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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-02-18
For the Inquirer.
BLOODY RCN, Feb. Il, 1859.

~13@'7N74'1 AVDU'
The Cold fever IS raging here to a consider
allie exicu'. Ne had meeting on Saturday
evening last, for the purpose Of organizing a
Company Of Gold Miners, aGI jndgiug from
She maEntr 10 Ehi.h some Of our best citizous
went to w.rk, there seems 10 be determine
tion to find cut whether there really is gold at
Pixies Peak or not. The second meeting OF
the Compapy viii be on Saturday evening next,
when and where cordial invitation will be
given to all who wish to ioin the Organization.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-02-18
TURNPIKE ELEGTI0N.

THE stockholders Of the Bedford and Stoystown
l. Turnpike Road Company, are hereby notified,
that the election for managers Of the Company will
be held at the house Of James Frasher, in Schells-
burg, on the first monday, the 7th day OF March,
next, between the hours of one and three O'Clock,
P. NJ. Stockholders please attend.
PETER SCHkLL, Sec'ty.
Feb. II, 1859
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-02-18
VIRGINIA wHIG STATE CONVENTION
RICuMoND. Eeh. 1N.

The Hhig State Convention met here this
mornine, and was very largely attended. VIM.
Ballard Preston vas chosen president. The
committee nominations reported for Governor
Hoo. Wm l.. Groggln, of Bedford. The an
uouncemcnt was loudly cheered and the report
adopted Sir. Gogsiu is therefore tho guber-
nltorial nominee, The remaining nominations
will be made TO morrow. Tho convention is
composed of highly respectable men, and much
enthusiasm is evipced
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-02-18
NEW GOLD DISCOVERIES.
ST.. LOUIS, Feb. 9.

Majar CulbertsoH has arrived at Sioux city,
and reports the discovery of gold diggings in
the dividing range of mountains between the
sources of the Columbia and Missouri rivers,
near Stevens Pass. He brings $1,000 worth
OF Jumps the size OF kcrnel Of corn. de re-
ports further that the miues can be reached by
steamboats,. The two rivers are separated only
by halt an hour's ride
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-02-18
LxecHtriX' Notice.

N0TICE is hereby given that letters Testamen-
1V tary have been granted by the Register Of Bed
ford County to the undersigned residing in Bedford,
the will Of Samuel Brown decd; that all persons
indebted TO the Estate hereby required to make
immediate payment, and those having claims on
said estate will present them duly authenticated tor
settlement MARY BROWN,
Feb. Is, 1859. E2ecutrix
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-02-18

Private letters from London announce that
the Rev. Dir. SpuFgeon viii not accept any
offer of pecunary consideration TO visit this
country. lie will, he says, visit us, il al all,
as aD independent preacher; ami whatever
means he may take to raise money for the
building Of his new chapel will be taken after
he shall have reached This country
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-02-18
Feb. 8, 30.

Mr.. JOHN Ward, cur minister to China, sails
this week from Boston for Europe. He IS ac-
compauied By his family and Miss Maria J.
Mcintosh the author of Charuis ana Counter
Charms During alr. Wards absence in
China, Mrs. Ward anu Miss McIutosb,. it is
said, are to travel through EDrope. They Will
be absent nearly two years.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-02-18
Tins method Of Constructing hon Hub Whce.
gives them unusual strength
LIGHTNBSS LND AGiTNESS.

sesides obgi1tipg several Other objections that a7s
heretofore attended their use. The cost oC llaru-
facture is also greatly roduced.
The subscriber Agent for Bedford County. viii
dispose Of Township and shop rights. on reason
able terms. WILLIAM O'NEAL, Agent.
FEB. le. 1873. RainstuTg, Bedford Co, "a
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-02-18
NEW TAX LAW.

There is law before the Legislature, chang-
ing the mode Of tax collecting throughout the
State. Many of the people of this County are
in favor Of the change. The following is the
most important section We may publish the
whole act hereafter:
SIC 2. That II shall DO the duty of the
county treasurer Of each couh:y, after he shall
receive :he duplicates Of assessment from the
county commissioners as hereinafter provided,
to give at least thirty days notice, 10y weekly
publications in one or more newspapers printed
III the county, for the purpose of collecting and
receiving Stale and county taxes; and it Shall
be the duty of the said treasurer to attend at
least two days in each township and borough
IN the county, for the purpose aforesaid, prcyi-
Gus to the twelfth day of July in each year;
aud he shall give receipts for taxes in all cases
when required By the person paying the same:
Proc'ded, That if any person shall, on or be-
fore the twelfth day of July aforesaid, pay to
such treasurer the amount of his or her taxes,
snch pcrson shat! he eutitlei to u dcducion or
1--WE per cenum on the amount thereof paid for
State purposes, which shall be in lieu of The
abatement Of FIVE per ceutum allowed the coun-
ty by the forty second section of tho, act TO re-
duce the State debt, ct cetera. passed the twen-
ty-ninIh day Of April, one thousand eigh; hun
drcd and foriy-Fnur
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-02-18

Ia late Democratic Senatorial caucus, Mr..
Bigler. !, is understood, spoke Of The suffering
ialnsiriul interests. aud urges increased du-
ties lie said the public debt, new S64,0QQ,-
900, would be 800, 100000 by The 80 Of
June, 1860, wi.hou, tie $50. 100000 propo-
sel TO be sdicd to ;lie foreign Intercourse fund.
looking 10 The purchase Of Cuta.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-02-18
Scott Legion Of Central PennsyIvania

A meeting Of the surviving officers aud SOL
diers Of the Mexican war OF ;be counties of
Blair, Cambria, Bedford, Huntingdon; eul
neishborng counties, viii be held a. the Lo-
gan House, Corporal KeefFer'sl Holiday ysburg,
on the evening of the 22d February, inst, f r
the purpose OF organizing "SCOTT LE-
GJltN
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-02-18
ELECFION.

el ction tor fire managers Of the Cham0crsbarz
Il and Bedford Turnpike Road Company, will be
held at the Public House Of Miss ELIZA COOPER, in
McConnelisburg, on Monday, The 7th day of March.
next, al l O'Clock p. NJ
". II. MCDOWELL, Sec';y.
Chambefsburg, Fgb II, 1859.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-02-18

ITAGERST0WN ALMANACS for 1859, at
II Dr. Harry's Drug and Book Store.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-02-18
RECBIPTS IND EXPENDITURES

Ot DEDfOhD COUNl4, tOA 1898.
SAMUEL DAVIS, Esq, Treasurer Of Bedford
County, in account with said County, from January
4th, 1858, to January Sd, 1859.
TREASURER, DIR.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-02-18

Secretary CoSb sent rep"r: iuto the lower
LIpusc OF Congress. on Thursday, in regard to
the condition Of lke nstiotal fnaaees he
reecmmends reduction of tue national expen-
1i,ures, and requests that authority be giyon
him for the reissue oi treasury notes, and adj
viscs Immediate action on the subject.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-02-18

Gov. Packer has paTdoned his Democratic Fri md
Donoran, who SO brtally beat Mr.. Church for words
spoken in debate il cur State Legislature. The
Governor wo think has done neither himself nor the
State any crdit by tho act nor at al suAserved the
pablo good
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-02-18

Iron CITY CoLLEGE.-TAe rapid growth
anl exteaded popularity Of this School, is the
rcsui, of the confidence it has inspired by its
fair dealing aud thorough ;eaching. Presbyts
aiaa Banner and .4dsocutf, of Pittsbng.
Three hundred and fifty-seven students arr
in attendance a, this time, making it the larg'
rs, and most popular Business School ever or
ganized 10 the United States
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-02-18

The English news published this week briefly
noted the decease Of Mrs Wordsworth, the
widow Of the we'll known poet. The Lond,
News says:
"There something mournfu in the iiu-
gering Of this aged lady-bliud, deaf, and he
reaved in her latter years; but she was not
mournful any more than she was inscnsible-
Ago did not blunt her feelings, nor deaden her
interests IN the events Of the day. II seems
not so very long ago that she said that the
worst of living in such place (as the lake
district) was It's making one unwilling to 60.
1t was too beautiful to let one be ready to leave
it, Within few years the beloved daughter
was gone, and then tue aged husband, and then
the son in-law, and then the devoted frind, Mr.
Wordsworth's publisher, Mr.. Moxon. who paid
bis duty occasionally by the side of her chair
then she became blind and deaf. Sill her
cheerfulaess was indcrnitable.'
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-02-18

t5gv oerersiselus ns q 5sntofi's Liver Invig
orator.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-02-18

We call the attention Of oar citizbus 10 the
advertisement Of Mr. D. D. SHOEMAKER, who
has taken charge Of The School heretofore un-
der the control of The Rev. G. " Aughn-
baugh. Mr.. Shoemaker comes veil recon
mended, and We doubt not will give general
satisfaction. good school should be sup
ported BY our people, and we hope this one
will be vol sustained.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-02-18

BY amount paid on checks drawn by
Commissioners in favor Of sundry per- :.
sons, as per statement below, $ll4os %
By amount paid Grand AMI Petit Jurors
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07
The Death Of Irving.

Washington Irving died Nov. IS, at his resi-
| dence, sunnyside, in Tariy.own, Ny. His lines:
had continued SO long that the termination was not
entirely unexpected He had passed the allotted
"three.score years and ten; he had formally an.
nounced the suspension of bis literary labors; he
| was covered thick with honors; he was surrounded
by troops Of grateful friends; he was in the enjoy
mcnt of unrivalled fame; his name was a house
hold word throughout all lands where our language
is spoken. He did his glorious Network and,
while resting from his labor, he "fell asleep" His
grateful countrymen will duly honor the memory
of him who FIRST won for American literature for
eign audience and a foreign appreciation
But although the noble heart is pulselcss, the
hand motioness and the brain senseless. Irving is
still and will be forever living presence to all
who are ableto appreciate bis writings. Through
the inimtabe volumes he has left he will continue
to elevate the emotions, annse the fancy, instruct
the understanding and refine the hearts Of young
and old as long as our language endures. To emu
meratc these productions to analyse their con-
struction, to point out their cxcclences, to detail
the circumstances under which they we're written,
and to relate the incidents Of the authors life
tasks too long to undertake now. We hope his
biography will be prepared BY the hand OF some
worthy writer fully capable Of doing justice to such
a theme.
Believing, with Erskine, that " after the graft
tude which we owe to God for the divine gifts Of
reason and understanding our next thanks are due
to those from the fountains Of whose enlightened
minds We are fed and fructhed we shall cherish
the memory Of no writer more thankfully than that
of Irving. He was cur favorite author in boyhood
and the Impressions his wonderful writings then
made upon MS viii last through life.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07
ssS-The General Assembly Of Louisian

Bag The General Assembly Of Louisiana
will meet on the third Monday (l6tl) ol
January. On the following day the
Secretary Of State viii lay before the
Speaker Of the House of Representatives
she sealed returns of the late election,
when they will count the votes and de.
clare the result On the fourth Monday,
{33rdl of January the Inauguration of
the Governor elect will take place.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07
H- See Third page Cor reading
matter.
Democratic Meeting.

Pursuant to published call by the Parish FL,
scu,ivc Committee, the Democrats of Alexandra
Precinct met at the Court House on this, Saturday
Sd December, 1852 at the hour of ii O'Clock,
when the meeting was organized by calling j, c.
Wise to the chair, and the appointment oil Z. Lee
grss and w. P. Shropshire as Secretaries.
The object Of the meeting being then stated by
she Chairman to be for the purpose of selecting
eight delegates to represent this Precinct in the
Parish Convention to be held ON next Saturday,
18th inst, upon motion Of G. n. Hines, it was
Re,otced, That the Chairman should appoint the
Delegates the reconsideration Of which resolution
upon request OF G. W. Barrett, was put to the
meeting upon melton of Mr.. Hines, but lost
Whereupon the Chairman made the following
appointments:
TIC. Manning, N. r. Arisil,
G. W. Bsrrel., wv lIalsey
]. Walker, C. n. Hines,
u. We'll, HIS Losee.
Upon motion, adjourned.
J. C. WISE, CHAIRMAN.
r. I; 1: .sass,sn,a., sssss,.ris',
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07

~ The Press otPenhsylvania tries to draw a
line Of distinction between members Of Congress
elected by the Democrats Of that State CHASING
some as Black Republicans and some as the candi-
dates of the Peoples Party. The distinction is
about as satisfactory as the Showman's: Gentle.
men aud ladies', said he, there you have the
magnificent painting of Daniel in the Lions Den.
Daniel can be easily distinguished from the lions
By the green umbrella under his arm"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07
r u E S D A 7 :,
che 18th OF December next.

ths 18th Of December next
The Democrats OF the several Precinctshre re.
sses.ed TO hold primary meetings on SATURDAY
she 3D. of December, to appoint Delegates to the
Parish Convention which will be held in Alexan-
dria OIL Saturday the 10th Of December for the
purpose OF selecting IiIe Delegates to the Consen-
.ion OF the two Parishes OF Rapidcs and Avoyelles,
which will meet on TUESDAY the 18th December
in Alexandria.
Rapides polled 800 votes and will be entitled to
nine votes--Avoyelles poled 66l aud viii be en-
sitled TO seven votes. 8
Each Parish Precinct will be entitled to one
vote for every twenty Democratic votes cast at the
last election for Governor and one for every frac
iinn of ten and nIrr
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07
State Of Louisiana, District Court,
Parish Of RapideS.

Succession Of Charles P. Pcyton, Dec'd-No. $685..
WHEREAS, P. B. Compton, has petihoned this
w Court to be appointed Administrator Of the
estate Of the late Charles P. Peyion deceased,
interstate; Notice is hereby given to al whom Is
may concern, to show cause within ten days from
the date hereof, why the prayer Of said petitioner
should not be granted
Clerks Office, Alexandria, the Sd day Of D..
ccmber, 1889. s,aas
BY order Of the Court.
dec7-2t M.R. ARIA1I., Cls,k.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07

FixE JEwrLRY.--Partics in search Of superior
jswELRY will do well to examine the excellent and
recently repenished assortment offered by SIR
AEyor. Being practical jeweller of experience,
taste and judgment, aud having facilities for oh.
tanning genuine articles at the lowest rates, his
stock, which he adyertises in another column, is
well worthy of the attention ofthose who wish to
purchase jewcry for themselves or as presents for
iFiends.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07

s@- The late gale on the Florida coast
has put ashore full 1000 bales of cotton.
The Insurance in Wall street, New York,
upou disabled ships and damaged car
~s.s rr,tilc. si.0A1,A3l.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07

MILirARY COMPANY Fea RAPiDEs.--It has been
suggested that the present is suspicious time for
the formation of "a new Military Company in Alex
sndria. Since the dissolution of the Rapides
Guards, our Parish has been entirely without such
an appcndage. We should be glad to report any
further suggestions which may be offered.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07
DANCING ACADEMY,
AT THE MASONIC HALL.

--ALEXANDRIA.--
DR0F. WILLIAM HARRIS bcgs leave to ~.
/ neunce to the citizens Of Alexandria and vicinity
that his Dancing Academy is now open for the
accommodation Oft public. There will also be ~
ASSEMBLY PARTY
given on each Thursday Evening, the dit %
Thursday, December lst., also on the 9Th, 18th,
2ad, and 9th. A liberal share Of the publs
patronage respectfully solicited. There will Be no
pains spnred in giving instruction in all the latest
and most fashionable dances Of the day, OF which
the following constitute part:
Qaadrilles-pain, Polka Quadril'es,
Mazurka Qaadrilies, Schottisch,
Polka. Maxarka,
Round Waltz, yarsoyiana,
Sici,lion. Esn,arclda,
Golitza go Horupipe,
H;rhland Fling Trio Waltz,
Highland Fling Schottish, Polka Qnadr'ne.
RI TERMs--elO per Scholar. Good csas'
win be kept in the school. novzs-"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07
TO Cotton Planters----Yost's ~
tent plow and Scraper.

THE greatest Labor.saving Implement ever ~
L vented; by the use OF which one ncsfo, ~. .Ds
one mule do the work Of two negroes ana 80
mules. No Cotton Planter should be "Hn0''
them.
To be had at c. II. SLOC0MB & CO., Hards',r.
Merchants. 4; Canal street. New Orleans no'V
Agents for the South, ho'''
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07

MrLIrAnY--The young men of Baton Rouge
have successfully commenced the organization Of a
new Ride Company. There are already forty,two
members.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07

~ The cold last night and this morning was
nort intense than We have had in Rspides for
several years--every thing frozen solid. The
riysr is slowly rising.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07

EY- Mrs. Child has written for the Northern
newspapers an answert to Gov. Wise in which she
Invites him to Withdraw from the Union fright off,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07

eE- Question for Southern travellers journeyine
10 the North; How can sc SO so as to avoid Bal
simorc
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07
Miscellaneous Intelligence.

The exchange Of Publications Of the Zurich treat,
Of peace was settled for November 81.
The European Congress will probably hold it
session at Paris, and be composed, it is stated,
representatives of France England, Russia. Prussia
Austria, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Sardinia, Rom.
and Naplts.
It's reported that Cardinal Antonelli will repre-
sent the Pope in the Congress.
The Paris journals express the opinion that any
unfriendIy feeling that. may exist between France
and England is due to the unbridlcd license and
violence Of the British press in msrepresentine
everything relating to the French Emperor, and
exciting the worst passions and prejudices Of both
nations. The Count Mortier is to 60 to Vienna as
the French ambassador, and Latour D. Auvergne Is
to represent France at Berlin. So says a dispatch
from Paris to the London journals.
Prince Mettcrnich has received letters of Gre
dence, from his government, as ambassador at tho
Court otiFrance. a9
Great sensation was produced at Paris BY an ar
tcle in the London Times, of the 18th November
a. o.
commenting on Count Walcwski's late diplomatic
circular in relation to Italian affairs.
Gen. Montauban has been named as Commander.
in-cliei OF the French Chinese expedition.
The appointment is stated to be unpopular with
the army.
An awful gale has occurred in the harbcr Of Cron-
stadt which, for time, entirely interrupted com
between Cronstadt and St. Petersburg.
The gale extended along the coast Of russia, in
in the Baltic Sea, but the extent Of damage done,
has not been ascertained.
The King Of Naples has issued decree granting
permission to the Neapolitan exi!es to return to
heir nativc land and resume the rights of citi.
.spship.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07

MISSISSIPPI BoSDs.--0n the 18th Nov. Gov.
Melville, Of Mississippi, laid before the Legislature
petitionsasking for the payment Of certain Planters
Bank Bonds issued by the State. He requests the
Legislature to inquire whether these bonds and
Interests due by the State and unpaid and If go
to provide means for paying them. The message
concludes /" 1t can never cost an individual or =
State too much to be just"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07

a0~ Judge Daniel of the Z, S, Supreme
Court was reported as dangerously sick
at Washington on the 18th ut,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07

cB-7ze subscriber, haeing exclusive charge Tie
business department Of the DEMOCRAT, requests per-
.on. rho hare Advertisements TO insert or payments
&, make to call at his Lar office. .
MERCER CANF1ELD
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07

Z The oEeANlzATIos OF THE HousE.-A special tel
egraphic dispatch to the Baltimore Patriot, of the
26th ut, says that there's every indication of
the union Of the whole Opposition in the organiza-
ton of the House. Sherman, Of Ohio, has the field
SO Tar, for Speaker, and Underwood, Of Kentucky,
for Clerk. For Doorkeepcr and Postmaster there
are many candidates, but no one yet fixed on
Weston and coombs will probably be Printers.
For sergeant-a,-Arms, F., S. Evans, of Maryland
is most prominent" So
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07
MASONIC.

MASONIC. s
rHE ATTENTION OF MEMBERS OF +. 4. \.
Of OLIVER LODGE, No. d,
called to come forward and pay their annual dues
either to G. W. Barrett, Treasurer, or the under
signed. Take notice and govern yourselves accord
ingly.
By order Of the w. II. and brethren.
HENRY KLOfz,
Nov. 70 1919. SEcRETAsY.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07
SENATORIAL CONVENTION.

The Senatorial Con, ention for the nomination of
Senator 10 I'll the vacancy occasioned by the
resignation of Thos. 0. Moore, will be held in Al
eIsndria OH