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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-11-21
A National Convention.

Amidst the darkness and doubt which prevails
concerning the probable issue of our unhappy
national troubles, there seems one thing certain
and well-defned, and that is, that the people,
both North and South, are tired of this horri-
: bic and unnatural civil war. There is not the
sections knew how to bring hostilities to an hon.
orablc close, they would be unanimously agreed
to do so this very hour. But it seems that the
inscrutablc sphinx of this dreadful strife is not
to be unriddled for the present. The shadows
Of ten thousand contractors fall upon its face
and hide its lineamcnts from the public gaze.
The apostles of Abolitionism are preaching the
gospel Of John Brown and erecting the pulpits
of fanaticism between the masses and the solu-
tion of the great riddle. The light of Christi
unity is perverted from the dark and wonderful
problem and Lucifer himself stalks abroad in
the land to give false coloring to the unsolved
mystery. But the Mokhanna of this American
delusion will soon be unveiled. The hideous
proportions of the beast which has too long I'M
posed itself upon the credulous populace as
holy prophet, will be revealed in all their native
ugliness The time will soon be here when peo-
pleswill see the falsity of the doctrine that we
must fight forever, even if the end can only be
Bankrupt ruined North and a wasted and
dcsolated South. Common sense alone can solve
The enigma of peace. Common sense elected q
fbn
drove out of power the fanatics, demagogues
and thieves that have preycd, vampire-ke, up
on the life-blood of the nation. And common
sense now dictates that there should soon be
held convention of the people of the Union,
to make an effort to devise some plan for the
restoration of peace and, if yet possible, re-
union between the loyal and seeded states. We
have tried war as a remedy for disunion, and
thus far, though prosecuted on the most gigan-
tiescale, it has proved an utter failure. Let
US, then, once more, try peaceful means. Let
sthglSsbc an armistice, and during this ar
mistice, let there be National Convention
assembled composed of delegates from all
the states, acting under the most solemn
pledges to the people whom they represent
It is claimed that we have beaten the South in
battle. If SO we can afford to be magnanimous
and make the proposition to meet with her rep
resentatives for the purpose of restoring peace
and bringing about reunion. But if we can.
not have an armisticc and full convention in
which all the states shall be represented, let us
have meeting of the conservative majority
elected to Congress at the late elections. Fresh
from the ranks of the people, their action would
be a fair reflex of the wishes of majority of
the people Of the loyal states, and the admins
tration ut Washington could not fail to heed its
advice. Such convention will necessarily come
together, sooner or later, and it might as well
be held now as at any future period
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-11-21
exThe Patriot 3 Union seems to think III,

ezrThe Patriot & Union seems to think that
the citizen of this place who was recently rob-
bed at Herr's Hotel, Harrisburg, neglected to
lock the door of his room. Friend Jones is
mistaken. The door was locked and the KEY,
left in the lock on the inside, was ''nippercd, y
as was shown by detective Taggart of Philadel-
phia. Theoccupant of the room, after losing his
money by the hands of the burglar was charged
SI.a5 for two meals and bed Quite liberal,
pon our honor!
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-11-21

es-Solomon Reighard, the newly elected Poor
Director, has been installed in Office. Mr.. Rcigh-
ard is an honest and upright man ahd will make
good Director. His predecessor in office, Mr..
Kemery, was true and firm friend of the in
tercsts of the county, and goes out of office re.
spected by all who know him.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-11-21

CIV. NJ. Pearson, Esq, has retired from
the board of Commissioners and is succeeded
by Andrew Crisman, Esq, chosen at the late
election. Mr.. Pearson was a kind and obliging
officer and made many friends whilst in office.
His successor, Mr.. Crisman, will make a first
rate Commissioner, and we have no doubt will
give satisfaction to the people of the county.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-11-21

The Sacrament of the Lords Supper will be
administered, Providence permitting, in the
Presbyterian Church of this place, on the last
Sabbath of this month. The pastor expects
the assistance of Rev. L. Y. Graham, of Som
eryet.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-11-21

WooD REGMENr.-The wood regiment had
ITS annual parade on Wednesday last. Twenty
wagons filed past our office and deposited their
ligneous contents in The woodward of Rev. Mr..
Yinplina.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-11-21

IAs Thursday (Nov. 27th) has been appoint.
ed day of Thanksgiving and Prayer, there
will no doubt be preaching in some of the church.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-11-21

eS-John G.. Fisher, Esq, has been appoint
ed Clerk to the Commissioners.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-11-21

cFThe Army of the Potomac is said to be
advancing. The rumor that the rebels were
advancing upon Cumberland has proved false
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-11-21

One GOoD REsuLr-One of the most de.
lightful effects of the late election Is the mar.
ked improvement in the manners of our Abo.
lition ncighbors.
Before the decision which made the Demo-
cratic party master Of the situation, we were
"Breckenridgers," 'Southcrn Sympathizers,' -
"DisIoyal," and all that sort Of thing. 7't
Now the virtuous Forney from his perch
declares, sit will not do TO call all who voted
the Democratic ticket dislyal" Immaculate
Johni ' e
Tho Abolition vocabulary Of improper
names as laid on the shelf. Vox Populi is a
great conservator Of manners. HenceEorth,
wh'is tho tide 10 rising. we are to be known n
Aow Democrats Ci.issnAs We are 70 be
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-11-21
Galusha A. Grow.

The defeat of this bitter Abolition dema-
gogue is one of the recent glorious Democratic
triumphs in Pennsylvania. It WILDE remember
ed that one of the first acts of Galusha A.
Grow after his elevation to be Speaker of the
House of Representatives at Washington, was
to have the portrait of Elk President Buchanan
removed from the rotunda of the capitol.--The
people OF Pennsylvania, in return for the base
act of this reasonable dcmagoguc, have remo-
we'd the vile Abolition carcass of Galusha A.
Grow from the Hall Of Congress. Over this
removal the loyal people Of the North send up
shouts Of joy. The defeat of this man by an
overwhelming majority in his Congressional
district, shows that the people of Luzerne and
Susquehanna counties regard him as totally unfit
to represent them in the councils of the Ma
ton,
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03
TO countrY Exehanges.

Our exchange list has grown enor-
mously large, extending over all parts Of
the country. IL is Of course become an
item of considerable expense. We will
be glad however, TO exchange with those
country exchanges which will give us a
few insertions Of our prospectus and a
notice. We doubt not that in very
short time we shall send out much lar
ger sheet than at present. The Nash
willie UNION has become one of the insti-
buttons Of civilization, and ranks with the
Rocky Mountains, the Falls of Niagara,
the Pacific Ocean and the universal YAM
kee nationl
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03
The Fourth.

We trust thateyery loyal person in the
city will join heartily in the celebration
of our great National Anniversary. Con-
sidering the strange and eventful period
through which this State has recently
passed, under rebel despotism, il will be
fraught with far more interest than or
dinarily attaches TO such celebrations
Come out to the celebration. Let your
houses stream with National flags, and
let not disloyalty dare TO whisper on
our streets. Let il be day consecrated
TO freedom and American Nationality.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03
YnnIlce seoessIonIsts.

We believe IL is a generally conceded
fact, that the most obtrusiye, importinent,
insolent and malicious rebels in this
city are Yankee men aud women, Male
and female adventurers, who were spew-
ed out from an unappreciatiyo place Of
nativity few years ago in the North,
and who, by luck or marriage, have be-
come the owners Of negro or two, tramp
our streets from morning till night and
talk through their noses about Lincoln
ties and Abolitionists, and the divine
right of HAM, SHEM and JAPHFT. We
met one Of these creatures recently, an
old acquaintance, and could not suppress
a hearty laugh at the ludicrous specta-
Gle Of Newfoundland Goldfish trying TO
pass itself OFF for a Mississippi alligator.
We have our eye on some Of these nuis-
anoes-these vile blots on society, these
renegades from Yankeedom---and have
collected some choice facts relative TO
their former history, which we shall
soon give 10 the public, unless these
wrstches learn the decency Of silence.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03

The Montgomery Ad,eytissr says that
from the most accurate estimate that
can be made from the returns of the Pro-
bate Judges and SheriIs Of the counties,
Alabama has sent to the war, from first
to last, $1,000 men out of voting popu-
lntion Of some $1,000, OF these the
State has armed 10000 and equipped 8, .
OOOp
And when these $4,000 are swept Off
by ihe fortunes Of war, whore will men
be found to take their place in that de-
populated State? On the other hand,
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania and
New York could each lose that puNbe-
ofmen and hardly miss them, as an ole-
ment Of their military power. DO not the
rebel States see that they are trying to
achieve physical impossibiliiy2 Ev-
cry year that this war continues win in
crease the population Of the Free States
and diminish a. at Of the Slave States.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03

Voice from Dickson County.-.-
sterling Union sentiments ox-
pressed Rt a Public Meeting i'm
inc Country.
Amongau The proceedings Of the many
Onion meetings which have reached us
from various Southern States, We do not
recollect any which please Us SO well as
the resolutions passed some ten days ago
bya gathering Of plain Tennessee far
mers in Dickson County. They are sem
sible and practical. They are clear and
acknowledgements aud then thoy are full Of
those precious qualities, paifiotiu, and
pluck. five had taxed and racked our
wills for = months We could not have
written resolutions that please us so
wen as the following:
UNION NESTING an yA1LnY SPRING
MEErIg0 HOUSE I
We the Uuion mon of Dickson County.
Tenn, met at Valley Springs Meeting
House, June the Dist 1862, and adopted
the following resolutions, viz:
l. HeSottea Ihat we believe it to be
the imperative duty Of the Federal Gov
ernment TO put down the present rebel
lion. f..r r..
2. Resolye8, That We believe il 10 be
the duty Of all loyal citizens TO aid the
Government in suppressing the said re-
bellion.
3. Reghu3, That we are in favor Of the
leading rebels bearing the burthen of the
Federal war tax
4, Resolged, That we are opposed to the
election Of any person to any office what
soever, whose loyalty is doubted.
g. ResolOed, That we recommend 10 our
brother loyal men throughout the State
70 hold similar meetings, for the purpose
OF perpetuating the Government Of the
United States.
Resoived, That when il is made to APP
pear BY the loyal citizens Of any noighbor-
hood or section, that certain persons from
said neighborhood, who are held as pris-
oners Of war to the United States, are
loyal to the Government, they should be
released and restored 10 their families
and friends.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03

Gen, BouE has fitted up a substantial
and comfortable room in Louisville for
the accommodation Of rebel ladies who
allow their tongues TO move too freely,
aud who are guilty Of insulting conduct
towards Federal soldiers. II what We
sometimes hear be true, similar build
ing would not be amiss in this city, We
cannot understand why a woman Is TO
be allowed to commit treason any more
than the smaller offences Of larceny or
murder Crinoline hides great deal
bat is not big enough TO hide Che deform-
ity and bssoness, and Wickedness Of
treason.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03
Query.

A correspondent wants to know what
has become of certain torpedoes which IL
is said were invented in this city last
winter and were ordered by Gen. JoHN-
sToN TO be placed along the bluffs of the
river TO blow up the Federal gunboats ?
Our correspondent asks if the inventor
will not prepare few for the celebration
on Friday.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03

REcIPE 40 MAKE A TATrLER Take Of
the vine Runahout and the root Of MINI
blotongue, of each six haRdfula; fifteen
ounces OF Ambition, the Same quantity
Of Nonsense. Buiso them together 10
the mortaroi Misapprehension, boil them
over the fire Of Wild Surmises, until you
perceive the scum Of Falsehood rising on
the top; strain IL through the cloth of
Maliguiiy; then drain IL from the cup Of
Malevolence and YOU will be prepared
10 speak ali manner Of evil, without re-
speot 10 person OF character--ElcLla5e
Add 10 ihe above twenty sruples Of
snobbery and lmpudence without any
scruplos al an, and you have a full
Gsdged she robel
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03

TuE REBEL WoUEDED.--A oorrespon-
dent Of the Dispatch who has just re-
turned to Richmond, after sojourn With
in The Federal lines, writes that ono thing
must be said ia favor Of the enemy that
"they treat our captive wounded kindly
and we'll No distinction is made In "a
yor Of Federal wounded. All receive The
same accommodations and attentions In
this respect At least our Zoe conforms to
the ussges Of civilized warfare"
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03

The Editor win be greatly obliged to
persons making up clubs for the UNION if
they will remit to the publishers and not
to himself Communications and sub
scriptions are sometimes mixed up with
private information in such a manner as
to cause needless delay and trouble TO
all parties.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03

The following communication speaks
for itself Now dear, sweet bewitching
ladies, please don't make mouths, or
talk sauoy any more
NASHVILLE, July I'd, 1862
Editor NdslpiHe UHioa:
SIN As citizen Of this place, in
terested in the welfare and happiness of
its inhabitants, think che "powors
that be" could do no better than TO
establish prison in which to eonnno
female rebels. / believe every other
city has been compelled TO resort to
this measure, aud why should Nashville
be SO far behind other places in estab-
fishing these benevolent institutions.
Why should the patriotism and good
conduct Of men be so carefully guarded
and watched, and that Of our lady
friends so woefully neglected. Is it
not as important 10 our country that
its women should be instructed in les
sons of patriotism and obedience to law
as that the other sex should
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03

We have no time to transcribe com
munications. We sometimes receive
communications with a scrap of oo!F-
Dental information Written on the back
Of the manuscript. OF course If we use
the manuscript we have to re-write it,
and this imposes entirely too much labor
on us We have no time for such work
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03
! nrceIIent ArnoIntment.

The United States Senate on the 3Oth
ult confirmed the nomination of Ex-
Governor WILLIAM p. CAMPBELL, Of Lee
banon, as Brigadier- General This is a
most admirable appointment. Governor
CAMPBELL is one Of the noblest and
truest men in the nation. His talents
are of a high order his resolution in
flexible, his energy when aroused tre-
mendous, his military skill superior and
his loyalty as immovable as Bunker
Hill itself We know that we have
used what some may consider extravs-
giant language and yet men who know
him wen, say that the picture is not
overdraWn
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03

NJ REGULATE rBE wATER.wORKs. Ia rHs CRY
Oh NASHVILLE

on NASHVILLE
Sec D. That q shall Bot be- lawful ior any fsrsun
or perulns 90 whom Che saier ihau De- suppilei by.
hit corporation % permt auy pfrson 0r persons
ether thhn momtou ef BE, boz, or tlcIr own .mly
or pefHou 1r refrus in hs haT or their employ upsn
Oh Doe Oh which Che aairr may o. aup1iad 81 have
TAKE receive ur uHe from any hydrant oy cook or
other Nkturea acctod 0n said ut auy OF the uaior ~
Supplied Dor t0 ufe or porma the Hano 30 BE- uat fof
ihe watering or sprink iug ~ l0ta 0r gardora nor
to bt Wtutntly wasted, or o. uh without proper pfr
caution ifam any such hgdriut 81 cook and fir ,.ye
" ri. ueo lWlrthCr committed hy the pafrou ttkIH4
iho aat.r or allowing ID 81 BE- iaasuJ atsIrai auy III
ih. prov sions ol uin fuct'ou the oI.ndsf slsi b.
.lahf il geo not c1cc9iing hTo doIan Cd esrH lI
'rnr' o. he recovered telro any conpriott lurlsI.
lipn iforltaf ihai nothing heseIn ooataia.d shsIl
DE- Hn clnairul as 90 subject io SOC aforesl forIty
anY poftlu Ter furnishing another with Hntrf al..t
remaining n Ylsitlr within ha. her or thoIr t.Y..
n plmia0ai nf t1 any perfun for oaiiuaulflnr M.
nf ~ any p.fanu hH'ing Che Hfliee o1lrsut IN ths
Hti rHWks cImi1ilt "a pr aD aa t1 rr0llht apv rsr
nn iioan ffantug che uao vi tiif us'fr io anoi g.
lrfann Hh4 may have contracted f1f d. 40 0f tba
pr"uH.a. nr irUnmfut nfruUIad hF hIrt Ur 49, ..t.
hia of ief lfafant or pipe "a QUO u Fepar.
Passed Ino q. 1850.
Aho aboso law wilt bp rlgldV enhrcod ossinst
all persons violating BE-
JAS WYATT,
lln--l-lu snleruiendent OF water WorsE
- Dispatch plaase COPS.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03

He bad sometime thought that perhaps
he might be an instrument in God hands
OF accomplishing great work and he
certainly was not unwilling 70 be. Per-
haps, however Gods way Of accomplishing
the end tclicl he mea1orialists have in pieio
may be different from, 6,eirs Il would be
his earnest cndeayor, witha firm reli.
anco upon the Divine arm, and seeking
light from above, to do his duty 10 the
place 20 which he had been called.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03

Our correspondents must allow us TO
take our own time for reading their COM
munications. We have no time to be
read TO. tits literally impossible,
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03

The WAR AND THE RELIGIOUS SouE-
TIEs.-Thc following table has been com
piled by the New York 1adpadeat as
showing the effect Of the war upon the
leading religious and benevolent socie-
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03
$3.50 REWARD.

ma Y son John Tate was tll,en from the nolghbor,
flhood Of Bowling Gfcu KY, by the Texas
Rangers ON tho 18th day of February, 1902 aii car
ricd -uuih he is about 10 years Ola, bright mulat.
TO color, face frrcf'ed, about ioot inches high,
rather spare built, has scar on BIS side from acad
aud also on one OF hs legs from dog bite viii give
the above reward Tor hH liberation, or n rotirned
hs homo and pay all expenses attending n Q same.
tllLA TATE
aus 2-dlm.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03
$50 REWARD.

IL ANANAf from Che subscriber, 2 miles from
Illehauun, Wilson cOusty, TenusFse, on tllo ibth
inst, negro man named Alfred, about 30 yonrs OF
age black, spare made and rathgr delicate appcnr
ancet weighs about l4O pounds lIo s Cnrpcntlf by
trade and viii doubtless Try 90 mako into the federal
lines, ana pass limielf o. free man. Sic can wrto
passnble hand, ! will give the ubvo reward for
his apprehension 30 ! eau GOT him
WluTEslDE
iuy2-dIm
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03
Strayed or Stolen.

nUMNG last week nom the pasture Of W. r. El-
lJlhton, near Nashville, light bay horse, about g
hands high, long tail, " ith white spot on his back
aud branded W. on The shoulder. Ic isatrot
ting horse Any person returning him 10 No p
North Market street, viii be literally rcWarded
y. T. y. MCLEAN,
july2-dst
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Water Tax.

NOTICE So hereby given TO delinquent water tax
LNpuycr3 that tho tiwo for payment for thc fret
six months Of 1909, has expired, aud unless they
come forward forthwith and srttc, twill benny tnlty
TO collect by law, and shut of the water will bo 40
the Colltclota uhpc from 90 b. on every day.
D.. ID GAIRErE
Water Tax Collector.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-03
WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT
Lost.
HtraYad.

IRON my Stable ON last Friday night between
Il summer ana jefferson streets North Nashville,
other marks, except "a hurt la the lett eve iibp
raj reward VIII he paid Ma return u me or for In
flTmltion SO hat can got him
Iuly2-dlw.
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july2 d3ni
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-04-16

- IL 49, ~ u -0&
I7A, Main street. wheeling, Va.
CToNE g. THOMAS announce TO their
= friends and the public that they are in re-
ceint OF their stockof Fall aud Winter Goods.
embracing Dry Goods in all their varieties.
CurpetinQ, Oil Cloth and Carpet chain, Millin.
cry Goods of every variety Notions. and Va.
rieties generally. comprising the largest, and
in some respects. the most desirable we ever
brought. to the city Oui customers may rest
assured that they will reap all the advantages
thst fair dealing. long experience, close at
tention to business, careful buying. and buying
with Cash, can give them, We buy n ost OF
our guods with cash. directly from the man.
uiacturers and Importers, and from close cash
Auction houses, thereby saving largo per
centage. We have ample facilities for doing
a large Jobbing Trade, and invite the attention
Of Merchants to our stock before buying, and
Tailors to our STOCK Of Cloths, Cassimerss and
Vestings.
Without par.icularizing, We will cay we
Keep the largest stock in the city of the follow.
Ing as we'll as all goods.
Dress Silks, Of every style and price.
Millinery goods, silks, velyets. ribbons &c.
French Merinoes, Of every shade.
French Prints and Goods,
Goods for Friends wear and travelling
Shawis oil every grade and price.
PlnIds Il Prints, e. worsted fabrics for dresses
Cloaks and Cloaking, Prints, Ticks, ,Muslins.
Flannels, Blankets, and goo,'s for Men d
Boys wear generally. No
Good House shall / sell cheaper.
Our stock of FURS will Sc fous, TO be very
desirable. We ask attention % our stock OF
Carpe,ing, ETC., which is We. v tull and at low
prices
All goods sold at small advsrco on pur.
chase.
Persons making pur rchases in the city will find
it to their interest greatly TO give US call be.
lore buying.
Parcels fsnt /" any part Of The city FREE.
Remember the sign OF the Golden a.Hiye.'
near the suspension Bridge.
STONE e. THoMA
Nov 7, lS6i-,f f,r r
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-04-16

To Hon. z. NJ. STANTON, Secretary Of War:
The enemy evacuated Island No. 10 last
night. 1t is occupied by Col. Buford OF the
Twenty seventh I'll Reg. General Pope will
capture all that remains on the high lands to.
day. The movement on the rear has done
this work. -H.e