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The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-11-21

STAMPING OIGARs.-Oommissioner Lewis,
of the Internal Revenue Department, has
recently issued series of regulations for
the inspection and stamping of cigars man
ufactured prior to July 1st. These regula-
tons prescribe that any person holding any
unstamped cigars, may, at any time before
the first day of December next, produce to
the assessor of his district, evidence that
such cigars were purchased from the man-
uiacturer on or before the Both day Of June
or that, if purchased from the manufactu.
rer since that date, the tax has been fully
paid -and the assessor will thereupon di>
rect an inspector to afix an appropriate
stamp, p"ovided that the cigars are packed
in such boxes as those in which cigars are
usually offered for sale in the market.
The Inspector will be entitled:to demand
and receive from the former owner of such
cigars, fee of 10 cents on every thousand
cigars thus stamped. Whenevsr any cigars
are found exposed for sale with no stamp
affixed after the first day of December
next, it will be tho duty of the collector to
seize the same and institute proceedings for
a forfeiture, unless the owner or holder
shall furnish satisfactory evidence that the
cigars were manufactured and sold on or be.
fore tho 18th day of June, or that, If man.
ufactured since that date, the tax has been
fully paid. This does not apply to cigars
in the possession of the manufacturer at
the place of manufacture, for which there
has been no opportunity Of inspection, nor
to cigars which may be held by any person
ior MS own consumption, or small quaint.
ties for retail.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-11-21

atrial trial. MAKE the Union the one CONDITION
Of peace; impose no burdens upon The peo>
pie which W. are we'll assured they will be
to base 81 nothing :about slsy re-;
=, SIT snasf it "a IKE its nstnnl eour
of extinctisc; nxks no threat whieh is CO
sula.sd to xouud the pride Of thee ShoIb
we would WOO back to the psth Of duty; in
word, subordinatiDg all othercensidera-
tions to this, let US mako an honest and
earnest effort for the restoration of the
Union without further shedding Of blood.
II such IN effort be made, and prep
or spirit of accommodation be manifested BY
US, we believe that the influence Of such
men a Vice President STEPHENS, Gov.
Brown, Congressman BoYcEy and others
will be strengthened, and viii co operafs
with US until We secure the return of peace
and fraternsl regard. Would to God the
officers of our ma ton would make IN honest
attempt to restore the Union. ,sc'ks.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-11-21

BY the Governor:
8. R. DAWSON, Private Sec'y.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-11-21

A telegram from Cairo says pbout o. No
groes were killed in q riot 4 Memphis on
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-16
Report of the Navy Department.

This document affords fine picture of the rapid
progress and glorious achievements of our navy du-
ring the past year. OF the passages relating to the
events of that period we have not space to speak,
we're il necessary. But the exhibit of the naval
force is something demandinging attention. We
have now 67I vessels, carrying 1910 guns, and of
aggregate tonnage of 510,396 Other navies may
exceed these figures, but in point of efficiency there
is now no navy surprising ours. We have no less
than II clad vessels of war, carrying 275 guns
But the pride of our ocean navy are undoubtedly
our 113 wooden steamers, built especially for war,
and carrying 1926 guns, of the ability whereof the
Kearsarge has borne testimony. Secretary Welles
again repeats his urgent recommendation to Con-
gress to accept League Island from the city of Phil
adephia, and establish thereon great naval depot
for iron clad vessels.
AS has been anticipated Mr.. Welles, recommends
the establishment of the grade of vice admiral in
the navy, and that the rank be conferred on Rear
Admiral d. G. Farragut, for his brilliant services
in the Mississippi river and in Mobile bay, in which
we think the loyal masses everywhere will most
heartily cuncur. The number of naval prizes cap
tured since the commencement of the war is given
at 1879, of which 267 we steamers, and the gross
proceeds of sales thereof S14 250 the nett pro-
ceeds above expenses being S12, 190 741, of which
one-half goes to the United States government as
naval pension fund The expenditures of the Ma
val Department during the fiscal year were $S5, T33
292, and the whole estimated expenditure Of the
Department to the 4th Of March next $3.50, ,647 261
from the commencement of the present AdministFa-
ton,
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Koontz and Fuller.

The Governor, it seems has determined not to
declare Messrs Koontz and Fuller elected to Con-
gress from the Somerset and Westmoreland dis
tricts although satisfied that both of them receiv-
ed majority of the popular vote, the Attor-
ney General having decided that the Governor
cannot go behind the certificates of the return
Judges. This is practically giving the return of
congressman into the hands of few unscrupu-
lous men who get themselves chosen return judges.
If such be the law. it should be amended as soon
as the Legislature meets. The board of return
judges in these two districts were controlled by
Copperheads, and by Illegally rejecting soldiers
votes they managed to count Dawson and Goffroth
In, contrary to the vote of the people and the
plain letter of the law IF the Governor cannot
legally correct such rascaty as this, it is high time
that the power to do so should be conferred on him
Congress viii set the matter right. if the Cover
nor cannot Ptts5argh Gazete.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-16

THE STATE GUARD.-It is now officially an
nouuced that the men who enlist in the State
Guard, now being organized by Gov. Curtin for
State defence, viii be practically exempt from
draft for The United States service. ANY mem
bers Of the guard drafted by the general govern
ment will be furloughed for the full period of their
term of State service and they viii at the same
time be duly credited on the quotas of their res
pective districts. The following is Provost Mar
shal General Frey's letter on the subject, dated
Nov 29th
The Secretary of War directs me to inform you
that the President Of the United States has order
ed as follows: In case the Governor Of Pennsyl-
yania shallorgansize the Pennsylvania State Guard
and put in service under State act for that pur-
pose number not exceeding five thousand, it is
ordered that any member of said organization be-
ing drafted into the United States service be at
once furloughed, so as to retain his place in said
State organization, not receiving pay ofthe United
States, but the time counting on his term under
the draft. You are instructed to see that the or
ders Of the President are strictly conformed to.
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Che gedf0ra gnqllirer.
BEDFORD, Pa. FRIDAY, DEC. l6, 1854.
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.


The annual message of the President of the
United States is given in this weeks paper 1t is
concise, business ike, comprehensive and practi-
cal. 1t should be studiousIy read by every one
who would acquaint himself from the highest
source, with the true condition of the country The
patriotic press is very generally more. than sat
ished with the style and and matter Of the mes
sage, while the democratic press find nothing
in it to commend The same systematic raia4ep.
resentation and abuse which made it netoGious be
fore the election, eharacterizes il aow, and We
therefore, look in vain for word Of approval. The
people, however, care nothing for this manifesto
tieD of partizan anger and prejudice They
are satisfied with the choice they have made. and
fanything were wanting to confirm the wisdom Of
it, it may be found in this determined Opposition
on the part Of the copperhead press, not to be
pleased with any act or measure of the administra-
son looking to the restoration Of peace and the
unity of the government by the speedy suppress
sion of the rebellion
After passing over our relations with foreign
governments, and surveying the condition of our
national finances both of which are ably and brief
u disposed Of the President advefts to his future
policy in dealing with the rebellion and its cause,
slavery. This part of che Message is of such vast
Importance that we shall not attempt summary
ofit but would urge all our readers to read it care
fully and critically His solemn declaration that
hewil abide by the policy enunciated in his
Emancipation Proclamation win be acceptable to
every man who believes that slavery has been
the cause of this accursed rebellion, and that its
extinction, is demanded not only by the future
prosperity of the country but by every dictate of
reason and humanity
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-16

Of pay, was referred to the Military Committee.
Mr. Doolltte offered resolution nstrnctingthe FL
mar ce Committee to inquire into the proprety of the
immediate passage Of act to increase the revenue
by an additional tax on sales of real and personal
property, merchandise, produce &c. The Commit
Tee on Commerce were instructed to inquire into the
proprety Of the passage of law to require vessels
engaged in foreign trade to take on board American
boys, at least one for every 500 tons measurement
Mr. Davis introduced series of resolutions for the
restoration Of peace, &c. The resolution of Mr..
Powell calling for the record Of the commission in
case General Payne was referred to the Military
Committee After an Executive session, adjourned.
HoUsE.-Received the resignationof Mr.. Fenton,
of New York, who has been elected Governor OF
the State A note from the Tobacco National Asso-
ciation asking suspension Of the consideration OF
the tobacco bill for two weeks, read and the
subject was postponed until Thursday The bill
reported at last session. authorizing the appoint
ment Of competent engineer to survey the neces-
sary amount of land near New London Conn for a
navy-yard, was then considered. Mr.. Kelly made a
forcible argument in favor of League Island. He
was replied to by Mr.. Brandegee, Of Connecticut
Mr.. Charles o. neil also spoke in favor Of League
Islrnd, but no final action taken the subject.
The bill to establish uniform system Of bankrupt
cy, introduced at the last session, was passed. Mr..
Cole Of California desired introduce resolution
calling upon the Postmaster General for any state
ments relative to any change of contract for carry
ing the overland California mail, but objection was
made. Adjourned.
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lrhe Spe ciaI rncome Tar.

This tax viii soou be demanded by the collectors
and the public should be in readiness tomake prop
er and prompt returns, under the penalties pre-
scribed in the act. This tax it viii be remember
ed is the second one for 1868, and amounts to an
additional fine per cent. on the income. The first
tax was but three per cent, and was paid some
time ago The intentionof the law that, everyman
having an income over $500, shall pay in the ag-
gregate for that year, eight per cent. No deduc-
tons are allowed on the five per cent. assessment
for dividends or interests received from any com
pany or association. The full amount Of man 5
income from all sources, must be connted, not in
Guiding, however, certain other deduction which
are printed on the back of the return furnished by
the assessor. Every person is obliged to make a
return and these returns are open the inspection
of any citizen, so that every srnan in district
may see that his neighbor complies with the law
and bears his proper share of taxation.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-16

How THE MESSAGE WAS RECEIVED In Con-
GREss.-During the reading of the Message in the
House of Representatives, it was several times in
terrupted by applause, especially the concluding
portion in which he says he viii not be the instru-
ment to re-enslave such persons as are made free
the acts of Congress, and that in stating this a
single condition of peace he meant simply to say,
the war win cease on the part of the Government
whenever it shall have ceased on the part of those
who began it. The applause was by the clspping
of hands, with ordinations of good! that's
right'' &C. The Speaker raped his gayel to
prevent further infraction of the rules of decor
UNI, although it was evident thathe himself shared
in the declarations of the President.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-16
THE WAR FOR THE UNION.
The struggle in Tennessee--Det eteat of the
RebeIs-- Six Guns Captured.


RebeJs-- Six Guns Captured.
NAsHvI1bE, Dec. Every little Of interest
trahspired yesterday Artillery skismishing con
tinued throughout the day. Yesterday a body Of
Rebels attacked block houses Nos and I, neal
Murffeesboro. They were driven off in confusion,
losing six guns and number of prisoners. Mat
ters at the front to-day are quieter than usual
NASHVILLE, Saturday, Dec. 10, 1864 The sit
uatIon OF affairs remains unchanged. In front oi
the Fourth Corps not shot was fired up to z
o clock this afternoon.
Since then some slight skirniishing occurred
Owing to the slippery state of the ground, the
men mid 1t impossible To move about
The Rebels can be plainly seen from the front Of
the Fourth Corps standing about their camp
fires.
HostiIities may be said to have ceased on ae-
count of bad weather.
Deserters who come in say that the Rebels have
strong intrenchments with two rows of cheC0lcr de
fi7se, with wires stretched around to strengthen
them
Col Louis johnson, instead Of Col q. NJ S.
johnson, commander of the Forty fourth Colored
Infantry, has received from the General command
ing the highest praise for the the manner in which
he fought his troops at Mill Greek Station No. 2,
having CALAMITY kept the enemy at bay for sixteen
hours, and finally fought his way out. and reached
Nashville with the loss of lis men, killed and
wounded
No report has yet been heard from the gunboat
which went down the river yesterday morning.
No cannonading has been heard here since their
departure.
The river is three feet deep on the shoals, and
is falling.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-16
Fosters Expedition into South Carolina.

NEW York, Dec. s.-By the steamer Trade
The Palmetto Herald says that on the 29th
ult. an expedition left Port Royal and went up
Broad river, accompanied by several gunboats =
The troops landed at Boyd's Point and proceeded
inland several miles, meeting with rebel pickets
only. The next morning the enemy appeared in
force on the road leading to Grahamsville' with
cavalry, infantry and artillery We advanced and
drove them gradually back to battery and en-
trenchments, where they made stand
A hot engagement of seven hours ensued, du-
ring which there were charges and counter charges
on each side, with considerable loss Night put a
stop to the fighting, the lines on both sides re-
manning the same We took few prisoners and
lost few. Our casualties are variously estima-
ted at from 600 to 1000 During the evening we
fell back short distance, and since then an ad-
vance was made in other directions
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-16


Mr. Fessenden, in his report, has given a thor
ough and intehgible report of the condition Of the
national finances, and It's candor is not its least val
ne. Jn his Introductory remarks. the Secretary ad
mlts the difficulties that still confront the Govern
ment, while his wholefepor furnishes evidence that
the resources of the nation properly used, are suh
eient to remove them The Republic has now debt
OF seventeen hundred and forty millions six hun
dred and ninety thousand four hundred and eighty
nina dollars and forty cents, the annual interest of
which is, in ronnd numbers, ninety-one millions
The reduction of this debts at present impossible.
The daily expenditure is about two and quarter
millions, while the daily receipts are not quite one
million and half Thus we are running In debt at
the rate of one million and three-quarters daily, a
fact which should certainly have serious considera
ton The only way to reduce this rate is by the inn
position Of new taxes, by which the daily receipts
according to Mr. Fessenden estimate, may be rails
ed to two millions. The system of taxation he rec
ommends viii produce an internal revenue of three
hundred millions yearly. Yet, even with the addi
tional revenues from customs and other sources the
debt must grow andft is calculated that the increase
during the year ending June So 1865, will be S4s2
372, ,lSs. These figures are not alarming. On the
contrary, we are surprised that so candid exhibit
tion of the situation as Mr.. Fessenden has made
should be so encouraging. But the faces show that
Congress should earnestly address itself TO the
largement of the national revenue to Che full extent
of the national resources. In the last two years
have laid the foundations of sound system, and
of the great duties of the future is its thorough
development Mr.. Fessenden advces the appoint
ment of commission 90 examine the subject Of
taxation and this wise and practical suggestion
should have the immediate attention of Congress.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-16
pANIET RORnER.

PITT STREET, TWO DOORS WEST OF THE BEDFORD HOTEL,
Bedford, Pa.
Matchmaker DC Dealer I'm Jewelry, ,SpectaeIes, tc
LIE KEEPS ON HAND STOCK OF FINE GOLD
Ii AND SILVER WATCHES, SPECTAcLRsi OF
Brilliant Double Refined Glasses also Scotch Pebble
Glasses. Gold Watch Chains Breast Pins Finger Rings
best quality of Gold Pens.
He win supply to order any thing in his line
hand.
apr, s,lse4-zz
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-16

THE PRESIDENTIAL Electoral Colleges of the
several loyal States met their respective State Cap
itos on Wednesday 9, inst and cast oftheir
States respectively in accordance with the popular
verdict on the Sth Of November. In the Penn
sylvania Electoral College, Morton McMichael was
chosen President, and George w. Hammersly,
Secretary. Jno A. Hiestand, of the Lancaster
Examiner, was appointed Messenger to Washing
ton to deliver the return to the Vice President Of
the United States.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-16

was made on Friday morning by a force consisting
of detachments from several cavalry regiments. -
The enemy videttes were driven across the run,
and the rebel works on the opposite side were car
red. The enemy is believed to have fallen back
to Armstrong Mills, stronger position, mile
and half west.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-16
THE LAST NOTICE.
subscribers to Bedford Inquirer, Save Costs

HAVE placed my in the hands of the follow
l. ing Justices of the Peace for collection: Those of
persons indebted to in Middle and South Woodherry
with Jacob Breuneman Woodherry those of HopeSell,
Broad Top and Liberty with John Major, Hopewell !;
those of West Providence Monroe and Bloody Run with
Dr. Ja cob A. Mama those of st. Clair and Union with
Thomas odham those of schellsburg and Napier with
John w Hull those of Harrison and Juniaa with David
Miller aud those of East Providence with Simon Nyeurn
with orders to collect by due process of law
j. K. DURB0RR0W.
Bedford, Dec 2, Is643t.
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CONGRESS.
TUESDAY, Dec. 6

TUESDAY, Uec. D.
SENATE.-The principal business of the session
was the reception of and listening to the Message
of the President The Treasury and Naval Reports
were received and laid upon the table, After an
Executive session the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.-After hearing the Message, Mr.. Stevens
introduced bill to prohibit the expectation of gold
and silver coin also bill to prevent specie from
being paid or accepted for a greater sum than the
value set down, and TO prevent any United States
note being received for smaller sum than specified
=. eha h;li Tho bill raforrad to the Ways and
Means Committee.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-16

THE AMENDMENT to the constitution prohibit
ing Slavery, viii pass Ithe present House, the
motion to reconsider, made at the last session by
Mr. Ashley, of Ohio, vii be called up in due sea
SON, and the prospect now is that, when the recon
sideration takes place. the amendment win pass
Many of the democratic members, who voted a.
gainst it last session, having learned lesson from
the last election, viii now vote for it
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-16

THE actual election Of the President took place
on Wednesday the 8th inst. The Electors of
President and Vice President met on that day in
the capitals of Of their respective States, and cast
the Electoral vote of their States. The result is
the same as that before announced all the States
but three voting for Lincoln and johnson. The
votes thus cast viii be opened and read in Congress
in February next, after which the arrangements
will be made for the inauguration.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-16

RIGHT-In the United States House of Repre-
sentatives on Thursday last, Mr.. Schenck of Chic
offered resolution, which was adopted, instruct
ing the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire in
to the expediency of passing a law denantonalzing
persons who go abroad to escape the draft, and re-
quiring application for naturalization in case they
want to be restored to the privilege of citizenship
We hope that the law win be adopted and the
cowardv shirks receive their deserts
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-16

ABOLISHED. The Department Of the Susque-
hanna has been abolished by order of the War De
partment and the Department of Pennsylvania
established, with Headquarters at Philadelphia,
Gen. Cadwallader being in command. Brig. Gen.
Ferry headquarters are now established at Cham
bersburgh
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NJ. A. POINTS,

a ATTORNEY AT LAW, BEDroRp, Pa.
Respectfully tenders his professional services tho
public. ofee with J. w. Lingenfelter, Esq, Juliana
street, two doors South of the ''Menge House"
Bedford Dec g. lS64-tf
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The Richmond Wing is severe upon Sherman
1t says that his present movement is 'an insoIent
disregard Of all the principles Of strategy as ex-
planned and practiced by the masters of the militia
~ art Il That was precisely what the old Austrian
Marshal Wurmser said of Napoleon in his first
italian campaign.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-16

A Union expedition which crossed the Nissis-
sippi River from Memphis, Tenn, and went fifteen
or twenty miles into Arkansas, captured on the 30th
ult, forty Rebel soldiers, including Bngadier-G GEN
eral Adams, an Adjutant, three Captains and one
Lieutenant
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-16

Nashville dispatches of Saturday say that til,
situation is unchanged In the afternoon there wa
some slight skirmishing. On account of the wea
ther, hostilities have ceased.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-16

An important advertisement from the Provost
Marshal, in regard to the correction Of the enroll
ment list is published ia this paper
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-16

A UDIToR'S NOTICE
IA The undersigned having been appointed by the
Orphans Court Of Bedford Co. distribute the balance
the hands of Geo. W Householder, ESQ., Administrator Of
the estate of Wm Sparks late of East Providence Tp
Decd and among the legally entitled thereto
viii meet the parties interested at his Office in Bedford
Friday, the 23d day of December at l O'clock P NJ.
to attend to the duties Of his appointment.
Dec. 9, 1S6f-3t. J.R DURB0RRoW.
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICES.

The Court meets on the first Monday of Decem-
Der ofeach year, at Washington. It's now in ses-
sion. The composition of the Court is decidedly
anti-savery We have no more Dred Scott deci
sions from henceforward.