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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-07-25

Hon. EDGAR CowAN.-We have hereto
fore entirely refrained from saying any thing in
regard to the course of Senator Cowan. We
were always under the impression that he be-
longed to the radical wing of the s'Republican"
party, and, therefore, were slow to make up our
mind as to his earnestness and sincerity when
he began to act with the conservatives. Be
"Republican" friends by descanting upon the
changed views and position of Mr. Cowan,
knowing well that they would be deeply cha
grined at the loss of so able and influential a
champion as Edgar Cowan. But the action Of
the late Republican" State Convention has not
only convinced us that Mr.. Cowan intends to be
firm in his conservatism, but it has also given
us an excellent reason for speaking in vindica-
ton of his official conduct. This immaculate
and peculiarly unselish representation of the
legally of Pennsylvania, read Mr.. Cowan out of
the Republican" ranks in the following s;n;s-
ter, but nevertheless effectual manner:
"Resolued, That the course of the Hon. Da-
vid Wilmot, in theU S. Senate is manly. con-
sistent and eminently patriotic, and we hereby
endorse him as true and faithful representative
OF the loyal people of the State"
Now, when we call to mind the fact that Mr..
Cowan was elected by the Republicans" as
well as Mr. Wilmot, nay, that he was preferred
by them before Mr.. Wilmot, and when we re-
member that Mr.. Cowan, at last accounts, still
claimed to belong to the "Republican'' organi
cation, we can apprehend, in all its unmitigated
malignity, this covert attack upon the public
character and patriotism of our conservative
Senator. The resolution above quoted could
not have been worded so as to convey in more
forcible terms, the idea that the course of Mr..
Cowan as not "manly, consistent and eminently
patriotic" and that he (Mr. Cowan) is not "a
true and faithful representative of the loyal peo
pie of the State" Against this false and dey.
llish inslnuation we feel it our duty to defend
Mr.. Cowan. We believe him still to be a ssRe.
publican" but his being such does not lessen
our regard for him so long as he stands by the
Constitaion and the laws of the land In these
trying times we feel it our obligation to support
officials when they do right, to condemn them
when they do wrong, no matter to what party
they belong. Mr. Cowan has stood up fearless.
ly, nobly, for the preservation of the Constitu-
ton, and though he has been unable to stem the
torrent of fanaticism now sweeping oyerthatroek
OF our Liberties, he stands, unmoved and immov.
able, upon the efoundation-stonc of free govern
ment, proudly defying every element that would
push him from his position. Nor can there be
any doubt as to the people coming to Mr.. Cow
ans rescue. The issue made between him and
MIR. Wilmot, by the "Rcpublican" convention
will be fairly and fully tried in the coming CAM
paign and there can be no fear for the result
MIR. Wilmot, with his abolition diabosm. will
be repudiated; Mr.. Cowan and conservative
measures will be sustained.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-07-25

sS-We will publish synopsis of the Tax
Bill as soon as possible; also the Presidents ap-
peal to the Border State Congressman and their
reply.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-07-25

e8~'Che account of the rebel ram ArkoaSas
running down and scattering our gun-boats' az
Vcksburg, is confirmed.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-07-25

sTGov. Curtin has issued proclamation
specifying the number of companies to be raised
oyeach county underline late call for troops. Bed
ford county is'salled upon to furnish companies.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-07-25

DISTINGUISHED VIsIToR.-Hon. Caleb B.
Smith, Secretary of the Interior, arrived at Bed
ford Springs on Monday night last. The Sec
retary is here, we understand, for the purpose
of trying the waters of our Springs for the ben
eft of his health.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-07-25

Hon. r. G. GRlER.-Judge Grier is at
present sojourning at Bedford Springs. The
Judge, though quite venerable in appearance,
looks hale and hearty and seems to be in the
enjoyment of excellent health. Long live this
distinguished jurist, this true and faithful ex-
FOUNDER of the law!
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-07-25

put hors de combat, whilst some Of the whites
were also slightly wounded. Knives and ''shil-
lelahs' were freely used in the melee. Such af-
trays as this are disgrace to the community.
Negroes ought to be taught proper behavior and
when they conduct themselves as as they should,
they ought not, and we have no doubt, will not
receive any harsh treatment at the hands of
white people.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-07-25

THE GREENsBURa ARGUs.-This ster-
ling Democratic journal has donned a new dress
and looks as fresh and sparkling as sunrise in
May. We are glad to note this evidence of
prosperity on the part of Father Laird and
hope that he will be fully rewarded for the Pc
cuniary outlay incurred in the improvement of
has paper.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-04-09

provisions kept for use, and the apparel ne
cessary for family.
The license of wholesale liquor dealers to
be increased from $50 to 500.
Amy person who peddles jewelry shall pay
S25 for each license
Photographers, $40 for each license, when
their receipts do not exceed $500; when over
$500, and under s. 900, SIS; when over ST.
600, S25.
Agents for procuring patents and claim
agents, shall pay SO license.
Proprietors or agents of all exhibitions for
shows not enumerated shall pay SO.
Taxes on all articles manufactured and sold
in pursuance of contracts, bona fide, made
before the Both of March, 1862, shall be paid
by the purchaser thereof
On anthracite coal tax of ID ocnts psr ton,
and on bituminous coal one eighth of a cent
per bushel.
This amendment was agreed to by vote of
sc yeas to SO nays.
The proviso thereto that this tax coal
shall not take effect till the expiration of the
reciprocity treaty with Great Britain, was re-
jected--yeas Al, nays Sc.
The House also concurred in the following
amendments:
On spirits, rectifed and mixed with other
liquor, or prepared in any way, to be sold as
whiskey, Is cents per gallon. To be sold as
brandy, rum, gin, wine or by any other name,
not otherwise provided, 80 cents per gallon on
the basis Of the first proof, and SO on in pro
portion for any greater strength than frst
proof.
On railroad iron and other iron, according
to the state of manufacture. tax of one to
two dollars per ton, and on steel from four to
ten dollars per ton.
| The House non concurred in the amendment
that all distilled liquor now manufactured or
that may be manufactured before the lst Of
May next, in the United States, shall pay the
same per gallon, when sold, as provided by
this act upon distilled spirits manufactured
! from and after that date.
The amendment imposing tax of one cent
per pound on cotton, on and after the lst day
of May next, but exempting all cotton held
and owned by any manufacturer of cotton
fabrics on and prior to that date, was concur
red in--yeas Is, nays SO.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-04-09

So, considering Island No. 10 and its sup
porting fortifcations either as the lett wing
of the rebels or as an independent position,
such as Johnston's now is at Chattanooga, 1t
would not be good policy to more than mem
ace No. 10 whilst the operations are going on
below Thus, if Grant, Buell., Smith, and
the other Federal commanders under Halleek,
succeed in overpowering the enemy at Cor
inth compelling q capitulation, Memphis will
at once fall and with it the whole defences of
the Mississippi river, including Island No.
10, Forts Randolph and Pillow, and every 9TH
er fortifcation and battery above the Tennes-
see commercial capital.
Of matters in Arkansas, little now can be
said, both contending belligerents not being
in condition to fght-the rebels have TO re
organize and recruit, and Gen. Curtis having
to await supplies and reinforcements to ena
BILE him to pursue.
Thus stands the situation" from which
it will appear that earnest work is on hand
in various quarters, and that the antagonists
are marshalling their forces for severe and
decisive conflicts We can afford to be pa
tient and confident, for the signs Of the times
are full Of promise.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-04-09
Extraordinary Bank Robbery.

One of the most barefaced bank robberies
we ever heard of took place at st. Louis, Mo,
on the 9th of March. The chief actor was
a boy named Redman. The city being under
martial law, and very sharp lookout being
kept after Secessionists, the youngster forged
an order of the Provost Marshall, asking
military officer in command of the city for a
squad of six men to aid In the arrest of Mr..
Hammer of the firm of Hammer & Co., bank
ers, on a charge of disloyalty to the Govern
ment. Not being satisfied altogether with the
aspect of the Provost Marshalls signature to
the request, the officer applied to, refused to
detail the men. Another forgery enabled
Redman to procure the services of a squad of
men from Wisconsin regiment, who accom-
panied him 10 the banking house, which is
situated in one of the most crowded thorough
fares Of the city. StatGning the guard at the
door, Redman entered and informed Mr.
Hammer that he was prisoner. Mr.. Ham,
mer asked an explanation. This was refused
him, and he was told to 90 instantly with the
guard. The banker began to put up his bills
and gold, but that was what the young scoun-
drel did not want above all things, and accOr-
dinghy he forbade it. Resistance only brought
the guard with their bristlng bayonets, and
Hammer, at the risk of implement, threw
what he could easily catch up into the safe
and locked it. On being ordered to open it
he refused, but was Obliged to give up the
key. The lock being a combination one,
Redman gould not alcn it, although he tried
very hard. Hammer WIS commanded TO un-
lock the safe. but that he absolutely refused
to do. and was given over to the guard, who
took him to a place Of custody. Meanwhile
Redman gathered up what money was left
some $2,250-and pocketed it. He then
made his way coolly through the crowd
around the door and effected his escape
While the act of plundering was going on, a
partner in the bank ran to the Provost Mar,
shal, to learn the cause of the sudden and
unjust arrest Of the head of the firm, when
he discovered that no order had been issued
for Mr.. Hammers arrest.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-04-09
Died.

On the 81 inst, Mrs. MARGARET SIPE.
aged 70 years.
In Oliver township, February 2Gth. 1862,
after a lingering illness, MARY ELLEN,
wife of Samuel II. Swigart, aged % years
and months
Another cofin lid has shut do,yn upon q
young wife and mother, leaving three dear
little ones to breast the storms Of life with
out mothers love. Another name ia en-.
tered on the roll Of Immortality. Another
hearth stone is vacant; the silent cities of
the dead contain another inhabitant, another
heavenly mansion is filled, and another voice
SwellS the eternal anthems that shall forever
roll up from around the throne of our Faith
er In Heaven. She is gone. She entered tho
dark valley of the shadow of death with a
firm aud unwaVering hope of redemption
through the blood OF a crucifcd Redeemer
Sorrow may weep her sad tears, but the green
myrtle Will flourish on her resting place. -
Sweet hope will bring comfort to the stricken
hearted, and faith cast her anchor into the
soft waters 0! Shilo's bl ook which flowed hard
by the oracles of God. She leaves hus.
band, afectionate parents, brothers and sis
ters to nourn her early departure Our loss
Is her infinite gain. ii. G. d.
In Armagh township, near Milroy, on the
AN'i VII AObIIhI SON CT UeO. bell,
esq, IN the 26th year of his age.
Thus has one Of the noble young men of
the Valley flllen and one who displayed in
all his actions a true christian character and
was truly an ornament to the church ef Christ
Ills heart was filled with the noblest feelings
that could fill the heart of man. and f. ON it
flowed those characters which entwine ones
affections, who came in contact with him
but he has left his name endeared to all who
knew him, and truly he has left an aching
yold IN the hearts that surround the family
circle of home, which can never be filled
But Robert has gone and his father and
mother have lost in their declining days
strong arm TO lean upon, and sisters have lost
one of the best of brothers. The musical
circle has lost leader-the young men
welcome companion, and we hear the cry
coming from the Valley, Oh how we will
miss kobert! Then let US who know him live
so that when we are called to leave this world
1t will be said of US as it was of him-"Ohl
ho" we miss him. A. p. b.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-04-09
A Little Singular.

A few months ago, says the Lebanon
Courier, when semi-secessionists at the
North received rough treatment at the hands
o! an assemblage of people who had been
outraged by their reasonable sentiments,
the Breckenridge editors had much to say
in depreciation of mobs. Last week, Wen
dell Philips was mobbed at Cincinnati by q
set Of rowdies hired for the purpose, and
the same editors seemed to be reioiced
thereat Mobs, in free country, are al
ways dangerous, and we must condemn
them, whether the victim be traitorous
Breckinridger, or a fanatical abolitionist
We believe with Thomas Jefferson that
Error nced>not be feared SO long as Truth
is left free to combat it, The best way to
treat objectionable sentiments, whether ut.
tered by fanatical pro-slavery or fanati.
cal anti-slaVery man, is not to listen to them,
unless you design exercising them by the
arguments Of Truth.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-04-09

Soro'ctm Death.-Saturday afternoon,
22d ult., Sam'l Gouldran, of Lower augusta,
Northumberland Co.. was drowned in Penns
creek, short distance below the Log Gro
Gerry. Two ladies had crossed the creek from
this side, and drifted down stream some dis.
tance before they succeeded in landing the
boat. CopldFon, in attempting to get into.
the canoe to take it to the usual place os
landing, fell into the creek, and whilst one,
of the ladies was securing the canoe, he, re-
linquished his hold ON the boat and sfteF
some struggling disappeared. Search was
Immediately made for his body, but it has
not been recovered. He leaves q wife and
FIVE children. SeliRSgrore Post.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-04-09
Remarka bic Rescne of Four Drowning
Chlldren-Thrilling Scene.

Last Saturday four small boys, from five to
ten years old. visited the sea shore at Dor
chester, Mass, and heedlessly stepped upon
piece of floating ice. The tide was lust then
on the ebb, and foated the boys off some sew
enty or eighty rods from the shore, into deep
water, before their perilous condition was dis
covered. The Boston Traveller says;
The alarm being given, several of the neigh
bors ran to the beach, but on their arrival
they found the boys too far off to be rescued
without a boat, and there was no boat near
enough to be made available in season to save
them. The little piece of ice on which they
stood, being not more than five or six feet
square, was rocking by the force of the water
upon it.. In this emergency, Mr. Joseph S.
Hilliard, father of one of the boys, arrived
upon the beach just in time to see two of the
smallest slip from their position on the ice
into the water. With admirable presence of
mind and equal fortitude, he threw off his
coat, and with a stable door taken from its
hinges fer the purpose, he pushed it before
him and swan to their relief While On his
way he directed the two boys who were still
standing upon the ice, to extend stick which
they had-it being merely small rattan-to
the two boys who were in the water to catch
hold upon. In this way one little fellow.
probably 81 or 6 years of age, grasped it and
was thereby aided to regain bis position on
the ice.
The stick was then extended to the other,
and he caught hold upon it and was drawn
partly out OF the water, when, losing bis bold,
he fell back again. This was MIR. billiards s
son. Let the reader ina CINE this thrilling
scene-this terrible trial to that fathers af
1ectlonate heart in witnessing his little son
only SIX years of age, sinking the second time
into the water under such painful circum.
stances.
But Mr.. H. was equal to the crisis still he
cautioned and counselled the BOYS while
swimming to their rescue, telling them to keen
perfectly quiet, and again reach out their
stuck to his little boy, which they did and
again the poor, chilled ana almost exhausted
child graspcd it, and was thus sustained with
only head and neck above water. until reach.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-04-09

asa. The Democrat makes a very lame
defence Of Mr. Ross's course in the Legis-
lature. 1t Of course does not let its read
ers know that he pronounced the bill as all
right, nothing wrong in it, &c, while Hop
kins, Scott, Williams, and others regarded
it in the light of an attempt to lcgalizc the
act of last winter; and that such was the
opinion of many others may be inferred
from the fact that the committee, to whom
the subject was referred, reported the bill
with negative recommendation.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-04-09
nsa-We learn from the Telegraph that q

r@-We learn from the Telegraph that q
bill passed the House last week authorizing
the Governor to appoint person to keep a
roll of honor Of the Pennsylvania yolun-
teers. It provides that the Executive shall
appoint "some suitable person, whose duty
it shall be to prepare, from reliable data,
and carefully preserve with the archives Of
the State, roll of honor upon which
shall be inscribed the name of each and
every officer, private and musician who has
volunteered from this Commonwealth du-
ring the present war, and who has honora-
bly, served therein, and has fallen in battle,
or died in hospital, military prison, upon
the field, or at home, or in transit to or from
his or their homes, from wounds received
in battle, disease contracted in the service,
or from other casualties resulting from con-
nection Herewith, &c, with such other
particulars as may be accessible, and deem
ed important and Of interest as matter of
record; and that the Governor shall annual
ly cause a copy thereof to be published in
the report of the Auditor General OF this
Commonwealth, and thus communicated tc
the General Assembly"
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-04-09
A Subject for General Consideration.

A Subject for General Consideration.
The Pottsville Journal says that, if slavery
ls abolished, the negroes will remain in the
south where the climate is more congenial,
and at least one-halt of the negroes now in
the north will go south. Bat if slavery is
maintained, the hundreds of thousands of
ccntrabands who will become free, during
tie progress Of the rebellion, will be com
PEELED to come North, the same as many
slaves now do This is subject worthy
of great consideration, particularly among
the working classes of the north. Al least
a half million slaves have already been de-
elared tree by the acts of Congress, and
they will all be driven out of the south if
slavery is permitted to exist after the war
has terminated-but if it should be aboI.
lshed, they will remain south
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-04-09

ed by his father. Mr.. II. then by means OF
the door and the piece Of ice. kept the bows
out of water soma half an hour or more, when
a boat was obtained and took them all safe to
land.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-04-09

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.-Every per-
son elected to the office of Justice of the
Peace or Alderman is required within thir
ty days after the election, if he intends to
accept said Office, to give notice in writing
to the prothonotary of the proper county
otherwise the commission will not be issu.
ed. See pamphlet laws, 1859, page 592.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-04-09
LATEST NEWS.

From General Banks Division we have &C
counts of the advance of our troops across
Stony Greek, driving Ashby's cavalry before
them with considerable lIss. The enemy is
evidently failing back, and Ashby's cavalry
are covering their retreat.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-04-09
SURRENDER OF ISLAND NO. 10

IL IlOu. uluSUH " CHS, bOcCTtttLIV ~ ttt
NaUy:
Ny telegraph three hours since informs
the Department that Island No. 10 has sur
rendered to the gunboats. Capt. Phelps
has this instant returned, after having had
an interview with the late commaudant.
| have requested Col. Buford, comman-
ding the troops, to porceed Immediately, in
company with two Of the gunboats and take
possession OF the Island.
The batteries on the Tennessee shore
have been hastily cyacuatcd, where we shall
find, no doubt, in the morning, large guam
titles of munitions OF war.
| communicated immediately with Gen.
Pope, who has. under cover Of the two gun
boats, which gallantly run the blockade III a
Thunderstorm, crossed the river in force, aud
was ready, as well as the gan and mortar
boats with Gen. Buford. to have made Il 81.
multaneous attack On the rebels, had they not
50 hastily evacuated the Tennessee shore, aud
surrendered Island No. 10.
fail repoc: will be made as soon as we
can obtain possession OF the land batteries,
and | aN able to communicate with Gen.
Pope \. IL. FOOTE.
Sr. LOUIS, April 8-Gen ualIeok has Just
tolegraphed to the War Department that Is.
land No. 10 was abandoned by the enemy last
night, leaving all tn If artillery, baggage sup
plies and sick.
S&5~A despatch has just been received
stating that General Buel's army has driven
the enemy from Corinth, Mississippi.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-04-09
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS,

~ UIICE is hereby given that the Commits
~ sioners of Miffiin county have author;z.
ed the Collectors of State and County taxes
to make deduction of
. PER CENT
on all taxes paid on or before the first day of
June next, and THREE PER CENT, on
those paid after the first day of June and on
or before the 18th July-after which the full
amount will be claimed
By order Of the Commissioners.
GEO. FRYSINGER, Clerk.
Lewistowp, April 9, 1862-ti
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-04-09
BAKING BUSINESS,

fKElDERICK A. NEUPERT respectfully
IL informs his friends that he has opened q
Baking Establishment next door to Gruyer's
tavern, and directly opposite the Jail, where
ne will constantly keep on hand FRESH
BREAD, CAKES. PRETZELS, &c. and
VIII also bake to order cakes of any size or
KIND. Bread delivered in all parts of town
AS his experience in the business is we'll
known, ne trusts to receive share of public
patronage.
Lewistown, April 9, 1862-3t
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-04-09
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A special order was issued On Saturday
from the War Department, as follows: Col
D'Utassy, of the Garibaldi Guards, New York
Volunteers, and ali the officers of General
Blenker's division who are now under arrest,
are hereby released from arrest, and will join
their regiments without delay and resume
their resnectiYe commands