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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18
rR0M TEXAs,
Outrages on Freedmen and Union Citi-
zens--Lettcr to (seGSIai Griffin for
PFotection-Action OF the Governor Of
pgNas
GALVEsT0N. January 4

GALVESTON, January 10.
Byron Porter, sab,Assistant Commission
er of the Freedmen's 5 Bureau at Austin re-
ports on December lSth, the shooting Of
two freedmen IN that county, under circum-
stances Of murdefous atroclty
a letter has been addressed 10 Maj. Gen.
Griffin. and signed by l6 citizens of Austin
detailing numerous outrages q Prairie Lea
Caldwell county, and asking that a compony
of troops be stationed there 70 protcc. freed
men and Union ctizeDsj also for an agent
Of the Bureau at that place.
4 number Of the citizens Of Prairie LEA
have also addressed an urgent letter to Tic
Governor, asking for military protection fJr
the Bnionists and Freedmen
Governor Phrockm0rton letter to Gen.
StuTgis is as follows:
AUSTIN, Dec l7sh, 1866. u Gen. STIR
gis Il am Informed Of outrages perpetra-
ted at Prairie Lea, Caldwell county, upon
freedmen and others. | would be glad u
have you send part of a company Of cav
alry, say twenty men, under iudic.ous and
discreet officer, to be retained there for
some time for their protection. should be
glad 70 consult with you before they 90.
Have them sent the present week.
Very respectfully,
tSigned) j. w. THBoCKMORr0N.
3over0r of Texas.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18
CEN A. H. RUSSELL

We clip the following well deserved and
highly complimentary notice Of our friend
and former tawnsman, Gen. A. L. Russell
from the Montour A1aerican. 1t has the
greater significance at the present time, IN
the midst Of the Senatorial contest, from
the fact that Gen. Russell is warm friend
of Gov. Curtin, while the Ansaican is an
earnest advocate of the claims Of Gen.
Cameron
eve notice that d. McCleary bas been ap-
soi,.taA AdiHtapt GS--~--1 effha Sfote-. hzs the
Governor elect We do not know him, but
take it for granted that he is a good man, or
he would not have been chosen for the Office;
but we do know that no better man than Cen
Russell viii ever hold that position. Much
Of the efficiency OF the military conduct of
Pennsylvania during the war, is due to the
active, viglant and untiring efforts of Cen.
Russell Always at his post, with mind that
comprehended all the minutia Of his depart
ment, and viii uncontrolled by personal
considerations.witha an earnest, honest patrl-
ofism, that made him the Warwick cf the.
great oecasion-the friend and protector Of
every soldier in his rights, and the terror OF
bounty brokers whose haunts were broken op
and the sharks made to disgorge, by his per
sonal interference. His annual reports are
full, clear and spirited, forming Invaluable
public documents, and an official history OF
the war
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18
Prom Nevada.

CARSON, CRY JAN Governor
Carson soatia his first message to-day, ac-
compapied by reports from the various
State officers. 1t shows the State debt to
S2TS, S,oo0; the balance in the treasury, Jan.
Ist S5I,001; the receipts for the last fiscal
year was $l25, 900, and Che disbursement
1920, ,0Q9. Balance on hand, Sl5G,010
The Legislature is not fairly at work yet.
A resolution was passed that a vote be ta-
ken for United States Senator on Tuesday
next.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18

Beware Of impostors. Examine every bottle
See that it has our private q. S. stamp unnutiIa
ted over the cork, with plantation scene, and gur
signature on lne steel plate side label SEC chat
our bottle is not TeEllcd with spurious and dele
teIious stua. Any person pretending to sell
Plantation Bitters BY the gallon or bulk, Is au
impost0r Any person initiating this bottle. On
selling any other material therein, whether called
Plantation Bitters not, is a criminal under the
U $. Law, and viii be so prosecuted by us. The
demand for brakes Plantation Bitsers. from Ia
dies, clsrgymen, merchants 6c., is incredible
The simple trial Of a bottle is the evidence We
present Of their worth and superiority. They are
sod by all respectable druggists, grocers physi-
clans, hotels, saloons, steamboats, and country
stores.
2. H. DRAKE & CO.
Saratoga Spring Water. sold by all Druggist.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18
Aqua DE MAGNOLIA

- t,3iet delight. Superior to any cologne, used
to bathe the the iacs and person. to render d.
skin soft and fresh, to allay inflammation. 10 rer-
tune clothing, for headache, &c II ia lnanafac-
tuged from the rich Southern Magnolia, and Is o.
flaming patronage quite unprecedented. n 4 4
fagorite with actresses and opera singers. II +.
sold BY all dealers, at Si 90 Ia large bottles and
~ DEgAs BARNES Co., New FORK, Wboie.ale
Agents.
Saratoga Spring Water, aold BY an Druggi.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18

WoMAN's HEAITH.-In the Herald Of
Health, FOR January, Madame Demorest
who is good authority on female dress IN
general writes very sensible article on
Dress and its Relations 70 Health. She
thinks that the under garments aud covering
Of the feet lack proper attention and speaks
fcclingly Of elastic which keeps the stock
ing up at the knee" as impeding the free
circulation Of the blood while .'the fashion
now prevailing Of wide spreading crinoline
demands for the sake Of modesty, as well as
healtA plentiful upply underclothing.
These straightforward sentences are as sen
sibIe as they are modestly expressed and it is
to be hoped that sensible and modest women
viii follow Madame DemoTest's advice and
wear lesser elastic" at the knee, thicker
under clothing and more Of it and thicker
walking boots. These are the processes
which make women happy and undertakers
miserable
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18
The Constitutional Amend ueut Rats.
Ged,

ToPEEA, kansas, Jan. LITTLE House
joint resolution ratiyihs The Con itntioual
Anendmert was cQnc0Frea In hy DE Son
ate day, unanimously without debate
a large delegation of the best men Of
Lcarenwoth are here In the Interests Of
their Senatorial can3iiatc, cxGoyernor
Carney. The eEeitcmnt shows no abate
ment Iae opposing candidates are form
ing combinations to defeat the reelection Of
Senator Pomeroy, and the sale Of Seuatori-
al posts commenced last night
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18

ALBANY, n. Y. January l0.-The Con
stitutional Amendment was ratified to day
by the House as it came from the Senate,
BY yeas 10, nays 50.
ALBANY, Janaaiy 10. lot. NJ The Re
publican caucus. met to nigt and nominated
Hon Roscoe C5ukling as their candidate
for United States Senator
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18

TAE Shy AN INDICATOR oFTHE WEATHER.
The color Of the sky at particular times
affords wonderful good guidance. Not only
Goes rosy sunset presage good weather,
and ruddy sunrise bad weather, but there
are other tints which speak with equal
clearncss and accuracy. A bright yellow
sky in the evening indicates wind; a pale
yellow, wet; a neutral gray color constitutes
a favorable sign 10 tie evening and an unla-
yotable one in the morning The clouds
are again full Of meaning IN themselves, If
their forms are soft, nndefned, full and
fo5thery the weather viii be fine: If their
edges are hard sharp and definite, it viii be
foul Generally speaking any deep unusual
hues betokeu wind and rain; while the more
quietand delicate tinEs bespeak tairWeather.
These are simple Inaxims and yet not so
simple but that the British Board Of Trade
has Thought fit to publish them for the use
ofsea faring men. Scientific 1nlc5can
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18

1t Is a most delightful Hair Dressing
1t cradicatcs scurf and dauiruG
j. keeps the head cool and clean.
I5 makes the hair rich, scft and glossy.
Il prevents hair turning gray and falling of.
tt restores hair upon prematurely bald heads
This is just what Lyons kathoiroH will do. II
is e15uy-it is choap--durable. 1t is literally
sold by Che carload aud yet is almost Incredible
drlnand is daily increasing, uatiltherc is hardly
country store that does not kCrp 10, or family
that 3aCs not use 70.
J.. THOMAS LYON, Chemist, n. I,
Saratoga Spring W atcr, sold by all Druggists.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18

Be William FL Kemble, the present
popular and efficient Treasurer of our State
was rejected on Wednesday last. He has
performed his duties faithfully, and deserved
this mark Of confidence, His opponent was
John f. Spangler whom the Democrats
compEmented by voting for b
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18
Report Of The Bribery and Corruption
Committee.
IIARRIsBtRQ, Jan. IL.

The Legislature adjourned this morning
until Monday afternoon. The Bribery and
Corruption Uommittea made partial re-
port this morning. stating that thus far not
partiCle Of evidence had been elicited TO
show guilt, mdciieaCy, or even imprudence
on ntho part OF any candidate for the United
States Senatorahip, aud that those who
made the charges had failed entirely to
prove them.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18

Who " guld not be beautiful Who would not
add to .hcir beauty, What gives that marble
purity aud dtfHqna appearance We observe upon
tie stage and in thc city bellc' Il is no longer
secret. They use Hagan's Magnolia Balm lts
continued ase removes tan, frceAcs. Pinples, and
rau~hucss from the face and hands. and leaves
the complexion smooth, transparent blooming
and rayishing. Unlike many cosmetics, it con
tains no material injurious to the skin. Amy
Druggts. viii order it for you, il not on hand, at
so cents per bottle. .
w. Z. HAGAN. Truy, N Y, chemist.
nEFxAS BARNES & co.
Wholesale Agents n. Y.
Saratoga Spring Water. soldby all Druggists
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18
PILGRIN.
January Il, 1867.
CARD FROM REV. }. ELDERDIcE.
EpIToRs INQUIRER

EDiToRs INQUIRER
Weare somewhat sur
prised and paiaed to learn that the gentle
manly editor Of the Gazette, in moment Of
excitement, under the influence OF bad tem,
per, has assumed the responsibility Of an.
noGncing our name as the author Of certain
letters, recently published in the INqumEa.
Without affirming or denying anything on
that subject, we crave the privilege Of ex-
pressing our sympathy with the Editor, as
the reputed author of the 9Homespunv lets
ters, and the known confederate with the
spurious Toby" An indulgent public,
it hoped, viii charitably excuse his act Of
indseretion, aud obvious departure from the
rule of editorial Etiquette.
We also diselaim the character of ''polit-
ical preacher which he has 50 gratuitously
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18
The Conservative CauCus Probable No.
miHatiOn Of GOV. Swami.

ANNAPOLIS, Nm, Jan. TO- Midnight
The Conservative caucus was engaged uu-
til twelve o clock in the discussion Of the
measures allied Bith the Senatorial qucs-
ton, but no results were reached y com
nittee Of FIVE from the Eastern Shore and
five from the ~ cstern Shore were appointed
70 report az aa adjourned caucus tomorrow
night. The nomination of Mr.. Swami Is
withousdou5t assured, but the Democrats
urge concession upon representation Iu CON
nectiou with other measures, which arc the
points Id controversy.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18
papal lu,erdfct Against Protestant SER

RouE. Jan. ll.-An iuterdict has been
laid upon the continuance of the religious
services in the Scotch Protestant Church
IN this city by the papal authorities, and it
is said that they threatened to pat astop
also to the services held at the American
Chapel
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18

HeimStreet's inimitabie Hair Coloring is not
dye. All instantaneous dies are composed Of
lamar eUusGc, and more or less destroy the vtali-
ty and beauty of the hair. This is the original
Hair Coloving, and has been growing in favor
over twenty years. 1t restores gray hair TO its
original color by gradual absorption in a mest re-
lnarkablc manner. It is also beautiful hair
dressing Sold in two sscs--50 cents and Shy
all dealers O. UEIMSTREEI, Chemist
Saratoga Spring WWtcr sold by az Druggists
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18
The Bituminous Coal Trade of Pennsy-
vania.---The Coal Product of the Uni
ted States.

According to the census Of 1860. the
quantity Of bituminous coal produced in
Pennsylvania, in that year. was 2,5ll ,9j4
tons Of 2.2iO pounds. For the whole | nj
ted States the bituminous coal product was
in 1860. according to the census report, 5,
Pennsylvania being almost one halfthe pro
number Of bituminous coal basins have been
opened in Pennsylvania in the Allegheuios
and the northwest counties. 80 that. in 1866
the bi,0mi1oas coal rg9lae, Of Penusylva-
tons.
The subjoined statement Of the quantity
of hieumn1u7 coal carried On certain rail
su.lz u }elHsyly4Hia ia 1865, Wil. aid IN
making ont an estimate for The whole State
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18

Iroxs EXTRACT oF PUrE JvKYIoA GINGER
for Indigestion, Nausea, Heartburn, Sick Head
ache. Cholera Morbus, Flatucney sc, where
warming stimulent is required. Its eaTeia pre-,
paration and entire purity make 1t e1CaP anu
reliable article for culinary purposes o9t1 ever
where, at so cts. per bottle ASK Tor Lyon ;
Pure Extract Take no other.
aratora sprtng Water, sold by all Druggis
SJuly 18th, lS66-eowly
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18
Gov. horton Nominated for senator

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, Jan. II.
In the caucus of the Union members of
the Legislature this evening. Gov Morton.
was unanimously nominated for United
States Senator.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18
The Rights of Railroad Travellers to
FIRST CIass Cars ON Eirst Class Tickets,

The length toYhieh some conductors on
railroads carry their discretionary poWcr
il, says the Cincinnati ComRerciat as most
travellers know. too long, but there are few
people IN these 90 ahead times, who care 20
press the matter to the final arbitrament OF
q court ofjustice, or even carry it before the
dictatorship Of the railroad on which their
legal rights have been cuTtailed; first, be-
cause the desire to do 50 co0ls too soon, and
lastly Because It IS troublesome and requires
time, which is often more precious than the
temporary satisfaction Of maintaining re-
sorrcd rights.
Apincident which came to our knowledge
yesterday, however, is an exception to this
rUie. aGd is therefore deserving of mention
especially as If may serve to assure others
that il is wen to try ell things, and held
iast 10 that which is good
& blr w. r. Dale, Of New York, having
business in the West, reached Hamilton,
and, after trausactiug his business there, got
on the Chicago and Cincinnati train for a
point furtherup. There were but two cars
IA ladies, ear so called, and q smoking car
into which Alr. Dale was obliged to CO.
the brakeslHau refusing him access 70 the
ladies, car. He appealed to the conductor,
whose name Is Cooper, but he sustained the
action Of the brakesman. Dir. Dale asser-
ted his right to a seat in the first class car
90 bis first class ticket and refused to give
it up until he received what he was entitled
too, whereupon the conductor called the
Borkm1n on tho train to his aid, and for
eilly elected him from the train.
Instead 0f going on the succeeding train,
Dir. Dale came to this city, and, going to tbe
Office Of the Chicago and Cincinnati Rail
road, made statement Of his case. The
company acted promptly ie the matter
discharged the conductor and compensated
Mr. Dale for his loss Of time, and decided,
besides, that the holder Of first class ticket
has the right to seat in first class car.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18
FROM MEXICO.
Another rumor as 10 AbdieatlOn.
MaxImillian expected at Vera Cruz In
Route TO Europe.
New YoRK, January II.

NEW YoBk, January T.
BY an arrival from Hayanna dates to the
5lb have been received
Advices from Puebla to December 29th
say that General Castilneau and the French
Minister to Mexico had had an interview
there with MaximiHan. and that the result
of il was that the Emperor formally consen-
tel to abdicatc.
The steamer Elizabeth sent by the En-
peror Of Austria, had arrived at Y era Cruz
to take hone Maximilian, who was expected
70 arrive there in few days
The French forces were getting ready to
embark, and would do SO as soon as the
feet Of transports from France arrived.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18

S4-The Virginia Legislature rejected the
constitutional amendment on Wednesday,
only one member voting for it.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18

0rTheodoro Tilton, Of the Indepeadut
has been to 0berlin, Ohio, and makes this
mention Of Dr. Charles G. Finney, for many
years president of 0berlin College; Dr.
Finncy is seventy four years old, but is still
the chief youngster IN the place. To see
this man, now past three score and ten yet
straight as an arrow. 1.-THE as a colt frisky as
q kitten, pacing up and down the room in
his red coat, Ike Napoleon in his battle suit
taking at the rate Of two hundred words a
minute the despair Of phonographers-
rubbing his hand over a forehead royal with
the truth. aal looking at you with eyes
which gf thaul.-lges are a sufficient proof Of
the immortality If the soul-.he spectacle
was one which filed me with Mingled amuse-
I4eur, qfacd0n aud ygnera,i0p have seen
many great men, but / have seen very few
intellectual equals Of Charles g. Fiuney.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18

STATE ElSANCEs. report of the
State Treasurer puts the amount Of the
State deht af $55 Oil, 4S4 II. 1t has been
reduced during the year to the amount Of
81 SCI, $50 p. For the purpose Of future
reduction there are in the sinking fund So, =
757. .1I5-73 MT kemble estimates that the
receipts Of the present year beyond exPan-
ditures, win be S3, ,000,000 The Erie Rail
road Company is to pay IN during the year
$4,000 This sum added to the general
receipts viii be S3,24O010
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18

6sg@The Committee appointed by Con-
gress TO investigate the New Orleans riots,
have had some trouble to get an important
witness before them, but by the aid of a
squad of United States soldiers, they have
at last succeeded in holding him, 1t seems
that Mayor Honroe's civil authorities had
him arrested eight times to keep him, #
possible. from appearing before the Com
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18

Human life is net held at high value
in Nashville. On Christmas day printer
named Ike Brown had some words with
colore3 man whom he shot twice killing him
instantly Brown was arrested and taken
toa magistrates Office and after q mock
hearing of tho case had been concluded, the
prisoner IVA declared hgnorably discharged,
on the grou11 ofjustifabe homicide
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-18


colored man whom he shot twice killing him
| instantly. Brown was arrested and taken
/ toa magistrates Office and after mock
/ hearing of tho case had been concluded, the
! prisoner was declared hunorably discharged
on the grouua of justifable homicide.
TaEw wife 6f an exieusiye hose manufacturer
in Cincinnati has eloped with a lover. She
took advantage Of her husbands 5 absence to
make purchases Of jewellery, &c, to the
amount Of 1900, and is on her way South.
The affair creates great excitement there.
THE bank stock tax case now before the
| Supreme Cua7s. in Washington. involves
more money than any case ever a3iudicated
in the country. The exemption from or the
subsection TO- State and local taxation of
S410, 000,00e, and that annually, Tor all time
at, say, an average 0ftwo PER cent. pcraunum,
isabout the amount involved. Bank stock
must be materially influenced in value By The
decision and should il be subject to the tax,
viii iall ia value materially.
DcmyG the week ending the 9th about two
thousand emigrants arrived atthe port OF
New York Letters from the Liverpool ship
and steamer agents (who make it their bust
ness to know predict that the emigration to
America, not only from Ireland, but the Con
tinent, the-coming spring and summer, viii
be the greatest on record.
THE Montreal Witness thus alludes to young
Bennett: at is. we may also remark, humil-
iatiug TO see this son of one of the worst
Scotchmen that ever left Scotland, and repre-
sentative Of what is, by common consent,
called tie Satanic Press of New York, com
ing out before the world upon terms of equal
ity MS competitor in yacht race with the sec.
ond son of Queen Victoria This is even
worse than the kiss which Her Majesty gave
to Louis Napoleon.
FuE quality Of wool is tested by taking a
lock from the sheep back, and placing il on
a sgrtaoe cpresepting an inch in length. If
the spirals coant from thirty to thirty.three in
that space the wool Is equal to the finest
Electoral or Saxony wool. The staple is
inferior aceordiugly as it takes a lesser mum
ber to fill up the same space.
Faoa all parts Of wisconsin come com,
plants Of lack Of snow Much injury to
winter wheat is feared and the operations Of
luiabermsn, who have been calculating on
getting out more legs than ever are greatly
inierferel with. IN some instances lumber
men have Withdrawn their men from The
woods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-09

HYGEINIC -There is a disease called ennui,
vhicb affects only the rich and luxurious, and
i characterized by dullness and laDguor of
,nirits and inanimate unconcern in those suf-
firing from its attack. For this disease how
eyer as for most others, there are remedies,
and they are as various and numerous as the
Oractitioners who recommend their use, but an
immediate and specific cure is guaranteed to all
hboring from the depressing effects of ennui
BY an investment in real estate, and a residence
in this city. The enlivening emotions and ex-
citing feelings continually and continuously en-
wandered in the minds Of the inhabitants of
Alexandria by the rapid and varied succession
Of The Congressional reconstructiog movements
the Constitutional Amendment--th Militia
r Force Bill-the Wilson joint resolution de-
ehring all civil Offices in this Arcadia vacant
The Stevens scheme -annexing this city and
county to the District Of Column bia--possess re-
yipifying influences and stimulating charms
that need only to be known in order to secure
81 immense increase to is population.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-09

Mr.. TUCKER S DEMAND. Mr. Geo. Tucker,
the Commonwealth Attorney for Fairfax
county, for whom the colored people Of this
city and many from abroad, were Induced by
evil disposed persons to believe they had a
legal right to vote on Tuesday last as one Of
the candidates for the Mayoralty, accompanied
by Mr.. Charles Whittlesey and some hundred
Or 50 colored men, called upon Mayor Latham,
this morning, at the Mayors Office, and de-
handed the possession of the seal of the cor
yorntion, and the keys; of the public buildings
He was, Of course, at once, and peremptorily,
but politely and quietly, Informed that his de-
nands would not be complied with, at which
he seemed not at all surprised, and immediate.
J. left the Office.