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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-05
OLE DOLLAR PER ANNUM, INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE


her countenance Now she was alone-broth-
ers, sisters-all married. Katie, Margaret,
Phoebe and Lucy-John, William and Joel,
had all formed new ties, none but her aged pa
rents remained at the homectead
One, two years more dragged their weary
length along, and Sarah was thirty. An old
Maid Suddenly she regained health and
strength became robust woman But what
change her beauty was gone. Suffering
had dimned the lustre of her eye-wrinkled
her fair brow, and soured her once amiable
disposition. The name of Edward Crozier
never passed her lips, for what indeed, was he
to her? ..
With the active duties of farm life she bu-
sled herself became as shrewd and keen at a
bargain, as any other Yankee. BY her thrift
aud management, she soon accumulated a con-
siderable sum of money, which she loaned her
father as he required, taking as payment farm
stock. The old gentleman was, for the times
wealthy His will was made, giving one half
the farm, with stock, etc. to his wife. The
remainder, divided equally, gave each child
three hundred dollars Before the death of
her father, Sarah 10y means of loans, became
the possessor of nearly all the cattle upon the
farm, and at her mothers decease, sole owner
of her property. What now a wealthy but
most unloveable person. Years pass-infrm-
ties creep slowly it is true, but surely upon the
lone woman She feels the need of compan-
ionship. Disposing of her farm, she invests
the proceeds and resolves to visit each (living)
sister and brother in succession. spending thus
her remaining years. She does SO, and is wei.
coined at each home she enters But the spirit
of unrest is upon her. Her life has been
without aim. Sixty years old She must be
near the end of her course. She makes her
will, giving to each friend considerable sum
at her death which she feels will be soon. But
ah she is mistaken. Seventy years old
Living yet She would welcome death as
friend. Eighty. What a tedious ten years
have been those last. Ninety years old-and
having seen brothers and sisters, all save her
youngest brother buried, she at his residence,
in the heart of Michigan, puts off the burden
of mortality. Was she not truly an old maid
4. A. L.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-05

Rsg~ A minister was preaching to a large
congregation in one of the Southern States, on
the certainty of future judgment. In the
gallery, sat colored girl with white child in
her arms, which she was dancing up and down
with the commendable effort to make baby OBJ
serve the proprieties of the place, The preach
er was to much interested in his subject to no
tice the occasional noise of the infant and at
the right point in his discourse, threw himself
into an interesting attitude as though he had
suddenly heard the first note of the trump of
doom, and looking toward that part of the
church where the girl with the baby in her
arms was sitting, he asked, in low, deep
voice yr ...-..- -.... .E
"What is that / hear ?"
Before he recovered from the oratorica
pause so as to answer his own question, the
colored girl responded, in mortified tone of
voice, but loud enough to catch the ears of the
entire congregation .-.e
al domino, sa, spec it dis here chile but
indeed, sa, has been doin' all could to keep
him from 'sturbin' you"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-05

ADoLPHUs GETS INsPIRED-" Dearest | will
build thee cot all covered with ivy in some Sc
cluded vale, close by purng brook, meander-
ing over its pearly bottom, necessarily babbling
in dulcet tlnkling strains love, love, love-
where the atmosphere is redoent of soothing
spicy aromas that makes the eye languish, and
the heart dissolve in liquid fires of love-where
the tiny songsters that whirl in eternal space,
warble nought but love. will plant thee a
garden of gorgeous loveliness, cuied from ma
lures most ardent designs, warmest tints, and
sweet smelling incense"
"Dolphy, dear, don't forget to leave patch
for cowcumbers and onyens, there so nice
picked"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-05

AN ANEcDorE.-All are familiar with the
story of the man who made a thousand dol
lars before breakfast one morning by marking
up his goods. We hear a good story some
what similar that may never have seen print
A store was broken open one night, but strange
to say, nothing was carried off The proprie
the next morning was making his brag of it,
at the same time expressing his surprise at
losing nothing.
"Not at all surprising, said his neighbor ;
the robbers lighted lamp, didn't they Z"
Yes" was the reply
"WelI, continued the neighbor, they fonnd
your goods marked up so high that they couldn't
afford to take them"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-05
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[From the Evening Post.
THE BALLAD OF THE WHALE.
BY READ THORNTON


BY READ THORNTON.
The Northman lay on his iron cliff,
Outlooking the Norman sea; ....
With his bold, blue eyes of wild emprise,
Abroad DER the wave looked he
In restless mood of solitude,
He longs in the chase to roam
"Tve conquered the bear in the Tornean wood,
And the shark by the deep Maelstrom
"My fitting foe lived long ago
The mighty mastOdon!'
His blue eyes bravely glance below
The chief from his cliff is gone!
'Tis the whale! yon whale, that tempts his sail,
Like an island he mOveth on
By the sOundess sea, I'll conquer thee,
Thou ocean mastodon,'
He darted his skitf from the feet of the cliff,
All armed with his corded spear
Soon the barb is dyed in the sea-beast's side,
And away to the west they steer.
With his hempen rein, DER the ocean plain,
More feet than the sledge they go
With the red setting sun race they run,
In the road of its ruddy glow ... ...
And the storm waves kept CLASSY calm,
That strange first bark to see
And the sea gods rose the chase to charm,
And shouted" Well ride with thee -
And one of their troop the Norman chose
To share in his daring deed
White was her breast the Finland SHOWS,
Her hair like the brown sea-weed.
And TINS they twain o'errode the main,
And the NorsemanS shirt of mail
With his shield ne cashed, as they andward washed
Till he stranded the naddened whale!
That night, on the strand of the new west land,
He built for his mermaid bride
\ bowery hut, and the oil he cut.
For "A lamp, from the monster side.
And from these two there sprang a crew,
The boldest to spread the sail
And on every plain OF the stormy main
They chase the tumblin2 whale
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-05

FAITH HOPE AND CHARIrY-The paths of
life are numerouS-right and wrong-pleasant
and easy-intricate and bestrewn with thorns
Who Journeys on through the maze of crcum-
stances which infallibly present themselves to
mortal view, having faith at his right hand
may succeed in gaining the open road and tra-
vel therein to the end. And he whose heart
pulsates with hope his mind fortified under
its influence, succumbs to no ordinary obsta-
ces he has friend by his side full of might
and courage-a cheerful companion, who en-
cOurages assists, aud even when one huge
mountain of trouble is overturned, eagerly at
tacks another, should it be presented
enduring, constant to the end Of life's journey.
But another friend would fain tighten the heart
of man, and cheer him on his way through
lfe-a sweet consoling, sympathZing friend
whose simple name is Charity. Would that
man listened to her preceptS and and exercised
them more fully amongst his fellows! What
heavenly peace surrounds and accompanies
through life the mortal who acknowl lodges and
obeys her dictates What pickering, jealou-
sizes, hatred, anger and strife, would not the
full exercise of this heavenly virtue remove !
Charity, fair sister thou art the main
spring of all virtues there is holy influence
in thy name 1t is publication to nature !; it
is a balm the angels use an inexhaustable
fount of peace and love, and goodwill towards
men, In all things, Charity, keep Faith at
thy right hand let Hope be the pole-star of
thy mind. But Charity is a priceless jewel :;
biLd her to t! y ca with the virgin gold of
love she asks no other sustenance than tears
Family Fiend.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-05
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The Old Maid "a True Sketch.

OLD Maid at last yet for years the belle
and beauty of her native place one among
eight olive branches" which graced her faith
er's board. The most lovely in person, where
all were fair how can we describe her? In
stature tall-n mieu dgnifed, Her brow not
lofty, bit 1oc, well formed and white-hair, a
bright chestnut eyes, hazel, and full of ex-
preston. Seemingly amiable in every respect,
Sarah McGoon bore the palm from all compe-
t.tOrs. The old village Of Ware, boasted not
such another one. First at all frOlics, she was
also at the head of the village choir, and her
soprano voice, filled the little church with its
melody. The daughter of a very wealthy far
mer, she had many admirers, some, loving her
own sweet self, others desiring her fathers
more solid charms. With rare discrimination,
Sarah made her selection, but chose to remain
Unmarried until she should have reached the
age of twenty-five
Edward Crozier was the accepted one a
the young man-full of life, vigor and anima
ton. Already we'll to-do in the world, want
ing only help meet, to render him the happi-
est Of men, Sarah's decision was unalterable-
No" her invarable reply to his entreaties-
Upon my twenty-ffth birthday am yours,
not before We shall then have both arrived
At discreet age" But alas !
The hest laid rlans Of mice and men,
Gang aft agly." -
says the poet. So in this instance
4 few months before entering upon her
Tenty-ffth year, Sarah, was stricken down by
Illness severe and as the event proved of
0ng duration. Edward came, not to marry,
bot to eondole with the afflicted fair one-re-
@Wed his VOWS and protesiations, bade her be
t good cheer, and departed One, two, three
ears elapsed, Sarah was bed ridden sufferer
Edward, most patient and devoted lover,
albeit his hearthstone was lonely, needing sad
!an occupant, besides himself and maid-of-all
York. Hoping still, "e'en against hope" to
@e his affianced restored to strength and ac-
0Nty, he came one evening, and she pitying
& detected appearance, said, " Edward, it is
ReIesS to hope longer am fated to remain
lifelong suferer-your love is to me dearer
Aan life, but You must not wear out your exis-
%nee, vainly hoping for my recovery You
~a'' marry. You are still young, and may
7.oy many years of happiness, while | am
aen now, old in suffering, if not in years.
'one and see me as dear friend, but seek
"Ue other for wife Not a word 1t must
hon
GOOD bye then Sarah God bless and re-
"e You" and he left her, as iOrer to return
" more. A few short months, and he was
"'ed and happily But with him we have
~E' Sarah bufed this great sorrow, deep in
heart-no trace of emotion was visible in
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-05

BR~ Better that we should err in action
than wholly refuse to refuse to perform. The
storm is much better than the calm, as it de-
clares the presence of living principle
Stagnation is something worse than death
1t is corruption also.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-05

Too SMAL.-A Yankee, who went over to
the mother country some time ago, was asked
how he liked Great Britain. "Well," he said
England is very nice country, exceedingly
fertile, well cultivated, very populous, and very
wealthy; but never liked to take morning
walk, after breakfast, because the country was
so small was afraid of walking off the edge"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-05

hay- Those who admonish their friends, says
Plutarch, should use this rule, not to leave
them with sharp expressions. III language de-
stroys the force of reprehenson, which should
always be given with prudence and circum-
spection.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-05

B0~ The less man does, the more fuss ne
makes A hen with one chicken does more
scratching than if she were blessed with
family of fifteen. -.. re
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-05

rcGsE A want of confidence has kept many
man silent A want Of sense has made ma
nv persons talkatve.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-03-05

Bag A truly great man borrows no lustre
from splendid ancestry.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-09-11

declarations Of the Governor, it seems
to us to be matter Of the first impor-
tance that the Legislature should di.
rect an Investigation as soon us posi-
BILE after its assembling next winter, to
the end that the innocent may be pro-
tected and the guilty punished.
1t would be a funny thing indeed if
such an investigation should prove, as
if had, it may do, that while our state
treasury is empty having nary red to
squander, the Locofocos have gone Wig
orously to work to appropriate to thcir
own uses the'School fund of the Com
monwcalth, and that officers in the base.
ment story of the capitol have been
instrumental in Withholding knowl.
edge of the fact from the Governor of
the State! We say, let there be tho
rough investigation by the Legislature,
in order to determine whether the Lo.
coioco oflicc-holGers of the State are
all a band Of unmitignted scamps, acting
in concert for the spells, and held to-
gether by the cohesive power of public
plumber, or whether Governor Wise
has grossly slandcred thcm!'
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-09-11

Ole Official Vote OF the Nilsson,
Etecttom.--The result Of the electio
for Governor, which was in the earl
part Of the month, and upon whiri
there has been so much speculatioN
caused Ply the contradictory returr
recoived-has at length been determ:
ned BY the official report; r. NJ. Stew
art democrat, being elected over Jane
NJ. Rollins, emancipationist, by 80
majority. The official vote stands:
For Stewart 47,975.
" Rollins, 47,64l.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-09-11
Suicide Tor Love.

Buried at the Grass Roads. - On Mon.
day last. young girl named Earlwinc,
whose father resides on Fish Creek
Hills, in Marshall comfy, committed
suicide by hanging. The cause Of her
carrying out Of desperate resolve, is
disappointment IN love. She obtained
permission to go to a clearing near her
fathers house to gather bark for kind
ling'wood, and was observed to take n
rope with her. She remained out Ion.
gor than was her custom, aud search be.
ing instituted. the unfortunate girl was
found suspended to The limb Of tree
lifeless Miss Eai'lwine was about IS
years ofage. The supersiitious people
of the neighborhoud would not allow
her TO be buried in the chuich.y yard, aud
her remains were appropriately inferred
at the Gross Roads, in accordance with
a bea,benish custom aud al obsolete
law. ... .. ..r..f o.. ...
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-09-11
THE REVOLT IN INDIA.

The Bombay Times of July 18th, of
which the London Shipping Gazatto
has received . copy in advance of the
overland mail, contains the latest in
telligencc from India. 1t has, howov-
CIR, been mainly anticipated by our dis
patches. Tho following is the latest
letter from Delhi:
Scamp Before Delhi, juno q.
81 am sorry it is not in my power to
give you any news from this quarter.
Yesterday the enemy attacked us in
great force from the Subjee Mundec
side, and fought most desperately the
whole day long, They had a strong
position ina village and among the
garden walls. Our loss has been great
for US, but the loss of the mutners has
been very considerable. We have been
quiet to-day; how long it will last it is
impossible to say.
SEVER since the day we arrived here
have the troops been more or less knock.
cd up by exposure to sun and fatigue,
&c., but the men, notwithstanding, keep
up their truly British spirit, and it is
surprising how cheerfully all endure
harrassing work, and how manfully,
through Gods blessing, we have repul-
sed every one of their attacks. We have
now been here 16 days. A small por-
ton of the reinforcements arrived here
yesterday, and Brigadier Chamberlin
came in, hear, day" .t "
The Times says: . ... ...... .
Some uncertainty seems to exist
as to the real strength of General Ber-
nard's force before Delhi, we may as
well state that it is composed as fol.
lows Europeans, about 5000 men
of all arms; natives, about 5000 men
of all arms. .. .'...t -.. ... ... =.
"Thcre cannot be fewer than 1000
Europeans now before the place, if in
deed they are not already inside. The
native portion of this force has proved
itself trustworthy; and, considering the
powerful artillery at General Bcrnard's
command, and the strength of his cav
airy arm, $500 sabres,) we shall have
room to express the deepest dissatisfac.
ton if the blow which is here struck
be not final so far as the mutinecrs of
Mecrut, Delhi, and Nusserabad arc
concerned. The miscreants are fairly
Gagged, and will find their grave in the
spot they have polluted by their bloody
and atrociouS crimes" ....
:. In regard to the later outbreaks the
Times says: ..f.
cit is now evident that an arrange.
ment existed between the troops at Ba-
reilly, hahjchampore, Lucknow, and
Moradabad, to effect a simultaneous
rising. A glance at the mp will show
the proximity of these stations to each
other, and the outbreak occurred at
each one on the morning of the same
day" .....
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-09-11
The Fort Smelling swinI,c.

We see that the Locofoco prints, true
to their instincts, attempt to Justify the
sale of Fort Smelling reseravation to
political favorites, at privdte sale, for
the pittance of 500, 900, when it is adj
mitted to be worth miflions
Their excuse is that if tile oreserva-
ton had been put up at public sale
the spectators would have combined
and prevented a sale at anything over
S1,25 an acre! This silly excuse is
actually put forward officially, by the
commissioners who sold it,
1t is now stated that the sale was
not only made in private, sneaking
way, so as to shut out all possibility
of competition, but it is further allie ged,
and has not been denied, that offers IN
V''tttnJ 0ere sent to the Government
to purchase this site at a much high-
en- price thar acas Obtained! No notice.
however, was taken Of these offers, and
the sale, under these circumstances,
was corrupt piece Of political favor.
itism, by which the national treasury
has been swindled out Of some two mil
lions of dollars!
Who is responsible? 1t has been
charged that Senator Douglas and
Secretary Floyd were pecuniarily in
terested in this s@indle. The former
has denied the charge, but as yet the
latter has said nothing. 1t is notori-
Gus that the Washington Monument
fund was very loosely managed under
Gov. Floyd's administration, and it
remains to be seen what notice he
will now take Of this charge against
his official conduct.
The feeling manifested throughout
the Nation with reference to this trans
action, is so strong and general, and
the fraud IS so transparent, that we
cannot believe Congress will permit
the matter to pass unnoticed; and If
touched at all in that body, we cannot
but hope the sale will be set aside
If such piece of villainy is permitted
to go unrebuked, it should no longer
excite wonder that money drawers are
robbed, trusts violated in private life
and frauds and embellishments arc fire.,
quent. If, says the Cincinnati Ga,
eettc, the President and his advisers
PROSTATE themselves before the goddess
of wealth, breaking through all moral
restraints, disgracing the Nation in the
eyes ofthc people ofevery land to build
up the fortunes of private individuals
out of the property of the country, what
depth of degradation is there that we
may not expect TO fathom? Let Con-
gress inquire into the matter. - Vice.
ling Times.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-09-11
A DespicntsIe Sentiment

1t is said that Judge Crawford, in
charging the jury in one of the riot
cases at Washington, declared that if
there was any difference between For
eigners and Americans, it was in ia
vor of the former, because they came
here from choice whereas the latter
are here ihvonntarily. ..,...
We have more than once heard For
eigncrs express this sentiment, bit We
have never yet heard an American eli
Their utter it himself, or give his assent
to it when uttered by Foreigner; and
I've pray God that there may be but
few Americans who would so degrade
their character as such to express such
sentiment. There is supreme and
ineXpressiblo meanness and poltroonry
beyond our ken in any American so to
express himself. ......
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-09-11

The Grccnbrier, Va, White Sulphur
Springs Company, have contracted
for tho erection Of n large building,
400 feet long and three stories high,
having ball room 60 to loot. and a
dining room to accommodate one tbous.
sand two hundred persons. 1t will
contain zig lodging rooms and is to
cost 100000. The site is the Virgin
ia Row and tho time Of completion
the 18th Of June next. Extensive
bath buildings, to cost $50, 900 and
$4,000, will be completed by the
ljlL Of Jnly next
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-09-11
Spalding and Rogers Three Circuses

This extraordinary triple combina-
ton which performs here tomorrow,
has been causing considerable sensation
all over the western country. ONE Cir
Gus is pretty sure to create some eX-
element. 1t is the popular amusement
OF America. But THREE Circuses, all
under one Tont, with three sets of Per-
formers, three sets of Ring and Trick
Horses, all in one ring and all for one
price of admission, raises Juror
The Forty Horse Band Chariot, driv-
en- by one man; the Trip to the Clouds
on Slender Wire, by Mile Agnes; and
all the "PoMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE" of
such an immense concern, attracts cv-
erywhcre the whole surrounding coun-
try, "HoRSE, FOOT, AND DRAGONS to
tIcse exhibitions. But, it is said, that
after all, in the great talent of the per-
formers docs the chief merit of this
extraordinary consolidation consist.
Frank Barry, an equestrian wonder,
turns backward somerscts over banners
and through paper balloons, on bare
back hersc at full speed "a feat per
tormcd by no other equestrian in Anne
rica) with the certainty and case that
gymnastics do on the ground. The
Man-Monkey, $50 called from his re-
semblancc to an Apc) with ell the
physical skill Of JACKIE, bewilders be-
holders everywhere with astonishment.
Bill Lake, the principal Clown, con-
vulscs the audience with laughter, from
beginning to end; Henry Magilton,
transfixcs the spectators with wonder,
by series of equestrian and gymnas'
tic fcats that nobody has ever before
attempted. The Motley Brothers are
the especial delight Of everybody that
sees them; Dunbar and Donaldson arc
a couple Of equestrian gymnastic cell
cbrltics that are much dwclt upon in
our exchanges; Mcsdomcsc Ormand
an! Lake, and NJ Tie Agnes are literally
showcred with praises; while Il youth
full wonder, like Kate Ormand, is pro-
nounced an cQucstriennc and danscus
OF whom the public have never yet seen
an equal. a large troop Of Dancing
and Performing Horses, seeming to
know as much as most folks, are par
tIcularly admired, and the entertain
ments throughout pronounced of an Or
der that has never before been witnessed
in this region, and what is more impor-
tant, are entirely uncXccptionablc.-
Hundreds who have seldom or never
before visited q Circus, arc found a
mong its most delighted patrons; and,
altogether there seems to be a fair
prospect that this Circus will redeem
the vocation from the obloquy which
has heretofore been sometimes cast
upon it.