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TR1BurE OF REspEcT-By Highland

Division No. "a, Sons &C Temperance
lFAereas, Ia the inscrutable and all-wise
dispehsation of Providence, beloved
Brother, Johr II Jones, has been suddenly
removed from our midst while manfully and
faithfully defending our Government against
q foul and traitorous rebellion, therefore
Resolved That it is with sorrow of heart and
mournful regret that we feel called upon to
offer this last tribute of respect to ono who, so
snort time SINCE we greeted IS friend, IN
the full yigCr Of youth, but who no. y. alasl is
lifeless and cold under the hand OF death
Resolred, That in the deceased we recog
nized one who truly sustained the principles
81 our order. Faithful in the discharge OF his
duties, kind and respectful in his demeanor,
he won the esteem and regard OF all who knew
him.
Reso7ced That we cordially sympathize with
;he relations OF the deceased in tifc:r bereaye-
ment.
Reaoleed, That copy of these resolutions
be handed for publication. and copy also
presented to the relatives of the deceased.
WILLIAM TIBBOTT,
c T. ROBERTS,
JOHN LLOYD.
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FFHE NEW YORK TRIBUNE.
-ESE.S

The New York Tribune first issned in Ie4l. .
now in its twentysecond year, has obtained
both larger and more widely difused cir
culation than any other newspaper ever pub
lished in America Though il has suffered
in common with other Journals, from the
volunteering and departure OF tens OK thous-
auds of its patrons to serve In The War for
the Union, its circulation on this 9th day of
December, 1852, is as follows;
Daily, 50l25
Semi. Weekly, 1880
Weekly, l48, 900
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TRIBUTE OF REsPECT.-To the memo
~ of Capt. John NJ. Jones and Lieut..
William \ Scott, killed at the battle OF
Fredericksburg, Va, Dec. IS, 1862:
SU,fMITT LODGE Nd. 3l2, A. J. NJ,

SUMMIT LODGE y }. BIZ, A. NJ.
EBENsBUEG, Pa, Jan. ;, 1863
Whereas, In tie mysterious providence Of
an All-wise God, our beloved brethren. Capt.
John N. Jones and Lieut.. William A. Scott
have been suddenly removed from our midst
whilst nobiy defending the honor Of the
American Flag from the assaults of Traitors
at Fredericksburg, Va, Dec. 13, 862 there
fore
Resolred, That in their deaths this Lodge
mourns the loss of two Of its brightest orna-
ments. Kind, courteous, ana fraternal, they
embodied in their general walk and CONVEX
sation the essential principles upon which
Masonry is founded To be allowed the
privilege of calling such as they brethren were
honor indeed. We SORROW and mourn, as Il
body, at their untimely taking away :, COM
munity deplores their loss; while 10 their
respective relatives and friends the hereaye-
ment will be absolutely crushing.
Resolced, That in the decease of Brothers
Jones and Scott, we recognize the workings
of that great Architect OF the Universe who
doeth nothing amiss. In the rush of con-
ten ding armies calamity battling in defence OF
the sacred principle OF Right, nave their lives
been taken from ihem-and the sacrifice viii
not have been in vain. Those who die for
their Country nsper die in vain. And hath not
He promised that not so much as a sparrow,
even. shall fail TO the ground without His
knowledge? They have died well, and their
deeds viii live after them.
Rec tOed, That the Lodgc-roon be draped
in mourning for thirty days as token of ear
respect and esteem for our deceased bretiEen
Reso!se5, That q copy of these resolutions
be presented TO the relations OF the dec d.,
and copy be handed in for publication.
c. I. ROBERTS,
j. H. EVANS.
WM. TIBBOTT,
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
AND ericsson RAILROAD.

FpaNsBuRG AND CEEssoN RAILROAD.
N, and after Monday, December %, 1852,
.-,;,s IN this road Will run as follows:
LEAVE EBENsBUEG-
At7OO 4. ". connecting with Mail East
and Phil and Bait. Express West.
Al 80 2. NJ, connecting with Express
East and Fast Line West.
LEAVE CREssoN-
1895 A. NJ, or on departure of Mail
Train East.
At9.85 P. NJ, or or departure OF Fast Line
West.
ENOCH LEWIS, Gen. Snpt
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oBITuARY-Am mong those noble spr-
its who gladly gave up their lites for
their country, at Fredericksburg, none
died more universally regretted than
JOHN ROBERTS He was man of no
common mould. Endowed by nature with
talents of a superior order, and possessed
| of a. fund of energy and ambition, he was
4HEell qualified to make. mark in the
world. His afability of mariners won for
him a large circle Of warm friends-in
deed it were almost impossible to ind one
of his years SO widely known and esteem.
ed. His name was always spoken in
words of praise. II sit his death will ere
ate an rreparable vacuum in our commu-
nifty, those who knew his pleasant, winning
ways may easily imagine.
The deceased was born and passed the
major part of his life in Ebcnshurg-
His parents, however, now reside in Ash
tabuia county, Ohio In the beginning
Of the war, over eighteen months ago,
he enlisted in the first Ebensburg compa-
ny that went QUITO. a. 11th Penna.
Reserves, and at Camp Wright was pro-
NOTED TO be Drum Major of the regiment.
He resigned this position in the course Of
a few months, however, since which time
he has served in the capacity Of private,
participating in all the battles III which
the Pennsylvania Reserves were engaged
During the Seven Days Fight, before
Richmond, he, III common with the regi-
nent to which he belonged, was taken
prisoner by the Re5els and held six weeks.
After his exchange, lie was detailed on
recruiting service, in which capacity he
visited this place last summer, staying
about three months He had .reioined
his regiment but "a very short time when
he met his death. He was aged about 2S
years.
The following brief note from the Cap
tain Of mis- company conveys the official
announcement Of the death of Mr. r.:
QCAnrERs Co. A, llTH RECT. P. R. c.,
Dec. l., 1852.
EDWARD ROBERTS, EsQ.-Dear SIR: 1t be-
comes my painful duty 10 inform 30. of the
death CT your nephew, John Roberts. He
was killed in the battle of Dec 18th, whilst
charging on the Rebel batteries. Nobly he
did his duty, and fell fighting bravelr. Truly
it can be said OF him that he died the death
of the brave. Tie entire company mourn his
loss, as he was general favorite. You will
please accept the company's and my sympa-
thies.
The body was found and buried yesterday.
N-<aaaa-- @szaa4.ff flllv
J. {. BURKE.
Poor John. Thou art gone, but thy
memory win remain green in our hearts
forever.
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MARRIED: In Pittsburg, on Thursday, 1st
inst, by the Rev. RodridgVc Williams, Mr.
LEM DAVIS to Miss JENNIE 4. EVANS. both Of
Ebensburg.
Going going. Our young friends,
we mcan-those who have grown up with
Us, aud been cur bachcloric companions
in everyday life. As regards the one here
more particularly spoken of-goHe.' Well,
such is life the world over, and SO it will
be unto the end of time. This being the
case, We embrace the opport unity of pre-
senting the "happy couple our warmest
wishes for their future welfare. May
their existence always enjoy the eoa,leua' de
roSe-tieir lives be an extended honey
moon. Remembering that ''';is no COM
mon tie that binds Their youthful hearts,"
may they live an each other and for each
other until the end of the chapter, SO that
their children and their children's chill
dren may rise up ard cal! them blessed.
Thrice happy they! the happiest of their
kind
Whom gentler stars unite, and in one fate
Their hearts, their fortunes, and their beings
blend"
MARRIED: In St M;chaers Church,
Loretto, on Tuesday, I'D inst, by the
Rev Reynolds, Mr. WM. A. LEAVE, to
Miss MoLLIE j. M'DERMIr, both of
Allegheny township.
As down the stream OF life you glide,
May gentle breezes swell your souls;
go tempest the peaceful tide,
NJ cloud cause Loves bri.h tarto pale
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MARRIED: Atthe residence Of the brides
parents. in Ebensbnrg, on Thursday, 25th
ultiin2 by the Rev HARRISON, Nr. JEFFERSON
EAf@sFY, of Chest Springs, this couirty. to
Mis~AicLLIE RoGISsoX.
We congratulate our young friends, the
briGe and groom, upon the anspicious
termination Of this little affair of theirs,
and bespeak for them pleasant and
prosperous voyage adown lifc's turgid
stream. To them
''Mny fieeting time
Mark only joys increase;
And may their days glide gently,
In happiness and peace"
MARRIED In Pittsburg on Saturday. 9th
rltimo, by the Rev. Welch, Mr.. SAMUEL
STYLES, of Ebensburg, TO Miss LIZZIE SIMMONS,
Of jackson township, this county
Wei. done for our friend Samuel
To De sure, the announcement rather
took US by surprise, but thon-well, OF
course, that was his business, and not
ours. Bully for him again He has
"acted the wise part" and we Congratulate
him upon it. Go thou and do likewise
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WOUNDED SOLDIER DEAD-John f.
Virgins. member of Co. /, 133d Pa
Vols, who was severely wounded in the
abdomen at the battle of. Frederick s6ure.
died in hospital at Washington last week.
The deceased was originally from one of
the Eastern States, but had lived here
some time prior to enlistins. He was an
excellent young man, honest and intelli
gent, and his death will be widely mour-
ned. Rest in peace.
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DEAD.-Daniel Powell, a member of
Co. f, 133d Pa Vols, died in hospital at
Frederick. Maryland, Of fever, couple of
weeks since. His remains were brought
home and inferred The deceased was q
son of Mr.. David Powell, oe Cambria tp-,
and vas ased about 1s years.
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ALSO -
Boots and Shoes, Hats. Caps, Bonuets,
Groceries, Hardware, Queensware,
Notions, Perlumery, Stationery,
Flour, Bacon, Cheese, Mackcrel, Herring
and Cod Fish, Syrups and No,a-ses,
Iron and Nails, Glass, Salt, Oils,
WOOD AND WILLOW WARE, &C., &C., &c,
In short-not to dip further into tediou,
dctaiis-they intend keeping
NUMBER ONE STORE,
Where the comfort and convenience Of
country community can be successfully CO.
tered to.
By buying liaiFete iiete 0ek-at time, they are
THRILLING ADVANCE on CITY PRICES.
Roll in and see for yourselves. No charge
for showing articles.
aea. Country Produce taken in t1chaugs
for goods.
Ebensburg, April -, 1862.
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Poor John. Thou art gone, but thy
memory win remain green in Our hearts
forever.
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NEW CHEAP CASH STORE II
CHATS WHAT'S THE MATTER -

E. J. MILLS & co. beg leave 10 annouucs
to the citizens Of Ebensburg and vicinity that
they have just received, az their new store
room on High street, most complete assort-
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By buying large stock at time and pay
ing for the same almost entirely in Cash tn e
subscriber il enabled TO sell considsra5ls,
cheaper than other dealers in this community
To be convinced OF the truth of this assertion
you need ouy call a.,d examine his Schedule
Of Prices.
10 CHARGE FOR SHOWING GooDs.p
Customers viii be waited upon By accom-
ucdatins Statesmen.
n@ The Public is requested 10 roii in
the more the mcrEier-ard secure Bargains.
4. A. BAR skER.
Dec Is 1861.
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spring and Summer Goods.

consisting in part of the following articles !:
Dress Goods, Millinery Goods, Plain and
Fancy Silks, Embroideres, Housekeeping
Goods, Gloves, Hosiery, Shawls, Laces, and
so on, dd irfnitant.
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ENOCH LEWIS, Gen. Sapt.
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re- When drafts can be procured, It is
much safer than 70 remit Bauk Bills The
name Of the Post Office AMI State should IN
al cases be plainly written.
Subscribers who send money by Express
must prepay the Express charges, else it Will
be deducted tron the remittance.
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The latest and best styles.
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EMBROIDERTFS,

Handsome and of the best quality
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MILLINERY GOODS AND NOTIONS
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xxXyEIth CONGEEss-Third Session.
SENATE WAsnIycrog, Jan. l3, 1863

SENATE. .WAsHISGTos, Jan. IL, 1863.
The VICE-PkESIDENI LAID before tie Senate
the annual report OF tie Secretary oil tho sehaie, aud
il ordered 10 be printed
Mr.. BAYARD Dem, Del. presented tho memo
rial Of 900 citiz ms OF Delaware asking Tor moG-
fcat,on OF the Revenue Law.
Mr. POMEKOY (Rep., Kan.l presented n petit
lion from tho cbit's OF The Wyandot Indians Tor
of their losses by the Rebels
MEDIATION NDTTINITELY POSTPONED.
Mr.. SUMNER (kep., Mass from the Commit
tee on Foreign Affairs, reported back the petition Of
Mr.. Jewett for mediation by Switzerland, with the
:. recommendation that II DO indefinitely postpoped.
Agreed 10.
Mr.. HALE (Rep., N. H. said there wss law
passed tho last session for tho purchase Of land
bear the Kittery NavyYerd, which law had not
been executed lie mad addressed letter 10 Tho
S, creary OF the Navy on the eu' jees, and bad IT,
ceived letter VIZ ten by the Chief OF the Bureau
OF Yards and Docks, containing what he NJ linle)
though, charge hgaIDst Copgrefs OF legifla,lus
from personsl motives. lie offered the following
solution:
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY AND CONGRESS.
Uheegs The secretary of tie Navy tho ~ OF lanI-
any, add esed letter 10 John Halo nrnbur II Ibis BODY
incIospg communication FROM Joseph Smith Chief Of tho
BuiCau Of Yrd aud Dccsi 10 reference 10 txecnie
Law H this Congoss 10 puehs.o iand near tbs hirry
Navy ad. Of which The following ID OIL cTtuct So apo
thought proper to make Puiehae. upsoctod b.
tho Department. with personal instead vi public dsra
tons tbs OBJECT could only DO Esntsintd by msking the
Of tho law 90 explicit us lsa'o tho Department
" ithout any responsibility b, judgment" aid,
Whereas The foregoing statement contains charge OF cor
ruption AZ Inst Congress,
hs.vss That tho Committee Naval Affairs be Instructed
" inquire lats The nuth Of the sas ~ 10 what Pssas oSn'
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,yc.snuc Of Gov. Coburn OF Maine.

Twenty -eisht regiments OF infantry, one Of cav
airy, ak batteries Of light artillery one company Of
sharpshootes, aud four companies of heavy artillery,
make mp the contribution Of Maine TO the war. The
aggrega c number is s., l@ men, to which are TO be
added onsmtnts in other States and in the regular
army Of cizens Of Maine TO tie number OF 2,9i7-in
the whole more than the quota Of the State demanded
by tue War Department. Maine has also contributed
more largely TO The naval ard marine service, in
proportion 10 is population, than any other State.
The total for all branches Of service land and sea
IL 30 OSl men. IL was not necessary 10 resort, In
any appreciable degree" to the draft.
l. Ia urgently recommended that provision be made
FOR allowing soldiers absent ia the field 10 vote.
The finances OF the State nro in excellent condi.
tion and State bonds al high premium. State debt
at the outbreak OF the Rebellion was S6JJ,OOO War
loans amounting 10 $780, 900 were negotiated in 1861
ard tho debt is now 81 10000. Outlay FROM the
Treasury on war account, TO the close OF 1862, was
III 7G7 ~, for all or most Of Which the state has
a claim againrt the United States TO DO repaid.
$3.50, 600 in cgsh have been 20 far reimbursed, and
The State Tux, with ID per cent deducted amounting
TO s3j7,7 10, was credited on tie shre account.
Bouniie5 for the encouragement Of enlistmens
were raised by advances ircm the banks, to the
amount OF $3iO 600, provision TOR the prompt pay.
ment Of which ia urged upon the Legislature. Ine
State credit IN aso TO be called Tor relie to sol
diors families.
Receipts INTO tne treasury from hii tourcts ior
1862 wsro se59,sl2 SO; expenditures, s633,S9j l2;
leaving $9l 353 81 in the treasury Jan. ] 1868.
The State tax was increased 10y the last Legislature
to sil3,M ii. Fifty thousand dollars OF the State
dc6t Will mature tbs year, aud i,s payment rather
than renewal Is recommended. Tie whole debt,
except Oh war eccoun', falls due between tbis ana
the end Of 1877 in annual suins averaging exactly
81, 900, which it is deemed wise TO ray as they
nalure. The whole OF tie war loan, $500 200, ma
lures in 1891, 10 meet which sinking fund should
be established ont Of Government TeimOursomens
and surplus revenue. Five per cent stocks arc sug.
pested as most desirable for future loans Kgid
economy in all respects 10 enjoined in State ex-
psndi,ures.
Banks no discussed With reference 10 their sus-
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From The ALBANY EreriGs journal, Jan. IL
In 1860, when only distant muueriogs Of rebellion
were heard, we were among the few who recognized,
III those threats, the certainty Of war and who in
measure eomprehendod both its magnitude and it's
horrors. IL always an ofensc, in an individual, 10
io'esee evils and especially so to attempt 10 avert. or
even u be prepared for them. For on article then
written, asking the President, Congress, and our
readers to raise their eyes and ,houobts above the
nOiiloh OF party, and contemplate crisis which
would tax the energies Of the people, aud test the
strength OF our Government, we incurred tho denim.
Citations Of many, and the friendly csnsuro Of most
OF the Republican journals.
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SENATE. ALBAHr, Jan. IL, 1863
The annual report Of the Managers Of tho Wes.-
ern House Of Refuge wsg presented.
Mr.. COOK gave notice Of bill 10 divide Steuten
County into three cJunties
Mr.. ABBOTT gave notice Of I'LL TO provide for
the payment Of the claims Of the soldiers Of the
OF 1872.
Mr.. FOLGER gave notice Of a bill to prevent
the use Of public moneys by public officers.
Also, bill to amend the criminal laws by provid-
inQ that criminals lia earn IA Communication OF their
sentence, aud tina, a certain amount shall be paid
them on their dscharge.
No other business OF interest was transacted.
Adjourned
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,a.,,;o,, .a,ctsd Co.sress and whs wore intes.ted
Mr. Mr. FEssENDEN Rep.. Mel objected to the
consideration Of the resolution, and said uniees nc
wrs very much mistaken, what was wfit'oh vy
Mr. Smith, when taken in connection Win inc "noIe
letter. would not fairly admit OF any sueh c"n'
struction as the resolution implied. IN.
Mr. WILSON (Rep., Mass.) introduced PHI W
consolidate the req ments and companies no 10 inc
ij.ld. Referred.
AN INQUIRY AS TO CAPTURED BRITISH VESSELS
Mr.. GRIMES rep, Iowa.l offered resolution,
requesting the President TO communicate 10 tue
Senate all communications between the state De-
partnen, aud the representatives OF her Biitanuic
Majssty's Government, in relation to the capture
of ri ish yess.ls sailing from one port 10 anosh
having on board articles cOntraband OF war, intend
ed for tho use of the ss.called Confederate States
Adopted.
SUPPLYING THE FRENCH IN MEXICO.
Mr.. McDOUGALL Dem, CAL. offered reso-
luton requesting the President to communicate 10
the Senate any correspondence in his or IN
the State Department, between this Governinehs
and the Mexican Minister al Washington, RELAXING
70 expectation from ports OF the United STATES oi
articles contraband Of war Tor the use Oh the fiehc
army in Mexico; nloo reported order TO prevent
the Mexican Goyernms mt TO avail itself Of the same
privilege.
The RESOLUTION was adopted.
MIR. FESSENDEN, from the Committee on FL
nance reported back the bill making appropriations
for the support of the Military Academy Win amend
mente.
TIE DEATH or SENATOR PEARCE.
Mr.. KENNEDY Dem., Md then announced Ia
feeling terms the death Of his late colleague, the
Hon James Alfred Pearce, whs died on the
olst OF December, aged So years. He was born at
Alexandria at tb, house Of hjs grandfather but his
parents lived in Maryland. lie was admitted 10
Princeton Coli sc at tie early age OF u years, aud
graduated with the highest honors OF his cldes lie
was admitted 70 the bar in 1924. lie was elected to
the Maryland House Of Delegates in 1881, to the
House Representatives, in 1855. and to the Senate
Of the United States in 1911.
Mr.. KENNEDY paid high, eloquent and touch
ing tribute to the great moral worth exalted CHAR
acter. and true patriotism of the deceased Senator,
and offered the customary resolutions Of respect to
bis memory, which We're adopted.
Messrs. BAYARD of Delaware, and FESSEN-
DEN Of Maine, also delivered eulogies, when the
Senate adjourned
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ASSEMBLY,.

The Assembly consumed the morning session in
frnitle,s ballotring the vote standing AS followe
j Judge Dean, IS; Henry Sherwood, So.
NJ. FREAN Of Richmond moved that the House
continue to vote without interruption or adjourn
ment until an organization was affected.
The Goth ballot was reached, with the same result,
when the Assembly adjourned until IL O'Clock to-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-14

NpLos GARpKS.-The last representation OF tho
spectacular drama Faust and Marguerite" will 10
given this evening for the benefit of Miss Emily
Tborne To morrow night Mr.. Daniel T.. Band
maun, the German tragedau, will M AXE his debut on
the American stage, in the part of ShyOck. Tho in'
terest in this event will doubtless secure large and
attentive audience.
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JERUSALEM AND ITS SACRED PALAcrs-in'
Rev j. p Newman will deliver lecture on this suoeo' %
fore tho Young Mems Social Union oil inc 0nu''A a..
street this sveniag
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DRAMArio READING AT DoDwoRrH's HALL
Mrs. Emma Robertson, of Laura Keene's Iheatef'
announces for this evening" at DOdworth's Hail. o
reading OF selections from Sheridan know'ess play
OF THE Hunchback" aud The Love onA'e'
The entertainment, is given at tho invitation OF
number Of citizens. 1t will commence NJ oe'o'S'