NEWS: Items from The Alleghanian, 14 Mar 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 Mar 1861 Volume 2, Number 30 Local and Personal Our worthy Representative, Hon. A. C. Mullin, was in town the latter part of last week. Titian J. Coffey, formerly of Indiana, has been appointed Assistant Attorney General for the United States. A new paper, to be called the WORKINGMAN'S ADVOCATE is shortly to be issued from Huntingdon, Pa. Mr. Daniel C. Zahm has retired from the DEM. & SENT., and is no longer its publisher. The publication of the paper will be continued for the present by the editor, C. D. Murray, Esq. Success to us all, friends. On Saturday evening, James Cramer, conductor on the Hollidaysburg Branch Railroad was presented with a beautiful gold watch as a testimonial of the esteem in which he is held by the citizens of that place. A company of Zouaves was organized in Altoona on last Saturday night. Among the officers is Capt. Richard Crozier, formerly a citizen of this place, and a member of the Cambria Guards during the Mexican War. George Talbot, convicted last week of burglary, was sentenced to pay a fine of five dollars and undergo an imprisonment at the Western Penitentiary for the term of four years. The stolen goods were restored to their owner, Mrs. Fromald of Johnstown. The connection of Col. James M. Swank with the Johnstown TRIBUNE has ceased; he having determined to devote his whole time and attention to the duties incident to the office of County Superintendent. We are sorry to loose the Col., from the ranks, but, 'tis duty calls, he must obey.' The body of Mr. Andrew Gross, who was drowned in the Conemaugh river, near Blairsville, some months since, was recovered last week. Court Proceedings We are indebted to our friend, Geo. W. Oatman, Esq. for the annexed report of the proceedings of last weeks' Quarter Session: Commonwealth vs. Albert F. Cantwell. Indictment for willful fraud in the discharge of his duties as Judge of an Election held in the Township of Washington, on the 12th October, 1858. True Bill. Continued. Same vs. John W. Short. Indictment for willful fraud in the discharge of his duties as Clerk of the above Election. True Bill. 6th March, 1861, defendant pleads not guilty and jury called and sworn, who find him guilty in manner and form as he stands indicted. Same vs. Theodore Barnett. Seduction. True Bill. Jury find defendant not guilty, but that he pay the costs of prosecution Same vs. George Shearer. Rape. True Bill. Continued. Same vs. Andrew Yeagley. Assault and Battery with intent to commit a Rape. True Bill. 5th March 1861, settled by the parties and the District Attorney enters a Nolle Pros. Same vs. Jonathan Rummell, Emanuel Rummell and Samuel Snyder. Malicious Mischief. True Bill. 8th March, 1861, Nolle Prosequi entered as to Snyder and Jonathan and Emmanuel Rummell plead not guilty. Jury find Jonathan Rummell guilty and Emanuel Rummell not guilty. Same vs. Richard White and Charles Geiseman. Forcible Entry and Detainer. True Bill. Nolle Prosequi entered by District Attorney, on payment of costs by defendants. Same vs. Thomas E. Bebb. Fornication and Bastardy. True Bill. 7th March, 1861, settled by the parties and District Attorney entered a Nolle Prosequi on payment of costs by defendant. Same vs. William R. Morgan. Assault and Battery. Guilty. Same vs. Catharine Ready and Sarah Owens. Larceny. True Bill. Recognizance of Defendants forfeited. Same vs. Joseph Rager and Polly Rager. Assault and Battery. Not a true bill and the prosecutor, Nancy J. Rager, pay the costs. Same vs. Michael Kennedy. Assault and Battery. Guilty. Sentenced to pay a fine of $20 and costs. Same vs. Melinda Mangus. Fornication. Nolle Prosequi entered on payment of costs by county. Same vs. Jacob Sharretts, James Kierney, Noah Messenger, Wm. Barnett, David Bryan, William Price and John Shoemaker. Riot and Assault and Battery. True Bill. Continued. Same vs. John Glass. Assault and Battery. Guilty of Assault and Battery on the second count and not guilty on the first count. Sentenced to pay a fine of $5 and costs. Same vs. John Baum and Adam Bowers. Assault and Battery with intent to kill. Verdict not guilty and the prosecutor, James S. M'Creary pay the costs. Same vs. James Weakland. Larceny. True Bill. Same vs. Wesley Spires and George Champenour. Assault and Battery, and Assault and Battery with intent to kill. Verdict guilty as to the first count and not guilty as to the second. Same vs. Peter Rager and Eliza Gray. Adultery. Verdict guilty. Same vs. Thomas B. Moore. Perjury. Not a true bill and the prosecutor pay the costs. Same vs. William Smith. Assault and battery with intent to rob. Not a true bill and Defendant discharged from custody of Jailor. Same vs. George Talbot, Robert Hassey and Elizabeth Holmes. Burglary. A true bill as to George Talbot, not a true bill as to Robert Hassey and Elizabeth Holmes. 7th March, 1861, defendant, George Talbot, being arraigned, pleads not guilty et de hoc, &c. Verdict guilty. Same vs. John Baum. Fornication. Not a true bill and county pay the costs. Besides the prosecutions above noted, twenty-three tippling-house cases were disposed of, all of which we omit for want of room. Painful Accident The wife of our old and respected fellow townsman, John Rodgers, Sr., met with a painful accident on Saturday. While walking on her porch, which was covered with snow and extremely slippery, she fell and fractured her left leg. The fracture was immediately reduced, and the patient is now as comfortable as circumstances admit. Contract Awarded On last Monday the contract for the erection of the Ebensburg and Cresson Branch Railroad depot building was awarded to Evan E. Evans, (Shoemaker). The terms of the contract have not yet been made public. The building is to be completed against the first day of June, at which time the road is expected to be in complete running. Pen and Ink Sketch of Mr. Lincoln The following sketch of Mr. Lincoln is given by the correspondent of the New York TIMES who accompanied the Presidential party on their late journey from Springfield to the Federal Capital. The mental, moral and physical conditions of Mr. Lincoln are matters which interest the entire country, and I propose to glance for a few moments at them for the benefit of those exercise concerning them, and wind up for today. For a period of two weeks it has been my duty to be near and about him almost continually. No one of the most ordinary caliber could fail in that time to form with tolerable correctness an estimate of any person, much less of one whose position and future demand close scrutiny. I am satisfied that Mr. Lincoln is far above the ordinary standard of human capabilities. His mind works clearly, quickly and with great directness. He is a shrewd judge of character, can penetrate the film of mannerism and polish and detect at a glance the sincerity or double intent of those who approach him. In spite of the great draught made upon his thinking powers since last May, he has brought to the present exigency one of the most unprejudiced, calm, philosophical and vigorous minds to be found in the country. "Honest Old Abe," was all very well for an electioneering rally, but "Shrewd Old Abe," is much more to the purpose about these days. He cannot be fooled, he cannot be led unwillingly, and he cannot be swerved from an opinion of the honesty and policy of which he is convinced. Mr. Lincoln is not what is technically known as a "Christian," - that is, he does not hold fellowship with any particular Church, has not made any public profession of faith or announced his adherence to any sect or dogma, - still he is a good man. He does not sit in the seat of the scorner, nor does he walk with the ungodly or run riot with the pleasures of the world. "His word," say his neighbors, "is as good as his bond, and his note needs no endorsers." He is truthful, regular and temperate. Tobacco and strong drinks are tabooed from his bill of fare. He is generous and open-handed, he loves the good and despises the evil, and has never yet been detected in a meanness, a profanity or a breach of honor. He professes to entertain a profound conviction that this country is in the hands of God, the Maker and Ruler of all men, that all things are ordered by His hand, and that to Him alone can he, as President of this people, look for aid, guidance and ultimate success. If these things are so, what better leader do we want? Physically he is a remarkable person. Strong-limbed, strong-boned and sinewy, rather than muscular, he can endure great fatigue with wonderful ease. To many he seems ill, or at best, greatly worn. This is not the case. He sleeps well, eats regularly and relishes the constant labor that is put upon him. The multitudinous hand shakings, the incessant bending of the body, the everlasting small talk, and the long, long ride from Springfield, though temporarily wearying him, have put flesh upon his bones and he stands today as a heavier man than when he left his Western home. Just at present he feels unsettled. Hotel life does not agree with him and he is anxious to be settled, with his family all about him, where he can shut out inquisitive bores, welcome those who love him and attend uninterruptedly to the business which he finds at hand.