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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-19

We who preach against sin, must denounce
treason as one ef its specific forms, There
is not reason that would urge US to pray
| for the country and for the Government that
! does not call loudly for our adherence of
traitors. With US treason is not mere po-
| litcai heresy. destitute of moral character,
but foul sin, and ii is for want of distinct
conviction Of the true moral character Of this
crime, that we have seen so much vacillation
in regard to il in the loyal States. Because
it puts in jeopardy political inteSests, men
have labored to narrow it down to a political
question. Those who would be shocked at
the bare thought of hesitating in the choice
Of sides in regard to the African slave trade,
or any inferior form of plunder, seem to
think il excusable to hesitate here. And yet
a moments thought would show them that
murder theft, arson, and perjury, on scale
frightfully immense, are all parts of this So
called political question. If there ever was
moral question, touching every virtue and
every vice, pregnant with the fate of millions
living and yet to live, it is that which the
nation is now discussing with the rife and
the sword. Treason against this Govern
ment is treason against God and against hu-
manity, and the Church, reused and infamed
BY this aspect Of it, will fan the fires of
patriotism with the whole breath religion.
No ingenuity OF crime can alter its true
character; no apology can mitigate it,
Treason is only the viler when seen in the
light Of secessionist theory, or when attempt
ed to be excused by the election of Lincoln.
When criminal ambition is strong, reasons
for doing its bidding may we'll afford to be
weak. The leaders Of this rebellion, with
whatever of romance surrounded. by what
ever genius or courage characterized. are
among the worst Of mankind, and should
always be remembered as the deliberate
authors Of the misery now affecting the ma
tion, And il seems to us that whoever now
prates Of peace" or Of " olive branches" !
whoever, by word or deed, in public or pri-
yate, orally or in print, does anything to
weaken ths Government at Washington, to
give aid aud comfort" to the enemies Of the
republic, or to help in the escape of traitor
is, at heart, in sympathy with the basest
treason on which the san has ever shined.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-19

of war;" or some other circumlocution which
shall not say they are free men. Nonsense
Gen. Frement is not the man to become a
slave dealer or slave driver. This is a
slave-driver's rebellion and the I" contraband
of war" plea recognizes kind of right of
property in man as in horses and other chat
tells. Gen. Fremont will not stultify himself
by admitting as right, vhet these slaVe-driv-
ers are fighting for. The moment be holds
slave property more sacred than any other,
be admits Just what the rebels say, viz: that
slave property should have the protecting
care of the Government above all other. But
the department. Of the West" is not involv-
ed ia this stupid, timid-we had almost said
-cowa1dly nonsense. ALL property of reb~
els is declared confscate, and no civilized
law, except the States enjoying sovereignty
by virtue Of their loyalty, can recognize prop
ertY in man. No power exists TO sell or dis
pose Of slaves By virtue of civilized military
law, and they become, by virtue of the act
of confscation, absolutely, what Gen. Fre-
mont declares them, FREE MEN He has no
power, by virtue of his office, to dispose of
them otherwise. II he should sell them, he
deserves to be condemned with the barbara
ans who trade on tie African coast If he
should compel them to labor without com
pensation, be would be seorned by the whole
civilized world. He has done just what hon.
esty, frankness, and military recessity de-
manded. Nothing more. nothing less. The
country and the world will commend him for
it, and be will add to his fame by being the
first to boldly declare such entire confsca-
tion.- Chester County Times
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THE WILDERNESS oE LIE.


yeslI know that this life is a Wilderness dim,
Where the upas spreads many deadly, dark
bough,
And the cold winds are signing sorrowful hynn
As they stir the dark leaves o. er the travellers
brow;
Where the deep, sunless fountains so of look like
tears,
And we meet with the trace of many form
That sunk down for while mid the torture of
fears
When that dark forest bent to the pitiless
storm.
But there's loveliness still in the wilderness dim
For we often may meet with q soul cheering
flower,
While sweet hymn of gladness, instead of the
hymn,
Marbles Hope" from the depth of some rose
wreathing bower;
And when onward we struggle through lnazes Of
thorn,
Some brother, who also is wandering, starts
To our side, and in one blissful moment is born
A dear friendship that never shall fade from
our hearts
So we'll rail not to oft at this wilderness dim,
But as much as we can, give no heed 20 the
boughs
Of the dark upas stirred by that sorrowful hymn,
While we hail the least blossom to twine on our
brows.
Nor forever by upas and night shade will roam
There's garden of myrtle and laurel in store
At the end of the forest where sparkes homo
That our brothers aid sisters have entered
before.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-19
From the Harrisburg Telegraph.
Another Western Vindication.

1t is gratifying to behold the manner in
which the great west repels the attacks that
few interested and disappointed spectators
bad been making on the Secretary of War.
These vindications are the more valuable be-
cause they come from class of maa in
whose confidence government can alone RELY
for support: the great producing and agri>
cultural classes of this still mightier west
We have already quoted largely from nu-
merous of the most prominent journals in
the west, the very clearest yindcations of
the Secretary of War, but the following from
another of the most respectable journals in
the same quarter, is too truthful not to be
placed on the same record in the columns of
the TELEGRAPH. for the purpose of afording
the old friends and neighbors and the great
mass of the people Of Pennsylvania, addi-
tional proof of the high estimation in which
Simon Cameron is held by the people of the
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infections of Liquor,

1t was when maddened by drink that Dr.
Graham committed murder.
Hartley ColeFidge, man abounding in
amia5le qualities, VINO Inherited much of bis
fathers genius, with all his fathers infrmity
of purpose, could never master his propeusi-
ty to drink. lie was scholar, gentleman,
poet and-a drunkard
Edgar Poe-but Why speak of him? The
story of his miserable end is more familiar
to the people even than the melancholy re-
frain OF the @ Raven"
Charles Lamb, the gentle Charles, the
kind. the tender, the beloved, could sacrifice
So much for his sister, but could not help be-
ing carried home and put to bed il insensi-
bic drunkenness.
Douglas Jerrold is a deqotee of gin. For
many years, it Is said, he has teen impair
ing his fine powers by habitual excess in
drink.
Byron, Burns, Steel, Hone. and host of
other names, eminent or ilustrieus, ya;gbt
be added to the list Of distinguished drunk-
ards. Burns, we are confident, had not died
in the prime of life, 4 defeated beart-broken
man, bis destiny all unaecomplished, if he
had not been addicted to conviyial drinking.
And who knows for bow much of Byron's
reckless verse the world should curse the gin
bottle?
In our colleges, is not the secret demiiohn
one Of the perpetual anxie:ies Of president,
professor, and parent? At our fashionable
parties, is campagne--one cf the vilest Of
drinks moderately Consumed Do net our
grand banquets generally degenerate inFo
occasion of disgusting excess? Are the sons
of leading citizens the most temperate Of our
youth ? Is it poor women who buy brandy
drops by the pound2
Talk no more of shutting up only the zo,c
groggeries. All groggeries are low, and all
grogg is pernieious, whether slipped by gem
tie men. sucked by ladies, OF swilled by the
"dregs of the people."-L1fe Illustrated
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-19
Missouri.
A LOOKER-oN'

No part OF our country presents greater
points of interest at the present time, than
Missouri. The recent proclamation of Gen.
Frem ont has turned all eyes in that direc-
tion. None condemn bis declaration of
martial law. 1t was not day too soon
His warning that all traitors in arms within
tbs military lines, would be tried By court
martial, and, if found guilty, shot, is the on
ly mode of treating this piratical rebellion.
None condemn him for this obvious, wise
and humane decision. The personal and
reel property of rebels is pronounced confs-
cate. This is also approved by the loyal
part Of the country.
In the midst Of this general approval,
comes up 9 faint rumbling cry of dissatisfac-
ton because the slaves of rebels are declared
to be FREE MEN. Why in the name of our
country, is this kind of property to be held
more sacred than any other? Are they not
laboring to raise provisions for the rebels ?
Are they not employed on their Notifications
and even in military capacity? No other
" property" can be so inpor tant to the rebels.
Yet we have some thin skinned individuals
who demur to this manifest duty of the bold
mcuntaineer commander Of our Western
army. They want the same thing done, but
they want it CLOSED over with /" contraband
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-19
The New Treasury Notes.

The new Treasury notes are in a state of
forwardness under the direction of the Amer
ican Bank Note Company. All the notes
are guarded by an iudestructible green ink,
which effectually protects them against the
photographers and counterfeiters. The $5
note is embellished on the left margin with
full length figure Of America" standing
on a globe with the motto g E Plur16us
Ununa, and on the right portrait of Alex
ander Hamilton.
There are FIVE plates Of los, four notes
OH each, made payable at the places specified
above, and printed in the same colors as the
hves. On the left is an admirable likeness
of President Lincoln; in the centre the
American Eagle, and On the right full
length figure representing Arts.
Five plates of eos, payable as above, and
in the same tints, in the centre of which is
a full length figure of justice. The other
parts Of the notes are filled with com bina.
tion Of a geometrical lathe work and other
securities against counterfeiting,
The small denominations are payable on
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-19
Beeons Centre County, Penna Thursday Morning. Sept 49, 1861

demand, and will be ready for circula ton in
a very short time.
In addition to these notes, the following
7.3 interest notes, payable three years after
date, the interest payable semi annually, are
in the course of preparation, and will be
issued early in this month.
Fifties distinguished by large engraving
of the American Eagle; one hundred dollar
notes, which will be ornamented with an
engraving Of General Scott, the best and
most life-like portrait of the original that has
yet been issued. The. five hundreds have a
portrait Of Washington In the centre, on the
left figure of Justice, and on the right
figure of Fortune.
The $1,000 note has fine portrait Of
Secretary Chase; the S., 900 note has pic
ture of an Indian woman supporting the
arms of the United States, with an appro,
pirate background and figure of Justice On
the left.
The $40 interest notes specify on the
face that they are convertible into twenty
years 6 per cent. United States Bonds, and
also state the interest per day on notes Of
each denomination.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-19
A Touching Appeal for the Union.
The Russian Minister, Mr.. De Stoeckl,
had an audience of the President, end read
to him the following despatch
TRANSLATION |
Sr. PETERSBURG, July 10, 1S6.

ST. PETERSBURG, July IL, 1901.
MR. De SToEcKL, &C., &c.-Sm From
the beginning of the conflicts which divides
the United States of America, you have been
desired to make known to the Federal Gov
ernment the deep interest with which our
august master was observing the deyelop-
ment Of crisis which puts in question the
prosperity and even the existence of the
Union. The Emperor profoundly regrets to
see that the hope of a peaceful solution is
not realized, and that American citizens al
ready in arms against each other are ready
to let loose upon their country the most for
midable Of the scourges of political society,
a civil war. For the more than eigh ty years
that it has existed, the American Union
owes its independence, its towering rise, and
its progress to the concord Of its members,
consecrated under the auspices of its illus
trious founder, by institutions which have
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-19
THE PRINTER-FIEND

The night was dark-and not star
Peeped through the gath ering glo ON,
And silence brooded DER the type
In the composing room.
The printers had to supper gone,
And vacant were their places,
When through the door villain crept,
And stole d ick Johnson's spaces
Q. fouIest wrong beneath the sun.
o, deepest of disgraces
The darkest crime that can be done
Is that of stealing spaces.
When the forgiving angels pen
All other sin grasses,
Alone, untouched, shall still remain
The sin Of stealing spaces.
Dick went to 's lunoh,,' and left his case
Filled-running oer-with letter,
And thought he would return again
When copy should get fatter.
When he came back he took bis place
Again before his cases
You should have seen his attitute
When he beheld his spaces
1t was no time for charity
Or other christian graces;
He wildly cried-s' I'll dot the eyes :.
OF him who stole my spaces =
The fend still lives and walks the earth,
Ard so must walk forever!
He cannot die-a wretch like him
For rest awaits him never!
And printers, for long years to come,
VIII tremble az their cases,
Well knowing that MS spirit still
Is fond of stealing spa ceS.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-19
Secession.

The suns hot rays were falling fast
AS through Southern city passed
a man who bore, midst rowdies low,
a banner with this strange motto
Secession!
His brow was sad, his mouth beneath
Smelt strong of fire at every breath
And like a furious madman rung
The accents Of that unknown tongue
Secession
In happy homes he saw the light
OF household fires CLEAN warm and bright /;
Above the spectral gallows shone,
And from his lips escaped groan-
Secession
" Try not that game ~ Abe Lincoln said,
Ozark lower the thunders overhead
That mighty North has been defed,"
But still that drunken voice replied
Secession
''0h pause" the Quaker said, and think
Before thee leaps from off the brink p
Scorn was in his drunken leer
And still he answered with sneer-
Secession
:" Beware the pine trees bristling branch /!
Beware the Northers Avalanche
And that was SCOTS restraining voice;
But still this was the traitors choice
Secession
At the close of var, as toward their homes
Our troops as victors hurried on,
And turned to God thankful prayer,
A voice whinsd through the startled air
Secession
A traitor by soldier keen,
Suspended by the neck was seen,
Still grasping in his hand of ice
That banner with this strange device
Secession
There. to the mounful gibbet strung,
Lifeless and horrible he hung,
And from the sky tn ere seemed to float
A voice, the angels warning note--
Secession.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-19
Major General Commanding.

BGE 1t has never been positively known
how much Arnold received for his treason
Nor will it. probably. ever be known how
much the rsbel government pays its ''peacsn
emissaries at the north. But it is knogn
that Arnold was always despised by those
whom he served. So will these s'psace"
traitors be despised by the rebels. They
will kick the M when they get through Eg;n
them.
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By Request.
Be in Time.

The voice of wisdom hear,
Be in time, be in lime,
The voice of wisdom hear,
Be in time,
10 give up every sin
In earnest now begin,
For the night will soon set in,
Be in time, be in time,
For the night will soon set in.
Be in time.
Backslider dost thou hear,
Be in time. be in time,
Backslider dost thou hear,
Be in time,
Thy sinful course forsake
Thyself to prayer partaks,
Thy deathiess soul at stake,
Be in time, be in time,
Thy deathless soul at stake,
Be in time.
Though late you may return,
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Should you the work delay,
Be in time,
Should you the work delay
And squander lifo away,
Death viii be a solemn day,
Be in time, be in time,
Death win be solemn day,
Be in time.
O.! should the door be shut,
When ycu come. when you come,
o! should the door be shut,
When you coge,
Should God in thunder say
Depart from me away,
0 it will be to late to pray,
Be in time, be in time,
O!itwill be to late to pray.
Be in time.
Ye who are young IN years.
Be in time, be in time,
Ye who are young in years,
Be in time,
You say you'er in your bloom,
And tar from the dark tomb,
But mind your day Will come,
Be in time, be in time,
But mind your day VII come,
Be in the.
The gospel strains at hand,
Be in time, be in time,
The gospel strains at hand,
Be in time,
Behold your station there
While Jesus pays the fare,
And yell al Vpite in prayer,
Be in time, De in tinic,
And we'll eli unite in prayer,
Be in time.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-09-19

rG% A few months since, all secessionism
was crying for war, now they are crying for
peace. and in less than sixty days they will
be crying for quarters.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7. 1861

~ S~N1s, CSPV' - tSVA'
The Secretary Of State of the United
States is authorized by the President to ex-.
presss to Mr.. De Stoeckl, Envoy Extraordi-
nary and Minister Plenipotentiary of his
Majesty the Emperor Of Russia, his profound
sense of the liberal, friendly and magnani-
nous sentiments of his Majesty on the sub.
iect of the internal differences which for a
time have seemed to threaten the American
Union, as they are communicated in the in
structions from Prince Gortschakof;, to Mr..
De Stoeckl. and by him read, by His Males
tvs direction, to the President of the United
States and Secretary of State. Mr.. De
Stoeckel will express to his Government the
satisfaction with which the PresidenbTegards
this new guarantee of friendship between
the two countries, which had its beginning
with the national existence of the United
States. The Secretary of State offers to Mr..
Stoeckl renewed assurances Of his high con-
sheraton. WM. II. SEWARD.
Mr.. EDWARD SToECKL, &C., &c.
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From Gen. Rosencrans's Column,
Another Victory in Western Virginia.
FLIGHT OF THE REBELS UNDER FLOYD.
Capture of His Camp Equippage, Bag
gage, Ammunition, and Peg-
sonal Property.

OUR LOSS FTFTEEN KILLED AND .SEY,
ENTY WOUNDED.
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