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THURSDAY:::::::: :::DCMBER 1 2.
Anotlier.l'cace Proposition.
One of the best jokes of the season con
sists in the fact that another proposition
has been made iu Congress, looking to a
peaceful solution of the difficulties exist
inz between the Federal Government and
the Rebellious States. It was offered on
Friday last, in the United States Senate,
by Mr. Saulshuuy, of Delaware, and
embraces a preamble and two resolutions.
The first resolution provides, that Mil
lard Fillmore, Franklin Pearci:,
Roger B. Taney, Edward Everett,
George M. Dallas, Thomas Ewing,
IIORACS RlNNEY, REYERIiY JOHNSON,
JonN J. Crittenden, George 0. Pugii
and Riciiard W. Thompson be appointed
commissioners on the part of Congress, to
confer with alike number of Commission
ers to beappointed by the Rebellious States,
for the preservation of the Union, and for
the maintenance of the Constitution, and
that they report the result of said confer
ence to Congress for approval or rejection.
Wc cannot dignify this resolution by
any other title than that of an absurdity.
The time for such propositions has long
'fiinco passed. With the attack on Fort
Sumter, expired the last ray of hope of
settling these difficulties by peaceful
means. The Federal Government well
nigh belittled itself in its efforts to avoid
a resort to arms ; and now that it has been
driven to that dread alternative, it can
only retrieve itself by exerting all the
force and power it can command, against
those who presume to throw off its author
ity. At all events, it would be more ap
propriate, if peace propositions are to be
the order of the day, that they should fir st
come from the other side. The villains
who broke the peace of the country, should
first manifest their willingness to restore
it : and then, if their propositions should
prove honorable, they should, of course,
receive due consideration.
Rut bad as is the first resolution of Mr.
Saulsbury, the second is worse. It pro
vides that, upon the appointment ot Com
missioners by the Rebels, and upon the
meeting of the joint Commission, active
hostilities shall oease and be suspended,
and shall not be renewed, unless said
Commissioners shall be unable to agree.
"We take it, that the rebels would want
nothing better than this. By acceding to
the proposition, and appointing Commis
sioners, they might prolong the matter
indefinitely ; meanwhile our grand army,
at' an expense of a million and a half or
two ruillious per day, would eat out our
substance and accomplish nothing for the
cause in whose behalf it has been muster
ed. Then, at some moment auspicious to
the Rebels, they would pounce upon us
like thieves in the night, and we, talking
of peace, and probably unprepared, would
find ourselves worsted. The experience
of the past should teach us that the men
who are now seeking the destruction of
our government, will keep faith with no
body, unless it bo to advance their own
selfish ends. They cannot be trusted.
They have set out establish a Slave Oli
garchy, and to accomplish their object
they will lie, cheat, rob, murder, or do
anything else !
Mr. Savlsbury is eminently fit to fath
er this silly proposition, lie is a pro
Slavery gtutleman, and it is but natural
that he should feel a desire to sec his
friends in the so-called Southern Confed
eracy, well cared for. But wc apprehend
his resolutions will not pass. An indi
vidual named George B. M'Clellan
lias alread3' been appointed a Commis
Fionsr to settle the question, and his pow
ers iu the premises are ample. He is just
now in a fair way to commence operations,
and we doubt not Congress will wait
patiently until it sees what headway he
makes towards a restoration of peace, be
fore it resorts to any other :xpedieut.
If he can't save the country, certainly
'Peace Canyentioas" can't do it.
CyThe accession of the southern states
in improving the fiuances A' the Post-oOce
Pepartment. The deficit the current year
will be two and a half millioaa less than
list var.
All Hail! Silver Grays!
Last week we visited Harrisburg, in
company with.Capt. "William Palmer,
for the purpose of making the necessary
arrangements for having the company of
veterans known as the "Silver Grays,"
ordered into service, as well as to have
provision made for their being comfortably
quartered and speedily uniformed. Our
most sanguine anticipations were realized.
We were received in the most friendly
manner by Governor Curtiu, who gave us
every satisfaction, assuring us of his cor
dial interest in th effort to raise a compa
ny of hardy veterans desirous of marshal
ing themselves under the "Stars and
Stripes," also giving his consent to all our
suggestions, promising to provide for the
"Old Men of Cambria," to the extent of
his power. We were authorized to send
on the "boys" on Tuesday. They- are
gone, followed by the fervent aspirations
of every patriot in the county for their
safety while absent, and their honorab-e
return, after the glorious Stars and Stripes
once more wave proudly over thirty-four
States of this Union.
Wc accompanied the "Silvered Patriot
ic Soldiers" ou Tuesday as far as Altoona.
They numbered about sixty, to be followed
by nlany more during the present week,
who could not make it suit to go with the
advance. In parting with this brave band
of volunteers, who have discarded all
claims to exemption from liability to mil
itary service, wc were forced to the conclu
sion that, so long as this spirit animated
the Northern American heart, our old
Flag and our Republican Institution
could and icoitld withstand the assaults of
domestic as well as foreign foes. In exten
ding, when parting, the hand of friend
ship to each one of these "old men," wc
felt within us a feeling of confidence and
pride which we cannot describe. God
bless them! May their days be days of
glory aud happiness, and may their end
be peace.
"We cannot close this brief article with
out saving one word of praise and com
mendation of the spirit and devotion
which characterized the amiable lady ot
Capt Palmer, AvhUe the "Silver Grays"
were rendezvoused at her house. Night
and day she was laboriously engaged in
ministering to their wants. Every mem
ber of the company carries with him a
feeling of gratitude, which will live even
beyond the grave. A soldier's benedictions
arc hers.
It will give us great pleasure, and we
know it will be equally gratifying to our
readers, to publish from time to timo
"notes" promised to be furnished us by a
"Silver Gray."
The above was prepared last week after
returning from-Altooria, but too late for
publication until this issue Ed. AUo'jha
nian. An Important Pleasure.
A very important bill was introduced
in the U. S. Senate, on Thursday last, by
Mr. Trumbull, of Illinois. It provides
for the absolute forfeiture to the United
States, of the property, real or personal,
belonging to any person who shall in any
way aid or abet the present Rebellion.
This forfeiture is to be enforced by the
courts, or by the military power when
necessary, and the proceeds of the proper
ty of each individual seized and. ferfeitcd,
subject to the just claims of his loyal
creditors, is to be held for the benefit of
loyal citizens, despoiled of their property
by the Rebellion, and to defray the expen
ses incurred in its suppression.
The bill provides also for the forfeiture
of the claims of all Rebels to such persons
as they may hold in slavery; declares the
slaves so forfeited free, aud makes it the
duty of the President to provide for the
colonization of such of them as may be
williug to go into some tropical country,
where they may have the protection of the
government, and be secured iu all the
rights and privileges of freemen.
In his speech dcliveicd on submitting
the bill, Judge Trumbull remarked that
he wanted no other authority for putting
down the irigantic Rebellion, than such as
may be derived from the Constitution. lie
is in favor of the most vigorous measures
for that purpose, but insists that they be
kept within constitutional limit?, which
he clearly demonstrates is the ease with
the act proposed by him.
Whatever may be thought of the pro
priety or expediency of thi3 measure, it
must be conceded on all hands that the
distinguished Senator has undertaken his
work in the proper spirit. The questions
involved arc of the greatest importance,
and he has approached them iu that hon
est, calm, clear and deliberate way which
should always characterize oue iu his high
position.
Tine Ta-tc of a Traitor.
It is with a great deal of pleasure that
we note the expulsion of Jonx C. Breck
inridge from the United States Senate.
A resolution for that purpose was offered
by Mr. Chandler, of Michigan, cn the
4th inst,whcn Mr. Powell, of Kentucky,
took the ground that inasmuch as BRECK
INRIDGE had resigned, he could not be
expelled. Mr Trumbull, of Illinois,
insisted, hewever, that he should be ex
pelled, and offered a "substitute for Mr.
Chandler's resolution, Iu the following
pithy language :
Whereas, John' C. BiiFCEiNr.iDGE, a member
of this body, has joined the enemies of li Is
country, ami is now in arms against the gov
ernment he had sworn to support, therefore
Resolve?, that the traitor, Bkeckixeiogk, be
expelled from the Senate.
The substitute was accepted by MV.
Chandler, and the resolution was unani
mously adoptcd,yeas, 3G, nays, none.
The following gentlemen were absent, or
dodged the question, viz:
Messrs. Bayard, Bright. Johnson, (Tenn.)
Johnson, (Mo ) Pearee, Polk, Powell, ttice,
Saulsburj- and Willey.
Thus the double traitor who has proved
himself false to Kentucky and false to the
Union, instead of being permitted to vacate
his seat by resignation, is genteelly kicked
out of it by his former associates. lie
has brought upon himself the disgrace
which his expulsion carries with it. lie
has received what he deserves, and he de
serves still more. We hope that an op
portunity will yet offer, when he may be
presented with a hempen neck-tie, aud
that the Federal authorities will adjust it
po tightly that he cannot say "Craven"
a word which describes the despicable
coward with the utmost precision and
nicety.
i
The nicssase.
With this number of The AU'ghmiian
wc send to each of our subscribers a copy
of the Annual Message of President Lin
coln, which was sent into Congrcsson
Tuesday of last week. We had hoped to
have been able to gratify our patrons in
this regard, cotemporancously with our
last issue, but were vexatiously disappoint
ed in not receiving a supply which we had
ordered from Pittsburg. Not wishing to
deprive our readers of their usual variety
of matter, we have gone to some trouble
and expense in the preparation of the
"Extra" containing the Message.
Owing to the troubled condition of the
country, there has been great anxiety to
learn the views of the President, as offi
cially expressed to Congress. His Message
is a plain, straightforward document, and
commendably brief. It should be read by
all.
mm m mi
Walt !
Patience is a virtue which has not been
vouc-hbafed to the American people, who
arc more prone to eagerly demand results
than to examine reasons for delay.
Since South Carolina in mock heroics
led off in the war against the Union, we
have crowded events beyond parallel, in
the world's history ; yet, with insatiable
grcediness for results, is more impatiently
called for.
There is an honorable excuse for this
impatience, for it is the offspring of pat
riotism, and cannot be guided, until over
South and North alike, floats the loved
banner of the Union. Still, however its
exercise must necessarily retard, instead
of hasten, events. There is no power on
the earth which, iu so short a time as this
governmcut has done, could place itself
on such a gigantic war-footing. The shot
and shell which rained against the walls
of Sumter, have proven dragons' teeth,
yielding a most plenteous harvest of armed
men, brave and enthusiastic, eagerly de
manding to be led to battle. We have
an army in the field strong enough to in
sure success iu crushing the rebellion,
'where eight months ago the military
strength of the country consisted of a few
scattered thousands. We have a treasury
replete with gold, which but a few months
since, from the .skilful manipulation of
traitors, was bankrupt. We have a navy
which in a short time has been created as
if by enchantment, though its proud
achievements prove that it is no myth.
Wc have a President in whom, and his
advisers, confidence is unshaken ; who
realize tho great responsibility resting
upon them. We have, at the head of our
army, a general, possessed of the highest
courage known to a soldier, that of icaitimj.
The misfortunes of the past season have
not. been void of good. To tho defeat at
Bull Run we owe the discipline of our
army. The memory of the brave men
who fell at Lcesburg will i.crve many an
arm when-next the cloud of battle breaks
over us, to avenge their death and emu
late their courage. Let us all, then, wait
patiently, for the bright timo, which must
surely come, confiding in the ability and
the patriotism of those in power, to assert
the supremacy of right.
23-Government has given orders for
the manufacture of half a million pairs of
woolen mittens, for the use of the hr.ivn
soldiers who aro now battling for our na
tional existence
This is good news fur
the soldiers
QUILL-DRIVES,
Egi, Juicy our streets.
XgQ Coming the holidays.
E$S- la demand brier root pipes.
STOut of demand buffalo robe3 and tin
tiunabulatory fixins.
B,, Large the attendance at Court this
week.
XSj. A nuisance our present mail arrange
ment. K3Queic: Would i! be proper to call a
soldier who had engaged in the battle at Ma
nassas, a Bully Runner?
Read chapter XXXV of the History of
C:;mbria county, published in to-day's paper.
It is interesting.
Eff We can't cllidje you. D. & S.
Yes you can commend us to your lexicographer.
t2 United States senators .ire defined as
men who receive $3000 a year for trying to be
President.
EXi-It is said that "a word to the ivi.ie is
sufficient." Cut it is otherwise with those
who are otherwise.
8?. Puukins has very shrewdly observed
that when the great aeronaut of the army is
on terra firm a he is Lowe, but when he goes
U2 i." his balloon he is high.
i2 Punkins proposes to keep the Ebens
burg and Wilmore Plank Road "open" by ad
ministering to it an occasional do.se jof salts.
Rather a novel ide.i, it mast be confessed.
teif" Enoch Lewis, Esq., General Superin
tendent, and W. II. Wilson, Esq., Re.-i.icnt
Erginetr of the Pennsylvania Railroad, both
of Altoona, were in town on Saturday but.
EcSuAti exchange advertises for composi
tors ''who won't get druak," and adJs that
'the editor does all the getting drunk neces
sary to support the' dignity of the establish
ment. Jt&g-The Ilollidaysburg Slandc rd says that
ouf friend of the D. k S. is the handsomest
cditr in Cambria county.
"Every one to Ins taste, as the old lady re
marked after ki.-sing her cow.
XgQa, Our Devil says he absolutely saw a line
run aud a plank-zt-tf.-, both iu the same d:i.
But our Devil is, unfortunately, a good deal
like the editor of the D. k S. scmewhat giv
en to romancing.
&3T"rhe Ebensburg and Cresson Railroad
is a fixed fact, etc. Selah ! Cam. Tribune.
The word ''Selah ' is supposed to signify a
change in the musical performance of a song.
Used as above, it means, "Let's whistle anoth
er tune!"' Applicable.
The Blair county Whig says the Prince
of Wales is about to make a tour through
Turkey.
As the holiday season is approaching, it is
quite likely that Turkey will also make a tour
through the Prince of Wales.
ty We notice that some of our cotempo
raries have been publishing the "Star-Spangled
Banner" an! tho "Red. White and Blue,"
every week since the commencement of the
War. Our Devil protests against this, for the
reason that it is making our Flag threadbare.
g2Col. Charles J. Diddle, a newly-elected
Congressman from Philadelphia, has recently
written a letter which has provoked some se
vere criticism, and made him numerous ene
mies. Charles has been rather popular ot late.
Nicholas Riddle was popular too, at oue time;
bat
One has a right to expect an anoma
lous termination to such an. anomalous war
as this is. The South is lighting for just what
they have always had, and the North is fight
ing to make then, share equal rights and priv
ileges with themselves in a perfectly free
Government.
B53 The following viorceau is commended
to the cor.sidei ation of a confiding public with
fear and trembling:
Wherein is the most apparent resemblance
between our Ebensburg and Cresson cuter
prise, and Dizzard of the D. & S. ? Why,
one evidently is Rail Road, and the other un
doubtedly ought to be Rail Rode.
i2jr- A terrible tragedy transpired at Maple'
Ridge, Pennsylvania, tv few dnys ago. Two
brothers, William and Aloazo Lattin, became
engaged in a quarrel, when Alonzo struck
William a ferocious blow with an axe, cutting
his head open through the forehead and nose.
The injured man was alive at last accounts,
but there was hardly any hope of his recovery.
Biddle, the successor of E. Joy Morris,
iu Congress, was elected as u Union camli
date. He is the illustrious author of two
letters one written before the election, to
catch Republican votes ; the other since the
election, to insult the Republicans who voted
for him. Bully for Biddle !
His second letter proves that he
Should epell his name hence with a P.
J2? A French bishop lately gave the fol
lowing theological view of crinoline: "Let
women remember, while putting on their pro
fuse and expansive attire, how narrow the
gates of Paradise are !'
Our Devil insinuates that the reverend gen
tleman is quite on the wrong tack. Crinoline
will certainly be able to get through, from the
reason that it is even now pretty well habitu
ated to hard squeezing !
BThe Star3 and Stripes now wave in
seven of the seceded states, to wit: In North
Carolina, over Fort Hatteras ; in South Caro
lina, at Reaufort; iu Georgia, at Fort Tybee ;
in Florida, at Key West and Fort Pickens ; in
Mississippi, at Ship Island; iu eastern Tennes
see and in the northern anjj western sections
of Virginia. The Union Flag also waves, we
suppose, in some part of Texas; and hundreds
are hidden away, but worshipped secretly, in
every secession stats.
rl2ilalclpl2ia Correspondence.
PniL.iDZi.pni.i, Dec, 9, 1SC1.
Correspondence of The Alleghanian.
Of course, the War, with it3 thrilling inci
dents, its generals and soldiers, is the all
engrossing topic with both Young and Old
America at present. The predictions and
speculations of some of our city journals re
specting War movements' uro amusing in the
xiremc. " JI7 toid you so before," or acces
sory after the f.-.ct, Is invariably the saplyjt
coJVcssL'm of some of them here and in Now
Vnik; and they tiy hard to impress the read
wz world with their snpriioi" foresight and
wisdom. ' Tu'-y bad pointed cut, months be
fore, tho advantage of occupying Hiltou Head,
the district of iieaui'ort, etc. etc. At the
same time, it is well known that these very
same journals, yrci iou to the sailing of the
Naval Expedition, were full of all sorts of
conjectures as to its destination ! But n.,v
what discoveries ! Yi:ur unprett-nding coun
try paiKTj would be l.tughcd at for iuch declaration?.
Among tii a noblest
:iiutio:: which have
siimnir r.'iduriuu: the Wur arc the
"Volunteer
Rvi'reshmcril Rooms," at the foot of Washing
ton street, in this city. The Erat one was
founded by William 0. Cooper, E-;.t v.-bo,
with his patriotic associates and ;;oighbus,
iuiVf domr !'""! '!'' :n-l ;u:d ; ! 'iil doing
disinterested service to their country, by iVed-
i . .. -i .1 !! i :-r! ! : u i ii ic ! h i- Yu! '1 ! tec !" IV 'J 1 11 UtS
:is mi v p:;s- uiiuuu .i ni"i n.'-- -
u ted more to th:r '-on: !' rf i.f tin- sd ! i rr t hr.n
-I . . . - .t I. .7... !...t I...- f ,i 1
anv other cltv in the Union. At first this in
stitution was a rather ruJe one. When it
w.k known th. it ti rc.:iii:f itl was to !ki.s thro'.
these hospitable Coopers and their neighbors
would ruuse irom their nocturnal slumbers
ii with gnvt i..nvk-d cu-K-e-p..d-. clw-r-v.
to the muzzles, and aprons full f riti-.n? : nd
shot tor the locker, muster in the street nnu
pour their ninmiudtion into the advancing
ranks until the soldiers were obliged to r.iisc
a nag of truce.
Alter a while, a couple of twenty gallon
coffe-pot were mounted in ''Cooper's cooper j
snop, an u rations scrveu uui iiint.
'lhe goodly tinuti -Liking ii-.s gone on tint:!
now t h- g !i.ro.is Comiijisr.f.ri.n. aided by
contriii 'ti-iii.- of :n n?y :nd army t-T.-rrs iron'
liberal citizens, has largely increased its field
of usefulness. An elegant in;trouee has been
erected, and. with its long and neatly spread
tables loaded with liberal viands, presents a
fine appearance, and gives evidence of the
excellent taste of the c.-timablc lady atten
dants, who are of the moot respectable fami
lies in" the city.
.Miss Dix, ire eminent philanthropist, has
given her testimony to Mr. Cooper, as follows:
".Miss Dix's compliments to Mr. Cooper nd
his associates in a noble and ennobling work,
aud. hopes th tt the Jew books sent to occupy
the attention of recovering hospital patients
m.iy be acceptable.
'Miss D;x t ikes occasion to express to Mr.
Cooper not only her general interest in the
charge of the Federal troc ps by supplying
needful food, but her Appreciation of both the
quality and variety of the provisions spread
on the" tables ; the decent, suitable manner in
which tin tab es and t.ible-turniture are ar
ranged, and also of the genial, hearty good
will which welcomes the hungry and tired
soldiers to an ample and gratuitously supplied
meal.
The rer.l blessing of the neat, convenient
Hospital, so well sustained and directed by
Miss Ross, must impress all who are acquain
ted with its advantages with a lively sense of
the sincere and humane dispositions of those
who, in the spirit f the Oraud Piaster, 'go
about doing good.'"
The 'Yoiiintcc-r Refreshment Con mittee
E ;tabli?h!ii( nt." on fianom street, was start
ed under different auspices, but sustained iu
a similar manner, and is accomplishing 1 kc
good Its managers are worthy of their coun
try's gratitude. Their rooms, perfect in all
the details of kitchen and larder, are 1 irger
and more siiacioiis than the other, and are
graced with attendants willing aud anxious to
do good.
Adjoining this Saloon, on Washington St.,
by the sidewalk but uncer cover, is a pertect
as Inn
g Saloon with all the "fixens" a long
tands. witii zinc iiowl, roller and tow-
line of st
el to each, and supplied with refreshing Fair
monat, for the ablution of the liicdunu dusty
soldier.
Allow me to ad 1 th following just tribute
to Philadelphia from one who has partaken of
its hospitality a contrast remarked by the
Salem Register:
'When our Massachusetts volunteers arrive
at Philadelphia, on their way to the war. even
if it be at two o'clock hi the morning, they
are supplied with as good a meal of rel'resh
ments, and as we'll cooked, ss any one could
wish to eat; but at New York, even though
they arrive as late as eleven o'clock in the
forenoon, they are marched to Park lJarrncks,
:ind fed ou souj, though they stay twenty
four hours. At Philadelphia no p.irnde i?
made; but at New York a great parade is got
up' by the "rfotis of .Js-;achuse;t,,; and tile
oiiicers are feted and feasted at tin Astor,
while the privates are left to breakfast, dine
and sup on soup."
' A new hospital for the Sick and Wounded
bus also been added to this benevolent enter
prise. -The Ladies' Aid soc;ety." of this city, is
doing a good work, and aiding the Union
cause bv contributions of bodily comforts to
the soldiers.
Our churches nre also nwnke to the spirit
ual wants of the army, and many of them have
held meetings to take measures for the supply
of tracts and other religious reading, together
with Christian teachers, to the soldier.
How cheering and encouraging are all such
efforts in hehalfof the Union! And who can
estimate their inllucnce on the bravo volun
teer I "THEE."
B&The Chaplain of the House of
Representatives at the opening of the
House ou Monday, pmycil r.-jMviui fur
thr. yatc. This is the firt time, since the
organization of our government, that such
a layer was attempted to be made in the
Hall of Congress, and it is no !cs signifi
cant because it was made . at this time,
when those who uphold the political and
social rights of slavery are violently at
tempting the disrupture of the federal
government. If such n prayer had been
made by a chaplain of the House six years
since, he would have been hurled from
the clerk's desk and doubtless assassinated
in the presence of the Representatives as
sembled, but now the prayer is listened to
with respect in Congress", and who dare
doubt its merciful answer from Heaven.
Thus the woik of mighty reform prog
resses, and thus the rotten fabric of human
oppression begins to be assailed.
CQu Friendship, like-phosphorus, shines
most whou all around is dark.
County
CHAPTER XXXT.
Jlillyille Koiougii Continued.
CAMBRIA IRON W0?.E3.
The development of the iron resource
of Cambria county is of rather recent on
pin, and is calculated to portray tho sht
pijihtcdLCSs of man. maure all U 6pie'a.
tiMc ittt;:"ii..;juiits. hat now i?; r.erhr
the richest iron Held in lV.nnsvlvania
a lew vears since regarded as a woriLle.
and unseemly bluff, a kind of rart
the agricultural surface of Cambria cens'
Nav at an early diy in our history, ts"j
have clcwlire noticed, pig u;C.tai
the valley of the Juniata, was, with iccre.
ible labor and difficulty, Lauhxt ever t'".
Allegheny Mountain, by what is kecwa
r.s il.a "Frankstown Road," a road wliica
the progress oi improvement in tl;e;e la'
tor days, has left with few travelers.
W.irlv :i coi"C of venr tinM v.. '
j , vcor-;c
! S fv i ;i r Ven who i r-T . t? t in. ., V . i
- i u-
or e-i nrst cstauinMiuig iron Works m Can.
! bria county, purchased the "rnnnrl"
commenced the erection of Cambria Fu-.
! mice, Stimulated by the Tariff Act of 1$4
j fun,aC0 jg aLout -j j V
"um ic?
t canal and the Lonemaugh River; and u
sur.ljeJ with water by a tributary of th-t
Ji x ,.
fctrtiiUi. us distance, 1 ueiieve,
is about
j four miles from Johnstown in Concinauch
'novr Taylor) township. The MeK
Shryock were asrociated with Mr. Kin?
iu this enterprise, but afterwards their
interest fell into the hands of the late Br.
Peter Shoenberger. This is the oldest
iron establishment in Cambria county.
At a later period, Mill Creek Furnace
was erected, on the f-tream of that niae
in Conemaugh (now Yoder) township, and
owned by John Dell & Co., the rra lein?
John Bell, George S. King and Pett-r
Shoenberger. The interest of Mr. Beil
became vested ia Mr. Shoenbergtr prior
to 1850.
Still another Furnace waa erected ca
Ben's creek, a tributary of Stony creel, a
short distance above its mouth, also in the
present towuship of Yoder, (then Core
maugh.) some of the dwellings being in
Somerset county. The eamc ccrapacy
owucd this furnace, under the firm nsu
of Bell, King & Co. In 1S50, or about
that time Dr Shocnbcrgcr became sole
owner of this furnace.
The impulse that had been given to tie
manufacture of iron had meanwhile subsi
ded the business languished andapec
cral stagnation was the result. The worst
fears were entertained for the success of
these establishments, and, if I remccle:
rightly, they had (or at least scae of
them) suspended operations.
It was about this period, (1550,) th:
the idea of establishing the Cambria Iron
Company origiuatcd. I have cot the Ac.
j 0f Incorporation before me, but think the
. , j
capital sioct oi me company nas ne
at Oue Million dollars. Cambria, Mi'l
creek aud Ben's creek furnace?, Trhh all
the lands attached to them, were put iiiio
the concern at the modest sum of $100,
000; this amount to be held by Mess:;.
King and Shoenberger in proyorticn vt
their respective interests in these
naccs.
The act of incorporation was passed I;
the Legislature, the charter obtained, c
the company forthwith commenced opera
tions. Everything was undertaken on the
most gigantic scale, and the extensive
works, now known as the Cambria Iron
Works progressed rapidly to completion.
But reverses came As in most under
taking of a similar character, the expec
tations of the corporators were too san
guine, their ideas of success were not
realized, the stock vent down to noffiU
prices, aud ruin seemed to stare the vvto.e
enterprise iu the face. Nothing but tu?
wisest counsels could have pieserveJ
from bankrut'1 .
as heavy liens had been entered on rear
for the construction of the Mill andot
buildings. Happily, wise counsels
prevail, and the whole concern, to
purpose of a final experiment, was ic"
to .Messrs. Wood, Morrell & Co., b
conducted the works to the prefect &
JONATHAN 0LDBCCK-
MosKitAitxs. December 1'
18C1.
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BSlhe I'cunsylvania cn ; - j-,
)tiipanv now control tl.e i - vr:c
n - 4'. lin NlinDUM
M tiyilC X lUCUgu, 'v - ' VTarlC!
ana the J-.ast iJranu". Tinti
burg Railroads. Other tnl.u;?.rit;ft,.
will piobablv be taken in aud tf
ted in the Philadelphia FaFrnfor tie
managers are ambitious to P" j
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con
iroi oi uiu i atmi-
now building in.c'tV
company are
wharves and laying tracks to conn
all roads centering at I''Ptic"
growth and expansion of this 4 ' ifrful
within the part year l.Mbee0P,,f
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