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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30
BEDFORD INQUIRER.

In the last Gazette appears call Tor a
"Democra.ic Meeting" in which il is stated
that the present war is for ''sutjugation" and
for ssthe subverslon of the Constitution. 1t
is signed by Johu s. Schell, Chairman, and
John P. Reed, Secretary. In the same paper
ia card or racantaton of persons who signed
the call for Union meeting, in which they
say, that the Republican party sis now waging
a war for the con6scation of negro slaves in
the Slave States, and is trampliDg under foot
the Constitution Under this is another card
signed by number of persons agreeing to
the above We stated last week that the Sc.
cessionists pat the name of Mr.. VIM. Spidle
to the card, without any authority by him, as
he signed the Union call in good faith, and no
other. Hon. VIM. T. Daugherty, also, states
publicly, that he gave them no authority to
put bis name to the card These fellows are
not only seeessionists and traitors, but forgers
also! We presume that this weeks number of
the Gazette, will contain other names, and il
our next paper we intend to publish the cards,
with the pames of the secessiouists and trail
tors attached, SO that they may be put on
record, that their descendants and future gen.
erstions, may know where these men were to be
found in the most perious times 10 the history
of the Great Republic.
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RusSelI'S Run.

The Battle of the 2lst ult., instead Of being
called Bulls Run, by the English journals,
should be called "John Bulls Run, to CONS
memorate the fact that Mr.. RUSSELL, of The
Times, who described a fight which he mover
weHt within five miles of, was the first to set
spurs to bis horse and run away, arriving at
Washington muchsin advance of all other fuN
gitives. Perhaps We, more significant title
would be "fhe Battle Of Russell's Run"
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Union MRETING.

The cit izens Of Bedford County, without dis
tinction of party, are requested, to assemble in
Mass Convention at the Court House in the Bor-
ough of Bedford, on Tuesday evening, the Sd day
OF September next to take counsel together in re-
gard to the present alarming condition of the coun-
try, and devise to aid, to the extent of their
abity, the efforts now being made to carry the
war for the suppression Of the unnatural and ini-
qutous rebellion against the most beneficent gov
ernment in the world All who earnestly and sin
eerely desire the integrity aud perpetnity of the
Union and the Supremacy Of the Constitution and
laws OF the United Ststes, and are in favor of
crushing out rebellion and treason wherever when
ever, and however manifested, cordially invited
to attend.
The highest interest Of the country and Of civil
and religious Liberty throughout the world demand
from every loyal citizen an energy and zeal equal
to the great emergency and it is therefore hoped
there will be grand rally, worthy of the cause
and the occasion.
A
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DIVISION OF VIRGINIA.-The Convention
now in session at Wheeling is agitating the
subject Of dividing Virginia into two States
An ordinance OIL the subject has been report
ed as being discusied. The question most
likely to embarass the Convention is q matter
of boundary. sfSolne Members the Intel-
lIgoncer says, "are disposed to get as much
territory as possble-a few, we believe, pre-
fer the whole State" The ordinance promo
ses to form q new State out of that portion of
Virginia lying north and west of the Alleghas
ny mountains, the line % division beginning
on the top of the Clinch mountain, on the line
dividing Tennessee and Virginia, and running
thence with the top of said mountain, Rich
Mountain, &C., to and on the county line d.
Viding Fairfax and Prince William county to
the Potomac river. 1t also proposes to submit
the question of division to the vote of the
people of ali the c0unties included in the new
State.
Ii Is evident that the proposition to erect
new State now finds favor with nearly all
the members of the Convention, and tho boun-
dary proposed by the ordinance is the natural
one of dividing mountain line. 1t takes 10 the
counties contiguous to the Capitol of .he coun,
try, aud includes he grave Of Washington.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30

To the exclusion of many other matters We
this week publish the great speech Of Hon.
Joseph Holt, at Louisville, on the 18th Of Ju-
ly last. Mr.. Holt is Southern man, and sop.
ported Breckenridge for President, aud was
Post Master General, and Secretary of War +,
under Mr.. Buchanan Reader, lend this pa
per to every subscriber of the Gazette, that he
mar read this great speech.
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THE TREASoNABLE PRESS.

That staunch Democratic journal, The ". Y
Leader, thus discusses the question just now
most prominent 10 the public mind:
elf the members of Mr.. LiDcoln's Cabinet
desire to convince US that they are heartily
and strongly resolved to maintain the Union,
prompt legal action must be taken for the sup
preston of all journals advocating TIE Rebel
cause, and published within reach OF the Fed.
eral authorities. All persons, also, who are
engaged in giving aid and comfort to the ene@
my, either by information, words of encourage
ment, or the forwarding of supplies, should be
instantly arrested wherever found, aud put on
trial for their lives. We are as much opposed
to mob-law and lynch-law as any Of our neigh
bors. But as the evils referred to threaten
cur national existence the Southern Rebels
having their knives at our throats while North
ern renegades seek to cripple our exertions in
self-defense-- better mob-law, we say, than no
law at all; aud Better the summary executions
of popular justice than tho judicial sowness of
technical circumlocution and legal formalities
against an enemy acting with the subtlety and
venom of the serpent, the rapidity and fierce
ness of the springing tiger"
In truth, what can be more absurd than
sending armies to put dowH treason in the
South and leaving it to flourish undisturbed at
our own doorsa
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30

We are glad to see that the sending of let
ters to the rebellious States, by Adams Ez.
press, has been stopped By the Government
We understand that traitors in this place fire.
quently boast that they send letters to seces-
sia.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30

"We learn by telegraph of great battle
having teen fought in Missouri, the other day.
1t is reported that the American loss in killed
and wounded was 500; 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 l4y.
on''
The above is a specimen of the manner in
which "Republicau" newspapers attempt to
deceive the people. Now what use is there 10
doing this When we suffer defeat, is it not
the better policy to acknowledge it manfully,
instead Of trying 10 keep the truth from the
publc?- Gozette.
The above is from the Gazette of last week.
We published the item of news, as it was receiv
ed in disl atch f ON ST. Loui4. At that time it
was reported that Mccullough and Price were
killed. The reported number killed and
wounded was not far wrong The victory was
with the Union forces. Every ocourrance that
takes place between the union aud rebel forces,
is published BY the Gazette, and the most unA
favorable aspect placed upon them. ln fact
that Infamous secession print gloats over ev.
cry reverse met by the Union forces, and la
ments every union victory. How long can
loyal people stand this infamyf
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PROCLAMATION FROM GOV. CURTIN.


HARRISBURG, Aug. 20.-Governor Curtin
has to-day issued the following proclamation:
Pennsylvania, ss., A. G. Curtin, GoUernor:--
- In the name aud BY the authority of the
Common wealth of Pennsylvania. Andrew G..
Curtin, Governor of the said Commonwealth.
fl proclamation 10 the Freemen of the Com.
monacsatlh Of Pennsyrantq:
Washington is again believed to be in dan
ger. The President has made ar earnest D.
peal for all the men that can be furnished to
be sent forward without delay If Pennsyl-
vapia now puts forth her strength, the bordes
of hungry rebels may be swept down to the
lattudes where they belong. If she salteTs,
the seat of tumult, disorder and rapine may
be transferred to her own SOIL Let every
man so act that be will not be ashamed to
look at his mother, his wife or sisters.
ln this emergency, il devolves upon me to
call upon all commanders of companies to re-
port immediately to the Headquarters of the
Commonwealth, at Harrisburg, that means
may be provided for their immediate transpor-
tation, with the men under their cemmauds
The three months volunteers, whose dis
charge has SO weakened the army, are urged
by every consideration of feeling, duty aud
patriotism to resume their arms at the call Of
their country and aid the other men of Penn.
sylvania 10 quelling tue traitors.
Given under my baud and the great seal of
the State, at Harrisburg, this 10Th day of Au-
gust, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and sixb-one, and Of tie Com
monwealth the eighty sixth
tSigued) ELI SLIFER.
Of tla
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30
SPANes MILLS, BLAIR Co.
A. IN 1891

MR. EDIToR.-This has been great gala
day for the people of thIa community. The
occasion---an Odd Fellows celebration brought
together large concourse of people FROM all
parts Of the county. At about u NJ, sump-
tuous dioner, consisting Of substautials and
delicacies in great variety was partsken of in
n beautiful Grove where tables had been pre-
pared) by some four or five hundred people
Dinner over procession was formed aud march
ed 10 line TO the church near by--to bear an
address from DR.. g. NJ hickok of Bedford,
upon the subject of Odd Fellowship--This
was the nost interesting part of the pro-
gramme. The address occupied about an hour
IN its deliveryt it abounded 10 argument, was
Tiled with passages of eloquent and classic
beauty, and was listened to throughout with
profound attention by the large aud intelligent
audiance. 10 a word it gave proof that the
Doctor is an old hand at the business, and as
public lecturer has few superors At the
close of the address, the crowd was entertained
with ''a feast OF music" furnished by Prof
Eiler's String Band. All present expressed
themselves delighted With the substantial, mu-
sical and literary entertainment they had enjoy
ed, and the fact is we had good time generally.
Iours, Nj.
The above communication was received too
late for last week.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30

Gen. Butler is so much in earnest in his zeal
for the promotion Of temperance aud discipline
in the force under his command that he not
only slaves the whiskey barrels and drives the
grogselling suffers our Of camp, but he in
sists upon his officers pledring themselves not
to touch the pernicious cup, and by way of ex'
ample, baaisbes it from his own quarters,
The demorslizing effects of free drinking up>
on his soldiers have admonished hin that be
must take measures accordingly, and We Cous
gratrlste the General that he has gone the
right way about it. We trust his example may
be initiated by other commanding officers,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30

tors knife now at the throat of the republic is TO
do lis work, and this government is fated 10 add
yet another to that long line or sepulchres which
whiten the highway cf The past, then my heartfelt
prayer 10 God is that it may be written in history
that the blood OF its life was not found ppon the
skirts OF Kentucky.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30

An engagement took place at Charleston .
Mo-, on the 18th inst. Our force vas $50,
that of the enemy GOO or 700. Our force was
VICTORIOUS, killing 40 aud taking Ii prisoners.
Our loss, one killed, VIM. r. Sharp.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30

The people of Franklin County, irrespective
OF party held rousing union meeting in Cham
bersburg, last week. Judge Mil made pow
erful speech.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30

4. NJ. ScnRooK, Esq, has been nominated
by our friends 10 Somerset County He will
receive cordial support in this County.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30

The New York traiforous papers have been
stopped in Philadelphia on their way South.
Right
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30
TAYLOR GUARDS.

Capt. Filters company is rapidly filling up.
He expects to be ready to start on Monday,
Sept 8. We hope that every effort will be
made by our patriotic citizens in helping to send
this company to the seat of war.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30

CINCINNATI, Aug. ga sklrmish at
Hawks Nest, in the Kanawha Valley, eight
miles beyond Gauley, occurred on 20th- The
rebels, 1000 strong, advanced to where the
Eleventh Ohio Regiment had erected barri-
cades,s and were driven back with the loss of
fifty killed, aud large number wounded and
taken prisoners. Our loss was mono killed,
TWO slightly wounded, and one missing. Our
forces captured quite number Of horses and
equipments.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30

His Exc cheney, Governor Andrew G.. Cur
tin, is now on visit to to the Bedford Springs
for the benefit of his health.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30

New YoRK, Aug, 24.-The Postmaster
General has directed that mono Of the New
York papers presented BY the Graud Jury for
disloyaiity shall be carried in the mails.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30
tSigued) ELI SLlFER
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
outrages in Southern kentucky.

We fud the following narrative in the Lou
isville (KY.) Journal Of Monday:
ga party of six young men between the ages
of fifteen and twenty, arrived 10 this city on
Saturday evening from the vicinity of Colum-
bus, Ky. -Four of the plumber are named Bus
hy, and the other two are named Harp. These
young men give a distressing account of the
state of affairs in the vicinity of Columbus.
On Sunday last an officer froul the Southern
camp at Union city visited the neighborbood
of Columbus, and warned ten families to leave
within two hours.
"Thore was some hesitation on the part of
the Union men, and they were called upon
again before the time expired, and warned that
they could choose the alternative between hang
ing and leaving Air. Busby, the father of
two Of the young men who arrived here, is an
aged man, nearly blind, and has family of
six young children. ln addition to that EN-
barrassment, be had large crop uugathered,
aud a vast amount of business unsettled. He
was forced however, 10 gather together hastily
whatever be could, and With his family was
driven away from bis home.
s'Tbere is no accusation whatever against
the individuals thus driven from their homes.
save that they entertain Union sentiments
Tie young men alluded to, who arrived hare
on Saturday evening, bad sad experience on
their travels to this city. Their feet we're blis-
tered, their clothes torn, and their flesh laeer-
atad. They were forced to travel at night and
lie by during the day, 10 order to avoid scout
ing parties of Secessionists, many of whom
they encountered on their way. The party
left this city yesterday for Shelby county
where they have relatives -
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30

We hope there will be large turn out at
the Union meeting on Tuesday evening next.
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UNDER AN ALIAs.-A curious fact has
been related to US in regard to Gen. BeaureS
gard, of the insurgent army. The name Of
that gentlemen with the fighting chin, as Mr.
Russell, of the Times describes him, ID not
Beauregard, but Toutant-Pierre Gustave
Toutant. His father was Frsnchman, and
was the eld est of the family. The Family had
an estate called 8eauregard, and the elder
Toutant, was in the habit of sighning himself
Ioutant de Beauregard--Toutant of Beaure-
gard. When be made the application to the
member of Congress from the district ln which
he resided in Louisiana, for cadetship at
West Point for his son, be signed himself in
this way-Toutant de Beauregard--and the
assumed title was taken for the surname.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30

The regiment at Cumberland is nearly filed.
Many from Bedford and Somerset counties
have joined it.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30

BALnMoRE, Aug. 24.-Mayor Berrett, Of
Washington, passed through here as prison.
er. tSis morning destined for Fort Lafayette,
10 New York harbor
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30

Il DEAR VICToRY The following is an
extract from letter received in Boston from
Virginia lady now residing in Washington:
''Senator Johnson's friend -, of Ten
nessee, is now stopping with us, bis brother
With Mary. They are both so earnest in the
Uoion cause, risking their lives, property and
everything earthly, that we feel much inter-
ested ia them. On his way from Tennessee
-traveled part of the way with Geor-
gian who had been at the battle of Bull Run,
and mistaking him for a Secessionist talked
freely with bin. He says: Southerners are
astonished at the Northern troops; they fight
like tigers; so steady, cool. A Louisiana
regiment, the "Chain>Gang regiment brought
off to my knowledge but twelve men; that and
au Alabama regiment we're nearly anHibiated.
10 fact he says. ''Sir, it was victory on the
part of our troops, but dear bought one
You know they will not allow any paper or
individual to publish over 5000 killed and
wounded, but know positively that il was
full 5000, and few more such victories
would break US up."
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er, Esq, to geatlemln in this place, who has
kindly consented TO its publication
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30

aug Us 1oul-
Nicholas Lyons d washabangh
S Fl Tate G II Spang
John + McGirr John Cessna
n Nicodemus S l. Russell
Francis Jordan W LingenfelteE
John Mower King
Job Mann Lyons
Levi Agnew CN HickoS
L Anderson VIM Spidel
Thornton Ruby G w Blymire
J Gump Samuel Shuck
VIM w Sbuck Robert Montgomery
G d Shuck Daniel Shuck
Henry Mower William Sta1l
John Arnold William Cook
John Davidson Milton Spidle
Andrew Middleton James McMullen
John Martin A j Crisman
John Boor John Ii Filler
Cramer Chas Stuckey
Henry G Bollinger A Russell
Samuel Stahi r K Covn
s J Way K Bowles
Daniel Beard w Mower
r r Sill JOS Alsip
Solomon Diehl Isaac Lepple
/ Jacob Anders K d Barclay
Geo Sigafoos John Taylor
G Rupp WIN Kiser
V Steekman John Kiser
| Peter n Shires VIM NJ Cook
| G r 0ster IL Over
Joseph Filler John Wright
! 1ohh w dtsoh Dafld w oil
James Metzger Geo W Bowman
ID Over John q Minnick
| Z Loyer w Watson
Michael Weisel Johu Hafer
Fachel Brengle f ID Saupp
Daniel Heltzel Jr James A Henderson
| Jacob Semler DF Mann
Val Vondersmith VIM M Hall
San'l Vondersmith Jacob Over
Michael Lutz Ablam Harnan
Benz W Garretsen.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30

A REBEL EMISSARY ARRESTED.
CLEVELAND, Aug 24.-DetectiVe King, of
New York, assisted by U. S. Deputy Marshal
Archer, of Ohio, arrested Daniel L. Lowber,
of New Orleans, at Crestline, Ohio, last night.
Lowber acknowledges himself the bearer of
dispatches from England to JEFF. Davis, but
processes entire ignorance of their contents
The dispatches are 10 his trunks, which were
seized in New York some days since. The
officers with the prisoners 10 charge left immes
diately for Washington, p,d Now York,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-30

It becomes, therefore, duty to maintain
this great Government and this magnificent
land from the terrible calamity of disunion.
This would aim by all the powers of my life
to prevent. Hehce it is tina. have just come
from voting millions of mouey and hundreds
of thousands of men; and in order that the is
sue may be decided more speedily and our err
ring brethren united to US once more For,
fellow citizens, believe we shall be reunited.
And have confidence 10 the belief that, ins
stead of destroying or even weakening US,
this war will make our Unron stronger than
ever before"
These are the latest and best of Mr.. Crit
tenden's amendments
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BEDFORD. Pa.
friday Morning. Aug. so. ss6I.

D. ovER--EdItor and Proprietor.
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CAMP UNION, near Great Fall, (about !
Is miles abuve Washington) on the
Potomac, August IS, 1S6l.
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Criitenden's Amend ment.

Mr.. Crittenden has most thoroughly aban-
done' inc idea of making compromises He
now goes for making war. In speech at
Columbus lately be said of the war.
sWe must moet it like men. Il rs not a
war that rs TO be prosecuted for the sake of
war, and ought to be conducted with none of
the common bar rbarities of war. Il must uev-
ertheless be prosecuted by no half way mear
sures. bly, friends, we must gather the UT
most strength of the country, and grid up the
energies of orr minds in this momentous con-
test. And let it be prosecuted only for the
purpose that it ought to be carried on, and
concluded for the restoration of our Govern.
ment aud the Union.
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WILMINGTON, Del. Aug. t24-There is
much excitement IN the city, owing to the Of
fee of the Gazette lseccsson Journal, being
threatened with destruction, owing to its fre~
queut aud long continued structures on the
First Delaware Regiment, and opposition in
the course pursued by the Government to the
maintenance of tho Union. The Mayor and
police are on the ground. The Mayor has
harrangued the crowd with but little effect.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-16
The Daily whiy In Richmond-Pay the Car

The great demand for the DAILY WIG within the city,
as well by regular by transient readers, and the Diff
Guilty of satisfactorily supplying both classes Of readers,
by carrying system adapted only to office subscrip-
lions, have induced us to resort to the only feasible
mode of managing large city circulation, to wit that
of prepayment. to the Carriers From this date, there
FORE no subscriptions for the VINO to be left within the
city will be taken at this tce ard all persons indebted
for subscription to the present time, within the city, are
requested to call at the Office and settle their accouns'
The Carriers will of course continue to deliver the pa:
per to the present subscribers and receive pay for the
same at the rate OF fifteen cents per week. The public
will now understand that oil restriction upon the sale OF
the WING by Carriers within the city is removed, and
that all who want it may buy from the Carriers or have
il left for them at their residences places Of business
September len, 1861.