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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-09-27
B. F. Meyers, Editor 81 Proprietor.
REGULAR DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS

REGULAR DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS !
For the Union, the Constitution and the Laws
PRESIDENT JUDGE,
HON. WILSON REILLY,
OF FRANKLIN COUNTY.
JOHN CESSNA, OF BEDFORD.
DAVID LAVAN, OF SOMERSET CO.
ASSOCIATE JUDGE,
GEN. JAMES BURNS,
JUNIArA.
TREASURER,
MAJ. A. y. SAMSON,
BEDFORD soR.
COMMISSIONERS,
PHILIP SHOEMAKER,
coLERAIx.
POOR DIRECTOR,
ADOLPHUS AXE,
AUDITOR,
DANIEL l.. DEFIBAU0E,
sEAKE SPRING.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-09-27

Wanted,-By DR.. J. Compiler, two vol
umes of GIbson's Surgery, borrowed by somebody
come years ago. The person who has these books
in his possession, is requested to return them imme-
diately.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-03
LATEST rRoM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, June 2-EUening.-Th Poe
ahontas is still guarding the Potomac opposite
here. She is in readiness to cooperate against
any attack. She has steam up, and is ready
to sail at ten minutes notice Up to 3 O'Clock
this afternoon everything was quiet Rumors
prevailed in the secession camp that the com
mander OF the Michigan men had burned the
rebels also that twenty Michigan men were
taken prisoners. A Zouave was shot at
Clouds Mills, Friday night. Three hundred
barrels of -four are reported stored at Came
ron's Mills, belonging to Col. Cutie of the
confederate army. 1t will be taken care OF
tomorrow.
There are alarms every night on the Hunt
ing Creek road, caused by the indiScrmlnate
firing of the federal troops, who are continual
ly on the alert. The Notifications at Suffers
Fill are progressing rapidly. They will soon
be rendered impregnable. They command
the surrounding valley. Nearly four thou
sand federal troops are stationed in
this vicinity. Miss Dix visited the hospital
yesterday and promised to send three of her
lady nurses tomorrow.
Nothing has been heard from the Fairfax
Court House expedition up to 8 o'clock this
evening. Arrangements are being perfected
for a speedy reconstruction of the Orange and
Alexandria railroad. Last Sunday not a
church bell was heard in town. To day all
are pealing forth.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-03
sKIRMIsuEs AMI ALARNrs.

ALEXANDRIA, June 1.-Shortly before mid
night, last night, skrmsh took place at Ar
lington Mills. A company OF Browns Zou-
aves and RDth's company, Il, of the Michigan
regiment were in it, The Znnaves HAD Just
arrived 10 reneve the Michigan men, aud had
posted sentinels, When the Virginians attacked
them. The federal troops drove them away.
One Zouave was killed and one wounded 1t
is supposed that one rebel was killed or wound
ed, but was carried off. The rebels retired to
woods during the night, and in the morning
took hand car. The federal troops endeav-
cred to pursue them. An employee at the
mills was shot early in the evening by the re-
bel scouts.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-The firing of heavy
guns by our troops on the Virginia shore, for
practice, this afternoon, caused quitean excite
ment here.
ALEXANDRIA, June 1.-The Michigan men
and the Zouaves are busiiy employed in
throwing up breastworks, and will soon have
finished very stroag Notifications, which, in
case Of an advance movement of the federal
troops, will serve as an important protection in
retreat. An advance from this point at pres.
ent does not seem feasible, as occupying more
interior points would serve 10 weaken the po-
stion of the federal forces. Strengthening
this point as protection to any movement that
may be made via Harper's Ferry seems more
the purpose of the government. The numer-
GUS sklrmlshes that occur are magnified into
battles. An examination into their truthful
ness seems TO be the most generous course of
the reporter to the public in their present agi
tation.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-03
TROUBLE I'M BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, May 3l-Shortly after mid
night party of disorderly men approached
the picket guard ON Federal Hill. The camp
guard hailed them twice, and receiving no re-
ply, fired. One man was wounded and the bal
ance retreated. A party OF one hundred men
set out and arrested six of the men, four Of
them after examination this morning were dis
charged, while two were> retained Tor further
investigation.
Fifty knights of the Golden Circle and a
lieutenant, who have been stationed at Harp
er's Ferry, were yesterday in Baltimore, aud
made arrangements for grand secret plot to
again take possession OF Baltimore. That city
has been utterly demoralized since Gen. Cad
wallader has had possession of it, and where
there were forty Union flags flying when he
entered, there is not one now.
1t is reported that General Butler is to be
again placed at Baltimore.
There were intinlations of threatened at
tack, causing the 18th and 18th regiments to
march through Baltimore last night with load
ed muskets and fixed bayonets. While they
were marching through the city cheers were
given for jeff Davis, and fists were shook al
the troops. The railroad company had agreed
to send their baggage and stores across on the
track, but the rebels dsarranged the track
and the first freight car was thrown off the
track 1t was not deemed necessary for the
regiments to remain, and a file Of men were
left 10 protect their property. Immediately
after the two regiments left, the baggage was
surrounded by. a mob threatening the soldiers,
ana cheering for jeff Davis, and it is reported
that they fired three shots at them.
The two large coumbiads, lately shipped
from Pittsburgh to fort McHenry, were spiked
by the seeessionists in the streets OF Baltimore.
and it was not discovered until they lad been
mounted in the fort. The spiking was done
with rattail files
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-03
NEWS rnoM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, June l. Emerson Ether
idge, who has arrived from Tennessee via
Louisville, says that east Tennessee will show
a large majority tor Union, and if the rest of
the state goes for dsunion, civil war will be
inevitable In middle and much OF western
Tennessee no Union speakers and no Union
newspapers were allowed. Soldiers were dis.
tributed through the state TO overawe the
voters. The disunionists are well armed the
unionists are without arms and cannot conf
pete with the rebel troops.
The Garibaldi Guard was sworn in for the
war, to day. Only three declined to take the
OATH and their clothes were torn off and kick
ed by all from the colonel down to the SER
geant. In the firth company Hungarian was
killed by the giving way of balcony.
Mr.. ID. ID. Field has lett for Cairo authorized
to construct five floating batteries, each of a
capacity for five hundred men. They are in.
tended for operations at Memphis and below.
1t is probable that Col Sherman of Ohio, or
Col Meigs, will be appointed quartermaster
general
A committee, headed by the mayor of Pitts
burg, has arrived to urge the acceptance OF
five more regiments from western Pennsylva'
mia.
Capt Chas. H, Kennedy, Commander j. X.
Mitchell, and Pavmaster HARDWOOD, OF the ma
Wy, have resigned.
a commission has been appointed to take
charge OF the prizes brought here.
Among the prisoners captured at Fairfax
was w. L. Washington, son of the late Col.
Washington OF the army.
1t is finally settled that Maj. Gen. Banks
will take the field at the head of a division.
An inspection of Matthias Point has proved
an alleged battery there to be wood pile.
The first Connecticut regiment went to ViT.
gina last night TO relieve the New York 18th,
which has returned to Camp Anderson in this
city.
Members of the 18th regiment, and the dis
trict troops rendered efficient aid tonight in
extnguishng an incendiary fire, and saving
the adjacent tenements.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-03

New York, June 1.-The seventh regi.
ment arrived here from Washington at half
past five o'clock, P. NJ, and marched up
Broadway. The reception was grand and en-
thusiastic.
New ORLEANS, June la Montgomery
despatch Of May 24th, to the Mobile Adver-
tiser, says, "orders have been issued to clerks
10 the departments to be ready to leave tor
Richmond Thursday or Friday"
ST. LOUIS, June 1.-Two regiments of Iowa
volunteers are now quartered in Keokuk, and
a third is expected daily. The legislature of
Iowa, has appropriated 100000 for the war.
BosToN, May 1.-The first Maine regiment
left this evening al s o'clock tor Fall River
and Washington.
NBw YORK, June 1.-The Maine regiment
arrived this morning, and were escorted to the
Astor House by the sons of Maine, who pre-
scented them flag. They lett for Washing.
ton at seven o'clock, by rail The 79lh New
York regiment (Scotch) left at eight. Both
were loudly cheered.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-03
EROM FOKr MONROE.

FORTRESS MONROE, June l.--There are no
military movements to day OF importance.
Our troops are transporting heavy cannon 10
the Rip Raps, midway between fortress Mon
roe aud the opposite shore. Order begins to
reign in the encampment. One tenth OF the
Vermont regiment are on the sick list mostly
with the measles.
The regiments at Newport News Point are
to-day literally supplied with fresh provisions,
from want of which they have greatly suffer-
ed. Notwithstanding hard work in the trench
es, the Massachusetts and Vermont regiments
yesterday sent down nearly thousand letters
for their northern friends. A gentleman who
left Yorktown at four O'Clock yesterday after
noon says there were about four thousand Sc
cession troops there, but none to be seen be-
tween there and fortress Monroe, distance of
twenty.seven miles. A stand is evidently to
be made at Yorktown, whittier Shareholders in
Warwick, York, and Elizabeth City counties
have been obliged to send half their negroes,
with three days provisions, to work on the en-
trenchments. j. B. Magruder is in command.
Carey Jones, noted secessionist, was arrested
at Hampton yesterday, but released this morn
ing.
"A gentleman residing half way between
Hampton and Yorktown, came into Newport
News at midnight for protection, leaving be-
hind thirty thousand dollars worth of proper
ty. Many families have fed, cruelty aban-
doning the slaves unfit for labor. Two hun
dred fee negroes have been forced across
Bram's river, to work on the rebel entrench-
ments. A prominent union man told me to.
day that not ten men in Elizabeth City coun-
ty would vote for secession, and that distin-
guished sece ssionist has confessed that his
party were all deluded, and the union men all
right.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-03
MISSOURI AND THE WEST.

ST. LOUIS, June 1.-Col McArthur's Hi.
nois volunteers have moved southwark and
are under orders to march at moments no.
tice.
Gen. Doniphan declined the brigadier gen.
eralship rendered him by Gov. jackson of Mis-
souri,.
CAIRO, June 2.-There is nothing authentic
relative TO a movement down the river; but it
is certain that the force at the Point is to be
considerably increased. Three additional reg
iments have been ordered here. Another
company of Illinois artillery are under march.
ing orders. The government has chartered
the large wharf steamer here, capable of con-
veying several thousand troops with stores.
1t is understood that rs river steamers have
also been chartered at st. Louis
ST. LOUIS, June 2.-Gen. Harvey has been
discharged from further proceedings in the
Mcdonald habeas corpus case. A new writ
is granted, directed to captain N. Lyon and
all officers at e arsenal. 1t is returnable
Monday morning.
DR.. Saunderson, stabbed by Judge Buckner,
on the night of the 10th, during discussion
relative to the capture of camp jackson, died
Friday night.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-03

atcs been provided with good gunners, the
vessels might probably have been sunk. Some
of the confederate shots passed over the mast
head to the Mary land shore. The Anacosta
returned here this morning. The Pawnee and
Freedom hauled of beyond range of the enc
my's fire.
The Yankee, which went down on Friday,
with dispatches, fired few shots olly, not
beng prepared for long contest. The rail
road and depot buildings on shore at Acquia
Greek are destroyed The damage to the
beach battery is not considered permanent as
the coniederates can soon repair it. 1t is safe
to say that at least ten or twelve were killed
on the part OF the confederates. 1t is not
known how many were wounded. All the Of
fcers engaged in the fight, concur in the opin
ion that the contederates have rifed cannon
there, and perhaps several, and in all it is sup
posed about eight guns.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-03
/ ours respectfully.
Signed CHAs. IL. ToMPKINs.
LATEST AROUT THE FIGHT AT AC-
QUA CREEK.

ALEXANDRIA, June 1.-The steamer Gipsey
from Harrington via fort Washington, at ten
this morning, brings information that the en-
gagement at Acquia Greek resulted in the re-
tirement of the steamers Freedom and Aua-
costa, after severe fight, in which a number
were killed on both sides. The steamers were
awaiting the Pawnee which stopped at fort
Washing tOn, and awaited the arrival of the
transport steamer with troops, supposed to be
the New York list They finally proceeded
in company. The Pennsylvania regiment ar
rived at Alexandria to day
WAsHINGroN, June 1.-EUeniny.- off,
cial report OF the Acquai Creek affair, repre-
SCENTS the conduct OF the naval officers as daring
and eli .ient. The enemies batteries were
sienced, but gun at "a distance could not be
harmed One seaman was wounded. 1t is
moi known what damage was done to the re-
bells, but it is certain that shells burst over or
near those serving the guns. A lady has ar,
rived here this evening, who saw tue engage
ment distinctly. The orders for the list to
march were revoked.
WASHINGTON, June From a messenger
direct, this morning at 10 O'Clock, from Acqua
Creek, by the steamer Anacosta, the follow.
ing has been obtained relative to yesterdays
contest. The engagement commenced Fri
day, as heretofore stated, and lasted two hours
Yesterday it was renewed and continued twice
that leu9Lh 0t time. L lie lower OF Oeacn Dat.
terry, which had been so essentially damaged
the day previous, had, meantime, been repaired
by the confederates, in force, it is supposed,
1000 strong rne FIeeborn, yesterday, ap-
proachicg about two miles from the shore,
early in tile afternoon, fired four or five shots,
when the Pawnee entered into the conflict,
taking position nearer 10 the land. For the
first two hours the fire from the shore batteries
was very brisk, but was returned with more
expedition by the Pawnee. During the en-
gagement she fired 100 shells, one OF which
was seen to explode immediately over the
heads of the coniederates working the battery
The observer, through telescope, saw num
Der of the bodies of them carried away In
wagons. During that time the shore move
ments were exceedingly brisk. The Freeborn
lodged three shells in succession in the beach
battery, perceptibly damaging the works,
which had the effect of greatly diminishing the
fire.
The Freedom received two shot, one of
which passed through the cabin damaging
some crockery. bu. not the vessel, except
making a passage through the bulwarks of
slight consequence. The Pawnee received
eivht or nine shot, but all TOO high 10 infiict
much damage. One struck the maintopsail
yard, which was thereby unslung. Another
grazed tile mizzen masthead. One passed
through the hammock MEETINGS. 1t is the opin.
ion of officers aboard, that, had the confeder-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-03
A BRUSH AT wILLIAMsPORr.

HAGERsTowN, June 1.-This morning the
secession forces attempted to take possession
Of the ferry boat lying opposite Wiiamsport,
for the purpose, it is conjectured, OF removing
it to Falling Waters, point four miles below,
where Il considerable number OF secession SOL
ders are stationed, who doubtless intended by
means of the boat to cross to tue Mary lane
side On a marauting expedition The Union
company at Wiliamsport as soon as they OBJ
served the opposite party possessing them
selves of the boat, ordered them to desist
which they refused to do, whereupon the union
guns were opened upon them which was re.
turned, and brisk fire was kept up on both
sides about an hour. Three or four seces-
sionsts were wounded, one seriously. None
were killed or wounded on this side. Upon
the commencement OF hostities, the boat was
deserted by the secessionists and it remains
safely at its moorings. 1t is reported that the
attempt to take it will be renewed tonight.
The river will be closely watched by the union
guards, who have been reinforced by com
pany from Clear Spring. A union company
from Sharksburg is ON the way to Williams
port with one or two field pieces.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-03
THE MASSACHUSETTS, COMPANIES
IN RROOKLYN N, "

New York, June 2.--Ine Cambridge, Mil
ford, and Newburyport companies arrived here
yesterday, and are quartered in Cranberry
street, Brooklyn. Much dissatisfaction is ex-
pressed by members Of the different corps
they averring that they were assured that
they should be mustered into the service i'm
mediately, and were promised TO be in Wash
ington by Monday morning. But, not fiuding
any regiment to be attached to in readiness to
march, and with the prospect of long s.sy,
the three corps now desire to form battalion,
and the three commanders left to-niuI,t tor
Boston for consultation and to get the consent
of Gov. Andrew. Their demeanor and sol
dierly bearing here has won for them golden
oD;nions
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-03
THE PENNSYLVANIA BORDER.

HARRISBURG, June 1.-Three regiments
will pass through here to morrow, en- route for
Chambersburg. No movement southwark
will be made from Chambersburg before Wed
nesday. The rebels in Virginia have full
knowledge of the movements of The Pennsyl
wanna troops. They must be furnished by the
telegraphers or reporters.
CHAMBERsBURG, June There was a
slight skirmish to-day at Williamsport, be-
tween company of home guards and the
rebels. Three rebels were wounded. A large
force is encamped in this vicinity, and Gen.
Patterson is expected to morrow. Several ad-
ditiona regiments are also expected. There
was a fracas in the negro quarter this evening
A negro named Jones, shot and wounded two
soldiers. Their comrades pursued the negro,
and Instantly killed him.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-03
FROM RALTIsroRE.

BALTIMORE, June There is much anxi-
ETY. here to learn the details of the conflicts on
the Virginia shore. Many reports are circu.
lating here OF hostilities in the neighborhood
of llarper's Ferry or Wiliamsport. Nothing
reliable. Tonight detachment of Col. Lew
is regiment visited the police marshal's Office,
to inquire about certain guns delivered to-day
by the marshal into the hands Of an agent OF
the state acting under authority OF the gov
eminent. The result appeared satisfactory,
and the soldiers returned to camp.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-03
4 STORY THAT NEEDS CONFIRM


New ORLEANS, June 1.-The Picayune of
the 9th, announces the arrival at that port of
the privateer Calhoun with the schooner JOHN
Adams OF Boston, the brig Panama, and the
schooner Mermaid of Princeton, Mass, all
whalers having one hundred and sixty bar
reis of oil aboard All those who send schoon.
ers on whaling voyages will take notice, es-
pecially our friends over in Princeton
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-03

New YORK, June 1.-The steamer North.
ern Light has arrived from Aspnwall with
S373,000 in specie from California. Col. Gu.
tinez was arrested at Panama, and suspected
of dsaflection to the New Granadian govern.
ment Ii is reported that Mosguera entered
Bogota aud arrested the acting president.
This is thought to be untounded, though like
ly 10 occur. Two British subjects have been
murdered by the Peruvian authorities, one
was suff6cated, and the other starved to death
in prison, because he had killed robber who
attacked him
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-03
SUNDAY IN TAUNTON.

TAUNTON June 2.--Taunton has worn al
most holiday aspect to day. This morning
about forty members of Co. C of the l5ta reg
iment attended mass at st. Mary's church,
and were addressed by Rev. DR.. Hearne in a
patriotic discourse upon their national duties.
AT FIVE o'clock this afternoon, four companies
of the same regiment attended special SER
vice at the North street church, and were ad.
dressed by Rev. Mortimer Blake, and were
presented with bibles by Rev. Dr.. Vail of St.
Thomas Church. After which they formed
upon the Green under command Of Colonel
Couch, presenting a gratifying aud soldierly
appearance and were briefly addressed by the
commanding officer. Several thousand citi-
zens of both sexes witnessed the display,
which was conducted in the most quiet and
orderly manner.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-03
REMOVAL OF GEN. HARVEY,

ST. Louis, Mo-. Friday, June 1.---When the
Mcdonald hdbeas corpus came up, yesterday,
in the U. S. District Court, Gen. Harney made
the return that Capt. Mcdonald had been re-
moved to Illinois, and was now in tile military
command OF Gen. Mcclellan; that lie had
never had the body OF the prisoner under his
control, consequently he was unable to pro-
duce him. Gen. Harvey further stated that,
by orders from Washington, dated 10th, but
only received yesterday, he had been removed
from the command of this department.
1t is understood that Gen Lyon succeeds
Gen. Harvey. The Democrat denies that
Col. Blair's Regiment is ordered to Virginia
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-03
Jeff. Davis AT RICuMoxD..

PHiLELDEPHIA, June 1.-The Bulletin pub
fishes from the Richmond Enquirer of Thurs
day, the details Of the journey of JEFF. Davis
to Richmond, and his speech TO the troops on
the fair grounds. Toombs and Wigfall &C
company him.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-03
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

FARTHER POINT, Jnne 2, 8PM-The Cana.
dian passed down at Ills last night. The
North Briton passed up at 1.30 to day, three
cabin and two hundred steerage passengers.
No signs of the Hibernian. 1-
New YORK, June 1.-The schooner Lynch
burg arrived here to-day in charge of prize
crew, 5000 bags OF coffee on board. She was
from Rio to Richmond where she was owned.
She tried to run the blockade, but the Cum
berland was in the way.
The steamship Illinois sailed for Ports
mouth, N. H., to-day, 10 be altered into a gun:
boat. She has been purchased by the govern.
ment. The steamer Thomas Swan has sailed
for fort Pickens with 10000 feet of lumber,
eight rifed cannon, $500 bombs, 23O0 cannon
balls, large quantity of ammunition, &c.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-03
SENATOR nOuGLAS.

CHICAGO, june 2-Evening The physi-
clans think there is some improvement in the
condition of senator Douglas, although he is
still unconscious.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-03

BALTIMORE, June 1.-The confederate
troops seized the western mail at Harper's
Ferry, this morning, coming east and empted
the mail car