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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1860-06-29

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Always on hand. spIeudId assortment OF Diamond
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States, AT moderate prices
Silver plated Tea Sets, Silver plated KNIVES aud
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CALIFORNIA GOLD BOUGHT Or MADE UP TO
ORDER
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address
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PIANOS, equal 10 those Tor which he received the
Prize Medal in London in 1881.
All orders promptly attended %, and great care
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lie has Tese"ed, during tae last f;e=' years,
more Medals ban any O hyf maker, from be Frank
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NOTICE OF INQUISITION.

Bedford Up, June 22d.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
J. H. PATTERSON.

FROM PIKE's PEAK.-Late arrivals from Pike's Peak state that crime and vio- lence still prevail there. Three sporting men. Carl Wood, George Steele and John Rocker in state of intoxicatlon, entered the office of the Rocky Mountain News, at Denver, seized Wm. H. Byers, editor, braEdishing cooked revolvers, and threat ened to kill him instantly, or any one who should attempt to interfere, and forced him to accompany them to the Criterion saloon, where they became more violent in their threats and demonstrations. Edward Jumps, proprietor of the saloon, succeeded in getting their attention, while Byers was taken out the back entrance and escorted to his office. The men then mounted and and rode to the News office; they threat ened to shoot Byers, and fired several shots at the office; the firing was return ed and Steele was slightly wounded The whole city was aroused and pursuit for the offenders commenced. Steele was met returning to town. He was shot in the head by Thomas Pollock and killed. The other two were taken and detained for trial by the vigilance committee. Wood was formerly " destroying angel' in Utah. s.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
TICKET.
FOR PRESIDENT, JOHN c. BRECKENRIDGE, or KESrucKY.
FOR vIcE-pREsrpESr, GENERAL JO. LANE,
OF OREGON.

"The ConsStution and the equality of States these are the symbols of everlasting union. Letthes be the -rallying cries of the people, BREcKISRrDGE.
 ssInstead of breaking up the Union, we in- tend to strengthen and to lengthen it.-BREcK- INRIpGE."
 eIam an American citizen--a Kentuckian- who never did an act or cherished thought that was not full of devotion to the Constitu- tion and the ion."-BREcKINRIDGE.
 ssWe know no section as distinct from the ether; we know the Consultation and the States under it, and their rights as guaranteed under that instrument."-JosEPH LANE.
 DEMOCRATIC NATIoNNL FIX. COMMITTEE.
 The following named gentlemen compose this Committee
 HoN. I. l.. STEVENS, of Oregon, CHAIRMAN. HON. R. VI JOHNSON. of Arkansas. HoN. JELFERsoN DAVIS, of Mississippi. HoN. JESSE D. BRIGHT, of Indiana. HoN. THowAs B. FLORENCE, ,, of Pennsylvania. HoN. GEO. W. HUGHES, of Maryland. HoN. JOHN w. STEVENSON, of Kentucky. HoN JOHN R. THOMPSON, of New Jersey. HoN A. B. MEEK, of Alabama.
 AuGusrus ScHELL, EsQ, of New York. ISAAC A. WRIGHT, EsQ, of Massachusetts. HoN. JAS. c. BERREr, of Washington, D. c. VIM. FLYNN, Esq., of Washington, D. C. WALTER LENox, Esq., of Washington, D. c. M. w. CLusKEy, Memphis, Tenn, SEc'RY. c. w BRIGG, of Wash'ton, D. C.. TREA'ER.
 All communications should be addressed to HoN. ISAAC I. STEVENS, Chairman, of Wash ington. D. C.. Rooms of the Committee at No. 28, A street.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29

that this is all our duty. l shall most readily concur in anything which tends to the per formance of that duty. But cannot go into any general discussion about the rights of the people while under the Territorial Govern ment, and do more than they are permitted to do by that constitution which creates gov ernment over them"
 - DANIEL WEBSTER.
 So that in regard to slave property, as in regard to any other property recognized and guarded by the Constitution, it is the duty, according to the Supreme Court, of all the courts of the country, to protect and guard 1t by their decision whenever the question is brought before them. To which I only add, that the judicial decisions in favor must be sustained. (Applause.)
 If present remedies are inadequate to sus- tain these decisions, would have nothing more done. l, with many other public men in the country, believe they are adequate. If they are motif they cannot be enforced for want of the proper legislation to enforce them, sufficient legislation must be passed, or our Government is failure. (Applause. )-[ John c. Breckinridge at Frankfort.
 Gentlemen, l see no escape from this con- clusion.
 HENRY CLAY ON SLAVERY IN THE TERRI roRIEs.--In 1897, Henry Clay, then Senator of the United States, introduced the following resolutions into the Senate:
 RESOLVED, That any attempt of Congress to prohibit slavery in the Territories of the Uni ted States would create serious alarm and just apprehensions, would be violation of good faith toward the inhabitants of such Ter ritory who have removed thereto with their slaves. and because, when such Territory shall be admitted into the Union as a State THE PEOPLE THEREOF SHALL BE ENTITLED TO DE- cIDE THAT QUESTION EXCLUSIVELY FOR THEM SELVES.
 ABoLIsHING SLAVERY IN THE STATES THE
 REAL OBJECT OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.
 Admit that abolition in the States is what ALL MEN OUGHT TO STRIVE FOR, and 1t is clear that large majority are not preparation this, politically attempt what will certainly involve us in DEFEAT AND FAILURE? or shall we not rather attempt that which majority ARE ripe for, and thus, by our consequent triumph, INVITE THAT MAJORITY TO GO FUR THEIR? Shall we insist on having all the possible eggs now, or be content to await their appearance day by day? The latter seems to us the only rational, sensible course. We care not HOW FAST Messrs Birney & Co.,. may RIPEEN PUBLIC SENTIMENT IN THE NORTH FOR EMANCIPATION; WE WILL AID THEM to the best of our ability bat we will not re- fuse the good NOW within our reach of defer ence to that which is as yet unattainable. MT. Birney's ''ultimatum" may be just what he sees fit; we have not proposed to modify or meddle with it. We only ask that he shall not interdict and prevent the doing of SOME good at once, merely because he would like to do MORE good as WE SHALL ALSO, WHEN EVER TT SHALL HAVE BECOME PRAC- TICABLE.-[New York Tribune, July 2Sth, 1854.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
DIES d ggE WEEKLY CgTgBBUe

for the life of us where the gentleman stood or whether he had any party or prIn- ciples at all.
 MT. Cypert seemed to get disgusted with his own argument towards the close of his speech, and said; "lel's quit this ne- gro talk There has been enough tune spent talking on this subject, to buy all the negroes in the South!" Let us see what this sum would be, carried out in moderate figures. Estimating the present number of negroes at an average oi SSOO, we should have a total value S3,200, ,OOO,- 900. an enormous sum-exceeding the public debt of Great Britain. Expensive talk that! As the French say L eau en vient la bouche-that makes ones mouth water.
 think it is undoubtedly time to quit "ths negro talk" MT. Cypert, and go to collecting, for there is hardly money enough in the United States now to dis charge the debt incurred by this high priced talking. "This State" says MT. Cypert in a transport of enthusiasm, twill go for Bell by 5000 majority" We had before noted the fact that MT. Cypert was very defective in political arithmetic, for he told us here in the Point, before the re- turns had come in, that he was sure to beat Hndman 1000 in Washington coun- ty. But when the returns come in, Hind man had majority of SSO; a small mis- take of only 1880 votes in one county Taking this calculation in Washington county as basis, and we should have a majority in the whole State of 1000 lover the lefl for MT. Cyperl's cand i'd ate
 But MT. Editor, have extended these observations farther than 1 anticipated In this notice of MT. Cyperl's speech am conscious that have done him no injus- tice. felt compelled to vindcale my par ty from the odious charges of treason and disunon which was so indiscriminaiely heaped upon them.
 Respectfully,
 SCHIMMMELMANN.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
MA1L AnRAsormrsrs, &o.-Our sub


 MAIL ARRANGEMENTS, &o.-Our sub- scribers on the route from Des Arc to Atlanta, and the routes connecting there, have failed to receive their papers in due time for two weeks past. Last week the stage driver promised to wait until half- past ten. Our papers were in the office at fifteen minutes after ten, but the stage had left and our papers laid over from Tuesday until Friday night. How the driver obtained the mail-bags, we leave those in the Post office here to explain. The truth is, the mail line from Des Arc westward has been running without a schedule for months past. The stage dri. yer demands the mail at such time as best pleases him, in behalf of the contractors. There is no regular hour for the arrival or departure of this mail. Little Rock papers are often three weeks in coming to hand. If there is U. S. Mail Agent in the State, why don't he turn his atten- ton this way. Post offices are badly managed. Contractors are carrying the mails without schedules. Hundreds of letters are sent by private conveyance to Memphis and Little Rock. Everything connected with mail facilities is an uncer- tainty. The government should look into these outrages and have them corrected. Have we U. s. Mail Agent in the State? If so, where is he?
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29

DEMOCRATIC STANDARD.-We are in receipt of the first and second numbers of this paper, edited and published by w. B. NICHOLS, Clarendon, Monroe county, Ark. It is neat sheet, and MT. Nichols gives unmistakable evidence that he has had experience in aprintipg office. He places at his masthead the names of BREcKIN- RIDGE and LANE, which is sufficient to indicate his political soundness. The cit izens of Clarendon, and adjacent country, should support MT. Nichols with willing minds. We do not mean with "good wishes' alone, but take the Standard, pay for it, advertise literally, and don't get unified because he dares to speak his sen ,iments, and send your printing to some other office, and pay larger price for it than the Standard office would charge. Support your home press.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29

RaB It turns out that three of the most prominent Douglas men in the State of Alabama, John Forsyth, Huckabee and Parsons, voted for the $200,000 military resolutions passed by the last Legislature, and now frequently referred to by the Douglas speakers In the North as evidence of the disunion plans afoot in the Southern States.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
IteoPOOtIuITy
 SCHIMMME ELM MN.


 MR. YANcEY.-Hon. Wm. l.. Yan- cey has written somewhat extended letter to the Democracy of Tennessee, in reply to misrepresentatons of his antece- dent position and aims, made in pub Ished card signed by Wm. H. Carroll and H. M. Watterson, of that State. Mir. Yancey takes occasion to answer gene rally and particularly the various charges brought against him of being disunioh- ist, of desiring to "preciptale the Cotton States into revolution" &c.; and in re. gard to the latter expression in the Slaughter letter, he admits that the Ian- guage was loosely used, but, he adds, "Wben it was written, I had in my head no scheme of disunion. have had none since; 1 have none now. Then, as now, was for using all proper means for maintaining our rights within the Union. J MT. Yancey maintains that he has always supported the measures of the Democratic party; and further adds: "If to sustain the integrity of the Democratic party is to be true 10 it's principles, then l claim to be better Democrat than Messrs. Carroll and Watterson, or their chief, MT. Douglas
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
.ggnsantssrag0s.,s .v'osice.

THE undersigned, having been appoint | ed administrator of the estate of A. B.. Hope, deceased, all persons having claims against the same are requested to present the same, legally authenticated, within the time prescribed by law, and all those indebted to said estate are requested to come forward and settle the same without delay.
 G1Y" All those indebted to the firm of Mad dox S Hope must make immediate payment, as further indulgence cannot be given.
 w E. M.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29

Cor. J. H. PATTERsoN.-Thi gentle man, having been designated as one of the assistant Bell and Everett electors, ad :. dresses the editor of .Augusta Standard the following letter, which is in every re- spect worthy of its author. The Colonel takes patriotic view of the position of parties, and this alone would cause him to support BREcKINRIeE and LANE in pre- ference to either Douglas or Bell:
 AUGUSTA, August 9, 1860.
 MIR. LEWIS: DEAR SIR:-I notice in the State Gazette, and other papers, that l have been named as assistant eIector, on behalf of what is called the Union party. 1 beg leave to say, through your paper, that l have no disposition to engage in politics, or to make myself prominent as an advocate in any political party, bu, only desire to exercise the common right of a citizen, through the ballot-box. Yet, did seek to exert an influence other than a single vote, it would be in favor of that organization whose constitutional views upon the subject of slavery are clearly de- fined; holding, as l do, that this question, though necessarily sectional is al prese nt paramount to all others which at this time agitate the public mind, and that the South ought no longer to avoid the issue, but that she should demand an unequivocaF vote upon it by the nation. To skulk the issue would be to make concessions of our rights, and still leave the subject open to con- struction by those who may go into office under a platform of ''the Union, the Con- stitution, and the enforcement of the laws"
 With these views even if feltinclined to take part in the present Presidential contest, could not advocate the Bell and Everett ticket to the prejudice of Breckin- ridge and Lane, holding the latter to be planted upon platform that will admit of no double construction, as to what the rights of the South are under the Consti- tuition. Very respectfully,
 ]. H. PATTERSON.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
nr A corresponde on board the Uni

R A correspondent on board the Uni ted States steamer Water Witch complains of that vessels lack of success in capturing slavers, having in several instances been jus, in time to be too late. Our corres- ponden, relates that so we'll concerted are the plans of those engaged in that illegal traffic on the island of Cuba, that it is aI- most impossible to effect the capture of a slayer, 10 whom, when off the coast, tele- graphic or other signals are made, so as to warn them of danger. Two cargoes of slaves are stated to have been recently landed at Cienfuegos and Trinidad, with the knowledge of the authorities.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
Best Route.

DERSONs travelling Eastwad from Des l. Are, will find it to their interest after travelling about ten miles, to take the left hand where the road forks and cross Cache river at the Upper Ferry, which is the oldest and best road, and Ferry clear of canseway and mud. They can get Ferried at half price and will get printed instructions to travel towards Memphis, which will save trouble and ex- pense. Plenty corn and Nfodder. Attentive ferrymen always at hand.
 GEORGE W. MAYBERRY,
 auS2s-tf. Proprietor.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
TOWN ORDINANCES
I Passed August p, 1S6O.l

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Town Council of Des Arc, That all Owners or Consgnees of freight allowing the same to remain on the wharf more than forty-eight hours after it's delivery from the boats, shall pay 10 cts. per 100 lbs. for each and every day, or part of a day it shall so remain. And no freight for shipment, shall remain more than seventy-two hours on the wharf, under the same penalty. except in such cases as the wharf master shall see proper to extend the time.
 s. R. BROWN, Mayor D. P. BLACK, Recorder
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
lGDWnAsrI0 0NAAe
REMOVAL!

THE undersigned has removed his Carpet X and Curtain business, to the Jackson Block, 363 Main Street, where he is prepared to show the best assortment of Carpet and Curtain Goods in Memphis. Velvet, Tapes try, Brussels, Super and Common Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Mating, Cocoa Mating, etc. Silk, Damask, Lade and Common Curtains, Tassels, Loops, Bands, Picture Cord, Corni- ces, etc.; Buff and White Holland of differ ent widths; Gilt, Landscape and Plain Shades. Floor Oil Cloths, from six to twenty four feet wide.
 Finkle So Lyons' Family Sewing Machine, the best machine made, for from $55 to $l30, The best of workmen on hand to cut, make and lay carpets, hang curtains, shades, &c.
 H. M. GROSVENER,
 Jackson Block, 363 Main St., Memphis. ie20-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29

In Mexico, the prospects of General Comonfort are spoken of very confidently by some. Among the various rumors in circula- tion is one that Miramon is to be made En- peror of Mexico. This proposition is said to have come from the foreign diplomatic body. On the other hand, Mathews, British charge, was about to levy on the private property of Miramon, Corono, Ledo and other leaders, in retaliation for the forced loans exacted from British subjects
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
Ma. BarcKrrnrDer OPPOSED r,

MR. BREcKrSRIpeE OPPOSED TO EmANcIpATIoN.- man has ever been presented 10 the American people for the Presidency, who has been more bitterly assailed than MT. Breckinridge. He has been charged with Squalter Sovereignty, which has been proven from his published speeches, to be entirely groundless. He has been charged with signing petition to Gov. Wise, for the pardon of Old John Brown, which by letter from Gov. Wise, is proven to be an infan'ous lie He has been charged with being so anti slavery as to employ white seruants, and with being an Emancipationist, both of which charges have been set aside as falsehoods, manufactured by his opponents 10 bolster up their sinking cause. The following paragraph from the Kentucky Hatesnsan, the home organ of MT. Breck- inridge, is an authentic denial of MT. Breckinridge ever having been an Eman- cipationist. Those who have recently been so loud in making these charges, we trust, will hereafter keep their mouths closed, or we shall, for once in their lives give their names a place in our columns. Bot read the statement:
 "It is charged that Mir. Breckinridge voted the emancination ticket in 1S49 The facts are: He was in that year can didate on the pro-slavery ticket for the Legislature and opposed the emancipation cause from every stump in the county. He voted against his uncle, Rev. R. J. Breckinridge, and MT. Shy, who were the emancipation candidates for the con- venton. So much for that slander We shall hereafter notice at further length these charges" |"
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
DIES ARG CITIZEN.
J. c. MORRILL,, EDITOR.
DIES ARC, ARKANSAS: WEDNESDAY,. AUGUST 29, 1860
Prairie County Agricultural and Me-
 chanical Fair.

By reference to the proceedings of re- cent meeting of this Society, it will be seen that they hold their Fourth Annual Fair at Des Arc, commencing on Wednes- day the 24th day of October next, to con- tinue three days. A list of Premiums, &c., will be published next week.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
. AUCTION SALE
 Fall and Winter Goods !!

I WILL commence AUCTION SALES the | middle or last of September, 1860 Due notice will be given. A general assortment of Dry Goods, Negro and Plantation Goods, Negro Brogans and Boots, and Boots and Shoes of almost all kinds, Negro Linseys, Cotton Stripes, Kerseys, Osnaburgs, Jeans, Cotton ades, Blankets, Ready Made Clothing, Hats and Bonnets. Saddlery, Carpenters and Plan tation Tools, Straw Cutters, Nails, Castings. China and Glass Ware. Also. a general as- sortment of Hardware, Books and Stationery. Tobacco, Tinware, &c., &c.
 J. H. QUISENBERRY,
 Auction, Commission and Real Estate Ag't DEs ARC, Ark, Aug. 29, 1S60-3t
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
National Democratic Platform. at CharlessOn by a Ma jOrity of she Committee. and unanimously adopted at Ball.


 RESOLVED, That the. platform adopted by the Democratic party at Cincinnati be affirm ed, with the following explanatory resolutions:
 1st. That the government of territory, or ganized by an act of Congress, is provisional and temporary, and, during it's existence, all citizens of the United States have an equal right to settle with their property in the Ter ritory without their rights either of person or property being destroyed or impaired by con- gressional or territorial legislation.
 2d. That it is the duty of the Federal Gov ernment in all it's departments to protect, when necessary, the rights of persons and property in the Territories, and wherever else it's con- stit, tional authority extends.
 2d. That when the settlers in Territory, having an adequate population, form State constitution, the right of sovereignty commen- ces and being consummated by admission into the Union, they stand on an equal footing with the people of other States-and the State thus organized ought to be admitted into the Fed eral Union, whether it's constitution prohibits or recognizes the institution of slavery.
 4th That the Democratic party are in favor of the acquisition of the Island of Cuba on such terms as shall be honorable to ourselves and just to Spain, at the earliest practicable moment
 5th. That the enactments of State Legisla- lures to defeat the faithful execution of the flu gitive slave law arc hostile in character, sub versive of the constitution, and revolutionary in their effect.
 9th. That the Democracy of the United States recognize it as the imperative duty of this government to protect the naturalized cit izen in all his rights, whether at home or in foreign lands, to the same extent as it's native born citizens. -
 Whereas, one of the greatest necessities of the age, in political, commercial, postal and military point of view, is speedy communl- cation between the Pacific and Atlantic coasts therefore, be it
 RESOLVED, That the Democratic party do hereby pledge themselves to use every means in their power to secure the passage of some bill to the extent of the constitutional author ity of Congress for the construction of Pa cifc railroad from the Mississippi river to the Pacific ocean, at the earliest practicable mo- ment.
Des Arc citizen., 1860-08-29
Er.rcrroN RrrupNs

ELECTION RETURNS. = We are yet without the official vote of the State at the late election. The Old-Line Democrat makes REcroR's majority for Governor 3960, HINDMAN's majority for Congress SS70, GANrr's majority for Congress 4160, and several counties to hear from.