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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11
EXCITEMENT AT BURLINGTON, N.
SEDUCTION BY A CLERGYMAN.

SEDUCTION BY a CLERGYMAN.
The citizens OF Burlington were thrown into
state of intense excitement on Friday last; by
the circulation ofa rumor that Rev. William B.
Sutherland, of that city, had been guilty of the
crime OF seducing the daughter of a member
Of his church, who was turned of fifteen years
Of age.
An investigation of the rumor led 10 the
painful conclusion that il was, in all IFS enormi-
ty, too true 10 be disbrlieved. 1t appears tbas
on Wednesday afternoon last, Sutherland went
TO the house Of the girls father for his intended
victim 10 come TO him and assist some other
girls in arranging some books in his library
1t having been previously understood that sew
eral were to meet there for that purpose. The
girl not responding TO the invitation, Sutherland
sent again, and this second invitation she unfor-
tunately obeypd. On reaching Sutherlands
house be invited her into the library, when shr
was surprised 10 find herself the only female
present. He immediately commenced bis ad-
vances and amiliariiles, nh her, drew her in
10 chamber and there succerded in ov+rcom-
ing brr, after which The outraged child hasten
rd home TO The house of her parents.
On Thursday she related TO her mother the
particulars Of the shame that had been praciised
upon her, and the mothrr Immediately waited
upon one of the deacons OF Sutherlanp's church.
and related the circumstances. He immediate
ly called IN broihrr deacon, and the two went
directly 10 Suberland's house, where they in
formed him of the charge made sgains, him.
Sutherland admitted that he had taken many
liberties with the child, but denied The charge
OF seduction. His who'll conduct and manner,
however, was such as to convince the two that
he was guilty, and they informed him at once
that all further intercourse with him as pas
tor Of their church, was at an end.
In the mean time, the father of the girl was
made acquainted with the airocous crime which
had been prrpetratrd on the virtue Of his child.
His eXaspration became uncomfortable, and
arming himself for the purpose of making
summary vengeance on the destroyer, started
IN pursuit Of him. But an ntimation to Suth-
erland that his life was in danger enabled him
to escape over The back fence OF his garden, on
ly few minutes in advance of bis Justly indig-
nant pursuer.
This clerical hypocrite is about thirty years
of age, and has been In charge of church at
Burlington since last year. He went there from
Lodi, near Jersey Chy-but where he has now
gone, no one can tell. The victim of his arts
is barely l5 years of age, and has borne an
unblemShrd character. Her family are also Of
unimpeached standing, and enjoy the respect
and esteem OF all who know them. The rx-
ctpment was so great, on Saturday night, that
if Sutherland could have been found he would
surely have been tarred and feathered.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11
A ROMANCE

The following from the London Court Jour
nal, reminds one of beautiful PORN OF ELIZA
Cook, and proves romance to be as rife now as
ever:
"Among The presentations of her Majesty, at
one of the drawing looms this season, was
young lady upon her marriage, and about whose
nUplals story is current of more than usual
interest in unromantic times. She is the daugh-
ter of a baronet, holding a distinguished posi-
ton. Among the suitois of this young lady,
who is as pretty as accomplished. was one Of
very advanced years but il was in vain that all
the allurements consequent upon the possession
Of riches We're set forth. The fair maiden show
ed herself completely Indifferent 10 the golden
prize that lay at her feet, and in spite Of the
strong recommendation of "papa" it was unhes-
itatingly rejected. So far, therefore, every
thing was perfectly natural and unromantic.-
But it seems that the gentleman, after his
proposals had been declined, lot course with the
usual protestatons of respect and esteem,l J again
sought an interview, and assured the lady that
his attachment was not seIfish-that he was
ready, at any sacrifice, 10 do any thing that
would contribute to her happiness; and that, if
her affections were fixed on any one whose
wealth might not be adequate to his good for
tune, be was ready, by settlement evrn 10 the
extent OF 100000 pounds, to place her happi-
ness in her own power. Such proof of diSin-
terested attachment was perfectly undeniable,
and ii is said that the young lady pondered so
much over ii, that, like the recital of Othello's
dangers, it wrought complete revolution Of
feeling. We do not pretend TO know on what
kind OF "hini' the venerable gentleman spoke
again, but speak again he did, and with so much
effect that The happy day was soon named, and
tn" nuptalS IN due course solemniSed, and The
hnr bride presented on her marriage 10 the
Qneen. The world gives, with its usual gen
erosity, an almost fabulous account TO Mis-
fortune, but II is very well known that one i
TEN in i, is Sl50,000 railway stock, and raore
than half Of which is paving SIX per cent?
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11

KIssING.-Speaking of kisses, The following
is the last rumor of the sscomet striking"
Friends are in the habit of warmly greeting
their acquaintances upon the arrival ofthe pass
enger trains at some Of the railway station
houses. 1t was only the other day that young
gentleman jumped from the cars at this place,
rushed through the crowd toward a lady, seized
her hand and gave her a hearty kiss; the report
startled country lass hard by, who exclaimed 10
her "frllrr," "Massy, Josh! ,rhat on airth'Sgen
,Cau no the keerS2"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11

A BRAvE LApy.-The Florida peninsular Of
the Sth ult, has the following:
son Tuesday evening last, two men entered
the yard of the lady in questlon-ber husband,
who is volunteer officer, being ahsent-and,
upon being hailed by the lady, who scorned her
threats, and persisted in proWling about the pre-
misses, until both were wounded by pistol shots
fred by the lady. One received ball in the
hand, and the other in the ARM
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11

A CAMEL LoAD.-The Government camels
now at work in Texas, carry 600 pounds of corn
al load, and travel three and a half miles an
hour, without difficulty. Their great value is
not 50 much Oh account Of greater strength than
the horse, but on account of their ability 10
make the jornada del mue1to, across some of
the desert plains of western Texas
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11
The Bedford Gazette
TuESDAY. SEPTEMBER S, ls57.

Gy-Iu order that our readers may not forget,
and be thoroughly posted up relative 10 the diff
f.red shades of the Opposition, we submit the
following 10 the disPassionate and candid mind'
and 10 every free thinking voter in the coun-
tv of Bedford, before he casts his vote at the
ensuing election. 1t is no fancy scheme gotten
m for political pul poses merely, but the squire
and noaduIterated' element of Know Nothing
ism and Black Republicanism. Read, and re-
Qort
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11
The Memorial of Professor Silliman, and
the Reply Of President Buchanan.

WASHINGTON, Sep. 2.-The following is
the memorial of Professor SiIlman and forty
two others, Of Connecticut, addressed 10 His
Excrllency, James Buchanan, President of the
United States:
''rhe undersigned, citizens Of the United
States, and electors OF The State of Connecti-
cut, respectfully offer to your Excellency, this
their memorial. The fundamental principle
of the Constitution of the United States, and of
our political Institutions, is, that the people
shall make their own laws, and elect their own
rulers. We see with grief, if not with aston
iShment that Governor Walker of Kansas OPEN
y represents and Proclaims that the President
of the United States is employing through him
an army, one purpose of which is TO force the
people OF Kansas 10 obey laws not their own
nor of the United States but laws which 1t is
notorious, and established upon evidence, that
they never made, and rulers they never elected.
We represent, therefore, by the foregoing, your
EXcelency is held up and proclaimed to the
great dpFogation of our national character as
violating in its most essential particular the
solemn oath which the President has taken to
support the Constitution of this Union. We
call attention further 10 the fact that your Ex-
cellrncy is in like manner held up to this na-
ton, to all mankind, and to all posterity, in the
attitude of evying war against portion of the
United States, BY employing arms in Kansas to
uphold body OF men and code of exactmenls
purporting 10 be legislative, but which never
had the election, nor sanction, nor consent of
the people OF the Territory.
"We earnestly represent to your Excelency
that we have also taken the oath TO obey the
Constitution, and your Excellency may be as
sured that we shall not refrain from the prayer
that Almighty God will make your adminislra-
tion example of justice and benrfcence, and
with His terrible majesty protect our people
and our Constitution
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11

A CUNNING OLD LlAR.-NaPoleon once said
rather disresppctfully, of bis father-n-law, the
Emperor of Austria, 'Francis is an old granny
Some friend repeated the remark to Maria Lou
Use. The empress sought an explanation from
Talleyrand "Monsirur TalleyIand, what does
that mean, an old granny" The cunning dip
lomatist, more polite than conscrntions, answer
ed with his most serious air--'.h means, madame
il means venerable sage.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11

The Autln State GazeHc learns that the far
mrrs II M~Xico are sending forward large guam
llties OF cord for sale in Texas. 1t is bought at
SaII'ii", at hty CENTS per busheI.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11

1t has been decided TO build a new court
nonS1 at Gettysburg, Pa, the cost not TO excred
Si9,0OO, including the old court house aud
county building.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11

I'Boy," said an i'll tempered old fellow
TO noisy lad, 'swhat are you hollerin, for
when lam going by!"
"Humph," returned the boy,' what are you
going by for when | am hollerin."
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11

A great dedication of the Jocka5ed, or Col
orrd Odd Fellows Hall, IN Rradiug PA, is an
nouncrd 10 take place on Monday, the 7th Of
Sept, mbpr inst.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11

An old bachelor, on seeing the words s'Fami-
lies supplied" over the door of an oyster saloon,
stepped IN, and said be would like TO have a
wife and two children.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11

BANK FAILURES. The Holister Bank Of Buff
a'o mas Jailed; The Farmers, Bank of Provi-
%' CFnce' X: l., has been enjoined by the Bank
commissioners OF that State.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11

ONE OF the newspapers inquiries with much
seeming innocence. if it is any harm for young
ladies TO SIT in the laps Of ages Somebody an
sweFs that II probably depends ON the kind of
ages s~lected-those from eighteen TO twenty
five being rather hazardous.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11

Among thu attractions of the ST. Louis Agr-
cultural FAR will br trained bnffaloes, imported
Araolan horses, and elks trained to 90 in harness
one par able to go a mile in 2.40.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11

Inc value oftaxabIe property in Georgia in
g. creased thirty millions of dollars last year The
!t '!ate lax has IN consequence been reduced to
t'Snt cents on one hundred dollars or about one
twelfth of one per cent
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11

:, - Two hundred U. S. troops passed through
harrisburg on Saturday for the West. They
We're from the Carlisle Barracks.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11

~ woman is either worth good deal or
,"o'n'hg: If good for nothing. she is not worth
getting jealous for; if she be true woman, she
mn, t. give no cause for jealousy. A man is a
S.u'e 10 be JEALOUS of good woman-a fool to
a., j9d'oas OF worthless one but is double
@'o 10 cat his throat for either Of them.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11

Two young females of Harrisburg rloped with
some OF lhe men connected with Edred's Circus
on Monday night last, and have not since been
neaFd from, TO the great distress of their parents
Who reside in that borough.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11

The Gettysburg Railroad is now in actual pro-
,eS' Of construction, the work of lying the rails
o''hg IN progress, nearly mile finished, and by
or LIST OF October, or soon after, cars are exppc-
lea 10 run from Hanover to New Oxford, Pa.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11

~ Brown is married man. A few days
since hp thought of taking trip TO Paris. One
of his friends meeting him in the street in
quirpd:
"Wel Brown, my boy, when are you off,''
"To-morrow."
"Don't take your wif- with you9"
''No! it is voyage Of pleasure"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11

ocARciTY OF SPEclE.-At Rio specie was 10
~ ~ great demand about the middle of July, that
Tue leading merchants bad agreed to pay a fixed
premium OF 10 per cent, for national gold.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11

By doing good with his monay, man. as il
were, staups the image Of God upon it,, and
makes il pass current for the merchandise Of
heaven.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1857-09-11

UFSome "queer 6sh'' in ST. Louis, in allu-
sion to the 0bill for the benefit of married wo-
men, before the Missouri Legislature, asked If
they had better not do something for the benefit
of The single ladies' and not trouble themselves
about other mems wives.
The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1857-05-23
North Star Morgan,

THIS BEAUTIFUL STOCK HORSE CAN BE
y found at the Stable Of the Subscriber, in DIN.
ship 81, Range Il west) during the present season
for limited number of good Mares. The I'M
dersigned has succeeded in bringing safely to
his place above described, the best STOCK ~
HORSE he could obtain, and trusts that E' ~
Breeders Of fine horses in this State will sustain Gia
in the enterprise =
ticut State Fair and also the highest premium as four
year old, at the U. g. Agricultural Horse Exhibition al
sprneneld Mass. Also at Worcester County Fair, in
NORTH STAR MORGAN'S sire, Morgan Emperor;
grand-sre Buirush Morgan; g. grand-sire the original
True Britton, (owned by Selah Norton formerly Of
Hartford, Conn., 9. &. g. sire De Lancys imported
Travelc, who traces directly back okelphn Arab.
an.
Morgan Emperor's dam was an imEsrte English mare
NORTH STARS dam sired by Young Diomed;
yrand-sire Old Doomed; g. grand-sire Sir Archy, "a
thorough bred horse) NORTH STARS dam was out
OF beautiful bay Morgan mare.
or the beneft Of those who have not the horse
insert an extract from an accurate description by A.
Z: I,urr, ESD Of the Hartford Daily Times, July
N ORTIZ STAR MORGAN-Att the Springfield
Horse Exhibition. two years ago. beautiful four year
old bay, called the flying Morgan of Petersham
ed than ordinary attention, among the splendid
horsee present This horse is six years old and
stands at the stable Of HESRy 0LMsIEp: He is now
that he Is a beautiful horse is no. enough The most
critical eye could not readily discover fault in him
scor is bright bay, legs nearly black and his soft
-, lies glossi " upon flexible skim His head Ia hand.
,os and sits in the right style upon proud arched
nart 1t too lotY, but well pfoportioned. He has
.hort Ia, is round harreed, with clean legs
,hh 80, under him In manner that would please 4
oakex ri. chest is broad, eye pleasant, name heavy
ali so,r;nc nd well set But above any one Of these
.,n,s We an, supcrie speed, and have it, too in
saare even tro WIN he s executes with ease In
need and dsn"si,ia to excel any horse within the
mits Of The State a Vi we 1oubt whether he has SUI
,erior in. New EnsIa. ID Lis weight is about 1850
,n.a ,.;n.s,ct,, Of 81 oh horse into the CEN
er If Connee.isut for his took must greatly improve
he b iced Of horses in this ehit
80 the season nv ,ssrrr
4 very superior Dapp. Grey FRENCH
,rAi.LiON wi, slso cover at m,, stable. Terms IS
he SEASON. ,u,o,. 49,
n3-4w. IT, 81 ~.
The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1857-05-23

u X0D0A t0e0eo19Bbs
Ass;on foe rosk ma laAse donS e cutting
d;tch On dcfendanes Land. Plea Payment
ana set OF. IN bacon and corn meal.
YlaintiRs son % the stand-fecolects
ths ditshing perfectly, bat seems 70 forget
sYou sayyour daddy did oil this ditehing9
Do you Know what he got in pay for i Z
INQUIRED Col. G., for defendant
e1e never rot nothing, as ever heard ON,
hats what be xot,' answered the witness.
sDiden,t your daddy get corn and bscon
from defendant, in pay for that ditching9'
sNeye heard Of his gettin no corn Or
baconp
sWhat did your daddy and his family live
on last summer
sVittles, mostlyf
what sort Of victualsp :.
well meat and bread, and some whiskey?.
sWhere did he get that meat and bresd9'
Well fust from one, and fust from the
other
sDidn't be get some Of it from defend
antp'
sHe mought.'
q know be mought, but did7 that's the
question p
well, he monght, and then again you
know he moughtn't.
with considerable excitement and IN
tones Of thunder,) "Answer the question,
sir and no more Of this triAing with your
oath. Did your daddy, or did he not, get
corn and bacon from the defendant FOL
ditching?'
well now he mought; it don't occur
adzactly, you know 80.
Here bis honor interiors, and with stern
iniudicial frown, addressed witness thus:
witness, you must answer the question
or the court will be compelled to deal witt
you. Can't you say yes or nos'
| 81 reckin.'
well then answer yes Or no. Did, or die
not your daddy get corn and bacon from
the defendant at time referred toS' in.
| CURED the court.
(Now fully aroused, and conscious of hi
danger,) swell, judge; l can't adzactiyy
remember, you know, seein' as how it's all
dun bin gone and eat up; but (plantins
himself firmly as one determined to out witt
it,) to the best Of my reckerlection, if my
memory saryes me right, he mought ano
then again he moughn't.'
The plaintiff saved his bacon. Verdlc
neutrality-suspicious. Spectator
The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1857-05-23

PROCLAMATION.
COUNTY JUDGES OFFICE,


In nursuance n, a Petition Of many citizens OF the
Comfy I, ". c. JAMES. County Judge Of Potta-
wattanie County do hereby give notice, that an kec-
will be held at the usual places Of holding
in each Township in Pottawattame County and SIate
Of Iowa, on Saturday the 18th day Of june, u 1857
the purpose II voting for Or against the following
propositions, to-wit
That the County Of Pottawattamie aforesaid, Is her
by authorized her corporate capacity 70 subscribe TO
the capital stock Of the mississippi Alssouri Rail
Road Company the sum Of THREE HUNDRED
said subscription Of stock the County Judge OF saad
county is hereby authorized and empowered to issue
the said county in sums Of one thousand DOL
lars EACH bearing annual interest OF not exceeong
ten per cent. Said Bonds to be payable within twenty
years. Provided that the portion Of said road WITHIN
the limits Of Potawattamie Comfy be constructed on
| the Mosquito Valley route, terminating At Council
Bufs And prouided further that said Bonds snail not
be issued by the County Judge Of Pottawatae county
uutil said Road 10 under process Of b sa
company said county That for the payment Of the
interest accrung annually said Bonds, the County
Court Of said County at the usual times for levyng
hereby required to levy such tax on the taxable
property Of said county will be Sufficient to pay the
said interest exceeding in any the rate Of
per and the expiration Of ten years from
the date said bonds the said court shall provide for
the payment said bonds by the levy of such tax with
in limits prescribed by law, shall be sufficient
the when due, BY the sale Of the stock Of
said company sooner, il deemed expedient
The mode Of voting upon the proposition, shall be
| ''For the mississippi h Missouri Railroad" or
| against the Mississippi b Missouri Railroad" A
majority Of the votes being in favor Of the Affirmative
Of the proposition Aforesaid, will adopt the same.
| W. G. JAMES,
| Council Bluffs n2u County Judge.
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Cross EXAMINED TOO ,FAR.-Some years
ago a steamboat called "Old Kentucky
blew up near Trinity, at the mouth of the
Ohio, BY which accident lady rejoicing in
the name of Jones, lost her husband and her
trunk, for both of which an action was
brought.
There was great difficulty in proving that
Mr.. Jones had been on the boat at the time
of the collapse--that worthy having been
drunk on the wharf-boat just as the steamer
left Trinity.
Many witnesses were examined to prove
that fact, until finally Mr.. Deltzmar, a
German, was placed on the stand, and ques-
toned as follows:
s'Mr. Deitzmar, did you know the Old
Kentuck 20
'Yah, vos blow up nit hes
her fue % close "~''
"When she burst her biler oh yah, l
wash dare.''
"Did you know Mr.. Jones?'
''To be sure; Mr.. Jones and took pas
sagcs togedder.''
'You did! When did you last see Mr..
Jones on board the boat 20
"Well, didn't see Mr.. Jones aboard de
boat last time"
The lawyer fancied his case was safe, and
with most triumphant glance at the jury,
said:
"You did not ?' Well, Mr.. Deitzmar,
when last did you see Mr.. Jones %
s'Well, when de schmokepipe and me was
going up We met Mr.. Jones coming down %