J Alio sliaxxlxi XnURSDAY: JANUARY 9. LGC&L AND PERSONAL metier from tUc "Silver Grays. Camp Ccrtix, Jany. 6, 18G2 eo,re??on(lenco of The Alleghanian. Having promised you an occasional let ter from "camp," I embrace the opportu D;ty of giving yoa a brief communication, by Fay of "opening the ball." The sur roundings are by no means the best for inditing a sketch descriptive of camp life, o, tfdl as of the "pomp and circumstance 0f "!oriou3 war." Officers' quarters have c0t yet been provided for those of the Sil ver Grays, else your humble correspon dent, notwithstanding his position is only that of '"high private," might avail him self of the retirement that such a locality would supply. I write amid the noise and fcustlj incident to a general boarding tent, in which can be distinguished the Irish Irorao, the sweet German accent, and the crackling Welsh,' beautifully interspersed vita the euphonious English. It is really a itrausc medley, am!, if reduced to a sys tem by some adept in the science of acoustics, would furnish something new in this aire of progress snd invention. Since my arrival, the camp has been all bustle and excitement; caused by the unrobing out of the regiments command eJ by Colonels Murray and Lewis. Since their withdrawal, I estimate the number now here who wear Uncle Sam's livery ami eat his pork and beans to be about two thousand. It is reported that another Tedtuent (Col. Wilsou's) has received marching orders. This expected depar ture will diminish our number materially, ami render Catcp Curtin les3 a place of interest than it has been. But why rack the brain in summoning wcrJs to express views of so little interest to your readers, so long as the welfare, the prospects, the condition and the chai-' actor cf the Silver Grays furnish a theme for the pen of your correspondent ' Then to my task. Xlo Silver Grays, cumGcxing between sixty and seventy men, regularly mustered iato the service of the Unjted States, are comfortably quartered in frame barracks, and are in the enjoyment ef all the ac commodations that can be furnished by the Quartermaster and Commissary of the cunp. No member of the company came here expecting to find a Continental cr Metropolitan Hotel open for his reception. Oa the contrary, each one knew that the luxuries of life belong not to the soldier's career. So long as the necessaries are famished, however, there can be noground for complaint. Of the latter we have an abundance, and of the very best quality. I have never eaten better bread, fresh and salt meat, beans, rice, and other substan tial?, nor drank better co5ee, than I have had set before me in these quarters. As to the clothing, it is of good quality and well made. Take it all in all, there is no room for th,e exercise of the grumbler's occupation. All are satisfied with their lot, and will manifest their appreciation of the protecting care of their country by an exhibition of a loyal devotion to its Flag. The Silver Grays enjoy a reputation that is rendered the brighter by contrast. Most other companies are made up of young men who are playing the "Bold Soldier Boy" and "sowing wild oats" at one and the same time. It is an adage as trite as it is true, that you "cannot exDOCt to find aa old head on young shoulders." These men, now in' their halcyon days, will sober down in the face of the enemy, tad do good service in the protection and vindication of the Right. They possess courage and patriotism, the necessary es sentials that should distinguish the soldier of the Republic. But, without any dis paragement to them, all will and do admit, after taking a cool and dispassionate view of the questions at issue, and of the im portance to all future generations that this Union be maintained in its integrity, that the Silver Greys are just the kind of men from whom the younger volunteer will take example. There is a deeply rooted sentiment of respect to age which imbues the human heart. It is manifest in this camp. Officers and privates pay all def erence to the whitened locks of many cf the members of our company. "Were old John Burgoon to perambulate the camp grounds, he would receive more sincere nd heartfelt salutations than would be awarded to the chief officer in command. As conclusions drawn from these premise?, jou will admit that the mingling of such as are the Silver Grays with the youth of &ur array will have a salutary effect in more ways than oue ; that it will be con vincing proof that the patriotism of '7G j:t live? j and that tho?e who aro about stepping off the stage of life are not indif ferent as to the future of their country There are various speculations in refer ence to what may be the location assigned the Silver Grays. Some say one thing, and some another. Until something defi nite be determined upon, however, 1 will forbear speculating or giving an opinion. Justice demands that I shall incorpo rate in this communication the remark that Captain Wiliiam Palmer, thro' whose indefatigable exertions the company was raised, is most deservedly popular with the rank and file. He is incessant in his efforts to make one and all contented and comfortable. If any favors are going, he has an eye to diverting them to the bene fit of his company. And, indeed, it ap pears that since he has been in camp he has so gained upon the esteem of those who direct the distribution of supplies that he can procure our full share (if not more) of all that is circulating. I. will speak of Lieutenant Murray in my next. Now, Mr. Editor ! I think I have arri ved at the proper point in my hasty com munication to discharge a duty which has been imposed upon rue by the officers and privates composing the Silver Grays. It is simply to express their sincere grati tude to you for the present of that keg of tobacco. It was a incst timely donation. It was natural to expect that the "boys," just breaking away from the apron-strings of their maternal guardians, would at first feel a little homesick. The tobacco's as suaging properties dispelled regrets, until now we are completely "weaned." We think of home with the composure of phi losophers, and have left off pining and "sniffling." One aud all send you their kindest regards. Ltft rue conclude by appealing to the old men ot Cambria, who can conveniently do so, to hasten to marshal themselves under the banner of the Silver Grays. Let it be made a maximum company : a minimum one it will be before Saturday. High Private. Local Etchings. The Holidays in this vicinity passed off pleasantly though quietly. The weather proved propitious during the eatire week, and everybody enjoyed himself to the utmost of his abil ity. The prevailing pastimes seemed to be sleighriding and Turkey-trig. The Altoona Tribune came out last week in a new dress, looking smiling and pleasant as a basket of chips. "We are glad to see this evidence of the prosperity of our co temporary. The season in which it is lawful to kill deer, pheasants, rabbits, &e., expired on the 31st ult. The law on this point, however, appears to be pretty uracil a dead letter hereabouts, inasmuch as about the same quantity of game is killed after the first of January as before. This is wiong. Remember the sorrowful expe rience of "Mordicai and Sunna Vagun" in the matter of their illegal deer-hunt, and save all possible trouble in the premises. We see it stated in several papers that the Governor has detailed the "Sil ver Grays" as a guard to take charge of the Arsenal and the Warehouse contain ing the public stores in Harrisburg. They will be equal to the undertaking, Speaking of tfie Silver Grays, we under stand that Capt. Palmer has received and has now under consideration a proposition to attach his company to the 11th regi ment, P. V., Col. Dick Coulter, now sta tioned at Annapolis, Md. On our out side this week will be found a couple of communications, which, although slightly antiquated, may still possess some iutercst to our readers. Co. C, 19xn Regular Infantry. Through the kindness of Sergeant Thomas Davis, we arc enabled to herewith present our readers with the muster-roll of Co. C, 19th regular infantry, Capt. Williams. This company was recruited almost en tirely in Cambria county : COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. Captain, Thomas C. Williams. First Lieutenant, Louis Snyder. . Second Lieutenant, John B. Hays. KOS-COUUISSIOXED OFFICERS. Sergeants, Thomas Davis, A. Lcmmon, E. II. Bennett, Reuben D. Jones, A. Y Smith. Corporals, John Shroat, II. B. Shaffer, Geo. S, Paul, Samuel Dibert, Charles Craver, S. Durkhart, James M. Singer, Benj. Davis. MUSICIAN'S Christ. Benneti, Joseph Bennett.-rarvATES. Anderson Robert, Albaugh Joseph, Albaugh Isaac, Ankeny Henry, Bennett Elisha, Jr., Bender Theodore, Brookbank David, Bracken James, Burkey Elijah, Bennett Aaron, Barnes John W., Clements Patrick, Cobaugh Phythian, Crura David, , Crum Nathan,. Hayncs Thomas F., Harrison John, Jones Timothy, Jones George, Jones Samuel D., Ley dig George, Longenecker John, Lyster John, Metzler Cyrus, M'Gvrinn George, Makin Oliver, Michaels II. B., Orth George, O'Neill Patrick, Plurnmer Isaac, Condon Christopher, Parker John, Cross'.ev Jacob, Davis Thomas E., Duumire A., Evans John C, Evans Samuel, Knos Alexander, Elliot Elonzo, Edwards David, Emigh George A., Ferguson Elliot, Frankhouser A., Grubb William A., OocDnour Levi, Griffith Joseph, Hunt Cornelius, Ilarndon J. L. B., Ward Ceylon Y Rowland Robert, Jr. Rupp John, Rager Francis, Rager Thomas M., Reese John, Smny Samuel, Shearer William, Shultz Henry, Snyder Aaron, Sproul Jacob R., Sweetzer Simon, Stineberger John, Stineberger Aloysius, Tarbe'.l Eli M., WendeB John, Willi?nn George A., County Superintendent. On Mon day last, Mr. William Scott, formerly of Johnstown but at present of this place, received his commission as Superinten dent of the Common Schools of Cambria county. He will fill the unexpired term of Cel. James 31. Swank, resigned. Mr. Scott Las held the position of Superinten dent of the Ebensburg Union School du ring the past two or three months, and has given universal satisfaction. He is a ripe scholar, a gentleman as well, and will prove himself a worthy custodian of the great Commou School interest in this county. Success attend him ! Died At Portage, Cambria county, on Friday morning, Nov. 15, 18G1, of dip theria, Willie, son of Andrew J. and Catharine Brookbank, aged 3 yeawand 10 months. On Friday, Dec. 20, 1SG1, of diptheria, James Thomas, son of Andrew J. and Catharine Brookbank, aged 2 years and 8 days. Married In this place, on Tuesday, 31st ultimo, by Rev. D. Harbison, Mr. Robert Da vis to Miss Sarah Richards, both of Ebens burg. And still they go I In these bleeding, seceding times, it is refreshing to have such palpable evidence as the above of sterling Patriotism. For, unlike his namesake, the unhung Jeff doth not our friend, the bridegroom, by these presents prove himself, to be a true and sincere friend of Union f Aye, and of the very strongest sort. We tender our congratulations, etc., etc., to the happy couple, hoping they may live forever. Apologetic. No paper was issued from this office last week, for the reason that the entire establishment, devil and all, were engaged during the Holiday pe riod in living up to our Pictorial Platform of Principles. In other words, in having a "Ili-Old-Tinie." Kind reader, accept our regrets. The Mails. The followingjs the time of the closing of the mails in the Ebens burg Post Ofilce : Eastern, daily, at 3 o'clock, P. M Western, daily, at 8 o'clock, P. iL THE VERY LATEST ARRIVAL Per !Elailroaca. ! ! EBENSBURG EMPORIUM Quick Sales AXT Small Profits." A. A. BARKER, Ebessbcrg, Pa. rjlflE SUBSCRIBER would respectfully nn I nounce to the citizens of Ebensburg and vicinity that he has just received, at his store, on High street, the largest and most complete assortment of WINTER GOODS, ever before brought to this county, all of which he is determined to sell cheaper than the cheapest DRY GOODS, In endless varietv. DRESS GOODS, Of every description. WOOLEN GOODS, A full and complete assortment. WHITE GOODS, Embracing all the newest stvle3. EMBROIDERIES, Handsome and of the best quality. HOUSEKEEPING GOODS, Of all sorts, sizes, widths and prices. B, Chapter xxxvii of "Cambria coun ty" will appear next week. HEW ADVERTISEMENTS. EBENSBURG HARDWARE AND STOVE DSPOT. BARGAINS TO BE HAD! The undersigned has just received a large and splendid assortment of Hardware and Cutlery, Gooking, Parlor and Heating Stoves, Nails, Window Glass, Hoop Iron, Carbon Oil Lamps and pure Carbon Oil, Japanned and Brittannia Ware, Glass Ware, &c, &c, nil of which be will sell very low for CASH or ex change for Country Produce. Also : He still continues to manufacture Tin and Sheet Iron Ware of all descriptions, for sale either by the Wholesale or Retail. Repairing doue on short notice. He returns his sincere thanks to his old friends and customers for the patronage ex tended him, and begs leave to hope that they Tg come forward and settle up their accounts of long standing, and commence the new year "on the square." He must have money to enable him to keep up his stock. BgL. Prices low, to suit the imes. GEO. HUNTLEY. Ebensburg, Jany. 9, 18G2tf UDITOR S NOTICE. The undersigned auditor, appointed by the Orphans' Court of Cambria county, to hear, decide and report upon the exceptions filed to the account of Joseph Miller, execu tor of the estate of Robert Flinn, deceased, notifies all persons interested that he will attend to the duties of said appointment at Iuh office, in Ebensburg, on SATURDAY, the 1st day of FEBRUARY, 1862, at one o'clock, P. M., when and where, if they see proper, they can attend. PHIL S. NOON, Ebensburg, Jany. 9, 18G2-3t Auditor. DMINISTRATORS' NOTICE The undersigned give notice that they have taken out Letters of Administration on the Estate of THOMAS RUSSELL, late of White Township, Cambria county, deceased, and all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate are hereby notified to come for ward aud 6ettle the same, and all persons having claims against said estate are notified to present tbem properly authenticated for settlement. PHILIP W. BRIDEXB AUGH, MICHAEL BRIDENBAUGH. D:e. 2, 1861. Ct EBENSBURG & CRESSON RAIL ROAD COMPANY. NOTICE JO STOCKHOLDERS. Notice is hereby given to the Stockholders of the.Ebensburg 4 Cresson Rail Road Com pany, that the annual ejection for a President and Twelve Directors of said Company, will be held'ntthe office of the Company, at Eb ensburg, on the scond Monday 13th day of January, 1862, beginning at the hour of one and closing at four o'clock, P. M. A. C. MULLlN, Sec'y. Ebensburg, Deo. 12, 1861. J nOOP SKIRTS AND BALMORALS, The latest and best styles. READY-MADE CLOTHING, A better and cheaper article than ever before ollered to this cotuoiuuitv. BOOTS AND SHOES, Of the very best workmanship.' HATS AND CAPS, Fashionable and of durable material. MILLINERY GOODS AND NOTIONS. HOSIERY AND GLOVES. BUFFALO ROBES. Hardware, Queenstcare, Groceries, Flour, Bacon, Cheese, Syrups, Molasses, Mackerel, Her ring and Cod Fish, Irn and Nails, Cedar and Willow Ware, Drugs end Medicines, Carbon and Fih Oil-, etc., etc., etc. These, and many other descriptions of Good?, too numerous Co here mention, con stantly on hand. Not to mince matters, he keeps a FIRST CLASS CO UNTR Y STORE, where anything or everything a person may need or desire can- be obtained. By buying a large stock at a time,, and pay ing for the same almost entirely in Cash, the subscriber is enabled to sell considerably cheaper than other dealers in this community. To be convinced of the truth of this assertion you need only call and examine his Schedule of Prices. "NO CHARGE FOR SHOWING GOODS." Customers will be waited upon by accom modating Salesmen. jgy The Public is requested to roll in the more the merrier and secure Bargains. NOTICE. All persons indebted to R. S. Bcnn are requested to call and make settlements imme diately. Otherwise their accounts will bo left with the proper authorrties for collection. Ebensburg, Sept. 26. R.jBUNN. notice. 11 All persons knowing themseires indebt ed to Clinton li. Jones are hereby notified that his Books, Notes, Sec, are in the hands of D. II. Roberts, Esq., and are hereby reque st ed to call aud make immediate settlement ana save costs. Dec. 12, K,3l. C. R. JONES. NEW TAILOR SHOP. The undersigned having opened out a Tailoring Establishment, over the store room occupied by D. J. Evans ii Son, respectfully informs the" public that the business will there be carried on iu all its branches. All work will be done in the latest style, with neatness and dispatch, and upon the most reasonable terras. ROBT. D. THOMAS Ebensburg, April 4, 18G1. rruiE PROTECTION MUTUAL FIRK 1 Insurance Company of Cambria County. Notice ii hereby given to the members of said Company, that the annual election for a Board of Directors will be held at the office of the Company, in Ebensburg, on the second Monday 13th day of January, A. D-, 18C2, between the houts of 10 clock A. M. and U o'clock P. M. A. C. MULLIN, Sec'y. Ebensburg, Dec. 12, 1BC1. WOOD, MORRELL & CO., Jons stow::, Ta WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IS ALL KINDS OF MERCHANDISE, Keep constantly on hand the following arti cles : HATS AND CAPS, OIL-CLOTHS, DRY GOODS, CARPKTINGS, CLOTHING, NOTIONS, QUEENS WARE, BOOTS a SHOES, GROCERIES, FEED OK ALL KINDS, VEGETABLES. AC. 10 Clothing and Boots and Shoes made'to order on reasonableterms. Johnstown March 1 18G0-tf. BONNETS, HARDWARE, PROVISIONS, FISH, SALT, FLOUR, BACON, c T. ROBERTS, CLOCK AND WATCHMAKER, And Dealer in CLOCKS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, Fancy Goods. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, NOTIONS, &c Just received at the Jewelry stora of C. T. Roberts, a large and complete stock of Clocks. Watches, Jewelry, ic. which will be sold very low for Cash. Ladies are invited to call and examine his stock, and secure bargains. Repairing faithfully performed and warranted to give satisfaction: Se.;t. 26, 18U1. "ttard times come again JJL NO MORE! r The cry of Hard Times has almost entirely ceased in this neighborhood, and WM. DAVIS has just received aod is now offering at very low prices as large and varied an assortment of Winter Goods a3 was ever brought to Ebensburg. His stock embraces all the articles usually kept in a Country Store, and will be exchanged for CASH, LUMBER. GRAIN BEANS, BUTTER, WOOL, &c. Call and examine our stock. No charge for showing Goods. Thankful for past favors we hope for a continuance of the sara. WM. DAVIS. N. B. All persons indebted to me, or to the late firm of Davis & Lloyd, are requested to come forward and settle their accounts im mediately. W. D. Ebensburg, Dec. 5, 18G1.3t. T HE WEEKLY PRESS. A. 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Subscriptions may commence at any time tefras, ALWAYS CASH, in Advance. All letters to be addressed to JOILN W. FORNEY. Ifo. 417 Ohistkot st., Philadelphia. BARGAINS 1 BARGAINS 1 or liV ERYBCDY DJ. EVANS & SON have this this day received from the East and are new ottering to th citizens of Ebensburg, and vicinity, a well selected assortment ot 4 MEN AND DOTS CLOTHING, also a large lot of lry Goods, consisting in part of the following articlei viz:- .Satin?, Velvets, Cloths, Cassitnerel, Doeskins, Sattinetts, Tweeds, Jeans, Tickings, Flannels, Brown & Bleached Muslins, DRESS GOODS, of every style, Notions, &c. "JJ e have also on hand a large assortment of BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, BONNETS, STATIONARY, HARDWARE, GROCERIES, FISH, SALT, TRUNKS, CARPET-SACKS, Together with such other articles as are usu ally kept in a country store, all of which thej will dispose cheaper than the cheapest, for CASH oi COUNTRY PRODUCE. Ebensburg, January 25, 1860:tf a 15 cr i C3 S en o 5 c -1 IP r -3 III cr c c- o O oc s. p e r a ' t p 5s ,'- o - a r s 3 Xfl c c ... 5 3 r. CD t S 5 73 " r O o m a X 2 o e: n h k ; M O d S 110 2 H e o 9 er o c c 3 O a o rs sr S 9 S" ii 3 3 o o c rr rr. 9 9 C a O H 73 05 n 3 n e c n a. o o tc oa P c 3 05 t, p M OC g n -0 so tn 3 O 2. sr 5 ? 9 o o c 9 S3 cr 7X n CO r o a cr O O 3 2. S e Cu S SO 9 S3- t 9 ! Cu r. 2 S i P. ft. r 53 0 9 3 ft. D. it XT 2. ? r 5 (3? ( $35,00. Pays the entire cost for Tuition in the most popular and successful Commercial School iiv the country. Upwards of Twelve Htnobed yound men from twenty-light different i tates have been educated for business here within the past three years, some of whom have been employed as Book Keepers at salaries of $2000,00 per Annum, immediately fipon graduating, who knew knew nothing of accounts when they entered the College.) SS Ministers' sons half price. Students enter at any time, and review when they please, without extra charge For Catalogues, Specimens of Penmanship and View of the College-, enclose five letter stamps to JENKINS 4 SMITH, Pitrsburg Pa. March 28-1 y4 WATCHES AXD JEWELRY. TRS. E. J. STAHL respectfully informs JLfX tne citizens of Ebensburg and Vicinity that she has on hand a large and superior lot of WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY,' which she will sell at reduced prices. Par ticular attention paid to repairing the above articles, and all work warranted. The mechanical department of the estab lishment is under the supervision of M. R. M'Dowell, who is a competent and experi enced artificer. Office opposite Shoemaker & Sons store. Jull8, 1861:3m - - HUGH A. McCOY, Saddle end Harness Manvfaeturer EBENSBURG, PA. ' Oflice one door east Of Davis, Jones & Co.'s Store. A-large stock Of ready-made Harness, Sad dles, Bridles, &c, constantly oa hand and for sale cheap. Dec. 2-5, 1861-tf. 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