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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-09-02
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SEPTEMBER.

When the bright Virgin gives the beauteous.days,
And Libra weighs in equa! scales the year,
From Heavens high cope the fierce effolgence
shook
OF parting Summer, serener blue,
With Golden light enlivened, wide invests
The happy world. Attempered suns arise,
Sweat beamed and shedding oft through lucid
clouds
4 pleasing calm while broad, and brown, below
Extensive harvests hang the heavy head.
Rich, silent, deep, they stand for not gale
Rolls its light pillows oser the bending plain;
a calm of plenty THOMSON
Autumn IS rightly entitled ''beauieous days"
and we are happy for once to agree with the
poet. Whether the virgin, among the constela-
tioRs has ANYTHING 10 do in bestowing these
4iavs or not, there can be no doubt, as to the
euperlative beauty of the gift. They are more
charming to all the senses, than any other days
Of The wear. There is a dslightful freshness
about the early Spring, and coming out from
the inclement skies Of Winter, we admire the
hrlyht mornings, the grass, the budding willows,
and the bashfu! violetS on the south side OF
IRE of the observer is marred by an Involuntary
sv4npathy with the fair fedglings of Spring,
lest they should perish IN their too early advent
Summer comes with its gorgeous drapery, lis
Haunting flowers and full foliage. But now
the heat parches field and forest, the leaves
droop, and the beauty of the flowers hardly
ling,rs for an hour. Everything is pushing on
to maturity in such hot haste, that we in-
volurtari!y catch the spirit Of the season.
But in this favored month, we have "at'
tempered suns" and out door life is never SC
enjoyable as now. Every sense is pleased
Pomona, with a bounty more prodigal than
all the virgins among the stars, pours golden
fruits from her Dlenteous horn $50 tempting TO the
taste, as to make the ambrosIal feasts of the gods
10 longer coveted. After a dish OF melting
pears or a bunch Of Muscats from the winery
we always fall into fit Of compassion for tbs
deities, and the old heather generally, wht
could not affo-d any thing better than ambrosla
sor the best of their gods. Common morta
now can boast of something very much better
To us, there is a peculiar charm about th'
skies of September, SO that, were there no othe
harvests than those we are permitted to gathe
above the earth, we should rejoice in it, abov'
all other months of the year. The world
said 10 have been finished in this month, AM
the old Hebrews did we'll to comme morat
Creations prime, by making it The beginnin
of their civil year. 1t is better type of ia
world when aall was very good" than an.
other period. II is time Of maturity IN th
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-09-02
Select puftrn. y.
BOTH SIDES.

A man in his carriage was riding along
gaily dressed wife by his side
In satin and laces she looked like queen,
And he like king in his pride.
A wood sawyer stood on the street as they passed,
The carriage and couple be eyed,
And said, as he worked with his on the log,
"l wish was rich aud could ride"
The man in his carriage remarked TO his wife
One thing would give if 1 could
would give all my wealth for the strength and
the health.
OF the man who saweth the wood.
A pretty young maid with bundle Of work,
Whose face as the morning was fair,
Went tripping along with smile of delight,
While humming loye breathing air.
She looked on the carriage-the lady she saw,
Arrayed IN apparel 50 fine,
And said, in whisper, 81 wish from my heart,
Those satns and laces were mine"
The LADY looked ont on the maid with her work,
So feir in a calico dress,
And said, ..l'd relnquish position and wealth.
Her beauty and youth to possess"
Thus /. is in this world, whatever our lot,
Our minds and our time We employ
Ir1,ngip, and sigb!n. for what we have not,
ungga,efui for what we enjoy.
We welcome the pleasure for which we nave
sighed
The heart has void in it still,
Growing deeper and wider the longer we live,
That nothing but heaven can fill.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-09-02
DIPPING CH.4RLES LAMB.

''Coleridge," says De Quincy, setold me u-
dicIous embarrassment which Lambs stamneT-
ling caused him at Hastings Lamb had been
( medically advised to course of sea bathing ;
and accordingly, at the door OF his bathing ma
chine, whilst he stood sbisering with cold,
two stout fellows laid hold OF him, one at each
shoulder, like heraldic supporters they waited
for the word Of command from their principal
who began The following ora'ion to them =
'sHesr ne, -rnen Take notice OF this am
to be dipped"
What more he would have said is unknown
to Land or sea bathing machines for having
reached The word dipped, be commenced such
rolling fire dI-di-dl-di-di, that when al
length be descended, piomb upon the tell
word dipped, the two men, rather tired OF the
suspense, became satisfied that they had reach
ed what lawyers call the Cooperative" clause Of
the sentence, and both ezclaiming at once
sob yes, sir, we're quite aware of that, and
down they plunged hun INTO the sea.
Oa emerging, Lamb sobbed 50 much from The
cold that he found no voice suitable 10 his in
dgaalon Gom necessity he seemed tranquil
and agarn addressing the men, who stood re-
specially listening, he began thus -
"Mtn, n it possible TO Obtain your alien-
tong
80 surely sir, by all means
''Ihen listen once more l tell vou am 10
be d-di-di-and then with burst OF Indignation,
"diPped, 1 tell you-"
80 decidedly, SIR" and down the sam-
mereI went tor the second time.
Petri6rd with cold and wrath, once more
Lamb made feeble attempt at explana- !
ton.
'.Graut me pa-pa,ience; is it mum-murder
you me-me-mean Again and a-ga-ga-gain |
tell yon I'm TO be di-di-diPped, how speaking
seriously, with the voice OF an injured man.
"Oh yes, slr,'' the men replied, ''we know
fully understand it" and, for the
third time, down went Lamb into :he sea.
.'Oh, limbs of Satan 20 he said on coming up
for The third time, "t's now too late. tell
you that arn-no, lcas 10 be di-di-di-d ipped
only opre''
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-09-02
VOL. 9, NO. $.
POWER OF IWHGLrATYON.

/ DR.. Noble, ic very able and analytic lect-
ture at Manchester, son the Dynamic Influence,
OF Ideas, told good anecdole OF Mr. Bouthouse
a French savant, IN illustration ofthe power of
] IMAGINATION. As Dir. Noble says:-aM. Bodti-
house served in NaPoleon's army, and was pres
ent at many engagements during the early part of
the last century. AT the battle Of Wagram,.
/ 10 IS09, ne was engaged m the fray; the ranks.
around him had been terribly thinnpd BY shot,,
and at sunset he was nearly insulated. White
reoadIng his musket be was shot down bv a
cannon ball. His impression Xas that the bail
mad passed through his legs below his knees,
! separated them from the thighs; for he suddenly
sank down, shortened, as he believed, 10 the ex-
lent o. about foot in measurement. The trank
OF the body tell backwards on the ground and the
senses were completely Parayzed by the shock.
1 / nus he lay Hiotonlrss among the wounded and
hdead during The lest of The night, not daring to
move a muscle lest the loss OF blood should be
fatally increased. He felt no PAIN, but this he
attriboted 10 the Stunning effect of the shock 10
The brain and nervous system. Al early dawn
he was aroused BY one Of the medical staff who
came round 10 help the wounded sWhat's the
matter with yo0, my good f-llow7' said the sur
geon. 'Ah touch me tenderly,' replied NJ.
BouthoBse, beseech you; cannon ball has
carried off my legs The surgeon examined
the limbs referredto: andsihen giving him good
shake, said, with ioy5assaugh, Get up With
You, you have nothing the matter with you.'s
III. Courthouse immediately sprang up in
utter astonish meat, and stood firmly on the legs
be tho1gbt he had lost forever. I felnmore thank-
iul,' said VI. Courthouse, fhan I had ever been
in the whole course of my life before bad,
indeed, been shot down by an immense cannon
ball; but instead of passing through the legs, as
l firmly believed It had, the bali bad passed under
my feet, and had plonghed hole in the earth
beneath, at least foot IN depth, lnio which nv
feet suddenly sank, giving me the idea that
bad been thus shortened by the loss of my legs.
The truth of this story is vouched fol by DR..
Noble.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-09-02

GIVE have the most cheering accounts of
the Democracy in the western counties of this
State. As the time approaches for deciding the
political complexion of the State, the earnest,
honest working men ofthe party do not hesitate
to declare all past differences forgotten, and ex-
press willingness to CO. operate for the election
of the State ticket. This is as it should be, and
we hail the return OF friendly feeling a certain
harbnger OF success. We have not, al the pres
ent mom-nt, particle of doubt of the triumph
ant election of the ticket, which, We confess,
was not our opinion six weeks ago.-Piffs.
Post.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-09-02

MrDNIGHT.-Not a breath is heard, all 10
still save the winds of September. The tempora-
rY wand OF oblivion is spread DER The earth
men have ceased from their TOLL and GENTS re-
cline in the arms of the God of Sleep. The
song OF the teathered warbler is not heard-the
hum Of the busy-bee is hushed. The voice of
the nght-wind only is heard speaking in the
language of another sphere. The keeper Of the
midnight vigil listens to the voice OF some loved
-rnriy ezhaled from earth to Heaven, ana
II re-awakes in his bruised and sorrow-stricken
hear. the sympathies that were once garnered
up in his memory. Blessed hour that drives
the clamor of The world from the loved retire.
rnent of those who are sick, sick of its CON-
merce, IFS heartessness, and IFS folies and opens
TO their aching vision pathway, where the
foot Of the sensualist never trod. Even now
we feel its influence stealing DER us, like the
soft expiring notes ofthe lutte, as they die away
on the Zephyr-and- will 60 TO sleep.
and dream Of the blessedness of that man
who never Gefrauded the Printer ~
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-09-02
TILL LEAPLNG.
Bill, do you see those two house. ?"

"Bill, do you see those two houses ?"
81 do"
SWELL, Bill, perhaps, you won't believe me,
but--you see those two houses %
''Certainly see them.n
81 can take my boots off and jump over
them"
"Over those two houses Get out ~
81 say can take my boots of and Jump over
them
''0ver your boots Humphl so can ]. jim
I'm some at jumping. can leap higher than a
meetirg-house."
"H,gher than meeting house meet
ing-house is pretty high"
''But can !eap higher than meeting
house"
"No, you can't.''
"l can leap higher than meetng-house
how high do you think meeting house can
leap. Jun 2"
ss(iet out, Bill"
T5"At railway station an old lady said to
very pompous looking gentleman, who was
talking about steam communication
''Pray, sir, what is steam 90
s'Stpam, maam, is, alb steam is-oh alb .--s
steam s-steam /" 5
81 knew that chap couldn', tell ye," said a
rough looking fellow Standing by ..but steam
Is bucket of water in tremendous perspira-
ton
T5TTA sswee bit of boy" astonished his
mother few DAYS since. She had occasion to
chastse him slightly for some offence he had
committed. Charley sat very quietly in bis
chair for some time afterwards, no doubt think
ing very profoundly. AT last he spoke out thus:
"AIuzzer, wish pad git anozzer housekeeper,
Eve got tired of seeing you round!" ei
UA little girl abou: two and halt years
old, seeing the elephant attached 10 The circus
pass by the house, asked her mother, who was
standing BY, "what that great India-rob5er
! thing was, walking in the street, with two
| tatls." .l
| Ir"If you calltbis skinnng." said Tomto
/ the barber, "'s not so bad but ii you call its
shsying, should prefer your using the other SIDE
| OF The razor" rss.z-e
/ ~ Moses, seeing chap Fioeing and smother
! moving, in the same field, remarked that there
occupations we're decidedly hos mop-genil I
& Gus. NEs (. si4t.
i
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-09-02
Il NEGRO REPRESENTATIVE.

We learn from our Ohio exchanges, says the
Genius Of Liberty, that it is seriously contem-
plated by the Republicans Of Oberlin, Ohio, TO
elect Langsion, A NEGRO, to Legislat ure. This
Langston is The darkey VINO figured so conspicous-
ly IN The recent rescue cases in Ohio, when the
Federal officers were resisted in their execution.
This active support Of what Giddings defines
10 be the cardinal article in the. Republican
creed-yiz; resistance TO the United States
laws-logether with The fact that he isa negro,
are, we presume, Langston's chief efrecommenda-
lions TO the Ohio Republicans.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-09-02

wTwo distinguished philosophers took
shelter under one tree during a heavy shower.
After soms time, one OF them complained that
be felt the rain. .Never mind" replied the
other, ssthere are plenty oftrees when this one
is wet through we will go 10 another"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-09-02

% 4 tlpsy loaier mistook globe lamp with
letters on it, for the queen OF night ''lm bles-
sed," said he, ''ii somebody haint stuck IN ad-
yertisement on the moon W
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-09-02

~ Moses, seeing chap toeing and smother
moving, in the same field, remszked that tb@ae
occupations we're decidedly - koc mop-genii
Gus. tn eEs Is Ess3 sss{eega,
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HT"If you calltbis skinning." said Tornto
the barber, "ti's not so bad ; but ii you call il
shsying, should prefer your using the other side.
OF The trazo-." see
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UA little girl abou: two and halt years
old, seeing the elephant attached 10 The circus
pass by the house, asked her mother, who was
standing BY, s'what that great India-rob5er
thing was, walking in the street, with two
tatls.n l 4
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

In Union county, on the 4th nst Mr. Hosea p Lyle,
aged about SO years. He single man and in the
prime of life.
Also, in the same county, the 18th inst Mr. Henry
Green, aged SO years. By his kindness and berality
he had won many friends and his death is deeply felt
in the community in which he lived
Also, in the same county, the 18th instant, Mrs
Helms, wife of Andrew NJ. Helms She devoted
member of the Baptist church. G.
In Catawba county, the sth inst, Mrs Lentz wife
of the Rev. c.. Lentz.
In Orange county, the 4th instant, Mr. Isaac Craig
aged 81 years. ...-
In Guilford county, the 18th inst Miss Maria Jane
Wiley aged 25 years.
In York District, lst inst, Miss Mary Jane Tenn
pleton, aged Is years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19
Another Cuban Expedition.

New YORK, April I3.-The New York Sun
this morning raises the Cuban flag, and says it
has no doubt that the whole Island is now in
revolt. a strong expedition left Now York the
latter part Of March.
The New York Herald states that several cir
cumstances combined tend to confirm the rumor
that another attempt will soon be made to revolu-
tionze Cuba. 1t says that several prominent fill
busters have lately disappeared that great excite
ment exists among the merchants doing business
with Havana; that the Spanish Minister, and the
consuls have sent disp patches to the Captain Cen
erql apprsing him of the sailing of an expedition.
And vet neither the steamship Isabel, ust arrived
at Charleston nor the Star of the West, at New
York, make mention of any unusual excitement
in Cuba.
New YORK, April ia leading morning paper
referring to the latest Cuban Expedition says three
weeks ago Don Jose Elias Hernandez, with a small
number of Cuban exiles, left here in an American
schooner, with the avowed purpose of landing on
the eastern shore of Cuba, to create revolution.
He went mainly on his own responsibility, having
no connection with the Cuban Junta or American
organization
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

THE TAX ON BRoKERs.-The Legislature at
its late session attached the Revenue Law section
enacting that every broker, not resident of the
State, shall pay to the Cashier of the Bank from
which he draws any exchange specie, one
quarter of one per cent on all such sums drawn
to be accounted for to the State Treasurer by the
said Cashier on oath"
The Directors of the Bank of the State of n. c.,
considering the principle asserted in the law as
assuming power virtually to impair the obliga-
tions of contracts, by forbiddiug their fulflment
except under heavy burthens, and therefore un-
constitutional, have passed resolutions declining
"to ask, demand or receive said tax, but will
without denial to any one, redeem its obligations
witho It charge to the holder"
But the Bank will keep memorandum ''of all
such demands by nonresident brokers may come
to the knowledge of the Cashier, and cause them
to be transmitted to the Treasurer, to the end
that he may institute such proceedings against the
Bank or its officers as he may deem advisable"
The Branches as we'll the Principal Bank will
carry these resolutions into effect
We learn that the Bank of Charlotte has also
adopted similar course
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

FLUID LANPs.-Tt would be we'll for those who
use metallic lamps for burning fluid to examine
them, if they have been in use for time, and
see that they not defective. A lady in Read
ing, Pa, was burnt to death last week by the ex-
ploSion of one of these lamps. The account of the
accident states that it not caused by careless
ness. but produced from to which all who
use fluid lamps are exposed. An examination of
the lamp, which was medium-sized Britannia
one, proved that it had been eaten through by the
action of the fluid upon the metal, owing to which
the gas escaped, and communicating with the fame
caused the explosion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

Too much noise is made over and about people
who suffer on the gallows for their rascality Four
rowdies were hung recently in Baltimore for muir
der, and as much fuss made as if they had
been martyrs to some holy cause. No one could
object to allowing the condemned to be attended
by Minister and their relatives, but to be preach
ing to the criminals in the prison, and crying over
them, for weeks before the execution, is wrong
in principle and especially in practice If man
commits crime worthy Of death, let him have
time and opportunity to prepare to die, but allow
no parade over him. After the fellows were hung
i'll Baltimore, their associates and brother rowdes
had grand funeral procession and buried them
with great pomp and show.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

In this town, the 14th inst, by Charles Overman
Esq, Mr. Edmund Howell to Mrs Fanny Hornbarrier.
In this county, the l4th instant by B. H. Garrison
Esq, Mr. Balls NJ Edney Benfeld to Miss Margaret
Tarlton.
In Cabarrus county, the 30th ult, Mr. Harvey W.
Overcast to Miss Sarah Jane Demarcus.
In Salisbury, the 18th inst Mr. D. NJ. Dry to Miss
Lydia L. Eagle, both of Rowan county. Also, the
9th inst Mr. H. W. Aver to Miss E. A. Carlton, both
Statesville
In Davidson county, the 9Th inst Mr. Jas. Curry
to Miss Sarah Beck.
On the 30th ut. Mr. S. F. Fleming of Yadkn to Miss
Ellen Brunt of Davie county.
In Arson county, on the 18th instant, Mr. J. B. Capel
to Miss Charlotte r. Watkins.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-We regret to learn that
quite destructive fire occurred in Wilmington, n
C., on Wednesday afternoon last. The fire broke
out at jenkins wharf, and consumed several build
lngs on Front and Orange streets, together with
the first Presbyterian Church valued at SIT 900
The organ, which was burnt in the church, cost
$1,000 I c & B G Worth lost in goods Sc, 500,
insured; j jenkins $4,000, NJ Fitzgerald $500,
L Bum $500, B w Beery $3.50, Kahn
weller $500 by damaging furniture, Loeb $500.
This is the second time the Presbyterian church
has been burnt down in Wilmington first in 1919,
five months after its dedication, and was rebuilt in
1920
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

WILMINGTON CHARLOTTE AND RUTHERFORD RAIL
RoAD-We learn that, at meeting of the Directors OF
the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad
Company, held last week in Wilmington, the report
of the work highly satisfactory; and notwlth-
standing the unfavorabe state of the weather for the
last three months the contractors have pushed for
ward their work with unusual energy under the cir
cumstances.
We further learn that, at the urgent request of the
Director from Union, contracts in said county were
ordered be let at early day as practicable,
provided said Director and Chairman OF the coun-
tv Court of Union deen,r Il expedient.
We are also gratiEed learn, that the survey for
a switch or branch FROM the main stem to this place
was ordered thus bring ng the road within the cor
porate limits of village, and giving entire salts
faction people.
Iron sufficient for the road to Rockingham has been
purchased and laying it is thought will begin
paxt month: and such is the state of the work that
there will be no detention to that place.
Locomotives cars &C. have been purchased and 1t Is
horse will be heard from the valley of the Pee Dee
U-ddesbOr0 1rgHs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

SMALL Pox.-The Winnsboro Is. c. Register
states that they have case of Small Pox in that
town. \ stranger stopped at the Winnsboro Hotel
on Friday night the Sth, too unwell to proceed fur
ther. \ physician pronounced his disease small
pox, whereupon a panic seized the citizens and
the exercises of Mt Zion school were discontinued.
The Register says that the disease is confined to
one particular house, and very properly remarks
that there is no occasion for any great alarm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

The OPPOSITION MEETING IN ANsoN-At
meeting Of Wings and Know-nothings held in
Wadesboro' on the 18th instant, resolution was
passed recommending that a Convention be held
in Charlotte on the 18th May, for the purpose of
nominating an Opposition candidate for Congress
in this District, and that every county in the Dis
trict hold meetings and appoint Delegates.
This mongrel meeting at Arson Courthouse is
styled ''Whig rally" but, among the names of
those who figured in that orally we recognize
many who pronounced the old Wing party corrupt
and dead, by subscribing to the National Know
nothing Platform.! And worse still:-one of the
speakers at the meeting just mentioned, year or
two ago said that the principles which caused
old-ne Wings to stand aloof from the know moth
ing party, made tories az tie days of the Reuolu-
tion!! Yet this orally is called Wing,
Come on to Charlotte, gentlemen and hold your
Convention; the people will feed you well. You
won't do much harm, we guess.