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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17
'The strongest Man in the World Pres.
trated,

DR.. George Winship, says the Boston .7iias
OF May 3lst., attempted TO lecture last evening
at Mercantile Hall, on "Phvslcal Education. :"
The hall was filled 10 overhowitg, attra cted, !,
no doubt, by the fame of the lecturer in reIa-
ton 10 his prodigious featS OF strength, it hav-
ing ibeen claimed for him that he vas The 'stron-
gest man in the world'' Dr.! Winship COM
menced reading his lecture promptly at s o.
clock, and had proceeded but lew moments
before his voice began 20 fail and became weak
and tremulous, and before the audience general
ly were aware of it, he dropped directly upon
the platform. Several gentlemen rushed to
the platform and Immediately bore him 10 the
adjoining ante-room, where DR.. Walter Chan
ming and others attended upon him. It was
soon announced that he would go on with his
lecture in few moments. He appeared, and
after apologizing to the audience, said it was
the first time he had ever tainted. He then
pr oceeded with his lecture, and had read but a
few pages when he again became overpowered
and retired just in time TO save himself from
another swoon. BY the advice of physicians
present, he was dissuaded from attempting 10
20 on with his lecture, and it was announced
that it would take place al some future time.
The audience, on retiring, were allowed to
receive tickets or money, most of them taking
the former. 1t is said thai on being taken
from the hall his heart had ceased 10 beat. Dr.
w. accounts for the unfortunate affair on the
ground that the atmosphere of The hall was
close and impure. His friends, however, re-
gard it as caused by the peculiarity of appear
ing before public audience for the first
time.
DR.. w. has Tor several years given much at
tention to the subject of physical education
He is twenty-five years o! age, five feet seven
| inches in height, aud weighs one hundred and
iolty-thre pounds. He graduated at Cambridge
five years ago. He can raise barrel Of flour
from the floor on TO his shoulder can raise
himself with either little finger till his chin Is
half foot above it can raise 900 pounds with
either little finger can put up a dumb bell oI
lll pounds exercises daily with two dumb
bells weighing 100 pounds each. which he can
raise alternately above hrs head can lift with
the hands 926 pounds dead weight, without the
aid Of straps or belts Of any kind Topham,
the strongest man in Eng land, could raise only
500 pounds IN the same way and the celebra-
ted Belgian giant could lit only 800- DR.. w.
was prepared to exhibit all these feats, but the
unexpected turn which events took prevented
it. The strong man proved TO be an infant.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17

If, in The frenzy Of political excitement, this
great Union should be dissolved, ages yet un-
born will curse the day that we had in our trust
the liberties of the world. Let this Union cease
TO exist; let the sovereign sister States be sepa-
rated: let intestine wars arise, and liberty upon
earth IS gone forever. This would be the Joy
and the delight of many, while every friend OF
civil and religious liberty will consider it the
worst catastrophe that ever man endured
tApplause.) My friend here referred TO what
was going on in the Old World. Four mill
lions of men are collected together by the
sovereigns OF the Old World, and the despots
are ready 10 enter into mortal conflict and TO
destroy each other. And for what? For the
interests of dynastes. But the poor people
from whose hard earnings the money is extor-
ted to pay the expense of this war will be the
sufferers. The spectacle of which my friend
here has spoken ought certainly to attach the
people ofthese United States 10 their country.
You are sovereign people, and here | am a
creature appointed by them, not 10 rule over
them, bat 10 administer the government accor-
ding TO their wish, and to be responsible to
them for the manner in which I do so. The
worst of it is that | am held responsible for
many things do not do. (Laughter.) But
although my career is about TO close, and my
public sun is about to set, yet I shall forever
cherish grateful recollection of my visit to
North Carolina. AS long as live ] shall re-
member this day as one of the proudest of my
life. loud applause.)
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17
. | E . ::

On Monday, the 9th inst, Mrs. Francis ellison,
wife of Alex. Ellison, near Bedford, in the 18th
year OF her age.
In the Gecease of this estlmable woman, there
was complete triumph of Christian faith. Death
was not terrible to her-the grave presented no
gloom TO her mind eChrist died. - her language,
'He laid in the tomb; he sanctifed the bed; he
arose and triumphed all his followers shall arise
and triumph over death and the grave"
Mrs. Gibson was a Christian before she took sick;
her Christianity was not death-bed repentance,
brought about by the necessity of circumstances but
she was humble professor for years previous, and
an exemplary member of the German Reformed
Church. The day before her departure on being as
Eed if she had any word to leave for her pastor who
was absent, she said, ''Te him die strong in the
faith How highly esteemed are such church
members, and how hard to part with them - She
has left bereaved husband and six children to im-
tate her Christian example. She enjoyed the plea
sure, whilst living, of seeing three of her children
also enter into covenant relation with God through
Christ, IN the solemn rite of confirmation and two
of the three only few weeks before her death
Her bereaved family and relations have much COM
fort in the consoatory reaection that sTheir loss
is her gain"
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DIDN'T GET THE NOMINATION.

The great Temperament Whig- -Jug-Law-Know-
Nothing Observation-Disclosures Party Off
ce-seeker, FRANCIS JORDAN, has again been
''laid on the shelf" by his party. A third time
has this persistent hunter anerIofice, failed in
his attempt to secure the nomination he sought.
First, IN 1887, he was beaten for the nomina-
ton for Governor. Again, in 1888, McPher-
son defeated HIM for the nomination for Con-
gress, And now, in 1859, after weeks OF
electioneering on the part of himself and his
friends, be is once more unsuccessful, the last
object ofhis ambition being the office of Audi
tor General. Poor Francis!
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION

l.
The responsibilities which devove upon the
Democratic County Convention, called to meet
on Tuesday next, are highly important, but we
doubt not the Convention will meet them in
the proper spirit. Let harmony and union oe the
watchword of every delegate, and let it be
always borne in mind that we have common
enemy to fight, who will keep us busy enough
without any quarrels among ourselves. Let
the nominations be made with special regard
to the interests the people and to the interests
of our glorious party, which is now the only
guard of our beloved institutions. Demo-
Gratis who are candidates, will 90 before the
Convention, sensible that all who ask for
nomination, cannot be successful. Their
maniness and sound Democracy, therefore,
will admonIsh them that It is their duty to
support the ticket of the Convention, whether
their own names are on IT, or not. Remember
the fierce contest of 1856. 1t will be duplicate ed
in 1860, and the enemy must not gain any
advantage. Bedford County is sound to The
core and will remain SO if we are but true 10
ourselves
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NOTICE.
June I7,'59.-1y.

The subscriber informs his friends and the
pu' hc, that he has taken his son William into
partnership in his business, al the old stand in
East Pitt Street, Bedford, where will always
be kept on hand as
GENERAL A VARIETY OF GOODS
at as fow Il price as at any Store either in tie
Ionon, Comfy, or State
He returns to his old friends and customers,
his thanks for their long patronage, and assures
them, and the public, no exeltion shall be
spared TO merit continuance.
ROBERT FYAN.
The Books, Notes, &c, will remain 10 The
hands OF the subscriber, who will Be much
obliged by those who know themselves indebted,
5y settling. ROBERT FYAN.
Bedford, June $3.50.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17
May 9th, 1859.
BLACK REPUBLICAN STATE CON-
VENTION.

Under The demagogical nom de guerre Of
"People's Party" the Abolition Republicans
of this State, met in Convention at Harrisburg,
on Wednesday of last week, for the purpose Of
making their initiatory arrangements for the
coming campaign. The result Of their labors,
was the nomination of Thomas E. Cochran, of
York, for Auditor General, and VIM. Fl. Keim,
of Berks, for Surveyor General. These nomina
tions are unfortunate for our opponents,
geographically as we'll as personally. The two
candidates are from the same section ofthe State
and too far removed from the strongholds of the
Opposition. The Northern and Western parts
Of the State are entirely unrepresented, and these
are the districts TO which the Aboltionists
must look for their majo-ies. 1t is, therefore,
quite reasonable 10 suppose that Messrs. Coch-
ran and Keim will not be able 10 bring out the
Opposition vote. But more than this, Thomas
f.. Cochran is known TO the people of
Pennsylvania as one of the most inconsistent
and dishonest of politicians. He is remembered
rs the man who denounced Darid Uilm0t for
his free trade Uote in 1916 md ,Dho, neperthe-
less, supported that same free trade WjimOt fo'
GoUernor IN 1887. To the "Straight A Ameri-
cans" his name is familiar as n candidate on
the "Lnioa State Tjcket' IN 1886, and as
one OF The men for oohosc benefit Her own
ieaders declared they ,oere sold "iike sheep in
The SHAMELESS" Next TO JORDAN, Cochran is
the weakest Of all the candidates whose names
were before the Convention for Auditor General
As TO the nominee for Surveyor General, his
only recommendation 10 the Convention, was
the fact that he was elected to Congress from
Berks, through division Of the Democracy
IN that district. He vas chosen, not because
he had any claims upon his party-not because
of any superior ability, or merit-but simply
because he was deemed an aUatia5ie man. In
his nomination the Convention threw aside all
regard for capablity and suffered itself to be
governed entirely by motives of expediency.
Our opponents will find that their trucking
to old Berks, will be Indignantly spurned by the
Democracy Of that county, and that their hopes
of maintaining foohold in that ancient
Democratic Gibraltar, are groundless and lluso-
ry. We are glad that Keim has been nomina-
ted. The people OF Berks county and ol
Pennsylvania, know his antecedents, and the
fact that they do, ought to be sufficient to sink
him ''deeper than plummet ever sounded. In
conclusion, we assure our Democratic friends
that the Opposition could not have done better
for US than they have in nominating Cochran
and Keim. An easy victory awaits US at the
coming election, il we all do our duty. Let
the Democracy but will it, and our triumph is
certain.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17
EleRegafe Elections.

Pursuant to rules adopted by the
Democratic party of Bedford county,
at their regular Meeting held in Feb
ruary, 1856, which rules are now in
force, the Democratic Vigilance Com
mitteeS of the several townships and
boroughs of Bedford county, are here
by requested to give written notice
that elections will be held in their re-
Spective districts, on SATURDAY,
THE 18th DAY OF JUNE, NEXT,
for the purpose Of selecting two dele
gates from each district to represent
such district in the coming Democrat
ic County Convention, said Conven-
ton to meet in the borough Of Bed
ford, on TUESDAY, THE 21st DAY
OF JUNE, NEXT, at 2 O'Clock, P.
NJ, for the purpose of putting in
nomination a County Ticket and APP
pointing Legislative Conferees to meet
similar Conferees from Somerset coun-
tv. The Democratic voters Of the
several townships and boroughS, are
also requested to attend to the elec-
ton of Vigilance Committees for the
ensuing year, which Committees will
be chosen on the same day on which
the Delegate Elections are advertised
to be held. Return of the result OF
these elections, will be made to the
undersigned, on the day of the meet,
ing of the County Convention.
By order of the Democratic Co. Committee.
JACOB REED,
Chairman.
A. OH 1OsO
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17

G5-Strumous or Scroiulous affections are the
curse, the blight, the potato rot of mankind
They are vile and filthy as well as fatal. They
arise from contamination ard impurity of the
blood, and are 10 be seen all around US every
where. One quarter of all we meet are tain
ted with them, and one quarter of these die oi
them: die toolishIy too, because they are cura-
bic. Ayers SarsapariIla clearses out the
Scrofulous corruption from the blood, renders
it pure and healthy, and efectually expurges
the foul contamination from the system. No
longer groan under your Scrofulous disorders.
since the Tresist ible Aver has provided his
masterly combination of curative virtues that
he calls SarsapariIla,-Democrat, Waterbury,
CT.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17
Judge BlaCk-GOF. Bigler--Th Bedford
GaZette--COl. FOrnty in 81 and Now.
HUNTINGTON "a, May IS, 1879.

HUNTINGDON IA, May lSi 1929.
DEAE SIR "A friend has handed me the
Oaliy PennSUiUaniaR OF June 81, 1851, con-
tanning the following Pithy paragraph taken
from the Bedford Gaeefte, accompanied with
the well-timed and truthful remarks OF the
then editor, J. w. Forney, Esq. | have taken
the liberty OF sending the article TO you, that
Col. Forney and the apostate Democrats
associated with him at present may see the
sentence pronounced on political conduct such
as theirs, by himself Had any one told him
at the time be penned them, that his own
political apostacy would so soon foIIow-that
he would in a moment of disappointed ambition
aim blow at the men and party that raised him
TO honor, he would have been ready TO rXclam
like Hazael, ''But what is thy servant dog,
that he should do tins great thing -
Yours truly.
From the ennsylvanlan, June y, 1871
Worthy OF IMITATION Three years since,
Judge Black and Col. Bigler were both candi-
dates for Governor, and were defeated for the
nomination. They neither complained nor
found fault with the action of the Convention,
but expressed themselves entirely saiisfed.-
How have they been rewarded for their devo-
ton to Principle The lapse of very short
period has elevated both to trusts equally high
and responsible, the most exalted in the gift OF
the people. How full of admonion this is to
aspirants to "bide their time. ."-Bcdford
Gazette.
There is great deal of practical philosophy
in this paragraph. All history abounds with
evidences OF the disasters that selfish men bring
upon themselves by trying to avenge their dis
appointments upon others. The disinterpsted
Democrat-or rather the Democrat who sub
mlls TO the majority Of his party, and gives his
support 10 those who have fairly defeated him,
is subsequently, sought out and honored. But
Eif he takes the course of a diSorganizer, and
tries TO foment dissensions, no matter how he
may succeed IN dong harm to his party, he is
sure to be a doomed man himself Nothing so
wins upon the people-nothing is more in ac-
cordance with our political creed-:han a
manly submission to the decree OF the majority;
and we never see disappointed politician
making himself ridiculous, without plying his
selfiShneSs and his blindness. -PennSgL gLUaniqn,
June "a, 1858, edited then By j. ". FOrney.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17

A UDITOR'S NOTICE.-The undersigned
"A appointed by the Orphans Court OF Bed
ford County, TO distribute the funds in the hands oil
Amariah Wilson, surviving Executor of John VII
decd viii meet the parties interested al his
office, in Bedford, Friday, 10th day of August
1859, for the purpose of attending the duties OF
said appointment, where all NAV attend that think
proper. J. W. LINGENFELTER,
June 10th, 1859. Auditor.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17
Ohio Politics.

The Black Republicans of Ohio had good
deal of trouble in their late State Convention.
The Cincinnati Commercial, Republican
sheet, says -
"The committee on resolutions had 4 furious
session. The 6gh: was over a resolution de-
nouncng the Massachusetts, Native amendment.
Hon Tom. Corwin was in the char. and L. d.
Campbell was fugieman for the Natives. Mr..
Jacob, Of Hamilton, contended for the resou-
tion finally adopted. Hon. Mat. Nichols sec
onded him. Mr.. Cor,oin got mad and left
the Committee room. Finally he came back
and resumed the contest. The Hon. T. c. Dav
stepped in and demanded the resolution as a.
doptet. The resolution in the platform uas
ro!cd down three times, reconsidered, and finally
passed. Meantime the facts leaked out, and in
tense excitement enSued. MIR. Nichol wrote
an amendment tenouncing discrimination be-
tween classes of citizens, vehemently, and was
ready to denounce the committees original ac-
ton. Had the Corwin-C n-Campbell policy pre-
vailed, there would have been violent scene
in the Convention"
1t is evident that this Massachusetts, amend
ment, dIsfTanchlsing adopted citizens resident
in that State for two years after naturalization,
is destined to be an ug ly bone Of contention be-
tween the two divisions of the Opposition 10
the Democracy. II the Republicans repudiate
the action of their Massachusetts, brethren,
they inevitably drive the Know Nothings from
their ranks, and force them to separate or
ganization, in maintenance of the "principle"
Of opposition TO "foregn influence" to which
they are SO strongly welded. On the other
hand, if they assent, either by silence, or an
open avowal, TO the action of the Massachusetts,
Republicans, they will lose the support of the
entire body of naturalized citizens in the Wes-
tern Stales-which has, unaccountaby to US,
formed no iaconsiderabIe portion OF their
strength, OF late. Take which view of the
question they will, an awkward quandary, by
no means favorable TO their success in 1860,
presents itself.
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Especial Despatch to the Gazette.l
BY TELEGRAPH.
Phila., June 18th, 1859.

PhIIa., June I3Ih, Io05.
The annual examination of the Cadets of
West Point was concluded Yesterday. Among
the names of the first in graduation class Is that
Of Abrsm K. Arnold, son of Capt. John Arnold
OF your place. Lieutenant A. is a clever
young fellow and is the first Bedford boy,
believe, who has ever graduated at West Point.
and her citizens ought to be proud of his
success.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17

WoRTH KNowING.-A young lady in this
city, says the Philadelphia Morning Post,
while in the country, stepped on rusty nail,
which run through her shoe in to her foot The
inflammation and pain were very great, and
Iockjaw was apprehended. A friend of the
family recommended the application OF beet,
taken from the garden and pounded fine, to
the wound. 1t was done, and the effect was
very beneficial. Soon the Inflammation began
TO subsrde, and by keeping on the fresh beet,
and changing it for fresh one as its virtue
seemed to become impaired, speedy cure was
effected. Simple and effectual remedies like
this should be known 10 every one.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17
Exciting News from The Gold Mines.

ST. Louis, June 10.-Advices by the express
coaches from Denver city to the lst have been
received at Leavenworth They contain
extraordinary reports calculated TO renew the
gold fever with ten fold more viruIence than
ever. Rich nuggets have been discovered on
the north fork of Vasques Creek, principally
coarse gold and decomposed quartz. Great
excitement prevailed all through the country.
The statements of yields at Gregory's and other
mining companies are almost fabulous. A
company from Indiana is making from $ $50 10
$500 per day. Other accounts are OF the same
character and unvaFyihg. Many letters written
under the influence of the prevailing excite
ment are in strong contrast with previous
gloomy reports. The dust taken out of Gregory
alone is estimated at 100000. Denver city is
almost depopuIated by people leaving for the
mountains. Provisions continued scarce. S20,-
900 were offered for claims. Subsequent arri
walls will determine the certainty of this infor-
nation, but no accounts now received differ in
their tenor. Rich specimens were received by
this arrival. This community is intensely ex-
cited
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17

REMEDY FOR PolsoN.-A correspondent Of
the London Literary Gazette, alludlng TO the
numerous cases of death from accidental poi
soning, adds
81 venture TO affirm that there is scarce a
cottage in this country that does not contain an
incalcua5le, certain, immediate remedy for such
events, nothing more than a desert spoonful of
made mustard, mixed in a tumbler of warm
water, and drank Immediately. 1t acts as an
emetc, is always ready, and may be used in
any case where one is required. But take this
simple antidote, and you may be the means of
saving many fellow creature from an untime-
ly end.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17
ATTENTION, RIFLEMEN

A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.-Letters
n OF Administration having been granted to
the subscriber on the estate of NJ. Reed, late OF
Liberty tp., decd, all persons indebted 10 said
estate are hereby notified TO make payment i'm
mediately, and those having claims against the
same will present them duly authenticated for
settlement. JOSEPH CRISMAN,
June 1859. Admir-.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17
PUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE
Real C Estate.

BY virtue OF an order of the Orphans Court OF
Bedford county, the undersigned will offer at
public sale on the premises, on
SATURDAY,, 1sh JUNE, INST,
the following described real estate, viz:
tract of land IN West Providence township, adj
joining lands of David Sparks, Peter Barndol-
lars heirs, Isaac Mexsell and others, and con
tanning about % acres, about 3 acres cleared
aad the balance we'll timbered.
TERMS Cash. NJ NJ PEBBLES,
Admir- OF Andrew Sheely, decd.
May 27,'59.
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Bedford Mineral SPRINGS COmpany.

4 ELECTION for President and six Directors
II for this Company, will be held at the ssBedford
Springs" on Monday, the 4th day of July next, be-
tween the hours Of and four O'Clock P. NJ
JNO. p. REED,
June, lI,'39,-2t. Secretary.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17

C5rAfter the adjournment of the late Aboli-
ton State Convention, the members thereof
attended, by invitation, strawberry feast at
the residence Of Simon Cameron. Was this
another "Buzzard's Feast - like that Of 1855!