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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
DISTINGUISHED Visitor.

Among tie many strangers in town this
week, we notice General George Foust, of
Potter Township. No private citizen in
Pennsylvania enjoys larger national rep
utation than Gen. Foust. The Gen. informs
US that he has returned from Washington,
where he has been lookong after matters of
public interest. Since the commencement Of
cur national difficulties, Gen. Foust, like Gen.
Scott, has largely increased bis former splen>
did military reputation. While in Harris
burg, attending the Inauguration of Gov.
Curtin, nearly all the distinguished military
men in the State, then in the city, called on
the Gen. at his rooms and had interviews
with him in regard to our public affairs
While in Washington, " the Gen., we are told,
had several interviews with Mr.. Lincoln,
and ir is said he enjoys che Presidents en-
tire confidence.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
1864 50

Now subtraetiDg the amount paid in the
Southern Townships, seven Thousand and fif
ty dollars and sixty six cents (S7O5066
from the amount paid by the Townships OF
this side OF tie mountain. six thousand five
hundred and eighty dollars and 6fty-two
cents, ($6584,52.) we End there is differ
ence of four hundred aud sixty.six dollars
(S466,00) 10 favor Of the Southern Town.
ships. But the Duplicate shows that We
paw one thousand two hundred dollars more
unseated land tax than the Southern Town.
ships add this one thousand two hundred
dollars ($l20O,00) to the six thousand five
hundred and eighty-four dollars and fifty
two certs, (S6584,52) County tax paid by the
Townships on this side, and it leaves bal
lance in our favor of seven hundred and thir-
ty-six dellars and eighty-six cents. $780,.
Sc Thus it will be seen that they do not,
as is alleged, pay more taxes than we de,
but We actually pay seven hundred and thir-
ty-six dollars and eighty six cents, ($73G S6)
more than one-hslf of the entire County tax.
The difference in the State tax is still greater,
we paying much larger proportion Of taxes
than they do.
1t is alleged that the County debt is twen
ty-seven thousand dollars. This is miss
take; the actual debt of the County is only
twelve thousand dollars Again, they COM
plain of enerous taxation. Now we have ex-
amined that point carefully, for taxation IN
this County is becoming general cause of
distress to the people. We find, however,
shat the tax assessed in Centre County is two
and half mills on the dollar, AID that is
less amount than 10 paid BY any other Coun-
ty 10 the State, Of like proportion. At the
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
Resignation of Gov. Huston,
Presidential Nominations.
PHILADELPHIA APPOINTMENTS.
DESERTIONS IN WASHINGTON.
Gov. Houston and the secessionists.

WASHINGTON, March %.
The Senate to-day confirmed the following
nominations:
j. W. Nye, of New York, Governor of Ne.
vada.
Rufus King, minister resident at Rome.
Bradford K. Wood, minister resident at
Denmark.
Anson Burlingame minister to Austria.
Elias 0. Crosby, minister resident at Gau-
tenala.
j. 0. Putnam, consul to Havre.
Freeman Ii. Morse, consul to London.
James Ii. Anderson, of Ohio. consul to
Hamburg.
Francis Ell. Moody, receiver of public mon
eys at Little Rock, ARK:
Lieut.. Hartsuff, assistant adjutant general
with the rank OF captain.
John j. Cochran, Post Master at Lancas-
Warren H. Huntingdon, Post Master at
Galena, Ill
Edward E. Davis. Post Master at Dubuque
Iowa.
James F. Abrahams Post Master at Bur-
lipgton, Iowa.
Sidney T. Won Boonhorst, Post Master at
Pittsburg, Penn.
7.
William F. Gurley, Attorney for Iowa.
George A. Hourse, Attorney for Migueso-
ia.
Alexander @. Sands, Marshal for the
Southern district of Ohio.
Hubert M. Hoxie, Marshal for Iowa.
William L. S:oughton. of Michigan, Dis
trict Attorney; Francis NJ. Case, of Ohio,
Surveyor General
Marsh E. Dannell, of Maine, consul to
Vera Cruz.
Joshua R. Giddings, Of Ohio. has been
nominated for consul general to the British
North American provinces.
Thomas Corwin, having Withdrawn his de-
clination, was to-day confirmed as minister
to Mexico.
The following nominations have been
made for the territory of Colorado William
Gilpin, Governor; Lewis L. Wells, Secreta-
ry Benjamin F. Hall, of New York, Chief
Justice; S. Newton Pettis, Of Pennsylvania.
and Charles Lee Armour, Of Maryland. AS
sociate Justices; Copeland Townsend, Mar
shall.
A very large number of nominations will
be sent into the Senate tomorrow, as the
clerks expected to be engaged most of the
night In writing out letters for that purpose,
Carl Schruzs nomination was sent in to-day
for minister TO Portugal.
According to present indications, the nom-
ination of Mr.. Holloway for Commissioner
of Patents cannot be confirmed, the Commit
tee of Patents net having reported on the
subject. Therefore it will probably be with
drawn.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28

EFFEcTs OF L1BERTY.-The Italians are
everywhere making good use of their freedom
and nowhere more than ia Naples. Since
the expulsion of the Bourbons, associations
have been formed by workingmen for mutu-
al instruction and assistance. The city was
Illuminated for three nights in honor Of the
Surrender of Gaeta A decree has been late
ly published, granting to accompany the right
to form canal to irrIgate the plains of
Sesia. to be also used for navigation if de-
sired-to be fed by the waters of the Voltur-
no and Gariglino. They will reclaim from
sterrility thousands of acres which once sup
plied the graneries Of Rome:
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28

NOBODY Is HURr-Much fault as found
with Mr.. Lincoln for saying, at Cincinnati,
" Nobody is hurt" Alex. Ii. Stephens, the
Vice-president of the Southern Confederacy,
makes substantially the same statement:
" A vast empire was divided-a govern
ment thrown off, new system inaugurated
in juxtaposition to the old, and without a
drop of blood, the slightest social disorder or
physical suffering"
It remains to be seen if the southern hou-
ses which have suspended payment, the
planters who are heavily taxed, and the cap
italists who are bleeding at their pockets in
support of the new confederacy. will find as
much fault with Mr.. Stephens for declaring
that nobody is hurt.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
SECESSION IN VIRGINIA.

Senator'S Mason and Hunter have gone to
Virginia to urge immediate secession before
the congressional election takes place in May.
when the state is certain to elect Union men,
secession making very slow progress in the
Old Dominion.
Hon George ~ Summers, of Kanawha,
telegraphed to the President to-day, from the
Virginia convention, urging an immediate
call Of an extra session Of Congress, and the
adoption Of conciliatory measures fair
caucus of the convention shows that only
three votes are wanting to pass an ordinance
of secession.
Considerable excitement was caused by the
departure Of COL Lamon, President Lincoln's
law partner, for Richmond tonight.
Superintendent Barbour, of the armory at
Harper's Ferry, resigned to-day, having be-
come convert to secession.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28

By the use of the Pills the periodic attacks OF
Nervous or Sick Headache may be prevented and
if taken at the commencement of an attack imme-
diate relief from pain and sickness will be obta in
ed.
They seldom fail in removing the Nausea snd
Headache to which female are so subject.
They act gently upon the bowels, s,-remeving
CostiUene8s.
For Literary Men, Stadents, Delicate Females
and all persons of sedentary habits they are valu
able as Laxative, improving the apdetite, giving
tone and uiJor to the digestive organs and restor
ing the natural elasticity and strength of the
whole system.
The CEPHILIC PILLS are the result of long
investigation and car efully conducted experiments
having been in Sc many years, during which time
they have prevented and relieved vast amount
of pain and suffering from Headache, whether
originating in the Nervous system or from de-
ranged state of the stomach.
They are entirely vegetable in their compost
ton, and may be taken at all times with perfect
safety without making any change Cf diet, and
the absense Of any kisdgreeable taste renders IL sass
to administer them to children.
BEWARE OF C0UNTERFEITS
The gen uine have five signatures Of Henry O
Spaldipg on each Box.
Sold by Druggists and all other Dealers N Aed>
icines,
A box will be seut by mail prepaid on receipt
of the
PRICE 25 CENTS.
All ordrs shsuld be addressed to
HENRY G. SPALDINe,
As Cedar Street, New-York.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
Letter from Mr.. Shuoert.

We have received the following letter from
Mr., Shugert, aud cheerfally lay it before our
readers. We are highly "gratifed" to learn
Of Mr. Shugert's determination to return
home, and have no doubt that fully nine
tenths of the citi zens Of Centre county will
share in our delight. " e will welcome him
back to the shades of private life, and en-
deavor to keep him there as long as possible.
We believe the public interests will be bet
ter subserved by MFR. Shugert residing in
Bcllefonte than Washington:
WASHINGTON March 23d, 1861.
MEssRs EDITORS -
perceive by the Centre
Democrat of the 2lst inst, that you have ac-
credited to ne the authorship of foolish
letter published in the Democratic Wdtcsman.,
under the head of its Washington correspon-
dence, and have embraced the occasion to
indulge in g considerable amount Of per-
sonality and misrepresentation.
1t is but just to myself to say that am
not the author Of the letter alluded to, nor do
| possess any ownership of the Watchman
establishment, or control of its columns. l
may also add, it will be any qualification
to you to know the fact, that have solicited
40 influence from any quarter whatever, to
be retained in the service of the Government,
and will, without regret or modification, sur
render to the pressure" when my official
superiors determine that the public service,
or the party in power, will benefit by a
change. am, very Respectfully,
Yours, &c.,
S. /. SHUGERT.
IS. & j. j. BRIsBIN,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
Inauguration first; adjustment efterioard.
TSALMoN P CEasE.

Io,ce it to mys.J, o,cs it TO truth, ore ii to
Re subject to stat. ske no earthly po'ger eoald IN
duce ne to cote fos spccfc measure for The intro
duction of Slavery .fr. it had not before eristed,
either Sctth or N.-:s.f aatlin Coming as 1 do
from Stare Sta,s, d,y solemn, deliberate, and
toel-matured de. s- :,.a:ion that potrer- no
earthly poper--sl J., e;npeI to vote for the pos
itre Introduction ST SIaeery either south or nothr
Of that line. Sir, Slils yoa reproach. and justly
100, British ancestors for the Introduction OF
this institution uren the continent Of Ame, ssd, son.
for one, uaWitinS that the posterity Of the pre- ent
inhabatants Of California and Ne.O Mertco
shall reproach as for doing Just schat ace re,
proach Great Britain TOR doing to as. 1.-THE
citizens Of those Territories choose to establish
Slavery, am for admitting them Nth such
provisions IN their Constitutions but then, it
tUiH be their oacn acork, and not ours, and their
posterity soiH haze 10 reproach them, and not
us. for forming Constitutions allowing the IN
stitution Of Slavery to erist among them.
HENRY CLAY.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
MoTToEg ZOE THE pAy

I sUiN suffer death before ,oiU consent or aa-
else my friends to consent ia any concession or COM
promise 'chich looks like buying the privilege Of
taking possession Of The Gouernment to ,ohieh a0e
hare Constitutional right; because, aohateuer
might think of the merit of the rarious propositions
before Congress, should regard any concession an
the face Of msnace the destruction Of the Gorern
meat ITSELF and consent all hands that our sys-
tenn shall be brought docn to level NTH the eri8ing
disOrganiSed state Of affairs in Aeeico. BIT this
thing ,oiU hereafter be, it noc, the hands
'As peoples and if they desire to call Corpentio"
10 renove any grievances complained of or TO gire
uoronties for the permanence Of vested rights,
IL is not mine to oppose. ABRAHAM L1NcoLN.J
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
New County.

Last week we noticed the fact that move
msnt was on foot to erect new County out
Of Ferguson, Gregg, Haines, Harris, Miles,
Penn and Potter Townships. We wish now,
to correct some of the statements made by
our Editorial brother of the Berichter and,
as an honest man. we ask him to publish our
article, SO that bis readers may be informed
of the real condition Of cur County affairs
Mr.. Kurtz, we think, has no desire to knows
ingly misrepresent, and we feel confident he
will gladly correct the grave errors he has
made.
1t is alleged that the Townships on that
eide Of the mountain pay more tax than the
Townships on this side. This is evidently a
mistake the amount of County tax paid by
the several Southern Townships is as fol-
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
LEGISLATIVE OFFICE SEEKERS.

Mr.. Lincoln is beseged by members of the
Pennsylvania Legislature who are rendered
keen by the success of the Speakers of both
Houses in obtaining lucrative positions
Every one desires something for himself and
his relatives. 1t is rumored to- day that the
President will require them, on filing their
applications, to subscribe under oath as fol-
lows =" I. A. B., selemnly declare that |
have not, as member of the Pennsylvania
Legislature, received any consideration for
voting for any bill, and that am not inter,
isested in any passenger railway or other
corporation, chartered during the present
session." tits expected that this will reduce
the number of applicants cor corsiderably, and
a general scatter is expected.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
PENNsYLyANIA's CLAIMS.

There is justly great complaint here that
Pennsylvania has. thus far, been so overlook
ed in the distribution of diplomatic and cons
sular appointments. New York, with Gov
ernor Seward at the head of the Department
of State, and Massachusetts,, with Senator
Sumner, as Chairman of the Committee On
Foreign Relations, have, of course, the lions
share. Then, the great Northwest, which
for the first time has furnished President,
is amply represented here by aspirants fer
place. But Pennsylvania should not be-
must not be forgotten, and urgent remon-
strances against the apparent neglect Of her
right to be remembered have been made to
President Lincoln within the past few days.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
APPOINTMENTS.
WASHINGTON, March 25th.

Philadelphians must be comforted with
the announcement that New York appoint
ments are az stand~still, and that the Bos-
tonians are in O stew over their Post Office,
Naval Agency, and District Attorney. 1t is
lucky matter for President Lincoln that he
is free from the Southern Offices and that the
Virginians, who have usually claimed the
lone share of the public offices, are not here
to come in competition with he men from
the Northwest, who have come in brigades
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
FORT pIcKENs NOT TO BE REINFORCED,

There is sufficient authority for asserting
that the administration intends to preserve
the present statuSqu at Fort Pickens. nei-
ther reinforcing nor evacua,ing it. The
southern commissioners have been authors
tatively informed that the dispatch sent to
New York, stating that Fert Piokens is to be
reinforced, is totally false.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
THE PRESIDENT AND VIRGINIA.

Several members Of the Virginia Conven-
ton, who are in this city, called on the
President to-day and were much pleased
with their interview. Mr.. Lincoln loosely
remarked that if they all could have a'short
time TO talk quietly over their troubles. he
thought ever ything could bs settled to the
satisfaction of every body.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28

sI Question for Black Republicans
Where are the doe-faces, now p Watcknaon.
Answer-In the Democratic party. We
think the editor of the WatchmGn should
learn how to spell 'dough" before propound-
ing such patzzIing questions.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
Our. Town Subscribers.

AS number OF our town subscribers will
change their place of residence on Monday
next, it will be necessary that our carrier be
informed of it. that the paper may be left at
the proper place. By attending to this in
time, they will save much unnecessary trou-
bla
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28

B9- The Oldest man in Mr.. Lincoln's Cab.
met is Mr.. Bates, Attorney General who is
68. The youngest man in it is Mr.. Blair
Postmaster-General, whose age is not stated.
Mr.. Seward is in his 60sh year. Mr.. Chase
is So. which is also the age of Mr.. Smith. -
Mr.. Cameron is 62.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
DEsEKr1oNs AT WASHINGTON.

There is a considerable daeree OF excite
ment here in consequence of the desertion of
several men from the Federal forces which
were drawn together for the defence of the
capital. 1t is rumored that the desarters have
gone South. for the purpose of joining the
army of the rebels. and suspicious of foul
play between officers and men are freely ex-
pressed.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28

SAD AccIDENT.-Just as we were going to
press, intelligence reached US that Dr. VIM.
Irwin, who had been attending Court at this
place, on his way home met with a sad mis-
fortune. His horses became frightened, ran
away, throwing him from his buggy and se-
verely injuring him. We were unable to
learn the particulars.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28

a1- Try It-It is proposed, in order to re-
lieve Mr.. Hale, that, the several applicants
for the Post Office in this place. take vote
of the people, The,n's into our fist. Pile out
your candidates, gentlemen, we'll decide the
question for you as easy as rolling off a
log"- Watchman.
No you won't. though. The spizzerink-
tum" of the Watehman can't vote at that
election. You're not eligible "6eauty."
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
THE UNION.

Whether by Congress or by Convention
is not yet determined, but there is a preva-
lent impression here that..seceding States will
be suffered to gang their ain gait" and to
make the most they can out of their confed-
Grated position. Some think that Fort Pick
ems will be reinforced, and that the Southern
ports will be blockaded, but your correspon-
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
HosTILIrIEs TO BE AVOIDED.

The confederate commissioners have re-
ceived adyices to-day which authorize them
to declare that affairs look more peaceable
now than they have since the adjournment of
Congress, and any collision is believed to be
quite impossible.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
POSTAL AFFAIRS.

The new PostmasterG proposes, it
is said, to have a thorough examination made
into the affairs of bis Office, and especially in
to the accounts of these who have held CON-
missioners under the past two Administra-
tons. There are rumors in circulation that
the accounts of prominent Post Office in
the interior of Pennsylvania will not bear
close scrutiny.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28

s@ Ex- Member Reagan, of Texas, now
Postmaster General of the Confederate States,
has written on here for his quota of Congress
sional books-requesting one set to be sent to
Montgomery, Ala, and the remainder to
Texas.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
DEHHoGRA ~

dent secs nothing to justify this opinion
On the ether hand. the advocates Of peace
able separation are daily becoming more nu-
merous. and they say =" If tits to, be done
when tits done, then 'tis well 'swere done
quickly"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28

PATRIOTIC TEARS At Willard's Washing
ton, the other evening, o lady was seated at
the piano, singing. Gen. Wool, wearing his
button, asked her to sing the Star Spangled
Banner. She did it with admirable effect
The General stood beside her with the tears
running down his cheeks, and as ne turned
to dash them from his eyes that never quail
ed before his country's foes on the field of
battle, the psilor rang with the applause the
song and the scene so well merited.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28

N0TICE.-The following named persons have
IN filed, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court
of Quarter Sessions of Centre county, their petit
tions for License at the April Sessions next,
agreeably to the act of Assembly. of March 2Sth,
1856, entitled eAn Actto regulate the sale of in
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28

sGy In trouble-our Imp. What about ?
He has commenced gallanting sone Of the
young ladies who abound in our town.
Pitch in, 60 it while you are yespg.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
SOUTHERN OFFICES.

lie furtheradded that he sould make no
changes in Offices in the Southern States un-
less those seeking appointment were accept
able to majority of the inhabitants.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28

JNO. T. JOHNSTON, CTR Ses.
mar 2S, 186l.-tc
NOTFCE.-Al applicants names for IL
cense in the above list who have not paid the price
for publishing such application, must do so on or
before the 1st Of April, otherwise all delinquents
will not be published after this week.
j. S. & J. J. BRISBIN,
KURTZ g. STOVER.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
PENNsYLvANIANs AND OFFICE.

An informal meeting of Pennsylvanians is
held to night to discuss the unequal distri-
buttons of patronage. in which the Keystone
State is almost neglected.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
COMMISSIONER CT PATENTS.

The friends of Mr.. Holloway insist upon
his conformation as Commissioner Of Patents,
and there may be quite contest over his
name in the Senate.
THE ORDER ISSUED FOR THE EVACUATION OF
FORT SUMTER,
Yesterday the President issued the order to
Major Anderson to put his command in
readiness to evacuate Fort Sumter, upon the
arrival at that place of United States war
steamer, Col. Lamon, of Illinois, the conf.
Dental friend of the President, was sent
bearer of dispatches to Major Anderson
The evacuation will take place upon the ar
rival Of the steamer which has been dis.
patched by the Secretary of Navy. There is
no intimation whatever, on the part of the
South Carolina authorities, that any attempt
will be made to prevent the evacuation in
such manner as the United States Govern
medt has seen fit to employ. Major Ander-
son will salute his flag and embark with his
command. Major Anderson is ordered to
report North. Ifany ATTEMPT is made by the
South Carolina authorities to prevent the
evacuation in the order directed by the Uni
ted States Government, Major Anderson is
instructed to remain in the fort and open his
batteries upon the city. This, however, will
not be done, as there will be no opposition
to the evacuation on the part of the Secess :
ionists.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28

QUERY.-If the editor of the Watchnsaa
was stuck head foremost into -four barrsl
how would you tell hin from the Dit
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28

sG- Judge Campbell of Alabama, and
Judge Wayne of Georgia, retain their seats
in the Supreme Court at Washington
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-03-28
REMOVAL,

The Centre D emocrat Office will, after the Is. of
April be found in ReyRold's Iron Front room No.
], second floor.