NEWS: The Alleghanian; 16 Apr 1863; Ebensburg, Cambria Cnty., PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ _________________________________________ The Alleghanian Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, 16 Apr 1863 Volume 4, Number 29 From Our Volunteers Letter from Co. F, 133d Penna. Vols. Grand Review, &c., &c. Near Stoneman's Switch, Va. April 7, 1863 Today came off one of those events that by you at home are considered brilliant, gorgeous affairs but which to the common soldier were a quite different aspect – I mean a review. By a review you understand the maneuvering of imposing columns led by gay and of course brave officers in the presence of the reviewers. To the soldier, the common soldier, alas, how different! Take as an instance the present review. Being sent on picket on Saturday and expecting to return today (Tuesday) we were yesterday hurriedly brought in from out posts - where we had after severe labor arranged right comfortable quarters – to prepare for the event of the day. Today comes, the morning passes, equipments are cleaned, shoes cleared of mud and blacked, clothes brushed, faces washed and all things ready and the "soger" about to sit down to his dinner when the orderly's call, "fall in for review!" sounds through the camp. So we put on our equipments, shoulder our gun, leave the much beloved dinner and fall into line. In line we are, and for a long time, we stay waiting for the appearance of Father Abraham. The wind blows keenly, the toes get cold, the body chilled and the dinnerless stomach hungry – but no Abraham appears in view. About this time we are ordered to stack arms and be ready to form in line at a moment's notice. By taking advantage of this relief the dinnerless soldier gets his dinner, but scarcely is it swallowed till he is again called into line to ostensibly see good old Abraham, but as the signal proves, only to un-stack arms, restack them and be off again, ready to fall in at a moment's warning. After a considerable portion of the afternoon had passed, we were for the third time formed in line and this time marched to some large, open field to await the arrival of President Lincoln, Gen. Hooker and others. The day was fine, though a cold, piercing wind prevailed, going to the very marrow. Finally the President, Gen. Hooker and others, followed by a large and brilliant staff appeared on the ground. President Lincoln was escorted in review of our brigade by Gen. Humphreys, Gen. Hooker following in the rear. The President as he rode past our lines appeared pale and haggard, as though the cares of state weighed heavily upon him. He seems to have lost that fresh, ruddy look he bore when he reviewed the army at Sharpsburg. The paleness may, however, been partly caused by the coldness of the prevailing wind. As Honest Able was passing the centre of each regiment, the colors were dipped and three hearty cheers, loud and long, rose from the ranks. They were such cheers as could leave no doubt in the breast of the Nation's Chief that the hearts of the soldiers are a unit in support of his endeavors to crush out treason. Would to God those cheers could reverberate over hill and through valley until reaching our own dear State, they would fittingly tell those who can find delight only in assailing the Administration how heartily they are despised by the soldiers. Gen. Hooker looks well and much pleased with his army. No man of this army whom we have seen looks so much like a soldier as he, and well may he be pleased, for he has an army of which any general should be proud. Hugh E. Evans and Peter Malhorn who were wounded at Fredericksburg, have returned to the company and are once more on duty. Levi Keith, Thomas Deveraux and Sergt. J. Orlando Brockbank arrived here from the hospital last week, they having been left sick at Sharpsburg, Md. The general health of the company is good. [Signed] E. R. W. Hospital Directory The following is a correct directory for all the hospitals in Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria, with their locations and the surgeon in charge of each: Ascension: Dr. Smith's Church, 9th between G and H. Streets. J. C. Dorr. Ascension: Southern Church, 8th between H and I streets. J. C. Dorr. Armory: Armory Square, 7th St. D. W. Bliss Alexandria, 1st division: Alexandria. J. E. Summers. Alexandria, 2d division: Alexandria. T. R. Spencer Alexandria, 3d division: Alexandria. Edwin Bently Campbell: 7th St., near Park Hotel. Dr. J. H. Baxter Carver: 14th St., near Col. Col. O. A. Judson Casparis: A St., south east of Capitol. W. E. Waters. Columbian: 14th St., Col. Col. T. A. Crosh. College: Georgetown. J. M. Brown Camp ex and par. pris: Near Alexandria. Dr. Peter Leary. Douglas: Cor. I St., and N. J. Ave. Dr. Peter Pinco. Eckington: Gale's House, N. Y. Ave. S. A. Storrow. Emory: 1 ½ mi. east of Capitol. Wm. Clendenin. Fairfax Seminary: 4 miles out Alexandria. David P. Smith Finley: N. Y. Ave. near Gales' farm. J. Moses Harewood: 7th street, Cocoran's farm. T. Antisell Judiciary Square: E street, between 4th and 5th. Dr. A. J. Marsh Kalorama: 21st. St., near Boundary. R. J. Thomas Lincoln: East of Capitol. Dr. Henry Bryant Mt. Pleasant: 14th St., near Boundary. C. A. M'Call Odd Fellows Hall: K St., near Navy Yard. W. E. Walters Seminary: Georgetown M. R. W. Ducachet Stanton: Opposite Douglas Dr. J. A. Lidell Stone: 14th Street, near Boundary P. Glenan St. Elizabeth: Insane Asylum, Eastern Branch. C. H. Nicolas St. Aloysius: K Street, between 1st and 2d. Dr. Alex Ingram T. B. Lashells Trinity: C Street, corner 3d. A. J. Baxtar Trinity: Printing office, corner 2d street and Indiana avenue. A. J. Baxtar Union Hotel: Corner Bridge and Washington Streets, Georgetown. G. W. Stipp Quartermasters: 17th Street. Contraband: Cor. 12 and Q Streets. Union League – Mass Meeting A Union League was organized in Wilmore last week on the basis that the interests of our country are paramount to all other considerations. We have not a report of the proceedings but understand that the meeting was well attended and that much enthusiasm prevailed. On next Saturday afternoon, at three o'clock, a mass meeting of the members of the League and all good Union men will be held in Wilmore to give public expression to their sentiments as to the great topics of the day. Judge Shannon of Pittsburg and other distinguished and eloquent speakers will be present and address them. A general invitation is extended to Unionists of other sections to be present. We confidently hope to see a large delegation go down from here. The Badge of Disloyalty We observe sundry gentleman just now sporting "copperhead" and "butternut" breast pins as an evidence of the bravery with which they can confront the loyal sentiment of the community. We beg leave to remind all such that there were those in this country who once wore the black cockade but whose children have never found their memory any the more savory on that account. The day will come, too, when the children of the present race of copperhead traitors will curse the memory of their progenitors and turn with loathing from the record of their traitorous crimes. To the Ladies We are requested to say that a meeting of the ladies of Ebensburg will be held at the Union School House on Friday evening next, 17th inst., to take into consideration the propriety of organizing a society to act in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Sanitary Commission toward the relief of our sick and wounded soldiers in the field. A full attendance is requested. Popularity of the Conscription Law Among the Soldiers The conscription law is as popular among the soldiers as it appears to be unpalatable to the copperheads. A letter from a Brigadier General in command at Murfreesboro says that its passage "electrified" Gen. Rosecrans' army. Gen. Hooker's men are of one mind as to its value to the national cause. They declare themselves ready to see to its enforcement in person, if need be. A letter to Senator Wilson from a General stationed at Baton Rouge says: "Its passage and enforcement will certainly end this rebellion in a short space of time. The moral effect of such an act at this time can hardly be overestimated. The people of the South already regard their cause as hopeless to a much greater extent than is imagined; already their conscripts desire nothing so much as to get to their homes; they fight with no heart or hope. What, then, will be their condition when they see their fears realized and that the loyal people of their country really mean to continue the war! By Request The following lines are in the memory of a young soldier who during last summer fell in battle in Missouri. Of a truth, he was one of nature's noblemen: In Memoriam By Samuel Singleton, Co. A, 133d P. V. Soldier, so true and brave, Rest in they quiet grave; From strife and turmoil free, Sweet may thy slumbers be. Fresh may the roses bloom Over thy lowly tomb. Soft may the zephyrs blow, And gently fall the snow. It is too hard that you, So noble, brave and true, Should die by Treason's hand – Treason to our own dear land. But then what other strife Was worthy of thy life, Than that which seeks to quell Dark Treason, born of hell? Thy past thou didst so well, And met thy fate so calm, That of thy life to tell Were to my son! A balm. Worthy the flag that shrouds you, Worthy the praise I give thee; May God's angels keep thee May their brightness clothe thee. 'Tis by such lives as thine, Giv'n at our country's shrine, Our native land must be Kept for posterity. March 26, 1863