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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12

THERE ARE NO RLtNhS.

but every purchaser draws prize worth 81 certain
and it stands thousands Of chances TO be higher
fgure
We want good agent in every nsighborhood
throughout the country to solicif purchaSersy and
any agent, to be successful must have Penca and
prize 10 exhibit Wepay agents 81 cash for each
purchaser, he obtains, and The first person In any
ncighhorlood who applies Tor encil and gift, will
receive tae agency ior that locality. Should an
agent obtain valu9b!e prize 70 exhibit with his
Pencil, lie would have little difficulty in obtaining
scores ofpurchasers, and making tia paying bus
mess
A NEW IDEA! READu READ!t.
We ask nobody to send their m3neY till they
know What prize they draw. Any person wishing
to try taeik lack, can first send thsir name and
address, and we will make their drawing and in
form them by return mail what prize they drew,
when they send on and take the Pencil and
prize, or not, whichever they choose. We give
this privilege oG!y once 10 purchaser. After the
first drawing, rvery purchaser will be required TO
send in advance, through the authorized agent
We viii send with each drawing The numbef taken
eut, with fuil description Of the plan uf drawing.
Address G. +. TODD X Co.,
292 Broonie Street, Nee YORK.
Feb. s. 1858 ct
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12
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IIPHAINIEREh.

EyYOULD announce to the citizens OF Bed
w ford and vicinity, that hei prepared to do
ali WORK in his line, in, the best style, and On
reasonable terms. MATTRESSES, with or without
springs, made in superior manner, equal to
the best made iu the city, and to this branch Or
his business he wouIdinvitc especial atteation.-
He may be found at the shop of Michael Weis-
el, short distance East of the Borough or at
his residence on East Pitt Street, onc door west
of NAL Washahaugh's.
Bedford, Dec. 8, 1856.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12

SNoun,ry Physiclans, can have their orders
0lilled, with the very hest articles, at city
prices AZ DR.. narry's Cheap Drug Store, Pitt
ST. Bedford, Penn "a
ftst. 81. 1886. DR.. B. F. HARRY.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12

of the whole policy of James Buchanan in re-
gard to Kansas. Utah and Nicaragua. aud he
believed the meeting agreed with him (cries of
all right yes yesl He referred to the time
when he had been charged with being an enc
my of James Buchanan, and be now wanted
these gentl emeu who had assumed such a def
aut attitude, to come down from their lofty po-
siton, and humbly take their ranks In the par
ty Ho called upon the meeting to make these
gentlemen !evidently pointing to Cessna, Baer,
Coffroth and oihersl stoe the mark 10 night"
and there was manifest dispositionamong the
efaithful'' who remained to carry ou: his pu.-
pose. But the Major was too late the admin
istrafion had been alreldy defeated on the res
olutions, and their was nothing left but to ad
journ.
The meeting was sad blunder from the be-
ginning. No ole will presume to deny that up
TO the night Of this seting there were not
twenty Douglas men in the county, and now
they are in the majority. You can hardly meet
a Democrat that does not sustain Douglas
Instead of putting the management into the
hands of blockheads and tyros, had the opening
speech been assigned to Maj. Tate, and had
the resolutions been placed 10 his keeping, the
administration would have como out with ''col-
ors flying" He would have marched boldly
up to the question on one hand, and be would
have taken care not to be dddled and cajoled
out of dis resolutions on the other. The friends
of the administration thus failed in bringing
their heavy ordnance into the field until the
day was lost, The camp had been pillagcd, and
the administration in full retreat before blow
was struck.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-02-12

Huntingdon, Feb &c, 1857.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13
coNGREssIoNAL.

The Senate, on the 9Th instant, was engaged all
day on the Washington police bill, which was final
ly passed.
reported bill for the admission of Oregon into
the Union.
The House concurred in the Senate's amend
ments to the Army increase bill, which provides
for three, instead of FIVE regiments including one
from Texas.
In the Senate ON the 9th inst, Mr. Stuart said
he had ascertained that the Kansas bill was not
sent back to the House, because Mr. Sliden wished
to reconsider his vote. He strongly condemned
the of Mr. Slidell, and said he had sufficient
reasons for retaining the bill, which he declined
giving. The Minnesota bill was then taken up
and discussed
The House went into committee of the whole
on the Deficiency Bill
The Senate, on the It'll inst, passed the bill for
the admission of Minnesota into the Union by a
vote of 4S to 3-Messrs Clay, Kennedy and Yulee
voting. nay. The motion for the publication of
the obituaries of Senators discussed, bringing
into the debate the structures the previous I'M
limited expense for printing fancy reports, surveys
expeditions, etc. The motion was finally rejected
Mr. Douglas, of Illinois, and Mr. Fitch, of Indiana
had misunderstanding in the Senate yesterday
The northern papers enormously report that Sena-
tor 1verson, of Georgia, was engaged in it.
The House resumed the consideration of the de-
fcency bill. Mr. Letcher defended the bill, and
proceeded to show that the three millions of mon
ey asked, was with the view of enabling the gov
eminent to take advantage of the market in sup
plies for Utah. In regard to clear statements and
strict adhesion to the subject, Mr. Letchers speech
is said to be superior to any delivered this session
In the Senate the 9Th inst. Mr. Douglas reported
substitute for the Arazona bill Mr. Slidell made long
speech upon the presentation of a medal Commodore
Paulding, disappearing in strong terms the of
Gen. Walker and also that of Com Paulding spoke
in high terms of Gen. Henningsen. He also said the
Cbans, though approving of annexation, will not risk
civil to accomplish it, therefore, nothing could be
done with Cuba at present. except by negotiations but
if Spain attempts enforce despotsm Mexico under
Santa Anna, may become necessary for the United
States to interfere His speech is looked upon fore
shadowing the policy of the administration in this
matter.
Kansas bill, by the when it adopted,
paired off.
In the House the 9th, the deficiency bill e.
considered, and, after discussion, was passed without
observation-disclosures no. nay 81. An announcement that
Col. Benton dead (Which is untrue) caused the
House to adjourn till Monday
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

OUTRAGEs IN WAsHINGToN-To such an
extent have rowdyism, murder and robbery been
carried in Washington city, that Congress has felt
compelled to interfere and take action in order
protect good citizens. A Washington paper gives
list of outrages for day, among which We
find the following:
On Saturday evening Mr. Cornell passing
along Fourteenth street. his way to 'Columbian
College" where he is student, he overtaken by
party of men, who demanded his money He gave them
some change, but they not being satisfied with the
amount one of the rascals placed pistol at his head
while the others stripped him of his gold watch CHAIN
breastpn and money He afterwards identified of
the men arrested on a charge of murder of the
robbers.
On the evening gentleman from New York,
whose name is not given, knocked down and rob-
bed of two hundred dollars the Park. He
turning from the Military Asylum.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13
REVIVAL.

Very interesting meetings have been held in the
Methodist Church in this place for the last 10 or
10 days, conducted by the excellent pastor, Rev.
Mr. Menardie. The altar has been crowded with
anxious inquirers, and many have professed. Ser
vices to be continued the present week.
We have never known a more general revival
of religion throughout the country than is at
present progressing. Our exchanges TEEN with
accounts of the good work, and it is engaged in
by all denominations mostly by the Methodists,
Prcsbyterians and Baptists. We notice that wher-
ever these denominations have united their efforts,
much good has been accomplished.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13
THE COUNTY CONVENTION.

AT the request ofa number of democratic friends,
we again direct attention to the call for County
Convention in this place on Tuesday of April
Court, being the 9th day of the month We are
requested to urge upon the democracy of the diff
ferent Districts in Mecklenburg county the impor-
lance OF sending delegates to said Convention for
the purpose of nominating candidates to represent
the county in the next Legislature We can say
no more than direct attention to the NATTER as we
presume our democratic friends will act as to them
seemeth best
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13
A FLIMSY EXCUSE

The opposition papers are endeavoring to just-
fly the votes of the southern know nothings against
the Lecompton Constitution, on the ground that
the democratic party had majority in the House
and that % northern democrats voted against the
bill This is offered in exenuation of Mr. Gimer's
conduct If % northern democrats chose to vote
against the South cooperate with the black re-
publicans and keep Kansas out of the Union, does
that Justify John \. Gimer of this State in his
opposition to the measure? If all the southern
know-nothings had voted with the southern demo-
Gratis for the admission bill as it came from the
Senate, the question would have been settled and
the black republicans checked in their onward
march, No. Mr. Gilmer could not afford to do
so as it might strengthen the hands of the Ad-
ministration-it would be carrying out the recon-
mendation of a democratic President. AS the
democratic party in North Carolina gave him
death-blow when he for Governor, so he
thought he would give it death-lick by making
a speech and voting against Lecompton. A young
gentleman in the Guilford District last aummer
came very near depriving the gentleman of this
opportunity to take revenge and we think little
more exertion next time will place Mr. Gilmer out
of public life forever.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

Ia Last Wednesday evening we had the pleas
ure of being present at musical entertainment,
given by the young ladies of the Charlotte Female
High School, under the supervision of Professor
Echard. The young ladies acquitted themselves
with credit; giving evidence not only of their pro-
fcicncy in the science of music, but also of atten
ton having been paid to a correct manner at the
nstrument-exhibiting cheerful, yet modest
readiness to perform. We think the Principal of
the School (Rev. Mr. BurwelD fortunate in OBJ
tanning the services of Prof. Echard; we are
satisfied, judging from his reputation and our short
acquaintance with him, that he combines the
qualities ola gentleman with a thorough knowledge
Of his profession
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

THE "SOUTH CAROLINIAN.'-Dr. r. W
Gibbes has retired from the editorial chair of the
daily South Carolinian at Columbia For some
time past we have had the pleasure of DR. Gibbes'
acquaintance, and when say that he is a polish
ed gentleman, high-minded and liberal South
Carolinian, we but feebly express our profound
respect and admiration for the man, and for the
manner in which he has conducted one of the best
Southern rights Journals in the country. We
wish him long life and prosperity in his retire
ment The paper will hereafter be edited by
Franklin Gaillard, Esq, who, we have doubt,
will sustain its high reputation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13
MR. GILMER'S SPEECH

We stated last week that Hon. John A. Gilmer.
ofNorth Carolina, made speech in the House of
Representatives against the admission of Kansas
with the Lecompton Constitution. We were not
prepared to find Mr. Gilmer acting in this way.
and the announcement that he had taken sides
with the abotionists on this matter, surprised us
not little. We had formed a better opinion of
him from the manner in which he conducted the
Gubernatorial canvass in this State two years ago
The speech made on the 1st instant Of
course he received the hearty congratulations of
the black republicans, and we learn they have
subscribed literally to have his speech circulated
in pamphlet form.
The Washington Star gives the following as one
of the scenes that took place Immediately after Mr.
Gilmer finished his speech:
''No who heard the speech ofMr GiImer ofN C.
delivered the day before yesterday surprised On
finding him yesterday doing the work the Republican
party managers nervOusy desired him to do OF the
tenor of that speech sufficient say that it instant
ly drew rush of congratulatng Republican members
Northumberland him at its conclusion. As the
venerable Joshua, who at their head, bent over
him, and with outstretched hands and countenance
beaming with delight, blessed him, it WERE for the
effort Mr. George 5 Houston, of Ala moved doubtless
by the pregnant points of the passing scene fixed the
attention ofthOse present upon it. excaimne in voice
heard by all-"Kiss him Giddngs! Kiss him Gid
dngs u"
This exclamation, under the circumstances told per-
hps, with more force upon the mind of the House and
the spectators in the galleries. than any hours speech
of the session"
This must have been disgusting spectacle for
Il North Carolinian to behold A North Carolina
member of Congress receiving the congratulations
of a man who is willing to do anything to incite
rebellion amOnr neproesi We nrnSumo no ono
envicd Mr. Gilmer's position at that time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13
MONROE. MI O.

Last week We visited the village of Monroe,
Union county. The county was organized, We
think, In 1916, and was formed out of portions of
Mecklenburg and Arson. The county seat, Mon
roe, was named after President Monroe, and is
situated On an elevated spot pretty sandy, giving
the wind fine chance to raise clouds of dust in
dry weather, filling ears, mouth and eyes But
notwithstanding the dust, the people of that Sec
ton appear to be far-seeng as of any other and
we have sometimes thought that they can see
little better than those of other places, judg
ing from the liberal manner in which they patron
lie the "Western Democrat and vote the demo-
cratic ticket. This is merely our individual opn-
ion, and of course we don't ask anybody else to
think So
The village contains eight or ten stores and
shops, with two Hotels, and a few mechanical
establishments. What is known as the "Village
Hotel is kept by our friend James Richards
who has cleaned up and improved the inside
arrangements to such an extent that an old patron
of the House would hardly know it now He is
accommodating and makes low charges, as we
know from experience
The County Court was in session, and some
Interesting trials took place, which might afford
great excitement for New York reporter and
daily paper but they would be entirely too amusing
for our readers Gen. Walkup, the Solicitor,
knows how to manage bad case pretty WE'LL and
if he continues to discharge his duties as he does
low, the b'hoys of Union will have to quit COM
hitting misdemeanors.
Application was made to the Court on Tuesday
for license to retail spirits. There were ten
Magistrates on the bench, and the vote stood for
and against; whereupon the lawyer who made
the application called to another Magistrate to take
his seat ON the bench, when the Chairman cum
ningly inquired if he desired to "pack the Jury ?"
The matter was Immediately dropped and nothing
more said
We understand there is large Division of the
Sons of Temperance in the village, but of course
everybody don't belong to it, as we whose
walk indicated that every step would be the last
for few hours at least No county is without
those who love to mbibe "red-eye" freely and
Union, no doubt, contains as small number as
any other.
We had the pleasure of meeting number of
friends, personal and political, and from what
we could learn, the democracy of the county is
ready for the approaching contest, and prepared to
roll up handsome majorities for the democratic
candidate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

WILMINGTON CHARLOTTE RUTHERFoRD RAILROAD
CoMPANY-The Directors of the above Company were
in session here from Tuesday until yesterday afternoon,
when they completed their abors in time to allow
at distance to get off by the evening trains.
The Directors were mainly occupied with the financial
necessary for the operations of the Com
pany and the progress of the work Questions of loca
ton were also acted upon. line passing the North
ward instead of the Southwark of the town of Wades-
boro also, the Depot at Charlotte located the
North side, at the North end of that town reso-
luton passed for letting the contracts for all
grading between this place and Charlotte forthwith.
They will be mainly taken by stockholders, worked
appear to be in good spirits and think they be able
to send the locomotive up to the Pee Dee within the
year 1859.
We understand that change has occurred in the
directory by the resignation of p X. Dickinson ESQ.,
and the appointment of R. H. Cowan Esq., in his place
Mr. Cowan of the original directors resign
ments which longer exists Wilmington Journal of
the 9th.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13
NEW SCHEDULES

Have been arranged the North Carolina and Char
lotte and Columbia Railroads to put passengers
On the N. C. Road, the accommodation mail train
arrives at Charlotte at p n and departs at 80
The Express train arrives at IL 80 p m and departs
at / a. m.
On the Charlotte and Columbia Road the Express
train leaves Columbia at So m and arrives at Char
lote at a. Leave Charlotte at II m. and arrive
at Columbia at 5 35 a. m
The mail or accommodation train leaves Columbia at
80 a. M, and arrives at Charlotte at Is p Leave
Charlotte at Is a. M, and arrive at Columbia at
2 p.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

Eay" We fear our contemporaries at a distance
who quote the Charlotte market may cause little
disappointment sometimes, owing to the fact that
the report as published here is sometimes or 8
days old before it appears in their papers. Our
friend of the n. c.. Christian Advocate, in his
issue of the Sth of April, publishes our report of
the market of the Both of March, nine days inter-
vening between the time it was made and the time
Of its publication. In such case as this, we re-
spectfully suggest to the editor the improperly of
publishing the report at all, the quotations of
one week will not do for the week following.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

MOUNT VERNoN-A man named Washington
owns Mt Vernon, where repose the remains of the
Father of his Country. For this place Containing
about 200 acres) he asks 100000. To purchase it
the Ladies' Mount Vernon Association was formed.
against their efforts it unnecessary for to say
ANYTHING more than to remark that they en-
deavoring to enrich penurious, narrow-minded
individual who certainly has little if any of the
blood of the great Washington in his veins. The
present proprietor of the premises knows with how
much veneration the American people look upon
the tomb of General Washington, and he has
taken advantage of this feeling in order to fill his
pockets. Probably it is right and proper to make
an effort to get it out of his possession, for we
heard gentleman say that he Washington fire.
quently fails to treat with common courtesy those
who visit the hallowed spot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13
REMARKS.

The market not very active last week. farmers
being busy about this time with preparations for plant
ing.
CorroN-A little offering each day, and sales at lOk
to lOa Towards the latter part of the week prices ad
vanced and ii cents offered. The last foreign
having reported advance, good article will
mand IL cents readily with buyers rather anxious.
Corn has advanced few cents and is in demand
We also advance quotations for Meal. . -
WHEAT is rather scarce-not much offering.
FLOUR has declined. The market has been well sup
piled
BACON remains about the same, and finds ready sale
at quotations. Lard is and much wanted--somo
lots sold last week at IA cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13
LATEST FROM EUROPE.

The steamer America has arrived, bringing adj
vices from Liverpool to the 9th ult.
The sales of cotton for the week amounted to
$500 bales, of which spectators took $500 and
exporters $500 bales. The market opened at an
advance of I'D, to fathing, but closed at I'D. de-
cline middling, and fathing on lower qualities.
It is stated that bill has been introduced into
the Spanish Cortez abolishing slavery in the Span
ish territories.
Affairs in India appear to be quiet.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13
State of N. Carolina, Mecklenburg Co.

Court Of Equity-EaH Term, 1857.
c. B. Cross and Cornelia, his wife, VS.. W. w. Elms
J. S. Means, c. E. Spratt, and Wilson Wallace.
In this case it appearing upon affidavit, that c. E.
Spratt one of the defendants is inhabitant of
this State it is therefore ordered that publication be
made six weeks in the Western Democrat, newspaper
published in Charlotte N. c.. commanding said defend
ant to be and appear at the next term of this Court
be held for the county of Mecklenburg the Court
House in Charlotte, the 18th Monday after the 4th
Monday in February, 1853 then and there to plead
answer or demur to said Bill, otherwise the will
be heard exparte to him.
WITNESS D. R. Dunlap, Clerk and Master of said
Court at Office in Charlotte, the 7th day of March,
1858. D. r. DUNBAR C. ME-
April 49, 1858. ct Prs fee SGT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

SUPERIOR CoURT.-His Honor, Judge Saun-
ders, has been holding the Superior Court for For
syth county during the present week. After the
disposal of several cases of minor importance, the
Court On Wednesday last took up that Of the State
rersus Edward Land and Jesse Weaver, charged
with passing counterfeit bank bills. The jury,
after several hours absence, returned with YER
dict of guilty in the case of Land and acquitta in
that of Weaver. Land received 80 lashes, and
was committed to prison Winston Sentinel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13
MARRIED..

In Salisbury, the lst inst, by Rev. r. S. Moran,
Mr. Arthur p Newson, of Salisbury, to Miss Matte R.
Rush, of Greene county, Ala.
In Concord, on the 9th ult. Mr. John G. Moore and
Miss Mary c. keasler both of Salisbury.
In Rowan county, on the 25th ult., Mr. Alexander
Lyerly and Miss Rosina Klutts.
In York District the lst inst, Mr. J. T. Whtesdes
and Miss Sallie Crosby.
On the Both ut Mr. VIM F. Millen, of CASTOR co.
N. c., and Miss Elizabeth Clark of York District.
In Wilmington, the sth instant, Allen Fl. Cults,
Esq. to Miss Anna L. Holiness daughter of Owen
Holmes, Esq.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

THE KANSAS BILL IN THE HOUsE.-The vote
by which the Kansas bill was amended in the
House so as to comply with the demands of the
black republicans by referring the Constitution
back to the people, was 12O to ll2. The follow
ing southern know-nothings voted for the amend
ment Davis, of Md, Gilmer, of N. c., Harris, of
Md, Marshall, of KY, Ricaud, of Md, Under
wood, of Ky. These together with 90 black re-
publicans and % northern democrats, constitute
the opposition to the Lecompton Constitution.
Every southern democrat, of course, voted against
the amendment