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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-23
TERRIBLEEATRHQUAKF-oURI0Ug PHEEOME.
NON.

A correspondent Of the Detroit Advertiser.
writing from Victoria, Vancouver Island, Nov. 7
says
| On the mornin.y of the I'd inst, orr citizens
were aroused by severe shock Of an earthquake,
which has since caused not little fear and excite
ment throughout the island 1t commenced with
slight trembling or heaving Of the earth which
was followed by a heavy rumbling sound, Ike
heavy guns firing at distance About FIVE Sec
onds elapsed, when a second and heavier shock
took place. which aroused most Of the Inhabitants
from their slumbers. This was again followed by
third and still more vioIentone. The last. which
was Itself adouble one, had an appreciable inter
va between the two pulsations 1t raised and
shook the ground from North to South every
building in town being rocked by it.
Children screamed with fright, ladies rushed
from their bedrooms with terror, horses pricked
their ears and trembled and dogs crouched away
bowling, with their tails between their legs. The
bedsteads of many people rocked SO perceptibly
as to touch the walls, though standing ordinarily
two inches from them Mirrors, furniture and
services ratified, cornices were seen to move over
the heads of the recumbent spectators, and their
ears were filled with the noise of grinding bricks
and mortar. The lighter articles in many stores
were displaced from the shelves, and some crock
cry was broken There was no serious damage
done to property that have heard Of, except the
hurting down Of one new chimney, which broke in
the roofs Of some wooden buildings as it fell It
seems that the effects were not confined to the
land alone, as within few seconds of the occur
renee there was very marked increase in the vol
ume of the waves in the Straits of Fuca. / was
yingin bed upon the first floor, and the effect, as
near as can describe it, was similar to that Of
person lying on bench in railway waiting room,
within few feet of heavy train, travelling at the
highest rate Of speed
1t has been suggested that Mount Baker, which
isin Washington Territory, about 400 miles dis
tant, has been unusually quiet of late, and that
little more action on the part Of our volcanic
neighbor might relieve this coast of a recurrence
of these disturbances
Nov. sth.-I have had the pleasure of convers-
ing with gentleman who has just arrived from
the neighborhood of Mount Baker He says that
the top Of the mountain probably upward of a
mile in width, has entirely collapsed within the
past few days. When he was nearest the noun
tain, however, the atmosphere was too thick to
render accurate observation possible. In coming
down the river yesterday, the weather being fine
and clear, the extent of the alteration was plainly
visible. 1t would be difficult to estimate the enor-
nous mass of matter displaced, but if measured
by tons, it must amount to thousands of millions.
How far, or if any way, this fall was connected
with the recent earthquake, are questions I gladly
leave to scientific men to discuss As near as 1
can learn, about 700 feet of the main peak have
disappeared leaving large fat surface on top.
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Gen Thomas troops have taken position about
three miles south of Nashville, and formed in line
OF battle. Skirmishing and cannonading occurred
near by. Eleven hundred and seven prisoners
have been sent in from the fight of the 30th A
great battle is momentarily expected
General Grant telegraphed to the War Depart
ment on Thursday LIST inst, that the Richmond
Examiner of that day admits that Sherman win
succeed in reaching the sea-coast. 1t is also adj
mitted that he has crossed the Oconee.
Port Royal IS. G. dates to the 9th have been
received General Foster had issued orders for
the enrolment of citizens for home protection. -
The q. s. troops were to move Immediately, but
in what direction was not known. After the yes
sci left Port Royal, heavy and quick firing was
heard
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-23

LIP AMONG THE INDIANS. are SO Ac-
customed to look upon pa and ma as the most nat
ural articuatons that we can hardly imagine a
language without them. We have been told over
and over again that the names for father and
mother in all languages are derived from the first
cry of recognition which an infantcan articulate,
and that it could at that early age articulate none
but those formed by the mere opening and closing
of the lips 1t is a fact, nevertheless. that the
Mohawks, of whom | knew an interesting speci-
men at Oxford, never, either as infants or grown
up people, articulate with their lips. They have
no p, b, m, +, v,W,-no labials of any kind and
although their own name Mohawk would seem to
bear witness against this, that name is not word
of their own language, but was given to them by
their neighbors. Nor are they the only people
who always keep their mouths open, and abstain
from articulating labials They share this pecu-
iarity with the FIVE other tribes who together from
the so-called Six Nations The Hurons likewise
have no labials, and there are other languages in
America with similar deficiency, Muller,
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FROM THE JAMES.
Thanksgiving Winter Quarters.-Dutch Gan
Canal.


CAMP 55TH RECT. P. v, FoRT BuRNHAM, Va.,l
November rs, 1864.
DEAR INQUIRER:
Ihope few lines from the army of the James viii
not come alnlss to you and yours readers although
we have no news OF any Importance to give you
must let you know how Thanksgiving Iay went
off in the army We had very nice dinner of tnr.
key, chicken and cranberries, furnished believe
by the States of New York and Pennsylyania. Every
body seemed glad and joyful that their friends at
home still remembered them and that they had not
forgotten those who are out battling for our good
government. The boys ate their dinner with rel s
lsh Tor 1t IS not cten that they get any of the kind
This morning the apples came around and they too,
were seen deyoured. The day passed off in pleas.
ant manner among the soldiers of the Army OF the
James.
-Four deserters came in last night They say that
the rebs are prepared for u.s. and that great deal Of
dissatisfaction is raging through the ranks gness
that by the time ssold Sherman gets through with
them in Georgia that great deal more tlissatisfac
tion.will exist in their ranks, and at home.
We received orders this morning to put up winter
quarters The nights are pretty cold now. and the
boys need something else besides their shelter tents
to keep them from the cold and rain.
The canal at Dutch Gap win be completed in a
short time The rebel gun boats sheHed it pretty
hard Yesterday afternoon. They are about ten feet
below the surface of the water at present.
The Bedford county bows are all well bel;eva.z. s
Lieut.. j. d. Horn and Lieut. Fl. Hammer are getting
along fine, and liked by all the men under their com
mand.
Every thing is quiet along the lines as usual. But
must close. With the hope of rebellion being
crushed soon ] remain
Yours very respectfully,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-23

SNUBBING Our FRIENDS. are men ex-
emplary in all the duties of life who never pass
day without snubbing somebody, their wives, Of
course natural victims used to be told that they
say nothing and do nothing right) their children,
their servants, their underlings, their acquaintan-
ces, their associates. Every day something has
passed their lips which has acted like a blow at
the time, and worked on the recollection ike a
blister, which has been repeated with querulous
soreness and been passed on to the world as fresh
trait of character which has added to the growing
barrier which daily rises between the man and his
species Not that we can cut him, we do not
even wish to do SO. All the ceremonies of friend
ly intercourse continue to pass between us. there
is no reason they should ever be left off. But at
every encounter he gets showed farther and far
ther away from our secrets. One by one he loses
the key to the hearts of his friends who stand on
the defensive, keep watch, shut themselves up in
his presence with instructive caution, till we doubt
not he often in his inner heart wonders at his own
isolation For our part we are sincerely sorry for
him and we are so conscious besides that men
may have the habit without knowing it that we
would offer one general COUNSEL never under any
temptation to practice talent for setting down,
on people worth caring for. Risk a good deal,
take circuitous route, leave good advice unsaid,
or said in less trenchant telling fashion, bear IT.
ritations, nuisances, what not, rather infict any
sudden wound on your friend selflove. Do not
put him, on your behalf on the duty of Christian
forgiveness. Allow him to rest in some ignorance
of your opinion, even though he may believe it
more to his advantage than it happens to be-
Submit to be incomplete ; sacrifice the pleasure
of being sharp and acute at his expense for it is
very certain that he viii not like you the better,
and very unlikely also that he should himself be
the better for your having made him feel like,
and perhaps look, leke a fool If he is often put
under the apprehension of it, the least that be
expected of him is, that he viii eschew your con-
fdenee, and carefully keep on the windy side of
intimacy Essay on Social subjects.
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A PRAYER.

ask not wealth, but power to take
And use the things lave Alright;
Not years, but wisdom that shall make
Ny life profit and delight.
I ask not that for me the plan
Of good and i'll be set aside,
But that the common lot of man
Be nobly borne and glorifed.
/ know may not always keep
Ny steps in places green and sweet,
Nor find the pathway Of the deep
A path Of safety Cor my feet.
But pray that when the tempest's breath
Shall fereely sweep my way about,
make not shipwreck Of my faith
In the unbottomed sea Of doubt;
And that, though it be mine to know
How hard The stoniest pillow seems,
Good angels still may come and go
On the bright ladder Of my dreams.
I do not ask FOR love below
That friend shall never be estranged
But for the power Of living, SO
My heart may keep its youth unchanged.
Youth, joy, wealth--Fate, give thee these J
Leave faith and hope till life is passed
And leave my hearts best impulses
Fresh and unfailing to the last.
For this count, OF all sweet things,
The sweetest out of heaven above;
And loving others surely brings
The fullest recompense Of love
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MY OWN FIREsIDE.
By ALICE D. NEAL.


care not how fercely 'tis storming
How heavily dashes the rain,
The wind hath an impotent fury,
Its shrieking and bowling are vain.
The curtains, draped close Ger the easement,
Have mufled the sounds as they come;
hear but sorrowful murmur,
That ever is music at home.
For here I can gather ny treasures
OF books, both the new and the old
Rare poems that oft, in their quaintness,
New thoughts and bright faneies unfold.
We fear no s4vexations intruders,"
The rain is our warder to-day;
No visitors surely would venture
This dripping and desolate way.
The fresidc sendeth us greeting
Why linger to glance down the street
The glow and the warmth both invite us
To lounge in cur favorite seat
How cheerfully sounds its low hummingl
How ruddily flashes the fame
All who could resist such soft pleading1
So gently it urgeth its claim.
A blessing on those for whose coming
No ireside flashes its light;
For all who shall wander unsheltered
This chilling and pitiless night.
For glow in our hearts has arisen,
With thoughts of our home and our friends
And pity for sorrow and suffering,
With the music of thankfulness blends.
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DANIEL BORDER.

PITT sTREET, TWO p00Rs WEST OF THE REDFoRD HoTEI,
Bedford, Pa.
Matchmaker & Dealer in JeweIry, SpeetaeIes. Se
TIE KEEPS ON HAND A STOCK OF FINE GOLD
IL AND SILVER WATCHES, SPECTAcLEs 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 not on
hand
apr. s. 1sti4--zz.
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DENTISTRY.

/. N. BoWsER, Resident Dentist of Wood
bury
VNTILL spend the second Monday, Tuesday, and Wed
w nesday, Of each month at Hopewell the remaining
three days at Bloody Run attending the duties Of his
profession At all other times he be found in his Of
fee at Woodbury., excepting the last Monday and Tues
day of the same month"; which he win spend in Martins
burg Blair county Penna Persons desiring operations
should call early, time is limited AN operations war
ranted
Aug. 5,IS64,- If.
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g gpetfg. r
HE WANTS A WIFE.
BIT MRS. R. 8. NICHOLS.

He wants wife and she must be
A model Of propriety
brilliant pattern-wise discreet,
A centre where all virtues meet
GOOd-tempered, just and always kind
As Of heart, as pure in mind
Devoted, tender, gende fair
Accomplishments and culture rare,
Low-voiced, refined, with every grace
An angel half in form and face;
sweet, harmonious, charming thing,
Athis command to weep or sing
He wants wife !--We'n advertise it
Consents to wed-his friends advise it
He wants wife, with modest look,
Whose heart is like costly book,
Which he ia proud and glad to own
Which can be read by him alone.
He wants her slender, too, and tall,
And fair as woman since the Fall
Her eyes-it matters not their hue
He worships blaek--adores the blue
Her hair must, with her loving eyes,
Agree in shade, or compromise.
He wants her sensible and mild
In form a woman-heart ckild;
He wants wife-to love him blindly,
A partnsl he can govern kindly.
He wants a wife for neatness noted
For taste unquestionably quoted;
With wholesome pride very little
Of self-eonccit no jot nor title;
A harmless, guiltless vanity
He'll not object to, if it be
A soft desire that he should praise her.
Indeed, in his esteem 'twould raice her;
He wants her to have youth and health;
He wants her to have beauty, wealth
He wants a careful prudent wife,
To share the nameless ills Of 'ife--
Whose VIII to his may ever answer
A downright '.yes"--not 'if can, sir !"
He wants wife to nurse his joys
To school his girls and spoil his boys;
To make and mend their clothes, when able;
To sit as mistress at his table
To boil his coffee, brew his tea,
To every household comfort see;
To hand his slippers, make his bad
To softly battle his aching head;
To be as fond as she is weak,
And in all things his pleasure seek.
He wants wife (poor, modest man +!
Built on this grand and perfect plan
He'll take her then, for worse, better---
Let us devoutly hope---he'll get her
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JNO. MOWER,
JOSEPH w. TATE,
ArroRNEY At LAW, BEDFoRD

ATTORNEY At LAW, BEDpoRD PA.
WILL promptly attend to collections and all business
wv entrusted to his care Bedford and adjoining
ties Money advanced on Judgmen g, Notes and other
Claims Has for sale Town Lots, in Tatesyie, and St.
Josephs on Bedford Railroad. Farms and unim-
proved land in quantities to suit purchasers
Office oppositethe Banking House Of Reed Schel,
apr. Is, 1S64-I0 m.
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JOHN LgTZ,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

Regularly licensed agent for the collection Of Govern
men claims, bounes, back pay, pensions &c. will give
prompt attention all business entrusted to his
Ofice with J. r. Durborrow, Esq, on Junna Street,
Bedford Pa.
August 18th, IS84.-tf.
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]. L. MARRouRG. ~. d.

Having permanently located respectfully tenders his
ofessona services to the citizens Of Bedford and vi
nifty. Once on Jqana Street opposite the Bank,
door north Ct Hall & Palmers Office
April l. l564-tf.
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RUPP, SHANNON, & CO., BANKERS.
Bedford, Pa.

BANK OF DISCOUNT AND DEPOSIT
COLLECTIONS made for the East, West, North and
" South, and the general business Of Exchange
acted Notes and Accounts Collected, and ReEittanees
G. W. RuPP, 0. Z. sHASxoS, T. BEsEDrcr.
apr is, 1s64-tE
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M. A. POINTS,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, BEDFoRD, PA.
Respectfully tenders his professional services to the
public. Office with j. w Lingenfelter Esq, Juliana
street, two doors South of the ''Mengle House."
Bedford, Dec. g. iS64-tf
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!. y. DURRoRRoW.

ATTORNEY Law, BEDFORD, PA.
Office one door south of the s'Mengel House,
w attendpromptly to all business ntrusedto his
Collections made on the shortest notice.
Having, also, been regularly licensed to prosecute
Claims against the Government, particular attention viii
be given the collection Of Military claims of all
kinds; Pensions, Back Pay, Bounty Bounty Loans, &C.
Bedford apr. s, 1S6l-tf.
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ESPY nj. ALsKP,
4,,r..-,..- To- u

At L'EfIFoEsI1 tA'i
win faithfully and promptly attend to all business
trusted to his in Bedford and adjoining counties
Military claims, Pensions back pay, Bounty, &c. spec
diiy collected
Office with Mann & Spang, on Juliana street. doors
south ofthe Menge House.
-April1, 1S64.-t.
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C.N. HICKOK
DENTIST.
OFFICE IN BANK BUILDING,
.BEDFoRD. PA.
April /, 1s64.-tf.
DIR. q. +. HARRY,

Respectfully tenders his professional services to the
citizens Of Bedford and vicinity Office and residence
Hofus
April i, 1s64-tf
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PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS CARDS.
N. H aExERs

VIII attend promptly to all business entrusted to his
Military claims speedily collected. Office Jul-
ana Street, two doors north of the Inquirer Office.
April l. IS64-tf.
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ALEX. RING,

ATTORNEY AT LAW.
And agent for procuring arrears Of Pay and Bounty
money. Office Julana Street, Bedford Pa.
April /, 1864-tf
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JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, HoPEwELL, BEDFORD COUNTY.
Collections and all business pertaining to his Office viii
be attended promptly. ill also attend to the sale
renting Of real estate Instruments of writing carefully
prepared. Also settling up partnerships and other ac
counts.
April !, ls64-tf.
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KTsT9IELL & LINGENFELVEH

ATTORNEYS AT Law, BEDFORD, PA.
Have formed apartnership the practice Of the Law
Office Juliana Street. two doors South of the Menge
House.
April /, 1s64-tf
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-02
Treasury Bonds, &c.

New YORK, Feb. IA Washington spe.
cial to tie Herald says:
The Secretary of the Treasury has decid
ed not to issue any large bonds, bearing
more than 5 per cent interestr The law OF
1861, authorizing the issue of 6 per cent. 2
year rates, empowered the Secretary to re-
issue in lieu thereof g%reenbacks for all notes
purchased and redeemed before maturity.
1t is understood about 100000 900 were
redeemed or received for customs before
maturity, and on accounted the great scare.
ity Of SIS or $50 notes for the payment of
army. Orders they heve been issued to the
National Bank Company to print this
amount in notes of these denominations for
the use of paymasters.
A special TO the Post dated Washing
ton, Feb. l, says: @
The new call for troops was rendered
necessary by the racent advices from the
South.
1t is certain that the House will agree tt
the section of the Senate bill which pro-
vides that the draft shall be repeated in
each district until the quota assessed is
filled.
Mr.. Warfeld, of Baltimore, who went
South to obtain the exchange of Major
White, of the Pennsylvania Senate, has
returned unsuccessful.
The committee on elections this morn
ing decided another Virginia contested cleo
ton case, refusing to admit either of ths
contestants.
The question of the tax on Whisky was
-, re
mittee this morning. Present indications
are that the Senate committee will disagree
to the House tax on the stock of whisky on
hand.
Mr.. Lewis, Commissioner of Internal
Revenue, who was at first in favor of tax
ing the stock of liquor in the hands Of
dealers, is reported to have changed bis
ground. 1t is believed, however, that the
Secretary of the Treasury favors the impo,
sition of the tax.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-02-02

LEAP YEAR.-If the ladies d~on}tSavail
themselves Of the privilege of this bissex-
tile or leap year, it is their own fault or
their OWL misfortune. During 'leap year"
they have a right to make advances toward
their f~avorite, and if he prove obtuse, to
sharpen his perceptions Of the c%onnublal
s tate. They have a right to suggest that
there was but one Roman general, whose
name might constantly be upon their
tongues end during leap year, and that Tor
was Marius-Mar7y.us! They have a clear
undisputed right to insiuuate that be is no
hero who is afraid to take to "arms, par
ticularly when those arms are nice, delicate,
white, plump ones, and look much better
/. around a gentleman's neck than any!other
comforter" Yes, leap year is with you,
dear ladies, and it should teach you some
thing. Has he not grown fonder, or Is he
still cold as an icicle? Has he not evineed
a disposition to introduce the momentous
question? If not, encourage him. Make
all due allowance for his timidity; for really
men are more afraid Of women than women
are of men. Smile on him! Give him
confidence; then answer him when he pours
his prayer in your ear, like a kind sensible
creature, eyes" Be sure you do this
while the year lasts, for it will pass quickly
away.
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News from the South.

New YORK, Feb. I've have received
a copy of the Richmond Enquirer of las
Friday which contains later news from thu
South than has yet come to hsnd.
A special on the 29th from BrookhaveD
Miss, says Gen. Vert entered Selsertown
near Natchez, and captured 50 p%risoners,6 &C
Wagons and teams, a lot Of cotton going te
Natchez,a and about 80 neSroes.
A despatch from Russellsville, Tenn. dat
ed Jan. q, says the enemy evacuatep Taze
we'll yesterday morning, retiring towards
Cumberland Gap. Maj. Day occupied the
place the same day, capturing some stores
and property. Our troops are being rupid'
ly clothed.
Gov. Vance has offered Gen. Longstreet
enough clething to supply his command.
On the 9th, Oapt. Stracher, of the 4th
Va. cavalry. captured yesterday IL Yam
KEGS with their arms, equipments and
horses, near James city.