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ment. White and black are to vote.
but their balIotsare to be cast according
to the dietation Of the rings which
rule in the Congressional lobby.
Is this what the Africans expect Is
this the great right that is TO be con
ferred upon them? DO they ask for
bread, and are they to be given this
stone? Ifthe African is intelligent e.
nough to vote, he has sense enough to
see that the XVIII Amendment is de-
signed to take from the people right
which they have possessed since the a
doption of the Constitution, and, there
fore, that it makes him, as we'll as the
white man, voter merely in name
but notin reality 1t is fraud upon
both races. 1t is delusion and a
snare. 1t is cunning device by which,
under pretence Of liberalizing popular
institutions. power is to be wrested from
the people and vestedin Congress, with
a view to federal Capitalization and
the establishment of a congressional
oligarchy.
The rights Of man." Exactly.
That is precisely what we contend for,
when we resistat the adoption of the
XVth Amendment. That Amendment
is intended to swindle the people out
of one of their dearest rights, by depri-
wing them of the control of the cleo
tive franchise, and, therefore. eonfers
no right, but works fragrant and out
rageous wrong.
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A LITTLE HISTORY.

Some of the radical journals assert
that prior to the adoption of the pre-
sent State Constitution, persons of tn e
African race exercised the right of suf-
frage in Pennsylvania. They lay great
stress upon the fact that in Penn's
charter and in the Constitution of 1890,
every 'JreeHsa:f" was made an elector.
They carefully avoid stating that ne
groes were SldUes in Pennsylvania
from the time of their Introduction in
to the state until the year $780, They
were SidUes when theDeclaration ofInde-
pendence was adopted and remained SO
for four years afterWard, when they were
liberated by what is known as the E
Emancipation Act. In an act passed in
1926, negroes were denominated san
idle and sIothful people," and magis-
trates were directed to- bind out free ne
groes for Iaziness or vagrancy." The
penalty of reduction to slavery was ad-
Ged, in the same act, to the crime of a
negro intermarrying with a white per-
son. Hence, as negroes were slaves
until 1890, and especially under the
ban of the law, it follows that they
could not have been voters prior to
that date. Penn's charter, therefore,
did not enfranchise them, for under it
and its amendments they were held in
slavery.
AS to the meaning of the word "free-
man" in the Constitution of 1890, we
have the unanimous decision of the Su-
preme Court, in an opinion delivered
by the greatest jurist that ever sat upon
the bench of Pennsylvania, John Ban
mister Gibson. In 6 Watts, page 553, is
reported the case Of Hobbs against
Fogg, in which negro Of fLuzerne coun-
ty brought suit against an election
board for refusing his vote. The case
was carried to the Supreme Court,
which unanimously decided that the
word fireman in the Constitution of
1890, did not apply to negroes or persons
Of color.
We refer to these historical facts
merely to prove the falsehood of the
Radical newspapers in asserting that
formerly Africans were legal voters
in Pennsylvania. They never were at
any time. Doubtless in some instan-
ces, their votes were received in def
ance of law, just as the votes of white
persons are occasionally taken nova
DAYS. But under the Constitution and
the laws they never were, at any peri
cd in the history Of the State, legal vo-
ters. And this effectually disposes of
the clap-trap and fustian of certain
radio al prints, about returning to the
principles of our forefathers." That
would be to return to slavery, so far as
the African is concerned. Is that the
next step our Radical reformers pro-
pose to take?
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THE rule adopted by the Forty-frst
Congress, for the filling of the various
official appointments, was that where
there was a Republican member Of
Congress, he was tofhaye complete con-
troll of the appointments in his own
district. Where there were Democrat
ic congressman the officers were to be
appointed by the United States Sena-
tors.-Inquirer.
Under this rule John Cessna has
control Of all the post offices in his dis
triet, yet that truthful Individual says
that he could not control the appoint
ment for Bedford, and that Simon
Cameron took it out of his hands. "a
poor excuse is better than none."
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THE SARsAPARILLA DIGGERs OF
YUCATAN.-This singular set of people
are descended from the ancient Aztecs
of Southern Mexico, and still retain
some of the peculiarities which Ste
phens and Prescott gave of their ances-
stors. DR.. J. c. Aver & Co., employ
a small army of them in digging Sar-
saparilla root. Provided with narrow
spades, a coil of rope, and bag of wa
ter, they are ready for the forest where
the wild banana furnishes them with
food, and thick leaved trees their only
shelter. Few of those who find them
selves rejuvenated by this product,
know how much they are indebted to
these humble laborers, who dig health
for thousands of Doctor Ayers patrons,
while they sometimes lose their own.
boston CODanlercidl
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EXACTLY.


There is a great ado in the Radical
journals about the rights of man
That is, the rights of the black man,
Under the General principle of ex-
tension of suffrage these hypocritieai
sheets cloak their base purpose of de-
stroying altogether the power and val
ne of the elective franchise.
The XVIII Amendment proposes
that the people shall gipe Up the right
to control and regulate the exercise of
the right of suffrage and permit Con-
gress hereafter to control and regulate
it for them. This right was reserved
by the people to themselves when the
federal government was formed. Now
here is one Of t'the rights Of man" a.
bout to be taken from the people. 1t
is true the elective franchise is TO be
extended TO race which has not hith-
erto enjoyed it, but it is not the cleo
tive franchise heretofore possessed by the
white voters. of the United States. 1t
is to be something similar to the u
Universal suffrage In vogue in France,
where everybody votes, but where the
votes are given. according TO the impe,
rial pleasure of Nepoleon III. Congress,
being the supreme power in this coun-
try, is substituted as the Nepoleonic
despot under this XVth Amend
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EBp 9eneorn Gaeettrs BFngnrn, l9a,

whole affair passed off very pleasantly
and every one appeared to be very
much pleased with the success Of the
celebration. The splendid regalia,
jewels Of the officers and banner attrae-
ted great deal of attention along the
line of march,.
We understand that the artist, Mr..
S. b. Fluck, secured very fine mega
tive Of the procession from which he
will furnish photographs for all who
want them. Hoping that the Order
may ever flourish, as it apparently
has here. am, Yours Truly
- ~
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AHnITnR

The undersigned respectfully announces him
self candidate for the Democratic nomination
for Auditor, and pledges himself to support the
whole Democratic Ticket at the next General E.
lection. OWEN McGIRR
Bedford tp
To tie Democratic Voters Of Beetford C0uut4:
The undersigned respectfully announces him
self as candidate for the Democratic nomination
for Auditor, and pledges himself to support the
whole Democratic Ticket at the next General
Election. JOHN D. LUCAS.
Bloody Run
To tie Democratic Eotsrs of Bedford county:
The undersigned respectfully announces him
self as candidate for the Democratic nomination
for Auditor, and pledges himself to vote the whole
Democratic Ticket st the next Election.
W. Prov. tip. H. SPARKS.
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For the Gazette
WooDBERRY, PA. |
April 9th, 1869. ]


EDITORS GAZETTE Dear SFs =
Permit me to use small portion of
your columns, to inform your readers
of a most enjoyable affair which took
place here yesterday. / refer to the
celebration of the esemi-centennisla ami
versary of Odd Fellowship. At an
early hour the appearance of the streets
gave evidence that something unusual
was about to take place. BY ten o.
clock the village was quite full Of stran-
gers and others, dressed in holiday
attire, and looking as pleasant as a
May morning. At eleven O'Clock the
procession was formed at the Odd Fell
lows Hall. 1t consisted of Cove,
Roaring Spring and part of Allaquippa
Lodges of Odd Fellows, and was head
ed by the Pattonsville Cornet Band. =
After the procession was concluded
a very able address, suitable for the
occasion, was delivered by Rev. J..
Patton Moore of AlIiquippa Lodge,
Hopewell, Pa. He was followed by
Revs. Akers, Lecky, Wilkinson and
Hartman, with some very pleasant re-
marks by Past Grand j. E. Noble, who
gave a short history Of the origin and
success of the Order in America. The
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WE see by our exchanges that there
is an immense amount OF grumbling
at the Congressional appointments.
Congressman generally seem to have
succeeded in defying the wishes of
their constituents. They do not say
whether the offices have been sold at
auction, traded off or assigned by lot.-
Inquirer. s
No allusion, we hope, to "our'' Con-
gresham. lie dosen't sell, or trade,
or assign by lot; he only peddles and
parcels out.
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NOR SALE OR RENT.-The un-
dersgned offers fof sale or money rent, his
mill property situated Hamilton Station, on
the Bedford Railroad. The mill is in good re-
pair has never failing water power, with no ice
to cut and the land belonging 10 he property (abou
37t acres is well improved, having all necessary
out buildings erected thereon, With two good
meadows. The property lies near on@zf the best
markets in the State, and will be rented for not
less than 2 nor more than 3 years. Ny only
reason for making this offer is i'll health. For
further information, address
H. f. R0HM,
jan8ts Bloody Run Pa
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POOR DIRECTOR.

To the Democratic Voters Of Bedford County
The undersigned respectfully announces himself
as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for
Poor Director, and pledges himself to support the
whole Democratic Ticket at the next General f.
lection. DAVID ZIMMERS.
B sdford township.
To the Democratic Voters Of Bedfortt County;
The undersigned respectfully announces himself
as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for
Poor Director, and pledges himself to support the
whole Democratic Ticket at the next General
Election MILWARD M00RHEAD% X
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PACKARD's MoNTHLY.-The May
number of this popular magazine is on
our table. 1t is thoroughly readable
from beginning to end aud knows moth
ing about the dignity Of dullness."
1t is just the periodical for young men.
81 year, by S. S. Packard, 937 Broad
way, n. y.
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SOUR OWN" THE second number of
this new candidate for public favor is
before us. This magazine is working
its way into the world of periodical
literature with nattering evidence of
success. Published by Gillin, Nc
Grigan & Griffin, 701 Chestnut ST.,
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THE vast amount Plantation Bitters
now being sold and shipped from New
York is almost incredible. Go when
and where you will along the wharfs
and piers, and at the depots-you will
see great piles of these Bitters await
ing shipment and conveyance to every
nook and corner of the country, and to
the hundreds of foreign ports. They
are very popular among all classes of
people, and are conceded to be just the
thing for this climate. No Bitters
have yet been introduced which have
become so deservedly popular and
worthy of patronage, to all who require
a tonic and stimulant. They are prepar-
eel with pure st. Croix Rum, Calisaya
and Cascarilla Bark, and all the world
knows full well what beneficial re-
suits accrue from these combinations.
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.SPECLAL NOTICES.
Mems, Youths. Bows and Chil(

Mems, Youths, Boys and Children's
SPRING AND SUMNER CLorHING
Our ASSORTMENT is now full and complete, we
have every desirable style, kind, and size.
EVERY ONE Can Be SUITED from the stoek-we
have all the different style of cut adapted to
all tastes, including the medium and subdued,
preferred by many, well as the latest and
most fashionable style
Our LARGE srocK enables us to keep at all times
full assortment, so that all can be fitted at
once without delay
Our PURCHASES ALWAYS BEING MADE FOR CASH,
and having purchased largely Of late, since
the decline in weoens, our customers share in
the advantage we have thus secured.
0UR SALES BEING FOR CASH ExCLUsyELY, we
have no bad dcbts to provide for and are not
obliged to tax the paying customer to make
up losses through those who do not pay.
OUR READYMADE GARMENTS are superior to any
other Stock of Ready Made goods in Phila-
delphia, any one can be as well fitted from
them as by garments made to order anywhere,
they are as well made, and equal in every
respect, and much cheaper Being manufae-
tured
BY THE HUNDREDS AND THOUSANDS, they can be
sold cheaper than when made up singly but
for the accommodation of those who prefer we
have also
CUsToM DEPARTMENT TO MAKE UP TO ORDER, with
choice selected stock of Piece Goods, COM
prising all styles and qualities, Foreign and
Domestic, which will be made up to measure
by competent and experienced Cutters and
Workmen in style equal to the best.
SPECIAL NoTlcE.-Style, fit, and make of our gar
ments surpassed by none, equalled by few.
All prices guaranteed lower than the lowest
elsewhere, and full satisfaction guaranteed
every purchaser, or the sale cancelled and
money refunded.
Half fsaazg 6efteeen BExsErr Co.,
Ftfth and TOWER HALL,
PHILADELPHIA,
AND 600 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
0etl6yI
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A mans first concern is to do well in
the world. The second is to protect
himself against want. Business enter
prise will do the first; economy will
sometimes result in the second. But
there are contingencies in life which
no thrift nor sagacity can avoid
Death may come, or pecuniary disaster,
or National trouble, in which the most
carefully prepared plans will be wreck
ed, and the proudest fortunes swept a
way. Thus, ever-present danger
makes an eyer-present duty, which is
this: To protect our lives by an in
surance policy which will give us an
income while living, and legacy
to those we leave behind us. The Ma
tional Life InsuranceCompany, charter
ed by special act of Congress. and
managed by men of National reputa-
tion for sagacity and prudence, propo-
ses to insure lives at the lowest pos
sible rate, and on the most liberal
principles. Its advertisement will be
found in another column, and we adj
wise our readers to give it a careful
study,
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The cause of the recruiting of the
army, just now found necessary, is
stated to betbat the army is not so
large as it was thought to be-, Its
personnel is below the minimum.
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4 ANNouNCEnrENrs.

The following are our rates for announcements
of candidates, which must be prepaid in all cases
Auditor, SLOO Poor Director, $500; Commits
sioner, $500; Treasurer s. 90; Sheriff, slO.oO );
Prothonotary, SIS 90.
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Sleas.

~ RIST MILL AND FARM FOR
" SALE.-The mill has two pair of French
Blu rs, and two pair of Ghopping Stones is in
ceIent repair, and capable Of doing very large
business, a never failing water power, is in ..
good settlement, and no mill higher than FIVE
miles For further particulars inquire Of
PIIRN-lI AYEIiHE-
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-TNsEATED LANDS FOR SAFE.

u Five tracts comprising $40 acres, III perch
es, situate in Broadtop township, Bedford county.
adjoining lauds Of Henry Rinard Jonn Ford, Al
exander Cavan and others, and all tracts adjoin-
ing each other. Terns very low. Inquire of or
address MEYERS Il DICKERS0N,
aprl6m3 Bedford, Pa.
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A REGISTRY law.

More Expense and More Trouble TO the
People.
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"COSTAR'S'
STANDARD PREPARATIONS
ARE HIs
+ A u 7 / f l. r. |!
"COSTAR'S"


B + A u 7 / + / Il II |!
THE
Bitter-sweet and Orange Blossoms
EzES-One Bottle, $lO0-Three for $29O.
''Costar's" Rat, Roach, DC, Exterminators.
''Costar's'' Bed Bug Exterminators.
"Costar's'' (oNLY PuREl Insect Powder.
.0nly InfallibIe Remedies known y
s'lS years established in New York y
900 Boxes and Flasks manufactured daily.
g, Beware I Of spurious mutations
S'All Druggists in BEDFORD sell them
Address
"COSTAR," 10 Crosby ST., N. y,
Or, JOHN F. HENRY, Successor to)
DEMAs BARNES CO., 2l Park Row, N, y.
Sold in BEDFORD by Il. HrcKrRnAs 4 Sow.
febl9yI
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1920 AND ALL EXPENSES PAID l.
See Advertisement of AMERICAN SHUTTLE SEWING
MAcHIsE, in our advertising columns. nov6yl
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DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS, and Ca
TARRH treated with the utmost success by j.
IsAAcs, NJ D., and professor of Diseases Of tie
Eye and Ear IN the Medical College Of Penn
syiuanta. II gears e2psrience, formerly of
Leyden, Holland} No. s05 Arch Street Phila.
Testimonials can be seen at his office. The medi-
cal faculty are invited to accompany their pa
tents, as he has no secrets in his practice Arti-
fetal eyes inserted without pain No charge for
examination. july3, 68y1
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w TATERS' NEW SCALE PIANOS,
w With Iron Frame, Orerstrung Base T.
Agrafs Bridge,
Melodeons and Cabinet Organs,
The best Manufactured Warranted for years
Fifty Pianos, Melodeons and Organs of s first
class makers, At Low Prices For Cash, or one
quarter cash and the balance in Monthly install
ments. Second hand Instrument at great bar
gains Illustrated Catalogue mailed Ware
rooms, 48l Broadway, New York.
HORACE WATERS.
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HOUSEK EEPERS +!
HOUSEK EEPERS I
Men-W Women-and Children
Men-Women-and Children
READ-READ.

READ-READ.
Cooling to Scalds and Burns
Soothing to all painful wounds, Ge''
Healing to all Sores, Ulcers, &c
tCOSTARS' BUCKTHORN SALVE
Is the most extraordinary sALvE ever known. Its
power of Soothing and Healing for all Cuts, Burns,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Chapped Hands and Skin,
for Sore Nipples, for Piles, &c., tse-is without a
parallel One person says of it, 4 would not be
without Box in my House, if it cost $500, or
had to travel all the way to New York.
NJ 7. Eusutng Re1os, Sept. 81
All Druggists in Bedford sell it.
''That Cough viii Kill you"
Try "Costar's" Cough Remedy.
"Colds and Hoarseness lead to death,
Try 'Costar's" Cough Remedy.
"For Croups-Whooping Coughs, &C.
Try "Costar's" Cough Remedy.
''Costar says I is the best in the wide world
and if he says so-its True-its True-its True /;
and say Try it-Try it--Try it," Morning
Paper, Aag. 26.
azg All Druggists in BEDFORD sell it,
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VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE

VALUABLE LAND EOR SALE
The undersigned offers for sale the follow
ing valuable bodies Of land
THREE CHOICE TRACTS OF LAND,
containing 100 each, situated on the Illinois
Central Railroad, in Champaign county, State OF
Illinois, miles from the city OF Urbana, and one
mile from ReDtual Station on said Railroad. Two
of the tracts adJOin, and one of them has never
failing pond of water upon it The city Of Urbana
contains about 1900 inhabitants. Champaign
the greatest wheat growing county in Illinois.
ALso-One.f fourth Of a tract Of land, situated
in Broad Top township, Bedford county, contain
ing about As acres, with all the coal veinsof Broad
Top running through it.
ALso- Three Lots tn tie torn Of Coatmont.
Huntingdon county.
Jan 26, '66-tf F. c. REAMER
THOR SALE OR TRADE.
tracts, of 1850 acres each, within three miles o.
depot on the Union Pacific Railroad, back Of
Omaha.
/ tract of bottom land, tirlbered and praire, two
miles from Omaha city
third of 1000 acres in Fulton county, Pa,
including valuable ore, mineral and timber lands,
near Fort Lttleton
Over 4, 900 acres of valuable ore, coal and tim
ber lands in West Virginia.
Also-320 acres of land in Woodbury. CO., Iowa.
ALS0-Twenty-fve one acre lots, adjoining the
borough of Bedford, with limestone rock for kiln
or quarry, on the upper end of each.
so acres IN Franklin Co., lows.
Also.
lots of ground, in Bedford. 60 by 24O ft former
ly part Of the Lyons estate.
ALso-The Amos Farm of lO9 acres, adjoining
Bedford
ALso-A Farm of 107 acres in Harrison town'p.
Also, acres near Bedford with houses, Stable
and brick yard.
o. E. SHANNON,
jun21, '67yI Bedford, Pa
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SOMETHING NEW!- Livery one
- their own Artist. Desirable for ladies or
gentlemen Address BELTZ &, JOHNSON,
ap.23ln3 Homecoming, Md
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BRIDE AND RRIDEGRoOM. Essays
for Young Mon on the interesting relation OF
Bridegroom to Rride IN the Institution Of Mar
riage,--a Guide to matrimonial felicity, and true
happiness. Sent by mail in sealed lstter enVel-
pes.free of charge. Address, HOWARD AsSo-
CITATION, Box P, Philadelphia, Pa.
aug26 6Syl
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MAGNOLIA TER.-Superior to the
best imported German Cologne, and
sold at half the price
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