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The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1864-10-13
The MURDER OF ROBERT CARMoN.-

The MURDER OF ROBERT CARMoN.-
From the st. Louis Repu5lican of 26tf
ult., kindly furnished us by friend, We
gather the following particulars concer
ming the murder of Mr. Robert Carmon
formerly of this place, but latterly resi-.
dent. Of Keytsville, Charlton county, Mo-,
by bushwhackers
"On last Monday night, 10th inst, Lient.
Plyer, veteran German soldier, was in COM
mand of the post, (Keytsville,( with about
thirty-hve men in camp. That night word
came to the Lieutenant that bushwhackers
in force were ON all sides. He Immediately
sent out squad of soldiers to collect in all
the citizens who could be found, to defend
the post By eleven o'clock at night, the
citizens were in the Courthouse with the SOL
diers, ready and willing to defend it to the
last.
"About three o'clock, Tuesday morning,
the Lieutenant laid dowE to get little sleep,
and slept until after the pickets came in. As
soon as the pickets were in, the citizens then
In camp, believing there was no immediate
danger, without orders from the commander,
left the post, and went into town to get their
breakfast. Some of the soldiers also left for
the same purpose. Soon after this, and be-
fore the order of surrender came, Mr.. Robert
CarmOn, the SnerlH or the county, came into
camp. About five minutes afterwards white
flag was seen approaching, with demand to
surrender.
GAS soon as the demand was made, Lieut..
Plyer went to Mr.. Carmon, and asked his ad-
vice relative to answer to be returned to
the bushwhackers. Mr.. Carmon asked Plyer
how many men the bushwhackers claimed to
have; the reply was, They claim to have
two hundred and fifty Mr.. Cannon further
asked of Plyer the terms and conditions offer
ed in the event of surrender The Lieutea-
ant replied, IF we surrender, life and prop
erty will be RESP ected otherwise the black
flag will be raised-no lives will be spared,
and the town burnt. These are the condi-
tions sent to me, and reply must be made in
fifteen minutes, or we must fight Mr.. Car
mon then said, sWe cannot fight two hundred
and fifty bushwhackers with the small force
in camp, and if the conditions of surrender
are as you state, you ought to surrender
"Without further consultation, Lieut.. Plyer
sent an answer to the commander of the white
flag that he would surrender upon the condi-
tions offered. 1t is painful fact that these
were broken by the bushwhackefs,
and that Mr.. Carmon was taken out of town
and shot by those who promised protection to
life and property Mr.. William Young was
also shot in the same way.
''Mr. Carmon had made an excellent Sher-
H, and had many warm friends who mourn
his loss We do not know why these two
citizens we've shot, nor do we know that any
reasons were given for doing so. The murder
Of these two men has cast gloom over the
whole county"
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TAYLOR Il CREMER..

Il AT THE HUNTINGDON NURSERIES,
HUNTINGDON, Pa.
Sell Fruit & Ornamental Tress, Vines &c. OF
better growth, larger size, and at lower prices
than any of the Northern or Eastern Nurseries
and warrant them true to name
Standard Apple trees at ls3 cents each
SIG per IG0-
Peach trees, I5 to 20 cts each-$I2.5o to,
$15 per 10
Standard Pear trees, SO to rs cts oach.
Dwarf Pear trees, sos to$l each-2e to Sc
per 100
Dwarf Apple trees, so to rs cts each
Standard Cherry trees 373 to 75 cts
Dwarf Cherry trees so to IS cts.
Plum trees so cts.
Apricot trees 40 to SO cts.
Gectarine trees 25 cts each.
Grape Vines 25 cts to 81.
Silver Maple trees 623 to 81.
European Ash, IS to L.
European Lareh, IS cts to I.50
Norway Spruce, SO cts to 81.
American Balsam Pine, 75 cts to SI.50
American T. Chinese Arbor Vite, SO ca
$l.50
Strawberry Plants, 81 per 100, &c. &C.
Huntington, Jan. %, Is60.-t..
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ORPHANS COURT SALE.

" By virtue of an order of the Orphans
Court of Cambria County, the undersigned
will sell, on the premises, on THURSDAY,
27th OCTOBER, inst, at one O'Clock, P. NJ !:
All that certain FARM, situate in Cambria
tp., two miles East of Ebensburg, containing
140 acres, 100 of which are cleared, under
fence, and in a good state of cultivation,
having thereon erected Hewed Log Wealth
erboarded Dwelling House, Out Houses, and
a Frame Bank Barn, with a large Orchard of
different varieties of fruit. (The grain in the
ground is excepted.) Late the estate of Evan
II. Roberts, decd.
TERMS OF SALE: One-third of the pur-
chase money to be paid on confirmation of
sale; one-third in one year thereafter and
the balance to remain charge upon the
premises during the life of the widow, the
interest to be paid to her annually; the Sec
ond and third payments to be secured by the
bonds and mortgages of the purchaser upon
the premises, with interest from confirmation
Of sale.
HUGH H. HUGHES, Trustee. &c.
Ebensburg, Oct. 6, 1884.
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"IGHLY IMPORTANT

"IGHLY IMPORTANT
H TO BLACKSMITHS.
Four-6fshs of time and hard labor saved oy-
using
ISAAC G. SINGERS
NEW AND COMPLETE TIRE AND BAND
BENDER,
Patented March 10, 1863 It's chief advanta-
ges are
lst. Having strong gear wheels to obtain
power, one man can operate it to bend cold
wagon tire, any size under by inches.
I'd Having movable collars, to hold the
bar square ON the portable rollers, it takes all
twist out Of the bar, while bending in regu-
lar circle.
Sd. 1t can be shifted TO bend to any desired |
circle, from one up to twelve feet, in one
minute.
4th. Having a movable centre post, which
can be quickly taken of, tires and bands are
easily taken out.
5th. The upper ribbed roller will always
draw the bar through.
9th. Being guaged and numbered, card
with directions accompanies it.
The Machine in good (oil the journals)
| running order, bolted upon a strong piece of
timber, without legs CT crank, for S25, or with.
legs and crank for $50.
All cash orders promptly attended to-:
E@. State and County Rights tor sale.
ISAAC o. SINGER.
Ebensburg, April IA, l864-tf.
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FROM OUR SOLDIERS.


LETTER FROM co. G, 2o9TH P, v.-Ne NAIL
| PRovIsIoNAL BRIaADE--NIGH TO A Battle
PRESENT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. &C., &c.
| Correspondence of The Alleghaniar4.
I BERMUDA HUNDRED, Sept. 80.
| The lover sighs, the father thinks OF
| his wife and children, and the boy dreams
of home and the fireside, as each waits liz
| patience for the arrival os mail from his
! native hills. For since we turned our
backs upon Pennsylvania, on the evening
of the 10th inst, until the present time,
we have had no word from home. Yet,
doubtless, it will not be long ere the look
ed-for and longed-for mail arrives.
I am still unable to give you either the
brigade or division to which we are as
signed, though, for the present at least, we
form a portion of the 18th corps. The
brigade consists of the 2O9th, 211th,
206th, Goth and 2OSth, and in the orders
read is termed the provisional brigade.
On Wednesday forenoon we received
orders to march, and soon after proceeded
to our present position, in Buffers front
The night we came, the principal portion
OF the troops stationed here moved to the
north side of the James river, to take part
in movement then contemplated: Yes
terday morning, early, the rising of smoke
told that the action had begun, though
contrary wind carried the sound of the
cannonading in an opposite direction
All reports represent the action as severe,
but, to us, cheeringly successful.
That you may have some idea of our
position, will say that we are somewhat
to the right of the centre of the line ex-
tending from the Appomattox TO the
James, and a mile or more from the canal !
at Dutch Gap.
Yesterday, about one p. m, one man
was killed outright and another mortalIy
wounded in Co. F, 211th, and third Sc
verely wounded in the hip in the 139th |
N. Y, in the following manner: Pursu-
ant to orders received from Col. Potter, of !
the 18th N. H., commanding the brigade, |
it was stationed, principally without arms,
on the parapet of our works, and in full |
view of those of the rebels. This maneu-
yer soon elected she'll from a rebel gun,
which struck a musket and broke it, a |
piece hitting the man above mentioned,
killing him instantly. The man mortally |
wounded died during the night.
The weather here is quite warm-e1ual |
ly as warm as in July last in Ebensburg,
excepting few of the hottest days.
Most of the company are in good health.
Yours, GAMMA.
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A UDITOR'S MOTTO

"A The undersigned uditor apno;rt.a l.,
the Orphans Court of Cambria conn,,- oy
port distribution of the funds in the bsnS ~ re-
Catherine MGlade, formerly Catherine T. u
sidy,) Execatrix of Lewis CASSIDY da. Oas-
upon her third partial account as res,n seveassa,
an Auditor, hereby notifies all persons inter,
es.eo tnae ne wiii attend to the duties of his
of Ebensburg, on TrsoDAY, the 18th d. so
NOVEMBER 1rSat, at one O'Clock. p OF
pbensb,rs John OH E, soANLAN, Auditor
ocnsoarg, Oct 8, ls64-3t.
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FROM JOHNSTO WN.

SEVERAL FATAL ACCIDENTs-A sANGUINARY DIS
CUssIoN-THE MARCH OF IMPROVEMENT.
Correspondence of The Alleghanian.
JoHNsTowN, October 9, 1864.
A sad accident occurred here yesterday.
by which an employee of the Cambria
Iron Company, named Kleiber, lost his
life. He was hauling bale of hay on
wagon, when his horses became frac.ious,
and he was jerked beneath their feet
Before the bystanders could reach him,
he had been killed by kick from one of
the animals. His remains were followed
to their final resting place to- day by large
number of his late fellow employees.
A boy named Opple, of Perkinsville,
aged about eight years, was drowned in
the lock at tha. place on Monday last.
On Tuesday, young man named Rees
fell from mule he was riding, in Pros
pect borough, and had his brains dashed
out. He was instantly killed.
On Thursday, a boy named Knablespire
was run over by train of coal cara in
Cambria borough, and killed. He was
aged about twelve years.
Two soldiers belonging to the squad
encamped on the Fair grounds here got
into difficulty one day last week con-
corning political matters, when one of
them drew knife and Gu. the other pref
ty severely. In compliance with military
rules, the blood-letter was tied to a tree, in
perpendicular position, to give him time
to mediate undisturbed upon the error of
his ways, and to become convinced that,
although he may carry "cheese knife"
it does not necessarily follow that he is
justified in slicing at pleasure fellow man
Herewith.
The brick work of the new woolen fac
tory, at Townsend, is being rapidly push
ed forward. A graded and paved street
runs through the entire Gin prospective)
town. l doubt not ere long this will be
one Of the prettiest villages in Western
Pennsylvania.
The new Presbyterian church will soon
be completed, and will be Que among the
many great improvements that have taken
and are taking place here.
The projected new Lutheran church re-
mains in statu quo, it having progressed
no further toward completion than the
foundation. believe scarcity of brick
layers is the cause of the delay in pushing
the work.
Lieut.. T. L. Heyer, of the hundred
days service" has been circulating around
town for several days. The regiment to
which he is attached (the 194th P. W
is doing duty by conveying substitutes
and drafted men from Baltimore to tie
front. Tho Lieut.. looks to be in good
state of preservation, and processes to like
the service muchly.
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| UDITOR,S NOTICE.

"A The undersigned Auditor appointed by
the Orphans Court of Cambria county, to
report distribution of the funds in the hands
of NJ. Hasson, Esq, Admir-. of the estate of
John Brown, late of Washington tp., decd
upon his partial account confirmed by the
Court at the September term, 1864, hereby
notifies all persons interested in the distribu-
ton of said fund, that he will attend to the
duties of said appointment at his office in the
borough of Ebensburg, on SATURDAY, the
18th day of NOVEMBER next, at one O'Clock,
P. NJ, when and where they can appear or be
debarred from coming in on said fund.
F. A. SHOEMAKER, Auditor.
Ebensburg, Oct. 6, 1864-td
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cant must call for 'sadUertised letters" give the
date of this list, and pay one cent for adver-
sting.
II not called for within one month, they
will be sent to the Dead Letter Office.
Free delivery of letters by carriers, at the
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secured by observing the following rules:
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ly with full name, and request that answers
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out interfering with the writing
N.B.-A request for the return of letter
to the writer, if unclaimed within 80 days or
less, written printed with the writer name,
post Office, and State, across the left-hand end
of the envelope, on the face side, will be COM
piled with at the usual prepaid rate of post
age, payable when the letter is delivered to
the writer.-Sec. %, Law of 1868.
JOHN THOMPSON, P. NJ.
October g. 1864.
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

"A The undersigned Auditor, app oin,aa
by the Court of Common Pleas of C.. -.
county to report distribution OF the roceais
of the real estate of John MGeugh, so1a 70
the Sheriff of said county, at the su II of w W
H. Gardner Co., and Others, on yend II
ponas Nos. and 22, June Term, 1884 49,
by notifies all parties interested n sa;a 80
that he will attend, to the duties of hi, sa.a
Ebensburg, On WEDNESDAY, tbas1e.ts oi
of NOVEMBER next, at one o'c' .ocL NJ uAy
JOHN E.. SCAM AN. Ans;,or
Ebensburg, Oct. 8, l864-3t
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

EBENsBURG AND CREssoN RAILROAD.
On and after Monday, May le, 1864, trains
nm this road will run as follows:
LEAVE EBENSBURd-
At 100 A. N, connecting with Bait. Ex-
press West and Thro' Accom- East.
At6.4O P. NJ, connecting with Mail Train
and Fast Line West and Elk. East.
LEAVE CREssoN-
AtlO.45 A. NJ, or on departure of Thro
Accommodation West.
At 9.15 P. NJ, or on departure OF Fast Line
West.
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We learn that Provost Marshal Burke, of
this county, had his arm broken and was 9TH
erwise severely inj ured by a man in the north
EN- end of the county whom he was attempt
ing to arrest.-Johnsto,cn Democrat.
The foregoing is false in every particu-
lar. Pro. Mar. Burke has not had his
arm broken, neither has he been eother-
wise severely injured" by man whom he
was attempting to arrest, in the north of
the county or elsewhere. The story is
sheer invention throughout. The Demo
crat must have been shamefully sold by
some practical joker, or else it wants to
play, tor purpose, upon the credulity of
its readers.
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In TowN.-We are pleased to see our
friend, Major James A. SkelIy, in town,
on visit. He is enjoying good health,
and looks every inch the soldier The
Major went hence as Lieutenant in Co.
G, l1th cavalry; he was afterward pro-
noted to Captain, and subsequently, about
month since, to the position be now
holds. He is worthy of any and all hon-
ors that may be conferred upon him.
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The cold weather of the past few days
should admonish US all to go at once to
Thompson's cheap store, Ebensburg, and
lay in a supply of winter clothing, under
clothing, 60, &c.
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THIS WAY FOR LORETTO CHEST

Il SPRINGS & ST. AUGUSTINE
The subscriber, having purchased the entire
stock of Horses, Hacks, Carriages, &C.. of the
late arm of Ryan Durbin, begs leave to
inform his friends and the Public ia general
that he is now prepared to furnish them with
every accommodation in his lire of business
His line of Hacks connects with all the traip =.
on the Pa r. R., allowing passengers -
delay whatever. Calls always promptly OF
tended to. JOE F. DURBIF
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II OST.-
IL At Harrisburg, during last month, a
PROMISSORY NOTE for $4,000, drawn in
favor of Daniel Long by VIM. Berkstresser.-
this note as payment has been stopped on the
same DANIEL LONG.
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SMALL PROFITS 7"
1864.

1864.
THE LATEST ARRIVAL
A. A. BARKER,
EBENsBuRa, Pa.
The subscriber takes pleasure in announ-
cling to the people of Ebensburg and vicinity
that he has just received. at his store, on
High street, the largest and most complete
assortment of
summer Goods
ever before brought to this county, all OF
which he is determined to sell cheaper than
the cheapest.
DRY GOODS,
In endless variety.
DRESS GOODS,
Of every description
WOOLLEN GOODS,
A full and complete assortment
WHITE GOODS,
Embracing all the latest styles
EMBROIDERIES,
Handsome and of the best quality.
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS,
Of all sorts, sizes widths and prices
HOOP SKIRTS AND BALMORALS,
The latest and best styles.
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
A better and cheaper article than ever befor
offered to this community.
BOOTS AND SHOES,
Of the very best workmanship.
HATS AND GAPS,
Fashionable and of durable material
MILLINERY GOODS AND NOTIONS
HOSIERY AND GLOVES.
BUFFALO ROBES. |
Hardacare, Queenswars, Groceries, Flour, Bacon !
Cheese, Syrups, Molasses, Mackerel, Her
ring and Cod Fish, Iron and Mails, |
Cedar and Willow Ware, Drugs
and Medicines, Carbon and |
Fish Oil, etc., etc., etc.
These, and many other descriptions of !
Goods, too numerous to here mention, con- |
stantly On hand.
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PATRONIZE YOUR OWN!
TIE Protection Mutual Fire Insurance Co,
OF CAMBRIA COUNTY.
LOCATED AT EBENsB BURG, PA.
HNHE 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 pre-
sents reliable and cheap medium, through
which persons may secure themselves against
probable losses by fire.
Office on Centre Street nearly opposite
Thompsons 'sMountain House,
JOHN WILLIAMS, Prest.
d. J. JONES, Sec'y. Treas.
A. A. BARKER, Agent
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.CHOOL BOOKS !

GCHOOL BOOKS
~ STATIONERY
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
The subs criber invites the attention of tho
public, and of Country Merchants especially,
to his large ass ssortmeEt Of
SCHOOL BOOKS,
WRITING LETTER PAPERS,
ENVELOPES,
BLANK BOOKS,
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS,
STATES, and
STATiONERYsof all kinds.
A complete assortment of MUSIC BOOKS
can only be found in the city at the subscri-
bers-
All goods sold at the lowest wholesale cash
rates.
BSH Call and examine before buying else
where CHARLES c. MELLOR,
81 Wood ST.,
Bet. Diamond Alley and 4th ST.,
aug4, lS64-3m PITTSBURG
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FIRST CLASS co UNTRY STORE,
where anything or everything person may
need or desire can be obtained.
By buying large stock at a time, and pay
ing for the same almost entirely in Cash, the
subscriber is enabled to sell considerably
cheaper than other dealers in this community.
To be convinced of the truth of this assertion
you need only call aud examine his Schedule
of Prices.
NO CHARGE FOR SHOWING GOODS.
Customers will be waited upon by accom-
modating Statesmen.
HF The Public is requested TO roll in
the more the merrier-and secure Bargains
A. A BARKER
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u NJ. PIKE,
L. (sUCcEssoR TO GREEN 4 BRO !
LUMBER MERCHANT, PLANING MILL,
SASH AND DOOR FA CTORY,
CHEST SPRINGS, CAMBRIA CO., Pa.
1@r Flooring Boards, Sash, Doors, Vene-
tian and Panel Shutters, made to order and
constantly on hand June 8 l864-ly
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EBENsBURa, Pa.

The subscriber takes pleasure in announ-
cling to the people of Ebensburg and vicinity
that he has just received. at his store, on
High street, the largest and most complete
assortment of
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II ETTERS REMAINING UNCLAIMED

L, 1864.
Miss Lizzie Jones,
w. c. Ringer,
Ras. Litzinger,
Miss Mag. Milvickle,
Miss Pamila Moser,
Robert Plender,
Thos. l.. Reese,
Thomas Rager,
Miss Matilda Rager,
Miss Cathern Shoe
maker,
w. l. Fitting,
Mrs. Susan Qitu,
Mrs. S. A. Thomas,
Mrs. E. t.,
M MI
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SEVERAL FATAL ACCIDENTs-A sANGUINARY DIS
CUssIoN-THE MARCH OF IMPROVEMENT.
Correspondence of The Alleghanian
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Summer Goods

ever before brought to this county, all OF
which he is determined to sell cheaper than
the cheapest.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-10
Gov. Curtin's Message.
HARRISBURG. Monday. Aug. 9, lsG

The special session of the Legislature meets
10 morrow. Gov. Curtin's Message VIII fully discuss
the great question involving the immediate organiza.
ton OF the militia Of the State. He recommends what
may be briefly termed the enrolment OF all men capable
of military duty; raid rolls to be preserved in such man
nor AZ that when certain force IL needed the quota OF
each district within the State can be immediately made
ont and n draft made for the number required from the
whole number enrolled; such truoDs TO be equipped.
armed and Paid by the cOmmOnwe alth, and 10 serve
only within its boundary. and for State defense
The next important topic is the late disaster az mann
bersbuTg. The Governor has made it point to gather
all the facts connected with that henous TRANSACTION
Statistics have been prepared giving ~ accurately as
possible the full extent Of the pcounary losses when
have accrued from the burning Of Chambersbnrg
stating also frce of Rchc.s that perper1ted thai
fell work. and giving the forces which the Government
had to insure The protection OF the people IN tna region
Another feature OF this document VIII be It's indlg
nant rejection of the false charges which certain Of tie
pres e and reckless partisan leaders OF SewNork have
cat upon tie Government and people az PonnsylVanis
The following letter from the Adjutant General
dated Aug. /. 1861 is the only reply yet received:
WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUrASr.G ESERALs OFFICE,
WARRINGTON d. G.. Aug J, 1864.
"SR: have the honor TO acknowledge receipt OF a
Joint letter from yourself and the Governor OF Mary
land dated July-l. 1864. asking authority 10 raise
volunteer force in your respective States to be ex-
cusycy used home local defence end for guard
ing the foTds Of the Potomac. In repy, am directed
by the Secretary Of War 10 inform You that the popb
ston has been fully considered and that the authority
asked for cannot be granted. In this connection please
see tue o Congress- approved Feb 49, le62 as pro-
mulgaed in General Orders No - series OF iso2 rom
tlis Office THOMAS NJ. VINCENT,
Assistant Adjutant-t eneraL"
The suggestion has been frequently made by unre.
nccing persons that the State should raise force and
Keep il crmaneniy in the fed for her defense Apart
for other considerations il is 20 be observed that the
expense Of such measure would be quite beyond the
present ability Of the State. To raise and maintain an
army Of fifteen regiments nd any smeler force would
be Inadequate would iuyohe annual expenditure Of
more than 1ffecn nIDOu OF dollars.