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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28

~ The Republicans of Bedford county
held meeting the other day, at which they
passed most excellent resolutions, reiterating
their attachm ent to tho Union and the Con-
stitution and among the series we find the
following very truthful one;-
Resolved, That the secession Of the seven
most ultra Democratic States of this Union,
and the oonnivance of large portion of the
same party in the remaining States, demon :
strate the "rule or ruin" policy by which
they are ac.uated. Itis gIariug attempt to
subver. the Constitution. to compel the ma
jority to submit TO the will of the minority,
lawess appeal from the ballot box, to the
cartridge box, which well deserves the exc
Grafton of every patriotic, loving, and
law-abiding citizen in the land.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28
A Congressman Assailed.

Mr.. Van Wyck of New York went to visit
Preston King. on Capitol Hill, on the night
of the 22nd inst, and on returning home, at
l03. was assailed by three rufians. One of
them stabbed at him on the right side, but
he was saved by the blade of the knife stri-
king against memorandumbook in his
breast-pocket. Almost simultaneously he
was struck at on the other side, and then
drew his pistol and shot down TIE second as
sailant. The third then knocked him down
with bludgeOn or other weapon, and the
party escaped. Mr.. Van Wyck was stunned
with the blow, but contrived 10 get to the
National Hotel. His hand is badly cut, and
be has been i'll ever since, at times quite
wandering in his mind.
The cause of the attempt is not given, but
may have its origin in the determined speech
es he has made during the present session.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28
Last Act of Granny Buchanan.

This distinguished invalid has bad anoth.
er bad spell. 1t was oil owing to the I'D of
February. Gen. Scott, it appears. had given
orders for the Regulars now in Washington
city to parade In honor of the great father Of
his country. This displeased some of the
fre-eaters, and Mr.. Buchanan was forthwith
inf rmed of the state Of their feelings. I'm
mediateIy be fell to trembling, and his back
bone becoming weaker and weaker he at last
gave directions to have Gen. Scott's order
countermanded, and it was done. A CORE
spondens writing from Washington says:
"About half past ten, I was at the quar-
ters of Magruder's light Battery. now under
command of Lieut.. Fry, watching the prepa-
rations for parade. The horses had been
thoroughly groomed, the harness and equip"
ments were of glossy black, the cannon and
small arms were brightly polished. the men
wore their full uniforms, and everything was
in cap-a pie order for the bugle signal "tO
saddle"
But just then, as was the case at each one
of the quarters of the regular troops. in came
an orderly, with orders from headquarters.
- 1ne OT0eTS JOT pdTd0e Cefe cOuHteTHnT0e0
by direction Of the President"
OF course ihe order was obeyed, korses
werc Embarrassed, and the soldiers were ST.
lent. But the spectators who crowded the av-
enue were not sparing of their abuse of the
compli lance with Southern threats, which
thus led Mr.. Buchanan to insult Gen. Scott
by countermanding his patriotic order"
This countermanding !" old Chapuletpec's"
order, as might have been expected raised q
terrible hillabalew.' The President was CEN
sured on all sides, and the wrath of the peo
pie becoming stronger and stronger, Mr.. Bu-
chanan's back again succumbed, and late in
the afternoon, in accordance with his usual
custom he changed bis mind. and the Reg
ulars'' wsrs ordered to parade, Poor old
man, he is driven about BY every wind that
blows. Without any mind of his own he is
mere tool in the hands of others. This
last piece of humiliation and vacillation must
fill the minds of all our people with nsw con-
tempt for the 0. P, F,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28

ATTEMPT TO Throw THE PRESIDENTIAL
TRAIN FROM THE TRAcK.-We were, on Sat-
urday night, placed in possession of the as
founding information that an attempt was
made, on Monday last, to wreck the train
bearing the President elect and suite, about
one mile west of the State line. The partic-
ulars as given us by Mr.. Rich, Of the Toledo
and Western Railroad. are, that short time
before the train was due at the Ssate line, an
engineer who was preparing to take out a
train, found it necessary to run out to the
wood yard for fuel. Running at moderate
speed, he noticed ar obstruction on the track
and stopping bis engine, found that ma
chine for putting cars ON the track had been
fastened upon the rails in such a manBer
that if train at full speed had struck it, en-
CINE and cars must have been thrown off and
many persons killed. 1t is almost impessi.
BILE TO think that any one is so thoroughly
depraved ne to attempt so damnnable a deed
but we are assured by our Informant that
his Information comes from undoabted au-
tborty. The matter ~ uld have been made
public before, but it was hoped that the per-
petrators of the dastardly outrage could be
detected and brought to justice. The whSe
thing was admirably plaDned-the obstruc
tion so near q station aud on a straight
track, where it would not be deemed neces-
sary to exercise any great degree of caution.
--Lafayette Ind Jour. Feb. IS.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28

E6F Of the eleuen States that voted fer
Breckenridge and Lane, sepeD have already
gone out of the Union, and the other four
threaten to do so, unless sher can have things
their own way.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28

eGT Those of our friends who wish to get
good picture Of themselves, will please call
at the car Of our friend Mr.. Schriver, on
Court House hill. Mr.. S. good artist and
understands his business perfectly. He :ook
picture of US the other day, the most per-
feet we have ever had.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28

o,ce 1t 10 myse!, Io,oe il 10 truth, Io'oc It to
hs subject, to state hetno earthly po'oer could IN
dace to uoe for specific measure for the intro
dction Of S5aveys,stere it had not before existed,
either South Hoy4h Of that line Coming as do
from SLavc Stcte, ii is my solemn deliberate, and
sselkmasared determination that poscer-- no
s1raly po,oer--shal compel to cote for the pos
tire introdacsion Of Sarery either south or 'Aihs
Of that line. Sir, 'ohite you repr"ach aud justly,
too, our British ancestors for the Introduction Of
this insttHtion upon the continent Of Ame, lea, aa
for one, un'otinJ that the postcrity Of the present
inhabitants Of California and Neac Nerico
shall reproack us for doing Just ,chat ace re-
proach Great Britain TOR doing to as. 1.-The
citizens Of those Territories choose t1 establish
Slavery, lam for admitting them with sach
provisions in their Constitutions but Men Il
fciU be their oaon ,c0rk, and not ours and their
posteyity wiU hope 10 reproach them, and not
US, for forming Constitutions Gtoscing the ill-
stitution Of .Slape'y to erist among u!ena,
HENRY CLAY
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28

SOUTH CAROLINA DISSATISFIED. -South
Carolina it seems is not pleased with her new
position in the Southern Confederacy. She
murmurs greatly at the action of the Mont
gomery Conyention, and talks through hsr
accredited organs the Charleston Merturr
and Courier, as though she had not much
bettered her condition under the plan of Gov.
ernment which that Convention proposed
She would better again secede.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28

ETTERS of Administration on the Estate Of,
A 4 Fred'k. Shank late of Howard twp, decd,
granted to the undersigned who reque SITS all per-
sons knowing themselves indebted to make i'm.
mediate payment, ahd those have claims to pre-.
sent them duly authenticated for settlement.
CHRISTIAN SHANK, Admir-.
Ton "a ,61 At
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28

R&- Letters nave been received, contain
ing positive and authentic denials, that Ma
poleon has signifed his intention to recog-
nizsd the independence of the Southern Con-
federacy,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28
THE MARKETS.

:" ANTED.-A young man from the country,
w unacquainted with city vices, to engage in
the Commission business. One who can command
from $200 to $780, and furnish satisfactory refer
erences will find permanent situation at salary
of $35 per month, for first six months. For par
ticulars, address GEORGE. c. MONTEATH,
Commission Merchant, All Walnut Street, Phil
adelphia. Pa, Feb, %, 1S60-3m.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28
Secession.

Secession. ike compromise, is rapidly los
ing its terrors before the con nseEvative and
com mon sense tendencies of the American
people. /. is about played out. There is
now no probability that any other State will
follow those that have gone. The resul. of
the experiment in the Cotton States has not
been so successful as to entice the other slave
States into the mad whirlpool of disunion.-
The factious leaders had indeed created the
impression that the fifteen slave States would
at once be embraced in the folds Of South
ern confederacy, striking down our national
standard and rending its starry field in twain
But the PEOPLE have spoken in their might,
completely and forever rejecting those DEM
agognes who sought to barter away the pub.
lie liberties for place and power: The admi-
rable policy of the Republicans, in pledging
themselves, while refusing to tamper with the
integrity of the Constitution, to faithfully
observe the guarantee and compromises al
ready existing, has gone far to extingush
the flame of rebellion. And now there ap-
pears in the near future President who will
firmly and unfinchingly perfern bis duty of
executing the laws as LIE finds them and the
word goes forth that be will surely visit its
penalties upon all transgressors. With the
certainty of summary justice before them,
and the inherent loyalty and patriotism of
the people behind them, the ringleaders of
disunion will soon find themselves crushed
with shame. and covered with indelible in-
fanny and disgrace.-B Bucks County MteHi-
gencsr.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28

IT ETTERS TES rAMENTARY on the Estate Of
Il A John Jarrett, late of Taylor twp, decd,
granted to the undersigned, who requests all per-
sons knowing themselves indebted to make i'm
mediate payment, and all those having claims to
present them duly authenticated for settlement.
JOHN THOMPSON, Ex'r.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28
NOTICES FOR THE DAY.

I suiH suffer death before 'ciH consent or ad-
sise my friends to consent ta arg ooacessiom or COM
promise iehich looks like buying the priOilege Of
taking possession Of the Government to rlich sss
hare Constitutional right; BECAUSE '0haterer
1ight think of the merit Of the rarioas propositions
tefors Congress should reqasd any concession IN
the face of the destractiono the Gerern-
aent itsst, aaa a"Rseat all hands that oar sgs-
fccs shall be brought dos7a teveL trh the eciSiRg
=.sorganized state Of affairs IN Aexico. BIT this
thing ac hereafter be, it is noaO an the hands Of
ths people; and If they desire to call Contention
10 aRg qrie complo'nestof of or to gee
aaranties for the permanence Of uesfed rights,
1t IS not mine to oppose. Ann. HALF LINcoLN-J
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28
HEAD QUARTERS, CENTRE BATTALION.

Pine Grove Mills, Jan. 3lst 1851.
TO the Companies Of Centre Battalion.
In view of our present
exs ting National difficulties and in obedience to
the orders of our commanding officer Brig. Gen.
Jonathan Wolf, you are hereby notified to be in
readiness to march, at one days notice to defend
the Constitution and the Union, should the GsY-
.rnment need your services.
J. IRWIN ROSS.
Commanding.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28
eA- A party Of secessionists took posses i,

Ee A party OF Secesslonlsts TOOK possess
sion of old Fort Kearney, lNebraska,) one
night, and the next morning Palmetto flag
was waving over its walls. The outrage
caused great excitement. The Union men
mustered in force, attacked the Fort. tore
down the flag. and raised the Stars and
Stripes.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28

ETTERS Testamentary on the Estate of Eli
Ia jah Boyce, late of Ferguson twp, decd,
have been granted to the undersigned. who re-
quests all persons knowing themse Ives indebted
to make immediate payment, and those having
claims to present them duly authenticated for
tlement. SARAH BOYDE, Exerx.
Ian % '61-6t.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28

N LEYDEN & CO., have just received fine
IL assortment of Fall and Winter Goods which
they offer very low for cash or country produce.
Nov. s, 1S60.-tf.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28

A GENTS WANTED.-We want an Agent in
n every city, town and county in the United
States and Canada to sell new patent article just
invented. 1t requires capital of from 81 to S.,
ducements. For full particulars write Immediate
ly. aud you viii receive our letter by return mail
SEABOLDT & CO., 432 Walnut St.,
Feb 2S, 1S60.-3m.J Philadelphia, Pa.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28

q TRAY.-Came to the residence of the subsori-
y Der in Harris twp. about October last .
yearling brown Steer The animal has no partic-
ular marks The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property, pay charges and take him
away, otherwise he viii be disposed of according
to law CYRUS WASSON.
Jan. 81, '61.-4t.$
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28

CTRAY.-Came to the reidsnce Of the subscri-
- ber in Ferguson township, about the 10th of
August, white yearling steer, with red spots
and a small crop off the right ear.
Jan. 81 '61-4t. j. l. ROSS.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28

NJ 0TICE.-An election for managers of the
In Centre and Kishacoquillas Turnpike Road
company viii be held at tho Office of the Treasu-
rer in Bellefonte, on Monday, Marh 4th, 1851.
VIM 2 WILSON, Treas'r.
Betlefonte Feb. 14,-IS6I~3t.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28

Inauguration fret y odjastpeat cfter'7ard.
TSALMoN P CHASE.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28

EG 1t is announced that a Federal officer
in Virgins, has been detected in making up
false accounts, involving new loss to the
Government of some thirty thousand dollars.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-28
A Great Medicine for Females.

ONIVD, "UJ VtAI u
w. G. VANYALIN, Secfy.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-21

THs best proof of our commercial and
financial superiority is the fact that We
have now one hundred and fifty millions
in specie, when the South has scarcely
dollar-and we can raise a loan to any
amount in Europe, when the Confederate
States cannot obtain cent. Though the
English papers are striving to depreciate
United States securities, English financiers
are very glad to get them-andthough they
profess to be in favor of Southern indepen-
dence, they will not lend the bogus Govern
ment guinea to aid in achieving it. All
that is wanted to efFectually ruin the rebel
chiefs, and to put an end to their opera
lions, is to make the blockade sure. The
result being that they cannot sell pound
Of cotton or tobacco, the rebellion must
die from inanition, and their absurd fnan-
eial schemes will be blown to the four
winds of heaven. Yigor in the Navy De-
partment, energy and wisdom in the War
Department, and honestly in all the De-
partments Of the Government, would
Equeleh tho instruction before the first Of
May, as sure as that to-moTrow's sun will
rise
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-21
Nh, Nev state oFdInnnee.

We would call attention this morning
70 the report of tho proceedings of the
Convention yesterday, by which it will be
seen that that body has at last agreed upon
q harmonious conclusion, in favor of a
division Of the State. The ordinance is
printed In full as reported from the Com
Inittse, and such amendments as were
made, viii be found in their regular order,
in the report Of the proceedings. We
shall print the ordinance tomorrow with
the amendments incorporated, so that our
readers can have it to file away for refer
enee. The measure is not quite all that
the more ardent diVisiOnists would have
preferred, but Il We are not greatly mis-
taken In the temper of the people, and in
what will be the expression Of it in the
election to be held, we shall all be citizens
Of the State of KanAWha before many
months roll round. Speed the day that is
TO sever us from our political connection
with Eastern virginia.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-21

A GREAT MEDICINE FOR FEMALES l-Hun-
dreds of stimulants have been invented
and sold, purporting to be specific in the
various diseases and arrangements to
which the delicate form of woman render
her subject. The result of all these slim
ulauts has been to impart momeHtary actin
ity to the nervous system, and false vigor to
the muscles !; but this relief has been sue
cceded .by depression and prostration
greater than before; and the repeated at
tempts of invalids to build themselves up
by the false remedies, have finally ended in
destroying what little vital organization
was left. But in using ''Berhdve's Rol-
land BiHers'' you will find no such disas-
irons results. 1t is purely vegetable
compound, prepared on strictly scientific
principles, after the manner of the cele-
hrated Holland Professor, BerhHve. I'm
der its influence epcry nerve and muscle
receives new strength and vigor, appetite
and sleep return, and, finally, perfect
health. See advertisement in another coll
umn. aug2
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-21
calmly and not hasten things too much to-

calmly and not hasten things too much to-
ward diVision,of the State.
Mr.. Van Yinkle made some further re-
marks in explanation ofthe report of the
Committee If these counties were to DC
left out they could vote themselves in II
thew chose to, but if u county should SO
vote with another intervening between II
and the new State, of course they could
not come in But il the counties named
in the amendment, or any others, were in
cluded in the boundaries they must come
in whether willing or not. The leaving
ont of these counties and others, and then
making the provision by which they
might Come IN if they wished was the very
essence of the compromise they had ell
Mr. Canr,Lx demanded the yeas and
NAYS upon the motion of Mr.. Caldwell TO
reconsider, which being taken resulted as
follow:
Duriey Gather, Crawford, Garlic Crane Of Preston
Crane Of Randolph, Caldwell, Davidson, Douglas
Davis, Evans, Ferrell. Farnsworth, Fleming uist'
Graham, Hale, Hhgans, aooton, Howard. JaekS2n'
ers Mason Nichols, Smith Of Peasants, Scott a. Ll
Swan, Taft, Vance, Van Wrinkle, West, Williamson
OF Pleasants, Wilson aud Zinn-4S
NATs-1Icsa. Atkinson. foreman Barns, boyers'
Harrison, Halt Of Marion, johnson, Koonce, Mon
fague Michael, POsle-. Richie. Smith OF Marion:
Stewart, Tarr, Trout, WitheIs, Wetzel, Watson anu
SIR. President CBOreman Of Wood)-2i'
So the vote adopting the amendment was
reconsidered. The time of n recess haT-
ing arrived the Convention took recess,
Mr.. Stewart having the floor.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-21

ter oaths;) in and for said county, do ceFti-
fy that the above named commissioners
and conducting officer, severally made oath
before me that the certificate by them
above signed, is true. Given under my
hand, this - day of - 1861.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-21

Our first regiment ofvolunteers are ex-
pected home to-day, their time of service
having expired. A public reception
awaits them, and a patriotic peo-
pie arc detsrminedt let them see that
though absent they have not been forgot
ten, and that those whom they left behind
have been alive to the glorious duty they
went forth to perform.
Surely, ifeser a regiment since regiments
were formed, has deserved well ofits gov
eminent aud its people, it is this First yir-
ginia Regimen. Of ours. Time and again /,
in these columns, have we recited tho en-
barrassments-the peculiar embarrass-
nsuts under which they enlisted, aud the
dIseouragemcnts and deficiencies under
which they went forth to service and hard
fare in the field. The regiment was an or
phau, or rathea, perhaps, VIC should say a
founding. It was almost denied a paren-
tage. Our rebelliOus government at Rich
mond-the power that should have res
pouded to tue call of the President for
troops to save the couutry-repudtated
ali sympathy with that call, and not only
that, but It's oficiaI brand and stigma
was put on all the sons of Virginia who,
unprotected and uueucouraged by the
State, should of their own accord
enlist In the cause of the Union.-
Not only did they meet with re-
buf from Richmond. but they met it here
at home. This community was q good
deal more divided in sentiment then than
It is now. The vote on the Ordinance
had not taken place, and everything here
abouts was doubt, distrust, suspicion and
uncertainty. ItWas difficult to know how
much of hold secession had among us,
because 30 many were weak aud waYeriug.
We did not know that they were the mea-
gre pitiabls little squad they are. Aud
during all this doubt aud uncertainty the
regiment was formed; formed. too, out Of
our ruest, staunehest and best young men
--meu who had no other interest in the
issues Of this contest than the pressrva-
tion Of their liberties. Many of them left
homes where they had every comfort of
life, while others left those who were near
aud dear and dependent on them. For
getting eli these attachments or counting
them as only Subordinate to their patri-
Otlsu, they enlisted, aud without any.
tblug that could be called eommlssariat
department, without tents, without any
adequate Preparations for comfort, they
broke camp one memorable stormy night
aud az the command Of their Colonel,
marched 20 meet the enemy. Our serres-
poudSnee has attested what privations they
endured, aud what labor t6ey performed,
aud how patiently aud thoroughly they
performed it. We have heard that sGiiant
doionSl say, aud say Il, too, whOu Sc sun
posed that be had but few hours 70 live,
that never was such material for soldiers
led forth 70 the field.
The City Of wheeling, Ia common with
the four counties Of tue PNEhRu die, n1ay
well feel proud of these, their soldiers, and
e Is emiueutly fitting that reception, sFsa
though IL be az extOmpore aud luNdeq1ats
one, should be given them. We hope %
see our citizens lend their aid aad pres
Snee 70 the reception, and make Il as 6ttiug
sud spjeyablS IS the circumstances viii
permit