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NO EIDORAD0. Arrrn n.n,

- great furor has been stirred up in the
newspapers, concerning the alleged existence
of rich and extensive gold mines in the vicinity
of Pixies Peak, a spur OF the Rocky Mountains
in the western part Of Kansas. We have for
some time quietly entertained suspicious as 10
the genuineness of this newly discovered Ophir,
but thought it best to wait for further develop
ments before venturing an opinion on SO impoT-
tant subject. 1t appears, however, from
the subiolned extract from letter which we
find in the last Fulton Democrat written TO
the editor ofthat paper by MIR. G. w. Linn,
formerly citizen of Fulton county, that our
suspicious were not without foundation.-
Spectators are always trying to "throw dust
in the eyes" OF the unwary, and it seems that
the land-obbers OF Pixies Peak, have only varied
the game by using gold(2dust. They will find,
however, that people are beginning to learn
that ''all is not gold that gi;ters." Mr.. Linn
writes as follows
WATERLOO, Iowa, Jan. 81, 1859.
Ma. J. B. SANsoM-
Sir-My object in addressing you at this time
is in relation to the statements have seen in
the ''Democrat" and other eastern papers con-
corning the Gold at Pixies Peak. Now, sir,
feel a little Interested in this, or at least in
the welfare Of my fellow-men generally
Whilst shall not,Pronounce this a golden bubble
or humbug by any means, I~waFn the people 10
beware Of exaggeration. We r4;about GOO miles
from the supposed Eldorado, and have pretty
good opportunity OF being posted in regard to
the richness of the gold mines. Gold is found
there, il is true, but the partielss are SO small
that it is a question whether it will pay to
gather it at all.
The excitement that IS gotten up ia effected,
principally. by spectators for the sole purpose
Of skinning the honest farmers and mechanics
Of the east and west. Companies ofland sharks
have gone in there and laid out Towns, and as
matter of course, towns cannot amount TO
much without population, hence their efforts to
spread the report Of the great abundance Of gold
at Pixies Peak.
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THE LATE o, c. HARTLEY.

The following particulars of The sudden and
untlmely death Of this estimable and taented
man, which we noticed in former issue, we
find in the Galveston (rexas) CiUiIian, Of the
Goth ult
Hon. 0. c. HARLEY, whose death we announ-
cpd yesterday, was only i'll little more than
twenty-four hours, previous 10 his demise. He
was attacked with apoplexy just before day, on
Wednesday morning, aud from the ignorance OF
those about him, Of the nature OF toe attack,
and.the difficulty of procuring medical aid at
the moment, the means ofrelief came TOO late
to avert a fatal result. He returned from the
North but a short time since, the picture OF TO-
bust health, and Up to the night Of the attack
exhibited no signs Of disease The suddrnness
of the calamity has caused PAINFUL sensation
in the whole community, and overwhelmed bis
family with profound grief. No man was ever
more devoted or beloved by his immediate fam
ily and friends than the deceased and we have
never seen a more sudden or sadder change
in happy household than his death has produ-
ced.
Mr.. Hartley was born near Bedford, in Penn
sylvapia, and would have been thirty-six years
of are had he lived until March. He studied
He had scarcely settled in Galveston, when the
news OF the battles of Palo Alto and Rtsca de
la Palma arrived and he was among the very
first 10 respond to the call of General Tay lor
for volunteers and 10 fly to the relief OF The
small American army, then believed to be in
great jeopardy from vastly superior Mexican
force.
Returning from the campaign, he diligently
A L = G. "a h.,
crude and undgesed mass of the laws of Texas
which were in great confusion and doubt, and
The cause of litigation and collisions OF the most
injurious character, he laid TIE foundation for
the admirable Digest which was afterwards a.
dopted by the State, and which has been of in
calculable benefit to the public.
He served a term 10 the Legislature, as one
of the Representatives OF Galveston county, and
was noted for the frankReSs and Independence
of his bearing, and his refusal to enter into the
ntrgues and cabalsby which legislation is so
often controlled.
For the last eight years Mr.. Hartley has oc-
cuped the position of reporter Of the Supreme
Court, and in the pains taking and methodical
manner in which the labors of the office have
been discharged has given universal satisfaction,
and given publicity TO adjndicatpd points Of
law that has served greatly to simplify and re-
duce litigation.
MIR. Hartley made no pretensions 10 oratory
bat his reasoning powers were strong and COM
prehensve, and, as sound LAWYER, he perhaps
had 10 superior in the State. His knowledge
Of the laws and adjudications of force in Texas
was Of the most ready and perfect description.
He was man of the most gentle and kindly
bearing among his friends, and mild and concl-
/ ialory TO all, though firm aud uuyielding, save
I.ss s>i4sa- q rad
purposes. In him the State has lost fnerilo-
rious and useful servant, and Galveston one ol
! her best citizens. To his bereaved wife and
! child his loss cannot be estimated
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Democratic Nae
TIE NEHS.

a meeting Of The entire Democratic DEL
egation of Pennsylvania, in Congress, was held
in The Ways and Means Committee Room, on
Saturday evening last, the filth inst, Hon. Hen
ry Chapman presiding and Hon. w. L. Dew
art acting as Secretary. Resolutions in
opposition 10 the creation Of permanent deSt
and approving the recommendations Of the
President concerning the Tariff, were unaR-
imously adopted. A spirited debate was
participated IN By Hon. II. M. PHlLLIrs, Hon.
Thos B. Florence, Hon. Wilson Reilly and
others. The prospect for the passage OF a
iudicious revenue tariff, is becoming brighter
every day. Ifthe Opposition are half as good
tariff men in Congress as they are out of it,
there can be no doubt Of satisfactory settlement
of that question during tne present session.
Nh. Benjamin tDemocrat) has been re-
elected 20 the U. S. Senate.
Col. Samuel W. Black has been appoin-
ted Governor OF Nebraska. s'Sam" is said lo
be very popular in his new home.
Destructive fires occurred on Sunday
last, in Boston and New York. A number ol
lives were lost at each.
Gen Cass is reported to bave suffered
two light apoplectic attacks recently, requiring
medical treatment.
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EXPENDITURES OF GOVERNMENT.
HtJ EHH5 III otII No Ut
will "come out asses.

A caucus of the Democratic members of Con-
gress, was held on Tuesday evening ofIast week,
for the purpose of considering the proprlety of
changing the laws at present regulating the
revenue. A resolution was passed appointing
a committee 10 report at an adjourned meeting
on the Saturday following, some plan for the
rptrenchment of the expenditures OF govern
ment. We are rejoced to notice this move
ment on the part of Democratic Congressman,
as il shows that the principles of Democracy
are not altogether lost sight of in the halls of
our. National Legislature. The Presidents
recommendation in his last annual message, con-
cerning the observance of strict economy in
the appropriation of the. public funds, should
meet with hearty and practical response on
tae part Of Congress.
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AMALcAMArIoN.-An aged lady giving her
name as Mrs. Lee, yesterday appeared before
Justice HoyI, and had warrant issued for the
arrest of a muIatto man named William Foley.
She stated that Foley had destroyed her bappi-
ness BY marrying her daughter Mary Ann, a
very pretty white girl, making an oath 10 the ef-
feet that the girl was eighteen years of age,
when she was but sixteen. The girl however APP
pears to be very well satisfied with her redoubt-
able coIored husband, and is determined TO ''stck
TO him like mud turtle to an Africans toe
Foley gave security in the sum OF $500 for his
appearance - Columbus Ohio Statesman.
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Do Not Fancy Yourself Sick.

The general health of the human body can
usually be decided on by The patient himself.
1t is not every little tride that needs medicine.
But there are diseases that require immediate
attention Oh account of the dangerous results
-s,lbizh -.aaruss-- 4~4s---tharo. among these az
coughs and colds and the various pulmonary
train that attend our ever varying climate
For these maladies an unfaiIing cure will be
found in DR. kEYsER's PEcroRAL SYRUr.-
Sold in bottles at 6fy cents and 81 each, at
Sam'I Browns, Bedford, aud Colyin's, Schells-
burg.
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Bedford Rail Read.

NOTICE is hereby given to the Stockbold.,.
oi the Bedford Rail Road Company, that an ~
election will be held at the Court House. in H.,
Borough of Bedford, on Saturday, the 10Th dav @
OF February, next, between the hours Of - :
4 o'clock, P. NJ, TO elect a President ana
Twelve Directors, to conduct and manage The
affairs and business Of SAID Company for the
ensuing year. D. WASHABAUGH,
+. L. ANDERSON,
JOB MANN,
N. LYONS,
0. E. SHANNON,
F. JORDAN,
J. w. TATE.
w. P. SCHELL,
JOHN ALSIP,
Committee.
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CAUTION.

/ have purchased th iol'owi g, Iate the pro,
eiy Of jeremiah Morris and sold at Sheriff.
sale, VIZ One roam mare, one black mare arS
one two horse wagon, al! of which shall Iss , 30
in the possession OF said Morris, at my option
and hereby caution all other persons aga;n.,
meddling with the same.
Feb. lith. EVAN SWARTZWATDFp
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For the Bedford Gazette.
MEssRs EDlToRs:

In as much as the Democratic
State Convention will soon meet to nominate
candidates for the several State offices 10 be
filed at the next General Election, beg leave
to suggest through your columns an old cit-
zen of Bedford county and true Democrat,
Isaac kENsINeER, ESQ, as suitable person to
be placed in nomination for the office of Survey
or General. Bedford county deserves candidate
on the State Ticket, for, when almost every
other county yielded ground TO the Opposition,
her ever gallant ard gjian, Democracy ssood
frg and GGshsksa COMPASS.
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SALE OF THE Poor HousE-A number of
petitions have oeen forwarded 10 Harrisburg
from tais neighborbood, praying the Legislature
TO pass an Act for the sale of the Poor House.
Mill and Farm. We understand that Senator
Schell will present bill in accordance with
these petitions, at an early Gay. We believe
this to be good movement, if properly Carried
out.
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BEDFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS.

We have before US fhe Annual Report of the
State Superintendent Of Common Schools for
1858, from which we CLEAN the following sta
tislics concerning the schools ofthls county.
Whole number of schools in county, 1863
number yet required, 10: Eaaazs.--.--- s''s- -
n,o.il-.se-s..s as the year, number OF male
teachers, 145 number Of female teachers, 16 :
average salary of male teachers per month $40
u maximum salary Of male teachers, $500,
minimum, $16 90 : average salary of female
teachers, SIT, So maximum salary of female
teachers, S22. so, minimum $l4. 90: number
of male scholars, 3,62S, number of females, 80
81 average number Of scholars attending school
1870 average cost of teaching each scholar
per month 81 cents. This is exclusive Of Cum
berland Valley, which has / schools, making
the whole number OF schools 10 the county
I74,
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Essay BEFORE THE Y. M. c. Association
On Friday evening last, at The regular meeting
the Young Mems Chr stan Association, an
essay was read by O. z. SHANNON, Esq.,-sub-
jet, Practice arsl Profession, which was treated
in highly eloquent and interesting manner
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N4eTEGEH.

THE public are hereby notified that have
puF chased the following items of property, lev
led on aud sold by Z. Bedell, Constable of Uni
on township, VIZ; One red COW with white
back), one two horse carriage aud harness, one
roam mare, one two horse wagon, two calves
Ia year old next spring. one bay horse, all Of
which were seized and taken in execution az
The property of John Hlrshbarger, at The suit
ofF,D. Bregle, use of JOB Mann, which proper
~ permit the said John HarsIbargrr 10 retain
in tIS Dase.-~--'' @t --y p!ra<nTa
FEB. J., '3@ JOHN ALDSTADT.
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THE FUTURE OF THE DEMOCRATIC
PARTY,

We hear great deal from the Black Repub-
lican and Abolition journals and spouteTs, saws
:he UnIontown Genius Of Liberty, about The
decentralization and Reorganization OF the Demo-
cratic party. In reply TO all this we point TO
the croakings of the past. There hasn't been
year since the Abolition party became formi-
dable that it was not predicted that the Demo-
cratic party was dlsorganized and broken up
And long before the Abolhionists had acquired
any respectable show OF strength, it was stoutly
affirmed by the then existing opposition that
the Democratic party was diSorganized and
powerless to re-unte. II was so after the cleo
ton Of Jefferson, Madison and Monroe: it was
so after the election of Jackson and Van Buren,.
ii was so after the election of Polk aud Pierce.
And now, that James Buchanan occupies the
executive chair, we hear the same old croakers
piping their doleful old chorus To all the
enemies Of the Democratic party, in the name
of the past glorles aud triumps of that honorable
old party, we send greeting, that the DemocYa-
cy are sure to rally in the future as they have
done in the past, and The ballot boxes, while
attestng the strength Of the party, will at the
same time, place the usual temporary quietus
upon the motley voiced croakers. II is not
worth while TO refer TO the dslntegrated, dis
Joined and distracted condition OF the opposi-
tion, and commend them to careful healing
Of their own breaches, for the opposition don't
aspire to be considered anything more than a
number OF cliques aud factions, all out Of joint
as respects anything like concentration upon
we'll defined principles. They are the oppo-
sit ion, but not party. As 4 has never been
customary for the opposition TO gain two con-
secutive victories, we have the best of reasons
for predicting complete Democratic triumph
at The next general election in Pennsylvania
and other States, and then in 1860 when the
old national flag ofthe Democracy will be hung
upon the outward wall, it will infuse the an
cent Democratic fire into the bosoms of the
masses the country over, and victory, glorious
victory, will again follow the eagles of Democ-
racy, and everything like opposition, Abolition,
Niger worshipping, niger marrying, spiritual
raPping, and kindred isms will be totally over
thrown and forgotten, until they come up a.
gain in the shape of old croakers all croak ing.
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HoN. WILSON McCArpLEss. 1t IS announ-
ced that this gentleman has received the appoint
of Judge the United States Court, for the
Western District Of Pennsylvania, 0ics Irwin
resigned. No better appointment could have
been made.
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DENocRATIc VIcToRY IN LANcAsTER.-CApT.
Geo. SANDERsoN, the able editor of that sound
Democratic Journal, the Lancaster Iatelligcncer.
has been elected Mayor OF Lancaster city, over
THos. Fl. BURRowEs, the late Black RepubIi-
can incumbent. Three cheers for old Lancas-
ter
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$50 E{EWAasals

Al recent meeting OF the Burgess ard Town
Council OF the Borough of Bedford, it was unani-
mousy resolved, that the above reward of $50 will
De paid Tor the detection and conviction of any
son or persons who may be caught in the act of ma
liclously setting fire to any building or buildings
within the limits of said borough
BY order of the Board,
JACOB REED,
Chief Burgess.
H. NIcopEMus,
Clerk
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IMPoRTANT FROM SALT LAKE.-A private let
ter from Salt Lake, dated January 7, says that
Judge Sinclair had adjourned the Grand jury
sine die, on the petition Of nine members, in
which they declare their inability TO proceed in
the examination of witnesses, in consequence
of the excitement and violence manifested. The
jury was composed of nine Gentiles and twelve
Mormons, and the factious spirit ran so high in
the jury room, that reyoIyers were drawn. and
a general fight was with difficulty prevented.
The letter adds that the idea of an impartial iu-
ry, or justice being attached in that city, is pre-
posterous, and martial law will probably be es-
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EHlEf,TERN.

An election for FIVE managers of ,te
chambersburg and Bedford Turnpike Roag
company will be held att The Public House Of
Miss Eliza Cooper, in McConnellsburg, on Mon.
day, The 9TH day OF March, next, at o'cIocE
?. NJ. W. H. MCDOWELL, Sec.'y.
Chambersburg, Feb. II, 1859.
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RELIGIOUS.

BY divine permission, the Rev. G. F..
HofFmeier expects to preach IN the Stone
Church, at Bloody Run, on Sunday morning
the Goth inst, at 10 O'Clock, in The English Ian
onaOp
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THE undersigned have associated themselves
in the practice Of Medicine, in The village of
St. Clarsville. Night calls promptly attended
10. Office opposite the ST Clair Inn.
VIM. a. VICKROY,
e. w. STATLER.
Feb. 1889.
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REVENUE or CUBA.-The official returns Of
the Island Of Cuba, both land and sea, for the
month of November, says the New Orleans Pic
ayune, have just been published. They add up
for the former 5559,0l6 for the latter $762,
326-totaI ST 32l ,343 for the month mention
ed. The total income ofihe island from both
sources for the first eleven months Of the PAST
year amounts to SIG ,573, 1913, upwards Of six
teen millions and half of dollars. The income
ofthe island for the same period last year was
Sl5,s62, ,283
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A CoMPLIMENT TO. THE DEMocRArr; PARTY.
Mr.. ..Washburne, OF Maine, one Of the leading
and most noted Republicans in the House Of
Representatives, in his late violent and section
al speech passed the following compliment 10
the Democratic party. He said
''Let us, Mr.. Chairman, learn wisdom from
our opponents. Look at the Democratic party
and note IFS policy. II has held possession Of
the Government, with short interruptions, for
more than quarter of century not because
II has been always earnest and has dared to
trust itself it has never paid court TO its oPpo-
nents, or stopped to speculate upon their weak
nesses and divisions always bcld and uncom-
promising, il has never doubted its own suf-
ficiency and invincibi!ity, and SO it has ever
been mighty power IN the land"
Mfr. Washburne, With all his bitterness a.
gainst il, had 10 confess that no other political
organizations stood by its principles so bravrly
and unflnchingly as the Democratic party.
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7H7urnpiIe Company EGectioa.-

turnpike Company EGeCtiOm.-
Il The Stockholders of the Bedford and
Stoystown Turnpike Road Company are hereby
notified, that the Election for managers of the
company, will be held at the house of
James Frasher, IN Schellsburg, on the first
Monday, seventh day of March next, between
the hours OF one and three O'Clock, P. NJ
Stockholders, please attend.
PETER SCHELL,
Feb. 1,'59 Sec,v
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q Turn out to the Democratic
meeting on Monday evening next
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RECEIPTS Ind EXPENDITURES

OF BEDfURD COUNTY, FOR 1858.
SAMUEL DAVIS, Esq, Treasurer Of Bedford
County, in account with said sunty, from January
4th, 1888, TO January 3D., 1889
TREASURER n2
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baIlHEe, SZ,JJJ 50
Feb. /, 80. 7. KENNEDY, President.
G5~The Managers Of the Chambersburg and
Bedford Turnpike Road Company have declar-
ed dividend ofls per cent, on the capital
stock which is now payable.
feb. 4, '59. w. II. MCDOWELL, Treas.
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ATTENTION, RIFLEMENI '

You are hereby ordered 10 meet for Parade
on Tuesday, the 22d day February, a; 9 O'clock
A. NJ, in full Winter uniform with Plume
and 10 rounds of blank cartridge. A foil
attendance is desired
BY order the Captain.
WILLIAM DIBERT, O. S.
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y ECEiPTS AND EXPENDITURES 0P
d the Chambersburg and Bedford Turnpike
K 'ad Company, for the year ending January
10, 1859.
To balance at last By expenses s1 sqo O.,
settlement, $3.50 80 Dividend maid
iorecePts for since last
tolls, 1880 10 settlement. 494 On
- Unpaid diva
6,53l 90 dends, 2,os6 %
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-11-17

ALL WHO sUrrEn from Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis,
ALL Consumption, find relief In DIR. wister's
BAlsam OF Wild Cherry, which always where other
remedies fail.
u theresa vile counterfeit of this Basa therefore
be sure and buy only that prepared by s. w Fowl. &
Co. Boston, which has the criten signature Of BUTTS
on the outside urapper
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-11-17

PnosooSArHr-Persons desiring to acquire the art Of
shorthand wri,ngs great call
on hessrs r. slee Co, at tho Howard House, corner
Of Clay and 9th streets who organizing classes upon
terms 30 moderate that anybody afford acquire the
the art
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ELECTRICITY.


nR TRAVERSE having with unparalleled treat
~ Ing Chronic diseases 10 other cities has been Induced
an ONCE In this city for few weeks In order Aed
an opportunity OF testing the wonderful curative properly this
great Therapeutlcal agent
Eeeiuety when rightly applied gives instant relief and make
pe,msnet cure In ayeiy short Tine My apparatus differs
widely from all Others and 10 made according
medical purposes only SWING no shock to The patient pleas,
Ing sensation, and producing an nvigoratng effect
Persons afflicted with the following diseases
Will warrant cure short time slek
ache, Neuralgia. Catarh Bronchitis pulmonary dis
eases tending 10 Consumption Scroula, Hip Diseases
NnEs, Eyspsaa Salt Rheum letter
o. every description. Spinal Diseases, Curvaius Rheumatism
VtusDance Pits PaSysa Deafness and i'm.
paired Vision, contracted husoe Dyspepsia Liver Complaint
neral Debility seminal Weakness DT0psy. Debility Ieucorra
whites Inflammation and FALLING efhs womb Assesses Cancers
and Ulcers Of the Womb 10 yeas praecs treated
upwards Of ten thousand % PoaPsu FALLING Of the
Womb.
viii any dollars for that presented uhee
have failed 10 make a permanent cure
Also by s application win extract teeth without pain During
the operation the patient experiences nygorlng pleasing
sensation and warm genial goE, us operation has been pro
nounced BY q the eminent o. the faculty
godlng Bird Dr. wilson Phillips, Prof Matence, Marsha
Invention Of the
Once in Relvns Block on 18Th 81. Room No g.
- ohee hours ron A. NJ TO p ~; from 10 g. anPT 10
sV- Consultation FREE
s-Phyaean' Dentists and Families furnished with machines
and directions for notq-d gr,