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The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-10-16
The E23lEl EFcnna. Volunteers in
the E2atlIe ogARtfeGaEaa.
CAMP on MARYLAND HfIG HTS, !
September -. 1852. [


Correspondence of The Aueghauian.
st daylight on Wednesday, 18th Sep
tember, General Crawford ordered Col
Higgins to advance our regiment in close
column through the fields to piece of
woods covering the enemy, who were f.
ring briskly at the time The movement
was promptly made in part, when the
order was given to fall back to the first
position, throw out skirmishcrs, and ad-
vance cautiously through the woods with
the entire regiment aud deploy in line of
battle on the opposite side. During this
movement, the Hcn were exposed to "a ter
rife fire Of musketry and shell, through
which they gallantly pressed on, regard
less Of the death-deailng missiles which
were cutting down their brave comrades.
until the crest of the hill they were or
dered to hold had beer gained. At this
moment, some Colonel (whose name did
not learn) rode up to Col. Higgins aud
told him his men were falling back for
want Of ammunition and asking him TO
come at once TO his support. Col. Higgins
Immediately reported the fact to General
Crawford, who ordered him to advance his
regiment forthwith to the spot. The mo
ment the command was given, the men
moved forward with a yell, driving the
enemy from his sheltered position gaining
full possession Of the woods, aud capturing
number of prisoners. Remaining here
Il short time, the regiment was ordered
forward to support battery. At this
iuncture, the gallant and lanented Mans
ficld fell, and was carried off the field by
two men from Co. X, our regiment. The
enemy ceased firing for short time, ex-
cepting the sharpshooters, who were ca-
deavorinS to pick off our officers.
While the regiment was advancing,
General Hooker rode up to Col. Higgins
aud inquired whether there were any
troops in his front. The Colonel replied,
'.None but Rebels During this conver-
sation, the Generals horse was shot by IA
sharpshooter. Col. Higgins remarked to
him, General, your horse is shot!2 $50
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Artesnus ward is serenaded.

As several Of our public men are con-
stautly being surprised with serenades, |
concluded Ia be surprised in the same
way, so | made arrangements accordin'. |
asked the Brass Band how much they d
take to take me entirely by surprise with
a serenade. They said they'd overwhelni
me with an unexpected honor for seven
dollars, which | excepted.
l wrote cut my impromtoo speech sew
eril days beforehand, bein' very careful to
expunge all ngrammaticisms and payin'
particular attention too the punktooation.
1t Was, if / may say it without cgitism, a
manly effort, but alarS / never delivered
it, as the sekel will sinw you. | paced
up and down the kitcKin. speakin' my
piece over 50 as TO be perieck My bloom
IN young daue ehter. Sarah Ann, bothered
me summit by singin, sWhy do summer
roses fadc!f
"Bocause," said I, arter hearin' her sing
it about fourteen times, 'bccausc it's their
biz . Let EN- fade
Betsy" said |, pausin' in the middle
Of the room, and letting my eagle eye
wander from the manuscript, ''Beisy, Oh
the night Of this here sorenade, | desires
you to appear at the windcr, dressed in
white, and wave lily-white hankercher.
Dye hear?"
''If / appear said that remarkable fe-
male, 81 Shall wave ly-white bucket Of
bilin' hot water, and somebody will get
scalded One bald-heded old tool will get
las share"
She referred to her husband. No doubt
ab 1ut it in my mind. But for fear she
might exaspcrate me, said nothin.
The expected night cum. At 8 O'Clock
precisely there was sounds of footsteps IN
the yard and the Band struck no lively
air, which when they did finish it, there
was cries of "Ward Ward - | slept
out onto the portico. a brief glance
showed me that the assemblage was sum-
mnt mixed There was great many
ragged boys, and there was quite number
OF grown up persons evigont.y under the
afiiuence of the intoxicatin' bole. The
Band was also drunk. pr. Schwazey, who
was ho.din' up post, seemed to be par
tic Iy drunk--so muchrs so that it had got
into his spectacles, which we've staggcrin
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[ see p was the cool reply, as the latter
rode off.
In short time another order was given
to advance, which was executed in splen-
did style, we driving before Us South
Carolina and Georgia troops, whose woun-
ded afterwards admitted they had never
before been compelled to fall back. The
regiment now halted on the outskirt of a
strip Of woods, into which the enemy had
retreated, and Capt NJ Keage, Of Co. q,
was ordered to deploy his company as
skirmishers. BY this time the regiment
had gained position SO as to be left with
out support, which was soon discovered
by Col. Higgins, who bravely kept his
position with his meu. Dismounting, he
gave his horse toLieut. Higgins, Of Co.
b, with instructions to report his situa-
tlon to the commanding General, and ask
support in order to maintain his position.
Capt. M'Keage again deployed his skir-
mishers. aud the whole regiment advanced
to the top of a small hill, where the skir-
mishers were soon engaged with the ad-
vaucing front Of the enemy. The COM
mand was given the regiment to fire. A
destructive and well-drected volley caused
the enemy to halt when an effort was
made ny him TO flank our right while
the brigade charged III front. At this
critical period, the color bearer, George \.
Simpson, fell shot through the head.
No support having yet arrived, the GER
tainty of being surrounded by an over
powering force compelled US to fall back
to the rear Of the first line of batteries.
While here, an artillery officer rode up,
saying his battery was unsupported, and
asking the regiment to come to his assis-
tauce, which was done Immediately. After
the regiment had taken position, General
Franklin came dashing up, and inquired
OF Col. Higgins the number of his regi-
ment The reply was, ''The l25th Penn
sylvsna Volunteers" The General re-
turned, Colonel, you are in the right
place; | am glad you are here"
During the engagement in the after
noon, Adjt. r. NJ. Johnston, who was
acting Major in the absence Of Major
Lawrence, in the hospital, fell mortally
wounded. He conducted himself gal
lantly during the whole fight. He has
since died, and been conveyed to his home
in " i,liamsburg. Blair county, Pa. The
officers and men of the entire regi-
ment behaved with the utmost bravery,
and are well deserving the praise Of their
superior off GERS. This has been rendered
in an official order.
The total casualties in the regiment are
as follows: Killed, %; since died, 4
wounded, lib; missing, 4. b.
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NUMBER 3.

highest duty of the American soldier
The remedy for political errors, if any arc
committed, is to be found only in the
action of the people at the polls.
In thus calling the attention of this
army to the true relation between the
soldiers and the Government, the General
Commanding merely adverts to an evil
against which it has been thought advisa-
bic during our whole history to guard
the armies of the Republic, and in so
doing he will not be considered by any
right-minded person as casting any refcc-
ton upon loyalty and good conduct,
which have been SO fully illustrated upon
so many battle-feldS. In carrying out
all measures Of public policy this army
will, OF course, be guided by the same rules
of mercy and Christianity that have ever
controlled its conduct towards the defense
less.
BY command of Maj.-Gen Mcclellan.
JAMES 4. HARDEE,
Lieut.-Col-, A. d. c., and a. 4. a. G.
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important General war Order

Herewith we publish an important order,
issued to his army by Major Gen. Me-
Clellan, with especial reference to the
emancipation Proclamation. With true
soldierly obedience to orders, Gen. Nc
Clellan tells his men that the military and
naval forces are but the agents of the
Constitutional, Civil aud Executive author.
tiles, and that this Proclamation, and all
others regularly issued by the President,
are not to be discussed, but implicitly
obeyed. This order is doubtless the
immediate result of President Liucoln' 5
recent visit, and implies that there is a
perfect understanding between the Presi-
dent and his Generals. and that henceforth
we shall have a clear and weli-defned
policy in the conduct of the war.
HEADQUARTERS Army OF THE PoroMAc,1
NEAR SHARPsBURG, Oct. Z, 1862.
"Gcnerat Order No. J63-The atten-
ton Of the officers and soldiers Of the
army Of the Potomac is called to General
Order No. 139, War Department, Sept.
22d. y proclamation of such grave
moment to the Nation officially communi-
Gated to the army, affords to the General
commanding an opportunity of defining
specifically to the officers and soldiers
under his command the relation borne by
all persons in the military service of the
United States toward the civil authorities
Of the Government.
The Constitution confdes to the civil
authorities legislative, judicial and exccu-
tive, the power and duty Of making,
eXpounding and executing the Cnion laws.
rIua1 forces are raised and supportcd
simply to sustain the civil authorities, and
are to be held in strict subordination
, thereto in all respects This fundamental
rule of our political system is essential to
the security Of our republican institutions,
and should be thoroughly understood and
observed by every soldier.
The principle upon which, and the
objects for which armies shall be employ
cd in suppressing the Rebellion must be
determined and declared by the civil
authorities, and the Chief Executive, who
is charged with the administration OF the
national affairs, is the praper and only
source through which the views aud orders
of the Government can be made known to
the armies of the nation. Discussion by
officers and soldiers concerning public
measures determined upon anG declared
by the Government, when carried at all
beyond the ordinary temperate and
respectful expression Of opinion, tend
greatly to impair and destroy the dsci
pline and efficiency Of troops by snbstitu-
ting the spirit OF political faction for that
firm, steady, and earnest support of the
authority OF the GogcrBDient which Is the
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After All.

The apples are ripe in the orchard,
The work of the reaper is done,
And the golden woodlands redden
In the bloom of the dying sun.
Attic cottage door the grandsire
Sits pale in his easy chair,
While the gentle wind of twilight
PLAYS with his silver hair.
\ woman is kneciing beside him,
A fair young head is prest
In the first wild passion of sorrow,
Against his aged breast.
And far off over the distance
The faltering echoes come
OF the flying blast of trumpet,
And the rattling roll of drum.
The grandsire speaks in a whisper
s.Thc end no man can see
But we give him to his country,
And we give our prayers to thee"
The violets star the meadows,
The rosebuds fringe the door,
And over the grassy orchard
The p:nk-white blossoms pour.
But the grandsire's chair is empty,
The cottage is dark and still =
There's a namelcss grave on the battlefield
And a new one under the hill.
Aud paIlid fearless woman
BY the cold hearth sits alone;
And the old clock in the corner
Ticks on with steady drone.
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The Late battles.

II Cle8ldn's headquarters, Oct. Gem
eral Orders No. 100, Headquarters army
of the Potomac, Camp near Sharpsburg,
Md, Oct. 81, lS62.-The Commanding
General extends his congratulations to the
army under his control for the victories
achieved by their bravery at the passes of
South Mountain aud Antietam creek
The brilliant conduct of Reno and Hooker
corps under Burnside at Turner's Gap,
and of Franklin's corps, at Crampton's
Pass, in which, in the face of an enemy
strong In position and resisting with ob-
stinacy, they carried the mountain and
prepared the way for the advance of the
army won for them the admiration of their
brethren in arms in the memorable battle
of Antetam We defeated a numerous
and powerful army of the enemy in an
action desperately fought and remarkable
for its duration and for the loss of life
which attended it. The obstinate bravery
Of the troops Of Hooker. Mansfield and
Sumner, the dashing gallantry Of those Of
Franklin on the right, the steady valor of
Burnside on the left, and the vigorous
support of Porter and Pleasanton, presents
a brilliant spectacle to our country which
will swell their hearts with pride and
exutation. Fourteen guns, thirty mine
stand of colors, fifteen thousand five hun
dred stand of arms, and nearly six thous-
and prisoners taken from the enemy, are
evidence Of the completeness of out tri-
umph. 4 grateful country will thahk
this noble army for achievements which
have rescued the loyal States of the East
from the ravaces of the invader, and have
driven him from their borders.
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K.etter from the Eaad Regiment.
CAMP NEAR SHARPsBURG, Mp, /
DC o5er 8, 1862

CAMP NEAR SHARPsBCRG, MD,
0c ODER 8, 1862 J
Correspondence of The -illeghanian.
Two months ago, on the eve Of depar-
tnre from home to take part in a despcr-
ate struggle for a nations existence, /
gave you promise that [ would, from
time to time, through your columns, post
the ''friends at home" in regard TO our
movements. a that time, none OF Us had
the least idea that help was so sorely
needed that, within two short weeks from
the time we were sworn into the service
Of the {. S., we would be encamped on
the sacred soiP' Of Virginia, and form
part and parcel If the "Grand Army Of
the Potomac" Yet such was the case !;
and while we all felt the need Of that state
Of discipline which only time and deter
mined perseverance on the part Of both
officers and privates can produce, we all
had enough confidence in ''thc powers
that be" to believe that the necessity was
ce,y pressing, and accordingly cheerfully
acquicsced.
Since we arrived in Virginia, orr move
mcnts have been SO frequent that have,
until now, been unable TO find time to
fulfil nay promise to you, The letters of
your correspondent, "Cambrian," have
kept you posted during most Of our So
journ in Dixie, but it may not be unin-
tcrcsting to your readers to give them an
account of our march from 'Camp near
Fort Ward" d"-where his last letter was
dated-to this place.
On Friday, Sept. II, we received orders
to pack up, strike tents, ard have every
thing ready to move in an hour, and, about
l / a. m, the brigade filed out of camp
and took the road leading towards Airing
ton Heights. About , p. NJ, we reached
Fort Albany-opposite Washington, and
about one mile from the long bridge
where we lay until dark, then moved up
the river, crossed at the Georgetown via
duet, and encalnped for the night at the
head Of l4th St, Washington. On Sat
urday, we received orders to dispose of
everything in the shape of superGuous
clothing. Accordingly, all, or nearly all,
the dress coats, together with many blan-
hStS anu bNCi COIiSj htlc lJtiChCu anu even
in care Of gentleman living near camp
Shelter tents, ore half of ore of which
each man carries with him, and two days
rations, were furnished. In the afternoon
we marched to the arsenal and exchanged
our Austrian rifles for Springfield nluskcts
We got back to camp at about 8 p. m.
and after cooking aud eating our suppers
and receiving, each man, forty rounds of
chuck and ball' cartridge, we laiu our
selves on the ground aud slept
BY sunrise on Sunday morning we were
cn route for Frederick, Nd, and after
three days hard marching, arrived, on
Tuesday evening, at Monocacy Junction,
three miles from Frederick. Here we
saw, in the ruins Of the splendid bridge
that once spanned the Monoeacy, the first
evidence OF jackson raid into Maryland
Here, too, we first heard of the surrender
1Fsssssas 4
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EDENSSggRG MAILS.

MA IIIS ! SEiN T..
Eastern, daily, at 10 o'clock, a. ~
Western, Mt o'clock, p. VI.
MAILS CLOSE.
Eastern. daily, at Il o'clock, P. NJ
Western, at s o'clock, p. NJ.
Ey~The mails from Batter, Indiana, ,Strongs-
town, &C., arrive on Thursday Of each week,
at . o'clock, p. II.
Leave Ebensburg on Friday of each week,
at 5 \. VI.
nEa- The mails from Ncwman's Mills, Car
rolltown, &c, arrive on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday of each week, nj } o'clock, p. ".
Leave Ebensburg or Tuesdays, Thursdays
au1 Saturdays, at o clock, \. NJ.
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\ NEAT SPEECH.-At the presentata-
ton of pistol to a Connecticut corporol,
the orator apostrophized as follows: :
Corporal My heart is full. These times
try the souls of us all, as well as our
pockets. My words must be few, aud TO
the purpose. Give them Jessie-and
John Charles also Say you will. Re-
solve that It is big thing, and that you
can see it, Shoot at it. Smite them hip
and thigh, and pay no regard to campene
or brickba But beware Of Old Bour-
don. Do your duty. John, keep out Of
drafts. Don't 20 off half cooked; and
keep your pistol pointed from you" The
Corporal, on receiving the weapon, was
too much affected to make formal reply,
but promised that the pistol should speak
ior him.
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QUALIFICATIONS OF SHARPSHOOTERS.
Orders have been given that no person
shall be mustered into the service of the
United States as member oi the corps of
sharpshooters unless he shall produce the
certificate of some person duly authorized
by the Governor Of the State in which
the company is raised, that he has, in five
consecutive shots. at two hundred yards
at rest, made stiins not oFer twenty five
ipches, or the same string, off hand, at
one hundred yards, the certificate to be
written on the target used as the test.
rSa- What ffuit does newly married
couple resemble: y green pear.
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wildly over his nose. But | was in for it,
aud | commenced thus:
''Feller Citizens: For this unexpected
honor"
Leadcr Of the Band Will you give us
our mouey now, or wait till you git thro'
To this painful and disgustin' Interrupt
ton ] paid no attention.
''-for this unexpected honor, I thank
you"
Leader Of tie Bdad-But you said
you'd give us seven dollars if wed play
two choons.
Again | didn't notice him, but resumed
as follows: "I say [ thank YOU WARMLY
When | look at this crowd of true Amer
leans, my heart swells-"
Or. ,Schrdzcy.-So do [
4 coice.-We all do.
''-my heart swells-''
Il coice-Three cheers for the swclls.
eve live" said |, Sin troublous times,
but / hope We shall again resume our for
mer proud position, and go on in glori-
GUS career"
DR.. ,Schcazey willin' for one to
go Oh in glorious career. VIII you join
me, fellow citizens, IN glorious career?
What wages does man git for glorious
career, when lie finds himself2
''Dr. Schwazey,' said | sternly, "you're
drunk. You're disturbin' the meetin'."
DR.. Schrazcy-Have you banquet
spread in the house? / should like a
rhynossyross on the half shell, or hippo
potamus on toast, or horse and wagon
roasted whole Anything that's handy.
Don't put yourself out on my account.
At this pint the Band begun to make
hidyous noises with their brass horns, and
a exceedingly ragged boy wanted to know
if there wasn't to be some wittles afore the
concern broke up? l didn't exactly know
what to do, and was just oil the pint of
doin' it, when a upper winder suddenly
opened and a stream of hot water was bro t
to bear on the disorderly crowd, who took
the hint and retired at once.
When I am taken by surprise with an
other serenade, [ shall, among other
arrangements, have a respectful company
on hand. So no more from NE to-day
When this you see, remember me.
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CHATS WHAT'S TIE MATTER -
We have at last found out the origin of
this popular phrase, in the following scrap,
clipped from an exchange, which is too
good to keep: A friend of ours, who has
been absent all winter, returning a few
days since, called upon an estimable lady
friend. He was surprised to find her con-
fined to a sick bed. After the first salu-
tatiOns were over, our friend remarked
"Why, Mrs. -, | am very sorry to find
you ill-what is the matter 2" Quickly
reaching over to the back Of the bed, the
invalid turned down the coverlid, disclo-
sing beautiful infant. wrapped in the
embrace Of the rosy god, at the same time
triumphantly exclaiming g-"That's what's
the matter"
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EDENsnURG BoR. OFFICERS

Justices Of TIE Peace.-Dayid H. Roberts
harrison kinkead.
Burgess-George Huntley
School Direcfors-E. j. Mills, DR.. John NJ.
Jones, Isaac Evans
EAST WARD.
COnstaJle-Thomas Todd
Lo'm Co""c't-Wm. Davis, Daniel J. Davis,
+. J. Waters, John Thompson, Jr.. David W
Jones.
I"sPectors-J ohm W. Roberts, L. Rodgers
'Jadge Of EIectioa-Thomas J. Davis.
Assessor-Thomas p Davis
WEST WARD.
Constable-M. NJ. O'Neii
D 10'en co"ncil-William Kittell, II Kinkead.
4. W;m:- n; Jonnston, Edward ID. Evans, Thomas j.
IE@sPeeto.smJ E D. Thomas, Robert Evans.
.a4ge Of Election-J Ohm Lloy6
ASsessor-Iiichard T. Davis.
-. --E. .r
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RAILROAD sgzzEEYuElE.
WILMORE STATION
COUNTY, OFFICERS.

JHdges Of tie Courfs-President, Hon. Geo.
Taylor, Huntingdon; Associates, George ".
Easley, Henry c. Devine
Profhoaotary- Joseph M'Donald.
register md Recorder-Ed ward +. Lytle.
Sterig-John Buck
district 1ttorney.-Philip s. Noon.
County CoHsngjssioners- ID. T. Storm jaime :
Cooper, Peter j. Little.
TredsHTer--Thomas Calm.
Poor House D'rectoTs-Jacob Horner, VIII
Clam Douglass George Delany.
Poor House Iredsurer.-G Gorge C. K. Zahm
Poor House SfewGrd.-James j. Kaylor.
-IercantHe 4Pprdiser-John Farrell
iUFHors-Joh ohm F. Stull, Thomas J. Nell
son, Edward r Donnegan.
Couaty Suroeyor-E. A. Vickroy.
CorOner.-James ). Todd.
Sept Of Common .SchooEs-Wm. A. Scott
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wildly over his nose. But was in for it,
aud | commenced thus:
"Feller Citizens: For this unexpected
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Lcatcr Of the Band Will you give US
our mouey now, or wait till you git thro' !?
To this painful and disgustin' Interrupt
ton ! paid no attention.
g. fnr This nnnynnctnd hnnnr tLnnL