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The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1865-02-02

Our COMMON SCHooLs.-Through the
sentative to the State Legislature from
Cambria county, we have received copy
of the report of the Superintendent of
Common Schools of Penn eVania for the
year ending June l, 1864. From it we
learn that the whole number of schools in
the State, not including the city and coun-
ty of Philadelphia, is II, ,566, an increase
on the preceding year of 405. The whole
attendance of pupils is 637,7S5, an in
crease of $3.50, Average attendance,
800, ,522, an increase of 1900. Per cen
tum average, .626; the preceding year,
635. Average length of school term,
5 months II days. Average cost of each
pupil per month, So cents, an increase of
8 cents. Whole number male teachers in
1864, 6,903; in 1868, 1870. Whole
number female teachers, 7,765 in 1868,
7,172. Average salary male teachers per
month, S25 42; female teachers, S20.16.
Total cost of tuition, 81, 1922, ,664, an in
crease of S194, ,624. Total cost Of system,
being whole amount of tax levied and
State appropriation, including $50, ,335 to
Philadelphia schools, S2,381, ,172; an in
crease of S97,073. The total number of
schools, including Philadelphia, is II, ,932;
and pupils, 7O9,930. The total cost of
the system, including taxes levied, amount
paid by Philadelphia, and State appropri-
alton, was, S3,21S,355. By examination
of the foregoing statistics, it will be seen
that the State has nobly sustained he-
benefcent educational system, even amidst
the horrors and uncertainties of desola-
ting civil war.
We also gather from the report the
following statistics with regard to the con-
dition of the system in Cambria county:
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1865-02-02

SUPPLEMENTARY DRAFT.-The third
supplementary graft for this district took
place at Provost Marshal headquarters,
Hollidaysburg, on the 25th ult. The fol-
lowing is list of those drafted in Cam
bria county:
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1865-02-02
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
;BENsBURa AND CREssoN RAILROAD.

EBENsBURG AND CRESsoN RAILROAD
On and after Monday, October 81, 1864,
trains on this road will run as follows:
LEAVE EBENsBURG-
At 600 A. NJ, connecting with Pitts. & E.
Elk. West and Fast Mail East.
At 525 P. NJ, connecting with Pitts. & E.
Ex. East and Nail Train West.
LEAVE ericsson
At 1l.27 A. NJ, or on departure of Harr.
Accommodation East.
At $40 p. NJ, or on departure OF Mail
Train West.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1865-02-02
INSURANCE AGENCY

: Jarnes Purse, agent for the Blair county
and Lycoming Mutual Fire Insurance Com
p2nies, Johnstown, Pa.
b. Will attend promptly to making insu-
rance Ia any part Of Cambria county upon
application by letter or in person.
March 18th IS63-tf
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1865-02-02
CELLERS' LIVER PILLSI
B0~ Read and Judge for yourself. -@s

March 20, 1873
Mr.. R. E. SELLERs-Dear- Sri think it
duty owe to you and the public generally to
state that 1 have been afflicted with Liver
Complaint for long time, and so badly that
an abscess formed and broke, which left me
IN very low state. Having heard of your
celebrated Liver Pills being for sale by A r.
Sharp, West Liberty, and recommended to me
by my physician, DR.. F. Smith, concluded
to give them fair trial 1 purchased one
box, and 1ound them just what they are rec
ommended-the best Liver Pills ever used
and after taking tour boxes, ! find the dis
ease has entirely left me, AID am now per-
fectly well. Respectfully yours,
D. II. COLEMAN.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1865-02-02
a UDITOR'S NOTICE.-

z UUIIUR'S NOTICE.-
IN The undersigned Auditor appojnted bv
the Orphans Court of Cambria county to re-
port distribution of the funds in the hands of
VIM Palmer, Esq, administrator of the estate
OF Daniel knepper, deceased, hereby notifies
an an persons interested that he will attend to
'ne oUtles OF said appointment at his Office.
IN the borough of Ebensburp. on THURSnAV
2oth cay of JANUARY, inst, at one o'clock
:. NJ, at which time all persons are required
to present their claims, or be debarred from
coming in for share Of the fanG
JN0- E, SCANLAN, Auditor.
Jany. II, l665-3t
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1865-02-02
& CREMER.

'A1hOh % ChEME Elk,
Il AT THE HUNTINGDON NURSERIES,
HUNTINGDON, Pa.
Sell fruit Ornamental Tress Vines Sc. of
better growth, larger size, and at lower price.
than any of the Northern or Eastern Nurseries
ana warrant them true to name
Standard Apple trees at I82 cents each
Sic per loo.
Sl5 pei 10
Standard Pear trees, SO to rs cts oach.
Dwarf Pear trees, sos toSl each-2o to So
per 100
dwarf Apple trees, SO to IS cts each
Standard Cherry trees 374 to rs cts
Dwarf Cherry trees so to 70 cts.
Plum trees 80 cts
Apricot trees 40 to so cts
Nectarine trees 25 cts each.
Grape Vines % cts to 81.
Silver Maple trees 62I to 81.
European Ash, as to l.
European Larch, 70 cts to I.50
Norway Spruce, SO cts to ST.
American Baisam Pine, 70 cts to SI5o
American Chinese Arbor Vita. SO Ct
$I.5O
Strawberry Plants, 81 per 100, &C. 90
Huntington. Jan. 25, IS6O-tf.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1865-02-02
FHNHIS WAY FOR LORRTTO. CHEST

4 SPRINGS & ST. AUGUSTINE !
The subscriber, having purchased the entire
STOCK OF Horses, Hacks, Carriages, Sc. of the
!ate hrm OF Ryan s. Durbin, begs leave to
INFORM ~ his friends and the Public in general
@thaC @ ne Is ROW prepared TO furnish them with
every accommodation in his line of business
His line of Hacks connects with all the trsirs
on the Pa. R. R., allowing passengers no
delay whatever. Calls always promptly at
'enueu TO- JOE f. DURBlN
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1865-02-02
4 N0AL! COAL! COAL!

4 EOALi COAL! COAL!
- The subscriber is now carrying on the
Coiliery Of VIM. Tiley, Sr at Lilly Station.
on the Pennsylyania Railroad. Cambria coun-
ty' aud will be glad to fill all orders, TO any
amount OF citizens OF Ebensbnrg and vicin
ity. Satisfaction as to quality of Coal Omar
anted in ali cases WV. THEY
April IS. IS64-6m
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1865-02-02
CELLERS' vERMIFUGEI
From Rev, S. Wakefield, former Pastor of the
Liberty street NJ. E. Church.

Liberty street NJ. E. Church.
Mr.. r. E. SELLERs-It is from a sense of
duty, as well as with great pleasure, that
bear testimony to the virtue of your Justly
celebrated Vermifuge. 1 procured a single
bottle, and gave it to three of my children,
who had been i'll tor several weeks. The ell
dest seven years old, the next four, and
the youngest eighteen months. The first
passed ffty-six worms, the second forty-sev-
en-, and the third a considerable number, not
distinctly recollected. Since then they have
been doing well, and are now in GOOD health.
Truly, S. WAKEFIELD.
Price 25 cents.
PREPARED AND SOLD BY
r. E. SELLERS & CO.,
[decl-ly PITTS9URG, Pa.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1865-02-02

"A young man named Alfred Hill,
brakeman, was accidentally knocked off
the cars at Conemaugh, on Monday of last
week, and run over by a locomotive. His
left leg was thereby SO badly mutilated
that amputation became necessary.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1865-02-02
: INDsEY' IMPROVED
BLOOD -SEARCHER |

-SEARCHERl
For the cure of all diseases arising from an
impure state of the blood, such as
Scrofuia,
Cancerous formations,
Cutaneous diseases,
Erysipelas, Boils,
Pimples on the face,
Sore Eyes. Scald Head,
letter affections,
Old and stubborn ulcers,
Rheumatic disorders,
Dyspepsia, CostiVeness,
Jaundice, Salt Rheum,
Mercurial diseases,
General Debility,
Liver Complaint,
Loss of Appetite,
Low Spirits,
Foul Stomach,
Female Complaints,
Together with all other
disorders from i'm
proper condition of the
circulatory system.
As a general Tonic, its effects are most
benignant, and it cannot fail to benefit
where used perseyeringly, and according
to directions.
PREPARED AND SOLD BY
r. E. SELLERS & CO., PITTSBURGH, PA.
TOHNSON'S
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1865-02-02

va Ps' OdmOCA II.
Jr, OF an Iowa company and regiment,
was in town for day last week. He has
changed considerably in appearance, has
"Sam," since we knew him for boy few
In years and of size about knee high to a
grasshopper. Time works wonders, and
that was four years ago. "Sam" is now a
tull-grown, stalwart man, abundantly able
to hoe his own row through life. He
looks every inch the soldier, and is held
In high repute by his comrades in arms.
His regiment was originally assigned to
duty in the Southwest, afterwards served
with Sheridan in the Shenandoah valley,
and is now with Sherman down at Savan-
nah... Capt. r. Litzinger, Co. G, 209th
T. ", arrived home on Saturday, on
short leave of absence. He is looking
we'll himself, and reports the rest of 'the
boys" in the same enviable hygienic con-
clifton. Capt. j. G. Burke, Asst. Provost
Marshal for Cambria county, intends ia
king up his residence in Ebensburg the
beginning of the present month, when the
various squads of soldiers scattered thro'-
out the county will be rendezvoused here,
making this their base of operations. :.
The quota of this (the 17th) district un-
der the late call as per the revised enroll
nent is l,6O4, reduction of some 700 on
the quota as first announced. Of this
number, Cambria vii! probably have 425
men to furnish. The something or-other
oil company, with Mr.. P. Collins as its
head, has broke ground in search
of petroleum in Allegheny township, this
county, distance of about three miles
from Loretto
On, THE Snow During the week
just past, we experienced a continuation
OF stormy weather unequalled in the mem
ory Of the oldest inhabitant. Snow fell
In extravagant quantities, and without let
up, from Monday morning till the follow
ing Sunday, and during all this time the
wiads blew veritable hurricane. The
result was, all the highways, byways,
streets and pavements in this section were
drifted up-blockaded-rendered impas-
sable-snow bound. The train on the Z.
4 c. RR. made single trip, on Monday,
and then stuck. AS we write, it has not
succeeded in digging it way back here
The mails and passengers to and from
Cresson were and are yet carried 'on run
ners." The Northern mails came in and
went out once during the week. It is un-
necessary to say that this plethora eff snow
etfectually put veto on outdoor business
and pleasure of every description We
never saw the like of it-of this week of |
storms and outrageous squalls. 1t beat
Banagher ten to one, and Banagher, you
know, beats the devil. We may add we
don't particularly desire to see the like of |
it for some time to come
With the really fine weather inaucura-
ted with the present week, we may rea-
'onably expect speedy resumption of
communication, by rail and otherwise,
with the world at large. So mote it be
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1865-02-02

EXPLOSION OF A LoCoMoTIvE-FOur
Cambria County Tictims.-At O'Clock
on Wednesday morning last, engine No.
IL on the Pennsylvania Railroad exploded
while standing on the track near the out
er depot, Pittsburg. There were four
men on the "house" when the explosion
occurred, namely-John Good, conductor;
Patrick Doran, engineer; John Plender,
brennan, and William Ribblett, brakesnan.
The "dome" of the engine was blown en-
trely off, carrying away the "house" with
1t. The men were ali blown off the en-
glne, or carried away with the "house,"
and two of them, Good and Ribblett, were
dangerously injured. Doran and PlenGer
were not seriously hurt.
The cause of the explosion is matter
OF mere conjecture. Engineers who ex-
amined the wrecked boiler give it as their
opinion that the iron used was of an infe-
nOr quality, and that the boiler, or "dome, :"
rather, was not properly braced All
agree that there was a plentiful supply
OF water in the boiler at the time of the
explosion.
GOOD and Ribblet reside at Conemaugh,
THIS county, Doran at Wilmore, and Plen-
uer until short time since resided in the
vicinity of Ebensburg. They were all
properly cared for, aud are doing we'll as
could be expected.
T. 8; Since writing the foregoing, we
learn that Ribblett has died from the ef-
iects of his injuries.
-Peterson's Magazine for February is
VI our table. 1t is replete with excellent
l'aulng matter, recipes, &C., while its en-
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1865-02-02

A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
IA Letters of Administration on the eststs
OF William Todd Sloan, late of Ebensburg bor-
ough, deceased, having been granted the s,h
scriber by the Register of Cambria county all
persons indebted to said estate arc herein,
notified to make immediate payment of Their
respective accounts, and those HAVING cls;r,s
against il viii present them, prooerly aptben-
ticated, for settlement
RACHEL A. SLOAN, Adm,x.
Eoensburg, Jany. u, l865~6t
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1865-02-02

-Peterson's Magazine for February is
VI our table. 1t is replete with excellent
auing matter, recipes, &c, while its en-
savings and fashion plates are of supe-
''0r order Subscribe for it
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1865-02-02

SHARP TRANsACTIoN.-The Holidays
burg Register gives the following illustra
ton Of some Of the beauties of the bounty
brokerage system: GA man enrolled in
Woodberry township, Blair county, au-
thorized substitute broker here to put in
a substitute for him, limiting the price to
the sum of 81, 200. The broker employed
another in Allegheny township to put in
the substitute, limiting him to $1,000
The last put in poor, ignorant fellow,
and gave him $500. So that, out of the
1000 paid by the principal, the substi-
tute got $500, the first broker 5000, and
the second s700w
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1865-02-02

THE IMMORTAL j. N.-This eccentric
individual, who has frequently visited
this town and addressed our people on
the War-Peace question, has become a
"martyr." We notice by our Western
exchanges that j. N. recently made ap-
plication to the Sheriff Of Franklin coun-
ty, Ohio, for admission to one of the
darkest dungeons in his prison, and at his
own request was chained and placed
therein. He has adopted this course, he
says, to assume the pressure" upon him
self, a2d so save his friends from being
answerable for any bad consequences which
may or might result from the course be is
pursuing.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-10-11
NOTICE IN PARTITION.

s1FIRcbsrtw FOOL. Of Wood county, 2 Almond
GA1 Htd Elizabeth J. Pol. cf RichlsnS coun.
tv, g.. George ". Pool, Sarah A. Pool, Ecsetsa
NJ. Pool, Frank NJ. Pool, Jessie F. Pool Ira 5.
Pool 4 Lucy Ann Pool. Of the county Of Wyan-
dot, O., will take notice that petition was
6Iel against them, ON the 26th day Of August,
A.D.. 1855, IN the Court Of Common Pleas,
within and for the county of Wyandot and
State of Ohio, BY Harvey j. Pool of said county,
and is now pending wherein. Said Harvey j;
Pool, demands partition Of the following real
estate 60. wit The East half Of the North west
quarter Of section twenty three (23) in Town
ship two (2) Range fourteen East (l4l Of the
Wyandot reserve in the said county. Of Wyan.
dot, and State of Ohio, containing eighty acres
more ar less. and that at the next term Of said
court, the said Harvey J Pool will apply for
,"sI !, an order that partition may be made OF said
asf Dated tbs 26th day Of August, A. d., 1865.
,tosfs6 slaE w % HARVEY y. POOL, by
-bloa 70 esn3 sas Henry Maddux, his Atty
aemAug. goth, ls65.--6t, 70 aEfel edi gsl
{, 49, is.fA 4.t
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-10-11
NOTICE.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

The undersigned has been appointed and
qualified as Administrator de bonis non upon
the Estate of Henry Cochenour, late OF Wyan-
dot County, deceased Dated at Upper San
tember, 1865. JACOB COON,
September 81, 1855. ST. t77-4T "a -f-
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-10-11

!. M5wrssrrs. Generalricket Agent
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-12-18
A Bit of War History-Eee's SnrrendeE
prasnesiitateti.

The following passage is from the forthcoming
volume Of PoIlard'a Southern history Of The
Fourth Year Of tho War"
There can be no doubt in history that Gen. Lee
in taking his army away from Richmond and Peters
lessness Of the war; and had predetermined its sur
render. The most striking proof of this Is that
his retreat there order published against
sraggling-a thing unprecedented in all deliberate
and strategic retrPatsaud nothing whatever done to
maintain discipline The men were not animated
by the style of general orders usual such occasions
They struggled ard deserted almost Ut viii.
An idea ran through the Virginia troops that with
the abandonment of Richmond the warwas hopeless
and that they would be justified in refusing to fight
outside the limits of their State. Nothing done
the army. The Virginia troops scattered off TO their
seen that Pickett was left with only Il handful Of
men. Some Of the brigade commanders had not hest
tated to advise their that the war was virtually
over. and thaC they had better 20 home and make
crops.
But there are other proofs, besides the omission
Of the measures against struggling usual on retreats,
that General Lee had preYised Il surrender Of bis
army. lie carried of from Petersburg and Rich
innnd all the transportation of his army sufficient,
perhaps, for one hundred thou and men, certainly
largely in excess of the actual needs Of the retreat
The excessive number OF Virginia troops who were
permitted TO drop ont Of the ranks and return TO
their homes shows very we'll that there was no firm
purpose to carry the out Of the limits of that
State Prisoners taken on the retreat invariably re
ported that the army was soon TO be halted for Il
surrender and General Gusts Lee. whom captured
by the enemy, is alleged to have made the same
elatiOns of his fathers designs
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-12-18
Fha Greatest known Salt Mine liz the


We have had the pleasure of meeting recently with
the Hon. D. d. Avery, the proprietor of the immense
island )" Take, or mountain" Of salt in st. Msry's
parish as we have seen it variously styled.
The salt mine or island belonging to Judge Avery
is perhaps The most extensive in the known world.
tanned from the famous Cracow mines Of Poland, re-
Quires no rcboiIng. During the early part Of the
10 the South
The name Of lhe island is Petit Ance." and con-
ists Of hill at me point: I3p feet high contain
waters Of Bayou Nermilli0n, situated about nine
miles from NerniIlion bay, in the above named
parish.
Although salt has been manutac ured upon tn
island for many years. yet the discovery o. the mines
was not made until 1868.
The deposit seems inezhaustibe, and promises to
be Of the greatest Developments Of the age. Al
though the production Of salt in the United States in
lS6 nearly thirteen millions of bushels, yet the
imporatonS of this article from foreign purls were
Nery Iar.e-BltDm RnAnc Lm.l LanLet.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-12-18
AEsEAR1EES IS.

TaE OPEEA-We notice BY our Now York eI-
changes that Maretzek was rendered an ovation at
he Academy on Friday night, which testified the
great satisfaction tine performances Of the company
lad siYen the public during the season. Mr.. Leonard
Jerome. the well known banker, on behalf Of Moses
L. GriunelI. Auguste Belmont and other prominent
citizens presented the ImpressariO with u handsome
service of plate, accompanied by IN address Of II
aIghiy complimentary character. 10 which MaretEek
made u behttiHg response.
The troupe open tonight with Martha. which will
e rendered in splendid style Attention Is called TO
he advertisement.
HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE-Htss Maggie Mitchell.
This brilliant and charming actress appears tonight
n The OutcaSt.' play in which sue suottIus
tae role Of Anna The Uutcast. 1t II very emo
lonul play. Miss Mitchell VIII De supported oy Nj.
..aIl, lir. DUBOIS. Mrs. Wilkins and oturrs.
MARYLA,D ISsTIUTE.-Mr. DeCorlVya Of New
ork, viii give us admirable lecture Un "CouT.slIp
md Marriage ut the Mary uHI Institute tins G. euns
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-12-18
Letter from Mr.. Sumner 10 Mrs. Cobaen.


"BOsToS. October 5, 1866
My dear Maian:-I have been charged BY the
convention Of the republicans of Massachusetts, over
which | had the honor Of presiding, 10 communicate
TO you resolutions unanimously adopted by them ex
pressing their grateful regard for the memory Of your
late husband and their symlathy youin your be-
reavement. Knowing Mr.. Golden personally as did
for many years, and corresponding with him on pub
lie questions confess sense of PERSONAL loss beyond
that OF my ieOw-ctizens. lie was tho
good friend of my country and he was my own
private friend. Therefore, in making this communi-
cation. desire to express my own individual grief
His lamented dea ath has caused chasm not only in
his own home and country, but here in the United
States. We all miss him and mourn him. He was
wise and good man. Though an Englshman by
mankind knowing well that the welfare and true
glory of his great country were best assured b.
soled in your great bereavement, and that your
children may be blessed in life ask you to accept
the respect with which have the honor TO be. dear
madam, your very faithful servant,
"CHARLEs SUMNER"
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-12-18
TIA GRAPE CRor.-The following letter has been
received ct the State Dnnarlmont.
UNITED STATES CONSULATE,
l. NJ

FUNCHAL, MADEIRA, Nov. 70, 1865
SIR: | beg TO inform you matter of general in
formation that the grape crop of this island has Just
been gathered, and the amount Of yield is about four
thousand pipes of wine, which is nearly double that
of last year, and the belief is that 'he crop viii be
still greater next year. The blight still continues to
& considerable extent, but the grape is saved from
utter destruction by the Of sulphur which cannot
however, be thoroughly washed from the grape, or
extracted from the juice hence the wine is not so
good rs before the blight
There is but little old wine on the island. and as
the i'll not ONE into the market for three years
10 come the price will still keep up, but after that
the price OF Madeira wine go down co sideraby,
from the double fact of the increased yelI an the
PLANTERS ag in planting the vine instead o. sugar
cane. Many are pulling up their canes and planting
instead vines. nee. again. the yield Of sugar in
the island will decrease in quantity The yield OF
sugar the present year mas been about five hundred
thousand pounds English
WITH great respect, L have the honor to be your
most Ubedlent servant, CHARLES 4 LEAs,
United States Consul
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-12-18
CITY NOTICES.

FIFTH AVENUE STYLE IN CHARLES STRsEr.-Messrs.
May Brothers have opened an emporium of fine Ha-
vana cigars and superior brands Of tobacco at No.
81 y Charles street. and advertise large and choice
assortment Of meerschaum pipes and smokers. They
also keep an excellent selection OF Fickey's h. X.
wooden pipes which were recently awarded the first
premium at the American Institution in New York
Their establishment IS elegantly fitted up and in i'm
..ution of the style Of the Fifth avenue, in New
York, containing a very handsome walnut show
case, with about 80 locked and numbered drawers
the keys Of which are il the hands Of their custom
rrs. who, purchasing by the box, keep their cigars
here, and thus enjoy superior articles at lower
rates than in other establishments We have no
doubt that this convenient innovation will find
much favor IN our city as il has done in New York