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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08

SEcTErRY CHASE has resigned his position at the
head of the Treasury. Wm. Pitt Fessenden U. S.
Senator from Maine has been appointed in his stead
Mr. Chase resignation at this time is subject of
greet, on many accounts. He has been answering
and firm throughout all the yieisstudes growing out
of this Whenothers have fltered and hesitated
he has stood stauneh and true the Union and free
dom. We could have wished he had remained at
his post and guide safely through the storm so long
threatening the good ship Of State We can only
console ourselves with the reelection that his success
sor is worthy IN every respect to succeed him Al
ready we see that the appointment of Mr. Fessen-
den is received with favor and confidence alike by
the friends and enemies of the administration.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08
The Pirate Alabama sunk by the United States
&sNn bOnf E6earsHae.

The pirate Alabama, Capt semmes, left Cher
bourg on the 18th ult., to engage the T. S. steam
er Kearsage, Capt. John A. Winslow, and at
tackled her ten miles from Cherbourg The en-
gagement lasted an hour and forty minutes Both
vessals made seven complete circles in nlanoeuver-
ing, at distance of from quarter TO half a
mile The Alabama agds then sltak.
The pirate Semmes and his crew were nearly all
saved by the English yacht Deerhound Semmes
was slightly wounded in the hand Nothing ad-
ditional has been received of the Kearsage and
Alabama fight. The whereabouts Of the Kear-
sage is doubtful, one rumor placing her at 0stend
and another 1T CherbouFg. She landed some woun-
deq men at the latter place
Before going out Semmes left all his chronome-
ters, sixty in number, with his specie and ransom
bonds at Cherbourg
1t is confirmed that no one was killed on the
Kersage and only three Sailors slightly wounded.
The vessel sustained very little injury
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08

VIZ publish this week the proclamation for the cleo
ton on the FIRST Tuesday in August The object of
the election 81 principally to decide whether the con
sttution of the State shall be amended so as to allow
soldiers out of their election districts to vote Per-
haps our readers may be disposed to doubt state
ment that effort will be made in this county by the
Democrats to defeat this amendment. They believe
the soldiers viii generally vote against them well
against all measures favoring the schemes of JEFF
Davis 1t is but natural therefore that they should
oppose the amendment. The passage Of this amend
ment viii hurt the rebels in arms blow that hits
hard on the rebels in arms will hurt the Dmeocrats
not in arms. Why should not they oppose the
amendment? The friends of the soldiers right to
q franchise so dear to every freeman should not be
found wanting in vigilance.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08
THE WAR FOR THE UNION.
NFRIrrAL VIE RrLLrrINs.
Rebel Retreat frons Renesasy Mountafn--Sbers
Eaan Occupies sEarfefta- Twenty Miles rronn
AtlaEta, Ga.---E'roIsl Gen. fsrant,s Army.
War DEPARTMENT. July 3-8 p. M.

Atlantis, Gss.---FrOra Gen. Gratit's Army.
WAR DEPARTMENT, july 3--8 p. M.
To Ndj9r Generai Dir, Aee York:
The following dispatch, dated to- day, at Mari
eta, Ga. was received this 7. Nj. from General
Sherman, giving the successful result Of the flank
ing operations in progress for some days back:
The movement on our right caused the enemy
to oevacuate. We occupied henesaw at daylight,
and Marietta at 3 80 A. M Thomas is moving
Mcpherson toward the mouth of Nlckoiack on the
Sandtown road,
Our cavalry is on the extreme TANKS Wheth-
er the enemy will halt this side Of Chattohoochee
win soon be known.
Marietta is almost entirely abandoned By It's
inhabitants, aud more than mile Of the railroad
iron removed between the town and the foot Of
henesow
A dispatch from General Grant headquarters,
dated at 0 clock this morning, gives the follow
ing results of General Wilson operations:
Sixty miles OF railroad We're thoroughly des-
troyed. The Danville road, General Wilson re-
ports could not be repaired in less than forty
days, even if all the materials were on hand. lie
has destroyed all the blacksmith shops where the
rails might bestraightened, be and all the mills where
scantling for sleepers could be sawed Thirty miles
Of the Southside road were destroyed
Wilson brought in about 400 negroes and many
ofthe vast number Of horses and mules gathered
in by his force. He reports that the Rebels
slaughtered without mercy the negroes they re-
took Wilson's loss of property is small wagon
train, used to carry ammunition, his ambulance
train and twelve cannon The horses Of the ar
tilery and wagons were generally brought of
Of the cannon, two were removed from the car
riages, the wheels Of which were broken and the
guns thrown into the water. One other gun had
been disabled by Rebel shot breaking the trun-
ions before it was abandoned He estimates his
total loss at from 750 to 900 men, including those
lost from Kautz Division
A Rebel force l.lade its appearance near Mar
tinsburg this A. d., and we're at last accounts
destroying the railroad and advancing on Mar
tinsburg The reports received as Yet are too
confused and conflicting to determine the mag
niude Of the force or the extent Of its operations
EDWIN VI STANTON,
Secretarp of War
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08

THE New TARIFF bill, just passed by Congress,
is stringent The schedule affects the entire
body polite. The duty on tea is 25 cents per
pound Sugar, 3 cents per pound; Confectionery,
IS cents per pound; Molasses, s cent? per gallon;
Brandy, first proof, 81 30 per gallon; other Spir-
its first proof 81 per gallon. Bay Rum, S SO per
gallon; Champagne, Sc per dozen quarts; all other
spurious liquors, 100 per cent. ad vaiorem. The
duties upon Cigars are almost prohibtory. On
Cigars Of all kinds valued at Sl5 or less per ,000
IS cents per pound and 20 per centum advalorem;
valued at SIC, and not oversee per ,000 81, %
cents per pound, and 80 percentum ad yalorem;
valued at over $50 and not over $40 per 1000 SO
per pound and 30 per centum ad valorem; valued
at over $40 per 1000, 81 per pound and GO per
centum adyalorem; paper cigars or cigarettes, in
Guiding wrappers, shall be subjected to the same
duties imposed oncigars. On snuff. ofal descrip-
tions, so cents per pound. On Tobacco in the
leaf unmanufactured and not stemmed, IS cents
per pound. On Tobacco manufacturer, 90 cents
per pound.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08
JACOB BROOM.
Rev. W. D. Seigried, Pastor of 10Th Baptist Church.
Philadephia, December 10Th 1853

Messrs Jones & Evans-Gentlemen;- have recently
been aborng under the distressing effects of indigestion
accompanied by prostration of the nervous system
Numerous remedies recommended by friends aud
of them tested, but without relief Your Hoohands
German Bitters recommended by persons who had
tried them and whose favorable mention of the Btters
one quaek "Bters whoseonly aim seems to be to palm
on sweetened and drugged liquor upon the community
in sly way; and the tendency of which, fear is to
make many a confirmed drunkard Upon learning that
yours really medicine preparation, took II with
happy effect Its action not upon only the stomach
upon the nervous system, prompt and gratifying
feel that have derived great and permanent benefit from
the use Of afew bottles. Very respectfully yours,
w. d. SEIGFRIED,
No. 254 Shaekamaxon ST.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08

REV SAM L KEPLER and few others Of Bed
ford who subordinate piety to politics of the cop
perry stripe, have initiated their great leader jeff
Davis, and got up little secession in the Church,
and now propose to found The Church of our
Providence" We think Mr. Kepler fully jlsti-
fed in seeding from the Methodist Church, as he
had only '.Hobson choice that is he had eth
er to withdraw or be kicked out, and he naturally
preferred peaceful dismemberment to that style of
coercion The only material mistake we see is in
the name of the new organization To call it
THE Church Of our Providence, is to make a
mistake alike in point of fact and in good policy.
Had it been called The Church Of jeff Davis
or The church of Treason, the title would have
ftly and truthfulv expressed the character of the
institution, and then it would have become in
very short time almost as large as the copperhead
party in Bedford county. There are various boun-
ty-iumpers, conscript desertors, and swapping
copperheads over that way who are just ready for
brother Keplers ninistrations Considering the
movement in the light of history, we do not feel
warranted in promising it a very high measure
of success One Lucifer, we believe it was first
tried secession and war upon the power and attri-
duties Of the Great Author of civil and religious
government, and it is generally conceded that he
lost BY the operation. That he has not ceased 10
be powerful; however, is amply demonstrated by
Mr.. Kepler and his followers. Ffaalclia Reposi-
f0Y1Jt
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08
From the Hon. JACOB BROOM,


Gentlemen: In reply TO your inquiry to the effect
produced by the Of H0oflands German Bitters,
my family, have hesitation in saying that il has been
highly beneficial In instance OF dyspepsia Of
thirteen years standing and which had become very
tressing the of bottle gave decided relief the
ond oecng cure and the third. has confirmed
the cure there has been symptoms return for
the last six years. In my individual of find il
be unequailed tonic and sincerely its uss
to the sufferers.
Truly yours JACOB BROOM
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08

TWELVE THOUSAND MEN CALLED OUT I'm o.
bedience to S requisition made by the President
upon Pennsylvania, Governor Curtin has issued
aproclamaton, calling for twelve thousand militia
volunteer infantFy, to serve at Washington and
vicinity for one hAHdred days, unless sooner dis
charged They are to be used to do guard duty
and in the Notifications, relieving the veterans
for active dly In the field.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08

From John B. Wiekersham, Esq firm Of Tiekersham
4 Hutchison the celebrated Manufacturers of Fancy
Iron orks 259 Canal 81.
am the recipient from You Of one Of the greatest fa
that be conferred upon nan, viz that of health
Fer many years have suffered from of the
moving and debitlting complaints that the human fam
~ can be afflicted with, Chronic DiaTrhea.
Daring the long time suffering from this disease
was attended by reslar physicians giving but
porary relief. The cause seemed 20 remain until
induced to try Hoodands German ters. After the
Of lew bottles Of that vapable medicine eomplain1
appeared to te completely eradicated.
often inWardiy thank you for such valuable specific
and Whenever haye opportunity, eheerfully recon-
mend it, with full confidence in its reliability.
Truly yours,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08
Our Children on these TrOubIOus Times.

Grace Greenwood in her late lecture in Chicago
drew the following picture Of the future;
Back on these troublous times will Our children
look in reverence and awe. The sons of our brave
Soldiers will date their patents Of nobility gram
der battle-felds than Agincourt or Banuockburn
Such patents Of nobility a no royal herald Office
has symbols sufficiently glorious for. Many coat
of arms in those days viii have one sleeve empty.
We may picture to ourselves group Of noble
young lads, some ten years hshee, thus proudly
accounting for their orphanaec, which the country
should see to it, shall not be made desolate.
Says one iH father fell in beating back the
invaders at Gettysburg. Says another-' 1g
father fell at Lookout Mountain, lightning above
the clouds Says third" .lly father suffered
martyrdo1a in Libby Prison Says another
lHy father went down in the Cumberland. -
Yet another" .liy father was rocked into the
long sleep below the wave, in the iron cradle OF
the Monitor" And there viii be hapess lads
who will listen in mourufui. .enyy-saying in their
secret hearts ''Aias. we have no part nor lot N
such gloryings-ow fathers were re5cls and
here and there youth more unfortunate, who
NIL steal away from his comrades and murmur III
bitterness of soul All, God help me! Ay father
was a coppclE,eadr
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08

THE draft for the deficiencies in this county was
made in Charnbersburg Friday the fifth day of July.
We expected to receive list in time for publication
this week. But no list has been furnished as, and
We we're not able 70 procure il from the enrolling Of
fcers eaFs enough 70 he Of any ase this week.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08

The OLD FLAG. This paper of which an adj
vertisement is given IN the Laq'asy, win propably
be one Of the best campaign papers published. =
Il is getting large circulation in the neighbonng
counties We think it might be made very use
fil iii Bedford county, The terms are very low,
ald with little effort clabs could be raised at
e7eigs p @. in the county
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08
A New CAN for Troops.
WAsHTNGroN. july 4

We are infornel that the President win innle-
diately issue proclamation for 800 600 additional
men TO aid in the suppression of the rebellion
The hundred days men raised in several of the
States will not be credited to them under the new
call The proclamation viii probably appear to-
morrow.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08

Mr.. D. B. ARMSTRONG, has appointed Hon. Geo.
". Householder, Geo. W Williams Esq, aud Mr..
S. a. Gump as bis conierees to meet the eonferees
of Fskon apd Somerset. The time Of meeting of
the conerees is not Gxed but we suppose it will be
eariy
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08
CONGRESS.
1TOEDAY. lime p

MONDAY, June 81.
SENATE. The Senate passed resolution au-
thoriziBg the printing of % 600 copies Of the Ag-
reuitura Report, 5000 copies Of the report Of the
Commissioner on the African Freedmen; also
the publication Of an army register containing the
names of al officers who have been in the volun-
teer service The House bin for the appointment
OF a commission TO report proper site for naval
depot on the western waters was concurred in. a
bill to carry into effect the treaty with the United
States Of Columbia was passed The Loan bin
from the House was concurred in. The judiciary
Committee reporteda resolution that Aessrs Fish
back and Baxter, are not entitled to seats from
Arkansas The Pacii,, Rairoadb bill was taken up
and the Senate substitute was adopted. The Bill
to regulate prize proceedings was passed Also
the bill to encourage emigration The bill to pro-
vide for taking bail in certain cases Of military ar
rest was then discussed until the close OF the Ses
sion At the evening session the blu to establish
u Bureau of Freedmen Affairs was considered
HoUSE.-The House postponed the resolution
of Mr. Ingersoll declaring that the permits hereto
fore issued by the Treasury Department, allowing
persons to trade within the limits of any States
heretofore or now in rebellion, should at once be
revoked, and no more issued. The Committee on
Foreign Relations reported a resolution declaring
that Congress has constitutional right to an au-
thoritatYe voice in prescribing the foreign policy
of the United States and such topic of diplomat
explanation with any foreign Powers Laid over
The Senate amendments to the Tariff bill were
then considered, and most Of them Wereeoncurred
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08

5IcsSrs. Jones Eyans-GenteInan My nlother-in-
iaW has been greatly benefited by your oohands ser
Bitters thar coHendeti TO try i myself find to
be invaluable tonic aud upheSitangly recommend It
70 all whoare suffering from dyspepsia have had that
disease in its most obstinate orm-hatuloncef many
years, and your Bters has given ease when every
thing else had failed. Yours truly, JULIus LEE.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08
REMEMBER.
THAT THIS BITTERS Is NOT ALCOHOLIC.
CONTAINS NO RUM OR wHISKEY,
AND CAN'T MAKE QRUNKARDS,
Butishe best Tonic in the World.
READ WHO SAYS SO:
FROM TINE HON. THOMAS r.. FLORENCE.
FROM THE HON. THOMAS b. FLORENCE.
Mashington. January ]. 1861.

Gentenen.--H Having stated it verbally to you have
long and tedious session Of Congress pressing oner
duties nearly Frustrated kind friend suggest
ed the Of the preparation have named. took his
advice and the result improvement health renew
ed energy and that particular relief much needed
and obtained. Others may be similarly advantaged II
they desire to be. Truly your friend
THoNAs B. FLoaENeE
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08


Constipation Inward Piles Falnesss of Blood to the
Head Acidity Of the Stomach Nausea Heartburn Dis
gust for Food Fuines Weight in the Stomach Sour
Eructations. Sinking Flutterng the Pit of the
Stomach, Swimming of the Head Hurried and Difficult
Breathing, Futtering at the Heart, Choking Sufo-
eating Sensations when in lying Posture, Dnness Of
Vision. Dots Webs before the Sight Fever and Dull
Pain in the Head Deficiency Of Precipitation, Yellow
of the Skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Back,
Chest Limbs, dc. Sudden Flushes Of Heat Burning
the Flesh, Constant Imaginings of Evil and great De-
preston Of Spirits
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08
From the Rev. Thos. Winter D. d. Pastor of Roxbor-
ough Baptist Church

Dr. Jackson Dear Sir-I feel it due your excel
lent preparation Hoofapd German Bitters add my
timony to the deserved reputation has obtained have
for years. at times heen troubled with great disorder in
my head ard nervous system. advised by friend
try bottle Of your German Bittegs did So and have
experienced and unexpected relief; my health has
been very materially benefited Icondontly recommend
the article where meet with simarto my own and
have been assured by many of their good effects
Respectfully yours, I. WINTER Roxborough Pa
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08
TUESDAY. June 8.

SENATE Senate, on Tuesday, passed with
amendments, the amendatory bin concerning the
commercial intercourse between insurrectionary
and loyal States, &c. Theresolution toallow Sen
ators and Representatives to visit military forts,
prisons and hospitals in their respectsye States
was rejected The bill to establish Bureau of
Freedmen S Affairs was then considered through
out the day session, andwas again taken up at the
evening session. The bill was debated, without
final action, up to the adjournment
HoUsE.-The House of Representatives agreed
to the Senate amendments to the Loan BILL The
substitute for the bill to regulate aud provide for
the enrolling and calling out the national forces,
which was rejected on Monday, was reconsidered
and passed The Senate bill for the better organ
izaton of the Quartermaster' Department was
passed with amendments
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08
NrnNEsnAv limo ..


SENATE. Mr.. Hale 8 resolution was adopted,
directing inquiry by the Committee ON the Conduct
of the War as TO what had been accomplished to-
wards the construction of gunboats and light
draught monitors. A motion to print the report
of the Commission concerning alleged frauds in the
Western Department was postponed. A bill was
passed releaying Mary Kellogg, whose husband
was hung as a spy in Richmond The Committee
on Foreign Affairs was discharged from the sub
ject OF Mexican relations and questions concerning
the conduct of France there The resolution de-
elaring Mr. Fishback and Mr. Baxter not entitled
to seats in the Senate from the State of Arkansas
was discussed and passed by a Eoteef 27 to The
bill IN amendment ofthe Pension act ofJuly, 1862,
under which there are now fifteen thousand cases,
was amended so as to include the wives and chill
dren ofcoored soldiers, and passed. The report
of the COMMITTEES OF Conference on the disagreeing
amendments to the Tariff bin was adopted The
bill concerning law and evidence In the District of
Columbia was passed, The House bill for enroll
ing and calling out the national forces was consid-
cred, and certain amendments adopted. A Com
mittee of Conference on the disagreeing amend
ments to the Civil Appropriation bill wasappoint-
ed. DIR. Sherman introduced new section for
the Draft bill, which was adopted. Another a.
mendment was accepted from Mr.. Powell, and the
amended bill passed
HOUSE The Senate's amendments TO the bill
regulating prize proceedings and the distribution
OF prize money was concurred in. The resolution
disqualltying Mr. Blair, of Missouri but not Mr..
Schenck, from membership IN the House. was a.
d0pted Various resolutions from the Committee
on Elections We're laid on the table Some amend
mentS of the Senate to the Civil Appropriation
5lil were passed. In the evening session the Com
mlttee on Public Expenditures was authorized 10
sltupon the New York Custom House troubles du
during the recess, The bill organizing and gega-
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08

The Pres:dena has p-aai.4rasd uar.ial Iag ia Ken
| tacAy
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JoHx 3. W:cKEnsHAx.
New York, Feb. ., 1861.
February Sth. lSGt

Irom Julius Lee ESQ., firm Of Ice Z Walker the most
extensive Music pEisors IN Tic United states No 722
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08

fsssRrss adjourned last Monday
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08

which arc depositaries of Public money. and ali
RESPEGTABLE BANKS AND BANKERS
throughout the country [acng as agents Of the National
Depository Banks. VIII fernsh further information On
application and
AFFoRD EVERY FACILITY TO SUBSCRIBERS
May IS, 1s6ftm.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-07-08

From Rev J. s. Herman, the German Reformed Church.
Kutztown Berks County, Pa.
Dr. c. jackson Respected Sr;-f have been troubled
with Dyspepsia nearly twenty years. have used
any medicine that did nae much good Hoofand's
Bitters am very much improved in health, after hav-
ing taken five bottles.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-03-16

tsw The Richmond Wig, ID a severe
vet just article, adyerts to aclass Of people
in this Confederacy who have been its
curse during the war, and who, devoid Of
conscience and destitute of all patriotic
principle would willingly see our cause fail,
nor lift.a finger in its behalf. These men,
tits said, have only given their tithes to
the Government, and then closed up like
aotmany oysters. No more corn to selfat
Government prices, but plenty to sell to
needy neighbors, and even free negroes, at
market prices. = AS prices rise in town, so
do the prices of these rich gentlemen in
the country, whose expenses are merely
nominal. I1sJf
What is.to abe said of such men-what
done with them? Weknow not. The law
cannot reach them, and We do not advocate
Illegal violence. To leave them 70 their
own consciences is no penalty at all, for
that is just where they want to be lefts-7-
Retribution in the life to come is very sure,
but it does net get the corn or whatever
else. these gentlemen hayeto sellaeThe
scSfn,of Their neighbors isnot to be count
'ead on; for we have yettto see the Hck man
swhe could not bear that butthan With ease.
The case is beyond the reach ofthe Gov.
eminent or the newspapers. All We can
do is 10 call attention to the fact. We have
given up the youthful dream Of reforming
the world. The ftst man born upon this
earth was,G Cain, and the last man, We fear,
will be some old rich curmudgeon who