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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1862-01-10
FaOM FORTRESS MONROE.
ARRIVAL OF TWO HUNDRED AND
FORTY UNION PRISONERS
FROM RICHMOND.

FoRTcEss MONROE, Jan. 3.-Tha steamer
Geo. Washington left Old Point at IL O'Clock
this morning and proceeded up the James Riv-
er about nine miles beyond Newport News,
where the Rebel steamer northampton was
met with the released Union prisoners from
Richmond.
The brave fellows joyfully stepped on board
the GGeo. Washington" thankful to find them
selves once more under the protection of the
old flag. As their names were severally call
ed from the roll, such happy looking man are
seldom seen. Cheer after cheer arose from
each, but as they approached, and the band of
the Fourth Artillery, stationed on the George
Washington, played "Sweet Home" it found
a response in each manly breast and brought
tears of JOY to many eyes. As the boat pass
ed Newport News The crews of the United
States frigates Cumberland and Congress man
ned the rigging, and the troops at Camp But.
Ter crowded the beach aud the landings. and
sent over the water their shouts of welcome.
The George Washington arrived here on her
return about half-past Eve o'clock, aud the
Baltimore boat, which was detained for the
purpose, took the released prisoners to BAlt>
more.
The number released is t0-nearly all of
whom we're taken prisoners at the battle Of
Bull Run.
Below is given correct list from the off.
cial copy. All those whose rank is not given
are privates.
w. A. Perry, whose name appears on the
list, is not among the number who arrived here.
John Eldridge, shipwrecked fisherman, came
10 bis place. Mr.. Perry will arrive soon, how
ever. lGorporal Mcdowell was one of the 240.
but he was sent via Norfolk with Capt. Shilling
law few days since.
The prisoners left Richmond at about 7
O'Clock this morning Ga arriving here all
who needed clothing were Immedia tely sup
piled by the QIartermaster's Department.
4 scouting purity left this place this morn
ing and proceeded TO Great Bethel, which they
found occupied by guard of Rebel cavalry,
who retired, leaving our troops in full posses
sion. A spfhcient force was immediately ata-
toned there.
A alg of truce from Norfolk this afternoon
brought down over thirty passengers to 60
North, iucluiiog theatrical company.
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MIR. SEWARD TO Nj. MER0IER.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
~ o. % .

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27, 1861.
SIR:--I have submitted to the President the
copy You were 90 good as to give me of the
despatch addressed to you on the 3 of De-
cember, instant, concerning the recent pros
seedlings Of Capt. Wilkes, 10 arTesting certain
persons on board the British contract mail
steamer Trent
Before receiving the paper, however, the
President had decided upon the disposition
TO be made OF the subject which has caused
so much anxiety in Europe. That disposition
of the subject, as 1 think, renders unnecesss-
ry any discussion of it, in reply to the COM
ments of Mr. Thouyenel | am permitted,
however, 10 say that Mr.. Thouvenel has not
been in error in supposiDg, first, thst the Gov
ernInent Of the United States has uot acted in
any spiris of disregard of the rights, or of
the sensibilities, of the British nation, and
that he is equally just in assuming that the
United States would consistently yindicate,
by their practice on this occasion, the chars
aeter they have SO long maintained "a an ad-
Vocate of the most liberal principles concern.
ing the rights of neutral States in maritime
war
When the French Government shall come
TO see at large the views. of this Government.
and those of the Government of Great Britain
on the subject now in question, and to compare
them with the views expressed by Mr.. Thou
Venel on the part Of France, il will probably
perceive that, while it must be ADMITTED that
those three Powers are equally impressed With
the same desire for the establishment Of prin
clples favorable to neutral rights, there 10,
at the same time, not such an entire agree
ment concerning the application of these
principles as is desirable to secure that i'm
poriant object.
The Government of the United States will
be happy if the occasion which has elected
this correspondence can be improved 90 a. to
secure more definite agreement upon the
whole subject by sll maritime Powers
You will assure Mr.. ThoDvenel that this
Government appreciates ss well the fraDkness
of bis explanations as the spirit of friendship
and good win towards the United States in
WHICH they are expressed.
II ia & sincere pleasure for the United States
to exchange assurances of friendship which
bad its origin in associations the most sacred
in the history of both countries.
avail myself of this opportunity to renew
to you, sir, the assurance Of my high consid-
Grafton.
WILLIAM ii. SEWARD
MR. HENRI MERoIER, &c., &o., &c.
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A passenger By the flag Of truce says that
the editor Of the Richmond dispatch is now in
Baltimore.
The Richmond dispatch contains the follow
ing telegraphic despatch:
ssCoLUMBIA, 5. 6, Jan. l. AL the YAM
kee prisoners grom Charleston, including Col.
Corcoran, arrived here this afternoon in a
special train. They were met at the depot by
the Rebel Guard, Of this city, aud conducted
to jail
The Southern papers also contain some items
of important news
A despatch dated Pensacola, Jan. l, says
that Fort Pickens opened fire the day before,
but gives no particulars, merely saying the Gre
was net renewed this morning, aud thar the
Rebel batteries we're silent.
a despatch in the Charleston Mercury says
that the Federals have landed in large forcs
on the North E disto aud tskon possession of
Station No. 4, on the Charleston and Savannah
Railroad.
Another despatch reports sixteen Federal
gar-vsssels at Ship Island.
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Cabinet is under the necessity of reducing TO
form, and which consists in the immediate TeA
lease of the persons taken from on board the
Trent. aud in sending explanations which may
take from this act its offensive character to-
wards the British flag The Federal Govern
ment viii be inspired by just and exalted
feeling 10 deferring TO these requests. One
would search ia vain to what end, for what
interest, it would hazard to provoke, BY diff
ferent attitude, rupture with Great Britain.
For ourselves, we should see in that fact a
deplorable complication, in every respect of
the difficulties with which the Cabinet of
Washington has already to struggle, and q
precedent of nature seriously to disquiet all
the Powers which continue outside of the exs
isting contest. We believe that we give eyr
idence of loyal friendship for the Cabinet Of
Washington By not permitting it to remain in
ignorance, il this condition Of things, of our
manner ofregariing it. | request you, there
fore, sir, 10 seize the first occasion of opening
yourself frankly to MIR. Seward, and, if he
asks il, send him copy Of this despatch.
Receive, sir, the assurance of my high con
sideration. THOUYENEL.
Monsieur HENRI MERCER,
Minister of the Emperor al Washington.
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moval oil Mr.. Ma son. Mr.. Sliaell, Mr. Macfar-
land and Mr. Eusts from the British mail pack
ct Trent.
will without any loss of time, FOR ward to
her Majesty's Government copy Of the im~
portant communication which you have made
10 me.
will, also, without delay do myseif the
honor to confer with you personally on the ar
rangements to be made for delivering tue four
gentlemen to me, in order that they may be
again placed under the protection of the Brit
ish flag.
have the honor to be, with the highest con-
sideration, sir, your most obedient hnmbls SER
want. LIZ oNs.
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BEDFORD. Pa.
PRINTING OFFIUE ron SALE.

AS the editor aud proprietor of this paper is
anxious to settle up his business, running over a
period Of twelve years, he will sell the presses,
types, good will, &c, of the establishment, on
reasonable terms.
The BEDFORD INQUIRER PRINTING OFFICE is one
of the best paying country establishments in the
State, as there only two papers published in
the County, and all official and orphans court ad.
vertsing, is published by act of assembly, in both
papers. The rates for adye rtising and job work.
as high in any part of the State. There
a large quantity of news type, nearly enough for
two papers the size of this, and splendid lot of
job type, nearly new.
This is rare chance for one or two persons who
wish to engage in good, profitable business
Apply Immediately.
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E. D. BRIsBAN,
Capt. Of The Woodbury. Guards.
CAMP CuRrIN, Jan. 8. 1862.


Mr.. EDITOR The " All Hazard Boys -
have been ''gay and happy band ever since
il has been my good pleasure to be associated
With them; but along with our Sunshine and
gsyety, we must expect ito meet clouds and
depFivations. A number of our company have
been in the hospitals with measles; but are
all becoming convalessent as fast as could
be expected; except three, who unfortunately
for Us, shall never answer az our ssroIl calln
agaio, for they are on earth no more.
They were ydb0g men whom We bad Iearno
cd to appreciate for many patriotic and gentie-
manly qualities which characterized them
We assure their friends that they we're well
cared for by the physicians and the company;
but the monster death proved inexorable, and
they maufuiiy and heroioally yielded to the
call, and died in the noblest cause in which
they could have engaged.
Here are tbe sentiments of the company,
which we submit to your columns, will you
have the kindness to publish thsml
7 l.,
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LATEST NEWS.

Our forces advanced from Beaufort, S. c.,
on the lst and 2nd, aud took portion of the
Charleston aud Savannah Railroad The
brave South Carolinans after few Gres took
to their heels The Spaniards have taken the
fortress OF San j Juan de Ulloa end Vera Cruz,
in Mexico. No fighting. The rebels in large
forces on Saturday and Sunday last shelled a
regiment of our men at Hancock who were
protecting the workmen who were engaged in
repairing the Railroad. None of our men
were ipjuTed. Renforcements we're sent TO
Hancock. Gen. Butler has landed with bis
expedition at Ship Island and taken the town
of Biloxi on the Mississippi coast-The loyal
Indians in Texas are at war With the rebels
The Pennsylvania Legislature met on Tues>
day. We hear that Mr.. Rowe of Frasklin
was elected Speaker. We will publish the
Governors message in our next
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To our Friends et Woodbury. and Vacinify -
In behalf of my company, / acknowledge the
receipt Of large box Of refreshments from our
friends at home The express wagon arrived
in camp on Saturday eyoniDg, the 2lst, inst,
and the driver commenced unloading boxes
aud barrels, and as box after box, aud barrel
after barrel, was t1mbled ont on the ground.
labeled " Capt. e. ID. Brisban, y the boys
gathered around the pile aud were astonished,
They were rolled iuto the Marquee and we'll
guarded by our noble Lieut.. BuF,ey. until
morning, it was Sabbath morning, but all were
anxious ito see the contents. The old COM
pany axe was hunted up, and the boxes and
barrels were opened one after another, and as
packages were opened familiar pames were
seen labeled on the different articles. Which
reminded us all of home again, and as the pile
OF turkeys, chickens, sausages, cheese, cakes,
tobacco, butter, spplebutter, canned fruit, aud
everything that Morrison's Cove can produce,
were increased until the tent was full of the
luxurles OF life. We stopped TO look, our eyes
we're moistened with tears of gratitude and
thanKfulness, and many Goo bless the pen
pie OF Woodbury., went up by tbe boys, and IN
particular for the ladies, God bless then, forever
All of you shall be held in grateful reme.n-
brance, and as we go forth 10 fight the battles
OF our country, we are happy 10 know that
your hearts are with US, aud that you care for
US, aud if we should meet the traitors, our
hearts will be cheered, and our arms made
strong, with the thought that we have friends
at home. And il We are so lucky as 10 come
out safe and return home again, (which God
grant We may,) we will try TO show our graft
tude, for words fail to.express, what our hearts
feel. The boys are doing justice to the good
things, and are enjoying them as only soldiers
can enjoy.
E. D. BRISBAN,
Can't Of The WOodburD Guards
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WHEREAS, Ii has pleased Providence 10 re-
move from earth and our number, our esteem-
ed friends aud fellow-volun,eers, Jno. Ruby,
Jno. Oler and Jacob Defbaugb, members Of
our company, therefore,
ResoiUed, BY the Gall Hazard Boys" CAPT.
Coupler, that We feel deeply grieved at the
loss of our highly respected fellow members
above named, and that we sincerely sympa-
thise with their bereaved friends at home.
RESOLVED, that We fad consolation 10 the
earnest hope that our deceased friends now en- :
JOY that bliss which is promised to all the
good beyond the tomb.
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TUESDAY AFTERAOoN.

After the usual preliminary exercises, q
motion to appoint committee of nine, to nom
mate permanent ofi,ers, was carried, ard the
Chair appointed the following as that Commit
tee :-Messrs. q. Sigafoos, II. W. Fisher, j
Palmer, Oted Biugcr and G. II. Gallon; aud
Misses Carrie Rea, j.. Montgomery and NJ. A
Willisms. The Committee made the following
report: For President, Rev. Geo. Sgafoos;
Vice Presidents, ] w. Dickerson, j. Palmer
aud J. E Saterfeld; Rec. Secretary, X. II.
Kerr, Cor. Sec J. q Fisher Treasurer, s..
I'll. Tate; Business Committee, j. G.. Fisher,
Chairmaa, ]. W Dickerson, J. @. Geyer, II.
w. Fisher and Chas. Long. The report Of
was adopted.
The President on taking the Clair, address
cd the Institute. 'sIhe best methods Of teach
ing the Alphabet, Spelling aud Reading" was
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HON. JOHN CESSNA.

We understand that this gentleman is now
at Harrisburg contsasing the seat of Geo. w.
Householder, Esq. He contests the seat of MIR :,
Householder we hear, on constitutional grounds
that Bedford, accosding.to to the constitution,
has the right to q member by herself. If this
be 90, Why did Mr.. Cessna submit his claims
to the people OF Bedford and Some rset ccun-
tiesl For seven years Bedford was attached
to Cambria county, that superintendent bill
being passed by Democratic Legislature, and
Democrats getting the benefit, The oPposi-
ton submitted gracefully. For some four or
iVe years, Somerset hss been attached to Bed
ford, and all defeated candidates have cub
mitted. But, it sppears that Mr. Cessna is SO
very ambitious aud anxious for the Office, thar
be must contest Mr.. Househelder's right 10
his seat! Mr.. Householder was, We believe,
fairly aud oOnsttutionally elected, and tie
Legislature will hardly sfultify itself by CIV
ing Dir. Cessna a seat to which he is not onti-
tied.
Many Republicans, of Bedford County, be-
lieving that the election of good Union Demo
crat at this time, would be of more advantage
to the country than the election of Republi-
can, voted for Mr.. Cessna, but they do not
approve his course now, and regret the votes
they have G iven him.
Read the correspondence in relative to Ma
son and Slidell, which we publish to the exeus
sion of almost everything else, this week. The
letter of Secretary Seward will convince all
patriots, that we did only what was right in
giving up the prisoners. All classes. Demo-
Gratis and Republicans, rejoice that war with
England, is honOrably averted, except he.e and
there, friend and sympathiser with the traits
ors, like the editor of the Gazette
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Tuesday. O'Clock, A. NJ.
TUESDAY, MORNING.

The Institute met and was called to order
BY the President. After which the Roll was
called, the Journal read and approved, as was
done at every subsequent meeting, and large
number enrolled themselves as members
''The best methods of conducting Teachers
Institutes" was then taken up aud discussed
by Messrs. II. w. Fisher. Kerr, Palmer,
Points, Diekerson, Sigafoos and Maj. Tate.-
Mr. Ufiah Blackburn then read an essay on
"The Relation Of the Parent to the School. -
On motion, all essays shall be open for dis~
cussiou.
'The best methods of teaching Orthcgra-
ply" was then discussed by Messrs. Speice,
Satter6eld, Sigafoos, Dickersou and Gallon.
a. motion to fix regular hours for meeting aud
adjouruing vas made, but pending the ques-
tion, the Institute adjourned to at Ii O'clock,
4. III,
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synopsis Of the Proceedings OF the
Bedford County Teachers AssO-
citation.
BEDFORD, Monday, Dec. 23i, 1861.

BEDFORD, Monday, Dec. 23i, 1861.
The Association met, pursuant to call, 10
the Court House, at Ii O'Clock, 2 d., and
was called to order by Prof. j. w. Dickersou,
who was in the absence of the President, elected
President pro TEN J. G. Fisher was elected
Secretary pro TEN. The election for perma-
neut officers was postponed till Tuesday, p.
NJ.
Ga motion, the President was authorized to
Gil the vacancies existing in the Business Cons
mittee, and Messrs. IL, w. Fisher, D. NJ.
Wonders and e. f. Kerr were appointed. On
motion of J. @. Fisher, the Association was
resolved into an Institute, uuti Friday P. NJ !,
the officers remained the same as those Of the
Association Mr.. Sigafoos. Go. Supt., address,
eG the teachers present, on the ssObjects of
Teachers County Institutes, and their salu-
tary influence on the cause of popular educa-
ton"
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The Bedford Lyoeum met at the Court House
on Saturday the 4th inst. and reorganized by
calling Dr. Hickok to the chair, after which
the following programme was adopted for
next Saturday evening at st o'clock.-Qles
tion for debate. Should the liberty Of the
Press be restrictsdi
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FRIDAY .HFTER,NOON.

President Sigafoos iu the chair. The Com
mittee on Resolutions reported the following:
Resolved, That the proceedings of this AS
socialion, during the present annual lneetine.
haye fully confirmed US in toe belief that such
associations are highly beneficial to the teacher
and the communiiy, and that they are indis-
pensably necessary 10 order 10 secure thor
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1862-01-10

Y AeHINGToN, Dec. II, ISbI..
Hon. Wm. H. Sewurd 81. s..
SIa---I have this morning received the noie
which you did me tie houor to address me yes
terday, in cRsEer 10 Earl Rassel's despatch Of
the 30.h of November lasi, relstiga to The re-
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then discussed BY Gallon, Dickerson and
Laughton, Discussion closed; and the follow
log "Should the teacher be responsible for
the conduct Of pupils Oh their way to and from,
school 7" taken up aud discussed ty Diekerson
and Gallon.
The New York herald., 1862-02-18
NEWS FROM THE STATE cAplTfL.

AiHANY Fob. II, 1852.
Most OF the business done day the two branches
OF the legislature has been goricaticn tho vic
tory the Cumberland river The entire Capitol build
ing was illuminated TO night, and thrc were bonares in
all the principal streets There has been universal re-
Jocng at the skating carnival Many OF the skaters haa
transparent banners with all imaginable notices in re-
gard To the victories.
We have thus had rejocings in every imaginable FORM
high and low, rich and poor State officials Legislature
cefgymen aud laymen have all united in tho bee
the triumph Of the Union and dsveopement OF
General McCielans strategy.
The New York herald., 1862-02-18
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
o r. F. &c L A Il
WAR BULLETIN.

ORDER or THE DAY REGARDING THE RECENT EXPLOIT
OF GENERAL LANDER IN WESTERN VIRGINIA.
WAR DEPARTMENT WAsHsGros, Feb IL, lSo2'
To Brigadier General y. W. LAsDER:-
The President directs to say that he has observed
with pleasure the activity and enterprise manifested oy
yours elf and the officers and soldiers &C your command
You have shown how much may be done in the worst
weather and roads By spirited officer at the head
OF small force of brave men, unwilling TO waste life in
camp when tho enemies OF their country within reach
Your brilliant is happy presage Of what may
be expected when the army Of the Potomac shall be led
to the dold by their gallant General.
EDWIN NJ STANTON. Secretary OF War.
The New York herald., 1862-02-18
IMPORTANT FROM KENTUCKY.
0~0~~o~~o~~<~4>-~~~~~~~~~
THE EVACUATION OF BOWLING GREEN.
Additional Particulars Of the
Affair.
MOVEMENTS OF THE REBEL LEADERS.
Gen. Buell. About TO Take the Field at the Head
Of Eighty Thousand Troops,

CINCINNATI, Fob. II, 1869.
This nsorupg's Commercial has the following special
edeslstch:---
On learning that The rebels evacuating Bowling
Green General Buell. ordered forced by General
Mitchell 10 save If possible the railroad and turnpike
bridges Big Barren river. They, however, had all
oeen destroyed when General Mitchell reached the banks
of tho river.
Tie brgadss OF General Breckin .idge and General
Inindman were until Thursday evening at Woodland
-staton.
The roLcs left nothing ut Bowling Green except few
old wagons
part OF the town, ii is reported Is being burned.
1t is believed that rebel forces exist in Ken
trcky east of the direct road from Bowling Green via
Frankiin TO Nashville.
General crittcnden is trying organize another army
Carthage the south bank of the Cumberland This
ls The only force tho line Bowling Grecn to
Nashville.
Generals Breckindgo's and endcrsons brigsdos have
en back Russevillc, where Generals Buckncrs and
,aloyds brigadcs have been stationed for some time
Generals Johnston and Hardee also believed 10 be
sat that point on Friday.
ia believed that with the exception Of tho above
brgsdes whole rebel army has moved To Fort
Ionelson and Clarissvile.
wha, movements may have been made by the rebel
rces only he coujectursd; but the probabilities
chat they have concentrated their whole force the
Cumberland.
If, however, they have not done So the divisions Of
Generals Nelson and Mitchell will be ample to cope with
all they may have between Bowling Green and Nashville
II is believed that tho divisions OF Gcnorals McCook
aud Thomls embarked at the mouth OF salt river on
steamers, for Cumberland, Saturday night, and that
yesterday the troops who have been in camps OF ntruc
tcn at Bardstown at Louisville embarkng the
Cumberland.
md reOi aAptc md haff NJ
leave New Albany to-day.
The aggregate Of these reinforcomcnts perhaps forty
choasand.
General Buell., we understand, goes with General
McCooks d., son to take mand In person the Cum
berand, whero forces will be by night
eighty thousand. While he presses the enemy the
Cumberland with his tremendous force. their Hank and
rear pressed by the hcavy divisions under Generals
Nelson and Mitchell.
Since writing the above learn that regiments
now In Ohio camps, are ordered at TO the Cum
rJeriaDd.
LoUIsvLIs, Feb. II, 1852
The steamer Anzona has been raised and is aoat
,snd the entrance to the canal is open.
Bowling Green advices say that General Mitchell cap
':ured five locomotives at the depot scattered the
'!sst OF the rebes, killing some fifteen by shells.
The New York herald., 1862-02-18
oJpc IIors, (on,rp.ts-

By tiiasigorsomont which apt cai in another o,rmn
6swl be sssn that the government have decided q, son
spsn he1is for contracts Tor fourteen hundred ana e
horses III tlfe 2.d INST This is one for Ia, parp n
giving bidders sa distance fair time 10 forward .,.e
a
The New York herald., 1862-02-18
Married. !.

M0TrfCOs
BAArA--CRANE.-On Monday, February II, by tho Row.
G. Alex. Peltz THEopoRE NJ BASTA 10 CoRNKIIA eldest
daughter of b. +. Crane, Esq, all Of this city.
WEBB--WARD.-At San Francisco, CAL, on Thursday,
January q the residence Of Geo s. Wright ESQ.,. by
the Rev. I. Starr King, HtNRy WEBB, Esq. Of Orange
county, N. Y, to CoRDKlIA f. wAsp.