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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-01

HARRISBURG, Jan. 27.-Mr. P. Fassett.
one Of the committee FROM the Republican Club
of Philadelphia to Springfield, has just return
ed to this place. He says that the appointment
of Gen. Simon Cameron as Secretary of the
Treasury, is certain. The opposition to his
appointment, he states, was confined to very
small circle in this State, it being principally
FROM the free traders of New York.
Mr.. Buchanan has Withdrawn from his official or
gan, The Constitution, all the Executive advertise
ments, and has given them to The Inteihgencer,
which will hereafter express the views of the AG-
mlnistration. The late attack upon the President
and Mr.. Secretary Holt, which appeared in The
Constitution, and the ultra dsunion sentiments ad-
vocated y its alien British editor have caused this
change. In the venerable old Tntelligencer the
President viii have what he has never had before,
a respectable organ.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-01

&Baley the South Carolinisn who stole the Iu-
dian securities at Washington, is of the Clerks
who gave notice that he Wouldn't serve under Lin
coin! 1t is alleged that some of the funds thus
abstraetoi are used in the Secession moYemcnt.-
The Congressional Investigating Committee has
not yet reported.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-01

STATUE MADE TO SPRAK.~The statue OF Gen
jackson, before the Presidents sous, Eas most
euriously ornamented the other morning. Iho ola
anti -Secessioaist hel1 in his hand tae staes aad
stripes, while the blue cockade wss tied osaF the
tail oil the horse. Great ina1n&tioh -sis By
the seceders. and il is run 3gel flia5 ts. i re-
quest the Commissioners TO ass igg m sE3l
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-01
rHE PENSACOLA TRAITORS.

a limited conference held last night, at which
Messrs Crittenden, Douglas, Seward and Dixon
were present, with view OF considering some COM
mon basis of adjustment that might be shaped to
satisfy these various interests Tney did not agree
upon plan, but separated with good understand
ing.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13

THE STATE LoAN.-The State OF PennEyl-
yania wants 10 borrow Three Million of dol
lars TO arm the State for its, defense. Propo-
sails for said loan are advertised. 1t offers a
sure and safe cDvestment,. from which will
always lie realized six per cent, interest, fr
it is free from any taxation whatever, and pro-
visions have been made by the Legislature not
only for the inirest but also for sinking fund
for the principal--and it can be had, also in
amount from one hundred dollars up 10 a
thousand, thus giving the opportunity to al.
our citizens, whether of large or moderate
means, of sustaining the credit and assisting
our State in her vigorous efforts in behalf Of
our common country. Those who desire details
on the subject OF the loan are referred to Drex
eI & Co., Of Philadelphia, who ore authorized
to procure bids for the same.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13

ti6cations on that side of the river have been
completed snd made as far as possible, impre'
gnable.
A dispatch from Cincinnati says that the
1l,h Indiana Zouayes have taken Cumberland
Md, thence meaning to 90 to joia Gen. Pat
terson. Cumberland is I0l miles from Graf
ton and 81 miles from Harper's Ferry.
Trustworthy intelligence. at late honr,
from Harper's Ferry, states that the rtbelS are
retreating Many wagons have been seized
from farmers in the vicinity of Winchester,
and are engaged in transporting the troops to
Strasburg, whence they will 60 by rail to Ma
nassas Junction. 1t is now doubtful if ou-
columns combine in season to make the large
capture they expected. 1t therefore seems
that the Rebels have given up all hope Of aid
from Maryland. end that they are to rely on
making stand at the junction. That point
is strongly fortified. The cannon are 10 a
semi.circle about the railroad station.
A man who says he has accurate informa-
tion as to the plans of the Rebels states that
they have an idea Of attacking Washington
while it is partially bereft Of troops, and that
rovement to this end will take place by
Thursday.
We learn from Hagerstown that the rebel
Virginians have been busy for several days 10
destroying. and attempting to destroy canal
boats, locks, bridges. and dams They are
also obstructins the river in every way they
can invent.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13

IN oRTANT PAPERS SAID TO HAVE BEEN
SETzED.-The Washington Star OF the 30th
ult, says: I'VE hear that among the effects OF
the Alexandria Stniinel Office, new in the Gus.
tody (but wholly uninjured) of the troops OF
the United States, are certain letters of great
Importance, as showing the means by which
the revolution of Virginia was accomplished
duplicating the writer ard others in treason
and conspiracy against the United States, to
such an extent as that if they fall into the
bands ef the Government, the law to its cx-
tFeme extent can hardly tail to be brought TO
bear upoa their cases. The letters are believed
to prove, beyond the possibility of denial, that
the adoption OF the ordinance of secession by
the Virginia Convention was the result o
fraud, usurpation, and terrorism unsurpassed
in the history of civilized goVernment-of na
ked and palpable revolution, to the end oi
entirely sweeping away at a blow the liberties
Of the State, in order to place in the hands oi
the conspirators and their instrument. toE
life. the entire machinery of the government
of Virginia"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13
zen. They are ct all the stations, and all the

seen. They are ct I'LL the stations, aud all the
cross roade.
1t is quiet difficult to get an estimate Of
the men at the Junction. Great secrecy is
observed. An eye sharp and unsparing is
kept On all men who are looking about and are
not known and any inquiries are attended
with personal danger. The leaders kept their
own counsel, and the men knew very little OF
the propo: ed movement,
BEAUREGCARD is at the junction and leads
the movements. Most the troops work in
the night, aud it is done with silence. But all
things iDGicate concentrations and an immedi-
ate aid vigorous attack.
The troops are not without the elements OF
religious enthusiasm Most of the command.
ers are ministers. One company is command
ed by clergyman. who some months ago was
Moderator Of the Presbytery that met in this
plsce-who preached while he was here, and
assisted at the communion. He has under his
command 80 men who are members OF bis
church. Nor ia this solitary case.
Mex can be found in the tents reading the
Bible, and the voice Of prayer and praise goes
up frequently, from the tents.
In one of the cities through which all the
troops pass, on their way to Richmond, daily
Union prayer meeting is held. 1t is conduc-
ted no: unlike the Fulton street daily meeting.
Tie conversion of souls is the theme Of
prayer. Men pray to be guided in the right
way, if they are wrong in the present contest.
Requests are made for prayer-and the con-
version Of the impenitent annomced.
The Old School Presbyterian Church could
as well have taken open and decided Union
ground as the time policy adopted. The South
will meet with the body no more. So the
men say. The Church South will follow the
State and the men south of Masol's line re-
gard the thing as done.
All things indicate an immediate movement.
Delay will ruin the South. They will not
wait to be attacked, but will hasten on the
conflict They believe it will be short but de-
cisiVe. Our Government must be prepared
for sudden and terrible blow. 1t will come
as The whirlwnd. 1t will oeat as the ten.
pest. But our troops are ready.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13
EXPECTED ADVANCE OF THE FED
ERAL TROOPS IN VIRGINIA.
WASHINGTON, June I. 1861.

WASHINGTON, June 7. 1861.
Six regiments of the infantry, two batteries
Of artillery and one company of cavalry, Of
General NCDOWells command in Virginia, are
under orders to be ready to move at moments
warning, at q certain signal either to repel at
tack or to advance forward
Hundreds of people from the North have
been here sojourning during the last ten days,
in hourly expectation OF the beginning Of the
co5aict in Virginia, but General Scott has evi.
IDENTIFY been in no hurry thus far to gratifs their
yearniEg for the excitement of a rencontre be-
tween the federal forces and the rebels
Besides The facts menti ,ned above. oil the
regiments on the other side Of the river have
been reinspected, and the sick aud feeble re.
moved. The transportation department has
been thoroughly organized, and trains of bag.
gage and commissary wagons and anbulaHceS
are ready to move.
Those who are waiting here to see q fight
will probably not wait many days longer
The Commande-in Chief means not only tc
move bis forces upon the enemy at an early
date, bat to decide the fortunes of the war by
@ short, effective, brilliant campagH, in Vir
ginia and other States, during the next foul
or five weeks. | can state on good authority
that he has informed the President and mem
bers Of the Cabinet that he meant to have
possession OF both Richmond and Memphis on
or about the 18th of July.
Thc present month will doubtless become
among the most eTentful in his history. Tht
opinion now prevails in military circles herr
that no direct attack will be made on Harper'
Ferry, but that the largest portion of the arm,
now concentrated at and near Chambersbur;
will advance through Maryland, cross in fore
at Wilamsport and take position in thei
rear of the rebel forces at the ferry.
The troops are in expectation of an attacI
upon their line by the Confederates frol
Mannasses Junction very shortly.
The works bsyond Arlington House, nea
HooVer's place, Oppsite Georgetown, are bein
rapidly end effectually strengthened by tn
United States force there. Thrty-six guns haV
been mountsd or the embankment.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13

LEGISLATIVE GUARD AccEPTED-It will be
recollected that at the close of the late session
of the Legislature q number of The members
formed themselves into " Legislative Guard, y
electing the Speaker Of the House captsiu, and
rendered their services to the Governor. The
tender Of these patriotic gentlemen has been
accepted, and orders issued for them to mus
ter at Camp Curtin on or before the 18th of
this month. An opportunity is now offered
them to do the State some service, and win
laurels in the defence of 1.-The flag of our I'm
ion" Of course the members of the LeGisla-
tive Guard will all be on hand at the time
specified, agreeabIy to orders from the Com
mander-in-chief. Capt. DAVIS is now at Har,
risburg, awaiting the arrival of bis company.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13
Correspondence of the N. Y. Times.l
Louis Napoleon Hostile to JEFF. Davis.

PARIS. Friday, May II, 1861.
On Sunday last the Emperor repeated tn
Mr.. Faulkner ION the occasion of the latter's
formal parting interview the language which
have already given you several times. as that
which bis Majesty habtually utters. on the
question of the contest between the North and
South He assured Mr.. Faulkner that he was
watching the progress of events with the great
est solicitude that he should he deeply pain
ed to see disruption of the Union; that he
felt as much interest in the progress and pros
perity of the American people almost as if they
were part of his own people. and terminated
by making an offer Of his services in any way
they might be made useful to bring ahout re-
union and an avoidance of bloodShed. NJ Thou
venel, Minister of Foreign Affairs, went further,
and assured Mr. Sanford that not only did he
approve Of the course OF Mr., Lincoln's Admin.
istraton. but that he 10Ouid be glad If he could
be in some Day useful IN aiding 10 put 6O,on the
rebellion. So, TOO, the Prince Murat, mem
ber of the Impral family, begged to know of
Mr. Sanford if there was net some way in
which the French Government might aid in
putting d01rn the rebellion.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13

p9F CAssIUs NJ Clay, American Minister
to Russia, has written letter to the London
Times on the American struggle, in brief but
decisive terms. He says that the revolted
States can be subdued. but it is not proposed 10
suhugatc them. but simply to put down rebel
lionists. England's true interest is to stand by
the Union. He inquiries il England can af.
ford to offend the United States, and is Eng.
land so secure against home revolution. and
foreign ambition. as to venture to SOW the seed
Of revenge? He concludes by asserting that
England is the natural ally of the United
States.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13
Da- The War is having some effect on tn

Da- The War is having some effect on the
-four and grain market The demand for
-four has much increased of late for army sup
plies, and prices are much frmer The ship
ping demands is considerable, though prices
are falling off in the European markets while
rising here. The Western graneries are be
ginning to pour upon the East and on Eu
rope the great accumulation of last years pro
duce The movement checked 10 the South i.
increased to the East and the large Govern
ment wants will be easily supplied, leaving
still a large surplus for shipment.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13

pected there tomorrow. There was COM
pete state Of preparation for an attsck, which
is eagerly expected.
He represents the indications not at ell fa-
voring the rumored evacuation. New troops
are constantly arriving. 1900 reached there
last night from the interior Of Virginia. PRO-
visions were abundant, and the men we're
cheerful The strictest discipline is maintain
ed. Our informant was not allowed to speak
to the soldiers except in the presence of the
officers
Six or eight deserters from Chambersburg
reached there to-day and several yesterday.
He represents that there are IT, 600 troops
there.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13
a@ Agricultural prospects in -

~ Agricultural prospects in Eu,o,.
not favorable. A London paper say, ~ W ~
agricultural reports, except these ,,o.. az
south of England, are most gloomy Tb. w
are loaded with blossoms, but the cold :, W.
and the blighting nOrtheastery wind, n,.S s''
the blossoms from setting" In Franc. ~ "
are the same complaints. The vine o,,s ~
anticipate bad vintage. This inteIlnsD.'
of great importance to agricu,uris,, in a.
country, and should iupel them to eItr,o,s
airy efforts to obtain heavy crops the D,.,.
season.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13

s@The National Enirliigenc,r says tia, =.
important change has been made in III. l.
patch Of the mails 10 the Southern State, ?.
Western Virginia. west and north Of The r.,
Ridge, they are to be sent to WheeliD, +.
way of Harrisburg and Pittsburg; TO As,,'
dria and the remainder OF Virginia they o, ;,
Washington, and to the other Southern Stat.
to Louisville. By way Of. Harrisburg and pI,a
burg. =. -. -.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13
IMPORTANT FROM KENTUCKY -
DECISIVE CONDUCT OF GENERAL
PRENTISS

CAIRO, III, June G, 1861.
General Prentiss, having learned that some
Kentucky Secessionists had established camp
at Elliott's Mills, KY, ten miles from this
place, sent two companies to that place
When they arrived tue enemy had fed
Colonel Wickliffe, who represents Kentucky
in a semioficial character, visited General
Prautiss to day for the purpose of protesting
against the invasion Of Kentucky soil.
G eneral Prentiss showed several letters
from the Western part of the State, asking
protection from rufianism, and declared it his
intention to send troops in whatever direction
and upon such soil as his government order
ed
Israel Blanchard, another secession sympa-
thizer living at Csrbondalc, has been arrest
ed and sent to Springfield for tial for treason.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13

Eg- A prominent officer of the United
States Government is in Cincinnati TO nego-
tate for the building of number of gun
boats, of two sizes, to be used on the lower
Mississippi, as far down as the Gulf These
boats are to be of peculiar and durable build,
and are to be genuine war Vesseles, having
accommodation for troops magazines for all
kinds of munitions and complete armament
of guns, mortars. cannon, ETC.. The shipbuild
ers of Cincinnati are negotiating for the con-
tract
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13

"WHY DoN'r You TAKE IT ?"-They have
got up new device for letter envelopes in
Cincinnati which is thus described by the
Press A stumptailed bull dog in a cooked
hat, called Scott" stands guard over a
tempting sirloin labelled Washington" while
lean looking hound in palmetto tile, called
JEFF" looks longingly at the Wand, and
sneaks away with his tail between his legs, as
Scott iRquirss, why don't You take ~"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13
uTEST FROM THE WAR.
THE PHILIPPE ROUTE !
What the Rebels are Doing
What their Aim is.
WHEELING CONVENTION,
Expected Advance of the Federal
Troops into Virginia.
Important from Kentueky---Deci.
siVe Conduct Of Gen. Prentiss.
THE PHILIPPI ROUT.
Special Dispatch to the N. Y. Tribune.

WLsHISeroS, Friday, Jure {, 1851.
Our friend Som Wheeling talked with an
eyewitness Of the PAilippi reut. The Indiana
column came within sight Of the Rebel en-
eanpment at 5 q. "a No picket guard gave
Alarm-none appeared to have been thrown
ont. The Rebels were sleeping more soundly
thnn usual, in consequence of the absorption,
on the previous evening, of three or four bar.
rels OF whisky, seized Oh a neighboring farm.
There FIRST warning of tho columns approach
was from cannon ball, which carried away
the tops of line Of tshts. Officers and men,
hall dressed, took to their heels and horses
Had not the assailants been exhausted by q
"a hosrs march, in heavy rain, their pursuit
would have been closer and more successful
than was possible under the circumstances. In
the tents, and along the -oads. on which the
fngtives ran, wero found 400 pistols, upward
OF 500 stand of aEms, large quantity of hats
caps, uniform tr6wsers, epaulets, and carpet
sacks, in one Of which there were $500. The
roll, which was also found, showed that the
whole number of the Rebels in camp was l,
$40. Only fifteen were killed
The inhabitants of the town, who had been
driven away by the traitors, ,soon flocked home
ward, telling OF their prosecutions. Young wo-
men and children bad been for two days in the
woods. Farmers had been robbed of their
produce, never receiving any pay. Two hun,
dred sheep were taken FROM one A forced
loan of S25, 900 had been demanded of the
bank at Fairmount, and was to have been paid
two hours after the payees fed. Men were
frightened into the rebel service by assertions,
that if caught by the Federal armies, their
heads would lie upon the block For their de-
livarers the people were ready to do every
thing. They refused to accept payment for
milk and other prodacc, which they forced up
on sthem. Everywhere the patriot soldiers
were welcomed. Everywhere the patriot Vr-
sinians were eager to join their ranks The
strongest feeling against Senator Mason pre-
walls.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13
WHAT THE REBELS ARE DOING
WHAT THEIR AIM is.
WAsHISsroS, Friday, June 8, 1851

trip to the interior Of the Old Dominion is
not unattended with s0me peril. But it can
be made. GRd safely too, as this letter will
show. The whole country. from Richmond to
Manassas Junction, is one vast camp. All
the trains into Richmond arrive foil of soldiers.
A moderate computation would place them as
large as 1900 per day. They are well drilled
and web armed resolute and defiant III oil
She depots fEom Richmond, troops ore to be
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13

be- Upwards Of seven hundred slave, Ia,
escaped from Virginia within the pas. ,,,
weeks. and are now held By the goveruu.n
forces as cchsraband Of war. Value to b.,
owners, seven hundred Thousand dolIars
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13

Curious PHLNoMENoN-A curious circum.
stance occurred at the Hospital day or TWO
since. A patient there, who had become
somewhat convaescent, crossed his room TO
the bed side af fellow patient, and kindly
cared for his wants, nursing him :endery, aud
furnishing him with many little dclicacies not
afforded by the army regulations Soon the
convalescent patient had so far recovered as
to be able to go to his Barracks-No 5.
Union Regiment His name, Walter o.
SANFORD, was called in the presence of the
invalid. who was then apparently too low to
notice anything. On returning to complete
consciousness, he asked if that name had been
called, or had he been dreaming Mr. CoUI.
TON examined the books, and found that such
was the name of the discharged patient, when
to his surprise, he learned that the twain were
brothers-that they had met for the first time
in six years-that they had not recognized
each other in all the time they had been fel.
low unfortuRateS in the same Hospital. both
suffering from an attack of the measles, and
that WALTER had been for several days an
consciously contributing to the comfort of his
brother ZENAs, whom he had left mere prat,
tIing lad by their mothers side years since
The elder had enlisted at Rochester, and the
other at Utica Was this more coinc dence ?
Or was it the workings of one Of the hidden
laws of mind over mind Enlighten, US ye
learned psychologiciags ElmrG Press.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13
CINCINNATI, Friday, June Z, 1861.

A special dispatch from Grafton to TIE
Commercial says that Col. Kelly is much bet
ter tonight, and is mach encouraged. His
recovery is probable.
Three companies Of the 18th. three Of tie
10th Ohio, and three of the 9th Indian!a
Regiments, and two pieces of artillery, ad-
vaneRd on Philippi last night, making force
Of 5000 there. The rebels ags probably in
force at Beverly. to which point they fell back
from Philippi. Over 500 stand of arms, and
fifty horses with wagons we're taken at Philip,
pi.
thas just been reliably ascertained that Is
bodies were found in q thicket near PhiIippi
after the fight. The Rebels hid there and the
1ndianian' without knowing the fact, dschrg
ed their MiQie rifles into the bushes to clear
them.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13

New ATTORNEY GENERAL.-Gov. CURTIN
has appointed Hon. WIN. NJ MEREDITH, OF
Philadelphia, Attorney General of the State,
in place Of SAMUEL A. PtsvTxNeE, resigned,