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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01

SoUTH CAROLINA, having convicted
her rogues, is disposed to be merciful
in punishment. The Governor has
pardoned +. B. Cardoza, ex-State
Treasurer, and Robert Smalls, ex.Con-
gresham, both convicted of embezzle-
ment in the State courts, and sentenced
10 the Penitentiary for term Of years.
They are colored men and were mere
instruments of the infamous carpet-bag
reign that so desolated and robbed
that State. No doubt this fact con-
trolled largely to secure clemency
from a Democratic executive. The
other thieves, such as John j. Patter-
son and the gang that trained with
him, will be allowed TO run, and so
long as they will keep themselves at a
respectable distance, will be allowed TO
escapethe South Carolina penitentiary,
whatever their fate may be elsewhere.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01

THE twenty-sixth annual conclave
of the Grand Commandary Of knights
Templar and appendant order of Penn.
sylvania is to take place in the asylum
Of Allen Commandary at Allentown
on the 9th of May. The arrange
ments have been completed and the
indications are that this convocation
will be very full and present one Of the
most imposing displays Of the Order
yet made in the State. On the 29th,
there will be n review and parade of
the subordinate Commentaries, for
which great preparations are being
made by Commentaries in Philadel-
phia, Pittsburg, and throughout the
State. During the session an election
of Grand officers will take place, and
several amendments to the constitution,
and other important measures will be
considered. We are not aware that
the Commandary of this place will be
represented in any considerable num-
bers.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01

An unusually warm summer i pre-
dicted by Professor Piaxzi Smith, the
astronomer royal Of Scotland. He has
ss bis predictions on the records Of the
temperature OF Edinburg as registered
during the last forty years by the earth
thermometor Of the observatory of that
city. These observations show, he says,
that great heat wave comes upon the
earth without presumably from the sun
about every eleven years and II appears
that the next heatwave may be ex.
pected in the summer Of this year.
Professor Smith thinks those seasons
are likely to be elowingly hot, and the
following winter exceptionally mild.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01

GES. JAMES SHIELDS has been APP
pointed agent TO prosecute the claims
of Missouri against the Federal Gov
eminent. These claims are very large
and the position TO which the honest
old veteran Is chosen is one of great
responsibility, and we trust will also
be one Of fair emolument 10 him per-
sonally.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01

In this weeks DEMOCRAT we pub.
lish the great speech of Senator Wal
lace. 1t will repay careful reading,
and furnish clear view of the impor-
tant issues under consideration in Con-
gress. The impregnable position of
the Democracy in demanding free elec,
tions, and subordination of the mill
tary to civil power in time of peace,
is powerfully discussed by the Senator.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01

THE New Orleans Times favors the
removal of the scat of government
from New Orleans to Baton Rouge,
and urges the Constitutional conven-
ton now in session to take action to
that end. Great cities are not per-
haps desirable places for State govern
ments, but if the object of the removal
is to get rid of rogues, it is useless.
This class of patriots will travel as
readily to Baton Rouge, as they do to
Harrisburg in this State, in pursuit Of
the plunder that is supposed to be dis
tributed by State Legislatures.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01

THE committee to investigate char
ges of bribery in connection with the
Riot Bill, do not seem to have made
any progress, or even determined the
form the investigation is to assume.
The chairman, DR.. Gatchell, and DIR.
Doyle of Huntingdon favor confining
it to members alleged to have been
corruptly approached, while others are
in favor of following the precedent
adopted in the Boom investigation, by
examination of all the members of the
House in alphabetical order.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01

the same form it passed the House,
without any amendment, and was
sent to Mr.. Hayes for his approval
or veto on Monday. That fraud
has not disappointed his stalwart
masters, but has returned the bill
with his veto. Thiswill intensity the
struggle, if it does not result in great
Inconvenience and disaster TO the
military arm of the public service
The Democrats have met this issue
entirely as question Of principle, and
cannot afford 10 surrender under any
circumstances. The rights of the pco-
pie must be rescued from executive
and military encroachments. The
ballot and bayonet must be separated.
The military must be subordinate 10
the civil power, or our republican
government is n fraud, and not what
id founders intended it to be in it, in.
stitution: 1t is not n mere political
question to determine which political
party Is to bc benefited, but one Of
grave and overpowering importance,
whether our government is the mere
play-thing Of the Zone man" power
TO weld rs the commandcr.in.chicf of
the army to control the elections Of
the people, as his interest, or the politi.
cal interests Of his party may deem
proper. In such an issue, the Demo
crats, the true friends of republican
government, cannot reccdc, no matter
what may be the consequences now or
in the future, and We trust they will
not. The pretense set up that mill.
tary interference is already sufficiently
provided against; that supervisors
and marshals are necessary to guard
elections; that legislative attachments
to appropriation bills is wrong aud
revolutionary, is mere bagateHe. We
have had too many practical illustra.
tions, to accept that kind Of stuff now.
The army has been used unlawfully
aud tyrauically TO control our cleo
tions. Supervisors and marshals have
been stationed at our polls TO aid the
perpctration of frauds. Legislation
has been made by attachment to ap.
preparation bills, ever since the founda-
tion of the government, and by no
party more frequently than those who
now make the objection. Indeed some
of the oppressive measures now in
question we're enacted by that party,
by attachment TO appropriation bills,
and for which he, who now fraudu.
lently holds the veto power, voted rs
member of Congress.
But it is not q matter of wonder
that Mr.. Hayes, independent Of the
desire to crafty the Radicals, should
have some affection for the measures
the Democrats desire to repeal. They
were the foundation work upon which
the great fraud was built which placed
him in the position TO WELD the mega.
tive power of a lawful President.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01

CHAIRMAN SPEER has called a meet
ing of the members of the Democratic
State Committee at the Bolton House
Harrisburg, on the 9TH of May; at 10
o'clock A. NJ, to fix n time for holding
the State Convention, and the transac-
ton of other important business.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01

Mr.. George Hopes not only has the
largest and finest hotel in the State, bat
Also truly wonderful hen. A the frui,
of this hen he is able to serve up 70 his
guests egg which measure sIGl inches.
Oh, at this grand hotel
All can live In bliss,
When they can fare high every day
Upon such eggs hs this.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01

NEw BLAsKB FoR CoSsTABLEs RE-
ruESs.-Judgc Cummin, Of Lycoming
county, feeling the necessity Of reform
in the matter of constables' returns, has
prepared q ncw blank form upon which
constAbles Of that county henceforth are TO
make their returns. The form is spoken
Of highly, and there may be features in il
which will commend themselves 10 the
judges and constables Of this county:
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01

The collection Of carpet rags for the Y.
h' {, a. carpet is proceeding satisfactor-
lily. They will be gathered together this
week and taken % the weaver. The
total amount will no doubt exceed the
number Of pounds required.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01

The mercantile Grm Of Wolfe, Potter
& Co., Of Snow Shoe, dissolvcs partnership
to-day, and those elegant business men,
Aessrs. James Sommeryille and y. w.
Crider, Will assume control, under the firm
name Of Sommeryille, Crider & Go.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01

The gentlemen who occupy Offices in
the Court House all purchased new hats
Saturday afternoon last.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01

CHOSEN BY fraud himself, Hayes
desires the perpctuation Of the fraud
machinery for bic successor.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01

Mill Creek, Huntingdon county. had
: blaze the other day which resulted In
the destruction Of large coach and
wagon mandatory.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

Go to McQnistion's for your carriages
II you want good article.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01

Any Constable falling 10 make this re-
turn, - required BY Law, is liable 10 IN
dicimeat and severe penalties. Any Can
stable making false return is liable 20 IN
dictment for The high crime Of perjury.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01
THE RETURNS.

Retailers Of liQuor-U ndor this item
must be given the names Of all persons in
the bailivick engaged in retailing liquors,
whether licensed or not.
Retailers Of merchAndise-Here must be
given names Of all retailers of merchAn-
dice, whether licensed or not.
Roads and bridges not kept in repair
II there are no defects TO report, the word
"nune" is 70 be written.
Index boards not up at the intersection
Of public roads--Thit Is t. be carefully com
piled with, and defects must be remedied.
Deer or other game killed or sold out Of
season--Sames Of offenders names Of
witnesses
Fish caught, or sold, or offered for sale.
in violation of lAw--NAmes Of offenders ;
names of witnesses
Gambling bouses-Names Of offenders /;
names Of witnesses.
Disturbance of the peace at elections
Names of offenders names Of witnesses.
Vinous, spiri;uous, malt or brcwed
liquors, or Admixtures thereof, sold with
out licenscs-Namcs Of offenders names
Of witnesses.
Ninous, spirtuous, malt or brewed liquors,
or any admixture thereof, sold on Sunday
Names OF offenders names of witnesses
Vinous, spirituous, malt or brewed
liquors, or any AdmiIture thereof, sold to
minors-Nsmes Of offenders names Of
witnesses.
Vinous, spirtnous, malt or brewed
liquors, or any admiKture thereof, cold on
an election day-Names OF offenders !;
names of witnesses.
Vinous, spirtuous, malt or breved
liquors, or any admixture thereof, sold 10
any person visibly affected by intoxicating
drinks--Names Of offenders names Of wit
nessee.
Keepers Of public houses knowingly al
lowing or permitting any spirituous OF malt
liquors, wine or cider, TO be drank on or
within their houses OF premises on Sunday
Names OF offenders namo Of witnesses.
Intoxicating drinks wilfully furnished,
By gift or otherwise, for use rs . beverage
10 any pcrson Of incorporate habits, to
any minor, TO any insane persons, or TO any
person when drunk or NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Of offenders names of witnesses.
Selling or delivering Intoxicating liquor
to person having the habit Of drinking
liquor to excess, after notice In writing not
TO do 20 IL given--Names of offenders
names of witnesses.
The return l. signed by the Constable
and certified ~ follows:
Lrooxssa couxys. -
--------, Il the ahevs named naastahis. hav.
rearn and being daily swsrn In wpsn csmst dgd dsss
aud Say that hs said return srtsl4a i rsFrca ~
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01

Judge Dean, al the Huntingdon county
court, recently, In sentencing two persons
found guilty Of jumping on coal cara and
throwing of Is much a. they could carry
away, warned ell persons guilty Of such
practices that he would hereafter send all
convicted of the offcnse TO The peniientiAry.
The railroad company has suffered much
loss in this respect and are determined 70
put stop 10 the practice.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01

A medical examination Of the members
OF Company ID, National Guard, Of Hunt
ingdon, WA Instituted on Tuesday morning
Of last week by the efficient Surgeon Of the
Fifth Regiment, DIR. George f. Harris, Of
this place. Fif,y-one Of tho ffty-eight
members Of the Company passed the exam
inA,ion. Ii is announced that DR.. Harris
will conduct the examination Of Company
c, Of HollidAysburg, this evening.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-01

Ing thls----3ay ef----. Is-, signed Ais ssreFalas
resarn. and htine daily In grn csst dld dsgss
and say that hls ssa return Constable i zaa
true b Tie test e his tno~tsaes and belief. anA he
farther =slsh thai thsfs h Place IN ths baiiutok
Kept an manaisea vtolstia ef ths lass ruenlzt.
ing the slss u uqnoF IN this UoIamanwaaith excezt
- befsahsfore returned ~ hln. 10 tAs best 81 -
knoeleazs sad belief
An q aAleh ss eeftlasA
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-09-26
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

Quebec Two inches of snow fell at
Mount Louis this morning.
London: The handicap race at New
market to-day was won by Fortitude;
Lord Cline second.
The cotton operatives on the strike
at Ashton resume work on Monday at
five per cent. reduction.
London: The two year old colt Maccolo,
after winning the sweepstakes over
the Bratby course was bought by Ten
brock for 435 guineas.
New York: During fire in West
Fortieth street to-day, Mrs. Schwab and
son were probably fatally injured by
jumping from a window.
London: The bullion in the bank of
England has decreased to el20,0O0
the past week. Proportion of bank re-
serves to liabilities at SOL per cent.
Providence The United States prac-
tice ship Minnesota broke from her
moorings this morning in Newport har-
bor, and went ashore at Fort Adams.
Simla: The force under Gen. Baker
reached Kushi yesterday afternoon.
Yakoob Khan's envoys had an inter-
view with Sir Frederick Roberts, and
assured him of the ameer's friendliness
and willingness to be guided by British
advice.
Stanley is at Sierra Leone, gave his
name as Swinburn, and invested the
expedition with so much mystery and
secrecy that the steamer Albion on
which he and his party arrived was In
danger Of being stopped by the author
tiles. Stanley then declared himself
and his purpose.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-09-26
The South American War.

Panama, Sept. 16.-The Star and
Herald says that during the attack on
Autofagasta, Chill, by the Peruvian
ironclad, Huascar. "a torpedo'was launch
ed against the Chilian transport Abtas.
After proceeding q short distance the
torpedo turned, heading direct for the
Huascar. A young officer, seeing the
peril of his ship, leaped overheard and
meeting the torpedo, changed Its course
and 1T passed under the stern If the
Huascar. The captain Of the Abtas
was reported to have been wounded in
the fight and a number of his men and
officers killed.
There is not a dollar III the Peruvian
treasury and the future has been antici-
pated up TO the end of November, and
s5, 900, 900 are due the banks and 9TH
ers for war expenses. The soldiers are
without pay and promise soon to be
without rations. The Banco Nacicnal
is closed and several Of the directors
and ex-dIrectors are in prison, charged
with issuing paper to the amount Of
80, ,665, 900. The government has
guaranteed the over issue, and an as
sessment on the shareholders will fur
nIsh the funds sufficient to pay the de-
! positors and other claimants
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-09-26
A Bulldozed Postmaster.
New York, Sept. 25.-The Times

New York, Sept. 25.-The Times and
Tribune specials furnish additional de-
tails of the shooting of the Blackville
postmaster. They state: The former
incumbent of the position was removed
for incompetency. and improper per-
formance Of duty fully established by
q long report to the postofiice depart
ment made by special agent. The ap-
pointment of Nix, colored man was
deeply resented by democrats, and SEN
ator Butler made charges Of incapacity
against the man which his own letters
Just received at the department, and
describing an attempt to assassiuate
him, are enough to disprove the shoot
ing was done without a particle of pro-
vocation, cody, deliberately, in broad
day. The aim was bad, or this would
have been another tragedy. Democratic
local officials refuse all redress to the
wounded postmaster. All that can be
done, apparently, is to close the post
office and punish the democratic as
sassins Of Blackville by a mild process
of decreasing their mail facilities which
1t is understood the department will do.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-09-26
Germany and Austria.

Berlin, Sept. 5.-The semi-oficial
North German Gazette says: "The Inn
portance of political relations between
Germany and Austria has continued
to increase In the last few years. 1t
was, therefore, an absolute necessity
that the chancellor should be assured
Of the permanence Of the existing
friendly relations. The news Of An
drassy's resignation made great inn
preston upon him, and on inquiry into
the causes and results Of this res!gna-
tion, 1t waslso important to him that
he was not satisfied with the written
information on the subject, but entered
into direct communication with
Andrassy and his successor and obtain
ed the assurance of the good will Of
Austria from the highest authority.
The exchange Of views, which took
place, afforded complete satisfaction to
both partles. Identically the peaceful
policy of the two empires, and the mu-
tual friendly understanding regarding
their economical interests, have, by
means Of conferenees Of their leading
ministers. againn received perfect
guarantees which Is afforded by mutual
confidence and good WILL"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-09-26
ABDUCTION.
A Little Girl Enticed from Home and
- Concealed.


A Little Girl Enticed from Home and
- Concealed.
Buffalo, Sept. 25.-On Tuesday last
Charles E. Schuyler, of Little Falls, a
telegraph operator, called on the daugh-
ter of one OF the prominent citizens, at
her school. Schuyler represented to
the girl that he was in the employ of
her father, who had been injured by
the falling Of a building and wished to
see her. She accompanied Schuyler to
the place where he said her father was
lying, and as the two entered the room
he locked the door and told her she was
a prisoner until money had been paid
him. He then forced her to copy the
following part of letter to her father,
which he had written:
Dear Papa-I ask you to give this
man Eve hundred dollars, for unless he
raises that sum within a week he Is
ruined. He pledges you his word and
honor that it shall be returned to you
in sixty days. For this loan he has no
security to offer except myself, whom
he has in keeping. He must have this
sum Immediately, within week. So
long as it is thought that you intend to
pay this sum, just so long shall I be
kindly dealt with"
Buffalo. Sept. 26.-The young lady
whose attempted abduction was sent
to-day, is Miss Emily Davis, youngest
daughter of Townsend Davis.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-09-26
POLITICAL.
The Outlook in New York.

New York, Sept. 25.-The CONNER
cial Bulletin, strong anti-railroad
monopolist Journal, says: Cornell's
letter of acceptance Is as satisfactory
an enunciation OF the principles re-
lating to the railroad question, as any
mere words could be, and that Robin
sons letter accepting denomination is
remarkable for the absence Of one word
relating to this question, notwithstand-
ing the very pronounced utterances of
the Syracuse platform concerning it.
It thinks 1t is hardly conceivable that
the omission of any allusion to such a
conspicuous issue can have been other
wise than designed.
The Tammany boilers are very active
ly organizing In other parts of the state
as well as in this city, and 1t is believed
can command $4,000 votes against
Robinson this year, and against Tilden
himself if he should be renominated.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-09-26
Scratching Cornell Advised.

New York, Sept. 25.-George Wn.
Curtis, in Ha1per's, this week, advises
republicans disaffected with Cornell, as
follows: sThere is but one way In
which they can vote so as to defeat
the machine, and at the same time
keep New York republican. 1t is the
only way In which an individual vote
can affect the party management for
when the party managers discover that
II they outrage the convictions Of the
party followers, those followers will
not follow, the managers will take
heed. To republicans, therefore, re-
solved not to vote for Cornell, because
they regard his nomination as blow
to the best interests Of the party, our
advice is not to vote the democratic
ticket but to make their votes count for
republican principles and against re-
publican mismanagement, by scratching
the ticket. Should the whole ticket be
defeated, they would not be responsible
for any results of the democratic sue
cess. If the whole ticket be elected,
they would have done what they be-
lieved to be best for the party and for
the country, and they would have
learned courage, which is the great
need of our party"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-09-26
sou,h carolIna Pastime.

New York, Sept. 25.-The 1rib,tne's
Washington special says: A telegram
received to-day from Collector Brayton,
at Charleston, s. c., states that yester-
day Deputy Marshal Davis arrested j.
B. Panther near Spartansburg, ). G.
Panther gave bond and was released,
A few moments later Davis and Pam
ther had fight, in which Davis was
dangerously wounded In the thigh.
Panther then fed. Davis called for
help to arrest him, and two
colored men endeavored to stop
Panther, but failing, one of them,
Andy Westfleld, shot him in the leg.
Panther is at liberty, and the colored
men were arrested and put in jail. The
collector fears they cannot be protected
by the United States, as Davis seems to
have had no right as deputy marshal to
call mem to his assistance, and yet
they considered they were aiding him
officially to prevent escape.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-09-26
A Strange Manifesto.

Paris, Sept. 25.-The Ga,lois- pub
fishes a communication denouncing the
intrigues of Senior Gorilla and other
republicans in Paris, and states that
they are about to issue manifesto in
such vague terms as to be acceptable to
the republicans, internationalists and
communists alike. The Ga,tlois ex-
presses regret that the French govern
ment shuts its eyes to facts tantamount
to conspiracy against its friendly SOW
ereign, and says that by doing so the
government will, sooner or later, expose
itself to remonstrances which it should
carefully avoid.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-09-26
The President a, Neosha Fails.

Neosha Falls, Kan, Sept. 26. The
presidential party arrived here at 10
O'Clock this morning. Elaborate pre-
parations had been made for the recep-
tion of the party. The president will
proceed at once to the fair grounds,
where the usual welcome speeches will
be made by Gov. st, John and Mr..
Wooden, ex-member of congress. The
utmost enthusiasm and good feeling
prevails. The president will deliver
his youngstown speech, with some
modification, and at six O'Clock will
leave here for Emporia.