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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-05-22
STARVED TO DEATH.

In the autumn Of 1916, a party of emf
grants, left Independence, Missouri, to
make the trip to California, overland
Many of them passed on and arrived at
their destination before the winter com
menced but party, under the lead of Cap
tain Bonner, numbering eighty persons, in
Guiding women and children, travelled at
their eisure, and turned off from the accus-
toned track, to see, to explore, and to make
the most of the trip, thereby not reaching
the pass of the Sierra Nevada until the last
of October They found the pass so block
AIDED bT snow as to be impossible; and here,
near the beautiful Truckee Lake, alias,
DOuneI Lake, they encamped for the night
Next morning they awoke to find that sew
eral feet of snow had fallen while the
rested, and that still it showed. They
erected cabins, and made preparations to
spend the winter here. Their cattle had
strayed away, and by reason Of the deep
snow, they could get no trace of them
The snow fell rapidly, aud their case was
we'll nigh a hopeless one. With little to
sustain life, no habitation within hundreds
OF miles, and with mountains Of snow around
them. nothing more desolate can well be
conceived Still, there we're heroic Chris
tiaus among the number, who repined not,
but earnestly and persistently pray ed for de-
liverance from what daily threatened to be-
come TO them living tomb. l have seen
stumps on the site Of their encampment,
from which they cut trees for fuel; and
these stumps were from fifteen to tlCepy
feet high, 50 rery deep was the snow.
Parties weye sent to push through, If pos
sible, and gain relief Many of these par
ties were lost entirely, and others were
greatly reduced by starvation and exposure.
At last party of lifteen-eight men, four
brave bearted women, and two Indians-Set
out, and after untold suffering, eight OF
them reached settlement on Bear Greek,
The other seven, among whom were the
two red men, had persisted, and their bodies
been consumed for food by their comrades.
For several of the last days, the undaunted
eight had subsisted upon bits of leather
taken from their boots OF this number
was a Mr.. White, who hastened back to
the relief of his wife and child, accompanied
by men and supplies from the settlement.
But in his absence, both had died. We
saw their place ofrest, and from the grave
of the mother picked some fragrant sweet
briars that had been planted there by the
hand Of affection.
Mr.. Donner was unable to be moved; he
urged his wife to leave him, but she de-
clined. One Reseberg insisted on remain
ing; aud when the second rescue party ar
rived, be was the only one living Mr..
Donner had died, and it was generally be-
lieved that Reseberg had killed Mrs. Don
ner. He had some of her flesh boiling in q
kettle, and looked like wild man.
The Bonner party consisted of about
eighty, only forty of whom remained to tel
the heart rending tale of this terrible win
ter. Two of Mr. Dcnner's children-a son
and a daughter-are now living. Mary
Donner, the daughter, was schooimate o.
one of my intimate friends, and from her
learned much of this story. -Nelo Iorh
Ledger N. L. F.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-05-22
STRONG MEN.

Strength of character consists of two
things-power of will and power Of self
restraint. 1t requires two things. therefore,
for its existence-strong feelings and strong
command over them Nowwe all very often
mistake strong feelings for strong character.
4 man who bears all before him, before
whose frown domestics tremble, and whose
bursts of fury make the children of the
household quake, because he has his own
way in all things, we call him a strong man.
The truth is, that he is the weak man; it is
his passions that are strong; he, mastered
by them, is weak. You must measure the
strength of a man by the power of the
feelings he subdues, not by the power OF
those that suDdue him. And hence com
posure is very often the highest result Of
strength. Did we ever see a man receive a
flagrant injury, and then reply quietly That
is a man spiritually strong. Or did we ever
see man in anguish stand as if carved out
of solid rock, mastering himself? or one
bearing hopeless daily trial remain silent,
and never tell the world what conquered
his home peace? That is strength. He
who, with strong passions, remains chaste;
be who, keenly sensitive, with manly powers
of indignation in him, can be provoked and
yet restrain himself and forgive, those are
the strong men, the spiritual heroes.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-05-22

misunderstood THE TExT.-A worthy
deacon hired journeyman farmer from a
neighboring town for the summer, and IN
duced him-although be was unaccustomed
TO church eoing-to accompany the family
to church on the first Sabbath of his stay.
Upon their return to the deacon 5 house, he
asked his hired man how he liked the
preaching. He replied:
81 don't like to hear any minister preach
politics"
81 am very sure you heard no politics to
day, said the deacon.
Il am sure that did, - said the man.
'Mention the passages, said the deacon.
Il will He said, IF the Republicans
scarcely are saved, where will the Democrats
appear" "Ah, said the deacon, you
mistake. These were the words-'If the
righteous scarcely are saved, how will the
ungodly and wicked appear?
30, yes" said the man, ''he might have
used those words, but l knew deuced well
,0hat ne nleanh
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-05-22
YOUNG UNMARRIED LADIES or
ITALY,

The idea of girl in Italy is iudissolubly
connected with that Of being devoid of all
moral sense, infallibly preferring wrong to
righr, and who can only be kept from harm
and evil by the most incessant watchtulness.
A mothers whole maternal duties toward
her daughter seem considered in Italy
to be comprehended in the one act Of vigi-
lance.
"My daughter has never been, since she
was nine years old, for more than twenty
minutes out of my sight" said an Italian
countess, boastfully; and by this declaration
she appeared to think that she merited to
take rank in the worlds esteem with the
mother of the Gracchi.
A girl belonging to the upperranks ofllte
in Italy is practically a prisoner until she
marries. The girl belonging to the humber
classes of society shares also, in great de-
gree, in the same restrictions on her liberty
The grown.up daughter of awoman keeping
a lodging-house in Florence could not proflt
by nv offer to take her to see the ceremony
Of the Iavanda' at the Pitt Palace, solely
because she was unable to procure proper
escort to accompany her in ten minutes
walk through the best part Of the town, to
the place where | resided. A work girl
going to her employer house has to pro
vide herself with some companion; and in
emergencies | have sometims seen a little
child do duty as duenua for the occasion.
In the country the same rule prevails no
peasant girl is ever alone; and equally. IN
the higher as in the lower classes of society
would any infringement of the social code
in this respect, be fatal to matrimonial ex-
pectations. Under these circumstances, th'
proceedings Of unmarried English ladie
excite the wonder and envy Of their sex L
Italy. Often have been amused at tn
way in which the most commonplace eS
ploits have been magnified into heroic az
tions; and not unfrequently did | find myse
4 elevated to the dignity of heroine, whe
utterly unconscious that had in any wa
merited the name assigned me. From
/ Lady's JOuadl.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-05-22

WAYS OF COMMITTING SUICIDE. Wear
ing thin shoes on damp nights in rainy
weather.
Building on the air-tight" principle.
Leading a life fenfeebling stupid laziuess,
and keeping the mind in round of I'M
natural excitement by reading trashy novels.
Going to balls in all sorts of weather in
the thnncst possible dress Dancing till
in a complete perspiration, and then go home
through the damp air.
Sleeping on feather beds in seven by nine
bedrooms.
Surfeiting on hotand very highly stimulat-
ing suppers.
Eating without time to masticate the
food.
Allowing love of gain to so absorb our
minds as to leave no time to attend to our
health
Gormandizing between meals.
Giving way to fits Of anger
Negleeting to take proper care of ourselves
when simple disease FIRST appears,
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9oetrg.
THE SHADOW ON THE WALL.

Ny home a stately dwelling is,
With lofty arching doors
There is carving on the ceiling high,
And velvet on the floors;
A rich and costly building,
Where noiseless servants wait,
And meath the escutcheon's gliding,
None enter but the great.
But happier home is near it, a humble cot
tage small,
And envy its sweet mistress the shadows on
the wall.
My pictures are the pride of Art,
And drawn by cunning hands;
But the painted figures never move,
Nor change, the painted lands;
Before the poorest window
More gorgeous pageants glide,
Within the lowliest household,
More lifelike groups abide;
Aud turn from souless symbols, that crowd
my gloomy hall,
To watch the shifting shadows npou the cot
tage wall.
Ny stately husband never bends
To kiss me on the lips;
His heart is in his iron safe,
His thoughts are with his ships;
But when the twilight gathers
Adown the dusky street,
The little housewife listens
For the sounds Of coming feet;
And by the cleaning freight I see a figure
Bend down to kiss shadows shadow on the
wall
Ny garden palings, broad and high,
Shut in its costly spoils,
And through the ordered paths all day
The silent gardener tolls;
My neighbours is a grass plat,
With hardy buttercup,
Where children S dimpled fingers
Pull dandelions up,
Where on a baby's silken head, all day the
surbeams fall.
Till evening throws its shadows upon the cot
tage wall.
My petted lap-dog, warm and soft,
Nestles upon my knee;
My birds have shut their diamond eyes
That love to look for me;
Lonely, watch my neighbor,
And watching can but weep,
To see her rock her darlings
Upon her breast asleep.
Alas my doves are gentle, my dog comes at
my call,
But there is no childish shadow upon my
chamber wall
Ny beauty is tie talk of fools,
And by the gaslights glare,
In glittering dress and cleaning gems,
I know that | am fair;
But there is something fairer,
Whose charm in loving lies,
And there is something dearer,
The light Of happy eyes.
So I return triumphant, queen ofthe brilliant
ball.
To envy the sweet shadow Of the housewife
on the wall.
The earthly lot is rich and high,
And hers is poor and low;
Yet I would give my heritage
Her deeper joys to know;
For husbands that are lovers
Are rare in all the lands,
And hearts grow fit for heaven,
Moulded by childish hands:
And while go up lonely, before the Judge
Of all,
4 cherub troop viii usher the shadow on the
wall -Golary.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-05-22

CHARACTER AND REPUTATION. "A Wes-
tern pastor having written a reply to some
malignant newspaper attacks, sent 1t to a
friend to be submitted to Dr. Wayland for
his advice. The doctor read thearticle con-
sidered it for a few moments, and said, In
substance. Tell brother-to take no notice
of the attacks. 4 man character viii take
care of his reputafioa, and he need not fear
the malicious attacks of his enemies 1t is
never we'll for a man publicly to vindicate
himself from charge which the whole tenor
Of his life contradicts Those who know the
man do not need the vindication, and those
who don know him will not care enough
about il to read what he may write. Our
ministering friend said he had lived long
enough to be more thankful than he could
express for the advice then given.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-05-22

'sTREN Ill SEND HIM \ Kiss. Lit
tie Mary was sitting with her mother on a
pleasant evening, while the stars came
brightly cut, aud, looking up, she said
Mamma, who made all those beautiful
stars in the sky?'
Father, my child . :,
''Then, nanny, I'll send Him a kiss, "
Mary answered; and suiting the action to
the words, she kissed her hand, and threw
it upward toward the sky.
Was not the offering accepted by the low
ing Father, who has said to all who do not
trust and obey Him, kiss the Son, lest
He be angry, and We perish by the way,
when His wrath is kindled but little?'
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-05-22

THE Boston Tlaueller says: "To an in
auiry how one of the Bank Presidents in
this Commonwealth had made his fortune,
the reply was: Mainly by economy.
When rendering an income return, this gen
tleman's attention was called to an apparent
omission. Have you more than one gold
wateh?' asked the official. Not one-a
useless expense. Any carriages, sir?' j
don indulge in one. a piano | think you
have?' Sir, I wish you to understand |
own nothing that does not draw interest. y
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-05-22

A CONDUCTOR on a railroad running from
Hartford, agreed in the kindness of his heart
to pass a poor penniless fellow on his train.
An officer of the road sitting In the same car
with the man, observed that the conductor
took no fare of him, and called him to ac
count for it. "Why do you pass that man?
said Mr.. Treasurer "Oh, he conduc
tor on the -railroad. He conductor
why what makes him dress so shabbily Z
''Oh, he's trying TO live on his salary
was the quick reply. Mr.. Treasurer saw
the point aud dropped the subject at once
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-05-22

A LIST or PEN NAMES WITH REAL
NAMES ATTACHED.

Gail Hamilton-Miss Abigail u. Dodge.
Florence Perey-Mrs. Elizabeth Aikers.
Timothy Titcomb-Dr j q. Holland.
Orpheus G. Kerr-Robert II. Newell.
Mrs. Partington-P. B. Sbillaber
Doesticks z. B.-Mortimer Thompson.
X. n. Pepper-James NJ. Morris.
Miester Karl aud Mace Sloper, EST.
G.. Leland.
Jeems Pipes-Stephen Masset
Ned Buntline-E. II. G. Judson.
Edmund kirk. r. Gilmore,
Country Parson-A. K. II. Boyd.
Mary Clavers-Mrs. c. NJ, Kirkland
Currer Bell-ChaIlotte Bronte.
Village Sbhoolmaster-Charles ". Dick
inson.
Owen Meredith-Bulwer, jr.
Barry Cornwall William Proctor
Author of John Halifax, Gentleman-
Miss Muloeh
Ike Marvel-Donald G. Mitchell.
Jennie June-Mrs Jenny Croly.
Fanny Fern-Wife of James g. Parton,
(the historian, and sister Of n. p. Willis.
Petroleum v Nasby-D. r. Locke.
Howard Glynden-Miss Laura Z. Red
den.
Some Cf these names are not, however,
assumed as aliases, but are simply those
of characters in the writings of the ladies
and gentlemen IN question. That OF Arte-
mus Ward reminds US that there have been
two Congressman of that name. The first
was in .l775 appointed Maj. General Of the
American army, and was much esteemed
by General Washington. The other who
died in l847, was for nineteen years Chief
Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in
Boston.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-05-22

EACH true Christian is a night trav-
eler his life his walk. Christ his way
and heaven his home his walk pain
full, his way is perfect, his home pleas.
ing. | will not loiter, lest l come short;
will not wander, lest come wide of home;
but be content to travel hard and be sure
walk right; so shall my saf4 way find its end
at home, and my painful walk make my
home welcome
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-05-22
II. B. F. HARRY,

Respectfully tenders his professional ser
vices TO thg eitizcas Of Bedford and vicinity,
Office end residence On Pitt Street in the building
..ruerly occupied by Dr.J. j. IIodls LApI i,64
nE. S. G.. sTATLER. near SchelIsbgrg. and
- br. u. +. CLARKE. formerly yf Cunbcrend
county, hsyirr associated themselves in the Prac-
tieg of Medicine. respectfully offer their protes-
=lauBl services TO the citizens Of Scbeisburs and
vicinity. nr. C'arke's office and residence same
-s Formerly occupied by J. White. Esq, deed,
S. g. STATLER,
-ahcusou~- tprilI2:lv. JJ. CLARKE.
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MIsCELLANEOUS
n E. SHANNON, BANKER.

a e. SHANNON, BAxRER.
- - BEDFORD, Pa.
BANK OF bIsCoSG,T AND DEPOSIT.
Collections made flgSre East. yysst. v,-,1 a., I
Soath, and the se1sS,il business of Eyebao,a
transacted. Notes 3 Account. Collected a5d
Rem jtsnnces promPsymadc. REAL ESTATE
hauebt and sold. feb22
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TERMS, sc.

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Communications on subjects Of local or general
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All letters pertaining to business of the once
hOU,d be addressed to
DERBORROYV & LUTZ, BRDroRD, PA.
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u GROUSE

II w.. GROUSE
= WHOLESALE T0BACC0NIsT,
'n y street two doors west Of b. f.. Harry's
Drug Store, Bedford. Pa Is now prepared
To- -ea 6y Wholesale ali kinds Of CIGARS. All
orders promptly hlled. Perseos desiring anything
l4 y iiHe sill 90 well 20 give him g cali.
bedford Oct ~. CO.
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RATEs OF ApYERTIsINa.

cents per line for each insertion. Special notices
one-half additional. All reaolutions Of Associa-
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ceeding Eve lines, 10 eta. per line All legal roti
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per line. All Advertising due after frat insertion.
liberal discount made 10 yearly advertisers.
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II ASIEL BORDER,
- PgTT sTFEEr TWO Doors WEST OF THE BED.
g-#o HoTEb, BEEF1RB, Pa.
WATCHFAKER AND DEALER II JEWEL
RY. SPECTACLES. sc.
Is keeps on hand a stock Of fue Gold and Sill
scr Watches Spcctacles Of Brilliant Double Bc6u-
Ell Glasses, also Scotch Pebble Glasses. Gold
Watch Chains, Breast Pins, Finger Rings, best
nHss.T Of Gold Pens. lie will supply to order
thing IN his iiuc not on hand. IaTr.2S. IS.
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D.. p. uvHEoaGow. Lutte.
DURB0RROW & LUTH,
II ATTOEN EYS AT LAW
BEuFORp. PA
VIII attend promptly TO an business intrusted 20
thcif care. Collections made on the sa0rtsst no.
They arc, also, regularly licensed Claim Agents
a-I Tii give special attention 90 the prosecution
o.. claims against the Government for Pensions
BlaE Pay, Bounty, Bounty Lands, Sc.
Gfiee Ql Juliaua street, one door South OF the
Inquirer ailce, and nearly opposite the MengeI
House" April 2s, ts65;t
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ET-PT N. ATSIP,
H. ATTORNEY At LAW, BEDFosD, PA
VIII faithfully and promptly attend to all bust
sr.z entrusted to his care in Bedford and adioin-
s counties. Military claims, Pensions, back
my. Bounty, dr. speedily collected. Office with
.laan spaue, on Juliana street 2 doors south
..ls Meurel House. arll, ls64.-tE
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-05-22

GsUAEFE & KERR,
y ATTORNETS-dT-L ~.
w.I practice iu The Courts of Bedford and ad-
-.in.ar counties All business entrusted to their
care win receive careful and prompt attention.
Pensions, Bounty, Back Pay, &C., speedily col
Ia.-cI from the Government.
Office ON Juliana street, opposite the hanAlng
fa1=e. oF Reed & e-hcu Bedford, Pa mar2tg
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,. p. Aaf '----"s We DtrN@t-'V-'
EFLIEBS 2 UICEEREON,
VA ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
BEDFORD, PEyS'As
Office nearly opposite the Mengel House, win
practice in the several Courts Of Bedford county.
Pensions bounties and back pay obtained and the
purchase Of Real Estate attended TO. [mayll 66-ly
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" INIAIELL AND LINGENFELTER,
ATTORNEYS At LAW, BEDFORD, PA.
Have formed partnership in the practice Of
.as Lav, IN new brick building near tte Lutheran
.aar.b. April ], lss4-tf
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~ B. STUCKEY,
u.
ATTORNEY AND COUESELLOB AT Law,
and REAL ESTATE AGENT,
Office m Main Street between Fourth and Fifth.
Opposite the Court House,
KANSAS CITY. MISSOURI
VIII practice in the adjoining Counties Of Mis-
SOM. ana Kansas. July I2:ti
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ss r-.-- +'---''- L-r
ID U~SELL g. L0NGENEGKER,
III ATTORNEYS & CoUSsELLoRs AT Law,
Bedford Pa,
win attend promptly ana faithfully to all busi-
ness entrusted 60 their care Special attention
given 10 collections and rhe prosecution of claims
Back pay, Bouutv, Pensions, &c.
gs-CEce on Juliaua street, south of the Court
House. April5lyr-
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-26

Reformed Presby terians--the subject has
been debated in the annual assemblies. and
very able committees have been appointed
10 conduct the preliminary negotiations. 1t
has been the general impression in Scot
land for year past that the reunion would
be consummated by the May assemblies of
this year.
The Seohish-AmeTican Journal thinks this
impression will prove ipeorrect. II says :
Notwithstanding the laborious aud pains
taking efforts Of the Union Committees,
the Union Of the three churches cannot be
fastened on this year without leading to a
second disruption disruption which shall
take place in more churches than one, and
which shall leave the Presbyterianism of
Scotland more efectually divided than
ever
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-26
pnEsRYTERIAN nEUNIoN.

For thirty-one years the Presbyierians
Of the United States have been divided and
known respectively a. the New and Old
School, but a general convention OF dele
gates from the various divisions adopted,
last wear, a basis for reunion, and IL ia now
being discussed and acted upon in the suboF
dinaie synods snd presbyteries whose rati-
foation is necessary. The Presbytersns
Of Western New York recently met At
Buffalo, and unanimously sgreed TO the pro
posed plan. Their example viii probably
be generally followed throughout the coun-
try, and as the leading olergymen on both
sides are in favor Of the measure, a great
breach Of thirty year, standing will at lust
be healed. The sbrogation Of slavery
and the prevalence of more liberal views
respecting abstract questions Of theology
have materially paved the way for the uni
~ Of the denomination.
The Presbyterians in Scotland, like those
Of the United States, have Cor some years
discussed the pFactioahility of eonsolida
ton. The Established Church holds itself
aloof from the movement, or, perhaps, we
should say, is precluded by the nature Of
the case from taking part in il. Bot by
the other Presbyterian bodies-.he Free
Church, the United Presbyterians, sud the