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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10
PAYING THE DEBT.

The importance of the change inaugura-
ted in the financial policy Of toe nation since
the accession Of Grants administration j;
scarcely appreciated by the great mass oi
our people. That fifty millions have already
been paid since the 4th of March and that
Boutwell, proposes to pay twelve millions
more the present month is a fact at once un-
derstood and approved by all But the
magnitude Of the change from the manage
ment ofthe copperhead, johnson crew to
that of the Republicans under Grant IS not
exhibited in that brief statement Cop
perheads during last years campaign figured
up deficit of $4,000 600 by the first of
July 1869. Their calculations were made
on the basis of their Own management of the
finances under johnson and would probably
have been verified by experience if they
had continued in power. Grants election
changed the order OF things in Washington
and the first Of July 1869 showed reduc-
ton Of $43, 900, 600 instead of an increase Of
I75, 200, 600 as copperheads predicted. This
reduction is still going on at an increasing
ratio, though the rate Of taxation for reve-
nue. purposes is only about half what it was
during the first two years of Johnson's ad-
ministration What Is the secret of Re
publican success in paying off the debtG
Retrenchment and an honest collection of
the revenue. We have cut down the ex-
penses of the Government, enforced the
laws, and removed dishonest or Inefficient
officials until we have attained a measurable
degree of thoroughness. The result is
shown in the rapid payment of our debt.
Not only will over 500, 1000 of the debt
be paid by October first but the nation will
be saved in addition the interest on that
amount for the year making an additional
$3,000,O O00 Beside, the credit of the ma
tion is so much enhanced that we will shortly
be able to negotiate new loan at Al per
cent. or perhaps less, with which to take up
our present $50 bonds, which Will result in
an annual saving of $4,000, 600. This we
will be able to accomplish by the end of the
year The net result of the ten months of
Republican rule may be summed us as a
saving or paying off of the national debt as
follows:
Amount paid of, if We keep on at the
present rate, Of about $9,0OO.00O per
month.
Ten months make $50 coo 600
Interest saved on 500 O00,........ 400 GOO
Reduction by new loan ........ q Geo GOO
Total for ten months 200 OO0
We can confidently pro let that tFs end
Of the year will show reduction of the debt
of at least $4,000, 600 and perhaps $50.
100000, against a Democratic prediction of
a deficiency of perhaps $500, O00, ,00D. Such
are the results Of the practical wortiog of a
Republican Administration. Let them be
sustained by the votes Of the people. A
few weeks hence and PENNSYLVANIA will be
called upon to vote for State officers. Her
verdict will Le accepted as an approval or
condemnation Of the policy Of retrenchment
and reform. Let it be recorded emphatic
ally as an endorsement of the policy and the
party that Is so rapidly freeing US from debt.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10
PROTECTION to AMERICAN LABOR.

Copperheadism in the Harrisburg Plat
form is afraid to say aught against protection
to American industry Pennsylvania well
known interest in protection led the wiser
heads of the Convention to avoid this point.
But the smaller fry, forgetting this prudent
course, are many Of them openly opposing
protection and exposing the hypocrisy Of
their leaders in ignoring the issue. De
mocracy and Copperheadism is and always
has been in league with British free-traders.
In Ohio they have openly declared against
protection and they have only refrained from
doing the same thing in their platform here
because they know that an honest profession
OF their true principles would result in the
loss OF votes Copperheadism is, now as
ever, the enemy Of the laboring poor and
would either reduce them to slavery or
grind them down to such a miserable pit
tence for their labor as would scarcely
suffice to keep soul and body together. Il
IS therefore perfectly consistent in them to
make the richest man in the State their
candidate for the Governorship.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10
Ne,o Sevea Per Cent.

Nelo Seyeq Per Cent
Thirty Tear Gold Loan, Free from Tan.
This Loan amounts to $6,5OOoOO.
First Mortgage Land Grant and ,Sdzag
Fund Bonds,
secured upon the extention Of the Railway from
near Sheridan, in Kansas, to Denver, Colorado, a
distance OF 237 miles, Of which Il miles are com
pleted, and the rest is under construction 1t is
also Mortgage upon the Road, the Rolling Stock
and Franchise Of this hrst-class Railway, besides
now running through the State Of Kansas,
And IN successful operation for 437 miles
west of the Missouri River, and earning already
enough to meet all Of its expenses and existing
obligations, besides
4Nore than the I,1ter7st upon this ae1o Loan.
In addition to this the Bonds are also secured by
first mortgage Of the
Gove,nment Land Grant Of Three MI
lion Acres,
extending in alternate sections on either side of
the track, from the 394th mile post in Kansas 10
Denver. The proceeds Of the sale Of these lands
are TO be invested by the Trustees in the per
cent Bonds themselves up to 100 or in Z. $. bonds
as
A Saking Fund for the Redemption ofhe
Bonds
The lands embrace some of the finest portions
Of the magnificent Territory Of Colorado, inclu-
ding coal field and pinery. The company also
holds as an asset another tract Of
Three Millions Of Acres IN the State Of
Kansas,
and although not pledged as security for this
Loan, their possession adds largely to the Com
pany's wealth and credit We estimate the
Ka1ue Of The Company's property, oorered
By his mortgage, at $23, 900, 900 net,
,ohae tie Loan as merely
$6,50O,oOO
The bonds have
Thirty Years to RIM,
from May l, 1868, and viii pay
Seven per ce7t. Interest Il, Gold,
semi-annualIy, on May l and Nov. ], AMI are
Free from Government Taratioa,
the Company paying the tax.
The PRINCIPAL Of the loan is made PAYABLE in
GOLD, in the City of New York, but each coupon
viii be
Payable IN Frankfort, London or Ne,o York
at the option of the holder, without notice, at the
following rates.
On 1000 Bond in n. Y, S35 (gold) each halfyear
London...f7 5s. TO
Frankfort 81 Or. 30 krtzs.,
The Agents Of the Loan, before accepting the
trust had the condition of the Road and the coun-
try through which it runs, carefully examined
They are happy to give the Loan an emphatic
endorsement as
First Class Lnrestmnt
in every respect perfectly sure, and in some essen
tial even
Better than Government Securities.
The Bonds viii be sold forthe presentat
90, and accrued Interest, both III Currncv,
the Agents reserving the right to advance the rate
The attention of investors is invited to these
well-secured bonds which we recommend as one
Of the most profitable investments in the market
Gold and Government Securities taken in pay
ment at their market value, without commissions
Pamphlets, with maps giving full information
sent on application.
DABNEY, MORGAN & CO,
No. 50 Exchange Place, n. Y.
NJ K. JESUP & CO,
6augSm No. u Pine Street, n. Y.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

SPAIN though freed from the despotism
Of Isabella is still in deplorable condition.
The various factions, Republicans, monarch
lists, Carlists, priests &c, are all plotting
against each other and bid fair to inaugu-
rate a reign Of terror yet, before any perma-
nent form of Government is established.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

The BEST TBIE-The best time to court
a woman is when she is young aud pretty:
the best time to ask favor is Just after q
person has been to dinner; the best time to
swap horses is before you cross stream; the
best time to pay your debts and addresses
is when YOU make them; the best time to
have anything to do with an umbrella Is
when it rains Cprovided you can find your
own, the best time to correct an evil is when
Yon find ii ont.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

The gold gamblers Of wall street have or
ganized to bull the market again by locking
up gold, They succeeded in locking up
twenty millions in single day. Gold has
gone up to l37 since they began their oper-
ations. When shall the country be deliver
ed from the rapacity of these worse than
thieves and robbers2
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

DoING a GooD BUSINESS. - The Great
Eastern steamship, for laying the French
Atlantic Gable, received 81, 900 month
during the time spent III doing the work
and 200 shares of the Cable Company. tho
market value of which was 800, 600. or
Sl00 share. The result of the recent ex
pedition showed that the work of lavipg sea
cables would always be exceedingly hazard
Gus, and that the Great Eastern possessed
great advantages over smaller vessels The
Great Eastern will sail for India in the FIRST
week Of October, to lay the new East India
Gable in February, and will receive $3.50. 600
in stock for her work. She is expected to
return to England in May, and will then
probably be engaged in laying the Falmouth
and Gibraltar cable.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

GEN. CANDY is preparing a report of the
election and condition Of Virginia, political
", socially and morally, in which it is said
he win exhibit a state of affairs that viii be
very prejudicial to the reconstruction Of the
State, showing that more violence, abuse
and prescription have been exhibited by the
people Of the State than ever before.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

MANHOOD not money should command
the respect and confidence as well as the
votes of the people. The contest in Penn
sylvania Is between d brave soldier, and
honest man and an upright officer, and
Packer and his twenty millions viii the
people worship the golden calf or vote for
the gallant soldier?
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

THE Kittanning Republican says: The
oil excitement at Parker's Landing is still
unabated. The place is filling up very rap
idly, and fast assuming the proportions of
city. We hear of a considerable increase
in production of some Of the wells, and sur
prises in this way are said not to be an I'M
common occurrence. The old theory that
Armstrong county is the great oil basin"
may yet prove not to be altogether incorrect.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

CoPPERHEADs used to claim that they
were the defenders of the constitution, par
ercelleace They now repudiate the CON
constitution of the United States in the
Harrisburg platform. Their professed love
Of the constitution was never more than a
shadow and now the shadow is gone.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

A LONG, strong pull continues to be made
BY Secretary Boutwell, at reducing the pub.
ho debt He announces his intention Of
buying twelve millions IN bonds iii the present
month. Such facts as these tell more for
Republicanism than all the fno promises Of
copperheads. Deeds, not empty words, are
what the people appreciate.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

SENATOR BLLINGFELT has been re-nom-
mated by the Republicans after hard fight
with the ring. Retrenchment and Reform
have found stannch advocate in Senator
BIllingfelt and We rejoice in his re-nomina-
tion. Let US have more of the same kind
and the reputation of Harrisburgh viii be
greatly improved by their presence.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

The Copperheads profess to be the poor
mans friend and then nominate for Gov
ernor a millionaire who was thrown into the
river and nearly drowned by his own in
fudated workmen because he tried to grind
them down to starvation wages. 4 pretty
friend of the poor man indeed. Bah such
hypocrisy cannot deceive the intelligent
laborer.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10
Heavy Bond 900 inU. s.
Bonds Stolen.

Heavy Bond RObbeTy-slO. 900 in u. S.
Bonds Stolen.
New YORK, Sept 3d.-On Wednesday
last the firm of j. NJ. Perkins a Co. No
80 Wall street, had need of 10000 which
they borrowed Of a. Colville & Co, having
an Office in the same building, hypotheca-
ting therefor ten $1,000 United States five
twenty bonds. On receiving the securities
Mr.. Clark, the confidential man of the firm,
placed them In an envelope and gave them
to young man named John Riley, in their
employ, to accompany Mr. Benedict, of the
firm of Perkins q Co., to place them in
Perkins 4 Co. S vault, under the Stock TX
change, for safe keeping till morning. When
they arrived at their destination the seeuFi-
ties were given to. Mr.. Benedict, and he
placed them in the safe.
In the morning Mr.. Benedict went to the
vault and took out package, together with
his own papers, and took them al TO his
office. On the stairway he met John Riley,
to whom he gave the package belonging TO
the firm of C0lyille d' Co The boy took
it in the Office and gave it to Mr. Clark,
where it remained for some time, uudl Per
kins & Co. sent in word they would return
the loan. Then the package was opened
and it was found the bonds were gone.
Suspicion Immediately pointed to Riley,
who was arrested yesterday by Detective
NiyeD, of the Central Office. He was taken
before Judge Bowling, at the Tombs, this
afternoon, and held for examination The
following Is a list Of the numbers of the
missing bonds: 1874, les, ,G63, 81, AL,
l25,SS3, 223, 035, 223, ,036, 226, OBS, 223, ,039,
223, 042, 43, ,25l.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

A NEW FLAG The Austrian flag which
bore the symbol ofthe Holy Roman Empire.
has been replaced since the lst of August III
a new Austro Hungarian flag, composed n
equal portions of the red and white colors 1t
the Austrian archduchy, minus the former
imperial crown, and Of the red, white and
green colors of the Hungarian kingdom.
Thus perishes the last vestige Of the Holy
Roman Empire Of Austria.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

LET every taxpayer remember that half
a century of Democratic rule saddled Penn
sylyania with debt of $40, 600, 900 and that
ten years of Republican rule paid of $780,
100000 OF that debt aud relieved every foot
Of land in the State from taxation.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

The California election has gone Demo
cratic BY small majority, giving them the
Legislature but making no change as they
had majority last year of ten on joint
ballot.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

STATE ELECTIONS IN SEPTEMBER. There
will be two State elections in this month
Vermont on the 7th elects State officers
and Legislature and Maine State officers
and Legislature on the 18th.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

CoPPERHEADIsM makes State and na-
tional debts; Republicanism pays them OF
by honesty and economy Which do the
taxpayers prefer as their rulers? Let them
answer at the ballot-box in October.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10
pRIyATE SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

The following lot of ground, situate in the town
Of Duacansville, Blair CO., Pa, fronting on MAR
street (or Turnpike1 rs feet and extending back
$50 feet, more or less and having thereon erected
a large two story BRICK HOUSE, with base
ment and kitchen, and good cellar, frame Black
smith and Wagon-Maker's Shop, frame stable
and other out-buildings, with fruit Of different
varieties on the lot. This would be good stand
for Tavern or Boarding House, being convent
ent to the Rolling Mill and Nail Factory, and the
Railroad. The House is in good repair and very
pleasantly situated, with water at the door.
Also, A lot Of SIX ACRES near the Chalybeate
Spring, one mile from the town of Bedford, with
Log House thereon erected. Adjoining lands
Of Chenowith, Amos, Shannon and others.
Also, IL acres Of Timber Land, adjoining the
Colfelt farm, and conve enient to good roads.
For further particulars apply to
JOHN LUTZ,
INQUIRER OFFICE,
or J. g. BRIDAHAM,
ledoeu Bedford. Pa.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

II Packer is elected tho result will be as
of old an increase Of debt and taxes. If
Geary is elected the present policy of redu-
cling taxes and paying off the debt will be
continued until the debt is completely wiped
n,,f
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

The news from the eastern cities reports
the Fall trade as Of most promising char,
acter, opening better than any previous
season since the war.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

SHALL Geary the gallant soldier or Packer
the misery millionaire be our next Cover
nor2 viii the people disgrace themselves by
pFeieTng gold before patriotism.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

The copperheads raise hue and cry
against Geary because he favors temperance.
Were they ever known to oppose one who
was fond of bis KhiskeH2
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

REPUBLICANIsM showed its friendship
for the poor man by freeing his house and
lot from tax and leyying it on banks and
cOrnoTaEInns
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

TIE Secretary Of the Treasury gives no.
tiee that be viii buy twelve million dollars
Of Government bonds during the present
month Bonds sre.Bow worth 100 in green
back.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

BIRDS Of feather flock together" is
an old and true adage. Asa Packer in ad
miration Of his rebellious spirit invited the
traitor Fallandigham to his house and en-
tertained him in the darkest days of the
war; he was also the friend of the rebel and
repuIiator Pendleton. What think the
gallant soldiers of Pennsylvania of such a
record ? Can they who wore the blue vote
for such man?
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

CoPPERHEADIsM proclaims itself the
friend of the laboring man. Every child
remembers that it was the advocate and up
holder of the slave power whose fundament-
al principle was that capital should own la
Dor. Professions like these are dirt cheap.
The people understand their design and
will not be deceived. Copperheadism is the
sworn enemy Of the poor man and of free Ia
Dor and its whole history proves it
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

REPUBMcANIsM sbowsits friendship for
The laboring man by protecting him from
the competition of the paupcr labor of Eu-
ropa
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

CoPPERHEADs when they profess to be
the friends of the poor man should be
promptly reminded of the fact that they
bitterly opposed the Homestead act which
gave a home to every actual settler on
government lands The Republican party
passed the act after a desperate struggle.
Bah! the fewer friends of the copperhead
stamp that the poor man has, the better he
will be of.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10
@iafellaneQlls.
VALUABLE TRACTS OF
LA Nd FOR SALE.

The subscribers offer at private sale the follow
ing valuable tracts of land, viz:
No. l. The undivided half of a tract of land,
containing 227 acres, situate on the southeast
side Of the Broad Top Mountain, lying partly in
Bedford and partly in Fulton county, and ad-
dining lands 20 Samuel Dannor James Brin-
hurst and wisharts heirs TWO VEINS OF
COAL, one 81 feet the other 81 feet in depth have
been discovered on this tract.
No. 2. tract of2so acres near the abog d.
joining the same lands, and supposed 20 contain
the same veins of coal.
No. 3. A tract of 400 acres, within two and
half miles of the above tracts lying on the North
side of the Hsrbor across the mountain, well tim
bered with oak and pine.
May S,-tf JOHN LUTZ.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

CkooD NEWS FOR THE FARMERS
THE following kinds Of
7 II E S II NC NJ ACH INES
CONSTANTLY ON HAND AT THE MA
CHINE SHOP OF
p. II. SHIRES, BEDFORD, PA.
TL, Celebrated RAILWAY, OF TREAD-POW-
Err Threshing Machines with all the latest and
best improvements.
ONE AND TWO-HORSE POWERS.
The Two-horse Machine with two horses and
four hands will thresh from 100 to l25 bushels Of
wheat or rye, and twice much oats per day.
ONE-HORSEMACHINES
with three hands, will thresh from so to rs bush
per day.
Two and four horse TUMBLING SHAFT Ma
chimes, also, four-horse STRAP MACHINES,
STRAW SHAKERS ofthe most approved kind at
taehed to all Machines
ALL MACHINES WARRANTED.
REPAIRING of all kinds Of Machines done on
the shortest notice.
HORSES, PIG METAL, GRAIN and
LUMBER taken in payment.
&a- Farmers wanting Machines, will do well to
give a call.
PETER H. SHIRES,
Proprietor aRG MaRutac'
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

IT appears from later information in re
gard to the international boat race that the
Harvards we're only beaten two seconds in.
stead of SIX as at first renorted.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10
FROM WASHINGTON.

Termination Of the Small Change Famiqe.
More generous supply Of Fractional Car
Teacy.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3,
NEW CURRENCY.
The Secretary of the National Bank Note
Company and the President of the Ameri.
can Bank Note Company, yesterday stated
to the Treasury officials, that by next Thurs
day they viii be able to commence a daily
remittance of S1S7, 900 in small notes, aud
will be prepared by the lst of October to
deliver the new one and two dollar notes.
Yesterday the printing division at the
Treasury Department, sent to the Treasurer
among other currency, thirty thousand dol
lars Of the new fifty cent notes, the first IS
sued, and oG Wednesday a lot of the new
twenty-five cent notes. The first was sent
to the Treasurer, for issue. Thirty presses
are now at work on the ten and fifteen cent
notes, and the remainder on tie twenty-five
and fifty cent notes. This number will sup
ply the demand, but in case of an emergen-
cy other presses can be put to work on short
notice. $4,000 in fractional currency was
received at the Treasury Department this
morning, from New York.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10
7 OTIS AT PRIVATE SALE.

| OTIS AT PRIVATE SALE.
A RARE OPPORTUNITY no BUY A
HOME.
The subscribers viii sell number Of lots ad-
joining the CHALYBEATE SPRING PROP
ERTY in Bedford township,
AT VERY Low PRICES.
On twV or them dwelling houses have already
been erected This is splendid opportunity to
buy cheap and most desirable home, as the lots
lie Immediately opposite the Chalybeate Spring
Park, on the road, ard not more than 100 yards
from the Spring, at the following low prices:
!. one-half acre lot with dwelling house and
other out-buildings, garden and fruit trees, an
the best Of water convenient, at $500, cash.
2. Half-acre lot $3.50, cash.
3. Balf acre lot SlsO, cash.
4. Half acre lot $3.50, cash.
and 6. Half acre lots with dwelling house
brick yard, garden and fruit trees thereon for
$3.50, cash.
7. Contains three acres covered with fruit
trees, and in good state of cultivation, adjoin-
ing the above lots, for $500, cash.
Any person desiring to buy a home, few
yards out of Bedford, win find this offer worth
serious consideration.
JOHN LUTZ,
mays.f Real Estate Agent, Bedford, Pa.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10

john w. GEARY periled his life for his
country in two wars. Shall he be set aside
for the friend of traitors and regulators
What say the brave men who fought under
him in the many bloody fields of the late
rebellion? VIII they repudiate their gallant
leader for one who was the bosom friend of
their mortal enemies? No never! The boys
who wore the blue will vote as they shot.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10
s1july
DAINTING.
ROCERI les.

GCHooL BLANKS.--Articles of Agreement
~ between Directors and Teachers, Checks
Bonds Of Collectors, Warrants of Collectors, Pond
Of Treasurers, &C., for sale at the Inquirer Office