Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-04-26

Tie new volunteer company which has left
for she scat Of var, has been named the .sTay
lor Guards, IN honor Of Capt $. NJ Taylor,
If The ..Indcpsndent Greys.' Capt Taylor
died 10 Mexico. This company, we predict
viii not disgrace bis memory.
The Government will not be baked IN its
efforts to blipg forces to defend the capital
They will, if mobs at B.ltimore interrupt
travel aud transportation, send troops in ships
to Annapolis, and keep communication open
at all hazards from there to Washington.
We received letter from Hopewell stating
shat four men from that part of the county
had joined the Huntingdon Standing Stone
Guards. and have marched at their country's
call. Their names are, Calvin Tobias, John
Ssamb. John Souder and John Moore. These
are ali gallant fellows.
We received letter from Holiday sburg,
dated the 18th INST, stating that tie two com
pauies, the Fencibles, Capt. Miners, formerly
Capt, D. II. nafus. aud Cap.. Alex. Floyds
company, each numbering about loo meD,
had left for the seat Of war. w. II. King
from cur county vas in cue Of these oompa-
nies.
Our citizens brye patriotically raised fund
os several hundred dollars, TO defray the ex-
pences Of our volunteers id this place, aud to
the seat Of war In Blooly Rom. the same
thing has been done. Oar old friend Jacob
Barndollsr, ESQ, we learn has given $4,000
for this purpose. TIE families Of the volun-
teers viii be faken care of during tbeiF absenes-
Gov. Hicks stated TO the Government that
he could rot be responsible for any more troops
passing through Baltimore Mr.. Lincoln res
Piled that if they were allowed to go reaceably
around the city he would be satisfied.
PosT 0FFicE.-The Post Office has been
removed, BY the new Pest Master, to his place
of business, il Juliaua Street It is fitted up
well, and is 10 one cf the most eligible places
IL town.
Jef Davis has issued proclamation grant
ing letters Of marque to pirates to pray urou
our commerce. All such crews Us NAY be
aiken viii Be treated BY the Government IS
pirates.
Thete are ouly Que or teo persons 10 town
now who s}mp4thiee with the Southern traiio
ors, and pubic opinion compels them 60 te
silent
Gov. Curtin has isses proclsmaiion cen
vening The Legislature GU Tuesday the 8oh
inst. This course is rendered necessary in
view of the present state Of tho oountry.
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An invasion OF Cha,nbsrsGurg, aud other
sections of Eastern Pennsyigania, by the Vir-
giaans WIS threatened a few days age. They
viii hardly attempt ,h,s bold game, at ubica
f'oo can Play 1t.
! TIE Cumberland tMj.) Civilian is loyal to
tha Unioo, as we'll as tue vast majority OF the
citizens of AllegAuy county.
4 We call attention t9 the advertisement of
Mr. Jas. b. Farquhar's new Grocery and
Confectionery establishment Give hin call.
I Many Of our patricilc citizens have the do
rious stars aud stripes fuug to the breeze
On banner floats from the outer wall.
TIE President has issued proclauation
declaring the ports ef the Soath in a s.ats of
blockade.
See the advertisement Of Mr.. William Cook,
blacksmith lie is 6rst.rate workman.
4 humber Of articles intended for this
weeks pafer have been crowded cut
Gee Of tbe hands Of this cffse has left With
the "Taylor Guards
ATTENTION. ATTBNTIONll
We do hope alliudebtrd to US, will make il con-
FenienI TO pay their bills or at least part of them
4 ey Court Week We have not made half our pay
ment this spring. Friends, VIII you leave us stick
( If yen do, the Lord be meTcful to ysu, fof we
don't know whether we can.
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