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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21
We are in Earnest.

European governments, through their Or
gans, expressed the wonder with which they
contemplate the sudden military develop
ment aud organization of the American peo,
pie. History presents no parallel to these
movements, nor is there anything equal to
our volunteer force in any Of the govern
ments Of Europe. however proud and power
full they are in their military organization. =
While the governments of Europe are thus
awe stricken with the wonderful enthusiasm
and unanimity Of the people of the United
States, on the subject of defending their ma
tional honor and maintainipg their national
peace, our own government cannot fail to
have discovered that the people of the loyal
states are in earnest in their determination to
put down this rebellion. This is the case at
least with the people of Pennsylvania, who
have now in the field and ready to march a
hundred and one thousand men! IF this is not
earnest action, we are unable to comprehend
earnestness. If the government cannot see
in this demonstration, the will aud d,sire
and ability of the loyal people to suppress
rebellion, nothing that the people themselves
can do viii convince the authoites that trea-
son must be crushed with blows instead OF
compromises with concessions. All that we
now want is action on the part of the govern
ment "a movement such as will encourage
the army to prepare for fight, and such a
light, too, as will decide in single battle,
the issue at stake.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21
A Good Story.

Between eighty and ninety years ago there
lived in Connecticut valley two farmers, one
of whom was named Hunt and the other
Clark. The former in early life had been a
man of strong will and somewhat hasty and
violent temper. Sometimes he had been
seen beating his oxen over their heads with
the handle of his whip, in way to excite
the pity of the by ISLANDERS, and when ex-
postulated with excused himself by saying
that he had the most fractions team in town.
By and by an alteration took place In the
| temper of farmer Hunt. He became mild
forbearing, at equal pace with himself.
In the course ofa few years the two far
mers were chosen deacons of the church and
they both adorned their profession. About
the time of their election, grievous famine
prevailed in the valley, and the farmers gem
orally were employed in laying up their corn
to plant the ensueing season. A poor man
living in town, went to Deacon Hunt and
said /: " | have come to buy bushel of
corn. Here is the money it is about all
can gather" The deacon told him he could
not spare bushel for love or money. He
was keeping double the usual quantity for
seed corn the next year, and had to stint
his own family. The man urged his suit in
vain. At last he said, " Deacon if you do
not let me have the corn, shall curse
you" Course me u replied the deacon,
g how dare you do so ?'' Because" said
the man, q the Bible says So" Nonsense
exclaimed the deacon; g there is no such
thing in the Bible" &C Yes, there is, re
Piled the poor man. 'tWell, }" said the dea
con, e if you can find any such text III
give you bushel of corn"
They went to the house, when the poor
man went to the old family Bible, turned to
Proverbs 1l:26, and read, HE that with
holdeth corn, the people shall curse him
but blessings shall be upon the head that
seIleth."
The deacon was fairly canght. ''Come
along, and l will be as good as my word"
He took him to the corn house, measured
out bushel of corn and helped the man
put it on his shoulder, and just before his
departure, being somewhat OF wag, he said
with twinkle Of the eye, g say nejghbor
after you have carried this corn home, go to
Deacon Clark and cnrse him out Of bush,
ell
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21
Resignation Of General Scott.

One Of the most important events Of the
General Scott, and his retirement from act
i've service. General Scott is in the seventy
sixth year Of his age, and has served in the
United States army since 1903. His first
position was Captain of Artillery, and he
subsequently held the positions Of Lieuten.
ant Colonel, Adjutant General, Colonel, Brig
adierG General, Major-General and General
in Chief. This last position was conferred
upon him in 1S4I. In 1856 he was made
Breyet Lieutenant-General, an honorary dis.
tinction conferred upon no one else except
George Washington. His chief battles have
been at Queenstown Heights, Fort George
Fort Erie, Chippewa, Lundy's Lane, various
engagements in the Black Hawk wars, Vera
Cruz, Ccrro Gorda, Contreras, San Antonio,
Cherubusco, Molino del Rey, Chepultepec,
Mexico He was taken prisoner at Queens
town, and severely wounded at Lundy's
Lane. For his services in this battle and
that of Chippewa he received from Congress
gold medal. For his gallantry in Mexico
he wac rewarded with the thanks of Con
gress and, especially for the victories
achieved in front of the City of Mexico, he
received another gold Medal. The crown
ing honor won by him from his country was
the brevet rank Of Lieutenant General,
which was tc date from the day on which
Vera Cruz was captured.
The career OF General Scott has been sim
gularly fortunate and felicitous. During a
long life his honesty nor his patriotic inten-
tions have ever been questioned. His abili
ties as General were rather those of prac-
teal soldier than OF brilliant military genius.
His care and consideration of his soldiers
were proverbal. No man had more ability
in forming and combining an army than
Scott but his declineing health has doubles
interfered with his usual thoroughnsss in
this respect General Mcclellan assumes
the chief command at most critical juno,
ture, ard, for an officer so young, the re-
sponsibilities are tremendous. If he shall
prove equal to all the anticipations formed
of him, there is future before him,of incon-
cieyable renown.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21
How a Dry Joker was Joked.

At the name of Gale Meeks, what remin-
iscences pass before our mental vision ! Old
recolIections come crowding upon US, and
we see an array of the sssold" pass before
onr minds eve, in the shape of the seekers
of the mythical Frank Mclaughlin, the VIC
tins of croton oil and jalap, and for the ad-
min;Stratihn of which no medical reason eX-
lsted, and a long line of those who have been
humbugged generally, without any specific
species of sell. Gale was the prince of dry
iokers he lived, moved, and had his being
through diurna succession of sells in
deed, his life was one great sell, composed
of conglomeratioD of the infnitesimal seels
of fifty years duration.
Now, Nixby-Nathan Nixby-w was one of
Gales truest and staunchest business ac-
quaintances but he had never been intro
duced into the domestic circle made glad by
the portly presence of Mrs. Gale, who was
somewhat addited to jealousy. The reason
for this lack of acquaintance was that she
lived secluded life, in one of the little vii
lagos on Long Island and Nat Nfxby lived
in our babel of New York. Well, one day,
Gale was hard pushed for an object upon
which to inhict practical joke, and in his
dilemma he selected Nat Nixby for his vic
tim.
The manner in which Nat was sold 1 do
not choose particularly to describe suffice
it to say that, under the play of Gales exu-
berant fancy, Nat made journey to Alba
ny. and insisted that lady there had sent
an amatory epistle, which he produced =
The lady became indignant, called in the aid
of her husband, who literally skinned Mr.
Nat Nixby, who thereafter returned to Goth
am with very adult flea in his auricular
apparatus.
This event happened in the early spring
time, and on beautiful day, about week
after Mats return from Albany. he met Gale
at Sherwoods. The sell was disclosed by
Gale, and hearty laugh was had over Nat 5
mishap, and at his still bruised features, in
which he joined; but those present noticed
that he didn't laugh an inch below his chin /;
indeed, 1T was generally believed that Mats
mirth was entirely simulated.
"Now, old fenown p said Gale, 'syou don t
hold any malice, do you ?''
Not bit, answered Nat, "and In to (
ken of amity let us take smile around.'
Which thing they did in the usual man.
ner.
How did you come to town 2n asked
Nat.
81 drove up in light wagon" replied
Gale.
And when will you return home ?r'
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21

GEORGE D. PRENTICE. Has proved him
self an incorruptabe patriot. Among the
many schemes for carrying Kentucky out of
the Union was persevering attempt to buy
Prentice, or, failing in that, to buy his pa
per. Le was first approached with the mod
est offer of S25 ,0G0 which was, of course
promptly declined. The anxious buyers,
thinking perhaps their bid had been below
Prentice's estimate of his honor, increased
his offer and through an old political friend,
since quartered at Fort Lafayette. he was
informed that fly Thousand dollars was in a
Louisville bank subject to the draft of George
d. Prentice, provided the Journal was hence
forth conducted according to certain terms.
An increased severity upon the disunionists
in the columns of the Journal was the re-
SPONGE to this proposal Next came a rail-
road man from the far west, who eschewed
ali politics, and wanted ah influential paper
TO support tie pacific Railroad enterprise
He would give Prentice $250,000 for the
Journal. This bid was two low, and George
D, Prentice remains unbougbt and unpurch>
asabe.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21
Important From Missouri.
EXPEDITION TO TEXAS COUNTY,
MISSOURI.
Nine PrisOnera and Five Hundred Head
of Cattle Captured.

ST. LOUIS, Nov, 10.-The correspondence
of the st. Louis Democrat, dated Rolla, Nov.
9th, says A portion of the expedition
sent out under Col. Gresnel into Texas couns
ty, to chastise the rebels who have for some
time invested that section, returned here
yesterday, bringing nine prisoners, 500 head
cf fcattle, and 80 horses and mules, the prop
erty of armed rebels. Among the prisoners
are Spencer Mitchell, Quarter~master, and
Lieutenant Col. Taylor, Of General Mcbride s
rebel brigade.
Before leaving Houston, Colonel Gresnel
issued the following proclamation
g To the people of the town of Houston
and county of Texas, Missouri.
II have this day placed upon your beaux
tiful courthouse the flag of our Unien. We
leave it in your charge and protection. If
taken down by rebel hands, | will return
here and pillage every house in town owned
by secessienlsts, or those whose sympathies
are with the rebels. Any outrages hereafter
committed upon Union men or their famil es
will be returned upon the secesslonists twoS
fold. Property taken from Union men by
the rebels, in or out of the county, must be
returned Immediately,
hereby give the rebels chance to make
good all the losses sustained by Union fam
lilies in Taxas county. If neglected the con~
sequences be on your own heads. | shall
soon return to your county and see that this
proclamation is complied with to the letter.
If you wait for me to execute it will do it
with vengeance.
(Signed) j. GREsNEL,
Colonel Commanding the Expedition.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21
Number Al

groups which we frequently meet with in
the shape of Schools, and tell us the cause
of the dis sparity between them Doubtless
you Will say. "the incompetency or the in
difference of the Teachers"
Our worthy Directors, IN a majority Of
the Districts, have skiIlfully selected, and
successfully introduced full series of new
books thus afording you an usual facility
in the classification of your schools, and ef-
fectually removing one Of the main obstacles,
in the way of Progress.
On visiting your schools, shall expect to
see the course herein specified zealouslypur-
sued-each Teacher laboring for the public
good his services duly appreciated by the
people, and the schools comparatively i'm
proving.
Candidates for the County Certificate will
be examined at the County Institute. 1t is
required that each shall prepare an orlpinal
Essay, or Thesis on some subject, to be read
and criticized on, on that occasion, oud such
as will be deemed most meritorious, will be
handed over for publication.
learn from our worthy President, that
the County Institute will hold its session
either at Centre Hall or Stormstown, be-
tween the Holidays. In a few days he will
speak for himself.
Wishing you, my fellow Teachers, much
personal happiness, and unprecedented suc-
cess in the management of your Schools,
remain very respectfully yours.
TROS. HOLAuAN,
Boalsburg, Nov. 5, '61. Co. Supt.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21
What is Home Without a Mother

What is HOME without mother,
What are all the joys we meet
When her loving smiles no longer
Greets the coming of our feet
The day seems long, the nights are drear,
And time rolls slowly on
And oh how few are childhood's pleasures,
When her lentle care is gone
Things we prize are first to vanish
Hearts we love, to pass away,
And how soon, cen in our childhood,
We behold her turning gray;
Her eye grows dim, her step is slow,
Her joys of earth are passed:
And sometimes eer we learn to know her,
She has breathed on earth her last.
Older hearts may have their sorrows,
Grefs that quickly die away;
But mother lost in childhood
Grieves the heart from day to day.
We miss her kind ard willing hand,
Her fond and earnest care,
And oh how dark is life around us;
What is HONE without her there.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21
How Mcclellan became Successor
of Gen. Scott.

We have heard many inquiries made how
nander-iD.Chiet upon the resignation of Gen.
Scott from active service. 1t occurred in this
wise: At the outset Of the rebellion we had
but two Major Generals, Winfield Scott and
David Twiggs, the former Of whom, by vir-
of his seniority, was the Comm mander-in-Chie
The title of Liutenant General, conferred up
on Scott by Congress, gave no additional
command, but increase of dignity aud highs
or Fay and rations were attached to it. lie
was the Oldest Major General, and as such
was the Commander-inC Chief of our forces
Twiggs, on account Of his detection to the
South, was dismissed from the army. A rev
batch of Major General were created shortly
after the war. broke out, consisting Of Nc
Clellan, Fremont. Dix and Banks OF these,
McClellan's commission was frst issued.
which mode him the Oldest Major General,
next to Scott, and Command III Chief upon
his retiracy. Had Mcclellan never resign
ed. but continued in the regular service, be
could hardly have been higher than Major,
aud probably not higher than Captain. Ills
resignation was lucky for him. for it gave
him chance to come in ahead of Wool uar-
neg, Hunter and all the old Brigadier Gener-
ais who have been in ths service for thirty or
forty years.-Harrisburg Telegraph.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21

sG~ The Washington correspon dent of
the Phild: Inquirer states that at recent din.
ner given by General Mcclellan, he remark
ed to guest that there was no power on earth
neither that Of the Press or of politicians,
that should cause him to swerve hairs
breadth from the policy which he had adopt
ed in relation to the present policy which he
had adopted in relation to the present war
Awaiting himself of all the military wisdom
that is in possession of the officers around
him, together with his own experience, he
has, to the best of his own ability, adopted a
plan ofwarfare to which he intends to ad-
here most rigidly.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21
Important from Kentucky.
Another Glorious Victory.
400 Rebels Killed and 1000 Prisoners,

PARIS, KY, Nov. l2.-GeneraI Nelson
met the rebels under General Williams, at
Pikesville, Pike county Kentucky, on Eris
day last, and gained a glorious victory.
SECOND DISPATCH.
Col Labe Moore attacked the rebels in the
rear with $500 men, Col. Harris, of the
Ohio Second regiment, in front with 600 men.
Col. Harris falling back and Col. Moore
pressing forward till the enemy were brought
inio the midst OF Nelson's brigade when our
forces pressed them upon all sides, killing
400 and taking l,000 prisoners the balance
scattered in all directions. Federal loss is
small.
LEXINGTON, Nov. PA courcer from
Gen. Nelson's brigade with dispatches to
Adjntant General Thomas, reports fighting
at Pikesyille for two days. The rebels lost
four hundred killed and one thousand prlsa
oners.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21

IMPORTANT TO Recruits AND REcRUITING
OFFIcERs.-T There ale numerous instances
where men have signed their names on en-
istment rolls, and aftewards failed to 20
into the service Of the several companies
they had pledged themselves to- Tt appears
that these reerusants can be held according
to a recent military decision. 1t has been
decided by competent authority, after very
careful investigation, that soldier is holden
from the time of signing his name to the en-
listment roll, just as truly as though be were
E'sworn in; and persons who have enlisted
and left the service without proper dis
charge, are to be considered 6eserters,
whether they have been '' sworn in" or not.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21
From Western Virginia.
ATTACK OF THE REBELS AT GUYANDoTa
One Hundred Federal SOLDIER Killed or
Taken Prisoners.
The Rebel Residents Fire From Their
houses.
GALLIPoLIs. Ohio, Nov. IL.

GALLIPoLIS. Ohio, Nov IL.
The town of Guyandotte, Va, on the Ohio
River, thirty six miles below here, was at
tackled last night by six hundred Rebels.
Out of the one hundred and fifty Federal
troops stationed there, only about fifty es,
capped the rest were killed or taken Prison
ers. The rebel residents Of the town, both
male and female, fired from their houses on
our men.
THE TOWN OF GUYANDOTTE IN ASHES,
GALLPoLIs, Nov. H.
The stamer Empire City ha just arrived
fran Guyandotte.
The secession portion of the inhabitants it
appears, we're looking for the attack, and
had supper prepared for the rebel cavalry.
who were headed by the notorious Jenkins,
and numbered 800. Eight of our men were
killed, and a considerable number taken pris~
oners. The rebel loss is not known.
Col Zeigler Fifth's Virginia (federal) regi~
ment, on his arrival at Guyandotte, fred the
town. and the principal part Of it is now in
ashes. The rebels left about an hour before
the arrival of Zeigier.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21
What is Eonle Without a Father I?

What is home without a father,
In the dark and cloudy day?
Is it home? or is it rather
But the guest house where we stay?
Oh his kindly voice can cheer us
Is Affections sadest hour;
And to feel that he is near us
Robs distress or half its power.
All! yes: But a home without father,
In the dark and cloudy day.
Is is homo? or is it rather,
But the guest house where we stay.
What is home without father,
When our daily race is run
And around the hearth we gather?
IT'S world without the sun;
is there real wealth in treasure
Though its richest gifts we share?
Is there real joy in pleasure,
If his light is wanting there ?
All no: For home without father
When our daily race is run;
And around the hearth We gather,
Is a world without the sun.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21

THE BALLS BLUFF AFFAIR. We have ex-
amined and compared the various lists Of
the killed, wounded and missing at the battle
of Balls Bluff, and we are inclined to the
belief that the following figures will not
vary much from the oificisl report
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21

12ss- Some people keep their sterling worth in
all changes OF fortune; others, if changed in condi.
ton, lose their character Bars Of gold are less
priced than diamonds, but gold reduced to dust is
valuable while diamond dust is worthless.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21

CONFEDERATE POSTAGE STAMPS, The first
of the new Confederate States postal stamps
were Issued yesterday and were eagerly,
bought up. The new stamp is green, with a
lithographic likeness of President Dayis
within double oval border, sermounted with
the incription. "Confederated States Of
America" Outside Of the circle, and at the
head of the stamp, is the word postage
and at the lower edge its denomination
Five rents" Richmond Enquirer, 1911.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21
Total. 1901 {

The rebels report having taken but 500
prisoners, and as that is 173 short of our
number reported missing, it is fail to pre-
sumo that nearly all Of the balance were
killed in the battle. Of the prisoners, prob
ably one hundred at least are Wounded
With these additions, the list of casualties
uill Stand nc follouc
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21

Somebody has discover ed the art of extracting
gas from vegetables We expect soon to see car
otis substituted for the latter producing
the gas and bOst in one.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21

s9 must strive" said a good woman,
"againss peevishness while am young, or
else what will become me of when am old?"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21

lg- Wink at small injuries rather than avenge
them. If, to destroy single bee, you throw down
the hive, intead of one enemy you have thou
sand.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21
Total,

To the above must be added the killed and
wounded of the Third Rhode island battery,
the First United States artillery, and the
United States cavalry, which will probably
swell the number to nine hundred and thir-
ty, or nearly fifty per cent of the whole force
ngaged.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21

E9r Gen. Beauregard has made his long
expected official report to the Secretary of
War, of the battle of the 2lst of July at Bull
Run. 1t is said to be very voluminous, GOV.
ering about hundred pages of foolscap.-
JEFF. Davis withholds its publication for the
present from prudential reasons.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-11-21
Volume g.,
HE CENTRE DEMOCRAT,
BY j. j. BRISBIN.

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significant things.
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g9 Read the news on the fourth page.
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