Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-12-14
THE FUTURE OF SOUTHAMPTON.


L
ampton, and having already passed beyond
its Northern limits, permit Pilgrim
to make a few suggestions, with re
gard to the future Of that nor some
what historic State. The chief desidera-
tum at present, is the want Of State officers,
and of government buildings. If the latter
we're supplied, the former could be obtained,
without difficulty. Political tricksteJs and
Conservative proscriptio1aists should be kept
in the back ground by all means. In the
judgment Of Pilgrim, Beams Cove, is the
garden-spoi of Southampton, and should, by
all reasonable consideration, have the State
Capitol. This opinion is predicated upon
the following facts Though a retired spot
nearly encircled by everlasting hills, there
are two avenues, leading TO the outer world,
without crossing pine-clad alpine SUBMITS.
The one is a zigzag wagon-road, passing
through Pole cat Valley, connecting with the
National pike, and thence with Cumberland,
Maryland. By this route, the Government,
State officers and Legislature when in ses-
sion) could be supplied with mail matter
once a week The other is kind of Indian
trail, leading along Flintstone Creek, and
finding its terminus near famous Gilpintown.
Flintstone Creek, the only stream of any
note, passing through the Cove, would furnish
water power during tie rainy season, for
grinding and manufacturing purposes. More
over the Coveites, are said to be in advance
of the inhabitants in other parts Of the State,
as regards literary and social advantages.
Some Of the ladies, dear creatures, might
have charms, even for Pilgrim, had he
not already passed into the ''sere and yellow
leaf and become partially inyulnerable
to the darts of Cupid. Science and re
ligion there go hand in-hand, the same edi-
fee, log building, probably 16 by 20 feet,
two stories and A-half high, being used both
as Church and Seminary. Their school Is
seldom without teacher The present in
cumbent, is lady of fine literary taste, and
excellent social qualities, having been train
ed in the 'old line Wing SCHOOL, Pilgrim will
vouch for her loyalty. Should a gallant
| Southamptonian be so fortunate as to win her
| heart and hand he will unquestionably draw
| a valuable prize in life's lottery, and secure
an acquisition to his native State; a governing
spirit that might do much to accelerate her
progress in the march Of Improvement.
Therefore let the State Capital be located in
Beams Cove p mansion-a substantial
brick building, recently erected. would an
swer the purpose very well for the present
but how can it be purchased Well, that is a
'problem" Pilgrim viii not atsemptto solve.
Let the Conservative State Senator and
Member of the House, 1gho did not get eject
ed, form financial scheme and shape the
course of the Legislature. To secure polite
al righteousness, and sound patriotism, in
the judgement Of Pilgrim, the Southampto-
mans should dispense with all antiquated
mongreI nostrums, emanating from the Bed
ford literary drug shop. especially that po-
Iitieal bible issued in numbers, which has
been so frequently revised, corrected, aud |
iuterp uIated, that il has lost every vestige Of
the spirit and genius Of Jefersonian Democ- |
racy. The desideratum could be adyanta- |
ceously supplied by productions mon X IL -
cordanee with the spirit Of the age, aud the !
onward march of human progress. Much IS
to be expected from the cherished shepherds |
who guard the morals aud watch over the |
spiritual interests of this people. Although |
attached to three denominations, Pilgrim Is
pleased to learn that they are men OF clean
hands and pure hearts, who not only fear God
and work righteousness, but also prize the
principles of free government. Our sympa-
thy is with these noble selEsacrifcing men.
Although they have a somewhat sterile soil TO
cultivate, we wish them abundant success in
their labor Of love. 1t would be well to es-
tablish typographical corps in the new
State. Should "Homespun' recover from
literary spasms, he might take charge Of this
department his spare time could be devoted
to the capture of "viper fangs" and "black-
guard" scalps, as trophies to aid in the
establishment Of his highly refined literary
H BF6e Rb bsgondd B2g g9me n Pe1fan Eagf
bles, is profitable in some localities Should
Southampton make rapid strides in the march
Of progress, no one viii rejoice more than
Pilgrim. Leaving on our pilgrimage, in
search Of better country, we passed up
Town Creek, passing by the ''dear relic of
another cime'' (the dilapidated wagon bed,
on which was dimly traced the word Union.
We thought of the bones Of Joseph and sigh
ed for a cavern, but sighed in vain. Trans
terring miniature representation to our
sketch book for the Harpers, we resumed
our journey. The school house by the way
side had been repaired, a teacher and chill
dren we're there. A move in the right direc-
ton. The ''great wheel, - at the mill, cover
ed with the moss Of ages, was rolling slowly
round. Buckwheat hulls were driven to and
fro, by the breeze, giving indications Of bread
in the land. Passing the line Of Monroe"
in our pilgrimage, we hastened or to the
blue eyed Juniota;" substantial bridge
aided our transit, and we found repose, and
congenial spirits on the other side.
PILGRIM.
BLOODY Run, (whichis not in Southamp-
ton,) Dec. 18th 1868.
P. S. Having learned through some sports
men, that Pilgrim first letter gave pain to
certain Conservative ladies, because we were
not eaptiyated by the style Of beauty exhibi-
ted by women whom we passed on the ''rug-
ged highway" when we passed through that
land of Beuiah and also because reference
was made to children, wearing ''nature's
moccasins." In explanation, it may be