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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-07-20

At the Union State Convention Of 1865,
a resolution was adopted BY acclamation,
declaring that the leaders and candidates Of
the Democratic, alias Copperh cad party,
stood arraigned before the people of Penn
sylyania for constantly obstructing the eff
forts Of the Constitutional Authorities to
to MAINTAIN the life Of the nation We now
repeat the counts in the Indictment then
preferred by declaring that the Copperhead
leaders did this
By infaming the passions of their igno-
rant followers against the legally elected
officers of the Federal Government, and re-
framing from all reproach against treason or
armed traitors,
By procuring decision from the Demo
cratic Judges of our Supreme Court, deny
ing the right of the Government, to the
services Of the citizens of this State for the
defense OF the imperilled country.
BY discouragIng men from volunteering
into the armies of the Union thus rendering
it necessary 20 succumb to treason, or to
pay large bounties and SO burdening every
ward, township and borough in the State
WITH ASDt " III bllC IdiikS Ot our fdfiukSS.
By opposing the enlistment Of fnegroes for
our defense, although one white b1an less
was required for every black ore who could
be enlisted, and this at the very moment
when the battle Of Gettysburg was raging
on the soil of Pennsylvania and that deci-
slve battle was uncertain.
By denying to cur soldiers the right to
vote while eghting for the flag of our
fathers. on the plea that such rights were not
allowed by our Constitution, anu by oppo-
sing an amendment which removed their
objections and relieved our brave soldiers
from this disability.
By exaggerating the public indebtedness,
denying the public credit, and teaching that
the financial resources of Che north were
unequal to the suppression of the rebellion
By shameful opposition to measures for
extending relief to the families of Union
soldiers, and by malignant effort by these
means to secure tae success of the rebels in
the field, Or such protraction of the war as
would exhaust the nation in its efforts to
subdue their friends
BY uow Eeaping abuse upon the Govern
lnent for furnishing assassins and their
accomplices; by demanding the release Of
leading traitors, by frowning down all
attempts 70 bring to punishment the fiends
who starved our soldiers. and BY assuring
rebels that neither in person nor property
shall they be punished for their crimes.
And if fanything were wanting to complete
their infamy, we have it in their determined
opposition to free labor, and to a tariff
which, while it would make labor profitable
by protecting the working men of Pennsyl-
vania from British competition, would large
" increase the revenue essential to the
maintenance Of the public faith and credit.
Let this indictment be placed at the head
of every loyal journal in the State Its
truths are as strong to-day as they were
a year ago, and intheir name we can again
win great victory.
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1NIoN E,oLEoY OF REcoNsTRucTIoN.

'1Resofrsd, BY the Senate aud House Of Repre-
sentatives of the United States Of America, in
Congress assembled, two-thirds Of beth Houses
cencurring, That the following article be proposed
to the Legislatures Of the several States as
amendment to the Constitution of the United
States, which, when ratified by three -fourths Of
the said Legislatures, shall be valid as part Of
the Constitution, namely:
"ARr4cnB -, Section /. All persons born or
naturalizea In the United States, and subject TO
the jurisdiction thereof citizens Of the United
States, and Of the State wherein they reside. No
State shall make or enforce any law which shall
abrdge the privileges or immunities of eitizers of
the UBitsd States. Nor shall Eny State deprive
any person Of life, liberty, or property without
due process of law, nor deny to any person within
Its jurisdiction the equal protection Of the laws.
Sectioa 3 Representatives shall be apportiened
among the several States according to their res
pective numbers, counting the whole number Of
persons in each State, excluding Gndians not taA-
ed; but whenever the right 70 yote at any election
for electors of President and President, or
for United States Representatives n Congress,
executive and judicial officers or the members Of
the Legislature thereof is denied to any of the
male inhabitants Of such State, being twenty-one
years Of age, and citizens Of the United States OF
in any way abridged, except for participation in
rebellion other crime, the basis of representa-
ton therein shall be reddeed In the proportion
which the number of such male citizens shall bear
to the whole number of male citizens tyventy one
years Of age in that State.
4Seetion 3. No person shall be Senator or
Representative in Congress, elector of President
and Nice-President or hold any Office, civil or
military under the u. s., CIR under any State Who
having previously taken an oath as a member Of
Congress. or as officer of the United States, or
as member of any State Legislature, or as an
executive or Judicial officer Of any State to sup
port the Constitution of the United States, shall
have engaged in insurreetion or rebellion against
the same, OF given aid or comfort to the enemies
thereof but Congress may, by ayote Of two-thirds
OF each House remove such disability.
"Section A. The validity Of the public debt Of
the United States authorized by law, including
debts incurred for the payment of pensions and
eounties for service ia suppressng insurreeton or
rebellion, shall not be questioned, but neither the
United tates nor any State shall assume or pay
any debt obligation incurred in aid of insurTec
ton or rebellion against the United States or any
claim for the loss or emancipation 81 any slave,
but all such debts, obligations, and elafms shall
be held illegal and void
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great charter Of our liberties, / should not
favor changes in its text for light or trivial
causes, but the late rebellion against the
Government has made it our duty to incor-
poFate into the organic law such provisions
for the future safety and prosperity of the
Republic ais have been indicated by the light
of recent experiences. The issue IL fairly
before the people.
Other issues, which in past struggles di-
yided us, have passed away. Slavery is dead.
After a career of mingled power and AFRO
gance, it died amidst the throes of the cruel
war which 1t originated, and our Constitu.
ton has already been so amended as to pro-
hibit it forever in the United States.
The last g.eat struggle to gather the liberal
and just fruition Of the sacrifices of the late
war. viii be decided by the verdict of the
people of the several States in the coming
election, and cannot doubt the issue after
the !ldelity they have shown the past. Since
the failure Of the States to act in concert
and at once on the amendments, / do not
regret that the question Of reconstruction
goes to the highest tribunals known to our
institutions--the people. And when fhey
shall have declared, million. tongued in favor
of the amendments, as [ must believe they
will, their admonitions to the States still
struggling to make the war fruitless, viii be
too potential to be disrcgarded, and the
results will be accepted promptly By friends
and foes in the late war
Should the loyal States, or, indeed, any
considerable number Of them, unite in CALI
ing extra sessions Of their legislative bodies
to ratify the amendments, / shall very
heartily unite with them, regarding, as / do,
the speedy adoption Of the amendments as
the greatest blessing that can be bestowed
upon our whole country.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. G.. CURTIN.
Colonel FR. JORDAN. Chairman Union
State Central Committee, Philadelphia
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B1 Col a. w. TGYLon, late of the 101st
Penn'a Vols, paid us visit at our Office on
last Tuesday. The Colonel was the command
AMI Of two companies from this county, Com
piers and d. ". Mullin' S; ami our knowledge
of him, as derived from the soldiers under
him, and several Of his prison associates. as
vel as what We have learned of him in our
interview, has brought us to the belief that
he is very worthy man. We have not yet
heard Of regimentsl officer who has given
such entire satisfaction to all ths members of
his regiment as Cei. Taylor. His presence
in our midst has brought TO town the rem.
nants of his two Bedford county companies
to pay him visit. Col. Taylor is the Repub-
ican candidate for Senator in the Beaver dis
trict Hopkins and we are greatly gratifed
to know that Che Republicans of that district
regard merit and efficiency as their criterion
in the selection Of their candidates.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-07-20

S. T.-ls60.-X.-Thc amount of Plantation
Bitters sold in one year is something startling.
They would hll Broadway six feet high from the
Park to 4th street. brakes mandatory is one
of the institutions of New York. It is said that
Drake painted all the rocks in the Easta-a States
with his cabalistie rs. T.-1s60.--X," and then
got the old granny Legislators to pass a law "pre-
venting disfguring the face of naturs,' which
gives him monopoly. We do not know how
SELL as no other article ever did Tkey are used
by all classes of the community and are death on
Dyspepsia-eertain. They are very insigarating
whsr langnid and weak, and great appetizer.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all druggists.
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SUICIDE or JAMES H. LANE, OF Kansas.
This gentleman, well known throughout
the union for the past few years, committed
suicide on Sunday evening, 1st Of July. He
was Senator from the State OF Kansas, his
term expiring in 1871. During the war he
was an earnest Union man, and used his in
suppression of the Rebellion After the war
closed he distinguished himself in Congress
by voting mainly against the measures pro-
posed by the leaders of the party which elect
ed him to the Senate. 1t IS probable on his
return to Kansas he found that his constitu-
ents did not endorse his action, and hence his
modification and selfdestruction in a moment
of humiliation and despair.
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EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON. ID. C.. .JnlY l4

WASHINGTON, ID. O., July H.
Sin Your resignation of the office of
Postmaster General, rendered in your letter
of the llth inst, is hereby accepted.
Fully appreciating your kind assurance of
personal regard, am very truly and respect
fully yours,
ANDREW sDoHNsoN
To the Hon WM DENNIsoN.
Chief Clerk Hunter is TO be appointed as
additional Secretary Of State.
Attorney General Speed sent iu his resig-
nation to the President to-day, with strong
Speed is even more emphatic than Mr.. Den
nison in his condemnation of the course of
the Executive. Speeds resignation will Of
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-07-20

He5@ There will be an interesting contest
in some Of the States for delegates at large
to the l4th of August Convention. In
Virginia, it is presumed, the contest will be
between McCausland, Henry a. Wise, the
irrepressible Moseby, Robt. Il. Lee, aud
Pollard. and some parties claim JEFF Davis
as Kirginian, at least for the present, and
therefore will insist upon him. BE would
be fine representative man, and his servi-
ces should be procured by all means The
President win, no doubt, parol him for the
occasion. B. +. Meyers and Valentine Hay,
Esqs. ARE likely to be the delegates from the
10th Congressional District of Pennsylva
p;a
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-07-20
FINDING ITS LEVEL SOONER THAN
TT EXPECTED.

The Randall Convention finding no syiupa.
thy or support among true Union rueu, to
avoid an ignominious fizzle is obliged to
openly accept the endorsement of Southern
Rebels and Northern Copperheads at the
very commencement of its career. To be
sure these were intended to come "a, in good
time. but it was hoped that they would be
ablcto gull respectable portion of the I'm
ion party and have them committed to the
movement before throwing off the cloak and
exhibiting their hypocrisy and treason. Be
ing forced TO show their colors so early they
have no longer any prospect Of gaining
strength for the Johnson policy, except
among rebels and copperheads, who cannot
muster sufficient force to be al ali tnrui-
dable to the united ranks OF the Union party.
Union men South, Of the Gov. Hamilton
stamp, cannot 60 Andy and viii have con-
yention of their own ofthe true Union met
tle
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-07-20
Henry J. Raymond, the editor-in.

aar Henry J. Raymond, the editor-in-
chief of the Ne,o York Times, is reported to
have slightly ieaved' in his support of the
Philadelphia, I4th of August Convention.
The constant grumbling of the Times, at the
action of the great mass of the Union men
of the country, has disgusted every lover Of
political and civil liberty in the land, and we
had about concluded that the Republican
party had got rid of this chronic Conserva-
tive scold, but it now appears that its editor
has not sufficient nerve TO 90.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-07-20

"In lifting the kettle from the fire | scalded
myself very severely--one hand almost to a crisp
TIL torture was undesirable. The Mexican
Mustang Liniment relieved the pain aIwost i'm.
ms sdatsly- 1t healed rapidly and left very litfie
scar CHAs. Foster, 420 Broad ST. PhiIa
This is mevely sample of what the Mustan.
Liniment will de-. 1t is invaluable ia all ca ses of
wounds, swellings, sprains, cuts, bruises spayias,
etc, either upon beast.
Beware Of eounterfeitS. None is genuine unless
wrapped in fine steel-plate engravings. bearing
the signature of @. W. Westbrook, Chemist, and
the prieGie stamp Of DBNAs BARNES d Co, New
York.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all druggists.
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nearThe Copperheaas Of Cambria and

neA-The CoppeFheads of Cambria and
Huntingdon counties have instructed for
Robert L. Johnston, Esq, of Ebensburg,
for Congress. Our friend Robert L. was
badly frightened to the rear by A Barker,
two years ago, and we suspect that he win
find considerable More-M (MorrsIll in his
way this time. Bob is clever fellow, and
were his notions up with the progressive
standard of the age, we don't know any one
for whom we would sooner vote
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sa-The President is determined toforce

BeA-The President is determined to force
thecountry to accept his Policy, whether the
people desire il or not We only know of
two analogous efforts in the history of the
country, the first was IN President Buchan-
ans effort to impose the Leeompton Consti-
tuition upon Kansas, and the other TO force
the Border States into rebellion Both
these nefarious schemes failed, and this lesF
and greatest iniquity of them all, viii share
the same fate.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-07-20

n@-A special dispatch to the Tennessee
Congressional delegation from Memphis,
says that the House Of Representatives viii
adopt the Constitutional Amendment The
Senate has already done 80. The minions
of johnson, Randall & Co.. have been mo.
wing the spheres, almost, to keep the Ten
nessee Legislature from ratifying the
Amendment, but it seems that the shirt OF
evil is not always to prevail, although invo.
ked by those high in authority.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-07-20

THE Conyention which assemblies in Phil
adelphia is to be composed Of Rebels, Rebel
sympathizers, Copperheads, traitors, deser-
ters, skedaddIers, bush-whackers, guerrillas
and Andy johnson. The authorities had
better make preparations to resist cholera,
trychinia and rinderpest Immediately Shsre-
after. How theeity viii beable to escape these
direful plaques, unless special efforts are
made in advance to resist them, it is utterly
impossible To oforeteIl.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-07-20

AoUE De MAGNeLIA.-The prettiest tninc,
the "sweetesI thing" and the most of ii for tfe
least money. It overeomes the odor of perspira-
ton; softeas and adds delicaey to the skin, is
delightful perfume; allays headache and inaAm-
nation, and is a necessary companion in the sick
roOm in the nursery, and upon the toilet sdeboard
1t can be obtained everywhere at one dollar per
bottle.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all druggists
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-07-20
PASSAGE OF THE FREEDMEN,S
BUREAU BILL.

A. j. deliberately sent veto Of the
second Freedmen's Bureau Bill to the Ma
tional House of Representatives on the 10th
instant, and that body Immediately passed
it ever his head with number of spare
votes above the requisite two-thirds, and
sent it to the Senate, which, without any
hesitaney, did likewise. Thus, perhaps, for
the first time in in the history of the coun-
try, passing bin over the Presidents veto
through both Housea of Congress in the
same afternoon. The Union men stand by
their principles-the President by traitors.
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Heimstrect's inimitble Hair Coloring has been
steadily growing in favor for over twenty years.
1t acts upon the absorbents at the roots of the
hair, and changes it to its original color by de-
grccs. All instantaneous dyes dealen and injare
the Hair. Hemstreets is aot a dye, but is cor
tain in its results, promotes its growth, and is
Sold by all dealers.
Saratoga Spring Water, by all druggists.
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an who value beautiful head of hair, and It's
preservation from premature badness and turning
gray, will not fail to uss Lyons celebrated Eath-
airon. Ii makes tie hair rich, soft and glossy,
eradcateS dandruf, and causes the hair 10 grow
with luxuriant beauty. It is sold everywhere.
E. THOMAS LYON, Chemist, Ny.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by alidruggist
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-07-20

LreH's EXTRACT or Pure JAMAICA GlSGER-
for Indigestion, Nausea, Heartburn, Sick Head
ache, Cholera Morbus, &C., where a warming, ge
nial stimulant is required. Its careful prepara
tion and entire purity make it cheap and relia-
bic article for culinary purposes. Sold every
where, at so cts. per bottle.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all druggists
July 20, ls66:eow1y
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fesa- This is certainly the age Of newspaper
improvement The paper that attempts to
plod its way along after the style of ten years
ago is dull institution. We were led to
these reflections on seeing the neat, clear and
clean manner in which the Lancaster Inquirer
is gotten up. 1t is a regular beauty now. If
the Inquirer is little slow in admitting a
few selfevident truths advocated by its emil
nent Representative in Congress, it is deter
mined tomake up in TYPOGRAPHY.
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BB- The a0ld Flag is the title of a
spirited campaign paper published by Messrs.
Mcclure u Stoner, Chanbersburg, Penn a.
Persons wishing to keep posted in State poll.
tics, during the canvass, win find them serv-
ed up in the most readable shape in this spi-
cy little weekly.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-07-20

WnAT DIN Ir2-A young lady, returning TO
her country home after sojourn Of few months
IN New York, was hardly recognized by her
friends. In place Of rustic, flushed face, she
had soft, ruby complexion, of almost marble
smoothness; and instead of %, she really appear
cd but u. She told them plainly she used Hagan'
Magnolia Balm, and would not be without it.
Any lady can improve her personal appearance
very much by using this article. 1t can be order
ed of any druggist for only so cents.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all druggists.
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Dag~ The two great presiding geniuses of the
Philadelphia mougrel Convention are 10 be
Andrew johnson and Millard Fillmore.
What a pity John Tyler did not survive to
complete the trio of Presidential infidels.
The world could not produce an equal
amount of recreancy, nor could the annals
Of history find parallel.
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neA- The Miners Journal, printed at Potts
vile, has been very much enlarged and Inn
proved. The Journal is one of the best
country papers in the State, and we are hap
py to know that journal printed in as be-
nighteda region as il is, is meeting with such
eminens success. The veteran editor will
please accept our best bow.
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asr The candidate for Governor who can
unite those who sacrificed all to save their
Country and those who fed ignominiousy
and abandoned their flag to the mercy Of
the foe when their country was assailed,
must DO remarkable politician. What
think you, boys in blue2
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-07-20

Sag- The principal strength Of Clymer,
outside of the regular Party, according to
the organs of the opposition, is to be found
in the Soldiers and Deserters. Both organ
izations are claimed for the Berks county
veteran. Soldiers, how do you ike the
part which you are represented as PLAYING ?
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ne. The friends of Hon. Thadens :

rFA- The friends of Hon. Thadeus Ste
vens have entered his name as candidate
for United States Senator We do not
think the Senate is the arena for Mr. Ste.
veus, his wonderful powers for controlling a
turbulent body would be entirely useless
here, and we cannot see what could be
gained by the transfer Let Thadeus STE
vens remain in the House, the country asks
it and he should yield any preferences he
may have for the other body to those of the
people
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-07-20

ReA-The call forthe Soldier Convention,
at Harrisburg is to be freely circulated in
this county. The names of the individuals
who fred the saw mill Of Henry Iekes, the
school house at New Paris, the United
Brethren church. the barns of Jerry Cor
don and Vim. Blackburn &C., &c. win all,
it is presumed, be attached
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SeS The supporters of Clymer say they
may be able Ia elect him If they can get q
deserter vote variously estimated from 20,-
600 to 10000. What peculiar make up
does the Copperhead party exhibit.
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RATFFIcATIONg

The Extra Session of the LegfsIature--
Correspondence between Governor
Curtin and Prank Jordan, Esa-Pcnna
sylyania willing To unite with amy
considerable number of the loynl
States for the speedy adoption of tho
Constitutional Amendment.
The following correspondence explains it.
self.
UNION STATE CENTRAL Con. Rooms.
No los Chestnut street,
PHILADELPHIA, July 4, 1866.
To HIS EIecclEeRcy, Andiesc g. Curtin,
GoUera0r Of Pennsylvania
DEAR SIR. / saw in the newspapers,
some weeks ago, that you had initiated
measures for a call Of the Legislatures Of
the several States in extra session, to take
action upon the amendments recently pro-
posed by Congress, to the Constitution of
the United States. From the time since
elapsed it is inferred no general concert of
action has been had, and presuming this to
be SO, many Of our friends have grave
doubts of the policy Of special session Cor
our State.
As your action IN tho premises is likely in
some things 10 modify my own, | hope YOU
will be kind enough to inform me, If consis-
tent with your views Of official propriety.
what action you contemplate on this impor
tant matter.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
FR. JORDAN,
Chairman Union State Central Committee.
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sA-The Pittsburgh Gazette appears to
have United States Senator on the brain.
A few doses Of Cowan ought to remove the
malady.
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BA- DR.. Beecher says next to books there
is no inanimate thing in the house that pro-
duces SO much profitable pleasure as the
piano.