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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-30

The Gazette, with all its jealous labor to
shield its Candidate, Sharswood, from the in.
evitable consequences of his opinion declar-
ing Legal Tenders unconstitutional, BY
squarely denying it, has fully endorsed the
opinion itself as witness the following.
we have an inflated currency, deprecia.
ted in value and yet money is as scarce now
as when gold and silver were in fashion. So
much for the unconstitutional act Of Con.
gress making greenbacks legal tender. -
Gazette. dug %, 1867.
Where did you get the unconstitutional
idea: Sharswood' sopinion, eh? Yours toe?
Yet you would persuade your readers that
he never delivered such an opinion? And
both in the same issue! Slightly mixed,
eh?
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-30

TIE patriotic members of an ex-school
board of New Orleans, who we're removed
by General Sheridan for their triAing Of
tense of discharging teachers who were so
indiscreet as to allow their schools to sing
patriotic songs, or display miniature flags of
the Union, have resolved to apply to a Dis
trict Court for writ of injunction to restrain
the district commander from proceeding
to eject them from Office. Theirsis one ofthc
hardships to which the innocent and down
trodden citizens of that neighborhood have
been subjected by Sheridan, and it remains
to be seen whether they will receive proper
redress for their injuries by re instatcment.
We hope not - Ecchapqe
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-30

WHEN Gov. CURTIN had served the first
six months of his first term, the Copper
heads professed to be very indignant at re-
ports manufactured by themselves, that he
was drunk half his time Before Governor
Geary has been year in Office, the same
men complain that he is too temperate, and
gives too much countenanee to the temper
ance cause How are the Copperheads to
be suited in mon? -HarrisJlaQ TeLegnph.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-30
GEN. GRANT TO PRESIDENT JOHNSON.

HEADQUARTERS ARMIES OF THE UNI
TED STATES, WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug.
II, IS67.-His Excelency Andrew johnson,
President of the United States Sir am
In receipt Of your order Of this date, direct
ing the assignment Of General g. H. Thorn.
as to the command of the Fifth Military
District Gen Sheridan to the Department
Of the Missouri, and Gen Hancock to the
Department Of the Cumberland also your
note Of this date enclosing those instruc-
tions) saying, Before you issue instruc-
tions to carry into effect the enclosed order,
| would be pleased to hear any suggestions
you may deem necessary respecting the as
signmcnts 10 which the order refers -
am pleased to avail myself Of this invi-
tation to urge earnestly urge-urge in the
name Of a patriotic people who have sacrl-
iiced, Hundreds of thousands of loyal lives,
and thousands of millions of treasure to
preserve the integrity and union Of thi,
country-that this order be not insisted on.
Ii IS unmistakabIy tie expressed wish Of the
country that Gen. Sheridan should not be
removed from his present command. This
is a republic where the will Of the people is
a law Of the land | beg that their voice
may be heard
General Sheridan has performed his civil
duties faithfully and ntelligently. His re
moyal will only be regarded as an effort to
defeat the laws Of Congress. 1t will be in
terprcted by the unreconStructed element
in the South-those who did all they could
To break up this Government hy arms and
now wish TO lie the only element consulted
as to tho method of restoring order-aS a
triumph 1t viii cnbolden them to renew
cd opposition 10 the viii Of the loyal mas
scs, believing that they have the Executive
with them
The services Of General Thomas in bat
Ting for the Union entitle him TO some con
sideration He has repeatedly entered his
protest against being assigned to either of
the FIVE Military districts, and especially
to being assigned to relieve Gen. Sheridan.
General Hancock ought not to be removed
from where he is. His department is a
complicated one, which will take new
commander some time to become acquainted
with. There are military reasons and,
above ALL patriotic reasons why this order
should not be insisted on.
! beg to refer to a letter, marked private,
which ! wrote to the President when first
consulted on the subject Of the change in
the War Department. 1t bears upon the
subject Of this removal, and | had hoped
would have prevented it.
have the honor to be, with great respect,
your obedient servant,
L. S. GRANT,
General United States Army and Secretary
Of War ad iafcyTm.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-30

THE Gazette of last week is sorey cxer-
cised that we should publish the fact that
Judge Sharswood delivered a dissenting
opinion in the case of Borie V. Trott in
which he pronounced the Legal Tender Act
unconstitutional. 1t labors unnecessarily to
show that the question TO be decided was
whether a debt contracted to be paid in gold
or silver could be paid in paper money.
True enough that was the question and the
only question, but Sharswood was not CON
tent to give an opinion on it, but went out
side of the case to stab his country IN the
hour of her peril, by delivering an uncalled
for opinion, from the bench, that the Legal
Tender Act was unconstitutional We
hope the Gazette viii fulfill its promise to
print the opinion in full so that as many Of
its readers as have the patience to wade
through it, and they will be few, may see
the lameness Of its defence, as we'll as how
learned Judge deliberately stepped beyond
his duties and prostitutcd hisoficial position
to aid wicked rebellion and, if possible,
strike death blow to his country in the
hour of her greatest peril.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-30

A NEW Orleans letter says the first bale
OF the new cotton crop is coming into the
different markets now. and the speculation as
to the extent of the yield is very animated
The prospects IN all the States, except our
own, are fair for a crop that will exceed that
of the season now drawing to a close. Not.
withstanding the cry of worms and bad dweath-
er, this will be the result, and many are pre-
dieting three million bale crop, which is
probably as much above the mark as the an
nual croakers are below it.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-30

CALIFORNIA capitalists are taking much
interest in proposed railroad from Marys-
vile, in their State, to Portland Oregon.
The land grant given by Congress, Of twelve
thousand eight hundred acres a mile, is ex-
tremely liberal, while the route is feasible,
not difficult, and through rich agricultural
country. The California corporator have
begun survey of their end of the line,
plain The valley is one of the most fertile
regions of the State, the first forty-two
miles being an almost unbroken succession
of harvest fields.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-30
THE INDIAN WAR.
sSeucre Fight nth the iSauages on Repubii-
can Rtrer - Or Troops Repuised r.
More Fighting Erpected-

More Fighting Esrpected
ST Louis, August 25. A dispatch from
Fort Hayes, Kansas, Aug. q, says cour-
ier had Just arrived from Capt Ames with
dispatches to Captain Corbin, to the effect
that Ames had had a severe battle with 500
Indians, under Satanic, on the Republi-
can river. The Indian village was two
miles long, and Ames charged twice through
their wigwams. The savages fought des-
perately,
Three Of our men were killed and twenty
five were wounded, and thirty horses we're
lost. The Indians lost severely, bud finally
repulsed our troops, and our dead were
left on the field There was an immense
amount Of stolen stock in the Indian village.
The savages surrounded our troops, and the
fight lasted three days. Two Of our men
killed belonged to the KausasEC Cayalry, and
one to the 18th Regulars Captain Ames
had only rs men. Some Kansas Cavalry,
under Major Moore, leave for the Indian
village to day, and a severe battle is antici-
pated
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FOREIGN.
Morc Territory for the United .ytates-1n
Ofer Accepted for ,SaBtaHa IS, 600
900 for a Portion Of Hayti- The Land
End Of the Ne,g C1bt.

Havana, Aue % President Cabral.
of Dominica, has sent messenger TO Wash
ington with instructions to accept the offer
Of the United States for the purchase Of
Samana, in the Island Of Hayti, for IS, ,000,-
600.
Delay is feared in completing the Cuban
cable from Key West to Punta Rosa, Flor
ida, because a portion Of the latter cable
was used between Cuba and Key West, and
Engineer Webb viii await a telegraphic au-
thorization from England before proceeding
to lay the remainder
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-30
80 oRnER oF REMoNAI-

EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, D.
c., August II, lS67.-Majof:Gcn George
H. Thomas is hereby assigned to the com
mand Of the fifth Military District, created
by the act of Crngress passed on the second
day of March, 1867
Major General p II. Sheridan is hereby
assigned to the command Of the Department
of the Missouri
Maior-Genera Winfield S. Hancock is
hereby assigned to the command of the De-
partlnent Of the Cumberland
The Secretary Of War ad interim will
give the necessary instructions to carry this
order into effect ANDREW JOHNSON.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-30
9 9 9 q q g !
Extract from His Opinion in the Case OF
BOrie vs.. ErOtt.
JUDGE SHARSWOOD ON LEGAL
n-HrSuMHfS.

"on the whole, then, am Of opinion that the
provision Of the act Of Congress Of February 25th
1882, declaring the notes issued in pursuance Of
that act TO be lawful money, and legal tender,
Is UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
''This renders it unnecessary that should con
slider the other question which has been made, as
to the effect Of the special agreement to pay in
lawful silver money Of the United States am
in favor Of entering Judgment for the plaintiff,
but as majority Of tho court are of a different
opinion, judgment for the defendant." Copied
from he PhHadeip6fo Age of 23d Of February,
1864, where the opinion is published in full.
It may also be found in the Legal htel6geacer
Of March Is, 1864, page 90.
In TIE same copy Of the Age is carefully pre-
pared euogy of the judge and this opinion, i
which is the following:
Judge SHARswooD reasons upon and decides
the case if he some lefty spirit sitting far
above and out of the contentious and strifes Of
the world
Win not the holders Of greenbaeks and Govern
ment bonds consider the judge as quite too eleya-
ted and ETHEREAL for such earthly honors a scat
on the Supreme Bench
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rTnIs Is Do GIVE NOTICE thnt on IA Ia

VlHIs is TO GIVE NOTICE that on the I4th
i Of August. A. D. 1867, Warrant in Bank
ruptcy was issued against the estate of William
Spidle Of Bloody Run, in the county of Bedford,
and State uf Pennsylvania who has been adjudg-
ed Bankrupt on his own petition; that the pay
ment OF any debts and delivery of any property
belonging to such Bankrupt, to him or for his use,
and the transfer Of any property by him arc for
biddcn by Law; that a meeting of the Creditors
Of the said Bankrupt. to prove their debts, and to
choose ono more Assigns of his estate, will be
held at Court of Bankruptcy, TO be holden at the
Office of john Cessna Esq, in Bedford, Bedford
County, State of Pennsylvania, before HAsrINGs
GEHR, Register on the 18th day Of September,
A. d. 1867, at IL o'clock a. ~.
TH0S. A. ROWLEY,
aug2j:4t. L. S. Marshal
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-30

REGISTRATION has bees completed in
Louisiana under the management Of Gener-
al Sheridan, and Texas was next to be re-
constructed had that Commander not been
removed. He believes that by the first Of
next January the State of Louisiana viii be
ready to present its Constitution to Con
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-30

A New York letter, dated the 2lst, has
the following, concerning the prospect OF
trade Trade in most departments is be-
ginning to look up. The arrivals ofcountry
merchants at the city hotels are increasing.
True, the purchases thus far are not to very
large amounts but the indications are that,
towards September, most of the leading
houses viii have as much as-they can do.
The prices of most descriptions of dry goods
are steady The iobbers during the few
days past have been busy laying in their fall
supplies. The hardware firms report
tavorably from the correspondents at the
West; but from the South, they say, the ad-
vices are quite as discouraging as they were
last season. The carpet aud boot and shoe
houses are moderately active, and prices are
firm.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-30

RU1IoRs of further cabinet changes are
still rife, but all apparently want reliable
foundation The latest rumor represents
the inevitable Jerry as likely to be ap-
pointed to, or at least willing to nccept, the
Secretaryship Of the Interior Department.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-30

No VERY pleasant position is that oceu-
pied by General Grant in the Cabinet. He
is there by an order of the President and
is expected to be obedicnt to every order,
having no other alternative than to carry
out the viii of the Chief Executive. He
may demonstrate against measures, but that
Is the end of his privilege be eau suggest
but must obey.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-30

THE London Standard, referring to the
late trial of an American l5-ineh gun against
English armor plates, says:-''The effects OF
these shot are alike important to every
country in Europe, for there is not an iron
clad ship aaoat that would be likely to come
off scathless from their penetration. The
taiuly be cleauly penetrated. The Bellero-
phon and Lord Warden are the only ones
that would stand any chance of resisting.
but it is questionable whether they, too
would not succumb The Hercules ought
to keep these missiles out, but she is not yet
afoat
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-30

THE EXTBAoRDINARy WEATHER Ne
teorolOgical records, it is said. show that
there has not been so wet a summer within
the experience Of the present generation:
About so years ago, we are told, there was
something of the kind, but as nobody Is
living now to give Us the particulars, we are
obliged to be content with the simple state
ment Of the meteorological fact Perhaps
one Of the severest Of all the many rain
storms with which we have been visited
almost daily during the season, was that
which swept over all this part of the coun-
try last night and this morning We fear
the bad effect it must have had in the agri-
cultural districts.
Another remarkable popularity is the
fact that the same condition of things is re.
ported on the other side Of the Atlantic
While it was raining in New York yester-
day, cable dispatches inform us it was also
raining in London, and, for that matter,
throughout all England
Other current phenomena arc recorded
For instance, during the storm yesterday
many persons at Albany observed IN the
morning masses of gelatinous matter con-
tanning minute granules Of a reddish and
grey color Microscopic investigations have
revealed the cause of these dust storms and
idtus 10 De, eilucf PORTIONS OF various Dlu-
erals or shells of infusoria, or insects carried
into the atmosphere by the winds Infu-
sorial shells and aquatic plants Of especial
localities have been identified after having
crossed the ocean and been deposited in dust
storms, thus tracing aerial currents. They
originate in the tropical regions One nat
uralist considers them as floating as height
Of fourteen thousand feet from the earth,
carried by the wind, and deposited from the
clouds as much rain, and usually with rain.
1t is unusual for them to fall so far away
from the tropics as this; but as we said, this,
in all its aspects, Is nothing, if not an 'un-
usual season.-N y EreniNn Erpress.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-30

How INDIAN OUTBAGES' ARE SOME
TIMES MANUFACTUREU An Omaha cores
pOndent Of the Chicago RepuJhcaa writes
concerning the recent attack on a train of
the Union Pacific Railway, as follows:
The way the thing looks now, it does not
appear that the redskins did this business.
but the white skins did The scaIping was
certainly not done by an Indian-so men
who understand the business say A red
skin would not be apt to leave the sca'p be-
hnd-he would rather lose his oWn-that
Of itself Is little evidence; but what makes
1t almost sure is the fact that the scalp of
the man who is still living, and in a fair way
to recover, by the WAYS not taken in the
Indian style. An Indian is never known to
take the whole top of the head for the scalp
but merely a couple Of inches from the
crown Of the head; and besides they gener-
ally take II Oft neatly, while this was done
IN very bungllng manner. Some persons
and | must say that | am one OF the mum
ber-thlnk there we're no Indians concerned;
but Omaha and all these western towns are
bound to have an Indian war if possible;
and their constant cry is determination.
Now, this late attack serves first rate to
bring Eastern people to their side Of the
question, provided they keep under few of
the facts. Several trains on Eastern and
Southern railways have been thrown from
the track before now, the cars robbed and
sometimes destroyed. This has been done
within two years. There being no Indians
to blame, It was at once charged rightly TO
thieves, roWdies and highway robbers; and
It is very natural TO suppose that the same
class of beings will do the same kind OF work
here, if that class Is here to do it. And it
is not denied, but readily admitted; that
towns such as Julcsburg, aud others not so
far away, are more than half peopled by
roushs. Another thug. every time there
IS a rumor of an Indian attack anywhere, il
Is telegraphed East as fact; but when few
hours later, it proves to tc entirely untrue,
the telegraph does not carry the correction. "
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-30

now deserted rivers, all bearing to other
lands the products of her varied industry,
while in the bounds of our wide domain
win be found no more contented happy and
prosnerous neople.
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dad General Thomas SICK Charge,
against the Freedman Bureau Officials
- GiaL SicktS 10 he reDl0red &c. dc.
WASHINGTON, Aug 2S, 1867, The PreSi-
dent on Saturday, on the recommendation
Of General Grant, suspended the execution
Of Order No. = j. assigning Gen. Thomas to
the command Of the Fifth District, in lieu OF
Gen. Sheridan. The reason for this action
on the part OF the Executive, is on account
of the i'll health of Gen. Thomas, who is now
undergoing medical treatment at one OF the
springs IN West Virginia. In view Of this
fact it was deemed highly improper to order
HIM to New Orleans, where the yellow
fever Is raging in an epidemic form. An
Administration evening paper says 1t Is not
definitely known whether Gen. Sheridan
viii be permitted to remain ad interim, or
whethas some other officer will be assigned
TO the command 1t Is Tumored that Gen.
Hancock will be selected for the position
\ long series of charges against the Off
Gals Of the Freedmen Bureau will be pre-
sented to the President during this week
They apply especially to the subordinates,
and not to the head Of the Bureau. There
IS no change, however, in the Presidents
determination TO remove Gen. Howard.
The order relieving General SickleS from
the command of the North Carolina Military
District will probably be issued during the
present week. As things now look, General
Canby will be appointed in his place.
Representative +. b. Washburn, ID Hi
nois has arrived at Washington direct from
Europe, considerably improved in health.
lie Is the guest of General Grant.
Preparations are in progress under the
direction OF the Soldiers, and Sailors, Union
OF Washington, to give General Sheridan
an ovation on his arrival in Washington.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-30
REMOVAL or GEN. SHERIDAN.
correspondence Between the President
and General Grant.

PRESIDENT JOHNSON TO GEN. GRANT.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, j.
c., August II, 1867 Dear Sir-Before
you issue instructions to carry into effect the
enclosed order, ! would be pleased to hear
any suggestions you may deem necessary
respecting the assignment TO which the or
der refers.
Truly yours ANDREW JoHNsoN.
Cen u. s Grant. Secretary Of War ad
interim
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/ StHEBTFFS SALES.
/ - By virtue OF sundry writs Of vEBditI1Hi g1ru-
to me directed, there viii be sold at Che lnurt
/ House, in she Borough OF Bedford, un sAII T.
! DAY, AUGUST the list, 4. D. lS67, al SO O'Clock
/ a. NJ, the following real estate, viz:
One lot Of ground in the Borough VI Coaldsre.
| fronting on Fulton street 80 feet, and -uuuir.
! back i2p feet with = story plank house, rr,h
basement and back building attached, adjoining
! lots of William Green On the cast and "a 2n foot
aiey un the west, situate in the Borough Of Coal
/ dale, Bedford county.
| Seized and taken iu execution as the proiar,v
! OF james BTieker and John Drhew, p9rrncrs. tr5-
ding as Brickcr q Drhew, with notice 20 Pa.ri-a
/ pThew and all other tcrre tenants.
Also, ono lot uf ground IN W0cdbtrrr, t-pUtu.
on Main street 66 feet, and lbs feet deep, with
| two story frame house with kitchen attached and
one frame stable and smoke house and other out
buildings thereon, adjoining lots Of william N.
Pierson on the north, and Jacob Hoover ou tla
South and situate in the town Of Wooihen-.
Bedford county
Seized and taken in execution as the property
of Samuel J. Castncr.
AISc, tract uf land containing IHH 4e.t.
moro or less, about 50 acres cleared and under
fence; having thereon two story log house, STA
bic and other cut buildings, and a good apple Dr-
cbard; adjoining lands OF Samuel Staley, William
LiSingcr, John II. Barton and others: situate De-
East Providence township, Bedford county,
Seized and taken in execution as the property
of Samuel Peck and Rosanna Peck.
Also one lot, or part Of lot Of ground in Tie
Borough gf Bedford, being No. l4q in the general
plan of the Borough, ROW occupied by defendant
OF tcrre tcnuant, with large two story brick
house and other buildings thereon erected; said
lot being - feet smore OF lessl in frcnt on Fit
street aud extending back 240 feet to a - foot
allev- adjoining lot Of job Mann ON the West and
Hiram Lcn-z and wife on the East.
Seized ana taken in execution as the property
of Mrs. Sophia D. Gibson
ROBERT STECEMAN, Sheriff.
Sheriff Office, Bedford, Aug 5th, 1867
I IST OF CAUSES put down for trial at Sep
II tcmbcr Term, 1887, ID day.
John Cessna, ESD, vs. Thos- il Murray ct al
Thco. We'll { Co. ct. al vs.. Saml SteFne.
w. 5. Entriken vs. kensinger d Fluck.
Mary Ann YarHcll vs. VIM Marshall.
VIM Firmstono et al Us. JAS Fink ct al
Ann E. BuTk Us. Jno Weyandt
John Kemp IS. Eiddlesburg Coal aud Iron CO.
David Hcidicr ". II. q B. T. Rail Road Co.
Robert Adams ct a, vs. Francis Hayman ct al
Riddlesburg c. l. Co. W. Broadtop c. Il T. Go.
Marg't 4. Rlnekburn vs.. Geo. Blackburn.
Geo. W. Meyers vs. Mich1 Feather Ct al
Jno. II. Harms David Ritchey ct al.
Jeremiah knouf rs. Jno. II. Wcrtz ct al.
Thos r. Evans vs.. Shafcr 4 Adams.
John Black ct al vs. Catharinc Trickcr.
Samuel Crissman ct al vs.. Jno. Axes admir-.
Thos Ritchey VS. Jacob Lingenleltcr ct al.
Certified August ), 1857.
aug.9 o. Z. SHANNON. Prot