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ENGEL HOUSE,
4tM Ill lama STREET re

THE subscriber, having renovated and refurnished
this old established House, is prepared to re-
ceve guests. He invites his friends and the travel
ing public 10 give him call. Having new furni-
tuTe, new beds, and erything necessary render
hearty cheer to those in want of temporary home,
he fatters himself that those who stay with him,
will find themselves at the right place.
He is fully prepared 10 receive visitors to the
Springs and all having business with the courts or
otherwise.
Ample stabling and carriage house IS attached to
the Hotel.
Boarders will be received on favorable terms
ISAAC MENGEL, JR.
Bedford April 20, 1850.
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R BEDFORD HOTEL

H L d + ORD II @ I + l.
AND GENERAL STAGE OFFICE
The subscriber respectfully begs leave to an
nounce that he has leased the Bedford Hotel, on
Pitt Street, where he would be happy TO meet his
old friends, and the public generally.
1t is not his design TO make many professions as
to what he viii do, but he pledges his word tFat
his most energetic efforts will be employed to rem
der comfortable all who give hlm call. The
house will be handsomely fitted up, and but
careful and attentive servants wll be engaged.
Persons visiting he Bedford Springs, we'll as
those attending Court, and the travelling communi-
ty generally, respectfully invited to give him a
call and Judge for themselves.
DJ~Boarders taken by the week, month, or year :,
on favorable terms.
Gy-Ampe and comfortable stabIing is attached
10 this Hotel, which will always be attended by a
careful hosIer. Also, safe and convenient car
ria ge house.
ALL THE STAGES STOP AT THIS HOTEL.
JOHN HAFER,
Aug. /, 1860. Proprietor.
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received large stock of American, French and
English pe-fumery. Also, great variety of fine
Soaps for toilet use. Tooth pastes, Hair Tome IS
Hair Dyes, that will color various shades, from a
light brown to jet black, Tooth, Nail, Hair, Sha
wing and Clothes brushes, Combs, Pocket Knives,
Pocket Books. Portmonnaies, Segar cases, &c.
ALSO
Have and will keep constantly on hand, supply
of Coal Oil, Burning fluid and Camphine, with a
great variety of the most mode and best style OF
coal oil and Auid'lamPs.
Pure Wines and Brandes for medical use, Fla
voring Extracts and Spices OF all sorts, Fine Segars,
Snuffs, Chewing and Smoking Tobacco.
Having the agency for all the principal patent
medicines in use, will keep full supply constantly
on hand.
ALSO
Dealer in Books, &c, consisting of Geographical,
Scientific, Religious, Poetical, Historical, Law,
Medical, School and Miscellaneous Works, IN con-
nection with great variety OF plain and fancy
Stationery, Cap, Note, Post, and Wrapping Paper,
Blank Books, OF every size and quality, Diaries,
Blank Deeds, Mortgages, Notes and Receipts
Dg-Olders promptly filed and satisfaction guar
auteed, with regard both to price and quality
C@Physicans' Prescriptions carefully and accu-
rately comp pounded at all hours Of the day night.
Dec. Is, 1859,
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7 w. LINGENFELTER-

~ ATTORNEY AT Law, AND LAND SURVEYOR.
HtH attend NTH PromptnesS TO all business
entrusted to has care.
WILL PRACTICE IN BEDFORD AND FuLrox COUNTIES.
u Office three doors North of the "Inquirer''
Office.
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q NtESSNA 4 SHANNON
E0HN P. REED

ATTORNEY AT LAW, BEDFORD, Pa.
Respectfully tenderS his services to the Publ,
u Office second door North of the Mem
House.
Bedford, Aug. |. 1859.
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a DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

q DMINlSTRATOR'S NOTICE.
IA Whereas Letters of admins
tFation upon the estate Of Jacob Murray, late of
Woodbury. Township, decd, have been granted TO
the undersigned, all persons bed 10 said estate
are requested 10 make immediate payment, and
those having claims against said Estate, will make
the same known withoa delay TO
JOHN B. LONGFNECKER,
Administrator, near Woodbury.
March 22d, 1861.
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June l7,'59.-Iy.
MI S S OLU TI0N

OF EAhl " EhSHiP-
The late hrm OF }. REED x CO, mas been dis
solved by mutual consent, and the books OF the firm
o. Reed Il MInnich have been left in the hands OF
their attorney j. P Reed, and those OF Jacob Reed
for settlement and collection and all persons con-
cerned desiring to save costs must call Immediately
and make settlement, as but little delay will be af-
fordt >.
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HOUSE.
Wv REDFSRn DA

VNI ASkEE NV HUN EhGgE 2 H.
w BEDFORD, PA.
MRS. 5. FILLER would respectfully announce to
her friends in Bedford County, and TO the public
generally, that she has leased for term Of years
the large and convenient brick hotel at the corner
of Pitt and Luliana streets, Bedford, Pa. known as
the ''WASalNGTON HOUSE, and lately kept by
MRS. COOK. This house is being Thoroughly re-
fitted and refurnished, and is now open for the re-
ception of guests. Visitors to the 'sBEDFORO
SPRINGS and persons attending Court, will find
this house pleasant and comfortable temporary
home-Every attention will be paid 10 the comfort
and accommodation of guests The table will at all
times be supplied with the best the markets afford
Charges moderate.
Extensive stabing is attached to this hotel and
a careful and competent hostler viii be in atten-
dance. Special attention will be paid to the accom-
modation of the farming community.
March 30th, 1860.
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RO YOU WANT WHISPERS ?
DO YOU WANT WHISPERS

Do YOU WANT WHISPERS
DO YOU WANT A M0USTACHE?
DO YOU WANT A MOUSTACHE?
BELLINGHAM'sC CELEBRATED STIMULATING
ONGUENT, FOR THE WHISPERS AND HAIR
The subscribers take pleasure in announcing to
the Citizens OF the United States that they have OBJ
ta.ned the agency for, and are now enabled TO Offer
to the Auericar public the above Justly celebrated
and world renowned article.
THE STIMULATING O.bGUE.AT
Is prep red By DR.. c. P. BELLNeHAM, an eminent
physician Of London, and is warranted to bring out
a thick set Of Whiskers a Mustache, IN nom
three to six weeks: This article is the only one Of
the kad used by the Fren4h, and in London aid
Paris II is IN universal use
lisa beaotiial economical, soothing, yet slim
uatng compound, acting as II by magic upon the
ROOTS causing beautiful growth Of uxuTiant hair.
lfapplied to the scalp, it will cure badness and
cause to spring up u place Of the bald spots fine
growth of new LIir. Applied according 10 ciTec-
ions will turn red towy hair dark. and restore
gray hair is original color, leaving it SOFT smooth
and flexible. The ''Onguent' is an Indispensa bic
article ia every gentlemau's toilet, aud after one
weeks use they would uot for any consideration be
without it.
The subscribers are the only Agents tor the arti-
Gle in the United States, to @hom all orders must
be addressed
Price One Dollar box--tor s8le by all Druggists
and Dealeys or a box of the "0nguent Wv Tran-
ted TO have the desired efscD will b. sent TO any
who desi.e il by mail (drecl) securely packed, on
receipt Of price and postage, $l.ls, Apply to OF
address
HORACE L. HFGEMAN y CO.,
Druggists, &c. q William Street, n Y.
March S.
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XII ODBOLD.
IL A' TUNER & REPAIRER.

OF FIanos, Melodeons &c, has made arrangements
to visit this place regularly stated periods The
next visit will be in October. Yearly contracts
made. Price for tuning 81. 90. First class pianos
for sale Orders 10 be left at the ''Gazete' office
ID. l.. u has permission to refer TO the following
persons Tor whom he has tuned
Hon. A King, Hon. s. L. Russell, John Mower
Esq, o. f. Shannon, Esq, DIR. W. II. Watson, Rev.
S. Barnes, Mrs. Freytet
June $3.50.
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gACOR ED

COEs REED
viii now continue the business on the CASH AND
PRODUCE SYSTEM. He will d business on the
SOU ARE, so that he can sell goods at CHEAPER
RATE than ever; he does not wish to charge { ASH
and PROMPT customers with the losses occasioued
by Hon-payiBg eustomers--therefore, Cash OF Pro
duce will govern his trade. He invites his friends
and customers TO call and examine his splendid
NEW GOODS they will be shown with pleasure
and disposed OF at very light profits just opening
and on hand
DRY GOODS, HATS, CAPS.
CLOTHING, SHOES,
QUEENSWARE,
GROCERIES,
And all goods kept in general store.
LADIES can here find all they want for DR. ess o
comfort.
GENTLEMEN need seek no further for their es-
sentals.
Come and examine for yourselves. a ready well
come awaits you.
Nov. 8, 1860.
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DrpARTMENr OF TIE INrERI2R.

D
SIR: have used your Pills in my general and hospital
practice since you made then and hesitate 10
say they the best catharc employ. Their regu
ating action the liver is quick and decided, conse-
quently they admirable remedy for arrangements
Of that organ. Indeed, have seldom found case Of
bilious dsaS obstinate that il did readily yield to
them. Eraternally yours ALONZ0 BALL, n. D.,
Physician Of tie AzlTHe H1sDita5
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Dysentery, Diarrioen, Relax, Worms.

"
Your Pills have had long trial il my practice and
hold them III esteem Of the best apereuts have
ever found Their Alternative effect upon the liver makes
them an excellent remedy when given in small doses for
bij0HS dyScTsry 01at cayrh0a. Their sugar-c0ating
makes them very acceptable and convenient for the
Of women and children.
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Headache, ekTTeadache, Foul stomach,
Bilious Disorders-niver Complaints

From DR.. Theodore Bel, IF Netg York City
Not only your Pills admirably adapted their pur
pose aperent, but find their beneficial effects upon
the Liver very marked indeed They have in nay prac
tee proved efectual for the of bilious coDl-
plants than any remedy mention. sincerely
rejoice that have length purgatiye which is woT-
Thy the confidence Of the profession and the people
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As n Family Physic.
From DR.. E. " Gert,er,git. Ea,y orleans.

Your Pills the prince Of purgas Their excellent
qualities surpass any eathartic possess. They
mild but very and eifecai their action the
bowels which makes them inyaiuaJ- 70 IN the daily
treatment Of disease.
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DyspepsIa, Impurity of lac blood.

From ReD. J. = Htaes Ids0T Of 4drsb Cieb Boston,
DR.. AVER have used your Pills with extraordinary
in my family aud among those called visit
in distress. To regulate the organs Of digestion and
purify the blood, they the very best remedy have
ever known, and can confidently recommend them TO
my friends. Yours, J. Y. HINES.
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EARUGS AND BOOKS.
& " "a

JuLIAxNA STREET, BEOFoRD, Pa,
IN tie stand formerly occupied By Dr.. F. G. Rsanns
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-06
TIE REGIMENTS II QUARTERS.

The following are the quarters OF the different resi-
ments music ed into service: go
First Regiment National Guards, Col. w. H. Allep,
l. 900 men, Hospital building, Staten Island.
The Second Regiment n. \. State Militia, Col.
Tompkins, $50, are encamped on the Battery. -
Col. Wison's Sixth Regiment Volunteer Hlll ia, 600
strong are quartertd ia the old Government houses,
Staten Island.
A company Of the Naval Brigade, under Lieut.. Bart
lett are chartered ia the Government building, staten
Iflaud The Brigade has been accepted by the State
authorities. o,,
The Second Regiment Advance Guard, Col Olmsted,
oc-uuy the quarters az No. 2i9 William street.
The Thirteenth Regiment, Westchester Chasseurs,
Col Iaueiug have 4G2 men at No 70 broadway, while
the remainder occupy the Fegimentai depot IN Duare
street.
The LIST Regiment New.York Union Volunteers
Col G. f. Pratt have 300 quartered in the Ola Reg-
ment drill room, and 800 in company barracks.
The Isl Regiment National Zouaves, Col. McChes-
new 400 are uuarcfed at the Diyiaon Arsenal corner
Elm and White streets, and 400 &C Iammany Han.
The ZoUaves have recei, &c their uniforms.
The LIST Regiment California Volunteers, Col. Baker,
have 20 quartr.od at no. J3l Broadway, ana ooJ
In company barracks.
The lst REGIMENT German Rifles, Col. Bienker, si3
men ore dul.rered nc Palace Garden.
The L., Regiment Scott Life Guard, Col. Hudson,
are quariered at the Central Park Arsonal
The 10Th Regiment, Highland Guards, are not quar-
tered nor fed by The General Depart
frent They viii occupy quarters nj Sandy Hook.
The New.York state Steuben Volunteers, Colonel j..
T. Beudix $50 men, are Ia barracks at LaudeIumn s,
near the Railroad Depot.
The NCw-York L6,aves. Colonel Hawkins, have
been transferred 10 Cu5 IL Garden, where the will
main until ordered into service.
The Ist Regiment Advance Guard, Colonel DGEyea,
are chartered Font schuyler 200 strong. Part Of
the r, Cnent are ,ncamped about the fort.
The 20ti Regiment y. \. ). NJ, 200 men, from
kingston n. Y are quaTtered NJ the barracks in
the Civ Hall Park. They have been ordered 60 ie-
turn home, but it is expected that the order will be
countermanded.
The 55ih Regiment have been ordered TO private
quarters, but receive utiOns from Division ArlcuaL
The United Turner kihes Colonel Sigl $50 men, are
CHARTERED ~ Turtle Bay.
Colonel Barry, Of the 6gth auXiaryl Regiment, has
taken quarters at No. 50 Chatham street, where bis
men will be installed to-day.
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MILITARY AFFAIRS IN BROOKLYN.

The reserve Of the 18th Reg ment, numbering 400
men, mostly of large stature, still quartereJ at tho
Arsenal. After delay Of nearly weeks, they havs
at length been provided with their Uniforms, aud pre-
sent very neat, soldierly appearance. Yesterday
morning there Divine service in the large drif
room. the men being formed in hollow square. Tho
Rev. Henry Beden OBLIGATED, and the Trenane flnily
eang several hymns and patriotic songs. AZ The con-
cuson of the ervices the Star Spaog led Banner was
sung, the men joiLing in chorus, ending with three
hearty cheers for the flag With the exception Of ono
fun company which has ben organized since the de-
parture of the main portion oftae regiment the men
are ell recruits for the companies rog at Annapolis
The officers Of the newly organized company, designate
Cd by the letter T., follows: C1pt, JJhn IL
stone; Lientenants Oliver Cotter and Nm. Ii. sharp.
Ii is expected that the will be seat of Tues
day Tomorrow to join the main bsdy. The 18th
Regiment il qusrtcred at the Armory, and there is
much in quence OF report that their
will not be required. 1t is stated that If any
more three-mOnths men are wanted hey will be the
& cst that Will be called upon.
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NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, MONDAY. MAY g. 1861.

sung. THIS was followed By prayer BY Or. Lock-
wood, aud the Doxology, when the Chaplain pro-
nOunced the Benedicion.
Tracts were distributed among the soldiers by tie
members Of the Young Mems Christian Association.
The meeting was not 20 large az was expected, oW'
ing 10 the non arrival Of 300 men IRON up the river
is tbs desire of the officers Of the Z0uaves that the
enrolment Of Christian young men may be encouraged
by the establishment Of religious eervees among the
soldiers The Chaplain devotes all his me ana atten-
ton to this parment. 1t Is propo'ed 70 open SUP
scripion list. with the object Of publishing hymn
book for soldiers Col Merritt will be haj py 10 re-
oeiye any material aid that may be offered lot CON-
peiing the organization of the regiment .,,,..
On Friday evening patriotic concert VIZ DC giVen'
at which several popular vocalists viii assist
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-06
THE FIFTy-FIFTH REGIMENT.

The Finy-Fifh Regiment, the Lafayette Guard,
Colonel IL Gal, composed Of French citizens are much
chagliued bccauEe they have not bccu called
into active service We earnestly call the at
tention of the Administration to the fact that
this gallant body is now suffering, Tor it is COM
posed largely Of working-uen who, at the first
call of their adopted country gave mp their means OF
living aud are Low waltipg without resources 70 be
placed in service 1t is that should be looked
into at once otherwise the Government may lose their
Invaluable services. The Administration has much 10
look after comprised with traitors and obliged 10 ez-
femporize resources at every tuN; and the troops
should have confidence in ia deposition to do them all
Justice, NOTWITHSTANDING delays
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NlA.uINGTnN nIGnTs ARNN RLLIl.I.
Asy3lg 1861.
A SPIKING HOAX.
10 q. Ela,,ef ~ y Y T,.lEat.

TO the EiitsrJ TIE " y Tr.5E1e
SIR: A notice appeared in one OF yoaf daily i'SUei
iunang ths the howizeg belonging 20 Compsly H. Sew nt
Regiment were spiked Annapolis BY sole pssons while
ytiag sud your paper copied into oe journals
In efrauce which would please tue conIsry much we'd
az my.e beug member thereof sud be % their credit yoa
will yourself Of the opportunity 10 contradict ihe sane
oar LowitIes uere spiked touched. stree
guard placed them ard Oyge euou h %
even handle but the contrary loaded viii earistcr
shot ready service dining the whole OF nsTth g. tHs
city SAMUEL DANA.
Tt.,tt;ggt,s Anil 1861.
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49, favor Of their county, intrenohed IN power, ana
OtheTwse high and station G aSe a aap they
tay are Ien0anng sni s an inexpres6le Of
have sM1 and pride t. us to know that the General
cSc Of the army remains Ike an i@PT reg, Ss W SGI
trees at the post of duty and glory and tnM &c u
Continue to The last to uphold that flag and deiena H.
n necessary, with his sword, even if his native STATE
should 0ssailn. - MN.
That your career Of rare distinction may De pro-
lonred for many years Of continued usefulness 10 your
country and happiuess to yourself and that you may
live TO see that great country once more III the ENJOY
ment Of the prosperity and renown among nations 10
which your wisdom in council and your sword IN Oal-
lie have 90 largely contributed is the anxious earnest
hope Of those who here unite in rendering 10 you ho
only the assuraL # their profound respect put W
we believe you will value as highly, the
tribute Of loyal American hearts. -. oo,,
We have the honor to remsin with tne hgnes, uON
Alteration dear Sir your friends aud fellow ci'i@es
ALEXANDER BENRl, iiC.;; P .rs1T if,,tTu
RICHARD NAUX, " ~ ~ "a ~ t5rFp -
THO. CUYLER, -, u HlA'AN--SA1'''
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THE SECOND REGIMENT.

The "a Regiment, oncampcd on the Battery, being
iuslldieenly provided for the CommIee on saturday
morning forwarded the following dispatch 10 the Gov
eiuOr: - -,
NEw-YURE Mey g. 1861.
To Governor MORGAN, Albany 80
The ID Rt.neut NeYork STATE Mia, 90 men, passed the
M ,b on hc Battery Storm without Uosts mattresses,
Sufficient clothing food They had no light They are leu
~ ri, case S. DRAPER ChtiIm,U.
To that dspatch the following reply wac received:
ALBANY. May 4 leel-l p. IL.
Ia reply 10 your message The Governor about ts "a Rcs
mont you informed SANFORD has full rhoy 10
provide for tie J. ". tEAu, Jk.f AdJ'Jeh'
The following in regard TO this subject, has been
sent to us: -, a.,
CAN'T ApERsoy. NEw.YoES, Nay 4, 1901.
GovemorF d. M0EG,S. Albany, eew.l oIk;
The te uephc tespssch sent by Mr. Draper today Wa
mi..a,c He have peay % blankets and tsats We ~
shor, al 3.tresses not having made reguton for u
needed tut al We need, although We hada aMd
uisut on ccaunt OF the We now col0ftaie
General Arthur hs done everything for that re ie
ht atces ere shor. OF the first mig swas owing T. the
eso which we eied they informed us int Giere
vas everything ntoessory did not spPy TO the sIter
msUpr- Generals Department Tor any thing
o. w g. TOMPkINS, Colons. Second Reg EIent.
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To s. DRAPFn
C,rr A1nEn-ov ~. YoEk. Msy :. Io6l.
UNION COLLEGE zOUAvES.

At the beginning OF the Summcs Term, May L. there
was an enthusiasts meeting Of the studentf pf Union
College, for the parpose of forming volu ner eoEpa.
nv in defense of our country. After 80 patriotic
appeals, Committee was appointed, m on the fol-
lowing day the organization was compsed under the
name of tue Union College Zouayes, with Prof. f..
Pesrer Captain, J. NJ Bailey First lieutenant, and
5. B1ssto~ Second Lieutenant Tbs patriotic spirit
smclg sIudens and Faculty docs hsaor to old Union.
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DIPLOMATIC NEws.-A dispatch from Montgomery
TO New-0rleans paper has the following:
"Dr. DeCastro, the Brazilian Minister, arrived here
last night and says he had an interview with Presi-
dent Lincoln, and that all she foreign diplomats ~
Washington sympathize with the Confederate Ststss.
and think their GoveruTenis viii oppose blockade g
tie Southern por,r.r
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CARD FROM REMINGTON 4 soys.

To ne Editor ~ The y. J. Tribune
Sir: Our attention has beea called 10 a. article Iir
THE tribune Of the 5h ut 10 relation 10 10 nuskes
seized in New York. consigned BY Cooper Pond o. that
ely and there Seems pTopEey IN times As hcse t 81,
persons 10 dcfe eif Bcstion ss5u 10 ysa he foosns
briel statement Of facts: -,
The senior member Of our f< aA been en sa ~ NOR
hity In the manufacture " tre-aIms and tbsf
parts and we have within le last twelve y,s,
about heea thousand Of various noaei; i' We
Government We have 80 recently executed
the War Department ioT lhe aiiefcr0s Of ,%ony ~
lock muske,s the Ma Pri1aT, ana nave
similar alterations OF FOE Cooper fouo sd one' s
dealers OF your city BESIDE fun ishins them &c. ~
citizens. - e.. -. -.
A. regards rn hing southern seeding states eolipls OF
inayidas with tina 10 ued against our Government We
would sooner sp ythe torch TO WORKS hsn .nseT hon 70
,b.- cSaieder; Ia u. REMINGTON SONS.
Ufoa. May "a 1861,
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BANKERS, SOUTHERN LETTERS.

The following extracts are from letters received by
leading clearinghouse IN this city from their agents
in the States designated
"LOUIsyILLT, MAY ], 1861.
al do not think it prudent to keep property here
now, for / fear that Kentucky will be dragged into
Secession although believe there is large ority
in the State in favor OF remaining in the Union but
have lost the greater part Of my confidence in the State
remaining after Virginia and Tennessee have gone"
NAsHnLE, April 80, 1861.
Many of our best citizens are and nave been Union
nnen. and even now i am convinced that the people
Of Tennessee desre peace, and would do all in their
power 20 promote that desirable object; but between
The two parties fear viii be driven into the diff
Guilty. Our Legislature have as yet done nothing.
learn that many prominent want 70 hold on and let
Congress meet and zee what can be done. We all
know that war with the North will ruin all trade, and
once fairly begun man can say where 1t viii end
tie peore of the North should endeavor 10 conciate
the South and not break up once glorious Confed-
eracy.
81 know Tennessee win do al in her power to hold
the Union together in evidence OF which look at cur
vote last February" ,.. go,
/" We arc determined to keep Old Kentucky in the
Union