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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-12-12
A GAILANr SAVANNAH rhe Navv U1sr

A GALLANT SEAxAN.-At the Navy II spi.
tai in Brooklyn there is a gallant officer
whose leg was torn offoy round shot during
the late engagen.e It at Port Royal This
officer, in whose veins hIws the good old
revolutionary blood. was in command of a
vessel at Liverpool when the news reached
England OF the infamous opening of the war
at Fl. Sumter. Leaving his snip at Waterloo
docks, he FASTENED home, offerd his services
to the government. As acting M aster of one
of gunboats he was wounded in the
battle; but as soon as the tournique5 had been
applied to his leg be demanded that he should
be taken ON deck again. where. without a
sigh or groan escaping him, he witnessed the
magnificent ending ofthe contest. The only
shot that took effect was tho one that made
him CT pple for life. But he says that
that shot which he has preserved, is price
less and that be will hand it down to his
children as suggestion to them. if thew
should ever be called upon t. offer thsir
blood for their country" He is proud, he
says that be lost one leg for the cause. and
is redy to offer the other one if future
occasion should demand another sacrifice.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-12-12
Another Editcril Change.

Bv reference to the last Lumber Of the
WatchmGn, it may. be seen that another
change has taken place in the editorial de-
partsaent. .Ioe w. Furey has associated
himself with Mr.. Alexander in the pubica-
tion Of that paper. We were schoolmates
and always have been warm friends and while
we wish Joe all the success immaginable in
pscuniary point Of view. we beg leave to take
expressions to the views expressed in his
salutatory, in regard to the cause of the pres
ent war.
In common with the editors of certain
class of Newspapers, he throws the blame of
our National troubles at the. feet of Republi-
esns, and attaches all ths stigms to their
skirts, while he says not word in condem-
patton of the acts Of those whom he chooses
to style our brethren of the South )" but
who we style the internal traitors who are
working for the obstruction of the Union =
We acknowledge no relation with them now !!
They have forfeited all claims of motherhood
with Iatriots Opce they were our brethren !;
Dol 80 now. Inc ReHtletudu Rots VI III q fciy
" eloquent style" as to who we slall question
ebout the "cause of all this aye the causef"
Co, says he. ask Henry Ward Beecher.
William Lloyd Garrison, Horace Greedy,
Wendall Philips, Anson Buriingame. Sal
non ?. Chase, Hinton, Rlwan, Helper, and
see they can look you in the face and tell
YIN the cause AYE the cause?7 We presume
that as these men are intelligent and learned
uel they might be able to tell the cause. Ii
not, however, we would merely suggest the
narnes Of Mr.. Jefferson Davis, or Mr.. Breck-
inridge proper person to whom to apply
for the desired information. Or if they can
not be app cached, at present, perhaps Mr
Mason or Slidell, who are more easy Of access
could tell the cause!
Ho also says we may much fear that Abo'
ition is at the bot-om of it all-that it is the
urjmarv and main cause of all our war. We
sfirk that something there must be whicn is
the cause Abolitionjsm, and that something
certainly l. s,ac1y. Therefore if we were to
ain the, A bolisionism. is the cause of our
trouble, we must certainty look to slaves as
the great FIRST cause.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-12-12

s@- The Chaplain of the House of Repre-
sentatives at the opening Of the House on
Monday, prayed especially for the slave"
This is tie first time since the organization
of our government. that such PRAYER wss at
temped to be made in the Hall of Congress,
and it is no less significant because it was
made at this time, when those who upheld
the political and social rights of slavery are
violently attempting the disrupture of the
federal government. If such prayer bad
been made By chaplain of the House six
years eince, he would have been hurled from
the clerks desk and doubtless assassinated in
the presence of the Representatives Assem- bled
but now the prayer is listened to with respect
in Congress, and who dare doubt its merc;-
ful answer from Heaven. Thus the work
of mighty reform progresses, and thus the
rotten fabric of human oppressers begins to
be assailed. While our armies are arrayed
in battle against its advocates on the field,
the voice of prayer goes up from the Halls
of legislation for mercy, nifty, and emanci-
patton for the slaves, All thsis no miracle,
and yet it is the work Of God.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-12-12
Glorious News from Tennessee
Parson Brownlow Heard From.

By a despatch from Cairo, we learn that
copy of the Memphis Aua1anche of the I'd
inst, received at that point. contains the glu-
rious and inspiring intelligence that the
Federal troops under Parson Brownlow had
attacked the Rebels at Morristown, East Ten
nesee. OF the 1st inst. and after killing
large number, completely routed them. The
battle must indeed have been decisive when
the Rebels themselves not only acknow ledge
rout but go so far as TO say that it was the
" first Union victory" The question has
been frequently asked of late Where is Par
son Brownlow 2" The organ Of treason in
Memphis has told us at least where he was
on the 1st instant, and hencef0rward sue
cession of victories over his oppressors will
we doubt not, enable us to locate him.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-12-12
The Homicide Case.

The tris. of Upton and Hays for the murder of
Huston Poorman commenced ON Thursday the
2Sth ult. When the Jury was empanelled the
District Attorney, for reasons, declined to act,
and requested the Court to appoint James Mac
manus, Esq, to conduct the prosecution on part
of the Commonwealth, which was conducted with
ability by Mr.. Macmanus and Wm. A. Wallace of
Clearfeld. Z he evidence for the Commonwealth
was introduced, and when closed, then the evil
dence for the defence, the whole occupying until
Saturday afternoon. The argument was commenc-
ed by arrangement Of the council. Judge Hale
commenced for the defence in his usual able STYLE
He was followed by W. A. Wallace, ESQ.,, for the
Commonwealth, in IN eloquent and able speech.
when Mr.. McAllister addressed the Jury for over
five hours, leaving no point of the evidence and
law untouched. Mr.. Macmanus closed, on part of
Commonwealth. in an able and legal argument on
the law and evidence. When he concluded. his
1. on Judge Linn delivered leng thy and able
charge to the Jury, stating and explaining the
law involved in the case, and reviewing the evil
dence pro and con, after which the Jury retired to
their room, and were out all night and until II
0 clock on Tuesday, when they returned the YER
dict finding Hays not guilty, and Upton guilty
of manslaughter. The sell tence of Upton is de-
ferred until Tuesday the oath inst. We should
like to have given full particulars of his exciting
trial but cannot do so at present
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-12-12
FORWARD MARCH! ! J!

We intend leaving with our
company, for camp, on Thursday
next. December 10Th. All those
who have enrolled their names
will assemble in Bellefonte on
that day, where suitable trans
portatioa will be furnished, as
well as necessary comforts and
conveniences. To those having
enlisting papers we particularly
request, and expect them to have
those who have enrolled their
names, at the rendezvous here at
the proper time.
Thirty more men are yet want
ed to fill the ranks of this crack
company to 101. We call upon
the noble sons of Old Centre to
rally at their country's call-to as
sist in putting down treason and
restoring our Government to uni
ty and prosperity. Freemen of
Centre, fourteen hundred of your
noble brothers and friends are now
in the field, and will you remain
idle at home while they are fight
ing to preserve your Ii critics and
your freedom, or will you show
to them and to the world your pa
triotism and courage by shoulder
ingyour rifle, and assisting in PRO-
tecting the institutions of your
fathers, the honor your country
and the integrity and unity of the
Republic of Washington Come
then, and enlist with the Sharp
Shooters. The best rifles in the
world will be furnished you, good
subtantial uniforms will be receiv-
ed as soon as you are sworn in.
If you. have any desire to serve
your country, to fight under the
old Stars and Stripes, now is the
time. Join the ranks of the grand
Union army Be patriot, a he
70. Show to the world that you
ore a freeman, worthy the name
oj an American citizen. When
the war is ended and our country
restored tn Ito former peaceful
state, you will feel proud that you
assisted in crushing out the great
rebellion ofl861. You will wear
your. scars as badges of honor
tell your stories of victories and
triumphs to those who stayed at
home and trusted "to Providence"
and the noble souls who rallied to
their country's rescue in the hour
of its EXTREMIST danger. Come
young men and enroll your names
all who are able and love your
country. Do not let the Silver
Greys fight your battles, win your
victories, and save your Govern
ment. Remember we start on
Thursday next, the 10Th inst.
w. w. BROWN.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-12-12
The Feeling in Congress on the
Slavery Question
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 1861,

w AedlNGrONS LEU. 1OO11
A single DAYS observation and intercourse
among the members of the Congress has led
to the conclusion that with two or three insig.
nifcant exceptions, the Senator's and Repre-
sentatiUes agree In utter detcstat5ons ofe a0hote
rebellion, and in the uhcompronliSiaag spirit of
putting 1t doaon at aohateUer cost. Among those
most urgent and resolute in taking these
pusitiSns are Democrats. There is, indeed, a
good deal of difference as to the means of man.
er of givingss EFFECT to this policy. Some are for
q declaration O emancipation of the slaves of
insurgents others for the 60 nfscation of
slave property; and another class fer levying
tax upon the Shareholders SO that they may
by such process feel the heaviest burdens
of the war But on all sides, as on the part
of ThdddeuS Seueas IN The House and Lyman
4l,umbuH IN the Senate, as among the ultra
Democrats. there IS an open oppression that
the propertyot loyal Shareholders shall be pro-
tectsd or paid for A COOL deal of unn.s-
sary clamor has been Great d by mischievous
men on this subject The Fl ends of the Ad
minstration and the war have only to keep
there eye on the issue on whci they really
do agree as above sta ed and they cannot
divide. One great trnth stands out protn
uently, that the property If the traitors is for
feited by the acts Of the traitors. and that it
would be- unjust to Except property in slaues
from thus rule. All ur loyal people ask t.
houses and lands, and Colds and silver, aud
stocks and securities. and cotton and powder
and carnon and ships, of Jefferson Davis
ard his robber associates shO'ld be confiscated
and rather than it should be used to damage
and daadeStroy the Union, should be annihilated
Would itnot be mo rrus if we excepted
from this rlle the slaves of Davis and his
f. e'lowers? How to di pise of the slaves,
wire her they shall be liberated or armed =
whether the ownership in hem shsll.te con
fiscated or taxed : are matters wisely eff by
tie President and Secretary Of war to the
military authorities No doubt Cngie's
will pass some law by which these ausnor-
tits may be guided in tbs dispos irion If this
vexed questions; hu, there action will, in my
opinioR, be regulated ~ the suggestions Of
the President and the reasoning of his resp
eciive constitutional advisers.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-12-12
The Exchange Of Prisoners.
WASHINGTON, Dec. g

+ The Government have decided to release
as many Rebel prisoners of war as they will
release of ours. All those in Boston have
been given permission to 20 to Richmond on
the condition that they do not take up arms
against this Government, unless duly ex-
changed or releasted, and the same thing
will be done with all the prisoners of war We
now hold but not to include the State priso-
ners or those taken in the North; so persons
having friends in " s, cesh." who have been
taken prisoner can soon see them back, if
the Rebels il accede to this mode.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-12-12

FAITHFUL MINISTERS OF HEALTH.-In examining
the vessels at the various wharves we find among
the curiosities of our commerce the brig Miranda,
just in from Truxillo with cargo of Honduras
Sarsaparilla for DIR. j. C. Aver & Co., of Lowell.
So particular this firm to the articles used
in eompounding their various remedies, that they
have this drug, like some others they consume,
gath cred for them by SIX illfu agent of their
in the tropical regions of its growth. He informs
us that there many species of this plant. but
two Of which really valuable in mediocre; the
qualities of these are also affected by the time of
gathering, mode of curing, etc, operations which
in that region of unreliable workmen imposes
heavy labor upon him. One of the inert yarities
OF Sarsaparilla grows wild in our own forests,
while several others, nearly worthless, abount in
Central and South America. The intelligent
agent assured us that the virtues of this drug had
never been fully told, and that the reason of the
low esteem in which many hold it is mainly dee
to the importation of such immense quantities of
the worthless varieties His accouts of his trips
to Honduras and his bu mess excursions along
the Gulf of Dulce and the rivers of Montague and
San tiag o and among the adjacent mountain were
of intense interest. We cannot but commend and
honor his employers for the faithfulness and en-
ergy with which they execute their trust as min
listers to the public health, and we suspect that
this course is at least of the reasons why their
medicines are held in such extraordinary favor
throughout the civiled world.-NeW York City
World.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-12-12
CENTRE co, TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

TENHE next annual session CT tho Centre Co.
L Teachers Institute will be held at Centre
Hall. Commencing on Tuesday the Gath inst, at
o'clock NJ, and continuing three or four days.
1t is hoped that there will be full repres tation
of the Teachers from all parts.of the county The
interests of our common schools demand our uni
ted efforts to promote and raise them to their
proper standard; and we caR-do itin no way bet
Ter than TO meet as often convenient for mutu-
al consu tation and instruc ton. Come cut one
aud all, aud let US have good Institute
SAMUAL BRUGGER.
Prsst. Centre Co. Teachers met.
Unionville Dec, 10th 1851 .rss
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-12-12

Ne W COUNTERFEIT. Bogus bile of the de-
nominal of 81, purporting to be issued By
the Farmers Bank of Schuylkill County ars
in circulation. On the lower right corner
is a medallion Of Washington, and on the
rightleud, a female figure in a standing pos
sition,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-12-12

Quick WoRK.-The Presidents, message
was transmitted over the wires of the Amer
lean Telegraph Company in ninety nine min.
utes. and was in the hands of the printers in
in the large cities before the Clerk had fnis-
he'd reading it.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-12-12

Ms~ Judges strohecker and Proudfoot, the
newly elected Judges, took their seats on the bench
on Monday I'd inst, the term of Judges Barn
hart and Burchfeld having expired. As respects
the retiring Judges it is but justice to say that
while they were on the bench they acquitted them
selves with credit and ability, and gained the con-
Adence of all suitors and the people of the county
generslly.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-12-12
Mr.. B

Dear Sir Thinking that you would
be anxious to hear from our quarters, I have ta>
ken the liberty of dropping you few lines.
am now enga ged on extra duty at the Regimental
Hospital, and have been here for some time, I
enjoy reasonable health considering the exposure
we are ubject to.
Our Division, the Fem a. Reserve, still occu-
pies about the sans position it did month ago,
and no likelihood of it soon moving. We had a
little taste of fight the other day, the first reg
iment has had with the rebels We set out from
camp at o'clock on Tuesday ght and proceeded
out the Leesburg pix about FIVE miles; then tax
ing a circuitous rout came in on the rear of
Drainesville, having heard that there were q lot
of rebels harbored thero. We surrounded the
house, and amid the shriekins ef frightened wo-
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-12-12
A DMINISTRATOR,s NOTICE

LEA Letters of Administration ON the estate of
Salnue Richards, decd, of Halfinoon twp, have
been ranted TO the undersigned, who requests all
persoos kn owing themselves indebted to said
tate to make Immediate payment and those hav-
ing claims to present them duly authen ticated 70
set ement. ISAAC RICHARDS, Adm'I.
Dec 5 1891 at
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-12-12
rhe Rebels Strengthening Columbus, KY.


The Memphis Avalanche, of December 9th con-
tains the following despaches:
PENSACOLA, Dec. 4.-The steamers Florida and
Pamica, engaged the Federal feet off the east end
of Horn Island, at nine o'clock this morning.
The Federal forces retired.
RICHMOND, Va. Dec. 4.-Col. Henry Heath of
Virginia, has been appointed major general and
supercedes Gen. Price in the command of the De-
partment of Missouri.
ST.. Louis, Dec, THE Memphis papers of the
5th contain dispatches from Richmond announce
ing the appointment of Gen. Heath, of Vagina, to
command the Department of Missouri, thus viz
tually superseding Gen. Price.
Some of the southern pagers say there is great
excitement at Nashville in regard ty drafting
troops for the rebel service. Some ten thousand
troops have arrived at Columbus, KY, since the
battle of Belmont, and are rapidly concentrating
there. They declare that seventy five thousand
men cannot now take the position.
A telegram from East Pensacola reports fed.
eral feet off Horn Island.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-12-12

THE Italian army is impatient for action and
demands are made either for war or for dis
banding.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-12-12
F ROM THE SOU T H.
LATER FROM PENSA COLA.

ENGAGEMENT OFF HORN ISLAND.
GEN. PRICE SUPERSEDED IN MISSOURI.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-12-12

The following is a copy of private letter re-
ceived by of our citizens from soldier in the
First Pennsylvania Cavalry
HOSPITAL, CAMP PIERPoNr,
Nov. 30th, 1861.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-21

oPTIcs-We take pleasure in recon-
mending our friends that the only place
where, by aid of a superior kind of specta-
cles the restoration and preservation of fail
ing eyesight can be expected with perfect
safety, and where spectacles are adjusted
correctly and scientifically to the eye, is the
optical establishment of L, H. sOlOmOnson,
100 Superior street, under the American HO-
tel, whose proprietor has won for himselfthe
full confidence of the people of our State
Among the improvements of the times none
seem to be more useful than those made to
assist and improve the sight. No man or
woman with imperfect or falling vision has
called at his Optical Institute without leav-
ing it with the best satisfaction of having
their sight restored, to the utmost clearness.
Any person in need of this article shOuldnOt
fail to call at his establishment, 100 Superior
street.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-21
NEW XORA mAEKET-Doo. 90

LIZ EALMakAEHl
.ELOUH-Markst opened dun and beavv aD5
elosea 9c lower with o8ly limited dsmand ane homo
sales 100 bbls 1t S6,2sa5.3 for rslsotss. n "a
80 for superEns Itats; S5,6O05.70 for STtfn -.
A91945iD Tor Eupsrdne western; 85,60n6s0 Tor COM.
IiSa q meaa9 extra western; 1,ss96,sO Tor ShlD.
kla4 2renos exfra round hoop 0hio: S5,Coas,T5 bE
CANADA FLOUR-Markst dull and declining
~ - 0os e5 s3s905Ao for saperhnsi s5.G97sb
HXE5FLOUE-Markst Is quiet and steady ct
UORk mEAL-Market quiet without decided
chsnge; SALES 100 bbls jersey Ct S3,O0a3,lO.
t-marks lower. SALES SIS .bblS ct
WHRAT-Markst dull. irregular and unsettled
zone holaeTs ans disposed to realize at much easier
sales Is 400 bush Chicago spring 4 at l8ssL2s; 6l600
bushels northwestern club at Sl,S5; 100 bushsls
milyaukee club Ct Sl,26HGls3l, inside price for
Gill 400 bush white Michigan 81 SL4saI,B
100 bnSb af 1922 5 c esSiesa sa2nge. BALES
,oSAhLkK-MArkst quiet Sales IISOo bush ct
U0RN-Markst only moderately active ct about
previous quotations.
0ATs-asTEst heavy st HesKo for jersey, Oan-
R0RK-Merket little moro active, but prices are
nlInout material change. sales. $50 bbs at S12,B0
H,I9 for mess; eSsH99sO for prime.
HRER-Market quiet and hrm. Sales are $50
bblB ct tA,000A,5O for country prime: S5m06JN for
country mess Sn,509l2lO for reDacksd mssSi SlS,7s
PSlmR MISS BEEF-Msrkst hrm at slz,m
BIKE HAMs-In fair demand. Sales Of prime
western ct Sl4,O.
DRRssED HOGs-Markst steady. Sales At
.tGT mRAFs-Markst inactive. salsu stsSa
AEc for shouldern: H4G6Hc for hams.
SMOA I'D MEATS Market quiet and noni-
nally unchanged.
BAOON-Sides g little more active. Sales 100 bxB
4 Part Tor future, deliNfry at6A@7c for western. city
aud Oumberland middles; 7H7He for lOng ribbed
do L&97A for short ribbed do.
LAnLD-Harket q shade hrmer. Sales $50 bbl8
at 8G9Sc.
sgFTKR-ssnlng at nOlso for Ohio, and
GHREsE-Markst sseady q. sxaso.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-21

FRoM JoHE BROwE's CoNPANT.-A cores
pendent writes from Browns sharpshoOterS
under date Of December 10Th, stating the
company had been about three weeks in
Missouri, attached to Col. Jennison's LIST
Kansas Cavalry. About Is Of Browns men
went out on a scouting expedition e few days
since and were attacked BY $50 Of the rebels.
After rather a hard time they managed to
get back to camp safely. II. ROstWiek re-
ceived . small scratch over the eye from o
bel, another man had the hair clipped over
his ear BY a similar messenger, and a third
was struck in the face BY q spent bullet
which bruiseI but did not break the skin
The company have received their horses and
are well armed; having Colts navy reyolV-
ers, rifles and sabres.