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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-17
Civil Service.

A permanent organization is about
being formed in Philadelphia by prom
inent gentlemen, without regard to
party predictions, having in view the
dissemination of such principles and
arguments as will strengthen the pop
ular mind in favor of civil service re-
form. This is a move in the right
direction to give effect and frmness to
the reform movement so auspiciously
begun in the late election. When the
people can be encouraged to feel that
they are released from the slavery of
partisan ring rule-that government
is not instituted exclusively to glorify
and find soft places for corrupt party
leaders-that the sanctity of the ballot
is of more Importance than party sue
cess, and that honesty in the transac-
ton of public affairs is duty as inn
perative to individual respectability as
in private life between man and man,
then the people of Philadelphia and
the State may rejoice in hope of fair
government and fair representation.
But as long as an honest ballot and
fair and just legislation are held sub
ordinate to the necessity of party tri-
umph, and dishonesty and fraud en-
couraged by the people, as has been
the case for many years, the prospect
of equal laws and just representation
is not encouraged, our legislative halls
will still be cursed by the miserable
corrupt gangs who have heretofore in
tested them. The people of Philadel-
phia are not alone responsible for the
shameless character our Legislatures
have earned for corruption and disre-
gard of fairness, but they have been
large contributors in that direction,
aud the efforts of any association of
gentlemen of character to bring the
people to a realizing sense of Che in
dividual responsibility resting upon
all for the existence of these evils,
whether in Philadelphia or elsewhere,
is to be commended. To have honest
laws we must have honest, conscien-
tious men to enact them, and not the
miserable ring-hacks who elevate them
selves by party trickery and fraud
upon the ballot, whether in the prima-
ry assemblies of the people or in the
election.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-17

President Garfield gave a reception 10
army and navy officers last Friday eve
ming, which was very brilliant affair.
In addition to the officers of the army
and navy, there were present the mem.
bers OF the Cabinet and ex.Cabinet on.
GERS Evarts, Ramsey. GofF, Senator Sher.
man and ex-Postmaster General May.
uard. The guests were received by
President aud Mrs. Garfield, assisted By
Mrs. General sherman. Mrs. General
sheldon and Miss Mason. Of Cleveland.
Secretary Ramsey introduced the
officers of the army to Secretary Lincoln,
who In turn presented them TO the
President. cxlSecFetary 0oiT and Secre-
tAry Hunt introducing and presenting
the officers Of the navy in : similar
manner.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-17

THE Republicans will organize the
United States Senate. There is no
longer any doubt Of Mahone's posi-.
ton. 4 disgraceful and corrupt bar
gain with the administration gives him
the control of the government patron
age in Virginia, in consideration Of
which he If to act with the Republi-
cans in the Senate.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-17

FILLING UPi-Ex-Senator Angus
Cameron has been elected Senator
from Wisconsin, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Senator Car
penter. Judge McDill has been ap-
pointed by the Governor of Iowa.
Senator to FIJI the vacancy occasioncd
by the promotion Of Senator Kirk
wood TO the Interior Department /;
Congressman Frye il the new Senator
of Maine, to fill the vacancy made by
the resignation of Mr.. Blaine, and A.
j. Edjarton has been appointed by
the Governor of Minnesota to take
the place of Window of that State.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-17

PRESIDENT GARFIELD did a very
graceful and highly honorable thing
in appointing the late Senator Thur
man, Of Ohio, member of the Inter-
national Monetary Conference which
will meet in Paris next month. In
craftsmanship, large experience and
thorough knowledge of the subjects
that will be discussed by the confer
ence he will stand in the foremost rank.
His colleagues from the United States
will be ex.Secretary Evarts, of New
York, and ex-senator Howe, of Wis.
consin.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-17

THAT was handsome compliment
the late Senator Mat Carpenter paid
to Senator Edmunds, of Vermont
Edmunds is Il bitter and unswerving
partisan, but is regarded personally as
pure man and the determined foe Of
legislative jobbery. After Carpenter
had been President pro TEN. Of the
United States Senate he spoke Of Ed
munds as follows "You may put me
in the Chair blindfoldcd and ! can tell
whether or no Senator Edmunds is in
his seat by the character of the lepis-
Iation that is brought up. If it is
known that he will be absent for a
few days every bill with a Job in it is
brought TO the front and pushed.
whereas if he is present nothing il
said about such measures." 1t is a
great pity the membership Of the Sen.
ate Is not wholly made up of men Of
the same stamp.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-17

The Empire of Germany is much
exercised at present by the immense
emigration now going on and threaten
ed from that county to America. 1t
appears there is great desire, especially
among the young men, to escape from
the Emperor's domain into the United
States, and measures are taken to ar
rest the tide, by preventing American
emigrant agents from presenting the
advantages of the localities they rep
resent to the people.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-17

The Manhatten Club, of New
York, on last Saturday evening, gave
splendid entertainment in honor of
the late Democratic candidate for
President. A large number of dis
tinguished gentlemen were present
and to the toast, "Our Guest" Gen.
Hancock spoke rs follows;
You have assembled here tonight to
do me honor. / am undoubtedly called
upon mainly in consequence of the posi-.
iion i held In the recent canvass for the
Presidency. ! regard my connection With
that subject As practically closed. |, how
ever, maintain the principles which held
when i accepted the nomination Of the
Cincinnati Convention. Believing, as
do, that the triumph of those principles
would promote the welfare of our whole
country. / hope 10 see them prevail At
some future time. [Cheers. Their sue
cess must rest with the Jeffersonian Demo-
cratic party, which is 20 fully and ably
represented here tonight. To you | COM
mend the preservation of that true repub.
licanism on which our fathers founded the
institutions that have made us great among
the nations Of the earth. / can only say
in relation to the political canvass Of
1880 that have no fault to find with the
support Of my friends and nothing to re-
call or regret Of my own acts or words.
thank you, gentlemen, most heartily, for
the pleasure and honor which you confer
upon me by this entertainment. [0reat
Applausel."
Speeches were made by Gen. Nc
Clellan, Hon. Augustus Schell, Hon.
Abram s. Hewitt, Hon. Eckley B.
Coke, Gen. John B. Gordon and 9TH
ers. The dinner passed off very pleas
antly, and never had an entertaining
party guest more worthy of honor.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-17

A mass meeting was held on last Sat.
urdsy evening at the Masonic temple,
Brooklyn, +. D., under the auspices Of
the Ladies Irish American land league.
Seven hundred persons were present,
the majority being ladies. Mrs.. Della
Stewart Parnell, the agitator's mother,
attended and spoke for half an hour on
the land question. She was frequently
applauded.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-17

IT is reported from Washington
that Conkling has not been at the
White House since the Inauguration
of President Garfield. Well, what of
thatg We know of hundreds of peo-
pie who were never there, and never
expect to be, and still the Government
survives and the world moves.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-17
Thursday Morning, March IT, 1881.

IT is said that Gen. Fitzpatrick
wants some position from the new ad-
ministration. Well, make him an
auctioneer. That will give him ample
room for mouth and will require but
light necessity for brain. He can fill
that bill ably.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-17

President GARFIELD has appoint
ed Levi p. Morton, of New York,
Minister to France, and ex-Secretary
Evarts, ex-Senators Thurman and
Howe, Commissioners to the Paris
Monetary Conference, all of which
were promptly confirmed by the Senate
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-17

IT is announced that Gov. Hoyt
has determined to appoint DIR. Higbee,
of Mercersburg College, to the office
of Superintendent Of Public Instruc-
tion, at present held by DR.. Wicker.
sham. DIR. Wickersham was first ap.
pointed by Gov. Curtin and has re.
mained at the head of our common
school system through all succeeding
State administrations. There are no
complaints against him for the manner
in which he has administered the du.
ties of this important and responsible
position, and if his successor, after
as long a term of service, quits the
Office with as fair a reputation he
will be fortunate. DIR. Higbee is said
to be an accomplished educator and
well qualified for the position. There
is one thing, however, in connection
with the Office that calls for serious
consideration. The School Depart
ment annually disburses large amounts
of money, and, strange as it may ap-
pear, the Law permits the Superintend-
ent to be his own auditor His ac-
counts are not subject to the scrutiny
and supervision Of the Auditor Gen
eral as are the accounts Of all the
other departments of the State, and
the only security the public has for
the honest disbursement Of the funds
provided for school purposes lies in the
integrity of the head of the depart
ment. This is lameness in the law
that should be rectifed. A change in
the head of the department is about
to be made, and the present therefore
seems proper time to place his ac-
counts on the same footing with all
other State accounts. The matter
should be urged upon the attention of
the legislature and there should be no
delay in amending the law.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-17
The Bloody-Shirt Discounted.

The Charlestown cadets, Il Massa-
chusetts military company, recently
made visit to New Orleans and were
received and most bountifully enter.
tained by the military and citizens of
that city, each vieing with the other
in maniiesting their appreciation of
the friendly Yankee visitors. Many
pleasant incidents of the visit are re-
lated tending to show that the ami
mosities Of the late unpleasantness
between the North and the South
are now only harbored by impractica.
BILE bigots and political demagogues.
Among the incidents the following is
reported "The cadets, Capt Phipps
in command, went to Greenwood on
cars, and having alighted, marched
into the cemetery. Drawing up in
line in front of the marble statue to
Southern soldiers, the company pre-
sented arms" and came to parade
rest" The hymn, Nearer my God,
to Thee" was then sung by the entire
company, after which beautiful
shield Of the Union, made of flowers,
with a crescent and star in the centre,
was offered in memory Of the dead,
aud placed on the marble bust of Lee,
on the monument. Then was sung
"The Sweet BY and By" after which
three ruiiles of the drum were beaten,
and the company marched silently to
the cars and returned to the city"
Commenting on the above incident,
the Picdy,ne says: This act on the
part of the cadets was entirely unex-
pected, even by their hosts, the Cont.
mental Guards, the matter having been
kept a profound secret. 1t was Ger.
emony conceived in the spirit of amity
and performed with imposing dignity"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-17

IT is reported from London that
President Garfield a short time before
his Inauguration wrote letter to the
Golden Club, of which he is an honor
airy member, in which he expressed
himself in favor of "all possible venti-
lation on the subject of free trade in
America" Whether the Presidents
views accord with those of the Golden
Club, or not, one thing is certain, not
a word in his inaugural address will
encourage the protectionists to hope
that he will favor the protection policy
which was so fercely claimed to be an
issue in his election to the Presidency.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-17

THE Philadelphia ringsters in the
Legislature are making brave fight
against the bill introduced to repeal
the Recorder Act" enacted a few
years ago to provide soft place for
Boss Quay at large and unnecessa-
ry cost to the city. They adopt the
methods of Conger and Robson in
Congress, and hope to stave off con-
sideration by fillibustering. Their
chances to do so are not encouraging
The Committee of Reformers and Re
preventative Faunce are after them
with spirit and determination to rid
the people of the incumbrance.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-17

HE Is ATTACKED WHILE RETURNING HONE
fEoN A PARADE-THE FIRST BONE us.
SUCCESSFUL. BUT 4 SECOND osE
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-09-07
POST OFFICE
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.


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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-09-07
Peterson's Magazine


For October is unusually good, even
for that incompatible lady's book. The
steel engraving, Don't Be Scared" is
one Ct exceptional beauty; and so is
the colored, steel fashion plate. with its
FIVE. charming-looking, exquisitcly-
dressed ladies. There are two colored
patterns. with designs for fans, line Of
decoration that is now all the rage.
The historical ncvelet, The News
From Yorktown" which has attracted
so much attention, is appropriately con-
cluded in this number, in time for the
yorktown Centennial" All the sto-
ries and no7elets, however. are good !;
in fact, in Peterson" only the very
best are given. We cannot too often
refer to this magazine as altogether the
cheapest and best Of its kind. Where
only one is taken, Peterson" should be
the one, for it fills more wants than any
other. The terms are but two dollars
a year. Great deductions are made to
clubs, and handsome premiums are CIV
en- to persons for getting up clubs,
among them q beautifully bound pho
tograph album; in short, the induce
ments of every kind are unprecedented.
Specimens will be sent, gratis, to per-
sons wishing to get mp clubs. Address,
for this purpose, or for subscribing,
Chas. j. Peterson, 306 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-09-07

Smiths Scrofula Syrup and Star Gu
rine are purely vegetable. Why will
You suffer with Cancer, White Swelling,
Catarrh, Rheumatism. Kidney and Liy-
er Diseases, when few bottles Of these
two great remedies will cure you?
From C. D. McCurry. Newman Co.,
Georgia. take great pleasure in re-
commending to the public DR.. Cheney's
ExpectoraEt and Group Preventive. My
little son had been great sufferer from
Spasmodic Group during the night. DR..
Cheney, about two years ago, prescribed
for him bis Group Preventive. which has
most miraculously cured him. | find it
equally beneficial in all cases of Coughs.
| consider it blessing in my family.
Every one should keeplt in their houses.
Try Sai;h's Scrofula Syrup for your
blood. 1t removes all skin eruptions
and will give you beautiful and clear
| complexion. For sale by DR.. w. E.
PELHAM. O-1y.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-09-07
The Noted Train Robbers.


The publishers of Border Outlaws
assert that their history of the Younger
Brothers and Frank and Jesse James,
published six months ago, has already
reached the enormous sale of more than
10000 copies. Since the late robbery
and double murder at Winston, Mo-,
they have issued a new edition, con-
tanning a full history of that outrage,
with illustrations, which brings the
events in the lives Of these airy gentle
men of the highway down to the pres
ent moment. For lively reading we
presume this book can hardly be sur
passed.
Persons desiring agencies will find
advertisement elsewhere.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-09-07
Mrs. F. @. Bailey,

Mrs. F. G. Bailey.
Who has so pleasantly and efficiently
conducted the music department of the
Female Academy for L number of years
it is gratifying to know still continues
in charge, and in addition proposes to
open q vocal class this Session, COM
mencing with the first day, the 18th.
Instructions in this beautiful accom-
plishment will be given either in class
or Singly, and it will be we'll for those
intending to take advantage of this op-
portunity 10 commence with the begin
ming. AS a teacher of music, both vo-
cal and instrumental, this lady bears an
enviable reputation.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-09-07
ReligiouS.

Religious.
Rev. A. J. Stokes will begin pro-
tracted meeting at New Hope Church
next Saturday.
The protracted meeting at Cross
Roads (BaptisD Church closed Tuesday
night. There were no accessions made
to the membership.
The protracted meeting at Trinity
(MethodisO Church closed Wednesday.
Ten persons joined. The pastor, Rev.
4. J. Stokes. was assisted by Revs.
Campbell, Counts, White and NJ. NJ,
Boyd.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-09-07

There is a tide in the affairs of men,
taken at the flood, leads on to fortune.
But I tied my ankles so tightly with my
drawer strings as to lead me to send to
Pelham's Drug Store for a bottle Of
Coussens' Lightning Liniment. ! am
we'll. Cost only SOC. Whites Cream
White Vermifnge is the best worm kill
er. For sale by DR.. w. E. Pelham.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-09-07
Poisoned,

POISONED.
Shortly after supper Monday, the goth
ultimo. Mr.. Q. l.. Schumpert, his wife
and child, and bis nephew, Charley
kingsmore, were taken suddenly i'll.
They were affected with nausea and
vomiting. and were deathly sick for
several hours. Some of the food that
was vomited was analyzed, and was
found to contain sulphatc of zinc. Mr..
Schumpert does not suspect any of his
servants, and is unable to conjecture
how the poison could have got into the
food.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-09-07

r. R. Committee.
The following committee has been
appointed to communicate with mon
eyed men and men of influence along
the line Of the proposed new railroad ::
Geo. Johnstone. II. G. Moseloy, 6. D.
Brown, billiard Long, J. H. Boozer
and Rev. J. 4. Sigh.
This committee met at Newberry
Monday. and adjourned to meet again
at Prosperity Saturday, the 18th inst.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-09-07
Capt. Pliers Academy

Will commence its regular exercises
next Wednesday. the 14th. and it gives
US great pleasure to say that this school
is second to none in the country. The
number of students in attendance last
session proving its popularity. Parents
who do not send their daughters to this
school are invited to consider its claim
upon the public. and help it to grow
still larger BY their pstronsge.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-09-07
The Prosperity High School

The Prosperity High School
Opened Monday, 9TH instant, with
sixty pupils.
The Board of Trustees at their last
meeting elected Miss Mary NJ. May
field. of Greenville, Second Assistant
Teacher.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-09-07
A Visit

From an old former resident pleased
rs few days ago in the person Of Mr..
j. F. Edrington, who moved from New
berry forty-six years ago. He is now
living in Texas, and although sc years
of age, looks as vigorous and active IS
a man of fifty. He left here on Mon
day.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-09-07

Be active yourself and keep the liver
active BY using Portaline or Tabler's
Vegetable Liver Powder, the best and
most effective liver medicine in use.
Price Soc. Whites Cream White YER
mifuge is the best worm killer. For
sale by Dr.. w. z. Pelham. cow
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-09-07

tachment handfuls of sand and dirt
could be shaken out; that ginned with
the attachment on was not only whittier
and of better lint. but was free from
sand and dirt, and would bring better
price on the market.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-09-07

Personal.
C.G. Jaeger, Esq, is home again from
Glenn's.
Prof. Holland is back again from
Virginia.
Col. Dogan, of the Register, was in
town last week.
Rev. S. P. Hughes has returned from
visit to Virginia, and to the Cleveland
Springs, in North Carolina. His health
is much improved.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-09-07
KendaIrs Treatise or the Horse.

,Kendalrs Treatise or the Horse.
This valuable book is for sale at the
HERALD Book Store, price only 25 cents
for sing gle copy. or fve copies for S1.0O.
This book tells you what to do for your
horse when sick, and treats of every dis
ease to which a horse is liable. Get q
copy and save money and anxiety.
Only for sale at the
51-tf HERALD Book SToRE.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-09-07
A Correction.

A Correction.
In speaking of Mr.. inc. Z. Spear
mans new cotton-the Jones' Improv-
ed-Iast week, we made the mistake Of
saying that Mr.. Spearman made 81
bales last year on 10 acres. It was Mr..
Jones, of Troup County, Georgia, from
whom Mr.. Spearman got the seed, that
made it: Mr.. Spearnan did not plant
any of the seed last year.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-09-07
N. A. & Nj. S.

N. A. & M. S.
We have received from Geo. S. Now
er, Esq, Secretary, the Premium List
for the Fourth Annual Fair of the New
berry Agricultural and Mechanical So
caety, to be held from the 10Th to the
2Ist of October inclusive.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-09-07
The Total.

The Total.
There were 81 bales Of cotton shipped
from Newberry the 30th and 31st ult.,
which, added to the number reported
last week, make 20,s21 for the year
an excess over last year of ,553.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-09-07

Sunday. 4th inst. between Prosperity
and Newberry a Red Morocco Book,
containing a 1000 mile ticket on S. C.
r. R.. and an excursion ticket. The
finder will be rewarded by leaving the
.,ook at the &ewberry Hotel.
II. X. GARETY,
IT. With Stefens & Werner.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-09-07
Messrs Morris B Co.,

MSSSES MOTIFS & NO.,
Since moving to their new store on
Main Street-that lately occupied by
Mr.. Crotweli--have opened up 3 splen-
did line Of groceries and other goods.
(which they will sell ct reasonable
prices. We are pleased to see the en-
ergy displayed by this young and grow
ing firm and wish them success.