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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

If there be not ten thousand seven hundred
and sixty-two dollars and ninetY-se7on cents
expended for crinolne in the coutingeuts of tho
House in 1858, let us live in hope, and believe
that With the progress Of Colcrldgeian art, in,
the year 1859 or 1860 that sum may be laid,
out by members for the Identification aud beati-
fcaton Of their wives and daughters apparel.
Certainly the appropriations should not stop
with albums, reticules, ,shopping-tablets, porte-
rsonnaies, etc., but should, with special sub
Unity, rise To the adornmeut of the entire FEM
mime person, giving it, at the public expense,
that circular glory which rivals both the ninl-
bus Of the dawn and the tracks Of the midnight
stars.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

To The Editor of the Press:-Some eighty
years ago, the Senator's branch of the Ham
moud family were residents of the county of
Worcester, Massachusetts,, subsequent TO which
Gate the present Senator's father removed to
South Carolina, and, like most emigrants of
olden time, his ability to labor with head and
hands constituted his only capltai, and, for the
credit Of ''white Northern sIaves," it cannot
be denied that he made most excellent use of
both. The sister of this bard working, adven-
turOus son, was the grs ndmother of the writer
of this article. A humber of the honorable Sem
ator's cousins now reside in the State of New
York, and the numerous descendants of the
Hammond family are scattered over most of
the Northern States.
Although many of the honorable Senator's
would be ''white slave branch" of the Ham.
mond family are, from tbeir abundant means,
not more likely to come to want than the hon.
orabe Senator himself, yet they are not ashamed
of those from whom they sprung. They have no
desire to brand even the Southern branch of
the family, who have been reared among slaves,
as slaves, nor are they ASHAMED to earn their
bread by the labor OF their hands. Although
they have not been reared in the sunny South,
with African slaves as companions, and the
children of African slaves as playmates, yet
they cannot envy the head or the heart of that
man who can stand up III the United States
Senate, aud brand his kinsmen and those from
whom he sprung as slaves.
Neither will the Northern sswhite slaves"
branch of the honorable Senator's family allow
him to stand up as their exponent while he con !.
tinues to advocate the "Lecompton swindle,''
which to the knowledge of the winter is not
endorsed by single member of the Northern
branch of the honorable Senator's "white slave''
family. H.
Penn Square, Philadelphia, April 10Th,
1858.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

A You've LADY SHoT BY HER LOVER
On Saturday week, young lady named Har-
riet Seidler, was shot at Theresa, Dodge,
county, Wisconsin, by her lover, young man
named Roberl Schmidt. The young woman
was twenty years Of age. They we're engaged
to Re married, aud Schmidt had come over from
St. Paul, Van Buren, county, Michigan, 10
fulfil the engagement, but the parents Of
the young lady objected, in consequence Of
which it was arranged between the lovers that
Schmidt should first shoot her and then himself.
He executed his designs SO far ne the young
lady was concerned, but failed to shoot himself
J on account Of the Ioss Of the cap Of his gun.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

ed, that himself and eleven other PENNSYLVANIA
Democrats In the House intended to stand by
the Cincinnati Platform on this question, not to
speak of DR.. ALL twhose brother Gid not get
all, but good many of the mules SO necessary
to carry burdens in the Utah war,,,-these gen
tlemen made up the early portion of the flying
artillery; and these, including the illustrious
trio, OWEN JONES, DEwART, and REILLY,
have left to the cause of the people three
gallant men who now stand 10 the House,
representing not only the Intellect of our
delegation, but its courage and its frmness
TOO. We allude to HENRY CHAPMAN, of
Sucks, john HICKMAN, of Chester, aud WIN.
MONTGOMERY, of Washington-th men ft
to occupy any positions. Leaders in their pro-
fessioD, leaders on the stump, each, beloved
IN his home circle, and all resolved to stand
BY the true flag to the last. The men who now
stand forward in the House, refusing the
bribes of power and disregarding the arro-
gance of the Lecomptonites, will not be for
gotten BY the Democratic party or the coun-
try. JOHN b. HAsKIN, Of New York, has
earned enduring fame by his frank, fearless,
and undoubting integrity throughout all
this struggle. HORACE Z. CLARK, the able
aud accomplished member from the city of New
York, has thrown the weight Of his energetic
character aud varied abilities on the side of the
people, while the lone star Of Indiana, Johu
u. Davis, the heroic delegation from Illinois,
headed by the gallant aud gifted soldier and
gentleman, Major Thomas l.. Harris, inclu-
di0g others no less deserving of praise and en-
couragement, constitute phAlaux which can
no longer be weakened or broken. We can
not doubt that the people at their next Cou-
gressional elections will put the seal of ap-
probation upon every one Of those intrepid
heroes of principle. In the Senate, CO.
operating with Stephen A. Douglas, we Gnd
Charles Z. Stuart, of Michigan, whose skill,
fearlessness, aud great experience have b4f1ed
the machinations Of the ablest opponents of the
good cause, and David Z. Broderick, of Cali
fornia, who, coming to Washington in Deceu-
Der almost a stranger, has, b5 the force of his
character, and the stern integrity OF his pur
poses, won the love of many aud the respect
of all. These are the men who have in keep
ing the pledge and the principle which gave
us the Presidency in 1896. They have thus
far nobly defended them, and we predict that
| they will guard them heroicaily to the bitter
vud P4alaistphia lp,,sss
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

Our readers will remember the few extracts
we published lately from the Speech of Sena-
tor HAMMOND, of South Carolina, in which the
Working Men of the Free States were stigma
tised as 'swhite slaves" because they we're
Working Men. This Democratic Senator is so
arstocratic that he looks upon Labor as degra-
ding, and upon the man who works, not only as
slave, but only fit for slave. Well, this
Speech-this beautiful specimen of Southern
Democracy-happened to fall under the eye of
one of the Senator's relatives, residing in Phil
adelphia, who thus replies to it through the
columns Of Mr.. FoRNEY's naner
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

Second returns from 1-5O of an acre, 5.877
Multiply BY so
Product of an acre from the molas-
ses, 293.85
Then We have, as the whole final result of
an acre Of canes,
Sugar Molasses.
1st returns, 92S lbs. 1860 lbs.
I'd Sample W. 293S5
Aud deduct molasses converted, 293.S5
122l.85 892.75
And II lbs molasses rer gallon gives 74.39 gal
Say sugar, per acre, 1221.S5 lbs.; molasses,
per acre, 74.39 gallons; sugar, per CT, 7.55;
molasses, per Ct. 5.37; sugar and molasses,
1872 per CT.
| will repeat here, that owing to the accident
before stated, this sugar, Sample No. IV,) ID
returns, is not nearly of 5, good quality as it
otherwise would have been.
Ito be continued)
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VOL. 81, NO. 20.

After failing in this be ran aad jumped into
the river to drown himself, but was rescued
He bis now arrested, aud awaits trial. The
charge, which was fine shot, entered the left
breast of the young lady, and inflicted a
horrible wound, of which she expired Sunday
morning. STE had her senses up to the last,
and charged ber parents with being responsible
for the awful deed, and acquitted her lover Of
all blame. The parties, as their names indi-
cate, were Germans.
HOW UNCLE SADpS MONEY GOES.
Among the ''eontiEgent expenses" of the
National House of Representatives fer 1857,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

Product of l-50th part of an acre,
1856 1918
Multiply by 50 90
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

Product OF an acre Ia lbs, 92S.O0 llS6.5O !
A gallon Of molasses weighs II lbs,
therefore divide by ID for gal. 9S.87
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

Second returns from 1-5O of an acre, 5.S77
Multiply by SO
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SENATOR HAMMOND.

,lumns of Mr.. FoRNEY's paper
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-01-01

the walls, and ! shall still remain her
coufessor.'
'Ha! ha! that were well planned but
you forget his shadow.
Who, Montecelloy
The monk Of St. FrGncisr
Lorane started up, then sunk back in
to his seat again, his face white with
fear.
DO you know this strange man !?
i have seen him elsewhere than in
Blois."
Where /? gasped the monk.
The man bent low down, and his voice
was lost in whispers; then be drew bach
to mark the effect his words would have
upon his listener.
| Lorraine moved not but, with his wild
deep gaze fixed on vacancy, looked ike
one spell-bound.
Come, father, it is late, and we mus
to work l may have been wrong,
Then you are not sure, Monticello
whispered Lorraine, staggering to his fee
like one struggling for hope, with feal
darkening around him.
But the man did not answer; for a dali
heavy sound came from behind the arras
and had stricken those two men with q
cold fear.
Monticello was the first to move; F.; and
taking the sconce from the stand, he mo
we'd to the arras. Pushing back the
heavy curtains, he examined every par
of that low vaulted room, but found nc
one; that strange man had vanished like
a shadow.
There is no one here it must hav,
been the wind. We are painting idl,
fears. Come, let us away;' and Monte
cello moved to the door, as he spoke
with the sconce in his hand.
Yes, it must have been the wind
I fell unconsciously from the lips of Lo
raine, as turned away and his feature
looked wild and vacant, like one berei
Of reason, while his hand trembled as b
drew his dagger and passed out of tha
: chamber deep fear had stolen owe
him.
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youth lying upon a couch in innocent
sleep, and young form kneeliug by him
her long. golden hair falling loosely over
the marble neck and shoulders. IL was
aquiek, hurried glance be cast upon that
strange group, and then he fed.
@, father Why would they harm him ?
asked the SIR girl, turning to the monk.
1t is story OF wrongs unavenged,
child. Bot come he wakes ?
As the monk spoke, the sleeper tossed
res'lessly upon his couch, and moan
escaped his lips perehanee that scene
was weaving itself into his dreams.
/ Then viii no harm come 10 him. "a
,herY she asked, as the monk led her to
her chamber
no; the danger Is past now, Magda-
leue so you need not fear, but have pleas.
ant dreams
/ Again she was alone, with the memo
ry Of that scene ard, laying down up
on her couch, she sought to analyze that
mysterious bond of sympathy that gave
to Armand DE Boum a protector.
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CHAPTER II.

At intervals, through the hush of the
storm, came the booming of cannon. 1t
was the midnight gun, revealing, to the
startled inhabitants of Blois. the sad ru-
NOR of the siege of Peronne; yet around
and within the royal castle hung a wrapt
silence, as if, to the rest bound sleepers,
those distant, booming sounds were
freighted with no hopes or fears.
As the light from the eastern turret
flashed out into the darkness, you might
have seen dark form stealing along
under its walls. 1t was a strong mus
cular form and the arms, half bare, as
he raised them in the light, showed strong
swelling cords, that crossed and knotted
under the white skin. The face was
bold and upon, with well-defned feature
and thin, curved lips, indicative of 8
fierce energy and an iron viii. His hail
was white, and fell over his neck and
shoulders, mingling with his heavy
beard. But he was not an old man, fol
his movements were quick and active
and the white, delicate hands were a
smooth and polished as an infants.
1t was that stranger monk of St. Fran
els, from whose power the pure Magda
lene De Valois had prayed for the pro
lection of Arnaud De Bourn. But wha
had brought that strange man there a
that hourT Was il to seek an audieDe
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CHAPTER III.


1t was gorgeous apartment. The
high arched windows were shaded by
drapery, heavy with gold and silver lace
and on the white marble floor were re
fiected couches and cushions of brilliant
dyes; and along the tapestry-decked
walls hung rich paintings of battle scenes
and royal bridals while here and there.
from its deep niche, cleaned out a mar
ble statue. A low, fairly-like couch rest
ed in the centre of the chamber. its
silken canopy falling around it in deep.
heavy folds, drawn from the centre and
fastened, on either end, by a golden
feur de lis. Yet no form lay within
that curtained recess, wooing the sweet
embraces of Morpheus; and, but for the
flashing Of white arm and pale face.
you might deem yourself alone in that
royal chamber.
Over rich statue of the Madonna
hung a silver lamp, shivering the gather
ing darkness by its pale light; its faint
ly pencilled rays falling upon the fair
outlines Of young form, nestled away
among the cushions, in the deep embras-
ure Of the western window.
The storm still ragged in all its fury
the lightning, at intervals, streaming in
through the window and arcade, aud fl
ling chamber and corridor with clouds of
red, misty light; while Off in the distance
the thunder broke in dull, funeral sounds.
Still that young girl sat there, the round
ed cheek resting in the palm Of one
white hand, and her gaze fixed upon that
polished image of the Virgin Mother
its white outlines assuming, in those
floating shadows, the transfgured beauty
of the holy Mary.
The dull, booming sounds still broke
ever and anon, through the bushes Of the
storm, stealing the light from those blue
eyes for battle scene was being da
guerreotyped upon those wall screens thh
sent sadness through those mind-chaln
bers. Magdalene DE Valois saw faith
er, and one nearer than brother on ths
red field bat their fates we're bidder
behind the thick vel drawn over The fa
tire.
Sorrows wing is ever darker, IN il
J, shadow, in youth than in after-life 70
e there Is less light within, and we are IN
: accustomed to shadows.
5 There was a slight clicking sound, =
2 slight that ii scarcely broke tbe silence
b but that young watcher heard It ans
7 as the lightning flashed into the chauabel
she saw thar strange man standing be
fore her, the red fame falling aroun
: him ike shroud jet she felt no fea
D then, for a warm earnest smile hoode
that pale face aad beaEned from The sx
e pressiye eye. and her young bsan wer
= ou, 10 his.
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fierce storm laid in ruins this turret, and
that strange man came among US ?
The young girl raised her head and
gazed full INTO the monks face there
was suddenness in the question that
gave to it a deep interest.
Who? Father Francis 2 asked the
fair questioner.
yes, child, the same
He checked himself, for down through
the courtyard, and over that old chapel
the lightning swept in broad sheet ot
flame then followed deep, deaienine
peal, rolling and crashing along that pal
like dome, till the solid masonry shook
and the castle trembled like blast beat
reed. A pale face cleaned through the
darkness, and young form clung to the
heavy robe of the monk. Yet there was
no fear there--it was a wild, earnest
prayer.
What fearful fashp fell from the
white lips of Lorraine and he clutchet
at the drapery for support, for that lurie
fame had blinded him.
But there was no answer the young
girl was gazing down into the courtyard
Suddenly glad smile broke over hel
face, and she sunk down upon the cas-
sock in silent prayer.
Holy Virgin be praisedp she mur
INJURED, rising to her feet. They ar,
unharmed
Who, child ? gasped the monk, {
frown gathering upon his brow.
Adrian and Father Francis
He who is so often closeted with tht
king at midnight? Ha ha strange !?
What with my father?'
With your royal sire. And did yol
never notice how, like shadow, he fol
lows Arnaud ?
They are often together, father. Blu
is there danger ?
He is no friend to Arnaud. You d
not know why Father Francis so Otter
councils with the king ?
I know not, unless it be to shriv
him, father
The monk gazed steadily into tha
young face, while his brow worked wit
deep thought; but he saw only innocenc
there.
True, it may be for that, Magdalent
Kings much require our holy office.
He spoke carelessly; but there wa
something in his face that was in strang
keeping with his quiet manner.
But Arnaud, father?'
I will protect him, child
20! thanks-thanks ? ....
IT'S well, daughter you need ne
fear for him. But l must leave you nov
it is the vesper hour peace be wit
you
The monks hand rested upon that fa
head, smile fingered upon his face, an
he was gone. He had failed of probin
the mystery that enwrapped that strar
ger of st. Francis.
Earnestly Magdalene watched his IT
treating form; and, as the tightening shc
along the clouds, she saw him enter Il
chapel, and a tall form steal out alon
with the lightning Playing in circle
around him ard then she sunk dow
upon the cassock, and breathed lor
earnest prayer for the protection of A
maud De Bourn from the power of tn
+ strange man.
How often, in life, do we mistake tt
shadows for sunlight, and warm upon ol
breast the serpent that shall poison L
Alas ! too often.
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Once, on the quay.
Think you he is not a noble youth" "
He is fair and comely, and brave,
too; for | saw him keep at bay five
borsemen who had held captive young
girl he had torn from them. That was
your scheme, Lorraine, to take this young
girl to a convent. But it took the youth
to court, and gave him the love Of our
lost prize, Magdalene De Falois.'
You were brave knights.
Well, but the motiUe for this murder
returned the man, not anxious to dwell
upon his defeat.
/ lore the king's daughter and, il hs
dies. the convent viii receive Der vitbir
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-11-05

MEAN AND CowARDLy-Somei insunerlhly
mean, and dastardIy wretch entered our sanctum
dayor two since while we were absent for half an
hour, and stole gold pen with silver case from our
drawer, where it was accustomed to lie after per-
forming faithfully its part in the business of the day.
To have opened and ransacked private drawer
was, in ITSELF despcable trick as the most for
saken creature could persuade their limited con-
science TO agree to- but to further take advantage
of our absence to make OF with cur property shows
the thief to be sunk low indeed. We care not so
much for the intrinsic value of the pen,-although
it was aPertect en-butfor the sake of that friend
now "gone to rest Of whom We had it, we would
gladly receive II again at thrice its value But for
the vile one who so abstractad it,-and who viii
now doubtless use it for making false entries, forg
ing checks, and writing in fash phrases to some
brother rogue-who shall express our Indignation
May he ever in his Dreams see glittering pen and
sword hanging by a hair over head; may he long be
confined in his appropriate dwelling hog pen
may the pen of the Police Judge write $50 days
against his name, and when he has signed his las
will with this pen, may an ayengiug demon fl to
ward him swift as the comet with gittering pei
pointed direct TO his cowardly heart
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FROM WASHINGTON
HtO-N W AsHI NO UN-
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4

T.
1t will be recolected that several months ago the
government OF Great Britain suggested in genera
terms that some mode aught TO be aGopted for
verifying the Nationality OF vessels which could
be mutually used by both parties without offence
10 either, but the distinct form of the proposition
has not been made, nor is it known what arrange
ment her majesty Government will recommend
II Is however not considered to be necessary for
the U. S to take the initiation in this matter, as
the law of nations is acknowledged by Great Britain
TO mean that Tor which our Govt has always con-
tended. and this to the latter Is satisfactory If
England desires any modification of it. her PROPOSE
ton will of course be entitled TO considaration.-
The substance Of the dispatch of Lord Napier 10
the State Dept, is represented to be in effect that
the Nicaraguan Government will await itself Of
the aid of the British feet to present the landing Of
fllibusters.
Our Government considers itself able to enforce
the neutrality laws, should therefore Walker aud
his followers fall into ihe hands of the British and
thus be prevented from carrying out their designs;
1t would prove an occurrence much to be depiec
ted, as it would produce IN unpleasant sta.e Of
feeling against the British goyernmens
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-11-05

ANUsEMRYTs OF THE "FANCY.r-WfIliam Har.
beck and a companion named Bell both sporting
men, and perhaps not entirey free from the charge
oi gambling, went out for a ride yesterday and
stepped at Silberg's on The West side Here
some playful scufiing took place between them,
and Harbeek drew along bowie knife and proceed
ed to hack at Bell, according to the science Of the
thing, Bell defending himself with similar weapon.
Notwithstanding the fact that Bell was severely
cut on his arm and elsewhere, and that both we've
well covered with blood, they came back to the
city together and apparently in the best of humor
congFaiulating Oneanother on their display
pluck and game Pleasant after dinner recrea
ton
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HIGH WIND

NV UhAf NUF =
The tide was fuller than usual this morning, but
not 50 high Is durit the blow last week. The eel
lars of Southwest and Washington and other streets
are flooded Outside the wind is blowing gale ;.
NE Anumber of outward bound vessels, idclu-
ding the steamer Marion, from Charleston, are an
chored at Southwest spit.
The ste inner Roanoke, for Richmond, anchored
under Long Island last night and went down the
Bay this morning.
The Sound steamers came in at the usual hour,
but the c. Vanderbilt, Empire State, Connecticut
and Providence propeller, bound east, are at an
chor at Cow Bay.
The steamer Empire City, for Havana and New
Orleans, is still at anchor at Quarantine.