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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-10-26

TuE result Of the late election in Ohio
should b. n faithful lesson Of the fact
that decency and fairness in politics is
a paying inyestmep, that no party can
entirely disregard without discredit
aud positive injury a. III any other
business in social life. But few
month. have elapsed since the Repub.
lican legislature OF Ohio, with a
chuckle over their ingenuity. gerry
wandered that State 80 as to secure the
election Of sixteen Rep. Congressman
out Of the twenty one districts into
which it was divided, with fair chan
ccs. as they supposed. Of carrying four
of the balance. Such unfairuess could
not otherwise than disgust fair minded
men and render then Indifferent To
success obtained at the expense Of hon.
or and decency. The crop produced
to the Republicans, 10y the arrange
ment, is FIVE members Of Congress, out
of twen,y-one, just the reverse Of what
was intended, and may well serve a. n
warniu. to others. and particularly 10
the legislature Of Pennsylvania. no
matter upon what party basis it may
he constructed. The people will not
be satisfied with any unfairness in ar
ranging the representation ofthe state,
An honest apportionment all are en-.
titled to. aud no other should be accep-
ted without placing the severest re.
buke upon the party guilty Of perpe.
trating it, let us have an apportion.
ment just to all parties, fair and hon.
cradle.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-10-26

THAT was a brilliant reception Civ.
en- to Robert Il. PATrIsoS, the Dem.
ncratic candidate for Governor, at the
home Of Don Cameron, on Friday
evening last. The honors of the oc.
casion we're not done by the Boss in
person, but his ne ghbors turned out
in great numbers to see that nothing
was Venting 70 make the visit Of the
Distinguished refurmer q very enjoya.
bic oue lie I'll call again about the
hut 81 January next.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-10-26
Senator Alexander Declines.

Below We insert the letter of Senator
Alexander, declining the nomination
given him at the conferee meeting at
Lock Haven on the 9Th inst. The
late period Of it, reception before 20.
lng To press, prevents remarks upon
the subject. other than 70 -ay that we
cannot too earnestly commend the no.
bic unselfi,h position he has taken in
the interest Of harmony. He was fair.
ly and honorably in possession Of the
party nomination, and any supposed ir.
regularity, or action in the conference
Of doubtful propriety, wac not charge.
able TO him or to his confcree-. Mr..
Alexander and his conferees deserve
well of the Democracy of Centre coun.
ty. Mr.. Wallace, being a highly ac-
ceptable candidate, will Of course re.
ceive the hearty support Of ever good
Democrat in old Centre:
BELLEToNTE, Pa. Oct. 81. 1852.
To The Domorrocy II he Tjrfv- Fouyh .N,,,
atgrtai Di1trci:
] respectfully decline the nomination
for Senator given me by the conference
At Lock Haven on October G. 1859. /
am actuated in this purpose by the con.
dition Of the party in the district, re.
sulting from the action OF some Of the
eonferees who participated therein, but
With which was in no manner implca-
ted, and by the apprehension that the
cause may suffer by my continuance in
the field as candidate. Ny conferees
were present in the conference held at
Tyrone on the 18th of October, at which
Senator Wallace was asked TO accept
the nominate And as | know there
is great Dissatisfaction with the manner
OF my nomination at Lock Haven, and
that the public enemy are attempting
to profit thereby 10 the detriment Of
the great cAnse of Democratic reform, !
have come 10 the conclusion to decline
the honor conferred.
After = consultation with many lead.
ing Democrats whose advice and coun
eel ! highly appreciate, now suggest
that the Hon. William 4. Wallace be
the accepted candidate Of the party for
State Senator. His long service in u e
party points to him as the only man who
can relieve US Of our present coniuaion.
With many thnaks TO the warm. kind
hearted Democratic friends who have
stood by me in this unfortunate sfAir.
| tender my heartfelt thanks.
Respectfully yours,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-10-26

CHAIRMAN HENsEL of the Demo.
cratic State committee offers a reward
Of 5000 dollars for the prosecution
and conviction Of persons who violate
any of the statutes Of the Common.
wealth against bribery or corruption
at elections. lie will give 81 900 for
the first conviction $500 for each Of
the next two 800 for each of the
next ten (; $50 for each Of the next
twenty and so for each Of the next
hundred These rewards are4o apply
to any offences against said statutes
committed between now and the time
Of the return Of the uDte by the cleo.
lion officers, the raoney 10 all cases to
go TO the party toswhose efforts the
prosecuting officer will certify the con-
viction Is doe.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-10-26

"Go ahead ,rih the Greenbdck cam.
goign, and / ,riH foot The bill" was the
instructions of Boss Quay to his ennis
saries in 1873 in order to elect Gov
.Hoyt. 1t is his instruction now to
elect Beaver, with the same injunc
tion 81 will foot the bill"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-10-26

VS. are informed bv iss able cores.
pondeni OF the New York TSiluse, wrl.
ine from indianapolis, that the Repub
hcAns Of Indiana rely entirely for sue.
cess upon the justice OF their cause.
Since 4 happens that their sause has
no justice to speak Of Il will be seea
'hat this lets them ut.-- Cfsesqnzti r..
Qaeer.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-10-26

The last Presidential election did
not bankrupt VIM. II. English of In
diana. He il assessed on S702, 800.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-10-26

: r. B..HAYEs who was booked to
succeed Senator Pendleton, says he is
nut of politics, and will not be a candi-
date. Burglarized offices does not
appear to be an inviting business this
season.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-10-26

POSTMASTER PIERSoN, of New
York, has sat squarely down on Jay
HubbeIism. He announces that no
employee of his office must either soil.
cit political assessments or pay them,
under peualty Of dismissal.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-10-26

We have it from n reliable source
that the the Republicans have endeav.
ored. and are still trying, to buy votes
in Centre county. Democrats be on
your guard, expose any one who may
approach you with tender of money
or any other valuable consideration to
influence your action at the polls.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-10-26

The Hon. John ID. Deirees, late |.
:. Public Printer died at Berkeley
Springs, Va, after a lingering illness,
on the 10Th inst. He was II years of
age.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-10-26
BLuNpERrSo srArEaEx !

BLuNDERTNG SrATEaEx The
Legislature Of Tennessee in passing a
law at their last session forming Con.
gressional districts, omitted TO provide
for three counties who cannot vote for
Representatives. The Republican
National Committee advises tho Cover.
nor 20 call an extra session of the
Legislature 20 repair the defectYea
law.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-10-26

SPEAKER KETFER, has taken the
stump in New Jersey to aid the re.elec.
ton of Robeson. Of course. Hav.
ing survived the Ohio deluge it is but
natural he should desire to have his
pal with him in the next Congress.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-10-26

We the undersigned conierees. ap.
pointed by the authority of the last
Democratic County convention Of Cen.
tire County, most heartily approve of IL e
course adopted by the candidate ,mi.
mated 10y this county, Hon. Cyrus
7. Alexander, A. set forth in the
foregoing letter and join him in
asking all good Democrats TO give
a united and cordial support TO Hon.
William A. Wallace as the only candi-
date Of the Democratic party for the
Office Of State Senator
VIZ. c Gleinle,
!. {. Harper.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-10-26

SENATOR MITCHELL has retured
from the western wilds, and has enter.
cd the canvass, aud is bearing aloft
the Independent flag with great ear
pestness, and effect. lie spoke the 9th.
er day in Wellsboro and is booked
for active work up to the election.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-10-26

S1NoN CAMERON recently expressed
his regret that Mr. Tilden had not been
allowed 10 take the Presidential Office
instead Of conferring it upon lIayee,
hr defcotod candidate. lie makes
this coudii admission Of the villany Of
his party associates. not because of dis
gust at The wrong aud fraud committed
upon the people. bat because he allege~
one Democratic administration would
be as much as the country would bear.
and being now over things would he
more pleasant fnr The Republican
thieves aud bostss. At the time the
great fraud was perpetraied. he was in
the Senstc. aud his acknowledgment
then of the great crime would lave
been more crcdiiably III order. than il
Is In October 1882.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-10-26
Democratic State Ticket.

FOR GOVERNOR
ROBERT T.. PATTlSON, of Philn.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
CHAUNCY +. BLACK, of York.
FOR JUDGE of the SUPREME COURT,
SILAS NJ. CLARK, of Indiana.
FOR SECRETARY u INTERNAL AFFAIRS.
J. SIMPSON AFRICA. of Huntin'g z.
FOR CONGRESsMAN.ATLARG
MORTIMER f. ELLIOTT, of Tioga.
Democratic County Ticket.
Fo3 CpNGREss.
Hon. a. G.. CURTIN. of Centre.
FUR STATE SENATE
WM. A. WALLACE, Of Cleariield
FOR ASSEMBLY.
HENRY MEYER, of Miles,
B. F. HUNTER, of Benner.
FOR JURY COMMISSIONER.
j. II. TOLBERT, of Walker
FOR CORONER.
II. X. HOY, NJ. d., of Bellefonte.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-10-26

TuE Hos. MoNTGoSERr BL,ia. OF
Mary land who was member OF Mr.
Lincoln's cabinet, having received the
Democratic nomination for Congress in
his district writes an able and sugges tive
letter Of acceptance in which he pre-
sents n startling array Of facts showing
the extrAv.rauoe of the Republican
party. He thiuksa continuance OF the
enormous appropriations which mark
the return Of thst party TO the control
OF Congress, and the exhsusting taxa
ton uow imposed, will soon precipitate
a crash upon us similar To that which
these causes brought upon the country
in 1879 lie shows that Grants cigLi
yeIr' Of profound peace cost sl.376 4gS,
~ - almo.t As much a. tie govern.
ment hsd cost fo- seresiv one ycars-trom
l7S9 to 1860 which preceded the cd.
vent Of The teruhlican party to power
snd amounted only to sI ,44j, ,l2j. 80. 10,
out of which sum We p'ii for the wA,s
With Eugland, Mexico and TriIoIi. aud
the many wars .Ih the Indian tribes,
besides the amounts paid in acquiring
the territories Of Louisisps, Florida and
California. The experienced and ven
orphle statesman knows whereof he
speaks and as msmber Of tho next
Congress will have the ability ne well as
the will to discnss the .vtravag ,nre- Of
Republican rule inieliigently.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-10-26

Democratic Candidates.

The time j. now near at hand when
the Democracy Of Centre county will
again have the privilege in their SOW
crcign capacity Of chosing their official
representatives,. II Is high privil-
eye ~ well a. an important duty which
should not be lightly neglected or
careIe,sly performed. We have u good
ticket, composed without exception of
honest, upright men, capable Of appre-
ciatiug the high trust conferred upon
them by the party Gud competent 10
perform the duties imposed by the
trust IN an intelligent and satisfactory
manner. Of the very distinguished
aud accomplished statesman named
to represent Us in the Congress of the
Uuited States aud in the senate of
Pennsylvania. Ex Governor a. g..
Curtin aud Ex-senator William a .
WaIlacc, il j. unnecessary to speak in
this community. Their known ability
and established patriotism in many
years Of acceptable service in public
life l. ample assurance that no mistake
is made in choosing them to carry the
standard of the people in this struggle
for honest Democratic Government.
For Representatives in the general
Assembly We have Prof Henry Mey.
cr, of Miles township, and Benjamin
+. Hunter, Of Benner township, both
Of whom are gentlemen Of character,
fresh from the ranks Of the people. ma.
tiyes Of the county aud both possessing
rs they deserve, the confidence OF
their fellow-ciiizcns, and capable of
rendering good, intelligent services as
Representatives. Prof Meyer was for
several years Superintendent Of the
I public schools Of the county in which
capacity he distinguished himself
not only as an accomplished educator,
but as most faithful, efficient and
obliging official. lie possesses the in.
/ tclIectual qualifications for prominence
in the public councils Of the State.
f Mr.. Hunter is a progressive farmer Of
large experience and unimpeached
character, possessing in an eminent de-
gree that excellent virtue of sound
common sense and discriminating
judgement which will enable him 10
represent his constituents in a most
satisfactory aud intelligent manner.
For these gentlemen we invoke the
cordial and hearty support of every
Democrat.
Captain ]. H. Tolbert, Of Walker
township is the candidate for Jury
f Commissioner. and DIR. 4. X. HOY, Of
Spring township. candidate for
/ Coroner Both these gentlemen are
competent aud deserving the entire
confidence and support of the Dem.
ocracy.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-10-26
A Stalwart Council.

1t has leaked out, says the Harrisburg
Paiv'of, that there was a quiet gathering
OF StalWArt politicians in this city on
Sunday last to take counsel in regard
to the political situation. Boss Gamer.
on at last recognizes the desperate con.
dition Of his canvass and sees the nee
essity OF making an extraordinary effort
to stem the tide Of popular feeling
which threatens 10 overwhelm his ticket.
lie thinks there is but single chance
for Beaver ann that is in the diversion
OF Democratic votes TO Armstrong. In
order to accomplish his it WAS sgre eed at
the Sunday council that large sum or
money should be raised. aot less than
Se00,0 600. 1t was stated in that couuci
thst the greenbsck leaders are willing
to work exclusively among Democrats
If the money they require is furnished
them, The requisite fund is to be rAis.
ed by an appeal 10 the manufacturer
and business men on the ground that
the success Of the Democrats will ruin
trade. The business" scare OF 1850 is
to be repeated If possible. Boss Gamer.
on left for Phladelphia on Monday in
pursuance Of the plan agreed upon at
the sunday council lie will attenrt
at once TO start business mems move.
ment with the "tarifi " as it's osiensible
inspiration, iht real purdose being sim
ply to frighten the tinaid and uninitiat.
ed into contributions 10 hir kreenback
corruption fund. Of course there will
be willing contributors TO this infamou.
purpose, but il is hardly credible that
the plot can succeed with upright men
who have their wits about them. The
trick is too Transparent and the method
Of it' Perpetration too desperate to con-.
mend it to people Of ordinary sense and
prudence. II is more than likely thar
Boss Cameron will he afflicted with an.
o'her toothache before be succeeds in
1 putting mp his contemplated job on the
busincs. men Of Philadelphia.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-10-26
Thr Grutte 9rmutrat.

Torms $3.50 por Annum. in Advance.
ST. sHuoERr J. r. VAN oRMER, Editors.
Thursday Morning, October, 26. 1882.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-11-16

A striking subject-The hammer.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-11-16
SCIENTIFIC SCRAPS.

or the 229 asteroids now known,
forty-one were discovered by DIR. Peters
and thirty-six by DR. Palisa.
1t is reported that the telephone Is
now in successful operation as an ex.
pedient for communicating with divers
engaged in difficult and dangerous
work
II is observed that trees in the peach
gardens Of France, grated on plum
stock, ripcn their fruit at least ten
days earlier than the same variety
grated on a peach stock.
The assertion is made that from an
annual cotton crop Of 6.G00,OOO bales
seed can be obtained to yield $780,
100000 worth Of oil. 1t is assumed
that every i0D-pound bale gives 200
pounds of seed.
Thermometers. like prophets, says
the American Register, have no rcnown
In their own countries. France has
adopted the thermometer Of the Swede
Celsius; Germany. Austria and Rus
sia that of the Frenchman Reaumur:
England and America that Of the Ger
man Fahrenheit, and Sweden. discard
ing that Of her own son. Ia measuring
heat with the thermometer Of the
ScOtchman Leslie.
African exploration is to be taken up
at the point where Livingstone laid II
down, by Lieutenant Giraud, who has
sailed from Marseilles TO Zanzibar as
the leader Of aFrench expedition. His
probable route will be by the north
shore Of Lake Nyassa to the Cham
beze river; thence to itS outlet in Lake
Bangweolo. which he proposes TO cir
cumnavigate. lie proposes then to &c
in canoes down the Luababa-Congo. tu
its mouth in the Atlantic ocean--an
ambitious programme, interesting to
all geographers.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-11-16
To Think and Not to Think.

Improve your time, my boy. Put
in every minute in honest hard work,
or tranquil meditation, or healthful
recreation. That is all ask you -
do Oh, "you believe you'll select
meditation rs profession" then. do
you? II strikes you that it is easy
work 20 sit and think. en-? Now, my
boy, il you want something easy. you
had much better stand and chop wood.
It isn't easy % think. Wcdnu'tthink
half so much rs We want 10 make people
believe we do. In fact, we don't think
nearly so much n we think we do.
Busy thought and aimless idleness are
often very similar in external appear
ance. Edison sitting before his fire
less forge. with his hands folded list
lessly in his lap. looking at nothing,
may be apparently as idle. even idler,
than the man perched on the end Of a
cottonwood log. watching his cork bob
lhGlIl al Aiit sfAA0" NhN'A VI % o4AN ht4iA
creek. But the results are in one
instance the telephone and the electric
light, and in the other, the ague and
soft-mouthed sucker and a catfish four
inches long. The one dreams out mar
velous inventions that thrill the world
with wonder and multiply commercial
activity. and gives them to the eager,
waiting world or at least he sells
them to Jay Gould and Jay Gould
sells them to the world. and the other
contracts a malarial fever and gives it
to his family. It is not easy to think
we waste more time than we use. and
the hours slip away so noiselessly and
easily we don't know where they have
gone burlington HaDkeye.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-11-16
A Sharp Question TO the Bishop.

When Bishop Whitaker was in Can
delaria, New, he took a stroll in the
outskirts Of the camp with party Of
ladies and godly gentlemen. A man
was seen laboriously turning a wind
lass which hoisted from a shaft
bucket filled with rock The only
thing remarkable about the man at the
windlass was his hat. the crown Of
which was cut clean of, allowing the
hot sun 20 pour down upon a perfectly
bald head, some waggish friend hav-
recommended this arrangement as
sure to produce a crop of hair.
The bishop and his party stood
watching the man toiling and
grunting at his heavy labor
for several minutes. and the kind
hearted clergyman spoke up with con-
cern, and said:
MY friend, why don't you cover up
your head9 This hot sun win affect
your BRAIN
Brain, is ft?" cried the man, as he
gave the windlass another heavily
crcaking revolution. "Begoh. an If
had any brains dye think I'd be here
pullin' up this bucketg"
The bishop and his party hastily re-
tired a. the gentleman at the windlass
proceeded 20 oexpress between tugs and
in very strong way. his opinion Of
mon who had been born. like himself.
without brains.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-11-16
/" Lady - Washington.

That celebrated woman, whom our
Revolutionary sires, in spite of their re-
publicanism, called "Lady Washing
ton" was homebody. She used to
speak of her public life in New York
and Philadelphia rs her "lost days"
She preferred the comfort and seclu-
sion of Mount Vernon to the gayety
and publicity rs the wife of the Presi-
dent. A lady who visited her there
draws this pen and ink sketch of Mar
tha Washington's room at her hus-
bands farm "On one side sits the
chambermaid, with her knitting; on
the other little colored pet learn
ing to sew. A decent. looking old
woman is there, with her table
and shears. cutting out the negroes
winter clothes; while the good
old lady direct them all, necessarily
knitting herself. She points out to
me several pairs of nice stockings
and gloves she has just finished, and
presents me pair half done, which
she begs | will finish and wear for her
sake"
Mrs. Washington's granddaughter,
Miss Nellie Custis, who lived with her,
was required to practice on the
harpsichord four or five hours daily.
Miss Custis being young and roman
tic, was fond of wandering alone by
moonlight in the woods of Mount
Vernon. Her grandmother thought it
unsafe. and scoldcd the young lady un-
til she promised not to walk in the
woods again unless accompanied. But
one night, her habit being too strong
to be curbcd by promise, she was
again missed and servant was sent TO
recall her from her favorite wanderings.
AS soon rs she entered the drawing
room, her grandmother. seated in her
great armchair, reproyed her severely.
Nellie admitted that she was alone,
but offered no excuse for her trans
gression. AS she was leaving the room
she overheard General Washington,
who had been walking up and down
the room with his hands behind him,
say 10 his wife:
My dear. would say no more;
perhaps she WAS not alone"
Instantly Miss Nelly returned, and
walking straight up to the general,
said:
"Sir, you brought me up to speak
the truth; and when | told grandma l
was alone | hope YOU believe l was
alone"
The general, making one Of his
most courtly bows. replied: My
child, beg your pardon" ,"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-11-16
PEARLS OF THOUGHT.

If every person would be half rs good
as he expects his neighbor to be what a
heaven this world would be.
Never be above your calling, or be
afraid to appear dressed in accordance
with the business you are performing.
Pack your cares in as small compass
rs you can, so that you can carry them
yourself and not let them annoy 9TH
ers,
Noman is more nobly born than an
other unless he is born with better
abilities and q more amiable disposi-
ton.
The triumph of a woman lies not in
the admiration of her lover, but in the
respect of her husband, and that only
can be gained by aconstant cultivation
of those qualities which she knows he
most values.
1t is much easier TO reconcile an
enemy than to conquer him. Victory
deprives him of his power, but recon-
ciliation OF his will and there is less
danger in a will which will not hurt
than in power which cannot. The
power is not 50 apt as the will, a. the
will is studous to find out means.
Mediocrity raised to position be
yond its desert finds itself Inundated
when placed beside those humber in
rank but equal To the duties Of the
office to which they were raised by
merit alone These waits of favoritism
dwindlc by comparison and stoop 10
every suggestion of mcanncss and
malice 20 sting their humber but more
deserving and more successful asso-
ciatcs.
In the lives Of the saddcst of us
there are bright days when we feel as
If we could take the great world in
our arms. Then come the gloomy
lays when the fire WI neither burn
on our hearths nor in our hearts, and
all without and within is dismal, cold
and dark. Every heart has its secret
sorrows which the world knows not /;
and oftentime5 we call man cold
when he is only sad.