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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-06-26

WHAT PARTY DOES THE RETRENCHING!
Our Democratic opponents are constantly
crying out for retrenchment and reform, but
when it is proposed practically to enter on
the performance of such work, the Demo
cracy are missing when their votes are need
ed. 1t is conceded that the affairs of the
national administration are conducted
entirely under the inspiration of Democratic
influence. Every Department but that of
War, is controlled by the Democracy The
moment the war ended, Congrass began to
cut down public expenses, while Cen
Grant lost not time in mastering out large
bodies of men. The last Congress so
retrenehed as to be able to reduce taxation
sl2O. 900 900. This fact is never allowed to
see the light of day in any of our Democra-
tic cotemporaries. Another singular fact is
that the present Congress has reduced the
estimates for appropriations TO carry on all
the Departments Of the Government.
The sum asked by the State Department
has been materially reduced the Secretary
of the Navy was compelled to reduce bis
estimates $2o,000-the operations Of the
Treasury Department have been so curtailed
by Congress as to save $50, 100000. Thes'
are facts, practical evidence Of the disposl
ton of Republican Congress to retrench
but to such facts the Democracy never al
| l,,da - E]ycb1uge
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-06-26

SELF EDUCATION that is ac-
quired at school is but the beginning of our
education 1t is the theory without the
practice of the requirements and duties Of
life. 1t is after leaving school that we are
to commence the most important part of
education lfedueation-the applying of
what others taught us-the carrying ont of
what others have begun for us to our own
selfimprovemcnt
It's then in reality that education begins,
for whatever a man learns himself, he al
ways knows better than that which he learns
from others Not that we should disregard
the help or advice of others, for it becomes
us to use all the aids and facilities we can
command. But we should set ourselves at
work upoa ourselves, to be independent.
When we were young our food was pro
vided for US; but even then we ate and diges
ted it for ourselves; now we must not only
do this, but we must earn it also-acquire i
ourselves, SO in understanding and knowl
edge, become men.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-06-26
rue rwo MERCHANTS.


We clip the following which daily finds
an illustration in every city, from an ex-
change, and commend the lesson it teaches,
TO the consideration Of merchants located in
this vicinity
When trade grew slack, and notes fell
due, the merchant s face grew long and blue
his dreams were troubled through the night
with sberifs bailif's all in light. At last
his wife unto him said, -Riseup at once, get
out of bed, and get your paper, ink and pen
and say these words unto all men: My
goods wish to sell to you, and to your
wives and daughters too my prices they
shall be SO low, that each win buy before
they 60. 81
He did as his good wife advised, and in
the paper advertised Crowds came and
bought of all he had; his notes were paid,
his dreams made glad, and he viii tell you
to this day, how well did printers ink
repay.
He told US this, with knowing wink, how
he was saved by printers ink.
The other in a place as tight, eontented
was the press to slight, and did not let the
people know Of what be had, or where to
90. His drafts fell due, and were not paid,
levy on his goods was made; the store was
closed until the sale, and for some time he
was in jail. A bankrupt now without a
cent, at leisure, he deeply repents that
foolish and unwise, he did not freely adVer-
fise
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-06-26


ADVANTAGES OF CRYING. "A French
physician is ont in a long dissertation on
the advantages of groaning and crying in
general, and especially during surgical
operations. He contends that gIoaning and
crying are two grand operations by which
nature allays anguish; that those patients
who give way to their natural feelings, more
speedily recover from accidents and opera
tions than those who suppose it unworthy
a man to betray such symptoms of cowardlee
as either to groan or to cry. He tells of
man who reduced his pulse from one
hundred and twenty-six TO sixty, in the
course of few hours, by giving full vent to
his emotions. If people are at all unhappy
about anything, let them 60 into their rooms
and comfort themselves with loud boo-hoo,
and they will feel hundred per cent better
afterward.
In accordance with the above, the crying
of children should not be too greatly discour-
aged. Ifit is Systematically repressed, the
result may be st. Vitus's dance, epileptic
fits, or some other disease of the nervous
system. What is natural is always useful
and nothing can be more natural than the
crying Of children when anything occurs to
give them either physical or mental pain.
Probably most persons have experienced
the effect Of tears in relieving great sorrow.
It is even curious how the feelings are
aIIayed by their free indulgence in groans
and sighs. Then let parents and friends
show more indulgence in noisy bursts of
grief-on the part of children as well as of
older persons and regard the eyes and the
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-06-26
Uounty Superlntendant
GIYE YoUR cHILD a NEMsPAPER.

GIVE YOUR CHILD a NEWSPAPER.
a child beginning to read, becomes de-
lighted with newspaper, because he reads
the names of things which are very familiar.
and viii make progress accordingly. A
newspaper in one year is worth a quarter S
schooling to a child, and every father must
consider that substantial information in
connection with Advancement The mother
of family being one of its heads, and
having a more immediate charge of children
should herself be instructed 4 mind oc-
cupied becomes fortified against the ills of
life, and is braced Cor an emergency. Chill.
dren amused by reading or studying, are of
course more considerate and more easily
governed. How many thoughtless young
men have spent their evenings in tavern
or grog shop who ought TO have been read
ing? How many parents who have not
spent twenty dollars for books for their
families, would have given thousands to
reclaim son or daughter who had igno-
rantly or thoughtlessly fallen into tempta-
ton?
Why not give your child newspaper, if
the results here stated are to be obtained? {?
And who can for moment doubt that they
may?
In well conducted newspaper, the family
viii not only have an opportunity Of i'm
provement in different branches Of litera-
ture, such as spelling and reading correctly,
but will also be possessed Of universal
knowledge. The children will find the
principles ofmorality, honesty, truthfulness,
obedience to parents, ETC., inculcated in the
newspaper-they viii meet with incidents
in the lives of historic characters, who,
from poverty and Ignorance by industry,
have attained the first ranks in society, in
wealth, influence and intelligence; and by
thus learning what others have been able to
do, will themselves be led to follow their
example, and like them secure to them
selves success, rcspectability and renown in
the earth
The advantages accruing from the weekly
visits of good newspaper are invaluable.
1t is a running Cyclopedia of the events and
discoveries occurring in every department
of life, and with the knowledge it imparts,
both parents and children will be enabled to
keep up with the various improvements of
this progressive age, and better prepared
to avoid coming dangers, and avail them
selves of profered benefits. Let no family
be without good newspaper
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-06-26

HUMAN DEPRAyuY.-W son for
sakes his fathers house, when he refuses to
comply with his entreaties to return, when
he chooses to endure all the evils ofpoverty
rather than return, we are ready to suspect
that his father must be very disagreeable,
unlovely, or cruel character, since his own
children cannot live with him. At least we
shall think this unless we have very bad
opinion of the son. We must condemn one
or the other. So when Gods own creatures
whom he has nourished and brought up as
children, forsake him, and refused to return
or be reconeiled, it gives other beings cause
to suspect that He must be a very cruel,
unlovely being: and they must either con-
clude that BE is so, or form very bad
opinion of US Now, sinners will not allow
that the falt is theirs; of course they throw
all the blame upon their Creator, and repre-
sent Him as such an unkind, cruel Parent,
that his children cannot live with or please
him. 1t is true, God has power to vindicate
His own character, and to show the universe
that tue fault is wholly ours. But this IS
no thanks to us The tendency of our con-
duct is still the same; it stin tends to load
its character with the blackest infamy and
disgrace, This is all the return, we make
him for giving US existence. Thus do you
requite the Lord, 0 foolish people and un-
wise
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-06-26

HARD ON NAsBY. The Rolla Missouri
Erpress reports that the Democrats of
Phelps county, Missouri, have had meet
ing pursuant to 'orders from the State
Central Committee and passed thrilling
resolutions, among which was the follow
ing
Resolped, That while we recognise IL
the Hon. Petroleum V. Nasby the true
Democrat and fearless patriot, and Will
we acknowledge his good intentions, VI
would respectfully request him to discon
tinue writing letters in defense of the Dem
ocratic party, as we suspect someof his ei
forts are calculated 10 do more harm thai
good in some localities.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-06-26

Nature reaffrms the Divine law that one
day in seven should be set apart for rest and
worship. Both the brute and human world
need it for their well-being. DR.. Fare,
distinguished physician, says:
Although the night equalizes the circula-
ton well, yet it does not sufficiently restore
its balance for the attainment of long life.
Hence one day in seven, by the bounty of
Providence, is thrown in asa day ofeompen-
sation, to perfect by its repose the animal
system. You may easily determine this
question by trying it on the beasts of bur
den. Take that fine animal, the horse, and
work him to the full extent of his powers
every day but one in seven, and you viii
soon perceive by the superior vigor with
which he performs his functions on the
other six days, that this rest is necessary to
his well-beirg. Man, possessing superior
nature, is borne along by the very vigor Of
his mind, so that the injury of continued
diurnal exertion and excitement in his ami
NAL system is not so Immediately apparent
as it is in the brute; but in the long run it
breaks down more suddenly; itabridges the
length of his life and that vigor of his old
age which (as to mere animal power1 ought
to be the object of his preservation. This
is simply as a physician, and without refer
ence at all to the theological question.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-06-26

J. p. pUEBoRROw LUTE
DURBORROW Il LUTZ,
II ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
BEBFORD, PA,
VIII attend promptly TO all business intrusted to
their care. Collections made on the shortest no
tice.
They are, also, regularly licensed Claim Agents
and will give special attention 20 the prosecution
Of claims against the Government for Pensions,
Back Pay, Bounty, Bounty Lands, &c.
Office on Juliana street, one door South of the
Inquirer Office, and nearly opposite the Mengel
House" April 2S, lS65:t
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-06-26

''HE DIED PooRl" So the world says
when some poor mortal dies alone and for
gotten, with no kind hand to smooth bis
pillow or close his eyes when his work is
done He died poorle' the world says,
and yet perhaps he was rich; it may not
have been in gold, stocks or lands, but what
is far better, rich in having stored bus mind
with that knowledge which passeth under
standing. and fits him to enter amghher
and better existence, in the memory q .
Thousand acts Of kindness, whose fruit eter- ter
nity alone shall bring forth. Better Bette hdaa Iae
better, to die alone and unnotleea Win 'sJ snesS
memories. than to be worth millions earne9f sf
by ,,olyllr oppressinr the poor and needy ones o.
essrtR es Rpp1pd and tke thought that your money y
cannot % give YOU one hour. when the s day ytSs o.
| death draws near, wherein to redeem tne
errors of an il-speut life,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-06-26

Ar large party the other evening, while
young lady was playing the piano with
peculiar touch, bysiander remarked: 'Td
give the world for her fingers" He was
greatly taken aback by her promt reply thai
he might have the whole hand-for his own.
But then it's leap year, you know,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-06-26
RATEs or ApEERTIsINe.

All advertisements for less than months lG
cents per line for each insertion Special notices
one half additional. All resolutions Of Associa-
ton, communications of limited or indiyidal
interest and notices Of marriages and deaths, cx-
ceeding Eve lines, IG cts. per line. All legal noti
ces of every kind, and an Orphans Court end
other Judicial sales are required by law 70 be pub
lished in both papers Editorial Notices Is GEMS
per line All Advertising due after 6rst insertion
A liberal discount made TO yearly advertisers.
4 1
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-06-26

n X. Is. Z. dAhh1,
Respectfully tenders his professional SER
vices to the citizens of Bedford and vicinity.
Office and residence on Pitt Street, in the building
formerly occupied by DR.. J. H. Hofns. LAp'l l,64.
nR. s. G. sTATLER, near Schellsburg, and
IL DIR. J. J. CLARKE, formerly Of Cumberland
county, having associated themselves in the prac-
ticc Pf Medicine, respectfully offer their profes-
sionsl services to the citizens Of Schellsburg and
vicinity. DR.. Clarke's Office and residence same
rs formerly occupied by J. White, ESQ, decd.
5. G. STATLER,
Scheilsburg, April2:Iy. J. J. CLARKE.
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THERE is said to be great similarity be-
tween vain young lady and confirmed
drunkard, in that neither Of them can ever
get enough Of the glass,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-06-26
MISCELLANEOUS.
. y. sHANNoN. RANKER

n T. SHANNON, BANKER,
~ BEDFORD, PA.
BANK OF DISCOUNT AND DEPOSIT.
Collections made for The East, West. North and
South, and the general business Of Exchange
transacted Notes and Accounts Collected ana
Rem ittanees promp slymade. REAL ESTATE
bought and sold. feb22
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DANIEL BORDER,

nANIEL BORDER,
II PrrT STREET, TWO DOORS WEST or THE BED
FORD HOTEL, BEHF9RD, PA.
MATCHMAKER AND DEALER IN JEWEL
RY. SPECTACLES. &C-
He keeps on hand n stock Of fine Gold and Sill
yer Watches, Spectaeles Of Brilliant Double Rein
ed Glasses, also Scotch Pebble Glasses Gold
Watch Chains, Breast Pins, Finger Rings, best
quality Of Gold Pens. He will supply to order
any thing in his line not on hand. lapr.2S,' IS.
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n W. GROUSE

n W. GROUSE
-. WHOLESALE T0BACC0NIST,
On Pitt street two doors west Of b. F. Harry )
Drug Store, Bedford, Pa, is nov prepared
to sell by wholesale all kinds Of CIGARS An
orders promptly fIled. Persons desiring anything
II bis line viii do we'll TO give him call,
Bedford Oct 20, '65,,
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+. MD. SHARPE.

y NJ D. SHARP .ssss's'.h e z. h6H
SHARPE 4 KERR,
- ATTORNE YS-A T-LAW W.
VIII practice in the Courts Of Bedford and ad-
Joining counties. All business entrusted 10 their
care will receive careful and prompt attention.
Pensions, Bounty, Back Pay, &c, speedily col
lected from the Government
Office on Juliana street, opposite the banking
house Of Reed & Schell, Bedford, Pa mar2;t
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-06-26

II IMMEIL AND LINGENFELTER,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW, BEDFORD, IA.
Have formed partnership in the practice Of
the Law, in new brick building near the Lutheran
Church [ApriI /, lS64-tf
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VIM. w. JAMIsON, NJ. D.
BLooDY RUS, Pa,
Respectfully tenders his professional services to
the people ofthat place and vicinity. [decSiyr
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S. L. RUSSELL. H. LoN6ENEV n rs
ID USsELL L LONGENECKER,
IL ATTORNEYS & COUNsELLoRs AT LAW,
Bedford, Pa,
VIII attend promptly and faithfully to all busi-
ness entrusted to their Special attention
given to collections and the prosecution Of claims
for Back Pay, Bounty Pensions, dc.
zns-Ofice on Juliana street, south Of the Court
House April5:lyr.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-06-26

FSPY NJ. AISIP,
Il ATTORNEY AT LAW, BEDFORD, PA,
VIII faithfully and promptly attend to all busi-
ness entrusted to his care in Bedford and adjoin-
lug counties. Military claims, Pensions, back
pay, Bounty, &C. speedily collected. Office with
Mann Spang, on Juliana street, 2 doors south
ofthe Mengel House. apI Is64.-tf
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grufesaipuaI & Business Cards
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.

V0HN T. KEAGY,
ATTORNEY -AT-LAw.
Va Office opposite Reed & SeheIIs Bank.
Counsel given in English and German. [apl26l
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M. A. POINTS,
HAYES IRVINE,
ATTORNEY AT Law,

VIII faithfully and promptly attend to all busi-
ness intrusied to his care. Office with G. H. spang,
ESQ.,, on Juliana street, three doors south OF the
Mengel House, May 2i:ly
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gpltiGal.
From the Toledo Blade.
NASBY PAPERS.

TITO fHicaq0 CoaUeRtion--M. Nasty Al.
tends II and gets on a Hedty DlsgUst--A
Lecture on Denlocracu
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-06-26

Office of the Mouth--at one end of the
line. Office of the Stomach-at the other
o,I nF =
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BEDFORD, PA, FRIDAY. JUNE 26, 1865.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-06-26
SUNDAY REST A NECESSITY.

Nature discharges her surplus steam.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-01-10
WHY THEY DIDN'T SHOOT.

In order to understand the theory Of
shooting stars, read and ponder =
When melofygIstic temperature of the
horizon is such as to caloricise the i'm
purient ihdentation of the hemisphere
analogy, the cohesion of the borax cur
bistus becomes surcharged with infinis
tessilnals, which are thereby virtually
deprived of their fissuraI disquisitions.
This effected, a rapid change is produc-
ed in the throamoupter of the gympa-
tieustus peleriut1 which causes a con-
Taeuler in the hexagononal antipatheis
of the terrestrium aqua versrila. Clouds
then become mass of G6odotomized
speculn of ceremocular light, which
can only be seen Wien it is visible.
This didn't Happen, therefore the
stars didn't sI!oot.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-01-10
WHAT A HALF ACRE WILL DO.

A Shoemaker over in Jersey bought
half acre lot. Heswas fond of fruit
and read the PAPERS, The soil wis wet
clay, and he selected fruit suited to the
climate. He built house and put his
land in condition to produce fruit
He had no manure but the droppinga OF
street cattle. In his leisure, he brought
from the woods, bark, rotten wood,
moss and leaf mold, which he mixed
with the soil three feet deep. This was
done BY degrees, anG as fast as the
ground was prepared he planted fruit.
lie became so interested and successful
that he retired from the cobbler's
bench. was his neighbor and knew
him Intimately. His half acre suppor-
ted himself and wife comfortably-al-
most in elegance. She had no servant,
and had plenty Of time to cultivate
flowers. Strangers inquired about
their beautiful home.
Isabella grapes and common currants
formed the bulk of his fruit. With q
better selection his income would have
been larger. Others have had the
same success on small pieces of ground.
One knew who supported his family
on an acre. Half was in grapes, the
crop of which in one season sold for
$500, and he had no labor bills to pay
If concentration will give success, let
us know it and practice it.-Dr. PecE
in the N. 7. Tribune.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-01-10
VALUABLE RECEIPTS.

TO remove freckles cut them out with
razor and throw them away. They
will never return.
To bring out 1 moustache, tie to it
a strong stri ng twenty feet long, to the
other end of which attache heavy
smoothing-iron, snd throw the latter
from a fourth-story window.
To procure fair complexion, go to
sea in crazy old boat, and the first gale
you get into your face will turn white.
70 get rid of red hair, hold your head
for a few minutes in strong blaze of
gas.
To preserve your eyes. put them in a
bottle filled with alcahol.
To avoid corpulence, quit eating.
To conceal bad teeth, keep your
mouth shut.
To keep out of debt, acquire THE
reputation of rascal, and none will
trust you.
TO keep your name up, write it fire.
quently on the doine of the court house
tie church steeple and other high pla-
ces.
10 become competent book keeper
borrow all the books you can and never
return them.
TO 'sraise the stamps,' say funny
thing on the stage.
To keep your doors from being bro
ken open by BURGERS, don't close them.
To keep out of a fight stay by yourself.
TO keep from suffering don't talk.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-01-10
ORA NGE COURT HOUSE

And thus, when our hero regained his
consciousness, he found himself many
miles from home. OF course his first
anxious inquiry was for Susy, and when
informed that she was rapidly recover
ing, his happiness seemed complete
He showed his contentment by turn
ing over, and falling into deep, quiet
sleep.
About sunset message came to him
that Miss B desired to see him.
He found her lying on sofa in the
captains state-room, which had been
given up to her. She io0Red very pale,
and somewhat suffering, but she held
out her hand to him very gratefully,
while the tears stood in her eyes.
"Charles," she said, without offering
a word of thanks, 81 want to see cler-
gyman. Is there one on board ?''
81 will 60 and see," said Charles,
moving to the door; but dreadful
thought striking him, he turned, ex-
claiming, "Susy, you do not think
"That am going to die /" said she,
anticipating him. mo, Charles; but |
want to see clergyman.
Charles went and sdon returned, ac-
companied by minister.
81 thank you sir, for coming to me-"
said Susy to the latter, as he entered.
81 have a strange request to make of
you. Would you object, sir, in the
presence of these witnesses, to unite me
to that gentleman?"
If the minister was antonished at this
request, Charles was infinitely more so.
"What did you say, Susy ?" said he.-
"Did hear anght!"
81 believe so," said Susy, smiling at
his eager amazement. Does the
scheme meet your approval?"
sit was heaven inspired!" cried the
poor fellow, frantic with joy-but
shade coming over his radiant face, he
added gravely, "But Susy, have you
considered? Remember, want your
love, not your gratitude. Twill be sat
isfied with nothing less"
s'Do not be concerned about that,
dear Charles" replied Susy, gazing at
him very tenderly through her tears
"be assured you have them both, and
had the first long, long before you had
the last"
"But Susy, you said only yester-
day"
"Never mind what 1 said yesterday"
interrupted Susy, with some of her old
spirit breaking out. ''Just mind what
l say to-day. III was fool once, is
that any reason l must be one always?
But, indeed, Charles" she added more
softly, 81 have always meant to be your
wiie-the only scruple l have is that
l am not half good enough for you.''
1t is needless to say how the discus
sion ended. The reader has already
divined that Charles continued his
Journeys and thus, in the course ofone
eventful day, he risked life, saved
life, made an Impromptu Marriage, and
set out on most unexpected wedding
trip.