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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-03-10

a1uable Real Estate.
By virtue of order of the Orphans Court of Bed
ford County, the undersigned Administrator and Trustee
for the sale of the real estate of John Metzgar late
Junata township, Bedford county, deceased win sell at
public outcry, upon the premises
ON SATURDAY, THE ISrn DAY OF MARCH NEXT
all the following described property to wit:
"A IIo-A-CT OF Ia ND
Situate in Juniata township Bedford county adjoining
lands OF John Tredwel the north: Alexander Shoe
maker on the north-east Ellen Snowman and Daniel
Metzgar ON the east; Emanuel Palmer, on the south
east; Leonard May and John Kerr on the south; and
Frederick Hldebrandt, ON the west; containing
iO4 ACRES AND "a PERCHES,
About l45 cleared and under fence with ato SIN
ry and a-hslf BRICK DWELLING HOUSE. TENANT
HOUSE, LARGE BANK BARN, and STABLE. uf6.
cent for sablng 40 horses, with other out buildings
thereon erected The above described property being
fine location for HOTEL and being situate within two
miles and a-half of the line of the proposed Sopthen
Railroad.
Sale TO commence at one o'clock of said day
iebz4 JOHN ALSIP, Administrator
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TXECTTTOR'S NOTTCF.

Ia Letters testamentary upon the last will and testament
Michael Fetter, late Of Bedford township deceased
having been issued the subscriber by the Register Of
Bedford county all persons having claims against the
tate notified to present the for settlement and
all persons indebted are requested to make payment mi
mediately J.W. T0MLINSON,
Feb. 10, 1865. Executor.
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TILECTION.

Ia An election oi five Managers Of the Cbambesburg
and Bedford Turnpike Road Company to serve for the
ensuing year, win be held the public house Of S. S.
HAYES, in MeConnelsburg on MONDAY the 9th day
of March, at ] o'clock, P. NJ 7. b. KENNEDY,
febl7:3t President.
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FTlHE HOPEWELL OIL COMPANY
Notice is hereby given that the books Of subscription
to the stock of the Hopewell Oil Company win be closed
ON the 25th day of February Agents are requested
to make report of all sales Immediately after said ay
By order of the Board of Directors
J. SIMPSON AFRICA
Feb. 3, Is65-St Treasprer
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ORPHANS COURT SALE
~ 1F
Valuable Real Estate.
y virtue of an order Of the Orphans Court Of Bedford
vonnty tae subscriber will sell at public SALE on the
premises, in Napier township, on SATURDAY, THE
'sritD DAY OF MARCH, 1866, ali that
Valuable Tract of land.
OF which WILLIAM N BLACKBURN died seized
containing 100 ACRES cleared and under fence
aoout I EN- ACRES Of which is GOOD MEADOW. The
balance being WELL TIMBERED. The Improvement
Large log House.
Double log Barn,
Tenant Hoase.
and other necessary buildings; also ORCHARD OF
CHOICE FRUIT TREES.
This farm adjons lands Of David Lingenelser Robert
blackburn, Thomas p Studabaker Nathaniel Carson.
and Others and is two miles from Schesburg and con-
yenient to Mills, Churches, and Schools.
TERMS--0ne-third Of the purchase mnney at thecon-
nFmaon Of the sale, the balance in two equal annual
payments, with interest
eale TO commence at 10 o'clock of said day.
EDMUND q. BLACKBURN Trustee
TOT sale Of real estate Of William n. Blackburn, dec d.
febI7:5t
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WAY OF THE TRANsGREssoR. "A man named James
Boal NJ Dowell, who was drafted in Cambria City
in May last but failed to report was killed on the
railroad opposite this place between two and three
o clock on Saturday morning last. He had come
up on the Fast Line from Pttsburg to visit his fam
yresiding near Cambria furnace, and got off at
Conemaugh Station, two miles east of Johnstown
In walking down the railroad he met freight train
coming up, but did not observe that the fast passen
ger train going West was just behind him. The
rest is asily told In stepping ofthe way ofthe
up train, he stepped front of the passenger train
and was almost instantly killed. No blame, Of
course attaches to any body.
The deceased had declared his intention to become
American CITIZEN and was therefore liable to the
d aft Had he promptly reported for duty he might
be living yet and his honor would have been preser
we'd -Jodstoisn Tribune 81
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VALUARLELoT or GROUND

uate on Main street. being sixty feet in front and ex
tending back one hundred and ninety feet an alley
adjoining lots Of Samuel j. Castner Esq., on the north
and Methodist Episcopal Church, on the south. and
known as lot No.27in the plan of said town. having
thereon erected large two story, rough-cast frame
DWELLING HOUSE,
with basement and necessary ut-buildings
This house and lot situated in the Aourisb;ro =,
lage Of Woodberry, in Morrison's Cove and
to both Church and Schools and possess
superior advantages, ys 0'ler
RMs.-one-haif Of the purchase money at thu con
frmation of the SALE and the balance an M n eon
April 1856, with interest W nfsl uay OF
Possession given on the LIST day of April, 1855.
sale 10 commence at o'clock D. M Of said dav
s,o,.4. =, =. puRB0RRoW, Administrator
feoz4;4e Of tas estate Of Margaret Buleer, decd
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: H L. RID A n!
VICTORY I'M THE VALLEYS 4
SHERIDAN DEFEATS EARLY |
TILE REBEL ARMY ROUTED
CAPTURE OF CHARLOTTESVILLE.
GEN'L. EARLY A PRISONER.
HIS ENTIRE ARMY CAPTUREDl
DISPATCHES FROM GENERAL GRANT {
SECRETARY sTANToN's BuLLETIH.
OFFICIAL.
WASHINGTON, March s.
10 Ge,,e9 Dir, Neso York
The following dispatches in relation 10 the re-
ported defeat and capture of General Early by
Sheridan, and the capture of Charlottesville, have
been received by this Department
General Sheridan and his force commenced their
movement last Monday, and were at Staunton.
When last heard from Major General Hancock
was placed in charge of the middle military diyis
ion, during the absence of Sheridan at headquar-
Signed, f. NJ. STANTON.
CRY PoINT, VA, March 5--l1 A. NJ
Hon. r. N Stanton
Deserters in this morning, report that Sheridan
had routed Early and captured Charlottesville. -
They report four regiments having gone from here
(Richmond) to reinforce Early.
(Signed. T.. S. GRANT
Lieutenant General
CRY PoINT, March 5.
Hon. E. H. Stanton .-Deserters from every
point of the enemy's lines confirm the capture of
Charlottesville by Sheridan They say he captur-
ed Gen Early and nearly his entire force, consist
ing of | 800 men. -Four brigades were reported
as being sent to Lynchburg, to get there before
Gen. Sherman if possible.
u. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant General.
CRY PoINT, March 81 A M.-Hon. e. M
Stanton Refugees confirm the statement Of de-
serters as to the capture of Early and nearly his
entire forces They say it took place on Thursday
last between Staunton and Charlottesville, and
that the defeat was total.
(Signed IT, S. GRANT
Lieutenant General
NEW YORK March s.
The Times says letter from Winchester states
that on the 18th ult cavslry reinforcements and
pontoon trains arrived there and on the 9th Gen.
Sheridan started with about five thousand cavalry
it is said to operate in the direction of Lynchburg
Some say Sheridan and Sherman viii meet and
act together in that direction.
Gen Hancock assumed command at Winchester
on the departure OF Sheridan
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iO4 ACRES Ann "a PERCHFS
{ ORPHANS COURT SALE
~ OF
Valuable House and T,0f

By virtue of an order Of the Orphans Court of Bed
ford County the subscriber will sell at public sale on
the premises, in the town of woodberry,
ON SATURDAY, MARCH %, 1865,
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THE FALL OF CHARLESTON I!
Official Report of GEN Gilmore,
45O CANNON C.gPTURED.
GEN. GILMoRE's OFFICIAL REPORT.
War DEPARTMENT. WASHINGTON.

Wednesday, March l, 1865 10P NJ
To Major Gen Dir, Ne1o York The follow
telegram from Gen. Gilmore has been transmitted
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Decentralization.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN AGAIN PRESIDENT.
ANDREW JOHNSON vICE-PREsIDENT
THE PRESIDENTS INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
THE INAUGURATION.

WASHINGTON, March A.
The greatest day in our Republican calendar is
the 4th of March 1t is the focus towards which
the political eyes of the whole country are con-
tinually turned. As soon as one Of these grand
events has terminated, soon as the voice of the
Executive has concluded the prescribed oath, and
away. from that moment our people forget the
scene lust witnessed and look forward with expect
ant eyes wondering who viii read the next address
and who viii next kiss the Bible at his initiation
into office
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1lHE BOSTON WEEKLY ADYERTfsER.-

81 PER ANNuM IN ADVANCE.
One of the very best family papers, with original Sc
ieeted, and carefully prepared of the day News
from the Army the Navy and several columns in ener
al Also very full report the the Boston Cattle Mar
ket prepared by STILLMAN FLETCHER, late of the
New England Farmer. Horticultural and Agricultural
matters, stories. etc.
CHARLES HALE CO.. Publishers
feb. 3, 1869 No. u State Street Boston
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NOTICE.
All those indebted 10 the subscriber for subsorin
on advertising and job work. for the Bedford Inquirer
and also for the Patriot notified that the books and
notes in the hands of H. Nicodemus ESQ Cor clIac
tion. Look out and save costs.
Jan. 20, 1865. = En-
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1FFICE HUNTINGDON & BROAD TOP MoT7N.TATN
- - X. X. co. Philadelphia, Jan. Is, 1864.
The annual meeting of the tockhoders of this Company
wan De held at their Office No. 25S South Sd Street Pha
on Tuesday the 9TH day of February 1865 at IL o'clock
NJ when Election will be held for President and
Twelve Directors for the ensuing year.
J. P. AERTSEN
Jam ]V-ot Secretary.
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NOTICE TO TRESPASsERS.
~ l hereby caution all persons not to hunt fish de-
stroytmber or respass property in any way what
as we Will prosecute any person that dsreards this
notice. LEVI SMITH, Monroe Tp.
J. Ii. SPARKS, Z. Providence Tp
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-03-07

SAS FRAScTsco. March 3.-The steamship
Pacific has arrived from Oregon. bringing ss7 :
600 Ia gold
The winter weather still lsys 10 embargo n
mining operations.
In Consequence Of the celebration IN New
York We have received 20 markets and probably
will have none.
The day IS being observed with psrsdes. re-
Joicings and firing Of guns in every part of The
state of OrezoH
The Nevaos Legislature passed resolutions ~
honor OF Li.eoius second Inauguration, which
were voted for by only two democrats in that
BODY.
Business il suspended in this city.
The last steamer from Mazatlsn brought 20
bales of cotton grown in Sonora by Americans.
The culture OF cotton ia that state is attracting
great attention. Two factories are in operation
which turn out million dollars worth OF goods
snnsslly. fs##
From HoDgkong we hear oil the purchase of
81, 900 pounds OF cotton, half OF which is to oe
shipped direct TO Nes York aid the remainder
TO San Francisco.
The late storms have been heavier than known
10 California for several yearf
One hundred pounds Of crushed sugar sold to-
day at l6c.
The steamship ST. Louis, with passengers and
mails for New York. and 81 100000 in specie,
has arrived. n an
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-03-07
Foreign News.

The City Of Baltimore, from Liverpool on
the POI. arrived here at 10 O'Clock tonight.
The Cnba arrived at Liverpool and the Viz
ginia AZ Queenstown Oh the 2lst of February
22d.
Pharede La LayDe denies the statement tha,
the French government sent any vessel in
pursuit of the rebel rams StOnewall and Cabinet
The Olinde states that though by completing
and fitting in French waters, they have com
mitted an audacious violation OF our neutrality,
il hopes the result OF The investigation ma ie into
the subject will not make it impossible 10 leave
the affair where IL Is
The CubA's nsws conceTniu, the failure Of the
peace negotiations caused IA slight depression in
American securities aud Improvement in cot
ton, but the Improvement afterwards vas lost
Ii u stated that The steamers Niagara and Sac
ramento were cruising off Liverpool. watching
for the new rebel ram Stonewall. which was al
legged 10 be unseaworihy.
la the House of Lords all important debate
on the deienses OF Canada had taken place. in
the course OF which Lord Lyudel pointed to the
hostile feelings 81 Americans, and urged that i'm
medste measures Tor defense of the province "a
taken
Russell Sdmilted the Importance of the ques-
tiou. and regretted that any doubt should be eI
pressed on the cOnciliatory actions of our gov
eminent He explained that the measure pro
posed by the government would ask for vote of
toO OOO for the public deences which tie Can
adams would undertake for the defense of Mon
iresl and the vest.
Earl Derby thought the position of til. govern
ment was bad, when the question of peace or war
depended on NJ excited populace, with strong
prejudice against England, and strongly eensured
the government for Irving 80 iong delayed the
deieBces
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-03-07

WAsHINGroN. March s-An extra Republican
just issued. says that officers of Gen SchOfeld :
Amy who arrived here this morning from Vii
mington, state that when they left that place on
the lst inst deserters and refugees who came
into our lines On that DAY reported that sherman
by d lnk movement, had compelled the rebels
20 eyacuate Florence. 5 c. and Was moving ia
the direction of Fayetteville, y c. which i in
the direct route 10 either GOldsboIo OF Raleigh
The Richmond papers OF the 2Sth of Februs
~, say the Ysnkee prisoners have all been sent
from the camps near this place to the northeast
bridge for the purpose of being exchanged
Msny Others from Gree1borO and Salisbury
have passed through here for the same destina-
ton
be exchanged, We learn, at northeast bridge. We
presume the exchange will be completed in few
days.
The Raleigh Conservative closes an article on
Sherman's movement, az follows
Whist will be the result of ms present expedi-
ton tine will only determine, snd he people of
the whole country await news which win solve
the problem With intense anxiety
The Dispatch of the 81 says: We have had
20 official information from the seat OF war in
The south lately. and for two DAYS not even 4 ru-
NOR
Hon Roger A Pryor, who has JUST returned
from a northern prison. wa. in the CITY yesterday.
II ! lookin. we'll
The Richmond Examiner Of The Sd saws there
was report Yesterday OF some firing on the
lines around Richmond, bur it i hardls 10 be
presumed they were he signals q sry important
action
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-03-07

DaAFr MEETING At THE CoURr HorsE "A
large meeting of the drafted men was held last
evening. Joseph X English In the chair, @ W
Geiger secretary.
The several collecting committees for the
wards reported progress and were further con
tinued.
Colonel Wheatley Was empowered TO recruit
for the credit of the cty's quota with such agents
"a he NAV select, who will meet at the council
chamber this m TO arrange matters.
The drafted men resolved themselves into a
committee OF tie whole TO recruit and secure
volunteers Tor the city
resolution also adopted soliciting the
mayor. With such as be nav choose, 90 wait upon
the different substitute brokers and ask their as
sstancs 10 the raising men for filing the quota
IL Was declared as the sense of the meeting
that in case the city failed to Gil the quota that
no drafted man should DC allowed Or entitled 10
sny favor IN tn assignment of credits, Who have
not or Who may not paw into the recruiting fund
the sum OF twenty FIVE dollars. on or before
"Wednesday evening next, the publication of
which was ordered in the pspers of this city. and
in hand bills, German and Eaglish, for general
distribution.
Mr.. Moorehouse vas appointed to sec the bills
distributed
Messrs J. Koppss. " II LOOMS Mr
Reesey and Henry Gfensrd we're appoued 70
confer with the German NAnnerchor for beneht
in aid OF The recruiting fund Al an early dsy
The meeting adjourned % meet At the Court
Hocse aehln this evening.
In order 10 fill the Quota j; will necessary that
every drafted man apply himself 10 secure men
ss volunteers Turn out tonight. esery man,
60 the meeting.
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The Very Latest.
THREE O'CLOCK A.

NV YoRK, March s.
Rebel prisoners arrived on Saturday City
Point They reside in Fla and Ga Theyleave
for Savannah TO morrow
The Tribunes Washington special hss The
following:
The appointment of chief freedmen's bureau
Is now engaging the attention OF public men
The Set ate has daily been dsgraced by the
presence OF intoxicated members, and resolutionf
were introduced expelng them.
WAsHlNGTox, March {.
Previous to the adjournmen; of congress the
correspondents and reporters united. without dis
tinction Of party in a letter 10 Speaker Collax
expressing their qualification 81 the courtesy and
ability which be has shown ia the discharge OF the
important duties Of the chair, while at the same
time theJ appreciate the virtues which sdorn bis
private life The Speaker made brief reply,
addressed 70 tue brethren Of the press. placing a
high estimate CT the complime.i, Is theg have
been impartial md constant oyerseeTs # his
conduct.
The Worlds Wilmington correspondent saws
tie prisoners la:ely received shove thst place.
were reduced 10 she mos; aoTriole coalition By
cruelty
Everything : very qn.et al Wilmington
NKw YoEK. March 8
Ire Eersld's srny of the Potomac specisl
SAYS mud appears TO remain 70 a considerable eI-
tent the master OF the situation before Rich
moud
Rain up 20 yesterday bad been 20 heavy and
continued fof some dass sc 10 turn Ell the roads
into sloushs. and the fact stops any importan;
movement on either side
The same special says John Dent Of Sc. Louis
brother-in-lsv to Gen. Grant, has just been ez-
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XXXyIlI CONGRESS---2d SESSION.


WASHINGTON. March
rbe senate net at noon to-day. Vice Piesi
dent johnson IN the chair.
The secretary read the journal on Saturday
On motion of Mr. Morgan it was ordered that
commi,te of two be appointed and wait on the
President and inform him that quorum had as
sembled and were ready to receive any commu-
ncstion he might be pleased to make
Mesrs. Morgan and Guthrie we're appointed a.
such commissioners.
Mr. Lane OF Kansas offered resolution tina.
mileage aud compensation be paid TO the gentle
men from Arkansas and Louisiana who claimed
seats AZ senators
Mr. Sumner objected 10 It's consideration at
this time Ilays over
he said that joint resolution purporting 10
have passed both houses, providing that no mOu-
ey be paid any land grant railroad and providing
for the attorney general to bring suit 90 le-
gal questions involved, Was presented TO the Sen.
ate, but "hich vas not approved by the p5esi-
dent
He ,Tumbull) undertook to saw tha! such 3
bill lever passed the Senate
MIR Clarke explained that bill was passed for
the relief of josiah O. Armes, but the clerks
mislaii the proposition 20 which the Senate al
uded. 80 his friend Arnies lost his bill
1rumbul remarked that the matter ought to
DC iaqGirei into
Clark said i; were better that he president be
requested TO return the bill
Sumner thought the Senate ought no. to act
upon the matter, as they were in executive not
legislative session.
JIIrumbul l sa & was proper 20 inquire how
the signatures OF the president aud vice president
we're obtained
Dir. Ciark's suggestion Was acqsesced in
Mr.. Trumbul said he would not ask for a
committee until the bill be returned
Mr.. Hendricks said he was satisfied that 10
blame could be attached to the enrolling clerks
Ii was extraordinary hat no more mistakes oc-
CURED considering the manner in which business
is crowded through at the close OF congress
On motion of Nj Wilson resolution was
adopted requiring the seFgean, at arms to re-
move from the Senate part of the capitol the
sale OF spirituOus liquors
The Senate here took a recess.
Mr.. Morgan wi en the Senate assembled again
reported that the committee appointed to wal. on
the president had performed that duty, and ths,
he would send forth With to the Senate several
communications in writing
The presidents private secretary who had en-
tered with this gentleman, announced that he had
been directed By the president to deliver several
messages in writing. rbereupon the Senate went
into extra session.
Among the nominations confirmed bv the
Senate were Hugh McCuloch, to De secretary OF
the treasury, aud the following officers Tor &c
Gently established courts in New York:
a Chas Z. Benedick, Judge; Benz d. Siliiman
district attorney. and + Campbell. Marshal.
The above named we're referred 10 sppropri-
ate committees. and will be acted upon to NOR
row.
The Senate then adjourned