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News from Rebel States.
FORTRESS MONROE. /

FORTRESS MONROE, Feb. 20.
Notice having been received by Gen. Wool
that some 400 exchanged prisoners would be sent
down James river yesterday, the George Wash
ington and express left about noon for the APP
pointed meeting place. The rebel boat was ap-
pointed to meet us at three o'clock, but at that
time she was not in sight, and shortly after
heavy fog shut down, making it impossible to
move in any direction. The two boats were
fastened togeather, and having dropped anchor
waited for the rebel boat to appear.-The fog
did not lift till late in the evening, when the
wind blew so fresh that the boats darggcd their
anchors and had to be separated. This morn
ing at sunrise the expected prisoners made their
appearance on the William Allison, which it
seemed had also anchored for the night few
miles above us. She Immediately came along
side, and the roll of prisoners being called they
were transferred to our boats. The return pas
sage was made without any accident, and we
arrived here at about ten o'clock this forenoon.
The prisoners will be Immediately sent North
The Norfolk Day Book, of Wednesday, after
quoting Associated Press dispatches of Sunday,
thinks it is more than probable that Fort Don
elson has fallen. We copy the following par
agraphs.
RICHMOND, Feb. 18.-Congress met to-day.
In the Senate Vice President Storro"s w.ps i'll
the Chair. r. M. L. Hunter was elected Pre-
sident pro tenn. Jos. II. Nash, of South Caro-
lima, was elected Clerk. The following Sena-
tors We're absent: Both from Alabama, Bur-
nett, of Kentucky; Sims, of louisiana, and
Phelps, of Mississippi. There was one Georgia
vacancy, in consequence of Toombs declining
In the House Bocock, of Virginia, was elected
Speaker, and Emmett Dickson, of Georgia.
Clerk.
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" A R N B W =.
Glorious News From TENNESSEE!
The RebeiIi0n's Backbone Broken.

Sr. Louis, Feb. 2l.-Specias from Cairo to
the Republican and Democrat, say that on Tues
day two Rebel regiments from Clarksville came
to Fort Donelson, and gave themselves up, say
ing that they had been deceived and were tired
of fighting against the old flag
1t is declared that strong objections will be
raised by the Tennosseans against the Bowling
Green force offering battle at Nashville.
The Provost Marshal at Ciarksvile has sent
word to Gen Grant to come up and occupy the
town at once. The officers of the gunboats now
lying there represent the union feeling as very
strong. The people state that they had been
made to believe that the Union army was en-
tirely composed of Germans and negroes for alb
olition purposes, but now that they see it is not,
they are anxious to return to their allegiance.
Prominent citizens say that similar feeling will
prevail in the whole State in week.
Gov. Harris has called meeting of the Leg
islature next monday, for the purpose, it is af-
firmed, of having all the unconstitutional acts
passed by them Immediately annullcd and Ten
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PLAYED OUT.

The game of accusing all who refuse to join
the Republican party of disloyalty to the Gov
ernment, is about played out-says the New
York Argus, and a very sensible man is of the
same opinion, 1t is tolerably safe, when you
hear clustering self-style patriot charging his
neighbor with being traitor, to conclude that
he is directly or in some way plundering the
Government, or that he has'' an axe to grind"
of some sort. The loudest brawlers are those
who stay at home to make money off the Gov
ernment, and let the poor soldiers do the fight
ing. The patriotism of these fellows can be
measured by the depth of their pockets, The
masses are beginning to understand this full well,
and the game is played out.
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Forcible Reasons for Maintaining the
Democratic Organization.

The New Haven (Ct.) Register, in stating the
reasons for refusing to surrender tho Democrat
ic organization in that State, thus forcibly and
truthfully deliniates the mission and the duty of
the Democratic party:
The mission of the Democratic party is a
high and noble one. 1t is to see that the Union
is preserved, the Constitution is maintained in
violate, the laws executed, the Government sus-
tanned, and prosperity restored to the county.
Out of power, it is its mission to illustrate the
correctness of its principles by an obedent ac-
quiescence to the form of government which it
has instituted, as if it were in possession of the
Government. The vital principle of Democrat
cy is, that the majority must govern the same
time, it is the mission of the Democratic party
to see that there are no deviatops from the
charter which prescribes our form of govern
ment, and the right of all citizens under it,
Whilst we maintain our loyalty at every point,
and stand firm to our Obligations we must prove
our sincerity and faith in popular government,
by taking care that no infringments are practic-
ed upon the common veal Standing by the
Constitution, therefore, the Democratic party
is impregnable; and whatever other organisations
may do We must not be deceived or misled.
However thick the darkness, we must steer by
the pole star of the Constitution; for there is no
other safety. five lose that, we are hopeless
ly Sbewildered Like the Christian Church.
which has outlived alike prosecutors and treach-
cry, from the earnest faith of its followers, the
D"mocratic party, the party of the Constitu-
ton, must grid up its loins the frmer for. the
very threatning of its existence. When this
Government emerges from its present difficult
les, as it eventually must, its salvation will be
seen in a strict adherence to the terms of the
original bond of brotherhood. If the Demo-
cratic party continues to stand on that basis
as it urust, if it stands at all, to it will be due
the credit eff saving the country from this un-
natural rebellion.
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DIED

oAvIDGE-ln Bedford. ON AZ,
INST, MARY SavIDGr, in the IAN ba'ay lIth
age. - scof OF her
This orphan child, of whose prcv;o,. :.
nave o'en able to Hearn but little, died =, ..e we
aehre OF D. r. Meyers, Esq, in whose f.eS- fo,s;,
il'' 'iiVea about two years. Simplicity 9 cay, sue
mes Sand docility were marked features = seae-
acter, andsill who knew the child felt ssshar-
terest in her. Her religious it'uer instruo,;a IN
not neglected. In her recent home orJ was
Sabbath school she had learned mpch ,,f ~ N the
truth, and we trust, by faith, which NAV m pple ba
been weak, had received the Savior ~. nave
hold on eternal life. The funeral exerc;sa. -" aid
conducted by the pastor of the Presh,,.,..le we're
church, and would have been mnch moro 'ci'an
attended could notice of them have hos.9seeiy
generally circulated. Whilst we woud no. 'uore
confidently OF her state, we have reasons ,p. ptak
cannot be here detailed, to hope that tbe o "ileh
has gone to better world to receive ~ pnan
herltance and Wear crown h'
lhe writer ereets this humble memor;., -,
feelings of more than wonted sorrow. ionsd wa, maa
the hope that this departed child will he ono VI
those who will welcome him to an everlo..:'
habtation. "Hath not God chosen tho 49,. .ss'llg
this world rich in faith, and heirs of the l;n VI
dom which he hath promised to them that Lug.
him ?" d "se
BROWN.-Rccently, at the residence of u.
parents, near Diamond Indiana Count, 70
Diphtheria, Julia Ann, infant daughter of fo,a =.
ID. and Charlotte A. Brown, aged about ,." ,.,'
years. wv
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Ayers Pills.

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cold settles somewhere IN the body, and pb-
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fering and disease. While IN this condition,
oppressed by the arrangements, take Ayers
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ural action OF the system, and with it the buoy
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effect rxpels them. Caused by similar o5struc-
tions and arrangements OF the natural functions
Of the body, they are rapidly and many OF them
surely, cured by the same means. None who
know the virtues of these Pills will neglect to
employ them when suffering from the disorders
they cure, such as Headache, Foul Stomach,
Dysentery, Bilious Complaints, Indigestion,
Derangement OF the Liver, Costiveness or Con-
stipation As Dinner Pill they are both a.
greeable and effectual.
PRICE % CTS. PER BOX, OR FIVE BOXES Foe 81 .
Prepared by DR.. J. C. AVER, 4 Co., Lowell Mass.
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FROM PORT ROYAL.

NEW I oRK, Feb. %.
The steamer Atlantic has arrived from Port
Royal, with dates to the 10th inst
She brings two hundred bales of cotton.
The Atlantic passed the Harriet Lane, bound
south of Hatteras.
All was quiet at Port Royal.
There is no further intelligence from the ex-
pedition against Savannah.
The gunboats on the right line, and in Wallis
Cut, metwith and removed several torpedoes
placed for their destruction, one on being ex-
ploded, was supposed to have had thirty pounds
of powder in it.
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Columbus NOT Evacuated &c.

ST.. LOUIS, Feb. 21.-Ncarly all the Fort Don
elson prisoners have reached here, and are being
rapidly forwarded to their destination.
Gen. Buckner is expected tonight. 1t un-
bus, Ohio.
A Union scout, who was in Columbus Tues
day night, reports that no preparations were be-
ingmade forthc evacuation Of the place. Four
teen steamers with steam up were at the wharf
A salute was fred indicating the arrival of a
general and reinforcements from the South.
The celebration tomorrow will be the grand
est and most extensive affair ever seen in the
West
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OUR NEW DRESS,

Our paper appears, this week, in a new Suit,
furnished from one of the best type foundries in
the city of New York We have been at con-
siderable expense to make this improvement up
on the Gazette, and owing to the dullness of bu-
siness, we are hardly justified in making the out
lay; but we are determined to do the best we
can for our patrons and the reading public of our
neighborhood, and, therefore, have risked the in
yestment We hope, now, however, that our
party friends throughout the county, will make
an effort to increase our list Of paying subscri-
bers, which they can easily do, if they but try,
and should we find that our desire to improve is
properly appreciated we shall not only feel fully
repaid for our trouble and expense, but shall en-
deavor to make our paper still more readable and
useful. Friends, let us hear from you! There
are numbers of your neighbors who do not take
/ a paper-some of them wealthy, and most of
them well-to-do in the worldwide could certain
ly be induced to subscribe if they are properly
called upon. Others take sckly, sentimental, or
sensation city sheets, fit only to poison the minds
"a diSii VI iIilSeltu lnelr OWN lnfO
political or sectarian quicksands Sustain your
county papers! Help to improve them by con-
tributing liberal patronage, and you win aid
in bringing honor upon your county and bles-
sing to posterity Every county must and will
have its local newspapers, and their influence for
good is generally commensurate with the liber-
ality with which they are sustained
u, The two newspapers published in Bedford,
compared quite favorably with those of other
connt;aes si,---------------s-,s s.,v.
since then we have observed considerable
change for the better in the country press else
where in the State. The reason of this is, the
people became filled with spirit of local enter
prise, ceased sending their money out of their
county for city aoeakl'es, and gave a more gen.
erous support to their own home printer IF
the people Of Bedford county will follow this
laudable example, we will make them paper of
which their children need not be ashamed At
least we promise to try. Shall we 90 ahead, or
stand still! Who dares to say that we must do
the lattcr2 Eruy man pho sciR not make an effort
70 take his county paper,
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THE FIGHT ON THE SAVANNAH
RIVER.
NEwYoRK, Feb. %

NEwYoRK, Feb. %.
The steamer Atlantic brings the following re-
port from Gen. Vielc, in relation to the fight
on the Savannah river on the 18th instant 81
have the honor to report that the batteries on
Venus Point were attacked at three o'clock, p.
NJ, yesterday, by four Rebel gunboats, with a
view of effecting passage from Fort Pulaski,
for Rebel steamers then at that place.-After
an engagement of one hour the Rebels were driv-
en- off-thc flag officers boat being disabled and
taken in tow, and the steamer that attempted
the passage of the river returning to Fort Pu-
laski
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esrTherc is astatement from Southern source
that General Johnston has telegraphed to our
forces that he will surrender Nashville on con-
dition that private property shall be respected.
RsrTwo rebel regiments went from Clarksyille
to fort Donelson and gave themselves up, say
ing that they had been deceived and were tired
Of fighting against the old flag.
es- A strong Union feeling prevails at Clarks-
vile and it is said that the Tennesseeans will
object to q fight at Nashville. Gov. Harris has
called the Legislature together, is said, for the
repeal of the act of secession.
eyBentonville, Ark, has been taken by the
federal forces.
eS- The Eleventh Illinois regiment suffered
most severely at Fort Donelson; not more than
one hundred and forty effective men are left.
OF one company all but twenty are killed, woun-
ded or missing.
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CAMP PATTERSON,
Feb. oath, 1862.
Mr.. Editor :

Saturday last was ''gala" day in
the City Of Philadelphia. The military were
out in full uniform and presented a fine appear
ance. The day proved proptious and the thor
oughfares were dcnsely crowded with spccta-
tors
In addition to the Reserve and Home Guards
on parade for review and inspection, the fol-
lowing regiments recruited for active service ac-
cepted the invitation to join in parade: Col.
Prices Cavalry Regiment, Col. Angeroth's Ar
tiilery Regiment and the Infantry Regiments of
Colonels Lyle, Stanton and Shamrock Only
one Regiment, (Col. Stanton's) had arms The
Cavalry and Artillery were without horses or
cannon, The Cavalry marched with drawn sa-
bres.
These Regiments were assigned positions to
the right of the line preceded only by the First
City Troop. H. 49, BID.
After the line was formed, Gov Curtin pass
ed down the line and took his position on the
platform in front of the Academy Of Music The
military passed in review and gave the Govern
or marching salute.
the column took up the line of march and af-
ter passing through different streets and back to
Broad street, where the line was first formed,
were there dismissed. 1t is said to have been
the best display of the military that has yet ta-
ken place in the city.
You can imagine how anxious the boys are to
hear from your County, when the simple an
nouncemcnt, ''The Bedford Gazette is suffi-
cicnt to bring them locking around to see it, ca
ger to see what is transpiring in Old Bedford
1t appeared Ike home once more to have the
pleasure of reading your paper.
We are all well, (which is somewhat surprising,
taking into consideration the state of the wealth
er which is very changeable. The weather for
tho last two or three days, has been cold, damp
and disagreeable. .l
The Paymaster made his appearance some
time ago and handed over some of the '.need-
ful' which was very thankfully received The
greater part of it was sent home by the men, to
their families Pay day passed off very quietly
We were marched out of campinto Point Breeze
Park, and there paid. ,*
We are still pcnncd up in Old Camp Patter-
son and are very anxious to leave it and move
Southwark. We are getting heartily tired of
being kept here doing nothing. There are a few
items in Saturdays celebration which had al
most forgotten but which will relate here and
then close, not desiring to weary your patience.
They are as follows:
Besides the column mentioned above under
the command Of Major General Robert Pattcr-
son and Staff, there was another one formed on
Twelfth the right resting on Spruce street, un-
der the command of Brigadier General Pleasan-
ton also another one on Locust, right resting
on Eighteenth street under the commander Brig
adler Gen. Frank Patterson
The City was beautifully illuminated at night.
Altogether it was day long to be remembered
by soldiers and ctizens.-More hereafter
Yours truly,
BLOODY RUN. .
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The Surrender of Fort Donelson.

At daylight the advance was made and when
the full light of day broke forth, white flags
were hung in many places on the enemy's works
An officer at a convenient point, was inform
cd that they had stacked their arms and surren-
dered early in the morning.
The following correspondence passed between
the COMMANDERS
GENERAL BrCKNER TO GENERAL GRANT.
HEADQUARTERS,
Fort Donelson, Feb. 18.
SIR:--ln consideration of all the crcumstan-
ces governing the present situation of affairs at
this station, propose to the commanding off,
Ger of the Federal forces the appointment of
commissioners to argue upon terms of capitula-
tion of the forces at this post under my COM
mand. In that view suggest an armistice un-
til twelve O'Clock to-day.
i am, very respectfully, your obedent serv't.
S. b. BUCKNER,
Brig Gen. C. S. A..
To Brig. Gen. u. S. Grant, commanding u.
S. forces near Fort Doneson.
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MARI led

-LEADER-Onthcl Sth inst,
by the Rev. Samuel Yinging, Mr.. Andrew G..
Shroyer, of Snake Spring, to Miss Susan Lea
der of Bloody Run.
LYSINGER-DUNKLE the goth inst,
by the same, Mr.. John Lysinger of Rays Hill,
to Miss Mary Jane Dunkle, of Snake Spring. .
WILLIAMS-DUNKLE-Atthesa same time
and place, by the same, Mr.. Harrison p Will
liams, of Monroe tp. toMiss Maggie a, Dunkle,
of Snake Spring.
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From Mexico.

BY way of Vera Cruz we have later news from
Mexico. The allies have advanced into the in
terror, the Mexicans retiring from them with
out fighting The allies alternate in the COM
mand at San Juan. They have 10000 troops,
while the Mexican army, $4,000 strong, was at
Puchla. The allies have issued an ultimatrm.
They have sent a copy to President Jare and
allow four days for an answer. They deny plans
of conquest or interference in the government
Of the country, demand satisfaction for the cx-
pulsion of the Spanish minister, the indemnii-
cation of Spanish subjects, the payment of the
expenses of the expedition, ac.
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Feb. %, 1862.
A UDlTOR'S NOTICE.

A UDlTOR'S NOTICE
"a The undersigned appointed by the
Orphans Court of Bed fore county, 10 report a
distribution of the money in the hands Of Sam
uel Working, administrator of the estate Of Da-
vId F. Brown, decd, amongst creditors, &c.,
will attend to the duties Of his appointment, at
his Office, in the borough of Bedford, on Thurs
day the 9Th day Of March, inst. at 10 o o'clock,
A. M, of said day, when and where all par
Ties interested can attend.
JOHN P. REED,
Feb. %, 1862. Auditor.
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Evacuation of Clarksville.
DEFEAT OF GENERAL PRICE.
ST. LOrIs. Feb. 90.

ST. LOUIS, Feb ZU.
General Halleck has sent the following des-
patch to General Mcclellan -
'Clarksvillc is taken with supplies enough
for our army for twenty days. The place is
now occupied by General Smiths division
''General Price being reinforced by Ben Nc
Culloch's command made stand at the Sugar
Greek crossing on the 10Th inst, but was defeat
ed after a short engagement and again fled.
Many prisoners were taken and a quantity of
arms, which his men threw away in their flight.
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HARpER's MAGAzrNE.-The March number
of Harper is upon our table. 1t contains quite
a number of interesting articles from the pens
of the best authors. Turkey and Russia"
"How the Dutch are taking Holland" ga drawn
Came" and can Orthopterian Defense" are
all excellent in their way. The 'sAdventures of
Philip" by Thackeray, ''Orley Farm" by Troll
ope, and ''Mistress and Maid," by Miss Mu-
loch continue to increase in interest. We COM
mend Harper for March
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A IJDITOR'S NOTICE.
n The undersigned appointed by the,
Court OF Common Pleas in and for the couniy
of Bedford, to distribute the money in the hssads.
OF George P. Riddle, assignee of Simon and.
Israel Oppenheimer, will attend to the duaias Of,
his appointment, st his office, in the borough Of
Bedford, on Tuesday, the 18th cay of MARCH,
inst, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, of said day, whsn,
and where all interested can attend.
JOHN P. REED,
Feb. %, 1862. Auditqs.
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HO! FARMERS,
LOOK TO YOUR INTERESTS!

Buy an individual right for Horse Rake.
ANY farmer that can make common harrow
can make one. II pade according to my IN.
structions, will guarantee it to work as well
as any other spring tooth rake ever invented,
and this will cost only from $5 to SIS, accord,
ing as you manage in getting il made. Will
send by mail a certificate Of right for one rake
with full instructions for 50. Address with
stamp,) -a... w
C.F. WALKER, ,-.
Benford's Store, Somerset Co.
DANIEL w. AMOSp
Bedford, Pa.
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r UNACY CASE
IL The undersigned, appointed Com.
missioner to inquire by the ,oaths spd siEirma-
tions OF six good and la wful men, whether Han
nah Griffith is a lunatic or not, and Of what
property she is possessed, &c., will sit for the
purposes OF his appointment, at bis office, in.
the borough of Bedford, on Tuesday, the 25th
day of March, next, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, when
and where all persons interested may attend.
JOHN PALMER,
Feb. %, 1862. Commissioner.
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

A UDITOR'S NOTICE.
"A The undersigned appointed by the
Orphans Court Of Bedford county, TO report up
on the exceptions filed against the account Of
Elias Dell, Esq, executor Of the last will, &c.,
of John Snowberger, decd, to settle the same,
adjust the account, and report the facts, will al
tend to the duties OF his appointment on Friday
the 18th day Of March, instant, at bis office, ip
the borough of Bedford, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
of said day, when and where all interested can
attend.
JOHN P. REED,
Feb. %, 1862. Auditor.