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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-08-23
THREE THOUSAND DEMOCRATS IN
COUNCIL.

Pursuant TO the call of the Central Committee,
there assembled at Covington, md Ion Thursday,
August lst, delegations from the several town
) ships at haIt-past o O'Clock. The Convention
/ assembled in the Court room, and was called
ia order by Jas, w King, chairman of the
committee.
Among other resolutions the following were
adopted
Resolved, That we hold that this Government
was created for the benefi! of the white man ;
that we are opposed to any reconstruction
which would impair or invade those rights by
extending suffrage or citizenship TO any but
the white race.
ReSoIred, That we regard civil war and
Gisunion as synonymous. We have no epithets
| of traitor aud rebel to apply to those who dIi-
fer with US, but sincerely deplore that so many
of our country meE, misguided by ianaticism
and false philanthropy, have chosen the
paths TO war and dIsunion, instead OF the paths
peace, fraternity and union.
RsSolUed, That we are for peace, and no:
for WARRIOR an adjustment of our national
troubles upon some plan approximating the
Crlttenden Compromise.
! ResoiUed, That we are opposed TO any course
of policy leading to the abolition of slavery,
either by the force Of arms, or by Congression-
al legislation.
ResolUed, That we are willing TO bear our
just proportion OF all Legitimate expenses incl
dent to the maintenance of the Government !;
but we most soIemnly protest against direct
tax of S 300, 900, and to pay our proportion of
$40, 100000 as an excise tax for The support
of an army TO subjugate the South and to free
the negro
ReSolUed, That ''the interchange Of thoughts
and opinions, to speak, write and print freely"
being guaranteed to US, We intend TO exercise
that right at our pleasure, holding ourselves at
all times responsible for the abuse thereof.
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"a TERRIBLE REVERSE"

Forney'S Press, a war journal which sustains
the Lincoln Administration, in al its acts,
whether right or wrong, constitutional or un-
constitutional, says
&c We are not disposed TO exaggerate the great
issues which have been forced upon US by the
recent disaster in Virginia. That we have met
with terrible reverse; that the largest army
which ever marched under our banner has been
beaten; that we have been driven from our
advanced position in Eastern Virginia, are facts
which the people must reluctantly admit and
carefully consider. The people of the South
have gained the greatest triumph of this revo-
luton. II there has been division before, there
cannot be division now, for the sword which
checked the career of the Federal army, under
the brow of the Blue Ridge, will check any at
tempt TO maintain loyalty TO the Union in
the seeded States. The victory of their troops
will consolidate the southern sentiment for a
rebellion that is formidable enough to win a
great battle, within thirty miles of the Capitol
of the country IFS leaders betrayed, will be
strong enough to punish as treason to its author
ity any exhibition of discomfort within its own
borders."
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-08-23
SCHOOL ETHICS FOR PARENT AND CHILD
No. 10.

Pupils should endeavor to promote the har-
nony Of the school. This proposition is foun-
ded on the principle of right on the principle
of nature as displayed IN the harmony of ali
her works by which we are surrounded "EIar-
mony alone reigns here" should be the motto
adopted by every weIl-governed and well-reg-
ulated school. Not only harmony between
teacher and pupils, but among the pupils them
selves,-between the pupils and all the opera
tions of the school. Nothing is SO much to be
feared in the schooiroom, as dircord in the op-
esationS and elements of the schuol. l: such
dIscord does exist, then is there but little prog
ress made either by pupils or teacher.
Pupils by being kind and polite to each other,
by bearing and forbearing, may, indeed, DO
much. If all respect the rights and privileges
OF each other, and do nothing that may in any
manner interfere with the good of the whole the
harmony OF the school may Se promoted to a
great extent and it undoubtedly is the duty OF
pupils so TO respect each others rights. By
thus endeavoring to promote the harmony OF
the school, they not only increase its interests,
but greatly augment their own opportunities,
and thus each day approach more rapidly the
end for which they should strive. All unne-
cessary noise, of course, must be dispensed with,
and the pupil must yield and submit to every
regulation of the teacher's, in order that har-
mony instead OF discord may be the ruling
principle. Such passions as would IN any man
ner interfere in the attainment OF this object,
must be queled and subdued. A meek and CO.
cile spirit must be cultivated, in order that the
pupil may at all times possess command of him.
self, and thus be enabled more easily to practise
self-denial when the good of the school shal
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-08-23

mentioned in the proceeding section, shall on
the first day of April next, aud each year
thereafter, cause a statement 10 be prepared
and verified by the oath Of the principal mana
ger Of such company, institution, assocI alton,
corporate or not corporate, which statement
shall exhibit the amount of profits, gains and
incomes OF said person, company, Institution
association cooperate or not corporate, for the
year ending on The saIe first OF April, whc
statement shall, within thirty days from the
first day Of April, be lodged with the collector
OF the excise or internal taxes for the district
in which the principal placeoi business OF such
person or persons, company, ASSOCIATION, instr
tuition, corporate or not corporate, is situated;
and it shall be he duty OF such collector to
give public notice that be will attend at con-
venent places to receive such statement and
the amount of tax or duty payable thereon,
and give receipt or receipts for the amo1nt
paid; and If any person or persons earning VI
having profits, gains or incomes in his own
right, or IN trust above the sum of eight hundred
dollars, as herelnbefore mentioned, or any
company, institution, association, corporate or
not corporate, earning or having profits, gains
or incomes above the sum of eight hundred
dollars, as hereInbetore mentioned, shall neg
lect or refuse to cause such statement 10 be
made, lodged with the collector and verified as
aforesaid, the amount of tax or duty may and
shall be fixed by the collector, and after ten
days notice of the amount so fixed, # not paid,
such amount may be levied by dlstraint in the
manner prescribed in other cases OF delin-
quencv oy this act.
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q he Sch 700 ma sfer Abrua0.
NORMAL INSTRUCTION.

An a:ticle under the above caption published
by 'Simon," last week, contained some grave
errors. The ltalicised words may have local
Specification. If not, they have no signlfcation
at all. But of this we know nothing, nor do
We wish TO. The idea, however, is thrown out,
that only those who have received normal in
structon, should attempt to impart it. Just
here we take issue.
1t is true that many academies GGUertise nor
NAL instruction without even attempting to i'm
part 1t at all. Doubtless, much deception has
been Practised, and much harm done in this way.
Teachers have been deceived by false promises
and disguised with normal instructions general
ly, and with normal classes in academies par
The perpetrators simply merit the consideration
due TO tricksters and swiRdlers in other call
ings and the intelligent teacher will award to
them no more. We think the day for such de-
ception has gone by. What is included in nor
NAL instruction, is too well defined and too gen.
orally understood, to permit such coulemptible
trickery much longer. The genuine coin Is
becoming too well known 10 be counterfeited
with impunity. We must not assume, there
fore, that normal instruction has upon the whole
been failure in academies and SemInaries-
"By their works ye shall know them" Be-
cause some may be dishonest, it would be bad
logic to assume that, therefore, all are dishonest.
We happen to know some select schools, ~
which normal department is ably conducted,
anG doing good work. In the absence OF any
thing better let US avail ourselves OF these. If
normal schools are within reach, let US avail
ourselves of them. They are, doubtless, prefer
able. But let US not refuse little, because we
can not get all.
But there is a radical error 10 assuming that
those who have studied at normal schools, may
teach Teaching and that those who have not
thus studied, should do no such thing. The
simple fact is, many OF the latter are fit, while
many OF the former are utterly unfit, for this
work. Not every graduate OF law school,
can teach Law, nor every sprig ofe doctor
teach Medicine. No more can every graduate
of a normal school, teach Teaching. The chan
ces may be in favor of the latter, and, doubt
less, are, but this is the most that can be said.
We repeat ''3y their works ye shall know
them" Such doctrine as "Normal's' would de-
prIve nearly every normal school in the state
of It's faculty. Net one in ten o. thess Profess
sors has studied as student in normal school.
And yet they do their duty well. Teaching Is
science. It's principles can be classified,
studied, and mastered. This may be done in
normal schools, or out of them-in selec!
schools, or IN no school at all. And be, who
has done this we'll and thoroughly, may 90 pre-
sumed competent to inpart instruction to nor
NAL cass--no matter whether be acquired his
knowledge in 4 normal school, or not.
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70 For a hundred thousand dollars -
The Knoxville, Tenn, Wing says the Con-
federates, have full! knowledge 81 all the in
tentIons of our Government, and got it by pay
ing 100000 Well, who tells the secrets I?
When we have men IN high places, who have
bought places in our national legislature by
corruption, and sold out the interest of their
own State, we need not be surprised at such
!treachery.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-08-23
VOL. 5. NO. 4.

require it.
Only those who have taught public schools,
and who have had to deal with all manner OF
material, can rightly estimate the necessity OF
the existence OF harmony In the workings of the
school. II is very importan; that the teacher
make the endeavor to have his school work har-
monlously for unless this be done, but little
will be accomplished. KAPPA.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-08-23

GA Judge who acted as foor-manager at
a fashionable ball, made the following an
nouncement from the music-gallery, just pre-
vious to the last dance of the night: "By gen.
eral request, there will now be an extra dance,
polka-quadrille, and EsGod have mercy~en
your soles 20
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-08-23
NEW REVENUE ACTS.

IAe OTeCE Idc-idIHtion OF Ihc0MeS-Ihe
.Amended Tar1f.
We annex careful abstract OF the new rev.
enue act, which provides for the assessment and
collection of an annual tax Of $40, ,O0O, 900, and
which was lately passed by Congress. A
large proportion Of the bill is devoted 10 details
respecting the duties of assessors, the mode of
collection, and the penalties for noncompliance
with the provisions of the act The sections
relative 10 the income tax are OF general interest,"
AMI the entire text is given below.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-08-23

ZoUAvEs-The French Zouaves did not or
iginate at the time Of the Crimean war, but
several years before. They were originally
formed in Algeria, which was then guqsi
penal settlement, and they consisted of the
very scamps of the army, who were conslder-
ed too vicious and uncomfortable to be RETAIN
ed in other regiments. It was at the time
considered a disgrace to belong to them.
Their peculiar dress was partially copied from
the Turks, and used on account Of the heat Of
the climate in which they were engaged.
Under Pelissier, Canrobert and other comman-
ders against the Arabs in Algeria they proved
their usefulness and their daredevil courage,
and at least partially washed away the dis
grace OF their previous standing. In the Crl-
mea they did such eminent service as to begin
to take :he place of honor; and IN the short
Italian war assumed that position without ques-
ton. They are now the feared but honored
pets of the French army, and have privileges
accorded them at Paris and elsewhere denied
to any other corps.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-08-23

Bully FOE JoNAThAN.--A green looking
chap from the Green Mountain State went over
the line and on 10 Montreal 10 LOOK round a.
leetle. Going into large and handsome dry
goods store, his verdancy attracted the atten-
ton of the proprietor, who attempted 10 quiz
hIm, but unhappily having an impediment in
his speech, had TO give it up, and bis head
clerk came forward 10 speak for him. The
clerk began, Mr.. Bull wishes 10 know If yoc
caa tell him why Balaams ass spoke
oval" sand Jonathan. 81 rather guess as
how Balaam was stutterin' man and his ass
had TO speak for him 10
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-08-23

SMART SCHOLAR" Did you ever see an ell
ephant skin % asked teacher in an infant
school in fast neighborhood.
SO have ~ shouted six year old at the foot
of the class.
"Where % inquired the teacher, considers
bly, amused al his earnestness.
con the elephant" shouted the prodigy,
gleelully.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-08-23

GyA teacher Wishing to explain to a little
girl the manner in which lobster casts his
shed when he has outgrown it, said: "What
do you do when you have outgrown your
clothes ? You throw them aside, don't you
ssOh no !" replied the little one, "we let out
the fucks1
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-08-23

% An old lady walked into the Office OF a
Judge Of probate and asked-"Are you the Judge
of reprObates 2" 81 am the judge OF probate, -
was the reply. " "Well. that's it, expect,'
quoth the old lady. 'You see my father died
detested, and be left several infdels, and I want
TO be their executioner''
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-08-23

Gas flowers never put on their best
clothes for Sunday, but wear'their spotless rai-
ment and exhale their odor every day, so Let
your life, free from stain,. eser-give forth the
fragrance of the love of$God
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-08-23

gan empty bottle must certainly be q
very dangerous thing if we mag judge from the
fact that many man has been found dead with
one at bis side.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-08-23

20 The Bangor, Me, Democrat gives the
following account of the result of town cleo
ton :
AT special meeting in the town of Glen
burD, on Thursday last, called to Gil vacancy
in the Board of Selectmen, an ant-war Demo-
crat was chosen over war-Republican by a
majority OF almost two 10 one. This is but an
indication of the revolution which is sweeping
over the State"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-08-23
ASSESSORS AND COLLECTORS.

Sections 2, 8, 4 and 5 OF the bill declare the
mode OF appointing assessors and collectors, and
their duties. The Secretary of the Treasury
will divide the States, Territories and District
of Columbia into convenient districts, and ap-
point an assessor and collector, who must be
freeholders andresldents IN each district. They
must give suitable bonds, and take oath 10 exc
cute their Office faithfully.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-08-23

% The Democratic papers of the West are
driving the Indianapolis Journal quite mad by
quoting the following extract from its columns,
which was written before it had any idea the
people would rush TO war to push on the Chi
cago platform -
g Oi what value Will an Union be that needs
links OF bayonets and bullets to hold it togeth-
er! II any State will go from US, let It co."
Such was the position and wish of the Re-
publican party eight months ago. It has chang
ed ITS fFont only because 1t has got Democratic
help in fighting its battles.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-08-23

W A few nights since, Tom Jones went
home to his wife in rather disguised condition.
He had drank so often for the success of our
volunteers, that he was compelled to eat a
handful of cloves to remove the smell of the
whiskey. While undressing, hrs wife detec-
ted the perfume Of the spice, and SAID, sfGood
gracious, Tom, how dreadfully you smell of
cloves" "Eh 90 said Tom, starting;
ac-l-o-v-e-s :" eyes, cloves and any one
would think you had oeen embalmed like q
mummy ?" This made his wife go wool ga
thering. "Phew! you are regularly scented
with them. Where have you been TO night !''
continued the wife. Tom was thrown entire
ly off bis guard-his brain rambled, and with
out the Fenotest idea of what he was saying,
replied, h-v-hick-Ciara, the fact is,
have just been on little trip to the East In
dies, and while was there fell over spice
box !" Then she knew what was the matter.
u Willie, bright Little eight rear old,
possesses the true spirit of piety, and never
neglects daily prayers. HIS extempoFe Efforts
in his line are really remarkable for zeal and
appropriateness. The other day, in the pres
ence Of the family, he prayed for his country as
follows:
Oh, Lord, there never was so good country
as ours until the civil war broke out; now it is
very bad. The rebels are very bad turn
their hearts 10 thee, or, Lord. They have done
many bad things; they took Sumter; but, oh,
God they can't take Pickens Willie Is evil
IDENTIFY = patriot as well as christian.
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MODE OF ASSESSMENT.

Sections 6, Z, s and enact the mode OF as
seSsment. The direct lax laid by the act Is to
be assessed and laid on the1S%alue of all lands
and lots of ground, with their improvements
and dwelling houses, which several articles sub
jsct to taxation shall be enumerated and valued
by the respective assessors at the rate each of
them is worth in money on the first day OF
April, eighteen hundred and Sxty-two: ProvI-
ded, however, that all property of whatever
kind coming within any of the foregoing de-
Scriptions, and belonging to the United States
or any State, or permanently or specially ex-
empted from taxation by the laws of the State
wherein the same may be situated at the time
Of the passage of this act, together with such
property belonging to any individual, who ac-
tually resides thereon, as shall be worth the
sum of five hundred dollars, shall be exempted
from the aforesaid. And provided further,
That in making such assessment, due regard
shall be had 10 any valuation that may have
been made under the authority of ths State or
Territory al any period nearest TO said first day
OF April.
Persons will be required to give written lists
OF lots and dwellings liable to direct tax, in de-
fau!t OF which, or IN case of fraudulent returns
the assessor will make such lists; and in case
OF fraud the person offending may also be con-
vlcted before any court having competent juris-
dictlon and fined $500.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-08-23

In case of the absence of propprty-owners
the assessor must leave note requiring the
owner to present the list within ten days. If
he refuses, the assessor may enter the premises
and make The list. Owners may make out the
lists of properly situated in districts IN which
they do not reside, and the said lists shall be
valid and sufficient for the purposes of this act,
and o. the delivery of every such list the per-
son making and delivering the same shall pay
10 the assessor one dollar, which he shall retain
10 his own use.
PUBLICATION OF TAX LISTS AND REcTIFICATIoNs.
After valuations are assessed, lists must be
published by the assessor in each district, and
Tor twenty-five days after publication appeals
VIII De received and determined relative to ex-
cessIVe valuations or enumerations. No valu-
tlon snail be increased without previous no.
tice of at least FIVE days.
Inc Board OF Assessors must carefully exam
Inc the lists OF valuation, ard they may revise,
ADJUST and equalize the valuation of property in
any county or State district, by adding thereto
or deducting theretrom,such rate per centum