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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17
May eth, 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 initatory arrangements for the
coming campaign. The result of their labors,
was the nomination of Thomas E. Cochran, of
York, for Auditor General, and VIM. H. Keim,
IF Berks. for Surveyor General. These nomina-
st.c.---.-- nnr sSff,~s-' EIFe;
geographically as well as personally. The two
candidates are from The same section of.the State
and too far removed from the strongholdS OF the
Opposition. The Northern and Western parts
of the State entirely unrePresented, and these
are the districts TO which the AbolltionSts
must look for their majo-ities. It is, therefore,
quite reasonable 10 suppose that Messrs. Coch-
ran and Keim will not be able to bring out the
Opposition vote. But more than this, Thomas
Z. Cochran is known To the people Of
Pennsylvania as one Of the most inconsistent
and dishonest of politicians. He is remembered
as the man who denounced DaUid JFilmot for
his free trade Uote in 1916 and acho, neUerthe-
Tess, supported that same free trade Wiln.ot for
Governor in 1857. To the sStraight A meri-
cans" his name is familiar as candidate on
the "Union State Ticker IN 1856, and as
one Of the men for wdOse benefit Heu own
leaders declared they were sold "like sheep in
the SHAMELESS" Next TO JORDAN, Cochran is
She weakest of all the candidates whose names
were before the Convention for Auditor General.
AS to the nominee for Surveyor General, his
only recommendation to the Convention, was
the fact that he was elected TO Congress from
Berks, through a 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 aUq,labte man. In
his nomination the Convention threw aside all
regard for capablity and suffered itself to be
governed entirely by motives of expedency
Our opponents will find that their trucking
TO old BeIks, 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 illuso-
ry. We are glad that Keim has been nomina-
ted. The people OF Berks county and of
Pennsylvania, know his antecedents, and the
fact that they do, ought to be sufficient to sink
him 'sdeeper than plummet ever sounded Pin
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
''The Strongest Man in the World Pros
irated.

DR.. George Winshp, says the Boston Ilia@
OF May 3lst, attempted to lecture last evening
at Mercantile Hall, on "Physlca Education"
The hall was filled TO overAowing, attracted,
no doubt, by the fame of the lecturer in rela-
tion to his prodigous feats OF strength, it hav-
ing ibpen claimed for him that he was the 'stron-
gest man in the world" Dr.. Winshp COM
menced reading his lecture promptly at 8 o.
clock, and had proceeded but a lew moments
before his voice began 20 fail and became weak
and trrmulous, and before the audience general
ly were aware of it, he dropped directly upon
the platform. Several gentlemen rushed 10
the platform and Immediately bore him 10 the
adjoining ante-room, where DR.. Walter Chan
ming and others attended upon him. 1t was
soon announced that he would 90 on with his
lecture in few moments. He appeared, and
after apologizing TO the audience, said il 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 oyerpowered
and retired Just in time 10 save himself from
another swoon. By the advice of physicians
present, he was dissuaded from attempting TO
go on with his lecture, and it was announced
that it would take place at some future time.
The audience, on retiring, were allowed to
receive tickets or money, most of them taking
the former. IT is said that on being taken
from the hall his heart had ceased TO 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 popularity Of appear
ing before public audience for the first
time.
DR.. w. has for several years given much at
tention to the subject of physical education.-
He is twenty-five years OF age, five feet seven
inches in height, and weighs one hundred and
! foIty-thre pounds. He graduated at Cambridge
FIVE years ago. He can raise barrel Of -four
| from the floor on TO his shoulder; can raise
himself with either little finger till his chin il
half foot above il can raise 900 pounds with
either little finger can put mp dumb bell ot
| al 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 c-lebra
ted Belgian giant could lift 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
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= I E D.:

On Monday, the 9th inst, Mrs. Francis ellison,
wife OF Alex. ellison, near Bedford, in the 4sth
year of her age.
In the cecease Of this estmable woman, there
was complete triumph of Christian faith. Death
was not terrible 10 her-the grave presented no
gloom to her mind. E'Chris died. - was her language,
"He laid IN the tomb he sanctfed the bed; he
arose and triumphed all his followers shall arise
and triumph over death and the grave.''
Mrs. Gibson was 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
ked If she had any word to leave for her pastor who
was absent, she sald ''Tell him die strong in the
faith" How highly esteemed are such church
members, and how hard 10 part with them i'' She
has eft bereaved husband and six children TO ,imi-
tate her Christian example. She enjoyed the plea
sure, whilst hving 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 consolaory reflection, that ssTheir loss
is her gan''
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17
OPPOSITION HARMONICS.

What remarkably harmonious organization
is the Opposition to the Democratic party In
Massachusetts its adherents are Free Trade
men and in favor of the dsfranchisement of
naturalzed citizens. In Pennsylvania th ey
pretend to be Tariff men and ignore the
Massachusetts "Two Years Amendment" In
Ohio they are anti-Fugilive Slave Law men
and opposed to the peculiar doctrine OF their
Massachusetts brethren. In New York they
are Aboitionists of the deepest dye, and in
Virginia they vote for a Shareholder ior
Governor. In Illinois they are opposed TO the
encroachments Of the "slave power" and in
Kentucky they insist that Congress must
establish a slave code for the Territories
How consistent how harmonious
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DIDN,T GET THE NOMINATION.

The great Temperance-W NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Nothing Black Republican-PeoPle's Party Off
ce-seeker, FRANCIS JORDAN, has again been
"ad on the shelf" by his party. A third time
has this persistent hunter after!ofice, 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
eIectioneering on the part of himself and bis
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

If, !. 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 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.-
(Applause.) My friend here referred TO what
was going on in the Old World. Four mil
lions of men are collected together by the
aovereigns OF the Old World, and the despots
are ready TO enter into mortal conflict and 10
destroy each other. And for what? For the
interests of dynastieS. But the poor people
from whose hard earnings the money is extor-
ted TO pay the expense ofthIs war will be the
sufferers. The spectacle of which my friend
here has spoken ought certainly TO attach the
people ofthese United States to their country.
You are sovereign people, and here | am a
creature appointed by them, not to rule over
them, but to administer the government accor-
ding to their wish, and TO be responsible to
them for the manner in which | do SO. The
worst of it is that I am held responsible for
many things l do not do. (Laughter.) But
although my career is about 10 close, and my
public sun is about TO set, yet | shall forever
cherish a grateful recollection of my visit tc
North Carolina. AS long as live l shall re-
member this day as one Of the proudest Of my
life. loud appause.)
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NOTICE.
June 17,'59.-1y.

THE subscriber informs his friends and the
public, that he has taken his son William into
partnership in his business, at the old stand in
East Pitt Street, Bedford, where will always
be kept on hand as
GENERAL A VARIETY OF GOODS
at as tOw price as at any Store either in the
1o1on, County, or State.
He returns to his old friends and customers,
his thanks for their long patronage, and assures
them, and the public, no exeitlon shall be
spared to merit continuance.
ROBERT FYAN.
The Books, Notes, &C., will remain in the
hands OF the subscriber, who will be much
obliged by those who know themselves indebted,
BY settling. ROBERT FYAN.
Bedford, June $3.50.
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, a Republican,
sheet, says
"The committee on resolutions had furious
session. The fgh: was over a resolution de-
nouncing the Massachusetts, Native amendment
Hon Tom. Corwln was in the char. and l.. d.
Campbell was fugIeman for the Natives. Mr..
jacob, Of Hamilton, contended for The resolu-
ton finally adopted. Hon. Mat. Nichols sec
onded him. Mr.. COrtOin 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.
dopted. The resolution in the platform ,Oas
Uoted down three times, Teconsidered, and finally
passed. Meantime the facts leaked out, snd in
tense excitement ensued. Mr.. Nichol wrote
an amendment cenouncing discrimination be-
tween classes OF citizens, vehemently, and was
ready TO denounce the committees original ac-
ton. Had the Corwin-Campbell policy pre-
vailed, there would have been a violent scene
in The Convention"
1t is evident that this Massachusetts, amend
ment, dlsfranchising adopted citizens resident
in that State for two years after naturalization,
is destined 10 be an ugly bone of contention be-
tween the two divisions of the Opposition to
the Democracy. II the Republicans repudate
The action of their Massachusetts brethren,
they inevitably drive the Know Nothngs from
their ranks, and force them to separate or
ganlzation, in maintenance of the "principle"
Of opposition to 'foreign influence" to which
they are so strongly welded. On the other
hand, 1t they assent, either by silence, or an
open avowal, 10 the action of the Massachusetts
Republicans, they will lose the support of the
entire body of naiuralized citizens in the Wes-
tern States-which has, unaccountably 10 US,
formed no inconsiderabIe 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.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17
G z N T L E M E NJ
GROCERY
AND
CONFECTIONERY

FVNHE undersigned has just received and keen,
Il constantly on hand the following art-
cles -
Coffee sugar, molasses, cheese crackers, curraots
prunes, -aisins, figs, almonds, flberts cocoa nnts
ground nuts, pecans, Eng. waInuts cream nuts, can
dies in variety, oranges, lemons, tobacco and ciqa
aspice and pepper, spices of ali kinds, baking So
da, cream of tartar. sulphur, birthstone, canister
and keg powder, shot, caps and lead grain and grass
scythes, whettng tools, wash tubs and boards in
digo, extract logwood, copperas, alum and maIder
oil, polish and MasoD's backing, sweeping, dusting
stove, shoe and scrubbng, brushes, clothes, hair.
tooth and flesh brushes, hat and infant brushes hair
oils and perfumery, purses and port monaies, pock
ct and memorandum books, bonnet and round gum
combs, ''readlng'' and fine combs, brs celets and
beads, pens, penhoders, penknives, scissors knife
sharpeners, umbrellas, suspenders spool cotton and
floss, clocks, small looking glasses, vioins, violin
strings, toy watches, watch chains, curry combs.
cards, horse brushes, shoe-threac, pegs and spara
bles, Johnson's Arabian Lnment, Rock and Littles
Whfte Oil, Merchants celebrated Garglng OIL, for
man or beast, and many other articles of a similar
nature. The patronage Of the public is respectfully
solicited.
A. L. DEFIBAUGH.
June 17,'59.-1y.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17

4 UDITOR'S NOT1CE.-The undersigned
"A appointed by the Ornhan's Count of Bed
ford County, to distribute the funds in the hands OF
Amariah Wilson, surviving Executor of John VIII
son decd, will meet the parties interested at 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

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 pam were very great, and
lockjaw 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
10 subslde, 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 efectual remedies like
this should be known 10 every one.
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Judge BIack-GOV. Bigler--The Bedford
GaZette--COl. FOrney i'm 81 and Now.
HUNTINGDON Pa, Nj.


DEAR SIR "A friend has handed me the
DAILY Pennsylvania OF June 81, 1851, con-
tanning the following pithy paragraph taken
from the Bedford Gazette, accompanied with
the wel-timed and truthful remarks Of the
then editor, ]. w. Forney, Esq. have taken
the liberty OF sending the article 10 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 folIow-that
he would in a moment of disappointed ambition
aim blow at the men and party that raised him
10 honor, he would have been ready to exclaim,
like Hazael, 'sBut what is thy servant dog,
that he should do this great thing 2"
Yours truly.
From the Pennsylvania, June 81, 1851
Worthy OF INITATIoN Three years since,
Judge Black and Col. Bigler were both cand-
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 satisfied
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 gilt OF
the people. How full OF admonition this is TO
aspirants to Hbide 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 disinterested
| Democrat-or rather the Democrat who sub
mits TO the majority of his party, and gives his
!Enport to those who have fairly defeated him.
I - s&L~~r r-A-'i,'----rL - - Lo-.e.,oJ- Rni
! il he takes the course of disorganizer, anc
tries TO foment disSensions, no matter how he
may succeed 10 doing harm TO his party, he is
sure 10 be doomed man himself Nothing SC
wins upon the people-nothing is more in ac-
cordance with our political cread--:han a
manly submission to the decree OF the majority;
and we never see a disappointed politician
making himself ridiculous, without plying bis
scfshness and his blindness PennSg gIUaniGn
June a, 1853, edited then byJ. w. Foraey.
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Especial Despatch to the Gazette.I
BY TELEGRAPH.
Phila., June 18th, 1875!

Ihlia-, June i0tn, 1909.
The annual examination of the Cadets of
West Point was concluded Yesterday. Among
the names of the first in graduation class Is that
of ASram X. 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

% @Strumous or ScrofuIous affections are the
curse, the blight, the potato rot of mankind
They are vile and filthy as well as fatal. They
arise from contamination and 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 OF
them: die toolishly too, because they are cura-
BILE. Ayers Sarsaparila cleaEses 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 lrresisi ible Aver has provided his
masterly combination of curative virtues that
he calls Sarsaparilla.-DemOcr at, Waterbury,
CT.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17

ExHIBlTloN.-Th annual exhibition of the
Allegheny Male and Female Seminary, at
Rainsburg, will take place, on Thursday next,
the 23d inst. We have no doubt the exercises
will be of an interesting character and, there
fore, hope our friends will not neglect TO at
tend.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17
PUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE
Real IL state.

BY virtue ot an order of the Orphans Court OF
Bedford county, the undersigned will offer at
public sale on the premises, on
SATURDAY, 1sA JUNE, LQST,
the following described real estate, viz:
tract of land IN West Providence township, ad-
joining lands of David Sparks, Peter Barndoi-
lars heirs, Isaac MeixseIl and others, and con-
tanning about 25 acres, about 3 acres cleared
aad the balance we'll tmbefed.
TERMS Cash. nj. Nj. PEBBLES.
Admir- OF Andrew Sheely, decd
May 27,'59.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17

A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.-Lelte7s
N OF Administration having been granted to
the subscriber on the estate OF NJ. Reed, late OF
Liberty tP., decd, all persons indebted TO said
estate are hereby notified TO make payment I'M
mediateIy, and those having claims against the
same will present them duly authenticated tor
settlement. JOSEPH CRISMAN,
June 80. Admir-.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17
Bedford Mineral SPRINGS Company.

4 N ELECTION for President and six Directors,
Il for this Company, will be held at the ssBedford
Springs" on Monday, the 4th day of July next be-
tween the hours Of one and four O'Clock P. NJ
JNO. r. REED,
5rneI 17,'59.-2t. Secretary.
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Exciting News from The Gold Mines.

Sr. Louis, June l0.-Advices by the express
coaches from Denver city to the 1st have been
received at Leavenworth. They contain
extraordinary reports calculated 10 renew the
gold fever with ten fold more virulence 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 aud other
mining companies are almost fabulous. A
company from Indiana is making from $3.50 to
$500 per day. Other accounts are OF the salHe
character and unvaryihg. Many letters written
under the influence of the prevailing excite
ment are in strong contrast with previous
gloomy repoSts. Tho d1st taken out of Gregory >
alone is estimated at $4,000. Denver city is
almost dePopuIated by people leaving ior the
mountains. Provisions continued scarce. $780,
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 PoIsoN.-A correspondent OF
the London Literary Gazetfe, alludlng to the
numerous cases Of death from accidental poi
sonng, adds
81 venture TO affirm that there Is scarce q
cottage in this country that does not contain an
incalcua5Ie, certain, Immediate remedy for such
events, nothing more than desert spoonful ol
made mustard, mixed in a tumbler of warm
water, and drank Immediately. 1t acts as an
emetIc, is always ready, and may be used in
any case where one is required. But take this
simple antdote, 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

TThe Banking House of MEssRs. REED,
RUPP and ScHELL, is now in "tull tIde of sue
cessfu operation" All who desire accommoda-
tions in the shape of the ''ready dough-, should
give them call. See advertisement.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17

CJAfter 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 "Buzzards Feast,' like that Of 1855!
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17

UyAfter we had gone TO press last week,
there was rumor, which has since been con-
frrned, that the Central Bank, at Holldaysburg,
had closed lis doors. AT last accounts it was
redeeming IFS notes in small quantities. Such are
the blessings of the banking system, for which
onr political opponents so warmly contend
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-06-17

yThere is no important European news,
this week. GARlBALDI, the Italian patriot, 1t
isrumored, was defeated by superior Austrian
force, but this report lacks continuation
Napoleon had changed his headquarters to
Casale, with the intention, it is presumed, to
move upon Milan.