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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-15

history, which has been one of great achieve
ment, and their future, which abounds with
briIlisut promise, they know that union has
made our pathway tadiautly bright, aDd is the
bow Of promise which fushes the coming years;
because they appreciate ;he Importance to
mankind Of the manly Qualities OF the Anglo
Saxon race, which requires home and be-
coming theatre of action, and whose choicest
seat is the fertile, expansive aud central EN-
pire; and because, their souls revereutly mind
full OF these centuries of toll, privation and
suffering, OF which modern civilization is the
product, they would esteem it impiety to throw
away their precious privileges, whose fruits are
peace, prosperity and happipess Having thus
determined, ard from so exalted motives, the
self reliant American people will address
ihemseIves-yca, are now addressing them
selves-to this patriotic aud Christian act; and
they vii patiently perform the duty, whether
il leads through sunshine or storm, the plenty
Of peace or the pcrils of val; never ceasing
from tneir labor until, their labor uatil, their
nation saved, mankind assured asylum, and
liberty country, their work shall be fully,
hororably, nobly done. Sir, in this faith |
have lived; in it | wish to die.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-15
BEDFORD INQUIRER.

A CARD.--As there are number Of different
reports in circulation in reference TO the fate or
destiny Of Mr. David Bolgsr, who suddenly lefs his
home, in Martinsburg, Blair Co., Pa, on the ght
Of the 9TH Of November last, it is deemed proper
tho part Of his friends, to publish the following
card;
The disappearance Of Mr.. Bolger is still matter
of profound mystery. The famiy have al yet, no
positive or reliable information to his fate or
destiny. Mr. Bolger is so years of age,
some six feet in stature of spare features, promi
nent forehead, straight dark hair mixed with gray,
and tlle thin on the top, and When he left hls
home was dressed in dark clothes, low shoes, and
dark straw hat. In point OF morality, Mr.. Boil
ger stood high in The community in which he lived ,
and his habits OF industry very exemplary
His business profession is that of carpenter. He
also had cultivated high taste for Church music.
ANY Information in reference to this man, his fate
or locality, will be thankfully received 10y the un-
dersigned, or by any Of the citizens Of Martins
burg, Blair Co., Pa. Respectfully signed.
Jan. 26, 1861. j. HASSLER.
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what, as matter Of principle, is State bet
ter than q courfry? There would, in the ex-
change of names, be cxchange Of rights
Upon what pi inci2le-by what rightful prin-
ciple- may State, being not more than one
ilricth part Of the uation, in soil and popula-
ton, break up the nation, aud then coerce The
larger division OF ifselfl What mysterious
right 10 play the tyrant is conferred on a dis
triet of the country, with its people, By merely
calling it State?
Dir. Lincola, 10 conclusion, said he was not
asserting anything, but only asking them qucs-
tons TO consider, and 10 decide in their own
minds what was right aud what was wrong.
Governor Morton being loudly called for,
appeared and spoke in eongratulatory tones to
the multitude, which hal now become immense.
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CoMMlTrEE ON Resolutions.

8. King, b r. Aeheom Jeremiah MentEeT,
A. B, Bum, Jacob Barndo.lar, ir., Jared
Hanks, John s. letrick, Jonathan Fitchnor,
George 5. Mqlhn.
After the committee had retired. Hon. Fr
Jordan wa4 called op TO address the meeting.
His speech Eas powerful defence of TIC Re-
publican cause, aud fully exposed the long
matured plans of the SoutherG opnspirat us, to
break up this glorious Union. He opposed the
Critten1en Resolutions. but would favor toe
restoration Of The oil Missouri Compromise
Lse.
The Committee on Resolutions then reported,
after their reading bg the Chairman. our young
friend r. D. Barclay, Esq moved that cou-
plo Of the Resolutions should be stricken oa',
lie then made long aud etoborate speech 10
favor Of dis motion, ana announced himself ir
favor Of the Border State Resolutions, tie
Etaeridge plan, the Criuenden Resolutions, or
aug other plan 10 settle our difficulties. TIE
Locsforos attended the meeting in considerable
Numbers. and frequently loudly ohseref him,
from the back seats. To show the uHaniuity
Of the meeting, our young fciend could get no
person 10 second his motion. Toe resolutions.
were then put TO vote by ,he CAaieman, aud
carried unanimously, Mr. Barclay not even
voting against them
John II. Filler, ESQ, theo addressed the
meeting witb great eloquence He was follow
ed by Hon A. King, in some very appropriate
remstks. The meeting Adjourned With three
cheers for the Constitution and the Union.
Resotced, That the Constitution OF the Uni.
ted States, as ous fathers M .de it, aflri4 the
best and susest protection TO The rights ana
liberties Of the people. Its efficiency has been
tested by The experience of more .hau three
scere years, and tel, ana will be found suai-
oleos Ter every exigensy if honestly aimnis-
tered and cbeerfuIly obeyed.
Rtsot0ed. ThAt auy attempt to change its
provisions, especially n times Of high popular
exoliemsni, ls az exceedingly dangerous expe-
rlment, aud thas 10 adequate reason has vet
been, or be furnished, for amending i. a.
this particular crisis 10 public affairs.
ResolUed, That il wuold greatly weaken the
powers OF tho General Government 70 admit
taat the Coostitatioa ought to be amended at
the bshe>t, or to su;t toe views of neu 10 a
state OF reyoIs-on the contrary tle safety of
the country demands that 10 such hamiliating
concession should be made
Resot'ed, That the secession OF the seven
msst ultra democratic States Of this Union, and
tue connivance Of large portion of the same
party Ia the remaining States, demonstrate the
'.Fule or RUM poliev bV which thsv arc aetna
ted. IL . giarine attempt to subVert the
Constitution, 10 compel the majority to submit
10 the will OF the minority, lawless appeal
ffom the ballot box TO the cartridge box, which
well deserves the execrailon of every patriotic
nnioa-soging, aud iaw-abidiug citizen in the
land.
Resotred, That, 50 far as regards the Border
Slave holding States, whs have refused to join
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-15

"PEGdED OUT."-The Constitution news
paper, published at Washington, has beoo dis
continued. After President Baohanan struck
hands With the Union men, he withdrew bis
patronage from the Constitution, and the rq-
suit is it has deceased.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-15

VICE PRESIDENTS:
DAVID STucKEY, Middle Woodbcrry
GEORGE SMITH, Bedford Up.
WM. ROBINSON, Southampton TT.
WM. CARNELL, Monroe Up.
WM. SLEEK, St. Clair Up.
SAMUEL ARMSTRONG. Snake Springs.
JOSEPH IMLER, Union Tp.
WM. KIsER, Bedford borough.
SECRETARIES:
John b. Gastner, Broad Top
Daniel VI Bare, South Woodberry.
) VI. Moore, Liberty.
William Jones, s.. Clair.
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ADMlpTED.

On Monday last, on motion of Han. Job
Mann, Wn, I. Daugberty, Esq. was admitted
to practice law in the several Courts of Bed
ford County.
We understand that the Judge passed an
excellent examination.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-15

THE Southern coufederacy and who cherish a
sincere attachment to the Union aud ak its
hallowed memories, it is right aud proper to
adept such course of kindness aud concila-
ton as will give the follcst assurance that the
people of the non slayeholding States entertain
no purpose nor desire % interfere, in the amsl-
lest degree, with The rights, or-render insecure
the property OF their southern bretnern, but
that they are determined TO stand by the con-
stitutiou and all It's compromises.
Resolved, That we cordially approve of the
course Of The constituted authorities Of this
Commonwealth, in the manifestation Of fra
ternal spirit and disposition to accommodate
existing difficulties by so readily responding to
the call to send commissioners to the Peace
Congress at Washington. aud that We sincerely
hope that she patriotic men their assembled
may bring about an adjustment honorable to
al parties, and productive of LASTING harmony
aud peace.
ResofUea, That the political dogma upon
which secessionists and traitors have based their
rebellion against the lawful authority of the
Government, namely, that the Constitution Of
the United States, is simply compact between
the several States, aud that any State may at
any TINA aud foT any reason riehttully separate
from the rest IS most perueious aud Danger
Gus beresy, converting tbe bond, which as our
fathers understood it, is "stronger than links Of
ifon,' Into, according to the new interpretation,
''a rope Of sand" Ours is a government Of
all the people of all the States, with limited
powers IT is true, bnt to the extent Of its powers
absolutely sovereign and supreme aud must be
SO acknowledged universally, or it cannot en-
dure
Resoired, That Abraham Lincoln having
been elected President in strict accordance
with toe constitution and laws, aud by larger
popular vote than was ever before cast for any
other man, his election furnishes no excuse for
revolution or disruption Of the government;
but oa the contrary il is .he duty Of every
loyal citizen 10 stand BY the Constitution, aua
cheerfnlly acquiesoe in the peoples choice,
Resofred, That the proceedings Of tbs meet.
ing be published in tho Bedford Inquirer.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-15

The electoral vote WIS counted ia the United
States Senate on Wednesday Peace Congress
is getting along quietly, and it is thought they NAV
come to terms.--Fho other day, st Savannah.
Georgia, British captain was tarrcd nni festb
cred, because he invited a black stevedore TO dine
with him during the interval between loading the
ship. The chivalry had better look out that they
don't get England down on them. 1t is thought
that there has not been a secessionist elected in
Tennessee. 1t is thought the Morrill, Tariff bill.
with slight notifications, vii; pass in Few days.-
A Resolution was passed the other day In the
House, At Washington, unanimously, declaring il
neither the right nor purpose of the North 10 in.
terfere with slavery where it nov exists. This
ought to satisfy the secession democracy. II is
now thonght that the secessionists have POSTPONED
the attack on Forts Sumter and Pickens.---Crn.
Scott has now about 900 troops in Washington.
It is thought tina will be sufficient to prevent any
attack on that city .---At the request Of John A.
Dix, the Secretary Of the Treasury the PennsyIya.
MIA Legsture have unanimously passed ma act TO
endorse ne National Government to tho amount
Of S2,s67, ,5l4,5s. Pennsylvania's share of the
surplus revenue in the National Treasury in 1895.
In Philadelphia, wheat -four is selling at So and
S5,l2a; rye flour at So ga and corn meal at
s2,s7k per barrel.
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Tennessee for the Onion.
The Election for State Delegates
MEMPHIS, Feb. IL, 1861.

MEMPHIS, Feb. IL, 1861.
at the election on Saturday, Memphis gave
between 800 and 400 majority for the Unicn
candidates to the State Convention.
The returns from West Tennessee indicate
the election OF the Union candidates.
NASHVILLE, Fet. 11.--As far as heard from
all tie Union candidates have been elected By
an overwhelming majority and the question of
holding a Convention defeated by large ma
jori,y. 10 this city tho Union candidates re-
ceiEed 1890 votes and tho secessionists SIS.
On the Convention question the vote stood
For Convention, 1890
Against Convention, 1907
THE TRAIroR SrArEs.--The foAowiua States haxo
already formally dissolved their connection with
the American Union,--so far. as hag are concerned
though Uncle Sam viii have word TO SAY in the
matter
south o. carolina, Mississippi,
tiofiaa, Georcia,
Alabama, Louisiana.
Texas.
Eyesy one Of these States voted f,r Breokinridge
and Lane, tho Dsuaion candidates. Comment is
entirely unnecessary
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-15

Pursuant to notice, the Republican party Of
Bedford County, assembled in Mass Meeting,
on Tuesday nigh, last. The meeting was cali
ed to order By the appointment of the follow
lug officers;
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tEcrroN !

|. The importation Of Afriean uegroe, from
any foreign country other than ;be slaveholdng
States Of the Coafederatea States Is hareby
forbidden, and Congress is REQUIRED 10 pass
such laws as shall efectually present the
same.
2. Congress shall also baye power 10 pro-
hibit the introduction of slaves from any State
net member Of this Confodefaey
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The LocoFoCo MEETING. scenes.
The Locofocos held meeting on Monday
evening last. We heyer attended a meeting
of the Democracy, which was more opfoarious
When We entered the house, J chu Cessna, Esq,
vas speaking in defence IF himself aod the
Douglas meu. The fight sprung up in the or
ganization Of the Committee on Resolutions,
aud was kept up for over an hour, between Mr.
| Cessna. Spang, Shannon, Reed, and others
! DIR. Shannon was making some remarks in op-
position TO a motion OF Cessna; Cessna told him
she kueT no more about parliameatary rules
than horse dees about Sunday" Shannon
! replied that as "Mr. Cessna had beea IN the
| Legislature he ought 10 know more than some
other peoples" Cessna, rejoiued that 'sShaDnon
had been ID his efiee long enough TO have learn
ed" Mr. Cessna carrei the day, aud was
elected delegate for the Borough. Shannon,
Reed, and quite number of others voted
against hlar The real object was 20 prevent
him beiug SEPT to Harrisburg as delegate to
the State Convention, but be triunphcd iD that
also. Shannon then made speech, 10 which
ne defended treason and secession, Mr. Hall
then followed in moderate speech, but in
which ho vas willing to concede all the traitors
asked, and more
John Gessa', Esq vas tho mex, spsaker.
His speech vas strange admixtare of .rulh
and error, misrepresentation, &c. He COM
maacsd BY abusing The Republicans 10 unmeas-
ured terms. lie then lit dosu on the South
err traitors, and statsd that he Was 10 favor Of
the Uuiou st all haEards, thet he was opposed
TO dismeInbermeut, with tae object of recon
sruetiaa, that it could aever 30 done, that be
was 10 favor OF protecting our forts, arseusls,
navy yards, custom houses, &c. He was fre-
qaenily interrupted in bis remarks by the
Breskinridge men, but be triumpbed over hem
all, as he always carries things bis own wag ID
MS party. A mau Of Mr.. Ceasna's ealibre
should stoop to aotbing dishonorable, aud We
were surprised to hear hin msstats the Mis-
so1gi Compromises aud tbe Crtieuden Plan
He said tnat the former made all North of sc
deg 80 min. free, aud all South sia0s, and tho
latter did the same. This Mr. CGssna knows
to Le sliaPiy not true Col. JOS. W. Tate fol-
lowed ia opposition 10 Mr.. Cessna. lie was
quite eloquent, as he always is Tie meeting
then adjourned. l. Was fight from the com
mencemeut to the end, and everybody went
away in bad bumor.
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eEorIoN s.
hLOIIUN 0,
The Congress Sholl have power

The Congress Shol have power
l. To lay aud collect taxes, duties, imposts
aud excisas, for revenue necessary TO pay the
debts and carry 90 the government Of the
Ccnfederaey, ami all duties, mposts aud ex
cises shall be uniform throughout the Ccnfede-
racy,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-15

Both branches of Congress have been re.
markablly peaceful and courteous, since purged
Of the 6Fe-eateEs.
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GEO. W. H0UsEHoLDER, Of East Prov
;3anao
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8 a slave in one State escaping to auoibsr
shall be delivered up on the claim Of the party
10 whom said slave may belong ty the Execu-
tive authority Of the State in which such slave
may be found; aad in any ease of any abduc-
ton or forcible rescue full compensation, IL
clp1iug tie value OF The slave, and all costs
and expenses, shall be made to The, party by
the State IN which such abduction or rescue
shall take place.
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2. Tho goyernucnt hereby instituted shall
take immediate steps for tho sat;lement Of all
matters between tbs States forming il aud
their late conecderates of the Uutsd States,
in relation 70 tue public property and public
debt at the tirs of heir Withdrawal from
them, those S;Aics hereby declaring it to be
their wish and earnest desire 10 adjust every.
thing pertaining to the common property, COM
ron liabilities and cesnmon obligations Of that
union upon principles OF right, Justice equity
aud good faith.
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The Constitution Of the Southern Con-
federacy,

The Constitution of the States represented
at Montgomery, Ala, as agreed upon by the
Convention, is word for word that of the Uni
ted States, except that he word 'Copfedera-
ted is ased instead of "United, ? and the fol-
lowing additions or alterations ars made:
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-15
Republican Meeting.

y. OyER-EditOr AID Proprietor.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-16
LATEST NEWS,

We had Thursday morning more details Of
the late battle in Missouri, Gen. Price was
not killed and the rebels denied also that
McCollock was killed. During the battle
the rebels carried U. S. as flags usual. The
fight ragged from sunrise until two O'Clock in
the afternoon. Gen. Lyon fell early in the
day. lie had been previously wounded in
the leg and had his horse shot under him.
The Col. of one of the Kansas regiments
having become disabled the boys cried out
/" General you come and lead as on" He
did So and at once putting himself in front
and while cheering the men on bullet en-
tered the left breast and he fell from his
horse. He was asked if he was hurt and
he replied 81 no not much,' but in few min
utes he expired.
There was a severe skirmish in Western
Virginia on Tuesday, a few piles from
Grafton. The rebels were routed and had
2l killed. The federal troops did not lose
man.
Martial law was proclaimed in St. Louis
Mo. on Wednesday.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-16
Hampton Burned by Rebels.
500 Houses Burned.


On Wednesday morning, federal scouts
and fugilives brought word to Fortress
Monroe Of the approach of large rebel
force from Yorktown. These rumors
were confirmed at 5 p. m. by an Intelligent
deserter from the rebels named L. A. Nav.
hew, native Of Maine bat resident in
Georgia, who had been impressed into SER
vice. He has furnished an account Of the
expedition. Mayhem has been stationed
at Yorktown since the LIST Of June.
On the I'd inst. Col Magruder left
Yorktown with 1000 reb i troops including
200 cavalry and pieces Of artillery, viz
3 PARROT guns, 4 howitzers, l riHed can
non. On Monday night they encamped at
Great Bethel, which had been completely
deserted. Tuesday night they advanced
towards Hampton. At noon Wednesday
they took up a position on Back river, some
three miles from the town where Mayhem
managed 90 escape through corn field, and
after swimming couple Of streams, reached
the Fortress. He says the object Of this
rebel movement was to draw out our forces,
an then attack Camp Hamilton of Newport
News il possible, and at least 10 destroy
Hampton, in order to prevent our using it
for winter quarters.
Gen Butler at once repaired TO this end
Of Hampton bridge, where he remained till
ii p. m. Wednesday night. Col Weber
erected barricade near the Hampton end
of the bridge, and placed a strong guard at
various points this side the creek.
At few minutes past midnight Col
Magruder, with about 500 rebels, some be-
longing in Hampton entered the town and
Immediately fired the buildings. The greater
part Of the 500 buildings were of wood,
and being very dry, the strong south wind
soon produced terrible cofagration.-
There were a party of 20 white people and
40 negroes in the town, from inability to
move, some of whom were in the houses
when fired, and the rebels did not awake
them. They gave Cary Jones and his wife,
both Of whom were aged and infrm, 10
minutes TO remove few articles of turni-
ture to the garden. Several of the whites
and negroes we're hurried away to be inn
pressed into the rebel service. Mr. Scoifield,
merchant, took refuge in swamp above
the town, Two negroes were drowned
while attempting to cross the creek.
A company of rebels attempted to force
a passage Of the bridge, but were repulsed
by Col Weber's command, with the loss Of
3 rebels killed and 6 wounded.
The fire at Hampton ragged all night.
A great part of the rebels withdrew Thurs
day morning, and at noon, only Z or s
buildings were left standing. The destruc-
/ ton of the town was an act of wanton
cruelty TO the resident Unionists and more
over entirely useless, as Gen Butler intends
wintering his army many miles beyond
Hampton.