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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21

A GREAT IMPROVEMENT - Beginning
az" 49, - z--e5.... lI-
dons new dress and form changed from
folio to quarto. The improvement in ap-
pearanae IS great and the improvement in
matter and arrangement still greater. We
congratulate the church on the improve
ment of its leading paper, and the editor.
our friend Dr. Conrad, on the success of his
efforts to give the church a paper of which
she has good reason to be proud. Themem.
bership of the General Synod of the Luther
an Church in the United States. have now
a church paper that viii compare favorably
with the best Of other denominations. Let
them give it hearty support. Every in.
telhgent Christian should be a subscriber TO
and reader Of the representative organ of
the denomination to which be belongs. It is
christian duty the neglect of which casts a
doubt upon the sincerity of his profession.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21
HARRISBURG.
The sculI VS.. Fndley Election Cases
Majority Report Of the Committee,


HARRIsBUG, Jan. 1.-THE majority Of
the Committee Of the Senate appointed tC
report which of the claimants from the
Twentieth Senatorial District is priBlG fdci,
entitled to the seat have made their report
The Committee found two papers. one
marked A, signed by John Mowry, purport
ing to be Return Judge of Somercet county
Thomas Mullnix, purporting to be Return
Judge of Bedford county, and Daniel 10
gan, purporting to be Return Judge of Eul
ton county, giving the election to Hiram
Findley By a majority Of % votes The 9th
er was marked B. signed by Wilson Z
Hicks, purporting to be Return Judge 0
Somerset county.
This paper recited TIE number of vote
cast in each of the counties Of the distric
for Senators. Toe number of votes and tn
person for whom cast, In the counties z
Bedford and Fulton, as reeited therein, wei
identically the same as those reeited in tt
paper marked "a. The number Of vote
cast for che rival claimants, Hiram Findle
and Edward Soul, respectively, in the cou
ty of Somerset, as recited in this paper, wi
different from the recital of the vote of Son
| erset county for the same parties in pap
marked "a" By this paper it appearc
that Edward Scull was elected by major
ty Of II votes, and his election was so cert
| fed.
There was no controversy as to the of
! cial character of Mullnix and Logan. MI
| Scull claimed that Hicks was the legal RI
turn Judge for Somerset county, and thl
he delivered to the board the only proper
| and legally certified returns of the vote
that county, and that Mowry had no rig
70 act as return Judge In that county.
The official character of the person 70
appeared on the paper as return JUGS
from Bedford and Fulton, and the retus
| as set forth therefrom being undispu,
the paper then signed by Wilson G. rs
contained all the properly certified and
cial returns from the several counties ofe
district present at the meetings of the :
trict board.
This paper gave a majority in tavof
Edward Scull Of II votes. The commic
decided that they had only to hear evide
as to which Of the two persons-John N
~ or Wilson &. Hicks-Was the lawful iue
of Somerset county. No evidence Was
fered by Mr.. Findley 10 prove that My
was the legal judge, while the evideue
behalf of Hicks was clear. The evideeen
support of Hicks return as the leg se
| consisted in its agreement with the dal
returns fled in the county ProthondiJs
Office, and certified by him.
The committee therefore decidedtha
Hicks was the legal return judge, auhd
the return handed iu by him was the Ffal
one from Somerset county; but the lges
from the other two counties having fd to
sign it, it did not, in itself, make ina
facie case. II was therefore decit TO
blend the two returns as the proper le-
gal course, for which the case Of Goth
and Koontz offered a precedent.
The aggregate legal returns bef the
District Board aud of the several cities
appear then from the papers to haven
as follows
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21

The LEGISLATIVE RECORD. Senate
on the 18th inst. passed the House resolu-
ton resembling the eonuaetfBith BeFguer
for the printing of the Legislature Record.
This completes the work of abolishiug the
most gigantic abuse in connection with the
Legislature. Well.done Let US have more
of the same kind Of work and the good name
of our Legislature will be redeemed.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21

PRoF. HALFoRD, Of the University Of
Melbourne, Australia, may be remembered
by some as the enthusiastic introducer of a
cure for poisonous snake bites, and who al
lowed himself to be bitten BY snake and
nearly lost his life by the failure of his dar-
ling nostrum to effect a cure. Notwith-
standing the ridicule to which his devotion
to science subjected him on that occasion,
he has persevered in his efforts, and un-
doubted success has at last rewarded him.
He has found an antidote for snake poison
which has proved successful in the most crit
iected into tie veins. 4 small syringe with
a sharp point for the purpose of making the
injection is manufactured aud sold in Mel.
bourne, and now few travel in the country
without one.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21

FIGHTER, tie actor made his first appear
ance at Niblo's Garden, New York, on.Mon-
day evening, the 10th inst Though vel
coined with hearty applause, his acting
hardly met public expectation, and the crit
les vaguely hint that be will have to Dc
much better if he wishes to sustain the rep
utation that preceded him to our shores.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21
Misfslaneons.
pRIyATE SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

The following lot Of ground, situate iu the town
Of Duncansvilie, Blair co, Pa, fronting on Naiu
street Cor Turnpikel IS feet and extending back
$50 feet, more or less and having thereon erected
a large two story BRICK HOUSE, with base
ment and kitchen, aud good cellar, frame Black
smith and Wagon Makers Shop, frame stable
and other oat-buiidings, with fruit Of different
varieties on the lot This would be a good stand
for Tayern or Boarding House, being convent
eut 70 the Rolling Mil and Nail Factory, and the
Railroad. The House is in good repair aud 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 GhenoElth, Amos, shannon and others.
Also IA acres of Timber Land, adjoining the
Coifelt farm, and convenient 70 good Ioads-
For further particulars apply 70
JOHN LUTZ,
ISoUTRER OFFICE,
or J. G.. BRIDAHAM,
lsdectf Bedford. Pa.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21

QUITE a stir has been created and good
deal of inconvenience caused by the strike
of the operators of the Western Union Tel
egraph Company all over the country. The
strike was caused By a proposed reduction
Of wages. The company being one Of the
most grasping monopolies of the country
gets but little sympathy
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21

FIVE lots Of ground in Bedford, 80 by 24O,
formerly part Of the Lyons estate,
Two tracts Of 100 acres each within three miles
Of depot on the Pacific Rail Road back of 0ma-
ha.
A tract Of bottom land timbered and prarie
two miles from Omaha City.
One third Of 7000 acres in Fulton County Pa,
including valuable Ore, mineral and timber lands
near Fort Littleton.
Over 1900 acres Of valuable ore, coal and tim
Der lands in West Virginia.
ALSO, Twenty -fve one acre lots, adjoining the
Borough Of Bedford with lime stone rock for
kiln or quarry the upper end of each.
Also, 800 acres of land in Woodbury. CO., Iowa.
so E" Franklin Z Iowa.
1O9 acres adjoining Bedford, with house, barn,
&C., known as the "Amos farm"
Also, farra Of 10Y acres in Harrison twp.
Also, six aeres near Bedford, with houses,
stable and brick yard thereon.
o. e. SHANNON,
June 2l.-tf Bedford. Penn a.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21
TOWER HALLti
NEW STYLES FALL & WINTER
CLOTHING

Our Stock is unusually fell and complete,
comprising many entirely Reto and desirable
sfy}eS of goods manufactured into
MEMS, YOUTHS and BOYS READY MADE
GARMENTS Of all kinds, styles and sizes.
The most stylish goods, cut IN the latest
fashion as well as palmer and more moderate
styles, suited to all tastes and better in
STYLE, FIT and WORKMANSHIP,
than any other stock of READY MADE CLOTHING
in Philadelphia.
Also a choice selection of
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS IN THE
PIECE
trhich ,ci3l Be made up 10 order ~ the BEST and
FINEST MANNER for fhoss ,eko prefer. ALL
PRICES GUARANTEED LOWER THAN THE
LOWEST ELSEWHERE, AND FULL SATIS-
FACTION GUARANTEED EVERY PUR-
CHASER IN ALL CASES. OR THE SALE
CANCELLED AND MONEY REFUNDED.
ES- Sample Of material sent By mali ,ghcn de.
sired, for garments either ready made or made to
order.
Halfway between BEyYET & CO.,
FIFTH AND TowER HALL,
SIXTH STs. 5lS MARKET ST.,
PHILADELPHIA.
AM, coo BRoADwAY, New YORK
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21

1T seems that the State of Maryland has
been levying tax Of 20 per cent. on the
Isres OF all passengers crossing the State to
Washington, and collecting it through the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad COMPANY.
at the request of Garrett the President Of
the Company, Reyerdy johnson, after in.
Yestlgation, gave the opinion that the tax
was unconstitutional. Since then resolu-
ton Of the Z. S. Senate has declared it the
duty Of Congress to prevent the collection
of al such taxes.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21

THE Coal DUTY-The Committee of
Ways and Means have refused to recon-
mend any change IN the rate of duties upon
coal. 1t is to be hoped that Congress will
-ustain the action of the Committee and
continue 70 F.-..et and foster this most i'm
pOrtant branch Of our national industry.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21
MASONRY.

HARRY DROLLINGER Of Hopewell, takes
this method Of informing the public, that he Is
prepared to execute at short notice and IN gooa'
and workmanlike style, Brick and Stone laying
furnace building and repairing an4 =. e..ier worA
in his line, in Bedford and adjoining counties.
Parties wishing to secure his service, viii address
him at Hopewell Bedford county Pa
Soctly.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21

Born houses of the Legislature adjourn
ed over from Thursday to Tuesday The
session opened with quite number Of fat
tering resolutions that excited high hopes
that large amount Of good and necessary
work would be done; but thus far they have
ended with good resolutions We do not
ike the dilatory indications of four or FIVE
days adjournment SO early in the session.
| It ought not require so much time to prepare
for Inauguration.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21

YouNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
We have received fram the State Execu-
tive Committee of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association, repors Of the Convention
held at Wlliamsport, Nov. ID, Sd, and, 4thr
which il says was a grand success-20O
delegates having been in attendance, repre-
senting every association in the State except
two. Many towns in which there were no
associations, sent delegates preparatory to
organizing. 1t speaks in the highest terms
Of the cordial welcome given the delegates
bv the people Of Williamsport. Many ques
tiops Of general interest in association work
were discussed, and much practical lntor-
nation elected. The meetings were Of
highly spiritual character. A new impetus
uas given to association work. Before the
convention there were but 27 associations IN
the State. Since then % new ones have
been fully organized, and new life infused
into the old ones. Four other towns have
begun to organize, and 26 others the com
mittee are working 10, and hope to organic
associations during the winter, Copies o
the report will be mailed gratuitously, and
information with regard to the work givel
by addressing any member of the Executive
Committee, which consists Of Thomas X
Cree, Chairman, Pittsburgh; Peter b
Simons, Philadelphia Gen. JAS. A. Beaver
Bellefonte; Thomas Fl. Rabe, Pittsburgh
lC. q. Shirk, Erie; II. a. Myers, York; E
| Franpiscus. Harrisburg
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21
7 OTIS AT PRIVATE SALE.

A RARE OPPORTUEITY TO RUT 4
HONE.
The subscribers will sell q number of lots adj
joining the CHALYBEATE SPRING PROP
ERTY IN Bedford township,
AT VERY Low PRICES.
On two Of them dwelling houses have already
been erected. This is a splendid opportunity to
buy cheap and most desirable home, as the lots
lie Immediately opposite the Chalybea.e Spring
Park, on the road, and not more than 12O yards
from the Spring, at the following low prices:
l. Oue-haIf acre lot with dwelling house and
other out-6uildings, garden and fruit trees, an
the best of water convenient, at S7Oo, cash.
2. Half-a lot $lsO, cash.
3. BALI acre lot $50, cash.
l. Half acre lot $50, cash.
5 and g. 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 z buy home, few
yards out of Bedford, win find this offer worth
serious consideration,
JOHN LUTZ,
maystf Real Estate Agent, Bedford, Pa.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21
The Committee therefore adopted fol-

lowing resolution -
ResoEred, That Edward Scull, as ears
from the credentials and papers fro the
proper certifying officers of the Seprial
District board and county boards of turn
Judges for the Twentieth Senatorial lrict
has the prlnla tacie right to the vacseat
from that district, and is entitled take
the oath Of Office and occupy such it as
a Senator of Pennsylvania for that Gict,
without prejudice to Hiram Findley, aim
ing to have been elected thereto, to test
the right of the said Scull to such S on
the merits according to law Signed
HARRY WHIT
fTrvn,r.- L
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21

TIE fund raised for the relief Of the family
ofthe late Edwin NJ. Stanton, now amounts
to one hundred thousand dollars
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21
HARRY w HTTl
IHONLAS HOW

A minority report was made by enor
Davis, declaring Findley entitled to tie st.
The question was then discussed by sen,r
Wallace, Howard, Lowry, Graham II
man, BuckaleW, White and 0lmsteat ul
late hour
Finally, by vote Of Is to Is, the See
refused to pass the resolution declaring t
Scull, Republican, had prima faeie ri
10 seat. Two Republicans-Billina
and Lowry-Yoted with the Democs
against Scull.
Immediately after the vote was annc-
ced Mr. Findley Dem J, claiming to bee
Senator elect, presented himself beloree
Speakers desk and demanded to be sVh
into Office.
The Senate then adjourned.
On Friday morning, Mr.. White offera
preamble setting forth that the Senate B
refused to declare that Edward Scull ha
prtmd fdcie title to seat in the body, d
resolution that, therefore, the contest.
Hiram Findlay, be sworn into Office, whit
interfering with the right of Mr. Seull a
legal contest.
Mr. Findlay was accordingly sworn.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21

BLusHING.- It is very well to blush when
you are detected in q mean act; but you had
great deal better blush when you think Of
eommittingit it.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21


Government aud all other
Coupon Securities in 81 90 per $1,000
cluding Bank Bills, ,...-
Gold Coin or Bullion, ............ l 25 " 900
Silver Coin or Bullion, .............2 90 - 1000
Silver or Gold Plate, under seal,
on owners estimate Of full val 90 " 100
ue, and rate subject to adjust
meut for bulk on basis Of.
Deeds, Mortgages, Valuable Papers gener-
ally, when of no fixed valne, 81 year each,
or according 10 bulk.
Wills, S., which premium covers the re-
mainder of the life Of the maker.
The Company is also prepared to rent
Small Iron Safes, leach furnished with q Tin
Box,) inside its Burglar Proof Vault, the
Renter exclusively holding the key thereof,
at the following rates, viz: SIS, $50, $50,
$50, S75, and 500 per annum. Also, to
Store Books of Account, Records, Valuable
Title Papers, etc, at reasonable rates. No
charge less than one dollar.
President:
WILLIAM PHILLIPS.
Ties President
HENRY LLOYD.
Directors
WILLIAM PHILLIPS, BYRON Fl. PAINTER.
HExRY LLOYD, JOSEPH S. MORRISON,
WILLIAM REA. GEORGE BLACK,
WILLIAM NJ. LYON, CURTIS G. HUssEY.
JAMES l. BENNET,
Secretary and Treasurer:
S. +. Won B0NNH0RST.
22Oct3m
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21

GOLD closed in New York on Monday at
I2lg.
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Mr. Findlay was accordingly sworn.

The poles Of a new system Of teleqrn-
ing are being erected between New Yk
aud Washington, by which means lis
claimed two hundred words per minute n
be sent over one wire. Twenty wordsre
as much as the most rapid operator by te
Morse system can transmit, SO that one re
under the new system viii be able to das
much work as ten of the wires now in e.
The inventor, Mr. Little, Of BaItine,
anticipates to be able to at once reduce ,e
rate Of telegraphing to one half of preat
prices, and ultimately to make a unifgn
tariff one cent per word to all distance. is
would draw all business correspondee
from the mails and multiply the amoupf
tolegraphing tenfold what it now is.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21

DICKENS' NOVELS, full sets, at 25 cents
L. per novel; az the Inquirer Book store. If
LIVERY THING in the BOOK and STATION
1LERY line for sale at the Inquirer Book Store
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21
may8.u Real Estate Agent, Bedford, Pa,

THE SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY, OF
IL PITTSBURGH, PA.
INCoRPoRATED FOR THE SAFE KEEPING Of
BONDS and OTHER SECURITIES, &c.
No. S3 FOURTH Avenue,
GUARANTEE RATES.
For a Year, or
less Period
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21
II OR SALE OR TRADE.

AND GOO BRoADwAY, NEw YoRK.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-01-21

SENATOR SUMMERS bill contemplates
the conversions of the $500, 10000 SIX per
cent. five-twenties of 1862 into the same
amount of five per cent ten-foriies. He be-
lieves the foreign holders of the twenties
will accept the new ten-forties as permanent
securities in preference to being paid off at
once The number of America holders who
would prefer being paid off at once he
thinks so small that they could be accom-
modated by the proceeds of an equal a.
mount Of fve-twenties placed in Europe at
par for coin. The remaining bonds viii en-
hance in value so as TO become more popu-
lar, and thereby not only save the faith but
strengthen the credit of the Government
and aid in the resumption Of specie pay
ments. All this is predicated upon the sup
position that European holders of five
twenties will prefer the new lower interest
securities to being paid of at once.
SLAVERY IN ALASKA. Some remarkable
statements are made in the Sitka Times
about the prevalence of slavery in Alaska
Territory Slaves can be bought to-day
from any Indian tribe In Alaska Parents
will sell their children for three or four
blankets OF a few dollars, and have no com-
punction of conscience for the use they may
be put to in the future When one tribe
goes to war with another, all ghe prisoners
taken By either tribe are called, treated and
used as slaves When chief or any of his
family dies, it is the custom TO kill one or
more of these slaves, so that the chief or his
deceased relative may have a servant In the
other world to wait on him. As soon as a
chief dies, the slave is compelled to wash the
body of the corpse, and Is than taken out
and thrown aat on his back and held there,
when a stick of wood is placed across bis
throat aud two Indians SIT down on each end
Of it, and in this way strangle him to death
Prince PIERRE BoNApARTE, who shot NJ.
Nolr the other day, is cousin to the En-
peror, and second son of Lueien, Prince de
Cavino, by his last marriage He was
born in 1915, and has position in the army.
He visited Washington in 1862, and those
who met him there were impressed with his
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-29
HoR Sab.
FOR SALE.

T OFFER FOR SALE CHEAP MY STORE
L 6,ture. such az Scales, Tea Caddies, Candy
Jars, Counters, Shelving, &c., also, good Iron
Safe and Show Case. ELIZA DlAoN,
Cor. Rock River and Exchange streets.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-29
THE NEW LUTHERAN CHURCH.

Some time ago, Mr.. Bailey Davenport
one of Rock Islands wellknown and gener
GUS citizens, presented a fine building lot to
some Of our energetic Swede citizsns, for
the purpose of having church built upon
it, for the use of the Evangelical Lutherans
of this city. A subscription paper was pu,
in circulation at once, and the contracts foI
building the edifce let to the various con
tractors.
The lot is on or near the corner OF obio
and Toledo streets, and is a fine one for the
purpose intended. The building is TO be q
frame one, and is expected to be finished by
the last of next week.
The contract for the woodwork was let to
Mr.. Andrew Anderson, a competent ana
reliable builder of this city. The contract
for the stone work, which consists merely OF
the foundation, was let to MIR. Charles Pc
terson. a Unknown stonemsson, also OF
this city. The rock for the foundation was
also donation of Mr.. Davenport.
The estimated cost of the building is
s2,OO0-that is, to furnish it all complete.
From the plan of the building, we judge
that it will be one Of the nestest little
churches in town, and an ornament to that
portion OF the city.
A meeting for the organization of a society
will be held on next Monday evening. They
expect to start with pretty strong mem
berehip. They have no established ministe,
at present, but expect soon to have one
For the time being, Mr.. Bsngston, of Moline
will conduct the services.
In this age of enlightenment and liberality
toward all creeds and belief, the people o.
this vicinity should welcome the advent o.
new churches into our city, with the same
feeling as they have manifested toward Other
enterprises, and show by the kindness o.
spirit with which they receive the subscrip
ton paper, now in circulation, that they are
ready, both with tongue and purse, to helE
the cause of religion, and to make no obsta
Gle of nation, belief or other cause. We
trust our citizens will see this matter in the
right light, and literally aid our Swedt
friends in their undertaking.