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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-16
LETTER FROM JUDGE UNDERWOOD.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT Court,

ALEXANDRIA, Va, April IA, 1855.
Editors of the National Iatelhgencer
GENTLEMEN: ln your paper OF this morning
! observe very incorrect and perverted report
OF one ot4my recent opinions IN habeas corpus
case
q, In that opinion / did not expressa doubt Of
the legality of the late peace proclamation, ncr
was lis legality called in question by any one
connected with the case; nor did express the
opinion that the writ OF habeas corpus, could
not be executed in one State while the rebellion
was not suppressedln another, but the very
contrary opinion.
My opinion simply Was, that the late peace
proclamation did not pretend to revoke the
previous proclamation of President Lincoln
suspendlng in certain cases the writ in the
States lately in instruction, and stated that
the peace proclamation did not include Texas,
and that it had not and was not intended to
have so broad and general an application as the
petitioner supposed aud therefore refused to
grant his prayer. JOHN G. UNDERWOOD.
JUDICIAL LEGISLATION. is stated in q
dispatch from Washington, that Judge Under
wood, of. Alexandria, Va, has judicially de-
ciaed that inasmuch as the State Of Texas was
not mentioned in the late peace proclamation
of the President, that document practically
declares that the rebellion continues to exist.
But for the Judges antecedents, we should be
inclined to suspect the dispatch TO be a hoax;
and even as it Isl, we think there must be some
mistake as to the point judicially decided
No sane man will venture to assert that the
: rebellion continues tie exist, in fact, anywhere;
and none but fanatic will deny its exis-
tenee, IN law, was terminated by the proclama-
tion, as TO the States named therein. And to
hold that, because it may still technically exist
in Texas, 1T therefore exists in all the other
Southern States is an absurdity so outrageous
that 1t would be q waste of time to argue the
point.-N Y.Ne,os 5s
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Its said that SWIM. M. Evarts is to assist
the Attorney General, in the trial Of Jefferson
Davis, when it takes place, and that Charles
O'Conor and James T. Brady Of New York,
William B. Reed of Pennsylvania, and lawyer
from Mississippi, are to conduct the defence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-16

In response to interrogatories from the
official authorities, as to whether he could
furnish any information concerning the Union
dead buried near Richmond Surgeon A. W.
Spence, who was in charge of the post hospital
at that city during the war, states that be
bad induced the undertakerio keep record
of all the Federal soldiers that were buried, and
to mark their graves, but the object sought
was frustrated by the destruction of the records
In the great fire that occurred on the eyacua-
ton Of the city.
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D r L G 5 T O Il +


Having purchased the stock Of Mr.. PAUL., &,
which we have added largely, We have on hand
a large and complete assortment New Drag,
Chemicals. Dvr-Stutis Pcrfumcrcs, Pomades
Fancy GLASSWARE. Hair, Clothes, Shaving
Toosh anc Nail Brushes Coarse and Fine
Combs: Il great variety OF toilet articles for the
hair, skin and teeth India Rubber Goods Ciga
rctte Papers, Patent Medicines Of all sorJs, Med
icinal Liquors, Bttcrs. Family Dye Co!gr:,
Che wing Tobacco, Smoking Tobacco, and =
very large assortment or all articles Usually
found in :, drug store.
&s:- Particular attention Will be paid 10 tae
neat and careful compnundng Of PHE>ChlP-
TIONS. at all Aours Of tie Gag anil ~tght
nah eff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-16

The famous violnist, Ole Bull, is said to have
died at Quebec on Tuesday morning last. A
day or two ago he was reported to be in Russia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-16

The Southern Methodist Conference have
adopted report extending the jurisdiction of
the southern church in every direction asked
for The committee on episcopal affair have
reported, advising the college OF bishops to
appoint one OF their number to reside in Cali
tornia, and also recommending the election OF
six additional bishops. The question of the
bishop veto is again being discussed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-16


LATEST FROM EUROPE. The steamship City
of Cork brings Cork papers to the I'd instant,
which contain some little news:
The Paris Constitutional says the position
of France on the German question is neutrality,
but whatever may happen, France will not be
found unprepared. A Paris telegram says
that political kilograms from Berlin and Vienna
are believed to have been stopped by the Gov
eminent. The French envoy is said to have
told the King of Prussia that France considered
peace necessity for Europe, and if war should
break out France certainly would not be on the
side of that power which discarded negotia-
tions. La France, in an article pointing out
the preparations of Austria, says everything is
being organized with view to the eventual1ies
of war. The Independence Beige has dis
patch from Berlin stating that Bavaria, Hesse
and Saxony have formed league in order to
bring the Austrian Prussian question before
the German diet.
The arrival of the Saxonia at New York,
with European adyices to the 4th instant, has
since been reported. Queen Victoria had
written letter to Mr.. George Peabody, con-
veying to him her deep appreciation of his
more than princely munifcence in his en-,
deavors to relieve the London poor. A Ba-
ronetcy would have been conferred upon him,
but he felt debarred from accepting such dis
tinction. The Queen presented him with her
miniature as an assurance of her personal feel
ings Prussia still seeks to provoke war.
She has sent. notes to the smaller German
States, complaining of the warlike prepare
tons of Austria, and asking the support of the
thoo 81 L.. III b,,
Austria, or otherwise compelled to commence
hostilities. The Brussels Inteigencer asserts
that Prussia will not be supported by the minor
States. The later advices however, are of
rather more pacific tehor. Atelegram from
Austria of the I'd inst, says that rumors of a
peaceful solution of the Schleswig- Hostein
question were current, and had produced a
ia, ora bic impression. TIE English funds ad-
vanced in consequence.
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ALEXANDRIA.
MONDAY EVENING, APRIL l6, 1866.

The National Intelligencer, says, that the
official account of the famous interview which
took place an Hampton Roads between Mr.
Lincoln and Mr.. Seward, and the Commissioners
from the late Confederate States shows that
Mr.. Lincoln and Mr. Seward did not then re-
quire one-haf as much Of sacrifice on the part
Of the Confederate States as a condition pre-
cedent to pacifcation and Cancellation as has
: been exacted by Andrew johnson, q son Of the
South, and to which its people have responded
with a promptness Of compliance which illus
trates, that confding faith in their fellow men
that is the foundation Of true greatness of char
acter, and which has challenged the admiration
Of European enlightenment. "
The Philadelphia papers of Saturday are
filed with the details of the bearing murder in
that city last week, with particulars Of the
arrest of the hired man, Antoine, whose pa
tronymic is Probst, together with his confess
sion OF participation in the crime. TIE officer
making the arrest said to the accused, You
are German. y His reply was, NO, | ANA
Frenchman. Several rings and purse found
on his person were identified as belonging to
Mrs bearing, deceased. He makes contra
dictory statements in his confession-but was
concerned in the murder, and knows all aboutit.
Apublic meeting has been held at Gordons-
vile, Va, for the purpose of inviting 'the CO.
operation of the citizens ofthe adjoining coun-
ties iuthe purchase of a suitable lot near Cor
louisville, to which the remains of the late Con-
federate dead who. have been buried in the
counties Of Orange, Green, Madison, and
Louisa may be removed, and said Cemetery to
be SO laid out and beautifed as to make it a
suitable tribute to our noble dead. A gene
raj meeting of delegates from the above coun
ties is to be held at Gordonsyille on the 18th
Of May.
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GROCERIES,

EDGAR SPEIDEN.
Ts1EAS-!A long experience in the trad ena
/ blcs the subscriber 10 offer choice articles
in this line. Il. SPElDEN,
an 6-3m No. II, south Fairfax ST.
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Il -N>' 4 i''''' pLASTEN"!
TO arrive per schrs Nancy J. Brayion' JAZZ" s""
Fmison and Nellie &. Paine. 600 tons s'
blue lump PLASTER, Tor sale low o%,oor
". 4. SlLOoi,.
fen 2O-tf General Commission MrTc""''
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No. - SOUTH FAIRFAX ST.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-02-16
LITTLE LAND.


While man has often reached the limits of
how little can be done on much land, it has
scarcely been shown in singleinstance, how
much may be done on little land. From
what raised the past season on one tenth OF
an acre, I should have realized, at New York
prices, nearly four hundred dollars. There
are few persons, not residents of some city or
large village, who do not have more land than
this; and how many there are who, from ten
times the amount of land, realize little or
nothing! Probably the majority of those who
own yard or garden covering and acre, do
not produce one twentieth ofthe amount that
might and oughtto be grown upon 1t, They mol
only deprive themselves of the Injuries that
should grace their tables the year round, reduc
ing the costs of living, in a large family, mate
rally, but they suffer greaterloss by the alb
sence Of pleasant surroundings, the vigorous
health elasticity ofspirit, and rehnementoffeel-
ing growing out ofcommunion wiihnatnretobe be
found in pleasant horticultural pursuits. A
man with one-sixteenlh of an acre, can give
TO the world new variety of potato or straw.
berry plant, new dahlia or verbena, and
would he not be far happier in producing the
useful, or the beautiful, than in smoking
his cigar, and dreaming away disclosure hours
II there is unoccupied space in his back yard
for useful shrub or tree, or vine, why uot
set one out, and thus add his mite to the sum
of total happiness2 Man was made to glorify
God a. much through dressing his vineyard,
by the thorugh cultivation of the soil, as by
laboring in his spiritual vineyard, and that
he fails to meet the demands against him in
this respect, III an unfaithful steward. If he
has but a single acre, viii he be pardoned
for using it as one of old did his talent?
tits the judicious and thorough cultivation
of q small area Of land, that yields the larg-
est returns, just as sure and frequent returns
on small investments make men wealthy Of
tener than when large capital is used, Prob
ably the greatest curse Of American farmers
is their greed for broad acres, which go to
swell taxation, produce heavy crops Of weeds,
brakes and briers. Give us small, but vel
TILED farms, and the country can support q
greater population to the square mile then
Rome in her palmy days, China or Germany,
MI Of which countries have understood the
practical application Of the science Of agri
culture better than we, as a nation do.
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farm. q5arafn { 9lpnellnltl.
REN0TATING ON ORcMARps.


There are nltildtndes Of old orchards
throughout the country, too good to ent down,
vet bearing fruit only fit for making into q.
der, or feeding to swine. Their owners fire.
ouentlr and earnestly ask What shall we 90
withthem ..as5
First 1.-THE fruit IS POOR, change It by enf
grating. It's often the case that pruning
should 10 dong With grating. The tops Of
the trees which have become thick and matted
together, should be thinned out. But in pru.
ming, let no one mount the trees rough shod'
and with axe and saw hack away atthe lower
limbs and those siil the. interior Instead OF
this thin ont The old, sdecayed limbs, cut oul
a few of the upper limbs as well as the lower,
and try to preserve the symmetry of the tree.
In grating, begin al the top and renew about
one-third of the tree each year. .,sssi
The ground will need renoyating, also, by
blowing and nrIauuriirg. The worklshould be
done carefully, without barking the trees Or
breaking their roots, we think it best erdin-s
ariIy to merely scarify the surface with har
row, and to give it good top-dressing Of
BARNARD manure, composted with muck
lime. andwood ashes. When the trunks ant
limbs have become messy, and so rough as
to barbor insects or their eggs, scrape them,
and then wash them with weak lye or strong
soap suds. A common whitewash brush wlil
answer for applying this mixture. P's''ea'
Agricnlfarist.
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TWE FARMERsS 4EGsEEE.

MANY farmers labor zealously and unceas-
ingly to have their farms carefully arranged,
With woodland and cltaredfeld, occupying the
right space; their fences and barns allin good
repair their meadows free from weeds and
stones. I'm short, everything in praiseworthy
order, till one comes to the centre round
which all these minor interests revolye, and
here, where should cluster all the attractions
that render home loved and lovely, one finds
more to repeI than attract a small, dllaPI7
dated house. a relic of the olden time, with
no airy, cheerful rooms TO light up the family
temper; no labor saving appliances to cheer
and lessen the overcoming daily toll; no
pleasant doorway with the refining breath OF
pertumed flowers to elevate and purity the al
fections; but all seem cheerless and desolate,
sordid and selfish Oh, for some magic pow
er to make the owners of such homes feel
how fatal to their true interests is such
state Of affairs If the aim is but firmly iix-
ed on a better condition of things, the change
can soon be brought about by united effort,
and the added expense can be hardly felt
The wife and children viii work with double
energy, for their hearts viii be in it, if they
know the old house is to be replaced by a
better one, and, the tumble down wall or fence
removed to give place to a neat painted one
of pickets or boards. Each viii be ready to
dispense with the promised new garments, Or
other anticipated indulgence to add to the
general fund; and each will gladly lend a
helping hand to remove unsightly rubbish,
piek up loose stones, destroy noxious weeds,
and to set out shade trees and shrubbery, to
make and trim the grassy lawn, and cultivate
flower beds; and as the work progresses,
bright and happy smiles win take the place OF
sour and discontented looks, andtheimproye-
ment of the serenity and cheerfulness of the
family circle will keep peace with the exteri-
or progress, SO true it is that the inner life
viii, to greater or less extent, like mirror,
reflect the impress of all its surroundings,
Insyiew of all this, parents should spare no
efforts, nor consider any sacrifice too great to
make, to render their homes pleasant and
attractive, and full of elevating and refining
influences, if they would have their children
grow up susceptible to all good and noble
emotions blessing and crown of then
declining years.-RaTaI american.
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HOTEL.
BEDFORD. Pa.
ISAAC f. GROVE, Proprietor.

TlIE subscriber would respectfully announce
to his friends in Bedford County and the public
generally that he has leased for a term of years.
this large and convenient brick hotel, at the
of Pitt and Julianna Streets, Bedford Pa, known
as the WASHINGTON HOTEL, and formerly
kept by VIM. Dbert.
This Houee is being thoroughly re-ftted andre
furnished and is now opened for the reception Of
guests. Visitors to the BEDFORD SPRINGS,
and persons attending Court, viii find this House
a pleasant and quiet temporary home, Every at
tcntion win be paid to the accommodation and
comfort Of guests.
The TABLE will at all times be supplied with
the best the markets afford. Charges WILDE mod
crate.
Extensive Stabling is attached to this Hotel,
and careful and competent Hostler win be in at
tendence.
Special attention will be paid to the accommo-
dation of the farming community,
Coaches leave this House Daily, Sundays ex-
cepted) at 6& o'clock A. NJ and 2 O'Clock P. NJ, 10
connect with the trains going East, from Mount
Dallas Station and Bloody Run. A coach will also
leave tri-weekly, TUESDAY, Thursday and Satur-
day. for Somerset. The travelling public viii find
it decidedly to their advantage to stop with him.
ISAAC +. GROVE.
Bedford, April Z, 1865
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-02-16

not only distressing to ourselves, but to our
friends and those with whom we were
brought into business contact. Last fall we
vereinducsd to try what virtue was in COM
mon salt. We commenced by using it three
times day-norning, noon and night We
dissolved a large table spoonful of pure salt
| in about half small tambler full Of cold
water. With this VIC gaFgle the throat most
thoroughly, justh5effore meal time. The re-
suit has5een that during the entire winter
ne we're not only free from the usual coughs
and colds to which as far as our memory ex-
tends, we have always been subject, but the
dry, hacking cough has entirely disappeared
We attribute these satisfactory results solely
to the use Of the salt gargle, and do most
cordially recommend a trial of it to those OF
our readers who are subject to disease OF the.
throat Many persons who have never tired
1.-THE salt gargle have the impression that 1t Is
unpleasant. Suchis not the case Onthe
contrary, it is pleasant, ands after few days
use, no person who loves a nice, clean mouth
and first rate sharpener of the appetite,
willabandon it.-Farner and Gardener.
4
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aAIrroR TnE THROAT

In these days, when diseases of the throat
are 50 universally prevalent, and 50 many
cases prove fatal, we feel il a duty to say o
word I'M behalfof q simple and what has been
with us most effective preventive, If not a
positive cure of sore throats For many
years past. indeed we may say during the
whole Of life Of over forty years, we have
been subject to sore throat; and more par
tia.larlv dry, hacking cough, which was
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D. r. BURBORRDW........ LUTX-
9WRG0RA0W g A9R2s
BEDFORD, Pa, ts-s
U.S ARMY CLAIM AGENCY
FOR The COLLECTION OF
BOUNTY, BACK PAY, PENSIONS,
and other Claims against the Government
RnHNTY AMI. BACK PAY. EaaA

and other Claims against the Government.
BOUNTY AND BACK PAY.
To enable those who may have claims upon the
United States for moneys due deceased officers and
soldiers on account Of military services rendered,
while in the regular or volunteer service, We pab-
lish the following order ofPayment:
FIRsT.--If the deceased was Married, payment
will be made: lst, to the widow; 2d, if no widow,
to his child children lif minors, TO guaalian.
SEcosD.---If he died unmarried: lst, to the
father; 2d if the father is dead, to the mother; 3d.
if both parents dead, to the brothers and sis
ters collectively; lastly, to the heirs general Ito
be distributed in accordance with the laws Of the
State in which the deeeasd had his domicile.1
In the number entitled to Bounty may be added
the pro rata Bounty due soldiers discharged for
wounds received in actual battle, E-sfl-
E# PENSIONS.
Under the Act Of Congress, approved July I4th,
1882 pensions are granted to the following classes
Of persons:
ist Tnvalida disabled since March 4th, 1861, in
the military and naval service of the UnitedStates
in the line Of duty. ~
I'd. Widows Of officers, soldiers, or seamen, dy-
ing of wounds received Of disease contracted in
the military or naval service as above. 81
Sd, Children under sixteen years of age, of such
deceased persons if taer be no widow surviving,
or from the time of the widows second marriage.
4th. Mothers (who haze no husband livIng) Of
officers soldiers, or seamen, deceased aforesaid,
provided the latter have left neither widow nor
children under sixteen years of age; and provided
also, that the mother was dependent, wholly or in
part, upon the deceased for support. aI
5th. Sisters under sixteen years of age of such
deceased persons, dependent on the latter, wholly
or in part for support provided there are norght-
fal claimants of either Of the last preceding
classes. 8sEE hnW ~ 7gg srrsass-
Special attention given to CLAIMS FOR Loss
OF HORSES. sE
%G~ Applications by mail attended to as if
made ii person. "a No charge made until the
Claim is adjusted. ~asE Information given free OF
charge April IS, 1s65:tf
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nATARAcT. 40 YEARs.

CATARACT, 40 YEARS.
~ MRS. ASCHCoM, from Bedford, stopping
with her sister Mrs Williams near the corner of
Baldwin and Penn streets, Pittsburgh, has had
Cataract ON both eyes over 40 years. causing total
blindness for the last nine years. Lately DR..
Sterrett of Pittsburgh, removed the cataract. She
now secs to read without the aid Of glasses.Pres-
4 byterian Banner. jan5i2m.
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orrIea or ras HoovEn 8 MAnsnAL

UFFICE OF TIE HOOVER q WAHsHAL
Or COMPANY,
BEpFoRD, Pa, Jan. Q, 1866
ON October 9th, 1855, an assessment of FOUR
" CENTS per share called for, payable
rs follows, viz: One half Nov. lst 1865, the bal
ance Jan. 1, 1865.
This is to notify delinquent stockholders that
at noon on THURSDAY, FEB. Sth, 1865, at the
Office Of the company as above, sufficient num-
Der of their shares will be sold at public auction
to pay said assessment with costs
Payments received up to day of sale
ian19:4t G. w. RUPP, Treasurer.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-02-16

One lot Of ground in the center Of Bloody Run
fronting "a Main street about sixty-fye feet and
running back three hundred feet. One Of the very
best busiGess locations in Bloody Run.
Also tei acres Of wood land, adjacent to Bloody
Run, lying on the Bedford Railroad, containing
first class ron-ore, and having thereon never
failing spiiug of water.
For particulars apply at the store of Mrs. s. e.
MANN. Bocdy Run, or of DIR. HICKnK, Bed
ford, Pa decl5.3m
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nREss GOODS.

pass GOODS,
Two hundred pieces LADIES DRESS GOODS
including
FRENCH MERIN0ES, all colors,
ALL WOOL DELAINEs do
ALL WOOL REPS do
ALL WOOL PLAIDS do
BOMBAZINEs, ALPACAs, M0HAIRs, Pop
LINs. CAgHMERES, Ac. &e embracing the
most elegant styles we have ever offered for sale
i'm Bedford. A. B.ChAMEh Dc w.
Sept. rs, 1885.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-02-16

We rarely employ travelling agents, as so many
impostors are habitually prowling in the assumed
capacity Of solicitors for Journals We prefer that
our subscribers shall pay their money to persons
they know and of whose integrity they are assur-
ed. Any friend who believes he viii do good by
increasing the circulation Of the Tribune is author
lied to solicit and receive subscriptions. Speci-
men coyies viii be promptly sent without charge
to those requiring them, and we trust many friends
will be moved to ask their neighbors and acquain-
tances to join in making up their clubs
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TOBACCONIsTs.

A DMINIsTRAToRs NOTICE.
n Estate of GEORGE w. B4DGLEY, late
Of Moaree soH,aship, deed.
Notice il hereby given that letters Of Adminls-
tration have been granted to the undersigned, by
the huzister Of Bedford county, on said estate.
All persoh- indebted to said estate viii make inn
mediate payrn-nt, and those having claims against
the same are requested to present them forthwith
for settlement.
Asa M. WILLIAMS,
Jan. 26, 1866. Administrator.