TIM I " l3ll 9 ll DAtinerat, nillithielatd eon
Thursday Ilfortnig by •W. AL•0113) and Z. 4.
Cc-arson, at Two Donato per alounta t basshateto.
ADVERTISER MITE. excekeditkiltdOst . Llaes Lis
inserted at T cams peruse' or dna naettion, and
FIVE oval per line for subsoputut Insertions.
special ItOtkes !needed "betteis - Idairtagee and
Ixsths, will be charged traista corn wits* hie
caeli insertion. All Resohltiona of Assodritioni
C om munications of linkited or twhividnal Interest,
owl notices of Marriagelawkilleatha. ean4tkiirkg Are
liew, are charged 151F112126 per Inn. •
. • I Year. 0 Hes. * Zoe.
Column $1 00 $5 O , $4O
tta
..ane 0,103ze, 20, /0 - 7U,
f;, c. Cantion. Lost Sad Obeid; ind other edger
bwownts, not exceixling Ten Mos. threeminks.
o r tom $1 50
Wisinb.trater's and Executor's Notices, 60
tud:toes Notion!. - 60
Bus:nese Cards, Ave linen, (per year) h 00
.
Merchants and others. adradninsUnfr WAWA%
~,.au be charged $25 per year.. They will be entitled
to , column. oonflued exelnalveiy to their business,
watt, privilege of quart:m.ly changes.
e a r Advertising In all eases iterrinsive of nnnnnp.
:.on to the paper.
.14 )11 PRECTLXG of ovory kind. to Plain and Fang
done With neatness and dispatch. Handbills.
Blaukg, Cards. PuriphkU,l=UMs."Statements, &e.
varirty and stale. printed a.t the shortest
sob , The Burma= Office ts ; via supplied trlth
. p.n,cr Itesses,-a good assortment of hew.tipe, and
~srythlul In the Printing line can he emsented in
IL , most autistic manner and at the lowest sates.
Tr.r.us IN - WARTULU CASH.
EWES OAPS.
•
EWIS RHEBEIN, Fashionable
Toler. Room over Aspiueralre Store, Totem
pe. 0et..5, 69.
FOWLER & CO., REAL ES
. TA TE Dratrilts, NO. TO Washington Street, op
,o,te Opera Rouse. Chicago. M. Real g a tihip w ,
and Hold; battstaients madeandmo WL neryksom-
R. FOER,
S. LIND.
11160
B. HOLLETT, 310NROETON,
1. Pa.. agent for the Hubbard 'Mower. Empire
will. Ithaca Wheel Rake, and Broadcast Bower for
Plaster and all kinds of Grain. Send for Cir.
..-nisrb to B. B. liouxrr, Itsnreeton. Bradford Co..
Pa. June 21.
p ATENTS!
J. N. DEXTER, Solicitor of Palcids,
73 BROAD STREET, WAVERLY,•N. Y.
prepares drawings. -speollcstions and all papers
regain , ' in making and properly conducting Appli
cations for PATE:STD in the UNITED STATED and PM
EDit: Col:35181EL tiO Ca&ROTA 11l EILSCOCIDELVIII,
tNEN. AND AM - WO:Eel ELE . .TO PAT EWELL PATENT
I.t :STAIN - 1J).
Swpt. IG. 1569-tf
BLACKS=In'G I
fir.siug i.ompleted my new brick bhop, near my
n. , l,.itce on Main-street. I am now prepared to do
In all its branches. Particular attention paid
nallmas sad edge tools. Having spent many
mars In this comu u rnity In this boainess. I trust
Alb, a surficent guarantee of my receiving. a Mel . -
;ia mount of the public patronage.
HEITBY ESSMicHit.
Tows - Ada. Nov. 3, 1193.--tf
AI YERSBURG MILLS!
The suheeniwrs are now &slue lotalneka in their
Lee et abe LEST Q'CXUTY at the Mrunaiseno
n
• Wheat. Rye, and Durk - wheat Flour, and Feed con
• •zanily cit hand for sale at market rates.
Ah§ a large quantity of 011.0UND PLASTER of
•
•ot,•rior qt ty from the old Tarots DEM
Myr rliial► ..20.'69. MYER k Fll,Ol Tr.
CE LT. T-CASCADE MILLS.
fle.t quality Win r Wheat Flour 7 mt. $4 &IWO 00
Bearquality Myr our 7 cwt. 350
i'orti Heal aul e and Corn Feed. 225
A fair narrin !lowed to dealers.
Custom 17. in •ng usually done at onee, as the Ca
..ctty et ethilletent for a large amount of
's H. B. INGHAM.
oszur.tmen. ti
SEEM
3 RA.YSTILLF, ItITLT,s
The subscriber.. , ving intrehased the Lallaysville
Mille, and refitted the .o in good order. is now
pr..pared to do good wort, and to give general sails
iaete,u. 31..1. FiIIiTCILEY.
Leltaysville. Sept. 22. 1869.—1 y
ArILLING!
The eill;reribcre haring numbered the Gear' Mill
hear the mouth of Towanda. Chiedt..generallY called
Mill, hard theroughtr relsalitti the same. and
cm now ready to do all Vitas el enatoni minding
rth dh.patell. They deliver Flour, Feed. Meal.
I inthani Flour. or anything elke in their line in any
Irut of the village.
cro , Pmsere will find an Order Book at e the Meat
of Renum k Mullock. All ordemleft in mid
6—A will lee promptly attended to.
y inuturlea in regard to Grinding, or other
of the Mill, entered in said book. willbeanswer-
11. HORTON- t
Kept. 1. il.-2m.
DYEING ESTABLISH
- S T EW
VF.NT
ht eah.criber takes this method of informing the
, .1 Towanda and vicinity that he has opened
/!arcing Establishment in Vol. IlEass' tam build-
W. 166 MATS . STREET,
O.U. Patton's). and that he is now int,
to do an mart In his line. such as CLEANING
11 , MT:if; ladles' and gentlemen's garments,
'We.. in the neatest manner and on the most
r,-. , natile tern.s. Give me.a call and examine my
5.1,1 ING9
'BRADFORD COUNTY
REAL ESTATE AGMICT
a B. McKEAN, REAL ESTATE AGENT
Valuable Farms, MU Pr vertiesoCity and MUM
L. 45 for eale.
Parties having property for sale will find it to their
alvautage hr leaving a des:ription of the same. with
terni a of sat• at this 11, 0, 011q', T.B parties are eineltantly
enquiring for farms, ke.. li. B. ItivEllAN,
Real Estate Agent
°dies over Mawitia Bank; Tonands, Pa.
lan. 29, MT. •
THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE
opened a Banking Howie In Towanda, tinder the
name of 0. F. MASON k CO.
They are prepared to draw Bills of Eschange, and
enllectious in New York. Philadelphia, and all
.• .rt nn. of the United States. as also England. Ger
and Prance. •To loan money, receive deposits,
a., a general Banking bueineea.
• F. `.to. on was one of the late firm of Laporte.
tt o-ou 01_ of Towanda. Pa.. and lax knowledge n
Imemes• null of Ilradforal and adjoining countlea
liavflog ben in the banking littaineas for about
yearx. make t honor a desirable one through
11 mate collertions.
T I. 11466.
k_TTENTION THIS WAY!
N. KINNEY & CO.,
WAtEttLY, 'N.Y.,
kaud far the Spring trade, the largest as-
BUGGIES AIP PLITFORM WAGONS
1 , - 1 in thiii‘part or the country, which they
at tli.• 1110 , 1 reasonable price', and warrant
All that doubt need but call and - examine.
A IA the wino Is blink:eta-
Al,l I 1.119_4;th. N. SLINET 6: CO.
NTEW FALL & WINTER GOODS
.111 IS. E. J. PIERCE,
ju.t r,oinaed from New York with a that-elan
bi•
E=ll
cou.l.ting of the latest Imported styles of
H . BONNETS, RIBBONS„1,:c. kc
w•nit respectfully Invtte the bullea of Towatt
.b .1:1•1 , l‘qudy to give her a call before ptirehasing
• - where Work done fa neat and fashionable style
' 0 o 'l not e. stelloolna over M. E. Rosen.
I,ll'. opposite Po ell's, Tonanda, pa.
t;). iscn. •
VEW FIRM!
YE GoODS AND LOW PRICES
AT !lONMOETON, PA.
TRACY & HOLLON,
Dealers In Groceries and Provisions, Drugs
aml Mmiemes. liemisvue Oil. Lampe. Chimneys.
sus k Lye Stuffs. Paints. Oils. Varnish. Yankee No
. Thbacco, Cigars and Snuff. Pure Wines and
of the best quality. for medicinal purposes
Goodp , %old it the Tell lowmt prices. Pre
"- riPt. , ..aN carefully compounded at all hours of the
Jl, etu,l nutlat. Give us a calL
TELLCY is lIOLLON
Ps., Juno 24, 1869-Iy.
CHEAP PASSAGE FROM OR TO
IRELAND OR ENGLAND.
Gtauy CO:al LINE OF sTE.UMIIIVI THIOX Olt TO
QUEVisTOwlf oft LIT-carom:
tv.ihnoq A Gmon'a old Black Star Llits*.! of Lie
rvp Packets, wailing every week.
swa:Pr-taii Lino of Packaa from or.to Loudon
tvie, a month.
Effil=
fnutb-r parlieulars, apply to William. t Ciltdon;
N..s. York. or
11.1..50N A: CO., Bankers.
Towanda. Pa.
ot t. LvrL
S. PECK, MILLWRIGHT
A A • Asa , ditrumn, Towanda. Pa. =a Malt
: , :ir.naired. Engines and Boded net in - the bed
I.l . l7nicr. I would the attention of mill °anent°
NEW VoIITEX WATER WHEEL.
k. o, nalcuin:i all the elements of a first-class Matter,
suuplicity of c - onstruct:ost. accessibility,grent strength
parts. derlopinx the greatest artmcint of 'tower for
elunly running under backwater
walk uo detriment to rower' except diminution of
1 , 44. requiring no alteration In mill frames or 'al
to:, to Hume, will run under low head, and made of
soy Il.nire4 capacity. These wheels will be furnished
than one-half the nest of any other first-elms
, the..l a market...and warranted to perform . all that
for thee. These wheels will beyriuds for
.ry w,th or without cases; on short notice, of the
le.et ir.ei in rearkvt.
For full pa:Cl:lslam I.l4ress or enquire of the under.
earned. G. 8. PECK, Towanda, l'a.
r.s.—TLese wheels can be seen in operation at
tleetre. Iktrton M U !, Towanda twp. The
composed of Iron as now made:
J.O. ISOl tt.
CS=
A.LVCIELIY& CLAUSON, Publishers.
VOLUME XXX.
PEOPESSIONAL CABS*.
L. P. WILTIDITON,-
ATTORNEY AT LAW, TOWANDA.
Booth ddd of larrows New 31u, by thfirk
Dec. 1, '1;10-3m•
NVIt THOMPSON, ATTORNEY
• AT WV, Tolrands. Pe. Mae with W. B.
Bogart. Esq.. No. 5 Brick Brow. All busineu en
trusted to his calm will be promptly attended to.
July I. 1869.
HENRY PEET, ATTORNEY AT
LW, Towanda: Pa. June 27. W.
VIDW,LREO OVERTON, JR., AT-
Tossrt AT bar. Towanda, Pa. Mee' formerly
bccupted by the late J. C. Adams. march!, 'tn.
GEORGE D. 31D.NTANYE, AT
TOMEI' AS LAW. Offleo—corner of Main and
Pine Streets, opposite Porter's Drag Store.
W A. PECK, ATTORNEY AT
• Der, Tovrandl, Mks over the tia•
kery. south of MD Ward House, and •opposite the
Court donee. nov 3, '6B.
Vr H. CARNOCHAN, AT'rOR
• A-. AT LAW (District Attorney for Brad
ford Colman, Troy, Pa. Ccdkcitiona made and prompt
ly remitted. feb 15, '59.4E1
TORN N. CALM - 7, ATTORNEY
AT LAW, Toaands, Pa. Particular attention
en to Orphans' Court business, Conveyancing and
Collections, Sir Mae at thaategiater and Rego:.
der's office. south of the Court Bonne.
• Dec. 1. IBM
BEM. M. PECK, ATTORNEY
AT LAW, Toward', Pia All business etitrusted
to his carp will receive prompt attention. Office in
the office lately occupied Mercer . 1 / 4 'Morrow. south
of Ward House. up July IIL,
ERCUR & MORROW, ATTORt„,
NIETO ►T LAW. TOWllltilk PL The tinders:4olo'd
having associated themselves together in the practice
of Law, offer their professional Services to the public.
ULYSSES =tall P. D. :MORROW.
March I,
JOHN W. MIX, ATTORNEY AT
LAW. Towanda, Ifradibra Co.. Pa. -
GMenAL INSURANCE AO T.
Part icelar attention paid to Collections and Orphans'
Court business. Office—Mercer's New flock, 'north
aide Public Square. apr. 1, '69.
HB.. McK EA N, ATTORNEY
. AND COUNIthILLOB AT LAW, Towanda, Pa. Par
ticular attention pant to bulginess to the Orphans'
Court. ,t nip 20, WI
W T. DAVIES, ATTORNEY AT
• Liw. Towanda, Pa. Mee with Wm. Wat
kins, F.,sl. Particular attention paid to Orpbsna7
Conrttrtudness and settlement of decedents' estates.
Nk r B. KELLY, DENTIST. OF
• flce over Wickham A: Mack* Towanda, Pa.
Particular attention is called to Alantrams N a base
for Artificial Teeth. Having need this material fur
the pact four years. I can confidently recommend it
as being far superior to-Robber. Please call and ex
amine specimens. Zar Chloroform administered
when desired. may 20. 'M.
TIR. H. WESTON, DENTIST.,--
ottlia. in Patton's Mock. over Gore's Dm and
Chemical Store. Jan 1. '6B.
B. JOHNSON, PHYSICIAN
T. AND Sunoataq, Towanda, Pa. Moe with W.
B. Kelly. over Wickluun k Mack. Residence at the
Means Hausa. apr 16.'68.
Dll. H. A. BARTLETT, Physician
and Surgeon, Sngar Bun. Bradford County, Pa.
Office at ruisidernu formerly occupied by Dr. Ely..
aug.10.18590
D. STEVENS, over BBOWNS (late
(iimes) Drug Store, Patton'e Block, in Offices
lately occupied be Dr. Madill and Dr:Weston. 11-59.
U. BEACH, M. D., Phtpician
Js and Surgeon. Towanda. Pa. _Particular atten
tion paid to all Chronic Disicaeca, and Disown.. of
Female/J. Office at his residents: on State et., two
doors east of Dr. Pratte. n0v.11,69.
DOCTOR 0. LEWIS, A oRADlT
steer the College of .1%3 - Meier's and SargeOng...
New York city. Class 18434, 'gives exclusive attention
to the practice of his pmfession. Mice and residence
on tha caste= elope of Orwell 11111. adjoining Henry
Howe's. jan 14.'69.
H. W. NVELLB.
B. CAMP, INSURANCE
• Anracr.—Office formerly occupied by Mereur
Morrow. one door south of Ward Hollge.
July 22. 1569.
HAIR WORK OF ALL KINDS,
such as SWITCHES, CURLS, BRAIDS, FRIZ
EITS, ice., made in the bent manner and latest style,
at the Ward House Barber Shop. Terms reasonable.
Towanda, Dec. 1. 180.
pßAxcis E. POST, PAINTER,
Towanda, Pa.. with ten years experience. is con
fident be can give the best satisfaction in Painting.
Graining. Staining. Glazing. Papering, /cc.
to, Particular attention paid to jobbing in the
country. april 9, 'fir..
JOHN DUNDEE, BLACKSMITH,
MO:SHOE:TON. PA.. pays particular attention to
ironing Buggies. Wagons, Sleighs, Sr. 'Tire set anti
repairing done on short notice. Work and charges
guaranteed satisfactory. 12,1/LO.
HENRI REDDEiG.
OH YES ! OH YES!-AUCTION!
All calls promptly attended to and satisfaction
guaranteed.* Call or address, A. B. Mot, idouroeton,
Brartfoul county, Pa. 00.26, 69.
K. VAT:JOHAN, ARCHITECT
J• AND BUILDER- All kinds Of Architectural Do.
aignN furniatoll. Ornamental work In Stone. Iron
And Wood. Office on Main Street, over the Feet-of.
gee. Attention given to Rural Architactnie. such as
laying out of grounds, Ac., &c. apr. 1. '67-ly
A W. AYRES! MARBLE SHOP,
You will find iiranita Monuments, both Quincy and
Concord, Marble and Slate Mantles, anrCoal Grater
to alt. A large assortment constantly on hr.ml, cheap
as the cheapest. Aug. 10. ISMS-Iy.
G. F. MASON
A. G. MASON
A WANT SUPPLIED !
The subscriber begs leave to inform the citizens of
Towanda, that he is now prepared to FILE SAWS,
SHARPEN AND REPAIR SCISSORS, and do other
Jobs in that line, on short notice.
JOSEPH MARSHALL •
Orders may lac left at the store of Marshall Bros
fr. Co. dee.l-3w
W. STEVENS, COUNTY SUR
• vvemt. Camptown. Bradford C0.,.1"a. Thank.
ful to his many employers for past, would
wspectfully inform the citizens of County
that he is prepared to do any work in his line of bust
nese that may be entrusted to him. Those having
disputed lines would do well to have their property
areurately tramped before allowing themselves to
feel ampieved by their neighbors. All work warrant
ed comet, sti far as the nature of the ease will per
mit. All in:patented lamb attended to its soon as
warrants are obtained. 0. W. STEVENS.
Feb. 24. 1869-Iy.
AMERICAN- HOTEL, CORNER
(Mr. an
Prod Water 6 . treets e , d Tri y
i lvdtP i t o . M.
formerly of Roy House," Burlington, Pa.
Feb. 21, 18G9---U
WARD HOUSE, TOWANDA:PA.
ESTE!!
AMERICAN HOTEL, EAST
8 , PA. The subscriber having leased
Cita hots=y omnpkd by,A. C. Bentley. And
thoroughly repaired and *fitted it. is now ready to
accommodate the travelling, public. Every endeavor
will be made to satisfy those who may favor him with
a call. A. G. ItErNOLDS;
Feb. 1. 1868—Gm'
VLWE.LL HOUSE, TOWANDA,
11 Ps.
JOHN O. mixed- '
Having leased this House, is now ready to swamp*.
date the travelling public. Nopalna noeespense will
be spared to give istialiaetion to those who may give
him a call.
all-Nofth aide of the public square, east of kles
cur's new block.
R U'eMtRFIELD CREEK HO-
PETER LANDT•DISSEIt.
Baring purchased and thoroughly refitted this old
and *ell-known atind. formerly kept by Sheriff Grif- -
dn. at the month of Dantmernekt Creek. la ready to
give good amommodaticam and satlafacka7 trestment
to all who may raTOr him with a call. -
Dec. 23, 186&-tf.
MEERNS HOUSE, TOWANDA,
F AN 's...britnair k llairrorr, Proprietors. Thu
popular Hotel b.vtng been thoroughly fitted and re.
patted, and ittrntabed throngbont with now and ele
gant Furniture, will bo open for the reception of
gumdit. , oo EIATIIIIDAT, MAT 1, lee. Neither enemae
nor pains has been spared in rendering this NA=
a model hotel in all its arrangements. A Superior
quality Old Barton Ale. for Invalids, Put rot:Aril,
April 2e, 1869.
TROY HOUSE.----Ir. M.. Losa has
the pleasure of informing-Ms-Mends sod the
public. that his new and cemmodious Brick Hotel is
now compkted .and open for the accomodatlon of
strangers and travellers. _The trustless will be con
ducted by V. 111,,DONG k BOX who by strict atten
tion to the comforts of time guests, hope to-recsdre a
liberal share of public patronage. ' •
• The subscriber tanderehts einem thanlM to the
traveling public for the uniform liberal patronage
heretofore teethed hubs Troy House, and takes
pleasure In being able to Mate Opt be Is now better
prepared to mike them comfortable and krppy than
eter. - V. M. IMO:
Troy, Pa., Dee: I.—tf '
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ELMIRA. N.Y
Fri'Mll
011 ]Lain Street, near tlia.Court Hamm
C. T. SMITH, Proprietor
ieledtb tottm.
NY EARL! DAIS.
0, ere me back my early days! t
The il'esirt.prin'g knd the bright,
That mado the ammo of childhocxl's 'ways
A journey of delight.
0, giVe me back the Minoring etream,
The fountain and tho dew,
That neither day nor nightly dream
Can over more renew.
1 would give all that tears have bought
Of wisdom, wealth or love,
For ono bright hour of early thought
This sordid world above.
Ong. happy ilight,liway, stray,
On wings of tameless power;
Ono golden morn, one glorious day,
. In childhood a rosy bower.
Ono sail upon that Runnier sea,
Whose passing storms are all
Light winds, that blow morn merrily,
And dewy showers, that hilt
But oh! that summer sea uo more
Shall bear me gaily on ;
My bar* lies on tho weary shore,
Its fluttering sails are gone.
Tis not that hope her radiant bow
_ No longor bends on high ;
But light has faded from her brow
And splendor from her sky.
Tis not that pleasure may hot bring
Fresh gladness to my breast,
But I am worn with wandering
To find a home of rest.
•
W.tr.nEn CENTRE, PA.
kommunicateb.
• [For tho RE:POUTER.)
BECOGNTIION 1N HEAVEN..
ISY REV. T. LESLIE WEAVER.
The future is beclouded in - mys
tery, not because of doubt, but -be
cause so little is revealed in the Bi
ble about the state of the soul after
death. Yet Christ has told us enough
about it to convince us that the good
shall inherit a crown of life. We
have enough revealed in the Scrip
tures to convince us 'that heaven is
something desirable, and that it will
pay to undertake to gain its heights.
The old Hebrews had the promise
of an earthly Canaan, but they look
ed beyond the mountains of Jordan
and the hills of Palestine, and desir
ed a better country, a more perfect
and enjoyable Canaan. So the mil
lions of Zion's travelers have stood
this side the river, and have gazed,
and longed, and hoped`, and expect
ed ; they have peered into the dis
tance and have been encouraged
to' believe that- there was a better
country, a pleasanter Paradise, and
a more inviting Eden above. The
Apostle says, "It doth not yet ap
pear what we. shall be."' He inti
mates that there is a screen between
-us and our home, and that we can
not see quite into the heavenly world.
The flight of the soul into space,
wheeling upward until it reaches the
throne, is mysterious ; but we afro as
sured that it does not go unaccom
panied and alone, but that bright an
gets bear' it company to the skies.
We satisfied that it continues to
think, to feel, to reason and to know.
In the midst of our musings about
the future, how often do we stop and
fondly inquire, " Shall we know our
kindred in heaven ?" Some of us are
firm in the belief that we shall know
each other there, others are willing
to hope that it is so, and still others
do not, expect la know their friends
until after the resurrection.
It is plain that from the form of
inquiry which our thoughts frame,
we have generally, no settled convic
tions upon the subject. But 'why
should we doubt?' 1 think the Bible
and reason both justify and will : bear
me out, not in inquiring Shall we?",
but in saying-Ith emphasis,. we shall
know each other there. How often,
when our loved ones have been dy
ing, we have promised to meet them
in heaven. Soon we too must die.
They and we are now there, and can
it be that we are associated together
and are yet strangers ? What kind
of a heaven would that be where
friends and acquaintances are con
stantly meeting each other in their
rambles, and yet never give the bow
of recognition ? Why, it will be but
a short time after we are all gathered
home before there will not be a stran
ger in all the realm. If heaven were
a company of spirits who must k ev,pr
remain strangers, it would be a dark
home. 'What v lzind of a morning
would the resurrection be if every
body were strangers? Knocking
against each other, friendi coming in
contact with friends, and yet not
knowing each other. Give me a
heaven of recognition, where I shall
know everybody I have loved here,
and I desire speedily to make the ac
quaintance of the whole heavenly
throng. How oftgi in this world we
find ourselves among a crowd of
aningers. We find ourselves mixed
up with a great company, but we
know none of their names. .Sudden
ly we come across a friend which we
have known in former years. What
a meeting we . have! " Why 1" we
say, "is it you ?" How we shake each
other 1 what a hearty welcome we
have ! What kind of a heaven would
that be where thousands of immortal
souls are,gathered together, if, when
among the great company of stran
gers with which we might be mixed
upon our first entrance, we Should
rim upon an earthly friend and fail .
to recognize him ? But to believe
that when, we happen to meet an old
companion, perhaps a near kindred,
we shall know him, it makes the pros
pect joyous and inspiring. I cannot
tell how it will be when I arrive home,
whether I shall happen to fled my
self among strangers or not. Some
times I think that perhaps a loved
one will meet me upon the door-step;
but be this as it may, when I do come
across a friend I want to know him,
to shake hand' with him, and to be
with him forever. Why do we con
tinue to love our friends after they
arelaid away in the grave, unless we
shall know them beyond the river?
Why do we adorn earth's Greep
woods with bright caskets of flowers,
why do we wander up and down the
bank where our friends cross the tide,
why, do we inscribe ;" Not lost, but
e before" upon the monumental
ard, why for long years do we mole-
TOWANDA I - BRADFORD COUNTY, PA., JANUARY 20; 1870.
ten the grave with our tears, unless
we are cheered by the hope of know
ing our kindredin heaven ? Why
are we so :powerfully attracted to
wards those magnets in the skies—
why do we feel from such an immeas
urable dirdance the chords of affec
tion drawing s to them, unless we
shall know them above ? After the
music of-their voices is lost in- the
swellings of the flood, why do we Rill
listen for a word—why do we follow
them in their flight, borne upward by
the angels, lushes we shall recognize
them there ? When David lost his
lovely son, he said, " I shall g o to
him." He must have expected m go
ing to go 'somewhere, and to know
when he got there, yea, to know his
little boy when he arrived where he
was. - It is said of the Jews that they
shall know Abraham, Isaac, and Ja
cob, and greet them above. Abra
ham was said to havebeen gathered
to his fathers. This does not refer to
his burial in the tomb, for he did not
Intl a grave finning his fathers. If
he was gathered with the fathers, the
union must have been in that world
of beauty where all the good are gath
ered home. If Abraham was gath
ered to his fathers, he must have
known them when he srrived where
they were. Elijah met'- the disem
bodied spirit of Moses at the trans
figuration ; they knew each other and
talked, together. It cannot be that
Moses was there bodily, else he and
not Christ had been the "first - fruits
of them that slept." After the scene
of the transfiguration was over, Eli
jah and Moses together flew back to
the skies.
afi
When Elijah was taken to the skies
he stepped into his chariot, slid after
a single crack of the whip those fiery
coursers stopped somewhere in yon
der space, and.he alighted in the
presence of . kindred and of angels.
Who doubts but that a great com
pany of friends met him upon his ar
rival—that they knew and recognized
each other? The spirit of Samuel
was seen by the Witch of Endor and
was conversed with by Saul. 0, let
us thank God for the hope of a heav
en of recognition! Let me be cheer
ed when I stand by the; bedside of
dying friends, and see them drifting
out from my sight upon the waters,
by the memory that I shall know
them in the morning. 0, to sit by
the pure, placid river that makes mu
sic in the garden of God ! 0, to
gather with the lost upon its banks,
where the willows do not weep, and
where the headlands rise to view, al
ways beckoning the dying saint on
ward as he approaches the shore ! 0,
may we all meet where no Rachels
keep their wakeful , vigils o'er the
forms of their dead, where weeping
eyes never watch for the merning's
glimmer, but where waves of peace
eternally beat upon the pebble-strewn
golden ittrsuid!
ULSTER, l'a., Dec. 27, 1869.
For the REPORTER.]
MONBOETON•
The subject of Sunday-schools
seems to be of all•absorbing interest
to a portion, at I.east,,of , the people
of Monroeton, and if they are act-tutt
ed by pure motives,- I for one am
heartily glad ; for I consider the Sun
day-school the nursery which pro
duces many of our best and most suc
cessful Christian workers.
Rev. Mr. Transue, in speaking oi
the schools in this place,
says : " I
think I can truthfully say there nev
er was more interest manifested. As
far as I can judge, there is more than
double the number interested and in
attendance in the Sunday-schools."
This we admit is the fact„ and rejoice
at it. But we do doubt very much
the christianity of the motives pro
ducing this increased zeal. It is said
that children and fools always speak
the truth, and from remarks let fall
by the little ones we judge it has been
the aim to establish the' one school
by the downfall of the other. If good
results where such motives form the
basis of action, it will be because the
Almighty sometimes converts the evil
that men do to. His honor and glory,
I am surprised that a person who
has been a resident of the place as
long as Mr. Transue has, should be
so ignorant as "to make the following
statement, in his article of the 17th
ult. He says : "As far as I know
in this section of the country, there
is not a single Union Sunday-school
alive and working during these win
ter Sabbaths." Lest ho should make
the above assertion again, and thus
be accused of misrepresenting, I will
inform him that by crossing the street
and entering the Presbyterian church
on any Sabbath after lie is through
with services,. he may see a Union
Sunday-school, of nearly one hundred
members, in operation, And let me
say for his especial benefit, that it is
not one of the kind that occupies
two-thirds of the year in frel.zing up
and thawing out, but one which—for
the last five years at least—has re
mained alive, not missing a' Sabbath
on account of wind, storm or cold.
If Mr. Transue had ever visited it
during the year and over that he was
here when there was no other school,
perhaps he would have been less ig
norant. Union Sunday-schools, in
his opinion, are a failure. And from
what he says, I draw the following
reason : Because .in them can be
taught only salvation through the
bliiod of Christ. denominational
• schools are not for - the purpose' of
tearbing denominational dogmas,
why so ranch to be preierred? Hear
what he says : "What is everybody's
business is nobody's business, is as
true in regard to Stmday4schools as
anything else." Ido not-think much
of that professed Christian or sect of
Christians who can make the salva
tion of the immortal soul their busi
ness only, when by so doing they can,
aggrandize themselves' or increase
numbers` a pet denomination.
When I see a denomination opposed
to united Christian effort, I feel they
dare not trust the people to have the
Bible alone for a guide, fearing their
creed would suffer, if that alone com
prised their teachings. - •
Fiir information in regard to Un
ion Sunday-schools in general, I
would refer to the Rev. Mr: Critten
• den. Yours respectfully,.
11
0.. Roczwzia.
Jan. -10,'1870.
(For the Itzioirtanj
TEMP MIE AND PHYSIOLOGY.
Before commencin g an attack up
on the stronghold of an enemy, a
skillful general would be likely to
take into consideration the obstacles
to be overcome, and guard against
being outflanked or cut off' from his
supplies.
Now we think it would bp well-for
the leaders of the " Temperance
army" to hold a council of war, and
in the light of science, and past ex
perience, unite their strength to re
move the barriers to the progress of
their cause. •
.Physiological research has enabled
us to demonstrate that " prohibition"
is the law of Nature—a law of our or
ganization—which should always be
recognized as the basis of all legisla
..
lion.
It by no nieans follows that it would
be wise for profesiipd temperance men
to organize apolitical temperance
party, or even enact a prohibitory
statute, while public sentiment Mile
tions and siistains the liquor traffic.
Demand must regulate the supply.
The manufacturer and vender of ar
dent spirits only panders to a deprav
ed public sentiment which they do
not create. 'We can easily trace the
evils of intemperance to the use of in
toxicating drinks—we can trace the
use of intoxicating drinks to morbid
appetite—and we can trace the mor
bid appetite to unphysiological hab
its—and we can trace-these unphysi
°logical habits to fashion or public_
sentiment.
A reversion of the process of drun
kard making, by a refotion of
public sentiment, would correct our
unphysiological habits, thus hinder
the growth of morbiapetite, and*
blast the harvest of drunkenness.
To the physiologist nothing is more
observable than that ; eating has to do
with appetite, and appetite has to do
with drink. We can cherish but lit
tle hope that the principles of tem
perance can make any very decided
or marked progress while the habits
of eating, of our, people, remain as
they are. Regardless, or ignorant,
of the laws of digestion and assimi
lation, the stomach of the child is
subjected to the disposition of spices,
pepper, salt, mustard, tea, coffee, su
gar, pork, lard, butter, pickles, " and
other things too numerous to men
tion'," leaving it only one chance out
of two to live over five years. ?.
If it survives this period, with a
more than half dyspeptic stomach,
not unused to opium and other poi
sonous drugs, with strong tea and
coffee, he soon commences the use of,
tobacco and-beer, and may be con- - ,
sidered safe on the road to ruin ; for
the next step is wine, whisky, gin and
brandy.
Should the attention of any sneer
ing mother be directed to this arti
cle, we invite them to try one experi
ment. Take four pieces of cloth half
a finger square, soak the first in bran
dy, the second-in rum or gin, spread
the third with prepared mustard, and
the fourth with pepper, bind them ;T
-on your arm and let them remain as
long as such substances remain in
the ystem when taken into the sto
mach. Then examine : under one
and two the skin is sound, while un
der three and four there iss - a bad sore.
Reflect! If this is the effect of mus
tard or pepper upon the tough cuti
cle, what must be its. effect upon the
sensitive membrane of the stomach ?
Consider, that the morbid appetite
Which calls for rum. may be formed
at 'the table spread by your own
hands.. Habits are somehow formed;
and experienee - enables us to safely
affirm that the use of stimulants day
after day, for _years, fin..lly brings
down the one's loved so* from the
heights of manly dignity to the depths
of a savage brute:
The truth should be apparent to
every temperance man and woman,
that the temperance army have fought
the consequence and not the cause.
The cause is at our tables 'and fire
sides ; the results are seen in the sa
loon, the bar-room, the penitentiary,
and the gallows. Not until we insti
tute it physiological reform, can we
expect to keep our children from go
ing in flocks over to' ruin. "'Prohi
bition " must be understood to mean
a physiological principle, not a restraint
or privation. Taking a survey of the
false doctrines that are prevalent, the
rumseller is more to be pitied than
blamed. Finally, the.great question
is, how can we evoke appropriate leg
islation ?
We can see but one way that could
commend itself to public, favor :
Educate the masses—" Knowledge
is . power.r By enactment make a
knowledge of Physiology a necessary
qualification for the common school
teacher. Let the State charter and
endow institutes in which obedience
to the•" laws of life" (the laws of our
being) shall be madd th 3 basis of
teaching, and where teachers may be
qualified for the necessary work.
Then let the youth be , taught the
true relation of alcohol to the living
system. and how to live in obedience
to the laws Of their physical organism,
and the nest generation would ban
ish the curse of intemperance from
the land.
In this 'educational work men of. all
parties, sects and creeds may engage,
with.the assurance of final success.
More anon. Quiz.
[For the ItErourza.]
TO THE REAL ESTATE'OWNERS OF
THE BORO' OF TOWANDA.
Grxrs : A law was passed at the
last session of our Legislature, di
recting the Town Council to erect
water works and furnish a water sup
ply for the borough of Towanda, up
on the following conditions : a mac.
jority of the real estate owners of the
borouglrto petition the Town Coun
cil to erect•the works, &c.
It is a well ascertained fact that
miter can be had from three sources
—one by goingover the river, One by
using the water from Mountain Lake,
and the other by the use of Holly's
Rotary Pump, I think the last men
tioned plan the most economical.
With the use of the water power at
the dam to work the rotary pump,
the borough can be furnished with
ample water for fire and all other
purposes at a cost of not over $25,-
The works can•be kept in working
order at an annual expense of not
over.
By . eiecting one hydrant at each
crossing of the streets, on Main street
you could throw three 4 one-inch
streams 80 feet
,high ; on &world
street the same number and sized
streams 70 feet high; on Third street
two streams, one inch. each, 70 feet
high. • -
The borough has a taxable proper , =
ty of about $500,000. - A tax of seven
mills on the dollar for ten years will
pay principal and interest, and this
amount will almost be saved in in
surance, saying nothing about having
water for all doOstic and mechani
cal uses, as also all necessary for fires
without engines.
By the law authorizing the Town
Council to construct the works, they
i.nay issue bonds to the amount of
$30,000 for that purpose. These
bonds could be readily negotiated
among our citizens.
I have in brief given my opinion.
Can any one
. propose a better plan?
A. Rem.ESTATE OwlitlL
#b3cellimeou
CLING TO THOSE WOO CLING TO TOO.
There are many friends of snrumer.
Who are kind while flowers:bloom,
But when winter chills the blossoms
They depart with the perfume.
On the broad highway of action
Friends of worth are far And few ;
So when one has proved his frieudship
Cling td him who clings to you. _
Do not harshly judge your nelghbor,'",
Do not deem hls life untrue, .
If ho makes no great pretensions,
Deeds are great though words arc few ;
Those who stand amid tho tempest
Firm as when the skies are blue,
Will be friends while life eudureth,
Cling to those who cling to you.
When you see a worthy brother
Buffeting the stormy main,
Lend a helping hand fraternal,
•TiLI he roach the shore again ;
Don't desert the Oland tried Meal
When misfortune comes in view,
For he then needs friendship's comforts,
Cling to those who cling to. ou.
HOW 001 L VANDERBILT nir HIS
MATCH.
Some years ago Mr. David Britton,
who ianow enjoying his otiuni cum
dig. at his pleasant villa on the south
shore of Staten Island, was engaged
in an extensive grocery business in
this city. Mr. Britton dealt in first
class articles and enjoyed the'patron
age of Secretary Fish, Gov. -Morgan,
Com. Vanderbilt, and other promi
nent citizens. At that; time the Com
modore's mind was not oblivious to
transactions involving less than mil
lionsmf dollars,. '
•in fact, ;he scruti
nized even his household bills with a
keen eye. •
The Commodore was in the habit
of dropping into Mr. Britton's - store
once a month,lor the purpose of hay.
ing a friendly chat and settling his
bill One afternoon he came in, ap
parently in a great hurry, exclaim
ing
"Britton, if you hare my account
made out, cash it."
" All right, Commodore ; here are
the items footed up."
Vanderbilt glanced down the list
until he had nearly reached the bot
tom, when he ejaculated :
" How's this, Britton ? I never or
dered those things."
What things?"
" Brandies, wines, cigars, sardines,
anchovies, crushed sugar, &c."
" Why, yes, Commodore, you or
dered them two days ago. Young
Cornele came after them with the
light wagon. I supposed you were
going to have an evening party." ,
" Party be hanged ! He had a par-
ty somewheee, I reckon, and a nice
one it must have been. IJe was sick
all day yesterday. Scratch the things
off my bill ' • I'm not going to pay the
young rascal's debt."
" You allow him to ordei things
hero; and you must pay the bill, Com-
Modore," replied Mr. Britton, firmly.
" You will never get that money
out of me, Dave Britton."
"I will get it out of you, Commo
dore."
"Ccime, come„serate.h those items
off, now ; I'm in a hurry."
" Well, I'll strike 'em out ;. but next
month you'll have to pay up, if Cor
-nele don't."
" seo you hanged first ; you
were a fool to lot him have them,"
roared the now irate Commodore, as
he handed over the money for the re
mainder of the bill.
It is needless to say that young
Cornele'never settled that little bill.
It was inserted regularly in the Com
modore's - account for some three
riars. Regularly the two old friends
had their little encounter over it. It
served to keep their blood in a heal
thy circulation.
Finally the Commodore ceased to
visit the store, when Mr. Britton sent
the bill to the bluff old Commodore
at stated intervals by his • son Alcck,
who possessed as much firmness and
determination as his father. The
Brittons were brand to triumph or
die in the attempt.
One evening Aleck found the Com
modore in good humor. He had ;just
,returned from a drive after passing
every thing on the road. This, was
before Bonner bought Dexter,
" Well, Aleck," said the old sport,
"your father sticks it out pretty well
on that bill ; when dots be expect to
get the money 2"
" Oh, he's in no great hurfy, Com
modore ; he says it will be a year or
more yet before it is ontlaiied. There
is plenty of time to stick on com
pound interest, and place it in the
hands of the lawyers.' ' •
The Commodore hesitated a mo
went and then quietly remarked,
" Aleck, I'll settle up . that old, Ac
count while I have the money in my
locket ; but just . tell Dave 'Britton
that if he ever lets that young rascal "
have another dollar's Worth of. goods
I'll see him in Tophet before 'he Will
net a cent out of me."
Capt. Abmk Britton served his
country well in the late war; but no
affair ever gave him more satisfiction
than the victory over the sturdy COl4-
modore.
110B1iCULTUBSL wag says the len
i vage of flowers is uttered by tu-lipa.
11111=0114
IMIT OE THE MTh TREJLEIPZEIL
seiii r a o l t the tr e
con and w r on o
mea t*. of oi ll i r e z
sylvania: fluvuunni: 'ln the perform
ance of my duty .I,have the honor to
submit the following report of the ft
minces of thd State, and my action
since these affairs hive been -, under
my control: •
. The indebtedness of -'the Connuon.
wealth at the end of the fmeal year,
eliding Natember 80; 1868, was $33,-
286,946 13:.
The indebtedness at the dose of the
fiscal year ending November 30, 1869,
was $32,814,540. 95, showing a reduc-
tion during the period of $472,465 . 18.
The total debt, as even above,
amounts to the sum of $32,814,549-
95, from whieh sum should be deduct-
cd the following amonute, now in the
Treasuryind set apart for the pay
ment of the debt. Amount on hand
for the payment of overdue loans, in
terest certificates and relief notes,
$382, 314' 02; amount. applicable to
the payment of the five per cent. loan
maturing July 1, 1870, and now pay
able on call, $1,018,548 57; total, $l,-
400,862 49.
Total debt, less east iii the I'reas.
ury on November 30, 1869, $31,413,-
678 46
,The receipts for the fisigtl year end'
ing November 30, 1868, Rsclusive of
loans and premiums and interest
thereon, were $5,214,867 - 61. Ftir
the fiscal year ending .November 30,
1869,] with similar deductions, $5,-
264, 94. r-
The total payments for - '.the year
ending November 30, 1868, exclusive
of loans redeemed and interest paid
on overdue loans, mounted to $4,-
392,539 19. The total payments for
the year milling November 30, 1869,
with similar exceptions, amoupted. to
$4,381,856 98.
The total receipts for the year end
ing November 30, 1869, amounted to.
$5,241,711 28. Balance in the Treas
ury Nov. 30, 1868, $1,012,925 37. -
" Xotal moneys received by !me, $6,-
- 2636 65: the total payments, for
the year ending Novemlir 30, 1869,
were $4,853,774 16. • Showing a bal
ance in the Treasury, on November
30, 1869, of $1,400,865 49.
At this! point I ddem it pr4kr to
explain to the Legislature the action
of the Commissioners of the Sinking
Fund with reference to this balance,
and also to show the _exact obligu:-
lions assumed by them, and the rett ,
son which governed their action in
the premises.
The amount of debt, payable on
call on the 30th day of October, 1869;
was $385,688 87, and the moneys
held by the Treasurer, in excess of
th!se clainis, mnounted to $1,140,781'
16. - To let this money 'remain idle
While tlie State owed a large debt,
seemed doubtful policy, fkirticularly
as our state now enjoys a very high
character for excellent credit; admit
ted to be higher than that of anioth
er State in the Union. If our credit
had been liable to any unfavorable
shock, holding a -considerable- bal
ance might„ perhaps have been de--
fendednn some financial principles.
But, in view of our good standing in
the money markets, the retention, of
so large a sum , seemed to me unnec
essary, if it were'not unwise. I there
fore proposed to the Commissioners
of the Sinking Fund to call in the
five per cent, loan metering July 1,
1870, and to offer to pay it on . de
mand, with accrued interest, to date
of presentation, giving notice' at the
same time that interest would cease
on July 1, 1870. The amount of this
loan was $1,642,128 29.:
While I do not hesitate to affirm
the wisdom of this act, it has plaCed
the Treasury in the position of being
voluntarily liable., for a sum much
greater than the amount of cash on
hand. Its liabilities now are as fol
lowst:
The amount outstanding, and pay ;
able on call, of over-duo loans, etc.,
is $382,314 02; the amount of the
loan outstandig, which I am now
authorized and directed to pay, is $l,-
463,815 65; showing a total of habil
ides of $1,866,123 67, or an excess
over the amount of cash on hand of
$465,3C7 18.. My ability to meet
these calls will depend, first, on a
prompt and rigid collection of the
revenue- '
second, unremitting efforts
to force the payment of taxes hereto : :
fore evaded and now the subject of
legal action; third, the gradual ; pre-.
sentation of the loan at the office of
the Treasury for redemption. For
the first two of these I hold myself
responSible. For the last I rely on ,
the unsullied and-excellent credit of
the Commonwealth.. ' •
The gross receipts, from all sources,
into the Treasury for . " the last- fiscal
year, were $5,241,711 18, a sum which.
appears to be sufficient for the 'cur
rent expenses of the Government and
a'gradtud extinction of the State. debt.
But the attention of . the Legislature
is respectfully . called 16 the manner
in which the income is distributed by
law, and - tinecessity for, a change - in
its 'distribution. As the law now
stands, the amount set apart for the
payment, of the general expenses of
the government , was, for the past
yeark51,677,151- 91, while the actual
amount paid on account of genital
expenses was $2,596,059 86, or $918,-
907 95 more than the sum provided
to meet this item of expenditure: :In
my judgment a change in the law
will be necessary to meet this difficul
ty; and I content myself with direct
ing the attention nf, the Legislature
to this-subject.
Aarge amount. of uncollected tax
eshas tie:awn:dated in times past, un
til it has reached the enormous total
of $1,300,000.* 'titbits are now being
made to collect this by legal' proeess.
I am sanguine that s large proper
tion.of this aura will - be recovered,
and to that, extent relievitho tax-pay
ers.. So far ,as suits of the Common
wealth against these delinquents have
progressed, we are justified in look
ing forward with hope; bne of them
—that against the Credit Mobilier - of
America-.—has been tried; and result- ,
ed in a veidiet against that corpora-,
tion; and in favor of the Common
wealth,' for $407,000. Theclaimayet
in controversy= possess equal merit
with the one jest decided in our favor,
and. it is fair to hope fin fi nal triunaph
in t hem '
The revenues are believed to - be
ample; and with economy will enable
the State to meet.its ;unseat expens-
i L ~
2. per •Anntlin in: Advance.
es, and to continue the payment of a
portion of the funded' debt yearly
without negotiating ,a loan _ for that
purpose. This has been done during
my administration of ,the, Treasury,
for' the first time, I think, in the his
tort of the State. And while I am
not vain enough to claim any credit
for,theimpnived condition of the fi
nances I anilardent enough ; to hope
that there may not be any retrogres
sion from this flattering prOsperity;
and I trust my successors maybe en
abled to, continue a course which
commends itself to every tax-payer
in the State. •
- Notwithstanding the calling in of a
large portion of the debt, there etil is
a large amount of money accumulat
ed in the Treasury, as "will be seen
.from the annexed statements. The
Stale should' derive some benefit from
this aceumulation.- Ta secure this
'benefit, I suggest that the Commiss
ionere of the Sinking Fund be an
thorized to purchase the bonds of the
Commonwealth at the price which
they command from time to time. In
speaking simply as a bnsiness map,
this : appears to. me4he proper course
to pursue. It - is certainly wise to re
dtiee the debt with the surplus fund.
It is impossible to do this if an arbi
trary price is fixed on the bonds be
low their commercial value. The
commercial theory, is, that if "-the
bonds of the State are worth more
than par to the holder, they are worth
no less a sum to the. State. For by,
the . payment of one premium the
debt is permanently reduced, and the
interest ceases for all time to come.
My, wish is that the • Legislature
shall provide some way td utilize the
balance, which ca nnot !i. prevented
from'accumulaiing, and I commit the
subject to their wiislom.
,
• The bond' now required of the
Treasurer is $BO,OOO. If -any bond
eau furnish the State additional seen
rity where. the officer has at stake not
only his reputation, but his charac- -
ter for the faithful performance of a
- public trust, then this bond is ridicu
lously inadequate as a s,afegnard• to
the State . To secure such a safe
guard, through this agency, the bond
should be largely increased, and I
-recoMmend . that it be raised to a sum
- not less thans2so,ooo.
The vocation of those who; ' 'once
insisted-that our debt could never be
paid, ended the moment we began to
reduce its total. In like manner the
people will not be' apt to believe those
who insist that our financial affairs
are mismanaged, in the face of the
ianserable fact - that - Pennsylvania
miiintains a credit, in every money
market; and- on stock exchange su
perior to that of any other State in
t e American Union.
.1 am justified, I hope, in congratu
lating the Legislature on ;the excell
ent condition of opt-finances; on the
fact that the estimated -revenues are
sufficient for the current year; that
no increase ortaxation is necessary;
that th:, prosperity of the people ren
ders the usual income sure; and that
under this . prosperity, we are each
year paying, with - out distress to our
citizens, the great debt,. bequeathed
to us by the last generation.
The Legislature has cast upon it
the responsibility of levying all faxes
by means of which money flows into
the Treasury. By their direction
alone'can any fraction of this money
be paid out.. As they have the re
sponsibility of providing ways and
means, and directing all expenditures,
iso, too, have they a right to all the
honor whichanuit flow from the sue
veessful working of our financial af
fairs. Economy in legislation relat
ing to expenditures on their part,
and an intelligent management on
the part of the executive officer whom
they choose to collect and manage
the revenue, now seem to be the only
things necessary to enable. Pennsyla
nia to - speedily pay off the residue of
her once enormous debt, alid to as
sume a position of prospenty which
shall render her alike the pride of
her own people and the envy of her
sister States. 'Very respectfully, your
:obedient servant, '
R. W. DliesEl,:, State Tretui'r
103 , 1f111147,0411CIS:134$41
When roosters are observed.before
daylite in the morning sorein arming
the klonds and utter lamentachuns,
then look out for sudden weather and
a severe, pucker in the money market,
When yn see 13 geese welkin injtin
file, and toeing in, yu can deliberately
bet are last surviving dollar on a
hard winter, and a grate fluktousness
during the nest season in the price
of cowhide boots. •
If pigs squeal in the cite, and grass
hoppers cum oph ov their roost and
niingle in a free' fight, yu may hope
for high winds in a few weeks.
When spiders are seen climbing up
the wall backwards and frogs trough
as tho they . had the hickups, look out_
for rain ; this iz also a share sign that
children will hare the measals slight.
' If bees h4ng around their hives and
mules are eien in a 'brown study, a
storm uv sum kind iz cookin, and yn
will notis the market for herring iz
Very cadaverous and shifty.
Jist before a heavy sno storm nv 3
foot deep, chimbly swallow are un
commis skarse ' and in .the moral
world there iz a grate hapless in the
temperance question:,
"Men hens lay 2 eggs a day and
men cease to brag, and wimmin cease
to cackle, then hip* summer draws
ni; and the niillenmni ain't fur oph. .
—josh Billings.
• THE DUTY OF A Mernsn.—She
should be firm,' gentle, kind, always
ready to attend to her child.—
She should never laugh at him, at ,
what he does - that is winning; never
allow him to think of his looki, ex
cept to be neat and clean in all his
habits. She should teach him to
Obey a look; to respect those older
than himself, she should never lisle
a command without seeing it is per
formed in the right manner. Never
speak of a child's faulta or foibles, or
repeat liikremarks _before him. It is
a sure way to spoil a child. Never
reprove a child when excited, nor let
your tone of voice be raised when
correcting. Strive to inspire love,
not dread; respect, not fear.. Re
member you are training and educa
ting-a malt& eternity.
' •
In very early w - 11;1e /la Cedar tilled
in a symbolicel or mystic mule% , and
in the old specimins of stained*"
we find the hilkniing signillesticeis
scrupulously attended
White, represented by the iheriiend
or silver, was the embleta of light, re.
ligiou B purity, insPeePoe , raWnitY ,
faith, joy, and life. OurSalior wears -
white after His reennecticei. In - the
judge it indicated intfgrity• ; the
rich man, humility ; in the woman,.
chastity. It was the i eolor iionmeerat
ed to the Virgin, who, hoisver, never
wears white,,,except'in pictures of the
Assumption.;
Red, the ruby signified fire, divine
love, the Holy Spirit, hest or the cre
ative power, and ;White and
red roses express love and iiniocence,
or love , and wisdom, as in tbeouland
with which the -angels crowned SL
Cecilia. Ills bad sense, red notified
blood, war ; hatred, andiminhihnient.
Red and black combined were' the '
colors of purgatory and the devil
Blue,. or the sapphire, express ed heaven, the fi rmament trail, eoziatan
cy,- fidelity. Christ and the Mien
wear the red tunic and theblueman
tle, as signifying heavenlyly love and
heavenly truth.. The same. Colors
were given to St. John the Evangelist,
with this differcuce, that he wore the
blue tunic and the red mantla • in,
later pictures the colors are sometimes
red and green. '
Yellow, or gold, was the iiyMbol of
the sun ; of the goodness of (led, in
itietion or marriage, faith or fruitfult
ness. Iss pictures of the apostlas, , St.
Peter wears a yellow mantle over a
blue tunic. In a bad sense, yellow sig
nifies inconstancy, jealousy, deceit ;
in this sense, it is given to the traitor
&One, who is generally Imbited in
dirty yellow. •
Greco, the emerald, is the color .of
spring,: f hope, particularly in imor
tality, and of victory, as the color of
the palm and the laureL
e nolet, the amethyst, signified love
and truth, or and suffering.
Hence it is the color often worn by
the martyrs. In some instances the -
Savior, after hiis resurrection, is hab
ited in a violet-instead of blue man
tle. The Virgin also wears violet af
ter the crucifixion. Mary Magdalen,
who, as patron saint, wears the red
robe, as penitent wears violet and
blue, the colors of sorrow and con
stancy. In the devotional represen
tation of her by Timoteai della Vita,
she wears red and green,, the coloie
,of love and hope.
Gray, the color of ashes, signified
mourning. huuiility, -and innocence
accused ; hence adopted as the dress
of the Franciscans (the Gray Friars),
but it has since been changed to a
dark rusty brown!
Black, expressed the -earth, dark
ness, mourning, wickedness, negation,
death, and, was appropriate to the
Prince of Darkness. In some very,
old illuminated manuscripts, Jesus,
in the Temptation, wears a black robe.
White and black together signify pu
rity of life, and mourning or humba
tion ; hence adopted by the Domini
cans and the Carmelites. •
NUMBER 35•
In 1718 a French academician
named Henrion endeavored to show I
a great decrease in the height of men
between the periods between the Cre
ation and the Christian era. Adam
he says, was 123 feet 9 inches high ;
Eve, 118 feet 9 inches ; Noah, 26 feet;
Abraham, 20 feet ; lloses, 13 feet.—
The allegation is moderate compared
with that made'by early Rabinnical -
writers,.who affirm that his - head
overtopped atmosphere that he
touched, the Artie pole iVith one hand
and the' Antartic with the other.— -
Traditionary memorials of the prime
val giants still exists in Palestine in
the fond of graves of enormous- di-,
mensions ; as the grave of Abel near.
Damascus, which is 30 feet long ; '
that Gf Seth about the same size ; and
that of Noah, in Leabanon, which is
70 yards in length. • . '
Pliny says that by an eattliquake
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in Crete, a mountain was openw; and
in it was discovered a skeleton stand
ing upright, forty-six cubits long,.
which was supposed to be that of
Orion or Otus. The same author re
lates that in the time of Claudius
Ctesar there was a man named Gall
barras, brought by that kanperor from
Arabia to Rome, who was nine feet
four inches high, " the tallest man
that has been seen in our times."—
But this giant was not sO tall as Po-
sio 'or Secundilla, in the reign of
Agnstcut Caesar, .Whose bodies. were
preserved as curiosities in a museum
in the Salltistian,Gardens, and each
of whom measured ten feet three
inches. '.-
THE CHILDREN'S Causus.—One of
the most startling effects of this
monkish delusion was the crusade of
the little children. - A band of fifty
thousand children from Germany and
France set out inlBlB to redeem the
Holy Sepulchre. A peasant child of
Vendome first assumed the -cross in
France, and soon an increasing throng
of boys and girls gathered around •
him as he passed from Paris to the
south, and with a touching simplicity
declared tint they. meant to, go to
Jerusalem to deliver the sepulchre' of
the Saviour. Their parents and re
lations kr vain endeavored to dissuade
them ; they, escaped from their homes;
they wandered away without money
or means of subsistence ; and.they
belieied that a miracle would jiry up
the Mediterranian Sea and enable
them topass safely to the shores. of
Syria. At length a body—of seven
thousand of the French children
reached, Marseilles, and here they
-met with a strange and unlooked for
fate. At Marses were slave traders
who were accustomed to mehase - or
steal ,children in order sell • them
to the - Saracens. Two of these mon
sters, Ferrers and Forms, engaged to
take the young crusaders tothe Way
Land without chine, and they set
sail in seven ships for the east. Two
of the'vessels were sunk on the voy
age with' all their' paasengers ;* the
others arrived safely, and the unhap
py children were sold by their betray
pm in the slave markets of Alexandria
and . Cairo. Other largo bodies of
children came from Germany
• across
the Alps. Many perished from hun
ger, heat and disease ; a few were en
abled to die on the sacred soil of
Syria ;'and it is estimated that' fifty
thousand of the flower of European
youth were lost in this most remark
able of the crusades.—Harper's Mag
azine.
WillsioM
>M7I7 ' i P! I
SOME GIANTS.
Sun an. astronomer to. a, IFii;ht
eyed girl, when talking of rainbows: "DK you
ever seo a lunar bow, Miser "1 bare seen
beaux.by moon-light sir, if that's what-you
mean," was the sly rejoinder.
A unix boy bsvi n 6. broken his
rocking-bone the same day it was bought, his
mamma began to scold, when he Iffid her
by. inquiring' "Wt is the good of a boss till
it is broko r - • -
Ir a young lady has a thotuunul
act-es of land, the young'pen an ape to con
clude that there area t porn* for at
tachment. '
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