The I>ilv Review.
Towanda, Pa., Wednesday, March 30,1881.
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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
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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.
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