, - 1 II '"- ti i j', , , i . , ,- :: 1 t , , 1 l t i l a i .y l . 1, I C ..: -:_ ' 4 I . . IttON'ItROSE, P E A., JUNE , 20, 1877. gout fading. THE WEB:OP.-LIFE, Like the blind spinner, in the Sun -4 I-tress:lmi days; know that, all the tbreadewill, run -'Appointed ways; I. know each day will bring its task, And, being blind, no more.' ask. I do not know the use or name . O 1 that .1 spin; I only, know that some one came And laid within „ • My hand the thread, and said "since you Are blind; but one thing you can do."' Sometimes the threads, so rough and fast And tangled fly; I know wild storms are sweeping pe st And fear that I • Shall fall; but dare not try to find A safe place, since I am blind. I know not why but I 111)2 sure That tint and place, In some , great fabric to endure Past time and race, . My threads: will have; so from the first, Though blind, I never felt accursed. I think perhaps, this trust has sprung From one short word, Said over me when I was young— So young I heard If s knowing not that God's name signed My browand sealed me His, though blind. But whether this be seal or sign, Within, without, It matters not; the Lord is mine never doubt I know He sent mehere, and still, And glad, and blind, I wait His will. But listen, listen, day by day, To hear their tread Who bear.the finished web away • And ettt the thread. And bring God's message in the sun, "Thou. poor, blind spiuner, work is done." THE POPULAR HYMN WRITERS. ..It is a remarkable tact that, notwithstanding allthe industry of the hymn writers of the present century, every hymn book is still com posed, in very large proportion, of hymns written prior to 1800. Indeed, but for Watts, - and Doddridge,, who lived further back, we might celebrate at this time the centennial of * hymnology, as it was just one hundred years •ago that the Wesleys, Newton, Cowper, To plady, and many others, were writing the hymns which, with Dr. Watts', make up the bulk of the matter in the hymn books of to day. Charles Wesley was the most , prolific and . Watts the most popular hymn writer that over lived. The former wrote no less than 7,000 hymns; the latter nearly 700, and it is estima ' ted that two-fifths of all the hymns sung during the last century have been Watts'. To CAUL logne eTen they best known of them would - fill a coludn ; perhaps as great favorites as an'y are, "When 1 can -Read-Idy Title Clear:' "JO. sus Shall Reign Where'er-the Bun," "Come, Ho ly Spirit, Heavenly Dope," "There is a Land of . pure Delight," and thatfine ascription of praise "From All that.Dviell Beneath the Skies." The first hymn that he wrote, when merely a boy, is still sung frequently, "Behold the Glories of the Lamb 1" Notwithstanding his great popular ity Watts made no pretentious to the art of po esy, and it must be confessed that some of his . verses would not bear very fastidious criticisms. He wrote one hymn beginning, ' "Now by the bowels of my God," and another, which start ed olt in this funny way : : , " Raise thee, my soul, fly un and run -Through every heavenly street, And say there's naught below the sun . • That's worthtof thy feet. Charles Wesley wrote on almost. eyery. con . ceiiable subject, 'and the thirteen .yolumes of his poetical works include hymnsT"On the Re covery of a Child -from small-pox," "For a :wo man about to be in Travail," and other singu. lar themes. Of tourse,writing so much, it was to be expected' that he , would sometimes write nnworthily; hut his brother Joim . (the founder of Methodism), with ei ent taste, selected those of - his 'hymns - wort to live, and his judgaitifit his, in the . Main,. eee - ived the sane tiort of: a century. Charles begin hymn writ ing at 29, and . continued •Incessantly till his death in his 80th year.. it is a little singuliir that at jhe age Of 40 he should have written these words of prophecy : And have I measured half my days, 'And half my journey run.? Some one of the hymns which will make his name immktal - were - the inspiration of a mo ment. lie wrote "Jesus, Lover oiSoul,' in_ a spring -house, where he had fled for refuge rout - a 1n617, and these .circumstances explain some.ofthe figures °lit. Other hymns of his were colored by circumstances, and some of Ins trial -andtribulations, as - when he says: Into a world of radians sent, ,I walk on hostile grotmd; ; • While human bears, on slaughter bent, And , ravenintwolves abound. Awing 14:411 hundred hymns 'by Charles Netipxyj. , to every Christian congrega tioi4ri,:-, ;::I,,Whose Glory Fills ' the 14kies,',` -.49:t0:4,41ii - L'ii - Apes Bing," 4 ‘Light of Those - Whose Dreary Dwellings," "COnie s Tliou Almighty Xing," And - 'Blow 'ye the Truinpet tloir.l"- There it PeOuliar jubilant Character to idthis•writings, and'even his funerallymns ere-pains Oftr4us*-4)tingfieki :RePublicCO, Ationuull4urity by-yielding up'notbing that h peace - by yieldbv thatii „ ps*."ls'no sweeter spirit 412azt.'s aPiti.4: ll olnitting a Ood and -Saying; "Thy win:lS &hie The' ol3 lam in'' the leaf ' hf, 44 1. aysy Sunday is God's special present to the work' 'lnman, and one of his chief objects is to pro long life, and preserve efficient his working tone. • In the vital system it workelike.4:,.txim pentiation pound; it replenishes the spirit, the elaiticity and vigor, which, the list six days hive drained away,and supplies the force which , is to fill the six days succeeding; and in the economy of existence it answers the Same pur pose as the. economy of income is answered by a savings bank. The frugal inan who puts away a dollar to-day and another dollar next month, and'thue in a quiet way is putting by his stated dollar from time.- to time,_ when he grows old and frail gets not only the same dol lar back again, but a good many dollarit beside. And the conscientious man who httsbands one day of his existence- every week—who instead Of allowing Stinday to - be trampled and torn in the hurry and'scramble of life treasures it up— the tord of Sunday keeps it for and in length of days the hale oftige gives it back with usury. Thesavings bank of human existence is the , weekly Sunday. A;.: . PHYSICAL BENEFIT OF SUNDAY. RICH WITHOUT MONEY. Many a man is rich without money: Thou sands of men without nothing in their pockets, are *h. A man born With a good, sound con. : stitition, a pod stomach, a. good heart and goods limbs ; and a pretty , good headpiece is rich., Good bones are better than gold ; tough muscles than silver'; and nerves that flash fire and carry energy to every function are better than houses and lands. It is better than a landed estate to have the right kind of father. and mother. Good breeds and bad breeds ex ist among ilea as really as among herbs and horses. Education way do much to-check evil tendencies or to develope good ones ; but - it is a great thing to inherit the right proportion of faculties to 'start with. The man is rich who has a good disposition—who. Is naturally kind, patient, cheertul, hopeful, and who has a flavor of wit and , fun in composition. TO 'MAKE MIIWTARD PLASTER S Bow many people are khere who really know, how to mak e mustard plaster? Not one in a hundred at the most, perhaps, anc: yet mustard plasteis are used in every family, and physi cians prescribed the application. The . ordinary way is to mix the , mustard with water, temper ing it with a little flour; but such a plaster as this makes it simply abominable. Before it has half done its work it begins to blistei the patient, and leaves him finally with a painful, #ayed-spot, after having produced far less effect in a beneficial way than was intended. Now a mustard plaster should never blister at all. If a blister is wanted, there are other plasters far better than mustard plaster; then use no water but mix the mustard with the white °fan egg, and - the result will be a plaster winch will "draw" perfectly, but: will not produce blister ;011 the skin of an infant, no matter how long it is allowed to remain on the part. • SAVE THE BOYS. • American youths have undoubtedly imbibbed wrong ideas of the• dignify of manual labor. But the general character of the men who have been crowded into the trades, during the last twenty-five. years, • has deterred -many who would have inclined to mechanical pursuits. Nevertheless, it may be said, for the encourage• went, of young men seeking a begmhing in life, that an industrious, faithful and sober American mechanic is certain to succeed. 'lt is too late to reclaim the vast concourse of youths who have goat wrong from the begin ning. As dront, idlers, or enemies of society, theY have gone beyond hope of recovery. But every good citizen is bound to do what , he Can . to save the boys' now coming forward. tiOME BEAUTY. A tasteful woman can make a garret beauti ful and homelike, and tit little cost; for the beauty:of home depends more on education and refined, taste than upon mere wealth: If there is no artist in the house it matters little that there is a large balance at the bank. There is unusually no better excuse for a barren home than ignorance or cirelessness. A little me chanie.al skill can_ make - brackets and shelies for the walls. ~A thoughtful walk in the woods can gather leaves and ferni3 for adorningthe un pictured rooms. A trifle saved, from daily ex penses can now and then `pus new book upon the slitlf or table. The, expenditure of a few dollars can convert the plain Windows into a laboratory. In these and fifty other ways caa a plidn, barren room be converted into a scene of beauty: J.H.BABNRs,. :1 .4 ,11 G. BLAND TO j J. ill. CONGDeIs Barnes, Blanthng & Co., nideand Granite Nab [ESTABLIIIIIED nt 1840.1 MANUFACTURERS OF ALL RINDS OF 'MARBLE AND GRANITE MONUMENTS MANTLES, &C. IMPORTERS SCOTCH GRANITE, 26 Chenango St., Near pepot, Marche. V 376. BINVIWAIITON.N. T .4.- ; DMINISTRATOR'S VOTICL,Im the estate of Henry ,Ljoivilate of: }Tema -twp_ linsquehanna - :County, - .Peunsylvanla, deed. Lettere of. Administration In the said estate having be granted to the underslg.ned, ell persons owing sattisatate are requested to make immediate payment, and all persona having claims against 'wild estate are requested to present them without delay. May 16,1011.W6 Administrator. :.... .. 7 . -,, ..,:- -.---.,- -,-:.,i.",j01i'-P.kint4pg fIUIOX, , :'' . .--,-.-..- - -..---,:.,.. . _ , ; - e ., .. 011 , ,- --',-: .. , _ 74 , i , - ,-, ,' - lat'-ifice,:• ,,,, :'..:: 1 „......: ~„ ~.,... _.:_. ..„....... , _ --=~.r. Aliso, G ,RAND, OPEMG WcAtirL - Has Opened a nW STORE 52 Coiert SL,-.BllYalit4M7:49N, and has stocked the same with a fail assortment OF MENS' AND*BOYS' READY MADE -eLOTRING I Being a breach store.ot a New York wholes's% house, I can undersell any clothing house Binghamton , or vicinity„ Also a full lite of" Gerais furnishing goods. Call and examine my stock and prices before going elsewhere.' wool . cassintere pants to order for $5 00_4a JOHN SCHIFF, 52 Court Street, April 18,1877. VEGETINE Strikes at the root of disease •by purifying the blood, restoring the liver and kidneys to - .healthy acti•m in vigorating the nervous systetn. • • VEGETINE Is note vile, nauseous compound which iimply . purges the boivels, but a safe. pleasant remedy,'which is sure to purify the blood, and thereby.rentore the hedith. VEGETINE • Is now prescribed, in cases . of Scrofula and other dis eases of the blood, by many of the best physicians, owing to its great success in. curing all diseases of this nature. . ' . • • VEGETINE Does not deceive invalids Into false hopes by purging and creating a ficticious appetite, but - assists nature in clearing aria purifying the whole system, leading the patient gradually to perfect health. ; . VEGETINE - Was looked ripen as an e.iperlment for some tine by some of our best physicians, but those most incredu. lone In regacd to its merit are now its mosti - ardent supporters. - VEGETINE. . . , 1 Instead-of being a puffed-up' medioine, has worked its way-up to Its present astenishing succea- by actual merit in curing all diseases' of the blood, of whatever nature, ' ' • VgGETINE • Say a Boston physician, '"Has no equal as a blood purifier. Hearing of its tutuny wonierful cures, slier all other remedies had failed, I visited the - laboratory, rand convinced myself of, its genuine merit. It is pre pared from barks, roots, and herbs, each of • which is highly effective; and they are compounded such a manlier as to produce astonishing results," i • F' VEGETINE I • /I Is acknowledged and recommended by. physicians and apothecaries to be the best purifier and cleadser of the blood yet discovered, and thousands speak itr its praise who have been.restored to health. ' • PROOF. • WAHT IS NEEDED. Boston, Feb. 18, 1871. E. H. R. STEvENs—Dear Sir . : About one year elute found myself in a feeble condition from general de- Witty. Vegetine was strongly recommended to me by a friend who had been much bawl:Med by its use. I proCitred,the article, and after using several bottles was restored to health, and discontinued its use. I feel ' quite confident that there 'is no medicine superior to . It for those complaints for which it is especially pre pared. and would cheerfully recommend it to those who feel that they need something to restore them to per fect health. Respectfully yours,• • . U. L. PETTINGILL. Firm of S. M. Pettinglll it Co., 10 State•St,, Boston. I HAVE FOUND - THE RIGHT MEDICINE. • BOSTON, Mass. 'Mn, H. R. , STaves—Dear Sir f My only object in giving you this testimonial Is to spread vsluable•infor 'mation. Having been badly afflict with Salt Rheum, and the whole surface of my skin being covered with pimples and erruptions, many or Which' caused me dgreat pain and annoyance, and knowing it to be a blood isease,l took many of the advertised blood prepara tions, among which was any qu.antily of Sarsaparilla, without obtaining any benefit until I comm euced tak ing the Vegetine; and before I had completed the first bottle I saw that I had got the right medicine. Conse quently I followed on with it until I had taken seven bottles, when I was pronounced a well man; and my skin is smooth. and entirely free from pimples and er- - ruptions. I have never enjoyed so good health before. and I attribnte it all to the use of Vegetine. To benefit those afflicted with Rheumatism. I will mention also of the,Vegetine's wonderful power of caring me of this acute complaint, of 'which 1 hale suffered so intently. C. H Poss. Ag't Mich. C. R.R... N 0.69 Washington Street, Boston. yEGETINE Prepared bp H. R. STEVENS, Boston. VRGRTINE IS SOLD B 1 ALL:DRUGGISTS. MUSIC BOOKS. ,GOOD NEWS.! GOOD NEWS A Sabbath School song hook of great beauti, by. R. M. Mclntosh, Is undeniably one or the best, and hs already popular, Price 85 eta. SARONI'S THEORY•OF HARMONY. ($1 25) Just-out. A thorough and excellent work. Is commended to all who wish to study the science. u the maker has, in a large degree, the talent of making dif ficult things easy to understand. THE SCHOOL SONG BOOK. A new and superior Class. Book for Normal Schools and Female Seminaries, is complied by one perfectly familiar with the needs of each schools. By C. Ever• est. Price, 00 cts ; $6 per doz. 7 JOSEPH'S BONDAGE. Bye.M. Chadwick. Just out.: Is a bright and attractive short Oratorio or Can tata. Sure to please, from the beauty. of the story, as well as the attractive utusic ' ($1 2.5 Bds.: .1 Paper.) Bither hook mailed. post free, for retail price. • OLIVER DITSTON it CO., BOSTON, C. N. Ditson I Co.. - J. X. Ditson I Co. 863 Broadway, . Successors to Lee & Walker" New York, Philadelphia. TO CONSUMPTIVES. The advertiser, having been permanently cured Of thatdread disease. Cons umptlon,by a simple remedy. Is anxious to make known to his fellow sufferers the Means of care. To all who desire it, he will send a. copy of the prescription used, (free of charge,) with the directions for.preparing and using the same. which they will find a, sure cure for Consumption, Asthma; Bronchitis, 4c. Parties' wishing the prescription wM please address Rev: E. WILSON; 194 Penn Street. Willlamsburgh, N. Y. 2W116 A house, barn, and lot, 011 Matt street. la Ber- ' ford Village. Dow Wwrita e, hotel. • Thlot property to In the tentre of the ho —ens - me . yuti.tol the town, will be _ gold ch ee p. T 4 /Word, March 2.8418T1 , 2 .4 90W. NEW SiloßE E .., Binghamton, N. Y. 18—ly WAR IN: EUROPE 'EXTENDING AS FAR .A&,.MoIiTRCISki For Dry GOOds and Clothing, Hats, Caps, and Furnishing,. Goods,. Cloths &c., 'while they can: tle bought -at the extreme low, they are sblilng at, prior to the `,possible advance in the ' above Hue of goods, same as it has been in flour, ete., etc., etc. , HAVING- PURCHASED A VERY EXONSIVE ASSORTMENT OP GOODS such as usualy kept by us, and at loWer prices than ever before, we request the trading public to Call, and e xamine our goods. promising • k• prices and qualities combined to compare favor- ably with all conipetitors, whether . . • • at home !orabroad. WE. HAVE A FINE SELECTION F CLOTHS' AND CASE RS FOR special .Custom Work. Take measures and' make gannen, to order, guaranteeing perfrcit. fitting and workmanship. is 111. DESSAVER. • tfneee4or to. Outtenburg, Rosenbaum & Co. . I- ' gontrose, Pa. May 2, 1677. 66 A DVERTISE FACTS TO, SUCCP,EI);" I, ' ! , DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND' SHOES, HATS...A : ND (121.1" S, Gga. ; - We.bud for CASH only 7 and take advantage of the liwket whenevd it ' can be done—either in large or small lots. ; . Our whole store is filled with RARG r INS: because we always wantthem, and have first opportunity to secure an h. . . !NEW I .GOODS EVERY DAY. 'PriceB Lower thati at any' Bingba -LOW but LESS." "WE [h Brick Block.] Great Bend, Pa. THE 'BATTLE FOUGHT - The multitude of people that thronged our New St4re, and the thousands in the adjacent soisres were bappy to see GOOD GOODS sold so Cheap, and one and all pronouced our store a marvel of beauty never before seen in the Empire state. Fiont seven a. to. hntil'eleven p. m. our ralatial Store Vas literally packed with huManity. The people are now aware of our removal, and have seen the: Largest and liands6mest assortment of lathes', gents' and children's boots, shoes, ties and slippers that has ever been shown in this city. Our old store, No. 97 Washington 'street, is a thing of the past—the eminent suc cess- we attained there is but a fraction of what we ,expect to achieve in our new lo cation. We are now more centrally located-, in a . better, lighted and more commodi ous store, having a large hitsement for, oli'Wholesale Department. We have double the amount of goods for our customers to - select from; and our, PRICES ARE LOWER THAN WEEVER NAMED. LOW PRICES, HONORABLE DEALINGS, AND ONE PRICE WILL ALWAYS GOVEILY *US. - I l u s y hte r cofig o l o u:r a s n el c f ons e fo sa r CASH SH y Do . 4 k N is C l : a N s ia s Y iut t s to m boo e t customers wanted. ABOVE COMPETITION. . 240 pairs Women's e hand pegged high ctit calf $1.50 180 " " .• sewed " "" '"` 1.75 180 " " " 300 120 120 4i' i AVAIL YOURSELVES OF THIS OPPORTUNITY FOR GREAT BARGAINS No. 37 Court Street. WATCHES. CLOCKS AND 'JEWELRY ! nre'Repairitig done by experienced workmen, and warranted. - Fine Engraving done, at - BRONSON'S Music and Jewelry Store,-(Brink Block,) 21-1 Y MONTROSE, PA. N. W. BOLLES, Traveling Salesman. BRONZE LAXPS, "OPAL LAMPS, ALL GLASS LAMPS, iIAND LAMPS BURNERS,: WICKS, S BAD ES, S!Li.tl)4 lIOLDERS,' &a., &c. EVERY : STYLE OF: FLINT AND ;COILIBION-011111NEYS; ix . 4 'o ll6 PALzwuniga2 , , York. //oweAngl ioni Ara - p r i os oui,fran,4loaqa L ow al any , ili btl•/ Addrotir - - lisOBl 5, by ialiff Prolleildi GREAT GREAT ItRiPARATIONEIiADiri. , 7. - -.-:' :',.'.. ': :-- : -: . 1 -'• ::::-,:IiA,RCI-E - . - sv.pny r C Immediate attacks anticipated on.the store of M. T>Ell l. 1919.4LICT313Xisi • '• • ;. •I THE LARGEST, STOCK N THE COEN'i'lk"! H LF 4 NHEI : eS, , ~ ''''' .'-i AND VICTO OUR OPENING A GRAND SUCCESS. serge serge buskins .web slippers - serge congress gaiters , W1101.41131441-DICALICIt - spiuIV4.,I,I!:psiIDUCZMENTi n!r *T C, : . , ton Stare. "Understood we do not say at MEAN WHAT WE SAYY . Y WON! J . F. BRONSOX,"' JEWELER, AND DEA= I 1 PIANOS, ORGANS, and MUSICAL MER . OHANDISE I SINGER SEWING_ MACHINES, NEEDLES, OIL, & ATTACHMENTS ALWAYS ON HAND. WV - Sewing Machines Repaired Las 23 orrsoisT imam tr.. P.. AISO s XANtaPACTIIittB, 1#" • Great Ben GEO.. L. LENHEIM. C. F. HOTCHILIbS, Binghamton, N. Y. MEE LLEOTED, o!lrpeto, Oil prices t ite .I a. .55 .30 .85