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Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1855-12-21
An INCIDENT.


1t was late. The lamps Of the ear burn
ed dimly. In one seat were ''happy
couple" rejoicing in a earpet-bag, two baud
boxes, basket, brown paper parcel, and a
'.sleeping cherub. Suddenly cherub--a
girl of some three years experience in this
strange world--awoke from one of those
long undisturbed slumbers that are among
the preogatiges Of childhood, and climbed
up so as TO stand and look over the. back Of
the seat. Two care-worn, travcl- weary and
half awake men sat directly in front of the
little creature. They looked as if they
had been on board Of railroad ears for a
month, and had journeyed ffola tAe regions
about sunset. The great, esrioas. eyes Of
the child fell upon theass SIZE scanned
.esrefnllv tbs face Of .aaesssss-.as ans woald
have deemed her to have been an infantile
phYsiognomist. Presently one of them
looked at her. 1t vas evident that she
rather liked him. Of the two, and had about
made up her mind to speak to him; for IN
stantly her little voice was heard, as she
piPed out the query:
"Does yon love little girls'"
The man looked at her moment rather
gruffiy, and then replied;
.sNo-I don't"
A shade Of disappointment and surprise
was instantly daguerreotyped upon the
coun,enance of the child, but passed away
when she replied:
"Yes, you do"
The man reused himself, and took another
look. he was evidently both puzzled and
interested, and he said, "IIow do you
knowl''
And she replied, '''Cause you look as il
you did,"
This thawed him out some, and be said
81 have got little girl at home
The little qaestioner now evidently felt
she was on the right s'track,n and after a
look that showed that this intelligence pre-
sented new and unexpected view of the
affair, renewed the CONVEX gsation earnestly
and the following oolloquy ensued;
"Does you love your little girl?"
eyes"
as she real good little girl''
''Sometimes she is.''
SIS she naughty sometimesl"
"Yes."
eDoes she go down in the kitchen when
she hadn't ought to1"
eyes, sometimes
"Does she cry when you talk TO her, aud
tell her she is naughtya"
eyes"
"Iaen do you whip bert"
s'Sometimes.
"When she says she is sorry, do youvbiE
her Them"
s'No, never"
The little creatures eyes danced and
sparkled at this, and drawing conclusions nf
doubt from her own experience, she ex-
claimed:
sI'sc real glad, is
Theu looking at the other man who hat
refused to answer the question she had pu
TO him, she said to her newly-made frient
with q look of wonder:
SThat man wont speak 10 me- Does b.
love little girlsa"
The man had heart somewhere, and b,
thawed out. Rousing himself, he extended
his brawny hand, and said:
SHOW do you do, sissy!n
And the little creature, not altogether a
her ease, replied.
"Ise pretty well, how is you'"
By this time all within hearing of col
loauy we're moved 70 tears; the eyes ef tn,
parents Of the little rrattler were full t
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Overlooking, and those who were nearest
heard one of the men she questioned say TO
the other:
s'she's little witch.''
And so she was Her blooming beauty
and her infantile artnessness were powerful
enough to break through the roughness, the
weariness, the reserve and the indifference
of these ttavel-1orn men of the world, and
to melt them to tears.--4uburn .9mpicqn.
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NEW STAGE LINE.

The subscriber has started new Stage
Lins from SroSEasrows to BEDFORD, which will
run each way twice every week.
Iae Coach will leave Stonerstown on MON
DAY and FRIDAY OF each week, tttnnIed;atelv
alter tie morning tam arrives from Hunting
aon, and returning, win leave Bedford on
WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, and arrive
~ StoneFstown in time 10 meet the evening train
Iot huntingdon, being much the nearest and
Cheapest route 10 Philadelphia
FARE only SlT5 10 Sioncrstown
PETER ELLISON.
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STRAY HEIFER .

GAME 10 the premises or the Subscriber
" living IN Monroe Township, ahout the mid
die OF November last, red and white heiser.
supposed to be rising IN two Years old, NO
marks. The owner is requested 10 come for
ward. prove property pay cliarges and take her
LEWIS KooSS.
Dec. 9TH, 1855.
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FINAL NOTICE.
MALE AND FEMALE
SEMINARY,

THE second session of this Institution will
i commence on Monday January 2lst, 1856.
The session VIII be divided into two quarters
OF II weeks each without vacation.
Rates Of tuition as follows viz; g@
Common English per quarter $500
To which viii be added for
Kaeh higher branch fe $50 @ as
Each Aacicnt language ~ LIS
The entire amount OF the ahoEe not 20
Exceed SIX dollars
HEATRAS.s es
Drawing and Painting Of the different varieties
from SO 70 s 90
Lessor on Piano, e 10 go
Vocal music lessons per week 80
TncidentalS, 50
Boarding can be secured on reasonable terms.
By order OF THE TRUSTEES,
Rainsburg. Dec. Z 1865.
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VOL. 2S, NO 81
PUBLIC SiLE
OF VALUABLEREAL EST ATE.

4 ! 4
OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
DY virtue ofan oFdar Of the Orphans Ceurt;
ID Of Bedford County, there will be exposed
to sale by public ontcry, on tine pferii sss on
Fridag Ae2Sth, dGy Of December, insf., sli thaa,
valuable farm, late the property of Allen Con-
y, deed, situate in Napier tp, about 2s miles
North West of fSebelIsiurg, containing
1853 Acres = Z
Of patented lands, the improvements are.
A large Two Story log dwelling house. with
Stone kitchen attached, large double leg barn,
grainery and other out buildings, about 10
acres cleared, under good fence and in a high
state OF cultivation, the balance is well timber Ell
There are On this farm about 90 acres Of good
meadow. There is also large apple orchard
ef choice fruit together with an abundance OF
peaches. pears plums, cherries &c.
There is also well Of never failing water near
the door, and several good springs oa the farm.
The above property is well worthy the notice
OF purchasers.
TERMS made known on day Of sale.
URIAH C0SLEY,
ISAIAH CDNLEY.
Adpr's Of Allen ConiEy, decd,
p. s. Any person wishing to examine the
property before the day of sale viii please call
on Uriah Conly residing on the farm
December Z, 1855.
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For Justices, Constables. Witnesses, &c
or sale at this ofire.
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KAINTUCK AND THE FIDDLER.


On board the steamer Indiana on ene of
her trips down the Mississippi, we're a large
number of good natured passengers. They
were seeking TO while away hours accord
ing to their several notions of pleasure, and
would have got on very we'll but for one
annoyance. There happened to be on board
hoosier from the Wabash, who was going
down to Orleans, and he had provided him
self with an cid fiddle, and placing himself
where be would attract notice, seraped
away.
The fellow couldn't play any more than
setting ben, and the horrible noise disturb
ed his fel!ow passengers. a Frenchnan ,of
delicate nerves and fne musical ear, was
especially annoyed. lie Auttered, fdgeted
and swore at the fiddler. It vas 10 go
she Would music just as long as he pleas
ed"
Atlast big Kentuckian sprang from
Ais seat, saying, 81 reckon I'll fix him.
and placing himself by the fiddler he cora-
meneed braying with all his might. The
effect Of this move was beyond all descrip-
ton. Old Kentuck brayed so loud that he
drowned the screenings of the fiddle, and
amid the shouts of the passengers the dis
comitted hoosier ret-eated below, leaving
the victory to the unequal contest with the
Kentuckian and his singular impromptu i'm
itatien of Balaam's friend. The delight Of
the Frenchman knew no bounds, and quiet
was restored for the day.
During the night the Kentuckiau leh the
boat. The next morning after breakfast
the passengers were startled By the discor-
dant sound of their old tormentor Hoo
sier had discovered that the coast was
clear, and was bosnd to revenge himself on
the passengers. Loud and worse than ever
screamed the fiddle. The Frenchman, just
seated to read his paper, on the first sound
rose and looked anxiously around, shrug-
ged his shoulders, and then shouted, '.Eare
is he, Queek qusek. Mon pieu Ware
is Monsieur Kentuck, &c man vat play on
de jackass -
PRAYER.-Prayer was not invented; i
D
was born with the first sight, the FIRST Joy,
the FIRST sorrow Of the human heart: or rather
man was born to prsy,.to glorify God, or &c
implore him was his only mission here below
all else perishes before him or With him
! but the cry Of glory or admiration. or o
/ which be raises towards the creator, doe
not perish on bis passing from the earthi !
re ascends, it resounds from age to age, il
the ear Of the Almighty, like the reflector
of his own maguidcence. Il is the onl.
thing in man which is wholly divine, an'
which he can sxhale With JOY and pride; II
an homage to Him to whom homage alone
due-,he Infinite and eternal Being La
p,arfia,.
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Bancroft, Belts & Marshall,
CHARLESTON, s. G.
CIRCULAR FOR FALL OF 1855.


WE desire TO call the our friends and the
w buyers Of Dry Goods throughout the South.
west to attractions for the fall sales Of the present
year.
Our business well organized arranged that
we better able than BEFORE supply the trade
with large and attractive stock.
Our own ImpOrtatiOns will supply our For
egh Department with all the and desirable fabrics
from the European markesselected by Of the
resident in Europe-and will be particularly adapted
market
Our Domestic and Staple Goods Departments will be sup
Piled with all tire leading styles Of Goods.
t is we believe acknowledged fact that Stock
sTays been one of the largest and most attractive in this
country and also believe that the best buyers
come convinced that system Of SHORT PROFITS AND
PROMPT PAY is the most satisfactory.
We invite the attention Of all close buyers Large
and Attractive stock, but with the distinct I'M
Outstanding that sell goods only for cash. good
payable in all cases at Bank.
We shall nom this date forward adopt plan In con.
nection with our Domestic Goods Department. We shall
keep full and complete assortment Of Beached Brown
and Coored Cotton Goods which will only Cor nett
Cash Our object this to supply these Goods as Ioto
as they sold by cash houses the Northern cities.
order to test this feature Of business only ask
comparison OF cash prices with time prices and then we
Will leave the decision TO the purchaser
From the three years experience since the
OF our business enabled the cohdenty to in
ve attention TO stock and plans business believing
that We offer inducements second 81 House an his cOu-
try. 2U9 AND oil KING STREET
July 1, 1850 ljy9-trw3ml CHARLESTON, s. @.
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THE DEVIL, HIS SATANIC MAJESTY, THE PRINCE
OF DARKNESS, WHO PREsIDEs OYER THE SECRET con-
CLAvE HELD IN PANDEMoNIUM, MAKES WAR UPON
ALL BRANCHES OF CHRIsT's CHURCH. The Know
NOTHINGs ADVOCATE AND DEFEND NONE, BUT MAKE
WAR UPON ONE OF THE CHURCHES, AND THUS FAR
BECOME THE ALLIES OF THE PRINCE OF
DARKNESS. [Speech of ANDREW JOHNSON,
at Murfreesboro'.
DENoMINATIoN LIKE THIS, TO SET UP AS THE
GUARDIANS OF THE RELIGION AND MORALS OF THE
COUNTRY ADENoMINATIoN BOUND TOGETHER BY
SECRET AND TERRIBLE OATHs, THE FIRST OF WHICH,
ON THE VERY INITIATION, FIXES AND REQUIRES
THEM TO CARRY A LIE IN THEIR MOUTHS!
[Speech of ANDREW JOHNSON,
at Murfreesboro'
Show NE THE DIMENSIONS OF A KNOW NOTHING,
AND WILL SHOW YOU HUGE REPTILE, UPON
WHOSE NECK THE FOOT OF EVERY HONEST
MAN OUGHT TO BE PLACED.
Speech Of ANDREW JOHNSON,
at Manchester.
THEY ARE LIKE THE HYENA, AND COME FROM
THEIR LAIR AFTER MIDNIGHT TO PREY UPON HU-
MAN CARCAsEs.
lSpeecb Of ANDREW JOHNSON,
at Manchester
I WOULD AS SOON BE FOUND IN THE
CLAN OF JOHN A. MURRELL AS IN KNOW
NOTHING COUNCIL
[Speech of ANDREW JOHNSON,
at Manchester
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ANOTHER AMERICAN VICTORY!
First Gun from south Carolina

The Charleston papers of the 18th instant,
contain the returns of the vote polled for
Sheriff in that district at the election held last
week Col CAREw, the American candidate,
was elected by majority of eight hundred
and serenity! Well done for South Carolina
This election was holly contested. The for
eign party made the most extraordinary exer-
tons, and the city court was crowded during
its entire session Immediately preceding the
election with candidates for naturalization pa
pers. The Charleston Standard says:
When the result was known, quite large party
assembled before the Office of the Epening Ne1Us,
and raising Col Cunningham, the senior editor,
aloft, with the folds OF the star-spangled banner
about his shoulders, they called upon him for
speech. He congratulated his party upon success,
but told them they must show, by their conduct,
that they worthy of it, and that il especially
became them TO indulge in no unseemly demon
STATIONS. With this little show of exultaton, all
feeling seemed to subside and in the best humor
possible, every person went about his business.
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AMFR1cAN RALLY ON SATURDAY NIGHT.

Another of those telling and enthusiastic
gatherings of the American party, SO strikingly
characteristic of this canvass, came off at the
Court House on Saturday night. On this oc-
casion they were called out by the announce
ment that WIN. N. BILBo, Esq, would address
them upon the points involved in the present
contest. One of the largest crowds which has
convened after supper since the opening of
the canvass, was promptly on the ground to
hear Mr.. BnBo. And we do not exaggerate
when we say that no crowd has been better
entertained, or more edited upon the interest
ing topics discussed than that one which lis
tened to Mr.. Bilbo's speech. he discussed the
leading questions of the canvass, the temporal
power of the Pope, and the political character
of the Catholic Church, and Gov. Johnson's
Free Basis project in a most able, clear and
statesman-like manner, fortifying every posi-
ton with references to the records, which
were indisputable For tao hours and a half
he held that large crowd in unbroken silence,
with rivited attention. We cannot attempt
sketch of his remarks without doing him in
Justice. His audience was highly pleased with
the effort, and after he had concluded, hun
dreds of our citizens crowded around the stand
to offer him their congratulations.
The appetite of our people for speeches will
not be surfeited in this canvass. Notwith-
standing the late hour at which Mr.. Bilbo con-
cluded, S. p. AMENT, Esq, was loudly called
for. Mr.. Ament declined making speech,
but took occasion to compliment in high terms
the speech which had just been delivered. A
loud call was then made for the reading Of
Father Schacht's sentiments in regard to the
free schools, and Mr.. Ament complied with
the request and announced that he would
speak next Saturday night.
The crowd then quietly dispersed in the best
possible spirits, rejoicing in the strength of
their principles as they had been expounded,
and confident of an overwhelming victory in
August.
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The LEXINGTON DIsAsTER.-The Atlanta
Lntelligencer says that among tie passengers
who persisted by the recent explosion of the
steamboat Lexington, on the Ohio, were the
two brothers, Robert B. and Charles @. Bost
wick, of Marietta, Ga BY this calamitous
disPensation, distress and mourning have been
brought upon two families in our midst Less
than one week before, the Messrs. Bostwick
left their homes for the North. At Smithland,
Kentucky, they passed from the Cumberland
boat 10 the Lexington.
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HE THAT HATH EYES, LET BIN SEE.
take pleasure in calling the attention Of our
readers TO the advertisement of J. Ii. SERMONS
Esq, Optician, and proprietor of the Brazilian
Pebble Spectacle, superior article to the or
binary glass. Mr.. Sermons visits our city fol
a limited period, and can be found in the room
over the Bookstore of ". t. Berry d Co..
second story, Immediately in the rear of the
These spectacles have received the highest
Communications for their superior qualities in
giving aid and assistance to impaired eye:
wherever they have been used. The proprie.
tor can produce numerous certificates from the
highest authority.
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RIVER NEws.-The Cumberland was falling
yesterday, with about three feet on Harpeth
Shoals
The Umpire arrived on Saturday morning
with a light freight and left again Immediately
for Paducah.
The Aida arrived Saturday with a very
small freight. She reports no freight below,
and business unprecedentedly dull. She will
leave this morning.
The Republic has retired from active life
Her machinery will be transferred to a new
boat, now building at New Albany.
Nor BuRNED-We learn that the steamer
Knoxville was not destroyed by fire. The
Louisville Democrat is informed that Captain
Irwin was aboard of the boat at Paducah two
or three days ago, and he says the report was
incorrect Strange how such a report should
get out.
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Public Speaking.


Gen. +. K. ZoLLICoFFER and Col G. g. Tor
BETr candidates for Congress, will address their
fellow citizens at the following times and places:
IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY,
Woods Store, Friday, 18th of July.
Palmyra, Saturday, l4th Of July.
Cabin Row, Monday, 10th of July.
Ryan's Store, Tuesday, 18th of July.
Port Royal, Wednesday, 18th Of July.
IN ROBERTSON COUNTY
Cooperstown Thursday, 10Th July
Jaekson's Store, Friday, goth of July.
Springfield, Saturday, Dist of July.
Cross Plains, Wednesday, 25th of July.
DAVIDSON COUNTY.
Ridgepost, Thursday, Goth Of july.
Stewards Ferry, Friday, 9th of July.
Atksson's Gap, Saturday, 2sth of July,
July Sd, 1855.
Public Speaking.
The Undersigned, candidates upon the American
ticket for the State Legislature, will address the
people Of Davidson county at the following times
and places
Allison's, South Harper, July I4th.
Dunn's Store, Mouth OF Dog creek, Monday,
July 10th.
James Brinkley's, District No 25, "Wednesday,
July 18th.
Widow CARROTS, District No. "a, Saturday,
July 2lst.
Good'ettsvile. Dist. No. 90, Monday, July 2Srd.
Robinson's Store, Dist. No. 81, Tuesday, July "a.
Campbelrs Store, on the Gallatin Turnpike, in
Edgefeld, Wednesday, July 25th, at night
We will fill no other appointments previous to
the 96th. And invite all other candidates for the
Legislature to meet us at the above places.
A. w. JOHNSON,
NEIL s. BROWN,
June %, 1855. LUCIEN N. TEMPLE.
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GRAND AMERICAN RALLY!
Mass Meeting and Barbecue at Murfreesborough
on Thursday, 18th inst

Mass Meeting and Barbecue at Murfreesborough
on Thursday, 18th inst.
The American Party of Rutherford county will
give Free Barbecue in the vicinity of Murfrees-
boro', on the 10th, to which they cordially invite
the citizens of this and surrounding counties to he
present. Many distinguished speakers have been
invited, and are expected to be present, among
whom are Maj. A. J. Donelson, Gov. Neil S. Brown,
Gen. ZolIicofer, Hon. John Bell, Gov. Campbell,
Col. J. G. Picket, L. N. Temple, Esq, Col. Stokes
and others.
The ladies are most respectfully invited to attend.
Come one, come all
Lewis Nancy, Jas. H. Castleman, w. D. Bard,
Samuel Davis, Seth B. Settle, K. S. Northcott, and
others, Committee of Arrangements.
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Land, Gold and Diamonds.
100000!
c A p u r r o & O'S

MAMMOTH GIFT ENTERPRISE!
NO BLANKS.
Between "a, 900 and $4,000 Engravings actually
sold since February last.
Head Prize, n 100000 House i'm the City
OF NJ. Louis, on the Northwest corner
of Locust and seventh streets.
FARMS ON THE PACIFIC RAILROAD.
COUNTRY SEAT FEW MILES FROM THE CITY,
Watches from $40 to $3.50!
Diamond Crosses werth 5000!
Diamond Pins from $40 to $50!
Diamond Rings worth $50
This Magnificent Enterprise,
TIVE hest offered he Public In is progress and
i will draw early IN the summer.
BY the payment Of ONE DOLLAR, person receives a
beautiful Engraving Of either
The Monarch of the Glen;
Chip OF the Old Block;
Or, The stag az Bay;
From Landseer, the greatest animal painter In the world
and numbered receipt emitting him draw any Of the
above valuable prizes
The prizes psreive, such a. make up the
lotteries and rallies Of the times Of yAue con-
sistlng as they do, Of Land Gold and Diamonds.
~ Ofee for the disposal Of Tickets No 63 Cherry street
nearly opposite the Post Offices also at Stiles Market
street, and B. y. Williams, Broad street
Indiana Ohio, Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin money
received at par for Tickets.
All orders addressed to shall receive prompt attention
BI-u I. A. CAsWELL, General Agent.
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SToP HIM.-An ambitious mule took a no.
ton to try his speed down Union street Sat
urday morning. lie made excellent time I'M
der the circumstances, and entertained large
crowd of spectators.
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syphilis, scrofuIa and diseased Blood

Syph Ills, ScrofuIa and Diseased Blood.
For these terrific Diseases Carters Spanish Mixture the
only specific.
The proprieors have in their possession hum
certificates of the extraordinary effected by
Ct.
We refer to the certificate Of Richard Adams late High
Sheriff Of Richmond Va. Edwin Burton, Commissioner Of
the Revenue for Richmond; General wech of the Mann
moth Circus DR.. Hundly of Washington City; Mr.. VIM. A.
Matthews and c. B. Luck Esq, of Richmond, Va Mr. r.
Boyden, Exchange Hotel, Va aud host Of others, who
have of the worst description cured by Carriers
Spanish Mixture They all certify thatt the greatest pu-
rher Of the blood known.
e" See advertisement in another column.
je1-lm
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Another Letter from Gov Ions,

The Memphis Appeal of the 18th, which
came to hand last night, contains second let
ter from Hon. James O. Jones. 1t is written
in reply to an invitation from committee OF
wings and democrats Of the county of Law
renee inviting him in conjunction with A. o
/. Nicholson, Esq to public dinner. He de-
clines the invitation upon the ground that he
is " impelied by convictions Of duty to forbear
any interference in the contest now going on
in the State" The burden of the letter is al
expression of the apprehension Of the writer
of the impending danger to the country from
the agitation of the slavery question-the
Fearful certainty" under the present aspect
of affairs, that ian open, avowed and sworn
enemy Of our institutions" viii be elected to
the presidency in the next election" and it
closes by recommending a union of the con-
seryaives in one party. We have not space
for further notice OF this document this
morning.
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SWEET PoTAToEs-We are indebted to a
B. Hanlett, Esq, of Edgefeld, for a bunch Of
Sweet Potatoes, the finest of the season, that
we have seen. They are fine specimens, and
viii! no doubt eat well. Edgefeld is q great
country for early Scraps"