NEWS: The Alleghanian; 30 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, 30 Apr 1863 Volume 4, Number 31 Personal Adjutant R. A. M'Coy of the gallant 11th Penna. Reserves, was with us on a brief visit last week, returning to his regiment on Saturday. He was looking hale and hearty as though the life of a soldier agreed with him to a t. The Adjutant bears the reputation of being a tip-top officer, while as a man he is unsurpassed and unsurpassable. Long life to him! Lewis Jones, formerly a member of the 7th Ohio has arrived here. Owing to the severity of a wound received in a battle in Western Virginia he is incapacitated for service and has received an honorable discharge. We wish him speedy and entire convalescence. Hon. G. W. Easly of Johnstown has been appointed by the Commissioners Mercantile Appraiser of this county. New Church We are informed that the erection of a new Catholic church in Johnstown the coming summer is in contemplation, the present building having been found altogether too small for the wants of the congregation. Mr. James C. Easly, now of this place, is engaged in preparing the necessary plans, etc. From this gentleman's well known ability as an architect, it would be safe to infer that the ground work of the proposed church, at least, will be executed in a truly tasteful and artistic manner. We wish the enterprise all the success it deserves. From Our Volunteers Letter from Co. F., 133d Penna. Vols. Sunday in Camp More Rain and Delays Paid Off, &c., &c. Camp Near Falmouth, Va. April 20, 1863 Taking, all in all, Sunday is well observed in camp both by men and officers. It is but seldom that any of the men are found disturbing the quiet of the day. No duty is required of them save to appear on inspection in the morning and dress parade in the evening. When the weather is not too inclement, preaching by our most worthy and efficient chaplain follows inspection while regimental prayer meeting is held during the early portion of the evening. Yesterday Col. (Rev.) J. B. Clark by invitation of Chaplain Hartsock delivered an excellent sermon taking his text from Luke x:42. Throughout the discourse the speaker received the most strict attention. His remarks were plain, practical and able. Col. Clark is highly esteemed by the whole brigade, both for his efficiency as an officer and his uprightness as a man. In the afternoon the Welsh portion of the regiment were enlivened by a sermon in their native tongue by Rev. John Morgan Thomas (well known in Ebensburg), Chaplain of the 155th Regiment, Penna. Vols. The novelty of the sermon drew many to whom the words of the speaker were but unintelligible sounds. The harmony and exquisite sweetness of the singing held every listener spellbound. On Tuesday morning last we were placed under marching orders. That night and the next day we were visited by a heavy and constant rain which may have caused a delay in the move. When we move or where to is unknown to us. We do know, however, that we have eight days rations crammed in the haversack and knapsack. The regiment received four months pay last Friday. Our chaplain took $26,000 for the regiment to be expressed home at Acquia Creek. Our company sent $1,631. The company still continues to enjoy good health. [Signed] E. R. W. Union League at Chest Springs Quite a large number of the citizens of Chest Springs and vicinity met on Thursday evening, April 16th, for the purpose of forming a Loyal Union League. The meeting was organized by calling Dr. Geo. W. Strohecker to the chair and appointing S. J. Weakland, Vice President and M. M. Wagner, Secretary. Upon taking his seat, Dr. Strohecker stated, in a few well chosen words, the object of the meeting and the pressing necessity for the formation of such organizations. He closed by introducing Robert W. Hunt, of Johnstown, who addressed the audience on the questions of the day. This gentleman was followed by Cyrus Elder, Esq., of Johnstown, in one of his usual happy efforts. Upon the close of Mr. Elder's remarks, the secretary reported a draft of a Constitution and By- Laws, which was adopted and under which a permanent organization was formed by electing the following officers: President: S. J. Weakland Vice President: Henry Nutter Secretary: A. W. Green Treasurer: J. A. Baker The greatest enthusiasm was manifested through the whole meeting which adjourned with three rousing cheers for the Union and the Constitution. So we learn from the Johnstown TRIBUNE. List of Letters Remaining in the Post Office, Ebensburg, Pa., up to April 1st, 1863: Miss Lenna Barnes Wm. Baird Samuel Burnhimier John Cassiday John Cake David Davis Joseph Dailey or Mary Bradley John Darly Edward W. Davis James R. Davis Jane Evans David Evans Wm. J. Edwards Wm. Edwards Jos. First Ann Gainers John Gray B. Hattingly Jos. Hener Miss Ann Hellman Wm. Henning John W. Rouse Miss Elizabeth Reese John J. Roberts Miss Elizabeth Rupliex John Sanders John Skelly, 2 Mrs. Wm. C. Smith Miss Cecela Thombury Evan Thomas Robert D. Thomas Elizabeth H. Tibbott Mrs. R. S. Williams Miss Philly Wissinger Mrs. Hannah E. Westover Milton Jones, 2 David Jones Miss Ann Jones Thomas James James Kelly John Krolyn D. W. Koon William Makin, 3 Mrs. M. Morley Isabelle Mills Mrs. Mary Jane Makin Mrs. Elizabeth Nicholds Persons calling for the above letters will please say they are advertised. [Signed] John Thompson, P. M. Ebensburg, April 9, 1863