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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-06-26
A Raid from the North.

On Friday night last, when the excite
ment over the expected visit of the rebel
cavalry, was at its highest pitch, body of
about 1900 militia men from Blair and Cam
bria counties, were marched into our quiet
borough and took up their quarters around
the town and in the immediate neighborhood.
The citizens of this place did all that was in
their power to feed them and make them
comfortable. But what was the surprise of
our people when they found that instead of
friends, they were really harboring foes
For, no sooner had they arrived than they
began to plunder the stores and to scatter
abroad through the country, stealing horses,
|sEooting hogs and cattle, and destroying
property generally. They seemed to be un-
der no restraint from their officers; indeed
some OF the latter, as we are informed, en-
couraged the men in their lawless conduct.
True, there were many well-behaved and
and quiet men among these militia, and we,
of course, except such in our animadver-
sions upon the conduct of their rowdy COM
panions. A company from Ebensburg was
an honorable exception and we make this
mention so that injustice may not be done
them. Nor do we advert to this matter in
anger or with any desire to disparage the
military. We speak of it in sorrow and in
shame, for how are our people better than the
rebels, when they rob and pillage and de-
stroy instead of defending and protecting
the country2 May heaven protect us from
both rebel and rabble raids.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-06-26
Visit of Gen. Milroy.

Gen. Milroy's headquarters are at present
at Bloody Run, where he has considera-
bic force. 1t would be improper to mention
anything in regard to the strength of his
command, and, therefore, we shall say moth
ing upon that subject. On Wednesday
evening last, the General paid visit to ou1
town, escorted by his staff and squad Of
cavalry. A reception speech was made by
Alexander King, Esq, to which Gen. M.
in an address of some length.
His remarks, of course, tended Abolition
ward, though he claimed to be Democrat,
a popular dodge which good general, most
certainly, would fully understand.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-06-26
Exciting Times.

The past week has been one of unusual
hustle and excitement in this community.
Cavalry men galloping hither and thither--
militia men marching and countermarching
artillery wagons rumbling and rattling-
with call the pomp and circumstance of
glorious acar''-kept our town in continual
uproar and confusion. We have had very
slight foretaste of what must come if there
is no change for the better in the manage
ment Of public affairs. We are at the mcr-
cy of Southern rebels and Northern incapa-
bles. What the future may have in store
for us, God only knows.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-06-26
RATIFICATION MEETING.

| A mass meeting was Immediately organized,
and Hon. SAMUEL HEPBURN was unanimously
called UPON to preside. Messrs. WITrE and
CLYNER were invited to address the meeting.
and responded in eloquent speeches, pledging
their hearty support to the nominees of the Con-
vention. The meeting was also addressed by
CHARLES INGERsoLI, Esq, of Philadelphia, v.
E. PIoLErr, Esq, of Bradford county, and 9TH
ers. The following are brief sketches of the
speeches of Messrs. WrrrE and CLYMER:
MIR. wITrE's SPEECH.
MIR. Witte said he was glad the Convention
had begun work which would teach the pow
ers at Washington that there is q point beyond
which they must not go; that there is a sover-
eighty here in this State, independent and sep
arate, which, by the help of God, will be main
tanned indestructible. The day is not far dis
tant when we shall no longer have a servile
trucking Executive, content to be the mere tool
of the President of the United States,
Referring to his failure to receive the nomi-
nation, the speaker said that if, in aspiring to
the Office of Governor, he had had no higher
motive than his own ambition, he would have
been unworthy of the position. He thanked
the friends who had supported him, and also
those who, in the exercise of their undoubted
right and their views of duty, had supported
others. He could say that no one of his friends
had been called upon to make any explanation
or apology with regard to his fealty to the DEM
ocratic party. That fealty nothing could shake
He referred feelingly and Indignantly to the at
tacks that had been made upon him. but he had
not word of complaint to utter with regard
to those who had been his competitors for the
nomination. lie yielded, he said, as gracefully
as could be expected from man who had twice
before been called upon to yield. In regard to
Judge Woodward, his character was so high
that it would scarcely be just to praise him,
since that might imply that commendaton was
necessary. With him as Governor, there would
be no kidnapping under his nose. The rights
of the citizen would be protected at all hazards.
MIR. CLYMERs SPEECH.
Mr.. Clymer returned his thanks for the sup
port which had been given to him. He had
never had any personal ambition in regard to
the nomination. He had felt that in the midst
of this crisis he, personally, was nothing, while
principle was everything. The standard bearer
whom they had chosen had illustrated Demo-
cratic principles through a long lifetime, and in
the future, with Gods help, he would be a safe
guard and protector to the people of this Com
monwealth. (Applausc.) My friends (said the
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-06-26
Back-biters and Treason-smellers.


Last week, when Gen. Milroys men be-
gan to gather at this place, they were inn
mediately informed that great many ''Se-
ccssionists" resided in this place; prominent
merchants, lawyers and physicians were
pointed out as ''disloyal," and our office was
designated as the headquarters of Seccs-
SION" But the soldiers did not heed the
false and malignant stories of the lily-liver-
ed wretches who were so anxious to stir
them up to violence. The soldiers were
men Of sense and saw through the motives
and purpose of these devils incarnate. They
saw that it was only party spite that actua-
ted them, and the back-biting, treason-smell-
ing Blacksnakes had to stink away in utter
discontinue. Republican" politicians will
please hereafter remember that soldiers know
what is the matter when they arc told long
stories about secessionists and traitors here
in the North.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-06-26
Democratic State Convention.

We publish, elsewhere in this issue, the
proceedings of the Democratic State Con-
vention. Notwithstanding the great war
excitement, every Senatorial and Represen-
'tative district was fully represented. The
Convention did its work deliberately, har-
moniously, and didit well. For Governor,
HON. GEORGE w. WOODWARD, of
Luzerne county, Chief Justice of the State,
received the nomination. Judge Woodward
is sound Democrat and pure as well as
an able man. His nomination gives great
satisfaction all over the State. For Judge
Of the Supreme Court, Hon. WALTER IL.
LowRIE, of Allegheny county, was nomi-
mated by acclamation. 1t is universally
conceded that Judge Lowrie stands among
the first jurists Of the country, and Of his
character as citizen and his soundness as
Democrat, not word can be said in dis
paragement. Woodward and Lowrie are a
strong ticket and the people will elect them
by most overwhelming majority.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-06-26

the rescue of the Union and peril their lives
in its defence.
Resolved, That as the true friends of the T.
nion, and feeling profound anxiety for its fate,
we claim, and will exercise, the right to con-
slider, discuss, ascertain and urge in becoming
terms upon the people and tie constituted au-
thorities, whatever measures will, in our udg-
ment, be most likely to place and keep the whole
nation and Union together under one federal
government
Resoiued, That when this war began we had
the solemn pledge Of the federal administration
and of the party which placed it in power, as
expressed in the resolution passed by Congress
on July 22d, 1861, that it sis not waged on
their part in any spirit of oppression or for any
purpose of conquest or sublugation, or purpose
OF overthrowing or interfering with the rights
or established institutions of those States; but
to defend and maintain tho supremacy of the
Constitution and to preserve the Union, with
all the dignity, equality and rights Of the seve-
raj States unlmpaired; and that as soon as these
objects are accomplished the war ought to cease"
But the federal administration, acting under the
influence Of a small faction of ultra Abolition
lists, always opposed to the Union, and without
the consent of the great mass of the people,
has totally changed its ground, avowing and
proclaiming its purpose to be wholly different,
and thus it has greatly allayed our just hope of
peace.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted
by the Convention amid enthusiastic shouts of
applause.
The Convention then proceeded to the nomi-
nation of candidate for Governor. Nine bal
lots were taken rs foIlows
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-06-26

eSWe have not the space to comment at
length upon the proceedings of the Demo-
cratic County Convention, held on Tuesday
last, and can only say that they were char
acterized by great harmony and unanimity,
and by prevalent desire to promote the
best interests of the party and the country.
We thank the Democracy of the county for
their endorsement in our own case and can
say with all our heart, Of the rest of the
candidates, that they are true and worthy
men, whose election is beyond doubt. We
are only sorry that all our friends who were
candidates for nomination, could not be sue
cessful, but we hope that they will have
better luck next time. Wait and win.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-06-26
LATEST.

News received by telegraph states that
large rebel force is at McConnellsburg, march
in this direction. The rebel operator at that
place says they have $4,000 men. Our own
operators say that 81 rebel regiments and 10
pieces of artillery are at Shippensburg, heading
toward Harrisburg.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-06-26
FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL.
NARTlNSBURG, BLAIR COUNTY. PA.

f'1''' '1''D0''>'' '1Eh'fe WIN Tn.
The advantages afforded by this institution COM
mend 1t TO all who may desire cheap as well as
thorough, education. Students are prepared for anv
class In college, whilst the elements of a sound,
practical education receive special attention. No
pains spared to secure the advancement of those
committed to our care.
Next quarter opens Monday, August Ord.
For particulars, address
p. WILLARD, Principal.
June 90, lS63.-6ts. tis>sA'
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-06-26
srWe call attention to the advertiseme

ezrWe call attention to the advertisement
Of the Franklin High School, Martinsburg
Pa, under the charge of Prof P. Willard.
WE know this to be most excellent school
and can recommend it to all who desire to
enter an institution of this description
Prof. Willard was an old classmate of ours
and we have reason to know that he is a
good scholar and gentleman of high char
acter.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-06-26

STRAW PAPER,--ln Batavia, Illinois. one mill
turns out tun and a half of straw paper daily.
A new company for the manufacture of straw
paper with a capital of $75, 900, is organized
in New York, and at Mechanics Falls. Me.
Denison & Co, will begin making tt same
kind of paper in August. The business is rap
idly increasing.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-06-26

Soldiers, Attention! Pain, disease and exposure.
with hot climate, muddy water and bad diet
will be unavoidable, but armed with Holloway's
Purifying and Strengthening Pills you can en-
dure all these and still retain health Only 25
cents per box. 900
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-06-26
A Come-outer.

We are authorized to state that SOLOMON
CLITZE, formerly a prominent Republican of
Londonderry tp., mas united himself with the
Democracy. Mr.. Clitze is. only one of MANY
who are daily taking this step
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-06-26

A REPENrANr GOVERNOR despatch from
Springfield, Illinois, of the / lth instant, SAYS:
''Gov. Yates would give his ears this morning
to undo his action of yesterday He now be-
gins to realize the results to which his insane
course will inevitably lead, and bitterly dospises
the bigoted Abolitionists of the Senate who TAX
ing advantage of his onfeebled physical and men
tai condition induced him by false representation
to take so ruinous step'
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-06-26
The Siege Of V,icksburg,

FURTHER reports from Yosoo-Posaon Of The
, Re6elS-Another Assauh on. tie Rebel IEorhs
MEMPHIS, June 1.-THE arrival of severo,
boats from below has placed us in possession of
some additional news from Vicksburg.
1he expedition up the Y Yazoo is not as success.
iul as at first hoped, although not defeat The
cost OF holding Sartartia would be more than tho
position was worth to our forces now operating
against Vlcksburg. The gunboati expedition was
more fortunate, having succeeded in DESTROYING
4 seamboats--the John Walsh, Lagoon, GoJd'
en- Era and Scotland. They were burned at or
near Yazoo City. There is a considerable forcs
OF rebels on the west bank of the Mississ;nn;
IL was reported by passengers on the Belle
memphis that the rebels were in possession
OF the Shreveport and Vicksburg Railroad track
from DeSoto, Immediately opposite Vicksbrrp
TO Monroe, on the Ouachita river, and that
they were bringing supplies to the besieopd
city by means OF an immense fleet of dug-onts
The rebel force is supposed to be from 10 Ooo
to $4,000. Later arrivals contradict these 70.
ports to considerable extent.
Reports have been circulating to the effect
that Johnston was at Haines Bluff and had
captured and was now occupying it. These
stories turn ont unfounded Our forces wero
secure in the possession of that strong and i'm.
portant position as late as Saturday morning
the 18TH There was not even a possibility
OF attack in that direction. Gen. Grant i
receiving reinorcements every day and making
his position stronger. All the strongest posi-
tions around Vicksburg except one are now
ours. The rebels arei possession of Richmond
ahd New Carthage, La, and have destroyed all
the cotton gins on the plantation leased by
Government to the planters of the vicinity.
The Confederates, under Joe johnson, are said
to occupy the banks of the Yazoo river in the
vicinity of Sartarta
The rebel prisoners now confined in the Irving
prison of this city, give very contradictory state,
ments in regard to the state of affairs inside Of
Ficksburg. Some assert that Pemberton will
hold ground until Johnston raises the siege.
Others say that he cannot hold out much lonrer.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-06-26
$4,000 REWARD.

The undersigned will pay the above reward to
any one who will return to him wooden box, con-
tanning pair of gold spec,acles, many valuable re-
ceipts and other important papers. o
JOHN c. BLACK,
June 26. Bloody Run, Pa.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-06-26
Judge Taylor's Estate.

NOTICE.
is hereby given that the business of the late firm of
Taylor Mowry will be settled up by the under
signed. 1t is desirable that those who owe or have
claims and whether they have the money to pay
not call and close up their accounts as speedily
as possible. JOHN A. MOWRY.
June 10, 1868.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-06-26

FIRST BALLOT
W. Il. Witte, vi ' Il Il Richard ~ rvss, Vaax, !
Geo.W Woodward, 8 Jacob Fry, jr., 2
n. Strickland, 9 W. Bigler, /
John Cessna 8 Geo. Sanderson, G
Gen ". Is. Franklin, 4 jeremiah S. Black, 2
The balloting then continued without much
variation, except 10y the withdrawal of the
names of some Of the candidates, and the in
crease Of the votes for Mr.. CIYMER and Mr..
WITTE, until, on the seventh ballot, they stood
equal, each having 50 votes, Judge Woodward
IL and Gen. Franklin 8.
EIGHTH BALLOT.
Hester Clymer, G2
William Fl. Witte, 81
George w. Woodward, l3
William b. Franklin, 7
f. w. Hughes, Esq, arose, after this result
had been announced, and said that he was au-
thorized to withdraw the name Of William H.
Witte, and called upon his friends to 90 for the
Hon. GEORGE w. WOODWARD.
The ninth and last ballot was then taken
and resulted as follows:
NINTH BALLOT.
Hester Clymer, SO
George W. Woodward, Is
Nimrod Strickland,
Hon. GEORGE w. WOODWARD having receiv-
ed majority of the whole number of votes,
was declared the nominee of the Convention,
amid loud and prolonged cheering, and the nom
ination was afterwards made unanimous.
Mr. Victor E. Piolett moved that WALTER
IL. LowRIE be made the nominee for Judge of
the Supreme Court by acclamation, which was
agreed to amidst the widest applause.
Mr.. Lamberton offered the following resolu-
ton:
ReSolged, That it be the desire and request of
this Convention that Hon. George W. Wood
ward will continue to occupy his seat on the
bench until his Inauguration as Governor of
Pennsylvania.
After some debate upon the propriety of leay-
ing Judge Woodward to act in this matter as
his own inclination shall prompt, the resolution
was adopted.
A resolution was adopted, authorizing the
President to appoint a State Central Commit
tee Of one from each Senatorial District, and to
name the Chairman of said Committee, subject
to the approval of the candidate for Governor
The Convention then adjourned sine de-
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-06-06
MARRIAGES.


Married. On Wednesday morning. June Sd,
1853. by Rev. DR.. Daugherty, Mr.. EDWARD ".
NURPHEY, Of Washington County, Pa, (latc
OF Morgantown, Va, to Miss ELLEN PlCkEN-
PAUGH Of Morgantown, Va.
Icy Accompanying the above announcement
was neatly filled basket OF most delicious choice
cake, OF all varieties, for which aye bcardleSs
boys OF We .Nontor return their hearty thanks.
ellis house she enters, there TO be light
Shining within. when all without is night;
\ guardian angel o or his lie presiding,
Doubling his pleasure, and his cares dividing.
Though fools spurn Hymcn gentle powers,
We. who improve his golden hours,
BY sweet experience know
That marriage, rightly understood,
Gives to the tender and the good
\ paradise below
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-06-06
APPROACHING BATTLE AT MANASSAS.
The Star believes there will be
battle ia Manassas shortly.
washington Items.

WASHINGTON, June "a gentle
uau from the vicinity of Culpepper
says that a large body ofrebeIs, sup,
posed to be from Lees army, passed
there yesterday and proceeded in the
direction of Gordonsville.
No alarm exists in the Army Of
the Potomac concerning the reported
rebel movements.
The Richmond Wing Of Saturday,
contains nothing whatever, from
Vicksburg. That paper editorlally
complains of the iuefficiency Of the
rebel government. 1t argues first,
that the great error in the conduct of
the war was making itstrictly deten-
sivc, and suggests that dose of the
enemy own medicine would cause
him to desist from further invasion.
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-06-06
New Advertisements.
commissioners Notice.
COMMISSIONER OFFICE, AIorgantown, Va. !
June end 1862

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, Aorgantown, Va.
June End, 1863.
To LEVI BRITT. complainant. and EUGENIUS
WELTNEIiS. It. ais. defendants:
You are hereby notified that have fixed upon
Thursday, the End day of July, 1868. &c
take and settle At my said Office ';the amount O.
the said Plaintiff demand. and claims, against
the estate Of the said John Weltner. decd thei.
character and priority; and likewise against the
estate of the said Jacob Wcltner decd their
character and priority; and also audit and settle
the account of the said Jacob Weltne-. dec d
ana said Eugenus Wcltncr as executors. Of said
John Wetner. dec d in due course Of admins
tratiou: and likewise the accounts OF the said
Shelby p. Wetner. and George We,taev, execu-
tors. of said Jacob Weitner. dec &. in due course
Of administration: and 10 enquire AMI report a;
10 The solvencv of the sal! Eugeci:s We1ner,
surviving executor O: the said john Weiiaer.
deceased; and 70 reN0r. lie re-, "S:atr and value
thereof OF which ttlc sal: John Wc!inc-. decd
died seized. i.iag in the COUNT OF Mononga.;a.
ana such other matters. a. ma By said conmiS-
sioaer be deemed pertinent. or required bv any
Of the parties.
The above account being required TO be taken
hv a decree CT the Circuit Court Of Mononcalia
County. Virginia rendered at Spring Term, 1868,
in Z suit in cha2cery depending in said Court,
IN the which the said Lev; BIZ; is complainant,
and said Eugenus N'etney. r. at are defen-
dants q; which time all persons interested are
required 10 attend
Given under mr. hand as Commissioner in
Chancerv Of the said Court, the day and year
frs; aforesaid
1rC ;. 63-4w-S5 /. s. HOCGE
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-06-06

GES. RosEcRANs q few days ago
received the following pertinent let
ter from an indignant private =
General, I have been in the service
eighteen months, and have never
received cent. | desire a Through
for fifteen days, in order TO return
home and remove my family to the
poor house, The General granted
the turlough.
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-06-06
Federal Victory near Port Hudson.

New York, June "A dispatch,
dated Port Hudson Plains, 22d, says:
"Yesterday, Augur's whole divi-
sion was engaged in a 8 hours fight
on Port Hudson plains, 4 miles in
the rear of Port Hudson. The rebels
were thoroughly whipped. We took
1000 prisoners. The enemy was
driven 8 miles. Our loss was y
killed and Sc wounded.