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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-01-14

Mr. Lawrence was declared duly elected i,
and was conducted to the chair by Messrs
Gritman and Mcclure. UpoL taking the chair
he made a neat and happy address. The usual
committees were appointed and the House ad-
journed.
The House re-assembled on Wednesday, and
proceeded to the election of Clerks, when S. J..
Rea, (Ani. Rep.) was elected, receiving 81
votes, and his opponent, Jacob Zsiglcr, 3d.
Judson Holcomb, Of Bradford, was elected AS
sstant Clerk.
Mr. Mcclure read bill to abolish the Board
of Canal Commissioners, which was read and
passed finally Yeas 94, nays 6.
The caucus of the American Republicans
on Wednesday completed The nomination for
House officers, to wit:
TranscribiDg Clerks--John Picking, of Ad-
ans, and f. Ii. Rouch, of Carbon
rgeant-at-Arms--Joh Fleming of Wash
ington.
Assistant Sergesnts-at- Arms, j. Harley, of
Juaiata, L. Gehr, OF Crawford, Joshua Fletch-
or, of Franklin, and 4. S. Ehls, of Berks
county.
PostInaster-S. Il. Stewart.
Doorkeepcr-Jno. G. Morgan.
Assistant Doorkeepcrs-J. b. Reese, S. Me-
Donald, VIM. Gardy, A. W. Kimmerly
MesseDger-A. ID. Davis.
Assistants--James Williams, A. Hemperly,
Wm. Diehl, and w. Il. Reiper.
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WILLIAM f. PACKER.
Executive Chamber, 4
Harrisburg, Jan. 5th, 1859.
PACIFIC ROAD OF TEXAS.

We gather the following facts from the voIu-
muous report of President Fowlks, just pub
lished
The company has twenty-five miles Of road
completed and in running order, at q cost of
$4,000 per mile, worth, therefore, $3.50, 900;
of land ACQUIRING they have 256, 700 acres, of
which al the low estimate of So per acre, will
produce 81 ,0S0, 600, making total OF, 81
Zoo nao.- I-----.as wIvJsuvU Tor the in
debtedness Of the conpany-far above the
mark as we'll as could be certained-would
leave 81 100000 of unincumbercd assets
On the completion of fifty miles, at cores
ponding cost, making the amount of its value
81 100000, there will be $4,000 acres of
land accarring, which, at the same rate, will
be worth $2,560, 900, and the Stute loan of
100000 making the total of the assets then
$3,960,000. This would be an ample basis on
which to build the next fifty miles at cost of
81 ,000, 900; and, in like, or rather in much
greater ratio, the means of the company will be
augmented as the work progresses. On the
completion of the road to the Rio Grande, a
distance of 700 miles, at cost of S20,0U0
per mile, it would represent assets to the value
of $l4,0 10000; the land ACQUIRING, 7,Il68,-
900 acres, at the very low average of $7,50
would represent $53 100000; and the cost of
building the road being paid, there would be
assets to the amount of 36,760,000 in the
possession of tie company, and one of the best
paying roads in the world. The read extended
to the Pacific, distance of 800 miles from Ell
Paso, at cost $4,000 per mile, would still
leave the company $l5.0o0,000 of assets and
800 uiles of road completed, the annual re-
venue from which, allowing $3,000,000 a year
for repairs, he had roughly estimated at $12,-
100000, or $15,600,000 in gross; pamely,
from 10000 travellers, which is fewer than
those who now cross the continent, at $40 each,
$l0,500,o00 from freight, So, 100000 from
iransp portatoD of mails, troops, Subsistence and
material of war. $1,000 COO.
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THE LEGISLATURE.

The State Legislature met at Harrisburg on
Wednesday week. La the Senate all the mem
bers were in their seats, and after the usual
routine of business proceeded to the election of
officers with the following result
Speaker-John Cresswell, DR., Dem; Chief
Clerk--W Ii. Miller, Dem; Assistant Clerk
F. NJ Hutchinson; rgeant-at-Arms--Th
ophilus Snyder; Assistant-Wm. 2. Brady;
Doorkeeper Charles Wolfe; Assistants-J
r. Dunbar, Geo. Ii. Stoever; Messenger
Herman Yerkes; Assstant-M. Long; Tran
scribing Cerks--Messrs. Africa, A. j. Bair,
and VIM. S. Picking.
A committee was appointed to act jointly
with the House to inform the Governor that
both Houses were ready to proceed to business
Adjourned.
The Message was sent in at II o'clock on
Wednesday.
In the House the Secretary of the Common
wealth read the returns of the late election,
when the roll was called. One member was
absent. On motion of Mr. Mcclure, the
House went into an election for Speaker, with
the following result
VIM. G, A. Lawrence, of Dauphin, 81
p. G. GrtmaD, of LuzeIne, 80
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THE TARIFF.

In the last Gazette is an article on the sub
of the Tariff, in which that paper prophesys
from telegraphie rumor from Washington that
there will be nothing done ON the Tariff ques-
tion this winter, aud charges the failure in ad-
vance on the Opposition. Was ever anything
more silly! The dispatch runs thus that the
Opposition s'have come to the unanimous con-
clusion that parties and politics are so shaped
in the present Congress, that nothing will be
effected during this session, concerning a modi-
fcation Of the Tariff" That paper interperts
the dispatch that "they are determined that
nothing shall be effected during this session OF
Congress concerning the modification of the
Tariff . How silly We, for our part, have
come TO the same conclusion, for these reasons :;
The present Congress is largely LocOfoco in
both branches the Chairmen of the Committees
in both branches TO which the Tariff is refer
red, are both Locofoco Free Traders Loeofo-
coism is in the aseendancy in every branch of
tho Government, and If nothing is done on this
question TO advance the interests of the toiing
millions, thaf party, and that party only wiH
be TO blame. The Opposition will support aud
do all they can to have the duties on foreign
articles increased
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-01-14
BEDFORD INQUIRER.

Executive has been greatly reduced by the trans
fer of patronage from the Governor TO the peo-
pie. This is in accordance with the principles
of self government, out it must be scknowl-
edged that in relieving the Executive from ma.
ny serious responsibilities, it has diminished his
ability to maintain the rights Of the State
against Federal aud other ehcroacimen's, aud
has thrown greater share of responsibility up
on the people. The extensive patronage of the
Federal Government, and the large salaries
paid to its officers, in comparison with those OF
the State, present constant inducements to our
citizens to overlook the State in the pursuit OF
more lucrative emplcyments under the U. Sta
ties. 1t is, therefore, the more necessary that
the people should guard the sovereignty of the
State with increasing watehiulness.
The constitution of the U. States contains
the great fundamental principle which should
govern its construction on every question re-
specting tbs extent of the Federal power
ssThe powers not delegated to the U. States by
the constitution, nor prohibited by it to the
States, are rcserv ved to the States respectively,
or to the people II is on this broad platform
that every claim of Federal power, not grant
ed by the constitution, should be sternly resist
ed. The tendency to Capitalization is So great,
and the overshadowing influences of power and
patronage so seductive that liberty cannot loog
be preserved without the exercise of slecpess
vigilance in enforcing strict construction Of
the Federal compact. The doctrine of State
rights is the doctrine of true liberty. Popular
sovereignty is the life blood Of our free insti-
tu'ions, aud the palladiam of our safety. Ev-
cry patriotic indueement to sustain those great
principles should be fearlcssly 5eld out to our
citizens, and every unauthorized assumption of
power should be resisted with unceasiug energy,
ond by all constitutional means.
Having now discharged the duty imposed on
the Executive, by the constitution, l cannot
conclude without coDgratulating you upon the
peculiarly favorable auspices under which you
enter upon the session Of 1859. Few impor-
tans subjects of legislation press upon your at
tentlon. Prudence, frmness, fidelity watch
full regard for the interest of TIE Commonwealth
"a jealous guardianship of her fnances-oD
the part of the government--are all that are
required, under Providence, to ensure the con-
tinuance and increase Of our onward prosperity.
Penusy lvania may then, at no remote period,
rejoice iu the extinguishment of her public debt
the repeal of the onerous and burGensome
taxes-a fame and credit untarnished-a free
and popular educational system--and an in-
dustrious and loyal people, prosperous aud hap
py.
WILLIAM +. PACKER.
Executive Chamber,
Harrisburg, Jan. 9Th, 1859.
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ToF me fnf
MY SUNBEAM.

lis not at all an idle dream
Trust me when / tell you So
really caught sunbeam,
Many, many years ago.
1t CHANGED to break upon my wav.
Just as sunlight often will,
l seized the golden CLEAN of day.
And l hold possession still.
But how took the sunny fay.
10 tell, maybe, would not do,
This much am allowed to say,
AS lover did WOO.
SO upon my path Of life,
Ever since that lucky day,
MY Sunbeam (some may call II wjf.l
Has shone CHEEKY ray.
Abroad The world does often gloam,
But do not care for this,
Since in the sweet retreat Of home.
Sunshine glad | never miss
My dear Sunbeam it is to me
More than all the world beside;
The years have sped SO happily
Ever since it was my bride.
BEDFORD, Jan. II, 1853.
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COEJUX.
From the Yankee RLnde


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you such youthful look Woods Hair Re-
siorative. To what agency am 1 to attribute
your Increased beauty, my dear MADAME Sir.
you are very complementary, but am indebted
to Professor Woods beautiful hair tonic. Sir.
since sa" you last you have grown twenty
years younger, how is it I, A fact, my dear sir.
1 am using Woods Hair Restorative. Why,
my dear friend, you wore scratch a year ago.
aud now you have splendid head of black
hair, to what miracle are you indebted /? Pro-
lessor Wood Is the miracle man, his tonic did
II. am told, madam, that the nervous head
ache you were once troubled with has left You
Yes sir, by the aid of Woods Hair Restorative.
Such is the language all over the country, and
there Is no fiction or Imagination about it, read
er. Woods Hair restorative is an honest and
truly medicinal, as well as scientific preparation.
and '0iA DO all this. Try it and see If We are
not correct.
CaMion.- Beware of worthless limitations.
as several are already in the market, called by
different names. Use none unless the words
professor Woods Hair Restorative, Depot St.
Louis, Mo, and New York; are blown in the
bottle: Sold by all Druggists and Patent Med
lcine Dealers. Also BY all Fancy aud Toilet
goods dealers in the United States and Cana
das. See advertisement
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-01-14

AFRAID OF INVESTIGATIONS Mr.. Covode,
the attentive Republican Representative from
the Wes;morelaud district in this State, brought
the Presidents Pittsburg letter before the
House in a very couspicucus manner. We cut
the Following from the Congressional Globe of
a recent date:
"Mr. Covode asked leave to offer the follow
ing resolution:
Resolved, That committee, consisting OF
five members, be appointed to inquire into the
facts, charged by the President of the United
States, as contained in his letter to the presi.
dent of the centenary celebration, held in Pitts
burgb, on the 25th day of November last, up
on certain individuals, Of having sent money
into the State of Pennsy ylvania to influence the
late congressional elections in sai0 State, in
opposition to his wishes; and to report the
names of the persons implicated.
Mr. Jones, of Tennessee object to that
resolution.
Mr.. Covodc-Is the gentleman afraid of the
investigation? Llughter.l
Mr., MilleI--l object to the resolution, if no
enc else does"
The fact that two democrats thrust them
selves forward to choke off the resolution,
at one time, shows that our representative
touched very sensitive spot s'The CALLED
lde winces."
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-01-14
Reuben Gates No. 26, February Term, 1859, in

Reuben Gates No. 26, February Term, 1859, in
VS.. the Common Pleas of Bedford
MaryC Gates. County.
Alias Subpoena on Libel for Divorce.
Notice is hereby given to the Defendant, in the
above stated case, that aSubpoena, and alias Sub
poena on libel for Divorce, has been issued; the
last of said writs is returnable 2d Mopday, 14tb
day of February, next and that the said Defendant
is required to appear on or before aid day and
answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, provided
for by act of Assembly, and herein fail not
VIM. ). PLUKE, Sheriff:
Jan IA 1859
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-01-14

On the 23d ult., FRANK. infant son of John
and Emmarine Minnick, aged year, months
and 5 days.
In the vicinity OF Pattonsyille on the MORN
ing of the 29;h of December, HARRIET OLIVIA.
daughter of Adam and Lethe Ann Haderhap.
aged months and 13 DAYS.
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Administrators Notice.

LETTERS of Administration having been grant
cd to the subscriber living in Napier Township, on
the Estate of James Smith, late of St. Clair Town
ships all persons indebted to said Estate notified
to make payment Immediately, and those having
claims against the same viii present them properly
authenticated for settlement.
MAHLON H. SMITH, -fdm'r,
JAN IA, 1859.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-01-14

Gov. Medary has ordered four compan;e,
Dragons to the scene of warfare, and has c,n
ed ont the militia in Linn and Bourbon Coa'
ties, and has sent for arms and ammun;,;on
1t may be that the Federal Government n;Ii -
It's connection with Kansas in an bono,.hu
manner, brt the proof of the pudding il y
the eating.-N Y. Tribune. "
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-01-14

LANDS FOR SALE.-We call the attention of
all those who wish to purchase choice Western
and Bedford County lands, to the advertisement
of VIM. NJ. Hall, Esq, in to-day's paper.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-01-14

ILLINOIS SENAToR.-0n Wednesday week
Senator Douglas was reelected by the Illinois
Legislature to the United States Senate from
the 4th day of March next. The vote stood
Lincoln 46, Douglas 81.
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MAR1IED.

In st. Clair Township on the Goth ult., by
Thomas Oldham Esq, Mr.. VIM Mock to Miss
SARAH BLACKBURN, both of said township.
On Tuesday, the 1lth inst, By Rev. R. F.
Sample, MIR. JOHN W. BEELER to Miss ELI
zABETH CRIGER, 10th of Bedford township.
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COURT PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS the Honorable FRANCIS NJ KIM
w NELL, President of the several Courts of Com
mon Pleas in the counties composing the 18th Ju-
dicia District, and Justice of the Courts OF Over
and Termiaer, and General Jail Delivery, for the
trial of capital and other offenders in the said Dis
trict-and A. j. SNIvELY and JOHN G.. HARTLEY,
Esquires, Judges ofthe Coults of Common Pleas
and Justices of the Court of Oyer and Terminer,
and General Jail Delivery for the trial of all capt.
tai and other offenders in the county of Bedford
have issued their precept and to me directed, for
holding Court of Common Pleas, and General
Jail Delivery, and Court of Oyer and Terminer al
Bedford. on MONDAY the l4th day of February
next. NOTICE is hereby given to all the Justices
of the Peace, the Coroner and Constables within
the said county of Bedford, that they be then and
there in their proper persons, with their rolls rec.
ords, and inquisitions examinations and other re.
membranes, to do those things which TO their off,
ces and in that behalf appertain to be done, and
also they who will prosecute against the prisoners
that shall be in the Jail of Bedford county,
to be then and there to prosecute against them as
shall be just
WILLIAM s. FLUKE, Sheriff.
SherfSs Office Bedford, JAM IA, 1859.
DR.. john Compiler, No. 25, February Term, 1889
vs. in the COMMON Pleas of Bed
Ellen Compiler. ford County,
Alias Subpoena on Libel for Divorce,
Notice is hereby given to the Defendant in the
above stated case, that a Subpoena, and alias
Subpoena on Libel for Divorce has been ssued the
last of said writs is returnabe, I'd Monday, l4th
day of February, next, and that the said Defendant
is required to appear or before said day and
answer to the complaint Of the Plaintiff provided
for by act of Assembly, and herein fail not.
WIN. S. FLUKE, Sheriff:
Jan. IA, 1859.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-01-14

Hon. VIM. P. Schei, of the Senate, and
George w. Williams, Rsq., of the House, have
our thanks for valuable public documents.
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Proposed Territories.

''DacoTah' is the western half of what was
Minnesota Territory. When the State was
formed, e line was drawn thro' the middle of
the Territory from north to south. The east
ern part became the State of Minnesota the
western is unorganized and without govern
ment.
'sArlzona" is combination of the south part
Of New Mexico, with that Mesila Valley strip
of land which We purchased from Mexico in
1854. The latter is without a local govern
ment.
''Navada" is the western half of Utah, lying
between Salt Lake and California.
.'Larimie' means the western part of Ne
braska, 10 which the fort of that name is situ-
ated
spikes Pcak' is in the Rocky Mountain
chain, In the western part of Kansas. which
part it is proposed to cut off for the new Ter
rltory.
"Superior," or 'Ontonagon,' is the peuinsu-
la between lakes Superior and Michigan part
of which now belongs to Michigan aid part to
Wisconsin.
The New CENsUs.-The appointment for
members of Congress, under the census of
1860, will make great change in the repre-
Sentatiou of several States, judging from the
votes at the recent election in some of the
Westarn States. Illinois, with nine members
Of Congress, has given 100000 votes, while
Massachusetts,, with eleven representatives has
given vote within fraction of that of Illi-
nois. Compared with the votes of many other
States the discrepancy is still greater, The
elections at the West were, however, held un-
der greater excitement and called ont fuller
vote than in most of the old States.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-01-14

See advertisement of Sanfords Liver Invig-
orator.
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The accounts from Kansas indicate that, in
spite of all the boasts of the Administration
presses over the pacifcation of that territory,
civil war is to be renewed there in all its hor-
rors. 1t is stated that that Hamilton, the
leader of the band of ruttians who committed
the horrible murder at Choteau's Trading Post
last May, has again taken the field, and is CON-
mittiDg new outrages. The defence of the in
hsbitants against this invasion from Missouri
having been wholly neglected by the Federal
authorities, has been taken in hand BY the very
Captain Montgomery whom, according to re-
cent accoun is from Washington, the Government
are determined to arrest and try as murderer
and robber. As the Federal authorities seem
to be powerless to preserve the peace of the
Territory, perhaps they could not do batter than
to allow Hamilton and Montgomery to fight it
OUT. Hitherto, at the moment when Montgomery
has beea on the point of victory, the Govern
ment has iuterferred just in time to save Hara-
ilton from the fate he deserved. So far from de-
Tending the people of Kansas against force aud
violence, the only thing yet done has been to
prevent them FROM defending and righting them
selves. 1t is, however, stated that in the pres.
rent instance, somo energy is TO be shown.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-04-20
A Young Lady that Carries a
Pistol

The NeSark Mercury say. "A gentleman
residing near Caldwell. sbiIe driving from this
city to his home one dark nigh, not long since.
pvertook on the road young lady. who vas
Walking toward Bloomfield. lie invited her
TO get ~ and ride. aud iuquired The cause Of
her b.iug out alone a. that time Of night She
replied that she had arrived in New ark 100
ate for the stage TO Bloomfield. where sho
was going To visit some friends. and had con-
eladed. AZ the distance was not great. 10 walk
oui thee rather than to remain ln the cls,
The gentleman then askrd her II she was not
afraid Ia be alone on the public highway. aud
Al that hour. aud on.sueh dark nigh. oh.
no. ,hf.repl.d. have carried q pistol for
tso years past. aud am never sfrsid.' The
gentleman looked ., the speaker. aud saw she
~as not orly young bu, fair. aud came to the
conclusion that her education had BEEN some
what different from that ef our city belles.
~ho think IL en- awful matter 10 be left alono
for half a minute in the middle of . roosa
he young lady. the gentleman learned. 10 Of
the highest resreetsbIlity. aud had come from
Pennsyl,snis 10 visit her friends here. alone.
She. az Gollll,ss veil all. 10 tsis care OF
herself"
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-04-20

The New Albany Tribune ssys: Ia vie.
OF the question raised at lAssys,se ~ NJ.
Gregory. concerning the sfT.e, ss lise s.a>bcs
city law. upon the terms 81 ,ks ssvxrs, city
officers. the Council at its lns, - rsis., ses.ses
ted the opinions Of Judge 7 l. Suah. radgs
Otio. Randall Crawford. spd,Ae City Attor-
u-y upon the subject These spmiors were
flied with the city clerk yesterday We rr.-
suine il would be matter Of very latis in.er-
est to the great majority Of on. readers to pub
lish il full. the reasons sc forth BY tl.e.e le-
gal gentlemen. for coming TO abe eontlasisn
they have arrived at. Suffice ia to say lhat
they all concur in believing Mr.. G.egcry's
views upon this subject t. be wrong. aud that.
consequently, an electisa must he held irrt
month for al city officers. In this opinion,
We beliese they are sustained by every law
yer in the city. W. supposs this question
may now be considered settled. 30 far m New
Albany is concerned
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-04-20

II Gen. Joe Lane. Of Oregon has been mi.
The a.tare Of the Democratic obligation IL not
given "a the papers. bat the creed Of the 30
ei.ty OF A 1housond Aud One. Wa prssen-
Isd 10 Baltimore Democrat q fv evenings
sgs at the Bates House. and subscribed TO by
him With he exception Of item. The
creed reads ia the form Of Questions. ss fol.
lows: DO YOU believe that the sun is brass
ball that the moon IN made Of green cheese.
aud that a man hives in the moon te eat the
CHEESE hat The stars sfe hint stones. that the
Pope of Rome is woman; that the Queen Of
Enslsnd ia usan in di,guise; that Joe Lane
oI Oie-un 10 Ia be the next President; that
.srdines are The grahd children Of whales:
that Hon. X Ryan understands Spani-h
AID should be seut 10 Bog0ts; that James n
Foley understands English aud should have
bssu returned 20 Congress. that railroad en-.
eiees eat FIRE: that dogs die whenever their
'.lay" - pat; that drinking sherry co bier
~ili make a man shoemaker; that oysters
efow in c""s--
iAff Wv rtfAtb. fft tNoft
knew that o.sIrts "growed in shells, for be
had sced 49, With his refusal 10 proceed
" i,h the recitation ~ the greed the initiation
sra.ed. Ia this respect he i. not ,qosi to Joe
Lsn>. ~bo. he "beleves." Will ie the next
Pr'sid'ut Lane wen, through the fammany
"I'rstion. but the Baltimerran "sfuck" " hen
u ~as qaired Of him to say oy,irr> grew IN
eAus The Bsiii,n"reaa was verdsni but he
was honest lie knew q, ster. wer, prod daced
- ,i.lls AID - d,-s Lave Ne rrc-um". but
u II Was recrssary for The Drmocfai,c part,
that La'~ si-e1td LAY oysters had their origin
sbd main ain,d their existence 10 tau cans or
raithsrs jar. We rather guess he wuf-sd Ego
"a" AID 90 through = a, he DAD with Tam
many.