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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-05-14
THESE NoTES
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS.

The Mohammedan new year was in
augurated on the 9Th inst. at Constan-
tinople by grand reception and
speech by the Sultan, in which the set
tIement of the difficulties with Greece,
the pacification of Crete and the friend
ly relations of Turkey with the rest of
the world, were referred to with salts
faction.
A Cuban Constitution guaranteeing
to that Island a republican form of
government has been manufactured at
Washington, and is to be presented to
the insurgents for their consideration.
The Constitution so framed provides
for annexation and the creation of one
or more States out Of the Island of Gu
ba.
Deserters from the 89th regiment of
United States infantry, now in Texas,
shot and instantly killed recently
Brevet Captain Herkness, who was in
pursuit of them. The deserters were
arrested and taken to Fort Bliss.
The blanFs on which telegraphic
messages are written to be sent over
the Western Union Telegraph Line
must be stamped five-oent stamp, un-
der the decision of the Commissioner
of Internal Revenue.
The Indians in the Southwest dis
trict of the Indian Territory are disaf-
fected. Some of the bands have al
ready gone North of the Arkansas riv-
er preparatory to recommending hos
tilities,
The fruit crop in part of Union
county, Illinois, has been destroyed by
fearful hail storm. Many of the hail
stones measured from l to p inches in
diameter, and some are described as
large as mans fist.
Edwin r. Cotton, the missing Ad-
ans Express agent, from Springfield,
Mass, has been seen in London by q
person who knows him,
American assurance is going to force
the telegraph on Chinese stupidity.
Burlingame has procured grant for
a cable between Canton and Shanghae
to begin with.
His Majesty, the King, of the Sand
Wich Islands, came near being knock
ed in the head and killed by cocoa
nut which fell the other day, while he
was walking i'm his grove.
A revolution has occurred in the In
ternal Revenue Bureau at Washington
The prominent officials, with but one
exception, connected with the COm-
missioner's Office during Mr.. Rollins
administration, have been removed.
A forger known as Bent Drake, alias
Benton, was arrested in Worcester,
Mass, on charge of foleniously OBJ
tanning $l2, 500 from the First Nation
al Bank at ST. Clairsville.
The last tie to be laid on the Central
Pacific Railroad is'made of California
laural, mounted with silver, and it will
be accompanied by a spike of solid
gold.
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THE RIGHT SPIRIT.

We are glad TO notice that the DEM
ocratic press speaks in no uncertain
tone in regard to the fraud which the
radicals are now engaged in perpetra-
ting. The right of the people to con-
troll the elective franchise, right re-
served to them at the formation of the
go vernment, is about to be taken from
them without their consent. The XVIII
A Amendment is to be fraudulently adoF-
ted, through the compulsion of Vir-
ginia, Texas and Mississippi, at the
point Of the bayonet, and without sub
mitting it to popular vote in any of
the Northern States. Thus fraud and
force are employed by the radicals to
accomplish their infamous plans. Shall
we submit to the consummatiOn OF this
outrage upon civil liberty and popular
rights? Shall we submit and acknoWl-
edge ourselves the willing vassals of
the corrupt oligarcIy which now rules
this country? For one, we say, NO,
NEVER! The battle for the restora-
tion of the government of our fathers,
must come sooner or later. 1t might
as well begin now. Let the Democrat
ic party but say, with one voice, This
gieted thing shall not be done, and it
will not be done. In this connection
we commend the following from the
Titusville Star, as having 'the ring of
the true metal y:
nThe adoption of this XVIII Amend
ment would be a long stride towards
consolidation, for il would strip from
the several States the right to control
the question of suffrage within their
respective borders, question over
which they should most certainly have
control for the safety and honor of the
State. The Republicans of Rhode Is
land take this view of it, and we don't
believe that the discipline of party will
he sufficiently strong to force them in
TO the adoption of the Amendment. A
large majority of the people of three.
fourths of the States and perhaps more,
would repudiate the whole scheme, if
thew could in any way get at the ques-
tior. The leading radicals wish to
hurry it through before the people can
have an opportunity TO act. But we
honestly believe that if the States are
to be broken down and destroyed by
that child of their own creation-the
general governmental must be efIec-
led by the bloodiest revolution Of
which we have any record in the his
tory Of the world. This may be scout
ed at as mere talk. But we do not be-
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COMMISSIONER

Toths Democratic Voters o. Bedford County:
The undersigned respectfully announeeshimself
as a candidate for the Democrats nomination for
Commissioner ard pledges himself to support the
whole Democratic ticket at the next General
Election. GEORGE ELDERS n
Harrison Up.
To The Democratic Voters Of Bsaford County:
The undersigned resreetfaly announces himself
as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for
Commissioner, and pledges himself to support the
whole Democratic Ticket at the next General
Election. JAMES NJ. SLEEK y
Union tip.
To the Democratic Voters Of Bedf0rd County
The undersigned respectfully announces him
self candidate for the Democratic nomination
for Commissioner, and pledges himself to support
the whole Democratic Ticket at the next General
Election. |. T. REIGHARD.
To the Democratic Voters Of Bstlford County
The undersigned respectfully announces himself
Commissioner, and pledges himself to support the
whole Democratic Ticket at the next General
Election WIN. P. NICKEL 4
Bedford tp.
To tEs Democratic Voters Of Bsdjo CoNWty.
The undersigned respectfully announces himself
as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for
Commissioner and pledges himself to support the
whole Democratic Ticket at the next General
Election. JN0. S. RRuMRAUGH
South Woodbury. tp.
Tb The Democratic Voters Of BeeLford County:
The undersigned respectfully announces himself
as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for
Commissioner, and pledges himsslf to support the
whole Democratic Ticket at the next General E.
lection. IL T. DIEHL.#
Colerain tp.
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THE REGISTRY LAW.


We publish, in this issue, the piece
ofinfernal deviltry, enacted by the last
legislature, known as the Registry
Law. We hope every active Demo
crat win cafefully study its provisions,
and prepare for the work which it i'm
poses upon the people. Democratic
Assessors and Election Officers,
especially, should acquaint them
selves thoroughly with its character.
1t will be observed that this law
levels q severe blow at the rights of
naturalized citizens. 1t makes broad
distinction between that class and ma
tive citizens. Every naturalized voter
must produce his papers to the Asses
sor and to the Election boards, and
the latter are required to stamp upon
them the word voted with the date
at which the vote was given. The
only exception is where such citizens
have been voters in the district in
which they offer to vote, during five
consecutive years. In such case the
Assessor will put their names upon
his list without requiring the exhibit
tfon Of their papers. They must, how
ever exhibit their papers to the elec-
ton board, unless they have been ten
consecutive years voters in the district.
1t is, therefore, highly important that
naturalized citizens who have lost
their papers, at once take steps to have
them renewed, otherwise they will
lose the rights of American citizens.
Let this matter be looked after by our
alien born friends, and we would sug
gest that the active Democrats in each
district make it their business to see
that naturalized citizens are informed
concerning this law and that they OBJ
tain the necessary papers. Meanwhile,
if there is foreign-born citizen who
is willing to swallow the Registry dose
prescribed for him by the radical party,
let him remain disfranchised, as he
deserves to be.
This radical scheme to disfranchise
and hamper the people in the exercise
of the right of suffrage, will cost Bed
ford county at least s., 900 and perhaps
$1,000.
1t will not prevent frauds, for the
same thing has been tried in other
states and has proved complete fail
ure. 1t is in force in New York, and
vet the radicals themselves claim that
immense frauds are committed at the
elections in that state. Besides it is
unconstitutional. 1t will not be
brought before the Supreme Court,
this wear, because two of the Judges,
Read and Agnew, controlled by parti-
zan influences, last year placed them
selves on record in its favor, and the
third one, Williams, will be the radi-
cal nominee for reelection this fall.
With a court thus constituted, what
hope would there be for just and inn
partial decision? The only remedy
that remains, is for the people to or
ganize for the election of a Governor
and Legislature which will undo this
wicked work. Shall it be done?
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THE new assignments of officers of
the army to duty, refer to military de-
partnentS and districts as if the coun-
try were in a state of war, and was sub
divided no longer into political states,
but merely into great military divi-
sions under the orders ofthe Comman-
der-in-chief in the chair of the Presi-
dent. Thus, one officer is ordered TO
the Division of Missouri. another to
the Department of the East, third to
the Department of Dakotah, and
fourth to the Division of the q tlantie.
How long will it be until the rude
phraseology of war shall be dropped ?
Thereare no longer any great military
departments occupied by vast armies,
or overFun by provost marshals and
recruiting sergeants. Good taste ard
good sense require that the high sound
ing lists of military departments and
divisions should not be pOmpOusly pa
raded in army orders before the people.
With an army of less than fifty thous-
and men in a nation of forty millions
of peaceful inhabitants, this dividing
oF tho country, into GRAND military di-
visions is ridiculous. The divisions Of
this country are the political ones of
States, counties and territories, and not
military departments which are prac-
tically of no more use than the shining
epaulet or gold lace, but may amuse
the vanity of the soldier. Let us have
| npacp
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LEGAL ADVERTISING law re.
quiring legal advertisements, such as
Executors and Administrators No
Gces, Orphans Court Sales, Auditors
Notices, &C., to be published in the
two papers having the largest eircula-
ton, has been changed, As the law
now stands, it requires the publication
of all legal notices in tco papers, one Of
each political party. OF course this
makes the GAZETTE one of the medi-
ums through which all such advertis-
ing must be done. Administrators,
Executors, auditors, &C., will please
take notice. w3
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TO fhe Democratic Voters Of Bedford Cou,sfys
The undersigned respectfully announces himself
A. a candidate for the Democratic nomination for
Poor Director, and pledges himself to support the
Whole nemocratie ticket at the next General E
Iecfson GEORGE BEEGLE
Sl. Clair tp.
To tie Democratic Voters Of Bedford County
The undersigned respectfully announces himself
as candidate for the Democratic nomination Tor
Poor Director, and pledges himself to support the
whole Democratic Ticket ut the next General
Election FREDERICK SCHNABLf
Bedford township.
To tie Democratic Voters Of Bedford eoNntg:
The undersigned respectfully announces himself
a candidate for the Democratic nomination for
Poor Director, and pledges himself TO support the
whole Democratic Ticket at the next General h
lection SIMON BRUMBAUGH,
Middle Woodbury. tp
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WHAT do those Republicans" who
signed remonstrances against the
ratification of the XVIII Amend
ment, think Of the course of the
Radical legislature in ratifying that
Amendment in defiance of the remon-
strances of their constituents? Num-
bers of Republicans in this county
signed such remonstrances, and earn
estIy protested against the snap judg-
ment by which Pennsylvania was
made TO endorse the Amendment. But
Stutzman, Weller and Longeneeker
treated their appeal with contempt.
They were bound in the leash Of Ben.
Butler g. Co., and could not carry out
the will of their constituents. The
Republican" remonstrants, thus de-
liberately insulted by their representa-
tives In the legislature, are now left
the alternative of pocketing the insult,
or voting the Democratic ticket. The
leaders in Bedford consider them "sus-
picious characters y and already talk Of
them as "half Democrats" They are
never more to be trusted by the Ty-
coons of the party and the cold should
er is to be given them generally. We
look, with some degree of anxiety, to
the position these prescribed "Repub-
leans" will take in the coming cam
paign. We have list of them which
we shall keep for our own satisfaction,
just to see who among them are honor
able, consistent, and independent men,
and who, if any, will cowardly kiss the
hand that smites them.
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MARVELLOUS INDUSTRY. 1t is scarce
ly necessary at this day to say any
thing in praise of We6ster''s Unabridged
Quarto Dictionary, 1910 pages, and
5000 engravings. Having come into
possession of a copy of the latest e.
dition, we cannot refrain from express
ing our admiration at the marvellous
industry and learning which such a
book must have called into demand.
In the book line, this Dictionary de-
serves a place among the triumphs of
the century. The publishers part Of
this ponderous volume has been done
with a beauty and substantialness
which also deserve special commenda-
ton. Reading the Dictionary" with
this edition of Webster before you, is
exceedingly interesting pastime. A
copy of it must certainly be consider
ed to belong to the appointments of ev-
cry intelligent family. It's cost is Sl2,
but it is cheap at that price. MOrdUioDa.
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peace

A GUSHING radical orator at the Gu
ban sympathy meeting in New York,
the other night, appealed to the people
to save Cuba from falling into the bar
barism of San Domingo. In his zeal
the orator forget himself. Are there not
two lovely radical republics on the fair
island of San Domingo? One of them
is composed of half breeds presided over
by the ilIustrious Baez, and the other
is a republic of pure blOoded negroes
whose President is Salnave. These
two republics are waiting to be admit
ted to the Union, to furnish radicalism
with four more Senators and that num-
Der of Congressman. Banks and his
Committee on Foreign Affairs are a
bout to pay visit of courtesy to their
brother republicans Of Hayti, and yet
this radical orator talks about the "bar-
barism of San Domingo"
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AnnITnR-

To the Democfatjc Voters Of Beafoyd eornty
The undersigned respectfully announces him
self as a candidate for the Democratic nomination
for Auditor, and pledges himself to support the
whole Democratic Ticket at the next General f.
lection. OWEN McGIRR
Bedford tip.
To the Democratic Fotsrs o. Beaford county:
The undersigned respectfully announces him
self as a candidate for the Democratic nomination
for Auditor, and pledges himself to vote the whole
Democratic Ticket at the next Election.
w Prov. tp. j Ii. SPARKS.
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PR0THoNoTARY

To The Democratic Voters Of Beaford County
In accordance with the request of my numerous
friends I announce myself candidate for the
nomination for the office for Prothonotary. The
eighteen years, during which have voted, arc q
sufficient guaranty Of my fidelity to the party and
self TO support the whole Democratic Ticket,
whether my name be thereon or not.
JOHN B. FLUCK*
Pattonsyille, Pa, Mar 1Sth 1869.
Felloae Democrats Of Bedford County:
At the solicitation of many friends and in se-
cordanee with my own desires, announce myself
to you for the nomination to the Office of Prothon-
otary, Register, &c Give me your support now
and no will more faithfully serve you than
your tried friend. pledge myself to support the
whole Democratic Ticket at the next General Elee
ton Feb. "a, '69 JNO. p. REEDS
To tie Democratic Voters of Bedford County:
The undersigned respectfully announces himself
as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for
Prothonotary, and pledges himself to support the
whole Democratic Ticket at the next General
Election JAMES A. S1LL.*
To The Democraffe Voters Of Be8lord County:
After deliberate considers ion upon the wishes
Of numerous friends, offer myself for the nomi
nation TO the office Of PrOthonotary Under the
new system the PEOPLE do the nominating and to
you appeal for support Let the public patron
age be divided that each man may have his share
pledge myself to support the whole Democratic
Ticket a I the next General Election
R. W BERKoTRESSER-
To he Democratic Votsrs Of Bsafoyd County;
/ respectfully announce myself for your support
for the nomination to the Office Of Prothonotary
Register &c, and trust that you viii see proper
TO honor me with your suffrages. | pledge my
self to support the whole Democratic Ticket at
next General Election. A J. SNIVELY.*
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POOR DIRECTOR

TO ne pFmaeratfG Voters ef Bedfort County
The undersigned respectfully announces himself
as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for
Poor Director, and pledges himself to support the
wnuii1 Democratic Ticket at the next General g.
lection. DAVID ZIMMERS.
Bedford township
To tie Democratic Voters Of Bedford County;
The undersigned respectfully announces himself
a candidate for the Democratic nomination for
Poor Director, and pledges himself to support the
whole Democratic Ticket at the next General
Election. MILWARD M00R4EAD.#
To tie Democratic Voters of Beafora County;
The undersigned respectfully announces himself
a candidate for the Democratic nomination for
Poor Director, and pledges himself to support the
whole Democratic Ticket at the next General
Election ADAM K PENCILS
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PHILADELPHIA.
correspondence Of the Bedford Gazette
PHIL'A., May 9th, 1869.
MENnEI.ssoHN.

MENDELSSOHN.
We left off last, as we were putting
On our hat and gloves for the Musical
Fund Hall, where the Mendelssohn
Society We're to give the third grand
concert for the season. When this So
ciety says the concert will be grand,
you will feel it all through you! l
missed the first piece--the reason, you
know, it takes a lady so long to put on
her bonnet and gloves--but the next
was from the Old Master himself, solo
and full orchestra, the first by Miss
Fannie Keine. We were carried by
storm by Mrs. Goodman and Miss Or
lima Cunnington. The latter sings with
great effect, and was so pretty and
dressed so beautifully simple, that you
could not resist her power. We believe
that there are parlors in this city that
have as sweet nightingales as ever
came across the sea, nor do we think
that everything is the best thing be-
cause it is foreign. The selections were
all from the best masters, and the corps
of artists of high order. The concert
was enjoyed by large and enthusias-
tic audience. The musical director, Mr..
Jean Louis. was complimented with
speech and beautiful testimonial, the
latter from the ladies, of course.
RED MEN.
This order is getting up parade for
the 18th inst. Since the late one by
the Odd Fellows, quite spirit has
been aroused in this direction, and we
shall expect to see something fancy, as
the Red Men go in for fun, finery, fam
CIV and frolie, while we will wait with
wonder, watching what will proceed
from pensively putting the pipe of
peace. This order is the oldest in the
United States except the Masonic. The
parade is in honor of the birth of Tam
many, the Indian chief
THE RINK,
on Race and Goth ST., was burned last
Thursday night. It's capacity exceed
ed that of any other building in the
city. 1t was here the Odd Fellows
held their ball, and Cough was to have
lectured this week at 10 cents per head,
expecting to have an audience of ten
thousand. 1t has been used for veloci-
pede riding school, and had been in
use on the night of the fire. The loss
is very heavy, but as it was owned by
company and partly covered by insu-
rance, can easily be rebuilt. Its dimen-
sions were 80 feet by 800 feet.
LINCOLN MONUMENT.
The trouble is where to put it. Not
that ground is scarce, but the up and
down toWners each want it to grace
their own section. Now, as Washing
ton is also to have statue, let Us take
the vote, so each has its share of honor.
We would rather see Father Abraham
in the White House to-day than stand
ing on a marble base, and better would
it be for the integrity and happiness of
our country.
THESE NoTES
are stopped on the sudden. Our old
friend Jere f. Black, of Schellsburg,
drops in on US, and we throw away
pen, paper and upset our ink bottle and
lay back for an old-fashi0ned talk
Pipes for two. Load them heavy and
strike match. Mr.. Editor allow me
to say, for the present, adieu,
LINDEN.
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Extract of a letter from Jerusa lem.


eve started early to ascend Mt. Oil
vet, to behold the sun gild the minar-
cts and towers of the devoted city,
from the place where memory, stirred
by thousand associations should exalt
the mind as well as the eye to the in
spiration of the scene. Well is the voya-
ger repaid for long travels, horrid
roads, antediiuvian cookery, squallid
companionship and the opportunities
of begging, thieving Arabs. Well
would it have repaid you, OH man of
commerce and the crucible and well
might you been reminded of your own
city, for here nailed against one Of the
hugh ancient olive trees, under which
the sacred martyrs toiled for the sin S
of the world, eigh cen hundred
years ago, were these familiar figures,
S. T. 1S60-X. We do not know who
did it, but no doubt some poor invalid
traveller, cured by the Plantation Biz
ters, wished to ad yertise their virtues
in a place from whence all knowledge
flows"
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The Boston Temperance Alliance
has invited VIM. b. Spooner to resign
the Presidency of the organization,
because he favors the exemption of
cider and lager beer from the prohibit
tory liquor law.
A COMMITTEES of prominent business
men in St. Louis has been appointed
TO 90 to New Orleans for conference in
regard to The grain movement now on
foot.