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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-03
CAYAl.RY COMPANY.

A number of our citizens are formibg a
cavalry company, with a prospect of being
successful. Let5 ell who can, join this compa-
ny. It may become Of the greatest benefit to
our people.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-03
THE MILITARY.

10 addiaou to the military company from
this Goantys now at York, Iaere are four 9th.
els that have rendered their services to toe
Govornment-the Hopewell Rihemen, Bloody
Kan Blnes, Ciearvilie Blues, and tho Bedford
Kifle'nen-the first three have each more tban
tho full complement Of men, and The las. will
be full IN a few days. If necessary, full
rsgsnent can be raised 10 good old Bedford
County.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-03

All manner OF false reports in regard to
the war, &C., are, aud viii be, 10 ejaculation.
Our people should keep as cool as possible,
in these troub.ous times ani not allow them
selves to become unduly excited.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-03

y E call attention to lie Card of JonN
HAJoa' $50, ct lopewell- 'Squiro Major
is au exceJiepf peusmau, 6tst.ra,e book Keep
eF, and wall attend Eith FFompiness to.all bu-
siness entrusted 10 his e.rc.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-03

A greet nary persons ct eli parties we're 10
Bedford during the Preseat week, and they
Rere all unanimous in supporting tho Govern.
ment 30 It's efforts TO put down the traitors.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-03

The sacrament of the Lords Supper will
be administered ID. W in the Presbyterian
Church, of this place, on the second Sabbath
of this month. The Pastor expects the asss-
tance Of Rev. Dir. Donoldson.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-03

Strange ruuors from Charleston, By pc rsons
who were forced into The service, 10 the attack
90 Fort Sumter. and have siooo came North,
who state that vast numbers Of the rebels we're
killed and wounded. 6omc accounts state as
many as 900 we're killed. THERE'S, 20 doubt,
soms truth in the report, as quietly IS the re-
bels try to t5sp il.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-03

HAaRIsBUEG, April 2o.--It is now understood
10 this neignborhood, till the midIle fnext wee5
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-03
FLAG RAISING.

On Monday evening last, the Bedford Ri
aemen raised flag, in the middle of the street,
from the Bedford Hotel 10 the residence of
John Cessna, Esq. Maj. S. Fl. Tate, Francis
Jordan, Esq, Ross Forward, Esq, Of Somer-
set, and Dr.. J. e. McGorr, were respectively
called on, and all responded in very able and
patriotic addresses. Four better and more
patriotic speeches have seldom been made on
any occasion. There was vast couc0urse
present frem all parts of our County, and all
of all parties we're animated with the greatest
enthusiasm for their country. Partyism in
Bedford County has been dropped, and only
enc feeling prevails-a a love Of country, and a
determination TO crus out rebellion.
We copy the following article from the
Pittsburg Chroa,cie. The advice contained
10 it to the border Counties should be follow
ed. We do not know what may take place,
and it would be we'll that we shoald be pre-
pared for any emergency
ARM ARM ARM. YE BoRDERMEN.
Men of Beaver, Washington, Greene, Fay
ette, Somerset aud Bedford, you must arm al
once, Without Que moments delay. Form
your scouting parties; enroll your rife compa
uies; equip your moua;ed rangers; see to it
that your arms are at hand. and reliable
You know net the hour when an invasion OF
our State may be attempted. 1t is he design
of the traitors to carry the war from tbeir orn
homes iato yours. 1t must not be, and that
il cannot be,yon must turn out 70 q man defend
the soil of your State, and your own fire sides.
No less than thirteen counties Of Pennsyly Iva
MIA border on three Slave Suites. When
armed and equipped, the oh K4ystone can re-
pei them al; but delay, as IS now being proved
daily, Is dangerous and criminal.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-03

Quite nDnltef Of neesoes, supposed to be
runaway -!ayes, aavis bsea see1. es tbo aoan-
&ains ATouad onr toEr.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-03

Court adjourned on Taeslay afternoon. In
consequence Of The present excitement in the
country, thc lawyers had nearly all the cases
down for trial, postponed.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-03

See the adFeitisemen, of Mrs. g. Y Mowry.
She has opened new millinery store, at her
residence in East PIT Street, where she will
Be pleased to attend to the wants ofher friends
and the public in tho millinery line.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-03

The LeSe'afura met CD Tuesday, u extra
session. The message Of the Governor IS pa
.rfotia, and refers particularly TO the present
ezigensy OF affairs. He also recommends a
stay law IN consequence OF the prescn, state
If the times. We are sorry We cannot pub
llsh i, this week.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-03

We have recaivea letter from afr. Samuel
Ioei :, who left our Office to serve his country,
dated a. Camp Scott, pear York, on the 29tb
ui'. he gives glowing description 0: camp
life. The boys are sll "spiliug for a 6ght."
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-17

MURDER IN KEwAUNEE CoUNTY.-The
Milwaukee Press and Meas states that a
man named BACON was MORALLY stabbed
at Ahnapee, Kewaunee county, one day
last week, by another named WAGNER
BACON was at work loading vessel, when
WAGNER (who kept saloon in the village
accosted him, and soon proceeded to vio-
lent abuse. BACON at last slapped WAC
ner's face, when the latter drew a butcher
knife, evidently provided for the occasion,
stabbed BACON, killing him instantly.
BACON was an Englishman, and man
Of some property, quiet and inofensive
man when not in liquor, and he was sell
dom in that condition.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-05-17

MILTrAEY Accommodation. RUFUS
KING, recently appointed Minister to
Rome, having been granted leave Of alb
sence by tne President, has been appoint
ed Brigadier General Of the First Brigade
consisting of the first four Regiments
of Wisconsin Volunteers. The following
gentlemen will comprise his staff;
Aid de>Camp- Major CHAs. A HAM1Lrov.
BrigadeInsrector-Major RoBr CHANDLER
Quartermaster-Major CHAs. D. ROBINSON
REPRESENTATIVES. john L. HATHAwAV.
Judge Advocate-Major JAMES II. HOWE
Surgeo Major J. X. BARTLETT.
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along the R. R. lines leading from the
north through Mary land.
Preliminary surveys are now being
made.
The Capital is now surrounded by a
circle OF encampments controlling all
roads to Virginia and Maryland.
Capt. Pope of the Typographical En-
gineers, who mustered the Illinois troops
into service is here. The State authorities
were anxious to secure his services as Gen.
eral commanding the volunteer forces, but
could not obtain the consent of the War
Department whose rule is not to detach
any officers from the regular army in view
of the formation of new regiments, will
not be deyiated from.
Capt Pope says Cairo is perfectly safe
and the reports of an impending attack
BY the rebel forces without foundation.
The Pawnee is now anchored at the
main wharf of Alexandria, with her guns
loaded and run out of the port holes.
She crossed to stop interference with
the free navigation of the Potomac, at
tempted several times within the last few
days by the garrison of the town. Her
appearance produced quite panic among
the secessionisss.
Washington, May ID.
Preparations indicate that the Govern
ment is getting ready for contest at
Harper's Ferry.
The British Minister has applied for
permission to ship certain productions
particularly tobacco-from Virginia to
England, to fulfil contracts, but the Gov.
eminent politely declined. The best feel
ing prevails between the British Minister
and our Government.
Part of the fleet has been ordered home
from Tie coast of Africa.
Washington, May IA.
The Navy Department expects the ports
of Charleston, Savannah, and the mouth
Of the Mississippi to be blockaded in the
course Of a week.
New York, May IS.
The Trlbune's special correspondence
says agents who have been sent from Gen
SCOTS office to reconnoitre III the South
are daily returning; and all agree tha
there were bodies of men at Richmond
LyncEburg, Montgomery, New Orlean:
and Pensacola. They all agree, too, tina
if that plan was abandoned, the Leaders
will find it difficult to restrain the men.
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The Cost of War

1t is estimated by military authorities
that the yearly cost of putting and sup
porting a thousand soldiers in the field, is
about one million of dollars, OF thousand
dollars a man. This includes, of course,
the whole expense, pay, arms, clothing,
raiions, &c. The annual expense Of the
regular U. s. Amy Of $4,000 men is
about s15,0O0.O00.
To put 100, 900 men in the field, there
fore, and keep them there during one year,
will cost them one hundred millions of dol
lars. Double the number, and you double
the expense; treble the one, and you tre>
be the other.
There are therefore two great points
always to be considered in war-how
many troops can you get; aud how
many can you pay, arm and maintain.
Thus money becomes "the sinews of
war" As the old European proverb says
with fling at our brother Republicans
in the Cantons-" no money, no Swiss
But the maxim is tolerably true of all
countrie. and all peoples, No money, no
soldiers"
One soldier in fifty inhabitants is sad
to be the largest number that can easily
he maintained, even by such a nation as
Great Britain. One soldier in forty was
the average in the great war with Napo-
leon, when England had 100000 men in
arms. France had only one in sc.
The Free States. exclusive of Oregon
and California-wLich will be hardly call
ed upon for their quota-Lave over 49,
100000 of white Inhabitants. We sup
pose, therefore, they could maintain in the
field about 100000 men, at yearly cost
oc s3S0,00G,00O Great Britain raised,
by loan and taxation, during one year, in
her war with Napoleon, enc thousand
millions of dollars. Probably the North,
at pinch, could 60 as much.
We see now the reason that Russia gave
over for the time her attempt upon Tur-
key, after the experience Of the Crimea-
she could not stands the tremendous ex-
pense of such vast numbers of troops.
People talk lightly Of putting 100000
men in the felG-but when they begin to
think that the cost Of such number will
be about $500, 100000 year, they will
see that it is great drain upon the re-
sources Of any country, and that a wise
ruler may often hesitate little until he
perceives where the money, arms, &c,
are to come from. The "tug Of war" is
often the tug upon the pocket.
And these calculations show the value
Of efficiency in an army. An army Of
Is coo men, well drilled, we'll equipped
well commanded-an who have seen ser.
vice at each others side-is worth an
army Of 10000 or even $4,000, composed
OF raw, undisciPlined troops. Yet poor
soldiers cost about as much as good ones
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WHO ere the Fighting Men

1t is as true OF the South as of the North
that the quarreling men are not the fight
ing men. The unconditional secessionists
are as scarce in the posts Of danger in the
Southern army as are the uncompromising
abolitionists in the Northern army. We
do not hear of any Yanceys, or Rhetts, or
Toombs, or Cobbs, or Benjanlfns, in the
Southern army, or any Wilson's, or Sum-
ners, or Wades, or Lovejoys, or Wash
burns, or Po,ters, risking their precious
lives in defence of the principles which
were too sacred to compromise for the
sake of peace and the salvation of the
Union. But for these men there would
have been no war, and if the defence OF
the government had been left to them,
there would have been no Union and no
Government left to defend.
The Brandon, Mississippi, Republican
thus advertises for two OF the most ram
pant seeessionists Of that State:
.Stroyed or Sfo!en.-Any information
concerning the whereabouts of Hon. Reu-
ben Davis or Hon John J. McRae, who
were formerly Congressman from this
State, but who have not been heard Of
since there was prospect of war, will be
gladly received by their friends in this
section. The last time we saw them they
were covered with red and blue ribbons,
like premium stock at State Fair.
We might advertise in the same terms
for the Republican Congressman from this
State, without any expectation of finding
them in aay post Of danger. We know
where to find the late Democratic mem>
Der, (Larrabee) however, and that is in
the post of duty and danger.-N'I~aukee
Press and News.
True-every word. The Abolitionists
and Fire Eaters have dissolved the Union
by AOacEing. The Democrats must unite
the States again by fighting, while the
authors Of the wrong are sinking away
into their dens, or threatening those who
dave expose their villainy.
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a City Destroyed by Earthquake.

The city of Mendoza, South America,
containing $4,000 Inhabitants. was entire
ly destroyed by an earthquake on the
Goth Of March. Most Of the inhabitants,
persisted. A correspondent Of the New
York Herald, writing from Valparaiso,
says;
The aspect presented by the city after
the first shock was terrific. Uoarse sub
terranean thunders deafened the air, ami
mails Of all kinds rushed frantically through
the open spaces bowling, the earth opened
and vomited forth floods of water, while,
to crown the scene of horror, flames burst
from the ruins and consumed nearly the
entire business portion of the city, with it's
dead, its dying and wounded. On the
.2Sth a Number of letters were received
here and at Santiago by relatives and
friends OF Chiians residing in Mendoza !;
but the hope, until then ascer.aned, that
the earlier accounts were exaggerated,
soon gave way to the dreadful certainty
that the calamity had not yet been painted
IN colors sufficiently vivid. The earth still
continued to tremble, the few walls that
had resisted the first shock one by one fell /,
until now DO vestige Of a building remains.
The mountain roads are in q most dam
eerous condition, not only on account of
the huge masses Of rock that have already
fallen and INSTRUCTED the road, but be-
cause the vibration of the earth is sill
hurting them down from the heights above
into the valleys. The gauchos, or natives
of the surrounding country, fastened to
the spot not to assist the needy or aid in
rescuing the wounded from lingering
death, but to seek for plumber among the
smoking ruins, and to snatch the little
saved from the wretched survivors, One
gentleman writing from thence, after de-
scribing these horrors, says: L believe
that in few days We shall have no other
law here than that of the poignard."
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The FARM Mortgage LAw.-Judge
OErcS, Of tie Dane county circuit, in the
recent case Of CURTIss ct. al as z. L. MouR,
has decided that the Farm Mortgage act
of the last session is constitutional and
valid. lie says, in his opinion, that the
provisions of the act are anomalous, and
may occasion considerable delay in :he en-
forcement of contracts, but that the obi
CATION is not impaired, and ultimate aud
certain remedy is still secured.
Judge Nc ARTHUR, of the Milwaukee
Circuit, had decided adverse to Judge O.
The question will doubtless be finally set.
tied at the next term Of the Supreme
Court.
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Annapolis, May 10.
From Washington.
Washington, MAY 10.

w AOA', -'eaf IL.
Gen. Butler has ordered outposts of
Col. Jones' camp at the Relay House to be
extended this afternoon some ten miles
towards Harper's Ferry They will act
in conjunction With an advancing force
from Chambersburg, where operations will
be made against Harper's Ferry.
The advanced outposts are also intended
to cut off the flying rebels from Baltimore,
who, it is supposed have attempted to es-
cape from Gen. Buffers forces.
1000 troops under Col. Jones entered
the city this afternoon. This movement
was made in consequence of the report
that another attempt was being made to
revive the mob spirit in that city, and pre-.
vent the passage of troops and destroy the
railroads.
The government contemplated the cree
ton Of earth works at regular intervals
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body Of German troops were greatly
abused by the mob, and according 10 vari-
Gus accounts were fired into. They re-
turned the fire twice and killed between
twenty and thirty men, women and chill
dren who we're in range. After quiet was
restored the march was resumed and the
whole force was escorted as prisoners of
war through tie streets of the city, down
to the arsenal.
The excitement throughout the city is
intense. Crowds collected on all the
principal corners. and finally an Infatuated
mob collected at the Planters House,
where they were addressed by Mr.. Barrett,
Major Wright and others in an infamma-
tory manner.
The city is fearfully excited over the
slaughter of the men, women and children;
and the threats against the Germans are
terrible. 1t is impossible at this time to
say how far the German troops were justf-
fed in firing but from all accounts which
have how reached us, they were fearfully
abused.
St. Louis, May II.
Many conflicting rumors prevail relative
to the cause of the firing on the crowd of
spectators at Camp Jackson last evening.
Some say that bricks and other missiles
were hurled at the volunteers, crashing
muskets, breaking limbs, and otherwise
wounding the soldiers, while others assert
the contrary.
A respectable citizen, an eye witness,
who stood few feet behind the troops
that fired, states positively that no bricks
were thrown, and that no pistols were fred
by the crowd-that the only provocation
given was abusive epithets launched at the
Germans in the ranks.
| 1t is known however that when the fir
ing commenced, shots were returned by
outside parties, the crowd wounded several
soldiers, it is understood that thorough
inv estigaion of the matter has been order
ed by Capt. Lyon, when the truth will be
known.
Several of the troops are already under
arrest; it is difficult to learn the names Of
the killed, in consequence of their speedy
removal by friends, but full list will be
asce, tanned to>day.
The U. S. troops are now in possession
of Camp jackson, with all its equipage,
tents, provisions, &c. The Pacific and
North Missouri Railroad depots are oecu-
pied by the volunteers.
Much excitement exists in the city, but
owing to the efficiency of the military
police corps order prevails.
Gen. Frost, with his Staff and all the
State troops, are at the Arsenal.
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AFFAIRS AT CHARLEsroN.-Notwith.
standing the number of troops sent away
to the North daily, Charleston still resem-
bles a camp, and numbers of country
troops arrive by each train. The number
of troops and stoppage Of the Northern
supplies was causing something of a scarcity
in the market. Meats were scarce ard
poor; butter and flour rising rapidly; peas
and early vegetables drug in the market.
This cessation of Northern trade cuts with
double edge.
The general feeling in the city was in
favor of raid on Washington, and all
were looking to its speedy occupation and
destruction by the Southern troops. They
had no idea of retaining it,
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TRAGEDY IN ST. LOUIS.
MORE PEOPLE KILLED.
st. Louis, May II.

St. Louis, May II.
This city has seen another terrible ira
gedy. Last mig ht about O'Clock largo
body of the Home Guards, Gu. S. troops,
and composed of Germans) entered the
city through 5th street from the arsenal,
where they had been enlisted during the
da- and furnished with arms. On reach
ing Walnut street the troops turned west
ward large crowd lining the pavements
to witness their progress.
At the corner of 5th street parties in the
crawd began hooting, kissing and other
wise abusing the companies as they pass
ed.
A boy about 14years of age discharged
pistol into the ranks, when part of the
rear company Immediately turned and
fred upon the crowd. The whole column
was instantly in confusion, breaking their
ranks and discharging their muskets,
down their own line and among the peo
Pile on the sidewalks. The shower of balls
for few minutes was terrible. The bull
lets flying in every direction entering
doors, windows, private residences, break
ing shutters, tearing ratings, and even
smashing bricks.
The utmost confusion and CONSERVATION
prevailed; the spectators flying in all d.
rections.
Scores Of people must have been killed,
as most of the firing was directed down the
ranks. The troops suffered severely; four
of their number being instantly killed and
several wounded.
Immense crowds of people filled the
street after the occurrence. Most intense
indignation is expressed against the Ger
mans.
Mayor Taylor addressed an excited
crowd, and induced them to dispense
under the promise that no further violence
should be done The city was compare
lively quiet during evening and night,
heavy rain prevented assembling.
In order to allay excitement and restore
confidence to the people, Gen. Harvey is
sued proclamation to the people of st.
Louis, and State of Missouri, which has
been posted throughout the city, express
ing deep regret at the state of things
existing here, and pledging himself to do
all in his power TO preserve peace, and
calling on the people and public authorl-
| ties to aid him in the discharge of his
duties. He says the military force under
his command will only be used at the last
extremity, and hopes he will not be COM
PEELED to resort to martial law, but empha-
tically states that public peace must be
preserved, and the lives and property of
the people must be protected. He says
he has no authority to change the location
Of the Home Guards quartered in the
city, but to avoid all cause of irritation
and excitement, if called upon to aid the
local authorities, will use the regular army
in preference, in accordance with this pro-
clamation.
The feeling against the Germans is more
intense--the regular volunteers and Home
Guards being composed mainly of that
class Of citizens, and through their acts,
DC, many innocent people have been kill
ed
Several persons charged with firing on
the troops, and shooting on the streets,
have been arrested, and the police are
constantly on the alert.