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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-04
.DIE1I0.

Oct. 10th Mrs. Margaret Imler, wife of MI
George Dibert, of Bedford township, ia the S4th
year of her age.
On the 4th uIt., Miss Mary Jane, daughter Of
Mr.. John Imler, of Bedford township, in tho l5tf
year of her age.
On the 7th ult., Mr.. John Bovser, Of Friends
Cove, in the 10th year of his age.
On the 1st Dec, Mrs. Catharine Price, wife of
Valentine W. Price, aged SO years, months ana
l3 days.
Look upon me, Lord pray thes,
Let ihy spirit dwellin mel
Thou has sought me, thou has bought mes
Only thee to know pine,
Let Inc find thee, let me find thee,
Take my heart and grant mo thine
Nought / ask for, nought strive for,
But thy grace so rich and free.
That thou givest whom taou lowest,
And who truly cleaye to thes,
Let me find thee, let me find thee,
He bath all things who hath theei
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-04
The Bedford Gazette has ar article last week

The Bedford Gazette has ar article last week
condemning tho eitizens of Pittsburg for the
course they took 10 relation TO the removal Of
arms from she arsenal at that place to sume
Forts at the mouth Of the Mississippi River
Il was no wonder that the people there we're
excited when it WAS known that tie Northern
arsenals were being drained of their arms and
accoatrements to 90 to tie South, were they will
be put into Forts, not properly manned, and
be easily taken by the Southern seeessionists
aud turned on the North. We notice among
the nost active persons 10 the late affair the
venerable VIM. Wilkins, Judge Shaler, and
eoufned to 10 party; all persons of all parties
shared in the general excitement The Gazette
as usual, condemns these people, calls them abb
olitionists, and defends the traitors in South
Uarolins, aud other cotton States. although they
ara covered all ever With the blackest treason.
In the Revolution the mejority of the people Of
Tories in other States, aud they were by
word and a reproaeh for ever after, aud tho
disgrace even descended to their posterify Ia
the present times, when disnuion is almost GER
tain, We fnd some of the same class in our
midst-the Gazette editor is one Of theu-let
them beware! The time for taking sides for
our country or against il, is at hand. Pause
we'll before ]ou cOnneci yourselves With the
disunionists! We are glad to fnd BY the fol
lowing, that the people Of Pjttsburg have placed
themselves righi
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-04
Proclamation Of the Secession Ordi
nance

nance.
The following is Gov. Pickens's proclana.
ton OF the South Carolina secession ordnance:
Executive DEPARTMENT, CHARLESTON,
s. g., Dec. "a, 1860,
By his Ercstiency F. w. PicksnS, Governor
and Commanderin Chisf IN and oUer the
State Of South Corotina:
Whereas, The good people of this State, in
convention assembled, BY ordinance unani-
moasly adopted aud ratified on the tweutieLh
day of December, in the year of oar Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty, repealed an
ordinance of the people of this State adopted
on the twenty third day of May, in tho year of
our Lord one thousand seven hundred and
eighty eight, and have thereby dissolved the
union between tho State of South Carolina and
other States, uuder the uame of the United
States of America.
/, therefore. as Governor and Commander
in-Chief in aud over the State of South Caro-
lloa, by virtue of authority in me vested, do
hereby proclaim to the world that this State is,
as she has right TO be, separate, sovereign,
tree, and independent State; and, as such, bas
a right to levy war, conclude peace, negotiate
treaties, leagues, or covenants, and TO do all
acts whatsoever that r;ghtfully sppertain TO a
free and independent State.
Given uuder my hand and the seal Of the
State, at Charleston, this twenty-fouEth day of
December, 10 the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and sixty, and in the eighty
fifth year Of the sovereignty and independence
of South Carolina. f. w. PI5xENs.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-04
A Letter from Gen. Wool.
ALBANY, Dec. 28.

The Troy .4reaa. this morning, publishes a
letter from Gen. WOOL stating that the Water
vllet Arsenal is exclusively under the iarisdic-
tioI of the Secretary of War, and that on the
9th OF the present month ten thousand nuskets
were sold by the order of Secretary Floyd to
). b. Lunar, of Savannah, Georgia, and we're
shipped from the Arsenal on the 14th INST
The price was two dollars and half for each
musket.
Tic gun carriages At the Arsenal designed
for the Pittsburg guns have not yet been re-
moved.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-04
For the Inquirer.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP AFFAIRS.


Mr. OvEa:-I have often wondered within
myself whether any poysna living out Of Lib
erty Township, knew that there was precinct
bearing this signifcan, appellation il Bed
feTd County2 | never read Of any such pre-
clnot III the county papers, save IN the returns
of an election oace year, tby the way, talk
ing Of elections reminds me that Liberty holds
taem after the latest style, Just BuW,) and
then ID The heat of excitement it is entirely
overlooked. Ny desire is to let the world
know that Liberty is awake aud acting, and
that pew era is about to be recorded upon
the fair page of her heretofore uupeetendiug
history.
new impetus is about to be given to her
educ atioual movements, which speaks volumes
in favor Of progress; the plow, the loom and
the anvil will each share ia the general good.
Society, which has been far above the average.
will rise aud shed its beauties everywhere.-
Their mountains, hills and vallies will present
the glcries Of contented people, free from
the hailueinatious of secession. Postsritv
will claim for them the blessings which slways
should be extended to all Nue benefaetors of
humanity. But 70 my object, which is to re-
cord few OF the symptoms Of progress:
a large number Of the ci,i1eus of Liberty
Township assembled on Friday evening, the
7ih inst, at Rhoads' schoolhOuse, for the pur-
pose of recrgaUiziug Washingtooian Society.
The house was called to order by selecting
John Berkstresser as President, aud J. X.
Little, Secretary. The Socistx reported
constitution and rules of business, which were
adopted. A large number of persons then en-
rolled themselves as members, by siguing the
constitution.
The society then proceeded TO elect officers
for term of two months, aud Wm. Haman
was elected President, d. NJ. Stoler Wee Pres
ident, j. K. Little, Recording Secretary, S.
A. Moore, Corresponding Secretary, and j.
Roads, Treasurer.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-04

The Hon. Henry NJ. Fuller died at Philadel,
rbia on the 26tb inst, aged 40 He vas born
IN Bethany, Pa. eduested at Princeton, studied
and praeticed law at Wlkesbarre, joiued the
Wing party, was chosen By them to the Legis.
ature, aud TO Congress in 1856; rechoseu BY
the American party in 1854, and was their
candidate for Speaker in the long sts0ggle
which ended in the election Of Mr. Banks
Last October be was tho Constitutional Union
candidate for Congress 10 the lid District, bat
was beaten BY the Republicans. lie had large
interests in the coal regions of Psnnsy yvania,
and was warm friend Of tas caase of protec-
tion to Amerissn industry. He leaves widow
and family of seven children.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-04

AMBRoTYPEs.-0a friend Frank b. Stew
art, the excellent Ambrotypist, has located iu
Altoona. We bespeak for him the good will
OF the people Of that town. He takes the
most perfect likeneases. All cur PEOPLE we're
pleased With bis pictures. We understand
that Nj, Vallade is in partnership with Dir.
Stewart. As Painter and Photographic artist,
Mr. Valiade tas few equnis. Ho took many
pictures in Bedford daring the last Two years,
TO the satisfaction Of al parties.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-04
Mass Meeting at Piitsburg-The Re-
siStance Movement Deprecated.
PITTsBURG, Dec. q.

FITTSBURG, Dec. u, 1860.
An immense meeting of eilizeps was held
10 day III The street, opposite the Court House,
relative to the removal Of ordinance from the
Allegheny Arse2al r the Southern forts. Gen.
VIM. RotiIsia presided Several speeches
were delivered, among ofbers by Gen. j. K.
Morehead, the member Of Congress from thi.
District.
Several resolutions we're adopted, by an al
most unanimous vote, declaring the loyalty of
the citizens Of Prtsburg TO the Ouion, and their
ability to defend themselves against enemies of
the Uhloni deprecating any interference With
the shlpincut Of arms under the order o. he
Government, however, inoppoTtuae or impoIilic
The order may be; snd deploring the existence
OF this te of things, end the connection Of
frauds With the administration of importadt
departments Of tie public service, as having
shaken tho confidence of the people Of the free
States. Also, the following resolution:
Reselyed, That while Peunsyvania is on the
guard At the Federal capital, il IS the especial
duty 10 look TO the fidelity OF her sons; and in
that view We call on ouI President as a citizen
Of this Commonwealth, to see that the Repub-
lie receives no detriment at his hauds. Ii be-
hooges the President to purge his Cabinet Of
every man known to give aid and comfort TO-.
or 10 any wise countenaneing The revolt of any
OF the States against the authority Of the Corr
siitnfIon aud the laws OF the Union.
despatch from Hon. Robert Mcknight was
read, asking the people to make no further re-
sistaace, bat ask for suspension of the ship
ment of the guns until further adviees from
Washington, and approved.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-04
RumOrs from Charleston.
Dec. ..

baltimore, Dee. %.
The Sun has special dispatch from Charles
ton, reporting that the carpenters and brick
layers from Baltimore. employed on Fort Sum
ter, refuse to bear arms against South Carolina
aud have been discharged by Maj. Anderson
They will return home IN the steamer Keystone
State to-day.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-04
FIoyd Resigned.

j. B. Floyd, Secretary of War under Bu-
ehanan, has resigned, and like Cobb, we sup
pose, goes home to Virginia to play traitor
with boier hand Thompson, Secretary of
the Interior, it is said would resign also, we're
it not that Investigations are pending con-
cerning tho abstraction Of the Indian Trust
Funds.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-04
South Carolina Commissioners at
Washington.
WASHINGTON Cry. Dec.

" WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. q.
The Intelligence of the capture of Fort Moul-
trie and Castle PinckueY, was received By the
Administration, and is the subject of Cabine.
meeting. The South Carolina Commissioners
are IN conference with the members of the Cab
met. They declare that uuless the troops are
Withdrawn this shall be their last interview,
and they will Immediately return to South Car
Oliua, and prepare fol the worst:
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-04
Secession ON United states vessel

Capt. n L. Coste, late of the United States
Revenue Service, in command of the cutter
VIM Aiken, has given official notification of his
resignation, aud has discharged his crew.
The crew. on being notified of the position
of Capt Coste, under the late Ordinance con-
cerning the Customs, promptly volunteered to
remain under bis command as an officer OF South
Caroiina under that Ordinance. = Charleston
Mercury.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-04
D. Editor and Proprietor.

Won't some ol our subscribers who neyerp pay
ur any money, bring ps some aour, wheat, rye,
corn, buckwheat and wood Ne need all these
things, and haven't the money TO buy them.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-04
THE CRISIS.

Oar paper is pretty much taken up with
matters in reference TO the present disturbed
condition Of affairs in the country. 1t is ne
use mjncing matters. All hope Of peacabie
solution, il almost at an end. South Carolina,
aud the other cotton states appear to be deter
mined to plunge tie coaptry into civil war,
aud the sonner the people of the North come
to the knowledge of this matter, the better
Our county IS on tie border, and the suggss-
tons Of the following article from the Pitts-
burg Gazette, is quite appropriate for this
region, as we'll as everywhere else IL the North ::
LET THE People ARM-We give this ad-
vice reluctantly. We have been 10th to be-
ieve it necessary. But events are erowding
on US so rapidly aud rendering it so necessary.
that we can 90 longer refrain. The time has
come when it would 5a criminal to withhold it.
Our advice, therefore, TO every Northern
man Is, Arm yourself at oEce. Ii you haze
gun, get it ready for instant use /, if you do
not own one, get one as soou as possible. For
1t will take tine to get one. The North is, to-
day, almost bare of arms, and he who orders
one to be made will hava to wait some time
before his order can be filed
Look at the facts. The Northern arsenal .
belonging to the United States have heep dc.
nuded, within the last three mouths, every
available arm within them having been shipped
Sauh. The State arsenals have all been
emptied by the Southern demand, aud have
orders far ahead OF their ability to supply
Tue Government has ordered all the United
States troops to the Pacific Coast, out of the
way aud all the available force OF the NAyv
has been sent 10 distant stations, where orders
Of recall cannot reach them under mouths
time. All the e facts demonstrate that while
the South is fully armed and ready for war,
the North is defenceless.
The mlIitary spirit, besides, has not been
active tor some years past, aud the number of
volunteer companies is smaller than il vas
The number of arms in the hands of the vol.
unteer soldiers, therefore, is comparatively
rifng. Hence gu: chief reliance must be on
the arms 10 the HANDS of individuals aud no
kepuoIcan should now feel himself secure
without one.
We are nbt alarm:sts; but it would be
criminal to hide from the people the fsct th>t
they are iR danger. They have been b. traged
by their GoveBament into the hands of their
enemies. There is a well settled purpose on
the part Of the Southern hot-heads 10 take
possession of Washington City, aud prevent
the inauguration of Lihcolr When that con-
spiracy develops itself, as it will in what
position will the North be TO resist or prevent
1t Can she do 1t in her present unarmed
condition She has numbers: but she has not
the weapons, aud she will he false to herself
II she does not supply the lack a, onoe.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-04

i dispatch from Harrisburg says that Geu.
Cameron has been selected By Mr. Lincoln as
Secretary Of the Treasury. We hope this luay
prove true--as no better selection eouli be
nude.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-04

The praises Of every union lover are being
awarded to hIsjor Anderson for his gallant con-
duct, in retiring from Fort Moulirle 10 Fort
Sumter. Mr. Buchanan and bis cabinet were
opposed to this course, but the gallant Anaer-
son took The responsibility, aud the people say
be was right.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-04

The Tory organ, around the corner. last
week, has an article defending South Carolina;
and says that she has not been guilty of treas
on. We would like to ask this paper if the
selzipg Of Fort Moultrie, Castle Pinckney the
Arsenal, Customs House, aud Post Office, aud
raising the treasoaAble Palmetto a,g upon them,
is not treasouf
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-04

The Legislature met Ou Tuesday, and organ
ized by the election CT their officers. We have
not as yet seen the Governors message.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-01-04
ALLEGHENY MALE AND FEMALE SEMINARY.

ALLEGHENY MALE AND FEMALE SEMINARY.
We call attention to the advertisements Of
this excellent Institution. Under the man.
agement of Rev. w. w. Brim, it will keep up
lis reputation. 1t is Bedford County Iu-
stitalion. and consequently ought to be en-
couraged iu preference to others outside Of the
County.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-05-17
For the Yorkville Enquirer.

The Indian Land Agricultural Society
met this day; but as the number of mem.
bers in attendance was small, it was agreed
to post poue the business intended, which is
important, to an adjourned meeting. The
Society adjourned to meet on the lst Sat.
urday in June, which is the first day Of the
month, at9 o'clock, A. M. A general at
tendance is desired.
1t will be remembered that several essays
are to be read. Some discussion on impor-
taut Agricultural subjects had. Commit.
tees to examine farm crops and gardens ap.
pointed, and all contestants for premiums
on the greatest amount Of Corn, Cotton or
Wheat raised on one acre, to hand in their
names to the Secretary.
A. WHYTE, Secretary.
Rock HILL, May IL, 1861.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-05-17

sirable, the bridge over the Potomac, which
cost an immense sum, should be in the pos
session of the Federal troops. y.
Last night about one thousand hogs and
fifteen horses were seized while passing over
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad through
this place. ~.
This course, the authorities here have
been compelled to adopt as retaliatory
measures, to the action of the Federal troops
at the Relay House. ..
An attack upon this place is confidently
expected to occur within few days. We
are fully prepared.
A battery of four cannon commands the
railroad at the Point of Rocks twelve miles
below; while the bridge across the Potomac
here is commanded by another battery
Scouting parties range the country for fif-
teen miles North, East and West, who, up.
on the slightest alarm can communicate by
system of signal agreed upon, with head
quarters.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-05-17

CoRN.-The Lynchburg republican says ::
"No one can compute the disaster and mis-
cry which will come upon US as people,
should we fail to produce this year the most
abundant grain crops-not such crops as
have been called abundant heretofore, but
such yield as will admit of waste in the
ordinary operations Of war, and perhaps
some considerable destruction from the enc
my. A short crop or failure may be our
ruin as a people, for we cannot starve and
fight. A scanty corn crop is far more to
be dreaded than anything our enemy can do
to iDjure US. A good hand in the field is
worth as much to our cause as a good SOL
dier in the ranks, and the planter who is
using a hundred such hands to produce on
ly corn enough to feed them is striking a
blow at the cause of his country. If you
are not doing your part towards an abund-
ant corn crop, set about it now. Look out
for corn first, last, and all the time"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-05-17
THE EUROPEAN PRESS ON AMERICAN

The EUROPEAN PRESS ON AMERICAN
AFFA1Rs.-The latest English papers,
brought by the steamship Africa to New
York, comment very freely upon the sur
render of Fort Sumter, of which accounts
had been just received. The tone Of these
papers is very significant, as seeming to pos
sess, almost without exception, strong
Southern bias. Even the Manchester Guar
dian, always an opponent of slavery, is of
the opinion that the seeded States "will
have been raised in estimation" by the re-
cent events at Charleston, ard goes so far
as to charge Mr. Liucoln's policy, Gas in
cluding every kind of blunder." The Lon
don Times is more reserved, the whole af-
fair at Fort Sumter being "utterly iexplica-
ble." The Liverpool Mercury thinks the
issue of the conflict between the two great
opposing sections "can scarcely form sub.
ject for speculation, because the North will
be deprived of its most productive, power.
full and wealthy districts" The Liverpool
Post anticipates fighting Of the most ter
rible description, between armies in many
respects equally matched, fired by that pc.
culiar ferceness which consanguinty ever
gives to the battles of brethren. The Eu-
ropean Times reviews recent events, and
pleads for peace. The New York Journal
of Commerce says it would not be strange
if England should conjure up some pretext
for relieving the cotton trade from restric-
tions, and averting disaster from her manu-
factures. With the intense feeling likely
to exist among the English people, and
with vast interests so much affected, the
Journal adds, they will find it difficult to
remain passive spectators. They will not
only find it difficult, but impossible. The
principles of nations arc their interests, and
the interests of England are free trade and
cotton. Hence we shall see what We shall
see,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-05-17

The SECESSION OF ARKANsAs.-A dis.
patch from Little Rock gives the following
account of the scene at the passage of the
Arkansas ordinance of secession:
ga great many members were affected to
tears. President Walker made strong
appeal to make the vote unanimous. Great
applause followed. Murphy replied, sus-
tanning his vote, avowing strong Southern
sentiments in the Union-denying the pow
er or right of State to secede. A gener'
al hiss followed, and few groans. Thom-
ason, Desha, Fishback and other Union
members explained their votes, taking
strong Southern ground.
ga flag with nine stars was raised over
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-05-17
the capitol, and salute Of nine guns was
fred Immediately after the vote on the or
dinance was announced. There is much
rejoicing and great enthusiasm" -

1% Gen. Twiggs, late Of the U. s. Army,
has addressed letter to ex.President Buch.
anan, in which he says: s@@f
"Your usurped right 10 dismiss me from
the army might be acquiesced in; but you
had no right to brand me as traitor. This
was personal, and I shaU treat 1t as such,
not through the papers, but IN person. l
shall, most assuredly, pay visit to Lancas-
ter for the sole purpose of a personal inter-
0ieD with you. So, sir, prepare yourself.
l am we'll assured that public opinion will
sanction any course may take with you"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-05-17
Affairs at Harper's Ferry.

Affairs at Harper's Ferry.
From q letter in the Alexandria Gazette,
dated Harper's Ferry, May 9, we have the
following detail of affairs at that place:
Yesterday, information was received
from reliable sources that Federal troops
were moving towards this point. Immedi.
ately the Maryland heights which command
the Virginia hills and mountains in the
immediate neighborhood were occupied by
alarge body of men. The Kentucky Regi-
ment and several companies of Virginia
troops, composed this force. AS the Ken
lucky troops, raised to high pitch of en-
thusiasm at the near prospect Of fight,
with elastic step and head erect marched
across the bridge and de6led along the
mountain side, from every point of the am.
phitheatre which nature has formed around
this place, thunders of cheers arose, COM
mingling and reverberatirg among the nu-
merous gorges of this wild and romantic
pass.
The night, however, passed away without
the slightest alarm. Harper's Ferry is now,
I think, impregnable. A seizure Of the
Maryland Heights is absolutely necessary
before this place can be taken; and with q
thousand good soldiers, this point might be
held against ten times their number. Sit
uased at the mouth of a valley that extends
to Pennsylvania, and being the only pass
through the Northern portion Of the Blue
Ridge range Of mountains, its military
value is easily compreheuded. At this
point, too, the Baltimore and Ohio Rail.
road crosses over into Virginia, and hence
if the connection with the Ohio river is de.