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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-03-01
Arrival Of John II. surratt.

The U. S. Gunboat S,odtara, with John
II. Surratt on board, arrived at Washing
ton on Monday last. The vessel was not
allowed to approach the wharf, nor was any
one on shore permitted to go on board to
communicate with the prisoner. A dispatch
from Washington, dated Tuesday, says
"This afternoon, between four and five O.
clock, and soon after notification by the
Navy Department of its readiness to deliver
Surratt to the civil authorities Marshal
Gooding proceeded to the Navy Yard with a
bench warrant, and having exhibited it to
Admiral Radford, the latter, with guard
of marines, repaired to the .SCatord, and
soon returned, bringing with him the pris-
oner, whom he delivered to the marshal
Surratt in Zouave dress, such as he
wore when he was captured in Alexandria,
Egypt, and handcuffed Having been plac-
ed in hack, with an armed guard, he was
driven to the jail, which he reached at five
O. clock, and was placed in the custody
Of the Warden, who has lately fitted up
three iron clad cells,one on each floor,
which are used for theconfnement Of
murderers and desperatecharacters. He
was placed In one of these cells,
from which there is no possible chance
of escape, and therefore no doubt about his
safe keeping. No one will be allowed to see
him excepting his counsel and the officers of
the prison.
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Bounty Bill.

The bill to equalize the bounties of sol
diers, sailors and marines, who served in
the late war for the Union, passed the
House on Friday of last week by vote of
yeas 90, nays 69-the Pennsylvania mem
bers generally voting in the negative. 1t
provides that instead of any grant of land or
other bounty, there shall be paid to every
soldier, sailor and marine, white or colored
who served faithfully during his term of en-
liistment, the sum of eight and one third
dred dollars year during the period Of such
service. The bill deducts from the amount
of bounty to be paid, all local bounties paid
by counties, boroughs, wards and townships
the result of which is that those who have
already received at the rate of 800 in local
bounties will get nothing 1t was for this
reason that the Pennsylvania members voted
against it.
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PASSAGE or THE RECONsTRUC-
TION BILL.

The weary struggle is over Congress
after two years of long investigation and
wearisome debate has at last perfected,
passed and sent to the President. a bill for
the reconstruction Of the recently rebelious
States, which gives promise Of successfully
settling this vezed question. The Prosi-
dent may veto it, but Congress can, and will
if need be, pass it over the 9eto The bill
will doubtless give general satisfaction to
the whole country, aud though both ex-
tremes may find fault, it seems to be more
acceptable than any bill previously proposed,
and we doubt not, will soon bring order and
peace out of the chaos and anarchy, SO long
existing throughout the whole South IF
the President refuses to carry out its pro-
visions after it becomes q law, it viii be q
clear case for impeachment, upon which
there viii be no division of sentimentin the
Union ranks. Under these circumstances,
We hail the measure as the precursor Of a
true and lasting peace. 1t guarantees to the
States lately in rebellion, what they have
never yet had, Republican form of Gov
ernment, such as the Constitution requires
Of every State Fierce denunciations have
been hurled against the thirty ninth Con
gress BY the rebel coalition for its tardiness
in passing bill Of this kind, though theil
partisans in Congress have been guilty oi
constant and persistent cavilling for no 9TH
er purpose than to delay action Now that
bill has been passed, we hope to hear nc
more complaining If the opposition will
now act sensiby and advise their southern
friends to accept the conditions now offered
as the best attainable terms, we may sec
every Southern State restored within few
months A refusal to accept, may keer
them out for two Or three years longer, The
responsibility rests. first, with the Presi
dent, as he may veto the bill, though he
cannot prevent its becoming law, and sec
ond with the Southern people, who may
refuse to accept its conditions. The result
depends upon them and their friends thC
road is opened for restoration to peace anC
prosperity, if they refuse the profered con
ditions, the consequences viii rest npoI
themselves. The bill as passed, viii b,
found in another column; as the most i'm
portant act in the 1hirty-ninth Congress
we commend it to the careful attention o
our readers
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-03-01
nnN. GEO. TAYLOR.

During the special court Of last week we
we're favored with the presence Of Judge
Taylor Of Huntingdon, (the twenty-fourth
Judicial district. He presided in the trial
OF number Of the causes during the week
and by his cool, firm and courteous discharge
re~L- Ia, .-,l- rl,.ttr-s flar,hg business 10
Court. The Judge has visited US several
times within the past year and is becoming
quite favorite not only with the members
Of the Bar, bat with the whole community.
lie is now spoken Of as a candidate for the
Supreme Bench There are few if any bet.
ter men in the State and if he is fortunate
enough to secure nomination he win Ger
tainly receive very fattering vote in thi.
section Of the State and indeed wherever
known We know no one whom we would
sooner see elevated to that honorable posi-
ton
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-03-01
nEvnNuE orrlonRs REIEcrED

Both Coliroth and Swope. the former
Assessor and the latter Collector Of the 10th
Collection District of Pennsylvania, have
been rejected by the United States Senate
within the last week We expected as
much some time ago. There is beautiful
scramble now between the adherents Of
Jefferson, the stern, in this District The
telegraph had hardly ceased to tick the in
telligencc Of the rejection, when delega-
ton drew on their hats and oyercoats and
started for the Mecca of politics. Each and
every Que yowing, we presume, that he was
the man tor the place. Poor fellows, we
have seen several dogs grab fora bone, but
nothing more forcible and striking than this,
We expect g repetition Of the Kilkenny
cats. How hungry these fellows are
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FROM THE SOUTH.
NEw Yong. February u.

NEW York, February Il.
The Heralds Southern correspondence
represents that some excitement existed IN
South West Virginia, on account OF tbe
murder of two members of the Red String
Association, radical organization for cleo
tioneering purposes.
In South Carolina, the great destltution
is believed to be mainly due to the disorgan-
ization of the labor system.
A case testing the validity Of a power OF
attorney, held during the war, on which
property was sold for Confederate money, is
pending IN the United States Court at
Charleston. Mrs. Caroline Carson, daugh-
ter of the late james l.. Pettigru, and now
residing in New York, is the plaintiff.
Governor Orr has been severely denounc-
ed for the sentiments he expressed at the
Chamber of Commerce banquet, and IN his
address to the freedmen recently, he said
that four millions dollars worth Of property
had been banished from Charleston by the
refusal of the people to associate with north
ern merchants. He also announced that ht
was in favor of giving the negro, who coulc
read, the right Of suffrage
In Macon, Georgia, high hopes Of success
full business this year are entertained by thu
merchants
The action of New York in reference t
the relief of Southern destitution is looked
The Herdt6cs Frankfort, neulucKy, spe
cial says The rebels in Boyle county have
recently sent letters to General Speed Fry
Captain Goodloe, a relative of James T.
Bell, Wellington Harlan, and the officers O
the Freedmen Bureau, to leave the coun
| try under penalty of death Application tc
General Thomas has been made for the pro
lection of Union men against these rebe
regulators General Fry is the officer who
is believed to have killed ZoIlicoffer, and
Wellington Harlan recruited the first com.
pany of Union troops raised in Kentucky
during the war. Neither of them are ex.
treme radicals, politically and their mos
probable offense is their record during the
war.
A dispatch from New Orleans says The
rebels hold caucus tomorrow, to attempt
to control the Democratic Convention. Il
Is expected they will cause a split in the
Convention between themselves and the
Conservative Unionists, and will nominate
a separate ticket with the rebel Genera
Preston for Governor. If there is no split
Ex-Gov Hahn, stay home rebel, will b
the nominee.
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The Proposed Union Ofthc Presbyterian
Church.

1t will be remembered that the General
Assembly of the two great branches Of the
Presbyterian Church, known as the Old
School and New School at their sessions in
May last appointed special committees to
confer together and see whether they could
not agree upon some common and satistac
tory basis of union for the two bodies. Those
committees comprise the names of such dis
tinguished divines as Rev. Drs Beatty, Back
us, Gurley, Reid, and Momfort, of the Old
School Church, and Adams, Hatfield, Fow-
Ter, Nelson, Stearns, ETC., of the New School
Church, besides several distinguished lay.
men of both bodies The committees are
now In session in New York
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-03-01
GEORGE HOOVER.
UEUhUE Z HUUN Eh,
JOHN II. DILLING,
feb l5:4w. Admrs Of Martin Hoover, deed.
DUBL1c SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

l.
The subscribers Executors Of the last win and
Testament of ArtemaS Bennett, late Of Southamp
ton township, Bedford county dee d. will offer at
public sale, at the Forks of FIFTEEN Mile Creek, in
Southampton tp,0n TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY,
the 18th and goth day of March next, the follow
ing Real Estate, late the property of said de-
ceased, viz: ONE TRACT OF LAND situate in
said township, adjoining lands OF Abraham >.
Bennett, Abner Tewell and Moses TeweH, con-
tanning 20 acres and so perches nett measure
This tract is mountain land, has on it log dwell.
ing house and some cleared land, and will be sold
on the 10th. ONE OTHER TRACT OF LAND
in the same township, adjoining lands of Daniel
S. Bennett, George S. Bennett and others, contain
ing IS acres and l50 peTches, nett This tract is
situate on the forks Of Fifteen Mile Creek and
has thereon erected two log dwelling houses, a
double log barn, shielded all round with two large
threshing floors, and other outbuildings; about
35 or 40 cleared and in cultivation and will
be sold on the 18th, the premises 0ne other
TRACT OF LAND, in the same township, known
as the "Wigfeld tract adjoining lands Of James
Murphy, Philip Moss heirs and others; contain
ing 81 acres and II pereheS, and will be sold on
the 18th. Also, ono TRACT OF TIMBER
LAND, on Tussey's mountain, in the same town
ship, adjoining lands Of Solomon Smith and 9th
ers, containing 25S acres and perches, nett meas
ure. This tract viii be sold on the 18th Also,
roe township, one containing acre and 100 perch
ss and the other 81 perches, nett. These lots will
be sold on the goth on the premises.
TERMS: One-halfin hand on the st of April,
when possession will be given, the balance in one
year without interest.
va Tho sale will commence at O'Clock A. NJ.
on the 18th and o'clock P. NJ. on the goth.
GEORGE 5. BENNETT,
ARTEMAS S. BENNETT.
E,k
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-03-01

THE Secretary of War has decided that
every bounty claimant shall be regarded as
having served to the end of the war who
enlisted for three years and was mustered
out with his organization, because the ser
vices Of the latter were no longer required,
and is therefore entitled to the additional
bounty under the act of July Is, 1856.
This is really very Important decision, as
it admits the claims of large class of sol
diers for the additional bounty who would
otherwise be debarred from the privileges
of that act. ErchdnGe.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-03-01

VIRGINIA AND SUFFRAGE-A Richmond
dispatch intimates that Virginia will very
probably be the first of the Southern States
to fall into line under the new congressional
plan of reconstruction. Governor Pierpont
was in council with the State Senate on
23d ult., and advised the speedy endorse
ment of the plan. His views seemed to
meet with general appreciation, It is gen
orally believed the Legislature will pass a
bill calling convention of the people, and
accepting negro suffrage upon the terms of
the bill
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WILL SELL AT PRIVATE SALE,

DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE REAL rs
il TATE.-By virtue Of an order Of the Or
| phans Court Of Bedford county, the undersigned
| administrators Of the estate Of Martin Hoover,
late Of Liberty township, decd, will offer at pub
lie SALE on the premises on FRIDAY, the 22d dsy
Of MARCH, 1867, the following described real
estate, viz:
No. 1. A messuage being the mansion house
and tract of land situate IN the township Of Lib
erty, in the county Of Bedford, containing one
hundred and eighty two acres, more or less well
improved and well Watered, adjoining lands of
Samuel Harvey, Geo. +. Steel and others, and
having thereon erected a SAW MILL with
CH0PPING MILL attached, the saw mill con-
taing circular, lath and upright saws, and situate
upon good stream Of water there are also
turning-lathe and cider mill attached to the saw-
mill. There are tenant house, dry house and
other outbuildings upon the premises. $50 acres
are cleared and under fence, part Of the farm be-
ing limestone soil. There are also a carpenter
shop, blacksmith shop and a mill for grinding
clay upon it.
No. 2. One tract Of wood land situated in said
township, containing six hundred acres, adjoining
lands of decedent and others.
No. 8. One tract of land situate in said town.
ship, containing six hundred and thirty-two acres
and thirty perches, more OF less 20 acres cleared
and having thereon a small orchard, adjoining
lands Of James Patton and others. Upon these
two last tracts there is almost unlimited guam
/ tity Of excellent timber. The whole is we'll wa
tered.
The above described real estgte is pleasantly
situated in fine agricultural district, at the very
head Of railroad market, where all produce raised
can be sold at the hights prices and as the saw
mill is Of the finest in the country, and there
is large quantity Of yellow pine and oak on
the same, and the transportation to railroad is
quite convenient, it is considered valuable point
for the manufacturing Of lumber besides there is
an immense quantity Of rock oak bark on the
premises. Il is believed that the lumber and
bark capacity Of the premises, alone Is worth all
the money the property viii sell for. The par
ticular attention of farmers and lumbermen is in
vited; the water-power is of great strength
the mill site IS very Valuable and quite profita-
bic ehopping business can now be done in addi-
ton to the manufacturing of lumber. The prop
erty Is likely to sell at very moderate price.
TERMS One half cash at the confirmation
Of the sale and the remainder in one year from
that time.
Es-sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. N. Of
said day.
GEORGE HOOVER,
JOHN II. DILLTNG,
! = l.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-03-01

n3-C S. Eyster, Esq, Judge of Colorado
Territory, formerly of the Pittsburgh bar,
has returned to Chambershurg on visit.
The Repository says: He seems to think
that Heavens last best gift to man was
Colorado, and that the sun, the stars and
spheres were created expressly to illumine
and serve it. He pronounces it the richest
territory of the world-unsurpassed in eli
mate and with all its vast mineral resources
self sustaining as an agricultural territory.
We learn that he will return in April. y
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-03-01

The act relating to the Agricultural Col
lege Of Pennsylvania, and the establishment
Of experimental farms in connection there
with, has passed the House Of our State Leg
islature, and viii, no doubt, pass the Senate.
The act contemplates the purchase Of two
farms, one in the east, and one in the west,
for experimental purposes in the art Of farm
ing, in connection with The Agricultural Col
lege cf the State.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-03-01

A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.
n Estate Of John b. Koc6eEdarjer, deed.
The Register of Bedford county having granted
letters Of administration upon the estate Of John
b. Kochendarler, late of South Woodberry tp.,
deed, to the subscribers, all persons indebted to
said estate are hereby notified to make immediate
payment, and those having claims against it are
requested to Ia,scnt them properly authenticated
for settlement,
JOHN 2. K0CHENDARFER,
JACOB 2. KOCHENDARFER,
Jan. %. 1867. Administrators.
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RarThomas Leis shot and instantly killed
George Eller as the latter was taking his
seat in thesprisoner's dock in che Criminal
Court, Philadelphia, on "Wednesday. Eller
had brutally outraged the daughter Of Leis,
aged between ten and eleven years and was
about to be placed upon trial for the offense
when the agonized parent took the law into
his own hands. Lcis was committed to
prison for trial
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-03-01
,MINIsTRAToR,s NOTICE.

A DMINlSTRATOR' NOItCE.
n Estate Of SamHei Sgydcr, deceased.
Letters Of Administration having been granted
to the undersigned, by the Register Of Bedford
county, upon the estate of Samuel Snyder, late Of
Middle Woodberry township, deceased. All per
sons indebted to said estate hereby notified and
required to make immediate payment and those
having claims are requested 70 present them for
immediate settlement
ISAAC l.: SNYDER, Adm'r.
January 25 lS67:Gt
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-03-01

GOLDIERs' BoUNTIEs.
- The undersigned has the blanks now ready
and win attend promptly to the collection OF all
claims under the new law for the equalization of
bounties.
Aug II. J. w. .DICKERS0N.
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HENRY HUTTON

T HENRY HUTTON
81 WITH
SHUNWAY, CHANDLER &c Co.
Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in
BOOTS 8z SHOES.
No. 22l Market street, and 2IO Church street.
PHILADELPHIA.
~ PLEASE GIVE HIM A CALL. -ez
Feb Is, 3m.
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WASHINGTON ROTEL AT PRI-
w VATE SALE.-The Washington Hotel
in the Borough Of Bedford, now in the occupancy
of Isaac f. Grove. is offered at private sale This
is by far the hest hotel property in the town, and
affords a rare opportunity to secure one of the
best locations in the country. Apply TO MICHAEL
LUTz, proprietor OF to
DURBoRRoW Il LUTZ,
Feb. /, IS67:3m Bedford, Pa
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1 am now closing out my WINTER STOCK Of
READY-MADE CLOTHING
TRUMPH IN DENTISTRY.
TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN,

IEEIH LAIkALIED WITHOUT PAIN,
BY the use Of Nitrous Oxide Gas, and is attended
with no danger whatever.
TEMP ORARY SETS
inserted if called fer. Special attention will be
made to diseased gums and cure warranted OF
no charge made.
t EETH FIJI L ED
to last for life and all work in the dental line
done to the entire satisfaction Of all or the money
refunded. Prices shall correspond with the
times.
shall visit Sehellsburgh the lst Monday Of each
month, remaining one week Bloody Run the Sd
Monday, remaining one week the balance Of my
time I can be found 81 my Office doors South Of
the Court House Bedford, Pa.
WM. W. VAN 0RMER,
Nov %, 1866. Dentist.
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To BRIDGE BUILDERS.

Il
The undersigned Commissioners of Bedford
County will let on the premises, to the lowest aud
best bidder. on FRIDAY, MARCH STR, 1866, q
rooted bridge to be built across the Juniata at the
town of Hopowell, in Broad Top township.
Plan and specifications win be exhibited at
HopeweIl on the day of letting.
MICHAEL WERTZ,
MICHAEL S. RITCHEY,
DAVID H0WSARE,
Commissioners.
Attest: JouN 6. FIsHER, Clerk.
Ecb 80 -
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ESTATE OF HENRY WHETST0NE, DEo'D.
IA Letters Of administration having been gran
ted to the undersigned upon the estate Of Henry
MILESTONE, lare of Monroe township, deceased,
all persons indebted to said estate notified to
make immediate payment and those having
claims will present them, duly authenticated for
settlement.
LEWIS H0WSARE,
Feb Is, lS6T,6t. Administrators
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~ TONS PLASTER FOR SALE

kn TONS PLASTER FOR SALE
OO AT CRYSTAL STEAM MILLS
Bedford, Pa, at lowest market rates. "The Crys-
tai Steam Mills being now in full operation, we
are prepared to do all kinds Of "Grist work, and
to furnish all kinds OF good Flour and feed, at
short notice. Rye Corn, Buckwhest, DC, ground
on Wednesdays ana Saturdays.
Crisis delivered n town, with dispatch. Hav-
ing spared no expense in the erection Of these
Mills, we are determined to Try 10 please, and So
licit a SHARE Of public patronage.
JOHN 6. & WM. HARTLEY.
n. b. The highest market price paid for grain
Of all kinds. Feb s, 3m.
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A SPLENDID ARTICLE of Blank Deeds
"A on the beet parchment paper, for sale at the
Inquirer Office.
Nov 1866
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DAY UP IMMEDIATELY.
A. The sale notes of Frederick KooNrs, due
Dscenber IL, 1866, are in our hands for eollec-
on. DURB0RRow 4 LUTZ,
Bedford, Feb l. lS67.-3t.