J. S. & J. J. BRISBIN,
VOLUME 27,
djjt Centre Democrat. -
IS*PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY, BY
J. S. & J- J- BRISBIN.
Office in tlu Arcade Building, Second Floor.
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rontinued, unless at the option of the editor, until
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BUSINESS CARPS.
TIT' ALLISTER & BEAVER
IVL AITORNTY6-AT LAW, BELLBFORTS, PA
Offi ee on Allegheny Street. Feb. 10'59
M. BIANCHARD^™
• - AT-LHW, BEL LBOHTB, PBRR'A. Office
formriy occupied by the Hon. James Burnside.
Jan. 18, '60.-tt
WW BROWN-*TTORNEY-AT
. LAW BRLLBFURTK, PEERS. Will attend to
all legal business entrusted to him, with prompt*
noes. May, 6 '69.
TAS. H. RANK IN, ATTORNEY-AT
' %| LAW, BKLLKFoBTa. l'A. wll attend prompt
ly to all legal bnsiness entrusted to him. Office
next door to the Post Office. [S ipL 20, *BO, tf
JThOCKMAn, SURVEYOR AND
. CONVKYANCEK, Ukllrfoxtb, Pa., will
attend to and correctly execute all businesi en- 1
trusted te him. [June U,-'BO, —tf.
ÜBO. JL. POTTXB. M. D
OFFICE ou High street, (oldoffice.) Bellefonte
Pa. Will attend to professional calls as
heretofore, and respectfully offers his professional
services bis friends and the publie. 0ct.26'58
• A. FAIRLAMR, M. D. J AS. A. DOBBINS, X. D
FAIRLAMBK DOBBINS.
DR. FAIKLAJLU has associated with him DR
J. H. DOBBIN S in the practice of medicine
iffiee as heretofore on bishop street, opposite the
femperance Hotel. March 19,57.
DHL J AS. P. GREGG, respei ctfully offers
his professional services to the people of
Milesbnrg and vicinity. Residence, Daniel R.
Boileau's National Hotel.
Refer to Dr. J. el. MeCoy, Dr. G. L. Potter, Dr.
J. B. Mitchell. [Nov. S, IB6o.—tt (
WM. REISER, SURGEON AND
IT PHYSICIAN, having permanently located
offers his Professional services to the citizens of
Pine Grove Mills and vicinity, and respectfully
•elicits a liberal portion of the public patronage.
[Feb. 16, '6o.—ly.
J. J. LINGLE, Operative
and Mechanical Dentist, will prae
tice all the various branches of hby
profession in the most approved manner. OSfgm
•ad residence on Spring St.BelkfcotcMkfcijßii*
[Mar, t. 6ii. tf.
Tia XT RIDDLE. ATTOF.NEY-AT
J BEL*Will atttend to all
kuainesa entrusted to him with caro and prompt
ness. Refer to Gov. Pollock, Milton Pa. and
Hon. A; G. Curtin, Bollefonto Pa. Office with
John H. Stover '6O.
R. MUFFLI, ak " t f " b "■
IBSUBAKCB COMPART. Per
eons wishing to secure themselves from losses by
fire, will do well to call upon him at the store of J.
R. Muffly A Co., N. E. corner of the Diamond,
three doors above Allegheny strre', Bellefonte,
Centre co, Pa. Mar. 15, '6O. ly.
W : W.WHITE, DBNTIST, baa per
a manentiy located in Boalsbnrg, Centre
County Pa. Office on main St., next door to the
■tore of Johnston A Keller, where he purposes
practising his profession in the most scientific
manner and at moderate charges. tnar.
IBA C. MITCHKLL. CTBOS T. ALKXANDEB
MITCHELL & ALEXANDER.
ATTORNEY S-A'C- LAW, BELLKFONTB PFHEA.
Having assocjaled themselves in the practice
•f law, will a'ten I promptly to all business en
trusted to their care
Office in the Arcade. [No .' 1. '6o.—tf.
CONVEYANCING.
DEEDS BONDS, .VIORTUAGKS, AND AR
TICLES OF AGREEMENT neatly and cor
rectly executed. Also, attention will be given to
the adjustment of Book Accounts, and accounts
f Adminstratior * and Executors prepared for filing.
•See next door to the Post Office.
Oct, 19th, 'SB, WM. J. KEALSH.
JOHN H. STOVER
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
BELLEFONTE, PA., wilt practice his pro
fession in the several courts of Centre county.—
All business entrusted to him will be carefully.&t
tended to. Collections made and all monies
promptly remitted. Office, on High st. formerly
openped by Judge Burnside, and D. C. Boal, Esq.
wherehe can be consulted both in tbe English and
in the gorman language. May 6, '58—22 ly.
JAB. MACMARUB. W. P. MACUARD
JS&WM.P. MACMANCS.
ATTORNEY'S-AT-LAW, BELLEFONTE, PA.,
Office in the rooms formerly occupied by
Linn A Wilson, Allegheny street. Jas. Mac man -
us has associated with W. P. Mac man us, Esq., in
the practice of law. Professional business intrus
tedt o their care will receive prompt attention.
They will attehd the several Courts in tbe Coun
ties of Centre, Clinton and Clearfield.
June 21, '6O, tf.
XJALE & HOY. ATTORNEYS-AT
XI LAW, will attend pro nptly to all business
entru stedto their core. Office in the bnilding
formerly occupied by Hon, Jas. T. Hale.
A CARD.
Messrs. Hale A Hoy will attend to my business
during my absence in Congress, and will be as
sisted by me in the trial of all causes entrnstedto
them. J. T- HALE. jan 5'1860
CURTAN A BLANCHARD.
ATTORN EY'S-AT-LA W,B*LLBPOTB,PBMA
The undersigned having associated them
selves in tbe practise of Law, will faithfully at
tend to all professional bnsiness entrusted to them
in Centre, Clintion and Clearfield counties. All
collections placed in their hsnds, will receive
their pgpmt attention. Office in Blanehard's new
building on Allegheny street.
Nov. >0 *SB CURTIN A BLANCHARD.
BJMJVKIJVG uouse OF
WM. F.. REYNOLDSde CO.
BELLEFONTE, CENTRE CO., PENN'A.
Bills cf Exchange and Notes discounted ; Collec
tions made and Fnnde promptly remitted. Inter
est paid on Special Deposits, Exchange on the
Eastern cities constantly on hand and for gala.
Deposits received. April 7 'SB
M. HARDING, FASHIONABLE BAKBBB AND
HAIR DRESSER, BBLLBFOBTE, PA., Has
opened a Barber Shup one door above the Frank
lin House, where he oan be found at all times.—
Good Razors, keen and sharp, kept constantly en
hand. Hair Dressing, Ehampooning, Ac., atten
ded to in the most workman-like manner. He
hopes by strict attention to bnsiness to receive a
liberal share of publie patronage.
llofonte.June 28, 1860-—tf.
Ajrer's Sarsaparilla.
the Centre iSIE Democrat
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J JUfospajia is Cemptrantt, fikralnrt, Science, ®j>t gtetjrattics, ;fjrietiltart, Cjjt Ularkrfs, (ginration, ;|mßcmenti§tneral intelligence, (ft.,
ST. LAWKENCEHOTEL,
CHESTNUT STREET.
PHILADELPHIA.
WM. B. CAMPBELL* PROPRIETOR
Apr 5 th'6o—tf.
~ J. THORP FLAHERTY,
Importer of
Savana Segars,
No. 1837 CIIIJSTWUT STREBT,
(Adjoining Girard House,)
And Opposite CONTINENTAL HOTEL,
PHILADELPHIA, PFNNSYLTANIA.
Ar d.26,-'6O, —ly.
BOMGARDNER HOUSE
CO RNEH OP SIXTH AND R. R. STREETS
OPPOSITE
LY. AND PENNA. R.R. DEPOTS,
T HARBSSBURG, PA.
J.W. STONE. PROPRIETOR
Mar. 15th, iB6O, ly.
CHARLES McBRIDE,
HAS JUST RECEI VED
A LARGE AND SPLENDID STOCK OF
Dry Goods,
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
GROCERIES, HARDWARE, GUEENSWARE.
ALL ofwhich be is celling at very reduced
prieei.
Good* given in Exchange for Country Produce.
The publie are invited te call and examine his
stock before purchasing elsewhere;
Bellefonte, Nov. 3, '59. tf.
UNITED STATES HOTEL,,
BY
I u W. TEN EYCK
OPPOSITP PENNSYLVANIA R. R. DEPOT
HARRISBURG PA.
B. HARTSHORN Superintendent.
NO pains have been spared to make the abvoe
tbe first hotel in Harrisbnrg. Tbe table i
always spread with the best the market affords
and the accommodations are suprior to any fonnd
elsewhere in the city. March Ist 1860.8
HUGH B. BR.ISBEN,
Druggist,
MANUFACTURER OF
EXTRA LIQUOR COLORING,
. N. W. Cor. Third A Poplar *trcet,
A Tareis CaekA Philadelphia.
** i, tMO,-ly.
B. C. EDM KB, JA. T. BALE
a.a. M'ALLISTKR, A. a. CURTIN
BANKING HOUSE.
Interest paid on Special Deposit.
HUMES, ATALLISTER HALE & CO.,
FELLEFONTE, PA.
DEPOSITS received, Bills of exchange and
Notes Discounted, Colleetions made and
proceeds remitted promptly. Interest paid on
special deposits for Ninety days, and under six
months at the rate of font per cent, per annum.
For six months and upwards, at the rtc c' five
per cent, per annum. Exchange on the Easl con
stant! v "n hand. JaDuary, 3rd. 1861.
BELLEFONTE DISPENSARY
Persons in want of PAINTS, OILS, VAR
NISHES, or anything of the kind, will do
well to purchase them at the Drug Store ot J. A J.
HARRIS, Brockerhoff'a Row, Bellefonte. Also,
DRUGS, MEDICINES,
POCKET KNITES, FANCY ARTICLES,
PERFUMERY, TOBACCO,
SEGARS, LIQUORS,
and all tbe Patent Medicines made.
Surgeon's and Physician's Instrumenst
onnsta-tly on ha id. Call aud see them, nea- iy
opposil i the Conr id House.
January, 3rd 1861.
A. Gnckenheimcr. S. W-rtheimer K Wertheimer.
A. G. & BRO'S ,
IMPORTERS AN J> DEALERS IX
Foreign and Domestic Liquors.
DISTILLFRS OF
MONONGAHELA RYE WHISKEY,
Also, Rectifiers of the
IRON CITY WHISKEY,
And Manufacturers of tbe Celebrated
GERMAN STOMACH BITTERS
No. 25 Market Street,
Nov. 15.-66. 1■) PITTSBURGH, PA.
LOUIS GEKBEH,
IMPORTER AND MANUFACTURER OF
IT* .A. INT O "X" FURS.
For Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Wear,
NO. 234 ARCH ST., PHIL'A.
All kinds of Furs Dressed, Cleaned and Repaired.
Furs made to order at the shortest notioe.
Fall value paid for Shipping Furs.
Furs taken care of during
the Summer
Oct. 4, '6o.—ly.
W. A. ARNOLD. JOHN W. WILSON
ARNOLD & WILSON
WARMING & VENTILATING WAREHOUSE,
No. 1010 Chestnat'Street, Philadelphia.
CMXX.SOrri Paten Cone and Ventilating
FURNACES, Cooking Ranges,
Balk Boilers,
ENAMELED STATE MANTELS
Common and Low Down Parlor Grates,
Warm Air Registers and Ventilating, Ac. Ac.
Particular attention given tu wanning and Ven
tilating Buildings of every discription.
RENJ. M. FELT WELL, Buffs.
Apr. 26,-1860. ly.
HAINES & DOCK.
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Ho. 35 North Water Street,
PHILADELPHIA.
GROCERIES, GROCERIES, GROCERIES,
GROCERIES, GROCERIES, GROCERIES,
Merchants of Central Pennsylvania
LOOK TO YOUR INTERESTS 11
If i yon wish to bay cheap go to Haines A D oc h f
They keep on hand the best articles to be bgd
in the City, in their line of business.
Call and examine their goods.
Remember their Firm is at
No. 35 North Water Streat-
PHILADLLPHIA
Apr. 26, '6o—ly.
A LOT of Ladies Weolen Hoods just receive
by D. LEYDEN A CO,
Bellefonte, Doc. 20, '6O.
t"WE STAND UPON THE IMMUTABLE PRINCIPLES OP JUSTICE'—NO EARTHLY POWER SHALL DRIVE US PROM OUR POSITION.
BELLEFONTE, PA., THUBSDAY MORNING. JAN., 17 1861.
AGENTS WANTED.
A BOOH:
THAT EVERY
Farmer, Mechanic, and Business Man Wants.
JUST PUBLISHED.
THE TOWNSHIP AND LOCAL LAWS
or THE
State of Pennsylvania,
COM PI LCD FROM THE ACTS OF ASSEMBLY BY HAINES,
HAINES, ESQ.,
AND PUBLISHED BY
EDWARD F. JAMES,
WEST CHESTER, PA.
THIS work contains over 400 pages of closely
printed matter, and will be sold by subscrip
tion.
It teaches the duty of Justices of tbe Peace,
with forms for the transaction of their business.
It teaches the duties of Constables with all the
necessary forms, appertaining to the office.
It contains the duties of Supervisors of every
County and Township in the State.
.It contains the mode of procedure for the lay
ing out and opening of pn blic and private roads,
of vacating and altering roads, the bnilding of
bridges, Ac., Ac.
It contains tbe Common School Law, with ex
planations, decisions, and directions, together
with forms for Deeds, Bonds, Contracts, Certifi
cates, Ac., Ac. This department of the work was
compiled at Harrisbnrg by Mr. Samuel P. Bates
Deputy Superintendent, and is alone worth the
price of the volume to any one interested in Com
mon Schools.
It contains the duties of Township Auditors.
It contains the laws relative to Dogs A Sheep.
It contains the duties of Assessors.
It contains the laws in relation to Strays, Mnles
and Swine.
It contains the laws relative to Fences and
Fence Viewers.
It contains laws relative to Game Hunting,
Tront and Deer.
It coniains the Election Laws with all neces
sary Forms.
It contains the Naturalization Laws, with all
the necessary Forms for application.
It contains a large number of Legal Forme,
which are used in the every day transaction of
business, such as Acknowledgments, Affidavits,
Articles of agreements and Contracts, Partner
ship, Apprentices, Assignments, Attestations,
Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes, Bills of
Sale, Bonds, Checks, Covenants, Deeds, Deposi
tion, Due Bills and Produce Notes, Landlord and
Tenant, Leases, Loiters of Attorney, Marriage,
Mortgages, Rec ipts and Releases. The work is
bound in Law sheep, and will be sold to subscri
bers at $1 25 per copy, payable on delivery of the
work. The work hits passed the revision of many
of the best Lawyers in the State and has received
their unqualified approbation, as a reliable hand
bock of reference upon all subjects npon which
it trea's. Tbe whole is arranged in sneh a man
ner as to present a plain, concise and explicit
statement of the do ties of all Township Officers,
as may be readily understood by any one Cen
tre county will be thoroughly canvassed for the
work, and the s npport of the citizens is respect
fully solicited.
GEORGE LIVINGSTON,
General Agent for Centre County.
P. S.—Aeod canvassers are wanted in all parts
of this County for the above work, to whom a
liberal compensation will be given. Aplications,
which mnst be made at an early da'e, addressed
to the General Agent at Bellefonte will receive
promt attention. [Dec. 13, '6o.—4t.
HANDSOME WOMEN I
To T3a.o LadLles.
TJ TINT'S " Bloom of Roses." A rich
XI and e'egant color for the cheeks and lips.
It mill not wath or rub off, and when once applied,
remains durable for years. The tint is so rich
and natural, that the closest scrutiny fails to de
tect its use. Can be removed by lemen juice and
will not injure the skin. This is a new proration,
nsed by the celebrated Court Beauties of London
and Paris. Mailed free, in bottles, with direc
tions for use, for SI.OO
HOST'S "COURT TOILET POWDER," imparts a
dazzling whiteness to tbe complexion, as is unlike
anything else used for this purpose. Mailed free
for 50 cents.
HURT'S " BRITISH BALM," remoi es tan, freck
les, sunburn and all eruptions of tbe skin. Mailed
free for 50 cts.
HOST'S " IMPERIAL POMADE" for the hair,
strengthens and improves its growth, keeps it from
falling off, and is warranted to make the hair carl.
Mailed free for SI.OO
HURT'S "PEARL BEOTIPIER " for the teeth and
gntns, cleanses and whitens the teeth, hardens the
gams, purifies the breath effectually, preservet the
teeth and prevents toothache. Mailed free for SI.OO.
HOST'S" BBIDVL WREATH PBRPOMB," a doable
extract of orange blossoms and cologne. Mailed
free for SI.OO.
This exquisite perfume was first used by the
Princess Royal of England, on her marriage.—
Messrs. Hunt k Co., presented the Princess with
an elegant case of Perfumery, (in which all of the
above articles were included) in handsome cut
glass with gold stoppers, valued at SISOO, partic
ulars of which appeared in the public prints.
All the above articles sent free, by express, for
$5 00. Cash can either accompany the order, or
be paid to the express agent on delivery of goods.
HUNT k CO.
Perfumers to the Queen.
Regent St., London, Sausont St., Phil'a., Pa.
For r ale by all Druggists and Perfumers.
The Trade Supplied.
Nov. 1, I860; ly.
BELIEFONTE FOUNDRY.
8. HA UPT, Jr.,A CO.,
RESPECTFULLY informs the eitiiens of
Centre county, that they keep constantly oh
hand, and warranted, Peir Points Patent Shaker
and Straw Carrier, the same thst was formerly
mannfaotu ed at Millheim, also Threshing Ma
chines k Horse Powers made on an improved
plan.
Farmers are particularly invited to call and
examine these articles before purchasing else
where. Grain Drills, Clover Hollers, and all
kinds of Machines and Powers repaired on short
notice. Gum Belting for Maohines, for sale
Clover Hullers, Iron Fencing,
Corn Shelters, Verandas,
Cart Spindles, Mill Gearing,
Side Hill Plonghs, Saw.Mill Gearing,
Wortx's " Furnace "
Rich's Iron Beam " Rolling Miff "
Iron Kettles, New W'ld cook stove
Bells, Hathaway '<
Millheim and Hublersburg Shears, Tin Sheet-
Iron Ware, together with the usual variety of ar
ticles in the Foundry line, kept constantly en
hand or made to order.
Having in our employ experienced mechan'o?
in the various branches of our business, we flat,
ter ourselves in being able to do up work to the
satisfaction of all who will favor us with then
custom.
Our terms and prices are reasonable.
Bellefonte luly 36,-1860. —ly.
NOTICE,— Notice is hereby given that theao
count of Henry W. Weaver, assignee of Jno
E. Mots, has been filled in this office, and be con
firmed absolutely at January term next, unless
exceptions be filled in the meantime.
JNO. T. JOHNSTON, Proth'y:
Proth'ys. Office, Bellefonte,)
Jan. 3, 1861. 3t.
No Surrender of Prineip'e.
The home organ of the President elect,
which no doubt speaks " by authority," is
an article nnder tbe above caption says that
"the receDt Presidential battle was fought
over the question of slavery extension. The
Republicans took ground in favor of free ter
ritories and the right and duty of Congrees
to exelnde slavery therefrom. On that ground
it conquered, and ike represents;', ton shonld
see to it -that there is no flinching from that
position—no surrender of principle, We
want tbe President elect and the Republican
members of Cungreea to say to the South and
to tbe world, that slavery shall not pollute
another inch of free toil belonging to this
Government, if it ia in tbeir power to pre
vent it. We have eteadily opposed the res
toration of the Missouri Compromise line,
and are equally opposed to any other legis
lation that shall surrender any free territory
to slavery. We are just selfish enough to
want it aU for freedom. When States are to
be formed out of tbe Territories, then let the
people framing those States say whether they
will or will not have slavery, and let Conn
grese respect tbeir decision ; hut until that
time let the Republican party use nil its pow
er to keep the territories free. We are op
posed to any amendment of the Constitution
that shall give to slavery further guaranties,
rights or privileges beyond those now given.
We want to see our government turned back
into the channel in which its framers origi
nally placed it—a channel leading it to free
dom—and we are utterly opposed to legisla
tion looking or tending in any other direc
tion. Slavery is the creature of local law,
and slave-holders, as such, have no rights or
privileges uud -r tbe Constitution—except a
Congressional representation of their peon
liar property, and a national law for the ren
dition of fugitives—and these are all the
rights they eyer ought to have, and, in onr
bumble opinion, all that they will ever get.—
We believe that slavery will ultimately be
come extinct in this country, and wo do not
want to see any legislation by Congress that
shall extend the period of its existence. We
would not interfere uith slavery where it ex
ists by virtue of Stita law—we would not de
prive it of any rights it now has under the
Constitution ; but we would have Congress
use its power to prevent the extension of tbe
evil. Republican members of Congress have
pledged themselves to this policy, and they
must live up to it or basely betray the trust
reposed in them by their constituents. We
believe that Mr. Lincoln is planted firmly on
this ground, and will not abandon it. So far
as he sod the Republican party can accom
plish it, tbe Territories shall be free. The
character of the States'to be formed out of
tbe Territories must be determined by the
people who frame and adopt their Constitu
tions. There will be—there can be—no
abandonment of this position by Mr. Lincoln
or bis party."
Washington's Prayer
In thfßf days when nothing is held sacred,
and people for a shadow are ready to break
open and destroy the Temple of Liberty, like
midnight burglars robbing a church, every
thing in the least calculated to bring them
back to a realization of the'r condition is a
gain on the side of right, justice and human
ity. It ia in this spirit that we publish the
subjoined, which comes up as if from tbe
grave at Monnt Vernon, at this critical mo
ment in onr history:
" In the rammer of 1776, Washington, ex
ploring alone one day the position of tbe
British forces on the banks of the Hudson,
ventured too far from his own camt, and was
compelled by a sudden storm and the fatigue
of bis horse, to seek shelter in the cottage of
a pious American peasant, who, greatly
struck with the manner and language of his
guest, and listing at the door of his chamber,
overheard tbe following prayer from the Fath
er of his Country:
" And now, Almighty FatLer, if it is Thy
holy will that we shall obtain a name and
plaoe among the nations ef the eartb, grant
that we may be enabled to show our grati
tnde for Thy goodness by our endeavors to
fear and obey Thee. Bless as with wisdom
in our councils, success in battle, and let all
onr victories be tempered with humanity.—
Endow, also, our enemies with enlightened
minds, that they may become sensible of
tbeir injustice, and willing to restore our lib
erty and peace. Grant the petition of Thy
servant, for the sake of Him, whom Thou
hast called Thy Beloved Son >. nevertheless,
not my will but Thine be done."— McGuire's
Religious Opinions and Character of Wash
ngton.
" A Bio THING."—Mr. Buohanan, on the
fonrth day of next Marob, will be like a cer
tain Knickerbocker Governor we have read
of. He can exclaim, "I am the most popus
lar President the country ever had. I went
in unanimously, and—l go out unanimous
ly and so far as the sentiment of the
American people is oonaeroed, a load
"amen" will answer him on every side.
IT®* QOT. Blaok has vetoed a bill passed
by the Nebraska Legislature to prohibit sla
very in that Territory. The House,
er, repassed the bill; and the Couooil will
also lepass it.
The Voice of Henry Clay.
During the debate in tbe Senate in 1850,
on tbe "Compromise Measures" ef that year,
Mr. Dawson, of Georgia, declared that tbe
eontingenoy bad arrived which compelled
the calling of a convention in bis State to
provide for the extreme remedy of disunion.
Henry Clay followed him, and in the course
of his remark*, threw eat thejfollowing pa
triotic sentiments, which every man at this
time ought to read:—
Now, Mr. President, I stand here in my
place, meaning to be unawed by any threats
whether they come from individuals or from
States. I should deplore, as mueh as any
man living or dead, that arms should be
raised against the authority of the Union,
either by individuals or by States. But af
ter all that has occurred, if any one State,
or a portion of tbe people of any one State,
choose to place themselves in military array
against the government of the Union, I am
for trying tbe strength of tbe government
[Applause in tbe galleries.] lam for ascer
taining whether we have a government or
not—practical, efficient, capable of maintain
ing its authority, and of upholding tbe pow
ers and interests wbieb belong to a govern
ment. Nor, sir, am Ito be alarmed or dis
sauded from any such coarse by intimations
of the spilling of blood. If blood is to be
spilt, by whose fault is it T Upon tbe sup
position, I maintain it will be the fault of
those who choose to raise the standard of
disunion, and endeavor to prostrate tbe gov
ernment ; and, sir, when that is done, so
long as it pleases God to give a voice to ex
press my sentiments, or an arm, weak and
enfeebled aa it may be by age, that voise
and that arm will be on tbe side of my coun
try for the support of tbe general authority,
and for the maintenance of the powers ofj
this Union. [Applause in tbe galleries ]
Refusing to Abandon the National Songs-
A correspondent of one of onr Southern
exchanges announces his determined opposi
tion to the abandonment of tbe National
Songs, as indicated in tbe action of certain
publie gatherings in Sooth Carolina and
Georgia, confessing tea peculiar love for tbe
brave old strains under which our fathers
fought and won. The writer naively adds:
I sincerely believe I never could learn to
get entirely over a certain moisture of the
eyelids that always comes to me When listen
ing to the sweet and stately melody ot the
Star Spangled Banner, whether iseoing from
a company of mimic soldiers in the broad
glare of day, or whether at nightfall, gently
swelling over moonlit waves from a far-off
line-of-battle-ship. Nor do I think 1 could
easily conquer a certain tingling of the fin*
ger-ends, and a peculiar combatiye tendency
which will creep oyer my usually qniet na
ture, when tbe soul-stirring notes of Hail
Columbia, marching oawa;d like an army to
the field, suddenly breaks upon my ear.—
Much less, ia yiew of tbe fact that even
Yankee Dcodie, played on a two stringed fid
dle by a negro boy, seated upon a cotton
bale, will c.: use emotions patriotic in char
acter. would I guarantee to nerve my heart
to utter forgetfulness of aby other of our na
tional melodies, endeared to us by so many
recollections of brately-fonght fields and
hard-eavaed victories.
B§g* The New York Herald says: "Major
Anderson is tho man of the hour. Tbe
pie of the Northern States heartily endorse
bis conduct, and in almost every principal
city, guns have been fired in his honor—
Mrs. Major Anderson is, es we have before
announced, spending the winter at the Bre
voort House, and on New Year's day, hun
dreds of the leading citizens of New York,
irrespective of party, ealled upon ber to tes
tify their sympathy with her husband and
their approbation of his conduct. Mrs, An
derson was too unwell to receive calls, bow
ever, but during tbe afternoon visited Mrs.
Col. Scott. Major Anderson's yonngest son
a boy of about twenty-tine months old, at
traoted much attention by bis dress, which
was an exact fao-simile of that worn by bis
father at Fort Sumpter. The action of the
President in sustaining Major Anderson, so
gratified the Democracy of New York, that
they bad one hundred guns fired in the Park
on Tuesday evening, in honor of the Presi
dent and tbe gallant Major. It was arrang
ed that similar salutes shonld be fired at tbe
same time in Philadelphia, Boston, and oth
er cities."
Blaf A number of years ago Mr. Webster
was at a dinner table, bis opinion of
Mr. Buchanan, and replied that "he was a
politician, but no statesman." It is curious
that a short time after, Mr. Buobauan was
asked his opinion of Mr. Webster, and re
plied, that "be was a statesman, bat no pol
itician." In both judgments, contempt was
expressed—Mr. Webstsr despising politi
cians who were net statesman, and Mr. Bu
chanan despising statesmen who were not
politioians.
Passion is a very keen observer bat
pwretched reasoner. It is like the telescope,
whose field is clearer tbe more contracted it
An Incident i fort Snmpter.
A gentlemar. who recently returned from
Port Snmpter, details in a Baltimore paper
an impressive incident that took place there
on Major Anderson inking possession. It is
known that the American flag, brought away
from Port Moultrie, was raised at Bumpter
precisely at noon on the 27ih alt., but the
incidents of that "fl.-.g raising" have not
been related. Ir was a scene that will b-* a
memorable reminiscence in the lives of those
who witnessed it. A short time before noon
Mnjor Andersoh assembled the whole of his
little force, with the workmen employed on
the fort, around tbe foot of the flag-staff.—
Tbe national ensign WHS attcched to the
cord, and Major Anderson holding tbe end
of tbe lines in his hands, knelt reverently
down. The officers, soldiers and men clus
tered around, many of them on their knees,
all deeply impressed with the solemnity of
the scene. Tbe chaplain made an earnest
prayer—sueh an appeal for support, encour
agement and mercy as one would make who
felt that " man's extremity is God's opportu
nity." As the earnest solemn words of tbe
speaker ceased, and the men responded
Amen, with a fervency that pc.hsps they
bad never before experienced, Major Ander
son drew tbe " Star Spangled Banner" up
to tbe top of the staff, the band broke out
with tbe national air of " Kail Columbia,"
and loud Eind exultant cheers, repeated again
and again, were given by the officers, sold
iers and workmen. " Soith Carolina had at
that moment attacked the fort, there would
have been no hesitation npon tbe part of any
man within it about defending that flag."
Hew Way to Collect Old Debts
One good thing might come of a dissolution
of the Union. When Mississippi repudiated
her bonds, issued in the great inflation of 18-
35 6, the British bondholders appealed to
tbeir and the subject became a
matter oi diplomatic controversy between
England and the United States. England
wanted to coerce Mississippi, but as that
State could not be touched without attaoking
the Union, whioh was not responsible for the
bad faith of tbe reca'citrant Mississif pians,
the segis of tbe Federal power protected rhem
from the consequences of tbeir crime. Sup
pose, however, that Mississippi secedes and
reasenmes her sovereignty. There will then
be no one between ber and the power of
Enghnd, whioh would soon be on tbe Gulf
with a fleet to assert the claims of her citizens
to tbe payment of these ancient bonds, aud
enforce justice by tbe strong arm.
FINANCIAL ASPECT CF SECESSION.—It puz
zles us to understand how the new " South
ern Confederacy" is to establish its public
credit. Are they fools enough to suppose
that capitalists will lend mo.iey to a confed
eration of States who admit tbe right of se
cession, and are pledged to its recognition f
Under jnc'n a system, any capricious State
might at any time take * " miff" and secede,
and overthrow the whole finances of the con
federacy. We predict that when the agents
of tbe new republic go into the money mar
ket to raise funds upon the faith in their
public credit, they will see rather bine times,
and find a dreadful stingency among money
lenders. Then some ot those hotheads will
realize the fact that secession is not going to
be a very fanny affair after all.
Dsg" Gov. Hicks, of Maryland, is entitling
himself to the lasting gratitude of all the
friends of the Union. Tbe most desperate
efforts have been made to induce him to re~
voke his d 9 ninatii ■ not to convene the
Legislature. But he stands firm—neither
seduced by persuasions nor awed by threats.
The o ject of tbe secessionists is to get a
State Convention called, and, if possible, get
Maryland out of the Union before tbe fourth
of Mareh, so as to take possession of the
Capitol—prevent Lincoln's inauguration—
start tbe Southern confederation in Wash
ington, and claim to be the tiua United
States Government, demanding recognition
as such from foreign powers.
jjigr Hon. Jameß H, Campbell, a member
of the Honse Union-saving Committee from
Pennsplvania, writes home to the Miner's
Journal that he thinks the time for compro
mise has passed away. " Concessions to trail
tors wilh arms in iheir hands, canngt be made."
To make them is to permit the Government
ts be coerced. This is the sentiment of the
entire population of Pennsylvania, except a
few dirt-eaters who are still chained fast to
the pro-slavery difunion faction. Let Mr.
Campbell and his fellow-members of tbe
Pennsylvania delegation vtit d fast by the
Union as it is, and they may rely upon their
constituents to back them.
965" It Is suggested that if -South Carolina
will not oome back into tbe Union, all tbe
States shall go over to ber. She could hard
ly refuse so magnifioient an offer. The
names of the States might b changed, and
the National Capital could be removed to
Charleston. We should still have a glorious
nation, the whole of whiob weald go under
tbe general name of South Carolina. If
Mohammed will not go to the mountain, let
the mountain go Is Mohammed.
I®" What bird is most like a ben steal*
ing 7 A cock robin. We have confined the
author of the above ia s hen coop.
EDITORS & PROPRIETORS.
NUMBER 3.
General Jackson's Will.
In Jons, 1843, Gen. Jaekson. in bis re*
t ire area t at tbe Hermitage, wrote hie will
with his own hand' In it/ among ether he*
quests, are two, whiuh cngbt, at this time, to
be published far present reading. These
sentiments therein expressed, in this solemn
document, evince more tban Roman patriot*
ism, and should sink deep into the hearts of
the people. llere is tbe literal Jnngnage of
tbe dead :
"Seventh. I bequeath to my beloved neph
ew, Andrew J. Dwnelaon, eon of Samuel Don
eleon, deceased, the elegant aword pfseented
to me by the State of Tennessee* veiik this in
junction :
That he fail not to use it when neeeesary
in the support and protection of our glorious
Union, and for the protection of the constitu*
tional rights of our beloved country t should
they be assailed by foreign enemies or do*
mestic traitors."
"Eighth. To my grand-nephew, Andrew
Jeckson Coffee, I bequeath the elegant sward
presented to me by the riSe company of New
Orleans, oommaaded by Captain Beal, as n
memento of my regard, and to bring to his
recollection the gallant servioos of his de
ceased father, Oen. Join Coffee, in the late
Indian and British war, under my command,
and bis gallant conduct in defence of New
Orleans in 1814-.15, with this injunction
That he wield it in the protection of the
rights secured to the American eitizaa under
our glorious Constitution, against all iave*
den, whether foreign foes, or inteaane trait*
ore."
The Southern Eeign ci Terror.
The Southern fire-eaters have gone from
bad te worse, till at last there is hardly a lo*
cality in that section where Northern men
are safe, either on their travels or in their
homes. Orders to leave on short notice, tar
ring aud feathering, lynching and assassina
tion, constitute the programme for the bene
fit of Northerners, without distinction. The
fact that a person is from the North, is pri
ma facia evidence that be has "no rights
which Southerners are bouad to reepeet,"
and all gocd citizens are expeoted to assist
iu toe administration of slaveooracy penal
ties. But this course of proceeding is not
oonfined to persona from the North alone, for
Southerners who dare to express the senti
ments of Washington, Jefferson and Clay,
are treated with similar attention. The la*
test example is found in the ease of Joba
M. Butts, who, although a slaveholder, is not
considered sound on the "divine right" of
the slaveholders to rule the country and
make the United States a slave empire; and
who has also expressed in terms of honest
boidnsss, bis oppoeitioa to the disruption of
the Union on account of the denial of that
monstrous pretenoe of the slaveholder*. Pa*
pers are in oiroulation at Richmond, and
elsewhere in Virginia, for signatures, and
are already numerously signs 1, requesting
Mr. Bolts to leave the State as soon as he
can pack his duds. In visw of snob a spirit,
and such a condition of society, the free peo
ple of the North are asked te surrender the
Territories of the United States to the exclu
sive occupation of slaveholders.— Harrisburg
Telegraph.
WST Stephen A. Douglas made a charac
teristic speech in the Senate last Tuesday.
He spoke in favor of the perpetuity of the
Union, and against secession, but dsolared
that coercion was not the proper oonrse te
hold the Southern States in the Confederaey.
He was in favor of compromise, even at the
sacrifice of " my great principles"—non-in
tervention by Congress with slavery in the
Territories. He savagely attaeked the Re
publican party, and denounced Mr. Lincoln,
charged him with having given utterance to
unsound and dang * MIS doctrine, These
who had been looking to Mr. Douglas to p'*
on er the government oat of ite present dii>-
enlty, have been sadly disappointed. He d i
utter one bold, manly sentimen*, but ac" 4
the part of a bitter partisan. The Dou*l. a
journals throughout the country have littU
to say about the speeoh, while the Admini.
tration presses are loud in its praise. D u
glas cannot forgive the Republicans far elect
ing Honest Old Abe President.
t&" We learn from Washington thai tb
retiring representatives from Sooth Carolina
sent back bj the CommiMfoners, whom Mr.
Buchanan wouldn't treat with, and oollso ."!
a little stationery that was due them. Tim
was the principal business transacted by
those Plenipotentiaries. It appears that $. 5
worth of stationery, is allowed to eash nni
ber of the House. The South Carolina rep
resentative* wsrs at Waehingtoa only tb--s
wesks, and, of course, did not use u the r
allowance. But in the excirmeat of the rt
elution they forget to call for their eta ion.
ery account before they left. Thia wna the
buainess the Embassadors finished. Thm
took back in their trunks the paper, and - n ,
and quills, and steel pens, and sealing < as
and envelopes, that each functionary -
titled to, to make up his $25. Tht re i> .
suspicion afloat at Washington that th< w
the main thing the Commissioners came fr,
and that their oetensibls object was onl> <t
blind.
Cover wisdom with ragy and aw tua
will endorse her.