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Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-02-08

the privacy of converts, bringing into those
sacred abodes. legal inquisition into sup
posed crime, however strongly suspicion
may attach. In charity, let US hope that
crime and violent death are unknown with
in the privileged precincts of convent, and
that therefore coroner's inquests can have
no business there; yet, their very exclusion
implies the existence of an order of persons
in our midst, who are above the law and
mock ii; and il is remarkable, that while
the dwelling of every secular institution
whether it be an almshouse, jail, pen item
tiary or benevolent asylum, is subject to the
most rigid scrutiny of the Law, monastic re-
ligious houses are exempted and practical
ly set the officers of the law at defiance
The abstract right of entry Of eoroner's
jury is undeniable, but the impossibility of
gaining evidence to authorize It's proceed
ing, makes it null and void.
Sister Veronica died of consumption
She suffered long with the insidious disease
that she was told to regard as proof of
her yocation-of the accepiability of her
sacrafce, but which was brought on by ex-
posure, modification, and perhaps undue
constraint and toll. Poor lady, she "died
by inches," with no kindly hand Of near af-
fection, no fond mother or sister dear, Ia
smooth the pillow for the aching head, to fan
the fevered, hectic cheek, to receive life's
latest sigh; these sad offices were transfer
red to stranger hands; most likely, they
we're gently administered; but Of the disap-
pointment, remorse and anguish Of near ff
teen years, no sympathyzing succor knew,
for she was secluded from the laws protec-
ton and relief
How Idle sreour boasted liberties, when
the bare possibility of such a life and suchfa
death are considered. Let the common
jailor but exercise inhumanity towards a
condemned criminal, and his impunity would
arouse the land; let cruel master oprress
his slave, and his rights of property would
be no defense against the condemnation of
the community anG the punishent that would
surely follow let the unnatural parent ex-
pose his child, and ample legal remedies
are within reach; yet the possibility of in
humanity aud oppression in convent is
Fever inquired into, though the frequency
of consumption in those locked mp walls is
ample demonstration that il proceeds from
natural causes--misery, privation and ex-
posnre. How long the evil will be endur-
cd in this age of enlightenment and of
Civil ard Religious liberty, no man can fore
see, but the people, the fountain Of power
in the State, are accountable to Him, "8ho
in every step by which we have advanced
to the character OF an Independent nation,
has distinguished us by some token of his
Providential agency" for every hour of
suffering and wrong and every death that
occurs, unaceounted for, under the odious
and unlawful tyranny of the Conventual
system.-a system, that 'suuder color of re-
ligion' E'iniures others in their nat
ural and civil rights contrary to the pro-
vision and express letter of the 33d Article
of the ''Declaration of Rights" of the poo
pie of Maryland. d.-Frederiek, Examiner.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-02-08

10 In looking over the last weeks Ga
aefte, many persons were greatly disap-
pointed, in not finding report of the pro-
ceedihgs, so far as they have gone, in the
case Of the Commonwealth as. Drane and
Coburn, for robbing the State Arsenal at
Harrisburg. AS it was known that the ed
itor returned from there several days be-
fore. it was anxiously expected that an ae-
count of the object OF his visit, and the his
tory of the case, would be given, but our
friend Is us silent as the grave on the sub
jeet, The public, however, still anxious
ly ask, Who appointed Mr.. Drane, and who
viii have to pay the costs Of suit, includ-
ing Mr.. Bowmau's trips TO Harrisburg -
Can't you enlighten honest inquirers sfter
truth, brother George!
% Whilst Governor Johnston was in
office, he paid off over three quarters of a
million of Locofoeo State Debt! Cover
nor Bigler was next elected, and he increas-
ed the State Debt over million and half
Governor Pollock is paying off again!
The present Locofoco Legislature has
been in session over mouth, and as yet has
done nothing but increase the expenses, by
creating number of sinecure Offices, and
filling them with foreigners! The last Le-
gislature, which was American, abolished a
number of such sineeures.
James A. Drane, who was appointed to Of
ice by Mr.. Bowman, and A. Coburn, Lo-
cofoco member OF the Legislature. plunder
the State, and the people have to pay the
expenses Of the trial.
l. it any wonder that our taxes are so
highs
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-02-08
Organization Of the House.

VrSanfzatieh vi tne iioaso'
We are happy TO announce to our renders
thst the Honse of Representatives was OF
gapised on Saturday last, by the election of
Y. p. BANKS, JR., American aud Repub-
iican, as Speaker. Ever since Congress
net, about two months ago, the hocofocos
have been blaming the Americans for not
organising the House, and endeavorlng to
humbug the people, by representing that the
T.ocos were in no wise responsible. We
have frequently endsavored briefly TO correct
these misrepresentation; and the result
shows we were correct, and that the acton
Of the Locofoco members Of Congress was
she principle, If not the sole cause, Why
Congress was not organized at least SIX
weeks ago. At the commencement of the
Session the triangular fight got up between
the friends of Banks, of Richardson, and
nf Fuller, and it very soon became mani
fes. that no one could be elected without
adopting the plurality rule-that is, the
rule which allows the highest candidate to
Be elected, even though he may not have a
msjority over all. The Americans and Re-
publicans who supported Campbell of Ohio'
for a few days, and then nominated Banks,
gave the latter on an average about 80
votes more every ballot, Than the Locofocos
could give their nominee, Richardson. No
siection could be had however, because some
thirty odd straglers persisted in scattering
thcir votes on Fuller and others. Some SIX
week. ago, when this state of things already
existed, the Americans and Republicans re-
salsed in caucus, to offer the plurality rulc'
10 TO carry ii in the House If possible
They have offered it again and again, al
most, IL not qaite, every day for weeks past,
snd voted for it to a man, with one single
exception, IL. D. Campbell, bat never sue
seeded in carrying it until last Saturday,
aud when carried the Speaker was elected
the SAME day. The plurality rule could not
ba adopted or carried, because the Locofo-
COS resolved in caucus, and re-resolvcd again
and again, to oppose it; and they did op-
pose 4 almost TO man, I1nly two or three
% rhea ever voting for il until the last
dsy,) and thus defeated the only plsn by
which an organization could be effected.
Such are the facts, and it does seem to
US ths most impudent, ana dishonest charge
imaginahie, under these circumstances, 10
represent the American party as responsible
for the delay in the election of Speaker
We never had very much faith in the supe-
rior Intelligence of the Locofcco party, but
ihosa who make charges ike these must
have still less than we have. We cannot
believe that any party, or any Intelligent
man, can hare any difficulty in seeing
where The responsibility lies in this matter,
and we hope no zoe viii hesitate to hold that
party accountable, which go daterminsdly
resisted the plurality rule, and which at
least is so signally defeated. rs it most
Eschly deserved.
Court commences aaxt week, anl from
appearances. ir viii se pretty ihrong.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-02-08

The slsighing is sill excellent, and snow
. seapls feet deep. An old limo winter,
tha God 5elp .he POOR.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-02-08

Court commences naxt week, anl from
appearances. it will se pretty ,hrong.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-28
MONTPELIER, VERMONT, THURSDAY,

know you can describe it to her though the
girls say they shall write and tel her about it.
Just look here, Deacon. Men aon't usually
care much about such things, but this quilt
Here the old lady opened the door and looked
in, and the good Deacon who had followed, de.
claring that he felt quite curious to see an al
bum quilt, looked in also. The old lady did
not faint, nor stagger backward, falling into
the Deacon's arms, as the novel writers might
have it, but simply threw up both hands and
ejaculated-
Mercy on us! Where's that quilt. What
on earth has been done with that quilt &c.,
&C., as most sensible ladies would have done in
her place.
There are the frames, she continued, walk
ing into the room, and here, did you ever see
the like! Those supernatural girls have finish
ed the quilt, and left it folded on the stand'
And then before she had recovered half her
wits, the room was suddenly filled with the
chattering, wondering little bodies, bidding
Deacon Bates and Grandma Neal ceremonous
good morning, declaring they must have some
salve for their smarting fingers, and scolding
Josiah for not keeping the breakfast warm.
And 50 the incorrigible pillows came out of
Maggie's box, and the album quilt went in, and
Deacon Bates drove off, asserting that there was
true grit in those girls, and he wished he could
take them to the West, every mothers daugh-
ter of them, to make wives for tho emigrant
farmers
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-28
Marriage Among the Chill Indians

Marriage Among the Chill Indians
Generally, when young man makes up his
mind to marry, he first goes to his various friends
for assistance in carrying out his project. II he
be poor, each of them, according 10 his means,
offers to make contribution towards the expen.
ses one gives fat OK another horse; a
third pair of silver spurs. A mooness night
is selected, and rendezvous named At the ap-
pointed time the lover AMI his friends, all well
mounted congregate as agreed. Cautiously and
in silence they approach and surround the resi-.
dence of the bride The bridegroom seeks out
the resign place of the fair one; and she, as in
duty bound, screams for protection. lmmed-
ately a tremendous row commences. The
women spring up en- nnasse, and arming them
selves with clubs, stones, and missiles of all
kinds, rush to the defense of the distressed mai
den. 1t is point of honor with the bride to
resist and struggle, however willing she may be,
until the impatient bridegroom, brooking no de-
lay, seizes her by the hair or by the heel, as may
be most convenient, and drags her along the
ground towards the open door. Once fairly out
side he springs to the saddle, still graspng his
screaming captice, whom he pulls over his hor-
se's back, and yelling fourth whoop of triu mph,
he starts off at full gllop. The friends sally out,
still followed by the wrathfnl imprecaons of
the outraged matrons, and follow fast in the track
of the fugitives. Gaining the woods, the lover
dashes into the tangled thickets, while the
friends considerably pause upon the outskirts
til the screams of the bride have died away, and
they are satisfied that no one is in pursuit, when
they quickly dspersc 1t is to be supposed that
the lady finally yields to the strong arm and ar
dent entreates of her gentle wooer; for, with.
out further marriage ceremonies, the happy
couple emerge, a day or two after, from the
depths of the forest as man and wife.-Th,
Armcanians, by E. R. Smith.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-28
barietp.
An Incident of Western Travel.

!
A correspondent of the Springfield Rep uJH
can, writing from the West, relates the follow.
ing incident of travel which occurred at hote
in Vincennes, Indiana -
" While the landlord was showing me to my
room, an old gentleman entered, and asked if he
could have room with fire, saying he was
very sick with the chills and fever, and must
have warm bed. The landlord told him he
would prepare room for him shortly, and having
shown me to mine, lett me to muse over the re-
sources of landlord, who could furnish guests
with comfortable rooms, with fires, when he had
not room in the house with less than three oc-
cupants
d" In nv room there ware two beds, and one
of them was occupied by a conductor But a
few minutes elapsed after the landlord left me
before he returned, and called the conductor up,
telling him it was nearly time for his train to
leave. The conductor hurried down in great
haste, but had hardly gone, when the landlord
entered with the old gentleman, shaking with the
chills, and exclaiming-
"Where's your fire, landlord! It's as cold
as barn here-I shall catch my death of
cold 7"
"O!" replies the landlord, in the blandest
voice imaginable, 81 havn't room in the house
with fire in 1t but see what I've done have
had your bed nicely warmed for you, so that
you will be as comfortable as though there was
fire, and it's much better for your health"
I" All, this does feel more like it," exclaims
the old gentleman, putting his hand under the
clothes to feel the effect produced by the land
lords patent warming pan, while tina, kind
hearted dispenser of comforts made his exit,
leaving me to split my sides with laughter for the
remainder of the night.
The story was too good to keep, and therefore
as soon as the landlord made his appearance next
morning pitched into him about it.
%, say nothing about it, says he, keep mum,
and I'll stand treat ,
{ No you don't replied if your liquor is as
bad as your house, you don't get any of it down
my throat
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-28

WHAT IS LAw.-Law is like fire; and those
who meddle with it may chance to burn their
fingers "
La'c-is like an eel-trap, very easy to get into,
but very difficult to get out of.
La,c-is like lancet, dangerous irfthe hands
of the ignorant doubtful even in the hands of
an adapt.
La,u-is like seve, you may see through it !;
but you will be considerably reduced before you
can get through it.
Law--s like an ignus faius or Jack Liant
ern those who follow the delusive guide, too Of
ten find themselves inex,ricaby involved in bog
or quagmire.
La,c--s like prussc acid-a dangerous
remedy and the smallest dose is generally suf
fcient.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-28

A LEAP YEAR DEMONSTRATION. A rather sin
gular and amusing occurrence took place near
Cochranville, Pa, few days since A Mr..
Bachtell. from Medina, Co.,, was introduced to
Miss Duquet, of Chatham. about four O'Clock
in the afternoon of the 10th ultimo, and mar
ried her within three hours afterwards. Both
are said to be worthy and RESI- pectable persons,
but very lively and talkative They were jest
ing upon the subject of matrimony, when she
jestingly popped the question, to which he acce-
ded. One reply brought on another, until they
went to the parsons and had the ceremony per-
formed
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-28
NEW SERIES, NO. 10.
TERMS : $3.50 strictly in advance.
1hlCNN, $a,0O Mt the years end.
T" Scheating each oder"

dutchman describes New Yorkers. AZ
berry fine peeples, who go about de streets
scheating each oder, and dey call dat pissness."
-Erchange.
Duchy wasn't far from right his residence in
country has Yankeefed him some, hence his cut
ness New York streets are full of" berry fine
peoples judging from feathers and broadcloth-
and alas they go" about de streets, scheating
each ODER" She who sails before rs with the
majesty of Eve, conscious that she is cutting
dash !" her head high, her looks naughty,
cheat herself and others into the idea that she is
happy. Her satin is the richest her cloth the
| finest, her coiors the choicest. There is smile
upon her up turned face which the heavens do not
reflect: and never will, till the heart is honest and
the conscience right before God. And at our
side steals another who is " scheatng" That
glorious form CONS of Gotten wadding-those tin
ted cheeks and the rich complexion, of cosmetics.
Her husband moves by her side-and every mo-
ment of the time she is " cheating" him.
others have her snes-others her honeyed
words-Oh what a cheat she is You would
hardly believe that these three gay girls, yonder,
clothed in all the might and power of fashion,
breakfast on herring, and sleep under, carpet,
for lack of comfortable clothing Yet so they
did. They are cheating, desperately They
mean to make some poor fellow imagine that
they have plenty and are rich and genteel.
Poor things they cheat themselves of comfort,
and honesty at the same time. They live on
husks and cling to shadows, and their presence
is one continual lie. Dutcbman, you were right
Tom Dick the merchant wears an imperial, fault
less gloves and unapproachable boots is con-
graduating himself she moves along Broadway,
that his sugar is sanded- his brandy watered-
his floor marble busted, and every eatable thing
multiplied by subiraction-a new process known
only to cheats. 1t is the business of most peoples
lives, thus to cheat themselves and others. They
love to live under delusion, and cover them
selves with a veil of deceit.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-28

PASSING AN ALTERED Bull Look 'ere."
said tpsy individuals, who was hanging by
lamp-poast, look ere ddn' you know that
you'd no right to 60 by me in that way9"
"Why not, my friend asked the person
addressed who recognized in the tight 'un " as
an old acquaintance.
Because (hic) it's again the law "
"Against what law "
"Why, you used to know Bill Nelson, when
he was (hic) highly different fellow to what he
is now-.and there's big law again passing an
altered BH.'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-28

The LAWYER AND THE SAILoR.-A sailor was
called upon the stand as a witness, when he was
thus examined
well, sir, said the lawyer, do you know
the plaintiff and defendant'
Il don't know the drift of them words, an
swered the sailor.
.Wha don't know the meaning of plaintiff
and defendant continued the lawyer a pref
ty fellow you, to come here as a witness Can
you tell mo where on board the ship it was that
man struck the other one
Abaft the binnacle.' said the sailor. T.
.Abaft the pinnacle said the lawyer, what
do you mean by that' =
A pretty fellow, you,' responded the sailor,
to come here as lawyer, and not know what
abaft the binnace MEANS
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-28

ON THE RIGHT RoAD.-Engish Traueue.'--
Hi say, sir, ham on the right road to Artfofd.
Jonathan-Well, you be.
Traveller-'Ow for shall ave to go before |
get theree
Jonathan,- Well, if yeou turn round and go
t'o,her way, may be you'll have 10 travel about
ten miles. But if yeou keep on the way yeou
are going, yeoull have to GO about twenty-four
thousand, reckon.
A few days ago couple of men got into
fight, and as a consequence, it being naturally
the case, ring of excited individuals got
around the parties. and each according to his
own feelings in the matter, gave his advice
Peg it into him, said the shoemaker; ham
mer his upper leather for him-that's it wax
him, my lad, beat his soul out for him
Cut his fat, old fellow said the butcher !;
knock him on the head Say why don't you
punch his ribs You're regular calf, you are !
Knuckle him now yer got him, and make mince-
meat of him
Dress him well,' said the tailor, see how he
pants fell him give him stitch in his rise !
button up his lip, and knock him bang up
Tan his hide said the currier peel the
bark off his nose--and damage his skin
This suits me exactly, said the lawyer !;
get his head in chancery, and bleed him till
he pleads, then he's good case Then ad-
lvancng to the other one, he said He's doing
you an injury-hc's perfectly ferocioas, take
the law on him, and I'll look out for the re-
mainder.'
l saw him strike you frst,' said the carpen-
ter, Nail him Knock his upper rights from
under him cross cut him until he lies dor
mant I'll bet basket of shavings on you, old
chip
Plug him in the eye said tobacconist.-
Get double twist on him, and then chaw him
one on his niger head
Hit him between the eyes with your 81 {,
said the printer, show him no 1-4's till you
IL kill him batter his bold tace and knock his
form into pi'
What's the row! said the police, coming
up after every one had gone. Show usa chance
to have grab at somebody
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-28

Why are the laeies of the present day like
the lilies of the Scriptures!
Because they toll not, neither do they spin
yet Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like
one of them,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-28

A FEMALE WITNESS Facts are stubborn
things, said lawyer to a female witness under
examination. The lady replied - Yes, stree,
and SO are women; and if you get anything
out of me just let mo know it. You'll be
committed for contempt Very well, III suf-
fer justly; for feel the utmost contempt for
every lawyer present
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-28
From the Home journal.
Letters from hillside.

Mrs. Grays idea Of sleigh-rdeMy brothcr-iaw's rule
A little turn in the yard-Who laughed stylish
sleigh-bels.-Fleet steed.-Mrs. G.s churchmanshp.-
Picking pockets-Thc Parson.-Sightly jealous.-orgi-
nal remarks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1856-04-25
MISCELLANEOUS.
Sermon On Nothing

Frederick the Great being informed OF
Oh, death Of one Of ms chaPlains, man OF
considerable Icarning and riety' d''eru incl
IA, nj. successor should not be behind h'm
IN ,br,e qualification. arJ took th' follow
-. ,.,,,.I ,ra.yrtaiuiug %. merits of co.
of,h. ngmsrou. candidates lor The appoint.
nsD,. Hc told the applicant that he
would himself furnish hm with text the
allowing sunday, when he was 70 preach
AZ the ROYAL chapel. from which he was To
max, an cytcmp1rc sermon. The clergyman
accepted the proposition. The wh'm OF
such a probationary discourse was spread
about widely. and az an carly hour Che
royal chapel was crowded 90 excess. Ia.
king arrived az the end Of the Trayer'' and
ON IN, caudilatc'sascyuJing thc ruiI'i' 'n.
of hi. mays,y's ailg--dy-,auU presenter
him with scolsd Tnpgr. The Ir,a'u,'
opsn.d IL and found nothing ,h,ryin. ll'
JI NOT. however. lu,s DO. TrTfnecgi mind +,
bat turning che Paper on both sides, be
said My brethren. here i' nothing, and
th,r, i. nothing. gut giuoth,ug God sr.a.
,rl an trir-, and proceeded 60 deliver a
mos. admirable li,s.ur. uTaa thr vaul.r
ogcrat.Hu.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1856-04-25


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