davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wilmington journal., 1869-02-12

By Mr.. Pearson A resolution requiring
the Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds to provide means for the State
Geologist to analyze all kinds of soil, min
erals, marls, &C., and keep them on exhI-
bition at his Office, in the city of Raleigh.
Lies over.
By Mr.. Mendenhall A resolution au-
thorizing the Board of Education to sell
the stock owned by the Public School
fund in the Wilmington and Manchester
Railroad.
A proposition from ". T. Walters ac-
companied the resolution to buy the stock
belonging to said fund, in both the Will
mington and Manchester, and Wilmington
and Weldon Railroads.
Both the resolutions and proposition
went over under the rules.
On motion of Mr.. Estes. the rules were
suspended and the bill entitled an act to
raise revenue was taken up.
The bill being opened to amendment as
a whole, Mr.. Hodnett moved in Glass l,
section 1, line 2, which provides for an
ad ualersm tax of two-ffths of one per cent.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04
NICELY CAUGHT.

At the masked fireman's ball in New
Orleans, a few weeks ago, gay and
handsome man who had refused to
take his wife to the ball On the plea of
business. was struck by a stranger, a
lady in mask. Ou her he exerted all
his destinations.
''Oh, sir, you quite put me out with
your flattery! | suspect you are mar
ried man." said the lady.
mo indeed but / confess willing
ness to get married since | had the
pleasure of seeing you," was the gall
liant reply.
"Indeed but you haven't seen my
face yet"
"No, but know it is beautiful
The exquisite grace which accompa-
nies every thing you do and say tells
me as much"
"Indeed !"
II think so; but you will no longer
deny me that satisfaction; for | assure
you, lady, am deeply in love-"
"Indeed ~
"It is true. Until 1 met you to-
night, women have looked to me home
ly and commonplace"
"Oh, you are jestiing."
''Indeed, ] am not"
"And you never loved any one be
fore?n
"Never! Your sex appeared to me
always deceitful, and my heart refused
them all sympathy, but for you I feel
a passionate attraction | have no pow
er or inclination to resist"
"Can this be true 2"
''It is, indeed"
"And you wish to see my facet"
"I am mad with impatience, since
it will be the only face my heart will
ever mirror. 1t has upon 1t now
no rival impression.
"You are so persuasive / can no lon
ger deny you the privilege-look !"
and the mask was removed.
"The deyil," said the discomftted
benedict, induiging in prolonged
whistle.
"Oh, no my dear, only the face that
has no rival impression upon your
heart.n
Say, Mary, let's call 1t square and
go home.n
ST think we'd BETTER"
And they went.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04

KNOWING WHOM TO KICK.-The
late Col. McClung, of Mississippi,
once got into dispute in the Office of
the Prentiss House at Vicksburg, with
rowdy, when, to end the matter
without delay, he took the rowly by
the "nap of the neck" led him to the
door and kicked him into the street.
The kicked picked himself UP, walk
ed away, and here the matter ended.
Some weeks after, MeClqng was in
New Orleans, and when walking up
st. Charles street saw the fellow he
had kicked out of the Prentiss House
kicking third party out of drink
ing saloon. McClqpg walked up to
his old acquaintance, 0noe kicked but
now the kicker, and after scanning
him ci,ccssaalv. said;
"L.ook here, my fine fellow, are you
not the man kicked out OF the Prem.
tiss House the other day ?"
softly, softly, Colonel" replied
the rowdy, taking him by the arm,
"don't mention it-pm the man-but
you and / know whom to kick -
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04
An OCEAN or SNAKES.
A Ship Passes Through writhinG Mass
of Reptiles.

I
The statement published in last Sun
days Times that the steamship Mexi-
co, Captain Pittfield, when on her last
trip, off the Tortugas, steamed through
a tangled mass of snakes of all sizes,
has become subject of much comment.
''Snake stories'' are proverbially uDcer-
tain, but we are now enabled authori-
tatively TO declare that this particular
one may safely be relied upon.
Our original account was incorrect
in one particular only. Instead OF
two hours and half, as stated, the
Mexico was more than one hour and
half in passing through this horrible
mass of writhing reptiles. They
were of all sizes, from the ordinary
green water snakes of two feet to mon
sterS-genuine sea serpents-of four
teen feet in length. The largest snakes,
when the swell produced by the
movement of the vessel reached them
would, we are informed, partly raise
themselves up from the water, as in. the
attitude of striking, and dart out their
tongues wickedly at the waves. The
greatest interest, as was natural, was
manifested by those on board the Mex
leo. Decipline was forgotten, and the
captain, officers, passengers, crew and
ship boys stood in common by the sides
looking on a sight that, so far as shown
by sea annals, has never yet been
witnessed by those who have gone
down to the sea in ships" which
may, possibly, never greet human eyes
again. We can think of no valid ex-
PLANTATION on the subject unless il be
taking our own inspiration of the
''day"-that the shade of that famous
snake destroyer, on the approach of his
anniversary, has been wandering in
Florida, and has shown that he has
lost none of his old skill by driving off
in one mass its myriads of reptiles from
the coast.
Seriously speaking, however, the
presence of these snakes in the waters
off the Tortugas is remarkable occur
renee, one that may properly claim
the attention of the scientific. One
fact at least is proven. That fact is
that under some special revulsion of
the laws ordinarily controlling them,
snakes may live in salt water. After
this experience, the existence of the
mysterious sea serpent becomes again
an "open question"
Our authority for this statement is
Capt. o. A. PitfieId himself, who ex-
presses himself ready to vouch for eve
ry particular as here recorded. .-Netc
Orleans Times
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04

An Irishman, noticing woman
pass along the street, spied two strips
pending from under the lady's cloak.
Not knowing that they were sty led
sashes; and were hanging in the right
place, he exclaimed. "Faith, ma'am,
your gallasses are untied,n
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04

Lamartine once replied to mob
that demanded his head: "That would
be greatly to your advantage. for if
you had it ON your shoulders you
would be more sensible" The crowd
laughed and went away.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04
HooFLAND's GERMAN TONIC

is combination of all the ingredients of the Bit
ters, with PURE Santa Cruz Rum. Orange, etc 1t
Is used for the diseases the Bitters in case
where some pure alcoholic stimulus is required.
You will bear in mind that these remedies are en-
tirely different from any others advertised for the
cure of the diseases named, these being scientific
preparations of medicinal extracts, while the 9TH
ers are mere decocti0ns of rum in some form. The
TONIC is decidedly one of the most pleasant and
agreeable remedies ever offered TO the public Its
taste is exquisite tits pleasure to take it, while
its lifs-giYing, exhilarating, and medicinal quail
ties have caused il to be known the greatest of
all tonics
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04

WASN'T ACQUAINTED" il
it," said one of our school-marms to 8
young scapegrace who had caused hel
much trouble by her bad conduct
"why is it you behaved so well when
you first came to school, and are so dis
obedient now?" Because" said
young hopeful, looking up into the
teachers face, II wasn't much ac
quainted then.'i
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04

A Sunday School teacher was not q
little surprised one day to find a coun-
terfeit shilling among the coppers the
donor was pointed out to him. "Did-
MT you know that it was good for moth
tng?" said the teacher. Eyes, "
answered the boy. 81 didn't s'pose
the heathens would know the differ
eace,n
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04
DEBILITY.

There is no medicine equal to Hollands Ger
Tan Tbav Etto5s ie5 or Tonic in cases Of DEBILITY
system, strengthen Il the appetite, cause an
enjoyment of the food, enable the stomach TO di-
gest it, purify the blood, give a good, sound,
healthy complexion, eradicate the yellow tinge
from the eye, impart bloom to the cheeks, and
change the patient from short breathed, enact
ated weak, and nervous invalid, to a full-faced,
stout, and vigorous person.
Weak and Delicate Children are
made strong by using the Bitters or Tonic. In
fact they are Family Medicines. They can be
administered with perfect safety to child three
months old, the most delicate female, or man of
ninety.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04

Come here, you young scamp, and
get sound Spanking" Scholar
''You hain't got no right to spank me,
and the copy you set sez so." Teach
er-"I should like to hear you read
that eopy.m Scholar treads) )-"Let all
the ends thou aimest at be thy coun-
trV's y
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04

A countrywoman in New York
visited Stewards, "Such heaps of
goods Such lots of people!" "And
then," said she, "there were SO many
pretty little boys named Cash, and all
about the same size! l didn't see
Mrs. Cash; but l tell you she's got
MIGHTY smart set of Young ones =:
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04

1t is curious fact that, though rain
keeps thousands away from church
on Sunday, it does not deter single
man from attending to his business on
week davs.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04

A rowdy Intending to be witty, thus
accosted a lady in the street. Madam,
can you inform me where / can see
the elephant?" "No, but if | had a
looking glass I'd show you very
large monkey" The rowdy slopeo.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04

A TEACHER was explaining to lit
tie girl the meaning of the wordn GU.
ticle." ''What is that all over my
face and hands ?" said he. "Its
freckles, sir,n answered the little cher
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04

THREE suggestions-First: Go to no
place where you cannot ask God to go
with you. Second; Engage In on
business which you cannot ask God to
bless. Third: Indulge in no pleasure
for which you cannot return thanks to
God
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04

ever known and win cure all diseases resulting
from bad blood. Keep your blood pure keep
your Liver in order, T keep your digestive
organs in a sound \ healthy condition. by
the use of these RENE IL dies, and no diseases
will ever assail you. The best men in the country
recommend them. If years Of honest reputation
go for anything, you must try these preparations.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04

To teach one to help oneself, the
Spaniards say, drawing, the smile from
lot porridge, "He who hath N J nth o
his own should not bid any one else
bfo.x, -
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04
FROM HON. GEO. W. WOODWARD,

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylva-
MIA.
PHILADELPHIA, March l6, 1857.
] find that ''Hoohands German Bitters" is not
an Intoxicating beverage, but is good tonic, use
full in disorders of tho digestive organs, and of
great benefit in cases Of debility and want of ner-
vous action in the system.
Yours Truly,
GEO W. WOODWARD.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04

Why Is a son who objects to his me-
theirs second marriage like an exhaus-
ted pedestrian Because he can't go
step farther.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04
FROM REV. JOSEPH H. KENNARD, D. D.,

FROM REV. JOSEPH H. KENNARD, D. D.,
Pastor of the Tenth Baptist Church, Philadelphia
DR. JAcKsos-DEAR SIR II have been fire.
quently requested to connect my name with
concentrations of different kinds Of medicines, but
regarding the practice out of my appropriate
sphere, have in all cases declined; but with a
clear proof in various instances, and particularly
in my own family, Of the usefulness of DIR. HOof-
lands German Bitters, | depart for once from
my usual course, to express my full conviction
that for general debility Of the system, and es-
and valuable prepars tion; In some cases
it may fail hnt usual 4 ly, doubt not, it
will be veEy beneficial TO those who suffer from the
above causes. Yours, very respectfully,
J. II. KENNAHD,
Eigth, below Coates Street.
CAUTION.
Hoofand's German Remedies are counterfeited
The Genuine have the signature of c. M. JACK
SON on the front Of the outside wrapper Of each
bottle, and the name of the article blown in each
bottle. All others are eoprt&teit-
Price of the Bitters, 81 per bottle;
Or, a half dozen for $5.
Price of the Tonic, 81 80 per bottle
Or, a half dozen for 81 80.
Inc tonic is put up N quart Dottles
Recollect that it is Dr. HoOHands German
Remedies that are so universally used and so
highly recommended n and do not allow the
GsefEs ee a he man ust s' as goos bs
cause he makes Larger pre6t omit. Those RENE
dies viii be sent by express to any legality upon
application to the
PRINCIPAL OFFICE,
At the German Medicine Store.
No. s2l ARCH STREET, Philadelphia.
CHAs. NJ. EVANS,
PROPRIETOR.
Formerly C. NJ. JACKSON & Co.
These Remedies are for sale by Druggists, Store
keepers and Medicine Dealers everywhere.
Do not forget TO szamtae tAe artie,ssvoH 5Ag
Tn order to ger TIE genuine.
may29 6Syl
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04
FROM HON. JAMES THOMPSON

Judge of the Supreme Conrt of Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA, April 2S, 1866.
I consider Hoofand's German Bitters'' valua-
ton alS SaS oT Dyspop = % can nss certify " this a fsom
my experience of 10. L n Yours, with respect
JAMES THOMPSON.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04

These ports have foreign commerce of $780,
100000, and an enormous domestic trade, besides
which we have the immense internal commerce of
the Empire, rsdiating from these points, through
its canals and nayigable rivers.
The cable being laid, this company proposes
erecting land lines, and establishing speedy and
trustworthy means of communication, which must
command there, eyerywhers else, the commu-
nieatiOns of the Government, of business, and of
social life especially in China. She has postal
system, and her suiy means now of accommodating
information is by eouriers on land, and by steam
ers on water
The Western World knows chat China is a very
large country, in the main denseiy peopled; but
few yet realize that she contains more than a third
of the human race. The latest returns made to
her central authorities fOr taxing purposes by the
local magistrate make her population FoRF hun
dred and Fourteen millions, and this is more
likely to be under than over the actual aggregate.
Nearly all Of these, who are over ten years old,
not only can but do read and write. Her eiEili-
zation is peculiar, but her literature is extern
sive that of Europe. China is land of teach
and traders; and the latter are exceedingly
quick to avail themselves of every proaered facili-
ty for procuring early information. 1t is observed
in California that the Chinese make great Of
the telegraph, though it there transmits messages
in English alone. To-day great numbers of feet
steamers owned by Chinese merchants, and
used by them exclusively for the transmission Of
early intelligence If the telegraph we propose
connecting all their great sesports, were now IN
existence, it is believed that its business would
pay the cost within the first two years Of its sue
cessful operation, and would steadily increase
thereafter
No enterprise commends itself as in greater
degree renumerative to capitalists, and to our
whole people. 1t is of vast national Importance
commercially, politically and evangelically.
ty-The stock of this Company has been
qualifedly recommended to capitalists and bust
ness men, as desirable investment by editorial
articles in the New York Herald, Tribune,
World Times, Post, EzpreSs, Independent, and
in the Philadelphia North american, Press,
Ledger, Inquirer, Age, Bulletin and Telegraph.
Shares of this company, TO limited number,
may be obtained at $50 each, $40 payable down,
SIS on the 1st of November, and S25 payable in
monthly instalments of $3.50 each, commencing
December l. 1863, ON application to
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04
HooFLAND's GERMAN BITTERs

is entirely vegetable and contains no liquor 1t
is a compound Of Fluid Extracts The Roots,
Herbs, and Barks from which these extracts are
made, are gathered in Germany. All the medi-
cinal virtueus are ex ~ tracted from them by
a scientific Chemist These extracts are
then forwarded TO this ~ country to be used ex-
pressy for the manufacture Of these Bitters.
There is no alcoholic substance Of any kind used
in cOmpounding the Bitters, hence it is the only
Bitters that can be used in cgses where alcoholic
stimulants are not advisable.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04

#One square to occupy one inch OF space
JOB PRINTING, of every kind, done with
neatness and dispatch TIE GAZETTE OFFICE has
just been reftted with Power Press snd new type,
and everything in the Printing line can be execu-
ted in the most artistic manner and at the lowest
rates-TERMS CASH
EP Al ters should be addressd to
MEYERS & MENGEL,
Publishers.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04

Nj p. SPIDEL,
HOUSE PAINTER AND PAPER HANGER,
BEDFORD PA.
All Kinds Of Painting, Graining, Paper hang
ing, he, done at the shortest NOTICE
Orders solicited.
apr23m3.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04
DREXEL & CO.,
81 South Third Street,
PHILADELPHIA.

Shares can be obtained in Bedford by appliea-
ton to Reed Schell, Bankers who author
lied to receive subscriptions, and can give ell
cessary information on the subject. sept25yI
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04
TERMS OF PUBLICATION.


THE BEDFORD GAZETTE is published every Fri
dsv morning by MEYERS 8 MBxsEL, at 81 90 per
annum, If paid strictly adranes 81 so if paid
within six months; $500 if not paid within six
months Al subscription accounts MUST Be
ssttfed annually. No paper viii be sentOut Of
the State unless paid for ADVANCE, and all such
inscriptions viii invariably be discontinued at
the expiration Of the time for which they are
aid.
All ADVERTISEMENTS for less term than
three months TEN CENTS per line for each In
sertion Special notices one-haif additional All
resolutions of Associations; communications of
limited or individual interest, and notices of
riages and deaths exceeding Eve lines, ten cents
per line Editorial notices fifteen cents per line.
All legal Notices Of evsry Kind, and Orphans
Court and judicial Sales, are required By iaa0
{ be published ia both papers Published tR this
place
B- All advertising due after first insertion.
A liberal discount is made to persons advertising
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04

TUE INQUIRER
B o O X S T o R E,
opposite the Msngel House,
BEDFORD, PA
The proprietor takes pleasure in Offering to the
public the following articles belonging 70 the
Book Business, at CITY RETAIL PRICES:
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS.
VELS.
BIBLES, HYMN BOOKS, &C:
Large Family Bibles,
Small Bibles
Medium Bibles,
Lutheran Hymn Books,
Methodist Hymn Books,
Smiths Dictionary Of the Bible,
History Of the Books Of the Bible,
Pilgrims Progress, &c, &c, &e.
Episcopal Prayer Books,
Presbyterian Hymn Books,
SCHOOL BOOKS.
TOY BOOKS.
STATIONERY,
Congress, Legal
Record, Foolseap,
Letter Congress Letter.
Sermon, Commercial Note,
Ladies Gilt, Ladies' ootayo,
Bath Post, Damask Laid Note
Cream Laid Note Envelopes, &c
WALL PAPER.
Several Hundred Different Figures, the Largest
lot ever brought TO Bedford county, for
sale st prices CHEAPER THAN
EVER SOLD in Bedford.
BLANK BOOKS.
Day Books, Ledgers,
Account Books, Cash Books,
Pocket Ledgers. Time Books,
Money Books Pocket Books,
INKS AND INKSTANDS.
Barometer lnkstsnds,
GuttS Pereha,
Cocoa and
Morocco Spring Pocket Inkstands,
Glass and Ordinary Stands for Schools
Flat Glass Ink Wells and Rack,
Arnold's Writing Fluids,
Hover's Inks
Carmine Inks, Purple Inks,
Charltons Inks
Eukolon for pasting, &c.
PENS AND PENCILS.
Hoilowbush & Careys, Payson,
Dunton, and ScribRer's Pens,
Clark's lndellible, Fabers Tablet,
COhens Eagle,
Office, Faber's
Guttknecht's Carpenters Pencils.
PERIODICALS.
Atlantic Monthly,
Harper's Magazine,
Madame Demorest's Mirror of Fashions,
Eectic Magazine,
Godeys Lady's Book,
Galaxy
Lady's Friend,
Ladies' Repository
Our Young Folks,
Yankee Notions,
Budget Of Fun
Jolly Joker
Phunny Phellow,
Lippncott's Magazine
kiverEide Magazine,
Waverly Magazine
Ballou's Magazine,
Gsrdners Monthly.
Harper's Weekly,
Frank Leslie's Illustrated,
Chimney Corner,
New York Ledger
New York Weekly
Harper's Bazar
Every Saturday
Putnam's Monthly Magazine,
ArthGrs Home Magazine,
oliver Optics Boys and Girls Magazine &C.
Constantly on hand to aceomodate those who want
to purchase living reading matter.
only part of the vast number of articles per-
tanning TO the Book and Stationery business,
which We sre prepared TO sell cheaper than the
cheapest, are above enumerated Give rs a call
We buy and sell for CASH and BY this arrange
ment We expect 70 sell as cheap as goods of this
class are sold anywhere
jan29, 'yI
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04

HON. A. K. MCCLURE, Philadelphia, Solicitor
The Chinese Government having Through the
Hon. Anson Burlingame) conceded to this Com
pany the privilege of connecting the great sea-
ports Of the Empire by submarine electric tele-
graph cable, we propose commencing operations
in China and laying down a line of nine hundred
miles at once hetween the Following mort : viz
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04

THEY CURED T0UR
FATHERS AND MOTHERS,
And win cure you and your children. They are
%ss1 d. sssatsz Bs5fs, q To1s:
thing like one; but good, honest, reliable medi-
enes. They
The greatest kHotoR remedies for
Liver Complaint,
DYSPEPSIA,
Nervous Debility,
JAUNDIJE,
Diseases of the Kidneys,
ERUPTI0NS OF THE SKIN,
and all Diseases arising from Disordered Liver,
stomach, or
LNPURITY OF THE BLOOD.
Constipation, Flatulence, Inward Piles, Fulne
of Blood to the Head Acidity of the Stomach
Nausea, Heartburn, Disgust for Food, Full
ness or Weight in the Stomach, Sour Eruc-
tatons, Sinking or Fluttering at the
Pit of the Stomach Swimming of the
Head, Hurried or Difficult Breathing,
Fluttering at the y Heart, Choking or
sufocating sensa tions when in Lying
Posture, Dimness of ~ Vision, Dots or Webs
before the sight, Dull Pain in the Head, Def
cheney of Perspiration, Yelowness ofthe Skin
and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Back, Chest
Limbs, etc. Sudden Flushes of Heat,
Burning in the Flesh, Constant Imagi-
nings Of Evil and Great Depression of Spirits.
III these indicate diseases ofthe Lacsr or Dr.
,gss1ve Organs, combined NTH impure bto0d.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-06-04
Blood Purifiers

These remedies are the best