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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-29

GEoReE LrarER................SoEsF ?. BErMrEF.
GEO. BLYMYER g SON
Having formed partnership, the 9th day Of
March, 1885, in the
FL "A R ID Wv "A R III i,
AND
HOUSE FURNISHINGG GOODS,
respectfully invite the public to their new rooms
three doors West Of the old stand, where they viii
hnd an Immense stock Of the most splendid goods
ever brought to Bedford county. These goods
will be sold at the lowest possible prices, most
Of them at very reduced rates.
Persons desirous of purchasing
BUILDING HARDWARE
win find it to their advantage to giye call.
We have on hand large quantity Of
WHITE LEAD
Which we have been fortunate to buy little low
er than the market rate. The particular brands
to which we would invite attention are the
Pure Buck Lead,
Liberty White Lead
snew Franklin White Lead,
Washington White Lead,
Washington Zinc White Lead,
New York White Lead.
Also,
French Porcelain Finish, Demar Varnish,
and Varnishes Of all kinds,
FLAX SEED OIL (PURE.l
TURPENTINE and ALCOHOL.
All kinds Of
IRON AND NAILS.
No. i Crystal Illuminating Coal Oil,
and Lamps in Profusion.
We would invite persons wanting Saddlery
Hardware to give ms call, as we have everything
in the Saddlery line, such as Buckets, Rings
Horns and Webbing Leather Of all kinds. Also
& variety Of Shoe Findings, consisting Of French
Calf Skins, Morocco Innings, Binding, Pegs, etc
HoUsEKEEPERS will find at Blymyer and
Sons Store great variety of Household Goods,
Knives and Forks of the very best quality; Plated
Table and Tea Spoons at all prices
Give us call and we can supply you with
Barn Door Rollers, the latest Improvement. No
va Scotia Grindstones, better than any in use.
ShoYels, Forks and Spades.
GRAIN AND GRASS SCYTHES and
SNATHES,
Fishing Taekel. Brushes of all kinds Demi.j .johrs,
Patent Wheel Grease, Tar and Whale Oil, and
an infinite variety Of other articles.
$4,000 WANTED.
We would like TO get II If our friends would let
us have it; less win do, but persons having
settled accounts win close them mp to the tst of
March, to enable us to close our ED Books. This
should be done.
may4:tf GEO. BLYMYER a. SON.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-29

TIME OF PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
TRAINS AT HUNTINGDON.
WESTWARD.
Baltimore Express, 5.5SA. NJ.
Philadelphia Express, zoo A. M.
New ork Express, 7.3S A. NJ.
5mlgrant Train, 12.4S P. NJ.
Day Express, 5.2sP.M.
man IraInJ 700 P. NJ.
Fast Line, 735p M
EASTWARD.
Fast Line, LOAN
way IRAN, 7.50 A. NJ.
Day Express, ASA M
Local Accommodation, I2.Os p. M.
Cincinnati Express, 433P
Philadelphia Express, IO.5eP M
Mail Train leaving Mt. Dallas at 6. 90 A. M
and arriving at Huntingdon at 600 A. NJ, will
allow passengers ample time to take breakfast,
and connect with Day Express east, at g4S a. m.
This train connects at Harrisburg with trains for
New York and Baltimore, and arrives at PhiIa-
delphia at 5.45 p. m.
Express train leaving Mt. Dallas ut 3.04 D. m.
will arrive at Huntingdon at Clio p. m, allowing
passengers time for supper and will connect with
Mail Train west, at 700 p. m, Fast Line west at
7.35, and Philadelphia Express east at 1056 p.m.
Passengers from the east in the morning will
have time to breakfast at Huntingdon before the
departure Of Mail Train at 500 A. m for Mt Dal-
las
Passengers from the east in the afternoon win
arrive at Huntingdon at 5.2s, and have 80 min
utes for supper.
Large and commodious Hacks will, on arrival
of each train at Mt. Dallas, be ready to convey
passengers to Bedford and Bedford Springs.
juneS o. AYERS, Superintendent.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-29

l. LiSTRAYS-Camc to the premises of the sub
u scriber, living in Rays Cove, East Providence
tp., Bedford county, two medium sized brown
MULES, one mare and one horse No other
marks. WIN. SHAFER
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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-29

Samuel Shafer having received a majority
ofthe votes cast was declared nominated:
The following was the vote for Poor Diree.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-29

NOTICE TO TRESPASsERS.- hereby
~ forewarn all persons from trespassing on the
Naugel Farm for the purpose Of hunting, fishing,
gathering greens, berries, nuts fruit, woed, bark
ing or breaking off pulling up little trees, or
passing through the enclosures.
iun22:3ts f. EP'K. c. NAUGEL.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-06-29

NJ oTICE.-Notice is hereby given that the
IN subscriber, one of the administrators of the
estate of John Blackhart deed, will apply to the
next Orphans Court to be holden for Bedford
county, on the lst Monday Of September next, for
discharge from his said Office of administrator.
june 22:3t WILLIAM WILLIAMS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-17
Mr.. Norris Services.
POLYGAMY.

Early IN its history the Republican party
pronounced slavery and polygamy 1.-The
twin relics of barbarism." Mormonism,
driven from the Western States, under the
sanction of the government had established
itself between the great plains and the
Pacific. Polygamy, repugnant to our laws
and the spirit of our institutions, was
practised in its most cruel, debasing and
reyoltng forms. And yet there was no
law to meet the case in the Territories
The country is indebted TO Hon. Justin s.
Morrill, for inaugurating legislation against
this barbarous institution.
In the House of Representatives on Feb
ruary 23d, 1857, Mr. Morrill, delivered
well considered and exhaustive speech upon
the statutes, ordinances and doctrines of
the Mormons. In that speech the subject
of polygamy was fully and ably discussed
1t had been sought to defend this immoral
institution as having part of religious
system. The Mormons looked for shield
in the constitution where it declares that
Congress shall make no law respecting an
establishment of religion, or prohibiting the
free exercise thereof But Mr.. Morrill,
argued that the fullest latitude of liberation
in the exercise of religion could not be un-
derstood to license crimes punishable at
common law. He further showed that the
Mormons had set up hierarchy. which is
clearly repugnant to the Constitution of the
United States, which guarantees to every
State a republican form of government
"A Republican form of government in sub
stance and not the shadow, is required at
the hands OF the United States at all haz-
yards" This remark applies not only to
Mormonsm, but embodies a principle which
should at this time have a controlling
weight in the matter of reconstruction
In answer to the question what should be
done to remedy the state of affairs existing
in Utah, Mr.. Morrill, made some practical
suggestions. In the first place, Congress
by disappearing of Objectionable Territorial
laws, thereby annulled them. Again, the
boundaries of the Territory might be cir
cumscribed, and the entire Territory might
be cut up and annexed to adjoining Terri
tories. If preferred, n Territorial govern
ment might be organized whose officers
should not be Mormons, TO be supported by
a military force.
Mr.. Morrill, pointed out the inconsistency
of the Mormons in departing from their
own acknowledged authority, THE Book of
Mormon" This declares polygamy TO be
an iniquity and forbids it. PolygOmy
seems to have been degeneracy Of later
dignitaries like Brigham Young.
According to recent official report affairs
in Utah are in deplorable condition, The
people manifest n very disloyal spirit to-
ward the government. But the government
is not now powerless. There are now laws
by which polygamy may be suppressed 1t
is to be hoped that obedience to these laws,
as well as loyalty, will be required Yer
mont Chronicle.
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10, VIZ, FRIDAY, AUGUST II, 1866.

trusted 1t there, and there you have left it
ever since you thought you were converted.
Are there not hundreds and thousands who
are living just in the same way Instead
of feeling that conversion is the Introduction
of u man into state OF apprenticeship and
iourney-work on the temple of the soul,
that he is to build on right foundations, and
carry up its completion with its various
apartments instead Of feeling that they
have entered upon a work which will task
their perseverance, and patience, they say,
81 have hopo"-as a sleepy traveller, when
the conductor comes along, and wakes him,
and says, "What are you doing here 2"
replies, 81 have a ticket, sir" And when
sermons are preached to them that should
excite in them alarm as to their own condi-
tion, they say, "That was good sermon,
but l have a hope :" as much as to say,
sermons do not apply to me, for / have a
ticket through"
In other words, is there not this kind of
conventional feeling that the Church is q
mode of conveyance, and is responsible for
every parcel that is put into its charge, and
is bound to deliver that parcel where it is
directed Hundreds and thousands of men
seem to have such an idea. 1t used to he
believed that, when man was once sOundly
converted, he could not fall from grace
that he was converted forever. There were
various arguments by which men defended
this doctrine Not many reason so now
because we are passing out of the age OF
mere technical and disputative theology
but many live as though they supposed that
by some means or other their Christian life
would end as it began. and they would be
saved. d.-Beecher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-17
AnccdOte of Gen. Putnam.

Putnams early days were spent as those
of most boys placed in his situation in life.
One of his favorite amusements was "bird-
nesting"-a cruel and useless custom. The
hunts for nests were followed in company
and Putnam was always the leader.
On one occasion he and his companions
came across a fine nest, which lodged on a
frail branch of a very high tree. There was
no way of reaching the nest except by climb
ing, (Which was very difficulty and ventur-
ing out on the branch which, nine chances
to one, would break under the weight of the
robber. No one would venture. Putnam
regarded the nest and limb in silence for
some moments, and at length said:
"I'll wager there is not boy for ten miles
round that can get that nest"
All agreed with him.
"I'll try it," said he, deliberately taking
off his jacket and rolling his pantaloons up
to his knees
His companions attempted to dssuadc
him, but TO no purpose. Go he would
III fancy that one Of the kings strong
holds" said Putnam, "and may be squcez-
cd if | don't take it,
Tho tree was ascended-thc limb gained
Putnam placed his foot upon it, and it crcak-
ed He ventured foot further: the limb
bent low, and Il warning murmur arose from
the boys below. lie put his knee to the
branch, and reached toward the nest. The
limb broke partially-a shout below-and
Putnam perscvercd His fingers touched
the wished-for prize, and just as he cried
I've got it!' the limb broke clear of, and
he fell-but not to the ground. His panta-
looms caught in one of the lower limbs and
his head hung downwards.
Put, are you hurt?" asked one of the
boys.
Not hurt" answered the undaunted heart:
"hut sorcly puzzled how TO get down."
"We can't cut away the limb. because we
have no knife"
II can't stay here till you get one
well strike light and burn the tree
down.
"Aye, and smother me in the smoke. That
won't do
There was 'boy named Randall in the
group, who was noted for being a crack
marksman, and who afterwards fought
bravely at Putnam's side Him, Putnam
addressed:
"Jim Randall, there's ball in your ri
he?"
Yes
do you see what little limb holds Inc
here?"
Il do
Fire ut it..
what! to cut you DOWN.
'Of course"
But l might strike your head"
shoot Better blow out my brains than
see me die here, which | shall in fifteen min
utes. Shoot"
But you will fall
Jim Randall! UiU you fre?'
The sharp crack Of the rifle rang through
the forest-and Putnam fellupon the ground
He was severely bruised, but laughed the
matter off, and nothing more was thought Of
it. Drawing the nest from his pocket, he
said:
Here is that nest: | said | would have
it, and | was determined no one should sec
me fail.
The same indomitablc and daring spirit
was displayed in his after life, in endcavor
ing to secure liberty for his country. His
name is carved high and indelibly in tn,
temple of Fame. with that of Washington
Warren, Stark, Allen, Prescott and Lafa
Vcttp,
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Eugenie i'm the Cholera Hospitals
at Amicns.

A Paris letter gives the following account
of the recent visit of the Empress of the
French.to Amiens =
"At the station but five pcrsons-the
Prefect. the Mayor, the Bishop, the Pro-
cureur-General and Madame Conneau-re-
ceived Her Majesty, who instantly drove to
the Hotel Dieu. She not only entered
every cholera ward, but stood for some
minutes by the bedside of every patient
and. taking the hand of each-in most in
stances already damp with the dews OF
death-bent low to catch the answers to her
thoughtful inquiries. As she was about to
quit the hospital, she perceived two little
children weeping bitterly. They had just
heard of the death of their last parent The
Empress, kissing the forehead of the little
girl. Immediately said, Je les ddopte.
Among those who were showing signs OF
convalescence, was q young English girl
sentenced to three months incarceration
and who had been removed from the town
prison to the hospital on being seized with
illness. The poor girl, encouraged by the
sympathizing expression and gentle kind
ness of the Empress, ventured to implorc
her to intercede for her release, which, OF
course, she is certain ST obtaining.
"From the Hotel Dieu. her majesty went
to the prefecture where the ladies of the
town were assembled to see her. She eX-
cused herself from the ceremony of pre-
sentation, regretting the shortness of time
at her disposal, and, merely bowing as she
passed through the salon, partook OF hasty
luncheon and started with as little delay as
possible, for the charitable refuge in the
Faubourg Nozou, thence TO the Maison dcs
Petfes Seur des Pauvres, which visit was
specially gratifying as its inmates nre O
the very poorest and lowest class of society
Thence to the Maison de Secours de NotrC
Dame de Saint Scu, to Gazette, and to st
Jacques. At each of these institutions il
was remarked that She remained longest by
the side of the dying and of the worst cases
To describe the enthusiasm excited by the
visit to this plague-stricken city, is impossi-
ble For hours after she had quilted the
sick wards, the poor suffering patients re-
peated to each other the words ofencourage-
ment and of religion and consolation this
gracious woman had poured on their des-
pairing hearts. Before reaching the station
She insisted on stopping at an orphan house
and though evidently much exhausted, got
out of her carriage and remained sufficient
ly long to see all the children, and bestow
words of appreciation on the committee
which has met, scarcely venturing, however
to hope that after so much fatigue and
painful excitement, her strength would
permit of her visit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-17

THE MURDER OF Col. RIPLEY.-The
Savannah Republican of July 2Sth, gives
the following particulars of the brutal muir
der of Col Ripley, formerly of the 18th N.
H. regiment, at his residence in Emanuel
County. Georgia: "On Monday night last,
about 10 o'clock, after Col. Ripley and his
family had retired to bed, Il party of men
came to his house, and knocking at the gate
asked to see Col, Ripley ON business. The
Colonel sent his servant TO the gate to i'll
quire their business, who was told they had
a note for Col. Ripley, and desired to see
him personally. The Colonel put on his
clothes and came out TO the porch, hailing
those at the gate, who requested him to step
to the gate, as they wished to see him on i'm
portant business. lie Immediately proceed
ed to the gate, when one of the party spoke,
saying: Sol. Ripley, you are my prisoner"
The Colonel drew his revolver and fired at
the intruder, who made Off the others inn
mediately fired, and the Colonel was struck
in four places, mortally wounded, notwith-
standing which he succeeded in emptyng
his revolver before he fell The party after
committing this atrocious deed remained
about the house, fed their horses, and re-
peatedly fired into the house during the
night, refusing to allow Mrs. Ripley the
privilege of giving water to her dying hus-
band. The deceased leaves a wife and three
children"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-17

GEN. BANKS ON TIE NEW ORLEANS
RIoT.-The following letter was published
in the Washington Republican on the 1st
inst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-17
4 Mouse in the Pantry.

When | used to be out of temper, or
naughty in any way, if grandfather was
there, he would call to me
MARY, Mary, take care there's mouse
in the pantry
often used to cease crying at this, and
stand wondering to myself what he meant
/ often ran to the pantry, too, to see if there
really was mouse in the trap but never
found one. One day | said =
"Grandtather, | don't know what you
mean. | haven't a pantry, and there are
no mice in mothers, because | have looked
ever so often. He smiled and said -
"Comc, little woman, sit down here i'll the
porch by me, and I'll tell you what l mean
Your heart, Mary, is the pantry. The
little sins are the mice that get in, and nib
bic away all the good, and that makes you
cross and peevish and fretful, unwilling tC
do as your mother wishes, and if you dc
not strive against them, the mice will keer
nbbling, till the good is all eaten away
Now, | want to show you, my little girl
how to prevent this. To keep mice out
you must set trap for them-the trap Of
watchfulness, and have for your bait, good
resolutions and firmness."
But, mother" said Nancy, now qnite
interested in the story, wouldn't they nib
BILE the resolutions away. after while ~
mo, Nancy, not if the watch was kept
strictly and the bait was good one.
did not exactly understand it when grand.
father first told me, for was such Il very
little girl but | knew it was told for me
in some way, and after while | began tC
find out what he meant. He told me, too
that | might store my pantry with good
things, if | watched it well. Do you know
what that means, Nancy p
ITO be full of good, always" said Nancy
whose tears were dried now.
''Yes, to store it with good principles
good thoughts, and kind feelings. "-EG.
change.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-17
The Church.

Many men seem to think that religion
consists of buying ticket at the little ticket
office of conversion. They conclude that
they will make the voyage to heaven. They
understand that q man must be convicted
and converted, and join the church and
when they have done that, they think they
have a ticket which, under ordinary crcum-
stances, will carry them through. Their
salvation is not altogether sure. A man
may be cast upon voyage. But still they
say, 81 have got my ticket, and if no acci-
dents occur, it will carry me to my destina-
ton safely and all have to do is TO have
patience and faith" And they are like a
man that is riding in the cars, who, every
time the conductor comes around, shows
his ticket. They say, 81 was awakened, !
saw that / was n sinner, and trusted my
soul in the hands OF Christ" Yes, you have
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-17

A New MATERIAL FOR PAPER.-The
Secretary of the Interior has received from
gentleman in New Jersey samples of pa
per manufactured from sedge grass, grass
which grows in great abundance upon all
tide water flats The paper is said to be
very white and clear, and likely to prove a
good substitute Tor ordinary writing paper
made of cotton or linen rags. 1t is estimat-
ed that it can be manufactured for 20 per
cent less than any variety now in use, and
this circumstance alone renders the discov-
cry of great Importance to the interests of
the country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-08-17
RatIroa0S.
Vermont and Massachusetts, R. R.

Vermont and Massachusetts R. R.
FSIS TIE r9sz91I 80 -g797E.}azg1
etA y = vssfs sl,s,;.s.s., II .i,.,.,i.t.r
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT,-To take effect MONDAY,
June 2jh, 1896.
UPWARD TRAINS.
Leave Boston for Greenfield and attleboro daily at 80
and IL 90 A. NJ. Leave Ftchburg ut 10 A. NJ. and 20
7. VI.
A Special Train for Greenfield will leave Boston
every Saturday at 80 p. Mi leave Rtchburg at 20 p.
NJ, commencing on Saturday, June %.
DOWNWARD TRAINS.
Leave Braeboro, daily at at 55 A. NJ. and 90 r. NJ.
Leave Greenfield, at 3j A. NJ. and 10 p. NJ
A Special Train will leave Greenfield every Mon
day at 90 A. NJ connecting at fchburg with the early
Express train for Boston. Arrive at Boston mt 30 A. NJ
o. I. RUGGLEs, supr.
June, 1865.
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Respectfully yours,
n. p. BANKS.

The DECOY WHICH MAKES YOUNG
MEN DRUNKARDs.-Go with us to public
house where a number of young men are
assembled. All is life and gayety. A few
among them may be young and timid. They
approach the counter, and wine, rum, and
brandy are called for, One or two may
stand back and say, mo thank you, we do
not drink any; please excuse us" I'M
mediately the rest turn and begin to taunt
their friends who refuse to drink, saying
they are afraid of getting tight of the
'old man." and some may whisper auidibly,
swell, they are mean fellows. they are
afraid they will have to spend cent Here
you see, two very sensitive nerves are
touched, Courage and Cleverness. The
bosoms swell with pride and rather than
hear these filings of their companions, they
step up to the counter, and soon join in the
revelry. The ice is now broken, the first
act in the great drama performed. Others
follow in natural order, until the individual
who refuses to drink at first, reels along the
public street without shame. Such is the
manner in which thousands of our promis-
ing young men are led away by false
ambition, and thousands more will follow
in their path, unless they learn the meaning
of courage.
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something Left UndOnc.
pY HENRY W. LoSGFELLow.

Labor with what zeal VIC will
Something still remains undone;
Something uncompleted still
Waits the rising Of the sun.
BY the bedside, on the stair,
At the threshold, near the gates,
With its menace or its prayer,
Like mendicanl it waits
Waits, and will not go away;
Waits, and will not be gainsad,
By the cares Of yesterday
Each to-day is heavier made,
Till Mt length ii Is, or seems,
Greater than our strength can bear;
As the burden of our dreams,
Pressing on us everywhere.
And we stand, fr0 day to day,
Like the dwarfs Of times gone by,
Who, as northern legends say,
On their shoulders held the sky.
Atlantic MoRthl