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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-07-19
Obj COMMON SCHOOLS.

They give the keys ot knowledge 10 the mass.
Of the people thlnt 1t may with truth be
>ard, that the branches of knowledge taught in.
our common schools, when taught in finished,
maslsrly manner, eadIng-in which m
cIude the spelling OF our language firm, sight
y, legible handwriting, and the elemental arts
oi aflthmetiC,-ale OF greater value than all the
rest which is taught in school. am far from
saying that nothing else can be taught in our
district schools; bnt the young person who brings
these from school can, hHnsrli, in hls winter e.
venlngS, range over the entIre field OF useful
knowledge Our common schools are impor-
tant in the same way as thr common air the
COMMON sunsh nr, the common rain,-invalua-
Ole for then commonness They are the corn
er-sione 81 that municipal arganlz4lion which
Is the characteristic feature oi ouy social system,
they are he iountFat ion OF that wide spread IN
leiigenCc, which, like moral lifr, per vades
the community From ~, humhIesi village
school there may 20 forth teacher, who, like
Newton, shall bind ms temples with the stars
OF Otion's belt with Hrrschcl, l,sht up his cell
with the braus Of dtitIe undiscovered planets,
with FfaolIfn, grasp The ushlaiug. Epereif
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-07-19
q Gbe 9thoolmasttr ABROAD.
SCHOOL ETHICS FOR PARENT AND CHILD.
No. >.

Parents should ti4rntsh the Teacaer wafh
proper maferlai difference of material must
! necessarily exist in out commoa schools. We
cannot expect similarity OF mind M our
schools any more than can community be
supposed TO exist, whose minds and whose ac-
tons all coincide yet there is often improper
material furnished to the teacher by the parent.
The greatest error committed in this respect,
Is that ol sending children TO school at too ear
ly an age Parents should remember that the
mind OF The child is very delicate piece of
workmanship, and that II may be vary easily
overtasked and permanent injury result from
too early work The tender shoot II il receive
too much OF heavens dew, becomes injured
and remains forever dwarfpd. Children NAV
learn at very early age, but their learning
must not be from books, for these are too dull
and tedious for them at that time There are
thousands OF wonderful things in this world Of
novelty to which their attention NAV be called.
and from which they may CLEAN much more
knowledge than from works. Natures works
are not placed around us merely for our physi-
cal comfort. There is spread before US a vast
field in which the mind not only OF the scholar,
but OF the child may feed. Let the curiosity
ofthe child be excited N regard to what he
sees around hlm and enough is accomplished
for time when that curiosity is gratifed
lamentabe result OF this neglect of duty on
the part Of the parents is, that the mind of the
pupil becomes too violently exercised and, con-
sequentiy, tired and somewhat weakened, so
that when the child arrives at the proper age
for thorough study, its mind is no longer active,
and failure is almost inevitable, hence, also,
those who are bright and quick at an early age
become more or less deficient as they become
older. II they attempt TO study too early they
must learn by rote. Nature is the best text
book, aud at that time home is the besi school
house II is an imposition on the teacher, at
the same time that II IS an injury to the pupil
the school-house should not oe made a nursery.
nor the school-teacher be made to act as nurse.
KAPPA.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-07-19
TEACHERS CERTIFICATES.

We notice with pleasure that arrangements
have been made BY the State Superintendent
fol regular system of examinations, and uni
form standard in the certificates gwen by the su-
perintendents of the different counties of the
State. We have always looked upon the want
OF gradaton OF certificates as an evil that should
be remedied; and now that il has been consum-
mated, We think IT will work prodges IN bring
ing about better state of thirgs..ln educational
matters.
Ihe granting ol permanent county certificates,
to persons properly qualified, and who come up
to the standard laid down by The Department,
Is, certainly, very right and proper The want
Of proper criterion IN granting these certif-
Gates, has presented many difficulties to the
County Superlntendenis. In some counties
none were issued at all while IN Others they
we've given to scores of persons, who would be
wholly incompetent to h!i the present require
mentS in many instances the County Super
lltendents were charged with being partial OF ar
bItrary, II they refused TO give them to persons
who considered themselves qualified to receive
them. This will now be different Persons
who are applicants for the highest honors in
The county, IN the ifather's profession, will
have 10 prepare Themselves to stand thorough
examination IN the branches indicated sby the
Department SIS
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-07-19
CORRUPTION ! CORRUPTION

= "to0r hundred million dollars" Is the sun
required by the administration to pay the ex-
penseS oil the war until the regular session OF
+ Congress. 10 this we have no objection il ii
Will only oFing the war 10 a speedy and success
fui end, and again restore to our beloved coun-
try peace, prosperity and union. But if we
are to Judge the future by the present and past,
may we not fear tha this immense sum will Of
ten ind channels that will become feeders TO
schemes OF fraud and corruption. Will this
tour hundred million Of dollars be expen-
drd 10 enhance the interest OF the countrv-or
I 10 line the poCkels of politicians Is it not to
be feared that much OF the mushroom patriotism
manifested by those who will have nothing but
war, finds IFS zeal in The hope OF 'Edeep dip'
into these millions Our country IS now full
OF patriots whose cry Is 'Estill for war;" While
they aIe filling fat government contracts. For
instance, buying our farmers horses at $75 and
$50 which they quietly turn over TO the gov
ernment at Sl25, making snug profit OF $40 or
sou We hope that love OF gain has nothing
TO do with the zeal and patriotism of .hoSe most
boIserous for the Union, but warn lIe people
to be VIgllant, that they are not made to regard
mecenary cunning Tor genuine love OF country.
There rs only hope for the country now IN the
f0'''y anu pau IOtISlll VI Nii' A1ilIoli dHH uis
cabinet, and 1t is to be hoped that they will not
suffer themselves TO occupy the disgraceiu po-
siilon OF our State administration.
Ia conversation with an intelligent aud re-
liable gentleman, just from Harrisburg, we were
enlightened as to the mode IN which some Of
The government contracts are filled. A son OF
Secretary Cameron has contract to buy sew
eraI thousand horses tor the government, al that
place. Horses of all knds-many of very
indifferent character arr brought in and purcha
set according TO quality from sixty to ninety
dollars head. AS these horses have to be in
Spectrd and 1t is necessary for the interest Of the
contractor that all should pass, the following
IS adopted. A large, fine horse is brought out
and passed upon and returned to his stall with
out being branded, bat 10 his stead indifferent
animal Is passed out at the other end ot the
building, where the branding shop Is, and re-
celves the y s. mark-the good horse after
score OF other examinations, Is again led out,
6iG III the great a>-.Lar n Iecnfrn iyad. and
is passed upon this time to be branded as UnI-
ted States property. And when the inspector
makes out his certificates he names so many
horses, including the ''halt, lame and blind,
as well as good ones. We hope sGch cases are
not numerous, but too much care cannot be ex-
erclsed, and The admuistrai ion should see that
they seldom occur, lest ia the future the wal
should be regarded as a sp culation Of pariiZanS
rather than a defence OF the Union and the
Washington Reuec.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-07-19

QUEEY.-ls JEFF Davis regard tor Cotton in
particular as strong his antIpathy to Wool
in General.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-07-19

"rintIon' exclaimed an Irish seT-
geant TO his platoon; "iront face, and, tind roll
call As many of ye as is presint will say
''Here," and as many Of ye as are are not pres
int will say "Absnt,'
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-07-19

" "What IS the reason that your wife and
you always disagree!' asked one Irishman of
another. "BeCause we are both Of one mind
She wants to be master, and so do T."
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-07-19

~ Budget, | am fascinated with Miss
Vermillion, the millions daughter" with
her personal ,harms9" we inquire. ''Yes-
purse, and all charms"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-07-19

IL A ton Of perfect pain can be more ga
silly found than an ounce of perfect happiness.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-07-19

TiSING

Transient advertisements will be inserted at the
rate of LOO per square of ten lines for three inse
IONS orless, but for every subsequent insertion
2j cents per square wlil be charged IN addition.
Table and figure work double price. Auditors
notices ten lines aud under, ) 10 upwards Of ten
lines and under fifteen Sj.5D. Lib eral reductions
made to persons advertising by the year.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-07-19

~ A boozy fellow was observed one day,
driving a porker, holding on 10 its tad, and
when asked what he was doing, replied that he
was studying gehog-raptY.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-07-19

SLY found than an ounce OF perfect happiness.
QUERY.-Gs JEFF Davis regard tor Cotton in
particular as strong as his antIpathy to Wool
in General.
" What IS the reason that your wife and
you always disagreed asked one Irshman of
another. "Because we are both Of one mind
She wants TO be master, and go do II
!g"Tintlon!" exclaimed an Irish seI-
geant TO his platoon; "iront face, and, tind roll
call As many of We as is presnt will say
''Here," ana many Of ye as are are no, pres
int will say "Absnt','
u. Budget, | am fascinated with Miss
Vermllion, the millions daughter" with
her personal ,harmse" we inquire. ''Yes-
purse, and all charms"
- A boozy fellow was observed one day,
driving a porker, holding on 10 its tad, and
when asked what he was doing, replied that he
was studying gshog-rapty.
Il i red nosed gentleman asked a we'll
known wit whether he believed in SplrilS.-
" All SIT u" he replied looking him fuii IN the
face, % see too much evidence before M to
doubt their existence"
IL 4 rad princess OF the house oil Bourbon,
on being asked " hy the reigns oi queens were
in general more prosperous than the relgnS Of
kings, replied, e Because, unier kIags women
govern Under queens, men"
IL country paper says Wanted, al
this office, an editor vino can please ever yhody.
Also, foreman who can so arrange The paper
that vverybody's advertisement shall head The
column.
u An old Count paid his addresses to one
of The richest heirrsSes OF PaIls. On asking her
hand in marriage, he frankly SAID to her: Miss
E--I ain very old and YOU are very young
will you DO me the !iondr 10 become nay wid-
ow."
ProyIpiNG FOR BRoKrN-powN Hacks - Gov
eInor Curtin has appointed Gideon J. Ball, Esq,
Of Ere, Frank Jordan, ESQ, Of Bedford and
Charles Gnp,n, Esq, Of Philadelphia, Commis-
soners, under the act Of .he last session. to se-
wise ana codjfy all the revenue laws
Ball and Jordan 10 codil revenue laws
! That is itch Easfon Sentinel
iL5T Z you oyr others, they viii love YOU.
! Il you speak kindly 10 'hem they will speak
! kindly 10 YOU Love IS repaid with love and
hatred with hatred. Would YOU hear sweet
and pleasing echo, speak swecIy and pleasant
| " Yourself
The expense Of orr Government, al lhl:
tame, amounts 10 one million Of dolIafS day
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-07-19
THE BEDFORD GAZETTE
ueLrsuED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING nv
RY Es. n. MEYERS,
p following terms, 10 wit /;

81 80 per annnm CASH, in advance.
$500 90 II paid within the year.
S2.j0 & it not paid within the year.
E-N No subscription taken tor less than months.
G5-No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
paid unless at the option or the publisher. At has
heen decided by the United States Courts. that the
s,oppagc OF newspaper without tne payment OF arc
rearages, is gyipla fEee evidence OF fraad and is a
criminal offence.
U-5~The courts have dectIed that persons are ac-
countabe the subscription price OF newspapers,
they take them iIom the post Office, ,whet ther they
ubscribe TOR them. or not.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-07-19

Il Ied nosed gentleman asked we'll
known wi, whether he believed in SpirilS-
" All SIT :" he replied, looking him fuii N the
face, g | see too much evidence before M to
doubt their existence"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-07-19

IL rad princess OF the house oil Bourbon
Oh being asked Why the reigns Of queens were
in general more prosperous than the relgnS Of
kings, replied, " Because, unster kings, women
govern under queens, men"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-07-19

u An old Count paid his addresses 10 one
of The richest heirrsses Of Pans. On asking her
hand in marriage, he frankly sald TO her: Miss
E--I ain very old and YOU are very young
will you DO me the aonnr 10 become my wid-
ow'
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-07-19

| J@ A country paper says Wanted, at
this office, an editor who can please eTyhody.
| A lSo, foreman who can so arrange The paper
that vveTybodys advertisement shall head The
| column"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-07-19

d The expense Of oGr Government, al Inns
jme, amounts to one milhon Of dolass day
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-03-18

FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, March l7.-Wm. Q. Butler has been ap-
pointed Collector for the Camden District North Caro-
lima. I, Is reported that Green Adams, of Kentucky
has appointed Sixth Auditor. II. G. Hail. of Wash
ngOn, has been appointed Special Mail Agent for Mary
land and Nrgui4 /. IS estimated that there are between
five and ten thousand applications for appointments in
the Post Office Department. Nineteen clerks are daily
engaged in opening aud registering these applications
Situations in the other departments are equally in de-
uand
The Senate have confirmed the nomination Of Colonel
Lorenzo Thomas, AGjutant General of the army in
place Of Col. Cooper resigned. Major Townsend has
been appointed senior assistant and w. A Nichols D.
Buell.. Theodore Talbot B. c. Drum, and James d.
Fry, assistants, with ,he rank of Captain.
The Crusader sailed from New York yesterday for the
South.
1t is not vet aSceraned that any order has been issued
by the President the War Department for the evacua-
ton Of Fort Sumter; event. however, which is still ex-
p'ced soon 10 occur from circumstances beyond the
control Of the Executive; but from what is actually known
formal surrender Of the post is not anticipated.
TX Gov Roman, one of the Commissioners of the
Coat d,ra'e States, has teiesraphCd from Wilmington,
that be will be in Washington tomorrow. lie had been
detained bv sickness
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-03-18

LATER FROM ETTROPP.

ARRIVAL OF TIE ARABIA-HEAyY INPoRTA.
TlON OF SPEClE-SAFETY OF THE AUSTRALIA
SlAN-rhh BRITISH PAkLIAMENT-TERRIBLE
NUNDATlON IN h0LDAvIA-RUSSIAN EMAN-
ClPAflON-AUSrRIA AND ITALY &c. &C.
NKw YORK March l7th.-The steamship Arabia from
Liverpool arrived yesterday.
She brings $3.50 600 in specie.
Inc mss ns ship Austraasian arrived at Queenstown
the day the Arabia left there She had put back in
sequence Of the bTeskage Of both aapg of her screw
the goth OF February lat so Ion 40 Her mails and
passengers were transferred the Arabia When the
accident occurred the ship continued to make way
uer san ui he 2e.h, when heavy gale from the west
ward drove her towards Queenstown During one day IS
sail she made ESQ miles under canvass
The Canada arrived at Queenstown the 81
Tue Lon1on money market was unchanged and ac-
tive demand. American securities were dull and IN
changed.
The siege of Messina is expected to he commenced at
an early day.
In the House Of Commons, the Syrian question had
been under discussion. The conduct of the French
troops IN Syria was generally condemned. Lord John
RUSSELL IN speech on the question, admitted that
the occupation by the French army bad been useful
but he thought desirable that il should terminate as
possible.
The Great Eastern will probably be ready next month
for another voyage TO New York
Fearful mundatons had occurred at Galatz. Hundreds
OF persons reported have been drowned and i'm
msnSe quantities OF grain destroyed
The Russian Government has announced that no Gov
ernment measure relative to the peasantry will be pub
lished ill the "a of March
Paris letter 70 the London Daily Ns,ss mentions
rumCr which is accredited there in official circles that
Prince Metternch has just communicated to 81 Thouve
mel an important note from the Court of Vienna where
in It Is asserted that the Government of Austria will
er recoguizs Victor Emmanuel as King of Italy. Aud
further that France wthdraws her troops from Rome,
they viii be Immediately replaced by Austria. If the
ResolutoaiSts make the least movement in Veneta
Hungary, Austria will Immediately cross the Mincio
COMMERCIAL.
LIVERPOOL FRIDAY MORNING.-Sale of Cotton for the
week 6@ 400 bales including 500 for speculaons and
LOO Tor export market opened ID advance and active
but the advance was subsequently, nearly lost Market
closed shty above last weeks quotations. Estimated
sales Friday 600 bales, market closed dul-Stoek in
Port $4,000 bales including 600 American Satur
tay-merket had an Advancing tendency. Flour closed
dull-prices unchanged Wheat Quiet-Irreguar, par
'ially and pence lower Corn dull Mixed &c shl-
hugs ninepenee and 81 Shlings. Beef quiet. Pork
dull Bacon heavy. Lard dull and slightly lower. Sugar
heavy. Coffee quiet. Rice heavy. Rosin heavy-hod-
ers pressing marSet-deelne inferior qualities Com
mon shill ngs 2d and "a. Spirits turpentiue heavy
ard slightly lower 80 shings and lid and 81 shillng
LoNuov, Saturday -Cousos 81 5-S TO VI 5. Bullion
in the Bank increased e3l5 soc.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-03-18
THE COYFFDERATF STATES.

MONTGOMERY, March l6-Tbe following nominations
70 offices in the Confederate States confirmed by
the Congress TO-DAY, viz for District Judges n Ma
grlth, Of South Carolina; II. Jackson. Of Georgia ,
WIN L II ,riis, Of Mississippi; Thomas J. Semmes OF
Of Flrda; MO, Mcintosh Judge Of the Court Of
Admirably TO be hell AZ Key West Daniel Hrbb I'd of
Ahbamt Commissioner of Indian Affairs; Alexander
Withal, Of Ahh,ms, Register Of the Treasury
Boiling Baker of Georgia, Auditor Of the Treasury
The Convention Of Aabaml adopted to-day a resolu-
lion adj nrn next WednesiaS They also passed an
ordinance altering the Free Banking in force by
substituting the stocks Of tie Confederate States for
those Of the Uaited States. The ordinance allows an
issue Of two dollars in for in specie. Fores
cjt corporations not allowed to hold stock.
Two members Of Congress, viz H. C. Jones and Mich
olas Davis were elected to supply vacancies Occasoned
by resignatiors
Congress adjourned tonight to meet again the second
Monday in Nav.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-03-18

TIE CoSvESuoS.-Oa Saturday, Hon. W. l. Goggir,
A. Be-. rd introduced an Ordinance Of Secession, the
- ding of which produced quite sensation. Aresolu-
81 ~, li5u,ed changing tie hour Of meeting 20 half
pia ter arrangement which will prove very aeeeP'a
N m n hdes Who have been in the habit OF repairing
.5,UsU at 9 o'clock 10 secure front seats Ia Com
&c. Of the whole, NJ. c. W. Randolph, Of this city
,.el his views upon the Peace Conference plan OF
5,,.meat lie Will continue his remarks 20 dlv, in a
-..,.ll argument in favor Of secession. Mr. WILEY
Il x5soaga!a introduced proposition concerning tax
u TO- vbch viii be found in toe regular report OF the
,,.c.siug,.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-03-18

ASorHrE PolE R,slNG-Oa Saturday forenoon, a
patty Of u ION men, in Jeferson ward, reared lofty
pol, 10 Tot adjoining Earnssts stable, On 18th street,
a. then hoited the "stars ard It ipes. The proceed
lg wa conducted quietly, bu, with zeal and earnest
les which July compensated for the absence Of the
'.lIl bl.oO" u,u On such occasions.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-03-18

S-upE- Coroner Pescay held an inquest, Saturday,
orr the BODY of a white woman named Deborah SheP-
Ifl who bad committed sui &c by taking laudanum
T. deceased occupied ia house situated on h
s.-..t south Of Myers bridge" and about sixty
W r.0f8se. The motive which psOmpt,d the act OF
s,tg..ioa is unknown. It is said that Miss S had
Ii tr irrecuIs HE.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-03-18
rpucAr1ON.

NLD DOMINION 1NSrITUTE.-oo OF
~ FRANKLIN AND sTREEfS The second hall o! the ses
sion Of school, will the 10Th Of Feb
rusry, ard the s0th OF June ensulrg
The FRANCIS BOG has been added 70 the Board OF
Instruction w with his family, de In the Institute build
lngs The MUSICAL DEPARTMENT will continue under MT
CiksEs who will aided by competen assist
has been employed take charge OF the class
ALGEBRA and iii be teach other specific udes
and another female teacher employed The LECTURES
BIBLICAL LITERATURE by Rev JAS. A. DUNCAS viii be con
r ued as also FRIDAY AFTERNOON LITE AIRY LECTURES
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT for very small girls, will
eeve he special OF the PIincpal OF the school
The BOARDS DEPARTMENT will be literally and carefully
conducted every comfort facility will be anordsdto young
ladies boarding in the family
No labor or expense spared the School equal to
any In the land for the education OF females.
ER- For further Information, address
LIE sHUMATs, Prln,
Richmond, January, 1861 jas
NERs. PHILIP MAYO viii reopen her SCHOOL, a.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-03-18

T5a raE CocSApE CTr.-Nlin street resou1ded With
on dss Land, accompanied with the cheers of al
--og crowd as a proc ssion OF SecessiOuistS, with
5, IL Band AZ their head. marched from the Exchange
E 90 Che Byrd street depot, about o'clock, Saturday
s,ar- O., embark for Petersburg where grand cee-
f-oa of che Seccionst triumph announced 20 take
liz, TIE ~ Of ia, SOutheru CoulcderIcy was borne
=. J, head Of the procession.