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Brigadier Gen. Commanding
PROCLAMATION TO THE PEOPLE
OF SOUTh CAROLINA.

After landing and taking possession of the
forts, Gen. SHERMAN issued the following
proclamation:
80 the People Of South Cqroiina;-
''In Obedience to the orders of the Prasi-
dent Of these United States OF Ameriaa,
lave landed on your shores with small force
of National troops.
"The dictates of a duty, which, under these
circumstances, owe to great sovereign State
and to proud aud hospitable people, among
whom | have passed some of the pleasantest
days of my life, prompt me to proclaim that
We have come amongst you with no feelings
Of personal aaimosity, no desire to harm your
citizens, destroy your property, or interfere
With any of Jour lawful rights, or your social
and local institutions, beyond what the causes
herein briefly alluded 10, may render unavoid-
able
s'C:t.zsns Of South Carolina, the civilized
world stands appalled, at the course you are
pnFsuin g-aPpalied at the crime you are COM
nittirg agsinst your own mother, the best, the
most enlightened, and heretofore, the most
prosperous Of nations.
''Yoa are iu q state Of active rebellion a.
gainst tie laws Of your couulryr You have
iawlessly sezad upon the forts, arsenals and
other property belonging to our common couu-
trg, and within your borders, and with this
property you are in arms and urging ruthless
var against your constitutional Government,
aad thus threatening the existence of Gov
ornment which you are bound, By the terms of
solema compact, to live under and faithfully
support. In doing this, You are not only un,
derniinIDg anu preparing the way for totally
ignoring your OWn political aud social existence,
bnt yon are threatening the civilized world
Sith the odloas sentiment that self government
is impossible With civilized men.
''Fellow citizens, | implore you to pause
and reflect upon the tenor aud consequeuoes OF
Pour acts. Ii the awful soori6ces In 4de by the
devastation OF oa. property, the shedding OF
tEateIaal blood 10 battle, the mourning and
wAil;ng of widows and orphans throughout
our land, are insufficient to deter you from
further pursuing this unholy war, then ponder,
1 bessech yea, upon the ulEimats, but not less
certain result which its further progress must
necessarily and naturally e0tail upon your once
happy and prosperous State
Indeed, can you pursue this ffstricidal war
and can you imbrue your hands in the oval
blood OF your countrynen--your friends
your kiRSnan--for no other object than TO an~
lawfully disrupi the C1niederacY of a great
people--a E0ateGefscg established by your
oWa h1nds-in order to set up, wereit possi-
be, an iadspsndens GoYsronsnt, uadar which
you can never lire 10 Psass, Pfososrity Or qai-
etnessa
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"Carelinans-- We have come among you as
loyal men, fully Impressed with our copstitu-
tonalscblig atoms TO the citizens Of your State.
There obligations shall be performed as far as
in our power. But be not deceived. The
obligation Of suppressing armed combinations
against the constitutional authorities il para
mount TO all others. Lii in the performance
Of this duty, other minor but important obli-
CATIONS should be in any way neglected, it
uiu st be attributed 70 the necessities Of the
case, because rights dependent % the laws Of
the State must be necessarily subordinate to
the military exigencies created BY iasurection
and rebellion.''
(Signedl "T W SHERMAtT,'
"HEAn QuARrERs, Port Royal, ). G., Nov.
s. IS6l''
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Correspondence Of The N. Y. Tribune
The CASE OF MASON AND Sill
DELL.
FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THEIR
CAPTURE.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16-The city was
made joyful to-day by rumor which gained
currency about noon, to the effect that ex~
Senators Mason aud Slidell, the Envoys Of
JEFF. Davis to England and France, respec.
lively, had been taken at sea- aud were now
prisoners on board Uuited States vessel of
war An hour later, Captain Alfred TAYLOR.
of the navy, arrived by special train from
Baltimore, bearing desp TO the Govern
ment, from Commodore Wilkes. These ofl-
clal documents, numbering near dozen, Civ
full particulars OF the capture, and are al
present ln the hands of the Government. To
be fully examined before publication. The
general facts connected with the arrest are as
follows:
Commodore Wllkes, while returning from
the eosst of Africa 10 the San Jacinto, stouped
at Hayannah 70 take in coal, and while there
learned that Messrs. Mason AID Slide!l were
to leave on the 7th, on the British Mail stenm1
or Trent, Tor England. Capt. Wilkes heard
about the same time, that ths Sumter was off
Laguayra, aud he determined 10 capture har if
possible.
While steamlng through the Bahama Chan
nei ne encountered she Trent, aud brought her
toby firing TWO shots across her bow. Lieut.
Fairfax, OF the San J4cinlo, was Immediate
j sent on board with boats crew and ma-
rlnes, and asked OF the master OF The Trent 10
see his passenger list. This waa denied, and
Lieut.. Fairfax then stated that bis purpose
was TO take into custody Messrs Slldell and
Mason, whom be knew to be on board, and
thoss who accompanied them. Tae rebel ems
voys were soon recoguizad, aud they refused
l.leut. FairfAx's demand that they should pro-
ceed on board the San Jacipto, and inm adj
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TEE AFFAIR AT GUYANDoTTE.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 12.-The defeat of the
Federal troops at Guyandotte, Va, was accom-
plished by thO trickery of Che inhabitants con-
spring with force of Confederaies, variously
estimated at from FIVE hundred to one thousand
men, who concentrated in the country back Of
the town. These troops prepared, with the
assistance Of the Confederate Inhabitants of
Wyandoste, to aanihilate the Federal troops
stationed at the town, consisting OF two hun4
dred and fifty men, Of Virginia regiment and
few Of Colonel zeigler's Virginia cavalry.
II Was arranged between the Confederate
cavalry aud Confederate citzens to massacre
our troops iu cold blood Accordingly these
Confederate citizens assumed very friendly
manner to our troops last Sunday evening, and
invited them TO their houses on various pre-
texts, and all who were of duty accepted the
invitation. While being thus entertained the
Confederate cavalry dashed into ths town
Signals were displayed from every hoase where
the Federal soldiers were, and into these She
Confederates rushed numbering the unarmed
soldiers in cold blood
The Confederate citizens both men and
women, rushed TO arms and aided the cavalry
in The slaughter. Tie small body of Federal
lists in The camp prepared as soon as possible
for defence, but they were overpoHered, and
had to freak and retreat. Very few we're
killed in the engagement With the Confedert
ates, nearly all the killed being murdered in
the houses of sccessionists. Under these cirs
eumst ances, when Col zsigler arrived there
and learned the particulars of The affair, he
ordered the destruction Of the town, when the
buildings we're Immediately fred and the whole
town reduced to ashes.
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Capture of the Rebel Ministers, Ma
son and SlideII.


FoRTREss MONROE, Nov. Is, via Balti-
1nofe.--1he u. s. stramer San Jaointo, has
jast arrived IRON the coast Of Africa, via the
West Indies, where she has baoa cruising
some six weeks.
Old Point was electrified BY the tidines
that she has now on board Nessrs. Mason aud
Slidell, VINO were going abroad % Ministers
of the Southern Cenfederacy to England aud
France.
They we're taken from an English steamer,
in the channel OF the Bahamas.
The San jacinto vii! 5000 proceed TO Ne W
York with her distinguished prisoners.
Com. Wilkes reported the news at head
quarters IN person, and will forward his ds-
spatches to Washington to night.
The steamer Belvidere, having been repair-
ed, will leave for Port Royal early to morrow
With mills, dispatches, &o.
A flag Of Truce from Norfolk has to day
brought down one hundred and 6fty refugees
PARTICULARS OF THE ARREST.
BALTIMORE, Nov l6.-We have no de tails
oil the arrest OF Mason and Slidell. There are
many outside rumoFs, but we believe them to
DO mere guess work.
An officer of the steamer San J4cinto, came
up on tue Old Poilf boat with dispatches aud
hurried off to the Railroad Depot, where be
took special train Tor Washington.
The tact of their arrest is undoubted, and
has created an immense sensation hare. Tae
Ofieial despatch to the Navy Department will
give the particulars.
The uame Of the British vessel from which
the prisoners were taken, cannot be ascertain
ed. Passengers by the old point boat, state
that al the private papers, documents and in-
stFuctions of Sljdell aud Mason were seized.
The families Of the prisoners were allowed
to proceed CT their voyage. The captain Of
the British vessel is said to have delivered
lnem up on protest.
The despatch from Boeton, given below,
makes il appear that the steamer on which
the rebel ministers Were taken, was the Fin,
gal. The same despatch destroys the probaA
billty of tue Norfolk Day Books story about
the FingaI's having run the blockade at Ss,
yannah, carrying in cargo of arms and mu-
nitions.
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ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. 16th.- Especial
to the New York Tribune. Mason and Sill
dell wore aboard British mail steamer
Commander Wilkes Of the San Jacinto, sent
aboard and demanded their surrender.
The reply was that there was not force
enough to take thon.
Com. Wilkes then sent an additional force
aud put the San Jaointo in convenient posi-
tion, wbereupon Slidell and Mason we're sur
rendered.
The officers of the English steamer state
that they took them aboard, not knowing who
they were, their destination or business.
Captain Wilkes is understood to have acted
on his own responsibility.
Gen Wool has granted Slidell and Mason
permission to send open letters to theil
friends.
The San Jacinto leaves for New York di.
rect, this evening.
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-. OVER EdItor and Proprietor.
PRINTING OFFICE ron SALE.

AS the editor and proprietor of this paper is
anxious to set.ls up his business, running a
period Of twelve years, he viii sell the presses,
types, good will, &c, of the establishment, on
reasonable fsYms.
The BEDFORD INQUIRER PRINTING OFFICE is one
of the best paying country establishments in the
State, there only two papers published in
the County, and all official and orphans court ad-
yertisng, is published by act of assembly, in both
papers. The rates for adYe rtising and job work
are as high in any part of the State. There are
a large quantity Of news type, nearly enough for
two papers the size of this, and splendid lot Of
job type, neatly new.
This is chance for one or two persons who
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Apply Immediately or before the first OF January,
next Nov. -, 1861.
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THE BATTLE Ar PORTROYAL.

The Charleston Courier of the llth, gives
full particulars Of the engagement at Hilton
Head and Bay Point.
1t says: Unfortunately, at an early period
in the action, the large 10 inch colunblad in
Fort Walker, ia cons equence of the bad work
ing of The eccentrics, became altogether un,
manageable, and could not again be used dus
ring the action. The storm of iron hail that
came bursting through the air from the feet,
after this accident, was beyond all description.
1t was more like ths noise OF winds roaring
through the rigging .of the vessel in the midst
of tempest.
ProvideRtial!y, however, up to twelve o'clock
NJ, although there had been maryellously hair
breadth escapes, not man had been killed
At that hour, however, the enemy had sue
ceeded IN entirely enflAdiug the fort with hts
feet, and commenced tremendous fire in a
direct line against the fort which proved very
destructive aud disastrous.
There we're eleven killed snd fifteen wound
ed inside the fort, ten of the former and
twelve of the latter being of the German Bat
TALON occupied the inside portion of the fort,
against which the fire of the enemy was pow.
erfully directed.
The vessels had all the advantage of fair
weather aud smooth sea. The light breeze
blowing on shore al the time was also favora>
BILE to the fact, the smoke being driven direct
ly in the faces Of the troops in the batteries
at Fort Walker. The huge volumes of smoke
at times completely concealed the whole of
the approaching vessels from the view of those
in the fort
The man@Ivrirg of the vessels was admit
ted by some Of our best naval officers to have
been grandly executed. As quickly as our
batteries obtained range Of the enemy's ves-
sails, so as to bear upon them eff9otuilly, they
immediately changed their position, and again
our artillerists we're compelled to get the range
only by practice.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-11-22

PoRr ROYAL already has a history foil of
romance. Here, three hundred years ago,
ll562,l the french, uuier Riblult endaaEorsd
10 establish Colony, who, says Bancroft,
''came upon Port Royal entrance. Whica seem
ed the outlet of magnificent river. The
greatest ships Of France and ths atgoaias of
Venice could ride securely 10 tue deep water
Of the harbor." TWeuty-six composed the
party which was TO keep possession OF the
continent. Fort Charles, sha 0Arollna, callad
in honor of Charles TX, Of France, gave the
the name to the country. TAe colony perished
though the name remained. The present Beau
fort was founded in 1700 HeE4tt, 10 his
Carolina, printed in 1850, says Of Port Royal,
'''he whole royal navy might ride with safety
IN Port Royal harbor. It's situation renders it
an exlalanL s1--ian faE . n la3raa af snip. III
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DE, 3. ,E.,I:iii.E,,TI..0. :,

On the 18th inst, FRANK, infant son of Hon.
Francis and Loui sa Nj. Jordan, aged four months.
't0f such is the kingdom of heaven"
''They love the sea too well, who complain of
fair wind and desirable tide, and speedy COM
ing ashore, in tn at land, where all the inhabitants
have everlasting oy upon their heads. He cannot
be too early in he aven. "-Rutherford
On the Sd of October, ult., in Middle Wood
berry Tp., Mr.. JOHN STUCKEY, aged 2S years,
4 mo nths and 25 days.
On the 18th inst, ! n Middle Woodberry Town.
ship, JACOB s., son of Jacob and Mary Stuckey,
aged IL years, mont BIS and days.
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1T VIII Ply

Any one who has taste Tor the beautiful in ART
the useful in SCIENCE, to send twenty-five cents
in stamps to the IRON CITY COLLEGE of Pitts
burgh, Pa, now the most distinguished CONNER
cial School in the Union, for specimens Of their
magnificent PENN anship, the beautiful Engraving
logae. Try il, and see if it does not pay.
We have at the office of the s.Bedford Inqnirer''
Warrant for full course of instruction, at this
excellent Instt ution, which we win sell on reason
able terms.
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On the 18th inst, at the residence of Mr.. Joseph
FL. Riddle, by Rev. N. + Gilds, Mr.. ANTHONY
ZIMMERS to Miss SARAH ANN HCNESTINE,
both of Bedford County Pa.
On the l4tb inst, in St. Clarsville, by the Rev
J. Zimmerman, Mr.. WILLIAM FETTER to Miss
'HETTY MARGARET CROYLE, both of Bed
ford County, Pa
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-11-22

A BUSINESS ADvENTURE.--The Provi~
dence Journal states that Hon. james z Sim
nous. Of Rhode Island, has purchased YES
sci, which has been loaded With cargo of salt,
shoes and various other articles needed at the
South. Ii is designed 10 exchange her stores
with The loyal men of the Southern coast for
cotton.
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MASON AND SLIDELL,

The news we publish this week of the ar
rest, by Com. Wilkes, Of the steamer San Ja-
ciEto, on bis return from the coast of Africa,
whilst aleamiug through the Bahama channel,
of the arch rebels and traitors, Mason and
Slidell, who were sent by the JEFF. Davis abor-
tion of a government, to England aud France,
as Ministers, viii cause general rejoicing
throughout the loyal parts of the country
No two men, probably, have done more for the
cause of the traitors. 1t appears th4t they
did not fancy being taken prisoners, AMI the
commander Of the English vessel. Trent, op,
posed giving them up, out the presence OF a
few Uoited States marines, settled the busi-
ness. Ii is not thought that their arrest will
cause any difficulty with England, as she has
always maintained the doctrine OF the right
of search, and it is only putting little of her
OWL medicine to her lips.
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INF0RNiTION VANTED

II the relatives of John Adams, cooper by
trade, who removed from Bedford County to Mer-
Ger County, about twenty years ago, will cali on
the subscribers they win hear of something to their
advantage. S. Fl. TATE,
Nov. 3, 1851. JOHN MOWER.
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the British steamer Trent, but issued no orders
for their arrest Captain Wilkes, upon his
own responsibility, oyerhanled thsm within "a
hours sail from port, and arrested them
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New YoRK, Nov. ls.--The British brig
William r. Kilby has been seized for run
ming tie blockade and tho Captain committed
to Fort Lafsyette.
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BHDP 0RD INQUIRER.

Oar friend seull Of the Somerset HSrlld
and Wig, drops argument, aud resorts to
biIlinesgAte. We would advise him tie rext
time he indulges in fuch warfare 70 send the
object q his abuse cory of bis paper, and
not, assassiu-like. strike in the dark .slIe
who fights and runs away msy live to fight an.
other day.
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PErERsoE's MAGAzIsE.--We are 10 receipt Of
this popular Lady's Magazine for Decenber. It
is splendid number. The title page for 1861 is
the handsomest we ever cav. ''Peterson'' win be
greatly improved in 1862. See prospectus in ano-
ther column
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! .ATTENTIoN. TERcHE Rs I

Tn ere win be meeting of the teachers of Bed
foId ownship, at the Boydstown school house, on
Saturday be 30th day of November, inst, for the
purpose of organizing a Township institute.
Every tea cher of the district expected to be pre-
sent. Others are invited to attend
MANY TEACHERS.
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GoDEYss LApy's BooK.-We call attention to
the prospectus Of this old end valuable Magazine
Everybody ought to have it. The volume tor
1862 will be the best ever put cut BY Cooley
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FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREEs We
have received choice lot of Fruit and O.n a.
mental Trees and ShFubbery, from the Central
Nurseries, York, Pa, cultivated and for sale
BY Edward j. Evaas & TO. Their selection
is among the best in the country and persons
viii do we'll to give them call.
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New York, November 1S.-The old Sixtys
ninth, Irish Regiment, left here this afternoon
on their return to the seat of war.
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CAPT. D. w. MULLINS GoNPANY.

On Tuesday last the Company cf Capt. D..
w. Muliiu, passed through Bedford, on their
way to Harrisburg. II vas composed Of as
fine looking body Of men as have Jet left
for the seat Of war. Capt. MaliD and Lieut..
Conley viii make excellent offisrs. Saccess
to them.
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LIST OH LBTTERS

DENIAL MING in the Post Office at Bedford,
IL Nov. is, 1861.
A nderson James X. Holt Mariah Mrs.
Burmis Susan Mrs. McClangan Marion
Burns John Esq. McAninch G.. A.
Berkhammer Sarah Miss Mcbride Henry Esq.
Cumfer, Kate Mrs. McOlary Mary Miss
Corle John a. Esq Neal Jackson
Christ Elizabeth Mrs. Persee Andrew
Evans Nathan Mr.. Readman Joseph
Guy Robert Mr.. Sellea John I'll.
Frederick Valentine Stlfn5r John
Foreman, q. w. Sherman SAmuel
Gaylord Henry M. Sparks Phebe Mrs.
Howell P. p. Esq. Sewel Eva
Holderbom Henry Schrock Edward
Haffer VIM. LII. Steel James
Haley osiah Sellers Elizabeth Mrs.
Hite Samuel Thomas Mary Miss
Heaghen Laura Mrs Webb Nathan
johnson Joseph b. WiceSkoweE VIM.
IsenSmith Liby Mcs. Wolf3zd Anna Il.
Klahre G. r Weaver John a.
Kahus Mary G. Miss Welsh John
Lyons James (c0lorsi) Weboesg John +.
Lanan A. j. Esq. TOBIAS Motley
Tmins Rachel
Persons calling for letters in tha above list VII
please say rhey-are advertised.
WILLIAM KIsER, p. NJ
Nov. 23, 1861.
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COURT WEEK.--Tho present is Court
Week, and judging from the number of peo-
pie in town, il is not very througed one.
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Teachers Wanted.

rFgHE Board of School Directors OF Moaros
H. Township, viii employ seven or eight good,
competent teachers. Apply imn .diately 10 tas
subscribers at Clearville.
OLIVER HORTON, Presilsat.
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70 Reader have you seen Prof. Woods ad-
vertisement in our paper. Read III it will iE>
lerest you.
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FRIGHT AT SAVANNAH.

The panic Is so great at Savannah that even
the men are running away, aud the small ware
merchants are packing mp their goods to leave,
but had been notified BY the authorities that
they woald not be permitted TO carry eff their
goods. The Republican, is indignant at this
cowardly desertion IN the time of danger, and
urges General Lawion to issue an order pre-
venting any alba bodied men under sixty years
from leaving.
MISCELLANEOUS SOUTHERN ITEMS.
The Norfolk Day Book of yesterday contains
the following.
MACON, GEORGIA, Nov IL The Planters
Convention have adopted resolution endorse
ing the defensive action of the Governmen t,
aud recommending discriminating duty of
20iper cent. on the productions of The United
States. Also that the cotton planters, should
the war continue and the present crop remain
undisposed Of, should not plant next spring
beJond the wants Of home consumption.
SAVANNAH, Nov. IA Federal feet is
reported to have passed Fernandina, Fla, yes
terday, bound South.
Great activity prevails in strengthening the
detences of the city and general feeling Of
security prevails
The Norfolk Day Book says tast the ship
Fingal has arrived at Savannah, with a argo
of War munitions &s
The Richmond Despatch says. "We haze
IEtormalion that the authorities Of South Cars
DINA have communicated with the Government
upon tue subject Of hoisiiRg the black fsg. to
which allusiou has been made, siaee the attack
upon the coast OF that State. 1t is believed
that General Lee has received orders from the
War Department, urging that those captured
must be regarded as prisoners of war, which
will be disregarded by the authorities of South
Carolina, and that the same course will be
pursued which Governor Wise adopted at the
time of the John Brown raid, saying, 'when
We are done With the invaders the Confederate
Government can have them."
The rebels assume to make light of the af
fair at Port Royal, but at the same time be-
tray their apprehensions of the results.
A resident of Norfolk thinks that there are
nearly 10000 rebel troops in and near that
city.
The frigate MerrimaC has not yet been com
pleted.