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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26

EITHER the Republican Congress,
in 1873, lied outrageously about Gar.
field, and spread the lies wropgfully
upon the records, or they must &C.
knowledge that he is unfit to be Presi.
dent of the United States. Which
Republicans will please answer the
conundrum.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26

SHARON, the Republican Senator
from Nevada, who in his six years
term has only been in Washington
each year long enough to draw his
pay, is n candidate for reelection.
His money bags may retain him in
the sinecure.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26

GENERAL" WooDFoRD was intro.
duced to his stalwart admirers at the
Republican meeting last night as the
man who had courage enough to go
to the South TO prosecute the CHS
holm murderers. The trouble with
General" Woodford Is that he did
not have courage enough to go to the
South when Northern generals were
needed in that section of the country.
1t is very absurd to talk about the
courage of paper general fifteen
years after the war.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26

The Hancock Legion Of Bellefente
won The universal plAudis Of all who
saw them in the procession on Tuesday
night Their beautiful uniform and unique
torches their soldierly bearing and pre-.
ciuon in march and their elegant appear
ance generally oaptivated every body. As
Gov. Curtin remarked 10 them, they look
ed just as well Is they ought 10. After the
meeting they paid their respects 70 Hon.
X. Milton speer at the Bush House, 10
Gov. Curtin, who appeared in response 10
their call, when ]. L. spangler, KsQ.,
briefly addressed them. They then re-
paired 10 the BrockerhoEr House and sa-
luted Hon. d. +. Myers and Col. Dcchert.
and were addressed by Mr.. Myers and
George r. Barrett, Jr., ESQ, when they
marched like old veterans 70 their club
room and disbanded. We venture the
prophecy that they will not be cclIpsed by
any similar company anywhere.s
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26

with the government and has rendered
service thousand fold over all that
his education cost not only by great
and heroic deeds in war, but by his no
less brilliant recognition and support
of the rights Of the citizen in time of
peace.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26

lT is said Gen. Grant predicts that
the vote of New York will be given to
Garfield. Gen. Grant and his friends
are not much TO be relied on in proph-
ecy. They made sad failure in
Chicago, and it will no doubt be equally
marked in New York.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26

The result of the deliberations OF
the olisssn coauty Democratic Con.
vention on Tuesday last will be hailed
with delight all over this Congression.
al district. The sturdy Democrats Of
Clinton have honored themselves by
honoring Governor Curtin and the
thanks of Democrats everywhere are
due them for the emphatic and unani-
nous manner in which they have pre-
sented him for Congress. 1t is graft
flying to see that the vote at the pri-
maries was unusually large and that
this second presentation Of the distin-
gulshed gentlemen for Congressional
honors comes directly from the people.
The convention at Lock Haven on
Tuesday ratified the choice of the
people and Gov. Curtin was placed in
nomination by acclamation. 1t now
remains for Centre and the remaining
counties of the district 10 come to the
front and do their share in righting
the great wrong done a great and
good man. In the meantime, all hail
gallant Clinton
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26

JoHS SHERMAN has made Gar.
field spec ch, and why should he not
speak for the bribe-taker? Are they
not birds of a feather"-both equally
concerned in the larceny of the Presi.
dency-boih profting corruptly by
the positions they hold ?-one in Con-
gress selling appropriations at the rate
of $1,000, the other in the Treasury
trading for dries by deposits Of the
public money in National Banks.
Yes, ii is perfectly in character that
John should speak for Garfield, who
by his efforts as one of the visiting
statesmen at New Orleans, and subse.
qucntly as one of the s to Z commits.
sion, inaugurated fraud and placed
the means of boundless wealth in the
reach of John. Yet neither of them
are now happy. The people are de-
manding settlement, and an honest, pa
triotic soldier statesman is brought
forward to see that it is fairly made
As was to be expected, these honest
speculatprs are not satisfied with the
choice. John objects to Gen. Han
cock on account of his education, not
withstanding it was acquired by close,
comprehensive study in the same
school, and on the same terms, in
which the Sherman family, including
honest John himself, we're educated.
Il is true this school at West Point,
besides sending out many very great
and honorable men to do honor to the
country and protect its institutions
from thieves and scoundrels, as well as
from invasion and wrong, has also
turned out good many very mean
and scaly fellows, amongst whom may
be classed some of those, who after
acquiring an education at public ex.
pense, instead Of going into the ser.
vice of the country according to con.
tract, resign and enter the slums of
party politics in pursuit of plunder
and pelf, in the attainment of which
no means are too base, no law or insti-
tuition too sacred to restrain their van
dalism. This class had striking il.
lustration in 1875, and John Sherman
filled the bill. He now sneeringly
refers to Gen. Hancock's education at
West Point, at government expense,
and appears to be incapable Of taking
in the fact that Hancock, besides
qualifying himself for eminent civil
service By study Of the institutions Of
Ihs country, kept bis engagements
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26

HANCOCK FAR AHEAD OF THE HreHEsr.
"A Presidential vote was taken among
the passengers on the 40 A. NJ. express
train last Monday morning. The train
consisted Of six cars and carried 1876 pas
sengers. The following was the result Of
the vote, which shows a wonderful pre-
Ponderenee Of public sentiment in favor of
the candidate whose record as soldier is
so superb and As civilian 50 pure Han
cock, 250i Garfield, 90; Weaver, 35.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26

Our thanks are due to Senator w.
\. Wallace for copy of Stilson
Hutchins' Political Manual as we'll as
for other favors.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26

The monument to the memory of
the late Oakes Ames will cost about
$4,000. The Boston Post says Gar
field ought to contribute about 1929
towards making up the amount, but
rs he might want it "to 60 as loan"
he will not be asked to do so
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26

DEDIcATIoS.-The new edifce Of the
"Church of the United Brethren in Christ, -
situated on Buffalo Run, Patton township,
Centre county, Pa, will be dedicated 10
the service of God, on Sunday, Sept. ~,
1880. Services commence at 1890 A. ".
All are cordially invited 10 attend and
witness the solemn exercises.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26
Democratic State Ticket.

ToR SUPREME JuDGE,
GEORGE A. JENKs. u jefferson County.
ToR AUDIrOR GENERAL,
ROBERT p. DECHERT, Of Philadelphia
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26

NINETY cents a day, payable in
store orders, is the kind Of protection
that some of the laboring men of
Centre county now receive.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26

Yesterday afternoon the Republicans
erected : grand stand in front Of The First
National Bank, and three arches on tho
streets Il The Diamond, preparatory to the
jubilee lzst night. We have no doubt their
orators shouted themselves hoArse for their
candidates, but It occurred TOO late fcr as
70 give any particulars Of The dem0nstra-
ticn, except that The arches we're not Al all
ornamental. They looked more like signs
for barber shop than any thing else 70
which they ca g compared.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26

AuGrsT CoUBT.-The following Com
monwealth business has been transacted
by the present Court
Commonwealth vs.. John DugAn, mali
cious mischief. True bill. Defendant did
not appear.
Same vs. John Seibcrt, fornication and
bastardy. Defendant plead guilty. SEN
fenced.
Same vs. Harry Hockenberry, fornica-
ton and bastardy. Defendant plead guilty.
Sentenced.
Sams v. Charles Smith (coloredA. lar
ceny. Bill Ignored BY the grand jury.
Same vs.. Abe Armstrong, fornication
and basiArdy. Defendant plead guilty.
Sentenced.
Same vs. Harry Warner, fornicatiou
and basiardy. Defendant plead guilty.
Sentenced.
Same Va. II. II. Montgomery, assault
and battery. Defendant plead guilty. Sem
tenced.
Same vs.. james Nolan, fornication and
bssiardy. True bill. Defendant not ar
rested.
In the Common Pleas.-Simon Fried
man vs.. Daniel Chandler Plaintiff suffers
non-suit
Traverse jury discharged Tueaday after
noon. Grand jury still in session as we go
70 press.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26

THE German defections in the Re
publican party of Ohio are so num-
erous as to create serious alarm TO the
DE Golyerites. The services of Secre-
tary Schur. are demanded to arrest, if
possible, general stampede to Han
cock, but it is said the Germans are
not in Schurz's pocket this season and
are likely to discount his efforts.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26

We have received from Hon. L. 4.
Mackey, of Clinton county, four vol
umes containing memorial addresses
delivered in the House of Representa-
tives upon the lives and characters of
Hons. John L. Leonard, of Louisiana
Frank Welch, of Nebraska, Terrence
J. Quinn, of New York, and Gustave
Schleicher, of Texas, deceased men,
bers of the forty-fifth Congress. Mr..
Mackey will please accept our thanks.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26

We are more than pleased to sec
that our friend j. G. G. Whaley, Esq.
editor of the Clinton Democrat, was
nominated for the legislature by the
Democratic County Convention of
Clinton on Tuesday. This is deserv-
ed recognition Of the valuable services
Mr.. Whaley has rendered his party
and his exceptional fitness for the
position. lie has been in the thickest
of the fight for many years and this
compliment at the hands of the party
does not come any too soon. He will
strengthen the ticket and will be tri-
umphantly elected.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26

SHERMAS's stumping tour, since he
has held the purse strings of the gov
ernment, has been made in government
vessels along the Atlantic. 1t is now
suggested that 10 order to save the
campaign party fund, he now explore
Lake Erie and inspect the light houses.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26

SOME wise Republicans argue that
if the Democracy are successful they
will repeal the tax on whisky and
tobacco and thereby embarrass the
government. Certainly, the Republi-
cans will not weep over such result,
and the Democracy will have to stand
any embarrassment they bring upon
themselves.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26
ELEcrORS-AT-LARGE.
WNHaNaH-


ELECTORS
Dist. Dist
|. John Sleyin. u. George A. Post
,. Edwin \. Pue, ~ A. NJ. Benton,
4 John NJ Campbell, Il. J. r. Linton.
I. Gllles BALLET, lS. John > Miller
:. John n. Mofiet, ~. J. q. SaXton,
g. Edwin Naldnn, ~. e. VI Bower
Z. Nathan C. James, -. !. A. J. Buchanan,
s. G.orge FilbrTt, - Christopher Msgce,
=. james q. Mesparin, -. Robert NJ Gibson,
lu. Alfred J. Martin, -. Thomas Bradford
II. Adam GerrinKer, -. Harry ". Wilson,
Il. Frank Turner, 90. Samuel Griffith,
IL. =, j. birmingham, =. J Ross Thompson.
IL. II T.. Davis,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26
Che Gentre 4emutrat.
Democratic National Ticket.

ToR PRESIDENT,
WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK Of Pcpn.yl,ania.
ron VICE PRIsrDrST,
WILLIAM II. ENGLISH, Of Indiana.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-08-26
NO. 30.

The DEMOCRATIC MEETING AT UNION
vILLE.-The Democracy Of Unionville and
Union township deserve great credit for
the denomination Of last Saturday even
ing. The meeting at that place was the
largest ever held in the town. The torch
light procession was very fine and extort-
ed many complimentary expressions even
from Republicans. In addition 10 the
local club Of over one hundred, there were
delegations present from Huston, Miles
burg and Boggs. Milesburg and Boggs
had one hundred and fifty torches in the
procession. After parading through the
principal streets, the meeting was organiz-
ed in the square at the public school build
ing. The assemblage was called 10 order
by Chairman Patrick J. Mcdonnell, and
the following officers Of the meeting were
appointed: President, Samuel Brugger;
Vice Presidents, A. X. Hall, John SPOTS
and John Bing; Secretaries, X. L. Cam
bridge and 5. X. limerick. Mr.. Brugger
opened the meeting with few very ap-
propriate remarks, and introduced Hon. G.
7. Alexander as the speaker of the even
ing Mr.. Alexander stepped 10 the front
and entertained the assembled mass Of
people in speech Of great force and elo-
quence. He discussed all the issues before
the country in the present campaign in a
e.. L Il 4
Mr.. Alexander had concluded Maj. 4. II.
Forster was called upon by the crowd.
He responded TO the call in short speech,
which was we'll received, and the meeting
adjourned with hearty cheers for Hancock
and English. A good result may be ex-
pected from Bald Eagle Valley In Novem-
Der. The Democrats are alive in thA, part
Of the county.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-08-25

PLAGIARISM. Of course, if minister
has been detected in stealing a lecture or u
sermon, the suspicion will always rest up
on his efforts; but full proof should be at
hand before the standing of minister is
lowered by the assertion, "he stole that
production"
"Unconscious theft" may result from
a memory that retains words as well as
ideas; and a hasty critic will fail to note
the original thoughts in finding fault with
the borrowed adornment. But | fail TO
see how splendid memory will forget so
easily what is original and what is bor-
rowed; and while the speaker is fully
conscious of using ideas and words from
others, yet he uses them only to put the
delicate bloom upon his luscious peach,
while the learned critic loses the taste of
the fruit in fault finding.
One word in conclusion. Condemn in
the plainest and strongest terms the whole
sale or retail stealing of sermons or parts
of sermons. Condemn in equally emphat-
ic language the Learned critic" who,
because he recognizes in sermon deliv-
cred something MS he has heard before,
pronounces that sermon stolen. Give
acceptable ministers proper credit, for be
assured their success is owing not TO pla-
giarism, when practiced, but in spite OF
it, Philadelphia MeLtodiSt.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-08-25

A BUSY FAMuY.-A case of assault aud
battery, in which farmers sons were plain
tiff and defendant respectively. was on trial
in this vicinity, says the Detroit Free Press,
and the plaintiffs lawyer was very anxious
to make out that the defendants family
must have seen the fight which took place
just outside the kitchen door. The defen
dant's mother being on the stand the law
yer began:
"Well. where were you when the first
blow was struck"
Down cellar skimming milk and tying
cloths over my preserve jars she replied.
"Where was your husband?"
HE was in the barn mending the har-
ness and greasing the wagon"
where was your daughter SarahP"
Sarah was in the north bedroom
changing the pillow-cases on the spare
bed.n
"And where was Jane?"
"Jane? She had run over to a neigh
boris to borrow some coffee and a nut
meg"
Lets see. Haven't you sister living
with you9"
YES sir. She was sewing carpet bags
upstairs"
"Ah! she was? You have Younger son
named Charles, haven't you?'
Yes, sir, and he was sailing the sheep
across the road"
Just so. You are very busy family,
| see. suppose even the dog was very
busy at this particular moment"
Yes, sir, he was Old Bose was down
at the gate looking towards Detroit for
one-horse lawyers"
That closed her testimony and settled
him more than n foot.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-08-25

AN UNEXPECTED RESPONSE Preachers
in the frontier settlements have had often
ludicrous experiences. must hold
the attention of crying babies and keep
their own gravity in circumstances both
awkward and ridiculous. Occasionally
the strain is too great, and they surrender
to the situation. An eloquent episcopal
clergyman was ignominiously driven from
the pulpit by a donkey.
He was favorite preacher with the
frontier families, for he depended little on
manuscript, and used familiar phrases and
illustrations which interested them in his
sermons. In enforcing the lesson of a
sermon, he was earnest and practical and
made direct appeals to his hearers. On
one occasion, during the summer, he was
preaching in acrowded schoolhouse. The
windows were open, and cattle were
browsing on the shady side, Among them
was a donkey, which having drawn one
of the families to the meeting. had been
turned loose to browse. The preacher
was ending his sermon with, And now,
beloved, what think ye of these thingsp"
At this juncture the donkey put his head
through the open window and gave a
most unearthly bray. The preachers self
possession wavered. and hands and hand
kerchiefs went up to The faces of the con.
gregation.
The silence grew oppressive; but the
preacher managed to add, 81 say, my
brethren what think you of these thingsP'
to which the donkey responded by sec
ond bideous bray. 1t was too much for the
nreachpr and hearer In a minute the ser.
mon was ended, the congregation dismiss
ed, and the people gathered in groups out
side, convulsed with laughter,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-08-25

A NOBLE BoY.-A distinguished author
says: IL resolved, when was a child,
never to use word which l could not
pronounce before my mother without of
Tending her. He kept his resolution,
and became pure-minded, noble. honor
ed gentleman. His rule and example are
worthy of imitation. Boys readily learn
a class of low, vulgar words and expires
sions which are never used in respectable
circles. The utmost care on the part of
his parents will scarcely prevent it. OF
course, we cannot think of girls as being
so much exposed to this peril. We cannot
imagine decent girl using words she
would not give utterance to before her
father and mother. Such vulgarity is
thought by some boys to be smart" the
next thing to swearing and not so wicked.
But it is habit which leads to profanity,
and fills the mind with evil thoughts. 1t
vulgarizcs and degrades the soul, and
prepares the way for many and fearful
sins which now corrupt society.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-08-25

Perfectly ripened seeds of different
plants vary greatly in their terminating
force. Some seeds, such as angelica, cof,
fee, etc, must be sown soon after they are
collected; others, like the China aster,
alder, birch and sycamore, will rarely
germinate the second year; while others
retain the power for an unknown period.
Although. when kept under the most fay
orable conditions, certain seeds may be
made to produce plants when very old the
average duration of vitality in the seeds of
some of our cultivated plants has been
found about ms follows: Artichoke, five
years; broad bean, six; beet root, five
cabbage. five; carrot, four; cucumber,
five; lettuce. five; maize, two; melon,
five; radish, five; onion, two; parsnip,
two; peas, four or five; spinach, five; to-
mato. five; turnip. five; egg plant seven
endive, nine; parsley, three; strawberries,
three. Seeds containing the least abumen
retain their vegetation power the longest.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-08-25

CURIosITIEs OF FIGUREs.-Here's a Gu
riosity for little students: The multipli-
cation OF 9S765432l by As gives 44,444,-
444,445. Reversing the order of the
dgits, and multiplying 1234567S9 by 45
we get result equally curious 5,555, ,555,-
sos. If we take l234567S9 as the multi
picand and enterchanging the figures of
As, take So as the multiplier we have
another remarkable product, 6,666, ,666,6O6
Returning to the multipicand first used,
98765432I, and taking "a AS the multiplier
again, we get SO, 333, 333, 233, 94-all threes
except the first and last figures, which
read together 50, the multiplier. Taking
the same multiplicand and 81, the half of
"a, as the multiplier, we get IA product of
26, ,666, ,666, ,667-all skies evcept the first
and last figures. which read together give
81, the multipier. Next interchanging
the figures in the number OF q, and using
u as the multiplier, with 98765432l
us the multiplicand, we obtain product
of 7l,111.111,112-all ones except the first
and last hgures, which read together give
70. the multiplier.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-08-25

JoHNNY'S ESSAY ON Docs. - Last
summer our dog Towser was a lyin'
in the sun trine to sleep, but the flies was
that, bad he couldn't, COS he had to catch
'em,and bime by bee lit on his head, and
was workin' about like the dog was
hisn. Towser he held his head still. and
when the bee was close to his nose, Tow
ser winked at him like he said you see what
this buffer is doin' he thinks I'm lily-
of-the-valley which isn't opened yet, but
you just wait till | blossom and you Il see
some fun, and sure enuf Towser opened
his mouth very slow so rs not to friten the
bee, and the bee went into Towser's mouth.
Then Towser he shut his eyes, and his
mouth two, and begun to make a peaceful
smile wen the bee stung him, and you
never see a lily-of-the-valey act so in all
your life.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-08-25

1t was past the middle of the afternoon,
and as we had eaten nothing since sunrise,
we had appetites that would have done
justice to a trio of Esquimauxs. Starting
fire, We proceeded to prepare our meal,
and soon our nostrils inhaled the savory
smell Of broiled grouse and steaming cof-
fee. After our hunger was satisfied we
devoted the remainder of the afternoon TO
fishing, having excellent luck, catching
some forty trout, of which quite number
would weigh over one half pound each.
These mountain streams are the natural
home of the trout, affording them foaming
cascades, swift currents, deep pools, and
whirlng eddies in which this noble fish
delights to sport. As the shades of twi-
light began to creep in upon us, we gather
ed around our camp fire. and listened with
interest to Williams as he sat upon "A de-
csyed pine log, smoking his cob pipe, and
giving us little sketches of his experience
in the Rocky mountains during the past
twenty years.
The next morning after feasting on trout
we started on our way home, following
the course of the stream until we reached
the plain. AS the stream nears the mouth
of the canon, the mountains close in as if
to prevent its escape; the channel becomes
very narrow, which makes travelling ex-
tremely difficult. as there is hardly room
to pick our way between the stream and
thesteep walls on either side. The water
comes dashing and roaring through the
narrow chasm, leaping and tumbling in II
milky volume over the rocks and boulders,
anon calming down and settling into dark
and quiet pools; and finally issues out from
the mountains, and is caught and sub
dued by the puny hand Of man, and led
away upon the plains, to redeem and
make productive many acres of desert
land.
We came out upon the plains about five
miles south of the point at which we enter
ed the mountains, and before dark of the
third day we were back in town, well
pleased with our three days tramp in the
Rockies. JONAS.