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The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-12-10

nah, whose enthusiasm caused them to
give their gold and jewels to purchase the
armor for the vessel---a vessel whose mis-
sion it should be to disperse the federal
blockading fleet, capture the monitors,
and destroy Philadelphia and New York
Alas for their hopes the Atlanta was
itself captured by the Weehawken.
The detachments from the different
Penna. regiments here at present are
under the command of Brig.-Gen. Glib
bon, who was severely wounded at Gettys-
burg and has not sufficiently recovered for
field service. There were upwards of
three hundred drafted men and "subs"
sent from here within the present week
to Meade and Gilmore, leaving about
sixty in the barracks. 1t was quite a
relief to have them sent to the 'front.'
After a number of them have been TO-
gether for time, their plans are go nicely
arranged that it is almost impossible to
prevent escapes. To give you an idea Of
the vigilance required, shall relate the
particulars of one of the many plots re-
sorted to, which occurred last week One
of the subs, 18th a most entreating ccun-
tenance, applied to Major Falls, comman-
ding depot, for permission to go under
guard a few squares to see sister Who
was about dying, he said He also had
lady go to the Majors headquarters and
interoede for him. The HIaj5r, although
an old soldier Of the Mexican and Florida
wars, could not refuse so humane a privi-
lege, SO guard accompanied the sub to a
house on the banks of the Schuylkill
On returning, and just after reaching the
pavement, they were met by,a party Of a
half dozen citizens, who without ceremony
disarmed the guard, threw his gun into
the river, and gave him jolly old beat
ing Hheysthen left, taking with them
the SUD, who has not been. heard of since.
OF course, the Major, upon hearing the
facts connected with the case, became
deeply enraged, aud he forthwith sent "a
guard to the house to arrest the offenders,
which wsssfeund to be Inhabited bgn
couple of aged women only. It turned
out rather a good joke on the Major, for a
few days previous he had placed party
of officers under arrest for allowing eight
subs to escape, ell of whom were on the
third day following found concealed III
the cellar, waiting an opportunity to make
tracks. y.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-12-10
Notes from philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. /, !;

hliADELPi-iA, Iec- L, 1000.
Correspondence of The Aneghanian.
Thanksgiving, with all It's attendant
pieasantries, is over. Taking it altogeth-
er, it was well observed The day was
clear and beautiful-the sun shone forth
brilkantly-the air, although chilly in
the early morning, became genial by noon.
The joys of the day were enhanced by the
glorious tiding of victory from the West.
In honor of this event, flags and banners
were thrown to the breeze, and it was with
more than usual admiration that many
sparkling eye fondly gazed upon the ex-
pressive colors.
ded, and hearts swelling with joy and
thanksgiving praised Him for the many
mercies vouchsafed unto us.
At the general hospitals in and around
the city, the hearts OF many SICK and
wounded soldiers were giaddened by the
uutiring energies of the fair ones in their
behalf. The hospitals were all hastily
decorated, and at the Turner's Lane,
Mcclellan, and number OF others, sump-
tuous repasts were served up for the in
mates.
There was also the usual fun and frolic.
One manner In which the soldiers In
camp amused themselves was by partici-
patton in pig chase. The pig, weighing
from fifty to seventy-five pounds, was put
in proper trim by having its tail shaved
and well creased or soft-soaped. Who
ever could then catch the animal by the
tail and lift it from the ground was the
lucky man and the winner of an X. 1t
was we'll attended, very animated, but
unsuccessful so far as catching the pig
was concerned.
On Thursday morning last, Mr.. Levi
B. Short, resident of this city, died after
few hours illness. He was the inventor
of the celebrated "Greek Fire." which of
late has been such an unwelcome visitor
to the people Of Charleston. He had
! made many Improvements in the terrible
agent since its first Introduction, but it
| tailed TO entirely meet the expectations of
its inventor and supporters. The memory
of Mr.. s., however, as citizen and
| patriot, will long live in the hearts of his
countrymen, and some genius may yet
perfect that which he commenced.
On Wednesday, the I'd regiment U. S.
| colored infantry, from Washington, passed
through this city, en- route Cor Texas
Strength, 1910. They r.iade decidedly
fine appearance, and looked as though
they might be able to stop bullets quite as
well as white men.
The Sth regiment U. S. colored troops
is filing up rapidly, and requires but
sixty men to complete the quota. This
regiment was organized and recruited In
this city.
The rebel ram Atlanta, which has bcen
for some time on exhibition here for the
benefit of the Union Volunteer Refresh
ment Saloon, has been removed from the
Washington street wharf ard placed upon
the dry dock for repairs. As one views
the dark and silent monster, it is with
deep indignation he thinks of the much
boasted but fallacious promises of English
neutrality. He is also reminded of the
devotion of the misled women of Savan-
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-12-10
Select poetrp.
Over the River.

caught a radiant glimpse tonight
Of the golden city out of sight,
Throned on the purple hills of light
Over the river.
| saw the dazzling sea of glass,
Aud'shining shapes that DER il pass,
saw their golden cymbals flash,
Over the river.
l saw them there, that martyr band,
Whom patriotic fires have famed,
To perish for their native land,
Over the river.
There phalanxed mid the sons of light,
In stainless uniform of white,
They stood in armor dazzling bright,
Over the river.
/ heard the roll-call loud and clear,
And each new angel answered here
Then triumph peans swept my ear,
Over the river.
Oh rarest country ever known
In any cline or any zone,
Native to angel feet alone,
Over the river.
You have lotus wales, where the W cary rest
You have isles of balm, for the distrest,
And groves of spice, for the early blest,
Over the river.
saw my fair dead mother go
Thro fields where milk-white roses blow,
And strike her golden cymbal low,
Over the river.
Ny heart beat wild, but tenderly,
She fixed her mlld blue eyes on me,
And drew me in sweet ecstacy
Over the. river.
walked the gardens Of the blest,
Ny weary head upon her breast,
And felt the touch of her light caress,
Over the river.
Oh! groves of spice, ohl isles of balm,
Oh soul-life passing grand and calm,
4 s the flowing of an organ-psalm,
Over the river.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-12-10

Bay" There is beautiful legend illus
tratlng the blessedness of performing our
duty at whatever cost 20 our own inclina-
ton. 4 beautiful vision of our Savior
had appeared to monk, and in silent
bliss he was gazing upon it. The hour
arrived in which it was the duty to feed
the poor of the convent. He fingered
not in his cell to enjoy the vision, but
left it to perform his humble duty. When
he returned he found the blessed vision
still waiting for him, and uttering these
words "Hadst thou staid, | must have
fed
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-12-10

The NET BoNNET.-Le Beau Monde
describes as follows new fashion in ladies'
bonnets Perhaps one of the most remar-
kable bonnets which have been brought
under the observation of the fashionable
world is that shape which has been pab.
iished within the last two or three weeks,
and which the inventor calls the "resill,"
Gin English the net shape.) The applica-
tion Of this name will be felt true when
we say that in each case fancy and dec
grated net is attached to the bonnet, in the
place of the curtain, and so conveniently
that the hair can be Immediately placed
in it, and released upon taking the bonnet
off. Doubtless this bonnet has been
suggested by the flowing styles of wearing
the hair which are coming into fashion,
and which are inconvenient for cut door
wear.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-12-10
ERENsDURG EaAKLs.
MAuS ARRIVE.

MAILS ARRIVE.
Eastern. daily. at ll3 O'Clock, A. [.
weston g. at III O'Clock, A. NJ.
MAILS CLOSE.
v.,+s-, daily at 6 O'Clock, P. NJ.
weston q at o'clock, P. NJ.
Hs-The mails from 3 Butler Indiana, ,Strongs-
town. &c, arrive on Thursday of each week,
st o'clock, P. NJ.
Leave Ebensburg on Friday of each week,
at A. NJ.
60 The mails from Newman's Mills, Car
roltown, &C, arrive on Monday, Wednesday
aud Friday of each week, at 3 o'clock, +. NJ
Leave Ebensburg on Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays, at o'clock, A. NJ.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-12-10
RAILROAD SCHEDULE.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Judges of the Courts-President, Hon. Geo,
Taylor, Huntingdon; Associates, George w,
tasley, Henry c. Devine..
ProtEonotary-Joseph MDonald.
Register and Recorder-Edxard +. Lytle.
Sherlf-John Buck.
District tAttorney.-Philip S. Noon.
County Commsssioners- Peter J. Little, Jno.
campbell, Edward Glass.
1reasurer-Thomas Calm.
Poor House D,rectors-William Douglass,
"eorge Delany, Irwin Rutledge.
Poor House 7reasurer-George c. K. Zahm.
Au!itors-Thomas J. Nelson, William j.
Williams, George C.K. Zahm.
County SurUeyor. Scanlan.
Coroner. james Shannon.
Mercantile ApprGiser-Geo ". Easily.
Sao'I. Of Common Schools. /. Condor.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-12-10

ED- a man named Oats was hauled up
recently for beating his wife and children.
On being sentenced to Imprisonment, the
brute remarked that it was very hsx6
man was not allowed to trash his ~,
oats.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-12-10

BS- How like beauty is the rose! For
when the south wind courts her gently,
how moderately she blows and paints the
sun in her mild blnshes. But when tue
north wind comes near her, rude and
impatient, then, like chastity, she locks
her beauties in her bud again, and leaves
him to base briers.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-12-10

BOROUGH AT LARGE
Justices of the Peace.-David n. Roberts
garrison Kinkead
6grgess-James Myers.
,.Sh Sehoot Direcfors-Ahel Lloyd, Phil 6. Noon.
n.nia nSsaga d: Parrish, Hugh Jones, E. J. Mills.
oaTid ]. Jones.
EAST WARD.
.onstd5te-Evan E. Evans.
n.@ .o@n CounciL-John j. Evans, Thomas j.
LIS, John W. Roberts, John Thompson, d.
1h,psctors-William D. Davis. L. Rodgers.
Ihaage Of Election-Qaniel j. Davis.
Asses'or-Lemuel Davis.
WEST WARD.
ST'hstdbte-M. NJ. O'Neill.
NIB io@n Couneil-R. S. Bum, Edward Glass,
O,,a a Blair, John d. Thomas, George w.
Lpsefors-William Barnes, Jno. H. Evans
Isegs Of Etection-Michael asson. =
~'e''0r-Georgs Garler. -.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-12-10

rsa- The traffic in birds nests in Java
produces the Dutch government million
of dollars yearly.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-11
The Big Gums.

The monster guns which have lately arrived
at Confederate port are described as follows
Length Of the gun l6 feet; its diameter at
tee trunons is feet and Q inches; its bore is
13 inches; the weight of of the gun $4,000
pounds; its range we do not think it proper to
mention; the weight Of its shot 65l pounds,
without the steel point; the charge of powder
SO pounds; the size of the shot l2 So inches
bv 90; size Of shell IL So inches by 25.,
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-11

CAUrIoN.-The public are cautioned against
a set OF genteclly dressed robbers now loafine
about hotels and public places. These gents
are in the habit of asking the time Of day, and
when shown watch to suddenly seize hold,
wrest it from the owner, and then decamp.
Several eases of this kind have occurred lately
1t would be well for our citizens to be on their
guard Courier.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-11
MDEN, SO. Ca, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER H. 1863

by Col. Keitt, assisted by Major Bryan, A. A.
g.; and the success with which what has
always been considered ono of the most diff.
cult feats OF warfare has been performed is
worthy Of the highest praise. Batteries Gregg
and wagner had both been carefully mined,
with view to blowing them up. 1t was
about one o'clock this morning when the last
three boats containing Col. Keitt and mum.
ber of his ofiiccrs-left the island. The slow
match was lighted by Captain Huguenin n,
Wagner, and by Captain Lesesne at Gregg
but, owing to some defect in the fuses, no ex
plosion took place ut either fort
During the evacuation the enemy was moi
idle. A constant fire Of shell WAS kept ur
against Wagner and his howitzer bsrges were
busily plying about this aide Of Morris Island
to prevent the retreat of our men, But fortu
nately the night was murky, and all our barges
with the exception Of three, con.aing abou,
twelve or fifteen men each, passed in safely
little before three o'clock this morning
the following was received from Major Elliott
commanding Fort Sumter:
FoRr SUMTER September 7-2.4o, 3. m.
All the garrison of Morris Island who came
here have been shipped. Lieut.. Haske's boa,
from the Cdieora was captured by Yankee
barge. Two of the crew came to Fort Sumte,
and report that all our troops had left the
Island.
STEPHEN ELl1orr,
Major commanding
Thus ends the defence of Morris Island
The issue hae been foresccn since the encmy's
first success on the 10th of July. The defence
OF the Island had been prolonged far beyond
wha: was deemed possible at first and the
brave garrsons who have held it deserve the
admiration oftheir countrymen.
The aggregate of casualties in the struggle
for the island have been, on our side, about
70o-killcd, wounded and missing. The enc
mys loss is estimated at about six thousand
The successful evacuation, after the glorlou.
defence of iorty-eight days, is, under all tho
circumstances, a most gratifying military event
At about 10 o'clock in the morning a fac
OF truce boat was seen approaching Fort Sum
ter. 1t was quickly met by boat from tha,
post and soon afterwards the following tele
gram was received at Headquarters
FoRT SUMTER, September :.
flag of truce from Admiral Dahgreen
demanding the surrender of this fort, has been
received by Lieut.. Brown Of the Palmetto
State. STEPHEN ELLIOTT.
Major Commanding.
To this, the following reply was Immediately
returned:
HD'orRs., CHARLESTON, September 7.
Inform Admiral Dahlgreen that he NAV
have Fort Sumter when he can take and hold
it; that such demands are puere and unbe
coming; also that no further flags of truce
will be received from him or from Gen. Gill.
more, until they satisfactorily explain their Fl.
ring on flags of truce from these headquarters
on several recent occasions.
(SigncdD THOMAS JORDAN,
Chief of Staff.
To Major STEPHEN ELLIOTT,
Commanding Fort Sumter
Mercury Of Monday]
CAUrIoN.--The public are cautioned against
a set OF genteclly dressed robbers now loafinp
about hotels and public places. These gents
Il "a
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-11

OHIO SPsLLINc.-Among the latters captured
at Winchester, Va.,-was one from Yankee
girl at Somerville, Ohio, to her sweetheart in
the army. The following is an extract:
You ort to See Some Rebs Letters that Tom
Brot hum With him Whar they bin Ritin to
thar gals and if / cud get holt of sum of them
Secesh husses how would tar thar har fur
EN- am gud nnon gal as ever you Seen
you ort to See how them Rebel husseys Spell
Kin hardly Reed it they Spell the Durndost
Wurds you did ever Seen mvs Kloso ponor
but Remain your Expected WIFI til Dctb.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-02-28

9p9nielS, deserted their comrades 10
arui in the face Of the foe, and their
country 10 the hour OF it's greatest peril
Every true. hearted mother or father, broth.
Ur. sister or wife, will Spurn the coward
wh6 could thus not only disgrace himself,
but bis uAme and his Kindred. An indeli.
bic stamp Of iufamy should be branded
upon his cheek, that all who Look upon bis
vile cOuntenauCe mRy feel for him the coo.
tempt his cowArlice merits. Could be.
lieYe that such conduct found either justi.
fieatiOn or excuse in your heArtS, or that
you would fora moment falter in our glo.
riQus purpose Of saving the nation from
threatened wreck or hopeless ruin, would
Invoke from the Deity, as the greatest boom,
a common grave, to save Us from such in-
fanny and disgrace.
Tbs dag is not far distant when traitors
and towards, North and South. will cover
before the indignation Of an ouuaged pee.
pie. March bravely onward Nerve your
strong arms to the task Of OverthrOwing
every obstacle 10 the pathway of ricsory,
until with shouts Of triumph the last gun
Is fred that proclainis US united people
under the old flag aud one Government
patrioL soldiers this great work accom-.
pli6hed, the reward for such service as
yOurl, will be realized, the blessings and
houors of grateful people will be yours.
E JOHS a. LOGAN,
Brigadier General Commanding.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-02-28

Pursuant to notice, IL New State meeting
was convened ut Asbury Chapel, Woods
Run, February 23d, 1868, at two o'clock
P. N.
The meeting was organized by calling to
the chair John E. Sisson. NJ l.. Hill was
chosen Secretary.
Dr. A. A. Allison stated the object Of
the meeting, and introduced Rev. Moses
Titchnael, Of Marion coUnty, who then
made leOglhy and able speech in favor OF
the New State.
He stated the manner in which the at.
tempt was made to force Virginia out Of
the Union. How some Of the Western
members had betrayed the West and lett
their constituents unrepresented by reason
Of their apostacy; TINT they were fit SUBJ
iects for the highest pinnacle Of blRckest
iuamy, and would receive the exeCratiOus
oE'the wise, the great, aud the good OF MI
ages, and should be remembered only for
the wrongs they have done US. He fol-
loved their history down to the Conven-
tiCn Of May, 81, showing the importance
and necessity OF reorganization Of the
Government in Western Virginia. lie
handled the coustitutionHlity OF every net
siuce the formation OF the (irst Convention
I'll! the present time with conslmmate
skin and ability.
he next took up the subject Of Con.
grtssionuI dictAtiOn," referring 10 numer.
Gus States, ms prccedents, where Congress
had exercised Its discretionary power Of
imposing conditions on States previous to
being admitted. lie spoke Of the finances
Of our new State rs being in flOnrshiug
coadiIion; out of 1ebt-hNe paid many
extraordinary expenses. ant have Two hun.
drcd thousand dollars in the Treasury.
VIII the taxes we have been paying to the
East We CHur in two years, build all the
public buildings.
While our Legislature bus decreased our
State INK twenty-five per cent, the LegiS.
lHIurC Of the East hRsincreAsed theirs tiily
per cent. lie also offered arguments on
the exprdiency Of adopting the New State
Constitution upon its merits.
DR.. Allison then took the stand and oh.
served be did not appear here as the oppO.
uent of the new State; but sOmo Of the pO-
sitiODs assumed and arguments advanced
hy his friend frnm Marion county, were
such that he could not endorse, While
be was well pleased with, and could sub
scribe to the RCnIleman's doctrine aud ar
gnmeul 10 the mniu he was utterly oppOs
ed:to Congress interfering with cOnslitu.
tiGn regularly made by the people and 10
accordance with the provisions Of the Con-
SIjtutinn nf the UniteJ Stntes as in the O. aNe
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-02-28
JOHN T. LAK1N,

IHueehAa0F % Wheeler LAkInI
WILL RECEIVE AND HAVE OPENED R0A
w Inspection on Thursday, March 2oth, . ubN
and VII selected AtSortmsht Sf u4.
Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings
Also eompl.te ...ortmsnt Of fGESTLEMEN's q FUR
NIsHING GOODS.
The patrons Of The old Arm, aud the public In zen
OrA are respectfully invited 10 call and Examine ny
stock before making their purchases ~ intend ssE
lag At dmAll prohM 70 eaah and prompt PurchaSera
Thankful i"r tho patronage bestowed upon tbs Old
arm, solcit continuance NJ ths sAmS for tho new
establishment. join T. LAKIN, Merchant Tailor,
No. l02 MAln It,, wheeling Va,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-02-28

From tue lIouNOh IeleSTNpht NV s''
We have heen permitted by the Govern,
or TO look over tue official accounts Of the
discovery Of the secret Abolition org1niSN'
tion 10 Northern Texas, and the quick jus.
ticp meled out TO the traitors.
The organization appears to he one OF
recent date, 1t purpOrts to have been
started 10 the North, aud TO embrace mum.
bers Of the Northern army in its fold. II
also purpOFls TO extend to at least several
companies of the organized militia Of
Northern Texas. How far it extends In
that detection we Nre not prepared to say.
The bulk Of It's membership 10 Texas iS in
Cook, WIst, denton, GrHysOn, etc., COM.
ties. 1t also reaches down TO Austin. Its
first pretended Objects to resist couscrIp.
ton. Its chief object Is to keep up epy
system for the Northern army. It has a
grip, sign, aud password. In case n
member divulgps no is to be hunted to the
ends OF the earth. In case OF II draft Ol
the militia to meet Northern invasion, the
members are to go along aud desert when
the battle comes on. The testimony Glic.
tied also points TO nu invasion Of Texas
from KOnShs. It refers moreover 10 4
concurrent invasion by way of Galveston
and that both armies are to meet Ia Austin
The organization has been found TO Gx.
tend to all classes of the community, clCr'
gymcn, professional men, farmers, ETC.
Among the number we are panied to find
the name Of DR.. X. r. Lively, OF Sherman
member of the Masonic Grand Lodge O
this State, md heretofore most highly CS'
teemed, having enjoyed some Of the high
est offices In that body, The whole SHb'
stance md machinery Of the organization
has been discovered. a jury OF twelve
good men nre impNunclled In each county
and the guilty pnr'tGs are brought btGor,
Il and tho evidence taken. Itis In eVCFy
case 20 conclusive thnt there Is no getting
around Il. Several Of the guilty bavo. At
ter condemnation made full confession, ant
while under the gAllowI declared that they
deserved dralh. 10 Gainesville twenty-five
have been hung. Trials are now going OF
in all tho counties, The testimony goes tt
show that most Of the initiated have joincl
the society since tho fifteenth Of septcm
b0r.
Ills very certain TINT nothing Of lhll
character could have gained any formula,
hla dimensions In Texas, 1t is simply nu
Of the question. The society Ia now nip
ped; nllIW members arc known and vii
hereafter bO watched.