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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-04-16

A PRIME !ot of Groceries, just received at
Shoemaker's Colonade Store. [dec4,'57.l
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-04-16
DANIEL EOLLlNGER.


Holiidaysburg, Pa. March 10Th, 1857.
DR. J. NJ. LINDsEY,-Dear Sir: / have been using
your improved Blood Searcher since some time last
summer. and deem il to be matter of duty to bear
my testimony TO its iRUigoyati0g biooa reStorafiue
CirtaeS. | have been for number of years severe
y troubled e1gspek4S and general de5ihty; but since
put mvself under the influence of yonr improved
Blood Searcher, find very decided improvements
Indeed, my acquaintances frequently remark, that
look so S'iat and hearty;'' and know of no other
cause than the use Of your Improved Blood Searcber
Judging from my own experience, believe that this
is one OF The most valuable medicines that woman
can use, especially those who are or have entered
upon the decline Of life (om 40 10 so wears of age)
feel that 1t would have been above ngratiude on
my my part TO have withheld this testimony and in
thus consenting 10 appear as witness before the
public l have been actuated solely with reference
70 the voice OF conscience and duty. You are
at liberty TO make whatever use you may deem pro
per of this statement. Yours, respectfully.
MARGARET w. O'DONNELL
LIVER COMPLAINT CURED BY Lind
sey's Improved Blood-Searcher.-B Blair Conuty, S..
Personally appeared before me, one of the Justices
OF the Peace, in and for Blair county, George Kopp
who, being duly sworn according TO law doth depose
ana say: Two years ago | was afflicted with main
between the shoulders, almost constant conrh loss
OF appetite, chis, nightsweats, and very subject to
take colds; ], at length became so weak that could
naialy walk; my physician done no good. Some
ume last iall, commenced taking Lindsev's I'M
proved boodsearcher, and by the use of two bottles
was perfectly cured. ! feel, to recommend it 10 all
who suffer from Liver Diseases general debility loss
OF Appetite and other diseases arising from mpurity
OF the blood. would not like to do without it
consider 1t an excellent family medicine
(Signed) GEORGE .KOPP.
sworn end subscribed this 10Th day of March, A.
". 1897, before me, j. GORLEY, J.. p.
NoTE.-Mr hopp is resident OF Frankstown,
and is well known to the citizens Of Blair and Bed
fuence.
Il DESPERATE CASE OF .4GUE .a.ND
DYSPEPSIA, entirely cured by the use of Lindsey's
"lmproved Bood-Searchern
Bfair County, ss.-Personally appeared before me,
lne subscribers one of the Justices of the Peace in
and for said county, John Moran, who, being dulv
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-13

OuT- Door CULTURE.-I know not how to
avoid affirming the peculiar desirableness of a
country residence as the scene of home edu-
cation. l would, indeed, be very far from
seeming to imply that domestic training NAV
not be efficiently carried on by families that
pass the year in the heart of cities and that
behold the fair face of nature only in holi.
day week OF month. Nevertheless, this be-
ing granted, and everything conceded, too,
which can fairly be advanced on behalf of
city life. Astounding with means of i'm
provement, and with various excitements-I
must avow a very decided opinion in favor,
on the whole, of rural abode for home
taught family. This idea, with all its de-
hghtful circumstances, is, i'll fact, always be-
fore me in describing as well the habits of
life as the method OF instruction proper to
home education.
The picture in my view is that of an insu-
lated couutry-house, with its internal COM
fort and frugal elegance, its garden of sweets,
and of gay perennial enjoyments; its ample
gravelled spaces for all purposes of home
stead exercise and diversion and its verdant,
silent vicinage of arabic and pasture, of heath
and hill, of woodland and of riverside mea-
dow. 1t is on such a spot, as l think, that
the most desirable goods of life may be the
most easily secured, and may be enjoyed
with an unspent relish. 1t is there that love,
order, and intelligence may keep company,
apart from those fictitious excitements which
are followed by lstessness and that are al
ways demanding something more Intense
while the tastes formed in a country life have
this characteristic, that from year to year they
are satisfied with less and less excitement,
and are more and more content with their
proper objects.
IT is in the country, and, as it seems to me,
there only, that the minds of children may
be kept In a state of healthful activity, with
out too frequent recurrence to books and
1t is there best, if not exclusively, that a wide
and copious acquaintance with the kingdoms
OF nature may be made by the means of oeu.
lar and Conversational instruction, such as
shall convey fund of various information.
apart from task work and lesson learning. A
full half or more of all that ought to be
learned out of doors by country bred chill.
dren; and how ineaculable is the advantage
OF such method in respect both of the mind
and of the body.-I8aqc Taylor.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-13

PoLITIoAL.-The Washington States says that
the Hon. A. H. Stephens, of Georgia, did not
hesitate to declare, while in Cincinnati, few
days ago, en- route for the northwest, that he
was in favor of the reelection to the Senate of
Judge Douglas, and that he regarded the war
made on him and the anti-Lecompton democrats
of Illinois, as wickedly foolish"
The Philadelphia Press says that the Democ.
racy Of Chester county, Penn, sustain John
Hickman, their anti Lecompton representative in
Congress, by an overwhelming majority. At a
county meeting, on the 10th inst. Lecompton
ite who had been put into the chair by an early
move Of his friends displaced by the action OF
fve-sixths of the meeting, and full set of anti
Lecompton resolutions were adopted.
The Chicago Tribune is seeking for light Cd
an interesting point of political history. Intims-
tion that meeting of anti-Lecompton Demo-
Gratis was held ct the residence of Senator Brod-
erck on the Sunday night previous to the pas
sage Of the English BILL at which Col. Forney
was present, it asks;
'sItis fact, that after Senator Douglas and all
the rest OF the meeting, except Senator Broder.
lex, had signifed that they would accept the
English substitute, Col. Forney slightly protest.
ing that the California senator arose to his feet
and said in substance Gentlemen. you can vote
for the English substitute if you will; but should
you do so. so sure there is God above, will
denounce you upon the floor of the Senate for
having deserted and sold out to the admnstra-
ton And it is fact that this resolute conduct
of Senator Broderick alone induced Mr.. Douglas
and the remaining corporal's guard to oppose the
English substituted
These questions are asked advisedly. We
await their answer"
An American State Convention" has been
called to meet in Boston, Sept. 10th. to nominate
State officers. As the call is addressed to those,
only, opposed both to the national and State ad-
minisnations, it can interest and be responded
to by but few. The signers TO the call are chiefly
Fillmore Americans OF 1856.
The famous John W. Wolcott, and Moses G.
Cobb, are on it for Norfolk county, j. E. Farwell
for Suffolk. General Devereaux for Essex, A. c.
L. Arnold for Middlesex, Thomas Colt for Berk.
shire, and E. R. Fiske and J. W. Leland for
Worcester county. or course they can't expect
many votes for their ticket.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-13

TERRIFIC FURNACE Explosion AT Mil
wAUKEB.-A very peculiar explosion took
place last evening between and o'clock,
at the City Foundry, by which number of
persons were more or less injured, two of
whom were SO badly burned that it is feared
they will not recover. The furnace had been
in use a good part of the afternoon, and Just
before the explosion occurred, the men had
done using it, and let the fire and ashes down
into a receptacle underneath, which, it
seems, contained water, and the great heat
of the burning Goals and red hot ashes
generated such quantity of steam as to
blow the furnace and cupola to atoms, scatter.
ing fragments in all directions. Two men who
were standing close to the furnace, named An.
ton Bower and Adam Dres, were badly bruised
and burned. the former so severely that the
doctor who attended him, thought it was i'm
possible for him to live. He was scalded from
head to foot in a dreadful manner. The other
had his face and shoulders considerably burnt,
and though his life is imperilled, he may get
over the effects, All the windows in the
building were broken to "smithereens." Sew
eral of the workmen were thrown from one
end of the foundry to the other, and one of
them came bounding through side window,
and landing sprawling upon the sidewalk,
but whether he was impelled by steam or
fright, does not distinctly APPEAR Milwaukee
Nea0S.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-13

arms IN their hands for several days. Apph-
cation was finally made TO the Governor. who
was preparing to call out the military, when
the assailants withdrew, leaving Fremont in
possession.
The democratic party in California were
making preparations for the September cleo
ton. There is desperate contention going
on for the possession of the nominating son-
vention, between the administration men and
the Douglas democrats, under the lead of
Senator BrodeIick. The two factions appear
to be very equally divided.
The steamer Commodore, which left San
francisco, July Sth, for Victoria, returned on
the 18th in a sinking condition. She had a
large freight and many passengers.
Some of the families which left San Ber-
nardino last year, have returned, and all are
greatly dissatisfied with the Mormon affairs of
Utah.
About one hundred Mormons have arrived
at San Bernerdino, who report the entire
subversion OF Young's supremacy, and that
he has left for parts unknown.
The Democratic party has been holding its
primary elections for delegates to the State
Conventions, and has not yet finished. So
far, the Douglas and Buchanan factions seem
to be nearly even,
Oroville was again visited by fire on the
9th inst. All the business portion of the city
was destroyed. The loss is estimated at
100000. A Mr.. Boehm was burned to
death.
Large numbers of Cinnamon have lately,
emlgrated to Fraser River.
Dates from Oregon are to July 10th. The
Legislature had chosen two United States
Senators, namely, General Lane and Delazur
Smith.
Tho Eyooo. P;,o. I7.-so.,,o,,t Tho Sow
Francisco papers state that the eraser river
excitement has received decided check, and
are evidently much gratiiied thereat. The
letters from the mines are no longer filled
with accounts of great strikes, and reports of
the vast riches of the Fraser river country,
but dwell chiefly on the severe discomfort
which are experienced by the great multitude
of miners who are awaiting the subsistence of
the waters. The belief that the deposits of
gold are exceedingly rich, however, remains,
but the question as to when they can be
reached is despondingly discussed.
South America.
Dates from Valparaiso are to June 30th, and
Calao July 18th.
The case at Callao, of Lomer Fitzgerald
and several other Americans who were seized
some time ago as hlibusters by the Peruvian
government, has been disposed of by SEN
tenclng all the parties to Imprisonment and
hard labor for Is years each.
A difficulty occurred at Callao on the 9th
OF July, between the French and Peruvian
vessels, which threatened at one time to be
serious. The French admiral had demanded
an apology and reparation from the Peruvi-
ans.
A violent shock of earthquake was felt on
the afternoon of the 18th.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-13

RAREY ON "BLINKERs. Mr.. Rarey hav-
ing been asked his opinion with regard to the
use of "blinkers" on horses, replies in COM
munication to the London Times, in which
he states that his experience with an obserya-
ton Of horses proves clearly that "blnkers
should not be used, and that the sight of the
horse, for many reasons, should not be inter-
fered with in any way" Horses are only
fearful Of objects which they do not understand
or are not familiar with, and the eye is one of
the principal mediums by which this UNDER
standing and this familiarity are brought
about.
They can be broken in less time and better
without the blnkers, and driven past objects
which usually startle them, with far more
safety when the eye has an opportunity to
examine the object fully. The horse is bet
ter judge Of distances than man, and II allow
ed the free use OF his eyes, would avoid col
lisions frequently caused by the carelessness
Of the driver. Mr.. Rarey says that the use of
blinkers is rapidly disappearing in the United
States, and predicts increased usefulness in
the horse when this "folly of the nineteenth
century" lie abolished in London.
The tight check reins in use on draught
i'.vses, are worthy the attention Of all friends
OF ths noble animal. Why not let the horse
carry instead naturally while he is hard to
work
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-13
TWO WEEKS
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
ARRIVAL OF THE ST. LOUIS.
$I,5OO,OOO on the Way.
Favorable News from Fraser River,
EMIGRATION BRISK AS EVER.

New YoRK, August 1l.-Steamer st. Lou
is, from Aspinwall on the afternoon of the Sd
instant, arrived at this port this afternoon.
She brings California dates Of the goth ult.
The st. Louis reports that the steamer Star
of the West left Aspinwall at the same time
for New York, via Key West, with the Cali
fornia mails and s 900 900 in treasure.
The steamer Golden Age brought down
from San Francisco upwards of 81 800, 900.
some $25,00 Of which was from Fraser riy-
er, destined to England.
The advlces from the Fraser river gold
mines continued to be favorable, and emiera
ton was as brisk as ever. although the excite
ment had somewhat abated.
Nearly forty vessels left San Francisco be.
tween the Sd and 10th Of July, for the new
gold regions. Other gold discoveries are re.
ported further north, on the other side Of the
Nntchez Pass. The Olympia Pioneer states
that in the attack, before reported, of Indians
upon party Of miners going up the Colum-
bia, there were eighteen whites and upwards
Of one hundred Indians killed.
There had been a collision between the
MERGED Mining Company, in Mariposa coun-
ty, and some Of Col Fremont's men. The
Mining Company made an armed attack upon
Fremonfs men, who we're working lend
quartz at Pine Tree Drift Fremont's men
defended themselves, holding the place with
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-13

THE WESTMINSTER REvIEw.-The American
reprint of the July number, has been received
from L. Scott & Co. Its contents are Of the
usual high order which characterize these re-
views. The following titles comprise the table
of contents;
Calvin at Geneva The Last Days of Church
Rates. Domestic Annals of Scotland. Cardinal
Wiseman's "Recollections.' Medical Educa-
ton. Women Artists. Recent Astronomy and
the Nebular Hypothesis. Contemporary Litera-
ture
The intrinsic value Of Scott & Co.'s reprints Of
the leading British reviews, is universally &C
knowledged as essential to perfect acquaint-
ance with the literary, political, and social pro-
gress of the age, and as presented by master
minds holding opposite opinions. The low price
of so year, at which the four reviews and
Blackwood are offered to subscribers, places them
within the reach Of all classes of readers capable
Of appreciating their merit.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-13
BY TELEGRAPH.
Cable CeIebrat5ou,

The joint telegraph committee of the New
York Common Council have voted to have
two celebrations of the cable achievement ;
one as soon as the first message is received,
to consist of salvo of one hundred guns from
the Park, and national salutes at other points,
the ringing Of bells. and iiluminations and
display of fireworks in the evening.
The other is to be more grand affair, and
will take place after the arrival there of the
Niagara, with Cyrus w. Field, and simultan-
eously with the festivities in London. The
citizens of Brooklyn are talking of giving a
public dinner and reception to Capt. Hudson
OF the Niagara, and propose to have a general
illumination of Che city on the occasion.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-13

VENTILATrNd HAY STACKS. The British
farmers have a method Of ventilating their
hay, oat, and barley stacks, which we may
frequently adopt with advantage; and in
stacking cornstalks, it would be always BEN
e6cial They ill large bag, three and a
half feet high, and twenty inches in diane.
centre of the stack, placing the barley, oats,
or hay, whichever it may happen to be,
around it. AS the stack rises, they life the
bag; and SO on to the top. In this way,
there is a chimney formed in the centre Of
the rick Of hay, into which the steam or gases
generated, find their way, and escape readily.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-13

SPIRIT OF FREEDoM.-The Kanzas cores.
pendent Of the Boston Journal, writing on the Sd
Of August, the day after the election, says;
IAN expression which heard from an old
farmer who came into town to vote, yesterday, is
z cd illustration Of the earnestness which ami
mates some Of the free State men who have been
so long struggling in Kanzas. He had walked in
from his farm, I've or six miles. Some one re.
marked You had long walk this morning,
Mr.. -
Yes was the reply; i sold my horse last
Fall, and used the money in assisting to make
Kanzas free Suite. l have been compelled to
travel on foot ever since but l had rather oaM
all my life in a free State than ride IN SLAVE
Slater Your neighbor Of the Post, who believes
that Kanzas 10 going 10 be a National Democrat
c' State, can judge whether such material as this
is readily convertible into admirers Of James BH-
ehanan and John Calhoun, or advocates Of slave
~ propagandism."
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-13

HARD CEMENT.-The following cement has
baen used with great success In covering ter
races, lining basins soldering stones, etc., and
everywhere resists the filtration of water. 1t
is so hard that it scratches iron. 1t is formed
of ninety three parts of well-burned brick,
and seven parts of litharge, made plastic with
linseed oil. The brick and litharge are pull
yerized-the latter must always be reduced to
a very fine power they are IN liked together,
and enough of linseed oil added. 1t is then
applied in the manner of plaster, the body
that is to be covered being always previously
wet with a sponge This precaution is indis-
pensable, otherwise the oil would filter
through the body, and prevent the mastic
from acquiring the requisite degree Of hard
ness. When it is extended over a large sur
face, it sometimes happens to have flaws in il,
which must be filed up with a fresh quantity
of the cement. In three or four days ii be-
comes hrm.- Scientific american.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-13

WISDOM AND Length OF Professor
Pierce's statistics of last year, showing that
graduates OF colleges are longer lived than the
average of mankind, receive confirmation in
the neurology of Harvard College for the last
year. The number of deaths was 30, and
the aggregate ages of the deceased was 1918
years, giving an average of 63 45 to each
person. One graduate died at the age of 90
years; seven were over so; nine between 70
and so; two between 60 and 20; three be-
tween so and 60; nine were under so. The
age of the youngest was %. AT Yale College
the number of graduates who died during the
last year was 46, and their aggregate ages
amount to 1918 years, giving an average of
81 l.S to each graduate. There were four
over 80 years; nineteen between 20 and So;
four between 60 and 70. Much study NAV
be ga WEAKNESS of the flesh" as Solomon
thought, but it don't seem to hurt men in
the long run.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-13
STATE CONVENTION.


The legal voters Of Massachusetts, who are opposed to
the present corrupt National Administration, ana the
gprssions Of the slave power, and who are in favor OF
the general policy eT the present state Admin srahon
are rtuuest to elect delegates to State Convention, to
meet az MECHANICS HALL, in Worcester, Thurs =
Jav, Sept, g. at IL O'Clock NJ, for the purpose OF
nominating candidates voted for at the State cleo
ton next ensuing and organizing for the coming pot
cal campaigu.
The basis Of representation in said Convention will be
one delegate from each city aud towR in the Common
wealth. and one additional delegate for every two hun
bred voters, according 10 the last State census.
JOHN B ALLEY,
OTIS CLAPP,
WILLIAM CLAELTN,
] WALDO DENNY,
GIDEON HAYNES.
EDWARD HAMILTON, state
WILLARD A. HARRINGTON, Executive
AN MERRIcK,
GEORGE ODl0RNE, COMMITTEE
THEODORE OTIS,
T. K. PAN6B0RN,
THOMAS PARSONS,
f. R SAR1N,
VRL0R0US TAFT.
Boston, July %. 1858.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-13

Many of our citizens will learn, with regret,
that our townsman and neighbor, DR., SETH
ROGERS, is about to leave the city, for the pur.
pose of pursuing his profession in the Empire of
Brazil, where, we have no doubt that success and
competency await him. With his unquestioned
requirements and skill, his urbane and courteous
department. integrity of character, and devotion
to the practical duties of his profession, success,
in such field as he is about to enter, is fore
gone conclusion. The good wishes of wide cir
Gle of friends will accompany him in his new field
of labor and responsibility.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-13
THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY
SIR JAMES CLARKPB

LID FEM "A LIZ PHLl4Ss
prepared from Prescription Of Sir J. Clarke, NJ D. a.,
Physician Extraordinary 10 the Queen
This invaluable medicine ia unfailng in the cure of all
those painful and dangerous disorders to which the fe
male constitution is subject II moderates all excess and
removes s obstruction, and speedy may be relied
TO MARRIED LADIES
It is peculiarly suited, It wil in short time bring on
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Each bottle, price One jllar bears the Government
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q auti Oni:
These Pills should not be taken by females that ara
pregnant during the first three months as they arc
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In all cases OF Nervous and Spinal affections Pain in
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ful directions accompany eacn package
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-08-13

A GREAT IMPRovEMEFT.-We yesterday
saw the experiment tested by DR.. Hill, den
fist in this city, of extracting teeth by using
an electrical current instead of ether and
chloroform, to obviate the pain. The cleo
tricity is taken from common battery, aud
on applying the instrument causes the usual
sensation which follows the passage of small
electrical current through any part of the sys-
tenn. The acute pain of tooth pulling, is by
the electrical action, either entirely removed,
or so much weakened as to be but slightly
felt. The use of this agent is most desirable
improvement, as electricity is entirely harm
less, while the use of ether and chloroform is
Objectionable. from the often serious effects
upon the Observation-Disclosures american.