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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-17
PIC MIC AT THE SPRINGS.

The Presbyterian Sabbath School of this place,
had pic nic at the Springs, on Thursday, the
9th inst. At an early hour in the morning,
baskets filled with refreshments for the occasion
were taken 10 the school room and thence 10
the Springs. Shortly after, children and teach
ers followed. The place and the day were de-
lghtful, and every thing "gotten uP'' for the
occasion was fine and pleasing. While some
amused themselves by strolling through the diff
ferent windings of the surrounding bills, others
rolled ten-pns, and some had possession of the
different bathing rooms, making the welkin
ring at every plunge they took INTO the water
All returned, greatly pleased, and feeling like
repeating at some future time, the happy scenes
Of the day.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-17
ARE THEY ABoLlTIoNISTS /?

We copy below an article from the last Som |
ersef Herald and IFhig, which originally aP-
peared as an editorial in the Philadelphia
North .,7aaerican, the leading Fremont journal
in this State in 1856. The North -Rmeriean
also supported WILMor last Fall; 1t was The
principal newspaper advocate of Henry for
Maror OF Philadelphia, and now urges the
claims cf JoHN III. REAp tor Supreme Judge
II is at present The most influential newspaper
in the interest OF the so-caIled "Republican,'
or Peoples" party. In fact, it is the Dr. Fran
cia Of the Opposition in Pennsylvania, their
ruler and dictator, from whose imperial decree,
there lies no appeal. The Somerset Herald and
JFhig is the organ Of the same party IN Somer-
set county. We might truthfully say that it
is the mouth-piece of that party in this county,
as its humbug is echoed here regularly by the
Abolitionists. These newspapers being the ac-
credited and acknowledged exponents of The
Opposition faith. whatever they publish and
endorse. must be received as the doctrines OF
their party. Therefore, the article which we
have Just alluded to, proves that Aboliionlsm-
simon pure-G Gerrit-Smith-LoHejoy Abolition
ism-is one OF their doctrines. The article
reads as follows
''ILLINols.-The fight WAKES hotter and hot
ter in this State from day 10 day. The fever
heat OF 1856 was cold to it. On the night OF
the 25th, Frank Blair and Senator Trumball
addressed the assembled multitudeS at Alton on
the great issue OF the day. Fefily, the blood
o one o. tie first martyrs an The cause Of free
dom has procsd The seed Of TRCTn. In that
very place, twenty-one wears ago, Loveioy was
slain NOW THE PEOPLE FLOCK IN
! THOUSANDS TO HEAR HIS BROTHER
PROCLAIM THE DOCT RINES FOR
| WHICH THAT BLOOD WAS SHED"
Every body remembers the Loyejoy riots al
Alton, and that Loveioy was rampant Abo-
Iitionist. The brother Of Lovejoy alluded to in
The above article, is al present "Republican"
.;,55rr of Congress and one Of the leaders sf
that party in the State of Illinois. Therefore,
If be is now, as "RepubIican," proclaming
ssthe doctrines for which his brothers. blood was
shed,'' las the North .4meracan has it and as
the Somerset Herald and Wing re-publishes)
then surely, the doctrines oil the "Republican"
party, must be identical with those Of Aboli-
tionisrn Out Of their own mouths, therefore,
have we convicted these charlatans OF the charge
which they so vehementy deny, viz that they
are .fboi1ioaists.
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nEm0CRATIC MEETINGS!

The Democracy Of Bedford County, will hoIG
meetings for the purpose Of discussing The issues
and presenting in their true hight, the political
questions, at present agitating the public mind,
at the following places and times;
AT HOPEWELL, Thursday, 23d Of SePtem-
her.
At RAINSBURG, Saturday, 25th ofSePtem-
Al ST. CLAIRsVILLE, Tuesday, 28th Of
September.
AT htPALO ALTO, in Londonderry township,
Thursday, 30th OF September.
AtV. B. WERTZ'S, IN Harrison tP, Friday,
Isl of October.
At sCHELLsBURG, Saturday, Cd of 0cto-
Al BARLEY's SCHOOL HOUSE, in Bed
ford tp., Monday, 4th OF October.
At LOUISVILLE, in Union tP, Tuesday,
9TH of October.
Al sToNERsToWN, Wednesday, 9th of
October.
AT BUENA VISTA, Thursday, 7th of Octo-
ber.
Al CHENEYSVILLE, IN Southampton tp.,
Friday, sth of October.
AtCENTREVILLE, Cumberland Valley tp.,
Saturday 9th of October.
Meetings will be held at other places if desi-
red. Able speakers will be present at all the
above named meetings. Rally Democrats, Raj
Ry order of the Democratic co. com.
JACOB REED, Chairman.
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From California.

The steamer Star Of the w arrived at New
York, on the 10th, from Aspnwall, bringing
news from California to the 90 ul, and ST.
$685. in treasure. Owing 10 the large mum
Der Of arrivals from all parts of the world, the
san Francisco markets were overstocked with
goods, and corresponding depression in trade
prevailed The political campaign in Ca.ifUr-
MIA had fairly opened.
The news from the new gold country were
more favorable.
Advices 10 The 18th from the Frazer river
country were received by The Panama, which
arrived on the 18th. The river had fallen, and
the miners generally doing better.
The Indians about Humbold Bay are exceed
ingly troublesome.
A Mr.. Thomas Doyle is The Only passenger
known to have been lost by the recent disaster
to the steamship Oregon, which ran ashore on
Point Reyes. A collection made by certain
benevolent individuals for the relief of his fam
lily amounted to upwards of six hundred dol
lars.
The difficulties between j. c. Fremont and
the Merced Mining Company still continne.-
The latter refuse to yield possession OF their
vein, and the men who occupy it insist that
they will resist
A fire at Sonora on the 8lh inst. consumed
$4,000 worth of property. The Presbyterian
church was destroyed.
large amoent Of wire has been purchased
in San Francisco for the Piacerviie and Salt
Lake telegraph ine.
The San Francisco papers say, during the last
ten days one thousand Cinnamon have landed
BY tbls arrival there was no important news
from New Granada. We learn from Nicaragua
that Col. Cauty had attempted TO take possession
OF Punta Arenas in the name of Costa Rica.-
He was, however, opposed by the British Con-
sui at GreytowD, and the British naval officers,
who propose annexing the Point to Mosquia
This movement will, it is supposed, lead to fur
ther complications oi The Central American
question. Col. Cauty had left for Aspinwall.
Aood had occurred in the San Juan river,
causing much damage to property on its banks
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Obituary.

Tn this place, on the 29th uli., al the residence
Of her son-in-law the Hon. Samuel l.. Russell,
MEs. ELIZA MONTGOMERY, of Harrisburg, aged
about % years. She had been in delicate
health for some months but had COM. upon
short visit 10 her daughter, anticipating pleas
AMI time, and hoping to be benefited by the
healing influences of our Springs. But, Provi-
dpncf had ord,re9 il otherwise and she died
after a short illness. away from home, and yet
surrounded by her children, who like minister
ing angels gathered around the couch of their
devoted and much loved parent. She had been
a most exemplary member oil the Methodist
EpIspocal Church for many years, and gave to
all I'll" highest evidence Of the SoundEess of her
faith BY hr holy walk and conversation, and
by The truly christian performance of all the
sacred duties Of sist II, wife, and mother. Weep
not for her, but foi those OF her household whose
loss is irrrparable.
In this. Borough, on Tuesday evening. the 7th
INST, IN the 33Ih year Of her age, Mrs. Marga-
et Davis, wife OF Mr.. John Davis, Of ST., Louis,
Mo-, and daughter of Elijah Adams, Esq, of
bedford The subject Of this notice was re-
markabie, for goodness OF heart and sauvi,y Of
manners that enceared her 10 large circle Of
acQnaInlanceS. 1t has been said OF her with much
truth that she never spoke i'll ola neishbor.' The
world OF fashion had no charms for her, she
chose rather, 10 ''Shlne" around her own fireside
as ,clte and mother.
The crowning act Of her ifr-the theme of
general remark, was the fiiial affection she ex-
hibrrd and the sacrifice she made, TO iendpr the
declining years OF an aged parent, practful aud
happy. Altho' not member of any church.
she died IN great peace, having experienced the
conso!lng influence OF Divine mercy few DAYS
before her Death.
Oh Death where is thy sting
Oh Grave where is thy victory,
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-17
PARADE AT SCHELLSBURG.

Friday last, The anniversary Of Perry's Vic
tory, was celebrated al Schsllsburg, by the Bed
ford Rinemen, commanded by Cart. SAMSON,
and the Schelsburg Black Plumed Ridemen,
Cart. RrrcHEY, the whole under the direction
of BRIGADE INSPECTOR EVANS. The military
and citizens were addressed by Mr.. EVANS and
DR.. G. H. KeYsER, of Pttsburg, who, we are
told, both acquitted themselves admirably
The whole affair is said TO have come of very
pleasantly. The "Black PIumed Rifemen" is
the name of new company just started at
Schellsburg, and, we are informed, makes a
very fine appearance. Capt. Sansom's compa-
ny is always au fat.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-17
DEMOCRATS, ORGANIZE !

Democrats, the time for action has come -
The enemy is again before you, daring you to
the combat. Arouse, therefore; gird on your
armor, buckle on the sword of Democracy, and
he ready once more to lly to the rescue on the
twelfth Of October next. We must be active,
we must be viglant, if we would conquer
The victog will be ours only if we fight our
foe manfally and determnedly.
The present campaign is one Of great impor-
lance. The result of the coming election IN
This State, may determine what party shall
choose the next President. The Congressmen
elected this Fall, will hold their offices until
1861. and If the election of President should
be thrown into the National House of Repre-
aeptatives, as il will be if the Opposition sue
oeed in getting majority in that body, those
Conuressmen will assist in choosing the Presl-
dent, and their is possibility even that the
member from this district may have the casting
vote, How important, then, THAI we shoult
orranizei How important that we shouic
leave no honorable means urAried TO swell tht
ranks of The Democracy How important tha
ayerv Democratic vote should be polled OF
Election day Go TO work, therefore lie
no Democrat stand Idle ''Eternal vigilance
IS the price OF Liberty !"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-17
sfzE or AFcfENT cIrfEs

Nineyeh vas fifteen nilesiong, nine wide
and forty miles found lis walls were ore
hundred feet high, and broad enough for three
chariots to be driven abreast. Baby Ion comprised
sixty square Mills within its walls, which were
three hundred feet high and seventy thick.
The city was entered by one hundred gate, Of
brass. The temple Of Diana, which was two hun.
dred years in building, was four hundred Zee,
high. The largest OF the Egyptian pyramids is
four hundred and rightly feel high, and one sid.
oft is six hundred and sixty-three feet in length:
the base Of il covers eleven acres. The stones
Of which it is constructed are nearly Thirty feet
long, and three layers are two hundred and
eight The nnmbrr of men employed in its
erection was three hundred and sixty thousand.
The labyrinth Of Egypt consists Of three thou
sand chambers, and twelve halls. The ruins
of Thebes in Egypt are twenty-sevpn miles
round. It had one hundred gates. Carthage
and Athens We're each five miles round.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-17

UyThe editors of the Abolition organ sadly
displeased at the large crowd present at The
Democratic meeting on Monday evening of
Court Week, and still more sadly disappointed
at their own Ise-able fzzle on The Tuesday
night following, are venting their spleen upon
the heads OF Judges Snively and Hartley They
say that Court was held on Monday, in order
10 keep the people ip town. for the hs,pn"ra.'o ..
meeting in the evening. To show the utter
groundIessness of this charge we nerd but refer
to the fact that Court was held on Tuesday, too,
in the forenoon and afternoon. The Court did
no more than IFS duty, in attending TO such
business as it found it important to dispose of.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-17
PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE.

2l4 South FJfh Street, befop Vajnm
The Treny- Third session Of this Institution ,riH
open on MONDAY, OCTOBER lltb, 1858.
he following are some of lis Advantages:
IT IS The only Institution in the City which furnish
es IFS Students with Hospital Tickets and material
ior dissection WITHOUT The classes are
examined daily by the Professors, who take perso-
nal interest in the advancement and welfare of every
Student.
limited number of young men of restricted
means Will be received bene ehciaries paying but
SSo iof iuil course OF Tickets. In all cases. the
sons OF physicians and of clersymen have preference
An announcement containing every information
will be semi free, on application TO.
b. HOWARD RAND, N. D.
Sep. It, IS. Dean Of tbe E1c,,,,,
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DIS
TRlCT.

The Democratic Gonferees Of the eighteenth
Congressional district met al Johnstown, on the
10th INST, and nominated Cyrus l.. PERsmNG,
ESQ, as the Democratic candidate for Congress,
for that district. Mn PERsmNG is man Of
fine ability and stands very good chance OF
an election. His Abolition competitor is S. S.
Blair, Esq, Of Blai. county.
UTSee notice 10 retailers. The treasurer
means what he says, and all delinquents after
the lst October, next, may expect to be vlsl-
ted with a reward of merit.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-17
MIR, MCPHERSON AND THE TARIFF.

The Abolition candidate for Congress in this
district, bases bis claims partially upon his
pretences in favor ola protective tariff Last
wear MR. McPHERsoN was Secretary 10 the
Wilmot State Committee and spent weeks in
helping to arrange the dirty work Tor the FREE
TRADE ABOLITION candidate for Governor.
pretty fellow 10 talk aboot protection, surely !!
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-17
M A r RED:
w p R X ! T. u
On Sabbath, Srpt., Sth, BY D. 3. Troofman,
ESQ Mr.. Jostph H. Burns, 10 Miss Della Brals.
all OF londonderry Township.
aver S OaTSapaTlll1

q 4 compound remedy, in which we have laboroa
- ' loe the most eifentnn alternative that can
On the 4th inst, by James Cessna, Esq, Mr..
0. P. CESSNA, Of Ohio 10 Miss Amanda Fckroy
Of Cumberland ValIrY tp., Bradford CO.
Al the Panonsvil4 Parsonage, on the 8th
inst, by the Rev. Wm. NJ. D airick, Mr.. John
Ross, Of Maria Forges, Blair county, to Miss
Elizabeth Spiece, OF PiPer's Run, Bedford co,
On Sabbath, Sept, 9th, By Lennpl Evans Esq,
al the house OF Adam Rnard ESQ, Mr.. William
Fornan, TO Miss Barbara Mogglr, both Of Lber-
ty Township, Bedford cn.
By David Evans Esq, on Sabbath morning
August 22d, 1883 Mr.. Daniel Evans, OF Snake
spring Valley, 10 Miss Mary Lowery of Lon
donirrry Township, all Of Dsdf)r5 co.
By The Rev. j. A Coleman, al tae Parsonage
IN Bloody Run on the evening OF the 8ih inst,
Dir. Jeremiah Bauzhnan, 81 bloody Run TO
Miss Saraa H. E.heIman, Of Rays Hill, Bedford
county.
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SHOCKING ACCIDENT.

On Thursday Of last week, little lad son
Of Mr., jacob Rngler, Of Somerset county, came
to his death in the following dreadful and heart
rendiug manner:
in company with his uncle, he was coming
10 this place, with wagon-load Of boards, and
when about a mile from town was about passing
another wagon going westward, at which time
be was walking in the rear Of his uncle's wag-
on. As the team going westward was about
coming abreast OF him, the tongue OF the wagon
struck him do wn and before the horses could be
checked, The wheels had passed over his head,
crushing it in such manner that ife was ex-
tinct in an instant.
C. One day last week, as Mr.. Frank Glenn
ems, young man in the employ Of Rober;
Fyan, Esq. of this place, was handling loaded
pistol, the piece was accidentally discharged
the contents striking The palm OF his left hand
and mangling il horribly.
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Il II II Q ll1re III tnt

To The LadePendent Fofers Of Bedford and
Somerset Counties:
Thankful for the former partiality of my fellow cit
izens OF this Legislative District, arm again can
didate for ASSEMBLY and shall remain so until the
closing Of the Polls on next election day. Should
be so fortunate as 10 b reelected, pledge myself
TO fulfil the ra reposed in me- bone tly and 10 the
best of my ability. SAMUEL ]. CASTNER.
Woodberry Sept. /, 1858.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-17
PLENTY OF CANDIDATES..

In the first Congressional District, PhiIadel-
phia, there are four candidates for Congress, the
regular Democratic, Anti-Lecomrton, Aboli-
ton and Straight American. Cor. Florence,
the regular Democratic nominee, We are glad TO
hear, will undoubtedly be reelected.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-17
Our Congressional District.

A few weeks ago we gave statement OF The
vote in this Congressional District at the sever
al elections for member Of Congress Below
will be found statement OF the vote for Gov
eTnor in the District at the last election. 1t
will be seen that the Democrats had clear
majority of upwards OF thousand over the com
hined American and Repnblican vote
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-17

u The meeting of the buchanan Club
on Saturday night last, was well attended, full
of enthusiasm and good feeling. DR. -KEYsER,
OF Pittsburg, addressed the Club, in an eloquent
and powerful speech. a number Of new mem
bers signed the Constitution.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-17

GG@All who desire good flour, we commend
to Ma. JonN Nelson, of HopewelI Mills. We
have tried it and speak-not by the 'card''-
but by the loaf. Besides being good miller,
Mr. Nelson is a clever fellow and deserves the
patronage Of the people.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-17
! Republican vote :

Packers majority over WiImot 1851
g Sc both 1105
We feel satisfied that this majority, large as
it is, can be largely increased for Mr.. Reilly.
Fulton county will give him at least 300 ma
joEity.-Fuiton Democrat.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-17

IL A most unProvoked aud brutal murder
tooAace a few days since, near Nj, Pleasant
Ohe Two men We're drinking al house.
'0',Assa quarrel arose between them. The diif-
cus We're apparently settled, but while walk
inseme together, one Of them who was doubt
leEazy with llqnor, first deliberately fred
olei two barrels OF a gun which be had
vhhlm, at passing wagon, and then imme-
az y afterwards shot his companion through
thead, the ball tearing away a portion of bis
81 The murderer was arrested.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-17

TKHenanouNp TELEGRAPH 70 ChEFoRHfA, ~
we learn from the CieyeIpnd Plaiajealer that
Messrs O'Reilly, Speed, and others are perfect
ing a sort Of narrow prarl4 plough. with which
10 Law an underground cable through the west
ern prairies, TO California. This plough is 70
cut cbannel, say, three inches wide and three
feet deep, so constructed as 10 pay out from the
immediate heel Of the plough the insulated wire
which will be in no way connected with the
plough, other than passing down through It as
1t progresses. II is expected that on common
prairie this plough may be driven from ten to
fifteen miles per day. filing in and covering
The wire as il goes. The perfection arrived al
in insulating wire with gntta pereha is very
great the machinery is 50 perfect and conden-
sed as to add much TO the facility and security
OF such an enterprise.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-17

RIcH.-In England, lately, suit for brrach
of promise Of marriage was brought BY fisher
mans brautful daughter against captain in the
English army, laying damages at $4,000. The
love letters OF The gallant captain We're so nu
merous, that they were printed for The accom-
mediation of counsel, making in all volume Of
one hundred and ninety-eighi pages The mat
ter was finally compromised by the payment 10
the injured lady oi the sum ol ten thousand dol
lars, with the promise that the volume ofleuers
should be burnt.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-17

EKNEss AT THE SoUTn. The yellow fever
sscontinues lis ravagps at New Orleans and
aiharieston. In the FIRST named city, it has
united great havoc, while at Charleston. the
rlhef OF victims last week was seventy-three.
rTal cases had been reported at Vicksburg.
l'the fatal epidemic is beginning TO spread in
he country.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-17

RsEs KILLED By EATING RusreD Oars
fanada paper says that gentleman recently
ted five horses into field of rusted oats and
tfwere all found dead the next morning.
" IS supposed 10 be caused BY very minute
NJ, which lives on the juice of the straw.
athe rust IS its poisonous secretions.
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Army MOyements-Latcr from Salt Lake.

cI. LOUIS Se Pt. ~.
Desatchcs from Leavenworth, dated nh
inst, received per L. S. Express 10 Boonvillp,
states bat orders had been received for two
compaies Of the First Cavalry, from COL Sum
ner'S ommand.
ThsSalt Lake Mail has arrived, having been
twenr- one days on the route.
ThMotmons were orderly and the Govern
ment officials attending 10 their duty.
As pon as the Associate Judge arrive the
trials for treason will be commenced. No ar
rests ave yet been made.
Th8lndans are very troublesome about the
city, ID have already killed several Mormons.
On family was massacrrd while moving
SoutI
Df Forney, the Indian Agent, was out
amor thetribes making treaties, and has thus
far tsn successful.
Tfengnrers are out locating the four nosts
| on 4 Western division Of the Mail route.
B@A serions accident occurred on the Stu
benfe and Indiana Railroad, on Friday even
| ing. "A front car ran off the track, when lii.
traiWas passing over bridge near Steuben-
vill8 The bridge gave way and two of the
carsell distance often or twelve feet. About
tway persons were injured. An accident on
| theall River Railroad near North Braintree
is % reported. Four persons were slightly in
jurSand several freight cars damaged. For the
pasyeek there has been at least one railroad
accent per day.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-17

GE~The Anti-Lpcomptonites Of Schuylkill
county have nominated Mr.. CAKE for Con-
gress.- Exchange
1t is our opinion that that Cake will be
dough about the twelfth of October; that is, if
be isn't odone brown by WILLIAM L. DEwART.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-09-17

A BANK "BlowN Up''-Thr Bank Of Mem
phis was blown up by gas on the 9th. The
Memphis Ledger says:
s.On Saturday last the gas burner in the iron
vault was left burning. AS soon as the atnos-
pheric air within was consumed phr oxygen il
containsl the burner went out. When Mr..
Roach opened the vault aud lighted match in
side. the gas, having filled The vault, al once
exploded, sending him and Mr.. GilIrland with
great violence TO the front end of the room,
bursting out the front doors, which bad not been
opened, and also breaking the heavy oaken back
door into fragments, which, strange to tell, is
immediately behind The vault The vault itself
IS nnininred.
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EAGLE SHOT.

A grey eagle measuring FIVE feet SIX inches
from the tip Of one wing to that Of the other,
was shot few days ago, by Mr.. Wm. Graey
OF Jnniata Crossings. Great country this tor
eagles and "sieh ike