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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18

THE New MILITIA LAw.-Adjutant VIII
son bas iesued circular to the Commissioners
of the different counties in the State, request
ing item to carry out the new militia law with
in then respective counties, in default Of which
he threatens to visit upon them all the penal
ties Of the act for neglect Of duty. The law
is monstrous mean one, and will lie repealed
by the next Legislature, if the proper efforts
are made for that rarpose. All in favor of re-
ducing the already too high taxes Of the last
Locofoco Legislature, and previous ones, will
go in for repeal.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18

Lane tthe wife of Gen LaneI gave rue tie fol-
leBing particulars: ssAYen We novel ia this
house few weeks ago, we found il exceeding
~ dirty and required great deal of wafer to
cleanse it, consequently llic water in the well
was very low aud dirty. Gol Jenkins men
frequently came for water : We spoke 10 them
about the condition of il and urged theni not
to get ans more Of il; they disregarded this aud
the wster was still unsettled, 50 my husband
decided TO lock the gell Col Jenkins came
soon after, and with an axe commenced break
ing ii open. | told him thought il very uu-
gentlemanly in him to do 50 Against MY de-
sire | then took hold Of tie axe and said, If
axe. ! also added that MY husbnnd wonl
soon return, aud that he ought to desist until
he came. He then went 10 ueighbor's house
and. got an axe, but 1eeied not to use it,
This morning young Glan came aud told my
husband that Col. j., intended to come during
the evening, and was determined to have some
water. AIy husband told him to 60 back and
beseech Col. j f, not to do it. said TO my
husband that Col. j., would probably shoot
him il he resisted, aud that he oughi to send
for assistance. lie replied, no, will risk my
self. ! then said, Let me 60 after gonr pistols,
you certainly will be in danger without them.
He compelled me 10 remain, and said he had
q single 5arrelled shot gun in case Of emer-
gepcy. After dinner l saw Col. j., chopping
down the gate with three armed men. Ny
husband went to hin uuarmed, and asked hiin
to desis;. Col j., had succeeded in gaining
an entrance, and was approaching my husband
@ith an upliftcd axe ] supposed be would
Kill my husband, and hurried into the house
so as not to witness it. Il was at this time
that Gen. L., returned to the house, got the
gun, and shot lin
General Lane and the men under Col. Jenk-
Gs have bcen duly arrested, aud an impartial
trial will doubtless be bad. Gen T. is ia con-
siderable pain, the ball not having been extract
ed. Both were brave men and jealous Of their
honor, ana each determined not to sucoumb.-
This, aa@ not the water, believe, vas the
cause Of the fatal collision. The hoase in
which Gen. Lane lives vas buii; by Iuan BY
the name of Chapman, who, Col. Jenkins says,
was bis agent. The digging Of the well was
paid for by jenkins, and not to have The use
of it exasperatea him. Gen. Lone maintaius
that ho bought all, the land and Improvement,
Of Mr. ChaPman, three years ago. Various
other things in addition 10 this make it very
knotty case Mrs. jenkins has often remarked
to her husband tha, the elsim would cost hm
bis life. The above believe to be an impair
tial statement Of this unfortunate ai!ir.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18
aTHE GoYERNM NMENr IoAN,,.

fhe last nigger-organ has an article under
this head it which ita;tempts 10 part, TO expiain
away our article of week before last on this
question. The government is now casting us
Hundred millions, and running US into a
vast debt in the shape of loans, &c. That pa
per says that part Of this was occasioned by
the lirty-fourih Congress, in increasing their
pay, etc. This is all huubug, Mr.. Myers, and
you kuoR it. Il is true the opposition had the
House, but the Locofeco party bad majority
Of two-sLirds 10 the United States Senate, and
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18

Notwithstanding the Loeofocos OF New Or
leans got up the late excitement there, the
Vigilance Committee, for The purpose Of brow
beating down ihe American party and carrying
tie election, the Americans gave tho Vigilance
Committee aud the Locofoco party complete
drubbing- AL the Ameioap officers were
elected. The Vigilance Committee has dis
banded. The ringlcaders were taken up en- the
charge of high treason, bat through the mod
GRAFTON and forboarance of the American Off
GERS Of the city, the charges we're dismissed. -
Locofoeoisin resorts to desperate means to car
ry on election.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18

item according to their deeds. We hear The
most encouraging accounts from the great
West BY the lime November comes, the
great Democratic party in that section will have
scattered like the leaves Of the forest after a
tornado, they have cheated and defed tue peo-
! le, they have provoked thnir wrath aud laugh
ed at their meanings, let them now prepare to
meet the doom that awaits them, for nothing is
more sure, nothing more terrible.
Uaion is the waicAword here and must be
everywhere anong the opponents Of nisrule,
iogglery, cxtrayagance and corruption. Bu-
chanan i not only gone over TO the south, but
TO the dlsunion men Of the south, aud it is
they that control him and the Democratic par
~ If the country knew as We do their de-
termination to force Slavery on Kansas, to
crush freedom and Cypress the free laborer of
the North, their total disregard ef the great
interests OF the people, and the rapid tendency
to despotie rule, It would not be necessary to
exhort them to displace the oppressors fran
power
Truly yours,
JOHN CDyODE.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18
EREEpE0REn SPRINGS

The improvements at the Springs are neatly
ali finished. They we're opened on Wednesday
last, and there are several visitors now there.
SIR ALLEN, the former Superintendent under
Mr. Anderson, has been engaged b. lie Com
Pany for this season, aud that he viii give gen
err. satisfaction to all visitors, all know.
TIE improvements at the Springs have Leou
Of tic most comfortable kind, the buildings
are sufficiently comuiodious to accommodate
nearly one thousaAd persons. The healthful
and life iavigorating properties Of The water
are we'll known, and the cool mountain air, ard
picturesque scenery cannot be surpassed in the
world Let all, then, who desire health ani
recreation, visit the BEpFoRD SpRINas, and
our word for ii, they viii never regret the
visit
rhe means Of getting to Bedfo,d are now
easy. The Huntingdon aud Broadtop Rail
Road terminates at HupcHel, and the balance
yrrtzzr
and good turnpike read.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18
MILITARY.

Goyerno, Packer has ordered thst camp oi
instruction be held at WiIliamsport, Lyeoming
county, the present year, under the direction
Of the Adjatant General of The State, Edwin
Q. Wilson, who has fixed upon Tuesday, the
7'h Of September, for commencing the scamp, =
tc continue until Saturday, the llth Of the
same month. This encampmeut is intended to
include the uniformed companies throughout
the State.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18

DEATH OF COMMODORE JoNEs.--A des-
patch from Washington states that Commodore
Thomas Ap Gatesby Jones, expired at bis resi-
dence, pear Georgetown, on Sunday evening a
week. This veteran was born in Virginia, in
1889. He entered the navy 10 1905, and d.l-
sing the war Of 1872 he was frequently in ac-
tive service sharing the lPurels won by our in
fant marine. During the war with Mexico,
Commodore Jones had command of ouasquad-
ron in the Pacific, but he had no opportunity
for Distinguishing himself. After having faith
fully served his country for about fifty years,
tile commodore was placed oa the Retired List
by the Naval Board. Since the close of the
Mexican var, be has resided near Georgetown,
where he bFeabed his last.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18

The late heavy rains caused serious foods in
The Ohio Noaopgahcla and Missouri rivers
In many instances whole green trees with heavy
branching limbs, standing upon the banks
we're uprootel aud borne along upon the swol-
len tide with the speed Of steamer The
onouut Of lumber, shingles, RATS, bargcs, fats,
haystaeks, boxes, barrels, cotton, aud drift
wood Of every description aaoat in this river
was enormous.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18

North Carolina is bad State to indulge IN
more than one wife. At the Cumberland Su-
prenc Court, week before last Il. G. Bartlett,
convicted of higamy, was sentenced to be
branded On the left cheek with the letter B.,
to receive thirty-nine lashes on his bare back,
10 bo imprisoned thirty days, and then to re-
-vtsrTg InIrty-nfno Iashes more, and to be let
loose He had married four wives
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18

CARE OF THE DEFEATED -President Ba-
chanan appears disposed to take care of those
WAC have fallen from favor with the people in
consequence Of an advocacy of bis Kansas pol
icy. The Hon. Richard yaux, ao are inforn-
ed, has been appointed Charge to either Rome
or Naples. Ths appointment is good one,
especially as he was always strong anti Bu-
chanan map.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18

4 SPLENDID GARDEN.--We visited the
garden at the Springs tie other day, and were
agrceally surprised at the beautiful manner iu
which it has been laid cut BY the gardener,
Mr.. John Flenming. There are vegetables
there of all The choicest kinds; flowers, &c
Cu'umbers fit for use, six or eight weeks ago,
some now going to seed, aud tomatoes now as
large as a walnut. Peas. ft for use, in abun-
dance, aud lhepotatoes, beans, radishes, onions,
&c., We have no doubt, cannot be surpassed in
the Stale. lIf. Flemuing is one IF the best
gardeners in the country, and The garden at the
Springs proves that the Company were quite
fortunate in securing his services.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18

the President, and without their consent no
law could be passed. Locofoeoism is ulone
responsible for that and alene responsible for
The present extravagant expenditures Of the
peoples money, a. they have the Hoase, tue
Senate and the President. Try again, Mr.
Myers.
The last Gagette hos half-column editorial
on the united call Of the opposition in this
State for Convention to nominate State tick
ct on the 14th July next. 1t refers, in soft
soldering kind Of way to several gentleman
Of our party, and, We presume, in 50 doing,
thinks it makes decided hit, lit wont take,
aaggey organ, these gentlemen, like the phila-
delphia Paify .Nelos, the organ Of the straighf
Fillmore and Hazlehurst men, desires to see
just such an honorable and cordial union. The
following from tie Chambersburg Repository is
70 the point, and explains exactly the reason of
the Gaaetiee and othee qiggsr-organs eAagra !,
at the recent call
Il is really amusing 10 see With what tlaRcor
and ill-humor the journals Of the Niger De-
mocracy receive he call that has been issued
for the holding Of State Convention in Har-
risburg for the purpose of securing concert Of
aclicn on the part Of tie Opposition elements
of Pennsylyania az the next Election. We do
not wonder at theis chagrin. They have here
toforc triumphed, not because they were in the
majority, but because their opponents We're di-
vided That is their policy divide and con-
quor. They would not now be in power, in
the State or General Government, but for the
divisions that have existed in the ranks of the
opposition, and they know 1t. Now that there
is fair prospect Of healing these diiferances,
the trepIdation Of the Niger Democracy Is
really amusing. They have awful foreboding
as to future results.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18
Letter from Charles Sumner to his Con-
stituenfs,

TO The Peopteof .4lassqciuseffs Two Years
have now passed since, while in the enjoyment
Of perfect health, was suddenly made an in
valid. Throughout this protracted period,
ani4s; various vcissifudes of debelity, seem
ed to be slowly regainiug The health that had
been taken from INC, until was encouraged to
believe myself on the verge of perfect recoy-
cry.
Bu, injuries 50 grave as those originally re-
ceived by NE are not readily repaired, and
recent relapse painfully admouishcs Inc that,
although enjoying many OF the conditions of
prosperous oonyalesconcc, am not yet beyond
the necessity of caution. This has been con-
hrmed BY the physicians in Boston aud Phila-
delphia, most familiar with my case, who, in
concurrence with eounsels previously given by
medical authorities in Europe, have erioinad
travel as the best calculated to promote nv
restoration. Anxious to spare no effort for
this end, so long deferred, to-day sail Cor
France
To the generous people of Massachusetts,
who have honored me with an important trust,
aud cheered me bg so much sympathy, wish
to express the thanks which now palpitate in
my bosom, while say to them all collectively,
as would say TO friend, Farewell!
But these yaledictory words would be i'm
perfect, if did not seize this occasion TO de-
clare what have often said less publicly, that,
had | originally foreseen the duration of nv
disability, should at once have resigned my
seat in the Senate, making way for servant
more fortunate than myself in the precious ad
vantases of health. | did not do SO, because,
like other invalids, lived in the belief that /
was soonbe to vel, i,anl was reluctant.to rcnounee
the opportunity of again exposing the hideous
barbarism OF slavery, now more than ever trans
fused into the National Government, injecting
It's whole policy aud degrading its whole char.
ac;er. Besides, was oftea encouraged to feel
that TO every sincere lover Of civilizl tion my
vacant chair was perpetual speech.
CHARLES SUMNER.
On board the Steamer Vanderbilt, New York
Harbor, May 22d, 1853.
THE ROMAN MISSION. N.- In noticing the fact
that Lewis Cass, Jr., has resigned the mission
at Rome, and that strong influence is being
used to secure the appointment of Mr.. Ghand-
Ter, formerly editor IF the Philadelphia U. s.
6azette, the Washington correspondent of the
Cincinnati Gazette says:
'sYoang Gass will not leave this place with
any special credit, especially if recent rumor
should prove we'll founded, that be was public
ly ohastiscd by the father Of young lady for
an outrage which deserved even more summary
punishment The statement is repeated here
nuder circumstances which give it the fullest
credit aud currency"
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18
The Killing Of Jenkins, Of Lawrence.
hY Gen. Lane.

From TIC 81 Louis Democrat IF tie 1Sta.l
The fact that Gaius jenkins, of Lawrence,
was killed by james II. Lane, Oh Friday last,
has already been reported by the telegrapb-
The particulars Of the horrible affair, as We
learn from gentleman who left the Territory
on Saturday morning, are as follows:
There was dispute between Lane and Jenk-
ms concerning valuable land claim, lying III
close proximity tc Lawrence This dispute
engendered c3rdia. hatred, which extended
to the private relations Of the parties Some
weeks ago Lanes family arrived in Kansas,
aud Lane took them upon the contested claim,
without having legal title TO the sanle-the
suit concerning the title being still before the
proper tribunal This action on The part Of
Lane excited jenkins, but nothing passed be-
tween them till Friday; the 4th instant On
this day Jenkins informed Lane that be inten-
dcd drawing sone water frem the we'll, on The
claim, Lane told him to refrain, but Jenkins
paid no attention to the caution aud made his
appearance near the claim during tho day. He
was provided with gan aud an axe, aud was
accompanied b. three companions. As lie ap-
preached be lad down his gun, and took IN
tae axe to knox the taa@in from the lock by
which it was fastened. A she stepped forward
Lane appeared in front Of the a0use arined
with loaded shots gun. jenkins gave a look
of defiance at his cuemy, aud 10 the next mo-
nent fell to the earth, corpse, having re-
ceiyed an immense charge Of. buekshot in his
breast
As jenkins fell, one Of his friends fred three
times al Gen. Lane, one ball missing him, The
other grazing his forehead, and the third bury
ing itself in the calf Of his leg, bringing him
to the ground Ii was a narrowing spectacle
The body Of Mr.. jenkins was soon removed
and Lane taken into custody. Mrs. jenkins
was nearly erazed at the fearful intelligence Of
the death of her husbsnd. she Is lying in a
dangerous condition. jenkins bore aa excel
lent character, and his loss will be deeply re-
grotted.
1t Is proper to state that Geueral Lane claims
that be was fully justified in shooting down
his adjltant gcneral-for, strange as it may
seem, such jenkins was-and asserts sLat he
oan establish his jpsiifcatioa before tte courts
Of hts country.
The feeling against Lano was general through
cut the Territory.
List reports a4icato that there was some
talk of lyncllieg lane, bat il IS hardly proba-
bic hat this viii be done. Lane is at present
IA close custody, anl his trial will come off at
au early day.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18

PROHIBITION RATIFIED.--At an election in
Maine, on Monday, The Prohibition question
was submitted to the people, when it was rati-
fed BY an almost unanimous vote.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18

Y. $. sENAroR.-Hon. q. 3. Anthony, ex-
Governor Of the State. and editor of the Prov
idence Journal, was elected by the General
Assembly Of Rhode Island, United States
Senator, for six years from the 4th of March.
next, receiving 81 Of 100 votes cast.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18

Iuasmuch as the above recommendation ana
calls point out the plain road to PRACTICAL decisive
Ads inistraton and its tyrannica and sectional
palioy, / therefore request the Republicans o.
Pennsylvania to unite in the election of delegates
to the above Convention.
WA. B. THOMAS
Chairman Of Republican State Committee.
PHILADELPHIA, June l, 1858.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18

Mr.. Henderson, u S. Senator from Texas,
died at Washington City, on Friday week.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18

II. he americans Of Pennsylvania
The above accommodation having been submit
led to me for my approval after consultation with
the ,jority Of the members of tho American State
Committee. and large number of the prominent
.lmetcans of the State, ! cheerfully adopt it as
cab for State Con nreatioG, and urge the mem
lefs Of the American party throughout the State
10 participate in the election Of delegates.
II. BUCHER SWOOPE,
Chairman Of .4lnericaa STATE Committee.
tIraRTIELD, May %, 1858.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18

Ex-Secretary Stanton is in Kansas, and in
tends cauvasSiug the English Lccompton bill
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18

0NE Hundred Millions Of Dollars will not
probably cover the expenditures Of the gener-
al government for the next year. The sum is
enormous, needlessly SO, for there is great ex-
travaganco in many departments of the SER
vice; but the extravaganza is not the worst
feature. The men who order the expenditures
fail to provide the means to meet tkem With
such figures staring them in the face, Con-
gress adjourus and the administration assents
to it without any recommendations for adii-
tional means OF revenue. The consequence
will be new national debt. A year ago we
were calculating how the treasury might be re-
heyed of the inconyenient accumulation of the
surplus revenue; aud soon we shall be, with
far greater anxiety, calculating how we can
supply the deficiency, aud meet the interest cu
the loans.
1t is marvellous tat in such condition Of
things the men who are charged with the re-
sponsibility of the finances eau remain indf-
ferent, can refrain from prompt and vigorous
measures for restoring the equilibrium between
the receipts and expenditures. The only say
10 do this is by thorough revision of the rev
enue laws.-Pror. Jour.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18

l n view Of the above Recommendation, and its
State Convention, issued By me, for the Sth 81
luy next, and earnestly request the American Re
ubicans of the State to accept It, and participate
IN Ire election Of Delegates to said Convention.
By order of the State Committee
LEM'L TODD
Chairman 4. r. State Committee.
Atitst--EDwARD NJ PHERsos, See'g.
GAgLlsLE, May 81, 1858.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-06-18

We have funny stories about the freshets in
the west, but here is one from the Memphis
Appeal, which is tride ahead of any of The
others:
"The Kate Frisbee on her last ttip had
among her passengers gentleman of Bolivar,
who was going TO see friend Of his fifty miles
up the river. His business was this 0no
day last week he saw nondescript sort of ar
tcle floating down the Mississippi near his plan-
tatiou; it resembled miniature Noah's ark,
with the hall knocked off. Curiosity LED him
to board it, when be was astonshed 10 find him,
self in the store Of friend residing fifty miles
up the river The contents we're not greatly
injured lie tied the store, and stated off to
let his trading friend know where he might fnd
his lost place of business
TIT FOR TAr.-THs last of The Whig Par
IA firm in Chicago shipped last week, di-
rect to London. eighteen thousand coon-skins.
--Erchange.
The last Of the Democratic party.--A party
of enraged women, in town ont west, entered
groggery, few weeks ago, aud demolished
some forty odd barrels Of whiskey, which tie
proprietor had been using to debauch their IN
bands.-Sapannah Republican.
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STATE CONTENTION.

The United American, Republican, and Peoples
Committee Of Sapeiintendence for the City OF Phi
latlelpha earnestly desirous to extend and perpe-
mate that union Of the elements OF opposition to
the present National Administrations, which in this
City has lately resulted in spch brilliant success,
TO hereby respectfully suggest, and recommend to
the State Committees representing those several
elements of opposition, that hey call uPon the
citizens Of Pennsylvania, who are opposed to the
present National Administration; especially to its
aeepotic and fraudulent Lecompton policy, and its
wiiful neglect Of the Just claims of domestic in
alistrv; and WHO are in favor Of the sovereignty
6, tire people over their own local concerns, Of
American Institutions as against the policy and in
tfiSurs Of foreign Governments; and Of alequlte
Iwotection to our home labor, to assemble in their
respective Senatorial and Representative Districts
10 ,Inose delegates to State Convention, meet
at il irrisburg, in the Hall Of The House Of Rep
r,'scntasives, at O'Clock. 7. NJ, Of Wednesday
The 18th day Of july, 1858, TO nominate candi-
dates for Judge of the Supreme Court and Ctnal
Commissioner.
LEONARD R. FLETCHER. President.
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". J. p. WHITE,
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Philadelphia, May 20, 1858.
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and good turnpike road.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-05-27
BLAcksMlTHIN
HENRY RIDLEDAUGH

HAS rented a part of McTurners Black smith Shon
where he can be found at all times, ..--.
rcady to Iron Wagons. Edi:gA
gieS, and do all other knds OF -s&34Hi4d9
Blacksmithing. He win warrant Sa'4i'h
his work to BIO ofthe best kind and his terms as
sonable any other good workman In the city,, He
hopes by attention to business to merit and receive
liberal share Of patronage.
henry RIDLEBACGH.
Lancaster, October 6, ,Is57--2aIf