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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06

some picked beets were sent me from the cook
room.
And after twenty-five days of this loathsomc
and worse than heathenish treatment, my dun
geon door was unlocked, and / was permitted
to hold intercourse with my fellow prisoners.
Such, my friends is plain settlement Of .he
manner of my arrest, and the treatment re-
ceived during the twenty-five days of my soli-
tary confinement. u affords any qualification
to those Republicans who caused my arrest,
they are welcome to it. Their time will come
some day. 'The end is not YETI
But why, let me inquire, was 1 denied the
use ofa Bible? l had committed crimes against
either thelaws of God, or the laws OF my coun-
try, for which had been arrested. Had been
the vilest criminal upon the face Of the globe,
as vile even as those Abolitionists who are en-
deaycriag TO induce the slaves of the South to
murder dclencelass women and children, TIE
laws Of beth Christianity and humanity would
have demanded that shcuId he permitted TO
have g Bible
After my release from solitary confinement,
was put in casemate with eleven others, ma :
king twelve of us in a room measuring l5 hy
20 feet. In this room we slept, cooked, ard
ate. IN il were cur beds, chairs, tables, trupl IS
cooking utensials, table furniture, &c. 'We
were locked in our room at sundown, and. un.
locked again at sunrise. Through the ds.v we
were permitted to stand or set in front of our
cell inside the Fort We had morning and
evening what was called u s'walhing hour
This hour was sometimes ten, and so melimes
thirty minutes long, just as suited the caprice
or whim of The seargent Our waIsli 10 Ground
was inside the Fort. We were permitted to
walk backwards and forwards acre SIS the area
OF the Fort, which was perhaps a little larger
than your City Hall. We ere permitted
through the commanding officer, to supply and
cook our own food. Wewere compelled to use
rain water for all purposes-- cooking, washing
and drinking. Each and every time that we
drew any from the cistrTn, we were required to
first obtain permission. from the seareent of the
guard. This like all cistern water, was somc-
times cutie usa5le and sometimes quite offen-
sive. Mr. Childs, one of my mess, informed
ne shat one time during the latter part OF last
winter in consequence of the accumulation OF
it IN the cutters, all the washirgs and scourings
from the soldiers quarters, run into the cistern
Gus Of which tho prisoners were eUIHrsElssl q
draw the water which they used-that the
water became so filthy that they had to boil il
and'skim off the filth before using it and that,
| notwithstanding they had three other cisterns
Inside The Fort, full of comparatively clean wa
, ter,yet the commanding officer compelled themto
use these filthy washings from the soldiers quar-
| tGrs.
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RAYS HILL, Jan. 27, 1869.

SIMON SyntdT, Esq.
SIR:-I send you question or two. Ii
you please give them space i'll your column.
1. b is pursuing A, who is some distance in
advance; Is goes 4 steps, while A advances 8,
but of AS steps equal of BIS; goes &c
feet before overtakins A: how many feet is A
in advance of B!
2. Johns money is : of Charles; and / oi
Johns + $33 is = to Charles, how much has
each2
3. The time elapsed since noon is of the
time to midnight: what is the hour!
EAST Providence.
4. Two men agree to dig ditch 100 rods
long for 800, beginning at the opposite ends.
BIS first rod is worth 81 cts, and AS is worth
Sl.125. At the same rate how many rods must
each dig to earn $50? $. .S.
5. A man buys 100 animals-cows, sheep
and pigs--for $loo, paying Sl9 each for cows,
$3 each for sheep, and so cents each for pigs.
How many did lie buy of each9 ). S.
Who will send us solutions of the above prob
| lens! especially the last.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06

son, Clay, Webster and the long line of depart
ed Statesmen, who always regarded Abolition
ism as the most 'iamnable heresy, and the as
.esraency OF sectional party the death-knell of
tie Uniou? If you desire to be conservative,
20 he on the side of your country, you must
take your position with the Democracy, for the
Abe.itionists have commenced crusade against
tle Institute ms, the laws and the Constitution
OF ~ country. Make your choice, with a
view Of the tremendous responsibility involved
in it.--fjom merSet Democrat.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06

THE MARcaI TO rIiE Grave.--W What mighty
procession has been marching towarl the grave
dnring the year! At the usual estimate during
the past year, more than $4,000, 900 of the
worlds population has gone down to earth a.
gain Place them in long array, and they will
@44e u moving column OF thirteen hundred to
every mile OF the globes circumferencei What
a spectacle, as they ''move on" tramp. tramp,
forward upon this stupendous dead march,
Life is short and time is feeting,
And our hearts though strong and brave,
Still like muffied drums are beating, Aat
Funeral marches TO the grave!
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06
Solntinn to Problem Of Jan. Is.

PRoBIEM-Put 122 gallons of wine into
gallon, half gallon, quart, pint and gill bottles,
SO that you have an equal number of each sort.
SoLumoN.-l22 gallons =5,9o4 gills, one
gallon = 32 gills, ] gallon = Is gills, quart
= gills, pint = 4 gills. - glls + l6 gills,
+ s gills, + gills, + gill = 81 gills There
can be as many bottles filed with 1901 gi!ls,
as 81 gills are contained times in 1904 g.lls,
which are 81 times one bottle, or GA bottles.
MATTE.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06

A MIRACLE OF HONESTY. AT party one
evening several contested the honor OF having
done the most extraordinary thing, and rev.
ercnd gentleman was appointed sole judge OF
their respective pretensions.
One party produced his tailor's bill with
receipt attached to it. A buzz went through
the room that this could not be outdone, when
q second proved that he had just arrested his
.taior for money he lent him.
!. The palm is his, was the general cry, when
4 third put in his claim.
"Gentlemen," said he, II cannot boast of the
feats of my predecessors, but have returned
to the owners the two umbrellas that they left
at my house."
''TlI hear no MORE" cried the astonished ar
birator, ''this is the very ne plus ultra of hon.
esty, of unheard of deeds; it is an act of virtue
of which never knew a man capable. The
prize is"
'.Hod," cried out another, ''rve done still
more than that"
''Impossible!" cried the whole company, ''let
us hear"
'fve been taking a newspaper for twenty
years, and paid for it every year in advance"
Twas no hse-he took the prize.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06

eJ-.rhe Catholic organ of Archbishop Hughes
is severe upon the proclamation. Tt declares
that this is no longer to be war between white
men; it is the st. Domingo massacre inaugu-
rated on our own soil, under the sanction, APP
proval and encouragement of the Government
of the United States"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06

The solution sent US by sE. Providence, !"
reached us too late, as we already had one from
another correspondent. We should be pleased
to hear from "E. Providence" again.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06

ea-An old bachelor geologist was once boast
inc that every rock was as familiar. to him as
the alphabet. a lady who was present de-
cared that she knew a rock of which he was
wholly ignorant. '.Name it, madanl" said Ce-
cops in rage. 'it is rock the cradle, sir,'
replied the lady.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06
Select poetry.
A PATRIOTIC ANTHEM.

A PATRIOTIC ANTHEM.
God save our land in peace,
Free and united;
Grant US from foes release,
And that all war may cease,
All peaceful arts increase,
All wrongs be rigEted.
Thy mighty scepter WELD,
Keepirg guard o'er us;
In Thy great bounty shield,
From blight cur every field.
Sending a plenteous yield
Thy gifts--before US.
When we before Thee kneel,
Favors imploring;
Make us to see and feel,
Joy in our common veal,
Pity for wants appeal,
Justice adoring.
Make US work hand in hand,
Faith truly plighted,
Brother by brother stand,
All great, good works expand.
God save our noble land,
Free and united.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06

eJ-Captain John Brown, of the Thirtieth
Ohio regiment, son of old Ossawatomie Brown,
who was hung at Charleston, Virginia, is one
of the officers recently dismissed from service
for dasertion.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06

es-If our fathers didn't intend the Constitu-
tion for war times, why didn't they make
pair of Constitutions-one for war and the 9TH
er for peace-asks sage Prentice. ..
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06

es~It is less important to a young lady that
her lovers diamonds should be Of pure water
than that his drink sould be. W io dipa
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06

eTAt sixteen woman prefers the best dan
Ger in the rooms at two and twenty, the best
talker; at thirty the richest man.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06

Gy"Well, Mary, are you going to the new
place." ''Sure no, maam The lady could
not give satisfactory reference from her last
cool -
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06

r5-Why are Grcenbacks like the Jewsf--
Because they are the issue of Abraham and
know not their Redeemer. srs4a
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06

cg-"Carrying the War into Africa" The
Presidents Proclamation. .--Baagor Times.
Carrying Africa into the war;" you should
say--which is quite different thing and one
that threatens great injury Portland argus.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06

e5-Well, Jones, does your girl still continue
to love you?'
''Yes, more than ever"
s.Indeed. What evidence have you OF that"
''Oh, she made me a present of my picture
which paid five dollars for, before l gave it to
her 7" 81 Hf
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06

ryThe editor of a paper in Indiana wants
to know if Western whiskey was ever seen;
coming ''shro' the rye."
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06

sa-FIo who swears in order TO be believed
is but laundering counterfeit of man, of
truth.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06

ezrI4et fool keep his mouth shut, lest flies
make an entrance and worse things an exit.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06

ez-Rob man of his life and you will be
hung; rob him of his living and you will be
applauded.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06

ez-In the interchange Of iron and leaden
complimei Its between soldiers, it is thought
more bles ed to give than to receive.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06
Ibf 5fb uolm stsr Abroao.
EDITED BY SIMON sYNTAx, ESQ.

G-Teachers and friends of education are respect
fully requested to send dcommunicationsto the above
care of ssBedfo,d Gazetfe."
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06

A Coop ExAMPLE--A pastor was making
call on parishioner, an old lady, who had
made an habitual rule never TO speak I'LL of an
other, and had observed 1t so closely that she
always justified those whom she heard evil spo-
ken Of Before the lady made her appearance
in the parlor, several Of her children were speak
ing of her peculiarly, and one of them play
fully added .s
s'Aiother has such habit of speaking well
of every body, that believe If Satan himself
were the subject Of conversation, mother would
find out some virtue orgood quality even in HIM"
OF course this remark elicited some smiling
and nerriment at the originality Of the idea, in
the midst Of which the old lady entered the
room, and on being told what had just been
SAID, Immediately and involuntarily replied
'.Wel, my dear children, wish we all had
Satan's industry end perseverance,"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-06
SEVEN FOOLS.

/. The envious man-who sends away his
mutton because the man nextlto him is eating
yenison. a a
2. The jealous man-who spreads his bed
with singing nettles and then sleeps in it.
3. The proud man--who gets wet through
sooner than ride in the carriage Of an inferi-
or.
4. The litigious man-who goes to law in the
hope Of running his opponent, and gets ruined
himself
5. The extravagant man--who buys a her.
ring, and hires dirkey to carry it home.
8. The angry man--who learns the ophicle-
ide, because he is annoyed By his neighbours pi-
ano.
+ 7. The mean man--who runs off without
paying the printer, and expects to live happy
life, and 30 to heaven at its close OF all the
seven he is the greatest fool fas.l 6
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-12-16
BANKING g. EXCHANGE.
A. W. BnocRwAY, w.P. COOKE, W. X. Bliss
SAGINAW VALLEY BANK,

East Saginaw, Mich, June |, 1867.
WE transact all the usual business pertninn
w ing to Banking and Exchange, and rep
secfully solicit the patronage of the citizensef
the Saginaw Valley.
DRAFTS on New York and other eastern
cities bought and sold on the best terms.
COLLECTIONS made in this city without
charge and the amount credited in account, or
promptly RENTED, may be desired, at tho
lowest rates of exchange. We also collect On
all the principal cities and towns in the United
States and Canada. LAND WARRANTS bot
COIN AND UNcuRRENT MONEY bought
and sold Mt the lowest rates.
FOREIGN DRAFTS AND LETTERS OF
CREDIT ON Great Britain, France and Germany,
bought and sold in largo and small sums at cur
rent rates.
DEPOSITS received payable at oil times ON
demand without interest and on moneys left for
n specified time, interest will be allowed ut such
rates Ms nuy be agreed upan.
SHORT BUSINESS PAPER discounted ct
low rates
rS5~In word any item Of bushes in the
way of Banking and Exchange entrusted 10 US
shall have prompt attention, and be done upon
BRoCKwAY, COOKE &co
Water street, opposite n W. Clark Cos.
REFERENCGS=
~ NEW YORK IN CLEVELAND
Leather Manufacturers Commercial BANK.
1radesman's Bank, City Bank,
Messrs a. Dell's 4 Sons w. p Cooke 4 Co.
IN DETROIT. INsAGINAw.
Mich Insurance Bank. n W. Clark & Co.
Parsons a Fisher, ii. w. Wood Co,
c, & A Ives, w p. Little &c
ID Preston 4 Co.
A. H. Dey, Esq. IN RAY CITY.
IN MILWAUKEE. JAS Frazer, Esq.
Marshall q lllsley. FLINT.
Peoples Bank
IN CHICAGO. II. NJ. Henderson, Esq.
+ X. Willard VIM. l.. Smith Co.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-12-16

tent this vital matter be left TO them
selves, while no power Of the national
Executive to prevent On abuse is
abridged by the proposition. The
suggestion in the proclamation as 10
maintaining the political framework
of the States on what is called recon-
struction, is made in the hope that it
may do good without tho danger of
harm. 1t will save labor and avoid
great confusion, but Why any procla-
nation upon this subject? This sub
iect is bcset with conflicting views that
thestep might be delayed too long or
taken too soon. In some States the
elements of resumption seem ready
for action, but remain inactive appa-
rently, in want Of a rallying point,
place for action. Why shall a, adopt
the plan of b, rather than b. that Of
A? and if A. and Is should agree,
how can they know but that the gen
eral government hero will reject their
plan? BY tho proclamation q plan is
presented which may be accepted by
them as a rallying point, and which
they are assured in advance viii not
be rejected here. This may bring
them to act sooner than they other
wise would. The objections to pre-
mature plan 10y the national Execu-
tive is the danger of committing err
rors on points which could be more
safely left to future developments
Care has been taken so to shape the
document as TO avoid embarrassment
from this source, saying that on GER
tain terms certain crimes will be par
doned with rights restricted. 1t isnot
stated that other classes or other
terms will never be included, saying
that reconstruction will be accepted if
presented in q specific way. 1t is not
said it will never be accepted in any
other way. The movements by State
action for emancipation in several of
the States not included in the enamel
patton proclamation are matters Of
profound congratulation, and while L
do not repeat in detail what l have
heretofore so earnestly urged upon
this subject, my general views and
feelings remain unchanged, and l
trust that Congress will omit no fair
opportunity of aiding these impor-
tant steps to the great contamination.
In the midst of other cares, however
important, we must not lose sight of
the fact that the war power is still
our main reliance. To that power
alone can we look for time to give
confidence to the people in the con-
+eevvd rvE ivr, rirat tire insurgcut pow
or will not again ovenun them.-
Until that confidence shall be estab-
Ished, little can be done anywhere
for what is called reconstruetion.-
Hence our chiefest care must still be
directed to the army and navy, which
have thus far borne their harder part
so nobly and well, and it may be es-
teemed fortunate that in giving the
greatest efficiency TO these indispensa-
bic arms, we do honorably recognize
the gallant men, from commander to
sentinel, who compose them, and to
whom, more than to others, the world
must stand indebted for the home OF
freedom, disenthralled, regenerated,
enlarged and perpetuated.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
WAsHINeToN, Dec. g, 1868.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-12-16

Violin and Guitar Strings!
n,HE best assortment svsr offered in the Val
i by rscsivvd By NH ALLARDT.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-12-16
Great improvements in
SEWING HACHINES I!
Empire Shuttle Machine,

Paid Feb Ia, 1860 saIesroom, 45l, broadway
This Machine Is constructed on entirely new
prineipl Of mechanism, possessing many rare
and valuable improvements, having been exam
med by the most profound experts, and pro-
nounced to be Simplicity and Perfection combined
The following are the principal objections urg-
cd against Sewing Machines:
Excessive fatigue TO the operator.
2-Liibility to get out Of order.
3-Expense, trouble, and loss Of time in repair
ing.
5-Incapacity to sew every description of mate
rial.
6-Disagreeable noise while in operation.'
The Empire Sewing Machine is Exempt from
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1t has straight needle perpendicular action,
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performs perfect sewing on every description Of
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Having neither Cam nor Cog Wheel, and the
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and is
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MACHINE
10 requires fifty per cent less power than any
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Its strength and WONDERFUL SIMPLICI-
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company TO give entire satisfaction.
We respectfully invite all those who may desise
10 supply themselves with superior article, TO
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But in more especial manner do we solicit
the patronage of
Merchant Tailors,
Coach MaLars
Hoop skirt Manufacturers,
Shirt and Bosom Makers
Dress Makers,
Corset Makers,
Cater Filters,
Shoe Binders,
Vest and Pantaloon Makers.
Religious and Charitable institutions will be
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PRICE or MACHINES, COMPLETE.
No 1, Family Machine, with lIenmer, 49, $50
No. 2, Small Manufacturing, with Exten-
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No 3, Laryc Manufacturing, with Extern
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No 3, Large Manufacturing, for leather,
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One half hours instructions Is sufficient TO en-
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tire satisfaction.
Agents Wanted for all Towns in the United
States, where Agents not air sady established.
Also for C1ba. Mexico. Central and South Amer
lea, TO whom liberal discount will bc given
Terms invariably Cash on delivery.
r. S. McARTHUR& co.
II. ITALLECK, Sole Agent fer the State Of
Michigan, l6S Jefferson Avenue, Detroit 2lO
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-12-16
READY FOR FITTING UP AT ONCE.
A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

OF everything usually 10 be found in any Hard
ware Establishment, East OF West, with the i'd
dtIon Of articles incident 10 the business Of Lum
Hunting and Trapping, will always he found 1T
my Store, where l shall be happy ne all times
10 meet old customers and new. Past patronage
gratefully acknowledged. go
B. u. BUCKHoUT.
East Ssxiusw. Oct. 4. 1899
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-12-16

R9- This Company having fully complied
with the Laws ofthis State, are duly authorized
to insure against Loss or Damage by Fire
BD Policies issued on Ms liberal terms rs
any other responsible company, by
G. X. ROBINSON,
Agent for East Saginap and rieisiff
Fan saginsw, Aug 9sh, 1881.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-12-16
SHELF HARDWARE,
SAWS, CARPENTER TOOLS,
CUTLERY, DOOR TRIMMINGS,
SCREWS, OF ALL SIZES, &C.
MANUFACTURING
COPPER, TIN,
SHEET IRON WARE,
OF ALL KINDS,

Manufactured to order, Of the best material and
in workmanlike manner. Stoves put up, Pipe
fitted, Fave Troughs and Water Conductors made
and put up, Repairing promptly attended to
Kerosene Lamps made, or fitted with burners
and Chimneys; Camping Utensils made in any
desired style, Lumbermen fitted out with all es-
sential articles for Culinary Purposes in the
woods; Zinc Boards Tor stoves made to order and
everything required in this branch of mechanics
business done promptly and we'll
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-12-16

Fire and Marine, OF Now York.
CAPITAL, Sl00,0OC SURPLUS, $780, 900
CHARLES j. MARTIN, President.
a. f. WILLAMETTE, Vice President.
JOHN MCGEE, Secretary.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-11-25

SUDDEN DEATH-R. r. Gibson, ESQ.,,
died suddenly at his residence in this city, on
Friday last, after brief illness. in the 49th
year Of his age. Although afflicted with that
most terrible Of all diseases, consumption, and
liable at any time to be taken away, his sudden
demise was entirely unexpected to his many
friends in this community. Mr.. Gibson was
well known throughout the State, having held
the position Of Deputy Secretary Of State for
anumber Of years, during the aseendsncy of
the Democratic party in this State. BE held
the position Of Treasurer Of this city at the
time OF his death, which position be had filed
Tor one or two terms He was a man much re-
spected in this community, and the possessor
Of large number of warm friends. he was
one Of Natures noblemen, an honest man.
None knew him but to respect him, none made
his acquaintance but to love and honor him.
he leaves widow and three children to mourn
his untimely departure. he was buried with
Masonic honors on Monday last.