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Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-08-01

bic contingency viii Mr. Buchanan receive
more than fifty seven, and it may be that lie
will not get more than sixteen electoral
votes.
In the North, the opposition to the Ameri-
can party is divided into number OF petty
factions, all OF which are purely sectional
and scarcely any Of which possess the
strength and dignity Of great party
Nearly all Of thar faction in the North which
bolted from the American party on account
Of its adoption of national platform have
concluded to give their support to Fillmore.
At the recent convention in New York a
large portion Of the boilers from ten differ
ent States seeded from the convention and
placed in nomination Commo. Stockton -
After the nomination of Fremont num-
Der Of others declared their intentions to
support the national American candidates
in preference to all others The remnant OF
the bogus American republicans, who have
gone over to Freesoilism, is very small aud
is composed of men altogether without in
anence and without followers. The nomin-
alton cf Stockton and Rayner was merely
intended as compliment to them. 1t is
understood that both Of these gentleman
are in favor of Fillmore, and the faetiops
BY which they were rendered the complimeut
of nomination will follow IN their foot
steps
In the North, then, The contest will
doubtless be narrowed down TO Fillmore and
Freemont. New York, Massachusetts
Vermont and New Jersey, having in ali
sixty electoral votes. are set down by the
shrewdest and best informed Northern
politicians as certain for Fillmore, and by the
aid Of the old line wings, who have gener-
ally declared in lis favor, there is said to
be hut little doubt of bis carrying Ohio
and California, and that Ae viii lavea a very
fair prospect for success in Indiana and
Illinois, making together fifty one electoral
votes. TLas Fremont cannot, with any
probability, obtain more than one hundred
and sixteen and very probably not more
than sixty-fye electoral votes.
From these estimates, Which we consci-
entiopsly believe may be relied upon as cor
rect, it appears that there is no possible
chance for the election of Buchanan by the
people, and that the contest is principally
between Mr.. Fillmore aud Cob Fremout.-
IL this ease our Southern readers will see
for themselves that every vote which is CIV
en- to Buchanan IN the South will be vote
in favor Of Fremont.
Ii the whole vote OF the South were gigon
to Buchanan still he could not be elected,
and If, at the same time. the whole vote of
the North were given to Col. Fremont, he
would be elected the President Of the Uni-
ted States. representing not the whole coua-
try, but the sentiments and prejudices and
detestahle policy of Que section and favor
lpg legislation in favor Of the North as a
gainst the South. The American party,
With Dir. Fillmore in the field, is the only
hope Of the South to prevent this diseful
catastrophe.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-08-01
VOL. 20. NO 81.

The people are showing fnlly in Alabama
that they intend to give tie go by to the
little dodgy, sAufiing politicians who wish
70 deliver them over to tie representatives
Of saaaiter Sovereignty and free trade
tariaisni- Yes, the people are for Fillmore
and within few days, the politicians have
Begin to snuff the bfeezeI az few days.
and they'll begin TO be for Fillmore, too. :
Tie aattest Of all fat things, bave been the
buchanan meetings in the South, since the
publication Of his letter Of acceptance
Flat in Mobile, fat in Montgomery, fat in
Augusta, aatter in Charlestown. Ga The
other band, in augusta, Montgomery, Ram
doiPh, franklin and elsewhere in this s tate
IN Georgia-in Virginia--in Louisiana--
IN tennessee, the Americans are rallying to
fiilmore about as fast as B1ehanan's Ger
man friends are going % Fremont And
'filiniore stock il rising. rising nEr.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-08-01

Barnuna is going to hire surgeon to cx-
anime the body Of James Buchanan for that
ssdrop of democratic blood sRlue lights
will be used on the occasion and ten cents
admission charged, performance to com
msnce at half past seven.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-08-01

.Hlnatsoto Terrtory.-A letter from a
gealeman in Minnescta says-'.immigrants
IRE pouring into ihis beautiful, fertile, and
healthfnl Territory with unprecedented ra-
pidity. 1t il believed there will be little.
if any less than 1900 additions to cur
population this year
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-08-01

Distressing Cass,--It is said that Mr..
Kelly, who shot his wife, through mistake
one night last week, in Caroline county, has
to Be constantly watched 70 prevent him
from committing suicide--having made sew
eral attempts to destroy himself.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-08-01
By DAVID OVER.
From TIE tt gea Cstisea.
EERE FIVE GID FEDT.aAH CEN.
TEaEWAx.

TrsE-L Lqey .Nspi-
Now ne mocrats. JUST listen.
The while We sing a song,
-Aboaa ilae old gentleman
Arc and whose flag Yon nthroagT
He is a nice old bachelor
OF three score years and msse,
And. Ike old Grimes, he wears.a eeat
Alhbattoned down 5afore'
a.t be is not the Ky man
TO sake the chair oi State;
'Tis Fllmore-the AMEaloAx;
Poor Jimmy, he's toa Lste
TAat eoah-tlio .bntta aed slsswa before. .
Turns often on his ba cIS
Twas Federal blue in ays Of yores
'Tis now Nebraska hlacsi
And everytiuae it take: change
It's shade the people scan,
For by they can s,.relg judge
The color Of the mar,
Bat he is not tn, lueky H.aa, IS.
This fine old man, we have besaf old.
Got troubled in his Afains-
And drean'd some democratic sageps
Were eoHrsius through his veiRs;
/, troubled him by aigt aud day
Of this there is 30 aoaht-
lie tho'tit would his ssoel, dissrce
And s,rore he'd lei i o'nf
But he is not the lucky szsas &e-
Perhaps this is the rcase'n that
Me never in his iilt
Dared take unto his lonely self
Soae fair one for u1ie,
For fear some democratic blood
i.ls otisfr ng might i1lpure,
For Yankee girls, rs undesste~sE.
Are Democfatie--saFt
But he is not the lucky saaa &e-
Zen cents day he thinks enones
The labogiug man TO earn,
thus in the pockets Of the rich
He would his iavors tern;
The working men must be kepi svsn,
The nabob must have sway,
Rad laws enacted for tire rich
The poor man must obey.
lat he is not the lucky Tsssr, ass-
Nuw. all Who labor f.r yoar bread
Ws'n tell you wisat % ao-
yoFeF0- orr slnaasfsta,
Hes 20 your iatiesst sislef
lie IS hirnsslf asssorkings man,
Aid sure viii never g.
70 pay You but diAie day,
As Jimmy did, you ka ~.
Fof FlLLNoRE il the lucky Taba
TO take the chair Of state;
lie IS the great 4etggs GAN,
Aud true as he is great.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-08-01

a ReguiarssSetl n--A lady in Cincinnati,
Ohio, was recently detected pocketing q
package Of gloves, while making some pur-
ctiases, accused Of the theft, and with tears
handed oat $50 till to pay for the stolen
package. The mereeant took cut % and
gave her the charge. Subsequently, he
discovered that the $40 bill was counter
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-08-01

ia fght took place in bal. room III
New Orleans, last week, occasioned by
gentleman insulting lady who refused to
dance with hun. One gentleman was killed
and several others seriously wounded.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-08-01

.i7yvest of Posiwusser. ,Depasy United
States Marshals Chnrchiil and Elliot arrest
ei Levi w. Ludlow, the Postmaster Of But
lersyille, Marion county OHIO, on The charge,
of opening letters
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-08-01

1t will be noticed that these baptisnls OF
Colonel Fremout's children we're not per-
formed privately, but publicly in the church
before all tue world who chose to look on,
to listen to the VOWS Of the parents and
sponsors that they sllould be brought up in
the faith of the church. Among the spoa-
sors ef these children were Col. Benton. Ki.
Carson, Capt. Lee, US. n, Francis P.
Blair, and Col. Fremont himself IA strong
point, az catlioIie could not promise such
things;) and Mr. Blair, who has known Col.
Fremont for many years intimately, IS
astonisbed at The persistent attempts to
force him to be Catholic against his will,
when he has known hira always to be Pro-
testant and to repeatedly declare himself as
Of that faith by education: conviction, and
profession.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-08-01

P. 5. Brooks, Of South Carolina, who
assaulted Senator Sumner in the United
States Senate Chamber, and who, from tue
force Of opinion against him in the House Of
Representatives, on account of the assault
resigned his seat in that body, aud who said
in effect, in his speech of resignation, that
he would have killed Sumner, if the latter
had not wrested from him the cane with
which he was beating him, aud who, in his
speech before the Court when tried BIN FOR
the offence, said he would act again, under
similar circumstances, as be had done-this
same Brooks endorses heartily the nomina-
ton of Buchanan, and beholas IN the Gin
cinnati Platform the one best suited for him
10 stand upon. IN his letter to the Buchan-
au Ratification Meeting at Charleston, s.
G., in which he endorses Buchanan, be open
u breaches dsunion, if tie sectional il.sti-
tuition of Slavery cannot be extended, and
beautifully talks of the stemple of Republi.
can Liberty erumbling into ruins if the
South cannot, as she pleases. support it By
Slavery extension. Such IS the spirit Of
bis letter of endorsement of Buchanan.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-08-01

.liaa and Tsum attacked By Bees.-Mr.
s. Hooper, residing near McKissaok's Grove,
Iowa. while driving his team was attacked
by bees They made the attack apparently
in three distinct strings about the size Of a
mans arm, attacking the horses. One
horse, in .endeayoriag the extricate himself,
broke blood vessel and died shortly after;
tie other is severely injured. They next
attacked Dir. Hooper and those who came to
his assistance. Everything was done that
could be TO extIicate the unfortunate man,
but not uutil Mr. Hooper and Mr.. Slusher
were so severely injured that but little hope
of their recovery is entertained. The
symptoms aud suffcrings of the unfortunate
men resemble those Of hydrophobia.
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The following statement appears in let
ter from Lancaster, Penn'a published in the
New York Tribune:
ssI4asi week Iwent to AIillston, four miles
distant, to witness the closeing exercises Of
the seasen, Of the Model Normal School at
that place. l found them very interesting.
Addresses were delivered by the Hon. r.
II. Burrows, late Secretary of this Common-
wealth. Mr.. Buchanan was invited to be
present and address the pupils, but hede-
cliaed, and gave as reason therefor, that
the scholars had, sometime before, held an
indignation meeting, at which they had de-
nouneed, in the most caustic language, the
dastardly and cowardly attack Of the assas-
sin Brooks upon Senator Sumner, and that
his appearance at the school under these
circumstances might be misccnstrued BY his
friends at the South. When heard this
excuse discussed by his friends 1T the school
really pitied the sage of Wheatland-his
tortures must be as great as those of Doug
las when he saw the.mangled body of Sum-
ner being carried from the desecrated Seu-
ute Chamber to a place Of quiet aud safety
Il is surprising to know what amount Of
truckliugit it requires to S27 900 shareholders
to retain the fishd hip and support of the
Southern States. Truly has it beer said
that they ride their principles With whip and
spur
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Froaa lie .hese Jersey .State Ga~stfe.
THE BiCaEL0a CAADIDITE.

It's time te be dong, thc play has tesua,
There's mischief q trewing as sure as a gun,
Tie Back and Breck noodlcss are stupidity bent,
tjn choos ing a Baeh Tor rour next President;
a bachelor who, like his species J on know;
Is afraid of the girls and to union a foe:
Then uis and be doiag, for danger Is rife,
4 mans but Hsonshiae wbc hasal't wife.
Fora crustg oil eodger who ne'er--as lis said
liaa children 70 speak of, and 1eytr was ~ed,
i o 5e our chief ruler, it must be ecnfess'd,
Is doing up matters in mi ghey bad taste
Imagine him in the White House-if gea can :
With All things arranged on the bachelor plans
Not L petticoat in it to lend i charm,
Nora bright s;uils Of woman +" keep the place
warn.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-08-01

In fsstoons the cobwebs are clustering round,
All things in confusion faon attic tc ground,
Chairs, sofas and tables With dust coyer'd Ger.
lghile guilds and cigar stumps embeiliah the
h0Or,
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-08-01

Just think what queer things his receptions
would he,
Unconth gsnaer-plrtiss, as all must agree,
for house with no mistress y. cs is, wcen,
Where. no well bred lady would wish to BE- seen.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-08-01

Dear Sir-I have received yours of the
18th Instant, inforIning me that, not know
Ing whether considered myself a resident
Of Lancaster, you have assessed me as such.
had supposed that you could have known
that had removed from Lancaster nearly
year ago, and .have ever since been an ac-
tual resident Of this city, where my official
duties require that should reside. l trust
that al some fzf,ye period may agaln be-
come resident of Lancaster, but that is
s0holiy uncertain.
JAS. BUCHANAN.
Michael Bundel. Esq,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-27

RATHER OBLIvroUs.-At a revival excite
ment, in Connecticut, a respectable old iady
was struck with conviction, became a convert.
and was proposed for membership of the
church. There wss a meeting held FOR exam.
ming the candidates, of whom there were sew
eral In attendance "Well, my dear sister
Rogers, said the Rev examiner, addressing
our venerable friend, please relate your ex.
perience " The old lady, on being thus ad.
dressed, lifted up her voice "WeII,'' said
she, '' L don't know what to say, as told my
husband Dir Rogers, before came here; but
believe / have experienced a change, as
told Mr. Rogers, my husband, after csme
home from meeting, when i became oon-
vinced that / was the most sinful creature in
the world. as told my husband, Mr. Roger.
and says he Z" think So" Then told Mr.
Rogers, my husband, that was going to lead
a different life. was going to trim my lamp,
and have IL burning agin the bridegroom
come Then Mr. Rogers, my husband, said
he didn't know what wanted of another, bat
ne made no objection Then told Mr. Rogers,
my husband, that L would Join the church,
and prepare myself for the place where the
worm dieth not and the Ere is not quenched
and my husband, Mr.. Rogers, told me be
thought I'd better" The good old Iady
stopped, and the minister. turning 10 Mr..
Rogers, her husband, said, wv ell, my brother.
this seems to be as il should be, we'll cousid-
cred among yourselves; you have given it
full thought, and now 1 should like for you 90
tell US what you please IN regard TO your
wife's change" "l've been hearing it ell,
sir, but it's news to me" Her evidence, how
ever, was admitted without the endorser, and
she was taken in.
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OFFICIAL.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, May q, lsss
Notice is hereby given To the holders of the
stock issued pursuant to the act Of Congress o,
22d July, 1915, that such stock Is redesmable by
It's terms, and will be paid at the Treasury on the
surrender Of the certificates thereof, on the 18th
OF November nszt, when Interest thereon Will
cease.
This department viii continue to purchase such
stock prior to said day Of redemption, and win
pay therefor the following premium, In addition
to the interest accrued to the day Of purchase,
with one days interest for the money to reach
the vendor;
On s,ch stock received at the Treasury between
the LIST day of June and the 3lst day Of July, in
elusive, one-hsh Of one Per cent. on the amounts
specified In the certificates;
On such stock received between the LIST and 3lst
days Of August, one fourth Of one per cent;
And on such stock received after the 31st day Of
August, The interest accrued thereon, and one
days additional interest only, win be paid.
Certificates Of such stock transmitted under
this notice must be duly assigned to the United
States by the party entitled to receive tho pup
chase money; and when sent prior to the lsf uly
tie curreza half years interest nut also be as
signed by the present s,ockholder, otherwise such
Interest will be payable as heretofore.
And notice Is further given to holders Of other
stocks Of the United States That this department
viii purchase the same between the LIST day of
yuns and the lst day Of December next, unless
the SUN Of 500 900 shall be previously obtained,
and Will pay for the same, In addition to the In
terest accrued from he day Of the last dividend
OF Interest, and days additional interest for
tie money reach the vendor, the following rates
OF premium:
On stock Of the loan Of lsaa, premium Of 10
per cent?
On SICK Of the loans Of 1s47 and ls4s premium
OF 10 per cent;
And on stock issued under the act Of 9th Sep
ternse1, 1850, commonly called Texan indemnity
stock, premium of per cent.
Certificates transmitted under this notice should
be duly assigned to the United States by the par.
ty entitled to receive the money; and II sent pre-
vions TO the 1st July, the current half-years in
tereh must also be assigned by the present stock
holder otherwise the interest for the half year to
that dsy will be payable to him as heretofore.
Paymest for all the foregoing stocks will be
made by drafts the assistant treasurefs at Bos-
ton, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties
entitled to receive the money may direct.
JAMES GUTHRIE,
m mss.dti2Nov Secretary Of the Treasury.
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OLD ESTABLISHED b.
washington Stove Depot !

Southeast corner Penna asszus and II I'll st,sst
IN STORE AND RECEIVING WEEKLY. A
large stock Of the universally admired a
ana unsurpassed Cooking Stove, 81
ID u lNVlRC lBLE, -
TUBULAR OVEN, ~
whcn, iof economy In consumption Of fuel. Sim
piieity OF construction, easily managed easflv re
paired at tIiding cost, Baking, Roastinp, R,otl-
Ing, &c dehles competition.
600 References can be given who will testifv to
the above qualities of this, "
THB COOK STOVE
All ask Is an examination to satisfy tho ,,,o,,
est economist JAS. SkIRVfNG.
2o7 Pa. avenue.
The following Is one Of the many reoomme,a..
tons sent to me by very popular gentleman Of
this city, the original Of witch NAV he ssen nv
any one calling at nay store: ~
WAsHInsToN, July I'd, 1856.
Mr.. JAS. SKRvINs
Dear sir-Tbe "Invincibe e., Stove purcb. .ed
at your establishment last fall has been In
use In my family since thattime. lis advantaaes
seem to me to be very decided First. ia ex.
treme simplicity Of construction and management
render repairs almost unnecessary Secondly.
the facility with which II may be changed froin
a wood TO coal burner And lastly, the peYfkct
manner In which It performs its duties
The peculiar arrangements OF It's hues, keeping
an even Temperature around the loaf, &C., render
Il, by far. the best bread baker in the markct :
i have, therefore, every reason to express my
satisfaction with It. ssar - = .
.,mXy sspsctfu yours, Ism a1s # .
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STOVES, CRATES. &c.

THE SUBSCRIBER BRGS LEAvE TO
= INFORM his numerous patrons, and tie public
rounding country, that he has just received the
very largest stock Of STOVES, CRATES,
GES and HOT AIR FURNACES ever be-
fore offered in this market Of which he asks
On examination, feeling assured that for urability
q castings, economy In consumption Of fasl,
beauty Of design, and simplicity sf construction,
they are not equalled.
Having personally selected this stock from the
most celebrated Northern and Eastern Poundries
with single eye to the use, not merslv the sale
fthe article, customers can rely upon fair dealing
and fair prices In all cases.
name in part
Chilson's Hot air and veutilatine Furnace.
Hayward, Bartlett Co.'s Portable Pot Fur
mace
! l.. Motifs Invinciblen Tubular Oven
Range.
Ponds Union Double Oven Rage. ,-
Beebe's Range.
Improved Latrobe, Feinour Hot Air Parlor
and Gas Burner Stoves for heating the room In
which II Is set, and the room above very beau.
t1ul ornament for the parlor, taking up no room,
and consumes no more fuel than common Radi
" "Invincible'' Cooking Stove, Tubular Ovens,
Tor coal or wood, which For durability Of castings
economy IN consumption Of fucI snd the superior
manner In which 1t performs Its duties, Is the
very best Cooking Stove extant / ask an ex-
animation Of my list Of references and letters Of
recommendation, numbering five hundred resi-
oents OF this city, who have this unsurpassed
New World Cook, a pretty pattern and excel.
lent operator
Blue Ridge, heavy article and good baker.
victor Cook, Flat Top, for coal or wood,
oeautiful pattern, and heavy; a new cook, manu-
factured in Toy, N. Y ;, just received
Morning Star, for coal or wood, with summer
arrangement In hearth and rooster behind.
Light Street Complete Star, for coal or wood
without summer arrangement in hearth, very
heavy.
Victor Complete Cook, Cooks avorite, Kitchen
companion, Planter, Emporium, FANNY Forres.
tet. and number Of other patterns Of Cook
Stoves.
Parlor. Cook, and Dining Room Stoves
Chamoer Stoves, open and close Front, In 30
different styles
Hall and Once Cannons, all sizss and Qualities.
Russia Sheet and Cast. Iron Radiators, &C, for
Pariors, all patterns.
Parlor and Chamber Crates from the veyv best
manufacturers in New York Builders win do
we'll to examine this department
Together with general assortment OF all re.
quisitss for the Kitchen and Dining room
An goods delivered free Of charge to any part
OF the distri 1t at my risk.
Tin and Sheet Iron work made to order bycom
petent workmen.
Old accounts will be settled before opening new
ones.
Terms positively cash unless otherwise agreed
upon at the time Of sale
My store will be kept open until 10 O'Clock q
M fof the special acCOmmods tion Of those who
cannot make II convenient TO call during the day,
where the same assiduous attention will be paid
In giving all information required
JAMES SKIRVIN6,
Washington Stove Depot,
No. 267 3. e. cor. Pa av and llth street
re l6- m Gntel & Organ
NEW cTOvv uouov
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LABOR AND FOoD IN GERhASY.-The wages
of labor are still very moderate, and have not
yet increased In any proportion xith the In
crease in the price OF food The following
rates of wages and food may afford useful
comparisons with those in England; Daily
wages, without food, in Germsny-common
laborer, Is; carpenter and mason, Is Sd. TO
3 domestic servants, with food-coschman,
groom or footmsn, with livery, &c a wear
housemsid, "a year; price Of meat, Cd. per
ID butter, Is. per ID; rye bread, / l.6d
per ID; eggs in summer, Sd. per dozen sugar,
best loaf, I'D. to Sd. per lb; coffee, Is per ID !,
price Of pair Of very good year old car.
riage horses SEQ; price Of a superior farm
horse, f25-Letter From Gerpasnv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-27

SERVED RIGHr.-A gentleman, Mr.. George
w. Sten, residing near Petersburg Va :,
caught neighbor in beaver trap q few
mornings since. Mr.. S. had experienced con.
siderable difficulty in keeping his watermelons
quietly " at home Of nights and hit upon
beaver trap TO solve the mystery of their dis
appearance, Accordingly he set one upon the
plan OF steel trap, though larger and without
teeth. In the morning, instead of a thieyins
negro, he found an hoRest neighbor fearfully
crouching over it-fast Imagine that neigh.
bor's feelings,