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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-02-14
The Meeting on Monday Night.

The gathering at the Court House, On Mon
day evening last. was one OF the largest politi-
cal meetings ever held in this place al February
court. The speeches delivered on the occasion
were excellent, and did not fail in producing
favorable effect upon the minds of the apprecia-
tive audience Mr.. CEssNA's vndication of his
course in ousting Mr.. Householder, was one Of
the strongest and most forcble efforts we have
ever heard on any similar subject. There was
no denunciation in the speech--not one word
but vein of the keenest, subtlest satire perva-
4ded it in humber phrase, il was a complete
"skinning" Of those who are now making war
upon Mr. Cessna. The address of Mai. CREss-
WELL, was also one Of much eloquence and
beauty. Messrs. TATE and PALMER made short
speeches, but acquitted themselves ably, as usu-
al. The resolutions adopted are Of the "right
stripe," and were received with unanimous ia
vor. On the whole, the signs exhibited by this
meeting, ale highly propitious for the Democra-
ey. The people have made up their minds
dire necessity has taught them-io restore the
Democratic party TO power, and they will do it
as sure as the sun will rise on the day Of the
next Presidential election.
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= The Treatment of Dinilieria.

We notice that this Insidious disease is be-
coming quite prevalent in some parts OF the
country. ltiS tnaady that il not arrested at
is very outset, is almost certain 10 prove fatal.
AS soon as the first symptoms appear, phy-
Sician should be Instantly summoned. Mean
time, until the doctor arrives, temporary re-
lief can be afforded by gargling the throat every
ten minutes with strong dscoct,on of common
Saf ant aater. Make it as strong as the ca-
tlent can endure it without stra1gling, say
leaspoontul ofsalt to Two tablespoonstu of wa
ter. In manv instances this simple remedy
has been known to entirely check the disease,
without the aid Of any further prescription
Chronicle
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-02-14
A Truth well Told.

Hon. A. HARDING, Uaion member of Con-
gress from Kentucky, 10 recent able and pa
iriotic speech, made the following emphatic
statement:--
The ultra abolitionists, whether they know
it or not, have been and now are giving the
most successful aid 10 the dsun,oniss of the
South, and making the most successful war up
on the Union. The great and prevailing ar
gument fthe leading disunionist, IN the South
and in the border States, has been, and still is
that the North, in violation Of the constitution,
intended, and was about 10 turn the struggle
into war for emancipation, and thus "pIunge
the whole population, white and black" into a
remorseless and bloody struggle. BY this ar
gument alone he has succeeded in seducing and
drawing into the rebellion, thousands of mis-
guided men. Without it, he would have been
powerless; and this argument has been furnish
ed and put into his mouth by the Northern abo-
Iitonsts. This has been the great question of
debate that loyal men have met and baltled a.
gainst thousand times all over Kentucky.
This is the view We have always held. The
handful Of discnionists per Sc IN the Southern
States, were furnished by abolitlonists Of the
Nortn, WIN tne very arguments they most
needed and desired 10 make use OF n consum-
mailing their tark purpose to establish a sepa-
rate contederacy. Every intelligent mind in
the North ought 10 have been able to have grasp
ed at once this now undoubted truth. But
though The Democracy labored hard and long to
impress il upon the popular intelligence OF the
North, though the most solemn and earnest
warnings came 10 us from the Union men of the
South, the people would no, hearken, and the
dreadful penalty is now upon them. And,
now, whilst that penalty must be paid, let us
learn from the past and beware lest the fanatics
and fools who have already ruined us half, will
not finish she job through our patient and su-
pine sufferance.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-02-14


ReroRrED CAPTURE OF SAvANNAn.-There
is telegraphic report, as we go to press, TO
the effect that Savannah, Ca, has been taken
by the Federal troops; also, that For, Donelson
has been captured. This looks like worF, il
true. MCCLELLAN seems, after ALL 10 have
known what he was about.
PETERsoNs' CouNrERrElr BANK NoTE DErEc-
ToR.-This admirable publication is the best OF
its kind published in this country. The quo
spurious and bogus notes are arranged in such
manner that they can be easily understood,
The Financial News, which Is given with each
number, is valuable, comprising full inlorma-
ton upon trade and produce iu general, Com
merce, Money, Specie, Stocks, Bontis, Banks,
Railroads, Insurance, etc.
Each number of the Detector contains the
latest intelligence ir relation to all the various
failures oil Banks and Banking Institutions, and
of the various New Cornterfpits and Altered
Notes since the publication of The last Detector.
Also complete List oil all the Broken, Failed,
Closed, Fraudulent and Worthless Banks in tie
country.
Every storekeeper and person engaged in
business ought 10 become regular subscriber
to P.tersons' Deector. The price IS, for the
Monthly, One Dollar year, or Sem-Monthly,
Two Dollars a year.
The Semi Monthly Number is the most de-
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getting descriptions of New Counterfeit Notes
Two Weeks in advance of the monthly sub
scroers.
Subscribers may commence with any month.
Terms always cash in advance. All letters
must be addressed 10
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306 Chesnut Street, Philadelphia.
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DEATH OF Mr.. DANIEL LMlLLER.-A noihe

DEATH OF Mr.. DANIEL MlLLER.-Ano mother
good and useful citizen has fallen beneath the
hand of Death. Our respected and cherished
friend, DANIEL MILLER, of Morrisons Cove, is
no more. His decease took place on Wednes-
day, 9th inst, at his residence in South Wood
berry township, alter the briet illness of four
DAYS. Mr. Miller was man esteemed and
beloved by all who knew him and especially
so by his near neighbors and intimate acquain-
iancr. He was patriot of the true stamp,
ready at all times to sacrifice his own personal
good for the welfare of the community. He
was memoer of sect well known for its
simple and unobtrusive piety, and for lis con-
sisten! adherence 10 that sacred humanitarian
annuncialion, "Peaoe on Earth, Good Will 10
Men," and was looked upon as leading man in
its councils. Peace be with him.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-02-14
TIE SLAVES OF PREJUDlCE.

DHa I'll RUBBED OF HIS PREY.
There are queer people 10 the wold, people
with the most absurd, unreasonable, and inde-
frnsible preudces. For example, we have
met with individuals who had morbid anip-
ahy 10 anything that was extensively adver-
Used, no matter what might be lis actual claims
to the confidence OF the public. These eccentrlcs
locked with especial dISavor on advertised med
cnes. They could not see, for example, IN
DR.. llOLLOWAY'S magnificent system of ad-
verilsng, covering, as it does, all the MEDIUMS
of publicity which the world affords, anything
but a gigantic scheme of mere speculation.
Ttue, they c.uld no. gainsay the testimony
pouring in spontaneously from the hiehrs, sour
ces, in favor OF his incompatible Pills and Oint-
ment, but still they shook their heads and NUT
tered "humbug." OF course iherr is no posi-
bity of arguing with men who won't reason.
The best way is 10 let them alone Fortunate
ly such specimens of stupidity are "fpw and lar
between" in this enlightened era. The gene
raj feeling is tia, if thing is IN itself excel
lent its virtues should be proclaimed 10 the four
winds oi heaven for the general benefit OF man
kind. Hence he proclamatons made by Dr.
Holloway through the entire newspaper press
of the world, OF the properties and opei alton OF
his remedies, meets with the cordial approval Of
thinking men. The value of the preparations
as specifies for the various internal and external
complaints peculiar 10 different climates, or
common TO the world al large.~ is conceded not
only by the masses, but by vernnents, men of
science, and candid observers in every walk OF
lie. Can such remedies be too widely knowna
Impossible Gin. Dollar ColumbiaR
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-02-14

House of The State Legislature, has our emphat-
ic endorsement, and we especially commend his
truly splendid aud laborious efforts 10 restore to
our county her constitutional right to separate
representation in that body.
Resolped, Tha. Jacob Reed be selected as the
Representative Delegate TO :he next State Con-
vention; and that John Palmer, VIM. Foster,
and William Keyser, be appointed conferees to
meet similar conferees from Somerset and Hunt
ingdon counties, for the purpose of selecting a
Senatorial Delegate to said Convention.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-02-14
EaOS FARMERS.
LOOK TO YOUR ESTS

Buy an individual light for Horse Rake,
ANY farmer that can make a common harrow
can make one. II made according TO my in
sructions, / will guarantee il TO work as well
as any other spring tooth rake ever invented,
and this will cost only from s. to $l5, accord
ing as yon manage in getting it made. VIII
send by mail certificate of right for one rake
with full instructions for 50. Address with
stamp,)
CT. WALKER,
Benford's Store, Somerset Co.
~ Satisfactory references can ba gwen is
yeanret.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-02-14
B.F Meyers, Editor & Proprietor.
GREAT VICTORY AT ROANOKE ISLAND /!

The Telegraph informs US that the Burn
side Expedition has taken possession of Roanoke
Island, on the coast of North Carolina, taking
$500 rebel prisoners, and sinking and captur-
ing the whole rebel gunboat fotilla O. Jew
nlngs Wise, son of Ex. Gov. H. A Wise, is re-
ported to have been killed in The battle.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-02-14
10 PRorEsTs AGAINST THE ABoLITloNisT:

10 PRorEsTs AGAINST THE ABoLIrloNisTs
DEsEcRATNG THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE
Is g are glad 10 see that Professor Henry 'pro-
tests" against tie pcrversion Of the Smithsonian
Institute TO the purpose of Abolition lecturlng,
Smithson LETT his magnificent legacy to found
an institution ''for the increase oil knowledge "a
mong men," and not TO open hall for the
hrawlipg politicians to harangue iu. Those
howling dervishes, Greeley and Chcever and
Garrison are odious enough any where. but the
las, place they should presume to desecrate Is
an institution intended for the prosecution of
those studies and researches which benefit man
kind.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-02-14

n-It is reported that the division under
command of General Thomas has commenced
a forward movement, into Eastern Tennessee,
from three different points.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-02-14

R7~ A DlLEMMA.-At the recent election IN
Illinois for members of Constitutional Con-
vention, the Democrats achieved glorious VIC
tory, literally sweeping the Staie.-Conse-
quenty, the Convention, which has just con-
vened at the State Capitol, contains large ma
lority Of Democras--in fact, nearly three
tcurths ofthe body are members of that party.
The Republicans are very much worried at this,
and are fearing (poor souls) lest the Conven-
tion should by its action seccssionize the State.
But lucky idea occurs to them in the midst of
their gloom and dependency, which is, that The
government should arrest oy ietfre de cachd
the Democratic members of the Convention and
confne them in Fort Warren. This ridiculous
proposition we find in letter TO the New York
Times from Chicago. Such proceeding would
be slight stretch Of power, the letter admits,
bat then Just to think OF the unparalleled auda-
city Of the Democrats in ou,-voting the Rppub
icans-
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-02-14
An ACQUISITION.

We have the pleasure Of announcing 10 our
readers that Mr.. DAVID BORDER, of Sche hellsburg,
formerly attached TO The Republican organi-
satiou, has accepted the true political faith and
entered his name on the erea, roll OF the grand
Democratic arpy. Mr.. Border was a member
Of the Committee on Resolutions at the DEM
ocratic meeting on Monday night.
Gen. SroNE has been arrested for high
trsason aud 'ucarcerated in Fort lafayette. He
a'ii be tried by . court martial.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-02-14

The Star Of this evening says:
"The rebels had sustaining force Of s,me
fifteen thousand tas believed here this moruingl
lowering around Fort Henry TO sustain IT.
That this force has either been routed by Geo.
Grant, (who was cooperating with Commodore
Foote'S gunboats,l or 4 bfore Grants army,
leaving the fort to its fae, is PLAN from The TACT
that Grant stood ready and able 10 receive the
fort and prisoneIs from the Commodore half an
hour after the latter had taken them"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

your public schools, or extinguish our system
of public instruction. call upon you, moth
ers, by that which never fails in woman--the
love Of your oAsprings-to teach them as they
climb on your knees to lean on your bosoms,
the blessings Of liberty. Swear them at tho
altar. as with their baptismal vows, to b. true
to their country and never forsake her. l
call on you, young men. 10 remember whose
sons you are-wLose blood runs in your
veins.
Life can never he too short which brings
nothing but disgrace and oppression. Death
can never come too soon, it necessary in de-
tense Of the liberties of our country.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01
Lines on the Death Of Gen. stevens
ny HIS BRoTHER-IS-LAw, CHAs. r. BROOKS.

BY HIS BRoTnER-Iy-LAw, CHAs. +. BROOKS.
lie fell-that glowing. eye
In sudden night was quenched;
But still the flag he lifted high
And onward bore to victory,
In his death hand was clenched.
lie sank-but Ger hie head
THE dropping ensign fell,
As if its folds it fondly spread
Above the forehead pale and dead,
Uf him who loved it well.
he sleeps-unlock that clasp
The heros work is done
Another hand that staff shall grasp,
And if need be, till life's last gasp,
Like him shall bear it on.
He rcs,s-the true and brave!
And where his relics lie
In holier beauty long shall wave,
Fit canopy for a freeman's grave,
Gods starry hag on high.
He lives-his deeds inspire
New nelve for duty's strife.
New myrads burn with fresh desire,
Onward to press, to mount up higher,
And win eternal Life.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

~ The President received lately an. elo-
quert letter from that eminent Dsmocrak. Rob.
srt Dale Owen. in which hs urged him t6'iss
SUE. as he has dons, proclamation offtssdom
At the expiration Of the sixty days Of grace
allowed by the, Oon6seation-E Emancipation
Law. f ,,. afssaa s ge44v sais *,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

y Tho He,ulTs washington dispatch
says: The State Department has infornatioa
from Minister Adams Of the arrest Of parties
in England for counIeytei!ing United States
Treasury Notes
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

Down ON PErNDERERs-" would to
God" said Washington, in reference TO tl,s
piunderers Of the Government Of his day,
"that some Of the moro ATTRACTIONS in each
State were hung upon a gaIlows iv" time a.
high as that prepared for Haman. No pun
ishment. in my opinion, is too severe for q
man who can build his greatness upon his
country's ruin" M fe7S se''sss
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

~ Seventeen fddles were recently sold
at an auction in London. At the average price
Of $500 each. Three Cremonas Of the dstes
l715. l7oi. and 1897. respectively, brought
$500, e675, and 81 1850.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

y The present conflict may perpetua,s
our Union and it's institutions" !" said an old
maid in the East who has her eye a littlc
sideways on natrimony, "but the curse IL
this war il that It will make 20 many widows.
who will be 6erce TO gut married, and know
know 80 well how to do It, that modest maid
ems will stand no chance No at ALL "
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

AWlrE's Terms " L0vAtrY.-A woman
near New Bedford opposed her husbands pro.
bossl to enlist. He did %, howsvss. and shs
Yielded, sorrowfhlly. For long time both
kept silent on the subject that was nearest the
thought Of each; finally the wife spike. II
supposs you have mads up your mind. said
che "but want you to understand. that i
you ever run, will never live with you again. =
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

PATRIOTIC DAUGHTERs.-Fihy-on young
women in I.ockport, N. Y, signed and pub
lishrd a card offering to take the places Of
such young men. employed as clerks in dry
goods stores and other feminine occupations
rs wished to enlist for the war. and promis-
ing to pay them or their families half the wa
ges they receive. and give their situations up
to them on their honorable discharge from the
service. The girls are the children Of well.
to-do or wealthy citizens, and their offer ID
made through an ambition to do something
for their country. rather than desire for the
places, or any necessity to seek them.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

An old darkey down South bought
himself new hat, and when II commenced
raining hs put it under his coat. When
asked why he did not keep his hat On his
head. he rrplisd:.
DE hats mine, bought him wid my own
money; head belongs to rEassa-lst him take
keer Of his own property"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

The FEELIN1 AT WAsHINGTON-WHAT
THE PRESIDENT THINEs AND SAYs.-A pri-
vate letter dated September 5th, from ono
in Warrington who "know thing or two"
says:
The Presidents dander is up for once. and
now look out to see the fur Ay. He has been
disappointed and mortified beyond measure
by recent events. It will take week or two
to repair matters, and then for vigor. Some
of the peacock officers who have failed to
come up to the scratch, will now have to give
place to men Of brains and stability No
more fooling-no more triaing. will be al
lowed. "Old Abe is mad--Lis old West
ern dander is up, and i have heard him use
some pretty strong language within few
days past, in private conversation. The
mousing politicians. who come here from the
North. pretending to represent the wishes Of
the whole world. and almost annoying the
life out Of the President and his Cabinet off.
GERS, by asking impossible things Of them.
will now bs tabooed. They have kept the
wheels of the war machine locked long enough
and the President will now run the machine
entirely on war principles. You folks in the
West cannot possibly feel more chagrin at
the discouraging situation Of affairs at the
present moment than we do here, and the
President feels worse than any other man in
this nation possibly can. But We are full Of
courage "Are we going to be whipped to
death T. asked an Ohio Congressman Of the
President yesterday. whipped ~ ex-
claimed the President Indignantly. "There's
no such thing in the books-these Southern
rascals will find themselves buried under a
Northern avalanche sooner than you think !;
and like the boy who was struck by lightning
they won't know what allied them. Never
say wAipped while there is God in Israel."
This the President said with much emphasis.
Lie does not dream of such thing as failure
in this war. He sees how great mistakes
have been made, and they will be remedied as
far and soon as possible. and be guarded
against in the future. His great wish just
now is that he was a military man. Ii he
was, actually believe hc would go forth and
lead our army to battle.
GENTLEMAN AND LADy.-Few terms are
harder to define nova. days than "gentleman"
and "lady." Times was when they were
simple words and everybody understood their
meaning; but in these progressive times it
would puzzle a greater photographer than
johnson to define them accurately. A late
writer, however. who seems to know a thing
or two. has had the courage to attempt phlo-
sophie analysis Of these phrases. A gen.
tleinan, he says, is man with a fast horst.
not paid for; fashionable clothes, for which
the tailor suffers; al rufle, and no shirt; T; a
cane, hairy Disagreement of his frontispie :e,
long nine in his mouth. his brains missing,
and a long bill for "drinks at the tavern"
A lady he accurately charact-rizes as ga fe-
male shaped something like a woman;" very
small in the middle, of large dimensions else
where; to b. found anywhere but at home.
and with no attraction anywhere. These de-
finitions, though not perfect, approximate as
near as possible to "the thing Yankee
Blade. -1@ 81
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

WORKS ON THE Pacific RAlLRoAD.-The
Leavenworth (KansaS) Times OF Sept. 18th
says: 81. - 54f4 5taa-
Gen. St,ne reached here from the East
yesterday, where he has been in the interests
OF the Pacific Railroad. Ho has made ar
mngements with responsible parties in Cana.
da. who will undertake the work on thu road,
aud it will bs commenced by the 1st Of No.
vember at Leavenworth aud Kansas City.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

x Woio roa |. Oh BAcaEs."-n ifvaa
not eood'' iOr Adam 70 i've single when
there wac not woman upon the earth. how
criminally guilty are Old bachelors, with the
world fun Of pretty girIs. - ...'.e ~ &
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

CUTE YANKEElsM.-An American ship
lately arrived at Havre from New York,
which had her hold full Of petroleum. pumped
loose into the hqld--a feat 30 daring that nons
but American shippers and American sailors
would attempt il. The ship, Of course. was
built expressly fur ths purpoSs. and can never
b. used for anything else. Hsr hold - vast
hogshsad, made oil tight. and her sntirs cargo
10 pumped in and pumped out again. =
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

Qua SENTIMsNTs.-l'he San Francisco
Morning Call. expresses it's sentiments Us
follows:
"Men who would rather bo found in the
political company Of avowed secessionists than
that Of Union men, should not and cannot
commmand ths confidence Of any wel-wishcr
Of his country. VIM. Lloyd Garrison had
doubtless btun for years traitorous abolition
list; be- is now for the Union aud against re-
bellion; be is therefore. just at the present
time. better political company for any loyal
man than is any democrat who sympathises
with tho rebels. Them's our sentiments"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

a. The book ii the statesman i tie Lu-
man heart.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-01

n Familisrisy brssdrsh casispps.