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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07
The Conscription Riots,

IHs 1ofk Gdsette after some very sound and
sensible comments upon the late riotous proceed
ings III New York and elsewhese, thus con-
ssFsa sslss s.sss...sr, ,e4sssa s,ls
readers that these outrages are not without
their precedents, high and low, and to ask the
question of all fair and honest thinking men
whether all the outrages Of two long years
have not had something to do, by their evil
example, in influencing the people to commit
violations OF law, and set an example for mob
violence, on the part of the prosecuted. Is it
just that the responsibility of these terrible riots
should be placed on the Democratic party, which
by its leaders and journals has always been the
champion of constitutional law and order, when
our political opponents have forgotten the const-
tutional rights of the people, adopted the revo-
lutionary and tyrannica doctrine of military ne
cesst, filled the land with mobs against those who
honestly differed with them on Administration
policy, and 'sowed the storm to reap the whirl
wind Let the real authors of these terrible
evils consider these matters, amend their ways,
and return to the constitutional principles ofthe
Fathers.
'eThe. responsibility of these recent outrages
cannot be fixed upon the Democratic party,
but discerning people will place it where it
belongs The Democratic press is unanimous in
its condemnation of these wicked mobs in New
York and elsewhere; they have constantly
counseled obedience to law, and have not had a
little to do in restoring order. Governor Sey-
mour, after making every effort in New York
to quell the riots by persuasion, as involving
the last destruction of life and property, an
nounced to them that they must be put do,on,
and declared, that if necessary, the whole pow
er of the State should be employed to restore
order and punish the violators of the law. He
has restored order and taken measures to pre-
vent any repetition of such fragrant crimes in
the future. Had not many of his organized
regiments been patriotically sent to Pennsylva-
MIA to drive the invaders from our borders, the
mob would have had but a short existence in
the commercial emporium of the Union. The
guilty leaders of the mob has been arrested and
will be punished. This is as it should be, and
let us trust that the members of all parties will
stand firmly by the Constitution and the laws
Of the land Let all illegal and arbitrary moa-
sures be frowned upon, and every violation of
the laws be legally punished. Mobs can be Or
ganized by members of both parties they are
all illegal and deserving of the severest pnnish-
ment For the sake of public safety-of justice
-of humanity and law-of the country-let
us hear no more of mobs, great or small"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07
A Score Of Impolite Things.

In wlach Young Persons Render Themselves Drsa-
9reeabe.
l. Loud and boisterous laughter.
2. Reading when others are talking.
8. Reading aloud in company without being
asked.
A.. Talking when others are reading,
5. Splitting about the house, smoking or chew
ing.
6. Cutting finger nails in company.
7. Leaving church before public worship is
closed.
s. Whispering or laughing III the house Of
God.
o. Gazing rudely at strangers.
10. Leaving a stranger without scat.
II. A want of respect and reverence for SEN
iors
12. Correcting older persons than yourself,
especially parents.
13. Receiving present without an expression
of gratitude.
IA. Making yourself the hero of your own
story.
Is. Laughing at the mistakes of others.
16. Joking of others in company
II. Commencing talking before Others have
finished speaking.
1s. Answering questions that have been put
to others.
10. Commencing to cat as soon as you get tc
the table and
20. In not listening to what one is saying in
company--unless you desire to show open con-
tempt for the speaker. A well bred person
will not make an observation whilst another Of
the company is addressing himself to it.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07

Repentance hath purifying power, and ev-
cry tear is of cleansing virtue; but these peniten-
tial clouds must still be kept dropping; one show
er will not suffice, for repentance is not single
action but course.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07

fyThe man who needs law to keep him
from abusing an inferior animal, needs prison
to prevent his violating the law. It ought to
be enough to deter any man from cruelty that
the object of it cannot speak for themselves,
cannot bear witness against him, are dumb.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07

A coLoRED firm in Newark, New jersey hav-
ing suffered some peculiar embarrassments, re-
Gently closed business, and the senior member
gave te the public the following s'notis :"--"De
disholution of coparsnips heretofo resisteng
twixt me and Nose Jones in de barber perfession,
am heretofo resolved. Pussons who ose must
pay to de scriber. Dem what de firm ose must
call on Jones, as de firm is insolved."
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07

werepat, it is base slander upon our adopted
citizens to charge them with being the main
particintors in the recent disgracefuI riots,
which pre- deprecated by every good citizen
whethet naturalized or to the manor born
Laacdstr Intelkqeacer.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07

Take care Of your neighbors: don't let them
stir without watching they may do something
wrong if you do. To be sure, you never knew
them 10 do anything very bad, but it may be
on your account that they have not: perhaps if
it had not been for your kind care, they might
have disgraced themselves and families long ago.
Therefore don't relax your efforts to keep them
where they ought to be. Never mind your own
business-that will take care Of ITSELF
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07

ezrWe have politics and trade, and the dai-
ly dust life rises with the morning mist and
settles with the dew: but over all things serene
and silent and starry, rises the heaven Of ma
tons soul-its literature
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07

A GENTLEMAN wishing to get rid of visitor,
and not liking to tell him, ssThere's the door,"
modified it thus :-"Elevate your pericranium,
and allow me to present to your ocular demon
strations that scientific piece of mechanism
which forms the egrcss portion Of this apart
ment"
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eyWe pass for what we are. Character
reaches above our wills. Men imagine that
they communicate their virtue or vice by overt
actions, and do not see that virtue or vice emits
breath every moment.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07

egEvery good doctrine leaves behind it ar
ethereal sorrow ready for planting of seeds which
shall bring an abundant harvest.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07
SAMUEL KETTERM MAN,

BEDFUhII, IA,
G9-Would hereby notify the citizens of Bedford
county, that he has moved ro the Borough of Bed
ford, where he may at all times be found b. persons
wishing to see him, unless absent upon business
pertaining to his Office
Bedford, Aug. l,1S6l.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07

ey-The climax of superduous politeness has
been declared to be that Of holding an umbrella
over duck in the rain!
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07

MANY sweetly-fashioned mouth has been
disfgured and made hideous by the fiery serpent
tongue within it.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07

eyKindcr is the looking glass than the wine
glass, for the former reveals our defects to our
selves only, the latter to our friends.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07

esrTo lead the forlorn hope on the field of
carnage requires less nerve than to fight nobly
and unshrinkingly the bloodess battle of lite.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07

cyThe way to be accounted learned is not
to know everything, but to be able to marshal
up what you do know, be it much or little, and
tell it.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07
JOB MANN. u. II. SPANc.
MANN Il SPARG.

ATTORNEYS AT LAW, BEDFORD, PA.
The undersigned have associated themselves IN
the Practice Of the Law, and will attend promptly
IN all business entrusted to their care in Bedford
and adjoining counties.
ry-Ofice on Jullana Street, three doors south
Of the .sMengel House," opposite the residence oi
Maj. Tate.
Bedford Aug. /, 1861. n
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07

eEWe are told to "take care" but it comes
soon enough whether we take it or not.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07

ez-A retired schoolmaster excuses his passion
for angling by saying that, from constant habit,
he never feels quite himself unless he's hand
ling the rod.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07
IOUN p. RE En-,
A. II. COFFR0TH,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, Somerset, Pa

Will hereafter practice regularly IN he several
Courts of Bedford county. Business entrusted to
his care will be faithfully attended TO.
December 8, 1861.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07
professional Garos.

F.M. KIMMELL. J. w. LiNGENFELTkh
KIMMELL & LINGENFELTER.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW, BEDFORD, PA.
nz-Have formed partnership in the practice Of
tbe Law. Office on Juliana street, two doors South
of the "Mengel House,"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07

GS-Breathe pure air, exercise much III it,
watch for sunshine instead of shadows, and you
will never have the dyspepsia.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07

syA little nonsense now and then
Is rclished by the most Of men.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07
IAcoB REED, J.J ScHELb,
REED AND SCHELL,

BANKERS Z DEALERS TN EXCHANGE,
BEDFORD, PENN'A.
DyDRAFrS bought and sold, collections made
and money promptly remitted.
Deposits solicited.
REFERENCES.
Hon. lob Mann, Hon. John Cessna, and John
Mower, Bedford Pa. r. Forward sFgerset Bum,
Ratguei < Co., Phil D. Watt 4 Co. u. W Cuileys
K Co., pittsburg.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-08-07

CT. CHARLES HOTEL,
CORNER OF WOOD IND THIRD STREETS
PT T T S U a. &c Ii, p A.
HARRY SHIRLS PRoPRIEToR.
April IL 1861.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-18
FROM SUFFOLK.

SUFFOLK, VA, April 10. q
About four this morning the enemy at
tackled us on our left some 5000 strong.
They we're shelled from Fort Dix, and re-
treated about FIVE miles. At the same
time feint was made TO cross the Nanse-
mond, but our gunbOats drove the rebels
back into the woods. General Peck is
confident he can repulse the enemy, and
Longstreet will find himself in trouble
before long. IL he manages to get back 10
his own defenses on the BlackWater there
will be terrible blunder somewhere.
The New York Herald says our CORES
pondent at Hamilton, Bermuda, under date
Of April 9th, says the schooner Legaie,
which arrived there from Cuba the thir
tieth of March, reported the British war
shi p Cygnet, when entering q port Of
Cuba from a cruise, was fired on by two
United States vessels at the same moment
The Captain of the Cygnet demanded an
explanation. SD
He was informed they had mistaken his
vessel for the Alabama, Florida, or some
other rebel privateer. This temporary diff
ficulty, if it ever really occurred, may
have been exaggerated into rUmors con-
cerning the arrest and parole of Admiral
Wilkes.
World correspondence, Suffolk, 14th:
Sergeant Hall, captured few days since
while coming down the Nansemond, has re-
turned. He says the enemy have nine
bridges constructed across the Blackwater,
and are sending large bodies of troops,
night and day, to the Southwest. All the
way from Petersburg to Richmond every
few miles are earthWorks Of all kinds, in
which guns have been mounted. Rebel
soldiers, however, admit that these guns
have lately been taken away.
. The glmboat Alert is disabled. The
gunboat West End was we'll riddled by the
heavy fire of the rebel sharpshooters and
infantry. In the list Of wounded on the
18th is Thomas Kinlar of the 18th Indiana.
A letter dated the 18th says: The loss
on the 14th was: wOunded-Jos oseph Smith,
Anderson Crawford, Robert Sanders, VIM.
Sebatsky, 18th Indiana. Three detach-
ments from three regiments Of infantry,
with n small force Of cavalry and artillery,
went out on the Edonion Road this morn
ing at daylight, and attacked the enemy
in his position there. Our people met q
Virginia regiment and drove it back, when
it was reinforced by brigade. The bril-
gade, after some heavy -skirmishing, fell
back. The enemy did not make move
ment to sgain advance. We eretired to the
entrenchmenls 20 avoid being cut off or
drawn into trap. Lieutenant Fleming,
Aid de Camp to General Ferry, was wound
ed in the side.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-18
Burnside,s order.

The Indianapolis Journal gives the fol-
lowing illustration of the way General
CarriugtOn is carrying out General Burn
sides order:
"A young man by the nameof Thrasher,
at independence, Grant county, was driven
from his home on Sunday by some citi.
zens who charged him with being wit
ness before the United States Grand Jury
against some K. G. C's, and threatened
him with death. He returned yesterday
in charge OF Uhited States officer, with
instructions TO return TO his home, and if
further threatened TO 60 to q Justice Of the
Peace, and rely upon civil authority for
protection; but if he failed, to report his
case for action Of the military authorities.
F" General Carrington is quiet and fair
man, but as resolute and sure as fate it.
self The time has como for every man to
be for his country or against it. There is
ample field for all parties to work up their
own proper issnes; but there is to be no
more hurrahing for JEFF. Davis in Indi-
ana"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-18
Experiments with the New Ferris Gun.


The Utica New York Herald says:
"A series Of test shots have Just been
made with the new cannon invented by
George H. Ferris, Of this city. The object
was to test the range Of the cannon, and
Oneida Lake was chosen as a convenient
locality for the purpose. The result is
wonderful, and goes far to establish all
that has been olaimed for the invention.
tits fully believed that the range Of the
gun has proved TO be much greater than
has ever before been attained by artillery.
The recent experiments may be thus briefly
stated:
"When the muzzle of the gun was care
fully placed on an exaetle level with the ice,
and four feet six inches above the surface,
the ball 6rst struck the ice at q distance Of
one thousand feet, and ricocheting, was
found at distance Of three and a half
miles. When the gun was placed at an
elevation Of a lrile over oHe-half Of one
degree, the first ball fell TO the surface
at a distance Of twenty-six hundred
and forty feet A series of shots were
fired at elevations up 10 nearly eight de-
grees, and at that elevation the first ball
fell TO the ground at distance Of two
miles. Il was found impossible TO trace
the ball when fired at higher elevations
but these experimental are deemed sufficient
to establish the vast superiority Of the gun.
In the most successful experiments with
the celebrated Whitworth gun, the highest
rate Of initial velocity attained was seven
teen hundred feet per second. The Ferris
gun in these test shots has demonstrated
an initial velocity fully double The
achievement is startling, and must reEolu-
tionize artillery science. We are assured
that the measurements we're all carefully
made, and remarkable as the results are,
they seem to be established as matters Of
fact
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-18
RUMORS ABOUT CHARLESTON.
President Lincoln Dlspleased.
The Attack to be Renewed.
It will be Continued to the last.
FROM MEXICO.

NEW YORK, April IL.
Direct advices from the city of Mexico
up to March I'd have been received in
Washington. They report some progress
Of the French in their operations against
Puebla. They have occupied TWO import
ant places, four miles from Puebla, and
commanding the road TO Vera Cruz and
San Juan, two miles from Puebla; also
commanding the road to the city of Mex
leo. General Commonfort has been REIN
forced by three brigades from the Capital.
In the skirmish of March 22d the French
were compelled to retire. %
The Mexicans were still in excellent
spirits, and another stirring proclamation
has been issued by President Juarez. $3.50
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-18

{1ANDIES-0F QUA OWN AND
\ . French manni4nture, 8 large assortment.
tehla MOULD a HuMSEH
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-18
FRn1I WASHINGTON.
WAsHEerOs, April lGl

AshlhGfOhj hffli Aoi
HeFald's special +.
Nothing is known in official circles re-
garding the Fumored withdrawal of the
Monitors from Charleston, or heirempl9y-
ment on the Mississippi.
During the last two months $4,000 sol
diers have been sent to the Army Of the
Potomac from convalesoent camps.
A list Of Provost Marshals for all States
except Connecticut it is said has been
made by Col Fry and presented to-day to
the Secretary of War.
Times special:
The case of the steamer Tubal Cain, is
still under consideration at the War De-
partment.
The report that Lord Lyons is about to
take up his residence in New York is un-
founded
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-18
An RxceiIeni Arl-aneems

The good and loyal people of Mansfield
have instituted plan which it would be
well II all cities and towns would adopt
It's that Of having Union meetings every
Friday evening at stated hall. When
speakers from abroad cannot be obtained,
home talent is employed Last Friday
Hon. Mr.. Window, NJ. C. from Minnesota,
was present, and made an excellent speech.
The next weekly meeting was to be ad-
dressed by Hon. Jacob BrinkerhOf. We
congratulate The people Of Mansfield upon
this weekly illustration of their heartiness
in the Union cause.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-18

EXPLOSION OF A LOCOMOTIVES ON THE G. s.
P. r. R.-We learn from the Ravenua Demo-
crat that the freight locomotive Hercules ex-
plodcd on Saturday, at Summitville Station,
on the Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad,
killing the fireman and seriously injuring a
brakeman. The engine was at that station,
standing still, and taking water at the tank.
No other persons we're injured by the ezplo-
sion, which was one Of the most terrific that
ever happened on the road, the locomotive
being quito demolished, and tho water tank
sbivered to atoms The cause Of the explO-
sion is unknown. The name Of the man
killed was Brew.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-18
The Negro to be Received and Armed.

The Negro 10 be Received and Armed.
Adjutant General Thomas addressed
General McPberson's corps at Lake Proyi-
dence on the sth inst. He said he came
with fall power from the President to an
nounce the policy determined upon lie
came from him clothed with the fullest
power to act precisely as if the President
were there himself. He was directed 10
refer nothing 10 Washington, but act
promptly, and strike down the unworthy
and lift up the deserving.
After speaking of the Southern white
men being in the army, and negroes in the
fields, be said the Administration had de-
termined to take from lhe rebels that
source Of supply-to take their negroes
and compel them to send back a portion
Of their whites. Very poor substitutes
Southern men will make for The dusky
feld-band, and if they come into your
camps you cannot but receive them. The
authorities at Washington are very much
pained to hear that this poor, unfortunate
race had been turned from us and refused
admittance within our lines. All Of you,
some day, have been on picket duty. l
charge you, IL any Of this unfortunate race
come 10 your lines, you viii not repel
them, but receive them ooFdislly. They
are TO be encouraged to come in, received
kindly, fed, clothed and armed. have
the fullest authority for dismissing from
the army any man, be his rank what II
may, for msltresling this unfortunate race.
l would rather do that than give commits
sions, because such men are unworthy The
name Of soldiers. This is the determined
policy Of the Administration. When the
President puts his foot down it's there, and
he's not going 10 take it up"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-18

FOUND DROWEED.-The body Of an un-
known man was found yesterday in the wa
ter near the Government pier. He was five
feet nine inches high, lGO lbs in weight, SAN
dy complexion, light brown hair, prominent
nose He wore coat and pants Of dark
ribbed satinette. The body had been in the
water but few days A coroner's inquest
was hold and a verdict rendered of "acci-
dental drowning"