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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-24
The New U. s. Senatoz.

Mr. Cowan, who has just been elected q
5. Senator, is one of our self made men. In
his early life he was obliged to work at any
employment which presented itself. He was
at one time driver OF horses on the canal
His taste for learning led him to improve bis
leisure moments 10 study. Not only did he
master the common English branches bu,
he made himself familiar with the languages
and sci 'noes. He ndisd law III the ufi G
of Henry d. Foster, and became one of the
most distinguished lawyers in western Penn
sylyania, and finally became cand date for
the United States Senate, in opposition to
his old prsceptcr, Mr.. Foster, and was elect
ed. s
The first choice of Chester county was M.
Hickman, and our entire delegation adhered
to him in caucus as long as there was any
hope of accomplishing anything by it,
They would again urge his claims if /. va
eancy should now occur, and with every
prospect Of success. His popularity is such
in the eastern part of the State that they
would vote solid for hin.
After is was assertained that Mr.. Hick-
man could not be nominated Messrs, Peirce
and Shafer voted for MIR. Wilmut, and un-
doubtedly refected the sentiments of large
majority of their constituents in SO doing. =
Our people were acquainted with the long
and eminent services Of Mr.. Wilmos, and
they were, with one accord. in favor Of bis
nomination, if their favori,e, Hickman, could
not obtain the place. Mr.. Acker voted for
Mr. COwaR in the caucus, and was on the
successful eide. His constituents will have
no reason TO regret that he did what he could
TO procure the nomina' ION of SO excellent 6
man. Those who have Aattered themselves
that Mr.. Cowan is less firm in his Re2uhli-
canism than Mr.. Wilmot will soon be disa-
hused Of their error, after the Senator elec
takes his seat. He ia firm and uncompro-
missing in every respect, = Chester COUNT
Times.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-24
GREEN'S DRUG AND VARIETY STORE,
Northeast Corner Of the Diamond,
BELIEFONTE, PA

NTE, PA.
THE UNDERSIGNED would respectfully in
L form is pa mons and the public generally
that he has just returned from Eastern Markets
where he has purchased and is now selling the
largest and be t assortment Of DRUGS. MEDI-
CINES, FANCY ARTICLES, &c., ever brought
to this country. He ha. CO instantly on hand ell
the approved PATENT MEDICINES of the day.
ALCHOHoL, BURNING
FLUID, PINE OIL. COAL OIL, LINSEED OIL,
PAINTS, VARN.SH, 1c.,
together with large assortment Of tha TCBAC-
co 4 SEGARS, of the best brands
COAL OIL & FLUID LAMPS, HAIR, TOOTH.
NAIL, CLOTHES, & PAINT BRUSHES,
PERFUMERY i HAIR OILS.
Also, q fine assortment Of Plain and Fancy
CONFECTIONERY, RAislNs, NUTS. &C. =,
TOYS of every description, slso
FANCY AR Il.
Prescrl ptious and iaLnily receips carefully and
promptly filed
Thankful for the patronage he has received du-
ri ng the last four years he solicts continuance
of the snls, and from the experience he has had
he feels confident of giving satisfaction.
FRANK P. GREEN.
Nov. is. l960.-.tf
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-24
The Democratic Organs:

We hate LARA wilful, malicious, reck.
less liar, and the condemnation pronounced
in the Scriptures, xhere il says they shall
be turned into hsll-fre with all the nations
that forget God," is not one v hit too severe.
Should this declaration of holy writ be strict
y enforced, and il. will be, we woader
what the Editors of thezD D.mooratio Organs
will do. That they haze lied, no one can
doubt, and that theb now lie. no ons can
doubt. Messrs. Seely & Barnnart.- and more
particularly, F. Kurt, remembers the terr--
BILE fate that awaits you, ard repent ere II is
forever too late. Retract your vile slanders
against the Republican Party. or else expect
this great condemnation. You have, repeat
edly, charged that we are responsible for the
hard times-tiat the election of Abraham
Liucoln has caused our present national cri-
sis. This you know to be false, for you know
as we'll as sou have souls in your bodies. that
times were as hard before the election as
slucs-and that it was your reckless Tree
trade policy that brought them upon the
country. You know, too, that tbe electioh Oh
Abraham Lincoln bad nothing to do with
this crisis, for be has not yet come into pow
er. Il was your weak -kneed President, whe
permitted the traitors around him, in the
Cabinet, to plot the naia of the Government,
who is responsible for ibis distress. Had
he faithfully and fearless'y administered tie
laws OF the Government, South. Carolina
would not now be in arms against the consii-
tuted authorities, and Tie Forts OF Georgia
in the han is Of traitors. THIS you know to
be true, and now we advise you, if you de-
sire to escape tortures ard horrors untold, to
nit your unqualified lying. and if you cam
not tell all truth. at least tell some, or held
your tongues altogether.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-24
rmnortant Speeches.


Recently there has been made, in Con-
gress, but two speeches to which the country
attaches special Importance One was de-
liyersd by Mr.. Seward, the admitted premi-
er Of the incoming administration, and the
other by John Sherman, the leader of the Re-
publican party in the Htuse.
Mr.. Stewards speech has disappointed
everybody. 1t was eapeetedi he would point
out soma way to remedy further difficulties,
and settle those which, DOW distress US. This
he has not done, aud those who expected to
gather from him the policy that would be
pursued By Mr.. Lincoln have been sadly dis
appointed. His speech is more that of d.
plonatist than a statesman. He speaks feel
ingly of the dangers that threaten our couu-
try but does not tell US how we may avoid
them. He isslike The Doctor who tells his
patient he is very sick and yet prescribes no
medicine for his relief pgs
In the House Mr. Sherman made an elo-
quent andapertineut speech. He advocated
the maintenance OF the Union and the Gov
erument,. remarking that the United States
had been patient and forbearing to the las.
degree, and that South Carolina had wanton-
~ mado war on them. The free navigation
of the Mississippi must be preserved at all
hazards. Tne question was not whether the
Government should GEORGE States, but wbeth.
er it should defend its property and its
righia.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-24
No Time for Concession

So far as we are aware, Gays the Harris
burg Telegraph there is not solitary Re
publican Journal in this State that advocates
or desires a compromise, to be obtained by
concession TO the Shareholders! The Repub
licaps of the old keystone held that Mr..
Lincoln was elected President in accordance
with the Constitution and do not intend, as
q condition precedent to bis inauguration, to
conced, amendments to the CONSTITUTION ex-
tending and perpetuating slavery and slave
holding domination. Besides, If under pres
ent threats of disunion, they consent to
amend the Constitution, they know that four
years hence other amendments will be de-
nlsnded, under similar threats. It will be
Just as easy for traitors TO violate aud disre.
gard an amended Constitution, as it is to
overthrow the present one by secession. The
laws must be enforced, and the integrity of
of the Unien must be preserved, under tt 9
present Constitution. And if that cannot be
done now, IL never can ba done aud there :
fore the present Government don't amount
to Government at all, And it is not worth
tinkering up at the sacrifice of every priIci-
pie hitherto held sacred.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-24
Mr. Lincoln's Cabinet.

The time has now come when the country
nigh. knew what kind of men Mr.. Lincoln
intends to have for his constitutional advi.
sers. Bus three appointments are known
with any degree of certainty.
Mr.. Seward, it is generally believed, ha,
bsen appointed Secretary Of Stats.
Mr. Chase has also, we believe, been offer.
ed the Port Folio Of the War Department
Mr.. Cameron, we are informed, is Secre.
tary of the Treasury, notwithstanding Mr.
Alexander : He Clurs's Uery potoerfal opposi.
tion to his appointments.
Mr.. Davis, of Maryland, it is thought. viii
be Secretary of the Navy.
These are most excsllent selections, and
the country may we'll feel proud Of Mr.. Lin
Gains Cabinet, if such men as Seward, Chase,
Cameron and Davis are to be ia it.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-24
Massachusetts Legislature.

BosToN, Jan. 18.-The Legislature has
unanimously passed resolutions tendsring
the Presidents aid in men and money as he
may need to maintain the authority of the
General Government. The preamble declares
that South Carolina has committed al &C: of
war
The Senate bas passed bin authorizing
an increase of the volunteer military of the
State. II will doubtless pass the House to-
morrow by large if not unanimous vote.
A bill was introduced in tho House for the
enrolment and equipment of 20 600 men. to
be y'ed the Massachusetts, Volunteer Ma
iitia, to continue one year, and authorize the
Governor 10 tender the same to the Presi-
dent.
The Union demonstration, here is to be a
public meeting in Faneuil Hall. Tie Hon.
Edward Everett is to be invited to speak.
A memorial is to be submitted to Congress
for the paeifcation OF the existing difficult
ties, by such compromise as may be DEEM
ed expedient.
Mr.. Redpash is here. and denies tina. it is
his intention to run off slaves.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-24
The Cabinet Traitors.

Never was there a class of men uaore- enti-.
tied to the ,famY Of Benedict Arnold, says
the Columbia County Republican, than the
men who have-jast left the Cabiret of James
Buchanan. tGen. Cass excepted.)
First, there was Cobb. He renderedsthe
Treasury bankrupt and the Nationalscredit
bad, and then absconded from the ruin he
had made 1t is now evident that has
used his position to favor the Disunionists.
Then Floyd, worse traitor stilli for. he
left the Forts and Alsenals at the South pur.
posely defenceless that they might be- the
more easily captured, aye and denuded as
many of our Northern arsenals as he could,
of all their arms, and transferred them over
to the Saeessiouists, that they might not have
to purchase weapons for their rebellion
He intended to remain in the Cabinet for
the purpose of using bis position to prevent
reinforeements being sent to the small garri-
sons at the South. But when, be. found that
he was oVerruled he resigned and fed to
Virginia to urgo her to rebel. IF any man
deserves halter it is John B. Floyd.
Third in the list, is Jacob Thomson, of
Mississippi. He was Secretary of the Inte-
rior. He filled his department with Seces-
sionists-meR who wore the emblem of disu,
MON openly. and one of whom robbed the
Department Of about Nine Hundred Thousand
Dollars. When he failed in accomplishing
his ends of conspiracy and could ID longer
eentrel the President he felt it polite to re-
sign. He should have been handed over for
trial.
Lastly is Phillip F. Thomas. of Maryland
successor to Cobb, in the Treasury Depart
ment He ne sooner entered the Cabinet
than he began to cooperate with the movers
in the Southern plot He did all the dam ge
he could, but the place beginning to get too
hot for his safety. he. too, had to resign.
We think the Cabinet is now pretty we'll
purged. We are mistaken fittings do nos
assume different shape
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-24

In our last paper we, announce that Louis.
ana. would remain conservative; since then
she has come ous rampant for Secession aud
it is said that full two thirds of the delegates
to the State Convention. are. secessionists,-
We subjoin the following summary of News.
CHARLEsgeN. Jan. i9-Lieut. Talbot, one
Of Major Anderson's commissioners, arrived
here last night. Ns@i
lie brings gloomy tidinga, looking to. the
maintenance of Anderson's present status,
and the defence of the fort
An executive session of the South Carolina
Cabinet was held duringsa great part of the
night, engaged in the consideration of this
action of the United States Government.
A boat under the flag of truce, came from
Fort Sunpter this morning. The object Is
said to be to demand the stoppage of the
South Carolina Notifications
I Lieut.. Davis, with four soldiers from Fort
Sumter, is in the City,. The soldiers are
Witnesses in order to allow them an oppor-
tunity to testify. They are being entertained
bytheir fir lends with parties, drinking heart
lily to the peaceable settlement of the diff
eulties. 81
Fort Sumpter il now allowed to obtain
fresh provisions from the Charleston mar
kets.
New ORLEANS, Jan. 10. Two thirds of
the delegates to the State Convention are re-,
ported as secessiouis.s.
The commander Of the Florida troops has
telesraphed for two thousand men to aid in
taking Fort Pickens.
New ORLEANS, Jan. 17.-In reply to the
demand for two thousand troops by the Gov
ernor of Florida, the Mayor of this city sent
word that the men could be raised in forty
eight hours if Florida would equip them
The Governor of Florida replied IS send them
Immediately,
There is much excitement here and meet
ings are TO be held. to morrow to raise the
men.
New ORLEANS. Jan. 19-The pilots Of
Pensacola have been notified not to bling in
us. vessels under the penelty of death.
A ship is ashore Gfteen miles east of Fort
Pickens. supposed to be the Supply store
ship. with the officers of the Pensacola Navy
Yard on board.
Lieut.. Simmer. commanding at Fort Pic>
kens, is expected to surrender. The Florida
forces have twenty-five heavy guns.
The Committee on the Canfederacy, of th g
Mississippi Legislature. has reported resolu-
tions to provide Cor Southern Confederacy,
and to establish Provisional Government
for the seeding States. 1t IS proposed that
the Southern Convention should meet at
Montgomery on the 4th Of February.
PENSACOLA, Jan. 49, A force Of 1000
men has been concentrated in and about the
Navy Yard, under the direction of the State
authorities, and troops are arriving from ell
directions.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-24
Foresight of Scott.

Gen. Scott, as long ago as last October,
addressed letter to President Buchanan, ir
which he warned him against the crisis tha
has since come upon the country. He poin
ted out in. that letter, the imminent dange-
of dlsru psion of the Union by the secession
of one or more of the Southern States, ant
told him how he might avoid such calami-
ty, but the President paid no attention TO tbs
old heroes warning. eass4 ag
One portion of his letter, in which the
General indicates the prvb ibl, dividing lines
which natural boundaries and commercial
af.niries would determine, in the case of the
breaking up Of the Union, is of less practical
importance at this moment than those other
portions in which j, appears that before the
November election be anticipated the capture
of S5uthern forts and arsenals. and pressed
upon .be government tie importancs Of at
once throwing into them suficiemt garrisons
TO make their capture impossibe.
Had the goverpment but permitted this
veteran officer to apply his ounce of proven
ton. the nation might have passed &c lily
through, if il did not altogether escape the
secession epidemic; nor would it low stand
in Iced Of hat terrible cure which seems al
most necessary to its lie. But timid, va
cilating President. a traitorous, dishonest
Secretvry Of War, and Cabinet full Of Sc
cessionists. abandoned it, without let or him
drance, to the worst of fates.
IL is some little meager consolation that
the secessiouists have been forced by these
same events to disgraceful exit from the
Cabinet, and that now the policy of the gov
ernmeut, in its hour Of trial, is more or less
directed by oLe who foresaw. and wosld have
averted il.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-24
Congress News.

The news from Washington is chiefly con,
resolutions were taken up, but postponed, on
motion of Mr.. Bigier, and made the special
order for Monday. Mr.. Greea's joint reso-
luton, recommending the. several states to
call convention for the purpose Of pacifca.
tion, was ordered to second reading. The
Kansas bill was then in order, and came
very near its passage. Had it not been foI
the arrival Of the hour at which the Senate
had agreed to 60 into executive session, Kan.
sas would yesterday have been admitted into
the Union. Both MessIs. Douglas and Sew
ard were in favor o. immediate action to that
effect.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-24
How to Save the Union.

Do you wish to know huw 10 save the Un-
ion and gise an overpovering life to the nos
Respondent sentiment Of patriotism? We
answer. Siow that yon mean to defend tie
Constitution and maintain the Governmeat.-
Had Major Anderson fred dozen guns on
Thursday of last week. and brC ught the Star
Of the West safely under the walls of Sump-
ser. Treason would have been stayed. That
act alone would have saved Virginia from
piunging into the fatal gulf of rebellion
Useless talk of compromises, and OF dragging
che Republican flag in the mire. can donoth-
ing but more sarely precipitate her insoit.
We must look to the country to furnish o
sufioieut number of men to efectually pro-
tecs the city. viii the people of Centre Co.,
stand quietly while the Republic is Destroy
ed, or will they defend it9 Young npn of
Centre county. arouse! Our conpany Of one
hundred is nos yet full. Send in your names
Immediately and be enrolled in this glorious
little band of frsemen. Ifyou desire to staEll
by the Gag Of your country as your fatbts,
stood by it in the days o. tie Revelation, q ,
10 your time. Why tksa islsy: Ssa3 ,
yuur nAmes II sncs. aasa 81 - sa
sses5 "a
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-24
Latest From Charleston.
Presents of Provisions Refused by
Maj. Anderson.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 81

CHARLESTON, Jan. 81.
The four soldiers from Fort Sumpter, who
were in the city as witnesses in murder
case, attempted to escape by leaping from
the window of the Grand Jury roona. They
were prevented, and on leaving thu Court
were escorted to the boat by file of soldiers
which surrounded the Cour. containing e
them.
Governor Pickens sent yesterday supply
of fresh provisions to Major Anderson with
bis compliments. The Major, however. re-
fusedsto receive it, but e:urned thanks for
the courtesy, and stated that he would de-
cline to receive anything until he knew what
course the Government at v ashirgton inten.
ded to order.
a salute of FIVE guns WAS fred on Saturday
for the seeding States. --
The secession of Georgia has had a
happy effect tut there has been no demon
stration on account Of it.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-24

MALICE AFoRErHoUGHT.- New York
Times says, upon authority, that during the
year which has just closed, there were sent,
from the Springfield armory alone. to South
Carolina. 5000 nuskets; to Alabama, Is.
600 muskets to Georgia, 10000 muskets
to Louisiana, 80 900 muskets to Nor b
Carolina, 25 1000 muske.s. This is one of
the evidences that the Secessionists have long
meditasd disupion and civil war. and pro-
vided themselves as best they could, out of
the Federal recources. We think thar, be-
fore they get through with their reasonable
scheme. they'll find thar most of those pilfer-
ed muskets will kick.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-24
Washington in Danger.

We have private advices from Washington
20 the effect that the danger Of the seizure Of
that city ty an armed mob Of Southern Dis
unionists, ia far more serious and more i'm
minens than is imagined by people abroad.
The few companies of regular troops whom
Gen. Scott has stationed in the District, with
the newly enrolled and uuorganzed body Of
the citizens OF the District, eannet be relied
on against a coup de main executed by q
large toree Of desperate men well armed. and
suddenly launched against the city.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-24
Contemplated Attack ON Fort
pickens

NFw ORLEANS, Jan. 10 1861.
Major Chase has telegraphed the Mayor Of
New Orleans for two thousand men to take
Fort Picxens, at Pensacola The Mayor re-
sponded that the men could be raised 10 two
days If Floridn would equip them. The Gov.
ernor teIegraphed for them 10 come at once.
the Military Board will make provision for
raising and arnling the men.
The highest excitement prevails through
o1t the city. Three hundred men are on the
way tc Pensacola from Mississippi. If the
President does not order the surrender of
Fort Pickens, great carnaga will ensue.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 19, lS61-Pilots at
Pensacola are notified not to bring in United
States vessels, under the penalty Of death.
Washington dispatches intercepted are in
the hands of Florida officers OF the State for
ces. They number nearly one thousand.
Lieut.. Simmer, commanding Fort Pickens
is expected 10 surrender.
The Florida forcss have twenty-five heavy
guns mounted. and can take Fort Pckens
with loss of three hundred men.
The ship Supply sailed on the 18th fren
Pensacola for New York, with the officers Of
the Navy Yard.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-24

FIRST PRISONER OF WAR.-Ths Geneva
Courier learns from Mr.. Hunter, of Hobart
College, that he has received the intelligence
that his fatuer. Capt. I. 7. Hunter. o. s. NJ,
had 5eea captured by the secessionists at
Charleston, Capt. Hunter was superinten-
dent of the lighthouses in and around the
harhor Of Charleston, and, after an earnest
attempt to execute the laws, was obliged to
yield himself to an overpowering q C. Cap
tain Hunter was an officer in the Jspas expe.
dition, Commander of the Paraguay expedi-
ton ships, assisted in the bonn 5ardment of
Vera Cruz, and has always shown himself
gallant, efficient and devoted 20 the true in
teresss of the whole country. FL, has been
permitted to return to his family, in Mary
land, on parole.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-24
Secession in Louisville.

New ORLEANS. Jan. lS.-The programme
for The LOUISIANA secession has been agreed
upon by the leading members of the c"nven-
on. Arrangements are making with the
seceding States, to hold general convention
at Montgomery, on the 10th of February, to
devise plan for the New Confederaey, adopt
the Fekral Constitution, claim the title of q
Republic, and ask recognition by the Euro
pean powers. The United States forts at the
mouth Of the Mississippi will be largely rein-
foced; aud it is attempted by the Aortis
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-24
The Furniture for the Governors House

We heard that one of the last acts of Gov.
Packer was tbs appointment of Phillip
D u5herty for the purpose of spending the
5000 appropriated fer the purchasing of
new furniture for the Governors residence.
Whist We have no objection TO the appoint
mens of MIR. Dougherty, who is an honorable
gentleman yet it vas understood before the
law was passed, that the Secretary of the
Commonwealth, MIR. Slifsr. would be appoin-
ted, in order 70 consult the wishes of the
Goveraor's lady in his selection. It is now
commonly rumored that lot of secondhand
furniture has been purchased from Gov.
Packer at exhorbitant high prices, and that
the money is to be expended in that manner
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-24
Appointments by the Governor
OFFICIAL,

We are requested 10 announce tho follow.
ing appointments, as official.
81 ALLEGHENY CogNTY. na
Flour Inspector. Shaw, of Aileghe-
ry county.
Sealcr Of Weigkts and Measures. -Samuo
Ferguson. of Pnisburg.
Lsterpstor.- A. Ammon.
PHILADELPHIA CITY.
Sealer Of Weiyhts and Measures Hiram
Horter.
Keeper Of Powdcr Magazine. Low
Health Officer. William Reed, of Pnila-
delphia.
Master Wardcn.-Charles S. Wayne, o
Philadelphia.
Park Iaspecter.-James McManus, of Phil.
adeiphia.