BEDFORD INQUIRER. BEDFORD, Fa. Friday Norbfng, Not 39, IS6l< u ! ANU FREE.' 7 U. OVER—Editor and Proprietor. PBIRTIS6 OFFICE FOR SALE. A* tbe editor and proprietor of this paper is anxious to settle up bis business, running over a period of twelve years, he will sell tbs presses, types, good will, Ao., of the establishment, on rtatonablt terrru. The BEDFORD IMQCIRZR PBIXTIKO OFFICE is one of the best paying country establishments in the State, as there are only two papers published in the County, and a'l official and orphans' court ad vertising, is published by ast of assembly, in both papers. The rates for sdve rtising and job work, are as high as in any part of the State. There are a large quantity of news type, nearly enough for two papers the size of this, and a splendid lot of job type, nearly new. This is a rare chance for one or two persons who wish to engage in a good, profitable business.— Apply immediately or before the first of January, next. Nor. 22, 1861. MABON AND BLIDELL. Tbs captured minister* to England sod France, of the so-called Confederate States, bare at last reached Fort Warren, to Boston barbor, where they oan speculate on the vani ty of bumso wishes, sod the precarious tenure by which effieas are held under Jeff. Davie.— Tbey have had a ratber adventurous voyage: first from Charleston to Cnba; then from Cuba to the spot where tbey were overhauled by the SAD Jacinto; then to Fortress Monroe; then to Holmes's Uele, and at length to Boston.— Eveu Fort Warren, which gives them rest, though not liberty, mnst be welcome, after snah tsdiona voyaging. We are yet to bear tbe view taken by the Government of Great Britain, of the soisure of these two men. Authorities differ in this country, says tbe Philadelphia Bulletin, and preoedenta are disputed. The only English oracle that has spoken is tbe Albion, of New Tork, wbiob denies the right to seine them on the Trent, because it was a public vessel, car rying the mails from one neutral port to the other. But while arguing ably and temper ately against the right to seise them, it de< elaree that it does not believe it will cause a war between England and the United States. Tbe Albion aleo says that tbe eo-oalled ass beeaitdots were no ambassadors at all; bnt, tbeir government not having been recognised, ihey were oraioerv passengers. Here the ed itor is at issue with Mr. Jefferson Davie, who, in hie message to tbe rebel Congress, distinct ly declarer, that they were embassadors, and that the United Statue, iu capturing them, "violated tbe rights of embassy," seising them while they were nnder the protection of a neutral nation. This being the view taken of tbe matter by the rebel authorities, it ia not likely that Great Britain will tronble herself partioularly about the arrest of the two gen tlemen. She may complain of the detention and visit to a British vessel, and for this our Government ought to, and donbtlesi will, make repaiation and apology. But of tbe veisore of rebellious American eitiaens, who were not ambassadors, aba will not be likely to make a very serious matter. Her press will be violent, wrong heeded, abusive and menacing. But this we are oscd to, and hap pily tbe Government is independent of tbe press, as the prsn ie independent of tbe Gov .eroment. After the moderate end friendly spccoh of the United State* Minister to England, Mr. Adams, and the friendly manner in whieb it baa bean reetived, tbe fears of trouble with England ought to be allayed. Even Lord Palmerston spoke ebeeringly of the proapeet of getting cotton in-plenty frem other sonroes than lb# Southern States, showing that there is no expectation of diatnrbing the blockade to procure it. It is rather siekening to hear his lordship whining shoot the Amsrioan war, which be witnesses "with tbe deepest affliction, with an affliction which no words oan express,'' and then to bear him say "it is not for ns to pass judgment on eueb disputes." Wby not! When was it not right for as English peer to judge of a plain question of oivil government, a question of civilisation, of peace, of human ity! But this is wandering from the subject nf Mason sod Slide)}. Wc do not anticipate more than a temporary flurry with England oo thoir account; nothing so seriens as the Ore gon, the Fisheries, the Oramptott, the San Ju an and a dossn other little difficulties that have occurred between ue. The speculator* to stocks may try to turn it to advantage; hut it will require something mush more important to eauas a roptore betwseo the tw Govern* meets. Court lasted only three days laat week, sad was a slim affair. Oo Wedoesday evso iog a supper was givea, to Judge Kimmel), ■by the membft* of the bar. This was the Judge's last term of Court for this County. It is reported by Telegrsph from liiobmohd, that tbe trait Jre bm rjiujraJ t bsir capital to Nashville REAPPOINTED.—Henry Nioodemua, Esq., was reappointed Clerk to tbe Commissioners last week. The only other applicant was Mr. B. F. Meyers of tbe G<*ctte. Mr. Nioode mus makes a good clerk, and is a wholesouled Union mas, and the Commissioners deserve credit for reappointing him over a sympathi ser with the secessionists. Meyers has the Somerset failing—a love for office. SiDoe writing tbe above, we learn tbat Jno. Palmar, Esq., was appointed Attorney to tbe Commissioner*, over John Mower, Esq., a good Union man- Mr. Palmer is mosf bittor and loQd*mouthed in his sympathy and defence of the traitors, ooosequeutly, wo take back our praise of tbe Commissioners in the first case. BODT RECOVERED.—We are informed in a letter from John Major, Esq., tbat the bo J y of James Wesley Barnesly, who was drowned near Hopewell, during the great flood on the 2d inat., was found on an island near BlUlU baugh's, and an inquest wss.held on it by •Squire Mjor on the 23J icst.— Verdict, accidental drowning. He was an Englishman, and a stranger in Hopewell. He resided io Dan ville for three years, and enlisted from there in tbe stb Regiment of Pennsylvania 3 mouths volunteers. A correspondent in tbe Gazette ridioules the ladies of this place who are engaged in the laudable and patriotic employment of knitting stookings, and furnishing other necessaries for our brave Union soldiers. The editor approve s bis correspondent. Tbs young men wbo wrote the artiole is well known, ana tbe ladies need not notice tbe attempted wit end sarcasm of eithsr— jnst consider the aonree. 7" ■ To PRINTERS.—One-half of the Vallty Star Office, at New? ills, Cumberland county, on tho C. V. R. R., is offered for sale—the proprietor wishing to ongace io other business. This ia en excellent looation, and a paying es tablishment. Full particulars may be had by addressing J. W. Miller, Newville, Ps. A young ohild of Mr. David Dibert of Bed ford Township, was burned to death soma days ago. by iu slothes oatebiog fire. It ia thought tbs aecideut was occasioned by match es with which it bad been playing. The Union School opened on Monday last, under tbe supervision of Mr. J. W.Diekerson. PuMie Entertainment to Judge Kim mell." The members of the Bedford Bar and some of the numerous personal friends of Judge Kimmell, deeming it proper that the occasion of his retirement from the Bench, should be made tn opportunity for expressing their ap preciation of hie merits as a judge aod his qualities as a man, invited His Honor to a publio entertainment. The invitation having been aeoepttd by Judg9 Kimmell, the eater* tsinme nt same off at the Bedford Hotel, on Wednesday evening, Nov. 20th. The cloth having boeo removed on motion, Hon. Alex. King was ebosen Chairman and Col. J. W Tate acted as Saeretary. M*j. 8. H. Tate then arose aod stated that it was deemed ap propriate that resolutions expressive of the i esteem io which Judge Kiinmell was held by I those assembled should be pesssd by the meet ing. The following were then presented by B. F. Meyers and unanimously adopted: Reeolwd, That in ibis retirement from tb* tench, of bis Honor, Judge Kimiuell, tbe Ju< dioiary of our Commonwealth loses a brilliant ornament and our judicial distriot, an upright capable and worthy Judge. Rtsolvtd, That during the past ten years, Judge Kimmeil bar discharged the ardous and responsible duties ot his office, not only with gieat oredit to himself, but with strict fidelity to tbe legal rights and the oomuion good of the piople or our oounty. Resolved, That whilst te part regretfully with Judge Kimmell as tbs presiding oilier of our Coons, we bid him farewell with the hope that in bie retirement from tbe Bench his life may be ae peaoeful and happy as his adminis iratien of his office has been just and honora ble. Speeches were mads by Messrs. Mower, 1 King, Rosaell, Forward, Spang, Hail, Palmar, J aid Col. Tate, approving tbe resolutions. On motion, Resolved, that tbe proceedings be published in the county papers, and that ihs press of tbe district be respectfully reques ted to copy them. ALEX. KING, J. W. TATB, Pree't. Bea'y IMPORTANT FROM HAVANA, RET ! WEST AND FORT PICKENS ANOTHER BATTLE AT SANTA ROSA. The steamer Cosmopolitan, A E. Crooker, oomoiauder, from Havana November 12, ar% rived at New York oo Monday. The Spanish Sect, bound to Maxioo, at a til ready to sail, and only await the arrival cf vessels from Spain, aow part due. Tb expe dition goes down strong, and will bring about terms which can be a6ocpted,or wilt levy on property and adjudicate. The Cormopoiitan, on tec outward trip, ex - perienced, to tbe southward of Catteraa, a terrific gale from the southeast, commcneiog on tbe evening ef the 2nd aud lasting acme thirty-six hours. On tbe 3rd, off Prying Pan Bhoals, saw a large quantity of teDt poles, am j unition boxes, Ac.: also, part of a apardeok of * steamer. On tbe 15th paseed t vessel's quarter-boat and some spars. With the ex ception of two days have experienced heavy head sees and winds on tbe voyage home. Dr. Savage, Uoited States Vice Consul n Havana, who had been to Key West oo busi ness, and returned on the 10ib inat., reports that on# thousand five hundred Rebel troops were discovered by tbe Uoion patrol soma twenty miles from the foil on Ssuta Rosa la land. The patrol immediately informed the commander of the fleet, who seat * fore* end shelled tbeu off the Isisnd with greet lose. It is auppeeed tbe objeet wee to get together some 3 t* thousand or more rebels— and with a forced BEDFORD INQUIRER. march to Colonel Wilson's camp, nuke anoth er night attack upon them. The greateat vigilance is exercised by the ottucuander of the Zouaves. Mr. John Petitt. pursuer of the steamer Cosmopolitan, has furnished some additional particulars of the last reported engagement on Santa Rosa island, together with other goner* ai news of interest. Mr. Savage, United States Viee Consul st iisvans, left Key West on the 9tb for Havens. Just as tbe stem*r wns about leaving a vessel came in from Fort Pickens with tbe news of the action on tba Island. Tbe patrol, on go ing thetr rounds, discovered what seemed to them Rebel uniforms in the chappsral, some distance off. They waited and watched for aoroe time, when it became apparent tbat mere was a i foree of Confederatee secreted in tha bn-hee. | This was at a longdistance from Fort Pickens, | lot oontioient to the wter, the Rebels bav ; BG evidently been using tbe darkueasif night to trausport their troops to the rendravous. Information was despatched to Fort Pickens without delay, and tbe oomuiander resolved to ceod Ike fl-et down to the secret camp, and give the unauspecting soldiers of Seoessia a good drubbing while in a position where they could do no harm to 'he National fores. Ac eordingiy, several vessels were ordered to qui etly proceed to tbe designated place, and after getting within range, open fire. The order was executed with complete success. Tbe ships at night anchored off the island, and within easy shooting distance of tbe Rebel camp, waiting until mnruing before opening the'entertainment. At the first approach of morning the various batteries opmed a sudden and murderous fire, striking; it seemed, the very heart of the Rebel cmp, and eoatteiiug confusion and death am.'tig its occupants. A precipitate rush was made by the surprised troops for their boats. Tbry were soon crowded, and several cap sitsd, all tbe while shot and shell, being pour ed omong tbsm, inflicting, it is bilieved, terri ble loss, The fierce fire from our fieet con tinued for q iite a length of time, and until tbe boats had safely landed their remaining passengers on the territory of Rebeldom. It is thought tbat there weie eouie fifteen hun dred in the encampment, which was so favors* bly l eated that it was almost a trap for our patrol force to drop into Tbe merest accident discovered the aeoret, and many believe that its discovery saved Col. Wilsou's camp from an intended surprise, al though tbe Z >uaves are kept ou the alert, and their Col. seems deicrmtued to be prepared iu case of another attack. The people at Key West are highly elated |at tbe rotoess of our anus, as are the loyal | Americans at Havana. ('AMP CCRTIN, NOV. 19,1861. MB. EDITOR : Having been busily eug*g ! ed for some time I oould fiud no time to write, but DOW that the time is near at hand for our departure, thinking tbat our friends would like to hear our destination, 1 sieae upon the present opportunity to satisfy their curiosity. Three new companies hating come into our regiment, on Saturday, we were told we would have to march. Yesterday (Monday) Col. Whita formed the regiment and marched us down to the Capitol grounds, where we were toon joined by another regimeot from Camp Cameron. After tbo oompaniee had taken their positions, Governor Curtio nude hie ap pearance with the two flags, and mida a heart cheering and patriotic speech. He told ui our destination was South Carolina, and ♦hat we migbt yet witness tbe burning of Charleston, that den of Viptr . Ha told us alio that less than tweDty four hourc would separate us from home, our kindred and our frieods, and from the casualties of war, many of us would never return, aod tbe thought was a sad one. Not a tear eould be eesn to dim a oldier3 eye from tbe fact that all know they were engiged in a good cause, and the God of battles tad of justieo ronld watob over and aare for us. When he gave our Colonel the flag, he aa'.d take that banner, sir, and return with it, with HONOR or NEVER return. At these worda tbe whole ground raog with shouts of ap plause, sad I am proud to say, tbat tbe noble sons of old Bedford -County were not behind* And here I might eay, that they will siand by that glorious old standard while it continues to float, aud wheu it falls they will f*ll 'nsatb iu sacred folds. We are going, friends, to the laud that gave birth to secession. We expect to undergo tnoy hardships. Oar time of playing sol dier is passed, and cow that the reality hat eome, we mist act. Tue government has a*id so, aud wa can bat say amen to the call. We love our homes ccd tbe dear ones wa laft be hind, but we IOTO our country more, aod if needs be wa truly feel that we oan give our lives as a willing sacrifice for the restoration of peaoe aod freedom. All tbe boys are in good spirits. Tbe Cap - tain is a* jovial as usual, and we humbly ptay tbat Mallin may long continue to wave o'er the land of the free and the home of tbe brava. I must close. Yours, &a. JAMES H. MILLER. The Retaliatory Measures. Interesting Correspondence—garuae of the Prisoners Selected to 4wall tbe Fate of tbe Rebel Privateera nn, etc. [From the Richmond Enguerer, Jiov. 13.] C. S. A. WAR DEPARTMENT, ) RICHMOND, NOV. 9. 1861. J 8IB: You are hereby instruotod to ohoose by lot from earing the prbotsers of war of highest rank one who is to be eocfiaed in a pel] appropriate to oenvieted felons, aod who is w> be treated :n all respects as if snob con sist, e.id to be held for execution in tbe same manner k* may be adopted by the toemy for tbe execution of Ike prisoner of War Smith, recently condemned to death in Philadelphia. You will also tti'eel thirteen other priaoohrs | fit \JC.T,*be highest to ranks of thone captured by our forces, to bo eenfioed in ike telle re served for prisoner* accused of infamous crimes asd wil. treat ibcm a# snob so long as the enemy shall continue to to treat tbe (ike num ber of prisoners of war captured by rbem at at sea, and now hold for trial io Nets' York ae pirates. As tbsso meaenree srs intended to rspross tha infamous attempt now mide by tbo enemy to commit judicial murder on .prieootra of war, yon will execute them strictly, as the 1 mode beet calculated to prevent the commie ion of to heincee e oriap ' Your obedient servant, J. P. BENJAMIN. To Brigadier General John Winder, Rich mond, VA. HIADQUARTERS DIPART. OF HENRICO, ) RICHMOND, VS. NOT. 11, 1861. J HOB. J. P. Bsnjamio, Sec'y of War: SIR- IO obadianoo to instruct lSNS contained in your letter of the 9tb mat., one prisoner of war, of the highest rank io our possession, was chosen by lot to be held for execution of Smitb, reoently condemned to death io Philadelphia. Tke names of the six colonels were plaoed in a cso. Tbe first natne drawn was that of Col. Corcoran, Sixty-ninth Regiment N. Y. S. M., who is the hostage chosen to answer for Smith. In choosing tbe thirteen from the highest rank to be held to answer for a like number of prisoners of war captured by tbe enemy at sea, there being only ten field officers, it was neces sary to draw by lot tbreo captains Tbe firt-t names drawn were Capte. J. B. Kiokette, H. M Qiade, and J. W. Kookwood. The list of thirteen wi-1 therefore staod: Colonel*, Lee, Cogswell, Wilcox, Woodruff, and Wood, Lieut. Colonels, Bowman and Neff; Majors Potter, Revere, and Vodges; Captains Riekelte, Me Quade,and Rockwood. Respectfully your obedient servant, JOHN H. WINDRR, Brig Gen. IIXADQUAETEnU DKPART. OF H* NRICO, ) RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 12, 1861. ) Hon. J P Benjamin, Sce'y of War, Rich mond. Va.: SIB; Iu obedience to your instructions, all ibe wounded officers have been exempted ae hostage* to await the result of tbe trial of prisonera captured by the enemy at saa. I have therefore made selections, by lot, of Captains H. Bowman and T. Keffer, to replace Captains Rickeua and McQuade, wounded. Tbe list of thirteen will now staod: Colonels Lee, Cogswell, Wiloux, Woodruff, and Wood; Lieut. Cols. Bowtnsa and Neff; Majors Potter KeverA, and V. dges; Captaioa Rock wood, BowmsD, aud Keffer. Rcspeetfn'ly your obed't. serv't, JOHN H. WINDER, Brig. GOD. Important from North Carolina. SECESSION FROM SEOESSIA—A PRO VISIONAL GOVERNMENT FORMED. [Correspondence of th* New York Tribune ] HATTEKAS INLET, N. 0., Nov. 18. 1861. The Ptoviaional Btte Government for North Carolina, the establishment of which has been to oomemplatioo for mouths pa*:, was formal ly instituted toeday by a Convention of dele gates aud proxies representing forty five coun ties of tbe State. Tbe following ordinances were unanimously adopted : "Jsy the People of the State oj /forth Caro lina I, as represented in Convention, at Hnt teras, Monday, Jfov 18, 1861. ki ße it ordained by this Convention, and it ie hereby ordained and published by authority of the same : •♦I. That this Convention, on behalf of the people of North Carolina, aud acknowledging tbe Constitution of the United States of A merioa as tbe supreme law of (be land, hereby declares vacant all State offices, tbe incum bent* of which have di qualified themselves to held tbsm by violating tbeir oaths to sup port the Federal Constitution. •'ll. That tbe offioe of Governor of this Commonwealth having been vacated by the death of John W. Ellis, and by the active treason to the Union of bis constitutional saeaossor, Acting Governor Clark, therefore Marble Nash Taylor be hereby appointed and decli-red Provisional Governor of North Caro lina. "111. That tbe Constitution of this State and its amendments, together with tbe statues and laws thereof, as contained in the Revised Code put in operation January 1, 1856, be declared continued ib full force; also such subsequent acts of tbe General Assembly as were not adopted in contravention of tbe Na tional Constitution, or in derogation of its au thority. ".IV. That the ordinaoee of the Convention which assembled at Raleigb ou the 20th of May last, proclaimed the Sooesiion of this Common wealth ftoui the Federal Uuion, suob Secession being legally impossible, is of no torce or effect; and said oidinance, together with all other ordinanees and sots of said Con vention, or of the General Assembly, made and done in pursuance of the treasonable pur poses of tbe conspirators against the Union, is hereby declared ab initio null and void. "V. That whereas it ia desirable tbat this State shall be represented in the Federal Con gress, and maintain her due weight io the couucil* of tbe Union, therefore the Provision al Governor be directed hereby to order spe cial elections, in accordance with Chapter 69 of tbe Revised Code, as soon as praetioable aud expedient, in dtstriot or districts now un tepreseuted. And. in view of prevalence of armed rebellion aud disorder in many portions of this Commonwealth, tbo Governor is hereby directed to is-ue bis oertificatea of election upon presentation of such evidence as shall satisfy hitn of the fact of an election. "VI. That tha Governor be authorised and empowered to fill *ucb official vaoanuies by temporary appointment, aud to do such aots as, in tba exeroiae of a sound discretion, he may deem expedient for the safely and good ordeaof the State." The Couvention has adjourned, subject to be reassembled upon tbe oall of the Presi dent. Governor Taylor has issued his proclamation ordering an election for the Second Congres sional District, to be held on Wednesday, 27th iast. Tbo great seal of tbe State io possession of tbo,Rv. Mr. Taylor, is a beautiful and very appropriate device. The Goddess of Liberty, representing the Federal Constitution, to tbo benefits of whiob North Carolina, typified by tbe Goddes Ceros is suing to be admitted, tn tbe distance is e ship emblematic of the com • rneroe sf the State. Thus has another at the Seooded Statos for mally returned to her allegiance. My God speed tbe work now inaugurated ia this good old O'lmmdowealth,, until bar whole piopla eball be redeemed from rebel tyraonv and u. -urpation. - If you do, good, forget it; if evil, remsmbar aud repeat f st, THE BATTLE AT FIKKTON. j We find the following in The Frankfort Ky. ! Commonwealth. GHKAT VICTORY AT FIKETON —lt ia now oeruin that Col. Metcalfe'* regiment tod ooe Ohio regiment completely rooted the rebel*, tbout 3,000 stroDg, under "Cero Gordo" Wil liams, near Piketon. Tbo rebels fled in every direetien, and now are soattercd through the mountainf. The victory was complete, giviug us command of an important tnouotaio. pass, and breaking up entirely the organization of the enemy. It will he impossible for them to concentrate again Northern Kentucky. Col. John 3. Williams was druok at Piketon at the time the battia eonanaaneed, and report saya run like e cuartor-borse. Henry M. Rust was mortally wounded in the battle, and brought to Pretonaburg, where be died. We get these facts fiom a gentleman who waa at Pretooaburg at tba time of the battle. TDF WAR IN WESTERN VIRGINIA. Floyd'aßetreat froun the Kanawha The Cincinnati 'limn of WedntsJay says : We published ou Saturday a telegraphic despatch concerning Floyd's second retreat from Western Virginia. By the arrival of the Allen Collier we have tome details of the retreat, by which, it seems, that this last run of the old Virginia traitor was the most dis graceful retreat of ten to twelve thousand. Our troops were just ready to at'ack hint in front and rear, when, as at Carnifex, he gath ered op in the darkness of the night and started on a hurried rctroit. General Benbam's brigade was then in bit rear, Fioyd having about eight hours' start. — Bee bam started in pursuit, leaving behind ev erything that would prevent the apeed of his troops. His brigade did some tali walking, the men preferring to do without rations if they could get a fight. Floyd anticipated this pursuit, and at ouoe ordered the destruction of everything that would retard progress. The most of his wag on* and tents were burned. The road was strewn wiih broken camp-kettles, and tin-pans, cups, &>•., which had been perforated with bayonets and tbeu thrown away. Even some of his cannon were dismounted and left by the road tide. Hts troops turew away knapsacks, guns, and other articles which encumbred them. Even Bowie knivee, swords, and pis* tola were found in abundance on the road side. The people along tbo road stated that the whole column seemed to be intoxicated, and were marching in a coufused mass, frequently wantonly destroying piivate property as they passed along. Alter marching about twenty five miles, General Benbam came upon Floyd's rear guard, iQ the vicinity of Raleigh Court House. It consisted of a body of oavalry, io com mand of Colonel Crogban, who was formerly of the Federal army. Our advanced skirmishers pitched at them promptly. The cavalry made a brief stand, and then took to their beels. One of our skirmishers, a clerk iu the commisssry's de partment, emptied the saddle of Col. Grog, han's horse. Eight of the rebels were killed and others wounded. No sid was tent to the oavalry; iu fact, the attack ou them caused the main body to shove ahead more rapidly. Want of provisions compelled Gen. Ben bam to give up the pursuit, after this skirmish. After the troops were rested, the brigade marched back to Gaulsy. Col. Croghan was found by our mso mor tally wounded. Tbe best care was taken of bits, but be died io about four hours after be was found It is said he expressed regret that be had takes up artos against the Govern ment, and died repentant. Hie body waa brought baok to Gauley, where it awaits the oall of bis frieuds. ~ Home think that if Geo. Roseorans had been more speedy in hie movements, be might bare bagged Floyd. He bad, however, to ennteud against high waters end a want of foragiog facilities. Floyd accomplished nothing by hie maroh into Western Virginia, exoept to completely demoral te his brigade. EXCITEMENT IN RICHMOND. RICHMOND, Nov. 11.—The news of the destruction of the bridges ereated a greater exoitcment in Richmond even thao the glo rious tidings of the victory of Belmoot. At this moment we are without any definite intel ligence of tbo full extent of the disaster, whether one, two or three bridges have been burned, aud what amount of damage has been dooe to tbe track; bnt the presence of any body of traitors in Tennessee, sufficiently stroog to wotk out their malice in a minoer so mischievous, is a fact by no rneaos agreeable to consider. A full regiment, with a large body of laborers oarryiog all tbe necessary implements for the reconstruction, left town tbs* morning for tbe soene of tbe ruin, beyond Bristol, which they will raaoh at an early hour to-morrow. We have DO intelligence, beyond what was known Friday, of the operation near Beanfort. It was Hated on the street that the Govern* uieot waa in receipt of very fall despatches up to the hour of midnight on Saturday, and this, taken in connection with the significant ciro'imstmce that not one of the higher < fli ers of the administration, President, nor mem bers of the Oabiuet, nor Adjutaut General, was visaole yesterday at eburoh or elsewhere, led everybody to suppose (bat moinentons news had beeu reei*ed. Tiie Oibioet, I bear, waa actually in session at the President's House, whero ihey dined *n Jnmillt, deliberating up on the latest advice?, but the nature of these has not as yet transpired, Tbo long delayed battle on tho Potomac is believed now to be imminent. By the reoeot destructive raios, the Chesapeake and Ohio eunal has been washed away, in many places beyond all hope of repair, and the very leai souroe of supplies, other than the line of rail way to Baltimore, bas been eat iff from Lto* ooln. lleuoe arises the imperious necessity to MoClellan . for a battle. ' Moreover, it is whispered out of 'oors that our generals at .Ceatreville 1 have bi*n given cartt blancfu to oarry on the cauapiigu. So look out. Ihe angels of life and death were hovering over the habitations of those high in office last uigkt. The Presidential mansion waa glad .dwned by another little occupant yesterday, and this morning the Governor's bouso held a beautiful corpse; at half-past ton a sweet in | fast daughter ef Gov. Lets bar foar years old, ' paeskd sway to haavaa. JOHN COCHRANE INDORSED IN KEN. TUOKY. The Frankfort Commonwealth siys of tbe speech of Col. Coobraue, concerning the slaves of rebels; "Tbe policy indicated by Mr. Cochrane is exaotly right, and in accordance with the usa ges of civilized warfare. We bene to tee it adopted by the Government. It should have been at first. Had it been, many lives of loyal oitizeos would have been saved that were lost through the wisby-washy and anomalous conduct of the Government toward traitors in arms. Since tbe commencement of tbia most uoatural war, it has been safer to be a rebel than to be loyal to the Government. Tbe ex* treme punishment of treeaon has thus far been an 'oath of allegianoe,' which a rebel will take with as much saog froid as ho would a gin cocktail. "Why should not tbe slaves of traitors in arms be confiscated to the use of tbe Govern ment? The Democrat will not deny that slaves are property, as olearly so as are mules. It i* right and proper to confiscate a mule, sod put it to hauliog transportation? If it it* why is it not equally right and propter to ooa fisoatela slave for a driver of that mule? Beth are property, and both are employed by the rebala io their attempt to destroy this Govern ment. We believe in 'fightiDg tbe devil with fire. The rebels employ armed negroes, arm ed savages; they resort to all sorts of base means, eveD to piracy upon the high seas.— They poison wells, and when they can—as a' Guysndotte— they resort to assassination. It is sll stuff to talk about fighting such an enemy on 'high points.' The Government has oven trying the experiment some eight months, with indifferent success- If we meet a rattle snake in onr path, we stpaah his head, if we can. Let this barborous rebellion be erushed out. We earo not how, so it be done quiokly." ATTENTION' TEACHERS!' There will be a meeting of the teachers of Bed foid Township, at the Boydstown school house, on Saturday the 80th day of November, inst., for the purpose of organizing a Township Institute.— Everj teacher ot the district is expected to be pre sent. Others are invited to attend. MART TEACHERS. Have you read tbe advtitisement respecting :, Dr. LeLind's Anti Rheumatic Band," in another column. According to the report ol those who have tried it—and who have been cured of the most violent attacks of Rheumatism by it—there is no remedy extant equal to this in cases of Rheu matism—and having no reason to doubt tbe state ments we have heard in favor ef the 'Band," we cordially recommend its use to those who are af flicted with this disease Be sure and read tbe ad vertisement most carefully. n29,1m .1 pure healthy tonic, and one free from the dele ter icm* ana injurious effects tare to follow those in ordinary use, has long been felt to be a desidera tum in the medical world. Such a tonic, and one so skilfully combined from the vegetable kingdom as to act in perfect accordance with the laws of nature, and thus soothe the weakest stomach, and at the same time allay nervous and other irrita tions. and tone up all the organs of which the bu-- man bodv is composed, is offered in Prof. Wood's Restorative Cordial and Blood Renovator• Henae It is perfectly adapted to old and young. Reader, try it. Thousands have already done so, and the testimony is universal in is lavor. Do not fail to read ths advertisement in our paper. MARRIED. At the German Reformed parsonage, in Friend's (Jove, on the 21st inst., by tbe Rev. C. F. Hoff meier, Mr. CALEB H. HAMMERS of Napier Township, to Miss MART C. SNOWDEN, of the Cove. On the 21st inst., in Pleasantville. by the Rev. L. D. Reichman. Mr. ABRAHAM SCHNEBLEY to Miss HETTY CARRKLL, both of Bedford Townscip. DIED. II N At his residence, in Londonderry Township, Bedford County, Pa., on Wednesday morning, tbe 6th of November, 1861, CORNELIUS DKVORE. Esq., in tbe 72d year of his age. Mr. Devore was a native of Londonderry Town ship, where he constantly resided, up to the time of his death. He was a man of great industry and energy of character, and from hla earliest man hood was actively engaged in the business pursuits ot life. His numerous friends frequently impor tuned him to aecept various important offices in the gift of the people, but nothing could induce him to leave tbe private walks of life—believing at all times, that "tbe private station is the post of honor." Be knew no ambition beyond that of dispensing offices of friendship and kindness to his neighbors, and bis numerous friends, and earn ing for himself the reputation of an intelligent and industrious American farmer. How well he suc ceeded, in this laudable ambition, every building on bis beautiful farm, and bis judiciously arranged fields, all abundantly testify. His hand was ever open to minister td the wants of the deserving poor and needy; and his house was tbe seat of the most generons hospitality. In hia dealings, he waa generous and scrupulously honest, and ne passed through his long and active life "MM persr et sans reproche" —without fear and without reproach.— He survived his excellent and amiable wife, exactly two months, and has left behind him a large family of excellent and deservedly esteemed children.— His remains were interred in the family burls', ground, on his farm, attended by his numerous family, and a large number of sympathising fricads. Re quits cat in pate. "Weep not for him who dletb— For he sleeps and fa at rest; And tbe conch wheron he lletb la tbe green earth's qniet breast." On the 19th lost., Mr. DANIBL ZIMML/L-, aged 82 years and 13 days. In Friend's Cove, of Diptherla, on the 19th inst., SARAH ALICE, infant danghter of Mr. Emannel J. and Sarah Diebl, aged 4 years, 4 mot. and 11 days. On the 18tb iast., KMANDA DIBERT, dsogh ter of Dwkt Oibert, aged 9 years, 10 moulM aad 2 days. OHWAP OOODB. MRS. S. E. SIOAFOOS, HAS Just reoelved from the city, bor nsa.t! larg* stock of rich and handsome Fall and Wialer toads, Soob as, Silks. Merinos, Porsian Ototbj, DJ- Lsoes, VjleocJ 'd sod Morteotiguo IWci, at 08 cents yes yard 111 Also, a huge assortment Of Shawls, Cloaits, Mantillas an 1 Ladies Colts, - Kith a rtah lot of Furs; suoh as Capes, .vlofft, and Cuffs—ogether with a fas hiOQ aula lot oi black Silk Vtlvtt—black and fancy Straw BonntUi with Ribbons, Rushes, Plurues, Flowers, flic., AO. A new styU of WOOLEN GOODS— Caps, Sontags, Wool iiooJs, Scarfs, Ui<tn:iet>. Gloves, with umoroidenes, No s, Ltcos, Ac., and all kinds of Fancy G >ois, too uu.uet out to luiu tion. Also, a Urge stoca of bieacnel U1) . bleached Muslins, at 8, 6, 10 nod 12} cents p*t yard for tank. I "jB. All persons indebted over sir month* rt **fyby notified to call and aetUe their neeotuus L without farther notioe, and by so doing save coett. BwlAwd, Mov. 28,1861. 3. K. 81QAF003.
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