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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-11-02

i Among the property banded over to the cap
tain was the sum OF one hundred and eight dol
! lars and thirty-nine cents in gold, silver and
bills, by Mr.. Harland, the receipts OF the insti-
tuition up 10 the time of the arrests.
! The complaints having been made and enter
ed upon the register, the prisoners were taken
/ below and locked up in se?eFate cells; after
which the S.ation-house was cleared OF those
persons having no business there.
The following statement relative TO the af-
fair was made BY Captain Turnbull to our re-
porters:
The captain says his attention Hast EVENING"
was attracted 10 the place by atge crowd at
/ the front door, among whom he recognized sew
eral suspicious characters. He Immediately
sought Capt. Kissner the Fourteenth Ward,
and consulted with him on tbp subject, which
consultation resulted in a determination TO visit
the place, as they both had duriag the day
heard rumorS that disturbance was anticipated
at the club in the evening. They accordingly
went up, bat We're stopped at the door. Hay-
ing stated who they were, the door-keeper told
them that il was only private party, aud that
they had no business there in their official Ca
paclty. They then paid twenty-five cents each
and We're allowed 10 enter. Tney proceeded TO
making a speech, uspg language in violation
OF all decency. Alter listening short time to
his remarks, they returned 10 the rear OF the
room, when he heard a scufile in the hall, aud
upon going out found Mr.. Cockeiair and Mr..
Harland, the door-keeper, cIinchrd. Captain
Iurnbuli asked HarIand If his name was Wheel
rr, TO which Harland replied ia the negative
and that h- was only the door-keeper. Upon
complaint OF Cockefair, Mr.. Harland was tnen
arrested on charge OF assault and battery. At
THIS time Mr.. Brisbane came into the hall, when
ne was also apPrehended Tor disorderly conduct.
Mr. Henderson made some impetlneni remarks,
wnen the captain told him 10 90 on, or he
would arrest hIm; but the former replied that
he could not take him. Henderson then call
ed for his irIeuds, aad Capt. Furnbull called
upon the citIzrns ior assistance. Henderson
aud his brother were then arrested, the former,
as was alledged, ior interfering with an officer
IN the dIschar5e OF ms duty, and the latter Tor
attempting 10 rescue prisoner.
MIR. Hariand told our reporter, on a visit to
his cell, that the trSt disturbance which be saw
was from man who came up TO hIm and at
tempted 10 pass hun without paying the usual
charge. He stopped han, and the man, VINO
proved to be MIR. Cockriar, shadow" as
We were informed by policeman, caught MIR.
III. by the collar, aud there were some blows.
s4r. faslaRd called apoa Capt. Turnbull, who
was near by, 10 arrest the intruder, and was
himself nuediateiy arrested.
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From Hs n. I. Erwe,s, Oct. 10.
HORRIBLE CATASTROPHE.

About O'Clock this morning the police Of
the First Ward were alarmed BY the cry OF fire
from the house No - State street, and hasten-
ing to the place, found on The piazza, in front
OF the house, man, woman and two children
endeavoring 10 escape.
The children were handed down 10 some OF
the police, while others, with few neighbors.
broke ID the front door 10 release the remaining
inmates oil the house, but, as soon as practicable,
search was made and several persons brought
out, among them one woman, who was sent
to the hospital fatally burned. II was nearly
fifteen minutes before the arrival of the fire.
men, meantime there were twelve or fifteen per-
sons in the house.
The first floor was occupied by MIR. Maconey,
wife and child. On the second floor lived the
family of Henry Lubbs. who gave the alarm.
Fhe third story was ocenpied by Oliver d.
Vandenburg, wife, two children, and the moth
er and sister of Mrs. Vandenburg Mrs. Catha-
rine Peacock, aged 80, and Miss Mary Pea
cock, aged 49,
The fourth floor was occupied by Mrs Brown.
wife OF one of the mates on Savannah SIAM
er. lite boy, aged years. her nephew, was
with her on visit. In the attic were two SER
wants of Mr.. Lubbs, one named Julia Recas, and
German girl Mr.. Lubbs says they called Free
derica. Miss Becker, sewing woman, who
boarded with Mr.. Lnbbs also slept in the at
tic.
All those on the first and second floors es-
caPed. The dead and injured are as follows
Mrs. Peacock, aged 80 years.
Mrs. Brown, 90 years.
Mrs. Browns nephew, 8 years.
Almeda Vahdtnburg, 5 years.
Frederca one Of the servants of Mr.. Lubhs
Miss Becker, aged about 50, at the Hospiia'
fatally injured
Mrs. Vandenburg, arm broken.
The bodies of Mrs. Peacock, Mr.. Vanden-
burg's child, and the servant girl are burnt TO a
crisp. Those of Mrs. Brown and the little boy
bat slightly burned-probably died of suaoca-
ton.
The fire originated in the basement. in what
manner is not known. The flames and smoke
rushed up the stairway, so as TO cut off all rs
cape by that shannpl, and the inmates had not
sufficient presence OF mind to 90 10 The roof
They probably thought the roof of the adjoining
buildings We're too low for escape.
Mr.. Brown, the husband of one Of the dead,
is expected home Tomorrow, in the Savannah
steamer. The little boy was visiting Mrs. B.
for few days: bis parents reside in Patterson,
n. J. Much credit is due 10 the lst district
police, and TO Mr.. Peter Fritz and other neigh
bors, by whose strenuous efforts so many per-
sons were saved.
The building was owned by B. Aymar, 81
South street. The damage 10 the building is
about $4,000: covered by insurance. The uni
ted losses OF tenants, none OF whom were nsur-
ed, is about $4,000.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-11-02

she is obliged 10 be continually patching him
up.-.Hrs. E. Ookes Smith
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-11-02

-fhe Cumberland Telegraph has an account
OF the terrible murder of DR.. Hadrl and Henry
GraeH, but it contains very few facts not araedy
mentioned in the San. The Telegraph saws
that Miller, the accused, had been frequenter
at DIR. Hadel's, and this caused him to be sus-
ppcted as the author of the bloody deed. The
suspicion was further confirmed by the fact that
box. belonging to him, aud found at the house
where he was arrested, was discovered, on be-
ing broke open, TO contain the doctors hat, ar
ticles of his clothing. medical books with his
name in them, and lot of valuable medicines,
together with the key of his office. The office
of the deceased was also found in great disorder,
having evidently been robbed on Sunday night.
Subsequently the body of DR.. Hade was dis
covered. The features, says the Telegraph,
looked very natural, and were at once recog-
nized. II was found lying BY the side OF the
turnpike, about four miles from town, and near
the spot where the railroad OF the Cumberland
Coal aud Iron Company crosses the turnpike
The Telegraph describes the public excitement,
in consequences Of this double murder, as truly
intense, bot fortunately, it has been resolved 10
ALLOW the law to take its course. The grand
jury commenced the examination OF witnesses
on "Wednesday, and it is supposed that the ac-
cuSed will be- tried by the circuit Court now in
session. Miller is a small man, and appears
very delicate-has black hair and large black
whlsksrs, covering almost his entire face. He
is German, and has been but short time IN
the country, and speaks but little English.
A SINGULAR Triumph of affection and art is
related by the Portsmouth IN. H. Chronicle.
Jonathan Dearborn, OF that place, lost an inte-
resting little daughter OF eight years, OF whom
10 likeness remained except such as was pictur-
ed in the memories of friends. A brother of
the deceased, mere boy, insisted that good
portrait of his little sister might bp obtained
from such description as he could give the
artist, and in spite OF remonstrances he started
for Boston with the purpose OF carrying out the
idea. His plan was to visit all the picture GAL
leries to which be could obtain access, and by
selecting one feature from one picture and an
other from another thus got combination that
should answer to the picture that was so vividly
impressed upon his memory. And, strange 10
say, after numberless discouragemenis and two
outright failures, the enthusiastic boy succeeded
even beyond his own ardent expectations
and the satisfaction Of returning home with 4
portrait that was recognised as most beautiful
and correct likeness Of the dear lost lost one
Rep.
GFTnE LAST SNAKE SroRY,-The Staf'
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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-11-02
TUB BEDFORD GlZETTE.
Bedford, Nov =, 1885.
T!e Adjutams sseEaerasslsip.

G. W. Bowman, Editor and Proprietor
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-11-02

The MAssEs.-The Memphis Bulletin thus
spraks:
"The great mass of both parties-ninety-nine
out of hundred-are equally patriotic and
honest in their convictions. Let the hour of
trial coine-let it be clearly seen that the coun-
try is in danger-and who sober and seriously
doubts the fidelity and loyalty Of American
citizens to come 10 the rescurl Native and
naturaized Protestant and Catholic-Jew and
Gentile-wouId then be found, as they have
ever been found, rallying around the same
standard, in defence of the same cause, the holy
and sacred cause of home and faaify hearfh.-
The boom of the first cannon-shot fired by The
foe, no matter whether be be civil or eccie-
siasical potentate, will hush into the silence of
the tomb all minor disSensions To suppose
otherwise is tn suppose human nature changed
in all IFS instincts or TO make new estimate
of the character and ipfluences OF our free in
siitutioDs.
'sPending an election, orators and editors
make show OF getting up wbrlwind Of ssie
versh excitement :" but with the close Of the
days voting, the country settles back into the
work of developing its mighty destiny, by all
the means and appliances of an unfettered,
progressive civilization.
The ELECTIONS SrrLL TO COVE IN iS55.-
louisiana votes on Monday, November ;, for
State officers and five representatives to Con-
gress. Mississippi, Monday, November 3, State
officers and FIVE representatives TO Congress
New York, Tuesday, November 6, State officers,
but no Governor or Lieut.. Gov. Wisconsin,
Tuesday, November s, State officers. Massa-
chusetts, Tuesday, November 6, Governor, State
officers and Legislature. Maryland, Wednes-
day, November 7, six representatives. 10 Con-
gress, two State officers, Legislature, &c. In
Tennessee, Alabama, California, Wisconsin and
j Pennsylvania, the legislatures in each State e
I lect one United States Senator.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-11-02

TTnE LAST SNAKE SroRY,-The State
Rights Democrat, published at Elba, Alabama,
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-01-12
Dr. Easterly's Medicine.

For account of these valuable Medi-
cnes, see advertisements in this paper
Read them carefully. Merchants and>oth-
ers, visiting ST. Louis in the spring, would
do we'll to call on DR.. EAsTERLY.o Hisad-
vertisements will be discontinued after this
No. but we expect to receive other favors
as he knows and appreciates the great ad-
vantages of advertising. atsa .z"-I .'i'eT<-
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-01-12

arNEBnAsxA.-GoEernoro Cunning has is
sued his Proclamation calling upon the cit
liens ofsthe Territory TO organize volunteer
military companiss as a means Of protec-
ton against any Indian hostihies. He
wants two regilnets -one north and the
other south Of Platte. e4 g aeTrs.sI fas.sI
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-01-12

SaUATTER LAws.-The constitution and
Laws adopted by the Delaware Association
in the absence Of any other laws, have been
neatly printed in pamphlet form, at this Of
fee. and are now tor sale at 25 cents per
single copy, or three fer fifty cents. Every
settler should have copy, and read them,
SO as,to be informed by what tenure he can
hold claim, and what principles are to
govern in the Territory. = Fl
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-01-12

/ n 6 Z d
ExTRAoRDINARYL is a White
man living infLeavenWorth, who according
to his own reckoning has seen upwards of
one hundred and sixty-fye winters, and
yet possesses all the yigor and strength of
manhood. And what's most extraordinary
he has narrowly escaped with his, life, In
several desperate and hardfought conflicts
and now lives to tell the wonderful tales of
his hair breadth 'seapesby sea and by land, !,
by wind and BY tide. He has travelled the
world over according to his own accounts as
many as ten times, has been round the
Cape of Good Hor1ss doubling it times with
out number, was sssiipwreeked on the coast
|of .africa, and rescued by one of the natives
afterwards helped take q piraticd vessel,
and in the conflict, was Stayed, but was qres-
cued by his crew. and canas to life, then
returned to the 6 IL S, and encountered
great difficulties ID passing Salt Lake on
his way to California, but stopping at Fort
Larimie. His trip into the interior Of New
Mexico, as far as Fort. Riley, is full &c IN
terest. His variouus expeditions ate full Of
thrilling details, Of his .marvellons deeds
He talks Of publishing q History Of his
Travels, entitled =. q Waiss-uasais9 Key ito
GuIlwers Travels. as e sss'iisa - .s.e. ssi'
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-01-12

ONE Pioneer comes to
the aid of the Argus in Ifs last issue. One at
"a time time gentlemen when We get through
with the Argus we will attendto the snnlla
Ter game. tzf,,..4-7 ~ e.se.i8e ,tee o.SI9
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-01-12
LUcfAN J. EAsTIN, -. :. EDIros,
+ HtxEsHeeeEH eeEHg AL
..sERLD.aK.-L.a.NLLaRY q. 1855.

E@ The Platte Argus. confirming anB
thef tissue of Misrepresentation oafl po=
sition, came to hand too late for arsysion
ofits article by us this week .,7Fexs week
we wiu,attend to itscaaes and giyei Il . dose,
that will not only Inaaseate' their, stohaaehs,
butleause them to squiru, dodge the issne,
and back water ls6aistin greater extent
It has been asked why the Argus provoked
this controversy with a paper, acknow.sdg
ed to be advocating pro-slaNery sentimensas
No other reason can be given, than that it
is expected to benefit certain other paper,
at the expense of every thing else. . ao.s 1ols'
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-01-12

Delaware REsERyf. f.-AIr. Mccoy is
now engaged in surveying the Delaware
Reservation. 1t is said there are some. diff
lculties, In establishing with certainty the
exact point of the ter minus Of the cas-
tern line running to the Missouri river. If
the line is established where it is said Mr..
Mccoy. has fixed as the point-the high
water line of Big Island creek where it in
tersects the high water line of the Missouri
river, it will give TO the ! Delawares more
lands than has been supposed to be in
their reserve, and viii take a number of
valuable claims, already made by actual set
tiers. - g. 49,,
The Delaware Treaty makes the follow
ing exceptions of the eeded lands, which
is the reserve; After describing what lands
are ceded, it says;y.g n '.l..,,,.....5 -s..-T
Excepting that portion of said country
sold to the Wyandqtt tribe of Indians; and
also, excepting that part of said country ly--
ing east and south of line beginning at a
point on the line between the land of the
Delawares and haif-bfeed Kansas, forty
miles, in a direct line, west of the boundary
between the Delawares and Wyandets,
tn ence north ten miles thence In an easter
sly course to point nsthe south bank Of
Big Island Creek, which shall also be on
the bank of the Missouri river where the
usual high watersline ofisaid creek inter-
Isects the high water line of said river"
! The difficulty in arriyine at correct con,
.clusion as towhere thiscfeek intersects with
the river, consists il this; IS; The creek re-
ferreasol IN the treaty, aempties into lake
or slough, not directly into the. Mo- river,
and the waters empty, perhaps in some two
or three places In the river, and probably
some distance further north than where the
creek originally empded It's waters IN the
Missouri. s-'sse5i o III
That Mr.. mccoy will do aissiii ajiassiice 10 al N.
terested III this questioned boundary there
can be no doubt If The. Line is established
where tits understood he has de.ernined
as the correct pointsit. wil bring i washin
about six miles Of this place si, .ss,'a & .rea'
The weather now al. this R1Tiitil4g,
almost in mid winter. sEisdvery pleasant and
dry. The river We learff is blocked vim
ice abeve, and but llills IanniIsg 81 g hels.s -
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-01-12
LeNUesaaUOrth.

Improvements are still going ahead in
our young and thriving town, business is
brisk, and every thing denotes prosperity.
Houses are going up every week, and the
demand for them is much greater than the
supply. We will soon have two steam saw
mills in successful operation, and it is believ-
ed they cannot half supply the demand for
lumber. Three months agothere was scarce
ly house in the place, now there is over
fifty. The population Of the town, it is now
estimated, numbers over two hundred, and
almost every day, adds to the. number, of
substantial and enterprising citizens.
That Leasenworth, will be the great
Commercial Emporium of Kansas, does not
admit of doubt. Its proximity tothe Fort,
and eligible situation on the river, with a
rock bound shore. and the best agricultural
country back of 1t in Kansas territory, with
good Government roads penetrating far in
to the interior, viii give this place the COM
mand of large and increasing trade, in
the territory, and also the California, Utah
~
and New Mexico trade. From this point
being on the West OF South bank of the
Missouri river, traders and Emigrants can
start without any difficulty, and have good
roads from the, very commencement. Al
ready we hear of several, traders who will
make this their starting point for the Plains.
That Leavenworth offers superior induce.
ments to Emigrants for the plains. as a
starting point, we need only mention that
several of the old traders, knowing this,
have already determined to select this place.
We expect a large emigration here inthe,
Spring, and our epterpriiaing, go-a--lhesaad
citizens, should, as they viii be prepared
to accommodate them. = 60 = = '''2,H
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-01-12

From Nashville by Chestnut Grove, Charlotte,
WilIiamsvilfe, Waverly, Camden and Sandy
Ridge to Huntingdon.
From Nashville by Ridge. Post, Cooperstown,
Turnersville, Port Royal, CIarksyille, New
Providence, Ringgold, Oak Grove. KY, and
From Nashville by Mausker's, Tyree Springs,
Mulloy's, Mitchellsyille, Franklin, KY, and
Woodbourn to Bowling Green.
From Nashville by La. Yergne, Smyrna, Cher
Nv Flat, Murfreesboro, Jordan's Valley, Foster
vile, War Trace Depot, Tullahoma, AlIsola:
Stevenson and Jonesville to Chattanooga
From Nashville by Annondale, Mayfeld and
Wilson's Cross Roads to Arlington. ''i5- =
( From Nashville by Stewards ferry, Rural Hill, !,
Huddleston's Cross Roads, GAINESVILLE and States
vile to Liberty. -. bsfs -...e f.slt.e->.7et
from Nashville by Pleasant Retreat, Hender-
sonville, .Saundersville, Gallatin, Greenwood,
Harina's. Rock House, KY, SeottsFille, cedar
Spring and Pageyille to- Glasgow s,.lc .s1te1
/ From Nashville by Tank, south Harpeth,
FROM Nashville by NoIensvil1e, Triune, Jor-
dams store, Eagleville, Versailles, Rover, Uni
onyille and McGowansville to shelbyville.
from Nashville by springfield, and Adairsville
Ky,to Russellyiile. ~ -fEeeiE, ri
from New canton to James cross Roads. :
from Newport to Beams station, via Mouth of
Noiachucxy, McFarland's g and Morestown. 7
from Newport to Rutledge, via mouth of
chuckys Messy creek and Austin's ferry.4ff
from Newport to Greenyille, via Parrotsviller
and Wood's ferry. s3iSft r lossii sf''lel
from Newport to seviesyine, via. McNabb's,
corley's creek, shoult's and jones' cove -
FROM Orme's store to Washington. -
from Paris to Hickman, Mills Point, KY,
from Paris to Humphrey c. H., via Point Ma
son. s4f
from Paris to .Psrryyille, via. Benton C. II. and
Morgan;s creek.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1855-01-09

except tho Pcublos, for the purpose Of fixing
them in proper positions and of giving to tho
Department, such influence and control ovor
thom as will ennblo it, ms far as possible, 70
con6ne them therein, and to induce them 10
resortto agricultural and kindre,! pursuits, in-
stead Of relying as they now do for support
upon the uncertain and precorious supplies OF
the chase, and when that fails upon the more
hazardous and injurious practice OF theft and
plunder.
Appropriations were made at the last session
of Congress, 10 enable the Department to ne
gociate treaties with tho Indians Of these Ter
ritories, in which provisions should be madO
for the inauguration of tho policy referred to.
II is regretted these appropriations were Do,
layed until it was too late in the season TO send
out tho goods aud other presents without which
the negotiations cannot bo attempted with
reasonable prospect of success. 9ageir,f :. e..
Our Indian rotations in California begin to
wear more Encouraging aspect. No serious
disturbance has occurred there during the past
year.
T On thocl7h of August last, a train OF Nor.
mon emigrants passed an cncampmcnt Of cor
tam ban6softhe Sioux Indians who wore wait-
ing near Fort Laramie for their annuity goods.
One of thecattlo belonging to the train made
It's way into the Sioux village, and was killed,
and was consumed by tho Indians. Tho Nor
mons complained to the commandant of the
fort who despatched Lieut.. Gra,tan, with
twenty nine men, and an interpreter. to de-
mand the person of the Indian who killed tho
animal; he was not delivered up, AID upon tho
refusal or failure to do SO fight ensuod. in
which tho Lieutenant, his entire command, and
tho interpreter were killed.
OF tho various evils which beset oir Indian
population, there is mono moro alarming than
in tho traffic of ardent spirits. In spite of tho
laws of the Government. the vigilence and ef-
er.ion of its officers, and The efforts Of tho tru
ly phianthropic. the evil still exists and has
its sway. Considerable reflection has confirm
cd me in the opinion that much may bo done
toward aba,ing Tins vile trade by a co opera
ton with the Government on tho part Oftho
States and Territories bordering on the from
tier. Earnest appeals have been made to them
for proper legislation. but only with partial
success. 1t is hoped that this important, sub
ject will arrest the attention Of the people and
their representatives in the States and Terri
tories referred TO. and that something efficient
will be dono by them toward aiding tho Gov
ernment in relieving the poor Indinns from tho
OWLS arising from tho use of urdeht spirits and
tho power Of the whiskey trader.