gtr Fie Wh, BELLEFONTE, TUESDAY, JULY 1L ¢ Here shall the press the people's rights main- tain, 5 Unawed by party or unbribed by gain ; Fledged but to truth to liberty and law, No favor sways us and no fear shall awe. C. T. ALEXANDER, P. G+ MEEK, | Editors and Publishers. Peace! Peace!! Like a cool stream in the mighty desert to the lips of the weary wanderer, or as a ray of light shining suddenly forth on the pathway of the benighted traveler, comes the first glimmering hope of compromise to the minds of the American people. Among the old mountains of Maine they have awak- ened the cry of peace ; and we now hearits hopetul voice sounding along our vallies and among our hills, while thousands of loving hearts whose brightest hopes have gone forth to the battle field, catch up the strain, and send it rolling on until it reaches the brightest spots in the far, far South, where it receives a welcome such as can only be given by an oppressed people” to the” first dawning of liberty. We are not among those who believe that the people of the North want war ; that it would be their delight to enter into a long and bloody strug- gle, the existence of which may involve the destruction of our present form of govern- ment, while the immeasureable evils that will consequently spring from it, will en- gage and disgust the attention of mankind . for generations to come. No, disguise it as we may, speak lightly as we please of the horrors of civil war, and cloak our feelings as much as possible under brave words and patriotic speeches, yet we cannot smother out that lingering, longing desire for the spemdy return of peace, and the happy times we have so ruthlessly thrown away, were a compromise entered into to-day, that would be alike permanent and honorable to both sections, (say on the basis of the Crit- tenden and Bigler proposition) and a proc. Jamation of peace issued, we believe it would be hailed with as much patriotic en- thusiasm as ever honored the Declaration of Independence, or made hallowed the Fourth of July. How truthful a saying that ‘ What about the Harvey treason ?— Is everybody satisfied with Iarvey’s expla nation of the information he gave the ‘“reb- els” about the reinforcement of Sumter, or is it hushed up because somebody else high ib power new might be implicated. How could Harvey know the sccrets of the Cabi- net if he had not been told ¢ There is a mystery about this whole business, that requires a full explanation. Either some body high in power divulged the secrets of the Administration, or there was an under standing that Harvey should send the in- formation contained in the despatch, to in- duce the “rebels” to fire upon Sumter, pre- cipitating the war, and placing the Admin- istration, to all appearances, right before the people of the North. a a Rememser that the present civil war could have been averted, and the Union restored, by timely and just concession on the part of the Republican Parly of the North : but their traitorous leaders refused to “yield an inch.” And, remember, that Virginia, and all the border slaveholding States could have been saved by the adoption of the Crittenden Compromise which the leaders of the Repub- lican party refused. The leaders of the Republican party are therefore, the wicked authors of the dissso~ lution of the Union aud the civil war. Hold them responsible before God and the people for this huge crime against ljib- erty and Humanity.— Democrati ¢ Standard, Concord, N. H, : te a Bret WHAT party is the trae Union party of the country ? The Democratic party. Why so ? Because it is the Constitutional party. . What is the object of the present war on the part of the North ? . According to the interpretation of Republi- cans, itis to abolish slavery, to exterminate Demotracy, to desolate the South, and de- stroy forever the Union of the States. Who was the first President that violated his oath, that usurped Constitutiona! powers not belonging to him and made himself dre- tator ? Abe Lincoln. How long did the Union exist in peace and prosperity under Democratic Governmeut ? Seventy-four years. How long under an Abolition Republican Administration ? J No time! because the principles of that party are antagonistic to the Constitution and the Union of the States. Where, and when was Secessionism first broached ? 1n New England, and as far back as 1796, and again 1n 1803-8-9-12-14, when they de- sired to form a New England Confederacy to be governed by one of the royal family of Eogland* What states first broke the sacred compact that held the Union togather, and how ? The New England and other Northern States, and by annulling the Fugitive Slave act, which is a part of the Coustitution. Lincoln a Secessionist. The following extracts are taken froma speech of President LiNcoLN’s m the house of Representatives, Jan. 12th, 1848. Lest | any should doubt the fact of his haying given i expression to such sentiments, the speech | may be found in the appendix to the Con- gressional Globe of the 30th Congress, first session, page 94: y «* Any people, anywhere, being inclined and having the power, have the right to rise up, shake off the existing government, and form a new one that suits them better.— This is a most valuable, ajmost sacred right —a right which, we hope and believe, is to liberate the world. Nor is this right confin- ed to causes in which the whole people of an existing gogernment may choose to exercise it—ANY PORTION of such people that can may revolutionize, and make their own of so mucn of the territory as they inhabit. More than a majority of any portion of such people may revolutionize, putting down a minority intermingle with, or near about them, who oppose their movements. Such minority was precisely the case of the Tories of our own revolution. It isa quality of revolution not to go by old lines, or old laws, but to break up both and make new ones.” What kind of loyalty is that ? Ts not this carrying the doctrine of secession as far as can be done by any rebel of South Carolina ? Is not this acknowledging the right of Seces- sion ? the right of apy portion of the people or any state to ievolution, and make war upou the government, and if they possess the physical power, to overthrow the govern- ment and set up & system of thcir own ?— Yes, it goes further, it disavows the right of the government to use its physical force in attempting to coerce any State, or PORTION of the people, who may rebel against the government of the United States. This idea of Secession advanced by LiNcoLN when a member of Congress is as wild as any held by the veriest Southern Secessionist at this day. Many in the South may have learned their Secession doctrines from the Presiden- tial incumbent.— Mr. Lincox ought to be watched.— Lancaster Intelligencer. Who shall be out Next Senator? As there may be a number of aspirants for this important position, and as the pub- lic is deeply interested at this time in having a man with the proper qualifications to fill the office of State Senator, it might not be out of place to urge the claims and ability of Wm. H. Bair Esq. Mr. Bram, isa self made man, he has hy his own industry and genious elevated himself, from the level of an uneducated youth to the proud position of one of the most active Lawyers at the Bellefonte Bar. He is not only a ripe schol- lar, but a sound Legislator. When a mem- ber of that body Mr, Brain had at all times a sineerity and honesty of purpose in all his actions for the wellfare of his Constituents. As a soldier he is now doing good service in defence of the Stars artl Stripes that may ever wave over our much injured Country. As a Unfon man, he goes for the Union of all the States, but at all hazards will oppose the so called Union of a Centeralized Gov- ernment. We ask Mr. BrLAIr’s nomination as a Democrat, as a Legislator, as a Soldier and as a man of Courage, one that cannot be driven from his purpose by the low cun- ning of base and unscrupulous politicians, Place him upon the tigket, and we will pledge the Demotracy of our Senatorial dis. trict triumphant, jon the coming, second Tuesday of — UNION. —— OO County Treasurer. Messrs. Eprrors.—You will oblige many Democrats of Centre County, by announcing the name of Capt. John B. MircusL as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer subject to the decision of the Democratic Convention. Capt. MircrEL is a good Democrat a sound Union man, a kind and affectionate officer to those that are under his care, he has the proper qualifications to fill the office, with such men as the Captain, placed upon our ticket the democracy of old Centre will be triumphant we want no fusion with the black Republicans, oil and water cannot mix, give us the Union of all the States, and the union of the Democratic party and all will be weil again. Give us Capt, MiTCHEL as our stan- dard bearer and we will be sare to defeat the black Republicans at the baliot box. Many Democrats. SRB Tue Secessionists account of the skirmish near Cumberland, Md., puts quite a different face on the affair, from that given by Col. Wallace in his official account which we published in our last week’s paper, We copy from the Richmond Inquirer. There were two skirmishes on the after- noon of the 26th June, Captain Ashby’s command being engaged with the enemy.— In the first encounter, Richard Ashby led five men to the charge against about forty ; about two hours afterwards Captain Turner Ashby came to the field with thirteen men. As he advanced upon them, two of his men were shot down, his own horse being killed under him. He led, however, his remaining ten men to a gallant but desperate charge upon upwards of fdiity of the enemy, who were ambushed upon an island, and very much concealed by driftwood. The encmy were entirely routed, losing 15 men, 10 or 12 horses, (which we have,) 8 or 10 rifles and as many pistols. We lost only 2 men killed, and 3 wounded. Of the wounded was Lieut. Richard Ashby who was very badly wounded having been bayonetted twice after he was supposed to be killed. The surgeon, however, has very strong hopes of his recovery. : et te ee AA Breen «If such a [sectional] struggle is ever be- gun, and the citizens of one section of the country are arrayed in arms against those of another, in doubtfull conflict, let the battle result as it’ may, there will be an end of the Union, and with it an end to the hopes of freemen. The victory of the victors would not secure to them the blessings of liberty. It would avenge their wrongs, but they would themselves share im the common ruin.’ —Gen. Jackson's Farcwell Address. THE LATEST NEWS. The Norfolk drgus says: ¢ The Confed- crate States’ troops were paid off yesterday.’ Gen. Wise’s and Gen. McClelland’s arm- ies are at Huttonsville, 40 miles from Phil- lipi, Generals Patterson and Johnston, near Martinsburg. The forces under the respective comman- ders is believed to be about as follows : McClelland 20,000 Wise 11,000 Patterson 23,000 Johnston 16,000 We have authentic information of the taking of four U. S. Vessels on the Potomac by a body of Md. (Secession) Zouaves dis - guised as women. The Baltimore Exchange says : ‘The vessels captured by the steamer St. Nicholas on Saturday last, the 29th inst., after the St, Nicholas herself had been cap- tured by the daring ad renturers, under Capt. H~——and Col. T——, are as follows : Brig Monticello from Brazil, bound to Baltimore, witk 3,500 bags of coftee. Schooner Mary Pierce, from Boston. bound to Washington City, with 260 tons of ice. Schooner Margeret, from Alexandria, bound to Staten island, with 270 tons of coal. The property taken was valued at $465, 000. The vessels, as captured and capturing steamer, are all in the Rappahannock. From Washington. WasmINGTON, July.5.—It is ascertained that after the discharge of the three months’ troops, there will still be an available force of volunteers amounting to 180,000 men, which, added to the regular army. will con~ stitute a total force ot 230,000 officers and men. WasniNGgroN, July 8 Further inteili- gence from Gerhardt’s District of Columbia Volunteers at Great Falls, has been receiv- ed. Two of his men were killed, and sever al wounded, in the skirmish of yesterday.— The secessionists had a body of cavalry.— The parties were separated by the Potomac, but kept up the fight at intervals throughout yesterday. A company of Texas cavalry went up this morning from Washington. On the 4th, the morning down train from Louisville, was stopped at Richland, Tenn., ostensibly to await the up train. The train was then ordered to camp Trousdale, and there a file of soldiers under Major Howard, surrounded the train with loaded arms, and further on, at Fountain Head, Teun., the up train was met and both trains together, with the freight train, were sent back to Nash- ville. From Fortress Monroe. Fortress Moxror, 5.—Abont five o'clock this morning, twenty five of Col. Hawkins’ Zouaves encountered a Confederate force, supposed to muster about one hundred and fifty, Including twenty five cavalry and one field piece, seven miles froma Newport News. Tt is reported that three rebels were shot, also six of the Hawkins’ Zouaves. They sent in for reinforcements and five companies of Zouaves went to sustain them. Fortress Moxrog, July 7.—The steamer Susquehanna is being towed up the Roads by a gunboat ; one of her shafts is broken. The Cumberland will sail for Boston within 48 hours. John A. Kasson, First Assistant Postmaster General, and Chas. B. Sedgwick, and Theo. M. Pomeroy, members of Con- gress from New York, are at Old Point to day. Young Raymond, a son of the princi - pal of the Chesapeake Female College, came in to day as a deserter from the secession army. 3 From Western Virginia. BuckaANNON, July 8.—A despatch res ceived here says that General McClellan's column is within one mile of Laurel Hill, where the Confederates under Gen. Garland are posted. A battle is probable within twenty four hours. A courier has arriued from Webster, who reports that four companies of the 19th Ohio regiment at Glenville, about forty miles dis- tant to the southwest, are besieged by a picket regiment of Virginians and fifteen hundred miiitia under O. Jennings Wise.—- Col. Tyler, of the Tth regiment, has marched to their relief from Weston, and the 10th regiment, Col. Lytle, has just gone forward to their rescue from this place. " Capt. Hess, spoken of in the following de- spatch, is from Potters Mills, this county. In addition to the news received by tele- graph, we learn by private letters, that 7 of his men were killed and a number wound- ed. They were generally from Centre and Mifflin counties.— [Eps. WATCHMAN. MARTINSBURG, VA., July 4.—The enemy passed through here on Monday afternoon with 42 prisoners taken from the various Pennsylvania regiments, some of them strag- glers who left the lines to fight on their own hook, most of them men of Captain Hess’ company, of the 15th Pennsylvania regiment who were surrounded by the enemy’s caval- ry, who, being dressed exactly like the reg- ulars, were mistaken by the captain for Federal troops, until resistance was useless. From Hainesville, Va. HarNgsviLLE, VA., July 9.—There was a skirmish to day near this place, in which the Federal troops lost 5 men and had 37 prisoners taken. Among the number was a Lieut. Colonel, a Captain, and a Surgeon. CONGRESSIONAL NEWS. Galusha A. Grow, of Pennsylvania, is elected Speaker of the House and E. Erarins of Tennessee, Clerk. It is said hat there are twenty: three mem- bers present who will vote against any ap~ propriations whatever to carry on: the war. Bills have been introduced into the House to legalize the unconstitutional acts of Pres- ident LINCOLN. “Mr. Varanpicuay, of Ohio, has introduced a bill to repeal the Tariff of 1861, and revise that of 1858. By Telegraph, FIGHT NEAR CARTHAGE. MO. We have just received a despatch stating that a fight occurred near Carthage, Mo. — 1,500 Federal troops, under Gen. Seigle, were attacked by an army of Secessionists, 13.000 strong, under Gen. Jackson. The Federal loss was from 200 to 300, the Seces- sion loss was about 200. The Federal troop: retreated in good order.