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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-18

Before entering upon any further explana-
ton, we will stop to say that the war of the
books, is one OF supreme absurdity, so far
as!teachers and people are concerned, and
is chiefly interesting to the publishers. Any
teacher who cannot use successfully any Of
four or five series we could name, is mis-
cradle dolt, and utterly unfit to teach any,
thing. Most teachers who are mettlesome
sticklers for any one Grammar, are at the
same time contracted in learning and poorly
qualified to impart it. If teacher cannot
use successfully any of half dozen Gram
mars before us, be does not know how to
teach English Grammar at all. We have
very high regard for Rays Arithmetics and
Algebras, but we would deem ourselves in
pitiful business should we decry any other
authors.
And now we beg leave to commend the
books selected by the Normal Board. They
are all creditable books, they are as good
as any in the market, they are worthy of
being used, and it would be good economy
to use them in all our schools.
We were neither member of the Legis-
lature nor Normal Board, when the books
were selected. We had nothing to do in
the premises but to carry out in good faith
the work legally planned by the Normal
Board and our predecessor.
If the people prefer to change their school
books every few weeks, we have not the
slightest objection. We have little
daughter just now duly puzzled with syntax,
who has only studied three different gram
mars, and we have some hopes of getting
her through by the judicious use of five or
six more in regular turn.
Ia this whole matter we have no par
ticular personal concern, except that we do
not like to see people driven to so much
trouble and expense causelessly.
We would prefer that all teachers and
school boards would adopt the new books
as soon as practicable The books adopted
are cheap and good, and men who refuse to
comply with the law, set up their own opin-
ions against many Of the best men and best
teachers OF the State, which they have q
right to do if they think that the best way
to promote our cause.
We did not select the books, and have no
pride to be mortified in their contemptuous
rejection, but we deprecate the folly and the
injury to the people of such course, and
only ask that all will candidly do what they
can to prevent frequent changes, and intro.
duce, as near as may be, uniformity.
3. +. CRARY.
State Superintendent Public Schools.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-18

London papers notice the reception in
that city of samples of cotton from Hon.
duras, Central America, of which the Cot
ton Supply Association report that it is
"the nearest approach to New Orleans cot
ton that has been shown in the market u
The advices from Honduras add that the
samples sent are perennials. The first ship.
ment of cotton from the FIJI Islands was
on exhibition in Australia, at last accounts,
en- route to England.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-18
Naval Enga cement below New Orleans

Instead of confirmation of the reported
capture of New Orleans, we have news of
quite another cast. 1t appears that on the
night OF the 18th inst, Commander HoL-
Inns, of Greytown notoriety, attacked the
United States blockading forces at the head
of the passes, fifteen miles above their
mouths, where they were probably engaged
in erecting battery, sunk the sloop-ot>war
Preble, and drove the other vessels ashore.
where, as HoLL1Ns says, they got well
peppered by the rebels. The federal forces
were 40 guns and nearly 1000 men; the
Confederate forces we're l6 guns and 800
men. This account, to be sure, is from a
rebel source, but has the appearance of be-
ing truthful.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-18

Occasional" of the Philadelphia Press,
says Of Mr.. Buchanan's letter to recent
Union meeting in Pennsylvania:
When it is considered that the ex-Presi-
dents true policy in all our troubles was to
maintain at least the appearance of digni~
fled reserve, he cannot murmur if when he
breaks that reserve, his own record should
be partially opened up, and his relations to
past events, the recollection of which still
rankles in the hearts of twenty-five millions
of people, tearlessly and Indignantly dis"
cussed.
l know that he is celebrating postum
nous vindication of his conduct. [ know
that he contemplates an attack upon the
independent men who forewarned him of
the consequences OF his infamous policy;
and it is asserted and believed that his
preparations to this effect will be
marked by more than the usual MAJ
Lightly and cruelty that characterized his
course after O coniding people had put
him in the Presidential chair. It may be
that his letter is the forerunner of this de.
monstration-an attempt to secure hear
ing from that American people whom he so
shamefully outraged and betrayed. But
the questions be will be compelled to answer
to future generations in this vindication can
not be CLOSED over by assaults upon those
who contended against his administration
and pointed out the consequences of his
treachery, nor yet by giving false reasons
for the manner in which he permitted trail
tors to undermine the constitution, even in
his own official household. He will be
forced, if he desires to secure a respectable
position among historical characters, to
confess that be did wrong from the be.
ginning to the end. Whether it would
not be we'll for him, before he is
called away, to expose to the world
the wretched instruments who used him upon
the one hand, and whom he used upon the
other, is q matter of good taste that
may be properly referred to his own con-
science. He has vast amount of informa-
ton in his possession. He is one of those
long lived men who treasure up every con-
fdential communication and letter. He has
complete daily journal Or record of all that
transpired in his Cabinet councils. Why
not make clean breast of all this? Why
stand upon matter of personal pride, and
attempt to buy or beg an audience from his
countrymen to listen to his apologies after
his death He need not fear the vengeance
of the southern traitors. They utterly
despise him; because, after having per-
mitted them to conduct him to the preci>
pice, he had not the courage to follow them
into the abyss of disunion. Nothing tina:
be could give to his country could be more
valuable than the experience CLEANED after
be surrendered to these enemies of the human
race. If he waits much longer his evidence
will be of little value. This is the day and
the hour. If be would be forgiven by pos
terity, let him pay that decent tribute to the
present generation, by showing, in other
ways than by writing letters to pseudo
Union meetings, that be is sincerely peni-
tent for the uncomfortable wrongs be has
heaped upon the American people.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-18

- The Cincinnati Commercial of Wednes>
day, says: We have reliable information
from the Kanawha region, that Colonies
Eynart and Piatt, with their commands, left
Charleston on Monday, to join General
Rosecrans. It is understood that General
Rosecrans is menaced by General Lee, with
superior force. He will, doubtless, be
able to maintain himself in the strong fors
tifcations at Gauley, if he is obliged to fall
back that far.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-18

"A Leavenworth paper says it has lbs
formation to the effect that one hundred
slaves leave Missouri every day for Kansas.
At this rate, should this rebellion hold on
for year or so, it will need no emancipa-
tion proclamation to make Missouri free
State. In fact, her manifest destiny " is
already clearly foreshadowed. So much
Tor secession in Missouri.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-18

Lord Monck was to leave England on
the Sd OF October for Quebec, to assume the
duties of Governor-General of Canada, and
Sir Edmund Head will take his departure
on about the 23d.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-18

The breaks in the tennessee Valley
Canal are more serious than first supposed.
The Rochester Express says the repairs
will cost at least $4,000, and that the most
the engineers promise is to get one or two
weeks navigation before the season closes.
Even this cannot be done should the pres
ent high water continue.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-18
OFFICIAL VOTE OF SCOTT COUNTY

The whole Democratic County and Legis-
lative ticket is elected, except the nominee
for Senator. T. j. DUFFY, Independent
Union Democrat, is elected State Senator
ever A. &. CHATFIELD, the Democratic
nominee. HAMLIN has four hundred and
twenty-nine majority over RAMSEY.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-18

Major General Fremont is not a
graduate of West Point. He was graduated
at Charleston (South Oarolina) College,
studied civil engineering, and then obtained
q lieutenancy of engineers
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-18

Eleven of the Missouri bridge burners
were sent to New York and are confined in
Fort Lafayette. A hemp rope and four
feet fall would be far better way of dis.
posing of the murderous wretches.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-18
Treasury transactions.

The following is statement of business
transactions of the Cash Department of the
United States Treasury for Sept, 1861.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-03-30

RESPECTABLE" PERSONS CAN GO TO
SoUrm CARoLINA.-The following bona
.ftle advertisement appears i'll the Phil
adelphia Inqui'er:
OFFICE OF THE CoM'R FOR S. C.,)
No. 81 South Third st.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 31st, 1860.
Respectable persons wishing to visit
South Carolina OH business, or for le-
gitimatc purposes, can be furnished
with proper certificates that will be re-
srected by the proper authorities OF
that Government, on application ut this
office. DAVID B. BIRNEY,
South Carolina Commissioner, resitl-
ing in Philadelphia. Ia.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-03-30


JoLANE.-This veteran, who fought,
bled and-lird to tell Of 1t, in his coun-
try's cause, is at Now Orleans. lie has
written letter to his wife, which ap-
pears in the Kanhakec (Ill.) Gazette, from
which we copy:
M orlcns, jan 10. 1861.
Dcrc Game: l rite to tell you that i
have dissoluted and see seeded in kom-
mon with the Sowth. We are atcartl
Of Jccms Buchanan, he is 2 korrupt fur
us, 4 we have resolved to thro him oh
the tender Mursy ofthe North. I can't
tel when will &C you, the kuntry needs
my services, 4 won't Civ hur up. U
rite, sci the kow 4 git sum mummy, fur
i expect office now.
Your husband, Jolanc.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-03-30

A FRENcM VIEW OF SECEssIoN-The
Journal des Debo,s, the most inf1uen.
tial paper in France, says of the South.
crn Confcdcracy: "Lct it pursue its
way; but once more it must be an
nounccd that there is not corner upon
the face of the earth where it will find
sympathy and assistance
ANEMoGRApm.-Levi Burncll, Of Mil
waukic, has just perfected what he calls
an "Anemograph." 1t writes OH a
strip of paper, which is moved by clock
work two inches an hour, the force and
direction of the wind. The slightest
change of wind is recorded with uncrr.
ing accuracy.
BN- Somebody advertiscs in all Eng
llsh religious newspaper-"A An unfor-
tunatc woman wants home where
contact with believers would be an at
tendant circumstance. A line to "A
sinner saved will be called for and
gratefully acknowledged"
p1- Harpcr's Weekly contains por-
traits Of all the seeding South Carroll
ma members of Congress. They are
not as wei! erecuted as they oughtto be.
Louisville Journal.
B1~ Wealth does not always improve
lis. A man, as he gets to be worth
more, may become worthless.
b1- Whyare fixed stars like wicked
old men? Because they scintillate
(sin till late.
b1~ 1t is asserted that England will
not recognize Southern Confederacy.
ssF The right man in the right place
"a husband at home in the evening.
n@- Many husbands spoil their wives
ny making mo's OF them. .-Prfn';"r.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-03-30

THE FIRST CHECK TO THE SECESSION
FLAa.-Thc Portland (Me.) Adrertiser,
Jan. 80, says: "The master Of brig
Just arrived ut this port from Havana,
reports that OH the day previous to her
sailing, about 10 A. NJ, II small bri gam
tine, from Charleston, came in past the
Moro Castle with the Palmetto flag fly
ing, or rather the Stripes with one star,
but Immediately, by order of the officer
in command at the Moro, was brought
to anchor under its guns, and kept
there until 3 P. NJ, when tho flag of the
Union was hoistcd, and she was per-
mitted to proceed mp the llarbor.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-03-30
An Appeal to South Carolina.

The Union speaks to thee My child!
Thy mothers heart is bleeding;
And list in accents pure and mild
Her voice with thee is pleading:
~ cannot part with thee. Alas !
Why dost thou seek to sever
Those sacred bonds. those holy ties
Which should endure forever?
Have not nurturcd thee with care,
With all n mothcr's duty;
Till thou art now exceeding fair
In glorious c.rength and beauty?
Thou and thy sister States hast grown
With love and friendship plightcd;
Thy life was theirs and theirs thine own,
While thus yc dwclt united.
Their blood is mingling with thine own,
Drawn from the same pure fountain;
Thy children 5 ashes rest with theirs,
BY Northern vale and mountain.
Their blood and thine has freely flowed,
To cOnsccratc securely
The shrine where Freedoms fame has glowc(
So brightly and so purely.
See At that shrine in angel guise,
Bright as the beams ofmorning,
Stands Freedoms form, with fearful eyes,
To lift the voice of warning.
Oh heed in time that voice sublime,
In pity. implorc thee
Thrust not aside that angel guide.
And Peace shall brighten o er thee.
The Constitution speaks to thee,
That compact wisely given,
That boon thy sircs hequcathcd to thee,
4 sacred trust from heaven.
1t is the glorious beacon light
That glows undimmed before us
Our guide, our compass when the night
Ofdscord gathers DER US.
Thy EM'sr's spirit calls to thee
Thy Washington immortal !-~
See where his form appears to thee,
From out the graves dark portal;
List to the voice from Terncn's mound,
In solemn tones ascending
Echong. amid the hills around,
With Natures music blending -
'Pausc oh, my children, pause, and think
OF this once glorious Nation,
Now sadly standing on the brink
Of woe and dcsolaticn;
Can We SO soon forget the past
That great and wond 'rous story
Whose deeds by peril overcast,
Those scenes of strife and glory?
Look upon yon starry flag
Emblem of Freedoms power;
Each star and stripe appeals to thee
In this mOmen tons hour.
Dost thou with sacrilegious hand
One glowing star dissevcr?
No Let j. still wave DER our land,
Our country pride forever y
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-03-30

EUcHRE-ANE ExcITIxs GAME.-Soutli
Carolina and Jamcs Buchanan against
Mai. Anderson and Gen. Scott.
South Carolina deals and turns up
the ten Of spades (niggers); Gen. Scott
passes; james Buchanan, having the
best bower, assists South Carolina;
Scott says he cannot assist the Major;
South Carolina passes; Maj. Anderson
turns down hearts reluctantly; James
Buchanan passes again; South Carroll
ma passes; Maj. Anderson makes clubs
trumps, and says he plays it alone. The
hand 10 played, tho Major rnakcs
march, and South Carolina and James
Buchanan arc skunkcd.-BoetcN Atlas.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-10-25
HOWARD ASSOCIATION.
Philadelphia.

a Beaeroleat Institution established 6v special En-
dorment for he Reiief Of he Sick and Distressed,
afflicted 'csfh Virhlent and Epidem.c Diseases and
especially for The Cure Of Dtseases Of tie Seruai
Organs.
MEDICAL ADVICE given gratis, by the Acting
IL Surgeon to all who apply by letter, with a
description Of their condition, (age, occupation,
habis of life, &s.,) and in cases of extreme pov-
erty Medeines tur' shed free Of charge
VALUABLE REPORTS on Spermaterrhea and
other Diseases Of the Sexual organs; and on the
NEW REMEDIES employed in the Dispensary.
sent to the aiict, in sealed letter enveIoues free
OF charge. Two or three Stamps Tor postage viii
be acceptable.
Address, DR.. J. SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Act-
ing Surgeon, Howrd Association No South
Ninth Street. Philadelphia, Pa Bv order OF the
Directors. EZRA d. HEARTWELL..
President.
GEO. FAIRCHILD, Secretary.
Nov. IL, lS60.-zz
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-10-25
AEW GROCERY,
former OF West Pitt and JuIiana 81.

THE snbscrherls opening at this well known
stand, wei selected stock OF ConfectioaaTics,
tobacco. Segsrs and Groceries, cons sting in part
81 coffee, Grown, crushed AMI pp'yeriz~d sugars
refined and golden svrups. baking moasses. Young
hySon imperial and black tea, chocolate. corn
starch ana dtvering extracts. chease, corn brooms
painted buckets. d1stil G. wall, scrub, horse shoe
tooth and hair brushes; Conftctfoagytes such as
plain and fancy candies ffuited caBdeS ana fsror-
ed jellies; water, butter and sweet crackers
FoTegH fraifs. oranges, lemons figs, raisons
prunes. dates. CurHnts, citrons, 1Derts. w NUTS
ere n nuts, almonds, pea uuts T0baeco congress
Plug, sweet plantation, aatural leat rough aud
ready Lyachan'g, smos King, L superior article,
cut and dry, SC. &c. Cigars, opera, SKIES, hall
spanish, and variety Of other brands The pub
&c are respectfully invited to give him a call
Picknics and May parties supplied at very reason
able prices.
An kinds Of country produce taken at the high
est market price.
April &c, 1851.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-10-25
NOTICE
70 7 E.zoHERs IND SCHOOL DIRECTORS.

RgsHE annual examination Of Teachers. viii take
wit; a. 4o''o"'' %
=. Ia West Providence. at Bloody Run, on Oct
~ /; IN East Providence, at Householder's on the
lOth IN Monroe. at GIearville, on the iltb +. m
aaka Spring, at Harley's on the 18th in Hope
wen, at Dasher'S the l4fh; ia Broad Ton. at
hopeTeu, on the 10th; in Liberty, at Stonerstowp.
Oh the 18th; in Middle WoodberrT at WoodberI
Ty, o1 the 18th; in South Woodberry, at Enter
PRISE, on the 18Th; IN Union. at Afowry's Mill on
o als zlst; 10 ST. Clair, at Eight Square, on the
"a IN Napier and SchellAburg, at Schsllsburg on
the z8di in Juniata, at BuenaYista, On the Jam
N bedford township, at Bedford. on the 25th; in
Londonderry, at Bridgeport, on the 18th in Har-
fiSoA. at sicVIcker's School House. at the foot of
tne ridge, on the 29th in Bedford Borough on the
S0ta IL Cumberland Valley, at CenterviIie on tbe
= iSt Ia Coler&in, at Rainsburg, on Nov lst in
ooulii@'Aptoh, at Chaneysgiiie, with lecture at
night on common schools, on the ID
N, B. Satisfactory evidence of good morals and
7ropriety OF conduct must be furnished by each
-eacher and without which the Certificate win he
Slthneid, no matter wtat the other qualifications
hay be- O1'
Eacn Teacher viii be requires to be examined
tae township in which be is an applicant for a
A public examination will he held in Bedford on
1e third and fourth Satnrday's-(Ieth and 23d1
NoY. Tor the special accommodation of all those
sacaeTS VINO Hdg fnl{ TO be present 1T the exan1i
alton IN their respective townships
no private examinations wiH be given in the
aeantne '"'
Examinations to commence at 9 O'Clock a. NJ
directors ana riti2cns requested to be pres
GEORGE sIGAFoos.
CoCptg Superintendent
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-10-25
NOTICE.

HAvING d bts Of our own to paw. we respect
a fully eal upon all persons krowing item elves
20 be in cur debt, to pay up
Ibis notice is not intended for those Of cur
irienda who pay us promptly. but especially for a
certain lrsc class who having purchased our
goods, never iouile themselves aDout paying fot
the same.
Many 81 the latter having had the use Of our
capital so long, must really imagine they have =
better right TO II than ourselves.
10 TINS class We now say, in language which We
hope they will not misun erS and-lce tuoat al leasf
portion q means in their baqGs-to meet our own
liabil .ties-and If kind invitations to ..pay ul''
avail Motive wild try hafsher though unpleasant
lemedy-and that very shortly.
Aug l6, 1861 A. b. GRAMER & co.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-10-25
fnpITOR.S .NOTICE

THE undersigned appointed b the Orphans
Court Of Bedford County, to review and examine
the accouat OF Alexander McGregog, Esq, of
tile Executors Of tbs last viii, Sc, Of John Ham
mers, deed report fe i,cts 4n6a distribution OF
whatever funds may be found IN his hands, amongst
day, the 18th day OF October, A. D., 1861, at 10
o'clock, A. d., OF said day, when and where all
parties interested can attend.
JOHN p. REED,
Oct. 4 1861. Auditor
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-10-25
.HUDITORS AOTLCE

THE undersigned appointed by the Orphans
Court, in and for Bedford County, to dstrbuteth
assets m the hands Of VIM. Gillespie, Administrator
OF the estate of Nicholas Kegg, decd, to ane
amongst creditors, will attend TO the duties of bis
appointment on Thursday the 24th day of October,
inst, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, Of said day, bis Of
fee in Bedford, when and where all parties interes-
ted can appear if they see proper
JOHN P. REED,
Oct. q; 1861 Auditor.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-10-25
FOR SALE
OR
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frstrate farm Of linn, stone lafd, in Morri. on s
N Cove, contaning about 10 acres, 100 Of va ach
are cleared aud balance well timbered The farm is
vel watered. The Improvements are a good two
story Frame House, Log Houst, Log Barn.
6c. There is good o. ciiard upon the premises.
Fhe farm adjoins Bloomfield Furnace, lies half i
mile from the iolsldaysburg Turnpike. and four
miles from Martinshurg. There is ready market
= the door for all kinds Of produce, and tbs land
Is in high state Of cultivation.
ALSO.
l66 acres near StoneTstown-wifhin ] mile OF
RrUadtop Railroa about 100 acres cleared with
two story dwelling hOuSc-neW bank barn--stable
&c., thereon erected; also two apple oich5rds
thereon, Of choice fruit. The soil is q rica l0aai
and capable Of producing every variety OF crops Of
this climate.
Also
Two lots Of ground IN Broadtop City, with new
TWO story rough cast dwelling house thereon.
Also,
A house aud lot Of ground in Clearville.
ALSO,
Three tracts Of laud in Southampton Township,
formerly owned by VIM. Oss, adjoining lands Of
Arnold Laghley, Artemas Bennett and others.
ALSO,
4 2rist mill in the ssDutch Corner,' formerly
owned by Jacob Beard-within about 5 miles Of
Bedford, with about 40 acres OF land belonging to
the sane-dwelliug house and ont buildings thereon
erected.
Also,
100 acres best quality Of prgirie--near the Mis-
souri river, close to tie couaty seat of Harrison
Co., Iowa.
ALSO,
Two one hundred and sixty acre tracts. adjoining
Blkhorne City, in the richest valley Of the west
the Platte Yailey-about 20 miles west Of Omaha
City, and close the great national or government
road leading west in Nebraska Territory.
Also,
100 acres, two miles above Omaha City, on the
great bend vi tne Missouri. This srlct is veil
umbsrel aud very desirable All Of these lanis
were located after personal Inspection and c3rg-
tni examination on the ground, sud cal be " L re-
lied upon for future wealth. Maps showing the
precise location are in my possession.
ALSO,
Three desirable lots in Omaha City, Nebraska
Territory.
Also,
lot Of ground II the City Of Dacotah Nabraska
Territory.
ne ABOVE real estate viii be sold at such prices
as 70 insure sale and profitable iuvestnleG Is.
Notes or obligations Of any kind that are good
WILDE taken in exehang nge-particullrly good bank
gotes. o. q. SHANNON
Sept. 49, 1851.