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Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-06-19
For The Bedford Inquirer aud chromele.

WILTON, MUscATTNE County, Iowa.
Mr. EDIToR:-Permit me, through the
columns OF your paper, to write few
things with regard TO the state of affairs in
Iowa, Having been raised in your county.
and resided ia that county until about two
years ago, when / removed to Johnstown.
Cambria County, after remaining there du.
ring the summer, in the fall | started for
Iowa, aud landed in Cedar County, on the
l4th Jan. 1856, at the time when the thor
mometer stood from % to so deg. below
zero, which was very discouracing time
to be IN strange country (as all work was
at that :lme lald aside.l | bore up under
those discouraging circumstances until the
latter part of February, when winter sub
sided aud the weather moderated, so that
persons could begin TO work to some extent
at least. then engaged in farming. was
found team, seed, farming uteus;ls and
boareted. 1 was TO have one-third of all
the grain | raised. Isowed about 30 acres
of wheat which yielded about 6 bushels Der
acre, There is no fall wheat sown in this
eountrJ.) planted some - acres of corn
pioughed it five times, it yielded about IS
bushels per acre, although last season dil
not produce more than about half the crop
OF corn and wheat. The farmers bane a
good growing season, as lasl summer was a
very dry one fer this State. During the
month of March, purchased 25 head If
hogs at S3,62a per head, 100 bushels corn
at $1,000 which kept them until had new
corn. fed my share Of the corn TO them
although they did not fatten we'll. last fall.
as their was so much rain and mud. o.
weighed 1850 lbs. Winter commenced
here the ID Dec. which has been very
cold Que again. There has been much suf.
ferlng here both by man aud beast. many
persons have frozen to death iii this state
during the past cold weather, and th,.
amount of stock that have died through tho
long and severe winter has been very great
This is very pleasant country, during tho
summer season, to pass over the large and
beautiful Prairies when the foliage is in
full bloom, is great sight TO the eve of
man. Although the winter has been very
long and severe, and we have felt the bleak
aud chilling winds sweeping DER the prai-
rles for more than months, vet the last
week has brought the dawn of another sum-
mer. and there is now great preparation
making for fencing, breaking prairie, build
ing &c. The drouth hast season has been
drawback, owing to the scarcity Of gram
wheat is worth from $l.00 to SII5 ner
BUSH, corn, from so to rs cts. per bush
oats, IS cts, aud very little in market
Money is worth from 10 10 so per cent in
terest. knew of ease last week in
which man give 10 per cent for one week
for a small amount. Land rates from s.
to 500 per acre. Prairie SS to $40. i'm.
proved land from SIS to $40, timber land
from $50 TO $50. inferior timber land can
be had at lower prices.
The land here is generally level and
free from stones except along the bluffs
near the waters, and these are mostly lime
stone. The soil is dark, from . to 4 feet
deep. An average crop of wheat in this
county, is said to be from 90 to so bushels
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-06-19
INION CIIrR No l

Will meet in the Court House, on SAT-
urday night the 21th inst. at the ringing cf
the bell. Mr.. Jordan will deliver Speech
in favor of the Sale of tue Main Line. Sew
eral other addresses may be expected A
good turn out is desired.
S. RADEBAUGH,
June 10. 1857. President
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THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF

THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF
THE AGE.-It seldom occurs. that ne
notice, under any circumstances, patent
medicines, restoratives, or any thing of the
KIND, for we have prejudice against most
OF them. But candor compels us TO invite
attention to the advertisements Of prof
Woods Hair Restorative in the last column
at the bottom o. the third page of this pa
per. We are too juvenile to require any
thing of the kind, but sCme instances Of its
use have come 10 knowledge which almost
assure US that it is sovereign remedy
against the hair becoming prematurely gray.
It is aot a "Iiair Dye;' but upon its appIi
cation as directed, the effect is produced on
the skin, which brings out the original, ma
tive colored hair, without stiffness. and civts
1t glossy and natural appearance. We
have seen persons who have used it, AMI
they are much pleased with it. Examine
the advertisement-t.H .Hissour1 Republican.
For sale BY Dr. Harry.-June 1913.
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Town CLocK.-The town clock has ar
rived, and will soon be placed on the Court.
House. 1t cost $500. The people of
Bedford subscribed $3.50, and theCommis-
sioners $3.50.
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We received the following article from
Dr. R. NJ. Deunig of Columbus, Ohio
which be intends as an answer, TO many
letters from Bedford County to him on the
subject treated of. We hope this article
may convince every one of the folly of
investing money in this swindling concern.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-06-19

The Town Council, are having the streets
filed up and cleaned. The filling in Juli-
ana Street, is with yellow mud, which rem
ders the crossing almost impossible. More
money is now being foolisbly expended by
the Locofoco board, for nselessness, than
ever occurred before.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-06-19

ELECTION OF DELEeATEs.-Saturday
the 9th of June inst, at o'clock, p. NJ.
is the time appointed for the election Of
Union Delegates, in the several election
districts in this County, to meet in Bedford
on :he ID day July, 10 nominate County
ticket. We hope our friends viii attend
to the matter and have full delegation in
Bedford.
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BEDFolD INQUIRER AND CHRONICLE.

The CLuB MEErING.--We learn that
the meeting Of the Union Club on Saturday
light, was large and enthusiastic. A mum
Der of new names were added to the Con-
stitution. Mr.. Jordan delivered a very
powerful and effective speech on the subject
of State politics. Let our friends through
out the county organize for the contest im-
mediatoly, by forming Union Climbs.
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THE CoMET.-Last Saturday was the
day set apart for the destrution Of all things
sublunary, by the comet. 1t didn't occur
however, although we bad severe thunder
storm, that night and many people feared
the time had come. They can rest quiet
for while longer. The comet has not yet
showed his tail in;tbese regions
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1857-06-19

1.-The Union OF lakes-the Union of lands,
The Union Of States none can sever;
The Union of hearts, and the Union OF hands,
And the flag of our Union foreYerf'
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C. s. GILBERT.

The following letter addressed to Sheriff
Miner, making inquiries concerning one c.
5. GILBERT, will be read with some interest,
we presume, by those who have been green
enough to allow themselves to be swindled
by this impudcnt ''specuiator" in Western
Lands. Here is the letter:
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numbering Rev. Francis vnton, Of Trinity church. Rev
Dr. Stevens OF Philadelphia Rev Dr. Rensselaer,, OF Bur
lngton, N j., and the Rev j. g. Lord, Of Harlem, the
members Of the Boards of Aldermen and Com
mon Council, several members Of General
Worths family-all in carrages-and large
attendance Of the Masonic fraternity, OF which Gen
Worth was a distinguished member. Gen. Worths fine
bay horse draped black and bearing boots reversedas
is the custom-was led by groom after the funeral car
and excited much interest among tbs spectators.
On the whole, considering the cold Of the day
the spectacle was most imposing one. The military
could not have numbered much short Of thousand
The marching and evoutions generally were steady and
well executed The appearance of the Seventy first guard
Of honor conspicuous one and evoked universal ad
mraton The Seventh Natonai Guard) preserved s well
earned reputation thoroughly drilled and handsome
corps. The Eighth, Fty nth, Tenth and Eleventh reg
ments well the Fifth and Sixth of the second br
gade looked remarkably we'll The regiments generally
mustered pretty strong The cavalry looked brilliant
they have suffered severely from the cutting
wind throughout their long days service the greater por
ton Of which they were sitting motonless in their saddles
II was expected that the guard Of honor would have
fired three rounds over the grave usual such oc
casions but for this partof the ceremony
omitted much TO the disappointment Of the immense
crowd assembled at the monument
As every regiment in the several brgades had its own
band--among them Dodworths, Shetons, and those Of
the National Guard and Garde Lafayette-it is
TO say that the music the occasion was exceed
ingly Ane.
The funeral did not arrive at the monument until
half past four NJ and the troops under arms,
and under the weather from O'Clock in the morning,
they therefore exposed TO the cutting wind for six
hours, and many OF them being without overcoats their
duty yesterday was not very pleasant one
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TEE CArAprAS CARrSET.-ihe toronto Coon,a
bs, ,,s Hon Tache has rendered his resignation
PREMIER ana that has been accepted BY the Governor
- .ns.,neuce and understand that hs Excellency
20 charged the Hon John A. Macdonald with the task
The previous retirement oi sr san;aon from the Com.
e f Provincial Secretary Affected the relative position
~ The two sections of the late Cabinet The balance will
he restored by the reconstruction OF the lower Canadian
section wlsch will take place Immediately The position
which his Excelency has assigned ~ Mr. Macdonald will
regsded BY the country the best pledge that be
given the maintenance Of moderation and efficiency IN
the councils sn policy Of the incoming government Hs
tower Of strength, az his proved vgcr and hbe.
ralty guarantees q future usefulness We sure
that he the chosen leader o the great body OF the com
munty altogether apart from exploded partisan alances
and hook forward u bic administration Wth hye ant
confidence
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General walker I'm the south.

The Apaachicela. Fla, adsrttser of the 18th inst
sayswe doubt very much the correctness Of the state
that walkers affairs In aourishng condition.
A. first felt disposed 10 bid him God speed y but the
belief y now fast becoming general that the OF des
tiny has had hs day, and that he will again be Al
lowed an opportunity 10 re away the lives and fortunes
OF his fellow citizens. With all the advantages in hhs
favor his present position and that Of Nicaragua fully
test that he the for the We trust the
administrator will enforce nr neutrality laws 70 the
lesar
The Austin, Texas Jouno, contains the following sd.
vwtisement--
Ho FoR ADVENTURES Forty nine wanted - join
an expedition 10 leave this place between the ls and lo
of March next Tho result expected 10 be very pron"
bic 10 all interested None but those Of known veracy
and bravery need apply. Such men can learn ta Isr'
culars by applying 70 W. rAYLoS, Jr'
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sented him with complimentary sword in honor OF his
distinguished galantry ut Monterrey and the State OF
Louisiana did the for his brave conduct throughout
the Mexican war In lS48 the national Congress ordered
q sword for him, upon which engraved appreca-
tive notice OF hk public services II now the palpa-
Bile duty Of the emporium Of the Empire Satethe queen
city Of Americato testify, in substantial form, her re
gard for who devoted thirty SIX years OF active public
life to the advancement Of his counrys glory and who
was Of the most eminent and brave of the sons OF
New York.
When ascertained that Major General Worth
dead committee from the Corporation OF the city o New
York was commissioned TO visit the widow OF the de-
ceased and charged to assure her that In she would
surrender TO us his remains, monument not unworthy
Of his fame would be here erected TO- in some degree,
pcrpetuatc ms name
In spirit OF characteristic good and conjugal de-
voton the request complied with the remains OF the
lustrous departed were conveyed TO this city and de-
in a manner credtabe to metropolis and State whose
greatness and prosperity claimed In his affections the
highest place. But TO the present moment the remains
Of MAJOR General Worth have been unburied There
emporium worthy Of the public services which he had
rendered. TO which his widow and children might repair
10 the last homage OF love TO the fidelity of tho hus
band or the virtues OF the parent But from this day
forward the pilgrim Of his genius and patriotism here
knee in thankfulness, and admiration at his
shrine The youth of country passing and repassing
this monument will hereafter pause TO peruse the record
engraved thereonOf the virtues services and fame Of
whose life presents beautiful illustration Of the in
etuti0ns or country, having raised himself from
civil life TO the highest rank known In the army and
ry graduation in the chain Of his elevation having been due
the fidelity of his adherence professional duty. The
life OF General Worth indeed exemplar which young
might well emulate for its strict ruthfuness Of duty
to himself, his country, and his God conditioned
being In Time.
When the Mayor had concluded the coffin was lowered
into the CELL the entrance Of which sealed up It
was long past six before the proceedings were over
and the crowd had dispersed.
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THE CATAFALQUE.

The catafalque on which the coffin WAS Oorne was
very grand and solemn looking II was composed Of a
platform three feet high, placed upon frame attached 10
two artillery wagons. On this smaller platform of
somewhat pyramidal shape on which the coffin rested
Tho whole covered with black cloth, studded with
stars of silver. On each side of the platform a
shied-immediaely below the cohn-edged with silver,
on which the letter
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Since have been in Office, have, IN each rear AZ
Governor OF the state without any authority % ~, ~,
sustained by ancient custom, appointed dsy " ,nsn
giving Thursday the 10th day Of this month ,ne usy
appointed, and trust viii be Observer inere y,
certainly some super ruling Providence wnsn ~
us into existence and which will ultimately accomplish
the ends for which we we're created not only AZ indivi
duas, but people. Nothing can ~ Nv, ~ ss W
Hsng-by nuch may be gained.
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THE MASONIC CEREMONIES.

The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons having
accepted the invitation from the Common Council 10 JON
in the obscques cf Major General Worth worthy
brother Of the fraternity the several lodges under this
dispensatiop were convened the grand lodge room
corner of Grand and Centre streets yesterday morning.
at n O'Clock where PROCESSION formed in the fol.
lowing order
Escort,
Morton commanding and Palestine tncampmcot.
Knights Tempars
John ISndall. NJ r. q. G.
1 The Banner of the Grand Lodge.
The Grand Lodge.
n W. q. q. NJ. Robert Macoy presiding
subordinate lodges in the
Order ol their seniority.
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THE CEREMONIES Az THE MONUMENT.

II announced that the funeral procession would
leave the City Hall at IL o'clock, and it generally sup
posed that would certainly reach the junction of Broad
way and Twenty fifth street, where the monument is in
process of erection, some time about o'clock crowd
of at least ten thousand persons assembled around
the appointed place. and the windows of the houses which
afforded a view of the ceremonies throngcd with
spectators Two O'Clock passed but there appear
of the procession, and the crowd began grow i'm
patent reported, however that IL would certainly
arrive at three Three O'Clock also passed. and still
thing could be OF the mitaryfour came, and went
and there part Of the procession sight
thought that accident Of serious character
have occurred; but about quarter 70 five 1t made
the Masonic Lodge took up their position close by the
monument In front Of the monument erected plat
FORM from which the Mayor 70 deliver his address,
and the space about which cleared for the military
The monument itself which an unfinished state of
formed OF the most prominent objects the
ceremonies. II Is 10 be constructed wholly of granite
from Quincy, Massachusetts,, and will consist Of shaft
ffty-one feet high from the ground. The base fifteen
feet square, and the front panel OF the die will contain
equestrian bronze statue Of General Worth In alto recvo
The shaft will be ornamened with representations Of
trophies Of and military implements IN use At Lundys
lane Mexico and Florida Upon the four sides of the
shaft will be inscribed the OF all the battles &C
in which General Worth participated, and which
folows-Chppewa, Lundy's Lane West Point, Florida.
Monterey Vera Cruz Corro Gordo Pcrotc, Pucba Buena
Vista Contreras, San Antonio, Churubusco MoliHo dol
Rey, Chepultepec and City OF Mexico. The monument
designed by James G. Bat,oson under whose direc-
ton II is Also being erected.
Immediately under the shaft ia the cell In which the
coffin placed and the Of which is made OF white
marble, bearing the following inscription
e.SS.<ssseSSss..SSs~>~~~~~@
I WILLIAM JENKINS WORTH
MARCH 1, 1874,
y, 1s49.
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SLAVERY ~ KANsAs.-An assessment of Leayen-
worth city shows total valuation 0f over three millions
Included IN witch are % slaves valued At s6o0o
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was conspicuousy seen also in silver splendid canopy
of black CLOTH richly amened and trimmed with sill
lace surmounted with black ostrich pumes covered
the whole, while round the base of the platform
grouped several embems of war, comprising brass
howitzers, balls, muskes, drums &c. The front and
rear Of the were ornamented with American flags
clothed in Grape. The drawn by sixteen gray
horses, four abreast heavily draped in black, having
their heads surmounted with plumes.
The style of this cataalque unique and elegant
The coffin of which gave elaborate description in
the HERALD yesterday when placed the fifteen
feet from the ground and on it lay the hat sword and
coat of the deceased warrior.
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SssSe~~S~~>~s~-~>~-~~~~~~~
MAJOR GENERAL WORTH.

While Of the granite blocks which form the basis
are the words