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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-26
Excitement at Kansas Citv.

BRILLIANT SKIRMISH AND ROUT OF THE
REBELS-ATTEMP PIT TO CROSS THE RIV-
ER-THEIR BOAT SUNK.
KANsAT CRY, Mo-, Sept. 17.-Considerable ex-
citement was occasioned here on Saturday last, by
the appearance of the Rebel scouts on the eppo-
site banks of the river. A company of twenty
five mounted men was sent ovr from this place,
who discovered Rebel camp of from 200 to 300,
six miles distant from the river. An additional
fierce was detailed in the afternoon, who made
successful attack, killing seven of the ebes,
capturing six prisoners and their horses, and de-
stroying their barra cks. Only one ofthe Federal
troops wounded.
Yesterday large force of Rebels supposed to
be part of the band recently encamped at So.
Joseph, made their appearance four miles below,
on the opposite shore, and attempted to cross the
river on an old hat>boat, sending part of their
force to attrack the attention of the Federal troops
by firing into this city and Wyandotte. They
were, however, repulsed, and the boat sunk It
is believed that they succeed ID in crossing at Z-
bley Ferry, sixteen miles below, which they had
possession of last evening. The city was alive
with reports of skirmishes of both parties, Sey,
eral shots were heard, but it is believed no dame
age was done
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-26
Beefn Centre County, Penna, Thursday Morning, Sept 26 1861

the umpires, and after toiling some ten OF
fifteen minutes he removed a cube of wood
from The tree of about five inches in depth,
which, on being split open carefully, three
slugs, pressed firmly against each other,
with but little variation from true line,
wereaken therefrom 10 the wonder and
surprise of the umpires. Seth Stark'S bul-
lets had travsrsed the same laae, and had
LODGED together!
The huzzas and the laugh were now upon
the other side, but the contest was remarka-
BILE and decisive-the victory so complete
that even those who had lost money on the
result, joined with the others in rendering all
homage to the eccentric backw oodsman.-
Seth was forthwith enrolled in the ranks OF
the company, and though he appeared very
awkward at first in the ranks, he is fast ac-
quiring the positions and bearing of well
drilled soldier. The greatest difficulty he
has to encounter is his left handedness, while
his crooked eye only troubles his drill officer.
''Eyes front" appear always 'eyes left, y
and ''eyes right always seem to be ''eyes
'front.'
The Ethan Allen Guards have been re-
Gently mustered into the service of Uncle
Sam !; and if they ever get into an engage
ment, woe be to the rebels who become tar
gets of Seth Stark, the Green Mountain
Sharp Shooter
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-26
Further Particulars.

Sr. LOUIS, Sept. 20.
The following additional particulars in ref
erence to affairs in Lexington baye been as
certaiped -
The first attack upon the Notifications is
said to have been made on Thursday of last
week, but this is certainly mistake, as
Price did not leave Wsrrensburg forty miles
south of Lexington, until Wednesday night.
TIE attack was probably made on Monday,
as previous stated, with about 5000 men,
The engagement lasted two hours, when the
Rebels were repulsed with the loss of 100
killed and between 200 and 400 wounded
Oar loss stated at five killed and several
wouI ded.
The Notifications are situated at the edge
of the town, on bluff overlooking the river.
The works are of earth. seven feet high and
twelve feet thick, with a ditch six feet deep
and twelve feet bread, surrounding them
Another and smaller work is erected inside,
defended by ditch-the whole works being
capable of holding ten thousand troops.
The attack on Wednesday was determin-
ed one, and lasted nearly all day.
The reinforcements from the North, under
Gen. Sturgis, probably number 5000, but
should they be unable to cross the river
which is quite likely, the only aid they can
render will be to sweep the Rebels with their
artillery. 1t is confidently hoped, however,
that the 6000 troops that left Jefferson City on
Wednesday, by steamers, will be able to
land at or near Lexington, and cut their way
through the Rebel forces and join Colonel
Mulligan. 1t is said that Colonel Mulligan
expressed confidence in being able to hold
his position against any force not more than
ten times greater than his own.
1t was believed at Boonville that Lane had
reached Lexington with reinforcements,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-26
SETH STARK,
THE GREEN MOUNTAIN sHARP-sHoorER
BY HARRY HAZEL

g It's no use torking 'beout it, ded, I'm
goin' to fite the enemy. The Unions in
danger Varmount's in danger, and Hard
scrabble in pertickler's in danger, and Pm
bound for to go. That's wot l told the old
man, Mister Officer and that's wot ] tell
you. If you won't list me, I'll find eout
another crultin' station, darned quick
This. speech of a hard listed, young Green
Mountain Boy, with rifle in his hand, was
not long since made to the officer of re-
cruiting station in Montpelier, VT, who had
interposed Several objections to the stout
lads enlistihg, to wit: that his visual or
ga1s presented decided case of strabisums,
that his body was slightly angular, that his
style Of speech and manner rather shocked
the ears and eyes of the gentlemanly, col
lege cultivated lieutenant, who had thrown
down Blackstone, Kent, Coke, and other
law commentators for sword and apaul
cites and also because the applicant was
incurably left handed
"How old ale you % asked the lieuten-
ant.
= Twenty, last grass"
What's your business l'
.Cuttin' logs and shewtin' bars in winter,
and drivin' cattle and mowin. grass in sum.
mer."
Shooting bears, eh ?''
Yeas, shewtin' bars"
"Then / suppose yo1 would take aim at a
tree in one direction, and hit the bear in an
other," said the officer, derisively. 81 am
afraid, in battle, You would be much less
dangerous in the enemy's ranks than in
ours"
81 know I'm a little bit cock.eyed, Mis-
ter Officer, but I've fotched many bar at
more'n a hundred rods, and at turkey
shewts they allurs try to count me out"
s'Coun't you out what do mean by
that ?''
Wall, amt so profertable,to the, ,.tur-
key match makers as some o. the rest on
EN-, for when git this ere rife O. dads on
one o. the birds, you can reckon that he's
mine.n
" Are you also good shot with the m u.s.
ket p
"Don't know notnin' beout that kind O.
shewtin' iron.1
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-26
AFTER MANASSAS.
ny cHAs. j. PETERSON.

What though the rebel armies rage,
What though the nations sneer,
What though the ocean roar, and hearts
Are failing men for fear!
The masts may go, the ship may drift,
The waters overwhelm-
Out of the depths we'll triumph yet,
Our God is at the helm.
Our Fathers God at Plymoth Rock,
The God of Bunker Hill,
Oh not in vain the beacon fire
They lit-it bIazes still
And tempest-tossed, and faint to death,
Out ON the stormy realm,
We catch its CLEAN, and lift the psalm,
q Our God is at the helm"
The fountains of the deep are loosed.
We drive through night and rain.
Shall neither sun, nor star, nor sky,
Nor land be seen again
Take heart. This world of all our hopes,
The deeps may oyerwhelm;
But still our ark shall ride the food,
For God is at the helm.
Oh nation born of travail long,
OF twice three thousand years:
Man-child of freedom! tits not thine
To die in blood and tears.
Through the Red Sea the chosen race
Won to the promised realm;
We bear the future of the world,
And God is at the helm.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-26
ON GUARD.

At midnight, on my lonely beat,
When shadows wrap the wood and lea
A vision seems my view to greet
Of one at home that prays for me.
No roses blow upon her check
Her form is not lovers dream
But on her face, so fair and meek,
A host of holier beauties gleam
Fer softly shines her silver hair,
A patient smile is on her face,
And the mild lustrous light of prayer
Around her sheds moonlight grace.
She prays for one that's far away
The soldier iu his holy fight
And begs that Heaven in mercy may
Protect her boy and bless the right.
Til, though the leagues lie far between,
This silent incense of her heart
Steals Ger my heart with breath serene,
And we no longer are apart.
So guarding thus my lonely beat,
By shadowy wood and heunsed lea,
That vision seems my eye to meet
Of her at home wEo prays for me.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-26

CURIOUS FACTS DISCOVERED BY THE FRENCH
CENsUs.-The French census recently taken
discloses some curious facts. Among these
is an excess of marriages in the large towns
and cities of France over those in the country,
proportionately to population. 1t also ap-
pears that but about seven widows in every
hundred marry again, while twice that ratio
of widowers re-enter the connubial state
A majority of male children are shown to be
born of parents of nearly the same age
The average duration of welded life, in 49,
Sc, was twenty-five years, against twenty
three years and two months IN 1886. One
third of the men and about one half of the
women yearly married are unable to sign
their names. This proposition, however,
does not hold in the department of the Seine,
where only one man in nineteen and one
woman in six are unable to write. In the
same department, also the proportion of
children born out Of wedlock and legitima-
ted by the subsequent marriage of their
parents, is much greater than in the provin-
cial towns, and is smallest of all in the ru.,
raj districts.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-26
Horrible Accident in Berks Co.
TWO MEN INJURED BY THE EXPLOSION
OF BONE SHE'LL.

READING, Sept. 2O.-A horrible accident occur
red to-day, in Doulags township, this county, as
Mr.. Charles B. Weaver, Colebrookdale Foundry,
was experimenting with bomb she'll, which had
ust been cast, it exploded. piece of the missile
striking him in the forehead. between the eye.
brows and the root of the nose, penetrating to the
brain. He is not expected to live.
At the same time, Mr.. Samuel Weidner was ter,
ribly burned in the face, and will probably lose
his eye-sight. The Weavers have contract for
making lage number of shells for the Goyera-
mnet
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-26

A terrible fire occurred on the stage of the
Continental Theatre, Philadelphia, on Sat-
uiday night, by which some fourteen per-
sons, mostly females, were dreadfully burn
ed. Six of the ladies have Stree died. The
fire took place during thunder and liiht-
ming storm in the play of The Tempest.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-26
Reconnaissance of Hardee's Posi-
tion-A Skirmish.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.-Gen Fremont tel
egraphs 20 the headquarters of the army,
dated yesterday, giving the following infor-
nation IL
MAJOR. Gavitt, of the First Indiana Regi-
ment of Cavalry, who was sent on recon
noisancc towards Hardee's position at Green
vile, met the the enemy's Lickets. drove
them in, killing two and taking two Of the
enemy prisoners. He also captured sixty
muskets and twenty-five horses"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-26
AMERICAN WOMEN.

Mrs H. B. Stowe, in her book OF travels in
Europe, makes the following sensible re-
marks about the comparative beauty of the
women of England and America
A lady asked me the other evening what
| thought of the beauty of the English aris-
tocracy; she was Scotch lady, by-tae- by,
so that the question was fair one. re-
piled that certainly report had not exagger-
ated their charms. Then came a home
question how the ladies of England CON-
pared with those of America? 'sNow Tor
it, PATRIOTISM said to myself, and invo-
king to my aid certain fair saints of my own
country, whose faces distinctly remember
cd, assured her that Lad never seen more
beautiful women than had in America
Grieved was to add, but your ladies
keep their beauty much longer" This fact
stares one in the face in every company
one meets ladies past fifty, glowing, radient
and blooming, with freshness of complex
ion and fullness of outline refreshing TO con-
template. What can be the reason . Tell
US MUSES. and Graces, what can it be Is it
the conservative power of sea-fog and coal
smoke, the same which keeps the turfgreen,
and makes the ivy and holly flourish? !? How
comes it that our married ladies dwindle,
fade and grow thin, that their noses incline
to sharpness. and their elbows to angularity
just at the time OF life when their island sis
ters round out into comfortable and be-
coming amplitude and fullness ? fit is the
coal and sea fog, why then / am afraid We
shall never come up with them.
But perhaps their may be other causes
why a country which starts some of the most
beautiful giIls, in the worlu produce so
few beautiful women, Have not our close
stove> heated rooms something to do with it
Above all, has not our climate, with its al
ternate extremes Of heat and cold, a tendency
to induce habits Of indolence? Climate cer-
tainly. has great deal to do with it; ours
is evidently more trying and more exhaust
ing, and because it is so, we should not pile
upon its back errors Of dress and diet which
are avoided by our neighbols. They keep
their beauty because they keep their health.
1t has been as remarkable to me as anything
since have been here, that do not con-
stantly, hear one and another spoken of as
IN miserable health, very delicate, 60
Health seems to be the rule, and not the ex-
ception. For my part must say the most
favorable omen | know of for female beauty
in Ameraca is the multiplication of water
cure establishments, where our ladies, if
they get nothing else, do gain some ideas as
to the necessity of fresh air, regular exer-
else, simple duet, and the laws of hygiene in
general.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-26
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-24

WomAN's RiaHrs-Numerous petitions hav'
been presented to the Legislature during th'
present session as there were at the lsst,for leg
islation in favor of women. As some misap-
urehension seems to exist in the public mind ai
to what is really asked for in these petitions
we state the main points as we gather them
from circular laid upon our table by an intelli-
gent lady. 1t is complained:
/ That iTjustice is done to women by the
laws regulating the appraisement, settlement
and distribution of the estates of deceased per-
sons.
2. That the widowed mother is not permit
ted to perform the duties Of both administrator
and guardian, unless she is appointed by the last
will and testament of the deceased husband
and father, and that marriage extinguishes the
authority of the widowed mother as the guar
dian of her children, while the father may, by
his last will in writing, appoint guardian or
guardians for any of bis children, whether born
at the time of making his will, or afterwards
The principal ground of complaint, in the
oi ircular alluded to, lis that our laws oppress
widows, and the question is put, whether the
legislation of the past, and especially of last
winter, does not prove that the exercise OF the
elective franchise by women, and that only, will
secure 10 widotos even and exact justice.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-24

TEMPERANCE STATE CONVENTION. Con
vention which met at ten o'clock, A. M yester
day, at the Congregational Church in this city
~as very large, numbering over $50 delegates
Rev. JosEPH TREMDLE, of this city was choseI
President and ]. WADswoRTH, of Cincinnati
and three others were appointed Secretaries
The report Of special committee on a plar
for State Temperance Organization was dis
oussed at length, and the Convention adjourned
to meet at the came place, this morning at eigh
O'Clock. ....E. .r4.
After the adjournment of the Convention ir
Che evening, the members repaiRd to the City
Hall. to partake ofa sumptuous repast prepared
by the ladies, the proceeds of which ere to bt
applied ia payment of the expenses Of the Con.
vention. The conveutlon adjourned at the close
Of its morning session.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-24

TRY IT.-With these words the stranger put q
package of De Land & Cos Saleratus into KATE'i
hand, and disappeared. Ever after this memor
able day, poor bread dingy pastry, and sulphur
ous biscuit were unknown in this family, bu
the fame of Kate's excellent pastry, bread, &c.
spread over the whole school district, and lee
many envious people to make the inquiry
"Whose Saleratuo do you use7' To which sb'
invariably replied, D. De Land g. Co.'s.
can be purchased from most grocers and store
keepers. and is for sale at Wholesale by th
manufacturers, at Fairport, Monroe Co., N. Y,
aud by the grocers in the cities and village
throughout the country. tsA IA
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-24

The GREATK;T CoUoH MEDICINE IN THE WoRLl
We take great pleasure in calling the atten-
tion of our readers and the public to the won
derfnl virtues and numerous testimonials o
l. " Ayers PULMoNIo CHERRY CORDIAL. ThiI
is unquestionably the greatest cough preparation
an the World Ithas been used in the Doctor,
extensive practice 10 various parts of the coun
try for several years, and is a speedy and GER
tain cure for coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma
night sweats, difficulty Of breathing, &c, &C
He who aids in Introducing this great prepara-
tion to the community, is beneiactor to man
kind
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-24
THE VICTOR AT EVERY FAIR
WHERE EXHIBITED
CONTRA NOTICE.

The Newark Machine Works in publishing the above
notice OF having been victorious over
The Rlandy Portable Steam Saw Mill
at any Fair whatever, knew they publishing false.
hood. We have published our denial Of the truth Of
their statements In other papers, but they have not al
tered them offered the public any evidence to sus
tain their untruthful assertion, We had Mill or
Engine on exhibition at Memphis, Tenn. We dtl
meet them at the Ohiostate Fair at Zanesville 1859,
where in the Saving contest they out behind all
| others, We taking TWO FIRST PREMIUMS.
We met them again at the Ohio State Fair at sandusky
o. In 1853. with equal Machinery and beat them taking
TWO FIRST PREMIUMS again.
At the UNITED STATES FAIR for 1860 at Cincin-
NATL o. where all the leading manufacturers repre-
sented,
The Blandy Mil tuds Victorious
all, cutting % boards, 10 IT, In long, and 90
inches wide, in minutes, J5seconds all the machine
ry operated by two hands only and Of course carried
the FIRST PREMIUM.
Not being present at indianapolis, ls0O we do not
know what they did there but do know that at the
Ohio State Fair for 1882 where did meet them, they
were so badly beaten be left entirely out of con-
alteration In awarding premiums. Though they had
Mill and three Engines the grounds they did not get
even second Premium on either.
For circulars fully describing THE BLANDY MA
TI0NAL PREMIUM AND CHAMPION ENGINE AND
MILL, with reports ofoperatoTs, &C., all TRUTH and
fairly set forth, address
H.& +. RLANDY,
Blandy's Steam Engine Works,
Jan ~ d&w Evansville, o.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-24

II Dr.. GEORGE H. DADD, the celebrated vet
eriuary surgeon of Boston, will deliver lee
ture this evening, at the rooms of the State
Board of Agriculture, in the State House, OF
the Value and Importance of Veterinary Science
to the people of Ohio. DR.. DADD has been en-
gagged in this branch of science, as teacher ant
practitioner, for the last fifteen years, and
"Dadd on Horse" is as familiar with horsener
household words"'
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-24
The following is an extract from a

AHU IVIRVW1uB 10 dH UAIIpUI IIUW u
letter written by the Rev. J. 8. Holme paster OF the
Pierrepointstreet Baptist Church, Brooklyn, N Y.
the Journal and Messenger" Cincinnati o.. and speaks
volumes in favor of that world renowned medicine Mrs
WrHsIow's SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TRKTnINe:
ave see an advertisement In your columns of Mrs
WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP. Now we never said word
in favor Of patent medicine before in our lfe but We
feel compelled to 10 your readers that this no hum
bug-wK HAvE TRIED 1T, AND Know ALL 1T
CLAIMS 1t is probably of the successful medi.
cnes Of the day because II is Of the best. And those
OF your readers who have babies can't do better than
lay in supply" oc27lyd&w
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-24
Cleveland Market.

y 1, January, 23.
FL0UR-steady and quiet. No sales reported.
WHEAT-sales car red from store at 81, 90; do at
Sl,10, and car white on track at Sl,ls.
C0RN-sale car common at 37Hc, and cars do on
track at 3Sc. feH- tEh h .HEt
0ATs--quiet at Csc. aa ra+
H0Gs-haye advanced and are selling at range Of
20-the latter paid freely for good heavy
hogs. EFs.. @
PoRK-mess 10 quiet and firm at $500.
LARD-sales 8 kegs at SI<c.
BUTTER-sales2 2 hbls at lie.
P0ULTRY-sales boxes chickens at 6p6H, and 600
bbls do at exc.
FRUIT-sale 10 900 bbs dried apples at aye.
sEEps-sal 30 bush. Glover at 81 So
Edas--duliat 14c. n.y. f
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-24
UIJNpUREys A m
mOFFAT's LIFE PILLS.

In all cases Of cOStivenesS dyspepsia bilious and ve
affections, piles rheumatism, fevers and agues obst
nate head aches and all general arrangements Of health
these Pills hsye invariably proved certain and speedy
remedy single trial will place the Life Pills beyond
the reach ocOmpeton In the estimation OF every pa
tient. .,
DR.. Moats Ph1nix Bltters will be found equally ef
acacous in ell cases Of nervous debility dyspepsia head
ache the sickness incident to females in delicate health
and every kind Of weakness of the digestive organs.
For sale by DR.. W. B. MoFFAT. 325, Broadway, N. Y
and by all Druggists. r,ay2e-dAwy
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-24
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-24

SoMErHIso NEw We invite attention to the
advertisement under this head, in another col.
umn. 1t will be seen that Mr.. w. ]. SAVAGE,
has at his Jewelry establis hment, a supply Of
the new American Watches, manufactured by
HOwARD & Co., Boston, which have already OBJ.
tanned wide celebrity. Mr.. SAVAGE has also
6ne English and S wiss Watches. Call and ex.
anime his stock.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-24

ST. AupuRTs, Mo-, Jan 23.-Union flags are going W
all over the county ninety foot pole was raised al
Medora yesterday, from which floats the Stars ant
Stripes large and enthusiastic meeting was held last
night at which Union resolutions of the strongest kind
were passed. At O'Clock this morning large number
Of citizens from all directions, formed in line and fired
33 guns for the Union.