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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-11
Bedford County Teachers AssOcia-
liAn.

BEDFORD, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 1860.
The Association met according to previous
notice, in the hall of the Union School House,
at IL o'clock, z. ~ The meeting was or
Ganized by the election of a. n. Raub, Pres
ident, j. b. Eluck, Vice President, G. w.
Greene, Secretary, NJ. A. Points, Assistant
Secretary, sud Geo Sigafoos, Treasurer.
A Business Committee was elected, eompri-
sing j. g Fisher, NJ. a. Campbell, Il ~.
Rauh, j. +. Satterfeld and j. ii. Miller
After some remarks by tho furmer President,
Mr.. Sigafoos, the officers took their seats.
A resolution was offered adiouruing the As
sociation until Friday evening. and coustiiut-
ing the body of Teachers an Institute, under
the direction of the County Superintendent,
and was adopted.
4 Business Committee, consisting Of hIessrs
Fisher, Bliss aud Points, were appointed 50
report the programme of exercises fer the In
stitute, aud al the close of each session the
order fer the next ting was adopted. On
motion, ''Tbe best means Of prom tug the ed
ueational interests of the County" was adopt
ed as tho tonic of discussion, AID remarks
we're made by Messrs. Fisher, Sigafoos, Greene,
Rawlins, Walker, Bliss, Kerr, Miller and Rep
logic.
A resolution fixing the hours of meeting at
81 A. NJ, Ia P. NJ, and 81 2. NJ, aud of ad
journment at Ia A, NJ, A z. NJ, aud 81 P.
NJ, was reported.
Adjourned.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
The Institute was called to order by the
President, and as at each succeeding meeting,
the roll was called, aud the minutes read aud
approved.
Mr.. Raub delivered very interesting leo
ture upon "School Ethics" The question,
Resokred, That the Legislature of Pennsylva-
MIA should enact a law compelling parents to
send their children TO school regularly, was
adopted. Messrs Fisher, Sgafoos, Raub and
Campbell, on the affirmative, were opposed by
Messrs Points, LOngeneeker, FIuek, Osborne.
Satterfeld. Filler, Tate and Barclay. The
question was decided BY vote of the Inssi-
tute in the affirmative.
Adjourned
THURSDAY MORNING.
The Institute was called to order, and the
exercises were opened by prayer, led BY Rev.
Sigafoos.
After the Transaction Of regular business,
an exercise IN the Elementary Sounds and Ar
tlculatlon, was conducted by Mr. j. Ii. aIiller.
Mr. Greene gave lecture upon Reading,
and the method of teaching it..
Mr.. Osborne addressed the Institute upon
Physical Education. By request Of the In
stitnte, Mr.. Raub showed the manner of con-
duetiRg an object lesson, and urged tie neces-
sty for their introduction into the common
schools.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-11
BHDF oRD INQUIRER.

the consideration Of what measures should be
taken to meet the present fearful exigences.-
II Congress should propose 20 remedy, let il
cmauate from the source Of al authority, the
people themselves.
Every attempt, upon the part Of individuals
or Of organized societies, to lead the reeple
away from their allegiance to the government
to induce them to yiollse any Of the provisions
Of the Constitution, o. 10 incits instructions
in any of the States of this Union, ought 10 be
prohibited by law as crimes of reasonable
nature 1t is of The first importance to the
perpetuity Of this great Union, that the hearts
OF the people, and the action Of their c9nsti-
tuted authorities, should be in unison, IN giving
faithful support TO the Constitution Of the
United States. The people of Pennsylvania
are devoted to the Union. They will follow
its stars and its stripes through every peril
But, before assuming the high responsibilities
now cimly foreshadowed, it is their solemn duty
70 remove every just cause Of complaint against
them selves, so that they may stand before High
Heaven, and the civilized world, without fear and
without reproach, ready to devote their lives aud
their fortunes to the support Of tie best form Of
government that has ever been devised by the Wis
dom of man.
In accordance with tbs provisions Of the Consti-
tuition OF the State, shall resign the Office Of
Chief Executive Of Pennsylyania with which the
people have entrusted me, to him whom they have
chosen as my successor. shall carry with me into
the walks of private lie, the Consciousness of hav :
ing honestly discharged the duties that have dsYog
ed on me during the term Of my office, the best
Of my ability, and shall eger cherish the warmest
affection for and the deepest interest n the future
welware OF cur beloved Commonwealth and our
glorious Republic. The shadow of a dark cloud
does indeed rest upon us; but my hopes and my af-
tections still cling to our Union, aud my pTay yer
shall be that lie who orders the destinies OF nations.
when He shall have ehasIened us for our sins, and
humbled us before Him, will restore again in
mercy, and bind us together in stronger and more
hllowed bonds Of fraternity, to remain uubroken
through all future time.
WM. F. PACKER.
Executive DEPARTMENT,
Harrisburg, Jan. =, 1861.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-11

y-0ur readers may remember a good Di-
alogue published BY rs sometime since. which
referred incidentally to that good, staunch old
Journal for the farm, Garden and Household
The publishers card now appears ip our ad-
vertising columns and we recommend all cur
readers, whether residing in country or village,
to respond 10 his invitation to try the Agracut-
tarist for a year. We feel quite sure that The
dollar it costs will be good investment
When you write for it please say il was upon
our recommendation, and we will guarantee
YOU good satisfaction. We have received the
first number of the Goth volume of the .7gri.
cuiturtst, which indicates valuable treat to
all who snbscribe for this volume
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-11
HON. SIMON CAMERON.

Hen. SIMON CAMERON has been rendered
the office of Secretary of the Treasury, by
Hon. Abraham Lincoln, and We understand
has accepted This is gratifying to the peo-
pie Of Pennsylvania. 1t is she very position
in the Cabinet she would have him choose
Mr.. Cameron has always been the friend of the
interests Of Pcunsylvania, and as Secretary of
the Treasury, will be able to do much for her.
The appointment viii give general satisfaction,
and is one cminently fit to be made
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-11
UNITED STATES SENATOR

EDGAR CowAN, Esq, Of Westmoreland
Comfy. was, on Tuesday last, elected to the
United States Senate, to take the place of
Wn. Bigler, whose term expires on the 4sh Of
March, next. Mr.. Cowsn is one of the most
talented men 10 the State, and will make a
Senator Of whom Pennsylvania may we'll be
proud
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-11
SUFFRRL.MG K.a.NSAS.

meeting was held iu the Court House, on
Tuesday evening, to aid the suffering people oi
Kansas. Ii Was addressed By Mr. Daniels OF
Coffee County, Kansas. Ho depisted The suf-
ferings of the people in feeling nsDner.-
During ths last summer, there was falHiae
there no rsin-and nearly every stock Of corn
aud blade of grass, wilted up. Not less than
twentYf fge thousand people are in a starving
condition, aud viii need the necessaries of life,
to carry them over the winter, and into the
summer. Their cry fer all should be respond
ed 70 heartily by Tie people Of other parts Of
the country. Every Ole should give something.
Two Committees we're appointod. One for the
Iadies, composed Of Mrs. Barnes, Miss Mary
Russell and Miss George Mower; aud the one
fer the gentlemen, Is Francis Jordan, o. Ii.
Gather, and e. @. Reamer, to solicit subscrp=
tions, to be forwarded to Mr.. j r. Williams,
President OF the Metropolitan Bank of New
York, who is the person appointed to forward
relief subscriptions. We hope persons in the
country may call on either of these committees,
and give their mite to save tier felowore- lures
ia Kansas from starvation.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-11

Bars Two bears, an old one and her cub,
were shot last week, on the Cove mountain, about
miles from Bedford. Tbs cub weighed l04 lbs,
aud was shot on Tbursd az, by Fr. zimmers and
George Colo5augh. lie old one weighed l04 lbs
and was shot on Friday, by David Inlsr and Geo.
Cobler. The bears were both very fat
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-11

A PRESENT That is nice vest presented
Us as New Years Gif; ty our friend, Mr. ~.
W SuUck of the fru OF S Shuck & Co, and
fts nicely. There's whero you &c, yosr coed
and cheap goods That's SO.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-11

We leAro, By telegraph, tllas Secretary
Thompson has resigned his seat in the Cabinet
Of president Bnchanaa. This is another tr4i.
Tor less in that Cabinet.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-11

0. e. Shannon, Esq said in the Bedford
Lyueum, on last Saturday night, 10 discussing
the question, "Was the President justifable
ir not reinforcing Fort Moultrie 90 that if be
was compelled TO take mp arms in this contest,
she UouId go down South, and point his gun
al the people Of the &Orthr" We are happy
to say TINT the expression was received with a
general hiss. John Cessna, Esq. made pa
triotic speech, and stated that the South had
no cause for its present reasonable actions,
and that the time had come for every man to
take sides, and that he who went with the
South was rGifor. His speech was fire.
queutly loudly applauded.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-11
D. OVER Editor and Proprietor.

Won't some OF our subscribers who never pay
Us any money, bring Us some -four, wheat rye,
corn, buckwheat and wood? We need all these
things, aud havent the money to buy them.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-11
IHPORTANP RUMOR.

There is runrur in town that the Star of the
West has been fred at in the harbor of Charleston,
and that Maj Anderson, has commenced the bonn
bardiAent of Charleston. we don't know what
reliance to place ou the rnmor, however.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-11

THx NATIONAL Fast DAr.-Some Of the stores
were closed onlast Friday, and business only par
italy suspended. Services were held in the
churches.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-11

The steamship Star of the West, left New York
for Charleston, last Saturday. with provisions fuel,
and $50 men to reinforce Maj Anderson.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-11

1t will be seen by reference to The Prospect.
Us Of The .NeD York Ledger, which will be
found in another column, that the proprietor of
that popular weekly has secured an array Of
distinguished contributors for bis paper for the
New Year such as has never been eqaaled by
auy publication in the world. The LEDGER is
always characterized BY high moral tone, and
has circulation larger dian tbat Of auy otLor
teo literary journals il tbs eoautry.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-11
GoYern0r,s Message.

To the exclusion Of much other matter, We
this week, publish the last mcssagd Of Governor
William E. Packer. The message is we'll writ
ten, and shows the finances Of the STATE to be
il good condition. ou the al engrossiug
question cf the tines, he takes strong and pa
tretic grounds, aud opposes secession, and says
that the government viii have 10 put it down
by force. On the whole, the message is au
excellent one, and but few things in it to which
we can't agree.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-20
Another Engagement.
Correspondence Of tie Richmond ENQUIRE
WARKnSroN. Juno IS iSt,.

Lbs Reproductive " ttS lS'SGuoIo L'yNIS
WARKEHroN, June IS. lSG!.
Messrs. Editors: AS Mr.. Sc 1T. in ii: sp'c:
in Convention, alluded to tie ases Of y, ne {
the "W arrenton r hes," who were engaged
the skirmi>h at Fairfax Court House. on 3
morning Of the Is: Instant, !: IS, ic:hsiS. nr'
,hut we publish the fact tast private E.orai:
Z. Smith celebrated his sixteenth birth Day ::
the rencontre with company B. I. 5. t3
goons. No person during the 4 mt bct:sr
Si,h more c~onlnrss than he; ard ai,erS.-ii
when Col. Ewc!l called fer q bearer Of &c:
patches to HsaGaIart.r-, &c Tas tie lis; !,
present himself IL readiness for the erI'S1
which he accomplished N a very snort iin:,
10. more than three hours having elapsed. Dc
tween his departure and return ~ his pl>t-
The travelled distance being &c miles. lF&!T;
act thus, what NAV not be expected from ne
We have intelligence, through 4 pass
source, xhich ckpeurs un4ue.t!o"qdt: Us
there has bveu a second enlargement u; Pi'
pr. which resulted in u complete roat OF q
regiments Of the enemy, composed c; EHf|
from Oniu ard Indiana. Tho fMce CT q
side was but one. hall Of those whom &c?
gsged, and, The God Of battles 5~;ac "::a ~
glorious victory Was achieved. Dr'ai.. 'H!|
been reported, but VIC omit tocp'. Pa;"fi :
agaia in our possession!
Airiccs from Fairfax Coart Mouse ;:::.I
toe Lslief' that stirring scenes will be esq
in that vicinity during this wcIt. g.; u
vanceG p9>ts ure nnylrs on the enemy i:;
An engagement may have already taken !"
at Vienna. a STATEN on the A'ex.GGiii. ="
doun and Hampshire Railroad.
There were statements N Orr ci!y !9H
day evening. that Col. Gregs's(s c. Tss1
had attacked about $50 Fedora! irceps g"
emma. killing sevcn Of them. The rei' =
prscipi:a!ely.-Eos. ESQ
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-20
To the Editors Of tie ENQUIRER:
CAMP At SANosTEK's x Roads.

FAIRrAX COUNTY, VA, juno 10, 1851.
Gentlemen IL have Just n moment to drop
you a line by q gentleman about leaving our
camp. | merely wish TO add q line or two to
a communication in the Enquirer, of the llth
inst, in which 9 lttering notice is taken Of my
company stationed here. While duly grateful
TO the warm hearted, enthusiastic friend. the
author Of that communication, who has proceed,
by .'prompt action" his readiness to 20 in the
lead In the service Of our country, | feel It due
to accuracy to amend his kind illusions to Us
in one or two p,ints, being. Of course, more
thoroughly posted, 10 regard TO our movements,
than an outsider could be expected to be.
/. To us. "raised and cured for as ue haze
heretofore been" our duties for q time seem.
cd pretty rocky" to use q ~fa7orite phrase Of
the day; but God has pleased US with health
and other comforts. and think we can 40
it." as long as ne are desired for this post
nv boys are healthy and active-begin the day
at 8 o'clock, according to orders, in the saddle,
and end it with hymns and Songs, which it
would do you good to hear.
2. We wen, to Fairfax Court House, on the
morning Of the attack there, in Obedience ~ Il
unmon from Col. E%ell; and we only wish
The gallant Colonel could have bad time to get
the summons to US one hour sooner.
3. We didn't pursue the retreating assailants
'at full speed" because, being total strangers
in the country, and utterly ignorant Of the en-.
emy's position, we thought it not prudent to
Go so.
i We returned to Fairfax Court. House the
next night, as stated by your correspondent,
but again in Obedience to crders from Colonel
Ewell.
8. while l feel proud Of being the most
unworthy commander Of The Goochland ORA
rnons, and grateful for the Partially which ex-
tracts such high commentator from our esteem
ed friend, | am rtjoiced to know, and my men
will concur in the sentiment, that our blessed
old State has noR in the field, and more behind,
thousands Of just such material"
Allow me to conclude by assuring you, that
it is no small comfort 10 me 10 be associated
with such material" as my old friend, Capt
Cabell, and his gallant eoupsny, the Govern
or's Guard. In the absence Of Msjor Harri-
sou, from ill.health, Capt Cabell is now in COM
nand Of our station
Yours, in haste, -.
G.-F. HARRISON,
Capt. g. L. Ds.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-20

"PoRrE CRAYoN."-D. II. STROLLER. Esq,
whose numerous contributions, not less than
the admirable illustrations which accompany
them, in Harper's Magazine, have made him u
~fsyorite with the reading public, is at present
in the Confederate army at Harper's Ferry
He holds an office in the Quartermaster's De.
partment there. "Se De Kay" the Harper's
Ferry correspondent Of the Louisville Courier,
SAYS Of hiu: "a few weeks since he married
Miss Hunter, Of Charlestown, one Of the yeri-
table cousins who played SO conspicuous q
part in his Virginia Illustrated Mr.. OF
CAPTAIN Strother has a dash Of gallantry about
him, is conversable, mirtbful. but like all ar
lists and men of letters, rather careless and
sljpshcd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-20
For the Enquirer
AN LONELY, MOTHER.

FVT tae enquirer
IAN LONELY, MOTHER
Tam lonely, mother, lonely!
Ny soul is dark and drear;
In this cold and disma! climo
No Kindness greets mine ear!
I am lonely. mother, lonely.
miss thy cheering voice;
Blu: in llfc'S struggle I am told
Toe needy have no choice.
I am lonely, mother, lonely!
In mine eye there hsnss q tea.,
When e'eS | think Of my hard fate,
Ofyou, and sister, dear!
I am lonely. mother, lonely!
And sad from chill despair; =
Cloudy fears and misty doubts
Obscure the heavenly aiz.
Then, remember me, 10 Hin above,
"Whom Christians serve with joy,"
Had conjure Him, IN Bonded knees,
Have mercy on your boy.
crescent RIFLES.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-20
For tie Enquirer.

For tie Enquirer.
EPITAPH FOR 4 GREAT CAPTAIN.
Reader in this dishoaorsd grave
4 Traitors relics rest:
Who turned the sword his mother gave
Against that mothers breast
Virginia hears his hated name,
in pity and in scorn;
And NOUNS that one so lost TO Shame,
Upon her soil was born.
Arnold in head, Judas in heart.
T:ere let his body rot:
Since nature tock Of each . part, q
10 make a Winfield Scott. r.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-20

SairmIsh tPaiIlippa.-

James Hanger, Of Augusta, was not killed
IS reported. He was wounded, anG amputa'
ton below the knee was rendered necessary
but when last heard from, some days after, he
was doing we'll and his recovery seemed certain.
The writer knows him well, and all his family,
and received the statement here made from a
brother Of Mr.. Hanger, only two days ago in
Richmond. This brother is an c6:er in the
Caurchvillc Cavalry, and was himself in the
fight Nothing but the native bravery Of our
men saved our little army in that sad, and, as
yet mysterious surprise, from absolute annihila
ton. That enough Of them should have in-
mediatcly rallied to repulse, with mortal effect,
tie overwhelming force, is very strange; but
that the hole should hare been without toe
loss Of any killed on our side (Which is certain.
~ the fac:) is amazing. Let us gratefully re-
cosn:zs in this conflict. as al B:Ihel and Fort
Sumter, the interposiiion of tina: Divine power
to whose protecting providence We have com.
mitted our righteous cause.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-20

We are informed that the following paper
is in circulation among the Presby t~erians Of
this State, and is rapidly obtaining signatures.
We cordially commend the manly and patriotic
spirit, ard the devotion to Christian principle
and duty in which the movement has its origin
Whereas the General Assembly Of the Pres
hyterian Church, o. s.. with which we have
heretofore been in cordial connection, has, by
the vote Of a large majority Of i,s members,
es reported 10 US, sustained the Government
Of the United States in waging the most un-
christina, criminal and atruclouS warfare OF
modern times, upon the free and sovereign
States known IS the Confederate States Of
America, thereby violating the frst principles
Of our holy religion, in its injunction of peace
on earth and good will to men," aud in it's pro.
hibitiou or aggressive war upon any people
struggling 70: ITS independence and liberties,
Therefore, the ministers and elders Of the
churches in said Confederate States are hereby
invited to assemble in advisory Convention in
such ratio OF representation as may seem to
them advisable, at Richmond, yirg,nia, on the
oath day Of July next, 10 advise and recon.
mend measures to ascertain the sense OF the
Pres5yterians in regard to the formation Of a
General Assembly Of the Presbyterian Church
ia the Confederate States ct America
Ministers and members Of the Presbyterian
Church throughout the Confederate States are
REQUESTED to give circulation to this paper, OBJ
tain signatures, and forward to Rev. II. D.
Hodge, Richmond, Va.
Newspapers throughout the Confederate
States are requested to copy. -:
SCRAP OF E,s7oKY.-During the Revolution
airy var, Gen. lafayette, being 10 Baltimore,
was invited to u ball. he went, as requested,
but, instead Of joining in the amusement, as
might have been expected Of young French
man of twenty-five, BIO addressed the ladies
thus ladies, you are very handsome; rou
dance very prettiIy ; your bali is very fine !;
but my soldiers have no shirts" This. was
irresistible. The ball ceased the ladies went
home and 1ent to work. and the next day a
inrge nun Der OF shirts were prepared by the
fairess nsnds of Baltimore for the gallant de-
Tenders OF the:- country.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-20

The Republicans of Illinois give but small
favor 10 tho proposition to elect q Douglas
Democrat as Douglass successor. They have
not fought 20 bard and paid go terrible q price
for power, as to give up the fruits Of success on
any superane ideas of policy or msgnanimit!y.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-20
CONFEDERATE STATES CT ANERie'.
Treasury Depa':"< "'

STaIES VI n'@ -.
Treasury Departures
Richmond, Juar, i+:b, ls'.:
Miss EMMA WAY, Principal Lucy 0'''
tntc, Athens. Georgia. .,..Ma
navs the pleasure q acknowledges !.
csipt, through Govsrnar Cobb, 81 one I:. :.
and twenty dollars, az the conirlnu'o" :.
Teachers and Pupils Of your lnst'tt,e -,
support Of the Government OF the C0n's'
States. ,.t
This public acknowledgement: i dd', aS, =:
to the OBJECT which your note su;s
the depth Of feeling throughout our ,tr,
which this contribution indicates ~
The children are willing to y'Te up e"m ii
means to their o,untry; when 'ns W. u
to lay their contributions in lis Ife'. @.,4
invader will be certain to h.d G hn'''
from the rife. Of the men.
Very respectfully.
Your obed,ent servant
tsionsdl &C As%n.SoEH
Secretary OF he ANA
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-20

Capt Dick Bell, n nephew of Hon. John
Bell, a cotton. planter in :Coahoma county, Mis-
s~lssippi, has ninety linen, most all wealthy
planters, we'll mounted, and armed With Min.
ME rifles and bowie knives, and having every
convenience for camp life, furnished" at their
OWE expense.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-20
Correspondents.

LCcY CesB IMTlTrE
ATHENS. Ga, Jrle :, l96!.
Hon. HOWELL CoRB:
Dasr Sir-Ercloscd Is ore nuni'ct ;.
twenty dollars, the contribution .; the ~.
crs and Pupils Of cur ln;tt:u'e. - m'Nl :.
ated tcr the support Of the G-'c:aps''" -
Confederate States -,
|, Our desire YVES 10 have the cantrlbJ'% -.
public only in The hope t1s;i /: 'osMn::
gesti7e to ike corporations ;h'o"G"4'V
loved Gonieaeracy. .
With mucn respect yours yer! W..