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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-07
The Meeting and the Message.

Congress convened on Monday last,
and were raped to order by Speaker
Keiier. After the report of the tariff
commission aud few bills and resoIu-
tions we're offered, the Presidents mes.
sage was read His recommendations
in regard to the reduction of internal
taxes are sweeping, proposing TO retain
only those on distilled spirits. His
recommendations on the subject of
civil service reform and assessments
are very well aud seem to favor the
Pendleton bill, but after the abandon
ed proAigacy Of the late campaign in
which he lent the whole patronage Of
the government to political despera.
does, like Malone, Cameron and 9th
ers of equal iniamy, to enforce assess
ments through the Hubbell organiza.
ton to bcbauch elections, the recon-
mendatious are somewhat hin. On
the subject Of tariff revision, so as to
equalize the public burden among all
classes aud occupations" the enlarge,
mcnt of the free lists and "a substan-
tial reduction Of duties upon manu-
features Of cotton, iron, steel, wool
Sugar, molasses, and silk the message
will startle the protectiouists, aud
throw Judge Kelley into Mysteries.
The President evidently favors tariff
for revenue only but is willing to
have discrimination "in the adjust
meut of details a. to afford aid end
protection to domestic labor The
message upon the whole Is a credilable
one, but lengthy, and we have no space
for it at present
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-07

CLAYTON NJ MICHAEL, proprietor Of
the Philadelphia North American, has
been appointed by the President, Uni
ted States Marshall for the District of
Columbia, vice Marshall Henry, the
Star-route sympathizer recently re-
moved. Col. M'Michael served on
Gen. Hancock's staff during the war,
is a gentleman Of ofcharacter and ability,
and will restore the office to the stand
ing it possessed in the social and State
assemblies at the White House before
the appointment of q colored man by
Hayes and an "OhiQ boor" by Gar
field.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-07

THE Methodist Conference in
Texas has entered a vigorous protest
against ministers deserting their min.
isterial calling to engage in secular
employment. So great is the demand
for business men in the "LoDe Star
State and so strong the appeal to
enterprise, that the church finds
it difficult to restrain the clergy with
in bounds to sustain the church
organization. Many Of its brigh.
test lights abandon their divine
mission to embark in pursuits
to swell their exchequers. in specu.
lative enterprise.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-07

TuE Philadelphia Tlmes Of Tuesday OF
last week, contains le e. from Waync
MacNcacb 10 President Arthur written
iu November 1881. in which he reviews
at g'eat length hi- connection with the
Star route case, and zives hi. reasons
for the persistence of his dcierm
to retire from the cshnet after The
death II President GuGs,d. or 10 a.
sumo any further responsibility in con.
nectiou with the pro.ecu.ion OF these
cases. This letter which is very inter
estiug. clears up much of the inward
history heretofore unknown, surround.
iug the retirement Of Mr. MacNcsgh
aud rs refusal TO be employ ed 10y the
government in the prosecution, credit.
able alike to the good judgment and in.
dependence of the ex Attorney General.
We have only room for what he says in
the outset:
"As ! have already told you, | knew
comparatively nothing about the star
route frauds until President Garfield
called my attention TO them. lie spoke
very earnestly Of his duty TO have them
thoroughly investigated. TO remove all
persons who ought 10 have prevented
them, and to ace that ell persons were
prosecuted against whom reasonable
grounds for such course were develop.
cd by the investigation. lie said he
had expressed tn the Postmaster Gen.
erai the same views, and also why he
wished him to consult me rather than
the district attorney Of The District.
The POSTMASTER General called upon me
and We went together 10 the President.
lie was quite emphatic ~ before in the
expression Of his own opinion upon the
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-07

WISE, Of Virginia, who il certified
by the Re.adjuster returning board, as
Congressman-al-Large, elect, is also
the United States District Attorney,
finding that his seat is to be contested
in Congress on the ground of shame
less and extensive frauds has, Wiseiy,
perhaps, concluded to investigate the
charges himself as District Attorney.
He therefore proposes that the Grand
Jury of the United States go into the
case at once, so as to afford him the
opportunity to certify as u Federal
officer that he is all right and his par
ty pure as angels. The committee on
elections in the next Congrtss might,
however, have some doubts Of the wis
dom Of this Wise movement aud en-.
tertain proceedings to satisfy them.
selves as to the honesty of Mr.. Wise''
election, in which other parties in in
terest might be heard.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-07

THE Rev. Richardson, prominent
Methodist preacher in Washington, it
is announced, made the defence of the
Star.route thieves the burden of his
Thanksgiving sermon. He is said to
have been very severe upon the De
partmeut of justice aud the prosecu-
ton generally.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-07

ATTORNEY GENERAL BREWSTER
uses forcible but not inappropriate Ian
guage when he designates the Star-route
thieves "the worst band of organized
scoundrels that ever existed since the
commencement of the Government.
Since Richardson of the Washington
pulpit has joined the band or at least
become the defender of the innocent
stalwart lambs, the Attorney General
may perhaps, modify his opinion.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-07

IoNEsrLr and Justly should the law
be executed. No present good or ne
cessity Of partisan policy can justify
wrong doing by party in power. There
will be no need, because Of the decisive
Democratic majority, for the substItu.
ton Of the nou.elect for the elect, and
whatever the vices OF Republican ma.
iorities when eiecting and seating mem.
bers, the Democrats will not follow their
unWorthy example. 1t was the loss of
moral character that lost Rcpublicauism
its protracled mastery Ct the country.
Reformation in official morals is IS IN.
dispeusable as in practical political and
partisan action. Republicans only rid.
iculed and despised Andrew johnson
because he constantly appealed to the
Constitution and the laws. These have
been violated shamelessly and set Mt
naughi until the people absolutely pro,
posed. in condemuing the Republican
party, to condemn PERJURY. Hubbell
was only the impersonation of vices
which the country abhorred. There.
fore the Democratic Congress, aside
from iis indebtedness to the philosophy
of "strict construction" will obey the
laws and interpret them with judicial
aud non.partisan fairness. Men will
be given seats, in cases Of contested
elections, as the law and right and de
cisons OF courts direct and not as par.
iisan selfishness dictates. No such
gross ouirages will be praciiced upon
successful Republicans claiming seats
in the House as Democrats have been
forced to tolerate, and law and right,
in obedience TO partisan necessities,
will not be violated. Democracy means
the government OF the people, end the
people in recent action at the ballot.
box have shown that they condemn
knsvery and will approve honesty
American Registsr.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-07

TnE New York Tine, pronounces the
machine hindrance rather than
help to the Republican party. 1t there.
fore insists that the party must be thor
"ughly organized. But how impossible
this must be! There is fixed and we'll
defined class who make polite. a trade.
Office seeking is their sole occupation
They live by it. The rest Of the com
munity and its honest, respectable, self
sustaining. industrious clas. stand aloof
from practical politics. These only vote
and they do not even care to vote How
then, can the TtmcS hope to change the
leopard's spots' Reorfanile the Rrpub.
Iican party you mhy. but the same lead
ers will take charge OF IL. and the same
machine will shape its action aud
morals. In confessing the absolute nee.
essity for reorganization, the TD,cs con.
fesses the necessity for an impossibiiIy
and thus coniesses the necessity for the
inevitable dissolution OF its party. Its
mission was accomplished long ago, 1t
has long survived its usefulness. ~ well
a. its honesty and good name. The Tina
Is only at fault when it distinguishes
the parry from the machine" They
are inseparable, and, ss the Siamese
twins. they must die together
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-07

The Supreme Court of the United
States have decided that the title TO
the darlington Estate embracing
LOO acres opposite Washington in
Virginia. which the United States
have wrongfully held from the heirs Of
Mrs. General Robert l.. Lee, must be
surrendered. On this property, the
United States have erected Fort and
established National Cemetery, and
will now be obliged to acquire a legal
title to It by purchase of Gen. Lees
heirs, or by condemnation proceed
ings.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-07

THE cabinet makers have not yet
finally agreed upon the appointments
of Gov. Pattison, and it begins to be
seriously apprehended that the Gov
ernor will have to attend to this husi-
ness himself
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-07

AMONG the novel sights to be seen
at the National Capitol now, is the
large number of headlcss trunks parad-
ing round the House of Representa-.
tives as members of Congress.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-07

RUMoRs come from Washington
that hostile meeting is about to take
place between Senator.elect Riddle
berger of Virginia and Page M'Carty
a correspondent, and that the COM
batants are under surveillance of the
Chief of Police from Richmond. If
the fools want to shoot at each other,
why not? Why need the police med
die with the innocent amusement of
the game.cocks.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-07

The Cincinnati Commsrciui q
leading Republican paper, is not feel.
ing at all comfortable over the fall
elections and, says, that whileit doe,
not follow that the Democratic party
will elect the next President another
session Of Congress like the last win.
ter's performance would make the mat.
Ter sure" Last winters Performance
added to the general corruption and
disregard of the Constitution and laws
which has distinguished the grand old
party since 1876 and before, are now
only being seriously considered and
heir enormity realized by the people.
The result Of this falls election are
July the first fruits of this considera.
tion, to be followed hereafter by grca.
ter results in response to the popular
word change" which will float upon
every breeze throughout the country
in 1884.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-07

upon the orEinh or-.
Tnr Geoysjrag Comyiirr speaking OF
the "cGisy business to which we refer
ed in our last, has this to say
The Chief Marshal and committee in.
dignnntly deny that the eiIify Of Gen.
Beaver was brought before and approx
ed 10y them, aud the Star owes 1t to
truth 90 -ay as much. They did not
know that such thing was in contem
plaiion toy any body, and had 1t removed
from the line during the march. II was
the desire Of all the Democrats that
nothing open to reasonable criticism
should appear IN the demonstration.
The "eiiiry" business has been very
common with the Republican boys here
Seymour, TJlden and Hancock having
been in turn 80 "dtsgraced. " Surely Han
cock OF all others should have been spar
ed upon a field he 20 gailantly defend
ed. but he was not Had the Repubh
can committee properly scrutiuized
everything tha, went into their proccs
sion lin lss0I the "disgraceful' and
oNrutar exhibition might have been
rejected not certainly though, because
the Republican Leadership hereabouis
has tor years justified acts aimed at
Democrats that would have "ds-graced
th" most grossly ignorant section. -
~uli u aouII have been unfair 10 hold
the Republicans ss party responsible
Tor the BRUTAL act o! a ieW foolish boy 5
training with ii-aud We did not
The secret Of the crtya fuss Hoic being
made lies 10 the desire Of the local
leadership to "solidiiy the Republican
party" Cameron may kick them and
cuff them "a much as he plcsscs all
must bc borne mcekly, because there
must he union against the Democrats.
Democrats may rest assured that
those who are nos trying to heap un.
meriled dishoner upon them and the
party will next year, and the next. be
hanging abou, them for yotes--and that
there viii be- plenty OF occasion for re.
mludng them OF tho present outrageous
attempt 10 u,aEuf1r'4rc party capital
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-07

The Democratic party Of Pennsyl-
vauia have for many years been speak
ing and writing and protesting against
the rule of bosses and rings, but the
Republicans only began to realize that
they were degraded to the position Of
mere slayish followers, two yerrs ago,
when Wolf raised the standard of re-
volt, and declared that the rank aud
file Of the grand old party we're en-.
titled to equal rights with Don Cam.
eron and Matt Quay. \ portion of
the party sympathizing in these views,
declared their indepedence, aud have
fought a creditable "balle of freedom"
The bosses were wounded, in the en-.
counter, but they are not dead, and il
now remains to be seen whether the
protesting Republicans will maintain
their independence or accept the yoke
and again submit to the Boss mastery
Don may tamporise but he will not
capitulate, and we expect TO see him
next year at the head Of the Repub-
lican column directing its movements
in the old rut, as lively as ever. He
inherited the right to command the
Republican Federals in the Cameron
domain, and those who will not follow
must leave, and identify their
fortune with the Democracy, with
whom bosses will not be recognized,
nor rings tolerated.
THERE does not appear to be any
striking evidence yet to sustain Judge
Folger's prediction that Government
securities would dcpreciate 100000
900 in the event ofa Democratic tri.
umph at the late election. The Demo.
Gratis are supposed to have been some
what successful, particularly IN New
York and Pennsylvania, and the only
evidence to be gathered from the re-
suit thus far is that the people we're
not so easily deceived and alarmed as
the Judge imagined when he made
that declaration. These sensational
warnings against the Democracy are
becoming less potent every year, and
now even a tariff scare is found insult.
fcient to produce = ripple of ex-
element.
The Supreme Court of the United
States have decided that the title to
Tho UA rI;untnn Eatatou arnhracin,,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-07

The Wilkcsbarrc Union Leadcr of
Friday last contains a timely and Just
editorial in favor Of the appointment
of the Hon. Charles Il. Buckalcw to
the Attorney Generalship as the man
conspicuous for the place aud the Or
clsion. The recognized ability, Of this
profound lawyer, added to his excel
lent public record, and his entire free
dom from any connection with cliqucs
or disreputable business, either in pro-
tessional or political life, would point
to him as one TO fill the bill OF an hon
est administration. OF the excellent
men named by their respective fricnd-
in connection with this Office, the
choice of none would give more salts
faction and confidence, than Mr..
Buckalew.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-07

Tue Harrisburg Patriot says: at be.
comes daily more app 'rent that the
republicans appreciate the meaning OF
the result Of the recent elections. The
reforms demanded 10y the people IRE
repugnant to the leaders, but these de
munds must be met even though it be
by such a sham AS was put forward by
the republicans OF the present congress
in the bill for the reduction of the in.
ternal revenue. There are rumors, how
ever, which are worthy of credence'
that at the coming session OF congress
an effort will be made to talks the civil
service bull by the horns. Some sort
Of a bill will doubtless be offered
which will compel the democrats to re.
tain the present republican office hold
ers during good behavior. II the bill is
not favored by the democrats the re
publicans hope to make capital for their
party out Of alleged opposition to civil
service reform. and thus to array them.
selves on the popular side without ans
honest intention Of carrying into effect
what they profess. To attempt this
sort Of a scheme would make it appear
as though the republicans had smal
hopes Of controlling the Offices in the
future. The Democrats have nothing
to fear from such policy. twill react
upon the origina' ors.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-07

s. T. sHueeRr ). r. VAN oRmeR, Editors.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-07
Ute Grntre 9rmutrat.

Terms $3.50 per Annum, in Advance
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-12-07

Thursday Morning, December, 7, 1852.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-06-10
WOOL AND HIDES

THERE is an immense business transacted In
Dallas in hides and wool. Probably ii is safe to
say that three-fourths of the hide products and
one.folrth of the wool clip from Marshall to FL
Paso seeks Dallas as market. Prices are still
strong and the demand remains firm, and these
favorable conditions are liable to continue We
make the following:
QUOTATIONS TODAY.
Fine spring per ID, % to 2Gc.; medium spring
per ID, q to 25c,; Mexican improved per ID, u
TO lGc.: bury of all grades. 2 TO &c. Off
IIides-Dry flint sound and heavy, IL to 1ic;
ditto light ID to l?c; dry salt, heavy, lie; ditto
light l-2 to rc wet salt TO 2 l-2c; green,
butchers, 5 IL to &c; all damaged, wet or dry,
half price. Deerskins, 20 to &c; sheepskins, Is
TO SIC; shearlings, 5 TO l5c
Beeswax-lt TO lSc per pound as per color.
Tallow-ln barrels, 81 In cake, &c per pound.
The following is from Walter Brown 4 Co.'S
wool circular of June 8:
The wool clip of the current year promises to
be the largest ever grown In thislcountry. Sheep
raisers have suffered less than the usual loss ow
ing tn the open winter, and the stock as n gene.
raj thing is In excellent condition, and likely to
yield larger percentage of desirable wool. The
backward spring has delayed chearing, but has
not injured the clip. In the face of the expected
large supply, however, growers are asking prices
In many instances higher than last year; and,
though eastern markets have recently hardened
slightly, some grades OF wool can still be bought
lower on the seabord than In the interior
The conditioner. the wool this. year seams to
be fair, but not ~ good as last season. more cs.
pecally Is this true of the Kansas and Nebraka
woods, which seems 10 be fairly light but are no,
bright in color as last season.
The Philadelphia wool market ~ thus re-
viewed by Coates Brothers, in their circular OF
June l:
"Our present quotations are for the'remainder
of the old wool, ~ not enough OF new has yet ar
| rived 10 establish values of all kinds The late
cool and wet weather has kept the early un.
washed woods from arriving, and some sections
are nearly Il month later than usual. Stocks
here are consequently nearly sold up, which
promises well for good trade throughout the
summer months. The reports from the west In.
dicate that the grain crops will be good, and
should this result fnvnrably manufacturers Will
find good sale for their goods, and there should
be considerable activity in wool. but should there
be excitement In the wool-crowiag districts so as
to make hlgher.cost wool In the eastern markets,
manufacturers will not be forced 10 buy In large
quantities, and they will hold oil, MS they have
SO ofen done and make trade dull and prices
dropping. twould be better for growers, ship.
perS, dealers, aud manufacturers 10 have wool
sell ut fair but not excited prices. The new
woods received to this time have looked well and
have met with ready sale"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-06-10
HARDWARE.

IhEGE mas been great improvement In the
naiuM"re ltaaS OF thls city during me present
season, anu otuerS are coming III from all d.
TeeuHns very Freely Already Dallas
u p,com'hS hetu ioi being one OF
we test markets lor hardware IN
Sne country, our merchants have IN most
iayoraoie iteight arrangements, anu they assert
poslunvely lnht they enn place Their goods IN any
looanly on railroads. IN ms state soas to cost tn
puIunnset less lnan II shippSu rom any olher
coming generally known, aud country mcr.
chamts soon take ADVANTAGES of the benefits and
isaYliues 70 30 found III Dallas, and 1t Is from
,nis vause more thnn any other mat our city Is
oH'oS"S her n'''y tr"ue IN ih's lhe Of goods
To.pAY's ouoT,TtoNs
A1cs-Csllins', Der dozen, $50, Gold Dollar
per dozen 500, nnmoni E,lse nor do,cn
10 o., Double nj On Ia e>' w. "N''
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-06-10
sADDLEKY AND LEATHER,

THERE Is no city In the state that has n repu,a.
Ton equal to Dallas In these lines OF goods and
none where better bargains are given In the sale
OF mem. orders among our Wholesale dealers
unusually heavy from almost every town Within
radius OF i've hundred miles The saddle bus.
mess mas increased very largely since the ca tic
drive begun. There Is also u good dcmnndtior
boot aud shoe materials, The market Is re-.
ported IN u healthy condition.
Ho-pAr's QUOTATIONS.
.. SOLE LtArhEh oAS-No. l. s9eIo No. q 81 a
HfMLocK-nest buffalo slaughter, 81, good 10
best MctamoraS %, No. . Is, good damaged, n.
$40 = ''Ss''e' NV =
HEaLooz-Prlme, ss DO good. 50; do No. 8 500
FRENCH CAlFsKis-si IS 10 90, according 10
quality. w
PMlLADELrHIA CtLFsEIS-No. l. 81 10 10 o.:
do No. 2 81 ~ To 10.
PHILADELPHIA Kirs-No. !, Sc to 81 10. NO.
cording 70 weight.
snEEr sIiNs-Topplng NNXX per doy, $40 90
Innings, white, NXNN, IS 81; RuSscts, los
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-06-10
DRY GOODS.

Prices Of dry goods have been for the past
few weeks remarkably steady, very few changes
to report. Business In the eastern markets In
thisln has been during the past week very
light, being between seasons with the large
jobbing houses and their transactions have been
mostly In small orders 10 I'LL stocks,
The unusually cool weather during the month
OF May has had u very depressing effect on our
local trade but the assurance of good
grain crop and probability of an equally success
ful cotton season makes every one feel as II. the
prospects for a late summer and early fall trade
are good, and our wholesale merchants Nre pre-.
pariug themselves accordingly, keeping their
summer stocks full and will during this month
be In the field with an elegant display of sam.
pies looking forward To heavy full trade.
Below is given quotations In which will be no.
uced few changes of minor importance.
To.DAY's QUOTATIONS
PENTs-Freeman's, o; Lodi 5: Gloucester
y Harmony, s; Cocheco. 81 Merrimae OK;
Greenwich, bh; Allen, 6; Albion solid, bS; Pea.
body solid, 81 Peabody black, 81; Simpson
black, .6s; Simpson mourning, 81; Gloucester
mourning en-
HEAVY BROWN DoMSrIcs-Aurusla, "A. *;
Indian Head, shi Swift Greek, Al Ga; Ktna.
"a, 81; Edgeaeld, 49, ~; Cabot a, TX,
Derby, 81, on; Glendale ga. So; Nalchcz,
Sd, 81; Charter Oak. Al. An; Lake George,
"a, ~; Great Western, ~ $; International
FINE BROWN DoMRsrIc-Lake George TX,
Harvest sts; Pooahontas, q Great Falls, ~;
Peerless, 81 Plum Island, s. Atlantic, So;
Grecnbrier, s..
BLKAcn.p DoMrsrIcs-socal TO- Sunny
Side, s. lIoimesville, ~; Forest s; Big Bon.
ANA rs 6S; Auburn, ss; Lonsdalc,. 10
Mills, IL; Diamond iiiii, cam6ric, o.; Knight
cambria, Q; Hero, ~ 9; Hero. rs s: Ballard
vale, Z Cambridge, rs :: Peerless, "a 6S.
DucKs-Arkwright 10; Ettrick s.oz, u; stark
s.oz, i2h Stark, l0ol,l7 Savage, soz, 12h Hamp
den brnxk n a MI lrnh No Hap,lap 10