BEDFORD GAZETTE, j B. F. MEYERS, EDITOR. FRIDAY: i : JUNE 2, 1865. ■i j. n v I.M — a B ._g a .■■ i | Democratic County Convention. The Democrats of Bedford county are here by requested to meet in their respective election districts, on SATURDAY, the 17th DAY OF JUNE, NEXT, for the purpose of electing del egates to the Democratic County Convention, to be held in Bedford, on Monday, the 19M day of June, next, at 2 o'clock, P. M., which body will place in nomination a County Ticket to be supported by the party at the ensuing general election.— Under the rules, each district is entitled to two delegates. The Democrats of the several dis tricts are also particularly requested to choose Vigilance Committees for the coming year and to return their names to the Chairman of the County Ccmiailtee. O. E. SHANNON, Cb'n. Dent. Co. Committee. Colonization vs. Amalgamation. Negro slavery being practically abolished, the question arises, what is to be the civil status of the liberated race. Shall the freed negro be come a citizen of the United States and of the State in which he resides, equal in rights and privileges to the white man? Shall he vote, sit upon juries, beccma a legislator, governor, cr president ? Shall he be regarded as a permanent •resident of our country, mingling his with that of the white inhabitants, or shall he, like the Indian, be looked upon as but a temporary sojourner, and his stay among us as incompati ble with our interests, or those of his own race? These questions are pertinent to the present po litical era and demand our serious and earnest consideration. . Guided by the light of history, we must come to the conclusion that it would be a dangerous experiment to invest the negro with the politi cal privileges exercised, in this country, by the white man. The right to vote, hold office, and sit upon juries, involves the social, as well as political, equality of the rncis. You cannot avoid association with a man wiic sits with you j in the jury box, who runs for office with you on the same ticket, who is constable of the same district in which you are justice of the peace. Nothing can be rru.ro certain than that social! I affioiaea womct spring ircm the political equality ; of the whites and blacks; and the just as cer- 1 tain physical corollary of mixture, of blood, would inevitably follow this social commingling of the races. Now, we hate endeavored to clear our mind of all prejudice cn this subject, and we think we have succeeded in doing so. We desire the good of cur own race and the welfare of the colored people. But we do not believe that either can be attained through po litical and social equality. Under such an or der cf things, our population would become Mexicanized, degraded into a hybrid race, whose history is written in the domestic broils and pet ty revolutions and bloody governmental failures of the South American .continent. Let us be taught by the experience of our neighbors. Let the history of Mexico and Colombia and Bue nos Ay res, be unto us an ail-s efficient lesson in regard to the instability of governments depend ing, intellectually and physically, upon the re sources of a mixed race. Let us understand, too, that the Emperor of Hayti, and the Pres ident of Liberia, who are negroes ruling negro subjects, are more successful in "maintaining peace and order within their dominions, than the hybrid chiefs that rule the mixed races of Central and South America. It being, then, tie testimony of history, that it is better for the happiness of mankind, that the European and African races should live separate from each other, we conclude that the government should adopt a plan of gradual colonization, by the op eration of which the African population in out country would be, by degrees, deported to Li beria, cr some ether portion of the land which God himself gave them a3 a dwelling place.— Judging from some declarations recently made by President Johnson, ws have no doubt that be is a colonizationist, and that he will not fa vor the doctrine of political and social equality cow being promulgated by Sumner and Chase. It would be, indeed, a consummation devoutly to be wished, if the regeneration and ckristian ization of Africa, were finally to result from that negro slavery which has so long been the gourc s of contention and strife among our peo ple. The finger of God could be plainly dis cerned in such a wonderful course and issue of events. Yet we are almost within reach of this great consummation Let the people of the United States but will it, and African coloniza tion will loon become a fixed fact. G-eneral Jail Delivery. Andrew Johnson has ordered the release of all persons imprisoned by military tribunals du" ring the war. At least so we are informed by telegraph. If this bo true, we say God bless Andrew Johnson for this act of mercy ! We begin almost to hope tbat Stanton has found a master. If h wants to retain his place as Secretary of War, he will evidently have to •'knuckle down." CrOur thanks are due to Hon. A H. Cof froth and Hon. G. W■ Householder, for valua ble public documents. Democratic County Convention. I his body will meet, in this place, on Mon day, 19 th inat. The elections for delegates will be held on Saturday, the 17th inst. We hope that every district wiil send delegates and choose the very best men to serve in that capacity.— We hope, also, that the elections will be con ducted in such a manner that no one will have cause of complaint. Particular care should be taken to select three persons, in each district, to act as a committee of vigilance. Let active, working men be chosen. Drones and do-noth ings have no business on such committees. The names of persons composing such committees should be returned to the Chairman of the County Committee, on the day of the meeting of the Convention. Now is the time for Dem ocrats to work. Do not delay organization an other day, but begin now. A gentleman who had an interview with President Johnson, a short time ago, informs us that in the course of i conversation upon political topics, the President declared that "This government cannot exist without the Democratic party." With such as surance that the services of the Democracy arc indispensable to the welfare of the republic, lei us consider it a patriotic duty not only to keep up but to endeavor to perfect our organization. To work, then, Democrats, and let your effort for the cause be steady unremitting! Returning to the Fold. We are glad to learn that many of those who were formerly Democrats, but who were indue ed to leave the party because of their anti-sla very proclivities, and, since the beginning of the war, because of a desire to "sustain the gov ernment," arc now returning to their lirst love, Democracy. The war being over and slavery abolished, upon other issues they stand where they stood in the time of Jackson, Van Burcn and Polk, and thus find themselves again in the ranks of their former party. Men who have acted on what they considered principle, in tem porarily leaving the party, w*2 heartily welcome back. But the selfish tricksters who left us for the sake of office aud emolument, can never more regain the confidence, or respect, of the Democracy. Tlie Magazines. AMERICAN MONTHLY.— This magazine is right ly nr.med. It is American in the true sense of the word. There is not the least taint of sec tionalism, nor the faintest odor of fanaticism, * ' upon its pages. A bread and thorough nation ality, a republicanism of the hue Jcffersonian character, are blended in its political articles, whilst its ii-erary matter is entirely free from that detestable cant about other people's sup posed short-comings, so characteristic of the publications of New England. Its scientific ar ticles are full of learning and research. In short, it is an ably edited book and should be generously sustained by the reading public.— Published b) r J. Holmes Agnew, N. York city. HARPER'S MONTHLY.— The June number of "Harper" is on our table. It contains a num ber of interesting paper®, among which are "Washoe Revisited," "From Theran to Sarnar cand," &c. "Armadale," by Wiikie Collins, and "Our Mutual Friend," by Charier- Dickens, are continued. Address Harper & Brothers, Franklin Square, New York city. For sale by J. H. Ilutton, Bedford. GODEY'S LADY' 9 BOOK. — This c!d favorite of the ladies is especially brilliant for June. The illustrations are fine. The fashions, as usual, are very fully exhibited. "Godey" is, indeed, a useful book in the household. For sale by J. H. Hutton. PETERSON'S MAGAZINE.— "Peterson" for June, is before us. The embellishments are in excel lent style. Several interesting novelettes, by Mrs. Ann S. Stephens, and Louise Chandler Moulton, are now running through the pages of Peterson. LADIES' FRIEND. —The June number of this work is very readable. "Chrysalis and Hatter fly," by Eleanor C. Donnelly, is a story full of sprightly originality. There is a large double page colored fashion plate, with a number of other fine embellishments. GAZI.AV'S PACIFIC MONTHLY. —To all who feel an interest in matters pertaining to the Pa cific states and territories, we say, subscribe for "Gazlay." It is au excellent guide to the gold seeker and fortune-hunters generally. From the Trans-Mississippi, NEW ORLEANS. May 21, ria PHILADELPHIA, May 36.—The Piatfuvt has reliable informa tion from the Trans-Mississippi Department. Col. Sprague's conference with Kirby Smith has resulted in nothing ct consequence. The Rebel Col. Smith is disposed to surrender, but the Missouri Generals, Parsons and Shelby, de mand an amnesty for themselves, which was not offered in the President's proclamation. Col. Sprague returned, accompanied by a Missouri Colonel, who goes to Washington with him to confer with the authorities thero. If the Rebel General? are not included in the amnesty they propose to join Maximilian. Their troops are deserting in great numbers and going home. The people are generally despondent. A boat was expected down the Mississippi on the 24111. The country was overflowed from Alexandria to the mouth of Red River. The steamship Clinton, from Brazes on the IGth, brings information of a fight at BoxoDel Chicho Pass, between the United States forces under Gen. Slaughter and the Rebels, in which the enemy were driven twenty miles towards Brownsviile, when the Rebels were reinforced, and our troops retreated, fighting, and reached Brazos with a loss of 72 killed, wounded and missing, including Captain Terapic and Lieut. Sedgwick, of the 34th Indiana, captured. The Rebel official report magnifies our force and claims a big victory, but admits a loss of forty killed. Parties from Northern Mexico represent the Liberal party as growing stronger and popular, and it 8 believed tbey will scon possess all the .northern part of the country- EDITORIAL MELANGE. —Hon. W. P. Scheil and family bave returned to their heme In inis place, having resided In Philadelphia since last autumn. SrOn a visit.—Dr. P. H. Pensyl, Surgeon of the sGth P. V., has been on a visit, for some days, to his frierfds in this place. {^Progressing—the grading of Richard street. When finished the street will be greatly impro ved. •arJeremiah Clemens, formerly United States Senator from Alabama, died at Huntsville, a few days ago. SafEx-Senator Lazarus W. Powell, of Ken* tucky, has resumed the practice of law at Hen derson, Ky. 3rA Memphis paper denies the report of Forrest's death. Forrest addressed his troops on the 9th, advising them to submit to the Fed eral authority. fcyAa order of the War Department directs the release ol all persons imprisoned by sen* tence of military tribunals daring the war. CrThe report Ihat Jefferson Davis was man acled is not true. A guard is constantly In his cell, hut his movements within the room where he 36 confined, are not restricted. fcf-The C*h army corps had torchlight pre cession at their camp ground, ne.ar Washington on Thursday night. {j*Tbe Confederate General Edward John son has been brought to Washington from Fort Warren, as a witness for the defense in the trial for assassination there. fir Manager Ford, of Baltimore, has been released lrom the Old Capitol prison. John S. Clark, the brother-in-law of Booth, has also been released. ®3-See advertisement of Buckeye Mower and Reaper, by Mr. P. H. Shires, in another column. The Buckeye is considered one of the best ma chines in use. S-I N TOWM. —Gen. A. P. Wilson, of Hun tingdon, paid us a visit, a few days ago. The general is a -'prince of clever fellows," a good Democrat, and a lawyer of high standing. 63"Mr. Henry Shomber has taken the "Man sion House," Berlin, Pa. Henry knows how "to keep a hotel." Our old friend, Longsdorf, is also still at the old stand, in the "ancient borough," and keeps as good a house as ever, 63-The Mississippi Legislature met on the 20th, and instructed Governor Clarke to ap point commissioners to Washington to consult President Johnson in relation to a return of the State to the Union. SirAn election was held in St. Ciair tp., on Saturday last, to decide whether the place of election should be changed from Gideon D. Trout's to Griffith's School House. A large majority was given in favor of the change. C3"Mr. Loyer, the newly appointed Postmas ter at this place, took possession of his otfice, on Monday last. Mr. Loyer has fitted up the office rooms with excellent taste and in a most convenient manner. He has also adopted some new rules of which we decidedly approve; for instance, keeping closed doors until the mail is changed and excluding loys and loafers from the office. $2" Farmers should not fail to read the very liberal offers made by Mr. Hartley, in to day's paper. His selection of fartn machinery is, perhaps, as good as can be made in the whole, country, and to those who are holding of! in expectation of a further decline in prices, his offer is a "settler." £3-Wc understand that a number of Bedford County volunteers will soon be discharged from the service and return to their homes. These veterans should have an appropriate reception given them and we hope that our citizens, ir respective of party, will signify their appreci ation of the gallantry of these brave men, by some suitable testimonial of regard for their * C services. President Johnson on Negro Suffrage. President Johnson gave yesterday a proof of the sincerity and circumspectness with which, in his frequent addresses during the first few days after hi 3 accession, he declared that his past record was the key to his future course, in reply to a delegation who called on him, yes terday, the President said that the question „f negro suffrage ought to be left to the decision of tbe loyal white population of the States in terested. This is consonant both with his rec ord as a State rights Democrat and his action as Military Governor of Tennessee. The new Constitution of Tennessee, formed under Lis auspices, and tn the adoption of which he had the rights of a citizen of the State, excludes negroes not only from voting but from tes tifying in courts of justice. Out of Tennessee, and as President of the United States, he can speak only in the character of a Federal officer; and as a Federal officer, bound by the Consti tution, he had no choice but to dispose of the general question of negro sntlrage precisely as his speech yesterday shows that he has decided to do. It is a matter not within the jurisdic tion of the Federal Government, and President Johnson remits it to the States'; The only argument which seems even plausi ble in favor of the Federal Government trans cending its authority and conferring the elective franchise upon the negroes, is, that their votes are needed as a counterpoise to the disloyal pro clivities of the Southern whites. We deem it fortunate that we have a loyal Southern man, thoroughly acquainted with his section, for Pres ident. He i competent to judge what will do in iitp South, and what will not. But hi? sound judgment and resolute patriotism are a still bet ter guarantee that the South will not be surren dered to disloyal rule. Negro suffrage is not needed as a counterpoise to white disloyalty, for the entirely sufficient reason that disloyal whites are to be allowed no access to the ballot-box. If the loyal whites admit negroes to the suffrage it will probably be for some other reason than as a check upon their own dangerous proclivi ties. World President Johnson, the Radicals, and a New Democratic Movement. From the Metropolitan Record. There is a growing feeling of dissatisfaction on the part of toe Radicals with the course of the President, and tiiey are inclined to treat his policy with distrust, notwithstanding his startling proclamation against Jefferson Davis, and his reiterated denunciations of "traitors" and "treason." He is a Southern man still, and thai in itself is a crime th?.t they can hard ly forgive, but to which they would extend their toleration if, like the late President, he "would fall into their schemes and designs. Mr. Johr.- oon, however, it appears, is not exactly that kind of man. He is neither plastic, nor duc tile, nor malleable. He cannot be shaped to their fashion. He has a peculiar beat, and that beat don't suit them. He is too fond of referring to antecedents that sound unpleasant in their ears, when they bring to mind that those antecedents are nearly all Dem ocratic in their character. Rut their are other reasons why President Johnson should fall into dtsfavor with the Rad icals. He has ignored some of their pets, and, it is said, manifests a decided leaning towards a liberal policy. In addition to Hits, we are told that he iatf ud9 making some changes iu his Cab inet, and that those who are to he removed will 'oe replaced by moderate and conservative men. Then there are vague misgivings that lie proposes to so shape his policy as to bring the [ whole Democratic Piuty, or what i .Uo*o man, we believe, so fully understands the position ii? which he is pi. iced, and we trust lie will have the courage and the resolution to boldly face the difficulties of that position, ar.d overcome them by breaking off with the Republican Tarty whenever' ho finds himself sufficiently secure to adopt such a course. It is rumored that it is the intention of tho President to reorganize the Democratic Party, and, in this State, a movement, we understand, intended to be a co-operative one, is in serious contemplation. What is left of the principles of the party is to be resuscitated, and all die conservative elements that are at present float ing about without any definite aim or purpose are to be gathered up and moulded into a great organization. We presume that the moderate Republicans will be accepted, and we have no doubt that the platform, if there be a platform, will be one of the most curious specimens of political mosaics that has ever been presented for the consideration of our voting population. We shall not pretend to say what shall be its design, or pattern, but we have an idea that it will be fearfully and wonderfully made. That such an organization can be "got up" we have no doubt, and as the support of toe South will be necessary for its success, we are of the opin ion that it will hold out what, it wiil consider favorable terms to the Southern voters. Now, the question arises, is any other kind of a party possible at the present time? Could any party with sharply delinoJ principles, with a strictly Democratic platform, such as used to be presented to the people years ago, be expect ed to obtain popular support. Wc doubt if such a platform would even be tolerated, not to speak of its being acceptable. Under these circum.-twiioes, the great object of ul! true friends of the South should be to sustain, without re gard to former parly predilections, that organi zation which conies nearest to the old Demo cratic standard of principles, and which boldly declares itself in opposition to the radical pol icy of confiscation and in favor u. u restoration of all the Southern States to their lights under the Constitution. If such a platform should be agreed to by Mr. Johnson and his advisers, his election might tie regarded as among the certainties of the fu ture. One thing he mast do, he must depend upon some other support than that which toe Kadicals can give him, and the sooner he gets rid of them the better for his future prospects. That the Abolitionists are becoming dissatisfied is a favorable sign, and the report that he in tends to change his Cabinet, removing the Rad ical members for Conservative men, is an in dication, that he is expected to take such a step. As to the Southern people themselves their first object must be to get hold vf their own State and Municipal Governments, and, through the power thus obtained, to exercise a controll ing influence on political parties in the JVorth. Efforts will, of course, be made to prevent the return, to power of the Southern Democracy; and all the elements of opposition will be com bined together in the attempt to deprive tiicm of their political rights; but the success of these efforts will have to depend on the support which they receive from Washington, and if President Johnson is really and sincerely desirous of set ting aside the Republican party he will give them "the cold shoulder,'' and decline to suppot' them in their infamous warfare upon the South ern people. Whatever course he may decide upon, looking to the overthrow of the Radicals, there is little time to lose. He must fully open up the South to trade and commerce, he must withdraw ail restrictions upou their politics and political rights as well as upon the business and business interests of the South. One More Step to a Perfected Union. We are unqualifiedly rejoiced that we were able yesterday to lay before our readers the proc lamation of President Johnson whirl} raises the blockade, hitherto held upon all the ports in the Southern States, from all commercial ports with the exception of those in Texas. If any further evidence had been required to prove that Andrew Johnson was still true to his old record, the maintenance of the rights and a jealous care lor the best iuterests of the people, this procla mation supplies it. Fully appreciating the wants of both sections, add realising how potent a bond of re-union would be uninterrupted commercial intercourse | between the North and South, no sooner did wisdom see the first hour when it were well that ! restrictions upon such intercourse 6hould bo rc ! moved than it has been done. Under the free ; interchange of opiuion, and from the mutual advantages arising from this order, it will not be long ere the fullest and freest harmony will exist, and both sections be welded together by the adamantine links of interest, not to mention iho still stronger bond of old associations and a common heritage ia the glorious memories ot the Past. And as the war is at length ended—as all armed resistance to legitimate authority lias van ished, the attempt to exercise the privileges of belligerent rights is justly deemed piracy, and declared liable to punishment as such. Coming out of the throes of oar giant struggle with the national life of the Republic invigorated and the lull power of unparalleled strength in force, it is absolutely necessary lor the vindication of her honor that all attempts by foreigners to in sult of'to defraud the national existence in this manner should be thus instantly and promptly checked. The proclamation further remotes all restric tions, ja.e stuii as are inseparable from a due execution of the Internal Revenue laws, uj/ori intercourse, commercial or otherwise, with all the eountiy east of the Mississippi, fror this prompt and speedy attention to ihe interests and prosperity of the people, President Johnson de serves the warmest commendation. True to the old instincts of his political faith, and guided by the unvarying principles of Democracy now as in former days, he is practically engageu in demonstrating the wisdom or that political faith by these official acts, whose effects are so preg nant with good for the entire nation, ibe whole country will realize speedily and ber.ignantly tuo i/tucfto-jiu .esislis of this wise, piuUeiu u.iO commendable policy of the President. — Consti tutional Union. Waitzel's Order EespectiDg the Virginia Legislature. The following piece of history appeared in a Washington paper of the 25th, intended, no doubt, as a relief for General Weitzel, who, it was said by the radical press, had acted in the matter without Executive authority: '■ HEADQUARTERS ARMIES OF TOE UNITED STATES, Cm* POINT, April 6, 1865.— Major- General Weitzel, Richmond, Va.: It has been in timuled to me that the gentlemen who have act ed as the Legislature of Virginia in support of the rebellion may now desire to assemble at Richmond, and take measures to withdraw the Virginia troops and other support from resist ance to the General Government. "If thei' attempt it, give them permission and protection until, if at ali, they attempt some action hostile to the United States, in which case you will notify them, giving tkeuu reason able time to leave, and at the end of which time arrest any who remain. Allow Judge Campbell to see this, but do not make it public. Yoors, &e, "Signed) A. LINCOLN." It is stated that Gen. Weitzel received the order throng' l the hands of Senator Wilkinson, on the mOiiiingof the 7th of April; zcl saw the committee, who prepared a call, which he approved for publication. On the 1 2th, however, Weitzel received a telegram from the President in Washington to annul the call, as the necessity for it had passed. Gsn. Sherman's Letter To Col. Bowman. CAMP NEAR ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 19 Dear Bowman: —I am just arrived. All my army will bd ia to-day. I have been lost to the world in the wends for some time. Yet on arriving at the 'Settlements' found I Lave mails quite u stir among the pe pleat horns, and that li.e most sinister motives have been ascribed to me. I have raade frequent official reports of my official action in rll public matters, and all of tr.em have been carefully suppressed, whilst the most ridiculous nonsense has been industriously spread abroad through all the newspapers. VVell! you know what importance I attach io such matters, and that I have been too long fighting with real Rebels with muskeri in their hands to oe scared by ruere non-combatants, no matter how high their civil rank or station. It is amusing to observe how brave and firm s /me men become when all danger is past. I have noticed on fields of battle brave men nev er ins..!: .lie captured or mutilate the dead, but cowards and laggards always do. I cannot now recall the act, but Shakspeare records how "FalstafF," the prince of cowards and wits, ri sing from a figured death, stabbed again the dead ' I ercy," and carried the carcaso aloft in triumph to prove his valor. So new when the Rebellion in our iai.d is dead, many "Falstaffs" appear to brandish tho evidence of their valor and seek to win applause, and to appropriate honors for deeds that never were dene. A to myself, I ask no popularity, no re ward . hut I dare the War Department to publish my official letters and reports. I assert that my official reports have been purposely suppressed, while all the power of the press has been ma lignantly turned against me. I do want peace and security, and the return to law and justice from Maine to the Rio Gran de; and if it docs not exist now substantially, it is for state reasons beyond my comprehension. I: may be thought strange that one who has no fame but as a soldier should have been so careful to try to restore the civil power of the Government and the peaceful jurisdiction of the Federal com is; but it is difficult to discover in that fact any just cause of offense to an enlight ened and frae people. But when ir.;n choose to slander and injure o'hers, they can easily in vent the facts for the purpose, when the propo sed victim is far away, engaged in public ser vice of their own bidding. Rut there is conso lation in knowing that although truth lies ia the bottom of a weii, the Yankees have perseve verance enough to get to that bottom. Yours, truly, W. T. SHERMAN. A Present Declined. President Johnson declines to accept thecoach, span of horses, harness, etc., proffered to him by citizens of New York, in the following ad mirable letter, which cannot fail but give a fa vorable impression of the President's dignity and integrity : WASHINGTON CITT, May 22. GENTLEMEN : I am in receipt of your very complimentary note, dated New York, May 17, 18(J5, wherein you request my acceptance of a coach, span of horses, harness, etc-, as a token of your high appreciation of my public course. While I fully appreciate ihe purity of your motives in thus tendering to me such substan tial evidence of your regard and esteem, I am compelled, solely from the convictions of duty I have ever held in reference to the acceptance of presents by those occupying high official po sitions, to decline the offerings of kind and loyal friends. Tho retcntiou of the parchment conveying your sentiments, and the autographs of those who were ploased to unite ia toia manifestation of regard, is a favor I would ask; and I assure you. gentlemen, I shall regard it as one of the highest murks of respect from any portion of my fellow citizens. Trusting that I shall continue to merit your confidence and esteem' in the discharge of the high and important duties upon which I have but just entered, and with the b_.it wishes f. jr your health, etc., indivi jualiy, I am, gentlemen, )oj-s truly, A N on:; W Jon SSOH. The Correspondence between General Ualieck and Sherman. General Ihtlrck to General Sherman As you will be in Richmond in a few days allow nr.o to offer you the hospitalities Of my home here, where 1 shall be gratified to receive you and contribute to-mA your sojourn here agreeable. General Sherman to General Hallce't: Your proffered hospitality ig rc&p ctl'ullv de clined. I hail loped to pass through Luhnicud without the painful necessity ol meeting von. Your recent advisory despatch to the War De partment is sufficient explanation. General Hallteh to General Sherman : 1 regret your declining ir.y invitation, and ihe unfriendly spirit manifested in your note, if you krmw the feeling in which you arc held at the Wm Department in reference to your a- g r c ;r.ient with Johnson, you would appreciate the motive of rny despatch to which you refer, re runt me to assure you of iny kind feelin' to ward you personally, and my high admiration for vour services. General Sherman to General Halleck ; 1 think I understand both the circumstances and the men sufficiently well to appreciate the motives of your despatch, lioth you and Jlr. Stanton sent ine warning to beware of assas sins. I did not then know that the authors of the warning were themselves the assassins I had to fear. Tne Amnesty Oath. It is generally known that paroled prisoners, and other persons returning from the South, are required, as a condition precedent to tlteir remaining among us, to subscribe to wfcju popularly known as the Amnesty Oath. As there are many who are entirety ignorant of the terms in which the oath is couched, we re produce it for their better information. It i* as follows: LXIRAID STATES OF AMERICA : I, , of the county of State of . do solemnly swear ir. the pres ence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend .be Con stitution of the United States, and the Union of the States thereunder; and thai I will, in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all acts of Congress passed during the existi;;- re bellion with reference to slaves, so long a. ;o far as not repealed, modified, or held void by Congress, or by decision of ihe supreme Court; and that I will, in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all proclamations of the res ident made during the existing rebellion having reference to slaves, so long and so far as net modified or declared void ov decision of the Su preme Court. So help tne God. Subscribed and swera to before rue, at Balti more, tub —— day of —•—, A. D., 1655 Tlia News. General Scbcfield, commanding in North Carolina, has issued an order for the govern ment of frecdmcn in his department. The or der declares the former masters guardians of minor, aged and infirm negroes who are with out relations capable cf supporting ibem: for bid all able bodied negroes to leave their homes or live in idleness, so us to compel others to maintain their parents, children or younger brothers or sisters; allows adults f r ee from tie above obligations to seek employment wherever they please, and leaves employers and servant* to agree upon the wages to be paid. Officers aie to be appointed in each district to carry out the provisions of this order. On Thursday an election wa> held in Virgin ia for members of the Legislature. The Wash ington correspondent of the New York Tribune says that "ihe disunionists swept Virginia as far as known, in the Alexandria district, VV iliiam Bnlauy, Fairfax Court House, who has a bitter hatred to the Union and became a cripple in the rebel service, has been elected to the Senate, and J. A. Eng's-h, DO less bitter, to iho House. English took tie oath of allegi ance oniy the night before be announced him self as a candidate." Tiie Surrender of the Trans- Mississippi Febel Forces. WASHINGTON, Mav 27, 8:30 P. M Major Gerard Dix: A despatch from General Cmby, dated at New Orleans jestctday, the 26th irsst., state* arrangements for the surrender of the rebel for ces in trans-Missisippi Department bare been concluded. They include the men and material of both the army and the navy. EDWIN M. STANTON, Sec'y of War, —sl A.RHIEB— MILLER—SMITH.—At the residence of the bride's lather, on the 17th ult., by the Rev. B. H- Hunt. Mr. Martin L. Miller and Mi Carolina, agistor of Caspar Smith, both of this county. NOTICE TO MERCHANTS. Your Licenses for 1565 are now ready and must be lifted on or before July Ist, or they will be left wita an officer for Collection. J. B. FAKQUHAR, June 2, 1865. Treasurer. DIVIDEND A dividend of one half per cent, was declared by the Managers of the Bedford and StoyAown Turn pike Company, on the Sth day of .May, payable ea demand. June 2, 1865. _ A. E. SCHELL, Sec'y. PROPOSALS For roofing the bridge at George Road's Mill ' n Liberty township, will be received at the Comaiie sioners' Office up to June 2lst, 1865. Baid bridge is 225 feet long and 15 feet wide. Propositi to be sent to the Cleik at the office in Bedford. By order of the Commissioners. June 2, 1555. J. G. FISHER, Clerk. Important Notice. TO TAX COLLECTORS. All Tax Collectors tor 1864 and previous yeari, are hereby requested to make immediate settlement of their duplicates. The Commissioners have di rected tne to issue executions agsinat all Collec tors above specified, whose duplicates remain 00- ; settled by the Itlj day of Sep'-smher next. E F. KLRR, Atty to Commieiiooers. ' Juris 3, 1865.