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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-02-17
The Vote for Speaker.

The following is the vote in detail of the
House Gu the successful ballot for Speaker:
For Mr.. Pennington, of New Jersey-Messrs.
Adams, Mass.) Adrian, Aldrich, Alley, Ash
ley, Babbnt, Beale, Bingham, Slair, Blake,
Brayt"n, Briggs, Burlington, Burliugame, Burn,
ham, Burroughs, Butterfeld, Campbell. Carey,
Carter, Case, Colfax, COnkling, Corwin, Covode,
Curtis, Davis, (Md.) Dawes, Delano, Duell,
Dunn, Edgerton, Edwards, Elliot, Ely, Farms
worth, Fenton, Ferry, Foster, Frank. French,
Gooch, Graham, Grow, Gurley, Hale, Hall,
Hsskin, Helmick, Hickman, Hoard, Humphrey,
Hutcbins, Irvine, Junkin, Kellogg, Mich J
Kellogg, (Ill. Kenyon, Killgore, Killiuger, Lee,
Leach, (Alich.) Lopgnccker, Loouis, Lovejoy,
Marston, Millward, Mexican, Mcknight, Nc
Pherson, Morehead, Morril, Morse, Morris, (Pa. J
Nixon, DIN, Palmer, Perry, Petit, Porter, Pot
ter, Pottle, Reynolds, Rice, Robinson, tR. Il
Royce, Schwartz, Scranton, Sedgwiqk, Sherman,
Somers, Spauldipg, Spinner, Stanton, Stevens,
Stewart, tPa.) Stratton, Tauuan, Thayer, The
aker, Tompkius, Train, Trimble, Vandever,
pac Wyck, Verree, Wade, Waldron, Walton,
WashbGrne, (Wis.) Washburne, (In) Wash
burne, ME Wells, Wilson, Window, Wood,
and Woodruf-l17.
For Mr.. McClernA ud, of Illinois - Messrs Al
len, Anderson, (Mo.) AShmore, Avery, Barks-
dale, Barr, Barrett, Bocock, BouligDy, Branch,
Burch, Burnett, Horace E. Clarke, Clarke I MOI
Clemens, Cobb, John Cochrane, Cooper, Cox,
Cralge, IN. c. Craige, Mol Crawford, David
son, Davis, lind DAVIS, (Miss.) DejarDette,
DimmICk, Edmundsou, English, Florence, Fouke,
Garnette, Gartrell, Hamilton, Harris, IVA J
Hawkins, Hlndman, Holman. Houston, How
ard. Hughes, jackson, jenkins, Jones, Kunkle,
Lamar, Landrum, LArrabee, Leake, Logan,
Love, Martin, (Okio,) Martin, (Va.) Maclay,
McRea, MillGon, Montgomery, Norris, (Ill.)
Nelson, Niblack, Noel, Pendleson, Peytou,
Phelps, Pryor, Reagan, Riggs, Robinson, lIll.)
Ruffiu, Rust, Scott, Sickles, Sims, Singleton,
Smith, (Va,) Stevenson, Stewart, (Md.) Stout,
Taylor, Thomas, Underwood, VaIlandigham,
Whitley, Wiaslow, Woodson, Wright.-85.
For Mr.. Gilmer-Messrs. Adams, (Ky) An
desson, [Ky.l Brabson, Bristow, Etheridge,
Harris, (Md.) Halon, Hill, Leach, IN. C.I
Mallory, Moore, lKy.) Nelson, Quarles, Smith,
IN. C.) Stokes, and Webster-l6.
For Mr.. Smith of North Carolina--Messrs
Boteler, Hardeman, Maynard, aud Vance--4.
For Mr.. CraWford--M Messrs. Clopton, Curry,
Pugh and McQueen-4.
For Mr.. Mcqueen Messrs. Bonham, and
Miles,.
For Mr.. Stevenson Boyce.
For Mr.. Mlles--Keitt.
For Mr.. Observation-Disclosures
For Mr.. Boyce--Moore, [Ala.]
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-02-17
THE HARPER'S FERRY INVESTIGAT-
ING COMMITTEE.
WASHINGTON. Feb: Q

p" ASnlNolONS reo' A'
The Harper's Ferry Investigating Committee,
to-day, discharged Realf from further attend
ance and he will immediately leave for New
York. Thaddeus Hyatt arrived here to-day, and
will appear before the Committee tomorrow
morning.
Senator Wilson was before the Committee to-
day. He stated that early in May, 1858, Col.
Forbes came to his seat in the Seuate Chamber
and introduced himself, and informed him that
he Forbes] had been employed by Brown, to
60 TO Kansas to drill some force there in 1857,
aud Brown had not paid him; that bis family
was starving 10 Europe, that the men in the
East who had contributed money for the defence
OF Kansas, ought to pay him. He was much
excited, aud denounced Brown and Others. He
said that some of the arms sent to Kansas had
passed into Browns hanis, and were stored in
Iowa, and that be was not safe man, and that
these arms ought 10 bs taken out of his control.
SuppoSing that he referred to the border diff
culties between Missouri and Kansas, aud that
Brown might retaliate any attacks upon Kansas
by going into Missouri, Ae [Mr. Wilsonl wrote
to Dr.. Hare, suggesting him to see the men who
had contributed arms for the defence of Kansas
to get those arms out of Browns hands and
place them In the control of reliable men in that
Territory, who would see that they were only
used for purposes Of defences. He said that If
those arms would be used for illegal purposes it
would involve the men who contributed them IL
trouble. DIR. Hare immediately wrote back that
an order had been sent to Brown to deliver up
those arms. The matter passed out of his hlr.
Wilson'S miud and he supposed all was rIght.
Ha haa rid th,a fi,,,I
of forces for invasion at Harper's Ferry in 1858
or afterwards, aud did not know that Dr. Hare
had sent his letter TO Brown.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-02-17

The February number Of Petersons' Detector
has been received by US. 1t contains full de-
scription of Ninoty-fve New Counterfeits; also
on page SO, complete and perfect descriptions
of over one hundred Bogus Bank note Plates,
engraved in the best style, and which are being
altered nearly daily to various Banks through
out the country. This list has been compiled
at great expense, and is an essential to every
body who has the handling of bank. notes. One
great feature OF Peterson's Deteetor is a page
of information on finance, locally and general
ly, written expressly for this work BY one of
the least visionary, best informed, aud most
able, experienced and practical monetary wri-
ters in this country. 1t will be continued in
each number of the Detector, aud includes in
formation on trade, commerce, money, specie,
stocks, bonds, banks, and railroads. The gem
eral contents of the work are admirable. The
price of it, semi-monthly, is only Two Dollars
a year; or monthly, One Dollar year. We
would advise all persons to remit the price of
years subscription to I. B. Peterson & Bros. !,
Philadelphia, at once for it.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-02-17
BEDFORD INQUIRER.

House renamed nnorganized until the 10th of
that month, when Robert NJ. T. Hunter was
elected Speaker, John Quincy Adams, in the
meantime having been chosen temporary chair
man. On the 17th the members Of the House
were sworn in, with the exception of the FIVE
members from New Jersey, who, exhibiting on
their certificates we're signed by Gov.
Pennington--the "broad seal'' Of the State OF
New Jersey, came forward and demanded as
their right to be sworn. This gave rise to a
new and animated debate, which lasted until
the 2lst, when the House completed its organ
izatiou by the election of Clerk, and on the
following day President Van Buren, sent 10 bis
Annual Message.
At the end of this period of service, Mr.. Pen
niugton resigned the Governorship and return
ed TO the Bar President Taylor appointed him
Governor Of Minnesota, which appointment the
Senate confirmed. He declined that honor how
ever, and another subsequently rendered by Mr..
Fillmore, without any solicitation, as one of the
Judges to settle the claims under the Mexican
treaty.
10 consenting to become candidate for Con-
gress be yielded to the wishes of his friends
He was elected by the "People's Party" and
represents the Fifth Congressional District of
New Jersey, which is composed of the counties
of Essex, Hudson and Union, being elected in
1858 over Jacob R. Wortendyke, the Democrat
ic Candidate, by the following vote:
Pennington 1l64l
Wortendyke, Dem. 9.9S2
Pennington's majority 1859
Persons should DOT coofound the newly elect
ed Speaker, William Pennington, with Alex
auder q. NJ. Pennington, who vas also born in
New JERSEY, and was representative in Con-
gress from tnat State from 1853 to 1855.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-02-17

Iowa FOR CAMERoE.-The Iowa Republi-
can State Convention assembled on the 18th
inst, That State is entitled, under the call
of the National Committee, to eight delegates
in the National Convention at Chicago, and
she has elected them for the State at large, and
also for the Congressional Districts, naming in
all thirty three delegates to be present and
cast the vote of the State in the National Con-
veation. A correspondent of the Harrisburg
Telegraph, writing from Desmoines, the day
after the Convention, says:
s'Tbe convention was large and harmonious.
There is no doubt that a large majority of the
Delegates are in favor of Simon Cameron for
the Presidency. The feeling in his favor, al
ready very strong, is increasing rapidly here,
where are men from all sections of the State -
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-02-17

Col. John Hafer, of the Bedford Hote.., has
the thanks of the Peoples Senatorial Confer
ence for his kindness, and for the splendid sup>
per to which he invited them.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-02-17
BEDFORD LYCEUM.

The Bedford Lyceum will meet at the CcnEs
House op Saturday evening next, at Oh O."
clock. The public are invited TO attend,
Declaimer-W. Fyan.
Essayist-T. L. Lyon
Question for regular debate:
s'Saould capital punishment be abolishsdf
Afirmative--A. King.
Negative-O H. Gather.
S. L. RUSSELL, Pest.
JNo. PALMER, Sec'sy.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-02-17

THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION BnL.-The
Exemption Bill just brought forward in the
State Legislature, provides that, in addition to
the property now exempt by law from sale uu-
der execution, there shall be exempt by law
FROM levy and forced sale, under any execution
for debts hereafter contracted, the lot and
buildings thereon, occupied as residence by
the debtor,-being householder and having
family-to the valne of $1,000. Such ox-
emption shall continue, after the death of such
householder, for the benefit of the family,
some, or one of them continuing to occupy
such homestead until the youngest child shall
become Il years of age, and until the death of
the widow; aud no release or waiver of such
exemption shall be valid.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-02-17

The Washington correspondents Of the New.
York Tribune, in giving an aceoant Of the
proceedings in Congress on the day Penning-
ton was elested Speaker, closes bis letter with
the following paragraph
For eight weeks the daily sessions OF the.
House have opened by prayer from Chris.
tian minister. This morning its proceedings
were introduced by an invocation to the God Of
Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, from the lips Of O.
Jewish Rabbi, clothed in the gorgeous habili-.
ments of the Hebrew priesthood. He fer
vcutly prayed that "the House of Represents
tives might this dag elect a man to preside
over them." AZ irreverent spectator, when
tho result Of the ballot was known, said it was
evident that the Jewish dispensation bad moro
influence over that crowd thsE the Christian,
its types and shadows better fitted the charac-
ter of those who, for two months have dictated
and disgraoed its proceedings, than the fghs
and liberty of the Gospel.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-02-17
HON. JOHN HICKMAN ASSAULTED.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 1860,

A personal difficulty happened after the adj
journment of the House to day. As Mr..
Hickman was retaining home through the Cap
itol grounds, he was overtaken by Mr.. Ed
moDdsoB of Virginia, who upon approaching
him called out, and drew back his hand TO
strike. Mr. Clingmau, who was accidentally
passing, hastened up and seized his arm, when
Mr.. Edmtndston struck at hickman with bis
loft hand, knocking off bis hat, but doing him
no injury. The whole afsaif was instantaneous
aud seemed to surprise Mr.. Hickman. Mr..
Breckinrdge, who came up, took him sway.,
and the scene ended. The alleged provoca-
tlon for this attack was a reflection upon Vir-
giuia, contained in recent speech of Mr..
Hickman, in whicb be charged that seventeen,
men and COW had frightened the State.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-02-17

This being Court Week, will be suficien
apology for lack of editorial matter.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-21

POLICE CouRT.-Yesterday, Joseph Son,
for keeping liquor with intent to sell, at No. 20
Central street, was find $40 and costs, and SEN
fenced to the House of Correction for 20 DAYS
and put under bonds of 81 900 not to sell again
for one year. He appealed, and gave 5000
bonds to prosecute his appeal at the next Grim
inal term OF the Superior Court.
The same defendent was arraigned for keep.
ing liquor nuisance at the same locality, and
the case was continued till this morning at 9
o'clock. Meanwhile, defendant was put un.
der $500 bonds for his appearance at that time.
Adam Gaouch was arraigned for committing
an assault on Gabriel Adams, but satisfaction
being acknowledged by the suffering party,
the defendant was discharged on paying costs.
Thomas Finn, and Michael Dolan, were up
for disturbing the peace on Sunday evening.
The first was find SO and costs, and the last
was sentenced to the House of Correction for
two months.
Charles Finnegan, for being drunk, was fined
So and costs, and VIM. II. Darling, for yagran.
cy, was sentenced to the House of Correction
for two months.
Catherine Finn, for assault on Ann Leonard,
was find SO and costs, appealed ond gave bail
in $50 to prosecute her appeal,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-21

THE CENSUS OF KANSAS WASHINGTON
Feb. 19-The official report of the Committee
on Elections of the Kansas Legislature on cen.
sus returns has been received here, and gives
different complexion to the result as recently
announced by telegraph. That committee
consists of p. B. Eller, L. NJ. Christison, and
j. c. Lambdin. They state upon information
derived from the clerks of the several counties
returned, and members representing them in
both branches, that the returns are very i'm
perfect, and in many counties only partial re-
turns have been received by the Executive
They find that Doniphan county has re-
turned from four townships Ill votes and
population of $500, yet from reliable informa-
ton the registers show a registered vote ex-
ceeding 1900, giving an additional population
OF 5000. Atchison returned with 1853 votes
and population of 3,723, has now on register
1000, giving an additional population of 200.
Riley countyis not returned, in which there
are $50 and population of $780, Leaven-
worth county has returned vote of 3,445,
and population of 1922; reliable informa.
ton gives $4,000 as the population.
The committee state that the census returns,
as exhibited in the report of the Governor,
show great neglect on the part of the assessors
in many of the townships. The returns re-
ported by the Governor show a partial and in
correct census taken in June, 1859, since when
immigration into Kansas has been unprece-
dented. The whole population, as reported by
the Governor at the regular session, was II :
no, which, adding the estimates, would
make a total of 81 900.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-21

t;on member who voted for any Republican.
MANY of the southern opposition members
voted very freely with the democrats and were
vehement in denouncing Republicans.
Some knaves who have doubtless found
highway robbery dangerous and improbable,
have established wholesale black mail agency
in Richmond, Va, and announced their pur-
pose by various methods to direct southern
trade to such northern houses as are disposed
to purchase their favor. The price of admis-
sion into the mercantile directory which the
rogues propose to publish is $50.
The Legislature of Maryland are about to
elect United States Senator in place of Hon.
james A. Pearce, whose term expires in 1851
The democratic members held caucus on
the 10Th inst, and took nine ballots for a
choice, and then adjourned without effecting
a nomination. Senator Pearce stood the high
est on the last ballot.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-21

DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.-On the Doth day
of January, little child, ten months old, of
j. Whipple Ayres, of Oakham, was sitting in
its crib, near the open Fireplace, in which was
large bed of live GOALS when, during the
temporary absence of its mother, the little one
upset the crib and fell directly upon the fire,
by which its head, face, breast, and hands,
were burnt almost to a crisp, yet, strange as it
may seem, the child fingered in life until few
days since, when death humanely terminated
its suffering.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-21
MISCELLANEOUS.

RAILROAD ACCIDENT, AND NARROW Es-
cAPE,-When the mail train from Boston,
Sunday night was in the vicinity of South
boro' an accident of serious character, hap
pened to the engines, injuring one or two per-
sons, and OBTAINING the passengers and mails
upon the road till morning. On account of the
drifting of the snow upon the track, the train,
which consisted of one baggage and mail car,
and one passenger car, with about fifty passen-
gers, was supplied with three engines, and
made the first half of the distance from Bos-
ton in little more than the usual time. Just
before reaching the Cordavlle station, the two
forward engines separated from the other and
went forward alone-how far is not accurately
known. The engineer of the third engine,
blinded by snow and steam, did not perceive
running till the collision. The tender ofthe mid
die engine was crushed, the forward platforms
OF the baggage and passenger cars were bro
ken, and severe shock was given to the
whole train. Fortunately the passengers es-
capped serious personal injury. Mr.. Green.
wood, the engineer, and Mr.. Davis, the fire
man, both of this city, were roughly handled,
and received some severe bruises, but will not
be confined long. The three engines being
disabled, the conductor dispatched a sleigh ex-
press to Boston for assistance, which returned
with reinforcements a little before morning.
The passengers, who had borne the delay
with excellent patience, and had remained in
the car all night, were taken back to Fran.
ingham, breakfasted with Mr.. Twichell, and
then returned to Boston, most of them taking
fresh start from thence by the next train for
New York
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-21

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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-21

POLITICAL RETRIBUTIoN.-In the U. S.
Senate, several years since, John b. Weller,
then Senator from California, tainted Hon.
Salmon p. Chase Whose Senatorial term was
then about to expire) with the insulting pro.
phecy that "hs place in the Senate Chamber
would soon know him no more forever" Not
more than five years have passed away since
Mr.. Chase's retirement from the Senate, and
for four years Of that period he has been Gov
ernor of Ohio. AMI now in the course of one
short week the telegraph has informed us of
his triumphant reelection to the United States
Senate for six years, and that the il-mannered
Weller, in seeking n return to the Senate for a
fragment of term, has been repulsed and re-
jected by his own party in California.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-21

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She was almost instantly enveloped in a sheet
OF flame, and before it could be extinguished.
was so shockingly burned that she died soon
after. The mother in her efforts to save her
shi,a from the devouring element, was also
oaoiy burnt about the body and arms.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-21

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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-21

In the House, Monday, large number of
reports were made from the Committees.
Among them was an amendment of the Con-
stitution, annulling article chapter 2 of the
Constitution, which authorizes the Legislature
and the Governor and Council, to PROFOUND
questions to the Supreme Court. Also anoth-
er, providing for the election of Judges of
Probate and Insolvency by the people, for such
terms as the Legislature shall prescribe. A
bill is reported for the union of Charlestown
and Boston, in case the people of the two
cities SO vote. Also, bill repeating all laws
prohibiting the manufacture and sale of cider
made from apples, and of wine made from
grapes. The Committee on County Estimates
reported bill, granting taxes as follows =
Barnstable, $4,000; Berkshire, $4,000
Bristol, $4,000; Dukes, $4,000; Essex, s92,-
900; Franklin, $4,000; Hampden, $4,000
Hampshire, $4,000; Middlesex, 100000
Norfolk, $4,000; Plymouth, $4,000; Wor-
cester, 100000. The special committee on
the Hoosac Tunnel, had leave to visit the
Tunnel, to employ an engineer, and to sit
during the sessions of the House.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-02-21

there can be TO doubt His social standing is
changed he has blood on his hands, and he
knows it; and the impression is not limited
that one of the main reasons why he took back
his wife was, that the confession was wrung
from her and was not voluntary. The gen.
eial sentiment here is, by far, stronger against
Butterteld, who held the victim, under the
mask of friendship, till the deadly weapon was
prepared, and he looked on while the deed of
death was done. A visit to Europe will prob
ably take away the actors in this awful TRACE
dy from the public notice for season.