davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23

it due to him that / should not pro-
ceed without acquiring notion of his
genuine chirography. | therefore ex-
hibited that letter, which was written
bv Mr.. Ashley to recommend the par
don of Dunham to gentleman ac-
nnainted with his handwriting. The
latter without hesitation recognized
that letter as genuine. The Others
strikingly resemble it.
In conclusion, l beg leave to express
the pro ound seGsibility with which |
find myself obliged to bring to the SER
ious notice of the President of the Uni
ted States accusations and papers which
must occasion him painful embarrass-
ment They expose prominent MEM
bers of the Legislature of the Union to
the shocking suspicion of having con-
spired with convicted perjurer for a
stupendOus imposition, first upon the
House of Representatives, then up
on the people, and then upon the
Senate of the United States, for the pur-
pose of effecting the impeachment and
removal from office of President of the
United States solely upon suborned tes-
timOny. Ineed not say how greatly as
tOnished mankind would be, was it
char"ed that scheme so abominable
was heightened by the peculiar wick
euneoo ~ attempting to induce the in
tended victim himself, through appeals
to his clemency, to qualify by pardon,
with consequent competency to act and
testify, the principal instrument of the
impOsture.
But impossible as the eXistance of
such conspiracy may seem, is not the
President exposed to grave accOun-
liability for whatever consequences
may possibly follow an incredulity far
too generous in the premises, to be in
dulged merely because these adventi-
tiOuS data have been thrust upon his
casual notice by party who has been
dishOnored by criminal verdict, but
who is still, in the expressed opinion of
competent professional persons, quail
fled to be vehicle of truth in a court of
justice?
l thus lay the whole matter before
your EXcellency for your better judg-
ment. In the meantime the applica-
ton for pardon will be suspended.
Very respectively, your Obedient SER
want, JOHN NJ. BRINCKLEY,
Assistant AttOl Olney-General.
To Andrew Johnson, President of the
United States.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23
FACTS FOR THE PrRLIC.

FACTS FOR THE PUBLIC,
Easily verified by examination which re-
spectfully invite.
l. We have the largest establishment for the
manufacture and sale of Clothing in Philadelphia,
extending through from 5lS Market street to oil
Minor street, and occupied exclusively by our
selves.
2 Our building, having been constructed by us
for our own exclusive occupancy, and for the busi
ness to which it is entirely devoted unites all the
conveniences and appliances which have been
found necessary or desirable
3. We have an ample cash capital, enabling us
to make all purchases for cash and giving us Sc
lection, at the most favorable prices, from the
markets of the entire world. In THIS PARTICULAR.
WE HAVE ADVANTAGES SHARED BY NO OTHER HOUSE
IN THE TRADE. This fact is aceI knOwn to tie
entire business community.
4. We sell our goods for cash only, which. though
it restricts business to those prepared to pur-
chase in that way, enables us to give them such
advantages no house doing different business
possibly offer.
5. A business experience of quarter of a cen.
tury has informed us fully of the wants of the
public and of the best way to meet them.
6. We employ the best and most experienced
Cutters and WOrkmen in making up goods
the style, fit and make of which are unsurpassed.
7. All persons, whatever may be their physical
peculiarities (uness deformed), can be accurately
fitted at once from our stock, in most better
than by goods made to order, and prices % to 90
per cent tOlrer.
s Our business is large and constantly increas-
ing, enabling us to keep the largest, best assorted
and most complete stock of Mems, Youths and
Boys Clothing in Philadelphia, to which large
daily additions made of fresh goods, replacing
those sold.
g. For reasons already enumerated, we can and
do sell at prices guaranteed IN all cases lOWer
than Me forrest elsewhere, or tile sale cancelled
ami money refHnded.
10. All goods when offered for sale are represen
ted to be exactly what they are.
IL. When buyers are, for any reason, dissatisfied
with purchase made, ifreported within a reason
able time, we pledge ourselves, by exchange re-
funding of money or otherwise, to give full salts
faction in every case, and request that all such
may be reported to us for adjustment.
HALF WAY BETWEEN BENTETT 4 Co.,
FIFTH AND TOWER HALL,
SIXTH Sis. 5lS MARKET ST.
AND 600 BROADWAY, New YORK.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23
LIGHT.

A ray Of light comes from the Cim-
merriam darkness in which Hunnicutt
and Bolts and HaWXhurst have lately
held their internal orgies. a meeting
of eX-officers of the Federal army re-
siding in Richmond has Just been held
in that city, for the purpose of calling
State Convention of the Union Off
GERS, soldiers and sailors, resident in
Virginia. This meeting of Union sol
diers adopted resolutions denouncing
the attempt on the part ola few desper-
ate political adventures, to turn the
State over to the domination of the
blacks. The following remarks by
prominent Union officers are indicative
Ofthe spirit of the meeting:
"Lieut Col. Merrill said that he would
rather take by the hand a Confederate
soldier who fought from honest inten-
tiOns in a wrong cause, if he honestly
accepted the situation, than thesO- called
Virginia lOyaliSt-even if he does have
neWspaper-WhO voted for the Ordi-
nance Of secession, and thereby put the
former into service against his will"
Colonel Egbert said he was not in
favor of keeping in office those renegade
Virginians who voted for secession and
then went North as Union shriekers,
in preference to men who had perilled
their lives in defense of their country"
Let Virginians take heart! Let the
white people of the Old Dominion reg
lister and vote and they will yet save
the good old State from Radical de-
structiOn.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23

"COPPERHEAD SPEECH. IA good
joke was perpetrated at the fair grounds,
4th of July celebration, at Carlisle. A
young man from one of the rural dis
tricts, who had, it seems, given more
attention to politics than he had to the
history of his country, stood near to
Prof. Gillelen as he read the declaration
of Independence. After listening atten-
lively for some time, he turned away
in disgust, and said to an acquaintance
-"do you know who that man is who
is making that copperhead speech ?"
His friend, convulsed with laughter,
told him it was not a speech but the
Declaration of Independence he had
been listening to. The rural Radical
walked off without saying word in
reply, but his countenance indicated
that he was not at all pleased with
Thomas Jefferson's sentiments.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23
NEGRO CONVENTION IN READING. PA.

READING, Pa, Aug. 1.-THE Penn
sylvania negro Equal Rights League
held two harmonious and enthusiastic
sessions here to-day. There was a very
full attendance, and several speeches
were delivered-one by the President,
William Nesbit another by the chap
lain, JOS. r. Nelson-eXpressing Joy at
the progress made by the Leagues in
its educational efforts, and promising
the day was not far distant when ne
groes would vote in Pennsylvania.
Captain f. III. Rauch, a white man,
spoke at length. Pennsylvania was no
longer a slave hunting ground, thanks
to Thaddeus Stevens. (The mention
of Mr.. Stevens name drew forth un-
bounded applause.) He promised that
soon the right of franchise must be vest
ed in the negro.
In the afternoon a series of resOlu
tiOns were passed, thanking the Legis
lature for the bill granting negroes the
right to ride in public conveyances
thanking Congress for its projection;
congratuIating the country on the Re
publican victory in Tennessee; cOun-
selling the negroes of the South to stand
by the Republicans, who are the only
hope here and there, and appointing a
committee to visit Congress and press
the extension of the franchise bill to
every State in the Union.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23

To CONsUMPTIVEs.- s.-The advertiser
having been restored to health in a few weeks by
a very simple remedy, after having suffered for
several years with severe lung affection, and tha
dread disease Consumption is anxious to make
known to his fellow sufferers the means of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy of the
prescription used free of charge) with tie direc
tions for preparing and using the same, which they
will find a sure cure for Consumption, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, and all Throat aud Lung
Affections. The only object of the advertiser in
sending the Prescription is to benefit the afflicted,
and spread information which he conceives to be
invaluable, and he hopes every sufferer will try his
remedy, as it will cost them nothing, and naay
prove a blessing. Parties wishing the prescription
FREE. by return mail will please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON
mayl7, '671y. Williamsburg, Kings CO., n. Y.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23
The Indian War---RepOrted Battle
Duel Prevented.

ST. LOUIS, August 17.-An Omaha
dispatch says a battle is reported in the
neighborhood of Plain Creek, between
800 Sioux and 200 Pawnee scouts, last
ing six hours. The Sioux were routed
with great loos, the scouts having been
reinforced by United States troops
This report needs confirmation. In
dian commissioners reached Omaha yes
terday and held secret session, when
they proceeded up the river.
An encounter took place yesterday
at Fort Hooker, between Gen. Mccall
and Mr.. Edgar, of the commissary
department. A challenge passed be-
tween them, but Col. Crane put them
both in the guardhouse.
All suffers at Big Creek are driven a.
way by the military, and their goods
confscated, on the grounds that they
have no United States lisences.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23

THERE is great fear in some parts of
Florida of a negro insurrection. The
blacks claim the right to be the dominant
class, and threaten war Of eXtermina-
ton. knowing the sWampS and ever
glades perfectly they can easily evade
pursuit and capture, in the event of war.
When the SeminOles occupied the pen
insuld, they evaded and harrassed the
regular troops for many years. The ne
groes know this fact and expect to i'm
prove upon the Indian tactics. They
may find themselves wofully mistaken.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23

WE have an inflated currency, de-
preciated in value, and yet money is as
scarce now as when gold and silver
were in fashion. SO much for the un-
constitutional act of Congress making
greenbacks legal tender. 1t has driv-
en- gold and silver out of circulation.
but has not made money more abund-
ant,
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23

THE President has appointed Gen.
Geo. III. Thomas to succeed Gen. Sheri-
dan at New Orleans, Gen. Hancock to
take the place of Gen. Thomas in the
department of Tennessee, and Gen.Sher-
idan to succeed Hancock in the depart
ment of the Missouri,
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23
LIBERTY, LAW AND RIGHT
<=sl ss@
~ G@ 4%a z FS@R%sgrs
~As}}SX X W
No Monarchy, No Centralized
DespOtism, No Negro States !
GRAND DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETING

The Democrats of Bedford county,
and all others not too unreasonable to
join hands with them in the great effort
about to be made. by the calm and
thinking men of the country, to restore
the Union, to bring the government
back within the safe limits of the Con-
stitution, to put an end to the political
confusion which now exists, to prevent
anarchy and renewed civil strife, to re-
instate Republican governments in the
territory now ruled by the Five Mill
tary Monarchs, to avert the calamity
of Negro rule in the excluded States,
and to make some certain and reasOna-
BILE provision for the ultimate eXtin-
guishment of the Public Debt, are here
by invited to assemble at the Court
House, on MONDAY EVENING.
SEPT. 3. Addresses will be delivered
by distinguished speakers. Let there
be a grand rally of the true friends of
the Republic. Come, Democrats !;
Come, Conservatives; Come, reasonable
"Republicans; Come, one and all, and
let us reason together.
GEO. MARDORFF,
Chm Dem. Co. Com.
w. c.. SCHAEFFER, Sec'y.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23

phe trouble with Mr.. JOhnsOn's ad-
miniStratiOn, has, hitherto, consisted
in yielding too much to its enemies.
But the President seems at last to have
taken the reins in his own hands and
to be determined to drive the car of
State in person. He shows that he
possesses a goodly share of that grit so
much admired by the American peo-
pie. He has defied the impeacherS and
his very defiance has discomfited them.
He has kicked Stanton and Holt out
of their places, and removed that POM
pOus tyrant, King Sheridan, from the
command of the Texas and Louisiana
district. Grit like that is bound to
win.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23
w. c.. SCHAEFFER, Sec'y.

IT is said that Surratt is to be tried
again as soon as Congress can pass a
law to put negroeson the Jury. White
men are not supposed to be intelligent
enough to understand the case.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23

ERRORS OF YOUTH.-A Gentleman
who suffered for years from Nervous Debility.
Premature Decay and all the effects ofyouthful in
discretion, will, for the sake of suffering humanity
send free to all who need it, the recipe and direc
tions for making the simple remedy by which he
was cured Sufferers wishing to profit by the adj
vertisers experience, can do so by addressing, in
perfect confidence, JOHN B. OGDEN,
may17, '67-ly Cedar Street, New York
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23
,jjun2l

HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU and
IMPROVED ROSE WASH cures secret and delicate
disorders in all their stages, at little expense,
little or no change in diet, no inconvenience and
exposure. 1t is pleasant in taste and odor, i'm
mediate in its action, and free from all injurious
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23
"Black spirits and white,
Blue spirits and grey,

Blue spirits and grey,
with huge preponderance in favor Of
the former. The complexion of this
"ioyaP' assemblage is best described,
however, in the chorus Of an old song we
we were wont to hear in our Juvenile
days, which ran thus:
Some were black,
Some were blacker,
And some were de color oh q chaw terbacker.
The occasion was the assembling Of
the equal Rights League of Pennsyl-
vania" (high sounding, but darkey
like at thG>WashingtOn Street (Coloredl
Presbyterian Church, on Wednesday.
The day was one of August's Warmest,
aud we were therefore compelled reluc-
tantly to stay away. We are fond of
reading of the OdOrS from 'Araby the
Blest," but are decidedly averse to in
haling those emanating from africa
The Very-air seemed reddent from Af
ricda perfume, and our Drug Stores were
extensively patronized in consequence
by the "white trash" for the other kinds.
What the equal Rights League Of
Pennsylvania" did, is fully related in
the Radical Philadelphia Inquirer of
Thursday. They doubtless felt ''galor
ious" over the result of the sO-called e.
lection in Tennessee, and passed a num-
Der of resolves which will, in all prOba-
biIity, be carried into effect at the next
meeting of their servants Of the
"Rump."
We believe that Old Thad, Sumner,
Kelley, Stanton, Holt, Sickels,
Sheridan, Fred. Douglass, and the
host of other prominent "loyalists"
were not present; but quite number
of "big nigs" and "little nigS' from
Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Pitts
burgh, including Capt. Raueh, DIR. Har-
greaves, and professor O. Still Of the
cart Tonsorial," were in attendance,
and took part in the proceedings
Capt. Rauch, DR.. HargreaveS and Rev.
Bro. Nelson represented the Temper
ance element. The asSenblage jOy-
fully dispersed singing an old African
hymn, a cOuplet of which is doubtless
familiar to our readers
what meeting dar will be
When we gain de victory
The proposed Pic mic by our colored
"breddern and sistern" of Reading, in
honor of the assembling in their midst
of the equal Rights League of Penn
sylVania," did not take place on Thurs
day, on account of the rain. Basking
in sunshine is negrO's delight, but for
wet weather he has asupreme contempt.
The "Clerk of the weather" must GER
tantly be "dislOyal," }" else he would not
have cut up such caperS when the ''pet
lambs" We're anticipating so much pleas
ure. He needs reconstruction" badly,
and his case will be attended to when
the "Rump" meets in November
Till then, Africa, adieu ! Reading Gu
zette.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23
9 9 8 8 9
HENRY w. WILLIAMS.

The Radical candidate for Supreme Judge, stands
apon platform, in which occurs the following
language:
"ReSoiUsd, That warned by past misfortunes.
we ask that the Supreme Court of the State be
placed in harmony with the political opinions of a
IN jority of the people"
Thus, the Supreme Court, which is the final ar
bitter between the weak and the strong between
minorities and majorities is to be swayed by pot-
ical bias against the rights OF that portion of the
people aohO may happen to be IN the minority.
Have mlnorities no rights which majorites
bound to respect? Nay, are not the fewest num-
Der of people iaWyerS, jurjsts and is not often
the smallest minority right, on questions of law,
rather than the who have had no legal or lu-
dicial education? Who, therefore, could trust a
man as Supreme Judge, who will agree to substi-
tute for his own deliberate Judgment, the crude
opinions of the mob?
Again.
HENRY W. WILLIAMS
is the candidate of party which holds that man
may repudiate his contract to pays debt in gold
and silver, by paying the same in paper money,
thus actually making Government bonds worth
more than ordinary paper money. ThtshS re-
pudration. Who therefore, will vote for II. W.
Williams, and become a repHdtahOnist2
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23

A GATHERING OF THE "AAIERICAN
CITIZENS OF AFRICAN scent" Dur
ing the middle ofthe present week, not
Withstanding Old Sol poured his rays
down with intense fierceness upon the
streets of this devoted city, there were
numerous dart clouds fitting to and
fro upon our principal thoroughfares,
but not in the least modifying the al
most oppressiveheatO tOf an August sun.
There has been gathering of the clans
of darkness from all parts Of the Old
KeyStOne-a mingling Of
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23

Now FOR REVOLUTION.-DOn be
startled. The country's safe. Nevertheless, i'm
mediate, instantaneous revolution is impending
Don't Beat tile Drums
for this is a silent revolution 1t is now going on
In Erery State,
including the married state, the single state, and
all states Of the human hair which are not in har-
mony with beauty. Ofwhatever undesirable tinge
woman's ringlets or mans locks or whiskers may
be, the evil is remedied instantly by
Cristadoro'S Hair Dye,
which is harmless as water, and certain to produce
a natural black or brown in five minutes Manu-
factured by j. CRISTADORO, 6S Maiden Lane,
New York. Sold by all Druggists. Applied by
all Hair Dressers. augl6w4
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23
URINARY ORGANS,

BLINDNESS, Deafness and Catarrh,
treated with the utmost success, by Dr.J IsAACs,
Ind No SIG Pine Street, Philadel phia. Testi
monials from the most reliable sources in the city
and country can be seen at his office The Medi-
cal faculty are invited to accompany, their pa
tents. as he has no secrets in bis practice Artlh-
elrl ea o-3snnination - mays, 67yl
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23

THE HEALING Pool, AND House
or WrpcyNHoward Association Reports. for
VoI1NG MEN. on the ertnse Of sOtit@de, and the
a and defss @DSdSeDa. ghGe destroy to r tne
many ntanlS P;tb snre means of relief Sent in sealed
sa 1etfsr envelopes, free of charge Address DR.. J.
SKTLLON HOUGHToN, Howard Association,
Ph;IadeIphia, Pa jun7, 67yl.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23
Democratic State Ticket.

FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY,
f. F. KERR, of Bedford Borough.
FOR TREASURER,
ISAAC MENGEL, of Bedford Bor.
FOR COMMISSIONER,
2. M. BARTON, of E. Providence.
FOR POOR DIRECTOR,
JOHN /. NOBLE, Oh S. W0odberry
FOR AUDITOR,
SAMUEL WHIP, of Cumb. Valley.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23

HELMBoLD's FLUID EXTRACT OF
BUCHU is certain cure for
BLADDER, KIDNEYS, GRAVEL,
DROPSY, ORGANIC WEAKNESS, FE-
MALE COMPLAINTS, GENERAL
DEBILITY,
and all diseases of the
URINARY ORGANS,
whether existing in
MALE OR FEMALE,
from whatever cause ori ginating and no matter of
HOW LONG STANDING.
Diseases of these organs require the use of di-
uretic.
If no treatment is submitted to, Consumption or
Insanity may ensue. Our Flesh and Blood are
supported from these sources, and the
HEALTH AND HAPPINESS,
and that of Posterity, depends upon prompt use OF
a reliable remedy.
HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BOCHO,
Established upwards of IS years. prepared by
II. T. HELMB0LD, Druggist,
594 Broadway, New York, and
lO4 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
mars CYL
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23

TAKE NO MORE UNPLEASANT and
UNSAFE REMEDIES for unpleasant and
dangerous diseases. Use Helmbold's Extract Bu-
chu and Improved Rose Wash
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23
DROOFS OF THE SUPERIOR
Il QUALITY OF THE
Am K r ICAN w WATCH
MADEAT
.... WALTHAM, MASS.
WALTHAM, MASS.

The American Watch Company, of Waltham,
Mass, respectfully submit that their Watches are
cheaper, more accurate, less complex. more dura-
ole' better adapted for general use, and more
easily kept in order and repaired than any other
watches in the market. They are simpler in struc-
ture, and therefore stronger and less likely to be
injured than the majority of foreign Watches
which are composed of from I25 to 300 pieces
while in an old English watch there are more than
700 parts. How they under the hardest trial
watches can have, is shown by the following let
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23

SHATTERED CONS TITUTHONS RE
STORED by Helmbold's Extract Buchu.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23
EDWARD II. WILLIAMS,


american Watch Co., WaLham
We make now five different grades of Watches
named respectively follows:
APPLETON, TRACY & Co., Waltham Mass.
WALTHAM WATCH COMPANY, Waltham. Mass
T. D. BARTLETT, Waltham, Mass.
WIN. ELLERY, Boston, Mass.
HOME WATCH COMPANY, Boston. Mass.
All of these, with the exception of the Home
Watch Company, are warranted by the American
Watch Company to be of the best material. on the
most approved principle, and tS possess every
requisite for a reliable tine-keeper. Every dealer
selling these watches is provided with the Compa-
ny's printed card of guarantee, which should ac-
company each Watch sod so that buyers may feel
sure that they are purchasing the genuine article
There numerous counterfets and limitations
of our Watches sold throughout the country and
we would caution purchasers to be on their guard
against imposition.
Any grades of Watham Watches may be pur-
chased of Watch Dealers throughout the country
ROBBINS & APPLETON,
augl6wf lS2 Broadway, New York.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-08-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE GLORY OF MAN rs S STRENGTH
Therefore the nervous and debilitated should
Immediately use Helmbod's Extract Buchu.