•W antra &eportar. 7D. Z'CVtt, - .EDITO3. CbsTß* UAt.b,r., 0ct. "4,1878. yen oovkrkmi: _ ANDREW tt. DILL, of Union Co. voasrrßKMK jrro*: IIkNRY r. ROSS, Of Montgomery Co. JOHN rSHTIO, of Craw lord Co. JVr/t Judgt-C. A.Mayer. Cbncres# —Andrew G. Curtin. Wor-Cyru T. Alexander A. Murray, Han ris J P Gephart, BeUetonte. SSerif —John Spaogler, l ot^ r - Trooitrer-Adam A eartrk. Manon. IWthonotw-J.C. Harper. BeUet. Onwumner#— George swab, Har ris : Jacob Dunkle, Walker. finiter-W- E. BurchfieUj, Ferg. AWder-Wm. A. Tobtas, Belief. Auditor*- —Tit®- B. Jamuon. Gregg; * George Williams, Worth. CWncr—C- Cambridge, Untonville. CURTIN IN 1872 AND 1878. We last week re-printed nearly three columns from the "Democratic * 1 nun" of IST- in which Mr. Meek lauds ed Cartin to the very skies. *nd l ,r p nouneedhim in every manner all #u ject to be taken into the democratic party and one of whom the party could feel proud. Our neighbor was right. The "Watchman" fhrther went on, and with fiery seal recommended Mr. Curtin worthy the support of everv democrat for the important pomuon or delegate at large to the Constitution* Convention. Again Mr. Monk's paper was right, and the Reporter at thi. T.me spoke in the same vein in favor of Gov. Curtin, and was proud of his accession to the democratic ranks. Now. honest democrats of Centre, if you could follow the advice of Meek * Watchman and of the Reporter, in 18. and give Curtin every vote, and wora for him so as to make him run ahead of the ticket, why is not Gov. Curtin now fully as deserving your support since he has stood a probation of six years l f hard labor for the aoecMS of the demo cratic party in rennsylvnnia and other states? Say? If Meek's Watchman, in 1572, when Curtiu was just over, fresh from the re publican party, could make it appear that he deserved a high place iu our party and rhoud have every democrat:, vote, how can Gov. Curtin l>e worss now after six years faithful service iu the party? Say? Our neighbor. the Watchman, ** s wild for Curtia ir> 1*72, as we showed lroin articles copied in the lteporter last week, ret in the face of all tha . that paper refuses to support him now when ho is the regular democratic nom inee fo* congress—why s this.' is there any other reason than simply becaost Mr. Meek failed to get the nomination: Isth'.ithe kind of democracy that the Watchman has been preaching and it its editor now following his own teach ings? Far from it. If there is any one man in Centre connty who can and shonld put up with a defeat it is Mr. Meek, tor he has been better served by his party than any edi tor or leading democrat in central Penn sylvania. He has received four terror in the lower house of the state legisla ture —doable the usages in this count} He has received four or five nomina tions from this county as its choice for .senator, and his paper, the Watchman, has been supported by the party, in princely style .besides, and yet now, when for once ho is not successful in getting a nomination, he pouts and re fuses to give the regular nominee of the party his support. Wc repeat, is Mr. Meek living up to what he had been preaching through the Watchman, and especially, as to what be had to say of Curtin in 1572? Democrats, when there is treachery in the camp it behooves us to be all the more vigilant and see that secret schemes and plans to defeat the ticket, or part of it, are brought to nanghL There is no good cause for scratching— the democratic nominees are all men or unexceptionable character, and one was fairly nominated. Democrats determine that no treason shall strike down a single nominee. The future ol the party demands present success. Re member this important fact, democrats of Centre, and use all fair means for the election of every man upon our tick et. No good democrat will refuse to vote for John Spangler for Sheriff. Mr. Spangier has never flinched in his duty to the party, and few democrats in the county can claim as much credit for useful service. He never flinched, whether in victory or defeat and was al ways in the harness hard at work for tho success of the ticket, saving neither time nor money. Democrats, now do your duty towards one who has always been faithful. Vote for the honest old farmer, Adam Yearick, for treasurer, a life loug demo crat, and a gentleman o? Bpotlees char acter. Tte people's money will be sale in such hands, Mr. Yearick belongs to thejtoilin? masses and is a competent man for the place. Mr.fTilden Publishes a Denia of His Knowledge of The Cipher Telegrams. New York, Oct. 17. —Samuel J.Tilden publishes a card in which referring to ihe recent cipher telegram publication, he says that he has no knowledge of the existence of these telegrams nor any information about them, except what has been derived from or since their publication. Referring to the alleged attempts to negotiate for electoral votes in Florida and South Carolina,he denies all knowl edge of the existence or purport of any telegram relating to the subject. He cites, as evidence, that any action on his part looking to a bargain of any kind would have been inconsistent with his plans, the fact that he had in view a system of reforms which he could not have carried out unless he was untram meled by any commitment in the choice of men to execute the official trusts of the government, and free from any ob ligation to special interests. "I was re solved to go into the Presidential chair," he says, "in full command of my re sources or not at all." Gov. Bigler was among the earliest to suggest the nomination of Gov. Cur tin as the democratic candidate for con gress, Gov.Biglcr is one of the purest democrats in this state, and when in this county recently asked that it should be told his numerous friends here, that the noblest thing the democracy of Cen"i tre could do, would he to support Curtin for congress. Do you want a man of ability who will bu an honor to the district to go to Con gress, then vote for Curtin. I BLACK AND BUCKALEW I ror. CURT IN. f Whons< It distinguished democrat# n .Judge Black and Huts. K. Ruohalewcan 0"dor iCnrtiwV nominal on and urge l-.i# election, w - do net see why lessor lights should hesitate. 1 hilli thee gen tierneu contradict •huidera that are be-., ing circulated against Gov. Cttrlin, as will be seen by their letters in this issue f the Reporter. in reply to interrogato ries by Chairman Gephart. Read the correspondence in another column The Watchman's excuse, last week, for rebelling against, the democratu nomination for congress won't hold was ter, and is not accepted at all by the party. Where it brings in Judge lUle, it shows the weakness of its position. Judge Hale was not the democratic can didate; was not nominated by the democrats; the democratic conference adjourned without making a nomina* tion at all because the district then was hopelessly black, leaving every democrat free to vote as he pleased. The choice theu was between Armstrong a rabid abolitionist and Judge Hale conserva tive republican and independent candi* date, and it was simply a choice with democrats whether they would vote for Hale as the lesser of two evils, and in voting for him thus chose the wiser course, because it resulted in a defeat of the abolition candidate, which caused a split among the radicals through which tho democrats two years afterwards ware enabled to elect llcnry Sherwood to con<~?***. With Curtin it is different—he pro nounces himself a democrat and for six years ha- worked hard in our .-artv and was lauded to the skies by the Match* man itself only three months after he was in the party as can be seen from the Watchman articles which we repub lished last week and this week. A# for Greeley, you did support the electoral ticket that wa* pledged for him and had it at the head of your pa|*r which was the same thing, and you oja posed Graut. But now you are opposing the democrat Ourtiu and give favorable winks to Cameron's Yocutu. A# for Greeley, you did support the electoral ticket that was pledged for him and had it at the head of your pa|*r which wxsthe same thing, and you oj* posed Graut. But now you are opposing the democrat Ourtiu aud give favorable winks to Cameron's Yocutu. Democrats, you must choose between Seth Yocnm a rabid republican who never voted a democratic ticket and Gov. Curtin who **r six years has been an active 'democrat. Which By not voting for Curtin yon throw one vote for Yocnm. DID ALL THAT COULD BE ASKED. The in Congress have done everything, says the Tyrone Democrat, any reasonable member of the so-called , National party could have asked or ex pected. The Democratic llouse passed the bill repealiug the resumption act; it originated and passed the bill re mone tizing silver, it passed a bill making greenbacks receivable for cn-"om duties; it passed the bill originated by Senator rhurtuan requiring the Pacific railroad corporations to settle with the goveru v->'n ; it substitute 1 a bond at a low rate of interest for some of the bonds bearing j a high rate: and last but not least, it , lightened the burden of federal taxation I to the extent of eighty-eight millions of I dollars in three years. Thus have the Democratic representatives :n Cong-ess j 'ultilleon Henry M. Hoyt. This is a | part of his record. It is a record, too, which ho cannot dispute or explain. The money raised by the statu commit tee of which Hoyt was chairman was paid to Jack Kehoe by Gen. higfricd ol Schuylkill county who to-day holds of fice under Hartranft and who is the bosom friend of Hoyt This fact was proved under oath upon the Molly Ma guire trials. When even so thorough paced a partisan as William H. Kemble recoiled from the proposition which was afterwards carried into effect by Hoyt and his committee it may be un derstood how disgraceful and revolting it was. Now, according to Mr. Lambert, the Hoyt managers are actively engag ed in an effort to repeat the corrupt and infamous bargain of 1875 with the Molly Maguires. The new contract is basel on the life of Jack Kehoe. A fellow by the name of J. J. Gallagher, of M'Kees port, has been procured to go among Irishmen to represent that in order to save Jack Kehoe from the gallows they must vote the greenback ticket. As the Irish vote is chiefly democratic the pur pose of Gallagher's employers is to di vert it if possible from Mr. Dill. They know they cannot get it for Hoyt. But their fraudulent and desperate scheme has been exposed and will certainly fail. All that Hoyt and his managers will take by this "atrocious trick will be the humiliation and disgrace they deserve. If decent republicans mean to vote con sistently for a republican candidate for governor they had better recall their convention and place another name at the head of the ticket. Who railed the salaries of legislature and congressmen? It was the Cameron party, and now it opposes Curtin because ho opposes their plunder schemes. 1 REPU BLIC.A.N EX.TRAV*- G $184,304,797 $177,370,687 iVft- .-rufic. 11-77. 1878 1879. 91.4, A1.943 s!s3.Ctt\fißl $158,773,493 Total three years of republi can apptopriation*....... $500,701,067 Total three year* of democrat ic appropriations $466,773,117 Total democratic reduction... $ 83,997,960 Average annual reduction,,,. $ g7,u76,tiit The regular appropriation* for the eur rent fiscal year were largely increa*ed by exceptional item*, which might fairly be leducted from the total. For example : The fihory award.... SS,6iW,UX> Pension* to soldier* of IH7M. dropped since 1801 $1,500,100 Half the sum voted to river* -V harb-ws, no bill having passed last year,. $4,150,(00 N<-w item* and increased grant* for light houses, navy yards, public building*. signal ser vice, coast survey, lite saving stations, United Stale* court*, judgments, eto $1,750,000 Total !9.tK0,0U0 ENORMOUS INCREASE OF STATE EXPENDITURES BY THE HE PUBLICAN PARTY. Durirgthe time the republican party has been in power in thi* state the expen ' litures of the state government for the or dinary objects of government have been increased from $ >70.(4 to the enormous sum of sl, off >3. Those figure* are com piled from the appropriation bill* of those dues and other official source*. We take the central year of the last democratic ad ministration Gov. Packer! and compare it with the last of republican rule (Gov- Hartranfti, which give the following re suits, to wit: 1869. 1879. Salary of governor - S4IXO $lO 0(W 1 Sec'y commonwealth... ITW 4 500 I Deputy secretary com ' monwealth I 500 2500 Auditor general 1 700 8 WW Surveyor general uec'y internal affair*' 1600 3 NW Attorney genoral 3UO 4 100 Duputy alt y general—.. 800 1 8W) Adjutant general .... COO 2 500 Superintendent of com mon school* 1 500 2 500 State librarian - SWO 1 WW Slate librarian assistant. 100 AW Stale treasurer 1 700 5 000 Clerk and meajenger hire in .'tate arid exec utive department* 5 400 20 000 Contingent expense* for fame . _ 2 975 .* 000 Prel ate ei y to gov'nr.. WW 3 OA' Clerk and messenger hire auditor general's office 9 000 14 400 Contingent expense* fur same 1 000 9 000 Clerk and rneaicnger hire surveyor gener al's office, now icc'y internal affairs 8 700 28 400 Contingent expenses for samc...~ - 830 2 500 Clerk hire attorney gen eral's office...- - ....... 1400 Clerk hire adjutant gen oral's office _ ...... 11400 Clerk and messenger hire school depart'm't 3 000 8 700 Contingent expenses for same - 2 200 5 500 Clerk and messenger hire state treasurer's office 0 450 8 450 Miscellaneous expenses state library 2 010 4 2CO Pay of legislature, clerks mileage, stationery, etc 150 000 541 700 Distributing laws and journals 700 615 Public printing and binding - 30 000 80 000 Harrisbug for water GOO GOO Gas for public buildings t for 1877) 2 000 7 625 Salaries of su preme court judges $lB 700 Salaries of PbiPa judges.. .. —.. 16 800 Salaries of Alle gheny judges.. 10 200 Law judges of other counties .55 000 Asssociate judges 25 000 Salary superintendent public printing 800 1 600 Contingent expensos for same ...... GOO Legislative Record ($7 per page for 1858 and $lO 40 for 1878) 3976 88 584 Legislative Rec'rd wrap per fat $9 per each member).... 2 269 Improvement public grounds, expenses, etc 1 831 12 000 Harrishurg fire compa nies (SIOC each) 000 800 Supt. public buildings and grounds 912 1100 Five watchmen public grounds 4 500 Indexing journals, sen ate and house 250 600 Commissioner bureau of statistics 2 60o' Lieutenant governor-... ...... 3 600 Janitor for same ;.... 250 Contingent expenses board of pardons (for merly paid by sec'y of commonwealth).... 600 Total 879 094 1 332 883 In the State. APPROPRIATIONS FOR YEARS. Republican. 1874 $189,025,793. 187 184,304,787. 1876-.. 177,870,087. Democratic. 187 $164,390,943. 187 153,008,681. 187 168,773,493. Total for Three Years. Republican $560,701,067. Democratic '..... 466,773,117. Total Dem. reduction $83,927,960. Av. annual reduction -$27,975,973. THREE YEARS OP GOVERNOR PACKER. 1858. $399,888 30 1859. 408,097 40 1860. 401,863 41 Total for three years. $1,209,§4917 THREE YEARS Of GOVERNOR HARTRANFT. 1875. $1,192,07388 1876. 1,270,65747 1877. 1,213,270 31 Total for three years. $3,676,00836 An increase 0f52,44G, 158.19 over that of the ; last three years of democratic rule. The dillerence is so enormous that theft and profligacy are at once suggest ed. Where does all the money go to? The pertinent inquiry will hereafter be answered. Do you want the Cameron family ar> rangrabout the U. S. Scnatorahfp vetoed, then vote for Kephartand Murray for Assembly. DEMOCRATS LOOK AT THESE TWO PICTURES ! AMI) DECIDE 11KTWKKN THEM 11 [From Dent Watchmen, Oct. IK, IH7H | TO THE DKMOCRATI Of THE COOETY It is well known to every reader of the WA I CM MAX that since It bar Amo the prop erty of it* ptesent proprietor in IHO'2, It has at ell timer and under all circumstances, been strictly a Democratld paper. It has supported no man for poMiUn! position whom it did not know to he a Democrat from principle It has favored tha success of no measure that it did not believe to bo purely and consistently Democratic, and it will pursue the same course as long a* it is under the control of its present owner. When the Democratic conferees of the congreriiorial district of which this county then formed a part, nominated Judgo Hale In 1K62, we neither hoisted his aaino nor supported him, because we did nut know him to be a Democrat. When the "Nalienal ' Democratic Convention at Baltimore endorsed Horace (Jrteley as iu candidate for President in IST'i, we neith er put up bis name nor supported bliu, be cause we knew he wa* not a Democrat. Whethsr wa were right, is for thoee to say who remernbar the result of those two nominations—the former succeesful, and then voting against avery measure and principla of tbe Democracy, the letter de feated, and in his defeat dragging the par ty down to a disgraceful demoralisation from which it has not yet fully recovered. Tbe same reason* that controlvsi our a> tion in 18(i2, and in ltfTi. govern our couise in the present congressional Contest in tbi* district. Wo have act hoisted the name of Gov. Curtin, or supported him for tbe simple reaaon that us Jo uui Anew or un derstand AIM fobs a Dlnocrat. In order that Democrats, who faal as do the editors of tbe WATCHMAN on tbi* sub ject, could consistently and conscientious ly suppert the nominee, we asked of gen tlemen who attended and took part in tba work of tbe district conference Ibal nomi nated Gov. Curtin, and wo have asked of hit friends since, that they get his pledge, that, if elected, he will go into the Demo cratic congressional caucus, take part in iu deliberations and submit to and be guided by it* decisions, and that he will vote as the Democratic people believe tbe Pituburg platform to mean—against land grants, subsidies or government aid of any kind to steamship, railread or other corporations. As yet they have not complied with our request, and wa make this statement In or der that tha public, and tbe readers of the I WATCHMAN in particular, may under stand why the name of Gov. Curtin, as the ] IK mines for Cengress, does not appeer i With the 1 ,!* .ce of the ticket at the head of the WATCHMAN. Whenever the pledges above asked are furnished us in writing, we will be willing for tbe time to forget the pest, with all iu bitter recollections, and do eur best to to cure for him as full a Democratic vote as any other candidate upon the tlrkt w.ll receive. THE DUTY OF THE HOUR The democrats of Centre county, by, the course taken by the editor of the tV ifc/iman, are called upon to perform an: important duty from which they should' not shrink or falter. The question to be decided is whether the party or Mr. Meek is to be supreme —whether he, in right of his editorship of the would-be party organ in the county, shall have the exclusive right to dictate whom the party shall nominate and support, and; whom it shall not. If he is to have the right to demand written pledgee from Gov. Curtin, why not also from every; candidate on the ticket from Governor to Auditor? No such ground was ever taken by him heretofore, and wo can see no reason for it now. Either tho ll'oldiMan is a democratic paper, or It is, not. If it is, then its bounden duty as such is to support those men whom the party, iu its wisdom, places in nomina tion for the respective offices, regardless of the personal feelings or grievances of 1 tho editor; bat if it is not a democratic) paper, then the path of duty is straight) and democrats should not only refuse to follow its advice, but should look upon it with the greatest suspicion, for; the deadliest foe is always the one who) professes friendship for the purpoee of placing himself in a position to strike; the more fatally. No one, not even Mr. Meek, contends that Gov. Curtin was unfairly nominate ed or that he is not the regular and duly appointed candidate of the party. In this county, after an animated contest the conferees were not only instructed for him, but he received a largo majori ty of the popular vote cast at the dele gate elections, and in the district con ference he not only received a majority of all the conferees but at least three, fourths of them were personally In favor of his nomination and believed that in so doing they were fulfilling the de* mands of the party in the district, Such being the case, what should be the dnty of a party editor, but] to lay aside bis personal preferences for the good of the party—that at least would be the action of a patriotic democrat, one who had the welfare of the party at heart. Now what are the reasons assigned for the Watchman's refusal to support Curtin ? Let us examine ihem as they are set forth in the last issue of that pam per. The first is "for the simple reason that tie (the editor of tho Watchman) do not know or understand him to lea demo rrat." This certainly ia a startling asser tion to be made by one who has been most persistent in urging and maintain ing and asserting Gov. Curtin's demo cracy ever since 1872, by one who sup ported him as a delegate at large to tho Constitutional Convention on the demo cratic ticket, and who did all in hiß power to secure his nomination for Vice President at St. Louis iu 1876. For six years Gov. Curtin has been identi fied with the democratic party and no othm. Luring all that time Mr. Meek has found no occasion to question his demo cracy until now—on the contrary he'has always defended it. But let ussee what the Watchman itself has said on tbissub ject. In its issue of March 10, 1876, in reply to an article in the Watsontenen Record, it said: "It (the H'ufrfcmnn) re fused to support Greeley for the simple reason that he was not a democrat, and was not worthy democratic support. It farors Curtin became itt editor KNOWS that on every issue that can enter into the coming campaign, and every important question the next administration will be expected to act upon, he is just as GOOD A DEMOCRAT AS THERE 18 IN ANY COMMONWEALTH OF THE COUN TRY." These are the Watchman's own words. Now the democrats of Centre would like to know what act Gov. Cur tin has committed since 1876 that should lead any one to believe that he is not { "just as good a democrat" now, as he { was then. We certainly know of none; perhaps the IVa/c/iman does. But unless it can, we hold that if Gov. Curtin was worthy of democratic support in 1878 be is in 1878. Again Mr, Meek rofueee to eupport 1 (From Dem Watchman, Mar. 10, I*7o ] DOE T LIKE RIM J 1 lie li'iifsrsfuvn HreorJ, a very lively • little paper, published down in Northum ■ berlaad county, that donned iu Democra , ry within the past twelve-month, has 1 worked itself into considerable of a fever, 1 b*c.mse the AN ST NVITN "i r proper to i urge Gov. Curtin as the Democratic can didate for Vice President. W* are sorry our friend down there, don't see on this subject as we do or Ibal be talks so very much about matters of which he knows so very tittle. For hi* own peculiar benefit we will state tbat the WATCHMAN is Jut as radically Democratic to-day as it was during the darkest day* of bastiles, spies, provost-marshals and mobs. It refusod to >up|K>rt Greeley for the simple reason tbat be wa* not a Democrat, and was not wor thy Democratic support It favors Curtin because iU editor kmo w that on every is sue that can enter into the coming cam paign, and every important quaation the neit admlnlsttaiion will he eipected to act upon, he is just as food a Dtmocrat as thsre is In any Commonwealth of the country. Since 1872 Gov. Curtin has been heart and soul with the Democracy. His votes have been given to iu candidates ; hi* means te iu success, and hi* time and talenU P> the defence of iu principles, up on the stump, lie has keen as out-spoken and as earnest in hi* opposition to the poli -1 cy, corruption and wrongs of the party in power as any inaa could be. He has in 1 nowise Sought to disguise his political be. 1 lief, or in no time er place hesitated to ex preas hi* opinions either publicly or pri vately. To-day on aay question ti nt ran corau before the St. Louis Contention, or on any issue that the next administration, could be called on to decide, Gov: Curtin ts Just as "straight a Democrat" as there > is one in the land, and it is because of this, I and of bis personal worth, integrity, popu larity and fitness, that the WATCHMAN urge* hi* nomination. We don't know whether the Rtrord ed ; iter intends digging up the rotten bones of 1 ail the dead and buried issues of tbe past ' huadred years, and having our candidate*. , swear, "they are the Gods we follow,'' or r act. If he does he will find himself about 1 ■ the only one of the partyjfollowlng that business. 1 Meek wrote the resolution nominating • Curtin for Vice President in DCfl. Now t he says Curtin is not a democrat.' • If Gov. Curtin was a gi>od democrat • enough for Vice President in IP7B. is he 1 not good enough to go to Congress in I 187: ? Curtin because no written pledges have! been given to the WofcAmosi that if] elected, "he will go into the democratic 1 ! congressional caucus, take part in its .deliberations and submit to and be] guided by its decisions," and that be will vote "against land grants, subsidies or! government aid of any kind to steam ship, railroad or other corporations.", 'This, certainly is nnnsual ground for a pprty organ—even fbr the lla/cAman to i take. We will venture to assert, with out an examination, that no such ground' was ever taken by Mr. Meek heretofore, that no such pledges were required of] |Mr. Mackey when he was a candidate, and that nonesuch were demanded by or given to him by either the candidates, for Legislature or for fltate Senator. Why then shonld auch a demand be made from Mr. Curtin ? Is he such a doubtful 'character that his word cannot be be lieved, and that an extraordinary and| unheard of rule should be applied to] him and to no one else on the ticket?! IjSball be be compelled to give written' .pledges to any and every editor in the district? The very statement of such a proposition shows its absurdity and un reasonableness. Hut Gov. Curtin baa spoken in no uncertain sound on both these points. Both before and since his nomination be bss stated time and again that he ia in hearty accord with the principles enunciated in the democratic platform, and he is doing all in his Ipower to promote the success of our {ticket. This is the only test ever re quired of Mr. Meek or any other demo crat ever nominated. It is the only one the people demand, and if sufficient for them it should be for Mr. Meek. When elected, Gov. Curtin will undoubtedly enter the democratic caucus and act with the party as he lias done on every occa sion for more than six years past, and who that knows him is not convinced that he will not speak and vote and use his influence against every measure that will in any wa* tend to oppress the laborers and tax-payers of the land. The democratic platform speaks In no uncertain voice on this point, and Gov. Curtin's past record epeaks even in louder tones than the platform. much for the reasons given for re fusing to support Gov. Curtin. They are groundless and a mere pretext, to cover the real reason, personal chagrin and private disappointment at being unable to secure that which would have gladdened the heart of every loyal scion of the House ofCameron in the State— the defeat of Gov. Curtin's nomination. But on the other hand by refusing to support Curtin lie in a manner asks democrats to support Yocum.anisn who never voted anything hut a Republican ticket, who has never acted with our party, but always against us. Is this democratic —is he a democrat? We leave the question to Mr. Meek for de cision. The democratic papers of Clinton and Clearfield warmly endorse the nominas tion of C. T. Alexander for Senator. Both these counties will give him the full party vote. Caldwell, his competitor will have a poor show when the returns come in. The republican majority in Ohio, where it used to be so great, has come down to the edge of nothing, letting alone that the rads lost several congress men. The returns from all the counties ex cept Washington and reliable unofficial figures from that county makes Barnes' (republican) plurality for secretary of state, .1,154. Jeff Davis, jr., only son of Jeff Davis, aged 21, died of yellow fever, a few days ago, at Memphis. That "ornery cum," Dolaney, the Molly Maguire agent of Hartranft, Cameron the mountains. This contraction is felt in every nerve and fiber of the country, and (rem the Government in Washington not one word of consolation or comfort comes At last the people ia their calamity have gone off from the great parties for relief- I find Hoyt declares for hard money. 1 find in the platform at Pittsburgh (Democratic! that gold, silver and national currency, shall be tbe currency of the country. 1 find that Andrew 11. Dill, tbe Democratic candidate, has given that part of the plat form a liberkl construction, which will give a currency to relieve suffering labor. Chase conceived the Idea of issuing greenbacks to carry out tbe war. It was not the bonds that fought tbe war, it was the legal tender. That was the circulating medium. The bondhold ers bought the bonds with tbat money and it is not the bondholders place to com plain. I do not know whether Mr. Dill is in fever of what 1 am to say next or not, but I am. lam in favor of the Govern ment issuing a bond of a small denomina tion at a low rata of interest, that tbe pea | pie may put their money into that, and | not be robbed by these bank failures. Six teen thousand depositors In one tank in [Chicago, the other day, were swindled. 1 am for low bonds '.hat citizens may knowl that it is safe. The Government is pater - nal ; it should protect these poor men who never get inside of a bank parlor. The remedy ii so safe and simple that 1 am amazed it is not adopted. My Greenback friend, we agree, exceitt you are scattering your fire. I am shooting right at the bell. I expect to bring my bird down. (Applause), Don't be afra d of being called a renegade ; you are a renegade now. The Republicans surd on hard money ; bard to get, God knows. Applause). Dill is an excellent little | man. Dili, 1 know him well. My trier J Mason, 1 would like him to come in too. j, Applause). I understand a man who is against his Government to be a traitor I but does party override your duty to your j country ? Democrat* Did Nobly in the War. j Patriotism it not confined to Mercer county, where you have your friends at d ' vour home ; it ia not in one party alone, and was not so during the war. I knew ! something about that, having had s< m 'thing to do with it (Applause). I put ; the flag into the hands of '/75,0tW men. ; Fifty thousand, great, strong Pennsylva nians went down to death, and when our State was threatened *7,000 more rejond *d. I handed that flag to one regiment cf WW from Northampton eounty, and eve y man in that regiment was a Democrat. Applause.) | I know the war struck the great heart of ' the people in Pennsylvania. You will not find in any proclamation or message of : mine any opprobrious epithet, no refer ence to Copperheads or anything like ! that. Every measure for sustaining that j war passed the Legislature by a unani-l mout vote- (Great applause.) Political partt**, my friends, are not given to fight ing. (Laughter 1 No .States but Rhode Island and Kansas furnished so many men as we did. We gave one in seventeen. | New York gave one in twaaty-two, and wa made no boast of it. But I thought the war was over. I have had enough of St. 1 was at Chambersburg and Fredericks burg, and hare witnessed the devastation which It caused. The soldiers who fought ; against our army for three days, barefoot ed and without very much to eat, shook ; hands when they were conquered, be cause they were American citizens. And now same men tell us wc must fight the ; war over again once a year. Sumner is in bis grave and Greeley is gone. They were I both for peaee. And where is Trumbull, land Palmer, and Julien, and the living lights of this ones great party? My frieads, just where I am. (Applause.) No one knew the distress'of our people better than 1 did, blood upon every door ster, and crape in every church. I saw to-day in the Soldiers' orphan school the children, and each orphan represented a good man dead. Now tbey Want to Unfurl the Bloody Shirt 1 wonder what under the name of heav en. they .elected that garment for 1 wonder whoae ablrt it waa ? (laughter) and a great army led by Blaine and Conkling and Grow, and all the other valient men want to fight more. (Laughter.) Let u. aee who will win. I know theclaaa of men who wanted the war to go on ; men who furniahad hay and hortea and mulea. and d—n bad mulea they were (Laugh'er.) Seventy-five thouaand of tbera went in at Utrrisburg. A man inquired of Dr. Rutherford in Harri.burg where he could buy a good horae. The doctor told him be couldn't buy a bad one in all that neighborhood, for the bad onca were alt in the army. It was the ring men wanted the war to go on—awfulmen to fight a foe—like Moik Twain, got their relation* into it. They made their money in tear, and blood, and thcv now shout, beware I Whom would you trust, the brave men who atru ffg'-ed with the men of the North, or tlieso hypocrite. ? lam often remind ed. when tbey are fighting this war over epseeially every fourtvear., of the chanc orv cae that hit sou settled. "I raised and educated my family on that case, ' said the father, "end I expected you to do the same thing- How could you?" Extravngauoe of tho State Govern ment. Mt friend Yerkes ha* told you of the expense* of tho State Government. Whei B I h Governor 1 had $4,000 and * fair - bouse to Hto in- Now tboy have SIO.OOO and * fine house ; no taxes and SOOO for flower* at hi* enterUinnienU. and be don't give liquor (Laughter), much to tho dil ' trust of tho Legislature, * some of then * her* can testify. They uied to keep th ground* In order for the hay that cam#off • them ; now $15,000 It appropriated. The 5 money goes soma where. Then they have r the various Commissions. The Fiah Com minion i* about tho queerest. I don't ® know how it i here, but in my county w petitioned them to put black bass in ; they put eome kind of chub* in there |( Laugh, tor): we can't catch any of them ' Look at "Washington ;it used to cost ! SSO 000,000 to $76,000,000 to run tb Gov t eminent; last vear $140,000,000- Lied to . be 60,030 to 76.000 office-holder* ; now 146,000, with salaries largely increased. Then $1 75 pa# capita ; now $3 How much will it increase jn the future' Whore will it end t ■ Hayes received $60,000. Geo. Wash ing ' ton did it for $'25,000. and I must express to this intelligent audienco that George Washington was quite equal to Ruther ford 11. Have*, t Laughter.) Hoyt and Lis crowd are all creatures of the Ring, and it cornea to this that the leader of the Ring oan resign his place in the United State* Senate and name bit ton and not a newspaper favoring it in the on tiro State. It has pleased Providence to lay a heavy hand upon the towns and cities of tho South. My friends, God was there : God is every whoro, and when He laid Hie hand there He inspired the hearts of tho North, and brave men and delicate Christian wo-' men wont down to aid those stricken peo ple. I have detained you leng enough. I I ought to be at borne- I am running for i Congress, and God knows maybe some body is ruuniog against inc. (Cheers.) ON DAILY EXHIBITION Iu tlie varioui Department* of their elegant new atore, STHAWBItIDOfi & CLOTH IEI liavo piac3 ILo rarest novelties in Bilks, lira** Fabrics, etc., lobe feum patient personal tuar< b in tbe 'irwt Manufacturing Centre* of Europe. Every lady within r.**eh of Philadelphia should not fail to visit this magnifl lip!ev ven if not wishing to buy at lb* tine. No importunity to purebe** oa pert of sale* people i* permitted. Black and Colored Silks. We invite attention to the largest and best assortment of 1111 l Ever shown in Philadelphia, ail of which are marked at prices that no American House can |ossitly undersell. Gooo Quality Itlack Bilks, at 76 and M) <-U. An Extra Quality Antwerp Silk, at 00 cU. and *t- ask that it be compared with any one Dollar Bilk selling elsewhere. We offer at ONE DOLLAR PR It YARD SIX QUALITIES From the Fine Glace to the Heavy Groe ! Grain CACH KM IRK MOUSSE LINK. I Never before sold in any market under J ft 26. Also the best makes at *1 25 *1 $! at. SI 76. SI y0, |200.J226 $2 60 and up u> the finest grader. , We ask particular attention to an invoice ! of POXSON S CACH KM IKE SILK, ' Secured far under value, and not owned I by anv other house in this eountry within 76cts. of our pr : cii. Tbey are in Eight Qualities $1 26, *1 46. $1 <3O. $1 75. $2 00. |2 60. $276 In Dress Goods. We make roen'.ion >f the follow ing Bargains of Recent l*urtliac. 45 Inch Wool Extra heavy •rid about one-half the coat of production.. 46 Inch French Caatimere*. sl, The nrtr.nl market value U $1 Jfii. 4S Inch All-Wool Camel'* Hair Suit ing- —.."5 ceoU, Regular Retail price sl. 4* Inch Camel'* Hair Suiting# ..—.50 cent*, lte<-< mmended for qualityem! ch-apne* 86 Inch Silk Mixed Tartaric ..SO cent*. In Blue, Green and Cardinal. Only a personal visit can give a fair idea of the extent of the stock and cur won-: derful facilities for its distribution at the amsUai'. pottible advance over first coat of] manufacture Those whose cannot visit us, however, are invited to test the merits of our'Mail 1 Order Department, Erery loiter that comoa to us requesting SAM PLE3, is given the m -st careful, prompt and intelligent attention. All Mail or Telegraphic Orders •re filled in a department organised on a scale unsurpassed anywhere. STRAWBRIDGE D: CLOTHIER, I M N. W. Cor. Eighth and Market Sts., PHILADELPHIA Goods at Cost! —Great Bargains, © -AT SHOOK BRO. & CO., FA K M i:R*N MILLS, FA, A FULL ASIJ CXJM I'LKTE STOCK OP Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries, Queensware, Ready Made Clothing. Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Drugs. &c. WILL CLOSE OUT AT COST. NOW IS THE TIME A d Inviuiion extended to .11 to come tnd tee the .lock, and buy low. Good* at Cost, at Farmer's Mills. 12epttf. STOVES! HEATERS! RANGES! Hardware! Hardware!! Hardware !!! WILSON A¥FARLANE, Bellefonte, Penira. Have juat received and placed on Exhibition and Sale, at their Stores no lean than Fifty-Three Varieties and Styles of Cook and Parlor Stoves, Single and Double Heaters, Portable Ranges, etc., embracing all the latest improvements, nencst makes, styles and novelties in the market, combining all the desirable qualities, such as beauty, durability,convenience and econo my. They have the only Portable Ranges that will bake in BOTH OVENS, for Mile in the county. ENTIRELY NEW, Every Stove WARRANTED in every particular. LOWEST PRICE and satisfaction guaranteed. Our stock of Hardware, Tinware, Oils, Pure Leads, and PAINTS cannot lie excelled for variety, quality and cheapness. EVERYBODY IS REQUESTED TO CALL whether wishing to pur chase or not. i Special Bargains f Cash Buyers 12jul.tr WILSON A McFARLANE, Humes' Block, Bellefonte. COLORED SILKS at 76 and HO eentt, In tiie saw fall thadat. ALL-BOILED LYONS. OOLOBKD SILKS, 19 inehns widn. at 95 reati COLORED SILKS Mensuring t-'l inches, at $1 00. Mo**iiring TJ inches, at $1 25. Measuring 22 inch®*, at SI 60. Measuring 23 inch**, at f 1 76. Measuring 28 inch a*, at S2 00. Mevuurii g 23 incbaa. at $2 26. All of which am balieved to be una qnaled anywhere at tba price, width, quality and assortment of shade*. IN ALL SILK NOVELTIES Wa have the SATIN PKKIN at SI 60 par yard. Black and Colored DA HASsI, at Si 60. f 1 76. $2 J. S3 60. $3 00 SATINS FOR TRIMMINGS SATINS FOR SUITS, Including tba old fly la TURK SATIN, Long prized for wear. Comparison ha* lately ihown that our | price* are lower than the fame qualitiot i of good* are being told by wboletale I dealers to the trade. I Ch.Million Silk Mixed Novelties, SI cts. I Present price elsewhere, 87) ci. | Scotch l'laidt, (Silk Mixed)—— ..HP Ct. Selling <-'*- here for 34 cu. | Winter Serc_..„ ...... 26 cU. Kxtra Weight end Cloth Shade* I Briliib CaMimert Effect. gfrrts Really worth 87) ct*. Rova! Poplin. 16cU.| J wo-Third, wool, and extra heavy, j 1 Alpaca Lustre. 12) ct* I One-half woo! and in all desirable color.! The uaivertal testimony which comet | to u from all sources, is, that our stock 1 of Urea. Good. i. unequaled. GRAHAM & SON, BELLKFONTF, PA.. HAVE THE FINEST AND BEST ASSORTMENT OF BOOTB AND SHOES IN CEN THE COUNTY. Ladle's fine Button Boots, $1.75. Ladies Lasting Gaiters, 1,00. Ladio's Lasting Slippers, * .50. Ladie's Lasting Tip Qaitest, 1.25. Ladie's Coarse Shoes, J.OO Gent's fine Calf Boots, handmada. 3.60. Gent's Alexis Buckle Shoes, 1.40. All kind of PLOW SHOES for Men and Boyn. fhe latest stylo of LADIE'S FRENCH 11EEL BOOTS, made on the French Last. Call and seo them. A flae stock of tiie Best Buenos Ay res Sole Leather, Calf Skins. Keeps Lasts, Begs. etc. always a full J STOCK. i '•o<>K' L.O O K! BARGAINS NEW GOODS!! m&wjsrm WW. WU'S .IB THE .Veto Bank Buildini. J. D. MURRAY; [Huereor to J K. Miller A Hon.) Dealer in Pom Drug*, Medicines, Fan cy Article*, Dye At,iff., an Druggist's foundries. Pnl Mock of Con foe tionerin*. PUHK WINE AND LIQUORS For Medicinal PurpoS* TBI HUT IlitM CIO A UN AND TOBACCO ALWAYS IN STUCK. PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED. UmMrardtkiMrricH of Dr. J, F. Alexander. bo will attend to the Cot*, pounding of PreacripUont. 28 mar. iy. Manhood: Mow Lout" How Rc*tor fld. tuflaiaa a, mil la* of trimming* of all kind* also a.m. pirn ot now My la. dry good*. Cuuiig and autug dona to order, and old c tm*. cleaned and don* over by her. Gentle* nen ahirta, cuff* and collar, made to or ler and warranted to It Ha* alao iwat roared a new .lock of SprinJ HyuS faehion plate*, patterns, Ac. Tall and ** aUaept tf. J. ZELLER A SON, DRUGGISTS, No. 6 Brockerboff Row, Beilefoatc Peon'a. Dealer* In Dni|a,Cb