Newspapers: Indiana Register (Jan-Apr 1862), Indiana Co., PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Sonya M. Barclay MCHG@grove.iup.edu (SMB). US GENWEB NOTICE: Printing this file by non-commercial libraries and individuals is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying this file to any other site requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other site. We encourage links to state and county table of contents. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Indiana Register, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Extracts January-April, 1862 7 January 1862 SAD CALAMITY. The house of MR. A.T. MOORHEAD, of Taylorsville, took fire on the night of the 1st inst., and from that communicated to the store house and granary, entirely consuming the three buildings. The household goods were principally saved, excepting in one room upstairs, which contained all the valuable apparel belonging to the family. The goods in the store were chiefly saved, except those which were stored away in the cellar. The granary, which contained about one thousand bushel of oats, two hundred bushel of rye, one hundred fifty bushel of buckwheat, twenty-five bushels of beans, and about two hundred bushels of corn, was enveloped in flames before assistance could be had, and little, if any of the grain was saved. The loss of stock was estimated at about $3500. MARRIED. On the 30th ult, in Philadelphia, by Rev. Francis Church, MR. JAMES M'KENDRICK of Cherryhill township and MISS HANNAH ADAMS of Philadelphia. --On New Year's morning, by Rev. R. Cunningham, REV. HUGH FLINN of Kittanning, Armstrong county, to MISS SALLIE A., seventh daughter of MR. GILLIS DOTY, ESQ., of Blacklick township. --On the 25th, by Rev. Samuel Aughey, at the residence of the bride's parents, at Rugh's Station, MR. EDWARD PROUGH, of Blacklick township, to MISS ELIZABETH RUGH, eldest daughter of MR. JACOB RUGH, of Burrel [sic] township. --At the same time and place, by the same, MR. JOHN TRUBY, of Brushvalley township, to MISS MARGARET RUGH, second daughter of MR. JACOB RUGH. --At the Parsonage, by Rev. J.J. Shorthill, MR. WILLIAM S. ROWLAND to MISS MARY J. LUKEHART, both of Indiana county. --On the 31st ult, by Rev. W.S. Emery, MR. ISAAC CANNON and MISS ELIZABETH, eldest daughter of MR. HENRY BOUCHER, of White township. --On the 2d, by Rev. J.D. Knox, MR. JOHN J. ANGUS and MISS JESSIE WILSON, both of Cambria county. DIED. On the 24th ult., at Indiana Iron Works, PETER SWARTS, in the 70th year of his age. --In Mechanicsburg, on the 27th, MRS. ELIZABETH GOODLIN, in the 70th year of her age. 14 January 1862 CHILD SCALDED. A most distressing accident occured to the family of MR. HUGH McKEAN, of Green township, on the 1st inst., by a small child falling into a vessel containing scalding water, which had been placed upon the floor. Every effort was made to alleviate the sufferings of the little one, but without avail; it died the following day. ANOTHER OLD CITIZEN GONE. We are called upon to record the death of MRS. JANE WEST, of this place, which event transpired on last Saturday, 11th inst. She was the daughter of the late sheriff Joshua Champlain, Esq., of Duchess county, New York. She has been an observer of the affairs of the world for more than three quarters of a century. At the time of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, she was a sprightly little girl of six summers, able to apprehend something of the interest and excitement of the times; and thus she has been one of the links uniting the two great epochs of our national history--the establishing of the Government, and its attempted overthrow. During the Presidential term of Jefferson she was married, and resided with her family in Washington city. She came to this county in the spring of 1823. She was a woman of clearly marked shrewdness, with a fine discernment of character. During her lifetime she has borne many sufferings and trials, and died at the advanced age of 91 years, 7 months and 12 days. MARRIED. On the 18th, by Rev. D.D. Christy, MR. JAMES G. GIBSON, of the icinity of Jacksonville, and MISS ELIZA M. FAIRMAN, of Washington township. --On the 18th by Rev. J.C. High at the Exchange hotel, Indiana, JAMES B. ROBINSON and MISS SARAH A. SAMPLE, both of Greensburg. --On the 24th ult., by Rev. Byron Porter, MR. MICHAEL BOYER and MISS NANCY M. GEORGE, both of Plumcreek township. --On the 2d, by Rev. Nelson Williams, MR. JAMES CLARK and MISS SUSANNAH VIRGINIA SMITH, (all colored) of this borough. 21 January 1862 BIG CALF. MR. G.W. SIMPSON, of White township, last week slaughtered a calf that weighed when dressed 449 1/2 pounds. The hide weighed 80 pounds. The meat was sold at five cents a pound, which realized the smug little sum of $22,45 [sic]. AT HOME. Our townsman, HARRY WHITE, ESQ., who holds the position of Major, in the 6th Regiment, P.V., Col. J.F. Stanton's, was at home, on a visit to his family during last week. --He looks remarkably well, and we expect to hear a good account of him some day soon. DR. BARR, also from this place, is the surgeon of the Regiment. PROMOTED. Our young friend, MR. JOHN C. JAMISON, formerly of this place, has been promoted from Corporal of Co. E, 4th Iowa Regiment, for special duty, as Clark of the Ordinance Department of the SouthWestern District of Missouri, headquarters at Rolls. Success to JOHN--he comes from the right stock, and will, if spared, make a still higher mark in the service of his country. PAINFUL OPERATION. A few days since Drs. Stewart and St. Clair performed an operation upon MR. GEORGE HOFFMAN of this place, which though severe and dangerous, has proved entirely successful. MR. H. had his left arm broken last summer, while engaged boring for oil in Venango county, and not being properly set, the arm became entirely useless. Concluding to have the operation performed, in hope of once more ontaining the use of his arm, Drs. Stewart and St. Clair accordingly laid open the flash along the ulna, and rebreaking the fracture, set it properly. COMMENDABLE. MR. WILLIAM LEWIS, of this place, returned from a visit to some of the camps on the Potomac, last week, and brought with him about $2000 from the soldiers to their families in this vicinity. This is commendable on the part of the volunteers, who, while they have gone to battle for the perpetuity of the Government and their country's glory, are not unmindful of the wants of those near and dear ones whom they have left behind. MR. L. informs us that, could he have remained a few days longer about Washington, he might have brought a much larger sum of money with him. He is much pleased with the condition of things about the camps. MARRIED. On the 9th inst., by Rev. John R. Slince, COL. W.H. KINTER, formerly of this place, to MISS EMELINE McCLINTOCK, of McClintocksville, Venango county, Pa. The happy couple will accept our best wishes. Our friend HEET we had almost despaired of, but the adage, "never too late to do good," has again proved a true saying. DIED. In Green township, on the 7th ult., EDWARD S., son of E.J. AND MARY M. SEARS, aged 3 weeks and 3 days. --On the 4th inst., in Strongstown, MARGARET KERR, wife of MARK KERR, in the 65th year of her age. Her sickness was short and severe, but she bore it patiently and longed for that better land, where she would soon be at rest with her blessed Redeemer. Her religion was of such unobtrusive character as to make no unneccesary display, but at home it shone so brightly that it was a source of great pleasure to hear her converse. Her memory is precious to many. -M. 28 January 1862 TORN BY A DOG. A son of MR. ALEX. LUCAS, of White township, was badly bitten by a dog belonging to MR. DAN GRIFFITH, on day last week. The dog seized the boy by the thigh and kept his hold until torn and beaten away. DESERTERS. It was currently reported at Harrisburg last week, that twenty men belonging to a camp recruited at Blairsville, broke guard at Camp Curtin on Sunday night, and deserted. Of course they cannot escape, and they will pay the penalty of their folly if they have deserted in reality. --Who are they? HOME. WILLIAM HILL, GEORGE HAMILTON AND JOHN WIER, of this place, returned home from Kentucky last week. They had joined a company called "The Negley Body Guard," but General Buell having stated there was no such guard recognized, the army broke up and returned to their homes. MARRIED. On the 19th, by the Rev. Orr, MR. D. ELKIN, of Centre, and MISS MARTHA LEWIS of Armstrong township. --Success to Dan. --May his life be crowned with peace and plenty. DIED. In Green township, on the 1st inst., ELIZABETH, wife of MR. THOMAS McKISSICK, in the 72nd year of her age. MRS. McKISSICK was long a member of the Cherrytree Presbyterian Church, and we trust she has now gone from the Church Militant to the Church Triumphant. --In Cambria county, near Cherrytree, Pa., of diptheria, on the 18th inst., JOHN C. FREMONT, son of JOSEPH AND NANCY LYDA, aged 5 years and 4 months. Our Johnny was a lovely promising and bright little boy; but God took him; and he has gone to the arms of that dear Saviour who said "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the Kingdom of God." 4 February 1862 DEATH OF JAMES M. STIMMEL. Died at the residence of his father, in Blairsville, on Sunday night at 11 1/2 o'clock, of congestion of the brain, JAMES M., son of PETER AND CATHERINE STIMMEL, aged 20 years, 1 months and 16 days. YOUNG STIMMEL volunteered in the service of his country in Captain McIntire's Company, attached as Company B., 50th Regt of Infantry, commanded by Col. Meredith, now stationed at Camp Curtin, near Harrisburg. He came home about a week since on a visit to his relatives and was ill about eight hours. He possessed many excellent traits of character and had a large number of warmly attached friends. His body was escorted to the grave by a number of his comrades who were also here on a visit, and interred with the usual military honors, in the Catholic Cemetery. [the following is the first mention of Ground-Hog Day] GROUND-HOG DAY. Last Sabbath, 2d inst., was what is commonly designated as "ground-hog day." Tradition has it that on this day the ground-hog hies forth from his burrow, and if he sees his shadow he immediately returns and shuts himself up in his domicile for six weeks longer. If this traditions tells true we may look for some cold, rough weather yet, before spring, for the 2d of February was a fine day--the sun shone brightly--and the poor wood chuck, who believes that "coming events cast their shadows before," could not emerge from his den without beholding upon the ground the significant sign for his prolonged imprisonment. So look out. 18 February 1862 MARRIED. On the 30th ult., by G. Wiggins, Esq., MR. NOAH FRY, of Cherryhill township, to MISS CATHARINE C. LOWE of Brushvalley township. --On the 9th, by Rev. Franklin Orr, MR. DANIEL ELGIN to MISS MARTHA LEWIS, all of Indiana county. --On the 21st, by the same, MR. HUGH LOWRY to MISS MARY J. ROBINSON, all of Indiana county, Pa. --On the 22d, by the same, MR. W.H. CLAWSON to MISS S.E. BAKER, all of Indiana county, Pa. DIED. In Washington township, on the 9th inst., at the residence of MICHAEL J. KUNKLE, SARAH JANE STUMPF, in the 9th year of her age. Alas! how changed that lovely flower, Which bloomed and cheered my heart; Fair, fleeting comfort of an hour, How soon we're called to part. HUGH P. CRAVEN, of White townhsip, died of Typhoid fever in Camp Jamison, on the 21st ult. He was a member of Captain Thompson's (formerly Altman's) company, Col. McKnight's Regt. HOME. CAPTAIN DAN. S. PORTER, is home on a visit to his friends. He expects to remain here until about the 25th inst.--The Captain looks well, and reports the company in good health. CAPTAIN HENRY ALTMAN is also at home. He looks hale and hearty, and his friends are rejoiced at his return. The remains of a soldier named YOUNG, passed through this place on Sunday morning, on their way to Ringgold, Jefferson county, where the deceased formerly resided. He was a member of McKnight's Regt., and died in Camp Jamison about ten days ago. SILAS SIMPSON, son of DAVID C. SIMPSON of this place, a member of Capt. Hasting's Comp., McKnight's Regt., died in Camp Jamison on the 9th inst., of Congestion of the lungs. He was aged about 17 or 18 years. His remains were brought home and to-day (Monday) were interred with military honors. As the procession followed the corpse to the grave, the plaintive sound of the muffled drum, the subdued tones of the shrill fife, ( ) music, while many a saddened countenance bespoke sympathy for the bereaved family. The last sad rites over, the usual salute in honor of the departed was fired over the grave, and the deceased was left alone, to "sleep his last sleep" untill [sic] the final waking up of all the earth. Peace to his ashes. CAPT. MENDILL, son of a former Post Master at Blairsville, we learn, is among the killed at Fort Donelson. He commanded Company I, 7th Illinois Regiment. MARRIED. On the 6th, by Rev. Greer, MR. W. STEVENS, and MISS MARY ANN FORNWALT, all this county. DIED. On the 4th, REBECCA E. HOUGH, daughter of MRS. HOUGH, at Intersection, aged 3 months. --On the 2d, WILLIAM FRANKLIN, aged 3 years and JACOB CALVIN, aged 1 year 1 month and 19 days, children of SIMEON AND SIBY KUNKLE, of Burrell township. MARRIED. On the 5th inst., by the Rev. Samuel Aughey, at the residence of the bride's parents, at Hillsdale, MR. DAVID N. SHALLENBERGER and MISS MARTHA S. ALTMAN, both of Hillsdale, Westmoreland county. DIED. On the 5th, ANNA, daughter of SIMEON AND NANCY TRUBY, of Mechanicsburg, in the 4th year of her age. --At Eldersridge, on the 8th inst., of Rheumatism of the heart, DAVID ELDER, son of REV. A. AND MARY S. DONALDSON, aged 14 years, 5 months and 2 days. --In Cambria county, on the 5th inst., CERIO SYDNEY son of JOSEPH AND NANCY LYDA, aged 1 year, 7 months and 20 days. [verse] --On the 16th, ELLA LUTILLA THOMPSON, aged 4 years, 8 months and 5 days. [verse] 25 February 1862 MR. JOSEPH HOFFMAN, of Company B, 11th Regt. P.R.C., is home on a visit to his family in this place. A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. At a meeting of the students of Eldersridge Academy held on the 15th of February 1862, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted. Whereas, God the Sovereign Ruler and Disposer of all events, has, in his mysterious, though unerring providence, removed from us our young friend and school-mate DAVID ELDER DONALDSON, with whom we have been accustomed to associate pleasantly and advantageously, but whose society we can never again enjoy on earth; therefore be it Resolved that we recognize in this instance of mortality the hands of Him who doeth all things well, and that we bow in humble submission to his righteous will, hoping that our young companion is now in the peaceful and happy realms of glory, enjoying the fellowship of saints and angels and the smiles of the blessed Christ.... J.M. MOORE, JOS. SHOEMAKER, J.C. BARNES, Committee MARRIED. On the 11th inst., by the Rev. George Moore, MR. ROB'T MITCHELL, of Mitchell's Mills, Indiana county, and MISS MARGARET BURNHAM, of Strattonville, Clarion county, Pa. --In Johnstown, on the 13th inst., by William Fisherty, Esq., MR. WILLIAM GOMPERS and MISS MARTHA YOUNG, Both of this borough. DIED. On February 10th, JAMES SYLVANAS SUTTON, aged 5 years and 5 months; and on February 18th, EDWARD DALLAS, aged about 3 years, sons of J.E. AND M.A. COULTER, of this place. --On the 23d, JOHN McDONALD, of White township, aged about 17 years. 4 March 1862 A SOLDIER'S GRAVE. On Saturday the 22d of February, the mortal remains of ANDREW B. ALLISON, of East Mahoning township, whose death occurred in the army of the Potomac, on the evening of the 14th of February, were intered with appropriate military ceremonies in the burying ground at Gilgal. The following lines, written by his Pastor, REV. JOHN J. CAROTHERS, at the suggestion of the occasion are dedicated to his memory. O Grave, neath thy cover, in thy closet, To rest through all time whre thy pale banners wave: This day we've committed a sacred deposit: A soldier, whose name is enrolled with the brave. A soldier, soon stricken, who fell at his post; That cost where his country his valor acquired; The duty accepted, whatever the cost; Under mortal disease he sunk and expired. And what if his death place was not where the rattle And clashing of legion with legion was heard; O, what if his death stroke was not in the battle, By Enfield, or ( ) or cannon or sword. He stood where the word of command had assigned him; In the place where his mission of duty he found; Where the silent Potomac flowed softly behind him. Before him Manassas--in thought, thither bound, He stood at his post--there death's messenger seized him; He fell by an inward invisible stroke There a mandate from heaven from duty released him; The "cord" was there loosened, the "pitcher" there broke. He fell in the faith that all terror appeases, And filled with the hope that looks higher than here; When his hearth strings were breaking, his death word was Jesus, And resting on Jesus he died without fear. OLD FRIENDS. It fell to our lot a few days since to dine with our old friends MAJ. WHITE, DR. BARR, of Indiana, and QUARTERMASTER PARKES, of Denver City, Kansas, all of Col. Stanton's Regt., at Philadelphia. This regiment has eight full companies, and is under fine discipline. There are many men from this county in the ranks. SERIOUS ACCIDENT. On last Wednesday evening, MR. WILLIAM LEWIS of this place was in the act of putting some hay into a stock car, when the car by some means, was unexpectedly put in motion, and MR. LEWIS was caught between the car and a post, and considerable injured. It was thought for a time that the unjuries might prove fatal; but we are happy to state that MR. L. is making fair progress toward recovery. AT FORTS HENRY AND DONELSON. MR. WILLIAM T. MAGEE, formerly of this place, is among the gallant Illinoisans who were at the capture of Fort Henry, and who fought with such heroism at Fort Donelson. He has written here to his father to inform him of his safety: and sats that while he escaped, some of his comrades who stood next to him fell. The friends of WILLIAM M. will be pleased to hear of his still being among the living. --MR. JOHN GREY, formerly of Blacklick in this county, was also at Forts Henry and Donelson. He is a member of the 20th Illinois Regt. The loss of this regiment at the latter place was comparitively small. MR. GREY, writing home to his friends, in describing the scenes after the fight, says, "I never witnessed a more sickening sight. Going over the field you are greeted by glaring eyes of mutilated corpses, who were thrown in all imaginable shapes. --Piles of "secesh" lay several deep in places, and it was impossible to move without stepping over the bodies." A short time since, MR. G. sent home from Missouri a beautiful piece of silk patchwork, a spread for an infant's bed, (traded to) him from a "secesh" ( ) in that state. The centre [sic] is richly worked in embroidery, and bears the inscription "Julian Allen--for my Baby." WILBER HILL who was so seriously burned by powder last week, under the skillful attention of Dr. McConnaughey is likely to recover from his injuries. MARRIED. On the 18th January, by Rev. H. Gathers, MR. GEO. A. KNARR, and MISS CATHERINE KING, both of Montgomery township. --On the 26th ult., by Rev. W. Lynch, REV. J.C. HIGH, of this place, and MISS MARY McMILEN, of Pleasant Unity, Pa. --At the Gompers Hotel, Indiana, Pa., on the 27th ult., by the Rev. W.S. Emery, MR. MARTIN L. COUP, and MISS CAROLINA CRAMER, both of Brushvalley township. DIED. On the 24th ult., MRS. HARTMAN, of Green township, aged about 80 years. --In this place, on the 3d inst., NANCY J., daughter of J.C. AND _________THOMPSON, aged 15 years, 7 months and 20 days. 18 March 1862 [sic] SCALDED. We learn that on last Wednesday, a child of MR. CHARLES SMITH, of this place, had its arm and side badly scalded, either by falling into, or pouring scalding water upon itself. It is improving. RETURNED. Our neighbors, CHARLES C. McCLAIN and WILLIAM KERR, returned from Washington, whither they had been on a visit a few days since. They were among our army boys, and witnessed the starting of the great army southward. --The boys are well, and enthusiastic in the hope of soon having a fight. On Friday of last week the following gentlemen left this place to join Col. Stanton's Regt, at Philadelphia--J. WISSINGER, W. KELLAR, P. TRIMBLING, G. TRIMBLING, D.C. McGREGORY, J.A. TRIMBLING AND J.W. McBETH. About a dozen recruits from Jefferson county, also passed through here on their way to the army, early last week. FIRE. On last Thursday night, about midnight, the barn of MR. JOHN GROW, of Pine township, this county, was discovered to be on fire, which spread so rapidly that the entire building with all its contents, including three head of horses, horse-gears, hay, grain, etc., were consumed. --Loss about $800. No insurance. Supposed to have been the work of an incendiary. KILLED. On last Thursday, JOSIAH CUNNINGHAM, a boy about 14 years old, son of MR. WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM, of Clarksburg, in this county, went fishing with another boy at Black Legs Creek. The two boys seated themselves close to the water's edge below an overhanging bank, and whilst there the bank overhead, softened by the thaw, fell upon the lad CUNNINGHAM and killed him. The other boy escaped uninjured. On last Tuesday the remains of MR. WILLIAM ROSS, who died in Pittsburg [sic], were interred in the Catholic cemetery. MARRIED. On the 4th by Rev. S.B. Shepley, MR. JAMES C. BRICKER and MISS MARY PRITTS. DIED. On the 5th inst., MARY CONNELL, aged 2 years and 9 months. MARRIED. On ________, by Rev. M. McWilliams of Apollo, Armstrong county, MR. JAMES McNIGHT, of Indiana county, to MISS ELIZA J. CALLEN, of Westmoreland county. --We hav eheard of "big weddings," but the above is the largest affair of the kind that has come to our notice. The bride groom is 6 feet 8 inches high and weighs 280 pounds. The bride weighs 230 pounds. The officiating clergyman is 6 feet 3 inches high. The aggregate weight of three of the lady guests is about 700 pounds; and one gentleman who was present weighs 360 pounds. If this was not a "large wedding" we lose our guess. --On Thursday 6th inst., by Rev. Byron Porter, MR. JAMES CALHOUN, and MISS M. JANE BLEAKNEY, both of Armstrong county. DIED. On February 21st., WILLIE E., son of JOHN AND CATHARINE COLKETT, of Mahoning, aged 8 months and 17 days. 25 March 1862 COMMUNICATED. During the past two years there has been, on the Mechanicsburg Circuit, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, 58 infants baptized and 56 adults, making in all 114. 310 persons were admitted on trial, and the remainder have either been admitted to full membership in the church, died, removed, withdrawn or dropped. There has been an increase of full members during the past two years of 109. In Mechanicsburg, a very comfortable parsonage with the necessary buildings and about $40 worth of furniture in the house, has been erected, at a cost of between $1100 and $1200, including all interest up to this time. MARRIED. On February 20th, by Rev. J.D. Knox, MR. GEORGE FORNWALT, and MISS ATHALINDA MOORHEAD, all of Brushvalley township. --On the 11th, by the same, MR. FREDERICK BOYER and MISS PAMELIA A. SHRYOCK, both of East Wheatfield township. DIED. On February 11, MARTHA CRAMER, of Brushvalley township, aged about 21 years. --On the 19th, ADALA, daughter of DAVID AND ELIZEBTH WEAMER, of Newville, aged about 2 years. 8 April 1862 HOME. A.W. KIMMEL, ESQ., is home from Washington, on a visit to his family. BROUGHT HOME. On Tuesday last the remains of JACOB MYERS, who was killed by a train running over him at Alexandria, Virginia, were brought to this place, and interred on Wednesday. ABOUT. Our old friend MR. JAMES SHORT, of Rayne, who was kicked in the abdomen by a young horse, some days since, is recovering from the injuries he sustained. SCALDED TO DEATH. We learn that a few days ago, a little son of MR. WILLIAM BRADY, of Canoe, was so badly scalded by falling into a vessel of boiling water that it died shortly afterward. MORE RECRUITS. LIEUT. ELDER left this place last week with WILLIAM HADDEN, JOSEPH RANEY, THOMAS McKELVEY, WILLIAM SHADRACH, HENRY SHOMAN, and JAMES SPICHER, as recruits for the army on the line of Potomac defences. SHIP PINS. MR. GEO. JAMISON of Blairsville, has obtained a contract for furnishing wooden pins used in ship building, and has a large lot of them already in order for shipment at Blacklick Station. RECRUITS. LIEUT. T.S. ROBERTS left Homer last week with the following named persons for Col. Stanton's Regt.: G.W. HILL, CHRISTOPHER HILL, JOHN WHITE, R.H. OVERDORF, ROBERT AND EDWIN DeARMEY, R. WILLET, JOSEPH AND GIDEON FETTERMAN, and JOHN MURNER. --They were all from Brushvalley township. MARRIED. On Thursday, April 3d, by Rev. Byron Porter, MR. ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, of Wheatfield township, to MISS LIZZIE CAMPBELL, of Armstrong township. --On Thursday last, by Rev. W.S. Emery, MR. ALEXANDER KIMMEL to MISS MARGARET O. GROFT. DIED. On March 22d, MARGARET R., youngest daughter of WILLIAM AND MARTHA MARTIN, of Cherryhill township, of Diptheria, aged 3 years. --On the 24th of March, ELEANOR, eldest daughter of WILLIAM AND MARTHA MARTIN, of Diptheria, aged 17 years, 7 months and 24 days. --On the 26th of March, ISABELLA, fourth daughter of WILLIAM AND MARTHA MARTIN, of Diptheria, aged 7 years, 3 months and 1 day. --On the 30th March, MARY, second daughter of WILLIAM AND MARTHA MARTIN, of Diptheria, aged 16 years, 3 months and 6 days. --On the 1st of april, GEORGE, youngest son of WILLIAM AND MARTHA MARTIN, of Diptheria, aged 4 years, 1 month and 18 days. --Thus five out of seven have died of this fatal disease within ten days. 15 april 1862 PROMOTED. Capt. DAN. S. PORTER of Company B, 11th Regt, Pa R.C., has been promoted to the right rank of Major. This is right. Promotions should be from those in service and not from civil life. Umbrellas have been recognized as property at last, and are to be taxed for the benefit of the government 5 cents each. As the tax is to be paid by the party in possession, we may expact to see a sudden return of borrowed umbrellas when the collector is expected to be around. FIRE. The dwelling house, store and granary, together with all the household furniture, $100 in money, store goods, books, two hundred bushel of rye and quarts of wheat and oats, of DAVID WEAVER, of Washington township, were destroyed by fire on last Tuesday night, loss $3000. COTTON SEED. Those of our subscribers who desire to make the experiment of raising cotton, can have a few seeds of the sea island cotton, by calling this week at our office. We desire that the experiments be thoroughly tested. --The inland [sic] cotton seed, however, is the best for this climate, but cannot be obtained. ANOTHER FIRE. Last Saturday the dwelling house occupied by the family of MARSHALL SMITH, ESQ., on Clymer St., in this borough, was discovered to be on fire. The flames were striking out at the roof of the back building, but were arrested without doing much damage by the speedy action of our citizens. MARRIED. On the 3d inst., by the Rev. C.L. STreamer, MR. ISAAC LEWIS, of Rayne township, to MISS ELIZABETH LEWIS, of West Mahoning township. --On Thursday, March 20th, by Rev. S.P. Bolman [sic], MR. ANTHONY DIBLER, to MISS MARIETTA STUCHAL. DIED. On the 11th ult., in Green township, a little daughter of EVAN D. JONES, aged about 3 months. --On the 25th of March, 1862, JESSE J. TEMPLETON, at Fortress Monroe, Va., after an illness of six days, aged 16 years and 1 month. He worked in this office a part of last Summer, and volunteered in Capt. Altman's Comp. now in Col. McKnight's 105th Pa. Regt. His body was sent home and arrived at Blairsville, on the 2d inst., and was buried in the Cemetery on the 4th. A very large concourse followed him to his last resting place. He was a half brother of Col. A.A. McKnight, of the above Regt., and Dr. W.J. McKnight fo Brockwayville, Jefferson county, Pa. He was a youth of considerable energy and died in the service of his country. --Peace to his ashes.