, March 10, 1862.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
FROM MEMPHIS.

LOUISVILLE, March 10, An intelligent gen
tleman from Memphis on Wednesday last, re-
ports that the citizens are greatly alarmed and
are relying upon Forts Randolph and Pillow tol
defence. There are very few troops at Mem
phis
The Legislature Lad scattered, after severa
Intellectual attempts to transact business. Gov
Harris was great excited and was flying abou
from one Southern point to another with little
prospect of success in his efforts to rally the
people to his aid.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10

such an unequal contest, but if the Merrinac
was really ashore she could do no harm 10
them
1t was the intention OF the Minnesota with her
picked and gallant crew. to run into close quar-.
ters with the Merrimac, avert her iron PROV
and board her. This the Merrlmac seemed not
inclined to give her an opportunity to do, being
AFRAID to have the Minnesota crew approach her
ut close quarters when aground
AT 3 o'clock when the Baltimore boat left. =
leet OF steam-tugs were sent up to the relief of
the Minnesota and St. Lawrence, and an en-
deavor WAS so be made to draw them off from
tic bar on which they had grounded In the
meantime the firing had been suspended, whether
from mutual consent or Necessity, could not be
aScGrtained
BALTIMORE, March Q. The boat left Old Point
at O'Clock last night. About half an hour
after she left the wharf, the iron clad Ericsson
steamer, Monteur, passed her gong in
to"ed by large steamer. The Moniteur IN
doubtedly reached Fortress Monroe by O clock,
and immediately went into service. Ii not she
would be ready to take q hand early on Sunday
morning.
The foregoing are all the facts as far as can
be aScerti.'ned, and are probably the worst pos
slbo version Of the affair.
ANOTHER DISPATCH.
The Moniteur arrived last night and went i'm
mediatey TO the protection of the Minnesota,
! lying aground just below Newport News At
I, this morning, the Merrimac accompanied
| by two wooden steamers, the Yorktown and
Jamestown, and several tugs, stood out towards
the Minnesota and opened fire. The Moniteur
met them at once and returned the fire, when
the enemy's vessels retired, except the Mer-
rlmac. The two iron-clad vessels Tough part of
the time touching each other, from g. morning,
until noon, when the Merrimac retreated -
Whether she is injured or not it is impossible to
say. The Minnesota kept up IA continual fire,
and is herself somewhat injured. She was
moved considerable to-day, and will probably be
Oft tonight. The Moniteuc is nninjured and
ready ut any moment to repel another attack.
FROM WASHINGTON.
March 9. The following was received to-
night by MAJ Gen. Mcclellan from Gen. Wool
dated Fortress Monroe, 6 clock this evening
Two hours after my telegruphic despatch to
the Secretary of War last evening the Moniteur
arrived. She Immediately went to the assist
ance Of the Minnesota which was aground and
continued until IL few moments since.
Early this morning she was attacked by th(
Merrimac jamestown, and Yorktown. After
a contest of S hours they were driven off, the
Merrimac in shaking condition. She wa:
towed by the Jamestown, Yorktown, and sever
al smaller boats, toward Norfolk, no doubt, il
possihle,to get her into the dry dock for repairs
lhc Minnesota is anoat and being lowed towarC
Fortress Monroe.
New YORK, March 9. Special to the Iri6un
from Fortress Monroe states that the Cumber
land had crew of 500 men nearly hali of whom
went down with the trgate but negro stats
that some of the crew who swan ashore Civ
h., pn,., bo~ last at 1UO
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10

SPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE BOSTON DAILY HERALD.
WASHINGTON, March 10. The Intelkgencer OF
to-day announces that the rebels are evacu-
ating Manassas, their great stronghold. Other
reports, aside from the statement in the InteM
gcncsr, say that the place is being evacuated.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10

Firing was heard from his direction, with what
result WAS not ascertained ut the time the mes
senger left
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
FROM WASHINGTON.

New York, March 10. The Iribune'e Wash
ington despatch says that on Friday the End
N. fl. Regiment voted for Governor. Minors
and non-residents were not allowed to vote. and
two companies On duty could not vote. The re-
suit was for Berry 407, Starke 65, and Wheeler
60.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
ID E n Il IS T X i
have located in
MONT . LIER,
as II DENTIST

MO NIP .1LIER,
PERMANENTLY rs II DENTgSs.
in the rooms formerly occupied by DR.. NJ. NEWTON
OVER LANGDON's FLOUR STORE.
To the people of Montpelier and adjoining towns,
wish to say am well prepared to perform any operation
in Dentistry, at
REASONABLE PRICES.
insert teeth Cold, silver, Cheoplastic Platina,
Continuous Gum) and vulcanite or Rubber plates
OF the Rubber cannot speak too favorah'y having used
it the entire satisfaction of patrons and myself for
number of years 1t is lighter, easier kept
cean free from taste, durable and more easily repaired,
than other kind of plate work Teeth ied win the
various materials for filling to insure their prestr
yaon. Extracting done with care, and chdren's teeth
regulated.
OF the many letters of recommendation from friends
in Windham and Windsor Counties, will give but two or
three:
Dr. John NJ. Comegys has practiced Surgeon Den
fist in this village for the last several years lie has been
tuition under my charge. The subscriber believes him
well qualified, and cheerfully recommends him to those
requiring ''' p'''''''''' " WI. Il. ROCKWELL, MD.
sup't Vt Insane Asylum, Bratteboro, Aug Il, 1861
DR.. J. NJ. Comesys-Dear Sir:-My teeth excellent
after years service. am highly pleased with them
and would part with them for amount of money.
shall esteem it a pleasure to recommend your work to
all who be so unfortunate as % be deprived OF their
natural teeth know OF work equal to yours in skill,
your profession, a public beneiactor
! Respectfully, J. S. LEE.
So. Woodstock, June Is, 1857
Office Bellows FAILS Argus" March 90, 1860.
| For several wears have had dealings with DR.. j. NJ.
Comegys, and have always found him TO be upright,
hgh-mnded gentleman, who would be valuable addition
to the citizens of any p ace AS professional
which point can also speak from experencehe sands
second to being fully master Of Dental science in
HIRAM ATKINS, Editor Argus
Dr. J. NJ. comegys has practccd Dentistry here during
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
FROM TIE UPPER POTOMAC.

PooLEsvlLLE. March g.
To Briq.- Gen. S. F. Williams:
Leesburgh was entirely evacuated yesterday by
the rebels. The report is that Col. Gary's ad-
vance is there.
(Signed) N. DAVIS,
Brigader General.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
,.ouse Excitement at EOs'-
''' " pqss lYsDsaToe.
.,,,, ,y,s1,yGrnN-YHE MERgMAC.

p. ~ro..clad No1stey finally Driven Back.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10

~ 'a'Ea4EG
70 TIE FIR EEMA.N
. O'clock, A. M.
r,ozpaTE NAVAL ENGAGEMENT q.
a., ,'rrrillac a! Newport News.
o,e va.x1s,'A' ATTACKED {.
ri. Cumberland Sunk and the
Congress Captured.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10

will refer to Philip Wells, Cashier Bank, Bratcboro
Kirkland Esq, F. II. Fessenden, Esq, and {. w.
Horton, NJ. D., of Battleboro c. D. Perkins, Samuel
Wood, Schuyler Horsngton, and Dr. l. Buchanan, of
Woodstock.
will all of my work. and my prices shall be
moderate JOHN NJ. CON Egg Us.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10

New YORK, March g. Special to the Tribune
from Fortress Monroe states that the Cumber-
land had crew 81 500 men nearly hali of whom
went down with the trgate but negro statse
that some of the crew who swan ashore give
the number lost at 100
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10

in the rooms formerly occupied by DR.. NJ NEWTON
OVER LANGDON,S FLOUR STORE.
To the people of Montpelier and adjoining towns,
wish say well prepared to perform operation
in Dentistry, at
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.
special Notice.

In view of the extremely low figures Of
Produce, and til. tigEtness Of the times gen.
orally, the subscribers have concluded to put
their immense stock of Merchandise into the
market at cost prices for cash. This is no
dodge, and to convince you. of our earnestness
in this matter, we subjoin list of prices, viz
CLOTHING, ETc.-Best prints II cts. per yd
best de lains % cts best stripes 49, cts
heavy demins Is CTS heavy sheetings IL cts.
Buck Mittens IS cts. per pair best kip boots
$3.50 per pair buffalo over shoes $50; Ia
dies shoes of all kinds from so cts to $50
children's boots and shoes at very low figures
4 large lot of clothing that we are bound of
sell. Good overcoats at $3.50, and all other
clothing in proportion.
GRoCERIEs.-Good sugar 10 cts. per 10; cof-
fee 90 candles 1879 salesatus III tobacco
30. Good Belchers syrup 60 cts. per gallon
matches cts. per box. Axes 81, and all 9th
er hardware in proportion. Rope, of all sizes,
1871 cts. ID.
Citizens of Pierce and surrounding counties
please call and examine for yourselvesl
Higrost price in cash paid for Wheat.
BEAHpsLEY d LYFoRr.
Prescott, Dec. Is, 1861. 34-tf
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05
To the Patrons of the Prescott
School.

The Board would solicit your aid and
cooperation in making your school a
success. The greatest drawback to the
school, at the present time, is the tardl-
ness of your children, which is absolutely
discouraging to the teachers. and the
Board. - - .a.fs:es a.5
The Board earnestly appeal to you to
study your own interests enough 10 SEQ
that your children are started TO school
in time to be there ut the opening, at .
o'clock and l O'Clock; otherwise the Ell
ficiency of the school is destroyed. You
are ready and willing to tax yourselves
to support your school, and you seem"to
think that is all that is necessary; hui
we assure you that you labor under q
great mistake. The Board and teachers
may toll and labor, and unless you take
interest enough to labor with them, 50
far as the punctuality Of your children is
concerned, the school will be failure we
are afraid; but with your hearty co.ope-
ration in this one respect we know that
We can, with our present able teachers,
make the school perfect success.
We have thought Of good many
plans to obyiate the difficulty, and the
law clothes us with ample power to adopt
any rule that we might deem advisable,
but we have thought best to appeal to
your own good judgment to decide
whether it win not be better to have har-
monv of action between the Board and
yourselves on q matter Of so vita
Importance as our public school, and
without the punctual attendance of the
scholars the thing is impossible. 1t il
understood that our school is quite sue
cess this year as compared with last year
be we can assure you that without more
effort on the part of some of the parents
in starting their children to school, it vii
call for more decided action on the par
of the Board. If you could realize, a
the Board and teachers do, the vexatiol
and trouble that hardness causes, W.
think that you would oil be sure to have
your children off in good season. W.
hope to make this school the mode
school of the county, and, with your ale
in this respect we can do it. And now
friends, neighbors. parents, aud guardi
ans, we appeal to your pride, your inter
ests, and everything connected with it, te
see that your children are tardy no more
THE SCHOOL BOARD.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05
The Cherokee Expedition.

The following General Order, issued
by Gen. Hunter, has caused a sensation
10 both civil and military circles
"In the expedition about to 60 South
from the Department, called in the news
papers General Lanes Expedition" 1T
IS the intention of the Major General
commanding the Department to com,
mand in person, unless otherwise ordered
by tho Government. FIJI s
Transportation not having been sup
piled. we must 90 without it. All tents,
trunks, chests, chairs, camp tables, camp
stools, etc., must be at once stored or
abandoned. #@3 AA
"The General commanding takes in
bis valise but one change Of clothing,
and no officer or soldier will carry more.
The surplus room in the knapsacks, must
be preserved for ammunition and pro-
visions. Every officer and soldier will
carry his own clothing and bedding.
"'The General commanding has APP
piled to the Government for six Briga-
der Generals, that his command may be
properly organized. Until their arrival,
it is necessary that he should appoint act
ing Brigadier Generals from the senior
CoIonels. To enable him to do this in
accordance with the order of the subject,
each Colonel will Immediately report the
date on which he was mustered into the
service of the United States.
tSigned,1 d. HUNTER.
Major General Commanding"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

WARS Up The Madison core
spondent of the Milwaukee News gives
the Speaker of the House the following
complimentary notice -
THE SPEAKER.-Hon. J. w. Boards
lev took the Speakers chair under grea.
disadvantages. The House was nearly
equally divided in politics, the democrats
beng in the minority by only few votes,
having as their leader L. S. Palmer, one
of the best parliamentarians in the State,
and without an equal in the Assembly.
Mr.. Beartsley, inexperienced. in the du-
ties oil. his new Office, had no very prom
ising task before him. He has at all
times shown himself ready and willing
to succumb to the opinions of those bet
ter rersed in parliamentary law than
himself. His improvement has been
rapid, and the consequence is, he ia now
equal to the arduous duties of bis nesi-
ton. In conclusion | would SAY Of the
Speaker that, from what I have seen aud
heard Of him, no is a genial. good aa-
tured man, and a gentleman. ads n