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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18
now THE DEVIL LOST.

lhe following IS to good too be lost. We clip
Irom an exchange paper, aud respectfully
call The attention to It OF certain persons who
ieel disposed TO spread IN the newspaper line:
Young man who ardenty desired wealth,
vas visited by his Satanic majesty, who tempt
ed him to promise his soul for eternity, II he
could be suPpiird on this earth with all the
money he could use. The bargain was conclud-
rd-the devil was to supply the money, and
was at last TO have the soul, unless the young
man could spend more money than the devii
could furnish. Years passed away--the man
maTrd, was extravagant in his living, built
palaces, sPeculated wdrly--lost and gave away
fortunes, and yet his Golfers were always full
lie turned politician, and bribed his way 10
power and fame, without reducing his pile ot
gold He became 'fIl0uster,' and fitted ont
SHIPS aud armies, but his banker honored all his
drafts. He went to St. Paul to live, and paid
'he usGal rates OF interest for all the money he
could borrow, but though the devil ma& wry
faces when be came TO pay the bills, W. they
We're all paid One eXpedient after another
'al'ed-the devil counted the time, only two
years, that he must wait for the soul, and
I"ocSed the efforts of the desPairing man. One
more trial was resolved upon--the man started
newspaper. The devil growed at the bill
at The end Of the FIST quarter, was savage in SIX
months, melancholy in nine, and broke, dead
oroNe, at the end of the year. So the news
paper went down, bot the soul was saved.
A DvEL SETTLED By CAsu.-A French
man vas TO fight duel with an American; the
conditions we're that bat one shot should be ex-
gGnahgrd, and heprecedence should 60 by lot.
! he frenchman got the first chance, but failed
10 hI' his adversary. As the Yankee lifted his
weapon, the other called out:
Hold, will buy your shot,
4 II were astonished at this, but his opponent
ans~rred
What viii you give?'
rive hundred pounds''
Nonsense" cried the Yankee, taking aim
'Sa'n- i am good marksman: you set TOO low
value upon YOURSELF
1oo estimate me at too high price; butI will
give You a thousand pounds
Agreed cried the Yankee and the dacl was
at al end.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18
THE POWER OF MUSIC.

In looking over an old newspaper, printed
several years ago, came across this beautiful
piece, which struck me as being true to ma
ture:
"'Couldn't COS be sung so!' Leaning idly
over fence few days since, we noticed little
four-year old 'lord Of creation," amusing
himself in the grass by watching the frolicsome
flight Of birds; which were playing around him.
At length beautiful bobaink perchrd on a
bough of an apple tree, which extended within
few yards Of the place where the boy sat, and
maintained bls position, apparently unconscious
OF his close proximity to one whom birds usu-
ally consider dangerous neighbor.
''The boy seemed astonished at his lmpu-
dence, and, after regarding bin steadily for a
minute or two, obeYing the instinct of bis baser
part, he picked up stone lying at his feet, and
was preparing 10 throw it, steadying himself
for good aim The little arm was drawn
backwards without alarming the bird, and 'bob'
was 'u ithin an ace Of danger, when lo his
throat Swelled, and forth came natures plea;-
'a-Iink, a-link, a-Iink, bob-a-Iink, a-non-sweet,
a-no-sweeti know il, | know it, a-link, "a
link, don't throw st, throw it, throw il, &c.,
and he didn't Slowly the little arm fell to its
bdlNldl pOSilIotl, dia now tHt ueSpistu StOne
dropped. The minstrel charmed the murderer!
We beard the songSter through, and watched
his unharmed flight, as did the boy with Sor-
rowful counttnance. Anxious to hear an ex-
preston of the little fellows feelings, We ap-
preached him, and inquired: Why, didn't
you stone him, nay boyz you might have killed
him and carried him home.'
.The poor little fellow looked up doubtinglv
as though be suspected our meaning, and, with
an expression, half shame, and half sorrow, he
replied
"'Couidnf COS he sung so 20
Who viii say that music hath no charms TO
soothr the savagr breast, or aver that God hath
not made melody TO move the purer fountain of
our nature, to awaken those svmpathes that are
kindred to heaven, the angels, aud TO God him
self Let the sweet tones of the music break
upon the ears Of The dull school boy, and be
will awake with life and energy. Pour the
notes of melody into the ears of wilfnl child
heart, and he will become obedient and atten-
tive. Let music be first to break the silence of
the school room in the morning, and the chords
of young hearts that are put in motion will
continue to vibrate during the day. Happy will
be- the time, when not only ne tones of our
school-bells can be heard all over the land, bot
when the notes Of our school children, in the
morning, breaking upon the silent atmosphere
along the Atlantic coast in the East, shall rever-
berate along the GaIt of Mexico, and the echo
be heard in California;
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18
THE EIYRRED OPPOSITION.
READ THE PLATFORMS OF THE RING
STREAKED. STRIPED AND SPOT
TED TICKETS, NOMINATED BY
THE ABOLTfIONISTS -

T5-We again call attention TO the annexed
exposition oftheIprinciplest9 held BY the candi-
dates noninatedin opposition tothosr put forth
bv the Democratic party. Upon tine grounds
here given, and upon none other, can they ask
the votes oftbr people of Bedford county. They
stand before the public as the representatives Of
the platforms subjoined, They are the eRdors-
ers Of the shocking oath that follows. They ap-
nroye of all the hrreses Of AboIitionism Read
and reflect
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18

ia mans impressions are often involun-
tarlIy betrayed by his almost unconscious excla-
mationsupon his encountering something strange
and unexpected. Running against surprise
Is much like running against post-it forces
the breath out of your mouth before YOU have
time to consider how you shall modulaie it.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18

" The woman who made pound of but
ter from the cream of joke, and cheese from
the milk OF human kindness, has since washed
the close of a year and hung em 10 tlry on a
bee line.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18

Why are potatoes and corn like certain sin
ners Of old Because having eyes they see
not. and having ears they bear not.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18

05~'keep your best foot FOREMOST SAYS the
adage. But, if there is any difference between
a mans feet, and be keeps the best foremost all
the time, he must either stand still forever, or
move very awkwardlv.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18

flames Lambart, young Englistpedestri-
an, has accomplished at Boston, the wonderful
feat ofwalkinga 1000 miles in a thousand hours.
He walked the last mile in IA minutes and 10
seconds; and then ran several times around The
track.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18

4 coquette is rose-bnsh, from which each
young bean plucks leafand the thorns are lett
for the husband.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18

'sAre you mate of the shipe" asked an en-
grant of the cook, who was an Irshman. s'No
sir I'm the man who cooks the mate"
"Do you enjoy good health !" "Yes," was
the reply, "who dosen't -
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18

The botanists tell Us that there is no such
thing in nature black flower. We sup
pose they never heard Of the ''Coal Black
Rose"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18

Gy~Tbe captain of Western band of regu-
ators boast that he has fifty picked men" nnder
his command. If they are not careful, they
may get tarred and frathered, and then they will
need picking again.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18

When an orator raves about love of country,
half the time he means love of talking and the
other half love of pocket.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18

Young men who would prosper in love
should WOO gently. 1t is not fashionable for
Young ladies to take ardent spirits.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18

0rWhy is chicken running like man
whipping his wife! Because it's fowl pro-
ceeding. No, because he's trotting her throu gh.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18

The saying that there is more pleasure in
giving than receiving, is supposed TO apply
chiefly to kicks, medicine and advice.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18

what is the matter, SIR said druggist
Wen, have eaten some oysters, and guess
that Is the trouble Have yon eaten anything
elseP Well, no-why, yes, did, too-,hat
IS, took for my tea mince pie, four bottles of
ale, and two glasses of gin, aud have eaten
the oysters since. and really believe the oys-
ters wasn't good for me'
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18

Cooke, the tragedian, was in the habit of
giving orders to a widow lady, who was once
sitting in the pits with her little girl, when their
friend, the performer, was about TO be stabbed
by his stage rival. Reused by the Supposed i'm
minence of his danger, the girl started up, ex-
claiming, 'Oh! don't kill him, sir don't kill
him. for, fyou do, he won't give US any more
pit orders" Her disinterested grief, like the
gratitude of some people, was lively sense of
benefits TO come
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18

One of the newspapers inquires with much
seeming innocence, if it is any harm for Young
ladies TO SIT in the laps of ages Somebody an
swers that it probably depends on ihe kid of
ages seIected-thos4 from eighteen to twenty
five being rather hazardous.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18

tasl Young man, returning elated from an
evenings carouse, spied portIy figure shiver-
erlng IN the cold. He ciasped the lone damseI
IN his arms, kissed her smooth, icy face, and
sympathizingly- inquired why she ventured
out ''witfout her bonnet ~ An observant po-
liceman saw him huggng the round-beaded
cast iron "'pillar-post" erected there the prive-
Gus morning.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18
SPEAK KINDLY TO YOUR MOTHER.

Young man, speak kindly 10 your mother,
and coureously, tendpTly of her. But a little
time, and YOU shall see her no more forever
Her eve is dim, her form is bent, and her shadow
falls toward the grave. Others may love you
fondly; bat never again while time is yours,
shall any ones love be TO YOU as that of your
old, trembling, weakened mother has been.
Through helpless infancy her ihrobbing
breast was your safe protection and support; in
wayward, trsty boyhood she bore patiently with
your thoughtless rudeness she pursued you safe
ly through legion ofils and maadies
Her hand bathed yonr burning brow, or
moistenrd your parched lips; her eyes lighted
up the darkness of nightly vigils, watching
Sleeplrss by your side as none but her could
watch. @, speak not her name lightly, for
YOU cannot hve so many years as would suffice
to thank her fully. Through reckless and i'm
patient youth, she is your counsellor and solace.
To bright manhood she guides your steps to
improvement; nor ever iorsakes nor lorgets.-
Speak gently, then, and rrverenty OF your
mother; and when you, too, shall be old, it shall
in some degree tighten the remorse which shall
be yours for other sins, 20 know that never
wanlonly have you outraged the respect due 10
your aged mother.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18

SHOCKING CATAsTRoPHE.-A romantic father
whose name was Rose, called bis daughter
"WIld, so that she grew up under the appella-
ton OF "Wlld Rose. But 10 a few years the girl
fell in love with and married man named Bull,
which sadly iateriered with the romance of the
ladY's name, sWild Buln''
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18

LETwo weeks ago vagabond was convict
ed in Illinois of stealing two watches. He
made pathetic speech after his conviction,
ascrlblng his failure in business and all bis mis-
fortunes in life, 10 sprocrasination.' He seems
10 have been the embodiment of procrasination-
which, the poet tells us, is qhe thief of time
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-18

05- MoIe pleasing than dew-drops that
sparkle upon the roses, are tears that pity gath
ers upon The cheek OF beauty.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22

HIGHER LAw.-Henry Linkler and John
Beck were arraigned before the Mayor yesterday to
answer the charge of assaultng John Laler AMI his
wife, and turning them out of their house by force
and violence The complainant rented a house
from Linkler, but not being able to settle when paw
day came, l.. and his sOnin-law went TO the house
hosted the window got in, took forcible possession
and male the tenants vamose the rancho The
Mayor reprimanded the accused and then discharg-
ed them.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22
MILITARY HALL.-We believe the oues

MILITARY HALL.-We believe the oues-
ton is pretty well settled now. that the various
volunteer companies, who have been using Lafay-
ette Hall for drill room, to have the hall
the first market for their purposes and as the
is large and well proportioned one, we'll lit up by
gas, and warmed by a large furnace, presume
that they will be delighted with the change. The
walk my be little farther to some of them than at
present, but the advantages gained in other
poets will more than compensate for that little
trouble
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22
Consumption and
export fol the 6

export lOt tflC u
mOnths. ............. 4a3,7l9 282ar2 26&}3 10000
From be lat September, 1876, TO Sd July, 1857 far
merS deliveries of Wheat were 500, ,}ai quarters
against 4hISsIS in the corresponding period OF 1856
showing ne dehcifHcy of So quarters From this
would appear there is yet a fair stock of Wheat in
farmers hands as the last crop was much larger
From the LAT January to Sd July lsj1 the deliveries
show an tF,dsr of E,10i quarters over the cores
p0nding period of $50.
The weather since Friday has been showery but
today has assumed q more settled appearance ami
80 far the reports OF the growing crops are very ia
Notabie: On Saturday, the Corn Association" pub
Shcd the usual estimated stocks. The quantity Of
Wheat and Wheat and Flour, being more than " ~
GENERALLY anticipated, has had depressing effect Oh
the trade.
To-day mar ket was moderately attended, but the
business done IN ali descriptions OF Wheat was slow
and inferior red declined 2d per bsh on the prices
ot Friday. Flour i'll retail request at previous rates
INDIAN Corn little more enqured tOr with a few
sales ot Mixed and Yellow al 3Gs t. 36s td per quar-
ter; htc easier being offered at 3a4 to 800 6i per
or. We quote Wheat Red, 5. 6d 10 9s I'D; White .s
bd to lbs per 16 lbs. fluur, Philadelphia and Bati
more, 81 to 32S Extra Ohio 32- b to 3s oil; estprn
3Us hd to Bis hd per 1916 lbs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22

In FOR IT.-Thomas Smith drank rath-
er Tree OF bad spirits last Sunday and while under
It's lnhuence, gave judy Meeks a''lambasting," and
smashed a big dish over the mouth of her husband
Inward Meeks For these sins of commission Tom
was called before the Mayor Yesterday ana raon;r
ed TO give bail for hia gnod hrhayinr - -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22

THE ENCAMPMENT-The oath inst. is
almost at hand, and the young soldiers who are to
form the encampment are all anxiety for ts arri-
val Persons were engaged yesterday in stalking
on the grounds and all the other arrangements
are being effected rapidly possible, so as to
make the occasion one of ioy
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22
VICIOUs DOG.-Op Monday last

Vicious DOG.-On Monday last. as one
OF Mr. Peyton Johnston's sons passing along
Broad street, the Central Depot he was seized
by the right arm bya large dog, and might have
been seriously injured but for the presence Of
eral gentlemen who drove off the vicious brute
This is the third boy attacked by dogs in the street
within the past week, and yet no effort is made to
rid the highways of these abominable pests Can
the Council do nothing to clear the streets of dogs.
Or must the citizens themselves take the matter in
hand and proceed to extermnate the whole race
when found at large.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22
FIxr O.rs The nresant cron of On,

FINE OArs.-The present crop of oats,
a. lar rs we have been able TO learn is by far the
oest one that has been seen IN Virginia for many
Ssars, Sp We have been shown specimen Of the
musslan min Kind, grown on Mr. b. W. Green's farm in
Lnr,,h county. which measures seven feet in
iane, me heads are from ten to eighteen inches
s'rs,' sna Mr. g. thinks that he will make from
nrof.ti ~ nlIy bushels to the acre. This crop will
wbich ~ exceed ten thousand bushels, one hall of
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22

IHE CRICKET CLUB meets this after
noon Tor practice 1t is getting time that some ac
count was being taken of the pIays in ordar - 10.
old cricketers and the world see what the Club is
DONG. Let the score be kept hereafter, by all
means. - ~"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22

fIGHTING.-Two free negroes, William
Freeman and Wyatt Freeman. charcoal 81 "
,sauitlhg and beating Walter Freeman, on Snpday
!"st' were found guilty by the Mayor and ORDERED
70 be nogged Both of them were then required
70 give bail Tor their future good behavior
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22

M the subscriber on Monday July g. a negro man
n named MALAKI lie is about 40 years OF
~. age, feet inches high. of rather dark com
pleXlOn and has stOOp in his shoulder. lie was
Formerly the property OF Mr.. Beazley, who resides
some four miles from the city, and was purchased by
ME few days since of Dickinson Hill Go. lie has
been for some years past engaged in the we'll dgyny
and il doubtless well known in the neighborlio6I
of Brooke Avenue The above reward will be maid
for his delivery at Mr. Tate's Jail, near sMayo's
Bridge ELIZABETH VICKEKS
iy l4-1mH
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22

NOCTURNAL VIsITOR.-Mrs. Yarring-
toms boarding house was entered yesterday morn
ing by thief, who visited several rooms in search
Of yauables bat before getting into one that would
pay, was discovered and driven of.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22
PRICE ONE CENT.
KICKED By A HoRsE.-John Murphy.

hIUKED By H0KsE.-JOhn Murphy, a
drayman, was kicked by his horse yesterday morn.
ing. while harnessing him for days work, and 20
badly injured that an operation may be necessary
to relieve him OF his pain. The blow received
in the lower part of the abdomen, aud the wonder
is that il had not proved fatal Immediately. Dr.
W. " Wilson, We understand, was called in to at
tend him
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22

SrABBING. Walter Freeman. charged
with stabhng William and Wyatt Freeman. were
examined before the Mayor yesterday and sent ON
70 tne next term of the Hastings Conrt to answer
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22

FEMALE SPAT.-Bridget Divine appear
ed before the Mayor yesterday, and charged Lucy
OConnell with giving her the soft end Of a shille
lah upon her head the night before, and all with
out canse or provocaton, for which offence the ac
eused was held 10 bail TO keep the peace.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22

CURIOUS EGG.-One of the workmen in
Mr. j. ". Randolphs book hinlery in breaking n
lot Of eggs yesterday morning, discovered one the
she'll of which was entirely filled with the yolk-
Why il was that the whhe was omitted We are nm
able 10 say, unless the hen that laid it, had read
the account of curious eggs, published from time
to time, and determined to get up expressly to
throw all competitors into the shade
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22

GAVE BAIL.-William Gallaher, lad,
charged with felony, was admitted to bail by the
Mayor yesterday for his appearance before the
Hastings Court next August
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22

Look SHARP.-Several citizens have
had their expenses increased by the Mayor within
few days past, for falling TO put and keep their
premises In order. II any Of our readers in
rears in this respect, let them look out for ny
tation to the City Hall. .f
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22

LUsUs NATURH.-W were shown YES
terday duck with three legs and q queer looking
biped it was. Mr. Wade, the gentleman who had
it, said that it two days old and seemed 10 be
asliyey as any other of the ducklngs of that hatch
ing. when it was accidentally stepped upon by child
and killed
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22

49, NOTICE. have for sale, lease or
Iii rent, Houses, Lots, &c, from ist to 33rd Streets
anu in the county of Henrico some of which lots
cannot be surpassed for beauty and locality by any
within the corporation limits and when you come
to county Lots for soap and candle factories Nature
could not have done more on her part for the conve-
nience of TO erect such establishments upon an
any OF the above. shall be pleased TO have the
views of operators upon the subject before them
Apply TO H. w. TYLER
my Sim Agent for thA Trustees,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22

ooRoNER.-Dr. st. George Peaehv has
received the appointment of Coronsr 80 e.. A"s
cry from Gov Wise, and is ready To antsr ''r,n
the duties of his Office when occasion upon
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22

LOUISIANA SUGAR.-The Franklin est. Mary's) Re-
gister says the cane looks splendid everywhere
throughout the parish, and the West Baton Rouge
Sugar Planter Of the 4th gives cheering accounts Of
the prospects of the planters in that parish.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22

Bound OvER.-Augustus Deluka, alias
OCal, came before the Mayor yesterday, and was
held to bail for his good behavior, on charge of
threatening TO assault and beat j. b. Sgnago.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22
TERMS: 50. IN ADVANCE.


The Nst0s having regular, permanent semi-week-
iy circulation large If not larger than any other
newspaper among the farmers and substantial busi-
ness men of fredericksburg and this section of vr
advertising surpassed by other in this place Il
numbers among its readers those who are able 70
Duy h9eraily and pay promptly, and whose custom
would De valuable TO business men.
a. Ncither labor nor expense will be spared 10 make
s Ncies worth more than is paid for il by subssri
Ders OF advertisers,
be made to NIWs 0FEISr
~ o-S fredericksburg, Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-07-22

Up TO TIME.-The trains on the Rich
mond and Danyle Railroad are running as regular
as clock work, carrying large amounts OF passen-
gers and freight on every trip. The road is now i'll
excellent order, the rolling stock in good condition.
and the accommodations of the best kind The
depot in this city is being rebuilt. and when COM
pleted, will he far more convenient than the one
that tumbled down under the pressure Of snow
storm.