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The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1864-09-08

SHORT LETTER FROM CAPT. LITzINGER's CON-
PANY-RAIN, TENTS, GENERAL SATISFACTION,
AND NO ORGANIZATION.
CAMP CURTIN, HARRIsBURG,
September 4, 1864.
To-day the rain has been incessant,
though we now have what is apparently
only brief respite. Yesterday evening
we were provided with tents, after wait
ing in patience for about twenty-seven
hours. Every body seems to enjoy him
self as bost he can. All seem happy
Singing is the chief diversion of many.
No attempt as yet has been made at or
ganization, either rcgimental or otherwise.
We had the pleasure of greeting our
townsmen, Col. Lytle, Col. M'Coy aud A.
C. Mulin, Esq, this morning. Adieu
for the present. GAMMA.
CAPTURE OF MEMBERS co. A, 1sr RIFLES, P.
R. c., Eco. A, OLD llTH REsERvEs,) BY TIE
REBELS.
BY letter to The iHeghanian, dated
Ream's Station, Weldon Railroad, near
Petersburg, Va, August 25, from Nathan
iel j. BendeD, we learn that during the
engagement of the 10Th ult. the following
members of Co. A, lst Rifles, P. r. c.,
were captured by the rebels, viz: Sergt.
Thomas ID. Jones, Corp. Dallas Patrick,
Samuel Judy, and Jessiah K. Brown
Mr. B. says that no one of the company
to his knowledge was killed or wounded.
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DIARY-WET Saturday !:
rained pretty much all night. Sunday ::
rained pretty much all day, and incessant-
ly through the night. Monday rained
cats and dogs day and night. Tuesday ::
raiped by the bucketsful until noon
when this diary is "closed up" The
moral of this is-go to Thompson's store
and buy whatever you need, and then you
will be prepared for "rainy day" Make
a note of this.
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pAYLOR a. CREMER.

u
Il AT THE HUNTINGDON NURSERIES,
HUNTINGDON, PA.
Sell Fruit & Ornamental Tress, Vines &C. of
better growth, larger size, aud atlower prices
than any of the Northern or Eastern Nurseries
and warrant them true to name.
Standard Apple trees at 1s4 cents each
SIG per 100.
Peach trees, Is to 90 cts each-$I2.60 to
Sl5 per 10
Standard Pear trees, SO to 75 cts oach.
Dwarf Pear trees, SOS toSI each-2o to Sc
per 100
Dwarf Apple trees, so to rs cts each
Standard Cherry trees 3FS to rs cts
Dwarf Cherry trees 90 to 75 cts.
Plum trees 90 cts. -
Apricot trees 20 to SO cts,
Nectarine trees Is cts each.
Grape Vines % cts to ST..
Silver Maple trees 621 to ST.,
European Ash, as to L
European Larch, IS cts to $50
Norway Spruce, so cts to ST..
American Balsam Pine, rs cts to S1.so
:. American & Chinese Arbor Vita. so =.
$l.5O ~
Strawberry Plants, ST. per 100, &C. &C.
Huntington. Jan. 25, I86V.-tf.
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NOTICE. urors, Parties, and Wit
nesses are notified that no jury Trials will
be held for Cambria county during the
second week of the Term commencing on
Monday next, 18th inst, the Civil List
having been continued this day. By or
der of the Court.
JOSEPH M'DONALD, Prothonofary.
Ebensburg, Sept. 9th, 1864.
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ETcHINes.-They have a summary
way of dealing with bounty sharks from
ether districts at .Hollidaysburg. AS soon
as any of these gentry are discovered to
be about, committee wait upon them.
inform them that, they are trespassing
upon forbidden ground, request them to
leave, insist that they leave inside ten
minutes, and impress it upon their minds
that if they don't SO leave, they will be
gently ridden out of town on rail, sharp
end up! Serves them right. .."In order
to secure carrier during the school
term," says the Altoona Tribune, "we
have been compelled to change our pub
lication day from Wednesday to Satur-
day" Boys must be scarce down that
way 1.-The duty on friction matches went
into effect on Thursday. Hereafter every
package of hundred or less must have
one cent stamp attached before it can be
sold legally. Col. B. M'Dermit, of this
place, conductor of freight train on the
2. RR., had his leg badly fractured at
Blairsville Intersection on Saturday last,
while coupling cars. He was brought
home for treatment. .Lutz, the junior ed
itor of the Shirleysburg Herald, was in
town on Monday, and called to see US
We found him very agreeable fellow,
-as most editors are,-and thoroughly
sound on the political goose,-as all editors
ought to be He prints a neat paper, and
we wish him success....A camp meeting
for this circuit Of the NJ. E. Church was
held near Armagh, Indiana county, COM
mencing On Thursday of last week 1t
was largely attended, and no doubt pro-
ductive of much good The original in
tention was to continue the meeting dur
ing several days of the present week, but
we presume :he heavy rains of Sunday
and Monday worked to the end Of neces-
stating an earlier adjournment.
THE DRAFr.-The following important
circular relative to the draft has been
issued
HARRISBURG, Pa, August 80, 1864.
1CIRCULAR No. 2.
Keep up volunteering as much possible
after the fifth (5th) day of September, and let
it be known that volunteers win be counted
on the quotas of the present call up to the
last practicable moment before the drafted
men are accepted and sent to rendezvous.
By order of Capt. r. l. DoDGE,
9th Infantry, U. S. y. Sup't.
It must not be inferred from this that
the draft is or will be postponed. We
have the assurance that the reverse will
be the case But in most districts the
Provost Marshals are not yet ready to
commence drafting, and it is to afford ev-
cry facility to volunteering that the order
is issued. IF enough volunteers come for
ward TO fill the quota Of the State, Of
course the draft will be dispensed with
if not, the "wheel of fate" will be set in
motioR as soon as tie different Provost
can getItin readiness, up to which
time volunteers will be accepted and the
Government bounty paid.
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PETERsoN's MAGAZINE for September
has been received. 1t contains some fine
engravings and the usual quantity Of
reading matter, recipes, &c. Peterson"
IL one OF the best monthlies published
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A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

A DMlNISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
IA Letters of Admins tratiou on the estate
of Mrs. Anna Rees, late of Blackick town.
ship, Cambria county, deceased, having been
granted the subscriber by the Register of
said county, all persons indebted to said es-
tate are hereby notified to come forward and
settle their respective accounts, and those
having claims against it viii present them,
properly authenticated for settlement.
JOHN B. ROSS, Admr.
Blacklick Tp., July %, lS64-6t
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~ The subscriber is now carrying on the
Colliery of VIM. Tiley, Sr, Mt Lilly Station,
on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Cambria coun-
ty, and will be glad to fill all orders, to any
amount, of citizens of Ebensbarg and vicin-
ity. Satisfaction as to quality of Coal guar
antied in all cases. WM. TILEY. Jr
April IS. l864-6m
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NEW TAILOR SHOP.

NEW TAILOR SHOP.
~ The undersigned having opened out
Iaiorlng establishment over the store room
formerly occupied by Evans & Son, respect
fully informs the public that the business
will there be carried on in all its branches
All work will be done in the latest style.
with neatness and dispatcl, and on the most
reasonable terms. D J. EVANS.
Ebensburg, Nov 5, 1868
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A n ORDINANCE
"A OF THE BORO. OF CHEST SPRINGS.

a ~
IA OF THE BOR0. OF CHEST SPRINGS.
BE it enacted by the Burgess and Town
Council of the Borough of Chest Springs, and
it is hereby enacted by the authority of the
same, That the said Borough, tor the purpose
of raising money to pay bounty of $500
each to any persons who Will volunteer and
credit themselves to the Borough, 20 any
number not exceeding ten, issue coupon bonds
to the amount of So, 900, in amounts not less
than $25 nor moro than Sl00, bearing inter-
est at the rate of six per cent. per annum,
dated the day the money IS advanced to a
Treasurer specially elected for that purpose,
to be signed by the Burgess and countersgn-
ed by the Secretary, redeemable in five years,
or sooner, at the pleasure of the Town Coun-
Gil, and payable to the purchaser or bearer,
the interest TO be paid annually.
A. W. GREEN, Burgess pro tom.
JEFFERSON VARNEY, Secretary.
Chest Springs, August %, 1884.
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DAY uPI PAY UPii

respectfully request all my old friends
and customers to call and settle up their ac-
counts before the 9th day of August and
save cost, az, after that time. / shall put my
Books in the hands of an officer for immedi-
ate collection.
GEO. HUNTEEY.
Ebeusburg July 81, 1864-tf.
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

EBEssBURG AND CREssoN RAILROAD.
On and after Monday, Nay le, 1864, trains
:, this road will run as follows:
LEAVE EBENsBURG-
at 100 A. ", connecting with Bait. Ex-
press West and Thro' Accom- East.
ue.40 P. NJ, connecting with Mail Train
and Fast Line West and Ex. East.
xayE CREssoN-
At1o.45 A. NJ, or on departure of Thro'
| Accommodation West.
| 1t e.l5 P. NJ, or on departure OF Fast Line
West.
TIE NEW EBENsBURa COMPANY
Capt R. Litzinger's company of volun-
tsers for one years service, the recruiting
(which we noticed last week as going on
npidly in Ebensburg, eft here on Thurs
Jay for Hollidaysburg. At that point
bey were mustered into the U. S. service
II Pro. Mar Lloyd, and presented each
Tith uniform, knapsack, canteen, and
7srious other little articles pertaining to
Individual comfort and convenience
On the following morning, they proceeded
10 Harrisburg, to be armed and fully
suuipped, and likewise to be incorporated
in a regiment. Several new regiments
ere being formed at Camp Curtin, to one
Of which it is expected it will be attached.
The editor of this paper accompanied the
company hence through to Harrisburg,
md can truly say that a better looking or
better behaved set Of men never came
urder his observation. With regard to
he former proposition, to see were to be-
ieve; with regard to the latter, we may
nentiou that, at Hollidaysburg, remarking
The volunteers to be gentlemen all, Pro.
Mar. Lloyd contrary to his usual custom
adered the guards relieved from duty at
The barracks, SO as to give the inmates
| fal freedom of the town. The result
Tss, not single disturbance occurred,
md at the appointed hour for leaving,
suy man was in the ranks, punctuai as
that most punctual of everyday affairs,
,ilroad time. It may astonish some to
know that "raw recruits" can deport Them
alYes Ike unto men, but it does not as
QDish US that these gained the approba-
ton and applause of all with whom they
ame in contact. Ne; Cor they comprise
Ehin their number men of the purest
principle and of the highest talent, intelli-
gent and good, and little leaven, it is
known, leaveneth the whole lump. They
annot but make good soldiers, for history
md common sense teach US that those
EhO go into the fight on principle, and
] With full and clear understanding of the
aues involved, constitute indeed a ma
tons dependence in her hour of danger.
TIE hope, sincerely and truly hope, after
hsVing done their whole duty, that the
toys may return safely home, each one
nvered with laurels of unfading bright
ness, to live in undisturbed peace and
hlPpiness forever thereafter.
An opportunity still remains open
s@s few more men to join this company.
Ia athOrOughly educated military man as
"mmander and tip-top set of boys be
d consequence, we offer them to induce
hose intending to volunteer to give Capt.
itEinger's company the preference.
Our Loss, BUT THE CoUNTRY's GAIN.
by reference TO an announcement on
aday's outside, it will be seen that the
Educational Department" of The A0e-
9tanian, conducted with signal ability
hnce It's incention by Mr.. Samuel SINGLE
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INSURANCE AGENCY
Il James Purse, agent for the Blair county
and Lycoming Mutual Fire Insurance Com
panies, JOhnstown, Pa.
BE- VIII attend promptly to making nsu-
rance in any part of Cambria county upon
application by letter or in person.
March l2th IS63-tf
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A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

A DMINISTRATOR'SN S NOTICE.
IN Letters of Administration on the es
tate of Mrs. Elizabeth j. B. Jones, late of
Pittsburg, Allegheny county, deceased, hav-
ing been granted the subscriber, all persons
indebted to said estate are hereby notified
to come forward and settle their respective
accounts, and those having claims against
will present them for settlement.
EVAN j. EVANS
Cambria tp., Aug. IL. l864-6t.
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PATRoNEZE Y0UR OyVN,

PATRGNEZE YOUEs own,
ife H'otectton IBut'taL Fire Insurance Co.,.
OF CAMBRIA COUNTY.
1 G Al E D AT BENsBURG, PA.
EfHE above named Company, organized
Il April 9th, 1857 will effect assurances on
property at safe rates. Being particularly
careful in the risks taken, this COMPANY nre-
sents reliable and cheap medium, through
which persons may secure themselves against
probable losses by fire.
Office on Centre Street nearly opposite
Thompson'S ''Mountain House,
JOHN WILLIAMS, Prest.
D. j. JONES, Sec'y. & Treas
A. A. BARKER, Agent.
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THIS WAY FOR LORFTTO CHFS7

TNHIS WAY FOR IORETTO. CHEST
u SPRINGS & ST. AUGUSTINE
The subscriber, having purchased the entire
stock OF Horses, Hacks, Carriages &c. of the
late firm of Ryan & Durbin, begs leave TO
inform his friends and the Public in general
that'he is now prepared to furnish them with
every accommodation in his line of business.
His line of Hacks connects with all the trains
on the Pa. r. r., allowing passengers no
delay whatever. Calls always promptly at
tended to- JOE F. DURBIN.
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r AND FOR SALE
IL The subscriber will sell at private sale,
a piece of land, situate in Munster tp., Cam
bria county, one-half mile from kaylor' S
Station, E. Il C. R3., containing 43 acres
The land is well timbered, and would make a
most eligible location for Steam Saw Mill
For terms, &C., apply to
JOHN G.. KAYLOR.
Kaylors Station, Aug. IL, l864-3t.
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Our QUoTA.-It gives US pleasure to
lay before our readers the information that
the quota of EbeLsburg under the i'm
pending draft is tiled The men volua-
teering to credit themselves to the boro'
were principally our own citizens, and all
members OF Capt. Litzinger's company
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DEMOCRATIC PoLITICs.-The Demo
aatic Congressional Conference for this
district is called to meet at Huntingdon,
70 Thursday, Sth inst.-to-day. Blair
"anty instructed her conferees in favor
" Il. l.. Johnston, Esq, of Eoensburg,
70 Thursday last, and Cambria and Hun
p0gdon had so instructed some time ago.
y Mr. j. will in all probability be nomi-
'ated on the first ballot The distin-
EQished honor will thus be conferred upon
'oensburg OF running two of her citizens
snval candidates for one of tho highest
'n'es In the gift of the people
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Very Juicy, the weather latterly
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Archibald Smith, Evan s. Jones,
VIM. A. Jones, Wm. Clement
Richard Griffith, Flory III. Barker,
Aleck Jones, John Cuttings,
John Rager, Christopher Adams,
Peter Wagner, Thos. Brookbank,
Gordan Sinclair, Rodney Charles,
Uriah Wagner, Thomas d. Davis,
Joe A. Elliott, Peter Earhart,
Evan C. Evans, A Leslie,
Samuel Singleton.
The quota of our near neighbor, Cam
bria township, is also filled. These, with
probably Johnstown, comprise the only
sub districts in Cambria county out of the
draft.
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Our Loss, BUT THE CoUNTRY's GAIN.
by reference TO an announcement on
'aday's outside, it will be seen that the
Educational Department of The A0e-
tanian, conducted with signal ability
aacs its inception by Mr.. Samuel Single
an, ceases for time to be feature OF
ae paper a true patriot, as we'll as a
Nntleman and scholar, Mr.. S. thought 1t
sr duty to enter the service of his coun-
t7 in this dark hour of her need, and
"cordingly enlisted in Capt. Litzingsr's
"npany for one year. This is his second
Pprenticeship to the profession of arms.
lis first was in the nine months service,
Sroughout which he conducted himself
. such manner as to win the love and
hspect of all his officers and companions.
We hope he may again cover himself with
Glory, and return home untouched by bull
1t and unharmed by disease, to gladden.
he hearts Of his many friends.
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rREssBuRG AND CREssoN RAILROAD.
On and after Monday, May le, 1864, trains
!, .his road will run as follows:
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BE- The Public is requested % roll in
the more the merrier-and secure bargains.
A. A. BARKER.
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C6u- 20, lSOU.-tf..
.ScHooL BOOKS .r,r-o,--.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
The subscriber invites the attention of tho
pub!ic, and of Country Merchants especially.
to his large assortment of
SCHOOL BOOKS,
WRITING & LETTER PAPERS
ENVELOPES,
BLANK BOOKS,
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS
STATES, and
STATIONERY of all kinds.
complete assortment of MUSIC BOOKS
can only be found in the city at the subscri-
ber's-
All goods sold at the lowest wholesale cash
rates. '''-'
Ia Call and examine before buying else
where CHARLES c. MELL0R,
81 Wood ST.
Bet Diamond Alley and 4th ST..
aug4, ls64-3mJ PITTSBTRG
WOOD MoRRELL & co,
HHOLhoALE AND RETAIL DEALERS
IN ALL Kinds OF MERCHANDISE,
Keep constantly on hand the following arti-
cles:
DRY GOODS, HATS ANDc.ps
CLOTHING, BoNNETS
NOTIONS, HARDWARF
QUEENSWARE, PROVISIONS
BOOTS SHOES, FISH. SALT
GKoOEhlES, FLOUR, BACON,
FEED OF ALL KINDS, VEGETABLES &c.
ga5~ Clothing and Boots and Shoes made %
order on reasonableterms.
Johnstown Narch l66O-tf
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FROM OUR SOLDIERS.

SHORT LETTER FROM CAPT. LITzINGER's CON-
PANY-RAIN, TENTS, GENERAL SATISFACTION,
AND no ORGANIZATION.
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At1o.45 A. NJ, or on departure of Thro'
Accommodation West.
1t s.l5 P. NJ, or on departure OF Fast Line
Wnaf
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These; and many other descriptions OF
Goods, too numerous 10 here mention. con-
stantly on hand
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NO CHARGE FOR SHOWING GOODS
Customers will be waited upon by accom-
modating Statesmen.
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where anything or everything a person may
need or desire can be obtained
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At7.oo A. ", connecting with Bait. Ex-
press West and Thro' Accom- East.
ue.40 P. NJ, connecting with Mail Train
and Fast Line West and Ex East.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-08-16

FROM PETERSBURG.

walk to the front yesterday revealed nothing what
ever OF special interest to the public There but very
tte sharpshoong at any point the lines. and the NOR
Lar Smelling very rare. Our appeared enjoy
themselves amazingly under the circumstances must
be borne in mind by those who have tried it, that
lie in the trenches anything else but pleasant The
neat though very oppressive in the city greatly tenn
pered along the lines by most refreshing breeze which
prevailed all day. Ourforcations for the most part
cupy elevated ground and when there is any air stirring,
our men realize its full benefit.
1t was discovered Thursday evening that the enemy
Were moving large bodies of infantry to the Our
FORCES having put effective 64pounder into position
the centre, opened the moving with shell and
solid Shot and greatly facilitated their movements The
heayy missiles bursting and crashing in their midst
powerful impetus their locomotion and they than
double-qucked' it from the front.
SMELLING Observation-Disclosures oniectures in
duged to the why the enemy have ceased to
shell Petersburg Many think that he has removed his
heavy guns, with which he dsgraced himself by the she'll
lg of city, known to be occupied by only women and
children, and aged unarmed men, About the removal of
the guns, there is certainty and the enemy has
abundance of heavy ordnance think they s remain
Ihe most plausible solution of the affair may be found in
the fact that the invaders have become ashamed of the
manly and unmary proceeding and to this fact, we
IN all probability indebted for the immunity from shells
which we have enjoyed for many days past.
THE EXPLOSION AT CITY PoINT.-The accidental
ploson of the enemys Ordnance Depot City Point,
Tuesday. represented have been much more .smag
nifcent affair." to the enemy's own term, than the
mine explosion the Both ut The earth Jared
miles around and vessels the rocked and fro
from the effects of the conclusion. Over one hundred
Yankees, white and black, We're killed and wounded.
Petersburg Express Of Saturday.