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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01
FROM Forney's Press J
TIE S0NG-W RiTERS UF ENGLAND.
EY CHARLES MACKAY.

DR.. Mackay opeued his second lecture, On
Saturday, by saving that hts lecture should be
devoted exclusively to English Soug-writeFS.
There were no records OF ancient English poets.
The rude songs Of those times referred to war
and heroes, and had all pershed except such as
McPhersca had gathered together, and rendered
in his peculiar style, as the Songs OF Ossian.
All the traditions ii the CeIls were embatnrd
in Saxon song. King Arthur and King Cole
still found favor. The King Arthur Of history
was hat a mythical dream, while the King Ar
thur OF poetry was living reality.
Duriag the early Norman period the min
Strels played very important part IN every
sphere OF life. They combined the occupation
OF modern editor and reporter with that Of
musician and sonL-Writer, giving all the latest
news, and putting into Verse the late horrible
murderS, &c RJUiG Hood aud the Babes IN the
Wood are OF unknown origin. The latter
has made the Robin Red-breasl sacred in Eng
land, and be who killed ore oi them would he
hated by every body. If these little birds
knew how maay OF them have escaped death,
through the lnSrumrntalily of this simple
ballad, they would warble the praise OF the au-
thor daily.
IPrepsng the art Of printing were the pamy
. days oil mnslresy. Richard l. couIdnot write
hIso mme. (Query, Hume saws he wrote
portry.l Mobiles did not think it sham to be
unable to read or write. It is said tha, Richard
owed his release from imprisonment to a ballad
which he had composed and sung. Wh-n
printing was Invented, minSlre!S began to de-
cline, and very soon they were ciasspd among
strolIing actors, and trrmrd sro!lng vagrants
Anew era CT song-wrIterS opened. Chaucrr
was the most prominent. He sang "Merrie
England" amid wars and prStencp. Before
Chaucer gentleman was incomplete unless b.
could sing and write. Old songs sold at Il pen
ny yard-abont five hundred for half pen
ny, Henry VII could find time between
nghNng with Popes aud subjects to write songs.
bu' lew songs of this period are extant =; this
was ou' Tue twilight of an era-the dawn aid
oayl'Snt We're Set to come. When politics
were hnai'y settled, daylight appeared. Sppa-
ser anu Shakespeare began 10 she'd forth new
light. There are grea, number of old ballads
of this period, too numerous n mention -one
commencing
"Women are best
When they are at res;,'' q,
is a libel on the fair sex: the Mariners Ci.s
the oldest sea song in England William Tai
ton and Martin Parker also wrote at ts,s ,ire
The latter wrote aye gentlemen of EnOl, I'd
who live at ease," from which Campbell cot the
idea Of "The Mariners of England, the ,est
song in the English language Song-wriier of
the age Of Shakespeare deserve the name of
poets. Beaumont, Fletcher Ben Jonon,
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01
blolNhSs ALTS OFAARON BURR.

''l 7 d''"n work on Burr gives the
''''"' '''| s"F'I" daily habits in the lat
~ P"'' 0' "'S - Nrslated to the author by
Se"''''''"' ""' 10 some time in Burr's
NJ F'SF at '"F "a. A breakfast Of an
e2S ana d cul oi Ct asuificed for this most
aos'emionS oi men 6er which he worked
among MS papers "Ine time before his clerk
ana aSSiS'a"'S a,ri'eu's Mas a hard tasknaster
''T 'ETP' Us an upon sinmp." All day he
vas "'Spd'o"'''2 d"u eFing messages, sending
Tor books, persons and I.rs. evoectinG every
command |" "r ooeyed L next to impossible
crirFI'y' inspiring eV zone with his own
Z'a'' anu Se't'nS S"fprh quantity OF work
accomplished. 'He wass,nsss ncarnatp ,,
SAID my informant. Abo.n IN tb. evening
ne "ou'a give over 'hV''is companions to
~ TUE S'"e"oatu' d''u IaNt gle glass OF wine.
Then his spirits would rise h. would sit
for hours telling stores OF nss life. and
drawing brief and graphic stches Of cole
hrated characters with wha,hp had actsd
Often he was iulI of wit al a;ptv n, snch
times ''the liveipst fellow he world ,,
''aS merry as boy :" sner m.lancholv',
never iI-natured." About ms;,bt or later
he would lie down upon hacouch in the
corner of his office, and sleep liz child until
the morning. In his personal Is. he was
thorough going Spartar-eatnttle. drink
Ing little, sleeping little, workihard. He
was fond OF calculating upon how ALA sum
lie could be supported, and used think he
could live we'll enough upon seveu'ye. cents
n u,pak
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01

F''FelowsinnerS," said preacher, elf
you were told that, by going to the top of those
stairs, yonder"-pointing to ricke,y pair at
an end Of the church-'you might secure your
eternal salvation, really hardly believe any of
you would try; but let any man proclaim there
were a hundred dollars up there for you, and I'll
guarantee there would be such getting up
stairs as you never did see"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01

Uof the six hundred and twenty young
lidps who tainted last year, more than hall
OF them fell into the arms of gentlemen.
Only three had the misfortune to fall on the
floor.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01

Yy-At husking frolic ''down east" lately
two hundred bushels Of golden yellow corn were
husked, for,y-eight girls kissed, one couple mar
ripd, and seven more 'sengaged," all in one even
ing. Talk of stagnation 10 business
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01

III am not afraid of barre! OF cider" said
a topper to temperance man. 81 presume no"
was the reply "from your appearance, guess
a barrel of cider would run at your approach"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01

ga popular preacher received so many
pairs OF slippers from the female part, of BIZ
congregation that he cot to fancy. hifnseH
ceniipede.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01

UTFREQCENTERs of concerts who are in the
habit of bpating time with their feet, are re-
minded that the stamp act was repealed many
wears ago.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01

Uy-A lady was requested BY bachelor who
was somewhat advanced in years, TO take a
seat on his lap while n a crowded Sleigh
"No thank vou," said she, "Pm afraid such an
old seat wonld break down with me-" Old
bachelor looked funny.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01

Dy-"I am going TO draw this beau into
KNOT" as the lady said when standing at the
hymeneal altar.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01

G-THE Western papers say that the Illinois
River has lowered foot. When it lowers the
other foot, we suppose it will cease to run.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01

IT was at a picnic; Charley had just
turned of nineteen years he wandered away
and got lost with Kate Harcourt, self-Possessed
beauty in high condition for flirting, for she
had had three seasons of hard training. When
they had been away from their party about two
hours, she felt, or pretended 10 feel, the awk-
ware ness of their situation, and asked her cav
alier, in charmingly helpless and coniding
way, what they were to do. well, l hardly
know said Charley, languidly; 'but don't
mind proposing to you, if that will do you any
good A fair performance for an untried colt,
was it not Guy Livingston.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01

UyWHAT is the difference between woman
who tears her dress and one who pads ? One
busts her stuff, and the other stuffs her bust.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01

W Pants procured on tick
ed sbreches oftru
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fin muron n 8
Not Bad.

First class in oriental philosophy stand up.
Thbiits, what is life Z?
'LIie consists OF money, boss and afashioua-
bic WIFE
Next. What is death Q
"A Paymastpr, who settles everybody's debts,
and gives the tombstones as receipts in full ol
all demands
'What is poverty? p
'fhe reward Of merit genius generally ie-
ceives from discriminating public
'What is religion?'
Dong unto others as you please without al
lowing return of the compliment
FWhat is fame q
"a Six-line puff in a newspaper while lix-
ing, and your fortune to your enemies when
dead
BoUND TO RIDE.-Two Juveniles tsays the ~
o. Plcayune,) belonging TO that particular class
OF the unwashed who, in the absence of either
tickets or sma II change, are prone 10 accomplish
short Journeys on the tail-boards of omnibuses,
were recently travelling up Csmp-street, occu-
pylng their favorite place on one Of the vehi-
clrS, when, by the sudden opening of the door,
one OF them was knocked heels over head into
the mud. He picked bimsef up quickly how
ever, and 10 a moment be had regaired his old
pIace-add?essing his companion with 81 say,
Jim, they'se no business TO have these cussed
doors on the homnibuses, but yer see wat acci-.
Gents they cause TO passengers. PSe in hopes
they'll make some improvements in the build
ing ov 'em, so twill be more safer for US, but
I'm bound TO ride any how.''
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01

GyTHE Ma who courted an nvefgHion,
says it isn't haias good as an af1eetioIsie girl.
We presume q.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01

o. Miss Brown, have been to learn how
to tell fortunes" said young man TO brisk
brunette. .'Just give me your hand, if you
please" ola, Mr. White, how sudden YOU
are Well, 60 ask pa.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01

U5-s'Sam, how are all the folks at home %
'Oh so middIing, only mother fell off the
hay loft the other morning and broke her
arm.''
"Is it possible'
"True, but that wasn't The worst: she hsd
three eggs in her hand and broke all but
twoi''
Teacher-"How many kinds of axes are
there %
Bov-"Broad axe, narrow axe, post axe,
axe oftha Legislature, axe of the Apostles, and
ak my pa"
Tracher-"Good go to the head of your
class"
o. Miss Brown, l have been to learn how
10 tell fortunes" said young man 10 a brisk
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-01

Hope sentiment exhibited IN dog
tail when wai for bone.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-10-14
First Guu from Kansas /:

An election took place in Kansas Oct 9th and
6th, for Representatives to the Legislature, Ter
ritorial School Superintendent, and County
School SuPerintendents. In LeavenwOrth City
and County the Free State ticket WIS elected
throughout. The average majority on the Leg
islative ticket, eight Representatives, was 2lO.
The Free State Members elected from Leaven-
worth are A. N. Clark, J. I Mcdowell, Lyman
Scott, ". Y. Roberts, John W. Wright, F. F
KOb. James Med.lI. and o. NJ Marsh. Geo E
Buddington elected County Superintendent
S. W. Geer go majority for Territorial School
Superintendent Famous KickapOO gave but
&c majority against the Free State Ticket
The vote on the county seat was almost unani-
nous throughout the county for Leavenworth
The contest for Members of the Territorial
Legislature was hot one, and the LeavenwoIth
Times is iubilant over the glorious result,
By telegraph We learn that the Free State
ticket is elected in Douglas County by 500 ma
iority, and that the Free State ticket is chosen
Lykins County. Jefferson, DOniPhan, and
Atehison Counties Democratic, the latter BY 80
majority
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-10-14
Grav and Popu:ar sovereisniy.

Notwithstanding there were few sore heads
in the City, called 'Old Liners" for short, who
as usual, worked against the Democratic ticket,
and especially against the Congressional Can
didate, the mass # good Democrats voted for
him to 4 man, and in the District he will run
full up to, and we think a little ahead OF his
ticket.
The Lecompton opposition IS confined to
few office holders, and few Office seekers, ana
do not amount to a row Of heans. Had they
not resorted to counterfeit tickets, peddlIng them
as genuine, and deeeiving now and then an hon
est, unsuspecting Democrat, they could not
have pOlled Effy roles in this whole Congress
sioual District.
Hoorah for Douglas aad Popular Sovereign
| ty -PlaiAdsaieT.
An old stager should have learned ere this
not "to crow before out OF the woods :" If the
x-Postmaster had not received "a good many
Republican votes in the city, thrown for him
on the same principle that some two score were
given to his s;eat competitor he "brings out
the Big Gun :" over, Mr.. Kelley, he would have
run behind Judge Barley $50 votes at least in
steal of the 1853 he is now behind that gentle
man. The indications are that the ''row oi
beans" extends all through the rural districts
as well as the city, and that Gray's "H.tle ahead
OF ms ticket will he ike his official head, dock
ed as low as the shoulders
The decapitated Federal Officer had the van
ity to believe that the people would rebuke
Old Buck by endorsing him as a martyr to
"DOuglas and Popular Sovereignty" Hence
his sclf-nomin7tion by trickery for Congress,
and the giving out through the Ohio States
man as well as his own organ, that GRAY would
lead the Democratic State ticket in this city
and Congressional District. The bOastcd lead
proves to be humiliating one
The fling at the "old Liners" on the subject
of e" eounterfeiting tickets " comes with bad
grace from candidate who eounterfeited the
Republican in order to keep in sight Of Is hls
ticket"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-10-14

z The search for Thurston is still ket up
BY Mr. Bannister. 1t is now nearly four weeks
since the terrible ascension occurred, and thus
no trace of the missing eronaut has been found
further than was known at the time of finding
the tatterid and dismantled balloon in the gloo-
my swamps of Lake St Clair.-TOledO Blade.
We infer from the time which has elapsed,
that the supposed spirit revelations announcing
thai Door Thurston was alive and sick at a GER
tain house in a certain locality, have proved to
be myth. Never did better opportunity offer
for spirtuaIism to establish its claims to useul'
ness and certainty, but the communicating and
controlling spirits somehow seem singularly at
fault just whom their services might be called
into requisitiOn to the advantage Of short-sight-
al mortals
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-10-14

A LuN,rc GIRL KILLS HER FATHER.-We
learn iron Mr. Adams, who returned from War
rem Yesterday morning, that during the night OF
Monday. daughter Of Mr.. Hamilton, Of John
son Township, near there, killed her father by
cutting and smashing in his head as he lay IN
bed. The girl had once been IN the Lunatle
ASYLUM, and had been restored to reason, but a
r,ctpt fit of sickness had again deranged 1t,
and ON the night in question, she came down
stairs. procured 4 light, aud with AZ IN hand,
proceeded to the bed in which were her father
and mother, and saying that they were bad peo-
ME. and must live no longer, or something TO
that effect, struck her father blow with the
ak across his lower jaw, crushing it, aud CON
tinung her strokes upon the other parts oi "A ms
head. each blow being in itself mortal The
mother in the meantime had got out OF bed
and after long and severe struggle, succeeded
in Wrestling the AZ from the daughter, and Sc
curing freedom from further violence. Inc
daughter was brought by Sheriff Lyman to the
Newburgh Asylum, yesterday moming--hs
rIeIr.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-10-14
The sheriaalty.

We fear our candidate is beaten The great
disafFeetiou among the Republicans in regard to
their nominee, led the Democrats TO hope that
Gleason could be elected. The great effort was
made on him and We are happy TO acknowledge
the aid Of good many Republican votes OUT
be is probably defeated by few hundred ma
jority.-Pldin Dealer.
Mr.. WIGHTHAN is elected by several hundred
majority, despite the efforts of the LOcOfOcOs
and .'a good many Republicans" who were weak
enough to bolt nomination fairly made IN the
Convention of their party, aEd which they were
in honor bound to sustain after having Partiei-
pated in the primary meetings and in making
the Republican nominations. The leaders who
actively gave aid and comfort to the enemy
are known, and we put the Dealers paragraph
on record by way of remembrance.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-10-14

AR1zoxA-The largest political convention
ever held on the Rio Grande, assembled at Mes
siIla, on the Sd of September. The delegation
represented about 10000 people Resolutions
were passed calling on Congress to organize a
Territorial Government at an early day ex
pressing determination not to send members
to the Legislature of New Mexico, and to hold
a new election for Delegate to Congress, in or
der to show the largely increased vote since
last yesr. At the last sdviees considerable emi-
igration was coming into Arizona from Texas
and the Southern States as well as from the
Northwest
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-10-14

CHElP ANIMAL FooD.-What boon TO the
poOr-aye, and to the middle classes-is the
removal of restrictions on the sale of meat.
The many who could not command the means
to purchase quarter of beef or mutton, and
Others who, if they could buy, could not con-
sumo it, may now suit themselves with Just
what they want without being compelled, as
heretofore, to pay an eKtravagant price for it
If man wants couple of pounds of beef
steak he may get it, and half peck of Pota-
toes for the same money if not less, than he
would have had to pay for the meat alone, un-
der the old regulations. Should any attempt
be made to revive such an oppressive enactment;
let the people arise in their strength and pour
in petitions until the Cleik shall be tired ol
reading. and the Council of hearing them, and
the table groan beneath their weight.
ANTI M0N0P0LIST.
CIo,,oI,nd Oct 10 1853
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-10-14
Lake Steamers.

The Detroit papers announce the fact that inc
Michigan Central Line of Steamers between that
city and Buffalo Will be run next season III
that be the fac. we presume there need be no no
doubt but that the Toledo and Buffalo Line VIII
be in full operation.
In this connection we feel disposed to make
a suggestion-the adoption OF which, We be-
lieve, would add much to the profits OF those
lines, as it would obviate the necessity OF run,
ming independent lines between Cleveland anu
Buffalo as well as between Cleveland and De
troit, and vet the public would be quite as well
accommodated. Our suggestion Is that ooth
the Toledo End Detroit Lines make Cleveland
stopping point each way. This would accom-
modate ali the travel, and It would form wa
ter communication between Toledo and CleVe'
| land which would command large amount o.
travel If these steamers are to be run, and We
hope that they will be, We believe the Interest
I of both lines can be best served by the adoption
of some such line of pOlicy.-TOledo Blade
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-10-14
MORNING LEADER.
The Result in Ohio.

The returns from different sections OF the
State are of course imperfect, but enough is
known to render it certain that tie excel
lent Republican State ticket is elected by de-
cided majority, ranging probably between five
and fifteen thousand.
The ret1rns from the Congressional Districts
are also incomplete, but are sufficiently full to
indicate the result in most of them with con-
siderable certainty.
In the First District, Geo II. PendletOn, Dem
ocrat, is reelected, but by the greatly diminish
ed majority of $40.
In the Second, John A Gurley Republican,
succeeds Wm. s. GFoesbeck, Democrat, by 724
majority. A Republican gain.
In the Third, c. L. ValIAndingham, Demo
crat, is re elected by $50 majority The Dis
trict was represented in the present Congress
until near the close Of the last session by l. d.
Campbell, when the seat was given to Mr.. V.
In the Fourth, William Allen, Democrat, Is
elected in place of W. H Nichols, Republican.
Democratic gain.
In the Fifth, J. NJ. Ashley, Republican, sue
ceeds Mr.. Mott, Republican
In the Sixth No returns. William Howard
Democrat, probably elected. No change.
In the Seventh, Thomas Corwin, Republican,
succeeds A. Harlan, Republican.
In the Eighth, Benjamin Stanton, RePubli-
can, re elected.
In tbeNinth, John Carey. Republican elected
over L W. Hall, LecOmptOnits of present Con-
gress Republican gain.
In the Tenth, Carey A. Trimble, Republican
elected over Joseph Miller, LeeOmPtonite o.
present Congress. Republican gain
In the Eleventh, Charles D. Martin, Demo
crat, elected in place of Mr.. Horton, RePub-
lican. Democratic gain,
In the Twelfth, 5. s. Cox, ..English-LecOmP
ton Democrat, reelected
lathe Thirteenth, John Sherman, Republican
reelected.
In the Fourteenth, Cyrus spiuk. Republican
elected to succeed Mr. Bliss, Republican.
In the Fifteenth, William Helmick, Republi
can. probably elected over Joseph Burns, lie
compton DemOcra: of present Congress. Re
publican gam.
In the Sixteenth, C B. TOmpkins, RePubli
can, reelected.
Inthe Seventeenth, no returns. B F. Spriggs
Democrat, probably elected to succeed Mr.
Lawrence, Democrat.
In the Eighteenth. Sidney ElgertOn. Re
publican, elected to succeed Mr.. Letter, RePub
lican.
In the Nineteenth, Edward Wade, RePubl
can, re elected.
In the Twentieth, John Hutchins, RePubh
can, chosen to succeed Mr.. Giddings, Republi
eau.
In the Twenty first, John A. Bingham, Re
publican, reelected.
In the present Congress the Ohio delegatio
stands Il Republicans, . Democrats. In th
next II will probably stand Il Republicans
Democrats. net Republican gain OF tW
members. The Cincinnati Enquirer, the da,
before election confidently counted on tn
choice of twelve Democratic members IN OH
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-10-14

Y During the gale Of Thursday last the
beacon Hnht at this port was blown of and is
complete wreck. Ii was a diIapidated affair
and workmcn were then engaged IN repairing
the piers to secure it. We trust " Uncle Sam y
will take measures to replace the editiee with
something more in accordance with modern I'M
prnvements for beacon lights An iron frame,
like that at Cleveland, would, doubtless be
more servieeablc, and less liable to be injured
by the gales which annually sweep across the
Lake. The lantern, we understand, was re-
moved before the fall Of the hOuse--COEneGHt
REPORTER.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-10-14
Cleveland, Oct. ls, 1858.

THE CENTRAL AND ERIE AGAIN AT LOGGER
HEaDs.-Another grand Railroad convention Is
to be held at Buffalo to-day The Central is
charged with having violated some OF the pro.
visions of the recently concluded armIstlee, and
hence the trouble. The matter, 1t IS said, has
been pushed so far that the papers have been
delivered into the hands Of the umpire ior his
decision. Its to be hoped that these railroad
ge,tIemen will be able TO come 10 some con-
eIusion amongst themselves as TO what cOnsti-
tutes good faith, and endeavor to abide by it
N. Y. Herald.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-10-14
,...,.nr. in CIereIand.

Good men as well as good Republicans are
e!ected.
Frr,s ). Roor Is chosen for the First District
composed of the lst, %, d Sd Wards, by l2l
majority.
Ist Ward-Root 400, Segur 265.
2d Ward-Root 1872, Segur 233.
81 Ward-Root 2O2, Segur 3l5-
CHARLES J. BALLARD is chosen in the Second
District by 6 majority.
4th Ward-Bsllard 4O3, Friend lsi-
5th Ward-Rallard 40, Friend 2s2,
9th Ward-Balla1d 2s9, Friend 295.
7th Ward-BallaTd 62, Friend l2s.
WILLIAM J. BowLER Is elected IN the ThIrd
District by &c majority
sth Ward-BOwler =, Smith -.
9Th Ward-Bowler IA, Smith l62.
10th Ward-Bowler l52, Smith 62.
Ilth Ward-Bowler IO7, Smith l27.