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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-01-02
Uncle Sam looking after his Old Clothes.

Uncle Sam, having recently discovered that
immense quantities of military stores, including
blankets, shoes, clothing, arms, equipments,
etc, has been stolen from the various depart
ments, and sold or transferred to individuals,
the Secretary of War has directed the Adju-
dant General to issue general order, requir-
ing all post commanders to seize such goods,
wherever found, and arrest those having them
in possession, unless they can satisfy the officer
that they came by the goods honestly. All
Provost Marshals appointed by the Department
will assist in recovering to the United States
this description of public property. Comman-
ding officers of companies are reminded that it
is not only their dnty to cause soldiers who are
guilty Of violating the law forbidding the sale,
destruction or negligent loss Of clothing, arms
and public property, to be charged on the Mus
ter Rolls with all the articles improperly lost
or disposed Of but also to enforce such other
punishment as the nature of the offence may
demand.
Under this order, Capt Wright, Provost
Marshal at this place, will overhaul all persons
wearing United States clothing, and will divest
the same unless satisfactorily accounted for
Look ont, ye military prctenders and humbugsI
--PatSbajy Chronicle.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-01-02

improvement of the profession and the cl-
ovation Of the schools. If this refusal be
not made known by the proper Board, so
that the certificate can be annulled at the
time it occurs, the County Superintendent
should decline to renew the certificate, at
the next examination.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-01-02
o lie 5lb 90 III ster Ibroao
EDITED BY SIMON sYNTAx, ESQ.

70 Teachers and friends of education are respect
iuIy requested to send communications to the above
care of "BsdfoJd Gazette''
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-01-02

eS"e would be greatly obliged to teach
CTS and others for information as to local
educational events throughout the county.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-01-02

ezN We have received communication
from some friend who omits TO furnish us
Ills real name. Contributors will bear in
mind that whilst we will print over any
signature they prefer, they must furnish as
with their real names.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-01-02

evIn Europe, we believe, when nations
arc at war, the immediate collection and
publication of the names of killed and woun-
ded in battle is part of the duty of gov
ernmcnt. Not so here. We are left TO
the enterprise of individuals ofurnish these
records, and hundreds of thousands are left
pulsatng between hope and fear for weeks
after every engagement or battle before
they can learn the fate of those most near
and DEAR This should be among the ear
liest efforts of the government, and would,
besides giving certain information, exhib-
it a commendable sympathy for those who
have certainly the largest interest in the
war.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-01-02

We find the following in late number of the
". 7. Herald, and as it is a>good satire, we
give it a place in our columns
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-01-02

Tour trends seem to have forgotten the
problems :" !, IN 'Mental" entirely. Send us
''i 1'al arc peculiarly knotty.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-28

A" FRIENpLY PowER."-lSs uias.
gov Journal gives list Of thirtyrsign'
steamers built on the Clyde since the close
oflS6l, and used to run the blockade. OF
these thirty-eight ten are yet lying in the
river sixteen have been captured or de-
stroyed by our cruisers, and twelve are
still running, os else in rebel hands, as the
Fingal, which is now an iron-clad, in the
Savannah river,
The Glasgow Herald of May 2, an
nounces that
Another batch of swift river steamers
has been purchased during the past week
on account Of the Confederate government.
We believe the steamer Mail, plying on
the Kilmun station, will shortly be with
drawn, having been sold for $1,000. The
tavorite steamer Jupiter, so long known
on the Largs, Millport and Aran route,
has also been purchased for 10000. We
have been informed that the steamer Eagle,
which was building for our coast traffic,
has likewise been sold to the Confederate
government for $4,000. The Largs steam
er Vesta is reported to have been pur-
chased by persons IN Glasgow for our
river traffic. Other vessels are now build
ing in several of our shipysrds to meet the
growing wants OF the South.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-28
From Washington - No doubt of
Grants success. ed itated advance
by Lee Beonrega~d probably john
ed Ice.
WASHINGTON. Nav .

W nid1
The town is still greatly excited over
the news from Vicksburg' There seems
to be not particle of doubt in any quar-
ter that Gen Grant will succeed in captur-
ing Vicksburg, and most of the rebel ar
my there.
General Hooker is in town to-day, and
speaks in enthusiastic terms of Grant and
his successes ; he states that the rebels on
the Rappahannock admit that they have
lost Vicksbur
Butterfeld and Ingalls, of Hooker's
staff, are here also, with their commander,
and various rumors are circulating in re-
gard to their presence here at this time.
There seems to be a growing impression
here that Gen Lee is meditating an attack
on Gen hooker or an advance in the di-
rectiOn Of Washington. The rebels ad-
NIT that their position is desperate one,
and that they must brave uncommon dan
gers, in the hope of destroying our army
in Virginia or capturing Washington.
1t Is regarded as certain that Beaure-
gard has left Charleston with most of his
forces for the West Or Virginia, more pro-
badly for the former, though it is possible
he has been ordered to join Lee on the
Rappahannock,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-28
Federal Reconnaissance i'm North
CarOlina--Capture of 200 Rebels,
&c.--schooner burned by the Reb.
cls--The Negro brigade.

NtNbttu, N. u, MAY "A.
Colonel Jones, Of the 5Sth pennsylva-
ma regiment made reconnaissance from
Newbern on the 22d inst, with Lees
brigade. and when within about seven
miles of Kingston, surprised and captured
some 200 rebels belonging to the 58th N.
G. regiment, with several officers, field
piece, arms, equipments, &c.
A rebel captain and lieutenant were
killed. None were killed on our side.
Colonel Jones is the hero of many dar-
ing exploits, and as military man stands
high in this department He will soon be
promoted.
The schooner Sc Bird, of Philadelphia.
ran aground at the mouth of the Neuse
River on the 10th inst, and was captured
and burned by the rebels, who went off
in small boats, and took her captain and
crew prisoners.
All the rebel troops in the State, in
Guiding recent conscripts, have gone to
Virginia.
General Wild is making fine headwav
IN recruiting his African brigade.
General Foster is now On a tour of in
specton to the different military posts in
thlsIdepertment, which he is continually
Strengthening,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-28
Details of Grants Operations 60 the
Morning of the 2ad Splendid
fighting and great successes.

NulCdSuJ NAY ~,
A special to the Times dated three
miles east of Vicksburg says our wounded
at the battle of Champion Hill numbers
over LOO TIE enemy's loss is ac-
kuowledged not 10 be over half that.
We had about 10000 troops engaged
and the rebels about 10000, according to
the account of their wounded.
We took 1900 prisoners and about
5000 at the battle of the Bridge.
Gen. Sherman crossed on pontoon
bridge
McPherson's and Netherlands forces
built their bridges Sunday night, and
crossed their commands by Monday noon.
By o'clock the advance of Sherman's
corps, under Steele, reached the enemy's
works back of the city and took posi-
ton in the night on the Bluffs above, and
commenced the Commandment.
Gen. Mcpherson planted his command
in front or in our center.
Gen. McClernand took thee left, re ach-
ing almost to the river belo".
y possibility of escape at off. Ev-
cry wing man, womar aid must fall
into our hands.
All the forenoon esterday different
brigades were taking positions, forming
lines of battle, etc.
At two o'clock the battle began in earn
est. There had been skirmishiug all the
forenoon. Gen. Steele drove the enemy
from several forts and took one complete
line of Notifications fronted by rife pits.
His extreme right rested on the river
bank under the bluff at shutdown. His
division fought gallantly all day, although
hungry, dirty, foot-sore and sleepy. Sher-
mans left and McPherson's right are in
supporting distance Both advanced their
lines of skirmishers to within wards
of the breastworks and their artillery TO
within 500 yards, and are in position at
this distance this morning. Gen. Nc
Clernand is not progressing so fast, but is
doing well. We lost about 1900 killed
and wounded yesterday, This morning a
simultaneous assault will be ordered on
the enemy's works, | understand from all
points.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-28

aud march out, The offer was refused.
Thursday the rebel batteries on the hill
north Of the town were taken and turned
on the enemy,
On the evening Of the same day the
water batteries at the foot of the hill were
captured.
The same evening the water batteries
below Vlcksburg were taken by Porter's
mortar boats.
Friday after the refusal to accept Penn
bertons terms, General Grant moved on
his works, and the rebels were driven TO
the Inner Notifications.
General Logan guards the Black River
bridge.
General Grant feels certain thai he will
be able to take care o, johnston. The
latter has only about 10000 men, exclu-
slve of what he may have by reinforce
ments.
General Grants army is larger than is
generally supposed quite numerous
On, ough for the work in hand. 1t stretch
es c.. implicitly around the doomed citv.
each WI. g resting on the river.
Vicksb. rig is full of women and chill
dren not on.ly the original inhabitants,
but MANY who rave come in from the sur
rounding countrv,,or safety.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-28
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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-28
New York Nav Of


The World says We can scarcely
doubt that Gen Grant will finally succeed.
He has been heavily reinforced since his
right wing has been able to communicate
with Admiral Porter. In addition to the
extra regiments from Milliken's Bend.
which are now with him, some sixteen
fresh regiments were sent Ito him
from Gen Hurlburt's command, and must
have reached him By the 10Th instant.
With all his losses, Gen Grant cannot
have less than 10000 veterans and ef-
fectye soldiers now operating against
Vicksbmg. Johnson's and Loring's ar
mics combined, it is admitted, are only
10000 strong.
With the railroad lines in operation in
the Southwest badly injured, the confeder-
ates cannot hope to swell that force so as
to fit 1t to cope with Grant, in less than
three weeks, Sand in that time he will Ell
ther have captured Vicksburg or his army
become so large as to bid defiance to all
the force the enemy can bring against him.
The City Councils of Baltimore have
unanimously passed resolutions endorsing
the transportation Of Vallandigham.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-28

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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-28
ron THE RUTLAND MKRALD.1
Monetary and Market Matters,

The favorable news of the past week has had
much influence on the markets. Government Sc
ourities have advanced about one per cent. Gold
at one time sold as low as l4l l-2. Cotton has
declined about 25 per cent. and we look for fur
ther decline, when vieksburg is entirely under
our control; with the opening OF the Mississip-
| pi River it re length, the vast amount Of
grain in west and cotton in sections which
must soon be in our possession will be sent for
ward, and heavy shipments TO foreign ports must
necessarily follow-whioh will lessen the demand
for specie for Shipment. The cost OF transporta-
ton has been so great that the producers of the
west have been obliged to sell their grain at very
low prices, and the opening Of navigation will be
| of immense value 10 the whole west. The bust
ness will be done much as in former times, and
the producers will be able to get good prices for
their grain. This benefit will also tend to make
more staple their devotion to the cause Of Consti-
| tutionai liberty, the Administration, and the
Union
The question is often ask w do YOU dc
tect counterfeit money 7" In IL, wye would say
that there is no great secret about the matter
1t is very much like reading a persons character
by certain prominent physignomical outlines
II requires study and Judgment. The following
rules however, may be of some assistance TO
many:
Examine the vignette or picture in the middle
OF the top; see if the sky or background looks
clear and transparent, or soft and even, and n OF
scratchy
Examine well the faces, see if the expression is
distinct and easy, natural and neutrality-suspicious.
larly the eyes.
See if the drapeIy or dress fits well--looks nstu-
raj and easy-shows the folds distinctly.
Examine the medallion ruling and heads and
Circular ornaments around the figures, &C. See
If they are regular, smooth and uniform, not
scratchy. The work, in the genuine, looks as if
raised ON the paper land is very seldom successfully
initiated.
Examine the principal line of letters or name
Of the Bank. See if they are all upright, per-
fectly true and even; or, if sloping, of a uniform
slope.
Carefully examine the shading or parallel ruling
on the face outside of the letters, &c.see if It
is clear, or looks if colored with brush. The
fine and parallel lines, in the genuine, are of equal
size smooth and even.
The price of gold coin huctuated more violently
on Tuesday than usual; sales as low l4l 3-4 and
as high as las per cent? closing price IA IL per
cent. Stocks generally improved at the close of
the day, as compared with Monday night. Gov
ernment securities advanced to los ID per cent.
for the six per cents of 1881. le subscriptions to
the new loan of 1882 amounted to 81, 100000
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-28
The Threatened advance by lee
probably a "fcint "-Satisfactory
news from yicksburg.
Washington, MAY 2

w dshln9loh, MAY q.
The council Of war held yesterday at
the white house was the result of the last
visit of Senators Wade aud Chandler to
the army of the Potomac, and had refer
ence to the offensive movements which the
rebels in Virginia have been for some time
threatening.
Hooker is . have expressed the
opinion that re enemy were probably
bringing up all their forces from Charles
ton, and perhaps from North Carolina, for
a desperate aggressive movement. In
view, however, of the publicity given these
threats by the rebels themselves, it seems
more likely that their design is to provide
for the defense of Richmond, and by their
usual bluster to deter Hooker from auoth-
er advance.
General Grants dispatch to the Presi-
dent received yesterday is very satisfactory
In It's details but it contains information
which if published might be useful to the
enemy.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-28
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser having been restored to health
IN q few weeks, by d very simple remedy, after
having suffered several years with severe lun7
affection, and that dread disease, Consumption
anxious to make known to his fellow sufferers the
means of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy of the
prescription used Gree of charge) with the direc-
tons for preparing and using the same which
they will find sure cure for Consumption, Asth-
ma, Bronchitis, &c. The only object ofthe adver-
user IN sending the prescription is to benefit the
afflicted, and spread information which he con-
oeives to be invaluable and he hopes every suffer-
er will try his remedy, it will cost them moth
ing, and may prove blessing.
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
lS:w3m Williamsburg, Kings County, N. Y.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-28

that our loss IN the first days engagement
near Raymond may be stated at 600 killed
wounded and missing.
The loss of officers is said to be very
small.
Richmond papers also contain the fol-
lowing additional items:
II is said to-day that an assault was
made on the 22d near the jackson road,
and was ropulsed,
Confidence IN Pemberton's ability to
maintain his position Is expressed. and
hopes are given of alal success.
Atlanta, MAY 90.
Vlcksburg has five months supplies OF
every kind, and can be taken only when
the force defending it have exhausted tbe:i
supplies,
The Yankees report the capture of AL.
exsndria, La, but il is not credited.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-28
From Fortress Monroe news
paper Reports.

Fortress Monroe, May o.
The flag of truce steamer State Of
Mrine, from City Point, has arrived with
81 exchanged Union prisoners-among
them Capt Brown and Lieut. Caster, Of
the gun boat Indianela. She also
brings back 40 rebel officers, the rebels
having refused to give our officers in ex-
change. They We're sent to Fort Norfolk
10y the steamer Croton
The rebels are holding Lieutenant as
hostage for one executed by General
Burnside.
The following items are taken from the
Richmond Wing of the 25th:
Our southern exchanges intimate a ru-
NOR that Gen Johnston has. taken from
Zen Pemberton his sword and placed him
under an arrest.
The steamers Margaret or Jessie. Can't.
Wilson, and Annie, Capt Carlton and
Kate, Capt Stubs arrived at Charleston
last Wednesday from Na.sav with yalus-
cargos
Gen Forest and staff arrived at Shell
byyille, Tennessee on the 18th instant.
lie is to take command of Van Dorn's
Division.
Tallahooma, May %.
The rumor of the capture of two of our
regiments in front, with a piece of artil-
lery, is not true.
The enemy did surround and capture a
small post of some forty men.
All is quiet in front.
The jackson Appeal of the 18th says
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-28
ID T. A II H = ,

HUNT-In hospital, at Wolf Run shoals, vir-
gina, May II, 1868, GEoRoE ID. HUNT, of Com
pany +, l4th regiment Vermont volunteers
OF Mr.. Seth Hunt, of Westhaven, VT.
Foremost among those who in the hour Of their
eountry's need, babe farewell to horne and friends,
George enlisted With the nine months men called
LOT AFTER he disastrous second battle of Bull Run.
HIS OBVIOUS purpose was to serve his country, to
do his whole duty as soldier and his atten-
ton to duty, his morality nd integrity r,sds him
an example worthy Of inn. alton. None knew hin
put 10 love and respect him. Ever actuated by up
right intentions and sornd moral principles, he
had the courage to act out his clear convictions Of
right and duty, thus winning the respect end es-
TEEN OF all with HON he became associated =
Enough ne came among us stranger to nearly all
no one had more or warmer friends. He was
attacked with measles, and typhoid fever follow
ing, death ended the work disease began He
bore his long sickness with patience, and though
ne ieit presentiment Of his late, after being at
tackled with fever, no murmur escaped his lips.-
lie often spoke of the effect his death would have
upon his friends at hcn.,, but no fears in regard
10 ms future, and we believe he has gone where
= those once met ne'er part again" Although he
died far from home, yet he died among friends.
Though he was denied the loving care Of a mother
and the affectlonate attentions of q sister during
his sickness, he yet was surrounded by comrades
VINO gladly ministered to all his wants, and strove
to save him from the grasp of death, or at least to
smooth his passage to the grave. Our friend is
gone, and We, though sorrowful at the loss of his
society, Will ever cherish his memory. Though
ne fell not In battle, though he never was permit
ted TO meet our common foe on "the CORY field Of
strife he yet is entitled to the gratitude and hon
or due to all true soldiers of their country for he
has given his all, even his life to her service
Inc day following his death the officers and mem.
bers Of Co. + gathered around his remains. While
our Chaplain read selections from the scriptures.
made some very appropriate remarks, closing with
prayer; after which we sung, Brother thou art
gone to rest, took last look at the form of our
deceased comrade, and returned to the stern duties
OF soldier, saddened by the loss of our friend.
yet thankful for his prospects of happiness above
His body was taken to Alexandra, embalmed.
and sent to his home by express.
Rest on thy sheaves, thy harvest work is done.
Come from the heat of battle and of STRIFE
Soldier, go home with thee the fight is done