NEWS: Items from The Alleghanian, 14 Feb 1861, Cambria County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich Copyright August 2008. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ _________________________________________ The Alleghanian Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, 14 Feb 1861 Volume 2, Number 26 Churches, Ministers &c. Presbyterian - Rev. D. Harbison, Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath morning at 10 1/2 o'clock, and in the evening at 8 o'clock. Sabbath School at 1 o'clock A. M. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 6 o'clock. Methodist Episcopal Church - Rev. J. Shane, Preacher in charge. Rev. E. H. Baird, Assistant. Preaching every Sabbath, alternately at 10 1/2 o'clock in the morning or 7 in the evening. Sabbath School at 9 o'clock A. M. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 6 o'clock. Welsh Independent - Rev. L. R. Powell, Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath morning at 10 o'clock and in the evenings at 6 o'clock. Sabbath School at 1 o'clock P. M. Prayer meeting on the first Monday evening of each month and on every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evening excepting the first week of each month. Calvinistic Methodist - Rev. John Williams, Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath evening at 1 and 6 o'clock. Sabbath School at 10 o'clock A.M. Prayer meeting every Friday evening at 7 o'clock. Society every Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. Disciples - Rev. Wm. Lloyd, Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath morning at 10 o'clock. Particular Baptists - Rev. David Jenkins, Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath evening at 7 o'clock. Sabbath school at 1 o'clock P. M. Catholic - Rev. M. J. Mitchell, Pastor. Services every Sabbath morning at 10 1/2 o'clock and vespers at 4 o'clock in the evening. Springfield, Ill, Feb. 11 - Mr. Lincoln left here this morning on his way to Washington. He was accompanied to the cars by a large and enthusiastic crowd of friends to whom he made a short and feeling address, after which he bade all an affectionate farewell. Montgomery, Feb. 9 - Jefferson Davis of Mississippi was unanimously elected President of the Confederated States of North America and A. H. Stephens, Vice President, also unanimously. Washington, Feb. 8 - The STAR newspaper of this evening has telegraphic information, saying that the Cherokee Indians have seceded, and captured the United States Fort Gibson. No Negro Secession is yet announced. Washington, Feb. 8 - Col. Hayne left this morning for Charleston, after having received Mr. Holt's final answer on behalf of the President, refusing to surrender Fort Sumter or to withdraw Maj. Anderson and resting the responsibility of civil war upon South Carolina. Mr. Lincoln's Sentiments Abraham Lincoln has made the following declaration against all compromises or concessions to the Slaveocracy: "I will suffer death before I will consent or advise my friends to consent to any concession or compromise which looks like buying the privilege of taking possession of the Government to which we have a Constitutional right; because, whatever I might think of the merit of the various propositions before Congress, I should regard any concession in the face of menace as the destruction of Government itself, and a consent on all hands that our system shall be brought down to a level with the existing disorganized state of affairs in Mexico. But this thing will hereafter be, as it is now, in the hands of the people and if they desire to call a Convention and to remove any grievances complained of, or to give new guarantees for the performance of vested right, it is not mine to oppose." Johnstown Johnstown proper lies or did lie in the junction formed by the union of Stony Creek and Conemaugh, bounded by these streams Northeast, North and West - Conemaugh borough and Conemaugh Township forming the reminder of her boundary. To this, Kernville, on the opposite side of Stony Creek, has been added and constituted until within the last few days, the "Fourth Ward." Johnstown as we choose to describe it, has a much larger extent and we shall speak of the town as it should be and not as it is. Thus considered, Johnstown is one of the largest and most flourishing inland towns in the State, her population being almost, if not quite, equal to the city of Harrisburg. It embraces Johnstown proper, Kernville, Conemaugh Borough, Midville, Cambria City, Prospect, Sharpsburg, Hornerstown and all contiguous territory laid out into streets and assuming the appearance of a town. There is perhaps no location within the limits of Pennsylvania so well calculated for a large manufacturing business as Johnstown. In many particulars it resembles Pittsburg; its Stony Creek and Conemaugh answer to the Monongahela and Allegheny of Pittsburg on a smaller scale; it has the same precipitous and frowning bluffs on all sides; is surrounded by rich coal fields. But here the similarity ceases, for Johnstown is bounded by hills full of iron, a mineral which does not exist in the immediate neighborhood of Pittsburg. The site of Johnstown was originally occupied by an Indian town known as Kiekenapawling's town. The red men had a war path from the Frankstown settlement, pursuing pretty nearly the same general direction as the Frankstown road. It is observable in this case, as well as in others, that the savages always selected such locations for their villages and encampments as have since commended themselves to their civilized successors. In 1758, the Indian chief, Kiekenapawling, had abandoned his town and receded westward, impelled to do so by the encroachment of civilization. In that year we find him at Old Frenchtown, at the mouth of Beaver creek. The whole flat on which Johnstown now stands was grown up with "weeds, briars and bushes," which formed an almost impervious thicket. Christian Frederic Post, a German, the bearer of a message from the Provincial Governor of Pennsylvania to the Indians, after speaking of this town says, "Pisquotemen (his Indian guide) led us upon a steep hill, that our horses could hardly get up; and Thomas Hickman's horse tumbled and rolled down the hill like a wheel; on which he grew angry and said he would go no farther with us, and said he would go by himself. It happened we found a path on the top of the hill." As Post was traveling towards DuQuesne it was doubtless the Yoder or Amish hill to which he alludes in the above extract. A German, named Joseph Jahns, made the first settlement about 1792, and his name, anglicized, has been given to the town. It was several years after the erection of his cabin before the neighborhood was settled. The whole locality, however, was never more than a farm, known as the "M'Clanachan Tract," (that being the warrantee name of the tract of land) until it came into the possession of Peter Levergood, Esq., who laid it out in town lots, from which time it assumed the character of a village. The fact of the junction of Stony Creek and Conemaugh being the head of ark and zoft navigation, soon made the village a point for shipping the iron that was hauled over the Allegheny Mountain by the Frankstown road. A Foundry was among the first improvements in the village, owned, as I believe, by Mr. Levergood, fed by metal from east of the mountain. (And here it might be noted, in parenthesis, that the "earliest inhabitant," while hauling, at immense expense, over almost impassable roads, their metal from Huntingdon county to Johnstown to supply their foundry, as well as to ship westward, remained totally ignorant of the fact that they were passing over richer beds of iron than ever the Juniata country afforded.) The charter of Johnstown dates in 1831, when it was incorporated into a borough, by the name of Conemaugh, a name she should have retained, as more appropriate and more significant than her present name. It was, however, changed to Johnstown, a few years afterward. After the same period of time the grand chain of Internal Improvements, known as the Pennsylvania Canal and the Portage Railway was completed; and as Johnstown occupied the head of canal navigation and was the terminus of the Portage Railway, her increase advanced rapidly. By Jonathan Oldbuck, Monkbarns, Feb. 13, 1861 Local and Personal Cathcart, confined in the Clearfield county jail under sentence of death, recently made an unsuccessful attempt to kill himself. We forgot to notice last week that the house of Mr. Michael O. Skelly of Summerhill township was burned to the ground on the 1st inst. The loss was large. A horse attached to a sleigh ran off through Centre street on Monday. The occupant, Mr. William Richter, was thrown out and dragged a considerable distance. He was not seriously injured. Our young friend, Mr. Ellis Williams, formerly a typo in this place but latterly of Cincinnati is home on a visit. We learn by private letter that Col. James M. Swank, junior editor of the Johnstown TRIBUNE has been appointed Superintendent of the Common Schools of this county, vice Thomas A. Maguire Esq. resigned. This is a first rate appointment and one that will give general satisfaction. A new post office has been established in Warm Springs, Huntingdon county, and Mrs. Ann E. Rankin appointed P. M. Republican Borough Ticket On last Thursday evening the Republicans of this borough met at the Court House and placed in nomination the following excellent ticket: Constable: George W. Brown. Burgess: David J. Evans Town Council: Evan Griffith, John J. Evans, Wm. D. Davis, E. J. Mills, E. Roberts. School Directors: Hugh Jones, David J. Jones. Judge of Election: Meslise Thomas Inspector: Robert Evans. Assessor: Richard T. Davis. Assistant Assessors: Clinton R. Jones, Edward I. Evans. We might add that tomorrow is election day and that the above ticket should by all means be "chosen." A Card As there are a number of different reports in circulation in reference to the fate or destiny of Mr. David Bolger, who suddenly left his home in Martinsburg, Blair co., Pa., on the night of the 7th of November last, it is deemed proper, on the part of his friends, to publish the following card: The disappearance of Mr. Bolger is still a matter of profound mystery. The family have, as yet, no positive or reliable information as to his fate or destiny. Mr. Bolger is a man of 50 years of age, some six feet in stature, of spare features, prominent forehead, straight dark hair, mixed with gray, and a little thin on top and when he left his home was dressed in dark clothes, low shoes and a dark straw hat. In point of morality, Mr. Bolger stood high in the community in which he lived and his habits of industry were exemplary. His business profession is that of a house carpenter. He also had cultivated a high taste for Church music. Any information in reference to his fate or locality will be thankfully received by the undersigned or by any of the citizens of Martinsburg, Blair co., Pa. Resp'y signed, J. Hassler Jan. 26, 1861 List of Cause The following are the Lists of Causes for the March Term of our County Courts, 1861: First Week Wm. Carr & Co. vs. Palmer, et al. John M'Keage vs. Same. Wm. Williams, Jr. vs. Same. Lloyd & Hill vs. Same. Second Week Peat, et al. vs. John Murray. Moore, et al. vs. Fisher. George vs. Moyer. Penna R. R. Co. vs. Durbin. Paul vs. Riddle & Rorebaugh. Rex, et al. vs. Paul. Newkirk, et al. vs. King, et al. Cohn & Ramsey vs. Roberts. M'Farlan & Co. vs. Lytle, et al. Smith vs. Sweeney. Orner vs. Thomas. Richardson, et al. vs. Hohman. Peden vs. Lyc. Insurance Co. M'Laughlin, et al. vs. Freman, et al. Moyer, for use vs. Tiley. Collins vs. Glass. Weakland vs. Luther. Jones vs. Moore. Moyer, for use vs. Tiley. Roberts vs. Kaylor Rubitz vs. Fete, et al. Holliwood vs. Lyc. Insurance Co. Campbell vs. Bradley. Hartzell vs. Neff & Well. Diver vs. Scott. Same vs. Same. Rainey vs. Ivory. Metz, for use vs. Dimond. Sharbaugh & Co. vs. Edwards' Adm'r. Accident Johnstown, Feb. 11, 1861 - I also learn that a Mr. Bone was hurt in one of the Company's ore mines by a quantity of slate falling upon him, but have failed to ascertain the extent of his injuries. Hotel Advertisements Cambria House, Main Street, Johnstown. Joseph Shoemaker, Landlord. This establishment has recently been thoroughly renovated and is now well fitted up for the comfortable accommodation of boarders or transient patrons. The Table will be supplied with the best the market affords, while at the Bar will always be found as good Liquors as can be obtained anywhere. The new Landlord is again opening the Cambria House to the public, promises to spare no pain to make it a first rate hotel. Board: Three Dollars per week or One Dollar per day. A Hack will be in waiting at the railroad station on the arrival of the trains to convey passengers, free of charge, to the house. Horse and Buggies at Livery. Arcade Hotel, Ebensburg, Pa. The subscriber, having leased, refitted and newly furnished the "Ebensburg House," is prepared to accommodate his friends and the public generally. The House has always been a favorite for visitors during the Summer Season and I will spare no pains in making it an agreeable home for all sojourners. My Table will always be luxuriously supplied from the markets of the county and the cities. My Bar will be filled with liquors of choice brands; My Stable is attended by careful hostlers, and my charges will be such as to suit all. Expecting to receive a share of patronage and fully intending to deserve it, I hereby throw open my house to the public. [Signed] Henry Foster Railroad House, Wilmore, Cambria County, Pa. (Near Penna. Railroad Station.) Jas. D. Hamilton, Proprietor. An extensive Bowling saloon is connected with the House. The Table will be furnished with the best the market affords and the Bar supplied with the best of liquors, including Ales and Lager from approved breweries. Extensive and convenient Stabling is attached to the premises. Cambria House, Wilmore, Pa. Has been recently opened by Geo. Randolph, formerly of Blair county. Mr. Randolph promises to his patrons the best accommodations and the lowest charges of any house in the county. The former high character of the House is sufficient guarantee of what its future will be. [Signed] George Randolph Red Lion Hotel, St. Clair Street (near the new Wire Bridge), Pittsburg, Pa. Robert P. Gordon, Proprietor. N. B. - Good Stabling and Wagon Yard attached to the House sufficiently large enough to accommodate 200 head of Horses. Also a very large Sale Stable. Union House, Ebensburg, Pa. John A. Blair, Proprietor. Also in connection Blair and Co.'s Hacks will leave the "Union House" for Wilmore station in time to take the Eastern and Western trains. Every accommodation will be afforded to make passengers comfortable. Mountain House, Ebensburg, Pa. John Thompson, Jr., Proprietor. The Table is always supplied with the choicest delicacies. The Bar is supplied with choice liquors and the Stable attended by careful hostlers. Boarders taken by the week, month or year. Cambria House, Wilmore, Pa. Palmer & Beck, Proprietors Hacks attend the arrival of each train to convey passengers to the Hotel and thence by Plank Road to Ebensburg.