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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-07-28

matcy connected with him for months in the
discharge Of official dnty--in the varied rela-
tions Of social, political and official life, we have
happened to have every opportunity to observe
the character of the man. And every hour
spent opened but more strongly to our view, the
stern, unbendlng integrity OF bis heart--thr SIM
cere and honest purpose Of his character. five
were told from above that but one honest man
lived on this iootstool, we should as soon point
to him as any person we ever knew. And
when we see him sillified, abused and scandal
lied as we have seen for the past few weeks,
shall defend him regardless of consequences
We will not sit coolly by, and see talsrhood and
scandal triumph in The downfall Of integrity and
worth, without rebuke. We will not see a
man of the moral worth of William BigIer, who
has ruined health, sacrificed ease and comfort,
well as pecuniary profit, in the service OF the
people of this State ~ we say, We will not see
him slandered and disgraced by set ofunprin-
priacPied and malignant demagoguts, without
defending him to the last extremity OF truth and
justice'
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JrLy 3, 1854.

JULy 3, 1854
GENTLEMEN II thank you for the invitation
with which, as official representatives ofthe So
ciety OF Tammany, YOU have honored me, 10
meet with you at the old Wlgwam on the COM
lag Fourth Of July. My engagements else
where will prevent what would otherwise be a
source of high qualification.
This great anniversary finds our country at
peace with all the world. though war agitates
or alarms almost every other nation. Is not
this signal illustration OF the revolutionary
policy which severed US from the wrrtched en-
taagements of the European systems OF govern
mrnt How calmly aud steadily do public
prosperity and private happiness, on this side
OF the Atlantic, rule the hour while, on the
other, the struggles Of guilty ambition are shak-
Jag the foundations of social order, lnaclIng
present misery and clouding the future with
prospects OF endless strife, grinding taxation,
and bitter oppression. Thanks-grateiul and
constant thankS-to our sireS OF 20.
Let US strive TO preserve unimpared the bless
ings we enjoy. Vigilance mast be alive and
quick. Faction assaiIs in turn every thing that
has moral or political value. The Constitution,
early and repeatedly attacked, and sometimes
glaringly violated, owes It's rescue and reStora-
tion to the Democracy alone. The Union, the
indispensable Union, pushed to Precipice, was
but recently backed and saved. And now, l
am told, that even the principles and patriots
exultingly commemorated on the Fourth of Ju-
ly, are, in certain places, to be deprecated and
censured with sounds of sadness and drapery Of
mourning Let the powerful and conservative
Columbian Order promptly and justly charac-
| tprise proceeding so utterly and ianaticaIly
un-American-
| am, gentlemen, very respectfully. your fel-
low-citizen and friend.
G. NJ. DALLAS.
To Elijah F. Purdy, Grand Sachrm, and ].
B. Hetherton, Scribe, sc.
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Adams Express.

10 JAMES N. GIBSON, Esq having been appointed
Agent, in Bedford, for Adams Express, all persons
wanting articles by this speedy mode of conveyaRce,
be accommodated by calling at his store, nearly
opposite the Bedford Hotel.
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REY. JOHN CAirlRERs.

Bg- This eminent Divine preachedla the PreAT-
teran Church, OF Bedford, on last Sabbath eveH1g,
week-in the Lutheran Church on last Sahbath--and
at the Bedford Springs on The afternoon Of the
day 0neach occasion he had large and very at
tentive audience.
For upwards Of quarter Of a century, DR.. c.
has been the Pastor Of Congregation in Philadelphia,
said to be one of the largest in that City. After
hearing him preach, we are ~ astonished that his
church should be constantly crowded during the
hours of service neither astonished that his
fame, as speaker, should be familiar to the whole
country for he certainly possesses powers in the pull
pit given to but few men. His entirely
extemporaneous and hence he keeps the eyes of his
hearers upon him from the moment he commences
until he closes The people who have such man
to minister 10 their spiritual wants, favored,
i3deed.
There is another trait in the character of Mr..
CHAMBeRs web calculated TO endear him 10 any peo-
pie among whom he associates. We mean his fine
social qualities, when of the pulpit, which enable
him to mix with the people, and converse upon all
proper subjects without reserve atiectation. The
minister who does this, always secures the love,
confidence, and respect Of his charge.
10 Some OF our Wing friends i'm Bedford don'f
like the Temperance Address recenty delivered in
Bedford, BY the Rev. DIR. CnAnDEKs, and, to give
force TO their dislike they have taken the liberty of
grossly msyepreseAtiug hs ren,ayhs, by trying
the impression that il entirely Of political char
acer. Now, whilst it is true that DR.. Chambers is
a Democrat in whom there no guile, and hasleveh
attempted 10 disguise the fact of has devotion TO De-
moclatic principles, yet venture TO assert that,
in period Of thirty years, during which time he has
presided congregation in Philadelphia, mo
man can be found who will say that he attempt-
ed TO influence his vote! ~
'---Dr CnAMBKEs knows Gov BIGI.ER we'll. He has
known him for many years, infinatetg-and, in his
Address, he took occasion 10 speak, briefly, of the
high morai steadad which has characterized his pri
rae as well as pubiie tife, and SAID that he had it
from the lips The Governor, as we'll by letter
that he would sanction any s'pcoper'' Prohibitory
Law the Legislature might pass ace0fD'amcs pith
tie ,rH Of tire People. This is exactly what the Co
vernon said in his letter to the State Temperance
Conventlon-no nothing more--nohing less--and what
he has said, and viii continue 10 say, TO all who in
teFrogate him the subject.
The secret of the hostility Of our Wing neIghbors
to DR.. Chambers Address, can be plainly traced
TO his bold denunciation of the new order of
''kN0W NOTHlNGS,'' whom he STYLED ''serret
seoyu combinattom," unworthy the couutenance or
support of American freemen-G~t tiny dare aroc
tie fact This was the rub that raised their brstles
aud extorted the gratnt for, whilst it is known that
the '.great National Hhig Party OF Pennsy vania''
have sold out this fearful combination, they are
ashamed 10 acknowledge the fact in Mrir fqperst'e
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GJ@ VIZ are authorized 10 announce Mai. SAaiuEL
Fl. TArE, OF this Borough, as a candidate for Pro-
thonatory subject to the decision of the Democratic
County Convention.
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Address of the State Central Com
mittee,

@ we publish on the first page OF the Gazette of
to-day the hrst Address OF The Democratic State Cen
ifai eonmi''ee' anu commend IL 10 our readers as
one oil Tue most ioreioie ana convincing papers ever
presented LOT me cohsideratioh OF Ae people OF fenn
sSi'aha' Il shooiu be cafeiuhy -s'udiea ny every
DeH'oeid' N 'He Co'h'noh"edi'n' anu We lius' us
ieNs'h VIII ueter none rom reading H. holos up
@ Oh ki4s Ieaaers oi the oPposl'ioh IN
= 'e s.'s = an :
80 - 49,
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Executive CHAMBER, I
July q, 1851. {

j. ELS Boahan, Esq:
DEAR SIR The manner Of conducting the Guber-
material canvass has, observe, become topic of
newspaper discussion. and have deemed it proper,
that acceant to place my views on the subject IN
the possession of the State Central Committee.
You will remember that when travelling the State
in 1851 deprecated the 'stumpiug system as liable
TO manifest and weighty objections. That | en-
braced il a matter Of necessity than OF choice
The opponents OF the Democratic party had com
menced the practice in 1915 and then again i'll 1851
and there seemed to be alternative left but 10 meet
them in their own chosen way. A similar alterna-
tive may be again presented Indeed, if the oppo-
~iton press is 10 be regarded as good authority,
Judge Pollock of the most prominent and talent
ed Of the opposing candidates has already determined
to canvass the State by holding a series of public
meetings.
I he Committee Will, therefore, regard the demo-
cratic candidate as subject TO the pleasure of his
friends, far the performance of his official duties
may permit. | shall most cheerfuy meet and ad-
dress my felow-ciiizens touching the present aspect
Of political affairs, such times and places the
State as may be deemed proper.
have no opinions TO disguise any subject 10 be
in the feast affected by the election Of a Governor
am willing and anxious that each eector should I'M
ders,aRd as far as possible, the effect of the vote
which be is about 10 cast. Beside, my official acts
are matters OF public concern, and IN passing upon
their wisdotn Justice and policy, the people have
right 10 all the facts and information that can be
thrown before them. ! shall, therefore, stand pre-
pared 10 account for my stewardship by speaking 10
our paFy friends in the usual way, or, if preferred
by melting Judge Pollock before the people without
distinction OF party and discussing political topics
past and present State and National great and small.
This am willing do TO the extent OF my spare time
and limited abilities, and during the continuance oil
my health, which, thank God, is now excellent.
Very truly, your obedient servant,
J.D
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0-5F We authorized to announce WIN. II. HAITI,
E~qs of Bedford, candidate for the Legislature,
subjeet fAthe decision OF the Democratic District
Conference.
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Terrible Raaroqd .4cctdent- FrightfM Leu
Of an Engine md Baggage Gar.


Yesterday afternoon. terrible accident oc-
Cured on tire Chic and Mississippi Railroad, at
distance of about fifteen miles beyond Le5an
on, ILL., The construction train was passing
ont to the end ofthp road as far as it Is con-
Structed, laden with five or six car loads of the
heavy I rail, and when passing over the eight
hundred or a thousand feet OF truSSrl work which
crosses Shoal Greek Bottom, at about 4 O'Clock
in the afternoon, the timbers gave way, and pre-
cipitated three or four OF the cars, with num-
Der of Iahoring hands, upon the ground, some
fifteen or sixteen feet below. The smash up
was terrible.
Some fifteen or sixteen persons were badly
injured, one of whom died short time after the
accident, aud brought 10 Casseyvillp, and
buried last night. A boy was picked up
from beneath some eight or ten OF the heavy
rails, but to the aStoniShment OF all, was not
dangerously injured. He happened to fail in
the mud the soitnpss of which preserved his
life. The locomotive escaped injury. Whrn
the engineer saw the iruSsel work begin TO give
wav, he opened all the valves in a second,
which shot the engine clear over the falling
tinbefs, and also dragged over one Of the bag
gage cars. We have beard nothing as vet in
regard TO The persons hurt by the accident, but
fear that fatal injuries have been sustained by
many of them.-St. Louis iafejiigencer, july
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u We are authorized to announce WV.
CESSNA, Esq. of Colerain, as a candidate for
county commissioner, subject to the decision Of
the Democratic County Convention.
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SNAKE FASCINATION.

The St. Louis HeraId gives an account of the
fascination, resulting in death, by large black
snake, Of little girl, about thirteen years Of
age, named C'MAEA. For long time, the girl
was observed to be in i'll health and when food
given her, she would always 90 out to the
creek to eat it. On returning, she invariably
complained of being hungry and if more food
was handed her, she would again r'turn to the
creek. A short Time ago, her father followed
her, unprrcrived, and was Mortified to see, as
soon aS she took her seat, huge biaCkSnake
slowly raise its head into her lap and receive a
piece OF bread from her hand. Whenever she
attempted TO take a bite the snake would COM
mence kissing, and the child, trembling like
leaf, would promptly return it to the snake.
The father made some noise which frightened
the snake, and the little girl ran off home. She
refused to answer any questions. Next morn
ing she took another piece, and started to the
creek. The father folloWedswith gun, and
when the snake appeared, shot it, The child
was seized with SpasmS, sQurning and writh-
ing like the snake, and died the same moment
the snake did, in great agony. The Herald
vouches for the truth Of the foregoing.
SINGULAR AND FATAL AccIDENr-We no
ticed on Wednesday the death of Jacoo Riven-
berger, employed by the Central Railroad Com
pany to attend the bridge over the Irondequoit
creek, few miles east of this city. The man
ner in which the accident happened was Curl
Gus, and it may be many years before we hear
of death in similar manner. We got the
particulars of the affair from Coroner Quin,
who held an inquest in view of the body OF the
deceased. The express train which left this
city for Syracuse on Tuesday morning We're
somewhat behind time, and running at high
speed--nearly mile minute-when the ac-
cident happened. As The train crossed the
bridge alluded TO a stick of beach wood weigh
ing twelve pounds and three quarters fell from
the tender, striking the side of the bridge. 1t
then few along the coarse Of the train twenty
six feet, where Mr.. Rvenberger was standing,
striking him upon the head, crushed the skull
upon the brain, producing almost instant death.
This did not materially check its force, for il
passed thirty feet further, struck in the sand,
and then bounded twenty-six feet further still
before it came to a rest, m&king distance Of
eishty-two .i feet feet whieh,it velIrd after i LEFT
and what may appear stranger still, il was
ahead the tender when it came to faal stop,
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DIR. ?. :. THOMPSON

Having permanently located at Centreville,
Bedfad Gpsnty, Pa. offers bis Professional ser
vices 70 ire taffzeas of the surrounding Coun-
try. Otficeiand Residence at the Halfway
House. w
July 28,s1S5t.-2m.
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LFoht nc JN2EtNts F9tHHteSI'
TIE CANVkSS-C0 CORRESPONDENCE.
B. Bratton, Esq

i. Is. Bnatton, Esq
SIR:-As much speculation has appeared in the
public press touching the intentions OF Gov. Blgler,
the Democratic candidate in the present canvass for
the office he has ably and faithfully filled, and as
very mknd and uncharitabe attacks have been re-
peatedy made upon hun IN this connection. have
deemed il act OF justice we'll 10 him as TO the
Democratic party and the people of the Common
wealth, tn give publictyto TO the annexed letter adj
dressed to for the of the State Central Com
mittee.
The public will discover in this communication,
another exhibition of that honesty sincerity and fair
ness of purpose which has much distinguished the
course Of lis author IN the various responsible posi-
tons with which the people have honored him. Gov
Bigler is willing to meet Mr. Pollock OF Mr.. Brad
ford, or both the opposition candidates, before the
people and discuss the various political issues of the
dayLand in such discussion cause, the cause of
republicanism and truth, has nothing tosfear. Our
principles have only 10 be known and une~rstnhd, "a
be properly appreciated
Very respectfully. &c,
j. ELLIS BONHAM.
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ID 4 u ID:

In ST. Thomas, Franklin Comfy, Pa, on Friday
last Mrs. ELIZABETH AIsIP (moher of John Alsip,
Esq. herf of Bedford County,) in the fist year of
her age.
The deceased was most estimable lady, and was
beloved by all who knew her. She had been afGict-
ed for nearly 20 years, which she bore with true
Christian fortitude-never complaining murmur
ing. She died in full assurance Of her acceptance
with God, and her remains followed TO the
grave by an immense oncoarse Of citizens. Peace
10 hekashes 49,
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"AYOV EOTHlNGS. !"

By- The Philadelphia Argus, of last Friday, bold
~ charges Judge RoLLocK, the Wing nominee for
Governor, with having joined the ntolerant order OF
..Know Nothings." and challenges denial. Now,
whilst some Of the wings ,euy this charge in their
private Conversations their papers entirely silent
on the subject. We do not wish to do Judge Pol
LOCK Injustice, and, not the charge preferred
gainst him in the pointed terms in which il Is, we
should certainly not aid IN giving 1t currency. The
Argus il will be seen, fixes the time and the place
when and where he joined, and the Editors assert
that they have abndanta and convincing proof of the
fact. We herewith suboln the article from the
Argus TO which we allude. 1t speaks for itself:
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eur Opponents and the Fourth Of JaIy.

The Peansylcanian mentions il as fact not
unworthy Of notice, that no public drmonstra-
tion whatever was made in Philadelphia by the
Wing party, or any of the organizations aifiia-
ted with it, in honor Of the recent anniversary
Of American Independence. At the last meet
ing Of the Councils, He upper branch passed a
resolution TO have the Declaration of GnGepend-
ence read in the Hall where it was originally
adopted, and the Common Council concurred
in it, bat it was afterwards re-cOaStaefed by the
Select Council and iaid on the tabic. The cause
of this retrograde movement was not explained.
But it is not unfair TO presume that the giaring
contrast between the political attitude Of the
Know-Nothing rulers and that of the sagcs and
heroes of '76 rebukrd the former too strongly.
Or perhaps they consider it inconsistent for the
new political order of ''Americans" 10 celebrate
the adoption of document like the Drclara-
ton of independence, which was signed by a
number Of foreigners.
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BiGLER IN YonK.-The York Democratic
Press says From Information eiicited by dill
gent enquiry, we feel warranted 10 saying that
Governor BlGLER will receive the fnll vote Of
the Democratic party in York county. The
Democracy in this region have no r,ason 10 re-
gret the confidence which they placed in him
three years ago. We make this statement be-
cause an effort has been made 10 create an Inn
preston abroad that there is great DETECTION
in our county, for the purpose OF drceiving the
Democracy IN other counties.
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Letter from Hon. Geo. II. Dallas.

The following letter from Hon. George NJ.
ion in New York, on the 4th -
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-11-24

dBLANK DEEDS. MORTGAGES.
q uit. claims, Contracts, &c, kept ON hand ef
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-11-24

CIsTEREs.-Look! to your cistefnk To
any one who has examined the contents Of
a cistern. it is evident that the water ahd
dirt at the bottom often have q strong
stencil in them. while the water in the upI
per part is comparatively sweet and pure.
This is owing to the animal matter, that set
ties to the bottom forming mass Of putrid
carrion. In all rain, river; and SEQ water.
there are immense numbers Of animals %
small as to be invisible to the naked eye.
Infuse a little pepper into II, 10 give activity
to them. and then examine it with mic.
foscope. and it will be alive With animelcu-
iae. They are called infasoria- They sre
short.lived, and from their immense nuns
bers. often form one-iourth of the rich mud
at the mouths OF our rivers. So with the
mud in the bottom of our cistefhs II 10
caused principally. by the deposit Of this
animal matter, and undergoes dseotdposis
ton, putridiy. and produces stencil, the
same as any other animal matter. Unless
it 10 cleaned out at least once year, the
water becomes the essence OF carrion. To
say nothing Of the. unpleasant snelL its
use. undoubtedly, is often the cause Of sick
mesa and DEATH Ohio Farmer. M
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-11-24
nan Cartridge. and BomD sheIiss.

btatt OOtfhuHeF Wuu hHDmD HmouN1s
Some few years back M. Harlock es,
tablished sitaih iaciofy in Northheek nad
about two years back the factory was pass-
ed into the hands Of Mr.. Lacy; but tho war
10 the east seems to have made 1, more
profitable to him 10 give up this factory:
and to let the building. so that il SNOW Z.
used for the purpose solely Of manpfactur-
ing cartridges for the use Of the army in the
East. The building which is situated on
the Thames, in the parish Of Norih6eet. ID
now in the occupation Of Messrs. Schlssin-
ger and Hills, who have taken q contract
from Government TO manufacture entirely
thirty i've, millions Of ball cartridges for tha
army in the East In the man iifseturs of
these are employed upwards Of 500 men,
women and children, many OF whom would
not otherwise be earning = single penhy.---
Some Of The youngest children employed
are not more than seven years Of age, and
the youngest of whom can earn a. much
as from to 6s. week. These children
are employed in making envelopes in which
the cartridges are packed previous 70 pack;
ing. The women and children are employed
in rolling up The paper cartridge cases, which
are made Of what is called short hand, OF
Whitley brown paper, and not Cartridge ps-
per-" and, putting the bullets into them:
these persons are paid piece work, and can
earn from to los, per week. These castt
are passed Into o!het foSms, whet6 they
are filled with the requisite amount Of pow
der; and then other men and boys are EN-.
ployed in shaking down the powder, not
ramming it, and doubling over the surplus
end Of the case-the end bit off By the sol.
der. Ten Of the cartridges are then packed
in one Of the envelopes made by The chill.
drrn. In another part Of the building
number Of men are employed in casting
bullets; these are cast in rows Of FIVE, tw3
rows being cast in one mould; each casting
produces ten bulletsi these are next carried
to tables at which men are employed in cut
ting the bullets from the surplus metal.
The boys are paid ls day and over time.
and many tf them. earn los. a week. The
cartridges. after being packed h tens in che
envelopes, are then packed in the deal boz.
es, each containing 100 packages or 1000
! cartridges. The boxes are then packed ia
oilcloth, with an outer covering of white
canvas, and are then sent over to Tilburry
Fort, Mr. Larcy being under contract with
the Government to convey them across the
river. We understand that about 100 boxes
are packed daily, and even at this rate il
will occupy more than one whole year be-
fore the contract will be completed, so thst
it would seem that the Government does
not anticipate Sery speedy termination Of
the present war. We understand, also, that
the same firm on Tuesday last took cou-
tract from the Government for the tnanu1
facture of $4,000 bombs complete.