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The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-02-04
Terms of Advertising in the Daily Tri-
Bowling Alleys and the Young.

The Bangor Wing says that it is reported,
as matter Of fact, that, few nights since,
sixty young men and boys, all minors, visited
the bowling alleys in that city. The Wing
calls on the parents, in view of these facts, to
provide some kind of innocent social amuse-
ment for the young in their families. Bangor
is not the Only place where the attention of
parents should be directed to this subject
There is scarcely town in the State where
the young, to greater or less extent, are not
in the habit of visiting bowling alleys. Now,
we do not say, and do not believe, that there
is, in itself, any harm in the amusement of the
bowling alley, when no gambling is allowed,
could it be disconnected from the influence
which it exerts, but after seeing, as we have
done, many promising young men become pro-
fessed gamblers, solely from the habits formed
in the bowling alleys-seen them become
idlers and loafers, We say that it becomes pa
rents to be careful lest, by the same amuse-
ment, their own children form the same habits.
The young must have amusement, but let that
amusement be such as will not have tenden-
cy to corrupt their morals and blight all the
hopes that may have been formed of their fu.
ture responsibility and usefulness.
Y'Mr. Belcher, the Representative in Con-
gress from Kennebec, has returned home on
account of ill health. 1t is thought he will
be able to ret lrn soon.
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-02-04

EyDr. B. T. Currier has received the Chic
reform, and is prepared to administer it, in all
cases when desired. The use of Chloroform
and Ether is becoming quite common, there
being but few Dental operations performed
without the aid of one or the other.
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-02-04
G II AVE S Il O N e s.

p Q. W. COOEA1
~ WOULD inform the public that he has
W taken shop on Commercial Street
near Blackmei's Wharf, and has Oh hand
large assortment of the hest of Mar BILE,
which lie manufactures in any desirable
foim, at the Lowest Prices.
Those in want of Grave Stones, Monu-
II ments, &c. are invited To call, for he " nts.
TO sell.
Bath, Oct. &c, 1847-
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-02-04
DAILY NORTHERN TRIBUNE.
FRIDAY MORN, FEB. 4, lS4S.

Hr Citizens ansta the Daily TiibuDel ettattheir
residences or places of business, at SIX CENTS
PER WEEK, by leaving their names with the
Carriers, orat the office of publication
NJ- Single copies ON + CENT. to be had at
hePublicaton Office or of the Carriers.
Terms of Advertising In the Daily Tri-
bune.
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Eight lines or less three insertions, 3Oc'
Eight lines less six insertions, soc.
Sixteen lines, or more than eight, one ortwo
insertions, 5Oc.
Sixteen lines, or more than eight ,threeinse
tons, 62c.
Sixteen lines, or more than eight, six inser-
tions, $I,oo
liberal discount will be made to yearly or quar-
terry advertisers.
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-02-04

p y New Moon, 4th, O'Clock minutes Evening.
8" First Quarter llth, O'Clock, II min. Evening.
9 Full Moon, 18th, II O'Clock, Is min. Evening.
G Last Quarter, 9th, O'Clock 40 mn Morning.
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-02-04
Juvenile Concert.

The Concert last evening, by Mr.. Bakers
Juvenile School, we were glad to see, was well
attended, and gave perfect satisfaction. Ma.
ny of the Songs and Duets would have done
credit to older and experienced performers
The song of the Snow Bird, sung by little
girl, scarce larger than the bird of which she
sung, was listened to second time with much
delight. The Duet, "Float on" sung by two
little girls, was excellent They have fine vol
ces, and will make good singers. Two other
Songs, "To our mother" and The Swiss
toy girl" were we'll sung. The Little folks"
trotted their hobby horse" through in good
time. The affair done credit to all concerned ;
the teacher, the scholars, and the audience.
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-02-04

1t is reported that the Rothschild family
have decided on establishing house in the
United States. They have already an agency
which conducts quite large business.
The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-02-04

HiGH WATER. Sun. DAYS
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PORT OF BATH.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3.
ARRIVED.
Ali.

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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-10-06
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-11-23
Value Of Secret PRAYER,

Secret prayer is professedy practiced, doubtless,
by most members of the visible church. 1t is i'm.
portamt personal inquiry {" why do pray in secret?
Do pray in secret simply because it is expected of
professors of religion, aud the omission of it would be
inconsistent? Or do practice i because my con
science would be uneasy if neglected it? Or do
pray that may thus merit the blessings which need?
Or do perform this duty because am afraid to neg
oct it Such some of the reasons which may
lead an undevout person mo the closet.
On the other hand do pray in secret for inclina-
ton and cho:e? Is it TO my soul privilege, which
would moi forego for the world? Do do this from
an afeetonate regard to the rule of my Lord and Saw
Tor enjonng it? Do pray secret because an anx.
ious and aching heart heart broken of sin carries
to the throne of grace to pour out its sorrows be-
fore Him who has died for my sins? Does an affec-
tomato ia spirit, does love to the holy character of
God, does the spirit of praise and alteration, does
lively faith in the Lord Jesus Christ lead me to prac-
tice secret prayer?
So far as am conscious of these and other lust and
Scripual motives, do devoutly ascribe them to God
the Spirit? When find these motives feeble in their
influence, and mingled with Others not of gracious
character, am thus made humble, Jealous of my.
SELF and anxious to avoid both the guilt and danger of
doing this duty from unworthy considerations? Is the
desire of my soul that my closet may witness the
serious humble, diligen and also, cheerful perform.
ance of the duty Of prayer?
The unconverted professor of religion will probably
satisfy himself with praying in secret from such mo.
tives as those first stated. The true Christian will
never rest satisfied unless he finds the latter bearing
sway in his heart, AMI keeping him near the footstool
of the characterization Sentinel.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-11-23
Perfection of hriSt.

Patrarchs and prophets stand out against the hori-
ION other day in broad in beautiful lines of dstinc-
ton from the mass models of excellence in particular
departments Of morals patterns of individual virtues,
and objects OF universal admiration and praise, like
the higher points of distant mountains lifting AGAINST
tho ey in clear distinct outlines wrapped in their
garments OF snow, enchanting the eye WIN tnelr sun
lit slopes md eiItering SUBMITS but revealing along
up thnir sides many dark line Of shade, reminding
us of that fearful ch1sm and deep ravines, where
beasts OF prey may Turk in concellnent If we scan
the New Testatement in search of an exemplar. we
find mild, loving and coniling John; an carer, ar
dent Peter bold unweared, severely ernest and
deep-thinking Paul. But the morn closely we study
the eXlmpIe Of either of these, the more pllnv we
discover the shldes Of their nlivlu tamperaments
their mental anil moral idosyncncies. The character
of oech has its elevations AMI IMPRESSIONS, its points
Of etfIlgence anl its lines of shlde.
Not so is it with the Character of Christ. In him
every virtue is mlture anl proportioall Eqeh trait
harmonzes with all the others; the whole forming in
combination character Of such exquisite symmetry
and beauty, as TO constitute the brightness of the
Fathers gIory-the express hinge his person. He
stnnd7 out AMONG ali nntions an through all time
eQualled AMI mltchess, comparable to no earthly OBJ
ject but rising before us in absolute porfection in
manner superior to all terrestrial imagery, or even
human conception that we can only adore and hum
bly, aim to inmate him, and the closer the resem-
bIance attain, the more do we behold to fill us with
wonder, and allure us on to attainments vet nobler-
No one virtue in him peers above its fellows, engross-
ing the attention Of his followers, and beraying them
into forgetulness of others of equal Importance In
him my find all the mldness and affection of John
and all the energy and ardor of Peter and all the bold
ness and assduity of Paul. without the imperfecons
either. -.-
w HUE 1ault made luminous by SUR ounding ex
celencies throws out its stolen user to catch the eye
and cheat the heart of the follower patriarch OF
prophet, a Moses, David or Peter might affort
us comfort and lessen our vigilance in future. A Johl
or Paul might lead US to cultivate some one virtue
or more, to the exclusion of others. But in Christ
our Savior example, we discover no defect, no ex
cess, no misdeed, no pareying with temptation, new
er the minutest departure from perfect rectitude-
Prof Robinson.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-11-23
Agricultural.
Fall PlOughiag.

November is the hest time for plcughing lands that
are to be planted the next spring am on the borders
of controversy in making this statemont but it seems
to me that the following advantages arise from this
practce:..-
lst At this season the team is stronger, and the
weather more favorable for breaking up grass land
than in the spring
ID AS the spring of the year is the most hurrying
to the farmer it is great help to him to have
the ploughing done the fall previous.
g. In turning the land over so late IN the season.
thing green starts up, and the osts of winter mmedl-
aely following the grass roots killed the surface
ALSO exposed to the action of the Frost is mellowed, d
in the spring the land will be Invested of every living
thing and crumbe down before the harrow as fine as
garden bed. The labor in planting and wedding the
corn and potatoes is considerably les8ened by this
means.
A. The winter arrangements Of the worms are en-
trely reversed speak particularly OF the cut worm,
my land not being infested with the wireworn.
Fall blowing on 10Y land is a complete remedy for
the ravages of tie cut worm Contrary to usual prac-
tce, small field, about one and half acres, was
broken up last May and planted to corn. In planting,
noticed that there were great numbers Of small cut
worms, in the land and took the hint at once that
there would be trouble in due time BY the time the
corn was up, the worms were ready for operations,
and atho we went over the field three different times
destroying all that could be found they still got the
mastery, and at wedding time not one hill in two hun
dred was left standing. The field re planted to
the small early Canada corn on the 18th of June, be-
ing careful in planting to kill all the worms that could
be found. Two days after this, two men destroyed
between five and SIX hundred of these worms in an
afternoon On the same field. The cut worm does moi
usually work IN corn hills after the 20th to the 25tt
of June and as the second planting did not come uE
till after the Goth, it stood well. Twice many hills
were planted in the rows as were planted originally
of the larger corn and harvested this fall, over sc
two bushel baskets Of of ripe sound corn, from
the field. The crop was rather too expensive bu
as the land very well fitted in the way of manure
/ was determined not to be beaten by the worms, il
hard fighting would do any good The remainder Of
the field, left in grass, seemed too be full of these
worms, as asceralDed by striking in the hoe in a
number of places and supposed at the time tha
the crop of grass would be materially injured by them
On the contrary could not discover that it was the
swaths being stout and heavy at moving time.
have taken the precaution to pillow the remaindel
of this field nine inches deep this present month, ant
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-11-23

breeze kissed the CLASSY rjvuet, and tiny bub
BILE was born. Down the tide it passed, but for
short distance-then suddenly disappeared. II had
been but it was no longer. Its whole voyage meas
ured but few rods among miles and tile first obsta-
Gle it met it vanished. By similar trihing crcumstan
ces another, and another into existence, passed
down the same channel and IN their turn mingled with
the dark ocean waters. Playing upon the banks of
the stream, was a child who silently watched these
visions of fatality, and as they passed away excaim
ed lost--lost! But day passed ere the child was
dreaming among the flowers of the field. 1t JOY
fully plucked the lily and wove around it the violet
and the honey sucke the butter cup and the daisy
The dew sparkling the green carpet of nature,
and the chid's eye gstened as bright in Its luxury
Of beholding the type Of its own morn OF life 1t
shook from blossom the pure crystal drops, and ex-
claimed in deght-found! found There 1t has
found the transient bubbles of yesterday arisen in
new beauty, and reposng upon the petals of roses-
Can there be more pleasant emblem of Immortality ?
--.ManchcSer, NJ II. .4maacdn.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-11-23
Historical.
The Dead Sea,

According to an account of Lieut.. Maury in
the Southern Literary Messenger, this expe-
dton was planned by Lieut. Lynch, and assem-
ted to by the Secretary of the Navy in the spring
of 1917. The store ship Supply" took out
Lieut.. Lynch, and two metallic boats as trans.
ports. These boats were carried over mountain
gorges and pretipices by the party appointed for
the expedition, aud on the 9Th of April, 1913,
they were launched upon the Sea of Galllee.
The Richmond Republican has condensed the
interesting article of Lieut. Maury as follows -
The navigation of the Jordan was found to
be most difficult and dangerous from its frequent
and fearful rapids. Lieut. Lynch solves the
secret Of the depression between Lake Tiberas
and the Dead Sea by the tortuous course Of the
Jordan, which in a distance Of sixty miles, winds
through course of two hundred miles With
in this distance Lieut.. Lynch and his party
plunged down no less than twenty.seven threat
enng rapids beside many Others of less descent
The difference of the level between the two
seas is over thousand feet.
The water of the Jordan was sweet to within
few hundred yards of its mouth. The waters
of the sea were devoid of smell, but bitter salt g.
nauseous. Upon entering it, the boats were en-
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-11-23
Ventilation and Cleanliness.

In the hot weather of our Summer months, an
absolute essential Of health aud vigor Is perfect
cleanliness, not only of he person, but Of the
residence, The streets, and everywhere that our
citizens 90 A fruitful source Of the ennul from
which so many die daily, and run to summer
watermg-pIaces for relief, is the almost total
lack Of ueedfnl additions and puri6cations Our
word for It, clearly, healthy person rarely is
afflicted with the common ailings Of those who,
discardng useful and invigoratng labor, leave
all to the servant, which individual member Of
our society, overrdden, as he often is, gives du-
ty the go-by, and, following the example of his
superiors wastes valuable time in worthless frlv-
olties,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-11-23

As an instance of the i'll effects of the system
Of things we have alluded to- let any one wake
up, if possible, in time to see the sunrise of a
pleasant, bland morning, and taking a lively
walk before bteaktastng, let him return to the
house whence he came, and see if he does not
perceive on the instant of Remittance, an un-
pleasant, and even offensive evidence of the bad
ventilation and worse care Tor rather no care at
ALL of our city houses. These are stubborn
facts, and all the splendor of rosewood and ma
hogony will not courea them. II they must
continue without correction, look out for some
epidemic. The cbangeable and showery atmos-
phere, too, will not retard It's progress when
once among us.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-11-23
COunSclS for The Young.

Never be cast down by trifes. If spider
breaks his thread 20 times, 20 times will he
mend it again. Make up your minds to do
thing and You will do it, Fear not, if trouble
comes upon you; keep up your spirits, though
the day be dark one.
If tile sun is going down, look up to the stars;
if the earth is dark, keep your eye on heaven!
With Gods presence, and Gods promises, man
or child may be cheerful.
Mind what you run after! Never be content
with bubble that will burst, or treWood that
will end in smoke and darkness. Get that which
you can keep, and which is worth keeping
Fight hard against histy temper. Anger will
come, but resist it strongly. A spark may set
house on fire. A fit of passion may give you
cause to mourn all the days of your life. Never
revenge an injury.
If IA have an enemy, act kindly to him, and
make h'ol your friend You may not win him
over It nee, but try again Let one kindness
be ! we'd by another, till you have compassed
var eaA BY little and little great things are
c.ufl..d 4; and so repeated kindness will soften
:, .eart oi stone
Whatever You do, do it willingly A boy that
is whipped to school never learns his lesson well.
A man who is compelled to work, cares not how
badly it is performed lie that pulls off his coat
cheerfuIly, strips up his sleeves in earnest, and
sings while he works, is the man for me.
Evil Thoughts are worse enemies than lions and
tigers; for we can keep out of the way OF wild
beasts but bad thoughts win their way every
where The cup that is full will hold no more;
keep your heads aud hearts fall OF good thoughts
that bad thoughts may fad no room to enter
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-11-23
The Sweets Of Home,

He who has no home, has not the sweetest pleas
IRE Of life he feels not the thousand endear-
ments that cluster around that hallowed spol to
ill the void of his aching heart, and while away
his leisure moments in the sweetest of lfes Joy.
Is misfortune your lot, and friends turn from your
path, at home you will meet friendly welcome
from hearts beating true to your own The
chosen partner of your toll has for you a smile of
appreciation when others lrown, word of hope
when others have deserted, hand of help when
others refuse, and IA heart to feel your sorrows as
her own Perhaps smiling cherub with pratt
thug gIee and Joyous laugh will drive all sorrow
from your care-worn brow and inclose it in the
wrcathes of domestic bliss
No matter how humble that home NAV be; how
destitute It's stores, or how poorly its inmates are
clad, iftrue hearts dwell there, it is yet home
cheerful, prudent wife, obedient and affection.
ate children, will give their posseSsors more
real joy, than bags Of gold and windy honors.
The home Of temperate, Industrious honest
man will be his greatest joy. lie comes TO it,
"weary and worn" but the music of the merry
laugh and the happy voices of chIldhood cheers
him A plain but heathlul meal awaits him. En-
w aud strife have no place here and with clear
conscience he lays his weary limbs down to rest in
the bosom OF his family and under the protecting
care Of the poor mans friend and helper.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-11-23
A Noble Act NObIy Appreciated,

We find the following in the n York Journal
Of Commerce:
an the latter part of last summer, young
daughter Of Mr.. Corcoran, (of the firm of Cor.
coran & Riggs of Washington. was playing
with some friends on wharf in the rear Of the
grounds of Capt Charles Williams, Stonington,
Connecticut, aud stepped into boat, which by
some accident was Ioosed and drilted from the
shore The child, frightened at the danger,
jumped overheard Mr., Gurdon Smith, boat
builder, who was near by swain in and rescued
her at the last moment Of struggling. MIR. Cor
coran was in Europe at that time, engaged in
business, as is widely known. lie has since re-
turned, aud we saw last week letter from him
to Mr. Smith, expressing his gratitude, and en-
closing one thousand dollars as a testimony of it.
This is reward at once unexpected to the re-
cever and noble in the giVer, doing honor to
the heart Of the father. Mr.. Smith is, we are
glad to he informed a worthy recipient, highly
esteemed by all who know HIM.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-11-23

The Taylor men begin to be alarmed at the
responsibility they have incurred by the cleo
ton of Old Zach, Some of them now deny that
they have endorsed him as a Wilmot Proviso
man. A leading Taylor man told US, yesterday,
that "now the election is over it was as well as
any way to acknowledge The truth, that the Wing
party, as such, is dissolved 1t is perfectly OBJ.
vious, that Gen. Taylor has been elected by the
votes of men who have never professed to be
Wings, and that if he should attempt to carry
the policy of the Wing party of the North ,r'"
his administration, it would not be supported by
the men to whom he owes his election Wor-
ceStcr Spy.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-11-23
From the Cincinnati Gazette.
judge McLean""The Slave Question

Some time age an article was originally published
in the National IntelligeDcer from the pen of Judge
Mclean giving his views on the power of Congress
Slavery in the Territories of the United States
That article has been generally copied into other pa
pers and extensively read Efforts have been made
by certain friends of Gen. Cass to show that the
views of the General, expressed in his letter to Mich
son, were in exact conformity to those expressed by
Judge Mclean, Nothing could be further from the
truth. Gen. Cass denied to Congress any power to
legislate for the Territories. Judge Mclean denied
their power to establish slavery,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-11-23
Folly Of Swearing,

August g. 1776.-That the troops may have an op
portunity of attending public worship as well as to
take some rest after thu great fatigue they have gone
through, the General excuses them from fatigue duty
on the Sabbath except at the ship yards or on special
occasions, until further orders. The General is sorry
to be informed that the foolish and wicked practice of
profane cursng and swearing, wee heretofore little
known in an American army, is glowing into fashion,
he hopes the officers will, by example as we'll as in