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JOHN C. FREMONT.

Whatever other faults may belong to the
character of John q. Fremont, an over-weu-
ming sel(sesteem is not one of them. II may
be that be is too proud to be vsin-for vanity
aud pride do not often 90 together-bIt GERS
tainly be has none of that self love which is
quick to take oFeuse, and is so apt to lead its
possessor to rash and ill-judged, and sometimes
to criminal acts for his own justification. 1t
may be that 1e is not great enough fer the
military command of the Western District
that he wants experience, judgment, energy,
and that insight into character which would be
safeguard against his surrounding himself
with dishonest men. On these points we have
nothing to say here, for it is on such charges
that he is arralgned by the Government. But
surely il is not Improper fos US to affirm that
if he is not great enough for that command, be
is, at least, great in his removal from it. "He
thar ruleth ''his spirit is better thai he that
tsketh city"
For 10 truth it seldom falls to the lot of
man to be placed in a position more trying
than his. 1t is not within the range of possi
bility that he believes himself guilty on chose
points whereof he is accused; for, if that we're
the case, he would long ere this have relin-
qulshed his command voluntarily. However
wise and just the Government may be; however
wrong Gen. Fremont may be, most assuredly
his confidence 10 bis own innocence is unwa-
vering, aud he looks upon himself as an injured
man. The order for his removal comes to him
at the head OF an army in the feld-an army
of 10000 men, every one of whom is bound
to him with a personal devotion and attach
mens such as has been rendered TO DO comman-
der of any country except Napoleap. 1t is
something that he should obey the order for
retiring without a murmur, though We trust
there is no General in the service who would
not have been equally prompt in obedience 10
such duty. But it is not only that ho was
at tue head OF such an army, so bound TO him
by that peculiar Influence which be wields over
all who become his followers; but he was on
ths eve Of battle, long looked for. The en-
emy whom be had followed for hupdreds of
miles; the enemy by whose defeat the country
for weeks bad told him be might justify him.
self; the enemy who, with FIRE and sword, had
made a ctaie desert, was at leOgth before
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GEN. JOHN G. FREMONT.

1t will lie seen by the news which We pub
lish iu to. days pepper, ihst Gen. John. q. Ere
mont has been removed from the command Of
the army IN the West. This news fell like a
lhunderbolt on the gallant army which he
raised in so incredibly short space Of time.
That bis army and the whole West shoald have
the mos; unbounded confidence 10 Gen. FIRE.
mont, we think, is sufficient answer of tie
charges brought against him. lie appears to
have done mora for the cause of the Union, ia
the short space of time be has been 10 COM
maud, than sEy other Of orr Generals, and we
think Il was very unfortunate to remove him,
at the time Wheo battle was expected. The
charges against him were Incompetence aud
extravsgance. Adjutani General Thomas made
lengthy report against him, and his charges
we're merely hercsay evidence, mos of which
have been already proved false. Gcu. Ere
mont, before leaving, issued an address to his
army, which for patriotism cannot be surpassed.
He called upon his officers and men to obey
their new commander, sand do their duty to
their country We presume that Gen. Fire.
mont will demand a court marital, and until
sftcr lis decision, persons shoHld net condemn
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4NOTHER ACCOUNT.

BALTIMORE, NoT. lI.--An ofhler Of the
Twentieth Indiana Regiment, who came from
Hatieraa lnlet and just arrived in the Old Point
boat, says be had long conversation with a
party Who brought the news Of the capture of
Beaufort to Hatteras. lie vas rot deserter,
b1t private citisen, and mau OF considers
be intelligence, who bad crossed tho Sound At
the risk Of bis life to bring tho news to the
Federal troops. The ofi ier's report OF the
conversation corresponds precisely with what
had already been sept.
Outside Of this statement there is report
that IN the taking of Beaufort, large part Of
the toEn Was burned.
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purchased l0C 900 bushels Of oats, for which
| paid from twenty seven 10 thirty two cents
per bushel; in addition to which paid carts
age and labor from boats ard elsewhere, TO
the order Of the government at thirty thres
cents per bushel--the price agreed upon with
the Quartermaster.
On the lst of October I received tele-
graphic dispatch az follows:
Camp Lille, Jeferson C4fy. Oct. Ito E.
L. Beard Brigadier General j. M'Kinstry
directs me to order you 10 send, at once. one
hundred thousand tl0Q,000l bushels Of oats,
With propor:ionate amount Of hay--some
part of both tonight by railroad, the other By
boat. You will call on E. Fl. Castle for rails
road transportation, ard on Barton Able for
steamer transportation.
J. @. WooD, Colonel and D. O. L.
The bay cost me $17,S18, $40 and some of
it $40 per ton. The price charged the govern
ment was SO per ton. 10 pursuance of the
above order delivered bay and oats amount-
ing to $31, ,292 81. After which the order
was discontinued, as the Quartermaster found
be could supply himself at Upton at less
rates.
It is, perhaps proper for me to state that
the bids, under the advertisement referred to
as having been ordered BY General Meigs,
were opened on the 25tE Of September, near-
y one month after / received the rcquistioD
from Quartermaster M'Kinstry, and the sver-
age of the bids were largely over thirty three
oenrs for oats aud over Sl9 per ton for hay
showing that the price agreed to be paid me
was not exorbitant. The lowest offer which
was accepted, under General Meigs advertise
ment, twenty eight and thirty cents per
bushel for corn and oats--and learn from
the Quartcrnaster that bat little bas been de,
livered on that contract that the contractor
had failed to meet his engagements, and be
was compelled to get bis supplies elsewhere.
E. l. BEARD.
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GLORIOUS MEMS FROM THE
FLEET.

FoRTBEss MONROE, Nov. 10, via Balti-
more.-The steamer S. Il. SpandIDg arrived
from Hatteras Inlet this morning, With the
Twentieth Indiana regiment 4 deseFter, who
reached the lnlet in small boat, stated that
news had been received on the minland of the
capture OF lac two rebel forts at Port Royal,
aud ibe landing of large Federal forcc.
Beaufort had also been taken BY our troops
No particulars had arrived, but tho main facts
correspond with the news received few hours
since from Norfolk by flag OF truce.
Great excitement prevailed on the arrival Of
the news at Norfolk. From the same source
we have rumor that the Railroad above Beau
fort tthe line connecting Savannah and Cbarles
ton) had faIleo into tie possession of our
troops; with an immense quantity of stores.
Five deSerters, who reached Newport News
this morning, state that the rebels Up the James
river are ia CONSERVATION, aud also bring ihe
improbable rumor that our troops had advan-
ced up the Railroad as far as Charleston.
The French frigate UalbYie was burnt to the
waters edge, n Friday last, off Hattarss--all
hands saved.
The u. s. Gunboat Albatross has arrived
from the blockade of Beaufort, North Uaro.i.
ma. Her captain reports that be discovered
the Transport Union ashore on the 6sh inst,
about s miles to the ess.ward of Bogue Inlet;
but ia consequence of the heavy weather, had
10 communication with The shore until the fol
loving day, when he landed with flag of truce
and learned from the Captain ola rebel com-
pany, the following particulars:
The Union went ashore, or rather was run
ashore, 10 a sinking condition, on The lst iOst.,
aud soon after broke in two in front of the
smoke stack The crew, 73 in number, and
10 horses, we're saved. The men sre priso1
uers at Fort Macon and Raleigh, North Caro-
liua. A large quantity of stores was seen
pile up on the beach.
At the time of the disaster The steamer
Winfield Scott Ees 10 company with the Union,
aud the captain of the latter expressed the
opnion that bis eonscrt was lost, she having
suddenly disappeared. Nothing is known
concerning the rumored loss of the Ocean Ex-
press. There are rumors of three Federal
vessels having gone ashore.
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Camp Correspondence. e.

CAMP CURTIN, Oct. 81, 1861.
MR. EDITOR According to promise seat my
self TO drop you few lines, by way of giving you,
as well as the rest of our friends the current news
Our experience in camp life is not very extensive
as vet but so far the boys are ali perfectly de-
lighted, and when asked how they like it, are al
most invariably heard to say, that they would not
take one hundred dollars anc return to their homes
while the country stands in need of their services
We have now been in camp three weeks, the CON-
pany has been well provided for, and is now max
ing rapid progress in their drill AL are attentive
to their duties, and though they were gathered up
from different parts Of the county, they treat each
other as though they were brothers. The Captain,
terday, bringing some new recruits, and all hands
were much pleased to see him as though he had
been absent for months
Captain Compiler came in last night, bringing
fine looking set of men. His company numbers
about go. The Captain is fine drill officer and
will be useful man.
Our regiment is nearly full, and then farewell to
Camp Curtain, and the old Keystone State, per-
haps forever. Bat let shat be it may, win
not finch from duty bat boldly go on to crush
out the enemy that would so nglorOnsly trample
upon our most sacred rights And while we do
this viii not forget our friends at home, especi-
ally those of Schellsburg, many of whom have
denied them selves the Injuries of life that they
might make the soldiers happy.
There are abou six or seven thousand men in
camp. New companies and squads coming in
every day. It is growing late and viii close.
l viii write you soon again.
Yours, &c, ]. II. NJ.
The above letter was received TOO late for inser-
.;ov,
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OUR FLEET.

The glorious news from our feet viii send a
thrill of JOY 10 the beaTt OF every patriot in the
land. Tho capture of the rebel forts at Port
Royal aud the taking Of the town Of Beaufort,
s. c., is the most terrible blow the rebels have
yetrseeiEed. Ii is touching them 10 their most
tender parts The hsrbor at Beaufort is said
to be the best on the Southern c5ast-it is in
she heart Of the rebellion, and will afford an
excellent harbor for our ships, and will proba-
bly, be opeoed as cotton port to the world
Success to onr gallant feet. Let it 60 on 10
the good work SO auspieiOusly commenced
LATER.-Siuee tie above was in type we
have received by telegraph, confirmation of
rho news above referred to. y u. s. vessel
.bas arrived at Annapolis, which reports that
our feet arrived at Port Royal, aad after
some unavoidable delay commenced the at
tack The fight lasted four hours, when the
rttels abandoned their works, leaving their
forts, guns, pistOle, officers swords, and all
iheir valuable -paperf. The number killed on
our side, was eight men, AID one ofieer, and
atoot twenty wounded. The rebel loss cou-
siderable, our men foun1 So rebel dead bodies,
.gheh they buried.
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NEW YORK ELECTION.

The returns Of the recent election in this
State, ssys the n. Y. Tribune, come in very
slowly, but The quality is very good, aud those
already received indicate majority of $4,000
or upward for the Uaion State ticket. with the
exception of Canal Commissioner for tie short
term. The lhree-cornered contest for this ofi-
ee has doubtless resulted in the election of Mr..
Wright, the Democratic candidate. Late re-
turns show the election of Mr.. Jacob s.
Frscr, Dem., to the Seaate from the Xth (Uls-
ter and Greenel District instead of T. R.
Westbrook, Union Dem, and the success of
John Gansen, Dem, instead of Henry W.
Rogers, Union Dem, in tho XXXlst tErie }
District. AS We have before stated, there will
be large Union majority 10 each branch of
the Legislature.
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A CASE IN POINT.
ton last week

As a goOd many people appalled, AT the pros
pect that, should the war for the UEion go on, We
shall actually have negroes 6ghting beside white
men against the Slavehoider's Rebellion, we re-
print the Proclamation of that eminent Slayehcld-
er and soldier, ANDREW JACKSON, calling the free
negroes of Louisiana to arm for the defence of
New Orlean when threatened by a strong British
force. in Dec ember, 1914. Old Hickory always
went in for using any club that served his turn
when there were heads that needed breaking.-
Hear him:
Proclamation 10 The free colOrel inhabitants Of
Louisiana:
Through a nlistaksc policy. you have been here
tofore deprived Of participation in the glorious
struggle for national rights in which our country
is engaged. This no longer shall exist.
As soas of freedom, you are now called upon
to defend our most inestimabe blessing. As
Americans, your coantry looks with confidence TO
her adopted children for Falorous support,
faithful return for the advantages enjoyed under
her mild and equitable Government. As fathers,
husbands, and brothers, you summoned to
rally round the standard of the eagle to defend ell
which is dear in existence.
Your country, although calling for your exer-
tions, does not wish you to engage In the cause
without amply remuuerating you for the services
rendered. Your intelligent minds not to be
led away by false representations. Your lore of
honor would cause you to deSpise the man who
should attempt 10 deceive you. In the sincerity
of soldier and the language of truth address you.
10 eVory noDle-uearded, generous IreeHia0 Oh
color volunteering to during the present con-
test with Great Britain, and longer, there will
be paid the bounty, in money and lands,
now received by the white soldiers of the Unite1
States, viz one hundred and twenty-four dollars
in money, and hundred and sixty acres of land.
The commissioned officers and priyates viii
also be entitled to the same monthly pay and daily
rations and clothes furnished to any American
soldier.
On enrolling yourselves in companies, the Ma
ior-General commanding will select officers for
your Government from your white elloW-ctizens.
Your non commissioned officers viii be appointed
from among yourselves.
Due regard win be paid to the feelings OF free
men and soldiers. You will not, by being associ-
ated with white men in the same camps, be expos
ed to improper comparison or unjust sarcasm
As distinct independent battalion or regiment,
pursuing the path of glory, you viii, undivided,
receive the applause and gratitude of your coun-
tFymen.
To assure you of the sincerity of my attentions,
and my anxiety 10 engage your invaluable servi-
ces to our country, l have communicated my
wishes TO the Governor of Louisiana, who is fully
Informed as to the manner of enrolment, and will
give you every necessary information the sub
ject Of the address.
ANDREW JACKSON,
Major General Commanding.
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THE UNION TRIUMPH IN MARYLAND.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 9.-Roturus have been
received from three-fourths of The State
The Legislature stands, as far as heard from,
about 65 Unon, and not one Secessionist.-
For the Senate, 10 Union men lave been eleo-
ted, and not single Sccessionist. Seven
Secession Senators hold over, but they are
principally boarding iu Fort Warren. The
Union cause has already secured, with the three
Uniou men holding over, clear working mas
jority in that branch.
The majority for A. W. Bradford, the Union
candidate for Governor, will not be less than
$4,000, and the vote 10 all the counties is the
largest ever east in the State. Hurrah for our
Union -Ioying State.
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him, and about to be delivered 70 his bow and
spear. In the temper of bat army at whose
head he stood, not merely General but be-
loved chief. lie eonli have famed the spark 81
mutiny-- who can doubt it?-into the fame of
rebellion by a word. Was the word spoken!
Was there even the thought of speaking ii?
Clearly not. "Soldiers." he says, Il take
''leage Of you. / regret TO leave you sincere
ely. i deeply regret that | shall not have
t'tbe houor to iead you 10 the victory you are
''aboat to win. We have grown tog 'ther, and
81 have become familiar with your brave aud
"genorous spirits. thank you for Jour re-
"gard and confidence
If there is 10 all this shade of sadness,
there Is, much more, tone of uubounded trust
10 the personal relations and the sense of duty
that bound them together For, he says, "Coa-
iinue as you hare began, and give to my sue
cessor the same cordial aud enthusiastic sup
port with which you have encouraged me-
Emulate the splendid example which you have
already before You, and let ne remlp, as
an, proud ef the noble army which have
thus far lahored to bring together" Measure
these words by the temptation which the times
the eiFeunsl ances, aud the hour, would have
been 10 eomIDoD men, and they simply no.
bic and subliDely right. There was 10 temp
talon for him to trample uuder his feet, Le
cause it is 10 the character of the man TO for-
| get himself and remember his dutg. He bad
no self-leVe and no ambition to justify. but re-
meinbering that the enemy, whom he bad iois
| lowed sc far, was before blm, and by bis side
an army whom his hgbtest WORD could sway,
be bade them follow their appointed leader 10
| vietesy, claiming ouly the righI to snare with
them their triumph. There are uot many In
stances 10 history OF such cDure abnegatiou.
Whatever, lheB, may be the result of the
court-maGtlal which, we presume, will be ac-
corded to Gen. Fremont, the praise, at least,
is due him OF being man who CAP fall with
| dgui;y, and without losing, at the moment Of
great aod suoden trial, bis keen sense OF
| self-Iespect, aud of his duty TO bis coahIry.-
" hateyer may be his faults General, ii
| 1t shalt be proved that be has any, she strength
and tue purity of his patriotism even the best
! among US may emulate Even his enemies vino
have expected, perhaps hoped, different
course OF conduct IN him, must, at least, give
hiIn credit, for the integrityi OF hi Oaarac-
t and puE, 0 es-.NtC York Tribune.
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THURLow WEED, 10 rehearsing the grievous
sins committed by Gen. Fremont, reasserts tho
exploded theory that on assuming command ct
ST Louis, he took house for bis headquarters
for which the Government is paying $4,000.
We have repeatedly stated that the house does
not cost the Government cent; that It's nse
was tenderedfreeiy by relative of Gen. B.,
aud that it is nobody's business, uader the CIR
cumstances, wheher,it was brown stone froot
or log csb.n. Most Of the accusations reA
hearsed by the vcnerabls Thaslow, are of tho
same ancient character, and have been refuied
time and again. Ciacinaatt Commercial.
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TIE CAPTURE OF THE PIRATE SUM
TER

WASHINGTON, Nov. IA family letter
received here, dated on the 25th OF October,
on bo ard the United States frigate Santee, off
Galveston, confirms the report Of the capture
of the Pirate Sumter. The writer says she
was caught in her own trap.
1t seems that she misiook one Of the US.
gunboats for merchant vessel and started in
pursuit. When the gunboat had drawn her
out far enough she turned and chased her
ashore.
Her officers and eTSw are prisoners on board
the U. 5. steam frigate Niaglra.
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CASH TERMS.

On account Of the hardness of the times and the
pressing demands for cash upon us, we have de-
terrnined to near to cash terms as possible
Hereafter we must have the cash for all Orphans
Court printing Auditors Notices, Estrays, &c:
also all Prothonotary's printing, occasional adyeI-
tisements and handbills.
All new subscribers also expected TO pay their
subscriptions in a9rGnce
We do not think Executors Administrators, and
Auditors have need TO complain at this change Of
terms. They can amos ut any time raise the few
dollars that il viii require pay the Printers bills
1t viii save bother to them, and be OF immense
benefit to
Old Quarter; taken al par on all kinds Of ac-
counts.
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EYE AND Ear.

DR. JoNEs, of n. Y, the successful 0cu!ist and
Aurist, will practice at the WASHING G TON HO-
TEL, Bedford, Bedford Couaty, from the 18th
until the 25th OF November. DR.. j. hss had the
advantage Of thorough medical education in
Europe ard America. His Diplomas hang in his
Office. Fer the names and residences Of persons
he has cured Far and near, read his circular. DR..
]. straghtens cross eyes in two miautes, and per-
forms all kinds Of surgical operations.
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THE FIGHT ar BELMONT. no.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 9.-General Grant telr
graphs from Cairo to tho headquarters here,
that our victory at Belmont was complete
We captured 1870 prisoners, aud all the rebel
artillery, but were obliged to leave part of Ihe
guns behind for the want of horses TO haul
them away
Some of the prisoners report that large
force was preparing to start to reinforce Gen.
Price, bat this alteck will no doubt prevent
il.
Our loss is about 250, aud of this number
about one-half were killed or mort,lly wound
cd
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THE BATTLE sT BELMONT, NO.

WAsHISGToN, Nov. 9.-The War DEPART
ment bas received en- official telegram concern
ing the battle at Belmont, Missouri, which
generally confirms the newspaper statements.
1t says that Capt. Ble,osk, of Geu. McCler-
nand's staff, was killed, aud amoag other par
tieulars, ave fought all the way into the enc
my's camp, Immediately under the guns of
Columbus, spiked two guns and brought away
two, together with 200 prisoners" TIE Fed :
eral loss is stated at 300, that of the enemy
being much heavier.
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PUBLIC MEETING.

The Knitting Association OF B ed ford will meet
at the Ceurt House, Monday evening, Nov'r
18th. 1861, for the purpose OF making arrange
ments to secure the purchase and manufacture of
more woollcn goods for the Union volunteers.-
All the ladies and gentlemen OF the town and
country are earnt silly invited to attend
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INFORMATION WANTED.

II the relatives of John Adams, cooper by
trade, who removed from Bedford County to Mer-
Ger County, about twenty years ago, viii call on
the subscribers, tn will hear Of something to their
advantage. s. II. TATE,
Nov 8, 1861. JOHN MOWER.
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TMoHEY MoNEY.--W urgently request
all indebted TO US 10 any manner, TO send or
bring US the amount they owe US, or at least,
part, next week. We must haze money OF
we will bave to s'sbot up shop"
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Full returns OF The late election in Mary
land show about $4,000 Union majority on tae
State ticket, and the choice Of 10 loyal and
Rebel Senator; aud GO Union 10 6 Rebel Dell
egates. Can there be longer any doubt as TO
the loyalty of Maryland! ltis stated that
Governor Hicks will aall special session of
the Legislature to undo the Reasonable legis-
latlou Of inc last session.
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A dispatch from Gen. Ro.eerans, the only
Que since the reports about his fighting and
surrounding Floyd, datei Friday last, was re-
eeived at headquarters to-day. 1t says not a
word Of the Virginia thief, or of any engage
@ent, or lmmedata prospect Of an engagement
with the rebels