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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-06-27
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THE FOURTH.

Arrangements are being made to have the
Fourth ofJuly properly celebrated in this
town. Orations will be delivered by able
service in most of the churches. The 1nvinci-
bles will parade and our mountains will re.
sound with the booming of the old widow
Hinkle." Let everybody come to town and
eninr thnmsalues shunelp
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-06-27
For Treasurer.
Mr., EDITOR -

Mr.. EDITOR -
Inotce in your last paper.
the nam es of several gen lemen mentioned
as suitable persons to occupy the position of
County Treasurer. Without renouncing the
claims of any of the gentlemen mentioned l
desire to recommend my venerable fellow
townsman Mr.. James D. Turner, as man
in all respects worthy of that position. In
him are combined all the requisite virtues,
and ability. trust that due at
tention will be paid to his claims.
BELLEFONTE.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-06-27

rs We ,oish it perfectly understood that are
aOiU insert the name Of no man as candidate for
office unless that name be accompanied By One Dol
lar and Fifty Cents. We aoiil IN no case break
this rule. Communications recommending men for
Office must be paid for according to their length.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-06-27
FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, June 24-Tbe slave pens
are only a square from the depot and Office
of the Manasses Gap junction. They
are still the object of curiosity of a number
of people who daily visit Alexandria from
Washington. Passes having been procured
from the Provost Marshal, you can readily
pass the guard which are stationed around
them. On the lower one is painted in large
letters upon the wall,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-06-27
g Our Bows" "

According to the latest news received here
the Second Regiment. with which the Belle
fonte Fencibles are connected, had reached
Fredrick City, Nd, and eneamped in that
vicinity, where it is thought they will rae
main for some time.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-06-27

No STATE FAIR. The officers of the State
Agricultural Society have determined not to
hold q Fair this season. In many counties
the usual local exhibitions will also be dis
pensed with Owing TO the war excitement,
and tight times in monetary affairs. the peo.
ple have not the inclination or the means to
patronize agricultural shows, which. in too
many instances, benefit only the managers
and speculators in new-fangled farming inn
plement-. The g~eat mass of practical agri-
culturists regard these annual State Fairs as
extensive humbugs,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-06-27

A MATRoN MORE THAN RoMAN.-We heard
mother counsel her san few days since,
at the armory of the Mechanic Rifles, who,
though the task was sad one, nevertheless
subdued ber feelings and sacrificed herself
on the alter of her country. Said she, Will
lam, do your duty if you are called to the
battle field, don't fliuch, but stand boldly by
your country. If you return, shall receive
you with open arms !; if yeu are killed, |
shall have the satisfaction of knowing you
have not disgraced your country, yourself or
our family. | wish had ten sons to give
the regiment. - Providence Journal.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-06-27
NEW FIRM & NEW GOODS !!
Will SON g. TATE.
HAVING OPENED A NEW STORE AT THE,
FARM SCHOOL, CENTRE co., Pa,

INVITE the attention OF the people Of that vi
l. cinity to their large and well selected stock of
SPRING Dc SUMNER GOODS.
which they now opening and ready to wait
upon purchasers with the largesg and best selec-
ton ever offered to this community.
They desire to call paric liar attention to their
great varsity of LADIES DRESS GOODS, COR
sisting in part of Challies, 1awns, all wool De-
Lains, of different colcrs, Baroges, Dress Silks,
Mantillas, Tissues, dc. The above goods were
lected with great expressly to suit the taste
oi the ladies. In addition to the above, offer
ed a general assortment of Hosiery and aoves,
Collars, Undersleeves, Dress trimmings, lss.
CLOTHS & CASSIMERES.
of all colors and styles atvery low prices, togeth
erwith one of the largest ana best stocks OF
Ready-Made Clothing,
Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, Lasies' Straw
Bonnets of the latest fashion; also, Shaker Bon
nets for wives and children.
Builders will find it to their advantage ia call
ing to select their Hardware, as our assortment is
large and complete also, Mattresses.
Mackarel, Herring, Cod Fish and salt Sugars
Teas, Molasses from the cheapest to the best,
which cannot be surpassed in quality. Persons
desiring to purchase goods of any kind will find
to their advantage to call before purchasing eset
where, as we take pleasure in showing our goods
and think We suit them both as to price and
quail Y, and are determined to sell at the very
lowest cash prices
Mall kinds of Country produce taken in ex
change for goods
F. S. WILSON.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-06-27
Reconnoitering by Balloon and
TELEGRAPH.

There will be a novel spectacle to morrow
afternoon, which will puzzle General Beau
regard, and, perhaps call out another procla-
nation. Professor Lowe will make an as
cension in his balloon Enterprise" from
the Presidents grounds. He will ascend 20
the height of several hundred feet, where be
will remain stationary and take view of
the Manassas rebels at distance of twenty
seven miles, The balloon will be anchored TO
the ground by a rope OF sufficient ength.-
The Professor will take up small telegraph
ic instrument and an operator, who will
communicate with the telegraphic Office in
the War Department, by means of fine
wire, which will follow the rope in its course.
General Scot could costly sit in his room
and know the movements and position of the
enemy at distance of many miles from him,
and, at the same time direct the movements
of his own forces. Telescopes and marine
glasses to aid the sight will be taken up
Correspondence Of the World.
/ GEN. McCLELLEN AS CHRIsTAIN-M Major
General George D. McClellen, who now
stands next in rank to General Scott, is
native of Pennsylvania, son of the late DR..
George McClellaud of Woodstock Connecti-
cut. The following incident will be read
with great satisfaction by all who believe in
the existence of Supreme Being controlling
human events:
"Rev DR.. Thompson, Second Presbyte-
rian Church, Cincinnati, was recently seated
in his study, when strange gentlemen re-
ouested an interview, which was granted
He came to discuss the affairs of the country,
expressing his anxiety about its condition,
and at length requested the Doctor to pray
for the Republic and for him. The Doctor
of course complied, and after further conver-
sation on this theme, the gentleman reques-
ted the minister to prey aoith him, They
knelt upon the floor, and the visitor in a de-
vout and eloquent petition invoked the aid
and protection of the Almighty in the strug-
gle in which the Republic is involved. MAJ
ior General George D. MoCellen, of Ohio,
was DR.. Thompson's visitor"
nSe Pareon Brownlow, ia the Knoxville
Who of the 1st inst. thus disposes of Gers
tain rumors: One report is. that we have de-
termined not to publish after the June elec-
tion, and another is. that we are going to re-
move to the North. We are going to stay
in Knoxville, and nowhere else, and when
we remove from the dwelling we own and
occupy it will be to the cemetery in this vi
entity And as to the paper. we shall edit
and publish it until our Office is destroyed or
our windpipe is cut!
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-06-27
JUST RECEIVED,

A LARGE LOT OF WALL PAPER, of the
1 \ Latest Styles, which will be sold at the low
est possible prices. None need look elsewhere as
their taste can be suited from our large and new
stock.
We have also fine assortment of SHAKERS.
palm and willow colored and " hite. Persons de-
string goods at prices to suit the times would find
it to their advantage to buy of the undersigned
who have a choice stock of all goods generally.
found in a country store.
mar. 81, '6l.-tf1 T0NNER s. STEEL.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-06-27
o. .G.CoRBIN.

MANUFACTURER AND WHOLESALE DEALER IN
BONNETS, BONNET FRAMES
FLOWERS, FEATHERS,
Siraw and Millinery Goods IN General
NO. els Arch Street, above cond.
June 6, '61.-1y] Philadelphia.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-06-27
Notice to Collectors.

Notice is hereby given to the collectors of
State and County tax in Centre County, to
collect the amount due upon their RESP eetive
Duplicates and pay it over Immediately, as
after the August Court we will enforce their
collection. The credit of the coanty must be
kept up and therefore we expect the Collec-
tors to do their whole duty. If the tax pay
ers will not pay their taxes they have no
reason 10 complain when county orders are
not paid. W. W. BROWN.
County Treasurer
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-06-27

P. S. We also notify all merchants to pay
their license Immediately, ard all who owe
for this year we will expect to pay at the
August Court. All that are not. paid by
that time will be left with a justice OF the
Peace for collection.
Early attention to this notice will save
both trouble and cost.
WV. BROWN.
COuntV Treasurer.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-06-27

WI w. WHITE. DENTIST, has per-
w manently located in Boalsburg, Centre
County Pa. Office on main ST., next door to the
store of Johnston & Keller, where he purposes
practising his profession in the most scientific
manner and at moderate charges.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-06-27

nOSTS FOR SALE
The undersigned has on
hand and for sale large supply of Posts of ali
kinds, which will be sold in quantities to suit pur
chasers and at reasonable prices. Persons wish
in to buy will please call the subscriber at his
residence in Milesburg, or upon Mr.. Wagner at
the Miesburg Mill. JAMES BROWN.
Jan.l7 ,RI
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-06-27

ENATING HOUSE,
u Corner of Allegheny and
Bishop Streets, Bellefonte, Pa. Chickens, trips,
Beef &c., served up every evening. Eatables to
suit the taste and prices to suit the times.
june, 81, '6l. HERBERT STONE, clerk
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-06-27

FTNHE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRE-
L SERVED, and so everybody ought to pre-
his he alth in this cold weather by going ts
A. STERNBERG g. CO.,
Sign of the Red Flag, near Livingston's Book
Store, and provide himself with a suit Of warm
clothing at trifing expense. 0vereoats selling
at cost price. Knitted Jackets, under clothing.
&C., &c, cheap " than ever. FEB. IA, '6l,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-06-27

w w BROWN-ATToRNEY-AT~
w LAW BELLEFoHTE, PENNA. Will attend to
all legal business entrusted to him, with prompt
ness. May, 80.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-06-27

June, 10TH '6l, sm GEO. W. TATE
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IRASBURGH; VERMONT, FRIDAY, MARCH %, 1861.

fer them to lead me off, and the excited
bloodhounds began tearing Up the earth,
which they flung about as if il had been
so much water. What more need be
said? Why, merely that fell on my
knees and confessed the truth with chat
tering teeth, and begged for mercy that
l aGerward denied the deed before the
tribunal, and now again own it; that !
was tried, found guilty, and finally CON
demned to death. may add that have
found neither pity, nor COT font, nor hope,
and have not found a friend n the world
my wife, happily for her having been
seized with a temporary Madness, being in
Ignorance of my misery or her own; in
short, that l am alone with my despair
in this dungeon, snd that l must die to-
morrow.
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itself i. surrounded by lofty iron rail
ing, defended by innumerabIe sharp
spear heads, which are so contrived that
if any person touchesIany one Of them, a
chime Of bells beg rs at once to ring an
alarm this iron d feace cost him $l4,-
.l27. He keeps h.a diamonds in a safe
built in a thicl, wall his bed is placed
against it, that no robber may break into
it without killing or at least waking him,
and that he may anH himself with
them without leaving his ue5. This safe
is lined with grant and with iron the
locks have a secret which must be known
before they can be opened; if they are
opened by violence, discharge Of FIRE
arms takes place, which must inevitably
kill the burglar, and at the same time
chime Of bells in every room in his house
are set ringing. He has but one window
in lis bedroom; the sash is of the stout
est irons the shutters are of thick sheet
iron. Tire ceiling Of lis room is plated
with iron several inches thick, and so i
the floor. The door opening into it j. OF
solid sheet iron, aud cannot be entered
without one is master OF the secret COM
bin ion Of The lock. A case Of dozen
six-barrelad reyolvers, loaded and capped
lies open upon stand, within reach Of
tho bed. Would you like to be in his
place p Correspondence ~ o. Pea
yHre.
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ANIMAL INsTINCT.-I know Of jack
daw that often used to eat the gum that
exuded from plum trees, and always did
so when it was unwell. In connection
with this subject, It may we'll be mention
ed tia, car Ful observer wouiI find him.
self repaid by catching the modes Of cure
cmployed b- ,ck or wounded creatures.
We all kno,. dat the cot resorts 10 grass
when they feel out Of t"alth, and hares
to a species Of moss. I was .old, on the
authority OF an eyewitness, that a gold
finch, which had been struck by hawk
and ,-canded, made its way 10 a dry puff
ball. t.re it open with its beak, and busted
The wounded shoulder, thereby stopping
the effusion of blood The spectator was
greatly surprised at this incident, and be-
ing Induced to try the effect of the same
remedy upon wounded finger, found
that the experiment was completely sue
cessful.-Ruflsdge's Illustrated Natural
History.
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THE THREE SKATERS.

Like clouds they scud across the ice
His hand holds hers as in a vice;
The moonlight strikeS the black brown hsir
OF handsome aIa5so and Rupert Clare
The ice resounds beneath the steel;
It groans to feel his spurning heel
While ever with the following wind
A shadowy skater fits behind.
"Why skate we thus so far from land
o, Rupert Glare, let go my hand!
cannot see. l cannot hear
The wind about MS means with fear -
His hand is SITTER than vice,
H,s touch is colder than the ice,
Ills face is paler than the moon
That payes with light the lone lagoon
40, Rupert Clalo! feel trace
A something awful in yourfdce
You crush my hand-you sweep me on
Un.ilmy breath and sense are goneP
His grasp is sitter than vice,
His touch is colder than the ice
She only hears the ringing tune
OF skates upon the lone lagoon.
80, Rupert Glare sweet Rupert Glare
For heavens mercy, hear my prayer
I could not helpmy heart, you know
Poor Willy Gray-he loves me so'
His grasp is SITTER than vice,
Ills lip is bluer than the icei
While ever thrills the ringing tune
Of skates along the lone lagoon.
90, Rupert Glare where are your eyesF
THE ROTTEN ICE before us lies
You bastard Loose your hold, l say
o, God Where are you, Willy Gray -
A Shrek that seemed to split the sky
wilder light in Rupeu's eye
She cannot-cauuot loose that grip;
His sinewy arm is round her hip
But like IN arrow on the wind
The 5Ladcwy skater scuds behind
The 1.-The ice rises TO that stroke
OF stcel-shod heels that seem to smoke
He hurs himself upon the pair
lie tears his bride from Rupert Glare
His tainttng Madge, whose moist eyes say,
l.-.g 90 T,-t 81 yEvftl,r Ct.at-t
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L VISION OF HE'LL.


Into that dread eternal world,
"here demons ho"i IN grim despair
ne incorporate ana we are hIrleu'
me Jet Dlae' surseS cAp d WIN io'iA
l'o'l on" "i1' '''''' WIN ''"'"' Ui'''
Anu 'Ai FIauS 'Hl'e arc sceu u io"'n'
H'-h on . pI'e OF human sNul's'
His maJes'y me rfnco OF HeIl'
Sits sPorting "'th the black sea guils
Far in the gloom fhat rcisncd profound,
His awful and his stern decree
Is heard commanding cohorts round
III his dcni Almighty hand,
He raises high his broad claymorc,
While demons in bwta'iions st~nd
Sau-lIke he rears his houid form,
with eagle eye surveys The crowd,
And like mighty, rushing storm
oro,rd We that nnmul,uous,roar
That shool. nv throne in wonder world ;
Ala, ,,,. ,.o;,,,, ~, o,.,1,,s No. ,,,oro
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THE GREAT 'SALvE' CERrIFIcATE.
Halle Journal Of Hsalth has the fol-
lowing;
"Dear D0ctor-I will be one hun
ired ard seventy-fve years old next Oc-
tobet. For ninety-four years l have
been an invalid, unable to move except
when stir red with a lever But a year
ago last Thursday | heard of the Gran
icular Syrup. bought bottle, smelt
Of the cork, and found myself new man.
can now run twelve and half miles an
hour, and throw nineteen double somer-
saults without stopping.
p. S.-A little of your Alicumsione
Salye, applied to a wooden leg, reduced
a compound fracture in nineteen minutes,
and is now covering the limb With fresh
cuiicle Of white gum pine bark
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SWISS HoUsEWTgERY.-One wishes
there could be mission established for
teaching housekeeping when the homes
are exposed where those slme people
live. The contents al a.r respectable
pigs trough would be more pa|atable
than what they concoct, to say nothing Of
the utensils where an old woman wears
a leather apron, aud whilst wondering
what is her profession with such a cos
tune, looking as if food and fire would
be the best ordeals to subject it, we 'be-
hold her gathering its stiff folds in one
hand, whilst the o,hcr acts as egg-beater
to q mass of yolk she has poured therein.
We afterwards learn that this is her
common pan for all purposes Of stirri'z.
mixing, and beating for the various CONF
pounds they make in exercising tae
culinary art; and certainly no invention
.orld expect to provide for "A greater
economy Of hbor-7He Cottages of the
1lDs.
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IN 'hlS dungeon snd mat l aust die TO-
morrow
STORY OF A SIRAYED CHILD,
Lale last autumn 'ar'I7' 7''IFi"G near
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s''i u '.'0 il"u'''' o'eI '"'' s'' 80
''e conceived i l''Po's'oie ior d cA'u 10
ll"Ne us way /" i"e evening ne lound
means to send to settiemen! an account
OF the circumstances, and several humane
persons accompanied by The distracted
mother came to aid hts search tor the
pour c''ii' III '"'7 VIII" anu ROCKY region
| o"7 "' '''s'-' Il" .'i'aN'"s ~ pass over I've
90 = ''.''.14 ~ Pc e.''0' '''e'S ''s
IMPRESSION u 'iV Do} ''o''''P'' ana
THESE "el9 ooo''7'o''"''y '.a.-" all '"e
way DOWN 10 Inc margin OF 'H' Iluu-on'
"nere 'ney lost an traces OIL lne u"'oFIu-
nate niue "aGaeref' ana iNey were i''1a
with the most painful apraHension' That
he must have been carried oil " the
stream.
Going along its bank. and crossing
ravines and sleeps, which they conceived
it almost impossible the child could have
passed and climbed. thev again found the
print Of his naked feet On the soft sand
of a small rivulet'; and by applving
measure which thew had taken Of the
former impressions thew fop7d if exactly
to correspond They were therefore in.
duced still to 90 forward .bouob thew
had now nrocee9ad r,uord. Of fopr
miles from the place of setting out; and
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THE CONFESSION.
FFoUND AMONG THE PAPERS OF De
CEASED PRUssrAN JUDGE.

fill up the hours that intervene before
my execution takes place, in writing
down the history of my progress in
crime, and how, step by step, ! reached
this dungeon. May it be accepted as
an act of atonement on my part aud at
the same time serve as a warning to
others.
was froward child, of sullen, sus-
picious character, and / afterwards be-
came a rough soldier during couple OF
campaigns, at the close of which, peace
having succeeded war, left the service
10 farm small estate which my wife had
inherited. Soon after my return from
the army my brother sickened and died.
lie was an open-hearted, noble fellow,
Car better looking than myself and uni
ver,aIy beloved. All Who ever sought
my acquaintance, whether at home or
abroad from being hi, friends, seldom took
kindly 20 me, AID generally observed the
f-.t time tHsv sav mr. tha, never were
tu. H-.#H.#s r.ra g.Iac, both in person
aHI r.H
rE -. l.rr-. ard this
....1 have been
..rs..a u-.aaly coaui
malH. His wife
.a# .aa"r Hut too WELL
aal ase aaaee'er ] gave way
te q Hss .asv or hatred in
Ler 4 He read my thoughts
Haaaa open s-.s. ltwas relief to me
when .ua eoo.-eas between us ended inon
open rupture, and q stiIl greater relief
when heard Of her death, while was
with my regiment abroad. 1t now seems
10 me as though had PreaanLimeni OF
ine tragedy that was to take place
dreaded her aad She seemed to pursue
me-ay even now see her reproach.ul
eyes upon me, and freezing my blood q.
She died shortly after giving birth TO
child. When my brother in prn fell ID.
and his life dis7aired Of he sunm3ncd my
wife to his bedside, int7usted his little or-
phan, IA boy foury old, to her protect
ing care. He beGgeathed al, bis property
to him, stating in his will should the child
die, his fortune should devolye on my
wife, as the only return he could make for
her atieclonate kindness. Then. after
exchanging a few iralernai words with me
and regretting our long arrangement, he
fell back exhausted, into a deep slumber,
from which be never awoke.
As we had no children the. sisters had
alwavs been very united. nv wife loved
tbi. bovas;f if he had been her own. He
.ros nass;oooteI, f,,d or bar brt b.;,o
tho tr,o ,;ot,r, If his mother :, mind
o,d norsoD conll Mayer somabou t,to
L;odiv 70 mo Tcanrot fvopv ,or,i.,,,r
,oriod ot which 7 first becam, aware If
.t;.1.;,l - o,,;,o,t,,r ii, nan, hn,r|
.oo, hooon 30 Zoe, rno,s,, ,,b.,o,o. b
....-.-.-o., A.oeou ..Iou.Loo, .cI