The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1869-02-04

bETrER FROM Observation-Disclosures AND
ON THE RAMPAGE-LoTs OF NEWS CONCERN
ING THE "ERw COUNTY" QUESTION AND NAT
TIERS AND THINGS THEREUNTo PERTAINING.
JoHNsTowN, Feb. 1, 1869.
To The Editors Of The AUeghanian:
It is recorded in an ancient book that
Gin the multitude of counsellors there is
safety; and it may with propriety be said
that in multitude of correspondents there
is safety, for by them the interests of the
public are faithfully guarded, light is diff
fused, and correct information impaired.
[ trust your regular correspondent, "Da-
mon," will not become envious or jealous
because of my presumption in attempting
to assist him in the good work, nor think
that [ want to take from him any honor
due for his valuable correspondence but
I may, as occasion requires, become his
co-worker
There are many peculiarities pertaining
to the American people not possessed by
any other, one of which is the absolute
necessity of excitement and sensation, to
the end of their full development and
growth and without which we die of
ennui, as the Frenchman calls it. Every
locality has its periodic excitements, and
every community its spasmodic movement
of some character or another; and these,
if directed by enlightened minds, are un-
doubtedly conducive to our health, growth,
and material prosperity.
We, in this village viUage did [ say
be careful how you call it village if you do
not wish to be deprecated in our estima-
tiOn-have our annual return of feVerish
desire, common to all, to become known
among the towns and cities of our country,
and especially to be known as the seat of
justice for the county of Cambria, from
whence justice shall be meted to those who
now. have not the fear of the law or the
present county prison before their eyes.
Why not grant us this favor? We are
a progressive people We have had our
gas works in operation for several years,
diffusing light in many dark place We
also have our water works, lately put in
working order, furnishing pure and
wholesome drink to those who, from prin-
ciple or preconceived prejudices, refuse or
object to taste or handle that which is of
fered in our well arranged and accommo-
dating saloons.
The question of becoming the county
seat is strongly agitated here, and with
some show of success. Petitions are being
circulated for signatures A bill has been
or is in course of preparation,
and at an early day will be presented be-
fore our Legislature. Money will be col
lected to defray Incidental expenses The
matter of $4,000 or $4,000 is small in
our eyes, but may prove convincing ar
, 1nent in our favor.
The necessity or advantage of removing
,he county seat from Ebensburg to Johns
.ewn is obvious to US, but maybe you can
not See it. Be that as it may, we will per-
severe.
1t will probably cost 5000, 900 to erect
lall of justice, with its accompanying Off
,es and jail-the cost will be nothing for
ground, for we have it already. This sum
will not seem large when you count our
wealth. Besides, the two or three town
n irc c,,rroun6;nc. 49,, bo.o,,o.L Ill -
loubt willingly assume their proportion, so
IS to leave those further north, but south
# the turnpike, free from any cost in the
natter They then will certainly help us
n what costs them nothing.
To allay the objections of the extreme
lorthern townships with regard to the
,reat distance to the new county seat, we
nay, after accomplishing our end, help
hem to a new county, to be called ''Pine,"
With the county-seat to be located at the
Jherrytree or thereabout; and in consid-
ration of this, no doubt they will assist
S in attaining what we want.
If the programme of those who have the
natter in hand can be successfully carried |
ut, we will become a great people and a
reat city, and with further consolidation,
lbensburg may eventually become the
ne-thousand-and-frst ward of Johnstown.
A political view of the question, pro
nd CON, will be presented at another
me. PYTHIAs
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
ne first page of this paper will be found
ne official statement of the receipts and
Expenditures of Cambria county for the