Sebfori) Inquirer.
BEDFORD, PA., FRIDAY, MAY 21,186"?.
BtNI.VKKS .NOTICE.
Mr. ALEX. It. ACSEW is the authorised agent
for the IstjuißElt, to receive subscriptions, adver
tisements,collect accounts and receipt lor the same.
Mr. AGNEW will call upon all those who are in
debted to as and present our accounts, he will also
ghc those whose advance subscriptions expire on
the Ist of April a chance to pay up for the next
year.
Republican State Convention.
IfAitiiisßißo, April 16, 1867.
The "Republican State Convention" will
meet at the "Herdic House," in Williaim
port, on Wednesday, the 26th of June next,
at 10 o'clock, A. M. . to nominate a candidate
for Judge of the Supreme Court, and to ini
tiate proper measures for the eusuing State
canvass.
As heretofore, the Convention will be com
posed of Representative and Senatorial Dele
gates, chosen in the usual way, and equal in
number to the whole of the Senators anj}
Representatives in the General Assembly.
Hy order of the State Central Committee.
P. JORDAN, Chairman.
GKO. W. HAMEBSEY, ) C , • .
•I. KOBLEY Dcyjusos, I Secretanes "
ANOTHER RAILWAY SCHEME.
If by any fortuitous circumstances, all the
railroads that have been projected, on pa
per, over this route, now doubly and trebly
occupied, should be built, he that lives to
see the day will enjoy a rare treat. In
truth we do not know all the charters that
have been granted for this purpose; every
body is, manifestly, under the impression
that here is a valuable route and that a rail
road should forthwith be built, but when
the "pins" are put down there are a thous
and little obstacles, set up by other pat ties,
to be overcome, which embarrass the enter
prise, and we, poor unfortunates, along the
grand route, are left high and dry, the mere
playthings of mammoth corporations and
individual ambition.
Two great rival corporations, the giants
of the State, claim to hold the right of way
from Harrisburg and Chambersburg to
Pittsburgh and any other points which they
may desire to teach over this route—the
Pennsylvania Central by the charter of the
Southern Pennsylvania and Connellsville,
and the Heading by the charter of the South
Pennsylvania, or which was once known as
the Sherman Valley road, or scheme. We
do think that the conduct of the latter cor
poration has been marked with greater stu
pidity than generally marks great enterpri
ses. It has been a most powerful corpora
tion for years; it should have been evident
to its managers that an outlet to reach the
Western trade was imperatively demanded
over every available route, and that to keep
step with its great rivals, it was absolutely
necessary that one of these routes should be
seized and held, and not only seized and
held, but occupied by a substantial road.
The Sherman Valley route was covered by
a charter long enough prior to tbc incorpo
ration of the Southern Pennsylvania and
Connellsville, but the golden opportunity
was left slip, and through its "masterly in
activity," it is, as regards a through route,
a mere collateral. Whether it ever intends
to do anything in this direction we do not
know, but we do know that it keeps up the
organization of the South Pennsylvania
Company, for some purpose or other. In
this respect it is not much behind the South
ern Pennsylvania and Connellsville; true,
that thrifty corporation, the "pet" of the
Central, has put the approach's to a tunnel
under contract between Bedford and Mt
Dallas, the work of thirty or forty hands for
three or four months, and may complete the
Broad Top Road to Bedford inside of eight
years, or, it may be, in less time. At pres
ent we are wearing out our patience in
waiting.
The late Legislature, not satisfied with the
lethargy of the giants who "set by the way
side," and not having the fear of the mo
nopolies before its eyes, determined to
spur up the old, overgrown, sole- less affairs
that have squatted down upon us, like Sin
bad's old man, by snaking the following
charter through the various branches, and
which was subsequently signed by the Gov
ernor :
"SECTION 2. That said company shall have
authority to construct a railroad or railroads,
with branches from their lands in said coun
ties, by such routes, and to such points of
connection with other railroads, and to con
nect with such other railroads as the directors
may seem advisable: and said company shall
be entitled to all the privileges and be subject
to all the provisions and restrictions pre
scribed by an act regulating railroad compa
mes. approved the I'Jth of February. A. D.
1840, and the several supplements thereto:
and that said company shall have authority to
increase their capitcl stock to an amount not
exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars, for
every mile of road the directors may deem
advisable to build; and that the directors of
said company be authorized to borrow, from
time to time, such sums of money us may
seem necessary to provide for the construc
tion and equipment of said railroads and
branches; and to issue bonds therefor in sums
not less than one hundred dollars each, at a
rate of interest not exceeding seven per cent,
to be redeemed at such time and place as the
directors may agree upon, and may secure the
same by one or more mortgages, from time to
time, upon the whole or any part or parts of
said railroads, branches and extensions here
by authorized, and upon all or part of the es
tate, real and personal, acquired, or to be ac
quired, thereto belonging, and upon the cor
porate franchises thereof, or such part as may
be mortgaged.
''SECTION 3. That the charter of said com
pany is hereby extended for a further period
ot twenty years : and that said company shall
uot connect its roads with the Pittsburgh nnd
Connellsville Railroad."
There, what do you think of that ? Sure
!y> that is broad enough! What is the use
of a Free Railway Law as long as the Bed
ford Iron Company exists? Under such a
charter a company ought to be able to build
a railroad to the Pacific. Of course it does :
not give any definite points of commence
ment or departure, but what of that ? The
directors arc authorized to run where it
may seem advisable"—those "are the very
words. Begin nowhere, or anywhere and j
run where they please. Blest thought! !
Most happy conception! Suppose they
think it ' advisable to connect with the '
Northern Central at Harrisburg, or the Bal
timore and Ohio at Cumberland and the
Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne and Chicago at
Pittsburgh; or should some unaccountable
"kink" move the Directors they might be
instigated to connect with the New York
and Erie at Erie, on theone hand, and bridge
the Delaware at Philadelphia and connect
with the Camden and Amboy on thebthet.
There is no telling what may to thetHreclore
"scent advisable." if an equally liberal
policy should be pursued on the part of
other States, toward this ingenious snake,
which is only designed to make fortunes for
the few who contrived it, it may surpass all
the trunk lines in the East. No limitation
whatever is placed upon it, unless the little
"bait" at the end of tho "hook" be called a
restriction. Verily, it must not connect
with the Pittsburgh and Connellsville road.
That poor persecuted road must even be
ht.-scd at by this tcise little serpent. We
would like to know the author of this little
"pethe ought to have charge of the Na
tional Railway Bureau so much talked of
by railway men.
All hail Bedford county! Your bright
day is just dawning, If all these roads are
to ere*s your borders we will begin to be
lieve that there is virtue in Patience.
TUB RELEASE OF JEFF. DAVIS.
The release of this arch traitor, on bail on
the 18th inst., is very likely to be the end
of the miserable faiee of Seward and John
son, in the role of punishing traitors and ma
king treason odious. Mrs. Surratt, Payne,
Atzeroth. Ac., were doubtless justly pun
ished for murder, but their crime was only
a consequence of that higher crime, the
chief actor in which is now set at liberty.
It is thus that the result of Presidential
treachery leads to making a mockery of
Justice by punishing the ignorant dupes
and Betting free the original fomcntors and
principal actors in the bloody drama of
rebellion. Though Horace Greeley, in one
of his visionary freaks, may sec great merit
in the indiscriminate pardon or release of
state prisoners, the tmass of the loyal peo
ple can only see in it a most humiliating
and disgraceful failure on the part of the
government to vindicate justice, and punish
the highest crime known to its laws. Des
pite all the philanthropic theories of vis
ionary enthusiasts, the wisdom of Solomon's
judgment as to the efficacy as well as phil
anthropy of a judicious use of the correct
ing rod, has never been successfully contro
verted. True Davis may be arraigned and
tried for treason yet, but no one believes
that it will be done, but that the whole
matter will be let go by default, and thus
will end the most disgraceful chapter of the
most degraded administration that ever
cursed our common country. The effect of
such nets, not only ofleniencybutoffolly, was
fully demonstrated in the New Orleans riot
of last year; if nothing worse follows this
last and worst act we may consider our-
selves blessed as a nation. If treason thus
rewarded breeds not a new and bolder crop
of traitors, our faith in the efficacy of re
wards, as an incentive to effort in any par
ticular field of enterprise, will be badly
shaken. We have before us a wood cut
contrasting the condition of our brave sol
diers at Andersonville and that of Jeff. Davis
in bis comfortable quarters at Fortress Mon
roe. The art ist will now have an opportunity
oftrying his skill once more at a contrast in
which .Toff. will figure in a triumphal pro
cession instead of a guarded, though com
fortable, apartment in Fortress Monroe.
WE had the pleasure of taking our old
friend and former associate in the "Art
preservative of all Arts," A. C. Mull in,
Esq., of Ebensburg, by the hand one day
this week. It is many years since we first
met him and we have ever found him one
of "nature's noblemen," —a gentleman once
found; always a gentleman. We are sorry
that the disagreeable and childish differen
ces which characterize the actions of a few
of our loading men defeated him for a posi
tion which he would have filled'with credit
to himself and lasting honor to the district
at large. We hope to hear, ere long, that
his talents—brilliant talents —arc properly
and remuneratively employed in some posi
tion that will know him as the "right man
in the right place."
A GOOD APPOINTMENT.—Hon. George
Bancroft, the distinguished historian, has
been appointed Minister to the court of
Prussia at Berlin. This is one of the few
appointments that will give satisfaction to
the whole country. Prussia is now one of
the leading power.) of Europe, and it be
comes us to be properly represented at her
court. Our distinguished countryman, as a
scholar and historian as well as a man of
taste and culture, will rank second to none
in any European court. His appointment
is an appropriate acknowledgment of the
honor in which our men of letters are held.
Such men will honor the American name
and reflect ciedit upon the positions they
occupy, while in their hands the national in
terests will never suffer.
HON. A. L. RTSSELL will accept our
thanks for a copy of the Adjutant General's
Report for the year 1866. This is a very
valuable report of over 1200 pages, covering
the roster of all the Regiments, Bnttallions,
Ac., which were organized during the war.
It is gotten up in good style and docs great
| credit to the present head of the Adjutant
I General's Office.
TIIE Executive Committee of the Nation
al I nion Committee has issued an address
to the Republicans of the Union, strongly
urging the necessity of the formation of the
Republican party in the southern States,
and appealing for aid to carry on the work
already commenced. The document will be
found elsewhere in to-day's issue.
COL. JORDAN Secretary of the Common
wealth has our thanks for a copy of the
general laws passed by the last Legislature )
and several other valuable public documents
not heretofore acknowledged.
National Finances.
WASHINGTON, May 20.—The Printing
Bureau of the Treasury Department has
completed printing the 3 per cent, certifi
cates, to take the place of compound inter
est notes. They are only of tnc denomina
tions of $5,000 and SIO,OOO. Fifty million
dollars is the limit which will be outstanding
at any one time, and it will form a portion
of the reserve fund of the national banks.
Fractional currency to the amount of $75,000
a day is being printed.
Chief Justice Chase Will Attend Jeff.
Davis Trial.
W ASHCNOTON, May 20. —It is understood
that Child" Justice Chase was grcatlv sur
prised by the decision of Judge Underwood,
allowing Jeff. Davis to obtain bail for his
future appearance. Judge Chase will be at
the trii of Davis in November next.
TtlK CDMIftU CAMPAIti*.
Address of the National Union Committee.
NEW YORK, May 16.
To the Republicans of the Union:
The National Union Committee appeals
to the Republicans of the country for_ their
assistance and co-operation in this auspicious
crisis of our country. _ •
We deem it of the highest Importance
that the Republicans of ever}' State should
immediately reorganize for the remaining
elections of 1867, preparatory to the coming
Presidential contest. Especially should this
organization be immediately effected in those
States which have never before recognized
as the only just basis of government the
equal rights of man. Not a day should be"
lost in forming and strengthening within
those States a public sentiment in consonance
with the principles which underlie the great
political organization to which we belong.
To this end we desire to prosecute a syste
matic and thorough canvass of the Southern
States, bv the most fficcicnt speakers of both
races. We would second their efforts by a
distribution of documents, cnforcitig the
printiples policy and aims of the Republican
party. We would call in every locality
where it is possible, meetings for discussion
where those who are with us in principle
may learn to act with unity and energy.
These measures are required to bring out
the vote of the large body of Republican
Unionists who now render the Southern
States a battle field of principles. It is the
pressing need of the hour that bold judicious
and able men, thoroughly imbued with our
creed should there explain our principles, es
tablish our faithfulness to them, and prove
that national greatness aud human freedom
depend upon tne permanent triumph of our
cause.
Beyond this it is most esseutial that we
should now establish in these States. Free
Thought, Free Speech, and a Free Press.
Every part of this Republic must be open to
the discussion of principles and measures.
This must be sustained, as a cardinal point
in our creed, at all and every hazard. Ef
forts to intimidate the humble and ignorant
voter on the part of the Southern planter,
must be met with the spirit of freemen, and
the determination which a iust cause sanc
tions.
In times past the Republican party has
struggled against tle unjust reproach of be
ing sectional in its aims and character,
though its purpose and the means of effec
ting them were such as the fathers of the
Republic approved. It was accused of be
ing governed by selfish motives, and of desir
ing to aggrandize the North at the expense
of the South. Its adversaries having the
power to silence and to crush all opposition,
denied all discussion, and overawed even
freedom of thought in fifteen States of the
Union. It is therefore, now an imperative
duty which we owe to our party and to our
selves, to embrace the first opportunity of
truly representing to those States how con
sistently we have contended for the interests
wellare, and freedom of the whole Union.
The overthrow of slavery anil the rebell
ion and the enfranchisement of the freedmen
rendering this overthrow secure and final,
has happily vindicated our course and or
ganization: hut it is necessary to stamp the
conviction of our loyality and fidelity to the
right, irrespective ol section or race, upon
the reconstructed States. For the first time
in many years the enthusiastic followers of
our flag, and confessors of our faith, are
there taking part in the popular gatherings,
and in many of the Southern States, we
have reason to believe that they form a deci
ded majority. They are. however, without
organization, and lack the cohesion ind dis
cipline necessary to success. Three fourths
of its members have never voted, and have
no political knowledge of the means whereby
the popular will is expressed. With inany
of them the habit is fixed, of rendering im
plicit obedience to able and dexterous poli
ticians, who are implacably'hostile to our
principles, and determined on the prostra
tion of our cause.
Our immediate action is therefore itnpera
tive. We cannot delay without imperilling
all for which so much has been sacrificed in
the past. Confident in our strength in tho
Xortji and West, and Pacific- States, 'we
must not forget that we have a great duty to
perform towards the loyal and true men of
the South.
Republicans! our appeal is to you. to car
ry on and sustain the work which a few loyal
and true men have so nobly begun. Wc
cannot as.k speakers, in addition to giving
their time and talents for months to this
labor, to defray their own necessary expen
ses. We cannot print and distribute docu
ments of the character required without a
heavy outlay. We have no means of reli
ance except upon the generous spirit of that
groat party which holds the claims of hu
manity and freedortt above all prize. The
patronage of the Government, brought into
power by the statesmanship, the courage
and the loyalty of that party will not aid us
in this good work.
We must therefore appeal directly and
personally to vou. If you are rich give gen
erously. If poor send to us whatever you
can afford. Ihe generous purpose and the
noble aim sanctify the humblest efforts. At
all events act promptly, and let us feel that
the sympathy of the Republican party is
with us in our purpose of making this groat
land the homo of true Republican principles
where distinctions of race and color are un
known. and where Liberty, Virtue and In
telligence form the enduring basis of our
greatness and prosperity.
Address letters and contributions to Gov.
Marcus L. Ward, Chairman and Treasurer,
Newark, N. J.
MARCUS L. WARD, N. J.
SAMUEL A. PURVIANCF.. Pa.
WILLIAM G'LAFLIN. Mass.
JOHN B. CLARK, N. 11.
HORACE GREELF.Y, N. Y.
H. H. STARKWEATHER. Conn.
N. B. HMITIIKits, Del.
H. W. HOFFMAN, Md.
Executive Committee of the National
Union Committee.
FROM NEW ORLEANS.
NEW ORLEANS, May 17. — General Sheri
dan telegraphed, yesterday, to General
Ilartsuff, from Galveston, to issue an or
der forbidding all persons in this city from
carrying firearms.
"Let the firemen's festival goon. Hold
troops in readiness to suppress a riot, if nec
essary, keeping the Custom House as vour
base of operations, and if necesaary call on
thenaval commander to place his ships op
posite the foot of canal street. The forearo
ing instructions are to be carried out on the
supposition that trouble in the city is antici
pated."
General Mower addressed the rioters yes
terday, when two hundred passed his head
quarters on their way to the new basin,
brandishing clubs and threatening to lynch
the contractors there, as follows:
"If you feel yourselves wronged you must
apply to the proper authorities for redress,
and you shall have it; but if you take this
thing into your own hands you may lose
what rights yon already possess. If you go
on with this rioting, by the Eternal God I
will throw grape and canister into you.
Now disperse and go to your homes or to
your work.''
The mob immediately dispersed.
There was a small affair of a like character
to day, being an attempt on the part of the
mob to prevent others from working. The
police made several arrests.
The military was reviewed to day and a
gunboat has been ordered in front oftlic city.
All is quiet.
WASHINGTON, May 20.—The Republican
of this morning says it has positive informa
tion that a summer session of Congress will
certainly beheld.
-JJEFK DA Vis.
Thi Trial of the Ex-Rebel ChUj—Scent* in
the Court-room—The Rebel Yell a gain—
A Melo-Dramatic affair.
RICHMOND, May J 3. —'The title of one of
Wendell Phillips'best lectures, "The South
Triumphant, 1 is no longer an idea of fancy.
It had a most remarkable illustration in the
United States Circuit Court here to day.
The shouts that went tip frotu the Rebels
when Judge Underwood ordered the United
States marshal to discharge the prisoner
was readily recognized by the."Boys in
|}lue" as the old rebel yil, heard on a hun
drod battle-fields of the rebellion. The scene
on the streets, from the court-rootn to the
Spottswood Hotel, after the release of Da
vis, was certainly no loss enthusiastic than
the scene in l aris when Napoleon Bonaparte
returned Irotu Elba. The smouldering fires
of the rebellion seemed to be rekindled, and
"The Lost Cause" gathered new hopes and
fresh courage.
I have already telegraphed you the whole
proceeding in bringing I/avis here, and in
Lis trial, which has been of the tnelo-dra
mutic order. The last act of the rebellion
was played in the court room to-day, with
all the scenic and stage effects of the theatre.
I need not say that Davis was the star, and
that he played his part perfectly.
The court room was opened about nine
o'clock. The newspaper men were admit
ted first, then the members of the bar, and
finally the "Great Unwashed.' The audi
ence sat for about an hour waiting for
the play to begin.
Horace Greeley, Augustus Schell, Wil
liam M. Kvarts, William B. Reed. Charles
O'Conner, rebel Gen. lmboden, Fitz Hugh
Lee, with John Mitchel, Patrick Henry
Aylett, Judge Lyons, Dr. Maddox. Vho
shot a Union soldier in Alexandria last
year; Rev. Dr. Minnegerodc, Jeff Davis'
spiritual adviser, and other prominent reb
els, entered with due form and ceremony,
and occupied what might be termed the
orchestra chairs. Then came General Scho
field and some members of his staff. Final
ly, the great star actor, accompanied by
General Burton and Surgeon Cooper, ap
peared. Here there was a marked sensa
tion. A feeling of absolute reverence seized
the rebels, and curiosity the Unionists,
so that everything for a second was still as
death.
Davis looked well, though troubled with
slight cough. After the play had com
menced. Davis was escorted from the pris
oners' dock to a seat between Charles
O'Conner and William 11 Reed, which he
occupied during the performance.
The return to the writ of habeas corpus
occasioned some little parley between the
counsel. After a sort of prologue from
Win. B. Kvarts and District Attorney Chan
dler the trial of the distinguished prisoner
was in order.
The intervening scenes, however, were
not without their due effect and importance.
When Judge Underwood agreed to admit
Davis to bail, Charles O'Conner commenced
to call the names of bailsmen. The first
was Horace Greeley, who stepped up to the
clerk's desk with a smiling face, amid the
silent admiration of the rebels present.
Then followed the names of John Minor
Botts and others. After the bail bond jvas
signed. Davis commenced to hold a levee
in open court. Greeley, Botts and other
friend* stepped up and congratulating him,
and engaged in what was evidently an
agreeable conversation. Davis smiled all
over; a grim, ghastly smile, which seemed to
say. "I have conquered at last."
As soon as Judge Underwood announced
that the prisoner was discharged, Davis left
the court room and proceeded to his car
riage. As he emerged from the building
the air was rent with cheers upon cheers,
and the rebels stood with uncovered heads.
The United States troops who were on
guard along the square looked ineffably
mean. I am sure they fell ashamed of
themselves, or of the Government they rep
resented. Mavis was driven rapidly to his
hotel, theerowd fcdlowing his carriage and
cheering wildiy all the time. As he ncared
the Spottswood Hotel Mrs. Davis and other
ladies in her rooms waved their handker
chiefs from the windows. Everything was
in a state of excitement, and it seemed as if
the return from Montgomery in 1861 was
being repeated.^
After bis arrival at the hotel Davis held
a levee in the ladies' parlor. He was
literally surrounded by admirers, who
consisted of Southern rebels and Northern
flunkeys.
Hand shaken was now in order, and such
a welcome has seldom been witnessed. Did
men and young wives and maidens cried like
children for vent joy, they clasped the
hand of tTic defiled chief. Davis is politi
cian enough to know that these demonstra
tions will not do him any good at the North,
and with the Radicals, who virtually control
the CJoVbrnment. He told a friend that he
was sorry for them, and that he must get
away from here quietly, as soon as possible.
He leaves here to night for New York,
from whence he will probably proceed to
New Hampshire to visit poor Frank Pierce,
lie will then proceeed to Canada. Judge
Underwood and District Attorney Chandler
are not to blame for to-day's work. _ The}'
were ready to try Davis. Wm. 51. Kvarts,
however, who is Seward's particular friend,
and who, in connection with Andrew John
son. Attorney General Stanberry, Seward,
and Greeley, arranged the whole affair, at
Washington, said the Government, was not
ready to proeede with the trial. There was
nothing left for Judge Underwood but to re
lease Davis on bail. The Administration at
Washington is responsible for the whole
affair. As usual, Andrew Johnson has act
ed like a mean white. While the
trial was in progress, Judge Underwood re
ceived the following dispatch from Wash
ington:
' 'Beware of Greeley! Remember Libby
I'risen, Andersonvillc, and Belle Isle. Mil
lions are looking on, and expect you to do
your duty."
The result of two days' business will be
the final release of Mavis. Nobody ever
expects to see him brought to trial. His
sureties are willing to pay the forfeit of' the
bond if he leaves the country. It is only
one hunnred thousand instead of half a mil
lion. So ends the act of the slaveholders'
rebellion. Horace Greeley has all of a sud
den become quite a lion with the rebels.
They have invited him to speak to-inorrcw
evening on the state of the country, in the
African Methodist Church, and be has con
sented. It is probable they will give him a
public dinner.
DW. CROUSK
WHOLESALE TOBACCONIST,
On Pitt street two doors west of B. F. Harry's
Drag Store, Bedford, l'a.. is now prepared
to sell by wholesale all kinds of CIGARS. All
orders promptly filled. Persons desiring anything
in his line will do well to give him a call.
Bedford, Oct 20. '05.,
DANIEL, BORDER,
PITT STUISET, TWO DOOHB WKST OP THE BKI>-
PORU HOTEL, BEDFORD, PA.
WATCHMAKER AND DEALER IN JEWEL
RY. SPECTACLES. AC.
He keeps on hand a stock of fine Gold and Sil
ver Watches, Spectacles of Brilliant Double Refin
ed Glasses, also Scotch Pebble Glasses. Gold
Watch Chains, Breast Pins, Finger Rings, best
quality of Gold Pens, lie will supply to order
•ny thing in his lino not on hand.
apr.2B, 1865—si.
rpHOMAS MtRWINE,
MANUFACTURER OF
CABINET WAKE, &C-,
BEDFORD, PA.
Tho undersigned having purcliasatl the Shop
Tools, Ac., of the late Win. Stahl, dee'd, is now
prepared to do all kinds of CABINET WORK
in good style and at the shortest notice, at the
OLD STAND in West Pitt street.
Having a HEARSE, he is also prepared
to furnish COFFINS and ATTEND FUNERALS
THOMAS MERWINE.
March 15 3m.
mom euhoi'Bl
Sanguinary Battles Fought in Candia. —
Defeat of the. Turks under Omar Cachet.
Petition of the Great Poirer*. —Honors to
the Memory of Minister Wriqht.—Reap
pearance of the Rinderpest in England.
PRUSSIA.
RERUN, May 17—Evening.—A meeting
of Americans w* held in this city today,
in honor of the memory of the late Gover
nor Wright. Over one hundred persons
were present. Mr. Fay presided, and Ex-
Governor Uurtin. of Pennsylvania, delivered
aeulogy. A seriesofappropriatoresolutions
were passed.
AUSTRIA.
VIENNA, May 17. —An imperial decree
has been promulgated, favoring the Protes
tant inhabitants of Hungary.
GREAT BRITAIN.
LoNtioft, May I? Evening.—Orders
have been issued in Council fof the preven
tion or restriction of the ravages of the rin
derpest,jo*rhich has again made its appear
ance and prevails in some of the counties of
England.
THE UANDIAN WAR.
LONDON, May 17 —Evening.—Dispatches
received from Athens state that two sanguin
ary battles have taken place recently in Can
dia, in both of which the Turkish comman
der Omar Pasha, was badly defeated. lis
loss in both engagements is computed at
'three thousand men. ,
The great powers of Europe have agaiD
united in a petition to the Sublime Porte to
cede the island of Crete to the Greek Gov
ernment.
SOUTH AMERICA.
LISBON, May 17.—The regular mail stea
mer from Rio Janeiro has arrived here to
day. The South American news is impor
tant. Presidant Lopez, of Paraguay, has
accepted the meditation proffered by the
United States Government, through its
Minister, Mr. Washburne, and will imme
diately send an envoy to Washington. The
allies, on the other hand, had not accepted
the American plan, and it was doubtful
whether they would do so at all.
No mere fighting had taken place between
the contending armies.
The revolt in the District of .Jendoza, in
the Argentine Republic, is assuming still
more alarming proportions.
LATER.
The Luxembourg Question Settled.—Treaty
Signed bg Napoleon and King William.
New Trial of Fenians Denied.
LONDON, May 20—10 A. M. —Consols and
Ills. It. R. are firmer. U. S. bonds and
Erie R. 11. unchanged.
LONDON, May 20. —The settlement of the
Luxembourg question has been determined,
the treaty haying been signed by Napoleon
and King William of Prussia.
U. S. 5-20s, at Frankfort, 75.
The U. S. steamer Miantonomah has ar
rived at Gibraltar.
LIVERPOOL, May 20. —Cotton steady and
unchanged.
A new trial in the case of Meany and oth
ers has been denied.
A Cough, A Cold or A Sore Throat,
Rsyl IBF IMMEDIATE ATTENTION, AND SROCLD
BE CHECKED.
Ir ALLOWED TO COSTIXUE,
IrrilHlion of flic I.iuijc** Permanent
Ttiroaf IHmcasc or CoiiMiina|>tion,
IS opTES THE RESULT.
BROW3TI!
BRONCHIAL TROCHES
HtvrtSO A DIIIECT Ixri.rE.TCK TO TIIE PARTS,
GIVE IMMEDIATE RELIEF,
For Hroiirhiti*. Asthma. 4'atarrli. ton
ive and Throat Itisoatea.
TROI HES ARE tSKD WITH ALW'ATS GOOD St'CCESS.
SIVGKHS AND PIBI.It SPEAKERS
will find Troche useful in clearing the voice when
taken Before Hinging or Speaking, and relieving
the throat after an unusual exertion ot (he vocal
organs. The Troche 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 proved
their efficacy by a test of many years, each year
finds them in new localities in various parts of tho
world and the Troches are universally pronoun
ced belter than other articles.
Obtain only "Brown's Bronchial Troches," and
do not tckc any of the Worthless Imitations that
uiay be offered. SOLD EVERYWHERE.
ov N. 30 1866: 6m
A. G. SWBOVER, ) No. 63, April Term, 1867.
vs. > In the Common Pleas of
St SAX SIIKOYKIL j Bedford county. Alias Sub
po na on Libel for Divorce. Two returns of
est thcentns.
April 22, 186'. On motion of J. B. Cessna,
Esq.. M. A. Points, appointed to take testimony.
Notice is hereby given that tho undersigned will
meet all parties interested at the house of John
L. Grove, in the town of Bloody Run, on Tuesday,
May 28, 1867, at ten o'clock A. M., to take testi
mony. M. A. POINT?,
may3.:tt Commissioner.
BLOODY RUN
>1 AKH L E WORK S.
R. 11. SIPES having established a manufactory
of Monuments, Tomb-stones, Table-Tops, Coun
ter-slabs, Ac., at Bloody Run, Bedford co.. Pa.,
and having on hand a well selected stuek of for
eign and American Marble, is prepared to fill all
order? promptly and do work in a neat and work
manlike style, and on the most reasonable terms.
All work warranted, andjobs delivered to all parts
of this and adjoiwing counties without extra
charge. apU9:ly.
ABSALOM GARLICK,
CLOCK AND WATCII-MAKER,
BLOODY RPK, PA.
Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, Ac., promptly re
paired. All work entrusted to his care, warranted
to give satisfaction.
lie also keeps on hand and for sale WA TC/I
£.V, CL OCKS, and JE WEL Ii Y.
.ZSD" Office with Dr. J. A. Mann. tuy-l
52J5.000.000.
THE NEW SIX PER CENT.
PENNSYLVANIA
STATE LOAN
FREE FROM ALE STATE, COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL TAXATION.
Will be furnished in sums to suit, on applica
tion to tho nearest Bank or Banker; also by either
of the undersigned,
JAY COOKE & CO
DREXEL & CO
E. W. CLARK & CO
-April 26:6 m. Bankers, Philadelphia.
AD MINIS T R ATO U' S NOT It' E.
Lettors of Administration having been grant
ed to the undersigned, by tho Register of Bedford
county, upon tho estate of John Rowzer, late of
Napier township, deo'd, notice is hereby given to
all persons indebted to said estate to make imme
diate payment, and those having claims against
the same will present them properly authentica
ted for settlcmpnt.
DUNCAN M'VICKOR, Adm'i.,
, April 5. residing ia ScheUsburg-
AGUA BE MAGNOLIA
A toilet delight. Superior to any eolognc, used
to bathe the the face and person, to render the
skin soft and fresh, to allay inflammation, to per
tume clothing, for headache, Ac. It is manufac
tured from the rich Southern Magnolia, and is ob.
brining a patronage quite unprecedented. It is a
favorite with actresses and opera ringers. It is
sold by all dealers, at SI.OO in large bottles, and
by Dkmam Bameb <t Co., New York, Wholesale
Agents.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggist
S. T.—1860 X,
Persons of sedentary habits troubled with weak
ness, lassitude, palpitation of the heart, lack of
appetite, distress after eating, torpid liver, con
stipation, Ac., deserve to suffer if they will not
try the celebrated PLANTATION BITTERS,
which are now recommended by the highest med
ical authorities, and warranted to produce an im
mediate beneficial effect." They are exceedingly
agreeable, perfectly pure, and must supersede all
other tonics where a healthy, gentle stimulent is
required.
They purify, strengthen and invigorate.
They create a healthy appetite.
They arc ah antidote to change of water and diet.
They strengthen the system and enliven the
mind.
They prevent miasmatic and intermittent fevers.
They purify the breath and acidity of the
stomach.
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Head
ache.
They make the weak strong, the languid bril
liaut, and arc exhausted nature's great restorer.
They are composed of the celebrated Caiisaya
berk, winlergreen, sassafras, roots and herbs, ail
preserved in perfectly pare St. Croix rum. For
particulars, see circulars and testimonials around
each bottle.
Beware of impostors. Examine every bottie
See that it has our private U. S. stamp unmutiia
tcd over the cork, with plantation scene, and our
signature on a fine steel plate side label. See that
our bottle is not refilled with spurious an,l dele
terious stufl. Any person pretending to sell
Plantation Bitters i.y the gallon or bulk, is an
impostor. Any person imitating this bottle, or
selling any other material therein, whether called
Plantation Bitters or not, is a criminal under the
U. 6. Law, and will be so prosecuted by us. The
demand for Drake's Plantation Bitters, from la
dies, clergymen, merchants, Ac., is incredible.
The simple trial of a bottle is the evidence we
present of their worth and superiority. They are
so(d by all respectable druggists, grocers, physi
cians, hotels, saloons, steamboats and country
stores.
P. H. DRAKE & CO
Saratoga Spring W atcr, sold by all Druggists
Hare you a hurt child oraiame horse? Use the
Mexican Mustang Liniment.
For cuts, sprains, burns, swellings, and caked
breasts, the Mexican Mustang Liniment is a sure
cure.
For rheumatism, neuralgia, stiff joints, stings
and bites, there is nothing like the Mexican Mus
tang Liniment.
For spavined lior.-es, the poll-evil, ringbone
and sweeny, the Mexican Liniment never fails.
For wind-galls, scratches, big-head and splint,
the Mexican Mustang Liniment is worth its,
weight in gold.
Cuts, bruises, sprains and swellings, are so com
mon and certain to occur in every family, that a
bottle of this Liniment is the best investment that
can he made.
It is more certain than the doctor—it saves
time in sending for the doctor—it is cheaper than
the doctor, and should never be dispensed with.
"In lifting the kettle from the fire, it tipped
over and scalded my hands terribly. * • j
The Mustang Liniment extracted the pain, caus
ed the sore to heal rapidly, and left very little
scar. CHAS. FOSTER, 420 Broad St., Phil.
Mr. S. Litcb, of Hyde Park, Vt. writes: "My
horse was considered worthless, (spavin,) but
sinccthe use of the Mustang Liniment, I have sold
him for $l5O. Your Liniment is doing wonders
up here."
All genuine is wrapped in steel plate engravings,
signed G. W. Westbrook. Chemist, and also has
the private U. 8. stamp of Deuas Barnes, A Co.
over the top. *
Look e lately, and be not deceived by Counter
tiff*
Sold by all Druggists, at 25, 50 ets., and SI.OO.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.
It is a most delightful llair Dressing.
It eradicates scurf and dandruff.
It keeps the head cool and clean.
It makes the hair rich, soft and glossy.
It prevents hair turning gray and falling off.
It restores bair upon prematurely bald heads.
This is just what Lyon's Kathairon will do. It
is pretty—it is cheap—durable. It is literally
sold by the car-load, and yet its almost incredible
demand is daily increasing, until there is hardly a
countrv store that does not keep it, or a family
that does not use it.
E. THOMAS LYON, Chemist, N.Y.
Saratoga Spring W ater, sold by all Druggistse
Who would not be beautiful? Who would not
add to their beauty!* What gives that marble
purity and dietinyue appearance we observe upon
the stage and in the city belle! It is no longer a
secret. They use Hagan's Magnolia Balm. Its
continued use removes tan, freckles, pimples, and
roughness, from tho face and hands, and leaves
the complexion smooth, transparent, blooming
and ravishing. Enlike many cosmetics, it con
tains no material injurious to the skin. Any
Druggist will order it for you, if not on hand, at
50 cents per bottle.
W. E. HAG AN, Troy, N. Y., Chemist
DEMAS BARNES A CO.
Wholesale A cents, S. A".
Saratoga Spring W ater, sold by all Druggists
llciuwtreet's inimitable llair Coloring is not a
dye. All instantaneous dies are composed of
/unar eauetir, an-l more or less destroy the vitali
ty and beauty of the hair. This is the original
llair Coloring, and has been growing in favor
over twenty years. It restores gray hair to its
original color by gradual absorption, in a most re
markable manner. It is also a beautiful hair
dressing. Sold in two sizes—so cents and $! —by
all dealers. C. HEIMSTREET. Chemist.
Saratoga Spring W'ntcr. sold by til Druggists
Lion - Extra, i i I', lis Jvnvii v Uingkr
for Indigestion, Nausea, Heartburn, Sick Iliad
a,-be. Cholera Morbus, Flatulency, Ac., whero a
warming stimulent is required. Its careful pre
paration and entire purity make it a cheap and
reliable article for culinary purposes. Bold every
where, at 50 ets. per bottle. Ask for "Lyon's
Pure Extract." Take no other.
Saratoga Spring W ater, sold by all Druggists
July 18th, 1868, eovrly.
EW GOODS.
The subscribers have Just opened a large at
general assortment of
SPRING k SI'MMKK GOODS
BUYERS IN SEARCH OF BARGAINS are
respectfully invited to call, feeling assured w.
can please all In
QUALITY AMI* UK 14 ft.
TEIIMS: Cash or Produce.
When credit is given if for tttti kests
—after that period interest wilt be charged
accounts.
As H. CRAMER & ('Or
May 3d, ri7.:4t.
r:w FANCY AND MILLINERV - fOKI.
I \ PARALLELED ATTRU'TIOX!
MRS. BORDER & C< >..
fat the store lately occupied by Mrs. Crn AG'.,
have just received the best assortment of FAN' V,
DRY AND MILLINERY HOODS that b. ever
been brought to this place, which tbey will . ;
VERY LOW FOR CASH : consisting, .n part, of
PERHIAN TWILLS,
WOOL DE LA INKS,
PURE MOHAIK LUSTRES.
DE LAINE3,
CALICOS,
MUSLINS,
WHITE COLORED CAMBRH -.
SACKING FLANNELS,
CLOTH FOR SACKS. Ac.,
LADIES' A CHILDREN'S SHAWLS,
NOTIONS, in great variety, Kid, Beaver, IC.- k.
Silk, Lisle and Cotton Gloves: Lamb's WMe
rino and Cotton Hose, for Ladies and Gentle: > ■
Dress Buttons anl Trimmings in great variety.
Paper and Linen Caffs and Collars for la-lit-- .m
gents. Worsted arid Cotton Broiding. Brails. V. .
vet Ribbons, black and bright colors, Crape \Y
and Silk Tissue for Veils: Hopkins' "Own Mat- '
Hoop Skirts, all sizes; G. W. Laird's I>l ■ m
Youth, for the complexion, Ac.
MILLINERY GOODS OF ALL KINDS,
consistingof Bonnets, Hats, Ribbons, Laces. Flow
ers, Ac. * 9 "Milienery work done on shor:
tke, in the neatest and latest styles.
%*CaH and see for. yourselves before I ayin;
elsewhere. We will show our goods with pleasure
free of charge. [May 193 m.]
gEDFOR I)
CLOTHING EMPORIUM.
>E\Y (iOOUS 4T SEW fRICE>.
R. W, BERKSTRESSER &. CO
Having removed to Schaffer'.- Row. Juliana S:..
three doors North of Lewis' Drug Store, we arc
prepared to show our friend? and customers the
finest stock of goods in onr line ever brought t-
Bedford. In
READY-MADE CLOTHING
we have everything that can be asked for, 4" pe
cent lower than last year. COATS, PANT-.
VESTS and SUITS of every description.
DHY GOODS,
CALICOS, MUSLINS, DELAINES. GIN ■
HAMS, Ac.. Ac.
NOTIONS—Latest style Paper nud Liner, C
lars for Ladies and ilcnts, Neckties, Suspend- -.
Handkerchiefs. The best and cheapest H - cry
in town. Skirt Braids, latest styles Skeletons ai 1
best quality.
OU K CASSI MEK K S
will attract the particular attention cf lovers -f
good, fashionable and cheap goods. In Hats we
have a line superior i manufacture to any ev< r
brought to Bedford, as well as all leading an l
standard styles. Gentlemen would do well to ex
amine ouf stock. In Straw Goods we have th
latest styles for gentlemens' wear at greatly re
duced prices. These arc also direct from the
manufacturer and can be sold Tory low. Also,
Shakers of all sizes.
. 'e'CALL, 'EVERYBODY, and sec for yeurseli.
TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS.f'
TEKMS-Casli oi-Pvocluce
B. W. BERKSTRESSER A CO.
NOTlCE—Having changed my Limner rela
tions I desire to close all accounts a* once, either
be note ->r cash. Those indebted will please taVe
notice, and act accordingly.
May! .in. R. W. BKRKSTRKSSEK.
JM FORT ANT TO BUILDERS.
T. lII'RCIII3fEL.L A CO S.
NEW PLANING MILL,
HUNTINGDON, PA.
Having eroctc 1 a fir?t class Mill, wo are now
prepared to furnish ail kinds of
BUILDING MAT F. KIAI -S
of DRY LUMBER at Moderate Prices,
White and Fellow Pine Flooring,
Weather Hoarding,
Door aad Window Frame*.
Doors and Sash,
All kinds of Blinds and Shutta-,
Brackets an l Scrolls sawed to order, W,,od
Mouldings of every description always on hand.
Turning. Newell Posts, Ral,- Ac.
Being situated on the line of tho Peiin.- v!. ,
Railroad and Canal it is convenient for shipping
to any part of the State. The Senior Partner i,<-
ing a practical Architect and Builder will furnish
Plans, Specifications and Detail Drawing f- . all
kinds of buildings.
Orders for work solicited andpromptlv filled.
April S6:3m.
PUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE P.EAI. ES
TATE.
Tho undersigned. Executors of the la-l Will
and Testament of Christian Fcitoo, late of_ Ft
Providence township, deceased, will sell, "up
the premises, on WEDNESDAY, the 26th day >i
JI NK. A. D., 1867. the following Real Estate,
to wit : .
A tract of land situate in the township of East
Providence, containing 2U" acres more or I, • ■
about 100 acres cleared and under fence, with t
log, weatlierl-'iirded dwelling houses thcr- a
erected. a:so a double lg frarnc i>a:n and ,t.
outbuildings. A number of llue fruit trees arc
distributed over the fnnu, and sevcral spring- •!
excellent water arc eonvenient to the iuinrnc
nicntp.
TERMS: One third in hand and the balance
in two equal annual payments.
Sale to commence ut one u'clock on said dav.
ANTHONY FELTON,
CHRIST 1 \N FELTON,
Mayirts. Executor-.
UiXKCUTOH'S NOTICE.
JLd Letters tcstameutary upon tiw estate of t <
per Smith, late of Harrison t , dee'd., hav 4
been granted the undersigned, persons bavin"
claims and those indebted t sai l estate, arc her--
bv notified to present their accounts properly ait
thcnticatcd for settlement.
GEO. W. WILLIAMS,
May 17-fit. Executor.
A LL KINDS OF IMPLEMENTS and M■
il chinery for Farmers at HARTLEY -I
METZGER S. Scythes and Saeds, Uorsr 1!:)-,--'
of different kinds, Hand Rakes, Pitch F<-rk>".
Horse Forks, Water Cans, Scythe Stones au>l
Rifles. [may 21.