Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-08-19

Williams offers reward of one hundred dollars
for the recovery Of the horse and detection Of the
thief
REv Nathaniel r. CARES Of Elbinsyile, con
nected with the Christian Commission Of the Army
of the Potomac, has lately been making short Wis
it to his friends. He IS spoken of by familiar
with his abors as one of the most efficient delegates
of the Christian Commission in the army. Mr.
Gates Is Of the family of Gen. Gates Of the reyo-
lutionary fame. He was a drummer in the war OF
1872, rose TO the rank of caRtain and then became
a preacher of the denaminatian termed Inlied
Brethren in Christ. He is now IN the slxty-mnth
year of his age is resident of Pensyvania, bears
d strong resemblance to the late Lyman Beecher,
and mas seven sons In the army. Few, II any of the
younger delegates can compete with him IN iabors-
Mr. Gates leaves next Monday, and returns TO Alex
andria, the scene OF his work
secession Demonstrations at Bedford Springs.
A writer in the New York Herald, writing from
Bedford Springs, makes an exhibition Of matters
there, which as far as our information extends,
are sorry to say is true. The proprietor Of the
Springs. is Union man, and firm supporter Of
the Government in suppressing the rebellion and
can hardly be held responsible for the sentiments:
and behavior OF his guests.
REBEL sYapATHIzERs AT BEDFORD SPRINGS.
Communication by the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road, eastward being interrupted BY the enemy, in
order to reach the line Of the Pennsylvania central
Railroad was obliged to take stage from Cnmber-
land to Bedford distance Of thirty miles. One
mile aud half south Of Bedford, and on our route,
lay the Bedford Springs. Having plenty Of time we
tarlied over an hour in looking about the grounds
and tasting Of the various waters. Now, do not
propose to- speak ofthe desirabilty of the Springs
summer resort, the medicinal health-impartng ef-
fects of It's waters but briefly pointedy and painy
of the character of the people that have oentered
here the present season-and ] may add that the
case has been the same every year Of the war.
The guests Of Bedford Springs are made up Of two
classes socially and politically. The first class
those of Union feelings and sentiments, with al
their attendant finer qualities Of heart and head.
The other class consists ola shabby, irresponsible
and low order OF Philadelphia and Baltimore Seces
sionists, either BY blood sympathy. The latter
come here less to ibbe their tyorite sulphur water,
than to hold a reunion Of friends to treason. They
TOO, being in a decided majority, themselves
by brow beating and misusing the tolerent minor ty
Of loyal gentlemen and ladies who have come here
for the benefit of their health And IN fact TO such
degree does this constant tanning of the Un0nlsts
extend, that the larger portion OF their number have
been forced away IN order to escape the bitterness
and superior numbers of their enemies. As an eX
ample Of the feeling
A TOURNAMENT.
Yesterday afternoon means of harmless enjoy
cent was made q contest of the two politcel PARTIES
into which the guests of the Springs have divided
themselves. At the opening hive competitors en-
tered the list. After several efforts three Of the
party withdrew, leaving the contest between Mr.
Lvon a Young lawyer of New y HoTk city, and form
erIy resident of Bedford. aud one Dr. Seitzinger.
Mr.. Lyon represented the Union, and We dressed
In Brother Juhnathan costume, and the Dr. the Sc
cession clement In the riding. Dir. Lyon won the
victory The erowning usual on such occasions,
was to take place at the evening ball. The defeat.
however of the SecessiOn:sts the true spirit and
uuprincpled character OF SeeessIonlsm, caused the
opposition to declare Mr.. Lyon riding was unfair.
at first not TO attend the GROWING Night came,
but the opposition did not fail 70 make their ap-
pearanoe and cliYalry-like, exposed their foul
lures by passing remarks S.son ts.c ceFemohiea.-
Miss Dollie Warford of Harrisburg, daughter os lie
President of tho Norihern Cent-al Railway. va
crowned tho firsst Of the Unio fair and may add
narenthetioaiy, from what sav, rTriEhty 20 tun
The bitter feeling Of the Secesh did even end
ere bnt the trampa of that most estimab.e mi-
nority, for short period huphled their pride,
GENERAL RcELF-
I'll e condact o. General BgFllnGs aiSa been Same
fuI h the most extreme degree. Ii for nc iechugs
of pc lnal respect. ont Of regard for the tagurs
shown h in ty fhe Government, i would be mural
ioritv of .-uests AT Bedford Springs Instead. how
ever. ofdo ug this. esrecieve thei batteries aad ap
rlat.se and the hero Of the season anoag crowd
who would Il nd ANYTHING that would sympathile and
add numbers their party
1yAroyM FAST DAY.
On this occasion the antagonsm Of the persons
alluded to presented itself IN still more striking
manner. It WAS PROPOSED by the Unionists to set
aside the BAH for that evening" and manifest some
regard for the day in that way The Seeessonlsts,
hearing this at once unanimously ia favor OF
the ball, and when the hour came the music struck
up and the dance went with more vigor and en-
thuslasm than any night OF The season 1t IS unnec
essary to add that the Unio1lsts were not present
THE SPRINGS B2SD.
This necessary body Of individuals are as much
tincured with the element the most hot-headedl
and at certain hours sit under the OF the lawn
and murder Secesh airs to an alarming extent,
THE REV. DANIEL wAsHBuRN.
Hearing Of the impiey of the guests Of the
Springs, the Rev. Daniel Washburn of Philadelphia
was delegated to visit here, hold and 70 introduce
the PRAYER for the President. Al first there was
considerable controversy upon the subject; but the
secessionists thinking this too giaring cause OF
hostility. tolerated the obnoxious prayer though
with evident dsapprobation
FINALE.
We might mention hundred other cases of the
abomina e behavior of the guestsat Bedford Springs
but the a6aye are sufficient 10 introduce the subject
to the mind Of the authorities and the people
The proprietor of the Springs, whether sYmpathiz-
ing with the Unionists or Secessonists, are not
prepared to state positively but he certainly extends
greater favor the latter. 1t would be well Tor the
government at least to demand respect of these peo
pie if they have not sufficient frmness to punish
them. It is deplorable to permit an unprincipled
ssrude set Of individuals to thus the happi
ness of Union people, and that too, in their own
State. Let something be done.
Soldiers Letter
Tne followingis an extract from letter written
by John Il Allison, Of Co. |. 21st Regt Pa Cavalry,
toshis Sister,
NEAR PETEEsBURG YRGrNIA,
August 4th, 1864
DEAR SISTER