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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-03
Keep it Before the People,

That Amos Alexander refused to attend The
Methodist Church because the Stars and
Stripes, the flag of his country. waived over
the Methodist Chapel, and because be could
not stand the Union prayers offered up there
for his country by the noble patriot, Finily
Riddle, and keep it before them, that he
quareled with his hired man becausehe went
TO assist in raising the flag Of bis country.
in Mr.. Alexander's neighborhood and keep
it before the families of volunteers that they
may expect to starye or turn beggars before
the winter is half gone if they place Amos
Alexander in position to effect it.
Keep it Before the People,
That Henry johnson is in favor of the Ad-
ministration and a vigorous prosecution of
the war until every repel is subdued, hung,
or driven far from the country, and he adj
vocates the policy of raising an army OF sufi~
cient magnitude to crush the rebels on every
field and in every State, in the shortest pos
sible tins, and thus save the people from the
enormous debt and taxation of protracted
1ar.
Keep it Before the People,
That Samuel McWilliams is patriot. and
has both by word and deed done all ne could
to sustain the Government and the Admins
tration in the prosecution Of this war, one of
his brothers is in the army, and bis whole
family are sound Unionisrs, while he himself
is devoted heart and soul to his country
Mr.. Alexander has oil the qualifications for
a Legislator, and the interests of Centre
county could not be placed in better hands.
Keep it Before the People.
That Jacob Baker is one of the very best
business men Of our County and serving as
justice for number of years, has well qual>
iGed him for seat on the Bench as assoei-
ate judge of the county, and every voter can
feel sure that in voting for him they are not
voting for traitor or The friend of traitors.
Keep it Before the People,
That Peter Wslson, the old farmer, is a true
patriot and well rea d, sound thinker who
would do honor to bis county as one of her
Associate Judges.
Keep it Before the People.
That Thomas Hutchinson is one of our SCUM
dest men, and patriotic all over. He has
sent two of bis sons to the army, one of
whom is now lying in bondage in rebel ci-
ty, cut off from all communication With bis
friends and denied ell means of ascertainipp
the least intelligence of their welfare. Mr..
hutchinson is the soldiers friend, the tag
payers friend, the friend of the soldiers
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-03

AN ENLISTMENT INCIDENT.-A Newport,
r. L., Thursday, one of the companies of
the new regiment was mustered in, but
several minors were rejected, because they
did not produce the certificate of consent
of their parents. One young man, whose
mother is a widow, had enlisted and went
to his mother with his certificate for her
signature. But she not being willing for
him to go. withheld her consent, but finally
after much persuasion, said she would agree
upon one condition-that her son should
thrust his finger at random through the
leaves of the closed Bible, and the language
of the text upon which it rested should de-
eide her action in the matter. He did as
she requested. and his finger where the BIZ
BILE was opened, was found resting over the
two following verses
I'd Book of Chronicles, 29th chapter, 10th
and 18th verses:
To morrow go ye down against them
behold, they come up by the cliff of ziz =
and ye shall find them at the end of the
brook, before the wilderness of Jerusalem.
eye shall not need to fight in this battle;
set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the
salvation of the Lord with you. 0 judah
and Jerusalem; !; fear not, nor be dismayed
to- morrow go out against them for the
Lord will be with you. 7"
The mother read and consented
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-03
TSSOLUTION.---

Ep Notice is hereby given that the Partnership
heretofore existing between Jos D. Harris James
Sommerville and Jno. Harris, was dissolved on
said Jos. D. Harris and James Sommervile.
All debls due to the said partnership are to be
paid, and those due from the same discharged at
the drug store in BelIefonte, where the business
viii be continued by the said Jno. Harris
JN0. HARRIS,
JAS. S0MMERVILLE,
JOS. D. HAERIS.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to the
firm of J. 4 J. HARRIS or JN0. HARRIS & Co.
will call and settle and thereby save costs.
JNO. HARRIS.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-03
Melancholy Catastrophe.
ANOTHER BLUNDER-C0L. OWENS REGI
MENT FIRES UPON BAKERS AND BAX.
TER REGIMENTS.

ANOTHER BLUNDER-COL. oW EMS REG1-
MENT FIRES UPON BAKERS AND BAX-
TER'S REGIMENTS.
The advance of General Smith on Falls church
from the Chain Bridge was attended by events of
of the most deplorabe character. Having passed
Vanderwrecken's and Vanderbergs houses, on
their way to the former place, when about half
mile from it, by some unacountable blunder,
Col. Owens Philadelphia Irish Regiment, in the
darkness of the night mstaking for the rebels, the
battery of Capt. Nett, which was IN advance, sus-
tanned by Gen. Bakers California Regiment, led
by Baxter's Philadelphia Fire Zouaves and Col
Friedman's Cavalry, fired full yolley into the
troops last mentioned, killing and wounding large
number The California Regiment not knowing
whence the firing came returned 1t with marked
effect. The horses attached to Hotts battery be-
came unmanageable, and the tongues OF the cas-
sions were broken, owing to the narrownes OF the
road. Lieut.. Bryant having command of the first
section, ordered the guns to be loaded with grape
and canister to rake the supposed enemy, when
word sent him that he was in company with
friends. Considerable time elapsed before con-
idence and quiet was restored.
Of Motifs battery one man was killed and two
mortally wounded
OF Bakers California Regiment four were killed
and eleven wounded.
Of Baxters Zouaves none were killed; but four
wounded.
Of Col Ovens Philadelphia Regiment one was
killed and two wounded.
Of First Pennsylvania Dragons one man NOR
tally wounded.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-03
The Object of the Retreat.

Various speculaticns are rife as to the where
abouts of the rebel army traces of them can
be discovered, in large numbers. The most pro-
bable theory; from what can be gathered is that
the rebels are making feints of retreat as they
did previous to the battle of Bull run, with the
view of drawing our troo into am buscades.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-03
Keep it Before the People,
Keep it Before the People,

That DR.. Mitchell went to the army for three
months, as Captain, because be fSared that
he would stand no chance for Treasurer if
he backed out Ask Sheriff Mccoy if 1t amt
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-03
Keep It Before The People,

That VIM. II. Blair is the choice of the Dem
ocratio Convention that heartily endorsed the
Watchnaan On the same week that it was pre-
sented by the Grand Jury of the county, for
treason.
Keep it Before the People,
That Robert Barron is hostile to the present
Administration and all its measures and
that he has never taken up arms, written q
letter, or made speech in defence of his
country and its outraged laws but that he
is, in all things, gust such patriot as suits
Jeff. Davis and his horde of Southern trait
Ors and Northern peace men.
Keep it Before the People,
That DR.. Samuel Strohecker says this is '' a
tam Abolition par," and also keep it b. fore
the voters Of Centre county that he has held
back the people of Miles township from 60
ing to the support of the Government, and
has thus done all that he could to prolong
this war, and add to the taxes of Centre
county.
Keep it Before the People,
That Proudfoot says that if be had dozen
sons be would have sent them to fight for the
South. against the Government, and remen~
Der that when he said this be was sworn
officer of the Government what qualfca-
ton perjury would be for a judge and be
now says that as soon as the election is over
he will sell out ifhe cna find apurchaser, and
be will move South Poor fellow, he thinks
the chances for being elected Judge are
small. and be wants to 60 to Uarner cOan-
try.
Keep it Before the People,
That DR.. Mitchell went to the army for three
months, as Captain, because be foared that
he would stand no chance for Treasurer if
he backed out. Ask Sheriff Mccoy if 1t amt
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-03

On women, urlVe tne ratCl ing iuoln, anu gdtner
in the hay;
For all ths youth worth love and truth are MARI
shalled for the fray.
Southwaard the hosts are hurrying, with banners
wide unfurled,
From where the stately Hudson floats the wealth
of Half the world;
From where amid his clustered isles, Lake HUI
ron's waters CLEAN
From where the Mississippi pours an unpolluted
stream;
From where kentucky of corn bend in the south
ern air;
From broad Ohio's lucious vines; from Jersey s
Orchard fair
From where between his fertile slopes, Nebraska s
rivers run
From Pennsylvania iron hills from woody Orc
gon;
And Massachusetts, led the van, as in the day of
yore.
And gave her reddest blood to cleanse the stones
of Baltimore.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-03

Oh Law, fair form of Liberty, Gods ligh
thy brow.
Oh ! Liberty, thou soul of Law, Gods yer.
art thou;
One the c,ea rivers sparkling food that C
the bank with green:
And one the line of stubborn rock that FOL,
water in
Friends, whom we cannot think apsrt, SCI
each others foe:
Twined flowers upon single stock with
grace taat grow.
Oh fair ideas, we write your name acros
banners fold;
For you the suggards brain is fire, for "
coward bold.
On daughter of the bleeding past Oh !!
the prophets saw
God gives US law n Liberty, and Liberty i!
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-07-25
NEWS.

1t is impossible to condeuso the mass
of news, rumors and contradictory reports
from the seat Of war so as to get at a
clear and definite statement Of facts, but
the startling truth that our army met
with a most disastrous repulse at Bulls
Run, on the 2lst which ended in sense.
less and diseraccful stampede, is already
understood by all parties of the cause
nothing certain is given, and the theories
in relation thereto are as diversified as
are the ideas Of the various correspond.
ents and others who write and telegraph
Up to the time of the stampede all had
been going on successfully on the part oil
the federal troops, no reverses Of impor.
lance had occurred and everything seem
ed to indicate that they would hold the
positions they had taken, but blundel
was made somewhere, and the results
are most disastrous. The loss in killed
wounded and missing cannot fall short o,
three thousand, and the loss of arms, am
munition, munitions and provisions is
immense, though not near as large as
might have been expected We have q
letter from our correspondent, dated Bulls
Run, July Goth, before the great battle
which gives an account of some previous
fighting in which the second regiment
was engaged and lost 80 men, 16 OF
whom arc dead; the balance wounded
and missing. We shall publish the
letter in our next, by which time we
shall undoubtly receive another with par
tioulars of the stampede.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-07-25
THE MICHIGAN FIRST.

Special Dispatch TO The Detroit Free Press.
WASHINGTON, July %.
The worst news always comes first.
Things look better with the Michigan
First.
Captain Roberts put the loss of the
regiment in all at one hundred to one
hundred and fifty.
They marched fifty miles, and made
four distinct charges without food, during
yesterday and last night.
Believe nothing, but wait for reliable
news.
have just seen three hundred of the
regiment here in their quarters.
Company II. Ypsllanti Light Guards,
reports five or six of their men missing.
Let everybody be of good courage.
The news will improve.
States Aamy, contradicts the report that
Sherman's and Burnsides batteries were
captured by the rebels.
LOUISVILLE, July 22,-11 p. M.
The Union men here are rather depress-
ed, but very resolute since the reception
of the news adverse to the Federal army.
Il he Secessionists are rampant, but their
intended manifestations were checked by
the killing of Tompkins.
New YORK July %.
The HvalFs dispatch, Washington,
Odd, says : "The rebels outnumbered us
three to one. After the day had been
won by us fresh rebel troops were substi-
tuted for those who were defeated.
"The ammunition of our artillery had
been expended in the contest. AS the
caissons were rushing at full speed to the
rear for new supply of ammunition the
movementwas construed by transfers and
civilians there into retreat. a panic
among them occurred. They took their
horses, and without waiting to ascertain
the facts, they cut the traces of the wa
gon horses and commenced precipitate
flight.
The CONSERVATION thus created was
communicated to the soldiers in the rear
of the column at the very moment when
a charge of fresh cavalry from Manassas
junction was made upon them.
at was nothing more nor less than O
stampede. The enemy were themselves
unaware of it. The result is in great
measure attributed to the hardness OF
Patterson.
"Gov. Sprague's bravery during the
whole day challenged universal admira.
ton and, aided by Mr.. Caster, Paymas.
ter Of the Fourteenth New York, succeed.
in bringing some degree of order out OF
this chaos. The brave Rhode Islanders
were formed in the rear to be ready to
, oppose the advance of pursuers.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-07-25
The Michigan Killed and wounded.


The following list of the killed, wound.
ed and missing of the First Regiment is
taken from the telegraphic dispatches.
Colonel o. b. Wilcox, wounded and
taken prisoner by the enemy.
Captain VIM. Wilmington, Jackson
Greys, Company b. killed.
Captain Ebenezer Butterworth, Cold.
water Cadets, Company @. killed.
Lieutenant Bernard Mauch, Michigan
Hussars, Detroit Company f, killed.
Lieutenent j. M. Casey, Burr Oak
Guard, Company G. killed.
Orderly Sergeant Lewis Hartmeyer,
Detroit Light Guard, Company A. killed
Privates Richard Jones, Detroit Light
Guard Company A. and James Kelley
Michigan Hussars Company f. killed.
Privates Cunningham, of Company A.
and John Stafford, Burr Oak Guard
Company G.. wounded.
Among the number known to be safe
are Captain Roberts and Lieutenant j
p. Sanger of Company +. Color Sergean,
Holloway, Corporal William Hull and
privates Osmond Cogswell, John Tyler,
and John Williams, of Company A, De
troit Light Guard.
In addition to the above, are mention
ed as killed, one S. Warner, Lieutcn
ant, and Horace Kingman, ptivate.--
We know Of no such persons in the FRS,
and think they must have been from 9th
er regiments.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-07-25
LATEST NEWS.

WAsuINGroN, July 23.-M,anigH.
Gen. Tyler is in the city tonight He
says he knows nothing about Federal
troops throwing up intrenohments at
Centerville.
The Herald's dispatches, dated Wash
ington July 20, says: "About 200,0U0
men have have been ordered here from
the different States.
"The Michigan regiments at one time
marched up to one of the heaviest batter.
les, which had been several times unsuc.
cessfully charged by the N. Y. Fire
Zouaves. They were subject to terri
BILE fire by artillery and rifles. They as
well as the Zouaves were without support,
and after three inffectal attempts were
compelled to abandon the effort to take
the battery. In this charge Col. Wilcox,
who is reported wounded and taken pris.
oner, was reported killed.
The Times dispatch says: "Our loss
in killed and wounded will not exceed
600, though the missing will be three
times that number. e.i- o..
"The surgeon in charge of the bospi-
tai at Centerville states that when he left
there yesterday morning the rebel pick
cts were within hundred rods of the
village. There were one hundred and
twenty men in the hospital when he left.
"During the fight the rebels carried
American flags to deceive our men. -
The rebel sharp-shooters also fired on
Vivandie's who were carrying water to
the wounded. The rebels also shot at
ambulances bringing off the wounded
They also fred point blank at the Hospi-
fired the Buildings. '
at is reported to-day that the rebels
are evacuating Manassas and moving
towards Richmond. About noon long
trains of baggage wagons were seen go
ing towards Manassas from the enemy's
lines, showing that they were at that
time preparing for backward movement
BALTIMORE, July o..
A special to the Tribune says: "Let-
tiers have been received from Richmond
communicating the intelligence that Gen.
Lee left that city on the 18th inst. with
a large force for Lynchburg, on his way
to intercept Gen. McClellan.
"Frcsh troops are continually arriving.
Baggage wagons and Commissariat sup
plies seem to be as plentiful as heretofore,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-07-25
THE GREAT RETREAT.

NEW YORK, July 70.
1t is now asserted that the sole cause
of the panic at Bull Run was the charge
of large body of cavalry among the
teamsters and stragglers.
When Mcdowell found his reserve re
treating, he gave orders to the mair
body to retreat, which they did in good
order.
The troops were all day without foo(
and water.
Previous to the panic their fighting
was splendid.
The Union Defence Committee of New
York have received telegram from the
Secretary of War, say awe are making
vigorous exertions to concentrate an ir
rcsistible army here. The capitals safe
Tell our friends to be active that we may
retrieve our late misfortune"
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-07-25
Particulars Of the Fight at Bull
Rum,
TO the N. Y. World.

Special Dispatches TO the n. Y. World.
WASHINGTON, July 16.
On my arrival at Centreville, yester.
day morning, l found the town and in.
trcnchments deserted, and learned that
the enemy had retired to Bulls Run, a
terribly strong position in advance of
Manassas Junction. $3.50 81.
The Fourth Brigade of Gen. Tyler's
division, Colonel Richardson command
ing, led the order of march, but Gen.
Tyler pushed ahead with his staff and an
escort Of three hundred of the regular
cavalry, Second Regiment, Capt. Brack-
EFT, to reconnoiter the enemy's position.
On arriving at height opposite Bulls
Run, long valley slope of open field
stretched ont between them and the
enemy. We saw bodies of the enemy's
foot and horse cleaning in dense, ugly
place of woods beyond the valley, and
appearing now and then about the farm
houses at the edge of the woods.
Gen. Tyler sent back for the two 20.
Founders, Parrott's riaed cannon, with
which to shell the points where the
troops were seen. Our position com.
manded them finely.
When the guns arrived they were
quickly planted, and served by Lieuten.
ants Babbitt and Benjmin. An admira.
bic range was taken, and the First then
dislodged body of cavalry from grove
mile and half distant. We continued
to fire both guns, and the General order.
ed Ayres, late Of Sherman's battery, ia
advance and join in tho fire.
Our cannonading thus commenced the
action at precisely l23 o'clock p. NJ.
No rifles were fired for half an hour
though, with the aid of our glasses, we
could see bodies of men coming down
the hill from Manassas and elsewhere,
and apparently filing into the woods
but at o'clock battery of four guns
opened directly on our position from the
edge of tho woods. We saw then that
we had started the game. The range
had evidently been taken long ago by
the enemy, for grape shot fell hot and
heavy. Brackets Cavalry was drawn
up in tho rear of our guns, and two pri-
Nates Weic uiouiouhteu ny the HTsI IRE.
Richardson's Brigade now came up,
and Gen. Tyler gave them permission to
left, and b pl5s iEsgds to the right and
guns, which had been silenced for soilHie
minutes.
Our column advanced under cover OF
the rolling ground, on the left, and along
the nearest range Of the curve of forest
on this side.
The Massachusetts, First Regiment
led the van followed by the Michigan
Second, Third and Fifth. The Twelfth
New York lay in reserve. The column
moved forward, stretching across the
field, and declined to the extreme right
near the location Of the battery.
The majority dashed into the woods in
fine order on the left and center. For
a while all was still. We could see our
skirmishes advance close TO the place
from which their shots came, and fancied
that the enemy had retreated on the
Junction. II was now precisely 2 o'clock.
there were scattered muskct
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-07-25
CLosE OF VOLUME Two.-The second

CLosE OF VOLUME Two.-The second
years publication Of the Courier closes
with this number. To such of our sub
scribers as hand or send in the price of
subscription, $3.50; we shall be happy to
continue the paper for another year.
Our terms are, as heretofore. cash, nrari-
ably IN adra'ce, and the cxigencies of the
times require US stringently to adhere to
the rule.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-07-25

and altogether there is . gathering up OF
army fragments" n.
Two hundred tons of power and one
million ball cartridges were sent from
the Watertown arsenal yesterday, for the
seat of war. 90
FoRTREss MONROE, July %.
An important movement from Oid
Point was to have taken place to day, but
has been deferred in consequence OF the
sad and unfortunate news from Washing
ton.
Our troops are inpatient to avenge the
disasters at Great Bethel and Bulls Run.
WASHINGTON, July "A.
In the present confused condition OF
affairs it is impossible to procure full lists
of the killed and wounded. There cannot
vet be any official report giving the in
formation. Names of such, however, as
can be reliably ascertained, are transmit
ed as soon as received.
WASHINGTON, July "a.
information reached here this morning
that the Confederate pickets extended to
where Tyler formerly encamped, In the
neiphborhood Of Falls Church.
The most serious apprehsion is still felt
for Hon Alfred Ely.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-07-25
WAR NEWS.

WAsuINGroS, July 90.
Ten prisoners were brought in. They
wore Georgians and South Carolinians.
Mcclellan is expected tomorrow.
Balls found on the battle field show
that the rebel arms are of English manu-
faoture.
Some of the light batteries and single
pieces, cannon before reported lost are be
ing sent in. Among them are the riheC
32.pounders left on the field.
The entire loss in killed, wounded anC
missing in the Ohio First and Secont
Regiments is reported at forty.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-07-25

VOLUNTEERS WANTED. - Under this
warlike head we find a very pacific an
nouncement posted in handful form about
town, to the effect that HoyT's MAY
FLOWER MILLS Of this city arc again in
operation. turning out the celebrated
"Mayhower" brand Of Flour, for Family
Use, brand which bears an unrivallcd
reputation both East and West, and
which has ever been eagerly sought after
for home consumption. A choice article
of -four is peace Offering to the ''housc-
hold gods" of marvellous efficiency, can
indispensable necessity in every well reg
ulated family" you can't keep house
without it," and such an article is the
"Maynower." All grades Of -four, mid
dlings, shorts, bran and meal are also sold
at the mill, and the highest cash price
paid for wheat and all kinds Of grain.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-07-25

FIRE ENGINE AT BAY CITY.-Our Bay
City neighbors have procured first class
Fire Engine, nearly or quite new, which,
if its appearance is fair indication, will
prove to be capital machine 1t is OF
the same pattern, nearly, as No. /, of this
city, has polished, folding brakes, is beau
tifully painted, and tho bright work clean
and highly finished. 1t rejoices in the
piratical appellation of RED Rover, which
is also the name of the company, and II
we mistake not, will be able to give either
of our engines sharp chase. Success
to the Red Rovers Of the Bay.