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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-09-02
I.0COF0C0 AfEETlNG.

We dropped in at the Locefoco meeting on
Monday night last. Msj.S. II. Tate was hold
ing forth on his favorite topic, the ssnieger"
His speech atounded in those splendid flights
and magnificent metaphors which have only been
surpassed by those Of the renowned General
BON. Furioso. The Major is great in tie use Of
hard names. The most complimentary epi,hets
he could bestow oD the opposition, were. s'ng-
gerites," s'mulatoes, . aualganationists," )" and
sch like. We presume, however, be will again
next fall, with tears in bis eyes, go about the
County begging the votes of these sams obnox
ious individuals whom he affects so much to dis
pise' 1t is perhaps necessary for tho Major to
do the dirty work of the party in order to se-
cure denomination next fail.
Jchn Cessna came next in rder--subject
the ssnggeri" Sir Cessna has been riding the
fence on the Lecomptoa question for nearly two
years, and has carefully abstained from making
his appearance during that sine at Locofoco
meetings. de found il necessary to present him
self on Monday night in order to relieve him.
seis froIn tss suspicion which the party had De-
gan TO entertain concerning him. His affecta-
ton OF honesty on the Kansas question, how
ever gained him no credit with the opposition
and materially damaged bin with his own par
ty. Tie soon found his dodge would not take,
and this may account for the utter want of fair
ness aad truth which characterized his speech
To relieve the dull stupidity which marked
the entire perfor nance, our FREUD Shannon
took bis usual role as clown Though his gall
vanic griLs would fail to provoke much merri
ment in circus, presided over by the renown>
cd Dan Rice, still his jokes, though rather
musty, now aud then elected a melancholy
laugh from little Knots of auditors scattered
about tie house. For letting down Locofoco
meeting easy, and relieving the wearied minds
aud bodies of the unfortunate audience, moth
ing does so well as our FREUD Shaonou's pleas
antries! a Pig show would suit him to 7
Isaac Hugus, Esq, of Somerset, WAS called
for, and responded iu few remarks. ia ~bch
be declared that he was in rather bad state
of political health. alluding TO his anti-Le-
compton views. lie, however got the s.nigger"
by the WOOL, aud shook bin with Infinite gusto
lu closing bis remarks he called upon the de-
mocracy of Bedford County to rally around
the standard of Stephen A. Douglas, for next
President. But his eloquent appeal in behalf
of the "Little Giant," failed TO meet with
favorable response from the audience. Before
he was through, the Democracy found they nad
caught Tartar, aud we heard more than one
express their decided dissent from his views.
The Resolutions were pronounced iu mag
nifeeul style, by the Intellectual and classical
b. Beef Heels, Esq, of the Bedford Gazette,
and the meeting adjonrned.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-09-02
LOcOf0eO Candidates for the Legs
latnre.

The Locofocos of this district have taken
up for the Legislature, George W Gump, a
Know Nothing, of Bedford County, and Alex.
Ccfrotb, Esq, of Somerset County. Mr..
Gnmp is one OF those who believe that the
negro has no rights that the white man is bound
to respect, in property, s,0ine or anything
else. He advocates also the retura of Penn
sylvania to siaueTy' So that il can be seen
that he is pretty good representative of Bu-
chanan pro-slavery Locofocoism. viii the
people of Bedford County vote for sach nan .
Alex. Cofroth, differs With Mr.. Gump, and
his Locofoco friends in this County. He Is
one of those who took stand With Douglas,
Forney and Gov. Picker. against the attempt
OF Buchanan to force slavery upon the people
OF Kansas against their will He made a long
blstherski,e Douglas speech in Locofoco
Convention at Harrisburg, at whioh bis own
friends were ashamed, and if he should IN.
fortunately succeed he would bore tiie people
of the State almost to death. VIII the In.
cofocos of Bedford County who pretend to be
in favor of Buchanan, vote for Coffroth. who
is The FREUD OF Douglas, Forney and Pac ser,
whom they ignore aud condemns If they had
been really 10 earnest 10 the hope of elscing
candidates to The Legislature, Ceffroth would
have been the last man nominated. The Bu-
chanan men chow their magnaninity in puiisg
up overweening greenhorns among the anti
Lecomptoni;es merely to afford themselves the
qualification Of seeing them knocked down.
Cofroth, however, ia s',alyenled bagger."
As specimen of his peculiar style of oratory
we quote from one of his recent speeches
against the Buchanan Administration s..Has
they be condemnsd 10 forersr consignment amid
the distracted and defeated cohorts of their owa
riLe zlachinations ~
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-09-02

The Leon Pioneer, Democratic neEsps.-
per printed in Decatur County, Iowa, has o.
two and half column article on 1Peiescrsf.,
Black Republicanism sud Higher Law" IL
which the editor speaks of 'sths Ghrist-loviug.
and negro Stealing Congregationalists,"" and Of
The resolutions passed By the Congressional
Association, sympathyisiog with the 0berln
rescuers, as ''abornin45le,' ard then recon-,
nends that Ministers of the Gospel of. this,
kind
"Meet with neither moderation or tolera;ios,
but be very promptly dumped into the nearest
horse pond or mud puddle, or tarreG and fsath--
cred, or hung, or cruci6sd, or got rid of by
any other means preferred by the people"
He will get an Office says the Burlington
Hawkeye. Next tic catching negroes, abusing
ministers pays best.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-09-02
PIXIES PEAK.

Tho people in and about the Gold mines s.
Flks's Peak are moving towards the oreanisl-
t'en OF new Territorial government, end
eventually . s.aFe 10 be called "Jsgerson."-
The State of ksnsas, as oTgaaizod by sas resent
Constitutional Convention Of that Territory,
did not extend the western bounisfy of TIE BOW
State as far West as the Geld region, sai un-
less organizes oD the admission OF Kassas will
ne without even q territorial goysrnnent-
westward tho course Of empire lends" and 10
a few years more new "Gol6er Seaie,o dsdi-
Gated to freedom, will bo added 10 the very cen-
ter OF Ne continent, to the constellation OF re-
publican commemorative.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-09-02
GREAT OUTPOURlNG OF The
PEOPLE!
Bedford County PPOclaIms I'm favor
of Gen. Simon Cameron for the
PreSfdemCYi

Agreeable to notice the Peoples Party of
Bedford County assembled in Mass Meeting
on Tuesday evening last, and although Court
broke up oD Tuesday afternoon, the Court
House was crowded, With one of the mos; en-.
tbusiastic assemblages that ever convened in
that building.
The meeting wac called TO order by the ar-
pointmsat Of Maj. DAN'L W WASHABAUGH.
Uf Bedford Township, as President.
T,ce Presidents, ts,-JAMEs PIPER, Esq, of
Hopewell; JAMES MULLN Esq, of Harrison
.Gzo. r. HoLsINeER, Esq, of Middle Wood
berry Gen. LEMuEL EVANS, of Broad Top
JOSEPH DULL, ESQ, of Juniasa and SIMON
NYcuM, ESQ, Of East Providence.
Secretaries, William OUsroker, of Colerain
and Henry Bridenthai, of St. Clair.
A committee or Resolutions was then ap-
pointed, composed Of the following persons
Jchp a. Filler, Esq, and David Over, of
Bedford Jas. NJ. BarndOllsr, Esq, of Yves.
Providence; G. w. Householder, Esq, Of
East Providence Jeremiah Menizer Of Mid
die Woodberry; Geo. 8. Mullio, of Napier !;
David Miller, E-q., OF Harrison; Josiah Leh-
man, OF Juniata and Beu. r. Ashcom, Of
Snake Spring
Hon. FRANCIS JORDAN was thsu called unon
and delivered one of bis usually able, cohYinc-
leg and eloquent addresses. We were pot in
the Court room during the opening of bis ad-
dress, but judging from the frequent loud bursts
of applause: be was making some heavy blowe
against the present imbecile administration
1Ie spoke for about On hour, in one of the mos,
wi,beriDg rebukes sgaips, :he false promises,
broken pledges, and extravagance If James
Baebanan's administrstion. His rolnarks in
defeneeot oar worthy candidate for the Leqis-
laiure, Geo. " Williams, whom the Locofoco
speakers the night before misrepreseuted and
tain that be will not lose teh votes in the Coun-
y iD consequence. The people understand lbe
flandsrers. Mr.. Jordsn's remarks, we're en-
ihasiaeticaaly chccred throughout. JoHN Fl.
FILLER, Esq was then called upou, and res
pSuded iD bis usual hs?py style. AS pleas
ant. telling, and sarcastic speaker, be is bard
60 beat. His speech was nlainly, in reference
90 tie iniquilics of The national ADMINISTRATION.
Cheer upon cheer followed him throughout his
resnarke. Hen. SAa'L L. RUSSELL responded
30 loud calls upon him, 10 nea. aud very ap.
Piopriate address. Mr.. Russell Isl quite fu-
soriie, and is alsaya received With enthusi-
Asn.
The Uommiitee reported the following Reso-
lai,ons, each one, as il was read, being receig-
ed with loud cheering, but when that in rela.
fion 70 Hon. Simon Cameron, was read. the
bursts of enthusiasm we're loug, loud ind almost
deslening, cleass showing him to be deep ia
the hearts and affections Of Tho people of Bed
ford County.
Taking this meeting all in all, the breaking
ap OF Court, the large number assembled not
sittstanding: many Of wbcm eame fifteen to
twentg miles expressly TO attend it, the euthu-
s:asm. Ne, it aagcrs we'll for our success in
Bsdfosa County The cosaiug fall
Resolvad, That il is paramount, duty of
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-09-02

enough for ten thousand TO keep robb;o. :.
tue next bundled years !"
There are reports Of rich plactrs havfn1 s...
discovered, and have seen snme netivo a ss,1
10 the hands OF Indians, bat the onap,ifv s.a s.'
not justify the belief, 10 my faiodt that ,sse
has been any considerable quantity found ;.
yet.
Tie country 10 magnificent. Horse. -.
hired for $3.50 from here to the mias. ~ ~
uefs' stores of all descriptions are iu as.iys H.
maud.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-09-02

QUERY Can any Of onr Loeofoco friends
inform US the reason why the Grand Jury were
dismissed the present week, Without the usual
visit TO The Poor Housel We hear that the
poor Psnpers there in de2Iorsble couii-
ton ice Of oil knds, aud the itch. l. this
the reason The Loeofoeo Jadge discharged the
Jury without the usual in>reos.es' Gazette
answer, and tell The people whether change
there would not be for the better.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-09-02

AN hURoRA.On Sunday night last, there
was brilliant display of Aurora B9realis.---
The stre,ks commenced shooting up early in
the evening, until they reached the zeuith; the
whole Nor thcrn sky presented the mos: brilliant
spectacle we have ever witnessed. Although
there was no moon, yei the night was as light
as though sIae was shining 10 all her splendor.
About o'clock the heavens were covered with
crimson. Several of the superstitious, iu cou-
sequence ptoguostcated all kinds of dire ca
lamiies-- war, pestilence aud famine. But the
end is not yet.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-09-02
BEDFORD INQUIRER.

Cameron is tower Of political strength in This
State, and, with bin as our candidate, Penn
sylvania can be triunphantly carried 10 1860,
and with her the Un;on. With another candi-
date VIC might fail, and the benefcent results
of Republican victory deferred to the distant
future.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-09-02

West will contain within the present century
We left Chicago uia the Illinois Central Rail
Road fcr Urbans, Ill.
We End that our jottings will exceed our
limits for the present week. They will be re-
ahmed in orr next
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-09-02

FIRE On Friday night last The stable at
tached to the Louse n Lyons Row, occupied
by 0. g Shannon, Esq, and Maj. Rupp, was
destroyed BY FIRE. The origin of the fire is not
known. fortunately, there had been heavy
rain ia TIE afternoon, and there was little wind,
or all the property in ths neighbortood would
haya been destroyed. The large stable belong
ing to the Bedford Hotel was saved with great
difficulty, By the volunteer efforts of our ciii-
zens generally. The patent engine Of John
Alsip's Esq, did good service. The new en-
gnc company was OF the ground just m time to
be too late.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-09-02

Pros. Alexander pame.ey, of Washington,
has been appointed Minister to Costa Rica ana
Nicaragul. lie wss 70 leave 90 Saturday, for
Csntral Ameriea.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-09-02

MUM.--The editor Of the Gazctte was very
particular in stating the number ct one Of our
candidates 10 the former Know Nothing party Of
which hlr. Meyers was member. We mod
cstly requested lis own number in the Somer-
set Lodge, for the informstion of an inquiring
public; but it has been churlishly, and obsti-
nasely withheld. However, if the editor will
come out and frankly acknowledge that he has
fully repeated of having taking an obligation to
persecuie Catholics, and Irshmen, and Ger
maus generally, we will say no more about it.
ln the meantime, couldn't Ex-Secretary Nico-
demus, who pirated the books of the Bedford
Council, obtain for us the desirable informaiion'
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-09-02
.PEOPLE'S COUNTY TICKET.

ASSEMBLY,,
GRO. ". WILLIAMS, of Bedford Co.,
GEO. G. WALKER, of Somerset Co.
ASSOCIATE JUDGE,
JOHN TAYLOR, of Bedford Borough
COUNTY TREASURER,
SiAMUEL ]. WAY, Of Bedford Bcr
COUNTY SURVEYOR,
JAMES ALLISON, of Napier Township.
COMMISSIONER,
JOHN b. MILLER, of NJ. Woodbury., Tp.
POOR DIRECTOR,
SAMUEL sHAFER, Ct Union TIP.
AUDITOR,
Il. Z. LASHLEY, of Southampton TIP.
The Van Buren press., 1859-07-13

BEALE's RoAp ON THs 35rH PARAlLxI TO
CALvoRs1A.-Ms Msssrs JAMES Gnrrc. and
ALEXANDER GRAHAx. of this county, have
contracted for luilding tie substructure
for the first six Iron Bridges to be erected
on Beaie's road on the 35th parallel to Cal
ifornia- From the well known character of
Messrs. Greig and Graham, the public in
terested may rest assured Of the work being
done IN satisfactory manner. The streams
being bridged-Beale's route to California
will undoubtedly be the favorite one to be
travelled by emigrants. as it presents great
advantages over any other route as regards
wood, water and grass, the three m ost essen
tia! requisites for emigrants, besides being
the shortest road. For further information
as regards this route. see the article in our
columns to-day. headed 6. Wessern 4rkansas
ard tie SGnta F Zrade." /" and reeollest that
Van Barren is the starting point on this
route 70 New Mexico and California.
The Van Buren press., 1859-07-13

~ The following extract of letter
from prominent citizen of Sebastian coun-
ty. shows somewhat the feeling prevalent
in regard to the construction of :he Fort
Smith and Little Rock branch of the Cairo
and Fulton Railroad. We have the promise
Of extended articles on this subject from the
same source, which we shall look for with
pleasure:
Press the Fort Smith and Little Ro K
rail road through. . 1t can be built. Civ
us that Road, and we will not only se-ure
the trade of the Indian tribes west Of us,
but also the trade of Santa Fe, and all New
Mexico. With the land, Van Buren, with
out any other aid can build the first 20 miles
in two years, at least that will be begin.
ming. All will then begin to have conf
dence in the completion of the road, and in
the company, and they will have coniidenc,
in themselves, and the next Legislature car
and will give that road some aid.''
The Van Buren press., 1859-07-13

The PRESENT ATTITUDE OF TURKEY
The New York Pest, in its speculations
upon the present attitude of Turkey, says !:
' Of the results Of the rising there can be
little doubt. The report that the Sultan has
200, 900 men assembled in Bulgaria is pu 9
and unmitigated " blaque" He could not
muster that number in the whole of his do
minions, redif and the bashi bazouks inclu-
ded. At the outbreak of the war, in 1853.
when he made q aIppreme effort for the safe
~ of his domini6as, he was not ahle to cor
c.ntrate 100,000 men on the Danube, a. ]
told. Since then money and credit have
sunk lower than ever, and recruiting in all
the provinces has become slower and more
uncertain, and more barren of results. An
insurrecsonary rising en- masse in Bulgaria
and Bosria, aided, as it would be, by Greek. !.
Montenegrin and Servian fillibusters, might
not at once result in the formation Oh a
Christian government and the expulsion o,
the Sultan. but it would result i'm well-de-
veloped anarchy. Under such circumstances
it is impossible to suppose Russia would not
feek called upon to interfere. That France
would permit her to do SO without remon-
STRANGE, in return for complete andon-
ment of Austria, it is difficult to believe
and that any such move would not bring
England into the field. armed cap-a-pit
there can scarcely be any doubt
The Van Buren press., 1859-07-13

The following touching memorial of a
lovely child, was written by well known
musical composer, and will find response
in every parents heart. 1t is an elegiac po-
EN- in prose, full of feeling and portraying
a child of extraordinary promise.
Kittie is gone. Where? To Heaven.
An angel came and took her away. She
was loveiy.child--gcntle as little lamb
the pet Of the. whole family the youngest
of them all. But she could not STAY with
us any longer. She had. an angel sister in
Heaven who was waiting for her. The
angel-sis was with us only few menths,
but she has been in Heaven many wears.
and she must have loved Kittie, for, every.
body loved her. The lovcliest flowers are
often soonest plucked. If little voice
sweeter and more musical than others was
heard, / knew Kittie was near. If INV
study-door opened so gently and slyly tha,
no sound could be heard, knew Kittie was
coming. If, after an hours quiet play, q
little shadow passed, and the door opened
and shut as no one else could open and shut
1T, :" so as not to disturb papa" new Kit.
tie was gbing. When, in the midst of NV
composing, heard gentle voice, saving
Papa, may stay with You little while?
l will be rsry still,' did not need to look
OF my work, to essure me that it was my
little lamb. You staid with me too long
kittie dear, to leave me so suddenly and
yOu are too still now. Tou became nv lit.
tie assistant-my home angel-my young.
est and sweetest singing bird, and miss tn.
little voice that have heard m an ADJOINING
room, catching up and echoing little snatch.
es Of melody as they were being composed
l .miss those soft and sweet kisses. / mis-,
the little hand that was always first to bt
placed upon my forehead, to " drive a8ay
the pain.''
l miss the sound of those little feet mn.
on the stairs. miss the little knock at M;
bedroom door in the morning, and the trim.
pie good night kiss in the evening. mis-,
the sweet su6s from the sunnest faces.
miss-oh4 show miss the foremost in tb,
little group who came out to meet me at tn,
gate Tor the first kiss. do not stoop low
now, kittie, to give that first kiss. mis-,
you at the table, and at my family worship
l miss your voice in :" want to be an an
gle," for nobody could sing it like you.
miss you in my rides and walks / mis-,
you in the garden. miss you everywhere
but will try not miss you in heaven
Papa, if we are good, will an angel trul,
come and take us to heaven when we die .;
When the question was asked, how littl,
did think the angel was so near! But h,
did "truly" come, and the sweet flower !;
translated to more genial cline. 81 d,
wish papa would come home" Wait lii
tie while Kittic, and papa win come home
The journey is not long. He win soon b
home
The Van Buren press., 1859-07-13

TIE MAns.-The mail service on the
routes from this place to Little Rock and to
Fayetteville. were on the first of july re.
duced from daily trips to tri-weekly. Mail
accommodations in Arkansas were poo,
enough before this reduction, and now VIC
think our citizens must be at times seriously
inccommoded at their non reception Of
mail matter. especially on the route from
Little Rock, for it will be at times impossi.
bic for faro horse stage to bringsll the
mail matter. that necessarily sccumulates
while only making tri-weekly trips.
The Van Buren press., 1859-07-13

of others whom have not ment;an.,
not pass the confines Of truth in dn;u da aai
but having already said sotmuch, / Ias isass :, s.,
this may grow to long for publica,;oa tlas
was pleased to see many lad
your fourishing City, as well .as s.a ir9n
surrounding Counties, all Of whom 'n tie
ell with true zest not only the ente,s alcs
/" feast of reason and flow of soul I s',sg Of ,s
exhibition, but also the SMOKING =; y ts
and luxurious dishes of the claean,I, "aa
pared collation.. m
i have never witnessed more c,.d;.
Public Examination in the State--crn,.ss.''s
bic not only to the young pupils. bn, u
to the gentle and accomplished ,e,.s @ as
who devote their lives to the cause of rs
cation and of God. might paw a C 10,
tribute to the Lady Superioress Of the ,a,s a'ss
tuition, but since her virtues are SO well A'e, 40,
widely known, it would be presuun,;osa saa
suffice it therefore to say, none ..nams I
but to ,,raise, none know her but to low =, :
EFprr,
The Van Buren press., 1859-07-13

LETTER OF Hon. STEPHEN A. DouGLN
The friends of Judge Douglas are in pos.
session of the following letter, explaaipg
his position in regard to the Presidency
WAsHScTox, June %, 1859.
j. B. Dorm, Esq, Dubuque, Iowa:
my Deur Sir Il have received you,
letter inquiring whether my friends are q.
liberty to present my name to the Charleston
Convention for Presidential nomination.
Before this question can be finally de,ermin.
ed, it will be necessary to understand dis.
tinctly upsn what issue the canvass is TO
be conducted.
If, as i have full faith they will the
Democratic party shall determine in The
Presidential election of 1860 to adhere to
the principles embodied in the compromise
measures of 1850, and ratified by the peo-
pie in the Presidential election of lSj2, res
affirmed in the Kansas Nebraska act Of
1894, and incorporated with the Cincinnati
platform in 1856, as expoundaa by Mr.. Bu.
cnanan in his letter accepting the nomina.
ION, and approved by the people in his eec
ton IN that event my friends will be at
liberty to present my name to the conven.
ton If they see proper to do so.
If, on the contrary, it shall become the
policy of the Democratic party (which |
cannot anticipate) to repudiate their time.
honored principles on which we have achev-
ed so many patriotic triumphs and in lien
OF them tie convention shall inter,o.
late into the creed of the party, such new
issues as the revival of the African Slave
trade-or Congressional slave code for
the Territories-on the doctrine that the
constitution of the United States either es.
tablishes or prohibits slavery in the Terri.
tories beyond the power of the people, lie.
gally to control it as other property; it is
due to candor to say that in such an event
| could not accept the nomination il ten.
dered to me.
Trusting that this answer will be deem.
ed sufficiently explicit l am, very respect.
fully, your friend''
| S. A. DOUGLAS
The Van Buren press., 1859-07-13

@ Our readers will see by looking
over our advertising columns, that our new
friend Bill Powell has established a new
bakery in our midst, and judging from the
quality of the "good things of life " that
we found heaped up in our sanc:um we
should say give him call. and ycu in par
ticelar who are fond of the luxuries in the
/" wei" don't pass by the Crawford, for
bi.i' goo. hlmorea countenance and fancy
laush is worth the So entrance money.