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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17
ADVICE TO YoUNG MECHANICS.


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ADVICE TO YOUNG MECHANICS.
In referring to the growing inclina-
tion on the part Of young men, after
they have served long and hard ap-
prenticeships to acquire a good trade,
to abandon this mode of making liv-
ing and to enter the legal or medical
profession, where it is supposed great
er emOluments can be secured and larg-
er hOnOrs won, a cotempOrary well
observes that in nineteen cases out of
twenty such ventures are failures, for
two reasons: First, the professions re-
quire peculiar talent and the most
thorough education. AS a rule, APP
prentices to the trades have neither the
time nor the means to acquire this edu-
cation. Hence, when q mechanic at
the end of his apprenticeship aspires
to and enters any one of the profess
ions, he does so at great disadvantage.
He may be a fluent speaker, know
how to argue point in a debating So
ciety or haiangue u crowd at a ward
meeting, hnt such talents do not fit
him for the legal profession. He may
know how to extract a splinter from
his own hand, how to make a salve,
how to mix a powder or administer a
pill, but all this, while it might quail
fy him as a good nurse, does not fit
him for the medical profession. The
fact is, the young men who abandon
their trades are tempted to do so by a
feeling of false pride, enormously
imagining there is no honor to be secur-
ed in a pursuit of the mechanical arts.
History proves the fallacy offs such sup
positions.
The brightest names which now a
dorm the annals of all countries are of
the best mechanics who have blessed
mankind with the productions of their
genius. All that is beautiful and grand
is the result of Improvement in me-
chanics. The pendulum, the main
spring, the barometer, thermometer,
printing press, steam engine, locomO.
tive, sewing machine, telescope-all,
all are the result or Iurchapis' arts,
making those famous who produce
them, and the people great who adopt
ed them.
4 good mechanic who becomes a
pettifogger or quack, merely because
he is too proud to work at his trade,
is, indeed, pitiful object. a man of
the right mental balance, who has pro-
per mental form, with the necessary
independence, will win as much. honor
and as fair living in the trades as in
the profession indeed, an indifferent
lawyer or doctor lacking briefs or pa
tients is always a miserable being, a
bad example in the community. Let
OUR young mechanics, then, become
ambitious in their own vacation. If
they dignity their trades by becoming
proficient therein, the trades will dig
Nifty them with the highest honors.
If mechanics pursue their business
with a purpose to self-improvement
therein, and not merely to hammer
and file and saw, but to improve the
art, to develop something new therein,
the mind will be strengthened as the
arm becomes muscular, and the heart
of the mechanic will be made to swell
with as true pride as ever glowed be-
meath the doublet of prince. Will
the young mechanic think of these
truths?
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17
THE VARIOUS IMPLEMENTS OF MA
SONNY.

1hc various implements OF Masonry,
as emblematical of our conduct in life,
afford us many very useful lessons
which we will do well to heed. The
Holy Bible is one of the great lights of
the craft, one that we cannot fail to fol-
low if we would be true to our princi-
piles, and measure up to the standard
required of us. 1t will guide us in the
way Of truth, that adOrns and strength
ems the character of man. 1t Will lead
us into the temple OF true and abiding
happiness, and secure for us an en-
trance into the Grand Lodge Room
on high. at enriches the memory, it
elevates thereason, it enlivens theimag-
ination, ii directs the judgment, 1T
moves the affections, it controls the
passions, it quickenS the conscience,
it strengthens the will, it kindles the
sacred flame of faith, hope and chari-
ty, it purities, enn0bles, sanctifies the
whole man, and brings him into living
union with God. 1t has light for the
blind, strength for the weak, food for
the hungry, drink for the thirsty it
hasacounsel in precept forevery sorrow,
a balm for every wound; ofall the books
in the world, the Bible is the only one
of which we never tire, but which we
admire and love more and more in
proportion as 1--WE use it. Like the
diamond, it casts its lustre in ev-
cry direction like torch, the more
it is shaken the more it shines; like a
healing herb, the harder it is pressed
the sweeter is its fragrance" The ho-
ly Bible lies open before every MEM
ber of the Order, and points out the
whole duty of man. Walk in this
great light that you may reflect honor
upon the Order, whose foundation
principles are the truths herein reveal
ed.
Then, by other emblems we are
taught to regulate our actions, our eV-
cry movement by the principles OF
morality and virtue; and in our differ
ent stations among men and before
God, to walk uprightly circumscribing
our desires within proper limits. We
are also directed to move right onward
in the way of truth, turning neither to
the right nor the left, and to avoid i'll
our conversation and actions, diSsimu-
lation. The earnest student, as he adj
vances in Masonry may also learn less
ons appropriate to three principal sta
ges in human life, viz: youth, man.
hood and age; and if true to these less
ons, he may, as a Master Mason, zen
JOY the happy reflection consequent on
a we'll spent life, and die in the hope
of a glorious Immortality" Let all
the implements and emblems of Ma
sonry be carefully used and closely
studied, and we shall ever and always
deserve the title of good men and
true" We will come more fully to
understand our duty to God, and to
each other; there will indeed be cnkin-
died in our hearts flame of devotion
to God, of brotherIy love to each other,
and charity to all mankind key
Sf0Dp
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17

FUne Squire 70 occupy one Incn OF sPact'
JOB PRINTING, of every kind, done with
neatness and dispatch. The GAZETTE OFFICE has
just been reftted with Power Press and new type,
and everything in the Printing line can be execu-
ted in the most artistic manner and at the lowest
rates.-TERMS CASH.
IJgS All letters should be addressd to
MEYERS & MENGEL,
Publishers.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17
my son, fetch in stick of

"ToMMY, my son, fetch in stick of
wood" "Ah, my dear MOTHER" re-
sponded the youth, 1.-The grammatical
portion of your education has been
sadly neglected; you should have said;
"ThOmmas, my son, transport from
that recumbent collection of combusti =
BILE material upon the threshold of this
ediice, one of the curtailed eXcrescenses
of q defunCt lO9.n
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17

ADVERSELY exasperates fools, defects
towards, draws out the faculties of the
wise and industrious, puts the mod
est to the necessity of trying their
skill, awes the opulent, and makes the
idle industrious.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17

A GENTLEMAN who had been justice
of the peace for thirty-five years, was
not allowed to register in the State Of
West Virginia, because he purchased
a horse named StOnewall Jackson; the
register remarking "that he'd be id
if any "trooly loiI" man would own Il
horse by that name.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17

a SORER PRoPoSITION.-Am man who
had been fined several weeks in sue
cession for getting drunk, coolly pro-
posed to the magistrate that he should
take him by the year at a reduced rate.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17

A WESTERN paper says that the
death of the American Gorilla, by the
burning of Barnum's Museum, may
be considered as a public calamity,
inasmuch as it deprives the Radicals
of one of their most promising Presi-
dental candidates.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17

"No Biddy," said Patrick to his
wife, 'you never catch a lie coming
out of my mouth "You may well
say that" replied Biddy "they fly
out 50 fast that nobody can catch 'em."
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17

"THE happiest conversation" says
DR.. Johnson, sis that of which moth
ing is distinctly remembered, but a
general effect of pleasing impress.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17

THAD STEVENS says that the cOnsti-
tuition, the fundamental law, sis too
old fashioned for this progressive age"
So, no doubt, in his views, are Gods
laws.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17

\ SILLY fellow, who, wishing 10
learn to swim, was almost drowned,
swore that he would never touch the
water again till he had learned to
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17

ga MAN who'll naliciously SCI
fire to barn." said Mr.. Slow, "and
burn up twenty cows, ought to be kick
ed to death by a jackas, and I'd like
TO do it."
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17

BALLADS are the gypsy children of
song, born under green hedgerows, in
the leafy lanes and by-paths of litera-
ture, in the genial summer time.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17

a FRENCH scientific antiquarian has
published work in which he attempts
to prove that SolomOn,5 Temple was
furnished with lightning rods.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17

MARRIAGE is the best state for man
in general and every man is worse
man in proportion as he is unfit for the
marriage state,
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17

NOTHING so ado-ns the face as cheer
fulness when the heart is flower, its
bloom and beauty pass to the fea-
turea,
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17

LOOK At SOME OF THEIR PRICES 1:
CALICO, at s, 10, II, Is, 16.
GINGHAM, at 122, 10, IS, 90.
MUSLIN, at 10, u, II, 10, Is, 90.
R~ Cassimeres, Cloths, Satinetts and
Ladies' Sacking, at very low prices.
Ra~ Ladies', Gents and Misses
Shoes Sandals and Over-Shoes, in great variety.
HsE~ Mems, Boys and Youths Boots.
Bsg~ Best Coffee, Tea, Sugar and Syr-
up in the market. Prices low
Bg~ Feed, Flour, &C., for sale at all
times.
Rg~ We invite all to call and see our
goods and compare prices before buying elsewhere.
H9~ Our motto is, Short PROFITS.
pI~ TERMs-Cash, Note or Produce.
APPS, '68
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17
DENTISTRY!

DENTISTRY!
If you want
A BEAUTIFUL SET OF TEETH,
GO TO
DIR. S. NJ. GROSS,
RESIDENT DENTIST, sCHELLsBURG, Pa,
who operates in every branch of surgical and
Mechanical Dentistry, at
REDUCED PRICES.
Teeth extracted WITHOUT PAIN positively, and
/. NO HUMBUG!
by the surest, safest and best
ANAESTHETIC KNOWN.
Persons desiring the services Of Dentist will
do we'll by calling on me before contracting else
where.
ALL OPERATIONS WARRANTED.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17

WHY is coffee like an axe with a
dull-edge? Because it has to be
ground.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17
1ru-6oods, etf.
CASH BUYERS, TAKE NOTICI
SAVE YOUR GREENBACKS
NEW
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
just received,

FALL AND WIN IEh pOODS,
just received,
At J. NJ. SHOEMAKER'S Store,
AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES!
Having Just returned from the East we are now
opening a large stock of Fall and Winter Goods
which have been BOUGHT FOR cash, at nett
cash prices, and will be SOLD CHEAP This be-
ing the only full stock of goods brought Bedford
this season, persons will be able to suit themselves
better. in style, quality and price, than at any
other store in Bedford The following comprise
few Of our prices, viz
CalicOes, at 10, Y, II, 10, 16 and the
best at l8 cents.
Muslins at 10, y, II, IL, Is, Is, and
and the best at % cents.
All Wool FlanneIs from 10 cts. up.
French Merinoes, all wool Delaines, Coburgs, &c.
SHAWLS Ladies', children's and misses
shaws, latest styles ladies' clOaking cloth.
MEMS WEAR-Cloths, cassimeres, satinetts
BOOTS AND SHOES--In this line we have
very extensive assortment for ladies' misses, chill
dren and mems and boys boots and shoes, all sizes
and prices, to suit all.
HATS-A large assortment of mems and boys
hats.
CLOTHING-Men's and boys coats. pants and
vests. all sizes and prices
SHIRTS. &c-Men's wooden and muslin shirts;
Shakespeare, Lock wood and muslin-lIned paper
collars; cotton chain (slngIe and double, white
and cOlOred).
GROCERIES-Cofee,s sugar, syrups, green and
black teas, spices Of all kinds, dye-stufs, &c.
LEATHER-SOle leather, French and city calf
sk ins, upper leather, Innings, &c.
- We will sell goods on the same terms that
we have been for the last three months-cash, or
note with interest from date. No bad debts con-
tracted and no extra charges to good paying Gus
toners to make up losses of slow andne paying
customers. Cash buyers always get the best bar
gains, and their accounts are always settled up.
J. NJ SHOEMAKER,
Bedford Sep 27, 81. No. l Anderson Row.
10 per cent. saved in buying your
goods for cash, at J. NJ. SHOEMAKER s cash and
produce store, No. Anderson's Row.
sep27
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17

A UCTIO EER.-The undersigned,
" having renewed his license as an auctioneer,
offers his services to the public generally Post
office address Cum berland Nley.
mar20m2* JOHN DICkEN.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-04-17
NEW GOODsM NEW GOODSI

NEW GOODS!! NEW GOODSM
The undersigned has just resolved from the East a
large and varied stock of New Goods,
which are open for
examination, at
MILL-TOWN,
two miles West of Bedford, comprising everything
usually found in irst-class country store,
consisting, in part, of
Dry-GOOds,
Delaines,
CalicOeS,
MuSlins,
CaSsimerS,
Boots and Shoes,
Groceries,
Notions,
&C., &C.
All of which will be sold at the most reasonable
prices.
- Thankful for past favors, we solicit a con-
tinuance of the public patronage.
tg@ Call and examine our goods.
mayA, 81 G. YEAGER
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-19
81. L.onis Races.

ST. Louis May IS.-The spring meet
ing of the LaClcde Racing Association
opened to-day. The weather was de-
hghtfuI and the track safe, but time not
fast
First Raee.--Private Sweepstakes, en-
trance $3.50, Association adds $500 Two
mile heats MIR Hutchinson entered Tan
glefoot; MIR Shaw, jim Walker; and
Mr. Ford, Chapean Rough TanglefOot
took the first heat and Jim Walker the
other two. Time, 3:5lI-3.4S4-3:52f.
Second Race Sweepstakes, for three
year olds, mile heats Entrance 50,
500 added by the Association. H. Murr
ply named chestnut colt, by Fazalta; W.
Henderson named Helen; T. f Hutchison
named bay colt, Serro; f. Bissick named
Pat Molloy f. A Smith named Ontario /,
John IL. Davis named the Banshee. The
Banshee won the two first heats with ease.
Bisick second, Murphy third, Hutchin-
son fourth, Henderson fifth, Smith dis,
tanced. Time-l4S; 14Sl. The favor
ties in both races were beaten.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-19

CHICAGO, May lS.--iDr. Wise presented
a remembrance Ofthe Board OF Managers Of
the Tract Society against the removal OF
headquarters from New York 10 Philadel-
phia. ..
On motion Of Dr. Seddy the conference
resolved 10 suspend the cal for petitions
and memorials after Thursday.
A memorial irum the Mississippi Con-
ference was presented by Rev. G.. Haden
Of Boston, protesting against the formation
Of separaie colored conferences.
Rev. Mr.. Lanahan. Of Baltimore, offered
a resolution protesting against the election
Of large majority Of army and navy chap
lains from one Of the smallest denomina-
tons in the country, that il the Protestant
Episcopal.
Rev. DR.. Walden, Of Cincinnati, offered
a resolution instTucting the committee on
the book concern 10 inquire What changes
may be necessary in the management Of the
Quarterly Review 10 adapt it " the larger
class of its readfr8.
Rev. DR.. PeariB, Of Knoxville, offered
a resolution that book agents at New York
be instructed 20 establish and publish
weekly religious newspaper either in Ten
rassee OF Georgia.
Rev. n. Shnmale, Of Missouri, offered
resolution 10 so amend the discipline a. %
provide for tbe introdnetion Of lay dele
gates in the annual and general confer
ences, accompanied with plan.
Rev. DE-. Pastor, Of NeE York, offered
resolution ia favor Of tsking all conference
collections under four general calls.
Rev Mr.. Wakeiy, of New York offered
resolution against the election Of auv
general coDisrenee officer by aeuiamalion.
Adopted.
Rev. DR.. Garry, OF New YorlE, submit-
ted plan for the bay delegation, Which
was referred without reading.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-19
From Hayai and venezuela.

HAVANA, May IA special TO the
Herald, from Hayti, dated the Sth inst.
states that President Salnave escaped from
Cape Haytien, April 22,l, and managed TO
reach POrt-au-Prince. He and Gen. De-
lame, who acts as Secretary Of State, Int
rior, War and Navy, arrested many of the
citizens, and ordered some shot. The
stores of American merchants were robbed
by the troops. Salnaye threatened 10 seize
the town and burn it TO ashes, at the same
time using violent menaces to foreign Con-
sus. Many Americans had been shot at
their windows and forced to seek refuge in
the American Consulate. Mr.. HOLSTER
and his attaches had an interview with
Salnaye and Delame. They demanded
protection, but were received defianlly and
with threats. The American Minister at
once sent dispatch to Havana for some
American men-OEwar. He also sent 10
Jamaica for British war steamer.
The Herald's special from Port-au-
Prince, dated the 18th inst, says the whole
country is reported 90 be in arms against
Salnave, except Gaudloe Jacmel ami the
Cape revolution in the North has been sue
cassful, under the lead Of Generals Sacet
and CaeOs. The entire South is now in
arms against the government At Jaeemet
the merchants and shopkeepers were closing
their stores. The national forces had
blOckaded Miragon.
The third dispatch from Havana on the
18th inst, by the Herald's special, says a
British steam gRnboat sailed from Jamaica
for the assistance Of the American Minister
at PGrt-au-Prince.
Venezuela dates TO the 22d ult. have been
received. The Venezuelan Congress did
not assemble on the 18th, there being no
quorum. The truce with the rebels was
concluded on the Goth; everything was in
an unsettled state. Private property was
being seized and stored awty in aryenals,
and the customhouse was TO insure payment
Of the government debts.
A later dispatch says that Congress had
come together, and that complete am
nesty had been offered 10 the rebels, and
the President had been allowed discretion
airy powers 10 treat with them, only slpu-
lating that the existing Constitution must
remain in tact.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-19
TIE GREENYTLLE HORROR.

From the Memphis Avalanche, May II.
BY later arrivals from Greenville, Miss,
We have been placed in possession Of addi-
tional particulars of The horrid ARRAY at
that place Wednesday afternoon. Accord
ing to cur informant the difficulty occurred
in the yard of the Campbell House, the
original parties being Major +. p. Byrne
and DIR. T. G.. Polk. Col. Howell Kinds
interfered 20 prevent a hostile collision.
DIR. o. NJ. Blanton, who had been standing
near, at once commenced stealthIy APP
preaching Kinds from the rear, with large
bowie knife in his hand. Once within
striking distance he suddenly plunged the
weapon three times into Colonel Kinds,
who fell dead, with scarcely a groaa.
He had no sooner accomplished this
horrid deed than he also approached Major
Byrne in the same way. Before any one
could sufficiently recover from the shock
produced by the murder Of Colonel Kinds
he had thrust the knife, already dripping
with gore, into Major Byrne's body, in
hicting what il is feared will prove amortal
injury.
Az soon as the second deed was com
mitted BlantOn fled from the spot, but mol
until he had stabbed Captain b. G.. Sims
who had made an effort to stop him. lie
escaped into the woods, and at last accounts
had not been apprehended. The assassina
tiOns created the widest excitement in the
community, the almost unanimous voice oil
the people being in favor Of melting out
summary punishment to Blanton in the
event of his capture
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-19
CnhIe nisnatcg,es

LONDON, May lS-The news of the &C
quittal of President Johnson on the
eleventh article created profound sensa-
ton Most of the journals have edi-
torials thereon The Times says the ar
ticle is almost too vague to substantive
the charge, but the vote corrects the fear
of any party bias and shows the case was
Judged on its merits alone The Telegraph
says dignity and decOrum have marked
the whole trial. and the nOn~remOyal of
the President is a most fitting ease, and
even the most ultra Radicals will be
compelled to admit this at no distant day.
The Sentinel says the Radical plot has
been beaten and the country saved the
shame Of the deposition of its Chief
Magistrate for refusing to obey an illegal
act of Congress.
BERLIN, May 1S.-In the debate on the
treaty with Austria, Count Won Bismar k
said that while Prussia was applying
herself, no pressure waits for the time
when the South German States shall seek
q union with the confederation Of the
North He condemns the exercise of
many of the restraints upon the fractio n
of the faction of the Zaleyerin district
LONDON, May lS.-A respite of one
week has been granted to Barrett, the
Clerkenwell eonspirator, under sentence
of death
The morning Post considers the vote
on the eleventh article of impeachment
as conclusive, and says the result of this
trial demonstrates fully that the Radicals
certainty of success is the only excuse
for their taking such a step as impeach-
ment After all, if right is yindicated
that result is due 10 accident
The daily News take widely different
ground in its comments, and thinks the
vote is not conclusive of the whole case.