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The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-11-28
LANCASTER, OHIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER %, 1861.

! 10 cast iron. The one, too, was dressed
in richest cloth, the other in smoked tint.
ed leather. But that made no difference
in Texas then; for the heirs Of heroic
courage were all considered peers, the
class Of interiors embracing Zone but
towards. ~.
Presently the TWO rifles exploded with
simultaneous roars. Col Morton gave a
Iprodigious bound upwards, and fel! to the
earth corpse. Deaf Smith stood erect,
and Immediately began to reload his rife;
and then Having finished his brief task be
fastened away into the adjacent forest.
Three days afterward, Gen. Houston,
accompanied by Deaf Smith and three
more men, appeared in Austin, and with
ont further opposition removed the State
papers. l.''
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-11-28
THE souTHEN PANIC.

An Agent of George Peabody. the eel.
ebrated London banker, has just return.
ed from the South, having left Richmond
on Thursday last he was in Savannah
when the dead sndswounded of the rebel
army was brought from Beaufort, and
describes the CONSERVATION among the
rebels as extreme. Every one was prohi-
bited from leaving Savannah, but this did
not prevent an extensive departure of
citizens; the rebels had thought their for
tiGcations at Be uforG to be impregnsble.
and could not imagine but that some new
style of projectile had been used by the
Yankees to drive them from their strong
holds. 5r f s. t.,.-I -q
The population all along the soaboard
are described as being in great state Of
lear and suspense, having heard that the
feet was passing farther to tie South, and
net knowing at what point it would strike
Numbers of the State Regiments had been
ordered home by the Stale. Governments
but the Confederate authorities were un'
willing that they should leave the PotO'
mac, and a serious issue was likely tc
arise in consequence, Three Of The South
Carolina regiments had openly mntinied
aud we're with much difficulty prevented
from an abrupt departure for Lbs South
New York Sun, Nov. 10th. usl 4.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-11-28

SWEARING FOR FAMILY REV. II. 8.
Eaclay, for thirteen years missionary in
China, has written book, in which he
relates the following suecdote. 60
during one Of our examinations for
candidates for baptism a, Ngu kang, I
observed that one woman and some three
or four young people had the same sur
name. This circumstance led to the fol.
lowing conversation between myself and
one Of the youIg men
al observe you all have the same
surname. Are you members Of the same
iamilyi I inquired. r
Eyes one replied. this 10 mother,
and these are my brothers,
"'Where is your father2' Icontiuued.
"' He is at home, attending business
"DOes he approve of your embracing
ChristianityT H
"'Yes he is entirely wiling
".'Why doee not your father himself
become a Christian?'
:" He says it would not answer for all
the family to embrace Christianity
"'And why, ! asked, with some curio'
sity, does he think so!'
"'He Gays that if we all become Christ
ians our heather neighbors will take ad.
vantage Of that circumstances to impose
upon u.s.
!" How will they do that?' Iinqui1sds
"'Christians are not allowed to swear
or fight; and father says tkat when our
wicked neighbors ascertain we have em'
braced Christianity, they will proceed at
once to curse and maltIeat us. Hence
father says to US. You may all become
Christians, but must remain heathen,
SO as to retaliate on our bad neighbOrs.-
You can go to meeting and worship, but
[ must stay at home to do the Cursing
and fighting for the family"
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-11-28

wWe are Intelligent beings, endow-
ed with minds capable Of forming ideas
and gaining knowledge. 1t Is certainly
necessary lhatwe should gain kuowI-
edge Of business; but let us also learn to
comprehend the great cause of our exis>
tencs; learn that +" It's not all Of life to
live" and make money, or glory for our
selves, but that We should improve what
God has giving us, storing up knowledge
while here which will Ct us TO do good
to our fellow men, and which will pre-
pare US TO enter joyfully upon an unend-
ling eternity.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-11-28

Hot Suor.-Colouel Scott, in his able
military dictionary, gives the following
account Of the manner Of using hot shot,
'aue the peculiar dsstructiveness Of this
missile. Tie reader will remember that
it was hot sho. which made Fort Sum Ter
untenabls for our gallant garrison; and it
would be a curious retribudon II, after
Charleston is destroyed, the insurgents
were in turn driven out Of the forts 10
the bay By hot sto; fred from the shore.
The charges fer hot sbo; are from one
quarter to 4obe sixth the weigh. of the
shot. With snail Veloeiti-s the shot
splits and splinters the wood go as TO rem
der it favorable for burning With great
velocity the ball sinks deep into the wood
is deprived Of air by the closing of the
hole, and chsrs instead of burning the
surrounding wood. 1t SHOULD not peue
lra;e deeper than ten 10 twelve inches.
Red hot balls DO not set FIRE to the wood
until some fine after their penetration.
They retain sufficient beat to ignite wood
afleribaving made several ricoehsls upon
water. The wads are made of clay and
hay. Clay wads should consis, of pure
clay, or fnllsr's earth, free from sand or
gravel, well knesded, with jus: enough
moisture to work well. They are cyliu
1rical, and one calib r IN 'ength. Hay
wads should remain in the tub 10 soak at
least ten or t,welve minutee. Before be.
ing used the water ia pressed out of them
When hay .wads are used yspor may be
seen escaping from the vent on The inser.
tion Of ths ball; but, as thie is only tie
effect Of The heat Of the ball on the wgter
contained in the wsd, no danger need be
appreheuded from il. With prop pre-.
cautions in loading, the ball may be per,
mit.ed to cool in the gun without ignit-
ing tho charge. The piece, however
should be fred with as tie delay as pos.
sible; as the vapol would diminish the
strengtb of the powder Furnaces for
heating shot are, erected at the forts on
the sea coast. These furnaces hold sixty
or more shot. The shot being placed and
the furnace eold. iprsquires one hour aud
6ltsenminuies to heat them to ned heat,
but aftsr the furnace 10 once heated "a
FOUNDER shot is brough, to red hea, in
twenty-five minutes; the 50 FOUNDER and
AZ poSnder shots require a few minutes
longer Three men are required to at
lend the furnace: one takes out the hot
shot and places them on the stand to be
scraped; another scrapes them and puts
them iu the ladle; and the third supplies
cold sho, and fuel
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-11-28
IMPORTANT FROM NORTH CAR
-OLINA.
GREAT UNION AT HAT
I. 'gl TERAS. ,...

New York, Nov. Ala letter from
Hatteras Inlet. of the 10th, says: awe
learn that North. Carolina, by Conven.
lon of Delegates representing forty five
counties, has declared a Provisional Gov
ernment, and has entirely repudiated the
Secession act of the State; reaffirming her
loyalty aud devotion to the Constitution
oi the United States. .s
The Convention met at Hatteras on
Monday last. The act passed contained
several sections,the substance of which is
the first declared vacant all the offices oi
the State, the second names Marole N
Taylor. Provisional Governor; the third
adopts the Constitution of the State with
the statutes and laws contained in the Re
vised Code OF 1866; the fourth repudiates
the ordinance of Secession, passed at Raj
eigh on the Goth Of May, together with all
other acts then adopted; the fifth directs
the Provisional Government to order {
special election for a member of Congress
the sixth gives to the Governor authority
to make temporary appointments to Off
cial vacancies. The Convention then .ad
Ijourned subject to the call of the Prssi
dent. ...,..,t..5 .tt5. M
Gov. Taylor has issued his proclama
ton. Tor an election in the Second Con
gressional District, which will be held OF
Wednesday. the s7th inst. ,-
A smart engagement took place a
HattSras inlet. on the I4th, between thu
Coast Survey steamer oorwin and the reb
el steamer Curlew. The latter vessel ap
pareutly got the worst of tho contest, ant
retreated after receiving a hos and telling
FIRE from the former. tfaiMi Is
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rm- The s4nilac (Mich. J Jaoksonian of

the 4tb inst, says: d eieH
Friday night of last week there was q
meeting and speeches made at Msskell's
school house, IN the Southwestern part Of
SaDilac township in this county. all with
reference 10 raising recruits for Capt.
Huckin's company, now rapidly filing up
for the war, Capt Huckin. bimself being
present. At the close Of The meeting an
opportunity WAS given for any that would
go to war, when several, mostly young
men, came forward and signed the muster
roll, among the rest, Samuel Dickinson,
well known here. Dickinson is married
man. Sa!urday night, after be retired,
his wife go. his hand out upon the bed
rail. and placing very dull, broken sha-
wing kuift, or "shiugle shave" upon the
first two fingers OF the righ. hand, between
the fist and second joints. with blows
from bill4t Of wood severed them from
the hand. Sbs bad in readiness patches
for doing up the wound. All arrange
ments seemed 10 have been made for doing
up the jobss we'll as it was possible for .
woman tosdo With instruments as dull 40
a meat axe. 1t is reported that be sfter.
wards said he had brought it upon him
self and could not blame his wife. g
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-11-28
SPECIAL SESSION IN MARYLASD.-C

SrEcIAL SESSION IN MAINLAND Govern
or Hicks, OF Maryland, has concluded TO
convene the new Legislature in special oss.
sion on Tuesday. the Sd OF December
Dext, instead ofWsdnssdsy, the eth IN
slant, as FIRST reported. His proclamation
to that effect has been issued.
EEI is no more possible 70 bring
mems minds to think slike, than 10 make
their faces look alike az
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-11-28

EEA Yankee. who when he was tolt
by an English tourist iu this country lha
the celebration Of the Fourth Of july
would soon be extinct, answered; "Set
here, Stranger, don't talk that way, tel
you when the resurrection day comel
round, the 6rst thing done in the mora
ing will be to read the DeolarStion Of 10
dependence" :"
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-11-28
Enlistments ProEressing.

WksHrNeTON, Nov. 2I.-It has been
officially ascertAined that the Governments
has now in the field. in camp and in pro.
cess of formation 800, 900 volunteers, aud
the sulistments for the regular service
are more than heretofore numerous.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-11-28
R00K AND BOB PRINTING.

pr pared to execute all descriptions Of lob
aWo RK such as CARDS, CIRCULAR Rs PoSTkKS:
= 7BALI,TICKETS. and every other variety Of PLAIN
AND FANCY JoBRING, with new and superiortype
s and on Ehort notice. Tt. satt -F
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-11-28

ET Men who sndsavor to look fierce
by culliyating profase whiskers, must be
hair EN-. scare EN- fellows.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-11-28
\ It sviace, discrimination TO carry out

II eviaees discrimination 10 carry out
the Government policy in Hungary.
There Is greater 6rmness in trade al
Manchester, and further advance is de.
manded. Business keeps restricted.
LATEST VIA oUEESsTowE.
LoNDoN. Nov. l0-At the Lord May
Ior's banquet, the Mayor proposed the for.
Ieign. ambassadors aud coupled the name
Of Adams, who replied that bis mission to
Eogland was to promote and perpetuate
friendly relations between lAe two coun
tries. Lord Palmerston said although
circumstances may for the iims threaten
to interfere with the supply Of cotton.
the temporary evil will be productive Of
permaDen. good.
We shall fad, 10 various quarters Of
the globe. sure and ample supply. which
will render US no more dependent. We
witness with affection the lamentable diff.
ferences among our American cousins
but it is not for 1s 10 pass judgmen, in
their disputes.
Lord PalmsrstoD, in conclusion, expires
.sed ths hope of speedy restoration o.
harmony and peace. 10. 10 '..,-a.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-11-28

yrTsBusness cards Of about lines, blythe year, IS
PAdvertisemehts not marked on the manuscript
will be continued az our terms until forbid.
MPLegal Advertisements, Adminisrator'stnotlces
skc. mustb for IN advance, for reasons winch
we. will explain at the time,
- TThe above terms strictly observedin all cases.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-09
COURT PRocLMArroN.

kAi HEREAS the Honorable Francis NJ KIM. .
W MELL. President of the several Courts Of Com
mon Pleas in the counties composing the 10th Ju-
dieiai District. ard Justice of the Courts of Oyer
and 'ferminer, and GeHera Jail Delivery, for the
tfial of capital and other offenders ia the said Dis
frict--and u, .. SEiyELY and JoHS Taylor, Es-
4uir,as, Judges Of the Courts of Common Pleas
and Justices Of the Court of Oyer and Terminer,
and general Jail Delivery, for the trial of all cap
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
at Bedford, on MONDAY the % day OF September
next NOTICE Is tereby given to all the Justices Of
the Peace, the Coroner aud Constables within tn.
said County of Bedford that they be then and there
in their proper persons, with their rolls recordse
and it,quisitons, examinations and other Temem-
brances, to do those things which to their Offices
and in that behalf appertain to be done, and also
they vino viii prosecute against the prisoners that
shall be in the Jail Of Bedford County, 20 be
then and there to prosecute against them as shall
be just.
JOHN J. CESSNA, Sheriff.
Sheritf's Office, Bedford, Aug, 2, 1861.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-09
REGISTERS NOTICE.

A LII persons Interested, are hereby notified that
n the following named accountants have filed
their accounts, 10 the Registers Office OF Bedford
County, and that tie same will DO presented TO the
Orphans Court in and for said County, on Tues
day the Sd day of September, next, a. the Court
House, in Bedford, for Confirmation.
The account Of William Sne Administrator of
the estate Of Catharine Smell, late Of East Provi
dence Township, decd
The partial account of o. E. shannon, Esq, adj
ministrator festimeHto aHneTo OF Samuel earn,
late of Bedford Borough, decd.
The account of j. ohm Studebaker, Guardian Of
Ann Miller, minor child of Andrew Miller, late Of
Londonderry Township, decd.
The account of o. E. Shannon, Esq, admins
traitor cum testamento Gnnero of Samuel earn,
decd, who was Guardian OF Sarah snd David
Longeneeker, minor children Of Abraham Longer
ecker; decd
The account of o. E. Shannon, Esq, admins
traitor Of the estate of Margaret Hafer. late Of
Bedford Township, decd
The account of Daniel Stoler, Executor of the
last will and testament of Magdaena Stoler, late of
Liberty Township, decd.
The account of Robert NJ. Taylor, Executor of
the last will and testament of Richard Knauf late
of HarrisoR Township, decd.
The account of Jacob S. Brown, Trustee to sell
the real estate Of Margaret Croft, late OF Middle
Woodberry Township, deed.
The account of Valentine Steckman, adminis-
traitor of the estate OF Henry Steckman, late OF
Monroe Township decd.
The account OF J. K. Latshaw, administrator OF
the estate of Peter LstshaW, late of Middle ood-
berry Township, deed.
The account of Joseph W. Sleek ana William
Sleek Executor, Of the Last will and testament of
John Sleek, late Of St. Clair Township, decd.
The final account of Alexander McGregor, Esq,
one of the Executors Of the last will and testament
Of John Hammer, late Of Union Township, decd.
The account of Jeremiah Z Black and George
w. Horn. administrators of the estate Of John
Black, late of Napier Township, decd.
The account of Job Mann, Esq, one of the Ex-
ecutors of the last viii and testament Of Abraham
r. Crane, late of Bedford Township, decd.
The account of job Mann, ESD, one of the Ex-
ecutors of the last viii and testament of Abraham
Ritchey, late of Snake Spring Township, decd.
s. b. TATE, Register.
Registers Office, Bedford Aug. 8, 1861.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-09

NEGRO SOLDIERS The Legislature of Ten
uessee has passed an act safor the RELIEF Of vol
unteers," which authorizes the Governor to
impress into the army all the free negroes Cf
shat state between the ages Of fifteen aud ffty
years; being sound in mind and body. These
"volunteefs" are to perform such menal servi-
ces in the camp as may be required, and to
receive therefor regular raiions, with eight
dollars per month as wages. This is oil hight,
of course, as long il Ia done in the South,
but if a free black man In the north offers to
shoulder and face death to assist 10 maintaining
the supremacy of the Union, the cry is at once
raised BY the journals of the Pa triot and Uu-
ion iIk, that the government is eDcour ging
the servile rebellion of the negro. Il is ime
that such pnerile policy was abolished, and
every human being who loves this country,
permitted TO fight sor its defence aud perpetu-
tY.- Harrisburg Tel.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-09
BEDFORD
CLASSICAL INSTITUTE.

KEIHE Sd school year of this Ipsttution viii open
A. on Monday, Sept. ID, 1851. Miss L. D. Ward
will act as Assstent in English aud sole instruc
tor in Latin, French, German, Drawing and Paint
ing. Experience has convinced the Principal, that
there iS Ro thorough and mastery education even
for the mere English scholar without drill in
outline drGcfng (to which the first principles Of the
Perspective viii be added) How the Dia-
grams of Geography, Natural Philosophy, Botany,
&c, be thrown accurately upon tho board, with
out previous training in Outlines This exercise
is invaluable, too, by impressing upon the mind a
habit Of precision and Of The perception Of proportion
in all things In the schools of Prussia the child
is drilled in drawing from the moment is Can hold
pen, and Horace Mann says, it is this early drill,
which impaFts that skill and accuracy of band,
which render the peumanShip of the Prussan
child, model Of legibility aad elegance In order
TO bring this invaluable accomplishment within
reach u all the Principal has resolved to charge
put 81, instead of or SO, per quarter, as is
usual where it is taught an extra Ecery men,
Der Of The school viii be required TO pursue the
study from 10 10 20 minutes every day.
The Principal would also desire to form the
whole school, who have studied English Grammar,
into class in French at 81 per Quarter. But
this study is not made peremptory. IL will how
ever afford a most rare opportunity of pursuing,
under an Instructress who has studied French in
Paris, and who is otherwise accomplished scholar,
branch, whose usual cost IS S8 or $40 per quar-
ter.
No pupil will be received for less than school
year. Those who reflect, will doubtless appreciate
tie reasonahlenesa equity of this rule. De-
duction win be made only In case OF prolonged
sickness, Of similar overrulng Providence -
Until the new Scheol-H Ouse is ready for the re-
ception Of the school, il viii convene for few
weeks In the basement Of the Lutheran Church,
which IL central for all.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-09
9.llla. or Kings Evil,

"a r,t.linaai disease, corruption OF the
Ill, Whiel slas fluid becomes vitiated.
~ + III 4ooi. t3tiAg III the circrl lation, il
.. l-,s5, 5 tla wl.aie body, and may burst out
ii, SO - aNs fiis Ell 1t. No organ is free
.f,la & afssek-. ~. = there one wilich It may
ssat destroy. The se1ofaious faint is yaT1ously
esssised by nsereHrial disease, low living, dis
ordered 81 s4.llsesit'ly focd, impure air, flth
and filthy HABITS, tho depressing vices and,
aeovr sll, b Ine sesielseai Infection. What
ever 20 It's origin, IL is hereditary In tie con-
stitatioll. descending - from parents 20 children
unto the third and fourth generation !" indeed,
It seems to be The rod of Him who says, "
Wil visit the iuiquities Of The fathers upon
their children"
It's effects commence BY deposition from tho
Blood Of corrapE ulce-0us matter, which, In
The i'rngs liyeg, and internal organs, is termed
tabereles; IN the glands, swellings; and on
the sartagr, eTuptioas or sores. This foul cor
ruption. which genders In the blood, depresses
the energies OF life 50 that Ecrofulous constita-
tions not only suffer from screfaloas com
plants. but they have far less power to with
stand the attacks of other diseases conse-
queItly, vast numbers perish by disorders
which, although not sctesnlons IN their nature.
are still rendered fatal by this taiHt in the
systen. Most of the consumption which de-
climates the human family has its origin directly
in this scrofuious contamination; and many
destructive diseases Of tue liver, kidneys brain,
and, Indeed, of all the organs, arise from or
are aggravated by the same cause.
Onequarter Of all our people are scrofulouss
their persons are invaded by this lurking in
fecaon, and their health IS undermined 10y it.
To cleanse il from the system we must renpyate
tIe bleed ty az Alternative medicine, and in
vigorate it by healthy food and exercise.
Such medicine VIC supply IN s.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-09
Public Sale
OF REAL ESTATE.

10y virtue of an order Of the Orphans Court, OF
ID Bedford CouHty, there will 30 sold on the
premises, on
Saturday, the oath day of August.
next at one O'Clock of said day, the following
Real Estate, late the property Of Bebjamin Wig
field, deed, viz (; one tract of land situate in
southampton Township Bedford County, adjsia-
ing lands Of Philip Clingman, John loss anG Win.
Wigfel d and others, improved, and well timbered
with white pine aud other timber, containing I49
acres, more or less.
One other tract Of land in the same Township,
containing 20 acres, unimproyed, adjoining lands
of Philip CIingman, John Wigfeld AMI others.
Attendance will be given and terms made known
on day OF sale by
NATHAN ROBSON,
Admir- Of Benj. Wigdell, deed
Aug. I'd, lS61.-c
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-09
Commissioner.

Lieut. VIM. Keefe of Bedford Township, will be
q candidate for the domination OF Commissioners,
subject 10 the decision of the Republican County
Convention. MANY.
Mr. EDrroR :-You are authorized to announce
the name of Mr.. Henry p. piehl, Of Colerain
Township, as candidate for the Office of County
Commissioner, subject to the decision of the Re-
publican County Convention. MANY.
Mr.. EDITOR You are authorized to announce
the name Of Joseph s. Riddle, Esq, OF Union
Township, candidate for the Office of County
Commissioner, subject to the decision of the Re-
publican County Convention. MANY.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-09
AYERS
Compound Extract Of SafsaDarilla,

the most effectual remedy which the medical
eslil Of our times caa devise for this every
where prevailing and fatal inalady. 1t is COM
bined from the most active remedials that have
been discovered for the expuIgation Of this foul
disorder from the blood, and tie rescue of the
cysSsm from its destructive consequences.
IIcnca II should be employed for the cure Of
not only scrofula, but also those other affac-
toas which arise flom It, such as ERUPTI7B
and SRIy DISEASES, ST. AS1aeSx's FIhz..
Itosg. or El.YsIPELAs. PI1fPLEs, PUsrULEs,
BLoTcHes, BLAISs and BoIrq, TuMoRs. TETTzE
ana SALT RAEu2I, ScALD liE4p, RISGwos,x,
RgyUxATIssf, SYPHILIFIc and MEReURIAI. DLs-
EAsEs, pEoP6T, DYsPEEs!a, DE3ILIEE, and.
indeed, ALL CoNPLAISrs ARISING FROM VIrIA-
TgD OK I5PuRE BLOOD. The popular belief
in iJtgi55sg Of TIE blood is founded in truth,
for scrofula IS a degeneration Of the blood. The
particular purpose and virtue of this Sarsspa-
nlla Is 10 purify ard Tegeasiate this vital fluid,
without shieh sound health Is impossible in
contaminated constitutions.