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Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-16
STILL LATER FROM EUROPE.
ACTIVE NAVAL PREPARATIONS IN
ENGLAND.
Continued Belligerent Tone Of the Press.
TROOPS AID ARTILLERY SENT 70 CANADA.
NAPOLEON OFFERS MS SERVICES AS
MEDIATOR.

---
CARE RAGE. Dec Is The steamship City
of WASHINGTON. trnn Lfyerponl Dee /, via
Oneenstnwn the 5tb. passpd this point this
| morning. The seizure OF Mason and Siideli
continues in mnnouuiiZe the columns of the
press which continues to deuounce the act as
an insult in ile strongest Terms Active naval
prpparntious are roinu on at the government
dock wards.
The shin Lady Franklin from London for
New York nut into Plymouth on the Bird inst
and took fire the same nlVht. She was sCut-
fled. There were southerners among the
crew who are suspected Of firing her.
Ii was asserted that the Australian had
been chartered 10 convey troops and a battery
of art erv to Canada. She would sail about
tbe 19th
Ii was stated ti,at the James Atlrer cantured
a ,,rivaiepr off Fayal ON the l7ihS and turned
her into that mort.
mo rortisI .ffact of five persin's news was
sent nor Eurrpa If was then rpunr,led hone.
fnlIv and consols and cott.u .Ijrbily inproyrJ
but affar r,rrfIIlv di,e.tiu,, line sentiments
Of he America, press on the San Jacinto
olfai- , raa,tinr scr i'm and fpars were eufrr-
tai,aj ,Iat H., vIsI,i,,5t,, ,,o,ar,p,n ,,,,,,}d
srel, 10 iustiYy the act The ENGLISH Journals
garpraliy were very hitter and hostile in their
rarnarks and rnnfinrn IN front the matter, ~
an insult which cannot he tolerated lord
Lvons' Instructions on which the cabinet was
unanimous. are expIicit and determined. Tie
Mnrning Post saws tbe ACKNOWLEDGMENT of tbe
error and the surrender. OF the pris0ners will
be received with great Joy; but ii the federal
government tails, no man in England will bind
his eyes To the alternative that England must
do her duty Her rights and duties were
never more clear than IN tue present case
The Times continues to assert that it has
tl, v,,l
with England Both it and the Post call for
energetic military preparations in Canada. A
serious decline was taking place daily in
Canadian securities The total was l , per
cent The Times says it may reasonably
predict that three things eill Immediately fol
low an outbreak, viz the destruction OF the
southern blockade complete blockade OF
northern ports, aud the recognition OF the
southern conlederacy by France and England.
The Daily News rejolces that congress
meets before the English demands can get out,
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-16
GREAT DEFEAT or TIE REBELS
IL NEs,STE,iEN VIRGINIA.

CINc1NxArI, Dec. IA dispatch from
Cheat Mountain TO the Commercial says Yes
terday one of the hardestand best fought battles
of the war took place, at Alleghany Camp,
Pocahontas county, Virginia, between Gen.
II. H. Miroy, commanding the Union troops,
and Gen johnson OF Georgia, comman1ing the
rebels. The fight lasted from daybreak till
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-16
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ELANNELS, FLANNE ELS.
80 Ps. White and Colored EIannels,
From Iste 10 7sc.
q FvnNisnlSe ..l.,, STORE,
.,.,.. ,, ',,'
lined Hosiery and Cloves '-0
A snlendld LOT of yorsed Goods Velvet Elhiors g,,l
Buttons OF superior quality
Cloth skirtSs, malgtaetured expressly lo"us,
Mrs D. WILL as ps9 special 2ttentonto Citing and
s bon hSr o1S m gSPenGG' Enc ~ tnG business ] s4g COM
MRs r. g. nf-%rAp
-, - :,
-
Have ,,s ,uo-tr.. ro,r.., ,,,, ,.-, o., r. r,,,,-.
on ABOUT THLRTY CLO1ES,
well worth the attention Of economical purchasers
n A S Il BAR G AIN ST
Clash I2a,,c,,i,,a'1
rs,,or,, ,s,, rr,,,t -, a.,
--'''' ' '-A' -'''A s''-A' W." "0iA4lA5
-
so Pieces more opened thls day, Of the FNlsIs
for young Ladies and children Of the season, sold
f'7'''' 'iie 8 mining LIS I
30 Ps DARK BROWN OTTOMAN REPS
25 Ps MoHAIR DE CHENE.
,zps nav srr, cn7cr-s t5;.,, ,,,,o.,
., Dc up,,-,- pr.,In orro,,,,,s
20 Ps. sAAoNf PLAlDS.
. Also many other Dress Goods equally good Bar
Worcester daily spy., 1861-12-16
[. LATEST NEWS.

Rx TG1LNGE GEAPH
70 THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07
How to Prosper in Business.

To the first place make up your mind tc
accomplish whatever you undertake decide
upon some particular employment. and per.
severe in it. All difficulties are overcome
by diligence and assiduity.
Be not afraid to work with your hands
and diligently, too. "A cat in gloves catch
es no mice"
Attend to your own business never trus
it to any one else. A pot that belongs te
too many is ill-stired and worse boiled"
Be frugal. "That which will not make 6
pot will make pot lid"
Be abstemious. Who daintiss love shall
beggars prove"
Rise early. 81 The sleepy fox catches nc
poultry"
Treat every one with respect and civilty
" Every thing is gained, and nothing lost
by courtesy"
GOOD manners insure success"
Never anticipate wealth from any othe,
source than labor especially meyer place
dependence upon becoming the possessor oi
an Inheritance. He who waits for dead
mems shoes. may have to 60 long time
barefoot. " He who runs after a shadow
hath wearisom race"
Above ell things. never dispair. God is
where he was. He helps those who truly
trust in him."
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07
I was an Idle Boy.

Yes, am man; and woe is me for hay-
ing been such little fool when was boy
hated my books, and took more pains to
forget my lessons than ever did to learn
them. What Ounce l was, even over my
spelling! Always at the bottom of my class
and my book thulubed and dogeared, and
cryed over-tbe very emblem of duncehood
do, Charles, learn your lessons," said my
father, cor you will be fit for nothing when
man." 2" Do, Charles, give your mind to
books, or shall be ashamed of owning you
for my boy" said my poor mother But no !;
| must give my mind to whipping tops and
eating cakes, and fine scholar they made
me Now there was Fred Jones,.he liked
play we'll enough, but he liked reading bet
ter; and he learned more out of school hours
than did in them. Fred Jones, is now, like
myself man. but very different kind of
man. Be has made friends among the wise,
the honorable, and the learned cannot be
admitted to their acquaintance. He can in
terest whole company with useful informa-
ton; am obliged to be silent, or talk about
the weather or my neighbors. / can make
out bill of parcels, but blun der over let
ter to friend. | see my error now, but it is
too late. have no time to read for must
work for my daily bread and if had time
could not turn my reading to profit.
Behold the bitter fruits of idleness in
childhood. miss Jewsbury
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07
The Season of Lent.

The lent season was originally Instituted
to commemorate the sufsrings of the last
days of tbe Savior of the world. and extends
10 the period of his crucifxien and resurrec>
sion The lent is always preceded by
Shrove Tuesday, which signifies the Tues
Gay of confession. In years gone by, Shrov
Tuesday was held as high festival in the
Catholic church, it being the last day prior
to the long season Of-fasting or lent, and is
the occasion for holding the Roman carnival.
The word carnival refers to the lent season
ensuing, and means farewell to meat
Formerly, in every parish of England, the
people were obliged to confess their sins, one
by one, to their own parish priest and in
their own parish chu -ches. In Scotland.
foot ball was the great sport of day, and if
any man failed to take part in the game, he
was obliged to pay fine to the authorities /;
while cock fighting held high place on the
occasion. By some the day was termed
pancake day. because that day was the day
on which pancakes were usually made by the
Scotch. Another custom among the Scotch
was to thrash with a fail every hen that
failed to lay an egg on that day. These
things, however, have passed away, and but
little regard is paid to the day preceding to
the advent of lent.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07
Parson Brownlow's Prayer.

Seeing that the Episcopal Bishops of the
Carolinas have composed prayer to be used
by their clergy, during the sessions of their
Legislatures. we have deemed it proper, sus>
taining the relation to the Methodist Church
we in East Tennessee, to compose the follow
ing prayer, and order that it shall be used
this winter, by all local preachers in their
public ministrations
" Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, in
whose hand are the hearts of men. and the
Issues of events, net mixed up with locefocos
ism. or rendered offensive in Thy sight, by
being identified with men OF corrupt minds,
evil designs, and damnable purposes, such
as seeking to upturn the best form of Govern
ment on earth. Thou hast gracieusly prom.
ised to hear the prayers OF those who, in an
humble spirit, and With true faith-sueh as
no Seoessionist can bring into exercise-call
upon Thee, be pleased we beseech Thee, fa-
vorably to lock upon and bless the Union
men of this Commonwealth, and sustain them
in their praiseworthy efforts to perpetuate
tae Government, and under it the institutions
of our holy religion. Possess their minds
with the spirit of true patriotism, enlighten>
ed wisdom and of persevsring hostility to-
wards those traitors. political gamblers, and
selfish demagogues, who are seeking to build
Up miserable Southern Confedsracy, end
under it to inaugurate a new reading of the
Ten Commandments, so as to teach that the
chief end of man is Niger! In these days
of trouble and perplexity give the common
people grace to perceive the right path,
which Thou knowess leads from the camps
of Southern madcaps, and Northern fanatics,
and enable them steadfastly to walk there
in!
So strengthen, then, the common masses,
0 Lord, and SO direct them that they, being
hindered neither by the fear of corrupt men
in power, nor by bribery, nor by an over
charge of mean whiskey, nor by any other
Democratic passioos, but being mindful of
thy constant uperintendence, of the awful
majesty of thy righteousness, of hatred of
corrupt Democracy and it's prohigate leaders,
and of the strict account they must hereafter
give to Thee they may in counsel, word and
deed, aim supremely at the fulfllment of
their duty, which is to talk, vote and pray
against the wicked leaders of abolitienism,
and the equally ungedly advocates of seces-
ionism. Grant that those of Thy professed
ministers who are mixed up with modern De-
mocracy, and have become 80 hardened in sin
as openly ro advocate the vile delusion, may
speedily abandon their unmiuisterial habits,
or 60 over to the cause of the devil that
their positions may at least be unequivecal,
and that they may thereby advance the well
fare of the country! And grant that these
fre-eaters may soon run their race, and that
the course of this world may be so psaceably
ordered, by Thy superintendence, that Thy
church, and Thy whole people, irrespective
of sects, may joyfully serve Tnes, in all ged-
ly quietness, through Jesus Christ our Lord
Amen
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07
a Gold Watch in a Rag bag.

A lady in the vicinity of Bridgeport, CT.
was in the habit of putting out shirts te
make for large clsthing establishment to q
number of women in the neighborhood. In
the cutting of these, there were great many
little odds and ends of cloth left over-pieces
too SMALL to be Of use and the first thought
was of course, to toss them into the fire.
mo-" she reflected, Il will save them a.
they accumulate, and perhaps | may gel
enough to exchange with the tinman for soms
kitchen article or other" So she let them
lie, housewifelike, and in few weeks there
was quite pile.
One day neighbor came in, and on hear
ing of the destination of the scraps, advised
that they should be sent to a paper mill, al
some little distance. "They will give you
three or four cents pound for them, said
he, "and that is better than exchanging them
fer tin"
She asked her husbands advice. To him
few rags more or less seemed trivial af-
fair.
"Do as you like" said he laughingly-
''you may have all the money you can make
out of the rags"
She took him at his word, and in two OF
three months, some half dozen barrels Of
rags were sent by some one who was going
in the direction of the paper mill. To her
surprise and pleasure, new rustling five
dollar bill came back.
Again the impulse to spend it for some lit
tie ornament, was checked. "No," she re-
solved ''all my rag money shall 60 into the
saving bank"
And into the saving bank it went accor-
dinghy. Years rolled by-more rags were
saved and sold ld-interest and principal ac-
cumulated. At length an unusual opportu-
nifty presented itself for the purchase cf q
beautiful gold watch. Forty dollars was the
price.
81 will not ask my husband to withdraw
any necessary funds from bis business" she
thought, ''but now is the time to make my
rag money useful"
The gold watch was purchased literally
with rags!
Yet this was not the end Of it. The bank
fund, of which the bundle of rags was the
origin, now amounts to over Twenty-Five hun
dred dollars.
II do not know how it accumulated" said
tba Jad0 70 nc GA fan, ar ttin no or n aero no
laid aside whenever | cut out shirts-a few
dollars carried to the bank when went to
the city-it has grown up, almost without
any care on my part Life Illustrated.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07
An Incident Of the Mexican War.

As General Scott's army was marching
triumphantly into the city of Mexico. pro-
cession of menks emerged from the gate of
convent situated on the eminence at the
right, until they met the army at right sng-
les. Tae guide or leader cf the procession
was venerable priest whose hair was whi-
tened with the frost of many winters. He
held in both hands contribution box, upon
which there was lighted candle, and when
within few feet of the army the procession
halted. As the army proceeded, many q
true believer in St. Patrick dropped some
small coin or other into the old priests box.
And, when it was discovered that soldier
was searching in his pocket for something to
ibestow, the old priest would step forward and
hold his box to receive the donation. Ulti-
mately there came along tall, gaupt, linn
ber-sided, gander-looking Yankee. who, on
seeing the poor priest, thrust his hands into
the very depths of his breeches pockets, as if
in search for dime, or something Of the
kind. The priest, observing this movement,
advanced as usual. while Jonathan, hold
ing forth greasy looking roll of paper, com
menced very deliberately unfolding it. The
old priest anticipated liberal donation and
put on an air of the most exquisite satisfac-
ton. Jonathan continued to unrol piece af,
ter piece of dirty paper, until at length he
found piece of tri twisted smoking tobacco
He next thrust his hands into another pock-
ct, and drew forth clay pipe, which, with
the utmest delberation, he proceeded to fill
by pinching off small particles of the tobacco
in his breeches pocket, be stepped forward
and lighted his pipe by the old priests cam
die, and making an awkward inclination of
the head, (intended, perhaps, for bow he
said, Much otleeged to ye, Squire" and
proceeded on.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07
Scene in a Police Office.

This prisoner in this case, whose name was
Dicken Swiven, alias, "Ssoye Pipe Pete"
was placed at the bar and questioned by the
Judge to the following effect:
Judge. e.-Bring the prisoner into Court.
Pete.-Here / ana, bound to blaze, as the
spirits of turpentine said, when he was all a.
! fire.
We viii take little Gre out of you. How
do you liver
amt particular, as the oyster said when
they asked him if he would be roasted or
fried.
We don't want to hear what the oyster
said, or the spirits of turpentine either, =
What do you followf
Anything that comes in my way, as the
locomotive said when he ran oyer little
nigger.
Don't care anything about the locomotive.
What is your business
That's various, as the cat said wien she
stole the chicken off the table.
fl hear any more absurd comparisons I
will give you twelve months
1 am done, as the beefsteak said to the
cook.
Now, sir. your punishment will depend on
the shortpess and correctness of your an
swers. suppose you live By going around
the docks?
No, sir, can't 60 around the docks with.
out boat, and l hain't got none.
Answer me, sir. How do you get your
bread?
Sometimes at the bakers, and sometimes
eat Eaters.
No more of your stupid nonsense. How
do you support yourself?
Sometimes on my legs and sometimes on
cheer.
How do you keep yourself alive'
By breathing, sir.
l order you to answer this question cor
rsctly. How do you dof
Pretty well, thank you, Judge. How do
you doi
I shall have to commit yon
Well, you've committed yourself irst that
is some consolation.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07
The Bible on Secession.

We find in Stouhern paper the following
striking paragraph, which proves conclusive
ly that the prophet Joel was in favor Of Sc
csEsion:
The Goth verse of the second ohapler of
the Book of Joel reads as follews:" "But
will:.remeve far off from you the Northern
army. and will drive him into land barren
and desolate With his face towards the East
Sea, and his hinder part toward the utmost
sea-"
1t may be comfort to those who are
alarmed by this, to be assured that Jeremiah
is on our side. For in the 18th chapter and
10Th verse be says: "Tbe cities of the
South shall be shut up, and meme shall open
them" jeremiah being one Of the greater
prophets, and Joel only one of the minor
prophets, the advantage is clearly with u.s.
Yede1e.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07

s% The mserest foel who has plenty Of
the gregarious instinct and selfish caution,
is, on the ground Of conformity, more likely
to bs called man Of sense by the mass Of
society. than man Of genius and sense, zoo,
with original tastes, msdes Of thought, and
motives Of action.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07

WADE's CONFERENCE.-THE correspondent
of the Chichgo Tribune gives the following
as Wads's compromised"
81 am of the opinion, as Christian man" !"
said old Ben Wade, that two handred Of
the leaders of this conspiracy should be hung
as traitors. If the Sonth thinks that num-
bsr too great, and will give up one hundred
and fifty, will compromise on that, that the
Union may be saved"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07

A PHYSICAL DIscUssIoN.-A contractor
who was building tunnel on q certain rail.
road, observed one morning that the face of
a member Of his gang had its surface ell
spotted with bruises and plasters.
"Ah Jimmy" said he, "what have you
been doin' :"
"Not very much, Sur" answered Jimmy;
II was jist down at Billy MulIigan's last
night. Sur, an him an me had bit af q
discooshen toid sticks w
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07
SAs. MAcMANUs. W. P. MAcMANU

A EY'S-AT-LAW, BELIEF ONTE, PA,
Ia Office in the rooms formerly occupied by
Linn b Wilson, Allegheny street. JAS Macman-
rs has associated with W. P. Mac manus, ESQ.,, in
the practice Of law Professional business intrus-
tedt their care will receive prompt attention.
They will attend the several Courts in the Coun-
lies of Centre Clinton and Clearfeld.
june 2I, go, IT,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07
CURTIN & BLANCHARD.

A TTORNEY'S-AT-LAW,B ,BELLEFoNTE, PENNA
"A. The undersigned having assoc lated them
selves in the practise of Law, will faithfully at
tend to all professional business entrusted to them
in Centre, Clinton and Clearfeld counties. All
collections placed in their hands, will receive
their promt attention. Office in Blanchard's new
building on Allegheny street.
Nov. 80 '5S CURTIN & BLANC HARD.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07

SENsIBLE.-The Democracy having bro't
eur country to the verge of bankruptcy and
ruin, feeling their inability to save, are now
calling on the Republicans to save the Un-
ion.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07
CoNvEyANCING.
John III. sTovER

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
n BELLEFoNTE, PA, will practice his pro-
tession in the several courts of Centre county
All business entrusted to him will be carefully at
kended to. Collections made and all monies
promptly remitted. Office, on High st. formerly
epcuped by Judge Burnside, and D. G. Boal, Esq.
wherehe can be consulted both in the English and
inthe german language. May 8, '5S-22 ly.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07
R.gNKl.VG HOUSE OF

VIM. II. hEI INOLDO V 90.
BELLEFONTE, CENTRE CO., PENN'A.
Bills Of Exchange and Notes discounted Collec-
tions made and Funds promptly remitted. Inter-
est paid on Special Deposits, Exchange on the
Eastern cities constantly on hand and for sale.
Deposits received. April '5S
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07
Hale s. HOY, ATToRNEYs-AT-

Il Law, viii attend pro nptly to all business
sntru stedto their care Office in the building
formerly occupied by Hon, Jas. T. Hale.
CARD.
Messrs. Hale & Hoy will attend to my business
during my absence in Congress, and will be as
sisted by me in the trial of all causes entrustedto
tham. j. T. HALE. jan 1880
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07

DOUGLAS AND THE TARIFF.-It will be re-
msmoered BY our readers that while looking
for his mother last fall, Mr.. Douglass made
speech at Harrisburg. in which he took high
ground in favor Of Tariff. And it will also
be remembered with what zeal and earnest.
ness his friends everywhers proclaimed him
friend to Pennsylvania interests. We have
now another fact which will also be kent
in mind. and which we commend to the no.
tioe of the friends of that Senator. 1t is this,
On the final passage Of the Tariff bill in the
Senate last week. Mr.. Douglas beth spoke
and voted against the bill and did so on The
ground that the measure did not please the
South. Have hia friends any excuse to offer
for him p -Kedehe.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07

DO- The popular vote of Louisiana il said
to be against secession, but has been sup
pressed by the traitors.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07

CoNpRoMIsINs.-Ws ask every Republican
who may be about making up his mind in
favor Of compromise, to reflect that we ara
called upon to do all the compromising-to
make all the concessions. Those pfo-slavsry
orators who insist that party platforms shall
DO given up to save the Union, never propose
to give up their own; it 10 only the Repub-
licans who are expected to make such asses
OF themselves. On the contrary, they pro-
pose that We adopt the Breckinrigs pstform
(see oristsnden propositiOn) as csmpro-
mise.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07

~ Orders have been issued Ter the en-.
rolmsnt Of all citizens subject to militia duty
in the District Of Cs.unbia.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07
MIN. HARDING, FAsH1osARLs BARBER AND

"M. HARDING, FAsHroxARLB BARBER AND
w HAIR DRESSER, BELLEFoETE, PA, Has
opened Barber Shop one door above the Frank
lin House, where he can be found at all times
Good aazors, keen and sharp, kept constantly on
hand. Hair Dressing, Shampooning, TO-, stten>
ded to in the most workman like manner. He
hopes BY strict attention to business to recsivs
liberal share Of public patronage.
llefonts, June rs, 1s6o;-a.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-07

10 Muddy-the streets.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-02-26
Fire AnnihilatOr.

EE We have received a most effect
i've fire annihilator, in the shape OF load
of printers wood" brought us by a
subscriber. But we beg our friends not
to suppose that we regard il as a novelty.
We have had numbers of them this win.
ter, but as they come in such very small
cords and half cords, we havn't thought
it necessary to notice them. We will bet
a small sum that some of our subscribers
can ge, less wood in cord than any
set of men in existence.