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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-08-08

e6 How sensible man, whose trade is
not politics; how any one engaged IN agri-
culture, manufactures. or in any Of the peace
ful parsaits of life can, for a moment, toler'
ate the idea CT secession, passes our eompres
hensien. IF secession was an untried theo-
ry, there might be some excuse for its adso
Gates. If any one of the many arguments
against 10 could be answered then its Vota-
ries would have some little excuse for their
criminal infatuatiop. But it is not theory.
It is q horrible fact. ftis now in operation
and any one not willingly blind cen behold
its ruinous results.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-08-08
Contemplated Attack Upon Cairo.

During my recent absence from Washing
ton, | learned, from source entitled to cred
it. that an early attack on Cairo for ms part
Of the plan Of the Rebel leaders, and will be
actually attempted. The details of the exs
pedition were arranged by Gen. Polk. and
have been approved of by JEFF. DAVIS. A
force of sixty thousand men, profusedly sup
piled with artillery of heavy calibre has been
organized, and is already on the march for
point near Cairo. The Rebels are confident
of being able to take Cairo. That place,
however, is we'll fortified, and although many
Of the three months men will 60 home in a
few days, yet their places will be supplied
by newly raised regiments now on their way
there go that the Rebels will be likely to
meet with warm reception,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-08-08

everything passed off without unnecessary
excitement. The culprit assembled the scaf-
fold with steady gait He made no allusion
to his guilt, but called on his friends to sus-
tain his family in this their hour of trial.
The private residence of Samuel Johnson,
Lieutenant in the Rebel army, and located
the other side of Hunting Greek, was burned
yesterday afternoon.
Private Keith of Company r, Seventeenth
N. Y. Regiment stationed in Fort Ellsworth,
was shot dead on Wednesday evening by
Capt. Stone, of the same regiment. He was
riotous and committed an assault and bat-
tery on the CAPTAIN.
The total number of guns lost at Bull Run
is officially reported at twenty five, includ-
irg one large Parrot gun. This, although
bad enough. is not SO damaging as many of
our own people feared, and scarcely th ird
of what is claimed by the Rebels.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-08-08
Further From Washington.
COL CAMERON'S BODY TO BE RECOVERED.

WAsnISGToN, August 4.
Messrs. Garman, App!egate and Sterling
left Washington on Thursday with flag Of
truce, bearing a communication from the
Secre,rry Of War, having for it's object he
recovery of the body of his brother, Col. Cam
eron. They yesterday returned without sue
cess, owing, it appears, to the communica-
ton having been addressed :" To whom it
may concern" and not to some particular
prominent officer in the Confederate army.
This objection removed there is TO doubt
the body can be recovered, as the place Of
interment is marked and every faculty
promised to accomplish that purpose. The
gentlemen carrying the flag speak in high
terms of the courteous and kind manner ia
which they were treated by COL Stewart,
commanding tie first Virginia regiment, and
other officer within the field of his operations.
They, however, were not permitted to ap-
proach directly to Fairfax Court House.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-08-08

e@ The appointment of Thomas A. Scott
as Assistant Secretary Of War, hae given
general satisfaction, anI is receiVed by the
press in the loyal states as another evidence
of the vigcr with which the business of the
War Department is to be conducted. Among
all the respectable and distinguished men
mentioned for the same position there were
few who equalled Mr.. Scott in the qualities
necessary to discharge the duties of such an
important place.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-08-08
For the Democrat
Mr. EDITOR.

Mr.. EDITOR:
see several good men named as suitable
candidates for the Office of associate Judge,
but done OF them sufficiently near to Belle
fonte to be at all convenient to the members
of the bar when Judicial signatures are
needed. I would therefore mention the
name of Joseph Hoover as not only convent
emily near, but also we'll qualified to dis
charge the duties of the Office with honor.
BOGGS,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-08-08

s9- The large rifsd-cannon Union"
now at Fortress Monroe, is to be mounted on
the deck of the. Minnesota. 1t carries $50
pound shot, and is supposed to be the most
destructive weapon ever mounted. Neither
it's range nor initial velocity is as great as
some other guns, yet the weight of the shot
will be such as to sink any ship, and ulti-
mately destroy almost any forti6cation.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-08-08

s@- There is nothing of very great inter-
est iranspiring in the movements of the
Army, preparation instead of action has been
the policy for the past few days. The mails
brig us nothing but details of the lest bat
tie. with an occasional item of the movements
of Gems. Siegel and Lyon in the West, who
appear to have given the Rebels fDe
chance to make use Of their cowardly legs.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-08-08

H@ The Doylestown Democrat gives Pres
ident Lincoln's war message an unqualified
endorsement, and cordially approves OF the
policy recommended therein. II declares
that after the Presidents clear and honest
statement of his policy in regard to Fort
Sumter, the man who calls this " Lincoln
var" ought either to be set down as traitor
or fool.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-08-08

B@~ 1t appears from calculations at the
Post Office Department, that the yearly in
come from postage in the Seeded States
amounted to only 5000 900. while the expen-
ses Of Transporting the mail in the same States
exceeded this sum by $4,000 900, which is
now saved 20 the Government hy their sus-
pension in those States.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-08-08
Congress-.

The American Congress has set tbs world
an example, which we hope they will perse-
we're in, until the rule is applied to every
man in the service of the Government. This
good example is contained in the order ma
king it fneable for any liquor dealer in the
city of Washington, to supply bis poison to
soldiers. All good men will rejoice at this
sign of high toned purity and real patriotism
if the example only finds emulators among
those whose duty it will be TO enforce the
order, we will soon have the spectacle of a
sober army. What more noble OF magnif .
cent sight could be presented, than an army
of men, numbering hundreds Of thousands,
associated aud bound together in devotion
to their country, their minds and hearts clear
and strong their breath untainted with
whiskey. their hands unpalsied by strych-
nine, and theiI steps unfaltered by the drugs
of intoxication. We thank the American
Congress for striking the intoxicating glass
from the lips of the young men who have en-
tered the army to defend the authority and
maintain the laws of the land. That one
act will give our cause a merit in the esti-
nation of good men and women of the world
that it never before possessed. 1t insures
the blessing of heaven for our banners, and
the approval of Coo for the success of our
struggles = Telegraph.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-08-08

RG- viii the editor of the New York Day
Book stop sending his infamous sheet to this
Office 1t may suit the tastes of the peace
secession If this city. but we wan.
to have nothing to do with such a traitorous
publication. Wilmington Det.) State Jour
n0L
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-08-08
VI. w. BROWN, ASSOCIATE EDITOR.
CAMP MEETING.

The Camp Meeting for Btlleforte Circuit
will be held un the Curtin ground. To com.
menee on Friday. August 9th.
T. HI. SWITZER, Pr. in Chg
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-08-08

THE PENNsYLH HANIA APPOINTMENTS.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-08-08

Organization of New Brigades.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-08-08

ABANDONMENT or NORFOLK.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-08-08
MAJoR- GENERAL BUTLER.

MORE ARTILLERY COMING
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-08-08

REBEL ExAGGERATIoNs. s.-Rebel newspa-
pers come to us with exaggerated accounts
Of the amount Of property captured by Beau
regards forces at Bull Run. One despatch
from Richmond states that its estimated val-
ue was 50 900. .000 They claim that they
seized 60 pieces of artillery. 100 wagons,
$4,000 muskets, vast quantity of ammuni>
tion, and enough provisions to feed 10000
men for one year, and $4,000 manaoles. -
They really only captured IL guns, abeut
thousand musksts 20 wagons and ambulan-
ces. small quantity of powder, very small
supply Of provisions.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-08-08

FURTHER FROM WASHINGTON CITY.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-07

am not lnsensb|s to the great advantages these
works have been 70 the State developing It's resources
and increasing Its wealth. They have created far more
capital than they have cost But the countsa NOT lying
upon these works. and which receive but little II any ad
vantages from them, object to taxes to keep them In
pair for the benefit Of others. They have built their
own railroads and means OF communication without the
aid OF the State and sustain them at their cost
matter how expensive that may be- they contend that
jnst as fair and proper for the rest Of the State to
be taxed to the EXPENSES Of keeping their railroads
In repair as II s TO compel them to pay taxes TO keep nd
the canals The active carrying competition OF the
RAILROADS. said, not only dminishes the business
the canals, but will in all time to prevent them
from transaetpg enough business 10 make, them self
sustaining. The following table, compiled from the
port OF the Board of Public works, is pertinent to th
view OF the case .H. "f'. ft o at r
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-07

Total amount principal paid In from Jan,
I, 1861, to Jan. I, 1871, ,inc.......... S2!
Total amount interest paid from Jan. l,
1861, to Jan. ], 1871, inc............ 81.
Total amount t, be raised by taxation du.
ring the ten years. In order to comply
with the requirements OF the Consti
tuition. ....... ............,.u.. 40
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-07

-. totn q. o;oh,,, - ii1ions 81 loIIara
''u'' i''o' 'e'S"'y u'''''Ou' "
t.rlr-. PROPERTY AND DEBT
1850. 1860.
erty............. S5Oi726, COO sass, ,3O2 COL 90
State Debt.......... l5,52076s l6927.e34 81
Th. s,rrag.,. dab, oS the ststs bank
- ,nsrnbants and ;naividnaIs was est;mated bv the
Commissoner OF Statistics 10 his Report OF 1859 al
STso 5o9 SiS ,ipsivs oT rsiIroads which "a sneciac
iaiIs o. IN. roads -
pest due out o. tse S SOIssnng snd
hon,a - r
IaersGa. in the value of proper,y.. ~ rs per cent
Pronotfio1, Of debt TO value Of property .. 2s -.
=. due out Of the State TO
,bs rboIa v.Ius of nroperty.,.....
b snt dsbt Of the stote and of the people Of Ohio
L., @ In.s,s L.. ,hsn ,bs i,creasa a. tha volna N
% ,, , sr S.II a. ~ u mi. dsst c
d h ~ ,hs ,ssourcss Of The State n ia vet besy,
nren On The Industry Of The people which can only b
issanaS ~ renewed NV augmrnted nrodction and In.
a5 'ssssnSo, s.a =, >' ' ~ f'N - -
TIL rest Increase of mining and exhib
is highly
and satiSvin fact N Indicates stili further and in
a;te nroreas ofeveIopment n these imnortant
eats The eanables Of The STATE in that regard are al
@cst unlinted The duty Of the State to foster there
hsnche ~ nseful indusrv bv ali suitabe
tbe dntv Of ali goo 10 insure 10 labor
not only full occupation but the greatest productive.
ness,ls well aPprse1ted Aided as I'VE may nope sush
turo ai Od Ohio second to none Of her confederaed
ssters in mining and manufacturinQ wealth and In an
the accompanying essentials Of SOCIAL lnPependence,
wncn enarScterNe Sn inuusNiOuS PeoPe VI u'ei'iH'u
pursuits; - ..o ,ho.a ;0toro,,. % tho o.o,,s Of ,h.
sate ana as deserving az tney as OF pehg eareiuly
cherished, we shouia pear IN mn minu mat II on agrcui
sure 'hss Ne must st - a. e ,; y,
iare' huly tnre9 lns out UT ,,, aIe ~
deyeopment Of @ ors1In =, ouf re-
the state.
II must be admitted that agriculture, either as sci
enee or an art Is Tar from being with that srdent
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-07

Statement shouting tho annual reduction of Priaci,
pal and fLntercst Of he Public Funded DEBT ofne
StdtS Of Ohio. By tho application Of the Constifi
nondt SHAKING Fand, for apsriod often yeags com
aneacing January !, 1861
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-07

The estimated cost Of the aOO miles OF Railroad bu
since 1850 is eighty millions Of dollars
PROPERTY AND DEBT.
125D lsfn
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-07

Balance Nov. 10, lslO.. &c., 900 X
The re apprasement Of real estate subject to taxation
made in 1859, corrected and equalized by the stat
Board OF Equalization last winter. carried 10 thu
grand duplicate Of the State iul660. The quantity o
land not ii cities and village entered upon the du
plcate Of 1860, 10 2j,5l17O5 acres. NJ = :
Valuation thereof. Si92, ,593 b5
Value Of real estate 10 cities and villages l47 800 72
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-07
ponEsTIc bond

I.,... mas, 4, ~ w. o. % Isas y.;,tB 0nSO'
and credit per cshis ..... ~. s9o4 500 90
bond: psr cent. q 80. sSsss %
{ and credit mot tbssrIDs int;rest) 80. ss 90
Issued under oct Of March n, 1872. Land -s,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-07

Under this plan the amount Of the princi.
9 pal paid from January !, 1851, to Janu-
ary, 1871, would be. ......, 90 eo7 24l
would he Observation-Disclosures. 5s76 %,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-07

This Is $l,s56 99l OF less than would have to be paid
under the present system prior to, and the hs day
Of January 1871 To this favorable showing Of the re.
suits Of the proposed plan Of paying the public debt
should be added that while the increased taxation neces
sary to consummate the plan will amount to less than
twenty-five cents year 70 each nhabitant Of the State,
after the year 1870 the people will beTslieyed Of three
hiths of As the remaining wofths will yield
sucent sum to meet the interest and provide for the
payment a. It's matuIv, Of the principal Of the remain
Ing four millions Of the public debt. -
I append tables TO this communication showing The
practical workings Of the plans
The following table exhibits the amount and desrdpton
Of the entire debt Of the State: IL g1r-T-~- :
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-07

s9,2Q6 .ses w
s7,s13,224 "a
S9,76O,Os3 81
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-07

lcJU, IsOU.
Cash value OF all prop.
erty............... $500 COO sass, ,aO9 COL 90
State Debt.m...... 49,. l5,520,76s l6,927.s34 81
The aggregate debt Of the State, municipalities, bank
ers merchants and individuals, estimated by the
Commissioner Of Statistics in his Report Of 1859, at
sls95 3i6, exclusive Of railroads, which is specific
pledge on the roads.
Debt due out of the state S65OOO 900 consisting Of
debt due by the State municipalities banks, and mer-
chants. -~E #Ha r-.E ="
Increase Ia the value of properly.. % per cent
ProD0ftiOn Of debt TO value OF property. 2s a"
- dna ont of The State fn
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-07

Total. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, ,76O,S2S 67
The following table shows the encouraging progress
made by school system during the pas six year, also
y comparison between the last two years:
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-07

Missing the total paid on principal and
interest. ,5T341f 20
Adding to this the principal Of the debt re.
manIng unpaid january, 1871 100000 90
, 1861-05-23
Confederate ttshlnplasters.', ,,

:Ihe mutlneers have no credit. For all that
they have purchased, North, West, aud in En-
rope, for the past fire months they hage bad to
pay, gold and silver. Their proposed raid
on the silver mines Of Mexico his been in
definitely postponed they have stolen and
spent al the coin which the United States de-
Fosited In its mint and custom houses; the
eight millions they boasted obtaining was not
half sufficient to pay their standing army;
In this dilemma the Montgomery "Con-
gTess" leads off with an issue Of bonds and
treasury notes, to the amount Of fifty millions.
twenty millions Of which are to be in notes
Of "small sums without Interest, " such So IN.
North Carolina follows with al lssue Of $780,
900 in notes Of from Ave cents to a. Of which
probably one denomination will be rs Yalua-
Bile as the other; and In Charleston-thare be-.
ing unaccountable slack Of small change'-it
Of denominations from ten to tffty cents y
which, it Is suggested; would not only be : =
convenience, but "would be source Of profit
to the city, as many Of the notes would be de-
Rtroyed By constant uBe, as well as find their
wsy ont Of the city; besides, the city would
have the free use Of the money during the
The problem Of the Inutineezrsi Is to chr On
their war on the Union without taxing the
people Of the South, whose voica they have
hitherto spurned, and whose patience with
their rule they dare not trust too far. The
New Orleans rfcaYune adyocates the le1J Of +
sufficient tax On s!nnda, sllYes and capltal, ,"to
pay the interest On loan Of one hundred
millions; but oNnee that y the. dread that
n en- In power ut Montgomery hare Of direct
1nd heavy monetary burdens will probably
prevail" against such energetic measures. This
dread is not without reason. In Mississippi
two months ago armed bands reAisted the
nf %Env tow y5nH$ nv ~
Aous Governor Of that State, and In Northern
Alabama resistance Was also made to the col
lection Of an extraordinary tax Davis knows
| that he must not touch the pockets Of the poo
pie he has subtugated.~ He Strives to put otl
the evil day BY flooding the South with small
bulls for whose redemption no fund Is applied
| CT applicable. But Deprecated OF worthless
currency Is Us intolerable anpyil as extraordin.
| a1y taxation, and the people win resist ono a.
| much Us the other the moment they begin to
feel the burden which has thus been easEupou
them without their permisaion.-M 7. Etr
| EMf.
, 1861-05-23
Terrible Times in Newfoundland.


Tho correspondent Of the Boston 1taseler,
writing from St. Johns, N. F., under date Of
May 9Th, gives these particulars ofdlsgraceful
election riots In the province for Mayor:
In Harbor Grace the liberal mob, to the
number Of some thousands, marched through
the town, destroying the Houses and furniture
Of ths Protestants, and beating them down
NTH sticks and stones wherever they appear
ed in the streets. They completely demo1ish-
ed the Standard printing office, and the pro-
prietor, MI. ". swarey, formerly of Cam
bridge, Mas, Was Obliged to take refuge in
the garrison. The military were called ont,
hut the magistrate WIS too coward1y to order
the captain to fire, and the soldiers followed
in defense Of Life or property. At longth an
order Was given to fire, the guns were brought
to the s'pfesent," when the mob dispersed,
after destroying property to the value Of
$500, and Wounding several persous 80 Sc
vereIy that recovery is doubtful Meantime
the returning officer resigned, so the day pass
ed without single Tote being recorded, and
foE thepresent the town Is disfra9chiaed-
now come to the tragedy of the day. In
the town Of Hatbor Maine, the candidates
were all Catholics, three Of them members Of
the former Legislature, and one a new man.
The late Attorney General, Mr. Hogsett, WIS
the nominee Of the Bishop. He formerly
represented the District Of Placentia, bnt his
constituents refused to re-eleet hh, so the
Bishop sent him to Harbor Mains{ {&ustructing
ths resident priest to support hl1i. He took
with him gang Of rowd1es from st. Johns,
determined, By any means, to secure his cleo.
ton. But tho people were determined to sup
port their former member and colleague. MI.
Hogsett and bis gang marched through Hs1.
Dor Maine to . place called Cats Cove, where
the other party were In strong force to intimt-
date them. On their way they were hailed
from the bushes along the roadside, and told
to turn back. They refused, and party con
cealed in the woods fired a blank volley at
them. They still pressed On, however, when
they we're fred upon again in downright
earnest -
One man, named Fury, fell dead, and seven
Or eight wounded, one Of whom died uext
day. They were both men Of family. The
party then returned to Harbor Maine, and the
election went forward. After the polling was
over, the returning officer was compelled, on
pain Of death, BY Hogsett's party, to. declare
him elected. 7 he election, however, is void
a special commission having decided that the
other candidates had majority.
The reform party are In . majority. Tit
Legislature meets on the 18th, and the occa
sion il looked forward to with the deepest In
terest- It has been stated by local papcl
thst the rowdies will interfere with the busi
mesa Of the session. We shall see,
, 1861-05-23

THICAGO AND NORTHWEST
~ ERN RAILWAY,
6Tsen 1sy. EeIi!a. Kipoa, Z Groese, s F.al. &C.
On md after Wednesday NAY sth. lsai, tatns WI
.fss by k1pses. 500 i, II: Hight Express soof.H.
eots F;stao a csiea sad Il Crosss. Viii ssaaaass
Wy FsseaFes $50 F. y foE J.nes,ma
1rai2s aEztse $40 A n 11;IH :. X; &s1n :, II.
.. WITT Roa1rsos, % a. F'eies 2ssas oessss
TLLIN oIs CENTRAL
1861. ...sumner Arrangement. -..l3@.
On and atsaz Sunday. Apsl \ ~ tzstaa vtn lesfs
" Crest Central Depot foot Of 1afn aad souaa
sso ass. Z g. isuna.,. e1esDtst> arriving 1t pee..r
149 ~, sps4sgneld 4:30E E.4- St Loua
1:30 2. u Cairo 1916 r u, Asapa:a
hoas. + Ron a chiea:e. dsa: ~ ~" a@
gnu 3f9 + T. sp1issssfa sfisS1sfa 80 Z 4. % aeis@
1880 A. ~ s.. Louis 500 4. H. Caro-
Now Orleans h = hours ftom Chlcaxo.
u far " Ulbena, leaving = $50 F. u.
IEEough dcfets, to az lmportaEs points South aad
eouaEeat 11r sale at na onee Of tho Company n TIA
Great Central Depot
MYDEPARKASD WOOD LAwy.
Trains will 1naTe Chicago: LeaYe Wood L&x1;
,353Af ,35@3AAfa- s. &5Aa-
so Pm
> eisFa e5FEa s2F:HH.
1GMF.A E0fN
=. r ARTHUR, Gen, Bu2t.
, 1861-05-23

4 BR111sH OFFICER N THE FMD.-Capt.
". A. Kirk, Of the British army, Is anxious to
do service IN defenca Of the Government The
Quebec Aerrury thus speaks Of him: =: :,
"Capt. Kirk, 1ato OF Her Majesty . Si1taenth
Foot, f. noW In the States. Whlthsr he his re-
moved from Quebec, to occupy the rank Of An
officer In the Federal army. This gentleman
WAS twentJ years in the army and five yea,s
In the Press. We have heard from good 1udg.
e OF hls military knowledge IL high terms.
enjoyed much Of the confidence Of the Army
and Militia IN Cannd4.' He was OF late on the
Parliamentary staff Of reporters, writing for
the Me7tssTy. Captain Xix has been in many
different countriez, ia close observer Of LIE,
and conversa1t With Revelal different lam
guages. His sword AID pen are calculated to
make their way in the country to which he
has carried them."',