NEWS: The Alleghanian; 5 May 1864; 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, May 5, 1864 Volume 5, Number 32 Local Correspondence Johnstown, May 2, 1864 The recurrence of payday at the Mill on Saturday had the effect of bringing out rather an unusual amount of sprees and fights. The principal row came off at a doggery on Clinton street and attracted a crowd of fully two hundred witnesses. The belligerent parties were ultimately conveyed to the "jug," where a night's rumination was doubtless conducive to their mutual benefit. The most exciting occurrence last week was a trotting match which came off on the race course on Saturday. The horses were entered by Dr. Emerson and Henry Gore and a large amount of side bets were taken on the result. The course was rather heavy, owing to a slight fall of rain shortly prior, but according to programme there was "no postponement on account of the weather." It was agreed between the parties that five "heats" should constitute the run and the horse which should make these would be declared the winner. The Dr.'s Nag came gallantly up to the scratch, leading his contestant in the first heat by several lengths. The next two heats were won by Gore's animal. On the fourth the Dr. was again in advance, when just as he was nearing the judges' stand, a wheel came off his sulky and both horse and driver immediately thereafter performed some eccentric gyrations. The Dr. was slightly injured by the fall as was also his horse. Gore was then declared the winner. About three hundred persons were present at the race and betting ran high. William Hamilton of Conemaugh Boro, died yesterday at the advanced age of 95. His great grandchild died the same day. Word has been received here that the 54th regiment P. V. has been ordered to Martinsburg, Va. Herr Richter of the Foster House has retired from the hotel business and is succeeded by Esquire Palmer of Wilmore. The Teutonic (German) Society have a hop there tonight. Yours, [Signed] May Leon Singing School Mr. A. J. Potterfield, teacher of Vocal Music, has organized a singing school in this place for the benefit of the young and rising generation. The first session of twelve lessons is given free, excepting a charge of twenty-five cents to each scholar for book and use of room. We believe he gives general satisfaction. Mr. P. will be here Wednesday and Thursday of this week. The classes will meet at 3 1/2 o'clock P. M. in Myers' Hall when and where all who feel desirous of becoming "sweet singers" should not fail to attend. Payment of the Militia – Extract It has been decided to allow these militia a half month's pay which will amount to $6.50 or about enough to "buy the baby a dress" these days. Capt. Evans' company will be paid at Ebensburg on the 26th of the present month; Capt. Cole's at Carrolltown on the 28th; Capt. Hugh's at Wilmore on the 31st. Major Ben L. Hewit will be the paymaster. Remains of Henry Clay The remains of Henry Clay, after an interment of twelve years, were removed last week, upon the death of his wife, and placed side by side with hers beneath a beautiful monument erected to his memory in the Lexington, Ky., cemetery. The wreath of immortelles placed upon his coffin by his friend, the gifted poetess, Mrs. Anna S. Stephens, prior to the removal of the body from Washington, was found to be in an almost perfect state of preservation, being but little faded whilst a gold ring, bearing the initials, "J. W.," which rested near the wreath was as bright as though just from the jeweler's store.