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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-07-24
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY COMMITTEE

The members Of the Democratic County
Committee are requested to meet at the office
of j. Z. Reed, in the Borough of Bedford, on
Saturday, the 8th day Of August next. A full
attendance is particularly requested, as very
important business will be laid before the Com
mittee. The following named gentlemen COM
pose the Committee
J.P. Reed, J. G. Hartley, ]. I. Gephart, Pc
ter M. Barton, A. J. Morgret, james McClea-
ry; William Foster, Lewis Houser, Thomas
Donahoe, A. l.. Beckhefer, John Grove, Will
liam Gillespie, Esq, William Bonnell, Geo.
r. Bailey, Isaac Kensinger, Henry f. Smith,
John A. Gump 20. Valley JOHN omirn, Esq,
Robert Steckman, David Milestone, Samuel
w. Miller, Esq, Michael Wertz, ESD.
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REBELLION AGAINST HIGH PRICES!
Revolution in Bedford!
E. M. FISHER

and "LlTrLE JOHN Co." have just opened new
FANCY .4ND DRY GOODS STORE,
at the stand formerly occupied by Samuel Brown,
immediately opposite the Washington Hotel, whers
they constantly keep on hand very large assort
ment of
MuSLlNs, CALICOES, GINGHAMS, &C.,
and pay especial attention to the sale of
NEEDLEWORK, LADIES' COLLARS, CUFFS
AND UNDER SLEEVES, LINEN AND SILK
POCKET HANDKERCHlEFs, LADIES' +,
HOSE. MlTTS AND GLOVES, GEN.
TLEMEN'S HOSE, WHITE
GOODS, SPOOL THREAD,
LADIES' HEAD DRESSES
AND Wells, FANCY SOAPS,
HOOP SKIRTS, JEWELRY, SHIRT
FRONTS, &C, &C., ALL OF WHICH
WILL BE SOLD VERY Low FOR Cash.
The public are respectfully invited to call and see
our stock before buying elsewhere.
f, NJ. FISHER < L. ]. C.
Bedford, May s, 1868.
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Fighting Democrats.

The editor Of the Uniontown Genus of Liber
ty, in an able article, in reply to the ISLANDERS
the Abolition organ, of that place, upon the Dem.
ocrats or ''Copperheads," as it styles them
makes the following telling remarks:
"lf he intends to insinuate that it was any
class of people whose opinions be represents
that took Vicksburg, then it is SANDER upon
that noble Democratic commander, Gen. Grant.
and his brave army, who are fighting to restore
the Union as it was and preserve the Constitu-
ton as it is-which the Standard opposes. II
he would falsely assert that his partisans drove
the rebels from Pennsylvania, we ask him what
evidence he has for the assertion, or whe i was
that went to do it.
We know that the ''copperheads" from New
York and New Jersey came to our rescue by
hundreds and thousands: we know that that
''arch traitor, Frank. Hughes" raised a reg
iment of copperheads in Schuylkill county and
led them against the enemy. We know that
Col. G. J. Biddle, Of Philadelphia, Chairman
of the Democratic State Central Committee,
raised a regiment of sixteen hundred copper
heads, getting six hundred recruits in the first
twenty four hours.-We know that Col. Alfred
Days Coal regiment of six hundred copperheads
was recruited in two days. We know of four
companies of copperheads from Berks who went
unto the fight with 446 men and 8 officers and
came out with l0l men and 7 officers, and
we also know of various companies and squads
of ''home' copperheads who turned out to de-
end our glorious old Commonwealth, but we
! have not heard of regiment of lcaguers, abo-
tlonlsts or nigggers having been raised for State
defence. Where did the valiant s'twenty thous-
and lcaguers of renusylvanla'' serve during rhe
late emergency? How many of the leaguers Of
this county were engaged in the historic strug
oIo 2v
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A Good Selection.

We rejoice to notice that the Democracy of
Bedford county have nominated for the Legis-
lature that noble and fearless editor b. f. Mey-
ers, Esq. He is an honor to our cause---a man
of brains and nerve, and will be elected by a
tremendous majority. The Democracy owe men
like Mr. Meyers debt of lasting gratitude for
their answering devotion to the great princi-
pies of the Constitution, and their efforts to
preserve the liberties Of the people. .-Ge,aus Of
Lberty.
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PUBLIC SALE
o F r e I'll ESTd e .

By virtue of an order of the Orphans Court Of
Bedford county, the undersigned will offer at public
sale upon the premises, in Hopewe township on
Saturday, the 18th of August nert,
the real estate of Michael Fluck, decd, containing
li6 acres and % perches, neat measure. The i'm
provements good frame dwelling house, a large
bank barn and other out buildings. A good spring
of never failing water is upol the premises. About
half of the land is cleared and in high state Of
cultivation.
The terms are one-third at confirmation of sale
and the balance in two equal annual pay yments.
SAMUEK S. FLUCK, Admir-.
July "a, 1868. '
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The News.

The New York riots have subsided Gov.
Seymour having promised that he would do all
in his power to have the constitutionality of the
Conscription tested. Judge McCunn has decid-
ed the law unconstitutional. The draft has
been suspended in New York.-The 10000
prisoners at Port Hudson have dwindled down
to ,O00.-Morgan's band is said to have been
scattered and captured in Ohio.
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THE FALL OF PORT HUDSON

WASHINGTON, Wednesday, July IS, 1863.
The following dispatch has been received:
VIcKsBuRG, Miss, Saturday, July ll-3pM.
Major Gen. HAILEcK, Geacrai-u.- Chief:
The following dispatch has been received from
Gen. Banks:
BEFORE PoRT HUDSON,
Wednesday, July s. 1863.
GENERAL; The Mississippiis is now opened. I
have the honor to inform You that The garrison
of Port Hudson surrendered Internationally hi,
afternoon. We shall take formal possession Al,
z o'clock in the morning.
N. z. BANKS, Major-G General.
U. S. GRANT, Major General.
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BEFORE PoRT HUDSON,


KINSEY-WILSON.-In Sclellsbure, q,
the 9TH inst, by John Smith, Esq, Mr.. Dewalt
kinsey, of Juniata township, to Miss Amanda
Wilson, of Schellsburg.
WINTER-SIMON.- Thursday, Jul,
I'd, by Rev. g. G. Probst, Mr.. II. Winter, Of
Fulton county, to Miss Jennie Simon, of Hope.
we'll
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-07-24
a. Good Nomination.

The Democrats of Bedford County in Conven-
ton assembled, selected the Editor of the Bed
ford Gazette as their candidate for Assembly
He is a good Editor, and viii, as natural Sc
quence make a good member. Bedford last
winter was represented by Hon. John Cessna.
- VLlidWSp0t Democrat.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-07-24

ezrThe Inquirer man says in his last is
sue, that the truth of his assertion that the
recent fires in st. Clair and Napier, were
the work of the "Cepperheads" of those
townships, sis as firmly established as the
truths of Christianity" What blasphemy
This fellow would uncap hell and pull down
heaven, in order to sustain his falsehoods.
No wonder he speaks SO sneeringly and de-
risively of people being Christians. Well,
no one who knows him would blame him
with being Christi"s., especially aftel .aoa
ing the impious and infamous editorial in
which he hkens the correctness of his own
suspicious to that of the revealed will of Al
mighty God. Scripture tells us that cer-
tain persons were struck dead for lying /:
but what ought to be the punishment of the
man who to the sin of falsehood superadds
that of blasphemy2
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-07-24

Esq. Lingcnfeltcr, just across the way from your
premises, and serve the public by doing us /
have suggested, or for ever hold your peace.
Yours, Horseessly, &C.,
FARMER
ST. Clair tp., July 30.
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e5rCol. Cummins, l42d p. ", was killed at
the battle of Gettysburg. He was Sheriff of
Somerset county at tho time of his death Poor
fellow! May his rest be peaceful
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egrSee the advertisement of Geo. Blymire &
Son. Their establishment is one of the finest
we know of, having been greatly enlarged and
improved.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-07-24

rrHon. G. L. Vallandigham has escaped
from the clutches of his oppressors and is now
at Niagara Falls
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The Draft.

1t is generally believed that the draft fol
this district has been made, or is about tc
be made. The proceedings of the officials
who have this matter in charge, are sin gll-
larly secret and mysterious. Why has not
the quota of Bedford county been publishedi
And why do we not know, as we did when
the last draft was made, how many men
are to be drawn from the different townships
and boroughs Of the county? Every few
days Provost Marshal General Fry reverses
his decisions Of mooted points in the Con-
scription law. He now decides that a con-
script may avail himself of the $500 COM
mutation qfter having submitted his person
for examination by the board of enrolment.
1t is also now stated, as his latest opinion,
that the payment of $500 will exempt
from all drafts under the Conscription.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-07-24

eTLieut. F. ID. Saupp, 55th P. ", is at
present on a visit to his friends in this place.
The Lieutenant looks well and speaks in
high terms of the boys of the 55th.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-07-24

Ds0forD county, Sc: tFa
.,,f.e. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to
.SHgSayS the Sheriff of Bedford county, greeting:
sSSsA. yaSySs We command you that you attach
3&ENyNH John HaIdnger, late of your county,
9SSsNfSs yeoman, by all and singular the goods
Nss> and chattels, lands and tenements in
whose hands or possession soever the same may be-
that they be and appear before our Court OF Com.
mon Pleas, to be held at Bedford, in and forisad
county, on the 5th Monday OF August. the 3lst day.
then to answer George Washington Hardinger Of a
plea of debt not exceeding $4,000 And also, that
YOU summon all pe,sons in whose hands or posses
sion the said goods, chattes, lands tenements
any of them may be found and attached, so that
they and every of them be and appear before our
said Court at the time and place aforesaid, to an.
swer what shall be objected against them, and a.
bide the Judgment of the Court therein. And have
you then and there this writ
Witness the Honorable James Mil, ESQ.,, Pres.
dent of our said Court, at Bedford, the 7th day of
May, A. d. 1868.
A. B. BUM, Proth'y.
Attest-JoHa J. CESSNA, Sheriff.
July "a, 1868.
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e9-We are sorry to learn that Jas. Duff
fy, of this place, is reported among the kill
ed in the recent fight near Charleston. Al
exander Lyon, son of w. Lyon, Esq, was
wounded. The 10th P. v. lost 149 men
in this battle.
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erCapt. D. W. Mullin, 1o1st P. v, is
at present on furlough to visit his friends
and relatives in this county. The Captain
is brave and meritorious officer.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-07-24

erTho County Superintendent opens a
Normal School for the teachers of the coun-
ty, on Tuesday, Aug II. We call the atten-
ton of persons intending to teach, to his
advertisement in another column.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-07-24

eg~Contents of the last issue of the Bed
ford Inqwirer: "Copperheads' Cooper
heads" s"-"Copperheads'' "Beef-heels"-
"Skunks TRAITORS christians
"Mamatchega" '.Barnburners" "Swell-
toads." The next issue will contain an
article on ''Copperheads" another on
"Copperheads'--a third on---"Copper-
heads"--and several communications on
"Copperheads." An extra edition will be is
sued for Cumberland Valley.
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earPoor Durborrow says he twill take
care of" Capt. Aldstadt, meaning there by
that he will lie about and abuse him. We
hope he may. The more he tries to oppose
man the closer honest people will cling to
the object Of his spite. How was it about
Andy Crisman, Mr.. Durborrow? Your COL
umns of slanders about that excellent old
man, only served to make him friends. The
people of Bedford County voted you guilty
Of ts6el in that case, by nearly 600 majority.
Look out, or the jury will be still stronger
against you the next time!
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St. Clair tp., July 90.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1863-06-26

Of Vermont. Go ask our brave boys for
many long and weary months unfolding
the honor OF the state and the nation,
upon the battle fields of the south, il it
makes no difference to them. Go ask
the battle Scared veterans of the third
regimentif it makes no difference to them
who are the officers of the regiment
Ask them if they would not have been a
thousand times better off had they been
sent to Virginia with colonel to com
mand them--a man to lead them-an
officer to direct them-instead of a cow
ardly idiot who received his appointment
solely because he had friends who had
the ear Of the appointing power, given
the office of colonel because his father
before him had once been somebody
See the wisdom of that appointment, and
then tell us that cit makes no difference
who is governor of Vermont" The peo-
pie of the state felt itself disgraced and
the boys of the third hung their heads in
shame at being commanded by such an
abortion. At last upon the fatal field of
Fredericksburg this regiments shame is
found outs discovered crouching in
fear hundreds of yards in the rear of Lis
regiment, stretched upon pile of rails
to shield his handsome clothes from vii !
famous rebel mud, and to screen his fraii
body from secesh bullets. He is court
martialed, and the sentence of the court
is that he be dismissed from the service
in disgrace. Aud here again steps in
some officious friend of the epaueited
iiiot, to save his honor from too deep a
wound, and he is allowed TO reSign =
Thus he sneaks from the service, to come y
home and pirate about his refusal to con-
inue in the service from conscientious
icruplesl" This is but one OF the many "
instances of outrageous appointments 90
,ver our volunteers since this war begun, d
md all because the governor was not com Ut
'etenf for his place. :"
Gen. Stougbton is another instance of
ascally appointment made by Peter =
'unk. Only six weeks of the time that .
c had command was he "the right
an in the right place." and HAT was /
hen he was the inmate of rebel pris- Z
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POsTAGE.-The new Postage Law
goes into effect on the first Of July.
On and after that time, letters to all
parts of the United States, will go
at the rate of three conts per
half ounce. This will doubtless
greatly increase the amount of cor
respondence between the East and
California. The Postage on news
papers by mail for all distances, in
or out of the State, will be as fol-
lows Dailies 81 30 year, or 80
cts. a quarter. Where dailies are
issued seven times a week, Sets
more per quarter, and 20 cts. more
a year /; tri-weekly go cts. a year,
or 10 cts. quarter ; semi-weekly,
40 and 10 cts and weekly, 20 cts.
a year or 5 cts. quarter. Weekly
papers 60 free to subscribers in the
county where published, as hereto
fore. 1t will be seen that periodical
postage has been reduced to deci-
mails, the half cent having been abol-
ished-a d ecid d improvement,
which among a certain class will
save much grumbling.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1863-06-26

ORLEANS COUNTY CouRr.-The June
term Of the Orleans Court commenced
lis session in this place on Tuesday last.
Hon. l. p. Poland presiding.
On the call of the docket eighteen cases
were set for the jury.
The Grand Jury was called and or
ganized, Judge Poland's charge to the
jury was brief and general in It's nature
stating the expenses incident to the
of cases before the grand
jury had greatly increased during the
past few years, and that in view Of the
present state of the country and the heavy
burdens now resting on the people, it was
proper to diminish the expenses as much
as possible. He charged that their do
ings should be secret, and that their duty
was to bring every violation of the law
to presentment, and to charge no man
with crime that Is innocent.
The prospect is that this term will he
a short one.
The first case tried was G. w. Warner
v. Henry Field. Action in breach OF
warranty in the sale of horse. The
defendant plead the general issue, and de,
Tended on the ground that there was no
warranty of the soundness of the horse,
and also that the unsoundness was so ap-
parent as to be plainly seen by the plain
G6. Verdict for the recovery of $40
damages and his costs.
W. d. Wilson and j. Ii. Prentiss for
The plaintiff; c. Robinson and j. L. Ed
wards for defendant.
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PAINFUL ACCIDENTAL sad accident
occurred in this town on Tuesday after
noon last, by means Of which George
Metcalf, boy about seventeen years OF
age, lost his life He with three other
boys were out hunting, and in getting
over fence one of the boys slipped
bringing the hammer of bis rifle ID con-
tact with the fence, when the gun went
of, dischargng its contents directly into
the heart OF young MetcalF. He only
uttered he words "Oh dear" and died
Instantly. He was son of widow Met
calf Of this town, and was her almost only
stay and support.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1863-06-26

EIGHTH REGmENT.-At the attack
on Port Hudson on the 9th of Nav last.
the following Orleans county boys were
wounded M. Lurue, Troy, II. X.
Page, Troy, A. j. Keith, Troy, n. II.
IL. Adams, Newport, w. II. Silsby, West
more, J. A. Rider, Coventry, II. II. Holt,
Derby, Ii. M. Foss, Derby, w. Horn,
Holland, t. w. Page, Derby, j. R.
Robinson, Holland.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1863-06-26

MORE EGGs,-A fowl belonging to
Guar Z. Jameson of this town, has "been
aud gone and done it,"--capping the eli
max by laying three eggs too small for
measurement, and together not weighing
quite an ounce. These are intended as
panctuations to our big ones-periods to
the egg business.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1863-06-26

TALL GRASP. G. Cleaveland.
OF this town, brought us a spear of
grass last week which measured five
feet six inches in length.-Neus-
dealer.
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"Swedenborg," says the Boston Post.
observed that in Heaven the English
have a place all TO themselves, if they
wish TO be so very exclusive they had
better take the other place.
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W ar N 9 W 8.
THE Defense OF BALTIMORE

|
AS a matter of precaution against =
raid or other hostile demonstrations On
Baltimore, earihworks are being erected
around the north and west side of II.
city, thus completing the chain of FORT
fications. The city has appropriated
money for the payment Of the laborar,
and very large force of laborers. mos,
ly contrabands, have been impressed into
this service. A line of barricades. com.
posed of tobacco hogsheads and emn,o
sugar and moases hogsheads filled with
brick and sand, has been erected within
the city, extending from the high ground
on the east to the southwestern extrem.
ity of the city. These, if the rebel,
should come, will be defended bv tho
Union league men, who are being armed
by Gen. Schenck, and should cavalro
force manage to dash past the bat erie,
they would here meet a formidable 70.
sistance. The Union men are entirely
confident that, should the rebels be 90
rash as to attempt raid in the direction
of Baltimore they will be able to effectu.
ally defeat them. The disloyal in Bal.
timore are evidently uneasy, and begin
to realize that any hostile movements Of
their friends against the city might re.ac,
upon themselves. So far
this threatened invasion of MARYLAND
has done good to the Union cause. II
has infused new energy into the Union
men, and strengthened and consolidated
their organization in Baltimore vastly.
THE REBELS APPROACHING FREDERICK
The rebels made their appearance a,
Frederick about 8 O'Clock Saturday eve.
ming, and O'Clock body of cavalry
reached Monocacy bridge north of Fred.
srick. The rebels paroled the sick in
he hospitals, and every government
employee. They searched the stables for
horses, Selling all marked L. S. A very
arge force Of rebels, infantry, cavalry.
md artillery, crossed at Antietam ford
Turing Saturday. Refugees say they
lumber from 10000 to $4,000, but
couls report them at $4,000. The Or
traitors at Monocacy bridge as soon as
be rebels appeared, left and came down
o Baltimore on hand car, travelling
he entire distance, 40 miles, in Z hours.
These operators, young lads named Fal.
90 aud Goswtll, stood their ground to
be last moment, and only left when The
ebels were in sig ht, The former
rougEt away all the important dispatch.
that were in the office. A railroad
onductor AMI several government en-.
loyte' also came down with them on q
and car.
The city councils of Baltimore met
No for rg III night and appropriated 500.
-f'he city.
Information ha. been
frederick was occupied Z, s Iueq tla'
rebels Saturday evening az.
clock. The rebel pickets SaturjaaVy
ght, extended 10 miles east o. tho
frederick turnpike. There is no pas,
Baltimore.
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for taking proper care of theil
fecces after they are shorn, the most
of which is sold before the LIST Of
August, at whatever price is offered
Wool is not their principal product
but relied on to get money to help
in their haying and harvesting
Therefore, | am of the opinion that
no large stocks will be sought for at
much above an average OF so cents
per pound this summer; that the
small lots will supply the demand
for the present; that if we can be
sure gold will be worth $50 next
winter, we had better hold our wool.
| say we, for | too, am a farmer, but
have only l25 sheep, and | am going
to wash them too. Some think one
third discount too much for unwash-
ed wool, yet | have always found I
could sell washed woolm0re readily
than unwashed with discount of
one-third, which Icannot account for
if the manufacturer makes so much
at buying unwashed as some suppose.
I hardly think all the conventions
that can be raised can make dirt and
dung-balls worth nearly as much as
wool to the manufacturer.-Country
Gentleman.