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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21
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In the chaste and beautiful language of
the last Bedford Gazette, Some dirty
sheep-dogp with 'helI-conceived array of
dirty words, in lengthy article under the
head of Abolition Ribaldry' uses the fol-
lywing language in speaking Of one Of the
citizens of Bedford:
Why, the mans nature is so cold, Old
Nick viii want him some of these days, to
start an ice cream saloon in he'll. =
Pardonus, dear reader, for obtruding such
language upon you, as that above quoted,
it the Goeette's, not ours. The citizen to
whom the article refers remarked on read
ing it that should he ever be used for such
purpose, he would have the consolation of
knowing that the pusillanimous defamer
who wrote the article would never get any of
the ice cream. If the rich man of the
Bible was thrust into room where not even
drop of cold water could be had, there is
no danger that such wretch as the author
of the article would be placed in room
where ice cream was allowed. The citizen
desires us to make this explanation for fear
that Meyers might desire to fight in some
manner or other.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21
CoPPERHEADs ON NEGRO SUI.
ERAGE.

We have always predicted that the Cop
perhead press would favor negro suffrage i
they could only be sure OF securing their
vote. The following extract from the New
York Daily NecS shows how near we were
right: The South must learn to use the
weapons that have been used against ii: and
the first advantage to be gained is the con-
version of the negro population into an ele-
ment of political power The question is
can the Southern whites control the negro
vote? 'Ifthey cannot, let their opposi-
tion to negro suffrage be firm and energetic.
But if they have faith in their power to di-
rect the political organization of the blacks,
their first step should be to put ballot into
the hands of every adult negro. !'It is a
simple question of policy, and as such we
have suggested its consideration to the
Southern people, For the sake Of Demo
cratic doctrines, we desire that every element
of Democratic strength shall be brought into
the field. 1t is matter for the late slave
holding States to act upon; and we would
have them decide in accordance with their
own conception of what is best for them
selves and for the Democracy.
Here we find the keynote of Copperhead
doctrine. Negro equality, miscegenation,
the ruling race, all are of no account except
so far as they can be used for the benefit Of
the party. If they can get the negro vote,
then by all means heshould vote, but if they
cannot control his vote, then he is not fit to
vote, he's of an inferior race, he is not enti-
tied to equal rights before the law, nay they
have even some doubts as to whether or not
he isreally human being and possesses a
SOUL at any rate he should be required to
serve period of probation, before he is ad-
mitted to citizenship and the protection of
the laws, and he can never be fit to vote
alongside white man All is changed the
moment that it is shown that his vote
can be secured for the Copperhead party.
Then he should vote by all means, he. is as
good as any body if not little better. I'm
der such circumstances a negro at home
would be much better than soldier in the
army. For did they not say emphaticalIy to
the tune of loo, 600 votes that a soldier had
no right to vote.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21

'CopPAHIED WATAH Since our last
issue there has been quite run ON our ho-
tells for 'sCoppahhed watahl' or water
with Niger in it II The Cops are the
principal demandants. Niger ON the
brain and Niger ON the stomach, = we
suppose, win be followed with woody heads
and thick lips We hear that several nice
young ladies who drank several draughts Of
the ''Coppahhed watah' are seeing, nightly,
great visions of negroes of all shades and ST.
yes, and that new demand for constitution
al barriers win be Immediately made by the
leaders to prevent the Union of ebony with
Caucasian hearts and hands. Poor thingsl
How wicked it was for that little imp to
flavor all the "Coppahhed watah. The
idea was original and we expect our Copper
head friends to makeuse of the fayorer upon
all occasions hereafter
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21

WANT TO SEE THEM-The soldiers who
have just returned from the army, are quite
anxious to see those dainty Copperhead
badges worn by the whole Copperhead fra
ternity of Bedford county. Say, Meyers,
couldn't you put yours on exhibition at the
Gazette Office The groans Of the soldiers
wouldn't be more embarrassing than usual.
BY the way, John, ye poet land ye critic, and
ye cotemporary of 0. W. Holmes, candidate
for District Attorney, can't you sport that
neat little badge which you so de6antly
planted upon your tender bosom" when
the creed was assailed year or two ago !
Hang it out, John, you will want the sol
diers to vote for you this fall don't skulk
now, show your colors The soldiers desire
to vote knowingly Hang out your Copper
head on the "6uter walls. -
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21

A STRANGE CONVINCING. The Copper
head party of Bedford county is made up Of
negro buyers, negro sellers, negro catchers,
negro hunters, negro whippers, negro drivers,
secessionists, deserters, Canada skedaddIers,
Western skedaddlers, skuIkers, hospital
bummers, guerrillas, bushwhackers, barn
burners, church burners. amnestied rebels,
rebel sympathizers, Knights of the Golden
Circle, Sons of Liberty and spies. What a
strange mess and yet how true Such is the
material of which the party that has con-
trolled this county for a series of years is
composed to-day. Can any soldier unite his
fortune with so unclean and traitorous a
thing? No, it can not be possible, towards
and skulkers may, but no brave man, no sol
der, such an one as is an honor to the pro-
fession of arms, can.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21
ssJUSTIcE TO THE SOLDIERS OF
THE sCOIfNTRY,,s

The editor OF the Garctte publishes a
prospectus of campaign paper which he is
about to publish. Among other things its
object ii Justice to the soldiers of the
country. This IS rather amusing, in fact
it is the point where the laugh comes in. .
Why, Mr. Meyers. who turned you2 or,
to use a familiar saw. are you only going to
come back on US? We have always tho I
that you and your friends differed, materi-
ally, from our opinion of the soldiers, Per
haps your dictionary makes Lincoln Hire
Iings 'Lincoln's pups, 'Cut-throats, 2
'Despoilers Of the fair South, &c, syno-
nyms with the Brave defenders Of the old
flag, Our patriotic soldiers, The ma
tion's heroes, &C.? If you have such a
vocabulary tell us and we viii make amends
for all mis-statements resulting from our
misunderstanding. IF you have no such ar
Gle how do you expect to come back on
us2' Do you mean to say that we acted
ungraci0usly towards the soldiers when We
voted to extend to them the right of Suf-
frage? DO you mean to say still, as all Cop
perhead leaders so often asserted, that to
extend to the soldiers this right would en-
danger the liberties of the country, because
the soldiers would be subject to military in
fuence; and as a sequence do you now
mean to say that this was not Justice to
the soldiers Of the country? Or, do you
mean to deny that you took part against the
soldiers, and say that you was not t,u7ieel2
If so, allow as to turn your attention to a
thing or two, and see if you have been al
ways right
The truth is we are under the impression
you present very awkward front Do you
recollect who printed about six thousand
tickets against the amendment allowing sol
diers the right of suffrage Who circulated
them throughout this county, as all tickets
of the Copperhead party are always cireula-
ted? DO you recollect how you voted on
TINT occasion? Who electioneered openly
among the Copperheads upon the day of
the election? Declare if thou knowest not
alR DO you know who withheld his hand
from offering single ticket in favor of the
amendment? Did thy house say [ will be-
friend the soldier
Now Mr.. Meyers, there was not one tick
ct against the amendment printed at the
INQUIRER Office, but enough in favor of the
amendment were printed at the Office afore-
said and circulated, for every voter in the
county to cast his ballot in favor of the sol
der 5 right to vote These were the tickets
voted by the Union men. No Union man
in the county voted any other wilfully,
Why did goa not offer to accommodate
some of your friends, if they did have de-
sire to manifest friendship for the soldiers
by voting in favor of the first amendment!
What soldiers have appealed to you, that
you are required to do Justice to the sol
diers ofthe country" Have some of your
tribe an axe to grind?''
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21

CHEAP PIsToIs.-It is quite probable that
a large lot of Copperhead revolvers will be
offered at priUate sale, at the Ordnance De
partment of the Copperhead party in this
county sometime during the fall Large
supplies Of these articles were smuggled into
this county during the last three years for
the protection of the CopPerheads generally.
The war being now over, and the crisis past,
they will no longer have any use for them,
and viii, very likely, return them to the
Ordnance Officer. In addition to the revol.
yers there may be few bowie knives, dirks;
&c. 1t is too bad that 50 much money was
laid mt In this way TO purpooo, and oh,
how humiliating the thought, that the spir-
tied individuals who made investments were
too pnsillanimous to use them.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21

The CHURCH BURNERS. first set
tiers of Napier township, anxious to incul-
cate the teachings of the Gospel and to set
beneath the inspirations of the Book of Life,
erected Jointly, church where all could oc-
casionally assemble and hear the Word Of
Truth. 1t was labor of love, and for many
years the Church stood, doing much good.
When the war broke out the members sus-
tanned the government which had protected
them in their rights and privileges SO long,
the minister prayed for the success of our
cause, the triumph of Northern arms, and
the crushing of the rebellion. 1t was the
inspiration of his God and patriotism. The
traitor heard it and day later the church of
years was laid in ashes. That incendiary is
Copperhead to-day. A school-house was
next used as the place of meeting of these
pious and patriotic people, 1t shared like
fate These fiends will vote the Copper
head ticket, win work for its success, and
should it triumph, glory in it's triumph I
We challenge successful contradiction.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21

THE other day an incident occurred which
shows the superstition which abounds among
certain class Of the deiuded Democracy, 2
as well as the peculiar veneration with which
they look upon any thing purportinr to be
Democratic. 1t so happened that about
ayear since one ofthe faithful was eonserin-
ted into the Federal army. For lone
time he skulked among the mountains of
Bedford county, but Uncle Sam 5 detectives
getting too close upon him, he at last Joined
the army, and became one.of Abe Lincoln
hirelings. He however stin retains his
principles, as would appear from letter
written not long since He wrote to friend
lamenting the almost total deprivation of his
sight, adding that he had sent his Bible
home, being unable longer to read it. Fur
theron, herequested his friend, the Shook
man, to send hima good Democratic paper"
as he had nothing to read. Verify they
have taken unto themselves idols, and the
Gazette has become their Bible.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21
LEGISLATIVE NoMINEEs.

BY reference elsewhere it will be seen that
the Union men of Somerset and Bedford
have re-nominated Messrs. Ross and Arm
strong for Members of Assembly. This is
eminently right and proper. They should
have a denomination not merely because il
IS according to the usages of the party, but
for another and better reason--6ecaase they
are 'cortly Of Il. Their course last winter
met the entire approval of all loyal men.
Like the counties of Bedford and Somerset,
Fulton has her choice, and that choice will
be made known in County Convention in a
unanimous nomination of Gen Moses A.
Ross and Lieut.. D. B. Armstrong. And
after nominating them; we intend to ratify
that nomination at the polls by a greatly in
creased vote over that of last fall. Fulton
Republican.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21

GEN. GRANT AND GREAT REFORMS. II ,ast
week Lieutenant General Grant issued q
general order to the various department
commanders, authorizing them to break un
all the faro banks in the United States.
Major General Palmer, acting under this
authority, appointed Saturday night for a
grand raid on all the faro banks in Kentucky
Every bank in Louisville was closed up and
their stocks confscated. Most of the men
engaged in them got wind of the movement
and left the city. One at Frankfort was
seized and the keeper and dealer arrested,
All others in The State have been shut up.
This descent on the gambling houses, we
understand to be in the interest of the sol
diers. who have been swindled out of thou
sands of dollars and left penniless by them.
It is stated the order viii presently be en-
forced i'm Ohio.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21

R9The Gazette appears to be very much
exercised that we have endeavored to make
an honest livelihood for the last year. We
are sorry that our business should annoy any
one so much, and particularly those who
have taken no pains to assist u.s. Now, VIZ
desire to say that we attend to all business
entrusted to us, promptly and in such a
manner as tesmerit the appreciation of thuse
who employ us, And we have the satisfac-
ton OF knowing that no one action of ours
can be construed into opposition to the libcr-
al government of the United States. What
little money We have made has not been made
out of publishing paper covertly aiding the
enemies of our government as some one we
know of
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21
WHAT HAS BECOME OF THE BARNBURN.

WHAT HAS BECOME OF THE BARNBURN-
Frs ?-Where are those wretehes who burn
ed the barns and other property of the Union
men of st. Clair and Napier townships
Could echo answer it would come in thun-
der tones from hilltop and valley-IN THE
CoPPERHEADPARTY. For weeks and months
the Union men of the above named town
ships were obliged to stand guard with gun
in hand, to protect their property to stand
through many dreary nights to ward off the
torch that was to kindle theflames that were
intended to consume their sleeping families.
And why was this ? Because the Union
men desired to sustain the soldiers in the
field, nothing else. Soldiers, can any one
of you unite with men whose ranks are COM
posed of creatures of this stamp ? or, with
men whose teachings have produced such a
state of feeling Verify, we think not.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21

A CORRECTION. The Gazette corrects our
estimate of the number of military who at
tended the demonstration on tCopperhead
Hill on the 4th of July. 1t asserts that
there were three hundred such persons in at
tendance. This we presume to be correct
The difference in the estimates is owing to
the difference in classification. We meant
veterans who had gone voluntarily into the
service and been honorably discharged.
While the Gazette counted those who had
voluntarily enlisted and deserted, as well as
those who had been conscripted and instead
ofreporting to Chambersburg reported at
Windsor, Montreal and other points in Can
ada. This accounts for the fact that SO few
appeared in uniform and that they were
obliged toappend badges to distinguish them.
The ungenerous government would not furn-
ish those who reported in Canada and at 9th
er rendezvous throughout the Western
States with the National blue and, therefore,
they were obliged to have some other mark
of distinction We make this correction in
justice to the veterans who win understand
that there are several classes or grades in the
military service of Uncle Sam
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21
.eTHE HoME-sPUN DRESS, ;,

We are constantly reminded Of the muta-
bility of all things earthly. Some time since
we referred to the fact that those choice,
sentimental and patriotic songs, The Bon
ME Blue Flag" Maryland, my Maryland, .
and ''Yallandigham, Vallandigham, no
longer greeted the ears of our citizens.
We'haye now to announce that the favor
ite melody, entitled, THE Home Spun
Dress, so universally sung by Copperhead
swains during last summer and autumn,
died with the early spring, and ever since
Grant glorious triumph before the walls of
Richmond, we have never once listened to
its sweet music as in days of yore. Why is
this? We should have thought that since
the stern statesman" had donned the
Home Spun, all our chiyalrous youth,
and not those of the tender gender alone
would have ospircd to the toga. Now that
jeff may at any time, owing to the uncer-
tain tenure by which he holds his life, take
his everlasting leave of his friends, the
query arises, on whom viii his mantle fall?
Who viii be the favored one? With due
Difference to the merits of his many friends
and admirers in this county, we would
suggest the name of that pugnacious indiyid-
nal, the late candidate for the legislature.
who once spoited the Copperhead badge.
the insignia of good standing in the rebel
cause, as the one deserving ofattention.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21

Still MORE fiuHT. "A trumped up letter
In the last Gazette over the signature OF
Philip Morgret, contains still another offer
to fight. How strange itis that all these fel=
lows desire to fight since the war is over.
There was not bit of fight in them while
there was an armed Johnny in the field.
They remind us very much of Washington
Irwin turtle demonstration with about as
much intention to open hostilities John
Falstaf was a farce compared with these fell
lows
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21

Has BEEN HEARD FRoM-Considerabl
anxiety has been manifested to learn what
disposition had beeil made of the faithful
clique who in their palmiest daysat sembled in
the Court House We are happy to inform
those who feel an interest in the immortal
few, that ike JEFF. Thompson, Moseby and
lnlbofea, they have come in and were per
manently attached, as matter of course, TO
the Copperhead party on "Copperhead
Hill on the 4th instant. Hale fellows well
met. What shining lights jeff Thompson,
Moseby and Lotbode,l aud all the rest OF them
will be in the Copperhead organization,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21

THE Franklin Repository speaking Of
Buchanan $ letter to the democracy of Har.
risburg declining attendance at the celebra.
ton Of the 4th Of July, saws e~'00' !"
"The nation will be glad to hear that
james Buchanan still lives. no matter far
or on what subject, he demonstrates II: and
they will not be disappointed TO find him, in
= ms !, second childhood, hastened and intensi-
neo py ms wrongs TO people who lavished
.neir highest honors upon him, adhere to
"a tne deluslon that Democracy may vet win
tne respect and sanction of the nation He
admits however that he is not likely to live
70 see the day showing that he has some lu-
cid streaks.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21
THE TUNKERs AND rHE REBELs.

The National Council Annual Meeting
Of the Tunkers, held in Illinois last month.
adopted resolution that they would not
hold fellowship with any members of the So
c!!ety who. had voted for, advocated or par
tlclpated in the Rebellion.
We clip the above extract from the Shir-
leysburg Heratd The Tunker church was
the first to declare that it would holdno fel-
lowship with any members who held slaves
and this last action upen the persons who
voted for, advocated or participated in the
rebellion is eminently in keeping with the
truly loyal spirit that has heretofore charac-
terized them everywhere,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21

A CoMMESDABLE EYTERPRIsE-A number
of our citizens have undertaken to introduce
the Bass into the waters of the Janiata.
Thirteen were brought from Cumberland Md,
Sasta-d~,- ADD Pla~aa ia the rivu4 noor the
town, twenty one in all have been brought
over alive and in sood condition and placed
in different parts of the stream. We under
stand that a number more will be brought
over during the Summer. The species we
believe Is known as the black bass and belongs
to the Genus Labrax. They are said to be
extremely prolific The Potomac is the onIs
stream east of the Alleghanies in which they
are at present found. They are now quite
abundant there and are said to be the produce
of seven fish placed in that stream at-Cum-
berland about ten years ago. If they in
crease as rapidly here, our citizens, will in a
few years learn how great debt of gratitude
they owe to the enterprising gentlemen, who
at their own expense have undertaken the
introduction of this valuable species of fish
into our waters. With Pike, Trout, and Bass
the disciples of Isaac Walton win not lack
for agreeable and healthfnl sport
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21
Value Of imports into
the United States from
Nouada
s81,sse.sg9
S8O.492.4e5

In 1868 We bought from Canada $50
050, 432 and sold to her sI2, 339, S67 leaving
a balance against us of 81, Ill, ,065 showing
balance against us in eight years under
this treaty of $3S, 203, $50 and increasing
yearly This is the history of every treaty
negotiated or tariff enacted by the Demo-
cratic party. They have always been preiu-
aicial to the best interests of the country.
We are glad to be able to record the senti-
ment Of the Detroit convention as hostile to
any movement intended to prejudice our
own commercial interests and benefit those
who in our darkest hours have proved our
most.implacable enemies. Before the Reel
procity treaty Canada was friendly to us and
inclined to cast her lot with us, but under it
she profted more than if she had been a
part of our Union, she enjoyed all the bene-
fits of free trade without bearing any of the
burthens But instead of befriending us
she turned against US. Now if she would
enjoy these benefits any longer let her be-
come one with US and help bear our burdens
as well as enjoy our blessings, and if she is
to do this let the treaty be abroga-
ted and let her stand in the same relation to
US as other foreign countries. 1t is all She
Is entitled to and more than she deserves.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21

THE MAN OF PEAcE.-Who does not rec
ollect the pitable walls sent up by the editor
of the Gazette in behalf of Peace? Never
did the lamentations of jeremiah over a
wicked and peryerse generation" beget
half the sympathy that this poor, peace
stricken oracle invoked in behalf of the woe
begone Copperheads of this county. The
war is over now, alas, and the Peace man
wants to fight CD. Hal ha ! ! haiti Won't
somebody hold him
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-07-21
DEFINITIONS.

"a little, sputtering, scratching, yelpine
pettifogger. - Gazette, Jaly Ia, 1865.
This ehaste and beautiful definition is ap-
piled to lawyer of Redford, who, for eigh-
teen years, has tried nearly every cause in this
county, and large number of causes in adj
joining counties.
In contrast we place "A safe, able, digni-
fed, brilliant and successful attorneyAt law. =
One who studies, is admitted, tries to OBJ
tain practice in two or three counties, gets
before Justice of the Peace, peeps into the
Court House, never addressed a jury, and re.
sorts to something else TO obtain livelihood