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All-Saints' Day in New Orleans.

The Delta of the ID inst. says: ''As has been
our custom for years on All-Saints' Day, we
yesterday evening visited the several cemeteries
of the city, to enjoy, in common with the great
majority OF the people of New Orleans, the
grand pageant presented by these decorated ci
ties Of the dead With difficulty We edged our
way through the crowds Of all ages, sexes, col
ors, and conditions, that jammed up the en-
trance 10 these homes OF departed aud soon
found ourselves in the midst OF life and pleasure
than of death and sorrow. The tombs We're
decked out in all the flowers, immortal draper
les, and other insignia OF mortality that the
love Of friends and relatives could devise, or
their means procure, TO ornament, the last earth
ly resting-places OF their friends and relatives
dead and winding the way among the gaiiy-
decked ombs were throngs of beautiful ladies'
and smiling children in holiday attire, and busy 3,
buSting men, whose thoughts appeared to be-
entirely absorbed in the present"
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From the New Orleans Picayune of Nov. 8.
The Election Riots in IT. Orleans
Death at the Polls.
Tro Hen KiiteG-Seoerat Wounded-Tas Bat
iot BOres Broken IN T1co Precincts.

We had hoped that the election yesterday
would have been one Of the most quiet that was
ever held in this city, and the orderly manner
in which matters were conducted during the
early part OF the day seemed 10 indicate that
the hope was well founded. Unfortunately, as
noon approached, an excitement commenced at
the Eighteenth Precinct, having IFS origin, as
We learn, in contest for precedence in APP
preaching the polls. Major Henry BIaize,
zone of the officers OF German military com
pany,l vino assumed championship on the
the Democratic side, struck one OF the Amerl-
cans, and thereupon half dozen rrvoIvers
were drawn on him. He started to run, and
some eighteen or twenty shots were fired at him.
One bullet took effect in his thigh, another in
his foot, and third one passed across his breast.
We counted eleven shots in a board fence, all
OF which had been fired at Blaze
Soon after several fights euSued, and among
others, E. d. White, a city contractor, was bad
Iy beaten and wounded.
The difficulty occurred at the Twentieth Pre-
cinc;. How it commenced we could not as
certain, but OF the bloody issue We are certain.
man named Antoine Feller, native of
France, who had his naturalization papers in
his hand, was stabbed in the centre Of the abdo-
men BY some 5ody-who we could not ascrr-
tain. His friends put him IN a cab and con-
veyrd him tothe Charity Hospital, but he was
dead before he arrived there. An Inquest will
be held on his body to-day, or as soon as W.T.
nesses can De procured.
Towards evening DR.. Sherrer, who kept a
drng store at the corner Of Greatman and ST..
Ferdinand streets, was fatally wounded by a
pistol shot at the polling booth of the tW entrth
precinct. 1t is said that he went to the poll
with his naturalization papers in one hand and
pistol in the other, and that being opposed
by an American, he fired at him, and wounded
him in the arm. The American then returned
the fire, and the shot proved fatal. The DEB
Ceased had occasionally been subject TO fits Of
insanity.
A man named Antoine was also shot in his
leg several shots were fired at James BoylaR
while lie was on horseback, and i German was
stabbed or wounded in his face.
Towards O'clock, P. NJ, "a party of men
broke into the Ninth Precinct, and destroyed
the balo-box, with its contents. There is said
to have been a Democratic majority of 90 or 10
in this Precinct.
At midnight, crowd-probably the same
one that destroyed the balot-box in the Ninth
Precinct-torced their way into the engine
house, where the Inspectors Of the Seventh
Precinct were engaged in counting the votes
They at once forced the inspectors and clerks
TO retire, when they seized on the balot-box
and utterly demolished both it and the ballots
There were, in this precinct, S9+ votes cast ;
and, previous to the destruction Of the box, it
had been ascertainpd that the Democratic ma
Iority on the State ticket was 2I3.
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peared before them and gave them satisfactory
assurances that there was no danger OF the oc-
currence of waI between the two countries,
and that so far from having demanded his pass
ports, 10 consequence of any difficulty, the cor
respondence between him and the Government
had been Of a very amicable nature. How
much truth there may be in this dispatch cam
not undertake to judge but it appears that the
Times article. if it cond raise mob, could not
much affect United States securities on the stock
exchange.
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PUBLIC Said
UF
REAL ESTATE.

The undersigned will offer at Public Sale on
WEDNESDAY the Goth day Of December
next. at the late residence of Abraham Sparks,
decreased, in West Providence Township, at 10
o'clock, a. NJ, of said day, his four contiguous
and adjoining tracts land, situate in said town.
ship, and containing in all 305 acres.
The number OF acres in the Mansion Proper
ty is 1871, and the improvements are two story
frame house, log barn, spring house and granary.
There Is also two Orchards on this tract, about
100 acres cleared and the balance well timber
ed
One other tract adjoining the above and con-
tanning 80 acres, 30 of which are cleared
One other tract containing % acres, 5o
which arr CLEARED, with a story and a-ha
Frame House and a small orchard thereon.
The other tract contains twenty acres and IS
we'll timbered.
ID-TERMS: One third on the lst Of April,
1896, and the balance in two equal annual pay
ments without interest.
SOLOMON SPARKS,
Dec. 7, 1885.
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For the Bedford Gazette.
FAREWELL. GE0RGY.

Farewell, Georgy, thou ha i left us
For bright aud heavenly sphere,
Providence has thus bereit us
Ola friend and brother dear.
Farewell, Georsy, thou art happy,
Whilst IN our bosom grief doth swell,
Mourning here thy long, long absence,
Farewell, Georgy, fare-lhee well.
Farewell, Georgy, we in sadness
BY thy iiteIrsa body stand,
While thy spirit waits in gladness
In the bright and heavenly land.
Farewell, Georgy, gone forever,
Never more oTtearth to dwell,
Aad thy pleasing voice shall never
More salute US, thee well.
Frewell, Georgy, gently sleeping
With a smile upon thy brow,
Which does seem to chide our weeping
For thee who art happy now.
Farewell, Georgy, thou must moulder
Underneath the cold, cold ground,
Never more shall we behold thee
Till the last loud trump shall sound
Farewell, Georgy, thy calm features
Plainly tell Us all is we'll,
Yet il pains our hearts 10 leave thee
And to say last, farewell,
Farewell, Georgy, may we meet thee,
Where the heavenly chorous swell
Midst the happy we shall greet thee
Never more to say farewell!
D. o. S
aiusburg Institute, Nov. 5, 1855.
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INTERVIEW BETWEEN GEN. JACKSON
and lion. Stephen 4. Douglass.

The following notice OF an interview between
Gen. Jackson and Judge Douglas of Illinois may
be found in one OF the recent histories of the
Old Hero, and possesses unusual interest
While attending the Nashville convention of
August, lS+4, we visited the Hermitage lonly
twelve miles distant) in company with Judge
Douglas OF Illinois, and some OF our felow-citi-
XenS. The Hermitage was crowded with peo-
pie from almost every State, who had been in
vIed thlther by the venerable patriot the day
succeeding the Convention. Governor CLAY, OF
Alabama, was near Gen. Jackson, who was
himself sitting on sofa in the bali Of his resi-
dcncr, and as each person entered, Coy. Clay
introduced him to the hero, and he passed along.
When Judge Douglass was thus introduced 10
him, Gen Jackson raised his brilliant ewes. and
gazed for moment in the Countenance of the
Judge, still retaining his hand. ''Are you the
Mr.. Douglas Of Illinois who delivered speech
last session on the subject of the fine imposed on
me for declaring martial law at New Orleans %
asked Gen. Jackson. 81 have delivered a
speech in the House of Representatives upon
that subject" was the modest reply OF our friend
"Fhen stop" said Gen. Jackson, '.st down
here beside mae! ! desire to return YOU nv
thanks for that speech. You are the first man
that has ever relieved my mind on that subject
which has rested on it for thirty years Nv
enemies have always charged me With viola
ting the constitution of my country by decla-
ring martial law at New Orleans and nv
friends have always admitted the violation, but
have contended that the circumstances Justified
me- in that violation. | never could understand
how it was that the performance of a solemn
duty to my country-a duty which, if had
neglected to perform, would have made me
traitor in the sight of God and man-could prop,
eriy be pronounced violation ofthe Constitu-
ton. felt convinced, in my own mind, that
was not gnIity OF such henons offence; but
could never make out legal justification of my
course, nor has il ever been done, sir, until yat.
on the floor of Congress, at the late session. e.
tablished il beyond the possibility of cavil d.
doubt. thank you for that speech It has RI
lieved my mind from the only circumstance tha
rested panially upon 1t. Throughout my whoh
liir, | never performed an official &C: whichf
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PUBLIC SALE
OF
VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY

BY virtue of an Order of the ORPHANS, r..
OF Bedford County, the undersigned will ofra o"It
public vendue or outcry, on the pr.m;sa, '' d
the Borough of Bedford, on SATURDAy' ID 10
29lh day OF December inst, the folIow;nn' \ ''e
crhed Real Estate, 10 wit u''-
All that House and Lot Of ground e;tr.,.
West Pitt street, in the Borough Of RI ~
numbered 33 in the general plan Of said Ii,'u' p..
ongh, and bounded as follows, viz: On ths Po I'o',
by twenty feet alley, on the West bv l., -,l,' ",
st, on the North by Pitt Street Aforesaid .at ,'
on the South by twenty feet alley. qztant;n g,,I
sixty feet front on Main Street and rnnn;n
South two hundred and forty feet 10 the San,h|
trn boundary aforesaid, late the properv .',r ~
InonAs hEEFFE, deceased now in H.; ~
cnpancy Of Maj. S. DAVIS, and VIM. KIspr "
Tins property Is pleasantly located. the IDuror..
ments are in good rrpair-and persons drsir;o..
a comfortable private residence will do well -
examine it
TERMS-Cash
Sale 10 commence at , O'Clock, P. M
g. Fl. SPANG.
.7dminisirator Of the Esfate of
IhOmas KeeBe, decsase3
Dec. 7, 1883.
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PUESE4EG SALE
an
900 .4CRES OF L.RAD!

By virtue Of sundry orders of the Orpbany,
Court Of Bedford County, the undersigned will
offer al Public sale, on the premises, m Bean,
Cove, Southampton township, on SATURDAY
the 29ih day Of December next, the foIIowin,
Real Estate, TO wit:
The one undivided half part of I'll acres
late thk property of Solomon Rice, deceased
adjoining lands Of Jacob Clnz, Benjamin Vic.
field, Daniel Folk and others. This land lies
ten miles from Cumberland and thre, miles
from the Turnpike leading thereto 1870 acres
are cleared the balance we'll timhered Tb.
improvements are Three Log Dwelling Houses
and Double Log Barn. There is also an orchard
aud springs OF excellent water upon the prr-
mlses. This property can be divided so as to
suit two or more purchasers.
On the same day will be offered for sale the
real Estate Of Ohio Wilson, deceased, ADJOINING
tie above and containing l52 acres. about 30
cleared and under fence. The Improvements
are double log House and Barn There are
several acres OF good meadow land, and taa.
not CLEARED is we'll timbered
0ZTERMS :-OBe-third on the Illh of
February, 1886, and the balance in two
equal annal payments without Interest.
@. f. SHANNON,
Trustee for the Suie of Tie Real E.
tate Of Solomon Rice, deceased.
HUGH WILSON,
Trustee Of Otto Wilson's Estats
Dec. 7 1863
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AT Cincinnati, Ohio, on tie evening Of the 18Th
ut, after an illness OF only ieY days, MR. RoBERr
HAzLErr, aged l3 years ! months and days.
1t is with sorrow and pain that we are called upon
TO record the death of this gentleman. and confess
feelings are averse Ia the task. The many vir-
Christian and PhIlanthropis, worthy both 10 be
admired and initiated. He was a man proyerbial for
his goodness OF heart-always ready and willing 10
releave the distressed by contributing their wants.
and by words of kindness and sympathy binding up
the broken and wounded heart. At the lender age
OF sixteen yearswhen the world 10 him with all us
sinful ailuremeuts most 10 be desred--he yielded
to the gentle wooings OF the holy spirit, aud gave his
heart 10 God. lie immediately connected himself
with NJ. E. Church, and from that time up 10 the
hour OF his departure continued, within lis folds, a
consistent and devoted member, and al the time Of
his death was Trustee, Class-eader and Sabbath
School Teacher. As Trustee, the Church has lost
an efficient officer, aud his class members an aEec-
tIouaie and kind leader. No will his voice be
heard 10 cheer and encourage the tempted people Of
God; more viii the tear drop from he eye, the
heart swell with emotion OF gratItued, he would
hear them speak OF the egootness Of God.'' IN the
Sabbath school his vacancy will not be easily filed;
teaching he was proficient instructor, always
endeavoring 10 point those under his charge to the
''Lamb OF God that taketh away the of the
WorId.'
Mr.. HAzLErT leaves wife and six children (four
OF whom under six years Of age.) To them the
slfoke IS terrible ana biasttHg-and long VIII their
hearts bleed in consequence OF their rrepa5abe loss
and whilst they may think their aflictiou is great
10 be born, they should remember '.God tempers the
winds unto the shon lamb" The wife has lost a
dutliul and afctonate husband-;he children an in
dulgent and kind father. But he has gone his rest!
He early applied Tor pardon aud received it with the
urance II he faithful The end, crown of
everlasting rejoicing would br MS inheritance
Noby did he endure the temptations and trials Incl
dent 10 ChIlstan's li.e-fathiuy dId he discharge
his dutles-aGd when he die he had the God
he loved 10 worship 10 be bear him through the con-
ict with death, and triumphantly passed over the
Jordan, when
F'Churebic legions conveyed him home
And shout hm welcome Ia the skies
Oh how consoIlng 10 his mourning friends to know
that he has reached the haven of eternal resi that he
Is with his Rrdeemer to enjoy blessings forever
''Almighty God its right Ills Iust
The earthly frame should turn dust;
But oh! the sweet, transporting truth,
The soaL shalt bloom IN endless youth"
B. F. L.
On the 10Th MRs. MARGARrT lckEs, daughter OF
James l.. Anderson, Esq, Bedford township, aged
10 years and 7 months.
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knoW-N0!hing Democrats.

There are doubtless (says the North Carolina
Siandard) still some democrats who lingrr i'll
The Know Nothing ranks-drmocFats who, in
all unguarded hour, were induced TO connect
themselves with the Order, and who regret it,
and would be glad to be once more IN lull com
Inunlon with their totner party associates. To
all such we say, break the bonds that are upon
you, and come back to the old democratic party
What can you promise yourselves, and what
can you do for your country, by remaining
where you are You perceive, as we all do,
that the Know-Nothing organization was not
needed--that it has failed in the Southern States
that ii is hopeiessly fused and aboitionlzed in
the free StateS-and that a nationat organl-
zaton, il no longer exists. The old democratic
party IS, after all, the only true natioaai finer
lcnn party. The records olall our past history
prove this, and the future is full OF hope for the
country through the same old party. Come
back, then. those Of you who have honestly
gone astray, and the democracy will receive
you with open arms. The great contest of
| 1886 Will soon commence. Range yourselves
at once under the democratic banner, and "a
nong your old friends, and aid US in achieving
a victory tor the Constitution, the Union, and
| the rights Of the States. FAIRY not IN all the
! plain but escape now to the mountain OF dem
November, 1896, after the battle shall have been
fought and won, each OF YOU can say, ~ too
assisted in achieving this great victory, by which
the rights OF every section have been shielded
and the Union OF theSt. States preserved"
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Gambling for a Wife.

The Hamilton, &c. W. Banner furnishes the
following illustration Of the evil effects OF ga
ming;
A military officer, residing at the time ofthe
occurrence we are about to mention in one Of
the small towns on the southern coast OF ireland,
was passionately fond Of gambling, and one night
after losing all bis money and other vauableS
al the gaming table, offered to stake his wir, a
lovely wotnaf, against all that his opponent bad
won from him. The offer was accepted, The
game played, and the officer beaten. The wife,
indignant at her lords seeming want Of afrc-
ton, and little knowing the niatuatlon of gam
bling, determined on becoming the property Of
the winner. The husbands honor being at
stakt-he could offer no objection the wife,
who had no children, accompanied her new
master, and the poor victim to the hellish pas
sion OF gambling became maniac Often and
often have we met the poor fellow on the sea
shore, bis hands behind his back, gazing intent
y across the broad, expansive ocean, rs if he
expected the return of her on whom his soul had
doated, and still remembered, iIom It's bosom
wild and tempestuous IS his owu-Jut she nev-
er came.
We may prevent the grass growing un-
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PUBLIC SiLB
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

BY virtue of an order of the Orphans Court
of Bedford County, the undersigned admlnIsiFa-
tor of the estate of Abraham Sparks, late Of
West Providence township, deceased, will ex-
pose TO Public sale, at the MANSION PROo
PERTY of said deceased, in said Townshlp,o on
WEDNESDAY the Goth day Of December
next, all the real estate of said decedent not Ia
ken at the valuation by the heirs or sold, Tz:
The Mansion Tract (.4l containing 30l acres
and allowance, and having thereon erected
large and commodious Stone Tavern Sand'
three Private Dwelling houses, Barns, Stables
Wagon-Sheds and other out buildings, render
ing it one of the most convenient properties lo'
public business in the County. The soil IS
good and We'll adapted TO agricultural purposes,
besides being in high state OF cultivation ana
we'll waterrd. The main body OF this land lies
upon The north side ofthe Juniata River, wheF'
the Turnpike passes through by the improve
ments above mentioned.
ALSO-tF.) a tract containing S3s acres
situate in East Providence Township, and aa-
joining lands of Nycnm, Diehl, Black and OH
ers lately purchased from Samuel la'eS a0'
minstrator, known as the "WoIf Pen"
U5@TERMS; One third in hand at the cor COR
frmation of safe on the 1lth day of FEB Io'o'
and the balance in two equal anual payments
JOHN CESSNA,
.7cfing .7dmiaiStrafor Of 'as 'a'
l4ralfN
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M a R EE ID:

On the evening of the 22l ult at the Lutheran
Parsonage by the Rev. F. Benedict, Mr.. IKvIN H.
Pile, and Miss DoRAH B. ScHLEARGER, both of SOM
erset, Pa.
On the ODD also, by the Rev. H. Heckerman, Mr.
Henry B. PENsYI., 10 Miss Eve ANN HERsnBERGER,
all of Bedford township.
On the End by the Rev. II. Heckerman, Mr.. Wu-
LIAM OYLER to Miss ELIZABETH MILLER. both of
Snake Spring Valley.
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Mir. Buchanan and The london Times.

The following is a copy of the contradiction for
warded By MIR. BUcHASAN, the American Minister
al London, to the editors of the London Times, in
refGaton TO the article which appeared in tina; paper
charging him with having made certain assurances 10
the members of the British ministry the subject
of war with Russia, and especially in relation the
British enlistments in this country for the Crirea.
It's mild and temperate tone contrasts admirably
with the violent and vituperative character OF the
charges OF the Times and yet, notwithstanding it
forwarded TO the editors of that journal nearly
month ago they had refused to make any correction
up 10 the period of the departure OF the steamer Can
ada. We not disposed TO comment al length up
on such exhibition this. The act OF attrbuting
to the American minister expressions iniamously
false, followed up by stubborn declension publish
his calm and respectful contradiction, proves fore
gone determination Of Misrepresentation which would
be unworthy of the most irresponsible Journal
Such conduct speaks for itself:
esThe American minister presents his compliments
to the editors OF the Times, and them that
they have been Smisiniormed' with respect to the
pressions and conduct attributed him in the lea
ding article OF this morning. Always mindful of the
neutrality of his government, which he fully ap
proves, il with deep regret he learned ne first
did from Washington, that attempts were made in
the United States 10 recruit soldiers for the British
army because he felt confident that these attempts
would tend weaken the friendly relations between
the two countries which it has been his ardent de-
sire, since his arrival III Eugand 10 cherish and
promote.
ss1he American minister can, of course, enter in
to no discussion in the public journals Of questions
between the two governments, or state what is or
what Is not contained In any correspondence Which
may have arisen out of these questions but be has
felt it due both the Times and himself make this
prompt correction.
$50 Harley street, London, Nov. 1, 1862
MISSISSIPPI ELEcTioN.--The majority for Nc
Rae DEM for Governor is about 1000 Lakes
majority over Singleton, (Dem.) in the Ficks-
burg district, is about 200. The Democrats
have four ConSressmen and the Legislature,
thus securing their U. s. Senator.
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Notice.

The subscriber appointed by the Orphans Court
OF Bedford County, 10 distribute the moneys in the
hands OF John Cessna and Alexander King, Esqr's
Trustee for the sale OF the real estate of Meshack
Edwards, late of Broadop township, deceased, and
amongst those legally entitled 10 receive the same
Will attend to the duties of his appointment at his of
fee in the Borough Of Bedford, Wednesday the 10Th
day OF December inst. when and where all persons
interested may attend if they see proper.
JOHN p. REED, Auditor.
Dec. L 1SGE.
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Notice.
Dec. 7, 1883.

The Undersigned, appointed by the Court OF Com
mon Pleas in and for the County of Bedford, to dis
tribute In and amongst creditors the moneys remain
ing in he hands of George f. Riddle, assignee of
Israel aud Simon Oppenhimer, will attend TO the du-
ties OF his appointment Monday the 18th day of
December inst. at his Office in the Borough OF Bed
ford when and where all parties nteresed attend.
JOHN p. REED, Auditor.
Dec. Z, 1855.
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ii Inter Goods,
comprising great variety OF LADIES'
DRESS G00Dg.

of the latest styles such in part as Black and
Fancy Silks, Mprinoes, Cashmers, Coburg and
rhibet Cloths, Alpaccas, Mou>seln DrIaines,
Moussrlne De Bpgr$, Fancy Prints, from ftp
up, Muslin, bleached and unbIeached, from ftp
up, all widths, Thibet and Bay State Shawls,
Blue, Black, Brown and Olive French Cloths,
Sup'F Black and Fancy CasSimeres, Twceds,
Cassinetts, Jeans, Festings, Merino Shirts and
Drawers, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes in
great variety, SC, &c.