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ng. It might be advisable should one fail in

ing. 1t might be advisable; should one fail In
procuring u wife, to resort to drafting or con-
scripting one and even then it would be oblec-
tonable, for probably the girls would dislike the
proceeding, and the broomstick. would likely be
the reward of those who would try the expert
ment. Yesterday afternoon, before returning
to camp, / witnessed the execution of the five
Substitute teserters, of the Fifth Corps. Two
Of theu were Proestants, two Catholics, and
one Hebrew. A Clergyman, priest and a
Rabbi administered to them the last consultations
of religion. The troops were drawn up in
sami-circuIar position, in close column, and
partially surmounting the place of execution.
The prisoners with their hands pinioned behind
them, were seated upon their respective cofIins,
their graves in their rear The clergy having
performed their duties, and a few words of COM
mand Being gwen, fifty muskets were discharged,
and five spirits sent to eternity. Twas an un-
usual occurrence. The Catholic, the Protestant,
and the Hebrew stood side by side, performing
religious services over the graves of the depart
ed For those unaccustoned to scenes of blood
and death, aud who have never witnessed q
military execution, it is novel and interesting
scene. Though attended with all the spomp
and circumstance of glorious war;" the mourn
, ful notes of the band, the wailing fife and
inuflcd drum, and the trembling forms Of the
condemned, following their respective coffins,
| tell you of the sad scene to be enacted there
IT'S death encased in golden form. Perhaps
| the grand and imposing display sweetens the
pangs that rack the prisoners breast ere he
dies.
| This has become barren and desolate por
| ton Of Virginia. being trodden heretofore by
both armies. A few citizens still remain here,
but whether they subsist on fence-rails or grass
is problem which as yet we have failed to
solve. Guerrillas in this country are no rarity,
and to hear of Moseby kicking up the devil
among the suffers, or relievieg a funeral train
| OF their extra horses, within few miles of AL
exaudria is no surprising occurrence. These
! bushwhacking soldiers infest the forests in the
rear Of and around the army, and we often hear
of cavaryman being robbed of his horse and
equipments and then shot, or Of an infantryman
having his throat cut. .s
The draft has no doubt come off for Bedford
Borough, and the fortunate ones are known.
/ am sorry for them, but it is unnecessary to
''cry over split milk" and suppose the cheap
est way is to grin and bear. The women will
have to walk the wire next, perhaps, and likely
they had better commence voting against con-
scription laws or get their husbands and sweet
hearts TO do so. The Head Quarters of Gen.
Meade are still at Germantown. Wishing all
well and the war ended, permit me to remain,
/ Yours, &c,
4 BEDFORD.
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THE SIEGE OF CHARLESTON.
An Attack on Fort Sumter Repulsed.
Our Loss 100 Killed, Drowned and Missing.
EXPLOSION OF ONE OF THE MAGAZINES IN
FORT MOULTRlE.
Half the Town Of Moultrieville Destroyed
by Shell from the Ironsides.
CAPTURE OF NAVAL OFFICERS.
New YORK, Sept. II.

New YORK, Sept. II.
The steamship hraSo, Capt. Gardener, arriv-
ed from Port Royal, bringing dates from the bar
down to the evening of the 9th.
Everything was quiet at Morris Island The
Ironsdes and other Monitors were still engaged
sheing Moultric
Fort Sumter had not yet surrendered.
The Union forces were engaged erecting works
from which to she'll the city
Everything is progressing favorably.
The Union troops met with no loss at the
evacuation of Morris Island.
No direct attack had been made on the city
when the Arago sailed.
The Arago brings 80 first and 1875 second class
passengers, and the usual mails
When the Arago landed off Charleston Bar
the attack was progressing There were, how
ever, but few guns being fired on either side. The
partial cessation of the fire by our forces, was
owing to the fact that Gen. Gilmore was using
vigorously all the advantages which the recent
possession of Morris Island placed at his
disposal. The heavy siege guns were being re-
moved and mounted at points one mile nearer
the city of Charleston. When these guns are
ready for action, the city will be again shelled.
The distance at which these guns were pre-
vionsly discharged from elevations on the city,
rendered the fire, by straining the metal, too
dangerous for repetition.
On Monday last detachment of rebel troops
and guns were seen to land at Fort Sumter, and
1t was evident that an attempt would be made
TO place the works again in efficient condition
1t was then determined to make an attempt to
land at Sumter by night, and thus capture it.
At dark the following evening a force of several
hundred men proceeded in large boats, with
muhed oars, and succeeded in landing on the
debris ofthe fort. They were preparing to move
to the interior Of the works, when, by order of
the commander, they commenced to fire, which,
with the charge of a siege gun, awakened the
rebel garrison. AT once they flew to arms, end
attacked our forces from the parapets. A des-
perate struggle followed, but the result was the
ropulse of our forces, with the loss of 100 kill
ed, drowned and missing
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Maine.
JOHN P. REED,
Chm. Dem. Co. Com.

AS we predicted in our last, the Democracy
are in the ssshort rows in this State. The
friends of the old Union, have nothing to ex-
pect from Abolitionized, witch-burning New
England. The traitorous peddlers of wooden
nutmegs, wanted to get out of the Union as
long ago as 1912, and now that they see fair
chance of keeping it dissolved by prolonging the
war, they are trying to make the most of it,
But, let New England do her worst; the people
of Pennsylvania and Ohio, on the second Tues
day of October next, will laugh her to scorn
and meet her out-cry for Abolition and disunion,
with shout, that will make her very pines
tremble, for Democracy and Union.
p. S. Since writing the above, we learn that
the issue in Maine was between regular DEM
ocrat and "War Democrat" the ''Republi-
cans having been afraid to put a candidate Of
their own in nomination. Coney, the ''War
Democrat" was elected by about ID, 900, the
usual Abolition majority
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BLACKBURN.-Athe her residence in Napier
township, on the 18th ult., Orpah Blackburn,
aged 81 years, 9 months and II days.
RUSSELL On Friday, the L lth inst, MRs. RE-
BEcEA, wife of the Hon. James M, Russell, of
Bedford, in the 18th year of her age.
Mrs. Russell one of the oldest residents of
Bedford. Her life was identified with much of ITS
history. She was extensively and favorably known.
For many years she had been consistent member
of the Presbyterian church. After protracted ILL
she fell asleep in Jesus, and the afternoon
of the Sabbath she carried to the place of burial
there to rest in hope until the Lord shall come "lf
we believe that Jesus died and again, even so
them also which sleep in Jesus, will God bring with
him."
WHYS0NG.-Sept 9th, in Union Township, Mrs.
Elizabeth Whysong aged 6s years and 90 days.
M0CK.-Sept. 10th. Richard A. Mock, son of
Tobias and Rachel Mock, aged years, months
and % days.
KREMER.-Sept. 18th, at the Pattonsvle Par
sonage, Mary Margaret, only child of Rev. A. r.
and A. M. Rremer, aged II months and Is days.
BOWSER.-In Friends Cove, on the morning of
the Sth inst, Anna Margaret, relict of John 3owser,
decd, aged 73 years, month and 81 days.
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tied Know Nothing paper in the West, and
never voted any other than the Democratic tick
ct; yet if Mr.. B. imagines that his repetition
Of such stale Abolition lies will help his cause
in Cumberland Valoy, he is welcome to use them
to his hearts content. But, n conclusion, we
beg to remind this ''disquieted" prophet, this
seh-anointed second Samuel, this self-vaunted
epitome of the wisdom, learning and patriotism
of "Litte Berks." that it is always best, in any
controversy, first to assure yourself that what
you are about to say is true, ''lest at any time
thou dash thy foot against o stone"
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Our Candidate for Senator.

We take great pleasure in copying the follow
ing favorable notices OF our candidate for State
Senator:
''lVm. j. B1tr is lawyer of distinguished
ability, an excellent public speaker, q sound and
fearless Democrat, man of unimpeachabe pri-
vate character, ard possesses great personal
popularity. His chances for election in that
district, we hope are good ,and we most sincere
y hope he he may be successful. His election
would be an honor to the district and highly
beneficial to the State."-- Genius Of liberty
The Democratic Conferees of Senatorial Dis
trict, composed Of Bedford, Huntingdon, and
Somerset counties, have nominated VIM. j.
Baer, Esq, Of Somerset. He is a gentleman
OF decided ability, an excellent lawyer speaks
huently both in English ard German, and will
make "a thorough canvass of his District. The
District is hard one, but it is believed RIr.
Baer's great popularity will carry him through
riumpha nty.--Laitoa Democyui
A GooD NoN1NAuoN.-Wm J. Raor, Esq,
has been nominated as the Democratic candi-
date for State Senator in the district composed
Of the counties OF Bedford, Huntington and
Somerset This is an excellent nomination
Elr, Baer is gentleman Of brains, nerve and
unsuled integrity, aud his election will be an
honor to the district and the State e-HoilitI1m
burg standard.
Honor to the noble son of Somerset A stran
ger to our people, in two days he has made then
hls ueFoted fiianAs. a,I las ,vnn for hin, solf
name here that will add lustre to victory ant
survive defeat. We but express the universe
voice of all who met WILLIAM J. BAER. durins
his recent visit to this county, when we say
that he returns to his home in the bosom of th,
| Aleghenies, with a brilliant record and ricl
| memory behind him. AS an orator, in the high
| est and truest sense Of the word we believe he
has no superior in the State. To mind vast
clear and logical, he adds voice deep, full ant
musical, and manner SO candid, so earnest, 8,
intense, that the bitterest foe MUST LISTEN, if no
believe. He addressed two meetings in thi
county, and bis speeches, able, powerful, an,
convincing, have stirred the hearts of our peo
pie to their lowest depths. As public speaker
he has TO equal in the district; but, to be appreci
ated, he must be heard. But the splendid asili
iies of our candidate for the Senate, are only .
PART OF his recommendation to the people. A
man and citizen, he. stands right at home
Above suspicion and beyond reproach, he com
mands the sincere respect of all who know him
HIS private character is spotless, and in th
practice Of his profession, his word is his bond
Talented, honest and true, lie untes every quail
ty that can challenge our esteem, and his defea
by George W. Householder, would de a misfor
tune to the State and disgrace to the district
1t must, and 1t CAN be prevented.-Roator.
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CORaaESPON j. ENCE.
BEDFORD, Sept. 14th, 1868.

BEDFORD, Sept. 14th, 1868.
Mr., EDITOR:
ut Is sad to contrast the present with the
past" So says correspondent of the Inquirer
of last week, signing himself 'Vsible Demo-
crat." What he signs himself is of very little
Importance; as the signature Of ''Visiblo Dem
ocrat' might just as easily be printed as that
OF Visible Republican: and tho fact is that Re-
PUBLICAN is about the only visible thug II tie
communication The author Of it MAJ be q
''Visiblc Democrat" but 81 don't see it,
81 have been Democrat from my youth up. -
says he, at tho bottom of his communication,
in answer to which, | say, so have Simon Cam
eron, Gov. Tod, Of Ohio, and Ben Butler; and
so has the-Devil been just such a Democrat
as the writer of the article in question now is.
But commenced this with quotation from
his article stating that 'It is sad to contrast the
present with the past" a proposition to which
| agree-It is sad to contrast the horrors of this
bloody war and ''Republican" dcspotism with
the peace and prosperity of the country undey
| Democratic rule-it as sad to contrast "green-
backs" with gold-it is sad to contrast want
and famine with peace and plenty--it is sad
most undoubtedly sad, to contrast the free ne
groes-fattening on government rations which
we pay for--with the poor, penniless families
OF Northen conscripts forced into the army be-
cause they haven't got the $500 blood-money
and it is sadder still to contrast the white
slaves of Abraham now starving in dungeons
and bastiles, with the ''free Americans of Afri-
can descent" now committing outrage on iano-
cent white people in the south Yes, this is
sad; and learn that it is becoming somewhat
sad for some Of our Republican friends to pay
the little taxes slightly laid on by this Admin
lstration-so much so that they have groaned,
from the first penny of the Income Tax up to
the $500 communication, and still are groaning
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Election, Tuesday, October l3,
Democratic Meetings.


Meetings of the Democracy and all others wlo are
willing TO unite with them for the purpose Of main
taining the Constitution it is and restoring the
Tnion as il was will be held at the following pla-
ces and times: c.
18th, at O'Clock, P. NJ.
sTONERSTOWN, Liberty tp., Friday Sept 18th
in the evening.
CHENEYSVILLE. southampton township, satur-
day Sept. 10th, a. o'clock, P. M.
RAINSBURG, Monday evening, Sept. 2lst.
CENTREvILIE, Tuesday, September 22d, at 2
NEW BRIDGEPORT, Thursday, Sept. oath at 2
pAIO ALTO. Thursday evening Sept. 24th.
IKuEfyySERs IKFuEfy SEbRs SCHOOL zBQUSE, HaSrison township
HAMILTON STATION, Hopewel tp., Friday,
Sent. 25th. in the evening.
WATER STREET, Saturday, Sept. 2eth, at O.
clock, P. M.
FLErCHER'S STORE, Monroe tp., Monday,
Sept. 2Sth, at 2 o'clock, P. M.
SLEEK'S SCHOOL HOUSE, near New Paris,
Tuesday, Sept. goth. at O'Clock, P. M
st. CLAlRSVlLLE, Tuesday, Sept. 29th, in the
D. A. r. BLACKS, E. Providence tp., Wedne S.
day, Sept. 3Oth, at o'clock, P. NJ.
BLOODY RUN, Wednesday, evening, Sept 3Oth.
BUENA VISTA, Thursday evening, Oct. LIST.
PLEASANTVILLE, Friday, Oct. I'd, at o'clock
Pm.
WEYANT'S, Union tp., Friday evening, Oct. Cd
.SCHELLLSBURG, Saturday, October Sd, at
O'Clock, P. NJ.
WOODBERRY, Monday, Oct. 9Th, at o'clock
p nj.
FLlTCHvlLLE, Monday evening, Oct. 9Th.
HARTLEY'S SCHOOL-HOUSE, Snake Spring
tp., Tuesday evening, Oct 9th.
DEFIBAUGH'S SCHO0L-HOUSE, Cumberland
Valley tp.. Tuesday evening, Oct. 9th.
HANEY'S SCHOOI-HOUSE, Cumberland Valley
township, Wednesday evening, Oct. 7th.
GEORGE W. POWELL'S, in Harrison township
Thursday, Oct. 9Th, at O'Clock, p. NJ.
BOWSER'S MILL, Colerain township, Friday
evening, Oct. 9th.
Able speakers will be present at and address these
meetings.
VALENTINE HAY, Esq, editor of the Som
erset Democrat, and CHARLES A. GATHER, lat,
of the Army of the Potomac, will be present at
address number of these meetings.
If any places have been omitted, where, in tht
Judgment of our friends, meetings should be held
they will be added to the above list, in case tn,
speakers can be supplied and the undersigned is in
formed 10 time to give notice.
JOHN P. REED
Chm. Dem. Co. Com.
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The Enemy at Work.

The Abolitionists are quietly at work, doing
every thing in their power to get out their full
vote at the coming election. We know of
their making arrangements to have cripples who
haven't voted for many years, hauled to the
polls. They are doing this, not because they
have any hope of electing single man on their
ticket, but for the reason that they expect there
by to keep down the Democratic majority.
Democrats, let not single voter remain al
home
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iiRnrn1lrh Tinkat y

Durborrow has been burrowing again after
the Borough Ticket" as he calls it, until he
has succeeded in running the subject into the
ground. His burrowing is about ''played out" !"
Messrs. Gump and Fluke are democrats-arc
such from principle. and understand Mr.. Wheel
barrow exactly. How would it be if they were
candidates. Why, honest and true though they
be, none would be better abused than they
nir. w HeciuaIrow, surt soap vi 90, nor
will straws tickle democrats ears just now. Try
some other dodge. The old outcry about the
Borough, will not strengthen your weak ticket
one whit. Perhaps, you are after some inae-
pendent candidates vet
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The Voica of a Soldier.

The Abolitionsts would like to create the i'm
preston that the soldiers sympaihize almost
wholly with them and that there are few if any
Democrats in the army. Now, we have receiv-
ed letter after letter from the Army Of the Po-
tomac, from Gen. Gilmoge's army and from
Gen. Grants assuring us of the writers cordi-
al endorsement Of our course and of the certain
predominaneo of the Democratic element among
The soldiers. The brave defenders of our coun-
try are too intelligent to be humbugged by the
cry of 'copperhoadn' p raised by the Abolitionists
for the special purpose of injuring the Demo-
cratic cause Nor will those officers who pros
titute themselves to the base uses of Abolition
Demagogues, for the purpose of getting another
bar in their sloulder-straps and few more
groen-backs in their wallets, be able to influence
them against their better judgment and the in
stincts of patriotism. As a sample Of the let
ters above rafened to, we give the following ex-
tract from one received few days ago, from
a soldier of the Army of the Potomac, who has
been in service upwards of two years and has
seen the war elephant from almost every point
Of views
g" I have
said nothing of politics, though l did wish to
say something concerning that subject, but it
would have rendered my letter too lengthy. SO
will postpone it till some future time. / wish
your Democratic Ticket success especially some
parts Of it, viz: Yourself and 1Ir. Shannon in
particular wish you both success from the
bottom Of my heart. | am sorry that | cannot
vote for you, as l have no opportunity to do so
and wish You to take the intention for the deed,
and accept my warmest and most heartfelt
wishes for your triumphant election. You de-
serve it for the course you have steadily pursued
and if still in the land of the living, upon hear
ing Of your election, will throw up my cap
and give you a hur,ah any how!''
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Still Better.

We said in our last that the Democrats had
gained 5000 in Vermont. II turns out that in
stead Of 5000, the gain over last year, is up.
wards of 10000. The Democratic vote in 1862,
was only $500. This year it is about IA, ,OOOl
Good or.the Green Mountain Boys!
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The Issue.
The Issue.
Woodward and the Union without an II
AGAINST
Curtin and new Union IF negro slavery b,
abolished

SURGEON DENTsr.-Dr. S. Kimnell Sur
geon Dentist Of Holidaysburg, will visit the
town OF Woodberry, this county, regularly eve
ry third Monday in each month, remaining four
days, for the purpose of practising his profes-
sion. His next visit will be on Monday, 2lst
inst. DIR. Kimmell was professionally educated
in the Baltimore Dental College and has given
his exclusive attention to the practice of Den
tistry for the last ten years. We have been ac-
quainted with the Doctor personally, for many
years, and must say for him that he is gentle
man IN every respect We doubt not that he
will give entire satisfaction to the people of
Woodberry, in a professional way, and have no
fear that in trusting to his skill any of them will
be made "the victims Of misplaced confidence" !"
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MIR. EDlToR:-
On behalf of the Lutheran Sunday School
of Bedford, | desire publicly to acknowledge a
present of $4,000 worth of books for the School,
made by MIR. Jacob Yeager, one of our teach
ers. An act of such disinterested benevolence
merits the praise of every good man, and no
doubt will meet hereafter with a better reward
than we can give. "Bread cast upon the wa
ters will return in many days"
o. E. SHANNON, Sup't.
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70 We observe that our friend Ira C. Mitch
ell, Esq, lately of Wilkesbarre, this State, has
become editor and part proprietor of the Iowa
City Democratic Press. We are sorry to lose
Ira, from our State, for he is good Democrat
and ''sood fellow" in every particular. Joy
be with him.
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DrRev. Mr.. Fleming, Of Frostburg, Md,
recently preached a series OF excellent sermons
in the Presbyterian Church of this place. His
discourses were entirely free from politics and
breathed the spirit of true and jealous minis
ter of the Gospel of Peace.
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DIED,

On tie uorr ing OF the s tn inst ahout6 O'Clock,
Of ELECTION of the lungs KATE LAVlEIA. eldest
child of Nary and Barney Moan.
dag evening from the residenc Of her parents on
Sd street between and ats, Island
At 10 O'Clock, m the SDth inst Of diptheria.
ANNA VIRGINIA WALTER, only daughter Of
Robert Walter. Acting Master U. 8. NJ, In the 9Th
year of her age.
The funeral win take place on Friday, Ist prcx.
at O'Clock. p. M. from the residence Of her pa :
rents, corner of Sixth and l. streets, (Isiand,i to
which the friends of the family are invited
In this city, on the 18th of Dec, CHARLES Z.
RlsON, In the 18th year Of his age, after short
but painful illness Of thirteen days.
In this city, the 18th inst, after a severe H.
ress. sIDh ny BRAIEERD, young sst son of Vim
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