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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22

previous TO which she was somewhat noted in the
neighborhood where she was kept as vicious, un-
manageable animal, and the pest of the farmyard,
on account Of an apparently unconquerable dispo-
sition to bite and kick everybody and everything.
Her present owner was induced to purchase her at
price to him seeming low, not knowing the worst
of her disposition. He took her home, and turn
ing her loose with his stock soon saw that some
:bing must be done to break her of these bad
tricks.
As a matter OF necessity she was stabbed, aud no
person was allowed TO approach without something
to please her palate. Occasion was often taken to
foudle and talk kindly to her, and in fact much
patience and time were expended, as an expert
ment, to try and dispel the almost insatiate
sion Of the animal to everybody. This had its de-
sired effect in time, ard the once almost unmana-
geable very disagreeable and unsafe sold kicker''
was brought to her senses, and one advantage
gained over another, until she is the pet of her
master ard wonder of all who knew her. There
appears to be no secret about this only little
patience, kindness, and, withal, determined per-
severance on the part of the would be-master, aud
most vicious horse may be made the kindeat of the
trute Species Boston .6tLas.
CALVES WITH SAEEP.-To the editor Of the
Germantown Telegraph It is well known, per-,
haps, to most of your agricultural readers, tina
late calves, when they 90 the barn in the fall
wiH if confined in Tue yards with older animals,
frequently sicken and become dsbilitatea. Being
weak and small, they are usually showed about, and
deprived Of their due share Of food, and in con-
sequence stall away" rapidly. NowI never allow
animals of this description to associate or be con-
fined with larger ones, but put them With my sheep,
where there is dagger Of their doing or receiv-
{ ing harm. Sick calves. l have observed, often
! pick up and devour with avGiy the hay and straw
| from among the sheep dung. 1t is medicinal and
| ! know Of nc article that has more immediate
and sanitary effect in restoring diseased calves to
| health than sheep dung, l have praeticed this
usage for many years and have never lost an ami
NAL. though have had many sick when they came
! to the barn.--.7 Chester Co. Farmer.
HOW CARROTS AFFECT HoRSES.-The
carrot is the most esteemed of all roots for its
feeding qualities. When analysed, il gives but
little moro solid matter than any other root IS per
cent heing water but its influence on the stomach
upon the other articles of food is most favorable
| conducting TO the most perfect digestion and as-
| similation This result, long known to practical
men, is explained by chemists as resulting from the
prescnce of a substance called pectine, which OF
crates to coagulate gtlatine vegetables or yege-
table solut ons and favors this digestion in all cat
| tie Horses especially benefited by the use
OF carrots. They should be fed TO them frequently
with their other food Marklane Express.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22
.agritulturul.
Management Of a COl!.

A correspondent OF the Country Gentleman gives
his method of impartipg an education to colt, as
follows:
.In the first place, intrust him to the care
of a person of ungovernabIe temper. Secondly,
he should se treated with kindness from the begin
ming until he is ready for labor. Since Mr.. Rarey
laid bis method Of subdung the horse before tho
public make the horse and bis disease my study.
The colt should lie commenced with when quite
young, ard handled carefully as he is quick to re-
sent an injury. l begin as soon as he is able to
run about-get him so that he viii not run away at
your approach-get his head in your hands-if he
wants to get away, let him--yoa can easily get
him again. After handling the head SO that he is
not afraid, pass on to the side and limbs. The
sooner he gets used to having his legs handled the
easier he will be to shoe when necessity requires
10 be done See that the dam gives plenty OF milk
II she does not teach the colt TO drink cows milk
there is nothing better to promote the growth,
Great care should be observed in not using the
dam so as to heas the milk, great many colts
are rendered worthless by SO doing | should in
mo case lei the colt remain with the mother after
he is five months DID, as it gives her time to get in
good condition for winter, and it is also the best
lime for him to shift for himselfi do not let him
remain out after the nights get cold and rosty' az
il win do him no good but much harm. There %
plenty ef skinned milk at this Of the year
give him all he will drink, it viii not suFt him.
After he is weaned is the time to commence halter
breaking him.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22

An Irisbrnan met broi her Psnlauder, who
had, but day or two previous, entered the
matrimonial State, and accosred aim With
'Wel, Patrick, faith. an sure, al heerd
ye'd got married; an is it true story they're
afther tsllin' on you this time,
'Ay, eoorse it is, Dennis
'Bejabers an who in ehis blessed land Of
freedom, have yop made hzppy--that is, who'd
yeu ye git married tot
Och, blatharation, to NE wife, to be sure;
dye 'spose I'd be sfsher msIryia' innybody
else's wifel'
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22

a lady, writing on the cant of the day, as to
the improvement in female education, says
'Let men be what they shoold be as men. to-
fors they pronounce Judgment upon us as wo-
men. Until then. we shall go Oh very much as
We have done. If We we're as perfect as they
wish, where shonld we find suitable hu.bands4
We should all of US live aud die single, or else
De sadly ms mated. If they don't ike us,
they may do withont us-if they cau.'
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22

Liam DIBT.-A Methodist minister Of sbs
West, who lived on very small salary, was
greatly troubled at ona tine 10 get bis quarterly
ins'alinent. He at last told the paying trustee
that be must have bis money, as h,s family were
suffering for the neeessaries Of life.
Money replied the steward you preach
for money! thought you preached for the
good of soulsi'
Souls" replied the minister; Il can't eat souls,
and if could, it would take thousand such
as yours to make decent meals
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22
45otrg.
MARYLAGD:
arnE HEART OF oUR UNION. .

ARE hEAE1 NE wv N@EAN-fF
Unror the NArIoN's crumpled chart
Half rent, amid Disuniou's jars
And mark the State whose loyal heart
Beats for the Union stars
Unfu1l the Nations hammered blue,
and fash It's gules from bill to hill;
For MARYLAND, thank God is true
True to the Union sill
Behold from Yemon's solemn gloom
our FATHER lifts his guardian hand;
Behold! from Yernon's silent tomb
lie points TO MAKY-LAND!
As If. in sooth, his Mothers name =
Could link 70 worthier soil with fame.
No need hast thou oh Baltimore!
or stored shafts to crown thy shore!
While roll tie waves Of Chesapeake
TLeir svaward sorg thy truth shall speak,
And round our home, returning shiTs
Cfg ,.CnIox STILL p with eager lips
For, high on Aileghany's edge,
And hlne Catoetin;s misty ridge
And Up the ancient Warrior crags,
see ter thousand starry flags;
And. woven with every stripe and star,
In scrolls of glory flashing far,
/ see the UxfoN's azure haud
Enclasp the zene OF Maryland
Heart of ouI Nation !--nobly steeled
To b east and taffie dangers shockSl
TEIrD, in the changing battlefield
TRUF, at the ballot box
Heart OF the Union--Maryland
Clasp tLQu its Banner in thy hand
Let this thy faith repay
where Caiveri,s Tolerant footsteps tTod,
And good Charles Carroll worshipped Gojg
There--deep within thy hallowed sod
Plant thou that Flag--for aye
From Susquehanha's joyous tide.
And where Patuxent's waters glide.
To Wicomico's suuht side,s
Ye Southern maidens rise;
Got c.o.r with wreaths your patriot band
Go bless the brave " no loyal stand =
Go! greet the sons Of Maryland
With lips aud cheeks, and eyes
Faithful, amid the faithless now,
oh Sister Of the South thou art
Heuceforth our Bauner-Bearcr thou
Thy usme-ssThe Unions Heart"
Our Flag shall wave-out Union stand,
While beats the heart OF Maryland!
a. ]. H. DUGAxyE.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22

BEAUTIFUL ANswERs.--A pupil of the
Able Sicord gave tho following extraordinary
answers
sWhat is gratituds?'
sGreti,ude is the memory of the heart
What is hope2'
Hope is the blossom of hsppiness.'
'What is the difference Between hope and de-
sire?'
'Desre is tree in leaf, hope is tree iu
flower, aud enjoyment is tree 10 fruit
'What is eternity9'
"A day without yesterday or tq-morros-a
line that has no end
sWhat is time!
"A lioe that has two enis--a path which be-
gins in tue cradle and ends in the grave
sWhat is Godl'
'Ihe necessary being, the sun Of eternity, tho
machinist OF nature, the eye Of justic4, the
watch maker of the Universe, the soul of tie
world
Does God reasoup
'Aian reasons because be doubts: be deliber-
stes-he decides. God is omnscient; He never
doubts He therefore Eever reasons.'
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22

Not the least Of marvel5 of this marvellous
country, IS the rapidity with which obscure set
Elements 10 tho West, expand into vast and
populous cities. A case in point is stated by
correspondent of the Western Chrisfian HI,
vocafe, WHO speaking Of Superior city says
t'Jhe location of the city is charming, superior
to any on the lake. Population eigh. hundred.
sabsisting nsaiqiy By selling lots to one an
other"
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22

A colored finn in Newark, n j., having suffer.
ell some pecuniary embarrassment, recently closed
business, and the senior member gave to the public
the following s'notis 20 sDe dissolution of copar-
SHIPS heretofore resisting twxt me and Nose Jones
in de barber profession, am heresofo resolved
Pussons who ose must pay in the scriber Dem
what dc furm mus call on Jones, as dc furm In
insol-ed.n
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22

'ln my time. Miss said stern aunt, The
men looked at the women's faces, instead of
their ankles
'Abl but my dear aunt, retorted the LADY,.
you see the world has improved, and is more
civilized than il used to be. 1t looks more 10
the understanding
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22

Here's Webster on q bridge, said Mrs. Psvt-.
ingico, as she handed Ike the Dictionary sstudy
i conioundedly, and you will gain great deal
of infamat;on.'
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22

A lawyer once jocoseIy asked boarding.
house keeper the following question:
'Mr. -, If man gives you $500 to keep
Tor him and he dies, what do you do9 Do you
pray for him1'
No. sir he replied, i pray fos smother like
him.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22

An Australian says that cobWebs are 8
complete cure for dysentery. he takes them
10 pills, four day. They are also used for
fsYer and ague.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22

A Dutchman being called upon for toast,
said-"Hcre isi to de heroes wbo 6t, Piled aud
died at de Pa.le Of Punker Hill--of whom,
am one
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22

I'm glad this coffee don't owe me nnything,'
said Brown, boarder AZ breakfast
sWhyp asked Smith.
Because, don't believe it would sver SET
tfa
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22
EloquenlEy Patriotic.

We take the folio wing most eloquent and truly
patriotic passage, from speech delivered by Alb
raham Lincoln tie President elect, at Springfield,
Illinois, Dec. 1929 twenty-one years ago. Lee.
every man read it, ana then say, if he can, that
Honest Old Abe'' is not all that has ever been
claimed for him, by the Republican party:
SIR. Lamborn refers to the late elections in the
States, and from their results, confidently predicts
that every State in the Union will vote for Mr. Van
Buren at the next Presidential election. Address
that argument TO coWGrds and to kRqces With the
free and the brQpe il vii effect nothing It Rcg be
true, if il must let it. Msny free countries have
lost their liberty; and may lose hers; but if
she shah, be it my proudest plume, not that was
the last TO DESERT but that icuer deserted her.
know that the great volcano 81 Washington, arous-
ed aud directed by the evil spirit that reigns there
IS selchiug forth the lava of political corruption in
current broad and deep, which is sweeping with
frightful velocity thewhole length and breadth
of the land, bidding fair 10 leave unscathed no
green spot or llviag thing, while on its bosom
riding Ike demons on the waves Of Hell the imps
OF that evil spirit and fiendShiy tauDting all these
who dare resist destroying course, with the
hopelesness OF their effort and knowing this.
cannot deny that all may be swept away. Rroksn
ey 1t, too may be, bow 10 it, never Will The
probability that we may fall in the struggle erght
not to deter us from the support of cause which
( deem to be just it shall not deter me j ever
feel the soul within elevate and expand TO
those dimiDsioDs not wholly unworthy Of its Almch-
ty Architect, it is when contemplate the cause of
my country, deserted by all the world besides and
! standing up boldly and alore, and hurting def
ance at her victorious oppreSSors. Here, without
contemplating consequences, before High Heaven
and in the face OF the world. swear eternal fdeli-
ty TO the just cause, deem it, of the land of my
life, my liberty and my love. And who, that thinks
with me, viii not learlessly adopt the oath that
take. Let none falter, who thinks he IS right and
may succeed But if, after all. we shall fall be
il so. We shall have the proud consolation of say
ing to our conscience, and to the departed shade of
our countfY's freedom, that the course approved
by our Judgment, AMI adorned by our hearts, in
disaster, in chains in torture, ia DEATH NC never
faltered in deend.ng.''
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22

On certain occasion noted infdeI borrowed q
sum of money from the late DR.. Lathrop, Of West
Springfield, Mass. When he came to pay il he
thought to dose the doctor with argument from the
Bible
ssYou ought not to take interest for this money
for the Jews were forbidden to take usury."
ssOh, no,'' answered the doctor, ssyou forget !;
the Jews were, indeed, permitted TO take Of the
heathcn.''
The application was to direct to be mistaken and
the man WIS quite willing to drop the argument
and pay tho money.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22

Why IS the lette 90 the most charitable letter
in the alphabet2 Because 1t is found oftener than
any otber letter in sdoing good
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22

MANAGEMENT OF A HoRSE.-Among the
many excellent animals on exhibition at the Horse
Show at Springfield in September, was mare own
ed by gentleman from New York, the qualities of
which for kindness and easy management were
very remarkable She was the admiration Of the
many who witnessed her. This mare, we learn,
is about a dozen years old, and has been in the
possession Of her present owner several years
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22

ENGLISH COMPLIMENTS TO THE Secs
sIosIsTs.- AS Georgia and South Uarolina
are to Tend Commissioners to Great Britain.
it is interesting to consider the proba bic re-
suits of their labors. In relation to this mat
ter, the following extract from late number
Of the London News is perfectly appropriate /:
SIT is not easy for as to conceive of the
state of nind which grows mp under such con-
conditions as those of sIaveholding life in a
Republic in the nineteenth century, under a
gagged press, corrupted pulpit, scan.s and
emseculated literature, the pressure of general
poverty, and the perverseuess which grows out
Of sense of exclusion from the sympathies Of
general society. If the shareholders were men
Of the world and of cultivated reason there
would be no such quarrel as is now raging;
but they are not; aud hence the fluctuations
which SO embarass the general Judgment
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22

THE Mon SPIRIT AT THE soUTH. The
whole machinery of the Government at ths
South is controlled by public enemies A dis
patch sent IN eypher. recently, to pensacolo.
was arrested at Mobile, and the Department
notified to that effect. The telegraph company
have lost 81, eonsrol Of their own property.
and are compelled to submit to the preva;line
terrorism. This decentralization began uader
Messrs Cobb and Floyd, aud has rsmiGea
through all the service. The Post Office and
other means of communication are notoriously
perverted ty the hisnnioDists to their own
purposes, aud the Departments have been COM
pelled to employ special messengers on any
important business.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22

Mr.. Parton tells us, ia bis sLfe of Jack.
son." Of an Interview between the President
and "Big Sam" Dale, at the height of tue null
lidcation excitement. In the course Of con-
versa'ion on the subject, the President sai.i:---
"Genersl Dale, if t5is thing goes on, orr coun-
try Elll be like bag of meal with both ends
open. Pick it up in the middle, or endwise,
and Il will run out. must tie the bag AMI
save the country" There is no doubt Of the
fae: hat both ends OF the bag are again open,
bat we know not who will tie the bag aud save
the country.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22

Hon. L. NJ. Keitt, 'lste' member Of Con-
gress from South Carolina, who drew bis paw
up 20 the 4th of March. and then rushed out
of the Union with indignant precibitapey, is
not, after all, thoroughly out---as letters we're
last week received at Washington from him,
dated Charleston, bearing bis frank of Stree:
Keltt!! - In noticing this the Baltimore Clip
per says it reminds one of celebrated stump
orator, 10 hard money times, who fercely de-
nonnced rag moneys, and after producing
bank note which be took from his pocket as a
worthless bit of paper, carefully restored it to
bis pocket again and buttoned Che fau thereof
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-11-06
Memphis bppeal copy one week.
THOMAS HIENEES.

To the Voters of sumner, Robertson,
CheaTbam, Montgomery, Stewart, Dick
son, Hum phFeyS Ana HiCb III n Countless
composing tbs sab CODgrS ksIOnaI district
The short space of time between the passage Of
the bill re dstrictug the State and the day of cleo
ton for Representatives to the Confederate
Congress, renders it impossible for me to
visit you personally. therefore avail myself of
the medium of circular to make known TO you
my candidacy for that position which candidacy |
in obedience to solicitations of friends from
various counties in the district.
At the present time, when party lines have been
obliterst d, there no politsa Issues to be dis
cussed; and believing as l do, in the wisdom as
well the necessity Of the policy of SIS complete
unity Of action the part OF people is prsc-
ticable, it would be manifestly improper in me to
seek to revive former party issues. trust that
party spirit, so happily alayed for the present,
may not be again evoked at least during the great
struggle for our national existence.
With some experience in legislation, pledge to
you if elected an honest and faithful effort to sub
serve your interest and that of common country,
by supporting, with Incorporating earnestness
and zeal, all measures lOskng to a vigorous and
successful prosecution of the war to a triumphant
termination that being the great and only issue
now pending before the Southern people.
Respectfully, Thomas MENEEs
Springfield Oct. q, l861-dtwlt&wtde
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-11-06
Generai Orders-.-No. 10.
ADJuIANI UENERAL 5 UFFICE,
Nashville, Tenn. 18th Oct, 1861.


Nashville, Tenn, 18th Oct. 1861.
All companies, battahons, and regiments in West
Tennessee desiring to the Confederate service
in obedience to the recent proclamation Of the Com
mander-inChief WiIlrendezvous at Jackson, Trenton
or ColliersYiAe as they may desire Savannah ,Har-
din county, is hereby established camp of instruc-
ton, where those who wish, from the surrounding
counties of Middle and West Tennessee, will rem.
dezUous.
Each company must have the minimum number
of men prescribed by law, and will not proceed to
encampment without such number.
Those who have arms, or can procure them,
without regard to their character, will be expected
to take them into service.
The Confederate Quartermsster and Commissary
of Memphis, Tenn, will be expected to furnish
transportation, tents, camp equipage, subsistence
&c. for all troops entering the service at the above
encampments. But to prevent mistake on this
point, it will be proper for the commsndsnt Of the
company, battalion or regiment, as the case may be-
to ascertain certainly that said Confederate officers
will be able to supply them in the foregoing re-
spects before marching into encsmpmert.
The commanders or ranking officers at all the
encampments in the State, are hereby required to
report weekly to the Governor the companies en-
tering the service st their respective encampments
that have heretofore entered the ihereat
in obedience to the proclamation aforesaid, the
strength of each company, to what service it be
longs, whether cavalry, infantry, or artillery, and
such other information as may be conceived to be
of importance to their organization and discipline
By command of Governor IsHAN G. HARRIs, Com
mander -in"Chief. JAMES ". MCHExRY,
Adjutan. General.
Nemnhis hpneal conY one week oct2S.lR