iMorb|nc)uirer. 1 • ■*—- '■ r BEl)FOR, PA., FRIDAY MARCH it, 1866. FOR tOVKRXOR. WEN. JOHN W. GEARY. OUR PLATFORM. The proceedings of the Union State Con vention and the platform adopted will be found in our columns this week. The plat form is one on which all true Union men can stand with confidence and do battle for the cause of right, justice, and human iiberty. It is fearless and outspoken on the great is sues of the day and clearly defines the posi tion of the Union party in the Old Keystone State. It explicitly declares that the Un ion must and shall be preserved, tbat the fruits of the war, which cost so much in blood and treasure shall be secured, that traitors shall be punished and treason made odious, that to Congress belongs • the work of reconstruction and that we approve of Cue action of the Union representatives from Pensylvania on this subject, tfiat reb els shall not be permitted to sit in Congress, that the national debt shall be paid but that no part of the nation shall be burthened with one jot or tittle of the rebel debt. Thus unequivocally does the Union party meet the leading question before the people, the importance of which is scarcely less than was tliafc of the war for our national life. By the cessation of the deadly strife upon the battle field, the duty of securing the fruits of our victory devolved upon the legislative jwwei of the country. Upon the manner in which the work of reconstruction is per formed, depends the security of the people, the perpetuation of our liberties and the future prosperity of the whole nation. Upon this vital question the voice of the Union party gives no uncertain sound, but boldly declares that to loyal men alone shall be en trusted the work of reconstruction. The opposition ask tbat to rebels South and traitors North shall be delegated the author ity to lay down terms of restoration for themseives. This is the issue now squarely before the people. Shall loyal men make the terms upon which rebellious states shall be restored, or shall this privilege be gran ted to the rebels themselves? Shall we reap the fruits of victory or shall we after all our expenditure of blood and treasure allow rebels to gain by legislative chicanery what we fairly won on the bloody field? No Union man, no lover of his country, no good citizen, no friend of human liberty can for a moment hesitate in such a contest. CHANGE IN THE LICENSE LAW.—The Legislature has passed a law giving to the courts which now by law act upon applica tions for liceneses, full power to hear all remonstrances that may be presented, and be informed by such remonstrances as to the fitness of the applicant, or whether any li cense to sell liquor should be granted to any applicant in the borough or township where in the remonstrants and applicants for li cense leside. That when the greater number oppose the granting of any particular license or licenses whatever in such township, ward or borough, said court may refuse alto gether granting any such licenses, and that hereafter no licenses for eating houses shall be granted by the treasurer of the county, but by courts alone. The bill is in the hands of the Governor for his signature. It is a decided improvement, we think, upon the old system, nevertheless far from being per fect if it is possible to get a perfect License system. We hope that the friends of temperance will see that none but worthy houses arc licensed. fST" Several numbers of a diminutive pa per, bearing the broad title of "Texas Coun tryman," printed at Belleville, Texas, by J. P. Osterhout, Esq. have been received at this office, with a modest request on the margin "Please ex." We have a distinct recollection of a tall, gaunt, sinewy individ ual, as far back as 1850, who "taught the young idea how to shoot" in the ancient borough about that period, and suppose that this Texas cotemporary is the J. P. Ostcrhaut, once Secretary of the Bedford Lyceum. Well, John used to be thin, and wc cannot help wondering how he looks after having gone through the last four years of rebellion. Judging from his paper it is quite likely that he has reached the superlative degree. On our return from Harrisburg, the other day, while glancing over the exchang es which had accumulated during our ab sence, our hands fell upon the Brookville R<publican, we glanced down over its col umns, and said,involuntarily,"anew paper. Does it desire an exchange?" Yet there appeared to be something about it that was familiar. It will be understood that we know our exchanges from their appearance. Turn ing over to the editorial column we learned that an old friend of ours had only put on a new suit, and we must confess that few look better in their Sunday clothes. If its editor can always offer as bright an apology for not attending the editorial convention he had better never attend, however much we might desire to meet him. ADJOURNMENT OF.TIIE LEGISLATURE.— The House on the 12th inst. lecalled a reso lution, passed some time ago, and which had gone to the Senate but not acted upon, fixing the 29th of March for the adjourn ment sine die of the Legislature, and adop ted another fixing the 12th of April for the final adjournment, in which it is expected the Senate will concur. Canadian Reciprocity bill was defeated in Congress on the 12th inst. by a vote of 76 to 53. With the reciprocity treaty repealed and the Fenian scare our Canadian neighbors are likely to have a sor ry time of it The Erie Swindle. HARRISBURG, March 12. A message from the Governor, vetoing the Philadelphia and Eric bill, has just been read in the House. Release of Mallory. NEW YORK, March 10. The Daily News states that orders were received yesterday, for the release on parole OifS. S. Mallory, the former rebel Secretary ol* the Navy, fle was the last of the pris oi tew of State at Fort Lafayette. Texas Correspondence. HOUSTON, TEXAS, FEB 17, 1866. MESSRS. EDITORS: — Having received a detail in the "Freed men's Bureau, 4 ' I have necessarily changed my situation, leaving Brownsville on Tues day morning in an ambulance for '"Whites Kancho, the terminus of the Rail Road with Brazos Santiago. This road has been built since our arrival in Texas to obviate the bar at the mouth of the Rio Grande, which was a serious barrier to commerce in transit with Brownsville and the various detachments up the river. On our arrival at Brazos we found the Alabama with steam up ready to leave. Going on board We found the :!nd Colored Cavalry Oh its way north being mus tered out of service. Had rather a pleasant trip until the morning of the 14th when it blew cold and ice froze on board almost an inch in thickness. Owing to the storm we had to lay outside the bar at Galvesten sound six hours being unable to cross. Having repor ted to Geo. Gregory I was immediately as signed to duty and ordered to report to Beaumont, Jefferson Couhty, where I am to assume the duties incident to the 'Bureau. ' I found Galveston a very pretty little city of some 15 or 18,000 inhabitants, with a very brisk business. What astonished me most was the immense piles of cotton every where lining the warfs, besides a continual chain of drays and waggons employed in conveying , it to the landing where there was nwaitit g I an hundred Steamboats, Schooners and all other kinds of vessels, busily engaged in loading this precious articles of merchan dize. Considering the vast quantities of this staple, which I saw along my entire route, I think there is much jnore of this valuable article in the country than has been supposed. The planters are busily engaged hunting labor, and through the industry of the "Freedmen's Bureau ' the Freedmen, have all obtained employment at fair prices, and I am certain from the best datta, that, were the freedmen twice as numerous, they could still find plenty of work. As to prices, good field hands receive $lO per month and found. Females $7. No where does vagrancy show itself among this people as was predicted by the Solons, who argued slavery a blessing, and that to abolish it would reduce them to worthlessness. From the agent at this point.l learn thatone of the greatest annoyances to the Bureau, is occa sioned by applicants for laborers. Of course the freedmen look upon the Agents as their friends, and lend a ready obedience to their suggestions or advice, applying to them for settlement of contracts with their former masters, and the formations of new ones. Schools are being stationed all over the state for their benefit. Of course the meas ure received little countenence from the ardent rebels of the state who still protest that they are whipped but only resting or awaiting another opportunity. In fact they glory in their efforts at rebellion, and one fel low bragged, in my presence, that he "could travel over the whole state and it would not cost him a cent by informing the citizens that he served in the rebel a.-my; while a Yankee could not get a drink of water to save his life." The better order of citizens "accept (as they say) the situation" making the most of it. Just now this city is con vulsed with the oil oxcitement, as oil is said to show itself in several places, especial ly in Bell and Hardin Counties. As I wilj be stationed within 20 miles of 'Lover Lake' the lattei; so called from the oil supposed to be floating on its surface, I shall visit and give you the result of my observations at my earliest convenience. Everything but merchandize is very high, especially board, which ranges at from 3 to 5 dollars per day specie. Greenbacks have not been accepted as the basis of exchange as yet. In the central counties they do not accept of them at all. Much money is made on them in con sequence by the army of Jews now infesting the State. Yours Ac. F. H. THE UNION STATE CONVENTION. HARRISBURG, March 7.—The delegates to the Republican State Convention assem bled in the Hall of the House of Represen tatives at twelve o'clock to-day, and were called to order by the Hon. John Cessna, Chairman of the State Central Committee. Mr. Lawrence, of Washington county, moved that William B. Mann, of Philadel phia, act as temporary Chairman. Mr. O. S. Bicxey, of Lancaster, moved to amend by substituting Lewis W. Hall, of Huntingdon. The substitution was agreed to —yeas 80, nays, 57. Mr. flail was then declared elected tem pore Chairman, and upon being conducted to the chair thanked the Convention for the honor conferred upon him. E. R. Rogers, H. B. Swope, J. P. Mc- Clellan and W. J. P. White were appointed temporary Secretaries. General Todd of Cumberland, moved that a Committee of Five on Credentials be ap pointed, which was agreed to. The Hon. Edward McPherson and other representatives from the Loyal Union league of Washington, D. C., were, on motion, accorded the courtesy of seats in the Convention. A committee equal in number to the Sen atorial representation was appointed, on permanent organization. A coiumitte equal in number to the Sena torial representation was also appointed on resolutions. A motion having prevailed that all reso lutions be referred to the above committee. Mr. Cessna moved that the functions of said committee be continued during the en tire session of the Convention, which, after considerable debate, was agreed to, and the Convention adjourned till five o'clock P. M. The following is a list of the members of the Convention: SENATORIAL DISTRICTS. Philadelphia—Robert T. Gill. A. C. Ro berts, William B. Mann, and George Con nell. Chester, Delaware and Montgomery—J. S. Futney and Ellwood Tyson. Lehigh and Northampton—Reuben Guth Berks —J. 11. Jacobs. Schuylkill—Linn Bartholomew. Carbon, Monroe, Pike, etc. —General Al bright Bradford, Susquehanna, etc.—M. L. Murcur. Luzerne.—Washington Lee. Potter, Tioga, etc. —.John S. Mann. Lycoming, Union, etc. —Johnson Wall. Northumberland, Mountour, etc.—J. T. Ingham. Lancaster. —O. J. Dickey and George Whitcson. York and Cumberland.—Lemuel Todd. Adams and Franklin.—A. K. McClure. Somerset, Bedford, etc. —Dr. Duffield. Blair, Huntingdon, Mifflin. Juniata and Perry.—Benjamin L. Hewitt and D. W. Woods. Cambria. Indiana and Jefferson.—Dr. R. S. Hunt. Clearfield, Cameron, &a —George W, Arnold. Westmoreland. Fayette and Greene.— John Covcde Allegheny.—T. Marshall, and j. M. Kil patrick. Lawrence, Butler and Armstrong.—n. A. Brown. Mercer, Venango and Warren.—Thomas Hoge. Crawford and Erie. —H. C. Johnson. REPRESENTATIVE DELEGATES. Philadelphia—W. McMichael. George Schaffer. Philip M. Schaltx, Joseph Moore, B. P. King. John L. Hill, Henry Delany, A. H. Franciscus, James Porter, Robert Evans. Samuel Armstrong, John Lamon, Enos C. Rener, James Allison, Wm. J. P. White, Thomas Button, Thomas Dickson and C. Thompson Jones. Adams. —E. G. Fahnestock. Allegheny.—R. F. Carnahan, John P. Oravo. Gen. F. H. Collier, It. W. Maekey and D. E. Hall. Armstrong.—F. Mcchjing. Berks.—J. S. Hill. John Shaaber and E. S. Mull. Bradford and Sullivan.—N. C. Elisbrec and 11. J. Madill. Blair.— L. W. Hall. Cambria.—James Hamilton. Carbon and Monroe. —Amos Reigel. Centre. —John Irvin. Carbon and Jefferson.—Hon. Jos. Hen derson. Clearfield, Elk and Forest.—ll. Buoher Swcpe. Clinton. Cameron and McKean.—L. Ro gers. Chester.—Br. S. D. Meredith, W. B. Mendenhall, and L. McClellan. Crawford.—B. V . Derrickson and S. G. Frick. Columbia and Montour.—B. H. B. Brow er. Cumberland. —W. B. Mullin. Delaware. —H. Jones Biooke. Erie.—James Sill and Col. C. P. Ro gers. Fayettev—John Collins. Huntingdon, Mifflin and Juniata.—John J. Patterson and D. S. Baker. Indiana and Westmoreland.—Wm. M. Stewart, J. It. McAfee and C. P. Markle. Lancaster. —Samuel Patterson, M. S. Fry, George W. Mehaffey and Nathaniel Mayer. Lebanon. —John M. Clark. Lehigh.—J. W. Fuller and E. J. Moore. Lycoming, Union and Snjder.—A. C. Simpson, R. Hctzell and J. B. Montgome ry ; contested by Charles C. Shorkley and Theodore Hill. Luzerne.—Lewis Pughe, Colonel W. N. Morris and Thomas Dixon. Mercer, Lawrence and Butler.—J. N. Purvianee, J. T. McJunkin, G. H. Miller and J. H. Ilohinson. Northampton.—James L. Mingle and Ja cob S. Kreider. Northumberland. —Dr. Jesse H. John. Perry and Franklin.—A. B. Anderson and J. Roy Tankersly. Schuylkill—Dr. R. H. Corryell, W. K. Jones and John Weiggan. Somerset, Bedford and Fulton.—William 11. Koontz and John Cessna. Susquehanna and Wyoming.—T. C. Bur rell. Tioga and Potter.—M. W. McAlarney. Venango and Warren.—L. B. Wetmore | (of Warren) and Colonel L. B. Rogers. ! Washington and Beaver.—G. V. Law rence and John Hall. Wayne and Pike.—Samuel E. Bimmock. York. —John H. Bonnell and Christian Kelter. The Convention reassembled at 5 o'clock. The committee on contested seats submit ted a report in favor of Messrs. Purvianee. Jenkins, Wallace and Miller, of the Butler District, and Messrs. Orwig, J as. G. Mont gomery and R. G. Hctzell, of the Lycom ing District. The report was adopted. 11. Jones Brooke, Chairman of the Com mittee on Permanent Organization, submit ted the following report, which was unani mously adopted. President.—Hon. John Covode, of West moreland county. Vice-Presidents'—Philip L. Schultz, B. C. Roberts, Robert P. King and Charles Thompson Johes. of. Philadelphia, Br. S. D. Meredith, Chester; Wm. Mintzer, Montgomery; A. P. Cadwallader, Berks ; Jno. M. Fuller, Lehigh; Henry S. Cake, Schuylkill; J. H. Jacobs, Bucks; S. A. Dimmick, Wayne; H. J. Madell, Bradford; Thomas Dixom, Luzerne; Warren Coles, McKean; A. C. Thompson. Snyder; Thos. J. Higham. Northumberland: A. J. Jones, Dauphin; M. S. Fry and John Mehaffy, Lancaster; General L. Todd, Cumberland; E. G. Fahnestock, Adams; fe. E. Duffield, Fulton: D. S. Baker, Huntingdon; John Irvin. Centre; Thomas McCullough, Clari on; Wm. M. Stewart, Indiana; E. K. Ew ing, Fayette; J. Hare and John F. Draw, Allegheny; George V. Lawrence; Washing ton; R. Audley Brown, Lawrence; Thomas Iloyt, Venango; S. G. Kc.ck, Crawford. Secretaries.—John 11. Stewart, Alleghe ny: James Allison, Philadelphia; Joseph Sell, Eric; A. B. Anderson, Perry; D. L. McClellan,- Chester; Lewis Pugh, Luzerne; F. Mecling, Armstrong; 11. 'B. Swope, Clearfield: John Ball, Washington; Henry Lelaney, Philadelphia; E. J.Moore, Lehigh, and Samuel Patterson, Lancaster. The Hon. John Covode being conducted to the Chair, thanked the committee for the honor conferred on him. Thomas Cochran, of York, Chairman of the Committee on Resolutions, submitted the following : First Resolved, That this Convention, representing the Union-loving and loyal people of Pennsylvania, who never despair ed of the republic, and who poured out millions of treasure and devoted yet more precious blood for the rescue of their coun try from the felonious attacks of a wicked and causeless rebellion, whose sons fought on every battle field and suffered in every southern prison pen of torture and starva tion, whose noble dead lie on the soil of eve ry State where they fell, under the folds of the national banner, here renew their pledge of unfaltering devotion to the Federal Union, and repeat their determined purpose that it shall be preserved. Second. Resolved. That the most imper ative duties of the present is to gather the legitimate fruits of the.war in order that our Constitution may come out of the rebellion purified, our institutions strengthened, and our national life prolonged. Third. Resolved, That failure in these grave duties would he scarcely less criminal than would have been an acquiescence in secession and in the treasonable machina tions of the conspirators, and would be an insult to every soldier who took up arms to save the country. Fourth. Resolved, That tilled with admi rations at the patriotic devotion and fearless courage with which Andrew Johnson resisted and denounced the efforts of the rebels to overthrow the national government, Pennsyl vania rejoiced toexpress her entire confidence in his character and principles and approves of this noble conduct by bestowing her suff rage upon him lor the second position in honor and dignity in the country. His bold outspoken denunciation ef the crime of trea son his firm demands for the punishraentt of tho guilty offenders, and his expressions of thourough sympathy with the friends of the Union received for him the warmest attach ment of her people who remembering his great services and sacrafices whilo traitors and their sympathizers alike denounced his patriotic actions appeal to him to stand firmly by their side and to lean upon the support of the loyal masses whose votes for med the foundation of his promotion and who pledged to him their unswerving sup- Kort in all meaeures by which treason -hall e stigmatized loyalty recognized and the freedom stability and purity of the national Union secured. Fifth. Resolved, That the work of reor gani/.ing the late insurrectionary States to to their proper relations to the Union neces sarily devolves upon the law making power and that until such action shall be taken no State lately in insurrection is entitled to repr&sentatior! in cither branch of Congress; that as primary to such action is the right of Congress to investigate for itself the con dition of the legislation of these States to in quire respecting their loyalty and to pro scribe the terms of restoration and that to denv this necessary constitutional power is to deuv and imperil one of tho dearest rights belonging to our representative form of gov ernment, and that we cordially approve of the action of the Union Representatives in Congress from Pennsylvania on this subject. Sixth. Reiolved. That no man who has voluntarily engaged in the late rebellion or has held office under the rebel organizotion. Should be aiowed to sit in the Congress of the Union and that tho law known as the test oath sbcAild uot be repealed but should be enforced against all claiming seats in Con gress. " Seventh. Resolved, That the national faith is sacredly pledged to the payment of the national deb; incurred in the war to save the country and to suppress rebellion, and that the people will not suffer this faith to be violated or impaired; but all debts incurred to support the rebelhou were unlawful, void aud of no obligation and shall never be as sumed by the United States nor shall any State be permitted to pay any evidences of so vile and wicked engagements. Mr. Cesna of Bedford, moved to adopt tho resolutions as a whole. Mr. Kirkpntrick. of Allegheny objected and hoped the resolutions would be consid ered singly. Mr. Mo Clure though that with the excep tion of perhaps one or two of the resolutions they would be adopted unanimously and in order to save time he moved to amend by passing those to which there was no appa rent objection and proceed to the considera tion of the fourth and last resolution relative to President Johnson and tho appointment of a State Central Committee. A spirited debate ensued when Col. 3le- Oure's amendment was disagreed to and the amendment of Mr. Kirkpatrick was adop ted. The Convention then proceeded to con sider the resolutions singly arid upon the reading of the fourth, relative to President Johnson. 3lr. Carrigan, of Allegheny, moved to amend bv substituting "that relying on the well tried loyalty and devotion of Andrew Johnson to the cause of the Union in the dark days of treason and rebellion reinein - bering the patriotic conduct services and suf ferings which in time past endeared his name to the Uniou party and now reposing full trust in his ability patriotism and integ rity, we express the hope that the policy of his administration will be so shaped and conducted as to save the nation from the perils which still surround it. Mr. Brown moved to amend the amend ment by striking there from all after the words "Union party." After considerable debate Mr. Mc Clure moved to postpone the resolution and its amendments indefinitely, as ihe best means ofascertaining the sense of the Convention on that subject. A point of order was rais ed when the President declared the motion of Mr. Mc Clure out of order. The question recurring on the amendment offered by .Mr. Brown, the previous question was tailed and was not sustained. .After some further discussion, Messrs Carrigan and Brown Loth withdrew their amendments, and the original resolution as reported by the coumritteelieing again before the Convention the previous question was called and sustained and the resolution was agreed to yeas 109, nays 21. The remainder of the resolutions were then adopted as reported by the committee. The Convention then proceeded to ballot for a candidate for Governor, which resulted as follows: John W. Geary, 81 \Y. W. Ketehum, 30 J. K. Morshead, 19 Harry White, 3 General Geary having received a majority of all the votes cast was declared duly nomi nated anjj the nomination was made unani mous. A resolution was tnen offered by Mr. Cochran of York, and unanimously adopted, commending ;he candidates of the Conven tion to the warm and hearty support of the Republicans of the State. A committee of three was then appointed to wait upon Gen Geary aud the gentlemen who were candidates before the Convention, and invite them to address the Convention. During the absence of this committee, tho Convention was addressed by the Hon. 31 r. Marshall of Allegheny, and others. When the committee returned the party was received by the Convention with the ut most enthusiasm. General Geary having been conducted to the Speaker's chair, addresssed the delegates in acknowledgment of the high honor con ferred on him by their unanimous preference He did nqt come before them vain enough to think that there was any personal superiority in himself over any of the other candidates named in connection with this nomination, but he did believe be was selected because he represented an element of strength in each community which had contributed to the salvation of the government during the hot blasts of war for the last five years, and which would continue to contribute to the maintenance of the national authority invio late while freedom had a home in the United States and the name of God was worshipped in this country. "This, ' said General Geary "was not the time to enter on an elaborate discussion of the issues involved iu the campaign about to bo inaugurated but this is the proper moment, said he "to pledge a full and ex plicit solemn acquiescence in the principles enunciated in the resolutions adopted by this Convention every word every sentiment, every truth uttered in these resolutions, re flected his feelings aud agreed with his con victions and are most worthy of his approval lLe_ to bear aloft a standard upon which was inscribed doctrines so sacred aud principles sp vital to the national life, and as he had battled beneath the flag of his country to maintain the national honor, so would he go forth to do fight beneath this banner for the glory and integrity of the Keystone State." Gen. Geary reiterated his thanks, and af ter paying a noble tribute to the great Union party of the State' pledged himself again to support the principles of the platform upon which he was placed. At the conclusion of his speech the members of the Convention and the spectators in the gallery and in the rotunda, greeted him with shouts of enthu siasm which shook the old building to its very foundations. The Convention 'then adjourned sine. 4ir. THE rENIAN MOVEMENT. TORONTO. C. W., March 10. —Tho Gov ernment call for volunteers is being respon ded to with the utmost alacrity. Bishop Lynch has is.ued a circular denouncing the Fenian movement.. A circular published by the Customs Department specially in structs the oficers to thoroughly search all the baggage of passengers corning into the provinces, and to detain all arms, weapons and munitions of war found or otherwise brought in or worn by passengers, who may be required to give their name and connec tion with a list of arms, etc., taken from thein. Express goods are to be closely com pared with their manifests, and packages may, with reasonable suspicion, be opened. Freight trains are to be carefully examined and no package not mentioned in the mani fest will be allowed to pass. The cars are to be securely locked or sealed before they pass the frontier. The greatest vigilance is expected from the officers in seeing that the prohibition against arms is enforced. NEW YORK, March 10.—The Express, of this evening says it has excellent authority for stating that several conferences have ta ken place between Secretary Seward and Sir P. Bruce, the British Minister at Washing ton, upon the subject of the Fenian move ments. The latter has been assured that no violiition of thp neutrality laws will be per mitted. Should events demonstrate Its ne cessity a proclamation will be promptly issued on the first attempt to violate the neutrality laws warning all engaged of the consequences. BAI.TI.MORE, March, 11. —There arc rumors circulating here that a body of 800 Fenians will leave here tomorrow evening by the Northern Central Railroad, for" Canada, or some other place. It is proper to say tnat said reports are deemed entirely sensational. NEW YORK, March 12. —The World of this iiiorniilg says that companies and regi ments of Fenians are being formed with great rapidity and it is calculated that General Sweeney will be able when he feels justified in calling for their services'to procure 25,000 able bodied young men who have seen ser vice in this city alone. It is known that 16, 000 cartridge boxes and knapsccks were bought at auction last week, from a well known House in Park Place and quantities of arms and ammunition are being negotia ted for from day to day by officers selected for that purpose. It is probable that Col. Tresham will command the first Fenian regi ment from this city and a well known sou thern cavalry officer, the 2d. An artillery regiment is also being raised and an inde pendent battalion for special service under the command of Col. Murphy, a veteran sol dier. ! The Herald says. Movements of signifi cance were reported to be in process of pre paration here yesterday and funds continue to pour in to the Fenian treasury. In Washington it is sard that the Fenians in order to exhibit the perfidy of the British Government will shortly make some astound ing developments in regard to the direct as sistance given by the agents of Earl Russell aud the late rebellion in the south. SOLDIER'S CONVENTION.— A convention of soldiers, was held in the Court House, in this city yesterday. Among other distin guished perscnages present were Generals White, Owen, Collis and Dollier. Gen. Joshua T. Owen acted as chairman, and Colonel Rogers, of Erie, as secretary. General Harry White offered the fol lowing resolutions, which were unanimously adopted: Whereas, Those citizenns who have borne arms in defence of the life of the nation, have peculiar interests and feelings in the present posture of the political affairs of the country, and are desirous of securing proper results of the late civil war and of assuring the future peace and harmony of the Uniyn; And whereas, An expression of the desires and feelings of the late soldiers of the coun try cannot fail to have a salutary effect upon the political sentiment of Pennsylvania; therefore. Resolved, That Major General J. F. Hart ranft, late of the 1 nited States Army, aad now a citizen of Norristown, is hereby requested and authorized to issue to the dis charged soldiers of Pennsylvania a call for a Soldiers' Convention, to be held in the city of Pittsburg, on a day not later than May 10th, 1866, to be designated in said call; said Convention to be composed of not mere than five delegates from each representative dis trict of the State; the manner of selection of such delegates in the different districts to be designated in said call. Harrisburg Telegraph March 9. A Cough, Cold, or Sore Throat, REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND SHOULD BE CITECKED. IF ALLOWED TO CONTINUE, Irritation of the I.nnga. a Permanent Throat AfTeetion, or an Incurable i.nng Disease IS OFTEN THE RESULT. BROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES having a direct influence to the parts, give im mediate relief. FOR BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, CATARRH, CONSUMPTION A THROAT DISEASES, Troches are used with always good success. SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS will find Trcket useful in clearing the voice when taken before Singing or Speaking, and relieving the throat after an unusual exertion of the vocal organs. The Troches are recommended and pre scribed by Physicians, and have had testimonials from eminent men throughout the country. Be ing an article of true merit, and having proctd their efficacy by a test of many years, each year find them in new localities in various parts of the world, and the Troehei are universally pronoun ced better than other articles. Obtain only "BROWN'S BRONCHIAL TBOCBBS," and do not take any of tho Worthlei* Imitations tbat may be offered. Sold everywhere in the United States, and Fori ign countries, at 35 cents per box.' Nov. 10, 1565. IJUBLIC SALE —op— Valuable Real Estate By virtue of an order of the Orphans' Court of Bedford county, the undersigned administrator of Daniel T. Miller, late of South Woodborry town ship, in said county, deceased, will expose to sale by public vendue, on the premises, on Saturday, the 17th day of March, 1866, the following described real estate, situate in the township aforesaid, viz: Ist. the ZML^IsTSIOIsr of the said deceased, containing 1012 acres, neat measure, all cleared and under good fences, and having thereon erected two good painted weather boarded Dwelling Ileuses, a large new bank barn wcathcrboarded and painted, with a horse-power house and sheep stable attached, with all other outbuildings necessary to make a farm comforta ble and convenient. There arc upon this proper ty a good orchard of choice fruit and good water at the houses and barn. The land is all lime stone land and in a high state of cultivation, and altogether the farm is one of the most desirable in Morrison's Covo. It is about one mile west of •New Enterprise Post Office. No. a. A tract of bottom laad lying about one mile from the mansion place, containing 33 acres and nine perches, nett measure. This tract is well timbered with white oak, rock oak, swamp oak and hickory timber, and will be sold altogether or in pieces to suit purchasers. No. 3. A tract of mountain land lying about one mile from tract No. 2—containing 36 acres and one hundred and thirty niuo perches. This tract is also timbered, principally with Chcsnut timber. TERMS—One third of the purchase money to remain in the hands of the purchaser, a lien upon the land, during the life-time of the widow—the interest thoreon to be paid to her annually. One thrid of the remainder at the confirmation of the sale, and the balance in two equal annual pay ments without interest. The payments to be se cured by judgment bonds. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. M. of said day. SAMUEL TEETER, febl6:4l Administrator. IjIXECUTOR'S NOTICE, li £nl ate of John He Vic leer, late of Harriton township, decerned. Letters Testamentary having been granted to the undersigned by the Register of Bedford coun ty, all persons indebted to said estate are hereby notified to make immediate payment, and those having claims against the estate wilt present them; properly authenticated for settlement. DUNCAN MoVICKER, March 2:fit Schellsburg, Pa., NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS OF THE BEDFORD COUNTY OIL COMI'A- N Y. —Persons who subscribed to this company, by a resolution of the Board of Managers, are re quired to pay the first instalment, fifty per cent of the amount subscribed, without delay. The par. ties employed to sink the well ore on the ground and ready to operate and the money must be forth coming. Bv order of the Company. GEORGE W. GUMP, mar2:;liu President. PENSLONST PENSIONS! Pensioners are requested to forward their Pen sion Certificates to us and we will fill op and tend them proper Wank vouchers which they will sign and execute before a Justice of the Peace and re turn to us to enable ns to draw all pension monies due them from the Government up to the 4th of March A. D. 1366. We will remit all monies thus collected promptly by check or otherwise without further trouble or expense to the Pensioner. DL'KBORROIV & LUTZ, Claim Agents, mar 2: Bedford, Pa. Male and Female Seminary, Rainsburg, Bedford Co., Pa. J A STEWART } Prinoi P als anil Proprietors, The Spring Quarter of this Institution will open TUESDAY, APRIL 10th, 1866. This institution is very pleasantly situated in Friend's Cove, eight miles from Bedford, the terminus of the Hunting don A Bedford Rail Road, and 24 miles from Cum berland, a station on the Baltimore & Ohio It. R., Rainsburg is a small, quiet, and exceedingly healthy town, in the midst of beautiful scenery, and sufficiently removed from the influence of large towns and cities to render it a most desira ble location for a Literary Institution; its inhabi tants are moral and religious and there are bui few temptations to vice, idleness or dissipation; situated in a rich agricultural section, this Insti tution for Young Ladies and Gentlemen, is deci dedly the cheapest ifl the country; it is organized on the most approved plan of the best Institu tions of the land; its main object is, to impart sound learning. All branches, scientific, classi cal, aud ornamental taught: The mental and moral culture are carefully attended to, and (with out sectarian prejudice or bias,) a due respect for religion is inculcated both by precept and exam ple. "In things necessary, unity; in things doubt ful, liberty; and in all things, Charity." For circular and information, address HUGHES A STEWART, mar 2 Rainsburg, Bedford co., Pa. ORPHANS' COURT SALE —OF— VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY. By virtue of an order of the Orphans' Court of Bedford county, the undersigned administrators of the estate of John Smith, Esq., late of the Bor ough of Schellsburg, dee'd, will sell at public sale, on the premises, the real estate of said deceased, situate in the Borough of schellsburg aforesaid, Saturday, the 21th day of March, inst., at 10 o'clock A. M, of said day, consisting of Lot No. 13, fronting 60 feet on Pittsburg street, and extending back 240 feet to an alley, adjoin ing an alley aud lot of Samuel Corl on the west, having thereon erected .4 Two Story Brick Vf minion House, Brick Store House and Stable. Wasli House, Carriage House. Wood Shed and t ran nr.v. a well of good water and a cittern, and a fine va riety of choice fruits on the premises. ; ALSO, Lot No. 14, adjoining the alove, and of same dimensions, having thereon erected A Large 2 Story Brick Blacksmith Shop, (easily converted into a dwelling,) .4 frame Office and Stable. This is a very desirable property, in good re gair, and in a very pleasant village. TERMS CASH. If desired time might be giv en for a portion of the purchase money. All par ticulars can be had by calling upon JOHN P. REED, Attorney, at Bedford, or the subscribers at Schellsburg. J. PIPER SMITH, SIMON L. UAMMAKER, mar2:4t Administrators 4 GENTS WANTED! . Now in Press and will be Ready Soon, HEADLY'S HISTORY OF THE WAR Complete in two volumes. Also issued complete in one volume. The best, cheapest, most inter esting, popular and valuable History of the Rebel lion published, which is fully attested by the Enormous Sale it has reached of 300,000 Vol umes, and is now selling with increased rapidity. Sold only by Subscription. Exclusive territory given. For full particulars send for Circular. Address AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY. 148 Asylum Street, nartford. Conn. Scbaxtos it Bt'RR, Agents. mar 2 WILL HAPPEN andthereforc you ought to INSURE IN THE PROVIDENT LIFE INSURANCE AND Investment Company of Chicago. Railway Travelers, Insure yourselves against Accidents Railroad Officers and Employees, Insure yourselves against Accidents. Boatmen, Masters and Sailors of vessels, and all Travellers' by water carriage, Insure yourselves against Accidents. Coachmen, and all who Travel by Stage, Insure yourselves against Accidents. Hotel Keepers, Merchants and Professional Men, Insure yourselves against Accidents. Machinists, Builders and all Mechanics, Insure yoursolves against Accidents. Farmers and all others, We earnestly entreat you not to suffer a moment's delay, but avail yourselves of the first oppor tunity to insure against death, and con finement from your regular duties. For a trifling sum we will insure you for from SSOO to 910,000 in case of death, and pay you from 95 to 950 per week compensation, if you arc disabled from business. C. HOLLAND, Sec'v. Drßßonnow <fc LUTZ, Agents. febS STORE. MUSIC AL MfSTRUMMTS. B. M. GREENE has opened his Music Store, one door west of W. Lewis' Book Store, where he keeps constantly on hand STEINWAY A SONS' and GAEHLE'S Piano Manufacturing Companv's PIANOS, MASON A HAMLIN'S CABINET ORGANS and CARIIART, NEED IIAM A CO.S' MELODEONS; Guitars, Violins, Fifes, Flutes; Guitar and Violin Strings. MUSIC BOOKS—Golden Chain, Golden Show er, Golden Censor, Golden Trio, Ac. Ac. SHEET MUSIC.—Ho is constantly receiving from Philadelphia all the latest music, which per sons at a distance wishing, can order, and have sent them by mail at publisher's prices. Pianos and Organs Warranted for FIVE years. Those wishing to buy any of the above articles aro invited to call and examine mine before pur chasing elsewhere. My prices arc the same as in New York and Philadelphia. Circulars of Instruments sent promptly upon application, with any additional information de sired. B. M. GREENE, Hill street, Huntingdon, Pa., One door west of Lewis' Book Store, or, Dr. C. N. HICKOK, Bedford, Pa. decß:ly ADMINISTRATRIX'S NOTICE. Estate of William Stutter, late of Monroe t*v>nship, deceased. Letters of Administration having been granted to tho undersigned, by the Register of Bedford county, on said estate, all persons indebted to said estate are hereby notified to make immediate pay mont, and those having claims against the same must present them properly authenticated for set tlement. MARY ANN STONER, Administratrix. CATARACT, TO YEARS. MRS. ABCHCOM, from Bedford, stopping with her sister, Mrs. Williams, near the corner of Baldwin and Penn streets, Pittsburgh, has had Cataract on both eyes over 40 years, causing total blindness for the last nine years. Lately Br. &'t,errett, of Pittsburgh, removed the cataract. She now sees to read without the aid of glasses.— Pres. byterian Banner. jans:2m. X. li_ LEWIS, Having purchased the Drug Store, lately owned by Mr. H. C. lieamer, takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Bedford and vicinity, that he ban just returned from the cities, with a well selected stock of DRUGS, MEDICINES, DYE STUFFS, PERFUMERY, TOILET ARTICLES, STATIONERY, COAL OIL. COIL OIL LAMPS, and CHIMNEYS. Best brands of CIGARS, SMOKING AND CHEWING TOBACCO, FRENCH CONFECTIONS, Ac. Ac. The stock of Drugs and Medicines con sist of the purist quality, and selected with, great care. General assortment of POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES. Ibe "attention of the Ladies is particularly invited to the stock of PERFUMERY, TOILET AND FANCY ARTICLES, consisting of the best perfumes of the day— Cologne, Soaps, Preparations for the hair, complexion and teeth; Camphor oil for chap ped hands; Teeth and Hair brashes, Combs, Port Monies, Ac. Ac. Of STATIONERY there is a fine assort ment: Billet, Note, Letter, Cap, and Mourn ing Paper, Envelopes, Pens. Pencils, Ink, Blank Deeds, Power of Attorneys, Drafting Paper, Marriage Certificates, Ac. Ac. Also, a large quantity of books, which will be sold very cheap. Best quality of COAL OIL to be found in the market, Coal oil Lamps, Hinge burners, can be lighted without removing the chimney, all patterns and prices. Glass Lanterns, very neat, for burning coal oil. Lamp Chimneys of an improved pattern. Lamp shades of beautiful patterns. HOWE'S FAMILY DYE COLORS-lhe shades being light brown drab, snuff brown, dark brown, light and dark blue, light ana dark green, yellow, pink, orange, royal pur ple, scarlet, maroon, magenta, cherry and black. HUMPHREY'S HOMCEPATHIC REME DIES. CIGARS of best brands. Smokers can re ly on a good cigar. TOBACCO: Rose Smoking Tobacco, Mich igan and Solace fine cut, Natural Leaf, Twist and Fig Plug. Finest and purest FRENCH CONFEC TIONS. PURE DOMESTIC WINES, consisting of Grape, Blackberry and Elderberry, for medicinal use. The attention of Physicians is invited to the stock of Drugs and Medicines, which they can purchase at reasonable prices. Country merchant's orders promptly filled. Goods put up with neatness and care, and at reasonable terms. J. L. LEWIS designs keeping a first class Drug Stoie, and having on hand at all times a general assortment of goods. Being a Drug gist of several years experience, Physicians can rely ou having their Prescriptions care ully and accurately compounded. Bedford, Feb. 9, 1866. FURS. FURS. FURS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. CH.4KI.EN OAHKIRD A SONS, CONTINENTAL HOTEL, PHILADELPHIA. Have now open their large and splendid stock ot LADIES' FUR CAPES, COLLARS, MUFFS, CUFFS, GLOVES, AND HOODS. Also the finest assortment of FANCY FUR ROBES, CAPS, MUFFLERS, and GLOVES ever before offered by them, all of which are warranted to be as represented. Shipping furs bought. Oct. 20, '65.4m5. j)EMEMBER A. B. CRAMER A CO. arc now selling all kinds of DRY GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES FOR CASE OR TRADE. Q YES! 0 YES! * WILLIAM HIBEKT, Auctioneer. The subscriber having taken out license as an •Auctioneer tenders his services to all his old friends. Persons desiring an auctioneer will find it advantageous tc give him their patronage. Post Office address, BEDFORD. Penn'a. Nov. 3.:6 m. WM. DIBERT. IJIERRIELE ACCIDENT JUST OCCURRED. DEFIBAUGII <£ FISHER have just returned from New York with a large stock ol Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also, a largo lot of Drugs and Patent Medicines. Tho public are in vited to call and examine our stock for themselves, janoi m • DEFIBAUGH A FISHER. ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE. E-i.ite of GEORGE W. HADGLEY, lute of Jfoumr toiniihip, dee'd. Notice is hereby given that letters of Adminis ration have been granted to tho undersigned, by the Register of Bedford county, on said estate. All persons indebted to said estate wiU make im mediate payment, and those having claims against ; the same are requested to present them forthwith for settlement. ASA M. WILLIAMS, Jan. 26, 1866. Administrator. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Estate of JOHX 31. liURGEK, lam of Sonth Wuodbcrry tinciuhip, deccoied. Letters of administration on said estate having been granted by the Register of Bedford county to the subscriber, residing in said township, all persons having claims or demands against tho said estate are requested to present them properly authenticated for settlement, and those indebted aro notified to make immediate payment. JACOB B. KAOARK'E, feb2:6t Administrator. PURE LIBERTY WHITE LEAD, — The Whitest, the most durable and the most economical. Trv it! Manufactured only by ZEIGLER & SMITH, Wholesale Drug, Paint A Glass Dealers. No. 1.17 North THIRD St, PHILADELPHIA. jeb2:ly 1 QPf{ PHILADELPHIA 1 Qi*l* lOUU. WALL PAPERS. loOt). HOWELL & BOTTRKE, manufacturers of Paper Hangings and Window Shades, Corner FOURTH A MARKET Streets, PHILADELPHIA. N. B. Always in Store, a largo stock of LINEN AND OIL SHADES. mar2:3m ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Estate of JUH.V HINER, late of Xapier fj>., ded'd. The Register of Bodfofrd County having grautcd Letters of Administration, upon the estate of John E. Hiner, late of Napier township, deceased, to the subscriber, residing in said township, nil persons having claims against the said estate are requested to make thetn known and those in debted are desirod to make immediate payment. ANDRBW HINER, feblfi-fit Administrator. INSTATE OF ELIZA WATsON, DEC'D. J The Register of Bodford county having grant ed letters of administration with the will annexed upon the estate of Eliza Watson, late of Bedford Township, deceased, to the subscriber residing in Bedford Borough, all persons having claims against said estate are requested to make known the same to him without delay and those indebt ed are desired to make immediate payment. s. L. RUSSELL, feb23:6t Adm'r c. t. a.
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