The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-03-19
PHILADELPHIA.
Correspondence to the Bedford Gazette

TO know that immense preparations are
being made by the |. o. o. f. for the
Semi-Centennial Anniversary in April
next. 1t is estimated that 40, 900, (that's
large, but so 'they" say in full regaiia
will be in procession. MAY we be
there to see." But when it comes off.
we hope to give you an extended ac-
count. Now we imagine Bedford is
putting herself in order to attend, in
white gloves, white aprons and high
beavers, and shining yokes, headed by
our friend DR.. H., the Grand Archon,
Is that the word 2 and keeping step
with 10000! We can say to the mem
bers there that, theycan come with the
Interpretation of something grand and
we guarantee them entire realization.
AT least, we, who are outside, can hear
the note of preparation and notice an
activity commensurate with all that is
proposed. We believe the Order to
be in the advance in membership of
any other beneficial Society in this
country, and it deserves all the pros
perity that has attended il. The Semi
Centennial will give it another shove
in the rightdirection. May itsshadow
like its virtues, increase.
FAIRMOUNT PARK.
We write of the Park, because to-day
Mar. 9th) we feel like the fever for
country glimpses hao US. tits a grand
day, warm, mellow and shiny, and
every body is out on promenade. We
have had fast drive through Fair
mount, and know something Of its
magnificent distances" and enjoyed
scenes such as we used to amid the
everlasting hills and wild grandure
Of your county. You can drive in
this Park a distance the same as from
Bedford to Schellsburg. The scenery
is varied and exceedingly romantic
Along the Wissahickon, when Sum
mer is in full robe, you will see, not
only Lovers Retreats" in abundance,
but also weird hooks nesting under
bending pines, and moss grown COW
erts where the warm sun rays cOquette
with the leaves Of the trees, and a nice
little handful Of air toys with the way
ing grass. There is no need of scoop
ing our little pools and basins for lakes,
as they oin the Central Park, n. y,
or constructing artificial water brooks,
or mending up with Art what Nature
has neglected TO do. 1t is just as you
want it, not d flower garden or ''posy
bed" but grand, rugged, original
piece Of old nature where you may get
rid Of ''pent up Utica" and breathe
full breakers of fresh air, and get great
thoughts and feel a better spirit.
What a blessing such place is to
tired bodies, and panied eyes, and
Over-Worked minds Woods, waters
and rocks always carry in them an in
spiration and power; and that city
which has the most loop holes like
these enjoys the highest spiritual and
physical superiority. Philadelphia is
dotted all over with cosy little parks
where you can rest from the heat and
hustle of the streets, and where little
oh i1rI-o.,- e->-. Pig via, tire squirrels
and deer Or drive the hoop over the
shaded walks but in Fairmount you
can enjoy broader sweep with a team
at any pace over the gravelled roads,
under the great old pines and row
along the banks of the river with its
graceful curves and solemn steps, and
come back from this feast of Nature,
wiser, betterand happier. Truly it was
a dictate of pure humanity to secure
this ground from the inroads Of brick,
mortar and marble, and hedge it for
the comfort and health Of the inhabi-
tants.
MULTUAI IN PARyO.
When Mercury went down last week,
Rink balls went up, and a grand time
the skaters had. But up goes the
quicksilver again, and down go the
balls. And 50 we may see how the
world wags.
The death warrant of Twitchell has
been signed by the Governor. 1t was
reported that he had made a confess
ion, but that is not certain. There is
no doubt some revelations have been
made to his spiritual adviser, but the
nature of them are not yet communica-
ted
We were at the opening of Homer's
dry good establishment on Chestnut
last week. The building is marble
front, five stories high and one of the
most elegant in the city. There was
a continuous crowd pouring in and
out during the entire day, and the
scene and array, with the fashion and
costly attire Of the lady visitors, was
such as is seldom witnessed.
The Belmont Grammar School on
41st near Myrtle, was opened with APP
and interesting ceremonies
to day, consisting of addresses, recita-
taous, dialogues, etc. intersperscd with
vocal and instrumental music. The
building is four stories high, of gray
stone, massive in structure, and sur
rounded with large campus. This
part of the city contains some of the
most elegant private edifces to be
found, and is rapidly filling up.
We are in the reign of mud. Cross
ings buried under mud. Pavements
and streets deluged in mud. You are
splashed with mud. Red balmorais
are furbeIoWed with mud. Mud on
lainty gaiters. Mud on your hat.
Mud all over. Boot blacks are in glee:
Hurrah for mud Theyarc coming the