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sideration than heretofore. The total
amount Of the claims is some 50, 700 900,
aud they have been all adjudieated and are
on ile 10 the Auditor General Office. That
the people Of the counties Of York, Perry,
Cumberland, Franklin, Adams Fulton and
Bedford suF, red very. severe losses at the
hands OF a comnon epemy Is unquestioned.
That has been admitted and recognized, and
the several amounts fxed by commission.
That the failure Of the Government to which
they have always been loyal to protect their
property entities them to a strong claim for
indemnity no one can doubt, In paying
these claims Pennsylvania viii be but fol-
lowing the example She herself has here
tolore set by paying other claims Of a ike
character. Ohio has indemuiied her
citizens for losses sustained By Rebel raids,
and Indiana has done the same. The
National Government has refunded the
amount to Ohio, aud bin 10 reimburse
Indiana has passed one branch Of Congress,
aud will, without doubt, pass the other.
In the present shape Of the claims il is al
most impossible to obtain anything from
the General Government, but let the State
assume the obligation and the precedent al
ready established in regard TO other States
makes the reimbursement an almost abs ,lu'e
certainty. The justuess Of those claims is
generally acknowledged and the only way
in which they viii probably ever be paid
viii be in some such manner as is now pro
posed by the bill before the Legislature
THE STATE TREASURY.
The investigation on the part Of the
Senate Flnsnco Committee into the affairs
Of the State Treasury still progresses, but
develops nothing of a startling nature. State
Treasurer Maekey Is the only witness that
has yet been on the stand His examination
has made more evident that it has been the
custom Of State Treasurers for years to ac-
commodato their friends with the use Of a
large unexpen3ed balance, while the de-
manls upon the Treasury have often been
met cut of the sinking fund, A bin TO re
gulata the management Of the public money
intended TO correct some Of the abuses in
the administration Of the State Treasury,
has passed the House and Is nov before the
Senate. The aiary OF the State Treasurer
is increased to $4,000 his bond fixed at
$500 600 and be is required to place all the
public money in some bank OF banks, at the
best rate of interest to be obtained, subject
TO call, the interest to accrue to the benefit
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25
FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.
LETTER FROM HARRISBURG.


HABRsBUBG, Pa, Feb. 10, 1870.
THE PAST WEEK.
Has been ous Of unusual activity in Legisla-
tive matters Numerous delegations have
teen in Harrisburg to secure or defeat Ger
tain measures, aud the hotels and halls OF
the Capitol have presented q lively appear
ance The Miners Association, from the
Schuylkjil region, have had q large delega-
ton here, and have obtained the passage
through the Senate Of bin for the better
protection Of miners aud the more efTectual
veGtilation Of mines, which, if it becomes a
law, it is thought viii prevent the possibility
Of a recurrence Of the Ayoudale disaster.
From Ere, from JohnstoBn, from Phila-
delphia and from Pittsburgh delegations
have also been here during the week to
look after legislation for their special
localities.
THE sCUTL-FINDI-aY CASE.
About which there has been so much dis
ous.ion, has at length come to an end by
the withdrawal Of Mr.. Scull from the con
test, and majority Of the committee re-
porting in favor of Findlay, the Democratic
Senator, retaining his seat. The contest
has been a singular one from its inception.
and there are not found wanting those who
assert that the efforts Of 1Ir, Scuil to obtain
the seat were i'll tempered and were by some
thing beside fair means. The letter Of Mr.
Sculi 30 the committee, upon his Withdrawal
from the contest was eouc5eJ ia language
considered so far insulting that the com-
mittee refused to receive it, and the clerk
was directed to return it to him. He claims
that thecommittee was pre-. judged against
hin from the first and Senator Brooke. the
chairman, alleges that the decisions of the
committee were in many instances Of the
most outrageous character The majority
report was signed BY the three Democratic
members Of the committee and Senator
Lowry The other three Republican mem
bers viii hereafter present minority re-
port protesting against the rulings of the
committee to which it is alleged ScuH was
stopped from making a faiI contest.
TIE BORDER CLAIMS.
y bill to indemnify the citizens of certain
counties Of the soNhera boundary Of dc
State for damages received during ile war
is again before the Legislature. and is OBJ
tanning more candid and favorable con
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25
A COMMON SENSE VIEW OF FREE
TRADE.

Farmers generally are men Of sound, prac
teal, common sense. When they see one
of their number buying things he don't
need, because they are cheap, and buying
more than be sells, they know be is on the
straight road TO bankruptcy. Why don
they apply the same sound logic to the
questions of free,trade aud protection
When they see that under free trade the ma
ton continually buys more than it sells. can
they not understand that it is on the read to
bankruptcy the same as an individual would
be Aud when under protective tariff
We sell more than We buy can they not un.
derstand that the nation is growing rich aud
prosperous? ? 4 little of the common sense
they make use of daily in their own bust
ness, if applied to politics would soon make
every farmer in the land an advocate of pro
lection.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

PoLITICAL. DISABILITIES. The Recon
struc'ion Committee has agreed TO a general
bill for the removal of political disabilities,
which General Butler vii, at the proper
time, report to Tie House for passage. Ii
applies to al disfranchised persons. except
those who have been members Of Congress
or have held commissions in the army or
navy. The whole matter is thrown into the
United States courts, and the form Of petit
tion is embodied 10 the bin. The notice of
fling of petition for removal of disabilities
Is to be printed in newspapers, and hearing
is to be had thereon at the specified time
If the court IS satisfied that the statements
made by the applicant are true the certificate
must issue, and that ends the matter II
the court rejects the application the dsalili-
ties can he removed only by an act OF Con-
gress. False swearing is to be punished as
perjury The removal Of disabilities does
not restore the property or give the right TO
set up a claim for property captured or de-
stroyed during the war
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25
S8tal Gstate.
NALUABLE FARM cor SO

The subscriber offers at private sale. a good
improved farm situated 10 snaks snring r. so'
Bedford Co.. Pa. two miles from Mount DalisS
station, the Huntingdon and sroadt,u raiJ
road containing 23G ACRES Of good linestons
land, about $50 acres cleared and under poad
fence, ever 500 panels Of Which arc post fence
the balance Of the land is we'll timbered. Tbe
improvements are GOOD LARGE FARM
HOUSE aud Large Bank Barn and all necesgnrT
out buildings, Never Failing Springs, 2 Orch
ards, TENANT HOUSES and good sawmiIl.
The above Mansion Farm i in a good gtate q
cultivation and is well calculated to make TWO
FARMS. For further particulars address.
HENRY HERSHBERGER
Jan Bloody Ran, Bedford Co., Pa
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25
DRIyATE SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.


The following lot Of ground situate IN the town
OF Duneansville, Blair CO., Pa, fronting on Main
street Cor Furnpikel Is feet aud extending back
lSo eeti more or less, and having thereon erected
large two story BRICK HOUSE, with base
ment and kitchen, and good cellar, frame Black
smith and Wagon-Maket's Shop, frame stable
and other out-buildings, with fruit Of different
varieties on the lot. This would be good stand
for Tavern Boarding House, being convent
eut 20 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, lot Of SIX ACRES. near the Chalybeate
Spring, one mile from the town Of Bedford, witb
a Log House thereon erected. Adjoining lands
Of Chenowith, Amos, Shannon and others
Also, IL acres Of Timber Land, adjoining thu
Colfelt farm, and convenient 70 good roads
For further particulars apply to
JOHN LUTZ,
INQUIRER OFFIcK,
or j. G. BRIDAHAM
l6decd Bedford. Pa.
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4
FIVE lots Of ground in Bedford, 60 by 24O,
formerly part Of the Lyons estate,
Two tracts Of $50 acres each within three miles
Of depot on the Pacific Rail Road back of 0ma-
Ia.
A tract Of bottom land timbervd and prariS
two miles from Omaha City.
One third Of goo acres in Fulton County Pa,
including valuable Ore, mineral and timber lands
near Fort LittletOn.
Over 1000 acres Of valuable ore, coal and tim
Der lands in West Virginia.
ALSO, Twenty-Five one acre lots, adjoining the
Borough Of Bedford, with lime stone rock for
kiln quarry the upper end Of each.
Also, 800 acres of land in Woodbury. CO., Iowa.
so d" Franklin 4 Iowa
l09 acres adjoining Bedford, with house, barn,
&C., known as the amos farm
Also, a farm Of 107 acres in Harrison twp.
Also, Six acres near Bedford, with 2 houses,
stable and brick yard thereon.
Q. Z. SHANNON,
June 2l.-tf Bedford. Penn a.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

A ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.-Letters OF
IA administration having been granted to the
subscriber by the Register Of Bedford county, on
the estate of Nathan Robson, late of Southamp-
ton township, deceased. notice is hereby given
TO those indebted to said estate to make immedi-
ate payment, and those having claims against the
same will present them duly authenticated for
settlement HIRAM Robson,
llleb@ Executor.
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JOHN LUTZ.
May s.tE
OTIS At PRIVATE SALE.

4 OTIS AT PRIVATE SALE
4 RARE OPPORTUNITY 70 BUY 4
HOME.
The subscribers viii sell number Of lots ad-
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 splendid opportunity to
buy cheap and most desirable home, as the lots
lie Immediately opposite the Chaybeate Spring
Park, on the road, and not more than l2O yards
from the Spring, at the following low prices:
l. one-half acre lot with dwelling house and
other out-buildings, garden ana frnit trees, an
the best Of water convenient. at 500, cash.
2. Half-acre lot $3.50, cash.
3. Half acre lot $3.50, cash.
4. Half acre lot $50, cash.
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 TO buy q home, a few
yards out of Bedford, will find this offer worth
serious consideration.
JOHN LUTZ,
mays-tf Real Estate Agent, Bedford, Pa,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

PRoTEcnoN builds manufacturing estab-
lishments all over the country and makes a
ularket for the farmer at his OVID door
Free trade destroys manufactures and com
pels the farmer 10 send his grain to Europe
10 find market The farmer can only send
grain or -four to European markets aud that
at heavy expense; at the home market crea
ted by manufacture, he can sell vegetables,
meat, poultry aud all the produce Of the
farm at no expense whatever for freights
Which is the better?
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

a CANADA paper says that, on the 18th
Of January, people living on the shore OF
st, Clair lake heard two loud reports as of
cannon, Immediately after which they felt
gentle swaylng of the earth, and diseoveId
that ice aud trees and logs from the lake
had been suddenly piled in a jumbIed mass
on the shore. The waters also suddenly
rose, and 1t was a week before they subsi
ded into their ordinary boundary. No ex-
planation Of the phenomena has been
given.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

THE people Of Somerset County seem TO
be waking up on the subject OF butter max
ing. Their papers bave been tull Of disser-
talions upon the subject for several weeks.
The Standard seems to have opened the
hnIl
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

INcREAsE OF IHNIGRAuoN.-Tke uum-
Der Of Immigrants arriving in the United
States in 1866 was $50 569, being 340l5
more than ever arrived in any previous year.
Thenext highest number in any one previous
year was IN 1865, when they numbered 3lsr
554 From 1856 TO 1869 inclusive the whole
number arriving in the United States was
.. .9IS, ,2I5. In the same time The Chinese
Immigrants numbered 7s.sl7 Of whom 10
S74 arrived in 1859.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25
IMPORTANT.

We respectfully inform oil interested that.
January lst 1870 our bl oks viii be closed. Every
account there-upon must be settled by CASH or
NOTE without delay. After the period nauaed
above credit Of ninety days wiz BE given TO all
PROMPT PAYING customers, 10 whom we re-
turn our thanks. Don't fail 10 remember that
our terms are THREE MONTHS after which
period, will charge interest or all accounts
A. b. CRAMER g. ca.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

THE thaw Of last Friday, followed by rain
and snow storms, prevailed over a large ez-
tent Of country Heavy rain and storms
are reported as having occurred in Wash
ingtou, Baltimore, Philadelphia aud New
York.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

NEBRASKA aud Texas have ratified the
fifteenth amendment and it is now the law
Of the land in spite OF New Yofl, 5 repeal or
Indiana irregularity.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25
DooK AGENTS WANTED FOR
STRUGGLES AND TRTUMPHs OF
P. T. BARN N.

Nearly 500 pages-printed in English and
German--35 Elegant Full Page En-
cravings:
It Embraces Forty Years Recellechons of his
Busy life, a Merchant, Manager, Banker. Lee
turer and Snowman, and gives accounts of bis
imprisonment, his Failure his Successful Euro
pean Tours, and importaat Historical and Person-
al "Reminiscences, replete with Humor, Anecdotes
and Entertaining Narrative. No book published
50 acceptable to all classes. Every one wants it.
Agents selling from so to loo week. We
offer extra terms. Our Illustrated Catalogue and
Terms TO Agents sent free.
j. B. BURR & CO.,
4feb6w Publishers, Hartford, Conn.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

The Cuban cause IS gaining favor IN Con
sress and there Is now probability that
there viii be a recognition Of Cuban bellig
ereney at an early day coupled with decla-
ration Of neutrality.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25
LAND FOR SALE.

The subscribers offer at private sale the follow
ing valuable tracts of land, viz:
No.. l. The undivided half of 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 Danner, James Brin-
hurst and wisbart's heirs. TWO VEINS OF
COAL, one 81 feet the other 81 feet in depth have
been discovered on this tract
No.2. A tract of2so acres near the abb 3D..
joining the same lands and supposed 20 eertsir,
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
eide Of the Harbor across the mountain, well tim
bered with oak and pine.
May 9,-tf. JOHN LUTZ.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

MEXICO Is still in a state Of chronic rebel
lion. Pronuuciamentos are still the order
of the day. 1900 prisoners broke jail az
Ofizlb4 The other day, and, with three
Generals, at once issued pronurciamento
in true Mexican style preparatory to rob
hing the town. a similar proceeding had
taken place in the same town about two
weeks before. Poor Mexico When VIII
her trnnLles cease?
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25
M iscellanR0ls.
w ASHINGTON HOTEL
w FOR SALE OR RENT

The subscriber offers this well known Hotel
property, situated on the corner of fJuIiana and
Pitt streets, Bedford, Pa. for sale OF rent un.il
December lst
Tie building Is far superior to any other in
town and is one of the most favoraby located in
Southern Pennsylvania Persons wishing agood
Hotel Property will do well to give this their at
tentIon.
For terms or further particulars address the
subscriber at Bedford, Pa.
ssepSn MICHAEL LUTZ.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

SENATOR'S Morton, Carpenter and Sher-
man are the latest converts to the Cuban
cause They are all now in favor Of Cuban
recognition.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

VIRGINIA. The Virginia House of Dele.
gates has passed a resolution substantially
70 the effect that II is iuadvisable to elec, to
office any person disqualified under the
provisions Of the Fourteenth amendment.
Ii is stated that this resolution, which /,
somewhat at variance with the views of the
members Of that body, was pushed
through ia respect to a suggestion in Gov
ernor Walkers message, that if di,quaii-
fed persons should be elected resolution
should be passed in each case asking Con
gress to relieve such disabilities The reso-
ution passed by the House Of Delegates
viii be something OF damper on the a>pi
ations Of many prominent ex Coniederates
who had expected to monopnlize a maiority
jf the State and count, Offices after The
restoration of the State to the Union.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

FREAK OF A Crazy MAN. Quite sen.
,ation took place, on Monday afternoon, at
the depot of the Northwestern aud Rock.
ford, Rock lslaud 4 ST. Louis Companies
at Sterling, No, on the arrival of the Pa
cidc train from the east A crazy mao.
formerly in the employ Of the latter com
pany, attempted TO get upon the train, but
was prevented by the conductor. until tie
trsiu was beyond his reach The maniac
then turned to an engine, which vas stand,
ing on a side track, boarded it, and threw
the throttle valve wide open The engine
dashed on after the Pacific train to the end
Of the switch, but its velocity was too great
to allow 1t TO turn upon the main track, aud
turning Of, buried itself in the earth. Had
not the madman's intention been thus
thwaued, a most serious calamity must have
resulted
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

THE fifteenth Amendment has now been
ratified by thirty states, Texas being the
last Three are not yet admitted, Georgia.
Mississippi and Texas The bin admitting
Mississippi has passed the Senate by Sd 10
II and has been sent to the House where
It will ne doubt soon be passed Congress
has the ratification Of the amendment in
its own hands now, and We have no doubt
the work will soon be complated.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

Public DOCUMENTS. Hon. John Cessna
and Adiutant General Russell and Hon. B.
F. Long will accept our thanks for valuable
public documents.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

By the fifteenth Amendment 500, 900 ne
groes will be enfraBchised; Of these 100, 900
are IN the Northern States.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

GOLD closed in New York on Saturday
at IIS{, the lowest point reached since the
war On Monday i closed at IlQ!.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

WE are Indebted to Prof J p Wicker
sham, State Superintendent of Common
Schools, for a eopyof the School Report for
1870
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

JUDGE STRONG's nomination to the Su
preme Court has been confirmed by the Sen
ate by a large majority
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

Hon F. 3. LoN0 viii oeeept our thanks
for a copy Of the Auditor Generals Report
on railroads for 1865.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

SOMERSET has raised sl2, $50 toward the
branch road to the Pi;tsha n and Counells
vile railroad
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

THE people OF San francisco have recent
y had a sensation in the shape of another
earthquake The shoek was slight however
and DO damage was done.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

THE CHICAGO dentists are discussing the
pTopr ETY. Of advertising their business
Why they hesitate il is bard to tell We
always thought dentists wanted to draw
and II advertising won draw nothing viii
Il they doubt IL, let them stop advertising.
and see how quickly they viii fail in spite Of
their teeth
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25
xLIst CONVERSATIONAL SESSION.

SENATE. Feb I4rh. "A number of
resolutions were offered. among which was
oue appropriating $4,000 for the purchase
of an III Painting portrait OF the late Abra-
ham Lincoln. Referred The Mississippi
bill was then taken up and debated bg
Nessrs Harvard, Morton and others. No
vote has set been taken.
la the House Dir. Iugersoll again offered
his resolution proposing an amendment to
the Consultation OF the United States pro-
vidiug that Congress shall have the power
to issue notes and make them legal tender
tor the payment of debts Referred to the
judiciary Committee.
Mr. Loughiidge offered a resolution that
in the opinion Of fthis House the business iu-
terests of the country required an increase
In the volume of currency, and that the Com
mitlee ou Banking and Currency be instruct
ed TO report bill at an early dag increasing
the currency TO the extent Of at leas $50
600 600.
The Legislative appropriation bill was
then taken up aud discussed at considerable
length, but no action taken.
In the Senate on the l5th the bill TO
abolish the franking privilege was taken up
but after the expression OF several nplnlons,
the bll was LAID aside and the Mississippi
bin taken up but it met with the same fate
as the other. and little after five clock
Senate adjourned
In the House, the resolution relative TO
American Prisoners IN Eugland was taken
up, but not disposed OF, as was also, the
contested election question New York -
Van Nyck Us. Green. A bhl authorizing
the payment of bountles 10 Persons, held
afterwards as drafted men, being previously
r iected as volunteers YVES taken uP.
On the 10Th, Senate occupied nearly al
the time 10 discussing the Mississippi bill.
Nothing done yet.
Ia the House, Mr., Cullom, from the
Committee on Territories, reported adj
vcrsey on the House bill to provide
temporary government for the Territory Of
Alaska, and also on a bill authorizing the
construction Of wagon roads in Arizona and
New Mexico.
The bin was passed fixing the salaries of
the Chief Justices Of the Territories cf
Washington, New Mexico, Utah, Idaho,
Montana and Wyoming at three thousand
dollars per aunum.
Mr. Cullon, from the same committee, re
ported the bill to aid in the ezecurion OF the
laws 10 Utah so as 10 prevent and punish
poygamy During the reading Of the bin
the morning hour expired and the bill went
over ill tomorrow.
The House at halfpast one o clock, re-
sumed the consideration of the Greene Nan
Wyck contested election case, and after con
siderable debate a vote was taken on the
majority report aud resolution declaring Mr..
Van Wyck legally elected Agreed to; ayes
1I9 nays 81.
On the l7rh, in Senate, the Mississippi
bill was again taken up, and after some de
bate the question on striking out all condi
ti0us from the bin was taken, and resulted
10 rejection by yeas 27 nays %.
The question on striking out the pream
ble Of the bill was lost
The bill was then read for third time,
and on It's passage Mr.. Drake called for the
yeas and nays aud the biIl was passed by
yeas so, nays H.
No important bills nor resolutions were
introduced in the House.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-02-25

THE negro vote IN Pennsylvania is cssi-
mated at ahout Is 600