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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-11
COL. FIR. JORDAN.

The friends Of Col. Jordan in this county
will be gratifed to learn tha. he has accept
ed the appointment, as Secretary Of the
Commonwealth, rendered him by Governor
Geary. Col Jordan's record as an able
advocate of the principles ofRepublicanism,
is well known throughout the State, and his
position in the Cabinet of the Governor,
will add inn small degree to the confidence
felt in the coming administration. He has
already occupied number Of positions of
honor, profit and trust both by election and
appointment and has never failed to dis
charge the duties incumbent on him in
each, in such manner, as to gain credit for
himself and give satisfaction to the people
in whose service he was engaged. In view
of his character as an able, active, energetic
and trustworthy public officer, his sterling
integrity and uncompromising loyalty we
would congratulate the Governor on having
secured his services as member Of his
Cabinet.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-11
The Presidents Veto of the District
Suffrage Bill,

The President completed his veto message
on the bill to regulate the electoral franchise
in the District Of Columbia, on Friday. when
it was read to the Cabinet, and the entire
question pretty thorougly reviewed.
General Grant Was present during its con
sideration. He had on that day, repaired to
the Executive Mansion purposely, to Join
the President and the mem 5ers of his Cabi-
net IN the ceremony Of introduction conse-
quent on the visit Of the delegation from
the Arkansas Legislature and after the lat
ter retired, he remained By invitation.
1t IS believed to be true, as reported, that
each member Of the Cabinet freely expires
sed his opinion on the merits ofthe question
oil negro suffrage in this District, and the
arguments in the message against it, and
that Secretary Stanton differed from his
colleagues, believing that Congress bad the
constitutional power to pass the bill while
the others agreed that it was contrary to
the spirit Of the Constitution, and a violation
Of the principles of free Government to force
such an experiment upon the people here in
defiance of their emphatic protest, aud en-
franchising class including contrabands not
Prepared for the exercise of the ballot.
The message will be sent to the Senate, in
which the bill originated, on Monday.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-11
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.


We lay before our readers this week, the
last annual message of Gov. Curtin 1t is
a brief and business like communication,
stating the condition of the State Finances,
recommending the passage Of the Constitu-
tional amendment and calling attention to
other necessary legislation. A fattering
statement Of our financial condition is given
showing a reduction of the State debt to
the amount of S5.6I204l.47 since 1861, or
at the rate of over 81 600, 10000 per year
during the last five years over and above
the extraordinary expenditures for military
purposes during that time. The State in
debtedness on the 30th Of November, 1866,
was SO, ,536,01s.89. As the message is
brief an enumeration Of its statements and
recommendations is unnecessary as all inter
ested in the affairs of the State viii read it
for themselves. In retiring from the active
duties of his official position, Gov. Curtin
takes with him into private life more Of the
good viii Of all parties than any previous
Governor Of our State His active and IN
firing energy in raising ana equipping
troops throughout the war, his constant and
anxious care for the personal comfort Of the
soldiers Of the Commonwealth while in the
field, and his fatherly care for the orphans
or those who fell in the service Of their
country have endeared him to all loyal
hearts.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-11
MEscELLANEoUs NEWS ITEMS.


LAST "eeS Ine shipments o. specie Tom
ne" 1 orN 70 EUROPE amounted 70 a'l''oll.
IHE imports OF dry goods at New York;
for the year 1866, amounted to 9I25,2z2' 600,
men ia 81 e>'s7 % 'i'i' i'o' i''''o" i
''is o'el l.''
lHE Bln conierrng suffrage on the cotored
citizens OF the District Of Columbia was sub
mItted to the President on Christmas day.
The modern moses VIII OF course veto IT.
WAYNE Nc FElGH, Esq., @ prominent memE
Der Of the Chester county bar, was married
on the 9th ultr to Miss Jennie Cameron,
daughter Of the Hon Simon Cameron, Of
Harisbnrgh
IT has been legally decided that the civ
Council Of Harrisburg had 70 right to appro-
PIRATE money to entertain the President and
suite at the expense of the tax payers of EIar-
risburg.
GENERALS Bragg and Price have arrived in
the citv Of New Orleans. The latter comes
from Mexico. and is accompanied byhis fam.
iy. They wiz probably remain in this coun-
try for the future.
REsoLUrrozs ratifying. on behalf Of the
State Of Ohio. III, proposed amendment 10
tbe Constitution If tbe United Statos. pasged
tba senate and TTonsa ~ Ronresaufatigcs
-, ,o.. .--....,.,
- s'v ~ oos ~ ~ ' -, ~ 90 -, ~
dorior 1865. The pnmbar If deaths F-o7
copsurntion OF lungs LARGELY nraaomipates
over those Of opv other 5iseaee- T)r,ioo no
wear 1891 rersons died from tbis disease
c,,r.r r,.s-,or c,,,s, t.-..oe,..J ;4 r
-. g.. ~, r,1a.r n. ,r55
-. - ~ .or.,,;ro4,,,.- ;,,,,.,;.,aa5 ~,
~ - 1L. cI,;.r - -,
saws bis refasa1 doos not rrovoct .,nIicgs;,,,
to another judge or Court.
An,-,,-.o,, g., A.,
:. ~, el'
- - - -, ''o'.' log
Co 60. ~. 80. ',','e''o' ~ 'h9 te.ians mas
,'.','.s., rl1..-.. y oo'''9 years i,npf'Soi,
'',~.-' ~ fA-'''-'''9 ? ''''' "a ''"eelspurs "ih
80 ''e'e " lo'io" S'' 'o'''e 'of tne h'gs-
'ol' i'elil'ei''''iy'
LIE amount Of gold IN the Treasury is
S99,8oo,0oo, of which SIS, 900, 900 is percent
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-11
THE REVENUE REPORT.


The report of the special commissioner Of
Revenue, D. A. Wells, has called forth Sc
we've comment from parties representing the
various business interests of the country.
The report is the most elaborate and COM
plete Of any submitted to Congress during
The present session and by far the most Inn
portant. The proper adjustment Of our
internal and customs duties. In such man
ner as to combine with the greatest advan-
tago the two objects Of raising a given
amount Of Revenue and at the same time
fostering and protecting our industrial in
terests, is one Of the most intricate and diff
cult tasks that our legislators have to per-
form. To aid Congress in its performance
the special Commissioner was appointed to
gather and classify statistics and inquire
INTO the genera! working Of our Revenue
System. This duty he seems to have per-
formed with great care and labor Bcset on
the one hand by frce-traders and on the
other by protectionists it is quite natural
that his report should be assaiIed by both.
Ia the most impartial examination and dis
os,-zios, af = ~vsl io~eso yIpally aHd yet so IN
ttmately connected by its ramifcations with
all The business interests of the country
mistakes will inevitably occur. Although
after an examination Of the report we find
some things which we cannot endorse, we
ID the same time fud many that meet our
hearty approval As an advocate of pro-
lection, we cannot but approve of the gener-
al principle Of protecting cur industrial in
terests, rather By the reduction or removal
Of internal taxes than by the imposition Of
increased customs duties, whenever it
can be done consistently with the neces-
sites Of the National Treasury This
Is, undoubtedly, the smest and safest
method Of securing the general reduction
Of prices, so much needed at the present
time. Again the enunciafion Of the gener-
al principle Of reducing the customs duties,
on raw material to the lowest point consist
ont with the requirements Of the Revenue,
cannot be objected to By the most rigid pro-
tectionist. We can also heartily endorse
the statement that the true protection of
the American AgTiculturist consists in so
fostering our manufacturing enterprises,
and otherwise developing our industrial in
terests, as to create 4 permanent, reliable
and profitable home market, for all our ag-
ricultural productions, rather than export
them to unc ertain and oft-times unprofta-
Bile foreign markets. With such general
principles as a basis for his discussion ofthe
subject Of Revenue, the Commissioner can
not easily wander from the true path. In
details he may, for want of accurate and nj
mute statistics, make mistakes in regard to
particular interests or single articles, but
these must be corrected by Congress, assist
ed BY those who are best acquainted with |
the necessities of special branches Of indus
try We have no doubt but that careful |
examination of the report, will greatly |
assist our Congressman, in the difficult task |
Of revising our Revenue laws, in such
manner as greatly to promote the national |
welfare.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-11
Reform movcsaents in EngIand.

that the Ministry viii introduce no reform
bin at the coming session Of Parliament,
preference TO doing SO, and appeal to the
people to support their action. The MIN
istry will not resign.
4 new imposing demonstration to further
the reform movement win be made on the
assembling of Parliament The advocates
Of reform will turn out in great force, and
present petition in person to the various
members Of Parliament, urging in strong
and earnest terms that a reform hll be pre-
sented and adopted
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-11
Return Of the New Orleans Excursions
lists.


lists.
The entire party Of Congressional excur-
sl0nlsts and members ofthe press who start
ed from here returned this morning, says a
Washington dispatch Of the 4th, just four
days from New Orleans Every member Of
the party il in good health A very strong
impression has been made upou them all by
the very decided revolution that is taking
place throughout the South relative To the
terms required by the constitutional amend
ment. Wherever that measure was under
stood there seems to be willing aequies-
cence given 10 it By the people. Assurances
were given BIZ many Of the influential elti-
zens and political leaders that if the South
ern States should receive assurances from
Congress that the adoption of the amend
ment would be a iinality as to their admis-
sion their favorable action upon ii would bG
unanimous On the return trip many Of
the members held long interviews with sew
eral Of the members Of the Virginia Legs
lature, now in session, whG Sere returning
from their holiday vacation, Eand it was un-
hesltatingly admitted that they were sur
prised at the change Of opinion that was
taking place among their constituents, who
would, they believed, instruct them before
the close ofthe session to vote for the amend
ucht. One OF tne IgInla state DcndJ0fh
remarked to a member Of Congress, "Only
give the people Of the South a chance to
think of this thing and understand it, and
the adoption of the amendment is a Ger
certainty. This is a conviction in the
minds Of all the radical members Of the
party, and its effect upon this winter legis-
iation must be felt The same complete ar
rangemcnts for the return home ofthe party
were made by the Presidents Of roads cor
stituting the great Southern mail route, and
resolutions expressive Of the thanks Of the
visitors to the railroad officials for the atten-
tious received were signed by every member
Of the party.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-11

s. T.-IS60- -X.-Thc amount af Plangu
Bittcrs sold in one year Is something startling
They would fu Broadway six feet high, from the
Park to 4th street. brakes mandatory is vt
Of the institutions Of New York. 1t Is sail tha
Drake painted all the rocks IN the Eastern States
with his cabalistic IS. T.-Is60-N," +" and then
got the old granny legislators to pass law "psc-
venting disfguriug the face Of nafare, which
gives him monopoly. We do not know how
his is, but we do know the Plantation Bitters
SELL as no other article ever did. They are used
by ali classes Of the community, an arc death ol
Dyspepsia-ccrtain. They are very inriEuratinr
when languid and weak. and great appetizer.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by alldruggists
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-11
The Public Debt.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l.
I've following is the statement Of the
public debt Of the United States on the lst
ofJanaay, lS67;
Debt bearing coin interest: por cent,
bouds, $685. ,09l, 350 6 per cent bonds OF
1867 and 1868, SIS, 1888, AL 50; per cent.
bonds, 1881. S2S3, 740, $50; per cent. s.
20 bonds, 1891, I25, 100; Navy Pension
fund, $II,I50, 0,000-total, Sl,401, l90, III
So
Debt bearing currency interest: 6 per cent.
bonds, Sic, G22, coo; 3-year compound IN
torcst notes Sl44, 900, $40; 2-year 10
notes, $3.50 $50, 600-total, $3.50, 5I9, 4t0
Aiaturea debt not presented for payment,
$1G-5lS.qS9 ST.
Debt bearing no interest: e. S. notes,
$3.50, 497 S42; fractional currency, SIS, ,732, :
Sl2 81; gold certificates of deposit, SIG, 442,
6S0-total, S425, 673, 334 3d.
Total debt. ,675,062, Sos IS. Amount
in Iteasuac coin, S97,S4I 567 IS. Amount
in Treasury. currency, S33, Sa5, I65 04-to-
tai, Sl3i, l3,, $50 2. Amount Of debt less
cash in Treasury, s., ,543, $50, ,1T2G4
The foregoing is a correct statement of the
public debt as appears from the books and
Treasurer s returns in the Department, on
January lst, 1867.
(Signcdl HUGH M,CULLocH,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-11
LATEST FROM WASHINGTON.
IMPEACHMENT or THE PREsI.
DENT.
&c cInraes neainst him.



WASHINGTON, January 5, 1861
The impeachment movement has been thor
ouehlY discussed to-day in Congressional and
other quarters, aud is seemingly gaming
ground Those in favor Of it find that il
only requires majority 70 carry the usolu
ton for committee, and TO adopt articles
Of Impeachment. Representative Newell,
Ql New jersey, has drawn up the following
charges against the President which may
be taken on the whole as covering those pre-
scntod by ether members
Eust-For legislating for the Southern
States m the most aut0eratic manner with
| oat consulting with the law-making power
when he FIRST entered on the duties Of his
office
Second Assuming powers which Con
gtess only can exercise, and laying down
laws for whole sections Of the country.
Third Assuming to decide who are, and
who are not citizees Of the United States.
and for excluding loyal men from the right
Of suffrage.
Fourth-For authorizing unpardnned rcb-
els to exercise the same rights.
Fifth For banding over the rebel States
/ to disloyal men, and putting loyal men un-
der their sway.
Sixth Eor eleyating rebels who had
fought 70 DESTROY The Union, and putting
down loyal men who had fought to preserve
it.
Seventh For appointing men Governors
Of States whose hands were wet with the
| blood Of Union soldiers
Eighth letting loose the rebels Of
New Orleans upon peaceful and legal as
sembly Of loyal men.
Ainth-Ior afterwards shaking the bloody
hands Of these nlurderers in the reception
roen oR the Presidential Mansion, and com
pimeuling them upon the manner in which
they had executed his programme for wip-
ing loyalty out Of the South
Tenth For deuouncing Congress as a
usurTation, and descending TO stump orato-
ry in this and other cities, to deliver Lar-
angucs calculated not only to excite a breach
Of the peace, but a revolution Of govern
mcnt itself
Eleventh On pretense Of laying the corn
er stone Of IA monument to d deceased states
man, repeating those haraugues at every
point, The only object Of which was 70 bring
Congress into contempt and dersi0n.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-11

On lifting the kettle from the fire I sealing,
myself very sererely-oHe hand almost To q ere
The torture was unbearablc. The McxIdcd
Mustang Liniment relieved the pain alwosi tsp.
meHiately 1t healed rapidly, and left very lean
scar. CHAs FosrzG, 100 Broad ST. Philaim-
This IS merely a sample Of what the MUst"fd
Linimcat viii do Il is invaluable in all cases yl
wounds, swclIiugs sprains, cuts, bruises sVayins
etc, ei.her upon man or beast.
Beware Of counterfeits. None is genuine unless
wrapped in fne steel-plate cngraviHss, bearing
the s:-uatuTe oC G. W WestJrcok, Chemist, and
The a-.rgt, stamp Of DEuAs BARNES Co., New
York.
araloga Spring Wafer, sold by all druggists.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-11

GsSThe attention Of the members of the
Pennsylvania Legislature is called to the
article on the first page of the INQUIRER.
entitled, The Bribed Legislator" written
BY WILLIAM B. CONWAY We do not call
their attention, because we think that any
Of them would take bribe, but simply to
show them what talented and accomplish
ed gentleman, years ago, thought Of this
vice No doubt large number Of that au-
gust body will be pleased to avail them
selves Of this opportunity 10 secure this
valuable piece Of literature for their Scrap
books.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-11
Positions OF Governors Cox, Curtin and
IentOn.

EeBtOn.
The position, as the three Governors
state it, Is briefly this: The North, by virtue
of its right a. the victor in the battle field,
submits the Amendment as the embodiment
of the least eXactiug terms which in Its judg-
ment are essential TO national peace and uni
w. If the South accept these terms-Ee!E
The great obstacle to restoration viii have
been removed, and the South win have in
Its power the means Of resuming its active
influence in the national legislature. But if
the South, d pie all appeals and all warn
ing, remain obstinate and uByieldng-it, on
the score ot E..jc or passion, it refuse %
ratity the amendments which are offered for
its aeeeptaHtg-fhec course of the governing
States is p.aIG. They viii take no step
backward They will give up none Of the
principles none of the advantage which
the war has established And they viii take
their own method of enforcing the condi-
tious thaJ must rrecade the re establishment
Of recognized aet hority at the South.
One OF the points iacidantly mooted by
Governor Curtin should warn the Southern
States Of the fate that is in reserve for them
if they disregard the warnings Of the time.
According 10 Governor Curtin the voice of
the excluded States counts as nothing for or
against the Amendment. 10 render ii eff
c2cious the gat icaaioa by three fourths Of
the States now represented in Congress is
all that is naca aTy. The proposition is mot
original in Jh instance. But it Is siznii-
cant of d ysea which is not destitute Of
plausibiiity, and which implies the rcduc
ton of the now excluded States to some
thing resembling a territorial condition.
IF the South IS wise It VIII not be indig
fercut to t,Geee manifestations Of Northern
opinion. Concerning the statements Of
newspapers II may he ia danb. but the
aycrmeuts af three Governors ought not TO
be passed over without candid considera-
ton
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-11

WnAr DIN Ir?-A young lady, returning to
her country home after soioun Of few months
n New YORK, was hardly recognized by here
friends In place OF n rustic, flushed face she
had soft, ruby complexion, Of almost marbla
smoothness and instead Of -, she really apPears
cd but IL. She told them plainly she used lagan'.
Magnolia Balm, and would not be without it.
Any lady can improve her personal appearance
very much by using this article II can Hc order
ed of any druggist fer only 80 cents.
Saratoga Spring Water, soldby alldruggists
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-11

LYox's Exrnscr OF PuRu JAMAICA GNGEF-
or Indigestion, Nausea, Heartburn, sieE h'a'-
nchc. CholeraMjorbus, &c, where . warming e
ia stirnulants as required lfs eareta! P5el'Il..o
tion and cntit purity make il eheaP .'t" ~
bic article forcrculinary purposes, Solo e''''
Iy here al 50 cts. per bottle.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by alldrusg'si'
,gtwJ02lS66iy
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-11

Hcimstrce.'s 5 ipimitble Hair Coaring has been
Itily growing in fayer for over twenty years.
Sd acts upon the absurbents At the roots al tue
aair, and changes il to its original color 'A de-
crees. All instantaneous dyes dcaoou and '"jaf'
the Hair. Heimstrcets Is not q aye, eut Is eeF-
htain in its results, promotes is growth anu Is
beautiful Ham DrrSsING Price 50 cents and =
Sold by all dealers.
Saratoga Spring Water, soidby ahdruss's's
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WAsHHeroS, January, 5, 1867

WASHINGTON, January, ., ISbl.
The Republican caucus Of the House
of Representatives tonight was attended
byabout seventy members. The proceed
ings were not altogether harmonious. Mr..
Sc9deld, Of Pa, was in tho chair, and Mr.,
DoanelIy, Of Minnesota, Secretary.
The only subject considered was the
adoption OF resolutions in reference to the
impeachment of the President, which were
brought iorwerd by Dir. Ashley, of Ohio,
who had been selected BY his colleagues in
the House to present the resolutions.
The proposed action was strongly oppo-
sCd by Mr., Bingham, Of Ohio The ground
upon which he based his opposition was,
that this Congress would not have time to
conclude the trial proposed, and that, as
the succeeding one was cmlnenIy radl-
cal, it would be the best and safest to leave
the matter to the consideration and action
Of the Eortieth Congress
Mr. Stevens thought there would be am
pie time IN this Congress to do whatever
was be done. lie was not however in
iJyor of fastening a matter Of this kind.
liewas willing 20 afford a fair opportunity
for members Of Congress to give dUe CON
-Idgral1H to the measure proposed He
believed that it ought to be done, but was
not willing TO 50 into 1t unless it could be
done thoroughly and certainly.
Mr. Spauldiago of Ohio, opposed the pro
posed action very earnestly. He did not
believe that any good would result from it.
Mr.. Highly, Of California, thought it the
most moment0us question that had been
presented for the consideration Of the mem
bcrs Of this Congress, and deprecated any
hasty action.
Mr.. Washburne, Of Illinois did not think
that Impeachment was possible, and while
he believed that the President had done
many things seriously Objectionable, he
thought the proposition Of his impeach
mont should be referred to one Of the stand
ing committees, in order that it should be
regularly and dispassionately considered be.
fore being presented for the formal action OF
the House.
Mr.. Boutwell, of Massachusetts,, earnest
ly supported the proposition OF 9lr. Ash
Mossrs. Kasson, Of Iowa, and Whaley of
West irgiuia, were in favor Of the refer
eace. The caucus determined that resolu-
ti0us Of that character should not be adopt
ed by the House, unless sanctioned by
vote of two thirds Of the Republican mem
bors in caucus, and that in the meantime
this resolution, and al others looking to the
same purpose, should be referred to the Ju
dietary Committee Of the House without
debate
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-11

Ia Wedding Cards, Business Cards, Bill
Heads, Circulars, and all kind Of Mercantile.
Blanks, neatly and expeditiously executed al
the INQUIRER Job Office.
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NEW GOVERNMENTS IN THE SOUTH.
The House spent all day in debate, the
temper of which has been for prompt action
in I.seing new governments Id the Southern