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Stanton and JEFF, Davis.

Permit me 10 describe one of the early scenes
IN the grand drama, the last act Of which has
not yet been played.
1t was during the session Of Congress. the
winter preceding the Charleston Convention.
that grave Senator occupied, the attention Of
tue Senate on the state of the nation. His 50.
lamuity of rnanncI, h;a c;>. plio,y OF style, l.s
extreme views on the subject of state rights, all
proved the sincerity Of the speaker, and recall
ed to memory the figure, voice, and sentiments
OF the dead Calhoun. The voice seemed mora
like the emanation of a spirit than the uttered
convictions Of the man who was destined to 5e
the leader of the great rebellion. 4 sort of awe
spread over the Senate chamber, and even Wade
and Sumner, and Chandler listened with an a.
tentlon akir TO respect. Among the auditory
there was one who seemed more than the rest
absorbed IN the scene before him. The Senate
adjourned, and Stanton FASTENED from the Ser
ate chamber 10 one of the great hotels of Wash
lngton, and asked to be Shown to the room of
the venerable Gov. Nedary, Of Ohio. Scarce
ly had he entered when, with voice full Of
passionate energy, he Observation-Disclosures,
have just heard Davis, and, by all the gods, be
IS the greatest of living statesmen! The South
Is right, and Davis must be the nominee Of the
Charleston Convention; and to SECURE that end.
you must come 1T once to Washington and take
charge OF the government organ"
Gov Medary suggested that there were Ger
tain reasons why such an arrangement might
not be acceptable TO Ms Buchanan, when Nr.
Stanton replied
Il will lock to that, will be responsible for
that! | will 60 at once to the White House, and
in two hours from now will see You again"
Medary waited, Stanton returned but for
reasons unnecessary here TO narra.e, the scheme
failed. This was the opening scene which pre-
ceded the rebellion, and Edwin II. Stayton play
ed the chief role as the advocate of southern
rights, and tie special friend of Jefferson Davis
Governor Medary sleeps in an honored grave,
bat there are yet three living witnesses to the
truthtuness OF this narrative. One is a state
prisoner who lies in chains at Fortress Monroe;
another is his jailer, who declared the prisoners
views TO be just, and who sought to place the
man he now holds in irons, in the Presidential
chair; the third and last is the venerated James
Buchanan. This IS but stray scrap of histo-
ry, but 1t is not unworthy Of being presented
World VoICE. FROM THE GR,,r
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Trade and Finance.---lo65 and 18ec

Indications throughout all the daDart,rS.
OF business and enterprise favor the conc,,s:
that the year 1865 WILDE marked by ,aa..' ,.'on
depression. War made high prices, anJ ''Sl -,
transition from high TO low prices is ipsor,. .I'
bic from stagaation. Nobody will produce e..
a future market while laborng under the =.
preston that prices are steadily tending to La
er figures, because Of the direct loss Tbef
ing in the public mind on the subject ,ons.
assured on this point before there can bo az
activity IN trade or enterprise in busioa~'!
Until buyers feel that the market has oLe.
touched bottom, they will live, as The ryls s.,.
''hand to mouth" consuming as little as mss;
hie. Consequently, to meet demand Em;+a,
from such cause, production caunot be ae,iro
The coal trade and It's prospects for the c,yr.r,
year fairly Illustrate most other pursuits
Consumers are taking Just as little co,, ..
viii answer their immediate wants, feeling tbss
the price must soon come dcwn. The re,.a
dealer from the same cause narrows bs ST.
as much as possible. The coal miner. fesr;,~
an accumulation Of stock on hand, tells h. ~
ners that he cannot longer continue last vosr.,
wages, and The miner experiencing little absto
nent 10 the prices OF living, feels that he CON
not afford to come down ii the price of bis u.
5o-. The coal operator complains that he can.
not produce coal at old charges ami sell il ..
present, and probably lower prices, and to ..
void piling his coal, cessation Of prodgct;,,
is the consequence, and now, throughout tia
coal region labor is at a stand-still, and rka,,
to remain so until the present supply, which !,
| becoming short, is exhausted, and consume.
from tie scarcity of the article, consents to ~
the prices demanded, and which will war;
the continuance Of old wages, or the rnns,
feeling the pressure Of circumstances. comnro,
misses with the operators and the popular feel.
ing, as to general adjustment all around
Bat While all this is trans spiriHg, uccagtg;s.g
and inactivity rules the hour, and h..g a "A.
isfactory arrangement as to prices is reached
the coal season will have pretty much passo9
and the result will be, little coal and Of copr.a
little laoor, at less reduction Of prices th4n /.
ought 20 be afforded at, ana no enterprise All
By the end of the season, all parties viii ba
poorer, and all prices having touched Bottom.
BE year 1866 will start on frazer fouDs,.
ton, with each laborer. and each capitalist fssI
ing that The lowest point has passed, and that
increased demand will steadily advance prices
thus stimulating production and giving spirit
and energy to enterprise, What IS true Of the
coal trade is true also OF the manufacture of
iron, and, indeed, OF ali the industrial pursuits.
A dull year for the necessary transition from
war prices to those Of peace IS a thing almost
unavoidable. Let us use the season Cf tFans.
tion wisely and economically, and thus be the
better prepared for the good time coming"
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Gen. Grants Congratulatory Address,

Lieutenant General Grant has issued the fol-
| lowing congratulatory address to the armies -
WAR DEPARTMENT. ADJUTA2;r- GENERAL s
OFFICE WASHINGTON, d. c., June ,, 1865
General Orders No. 108.-Soldlers of the Ar
mics of the United States:-By your patriotic
devotion TO your country in the hour of danger
and alarm, your magnificent fighting, bravery
and endurance, you have maintained the su-
premacy of the Union and the Constitution,
oveTthrown all opposition to the enforcement Of
the laws, and Of the proclamation forever abol-
ishing slavery, the cause and pretext of the re-
bellion, and opened the way 10 the rightful au-
thOrities to restore order and inaugurate peace
on permanent and enduring basis on every
part of American soil. Your marches, siages
and battles, IN distance, duration, resolution,
and brilliance of resnl:, dim the luster of the
worlds past military achievements, and will
be the patriotic precedent in defence of liberty
and right in all time to come, In obedience to
your country's cali, you left your homes and
families, and volunteered in its defence.
Victory has crowned your banner and secur-
ed the purpose of your patriotic hearts, and
with the gratitude Of your countrymen, and the
highest honors great and free nation can ac-
cord, you will soon be permitted to return to
your homes and families, conscious of having
discharged the highest duty of American citizens.
TO achieve these glorious triumphs, and Sc
cure TO yourselves your fellow-countrymen and
posterity the blessing Of free institutions, tens
of thousands Of your gallant comrads have fall
len, and sealed the priceless legacy with their
lives. The graves OF these grateful nation
bedews with tears and honors their memories,
and viii ever cherish and support their stricken
families.
(Signed.) u. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant General.
Official & D. TogsxSp, a. A. G.
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0. f. SHANNON,
Chm. Dem. Co. Committee
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION

At the last formal meeting Of the Democrat
&c State Central Committee, 1t was resolved that
the State Convention should be called to meet
at Harrisburg on Wednesday, the 2lst day Of
June inst. But having since learned from a
majority of the Committee, and been advised
by many ether leading Democrats Of the State,
that postponement to a later day, would, on
many accounts be acceptable, and is generally
red hereby give notice that the next Deni-
,oeratic State Convention of Pennsylvania, VIII
convene at the Hall of the House of Represen-
tatives, in the city of Harrisburg, on THURS.
DAY, the 24th day of August next, at one
o'clock, F. NJ. c. L. WARD
Towanda, June !, 1865. Chairman.
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Gen, Sherman.

The hero of the Cotton States is just now re-
ceiying good share Of the abuse which the
Jacobin Radicals are SO ready to heap upon the
heads Of those who do not square their conduct
with their ideas Of politics But the General
dissipates the clouds under which these bastard
fellows would place him, as easily as he scatter
ed the armies of Hood and Johnston. HIS tes-
;imony before the Committee on the Conduct Of
the War, doesn't leave grease spot Of Haileck
and Stanton. The papers that lave a@sailed
him, should, in justice to the General, publish
his testimony. VIII they do it?
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The National Debt.

The Secretary Of The Treasury has published
statement Of the public debt, from the books
of Treasurers' returns and acquisitions IN the
Department on the 3lst Of May, 1865. The
recaptulation shows the amount outstanding
bearing interest in coin to be eleven hundred
and eight millions, one hundred and thirteen
thousand, eight hundred and forty-two dollars
the interest being sixty-four millions, four hum
dred and eighty thousand, four hundred and
elghty-nine dollars and fifty cents.
The debt, bearing interest in lawful money,
is one thousand and ffty-three millions, four
hundred and seYcnty-six thousand three hund-
red and seyenty-one. The interest being sixty
millions, one hundred and fifty-eight thousand,
three hundred aad eighty-four dollars and fifty
two cents.
Debt on which interest has ceased, seven hun
dred and elghty-six thousand two hundred and
seventy dollars. Debt bearing no interest,
four hundred and seventy-two millions, eight
hundred and twenty-ninc thousand, two hun
dred and seventy dollars and ffty-scven cents
Total Indebtedness, twenty-six hundred and
thirty-tive millions, two hundred and five thou
sand, seven hundred and lifty.three dollars and
fifty cents.
Interest both in gold and paper, one hund-
red and twenty-tour millions, six hundred and
thutg-eight thousand, eight hundred and sew
cnty-four dollars. Amount of legal-tender
notes in circulation, six hundred and fifty-nine
millions one hundred and sixty thousand, five
hundred and sixty-nine dollars. These include
four hundred and thiry-two millions, six hun
dred and eighty seven thousand, nine hundred
and sixty-six dollars, of the new tissue; and
one hundred and sixty millions, one hundred
and forty-three thousand, six hundred and
twenty of compound interest notes, under act
of June 30, 1864. The uncalIed for pay req
uisitions are forty Millions one hundred and
fifty thousand, and the amount in the Treasury
over twenty-five millions The amount OF frac-
tiopal currency is twenty-four millions, six hun
dred and sixty seven thousand dollars.
zrAt picnic a. Albany, last week, two
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-09
Vallandigham's Letter.

We publish, on our outside, a very able doc
ument from the pen of Mr.. VALLANDIGHAaI.-
It contains nothing which can give offense to
any one but, on the contrary, discusses the
political questions of theday in q calm, straight
forward aud very statesman-like manner. We
invite all who may chance to see this paper, to
give Mr.. Fallandigham's views their attentive
and unbiased consideration.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-09

THE. CHEMISTRY or MEDIcIEE. Among th(
special delights which have SO richly repaid our
visit TO New England was the inspection, it wa.
our privilege to make of Dr. J. c. AVER & CO.
Laboratory, at Lowell Although we knew by
hear-say, that it was large, yet we were surpris-
ed when we came into view of its real manai.
tude, and still more by the extent and compli-
cation Of its truly immense business. The
whole massive structure is in fact one vast chem.
ieal laboratory, in which the processes of this
wonderful art are constantly going on Medi.
co-chemicaI science has found that the curative
properties Of any substance exist in some one
or more Of its component parts. Thus the rem
edial effects of opium are due solely to the NOR
phla Ii contains, although this is but one-eigh-
toenth part Of is weight; the other seventeen
parts are gum, extractive and inert or offensive
matter. DR.. Ayers system separates the med
ical properties of each substance employed and
we are here shown the processes by which the
rlTtues of each remedial agent are chased through
the aiembics until they come out completely pure
at last. These concentrated, purified medical
properties, or virtues, are finally combined TO-
gether to produce the remedies which have made
themselves a reputation for unrivaIled excellence,
all over the world Not only does the Doctor
disclaim all secrecy in his art and explain every
process and every particular, but he maintains
that this is the only process by which the people
can be supplied with the best possible remedies
which his remedies are made are published in
the medical Journals and have been presented
to large part of the medical Faculty of the
United States, and are constantly sent by mail
to such physicians as apply Cor them Daily
Chronicle, San Francisco.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-09

SUDDEN DEATH.-We are panied to announce
the death of our estimabIe friend, John Smith,
ESQ, of Schellsburg, which took place on
Wednesday night of last week, willie Mr.. Smith
was walking homeward from a prayer meeting
at which he had been in attendance. But few
days ago, he was in our office, seemingly in ro-
bust health, and in the most cheerful spirits.
Truly, SIN the midst Of life we are in DEATH"
awe are such stuff as dreams are made of,
And our little lives rounded with 4 sleep.''
Deceased was a most exemplary citizen, a
true christian, man respected and beloved the
most by those who knew him best. His loss
will be severely felt in the community in which
ha Liked and @ @tbe Faaes sEA? fas Rsttn 6g honored
with any trust in the gift of his neighbors May
our departed friend rest in peace.
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Democratic County Convention.

The Democrats Of Bedford county are here
by requested to meet in their respective election
districts, on SATURDAY, the / 7th DAY OF
JUNE, NEXT, for the purpose of electing del
egates to the Democratic County Convention,
10 be held in Bedford, or
Norsday, TIE 1914 day Of June,
next. at o'clock, P. 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 10 choose
Vigilance Committees for the coming year and
TO return their names to the Chairman Of the
County Committee.
0. f. SHANNON,
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-09

@ABsESr.-'The editor is again absent,
which viii account for the lack Of our usual
Aariety.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-09

''Now, to be plain, we know several dozen
OF colored men that we would sooner see march
to the ballot box and cast their ballots than an
equal number Of CoPperheads we can name"
The organ Of the opponents of the Dernocra-
cy IN this place, uses the above language in its
last issue. We presume that when some of the
prospective "Repubyican'' candidates for county
offices, come around begging "Copperhead"
votes, the above precious morceau will, perhaps
be remembered for their benefit.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-09

DAvIs.-Jefferson Davis has been indicted
for constructive treason" by grand Jury of
the District of Columbia, and will probably
SOON be brought to trial. The Indictment has
been prepared under an act Of Congress of 1890
which provides that
'lt any person or persons owing allegiance
to the United States of America, Shall lew war
against them. or shall adhere to their enemies.
giving them aid and comfort within the United
States or elsewhere, and shall be thereof con-
victed, on confession in open court, on the tes.
timony of two witnesses to the same overt act
of the treason whereof he or they shall stand
indicted, such person or persons shall be ad-
judged guilty of treason against the United
States, and shall suffer dcath.''
The witnesses TO appear against him are
Francis P Blair, Sr., John B. Clagett, General
M. D. Hardin, Thomas J. Mourny, M. d. Z.
Kirk, and John H. MCheny, whose testimony
will be IN relation to the attack on Fort Ste
vens, near Washington, last summer, at which
Davis is presumed to have been constructiyelv
though not personally, present.
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Capitulati0n of Kirby Smith.

New YoRK, June 3.-The New Orleans pa-
pe1s received here contain the details Of the
surrender of Kirby Smiths forces The ca
pltuiation was completed on the 25th of May.
Gen. Buckuer, it appears, conducted the last
capltulaton, as lie did the first, at Fort Don
eison. He showed General Candy indisputabie
authority to act for Smith. The Rebel navy
was represented by Captain Garter
General Dick Taylor was present. Il IS
probable, therefore, that competent Federal
force will move forward at once to occupy the
principal cities in Texas. In the meantime the
Rebel representatives will remain within our
lines 10 give counsel and advice as to social or
der, while General Smith proceeds through bis
department to prepare the. people for coming
events
a petition is in circulation in Mobile, to lres-
dent Johnson, for the adoption Of measures to
bring Alabama again into the Union.
New York, June 3.-Advices from New
Orleans give tie details of the surrender of
Kirby Smiths forces, but the main facts have
already been stated. The report says that
some of the Rebel Generals requested permission
to be allowed to take twenty thousand men
across the Rio Grande to the assistance of
Juarez
The rebel generals were very anxious to OBJ
tain permission to snip and sell cotton enough
10 pay their troops, but the scheme fell through.
The rebel General Price has gone to Galveston
on the transport Clinton, and Generals Buck
ner and Brant have returned to Alexandria,
accompanied by General Heron, who will ar
range for the occupation of the country by the
Union forces. General Bai!ey's expedition from
Mobile arrived at Baton Rouge, and were well
received by the people along the whole line of
march.
No armed bodies were seen, except few
guerrlllas party of whom dashed into our
lines at Eton, Mississippi, and shot one of our
men and escaped, though the citizens cooper
ated with our troops in the attempt to catch
them.
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RETURNED.-Capt. T. H. LYONS, late of the
22d Pa. Cavalry, has resigned and returned to
his home in this place. Captain Lyons served
faithfully and gallantly during almost the entire
period Of the war. His numerous friends in
this vicinity viii be glad to hear of his return.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-09

eSAt picnic at Albany, last week, two
w0oden-legged men ran q race for $23
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DESTROYED BY FIRE.-The barn Of Mr.. Jas.
Burns, of Napier tp., was destroyed by fire a
few days ago. It IS not known how the flames
oriuinated
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-05-30
Explosion at Mobile.

CHICAGO, May 29.-The Tribune has a
special dispatch from New Orleans, dated
26th, which says:
The ordnance depot aud magazine at Mo-
bile exploded at o'clock yesterday. The
shock was terrific. The city was shook to
its very foundation. Squares of buildings
were destroyed. Five hundred persons
were burned in the ruins. Loss estimated
at 100000. The origin OF the explo-
sion has not yet been ascertsined. -.-..--
MEMPHIS, May 81, via CAIRO 29.-The
Bulletins New Orleans special of the 26th
inst, says:
Ou the evening of the Gath the maiu
ordnance depot, in MarshalPs Warehouse
Mobile, was blown up with terrible ex
plosIon. About three hundred persous
were killed, and many wounded. Thou.
sands were buried in the ruins.
Eight thousand bales of cotton was de.
stroyed.
The steamers Col. Cowles and Lady Dale
with all on board we're entirely destroyed
A great portion of the business centre O.
the city was badly damaged.
The loss is estimated at three millions
Gen. Granger rendered prompt 'reliet t.
the sufferers.
The cause of the explosion is uncertain
Ordnance stores which were surrendered
by Dick Taylor, were in course of remova
when it occurred.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-05-30

heSotUed, That we recognize and accept
the fact. that the State Of Mississippi is sur.
rendered 70 Federal Jurisdiction add sub
ect to Federal authority.
That we favor and desire an immediate
reorganization of the civil Government of
the State, and prompt restoration of the
Stdtu quo ante bellum."
That We are willing to co. operate with
the Federal authorities, in an earnest effort
TO promote peace and tranquility in this
community, and as far Rs our Influence eS.
tends, to other and adjoining neighbor.
hoods.
That with-Ihis manifestation of peaceful
feeling on our part, we invite correspond.
ing action from the Federal authorities ::
and in order that We may be better prepar-
ea for peaceful deliberations among our
selVes, We Ask generous protection for
our persons, our families and our possess
sions, while considering the grave respon.
Stbilities SO suddenly thrown upon us,
That We depTecate the continuance of all
irregular and unauthorized warfare, by
guertllas OF others, and will do whatever
We can In good faith, to disconntehance
and discourage the presence of armed
bands among US.
The Mississippians resident at Memphis
and vicinity, have called meeting and
adopted the following resolution:
ResOlucd, That we heartily indorse the
policy of the Government of the United
States With regard to slavery, and that we
deem it the duty Of the Convention at
Vicksburg to adopt such measures as will
place Mississippi in her practical relations
With the Government as speedily as pos
sible. ....
On the sth instant, a gathering of people
took place at Milton, Florida. Among
those who participated in the proceedings
were Judge Cullen, Alfred Holley, Daniel
Hill, Captain Dycur, and Messrs Macarthur
and Potter. Resolutions of the most pa
triotic character were adopted unanimously
aud delegates appointed to attend the
Convention to be held at Pensacola on the
Gath instant.
Reason is rapidly resuming her sway at
the South, and coucilistory policy on
the part Of our Government toward the
deluded masses is all that is required, to
awaken. On enthusiasm among them for the
Union, only equalled by that for secession,
which fOur years ago swept over the
Southern States.