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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-02
From the TranS-Mississinni,

NEw ORLEANS, May 81, rra PHILADELPHIA,
May 36.-The Picayuas has reliable inforrna-
ton from the Trans-Mississippi Department
Col. Sprague's conference with Kirby Smith
has resulted in nothing OF consequence. The
Rebel Col Smith is disposed TO surrender, but
the Missouri Generals, Parsons and Shelby, de-
mand an amnesty for themselves, which was not
offered in the Presidents proclamation Col.
Sprague returned, accompanied by Missouri
Colonel, who goes TO Washington with him to
confer with the authorities there If the Rebel
Generals are not included in the amnesty they
propose 20 join Macmillan. Their troops are
deserting in great numbers and going home
The people are generally despondent.
A boat was expected down the Mississippi on
the oath. The country was overfowed from
Alexandria to the mouth Of Red River.
The steamship Clinton, from BRACES on the
10th, brings information of afght at Boxo Del
under Gen. Slaughter and the Rebels, in which
the enemy were driven twenty miles towards
Brownsville, when the Rebels were reinforced,
and cur troops rctreated, fighting, and reached
Brazos with loss of p killed, wounded and
missing, including Captain Temple and Lieut..
Sedgwick, of the 34th Indiana. captured. The
Rebel official report magnifes our force and
claims a big victory, but admits loss of forty
killed.
Parties from Northern Mexico represent the
Liberal party as growing stronger and popular,
and it is believed they viii soon possess all the
mort thern part of the country
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-02
Woitzel's Order Respecting the Virginia
Legislature.

The following piece of history appeared in a
Washington paper of The 25th, intended, no
doubt as a relief for General We;tzel, who, it
was said by the radical press, had acted in the
matter without Executive authority;
Headquarters ARMIES OF TIE UNITED
States, CRY PolNT, April 6, 1865.-N29r-
General Wetsel, Richmond, "a: 1t has been IN
tmated TO me that the gentlemen who have act-
ed as the Legislature Of Virginia in support Of
the rebellion may now desire TO assemble at
Richmond, and take measures to withdraw the
Virginia troops and other support from resist
apce TO the General Government.
IF they attempt it, give them permission
and protection until if at ali, they attempt some
action hostile 10 the United States, in which
case you viii notify them, giving them reason
able time to leave. and at the end Of which
time arrest any WHO remain. Allow Judge
Campbell to see this, bat DO not make it public.
Yoprs, &c,
'Signed) 4. LINCOLN"
II Is stated that Gen. Weitzei received the
order through the hands Of Senator WiikinsoD,
on the mo, ming Of the 7th Of April; that Wet
eel saw the committee, who prepared call,
which he approved for publication. On the
l2th, however, Wei!zel received telegram from
the President in Washington to auuul the call,
as the necessity for it had passed.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-02
The News.

General SchoieI3, commanding in North
Carolina, has issGed an order for the govern.
ment of freedmen in his department. The or,
der declares the former masters guardians Of
minor, aged and i1iran negroes who are with
out relations capable Of supporting them; for.
bids all abla bodied negroes 10 leave their homes
or live in i1eness, so as to compel others to
maintain their parents, children or younger
brothers or sisters; allows adults free from tie
abova obligations to seek employment wherever
they please, and leaves employers and servants
to agree upon the wages TO be paid Officers
are to be appointed in each district to carry ou:
the provisions of this order.
On Thursday an election was held IN Virgin
ia for members OF the legislators The Wash
ington correspondent Of the New York T,ibaro
says that ''the disunionists swept Virginia as
far as known. In the Alexandria district
William Dalany, Fairfax Court House, who
has Q bitter hatred 10 the Union and b2cams
cripple in the rebel service, has been elected to
the Senate, and J. A. English, 90 less bitts-, 10
the House. English took The oath of allesi-
ance only the night before be announced him
self as candidate"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-02
One More Step to a Perfected Union,

We are unqualifcdly rejoced that we were
able yesterday to lay before our readers the proc
lamation of President Johnson which raises the
blockade, hitherto held upon all the ports in the
Southern States, from all commercial ports
with the exception of those in Texas. If any
further evidence had been required to prove that
Andrew johnson was still true to his old record,
the maintenance of the rights and jealous care
for the best interests of the people, this procla-
nation supplies it.
Fully appreciatirg the wants of both sections,
add realizing how potent bond Of reunion
would be uninterrupted commercial intercourse
between the North and South, no sooner did
wisdom see the first hour when it were well that
restrictions upon such intercourse should be re-
moved than it has been done Under the free
interchange of opinion, and from the mutual
adEaG.ages ariaing from thi, order, ii Will not
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-02
RAturninp tn the Fold,

We are glad to learn that many Of those who
were formerly Democrats, but who were Undue
ed to leave the party because of their anti-sla-
very prOclivities, and since the beginning of the
war, because of desire to sustain the gov
ernment," are now returning to their first love,
Democracy. The war being over and slavery
abolished, upon other issues they stand where
they stood in the time of Jackson, Van Buren
and Polk, and thus find themselves again in the
ranks Of their former party. Men who have
acted ON what they considered principle, in tenn
porarily leaving the party, We heartily welcome
back. But the selfish tricksters who left US for
the sake Of office and emolumeAt, can never
more regain the confidence, or respect, of the
Democracy
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-02
The Correspondence between General
Halleck and Sherman.
Genera! Hatleck 10 General Shs,D,g,

Camera! 91Etecf 10 GeasraL SRerasqn
rs you will be in Richmond in few davs
allow ne TO offer yen the hospialities Of nv
house here, where shalt be gratiic,i TO receive
yoa and contribute to- make your soiourn ere
agreeable.
General Sherman 10 Generai H1iI.cs.
Your pronered hospitality is respectfully de-
clined. | had hoped to pass !hrough Richmond
without The painful necessity Of meeting YOU
Your recent advisory despatch 10 the War De.
pariment is sufficient explanation.
General Halieck 10 General Shvmqn
! regret your declining ny invitation, and
the unfliendly spirit manifested in your note.
If you knew the feeling in which you are held
at the WaI Department In reference to your a.
grecEaent with JohIson, you would appreciate
the motive Of my despatch to which you refer.
Permit me TO assure you of my kind feeling to-
ward you personally, and my high admiration
for your services.
General Shermau TO General Hatieck
] think | understand both the circumstances
and the men sufficiently web 10 appreciate the
motives Of your despatch. Bot! you and Mr..
Stanton sent Inc warning to beware Of assas.
sins. did not then know that the authors Of
the warning were themselves the assassins had
to fear
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-02

be long ere the fullest ard freest harmony viii
exist, and both sections be welded together by
the adamantlne links of interest, not to mention
the still stronger bond Of old associations and
common heritage il the glorious memories OF
the Past.
Aud as the war is at length endea--as all
armed resistance to legitimate authority has van
ished, the attempt to exercise the privileges OF
belli9erent rights is justly deomed piracy, and
declared liable to punishment as such. Coming
out of the throes Of our giant struggle with the
national life of the Republic inyigorated and
the full power of unparalleled strength in force,
it is absolutely necessary for the vindcaton OF
her honor that all attempts by foreigners 10 IN
suit or TO defrand the national existence IN this
manner should be TINS instantly and promptly
checked.
The proclamation further removes all restfIc"
tons, save such as are ineeparable from due
execution OF the Internal Revenae laws, upon
intercourse, commercial or otherwise, with ali
the country east of the Mississippi. FOR this
prompt and speedy attention to the interests and
prosperity of the people, President johnson de-
serves the warmes. Communications True TO the
old instincts of his political faith, and guided
by the unvarying principles OF Democracy now
as in former days, he Is practically engaged IN
demonstrating the wisdom Of that political faith
by these official acts, whose effects SO preg-
nant with good for the entire nation The Whole
country will realize speedily and benignanlly
the UcmUffount results of liIis wise, prudent 8nd
commendable policy Of the President-LoAst'-
f,iti0r1} Union
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-02

Of regard, il Il favor | wocld ask; and ASSURE
yon, gentlemen, shall regard it as enc Of The
highest marks Of respect from any portion Of nv
fellow citizens.
Trusting that | shall continue to merit you,
confidence and esteem il the discharge Of ;bs
high and important duties upon which have
but just entered, and with the best wishes f,,
your health, ETC., individually,
! am, gentlemen, yours truly,
ANDREW JOHNSON
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-02
Democratic County Conyention.

The Democrats of Bedford county are here
by requested to meet in their respective election
districts, on SATURDAY, the 18th DAY OF
JUNE, NEXT, for the purpose of electing del
egates to the Democratic County Convention,
30 be held in Bedford, on
Monday, the 19th day Of jane,
next, at o'clock, z. NJ, which body will place
in nomination County Ticket to be supported
by the party at the ensuing general election
Under the rules, each district is entitled to two
delegates. The Democrats of the several dis
tricts are also particularly requested to choose
Vigilance Committees for the coming year and
TO return their names to tie Chairman Of she
County Committee.
@. Z. SHANNON,
Chm Dem Co Committee
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-02
The Surrender Of the Trans
Mississippi Rebel Forces.

WASHINGTON, May 81, 8:8oPM
.Hcjor Gsasy2l Dir:
A despatch from General Candy, dated at
New Orleans yesterday, the 26th inst, states
arrangements for the surrender of the rebel for
ees in trans-Mi8sisippi Department have been
concluded
They include the men and material of both
the army and lie navy. EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Sec'y of War.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-02
General Jail Delivery.

Andrew Johnson has ordered the release of
all persons imprisoned by military tribunals du-
ring the war. At least so we are informed by
telegraph. lfthis be true, we say God bless
Andrew Johnson for this act OF mercy We
begin almost to hope that Stanton has found
master. If he wants to retain his place as
Secretary of War, he Will evidently have to
''knuckie down"
IOar thanks are due TO Hon. A H Cof-
ffoth and Hon. G. w. Householder, for yalua-
bic public documents.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-02
PROPOSALS

For roofing the bridge at George Roads Mil 10
Liberty township, will be received at the Comni''
sioners' Office up to June 2lst, 1865. SAID bridge
is 225 feet long and S feet wide. Proposals TO hs
sent to the Clerk at the Office in Bedford.
By order of tbs Commissioners.
June 2, 1865. J. g. FISHER, Clerk
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-02
W. AR RsES-

MILLER-SMITH.- the residence Of
the brides father, on the 7th ult., by the Rev.
B. II. Hunt, Mr. Martin L. Miller and Miss
Caroiino, daughter OF casrar Smith, both Of
this county.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-02
DIVIDEND

A dividend of one half per cent. was declared BY
the Managers of the Bedford and StoYsown Turn
pike Company, 90 the sth day of May, payable OF
de emand.
June 2, 1868. A. z. SCHELL, Sec'y.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-02
important Notice.
TO TAX COLLECTORS.

All Tax Collectors for 1864 and previous years,
are hereby requested 10 make immediate settlement
of their duplicates. The Commissioners have d.
rected me TO issue executions against all Collec-
tors above specified, whose duplicates remain on
settled By the 4rh day Of Sepism5eg next
E. z. KERR, Atty to Comn4issioosfs.
JpHs q, 1868,
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-02

NOTICE TO MERCHANTS.
Your Licenses for 1865 ara now ready and must De
lifted before July list, they will be left vita
an officer for Collection. J. B. FAKQUHAR,
June 2, 1865. Treasurer.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-02
The Emna sty Oath

It is generally known that paroled prisoners,
and other persons returning from the South.
are required, as condition precedent to their
remaining among Us, to subscribe to what Is
popularity known as the Amnesty Oath As
there are many who are entirely ignorant Of
the terms in which the oath is couched, we re-
produce it for their better information. lis
As follows:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:
-, Of the county Of -,
State Of -, do solemnly swear in the pres
ence Of Almighty God, that / viii heucefortb
faithfully support protect and defend he Com
stitutIon of the United States, and the Union
Cf she States t!iereunde-; and that / will, in
Ike manner, abide by and faithfully support oil
acts Of Congress passed during the existing Te-
Dellion with reference to slaves, so long : 50
far as not repealed, modified, or held void by
Congress, or by decision Of the Sdrrcme Court;
and that / VIII, in like manner, abide by and
faithfully support all proclamations of the Pres
ident made during she existing rebellion having
reference TO slaves, so long aud SO far as not
modified Or declared void oy decision of the So.
pEeme Court. So help the God.
Subscribed and sworn To before ne. At Palti-
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-02
a Present Declined.

President Johnson declines to accept hecoach,
span of horses, harness, etc, proffered to him
by citizens of New York, in the following ad-
mirable letter, which cannot fail but give fa-
vorabie impression of the Presidents dignity and
integrity:
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-02
.NITED STATES OF AMERICA

Subscribed and swcEn to before ne, at Balti,
more, this - day of -, A. D, 1855
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-02
WASHINGTON CRY. Nav %

W AsHINGTVN CITYy Nay z.
GENTLEMEN / am in receipt of your very
complimentary note, dated New York, May II,
1868, wherein you request my acceptance of a
coach, span of horses, harness, ETC., as a token
of your high appreciation of my public course.
While fully appreciate the purity of your
motives in thus rendering to me such substan-
tial evidence of your regard and esteem, am
compelled, solely from the convictions of duty
have ever held in reference to the acceptance
of presents by those occupying high official po-
sitions, to decline the offerings of kind and loyal
friends.
The retention of the parchment conveying
your sentiments, and the autographs Of those
who vera pleased to unite in tnts manifestation
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-04-19

Itis rsmarlrable As we'll as significant fact, that
of the one hundred and nine Ia the Legislature Of
Tennessee nine Of them came from the old demo.
ratio party, and enc hundred Of them from the old
wbig party This shows the inetiaatioa Of parties
this Stste 10 go into the rebellion We intend no
reflections upon loyal democrats Iadeed We are
Free . eoRfsss that democrat whe has stood By the
Union, and adhered 30 the old dag. deserves more
credit than whig for he bad to separate nom the
party Cha; brought On the rebellion. Tho Soatberh
democracy aid ali this develsry, aad the Northern
democracy are The only party in the loyal States
who are in sympathy with the traitors. True, wings
in the sonth went into the rebellion, and when they
did they were me&ner than the devil waatsi them
% BE- But All hnnor % the memory and ashes Of
the old whig party for stood firm for the Federsi
4 ninp
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-04-19

ii slecastssIt 81. + bpskssiI 3 s s lssshsyl|
81, was wAfnly fFsai $50 ellisi - b 81
b IA parties. sun tlia y b Canl ~ FRANCS
] Frsr, wm n nNia nssisa q lss sEe
q !, a. the bst Htaia paper g The kiad tAks hAe
and These two laa named gentlemen an
.srvirars az She ed Jaclson IAmisy q pslfiss
ne Nashsiae T.aiaa tins aIlslaes 10 Il:
rms aovERsoa's MESSAGE.
tbs Message snbnilaaa % she aanesal Assslabiy'
vestarsiay hy Cot BfnHAsOW, Win b hand on oufi
arst page II will b. feAa with deep insaeest 81
every citizen in Tenhsssee particularly by those wg|
sgef the napFefaeess u pErxfsw = seslaEs Ct I
eetefAeteAt aed reesse bissh ~ eAe etash
af grasA eeest:nte C tho day sesnpessssis icrcihy
ahd rAkos many snreesliass sad
relative % stsia polscy. which the Gensfai Assesp
|fAy viii do well 70 resPcnd to promptly.
Tho gas6vIlk fTsss-1aas hssssafsss err iasIsh|
s. rs ptslse o. fannoinlses. shns compliments The
|a,assage ..,
Ues ERkoRs NEssAssE
The saoasage a Hovsrner flsownlgv % tAs Cen
prsl Assetnbl win be ieafd % tie tst ras e IS
Pres ibis Hiefnlna a appears - have been drawn
I'm eish A eaea Asst % rare ard delibefatioa; 4
eesuprehehslve n is Fahrs If euheeis End We ust
Ry enlaaatIs wise anA jndiclots IN mant of is eogJ
reainns. A. atafe paper incident % the most Inn
,crtant yeriod w the histEy Uf TenneessN the mes
sssgr thaaid, aud no dcala vii command more re-
stsesS and confederation san ordinarily attaches "a
documents Of The hind
The Nashville Times thus introdaces 4 very long
niitoEial review ef The ae~Age;
GOV BRowSbowis MESSAGE.
The assembling II . stass Legislature aad ths
aessage thereto Of the Goysrnof ara always events
IL signiaeanea and Jf general interest. But On 90
occasion Ike the present. when great political cui'-
auBity, Ahsr safsrtng Tor neagly four years par
alySs in il civil faneons Z restored 70 the health
al performance Of its aatie how much ksaateF must
b public soliStnde Therefore, in publishing Gov,
Brswniews Message to-day Il e1feiso. we fee il I'M
neeosary either 10 apologize for thus occupying g
much Of our spaees or to dreri special aitaitioH V
70 Important document @
4 We know Il viii be read with eagerness in thou
sands Of homes, but with varying emotions By
BONE with joy and gratitude, a AfaipAble eyidenee
that civil law and order, long tFodden gsthsessy
under foot in Tenneee are sc length 10 Be reinstat
. sd by others, With fear and Trembling, ~ Q sign
hat The day Of Just retribation Is rapidly sPpreach
bag
The message Is tefse, practical, msniy, unfinch-
ing and 10 the point. II proposes no eompromiaes
with rebellion, financial or political neither does Il
speak the language Of malice or revenge. Not thai
traitors and their dongs are ignored, but that fhs
one Of The illusions s Sc the tone Of the Judge who
pities the folly that has brought the criminal 70 h
bate bat feels that the majesty Of the law and tn
reorseles neceastes Of Justice must be vindicated
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PE6Hainau0H.

10 Be Aeriss II az tie ebsaties Ia ass StaGs al
ot8<r pers55s aatAorise 70 hold EteetoHs-- Greet
isg
You arc horeby commanded to open and hold az
lstisn ia yqlr oOuntics on the Second Thursday Of
May naxL arr giving reasonable notice thereof and
n accordance with tia Constitution and laws Of The
STATE Of Tcnnessee, fer the election Of member Of
ne General Assembly, from the counties Of Knox
and SEWER in this State 70 Gil thaaxisting vacancy
and due returns thereof make to me according n
haE,
N testimony whereof, I, w. q. Bfownlow, Cover
- nor Of the State Of Tennessee. and Com
: Z, tnAnder in Chief of the forces thereof, have
To- kereInto set my hand and caused the GreA.
- Seal Of the State 70 b affixed at the De-
artueHt In Nashville, this, the 9Th day Of April
|Anno DotniHi, 1865
By The GovernoF ". q. BRawSLoW
EDwARp II. EAST, Secretary Of State.
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MEDrcAL DrEECroRs 0FFIcE

Knoxville Tenn, March 81, 1855.
GgxrtNxx. Allow me % return you and these
you represent nay sincere thanks fsF the very yala
Able present received thfs day.
It's intrinsic worth il much, and duly appreciated
bat Is assocate valae Is indicated BY the language
with which You we're pleased % accompany its
ranamlstal TO me- is nfaitey greater and infinitely
moro difficult express in words.
II is tF1aa che position which involves ngy Official
relation 10 Asylum and other hospitals under my IA
eesion has been, from special causes frsnght With
much labor, care and anxiety, A. well As rsspOnsi-
biity; bot the daties have been performed with a
cheerful willingness which has not fale1 70 pTodce
b full reward.
We each and al should al our own sphere in put
hing down this wicked rebellion and saving tha life
of the Republiei and il meet its obligations, we
shall need no better memory than that united oEi
best efforts with those whose patriotic wisdom and
courageous herosm shall have established Lherts
throughout all tho land, unto all the inhabitants
thereof
In this expression Of your appreciation OF tbs
manner In which / have underworld 70 disehsrg'
my duties, you not only piase me under nsw obi
i2ns and extend fsssh cur su EIe mem
|brance.
While this token--so dtiy ehosen-shslI remind
|me Of aea1ing time. and count all the h0ars min
|uses and Seconds Of my remaining earthly life il
will also suggest that
+ We live in iesis, not ysArs IN iacushts Rfe4hs
In feelings, Rat in figures . dial
we shaai4 count time by heart throbs; he NEST live
Who thinks nost-fssls the hoblest -se,s the best.
am gentleman. ycur obt servant,
JOSIAH CCKTIs,
Surgeon and Med. Dir
ITS Res. Jso. a. Bgaaas Hospitrl CisPIa,is atd
others, C6rssaittss.
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