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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-08
ParsOn Brow nsoyV for the Union
He is Ready for a Fight,

The Knoxville (Tenn.) Whig, edited by the
Rev. w. 6 Browulow, comes to US overflow
iag With Union sentiments Of the most earnes,
aud nnmistakable character. We extract some
paragrophs
THE PARsoN AND SENATOR JOHNSON He
WILL FIGHT THE SENATOR'S TRADUCERs.
A portioU OF tho Brcekinridge Democracy
are stating that Wings and Union mon origi.
mated the burning OF johnson in efigy All
nsea making this statement, whether of high
or low degrce, are liars aud seoundreIs, aud
SO publish them upon my responsibility.
anu NC adnirer OF Senator johnson, aud
don't shoulder bis qusrrels, but write to vim
dicate myself fsom the conspiracy of the
scoundrels have published the names of. /
seek no difficulty, ina will not attack any man
but shall speud lhe eutire day on Gay street.
unaeeompanied by auy map, to give these God-
lorsaken, hell deserving sconndrcls an oppor
tunity to iahict upon me such punishment as
their nat hiess Wisdom may dictate
PIECE OF AUTOBIOGRAPHY.
As regards NY nativity, was horn and
raised in Nyths county, Va and my parents
wero both natives of the same State. | have
lived 10 East tennessee for thirty years; mna.
although | am ffty-ive years of age, walk
erect, have but few gray hairs, and look 10 be
younger than any whiskey DRINKING, tobacco
chewing, profane-swearing seeessioEist in any
of the cotton States of torty years
THE PARSONS CREED.
| am for uy country, and on the side OF the
general goyernaiens, and 10 every contest, Ell
lher at sea or Gu land, shall lejoice iu the
triumph oil tue government troops lighting un.
der The stars aud stripes. Should tennessee
go cut OF the Uniou, shall continue to de-
nounce secession and war against the storms
of tanaticisnl at the North, and the assaults
of demagogues aud traitors at the South, tho
their nuGbeIs be legion. La all candor, / be-
lieve that 10 Southern Uonfederacy the freo-
dom of speech aud OF The press will be denied
and for the exeieise Of them | will be hug. -
But, como what may, through veal or woe, in
peace or war, no earthly power shall keep INT
from denounclng the enemies OF my country,
until ny tongue and pen paralyzed in death |.
Once destroyed, this Union can never be re-
constructed. And, with others, have re-
solved that no earthly power shall prevail
against it; that it shall be perpetual, as our
fathers INTENDED it--soae and indivisible, now
aud futever.'
w. G. BRowNLow,
Editor Of The Knoxville Wing.
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AID FOR KANSAS.

4 few weeks ego, VIC noticed meeting for
the relief Of the sufferers by famine ID Kan
sas, and the appointment Of COMMITTEE to so-
lioit contributions Mrs. Gracia Barnes and
Miss Mary Russell, Of that committee, deserve
much credit for their perseverance,, and faitb-
ful discharge Of duty. They collectedthirty
dollars from our citizens, and paid il over to
Fr. Jordan, Esq, to be forwarded to John b.
Williams, Esq, who Is acting as treasurer of
funds raised for this purpose. Below we pub
lish bis acknowledgement Of the money, and
hope il may encourage others TO contribute TO
so good cause.
METROPOLITAN BANK, New York,
January 81, 1861
FR. JORDAN, Esq, Dear 81, ~ have
yours Of the 28;h inst, with $50 in aid of the
Kansas sufferers.
TEe want is much more pfessiDg-from last
adyices-than we bad auy idea of.
Do stimulate your PEOPLE 10 greater cxer-
tons n behalf Of those brave people.
Yours, With respect,
j. E. WILLIAMS,
Treasurer.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-08
The restitution i'm Kansas.

Kansas has at last, after unparalleled wrongs
from the Federal Government, been admitted into
the Union as a State. Her misfortRnes appear to
be ended, however, for her citizens suffering
the unmaginable horrors OF destitution and famine
Much has been done for their relief by contrlbu-
tions from benevolent individual in the East, but
their wants are still far from being supplied. We
must remember that we are in the midst Of Winter,
and that the insufficient amounts already sent to
the sufferers in Kansas are soon consumed. while
there is opportunity of obtaining aid except
from contributions. When Spring returns .he
trials of the settlers will be much mtigated, and
perhaps another Autumn viii bring abundant crops,
but until then the poor people must rely upon the
generosity of those who are willing to contribute
Of their abundance TO relieve the distress of their
fellow creatures.
The following letter will convey some idea of
the state of things in Kansas
W. C. Bryant, Of The Kansas Relief Committee, Nsv
York:
For the last four days we have had snow storm
No cars have been in during that time. The num-
Der Of the suffering and distressed is truly alarm
ing. God only can ''temper the wind.'' Our peo-
pie are slshorn.'
Ny labors are greatly increased over seventy
tedmsters are here now. Some have been twelve
days the road, aud have the most fearful appre-
tensions OF the condition of their families One
old man from Woodsor county just said to me,
81 left my wife and ten children nine DAYS ago.
with only one weeks provisions aud there are no
neighbors within four miles, / hope this storm did
not extend TO them''- and so on he talks and
weeps, and longs to be home. / shall start off over
one hundred tons to- Some teams have
been delayed here by the storm.
We have fearful responsibility, trying to give
daily bread to thirty Thousand Of fellow citi-
zens. Truly, &c.
S. G. PoMERoY.
.7tckison, K. r., Jan. is.
The Treasurer Of the Kansas Relief Fund at
New York acknowledges the receipt of sl2 ,977 SO
up to January Is. We hope that tho citizens of
Philadelphia win do their share in the praiseworthy
work of afording relief to these destitute fellow
creatures.-Daily Netcs.
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WASHINGTON Cry, Jau. IS, 1861.
Late from Fort Taylor, Neg West.

The Newport News publishes a letter from COL
Thomas B. Carr, now at work on Fort Taylor Key
West, Fla. to his wife, in Newport
KEY WEST, Jan. Is, lS6l.-A steamer arrived
here on Saturday, FROM Philadephia, bringing late
papers from the Moth. l see by them that the
Government ale going to put down this disunion
and also that the fort at Key West had been taken
by the disunonists. wish to let you and all the
people in Newport know that Fort Taylor cannot
be taken by the whole South put together The
fort is impTegnabe. 1t is twelve hundred feet from
the shore, and has but entrance, which is from
the land, over narrow bridge to a drawbridge,
which be shut up in a minute, il necessary -
There is nothing but water around the fort it con-
mands the town, and could blow it down in thirty
minutes. 1t is in the best condition for fight, OF
which, however, there is no danger.
The men worked last Tuesday TO stop up all the
port holes on the lower tier, which twenty feet
from the water. The fort has seventy 8-inch Col
umbia6 guns, which will send ball or shell four
miles, twenty 24-lb. howitzers, which flank the
fort twelve i2-lb. howitzers, aud company of
artillery
Capt. Hunt made speech to the men on Sun
day, and said that by the papers he saw that the
Government intended to put down the disunio
movement; and although he did not apprehend
any danger, as it was impossible to take the fort.
yet to prevent surprise he should be prepared for
them (the seceders.) He asked the men whether.
in case OF any attack they would assist the soldiers
IN defending the fort to which they all answered in
the affirmative. He thanked them, and said be
should continue the work until April unless order
ed otherwise BY the Government.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-08
Gen. Jackson's 9 viii.

10 June, 1843, Gen. jackson, in his retire>
nent at the Hermitage, wrote his will with biz
own band. Ia il, among other bequests, are
two, which ought, at this time, to be published
for present reading. The sentiments therein
expressed, in this solemn document, evin,s
more than Roman patriotism, and should sink
deep iuto the hesrts Of the people. Here is
the literal language Of the illaSigious dead:
''SsVensh. bequeath to my beloved nephew
Andrew j. Donelsen, son os Samuel Doneson,
deceased, the elegant sword presented to nue. By
the State of Tennessee, srifh this anjaactioa,
That he fail not 10 use it when necessary in
support and protection of our glorious Union,
AID for the protection of the constitutional
rights Of our beloved country, should they be
assalled BY foreign enemies or domestic srast-
ors."
eighth. To my grand-nephew, Andrew j.
Coffee, bequeath the elegant sword presented
to me By the rife company of New Orleans,
commanded by Capt. Beal, as memento of my
regard, and 10 bring TO bis recollection the gal
lant service Of bis deceased father, Gen. John
Coffee, IN the late Indian and British war, uu-
der my command, and his gallant conduct in
defence OF Now Orleans in lSl4-'15, witk
this injunction, That he WELD it iu the protec-
ton Of The rights secured 70 the American cit
izen under our glorious Constitution, agsiOst
all invaders. ichether foreign foes, or infestiae
traitors"
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-08
THE Union must and shall be Pre-
served. d."---JACKSO
MASS MEETING OF THE PEOPLE.

A mass meeting Of the Republican party Of
Bedford County. will be held at the Court
House, in Bedford, on the evening of Tuesday,
the 12lh day Of February, inst, being the
Tuesday evening of Court Week.
The members of the party, and all others who
are opposed to secession and disuuion, now at
tempted to be carried out by the Democratic
leaders Of the South, all opposed to treason,
and 10 breaking up the Government, aud wh1
are 10 favor Of 5he Constitution, the Union, aud
the Laws, are invited to be present.. By order
OF the County Committee.
S. L. RUSSELL,
Feb. ]. 1861. Chairman.
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TIE WASHINGTON CONTENTION.

On Monday ast, he 4.h inst, delegates from
number OF the States met 10 Washington, ir
accordance to the Recommendation Of the Yir-
ginia Legislature, for the purpose Of adopting
measures Of compronise aud cancellation, that
may again unite the North aud the South, and
thus restore peace to the country.
The following delegates have been appointed
to he oouvention 5y the Legislatures or Gov
eruors Of she States named:
Maryland Ecvefdy johnson, VIM. S. Colds
borough, A. w Bradford, Joho ", Grisfeld.
J. Dixon Ronau
Virginia--JohD T Tyier, J. A. Sedden, ". ..
RveS, SEQ W. Summers, John ". Broekcn-
brougb.
Kentueky--J4s b. Clay, TX Gov Moore
head, James Guthrie, j f. BELL, Wm. . But
Ter, C. a. Wicklife
New Jersey-C. s. 0sden, r. 4. Stockton,
j. x. Randolph, r. NJ. Price, z. d. Vroom,
Benz Williamson, I. I. FreliDghuyseo, t. j
Stryker, VIM z. Alexander:
North Carolina Ruffin, j. NJ More.
head, Geo. Davis, David S. Reil, D. NJ. Bar
ringer.
Pennsylvania Wm. M Meredith, Thomas
White, james Pollock, DAVID WHmot. /. II.
Fraaklin, Andrew w loomis and Wm. Me-
kennan
Obio--Ex-Goy. Chase, Thos. Eewing, j. G.
Wright, Wm. Groesbeck, Y. H. Horton, R.
Hitchcock, and F. I. ackGs.
Delaware : G.. b. Rodney, D. NJ. Bates, j.
". Houston and DR.. Ridgey.
The above list embraces one ex-Plesident
one Governor, ten ex-GoveIDors, enc ex-At-
torne5 General, twO ex-Secretaries of Tie Trea-
sury, most Of the others arc United States
Senator's, State Judges, dc.
Rhode Island and Tennessee, and probably
other States, have also appointed delegates.
The conference assembled at noon, on Mon.
day, and was opened with prayer BY the Rev
Dir. Gurley. Hon. John Tyler, was appointed
President. The session is continued With closed
doors, and il is impossible to obtain the pro,
eeeaings II is to be desired that they may
arrive to somo understanding that the people
epn approve, and which may not make the
whole nation, nation of Shareholders and
slavery -extensionists.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-08
VIRGINIA ELECTION.

The election in Virginia, en- Monday, for
members to the State Convention, has resulted
IN the triumph Of the Unionists. Hon. Sher-
rard Clemens, who, short time ago, in Con-
gress, made a patriotic union speech, has been
lriumphAntly elected in the Wheeling district
The result of this election will be gratifying
to all lovers Of the union. May it not be the
beginning Of the return of reason in the Southl
With Virginia and Maryland true to the U Union,
disunioDists will be foiled.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-08
Western Virginia.

genle,uan just returned from Western
Virginia, through which be had beer travelling
for the last few weeks, reports bat one senti~
ment in that region, and that is in favor OF stand
ing by the Federal Government aud the Con-
stitution as it is. The people say that they
will hea their way to the Atlantic coast, il
Eastern Virginia should dare do anything that
will cut them off from it. They defy tho poli~
ticiaus who want to carry the State out Of the
Union.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-08

ACCIDENT. - We regret thA. PEBBLES Heck
ermau, youth of about l3 years Of age, sou
Of Rev. II. Heckernfan, Of this place, whilst
skating On ,be street last Saturday, met With
severe fall, BY being trippcd, accidentally
by anotber boy. lie fell on his head. receig-
iug severe contusIop, and has been bedfast
ever since, aud ipseDsible, and FOR some days
no hope wss bad of his recovery. We are
glad to state, however, that he is now doing
better, aud hopes are entertained that ha may
get veil. This should be warning TO the
boys.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-08
Bedford Classical Insti!ale.

REV. JOHN LYON, PRNcIPAL.
THE second session of the second school year
of this institution, will open Monday February 4th
1861 No pupil received for less than quarters
or one session
Jan. ls, 1901
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-08

The Legislature of South Carolina, in reply
to q request from Virginia, t'unauinously re-
solved that that fteyhar no desire or intention
to procure amendments on aeD guarantees 10 the
Constitution Of the United States." They also
ssresolsed that the separation OF South Carolina
from the Federal Union IS fnaf." So the
South see that they must all be dragooned by
the mad-caps Of one State.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-08

SHRINER's aIEDlclaEs. We have used a
couple Of bottles Of SAflner's Cough hiediciue
in our family, with great success, For coughs,
colds, &C., and 40 have no Hesitation ia req
omlnending these medicines to our readers
II. Q. Reamer has constsnt supply on hands.
See adveftisement.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-08

The population Of the United States, ac-
eerdiug % the census Of 1860, is 81 ,647, ,4s9,
OF which rea,bor :, 1899, 3os arc slaves. This
makes tic fres population 27,642 624--an In
crease If $50, $50, about 50 per cent, since
1850. Tie slave population hss increased,
during The sans period, 795,oi0; about %
rcr cent.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-08

Some Of the Democracy doa't object to the
"entofcement of the Laws" where poor negro
Is to be caught, or man punished for helping
brother man to liberty. But they howl dole
fully against furnishing slave stealers, kidnap-
peEs, or who roL arsenals. assault forts, haul
down the stars and stripes, or rob the National
Treasury! They truly astraip a, q gnat and
swal low cameli''
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EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
HARRTsBuRa, Jan. Is, |

HARRISBURG, Jan. 10, 1860.
/ Nh Dear Sri have just returned from
.be ceremony Of my Inauguration; and, as tho
irst act Of my ofioirl career, wish TO express
ko you my profound admiration of the patriotic
resolution you have displayed 10 assisting to
maintain The Union Of our beloved country 10
The present perilous crisis. In common With
all the citizens Of Pennsylvania, I hsve regard
led with the deepest respect aud gratitude your
firm and manly resistance of the efforts which
have been made to sweIve yen from the path Of
duty which you had wisely resolved to follow;
aud 10 behalf Of those citizens, tender to you
assurances of all she aid that an earnest SYM
pathy and au active cooperation 10 whatever
measures Of jast concilirtion may be proposed
can give you
In order that | may learn by what means
we can best sustain you aud your Union loving
coadjutors in the accomplishment Of the noble
purpose you have in view, | have informally
commissioned toe Hon. X. NJ. Palmer, Speaker
of the State Senate, the Hon. Gideon j. Ball,
a leading aud influential member of our House
of Representatives, AID Morton McMichael,
ESQ.,, distinguished citizen Of this Common
wealth, to wait upon you for me, and 10 my
stead, to convey you personally the opinions
j
all such topics as nag be necessary to a fall,
mutual understanding OF our respective wishes
and objects. These gentlemen are amply au-
thorized to speak to You in my name, to spread
before you MY views. TO receive from you any
suggestions you may feel inclined 10 make; and
they are, also amply qualified to explain to you
the feelings and opinions of the people Of this
State on the great questions which now agitate
and distract tie public mind.
With assurances VI Tue mast cordial esteem,
am, thy dear sir very truly.
A. G. CURTIN.
His Exeelency, Thomas IL. Hicks,
Governor of Maryland.
Gov. Hicks, in bis reply, expresses bis obli-
cations to Gov Curtin, reciprocating the patri
otto sentiments Of the letter, aud pledging him
sef for the Union.
The Commissioners since speak of Gov. Hicks
in terms Of the highest commendation az d
frank, Straightforward, practical man. full Of
energy and pluck. Tbey concur in the opinion
taat the people in and around Annapolis are
strongly for The Union; indeed, they think the
Union men are certain Of Gov. Hicks uua:nch.
ine determination to preserve The Union; that
the Union seutia.snt is kept quiet, and is not
therefore, nearly SO demeusiraiiye as the seces
sionisn. This seems to be their impression, moi
only dorived from their own obseryasion, bu
confirmed by the opinion of the Governor
They left him highly satisfied with their inter
view, and deeply impressed with the sincerity
and Ligh tened manliness Of the chief magistrate
| Of Maryland
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-08

Hon. Ed. Mcpherson made an able speech
in the House Of Representatives, at Washing
ton, on the 23d olt., 90 the all important topic
Of tie times. We will try to lay it before oa,
readers next geek
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-08

The bill for the organization of the militia of
the District of Columbia, requiring the elsto-
mary oaths from the officers, passed by l19 to
~, the SeceesioDists opposing.
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Gov. Curtin 70 GOV. Hicks.

One Of the frst official acts of Gov. Curtin, |
vas 10 send the following letter 70 Gov. Hicks
il Maryland;
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-08

Messts Nilsson and Clenlens of Virginia, aud
Etheridge aud Nelson of Tennessee, have made
sensible speeches in Congress on the Slavery
question. Were the South all as reasonable
as they are, secession would soon dia of.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-08

THE AMERlcAN AeRIcULTURIsT for Feb
ruary has been received. 1t is one of the best
agricultural works extant, aud ought to be in
tde hands Of all our farmers and gardeuers.-
Price 81. Orange Judd, New York.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-08

For sALE.--We have on hand Scholar
ship Warrant ia the Iron City Commercial
College, Al Pit,sburg, which We will sell on
reasonable terms
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-08

Iron CRY COMMERCIAL CoLLEGE.-Perhaps no
similar institution in this country is more extern
sively or more favorably known than this, the
teachers have long enjoyed enyiable regulations;
the course of study is full and compreken sive.--
Upward Of FIVE HUNDRED young men are now en-
gagged in active business, in the cities of Pitsburg
and Allegheny alone, who have graduated at this
College within the past four years, more than trebEo
the number from any other School'in the county !
in the same tine.--Pittsburg Commercial Journal.
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BEDFORD INQUIRER.

r HFB1tT ana LcFGCbef, otoO tHe t'ffIteft~
Bee journal, . for February, are received. The
former, in addition to its usual embellishments,
contains finely engraved frcntispiece Of the cele-
brated Farmers Market, of Philadelphia the finest
eaiice OF its kind in the world. In addition to this
it is filed to repletion with the most useful and
seaSonable reading. The american Bee Joaraol
to with all the promises made In the first
number fulfilled AS this is the only journal Of its
class ia the United States. and as it is not only
printed in the most anexceptonahle manner, but
edited with marked ability. it cannot fail to sue
ceed The publishers, desirous of introducing these
TWO valuable works. offer them both, together with
prepaid copy of handsome P,snaium Book, for
the triing sum Of One Dollar and Fifty ceats or,
either one of them and Premium Book for One
Dollar. This is certainly cheaper than any other
publications of the same size and character in the
United States gg-Specimen numbers are fur
nished without charge by the publishers, A. NJ.
Spangler & Co., No. 25 North Sixth Street, Phila-
delphia
--4.---------
During our visit to Lowell we were shown through
the Laboratory of our celebrated countryman, DR..
J. G. AVER. Scarcely could We have believed
without proof what is seen there beyond disputing
1Hey make a DdfFcl OF SoIiu Ills, dUout 4O,OOD
doses, and three barrels of Cherry Pectoral, 120-
000 doses per diem. To what an uncomfortable
amount Of human suffering does this point l70,-
coo doses day Il Fifty inionSeof doses per
year! /! What acres aud thousands Of acres of
sick beds does this spread before the Imagination
And what sympathies andawoe! True, not all Of
this is taken by the very SICK bat alas, much of it
is. This Cherry Drop and this sugarsd Pin are to-
be the companion Of pain and anguish and sinking.
soIrow-the inheritance our mother Eve bequcashedl
to the whole family of man. Here the infant
darling has been touched too early by the blight
that withers half our race les little lungs af-
fected, and only watching and waiting shall tell
which way iIs breath shall turn. This red drop on
its table is the talisman which its life shall hang
There the blossom of the world just bursting into
womanhood is stricken also. Affections most as
siduous care avails not, she is still fading away. -.
The wan messenger comes nearer and nearer every
week. This little medicament shall go there, their
last perhaps their only hope. The strong man
has, planted in his vitals, this disease. This
red drop by his side is helping him wrestle with the
inexorable enemy the wife Of his bosom and the
cherubs Of his heart waiting in sick and
fear lest the rod which they lean, in this world,
be broken.
o, Doetorl Spare no skill, nor cost, nor toll TO
give the perishing sick the best that human art
give.-Galeeston, Texas, Neus.