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Malignity Of the Abolitionists toward the
Border States.
From the Louisville Jonrnll.l

The abolitionists hate the Border States as
good people hate the Devil. This is manifest
enough. As an amusing Illustration Of the
fact a very distinguished member OF the Ken
tucky LEGISLATURE. who visited Washington seY-
eral weeks ago tells us that the abohtionist
ChceYr, IN his aboiitiondiscoursea ut the Capitol,
reserved his particular thunder for the COM
munities which, with Il strong rcmiuisc, nc Of
his native Down East, he styled the '.B-a-r-,l-e-r
States anl which he served up for the dels te-
tionof his mainly abolition audience with reck-
less pungeney not surpassed even by that which,
in the days Of deacon Giles's Disliilery, won
for this reverend libe!icr cell IN the Jail of Sa-
lem. Mr.. Chscver, herein at least, is tii. rep
resentative OF his class. They all hate the B--r-
der States witt! rancor unchecked By homes
ty or truth.
And the reason !s plain. We have already
stated it. The aboli!ionis!s hate the Constitu-
ton, and would GLADLY let the Union slide rather
than have its preservation attended by the press
eryation of the Constitution likewise. They
want TO abolish the constitution, regardless of
consequence, under the pretext ofsaving the l.
Mon. The Border States, on the contrary, want
10 save the Union by saving the Consttu ion,
which they believe the only efiectual method
possible nc 1DoFucF ctlSS, DeiliG Uilb IL IL
yor Of this policy, naturally form the heal of
tine great body OF patriots who rally around the
Administration that declares and carries oui the
policy in defiance of abolitionism everywhere.
Such Is the offence OF the Border States in the
estimation Of the aboIitionists
The very head and front Of their offending
Hath this extent, no more.
1t is for this, and nothing else, that they are
denounced, decriad, dcriiej and detained, by
every Abolition spouter and scriblcr in the coun-
try.
In a word the abolitioaists and Sc sc,assionists
hate the Border States for the same reason in
different aspects The abolitionists hate the Boz
der States, because they stand by the Constitu-
ton, Just rs the seccssionis:s hate the Border
States because they stand by the Union The
Border States as The stcadiast upholders Of both
the Union and the Constitution are the equal
aRi common enemies Of both the abolitionsts
and the aeeessiouists And in this t,yofold en-
nifty every true patriot must share Let the
true patriots Of the North bear in mind this ex-
pllnatiou, and the vcisomous railing OF the alb
o}iiionists against the Border States in general
and Kentucky in particular, il !! should be kept
up will do good rather than hurt. We hope il
l. doing no great hurt rs The case is
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28
Mcclellan Meeting.

The meeting called for the purpose of doing
justice to the gallant commander OF the Army
of the Potomac, the master spirit OF the war
against the rebellion, assembled at the Court
House on Saturday evening last. DIR. L. G..
REAMER was chosen President; Samuel Won
dersmith and John A. Mowry, Vice Presidents;
and A. j. SAMSON and Thomas Jamison Secre
taries. After some remarks by Messrs. w. p.
Schell, 6. II. Spang and S. H. Tate, motion
was adopted authorizing the chair to appoint
committee cf FIVE to draft resolution expressive
of the sense of the meeting. The chair ap-
pointed the following persons: B. f. Meyers,
Samuel Vondersnith, Jos. w. Tate, Jacob
Reed, and Thomas Jamison. On motion, 1t
was Resolved that the meeting adjourn to meet
again on next Saturday evening and that the
committee on resolutions have time till then to
report.
We hope that there will be good turnout
to the meeting on Saturday evening next, and
that the citizens of Bedford will not be fearful
or backward to express their admiration for
and approval of the conduct of the gallant
young General to whose skiful and wisely con-
certed plans we owe whatever of success we
have achieved in the desperate struggle in which
our government is at present engaged.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28
THE WAR IN THE SOUTHWEST.
News from Island No. 10,

CHICAGO, March 2l.-A special despatch to
the Chicago Tribune from Cairo 20th says that
a report was received this morning from Syke-
stoa that JEFF. Thompson had landed at Cape
Girardeau, and was pressing men and horses
into the rebel service \ skrmish had taken
place between the Unionforccs and bis advance
Three Of the enemy we're killed and wounded
Rcintorccments have been sent there.
\ gentleman who has been a contractor at
Memphis, who left there on Thursday, arrived
last evening lie reports that Gov. Harris
disappeared from Memphis the second day al
ter the one to which the Legislature adjourned
TO, and hasn't since been heard from. He is
supposed to be at Corinth, Miss The Legisla-
t,Ire has adjourned, and gone no one knows
whittier. The subject OF burning the city in
case evacuation was necessary was still be-
ing discussed. There has been no impressmcnt
OF Union men into the rebel service to any ex-
tent, except for guard duty, until since the fall
OF Fort Donelson. Since Gov. Harris procla-
nation impressments have been general. Hun
dreds have been picked up in the streets and
taken from stores and dwellings, and marched
oft to The camps of instruction at the point Of
the bavonet.
The floating battery is so constructed as to
sink to the waters edge, leaving nothing ex-
posed except the armament, which consists of
nine Dahlgren guns. 1t was built for the pro-
lection of Memphis, and has been sent to Island
No. 10.
Hollins' steam ram was also sent there The
Union men are leaving Memphis in great num-
bers, leaving their property to be confscated,
and glad to escape with their lives Quarrels
in the streets are frequent occurrences between
Union men and secessionists, and shots are hour
ly exchanged The rebels greatly need iron,
ard have offered S25, 900 to any artisan who
will discover a process of making malleaba
iron Ammunition is plenty mGAufactories
are inoperation day ana night in the vicinity of
Memphis There are no mail facilities, except
along the railroad routes, latters and papers are
carried from town to town By private enter
prise.
Another correspondent who left Island No
10, yesterday noon says:-Firing is only mod
crate from the Benton and Mound City at iu-
tervals Of fifteen minutes each, the object being
to reduce the upper batteries. Five guns were
dismoupted, and two left, from which OCCASION
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28
4 Confederate Account Of the Fight at
Fort Donelson and Of the Causes Which
Ted ta it.,

The following information IN regard to the
surrender Of Fort DoneIson, is received from
correspondent in kentucky. Although touch
ing only upon the closing scenes Of that bloody
struggle, it viii nevertheless be found remark
ably interesting:
u The resistance made by the Confederates
was most gallant, although they fought under
every disadvantage. On Wednesday, the gunboats
were entirely defeated and rendered useless.
The strength Of the outer defences, as given in
the Northern journals, has been greatly exag-
gerated, there being in fact nothing but earthwork
and rife pits--acdich were the Ia6or Of sinqle
nydt-outside of the fort proper.
The position being considered untenable in
the presence of so Large Il force, it was deter
mined on Saturday to eyacnate the fort, and,
cutting way through the enemy, to fall back
upon Nashville. One division led By General
PiI!ow was thrown forward for this purpose,
andadvaneinggallantly to open field, and against
large elds, drove the Federal troops before them,
and succeeded III throwing them inso confusion.
The Eoad to ClaIksville was thus perfectly clear
ed Of the enemy. Buckner, who was in com
mand Of the reserve, and who was stationed in
a position which would have enabled him to
protect the retreat, had everything in readiness,
when he received orders from Pillow to fell
back again to the trenches.
The mpty-headed vanity of Pillow induced
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28
MCCLELLAN MEETING.

The citizens Of Bedford and vicinity who feel
that the attacks upon General Mcclellan by the
Abolitionists and other fanatics are not only do
ing that gallant officer great injustice but are
thereby impairing the efficiency of our arms in
the work of vindicating the Constitution and
restoring the Union, are hereby requested to
meet at the Court House, in Bedford on SAT
URDAY EVENING next, 29th inst, for the
purpose of expressing their appreciation of Gen.
McClellans policy and conduct of the war, and
giving expression to their disapprobation of the
course of his opponents,
MANY UNION MEN.
March 81, 1862.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28
Some" Notices.

The BEDFORD GAzETTE-Tks staunch and
reliable old Democratic journal GENES to US this
week in IN entire new dress and greatly impro-
we'd. We are pleased 10 observe this evidence
of prosperity and success on the part Of our val
ned cotemporary. and hope the addition Of ma
ny paying subscribers TO Friend Meyers list will
soon make up for this recent outlay. Fidelity
to party and principle. such as has charactcri-
zed this journal both in sunshine and in shade,
for many years, certainly deserves continued en-
couragcment and success York Gazetie
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28
The State Senate and Wendell Phillips.

The Senate of Pennsylvania is composed of
10 Democrats and % Republicans, giving the
latter unlimited and unrestraiiled power in all
matters of partizanship and political division
A few days ago, the ''grave and reverend seign-
iors' composing the Republican majority of this
eaee dignihed and respectable body, voted the
use of the Senate Chamber to the notorious
Abolition Disunionist and New England Trait
or, WENDELL Phillips, who proposed to deliy-
er harangue against ''the reunion with slave
holders" for which brave Northerners are every
day pouring out their Iife-blood, on the field of
battle. This wicked and infatuated partizan
majority, does not scruple to take to its embra-
ces an original, straight-out Disunionist, who
aaid but a few days ago, that he had often
cursed the Constitution and had 'labored nine
teen years TO take nineteen states out of this
Union," and who declares that he would rath-
er that the National Capitol had been ''shelled
to ashes last july" than that the Union should
be restored with slavery where it existed ante
nor to The rebellion. Treason rank as that of
Arnold, is a sweet-smeling SAVIOR to the Repub-
Gcans of the Senate, when 1t is the work of an
Abolitionist. Yet the patriots par excellence who
constitute that body, are among the Jacobins
nay, some OF them were leaders of the bloody
crew, who demanded the lives, and gave to the
flames the property, Of Democrats who oppos-
ed the present civil war inits earliest inception.
Never, in all the history of parties, was there
such blind and bigoted zealotry as that exhibi-
ted by this Senatorial band Of Republican con-
epirators. From the least unto the greatest
IF there can be any one greater than another
where all are infnitesimally srnalli From the
reverend demagogue from Bradford TO the red
and ruffled monomaniac from Erie, they are
al set of illiberal, ungcnerous, narrow-min-
ded, self-conceited, negro-oving. plunder-shar-
ing haters of Democrats, who stop at nothing
(but their own pockets) to dcfraud their politi-
cal opponents of their rights to elevate bad men
OF their own faith to Office, and to persecute
and outrage those who differ from them in O.
pinion. No Democrat ever uttered any such
sentiments as those lately expressed by the
arch-traitor Phillips, and yet the latter is al
lowod to roam over the country ad h5,tsau, to
SOW the seeds of his abominable treason, and is
hugged and caressed by the Republican leaders
IS though he were very Revelator of tho true
political gospel, whilstmany of the former have
been incareerated in foul and health h-destroy-
ing dungeons on the mere suspicion of being
half as guilty as he. OH Justice, when viii
thy scales, so long inclined, be equally poised?
When will the populace see in thy balances the
wheat weighing heavier than the chaff? Alasl
alas the "pe0ple doth not consider p
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28
Borough Election.

The election on Friday last resulted in the sue
cess Of the whole Democratic Ticket, with the
exception OF the nominee for High Constable,
who Was defeated by James A Henderson, he
QIenderson) getting the Office annually as pre-
cious gill fsoln some thirty-iiye good-natured
Democrats who cant find it in their hearts to
defeat the 0hoe Republican ticket. But the
grand contest was for School Directors, the Re
publican leaders straining every nerve to defeat
Messrs. Shannon Shoemaker and Biymire, three
of the Democratic candidates. The triumph
ant election of all the straight Democratic can
didates for School Directors, is due to the good
sense Of the people of both parties of the bor-
ough, and is triumph indeed for those gentle
men. The vote stands as follows:
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28
Democratic Victory in Harrisburg.

The Democrats of Harrisburg won a splen-
did victory, on Friday last The Democratic
candidate for City Treasurer, John t. Wilson,
was elected by majority of 245! The Dem
ocrats also elected five out of the six council
men, carrying every ward except one, which
ave about dozen of a majority for the ere
ubhcan" candidates, Good for the State Cap
III
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28
Old st, Clair.

The whole Democratic ticket has been elected
in ST. Clair township. The conservative old
line Wings deserve great praise for their conduct
at the late election, and whilst we do not desire
to ''crow' over the Fort Donelson defeat sus-
tanned by the Republican nominees we are thank
ful to all who have not heretofore voted the
Democratic. ticket in ST. Clair, for the patriotic
assistance they rendered the Democracy on this
occasion. We give the vote ih full below:
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28

eE BuRGLARY-On Saturday evening last,
the dwelling of Miss Ann Pierson, III the Wes-
tern part of town, was entered and the sum of
one hundred and sixty dollars in money taken
therefrom. We are told that the burglary was
neighbours house, and whilst light was burn
ing in one of the rooms This was certainly n
bold exploit, and shows that the daring and dash
ing thieves are not quite ali in office at Wash
ington or employed as Government contractors
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28
Democratic Victory in York.

DC Democracy Of the borough of York, a.
ed signal victory over Republicanism at
spring election. David Small, Esq, the
of that able andgallant Democratic jour
York Gazette, was elected Burgess by a
of 81. York borough has always here
en- strongly opposition.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28
Bedford Township Election,

The entire Democratic ticket was elected in
Bedford township, on Friday last, with the cx-
ception of the nominee FOR Constable, who was
defeated by small majority, by an independent
candidate. The party majority, as shown by
the following vote, is larger than VIC have ever
known it to be at any previous Spring election ::
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28

eg-As we 90 to press we learn the sad intel
Ggence Of the death of Col. w g. MURRAY,
of HolHdaysburg, who fell in the late battle near
Winchester 1t is also reported that General
Shields has died of his wound Another rumor
prevails that Capt Brisbin, of Woodberry, was
killed in the battle
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28

"a The Allegany Seminary at Rainsburg,
which viii soon open anew session, affords un-
usual advantages to It's students. We can rec
ommend it as an excellent institution. See Ad-
vertisement
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es~ That fearless and ably conducted Demo
cratic Journal the Bedford Gazette, has donned
new dress-always q sure indication, and more
especially 50 these hard times, that it is in a
fiourishng condition. Long may it and its ac-
complishcd editor wave-[ Hoih9aysbmg Stand
ard
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28

e5- The Bedford Gazette has donnod a new
suit. The Gazette is an ably conducted Demo
cratic journal and deserves success IIaI748-
burg Patriot and Un;oR
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28

81 Advices from Fort Smith, Ark, confirm
the tidings of the death of the Rebel Generals
McCulloch, Mcintosh and Herbert at the recent
battle of Pea Ridge. Gen. Slack, of the Miss
ouri troops, was also mortally wounded.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28

Mr.. Stcckman was placed upon the Repub-
hcan ticket, without his knowledge or consent,
and was no candidate for School Director.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28

gS5@ The Bedford Gazette comes to us in a
new dress, an Indication that it is in flourish
ing condition. Rather neat, Frank. Hope
you'll be amply repaid for your outlay Sam
erset Democrat.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28

Hires, oticrs and Sisters, ,c505e Fss5ci7e2s Soas
Gad Brothers are serving in the Army, cannot
put in their knarsack n more necessary gift
than few boxes Of HOLLOWAY'S PILLS
& OINTMENT. They insure health even un-
der the exposures of soldiers Ega. Only p cents
a Box or Pot
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IMPORTANT FROM THE SOUTH.
YancoE SAFE in Iefdam,

NASHVILLE. March 21.-eouthern adviees
received here say that Y&acay arrived ct New
Orleans and made spaech. avowing that no
help could be procured from England OF Franco,
and urging retaliation by stopping cotton culti-
Yation.
Parson BrovnloH leaves for The North to- !l7-
The rebel provisional government OF Ken.
tucky is TO assemble in 4 Sibley tent near the
headquarters of Gen. Crilteaien AZ Huntsville,
Ala, on the 2ls; This portion Of the les-
patch Is very blind, but owing to n break in
the line we have heen unable TO ge: it repeated.
--Els. ,JoarnGl Of Commerce.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28

Gz~IHE BEDFORD GAZETTE paper comes
TO us IN an entire new dress, which is an eyi-
dence OF substantial prosperity that cur friend
Meyers richly deserves, and which we most hear
tily rejoice to See Genus of Liberty.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28

czg' That gallant old Democratic organ, the
Be1terd Ga>ette, comes to us in a suit of new
and beautiful type. Good for you, friend MEY-
Frs Glad to see, your prosperity, and hope it
wilieverbe becontinuedyou.- Gettysburg Compiler,
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28
A UDlToR's NOTICE

4 UDlIUHS NJ llCE.
y The nadersigne1 ap-
pointed Aud tor 10 make dstI buiioa Of hllsncs
in the hands ot Aaron Reed, Fxar. OF Or. William
Reed, of Miile Wooioe-ry toRashio, dse'h will
altend to his duties at his 0!ice in the Borough Of
Bedford, the Sth day of April next where All
interested can attend.
z. o. BARCLAY,
March 2Sths 18J9. Anstios,
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28

BASKETS, BROONS. TURS. CHURNS, VIII
= LOW and WOODEN WARE of every aes,rp-
lion, 10 be had cheap al Blymire ant Sons.
TMarch 2Sth 1852.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28

n 'URPENTINE. LivSEED OIL, and Oils and
] PAlNTSIN GENERAL, tor sale At BlYnire
and Sons. March 2sth 1852.
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Nrm 4aucrtisr rmcuts.

TRESH GARDEN SEEDS at Blymire and s,a's.
/ March 2Sth 1862
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T AMPS, LAMP CHIMNEYS, COAL OFT. II.
first in great variety, and the last of excellent
quality, at Blymire and Son 5.
March 2sih is62.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-03-28

DRusHES, large assortment, at Hlymre scd,
ID Sons. March 2Sth 1869.
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CtADDLERY & SHOE FINnfNGS. COOL stock,
y a; Blymre and Soas. March 25th 1862.
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UIIIORS NOTICE.
4 In ibe matter Of the Pc
tiion of Mary C. Zinm,r, OF Bedford towaship.
the undersigned appointed Au!i,a- TO report ths
facts, &c., will attend 10 the d1tia@ of the appoint.
meht ;he IT'D day Of April nrSa ~ bis ONCE
the Boroagn OF Bedford where ! lssiring ean at
tend.
II. D. BARCLAY
March 2Sih. 1902 &usit Or.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-01-10
ANOTHER ALLEEED FORM Dr
TREASON.

A good deal is SAID privately respecting \
statement reported to have been made IA i,~
DAYS since by an army surgeon under eNa,uua-
ton before tia Congressional Committee ap-
pointed 20 investigate the conduct of the war
I. seems that the surgeon testified that Al OIL
Ger in his division. Of high rauk. a graduate Of
tho West-Pont Academy, lately expressed II
wish to turn his artillery against Congress.
The surgeon, 30 runs the story. on being fur.
Their inlcrrugated decllned To give tho name
OF this officer, on the ground that the :enti-
mcut was 50 common among the army Ulcers,
that il would hc wrong to single out any indi-
yidual among them for public condemnation.
We must cay this story seems to as untrue.
la the first place, the Committee could not be
50 uufathlul to Its duty as TO allow witness
reporting fact Of such character TO leave
the stand until he had revealed the name Of
tbs guilty officer. In the second place, 1t Is
impossible to suppose that tho treasonable and
dangerous feeling in question prevails among
tho mnjnrity OF tho regular officers We know
very we'll what number Of conspicuous cases
of the most dshonorabIe treachcry to the nag
have occurred among the graduates OF west
Point; we have no doubt that fools and knaves
may be found among those who have main
tanned their allegiance. just as they may Do
found among every considerable body oil men;
but we arc convinced. Notwithstanding that
honor aud patriotism are the predominant I'M
pusss among tho officers Of tho regular forces