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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-04-12
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a DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

IA Letters of administration having
been granted to the subscriber, on the estate of
Geo. Ritchey, late of Union Township decd, all
persons indebted to said estate notified to make
payment Immediately, and those having claims "a
gainst said estate will present them properly
authenticated for settlement. LEVI RiTCHEY,
March s, 1861. Admir-.
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VINO sEdT TEEM.-=OId mother Banner was
Plous 5ut poor IN The midst OF her extreme
want, her trust and confidence was nut in
God.
1t was late enc chilly night in the autumn
OF the year, when two rather wild young men
were passing her cottage on their way home.
One oithem had under his arhssone loayes of
bread which he had purchased at the village
store. faint light glimmered from Mother
Benner's easement. Said the one who had the
loaves TO his companion
'Let US have some fun with the old won.
an 2''
"Agreed," said the other.
They approached the house, and peeping in
TO the window, saw the old woman upon her
knees BY the health, where few enbers we've
mouldring in the ashes. She was engaged in
prayer. They listened and heard her oferino
an honest petition for bread. She was utterIV
Gesthgte of bread.
10 turtherance oftheir fun, one of them with
the loaves climbed softly up the roof Of the COT
tage and dropped one loaf after the other down
the chimney. AS the bread rolled down on the
hearth, they caught the lady's eye, and in the
fulness OF her heart she exclaimed
'sThank the Lord bless the Lord for his
bounty"
"But the Lord didn't send them,'' shouted
voice from the chimney.
"Yeshe did," said she, undauntedly athe
Lord sent them, and the Devil brought
them"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-04-12

situate IN Liberty Township, Bedford County,
and taken in execution, as the property OF John
A. Osborn.
ALSO, One tract of land containing 55 a.
cres more or less, about 80 acres cleared and
under tence, with a two story log dwelling
house and small log stable thereon erected, ad-
joining lands, OF William Cook, George Trout
man and others, situate 10 Harrison Township,
Bedford County, and taken in execution, as
the property OF Samuel Miller
ALSO, All Defendant, Frederick Sinners,
right title and interest, IN and TO one tract OF
land, containing $50 acres more or less, about
l2O acres cleared and under fence, with a two
story log dwelling house, Tenant house, double
log barn, and other out buildings thereon erec-
led, also an apple orchard thereon, adjoining
lands of Michael Schater, David Goghenour
and others, situate in Union Township, Bed
fofd County, and taken 10 execution as the
property Of Frederick Sinner.
ALSO, One lot of ground, in the Town of
Pieasantville, fronting about 80 feet on the
Johnstown road, and extending back abou: 900
feet, to land OF Jacob H. Wright, with a two
story frame house thereon erected, adjoining
lot OF Andrew Horn on the East, and Public
Road on the West, situate 10 St Clair Town
ship, Bedford County, and taken in execution,
as the property OF David Sleek.
ALSO, One tract of land, containing $50
acres, more or less, about 30 acres of which is
cleared and under fence, with two story log
dwelling house, Blacksmith shop, Wagonma-
ker shop and log stable thereon erected, adioln-
ing lands of Frederick Steuby, George MAY
aud others, situate in Juniata Township, Bed
ford County, and taken in execution as the
property Of George Troaman.
ALSO, One tract of land, containing $50
acres, more or less, about Is acres cleared and
under fence. with story and half log house,
log stable and Saw Mill thereon erected. also
an apple orchard thereon, adjoining lands of
Joseph Mills, John Mills, heirs Eano others,
situate IN MonIoe Township, Bedford County,
and taken in execution, as the property Of
Jacob G. Boor
ALSO, One tract of land, containing 100
acres, more or less, about 20 acres cleared and
under fence. with two story log dwelling
house, and small stable thereon erected, adioiD-
ing lands of William Becqueth, John Ing and
and others, situate in Monroe Township, Bed
ford County, and taken in execution, as the
property q CASTOR Hand
ALSO, One tract of land, containing 10
acres, more or less, about 100 acres cleared and
under fence, with a two story frame dwelling
house, frame Bank barn and other out buildings
thereon erected, also an apple and peach orchard
thereon, adjoining lands of Adam Otto, Joseph
Blackburn, VIM. Border and others, situate in
Napier Township, Bedford County, and taken
in execution, as the property of Jesse Black
burn.
Sherif's Office, Bed JOHN J. CESSNA,
ford, April 9th, '6l. Sheriff.
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VOL. 4. NO. 50.

ORIGiN OF THE GYPsIEs.-The Gypsies are
not Egyptians, as is commonly supposed. but
| are Oh the lowest class OF Indians among ihe o.
tates OIL Hindoslan, commonly called Pariars
or IN HIndostan, Sundars. They are found in
Persia, Turkey, Russia, Hungary, and most of
Tue continental nations, amounting to tnore
than seven hundred thousand they all snsak
0nr language, differing only in small degree
from each other, as the provincial accents of y
kingdom may differ, aad this language is nearlg
the same-the Hindosanee. The em;gral,on
OF this people from their own country is at-
ltIboted 10 the war of TImour Beg, f4081 a,
which period their arrival in EufoDa !. -
bfmed bg historical authorities. So cruel ug.s
the conqueror, that one hundred lhousans pho
surrendered as slaves, were put 10 death in
consequence OF which, universal panic seized
the Inhabitants, and they fed in all dlrect,ons
TIE Sundars gradually fndlng their way INTO
Europe. The features of the Gvpsies DiainIv
showed their eastern origin but they had 90
well contrved to dUpe The European iobab,-
tants that, TILL the advancement of OTientaIIit-
eraGre, their country could never be cIearlv
traced. In England, where they arrived io The
time of Henry VIII, they met the tas.e of the
vulgar BY pretended skill IN asrology. and The
art OF PaImistry, bringing with them their ma
tive tricks of juggling. That the GvDs,es are
OF the race mentioned, can scarcely be doubted.
when we put all The reasons together for estab-
fishing the theory. The dale OF the SCATTERING
OF The Indian tribes by Timour Beg agrees with
That OF theu emigration to Europe their Ian
Snage accords with that OF Hindostanee their
persons strongly resemble the people of that
countFy---so much Sc, that the troops of Him.
dostan stuck the British officers with surprise
when they joined their armies, as so nearly re-
'embing these people /; and their customs and
mode OF life IN every respect are perfectly in
accordance with those Of the Sundars both are
ilthy aad disgusting in their habits both are
given 10 steal; both dislike to communicate
beir language to strangers they are remarka-
bly, fond OF horses they prefer food killed b,
disease they have similar dances they are
llike wanderers, and are averse to civilized life
hey equally dislike agricultural pursuits, and
practice MUSIC, or travel about with their tin.
Ser's tools, ready 10 work at every door their
marriage customs are similar. The belief that
he GyPses were Egyptians arose from tie re-
1ort circulated by the first OF them, thatthev
we're pilgrims from Egypt. The G ypsies have
10 particular religion, all professediy conforms
ng 10 that of the countries where they dwell.
'ut being for the most part, destitute of faith.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-04-12

WOODEN NUTMEGs OUTDoNE.-There is a
Partisan dandy, who, we think, rather outdoes
Connecticut. C had at his residence a
complete costume OF groom. When offering
an attention to one of the ialr sex, he used to
say, sPermit me to send you boquet by my
black servant" He then repaired to his garret
took out his backing bottle, polished his face
and hands, put on his livery, and knocked at
the lady's door. "Here," he tsaid, ssare some
flowers, sent oy my master ito madame" He
had spent the last FIVE francs in the purchase
Madame was SO delighted with the present,
that she presented louis to the bearer. That
is clear pocketing of three dollars, and lady
favor into the bargain.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-04-12
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

IA Letters of Administration having
been granted to T he subscriber, on the estate OF
Isaac Grove, late of Monroe Township, dec'd all
persons indebted to said estate, areI hereby, notified
to make payment Immediately, and those having
claims against the will present them properly
authenticated for settlement.
JESSE GROVE, West Providence,
JOHN l.. GROVE Monroe,
March 8. 1861. Administrators
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-04-12

GFThe English travellers complain that
they are SO hurried III our hotels and so little
in our stage coaches. An Irish traveller took
diaerent view OF he case. Honest Pat came
IN ct one o'clock and was called up IN hall an
hour.
And what will ye charge for the bit of
lodging!"
"Twenty-fve CENTS" was the reply
"An' sure it was kind of We TO call me so
arly; If I'd slept till morning, I'd not had the
money to pay the BILL"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-04-12

U-A raw Irishman, on his first sight of a
locomotive, declared thai it was the DEVIL
"No." said his companion, "it's stameboat
hunting for wather."
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-04-12

TThe editor of the Belfast Star, (Rep.)
says be is afraid "Mr. Lincoln lacks backbone
For The Lords sake, how long backbone do
you wish man to have
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-04-12
4 IST OF GRAND JURORS

n Drawn for a
PrlI Term, 5th Monday, t29th day. 1861.
John w. Crissman, Foreman, Daniel n
Bear, Samuel r. Botomfeld, Jacob g. Brig
gle, Abraham Bennett, John C!aycomb, Jacob
Coplon, Emanuel D!ehI, David Ditz, Adam
Diehl, Peter K. Hllegas, Rudolph Hoover,
George w. Holar, John johnson, Jacob Kiter,
Henry c, Lashley, Cyrus S. Over, Lewis Piper
Thos. c. Reighart, Joseph S. Biddle, Christian
Snowberger, James Taylor, John Wolf, Phil
lip Zimmers, Jr.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-04-12

O-"Mr Brown, you said the defendant was
honest and intelligent. What makes you
think so-ase you well acquainted with the
gentleman ?"
sNo SIR, never seen him.
"Why then do you come to such concu-
sion 4"
"Causs he takes ten newspapers, and pays
for them IN aduanee 10
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-04-12
! Jul . Il ui vs.
Geo. H. RoBB,
TT A<OD3i
Sec'y. of Wolf River TIP. Relief Gem

A PFC JoKE.-We had a hearty laugh the
other day, at hearing friend tell of man
who was attempting TO put yoke on a pig
He had cornered grunter in room having a
glazed window. when the animal, believing
they were preparing to infringe upon its full
freedom, went with single bound through the
window.
"Drat it," SAID the old man, looking after
him moment, 'sl've got your dimensions any,
how-seven by nine exactly !"
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E,Lochlel, Lochiel! beware OF the day
When the lowlands shall meet in battle array
For 6eld OF the dead rushes red on my sight,
And the clans of Culioden are scatter'd in fight
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-04-12

TaE Kansas SuFFgRERs.-One of the reyief
Committee Rascais exposed By Republican,
BrOfher.-We find the following expose IA The
DoniPhan county Kansas WhitecIoud Chief,
(ReP,l 1t shows how Republican phian-
tbropist diSposes Of donations sent to suffering
Kansas:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-12

How to Make Peace.

The New York Herald, which is grea
on sensations, astonished its readers th'
other day by gravely proposing as com
promise between the government and th'
rebels, that the United States Government
and the Rebel Confederacy shall Immediate
ly adjourn their whole quarrel for 1.-TWO o.
three years." and at once unite their great
armies now in the field, and turn then
against England, Spain and Mexico. pro
ceediDg to despoil those governments Of thu
Canadas, of Cuba, Of the north half of Mex
leo, and of whatever other property and
possessions as they may have lying loose
around the edges of the North American
Continent. When the little job is com.
pleted, it then proposed to reconstruct thu
Union, but if that cannot be done, then to
separate into two Republics and divide the
plumber, and thereafter live on terms oil
friendship and affection.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-12

ly back of the capitol. Everybody speaks
well of the robust men of the Minnesota
First.
1t is thought we shall remain here for
some time, probably during the session of
Congress, fno forward movement is made
southwark.
Within circle of three hours march
around Washington, there is an army of
about 10000, and to day or to morrow
eight more regiments are expected to arrive.
Senator Wilkinson and our members of
Congress are here; and Hon. Cyrus AID
rich, l should think has most of bis precious
time taken up in ranking letters for the
Minnesota Volunteers, judging from the
numerous letters I see the boys send home
with his signature inscribed on the envelope.
He visited our camp last evening.
I have not had an opportunity for seeing
the sights" yet ; our time has been taken
up with pitching our tents and making ours
selves comfortable. If we have no precipi-
tate movement South, look out for some
sketches in my next. PRIVATE.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-12

regiments about Washington. The Star
OF last night proDounces it one of the "crack
volunteer corps about Washington"
Minnesota may well be proud oil her boys.
You may depend that L'etoile du Nord will
never be disgraced by the first regiment.
Ool. German was warmly received by
General Scott. and is daily complimented
by military men for the able manner in
which he drills his men.
The hospital department is in first rate
condition, the very best of tents and ambu-
iancs have been furnished and every thing
is in "apple pie" order. There are 10 serious
cases of illness in the camp. LIB.
T. S. Firing was heard last night in the
neighborhood of the Long Bridge, and
rockets were sent up. We have been una
BILE to ascertain what was. the cause of it.
1t is limited that we will march into Vir-
ginia in couple of days.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-12

INDUCEMENTS TO ENLIsr.-Recruiting
rendezvous will be established throughout
the Northern States to fill up the regiments
in the regular service-those in which the
Northwest are more particularly interested
being the. 10th infantry, Col. Portor, head
headquarters at Chicago; the 10th infantry
Col. Candy, at Indianapolis and the 18th
infantry, Col. Sherman, at Jefferson Bar.
racks, near st. Louis. Enlistments in these
regiments are for FIVE years, and the usual
inducements will no doubt be offered by
Congressional action during the coming
session. The American soldier has received
160 acres of land for his services in all for.
mer wars. This bounty will again be of.
fered.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-12

The ARMY OF THE UNION According
to the statement of Secretary Cameron,
there is in the field in the service of the
United States government an army of 3OO,-
900 men-more than three times as many
as the great captain, Napoleon, commanded
at the battles of Austerlitz, Wagram or
Marengo. This immense army has been
improvised within ten weeks-since the
18th OF April, and with the exception Of
the troops in Missouri, and those few en-.
gagged in the skirmishes at Phillippi, Rom
ney and a few other points, the men have
been doing nothing but drilling. In that
time they have &C uired soldiers expert
ence in everything except actual warfare,
and they seem to be as far from that as
ever.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-12
"Linc0lM's ImpudeMce."

Under this caption the Richmond En-
9u,,er of June 18th says:
A piece of impertneuce, entirely in char
acter with Lincoln's government, was at.
tempted towards Governor Letcher, which
was promptly and pointedly repealed
A pardon was sent from Lincoln to the
Governor, for convict in the Penitentiary,
who had been sentenced for robbiDg the
mail by the late Federal Court in this city,
which the Governor returned with the fol-
lowing letter:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
RICHMOND, Virginia, June Z, 1861.
To HIS Erceelency, abraham Lincoln, Presi-
dent of the United States:
SIR II am instructed by His EXcellency,
the Governor of Virginia, to return to you the
accompanying documents from the Department
of State U. S. A.
The Commonwealth of Virginia not being
one of the United States of America, the power
of the Chief Executive CT that Nation Is not
recognized by the government of this State.
am, sir. very respectfully,
Your obedent servant.
s. BASSET FRENCH
A. D. C. to the Governor of Virginia.
A pleasing confidence is exhibited in a
conundrum by the New York Leader:
Why is Gen. Scott like the Strait of Constan.
tinople? Because he is the Boss-for.us.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-12

The Washington correspondent of the
Journal of Commerce notes that it is not de.
MED by Mr.. Seward in his recent despatch,
that Jefferson Davis has written letter to
the President, deprecating the continuance
of the war. But the existence of such let
ter is not confirmed. Mr.. Seward merely
alleges that no offer of compromise has been
made. President Davis very recently de-
clared in bis letter to the Maryland Com.
mittee that he never would make another
overture for negotiation, but would accept
one. It may be we'll doubted whether any
letter or overture of any kind has been or
will be received by Mr.. Lincoln from Mr..
Davis. But, at any rate, it is automatically
stated that no terms of compromise will be
listened to by this Administration, or will be
proposed by Congress at the coming session.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-12
Organization Of the House.

GALUsHA A. Grow, of Pennsylvania,
was elected Speaker of the House, on
Thursday, on the second ballot. Hon.
EMERSON ETHERIDaE of Tennessee, was
chosen Clerk, leaving the redoubtable For
NEY out in the cold. This last election is a
deserved compliment to one of the most gal
liant Union men of the South.
WIN. S: KING, of Minneapolis, editor of
the atlas, and Col. ALDR1CH's BOSWELL,
was chosen Postmaster of the House.
Truly" very mean men do get Office"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-12

ASSERTED INSANITY OF QUEEN VICTo-
R1A.-Queen Victoria was to have held her
first drawing since the death of the Duchess
of Kent, her mother, on the 10th ult. That
sad event is said to have been misfortune
little anticipated by the friends of the
Queen. Letter writers hesitate to repeat
the stories current in society and at the
clubs respecting the strange conduct of the
Queen since the calamity above referred to-,
many Of which, no doubt, are untrue or ex-
aggerations. The correspondent of the
New York Post says that beyond question
"this noble woman's senses received shock
which may result fatally, and many sad
hearts look forward to the 10Th with fore
boding and anxiety"
1t is the curse of English royalty that
they must marry outside of Great Britain,
and into Protestant families only. Unfor.
tunately Professionalism is not the religion
of kings, and the copjugal boquet is not as
large to select from. The position of the
Princess Frederick William of Prussia.
Oldest daughter of the Queen, is said to be
a very unhappy one. The second daughter
of the Queen, the Princess Alice, is about
to be married to Prince Louis of Hesse,
but this is said to be love affair, and the
marriage to be the desire of both the Young
DeOple most concerned.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-12

ANOTHER character in the drama of re-
bellion has recently turned up. Pierre
Soule, whose movements have heretofore
been kept in the shade, has recently been on
visit to JEFF. Davis, at Richmond, to con-
fer with him in regard to the defences of
New Orleans.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-12

The Richmond bogus Convention have
adopted ordinances annulling all acts passed
by the Legislature of Virginia commenda.
tory of General Winfield Scott, and order
ing the name of Scott county to be changed
to Davis, and that of Buchanan county to
Stephens.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-12

THE REBEL ARMY NOT QUITE SO NUMEROUS
IMPRISONMENT OF BRITISH SURJECTS-
THE NEGROES.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-12

Russell of the London Times at New
Orleans
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-02-26
AssaulI onu Congressman.

Representative Van Eyck, Of New York,
says that an attempt was l:aGe to assassinate
hin. on Friday hight on Cupito! Hill, Wash.
ington. \ man came behind lli,u and struck
blow with knife, piercing his clothing. and
a memorandum book &nd u Globe newspaper,
which we're in lis pocS7t--but inflicted no
wound.
Mr.. Van Wyck says he knocked him down
and then another nsn came up, striking hun
with knife which he warded oil with has lett
hand. Which WAS cut. and knnck;;d. - in "s'.n-
tuInnS Tue nrSt assassin. just then lie was
struck q severe blow on the head by a third
man, and knocked down inscnsihle When
he recovered, he sag two men leading OF an.
other, apparently wounded. lie is coniined 10
his bed under care OF DR.. Lee, but gives the
distinct narrative Of this attempt ut asSaSsiua.
ton.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-02-26
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