The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1871-05-27

copy from the PRKsBYTERIAN BANNER of this
week needs no comment. 1t is not properly a
matter of local SO much as general interest
out as 1t was written by gentleman in this
place We have concluded to publish it in our
home department. In doing so, however, we
cannot re rain from saying that the BANNER is
In error when 1t draws parallel betw cen the
Border Raid Claims and the Congressional
appropriation to the Sisters of Mercy at Charles
ton. There is no difference of opinion about
the payment of the claims referred to. the only
question being which should pay them, the
general or the State governments. Nor
should there be any opposition to the appro-
priation made by Congress for the rebuilding
OF the Charleston orphan sylum, destroyed by
the fortunes of war, and there is none except
what emanates from bigots and uuprinc Piled
demagogues. But here is the article-read it
aud see how an Ebensburg soldier expresses
the honest sentiments of a grateful heart
A correspon dent at Ebensburg, Pa, who was
a Union soldier during the late war and who is
member in good standing of the Presbyterian
Church, wrItesito us protesting in earnest terms
the Sisters of Mercy, at Charleston S. c., by our
-" ashington Letter, in the BANNER of the 10th
pondeut, however, in regard to the justice of
treating ProteStnntS and Catholics alike, when
ever their claims are of the same character
The whole subject of compensation for losses
occasioned by the war is one upon which there
may be, as in the Border Raid Claims" of our
own State, an honest difference of opinion
After recalling the fact that the congressional
appropriation or Sl2,UUt was to restore aSy-
lum destroyed during the war, by the loss of
which many helpless orphans were deprived of
a home, our correspondent, with "a grateful
feeling that does him honor, thus writes:
~ was a soldier in the late war, and without
egotisn, L can say that fought and bled in de-
fence of my country. have been where these
angels of irncrcy have ministered to myself and
10 hundreds of my stricken comrades. / have
seen and experienced in many WAYS their self
sacrificing charity; and although ! Am Pro-
testant ana nave no sympathy with their reii-
gious faith, L would be untrue to myself and
better
permitted Il word of reproach to pass current
without entering my solemn protest against it.
have been where to know these good women
was TO honor and reverence them and it is but
a slight rccompense indeed for me to speak q
good word in their behalf whenever the occa-
sion demands, or the opportunity oilers And
in pursuing this course feel sure that | am but
echoing the sentiments S OF every sick or disabled
their careful nursings and ssterly attentions in
the trying hour or our country 5 need
DECORATION DAY-How IT Is TO BE OBJ
SERVED IN EBENsBURG.-The committee ap-
pointed 10 make arrangements for the decora-
tion OF the graves of our soldiers who lost the
lives i'll defence OF their country and their
country hts have agreed upon the follow
ing
PROGRAMME
Chief Marshall-Samuel ". Davis.
Asst Marshals-Edgar Evans, David I. Jones.
Band.
Flag -bearor-EdwarrI Humphreys.
Ciergymen.
Captain Of Company Berg.
Soldiers.
Floral Committee
Boarding and Day Scholars of M. Gallitzin
Seminary.
Scholars OF the Public Schools.
Members Of the Sabbath Schools.
Masonic Lodge.
Odd Fellows Lodge.
Knights of PyIhias.
Temple of Honor.
Social Temple OF Honor.
Sons of Temperance.
Citizens.
The line of procession will form at the
Cour' House at o'clock. p. m Tuesday, 3Oth
instant, when and where an address will be de-
livercd by r. l.. Johnston, Esq.
The line will move at p o'clock, and pro-
ceed
LIST to the Catholic cemetery;
2d to the Congregational cemetery;
81 10 Lloyd's cemetery;
And then return to the Court House for dis
missal.
The hearty co operation of soldiers, societies,
schools, and citizens generally is expected and
desired.
Donations of flowers and wreaths are respect
fully solicited.
The committee also adopted the following
resolutions;
ResOIred, That all business firms be and they
are hereby requested 10 close their respective
Offices, stores, shops, etc, between the hours of
1 and o'clock of said day.
BY order of the Committee.
j. a. FAGAS, Chairman.