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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-04-12
PAX OF MEMBERS OF THE LEG
ISLATURE.


The time was when good men were willing
TO go to Harrisburg as members Of the Leg
islature and serve their constituents for three
collars a day. The value Of men and their
services has greatly advanced in these latter
,I,us as.I l74G pay of ra,~---b~-1 1.ss7 L--- ~
various times increased until now it amounts
10 one thousand dollars per session, or six
teen dollars and sixty-six cents per day for
an average session Of sixty days There
seems to have been an abundance of good
hings on hand in the way of Dri-
vate and local bills and monopoly legislation
the past winter, bur not sufficient to satisfy
,he greed Of these public leeches. 50 when
The appropriation bill was reported, there
was found in it section providing for the
increase Of the pay Of members to fifteen
hundred dollars. After some discussion in
the House, the amount was fixed at 1850
Now this may not be too much for good
men, but unfortunately the number Of such.
that get to the Legislature, is few Besides
IL would have been in much BETTER taste 70
have made the increase to take effect for the
next session. than for the present as It
would have removed any foolish suspicious,
on the part Of those who are not capable OF
appreeiating the valuable services OF their
members, that the thing was not altoeether
disinterested The ayes and nays we're NOT
ealled, az it was not party question: and It
,eems, siugularIy enough to have been voted
for with a glorious disregard Of political
procIivities We hope Col Mcclure viii
hurry up his proposed amendment pro
qidinr that no Legislature shah increase the
say of Its own members
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-04-12
aqua De MAGNoLTA

4 ieiiet aaight. sHpeF4or 70 aag cologne. s.s.l
70 bstbe the tho face and person, 10 render ti,.
sbin soft and fresh, 70 silsy inflammation. ID rsr
taBg clothing, Tor heaflachs, e.. Il u EnaHnfae.
tured from the rich Southern Magnolia, and .s sb
flaming patronage quite unprecedented n IA
faYerite with actresses and opera singers. n ig
sold by all dealers. at 81 80 in largo bottles. and
By DEMAs BAHSgs n Co., New York. wholesale
Agents.
saratoga Spring Water, sold BY al Druggis
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-04-12
FROM MEXICO.

New YoRK, April 4. The Hegh{ San
Luis P0tosi Mexie0l correspondence of
March 9Th snys '"The Liberals, IN front ot
QueretaFo, are rapidly closing IN around the
city 70 give the coup 8e grace 0the Empire
Ese0bad0 writes that on the 9th inst he
had closed in his lines upon the city 1f GA
mana, occupying the west and southwest,
aleng a line cf elevations which command
the city, and Irevino With the army of the
north, occupying the westand north west Of
the place.
Al was expected to be ready foran assault
to-day, and in letter to Minister Lerio Es-
cohado states that he believes It viii not re-
quire more than three or four days l0nger
to finish up the work at that point He says
that while closing his troops around the
place, large clouds Of dust were observed. as
If the Imperial army was retreating for
Mexico, but this cloud returned towards
Cueretaro as soon as it was evident that it
might be outhanked He also states that
there Is the greatest discord prevailing
among the Imperial officers, that they are
divided in council, and cannet determine
what measures to take, and that che army is
almost N a starving condition.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-04-12

Beware Of nHpostor5. Examine every bottle
See that it has our private e s. stamp 1nmutia
ted over he cork, with plantation scene and cur
signature on fine steel plate side label See rhay
our bottle ID not reflied with spUr-eus and dele
terious gtuf. Any person pretending TO sell
Plantation Bitters by the gallon or bulk. IF an
impostor- Any person initiating this b8ttie. or
selling any ether material therein, whether called
Plantation Btters or not II criminal auaer ne
C. s. Law and viii he SO prosecuted by US. The
demand for BRAKES Plantation Bitfers. from 'a-
dies, eiergymen, merchants, &c, Is Incredible.
The simple trial OF q bottle iz the evidence We
present Of their worth and superiority. They arc
soTd by all respectable druggists, grDeers physi-
eians. hotels, saloons, steamboats, and euUntry
stores
2. II. DRAKE & co
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-04-12
8eofotognquuier- )


Mn AnES. R. aGNEw is the authorized agent
for the INQulRER, to receive subscriptions, adver.
semenrs, collect accounts and receipt for the same
Mr. AsSEw win ;all upon all those who arc IN
jebted 20 as and lwcseut accounts he win also
give those whose advance subscriptions expiro on
che ist Of April a chance to pay up for the next
yeac
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-04-12

Heimstreets nimirable Hair Geluring not
dye. All instantaneous dies are composed 't
ygnGr e,tsfstju and more ar less destroy the riah
81 and heaaty Of the hair This is 54le crTsinsIis
Hair C9loring. and has been growing IN favor
over twenty years. 10 restores gray halr tr is
original color by gr7ltual absorption, most
markahle manner. It s uls9 a heauGfI haiT
dressing sold in Two sizes-j0 cents and Sl-by
al dealers C. HETNSPREEr, eheInist.
Saratoga Spring Water sold By Al Druggist
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-04-12

T#E steamship 4J,zbanlG brings s era Cruz
dates to the 23d ult., two days later than pre-
vious advices. The city Of Vera Cruz was
in state Of seige, sixteen hnndred men With
FIVE pieces of artillery inside. Provisions
we're high hut there was no blockade from
the sea side There were beseiging the city
thirty five hundred Liberals, with four small
field Napoleons, but more men and guns were
daily expected. Maximilian was in Quere.
tero with ten thousand men, and had no
money or provisions. There we're twenty
i've hundred Liberals besieging the place.
Merida, Igcatan, was also IN astage Of seige
but still communicates With Sisal
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-04-12

~ Mr.. Belmont still refuses to call a
National Convention of the Democratic
party. although importuned to do so by
nanv leading members Of that party.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-04-12

RFs~ Nearly three millions Of the Papal
loan have been Saken IN this country, mostly
in Louisiana and New York, upon which
the interest is now being paid here.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-04-12

IHE Legislature of Connecticut is all right.
The new Sena.e stands II Republicans to 10
Democrats. In the House, the Republicans
wild have a majority of about 85 Last year
the Republicans had a majority Of IN the
Senate and 46 IN the House. The Copper
head victory III only partial after all, and does
not by any means make Connecticut Cop
. erhead State.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-04-12
TIE FIECTIoNs

CONNECTICUT.-The election IN the State
has resulted in the election of English,
Democratic candidate for Governor by about
200 maierity and Of a Republican Lagisla-
5uTe, The Republican majority in the
House is 30 and in the Senate l. This Sc
cures the election Of a Republican e. s.
Senator to succeed Foster For Congress-
Republican and 8 Democrats are elected the
former by about 2, 000 majority and the lat
ter By very small maioritIes.
MTcWaaS.--The Republicans have elect
e5 their State Ticket and small majority
ofdelegates to the Constitutional Conyen-
tiGn.
OHIo.---tt the municipal election in Co
lUmbus, The Union gaiE is 500 over the vote
of last year.
At the municipal election in Cincinnati,
the whole Republican ticket is elected by
5000 majority
A6 Toledo, the Union Republican Ticket.
headed by c. A. King foE Mayor, was elee-
ted bv from 200 to soc majority. The Re-
pubIieans carried ten Of the twelve council
men large Union gain.
At Cireleville. Walker, the Union candi-
date for Mayor was elected BY ~ majority
Ia large Union gain.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-04-12


1t Is a most delightful Hair Dressing.
It eradigates scurf and dndTuf.
Il keeps tire head cool and aIean-
Il makes the hair rich. soft and giUssys
Tt prevents hair turning gray and tiIllinss cd
It restores hair upon prgnatTTTeiy bald heads.
This is Just what Lyons k,thaiEon viii 10. q
is prettv-it is cheap-fu.abiU- Il is literally
sold By the CARLOAD and yet lis almost Incredible
demand is tally increasing until there is hardly
country store that does not keep it, or family
thHr does not use il.
e. THOMAS LYON. Chemist, NJ y.
Saratoga Spring Water, Sold by all Braggistss
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-04-12

for Indigestion, Nausea, heartburn. Sick Head
ache, Cholera Marhns, F&atHleRdy, DC, where
warming stimuient is required. It's careful pre-
paTation and entire purity make il cheap and
reliabs article for culinary purposes sold every
where, at 90 cts per bottle. AK for "laroS
Pure- Extract. Taks no other.
Saratoga Spring Winter, sold by all Drugsists.
July 18th, IS66-eowly
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-04-12

DuRNG the Executive session on Friday
Last SaHlsburyl who had become very drunk,
came over towards Sumner, and assumed a
threatening attitude, gestiouiating and anuoun-
Sumner for Introducing the resolution for his
expulsion. The assiatant- at Arms promptly
intertered, and with the assistance of enc Of
the Senator's got him into the coat-rooIu.
where after nearly divesting himself Of his
clothing, be MD down upon the door and ra-
manned until the close Of the session, when
the doorkeeper took him home.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-04-12

Who Rould not be beautiful, Who would not
add 20 their beauty! What gives chat marble
purity and dietiaqsta appearance VIC observe upon
the stage and IN the city BELLE Ii IS No longer q
secret. They use Hagan's Magnolia Balm. Its
continued removes tan, tnsuyies. piInpies, ana
roughness. rom the face and hands, anu leaves
tina somplexi0n smooth, transparent blooming
and rayishing. Unlike many cosmetics, Il con-
tlius no mRterial iniurieus 10 the skin Any
nzlassizt Viii order It for yau- II net On hnnd At
80 cents per bottle.
Nv q HAHN L.. " Y l,l.rr......
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-04-12

By an order Of the Supreme Court Of
Pennsylvania, Major General Robert B. Pot
ter was appointed Receiver Of the Atlantic
and Great Western Railway in Pennsylvania.
The General having been previously appoint
ed Receiver by The courts Of New York and
Ohio, thus becomes receiver Of the whole line
from the Erie railway 70 Cleaveiand and Cin-.
cinnatl- The Receiver is required TO ope
rate the lines. to give security IN $500, ,000 for
the faithful performance Of ms duties and
out Of the net earnings Of the line. 60 first
pay the interest upon the prior or divisional
mortgages On the line. and then upon the con-
s9iidared MORTGAGE.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-03-24
JAMEs LONGsREET.
POPULAR EXCITEMENT AGAINST
SOUTH CAROLINA COURTs. ~
From the Y0rkYifle Enquirer.

T We regret to state that an unlocked for
and extremely unfortunate interruption in
its business occurred the first day by the
exhibition, on the part of some disafiected
citizens, of disposition to stop the progress
of the court by violence. At the recess,
his Honor was waited upon by COM
mittee consisting Of several citizens, who,
we are informed, communicated to his
Honor that the people of the district were
determined that the court should not pro
ceed with its business, and that violence
would be resorted 10, if necessary, to pre-
vent it. His Honor on returning to his
seat in the afternoon, brought the matter
TO the attention of the grand Jury, and di-
rected an immediate inquiry as to the extent
to which this spirit of disafection prevailed,
and whether there existed any organization
of persons who were determined to resist
the holding of the court.
The excitement seemed for time to run
high, and fears of popular violence were at
once threatening; but the direction given
to the matter by his Honor seemed to allay
the excitement, and all seemed disposed
TO await the report of the grand jury. The
report was read next morning to large
and intensely interesting auditory and
we are pleased TO add that, in vindication
of the fair fame of York district as an or
derly and law-abiding people, it was well
received and accepted as a properferlainas
ton of the unfortunate affair. This report
will be found below, being published by or
der Of his Honor. .srt. ....r. -
Onr inquiries indnce us to believe that
the conception Of this intervention sprang
altogether from the bankrupt condition Of
our people, who, finding themselves hope
lessly impoverished, are restive under the
efforts of creditors to enforce payment out
of the meagre remnant of their former
estates. Representations were made that
the like measures had been successfully re-
sorted TO in other districts; that the Legis-
lature, in falling to provide for the relief
of the people, had necessitated the taking
of the remedy in their own hands; that,
under the recent legislation of Congress,
the courts of the State are without author
ity; and that the attempt to render and
enforce judgments was an unwarranted OPP
preston.
We are satisfied that the movers in thf-
matter contemplated nothing further than
to prevent the rendering of judgments, and
tudl, Win lHis lHotlBub. Hilllg tnelr minus,
they overlooked the magnitude of the evils
which would ensue from the condition of
.lawlessness and social disorder into which
We would be thrown. -.
We express what we believe TO be now
the opinion of every one, that the purpose
of violent interruptions was confined to a
few misguided persons, and is now regret
ted even by those who we're most active
in IL
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-03-24
GRAIN CROP vs.. COTT0N CROP IN
H. THE SOUTH
From the National Intelligencer.

From the National Intelligencer.
Il is computed that half of the cotton
crop Of the past year has already gone TO
the market, and has produced TO the cotton
growers hundred and thiFty-five millions
of dollars. Some weeks ago the New Or
Jeans papers reckoned the amount at over a
hundred millions, and considerable quanti-
ties Of cotton have come forward since.
The cottcn.growing States have received
and appropriated the ayails of half the
crop, aud il is even said that the remainder
will hardly suffice to meet the demands of
creditors for supplies heretofore received,
and for pay for supplies which they will
need before another grain or cotton crop
can be produced. The aYails of the cotton
crop of the past season will leave little
money in the South. Money is there very
scarce, and is likely so 70 be while the
South continues to depend upon the West
for corn, -four, and bacon, and upon the
East for many articles of manufacture that
might be made at home. The cotton crop
Of the current year, though the season may
be more favorable than the last, will not, AZ
Is thought, exceed that of the past wear
Cotton growing will be checked by want OF
capital to pay labor and purchase supplies.
nthis state Of the case, il is the obvious
policy Of the cotton planters TO direct their
attention more earnestly than heretofore to
the production Of grain and provisions.
Preparation for cotton culture must be made
in this month or earlier, but it Is reported
from yaFions quarters that no increased
breadth Of land is to be put in cotton, and
many plantations worked last season have
been abandoned
The great resource Of the South is
therefore 20 be found in an application Of
larger force 20 the cultivation Of corn.
This crop, which may be matured in Au-
gust, will afford great relief is cnltiya-
ton requires less labor than than that OF
cotton. rice or sugar, and il is the msterial
not only for bread, but for animal food.
The value Of crop Of corn equal TO all
the necessities of the South for food must
be vastly greater than Che value even Of an
increased crop Of cotton at present prices.
Rations for fiftF thousand Individuals for
Eve months cost a million of dollars, A
hundred millions ofdollprs would not sup
nly with rations for one year q greater
humber than two millions OF people, or one
ioarth Of the population OF the Southern
States. The first object Of the Southern
planter wiil be- no doubt to produce an
ample supply Of grain and provisions tor
the ensuing year, though labor and capital
may be for that purpose Withdrawn to some
extent from the cotton culture.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-03-24
THE FENIAN LETTER FROM JOHN
MITCHELL. .-saf

Mr.. John Mitchell who is residingin Rich
mond, Va, has addressed the following let
ter to the Times of that city 1 IS
RICHMOND, Va, March IA, 1867. TO
the Editor Of the Richmond Times-SIR
i observe that the Times has reprinted
long and circumstantial statement respect
ing me, said 70 be taken from Dublin pa
per, in which it asserted, among other
things, that have consented to be the fu-
ture chief Of the Fenians on both sides Of
the Atlantic; = and, further, that "the sack
of Chester Castle lin England) was pre-
vented by the order of John Mitchell" I
am not the chief Of the Fenans on either
side of the Atlantic, and never sent any
order, nor knew of any order being sent, to
regulate, TO further, or to prevent any
movement or proceeding of the Fenians
either in England, in Canada, in ireland,
or in the United States.
find, further, that American and Irish
journals have printed a certain letter adj
dressed TO Captain Grace, Fenian organizer
for Minnesota, and purporting to have been
written by me. 1t is true that did reply
TO a communication TO this CAPTAIN Grace,
bat the letter which wrote is not the let
ter which he has published. ! gave him
permission to print my answer, but instead
Of doing 50 he has given such parts of it as
he thought might serve his own branch of
the Fenians, suppressed the rest, and al
tered what he has printed. Such are the
perils, and sometimes the penalties, of an
swering letters from "centres" that are not
in the circle of your acquaintance. "a
The substance OF what wrote was, that
while approved Of the Fenian organiza-
ton in America and in Ireland, disap-
proved strongly Of calling on the people
for large contributions Of money for in4ne
diate military operations, under the delu-
sion that anything important could be
effected either in Ireland or in Canada SO
long as England is at peace both with
France aud with the United States that
thought il wrong and cruel 70 demand
such sacrifices and such risks from the
Irish settled in America, upon the faith of
every man who promises insurrection in
the harvest" or "war this year" or any
given year that il was too much in the
Irish character to be impatient for quick
results and that if the organisations here
could content themselves with keeping up
their On existence fer the present, de-
manding no larger subscriptions than are
sufficient for that purpose, | should be
happy to cooperate with them, waiting
patiently for the essential condition of all
effective movement--war between England
and either Of the other powers / have
named
1t is with great reluctance have made
these rectihcaiions, because | greatly re-
spect and admire the patriotic eagerness Of
nv oouutrymen for the destruction Of
English dominion. in their native country,
and it is painful to me to say a word which
looks like encouragement. Nothing b1t
the extensive misuse of my name could
have induced me 10 break my silence.
Your obedient servant
JOHls mitchell
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-03-24
I.ErrER rRosl eEN. 1oNcsrREEr.

1t win he seen by the following letter,
published IN New Orleans paper, that
Gen. Longstreet favors the acceptance Of
the military bill Of Congress:
NEw ORLEANS, La. March IS, 1867
: As / have never applied myself
70 politics, | cannot claim to speak to the
wise statesmen Of the country, who are de-
voting their energies to the solution of the
problem which aeitate the Publiesmind.H 4
can only speak the plain, honest .cohvie-
tions Of soldier.
1t can hardly be necessary at this late
day, to enter into a discussion Of The matter
that is usually brought up in arguing upon
the proposed plan for reconstructing the
government. Indeed, think that many of
them are not pert: lent to the question.
The striking feature, and the one that
our people should keep in view, is, that we
are conquered people Recognizing this
fact fairly and squarelg, there is bat one
course for wise men 10 pursue. Accept
the terms that are offered US by the conquer
orsl There can be no discredit to a con-
quered people for accepting the conditions
offered by their cOnquerors. Nor is that
Ne>-s1AS-A AbA q ASSAAAik VI tANtiiAAidtlJls
We have made an honest, and hope thai
| may say, oreditable fight, but we have
lost. Let us come forward then and ac-
cept the ends involved in the struggle.
Our people earnestly desire that the cen
stitutional government shall be re. .estab-
lished, and the only means to accomplish
this is to comply with the requirements Of
the recent Congressional legislation.
1t is said by some that Congress will not
receive US even after we have compiled
with their conditions. But can find no
sufficient reason for entertaining this propo-
sition for moment. cannot admit that
the representative men of great nation
could make such pledge in bad faith. Ad-
mitting, however, that there issueh mem
tai reservation, can that be any excuse for
us in failing to discharge our duty Let us
accept the terms as we are in duty bound
TO do, and if there is lack of good faith,
let it be upon the part of others. ......
am, very respectfully, your most obe-
dient servant,
JAMES LoNGsREET.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-03-24

WM. CArR. doorzeeper in the State Sem
ate, has been placed on the Governors
slah as loyal . militiaman, with sala-
~ Of $50 per mnnth. This, TOO, when
Tennessee State bonds are selling in New
lork ior sixty-two cents on the dollar, and
TIE Interest on them dhe last January is vet
unpaid. Peog Tennessee, when her loud
nouihed, blatant saviors rob YOU in
this style and cloak their deeds under the
name Of loyalty. Fat offices, big salaries
and narrowing Rles Of oppression are the
staples from which the so-oalIed Union
party maudfaC,uresits capital Csaltuaooga
rnion
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-03-24
RniIroah CoIIisior,.

WooDsTocK, c. W., March 22.-The
night express train going west ran into a
freight train near Woodstock. this morning.
Mr.. Rogers, mail agent was killed Mr..
Farrell, the conductor, was seriously
scalded, and Mr.. Gilman, express .messen-
ger, was slightly hurt. The express car
and baggage car took fire, and everything
inside was burnt. The express safe is sup
posed to contain sixty thousand dollars.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-03-24

Our Manufacturing and Doc
mlestfc Interests.

We shall constantly admonish the Southern
people TO be self-reliant, and shall do what we
may be able 10 induce the establishment Of
manufactures in our midst for our home pro-
dusls 70 this end we will pay special attention
to the COST aud sTATisTos Of manuiacturing
and exert ourselves 10 encourages the diyersih-
cation of Southern industries and tue develop
uent Of Southern resources.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-03-24
For the Family circle,

Ara Cor the special pleasure and profit OF the
Young. each week We viii give a gensrsl literary
and religious miscellany. Nothing shall fnd
ice way into our columns unht Cor the Perasal OF
the mothers snd daughters Of the land Depre-
eating the aemorslizlng sensatlonalisn OF many
contemporary Journals, We shall eschew thai
character; striving to give thereader substantial
matter. prsfsrrins to be useful rather than
ensauenal s