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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-09
King. Ren. Kimmel. Dem.
Hon. A King S maj.

The aggregate of the soldier vote sought to be
thrown out by the return judges from Bedford
countyis 403
According to the decision of the Attorney Gen
eral in regard to the judgeship, General KooNTZ,
Republican, is legally elected to Congress. The
Attorney General, however, makes distinction
between the duties Of the Return Judges in a Ju-
dieia election and their powers in Congressional
or Representative election assuming that in the
former the Return udges have no rightto declare
rho Is elected but only to give the official returns
and tho summing up thereof from which the Gov
ernor decides who is entitled TO the commission,
which he issues But in the case of Congress
sonal on Representative election the judges are to
decide for themselves giving the certificates Of E.
lection to the candidate who has the highest vote.
This apparently leaves KooNTz out in the cold.
The following is the official vote for Congress-
man
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C0NGRESS.
MoNnAY. Dec. 5.

MONDAY, Dec. D.
SENATE-There was alarge attendance, 81 members
being present at rolleal. Mr. Nathan a. Farwell ap
peared from Maine, in place of Secretary Fessenden
resigned. After the necessary proceedings of organ
zation, Mr.. Sherman offered bill to purchase OF
construct six steam revenue cutters for the Lakes
Mr. Lane introduced bill for the relief Of the Kan
sas militia The hour of meeting was fixed at noon
Adjourned.
HoUsE.-More than $50 members answered at roll
call The seat of Mr.. Stebbins, of the list New York
District, was filed by Dwight Townsend, elected to
Ell the vacancy. Three members from Louisiana
appeared but their papers went 10 the election com
mittee. Charles d. Poston delegate from Arizona,
was duly qualified. Mr. Davis moved an inquiry IN,
to the expediency of amending the Constitution by
striking out the section prohibiting tax on exports
from one State to another. Mr.. Pendleton called
for information concerning the interviews between
Howell Cobb and Col. Key, in June, 1862. about
change of prisoners. Mr.. Cox movedan inquiry in
to the expedieney of reducing duties on coffee, su
gar, tea &c. Laid on the table. Mr.. Morrill, moved
inquiry into the 9xpedency of establishing a sin
king fund TO pay off the public debt. Mr. Wash
burne moved that in any amendments to the Inter-
nal Revenue bill the Committee shall report to tax
whskey on hand. a motion to lay on the tablewas
lost AZ to g. and the resolution was agreed to, 5S
to 81. Adjourned.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-09

GEN. A. ii. CoFFRoTH was in town last week
looking somewhat as if the melancholy days had
come the 'saddest Of the year. He still cher
ishes the deluson that he is elected to Congress,
and thinks it highly unbecoming for Gen. Koontz
to aspire to tbs seat when his majority is made up
solely of the vlanous army vote. Still as he fears
that Congress may think soldiers had right to
VOTE the General concluded that he would be pre-
pared for winning the seat in some other way
He cast his eye over the returns of the various
districts in the several counties, and found that
North Ward, Chambersburg, had given Koontz
more majority than is claimed for him in the dis
srict and could the North Ward box be set aside.
it would make Coffroth Congressman Happy
thought! A tilt was therefore made at the North
Ward, and we learn that an affidavit has been
made, nnder the direction of Gen Cofroth, aleg-
ing frauds in the North Ward. We bid the Gen.
speed in his mission. Hadn't he bettor 20 the
| whole figure and have an affidavit made that the
entire Somerset election was fraudulent :? That
would be doing the thing in some sort of style,
and with just as much foundation in truth and
honesty as there is in an assault upon the North
ward We affectionately advise the General to
go in freely; insist that every vote cast for
Koontz was fraud, andkeep insisting upon it un-
til Congress pays his mileage and per diem as con-
testant. IF he can't exactly get into Congress, he
can be next to the fellow that does l-FFazljtItr,
Repository.
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General Thomas, Army

LOUISVILLE, Dec This morning S Journal
says General Thomas has abandrned his strong
position at Franklin and has formed his line Of
battle within three miles of Nashville. Yesterday
the two hostile armies were engaged in skirmish-
ing, and the rattle Of musketry could plainly be
heard in the streets of Nashville A battle terri
bic in fury is imminet, but we do not believe Gen
eral Thomas has any fears of the result He is
not rs weak as he would make the rebels believe,
and can offer battle to better advantage to himself
in front Of Nashville than any other point. his
leftwing restson Murfreesboro, and when strength
ened by the forces atChattanooga, it viii be strong
enough to close upon Hood rear and cut off bis
retreat.
The rebel general is pressing blindIy forward,
and Thomas prepared trap, the bait Of which
the foe Is too eager to nibble.
Each hour the threads Of the net are moro COM
pletely woven We win not trembe for the result,
but viii feel strong and hopeful for the cause, and
confidently look for victory to perch upon our
banners.
Our troops are here, and General Thomas is an
able commander We predict the rebel arms viii
meet with terrible disaster. Thomas has altered
his plans, and win either capture or destroy The
rebel army
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The Richmond Whig ON Gen. Sherman's
Movements.


The Richmond Hhig, of the both ult, says
There is no very important news beyond thecoH-
frrnation of the report that the enemy (Shcr1nanl
sent off 10 the direction of the sea coast small
body ofcavalry the day before yesterday They
struck the railroad between Savannah and Angus
ia, at Waynesboru thirty-six miles from Angus
ia, and are said by some to have plundered pas
sengcr train there. Yesterday, we are informed,
the expedition had been intercepted, part Of the
on Sherman's main body. The object of this
movement is easily seen. Thisparty ofcavalry were
on their way to Beaufort to carry the intelligence
Of Sherman's position to his Government, and
communicate his wants and plans. " In lengthy
editorial on the situation, the Whig remarks -
while we do not effect to be judge of military
matters, we cannot but regret the absence ofHood
When he cut off Sherman's communications a.
bove Atlanta, we supposed he intended to fortify
himself upon the railroad, and fight him when he
came out to restore them. If he should chose a
bolder game--the game he is now pursuing-we
thought, of course, Hood was to follow in his rear
and cut all communication in that direction, while
all Georgia was to rise in his front. In that view
of the case we could see nothing better for Sher-
mans army than absolute annihilation. But it
seems that our calculations were all wrong. Hood
plays no part in this interesting drama His army
has been sent entirely off, away across the Tennes
see River, and at the last accounts were doing
nothing. most vigorously We do not know who
planned this campaign, nor are we competent to
pronounce judgement on military mat
tiers; but it does appear to us that the policy
pursued in this case marvellously resembles that
pursued in several others of not very ancient occur
rence-whieh sent portion Of Bragg's forces to
Vicksburg just before he was attacked by Rosen-
Grams, and which despatched Longstreet to Ten
nesSee at the critical moment, when Grant had as
sembled all his forces from all quarters, and was
about to make his attack at Missionary Ridge 1t
may be policy strictly military, but it is very
much In opposition to common sense, which tells
US that-coteTls pdribus-two men are stronger than
one and that if it be an object to defeat an enemy
it is certainly best to have as large force as pos
sible to do it with Hoods men have been for
weeks without an enemy before them. In that
time they might have been at Macon, in Sherman S
rear, and were they there Shermans destruction
would have been inevitable So at least it seems
to US. Let lis, however, hope for the best and,
among other good thing that the President viii
stay at home when the Southern armies meet with
any more bad luck
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-09

At the timethGG General Lyon left, onlagt Thur
day night the latest fssFs received from SAVANNAH
was To the effect that Sherman occupied Mijeu
Ga, and that his cavalry was securing several
miles out from the town, meeting With but little
Resistance.
Every effort was being made for she defence Of
Savannah. Our prisoners report that boys Of l3
years and even women were assisting in the tyen
ches and earthworks,
Sherman was slowly but surely advancing to the
coast, and no doubt Of his success need be enter.
tanned
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ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE, /
Harrisburg, Nov. 80, 1854. s
Att'y Gen.

PRYoR-The great long haired warrior, who
was promoted from Brigadier General to Captain
has gone North, under special escort of mud
siIIs' ''---as in fomer times he would have styled
them-and it is still an open question whether his
capture cannot more properly be considered de-
that he came to the picket line ostensibly to ex-
change papers but it is equally certain that he
must have known that we allowed no such inter-
course with the enemy at that point, and that he
would not be allowed to return. However this
may be, he manifested no surprise or cflagrin at
being captured, and during all his sojorrn here
episode IF such men as Roger A. Pryor-dis-
graced though he was-desert the Rebel cause, it
becomes an interesting question as to who may be
countedon forfdelity.- Wdshiagton Correspondent
Piiild. Inquirer.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-09

HoN JAMES SPEED, Of Kentucky, has been
appointed by the President Attorney General of
United States, to fill the vacancy occaioned by
the resignation of Judge Bates. The Washing
ton Chronicle says Mr.. Speed has filed in his
own State positions Of honor and importance, and
win, we feel assured reflect credit upon the Presi-
dent who has selected him to succeed 50 unexcept-
tionab!e gentleman as the one named,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-09

CoMnssIoNED.-Hon Alexander King has
been commissioned President Judge of this district
by Gov. Curtin. Thus great deal ofrascality has
been wasted in the attempt to defraud Mr.. King
out Of the position to which he has been legally
elected We give in another column the opinion
of Attorney General Meredith, furnished to us.
officially from Harrisburg. The case is made so
conclusiyeand faql that welpresume that the ftta-
rus esse Judge KimneIl, win not attempt to con-
trorert It
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Fight with Conscripts in F'uIton couty.

McCoNNELIsBURG, Pa, December 3.--A fight
occurred at Timber Ridge near this place, yester-
day, between portion Of Company I, 20Ist regi-
ment of Pennsylvania mounted infantry, and some
delinquent conscripts Of this county. 1t having
been ascertained that number of them would be
congregated at shooting match, measures were
taken to secure the party. The soldiers advanced
to the spot and as Provost Marshal Houpt went
forward to hold parley, the conscripts cried ont
1t is the Provost Marshal, and Immediately a
number of shots were fired at him. none of which
took effect
The soldiers then opened fire, and general fight
ensued that lasted for about an hour The deser-
ters were finally driven over two hills, skirmishing
being kept up the whole way Owing 70 the fact
that the fighting was carried on principally in the
woods, the casualties were slight. The conscripts
lost one man killed and two wounded None of
our men were injured. One of the wounded men
fell into our hands The remainder of the party,
being familiar with the country, fed to the noun
tains
The forces were under the command Of Captain
Maloney, an efficient officer, and more affairs Of
this kind may be speedily looked for, as it is de-
termined to bring these outlaws and incendiaries
to justice
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-09

SPEAKER CoLFAx.-There was brilliant ova.
ton TO the Hon Schuyler Colax in Philadelphia
at the Assembly Buildings, on Thursday evening.
Mr.. Colfax made few remarks upon the glorious
result of the recent election, adding that our only
termsto the insurgent States were an allegiance to
the Government, and Acknowledgements ofthe Con-
stitution as the supreme law Of the land The Hon
VIM. D. Kelly and Myer Strouse also delivered
addresses.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-09
Koontz. r. Cofroth. D.
General Koontz ) mai..... 68
Bedford Legislative District.

In the Representative Districts composed of the
counties Of Somerset, Bedford and Fulton the
Return Judges threw out the soldiers vote Of
Bedford and Fulton, aggregating some 463 votes,
351 of which were for the Republican candidates,
thus returning Messrs. MEYERS and FNDEEY,
Democrats, by II majority The election of these
gentlemen win be contested by Messrs ARMSTRONG
and Ross on the assembling of the Legislature,
which viii doubtless do Justice to the matter II
viii be seen by the official vote that The INQUIRER
of the 18th of October was right in placing the
names of ARMSTRONG and Ross Republicans In
its list of members elect -
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Another Rebel Raid-- Capture New Creek
Cum berIand Threatened Again Destruc-
tiOH of Government Property.


Another Rebel aid--Capture ofNew Creek
Cumberland Threatened Again
tioH of Government Property.
We have again to chronicle one of those peri
odical visits of Rebel marauders and plunderers,
to this vicinity to which we have been subjected
ever since the beginning of the war.
On Monday last, at about II O'Clock A. M
three or four hundred Rebel cavalry, as estimated
by some persons who saw them, belonging to the
different band that have so often been infasting
this. locality, suddenly appeared at New Greek,
and having completely surprised the garrison sta
toned there, captured it almost without resist
anee In fact it Is said the fort was taken and the
guns turned upon our men before they fully rea-
zed their situation.
Our troops there being portions of the Fifth
and Sixth West Va, Regiments, and numbering
about three hundred men, were all captured ex-
cept what few may have escaped to the mountains
In the confusion.
The extensive Government buildings used for
Quartermaster and Commissary purposes were all
destroyed with their contents that could not be
carried away.
A large number of horses and cattle were also
captured. The whole loss to the Government is
estimated at very large amount, but not know
ing the facts we torbear speaking on the subject,
Cumberland, of course was much excited in an
ticipation of a visit from the same party, and on
Tuesday night it is said the pckets at Wiley
Ford We're driven in. Up to this time, however
no enemy has made his appearance
We dislike very much to say anything eondem-
natory of our military authorities, but cannot re-
frain on this occasion If the facts be true as we
have heard this has been one of the most inexcu-
sable blunders ofthe war. 1t was a complete sur
prise in broad day light, and that too with
knowledge OF the fact that en- enemy was near
We have no words to express our feelings at such
conduct We do not know where the blame prom
ery attaches, if there be any, but we do hope that
the proper authorities viii take thematter in hand
and fully investigate it and punish the guilty par
ties whoever they may be- Cumberland Ga!alian
Thursday lst INST
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THE LAST NOTICE.
Subscribers to Bedford Inquirer, Save Costs

HAVE placed my accounts in the hands of the follow
H. ing Justices Of the Peace for collection; Those of
persons indebted to in Middle and South WoodberFy,
with Jacob Brenneman, Woodberry those of Hopewel,
Broad Top and Liberty with John Major, Hopewel;
those of West Providence Monroe and Bloody Run with
Dr. Jacob A. Mann; those of St Clair and Union with
Thomas Oldham; those Of Schellsbnrg and Napier With
John w Hull those Of Harrison ana Juaata with David
Miller and those of East Prov q With Simon Nyeum
with orders to collect by due process of law
j. r, iDURBoRRoW.
Bedford, Dec. 2, lS64-9t
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Sherman Only Miles from Savannah g--The
City to be Defended.

City to be Defended.
WASHINGTON, Dec 5.
The Washington Republican of this evening
says
by the arrival of Government transport at
Fortress Monroe last evening, the Government
has received adyices from Savannah to the I'd of
December
When the steamer left information had reached
Savannah that Sherman S advance was within six
milesof that city
This does not conflict with the news brought by
the Steamer Belle, which arrived on Saturday
night that the Savannah papers of the S0th an
nounced that Shelnan's main army was within
forty miles of that city. Those papers do not
state at what date he was that distance from the
city.
Agentlenan recently from Savannah informs
us that there are no important defences on the
west side of Savannah.
BALTIMORE, Dec 5-The specialcorrespondent
OF the Baltimore Aaaericaa, writing from Ft.
Monroe, last evening, reports the arrival of the
steamer General Lyon fon Savannah with 7O2
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BEDFORD, Pa FRIDAY. DEC. 8, 1854.

CoNGREss opened Monday The President
message, which We shall give in full next week,
was read in the two houses Tuesday afternoon.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-09

The Ps5Rte Ledger Of Philadelphia, has been
purchased by George w. Childs, the well known
book publisher. Messrs Swain & Abel after
tweny-cight years ofsuccessful management of the
paper, retire with fortune estimated at several
millions of dollars
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-09

THE people Of Connecticut, in anticipation of
another call for troops are already at work recruit
ing. The work of raising men for the army should
be atonce commenced and vigorously prosecuted all
over the country. More than that, itshould not be
allowed to slacken for moment until the war is
ended.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-09
rae sixseenth District.

Hon. ALEXANDER KING has received his eofIs
mission as President Judge Of the Sixteenth Ju-
dicial District BY the decision Of the Attorney
General. AS this matter must create considerable
debate in Congress in the Legislature, and else
where among the interested parties, / give below
the official vote in the counties composing this
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-09

HoN SALMON P. CHASE has been appointed
Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court by the Presi-
dent, and his appointment confirmed by the SEN
ate. A grand stride forward from Tsney to Chase
''The world does move.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-09
Retreat of Early confrmed-His Troops Gone
to Richmond,
WASHINGTON Dee. 3

WASHINGTON, Dec, 3,
A person who arrived here last night from Madi-
son Court House, Va, reports that on the 18th
of November long wagon train, belonging to
three brigades of Early's army, passed through
that place. The troops had previously passed
down the Valley, and It was the general impress
sion that their destination was Richmond On
Monday last Kershaw's division, Of Early COM
mand, passed down in the same direction.
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GyGW Aillafti5GQlfnta.

A DMINIsTRAT0R'SN NOTICE.
IN Letters Of administration having been granted to the
undersigned upon the estate of Levi MeGregor late Of 81
Clair township Decd by the Register Of Bedford Co.,
all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate VIII
make immediate payment, and these having claims against
the win present them properly authenticated r
tement JACOB Becky
Dee. ., lS6i-6t. fFEE administrator.
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A UDITURS NOTICE.
n The undersigned having been appointed by the
Orphans Court Of Bedford Coz to distribute the balance
the hands Of Geo. W. Householder ESD Administrator of
the estate of Wm Sparks, late Of East Providence Tp
deed to and among the legally entitled thereto
viii meet the parties Interested his Office in Bedford
Friday, the 23d day of December, Mt 1 clock p NJ
TO attend to the duties of his appointment asF
Dec 8, 1S64-St j. X. DURB0RROW
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THE CHICAGO Post well-known Democratic
organ in the West, is out in favor of the proposed
amendment to the Constitution forever abolishing
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Ladies, Fnrs

The largest assortment AT CHARLES QAKF0Rp q
SONS, Continental Hotel, Philadelphia.
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M. A. POINTS,

Respectfully tenders his professional services TO the
public ohce with j. W. IingenfeItor Esq, on Juliana
street, two doors South Of the 'sMenge House"
Bedford, Dec. ., lse4-tf 8arg
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A UDIT0R'S NOTICE
IA The undersigned Auditor appointed by the Orphans
Court of Bedford county to distribute the balance hands
of John G. Feight Administrator ohm R. Feght late
of Napier township, Decd to and among the persons
ga entitled thereto, will the parties interested
his Office in Bedford Thursday, the 22d of December
at o'clock P NJ to perform the duties of his appoint
ment j. r. DURBoRR0W, 4
Dec. O. IS64-2t
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NOTICE To TRESP ASSERS.-
IN hereby caution all persons to hunt fish, de-
strey timber trespass my property in any way what
ever, viii prosecute any that dsregayds this
notice.
Dec. Q, IS64-2t.@ WILLIAM WEIMER.
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TIME CONFESSIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF
AN INVALID -
Published for the benefit, ard a CAUTION To
YOUNG MEN and Others, who suffer from Nervous De-
hility, Premature Decay ofManhood &c. supplying
the time THE MEANS OF lSELF-cuRG. By one who
has cured himself after undergoing quackery
BY enclosing postpaid addressed envelope single CO.
pies may be had of the author.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq,
deco, ,'64-3m. Brooklyn, Kings Co, N. "
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-12-09
DIED.

DIED.
At the residence Of her parents, in Marchestsr.
November 26th, KATE, only child Of Richard II
and Jsnett 3 Smith, in the tslth year of her age
Weep not for me, pny parents dear,
= I've gone TO rest, you need not fear:
My stay was short as you may see,
Therefore prepare 20 follow me-
On Wednesday night, Of consumption, after a
ptUtracted and painful illness Of four months b.
FRANKLIN WHTTEFoRD, Of company A, Arse
nal battalion IN the thrtyseyenth year Of bis age
Forget thee, sh, when life shall cease
To thrill this heart of mine;
But not till then can / forget
One look or tone Of thine.
Oh no, it mingles with the sound
OF everything / hear,
And think We / can forget
Ny husband love 50 dear
Forget thee, 'ti9 bitter word;
l would it unsaid-
E0rge.fulness Is not with life,
But with the silent dead.
g then may cease 10 think of thee,
As earthly mOrtals do;
But, oh, wen meet, trust, in heaven,
With hearts unchanged and true"
The friends and acquaintance. Of the family are
most respectfully invited To attend without further
notice.
At her residence, on Seventeenth street, on the
morning Of the 7th instant, of consumption Mrs
MARTlLA DAILY, wife of Thomas Daly.
why do we mourn departing friends,
Or shake at deaths alarms!
'T.s but the voice that Jesus sends
10 call them to ms arms"
Her funeral will take place THIS (Fridayl EVE
MING at o'clock at ST. Peters cathedral. The
friends and acqoaintances OF the family invited