The I>ilv Review. Towanda, Pa., Wednesday, March 30,1881. EDITORS . 8. W. ALVOItD. NOBLE N. ALVORD. " Daily Reriemc ♦ only 35 emit per month. fry it. Dr. Payne's Lecture. The fourth lecture of the Institute course, was delivered on Monday evening, March 28, by Dr. E. D. Payne. "Stout Hearts" was the subject of the lecture. Those who were so fortunate as to hear it received a rare intel lectual treat. The subject was handled in a masterly way. The lecture showed exten sive and careful reading, and a keen insight into the workings of the world. We only give a few of the many fine thoughts that were given to us. The lecturer told us that life is divided into distinctive periods, and that each period has its particular duty, and each individual has his likings and dislikings, according to his period of life. The young are fond of read ing novels, travels and adventurous stories. When life advances such tastes are sup planted by a desire for the more substantial literature, as philosophy and science. After one passes the age of forty, it is seldom that he reads much. Ilis past life is food for re lection, and his thoughts and views of things are lixed. He judges others by what he him slef has achieved. As a rule men do not settle down to earnest work till they are quite advanced in life. There are many noted ex ceptions. Edison not yet in the prime of life lias arisen from the condition of a ragged tramp, to that of an honored scientist and a millionaire. Byron and Southey were world renowned while still youug men. Na poleon at thirty was the crowning military genius of the world. The lecturer made a distinction between prodigies and men of genius. Prodigies, though transcendent' to men of genius in many respects, still often contain in their latures a demon of insanity that destroys every vestige of a straight-forward course of life. The lectures gave a definition of what a stout heart is. He said that there is within our breasts a muscular organ that sends the blood coursing through our veins. If this organ is weak,then the physical man is weak. If this organ is strong and healthy, then the man is robust and vigorous. Soldiers who endured the fatigues of the march were men of strong hearts. Men of stout hearts does not always mean men who are physically strong. Many men have braved the tolis and cares of the world when in feeble health. Many men have fought long and fierce pol itical battles, when their diminutive bodies seemed ready to enter the silent city. Alex ander 11. Stevens, John Jay, John Randolph, Rufus Choate and several others were cited as noted examples. The victory is not al ways to the strong, nor the race to the swift. Every day bears evidence that in this age of the world the one who perseveres is the one who wins. Having a stout heart, means hav ing the courage to stand up in great emer gencies for the undying principles of honor and justice. Admiral Porter, Farragat wheu he lushed himself to the main top, Grant when he fastened his death-like grip on the throat of the rebellious South; Clay when he said " I would rather he right than Presi dent," were men of stout hearts. The record of stout hearts is the record of horoes aud heroines. Columbus, Tycho lira he, William of Orange, Washington, Lincoln, Joan of Arc and Florence Nightengale are the true heroes of the world. Men will hon or and love their memories through ail suc ceeding generations. No less honored should be the one who spends his years in the pa tient perormance of the duties of common life. He who silently subdues the demons of a depraved nature is entitled to far more honor than he who does valiantly before the eyes of an admiring world. In this age man is estimated by the amount of work ihe does nd he is so constituted that his greatest en joyment comes through steady hard work. The lecturer told us that the grand results of the world come slow and that long periods are required for the mastery of any branch of science. The country is becoming rapidly tilled. The professions are crowded. Men must, after getting a broad, general knowl edge, take some speciality and follow that closely in order to meet success. As the world advances we are becoming mojc and more like the nations of the <Jld World who found their ruling interests in the soil. We must learn to give more attention and respect to the honest, nlodding farmer. The people of this age are bending their energies to the accumulatien of wealth. We are becoming extravagant. We are following the course of those nations who built the frame work of theirgorernment in poverty,grew to affluence by integrity, embraced corruption through the allurement that riches bring and finally went down in anarchy and ruin. We arc all heirs of a free land. It devolves upon us to preserve for posterity the liberty we now enjoy. All have duties, all have a work to do. We must be up and active; we must fit ourselves for the positions we should occupy. There is no royal road to eminence—it comes in most cases by hard struggling against great difficulties. Our common schools, the hope of our nation, must be sustained. Ev eryone must preserve his individuality. The discord between science and the Bible must be harmonized. Someone will come who will explain to us how the sun stoad still for Joshua. This must be, for truth is consistent with itself. The lecturer spoke of the speculations on the relation between thought and burnt phos phorous, man and the monkey and the hen and the egg. He clearly proved to us that scientists have not yet compreheuded the mysteries of our being. Space will not allow us to even refer to all the discussions of the learned lecturer After telling us of the variouscoditioos of life when we should have stout hearts and incit ing us to press forward to the reward that the light of truth brings to all. The lecturer closed by giving an appropriate quotation fromO. W. Holmes. J. 1). B. Dark blue dinner sets, Asiatic pattern on Parisian granite—a great bargain—at C. P. Welles' crockery store. White wash lime at George Itidgeway's, Bridge street. 11)0 IMPORTANT TO TRAVELERS.— SpeciaI in ducements are offered you by the BURMXG- | TON ROUTK. It will nay you to read their; advertisement to be found elsewhere in this j issue. HOUSKS AND LOTS FOR SALE AND RENT. —I have a number of dwelling houses for I rent or for sale on easy terms. Also, eligi-1 hie and desirable building lots which will he j sold on long credit to persons desiring to build. (mar. 1,3 m) L. ELSBKKK. '•Jake" the clothier wants you to call at No. 2 Patton Block, and see new spring goods at "bed rock" prices. New goods every day. HOUSE AND LOT FOR SAI.K CHEAP.— I The house and lot on Main street, one door south of David Rabin's residence is offered for sale at a great bargain. For particulars call on or address D. C. DEWITT, attorney at law, Tow anda, Pa. Mar. 3. The finest building lot itiTowanda borough corner of Poplar and Second streets, between the residence of Hon. E. O. Goodrich and E. Walker, will he sold cheap. Apply to O. I) Kinney For sale cheap on easy terms. One span horses? one single horse, - two top buggies.' Inquire of G. S. Aekley. WANTS. Under this head we will insert FREE, notices of situations or help wanted. An experienced girl, competent to do gen eral house work, can hear of a permanent sit uation and liberal wages by calling at this of fice. A girl to do general housework in a family of four; two children. Inquire of Mrs. C. H. Wright, William street. A good farm hand wanted. Steady work for the season. W. J. DKLPKUCH. Horn brook, Pa. A girl to do general house work. Inquire of Mrs. D. Mcßride, Washington street, three doors from the Henry House. A good tailor —coat hand —wanted to work by week or piece. Good wages. FRANK GRADY. A good girl for general house work in a small family where there are no children. Inquire at this oflice. A good girl ta do general housework. Also a " second girl." Apply to Mrs. W. G. Tra cy. FOR RENT. A good house to rent in the Third ward.— Inquire of Mrs. H. W. PATRICK. Several good offices and rooms suitable for small families. Water and other conveniences. Over Powell fc Go's store. Inquire of 11. P. Moore. TRACY <& MOORE. A desirable property, pleasantly located within the borough limits, containing about twelve acres of ground, including a vegetable garden and orchard with a great variety of fruit: a house with twelve rooms, also a house suitable for a small family; a large barn, ice house, etc. There are two large cisterns and a well affording abundance of water. The whole niav be rented together, or the house and ground separately. For particulars in quire of It. A. Mercur, Esq. Several desirable rooms, suitable for small families, for rent in Hale's block, Bridge st. Enquire of James T. Hale, attorney-at-law. 1881. SPRING OPENING ! Carpets and Wall Paper! POWELL & CO. Are now receiving their Spring stock of (' A K PETS CONSISTING OF Body Brussels, Tapestry Brussels. 3 ply, Extra tin per, Super, Ingrain, Cottage. % liag. Hemp, <fc. which will be sold at much less than last year's prices. A large assortment of BODY BRUSSELS! Which we s hall offer at Lower Prices than ever before shown. OUR STOCK OF Mew J Hail Paper is much larger and finer than usual, and to which we call Your Especial Attention. AN I ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF BORDERS J.PI) ALL THE NEW DECORATIONS.
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