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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-07-16
SHRY0CK g. SMITH,
CHAMBERSBURG, PA.

BOOKSELLERS and STATIONERS, and
I'D Dealers in Music and Musical Instruments.
Our stock consists of Books, Stationery, Mu-
sic, Musical Instruments, Wall papers, Blinds,
French, German and American LithograJ hs
and steel engravings, gilt mouldngs for frames,
etc., etc., wholesale and retail. DR.. B. F.
Harry is our agent for Bedford, and all orders
given him viii be promptly attended TO.
March z, 1857.
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physicians prescriptions carefully compound
aarry's, Drug Store
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THE INou uIRnR

- published every Friday morning, IN Juliana
Street, in the white frame building
nearly opposite the Menget
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French and American Flowers,

a large assortment; not to be excelled in quality
and cheapness-Ribbons, without number, OF yar-
GUS STYLES and color-Ladies Head Dresses-Dress
Caps, and numerous kinds of useful and fancy art-
cles for ladies' toilet
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Executors Notice,

ETTERS testamentary, the last VIII and
1A Testament OF John CLAIR, late of the Bor.
ough of Bedford, decd, having been granted to
the subscriber, residing in said Borough notice is
therefore given to all persons indebted to the es-
tate Of said decd TO make payment imm ediately
and those having cl4ims will present them properly
authenticated for settlement.
JOSEPH CLAIR, Executor.
June Il, 1858.
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NOTICE.

WHEREAS my wife, Susaunah, has left my
w bed and bCard without any gust cause or
provocaton, this is to warn all persons from har-
boring or trusting her my account, a will pay
no debts of her contracting.
JOSEPH o. BLACKBURN.
Napier Tp., July ., 1850
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RAZARI RARARl

White and coiored, some as low as 81 cts--LadIes
Misses, and children's Jockey caps, exquisitel.
nice and new in style,
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a Beaerolent Institution. established 6y specai en-
dormeat for the relief Of the sick and dis
tressed, afflicted lcih Tfraient and
Epidcrpic Diseases
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1858-05-06

Nor QUITE so BAD."- The :Be1sfonte De-
noerat tells good story of Sam Bike, who
had been down the Susquehanna this Spring
with raft Returning home. he stopped at a
tavern, where crowd was discussing the Kan
sas question. Sam had not slept the previous
night, and was about squaring himself out for
comfortable snooze, when one of the loudest,
turning to him, said Here sits Lecomp-
ton man, TIL bet the liquor for the room"
" Done !" says his opponent, who was anti
Lecompton. Now, then, FRIEND" said No.
l., Z" in order to decide this bet, will you be so
kind as to tell MS whether you are Lecomp-
ton man 2" "What made you think SO {"
Sam asked Because, Sir, you look like one
[ can always tell them by their looks'f' replied
No. l. Sam answered, IDOL? Well, gem
tlemen, acas on raft from Snow-Shoe to
Marietta hare been drunk for tace soceks
but had no idea looked as hard as that"
The Lccomptoner paid the liquor and sIoped.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1858-05-06
L1TcHF1ELD, THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1853.

Theaboy still sat on the door step in a mar
row street, with his face buried in his hands,
and apparently lost in sort of stupor. The
merchant softly touched his shoulder. He
looked up with start, but almost ere his be-
wlldered eyes could recognize any distinct form
in the dim lamplight, be was alone again, while
the gmering ray was reflected from broad
gold piece in his hand. He staggered to his
feet, with faint exclamation. and the wealthy
merchant went on his way, rendered richer, far
by 81 the blessings Of him that was ready to
perish I"
+ twas growing late, and no one was in the
store when the merchant arrived there except
his agent and book-keepcr, who were compar-
ing some accounts They both rose to Their
feet. astoaished at this unusual apparition.
"Mr Parker p
"Sir ?"
"Did you follow my directions about that
woman-that poor widow in Morden street ?"
81 haven't yet, sir" stammered the agent,
with guilty, apologetic air, "the time has
been too short. The first thing tomorrow l
intend TO-
"Tell her she may keep the house for the
present, and we'll say nothing about the rent
We mustn't be hard upon these poor people,
Mr.. Parker. And stay--send her around to
my house tomorrow, and we'llsee W hat can be
done for her,"
Before the good natnred agent could express
bis sincere pleasure at this novel aspect of
things. the door had closed, and his employer
was Fastening hemeward again, with far
lighter and more cheerful heart
at is true" he unused while his footsteps
mechanically trod the old accustomed route,
81 am but the almoner of my fathers bounty.
Strange that it never occurred to ne before, how
much good might be done in the highways and
byeways of this world. How many, many
years have walked in the path of luxury,
while bret hren were fanting on the waysidc,
for bat morsel Of my overlooking plenty. 1t
shall be so no more ! The future is my own
but for the long, irrevocable past, God forgive
ME, for cannot forgive myself p
The red glow of the fire was shining over
the silent group in that lofty room-the mer-
chant in his easy chair, with all open book on
the little stand at his side, and the beautiful
child sitting at his feet, her fair face half in
shadow, and the sunny hair parted back from
the transparent brow, like bands of gold The
serious tender eyes, blue and dewey, like for
est volets, were fixed on the old mans coun-
tenanance with loving earncstness.
'"What are you murmuring to yourself, un-
Gle, dear ~ -
q Look, my little Amy"
He held the old and time worn Bible othat
the fire light cleaned upon it's sacred page,
and bending down, the little child read the
sweet words ::
, "Out Of the mouths OF babes aud suckzings
hast thou perfected praiser'
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1858-05-06

The London Times of the 18th of March,
remarks In Congress, on the other side Of
the great sea, our trans atlantic cousins man
age these matters expcditously. When pro-
position is brought before the House of RI
prtscntatives at Washington, any honorable
gentleman to whom it may be obnoxious may
defeat list, by knocking down the proposer
in the floor of the House I'd, by slipping
across the House with friend, and Gaming or
cowliling both tbe proposer and secohder
Sd, by rush of all the nays at all tie yeas,
and by general scrimmage )" 4th, by
speaking against time to avoid an immediate
decision, and, during an adjournment, by pis-
toling or knitting at the bar of an hotel the
proposer and all members who may seem dis.
posed to lend him serious support 1t is quite
clear that by this mixture of force and reason
quicker results are obtained than by our own
wearisome forms.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1858-05-06

was devoted Christian, and always felt O
deep concern for his spiritual interests. Your
former beloved pastor, DR.. Potts, left no op
portunity unimproved in an endeavor to bring
him to Christ. He corresponded with him in
regard to religion, and doubtless made him the
subject of many Of his prayers, as long as
God left him on earth to be thus engaged.
The mind of the deceased doubtless has
long been interested in greater or less de-
gree on the matter of his salvation. It may
not be improper here to mention circum-
stance which occurred in the year 1851. I
l was engaged in a protractcd meeting in Scott
County, in the town of Benton. The deceased
visited the place during the m citing. He at
tended the exercise which took place during
bis stay in town. He listened attentively to
the sermon. My text was, Almost thou per-
suadest me to be Christian" And at the
close, he came up and took me by the hand
and placing his mouth close to my ear, he re-
marked, in allusion to my text ut is all my
own case-it is all my own case" and burst
into food of tears. Those, therefore, who
have intimately known his history, especially
in the latter years of his life, have not been
surprised at the happy termination of his
earthly career. They have been expecting it
and have not been disappointed. In the rela
tons Of life which he sustained, he was all to
his family and friends which they cou'd desire
and in this browning mercy, they feel that God
has filled the cup of JOY to OVERLOOKING. Let
God be praised for the wonders of his grace.
Dear friends, your loss is his infinite gain.
He is now perfectly and forever free from sor-
row, toll aud pain. His sun has risen to set
no more. His day has dawned Lever to be
succeeded by another night. The last storm
has spent its fury upon them. The sea of life
he has crossed and is now safely moored in
the haven of eternal rest. His bliss is COM
plete. His coronation day is passed. A
CT own of glory is his.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1858-05-06

LADIES WITH Prices AFrIxED.-Of this
class, the Independent thus discourses +
" Large sums are expended for articles of
dress whose chief value consists in the known
cost of production. AS an instance of the
latter class, we recall the inquiry of lady of
refined taste, but of limited experience in tho
mysteries of dry goods, addressed to her next
neighbor at Fifth Avenue gathering" Who,
pray, is that extremely sloveny dressed lady.
just crossing the room? "Soyenly p re-
turns the Intercepted, with Shocked ex-
preston of countenance why, that is Mrs.
-; she has on an exquisite dress of real
point lace, which never cost less than two
thousand five hundred dollars p The value
OF this dress to the owner consists entirely in
its cost an item, moreover, with which only
experienced shoppers or professional dry goods
dealers could be even approximately ac-
quainted.''
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1858-05-06
REV. DIR. TYING on THE DEATH OF
HIS son.

1t having been understood that the Rev.
Stephen Ii. Tying, d. d., would, last even
ing, preach sermon at Concert Hall, with
special reference to the death of his son, the
throng attracted to that locality was immense
An hour before the appointed time the hall
was filled almost to suffocaton, and thousands
were abliged to go away disappointed. At
one time the rush from Chestnnt street en-
trance was perfectly frgltful and men and
women, becoming sick and faint from the ex-
cessive pressure. found it even more difficult to
make their way out than to enter in.
In consequence of the house being thus ear
~ filed, the devotional exercises, which were
conducted by Rev. DR.. Newton, were COM
menced in advance of the appointed time, and
when these were concluded, the venerable min
lister, to whom all eyes We're turned with such
profound soIicitude, arose and announced as
text, the passage of Scripture containedin the
first book Of Samuel, LIST chapter, 9th and
2Sth verses, to wit Z:
=" For this child prayed. and the Lord hath Civ
me my ttion which asked of him: Therefore al
so have lent him to the Lord long US he liveth
he shall be lent to the Lord
After an affecting biography of his son,
DR.. Tying procee ded to say )
ton, but with unceasing qualification He
would not undertake deineation OF his pub
lie ministry, yet he could not bnt admire it for
its holiness in proclaiining the truth aud uni
form testimony to the riches Of divine grace
His trumpet had never given an uncertain
sound The suddenress with which his useful
ness had been completed, the speaker received
as fulilment Of the promise which his cove
nart God had made He had himself not en-
tertaned single doubt of Gods goodness in
this dispensation of his providence. Already
the clouds were breaking. Already he heard
of young men coming out on the Lords side,
by reason of the circumstances connected with
the death of his son. and he had not doubt
but this single providence was to be gloriied
in bringing many souls to seek salvation. His
own grief was swallowed up in the public loss
He had taken special pains to investigate the
immediate circumstances Of the fatal accident,
and it only convinced him the more that the
event was proviGential. An examination
since his death had relieved his mind respect
ing the possibility of his life having been
saved-it having been clearly apparent that
the first wound was sufficient to induce
certain de IT'LL The amputation of the limb
to which he was subjected. had relieved him.
and probably been the means of pro'onging his
life some forty-eight hours, and soothing his
departure.
At this point the reverend speaker entered
into very minute and most affecting account
of the last few days Of his sons life, and more
especially the few hours Immediately preceding
his death. While this narrative was in pro-
gross, nearly every one in the house was in
tears The speaker was himself obliged TO
pause several times and give way to bis feel
iags.
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From the Evening Post.

THE LIGN AND THE sKUNK.-A DREAM.
met lion in my path,
cTwas on a dreary autumn night,)
Who gave me the alternative
To either run or fight.
dare not run upon the track,
dare net think to lun away,
For fear the lion at my back
Would seize me as his prey.
So, summoning fearless air,
Though all my soul was full offright,
/ said unto the forest king,
II will not run, but fight"
We fought, and as the faces decrecd.
conquered in the bloody fray;
For soon the lion at my feet
A ifeless carcass lay.
A little skunk was stand ding by,
And noted what tn lion smoke
And when he saw the lion die,
The lions tracks he took.
He used the lions very speech,
For, stretching to his utmost height,
He gave me the alternative
To either run or fight
I saw he was prepared to fling
Fresh odors from his bushy tail,
And knew those odors very soon
My nostrils would assail
So. sulpmoning humble air,
Though all my soul was free from flight,
said unto the dirty skunk
I'll RUN, but will not FIGHT.
MORAL.
As years begin to cool my blood,
rather all would doubt my spunk,
Than for a moment undertake
To fight human skunk.
EXETER, Maine, 1868. D. BARKER.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1858-05-06

The JOHN DEAN AFFAIR REyERsED.-A
love affair existing between rich farmer liy-
ing in the northern part of this town, (says
The Kimderhoek Rough Notes,) and poor,
newly imported Irish girl, which lately led to
the marriage Of the parties, has caused no little
commotion among the relatives of the groom.
The girl was in the employ Of the family Of
the young man some months ago, when an
" attachment" sprung up between the young
folks, which, being 6 nourished," ripened into
love. The mother Of the young man became
aware of the fact, and discharged the girl,
hoping thereby that absence might conquer
the love of her son. One day last week, he,
in company With bis afianced, took the ears at
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1858-05-06
MR.. BENTON'S RELIGIOUS OPIN
IONS

The Rev. Mr.. Cowan, in the funeral sermon
delivered at St. Louis over the remains of the
late Colonel Benton, on the 10th inst, gave
the following particulars OF the deceased states
mans religious experiences
In view of what has been said OH this &C.
casion, let those who have been bereaved of
friends who have given evidence of having died
i'll the Lord, be reconciled to the Providence
which has taken them away. And this remark
l intend especially for the relatives and friends
of the distinguished individual whose funeral
obseques we this day celebrate. l am very
happy to be able to say to this audience that
the honorable deceased gave to those who had
the privilege OF being with him in his last ill.,
ness, the most satisfactory evidence Of having
made his peace with God
Many have been the important services
which the deceased has rendered to the public,
but am not certainly mistaken in saying that
the legacy of a Christian death, which, by the
grace OF God, he has thus been enabled to
leave to the country and the world, will not he
amoug the least important. 70 member of
his family who had been absent few weeks,
Oh his return, he said, GU taking his hand 81
have made my peace with God. am happy
am very happy !" 1t was the remark, more
over of the Presbyterian clergyman WHO visit
cd him in his last illness, and whose church he
has attended for years {" do not visit him on
account Of any doubt resting Oh nay mind re-
specting his piety, but for the pleasure that
his conversation affords me at such times"
His last hours were i'll accordance with this
delightful information respecting his spiritual
interests. They were peaceful and calm lie
was perfectly conscious to the last-and when
be could no longer speak audibly, his lips still
moved i'll prayer, and the name Of his God
and Saviour were the last words that rested on
his tongue, realizing, trust, the beautiful sell
tinient OF DR.. Watts, in one Of his hymns:
II speak the honors of thy name,
With my last laboring breath
Then speechless clasp thee in my arms,
The antidote of DEATH
1t may be proper here to remark, princi-
pally for the information of those who have
not had the means Of knowing, that the de-
| ceased has always been believer in the truth
of the Christian religion He was not one of
| those who supposed it necessary to repudiate
the Christian religion as an evidence Of supe-
rior intellect.
He was trained by pions mother, who was
an Episcopalian, and to whom be was indebted
/ ina great degree, for his distinction in subse-
quent life. In the kind providence of God,
he has, moreover, been favored in having for
his most intimate friends, those who feared
| God and cared for souls. His sainted wife
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Whole No. 171S

the Riverville depot for Albany. After the
train had started, and they taken their seats,
clergyman made his appearance, who, be.
tween Riverville and Schoduck depot, Joined
the pair in bonds Of matrimony. On arriving
in Albany, the newly made wife got the coz
sent of her husband to have the marriage GER
emony again performed according to the rites
of the Catholic Church, of which she is
member. In the evening of the same day the
twice married couple returned to the residence
of the husbands mother, where the wife was
installed mistress of the mansion, where, three
or four months ago, she was employed as SER
want, and from whence she was driven because
of her {" high aspirations"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1858-05-06

The Eram'rMe Journal of April 9th, con.
tas most singular aud painful account of
the death Of stranger. 1t says:
"A week ago, on Saturday, the steamer
Union brought from Green river an apparently
poor and afflicted man, past the age of eighty.
One eye had been destroyed by cancer, and
the other by sympathy was so swollen and af-
'fected as to be sightless. One leg was par
alyzed, and the poor sufferer seemed utterly
helpless, destitute and triendless No one
knew whence he came, nor whittier he was
bound, except from the desire he expressed to
be taken to Memphis AS the Union was 60
ing no further down the river, he was taken
from the steamer, and placed on NJ ssrs o.
Riley & Co.'S wharf boat, on tb, deck Of
which he lay unattended and uncr ed for, from
Saturday evening till Sunday afternoon, when
his condition became known to Dr. A. 6. Hal
lock, who visited him, and found him in q most
afflicted condit:on-helpless, blind, suffering
with pain, and mind wandering in dcliriRn.S
The Doctor had him nurscd by an expert
enced colored woman, but the progress of his
disease was so rapid that he died on the
day following.
On an examination of his effects, It Was
found that he was DIR. JOHN Pollok HOLMES.
a member Of the College of Surgeons of Lon
don. He had with him Sir Ashley Cooper's
certificate of his abilities as surgeon---a card
Of invitation to Lord Mayors dinner-and
large packet Of letters from Capt. Parry, the
celebrated Arctic navigator of the most
friendly character. He had on him likewise,
two gold medals given to doctor John Pol
lock Holmes by medical societies, for his valrl-
able inventions of ebstetrical and surgical in
struments," with many certificates and letters
in praise Of books he had written. His money,
$3.50, has been reserved in safe hands.
The JON nal says:
He was evidently nan.of correct habits
and great intelligence. BY what misfortunes
he, who had enjoyed high professional reputa.
ton, and had been the associate and friend of
eminent men, was left homeless and poor, and
died at last in the shanty Of poor negro
nurse, is unknown. It is painful lesson Of
the sad yicissitudes of life."
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1858-05-06
The Misses ROWley

DESPECTFULLY invite the attention of the
~ ladies of Litchfield and the adjoining towns
to their new and varied selection of MILLINERY
and FANCY GOODS Straw and Silk Hats of every
description, Ladies' Caps, Shakers, Flats, sc.
Also-A good selection of Collars, Embroideries,
Nttts Gloves of all kinds, Combs, Wells, Parasols,
Nantillas. India Rubber and China Toys, &C., SC.
all Of which will be sold at prices suit purchasers
Mourning Hats constantly on hand and made to
ORDER Straw Hats bleached and pressed in the
neatest manner
Litchfeld, April Is, 1868. tjyI
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Misses Farnsworth

n RE now prepared to show to the ladies of Itch
IA field and vicinity choice selection of MILL
merry and FANCY GOODS, of the latest and most
fashionable styles.
ladies' please call and examine.
Respectfully, MISSES FARNSWORTH
Ladies and Gentlemen's Hats beached and
pressed. 81
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Notice.

THE SUBSCRIBER IS NOW PREPARED TO
execute all orders for MACHINERY or CAST
lNGS At his old stand at Baldwins Mills lin WASH.
INGTON, CONN. All kinds Of Machinery, Mill
Gearing, Skating Pulleys, Saws, and Saw Arbors,
Water Wheels. Overshot and Turbine, Grist Mill
Irons, Of al sorts made the most improved plans.
and the subscriber hopes by his long experience and
strict attention to business to merit the patronage OF
generous public; all orders thankfully received:
H. BALDWIN.
Waahingtoa, April LIST, 1853 49-tf
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1858-05-06

PLASTER. and Coal.
kNHE subscriber has just received cargo of the
blue kind of Plaster. Also a cargo Of the best
Spring Mountain Coal. All those in want of Coal
can have it at summer prices by sending in their or
Sers this month. r. GOuTD
Htchaeld East Mill. Nov. II, 1867.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1858-05-06
Charles HOtchkiss & Son

" AvING fitted up shop in Wolcottville for
II i making DOORS. WINDOWS and BLINDS,
and all kinds Of suilding, would solicit share Of
patronage. l4.6ms
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r.. Re IL II L Nj A N

AS just returned from New York with an as
Ill sortmeut of
WATCHES AND JEWELLERY.
spectaclcs, from % cents to $40 the Participated
Butter Knives, Spoons, Forks, Sewing Birds and
Napkin Rings Violinccllo Strings, Violin Strings
Bridges, Screws, Tail Boards and Resin Violin Bows
and Tuneing Forks and Clarionet Reeds, and vari
Gus Articles too numerous to mention ut the low
est prices T..
Litchield, May 49, 1867. tf-4