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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-26
Ladies Knitting Association.

Pursuant to notice the officers of the Belefon te
Ladies Knitting Society" met at the residence of
VIM. Humes Esq, on Monday evening 23rd inst,
when the following resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted
ResoIued. 1st. That we do hereby call upon the
Ladies of the different townships to form kni ting
societis to provide socks for our brave soldiers
as the State authorities are unable to meet the
demand in time.
ResoLred, I'd. That we do earnestly request the
cooperation of the Ministers of the different con-
gregations In the county, and that they assist us
by speaking OF the matter in their pulpits on the
coming Sabbath, and urging upon their congre-
cations the importance of dispatch.
IResoteed, Sd. That all ladies who feel able and
willins, are requested to furnished yarn and knit
socks (one pair or more); 7; aud any who have not
time to knit to make donation of yarn or money ;
and any one who will knit but do not feel able to
furnish the yarn, to apply to the President of the
society and yarn will be given them.
Resolced, 4th. That the :rst supply of socks
must be ready to be sent to the war department by
the first week of Move nber, and the Presidents of
the different societies throughout county are re-
quested to send their donations to Mrs Wm
Humes President OF the Beleionte society by that
time.
Resoiued, 5th. That the President appoint com.
nitties to wait upon every lady in cur district to
ascertain what assistance she viii render
The socks are to be at least lib in weight, and
it is recommended that NO white yarn be used
They will be sent to the mill tary store in Harris
burg and 25 cer Is per- pair wiz be paid to the
society. This sum will be placed il the hands OF
the County Treasurer, and he will credit to each
Township the amount due them, to be added to
the soldiers Relief Fund, thereby lesseniug the
tax levied for said fund. The Presidents of the
different societies are requested to report to the
President of this, Immediately after organization
For any further Information ladies are reques-
;sd to address the President of this society
JENNIE F. MCBRIDE,
Secretary Pro Tenn.
REBECCA VALENTINE, Rec. Secretary.
MRS. VIM, HUMES, Pre- ident
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Henry johnson. ESQ

This gentleman, the competitor of W. II.
Blair for the Senate, is now visiting our
county. lie is a most excellent mana
good Lawyer, and will, therefore, make q
first class Senator. Mr.. Johnston is the nom.
nee of the true Union party of Lycomipg
and Clinton counties, and will, therefore. be
elected by at least eight hundred in the Dis
trict. H1nest Republicans, Patriots, Union
men Of Centre, if you would sustain relia-
bic and efficient man, if you desire q reliae
be" man FIR the Senate, vote for Henry
johnson. If you would maintain and up.
hold the State and National Administrations
vote for Henry johnson. If you are in fa-
vor Of the war and its speedy cODsummation,
vote for Henry johnson. If you desire to
put DOWN spectators and peculators in the
State Legislature, vote against w. IL Blair
and prevail upon your friends to do the
same. He is Spectator. The record Of
the Court will prove " hat he will do to make
money. The heirs of certain man in Bald
Eagle Valley will testify to the fact of
his trying to cheat them ont Of all they were
worth. Repudiate him if you love honesty,
virtue. manhood and principle. Vote for
Henry johnson "a reliable man against whom
even the traitor papars of the district dare
not say word.
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Ms~ The Life of the Flesh is an the Blood"
said by inspiration long before Harvey's dis
covery of its circulation had brought to light its
purposes and uses. Now we know not only that
' life is in the blood" but that disease nhabts it
also. Many of the disorders that prevaie the hr-
man frame, have their home in it, thrive and grow
in it. The celebrated Dr.. ]. G. Aver, of Lowell,
has had regard to this important fact in making a
Remedy to cure these disorders. His Extracts
of Sarsaparilla purgcs out the impurities of the
blood and induces a healthy action in it that ex-
pels disease. This looks reasonable, and it is
true, for we know by our own experience. Sci
dom we take any medicine, we have neYerthc-
less several times been under obligations to the
skill of DR.. Aver for the relief which his remedies
never fail to afford when we are obliged to
have recourse to them.-CathoIic, Haiitdr, " s..
TT Important to the Ladies-Soon 't0ld Bo-
reas" will make US his accustomed visitation, and
our lady friiRds viii be devising ways and
means for the protection of their forms from tn .
penetratiye assaults of his chilling breath. Now
every lady will be ar out in the assertion that
nothing is conducive to the comfort ..
fine appearance of female in cold weather than
a substantial ard fashionable set of furs.
This being admitted fact, it is with pleasure
that direct the attention of those interes Ell to
the inducements offered by John Fareira. the IA
vorie furrier of us Arch street PHILADELPHIA
His card appears in this ISSUE
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Rout of the Rebels at Blue Mills.

KANSAS Cry, Sep. 49, Fifteen hundred
men, under Col. Smith. overlook 5000 seces-
soDists as they were crossing at Blle Mills
Landing. on the 17th. and completely routed
them, between $50 and 2C0, and taking IL
prisoners. Fhe United States loss was fifty
killed and twenty five wounded.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 2l.-Two fights occurred
at Blue Mills Landing. on the 17tb inst. the
first between 500 of the Third Iowa Regi-
ment with one piece of artillery, under Leu-
enant-Colonel Scott, and 400 Rebels After
desperate struggle of an hours duration,
in which Lieutenant- Colonel Scott lost 100
killed and wounded and all his horses, be
retreated slowly tor half an mile, hauling
bis cannon by band; then he took position
en- an eminence and waited an attack, but
the enemy dill not pursue. Not long utter
Col. Smiths coDmard. with four pieces of
artillery, approached Blue Mills by another
route and engaged and routed the Rebels as
they were about crossing crossing they riv-
-
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LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
Mr.. Stanton, Republican,, Elected Gov
ernOr.
TEXANS ENGRAVING TO CALIFORNIA.
A VAST FIELD OF GOLD.

OUTER STATION, PACIFIC TELEGRAPH, WEST OF
FoRT KEARNEY, Sept 16.-The Pony Express
passed here at P. M with San Francisco dates
to Sept. 7th
The markets are generally firm and healthy,
with no important sales since tie election. The
immense Union vote has dispersed ali fears of
any domestic disturbance, and there is every pros
pect of an early and profitable fall trade.
The returns from the State election are still in
complete, the vote of the whole State will be
about 100, 900. As far as heord from Mr.. STAN
ford (Rep.) has 48, 900 votes the Union Demo-
cratic candidate 25,OO0 and Mcconnell (Breck., J
19,400. The balance of the vote will not materi-
ally vlry from the ebove proportion ~te VOTE
The United States MAJ shall. yesterday, seized
the ship Henry Bringham, which had just arrived
from Liverpool. He also seized 200 tons of coal
ou board, which were shipped on the owners ac-
count, well as the freg Int on .he balance of the
cargo, consisting of upwards of 500 tons Of coal.
The ship is owned by non-residents, the brothors
Lathrop, of Savannah, Ca, though in the Ameri-
can Lloyds she is registered wned by Natmaler
Mulford, of that place. She was built in 1851, /,
by B. Il S. Sprague &c Co., of Boston, and was
then named the Telegraph While at Savannah,
in 1859, she burned. and there re built, when
her name wos changed to the name she now belrs.
She is clipper model, registered 1000 tons, and
her value estimated at $4,000. Her 200 tons car
go, and freight money on the balance, after pay
also, are confscated.
The ship Benefactor was also seized, on the
ground that one-eigbth of the vessel is owned by
parties residing in virginia She was, however,
promptly released on filing the proper bonds at
the Custom House. Seven-eighths of this ship
owned by Lowe Brothers, of New York, and is
now under charter to sail for China, carrying
large and valuable cargo.
The steamer Caraie Ladd arrived at Portland,
September I'd, bringing $4,000 in gold dust from
the Nez Perces mines. The Indians are reported
as peaceable, aud the recent alarm sounded about
the danger of Indian hostilities on a large scale
is evidently an exaggeration.
The correspondent of the Doll Nountaineer says
it is demonstrated beyond dispute that the whole
region of country embraced between the Cascade
and Rocky Mountains is one vast gold field, and
only required development to revolutionize that
entire coast An area of $4,000 square miles has
been su fciently prospected to Establish the exis
tence of mineral wealth. Exploring parties have
been fitted out for the Elk country and Bitter
Rooc valley, where large pr spects are anticipa-
ted. The near approach of winter renders post
ponement of emigration to that quar- ter advisable,
but in the spring these viii probably be another
gold rush,
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THE KEYSTONE REGIMENT.

This regiment, now organizing at the buildings
of the old Pennsylvania Bank, promises to make
one of the most efficient of the Pennsylvania Reg
iments accepted into the service. Its officers are
Colonel, Peter A. Wise, of Williamsport, Pa
Lieut.. Colonel, E.. R. Badger, of Phiadel phia
Major, Jno, III. Slower, of Beefonte, Pa, all m en-
of military knowledge and experience. When
President Lincoln in April last, made his requisi-
tion for volunteers, Major Stover was prostrated
on a bed of sickness. Believing that " sick" was
"played OUT and against the positive dvice OF
his physician, he raised company and proved
one of the most active officers on the upper Poto-
mac. Although sacrificing large business inter>
ess, being District Attorney of Centre county, he
feels it his duty not to leave the service in this,
the hour of his country's peril. and we think the
officers of the Keystone Regiment did wisely in
electing him to the important efice of NJ; jor.
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Mai. John II. Slower.

We clip the following complimentary no
tice of our fellow townsmen John 1t. Slower
d our friend Col, Wise. from the Philadel-
phia Euening Journal. We feel honored
ourself whenever any of Centre county's no.
BILE sons are houored. We rejoice III their
elevation. We hope our friend Capt. Stove,
may prosper, live through the war, and then
be honored by his countrymen for his brav-
cry and patriotism.
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Important from Kentucky.
War Declared against the Rebels
by the Legislature.
FRANKFORT, Sept. 1!

FRANKFORT, sept. IL.
War is declared. The Legislature to-day ado2-
ted resolutions inviting Gen. Anderson to take
command of the department of Cumberland, and
also passed resolutions that the invaders must be
expelled that Gov. Magoffin must call out sufi-
cient force to do it, opposing the confscation of
property and emancipation of negroes, and plac-
ing the troops under the immediate command of
(Union.)
The deepest feeling prevails, and excitement
runs high.
All the State arms, munitions of war, etc., will
be placed under the control of General Ander-
son.
If the Governor refuses to approve the resolu-
tions it will only delay action one day.
Very affecting speeches were made, and the
tears flowed freely.
Unanimity Of sentiment is all that Is wanting.
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MCulloch Marching to Make a
junction with Price.
JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-, Sept. :

UEFFERBON CITY, MO-, sept. 70.
News from Lexington reports that Col Grover
OF the Hcme Guards was killed from a wound in
the thighs also Lieut.. Col. White, of Sticke's St.
beals regiment was killed by musket ball.
man named Eldridge, rebel from Lexington
y hefs under arrest as spy. lie was sent down
mere oy Gen. Price to learn the strength of our
iosces' Fapefs were found on him;tstating that
cur iofse 81 f. Louis is only 10000.
4"eVuiioqh ls marching rapidly to form june
lion with lfieo, with large, we'll trained force.
ana good supply Of artillery. He is new near
Lexi"gton
Muaisau's total loss at Lexington vas not ovar
~ ana s'at Of the rebels not more than 800,
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nominated him "entirely unexceptionable,
emiGently patriotic and worthy of universal
support" To adopt his own language at
this meeting, he is "for the Union, one and
inseparable, now, and forever, and if neces.
sary to sustain it. for the expenditure Of the
last dollar, and the sacrifice of the last man. !"
His selection by the great Mass Con.
vention, composed of the best men of
both parties, and from all parts of Lycom-
ing County, is the best endorsement of his
private and public character, that could be
given, and further comment by us is unnec-
essary. His election by an overwhelming
majority, may be confidently predicted.
When Will This Rebellion End :?
Tomorrow, if the Rebels lay down their
arms. 1t tisa matter entirely for the traitors
themselves TO decide and we firmly believe
that if there bad been no Sympathy shown
for this outbreak by northern sympathisers,
it would have ended as Secretary Seward
predicted, in sixty days from its origin and
development. Its main strength and en-
couragement came from the traitors in the
north. 1t was encouraged to arms by prom
ises of assistance from the north, while the
very arms now in the hands of the rebels,
were either the voluntary contribution Ct
northern political allies, or stolen from the
forts and arsenals of the country during a
democratic administration by democratic
officials. The question then, of when this
war ia to end. must alone be answered by
the rebels. So far as the government is con-
cerned, and knowing the loyalty of those who
support and rally around the government,
we can safely declare that the war will news
er be ended, except in the manner we have
stated, the complete subjugation of the south
or the utter destruction of the powers of this
government, military and civil. There can
be no peace between these states until the
federal authority is restored upon every foot
of their territory. There can be no order in
this Union until all the laws Of the land en-
forced among all the laws of the nation
When all this is done, the war will end =
Until it is done, the armies of the govern
melt will be rallied for its achievement,
and battle will be fought whenever there
is rebel host to dispute their progress or
deny the authority they now seek to outrage
and disgrace, lay down their arms and re-
turn to their former peaceful pursuits, the
war will end, order will be restored to soce-
ty, security will return to business, aid the
Union once more assume its proud position
before the nations of the world. To talk of
peace, and all this still unaccomplished, is
to make mockery Of the genius offree gov
ernment. To talk of Compromise, is forev-
er to destroy the force and power ana ma
iesty of the law. There viii be no peace un-
til traitors are punished to the full extent of
the law, and when this is done the war will
Harrisburg Telegraph
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-26

BT Our good friend Thos J. Taylor. who is SO
we'll known to our citizens as Photograph Ar tist,
this week, arrived in our town, with his mammoth
Picture Car, which now occu pies place on s free
school hill" His car is a magnificent affair
Being new, large and light and having been built
under the direction of Mr.. Taylor, himself, it is
better alculated for taking pictures in, than any
place we ever saw. Mr.. Taylor has made arrange
ments by which he is now ready to take good and
durable pictures of all who may favor hi m with
ca1l
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The Surrender of Lexington
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
MULLIGAN'S MEN FIFTY NINE HOURS
WITHOUT WAFER.

MULLIGAN'S MEN FIFTY-NINE HOURS
WITHOUT WAFER.
HUDSON, Mo-, Sept. 20.
The fort was surrounded or Friday afternoon.
The men fought for forty hours without water
and had only three barrels of vinegar to quench
their thirst.
There are no wells or springs on the camp ground
as has been stated, the supply of water being en-
tirely from the river
There were breas.works all around the camp
with the exception Of the portion next the river
1t was heIe that that the hardest fighting done
The rebels procured large number of hemp
bales and rolled them in advance and under their
cover gradually succeeded in securing a position
in the rear. They the cut off the supply of water
and had the fort completely surrounded.
They made but few charges upon the breast
works during the seige. Their object to sur
round the fort and cut of the supply of water.
Having accomplished this, they ewaited until
Col Mulligan was compelled to yield to foe more
terrible then the 81 1000 rebels who surrounded
him. Previous to the surrender he offered to take
position on level spot OF ground and give Gen.
Price the odds of four to one in fair and open
fight, but no attention was paid to it.
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= EAISSOLUTIoN.---

Ell Notice is hereby given that the Partnership
heretofore existing between Jos D. Harris James
Sommerville and Jno Harris, was dissolved on
the 18th day of Sept 1861, far as relates to the
said Jos. D. Harris and James Sommeryille.
All debts due to the said partnership are to be
paid, and those due from the same disch arged at
the drug store in Belefonte, where the business
will be continued by the said Jno. Harris
JN0. HARRIS,
JAS SOMMERVILLE,
JOS. D. HAERIS.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to the
firm off, Il j. HARRIS or JNO. HARRIS & Co.
will call and settle and thereby save costs
JN0. HARRIS.
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ANOTHER REBEL DEFEAT
Nearly Taoo Hundred Rebels XIII
ed and Wounded.
STILL LATER FROM LEXINGTON.
REBELS SEA TTERED BYA BRA We IRISH
REGIMENT

KANSAS CRY, Sept. 2O.-At headquarters it is
supposed that the force of Mulligan at Lexington
is $500, consisting of Irish regiment, Colonel
Mulligan's 900 mef Col. Marshall Illinois caval-
ry 600 men, and Kansas regiment number not
known, five hundred mounted home guards, FIVE
hundred infantry, (heme guards.) together with
three six Founders, enc howitzer and two NOR
tars.
Advice by priye letter from Lexington to-day
say Price attacked the federals at 10 A. M. yes
terkay, with force of 10000.
The federal forces estimated at from three
to four thousand The federal fought them two
hours, when the secessionists drove them back in
to their entrenchments.
The Irish regiment then came out and charged
them at point of bayonet scattering the rebels in
all directions
Price was to attack them again this morning
with seventeen pieces Of artillery.
No statement of less on either side is given.
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To All Whom It May Concern

TTNhe Books of J. S. & J. j. Brisbin, having
Il been left in my hands for collectit n, hereby
notify all Subscribers to the Centre Democrat who
have not yet paid their subscription for the year
1850, that they are indebted to the amount of
$500, which if not paid immedia ely, I will be
compelled to collect according to law. The a.
mount can be sent by mail and receipt IL be
sent by return mail, for all money paid. Persons
knowing themselves indebted will save trouble
and cost by attending to this matter Immediately.
GEO. III. WEAVER,
Sept. 18th '61. Justice of the Peace.
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n .1ST.gRTEE.VG REPORT.
Reported Sur Gender of the Gallant IuIli.
gan.
HIS MEN COMPLETELY EKHAUS1ED

CHICAGO, Sept PA special despatch to
the Times, sent from Quincy, Illinois, at 10
o'clock this Sunday morning. says the mail
agent of the Hannibal and ST. joseph Rail-
road, who arrived at o'clock on Saturday
evening from St. Joseph, states that Colonel
Mulligan and his whole command at Lexing-
ton surrendered to Gen. Price on Friday
morning at o'clock.
The seige continued from Monday until
the time of the surrender. Col. Mulligan's s
men were without water all day on Thurs
day, and Friday morning found them COM
pleteIy exhausted They fought valantIy
and desperately, but were compelled to yield
to vastly superiors mum bers.
The number of Union troops killed is said
to be from eight to nine hundred, while that
of the Rebels is estimated at some three or
four thousand and with a proportlonate num-
ber of wounded.
The report of the above battle and its un-
fortunate result is fully corroboraled BY pas
sengers on the same train. The news was
brought by stage to Hamilton, which is the
nearest point On the railroad to Lexington
being forty miles.
OF the fact of the surrender there can be
no doubt.
A special despatch to the Chicago Tribune,
from head quarters at st. Louis, received
this (Sunday) evening, says the surrender of
Mulligan is not believed there; but that re-
Inducements were pushing towards him from
four different directions.
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beautiful assortment Of all the various styles aud
qualities of Furs, adapted to the coming Fall and
Winter Seasons. I would respectfully invite an
examination of my stock and prices from those
intending to purchase, as I am enabled to offer
them very desirable inducements
Allmy Furs have been purchased for cash, and
made by experienced and competent hands, and
as the presenet monetary troubles render it
sary that / should dispose of my goods at very
small advance on cost.
1 am satisfied that it will be to the interests Of
those who design purchasing, to give me call.
rs Recollect the name, number and street -
Johr Fareira, New Fur Store,) 718 Arch Street,
Phila. [Sept. l9, '61.-5m.
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vgvO THE TAX COLLECTORS s
And Tax Payers OF CENTRE Ccounty.
County Commissioners Office,


BELLEFONrE, Pa, September 9th, 1861.
The Collectors of Taxes for the different town.
ships of this cou nty are hereby notified that the
funds of the county are entirely exhausted that
the Soldiers Relief Fund has no means where
with to meet the demands upon it for the mex t
semimonthly payne nts, and that the families
must have the support provided for by law The
Collectors ther efore instructed to adopt the
most prompt and energetic measures for the coll
lecting and paying over, within the next two
weeks from the date hereof, of all the money col>
ectable.
&. We must have money and this urgent necessi<
ty induces the Board of Commissioners to appeal
to the taxpayers to pay up mme diately, and thus
relieve them from their embarrassments, and the
humiliating necessity of turning poor women away
without the means of srpp ort which they and
their children expect to reeei We, while their hass
bands, and brothers are defe nding the Govern-
ment of our Country.
By order Of the Co mmissioners.
S. M. IRWIN, Clerk.
Sept. 12, '61.-2t.
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE

In the Orphans
Court Of Centre eoanty. Il, the mater of the Guar
dianship account Of Joseph M. WILSON. Guardian
Of Enoch and George Hastings.
the exceptions tn the account of Josepb M. VIII
son, Guardian Of the estate Of Enoch and George
Hastings, will meet all persons interested for the
purposes of his appointment, on Saturday, Octo-
Der 10Th, A. D.. 1851, at 10 o'clock, A. M. of said
day, at his Office in Bellefonte
A. o. FURST,
sept. l9, '6l."4t.l Auditor.
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DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE

A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.
~ Letters of Ad-
ministration on the estate of John Kremer, late
of Pine Creek, Haines twp, ave been grantedto
the Undersigned who request all persons know
ing themselves indebted to said estate to make i'm
mediate payment. and those having claims to
present them duly authenticated for Sc ettlement.
HERRY SPYKER, Admir-.
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