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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-11-08
TREASON AND DISUNION IN 1916.

A writer IN the EImIra Gazette makes the
J5GiI;-6 June 66, 1916, from the proceedings of a
Convention held previously in Faaelil Hall
ResolUed, That fthe Governor or the Leg
islature of this Commonwealth shall do any act
to aid the Government of the United States, in
prosecuting the infamous war in requisllion for
troops, or cooperate in any way to assist in
war or o give it countenance, they will deserve
the contempt Of all honest men, and be recreant
to duty, to liberty and 10 the Constitution.
Resoivcd, Tha! we, the people of Massachu-
setts, do here now deliberately assert that there
is no longer Union of the States natl oaal
Constitution, National Executive, that no cit
Izen of these States is under any kind OF obliga-
ton OF patriotism or of honor TO aid the act of an
parall eed outrage upon a sister republic; that a
participation in this war to an act of conspiracy
with iaaC}ess a1arGuqerS and p1Urderers qrsips 81
that nation; and that we announce for ourseIes,
and recomend to our fellow citizens the adoD-
tlon Of these three emeasures as alone s2ita Bile
10 the present crisis:
l. Individually and collectively u pledg g
ourselves IN no way TO countenance, ancourag E
or aid this inhuman and mpjou8 robbery Of
Mexico.
2. Individually and collectively to pledge cur
contribution to support the families OF those
who. being drafted for this var, refuse 10 serve
and take the penalty
3. To meet in primary assemblies of the peo-
pie, and IN county, State and general cnnven-
| tom for the end Of establishing the postrae
Republic; Of forming a new bond of Union OF
free men only; Of adopting new Constitution
winch shall be founded upon principles of uni
versa justice, and fitted in ali ns articles to se-
cnre the equal rights ofevery citizen to .slife.
liberty and the pursuits OF happiness an of or
ganlzlng the people into nation which God
IN MS providence designed US to be, nation of
united Freemen,
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-11-08
M A e R He'd

TRITLE--MAXWELL.-AtC Chambers
burg, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. B. Baus-
man, Mr. Frederick G.. Tritle. of Waynes-
boro, Franklin county, to MISS Lizzie A. Max
well, step daughter of the Rev. C. F. Hof-
meier, of Friends Cove.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-11-08

TIt is a curious coincidence that all the
ouanal, which are now bawling SO Justify for
Emancipation, are the very same ones which
agreed last fall with the New York tribune,
that sthe South is worth nothing 10 the Union,
and if she really wants to leave it, we will
help her out" II is not at all unlikely that the
Abolition cries, which ring out with such Pc
culiar feryor at this time, are intended TO "hep
her out" Whether intended or not. they
surely have tendency to do ao.-Weekiy o.
SeTver.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-11-08
DE ED

COOK-On the 29th Oct, at Pierceton,
Ind, Miss Matilda A. Cook, aged 81 years.
70 Deceased was very interesting young
lady, daughter Of Mrs. Mary Cook, formerly
of this place.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-11-08
Retirement of Gen. Scott.

Lieut.. Gen. Scott has resigned the chief
command of the armies of the United States,
and has retired from active military service. 1t
is with deep regret that we make this announce
ment. In the retirement of Gen. Scott, the Gov
erument loses an officer whose name is interwo-
ven with the history Of the most brilliant tri-
nmphs Of American arms. the country loses the
active service Of true patriot and the army 2
general whose peer is yet to be found among
cis-Atlantc military men. The reason given
for Gen. Scott's resignation, IS feeble health.
May the veteran hero live to see peace ressor-
ed TO the country he loves, and may the twi-
light of his existence be calm and peaceful as
the meridian of his life was brilliant and giorl-
onSi
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-11-08
The Pacific Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 81.

W ASHlNGTON5 OCL. y
Since Friday, when the Pacific and Atlantic
telegraph was open, the President received
number of Dispatches over that line. These
embrace the announcement from the President
of the Overland Telegraph Company that the
line is completed, and exposing the hope that
it may be bond of PerPetuity between the
State ofthe Atlantic and those Of the Pacific
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-11-08

III; is rumored that General Rosecrans has
surrounded the rebel general, Floyd, near Gau-
ley Bridge, and taken him prisoner Rosecrans
cut his way around mountain, and complete
ly surprised Floyd by shelling his camp. II
the rumor be correct, IT will have great Ell
feet in crushing out the secessionists IN Wes-
arm Virgins.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-11-08

There are two classes of men pepeyaI,x
IN the wrong. Those who don't know enough
and those who know too much.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-11-08
MUSTER ROLL

oF RTCE'S zoUAvEs, CAMP CAMERON
II. L. Ryce, Captain.
w. z. Barndollar, 1st Lieut..
Edwin H. Hickok, ID Lieut..
G. r. Miller, 1si Serg't
R. P. Pilkengton, Cd Serg't
Levi Smith. Sd Serg't
Jas. NJ Middleton, 4tb Serg't
Fl. Fl. Mutton, 9th serg't
[. Fl. Rawlins, 1st Corporal
]. G. FIeegel, I'd
Jno. w. Behm, Sd
Phil. Huzzard, 4th
Alex. Lyon, 5th q
Jacob Cypher, 6th
A. S. Bennett, 7th ."
VIM. Adams, 8th {"
d. S. Elliott, Musician.
John Stondenour, "
JAG. Stoudenour, Wagner
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-11-08
New Terms.

All Orphans Court,printing including Admlnistra-
tors and Executors notices, all Auditors Notices,
Prothonotary's printing, occasional advertisements,
de-, must hereafter be paid for in advance.
Executors and Administrators owing at pres
ent VIII please come forward and settle.
INFORMATION WANTED.
If the relatives of JohP Adams, cooper by trade
who removed from Bedford county to Mercer coun-
ty about 20 years ago, will call the subscribers,
they viii hear of something to their advantage.
s. Il TATE,
Holm MOWER.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-11-08

~ New Fancy Goods fine lot just received
by Nj. C. Fetterly. Call and see,
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-11-08

GSThe mount of forage issu4vTf the Gov
ernment daily for use in Washington and vicin-
lty is, of hay, 2l5 tons; of grain, 1s0tons.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13
Please X.
Papers receiving this number Of
the Neaos, will please place it on their
exchange list.
Our Mails

As it would be altogether wrong on
our part to find fault with the mail ar
rangements, in this, our first number,
we have concluded to lay this griev-
ance on the table for future considera-
ton, and will therefore not say any
thing about it however, if we could
persuade the Post Master General to
make this the distributing post Office,
North Louisiana would no longer have
any cause of complaint. Let our citi-
zens get up petition to this effect and
they will succeed in having things all
right about the post Office, and do
good act for the people in this section
of Louisiana.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13
Our Name

1t may appear strange to some of
our friends, that we make our appear
ance under the title Of The Neus, in
stead Of the Counselor, as proposed in
ourprospectus, hereason is, that some
of our friends in this city did not APP
prove of the name we selected, and
so, to please them, we place at our
head the cognomen chosen by the ma
jority.
AS we intend trying to please those
who favor us with their countenance,
we shall always SO long as not too
much inconvenience is attached to
the wishes Of the people, endeavor to
follow their suggestions relative to
Improvements. We must acknowl-
edge, while on the subject, that our
present title is far better than the one
we contemplated having (the Coun-
selor).
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13
Number One.

With this number of the Daily
Nescs. we make our bow to the people
Of Shreveport, hoping our efforts to
furnish them with a daily paper, will
be appreciated, and that due allow
ance will be made for any neglect on
our part. A vast amount of labor,
talent and money is requisite for the
publicity of paper every day in the
week; more particularly, when we
take into consideration, the drawbacks
which present themselves to our view;
the labor we can do, but we are not
over blessed with tremendous talent,
nor great surplus of sinking funds;
however, such as we have Of both,
we risk; fully determined to do battle
against all obstacles; commencing
with this intention, regardless Of the
troublous times, and depression in
business, success will ultimately fol-
low our enterprise, if the citizens of
Caddo so wish it, for with them lays
the power. Our paper, as the name
indicates, is to diffuse news, not poll
tics, except when absolutely necessa-
~, for we desire making our paper,
eventually, paper for the people,
regardless of their political opinions.
Neutral we are not; independent We
are; and decidedly i'll favor Of, and
determined to have, Southern rights
at all hazards.
We desire the patronage of all per-
sons who have the welfare of Shreve-
port at heart; and trust that every
one will assist US, not beyond his
means, but to such an extent as they
conscientiously can. Let each assist
a little, be it ever SO little, and we can
assure them that in six months hence,
Shreveport can boast of a good daily
paper.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13

Ellington is a large tobacco maufac-
turer, and intends removing his to-
bacco screws and presses to South
Carolina, and manufacture tobacco
from the raw material. Besides be-
ing gentleman of means, we learn
he is the trustee of the Douglas es-
tate in North Carolina. This estate
belongs to Senator Douglas chill
dren by his first wife. Greenville
Enterprise.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13
COMING TO SOUTH CARoLINA.-We

COMING TO SOUTH CARoLINA.-We
learn that the hardness Of North Car
DINA to assist her independence of
Abolition rule, has determined many
of her wealthy citizens to remove
their families and effects from the
State. Among others, we learn that
Richard Ellington, Esq, wealthy
citizen Of Rockingham county, in
tends removing to our district. Mr..
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13
Job Printing.

Persons who may be in the habit of
sending their orders to New Orleans
for Job Printing, will please favor
us with call. Billheads, Cards, cir
culars, handbills, labels, wagon re-
ceipts,t tickets, etc, neatly printed.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13
~ Postn0sterS are requested to
act as agents for tile Nems, and re-
taintexpey cent from amount foracarded.
Wild Goose Chase.

We were strolling along the street
the other day, and met stranger,
who was evidently suffering from the
effect of exertions made by him to
ascertain the whereabouts of good
establishment to get a-watch repaired,
as the poor man appeared green -
he was made tool of by the b'hoys
of our town; he was sent in every
direction but the right one, until he
finally gave it up, swearing in an
awful manner. Should he or any
other person visit our place with a
similar intention, we would recon-
mend the establishment of Mr.. V.
Shidet. Read his advertisement
Strangers should make it a point to
refer to advertisements in the papers,
for what they may want, and go to the
places; this saves much trouble and
time.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13
What WINS Said.

Before coming to Shreveport, We
made many inquiries respecting our
prospects, looks of the town, the affa-
bleness of the people, etc, all, we are
sorry to say, were discouraging; we
were advised not to come here under
any circumstances; determined to
satisfy ourselves, we visited Shreve-
port, and before landing at the wharf,
were perfectly satisfied with the ap
pearance of the place. We find in
Shreveport an energetic class of men !;
persons ready and willing to assist
or embark into any enterprise that
they deem advisable for the enhance
ment of the place, in a commercial
point of view. The first impression
cast upon our minds when walking
about the town, with an idea to see
ing things generally, was, here is en-
terprise, we then decided to cast our
lot among the people by whom we are
now surrounded, and we now call this
our home; being bent on but one OBJ
ject, lie. earning, by industry and
perseverance, an honest living.
Many think our chances of success
very poor; they look upon our under
taking as an experiment, while on
the contrary it is fixed fact; we have
a daily paper, established with slim
prospects, tbs true, but We did not en-
bark in this business as an expert
ment, for Shreveport can support such
thing, though it is not for us to say
she will. Those of our citizens who
may, at any time have been connec-
ted with the press, know that it is
not business that will admit of ex-
pertinent, and further, to the point,
we are not eNperimentalists. Our
sheet placed along side of our cotem-
pories of Shreveport, may appear to
the unreaective mind a trifling thing
I'm size); so we will inform them
that we are young,-.just born-and
calculate growing. Our motto is,
"to commence small and get large" for
we do not approve of making a grand
appearance and dwindling down to
nothingness. AS our patronage in
creases, SO will our paper.
Many of our citizens who have
been called upon for their advertise
ments, or names as subscribers, we
understand, desire to see our first
number, others wish to know how the
news of the day is to be had, and re-
fuse their countenance on this account.
Persons DESTROYS of the prosperity of
our undertaking should not speak
thus, for, without their assistance, a
goodfpaper cannot bepublished. We
shall use every exertion to make the
News what it should be, but it can
not be done in day.
If our citizens will use little ex-
ertion toward aiding us in our under
taking, we promise them a larger and
better paper by the time business
commences in the fall. Don't forget
this kind friends.
Discovery of SecYeted Arlns.-
TWO Hundred Tomahayvlxs in
the Woods.
Says the Alexandria (Va.) Sentinel
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13

hundred IN them all nearly hum
dred and fifty were deposited for sale,
as above, stated.
The weapon itself is in form like a
tomahawk, except that the part oppo-
site the blade is beaten out into a
strong spike or spear, slightly cur
we'd inward, and terminating i'll sharp
point. The blade is FIVE inches long
and three inches wide at the edge.
The spike or spear dart is four inches
long. A stout handle Of ash wood,
two feet long, is very strongly inser-
ted and secured by jaws six and a
half inches long. The handle has a
rim around the end to prevent it from
being drawn through the hands of
the holder. The metal is considera-
bly, rusted by the exposure.
Altogether, these are fearful wea-
pons for hand-to-hand encount or !;
Their Numbers and their secretion.
and the weapon itself, indicate an ex-
tensive scale Of murderous purpose,
and point to the agents expected to
be employed.
Whether there are other military
dispositions, we know not But cir
culnstances have been mentioned to us
which will justify distrust. Mysteri-
Gus and suspicious looking boxes have
been received here from the North, and
taken into the interior. Inquiry is
already on the track OF some Of these
but the discovery of such deadly wea-
pons under such circumstances and in
such numbers as above stated, is of
itself sufficient to make the utmost Wig
lance of our people. Who are these,
that, while good men sleep are collect
ing in our forests, and by hundreds the
instruments EMBELLISHMENTS
A soldier who served at Harper's
Ferry, and became familiar with the
weapons captured i'll John Browns
mountain depot, says that the appear
ance and the finish ofthese battle-axes
and of the handles to them, are pre-
cisely similar to those Of Browns
pixies. Like them also, those do not
contain the name ofthe atrocious man
ufactuer.
We have deemed it due to the pub
lie to make known these facts, as re-
vealing the necessity fora greater
vigilance than we have yet displayed,
and for adequate military preparations.
When we obtain fuller information
We willre to the subject.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13
Notice Of the Esress-
We received the following fatter-

We received the following fatter-
ing notices, after issuing our prospec-
tus:
The COUNSELOR NEWS. Under
this title, Mr. JOHN DICKINSON, now
principal manager in the Office of the
Natchitoches Chronicle, proposes to
publish Daily and Weekly News
paper in the city of Shreveport. The
field selected for this new enterprise.
is a good one. Shreveport has be-
come the most thriving business city
in North Louisiana. Admirably stu
ated for trade, commanding, as it does
some of the most fourishing agricul-
tural regions of Texas, connected with
New Orleans by the Red River, and
about to be connected with the Mis-
sissippi by the Vicksburg and Texas
Railroad, which already extends from
Shreveport some distanceinto Texas,
it must soon become the most impor-
:ant city of Louisiana out Of New
Orleans. To all its natural advanta-
ges for trade, it possesses within itself
what always gives character and
growth to any community-an enter
prising race of citizens. The profess
sions are there filed with men of higl,
attainments-her merchants and bus
mess men of every walk i'll life, are
distinguished for their iberality as
well as enterprise.
In such community, a well con-
Quoted paper cannot fail to meet with
success, and Mr.. Dickinson has all
the qualities to secure such success
fine business -talent-indus-
try and Observation-Disclosures
Uniou.
The above fattering notice is from
the pen of Judge Chas. A. Billiard, of
Natchitoches. The views expressed
therein regarding our city and its pros
ourselves, in fact, no intelligent per-
son in our community who will take
upon himself the trouble Il figure the
hereafterof Shreveport, can say other
wise.
IA NE" L AfEh EttN
We were favored by Il cal from Mr..
Dickinson, who is at present. i'll this
city perfecting his arrangements for
the establishment Of a daily paper i'll
Shreveport, yclept The News. From
what we know of Mr.. DicEinsonswe
have no hesitation in stating that the
enterprise will be crowned with sue
cess. Persons in the city wishing
to transact business in shreveport
would do well to intrust their adver-
Using to Mr.. d., as the NJ $ is star
ted with Il large circulation and will
command u great influence n Shreve-
port, which is the gateway to Tex
as.-N. q. Mirror.
While in New Orleans mixing our
purchases, our friend j. I'll Wilson.
of the Weekly Mirror, gaze us the
above notice, unsolicited olIour part.
We forgive him for sayinslthat the
News is started with largl circ,lla-
ton, but trust that such vii soon be
the case. The Mirror j. and al
ways has beena good family pper, and
should be patronized in ou Parish.
DAILY PAPER-Our frmd Mr..
Jno. Dickinson Of the Nathitoches
Chronicle proposes to establa ", in the
little city Of Shreveport, a d;l y news
paper to be called the DAY Coun- +
selor" (News.) Mr.. Dickinson deserves !
and we believe will comman9 success I
in his laudable enterprise. We shall 3
publish his Prospectus i'll ateek or
two, to which we refer our ,aders in 3
advance.-4AWurion. &
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13

On the first page of our paper will
be found the contracting rates for ad-
vertisements, which we have put at
rery lom figures. and consequently
expect a large advertising patronage.
In reading the rates, remember that
advertisements are published daily,
not once a week, for the prices men,
toned, which makes material differ
ence. We shall be pleased to have
our merchants and professional gentle-
men to pay us visit.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13

The New Orleans Pscayume and the
Weekly Miyroa, have been forwarded
to us during the past week, as ex-
changes, for which we are undermany
obligations to the proprietors.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13

Discovery of Secreted a l.lns--
Two Hundred Tonaha>vlxs in
the Woods.
Says the Alexandria (Va.) Sentinel
of 22d ult.,
We have in our possession several
samples of murderous instrument,
some of alarge number, of which the
following account is given by the
merchant in Washington City who
has them for sale. He says they
were brought to himby a man Bal
ley, who lives somewhere in Fairfax
county, with instructions to sell them.
He says Bailey informed him that he
found them secreted under pile of
leaves in the woods, or in some out
building. There were about two
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13

The New York banks, at the last
account, held over forty millions ofdol-
lars. The Herald, in connection with
this fact, says >" 1t would be a great
relief to our banks, and assistance to
trade, if exchange would justify the
reshipment of some OF this surplus
gold to Europe. The decline in dis
counts and the increase of deposits
tell sad tale ofstagnationin business
and general liquidations. Unless
times mend, the banks will have hard
work to earn dividends this year.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13

See notice of Election, published
to-day, to be held on the LIST Monday
in May, for a Mayor, Treasurer, and
seven Trustees.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13

See the advertisement of Geo. w.
Kendall, Esq, Dental Surgeon, pub
lished on the first page of this issue.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13

See law card of B. L. Hodge, Esq.
and notice of many voters. Also the
card of T. w. Jones.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13

Mr.. Emmett D. Craig, Attorney and
Counselor at law, is prepared to at
tend to all business intrusted to him,
see his card on our first page.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13

Our types are from the establish
ment of Messrs. Thos. H. Shields &
Co., New Orleans gentlemen whom
we take pleasure in recommending to
the craft, as honorable in all their
dealings. We publish their card
elsewhere.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13

Read the notice of Mr.. Staley, pub
lished elsewhere, relative to large
quantity of shingles he has for sale.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13
Read Carefully.

We place in the different boxes at
the Post Office, the first number Of our
paper, with the request tina: such of
our citizens who may wish to sub
scribe, will inform lis Of the same. If
you do not wish to take the paper,
please notify It's by returning this num-
Der or calling at our Office. The Sc
cond number of the Neacs will be is
sued on next Tuesday, and continue
regularly thereafter; it will esent OF
delivered only to such as signify their
willingness to receive it.
Our terms for the daily; delivered
by carrier is 90 cents per week (; but,
if delivered at the Post Office, eight
dollars per annum, in advance, or 81
in advance for six months. THE
price of our paper, is sufficiently low
to place it within the reach of all, and
we cannot, under any circumstances,
deviate from the cash principle.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13

Such Of our readers as may wish
the services Of a good Dentist, would
do well to call on DR.. Hinson. See
his card.
Shreveport daily news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-04-13

We announce in this issue of our
paper, the name of Jonas Robson.
Esq, as Il candidate for the office of
Mayor of Shreveport. Mr.. r. is the
present incumbent, and, from what
we hear, will probably be reelected.