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The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1866-01-04
Surgeon Z. s. Vols. and Breyet 1t, Col

HEADoRs. PRo. Mar. I7TH DISTINCT,
HoLLIDAYsBURG, June l, 1861.
=. II. Barter, Surgeon U. S. 4.
DoCToR In conformity to instructions
IN your circular, dated at Washington, D.
G., May lst, 1865, | herewith forward
lay written report, giving as the result Of
ny experience such Information as l can
90 the sections therein contained
On the 18th of May, 1868, the Board
cf Enrolment convened at this place, or
ganized and divided the district into sub
districts, aud proceeded from that time in
the regular discharge Of the duties of the
office.
On the 18th of August, 1863, we com
mcnced the first draft, and on the 7th of
September began to examine drafted men.
During the first few days l was some
what embarrassed in the examination,
and was disposed to believe that drafted
men would sometimes tell the truth but
my experience soon taught me that the
declaration of every conscript under exam
iuation must be dlsregarded if the surgeon
expects to do his duty faithfully to the
Government. My early impressions too,
we're that every soldier must enjoy perfect
health, and be free from blemish on his
person if he would endure the privations,
Narashlps and long marches incident to
army hte; this impression led me to put
very liberal construction on the differ
ent sections of par. 50. Consequently on
'he nTst day found by reference to my
Leeord, that out Of 81 men examined,
- were exempt; aud that too, from lot
OF toierably good men. | subsequently,
became more rigid as grew familiar with
lae duties OF the Office, and learned to
uIsLngulsh more clearly between the real
And telgned disease. l held more men to
service, and grew every day more incred-
uious as TO the honesty of drafted and
enrolled men when it is their interest to
4eceiVe the Board. There are. however,
honorable exceptions which a practiced
surgeon will readily detect.
As nearly as | can ascertain have ex-
amine6 up to this time of
Drafted men, ..................,... 472l
recruits and Substitutes, es,............... 3,796
and enrolled men,. en,...................... 1881
Maklng in ,778
or IN rorLd numbers, sixteen thousand ;
for many recruits aud substitutes presen-
led themselves for examination SO mani
testify unit for military duty that 1 dis
missed them without wasting time or
paper to make their record.
The 18th District of Pennsylvania,
comprises the counties of Cambria, Blair,
huntingdon and Miffiin in direct line
due east and west. 1t is 135 miles long,
and 30 wide, bounded on the west by
Indiana and Westmoreland /; south by
Somerset, Bedford and Franklin east, by
Juniata and Snyder; and north by Cen.
ire aud Clearfeld.
The Pennsylvania Central Railroad
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19


DEAR REPUBLICAN After having spent this
holy day in resting, as we are commanded TO
do, | thought would devote portion of the
night in writing to you, rs don't suppose a
little information from Dixie is Objectionable.
cam 9 here last November under very pecu-
liar and embarrassing circumstances,b but at the
time OF my arrival, did not intend locating
here. After I had been here a short time
became acquainted With the people very rap
idly, and formed qnite an attachment to them
then concluded to start business here, which
did, and thus far have done exceedingly we'll
The people here, though strange to say, are
very different from any | have met in the
South. They are kind, courteous, and socia-
BILE, and what Is better than all, strong Union
sentiment prevails here, and continued dur ing
the war. Those persons, however, are looked
upon with kind OF contempt by the fanatic po-
liticisns of the city, but they are so far in the
minority that their political influence does not
prevent the election Of some of the Union
candidates for the city offices. Gen. Sherman
is not very popular here, owing to th e immense
suffering of the city from his Illuminating fire
works. The city was nearly entirely destroyed
from the looks of it last November. Mr..
Sherman could not have had any particular
object to shoot at, but fred at the pile. 1t is,
however, being rapidly rebuilt, thus develo-
ping the cuergy of the Southern people, par
ticularly In this place occasionally meet
Northern man here who came down to purchase
cotton, and some have located themselves here
in various branches OF business The city
council has been thoroughly reorganized, and
the strictest order now prevails. When first
came here the citizens were apparently demor-
allied, not a night would pass scarcely that
some poor unfortunate victim would be muir
dered iu the street and robbed, The town had
to be strongly guarded by the military and po-
lice during the reign Of Martial Law. But
these outrages have nearly subsided, and the
prejudice feeling is rapidly diminishing. A
large fire occurred here few days ago, and
destroyed iour extensive business buildings;
the goods were all insured for the full value.
The iremen worked actively, and it is gener-
ally believed that the property might have teen
saved il the cisterns had been in order. Every
preparation ia now being made 10 renew the
FIRE department, and the people seem to be
convinced that self preservation ia the first
law Of nature. All this would do very well
when completed, but it looks so much like
locking the door after the horse is stolen.
j. W. Il.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19


nea-It Is stated, IS the result of receat
scient fic Investigations ia Elrope, th 1t the
cholera has ragged chiefly in places where the
Inhabitants drink impure water. The same
cause aggravates cholera and all malignant
diseases in this country, slso,
MARRIAGES IN GEoRGiA.-rhe Legislature OF
Georgia has passed Il ia ordering that mar
rages between coIored people shall he solemn =
lied the same way us marriages between
whites. The act also provides heavy penalty
against the marriage of u white person and
ono of African descent.
eE-It is slated that the President has tele-
graphed to The overnor of Louisiana cot to
permit the issue OF a certificate OF election to
John I. Monroe, the newly elected Mayor OF
New Orleans.
Has-There was great land slide on tn e
Connellsville Railroad, at Pittsburg, on Sua-
day, night week. Rocks estimated to weigi
over 5000 TONS covered one hundrt feet of tn
railroad track, and destroyed the main build
| ing aad machinery of a rolling mills
BeA- Nearly 100 Veteran Reserve officers nav
| been ordered to report to Gen Howard, fe
duty in the Frsedmens Bureau.
! The capture OF the guerrilla Quantrell
confirmed. lie will be brought 10 Washing
ton for trial.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

THE CHoLRRA-Hslps Journal of Health
gives the following practical suggestions,
which deserve the immediate attention OF all
who wish TO avoid the scourge Of cholera.
W which threatens to attack us next summer:
LIST. Every householder owes it to himself,
TO his family, to his neighbors, to the commu-
mtg in which he resides, to have his house,
from cellar TO garrett, from the street curb 10
the rear line of his lot, most scrup ulously
ceansed, by sweeping. washing aud white
washing.
ID. Every man who has any authority In
city or town government should consider him
self bound by the oath of Office, and by every
consideration OF humanity, to give himself no
rsst until every street, alley, close gutter aud
sewer, is placed in a state OF al perfect clean
liness as possible, and kept 90 until the frosts
of the next season come.
3D. The eleansings should ma done now, in
February aud March, beca17s, if put od until
warm weather, the very effort necessary to the
removal of filth, will only tend, in the essen
tiAl nature of things to hasten the appearance
OF the disease, to increase its malignity, and
TO extend the time of it's devastations be-
cause, the suns of spring and summer tbs
| sooner warm into life and intensity tho viper
c and malignant influence, which, In its re-
morseless tread, wrecks so much OF human
happiness and desolates so many hearth
| stoGes.'
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

EeA. II is stated that to extsrminale vermin
from any animal it is only necessary to cover
him with grease or oil. Any kind of oil will
do. Il appears that the vermin breathe
through small holes situated In varous parts
of their bodies, which the oil or grease closes
up, aud they Immediately die.
1SThe Texas Convention has passed an
ordinance permitting freedmen to testify in
the Courts.
I-Ssnstor Sherman left Washington on
Wednesday, to stump Go n necticut for the Re-
pubicans,
nsA- Major Gen. Edward McUook has been
! appointed Minister to the Sandwich Islands.
Rs5y-Thc King of Belgium has sent specia
Embassy TO Washington, TO announce his ac'
cession 70 the throne.
March l3th, by the Rev. J. Dyson, Mr.. wn
N. Twaidrll TO Miss Mary II. Wcba,eri both O
birmingham Township, Delaware co., Pa.
nsa.A North Carolina postmaster has re
stored over $1,000 in coin belonging TO the q
vernment which he buried for safety at the b'
: ginning OF tue war
esan Wallace Whittlesey, ex-Treasury CieI
- on lrial at Washington for stealing U.
g bonds, has been found guilty, with rscp
meudation to mercy.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19
TO YOUNG MEN,

in what wny do you spend your leisure eve
hinge In idleness-in frivolous amussments
or in the company of those who will no. cor
rupt your morals Remember if you would
prepare yourself for future usefulness you must
devote every spare moment to study. First be
industrious in your several employments du-
ring the hours of business, never complain that
IL is your lot to work, count it an honor, go
about with cheerfnlness and alercity; it will be
habit, and by becoming 80, will be a pleas
ure AMI delight. Make it your business to pro-
mote the interest of your employer by taking
care OF his, you will learn to take care of your
own. Remember it is onv of the besetting sins
of young men OF this extrava gait and irdo
lent ago TO seek easy and lazy employments
aud the result ia that many of them turn out
worthless vsgabonds. Avoid the whirlpool as
you would plague spot Danish from your
bosom the dangerous desire to do without
worG Labor is honorable, digai6ed; ii is the
parent OF health and happiness; look upon ii
AS an Invaluable blessing and never a burden
and a curse. 'S5un idleness and sloth, pursue
some honest calling and be not ashamed to be
useful.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

CURE FOR Foul MouTH-When the en-
campment WAC near their home, little Stephen
loved to go with his father who was an officer,
to see the tents, the drill and hear the music
He was much about the camp, and learned TO
beat a tattoo upon the drum. One day the
General came up and used some very profane
words. The child knew that the language was
wicked, and said to the General
"Sir, it ia wrong to use such words as you
do"
After little while the General swore again
"Oh, sir, said the little one, alt would not
do for you TO be my mamma's little boy
"Why not, my chap"
"Because, sir, il she should hear you gay
wicked words, she would wash your mouth
with soap and charcoal"
We hope the General pro6ted by this re-.
proof, and we hope the little boy may grow W
to manhood without ever soiling his moutt
with profane or irreverent words. Well may
every one of us pray with the psalmist
"Let the words OF my mouth and the madi
tationsof my heart, be acceptable In thy sigh
U Lord"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

DELAYS IN rHE ROAD TO WEALrg.-Those
who envy the merchants of New York little
known how slow progress they make from
tho clerk 8 desk to the stately parlor OF the
concern. The new hoNs. OF Grinnell, Minturn
4 Co. has Just been remoddled, aud two OF its
former clerks have been made partners. Both
OF these were fifty years of age and upwards,
and one of them had been in the house Tor
more than 4 quarter OF a century. Both had
| been elevated over the heatis OF other clerks,
out of whom, numbering more than one hun
dred, (employed at different times,) oniy two
have reached the pinnacle OF success. such
is tha dubious prospect held out to youthiu
ambition. life OF drudgery, perhaps, tt
bring success when age aud habit have ren-
lered it OF little value. Aud yet 50 great is
| the rush 10 obtain situations in such houses
that clerks receive no pay the first year, and
| but little even after that. Hence many become
weeried and drop off, and only the tenacious
hang on, and OF those not ono in ten reaches
| the prize.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

THE SpRIsG TRADs.-Tho N Y. Times says
the heavy decline in many lines of goods and
the fall in general merchandise are having Il
very unsettiug eirict on the Spring trade,
and business il mnch moro backward at this
season than hnd been anticipated. Many OF
our merchants are very mucn di scouraged,
both on account ot the limited demands, and
the heavy losses upon the stock on hand
They may take it tor certain, we think, that
this fall is not mere hactuation, which may
take another direction 10 another day. tits
quito sure to prove permanent, and to be fol-
lowed, by-and-by, by fur ther movements in
the same direction. This is, the Legitimate
course now and he nceforward, and parties
might AS well prepare tor it, 1t will take
from many dealers portion OF the heavy
profits OF previous years; but it will also help
to bring about time in which the course OF
trade will lie more steady, and its results, on
the whole, more satisfactory.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

The Souls CT STRASGERs.-A noble Chris
tian woman upon her deathbed used the iol-
lowing language:
"ln looking over my past life, ] feel that
have neglected souls in degree truly crimi
nal. For my children, my friends and my ser.
wants, have labored and prayed but there
rested. The apostle Paul did net cease his la
bors at the point where the worlds etiquette
requires it. Bnt this have not done; and TO-
night feel pressing upon my heart lost oppor-
tunities in which might have won souls for
| Christ who should also have been stars in my
swn crown. Were 10 raise from this bed with
the view ! now have OF the value of one soul,
| shsuld never dare to walk these streets with
out asking those met If their peace were made
with God. The world, no doubt, would call
me crazed; but the worlds Judgment seems OF
small account to might. have overlooked the
soul OF the stranger, aud with heaven now
bright before me, am filed with anguish by
my unfaithfulness. 1t 10 now too late 10 re-
deem the time, and can only add this to the
long list of sins to be washed away i'll the all
atoning blood. But . for few days to tell of
Jesus to the strangers have neglecied,"-
Macedonian
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

OUR Lone SUFFERING FRIEND.-How shall
our Divine Shepherd who followed after his
lost sheep for three and thirty years with loud
and bitter cries through that painful, thorny
way, wherein He split His hearts blood and
laid down His life-how shall He refuse to
turn His quickened glance upon the poor sheep
which now follow Him with a desire. though
sometimes faint and feeble, TO obey Him II
He ceased not 10 search most diligently for the
deaf sinner, (the lost piece OF money OF the
gospcl,) till He found him, can He abandon
one, who, ike lost sheep, cries and csls pit
eously upon this Shepherd If the Lord
knocks continually at the heart OF man, de-
string to enter in and sup there, to comm uni
cate to it His gifts, who can believe that when
the heart opens and invites Him to enter He
will turn a deaf ear to the invitation, and re-
| fuse to come In.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19
NAMES OF COUNTRIES.

Europe signifies country OF white complex
ion; 20 uHmed because the inhabitants there
were OF Il tighter complexion than those Fl
Asia or Africa
Asia signifies bct weeni or in the middle,
from the lact that the Reographers then placed
it between Europe and Africa.
AFRICA signifies the land ol corn, or ears
ii was celebrated for its abundance OF coru,
ana MI sorts OF grain
SPAN, n country OF rahnits or comics. THIS
county was once so infested with these ami
mails that the inhnbit ants petitioued Augustus
Ter M army to destroy them;
Italy 2 country of pitc.i; icom its yielding
grcrt quantities thlagh pitch.
Gaul, modern France, aignides yellow. bair-
ed; ~ yellow hair "harseferized its first i'll
hlUitant7.
tiihsrniai is utmost, or last inhabitationi io
beyond this, weNward, the Phoncians, VI
are told never extended their voyages.
| Britain, the ounlry OF TN rs there ~er'
| grs#, quantities ul lead and tin found on tut
| adj.crat island. The Greeks called it Aini9n
which sgnhes in IN" PhBnicisn tongue, el'h
e. white or high monntains from the white
mess OF its shores or the high rocks on til
| western cSAst.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

THoUsH want ia the scorn oil every wealthy
fool, An innocent poverty is yet preferable ID
all the guilty afiiueuce which the worl1 can
offer
THp Egyptians at their feasts, to prevent eh- s',
cess. set skclton before their guests WIN
this motto, "Remember We must lie Suotly
such"
THERE is but one solid pleasure, in lilei ana ana
that is our duty. How miserable lh"m' no" ""
wise, how unpsrloaahle are they' ""'
that one q pain.
A., man =, estates are in effect, bat trusI n';,l
ALI me" n, S.ns6I Of The distressed and WI.
tee, 30 10, reskonsd exc when they are TO give " ''
count. .,,.t,, o., nv
,.n5 nsE rith plessuTo as the m eau t" '"0O' "'A
sicce's .,,,,, nh ~
M woman is capable of being oesu'''ai' VINO
!. not incapable of being fAise'
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19
Z ELIGI0 U S.
OIL FOR PEACE |

II ia sad to contemplate mems strong dispo-
sition to quarrel. Their passions are excita-
BILE and fierce and lead everywhere, to con-
tention and strife. They begin 10 indulge these
evil passions in their earliest infancy tor two
babies Can scarcely be rocke,. side by side in
the same cradle, without a contest and what
is 30 early begun, is continued through all the
subsequent stages of life. Children quarrel
at their play-men quarrel lii their business
Christians permit very little things to excite
them to contention-po liticians strive hercely
for fame and power-nations array themse Ives
in bristling hostility against each other, and
steep the earth, as well as their hands, in
brothers blood. Everywhere over the face OF
the earth are seen opposing forces; and men
and beasts, and birds, and insects, and rep
tiles, and fishes, are spending their strength +,
to worry and fight, aud devour each other
What a scene of contention is this world in
which we dwell and what pugnacious race
of animated creatures inhabit it ! There ia
room enough for all; and with the aid of lit
tie forbearance, Kindness and common sense,
all might live happy, and pursue amicaoly the
great and worthy ends OF their existence. But
this would be too tame. and would not COM
port with their perverted notions OF what is
due to their Importance and dignity and 50
they go through life, biting and devourinc one
another, spelling all their comfort, making
thems selves and all others wretched, and spread
ing desol tion, heart burning and sorrow over
all the fair face of this beautiful world. Each
contends streuuously for his own rights each
one is right. and every other one is wrong; in
his own estimation, each one does we'll to hi
angry; each would be the most peaceable mar
| in the world, only the other will not let him
| Adam charges the fault on Eve, and says, al
is the woman thou gavest me-" Eve biames i
on the serpent, and SAYS, "'Ihe serpent heguil
| ed me;" and so, eliminating and recrim ina
| tiug,-esch one right, and every other one
wrong; on they go through the world, presen-
ting spectacle of passion, revenge, bicker-
ing, cashing, fighting, madness and folly, that
makes hell reecho with laughter. Heaven weep
with pity, angels blush with shame, and the
few good men of peace that are left, over
whelmed with feelings of utter and most pain
fnl astonishment
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

VIM Kennsrd 800 Market street, offers great in.
ducements tp persons in want of Dry Goods. Read
the following heavy yard wide brown muslin % cts
good bid muslin 25 cts, all the hest makes bleach
ed muslin always hand at the lowest market price
best Merrimaek calicoes %, other good makes is,
~, 23, cts u large and hue assortment Of white
goods, linens, tekings, hanne's &C., on hand bought
at the recent decline in prices, and will be sold at II
| small advance VIM. X. is determined to give the
buying community who favor Wilmington with their
trade as good bargains as eau be had in any other
city The merchants of Wilmington have as good
facilities for buying goods cheap as any other sol
of merchants in this country and are dsp'sed to sci
as cheap. All they nsk is to compare prices with
goods bought in other cities, and We think they vii
decide favorahy for our growing place we spea'
for The whole mercantile community and es reiall,
for VIM Kennsrd, 308 Market, who can snd viii
cell goods as of old via cheap
Perkins, Stern s. Cos celebrated oaliIosala y
, Wines for sale at the drug store OF kettridg'
b Co., 500 Market street
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

SELLING CoRs.-A good story is told illus
iative of business enterprise in country
| towns:
grocer from an adjoining village sent his
clerk to New London, one morning last sum-
mer, with bag of green corn to dispose OF.
The Young man was gone ali day, and at
night returned wit his bag of green corn on
his shoulder, and dumped it on the floor with
the remark;
"There's your green corn, go and sell it
yoursef-l can't"
"why," said the grocer "hayen't you sold
any ~
'Sold nny No." said he, "Ive been all
over New London with it, and nobody said
anything about green corn. Two or three
fellows asked me what I'd got in my bag, and
| told em that twas none of their business"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

The WAY TO THE CRcwS.-We must taste
the gall il we are to taste the glory. Ifjustifed
by faith, we must suffer tribulation. When
God sav,s Il soul he tries it. Some believers
are much surprised when they are called to
suffer They thought they would DO some
great thing for God but all he permits them
to do is q suffer for his sake. Go round to
every one in glory each has n different story
10 tell, yet every one tale of suffering. But
mark, all were brought out of them II was Il
dark cloud but il passed away. The water wal
deep but they reached the other side Rot oni
there blames God tor the way He led then
tLither, Salvation, is their only cry. Child o
God murmur not at your lot. You must have
palm as well as a white robe. Learn to glor
iu tribul tions also.