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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-09-29
'Esse Temperance Question i!

10 AT the heeis of the little Whig meeting on last
Wednesday evening, week, Mr.. BoYo, of this Bor-
ough, aFFaigned the Rev. JoHy CHAMBERS, in con-
necuon with Temperance speech that gentleman
made in Bedford last summer retailing some of the
low slang that found its way into certain scurrilous
newspapers. He did not undertake, however, TO
produce the endorsement of Rev. Mr.. DAVIS and
Rev. Mr.. BENEDICT that what he asserted was tr,te
lie was careful not even to allude TO these gentle
men, although a public announcement had been made
that they both repudiate the siandcrs propagaed
ganst Mr. Chambers relative to his Bedford speech.
The people thought it little strange, however,
that whilst this chivalrous young gentleman was so
anxious for MIR. Chambers To acfae lis poSttou who
has nothing to do with the campaign more than anv
other private citlzen-he did not say a word about
FRANCS h. JORDAN, (who is candidate for Senator1
defining his postion! Now, it is well known that
Mr. Jordan Is one ofthe leading spirits in the Order
OF the Sons ot Temperance, and one Of its most
gtterng badgesthat lie mas been the head aad front
OF all the P0Hicai Temperance meetings held in Bed
iordthat he has declared that ne would vote for no
man fer the Legislature who would not pledge him
self for Prohbtory Liquor Law-that he himself is
pledged TO vote for and advocate such law in the
event of his electon-and yet neither he nor his
friends can be induced TO open their mouths on
this subject so far lie is concerned! This is mean
in the extreme, and a reckless attempt to get votes
under atye prete"ce 1t is due the people of the
District that Mr.. Jordan should define his position
This is especially due from the fact that up to
within few months past he has always been iling
TO give his opinions this subject without reserve
Why co"ceat them from the people now?
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Wicked Invention /:

GJ~ In order to alarm the fears of the unsuspect-
ing, Fumof has been put aroat by the Wing Know
Nothing Organization that the Catholic Church in
Bedford is filled with arms and other weapons of
DEATH and very respectable man and good citizen
asked US the other day, seriously, if snch was the
fact. Now, the individual who could invent cal
umny like this, is capable of committing any crime
IN the calendar of vice. There are no arms of any
description in the Catholic Church of this place, and
he who asserts that there is, what he kous
10 be malicioasy false. Only few years since,
FRANCS K. SKUNK, of the purest and hest nIen
of the age, was charged, by the fnRqence, with
burning Bibles AMI trampling beneath his feet the
American Flag at Catholic Procession in Pittsburg!
Fresmsm Of Bedord County, you repelled these slam
ders then-wil you not repeI them gain with ten
fold force Answer the question like true Patriots
on the second Tuesday OF October.
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OLD NESTMORELlND SREiAS,

Gy Old WestmoreIand has always proved herself
of the steadiest and ruesi Counties OF the Com
monwealth, aud her devotion to DEMOCRATIC PRINcI-
PIES has given her people aud character
second TO in the Union. When danger threat
beloved institutions, she fails strike
pointed and effective blow for the COUNTRY and
| the CONSTITUTION. We refer the reader with
pride and pleasure 10 address published by the
County Committee OF the GOLD STAR which
will be found or the first page of the Gazette Of to-
day, and which appeared in all the Democratic pa
Pers of GTeensbuTg last week. 1t is from the pen of
THOMAS j. BARCLAY, ESQ. and is one of the
most eloquent political productions we have ever
read. Every sentence is full of force aud meanings
and, whilst we commend the views il contains 10 the
people OF all parties as worthy their most serious
consideration, especially call upon the DEM0
CRACY of BEDFORD COUNTY and of the STATE
to ponder well and carefully the startling truths
IT presents; and any Democrat has thought of tur
ming his back upon the old Republican Party of the
Union, lei him read this great paper and seriously
pause before he commits suicidal, and man
fully determine TO stand by the Flag that bears in its
folds that glorious Constitution which proclams f
QUAIL RIGHTS to all men.
Nothing true, than that WESTMORELAND
has always been regarded with pride by the Demo
eracy OF the State and whilst her brethren expect
from her good report al the coming election, each
County viii salute her, in return with vote cha
racteristic of the strong and generous hearts
which compose the Democracy of the Old Keystone
State.
We have occasionally differed with our brethren Of
Hestmoreand about MEN, but about PRINCE
Piles, and we rejoice that in 1854 they uufurl
BANNER which will be hailed with delight NOT on
y in Pennsylvania, but throughout the Union.
We hope and believe thatths Address will forever
put an end to former difficulties and misunderstood
ings, and that hereafter references for any pur-
pose, will be made to the PAST, either in word OF by
THoUGHr, on either side.
In conclusion, we would just say, that the author
and endorsers of this Address will live in the memo
ry and affections of the Freemen of Pennsylvania
whilst Patriotism continues to be the prominent fea-
ture Of our Government
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introduced by his colleague had cut off all claims TO
establish slavery under the operation OF The old Lass
when the Territory was acquired by The United
States
Slavery is not recognized in the Territories and
IS only subleet 10 local aws-every man there is free
no slave, no master recognized, until the peo-
pie voted IT, They may introduce slavery, il they
wish--ihere was doubt OF that fact-but thar
does not affect the great principle that every poIlt-
cal community shall govern itself. Slavery might
exist in Michigan 10 spite OF Congress- if The people
wished il. The abuse oil power is no reason why
il should not exist.
lie read an extract from Bropson's letter who be
said, was OF the candidates for Governor OF New
fork-he did no know thai they had wenty--ai least
more than he hoped the Democracy OF Michigan
would have-and said the extract was the correct
doctrine on the prime pies ofthe Nebraska bill.
Finally, he advised the convention to let no SYM
pafhy with any section withdraw their sympathy
from the constitution. Michigan, he said, had no
more right TO abolish slavery IN Georgia than Geor-
gia had 10 establish il in Michigan, every polifi-
cal community is independent IN itself. After some
further remarks he retired. The above is only
brief synopsis of his remarks, they occupied
half an hour.
DEATn or PExNsyLyAxIAN.--A stranger fell in
the street at Dayton, Ohio, Saturday morning last
and immediately expired The Coroner was sent
Tor, and II was asceraned that the body that of
Ezekiel Clark, resident OF Ten Mile. Washington
county, Pa, who was on his way TO Illinois, where
he in The habit purchasing cattle for the East
ern market He had on his person two gold watches
and ,443 3l-four thousand dollars OF which was
IN drafts on New Y ork. His friends were telegraph
ed, and the body placed in vault, await their IN
structous.- Puts Post
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gJ-On Wednesday evening of last week our op-
ponents attempted to get up meeting in Bedford
for the benefit of Mr.. RoBlsoN, the Whig candidate
for Congress in this Dstrct but it met with little
encouragement. We werenot present, but credbly
attendance from the Country, notwithstanding Mr..
Robinson had spent the best part of a week here in
trying to drum up an assembage. A majority Of the
citizens of the Borough, of both parties, to hear
him, but heard none indicate that they were
pleased with his remarks. He boldly advocated the
doctrines Of ABOLITIONISM, and even went so
far to declare that, if elected, he would vote for
the repeal of the Fugjtire Stare Lar, Law that
has been emphacally endorsed by all the Statesmen
of the natiou of both parties. HENRY Clay was the
Father OF the Fugitive Slave Law, and exerted all
his eloquent powers for the passage Of the Biil-a
Bill which saved us, in all human probability, from
the horrors OF civil war-and now we have DAVID F.
ROBSON, young lawyer of Franklin county, and
Wing candidate for Congress, openly advocating the
repeal of this great conservative and patriotic mea-
sure! Every man, therefore, who votes for David
f. Robson votes for a rank ABOLITlONIST =
This seemed TO be the subject nearest his heart,
and he spoke OF nothing else. The TARIFF, the great
ho5Jy of the Wing Party only shor, time since, was
not even alluded to, and the VETO and ONE TERM
subjects passed by worjhy of notice!-
DEMOCRATS your PRINCIPLES worthy your
best efforts, and, you regard your interests
and those of your family, well posterty, 90 to
the polls the second Tuesday of October and
the aetoIo Democratic Tlcket-or it, too is worthy
your fullest confidence and respect.
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Ed Z EED:

10 this Borough on Wednesday the Goth inst
JoHN FRANKLIN. infant son of John and Caro-
line Hafer, aged II months and 20 days.
''Beneath the sod, in sweet repose,
Is laid mothers dearest pride;
flower that scarce had walked TO life,
And light and beauty, il died.
God in bis wisdom has recalled
The precious boon bis love had given;
And though the casket monlders here,
Tile gem IS sparkling iu Hearri4.''
In Schesburg, ON the goth inst, NATHANIEL
PHELrs. infant son OF Nathaniel Horn, aged year
months aud days.
''They laid him gently down to rest,
Midst roses sweet perfume,
With hands cIasped sweetly his breast
Within the silent tomb.
With deep humility and prayer,
Oh. let sad hearts crave
The peace and JOY of. Heavenly love
Beyond our Nattey's grave
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Tle Two yvE.is Candidates /.

e. A week or two since published para
graph from the Philadelphia Neps, leading Kao,c
Nottihg Whig paper, in which the Editor declared,
10 conlncton with the Editor of the American Bqia-
ney, Natfre paper, that Mr.. PotLock could not be
elected whilst BESJAAiN Rusu BRApFoRp remained
The standard bearer of the latter named Party. We
now have the declaration of Bradford over his own
signature, that he will not Aecliae consequently
Wing friends have no hops Of electing Pollock,
cordlng 10 their declaration, deliberately made
and published.
Below will be found Mr.. BRApFoRD's letter as we
find it in late No. of the Daily Union OF Pttsbnrg,
TO which we especially invite the attention OF our
onponents:
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Illness Of Gov. BigIer.

Ct The reader viii be gratified to learn that
Gov. BlcLER has recovered from his recent Sc
we're aiilictioa. On his return home from the
northern part of the State, he was taken sick at
Waverly, in the State of New York, and, for a
long time, human skill seemed to fail in render
ing him any relief In council of a number
of able physicians, several abandoned the case.
A change of treatment having been determined
upon, however, in forty eight hours thereafter
he was pronounced out of danger, and now en-
Joys bis usual good health, although very weak
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Democratic State Central Committee.

The Democratic State Central Committee met at
Philadelphia on the 18th inst. J. Ellis Bonham, Esq.
Chairman, presided The proceedings of the Com
mittee were conducted with unanimity and spirit
The following telegraphic communication was re-
ceved from Gov. BIGLER:
TO State Central Committee.
GENTLEMEN My recovery is rapid shall be
able to ride into the country Tomorrow intend
to visit Tioga and Warren counties, and then return
TO the city. | expect TO give ten days active canvas
sing in the East before the election.
VIM. BIGLER.
Warerly, Sept. 18th. 1851.
Whereupon the following resolution was consider
ed and adopted:
Resolred, That owing TO the recent severe indis-
position Of the Governor, and his inability TO attend
TO all the appointments he may have made 10 address
the people III various parts OF the State, call upon
Democratic friends in the western and middle
counties to invite efficient and distinguished speakers
10 take his place at their public Democratic Mass
Meetings. Adjourned.
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'R'HEE1 CONSTITUTION
SIZE FROM POLLUTONi!!

& We publish on the first page the proceedings,
IN part, of the greatest Meeting held in Phadel-
phia which took place Tuesday night of last week.
Its object was 10 commemorate the Anniversary of
the adoption of the Constitution Of lie Umted States.
The speeches and resolutions are both eloquent and
Patriotic, and breath the same spirit that actuated
our fathers in 177Gl Able addresses were delivered
oy Hon. J. f. BoNHAM, Col. PAGE, Mr.. CaDwA1ADER,
Nj. WITTE, Gen. WALLBRIDGE, OF New York, Col
FLORENCE, Mr.. CAREtGAS. Mr.. Power, Mr.. J. NJ.
RUsn, MIR. TYLEE, Mr.. B. Rrsu, Col. RIxGwALr,
and others
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SEE ilEREi

Cfthe nine delegates from Pennsylvania who
signed the Declaration of Independence, four
were foreigners, namely, Robert Morris, who
was born in England: James Smith and George
Taylor, who were born in ireland; and James
Wilson, who was born in Scotland. OF the re-
naming five, at least two Benjamin Franklin
and John Morton, were children of foreign pa
rents; 50 that six out of the nine signers of the
Declaration Of Independence from this State did
not possess the Know-Nothing requirements, and
four OF them were downright foreigners
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ADDRESS OF GOV. BIGLER.

After our paper was ready for press, we
received an Address from Gov. Bigler to the
People Of Pennsylvania, in the Argus and
Pennsylvania, OF Philadelphia, which will
command the admiration of every candid man
in the Commonwealth. 1t gives an honest ac-
count Of his stewardship TO the present time,
and sets forth, in pointed terms, the principles
by which he will be governed in the event of
his reelection. We will publish this great
State paper next week, and ask the People to
LOOK FOR IT!
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Opinion of Chief Justice Black.

This cause came on to be heard before the
supreme court, on the btll Of complaint on the
answer of the defendants, and on the proofs and
evidence taken BY both parties, and was argued
by counsel. And therrupon it appears 10 this
court, that the defendants have built, and dc
now use and maintain certain railroad, known
as the Erie and Northeast raiiroad of which
said railroad, part is within the present limits
of the city Of Erie, and upon certain streets
thereof, and another part is upon the bed of a
certain public road, known as the Buffalo road
in Harbor Greek township. Erie county; and
that the said railroad in those parts thereof, is a
public and common nuisance:
II is, therefore, ordered, and adudged and
decreed, that the defendants shall, on or before
the expiration Of four months from this date,
break up SO much of their said road as lies upon
the said streets, and upon the Buffalo road, and
remove the materials thereof, so as to leave the
said streets and road in as good condition as they
were in before the construction of said railroad
And it is further declared and adudged, that
the said defendants are bound to make the bor-
ough OF Erie, with such limits as it had in 1912
the western terminus of their railroad. 1t is,
therefore, decreed and ordered, that the said
defendants shall, within four months from this
date, change the route and construction Of their
railroad accordingly, and make their western
terminus at what was the eastern line of the
said borough in 1912, or within the same bor-
ough. And the said defendants shall recon
construct their railroad to supply the parts here
by ordered to be broken up, according to plans
and specifications to be by them made, and 10 be
submitted to and approved by this court, on
full notice to the counsel of the commonwealth,
and not otherwise.
And defendants shall pay all lawful costs, TO
be taxed BY the prothonotary.
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u Although there is not a single CATHOLIC
upon the Democratic Ticket-and although no Cath
Ollie was candidate for any Office in the gilt of
the people-certan men trying TO create the
Impression that the election of the Democratic Tick
ct will place the entire affairs OF the County III the
hands of the Catholics. A more unjust and disgrace
iu system Of eectioneering could well be nven-
ted. Members OF the Catholic Church in Bedford
County have seldom aspred 10 offices Of any kind
bat whenever they have filled one they have dis
charged their duties just faithfully and honestly as
any other class Of people, How do matters stand in
Bedford county3 Mr.. Rusu, the Poor House rea-
surer, is Catholic, appointed by entire PyOtes-
tam Board-and more honest aud upright man can
not be found in Bedford or in the county. Mr. Hm-
DEFIANT, Catholic, holds a little Post Office on
Dry Ridge not worth attending TO, which he took,
at the urgent request of Protesiants merely to accou-
modate the People of the neghborhood. Mr. SAurp,
Catholic, holds the office of Post Master in Bedford,
and got his Commission from the late WING Postmas-
ter Generals This the sum total OF all the offices
held by Catholics in Bedford county, and the iuRas-
e''ee that appointed them. Does any honest man see
IN this any thing 10 alarm him
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WILLIAM VERT,
FRED'k TURNER,
JOHN CONRAD,
PROPOSALS For W00n.
Sept. 80, 1854.

Sealed Proposals will be received at the Com
miSsioner's Citice of Bedford County, for fur
nishng Thirty-fve Cords good White or Chest
nut Oak Wood, for The use OF the Public Build
ngs. Twenty Cord 10 br delivered at the Jail
and Fifteen Cord to be delivered at the Court
House. Said wood to he ranked at the above
places. The lowest and best bidder to have
the Contract. Five Cord TO be delivered at
each place within two weeks after the Contract
is given out, balance TO BE- delivered by the lst
of November.
By order Of the Commissioners.
A. S. RUSSELL, Clerk.
Sept. %, 1854.
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Workmen continued digging energetie,n.
during last night, the we'll at the paper mill :,
search OF the three bodies that bad been bur,,,
by the accident OF yesterday. Abour 10 o'eloel,
al night, they reached the body Of the elder
Robinson, some twenty feet from the ton. and
strange to relate found him still living, and abI'
10 converse. Owing TO the difficulty of sipt-
Ing carblug, for protection, he was NO, eytr;
Gated until 10 O'Clock TO dav. He partool.
however, IN the morning, ofa cup Of coffee
With the exception OF l!ttle space about hi,
face, he vas completely surrounded by fbr
earth. How he was preserved is rather a mye-
terry.
Within distance of ten feet further, the h.
borers will reach The bodies of the two yoopy
men. Ofcourse, hopes continue 10 be enter,
tanned as to their recovery. Irnot smotherqd
by the clay, they may yet be found SURVIVING,
and supplied with air from pipe which reaches
from the bottom of the we'll MO the bed Of tb.
river. Crowds continue 10 come and 90. and
much interest is manifested as 10 tile result n.
further excavations
4 SNAKE WITHIN SNAkE.-A short time
since Mr.. w. w. Hiuklr, while moving IN
a field on his farm near this place, encountered
a black snake over five feet in length. As ihs
animal rrared, Mir. H., by dexterous blow
from the sythe, severed his head from his body.
Upon examination the tail of another snake was
discovered protrnding from the throat, which.
upon being extricated proved TO be garlersnakr
more than three feet in length The smaller
snake had been swallowed by the larger without
breaking bone IN lis body. They were both
thrown into the field and ii is worthy of re-
mark that in few hours they were entirely
consumed by the grasshoppers.
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Comn.nniealea Ia IL 0a.elle.

The year 1851 will be long remembered on ac-
count OF the four great 17ges that have broken
during II. First the Plague OF Kno1c- NothiA esdq
which threatens 10 bring to nough the glorious char
ter OF our liberties for which fore fathers bed, the
Constitution Of the United States, which secures 10
every man the right to worship God as he pleaSes.
l he second Plague Is that OF the unprecedented
drouth which has burnt up so vast portion of this
country he third one Is the Plague of the Grass
hoppers which have consumed the grass and in ma
ny places, injured the grain and the corn fields. The
fourth is the Cholera which is raging IN different
sections of the land. These latter three Plaques
have followed the Know Nothing Piugae and may
well be believed 10 be the baIeiu fruits are ga
theTnS from this PesIeBce, The AeacfcSt pIugue of
aH When God strikes the earth, II IS more IN pity
Than IN anger his justice is always tempered with
mercy Not 50 are the plaques thai mfscts up
on his fellow man. Hence when Rotal David re-
ceved his choice of Plaques from God or man, he
wisely declined the latter and preferred the former
justly reasoning, that he would find some Eercv in
God's lntilctlon--bnt none in mans. 'sLet me fall
no", he says, 'no the hands OF God ftor Hrs ner-
cies great, and let me not fall into the hands of
man" The last three Plaques mentioned will soon
pass away, and even be turned into good by a mer-
ciul providence who educes good from evil. But
should the INST Plague not be stayed, there viii
be an end forever to the glorious fabric of wisdom
reared by the hands of Washington, Jefferson FRANK
I'm, Hancock Carroll, Adams, and all great and
glorious fathers and patriots OF the American Revo-
lutIon and OF their generous and brave co-operators
Lafayette, De kab, kosiusko, Pulaski and the resi-
OF ihe@e gallant spirits that rescue fIom
BRUSH oppression. Forbid It Heaven that a mid
night secret band OF miscTeants and desperadoes
should destroy, IN hour what it cost these great
and good men so much time, labour, treasure and
biooa I" establish! FEEEMEN, ARISE the Ark OF
American Liberty is in dangeT.
VOX pOpTrTt
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NOTICE.
Sept. %, 1854.

The undersigned appointed by the Orphans
Court of Bedford County, 10 examine, into and
report the facts, in the matter of the application
of Nicholas Kegg, to said Court, TO have the re-
cognzance entered into by him to Joshua Kegg,
one of the heirs of John kesg, deceased, mark
ed satisfied, will attend to the duties of said APP
pointmeat at the office Of Jno. p Reed. in the
Borough of Bedford, on Thursday, the 10Th day
of October next, at - O'Clock, when and where
all persons interested can attend if they think
proper.
JNO. MOWER,
Sept. %, 1854. .dudHor
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Three Men I'm a Well.

At O'Clock, this morning, well adjoining
Hanna's paper mill was suddenly filled up, by
the gravel from the sides caving in. William
and Archibald Robinson, father and son, en-
gagged in digging the well were at the bottom
"a young man by the name OF w. Shplev
Spence, in company with another by the name
OF Bullock, wer. setting near the mouth ofthe
well at the time. Young Spence was carried
in with the gravel; Bullock escaped. Spence
was heard to groan-ehorts were made to reach
him but workmen were compelled to suspend
until frame work was made for their protec-
ton. The two Robinson's are buried to the
depth of 81 feet-Spence probably not more
than half that distance. They are all dead,
doubtIess--or will be before they can be reach
ed, which will require from one to two days.
SteabenUiite Herald, Sept. d.