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Are we in Earnest?

Are the Democrats in earnest? This is
question for every man in our ranks to con-
slider. That the party in power are IN ear
nest will not admit Of a moments doubt.
Their representatives in Congress are the
most radical. Their newspapers sre circu-
lated everywhere. They call to their aid
every scheme that ingenuity can devise
The stump, the press and the pulpit are
called into play 10 push forward their oecu-
liar doctrines. And, not satisfied with all
this, they cali to their aid female orators
mobs, and secret organizations; and they
back ali these with the almighty ''Green-
back" While they are doing all this, what
are we doing? What effort is made to cir
late our newspapers, or our speeches in Con-
gress? We do not ask the ministers Of the
gospel to step aside from their sacred call
ing in order to preach politics. or divide the
church. We know that we have the pray
ers of those who are with us, and that is
sufficient. But are. our leaders, ouy public
men, i'll earnest, and are they doing theft
duty? They can learn lesson from the en-
emies of the constitution and the laws
They should seize every occasion to pro-
claim Democratic doctrine-for it is not Of
that kind Of sentimental stuff that excites
the popular feeling of the people, and, al
the same time, blinds their judgment. Ii
t by- reason, va Yeas sasd must be promulgated
III our ranks pienty ut ao.e fIo,
slo,', initiate their abolition contemporaries in
their zeal at least. Let our leading news
papers leave off their winning sycophancy,
and begin 10 talk i'll earnest; and above all
let us unate. Why should the Democratic
party be longer divided it not met with
all its disasters by divisions and contentious ?
In short-let us be in earnest. Let us act.
Let no man, for moment, doubt his inAu-
ence. Every man has his influence, from
the peasant 10 the king. We say, there
tore, to the Democrats in every township in
fhls county-go to work. The spring cleo
tions are coming onv-let us show our power
now. Let every Democrat reason with his
Republican neighbor and show him how his
party is running the. country. In these days
every Democrat should have copy of the
Constitution and Washington's Farewell
Address; and he should use them in his ar
guments with his opponents. He needs no
other Democratic documents, for they con-
tain the whole platform. Then let us 90 to
work-let us begin now. We must be IN
earnest, or be slaves. We have already
been lying too long on our backs, hugging
The delusive phantom of hope. Our enc
mics have almost finished the work of usur-
patton. five expect to have elections here
alter we must go to work in earnest.
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eS-We have in our possession, at this of
flee, samples of sugar and syrup made from
the Chinese sugar cane, that equals the best
sugar and syrup we have ever seen. 1t was
pade, we are informed, by an invention
callen ''Cook's Evaporator." The sugar is
beautiful white, and entirely free from the
acrld taste peculiar to imported sugar. The
cane can be cultivated.in this latitude, and
Will pay better than almost any other crop.
But we refer our readers to the advertise
ment IN another column, and invite them TO
call and examine the samples at our office.
Seed can be procured by applying to J. II.
Schell, Esq, Schellsburg, or George Bly,
mire q Son, in Bedford. In our opinion it
Is worth trial at least.
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Mobbing Newspapers.

1t is becoming the fashion again to mob Dem.
ocratic Newspapers. The plan of onerat;ons
Is Tor the members of the league to supnlv -
squad OF soldiers with liquor. aud then wben
they have become Intoxicated to instioate them
to mob the obnoxious office. In this wav with
IN lew weeks, the Crawford Democrat. and the
northumberland County DemocIat, of this Stato
ana the Mahonng Sentinel, ana The Ohio Foole
OF Ohio have been summariIy suppressed 'r6ns
far tho only redress for these outrages has heen
that secured III the town of Lancaster, the place
OF publication of the Union Eaq1c where tho
democrats retaliated by destroying the dwell.
lngs OF the Abotionists who had been foremost
in instgatng the mob This seems TO he tbo
only remedy for such offences. Tbinos bavc
come to such pass that as against the acts of
the loyal the laws afford no sufficient nrotcc.
ton. In every one Of the Northern States
however, the Democrats are fully match for
their assailants. In Pennsylvania. for examnIe
il it came to blows we could drive the mcn5ers
of the League into the Daleware within twenty
four hours after the first blood was shed. IT,
they are such fools then as to attempt to ;nau-
gurate asystem of Lynch law here thew must
be prepared opay the penalty. For the last
three years the Democrats have made almost
every conceivable sacrifice to maintain order.
They will continue to do SO, so long as they can.
but we assure the men of property and influence
among the members of the League, than there
are limits to their indurahce, and that Demo-
Gratis of the North will not submit to the des-
iructon OF their property without resorting to
measures of retaliation. 1t is absurd to sun- |
pose that one political party can enjoy monop-
oily of mobs and assassination. Democrats have
shown themselves to be excellent citizens mar
vels of obedience to hateful laws-models of
patience under the most offensive insult-but |
after all they are only men, subject to human
infimities, and very prone when smitten on one
check, to hit back instead of turning the other.
Pray let us have no more mobs.-dqe.
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THE GREAT CAUSE.
OF
HsasaR am Misery

Just Published i" a Sealed Envolope. Price Ct,.
A Lecture on the Nature, Treatment s Radi cal
Cure OF Seminal Weakness, or Spermatorrbea in
duced by Self-Abuse Involuntary Emissions. I'm.
potency, Nervous Debility, and lmpedments 70
Marriage generally: Consumption, Epilepsy aid
Fits !; Mental and Physical Incap pacity, Sc.-By ROB
J. CULVERWELL, ~. D., Author OF the Grs,n
Book, &c.
The wor'dIenowned author, in this admirable
Lecture, clearly proves from his own expe,lenca
that the awful consequences of Sef-abuse NAV be
efectually removed without medicine and witbout
dangerous surgical operations bougies instruments.
rings, or cordlas, pointing out a mode of cure at
once certain and etfectnal, by which every sufferer
no matter what his condition may be may cure him.
self cheaply privately, and radically. This lecture
will prove boon to thousands and thousands.
Sent under seal, In plain envelope, to any address,
on the receipt OF SIX cents or two postage stamps,
by addressing the publishers.
CHAS. J. c. KLINE. &CO
1877 Bowery,New York Post Office Box, 1856.
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The Siege of Charleston.

On the 7th day Of November, 1861, a
fleet of war vessels sailed into Port Royal
harbor and attacked and took forts Beaure-
gard and Walker. The country hailed this
triumph as the first step toward the fall Of
Charleston; and so it was. But time has
since proved it to have been a very short
one. Since then, over two years have pass
ed away, and, after several changes Of the
commanders in that department, and repeat
ed attempts to take it, both by land and sea,
Charleston stands to-day as defiant as ever
True, thousands of tons Of iron have hailed
around it, and the big mouthed Parfo. guns
have yonlited their ''Greek fire" into the
very streets of the city. The walls Of Fort
Sumpter have been knocked into a pile Of
rubbish its flag staff has been shot away
and replaced time and again; and yet the
tattered rebel flag is still floating defantly
above it.
During all this time thousands of men
were kept and fed OH the islands alound, at
an expense Of millions of dollars to the gov
ernment, to say nothing Of the enormous
outlay in ammunition and gunboats, built
expressly to take this Gibraltar Of rebellion.
| During the two years past, we have had
the announcement Of its fall dozens of times
in all the daily newspapers in the country;
and Its fall has been prophesied by all the
distinguished individuals in Washington,
from Seward down to Forney, equally as
often. But after all the prophecies, an
j nouncements of its fall, and continual bla-
zmg away at it for months, we are now in
formed that, ''the siege has been abandon
ed for the present"
!. This announcement does not prove that
the siege has not been well conducted, mol
that Gen. Gilmore has not done his duty
for he is one of the best engineers in the
army. But it goes to show US how far we
have got in subduing the South. If it takes
and then the siege is abandoned, when viii
we conquer-when will we suyi,egate these
people? But the siege, although hopeless
from the beginning, was abandoned for an.
other purpose. General Gilmore has beer
sent to bring Florida into the Union; anc
the siege of Charleston is abandoned for Q
still greater enterprise. But this one car
be accomplished-for, has not Louisiana and
tennessee been brought back by proclama-
tlonY And will not these States in connec-
tion with Florida make very respectable
Abolition vote at the next Presidential elec-
tion9 This is the key to all the strategy o.
the Southern departments. The army is
no longer fighting to 'srestore the Ueion, u
nor even to set the negro free. The whole
army of the North, including the army of
Gen. Grant, is moved and manoeuvred for
the purpose of electing an Abolition Presi-
dent in 1864. This is the secret of all the
recent moves.
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COOKS SUGAR EVAPORATOR.
Over 1900 i'm use.

Will manufacture Sugar in so minutes, equal to
the best New Orleans, Evaporates, defcates and
finishes at one operation, is simple and easily man
aged. The only Sugar maker in use five years with
out rival. We will guarantee the Cane moro
profitable than any other crop. For particulars in
quire of J. II. Sche, Schelsbatg, where pure seed
can be had, or of Geo. Blymyer Il Son, Bedford Pa.
Pamphlets furnished free at either OF the above
places.
Samples of the Syrup and Sugar may be seen at
this office.
BLYMYER, BATES y DAY,
Fed. &C. lSGl-2n. Mansfield, Ohio.
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The fltty-Eltth (P. W Regiment.

We were informed yesterday, bv one of tho
local recruiting agents of the State. that the
Doth regiment z. v, Col Dick White, had re-
crulted its full quota, and is now ready. with
iull ranks, once more to enter the fold. There
Is something In the colerity of the recrutinc
which produced this result, which has its share
OF credit as well for the glorious reputation which
clusters around the old organization of the 55th.
as for the enthusiasm of the people in rallv,nr
to Its standard The 55th is commanded bv n
soldier, IN every acceptaton of the title. Dick
White may have personal faults and blemisbcq
OF which we know nothing and which do moi.
concern us; but as a soldier, a leader and an Of
iicer, he has conducted himself in this struoole
SO az to win the confidence of those whom he
leads and deserves the highest applause of the
people whom he serves. The very fact that he
has thus early filed the depleted ranks of his
regiment shows that he has strong hold ON tbe
lighting men of the State, if it docs not prove
that he possesses superior qualifications as sol.
der.
with the 55th thus promptly filed up-with
It's ranks thus early recruited and ready again
for the field, we trust that Col. White will be
ordered tor duty where he can be of the most
service to the Government Wherever there Is
fighting to be dons-hard blows to be dealt out
there, we know, Dick White and those who
follow. his lead, are anxious to be placed. Let
the 55th then, have a place in that army Of
winch the greatest service is expected in the
coming campaign
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SCllELL.-in Schellsburg, Feb 2, Abram
Brewer Bunn, son of John and Catharinc d.
Schcll, aged months and - days.
COLVIN.--ln Scbellshurg, Feb 9th, Cora
BLANCHE. second daughter of John E. and An
M j. Colvin, aged 3 years and 27 DAYS.
BLACK.-ln ScheIisburg, Feb. 10Th, John
Dial,l, son of jeremiah T.. and Mary l.. Blacky
aged ) years and month.
BROAD.--In SchelIsburg, Feb. Goth, Mr.
Samuel D. Broad, aged 43 years, 5 5mcn:Ls and
q days.
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make up the number. Abolition lies are
well nigh ''played out, and greenbacks will
share the same fate. Let us put good men
on our ticket, and then let every man do his
duty. Let no man forget the motto of the
Abolitionists: 'No compromise with trail
TORS" and show them no quarters. The
election of the smallest officer is important
NOW .
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lIEApQUARTERs BIRNEY's DIVISION, !
Camp, January 25th, 1864.

Camp, January 25tL, 1864.
DEAR COLONEL; am in receipt of your "a
vpr of the 22d inst, calling upon me to interest
myself In filling up those gallant regiments OF
my command, composing the Pennsylvania Bri-
gado, that have re-enlisted for the war. and
coming from Pennsylvania have added so much
to the glory Of our good old State, and distin-
gulshed their division so greatly The history
OF the 57th, 63d, 105th and Doth regiments
fennsylvania Volunteers, would be q history of
tins war. Most gallantly have they carried the
coiors presented by the State through the bat
ties OF Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Seven Pines.
Seven days battles, Malvern Second Bull Run.
Chantilly, Fredericksburg, Charlottesville, Get
tysburg Auburn, Kellys Ford, Paynes' Farm.
and on all occasions have elected the hearty
Communications of their division commander
During the past year, aided by the 6Sth, 114th
and l4lst Pennsylvania Volunteers, Pennsylva.
MA has In this old division, composed of regi-
ments from Maine to the Mississippi, stood high
in the estimation Of all. / hope the 57th and
l05th will return with full ranks and with men
who will feel honored in joining the Pennsylva-
MIA brigade, so distinguished as soldiers in camp
or field.
wish 1t were in my power to address and
appeal to our fellow citizens of PENNSYLVANIA to
I'LL up your ranks speedily, but my duties at the |
front forbid it. But am confident that YOUR
officers can do much in making the Pennsylva-
MIA brigades of my division an object Of pride
to Pennsylvanians, and sought for by those vol
untecrs now entering the service. Yours truly,
d, B. BIRNEY,
Maj. Gen. Com. Div. |
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ADVICE To TIE MIsERABLEs.

Those who are afflicted with Scrofula, Fever
Sores, Skin Eruptions Salt Rhcum, Sore Head,
Sore Legs Swelling of the Glands, Venereal
Sores, Pimples Blotches, letters, Chronic dis
eases, Humors Of AL kinds, and have spent large
sums Of money for medical attendance and adj
vertised remedies, and are still uncured we say
use RI Railways Cleansing Syrup, called REM
OVATING RESOLVENT. One to six bot
ties of this extraordinary medicine is warranted
to cure you. If six bottles Of any remedy fail
to furnish satisfactory evidence of cure, stop
it; spend no more money on it. Radway's
Renovating Resolvcnt has cured the worst cases
of Chronic and Scrofulous Sores by Il single
bottle. Let the wise give it a triM.
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Public Sale
OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
The Subscriber, executor of the last will. a..
of Emanul Kegg, late of Colerain Township decd
will sell at public sale, on the premises. in said
Township, on Tuesday the sth day of March. next.
the farm of said decd, being tract of land con.
tanning
SSl Acres & 14H PerChes.
and allowance, and adjoining lands of Simon stn.L-
ey, Abraham Weisel and others. About two rbnn.
dred and thirty five OF said land ara c,aar.a
and under fence, twenty acres of which are me- sdow
the residence is well tmbered. The imnrove me- NJ.
are
Two Story Log Dwelling House,
with back building, STONE SPRING HOUSE.
DOUBLE LOG B.4RyN and other out build
ihgs' also one and half story tenant house with
llame Stable The whole place is well watered.-
ana one OF the first springs in the country rises near
lne M aoor OF the dwelling. There are also two ap-
pie orchards on the nlace. ~f
ANY one desiring good property would do we'll
10 examine this Possession will be given on the LIST
of April next. -N
The terms, which will be favorable, will be made
known on the day of sale.
Sale to commence at IL o'clock
JOHN MOWER, Ex'r
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Snecial Senatorial Election,

HAnRIsBURG, Feb. 22.-The accounts ..,cciy
ca a.. c..l c. .,c inalana aud Armstrong district,
report the election Of DR.. St. Clair to the SEN
ate, in the place Of Col. White, but by great
ly diminished majority.
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IMPoREANT FROM EURoPE.-War commenced.
By the steamer City of Manchester, at New
York, we have stirring news from Europe
The troubles between Denmark and GERMANY
have led 20 open hostilities, and battle has
been fought, resulting in the repulsc of the Aus
trian troops in four attacks.
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We have received 1.-The Culturist," a
paper published monthly by A. NJ. Span
gler, 25 North Sixth street, Philadelphia,
and devoted to the interests of Agriculture.
1t should be taken by every farmer in the
State. Twenty-Five cents and three cent
stamp will pay for ii one year, and will en-
title the subscriber to superb carte dc
vtSite besides. 1t is well worth the money.
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We omitted to notice the Gladys Friend

of this month heretofore. This is a new pub
lication lately commenced by Deacon & Pc
terson. 1t is ladies Magazine and is en-
belIished with the usual amount of engra-
wings and fashion Plates. The reading mat
ter is excellent, and it bids fair to be all that
its title proclaims-The Ladies Friend. 1t
IS published by Deacon & Peterson, No.
$40 Walnut street, Philadelphia, at $500
per year, in advance.
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Letter from Gen. Birney Complimenting
PENNSYLVANIA Soldiers.

The following letter from Gen. Birney was
addressed to Lieut. Col. Greenwalt, of the l05th
regiment Of Pennsylvania Volunteers:
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What They Promised.

THE FRIENDS OF Gov. CURTIN PROMISED THE rEo-
tLe THAT IF THEY WOULD REFLECT HIM, THE WAR
WOULD END IN 80 DAYS AND THERE WOULD BE NO MORE
DRAFTING. HOLD THEM TO THEIR PROMISES
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1864-02-15

The ARCH OF TITUS, AT RoME.-One of
the most interesting monuments of an
cieat Rome, is the triumphal arch erec-
ted to commemorate the conquest of Je>
rusalem by Titus, who after the destruc-
ton of the temple made a triumphal
march to Rome, bringing with him
long train Of captive Jews, and the spoils,
among which we're the sacred vessels Of
the temple. This procession is repre-
sented in the sculptures on the beautiful
arch; which thus furnish an illustration
Of the Bible nowhere else to be found,
these being the only representations that
exist cf the sacred vessels, the table of
the show bread, the golden candle stick
with its seven branches. and the silver
trumpet used by the priests to proclaim
the year of jubilee. The Roman Senate
and people little thought, when erecting
this monument to a deitied emperor, that
they were erecting monument t
the true God, in the verifcation of proph
ecy and divine history. A recent trav-
eler says not one Of the Jews of Rome
of whom there are six thousand, will
even at thiS day pass under the arch G
: Titus, although it spaps one Of the thor
oughfafes o the city; they shun it as
menQri"l Of the subjagation of their n
ton. which las never been retrieve.
AID regard It with aversion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1864-02-15

One day, GOOD many years aoo =,
youag womau k1ocked A. the door ~
\ little cot,ae IN Tho suburbs ne no.
little Town OF Newcastle upon I'vn,-
Tie raock was, lrn,oati.taIy rosnon
dec to, by the opening cf the door
withir. An aged woman, neatly drcss
ed, and who had evident, risen from
her wheel, was thu ,oic ina,st, ar tine
cot
Bless your hcar, ri .a;d tbo
dame. AS she entire. vif, L., vi,itn, d.
and sat down to tie Wheel ,.rain
there must s,uely' be ,..nrfb,nu nar-
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ont,
This might all oe very true, but
there was something on Catharine's
mind which struggled to be ont, and
ont it came.
'.Desr Hannah said sh', seating
herself close by tue dame, and taking
hold Of her hand. You have been a
kind iriend-a parent-tO me since my ,
poor mother died, and | have no one
TO look to for advice but yourself. Fl
have not given William an answer, and
would not untl aad spoken to You;
moro especially its somelhing-as you
once SAID
What did l say, Cathsrine 2 inter
rupted the old woman; nothing
against the man you love, surely. He
is, from ali have seeu and heard, kind
hearted, industrious, aud every way
well behaved
Yes, Haunsh,' replied the woman
'sbut Won once said, after | bad bronght
him once. or twice to see you, th@ you
did not like those-those sort Of
low fits that some lmes ial upon HIN,
even while III Your company. | have
often noticed them since, Hannah,
continued Catharlnp, with a sigh.
Plague on nv thoughtlcss tongue
for saying such a thing TO vcx you, ms
dear child! lie was soldier, YOU
know, a good many years ago-before
he was twenty and fought for hi
country. Pethsps' he may have seer
sights then that made bim grave t,
think upon, without banning him
sell. But, whatever it may be,
meant not, Catharne, that you should
take such a p ,slug word to heart.
he has some h,Jie cares yun ~iIl ca
siIv soothe n'm al AXE tiu happy
As the wo'th> dame sp ke, her Wis
itor's brow gradually cleared. aud, af
ger some further conver,at, u, she lie
the cottage, hghtcned at heart Wit
the though. hat her Old friend appro,
cd of her following tie c"u Sc 70 whic
her incinatiou led her.
.. Catharinc Smith WAS indeed well
titled to pay respect to the counsels
Hannah. The / tier had never ma
ried, and Lad sp.u, the greater part
Ibep lie in the service OF weatI
family at Morpc,b. When sne "
there, the widowed mother OF Cath
rin.o lls.ll died at Newcastle; and,
-. II .xni bt the circumstances, Hann.
:: :: :: !: s: s: :: !: s: !: !: :.
- 60. Oo timing hers
- Xcoaulrle A working life lc
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1864-02-15
Cboitt Ett:r ture.
THE HUSBANDS SECRET.

From Chambers, Miscellan,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1864-02-15
Pen, Paste aud Scissors.

A country dentist advertises that
"he spares no pains to render his. op-
erations sat1 wetory."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1864-02-15

Scandal is what one half the world
takes pleasure IN inventing, and the
other half equal pleasure in believing.