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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08
NOT BAD.

A short distance from the city of Mont
gomery, in the State of Alabama; on one of
the stage roads running from that city, lived
a jolly landlord by the name Of Ford lit
was bitter. stormy night, or rather morning
about two hours before daylight, that be was
aroused from his slumbers by loud shouting
and knocks at his door. He turned out
but sorely against his will, and demanded
what was the matter.-It was dark as tar,
and seeing no one he cried out.
Who are you there?'
'Burder, and Yancey, aad Elmore from
Montgomery, was the answer, on our way
to attend court. We are benighted, and
want to stay all night
Very sorry can accommodate you so
far; do. anything to oblige you; but that s
impossible"
The lawyers, for they we're three of the
smartest In the State, and all ready 20 drop
down with fatigue, held brief consultation
and then as they could do no better, and
were too tired to go another step, they as
ked:
"WelI, can't you stable our horses and
give US chairs and good fire until morn
ine?''
''0h, yes, gentleman, can do that
Our learned and legal friends we're soon
drying their wet clothes by bright fire as
they composed themselves the few remain
ing hours in their chairs DOING and nodding
and now and then swearing word or two
of fimpatience, as they waited till daylight
did appear The longest night has morn
ing, and at last the sun came along, and
then in due time good breakfast made its
appearance; and to the surprise of the law
yers, who thought the house was crowded
with guests, none but themselves sat down
to partake:
aWhy, Ford, | thought your house was
SO full you couldn't give us bed last night?
said Burder
II didn't say so. replied Ford.
''You didn't What in the name of
thunder did you say?"
ou asked me to let you stay here all night
and / said it would be impossible, for the
night was nigh unto two thirds gonewhenyou
came IF you only wsnted beds, why on
earth didn't you say so?
The lawyers had to give it up. Three
of them on one side, and the landlord alone
had beat them all
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08
General Railroad Lazy.

The Meadrdle Republican gives our
Legislature the following handsome notice,
and incidentally pays It's respects to the
Pennsylvania Central Railroad 1t is now
well understood, that this corporation has
owned the Pennsylvania Legislature for a
number of years past 1t is supposed to be
rather costly property, but on the whole the
Company thinks it worth owning. 1t is
worth good deal to Monopoly like the
Pennsylvania Central to get all the Legisla-
ton which it wants, and prevent all which
it don't want. How long the people of
Pennsylvania viii stand this sort of thing
remains To be seen.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

HeAA certain minister lately paid visit
to lady of his acquaintance, who was new
ly married, and who was attired in the mod
ern indecent fashion. After the usual com
pliments he familiarly said
Il hope you have got good husband
madam 2"
"Yes sir, replied she, and good man
too.
81 don't know what to say about his
goodness, added the minister, rather blunt
", for my bible teaches me that good
man should clothe his wife, but he lets you
GO halfnakedi'
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08
CHARACTER.

Character is the main thing, and to be the
best man is better than to have the name of
it. There are many manufactured reputa
ti0ns. We cannot doubt that, when we ex
anime the list Of famous men. We wonder
what has made them famous, when we re-
feet how weak and poor their manhood is.
How many we find who seem to be constant
ly itching for notoriety, who seem to think
that the world will forget them, unless they
make themselves prominent upon every op-
portunity, and are constantly on the alert to
find a place in which they can introduce
their hux of words that attention may be
drawn to them. Tt is not we'll for any young
man to look out upon life as only the stage
on which he is to play his part, and catch
the applause of his fellows 1t is his duty
to be true and manly wherever he may be,
let applause come or not, as it will. The
world is not so near-sighted or forgetful as it
seems.
1t has keen eye and tenacious memory
for every thing that is spoken, and it will
never let die what is worthy to live. 1t may
do unjustly at first, but it does not neglect
to have justice done at the last. Let no one
think that his life is unappreciated, or COM
plain that he is neglected. No man will ever
be neglected who gives his fellow-men any
thing worth taking care of, and the very
humblest virtue will be preserved as bless
ing. 1t is we'll sometimes, that the world
may seem to forget, and it may be that a
man is so just and true as to be above the
worlds commendation. When Cato the
censor, lived, many ignoble men had statues
erected to their memory. To those who
expressed their wonder to the virtuous old
Roman that he had none, he said, "He
would much rather that it should be asked
why he had not statue than why he had
one. Yet it must be remembered that a
man must be Cato to say that with becom.
ing truthfulness
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

THE Fortress Monroe correspondent of
the Boston Trareller says misrepresentation
sent forth as to the feeble health Of jeff
Davis are part of plot to secure his release.
The writer says: Mr. Davis health is by
no means of that preearious or dubious cast,
as to cause any serious apprehension of his
failure or decay, beyond what is common to
humanity in any latitude, or in any place,
and was as much the subject of comment
years before his capture as since. He has
all the exercise he desired-or the Surgeon
Of the Post advised for him. His food has
been of as good quality and variety as any
officers at the Post, aud so make it all that
it was desired, the Surgeon of the Post has
for some time, been allowed, in addition to
soldier fare, eighteen dollars per month ex-
ira, to furnish Mr.. Davis from his own table
such delicacies as he may require.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

The Fortress Monroe correspondent of the
New York Herald, is very indignant because
some officers have gone into the presence of
JEFF Davis without removing their hatsi
The "bonored political associations } of
Davis, the correspondent exclaims, should
shield him from such insultsl Why, if
President johnson policy is successful, we
suppose we shall all be expected to sing
hosannahs to the great and good Davis, and
shout our admiration for his 'honored po-
litical association The inquiry may well
be made, whittier are we tending? Leb1-
non Courier.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

The Chicago Journal says: "We hear of
some injury by recent frosts in some parts
of the West, but no very serious damage is
reported The season is discouragingly
backward, and rain is much needed. The
crop prospects, however, are generally good.
The wheat business of the upper MiSsissip-
pi at this time is enormous. The last year 5
crop is just being brought out of Minnesota
being drawn out of first hands by the pres
ent high prices, and the river affords an easy
and cheap channel for its transportation that
is readily appreciated as soon as it has to be
moved bv rail.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

and from New England concur in represent
ing the farmers as deyoting increased atten-
ton to the growth of sheep. In New
England especially it is considered that the
clip viii lmore than cover the cost of keep
ing the animals, besides the profit that may
be realized from their sales to butchers from
their natural increase
At present our imports are chiefly of the
eoarses grades that cannot be supplied at
home. From these considerations it viii
appear that the trade is destined to main
tain It's importance. In woolen manufac-
lures we are making prodigious strides the
products amounting, last year, to $l21, ,000,-
900. with every indication Of large per
centage of increase for the current year.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08
Austria PreparIng for war.

NEw YoRK May 25.-A Venice letter,
dated on the Sd of May, states that Austria
has been making extensive preparations for
war, both with Italy and Prussia, since the
inception of the German difficulty and that
she was, at the latest moment well prepared
frontiers of both countries. The writer says
that the Italians in and around venice were
not particularly excited They looked for a
sharp and decisive struggle, and curiously
enough, expected a re adjustment of the
Austro- Italian question as a result.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

In LovE.-An editor out West has fallen
in love-just hear what he says: We love
to see the blooming rose, in all its beauty
dressed we love to hear our friends disclose
the emotions of the breast We love to see
the cars arrive, well laden, at our door; We
love to see our neighbors thrive, and love to
bless the poor We love to see domestic life
with uninterrupted Joys; we love to see a
happy wife with lots of girls and boys We
love all these-yet far above all that we ever
said, we love what every printer loves, to
hare subscriptions paid y The words in
italics we love too.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

SHOULD the Presidents plan of reconstrue-
ton succeed, and southern ex-rebels and nor
thern Copperheads get into power, the Ma
tional Securities would be worth next to
nothing. The Government, controlled by
those disloyal parties, would repudiate the
debt, or at all events insist that the Rebel
or Confederate debt must be paid likewise.
In either event 7-30's would hardly com
mand . per cent premium as they now
do Let our Democratic fellow citizens
who hold these Securities consider the ulti-
mate results that would follow Copperhead
and Rebel rule and vote accordingly Reatl-
iiag journal
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08
BANKE RS.

G. W. RuPP.......o F. sHANNoN .......F. BESRDIcT
D UPP, SHANNON d CO. BANKERS,
IL Bedroom, PA.
BANK OF DISCOUNT AND DEPOSIT.
COLLECTIONS mado for the East, West, North
and 81 tuth. and the general business Of Exchange,
transacted, Notes and Accounts Collected and
Remittances promptly made. REAL ESTATE
bought and sold. apFl5, '64-tf.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

A CLERK in New York mercantile es-
tablishment relates a colloquy from which
sprightly youth in the same store came ont
second best. A poor boy came along with
his machine, inquiring:
ANY knives or scissors TO griEd?''
s'Don' think we have, replied the yonng
gentleman, facetiously; but can't you shar-
pen wits2''
Eyes, if you've got any, was the prompt
response, leaving the interrogator rather at
loss to produce the article
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

A BEAUTIFUL IDEA. was beauti-
full idea in the mind of a little girl, who, on
beholding q rosebush, where, on the top
most stem. the oldest rose was fadiSg, whilst
below and around it three beautiful crimson
buds were just unfolding their charms, at
once artlessly expressed to her brother, ''See,
Willie, these lutte buds have just awakened
in time to kiss their mother before shedies!''
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08
General g}ewa Stems.

THE New York Herald, speaking of the
war which is about to burst forth in Europe
remarks that ''from the headquarters
Napoleon illdirect the movements of the
arms of Italy, Prussia and France, as Grant
directed his corps under Sherman, Thomas
and Sheridan. The Herald adds: That
Napoleon will do all that Grant has done is
not to be anticipated We doubt whether
Napoleon has the military genius of Gen.
Grant The world does not produce two
such generals at the same time Neither
are there in Europe such soldiers as those
who fought in the American armies: turned
rivers from their courses; invented means to
overcome every obstacle of art or nature;
built roads through swamps and morasses
which no living being seemed able to pene-
trate; stormed mountain fastnesses that APP
peared more impregnable than Gibraltar;
won victories above the clouds; swept like a
sword of fire across the continent, carried
the bright flag of their country into the very
recesses Of the rebellion.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

THE President has signed the Post Office
appropriation bill 1t contains a clause
which cuts off all Government advertising
from Washington papers except the two
having the largest circulation. He has also
signed the bill to punish kidnapping by se-
we're nenalties
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

On an average three hundred persons die
yearly in the City of New York from the di-
rect effects of in:emperance, which does not
include the homicides, the suicides, and the
thousand and one other causes of death that
indirectly arise from the liquor trade. The
drinkers spent $50, 000, 900 last year.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08
JEW EE4ER, G&c.

A BsALOM GARLICK,
II Clock & Matchmaker and Jeweller,
BLOODY RUS, Pa.
Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, &c, promptly re-
paired. All work entrusted to his care, warranted
to give satisfaction.
He also keeps on hand and for sale WATCH
rs, CLOCKS, and JE WELRY.
Gs~ Office with DR.. J. A. Mann. my4
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

WHAT WHIsKEY DoEs.-It meets many
luckless traveller on the great turnpike of
life, and robs him of character and friends.
1t intrudes into happy families, saps the
foundation of their peace, and drives them
homeless, wretched and forlorn, to subsist
on the cold charity of an unfeeling world.
1t meets a mechanic and causes him to neg
lect his business, drives away his customers,
and reduces him to state of wretchedness
and misery. 1t meets farmer, and soon
briars cover the face of his farm, his fences
are broken down, his habitation becomes
leaky, and the windows stuffed with rags.
Finally it sells his farms, and whiskey sell
ers pocket the money, while the heart bro
ken and sickly wife, with her little children
around her crying for bread is turned out of
doors. But where is that once thrifty far
mer, kind and affectionate father Yonder
in the street miserable wretch, wandering
from grocery 70 grocery pawning his coat for
whiskey And the vampires who hide
themselves behind screens and blinds, are
willing to take the last cent and then kick
their miserable victim into the street be-
cause he has no more money.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

Hon. VIM. H. Seward delivered care
fully prepared political speech at Auburn,
n. Y, on last Tuesday evening He main
tanned that the President and Congress diff
fered only in non essentials, and that both
had the same end in view-the peace and
prosperity of the country.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

KNOWLEDGE Of the world is regarded as
a useful if not an elegant accomplishment
but this advantage, like every other good,
is mixed with some alloy the acute obser-
yer of men and manners cannot but be dis
gusted with the scenes that take place
around him, and his knowledge may at last
have the effect of souring his own disposi-
ton.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

A MOTHER who was in the habit of asking
her children before they retired at night,
what they had done to make others happy,
found her two twin daughters silent. The
question was repeated. Il can remember
nothing good all this day, dear mother; on
ly one of my school-mates was happy be-
cause she had gained the head of the class,
and | smiled on her anl ran to kiss her so
she said | was good That is all, dear
mother" The other spoke still more tim
idly. "a little girl, who sat with me on the
bench at school, has lost little brother. /
saw that while she studied her lesson, she
hid her face in her book and wept, felt
sorry, and laid my face on the same hooka
Eept with her. Then she looked up and
was comforted, and put her arms around my
neck but do not know why she said had
done her good y Come to my arms, my
darlings, said the mother; to rejoice with
those that rejoice, and weep with those that
weep, is to obey our blessed Redeemer
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

DANIEL BORDER,
~ PITT STREET. TWO DOORS WEST or THE BED
toRb HOTEL, BEBFoRD, Pa.
TtHMAKER AND DEALER IN JEWEL
RY. sPECTACLEs. &c.
lie Keeps on hand stock Of fine Gold and Sill
'S Watches, Spectae,es Of Brilliant Double Rein
yi ~ 6lasses, also Scotch Pebble Glasses. Gold
"sJeh Chains, Breast Pins, Finger Rings, best
quai,y Of Gold Pens. He viii supply to order
@ay long in his line not on hand,
apr IS, iS55-zz.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

6arA Yankee being asked By a South
ernor why yankees always say III guess, =
while the southern people say 4 reckon, .
gave the following explanation That
yankee could guess as well as soatherner
could reckon.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08
nENTISTRY.

nENTISTRY.
lBIN n. BOWSER, Resident psNTgsT, WooD-
BERRY. Pa, visits Bloody Run three days Of each
month commencing with the second Tuesday of
the month. Prepared TO perform all Dental oper-
a;ions with which he may be favored. Terms
rsthn The reach Of al ard strictly cash ereept bH
special contract. Work to be sent by mail or 9th
wise must be paid for when impressions are taken.
aug5. GEE
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

B6FA young lady rebuked by her mother
for kissing her lover, justified the act by
quoting the passage Whatever ye would
that men should do unto you do ye even 50
to them. /"
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

RATES OF ADVERTISING.
All advertisements for less than 8 months 10
cents per line for each insertion. Special notices
one half additional All resolutions Of Associa-
tion, communications Of a limited or individual
interest and notices Of marriages and deaths, ex-
ceediEg five lines, 10 cts per line Al legal noti-
ees of every kind and all orPhans Court and
other Judicial sales are required bylaw to be pub
lished IN both papers, Editorial Notices rs cent
per line. All Advertising due after frst insertion
A liberal discount made to yearly advertisers,
a
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

sTAn Irishman being in church where
the collection apparatusre sresembled box, on
its being handed to him, whispered in the
carrier ear that he was not naturalized and
and could not vote
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

n W. GROUSE
WHOLESALE T0BAGC0NIsT.
m oa Fenn street. a few doors west Of the Court
mouse, North side, Bedford, Pa, is now prepared
- eel by wholesale alI kinds Of CIGARS. An
- iqers promptly filed. Persons desiring anything
- b,. lls i.ne wiz do we'll 10 give him 3 call
Bedford, Oct; %. Gs
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

A LADY, speaking of the gathering of
lawyers to dedicate new court hoase,S said
she supposed they had gone TO view the
grounds where they mus hmtlg ie.'
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

When Baltimore lady is kissed, she
says she feels as though she was taking
chloroform, and remains insensible as long
AS the operation lasts,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

ROOM FOR ALL. Though the world ia
wide enough for every one TO take a little,
and there appears no reason why we should
jostle and make one another unhappy ais we
pass along. yet so it is we are continually
thwarting and crossing each other at right
angles and some lose all memory of the
temper that governed at first setting ont.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

A YOUNG lady explained to printer the
other day the distinction between printing
and publishing, and at the conclusion Of her
remarks BY way Of Illustration, she said,
You may print kiss upon my cleek, but
you mus. not publish il.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

T /. MARBoURG, NJ. D.,
u Having permanently located respectfully
tenders his Professional services to the citizens
ofBedford and vicinity. Office OF Julians street.
opposite the Bank, one door north of Hall Pal
mer's Office April /, IS64-tf.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

THE ENGLISH MONEY PANIC. C.-The Bos-
ton TsaUeller says that letters received in
that city from merchants in London and
Liverpool, speak of the monetary panic ex-
perieneed there week before last as one of
the mostsevere for the momenteve remem-
bered. As to the future the writer's are
divided in opinion. Some are hopeful that
government interference viii put stop to
the troubles, while others state that a very
heavy decline in commercial values will have
to be submitted to, which will produce more
failures. As Saturday, May 18th, the day
of the sailing of the steamer, was but hal f a
business day the full effects ofthe failure of
Overend, Guerney& Co. upon the communi-
ty could not be fully ascertained
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08
DENTISTS.

G. N. G. MISNicH III
DENTISTS, BEDFORD, Pa.
IL Office ii, the Bank Building, Jntiana Street.
All operations pertaining to Surgical or Me-
chauicai Dentistry carefully and faithfully per-
formed and warranted. TERMS CASH.
ian665-ly
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

NHARPE & KERR,
ATTORNE YS-AT-LAW
win practice in the Courts of Bedford and adj
Joining counties. All business entrusted to their
care viii receive careful and prompt attention.
Pensions. Bounty, Back Pay, &c, speedily col
leeted from the Government.
Oficc on Juliana street, opposite the banking
house Of Reed ScheI, Bedford, Pa. mar2:tf
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08
TOIEN Palmer,

Attorney at Law, Bedford. Pa.
win nromntIv attend to all business entrusted to
his care.
Ms. Particular attention paid to the collection
ofMiIitary claims. Office JuliaDna ST, nearly
opposite the Mengel House.) june2S, 'e5.ly
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08
\ CUISINES Cards
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.

NIEYERS 4 DTCKERSoN,
MI ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
BEDFORD, PENSA.,
Office same formerly occupied by Hon. w. P.
Schell, two doors east of the Gazette office, viii
practice in the several Courts of Bedford county.
Pensions, hounties and back pay obtained and the
purchase Of Real Estate attended TO.
May II, '66-lyr
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08

nR. b. f. HARRY,
" Respectfully tenders mis- professional ser
rices to the citizens Of Bedford and vicinity.
0fce and residence on Pitt Street, in the building
formerly occupied by DR.. J. H. Hofus.
April |, lS64-tt.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08
ATTORNEY All LAW.

7 DIN 7, hEA6I,
j ATTORNEY AT LAW.
BEDFORD, PENNA.,
Offers to give satisfaction to all who may en-
trust their legal business to him. VIII collect
moneys on evidences of debt, and speedily pro-
cure bounties and pensions to soldiers, their wid
ows or heirs Office two doors west Of Telegraph
Office. aprl1:'66-ly
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08
PHYSICIANS.

VXTM. w. JAMISoN, NJ. d,
w BLOODY Run, Pa,
Respectfully tenders his professional services to
the people Of that place and vicinity. Ldecs:lyr
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08
B. CESSNA,

T Is. CESSNA,
j ATTORNEY AT LAW,
6fice with JOIN CESSNA, on Julianna street, in
tbc Office formerly occupied by King Jordan,
and recently by Filler Keagy All business
entrusted to his care will receive faithful and
prompt attention. Military Claims, Pensions, &C.,
speedily collected.
Bedford June 9, 1865.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-08
TOHN REIMUND,
y CLOCK AND WATCH-MAKER,

IN the United otates ItiepTapH UHltt,
BEDFORD, Pa.
Clocks, Watches and all kinds of iewelry
promptly repaired. All work entrusted to iscare
Warranted TO give entire satisfaction. lnov3-lyr