The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1864-09-22
BLAIRsvILLE, Sept. 16, 1864.


creditable display of knowledge accumu-
lated during the past term, the young la
dies, perchance, would feel somewhat
chagrined if no one of the ssadmiring
audience" should endeavor to make pub
lie Hcurtailed" account of the proceed
ings. Believing also that many of your
readers would be especially gratifed to
acquire some information concerning the
"March of Female Education" we pro-
ceed from a double sense of duty
Mastering up all possible courage, a great
amount of which was necessary, we were
marked among the first arrivals of the
''visitorial corps on yesterday morning.
BY some mysterious instinct, we soon
found our way to the recitation room,
and seated ourselves facing a most formid-
able array of countenances radiant with
the sciatlllations of knowledge. Every
thing conspired to charm. The most con-
fusing mathematical problems were dem
onstrated with the utmost precision. The
rapidity with which we were drawn thro'
the intricacies of the. languages, and the
mazes of the sciences, was truly astonish-
ing. One dreaming of our grandmothers'
times would be forced involuntarily to
exclaim-"O O Temporal, O mores ?' From
military necessity" we were compelled to
remain until the routine of the day had
ended, being constitutionally unable to
tear ourselves away from such alluring
enjoyments.
This morning, we were again found
early on the field of the preceding days
operations, and were instructively enter
tanned by recitations N Natural Philoso-
ply "Paley's Theology" and "Gcom-
etry." All the classes gave unmistakable
evidence of their competent teachers
having used all the meaIs in their power
to. instill a practical education. The
afternoon was passed in the reading of es-
says, and musical performances. Among the
former, one entitled Glove rewarded" Gre
ated considerable merriment on account of
its comicality. The music appeared to be
appreciated with much gusto, proving
conclusively that the spectators were fit
for other than "treascn, stratagem and
spoils." After a pro.ongation Of the
blissfuE sorrow of parting, the audience
gradually melted away, allowing things to
resume their accustomed monotony. A.
Our PAvEMENTs.-We are pleased to
see that many of our citizens are now
busily engaged in relaying the pavements
in front of their respective residences
The number of worn-out and almost i'm
passible pavements in town is something
startling. Indeed, it seems to be the rule
to find them dilapidated and vile-the
exception to find them good and trust
worthy. This is due mainly to the fact
that plank is to great extent used in
their construction, instead Of stone or
brick. Ebensburg used to be noted as a
town neat and tasteful in regard to her
streets and sidewalks. If there be any
virtue in "Borough Ordinances" this
reputation must be speedily restored to
her.
Our SoLpIERs.-We learn that Capt
Litzinger's company of one-y year volunteers,
from this place, has been recruited to the
minimum number, and permanently at
tached to the 209th regiment p. V. The
election Of officers resulted as follows -
Capt, r. Litzinger; First Lieut., Samuel
w. Davis; Second Lieut., Hugh Jones
Orderly Sergeant, Samuel Singleton. We
hope to have the muster-roll of the COM
pany for publication next week. The
209th left Camp Curtin for "the FROM
on Friday.
It gives us pleasure to state that our
friend and fellow w-townsman, Col. Z. Frank
Lytle, has received the appointment of
Quartermaster of the regiment There is
here double cause of congratulation-to
Frank, that he succeeds to so distinguished
a position, and to the regiment, that they
thereby secure the services of a man who
is capable and efficient in an emin ent
degree.
A PERTINENT INTERRoGAToRY.-