The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1869-02-18

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LETTER FROM wILnoRE-scHooL MATTERS
RUMoREp RELAXING OF THE IRON ON THE
OLD PORTAGE RAILROAD BY THE p. R. R.
LOOKING UP-MINERALs AND MANUFACTURES
THE SPRING ELECTIONS, &C.
WILMoRE, Feb. 6, 1869
To the Editors OF The AIleghanian
Our worthy County Superintendent of
Common Schools paid us a short visit on
Thursday last, for the purpose of holding
an examination for teachers for our pri-
mary school. A number of applicants
appeared and passed creditable examina-
tion. The school was allotted to DIR. g.
G.. Palmer, of Indiana. Our schools are
now under headway for term of six
months.
Our quiet village was thrown into some
stir last week by the official announcement
that the old Portage Railroad would be
relaid and operated again, under the man
agement of the Penna. r. R. Co. The
idea awakened keen recollections of the
past, for the Portage was an Constitution"
in its day. Should this result be realized,
might not the county-seat stop here, in
stead of be carried to Johnstown
Things are looking up here. I am In
formed that we ship almost double the
amount of lumber, shook, and produce
from this point that we did before the
construction of the railroad from Cresson
to your town. This may be so, and speaks
we'll for individual exertion.
I am also informed that company is
about being formed here to manufacture
pig metal, iron, nails, and steel from the
raw material. Large bodies of valuable
iron ore, coal, limestone, &C., have been
discovered in this immediate neighbor-
hood. Two reliable companies have been
prospecting to this end lately, and with
good indications of success.
Our annual spring election is drawing
near, and as it approaches, we are admon-
ished that very lively time may be antic
ipated \ number of good names have
suggested themselves, from which ticket
can be selected that will shed honor upon
our borough. i To add to the interest al
ready felt in the general result of things,
/ am informed that the term Of one of
our valued Justices is drawing to close.
refer to that of Esquire Joseph Miller,
citizen of some thirty years standing
some ten years, with great credit to US, and
not without some profit to himself. On
whom his mantle will fall is beyond the
ken of the subscriber to tell. Our very
worthy friend and Justice has made some
extensive investments in @BleedinS Kan
sas," and eventually intends making that
State his future home. This brings to our
mind very forcibly the memory of bygone
days, when our friend was wont to hold
forth to admiring crowds the wrongs and
outrages of that far distant country, plead
ing for freedom and the principles you and
l love and cherish so much. He, in con-
nection with our worthy chief magistrate,
Gov. Geary, have SPENT best endeav-
ors in making this State what she is, Sc
curing unto her freedom and good govern
ment. The Justices eloquence is proven
bal. ] hope our loss may be his gain, and
may his future be bright and prosperous.
A number Of names before me suggest
ample material out of which to hew the
timber for our various Offices. Among
them may be found our gallant and brave
friend, Capt. Hughes, of blessed Monitor
memory. l amkinformed he is much pres
sed to accept the responsible position of
Justice when Esq. Miller shall retire. I
am also advised our friend Claycomb wo'd
not be .aYerse to serving his constituents,
if he should have any, in the same capaci-
ty, should the mantle fall on him. Our
borough will be honored in his selection.
Has he not served his country (? And
does he not bear on his body numerous
evidences of his patriotic devotion to his
country 1t is also mentioned that the
able county Auditor from this district
could be induced to lay down his life for
his friends in this connection. He would
certainly shed lustre on ourancient village
May his shadow never grow less. He
would make good Justice of the Peace.
No biloxi.
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