The Tdlatchman, BELLEFONTE, THURSDAY, MAY 9. The Change. The new proprietors thought best to re duce the size of the Dry0CRATIO WATCHMAN and for the success of the es #ablishment.— By this arrangement the paper will contain as much reading matter as before, the type being set solid. In consequence of the change no paper was issued from this office last week. When the new editor becomes duly installed, the readers of the WaTCIMAN may expeet it improved and regular in its publication. Valedictory. With our last issue, closed my career as Editor and Proprietor of the Democratic Watchman. When I purchased Col. Seely’s fr*erestin this establishment.it was with the intention to continue no longer in the publi- cation of the paper, than I could favorably sell it. That my intentions have been to settle up the business of the Office after dis- posing of it in this manner, have long been known. Duty to myself, hag been the main incentive, to induce mo to sever the connec- tion which I have so pleasantly enjoyed with the readers of this paper. Having aimed to conscientiously discharge the responsibility resting upon me as the editor of a public journal, I can retire from the position feel- ing that I have nothing to regret, save the rending asunder of pleasant associations, — Far be it from me to suppose that my course has been one of entire approval. T have met both personal and political opposers.— Against these T have struggled for the right, and left nothing undone consistent with honor, for the successful trinmph of princi- ples. Tomy friends who have clustered around me, and so nobly sustained all my efforts, from the bottom of my heart I thank them. To those who have been actuated by that jealous, narrow-minded littleness of soul, whose aspirations never reach beyond confining others to their own degrading level, I would pity, but condemn. There is Divine virtue in learning to forgive, but there can be no benefit to society by encours aging with smiles, the errors, the passions, and the prejudices of men. My party experience since becoming eon- pected with the Democratic Watchman, has been somewhat varied. I have seen our party ’s principles triumphant. Again, the proudest hopes which have gladdened the hearts of the frieads of civil and religious liberty, have sometimes well nigh expired. I counseled my fellow citizens, in this of- ficial capacity as was my duty, but my counsel was unheeded. I warned them but my admonitions were of no avail. Civil war and its consequences are upon us, as the re- sult of the disobedience in departing from the wisdom of tho policy laid down by the early founders of this Government. But this is no time for crimination and re- crimination. Ithink that the duty of the Democratic party, and in fact of all partics in this crisis, is plain. When the constitu- ted authorities of the country call to arms, we must arm. If the stripes and stars are in danger we must defend them. If the country i3 invaded, or its legitimate forces assaulted, we must resist the invasion, no matter from what source 1t may come. The fate of the country, in all human probabili- ty, is staked upon the dire consequences of a civil war. It is difficult to realize its mag- pitude. The whole fighting force of not less than twelve millions of people may be brought into the contest. Party differences for the present must be forgotten before the all absorbing question of our country and the peoples’ rights. The Democratic party has never been wanting in loyalty to the Government, and we trust the day may nev- er dawn when it will. But it should be the object of every patriot to inquire, how this war may be brought the soonest to an honorable termination. If we expect to sub- jugate the South, or if the Confederated States hope to reduce the North to their measures by the force of arms, a century may not be sufficient for the undertaking.— Both parties are of a race which has never yielded to a foreign foe, but would shed: the last drop of blood before they would be over- come or conquered. We believe that the Government by acting upon the defen- sive, with a determination to defend its property at all hazards, but at the same time encouraging peaceful negotiations of grievances, would be the only sure way of adjusting the difficulty. Any other course may result in rivers of blood, and oceans of treasura to the people of our once peaceful snd happy country. War has foo many horrors to admit of divided counsels, or per- sonal disobedience to the Government, and until change shall come, all good citizens will fight with the constituted authorities of the country, whether they approve the ad- ministration policy or not. In taking leave of the readers of the Dem- ocratic Watchman, I would say that the new editor, whois now absont, will speak for himself in the nextissue. I havo sold this establishment to a company of gentie- men composed of unflinching and uncom- promising Democrats. In them the Watch- man will have a sure basis to work upon, and the Democracy much of encouragement. Let my parting wish be recorded for the success of this establishment—a united and happy country—a united and happy people —united and happy homes—the speedy res- toration of peace within our borders, and the ultimate triumph of the Democratic cause, J. S. BARNHART. VoroNTeERS FOR Toren Years.—The proclamation of the President calls for vol- unteers to the number of 42,034 to serve for three years, unless sooner discharged.— He also directs that the regular army be in- creased by the edition of ten regiments; eight of infantry, one of cavalry and one of artillery. The whole additional force thus summoned to the field, exclusive of seamen, smounts to 64,748 men. It istrue that the President has no power to secept the services of volunteers for a longer period than three months, or to direct the increase of the army or ravy; but as Congress is about to assemble, there can be no doubt that it will ratify the proceedings of the President, and take such other ection for the vigorous prosecution of the war as may be necessary to suppress rebellion. The proclomation does not state what proportion of the three years’ volunteers will be taken from this and other States or whether the three month volunteers now in camp will ba offered the first oppor- tunity of tendering their services for three years, In view of the fact that Washington is considered safe from assault, we think it probable that the Government will not take any more three months’ volunteers to the Capital or assign them the active ‘uties of a campaign. re met Tne Dexooracy AND TOR Wan.-—Hero is the explanation says the New York Herald : of the present warlike attitude of the North- ern Democracy. Alienating and insultingly rejecting the friendly offices of their North- ern allies in the Union, the revolted States have thrown down the guantlet of war, and first, from the united North, our patriotic Democracy spring to take it up. All com- promises having failed, they aro prompt to make good the cause of the Government and the Union by the sword, They furnish the bulk of the fighting element of the North.— General Butler, late the Breckinridge candi- date for Governor of Massachusetts, has won ajcamipaign in opening the Government route to Washington by way of Annapolis. We dare say, too, that three-fourths of the vol- unteers now on hand for the defence of Washington are from the parties who oppo- sed Mr. Lincoln's election. They are thus arrayed on the side of his administration in behalf of the integrity of the Government and the Union, and for nothing morc. Toe SraTe LEGISLATURE assembled in ex- tra caccinn an Tuesday lack, in ubodivuve Ww the Governor's proclamation. There was a full attendence of members. The various subjects touched upon in the Governor's Message, were referred to the proper com- mitees, and a joint resolution was adopted, to confine the business of the session exclu- sively to these matters. On Thursday a bill was reported, authorizing a loan of $3,000,000 for arming and supporting the military forces of the State, and authorizing the Governor to call immediately into ser- vice fifteen regiments of cavalry and infantry and such number of artillery and rifle com- companies as the exigencies of the country may require. Algo, a bill for the better or- ganization of the State Militia; and one, in the nature of 8 “stay law,” to prevent the sacrifice of property by forced sales in the collection of debts. None of these bills have yet been considered. A bill authori- zing the several counties of the State to ap- propriate moneys for the families of volun- teers, passed the Senate yesterday, The Scnate has adjourned over till Monday. Toe SucessioN Forcss.—It is reported that there are 6,000 volunteers in Richmond ready for service, 4,000 at Harper's Ferry, and 3.500 at Norfolk ; and it is said that by the weck there will be 25,000 troops at Rich- mond. In all Virginia, 1t is said that there are now 15,000 men inarms. These figures must be taken with corsiderable grains of allowance. The official report of the arms in possession of Virginia last year stated that she had enough only for 5,000 men; and, though some seem to have been seized at Harper’sFerry, she has not at present the means to equip such 8 force. Capt. Oakes, one of the officers of the Uni- fed States Army in Texas, has arrived at Washington, after traversing thd Southern States. He saya that the greatest military activity prevails throughout the South.— The men look well, drill well, and are en- thusiastio for the rebel cause, and insane with the lust of conquest, determined on ta. king Washington, and on whipping the North, We shall see! WitLiax RapINg, a volunteer in the Norris City Rifles, was brought home dead last Tuesday. Ho was killed while on duty as sentinel, at Perryville, in an affray with Col. Dare, whom he fired upon without effect, and afterwards assaulted him with the bayonet, as he was going outside the lines, although he had given the countersign when challenged. The affair doubtless occured through the intoxication of the unfortunate sentinel. Tog Baltimore Patriot gives currency to a report that General Scott has notified Mr. Thos, Winans notto manufacture any more war missiles, to be placed in the hands of the enemies ef the Governwent, and that he has ceased their manufacture. We hope the report is true, for Mr, Winans was an uncommonly active rebel. Gen. Harney's Account of His Capture. A reporter of the Herald, at Washingon, writes as follows : I have just returned from an intervew with Gen. Harney, who makes the folloving statement :—Early on Thursday mornng I was apprised by the railroad eondudor that we were at Harper's Ferry, and tiat there were indications of an intention to ar- rest me. I did not believe this was intend- ed ; but a party of soldiers presently enter- ed the cars, and apologizing for disturbing me, said 1 must consider myself their pris- oner. I asked, but was not allowed to tele- graph to the Secretary ot War. I was ta- ken to Gen. Carson’s quarters and informed that I should be required to go to Richmond. Accordingly I left, before daylight, in a car- riage, attended by five officers of the Staff. They bad proposed to send a large forse as an escort, but I assured them that it was above my dignity to attempt an escape ;— that the matter was between them and my government, and that I did not wish to re- ceive an unnccessary amount of attention from the public on the way. We were three days on tie journey, which was made partly on wheels and partly by rail. Iwas treated on the route, as well as at Harper's Ferry, with the greatest courtesy. Regret was ex- pressed that orders were such as to compel my detention. No disagreeable subjects were introduced, and no effort was made to obtam my confldence. On Sunday evening we reached Richmond, and went at once to Gov- Lercusr’s house. The Goy- ernor was dining out, but was gent for im- mediately. Ue released me stating that his orders had been misunderstood. I learned that the Harper's ferry force had been directed to stop all armed bodies, and that the telegraph had announced means coming at tho head of fourteen hundred troops. I was treated with great attention at Richmond by Gov. Letcher, Col Lee, Col. Johnson and others whom 1 have long known, and was waited upon a& number of other prominent citizens There seemed to be some curiosity to see me, and some bce lieve that I 1utended to resign my commis~ sion in the United State Army. On this latier point they were deceived. ‘At half past five on Monday morning, left for Alexander, where I arrived in the af- ternoon. Governor Letcher offered escort, which T refused. The people along the route seemed to have heard that I was coming, and at some of the stations gathered in con- siderable numbers. At one point there was a great crowd, who stared and called me to come out and show myself; but except some boys, no disgraceful remarks were made. 1did not sce more than a dozen gol- diers in all, and no fortifications and no batteries at Alexandria, which seemed like a deserted village. At Richmond and Har- per’s Ferry, it being dark, I saw a few troops. At the former place I noticed, as I came away, three large secession flags in the main street ; but the display of bunting was a8 nothing compared with what I ob- served in Cincinnati and other Northern cities. “Throughout my journey, as at its com- mencement, I was treated with great cour- tesy, even delicacy of attention. So far as I could judge from conversations which I had, both with officers and civilians, the tone of Virginia is calm but resolved. She has no intentions of attacking Washington, but means to act on the defénsive, claiming, according to the doctrine of State riehts. thay sne tan eave tne union Al pleasure, and believing the North and South are two distinet people, which ought to have sepa- rate governments. “I heard much regret expressed at the present conditions of affairs ; but saw no indications of the existence of an unkind feeling towards the North. I was assured by Gov. Letcher and others high in author- ity, that Virginia entertained no idea of at- tacking Washington. This of course cannot cover Jeff Davis’ movements ; but I cannot believe he, though stubborn, hag so little shrewdness as to undertake the enterprise. “I left St.Louis on Tuesday, I think that although since the affair of Fert Sumter, the feeling in favor of secession has strength- ened in Missouri, she will not attempt to go out of the Union.” Awaking of the Military Spirit. This country has now enjoyed almost pro- found peace for nearly fifty years, and in all that time the genius of chivalry which ani- mates and accompanies the military in a people hag been in abeyance. Commerce, money making, cant, hypocrisy, cheating, swindling, pilfering and pocket picking have all the while made rapid progress, have had, in fact, a perfect carnival. But now that war has Leen declared in defence of the Une ion and the Constitution bequeathed to us by Washington and Jefferson, and the Fath. ers of the Revolution, and in behalf of the very life of the republic as a nation, the mil- itary spirit of the people, with its fine and chivalrous attributes, has suddenly awaken- ed, and, if properly applied, will stir up sen- timents of patriotism in the breasts of the people, will appeal to the more generous in- stincts of humanity, and do much, perhaps, to change the habits and ideas of the come munity in the future. But sinco wo are to have war it is not necessary that bad pas- sions should be aroused by the use of vio- lent language. Armed hostility between brothers is in calamity enough, and we hope that the Northern press will assume a mod- erate tone throughout this sad business, and avoid all exasperating and defiant com- ments. When they speak of the Southern revolutionists, let them treat them as honest men, who have taken a wrong view of things. The military spirit whieh is now so thor- ougly aroused will infuse a wholesome and generous feeling, a more thorough conception of patriotism, and 8 n.ore chivalrous im- pulse, throughout the whole people, if it is only applied and recognized in the right way, and is not permitted to degenerate into lawlessness, mob violence or barbarism.— N.Y. Herald. NE al... VirciNiA Haxpep Over 70 Tue CONFED- ERATE STATES.—An ordinance of tho Vir- ginia Convention, adopts the Provisional Government of the Confederacy. It is pro- vided that said ordinance shall cease to have operation and effect if the people, at the vote to be taken on the Secession Ordinance ¢¢ shall reject the same.” By this adoption of the Government ef the Confederacy, the whole military forces and operations of Vir- ginia, offensive and defensive, in the impend- ing confliot with the United States, is placed under the control of the President of the Confederate States. It is a regular alliance, offensive and defensive, and a precipitation of Virginia into the Gulf s0 as to place her recovery entirely beyond the reach of her people—even if they should wish. rrr ll pn. Tun Mountain Eche, printed at Johns- town has been discontinued until after the war. The editor is in for the campeign. Proclamation by the President. WasnINGTON, May 3.— The following proclamation has just been issued : BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. A PROCLAMATION, WaeReas, the existing exigencies demand immediate and adequate measures for the protection of the National Constitution and the preservation of the National Union by the suppressions of the insurrectionary com- binations now existing in several States for opposing the laws of the Union and obstruct- ing the execution thereof, to which end a military force, in addition to that called forth by my proclamation of the 15th day of April, in the present year, appears to be in- dispensably necessary : President of the United States, and Com- mander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy thereof, and of the militia of the several States when called into actual! service, do hereby call into the service of the United States, forty-two thousand and thirty-four volunteers, to serve for the period of three years, unless sooner discharged, and to be mustered into service as Infantry and Cav- alry. The proportions of each arm and the details of enrollment and orgauization will be made known through the Department of ar. ; And, T glso direct that the regular army of the United States bo increased by the addition of eight Regiments of Infantry, one Regiment of Cavalry, and one Regiment of Artillery, making altogether a maximum aggregate increase of twenty-two thousand seven hundred and fourteen officers and enlisted men, the details of which increase will also be made known through the De- partment of War. And I further direct the enlistment, for not less than one or more than three years, of eighteen thousand seamen, in addition to the present force, for the naval service of the United States. The details of the enlist- ment and organization will be made known through the Department of the Navy. The call for volunteers hereby made, and the direction for the increase of *'v regular army, and for the enlistment of seamen hereby given, with the plan of organization adopted for the volunteer and for the regular forces hereby authorized, will be submitted to Congress as soon as that body assembles. In the meantime, I earnestly invoke the co-operation of all good eitizens in the meas- ures hereby adopted, for the effectual sup- pression of unlawful violence, for the im- partial enforcement of Constitutional laws, and for the speediest possible restoration of peace and order, and, with these, of happi- ness and prosperity throughout the country. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the geal of the United States to be affixed, Done at the City of Washington, this the third day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one, and of the Independence of the United States the eighty-fifth. ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United States. Wu. H. Sewarp, See’y of State. Brockavpe or SournerN Porrs.—The President on Saturday last issued the follow- ing proclamation, relative to the blockade of the ports of Virginia and North Carolina: By the President of the United States of America : Whereas, for the reasons assigned in my proclamation of the 19th instant, a blockade of the ports of the States of South Qorolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Mis- sigsippi and Texas, was ordered to be estab- lished ; and Whereas, since that date pablic property of the United States has been seized, the collection of the revenue obstructed, and duly commissioned officers of the United States whilo engaged in executing the orders of their superiors, have been arrested and held in custody as' prisoners, or have been impeded in the discharge of their official duties, without legal process, by persons claiming to act under the authorities of the States of Virginia and North Carolina, an efficient blockade of the ports of those States will also be established. In witness whereoff, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. Done at the city of Washington, this twenty-seventh day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one, and of the Independence of the United States the eighty-fifth. ABRAHAM LINCOLN, By the President. Wu. H. Sewarp, Secretary of State. Jory BrowN’s SoN ENLIsTING NEGROES FOR THR WAR.—A letter in the Cleaveland Herald, from Youngstown, Ohio, dated April 28, says: ¢ I have just learned from a canal boat captain, who reached this place this evening, that John Brown, Jr., is en- camped on Beaver river, about midway between New Castle, Pa., and the Ohio river, with four hundred negroes, princpally from Oanada, whom he is practising in military drill. The captain of whom I speak brought a large amount of flour and provis- ions from Pittsburg for the camp. He did not learn the particular object of the gath- ering, but presumes it has some relation to a visit to Virginia—probably Harper's F.rry —when the proper time arrives. The camp is not more than & day’s march from the Virgima line. The captain further states that 1,500 additional negroes are expected to reach the camp in a fow days. They aro well provisioned and supplied generally. ¢¢ Another canal boat has since arrived, whose captain confirms the report of seeing a large body of negroes encamped on the ‘¢ gevon mile slack-water.” rece G-Pen Tur Tablet, a leading organ of the Cath- olic population of New York, says: ¢¢ ‘The secessionists have now begun the war, not only do they talk of resisting the United States Government, but of making an aggressive war upon it. Walker, the Secretary of War of the socalled Confeder- ate Government, in a speech delivered at Montgomery, lately, uttered the threat that before the first of May next, the secession ensign shall take the place of the timehon ored banncr of the American Republic over the Capital at Washington. I'he United States must now be prepared to defend themselves. The President has called for seventy-five thousand men and summoned a special session of Congress. New York Pennsylvania and Ohio have already spoken out. The United States Government must put forth all its energy to put down the re- bellion, and every true man must now stand ye Jor the Stars and Stripes. God saws the Union 2? Now, therefore, 1, Asramax Lixcorw, | P IMPORTANT SOUTHERN NEWS. Message of Jeff. Dnvis,— Programme of the Traitors. MONTGOMERY, via NEW ORLEANS, TuespAy, April 30, 1861. Congress met at noon. President Davis’ message annourced the ratification of the permanent Constitution of the Confederate States, and that it only remains for an elec. tion to be held for the designation of officers to administer the Government. 1t says the declaration of war made against this Confederation by Abraham Lincoln rendered it necessary to convene Congress, to devise means to replenish the treasury, and forthe defense of the country. The President incidentally refers to the rudent caution observed by the fleet off Charleston during the bombardment of Fort Sumter, and pays a high compliment to the Carolinians for their forbearance before, and heroisin during and magnanimity after the bombardment. Commissioners have been sent to Eng- land, France, Prussia and Belgium to ask our recognition as a member of the family of nations, and to make {reaties of amity and commerce. He recommends the appointment of other diplomatic agents. He says the Confedera- cy, through Mr. Stephens, has concluded 8 Convention with Virginia, by which Virginia has united her powers and fortunes with ue. He has satisfactory assurances that other Southern States will soon take their fortunes with ours. He says the most of the Executive De- partments are in successful operation. The Post Master General can soon be ready to assume the direction of postal affairs. In conclusion he congratulates the Con- federacy on the patriotic devotion exhibited by the people of the Confederacy. : He says a people thus united and resolved cannot fail of final success. Our cause is just and holy, and we protest solemnly in the face of mankind that we desire peace at any sacrifice, save that of honor and inde- pendence ; we seek no conquest, no aggran- dizement, no concession from the Free States. All we ask ia to be let alone, that none shall attempt our subjugation by arms. This we will and must resist te the direst extremity. The moment this pretension is abandoned the sword will drop from our grasp, and we shall be ready to enter into treaties of amity and commerce mutually beneficial. So long as this pretension is mamtained, with a firm reliance on that Divine Power which covers with his protection the just cause, we will continue to struggle for our inherent right to freedom, independence and self-govern- ment. etme Shremeesees South Carolinn.—Address of Gove Picks ens to his Troops, Governor Pickens, in officially addressing the volunteer regiments of South Carolina, a few days ago, says he 18 informed on high authority that Virginia has adopted the Confederate Constitution, and is virtually a member of the Confederacy, and adds : «