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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

FoRSEY's Press informs US that Gen. Bow
man now proprietor of the Washin gson Union.
was once editor of the Bedford Pa, Gozetts.
which was principally distinguished while he
managed 1t by ''wood cut of rooster TWO
feet square, which was used as an embellisb.
ment on all important occasions.
Forney nigh. have added a good sized cut
OF the Gettysburg railroad--which, together
with large hand, the aforesaid rooster and the
APE norm of Thad Stevens, were the principle
arguments used BY Bowman, during campaign
In Bedford County, and the only talent dis
played by him while conducting the Bedford
Gazette. We know these facts-we were there
aud remember much of the life and times Of
BoUman, alias cold cow heels, .4b. Gordon. &c
We were surprised to see his retention as the
head end front of the national administration
he possesse< no ability, but is fit subject to
be used by men in the plight that the arbitrary
rulers at Washington now fud themselves
Erie Dispatch.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

a MAN SHoT By HIS DgRANGED WIFE
The wife Of Capt. B, L. Bentley, of Monon-
gaheia, Pu., young and beautiful woman, is
subject to periodical arrangement of The mind.
On Wednesday morning last she got possession,
by some means, of the Captains pistols, pro-
cured powder and lead, and loaded them, and
went into the garrett of The house. Discover
ing her Whereabouts, The Captain went after
her, and as he assembled the last fight Of stars,
she presented one of the pistols and fred. The
ball or slug entered his neck, in from. of The
jagnlar vein, assembled through the iaw5one,
and was found lodged in the upper opposite sids
OF the mouth, shattering bones and teeth in its
deadly course, in horrible and frighful maa-
ner. The unfortunate husband is still alive,
but cannot recover
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29
Auditor General.
HON. FRANCIS JORDAN


We notice that the name of this gentleman
is now prominently before the people of this
State for the Office Of Auditor General. The
proposed nomination has been entirely unsoli-
cited by Mr. Jordan, and so far as be is con-
cerned, the Office is seeking The man. This is
right, and as it always ought to be. He is one
Of the ablest men in the State, and would make
an honest and efficient Auditor General, and
one that would be &c honor to the State 1t
is highly important that tie opposition, now
that they are in the ascendaney in this State,
should bring out their most popular and first
class men, Let him be the nominee, and he
will be elected by a rousiug majority, and Sc
cure the State next fall for the opposition can
didate for the Presidency beyond the perad-
venture Of a doubt.
From the Franklin Repository and Transcript.
WHO SHALL BE OUR CANDIDATES +?
A call has been issued for the assembling of
the Peoples Nominating State Convention. in
Harrisburg, on the 9Th Of June next, for the
purpose of selecting candidates, for Auditor
General and for Surveyor General, TO lie sup
ported by the Opposition of Pennsylvania
The question naturally arises, who shall be
our candidates for these important positions! =
who shall be our standard bearers ia the con-
hictl Our cause ls noble one-The People
u.s. Oppression, or Freedom Us. Slavery-and
our leaders should be worthy of tue cause
The difficulty that will be experienced will be
10 make the best selection from the many good
and true men that have been named for these
positions, either of whom would make leader
fitted for the position for which he has been deg
ignated.
While We do not object to others, va will
take the liberty Of suggesting tbs name of
Hon. F. Jordan, Of Bedford, as a gentleman
in every way worthy of the nomination as the
Peoples candidate for the off .e Of Auditor
General. His career as State Senator, his
location in the State, his answering devotion
to the principles os the Peoples cause, all point
him ont as the man for the occasion and for the
position. Give Us Jordan for Auditor Gene
raj; his name would be hailed with loud ac-
claim, which would reVerberate through the
mountains and vaIlies Of Western aud South
ern Pennsylvania, and inspire with still greater
ardor the hosts of Freedom
Gen. Wm Ii. Keim, of Berks, would be the
man for Surveyor General. No more accepta-
bio or available man could be selected Rav-
ing but recently led the Opposition triumphant
ly through the Gibraltar of Locofocoism in
Pennsylvania, his selection as the other cand,-
dato is so clearly indicated By the index of
victory, that he who runs may read
Then give us Jordan aud Keim, and with the
Peoples banner waving Ger US, q glorious tri-
umph is sure to follow the struggle in PennsyI-
yania
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29
THE MARKETS.

BALTIMORE, April &c.
FLOUR-The sales reported we're 100 bbls.
Howard Street Superfuc at S6,I2k and 100
bbls. do at ST, ,l6s, being an advance Of S64
cts. Oh yesterdays sales. We were also ad-
vised of sale of 100 b6ls. choice Ohio Super
at S6,l2 per bbl., but some common brands
may be obtained at So per bbl. Corn Meal is
dull of sale, but beld at 1915 per bbl. for
City and $IaS4, ,l2h for Brandywine mills
Rye Flour is quiet at S4,62kaS4,75 per bbl.
GRAlN-Prime white sold at 175 cts,
choice at $50 cts, and reds from Ia to 1872
cts. per bushel for good to ptine. The Of
ferings reached 1900 bushels Corn was in
light supply, aud white dull, sales being made
at 74a16 cts. for good to prime, and a small
lot Of choice at 7S cts. per busLel Yellow was
steady and active at S0aSl cts. measure. and
SO Cts. weight. Oats are unchanged, and the
supply was only 100 bushels, with sales Of
prme Pennsylvania at Sd cts, and good Vr-
ginia al As cts. per bushel Rye we sill quote
il at 93a97 cts. for Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, April 26.-Flour is quiet !;
sales of Super6ne at S6aS650. Wheat is dull;
sales Of 5000 bushels; red 156al5s cts. !;
white locales els. Corn is steady at SSaS9
cts. Whlskey closed firm at 26a26a cts.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29
MORE ELECTION FRAUDS.

series of disgraceful frauds upon the snf-
frage, committed in Maine, of the last Septem-
ber election, have just been officially exposed.
They resemble in character and rival in mi
1uity those which we're perpetrated in Kansas.
In Hancock plantation l65 illegal votes were
given, aud the residence Of 125 persons, whose
names are returned having voted, could not
be found. Large sums of money wero expend-
ed 70 all these plantations, and paid direct to
the voters at so much per head. Liquor was
freely supplied, and at the polls in Hancock
plantation great numbers OF the voters were
drunk, and some Of them stripped themselves
to the skin and capered about n sight of the
women and children. All the Republican vo-
ters were driven from the polls and their lives
threatened. In Hancock, MIR. Dickey, a Gus
tom House officer, examined the votes and ar
ranged them 10 his liking. In NIudwaska, q
Custom House officer, stood all day over the
ballot box, counted and declared the yotes.-
IN Van Buren the voters we're expelled from
the room while the votes were counted, and a
Mr.. Hammond, an alien, aided in counting and
declaring the votes. All the Democratic votes
were printed on blue paper, to insure per-
formance of the contract on the part of the
paid voters. The legal requirements regard
ing the manner of conducting elections were
fagranily disobeyed, and the Collector of Pas
saInaquoddy was himself in the field, taking
charge of the proceedings. Pa. Telegraph
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

QUENTIN DURwARD, BY Sir Walter Scott.
Peterson 4 Brothers have given us, in the
above named volume, the fifth number Of their
cheap edition of the works Of Sir Walter
Scott, and popular edition it is too, and we
are glad to find they have made tremendous
hlt with this cheap edition of the Waverly
Novels. There is constant demand for these
Immortal productions of the Scottish Shaks-
peare, and here, at last, we have an edition
for the millou-eaeh volume costing bat twen-
ty-tve cents, and the whole series comprised in
twenty-six volumes being furnished for the
small sum of Eve dollars, and sent post paid
to any part of the United States. "Queu,in
Durward''-whieh teens with romantic incl
dents and fine portraltures of character-has
just been issued. Such an opportunity TO OBJ
tain these glorious fictons has never before
been presented to the masses of this country,
Address all orders to T. b. Peterson & B.o-
theirs, 800 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

The citizens of Philadelphia aud of the sew
eral counties OF this Commonwealth attached
TO the Peoples party, and all others who are
opposed to the unwise and extrayagant meas,
ures of the National Administration, are re-
quested to send delegates, equal in number to
its representation in the General Assembly, to
Convention 10 be held at HARRISBURG ON
WEDNESDAY THE 8th OF JUNE, 1859, to noun
mate candidates for Auditor General and Sur
veYor General to be voted for at the General
Election in next October.
HENRY NJ. FULLER,
WIN. Is. MANN, Sec'y. Chairman.
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- CARD.
Allegheny Hale and Female Seminary
EsAENSBUAG, Pa,
Faculty.

RCuEZS.
IL j. OSBRORNE, A. B.. PRINCIPAL Prof .,
LIE Languages and Philosophy
Mm s. Smith, Prof of Mathematics.
JAS. II, Miller, Adjunct Prof. OF Mathamsti,.
Rev. b. +. Stephens, Iecturer on Moral Pbiloso.
ply, sc.
VIM. a. Stephens Prof of English Gram mar. e.
Dr. j. Hughes, Lecturer on Anatomy &c.
Mrs. :. Y. Osborne, Preceptress. Teacher Of Nm
sic, French Botany &c.
Alss Mary illams, Teacher Of Composition, &c.
Price Of Tuition for arm OF L weeks
Common English Branches 81 .;
Higher Branches, including common. each 81
Latin and Greek, each ~
German aud French, each Eg
Book keeping and Commercial calculations %
Ornamental
Drawing . "a
Colored crayon, and water cgiors, each 8 Gn
Oi! painting M
Hair and wax flowers each 2 m
eIls Mofk 3 90
n!tnulol"ef! / 30
Piano music, with use OF instrument 10 %
Beard SI,'o per week including room rent file
furniture eHc. This is one OF the best and cheanes.
institution IN the country. The whole ,xpense per
term need not be more than Twenty-Five dollars
ne sprlug term commences April 5, 1859
For particulars, address the peinci,al.
L. J. OSBORNE, A B.
hansburg, Bedfcrd CO., April %, 1859
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

The following is from Occasional" tho
Washington correspondent of Forney's Press:
II understand that there will shortly be laid
Before Mr.. buchanan the secret of the bitter
hostility toward him Of Brigadier General
bowman, while Mr.. b. was struggling 10 be
President of the United States. General
Bowman is the Administration candidate for
printer of the United States Senate al the
next session Without this be will be nowhere.
Some very curious developments will be laid
before that body when the attempt to elect the
General is fermally nlde.''
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29
FANCY AND DRY GOoDs rExr
torrIcn OF rnE BrproRp RArL RoAp Co

! 800 W A's.Ef urh RAIL ItOA Go.
BEDFORD, BEDFoRD Co. Pa. April 25, 80,
GEALED PROPOSALS viii be received at this
~ oi1ce on Wednesday The 25th day of Nay next.
Tor executing The graduation and masonry Of lhat
portion of the Bedford Rail Road between the towns
of Hopewel and Bloody Run.
Plans. PFofiles, Specifications, and schedules OF
amounts OF work win he exhibited, and blank forms
foi bids obtained By application at this Office for
three days pr yious to the letting.
All propos Is to be directed 10 the chief Epcnieer
or the Bedford Rail Road Company
n o bids will be received after May 25th at G
T. Al. BY order. JOHN FULTON,
Aprll ~, 1893 Chief Engi neer
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GROCERIES,,

stch as Coffee, Sugar, Syrup Nolasses, Tobacco.
oSegArs, Essence Coffee, Spices, Dye Stuffs. Soen'
gfeen s and Black Tea, Shoe BIlekir.g. EpvesS''
1ao 91roohs; Candle Wick, Rice, Chocolate, Candles,
n Tustafa hale, Linseed and Fish OIL Buckets
tubs, &c, cheap for Cash and Prodncf and ~
Punc1uai customers credit of6 mouths win be civ.
nh hankfu for past fayors, We hope 10 receive
iIhsral share Of patronage
remember Inc place, Anderson's Row, opposi,s
liie t.izette Office, is Shoemalers Cheap Store. So
lave even bought before. ~.
Apri. 20, 1885,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

AT the celebration of Wsshington's birthday
ln Berlin, among the distinguished guests was
Baron Won Humboldt, now SO years of age, in
whose honor the subjoined toast was drank
"Baron Won Humboldt--the King Of Science
the latchet of whose shoe other Kings are
not worthy TO unloose"
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

A SLIGHT DIFFERENcE.-To illustrate the
contrast of expenses, as between the private
Express Companies aud the Post ofice-a bag
OF shot (25 poundsl is taken from New York
city TO st. Louis for 80 cents, while the same
weight OF letters is charged As dollars in the
mails. Another expressive fact is that the
Express Companies are responsible for their
fTeights, whilst the Government is not.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

See tue advertisement of Messrs. j. NJ.
Shoemaker & Co. They have a large and
splendid assortment of Spring and Summer
Goods, which they offer at the lowest prices.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

A man lately died in Chester county, Pa,
and left family of children, whose united
weights one ton (2000 los And if they were
laid down in row, witA their heads and feet
touching, heir united length would be ten Mites!
West Chester Republican.
That's undeniatly large family of Mileses.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

We publish, as an answer, ia part, to the
hypocritical article in the last Gazette, on the
continuance Of hard times in Pennsylvania,
the following from the Harrisburg Telegraph.
II will be seen BY it that Mr.. WILLIAM p
ScHEL5 and the other Locofocos of the Senate
care not a baubee for the suffering taxpayers
of Pennsylvania. Here was fine opportuni-
ty TO lessen our burthens, but Mr. Schell and
his brother Locofocos cared more for the 5000
extra pay than they di d for the people, and
consequently they continue our high taxes
Freemen of Bedford Coonty remember these
things
REDUCTION OF STATE TAX.
The people of the State will he surprised to
learn that the bill passed by the Republican
House, reducing the State tax to two mills on
the dollar, was smothered by the finance COM
miitee of the Locofoco Senate, and consequeDt-
ly failed to become law. Knowing the meas
ure to be popular one-that it would be en-
dorsed with great cordiality and unanimity by
the taxpayers of all parties in the Common
wealth-and make capital for the Opposition,
With whom il originated, ana by whom it was
earnestly and ably advocated and carried
through the House the Locofoco Senate per-
nlitted il to die quietly iu committee, and thus
crush The hopes aud disappoint the expecta-
tions of the tax oppressed people Of the State.
For the failure of the measure, therefore, the
Locofoco party is responsible, and the people
should, as we have no doubt they will, speak
out emphatically in condemnation of that party
at the next October election. The Locofoco
members were afraid to show their hands
against measure so important and popular,
and voted for it with the understanding that
the bill was to be qniefly strangled by the
Senate committee.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

SPEECH OF Hon. JOHN HICKMAN. We
call attention of readers to the speech of Hon.
John Hickman, the aLti-Lecompton Democratic
member Of Congress from the Delaware County
District. 1t is pretty severe on the admins
tra:iou, and will repay an attentive persual.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29
HARRISON TOWNSHIP TRIUMPH,

1t viii be remembered that at the election in
March, in Harrison Township, David Miller,
ESD, and Mr.. Deyore were tie. At tho spe-
cial election held in that Township on last Fri
day, Squire Miller beats Devore from fifteen to
fa0entyi Bedford County is coming right =
Gazette please copy.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29
PEOPLES MEETING.

There will be meeting of the Peoples Par
~ held in the Court House on Tuesday evening
Of May Court, for the purpose of appointing
delegates to the Peoples State Convention
Several speeches will be made. All Of all par
ties are invited to attend.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29
Executors Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that etters Testamcn-
= tary have besn granted by the Register of Bed
ford County on the will of Abraham Richey, late
OF Snake Spring, tp-, Bedford County decd to the
undersigned-that all persons indicted to said Es-
tate are required to make immediate payment, and
those having claims will present them duly arthen-
tjcated for settlement.
ABM- RITCHEY JR
JOB MANN,
April 90 1859. Executors.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

Photography taught ,c'thouf erira charge, at
the Iron City College, Piusburg, Pa Students
paying for Full Commercial Course at this
Institution, have the privilege of acquiring this
ar. which, of itself, fn!ly pays for tie cost OF
the entire course
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

Judge Douglas says that he will rot be q
candidate fur the Presidency iu 1860, because
the opposition sure to succeed IN the next
Presidential election.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29
From The GETTYSBURG Star
AUDITOR GENERAl.

The Chambersburg Repository of this week
urges the nomination of Francis Jordan, ESQ ,
of Bedford, as the Peoples candidate for An-
ditor General. Mr.. Jordan is one of the best
men in the State, and his nomination, with
Gen. Keim, of Berks, for Slrveyor General,
would make strong ticket. air. Jordan is an
excellent lawyer, of much business capacity,
and besides is industrious in habits aud pure in
character. lie would nuke frstrate officer.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

The following articles are from the Hunting
don Globe, the Democratic organ of Hunting
don County:
The Washington Union has again changed
hands, and the name dropped to give place 10
that Of 'sThe Constitm,on.' Ii the owners of
the paper would name i, "The Lecompton Con-
stttution," the people would have at first sight
the true character of tue concern. Geo. w.
Bowman, former editor of The Bedford Gazette
but now superintendent of public printing at
Washington, the geulenau, VINO, last fall In
structed the readers of the Gaeette to defeat
Porter for Supreme Judge, if he failed to en-
dorse fully the Lecompton platform, has been
placed in the editorial chair to give the "Con-
sttution" political character. This is bringing
very small potatoes to market, as Bowman has
never been rated higher than very common
country editor. just think Of it Bowman,
editor of the Presidents organ!
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

Oar friend, Capt. W. w. Sellers, the able
editor of the Fulton Republican, made us a
flying visit on Monday last. Next time we
hope he may stay longer.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

We call attention 10 the advertisement of
Messrs. oster & earn, in to days paper. Their
stock of goods are among the best ever brought
TO Bedford. Gall and see tham.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

a goose few days since attempted to fiy
over 'ne barn OF Robert Pollock, Of Perry town.
ship, CLARION Co. Pa, when the wind drove II
upon the lightnlpg.rod, which penetrated rs ncck
and killed il instantly. 10 '0VA
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

TIE OPP FELLows had a procession on
Tuesday. 1t was quito failure. Only few
turned out. DR.. Hickok delivered 40 address
in the Methodist Church, where from 80 to 40
Odd Fellows we're 10 attendance.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

AUCTION. Peugh will offer Oh Monday
next her whole stock of Fancy and Dry Goods,
at public auction. See her advertisement in
another column.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29
NH. SICELHS ACQuTTlB

"A fIEk long and hard struggle al asb,n,,e.
IN City, Mr.. Sickies has been acqnttsd a.S
NJ. SH0ENAKRR & co. have .uecaedrd !, s,.i. ana J.
their stock Of goods, which Is very large and cbas
81 than eyer hetoFe sell In Brdfofa Couxis,iaaap
paft of Ia
Black QrF
Fancy SliSs, LareH1
Cloths, Dtbaige, Chqaies Da~
cais, Detaines, 6aiieoes, Gfag1ams Bo,,..
eheeks, -aipae0s, Fi0nHeis, Ssqrl.. pIg;n o.,
barfed Ca,n6rieks, Hosiery Hqnksrchief, fa's. ["a
190res, Mit, coliars, Ri5bons, HusLins. IT, Ts''
fngs. Cheeks large assortment Of
Mems and Bcys' Weay, from
l2a CTS. up Linens,
ShDfiRgs
bfaek isek and Fancy Cashmere, cloh-, Eut,
CAPS. &c, &C., &c nd
a I.r,, -.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

4 portion of what was once Gen. Cass' farm
and which he offered to sell twenty years age,
for s., 500, is now in the heart of the City of
Detroit, and is valued at So 100000.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

Adam Diller, well known democratic pcli-
tlcian of tae ultra stamp, died at bis residence
in Philadelphia, recently, aged sixty-eigLt
years.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

Ga the IL March, ult. by Rev. G. Hender-
man, Mr.. DAVID SMITH, to Miss CHARLoTrE
STRuPMAN all of Harrison tp.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

Don't forget the meeting on Tuesday nigh
Jet the people attend.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

Mrs. John S. Buckley was burned to death at
Reading, Pa, on last Wednesday, By the cx-
plosion of fluid lamp.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

EXEMPTION LAw.-The following supple
ment to the Exemption law was passed a, the
late session of the Legislature.
AN ACT relative TO the exemption of three
hundred dollars, aud to the widows aud chill
dren of deeedents.
SEC. /. Be it enacted, &c, That the widow
OF children of any decedent entitled TO retain
three hundred dallars out of such decedent's
estate By the law of this Commonwealth, and
every person entitled to the exemption provided
for IN the act, entitled "An Act to exempt pro-
periy to the value of three hundred dollars
from levy and sale on an execution or distress
tor rent, approved the ninth day of April Anno
Domini, one thousand eight hundred aud forty
nine, may reject to retain the same, or any
part thereof, out Of any bank notes, money,
stocks, Judgments, or other indebtedness 10 such
person; and that 10 all cases hereafter where
property shall be set apart 10 said widow aud
children of any decedeut, the same shall be ap-
praised and set apart to said widow and chill
dren by the appraisers of the other personal es-
tate of deccdent
Approved April s, 1859.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-29

What does it mean2 Since Geo w. Bowman
has become the organ grinder for President
Buchanan, the motto, "Ihe Union must and
shall be Preservsd," has been stricken down
from the head Of the organ.