I THURSDAY:
: JANUARY 12.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
Ebensburo and Cresson Railroad.
Oq and after Monday, October 31, 1864,
tains on this road will run as follows :
Leave Ebensburg
At 6.00 A. M., connecting with Pitts. & E.
Ex. West and Fast Mail East. -At
5.25 P. M., connecting with Pitts. & E.
Ex. East and Mail Train "West.
Leave Cresson
At 11.27 A. M., or on departure of Ilarr.
Accommodation East.
At 8.40 P. M., or on departure of Mail
Train West.
Letter from Our Soldiers.
UTTER TROM CO. C, 209TH P. V. THE HOLI
DAYS IN CAMP SOMETMNQ WRONG WITH THE
: HAiL3 SOLDIERS' LETTEK3, AND WHAT THET
i ocGHT TO BE, AC. AC. .
Correspondence of The Alleghanian.
Meade's Sta., Va., Jan. 3, 1865.
Well, the holidays have come and gone,
previous to Christmas, the weather was
cold, but the day itself was pleasant. The
5an shone bright, the air was mild, and
one could easily fancy that the rigors of
winter were abated out of deference to
that day on which, either correctly or in
correctly, is placed the birth of Him who
lied that we might live. But the out
ToiD" of the old and the incoming of the
:2W year were different. The last day of
the expiring year was full of driving,
howling, chilling wind, filled at times
nthe.r with rain, buow or sleet. As night
came on apace, the fury of the storm rath
er than being diminished, was increased.
There was no quiet, modest retirement of
the old, nor gentle advance of the new
year, as though the dying lingered awhile
to welcome the iiewly-born. Nay," the
cue, as if loth to go, and full of envy at
J 1 x
;i3 successor, seemed anxious to com Dai
is entrance to lifo by all the fury of a
, winter storm. Mean while , the moon hid
her face, the stars refused to behold the
strife, aud all nature robed herself in
dirteet darkness, till it seemed as if she
. bad clad herself in the habiliments of
mourning. But as the soldier in his tent
thanked his stars that he was not a soldier
en picket, aud looked in the glowing fire
tefore him, he could see, or at least he
would think ho could see, in its blaziog
i brightness of hope that bade him rejoice
in the raging storm without. It was fan
cy of course it was only fancy but that
fancy Eeemed to whisper in the tones of a
prophesviag angel that the fury the old
year was spending in its dying agonies wa3
oaly to show U3 the wrath, as foolish as it
is mighty, of an expiring treason against
Liberty.
I hava a word to say about letters, letter-writers,
and the mails. There is an
impression, deep and strong, that there is
something wrong wi'h the mails; but
there, or with whom, it is not my prov
ince to say. To be sure, a soldier will
Fowl, and if he fail3 to growl at one thing,
;;t is Duly because he has fixed his atten
tion on something else; but when ho ex
ercises his growling prerogative at the
Qaild, he does 60 with apparent good rea
son. "Is there a large mail to-day V is a
common inquiry. ''None from Ebens
burg," is a common answer. Then there
come?, "What's the matter with the
mails?" "There mast be something wrong
ith the mail V "Why don't we get our
soldier ! who
Consider the
dutiful wife's
him twice or
letters?" &c, &c. Poor
growls ?
wonders that he
case of a man who has a
assurance that she writes
tbrice a week, while he gets not more than
one letter out of three. But that's only
one case. Poor soldier! oughtn't be to
growl? Ah, Mr. Delinquent Mailman,
'jy come up to time hereafter.
But, seriously, what is a soldier's letter ?
or if you prefer, what ought it to be ?
That boy wearing his country's uniform
as as well reared as acy. lie looks
ough just now, for he has rough work to
io, but among the comfortable homes of
N'ew England, or amid the hills of Penn
'jlvania, is a spot about which is enshri
ned all that human memory holds sacred,
ni that spot is that bey's home. When
1 letter Bent thence reaches him, a new
lights up the eye, a new vigor starts
be blood to quicker action, the soul re
aves new life, and joy fills the heart, as
e seal is broken. A soldier's letter car
ries him back to the scenes of home and
Reside. It carries the boy to the paren
ts roof, and tho father 10 that circle of
ich he is head. It is read, not once, but
CTerand over again, and ere he lays down
10 ret, it is read still another time. In
&ight, when the mind revels in dreams,
ee dreams take shape in accordance
h the influence potently tho' silently
.erted by the letter from home. Does
brins? hndinryo ill find dnpfl it WPfir
o v , ---
tling ? The latter is what it ought to be.
A plague upon all dull, prosy, gloomy,
ill-foreboding, bemoaning letters, when
sent to a man wearing the Union blue !
Let a letter be fall of little bits of news,
the doings at and about home, bearing
good wll towards all men, and recounting
the labors of the Drovost marshals and
their crippled soldiers with all skulkers
from the service. Only such a letter is
worthy to be sent to a Union soldier. He
knows his danger, knows his labor and
privations, and wishes not to have them
morosely recounted, for he lives rejoicing
in the hope of the final triumph of his
country. .
On the 15th tilt., we were permanently
brigaded, and now form a part of the first
brigade, third division, ninth army corps.
This brigade is formed of the 200th,
208th and 209th regiments of one year
troops, and is commanded by Col.' Diven,
of the first named regiment. The 205th,
207th and 211th regiments, also one year
troops, form the second brigade, under
commond of Col. Matthews, of the 205th.
The two brigades form the third divisicn,
commanded by Brig.-Gen. Hartranft.
Letters for us, in order to avoid all
mistake, should be addressed to Co. C,
209th Pa. Vols., 1st Brigade, 3d Divis
ion, 9 th Army Corps.
The health of the company continues
excellent. The deaths in the regiments
by eicknesa are only three, of whom one
was buried on Saturday.
On Saturday, 24th ult., we were glad
to welcome the arrival amongst us of our
Chaplain, Rev. j. S. Lemmon. . . The fol
lowing day, he commenced what beyond
doubt will prove a career of usefulness by
delivering a brief but appropriate dis-
couse. Gamma.
e&rinsss of tone ? Or is it a sprightly,
;H iett
er, full of news, but not of tat- J
bTcmxas. Wm. Koberts, a young
man resident in Cambria township, who
enlisted in Co. D, Capt. Lowman, 204th
P. V., last summer, died in hospital at
Alexandria, Va., about a week since. An
accident occurred to the train on which
his remains were being' brought home, on
the Northern Central RR., on Saturday,
resulting in the utter demolishing of the
coffin wherein they were enshrined. Tho
remains arrived here Sunday, and were
consigned to the grave on Monday.... Jo
seph Williams, of Blacklick tp., a member
of the 110th P. V., died in hospital a
couple of weeks ago. Hi remains were
brought home for interment. He had
been in the service about fifteen months."
...Charles Albert Mills, 6on of Capt. Da
vid Mills, of Gallitzin, this county, who
was captured by the rebels in the Shenan
doah Valley some fourteen months ago,
and has been a prisoner ever since, has
been exchanged and arrived home. He
is well, but reports that he suffered beyond
description in the rebel coal-holes. ...Mr.
James Campbell has retired from the
editorial management of the Johnstown
Democrat, and is succeeded by Messrs.
II. D. Wroodruff & Son, of Perry county
Both tho outgoing and incoming editors
have our best wishes for their future sue
cess.... Quartermaster E. Frank' Ly tie, of
the 209th P. V., was home here on brief
leave of absence last week. His personal
appearance left the impression on our
mind that sogering agreed with him to a
1 nicetv....See a number of
new advertisements in to-day's paper
We understand that diptheria is again
prevailing to a great extent in this vicin
ity. In one family, named Kane, living
about three miles east of this place, four
children have died of this disease within
the past three weeks.
RR. Schedule. A slight change as
to schedule went into effect on the Penna.
Railroad on the 26th ult. Trains now
leave Cresson station as follows :
wt Halt. Exnress leaves at 9.18 A. M.
Phila. Express
Fast Line
Mail Train
Pitts, Erie Ex.
Emigrant Train
East Phila. Express
" Fast Lino
" Fast Mail
" Pitts. Erie Ex.
ITarriab. Accom.
Don't stop.
See corrected schedule for Ed. & Cres
son Branch at head of first local column.
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10.08 A. M.
9.59 P. M-
8.38 P. M.
8.13 A. M.
4.30 P. M.
7.36 P. M.
1.46 P. M.
7.05 A. M.
6.32 P. M.
11.27 A. M.
E. & C. RR. Co. At an election of the
stockholders, held on Monday last, the
following named officers were elected by
the Ebensburg and Cresson Railroad
Company, to serve during the ensuing
year : President, A. A. Barker. Direc
tors, J. Moore, E. Roberts, H. Foster,
James Myers, Jno. Williams, Thos. Grif
fiths, H. J. Lombaert, Geo. J. Rodgers,
Abel Lloyd, Richard Jones, Jr., Isaac
Evans, Robert Davis.
The sleighing continues excellent
hereabouts.
Married : On Tuesday, 3d instant, at
Bloomington, M'Lane county, Illinois, by
Rev. Mr. Bailey, pastor pt the New School
Presbyterian Church of that place, Mr.
David D. Pryce, of Cambria tp., Cam
bria county, to Miss Susan Jane Wil
liams, of Bloomington, formerly of Eb
ensburg.
In the midst of their new-found happi
ness, our friends were not forgetful of ve
Printer. No. They remembered us, and
after a manner that waa peculiarly grati
fying. For this, taken in connection with
the high degree of esteem we have ever
entertained for the bridegroom and bride,
we tender them our thanks and congratu
lations. May happiness, prosperity and
contentment encompass them ever. May
they live to the green old age of the
Psalmist, and may each -succeeding year
only rivet the tighter the bonds which
bind them together. May they, in short,
fully realize the truth of the poet's re
mark, that "Marriage, rightly understood,
gives to the tender and the good a para
dise below."
Married: At Summitville, Cambria
county, on Tuesday, 3d inst., by Rev. Mr.
Ryan, Mr. James S. Todd, of Ebensburg,
former editor of the Democrat & Sentinel,
to Miss Annie M'Connell, of Summit
ville. Accompanying the above notice, we re
ceived a liberal share of the wedding cake,
for which favor the happy couple have
our warmest thanks. If our prayers for
their happiness and prosperity thoughont
life were of avail, then indeed would theirs
be a never-ending pathway of roses, full
of sweets and fragrance, and abounding in
ambrosial delights.
Not Visible to the Naked Eye.
We intended making a number of im
provements in the general appearance of
The Alleghanian during the holidays, and
actually stopped the publication of the
paper two weeks for that purpose, but
unlooked-for events asserted themselves
upon our notice, to the prevention of our
cherished purpose. We are sorry for
this, but assure our readers that at an
early day these improvements, from mere
idealities, will be reduced to the compass
of accomplished facts.
The Sheriffalty. During the last
week of December Court, Mr. Jas. Myers,
the newly elected Sheriff of Cambria coun
ty, waa duly "sworn in," vice Mr. John
Buck, whose term of office had expired.
Candor compels us to say that Mr. Buck
made an excellent Sheriff, and from the
well known character and ability of Mr.
Myers, we are surti the reins of office will
descend to a most worthy successor.
Married : At the residence of the offi
ciating clergyman, on Tuesday, 20th ult.,
by Rev. Solomon Benshoof, Lieut. Tnos.
Davis, 19th U. S. I., to Miss Susan
Burkuart, both of Jackson tp., Cambria
county
Married : At Fallen Timber, Cambria
county, on Christmas evening, by Rev. T
Van Scovoc. Mr. Martin SnoFJNER to
'
Miss Rebecca G. Powell, all of Cam
bria county.
X ETTERS remaining UNCLAIMED
A IS THE POST OFFICIO,
At Ebensburg, State oi Pennsylvania,
January 1, 18G5.
Mrs. Jane Bruse
Daniel L. Brown
David Crook
Gust Chri3tey
Joseph Conway
Mrs. Rachel Davis
Thos. Dodd
John Davis
Thomas M'Gahey
Miss Lizzie Mitchell
A. II. Miles
Timothy Maxwell
Mrs. Rorgdone
Mrs. Jane Roberts
Nancy Rodkay
Mrs. Susan Rager
Mrs. Margaret Ilollen Georee Sowers
John Itle Mrs. Mary Shoomaker
Miss Maggie. E. Jones George Shrom
Mrs. Jane Johnston Miss Mary Settlemir"
Wm. D. Jones Mrs Cath. J. Langdon
Thomas Kevill Robert D. Thomas
Rev. Ederer Lemmon James Thomas
Miss Charlotte Walt
Miss Susan Wissicger
Mrs. Flora Lemmon
John Lemon
Mis3 Emma M'Gowin
JOHN THOMPSON, P. M.
January 12 1864.
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.
" The undersigned Auditor, appointed
by the Orphans' Court of Cambria county, to
report distribution of the funds in the hands
of Wm. Falmer, Esq , administrator of the
estate of Frederick Knepper, deceased, hereby
notifies all persons interested that he will
attend to the duties of said appointment at
his office, in the borough of Ebensburg, on
THURSDAY, the 26th day ot JAJNUAKl, at
one o'clock, P. M., at which time all persons
are required to present their claims, or be
debarred from coming in for a share of the
fund. JNO. E. SCANLAN, Auditor.
Ebensburg, Jan. -12, 1865.
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.
j The undersigned Auditor, appointed
by tho Orphans' Court of Cambria county, to
report distribution of the funds in the hands
of J. M.Campbell, surviving administrator of
the estate of James S. Clark, deceased, hereby
notifies all persons interested that he will
attend to the duties of said appointment at
his office, in the borough of Ebensburg, on
THURSDAY, the 2d day of FEBRUARY next,
at I o'clock, P. M., at which time all persons
are required to present their claims or be
debarred from coming in for a share of the
fund. JNO. E. SCANLAN, Auditor.
Ebtnsburg, Jan. 12, 1863.-3t.
INDSEY' IMPROVED
... - ' ; -
BLOOD-SEARCHER 1
For the cure of all diseases arising from an
impure state of the blood, such as
Scrofula,
Cancerous formations;
Cutaneous diseases, -Erysipelas,
. Boils,
Pimples on the face,
Sore Eyes. Scald Head,
Tetter affections.
Old and stubborn ulcers,
Rheumatic disorders,
Dyspepsia, Costiveness,-
Janndice, Salt Rheum,
Mercurial diseases, .
General Debility,
Liver Complaint,
Loss of Appetite,
Low Spirits,
Foul Stomach,
Female Complaints,
Together with all other
disorders from an im
proper condition of the
circulatory system.
As a general Tonic, it3 effects are most
benignant, and it cannot fail to benefit
where used perseveringly,'and according
to directions.
R. E. SELLERS & CO., PITTSBURGH, PA.
JOHNSON'S
RHEUMATIC COMPOUND .
AND
BLOOD PURIFIER I
n inn Pia.t Internal remedy is the best n.ed-
icin ever offered to the public for the ef
fectual cure of Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia,
Dyspepsia, and as a lilood runner, it nas no
equal for all diseases arising from an impure
etnt.A nf th Mood, such as Scrofula or King's
Evil, Scald Head, Tetter, Ring Worm, Female
complaints, and all breat-outs on tne iace or
hndir Th vast number of rub-on medicines
which formerly have been used for those dis-
eases were merely temporary in ineir enecia,
and of doubtful virtue, but the RHEUMATIC
COMPOUND reaches the source of all trouble,
and effectually banishes the disease from the
system by its immediate action on the blood.
TTa ndvisA one and all to trive it a trial, and
become satisfied of its wonderful power.
PREPARED BT
K. J5. SELLERS & CO., Sole Proprietor ,
Corner Wood and Second sts.,
PITTSBURGH, PA.
fgy-To whom all orders must be addressed.
Price, One Dollar per bottle, or six bottles
for Five Dollars., For sale, wholesale and re
tail, by druggists everywhere.
gELLERS' LIVER PILLS 1
jRead and judge for yourself.
Silver Creek, Ohio Co., Virginia,
March 20, 184D.
MR. Li. lu. ."SELLERS Uear Sir 1 tbink it a
duty I owe to you and the public generally to
state that I have been afflicted with Liver
Complaint for a long time, and so badly that
an abscess formed and broke, which left me
in a very low state. Having heard of your
celebrated Liver Pills being for sale by A.. R.
Sharp, West Liberty, and recommended to me
by my physician, Dr. F. Smjth, I concluded
to give them a fair trial. I purchased one
box, and round them juct what they are rec
ommended the best Liver Pills ever used ;
and after taking four boxes, I. find the dis
ease has entirely left me, and am now per
fectly well. ' Respectfully yours,
D. II. COLEMAN. .
PRICS 25 CENTS.
gELLERS' COUGH SirRUP !
From A. Gushing, Druggist, S. Bend, Ind.
D. S. Owen, Esq. Dear Sir In reply to
your favor of the 13th instant, I would say
that th sale of Sellers' Medicines has far ex
ceeded my expectations ; and in no case hare
they failed to produce tho desired efiect. The
Cough Syrup is a cure for coughs, colds, &c,
and the cheapness t the article places it
within the reach of all, which, together with
its efficacious qualities, renders it a universal
favorite. Not a day passes without numerous
calls for 11 the one thing needful," at thi3 sea
son of the year, viz, Sellers' Cough Syrup.
Yours, A. G. CUSHING.
gELLERS' VERMIFUGE 1
From Rev, S. Wakefield, former Pastor of the
Liberty street M. E. Church.
Mr. R. E. Sellers It is from a sense of
duty, as well as with great pleasure, that I
bear testimony to the virtue of your justly
celebrated Vermifuge. I procured a single
bottle, and gave it to three of my children,
who had been ill tor several weeks. The el
dest was seven years old, the next four, and
the youngest eighteen months. The . first
passed fifty-six worms, the second forty-seven,
and the third a considerable number, not
distinctly recollected. Since then they have
been doing well, and are now in good health.
Truly, S. WAKEFIELD.
Price 25 cents.
prepared and sold by
R. E. SELLERS k CO.,
decl-ly "PITTSBURG, Pa.
HIGHLY, IM PORTANT
. TO BLACKSMITHS.
Four-fifths of time and tiara labor savea py
Sig . ISAAC C. SINGER'S "
NEW AND COMPLETE TIRE AND BAND
BENDER,
Patented March 1 0, : 863. Its chief advanta
ges are
1st. naring strong gear wneeis to ooiain
power, one man can operate it to- bend cold
wagon tire, any size under 1 by 4 inches.
2 J. Having movable collars, to uoiu tn;
bar square on the portable rollers, it takes all
twist out of the bar, while bending in a regu
lar circle.
3d. It can be shifted to bend to any desired
circle, from one up to twelve feet, in one
minute.
4th. Having a movable centre post, which.
can be quickly taken off, tires and bands are
easily taken out.
5th. The upper ribbed roller will always
draw the bar through. '
.6th. Being guaged and numbered, a card,
with directions accompanies it.
The Machine in good (oil the journals)
running order, bolted upon a strong piece of
timber, without legr cr crank, for $25, or with
legs and crank for $30. "
All cash, orders promptly attended to.
State and County Rights lor sale.
ISAAC C SINGER.
Ebensburg, April 14, 1864-tf,
TAYLOR & CREMER,
AT THE HUNTINGDON NURSERIES,,
. . HUNTINGDON, Pa.
Sell Fruit & Ornamental Tress, Vines &c. of
better growth, larger size, and atlower prices,
than any of the Northern or Eastern Nurseries
and warrant them true to name.
Standard Apple trees at 18 cents each
$16 per 100.
Peach trees, 15 to 20 cts each $12.50, to
$15 per 10
Standard Pear trees, 50 to ?5 cts oach.
Dwarf Pear trees, 50$to$leach 20 to $
per 100
Dwarf Apple trees, 50 to 75 cts each
Standard Cherry trees 37 J to 75 cti
Dwarf Cherry trees 50 to 75 eta.
Plum trees 50 cts.
Apricot trees 40 to 50 cts.
Nectarine trees 25 cts each.
Grape Vines 25 cts to $1.
Silver Maple trees 62 J to $1.
European Ash, 75 to 1.
European Larch, 75 ct3 to 1.50
Norway Spruce, 50 cts to $1.
American Balsam Pine, 75 cts to $1.50
American & Chinese Arbor Vita?, 50 ct
$1.50 '
Strawberry Plants, $1 per 100, &c. sc
Huntington, Jan. 25, 1860.-tf..
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OOD MORRELL & CO.,
HiiuiihSAIilS AKU RETAIL DEALERS
' IN ALL KINDS OF MEP.CHANDISB,
Keep constantly on hand the following arti
cles :
nATS AND CAPS,
OIL-CLOTHS,
DRY GOODS,
CARPETING S,
CLOTHING,
NOTIONS,
QUEENS WARE,
BOOTS a SHOES,
liKOUERIES,
BONNETS.
HARDWARE,
PROVISIONS,
FISn, SALT,
FLOUR, BACON,
-jjU OF ALL KINDS, VEGETABLES AC.
Clothing and Boots and Sho.es made'.o
order on rea3onabieterms.
Johnstown March 1 1860-tf.
PATROMZE YOUR OWJS!
The Protection Mutual Fire Insurance Co
OF CAMBRIA COUNTY.
LOCATED AT EBENSBURG, PA. "
THE above named - Company, organized
April 6th, 1857, will effect insurances on
property at safe rates. Being particularly
careful in the risks taken, this Company pre
sents a reliable and cheap medium, through"
which persons may secure themselves agains
probable losses by fire. .-, '
Office on Centre Street nearly oppojit
Thompson's "Mountain nouse."
JOHN WILLIAMS, Prest.
D. J. Jones, Sec'y. & Treas.
A. A. BARKER, Agent.
HIS WAY FOR LORKTTO, CHEST -SPRINGS
& ST. AUGUSTINE !
The subscriber, baving purchased tho entir
stock of Horses, Hacks, Carriages, tc, of the
late firm of Ryan & Durbin, begs leave to
inform his friends and the Public in general
that he is now prepared to furnish them with
every accommodation in his line of business.
His line of Hack3 connects with all the traint
on the Pa. R. R., allowing passengers no
delay whatever. Calls always promptly at
tended to. JOE F. DURBiS.
COAlTl COAL! COAL!
The subscriber is now carrying on the
Colliery of Wm. Tiley, Sr , at Lilly Station,
on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Cambria rnnn.
ty, and will be glad to fill all orders, to any
amount, of citizens of Ebensburg and vicin
ity. Satisfaction as to quality of Coal guar
antied in all cases. WM. TILEY, Jr.
April 28. 1864-Cm .
INSURANCE AGENCY.
James Purse, agent for the Blair county
and Lycoming Mutual Fire Insurance Com
panies, Johnstown, Pa.
Will attend promptly to making insu
rance in any part of Cambria county upon
application by letter or in person.
March 12th, 1803-tf. .
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
Letters of Administration on the estate
ot Evan D. Davis, late of Cambria township.
Cambria county, dee'd., having been granted
the subscriber by the Register of said county,
all persona indebted to said estate are reques
ted to make immedinte payment, and those
having claims against the same will present
them, properly authenticated, for settlement.
RACHEL DAVIS, Administratrix.
Cambria tp., Dec. 15, 1804-3t.
STRAY COW. "
Came to tho residence of the subscriber,
in Croyle township, on or about the 1st of
September last, a red cow with considerable
white about the belly and legs, and long, wide
horns, and apparently about 5 years old. The
owner is requested to como forward, prove
property, pay charges, and take her away, or
she will be disposed of according to law.
JASON CKUM.
December T, 1864.
STRAY COW '
Came to tho residence of the subscriber,
on or about the 1st day of November, a large
Black Cow, about 12 or 14 years old. The
owner is requested to come forward, prove
property, pay charges and take her away, or
she will be disposed of according to law.
VT , ANDREW DUNMIRE.
Nov. 24, 1864.
Handbills of all kinds printed a this-office.