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NATIONAL FAST-DAY.
A PROCLAMATION.
By The President of the

By The Presideat of the
United STATES of .fmerica.
Whereas. A Joint Committee of both Houses
OF Congress has waited on the President of the
United States, and requested him to recon-
mend day Of Public Humiliation, Prayer
and Fasting, to be observed by the People of
the United States with religious solemnties,
and the offering of fervent supplicatlons to Al
mighty God for the safety and welfare OF these
States, His blessing on their arms, aud spec
.dy restoration of peace;
find Whereas, 1t is fit and becoming in all
people at all times TO acknowledge and revere
the Supreme Government of God, 10 bow in
humble submission to his chastisements, to con-
fess and depiore their sins and transportations
in the full conviction that the fear of the Lord
IS the beginning of wisdom, and 10 pray with
all fervency and coatrition for the pardon of
their past offences, and for blessing upon
their present and prospective action,
find Whereas, When our beloved country,
once, by the blessing of God, united prosperous
and happy, is now afflicted with invasion and
civil war, it is peculiarly fit for US TO recognize
the hand of God IN this visitation, and in sor-
rowful remembrance of our own faults and
crimes as Union and as individuals, to hum
ble ourselves before HIM, and to pray for His
mercy to pray that we may be spared fur
ther punishment, though justly deserved that
our arms may be blessed aud made effectual tor
The reestablshment OF law, order, and peace
throughout our country-and that the nesti-
mable boon OF civil and religious liberty, earn
ed, under HIS guidance and blessing by the la
bofs and suferiags of our fathers, may be re-
stored 10 all IFS original exceIlences. There
fore, 7, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President OF the
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Very Good.

We find the following among the Resolutions
adopted by the recent "RePublcan' County
Convention:
EResolpsd, That we recognize no issues at this
time before the people except loyalty TO the Con-
stitution and Union, and an unconditional and un-
qualified support of all the men and measures ne
cessary to the maIntenancs of the government and
the supremacy Of the Constitution and laws OF the
United States"
Very we'll Those "issues'' were distinctly
made by the Democratic County Convention,
and the Democratic candidates were placed up
on platform ayowing fidelity to the Constitu-
ton and the Union and declaring in favor of
execution OF the laws. Why then was it ne
cessary for the Republicans 10 make nomina-
tIons, when they are compelled to assert the
same 'fissues" presented bv the Democrats /?
In passing the above resolution, the Republican
Convention virtually disbanded its organization
and gave permit to every "Repubhcan'' to
vote the Democratic ticket. Not man of the
Republican party in Bedford county, is under
any party obligation to support the ticket pIa-
ced upon the platform containing that resolu-
tion. But We think we know the reason why
this exceedingly broad plank was inserted in
the 'Republican" platform. 1t Is intended for
the convenience of certain leaders Of the party
IN this place, who are anxious to assist us in
elscting Democratic member of the Legisa-
ture. They know the corruption and rotten
ness Of their own party, and as they are Uery
ae1est men, they want Democrat in the Le-
glslatgre TO "ferret out" the misdeeds of Curtin
& co II Mr.. Householder can he persuaded,
OF 'olced, to decline, the plank will be useless !;
shoGld Re, however, remain on the track, il
will prove an excellent contriyance. In fact
the more we think fit, the more we are pleas
ed with 1t. When we saw IT first, our invol-
untary exclamation was, good but, now, our
admiration and delight can find expression on
iy IN the superlative, and we pronounce it VERY
GOOD
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called Secessioniste, and should be equally de-
nounced by all classes OF our citizens. The
Constitution and laws have been disregarded
and trodden under foot, our individual rights and
private properties have been infringed and yio-
lated our negroes have in numerous instances
been abducted. Colonel PinKney, of New
York regiment stationed in Annapolis, .forclbly
took with hun a slave belonging to one OF my
neighbors. after repeated assurances to Cover
nor Hicks and to the owner that he should be
returned and although applications have been
more than once made 10 General Dix for his
restoration, all remonstrance has been in vain.
The history OF modern warfare can furnish
no parallel TO the atrocities committed by Lin
coins army ia their short and dsgTaceful cam
paign in Virginia, State to which feel close
ly allied, by the ties of blood, and glorious Rev
outionary associations. Houses sacked and
burned, women violated, churches desecrateds
and the last resting places of the honored dead
polluted By his northern hordes of barbarian in
vaders, whilst the peaceful and Union citizens
have been outraged and insulted.
can no longer give my assent 10 war wag-
ed on such savage and disgraceful principles.
But, sir, the question has now assumed new
and different aspect it is peace, or the contlnd-
ance OF a ruthless Dar, dIsgraceful to nation
calling itself c;vilizeG-a war of conquest, OF
subiugation and of desolation-a war which, If
successful on the part OF the AbohtioBists, vi
carry back the civilization of this continent Tor
three hundred years
The issue which Abraham Lincoln and bis
Black Republican. supporters seem determined
to force opon US, is whether, from sentiments Of
mortal fear and dread of his usurped power, the
people oil Mary land can be compelled to assume
an attitude of determined hostility towards
people with whom they are identified in blood.
in sympathy, in interest and in isopolty of IN
stitulons, regardless of all right and justice, as
the humllatiag price OF exemption from the
horrors of civil war.
As a Marylander, I, for one, reject the terms
thus offered, with scoTn and Indignation and
although as a matter ct high principle, I nay
remain passive under the operation of these
moEstrous wrongs while Maryland retains her
position in the Union, should be unjust to my
self, Inconsistent with my seuse of duty TO my
native State, and Indifferent to self-respect, il
were to permit my name TO remain on the list
of coercionisis, or to continue to act with par
ty whose fundamental principle is the support
of new policy which detest and abhor in my
e heart of hearts," Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
RICHARD s. MERCER.
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Letter from Col. Mercer, of anne Arun
del County, Md.

Hon. James B. Rfcaud, Chairman Union Cen
tral Committee OF .Naryland:
SIR - have learned, through the Gewspa-
pers, of my appointment on the g Union State
CentFal Committee" from the county of Anne
Arundel, and although this has been done with
out my consent, | do not feel disposed to find
fault with the action of the Convention in that
respect, as my political antecedents would per-
haps, have justified this selection of me for that
position, as | have always entertained, and still
hold, the opinion that no constitutional right of
secession on The part of State exists. But at
the same time, il must be admitted that, during
period of change and revolution, when politi-
cal parties exhibit some new phase of principle
IN almost every hour, the Union man of yes
terday is not necessarily the Union man of to-
day.
Since the meeting OF Congress in the extra
session, new issues have been presented to the
country, and events of momentous Importance
have occurred, completely changing the rela-
tons OF things and Of political organizations as
they existed few months ago, especially IN
the State of Maryland. | have not been insen-
sible TO this influence, and, while renouncing
none ofmy former principles, have endeavored
to conform my opinions and action 10 existing
circumstances and TO my sense of patriotism and
duty to my native State.
The question a few months since was the
preservation of the Union, by conceding to the
South the rights to which they were entitled
under the Constitution. This could have been
effected BY the adoption OF the Crittenden reso-
intlons, but they were rejected by the North.
And even then | exerted my humble nflu-
ence IN sustaining Governor Hicks in his acqui-
escence IN measures, the avowed purpose OF
which, as proclaimed by the Federal Govern
ment, was the protection of the national capi-
tai, and the maintenance in i:sIntegritv of the
Constitution as we received 1t from the Fathers
ofthe Republic. To accomplish this great and
patriotic end, would willingly have borne
any misrepresentation or defamation that might
have been heaped upon me, and would cheer
FULLY have flsked life and property in yindica-
ton OF what | recently conceived to be noble
effort OF right and justice to sustain itself
But my zeal in supporting the Government
has abated when l find that in pursuing nv
previous course am called upon to sustain the
Chicago platform TO substitute ii for the Con-
stitution. and TO help TO force IL upon an unwil-
ling people, who are successfully resisting that
purpose, with arms in their hands; to endorse
The irrepressble eonAict of Seward, The Black
RepubllcanIsm of Chase and Blair, backed up
as they are by the detestabe Aboitionists, who
unfortunately constitute large majority Of both
Houses of Congress.
The acts OF oppression and outrage perpetra-
ted BY Federal authority for the last three
months 10 Maryland, ought, in my Judgment, TO
oe as offensive to the Union men as 10 the So
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UNION NEETING1

The Citizens OF Bedford County without distinc ;.
ton Of party, ate requested TO assemble in Mass
Convention at the Court House, in the Borough n
Bedford, an Tuesday evening the third day Of Sen.
tembef, next, TO take counsel together in
the present Alarming condition OF the country. and
devise means 10 aid TO the extent Of their ailifv
the efforts now being made TO carry on the war for
the suppression Of the unnatural aed iniquitous re-
bellion against the most benefcent Government in
the world. All who earnestly and sincerely desc
the integrity and perpetulty OF the Uaoa, and the
supremacy oi the Constitution and laws OF the Uni.
ted States and favor OF crushing out rebeilo,
and treason, wherever, whenever and however
manifested, cordially invited to attend
The highest interest of the country and of civil
and religious liberty throughout the world, demand
eTom every loyal citizen an energy and zeal eousl
to the great emergency, and il IS therefore hooed
there will be grand rally, worthy ofthe cause and
the nccasinn
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For the Gazette.
PIC MIC,
Mr.. EDITOR

Mr.. EDITOR
Your correspondent was so
fortunate as TO receive an invitation to a pic
mic on the 10th inst. Having arrived at the
place OF meeting, we found several ladies alrea-
dy present, and they, good careful souls, al
ways mindful oil natures requirements, were
provided with huge baskets well filled, as we
afterwards found out, with all the danties Of
the season. About half past one, the company
took up the line OF march for the pic mic
grounds which we found finely situated on
the banks OF the ''Blue Juniata," about quar-
ter of mile from Mr.. Samuel Carney'S. As
we were the first on the ground, we had the
| honor of receiving those who arrived after
wards Il was not long until they focked in,
until the party Numbered some twenty ladies,
aud as many gentlemen, and then the enjoy
ment began.-Although we did not
"Trip it on the light, fantastic toe,''
to merry music made by stringed instruments,
we did have delightful time, "Wild Irish
man" with many other joyous plays not being
sighted.
About 5 O'Clock, p. NJ, the baskets were
brought out from their shady recess and the ta-
bic made to bend under the load OF cakes, pies,
chickens, pickles, and-wel, it is useless to
We had almost every thing imagination could
conceive as beautiful and good : and Judging by
our own experience, and the zest with which
the Others entered into the task of clearing the
taole, task which was not consummated, we
should think the exercise, together with the
tempting viands, were not without their effect.
After supper, as the sun had neared the horizon,
and the heat had become less oppressive, the
ring was again formed, and shouts Of mirth and
Joy were heard until the shades oil night began
to warn US to wenG our way towards orr homes.
About this time request was made for song
from the ladies. Tbs having been granted,
and several more requests OF the same sort COM
phed with,th company dispersed apparently all
we'll pleased with themselves and every body
else. And now, Mr. Editor, am not going to
say whether any of the party went home 10
experiment on the new play, which is called,
s'Lady in the centre and two hands around"
because [ don't know, and what don't know
won't tell but should be so lucky as to get
to any more PIC mic parties, will keep you
posted, and try and save you as much pound
cake as you can lit. More anon.
WILD FRESHMAN.
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What Douglas Said.

The following article is taken from the Wash
ing.on (Pa.) Rsview, Democratic paper which
supported Mr.. Douglas for the Presidency
A friend hands US the following extracts
from the speeches of Senator Pugh, OF Ohio,
and the lamented Douglas, IN the q. S. Senate
on the I'd OF March last, and requests their pub
lication. We cheeriully comply, calling the
attention OF those who now praise MIR. D. SO
much for his patriotism, to the Opinions Of That
great statesman, when he was laboring to pre-
serve :he Union intact by peaceful measures,
aud " hen ha declared that "war was disunion.''
Although we appear TO be removed centuries
from that which was within our grasp last
March, yet refreshing of memory as 10 what
the circumstances were that surrounded US then,
may do no harm. Then, by little sacrifice Of
PartySm Chicago Plalformsm-on the part OF
our representatives, the country, now wrecked
by civil war, marching on surely toward baAk-
suptcy and public debt of hundreds of mllli6ls,
might have been made to bask in the sunlight
of peace, union, and 10 enjoy prosperity with
out parallel in the history of the world. II po-
litical sins have to be atoned for, we believe
that those who turned deaf ear TO the appeals
OF the venerable CrIttenden, and sneered at the
prophecies of the great statesman of Illinois last
March, will have as fearful a reckoning before
Heaven, as those who wickedly raised parri-
cIdal hand against Constitution made sacred
By the name Of Washington.
In the course OF debate on The Cd Of March.
Mr.. Pugh said
"The Crlttenden proposition has been en-
dorsed by the almost unanimous vote OF the Leg
IsIature OF Kentucky. Il has been endorsed by
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MISNER-On the Sd inst, IN st. Clair Tp.,
Mrs. Susan Misner, aged 81 years IL mouths
and 2 days. -..
ARNOLD-On the 8 inst, in Napier Tp.,
John Arnold, son OF E. and A. NJ Fisher,
aged months and % days.
LYSINGER-On On the 9th INST, IN Snake
Spring Tp., Mrs Elizabeth Lysinger, aged II
years.
KETTERMAN-On the 10th inst, in this
borough, Lilly Cecilia. daughter of Mr. Samuel
ketterman, aged 7 months and % days,
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y owe learn by telegraph Of great battle hav-
ing been fought in Mrssouri, the other day.
Ii is reported. that the American loss in killed
and wouhded was 800 among our killed was
General Lyon. The secession loss was much
heavier, including among the killed, Generals
Ben. Mccullough and Price. The victory
was with the union forces. We. rejoice over
the victory, but mourn the death of the, brave
Lyon"
The above is a specimen of the manner in
which "RepubHean" newspapers attempt to
deceive the people. Now wha: use IS there
IN doing this When We suffer defeat, is it
not the better policy to acknowledge ii man.
fully, instead Of trying to keep the truth from
the publict --QN
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|We acknowledge the receipr of some
very nice s'pound-cake" from the author OF the
above, and though it was no small quantity,
we can assure him that we ''lifted" it TO nearly
our own height with the greatest Of ease. Ma
ny thanks for your kind attentions.-Ed Ga
zsffe
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s25 4 EsaPLOYMENT 1873
TENTS w AN ED!

ENTS WAN FED!
expenses, to active Agents, or give commission.
Particulars sent free. Address ERIE SEWING Ma
CHINE COMPANY, +. JAMES, General Agent Milan,
Ohio.
Aug. %, '6i.
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@" There cdnnot and there neper toW be
peace again in lotat once formed the United
States, as long as slaUery erists an the South.
Tins is the decree OF God himself, who has de-
clared an eternal antagonisn between rig ht and
wrong :"
Ty=" To talk Of peace, therefore, as long as
SiaUery criSts on this continent, in conjunction
with freedom, is both foolish and Impractical
Bile ="
05- i" II we intend to be free, the sooner ,ge
go TO work TO ouathroW end banish the anStitu-
ton Of slarery, the longer our Freedom will
last and the nobler it will become p'-Patr,-
OF &. UUion.
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Religious Notice. On next Sunday, at
10 O'Clock, A. NJ, at the Catholic Church of this
plsce; the rite of Confirmation will be administered
by the Rt. Rev. DR.. Domenec, Catholic Bishop Of
Pittsburgh.
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United States, do appoint the last Thursday IN
September next, as a day OF Humiliation, Pray
er and Fasting, for all the people Of the Ma
ton, and do earnestly recommend 10 all the
people, especially to all Ministers and teach
ers OF religion Of all denominations and 10 all
heads of ianIies--to observe and keep the day
according TO their several creeds and nodes Of
worship in all humanity, and with all religious
solemnhy, to the end that the united PRAYER of
the Nation, NAV ascend 10 the Throne Of Grace,
aud bring down plentiful blessings upon our
own country.
In testimony whereof, have hcreunto set
my hand and seal and caused the great seal
of the United States TO be affixed, this 18Th
day of August, A. D., 1861, and OF the Inde-
pendr nee OF the United States OF America the
eighty-sxth.
By the President
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
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A UDlTOR'S NOTICE. :

0. H. Gather, Esq, No 90 Nov. T. 1861,
VS.. In Common Pleas OF Bed
Collins, Dull & Co. tord County.
The Undersigned appointed Auditor to hear the
evidence, find facts, &C., in above case, i'll attend
TO the duties of bis appointment at his Office in the
Borough Of Bedford, on Satarday, Aug. 2ith, 1901,
az which time all Interested car attend.
r. d. BARCLAY,
Aug. 16, Auditor
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We the undersigned Democrats whose rames are
appended to the above CALI hereby declare that we
induced 10 sign that call under the belief that
there waa to be no political meeting, but we are
row satisfied that the call has tendency TO disor-
ganze the good old Democratic party under which
we have lived and prospered so long Whilst we
are Union to the core, fearlessly assert that
the true Union men OF this country are those who
are opposed to the policy of the 'Repubcan'' par
ty, which is now waging war for the conhscation
OF negro slaves in the Slave States and is trampng
under foot the Constitution which is the only bond
of Union We believe that Democracy is Union,
and Democrats we repudiate the above call
which desires our aid in ssthe efforts now being
made to carry on the war;" which efforts include
all the corruptions of Cameron, all the iniquties of
Curtin and all the monstrosites of the late Congress-
though are perfectly willing and anxious to sus-
tain the Government in all its Constitutional acts
and in the exercise of its legitimate authority for
the maintenance of the integrity Of the Republic
We, therefore. recon mend grand rally OF The old,
the tried and true Democracy TO assemble in grand
council, as OF old, at the Court House, on Monday
night of next Court.
Wm s. Fluke J. B. Farquhar
A. L. Defbaugh Thos. r. GettYs
Wm. Bowes VIM. Spiel
John Fl. Rush.
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The Union in the Border States.

The Union in the Border States.
There can scarcely be doubt that il the
Lincoln administration had pursued peace poll
icy instead Of war policy, Tennessee, North
Carolina, Virginia and Arkansas, would at this
day 5e quiet and loyal members of the Federal
Union, whilst Missouri and Maryland woad
not be the theatres, respectively, OF civil war
and military excesses.
Ofall the Border Slave States, Kentucky and
Delaware alone seem to be in the enjoyment OF
peace, and 10 evince firm attachment to the
Union. The reason of their fidelity is plain.
Their soil has never been pressed by the foot OF
the soldier placed there for their subiectIon to
the Federal Government. They have been
q let aIone," and the result is that we have no
trouble with them whatever. Our hope and
prayer is that glorious Old Kentucky and loyal
lBtle Delaware may continue 10 maintain their
present position. But what they will do in the
end, if the Administration persists IN its present
policy, and makes them feel the weight OF its
military incubus, can be easily foreseen. The
following letter, from prominent Union man
in Maryland, should be taken as a warning on
this subject:
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The Warnings of the Democracy.

Wecopy below few extracts from the col
umns OF the Bedford Gazette, published when
under the control Of our distinguished preGe-
cessor, Gen. Bowman, 10 show how the people
OF Bedford county were warned against The
dangerous intrigues Of Black RePublicanism,
and TO prove the consistency of this journal in
continuing IFS opposition 10 that dreadful and
horrid offspring of Northern fanaticIsm.
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POLICY OF THE FEDERAL GOVERN
MENT!
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Reasons for not voting for John G.
Fremont,

Because !he Black Republican party IS sec
tional2it is party OF moral srozoors-.iu ta2sssr
OF arraying one section ofthe Union against the
other-In favor of botting fifteen stars f7ofs
our national banner.
Because the Black Republican party is OPP
posed 10 the Constitution and seeks It's destruc-
tion, and whose leaders pray, to use their lan-
guage, that ''this accursed Union may be dis
solved even f blood has TO be split"
Because the Black Re publican party believes
the people incapable of self-government, and
Opposes that great and inestimable privilege of
freemen-the doctrine Of popular sovereignty
the ;ght OF the people TO manage and regulate
their own domestic affairs.
Because the Black Republican party, for base
political purposes, has insigated civil war in
Kansas-has committed helish 3utrages-bru-
tai murder, and villanies without a parallel,
until whole nation has been forced TO exclaim
ooh Liberty, what crimes are committed n
thy name"
Because, in conclusion, the Black RepBbli-
can party is reasonable, Constitution-revilng,
Union-hating, negro-loving, inconsistent, hyp-
ocritical conglomeraton of lsms and factions, at
war with the interest, the peace, happiness and
prosperity of our State and Nation.
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EXTRACTS FROM THE OFFICIAL ORGAN
THE "DAILY TELEGRAPH"-AUG. 10, 1861
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A number of the most respectable gentlemen
whose names were on the above list, have authol
lied us TO withdraw them.
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GEORGE BFRGNER. POSTMAS TER IF THE
CIPY or HARRISBURG, PUBLISHERft