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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01
TOO LITTLE RECREATION AND TOO
LITTLE AMUSEMENT.

The Journal Of Commerce in an arti-
Gle on places ofamusement, says: .
There will always bepersons who re-
gard this world as school which has
no play hours, and who look on amuse-
ments as only so much time wasted,
that should have been devoted to MAX
ing money. But it is comfort to be-
lieve that the influence of such in the
community is becoming less and less
strong-a circumstance which will con-
tinue as long as parents study for i'm
provements in the mental and physical
health of their children.
Business and professional men take
far too little recreation and exercise;
and although the ban is somewhat re-
moved which for so long was held ov-
er the clerical profession, some of the
old prejudice remains which forbids
recreation, especially field sports, to
that class. Chess, and the playing up
on musical instruments, even the vio-
lin, is allowed to the minister. Indeed
the cannons of propriety have been so
far fringed as to allow him an OCCASION
al indulgence in the un-orthodox game
of checkers-but should he appear in a
shooting jacket it is regarded asa thing
if not exactly wicked-that is ''great-
ly to be deprecated on the part of our
minister" is to be feared also that
our national game of ball, which, when
first introduced, seemed to be exactly
suited to the purpose for which it was
designed, is fast losing its usefulness
Upon its first introduction it appeared
to be just the thing.
Clerks and employers could run out
and take hand at ball, but its very
popularity soon defeated lit original
aims. Like the game of cricket in Eng
land, it has now become SO scientific in
it's character that only those are willing
to play it who have gone through a
regular professional course of training.
And it is accordingly not surprising if
those who can spare only an hour or so
from the enervating counting room fail
to see the fun of standing up against
balls which come in from the "profes-
siona" with the force of a catapult.
Accordingly, after having had finger
or two broken in the course of one sea-
son, the amateur player declares him.
self out ofpractice, and contents himself
with paying his dues, which go to pay
stalwart men to make the playing Of
the game their business.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01
ADECEIVED JEWELER.

There once lived on Long Island one
Smith, rich, but hard looking case.
He once visited New York, and stroll
ing along on the then fashionable thor
oughfare of Broad street, he was attrac-
ted by a new jewelry store, andstopped
to look in the window. The jeweler,
seeing such shabby-looking individu-
al staring at his goods, walked to the
door and kepta sharp eyeon thestrang-
er. Smith, having finished his survey,
walked into the store, and accosted the
proprietor
81 say, mister, what are them buck
les worth ?' pointing to pair nfhand-
some gold knee-buckles displayed in
the window. The jeweler took a sur
vey Of him, and now concluded that
he was some farm laborer, who had a
desire to shine on sundays, but was
ignorant Of the quality and value of
the covered articles.
"They are solid gold," he replied
"I don't ak what they were 1 axed the
price," replied Smith. ''Do you have
money enough to pay for them?" said
the jeweler, in bantering tone. "If
1 haven't, L guess L could soon borrer
it," replied Smith, somewhat riied."
The jeweler laughed. eff you will
stand outside, and find some one who
will lend you the money on your secu-
rity, will give you the buckles" said
he. Smith assented, and went out. In
a few minutes he looked in, and said,
"Here comes a man'll lend me the
money!"
The jeweler stepped to the door and
looked out. One of the city bankers
approached, who was well known to
the jeweler. Curiosity to see the re-
suit kept him quiet. AS soon as the
banker came up, Smith cooly address
ed him, 81 say, friend, can you lend
me forty OF fifty dollars if Iwant 'em?"
In an instant the bankers wallet was
out. Eyes, Mr.. Smith, five hundred
dollars if you want them" The jew
eler was astonished; and still more so
when the banker introduced Mr.. Smith,
his particular friend, one of the richest
men on Long Island!
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01
THE FASHIONS.

The following are the latest fashions
for ladies, which will be universally
adopted, owing to their admirable a.
daptation to the season, and the climate
of the latitude:
Winter Bonnets-The latest style
consists of apostage stamp with strings
of green ribbons; the hair is carefully
combed back so as to give the air unin-
terrupted access to the roots, ears and
neck. This style is highly recommend
ed by physicians. A box of Shefuhl's
Neuralgia Ointment accompanies each
bonnet.
Skirt-The new hoop skirt, also rec
commended by physicians, commences
expanding under the arms-excellent
article for skating and sleighrides. A
bottle of Kuleg's Rheumatic Lotion
sold with each skirt.
Trains-Crinoline is to be discarded,
and trains from one-half to two yards
in length will be worn. In view of
this fact the city government have dis
charged the regular street-sweepers, as
their places will be filled by female
volunteers.
Fast ladies will wear railroad trains.
Steady young ladies of even temper
ament, who are not subject to tight
reign, will wear tie train.
The wives ofretired editors will wear
the express train.
The color for elderly ladies will rem
der it necessary that theirs should be
of large size, as it will be a gray train
(great train.)
There are getting to be more points
to lady's dress than her conversation.
The points which they arrive at with
little difficulty, except to their hus-
bands, is point lace. Most ladies, how
ever, have an eye to the great waste
when they are very snug with the
lace.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01
HOW A MAN FREEZES TO DEATH.

M. Pouchet lately read an interesting
paper on this subject before the French
Academy of Science. The authors in
ferences are as follows: Hs
1. That the firstphenomenon produced
by cold is contraction of the capillary
vessels tosuch an extent that globule
of blood can not enter; these vessels,
therefore remain perfectly empty.
2. The second phenomenon is an al
teration of the blood globules, which
amounts to their complete disorganiza-
ton.
8. Every animal completely frozenis
absolutely dead, and no power can re-
animate it.
4. When only part is frozen, that
part is destroyed by gangrene.
5. If the part frozen is not extensive,
and only few disorganized blood glo-
bules pass into circulation, the animal
may recover. f.
6. But if, on the contrary, the frozen
part Is OF considerable extent, then the
mass of altered globules brought into
circulation when the part is thawed,
rapidly kills the animal.
I. For this reason a half frozen ami
NAL may live long time ifmaintained
in this condition, since the altered glo-
bules do not get into the circulation !;
but it expires rapidly as soon as the fro
zen part is thaWed.
s. In all cases of congelation, death is
due to the alteration of the blood glo-
bules, and not to any affect on the ner-
vous system.
8. 1t results from these facts that the
less rapidly the frozen part is thawed,
the more slowly altered globules find
their way into the circulation, and the
greater the chances of the recovery of
the animal.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01
ECoNoMY.-When a Spaniard eats

ECONoMY.-When Spaniard eats a
peach or pear by the roadside, where
ever he is, he digs hole in the ground
with his foot and covers the seed. Con-
sequently, all over Spain, by the road
sides and elsewhere, fruit in grcatabun-
dance tempts the taste, and is ever
free. Let this practice be initiated in
our country, and the weary wanderer
will be blessed, and bless the hand that
ministered to his sconfortand joy. We
are bound to leave the world as good,
or better than we found it, and he is a
selfish churl who basks under the shad-
ow and eats the fruit of trees which
other hands have planted, if he will
not also plant trees which shall yield
fruit to coming generations.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01

IRISH POTATOES. We call the atten-
tion of our farmers to the fact that the
Philadelphia Agricultural Society has
appointed a committee of three oftheir
most competent members to examine
into and report upon the new and best
varieties of the Irish potato, for the ta-
BILE as we'll as for stock. Since the dis
ease of the favorite Mercer, much at
tention has been given to the subject of
potato crop, and the Society could not
have taken up more important subject
than full investigation of the United
States potato crop, ranking in impor-
tance to millions, with the other great
staples of our country-wheat, corn,
cotton, &c.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01

RAW, mellow apples are digested in
an hour and half, while boiled cab
bage requires five hours. The most
healthy dessert that can be on the table
is baked apple. If eaten frequently
at breakfast, with coarse bread and
butter, without meat or flesh of any
kind, it has admirable effect on the
general system, removing constipa-
ton, correcting acidities and cooling
off febriIe conditions more efectually
than the most approved medicines.
Liebig says they prevent debility,
strengthen digestion, correct the pu-
trefactive tendencies of nitrogenous
food, avert scurvy, and probably main
tain and strengthen the power of pro-
ductive labor.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01

Book THIEvEs.-T is a class OF
people-intelligent people-who, while
disdaining shop-lifting, burglary, horse
stealing, and the like, do not hesitateto
deliberately steal books. They may
be very high toned in their views of the
rights of fproperty, that is of their own
property, but they are decidedly low
toned as to other persons property.
Books are expensive things, as well as
useful things; and the man or woman
who will borrow and not return them,
or takes them without informing the
owner, intending professedly to return
them, is nothing less than a common
thief, aud as such ought to be arrested,
tried, convicted and sentenced to the
penitentiary. The poor vagrant who
steals pair of shoes is lodged in Jail
and paraded in court as a criminal,
while theaccomplished gentleman, who
is indebted to stolen books for the bulk
of his information, goes scot free.-Er-
change.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01

A GOOD ONE.--During the first years
of the war, when change was scarce and
some large firms were issuing currency
of their own, a farmer went to q store
in neighboring town and boughtsome
goods, and gave to the merchant five
dollar bill, of which he wanted seventy
five cents back. The merchant count
ed out the amount and handed it over
to the farmer. He looked at it a mo-
ment and inquired: "What's this?"
"It's my currency" said the merchant.
"Wal, taint good for nothin' where |
live" said the farmer.-"Very we'll, re-
piled the merchant, "keep it till you
get dollars worth and bring it to my
store and will give you dollar bill
for it." The farmer pocketed the
change and departed. A few weeks af-
ter he went into the same store and
bought goods to the amount ofone dol
lar, and after paying over the identical
seventy-five cents, he took out a hand
full of pumpkin seeds and counted out
twenty-five of them, and passed them
over to the merchant. "Why," says
the merchant, "what'sth ?" "Wal,"
says the farmer, "this is my currency,
and when you get dollars worth
bring it to my place and I will give you
dollar bill for it,"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01

NATURES BooK.-It is very well to
laugh at book students of nature, but
they carry that about them which gives
an interest to every flower, cloud and
stone they see. They see the object,
and then, by the magic of association,
the true beauty, fitness, history, which
surround and accompany it, reveal
themselves. A leaf or bird is but
letter in the great book, which is read
only by those who can put letters to-
gether; that is, who have the faculty
of association.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01

AN EXCELLENT SPIRIT..-The Mem
phis Post tells a story greatly to the
honor of a son of Gen. Lee. At a
dinner party n.Richmond one of the
guests proposed as toast "The Fallen
Flag" Col. Lee promptly placed his
hand upon the glass and arose. "Gen-
tlemen," said he, "this will not do.
We are paroled prisoners. We now
have but one flag, and that is the flag
of our whole country-the glorious old
stars and stripes. l can recognize no
other, fight for no other, and will drink
to no other"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01

A CAREFUL F'ARMER.-An old far
mer by the name of Bayse, who was
in the nightly habit of counting his
stock to see if any had gone astray,
said to his son one evening previous to
retiring:
"John, have you counted the hogs?"
"Yes." "And the turkeys?" eyes" "
'And the cows 2" eyes" "And the
ducks 90 eyes" swell, John, now
go and wake up the old hen, and count
her, then we'll 90 to bed" ,s.,
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01
UrpvnrorNT1,pEcTED DIy

A VERY DIsINTEREsTED DIyINE!-
Henry Ward Beecher is getting story
ready for publication in the New York
Ledger. He writes to Bonner: II
hope to put enough manuscript in your
hands to enable you to begin the story
early in the year 1867" Well, we'll
but there is no telling where Radical
ism won't lead man, especially a
preacher. We hope, however, that
Henry's next step will not be into the
"yaller kiyers." ,s
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01

TRAINING OF HORSES. are 8
few very simple common sense rules
which, if followed, will commend
themselves to the horse as well as the
trainer, viz:
1st.-Always feel kindly toward a
horse, no matter what he does to you,
and consequently nevershow temper"
Remember the horse knows instinct
lively how you feel.
2d.-Never go near horse if you
are afraid of him; thehorse will know
it and take advantage of it, before you
acknowledge it yourself.
3d.-Never undertake anything with
a horse that you do not knoU you can
carry out.
4th.-"Make haste sloaC{y," teaching
the animal what you want of him, as
a child learns his A-B-Cs, one letter at
time, being sure he knows each sim
pie thing before you attempt to teach
another; and repeat lessons often.
5th.-Reward each effort to do as you
wish, whether he means it or does it
accidentally.
6th.-Be sure that it is your will and
not his that conquers every time.
Following these rules, you may make
a horse do almost anything, if he has
not been spoiled before you get him.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01

"THEM Doors" IA jealous husband
in Memphis recently returned home in
the night, and to his horror, discover
ed a pair of boots near his back door.
Seizing the obnoxious articles he lock-
ed them in a closet and then stealthily
crept to his wife's bedroom, but she
was alone. Not satisfied with this
fact he then searched the house through
and found absolutely nothing to con-
firm his suspicious. He charged the
lady with infidelity nevertheless and
spent the night abusing her in spite of
her protestations. He had the lovers
boots and was determined to know the
name of the owner. In the morning
he went to the closet and got them,
and to his confusion they proved to be
his own! Since that time his wife has
only to say "boots'' when he gets into
a passion, and he becomes quiet as
lamb, instanter.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01

CHARITY.-'I fear" said a country
curate to his flock, "when | explained
to you in my last charity sermon, that
philanthropy was the love Of our spe-
cies, you must have understood me to
say specie, which accounts for the
smallness of the collection. You will
prove, l hope, by your present contri-
button, that you are no longer laboring
under the same mistake"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01

A SECRET FOR BEING HAPPY.-An
Italian bishop, who had struggled
through many difficulties without re-
pining, and been much opposed with
out manifesting impatience, being ask
ed by friend to communicate the Sc
cret of his being always so happy, re-
piled: at consists in a single thing,
and that is, making right use of my
eyes," His friend, in surprise, begged
him to explain his meaning. "Most
willingly" replied the bishop. "In
whatsoever state l am, | first of all
look up to heaven and remember that
my great business is to get there. l
then look down upon the earth and call
to mind how small space I shall soon
fill in it. | then look abroad in the
world and see what multitudes are, in
all respects, less happy than myself.
And thus learn where true happiness
is placed, where all my cares must end,
and how little reason | ever had to
murmur, or to be otherwise than thank
full. And to live in this spirit is to be
always happy"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01

WHEN is train of cars in danger OF
running over an old man with ascythe
in his hand? When it is behind time.
DIR. Mcclure, recommends the use Of
glvcerine on the hoofs of horses to pre-
vent them splitting in cold weather.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01

"REPUBLICs are created by the vir-
tue, public spirit and intelligence of
the citizens. They fall when the wise
are banished from the public councils
because they dare to be honest, and the
profigate are rewarded because they
fatter the people in order to betray
them"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01

During the past year about $780,
600 were deposited in the Treasury by
the Patent office, after paying all the
expenses of the Office. This makes the
total amount now to the credit of the
Patent Office nearly 100000.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01

AT a celebration of marriage, a large
number of young ladies were present,
the minister said: "Those wishing to
be ioinedin the holy bonds ofmatrimo-
ny, will please stand up;" and nearly
oil arOSp
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01

In the United States Supreme Court,
on motion of Hon. J.. A. Garfield, of
Ohio, Mr.. John M. Langston, colored,
from Oberlin, Ohio, was admitted as an
attorney and consellor of this court.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01

DANIEL BORDER,
PITT STREET, TWO DOORS WEST OF THE BED
FORD HOTEL, BEDFORD, Pa.
MATCHMAKER AND DEALER IN JEWEL
RY, SPECTACLES, &C.
He keeps on hand a stock of fine Gold and Sill
er Watches Spectacles of Brilliant Double Re-
lned Glasses, also Scotch Pebble Glasses Gold
Watch Chains, Breast Pins, Finger Rings. best
quality of Gold Pens. He will supply to order
any thing in his line not on hand.
6ct IS65-
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01
DICHARD LEO,


-CABINET-WARE, CHAIRS, &C,
BEDFORD Pa,
The undersigned being engaged in the Cabinet
making business will make to order and keep
hand everything in his line ofmanufacture.
BUREAUS, DRESSING STANDS, PARLoR AND ExTEN
SION TABLES, CHAIRS, BEDSTEADs, WASH
STANDS, &c, &C.,
will be furnished at all prices, and to suit every
taste C0FFINS will also be made to order.
ES-Prompt attention paid to all orders for work
Lg-Shop on West Pitt Street, nearly opposite
the residence of George Shuck.
July 10, 1S63-tf RICHARD LEO.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01

THERE is bashful bachelor who
dares not meet ladies in the street.
He says they wear so many bugles on
their dresses that he fears overtures
from them
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01
"MR. SMITH, have you got match?"

"MR. SMITH, have you got a match?"
''Yes, sir-a match for the devil; ;
there she is, mixing up dough-"
Smith pointed to his wife and then
'slid" for the front door. The last we
saw of Smith he was "kiting' it down
the road hotly pursued by a red7head-
ed lady with cistern pole, Poor
Smith! egIl
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01
NIOTHTNG EMPORIUM

NLOTHING EMPORIUM.-GE
' ] REIMUND, Merchant Tailor Bedford, Pa,
keeps constantly on hand ready-made clothing,
such coats, pants, vests, &C.; also general as
sortment of cloths cassimeres and gents furnish
ing goods of all kinds; also calicoes, muslins, &c,
ali Of which 4ciU be sold Iolc for cash. My room
is few doors west of Fyan's store and opposite
Rush's marble yard. 1 invite all to give me a
call. have just received stock of new goods
may25, ,'66
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01

COAL OIL, LAMPS
AND CHI,MNEYS,
BEST BRANDS OF CIGARS
SMOKING AND CHEWING TOBACCO
FRENCH CONNECTIONS, &c, &c
The stock of Drugs and Medicines consist of the
purest quality, and selected with great care:
General assortment of popular Patent Medicines.
The attention of the Ladies is particularly invi-
ted to the stock of PERFUMERY, TOILET and FANCY
Articles, consisting of the best perfumes OF the
day Colognes, Soaps, Preparations for the Hair,
Complexion and Teeth; Camphor ice for chapped
hands; Teeth and Hair Brushes, Port Monaies, &c.
Of Stationery, there rs q fne assortment
Billet Note, Letter, Leaf and Mourning Paper,
Enyelops Pens Pencils Ink Blank Deeds, Power
of Attorneys, Drafting Paper, Marriage CertIf-
Gates, &C., DC. Also, large quantity of Books,
which will be sold very cheap.
Coal oil Lamp Hinge Burner, can be lighted
without removing the chimney-all patterns and
prices Glass Lanterns, very neat, for burning
Coal Oil. Lamp ehimneys of an improved pattern
Lamp Shades of beautiful patterns.
Howe's Family Dye Colors, the shades being light
Fawn, Drab. Snuff and Dark Brown, Light and
Dark Blue, Light and Dark Green, Yellow, Pink,
Orange, Royal Purple Scarlet, Maroon, Magenta,
Cherry and Black
Humpbrev's Homeopathic Remedies
Cigars of best brands, smokers can rely on a
good cigar.
Rose Smoking To6ecco,
MichigaR and Sokace Fine Cat,
Natural Leaf T71otst and Big Plug,
Finest and purest French Confections,
PURE DOMESTIC WINES,
Consisting of Grape, Blackberry and EIderberry
FOR MEDlcINALppsE.
EY-Tbe attention of physicians is invited to the
stock of Drugs and Mcdictnes, which they can
purchase at reasonable prices
Country Merchants orders promptly filed. Goods
put up with neatness and care, and at reasonable
prices.
]. L. LEWIS designs keeping first class Drug
Store and having on hand at all times general
assortment of goods. Being a Druggist of several
years experience, physicians can rely on having
their prescriptions carefully and accurately COM
pounded. Feb ., '60-u
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01
Ez- All advertising due after first insertion.

*One square % occupy one Incn OI sPac1.
JOB PRINTING, Of every kind, done with
neatness and dispatch. THH GAZETTE OFFICE has
lust been reitted with Power Press and new type,
and everything in the Printing line can be execu-
ted in the most artistic manner and at the lowest
rates.-TERMS CASH.
- All letters should be addressd to
MEYERS & MENGEL,
Publishers.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01

A serious scribbler well writes that
life is too short to drink poor whiskey,
or make love to ugly women.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-02-01

Joseph w. TATE, ATTORNEY
81 AT LAW, BEDFORD, PA, will promptly
attend to collections of bounty, back pay, &c;
and all business entrusted to his care in Bedford
and adjoining counties.
Cash advanced on judgments, notes, military
and other claims.
Has for sale Town lots in Tatesville where a
good Church is erected, and where large School
House shall DO built. Farms, Land and Timber
Leave, from one acre to 500 acres to suit pur
shasers.
Office nearly opposite the "Mengel Hotel' and
Bank of Reed Schell.
April 6, 1866-1y