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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-11-22
RECEIPTS FOR FITS.

Though no doctor, l have by me
some excellent prescriptions, and shall
charge you nothing for them; you can
not grumble at the price. Weare most
of us subjected to fits; | am visited
with them myself. and dare say you
are all. Now, then for prescriptions
For a fit of passion, walk in the
open air, you may speak to the wind
without hurting any one, or proclaim
ing yourself to be simpleton.
For a fit of idIeness, count the tick
ings of clock. Do this for one hour,
and you will be glad to pull off your
coat the next time and work like a
horse.
For fit Of extravaganza or folly, go
to the work house, or speak with the
ragged and wretched inmates of Jail,
and you will be convinced.
''Who maketh his bed of brar and thorn,
Must be content to lie fororn.''
For a fit of ambition, gointo a church
yard and read the gravestones. They
will tell you the end of ambition. The
grave will soon be your chamber-bed,
the earth your pillow, corruption your
father, and the worm your mother and
sister.
For fit of repining look about for
the blind, and visit the bed ridden and
afflicted and deranged, and they will
make you ashamed of complaining of
your lighter atflictions.
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No DEFOKMITY IN HEAVEN.-Dr.
Holland has the following reflections
on seeing little lame boy who was
singing a chet rful song: ut pleasant
to say to him and all the brotherhood OF
ugliness and lameness, that there is ev-
ery reason to believe that there are no
such things in heaven as one-legged or
club-foOted sOuls-nO such thing as an
ugly or mis-shaped soul-no such thing
as blind or deaf soul-no such thing
as soul with tainted blood in its veins;
and out of these imperfect bodies
will spring spirits of consummate per-
fection and angelic beauty-a beauty
chastened and enriched by the humlll-
ations that were visited upon the earth
ly habitations,"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-11-22

A THRILLING SCENE.-AbOut half
past eight O'Clock yesterday morning,
the dwelling of William Sautage, on
Wight street, between Campau avenue
and Chene street, took fire during
the absence of all the members of the
family except the young children, who
were locked inside while the mother
went to a neighbours. The flames
spread rapidly, and before any effort
could be made to check their progress,
the entire building was wrapped in
sheet Of fire. The agOnized mother
rushed into the burning building with
the intention ofsaving her babes, but
the smoke and hot air stifed her and
she was compelled to abandon the un-
dertaking. 1t seemed as though the
children must surely perish, so fiercely
did the destructive element rage; the
flames leaping and curling above the
doomed building like mass of writh-
ing, angry serpents. The mother was
in despair, and her screams for help
were truly pitiful. Finally a young
man, named William Plass, determin-
ed TO undertake the rescue of the chill
dren. Wrappinga wet blanket about
his person, he sprang into the building,
and cropping his way to the kitchen,
where they were known to be, he
brought them forth in safety. Five
minutes delay would in all human
probability have sealed their fates, but
happily they were uninjured, although
their clothing was considerably scorch
ed. The grateful mother could find no
words to express her JOY to the heroic
preserver of her children.-DetrOH Free
Press
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Goods, etc.
OASH BUYERS, TAKE NOTICE!
SAVE YOUR GREENBACKS!
NEW
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
just received,
At J. NJ. SHOEMAKER'S Store,
1rg-Guods, etf.

AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES!
Having just returned from the East, we are now
opening large stock of Fall and Winter Goods,
which have been BOUGHT FOR CASH, at nett
cash prices, and will be SOLD CHEAP. This be
ing the only full stock of goods brought to Bedford
this season persons will be able to suit themselves
better, in style, quality and price, than at any
other store in Bedford The following comprise a
few of our prices, VIZ
CalicOes, at 10, y, II, 10, 16 and the
best at Is cents.
MusIins at 10, II, II, Is, Is, IS, and
and the best at % cents.
All Wool FIannels from 40 cts. up.
French Merinoes, all wool Delaines, Coburgs, &c,
SHAWLS Ladies', chidren's and misses
shawls, latest styles; ladies' cloaking cloth.
MEMS WEAR-Cloths, cassmereS satinetts.
jeans. &c.
BOOTS AND SHOES--In this line we have
very extensive assortment for ladies' misses, chill
dren and men, and boys boots and Shoes all sizes
and prices, to suit all.
HATS-A large assortment of mems and boys
hats.
CLOTHING-Men's and boys coats pants and
vests all sizes and prices
SHIRTS, &c-Mens woolen and muslin shirts
Shakespeare, Lockwood and muslin-Ilned paper
collars; cotton chain (sIngle and double, white
GROCERIES-Cof sugar, syrups, green and
black teas, spices of all kinds, dye-stuffs, &c.
LEAIHER-Sole leather, French and city calf
skins, upper leather, Innings, &c.
q We will sell goods on the same terms that
we have been for the last three mOnths-cash, or
note with interest from date. No bad debts con-
tracted and extra charges to good paying
toners to make up losses of slow and never paying
customers Cash buyers always get the best bar
gains and their accounts always settled up.
J. NJ. SHOEMAKER,
Bedford, Sep, 81, 81. No. l Anderson'S Row.
10 per cent. saved in buying your
goods for cash, at J. NJ. SH0EMAKER'S IS cash and
produce store No. AndersOn's Row.
sep27
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CAN ANY ONE TELL?-Can any one
tell why men who cannot pay small
bills, can always find money to buy
liquor, and treat when happeningamong
their friends?
Can any one tell how young men
who dodge the washer woman and are
always behind with their landl Ird,
can play billiards night and day, and
are always ready fora game of poker or
seven-up?
Can any one tell how men live and
support their families who have no IN
come and do not work, while Others
who are industrious and constantly
employed, half starve?
Can any one tell how it is that man
who is too poor to pay for newspaper,
is able to pay dollar or two a day for
tobacco, whisky or cigars?
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-11-22

How NAPOLEON TRAVELS.-The
special train in which the Emperor
Napoleon went with hissuite from Par
is to Saltzburg, is described as exceed
ing in comfort and elegance anything
of the kind that has hitherto been
known. The train consisting of nine
carriages, communicated with each
other by tastefully decorated bridges.
In the middle was a handsome sitting
room, furnished with chairs, ottomans,
sofas, mirrors, pictures, clocks and
chandelier. On one side of the room
was the dining-room, and on the other
the Emperor's study. In the middle
of the dining-roOm there was a table,
capable of being extended or contract
ed at pleasure, with easy chairs placed
parallel to the sides Of the carriage
The Emperor's study contained an
elegant writing table, a clock in the
style of the renascence, a thermometer,
a barometer, and a telegraphic cOmmu-
nicatiOn was established with the apart
mems of the various Court officials
travelling with His Majesty. Next to
the study was the bed room of the En-
peror and Empress, with two beds
placed transversely against the sides of
the carriages. The dressing rooms
were attached to the bed room. The
remaining carriages consisted ola kitch-
en-, wine cellar, and the apartments
of the Emperor's suite. There was al
so a conservatory filled with the choi-
ceSt flowers.
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| ELEGANT EXTRACTS.-W have pub
lished telegraphic despatch giving an
account of a conversation which a cor
respondent Of the Cincinnati CONNER
cial had held with the Hon. Ben.
Wade, setting forth the views of that
parsonage in relation to the Ohio cleo
ton, and other topics growing out of
it. Since then the letter of the CORES
pOndent has appeared, detailing in full
the political ideas of Mr.. Wade, as eX-
pressed in his own choice language.
The following extracts are specimens
of the style of the man who now fills
the second office in the republic. Re-
ferring to the Ohio election, the cor
respondent approaches him with:
"Well, old gentleman, how do you
like it as far as you've got ?" To which
Mr.. Wade replies: "It's the fate of
war. We're id badly whipped !;
but it can't be helped. We must get
ready for another round at 'em."
OF the defeat of the suffrage amend
ment he says:
I'll be for keeping it up until we do
win for by the Eternal God they can't
beat us all the time on a question like
that! \ | won't back a ID
inch"
Referring to weakened radicals {:
"Hell's full of such radicals as we have
now. There'll be the damnedest craw-
fishing you ever saw from this time
forward" In reply to question
whether Mr.. Lincoln left little or no
property behind, he said:
| "It's id lie. Mrs. Lincoln was
vely well off, and didn't need even
what she got ($25, ,O00) from Congress.
She took a hundred boxes of some
thing or Other-I don't know what
away with her, and the commissioner
of public buildings swOre there were
! fifteen other boxes that she wanted to
carry off, and he had to interfere to
prevent her. AT any rate, she cleaned
out the White House. didn't know
but she was going to run a big hotel
with all she carried Off"
His opinion of Stevens's confisca-
ton bill: ga piece of id foOlery." "
In regard to impeachment: "What
the devil has an election in Ohio to do
with the matter?" He would like to
know whether Grant was "for John
son or for Congress, or what the devil
he was for" When he (Wade) en-
deavored to elicit from Grant his views
upon political subjects, he turned the
conversation to horses! "Conserva-
tive devils'' is the complimentary
phrase Mr.. Wade applies to those who
cannot Jump forward as far as him
self. "We'll give them (the Southern
States) a republican form of govern
ment in spite Of the devil and all his
angels, including Andy Johnson" We
suggest to the party of progress, among
their other side issues, to put prohib-
itory plank in their platform against
profanity, for their fine "moral ideas
lose much of their weight when SET
forth by their leading official function
aries with so many 'damns'' and "dev.
lis. ."-BaH. Sun.
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AFRICANS MAKING STATE CONSTITU.
TEDNS.

The World is noting how the negro is
beginning to do his work as COnstitu-
tion-tinker down in Alabama. The
State Convention there was temporarily
organized by the selection of the editor
of Radical newspaper, Griffin, late
from Chicago, Illinois, as presiding
officer. Peck, of Alabama, was then
elected permanent President. The
World says:
"When this was done, a motion was
carried that the members register
their names. Ofthe African delegates,
one half could not write their names,
but made their mark. This being ov-
er, the selection ofSecretary took place.
Barbour, late agent of the Freedmen's
Bureau, was one candidate, and Patrick
another. The vote was taken by count,
and when the first African was called,
he insisted upon answering "here."
The clerk repeated his name only to
get a louder response, ''here." Here
was hitch, for here was not a candi-
date. At length the President explain
ed to the Africans that they were not
at plantation muster, answering at roll
call, but were voting either for Barbour
or Patrick, and the Convention started
again. An African was then made
Assistant Secretary. Some white men,
bers then attempted to get a white
doorkeeper. This led to a vote by
count, and the African was successful.
Then came a proposition that the
members take the irOn-clad oath pro-
vided by Congress, which all Federal
officers in the North and lawyers in
the Federal courts are required to sub
scribe. This made trouble, for many
Radical delegates were, during the war,
radical rebels. The difficulty, how
ever, was overcome by the fortunate
suggestion that, as General Pope had
approved the selection of, and called
the delegates, the oath was dispensed.
Quite cute dodge! This ended the
first days performance!
Later in the proceeding General Pope
sent to the Convention a proposition to
provide at once for a sort Of provision
al government, to remain in existence
till Congress acts on the one to be
matured (?) by the Convention. Under
the Pope plan, all existing State offices
are declared vacated: a provisional
governor is to be appointed by the Con-
vention, and he is to select all needed
State officials. This proposition was
referred to the proper committee. a
motion to lay it on the table was de-
feated, but it will ultimately be adop-
ted, the Africans and white Radicals
approving it This much for a new
constitution for Alabama
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-11-22

TOWER OF FBABEL.-AWriter in Black
woods magazine thus describes the
present appearance Of the place where
languages got mixed. "After ride of
nine miles, we were at the foot of the
Bier Nimrod our horses feet tramp
ling on the remains of brick which
showed here and there through the
accumulated dust and rubbish of ages.
Before our eyes uprOse a great mound
of earth, barren and bare. This was
Bier Nimrod, the ruins of the tower of
Babel, by which the first builders of
the earth had vainly hoped to scale
Nebuchadnezzar built, for brick, bear
ing his name, have been found in the
ruins. At the top of the mound a
great mass of brick work pierces the
accumulated soil. With your fingers
you can touch the very bricks large,
square shaped and masSive-that were
''thOrOughly'' burned, the very mortar,
the slime, now hard as granite, hand
led more than four thousand years ago
by earth's impious people. From the
summit of the mound, far away over
the plain, we could see glistening, bril-
liant as star, the gilded dome of a
mosque, that caught and reflected the
bright rays of a morning sun. This
glittering speck was the tomb of the
holy Ali. To pray before this at some
period of his life; to kiss the sacred
| dust of the earth around there at some
time or other; to bend his heavy body
and count his beads is the constant de-
sire of every devout Mahommedan."
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-11-22

-Ill-natured people say CharlesSum-
ner is to change the title of his lecture
from care we a nation?" to cam ] a
husband?"
"A number of Pennsylvanians are
buying farms in Tennessee, especially
in the neighborhood of Chattanooga.
General Grant has issued new reg
uIations for the examination of appli-
cants for appointment in the Regular
Army.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

MISUNDERSTANDING is more
misunderstood than the nature ofrepen-
tance. Too many imagine it is merely
to cry for mercy or, at most, only to be
sorry for what is past. But true repen-
tance is a thorough change of mind,
which always produces a corresponding
change of conduct,
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TERMS OF PUBLICATION.

THE BEDFORD GAZETTE is published every Fri
day morning by MEYERS MESGEL, at 81. 90 per
annum, If paid Strtctly IN Gdrance $500 II paid
within six months; $500 if not paid within six
onths. All subscription accounts MUST be
settted annually. No paper will be sent out of
the State unless paid for IN ADVANCE, and all such
subscriptions will invariably be discontinued at
the expiration of the time for which they are
paid,
All ADVERTISEMENTS for a less term than
three months TEN CENTS per line for each in
sertion. Special notices one-half additional All
resolutions Of Associations; communications of
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All legal Notices Of eUery kind, and Orphans
Court and Judiciai Sales are required By lar
to be published IN both papers published IN this
place.
Ia All advertising due after first insertion.
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An order has been issued for the
suppression of unauthorized military
organizations at the Federal Capital
both white and black.
"A revolution is maturing in Mexico
for the overthrow of JuareZ.
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*Une square to occupy one inch OF space.
JOB PRINTING, of every kind, done with
neatness and dispatch. The GAZETTE OFFICE has
just been reftted 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.
tY1 All letters should be addressd to
MEYERS Il MENGEL,
Publishers.
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n n. SIPES, MARBLE WORKS

n. R. III. SIPES having established a manu-
facIery of Monuments, Tombstones, Table-Tops,
Counter Slabs, &c, at Bloody Run, Bedford coun-
ty, Pa, and having on hand a well selected stock
Of Foreign and Domestic Marble, is prepared to fill
all orders promptly and do work neat and in a
workmanlike style, and the most reasonable
terms. All work warranted Jobs delivered to
all parts of this and adjoining counties without ex
ira charge. aprl9, 66y1
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WINTER CLOTHING.


WINTER CLOTHING,
which he will sell very CHEAP FOR CASH or
COUNTRY PRODUCE. All wool pants and vests
as low as So 90 to Sl2O OO overcoats, from $500 to
$50 90; cloths, cassmeres cassinetts, &c, of the
best quality, and at the lowest prices under-cOth-
ing, such as under-shirts and drawers, at 81 90
each also, flannel shirts, at Sl.75.
He has also on hand a large assortment of
DRY-GOODS,
such as ladies dress goods, consisting of all wool
delaines; calcoes, at 10, II, 10 and IL cents per
yard; musns, at TO- u, Ia and 20; also NOTIONS
in great variety; queensware, groceries, hoop
skirts, eOtton-chain, tobacco and cigars &c, &c.
And good supply of gum coats and blankets al
ways on hand. Gum blankets at Sl.75.
Thankful for past favOrs, he would solicit the
continued patronage of the public, feeling conf
dent that he can please all who purchase at his
store. Remember the place, the sold ColOnnade, y
southeast corner of Richard and Pitt streets, Bed
ord, Pa. ISAAC LlPPEL.
nOylm3
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LOOK At SOME OF THEIR PRICES ::
CALICO, at s, 10, u, Is, Is.
GINGHAM, at 123, Is, IS, 20.
MUSLIN, at 10, u, IA, 10, IS, 20.
RY~ Cassimeres, Cloths, Satinetts and
Ladies' Sacking, at very low prices
B4~ Ladies', Gents and Misses
Shoes, Sandals and Over-Shoes, in great variety.
RSy~ Mems, Boys and Youths Boots.
BaF Best Coffee, Tea, Sugar and Syr-
up in the market. Prices low
aGg@ Feed, Flour, &C., for sale at all
times.
S9y We invite all to call and see our
goods and compare prices before buying elsewhere.
E9g~ Our motto is, Short Profits.
BaH TERMs-Cash, Note or Produce.
oct25, '67
WY | n T Err IS co NJ l \ G!
PREPARE FOR COLD WEATHER!
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NEW ARRIVAL.-Just received
Y at NJ. C. FETTERLY'S FANCY STORE,
Straw Hats and Bonnets, Straw Ornaments, Rib
bons Flowers, Millinery Goods Embroideries,
handkerchief, Bead trimmings, Buttons Hosiery
and Gloves, White Goods. Parasols and Sun Um-
brellas BalmOrals and Hoop Skirts, Fancy Goods
and Notions, Ladies' and Children's Shoes Our
assortment contains all that is new and desirable
Thankful for former liberal patronage we hope
to be able to merit continuance from all our Gus
toners Please call and see our new stock
naval
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The undersigned hast just received from the
Eastern Cities, large and varied stock of
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PREPARE FOR COLD WEATHER !
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09


~ THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILRoAD.--At
the late annual meeting of the stockholders
in Philadelphia, Mr.. Cuyler thus refers to
the operations of this great corporation:
"The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
was incorporated just twenty years ago,
with capital of $4,000, 600 to build q road
24S miles long. 1t has swollen, in the
lines it owns and controls, from 24S miles
to more than 1,100. Though its stock was
begged from door to door, to a large extent
in individual subscriptions of humble men
who gave them in no expectation of
profit, for they anticipated none, but solely
for the public good-yet this much abused
corporation has divided to its stockholders,
over and above six per cent. interest per
annum, forty-six per cent. of extra profit.
In addition to this, out of its earnings, it
has paid more than $6,000,000 in reduction
of the original cost of its line Of works
more than 100000 upon the purchase OF
its main line and has reduced the cost OF
equipment upon its books from upwards OF
| $l0,000,000 to a little more than S3,000,00C
making in the whole more than Sl4 900, ,00C
paid out of its income towards its perma'
nent work and equipments, beside dividing
forty-six per cent. above six per cent. to its
stockholders. (Applause) In addition tc
all this, it carries from its income contin
gent fund of 81 900, 900, and q sinking fund
| of 50, ,000, 900 more"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09

with the s752, 900 already to credit of profit
and loss, shows a surplus fund of 81 500, 900.
The road and equipment is in excellent con-
dition.
The reports of the Auditor show that the
receipts for passt ngers amounted to 81, ,187,'
I'll n, as follows Northern Central, 1881 !,
444 OF; Shamokin, $22, 2,5GO As; Elmira
SOL, ,566,97; Wrightsville Branch, $l4,G7S,
so; Canandaigua Division, $46, ,46i 10; and
Chemung Division, Sal 900 ~. The re
ceipts from freight amounted to 81 ,645, ,64t
40, and from miscellaneous sources, inclu
ding rentals, $a28, ,164 80, making the az
gregate receipts $5,042, 1875 90.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-09

H- JUDeE OF THE SUPREME CoURT.--
The Easton argus strongly recommends
Judge Maynard, formerly of williamsport,
as the Democratic candidate for Supreme
Judge next fall. Judge Maynard is an able
lawyer, and well qualified for the position.
In connection with this, its is proper to say,
that Hon. Alex. Jordan, President Judge OF
this district, has also been named as can
didate. Perhaps no stronger candidate
could be selected by the Democratic con-
vention, and certainly none more unexcep'
tiona! in character. We learned in Phila-
dephia that Judge Woodward declined be-
ing q candidate on account of having advo-
Gated the one-term principle in tie Reform
convention. We presume the Judge had
stronger private reasons, and these were
that he could not be reelected. On the
Republican side we have the names ofJoshua
w. Comfy, of Danville, Judge Pearson oi
Harrisburg and Judge Linn of Bellefon.e
of these, Mr.. Comfy is decidedly the choice
of the people in this section.