Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-07
General Fremont.

The case of General Fremont. concerning
whose removal from command in Missouri
! 80 great discussion was in progress a week
time it was announced very positively that
he was certainly to be superseded. and that
! orders TO that effect had actually been issued
from the War Department. This assertion
now seems to bave been premature, if not
entirely unfounded /; and Fremont continues
TO discharge-the duties of his command with
out inter ference. We do not know much of
the merits of the case presented by the oppo-
nents of General Fremont, but there is reason
| to believe that their enmity is made to rest
upon the decided policy adopted by him with
reference to to the property Of rebels arrayed
against the Government. Charges of extray-
CANT contracts aud o disregard to the public
interests have been brought against him,
which may or not be well founded We do
not pretend to decide. But we still think
the great offence which was given to the
conservatives or upholders of slavery in
the Northern States, by Fremont's proclama-
tion of freedom to the slaves of all who
might be taken in arms against the Govern
ment. has inspired the relentless warfare
that has been wsged upon him. We do not
think military commander ought to suffer
degradation because he avails himself of bis
most powerful weapon against the traitors.
We believe that the loyal people Of this
country have higher aDi nobler aims than
sxpeDding their blood and treasure without
stint that slavery may be preserved while
the rebellion is being subjugated. That
poor ole imbecile, General Patterson, has
given US an example of the effect of such .
suicidal policy, The sole fruits of bis
campaign, conducted at cost of not less
than ten millions Ct dollars, were summed
| up in the return of dozen escaped negroes
to their rebel masters. Fremont boldly cut
loose from this puerile and disgraceful buis-
ness, and is now hooted at by the pro-slavery
interests on every side. The Government
and people will in time discover that the
rebels will never abandon their csuse while
they are permitted to retain this terrible
weapon in their possession. It must be
| wrested from them, and turned sQuarely
against them before they will accept and ac'
knowledge the authority of the Stars and
Stripes-the emblem of restored and undi-
vided nstion.-National Intelligencer.
BULLY roR THE QUAKEa-He was an hon.
or to his cloth, was the Quaker volunteer
who participated in recent Virginia skir-
mish. Coming to pretty close quarters with
rebel, be remarked, "Friend. it's unfortu.
nate. but thee stands just where am going
to shoot !" and biased away. 1t is needless
to say that Secesh came down."
Ia our army among the officers OF rank,
are three Prnssian barons, a Russian and an
English prince, q German revolutionist and
two of the family of Louis P illippe
Good faith is the richest exchequer of Gov
ernments, for the more it 10 drawn upon, the
frmer it ia and its resources increase with its
payments.
Prentice says, " 1t seems bsurd to swear
bitter secessionist not TO be guilty Of disloy-
atty. You might as well swear 9 mad dog
not to bite"
up agreeable images of the past, with view
to present and future improvement as well ss
enjoyment.
The Federal forces took exactly the Same
number of cannon at Hatterss, that the reb-
els captured at Bull Run.
Food eaten with keen appetite does You
good, and is easily digested; but food that is
loathed IL not beneficial.
We rather think that tho most reluctant
slave to vicc that we ever saw was o poor fell
low who had his fingers in one.
The King of Portugal has isued decree
prohibiting his subjects from fitting out ves-
sells for privsteers.
When we are alone We have our thoughts
to watch, in our families our tempers, and in
society our tongues.
One hundred and fifty fat cattle are slaugh
tered every day at Washington, to supply the
army with fresh beef,
What man learns is of Importance but
what he can do, and what he will do are
more significant things.
When pick pocket pulls at your watch
tell him plainly that you have no time to
spare.
This life's contradictions are many. Salt
water gives US fresh fish, and hot words pro-
duce coolness.
An old bachelor says that during leap year
the ladies jump at every offer of marriage
hence the term.
The good deeds that most sons prefer that
their fathers should leave behind them, are
real estate deeds.
Why is Virginia sure to come rightt Bea
cause she keeps Wheeling for the Union.
Two ways of letting the cotton out. Either
by letting it out Oh bale, or by bagging it.
Many people take effence at everything,
whose conseiences take offence at nothing.
Those persons who are continually talking
behind peoples backs are usually great liars.
Why is the letter G like the snnf Because
| il is the centre of light.
| What would the world be like without
womenf A shift-less concern.
Ifyou employ your money in doing good,
you put it out at the best interest.
Songs without wcrds-Those of that bless
ed baby.
Floyd's last exploit-He ran away-by
Gauleyl
Where Treason's las, fight will come off,
In roped ring.
The wearing of corsets by the ladies 10 3
mere matter Of form,