The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-05-16

10 TttuTu 10 HIS nOulc Ill tilio VIZ hstNS
not heard what caused his resignation.
WOUNDED Capt. Thomas A. Boyd,
formerly District Attorney for this county, was
wounded at the battle of Shiloh His wound,
we are glad to hear, is not serious.
MENGEL HoUsE.-This hotel is still con-
Quoted by Mr.. Isaac Mengel, Jr., and enjoys
the reputation of being very comfortable and
we'll kept house. Isaac is n 'host in himself"
and accommodates his guests in the best style
See card on outside.
LAND SALEs.-John G. Rifle of Juni-
alta tp., offers a very valuable farm and mill
property for sale. Rare opportunities will be
presented to buyers at this sale.-Jos. Wigioos,
of w. Providence, Daniel Barley, of nj. Wood
berry, and John L. and David Replogle, of S.
Woodberry, offer valuable tracts for sale.
FENCED IN.-The Poor House grave
yard has been surrounded with a handsome and
substantial fence, which when painted, as 1t
will be in few weeks, will give much more
respectable appearance to things than we have
been accustomed to see in that once neglected
neighborhood The editor Of the Indiana Dem
oc,ut is especially invited to inspect it.
FIRE ON THE MoUNTAIN-Wills' Noun
tain, Immediately West of this place, was on
fire for few days, this week, rendering the at
mosphere sultry and smoky. At night the flick
ering flames and burning masses presented q
most beautiful appearance. The Allegheny
was also on fire at several points Cause
somebody wants cheap pasture for his cattle.
FATAL ACCIDENT.-On Saturday last,
as Mr.. John Houck of Cumberland Valley,
was engaged in cutting down Il tree on his plan
tatien, a limb struck him on the forehead, kill
ing him almost instantly. 1t is supposed that
Mr.. Houck intended to cause the tree to fall in
direction opposite to that in which it fell, and
that lie was, therefore, unable to get out Of its
way as it was falling When found he was
some distance away from the tree, in q reclin-
ing posture, his one hand clasping his forehead
and the other still keeping its hold upon the
axe Mr.. Houck was an upright and respecta-
bic citizen and leaves loving wife to mourn his
untimely death.
BEDFORD OBsERvAroRy-This is an age
Of Improvement, and though some people can't
see any ''enterprise" in or about Bedford, ex-
cept the Wire Bridge and the big tree at the
end of it, yet we imagine that if such people
would know that we have an observatory in our
town, they would alter their opinion as to our
'sgo-aheadative' qualities. Such an institution
it seems we have, tho oupola of the Jail being
used for that purpose, and the prisoners acting
as ''star-gazcrs." These happy philosophers can
be seen ever and anon pcrchcd upon this lofty
pinnacle, making their calculations doubtless
upon the lucky stars under whose auspicious
influences they will be restored to liberty and
the world. We propose that those who are
not satisfied with the enterprise" Of Bedford,
make up purse wherewith to purchase tele-
scope for these ente,prising gentlemen. Come,
now, let us be up with the times lest we be rid
iculed still more by the newspapers. Who is
laggard?
Court PROCEEDINGS s.-The following is a
list of the causes disposed of during the late
session of Court:
CoMMoNwFAITH CASES
Commonwealth vs. George Gartill. Indict-
ment for selling spirituous liquors contrary to
law. Nolle Prosequi.
Com. vs.. II. +. Perrin. For. and Bas A
lias Process awarded
Com VS.. l.. X. Diehl. Selling liquor with
out license. Not a true bill. County for costs.
Com vs. A. McGngor, jr. Assault. Noll.
Pros.
Com. vs. VIM Spidel. Assault. Noll Pros.
Com. VS.. ]. Baker, Polly Baker, Jane Baker,
Frank. Baker and Benedict Baker. Surety OF
the Peace. The four last named defendants to
pay costs of prosecution and to enter bail in the
sum of 500 each to keep the peace, &c.
Com. IS Mary Ann Dobson. Larceny. Noll.
Pros.
Com. VS.. p. M. Nawgel. Larceny. Guilty
as to first count Of indictment and not guilty as
10 second count. Sentenced 10 pay costs of
prosecution, fine of one cent, and to be impris-
oned for five days.
Com. VS.. Nathan Ice. Assault and Battery.
Not a true bill.
Com. vs. Patrick Burns, John Burns and
William Burns Continued
Com. vs. John w. Snider and III. Heyner.
Disturbing Exhibition. Noll. Pros