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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26
Tuc Presidents Excursion from an
English Point Of View.


The London Star has a long article on
what ii styles President Johnson $ ImpcFl-
al Progress After noticing his reception
at Cleveland, Toledo, Oberiin and Detroit,
il says
1t Is something quite new TO ind the
President Of great Republic stumplng Its
towns and Villages for 30 other purpose
than to denounce, yitupeTate and threaten
the Congress which the nation elect to ex-
press its views and to make It's laws. In
oll Europe we had almost forgotten that
such things were sometimes done here by
despots who professed to be nothing but
despots. To find an English Charles or 4
French Louis yilifying and threatening
Parliament, surprises no reader Of history !;
but in the England aud France Of our day
we simply regard such an exhibition as I'M
possible. Assuredly 10 European aUtocrat
at any time ever rated IUcouTenIent and
unmanageable Representatives OF q popular
cause with the coarse and bitter Vehemen &c
which IS now Andy johnson only ei0-
quence.
Anything SO coarse, SO 'roady, so thor
0ughly bad spirited and savage, has proha-
BY meyer before been delivered by any man
holding high office in the presence OF civ
ilized assembly.
We give johnson credit for sincerity in
other respects as well as bis confession that
he cares nothing for dignity When he
announced that he was prepared. If only
encouraged, tn meet the Congress single
handed and alone, we fully beIie~a that he
meant what he said. In that rough and
rowdy frame is. we are quite ready to believe
the soul Of d genuine despot There is
probably no extreme of violence, no manner
of emp q etat, from which Andrew Johnson
would shrink if only he once felt convinced
that he had a sufficient support.
1t is earnestly to be hoped, and now, per-
haps, to be expected with some confidence,
that the approaching elections Will teach
him a timely lesson, and show him that be
has oyerrated his strength, In truth the
people of the United States have now TO
cope with a second attack upon their liber-
ties, scarcely less mcnacing, and certainly
less audacious, than that which began
under Jefferson Davis.
We have no fear for the result, The
selEstylcd Moses of the negroes race has
turned traitor to them and to the Constitu-
ton under which he lives but the free and
loyal American people will do justice to the
negro and remain faithful to their country.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26
FROM MISSISSIPPI.
Extra Session Of the Legislature The
Governors Message.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct l6.-The Mississip
ri Legislature met yesterday, in extra ses-
sion The Governor in his message said,
that the necessi ties Of the State constraln-
ed him to call them together-not specia!
emergency, but a general exigency, result
ing from the altered and deranged condition
Of orr Federal relations and domestic
affairs He states the removal OF the negro
troops from the State and the transfer OF
the FGeclmen's Bureau to to the officers OF
the regular army, are subjects Of eongratu-
lation
lie dcalores the state of the country, and
incosas ;h; Constitutional Amendments, but
presume mere reading Of it will insure It's
rejection lie recommends the admission OF
negro testimony in all Courts, and requests
that provision be made for the education Of
the INDECENT children OF Confederate sol !
ders, and for the relief of destitute and
disabled State and Confederate soldiers, The
rest Of tho message is purely local
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26
FROM HAVANA.
Tc5u6.s Larstcquc on ihc Buhamas-IidJ
q Nassau LesLoyed DamGgs 10 Ship

Tc,uJtc Lars5cauc on tte Bahaulas- -HoLf
q -Aosstn Lesi,Dged Dampge 10 Ship
pug,
HAVANA, October l5.-On Wednesday
last, the Queens birthday, the Captain
General held a court, and the next day a
grand review OF ten thousand men took
place.
4 terliH,s hurricane commenced in the
Bahamas yl the 3Oth ulJ, and lasted two
days Almost haIfof the town OF Nassau
was destroyed BY the storm. Houses were
blown down, roofs carried away, and trees
uproOacd Trinity Church was demolished. .
the Government House lost part Of its roof,
and the laJs ut the Marine Hospital was en-
tireiy b.uwu of. Vessels were driven
ashore aua aascked to pieces, aud wharycs
demolished. The ngighboring Islands suif-
cred in the same degree, and large number
O.! vessels have been lost or damaged. This
LufIicancc Is the seyerest which has been
ex xperic8cad since 1913.
On board of the French steamer Empera-
trice Eugene, which arrived last Monday
from St. EnaZaiTe, cit route for \ era Cruz
were General Castelnan anu staff, aide
cartf, nf s.,itt,leoD He Lac H.. --;,. tod
bY hlm 10 replace Marshal Bazalne IN
Mexico. We have news from the Mexican
capital to the lst and Vera Cruz to the 9th,
by the Paris, which arrived on the llth.
The Ira asserts that the postponement of
the departure of the French troops from
Mexico show that the French Government
has not ye abandoned the Empire. A dep
utation o! tlt commerce Of Matamoras had
arrived a. ,he capital, begging the Govern
ment to take possession Of this city; that a
large number Of troops was not necessary,
as the whole population would arise in favor
of the Ea,pjie The EstaBctte reports the
capture o. Adam by twelve hundred rebels,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26
PERSECUTION OF UNION MEN IN
TEXAS.

4 ST. Louis dispatch, Oct II. says: Phi
gate letters from Union men IN Texas, re-
ceiycd in this city, relUerate previous ac
counts OF the treatment OF lOyalISts in that
State. The following is from gentleman
living in Navarro county, Texas, and IS but
a sample oil the many other letters from that
section:
Il cannot remain here in safety, for | am
in the midst OF enemies. My antlclpatlons,
based ON the Union victory, were OF a glo-
rioua triumph tor our cause, but | tiud my
self 20 d. .tcr the Irou heel OF my rebel
enemy s. uJA the government Is trying to
pet 1he leDels have crushed the Union
men OF this State into dust, fear, forever,
Tell my friends that, instead OF my return
lug to Texas IN triumph, / returned TO be
placed al ;:.c Jvuder mercIes oI my rebel en-
emlus.
~ J'aau man htle has a narrow chance
for lie, uul less Tor his liberty or property
The result OF this Is that some Union men
have actually turned rebel seeing that they
have no chance as Union lnen. and that
treason Is virtually rewarded and loyalty
practically punished by those who should
have been our friends / will say to you,
and you WA see 1t come to pass 10 less than
two years, Ur three at most, that the rebels
viii control Jne United States as they do
this State to-day, or there will be a worse
war ,lau lhere has been. This State is ripe
for the conflict. One or the other Of these
results Is sure to take place in the order Of
| things
You l-ay ,Aink this talk strange, but /
tell you luo south IS bound to rule or ruin
this government You will say the same
thing within three years. No man, knowing
the people as well as | do, will doubt what L
| say. The signs are that anarchy will come
again here. and that all Union men who do
not get a"ay in time viii be murdered,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26
a SnERIFF IN DESPAIR. The

4 SHERIFF N DEsPAIR.-The people
of Calhoun County, Alabama, are so peac--
able and well behaved that the Sheriff has
n2tiil..-, - l., and isnomnelleG to resign his
oilic. to avoid starvation. II MS fss'--. II
address in the Montgomery Advertiser the
sheriff says his clothes are worn out, that be
has not money enough to shoe his horse or
supply himself with tobacco, and that be
has been dunned until he is desperate, He
concludes his address as follows
And now | ask, what else could | do
under these circumstances but quit sheriff
ing, go TO work; try to make something to
pay my debts and prepare to marry before
It IS too late.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26
Wilminglon, n. Q. EleeLion

WILMINGTON, N. c., October I9.-Tht
election here to-day resulted almost unaui
mously for Governor Worth, conservative
He received two hundred and eighteen votes
against two for Dockery For the LagisIa
ture, Hall was elected to the Senate, anC
Cowan and McGanney to the House, botF
conservatives, by within q few votes O
unanimous. The total number of votes poll
ed was two hundred and twenty three The
election passed off quietly
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26
Res- The best joke of the season that we

ReE- The best joke of the season that we
have heard is that the Gazette made form
idsble preparations Tor perhaps it would be
better to say no preparaticns) to insert the
Big Rooster" in their next issue after the
election Imagine their chagrin when the
majorities were all the other way and the
rooster couldn't come in They found them
selves without matter and the next best
thing was to issue no paper.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26

ges- There will be collision between the
different parties at the approaching election
in Maryland it is feared. The efforts of the
Governor, with the countenance of Andrew
johnson, to pass the State over into the hands
of the returned rebels will be resisted by the
Union men to the utmost.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26

Iris stated in despatch from Philadel-
phia that The proprietor Of the Ledger has
instituted an investigation into the origin Of
its recent despatch about the President and
tie Attorney General, and has forwarded TO
the President statement of the facts reIa-
ting to it, with the original papers aud the
names of the correspondent iniormants.
A later despatch states that one Il. NJ Flint
furnished the information on which the dcs-
patch was based, and that he received it from
an official whose name he refuses to disclose
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26
Official Vote for Senator.
The following is the official vote tor Sena-
tor IN this Senatorial district
Majority for stutzman .......... 742

The above figures are certainly very
fattering to Mr. Stutzman. Mr.. Meyers IS
very much gratifed with them, simply be-
cause they are no worse. The qualification
is mutual. Mr. Meyers qualification belongs
to a kind upon which the generality of men
sfarYe.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26

Missouri rush of emigration to
this State continues. Says letter. What
Missouri may become after few years of
prosperity is bard to determine, but Of one
thing we know that she is receiving this fall
an emigration never before equaled, either
in numbers or character and influence.
They arc loyal and patriotic, and win be en-
titled to vote at the next Presidential olcc
ton.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26

bSg-The Copperheads gained los votes
on Hartranft election in this county when
they did not get their vote out, but lost 17S
on the vote given for McClellellan in 1864.
They are getting no better fast
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26

T@- The Cops stood up to Col Filler
pretty well at the late election, if tie Go-ettc
is to bo believed The soldiers that we're to
elect the Colonel must have gone back on
him. How is it, John2
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26
GoVENRoRs S ELECTION.
Gears Majority 1875.

We have al last the iull o6icidt uote from
every counyin the State, except the eoun-
ty of Pike, rom which we have only the
official maioity>
The maioity for Gen. Geary is officially
II. 1876.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26
4 late number Of the London Athenaeum

s late number Of the London Athenaeum
in reviewing a work on natural history,
gives list Of the different terms Thich are
properly applied to focks of various kinds
ofwinged eamo,-a bluuder in which would
at once settle ones character as sportsman.
Thus one ought to say: brood OF grouse, a
bevy of quails, u covey of partridgcs, a Gov
ert ofco0ts, a dropping of sheldrakc, a flight
Of woodcocks a gagglo of geese (when they
are at rest, a skein of geese (whcn on the
wing herd ofswansa MD Of pheasants
spring of teal, a sege Of herons, team Of
wild ducks, trip of dotterels, wing OF
ployers, and wisp of snipes.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26

E@~The officers who have assumed com
mand of the Bread and Butter Brigade IN
this neighborhood look as if the bread were
sour and the butter stale Somebody
hasn't even got the crumbs yet. Come,
Andy, sock up or somebody's bread viii be
dolLnh
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26

Ea- "I'he State of Southampton, is
pretty well taken off by Pilgrim in anoth-
er column. The late session Of Court ap-
pointed School Board for this benighted
region. Give schools few years head way
and Copperheadism viii be among the
things that were Ignorance and Copper
headis,n 80 hand in hand.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26

sg. Son the whole the Radicals have
been terribly routed - Gazette.
Kind reader, this is probably news to you,
but the Gazette was speaking of Bedford
county 1t hadn't heard of the hurricane
which had swept from Maine to the Pacific
slope. Bedford county is its world, it
knows nothing else.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26
The Sixteenth Congressional District
TOFEICIAL.

The following is the official vote for Con-
gress in this District The seat Of General
Koontz in the next Congress, 1t Is no" con
fdently asserted, will not be contested
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26

Hon Charles d. Drake Of ST. Louis, in
published letter, makes a careful estimate Of
the vote at the coming election in Missouri
and sets the Republican majority at not less
than 5000.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26

No less ban six serious steamship dIsas-
ters have peen recorded within week.
Steamer Sheridan went ashore at Body l.
land, coast Of North Carolina; the Daniel
Webster was abandoned off Hatteras the
Santiago de Cuba had hen docks swept by
heavy sea, losing several passengers over
board preneHcr Starlight went ashore on
Barnegat Shoals the Andrew johnson was
driven ashore on the North Carolina coast,
and last and most fatal, the Evening Star
foundered at sea, and more than two hun
dred passengers we're lost.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26

n9- The Gazette thinks well Of South
ampton Likewise of the Five Points
when the election returns are received
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26

MA- Our 7eighbor is both proud Of
and grateful Of his run We presume
Vallandigham felt about the same wayrwhen
he was beaten I00, 900 a year or two since.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26

Bg- A gentleman named Sharpe lately
run for Congress in this district
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26

eTTho Federal Assessor in East Provi-
dence don't work for bread-and- butter
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26
superintendency of Common schools.

suPerintendency of Common Schools.
The following letter from Hon. G. r. Co
burn, Superintendent Of Common Schools.
explains itself 1t will be remembered We
indicated months since, in these columns,
that an arrangement like this would take
place, SO that its consumation now is merely
yerifcation Of what we stated would occur;
DEPARTMENT or COMMON Schools.
HARRISBURG, Oct Is. 1866.
10 HIS EcceHeacg, 4 g. Ctartia-SIR.-
hereby tender my resignation as Superin-
tendent of Common Schools Of the Common
wealth Of Pennsylvania, to take effect on the
first day Of November, 1866.
1t Is my wish that, if you shall deem it
for the interest Of the cause Of the common
school system in the State, you shall appoint
as my successor j Z. Wickersham, of Ian
easter county Yours, with sentiments Of
high
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26
Respect and kind regard,
a. ID nADI. ~ -

Professor Wckersham is one ofthe ablest
educators in the State. He viii enter on
the Suporintendency of Common Schools on
the lst Of November, and we are satisfied
that the system, under his management,
will continue to be one of vast benefit to the
peopIe Of the State. -Lnehanqe.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26
MEXICO OUR WARD.

Proposed Terms Of Treaty With Mecjco-
United States assumes the Protector
ate Of the Republic and Guarantees The
French CLAIMS.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-10-26

WHEN Judge , a member OF Con-
gresS from Oh;o years ago, was opposed at
the second election on account OF lntempef-
ate habits, he good natuIedly admitted the
fact, but insisted thas he nevcr was 50 drunk
as not to fairly represent his constituents !
He was elected by triumphant majority
WASHINGTON special dispatches say pan
ties are urging the President to make de-
mands upon England for the immediate
nayment of our indemli.y claims, and in case
of refusal, to seize upon Canada,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-06-29

They have a German hermit named
Enmel. In Chicago, who resides in \
back yard on Soath Wells street BE
does not assoe5ate with men, buT lives
eonlSuEealy vita his dogs In winter
MS dogs serve him As = blanket Thew
ara thar own providers, and live upon
rztS- BE declares that the contact OF
their warm bodies Is wonderfully re-
GeshinE- Daring the winter days he
Stuns his clothes with bits Of paper
and COS around rnsslinZ- OF news
papers BE- knows nothing BE has rad
ern histo-y stops for him with the rsTo-
luton Of lisa. The war Of the LAST few
years Is something 10 him unknown
BIS furniture consists OF one solitary
pot
The Cleveland PiGlR6sa1s- szys= A
raost interesting event trans pirsd YES
terdzy, which will long BE- remember
ed BIZ The parties concerned As
crowd were on the banks OF the Cuva-
bogz, watching The floating masses
swept down by the turbulent waters. an
object was seen a short distance from
the spot occupied by the spectators
which excited no little curiosity Il
turned out 70 be cradle. and when st
the instance OF lady ii was drawn 70
the shore, was found toconiain = beau
tifui child. fast asleep, and happily IN
~S----sS-@7 "a @-AI fAGA4@z u us 4cNs-1
commencement Of its voyage Of life.
Where IL came from and who its ps-
rents are, are facts unknown.
A sad sccldenI occurred IN the Sus-
ouehanua river opposite Marietta On
Sunday. Five yonnE man Of Marietta
crossed the rver in skin, TO The York
county side, and on returning were
Joined by Mr.. Cyrus johnson, OF Mari
eta, who asked The privilege of being
allowed TO cross with them. When
about the middle Of the stream, several
of the young men commenced rocking
the skid- To this Mr. johnson protest
ed, alleging that the boat was in danger
OF upsetting, and that he wss unable 10
swim. Needless of his entreaties the
young men continued their ito them
amusement, until the boat did upset,
throwing all the parties into the stream.
Every one intent upon looking out for
himself, hutchinson was left 70 his fate,
and soon DISAPPEARED beneath the sur
face and was not again seen. At last
accounts his body had not been re
covered.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-06-29

ave know Of but two individuals in
The county who would Be benefited by
1hepaymsns Of the entire debt this year,
and they are the officials who receive q
Tlroft from the collection and handling
Of abe Dds."-Re0isser
We donst know anybody who viii be
benefttsd by re-boErowIng the money
and distributing = The bank debt
thfDnghtbe next three years At least,
and & possible, through fge,n except
fsse banks which loan the money and
receive The interest. Possibly an ankle
y 10 keep The present Union Sheriff
from collecting the taxes and earning
his commissions for doing 30, and %
save 4 AT thing forsums coming 81 con.
serratiTe,s bad a trias TO do with the
action oftbe board. II 50, the motive
viii be recognized a. = highly eredtta-
be one. Il was scarcely necessary e
70 toso much tronbie. The next sher.
ID VIII be n sound Union man, and
VIII. no do1bts owe At least zone" tc
the present board Of Supervisors.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-06-29
Sealed Proposals

WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE COM
w mittee on Water Works, until one
O'Clock on Saturday, June 18th, 1876, at the
making about twenty or more Fire Plugs ac-
coTdinS 20 the plan Of the one got from Baltt
more, which can be seen at Sweeney q Cos
Machine shop, which viii want TO De made
by the beginning Of the twentieth Of July,
and thereafter two week until completed.
Also for making lot Of small pipe for the
various connections Of the twenty inch pipe,
OF different sizes and lengths as the Commit.
Tee or Superintendent may order them. Bids
IN be separate for the Plugs and Pipes. Par
ties getting the job 10 give gOOd security for
their performance. The FIRE Plugs 10 be
complete and ready for setting up. The
Iuz-4t Chairman Water WORKS Committee.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-06-29
Fourth of july celebration.

THE BAPTIST MISSION SABBATH
Il School will have a basket pic mic at the
Gorleye's grove, near ClaysgiIle. Pa, on the
Hempfeld Railroad, on the 9Th Of July.
Every arrangement has been made 10 maze
the excerSiOn a pleasant one. The Wheeling
school will be met in the gToyeby the Baptist
school from Washington, Pa A SPECIAL
tT 1ail VIII leave the wheeling depot at !
O'Clock on tine morning of the 4th.
A special invitation Is extended to the
friends OF bOtn schools 10 attend. Let All
come and bring their families
Price OF tickets (round trip for Adults. 50cts.
ju2I-5t
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-06-29
WEI q = EseoIieessd that Ne tAx Is

BzEx q : Teeolieesed that tls AZ Is
-. -5s ssli -; wear Z tsf Ii,iIs ;rs
IhEn half o. tsss foraeE ooe, me tAx-PsyG
-. - 3 80 Is rsssstzs5 f-.z tfs Iss1o
e-sis9 yssloEy ron o. ne 2aih Of Nay. ne
T,-iSs tta StlarlEs q Is1e popis % ne ye:y
BHterl9l IesentHz Of tes 6aInsa q iaIz 4;
saTs5, taal he vision naaniissaed IN mar
1ssnsal 2 ls =. AZ sufze5 Ts :, @ pay x3e
ersiIS pp-oTed--R<gEz-
Twas scarcely 70 have been expect
ed that the admission contained IN the
foregoing paragraph would be made 50
unreserTedly or 50 soon We under
stood perfectly, and 50 did tbs public,
when the proposition 70 postpone fhs
county debt Was first preached, thai
the purpose was, By lessening the eoun-
II levy for the present year, 70 manu-
faeture cheap capital for the Demo
cratic adufnfstratior by assuming for
it the virtue OF having reduced the
county 1axes- Yet we had not auties-
psted 50 candid an admission Of the
trek. even before the efsct had been
wrought
1t be understood The debt OF
the county which natures this year Is
much les than that paid last yezr,-and
ifithsd all been levied for, the rate OF
taxation would have bean much below
that last wear. even had the levy been
made BY a Union instead Of = q demo
I,-.,tc y hosr1. Bnt the nreseor = dem
oc-a,i,.sS t,o.ryi havine I,ossponed rav-
InaDt ofa part of the Gisl1t. have Levied
tsY tor the nan thew have decided ID
r.v AND, ,,restoi : financial miracle Is
he resuIt-.he taxes This yesr ana Isss
tban ,bsv v.-sias..
W. bsve aJvocs1sd having the hank
deb. =, once b.e.sose # is less now than
49, vii, he AGAIN. bee,us. If mus; be
I,..d in fbe end and me longer il runs
3he r,ore uaonsv viii be REQUIRED TO paw
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