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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

The work of the Republican State
Convention may be summed up as fol-
lows; Grant and the Unit Rule for
Judge Of the Supreme Court. Hon.
Henry Green, of Northampton coun-
ty. by acclalnation for Auditor Gen.
eral, Hon. John Lemon, of Blair coun-
ty, by > vote of 15s to 93 for J. A.
NJ. Passmors, of schuylkill county.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12
BELLEFONTE PA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY H. 1880

The National Democratic Commit
tee will assemble in Washington on
the 26th Of this month, and proceed
to select q place and time for the hold
ing of the National Democratic Con-
vention. The committee is made up
as follows:
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

Our neighbor of the Bellefonte Re
publican is in bad humor over the
course pursued by the delegates from
this county to the Republican State
Convention, and earnestly demands an
explanation. He charges them with
a fragrant disregard of the wishes of
the party in voting for instructions
for Grant. They did this in the face
Of Q ballot for President taken by the
committee which elected them, that
stood % for Blaine, 4 for Grant and /
for Sherman. The gentlemen are duly
warned that their reasons for their
course DIST be complete and satisfac-
tQry IL they expect future favors from
the party. The demand for an ex-
planation seems reasonable enough in
the light of the facts stated by the
Republican, but the reply of the
naughty delegates will probably be,
in the famous words of the late Boss
Tweed, "Well, what are you going to
do about it?'
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

Mr.. BENNETT, of the New York
Herald, has started subscription for
the relief of the suffering in Ireland
with the generous sum of 100000.
Mr. Bennett deserves his large wealth.
He is no niggard in its dispensation
when called upon to relieve suffering.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12
Charles Stewart Parnell.

1t will be very generally regretted
by all who sympathize with Ireland
in her terrible distress-and their
name is legion-that the great Irish
agitator should, by any act or word
of his, have retarded the substantial
manifestation of American charity
which was spontaneously flowing out
to his starving countrymen. While
no one questions either the sincerity or
patriotism of Mr.. Parnell, there is a
growing beliefthat he regards the ques-
ton of land tenure and the eextirpation
of Irish landlords as of more impor-
tance than the alleviation of the suf-
fering and misfortune which have
overtaken countless thousands of the
peasantry of this unfortunate Island.
Few men charged with an eleemosy-
nary mission, have been accorded SO
attentive and intelligent hearing as
was given Mr.. Parnell on his arrival
in this country. He was everywhere
greeted with the utmost enthusiasm and
the responses to his pleas for aid were
liberal in the extreme. But as it
happens Mr.. Parnell is not the only
one who is moving to the relief of
famine-stricken Ireland. The Ouch
e.s of Marlborough, the noble wife of
its Lord-Lieutenant, has organized
what is known as the Mansion House
Committee, and has appealed to the
whole charitable world for aid. The
Irish Home Ruler with wretched taste
has been guilty of attacking the mo-
tives of this committee and in his pub.
lie addresses has openly accused the
Duchess of using the money which
has generously been placed at her dis.
posal with the design Of perpetuating
the destructive landlord system, and
for other improper purposes. This
charge of sir. Parnell's was met by
the emphatic denial of some of the
most distinguished prelates of both
the Established and Roman Catholic
churches in Ireland who bear willing
testimony to the fair and impartial
manner in which the fund Is distribu
ted. 4 few days ago the New York
Herald opened a subscription and it:
editor headed the list with the prince.
ly sum of one hundred thousand dol
lars. In this country where Jame:
Gordon Bennett is known, it is enough
to know that he becomes responsible
for the distribution of the money that
comes into his hands. Mr.. Bennett
does not do things by halves and hi:
personal supervision is an earnest oI
the satisfactory manner in which the
money will be used. But Mr.. ParnelI
has denounced this magnificent dona.
ton as an advertising scheme. In
this last act of folly the gentleman
has surely overreached himself. He
lost many friends by his unwarranted
TRADE against the Duchess of Marl'
borough and in this diatribe anent the
editor of the Herald he has done
much to destroy that confidence in hi:
own integrity which is so essential to
the success Of his mission.
| TuWs .rw.tar 80 eLs pnnnIitnav x.la ..
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

THE third,term idea grew wonder
fully in favor last week. No. Repub-
lican opposes it now except Blaine
and Sherman. They still claim some
respect for the "unwritten law" as well
as for the counsel of Washington on
retiring from public life.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

Mr.. CoNKLISG announces that he
is not candidate for the Presidency,
and will in no event allow himself TO
be presented for the Chicago nomina-
tion. He also says he is in favor of
Grant, and will give him the whole
weight of his influence. New York
may therefore be considered certain to
emphasize Cameron's victory in Penn
sylvania, and together, give Grant the
leading cards at Chicago. .
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

The parade made by the late Re
publican convention in favor of "a
pure and free ballot" would almost
tempt one to forget the unclean source
from which ii came. 1t is difficult to
realize that such utterances could
come from the party that stole the
Presidency and have yet exhibited no
shame in having the stolen goods in
possession-that have year after year
employed Gopher Bill" and an army
of FOUNDERS and repeaters to pollute
the ballot and falsify the honest result
of elections in Pennsylvania.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

If Don Cameron and his Pennsyl-
vania convention are not more honest
" committed to Grant and the third
term than to the "honest election"
plank of the platform, the distinguish
ed traveller may have occasion to pray
the good Lord to save him from hyp-
ocrites and liars, about the time he
emerges from the Chicago convention.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

THE Committee on Agriculture in
the House of Representatives has
reported bill creating the Agricul-
tural Bureau into an executive de-
partment of the Government and pro-
viding for Secretary of Agriculture
with the same compensation as the
Secretaries of the other departments.
1t also provides for an assistant Secre-
tary at a salary of $1,000 for veter-
mary department in charge of Vet
erinary Surgeon at $4,000; for a divi.
sion Of entomology, under the direction
of an Entomologist at $1,000, besides
the necessary clerical force to put the
machine in working order.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

Ir is said that two or three hun
dred families of Quakers from Phila-
delphia, propose to form a colony in
Minnesota next spring. The commit
tee sent out to prospect for an eligible
location, after visiting Texas, Kansas
and Nebraska in the performance OF
their duty, finally made choice of Cot.
tonwood county, Minnesota as afford
ing the greatest inducements of soil
and location.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

THE borough and township elections
will take place on Tuesday next.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12
The Centre 9emutrat.
Terms $3.50 por Annum, in Advance
Thursday Morning, February IL, 1880.

s. 7. sHuaeRr and r. u. FORSTER, Editors.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-02-12

The plan adopted by Mr.. Ruther-
ford b. Hayes to renew the commits
sion of J. Madison Wells as surveyor
of the Port of New Orleans, if not en-
titled to the respect of the Senate for
ingenuity is certainly entitled to their
contempt for impudent hypocrisy.
Being pretty well assured he could
not pass the old Presidential thief
through the Senate and thereby con-
tlnue TO force the Government 10 pay
the reward of villainy for which he
only should be liable, he hit upon the
sharp dodge Of nominating the son for
the vacant Office. The car marks,
however, were too plain. The name
Of Wells in connection with Hayes
was too familiar to go unchallenged.
1t is not likely the appointment will
ever reach a confirmation.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-01-06
wheeling Daily Register. 3Oth ult.)
The Springer Heirs.

A representative Of the RegiJter yes
terday discovered another heir to the
Springer estate, in the person OF Mr..
John Sheets, OF Cincinnati, who is en-
ployed as driver of horse car No. 8. in
this city. Mr.. Sheets is descended from
the Springers by his maternal grandma
ther, and is quite confident of coming in
for his share of pie.
It was generally understood that a
meeting of the heirs living in this vicin-
ity would be held ct Moundsville yester.
day, to decide upon q course of action,
but few, if.any, went. The meeting was
engineered by DR.. A. j. Leyda, whos
wife is one of the heirs. The reportEr
met veral "heirs apparent" yesterday,
and inquired why they were not at the
gathering of the clan, and their reply
was that "whatever was done they would
come in for the benefit Of" or in other
words, il any good resulted from the
meeting they would get full benefit.
In the minds of some there is belief
that 1869 is not the proper date Of the
lease, as has been published, but 1859,
which would make the expiration of the
80 years lease fall in 1868. "But when
ever it is," said another, 81 would sell
my chances for $40 and feel rich, aud
am heir direct, too"
There are number of heirs Of the
SPRINGER estate living in Monroe Coun-
ty, and they assert positively that they
have evidence to maintain their claims to
a portion of the fortune. The estate lies
in Wilmington, Delaware, and is worth
barrels Of money, but
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-01-06

eE The lncorporatols Of the Bellaire
4 Southwestern Railway Company give
notice that books will be opened for
subscriptions to the capital stock OF the
road, on February Z, at the following
places, for the purpose OF constructing
the second division from Woodsheld to
the Muskingum River: AT the Office Of
said Company In Woods6eld, Monroe
County, Ohio; at the office Of Dr.. A. c.
ARMsrRoYG, Lewisville, in ssid county
at the store OF PoBlNsoN & Son Stafford,
In said county; at the store of TAYLOR
Il Son, 10 Sarahsville, Noble County,
Ohio; at the store Of WV. GLIDDEN,
Caldwell, Noble County, Ohio; at the
store of s. B. PHILPor & Son, Summer.
Geld, Noble County, Ohio; at the store
OF c. WERNEcKE, Harrlettsville, Noble
County, Ohio; JACOB HAMrLroS's, Le-
compton, Monroe County, Ohio; at the
Office OF II. B. VINCENT, McConnells-i
vile, Morgan County, Ohio; at the store
OF w. F. RoBrNsoN 4 Co., Beverly,
Washington County, Ohio.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-01-06

EF The officers of the new railroad
from Bellaire to Woodsfeld have large
fght on hand with TIE SPIRIT OF De.
MocRAcY, through the Monroe Gazette -
The battle wakes hot.-Guernsey Times
This paper has no fight with the rail-
road, neither has it any fight with
MOONEY and MORRIS. That is the shape
they try to have the controversy as
sumo. They are not the railroad. They
are simply the servants Of the stockhold-
ers, and as such must obey orders and
render an account of their trust, or it
will be made for them. The right-of. way
fos and grounds necessary for
buildings on their farm aud many other
matters enter into the controversy, and
the belief here is, that the gentlemen
won't explain voluntarily. But public
opinion, before many days, will compel
them to state fully all the facts. Qaib-
bles and svasions will not be swallow wed
The truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth Is what the stockholders
demand and intend to have.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-01-06

~ Rev. GEORGE VINCENT, President
of Franklin College at New Athens,
made US pleasant call last week. This
College was opened In 1926 and is one
Of the best institutions OF learning in
the State. In the Alumni VIC notice the
names Of quite number OF disting guish-
ed men: Hons. WILLIAM KENNoN, ST.,
and WILLIAM KENNoN, Jr., of ST.
Clairsville; Hon. WILSON SHANNON,
Hon. JOHN WELsB, Hon. JOHN A.
BINGHAM, Hon. VIM. LAWRENCE, u. s.
Senators EDWARD CowAN, JOSEPH Fow-
LER, WIN. SHARON, and many others who
obtained correct instruction at that H.
stitution.
Young ladies and gentlemen who de.
sire to enter College where they can
have superior advantages should attend
this one. 1t is located in the town of
New Athens, Harrison County, and is
only Is miles from Wheeling and not
much further from Cambridge, on the
Central Ohio Railroad. Boarding can
be obtained at from 81 Is to SO 80 per
week; in clubs from 81 80 to % 90
per week. For Catalogue containing
full information, address Rev. G.. C. VIM
CENT, New Athens, Harrison County
Ohio.
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Written for The Spirit of Democracy.)
NEW YEARS DAY.

Wintry winds blow cold and drear,
New Years day once more is here,
The old year eighteen seventy-nine is ended.
And many Joys and sorrows are with it blend
cd.
Many that last New Years were joyous and
gay. te
Have, with the old year, passed away;
Many homes in our land will be lonely to-
night.
From the want of loved ones laid out Of sight
We should be thoughtful to-day, yes, and
thankful too,
That we've lived to see the old year through;
DER,
And resolve that we will live better than here.
tofore.
If you hold grudge at neighbor or friend,
Approach and cordially your hand extend;
Let not ill-will in your heart have sway,
Be at peace with all mankind to-day.
If you are topper, resolve that you
Will drink no rum the new year through,
For the drunkards are travelling dangerou.
road;
Repent. ere through eternity, you reap what
you have sowed.
If you blaspheme, and take Gods name in
vain,
From that sinful habit resolve to abstain,
And on New Years day of eighty begin
To abandon 80 useless and vile sin.
Let those to-day who have enough and to spare
See that they with the poor divide and share;
Grasp not 50 tightly the dollar and cent.
For all we call ours tere is only lent.
LIDE GRAY.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-01-06
The Tax Question.

SUNsBuRY TOWNSHIP, Dec. "a, 1879.
MIR EDITOR: AS good m any of our
tax payers are grumbling over their taxes
being higher this year than usual,
and are disposed to censure our Trus-
tees for making heavier levies than are
required, l desire through the columns
of your paper, to give a statement Of
the le7ies Of 1878 and 1879, so that the
blame (if any there be may rest where
IL belongs. The levies for 1873 were
One mill for road purposes.
One-half mill for township expenses,
.One-ffth mill for bridge purposes
Making tax of 81 10 on every 81.
900 Of taxable property.
The levies for 1879 were:
One mill for road purposes.
One-half mill for township expenses.
One-firth mill for bridge purposes.
One-fourth mill for debt fund.
Making tax Of 81 95 on every S1,-
600 of taxable property.
A difference Of 25 cents of tax on
every $1,000
The Board of Education levied for
1878, as follows:
Two and one-fourth mills for School
Purposes. -
Three. eighths o. mill for Contingent
Purposes.
Making tax of 80 624 on every 81, )
900 of taxable property.
In 1879 the Board of Elucation levied
two and one-fourth mills for School Pur-
poses.
Three mills for Building Purposes
Making tax of IS rs on every L.
600 dollars A difference of So 124 on
every 1000 dollars.
Thus it will be seen that while the
Trustees have only increased the tax at
the rate of Is cts on the 1000 dollars,
the Board of Education has increas-
ed it at the rate of 50 l2t on the 1000
dollars
For which additional tax Districts No.
2 and 8, have each new school house
Hoping this statement may satisfy
some it not ali Of our x-payers, l re-
main, Yours truly,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-01-06

EvThe Bellaire Correspondent Of the
Wheeling Register, 81 inst, pays DR..
STEWARD the following deserved compli-
ment:
"Dr. G. W. Steward, legislative dele
gate from Monroe county, called on Us
yesterday The Doctor is comparatively
a young man and judging from what
1--WE can read in face should say that
he will represent Democratic Monroe
WE'LL He declined to be interviewed, but
any one who has ever heard of sold
Monroe" will know that he is Democrat.
ic to the backbone. He was on his road
to Columbus to join the legislative ses-
sion, which c,nvenes In that city on
Monday next. He wouldn't 'sgo back
on the returns" when we referred to the
Maine muddle, and his face fairly flush.
ed with excitement when we referred to
the "stiff upper lip of Governor Garce-
Ion. We expect good record from
DR.. Steward, and we are sure his con-
stituency will not be disappointed.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-01-06
PROBATE COURT.

Dec. 29-Thos. Martin, Admir- of the
estate OF Evan Haney, deceased, who was
Guardian Of the minor children Of Jacob
Miller, decd, filed his final account of
said Haney as such Guardian hearing
continued.
E. E. Hutchinson, Guardian of the
minor heir of Eliel Joy, decd, filed his
second account; hearing continued.
Thos. Martin, Admir- OF tle estate Of
Evan Haney, decd, obtained an order to
sell real estate. Jacob Fleming, E. E.
Hutchinson and Adam Messner we're ap-
pointed appraisers.
Thos. Martin. Admir- of the estate Of
William Nicholson, decd, obtained an
order to sell real estate. c. Knowllcn,
Thos. Chrsty and VIM. Westbrooks
we're appointed appraisers.
Dan1 Fankhauser, Admir- of the estate
of R. Sieber, decd. obtained an order to
sell real estate.
Dec. 30-A hearing on the claims of
the estate of jacob Mangold, decd, will
be had on January 26, 1880.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-01-06
SOMETHING About THE NEW R. R.
How it Benefits the People.

The Woodsfed Immense
Stock Of Bankrupt Goods be sold AUCTION and bought
Since the opening the w. R. R. have noticed with pleasure the
changes line Business kind has
revived the people Monroe County longer shut from the rest Of
the world and forced take such produce anG
their goods merchants fit ask In addition this the railroad
affords quick and cheap which outside parties
bring their merchandise right homes healthy lively
competition trade that necessarily goods The great
give people opportunity hyng their foot prices one half less
humbug Being personally acquainted gentlemen having charge OF the
sale. confident will be conducted And all
goods warranted Posters
the place Of the sale yourself Of this
opportunity to save MONEY!
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-01-06
Calais Literary.

CALAIS, ONO, Jan. 8.
Calais Literary Society met Tuesday
evening, and after miscellaneous exerci-
ses debated the following question:
Resolred, That intoxicating liquors
have been more destructive to the hu-
man family than war
Affirmative, j. W. Buckingham and j.
B. Scofeld; negative, Jas. H. Hamilton
and p. W. Hannahs.
The following is the programme for
Tuesday evening. January $3.50. Qles-
tion:
RESOLVED, That America is at the ze-
NTH OF its glory
Affirmative, C. McMullen and S. u.
Logan; negative. R, W. Scolield and R,
G. Coultas. P. W. HANNAHS,
r o. WEIR, Sec. President
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-01-06
wheeling Live stocA Market.

Hogs-Hogs are coming in slowly, as
the farmers are holding for better prices
Packers are offeriag 81 to 4.50, and a,
these figures large number of good
hogs would be snapped up if brought in
but farmers think they are justified in
holding for 5, as corn is cheap and
hogs continue to grow in weight with
good feed this warm weather. Packers
say they can't see their way clear to pay
IS, with the present condition of the
general meat market.
Beeves-Fat cattle are scarce and in
good demand. Quotations still 81 to
44c.
Sheep and Lambs-As long as the
market is so we'll supplied with poultry,
6sh and offal, the demand for mutton
and lamb will be limited. No change
in quotations for last week.
Calves-Tbe demsnd for veal calves
is limited. but the supply is always
short at this time OF year, From 4 to
IS is the range, owing altogether to
quality.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-01-06
A swindle on the Agriculturist.

The latest "racket" on the farmers is
the "census taking" A gentlemanly
fellow drives up with blanks for statis
tics of the farm-bushels of wheat, num-
ber OF cattle raised, acres under cultiva.
ton, etc. Between the tables and the
foot Of the page, where the farmer signs
his name attesting the statement, is q
blank space, whose existence is accoun-
ted for affortling room for miscellaneous
In a month more the far
mer receives notice from a neighboling
bank that his note for $50 dollars is due.
He knows nothing of the note, but in
vestigation shows that the "census ta-
ker" has filed in the blank with prom.
ise to pay, which, being now in the hands
of an innocent holder, must be paid by
the unlucky dupe.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-01-06
OBITUARY..

DIED.-CARRIE JOSEPHINE, daughter
of JOSHUA and MARIA KEYsoR, of Suns
bury township, aged II months and
days, died on the .26th ult. CARRIE was
q sweet little child. The parents have
the heartfelt sympathies of their friends
in this, their sad bereavement.
A mound is in the graveyard,
A short and narrow bed;
No grass is growing on it,
And no marble at its head;
Ye may 60 apd weep beside it.
Ye may kneel and kiss the sod,
But ye'li find no balm for sorrow
In the cold and silent clod.
There is anguish in the household,
It is desolate and lone,
For fondly cherished nursing
From the parent nest has flown.
A little form is missing,
A heart has ceased to beat,
And the chain of love lies shattered
At the desolater's feet. ]. L. q s. Z.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-01-06
Profitable patients.

The most wonderful and marvellous
success, in cases where persons are sick
or wasting away from a condition Of
miserableness,. that no one knows what
ails tdem, profitable patients for doctors
is obtained by the use of Hop Bitters.-
They begin to cure from the first dose
and keep it'up until health and strength
is restored. Whoever is affl cted in this
way need not suffer when they can get
Hop Bitters. See other column.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-01-06

MARRIED. 20, 1879, by
Rev. WM. RIEcHENMEYER. Miss LOUISA
STAdHER to Mr.. JOHN KRrEaNER.
December 25, by Rev. c. AULEEBAcH,
Miss KATE ScBNEIDER to Mr.. ALBERT
AULENBAcu.
December rs, 1879, by Rev. L. B
KING, at the NJ. E Parsonage, Bealls-
vile, Miss KATIE SEAL, of Belmont
County, to Mr.. WM. r. MEEK, of Mon
roe Comfy.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-01-06

EFWs are adding the names Of new
subscribers to our list every day.. The
people want news and know they can
find It In TIE SPIRlT's columns. We
publish news as 1t comes to as, but al.
ways aim to do equal and exact justice
10 every one. Should we do injustice to
any one, We stand ready to make the ne
oessary correction Immediately, when
satisfied that the publication, complain
ed Of, was not strictly correct.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1880-01-06

EEEncampment No. 207 ]. 0 o. F.
at Clarington. elected the following off,
GERS at their last meeting: c. P, HENRY
MAuRY; H P. W. H. RUrrER; S. W., j.
C. DuERR; Scribe, JAMES RUrrER; Treas
urer, ". SCHNEIDER; j. W., ADAM DIE
TRICK.