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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-20
BRINGING 1T HOME.

Pending the recent Investigations into the al
legged frauds upon the subsistence department ol
the government in this city, Mr. Olcott, the
government commissioner, caused the arrest OF
Mr. Chas. Fluegel, bookkeeper, on a salary
of $500 per annum, in downtown clothing
store. Mr.. +. ailirms that he knows not for
what he was arrested, but at any rate he was
taken to station house, from thence to the
House of Detention, and finally to Fort Lafay-
ette From this place he was released ON the
| 7th of December last without reparation, a
pology, or even an explanation as to what he
was accused of. But it is now Mr. Fluegefs
turn During his Imprisonment he lost his bu-
siness position, and is now without employment.
He therefore brings claim for damages OF
$4,000 in a civil suit before Judge Suther-
land, and both Olcott and Marshal Murry have
had to give bonds OF $4,000 to appear and an
swer when the case comes on.
Pending the progress Of this particular case
we have no disposition to preudge it in advance.
But if it be true that Mr. Fluegel was guilty
of no crime that he was denied the privilege
of the writ of ha5cas corpas, that he was re-
strained Of his personal liberty, and suffered
both in body and purse, then he clearly has q
case against the government officers both in e.
quiiy and law.
1t should be understood that this Mr.. Olcott,
who has had the secret investigation Of these
alleged frauds all in his own hands, is a repor-
ter Of the New York IiqJane-NelO Tore pa
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-20
MEDTTATIoNs.:

We do not care to write much about the
present civil war. 1t is always sad theme to 4
| US, and we sincerely hope for an honorable
peace When we think OF the scenes of carnagc
OF the many deaths consequent to the expo
sure of camp iiie--of the many broken hearts
Throughout our, unfortunate country--aaid Of
the bitter luminosity and intense hatred now
existing between eur countrymen, the question
arises,c ,caa tie srar be sdopped?-can peace 6e re-
stofeds--There Is no true Christian in this COM
munity, or elsewhere, who would not rejoice at
lie first token at peace consistent with the
NatioHai integrity There Innst be cessation
Of hostilities spmefme-there must be time,
wien men shall calmly and dispassionately in-.
Gaile into the catIses Of our troubles. 1t is an
established principle of all sound philosophy
that the cause Of a thing invariably precedes
the effect, and that every effect has cause.
To close the war, to insure peace, we must re-
move the cause, and the sooner we can effect
50 desirable an end, the better it win be for the
whole country. Webelong to avery large class
of people who have not yet imbibed the .opin-
ion that slavery is the cause OF this civil war
10 other words, that the Union cannot exist,
half slave, and half free, the bad doctrine en-
unciated by the author of the 'irrepressible
conflict" The views entertained by the two
States, situated in extreme parts of the coun-
Massachusetts and South Carolina, have
had much to do with orr present calamity.
The great mass of the people in the North,
South, West and Middle of the country, are
loyal, and would hail with delight reunion OF
States. We say we sincerely believe the war 4
can be brought to q close, but let us contend
for nothing but the 'Union as it was, the Con-
stitniioa as it is, and the time is not far dis
tant, when the heresy of secession, and the in
famous doctrine of abolitionism win be cou-
signed to one common grave 50 deep, that the
trumpet Of the resurrection will not awaken
them, May God, in his infinite mercy, hasten
Tie time. sg is. IN. ..-..-. I, !,
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-20
A New Conservation Law.

Senator WILSON'S conscrption law which
has just been reported back to the Senate by
the committee to whom it was referred, is about
as Objectionable measure as could very well
be passed. 1t is another blow at state sovor-
eighty and local freedom, and puts conscrip-
tion law in force the most tyranncal, unwise,
and unjust that ever disgraced statute book.
| Under this law the President will have sole
authority over the militia Of the several states
The Governors will have no authority, and are
not to be consulted or regarded in the various
measures taken to enroll, equip, officer, or put
| the men in the field. Mr. Lincoln is made the
military dictator of the country if this bill pas
ses and there is every evidence that it will pass.
This is by all odds the most serious blow med
itated against the liberty and safety of the 10y
al North.
The features of this bill looking to draft
are equally reprehensibe. 1t simply provides
! that all able-bodied males between the ages of
eighteen and forty-five are to be enrolled and are
liable to be drafted. a,a arjst
IN every country in Europe, even the most
despotic, it has been found imperatively necessa-
~, as a matter of policy, if not of humanity,
to make discrimination in drafting. Men with
large families arc exempt for obvious reasons ;
the young and unencumhered alone are forced
into the field, and even with them, in cases of
hardship, asum of money will release them from
The necessity of serving. But the law before
the Senate, if passed, win create un,ounded
dissatisfaction. On reading this bill one is for
ced to the conviction that it is urged in the hope
to create so much discomfort and suffering aa to
give an excuse Tor an early ending of the war.
This is the only explanation that will serve to
account for its inhun'anity, its impoicy, and
the urgency with which it is pressed by the rad
icals
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wnMaM,s DEVOTION.

Thepe,is nothing in the world Ike the beau
tifuf devo.ion OK u woman 10 the sick. She
feels no toll, nor PAIN nor tinlid aerrors. If
she have grief sho hides it,lest it add one
feathers weight to The aa.iesioa q her charge
s,sfef toa.s s'tisas - huf hops fsce.e Iifses
Grim sneetrc that hoyeIs and threatens may ap-
pail her, but she gives no sign. Her eye is
clear and gentle her voice soft and sweet as
The breath of summer her touch so tender
that the simplest kindly Office soothes Like ca
ress 'Fhc dawn Of her smile chases away suf-
fering as light dispels the msts Of the universe
There is a balm in her very presence. Ior del
icate Instinct teaches thousand arts Of cola-i
fort and consolation which experience might
study in vain. There is a wisdom above sense
in her loving heart. She knows no sacrifices
wonders if you speak of any. Sho is calmest
at times when men yield TO turbulent sorrow.
She Gains her emotions with her sense Of vigilant
duty. In her weakness she is stronger than the
strong. III 81
This mastery Of self-this purity of devotion.
this eager and unsleeeping watchfulness-thi
radiant reflection of hope and trust--this out
pouring of all that nature, lofty and true, can
lavish-lo they not mark the noblest heroisn
of humanity? From woman life comes she
feels that it is hers to guard it T! And when she
has restored it to you when the peril is past,
and you meet with no i'll of yours to bind her
sympathy-take care, for she will plague you
to the brink of the grave again, if you give
her the chance.-Haper's Magazine.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-20
OWNlNG UP.

The Administration presses begin to falter
and fall back from their defence of outrageous
and apbitrary arrests. Phe New York Ecenlng
Post, radical Republican paper, but notwhol-
ly blind, says: ''What Governor Seymour says
of arbitrary arrests and of martial law, has a
great deal of truth in it and will commend it,
self to the approval Of a majority of all par
ties" This shameful fact is also to be remom-
bered--that of. all the Democrats arrested and
thrust into prison, not one has ever been proved
guilty Of treason, or of any disloyal practice
HarlIog9 tCoan) Times ll L-a co. ~
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-20

A PEEDiGuoN or DANIEL WEBsrER.-The
Hon. Daniel Webster, of Massachusetts, in a
speech delivered in Washington. just thirteen
years ago, gaveit as his opinion that ''if the in
ternal fanatics and aboitonists ever get the pow
er into their hands, they will override the con-
stitution, set the Supreme Court at defiance,
change and make laws to suit themselves, lay
violent hands on those who differ with them in
their opinions or dare question their intallibii-
ty, and finally bankrupt the country, and DEL
uge it with blood"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-20

LIBERAL CoNsrRucTIoN.-Oi Abe is in dam
ger OF losing good portion of his army, as he
neglected in his proclamation to make the quail
ilieationtof freedom in favor only of the black
slaves. We heard q soldier asked the other day
why he had come home at this time! He re-
Piled 10y saying that as old Abe had issued q
proclamation freeing all the slaves, he felt cnti-
tied to its benefits, and in consequence started
for home, where he meant to stay. This fellow
gives the proclamation a very liberal construe-
tion!--,SegaS9y0yc TGmes.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-20
"ALL THE BRAINS" /"

The Cincinnati Inquirer, in reply to Gazette
Of that city, in an article abating the assump-
ton that the New England people have all the
brains in the Union, makes the following points
upon its neighbor.
1.-THE Declaration of Independence was writ
ten by Jefferson, Virginian. The Constitu-
ton Of The United States was mainly the work
of Hamilton, New Yorker, Madison, Virgin
ian, and Jay, New Yorker. The great Gem
eIa of the war Of the revolution, and the faith
er of his country, George Washington, was q
Virgiaian. The heroes Of the war of 1872.
Jackson, Scott, Harrison and others, were not
from New England. The orators, Patrick Hem
ny, VIM. Writ, VIM. Pnckney and Henry Clay,
were not from New England The great now
elists, Brockdcn Brown and J. Fennimore
Cooper were not from New England. New Eng
land has not impressed her views on any OF the
national transactions of the Government upon
the country until she thrust Abolitionists upon
it She did not take the lead in the adoption
of the Federal Constitution nor any Of the
Administrations under it for sixty years The
great controlling men Of this country, the men
with big brains and great hearts, who have gni-
ded and directed the deslinies of this nation,
have not come from New England At pres
ent New England brains and New England ide-
as are in the ascendent, and see to what
strait they have brought the country !" s
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Seleft poetrp.
A SOUTHERN SCENE.

fsOh! nanny have you heard the news
Thus spake Southern child,
As in the nurses aged face.
She upward glanced and smiled.
"What news you mean, my little onef
1t must be mighty fine,
To nuke my darling's face SO red
Her sunny blue eyes shine"
"Why, Abraham Lincoln, don't you Know.
The Yankee President,
Whose ugly picture once we saw,
When up to town we went2
swell, lie is going to free you all
And make you rich and grand,
And you'll be dressed in silk and gold
Like the proudest in the land.
IA guided coach shall carry you
Where'sr You wish to ride,
And, nanny, all your work shall be
Forever laid aside"
The eager speaker paused for breath,
And then the old MUSE said,
While closer TO her swarthy cheek
She pressed the golden head;
"My little missus stop and res
You's talkin mighty fas;
Jes look up dere and tell me what
You sees in yonder glsss1
"You sees old mammy's wrinkly face,
AS black as any coal;
And underneath her handkerchief
Whole heaps of knotty wool.
My darlin's face is red and white,
Her skin is soft and fine,
An on her pretty little head,
De yaller ringlets shine.
s.My chile, who made dis difference
Twixt nanny and twixt y.u9
You reads de dear LORDS blessed book,
And you kin tell ne true.
s'De dear Lord said it must be SOL
And, honey, for one, 81. Z
Wiz tsnkful heart will always say, tef
HIS holy will be done.
81 tanks mass Linkun all de same,
But when wants for free,
III ask de Lord of glory,
Not poor buckra mar like he.
@And as for gided carriages,
Dey's hotin' tail to see;
My massa's coach what carries Eim,
Is good enough for me.
"And honey when your NANNY wants
To change her homespua dress,
She'll pray like dear old missus
To be clothed with righteousness.
"My works been done dis many day,
And now takes my ease;
a waitin' for de masters call
Jus when de master please.
"And when at las de times done come,
Aud poor old mammy dies,
Your own dear mothers soft white hand
Shall coie desc tired old eyes.
"De dear Lord Jesus soon will call
Old nanny home to him,
And he can wash my guilty soul
From ebry spot of sin.
ssAnd at his feet shall lie down,
Who died and rose for ;ns
And den, and not till den, my chile
Your nanny will be free.
ssCome, little mssus, say your prayers,
Let old mas Linkuni lone;
The debil knows who b'longs to him,
And he'll take care of his own"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-20

The following leading article from the official
organ Of Archbishop Hughes, who has al along
been an earnest supporter Of the war when wa
+ged for the Constitution and the Union, has a
peculiar significance at this sconiuncture;
( Esosa lie us,.o.,o},fo,, Tss.o,,d
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-20

elf the old fathers didn't intend the Con-
stituton for war times, why didn't they make
pair of Constitutions--oh for war and the
other for peacee eaoia atf
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-20

PArRIor1c REHY.--"Oh, dear! what shall
I do if Theodore is drafted p said young girl
TO her grandmother, while thinking that her
lover might be obliged to shoulder his musket
and 90 to the war; IDOL" said the old lady,
her venerable eyes sparkling with the light of
other days, ''to as l did for Nathan the last
time the red coats came over here. Make coarso
shirts and pantaloons for himl"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-02-20
NO ARBITRARY ARRESTS in 1912.

In thc war OF 1872 with Great Britain. saws
the Newark Journal, we were engaged with a
powerful foe, our superior in wealth and ponn-
latlon-a Toe who had command Of the oce,n
we are now engaged in civil war, with an on
emy occupying the same country without a M.
Wy and without means at all comparable to onr
own During the progress of the war of 1872
the administration was greatly embarrassed in
ats finances, and it had to meet disafection and
opposition n a large, wealthy, and ponulous
portion OF the Union Had the national Gov.
ernment then attempted the policy of arbitrary
arrests on mere suspicion because men were on
posed to the war, revolt and secession from
the Union would bave taken place in New Eng
land. The fathers of hose Eastern Abolition
lsts who now attempt to justify the violations
OF personal liberty by wholesale orders for in
discriminate arrests by provost marshals scat
.erea through the community, would have risen
IN repeilion against the Government, and de-
ciared their internal separation from the Union
Iather than submission to such hirh-banded
tyranny and oppression
FUEL CONSUMED By THE ARMY.-In order TO
convey some idea of the amount of fneI con-
sumed by the Army of the Potomac since it
has been located opposite Fredericksburg. it is
stated that the command has, at intervals. oc-
cupied something like thirty-two square miles.
at least twenty-four of which was, when it came
there, covered with dense woods, mostly oak
ana cedar. Where this forest stood there is
now naught but one vust field covered with
stnmps.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-31
SPECIAL oRpErs NO. 1.

GALLERY OF THE CUMBERLAND, July
16.--The commissioned officers Of the
Army of tie Cumberland are requested
TO can at No. rs, Cedar street. opposite
the Commercial Hotel, Nashville, Ten
nes5ee, at the earliest convenience. For
further particulars, enquire at the galle-
~ aboye-named.
The Gallery of the Cumberland is now
opened opposite the Commercial Hotel.
The proprietOrs of the above establish-
msnt would respectfully inform the cit
zens of Nashville that they are prepared
to furnish photographs superior to any
heretofore made in this city. Having
fitted up our cspssiOus. Gallery, far su-
perior to any in tie Southern States, and
also procured at great expense the best
practical Photographers that we could
procure in New York, Cincinnati and
Chicago, which compose one of the most
talented and largest corps of Photograph
ers in the Department of the Cumber-
land. We are prepared to execute all
kinds Of work desired, with despatch,
and at reasonable prices. We would re-
spectfully invite all those DESTROYS of
having Photographs to visit our Gallery,
where they will be treated with courte-
sy by us and all onr attaches. Please
sail, one and all, and examine specimens
of Carries de Visite, etc.
MORSE & PEAsLEE, Proprietors.
n. BIN connection with the above
named Gallery, we have other establish
ments at different points with the Army
of the Cumberland, from which we are
in daily receipt of Photographs of the
officers of the army. Duplicates can be
had by addressing Morse & Peaslee, P.
o. Box l43, Nashville, Tenn.
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HutIers. Attantieh.

n. and M. LANDsEERo Il Co., corner Of
the Square and Market street, have or
hand complete stock of Suffers Goods
which they offer at the very lowest mar
ket rates. Among the stock can be
found
20 dOz. grained Cavalry Boots.
II Napoleon
20Butts Natural Leaf Tobacco.
100 CAddies Bright and Twist, do,
Go Sweet do.
50Gro. Sweet Owen, fine cut.
100000 Best brands Cigars.
80 DOz. Wool Travelling Shirts.
20 Cases Concentrated Milk.
20 Sardines.
IS Pickles.
20 Kegs Pigs Feet.
40 Best Hamburg Cheese.
ALEC, Oysters Mackerel, Spices, Apple
Butter, Peaches, Pine Apples, etc, Writ
ing Paper, Envelopes, Backing, Ink, and
a full stock of Suffers Notions, with the
best brands of Whisky, Wines, Brandy,
Gin-cocktsils, etc.
Call and see for yourselves.
A. & NJ. LANDsBERa & Co,
Corner Market st. and Square.
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ADJUSTMENTS.


NEw THEATRE The entertainments
at the New Theatre tonight are tbs
spectacular drama Of Forty Thieves, Of
The Fairy and Demon" and the farce Of
"cbarlss the Second"
The "Peep o Day" was produced last
night In the best manner. Mr.. WighPf
"Barny O'Tools" lost nothing in cOmpar-
isOn with Conway; whilst Mrs. Aliens
rendition of Kathleen KAVansrgh was
chaste, natural, and impressive. LET
Gngwell, as he always does, made the
most Of his part
THEArEE.-Ths truly interesting revo-
luiionary drama Of the dead Heart"
called out last night the best house sirce
Christmas, and was received with re-
peated demonstrations ef satisfaction.
Mr.. Adams, Is Robert LAsdry, advanced
his reputation as q great actor niche
higher in the public Judgment. He is a
gem Of the first water; ono who confers
honor upon bis profession.
We are glad to see that this drama will
be repeated to. night. Those who were
not present last night ought by all
means, to sttend on this occasion. They
will lose rich and rare intellectual feast
If they do not.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-31

Nh. EDITOR We wish 20 answer
@K;s" communication of yesterday morn.
ing.
He makes fat denial of every state.
ment made by Loyal Men," and states
that there is not = syllable Of truth tC
redeem any assertion of their unauthOr-
lied effusiOn."
Mr.. Editor, the truth does not differ N
icta from our previous statement; and
when ok" states the contrary, be well
knows be is guilty Of falsehOOd.
Had the communication come from any
bat . rebel, we would consider il too
mean to notice, but as he takes the OPP
pOrtunity 10 abuse the F, dersl power,
and prsys delivery from its tyranny"
at the same time abusing its officers, JUS
tice to truth demands that be be shown
in his true light, as a secsssiOnist.
In conclusion, his reluctant scrawl"
shows that he is thedRf the truth, and
be cringingly asks those in power TO
suppress libslous scribbliDgs."
Ifhis request be granted, "Loyal Men"
will not be prevented from stating facts.
We, too, Mr.. Editor, take final leave Of
the subject.
" Truth crushed to earth viii rise again;
The eternal years Of God are hers
But error wounded writhes in pain,
And dies among her worshippers."
LOYAL MES."
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-31

A CoMPLIMGNT TO AMERICAN GENTLE
MEN An accomplished English lady, in
a recent contribution to FrsseE's Maya
zine, says: "If any time / needed to find
a gentleman who should aid me in my
little difficulties of travel, or show me q
kindness with that consideration of a
woman which is the true tone of manly
courtesy, then 1 should desire to find 8
North American gentleman. They are
simply the most kind and courteous of
any people"
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lFor the NASHVILLE Uaioa-


old Ghcutrc-EdVEln Adams
Or. EEtor. VIII you allow me q
small space in your columns for few
words in communication of arising man.
The young gentleman whose name heads
this article is enc Of that stamp; is with
out doubt q great dramatic genius. To
be brief, that fact is proven by the pow
er be holds over his audience and his
co-mates upon the stage; from the mo-
ment his expressive face is seen behind
the footlights ell be makes his exit, he
Yields an apparently unsOught for, jet
irresistible power upon all within the
sound Of his voice or the glance Of his
eye. The secret of bis power is apps-
rent TO any one who has Witnessed his
acting; it is that be possesses strong
ly sympathetlc nature, without which no
man or woman will ever be ranked ga
genius" in the dramatic world. II is
that sympathetic nature which enables
him 10 grasp so broadly and so infinitely
each one Of the authors ideas in every
character be assumes, and It is that ma
ture, too, which enables him 10 give .
living reality to bis keenest conceptions,
and 10 make those conceptions felt and
understood by his audience, and what is
a greater triumph still by bis fellow ar
fists. will not attempt 10 analyze his
acting of any one character; but viii
simply mention bis rendering of one line
= few nights ago in Macbeth, line that
is often sighted by tie best actors.
HSey ton" has been sent OF by Mac
beth to enquire the cause Of "cry Of
women" heard in the castle. Returning,
he says, "The Queen, my lord, is dead"
8 Macbetb," after pause, replies, "She
should have died hereafter" Mr.. adams,
in speaking this line, was grand. The re-
nembrance of his early love for bis once
dear wife, and then the sudden transition
OF thought which bis fear makes instant
that he had lost the guilty partner of bis
crimes; his bitter snd intense despair 70
find the strong counsel, on which be had
leant and looked for aid in the future,
was gone from him forever, were 50 clear
" and foreibly delineated by Dir. Ad-
ans that the authors idea vas apparent
10 the meanest understanding. His tOae
Of voice, bis look Of eye, and his general
bearing, were SO much in unison and so
magnetic in effect, that the whole audi
ence gelt At one and the same time, scr-
rev for the beresvsd husband and tri-
umph over The defeated Tyrant. Mr..
Adams style altogether is most pleasing; |
,scst especially his delivery, his natural |
rolIoquial manner Of speaking being in
stEong contrast 10, and great relief
from, the nervous, jerky, spasmodic,
hOmb-shell style Of ranting, that some
Of our would-bo astsrs" deem The very
:. music Of the spheres \.