NEWS: Items from The Alleghanian, November 7, 1861, Cambria County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ _________________________________________ The Alleghanian, Ebensburg, Pa., Thursday, Volume 3, Number 7, November 7, 1861 Local and Personal The Ladies' Hose Association of Ebensburg has secured over one hundred pairs of stockings for the soldiers. Changed The Post Office at Belsano, this county, has been removed to Bethel Station, three miles in this direction, and Mr. Enoch Reese appointed Post Master. Wounded A citizen of this county, Mr. Peter Kaylor of Co. F., Col. Geary's regiment was slightly wounded in the head in the recent skirmish near Harper's Ferry. He was not much hurt. State Treasurer We notice that the Blair County WHIG is out of favor of our fellow townsman, A. C. Mullin, Esq., for State Treasurer. Nothing would give us more pleasure than to see Mr. M. elected, felling sure, as we do that he would prove an honor to the position. We have also heard the propriety of this movement discussed by prominent men in other quarters. Promotions Lt. Col. Porter of the 11th Penna. Reserves, having resigned on account of ill health, a change has necessarily been effected in the complexion of the field officers of that regiment. The former Major of the regiment, Jackson, is promoted to the position of Lieutenant Colonel and Capt. Litzinger of the Cambria Guards, takes his place as Major. We are not advised as to what other changes may have been made. Capt. Litzinger is an Ebensburg man and we feel proud of the honor conferred upon him in this instance. He will prove himself worthy of it. Since writing the above, we learn that Andrew Lewis, former 1st Lieutenant of the Cambria Guards, has been promoted to the Captaincy; Robert A. McCoy former 2d Lieutenant to the 1st Lieutenancy; and James Burke, private, elected to the 2d Lieutenancy. Register's Notice Notice is hereby given that the following Accounts have been passed and filed in the Register's office in Ebensburg and will be presented to the Orphans' Court of Cambria County for confirmation and allowance on Wednesday, the 4th day of December next, to wit - The partial account of Joseph Miller, Esq., executor of Robert Flinn, deceased. The account of Sarah Duncan, administrator of James Duncan, deceased. The first and final account of Charles B. Ellis, administrator of John Curran, deceased. The account of Rev. B. L. Agnew, administrator of Letitia Clinefelter, deceased. The partial account of Morris J. Evans, administrator of David M. Evans, deceased. The account of H. Kinkead, Esq., administrator of Philip D. George, deceased. The account of William Kittell, executor of the last Will and Testament of Jacob Behe, deceased. E. F. Lytle, Register, Register's Office, Nov. 7, 1861 List of Causes The following is the List of Causes, set down for trial at the Court of Common Pleas to be held at Ebensburg, Cambria county, commencing on Monday, the second day of December next - First Week Somerset & Johnstown Plank road Co. vs. Hamilton Rainey vs. Shoemaker Litzinger vs. Conrad Pollard, for use vs. Driskell, et al. Adams vs. Collins, et al Hasson vs. Collins, et al Linton vs. Fenlon Wherry vs. Murray Gerrity vs. Murray Meeting of the Teachers' Institute Pursuant to previous notice, the Teachers of Ebensburg borough, together with a number from Cambria Township, met at the Union School House in Ebensburg on Saturday 2d inst., for the purpose of forming a Teachers' Institute. An organization was effected by electing W. A. Scott, President, and Jno. F. Tibbot, Secretary. The president offered a few remarks touching the object of the meeting. D. W. Evans, J. O. Brookbank and John Gittings also made a few remarks as to the best method of conducting a Teachers' Institute. After which the Institute proceeded to the election of permanent officers, with the following result - President - John F. Tibbott (sic) Vice President - Alexander Jones Secretary - W. A. Scott Assistant Secretary - R. H. Smith Treasurer - Wm. H. Davis J. O. Brookbank, D. W. Evans and R. H. Singer were appointed a committee to prepare a Constitution for the Institute, and report the same at the next meeting. The following programme of exercises for the next meeting was adopted - 1. Class in Written Arithmetic to be conducted by D. W. Evans. 2. Criticisms and remarks. It was resolved that when this Institute adjourn, it adjourn to meet at this place on Saturday, 16th inst., at one o'clock P. M. On motion, it was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to hand copies of the minutes of this meeting to the editors of the papers in this borough for publication. On motion, adjourned John F. Tibbott, Secretary Indiana County Items Mr. Adam Weir, the man who was recently ridden on a rail in Blairsville for supposed secession proclivities, publishes a card in the Blairsville RECORD in which he says he is and always has been a good Union man. Bully for him! Cambria County It gives us much pleasure to inform our readers that our former contributor, "Jonathan Oldbuck, of Monkbarns," has consented to resume the production of his History of Cambria County for these columns. The subject will be taken up where it was broken off last spring and will probably be carried through to completion without another break for interruption. The publication of this series of papers on our local history at one time formed one of the most interesting features of our journal, and we are sure our readers will thank the talented author for their continuation. The next chapter will be forthcoming during the present month. The Johnstown Counterfeiters During the past couple of weeks, a considerable portion of the time of the U. S. District Court, now in session at Pittsburg, was occupied in the trial of the Johnstown counterfeiters. The case of Elijah Fuller consumed some three days and was brought to a conclusion on Thursday, when the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. The case of Daniel Goughenour who was found guilty at the last term but obtained a grant for a new trial was continued until next session. The only remaining case of the batch, that of Joseph Shoemaker, was indefinitely postponed, by reason of the fact that the Defendant is non est comeatible. He has enlisted in Capt. Williams' company and is now probably in Indianapolis. Larceny Extraordinary! One night last week, some wicked individual, not having a due fear of the law before his eyes, did feloniously effect an entrance into the domicile of Mr. Richard Owens, a resident about one mile east of town. The circumstances would seem to indicate that booty was the article on which he was intent; but it also appears that he was very moderate in levying his forced contributions. The only valuables missed by Mr. O, comprise a quantity of County Orders, one pair of scissors and a clock key! We hardly thought there was a man in this section so intensely needy as to be obliged to steal, and especially to steal County Orders! The thief must certainly have been insane, and but a small modicum of method could have entered into the composition of his madness. No arrest has been made. Local Military Matters The several companies composing the Cambria County Regiment, now at Camp Curtin, are rapidly filling up and their full complements will soon be obtained. This regiment will be the first to receive marching orders from that point and those desiring to "see service" shortly should enlist in it forthwith. The field officers, Col. Campbell, Lt. Col. McDermitt and Maj. Linton are practical military men, the Colonel and Major having served in the three months' campaign and the Lt. Colonel in the Mexican war. They are widely known throughout the entire county and possess in the fullest degree the respect and confidence of the people. The "Frosty Sons" could not possibly find a better field for the display of their patriotism than in the ranks of this regiment. Company F of Col. Geary's regiment is formed by the merging of two parts of companies, hailing respectively from Gallitzin, this county, and Allegheny county. The officers are as follows - Captain Jos. B. Copeland of Allegheny; First Lieutenant David Mills of Cambria; Second Lieutenant Caleb Greenwalt of Allegheny; First Sergeant Peter Kaylor of Cambria. At latest accounts they were stationed at Point of Rocks, Maryland. A squad of some ten or twelve men left this place for Pittsburg on Monday to fill up the ranks of Capt. Williams' 19th regular infantry company. They were all from this vicinity. This regiment is expected to be attached to Gen. Sherman's (formerly Anderson's) command in Kentucky. The ranks of the "Silver Grays," we understand have been almost filled to the maximum standard. We believe no definite time has been arraigned for the departure of the company for the field of glory. Fremont Removed! The latest news received yesterday indicates that Gen. John C. Fremont, commander of the Western Military Department, has received an unconditional order from Washington relieving him at once from his command. The intelligence created intense excitement and indignation among his officers and men, many of the former signifying their intention of resigning at once. His successor has not yet been designated. Highway Robbery On Thursday of last week an aggravated case of highway robbery was committed on the Ebensburg and Wilmore Plank Road, a few miles from this place under the following circumstances - Mr. Thomas Williams, a young man residing in Cambria Township, who was returning from Wilmore with an unloaded wagon, fell in with two strolling vagabonds a short distance below the Walton House. The men requested to be allowed to ride in the wagon, which request was cheerfully acceded to. While they were still talking, one of the travelers, taking advantage of him at an auspicious moment, dealt Mr. W., a severe blow on the head with a cane, prostrating him and rendering him entirely senseless for the time being. The ruffians then proceeded to rifle his pockets of their valuables, among which were two pocket-books containing a sum of money and papers, after which they decamped for parts unknown. The horses attached to the wagon then started homeward and Mr. W.'s feet having become entangled in the lines when he fell, he was dragged in that condition, still senseless to the Walton House where he was taken up and cared for. He was severely though not seriously injured by his several mishaps. A warrant was immediately issued for the arrest of the villains, but they have not yet been taken. It is to be hoped however that they may be nabbed and punished as they deserve.