davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-31

turned Aleck, 'that it's rather hard to make
a feller lay his hand down to set on jury
j Then, as .'clincher." he inquired with
great feeling, s'How would your Honor like
it?' - u efs .s-1st,
The Justice looked serious. Calling the
constable to him, and asking few ques-
tions in a. low tone, he addressed, himself
directly to Aleck. Ia :. -. J. =. =
..Aleck, I jest diskiver that when the
constable served the summons pom you,
thar was a nice game Of draw going in
Beck's tavern 's s-.4i t''t.
GA tip-top game, your Honor" said
Aleck, Frightening up had as good a thing
as wanted. ..,-..t.-s.-E:.
"What did you have, Aleck," continued
the Justice, ''when you laid your hand down
to serve on the jury" ..9Fsses
ga beautiful full, your Honor -
The Justice became deeply interested. -
Wiping the perspiration from his face, and
looking Aleck in the face, he continued 5:
"Does this ere court understand you to
say that the constable tuck. you away from
a sfulP to set on jury? p ~,.-.f
Aleck bowed in the affirmative Gt.s
"And you told the constable what you
left?'' .
Il did, your Honor" .z''ft =
"And he jerked you away from the table
and left nobody to be on your hand?"
Again Aleck answered in the af6rma-
tive. .s - "a y
The court took a long breath and then
resumed its questions under greater excite
ment than ever. p! - 5<yt 1f
.sAleck, did you deal them keards that
round?" ~ ...# = =
Aleck looked up enquiringly, and replied
that he did. ....fz,~s,.... -;
The Justice drew back, entirely overcome
with the strength Of Alexis excuse. 1H..t.
s'Mr. Constable" said he, eleyating HIM
self high in-his chair, sSthis ere court is half
a mind to find you for contempt. By bring
ing this man here you have, perhaps, broke
up snug little game of draw, and spilled a
first rate full when he had the dealing of
the keards around the table! It's the most
cxasperating case ever seed" Then ris-
ing to his feet with a dignifed air, he shout
ed, .sAleck, you're excused Mr. Constar
bic, give me another
Aleck vamosed to continue his snug lit
tie game Of draw while another was ush-
cred into the jurors seat without even hear
ing.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-31

Fbe made dry, they would add millions 3
our farming products and our commerce. Z.
Three spades are used to make narrow
drains-one common one, one blade five in-
ches wide and fourteen long, and one five
inches at the top and three. at the end of the
blade, handle five feet long, SO that one Can
stand on the top of the ditch in taking out
the loyest part Of the earth. H..
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-31

|, Gainsboroughz was once examined as a
witness on a trial, respecting the originality
of picture, and counsellor endeavored to
puzzle him by saying ''-'-'5 s'.''-''1 81 -,'.'
@a'I observe you lay great stress on a
painters eye what do you mean by that
expression" . '..t5 III .r ~ ~.
= "a painters eye" answered Gains
borough, '.'is to him, what a lawyers tongue
is to yourself. - g. as,f fas = i.a7 ,,',4
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-31

A good old Quaker lady who after listen
ing to the extravagant yarns of a ashopkeep-
er as long as her patience would allow, said
to him:
Friend, what a pity it is a sin to lie,
when it seems so necessary to thy business. p"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-31

Mans happiness is said to chang on a
thread" This must be the thread that is
never at hand to sew on the shirt button
that is always off, @ ~
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-31

- =. a - q
.'SuNDAY Corn" An American inGdel
boasting in a published letter that he has
raised two acres of Sunday corn,," which
he intends to devote to the purchase of infdel
books, adds: ''All the work done on it was
done on Sunday, and it will yield some sew
enty bushels to the acre; So don't see but
that Nature or Providence has smiled upon
my Sunday work, however the priest or the
Bible may say that the work done on Sum
day never prospers. My corn tells me an
other story" To this the editor Of an ag-
ricultural paper replies: eff the author Of
this shallow nonsense had read the Bible
half as much as he has the works Of its op-
ponents, he would have known that the
great Ruler of the Universe does not al
ways square up his accounts with mankind
in the month of October" .5,4!-:z:e ~ "a.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1857-12-31

Aleck vamosed to continue his snug lit
tie game Of draw while another was ush-
cred into the jurors seat. without even hear.
ing.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-02-13

Mr. SUmNER.-The Andover Advertiser
states the following facts from a personal
interview with Senator S.
Although be presents noble figure in
his person, the trying scenes though which
he has passed during the last year have left
their indelible mark upon him. His health
IS improving gradually, but at times he
suffers from his wounds. He exercises daily
IN the open air, and keeps his mind as free
as possible. From the day he was stricken
down IN the Senate to the present timc, he
has NOT sat up rotoie day. Mr.. Sumner
will visit Washington in few weeks, and
be present in the Senate to record his vote
on some practical matters to be passed upon
oy that body before its adjournment.-
After the close of the session he will take
! tour to Europe and spend several months
IN, the continent in visiting objects of
curiosity and interest; he then cxpe,ts to
eturn home perfectly restored"
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a SENSIBLE VIEW By AN IRISH
Man.

=
An lrishman writing 10 the American
Banner, lectures bis couu,ry,nen for lbeir
unwise and yindictive opposition 10 the
American party; happily does he state the
truth in the annexed severe rebuke Of lie
manner in which they have SO long been
casting their votes;
'We have actually helped to carry out.
BY our conduct at the ballot box, that so-
lecism in free governments, thar the minor.
ity shall govern. We aided to ostratise
from power and place, the wisest and BRAY.
est men of this country, aud 10 substitute
IN their places set OF denagogurs who are
the laughing stock Of the garterei fools Of
European Cabinsts. Even lie-the patriot
OF humanity-tlle sage of Ashlonl, whose
wisdom more than once checked xne vii,
Cabinet Of our hereditary foe-whose bril-
liant emanatious igni;ed the slumberine en-
bers Of expiring liberty in the wild pampas
OF South America, and whose undying slo-
quence recited around the camp fires of
Greece and Poland, nerved the heart Of
auliote aud Samaritan TO do or die-even
he, glorious in defeat, was pulled down
from his high and we'll lasrited aspirations,
through the instrumentality of street politi-
clans aud barbacue patriots.
Why not abandon this suicidal course,
which must end in our discontinue and dis
giace2 Can We wish for nobler, boiler
termlnatioa than was that of the founders /
OF this heaven favored republic? What
comforts in life were theirs2-a life of prl-
walton and tcil-a grave in the battlefield,
but with the proud consciousness that they
we're leaving to their successors
GA hope, name,
They, too, would rather die than shame"
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fCommunicated
REPUBLICAN MEETING.

In pursuance Of notice, a Republi
can County meeting was held in the Court
House, on Tuesday evening last, for the
purpose of appointing delegates to the State
convention, which will meet on the 18th Of
March, next, to nomiuate Republican can
dldates for Governor, Canal Commissioner,
and J 1dge of the Supreme Court. The meet
ing was called to order by the appointment
of JOHN KING, OF Ilopewell ,as Chairman.
The following Vice Presidents we're ap
pointed:
Jas. Allison, Esq, of Napier Tp., Geo.
s. Riddle of Union, Matthew Dean, of Lib
erty, John w. Beeler, of Bedford Boroug gh
John 5. Grouse, West Providence, and Ja--
ce5 Blenneman, of Middle Woodberry, aud
Leonard Bit.uer of JDniata.
Jas. s. Tussey, of ". Woodoerry. D. Il .
Mann, Bedford Borough, aud VIM P. Smith
OF Hopewell, Secretaries.
On motiou, Joha II. Filler, Bedford
Borough, Lewis A. Turner of Juniata, Mai.
Lem1eI Evans Of Breadto2, john b. CAST
|. ner, of Hopewell, B. r. Ashcom, of Cole
rain, and Y. Vondersmitb, Bedford Bor-
ough, were appointed Committee TO draft
resolutions expressive of the sense of the
meeting. Tue following are the resolutions
reported and adopted unanimously.
/ Resolved, That the Republicans Of Bed
ford county take pleasure in renewing their
expressions of loyalty and devotion to the
| platform of principles established by the
Republican National Convention at Phila-
/ delphia, on the 18th OF June, 1856; en-
bodying as they do professions of unswery-
ing fidelity TO the Constitution and the
/ Union Of the States, aud the fullest recog-
milton of the Rights Of Man.
Resolved, That we have undiminishcd
confidence 10 the administration of Gov.
Pollock. By his eminently wise, patriotic
and economical administration of the affairs
OF tic couInon wealth, be has proved his ca
pseity - occupy With credit the highesl
post ia the na.ton.
1 Resolved, That we hereby recommend a:
the next Republican candidate for Governor
the Hon. DAVID WlLM0T, of Bradford
county ,'e have in his whole career as
sIatvslaau and jurist, the fullest a<sur.
ance Ihat in his care neither the interest
nor tbs honor OF the commonwealth Q
: wLich he is enc of the brightest ornaments
viii ever be sacrificed.
Resolved, That as part Of the Cousti:u
ency so ably represented in the Lsgislatar
By tie Hon. Fr. Jordan, we fully apprcy
Of his vote for Gen. Simon Cameron 70
United States Senator.
Resolved, That the Hon. Alex. King b
selected as shd Representative delegate 4
he State Convention, which win meet 4
harrisburg on The 2Uih Of March next
Resolved, That j. C. Kiser, c. Love
and Jas. 5. Tussey be sppciated eouferse
10 meet similar conferees from the conntie
"f Fulton aaSonerset, 10 appoint Sens
a;orial delegatsto said convention
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SHOE STORE.

B. CRAMER Il co. have just receive
ss very large assortment Of Boots az
shses, suitable for Fall and Winter, part style
IS follows
Mems Super Waxed Double Sole Boo;s,
Mems g City Made Calf do.
Aea's q Heavy Kip, Lined do.
YOUTHS Waxed Double Sole Boots
Youths Calf and Kip Lined do.
Boys City made Calf Boots,
Boys Kip Lined Boots,
Monens' Double sole Kip Bootees,
Womens' Fine Calf and Seal do.
Womens' Fine Goat Morocco do.
Womens' Paroii Bootees, very handsome.
Chiidren's Shoes of every style and price.
Gents Morocco, Kid, and Calfskin Bootees,
Ladies' Double Sole Caters, Gum Shoes. &c,
IN TACT, Boots and Shoes TO suit every purcha-
ser. ~ you want Boots and Shoes, please give
price.
:, Exchange Store is the place 10 80, Boots ard
Oct. u, 1855.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-02-13
TAXABLES IN THE STATE-THE
NEW APPORTIONMENT

Part OF the business Of our State Lecis-
iature, AT Its present session, will be the re-
construction of the senatorial and repre-
sentative districts, according to the enum-
Grafton of the taxable inhabitants in each
county. We have received from our Har-
rIsburs correspondent the statement of the
taxables as returned to the Capitol from
every county except Luzerue and Miflin.-
Filling up these blanks from the report of
last year, we have the following as the
statement Of taxables in the State for the
renr 1857.
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DEDFGRD HOTEL,
AND
GENERAL STAGE OFFICE

fNHE suoscFieel respectfully bees leave to as-
i noaace 10 his old flicnIs ard the bu,Ir
generally that he has leased and taken posse.
iSon of the Bedford Hotel, lately in The orcr.
pancy OF Col. Adam Barnharr. II is nor -,
design TO make tAaHy professions al TO wlat h.
will do. but be pledges his word at lis mos,
energetic efforts VIII be +nplo, ID 10 render
comfortable all whp give hi a aea,l. The knrss
will he handsomely fitte up. and none In,
careful and attentive serv ats will be engaged
Persons visiting the Bed ord SpriI rs swsn
as those attending CouIt, and the trav.I;,..
community generally. are respectable inri,ass
TO give him caliand ju ige for Themselves
u The stages all now stop at this bo,s,
and il is therefore the S ,age Office. ''
Boarders staken by t, { week month
onfavorable terms. 'e'''
~ Ample and -nfortahle stablinr isn't
tached TO this hote Which will always b. At
ended by s careful ostler. Also. a ssfa az
house. "'
JOHN HAFER.
Bedford, Apr S, 1855. "a
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The mebting was briefly addressed by
Messrs King, Filler. Russelland Tussey.
On motion, adjourned


sThe Westmoreland delegations have
the thanks of their constituents for refus
ING TO be governed by the voice of tic ma
Jority in The selection of candidate for
Senator. So says the Nestnoreland Re-
! publican; If this be true, all honest De-
mocrais will mourn over the fall of that
once honored county. But we think our
friend MAReHAND IS slightly mistaken in
his prophecy
u Wecopy the foregoing from the Bed
ford Gazette Of Friday last. Iu answer
we can inform Gen. Bowman, tbatso far as
We can ascertain, and we have mado FREE
quent enquiries on the subject, the consti-
tuents of Messrs. Foster, Hill and Fausold
most cordially sustain them in the course
they have pursued. So far as the Demo-
cracy of Westmoreland county are con.
cerned, they care but little for the hypo-
critical mourning of cur friend Bowman,
"n| 10 h'N VA ZIG 7Htt]s1tS OSfttftg AVA lung
fer some reward for bis services in SANDER
ing men who are infinitely better than him
self.
The idea is perfectly ridiculous in Gen.
Bowman, thus attempting to read a hon,ily
to the democracy of Weslmoreand-ifh he
would sincerely tell his s.experience,' it
would be rethcr dark one. How often
has he bolted nominations when fairly
made? Did he not sustain the boilers VIXEN
the Hon. JOB Mann was elected State Trea-
surer? Did he not but short time since
take down the name of Mai. Wn. Searight. /!
the Democratic nominee for Canal Commits |
sioner, and at that time attempt 10 justify /
his traitorous course TO the Democratic par |
tyl 1t is not long since that in defiance of /
the almost unanimous wishes and instruc- |
tons of the Democracy of Bedford county.
he persisted in forcing Mr.. Dallas upon the
people in stead Of the Hon. James Buchan-
an, the President elect. Did not the De-
moeraey of his county at thai time. 10 mass
meeting assembled, Indignantly make him
retraee his steps and give reluctant sup
port 10 James Buchanan. We might re-
peat other things in the eventfu lie of this
political chameleon, but it is unnecessarv-
it would take more room than We are will
ing to bestow upon such topic.
In MS paper he calls the representatives
from Wesfmoreland TRAITORS" Sagaci-
ous General-wonderful man-truth-loying
and full Of charity. Does he know the full
meaning Of the word he thus so glibely ut
jers. We doubt it. Will he not in a short
space of time attempt to crawl out Of his
present position, as he has crawled out Of
many u worse place Ha 4aIl 4.f .sTra;.--s ,,
Would he not sell the Democratic party III
order 10 obtain Office under the next ad-
General bo manly for once in your life
aud oreDly confess, that you, in your un-
wonted zeal said things in your last paper,
that you knew to be untrue. Be a good
boy and come up to the confession-and all
win be forgiven Gresns5urg Rspub.
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u FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
Gov. Pollock has issued proclamation
offering $500 reward to any person who
shall apprehend and secure the murderer Of
Mr.. Norcross, lwbo was killed near Altoona, J
end he erjoins all judges, justices, corouers,
sheriffs, constables aud other officers within
this Commonwealth to be attentive aud
vigilant III enquiring after and bringing 10
justice the perpetrator or perpetrators of
the crime Aforesaid HoI. Register.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-02-13

A SINGULAR PROCLAMATION. "A Mr..
William Smithwas recently elected Sheriff
OF Madison county, OEio, and upon enter
ing on the duties of his office, made the fol-
owing speech at the opening of the Court: :
''Hear We. The Hon. Court of Common
Pleas within and for the county Of Madison
and State of Ohio, is now session. and ready
to transact sdoh business as may regular
lY come before it, where the guilty some-
times go unpunished and the Innocent une-
cessarily suffer; where the honorable Judoe
stands abashed at the deprayity and stu
pldity OF mankind, and whero the LAWYERS
cause perfect and disastrous wreck ,f
ycur pocket booS, and the Sheriff ready
stands with an unrelenting heart to take
yodr goods, your chattels, and all your
clothes; aud if,n the intervals of Courr.
there should any property fall into your |
bands by any deceased relatives, We again |
stand ready TO put you through"
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-02-13

DEATH OF HuGu MILLEg.-Hugh MI
Ter, the eminent writer on geology, was
found dead on the aoor of his bedroom, at
bis residence, in EdiEburg, shot through the
heart. For some time past he had been in
the habit Of having loaded revolver IL his
ioom, an attempt having been lately made
to break into bis museum. II is believed
tbat the circumstance of his death was ac-
cidental, bis general character and position
the idea of suicide
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BEDFORD INQUIRER AND CHRONICLE

I
the section Of the act referred TO, together
with several laws Of similar character, te
be printed Immediately after the adjourn
ment, and to he sent TO every disbursing as
well as collecting officer upon the public
works. Notwithstanding this precaution,
several discussing officers contracted debts
without the sanction os the Board, and in
violation of the law to which their attention
bad been particularly called. The names Of
those officers, and the amount Of debt con-
tracted by them, are as follows
j NJ. Orr, Supervisor Lower
Western division. $500. 90
J. d. Leet, Supervisor Upper
Juniata division, 6,735 90
j. y. NJ Micken, Supervisor
West Branch division. $3.50 81
Wm. S. Calo5an, Superinten-
dent Portage railroad, motive
power. lIT59 SIS
DO do repairs. LISA 06
Under the Interpretation which the Board
nave given to The act of Assembly, they do
not feel at liberty to include these sums
either in the expenditures for 1856: or the
estimates for 1857. If there should be any
mitigating circumstances to relieve these
officers aud their bail from the penalty of
the law, It appears to the Board that the
Legislature is lie only tribunal to which
they can apply for relief
1t IS proper 10 state, that none of these
otheers are now in the service of the Com
In addition TO this unauthorized indebt-
'dness by officers under the control of tie |
Board of Canal Commissioners, WIN. Z.
aatfet, Superintendent of the Upper North
Branch canal an nppointee of the Legislature
incurred debt of sI6,S6s, AS, without the
consent of the Board, and in violation OF
aw.
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COURT PROCLAMATION

{ITliEREAS the honorable Fs.Ser, s.
w NEIL, Pfesident OF The seyersi CO. AiS,
Common Pleas IN tie counties co,nnosi,'a -
10th Judicial District aud Justice Of tbe c,Ia aas
of Oyer and TcI1nincr. and General Jail Nv,
r., for the trial al capital aud other Off,
IN The said district ali JosgrH b. NoEIr als
join y. HARTLEY, Eaquires, Judge, ~ az ~.
Cu'iffs Of ofCoeimon Pleas. and justices ~ .he .hs
Court ot Oyer ard Telpiacr, and General i.', tHe
Delivery, ioi the trial Of al capital and a,t' :"
Offenders in the county Of Bedfosd-bs,a. .';s' :.
sued their precept and to ME directed for bois
lng Court of Common Pleas. and Gene,al H.,
Delivery, and Conrt Of Oyer and Terp,i''a, 'a'i
Bedford. Oh MONDAY The 9th day - rrs a.
RGARY next. NoTicE is heIebv 9iye, IN 20,
the Justices ofthe Peace the Coronep a,d ~ al
Stables within thu said comfy ofRedf,wd an IN
they be then and there IN their proper ,,er.aa 'na'
Win tileirr,ils, seeosts, and iaa,lis;tfnns
anlinations and other rememhrsncrs - a !
those things which to fleir Offices ana - ~ 10 10
behalf appeftain to be done. and aiso TN as4t
viii prosecute against 5ise prisoners iba, -" ".o
shall be N The Jill Of BEDFORD coIntv 10 h. ~ %
and ti.ere 70 prosecute against then, as sfot
just. HUGH WoopF ei1.3I on%I o.
Jan. 1G. 1851 '7i'er'1'
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No LoAFERs ALLowRp. The above is ON
placard posted 10 the room at the station
in Lowell. Why should hint be needed
in just that placcl No loafers are wanted
anywhere. God never made loafer; that
IS the devils handywork. And he Is
poer workman il he can turn out no better
The world Is not big euough for loafer.
It needs to b. enlarged ana an !. p4t ION if
the ioa'efs increase. A losfer, sitting
round the stove, q loafer is not content
with ore side oft, mind ye,) and taking up
the time of thrift and industry, is a pisia.
BILE object,
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CANAL COMMISSIONERS REPORT

Board "Pitchin-ih' TO Canal Affairs.
BIFTYTwo THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED
AND EIGHTY DOLLARS AND NISETY-sIx
CENTS ILLEGAL DEBT CONTACTED BY
THE LocoFooo OFFICE HOLDERS.
We here subjoin some extracts from the
Report of the Canal Commissioners, to which
we-iayite the atten tIon of honest men of
all parties. They need no comment at our
hands. They are plain and to the point,
and the Commissioners have done theu,-
selves great credit by making the expose
We shall next week give our readers still
further statements from the Report.
DEBTS CONTRACTED WITH AND WITHOUT
AUTHORITY.
The fourth section of the set of the 18th
May, 1856, provides ''That no Superintend-
ent, Supervisor, or other agent having
charge of any part of the public improve
monts belonging to the Commonwealth, shall
be allowed to contract debts in any one year
beyond the appropriations for the division
under his charge without, the consent in
writing OF the Board Of Canal Commission
ers, who shall fix the amount thereof: and
if any Superintendent, Supervisor or agent
as aforesaid, shall contract debGs contrary
to the provisions of this act, the Canal
Commissioners are hereby required TO re-
move from Office the Superintendent, Super-
visor or agent who may have contracted
such debts; and the said Superintendent,
! Supervisor with their sureties shall be Joint
/ ly aud seyerally liatle, on the official bond
Of such Superintendenr, Supervisor or
agent, for the debts contracted contrary to
the provisions of this act, to be sued for
and recovered in the name of the Common
wealth, and the amount recovered to be ap-
piled to the payment of such debts"
Under this section the Board gave au-
.hority to two Supervisors to contract debt.
beyond the appropriations, yiz:-To James
Diifaubacher, Supervisor Of the Snsqachan
ma division, to the amount OF S7,S0S 81
and 70 Jshn Gadd, for he Lover Westcrr
division, to the charge of which he hat
been temporarily assigned, to the amour
Of $500, Of which 1852 30 was ex
pended. These sums are included in th
statement Of expenditures for 1856, and 70
the liquidation Of which an appropriation
asked in the estimates for 1857.
The Beard for the purpose of carrJin
out the intention OF the Legislature, cause