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The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1868-01-30
The Needle Gun.

The Prussian Dreysse, just dead, thus
invented the famous needle-gun while
working in Paris -
1t sometimes happened that quantities
of percussion caps were sent back to him,
having been spoiled by moisture. In
order to prevent this, Dreysse conceived
the idea of protecting them against damp
ness by covering them with a thin inl of
paper. The result proved to be the very
opposite, for the paper attracted moisture,
and very large order, which had been
constructed in this way, was sent back to
him, as they were entirely spoiled and
unfit tor use. This vas great loss to
the firm, as copper was very dear at that
time In order to obtain the copper of
the caps for further manufacturing pur-
| pose, Dreysse decided to remove the full
minating composition. In order to effect
| this with as little loss of time as possible
he wanted to do it by explosion. After
various unsatisfactory attempts, the idea
occurred to him of accomplishing it by
means of pin or needle constructed for
| that purpose. This experiment proved to
be entirely successful, and like lightning
| the idea struck him of using the needle
altogether for exploding the cartridge.
Not less quickly second idea dawned on
his mind-that of removing the entire
explosive material into the cartridge, to
save the expensive copper used heretofore
| for caps. This was the first important
step in the construction of the Prussian
needle gun. Dreysse at once set to work,
and in the beginning of 1929 the frs;
needle-gun was made.
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1868-01-30

Ms. G. G. FRANCIsCUs, General Agent
cf the Pennsylvania Railroad, writes as
follows to Mr.. Detective Pinkerton, of
Chicago, relative to President Lincoln's
midnight fight from Harrisburg to Wash
ington
''In regard to the mode of Mr.. Lincoln's
leaving the hotel at Harrisburg, [ Will
state that [ called at Coverly's with d
carriage, ct the hour agreed upon, and
found him dining with large company,
which it was difficult for him to leave
without attracting attention. After sew
eral unsuccessful attempts, he finally rose,
took Gov. Curtin's arm, and walked out
the front hall door, across the pavement
into the carriage, dressed just as ne lett
the table, with the single exception OF a
soft wool hat that he drew from his coat
pocket and pu. on he had neither CLOAK,
oveIcost, nor shawl, but as We approached
Philadelphia [ gave him my overcoat,
which he wore until he was seated with
you (Pinker:on) and Mr.. Lamon in the
carriage The party in the car consisted
of Mr. Lincoln, Mr.. Lamon, Mr. Enoch
Lewis, John Pitcairn, Jr., and myself"
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1868-01-30
A Love Son 8.

She who sleeps upon my heart
Was the first to win it;
She who dreams upon my breast
Ever reigns within it
She who kisses off my lips
Wakes their warmest blessing;
She who rests within my arm
Feels theft Sosest pressing.
Other days than these shall come,
Days thai may be dreary
Other AStHs sfall greet us ~
Hours that may be weary.
Still this heart shall be thy home,
Still this breast thy pillow,
Still thessIRfps meet thine as oft
Blll0% Aeteth billsS.
Sleep, then, on my happy heart, I.
Since thy love hath won it; ~
Dream, then, on my loyal breast -
None but thou hast done it;
And when age our bloom shall change,
With its wintry weather,
May we in the self-sHf grave
Sleep and dream together.
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1868-01-30

a RAILROAD engineer at Harrisburg,
having been discharged, applied to be
reinstated.
"You were dismissed" said the super
intendent, austerely, 'for letting your
train come twice into collision"
"The very reason" said the other party,
iuterrupting him, "why L ask 1T to be
restored"
"HoH so 2"
"Why, sir, if l had any doubt before
as to whether two trains can pass each
other on the same track, l am now
entirely satisfied l have tried it twice,
sir, and it can't be done, and | am not
likely to try it again"
lie regained the situation.
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1868-01-30
4ENTISTRY.

! IF0RNTISTRY.
, The undersigned, Graduate of the Bal
4 .z5ls College of Dental Surgery, respectfully
-ttrs his professional services to the citizens
E5engIurg lie has spared no means to
loroughly ac4 aGiut himself with every i'm
sTo7emeu: in his art. To many years Of per-
1o1al experience, he has sought to add the
npsrted experience OF the highest authorities
a Dental Science. He simply asks. that an
opportunity may be given for his work TO
s7.ak its own praise.
SAMUEL BELFORD. D. D. S.
References: Prof. c. A Harris ; &. E. 2ond,
T.; W. r. Handy; A. A. B!andy, P. Ii. Aus
su of the Baltimore College.
sST VIII be at Ebensburg on the fourth
Monday Of each month, to stay one week.
January "a, 1867.
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1868-01-30

The pews in Mr.. Beecher's church
have been rented for 1868 for SIS, 500
about 500 more than last years income.
The church is prosperiDg greatly.
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1868-01-30

@AMUEL SINGLETON, Notary Pub
lie, Ebensburg, Pa.
nee on High street, west of Fosters Ho-
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-31
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Liberty, ii Bedford county, is beset BY
thieves. On lastTuesday night the establish
ment Of Josepb2Habel was robbed8ef $50
worth of jeWelry. On the same night the
smoke house of Col. Phelps was robbed OF
three hundred POUNDS of bacon. On Monday
night a valuable horse was stolen from MI. L.
A.sConklin. ~; !
Through the interventions ofssome~ OF the &C
tive and Influential members of the Petersburg
Library Association, Gen. Schofeld has: order
ed suspension OF the sale Of the building TOR
sixty days.. to afford time to make suitable ar
rangements for meeting the liabilities OF the
institution. ~
The Libby Prison Building, in Richmond,
was to have been sold at auction yesterday. 1t
attracts the notice of all strangers visiting
Richmond, and will doubtless long remain one
of the 'ions" of the city.
Obeying the instructions given at the ballot.
box by the people of Greenbrier, West Va,
the! supervisors of that county, have subscribed
$3.50, 900 to the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Company stock. ..
Five prisoners escaped from the jail of Hen
rico county, last Friday night, Jetcr Phillips
confined in the Jail, on charge of murder
could have escaped with them, but refused tc
leave E-aI' - tr fS...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-31

Gen. Grant, yesterday, ''by direction Of the
President" promulgated an order relieving
Gen. Hancock from the command Of the Fifth
Military District and assigning him to the
command the military division of the Atlantic.
Gen. Hancock is expected to assume the duties
Of his new position to day. Yesterday, he
visited the Executive Mansion, and had a
prolonged interview with the President. Gen.
Grant, it is said, ''on Saturday informed the
President by letter that his 1.-THE Presidents
appointment of Col. Buchanan to succeed Gen.
Hancock in the Fifth Military District was a
violation Of the Reconstruction law, as that act
required that an officer of the regular army, of
at least the rank of"Brigadicr General, should
only be placed in command Of q military dis
trct He also enumerated the officers who
could fill the vacancy, and asked him to nomi-
nate proper successor TO Hancock, but Mr..
johnson appears to have paid no attention to
his suggestions"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-31
sNEWSsOF THEsDAY.
90 sAo;0 tie very Jagessand body of the Times

! 1t is. said that as the impeachment now
stands, the prosecution expect to beable to
close within week at the turthest, and it has
been stated that four days would be amply suf-
fcient. It is understood that the majority, Of
the evidence will be documentary, and will sbe
in charge of Mr.. Wilson. Messrs. Butler and
Bingham, and perhaps Wilson, will conduct
the cross examinations. The closing argument
will be made by Mr.. Bingham.
On, Thursday afternoon, as freight train
was going east on the Philadelphia and Erie
Railroad, car loaded with horses and cattle
took fire near Warren Pennsylvania, and burn
ed the top and sides off, burning the poor AMI
mals..so badly that the horns dropped off the
cattle and boots off the horses. Bat they still
lived until the car was run to Warren, where
the citizens shot the animals to end their
misery.
During the session Of the Conference of the
New England Methodist Episcopal Church,
the Committee ON the Course Of the Country
through the Rev. Gilbert Haven, reported re-
solutions endorsing impeachment and eulogi
ing Gen. Grant and Secretary Stanton for their
patriotic conduct! The resolutions were unani-
Christian! 1sn'tit?
The city Of Bangor voted yesterday by large
majority, to loan the credit of the city for one
million dollars to the European and North
American railway; also, ten thousand dollars
per mile to the Bangor and Piscatuquis road.
This secures the building of both roads
The bill authorizing the Erie Railroad Com
pany to have an Office and transact business in
New jersey has been signed by the Governor
of that State. A considerable section OF the
Erie road, with. its principal terminus and de-
potts. are in New, Jersey. "a
/ Rumors have reached Pittsburg, Pa, of a
disastrous riot at the coal regions near McKees-
port A telegram has been received by the
mayor for a large police force, and coroner
has been sent for. .'.G '.T'.s& *
Thaddeus Stevens has written letter in
which he heartily endorses Gen. Grant for the
Presidency. His choice for Vice President is
Senator Wade. &C. : r,c Zr
Mr.. Stanton, yesterday, officially published
to the army the act Of Congress providing that
elections in the late Rebel States shall be deci
ded by majority of the votes virtually cast. >
Rev. Mr.. Tying, recently censured by Bishop
Potter for officiating in q Methodist Church
preached in Baptist Church in New York or
Sunday evening. ..-.......
The election in Rhode Island takes place TO-
morrow "wednesday. The Radicals it is ex-
pected will succeeded by considerable ma
inritv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-31
Letter from Loudoun County.

TCor1 espondence of tho Alexandria Gazotto.l
+. LEEsBURa, March 500 county news there
is but little. The railroad meeting to have
been held at Hamilton on Friday, was postpon.
ed on account Of tho inclemcncy Of the weather.
but these people have been so badly bitten by
the former Loudoun Branch Of the M. G. r.
r., and its bonds, that they are cautious how
they invest in such matters. However, they
should remember that "a little of the hair Of
the dog is good for the bite, and pitch in
Those who have no money are energetic and
cnterprising, while those who have money arc
looking out for good investments in land.
Edward Preston purchased the farm Of the
late Madison Carr, three or four miles from
town. on the Hogback mountain, for $3S. As
per acre it contained about Isl acres.
VIM. Beverley, trustee, for w. ii. Gray,
sold the Locust Hill farm, adjoining Morvcn,
the estate of Governor Swami, and lyon. the
residence Of A. NJ Chichester, on the side Of
the "Cotoctin' Mountain, and overlooking the
fine Potomac Valley, at $3.50 per acre. 1t
contained about $50 acres, and was sold to L..
Beverley Clarke, Of Maryland. 1t formerly
belonged TO Charles p Tut
a man named Steele was put in Jail for steal
ing corn to sell. 70 Another chance for indict-
mcnt, and possibly for confinement, at, the
public expense, in the county JAIL to the injury
of the taxpayers, and of the person SO pun
ishcd. Every Jail should be work house.
HTJOIIIS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-31
Immigration Southwark.

Fifty Germans from Bremen passed through
Washington onlhe 18th inst, en- route for the
wheat counties of Virginia These arc the
pioneers of over ten thousand who arc enrolled
and expecting to leave various German ports
for Baltimore during the present year. The
Swiss Emigrant Society has an agent now in
Virginia looking up lands Their preference
seems to be for, the Piedmont country-a region
very rich mall the characteristic products Of the
State. This society numbers some thousands
of members, and it is said that the agents re-
port will be favorable The Holandcrs-seve-
raj hundred families of thcm-havc also man
on the ground, and will sail for Virginia this
spring, if his report is encouraging. Their
preference is for the low lands of the York and
James Rivers Besides the foreign agricultu-
rists who are looking to the Old Dominion as
their future homo there are associations of
miners, Welsbmcn and others who believe, and
with good reason, that her gold, copper and
iron resources might be prottably developed
with hard knocks and economy. Virginia, in
consequence of its climate and its accessibility
by various routes, is naturally at tirsta favorite
resort for immigrants, and will probably enjoy
the benefits of the new movement sooner than
any Of her Southern sisters. But the planta-
tions of the Gulf tier and of the Mississippi
valley are not neglected by commissioners
prospecting" from abroad. German and
English agents are now travelling through
Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, and in
tending, We suppose, to visit other States, max
ing contracts for the purchase and leasing Of
lands. We may soon look for the experiment
OF white people trying to raise cotton, sugar,
rice, and tobacco, unaided by negro labor, un-
less the colorcd people, contrary to the present
expectation, shall take down the shovel and
the hoe, and manifest a disposition to turn the
curse OF Cain into blessing in common with
their white brethren. But all the arrange
mens are now proceeding (which is but COM
mon prudcncc), as if the assistance Of the
freedmen was not to be depended on. The
Texas papers speak of the appearance of Ger
man farmers and stock raisers in different parts
Of their State "spying out the land for them
selves, and hundreds of other worthy Teutons.
As to the question what will become OF the
colored race, the South should gradually be fill
ed up with white abor?" who can answer it ?
The future historian and moralist will have a
sadly curious subject provided for his medita-
tons, if it shall turn out that the liberty of the
blacks, purchased at such lncalculable cost of
blood and treasure, was the cause of his extirpa-
ton from the land by the intermediate pro-
cesses of idlencss, sickness, neglect, and the
want OF guide, protector and triend.-N. 7.
Journal Of Commerce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-31

TIE SAEACEN's HEAD one of the most IA
nous inns Of old London, in its glory when
coaches were in theirs, is in process OF dc.
structon, being torn down to make way for a
great public Improvement. 1t has had quite
frequent mention in literature, and many of
our readers will remember that it WAS there
that Mr.. Squccrs lodged when in town, that
he astonished the waiter by the freedom with
which he diluted the milk provided for his
pupils, and that he made his bargain with
Nicholas NickIeby. The tavern is very accu-
ratcly described in the Eovcl, having earned
the distinction by being actually the head
quarters Of the Yorkshire schoolma>tcrs whose
wicked business Mr. Dickens demolished
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-31

INTERESTING CAsE--OPINIoN OF THE
COURT Judge Daniels, on behalf of the Or,
phan's Court, on yesterday delivered an opin
ion in the case Of the State VS.. Philip Weller.
The case came up on petition charging Vel
Ter with having, about four years ago, aband-
oned his wife and two children Of tender years,
without providing them with support The
children were taken to the homes of the nett
TONERS, where they were kindly treated Dur
ing the abandonment by the father the mother
of the children died. The petitioners prayed
the Court to pass an order binding the chill
drcn to them. 80 -- -~.. -s-
The Court decided that father may forfeit
his natural right to his children by q neglect to
maintain them, and that it was the duty of the
Court to consider what would be for the benefit
of the children, and to be governed according
~. The Court bound the children to the petit
TONERS. -Bal. Goz. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-31
Congress-.

In the Senate, yesterday, MI. Sherman made
report from the committee Of conference on
the bill to exempt certain manufactures from
internal tax. The conference report provides
that no drawback shall be allowed on any ex-
ported article which does not pay internal tax
and provides for tho forfeiture of distilleries
which commit frauds, and imposing fine and
imprisonment on the dstilers After consider
able discussion, the bill was passed. 1t will
probably be agreed to by the House to-day, and
be at once signed by the President The
House bill providing provisional government
tor Alabama was referred to the Judiciary
Committee T#t4<. = u
The House of Representatives attended the
proceedings in the impeachment case before
the Senate. Mr.. Churchill, of New York, Of
fered bill to amend the acts relating to the
election of President and Vice President of tho
United States, and designating the officer who
shall act in case OF the death or other inability
of the President or Vice President. Referred
to Committee on the Judiciary. Mr.. Haight
presented joint resolutions of the Legislature
of New Jersey Withdrawing the assent OF that
State from the fourteenth amendment to the
Constitution of the United States The pre-
sentation of these resolutions created quite
sensation among the radical members. Finally
a~resolution was adopted to return the New
Jersey resolutions to the source from which
they came, On the ground that they were not,
respectful in tone. 80, n d!-,S14 r,,zr.iel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-31

" THE SUPREME COURT. After the annuncia.
ton of opinions and orders in the Supreme
Court yesterday, Judge Black brought to the
notice of the Court report that the promul-
cation of the decision in the McCardle case
had been delayed to await the passage Of an
act Of Congress intended to impair the power
Of the court, and that since the passage Of this
act by Congress the court had, in conference,
determined not to promulgate its decision in
this case before its adjournment, Chief JUS
Nelson inquired of Judge Black what PROPOSE
to argue the effect of the repeating law. Judge
matter spoken of either now or at the pleasure
of the Court. Justice Nelson then asked Mr.
Carpenter, the counsel Of the War Depart.
ment, if he had anything to say He replied
that he did not understand that there was any
specific motion befor the Court, but when one
was made touching the interests of his clients
he would, upon proper notice, respond. e.
During this colloquy Justice Grier, with q
manifestation Of much emotion, observed in
substance, that he felt called upon to vindicatc
himself from whatever Of obloquy or ccnsure
may attach to any one in this matter that he
thought the failure to decide the. McCardle
case will be considered as design on the part
of tho Courtto wait for legislation to relieve
them from the performance of an unpleasant
duty. III
Justice Field inquired of Judge Black what
authority he had for stating that the Court
had determined not to promulgatc the decision
in the McCardle case. = s5sa T.. &-... e. 3
At this point Gen. Davis made application
TO the Court to be allowed to proceed with an
argument in the case Of &C 71dTtc Martin and
Gill, a case Of habeas corpus, In which he de.
sired to make IN argument upon the effect OF
the recent act of Congress. Justice Nelson
said that the application was under considcra-
ton by the Court-Nat., Int. .ss..a- .t
RYpocRIsY.-It is really astonishing to see
the dread that the Radicals have of seeing blacks
sitting in Congress. Foney warns the colorel
people Of Charleston, S. c., not to send one Of
their own color to Congress, and it is evident
that their leaders have given the same COM
mands all over the South. The question is,
arc the colored people SO very confding in the
professions of their Radical friends that they
do not see the transparent hypocrisy they ex-
hibit in asking them for their votes, but re-
tusing them the chance of making little
money for themselves They must see it and
act upon it., too, after a while. 1t they. are.
good enoughto sit in a Virginia Convention,
they are good enough to sit in a u 8. Con!
gress. -NozJok! Journal G u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-31
The impeachment.

Yesterday, the Impeachment trial before
the Senate, commenced, and the galleries be-
gan to be filled very early by the holders of
tickets, and by 1890 p M. all the galleries
we're full. There was the same preponderance
of females as heretofore, arrayed in gay and
fashionable costumes The diplomatic gallery
was only partially full, but Sir Edward Thorn.
ton, the British Minister, was present. Other
members of the Diplomatic Corps were pres
ent. Mr.. B. f. Butler, one Of the Managers,
opened the case He read a speech three
hours long The National Intelligcncer
sketches the speech as follows: s..-.
"Mr. Butler read from a printed speech +,
which, being near sighted, he held close to his
eyes. It was o very long speech, and, to the
best Of our recollection, occupied some three
hours in delivery. His voice is far from be-
ing a good one. His enunciation is neither
silvery nor distinct. Graces Of gesture there
were none In respect to style, it is fair to
credit him with great clearness of statement
Fl method is orderly, and he had evidently
expended great labor upon his performance:
His industry had led him over the whole field
of accusations and he had gathered up the bun
die of Radical invective, which he presented
about as well, or even better, than could any of
his party associates. If the charges, therefore,
failed to carry conviction, it was not because Of
any defect in their presentation; in fact the
very perspicuity with which they were stated
enabled every man OF common sense to grapple
with the facts at the bottom of the controversy,
and to see that theygave no solid justification for
the proceeding. AS to eloquence there was
very little attempted. Mr.. Buffers taste does
not run that way. His emotions are not Of
the sort which make the orator successful; and
though the unlucky example and companions,
ship had stimulated the speaker to some aul.
bilious flights, these airy passages were short
and unsuccessful, and, consequently, the fall
was not very great.
The whole speech of Mr.. Butler ignored and
repudiated the judicial side of the question as
respects the Senators or the Chief Justice.
Hence, he argued that previous commitment
as to the guilt Of the party was no Disqualified
ton.
Mr.. Butler went through the articles seriiattn,
at much length. He did not seem to warm tohis
work until be came to his own favorite article
In regard to the President speeches. His style
had been descending from the not wholly un-
worthy plane on which it had first been pitched
a nd had gradually descended far below the level
of his auditors; but when he reached this ar
ticle his speech dwindled into mere stump
haranguc, not devoid otingenuity or point, but
coarse, vindctiye, and calculated, We believe,
to disgust the more respectable and thought
full portion of the Radical Senators. What
ever they may do at the last, under the party
lash, we cannot but believe that the style Of
this coarse inyective was disagreeable to their
tastes. In viruence it was not surpassed by
ANYTHING we have heard for some time"