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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-22
NOTICE FROM TIE BOARD OF PUB
~ Lie WSlRkS.-In COMEDIAN &c with The pro-

L
lN Lie WORkS.-In complain &c with the pro-
visions OF Chapter 70 of he Code Of Virginia, the
Boa rd of Public Works of virginia invite Sealed
Proposals, to be opened on the 10th of September,
1865 stating the low est terms on which The Supern
tendence OF the Stanton a ID Parkersburg Road, in
Virginia, will be undertaken from and after the first
day CT October, 1865.
The board will decide upon the CT mpetencY and
tness OF Applicants to which the tisactory
testimonials viii be required, and such supernten-
dent will be required to give bond the penalty of
5000 dollars, with satisfactory security, conditioned
for he faithful performance of his duties.
By or der o. the Board of Public Works
Oh. Il. LEWIS,
Secretary Commonw ealth
Richmond, Aug. 22-4t
xkT Il invite the attention OF the Trade and the
w public generally, to our large stock OF tTkO-
CERES LIQUORS, &c consisting IN part, of
Superior Green and Black lea,
RIoand Java Coffee,
Rein, and Raw Sugar,
Whlskey. by tne bott, or gallon,
Superior Sherry, Claret, and Port Wines by the
bottle or case.
Bars Superior Ale. highly recommended as
tonic.
Brown Stout &C.. &c.
We confidently ask call f-om the Trade feeling as
sured can furnish enything line upon as
favorable terns can be purchased elsewhere.
kER, STEVENSON d CO.
Commission & Forwarding Merchants
Aug 22-3t-Vlndicator copy.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-01-27

Mr.. Francis ?. Blair returned to Richmond again
last Friday on the Government Steamer Don, spe-
cially detailed for the use of Mr. Blair. special
dispatch dated Friday, TO the New York Tribune
furnishes us the following information ON the sub.
ject.
'sThe President has this evening stated to leading
Representatives in Congress-, that this mission of
Mr.. Blair is upon his own personal motion. and is
his own affair." that he has no idea that it will have
any other or better result than his first visit to jeff
Davis had, that he had no confidence in It's profta
bleness at ALL but that Mr. Blair wanted to 90 and he
was willing to let him go. He added that the mis-
sion IN his judgement had no significance whatever.
One of the Representatives remarked after this
interview with Mr.. Lincoln |The President has
much more confidence in the present and prospec-
tive combinations and battles of Grant Sherman and
Thomas than in any peace embassies Notwith-
standing these protestations, it the general senti
ment here that the President is more than willing
that Mr.. Blair, skilled in negotiation and powerful
in his personal and family influence should make
any number of efforts at pacfcation being careful,
as he was IN the of the mission of Col Jaques
and Mr., Gilmore, to keep himself whore he can re-
pudiate the envoy and his errand if unsuccessful
and reap benefit and credit from both if he sue
ceeds.
A dispatch of Friday to the Times states-
The cabinet were in session several hours to-day
sndt understood that their conference related to
the movements of Mr.. Blair. Nothing however, is
known Of the powers, if any, with which he is cloth
ed the precise objects, which it is expected he
will accomplish but the facts of his return second
time to Richmond would seem to authorize the con
cusion that the psesent visit has, if not more Sc
rious, at least different aim from that which promp
ted his first mission.
The Heralds dispatches supply some characters
| tic particulars
There has been no little amusement in court
circles over the statement that 1t is said Mr.. Blair
boastfuly made in regard to his reception at the
residence OF jeff. Davis. This is, that he was not
only cordially but enthusiastically received there ;
that Mrs Davis went into ecstacies the moment that
she saw him threw her arms around his neck, and
| kissed him again and again. He never was received
so cordially in any place before. The peace demo
Gratis declare that Mr.. Blair brought from Richmond
manuscript letter from Jefferson Davis to Mr.. Lin
coin, in which Mr. Davis says he is willing now, as
he always has been, to send receive commission
es to treat for peace in order to spare his country
from the horrors of war and to advance all its nte
rests. They also assert that Mr.. Blair returns to
Richmond with letter from Mr.. Lincoln, saying
that he is willing to send receive commissioners
to treat for peace upon the basis of undivided
country, This, the peace democrats hold is the
wuole story IN nutshell"
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-01-27
TAXATION.


The New York Tribune thus cries loudly for
mere tax
Let US have twenty five per cent. income tax,
if necessary, with a searching inquiry into every
mans business and receipts which double iae pres
ent taxes on all Injuries and superfuities-
well taere is consolation in the fact that a
25 per cent. tax 7Foald only come four times But
wouldn't it be better to take all the property at
once ard allow felow 50 much per week, to live
on = Reading Gazette 2lst inst.
The Gazette' arithmetic is sadly at fault If
an income was derived from itself, fixed tax of
any amount would diminish it from year to year.
but never exhaust it Nor would fixed tax ever
exhaust 6Sed principal In order to exhaust a
principal IN four years, commencing the frst year
with 25 per cent the second year the tax would
have to be 395 per cent the third year 81 per cent.
the fourth year 100 per cent But. of course no
such tax is proposed The idea 50 extensively
and persistently propogated by the Democratic
press that taxation viii impoyerish and exhaust
the sources Of wealth, is thoroughly false. A tax
alton Of any amount by Government, to carry on
IT'S own operations, or to pay debt contracted to
its own subjects, eo,eid not impoYersh its wealth
70 etlp GAtCtit Nt q StHlC uUitdt DUJ an titSoHiS
tax IS the NEST easily borne of any form of taxa
ton It does not touch the principal it only ef
feels lfQiits. If a coal dealer In Reading makes
profit Of a thousand dollars year by his sales,
and pays an income tax Of over 25 per cent, it
not easy to see how it wiz effect the profits his
sales of the following year, or if the editor Of the
Gazette pays an income tax Of $50 dollars on the
pfqfts Of his paper how viii it curtaiI his bus
iness, or reduce his profits Of the following year?
1t IS not necessary from the context we have ta-
ken, to to take into account the increase of profits
to be derived from employing the total accruing
profits as capital
The whole system of taxation so far as it effects
the ultimate resources of the country, does MOI
seem difficult to comprehend. The Government
is not rniser it does not hoard its treasurer: it
only a transfer agent at most Immediately paying
out the money it receives back again to the sour
ces from which it came
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-01-27
The Fanof Gold.


When the flag goes up, gold goes down. On
Thursday afternoon the sales closed at 2l0 and
yesterday the lowest point was 1876. This was ff-
teen per cent gained for greenbacks in twenty
four hours. The last quotation was 205, decline
of seventeen per cent. in one week. There can be
but one reason for this rapid aud remarkable fall
II is the conviction that the rebellion is near to its
death. The price Of gold has been for weeks un-
dermined; it has hung Ike an icicle, that melting
imperceptibly, falls suddenly, without apparent
cause. Yesterday we had no startling news or
rulnors Of Union victories to bring gold down so
far. Its fall was the result of a profound growth
of confidence in the ability of the United States to
make speedy and acknowledgement This faith ex-
presses itself forcbiy in the present panic of the
gold market. 1t viii be more emphatic in few
weeks.-1he Press of Saturday.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-01-27

We have but one fault to find with the man
ageme... Of that paper, and that is, that it per-
mits the Harrisburg Telegraph to outstrip it in
circulation on the railroads and through the hands
Of news dealers Democrats, when travelling
would ike to buy democratic papers, but when
none are to be had, they are compelled to resort
to the enemy S journals for news. The injury done
to the cause, in this way, is incalculable = Ga
gette,
The important fact that about nineteen TWEEN
tieths Of the circulation of the principle daiies in
the country is Republican Union, is a pretty
strong argument in itself, in favor of the cause
they sustain 1.-THE editor of the Gazette were
an honest and discerning inquirer after the truth
he would look a little further into this significant
circumstance, than the above paragraph, ind
Gates his wont to look He would ask and honest
y answer in his own mind, how it is that nineteer
tWentieths of the reading reAees;-.s, 4liorsl ans
influential part Of our citizens, do not ike to bu!
Democratic papers
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-01-27

WLNuNGToN.-The naval and merchant ser
vice of the Confederacy suffered severely last
week. Admiral PORTER sends word that the
rebels have not only blown up Fort Caswell, but
the pirates Tdllilsassee and CHictamauga as well.
And late arrival at Philadelphia with VIII
mington dates to the Goth, brings thesatisfac-
tory news, that on the night of the 18th five
blockade-runners ran into Old Inlet and were cap
tured by our feet. It may be doubted wheth-
or these successive losses viii be felt most severe
y at Richmond or at Liverpool At the present
rate blockade-running does not promise to be a
paying business for any great length of time
Naussau, Halifax and Bermuda will all feel the
shock of these events in Cape Fear River before
long, and altogether the AngIo-rebel mercantile
interest seems to be in anything but fourishing
condition
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-01-27
The Richmond Press.

Now that the rebels have lost all their seaports of
any consequence their newspaper editors are taxing
the utmost extent of their ingenuity to prove that
these disasters reaya blessing andthat instead
of having depressing effect the fortunes Of the
confederacy, they viii only tend to develop its in
nate and latent resources They argue that the loss
of these places only puts them in the position that
they should properly have assumed at the beginning
of the war when their abandonment, it is said,
advised By some very wise rebel statesmen. The
fox would have us believe he is much handsomer
without his tail. blockade running IS brought to
an end, The rebels say that must be their sole
business the conscription must be more vigorously
enforced, and eyesy one who can must be made to
ft tht 1t is claimed that when jeff Davis said that
least one-third of his men belonging to his armies
wer absent without leave he was far below the
mara aud that there are enough of these deserters
esto m, axe an army which would sweep both Sher-
man 8 nd Grams inte the Atlantic Ocean" The
Richmol d Whig believes that negroes in the prime
of life w make better soldiers than white men over
fffy years of age General Joe Johnston, ina speech
lately to sol ne soldiers at Columbia S. c. told them
that he was tout of service and regretted that
he could not se rye with them Mr.. Henry S. Foote
refuses to be res ased fro arrest, and insists that
his prosecution shall go on and the Provost Marsha
of fredericksburg be comp el,ed to show cause for
taking him into custody Cap tain Semmes has srri-
we'd in Richmond
A very signi6canB article app cared in the Rich
mond Enquirer. of last Fhursda 18th inst, which
would seem to be designed to bFe ak the inevitable
and now plainly foreseen fall of d e rebel confede
raey Admitting that 'Safteg ever.N7 manly effort,
they may fail to achieve their Tnde pendenee, it as
serts that policy and interest, well as feeling, would
incline the rebels TO submit to the United States
rather than to England, France Macmillan. -
Joining their military forces to those at present con
stituting our national armies they won Id 'endeavor
extend the power and influence of that (this) ma
ton from pole to pole, and uniting every country OF
America by alliance, seek to make this continent
unit against the world "With the wealth AND.
population which peace and union would develop in
few years., it continues ''we might find at least
hiding place for shame, and perha ps some con-
ISOLATION in the fact that America would become the
colossal Power of the world.r
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-01-27

SHERMAN AND CHARLESTON. that Gen
Sherman is so near Charleston it win be seen by
our rebel extracts that the Mercury of that city
pronounces a glowing and elaborate eulogium up
on him and his army Its admiration is unbound
ed. But tits very seyere upon the rebel troops
there abouts, whom it describes as a lawless mob,
and eharaeterizes it as 'rufians. We find arti-
eles in the Courier to the same effect. Both these
journals are in terrible rage with their leaders
and their so-calcd soldiers; and viii doubtless be
greatly rejoiced when Sherman, whom they great
y admire, pays them a visit with his army, which
they 50 profoundly worship. Is this really South
Carolina?
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-01-27

The SOUTHERN CoNFEDERAcY.-The structure
of the Southern Confederacy has been tottering
and tumblng ever since first it was reared by reb-
el hands. Its original cornerstone of slavery was
rotten affair, and neither the materials nor the
workmen were of such character as to insure its
permanency. 1t had hardly got itself erected,
when the fire of our artillery and the force of our
steel were brought to bear upon it. Wall after
wall was brought low pillar after pillar was tum-
bled into ruins, and, with the fall of each, fell
hosts ofits builders and defenders. The aspect of
1t now, is one vast wreck and ruins with but here
and there blackened column still standing. E
ven of these we begin to see signs of the speedy
fall and when they do fall, they will carry down
with them the guilty men who have insulted earth
and Heaven by attempting to rear in our fair land
a temple of human slavery
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-01-27

There is a report current that Fort Fisher has
sstts. ''-'-i0' '0'1-' - W e'''i''9' ~
The report alluded to above was the official
announcement of Admiral Porter, Gen. Terry and
Assistant Secretary of War, Dana, giving the de-
tails of the fall of Fort Fisher, received in this
place in the daily papers of Wednesday about
twenty four hours before the Gazette went to
press. Wonder if the readers ofthe Gazette, who
get no otherpaper and who want to see the impor-
tant News, are satisfied with such reports.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-01-27

SPOTTED FEFER.-The Harrisburg Telegraph learns
that disease of an unusual character prevails in
Lykenstown and. WIsconisco. Thus far every case
has oatted the physicians, and it seems they do not
fully understand how to treat the patients who. be-
ing seized with cOnVulsiont generally die in less
than twenty-four hours. A Mrs Kunselman was
stricken by the disease, her husband being In the ar
my, and four children at home, with no one but the
mother 10 care for them. Her last words were
"What will become Of my poor children ~ Spot
ted fever is the term used by the people in speaking
of the disease, but this may not be the proper title
CuRIous.-The citizens of Mansfield, Ohio were
aroused at an early hour on Wednesday morning
18th inst, by loud reports seeming like thunder
Several houses perceptiby shaken, and IN some
cases windows were broken. The citizens, in the
absence of any other cause conclude that they have
experienced he.shock of an earthquake
A Mr.. Rhinehart, of South Coventry township,
Chester. Penn, purchased condemned Govern
ment horse recently, and discovering wound or sore
on its thigh which showed no sign of healing made
an examinatien of the wound and finding some hard
substance in it, extracted and found it be ladys
pocketknife, with the blade shut.
Present TO THE CREW OF the KEARsAGE.-A few
weeks since committee of the Board of Trade OBJ
tanned by subscriptions Of Boston merchants the
sum of twenty-one thousand dollars which has been
judicously distributed among the officers and crew
of the steamer Kearsage, as a recognition Of their
services in the destruction of the Alabama. -Bos-
ton Journal
MORE MINING DIscoYERIEs. The last adYices
from Puget's Sound, contained in the Washington
Territory papers say the country is in state of
ctement, growing out of the discovery OF gold aud
silver bearing quartz hedges forty fty miles from
Olympia, and within twenty thirty miles of water
navigation. Assays had been made at Victoria, and
the specimens having been found to be very rich, a
free rein given to speculation, and some four
five hundred CLAIMS up to last accounts, hadaready
been located.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-01-27
jan. 27,'s5-4t
GoURT PROCLAMATIoN.

GOURT PROCLAMATION.
" To the Coroner, the justices of the Peace, end &
stable IN the different Townships the County of Bedy
Greeting.
KNOW Il. that in pursuance of precept to me dire
ted under the hand and seal of the Hon. ALEX KING
President of the several Courts Of Common Pleas in n
Sixteenth District consisting of the counties Of Frank
Fulton Bedford and Somerset and by virtue Of his of
Of the Court of Oyer and Termner and General Jail
livery for the trial of capital and other offenders therein
and in the General Court Of Quarter Sessions Of ii.
Peace and SAMUEL DAVIS and JAMES BURYs Jr 20
Judges of the Court in the same county Of Bedf
ou and each Of you hereby required be and ap
pear in your proper persons with your Records Rsco
zanees, Examinations and other remembranees before lie
Judges aforesaid at Bedford, at Court of Oyer and Ter
miner and General Jail delivery and General Quarter Ss
sons of the Peace therein be holden for the county
Bedford aforesaid on the second Monday Of Februay
(beng the 18th day. st 10 o'clock in the forenoon
that day. there and then to do those things which your
several Offices appertain.
GIVEN under my had at Bedford on the 20th Of Jss,
uary, in the year of our Lord 1855.
JOHN ALSTADT
Sheriff Office, SheriE
Jan. 90 1865.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-01-27
Armg Correspondence.
CoMPANY K. 2OSth RECT. P. V. NEAR
PETERSBURG Va, Jan. 18th 1866. I

Mr. EDITOR -
The grand Army of the Potomac is now lying in.
active in front of the rebel lines with an occasional
rumor of peace negotiations to cheer the monoto-
nous hours of camp life. The late victories of Sher
man and Thomas has given sYery lining to the
tempestuous impending clouds that hung with such
threatening aspects over our martial HORIZON
Mars and his satellites now seem to be superseded
by the onward march of Luna and ere long we
hope to see the olive branch gracefully playing in
IN the breeze of tranquility. In anticipation of
this result the Bedford county boYs-of whom there
are many in this army viii once more rejoin their
friends 10 their old Hillside and valley homes and
return to the peaceful pursuits of life. 1t will be
interesting to the friends at home to learn that
pany K, (who are all Bedford county boys) enjoy
their usual good health and buoYant spirits. Cap
tain Weaverling and Lieutenants Bessor and Sparks
are constantly exercising vgiant and scrutinizing
care for the morals, health and general welfare of
the company in consequence of this supervision
have become warmly attached. The sergeants also
are very attentive to every duty enoined upon them
and are ready for any emergency that may present
itself in the course of wars vicissitudes. We all
have our times of mrth and gaiety and spend these
long winter evenings with as much satisfaction as
is possible for who are separated from friends
and home. 1t is also gratifying to us to know that
we are not forgotten at home, as some one is con
stantiy IN receipt of large boxes of provisions and
luxuries. Westill occupy the front of Petersburg
within one and half miles of that rebelhous city.
Very heavy forts are situated all along both sides of
the line, and marks it very difficult for any person
to pass, except those who lay down their arms and
come over to us without leave of absence from
their commanders.
will take the liberty 10 mention the good condi-
tion of Captain Wisharts company, (H). They
seem 10 feel that the war cannot be successfully
without having something to do in the
matter themselves. The captain enjoys good health
and feels at home in the army. More anon
HENRY G. STAILY.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-01-27
ID DEGISTER's NOTICE.

ID EGISTER'S NOTICE.
LII All persons interested are hereby notified that ts
following accountants have fled their accounts in the Re-
glsters Office of Bedford County, and that the same viii
be presented to the Orphans Court in and for said Cur
ty, on Tuesday, the 18th day of February next at Il,
Court House, in Bedford, for confirmation
The account of Michael Dieh administrator Of the este,
of Nicholas Diehl late of Colerain township deceased
The final account of Henry MILESTONE administrator
the estate Of Daniel Means, r late of Monroe townsh
deceased
The account Of Thomas s. Holsinger trustee for the m
OF the real estate of George NJ Hosnger late of St C
township, deceased
The account Of Andrew B. snowberger, administrate
Of the estate of HeEekiah H. Miller late of South Wool
bury township deceased.
The final account of Nicholas Sleighter and soome
Feght, administrators of the estate of Daniel Seighg
late OF East Providence township, deceased
The account of Thomas 5. Holsnger administrator d,
bonis non of John Roudabush late of Union tp deed
The account of ]. W. Lingenfelter ESQ., admnistrtof
with the will annexed of Ann Eliza Cox late Of the Boz
ough of Bedford, deceased
The account Of James Burns and Emanuel Static
executors of the last viii and testament of James Bun
late of Juniata township deceased.
The account Of Jacob B. Furry administrator Of tAs
estate of John B. Furry late of Napier township deed
The first account of Jacob Walter and Jacob Berkhme
executors of the last viii and testament of Freder
Berkheimer, late of St. Clairsvie, Bedford co. decd
o. E. SHANNON,
jan 20 1850 Register.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-01-27
ExEcuToR.s NOTICE.

EXECUTORS NOTICE
II Letters testamentary upon the last will and testament
OF Mary NJ Haase, late of the Borough of Schelsbprg
dec d. having been issued the subscriber the by
ter OF Bedford County, all persons having claims against
the estate notified present the same for settlement
and all persons indebted requested to make pavment
immediately DTJNCAN M,VTTLTED ~
SehellsbuFg, jan 6, Is65-6t
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-01-27

GEN. GRANT, in a recent communication, thus
refers to Gen. Sherman: ''The WorlFs History
giues record Of his superior and but elo equals y
To this sentiment we may justly add that the
world never witnessed in any military chieftan
more the elements of geneoous candor and unself-
ish appreciation of the good qualities of those
by whom he is surrounded and who are necessari-
ly his competitors for fame, than are daily exhib-
tied by Lieut.. Gen. q. S. Grant. His justice is
as infexibIe as his valor is inyincibIe
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-01-27

A DMINIsTRAToRS NOTICE.
Letters of administration having been granted to the
subscriber residing in the Borough of Bedford on the
estate OF Margaret Bulger, late of Middle Woodbury. Tp
deceased all persons knowing themselves indebted to
said estate will make payment without delay and those
having Claims against the same will present them pro
perly authenticated for settlement.
Dec.I6 '64-6t