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

Pursuant to public notice, meeting Of The
pany, was held in the Court House, on Monday
week. MAJOR WAsHkBAUaH was called to
the Chair, ard JOSEPH W. TATE, ALEX.
FLETCHER and THOMAS MURRAY Esqrs., were
appointed Secretaries.
On motion, the meeting was addressed BY
Hon. WH. p. ScHELL, who referred at length
to the advantages to be derived by the citizens
Of the county, from tile construction of Bedford
Railroad, and showed clearly that the project
OF building the said Railroad, is at present
entirely feasible. Among other important
statements which he aiade during the course OF
his remarks, he announced the fact that the
SUN of S75, 900 has already been subscribed to
the road By capitalists in the East. After Mr.
Schell had concluded his speech. Francis Jor-
dan, Esq, was called for, who responded in an
able effort in favor of the Railroad.
On motion, a Committee of nine was appointed
to take subscriptions. The following gentle
men compose the Committee:
K. J.. Anderson, Daniel Washabaugh, J.W.
Tate, John Alhip, w. 2. Scbel, .. f. Shannon,
Fr. Jordan, Job Mann, Nicholas Lyons.
The above named Committee were empower
ed to appoint Township Committees, to assist
them in procuring subscriptions. The meeting
then adjourned.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

81 TELL THE GENTLEMAN, DIsTIN CITY, IT
is NoT"--In the debate in the u. 8. House Of
Representatives on the English substitute, last
week, Mr.. Gilman tRepublicauj of Maine ssked
Mr.. A. H. Stephens tdetnocrat| Of Georgia, .his
question
aIs the constitution (Ieoompton) submitted
by this bill :"
Mr. Stephens answered: ''1 tell the gentle
man, distipetly, il is not"
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

toperforu faithfully the duties of theif respect
i've Offices, and, on failure thereof, they shall
be liable and subject TO the same charges and
penalties as are provided in like cases, under
the territorial laws.
Section S. And be it further enacted, that
the officers mentioned in the preceding section,
snail receive for their services the same COM
pensation as is given for ike services under the
territorial laws.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

hog, Of the value perhaps of Sc. The case
bad been heard before Justice aud arbitra.
tors, and the value Of the aforesaid rorxer
awarded to plaintff. In the present instance
after hearing the testimony of some thirty
witnesses, and speeches from four earnest and
enthusiastic disciples, ,of Blackstone, the jury
found verdict in fave, Of The defendants
On the Bar list, Ia list Of The causes usually
made out by the Proihonoiaty for the attor-
ueys) underneath the picture OF Hog-(a hog
that was no "mastodon'l we found the follow
ing lines, written by some waggsE member Of
the fraternity, during the progress Of the trial:
"Why is the value of this Hog uncertain J"
ssBecausc the Defendants had two Prices
on it,
'sThe hog was marked, there is no doubt,
Twas plain to each beholder
The spots spread from tail to snout
From hooi up to tbs shoulder.
"But still the thing is not so plain,
Both parties argue fort;
The tail, some testify, is long,
And some aver tits ahort''
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

The difference between the two great parties
in respect to Kansas mag be briefly stated
One of them demands the submission of the
Lecompton constitution to the people, and the
other submission OF the people to the Lccomp-
ton constitution.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14
DEATH OF THE LAST PEyYSYlv,
MA SLAVE.

We some time since Boticed that there w..
bot one slave left in this county of the mn
Der manumitted under the act aboIishing d.
ry 10 Pennsylvania. The last relic Of IL.
"ciyilized bsrbarism" OF our fathers is now ~
more. He died on the 5th inst, at yers ad.
vanced age, supposed by many to be the oldest
person 10 the county. His name was Abra,n
Kirk. and he was the slave of Stephen Porter
ot DrumoFe township, by whom he was mann
mtted- dis exact age is not known, the sl.v.
record OF the Court of Quarter Sessions. i,
which the date of his birth, and other particn-
lars, we're no doubt registered, not being anon,
the other records Of that oEiae. Tie inder :
there, in whic! it appears that Stephen Port,
had slave registered in book No. /, the p,;..
sing record referred To. 1t has been ascertain.
ed, however, from other dates, that Kirk w.s
lob years old when be died, and the presum,,-
tiou is, that he vas Of still more advances
age. lie was, In many respects, remarkable
negro. His memory, and indeed all his facul.
ties, were unusually sound to the last, and ba
seemed to pass away in the easy natural seen
of dissolution by old age. He could remeu.
Der many nciden;s cf the revolution, some of
which he related with an interesting minute.
ness Of detail One in particular, which seem.
90 TO have made deep impression upon hi,
mind, referred TO the services rendered by La
fayette in the struggle for American lbertv.-
When young mall, in 1851. he assisted II
rowing that General and his troops across the
Susquehanna, at Ball Friar, aud was often
heard 10 relate an incident which then oceur-
red, and the remark it called forth from the
French patriot. The boat iu which Abrao,
Was rowing, having accidentally run on the
rocks III thu stream, Lafayette called out 10
those 10 charge OF the boat, ado not drown
any OF my noble men; expect to have need
OF all of them at Yorktown
This old slave had scrupulous regard for
honesty and truth. On enc occasion, souie tzo
or three years ago, he was called to give iesti-
meuy in a case then trying in our court He
told straightforward story of what be knew
of the affair, and all present were struck With
his simplicity OF manner and evident caudor:
but the attorney interested on the other side
felt called upon to ply the old fellow with
pretty crooked cross-cxamiuation, which ndu.
ced the old man to think the lawyer was trying
to induce him to depart from tie truth-a con-
clusion in which he was doubtless not far as
tray Looking the limb of the law in the face
with an earnest gaze, he said, ''Do you think
came here to tell lie!" This satisfied the
9uestouer that old Abram had told the truth
honestly, and would not in the least allow him
self to be led away from it.
This old Africans funeral was largely at
tended, for while living, he had been highly
respected in the neighborhood, as an honest
red at Penn Hill, in Fulton township
The last slave! That solitary figure under
the head of ''Slaves." which we find IN the CEN
sus of Lancaster county for 1880, will disa2-
pear from the census.--Lancaster Express.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

1t is understood that the Administration
will have to call for loan Of thirty millions,
to redeem, in part, the treasury notes ou,stand-
ing. AT the present rate of one dollar income
to three dollars out-go, it would not be sur
prising # such loans should be called for
again.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

POST OFFICE CHANGEs.-The name of the
Hopewell post Office, at John Dasher's, in this
County, has been changed to Yellow Greek,
and that Of Ailaquippa, (Hopewell,) to Hope
we'll. This is we'll, as under The old names
many mistakes occurred.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

The Chicago Tribune gives the leading ar
guments ef the factions of the Illinois Delnoc-
racy at Springfield the other day, as fol-
lows
"Douglas is a id traitor" "Buchanan
is id old fool" Short, and to the pint
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

The Indians Of Oregon have been 80 delu-
ded by Mermon emissaries, that it is believed
they will tecommence war on the whites, ST.
mnltaneous with the move against Salt Lake
City.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

A Joint stock company for the assassination
of Louis Napoleon has been formed: in New
York. A half crazy German, named Heinzen,
has promised to kill the Emperor, provided his
expenses to Paris are paid, and $4,000 has
been actually raised for the purpose.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

A Frenehman,named Gaaluer, actually set
tie Delaware river on fire, at Philadelphia, on
Wednesday. The object was to show how to
burn up hostile feet. -
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

the ST. Louis Republican, Dem says Il is
now manifest. that the election in that State
next August, is to turn upon the question: oil
abolishiug slavery within its limits.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

The Committee appointed ut tbs meeting on
Monday evening, to obtain subscriptions to The
Bedford Railroad, met on Tuesday, at the Office
of Col. Jos. W. Tate, and appointed the fol-
l-..:... rr,-..I - .....;,iaA
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14
BEDFORD INQUIRER.
ADMITTED TO THE BAR.

On Wednesday evening of last week, Sam
uel Lyon, A. D. Ferguson, E. j. Bonbrake,
and s. NJ. Woodcock, Esqs., we're admittcd to
practice in the several Courts of Bedford
County. These gentlemen we're examined 10
open Court: and passed very tholough and
creditable examination.
In the evening, they gave their friends a
sumptuous entertainment at the Washington
Hotel. Everything was wsH done. They
have the best wishes of the people of this place
for their success, at all times, and in all places,
wherever in the future they mag ''turn up"
The last Gazette attempts to be very witty
and sarcastic, in reference to our late Meeting.
We would advise the writer to go to school and
learn grammar, and common sense, IF he has
the bumps,) things considered BY some indispen-
sibIe to wit aud sarcasm, and of Which it is
we'll known he is lamcptably in need.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

Hagerstown, Nd, is urged as an eligible site
for the proposed national foundry.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

NJ. F. Conway, of Baltimore, is candidate
for Congress from Ksnsas.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

THE New York Herald appears to understand
the character of the English Kansas bill very
clearly, though we doubt if 1t so well reads the
feelings of the people of Kansas. Wednesdays
Herald asks -sWill Kansas refuse the bribe
of Three Millions of Acres? 'No, stree" as
Brother Jonathan would say. Border rufhass,
nigger worshippers, aud all, may wenta chance
to grab the acres. Only pass the bill-ihat's
all.o
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14
THE ROLL OF REOEOE.

Let the names of the twelve Northera' Demo-
Gratis, says Forney's Press, who have voted
against the Administration Bribe, and covered
themselves with lmperishaLle Lonor by their
heroic and unwayeripg devotion TO the Right, be
cherished in the hearts of their couutrymen.--
The fame which they have achieved is not for a
day, nor for an hour, but for all the time. They
will figure hereafter in history with tie Leoni-
dases, the Sydueys, the Hampdens, the Ham
cocks, and the long Iiue of chiraIric defenders
ofpriDciple, whose names are clustered over with
the never-fadng lanrels OF worlds admiration.
Their names are
ADRAIK, of New Jersey.
CHAPMAN, of Pennsylvania,
CLARK, Of New York,
DAVIS, nf Indiana,
HARRIS. Of Illinois,
HASKIN, of New York,
HICKMAN, Of Pennsylvania,
A'KIBBIN, of California,
MARSHALL, Of Illinois,
MORRIS, of Illinois,
SHAW, of Illinois,
SMITH, of Illinois,
Tc this list must be added the name Of Hon.
WM. MONTGOMERY, of Pennsylvania, who
was paired off with Mr.. Warren, of Arkansas
THE RbLL OF ENFAMY.
The following are the deserters from the
Douglas (Democratic) camp-tbe traitors by
whose votes the English iniquity is NOW drlyen
trough. When Lecompton was last before the
IIcuse, all of thei,l voted "No:"-
COCKERILL, of Ohio,
COX, of Ohio,
ENGLISH, of Indiana,
FOLEY, of Indiana,
GROESBECK, of Ohio,
HALL, cf Ohio,
JONES. of Pennsylvania,
LAWRENCE, of Ohio,
PENDLETON, Of Ohio,
The following is the vote By which English S
Bill was passed:
For The English Bill
Southern Democrats 6S
Northern Democrats SO
Southern Ainericahs
Ill
.7gainst it,
Republicans 50
Northern Democrats II
Southern Americans
southern Democrats
102
Majority for English 8
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

THE PRIVATE SALE OF Fort SMELLING, a.
a merely nominal and totally inadequate price,
was one of those all too frequent disgraceful
abuses of the power entrusted to public serr-
ants, which tue people should not fail to re-
probate, and arrest, if possible. The New
York Tribune of April 28th says:
The majority of the Fort Smelling lnyestiga-
ting Committee reported yesterday in pointed
and forcible condemnation of the sale of the
Military Reserve in question, and of the con-
duct of the Secretary of war and his Commis-
siohers in making that sale in disregard or de-
fance OF the opinous of all the Military Off
GERS whose advice should have been taken on
the subject, and of the laws ef the land Tie
Report is signed by John u. Petit OF Indiaua,
Justin S. Morrill, of Vermont, and Isaac n. Nor
ris of Illinois. 1t is quite elaborate, covering
Que hundred and three large pages of nmuu-
script, is moderate in tone aud language fully
analyzes the testimony taken before the Com
mittee and gives connected history of the FoIt
Smelling sale. The parallel OF that sale, we are
couilen:, cannot be found in the history OF cur
Government. The Report clearly establishes
these positions:
!, 81. This Reservation is still needed for Mil
itary purposes, and therefore should not have
been sold at all The Military authorities
whose views should have controlled this matter
were not even consulted.
"2. 1t was sold far below its value
SO. 1t was surreptitiously and unfairly sold,
none but those connected with or benefited by
the transaction being allowed to know that the
land was in market.
a. 1t was sold in iump--some seven or
ten thousands acres-when the laws forbid
such sale, requiring survey of all Public
Lands into sections, and their sale iu legal
subdivisions of sections.
ss5. 1t was sold mainly on credit, contrary
to law, which requires all Public Lands to be
sold for cash only.
sc. By the contract of sale, deed is to bo
given for this tract on the payment of the first
iustallment of the purchase mouey, without
even requiring mortgage, while the laws for
bid the issuing os deed or patent for public
lands sold until the entire price shall have been
paid.''
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-14

eThe two Alexander Prices called as wit
nesses by the Defendants.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-09-18

DocToR O. a. HuL-Sir will say that your med
Inc has benefited much. My health is much better
han il was when commenced taking it, thnkit vii
ours me- have not been troubled with the pain iD my
head bu once since taking your medicine. The distress
betwean ny shoulders has all passed away. phinkin
that You might like TO hear how getting along,
have taken the liberty to address these lines you
remain, sir, yours respectfully, Mrs. O.
Rutland. Nov s, 1850. DIFF iaI
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-09-18
AUCTIONS.

By E. B. LAMsoN, Auctloneer,
ENORSES AND CARRIAGES AT AUG
3 0N,--Wil be sold at Public Auction, on SATUR-
DAY. the 18th day of Sept inst at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon, in front Of my Sales Rooms, Nos 65 6S Main
street. Worcester. pr. matched Roam Horses of supe-
rioF quality, one and the other years old; good
Horses, one and the other years od Grocery Wag
on, almost new; Buggy Wagon and Harness; Chase,
about news Bash Wagons Double Harness, End hand;
second hand Buggy Harness aud expect or ether
Horses to be sold at the same time e. B. LAMBON.
s15 dts
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-09-18

CIR6in;s Double Glass M bTofypesy
ner,anentIv sealed are unsurpassed for beauty Of fin
ish bancy of tone color and truthfuness to nature.
d not foil to give him call il you wiah for picture
Citizens Bank, lis Main street DIFF aus
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-09-18

Testimony Of q nwnsber of Ladies and Gentlemen
DocToR HILL-Dear sir This is to certify that
my case vas one Of very bsd humor in the blood but
can ruy sag that your valuable medicines have cured
ne and recommend all that are sick to call upon you
fot you oan cure them Yours, truly, ], L. L.
Worcester, Mass.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-09-18

III GD.
In this city Sept til, Isaac Holmes, 81; 18th Hattie
oaly child of Jefferson and Phebe N. Pike, 10
days.
La Clappvile Sept 18th, Ellen May, daughter Of Geo
S. ant Nancy L. woodarj weeks.
Funeral their residence at o'clock, this saturday.
Of elnoun.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-09-18

MR. ard MRS MOORE will reopen their school
Warren Hail. on SATURDAY Ger. 3D. for instruction in
Dancing Hours OF attendance, from to O'Clock, p m
For particulars please apply to A. Marsh, Music Store
sept13.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-09-18

NOTICE TO THE SICK.



Offering to the community mis- justly celebrated
BIZ. simply to lay before them the testimonials Of
be- Of respectable ladies and gentlemen, from which the
suffering Judge for themselves. The Doctor pledges
himself to make any wild assertions or false state
Of the efficacy OF his medicines, will he hold
ouJauy hope to suffering humanity which facts will not
warrant few testimonials here given, and the
Doctor soloits inquiry from the afflicted, into all he
publishes feeling assured they will find them perfectly
reliable ami his medicines worthy OF their confidence
sad patronage.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-09-18
MARRIED..
DIED.

W n tAINL Ed
In Fitchbutg, Sept 9 b, By Elnathaa Davis, Mr.. VIM
B. Goddard Of Roy tsto1 and Miss Fanny Earle Of +.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-09-18
Furnishing Goods,

we ARE in full stock usual Under Shirts Drawers
White and Fancy Shirts, Handk rchie Stocks Oravats
Tubular and other Ties for Choker Collars Gloves Socks
suspenders,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-09-18

This certifes that my wife was afflicted with weak
ness general debility Doctor Hills medicines cured
her. j. F. B.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-09-18

ts,NNHAT is sO."--WBAr ~ so f-why
4 that HOnard's Hair Dye, hat retails Tor 900, is
uBt good that which retaia for 81. For sale by
OH AKLES CLARKE,
aIb dtf Cor Main and Pleasant streets
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-09-18

TREsURER's OFFICE,
City of Worcester, September 10, 1855 {
The Tax Bills all ready for settlement
Six per cent discount if paid before October O.
Office in CITY Hall Building Office hours from 8 a. m
to p. m, and to m till Oct. l. And from a M
to ia p. M. AID to 4 p M, till Oct TO-
GEORGE w. w BEELER,
SID dtO9 Tfeaslrer ard CnlIacfnr
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OV ER 90 A It S,
7e have prepared great assortment of all the variOui
tyles Of the season, at
Prices varying from So to SIC.

We hope to do great business in this department
We Can confidently recommend them in every desirable
particular. In
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-09-18
THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY
!

THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY
SIR JAMES OLARKE's
CELEBRATED FEMALE PILLS,
Prepared from Prescription of Sir j. Clarke, b. D.
Physician Extraordinary to the Queen
This invaluable medicine is rnfailing in the Of all
thoSe paniu ami dangerous disorders to which the
male constitution is subject It noderaes all excess and
removes all obstruction, and speedy may be relied
TO MARRIED LADIES
Il Is aeonlarly suited It will in short time bring on
he nonthly period with regularity
a. h bottle, price One lar, bears the Government
stamp Of Great Britain to prevent c0unterfeits.
g IA II T IA
These Pills should not be taken by females that are
pregnant, during the first three 0aths as they are
sUrH to bring miscarriage, but every other time
aud in every other case, they are perfectly safe.
In all cases Of Nervous and Spinal affections Pain
the Back and Luos, Fatigue slight exertou Palpta
ton OF the Heart Hystercs, and WHITES these Pills will
effect when all other have failed and although
pcworfll remedy, do contain iron, caorne anto
ny, anything hurtful to the constitution.
sui directions accompany each package.
soe Agent for the United States and Canada.
JOB MOSES,
(Lste I. G. Baldwin Il Co. } Rochester, N. Y.
N. B. 81 and six postage stamps enclosed to any
th0raed AGENT will bottle Of the Pills By return
mail
For sale by druggists in every town in the United
tates.
BURR FOSTER, L CO., No. oornhill, Boston,
Wholesale Agents for New England.
For sale by VIM. Bush Il Co wholesale and retail
Agents, and druggists generally. d&wh dec22
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REAL ESTATE

4t44sA FARM FOR SALE-Pleasantly situated
;ii one mile north of the Court House in Worcester
.AA consisting Of 80 of good productive land
well stocked with good variety OF choice fruit trees
and supplied with good water, failing The build.
ings are all in good repair Inquire of
50 deodtf CALVIN BRIGHAM.
~ HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE
kii House No. IL Chatham street. within Ave minutes'
.gsA walk of the City Hail. The house is two stories,
rented to two families a is in good condition. The lot
is fifty five feet front by ninety deep. Inquire OF
DWIGHT FOSTER, or
s15 d6tA GEORGE H. WARD.
harm FOR SALE-situated in South Wor
n cester, containing 81 acres about 200 apple trees
choice fruit pums cherries, grapes and woodland, will
be sold in lots to suit purchasers For further particulars
inquire Of the subscriber on the premises.
So d&w1m A. d. CARPENTER. s.
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npitaI and Surplus nearly 100000.

DERKSHIRE LIFE INSURANCE
I'D COMPANY, OF PiTrsFIELD, MASS.
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GRO YER & BAR ER's
CELEB RATED
FAMILY SEWING MACHINES,
Il SUMNER STREET, BOSTON,
495 BROAD WAY, NEW YORK,

| lyTheae Machines nov justly admitted to be
the bestin use for Family Sewing, making newsrong,
fourth stitch be Circulars sent or application by
letter. Agents wanted.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-09-18

TENHE STOCK HOLDERS OF MILL
z BURY BANK are hereby notified that their AN
NUAL NETTING will be hell st their Banking Rooms
on MONDAY the 4th day of October next at O'Clock
p m to choose Directors for the ensuing year to take
what action they think proper in relation to the
Sir Section Of Chapter 1885, Of the Acts OF 1888 and
transact any other business that may properly he
fore them By order Of the Directors
n
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-09-18

The last Of which we fully aware Tin times like the
present particularly is important point, and we
have not lost sght Of it ALL by combining it with the
attractive and useful. In