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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24

do to save" my country from the dreaded de-
struction that threatens her. In this he had
our sympathy and our hearty CO. operation.
We felt then, and we knew, and we know
now, thatkbe charges so industriously circu-
lated against the Governor were false in ev-
cry particular-that he was traduced when
his hand should have been held up-assailed
when he should have been commended. 1t
was for these reasons that we took part
against his sssailants and now we hail bis
triumphant vindcation with the most lively
satisfaction. Justice has prevailed over er-
ror. and the slanderer has been put to the
blush by the APPLICATION Of the touch-stone Of
truth the fame of the Commonwealth, which
was sought to be tarnished by the foul tongue
of detraction, through the chief magistrates
has been vindicated, and we once more
breathe freely Patriot Dc Union.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
with a right good will.

with right good will.
Gen. Neolev You command three thou
sand of Peunaylvania's noblest sons. |
have watched you while you formed this
body of men, and you have had the protec-
tion of the commonwealth in your work
You have done If well and quickly. You
have important duties before you; yet you
have been tried and am confident you will
perform them well. Return, Gen. Negley,
victor with these men, or never return at
all.
The address was delivered in a clear full
tone of voice, and was repeatedly and enthu-
siastically cheered at different points and at
the close. When the flags had been presen-
ted and the Governor had concluded, Gen.
Negey, in response, slept forward and
said:
Your Ercellency-It i'll becomes me to
idle words now, when the wires are tremb-
ling with the words which call US to defend
the soil of Kentucky; but / will say that
these flags shall never be disgraced. In the
day of battle they shall be saluted by three
thousand Minnie balls, with which we will
welcome the euemy. We will do our duty
as soldiers, and if nothing else would prompt
us to do it well, it would be the distinguish
ed consideration you, as the Chief Executive
of the State. have paid us, in journeJing over
the mountains to place in our hands these
proofs Of the confidence reposed in us by our
good old commonwealth.
Coils Stambaugh, Sirwell and Hambright t
now stepped forward to the Governors car
riage and each thanked him briefly, pledging
themselves that the flags they had Just re-
ceived should never be disgraced.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
Important from Washington
Reconnaissance towards Leesburg.
GENERAL BAKER KILLED.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21.-Midnigh

WASHINGTON, Oct. Zl.-Midnight.
General Stone crossed the Potomac this
morning. with one portion of his command
at Edwards Ferry and another at Harrison's
Island.
Skirmishing began between the enemy, in
uncertain numbers, and part of General
Stones command, as early as nine o'clock
In the morning, ard continued without much
effect until about five o'clock in the after
noon, when large reinforcements Of the ene-
my appeared upon our right, which was
commanded by Col. Baker, Senator from
Oregon.
The Union forces engaged numbered about
one Thousand eight hundred, and were at.
tackled by force supposed to be from FIVE
to ten thousand.
At this 1uncture, Col. Bakar fell at the
head of his Brigade, gallantly cheering on
has men to the conflict.
Immediately before he fell, he despatched
Major Young to Gen. Stone, to apprise him
of the condition of affairs. and General Stone
Immediately proceeded in person towards
the right to take command but IN the con-
fusion created by the fall of Col. Baker, the
right wing sustained repulse, with consid-
erable loss.
Gen. Stone reports that the left wing re-
tired in good order. He will hold possession
of Harrison's Island, and the approaches
thereto.
Strong relnforcements will be sent for
ward to Gen. Stone during the night.
The remains eff Gen. Baker were removed
to Poolsville, and will be brought to this
city on Wednesday. He held his commission
as Colonel from the State of Pennsylvania.
having lately received it at the hands'of Gov.
Curtin, as Commander of the California
Regiment.
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COMPLETE ROUT OF THOMPSON
AND LOWE.
THEIR LOSS VERY HEAVY.
CAPTURE OF FOUR HEAVY GUNS
A REBEL LEADER KILLED.

P1Lor KNOB, Mo. Oct. 22.-The following
dispatch was received here this morning and
forwarded to head quarters, at ST. Louis:
FIELD OF BATTLE,
FREDERIcKToN, Oct. %.
Tn company with Col. Plummer's COM
mand we have routed the rebels of Thomp-
son and Lowe, estimated at 5000, Their
loss was heavy while ours was small and
confined principally to the 1St Indiana cav
airy.
We captured four heavy guns. Lowe. the
rebel leader was killed. Major Gavitt and
Capt Hynaen of the Indiana cavalry were
killed in charge on battery.
The command Of Col. Plummer, referred
to above, were on Friday morning last or
dered from Cape Girardeau with instruc-
tions to move toward Fredericktown and cut
off the retreat of Thompson and loves
army.
This force consisted of Marsh's 18th Ill
inois regiment, a section of Tayior's battery
and Stewart and Llebermans S companies of
Cavalry, all from Cairo; also part of Plum-
mer's llth Missouri, part of Ross 2lst HI
inois and section of CampbelPs battery,
all from Cape Girardeau.
The force from this point was composed
of the Goth Illinois, Col Carlin; o3d Ill.
inois, Col Hovey 2lst Illinois, Col. Alex
ander 9th Wisconsin, Col. Murphy 1st
Indiana Cavalry, Col. Baker; Capt. Haw-
kin's Independent Missouri Cavalry, and
four Founders and two "a Founders under
Mai. Schofeld, of the 1st Missouri lighi ar
tiIlery.
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E9 A Lady recently escaped from Vir-
ginia, says the Pittsburg Despatch, tells us
that on the occasion Of an alarm among the
rebels in The town where she was residing,
from report thatth Union troops were COM
ing through :he town. the amiable old Secea-
sion ladies poisoned their preserves and 9th
er nice things. snd when the rumor proved
false. they felt a little sorry DO doubt, as the
preserves were all gone :. for mix" The
same lady says that there was not one yard
of calico and but one hoop skirt for sale in
the town. What wonder that all the women
were savage ut " Lincoln" as they never
take che trouble TO think that he was not to
blame II the people cose to make him Pres:-
dent. and that Js6. Davis & Co had Go more
pscvocation to kick out Of the traces when be
wss elected than before.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
The Battle at Bolivar.
FURTHER DETAILS OF THE FIGHT.
BALTIMORE, Oct. Is.

BALTIMORE, Oct. Is.
A gentleman who spent the whole of yes
terday at IIarpers Ferry says that the ac-
counts published of the fight there on We'd
nesday are in main correct.
The cannon captured is ine new siege
gun, well mounted and in good order, with
the exception of fracture of one axle during
the fight It was stationed yesterday near
the abutment of the bridge
When it was about being retaken by the
rel els, ten penny nail was driven into the
vent, which has already been drawn ont,
The Rhode Island battery did not partici-
pate in the fight as was at first stated. They
were stationed at MarylaLd heights, and
found it impossible to discriminate in the
distance between friend and foe. The fight
continued from in the morniog till 2 O'Clock
in the afternoon, and was regular skirmish
with varying results.
The rebels when hotly pressed retraated
into the woods, and at other times they drove
the federal troops back into Boliyar-the
main fight being beyond that town, on the
road to Charleston.
At o'clock Col. Geary arrived with three
pieces of cannon, which soon silenced the
enemy's guns putting their entire force to
fight.
TIE chaplain who was taken prisoner says
that before be was captured 81 were killed
and wounded, and had been carried from
the field. There was nothing positively
known as to Col. Ashly having been killed,
and it was not generally credited.
The Fe-eral troops remained on the field
all Wednesday night and yesterday morning
having brought across the river the remain
der of 10, 900 bushels Of wheat captured from
the rebels military depot, which they were
about to transport to Leesburg.
An order was given for the whole force to
retire to the Maryla side.
Great distress prevailed among the few
rem aiming residents of Bolivar Information
having reached them that it was the inten-
tion of the enemy to destroy Bolivar and
IIarper's Ferry on Thursday night by fire,
and they were all packed up, preparatory to
flight into Maryland.
No in ormation has been received from
there this morning as to whether the threat
was carried out.
The river is still too high to ford and troops
were conveyed across in scows. The priso-
ners captured admit that their force was two
thousand whilst the entire Federal force was
only four hundred and sixty. The change
that has taken place in Harper's Ferry and
the thriving village of Bolivar, is represen-
ted as most sad and shocking. Ruin was
everywhere visible, and the inhabitants were
bowed down with sorrow and dessolation.
Col. McKaig, State Senator from Alleghe-
ny county, who was arrested some time since
and was carried to Ohio and allowed the
liberty of the State on parole, visited here
yesterday in violation of his pledge and was
arrested last night at bis hotel by order of
General Dix.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
The Frauds on the Soldiers-The
Us Commissioners Report.

We have on our table the Report of the
Commission appointed by Governor Curtin to
investigate the frauds alleged to have been
committed against the State By certain par
ties who undertook TO furnish supplies. 1t
will give every loyal citizen pleasure to learn
that by the Report of the Commission, Gov,
Curtin is entirely vindicared as to the charge
of complicity with any wrong-doers. This
result fully endorses the view taken of the
matter of the Journal, at time when the
sufer:ngs of our original brave volunteers
called for the watchful services of an inde-
pendent press. M
Gov. Curtin of course, called en- to act
with the greatest promptitude. at time
when the National Capitol was threatened
with destruction by the tlantant rebels, and
was entirely defenceless, could not by any
possibility know the antecedents of the hum
drsds who rushed from their hiding places,
and offered their invaluable services. The
engrossing idea was Washington is in DANGER
The valuable archieves of the different de-
partments may be Floydized. The President
and his Cabinet may be captured-the rebel
flag may float from the doom of the Capitol
the border States of Pennsylvania may be
invaded Harrisburg itself may be occupied
by the rebels and tlaitors-all these appre.
tensions, and mahy more crowdel the pub
liz mind. No time was to be lost. Then, it
was. let it not be forgotten, that Gov. Curtin.
with almost unexampled dispatch, summoned
together the army which had TO be clothed,
and started on its way to the defense Of
Washington.
In the turmoil of that critical time it could
not be otherwise than that men, not fit to be
trusted, would thrust themselves forward and
take advantage of the times of peril and quick
action, to secure their own interests, and so,
by false dealing, throw the Chief Magistrate
of the State into a wrong position. The fame
Of George Washington would have suffered
by such a contact. Whatever position GER
tain other parties may be left to founder in,
by the of the Commissioners, as Pennsylva-
mans. it gives us unfeigned pleasure. that
the Governor Of our State stands before our
sister States justified, because fully vindica-
ted. Phita. EUeniny Jouanah
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
LATER FROM MISSOURI.
Defeat Of the Rebels on Lynn
Creek.
TWoHUNDRED PRISONERS CAPTURED
FREMONT AT WARSAW.
PRICE REINFORCED By NJ 'CULLOCH.
FoRTIFYiNG oscEoLA.
Federal Soldiers Captured by the Rebels.
SYRACUSE, Mo-, Oct. 20.

SYRACUSE, Mo-, Oct. 20.
It is reported that Acting General Way
man, who left Roila several days since with
twenty- five hundred men, has arrived at
Lynn creek, where he dispers ed body of
rebels, killing considerable number and
taking over two hundred prisoners. He al
so captured eighteen wagon loads of goods
belon ging to McClurg & Co., a prominent
Union firm whom the rebels had robbed.
The advices from Gen. Fremont are to 7
O'Clock on Friday night. He is etill at
Warsaw, and the pontoon bridge across the
Usage was to be finished on Saturday.
Gen. Seigels division had crossed the
river.
1t was reported in our camp at Warsaw.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
Col. Bakers Regiments.

The regiment of Colouel Baker, together
with those engaged in it. are said TO have
lost 200 in killed and wounded in the late
action.
Col. Baker, it is said, wore tall yellow
feather as be led his troops to the charge.
and was mark for the enemy's bullets
He was struck by ball in the heart, four in
various parts of the body and three in the
head.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
STILL LATER.
Gen, Fremont's Removal Deter
mined On.

In connection with the fact that payment
has been suspended of the debts created in
the Department of the West, it is proper to
stare that the Investigating Committee ap-
pointed by Congress to inquire into the con-
tracts, now in session at st. Louis, have, in
their examination, discovered great irregu-
larity and extraviganee in the public expen-
ditHres.
In view of al circumstances it is apparent
that the Administration will yield to the ne
cessity of completely recognizing the entire
department., to accomplish which General
Fremont will be transferred or assigned to
some other duty.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
FALSE RUMoRs.

ST.. LOUIS, Oct 10.
Uriel Wright, a member OF the State Con-
vsntion, Sam. Blehurchell, member of the
Legislature, and John L. Choppell, secession
lists, were arrested to-day by order of the
Provost Marshal.
1t is now believed that the large number
of men reported to have deserted from
Prices army, including some 5000 or more
said to have been disbanded after the fall of
Lexington, are still in the service of the Re-
bellion, and will form bands in various parts
of the State, for bridge burning and general
marauding purposes.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24

Arriual Of Coz. Curtin and Stqf.-P Presenta
.son Of flags to The Pennsylvania Brigade
under Brig. Gen. Negley, composed Of Col.
Hambrighrs Col. Stambaugh's and COL
Seraoetts's regiments. Speeches Of Coz.
Curtin and Gen. Negley.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
From Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE, Oct 18, via Baltimore.
There has been no news received from the
South to day.
Gen. Wool has issued an order giving ev-
cry male contraband So per mouth. and
every female Sd for their services.
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WASHINGTON, OCT, 21


THEM TO BE BROUGHT TO THE WHITE HOUSE
FEELING OF THE SOLDIERS.
WASHINGTON, OCT, %.
The news Of the death of Col. Baker caus,
ed great sorrow in this city, President Linz
coin being particularly affected. 1t was the
desire of both Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln that his
body should be taken to the White House,
and placed in the East room but as the
House is now undergoing repairs, it was not
deemed judicious. The body will be brought
to the residence of Major j. w. Webb, in
this city, tomorrow.
On the other side of the Potomac the an
nouncement of his death was received with
marked signs of grief Those of the troops
who had personal acquaintance with the
Colonel, and others who only knew him by
rep utation, were strong in their resolves to
avenge his death.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24

1% We have carefully read, and regret
that its great length will prevent US from
publishing in onr columns. the report of
Msssrs. Fry. Rodgers, Abbott, Haywood,
and Cope, the Commissioners appointed by
Gov. Curtin. to inquire into the q legged frauds
committed'in furnishing supplies to our vol
unteers and it is q, gratifying fact that, after
q laborious investigation by these gentlemen
whc are men of highest character, no single
evidence of fraud attaches to the proper State
authorities-the necessity of organizing an
army ont Of entirely raw mate rial in few
days-the entire want Of equipments. arms
provisions, &c., it is remarkable indeed that
the arduous duties SO suddenly imposed upon
Gov. Curtin have been discharged with so
little loss to the State. Our volunteers were
not properly clothed, it is true; but the evi.
dence shows that the material for proper
uniforms was scarcely to be had and that
inferior goods were often necessarily pur-
chased, and at the lowest cash prices, 10
equip our men.-Phil. Press
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24

9- Our paper is one day behind this week.
We had;expeossd, now. that the election is over,
toissae our paper regularly on Thursday, but this
week there was such a rush of Job Work-and
that'a what brings the cash--that we could not
possibly got out until Friday.
The associate is in Philadelphia and We had
no time to write our readers therefore, win no.
hurt their eyes reading editorial.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24

NUMBER OF FIsHTIEs MEN IN TIE LOYAL
STATES The following table shows the number
ofmales in the loyal States fit to bear arms, be-
tween the ages of Is and As ysars, together with
che population of each State, and the number of
men each should send to the army to make up the
half million ordered into service by the act of
Congress- 70
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24

BosToN, Oct. 2i.-The Bangor Times
publishes an extract from letter, dated
Barbados, September 9th, stating that the
Privateer Sumter was captured TO leeward
by the U. 5. frigate Powhatan.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
The Army Frauds.

Oar paper to-day contains articles from
different Democratic Journals, 10 reference
30 the Report Of the Committee on the alice
sed army frauds. Now that Governor Cur.
Tin has been freed from all blame in this
matter, we wonier if the Watchman edi-
tor will have the manliness to sly so, thro'
she columns Of that valuable paper I"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
Retreatof Price Toward Arkansas

SYRACUSE, Mo-, Oct. 90.
Major Scott, of Gen. SiegePs staff. who
left Warsaw yesterday. says that definite
and satisfactory information had been recei-
we'd at Siegels camp that the Rebels under
General Price had broken up their camp in
Cedar county, where be arrived last Sunday
week, and where it was said he would make
stand and give battle, and continued their
retreat towards the Arkansas line.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24

90 How grandly the storm is rolling up
and taking it's way southwark. Six months
since anc the thrsatenings all lay in the
Boushern sky. To-day we have Brightness
and confidence here, they have dire uncer>
tsinsy and distress there. With armies full
Of spirit, treasury full Of supplies, and the
marts Of commercs full Of activity, we cheer
fully look to the winter campaign as fruitful
with victories which shall restore the protec-
tion Of the National flag to thousands of mis-
led men. Making every allowance for the
eolcring Of correspondents and operators, the
aspect of the hour is most encouraging. We
ere surrounding the rebels with line of fire
and steel, before whose narrowing circles
they must succumb. Already their boldest
front wavers to and fro irresolute, and every
where else retreat in the order of the day
Look from St.Joe TO Cairo, thence to Wash.
ington and along the coast from Monroe to
New Orleans, and the recoil Of rebellion from
the adamansine arms of patriotic freemen is
everywhere seen and felt. 81
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that Gen. Price had been largely reinforced
by the rebels under McCulloch. and that the
combined forces were fortifying Osceola,
where they intendended to give Fremont
hattla
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
Union majority,

*Messrs. Liehtenwariner and Craig. the gentle
men elected in the Carbon and Lehigh district,
were also on the Union ticket and can be relied
ON as good Union men. W $3.50
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Total, l9,s22,6SO a,aOO,OoO Doe, ,OOO

The troops which may be raised in Virginia,
Maryland, kentucky and Missouri, are not esti-
mated, but considered as Home Guards or police
for their respective States.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
TEE REMOVAL OF FREMONT DENIED.
ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, Oct. 10.

The statement in the Cincinnati Gazette, of
yesterday. TO the effect that Secretary Games
ron, on his recent visit to this department,
brought an order to General Fremont to
transfer the command of the Western De-
partment to General Hunter, and that the
execution of the order was delayed at the
request of General Fremont, is pronounced
untrue If Secretary Cameron had such an
order, it was not presented. The interview
between Secretary Cameron and Gen. Fre-
mont was satisfactory to both parties.
HUDSON, Mo-, Oct 20.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
Lexington Retaken by the U. S.
Troops.
JEFFERSON CRY, Oct 20.


Major Milne, of ihe First Missouri Scouts.
arrived here to day on the steamer Siour
City, and reports that, on the 10th. one hun
dred and fifty of his regiments, under Major
White, surprised the Rebel garrison at Lex
ington, and recaptured the place and all the
sick anG ou4ded, together with a qnanti y
of guns, pistols and other articles, which the
Rebels threw away in their fight Two PIE
ces of cannon, which were in the fort, where
also captured. The ,Siour City brought down
about one hundred of our sick and wounded
among them Colones White and Grover,
who are slowly recovering. The Rebel Gar
ison numbering three bunored. The cor di-
ton of Lexington is reported as deplorable.
Portions of the town have been stripped of
everything, and many of the Inhabitants are
actually suffering for the necessaries of life.
RoLLA, Mo-, Oct. 90.
The capture of Lynn Creek is confirmed.
The place was surrounded on the 18th by
Major Wright's cavalry. the same that rout-
ed the Rebels near LIE abanor, and a compa>
ny of Rebels under Capt. Robbins. and a
number of other prisoners, including the
sheriff of the county. were taken. A Rebel
CAPTAIN and lieutenant were killed in the
affair near Leabanon. and Lieut.. Col. Somel s
taken prisoner All the prisoners taken at
both places, seventy-four in number, have
arrived here.
ST. LOUIS. Oct. 20.
York on the fortifcations has not been
suspended, and no order to that effect was
ever issued.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
J. ). BR1sB1N, EDITOR s PUBLISHERS
VI. W. BROWN, ASSOCIATE EDITOR.

FE7o THE TAX COLLECTORS OF cENfR 3,
& COUNTY, am in great need of4raoney.
cannot get along without it.. The time allotted
you for the co'lectirn Of your Dup licate has ex-
pired. You are liable to distress and execution
ut any time. i do not wish to put cost upon you.
Why cannot you collects the tax in obedience to
your Warrant and thus save us very unpleasant
dutyi Some Of you are back over two years.
This state Of things cannot be permitted any lon
ger. 1t is not my fault that there is no money in
the Treasury. want you to collect Immediately
sll the money on your Duplicate, andsend it, or
bring it TO me. not later than the Third Monday
of Eovsnber, it haing the frst day of the adjourn
ed Court. By so doing you will aid me in rain
tanning the credit Of the county, and save your
selves trouble and costs.
Nery Respectfully, &C.,
w. w. BROWN, Treasurer.
..-Execntion will be issued on all dsfaulting 8
Collectors Immediately after ale November Court.
hope te be spared this painful duty. W. w. B.