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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-14
Change of Sentiment.
The Sprino field Journal SAYS:

Aho JouIftut says.
"There has been, since the late election, a
wonderful change among our Fusion friends.
AD election, if held to-day in onr city. weuld
undoubtedly give a majority for the Repub-
lican ticket. The action OF the South will
soon make united North"
The New York Township Elections show
Republican gains among the farming peo-
ple-cool, calm. reading men, who vote in
telligently and dispassionately. The course
of Slavery in her present Revolutionary at
tempt to destroy if she can not rule, has
made thousands hate who before regarded it
with Indifference, and makes it's former op-
ponents more set and decided. Honest
men, everywhere, begin to see the fact that
Slavery has no mere regard for Whites than
for Negroes--it uses them both for it's swn
ends, and when it cannot cheat or cajole
them, it tries to alarm, injure, and coerce.--
It is the cause of most of our troubles as a
nation, and should be allowed no more pow
er to agitate and degrade the mas of the
people. Now is the time to put it down as
the ruling power, and unite all good men in
the Union Party.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-14
American Life Insurance Co.

We have before spoken of the expanding
business of this institution; and the state
ment of the Office for the year ending Decem-
ber 3lst, 1860, affords very satisfactory il
lussration of it. The present value calcula-
ted from July lst, 1859, was $8l7, ,6l9 84.-
By the last report, the present value calcula-
ted from date of statement, was 81, ,l85 ,543- :
Is, net increase in l8 months of S367 ,923s
Or cents and, as in the policies pending at
the earlier date, there was Of course de-
crease in present value Of future prsmium at
the second date, the reader can understand
something of the extent Of the Company g
new business.
With the augmenting business of tie in
stitution, we notice q corresponding increase
in wealth. During the year just ended, the
Investments and other present means of the
Company increased $40, ST Sc, which is am
ply sufficient, we should think, to meet the
added matured liability under the policies.
Ths Trust Department of the Office is kept
entirely distinct from tbs Life Branch, and
the investments belonging to the former are
of course not included in the statement re-
ferred to. As Trust Company, the Ameri-
can is popular with large body of our citi-
zens, and IT'S recent prompt disclaimer to take
any advantage of the proposed law, requir-
ing dspostsrs to give three months notice,
before withdrawal of over $l00 from saving
funds, has secured for it a greater share of
public confidence.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-14
Judge Hale's Reception.

Judge hale had magnificent reception
last Tuesday night on bis return home from
Washington. Early in the afternoon the
people from the country began TO gather into
ts~n, ena by night quite crowd had CEN
grsgated about the Hotels. A little after
dusk the Bellefcr se Brass Band. accompanied
BY number Of citizens and the special Com
mittse, waited upon Judge Hale at his resi-
dance, and escorted him 80 tbe Court House,
where be was recsived with loud cheers. The
room was denssly crowded, and the utmost
enthusiasm prevailed. Mr.. McAllister made
she reception speech, and at the conclusion
of his remarks the Judge took the stand. lie
,nads strong somprom.se speech and de-
clared that he would sacrifice his party and
everything dear to him on earth in order to
preserve 4he Union. We do not endorse quite
ali the Judge said. but believe he is an hon.
est ,ppright man, and did just what be tho't
was right. However his. CONSTITUENTS may
differ abrut his .polisy hone will deny his
honesty and sincerity We cannot give n
more extended notice of his speech at this
time. bat will take occasion to refer to it
hereafter. Hon Geo. Boal of Harris town.
ship, Presided over the meeting, assisted by
Vice Presidents James GiIIiland and Hugh
Aarimv.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-14
The Inaugural.

Havs We a government For the last
four years it seemed little doubtful vbeth-
er there was government in this country or
not. That question has, however, been def,
Aitely settled by Mr. Lincoln's Inaugural
Thank God we have a government, a Presi-
dent who knows the rights of the people OF
sll ssetione of our country, and knowing
dare maintain them. Cease to pirate. ye dis
satisfied, about the clearness and candor of
she rew Presidents Inaugural. We have
lad enough of inueLdo and vaeiliation in the
last administration. What We want now, is
plain simple administration of the govern
nens, that all may understand it. We want
che government brought back 10 its original
purity-we want the rights of all the people
rsspeeted-ws want them all to obey the
laws and the Constitution, and if any rebel
We want the rebels punished. This all the
people, at heart. desirs, and if any one will
lay aside passion and party prejudice. and
calmly read the Inaugural, it will be found
10 mean just this and nothing more.
II solicits peace, but does not hesitate to
declare that il will punish rebellion. The
Inaugural has not disbeartsnsd any one, on
the contrary, it has stimulated all unien men
to make renewed exertions to preserve our
glorious country sne and ioseperabla. The
Southern fre-eaters have been disappointed,
they exI ectsd stone and they have receiv-
ed bread-they expected menace and they
have received kindness. Critten1en, John
son, Hicks, ard oil the COED and true aen
of the border States, declare they are entire
ly satisfied, and go home to unfurl anew the
banner of the Union. The inaugural is ev>
srywhere received with appreciation. A,few
mad and infatuated men, who, blinded BY
party prejudice, seek to msconstrue its
teachings, will be frowned down by an inA
dignant people, and taught that their duty
il submission to the Constitution and the
constituted authorities. Rebellion has run
its rase-the sober second thought Of the pee-
pie has decided against it, it is dying out,
and eveA now great many of the people of
the Gettpn States would rally around the flag
of the Urion, should war become necessary.
The Inaugural has given us new hope, and
its calu, determined tone, ws feel confident
will allay the fsverish excitement that has
prevailed throughout the nation for the Last
ssiE months.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-14
A Dirty Bid for Patronage.

The publishers of that humane, truthful
and moral " ournal of Civilization" known
as Harper's Weekly, finding that the South
was losing confidence ia its " soundness,"
have made desperate effor. to regain its lost
character in that section. This effort is con-
centrated upon wood cut, containing two
scenes. The first represents Henry Ward
Beecher administ ering the sacrament; by
his side stands the ghost of John Brown
pointing to a Higher Law motto. In group
are Seward, Lincoln. Greeiy and others, in 6
davont attitude, preparing to partake of the
elements, while Washington, kneeling at the
table. is ordered to stand aside as an unwor-
thy. because of his relation to slavery. The
second scene represents Mr.. LiRcoln in a
drunken frolic, with an empty wine glass ID
one hand and a misused hat in the other
Upon the whole, shis is the lowest and most
outrageous publication that has ever dis
graced the pages of journal making the
slightest preteRtions to respectabilitY, and it
should secure for the paper and it's publish
ers position beneath the contempt of decent
people. North and South Harrisburg Isle-
orno,I
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-14
Narrow Escape.

John Covode, representative in Congress
from Pennsylvania. had narrow escape
from death few days since. One of his
friends. distinguished member Of Congress
from Pennsylvania, happened, by accident,
to examine o beautiful weapon OF war, of
Sharpe's Invention; and, in making the ex-
pertinent of trying the trigger, the rife went
of. and The bail pierced through the door of
one room. passing into the adjoining apart
ment, and cutting its way through the rail Of
the bedttead upon which the honorable mem
Der was seated at the moment. The ball
,passed within about couple of inches of his
person. A dozen persons, at least, were in
the same room, and by greatest good luck in
the world, nobvdy was hurt.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-14

Hsg@ A letter from Lieut. Slemmer. in
command of Fort pickens, says that the State
troops, near him, are disgusted with playin 9
soldier-th only about three hundred re'
nain-that they are much afraid the fort will
attack them and that be could do so and
retake the navy yard, forts, and ali the Gov
ernmens property in an hour, had he pefmis-
sion. He says farther, that be has mounted
nearly all the guns-that they have worked
like horses, and that with his small force
they have done more work than bis oppo-
nents do with their two thousand men
Five hundred men, he says, could defend the
the fort against any attack. He adds, very
modestly, and only brave men speak SO: III
quite susprises me to see my name figuring
so extensively in the newspapers. | have
simply done my duty; but | suppose the
Doing it, uadeF SGeh q pressure Of deposition
makes it appear creditable" J"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-14

kay- The February number of Frank Les
lies Monthly has reached us, and we find it
as rich in beautiful e1gravin gs and cauice
| literature as heretofore. That admirable,
humnrously sarcastic series of papers, "Dl-
yorce Vinculo; or, tha Wrongs of an Eng
| lish Husband" is concnued in this number
Verona Brent; or, the WaywaFd Course of
Love-" is continued, and increases in inter
est and excitement. There are many other
fine stories, beautifully illustrated, besides
poems, anecdotes, chronological table of the
month, gossip, wit and humor, and greater
| variety of interesting and amusing matter
than we can enumerate. The Gazette of the
| Fashion Department is as amply and richly
illustrated as usual. Every lady will be in
the "mode" who takes Frank Leslie's
Monthly. 1t is only three dollars year.
R@r By the arrival Of the pony express
we have San Francisco dates to-Feb %. A
Grand Union demonstration came off in that
city on the 23d, which is represented as
an im posing affair. Resolutions were unan>
imously adopted, declaring the unalterable
attachment of California to the Union. BUS
mess was very dull.
nG- The report of the committee on fsder-
al relations was presented to the Missouri
Convention on Saturday, and ordered to be
printed. 1t declares that Missouri bas no
cause to go out of the Union, and rtcom-
mends the Crittsnden compromise as basis
of adjustment of the difficulties between the
North and the South.
nSr By intelligence which has been re-
celved at Washington from Europe and also
from Mexico, it is believed that Spain medi,
tates hostile movements toward Mexico,
growing out of the dismissal Of the Spanish
ambassador, Sen. Pacheco.
g- The notorious Wigfall, Senato from
Texas, made most abusive and defiant
| speech ia the U. S. Senate, on Thursday last,
and on Friday Mr.. Foster, of Connecticut,
offered resolution that the said Wigfall be
expelled from that body.
gI- Resolutions were passed in the Mis-
souri, Senate on Friday, directing the Rep
resentalives and Senators from that State to
oppose all bills granting supplies, with a
view to coercing and seceeding States.
R@= We call the attention of our readers
to the card of S. J.. Murry, in another COLI
umn. Mr. NJ. is good lawyer, and will at
tend promptly to all business entrusted to
his care.
s@R Returns from Texas make the ma
jority for secession $4,000 out of 31,000
votes Coy. Huston, it is said, will not re-
sign Los take the oath of allegiance to the
State.
nI~ Advices from Texas state that the
conduct Of Gen. Twiggs had .demoralizsd
the entire military force iu that State, and
that affairs are in deplorable condition.
rag The Alabama convention has trans
fsrred the arms and munitions of the Staledo
the Southern Confederacy.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-14
Reg John Mitchell writes to the Charleston

nGr John Mitchell writes TO the Charleston
INercury, from Paris, that the Spaniards be-
gin 70 take alarm frcm their fears OF the de-
signs of the Southern Confedsracy. The
Euoca. a Madrid paper, calls for additional
reinforcements Of Spanish troops to be sent
to Cuba, and earnestly watns its goverD-
lnent that the danser-which was remote
contingent and visionary while two separate
nations and TIVE incompatible systems Of
society were peufralizing one another in
the American Union-becomes imminent,
now that each is shaking itself loose Of the
other, and preparing TO go its own way"
g@e Capt Hill, Commander at Fort Brown
Texas, refuses TO surrender to the Texan au>
thoritles altb his superior officer, Twiggs,
has turned traitor. tits also said that Capt.
Hill has ordered reiuforcements from Ring
gold Barracks. to enable him to maintain his
post and retske the property on Braz)s Is
land, A collision is imminent between tbs
Federal troops and the State forces.
Beg Judge YondersEaith, Of Lancaster,
who was convicted nearly two years ago in
the y. S. District Court, at Philadelphia, for
forging land warrants, and sentenced to
twenty one years solitary confinement In the
Eastern Penitentiary, apd to pay fine OF
500. Q00, had his sentence commuted by Pres
idont Buchanan to three years Imprisonment.
His seniance will expire in May, 1862.
sSy~ The news received from Europe by
the steamer Can adian on the 20th uisimo, is
to the effect that Gseta has surrendered to
the Sardinians, the Neapoitan garrison are
prisoners of war. aud the King of Naples has
left Italy in a French steamer, it ii hoped
forever. The supply Of cotton in England is
largely increasing, and the consumption de-
clining.
RGg~ The Congress Of the Southern Con-
federacy have authorized their President to
borrow SIS 900, 900 to carry on their govern
ment There is to be duty of one eighth
Of cent per pound on al cotton exported
after the first of August.
s&= The Charleston Courier, Of Tuesday,
is credibly informed that Governor Brown OF
Georgia. has attached the stock in the Macon
and Western Railroad belonging to North
ern stockholders, amounting to about 81,
100000.
Dl- Hon. N. B. Judd, of Illinois, has
been appointed Minister to Berlin, and Her.
man Kriesman of the same State, Secretary
of Legation, and been confirmed by the Sen-
ate.
gGy- The North Carolina election has re.
suited in favor Of the Unionists and against
holding Convention.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-14
FORT SUMTER TO BE EVACUATED;
- ,u A..aA I I

AsH1NGTON, N1HTCH II.
The Administration has decided to with
draw the United States troops from Fort
Sumter, acting thus, under advice from Gen.
Scott, predicated upon late dispatches from
Major Anderson: The movement is also de-
signed to conciiate the Border States. and
to give them proof that the policy of Presis
dent Lincoln and bis Cabinet is one of peace
There is no doubt of the truth of the inten-
ded evacuation. and orders to that effect will
be issued by the War Department on Wed-
nesday next.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-14
Three Cheers for Parson Brown
low

The following plucky article we clip from
the Knoxville (Tenn.) !Vhig, which is edited
by the renowned Parson Brownlow, It is
as full of grit as hod Of sand:
YOU CAN'T INr1MIDATE US.
Subscribers in South Carolina, Alabama,
and Georgia, are constantly sending in their
insulting epistles to us, and ask a dscontin-
uance of their papers, because we are oppo-
sed to Secession. We receive as many new
patrons as we lose old once, but if we were
to receive none, and every man on our list
were withdrawn, we would have NO part or
let ia the aoickcdness and treason of Seeess-
ion. The effort to break up this government
led on by South Carolina, is a bold, wicked,
daring, and dsmnabe act, for which it's gull
ty leaders ought to be ignominieusly execu-
ted This whole scheme of Disunion, is a
more consumate Abolition contrivance than
ever was devised at the North, By the most
ultra anti-slavery men, and will work the
greatest mischief to the slave population of
the country. 1t will bring about the over
throw of Slavery, one hundred years sooner
than the Republican party could have done
is.
The Cotton States may go out OF the Union
the border States may 90 with them-al],
together, may form a Southern Confederacy.
We shall adhere to our Union, Constitution
and Laws, and denoupee Secession, and the
miserable Southern Confederacy that may
spring from it, and :hose who brought it
about, though it may cost US cur life upon the
scafold Nay, we shall dare say in the teeth
of South Carolina. that the Federal Govern
ment ought to enforce her laws, collect her
revenue, aad lash the rebellious States back
into line, at the point of the sword, and the
mouth Of the cannon
We have no desire to live under any gov
ernment organized and controlled by the
corrupt, wicked, and hel-dsserving villains
who lead This revolution in the South. De-
mocracy, as foul. as corrupt, and as infamous
as heu has been demolished. and that is the
trouble. Milton says. 1.-The Deyil prefer-
red to reign in he'll. rather than serye...in
heaven" So with Democracy:
Let every man ia the country speak out in
these times that try mems SOULS" at all
hazards, and say to the world what he feels
in heart to be true. There does not live a
disuniopist south of Mason and Dxon's
line. who is rot Democrat, and if this
Union bs destroyed, as we incline 10 believe
it will be, It will be destroyed by defeated,
ametit Us and wicked Demte as. To oppose
dsuniCn, is to oppose Democracy, and as
long as we have a voice to speak, hand to
write, and heart to hate the vile organiga-
ton, so long will we war against Democracy
whether it shall appear in the gar6 Of dis
union, cloak Of Southern rights, or in the
garb of an angel of light. We ars against
the monster.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-14

TEE TARIFF ON IRoN-Most certainly the
new tariff on iron is favorable to Pennsylva-
MIA. The increase on Welsh CIR English bars
will in future be SIS per ton, instead Of 50.
II, the present duty on watch spring,
sleigh and horse shoe steel, the advanced rate
will be $25 per ton, and un the finest grades
of cast steel, the increase is S25 per ton. l.
is thought that the English iron masters will
submit to reduction of at least 81 per ton
in the price, with view of meeting as far
as possible, the restrictive duties of the Uni-
ted States
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-14
Inaugural in Virginia.

The Washington Republican argues that
the people of Virginia reprobate the language
of the Richmond Enquirer with regard to the
Inaugural of President Lincoln, and says it
is " not by any means certain that the peo-
pie of Virginia will not sustain ell that soer-
cion which President Lincoln proposes
There is no reason for. their opposition to it,
and no sufficient evidence that thsy are OPP
nosad to Ii as a matter of factn
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-14
Senafe Committees.

The Committees were announced in the
Senate on Friday the 9th inst. Particular
honor has been paid to Pennsylvania. Her
newly elected Senator, Mr.. Cowan, has been
appointed on no less than five of the most im-
portant Committees in that body. lie is on
the following Naval Affairs, Judiciary, In
dian Affairs, Claims, and Territories. This
is but just recognition of the claims OF Penn
sylvania, and of the eminent abilities Of Mr..
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-14
Floyd's Defence of the Indian
trust bond Abstraction.

WASHINGTON, March 8th-Ex, Secretary
Floyd has published statement Yindictory
of the acceptances in favor Of Russell Ma
iors & Co., and of their legality. lnsted of
there being sig miliens of these sceeptances
out stan ding. be shows that there are only
a5ou. 100000 worth. lie declares that the
contractors have secured these by assignments
of property ample for their protection, and
that if the Government will permit the earn
ings of the trains for 1861 to be applied to
the acceptances they will be liquidated in
that way without resource to the assign
ments. 1t would seem, also, that the Gov
ernment owes the contractors upward of balf
a million dollars, which is equivalent to the
cash valne of the Indian Trust bonds, of the
abstraction of which Floyd repudiates all
previous knowledge. lie deReunces the con-
duct and proceedings of tie Select Commit
tee with great severity, and says their sole
object was political persecution and defama-
ton.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-14
FROM The FEDERAL CITY.
FORT SUMTER.
WHERE IS OUR Arm 7 z
The Honors of War.
WASHINGTON, March 10.

WASHINGTON, March 10.
President Lincoln, on assuming the cares
of State. finds himself the inheriter of me st
troublesome legacy, in the shape of fort in
Charleston harbor, from which floats the
der reports to his superior officer here that
his stock of fuel for cooking is exhausted,
and that in few days be will have burned
everything within reach. Before the first
day of next month lis men will have cen
sumed every pound of -four, every biscuit,
every piece of sailed provisions, every grain
of rice, and the scanty supplies which be is
permitted to receive from the Charleston
market will not avert starvation. Major
Anderson is also of opinion that Fort Sum-
ter cannot be reinforced except by fleet,
from which at least ten thousand men can
be landed to the northward and southN ard
Of the batteries erected by the Csrolinlans,
which must be regularly invested" This
large force would be required for defence
against the armies which would be brought
into the field, and would be at Charleston be-
fore any force cauld be gotten there.
FORTS TO BE EVACUATED.
Washington city is quite excited by the
probability that Major Anderson and Lieut..
Slemmer will be ordered to evacuate respect
lively Fort Sumter and Fort Pickens. This
statement was made last night, and tonight
seems to be generally entertained as the pol
10y of the Administration.
WHERE IS OUR ARMY?
Assuming that smaller force would an
swer, where could it be obtained? Congress
adjourned, leaving the President powerless
in case of an emergency requiring addition al
troops, and our army has been placed hors de
combat with cunning foresight One regi-
ment is in Utah, another in Washington Ter
ritory. and over thousand brave men are
in Texas, diSarmed and demoralized. 1t
would not do to remove the garrisons from
tbs Florida Forts, or from Fort Monroe, or
to leave Washington unprotected. So. in
fact, not a thousand men could be congrega-
ted for the reinforcement of Fort Sumter.
HONORS OF WAR.
Major Anderson has galj&Asiy defended
his position, and his enemies have found it
impossible to disiodge him. New, if the
President car mot reinforce him, or, fer pru-
Dental reasons, dislikes to bring on a con-
hict which would involve the country in
boodshed. and thus crafty the leading Se-
cessionists by uniting every Southern State
under their flag, what will the Major do o?-
He cannot permit bio command to starve,
and if he chooses to eVacuate, with eli the
honors of war, no one will respect him the
less none but fanatics will blame MIR. Linz
coin for thus letting go, by default, a difficult
ease, left for bis annoyance by bis predeces
ser. Whether Major Anderson will be re-
lieved from firing on his own countrymen,
and taking the initiating step in civil war,
the next fortnight will show. The corre-
spondent of the Inquirer is no prophet, but
contents himself with an expression of opin.
ion, freely uttered BY gentlemen high in au-
tbority:
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-14
Anointments Confirmed.
WASHINGTON, March 8tI

Nc W AeHINGTUN, l4dICu CFH'
The Senate to-day, in Executive Session,
confirmed the nominations of Norman b.
Judd as Minister at Berlin; Herman Kreise
man, also of Illinois, Secretary Of Legation,
and John Akassen, of Iowa, First Assistant
Post master General. No nominations were
sent in to day.