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One of the ,T,1mhles.

The preacher-fghting knight of the quill on
Juliana street after lauding Mr.. Mcpherson ad
maHseam, declares that he has come to the con.
clusion, 'that he (McPherson) is the countrv's
whole soulet man, with soul large enough for
any emergency. But, continues our scribbler,
'we wish to speak of another feature IN his case.
This feature in McPherson's cease" he goes on
to inform us, was the raising of company of
volunteers. Hence, although an unusually
''large SOUP and the raising of a company of
volunteers are both ''features" in NIcPberson's
case, yet they arc very different from each other.
In fact it seems almost certain that McPherson,s
soul had but little to do with his COMPANY of
volunteers. His soul wasn't in the companv
at all. 1t was in the Abolition enactments of
the last Congress and might probably, at present.
be found wrapt up in some scheme to wheedle
the voters of this Congressional district into the
folly of giving him reelection. Has McPher-
sons Cease" any other sfeatures?"
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The Evacuation of Frederick by the Rebels
Confirmed.
Reported Battle at Harper's Ferry.
THE REBELS REPULSED.

BALTIMORE, September IA gentleman
who left Frederick yesterday afternoon says that
on Wednesday afternoon heavy firing was heard
in the direction Of Harpers Ferry, and yester-
day morning the Secessionsts appeared to be
very much troubled about the news from that
quarter, which was to the effect that Gen. Lo-
ring had crossed the Potomac at Williamsport
and marched down to IIarper's Ferry, where he
attempted to attack Gen. Miles force. Miles
opened masked batteries upon the rebels, and
they were repulsed with great slaughter.
1t is also reported that we took many pris-
oners,
Before our informant left Frederick it was
nearly evacuated.
The rebels commenced moving off on Tuesday
night. About 10000 men passed through
while the other portions of the army moved
round the city They were in rctreating order,
with trains in the advance, He thinks the reb-
els are not bound for Pennsylvania, but have
been driven to enter Maryland to get supplies
He confirms the previous accounts of the utter
wretchedness of the rebels.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

The undersigned having been engaged by the
Democratic State Central Committee to publish,
under their auspices, Campaign Paper to be
called The DEMOCRATIC LEADER, takes this oc-
casion to call the immediate attention of all
Democrats and other National men to the i'm
portance of using their influence to secure a
wide circulation for the same.
The paper will be issued at the price of Twen-
ty-five Gents for the Campaign, and will be
published semi-weekly, until the day of the cleo
ton.
All orders to be addressed to
A. d. BOILEAU, Publisher.
1854 South Third street, Philada.
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N NOTICE

TO TE.HCHERS g. SCHOOL DIRECTORS,
The annual examination of Teachers will take
place at the respective places heretofore, in the
several townships, as follows:
In Cumberland Valley, Monday October 6
Colerain, Tuesday October 7,
Monroe, Wednesday October 8;
East Providence, Thursday October o;
West Providence x Bloody Run, Friday 10; aaa
Bedford township, Monday October 10; sa
Londonderry, Wednesday l5:
Harrison, Thursday 16;
Juniata; Friday II; ;.
Napier Schesburg, Saturday 49,;
Snake Spring, Monday 20;
South Woodberry, Tuesday 2l;
Middle Woodbery, Wednesday %;
Union, Thursday 90;
st. Clair Friday 2f;
Hopewell, Monday 27
Liberty, Tuesday 2S; -,g
Broad Top Wednesday 80;
Bedford Borough, Friday 81.
The examinations to commence at o.
clock, A. NJ. The Directors are particularly
requested to be present, as we wish to see them
in relation to business pertaining to their respec
tive districts. The public generally are invited
to attend.
GEO. SIGAFOOS, Co. Sup.
Bedford, Sept. 10, 1862.
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Our Candidates for Congress and Senator.

The Democratic ticket has been completed by
the nominations of GEN. A. II. COFFROTI.
of Somerset, for Congress, and Hon. JOSEPH
B. NOBLE, of this county, for Senator. It'll
hardly necessary to say anything commendatory
of these nominations, as the nominees are both
well and favorably known throughout their sew
eral districts.
Gen. Coffroth, the nominee for Congress, is a
native of Somerset county, learned the printing
business, when boy, in the Somerset Visitor
office, and afterwards became the editor of that
paper. Having been admitted to the bar he
retired from the editorial profession, and has
since attained to an extensive and lucrative prac-
tice. In 1859, he was one of the Democratic
candidates for the Legislature in the late district
of Bedford and Somerset, and led his ticket a.
bout 400 votes. He will again poll large vote
in his own county, and we confidently predict
his election"
Judge Noble, the nominee for Senator, is SO
well known to the people of this county, as a
man OF pro5ity, responsibility and sound busi-
ness qualifications, that it may seem sllpererog-
atory in us to make more than simple refer
ence to the fact of his nomination. He is en-
phatically solid mana man who looks at the
practical good that may flow to his neighbors
and his country from every thing that he does.
In Bedford county the name of Joseph b. Noble
is synonym for honesty and purity of charac-
ter. Shall such man be defeated?
And now that our ticket is complete, let us
roll up our sleeves and work for its success.
Work is the word! Let us work and all will be
we'll
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ical sentiments. They had plenty ef mono,
such as it was, and spent it freely, purcbas;ng q
what they wanted from the stores. Among the
money they paid out were notes on the Iinon
Bank OF Baltimore, some on the Westm;nstor
l5ank, and some Virginia money and rebel scrip.
They even purchased food for their horses.
Many Of the horses of the rebels were mor-
ked gu. 81" and Colonel Rosser rode a snlen.
did charger, which he said had belonged to Gen.
Pope. They had picket guard out dl,r;ng
the night, about three miles this side of Wos,oo
minister, but called it in at 10 clock this NOR.
ming, and took up the line of march at II IS.
clock.
They said that there would be more there to
come by the same route, but up to the hour thai
our Informant left none had arrived
They destroyed small railroad bridge about
three miles west of Westminster, at Crendorf,s
mills, but afterwards expressed their reeret at
having committed this act, Col Rosser declar.
ing it to have been unnecessary. s4
Yesterday morning their pickets brought III
eleven deserters from the 1l4th Pennsylvania
Regiment, who gave as their reason for deser
ting, that they had not received their bounty
money.
They obtained a number of recruits at West.
minister, refusing all except those who came
fully armed ndequipped. They wore all kinds
OF dress, but our informant says they were COM
fortably clad, and not in bad condition. either
men or horses. .
We learn from gentleman who left Westmin-
lister at noon yesterday, that the rebelsabandon-
ed that place at l o'clock yesterday morning.
marching towards Uniontown, which is the d.
rection of Hagerstown/ They came from New
Market on the Baltimore and Frederick road.
coming across the country, and not by the
road through Frederick. The rout by which
they left passes, through Unontown, and thence
by way of Covetown to Hagerstown. They
number about $50, being one portion. of Stu
arts Cavalry, l2-pound field pieces, under COM
mand of Col. Rosser e
They dashed into the town about 9 o'clock
at night, stationed their cannon on hill, and
Immediately threw out pickets. They told the
citizens who had not fled that they had nothing
TO fear, as they came as friends, and would not
Interfere with any one not in the Federal SER
vice. The Secession sympathizers in the town
kept aoof from them as much as possible, but
the female traitors focked around them and
welcomed them in the most enthusiastic man.
ner. Their conduct is described as the most
disgusting and immodest.
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Proclamation of Special Election.
In THE SENATE,
August llth, 1862.

IN TIE oENATE, [
August 1lth, 1862.
To JOHN j. CESSNA, ESQ,
high Sheriff Of the County Of Gedjord:
Whereas, vacancy has occurred in the
representation from the Nineteenth Senatorial
District, being the Counties of Somerset, Bed
ford, and Huntingdon, in the Senate of the Com
monwealth of Pennsylvania, occasioned by the
death Of Samuel S. Wharton, late Senator from
said district, Therefore,
l. GEO. V. LAWRENCE, Speaker of the SEN
ate OF said Commonwealth, in accordance with
the Constitution of this Commonwealth and the
several acts of Assembly in such cases made
and provided, do command you the sheriff, to
issue your proclamation, ordering an election to
be held on Tuesday, the 18th of October, 1862,
for the purpose of electing one person to fill
the vacancy aforesaid.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my
hand the day and year first above written.
G. " LAWRENCE,
Speaker Of the Senate.
Attest:-GEo. w. HAMERsLY,
Clerk of the Senate.
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Democratic Congressional Conference.

The Democratic Conference for the Congress.
sional district composed of the counties of Ad
ans, Bedford, Franklin, Fulton and Somerset
met at the house of Jacob Mcdonald, in Ful
ton county, on Thursday, September 1th, when
the following gentlemen appeared as conferees
Adams-Capt. II. McCurdy, Dr. d. S. PEI.
fer and II. j. Stahle.
Bedtord-O. E. Shannon, G.. RI. Spang and
B. f. Meyers.
ffanhln-Wm. Gardner, Geo. NJ Stenger
and b. Y. Hamsher.
Fhlton-Capt. VIM. Horton, George Leighty
and II. G.. Smith.
Son'erset-A. J. Colborn, Peter Heffley and
Lewis Lichty.
On motion of Mr.. Shannon, of Bedford, Can't.
IL. McCURDY, OF Adams, was chosen Presi-
dent, and on motion Of Mr.. Hamsher, of Frank
lin, Is. f. MEYERS, Of Bedford, was appointed
Secretary.
Nominations being in order, Mr. Shannon
nominated Gen. A. ii. CoFFRorH, of Somerset.
MIR. uanlsher nominated Hon Gro. w. BREWER.
of Franklin.
On motion Of Mr.. Smith, of Fulton, it was
Resoloed, That the counties represented in this
Conference, cast their votes in alphabetical or
der.
The Conference then proceeded to vote for a
candidate for Congress, when on the first ballot
it was ascertained that A. II. Coffroth had re-
ceived votes and Geo. w. Brewer 6 votes
The result having been announced by the
President, ON motion of Mr.. Hamsher, of Frank
lin, the nomination Of Gen. Coffroth was made
unanimous.
Mr.. Stahle, of Adams, offered the following
resolution, which was unanimously adopted:
ReSolred, That in the nomination of Gen. A.
IL. Coffroth, the Democracy of this Congress
sional District have standard-bearer worthy
Of the time-honored flag which he bears and un
der which the conservative masses hope to fol-
low him to victory; and we hereby call upon
all true friends of the Constitution and the u
Mon to rally to his support.
On motion of Mr.. Spang, of Bedford, the
Chair appointed a committee of three to wait
upon Gen. Cotlroth and inform him of his nom
ination. The Chair announced the following
gentlemen as the committee: G.. III. Spang, g.
nj. Stenger and III. G.. Smith.
After u vote Of thanks to Mr.. Mcdonald for
his kindness and attention, the Conference adj
journed she che.
r. McCURDY, Pres't.
b. +. MEYERS, Sec'y.
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70 tile Loyal Men of Pennsylvania:

10 tie Loyal Men of Pennsylvania.
The DEMOCRATIC LEADER, it is intended shall
be devoted to truthful and fearless exposition
OF the causes of the present calamities. and
the relief which the Freemen of Pennsvlvon;a
may in part obtain through the balot-box. which.
witll the support they will give as loyal men for
the suppression OF the rebellion, may, in time,
and as the only feasible mode, restore our dis
tressed country to its once prosperous and hap
py condition, as always maintained under Dem
ocratlc Administrations of the Government.
1he Democratic Leader is, therefore, not only
recommended to your support, but your duties
and interests as good citizens will be greatly
promoted by making efforts for the widespread
circulation of this paper
+. w. HUGHES,
Chairman Of the Democratic State Central Com.
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9 q 9 9 q 9 9 q
To the Pub]ic.

In the Bedford Inquirer of the 5th inst. an.
peared the following:
"On last Wednesday evening, 9th ult.. q
meeting was appointed at New Paris school
house, within gun-shot of Mr. Crisman's resi-.
dence for the purpose Of getting up a thorough
organization for the purpose of setting the Off.
GERS of the law at Defiance"
The Inquirer further states that Gone aptbor.
ity asserts that they (the meeting) organized with
selecting MI Crisman as chairman" and makes
other statements intended TO compromise MIR.
Crisman's integrity as a citizen
The undersigned feel it to be their dutv 10
say that they were present at the meeting refer.
red to by the Inquirer as having been held at the
New Paris school-house ON the evening of the
9th ult., that they are cognizant of all that
was done there, from first to last, that the meet.
ing was not called for ''the purpose of SETTING
the officers of the law at defiance" or ssoroan7
zing force to resist the draft,' nor was anv
such purpose even limited at during the meeting.
that the meeting was called by members of the
Democratic party, to take into consideration
whether they would support certain candidate
for office, and that instead of PERSISTENCE to .he
draft being the subject of discussion at the meet
ing, there was nothing said in regard to the SOL
dier question, except that Andrew Crismap pro-
posed to contribute money to the support of the
families OF such persons as might enlist. And
we would also say that all the charges and in
situations against the ''loyalty' of Andrew Girls.
man, made by the Inquirer, on the strength of
rumors and reports concerning this meeting, are
known to U.S. who are his neighbors to be false
and without foundation.
NICHOLAS SLICK, T.P. SrupEBAKER.
y. N. CONNER, JOHN FEAsrER,
RICHARD WINEGARDNER, CHAs. S. CRIs,IAN.
PETER H. SrUDEBAKER, A. j. CMsMAN.
Napier tp., September 16, 1862.
AS regards the guns that William Border had
taken to the school-house, they were guns that
he had repaired for Joseph Moore, without any
intention of using them for any object whatever.
VIM BORDER.
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A Rebel Raid into Westminster, Md.
Another Mysterious Movement of Jackson.
HE RETREATS TO WILLIAMSPORT.
Pa,t Of his Force RecrosSes the Potomac

BALrMoRE, Sept. 12.-At y o'clock last e.
vening the rebels made a cavalry raid into West
minister. They numbered about five hundred,
with two pieces of artillery. AS they charged
through the village they discharged their pieces
on unarmed citizens in the streets
c. w. Webster, the district attorney, seeing
the rebels coming, made for the railroads and,
after proceeding about mile, he met a train
from Baltimore, which, on his information, re-
turned Immediately
They arrested DR.. Biingslea, the provost mar
shall, but afterwards paroled him. All the books
and papers in connection with the enrolment
were seized and destroyed. They also took pos
session of the post Office and seized all the post
age stamps, which they carried off with them
They opened few letters, but left the balance
In their intercourse with the citizens they pro-
fessed the greatest friendship. No one was in
terfered with or questioned with regard to polit-
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esTThe authorities at Harrisburg. have or.
dered that credit shall be given to all dis.
trlcts which have furnished men for the reo,,.
lar service, or the service of other states to the
number of men thus furnished. The county
whence such persons have gone, will not, how
ever, obtain credit for them. Bedford Borouoh
VIII have credit with six of this description.
Cumberland Valley with fourteen, and The 9TH
er border districts with a greater or less number
ez'Ihe citizens of our borough have formed
themselves into military companies in accord
ance with the request of the Governor. The
following organizations have been effected.
East Home Gua'ds-Captain w. f. Mann
lst Lieut., j. r. Jordan, I'd Lieut., S. L. Rms.
sell.
West Home Guards-Captain, Nathan Nc
Mullin, 1st Lieut., c. N. Hickok, Cd Lieut
Samuel Stahl.
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eSrThe Republicans of the Blair district have
re-nominated S. S. Blair for Congress. This is
his third heat.-Inqmrer.
Yes, AMI he will find this little the hottest
heat he has had yet. He wouldn't be satisfied
with Republicanism at whte heat, but must
have it perfectly black one; so, if he should
happen to be burnt, he can blame nobody but
himself
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e7rThe Inquirer man cannot, for the life of
him, ''tell whether the cut was in the asre bous
and two men that voted for the resolution "a.
Kings Corcoran resolution) or in the light which
the Gazette has taken it," IF there was no sscut'
in the resolution why did the Inquirer suppress
it when published the proceedings of the meet
ings
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Did you hear the News from Maine? q,

-s@'~3 '"IvIt gIYUS
oou' zo'ooo "Republican' majority, voted, a
few days ago, for Governor and Congressman
and although the Democrats had two candidates
the Republican nominee has but about 3 600
majority, showing Democratic gain of over
2o,00O The Democrats also elected their cam
dldate Tor Congress in the first district, L. NJ
ID. Street, being the first Democratic CONGRESS.
man for Maine for eight years.
"Dd yoa hear the ne'cs from Mime,
Tile news so good and t,ueY'
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For the Gazette.
If"' '"'
The Soldier-Pauper.

A poor, sick and unfortunate soldier was
hauled into town, the other day, by neighbor.
Our blood and thunder patriots looked on,
pitied and-walked away. The poor fellow
was hauled to the Poor House.
Where was your patriotism then, you people
who talk so much about war and the sacrifice
of your estates and every thing you own for
your country and its soldiers9
Joshua Shoemaker, who is called a secession
ist by you, took the soldier from the Poor House,
to his own home, Notwithstanding his dangerous
disease, called in medical aid, and has him in a
fair way for recovery. speak but the senti-
ments Of our whole community when say that
that act of Mr.. Shoemaker has more true chris
tian patriotism in it, than all the high sounding
fulminations OF war orators that | have heard
For the last year.
Que,e.-Ought we not to have Provost
Marshall to find lodgings for sick and afflicted
soldiersg CHARITY.
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eg-We call attention to the card published in
to-day's paper, by the neighbors of Andrew
Crisman. 1t is perfect answer to the vilif-
cation of his enemies
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eS-Judge Church, the Democratic candidate
for congress in the Crawford District, is stump
ing the different Counties, and everywhere meets
with favorable reception. If he is allowed
fair play, we predict bis election Observer.
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b. f. MEYERS, Sec'y.
Democratic Senatorial Conferenee


Pursuant to appointment the Democratic Sen.
atorial Conferees for the district composed OF
Huntingdon, Bedford and Somerset counties
met in Bedford, on Wednesday evening, lOt
inst, to make nominations. The following ma.
med delegates were present:
Son'erset-James Wigle, Lewis Lichty and Pc
ter Hetlley.
Beeyod-Dr. c. N. Hickok, j. w. Lingen.
felter and Isaac Mengel.
James Wiglo, of Somerset, was chosen Pres
ident, and DIR. iickok, Secretary.
MIR. Lichty, of Somerset, nominated Hon.
r1tre i,eilsita,E VS. as the 1em9eratle eandldae
chosen by acclamation.
On motion, adjourned
JAS. WIGLE, Pres't.
G. n. HICKoK, Sec'ry.y
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Piebald.

The organ of the Abolition no-party dema
gogues in this county, flies at its masthead the
colors of at least three distinct political parties
First comes the "People's State Ticket" then
the "Republican County Ticket" under which
head is placed the name of Edward MCPHERSON,
for Congress; and to cap the climax of this
mixing, we have in the middle of this ticket
the name of Dr. III. " Bramwell, as an Inde-
pendent Republican Candidate for Assembly,
This piebald ticket will be printed on one slip
of paper and the people will be expected to
swallowt the infamous compound without even a
sign of disgust. The s'Pubs" will be asked to
vote for the ''Peepies' and the "Peepies" will,
in turn, be desired to help the "Pubs." But we
presume that the 'People's party" men will re-
member that Mcpherson is not on Meir tickle, and
that the Bedford Inquirer denominates him a
Republican" and not ''People's" man. We
presume, also, that the "Rcpublicans" are gen.
orally aware that the Inquirer clique, ostensible
editor and all, are opposed to the sIndependent
Republican candidate for Assembly," Dr. Bram-
well. What piebald affair the opposition tick
st will be when printed for circulation!
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Yours truly.
d. J.. EATON.

d. u EAIUN.
Pennsylvania Soldiers Relief Association,
Washington City, DC.
This Society will meet at the Court House
every Saturday, at 2 o'clock, for the purpose of
receiving donations We hope the ladies of
this county will assist us in this noble cause.
Boxes will be sent off every two weeks. We
will send our next box on Monday, 22d Sept.
LADIES' Aid Society for BEDFORD County.
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eTThe Draft Commissioner and Physician
had made, up till Wednesday last, the following

Whole number examined thus far, 1925
The following is a numerical list of persons
who have thus far taken oath that they have
conscientious scruples against bearing arms:
i. Providence, / w Providence, L; Snake
Spring, 15; Hopewel, Broad Top and Liberty
5; S. and M. Woodberry, so; St. Clair, Is;
Napier, S.
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WASHINGTON. Sent. S. 1862

w 1t''I1fN'fVN, F5oPt' D, IOUZ.
Ladies' Of Bedford did Society,"
Your two boxes of excellent goods, in
first rate order, and just what was needed have
reached us very opportunely. We have distrib-
uted nearly all the goods we had to the sufferers
first arrived and are at work as much as we can
be in their behalf
If | have not before now acknowledge also
boxes, Aug. 23d, from Ladies' Aid Society of
Bedford, Pa.
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The New York Democratic State Convention
have nominated the following ticket:-Goyer-
nor, Horatio Seymour; Lit. Governor, d. r. f.
Jones; Canal Commissioner VIM. L. Skinner;
Prison Inspector, G. j. Clark; Clerk of APP
peals, f. A. Tallmadge.
The Democratic State Convention of New
Jersey have nominated Hon. Joel Parker, of
Freehold, for Governor.
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No PARTYIsM.-The Boston Courier breaks
forth into eulogy Of the No-Partyism position
Of the Administration, as evinced in its recent
tax appointments;
The strictness with which the Treasury De-
partment adheres to the sentiment-''no party
in the appointment of Collectors and Asses
sors under the new ''rax Bill" is very striking.
There is no silly recognition of the old distinc-
tions of Democrats, Wings OF Constitutional
Union men; and though every man appointed
is actually of the former Republican party, yet
this must of course, be owing to the fact of su-
perior qualifications, and cannot, in these times,
certainly be attributed to party predictions,
interests VI objects.