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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-31
INTERFERING WITH PRovIDENCE.-We have

INTERPRETING WITH PRovIDENCE.--We have
a curious story of professed New Church
man, who owns large pile of money, and is
generally believed to love it most dearly. A
poor neighbor was in great need of small
loan, by means of which he could save his lit,
tie home from being forfeited and lost. He
called on the man who owned the money and
requested a little aid. The man considered
the case and at length replied =
"Well Mr.. Jones, have the money, it is
true, and could spare it, and would do so if it
we're not for one consideration. 1t seems that
Providence designs that you should suffer this
trial. and if should help you out, | might in'
terfere with the purposes of Providence in re-
gard to you"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-31

THE END.-Generation after generation from
the unknown beginning, so stormful, busy, I
have seen laundering down, down; and all
tall silent-nothing but some feeble re-echo,
with grew even feeber, struggling up; and
oblivion has swallowed them all. Thousands
more the unknown ending will follow; and
thou hangest here as drop, still snn-gilt on
the giddy edge, one moment while the dark
ness has not yet engulphed thee. o, brother!
is that of small INTEREST," and for thee Awake
poor troubled sleeper shake off thy torpid.
nightmare dream look, see, behold it-the
flame image splendors high, terrors deep as
He'll this mans life !-Cartyle.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-31

The BiBLE.--Out of the Bible have come
oil pure moralities. From it have sprung all
sweet charities. 1t has been the motive power
of regeneration ana reformation to millions Of
men. 1t has comforted the humble, consoled
mourning, sustained the suffering, and given
trust and triumph to the dying. The wise old
man has fallen asleep with it folded to his breast
the simple cottager has used it for his dying
pillow and even the Innocent child has breath
ed his last happy sigh with fingers between its
promise-freighted leaves.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-31

~ DID AS THE Rest DID."-This tame yield
ing spirit-ths doing as the rest did has
ruined thousands
A young man is invited by vicious compan.
ions to visit the theatre, or gambling room, or
other haunts of licentiousness. He becomes
dissipated, spends his time, loses his credit,
squanders his property, at last sinks into an
untimely grave. What ruined him Simply
" doing what the rest did"
A father has family of sons. He is veal
thy. Other children in the same situation of
life do so and so are INDUCED in this thing aud
that He INDUCES bis own in the same way.
They grow up i Hers, trihers, and fops. The
father wonders why his children do not succeed
better. He has spent SO mu, b money on their
education-has given great advantages /; but
alas they are only source of Vexation and
trouble. Poor man, he is just paying the pen
atty of doing as the rest did"
This poor mother strives hard to bring up
her daughters genteelly. They learn what
others do, to paint, to sing, to play, to dance.
and several useful matters. In time they mar
Ly, their husbands are unable to support their
extravaganza. and they are soon reduced to
poverty and wretchedneSs. The good woman
is astonished. Truly" says she, " did as the
rest did"
The sinner, following the example of others
puts off repentance, and neglects to prepare
for death. He passes along through life, till.
u1awares, death strikes the fatal blow. He
has no time left now to prepare. And he goes
down to destruction, because he was so foolish
as to " do as the rest did"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-31

SILENCE IN NArURE.-It is q remarkable
and instructive fact, that many of the most
important operations Of nature are carried on
in 1nbroken silence. There is no creaking of
heavy axles or groanng of cumbrous machine
ry as the solid earth wheels on its way, and
every planet aud system performs its revolu
tions. The great trees bring forth their boughs
and shadow the earth beneath them--the
plants cover themselves with buds, and the
buds burst into flowers but the whole trans
action is unheard The change from snow and
winter winds to the blossoms and fruits and
sunshine of summer is seen in its slow develop
ment, but there is scarcely sound to tell the
mighty transformation. The solemn chant of
the ocean, as it raises its unchanged and un-
ceasing voice, the roar of the hurricane, and
the soft notes of the breeze, the rushing of the
mountain river, and the thunder of the black
browed storm, all this is the music of nature
"a great and swelling anthem of praise,
breaking in on the universal calm. There is
a lesson for US here, the mightieSt worker in
the Universe is the most unobtrusive.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-31

MANLINEss.-The purpose of life is to form
o manly character, to get the best development
of body and spirit-of mind, conscience, heart
and soul This is the end all else is the means
Accordingly, that is not the most successful
life in which man gets the most pleasure, the
most money or ease, the most power or place,
honor or fame but that in which a man gets
the most manhood, performs the greatest
amount of human duty, enjoys the greatest
amount of human right, and acquires the great
est amount of manly character. 1t is no I'M.
portance whether he win this by wearing a
hod upon his shoulders or crown upon his
head. 1t is the character, and not the crown
/ value. The crown perishes with the head
that wore it but the character lives with i'm
mortal man who achieved it,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-31

A PARAGRAPH MATRIMoNIAL-Choosin a
wife is perilous piece of business Do you
suppose there is nothing of it bat evening Wis
its, boquets and popping tie question My
dear, simple young man, you ought not to be
trusted by yourself alone Take care that
you don't get the gilt China article, that looks
exceedingly pretty on the mantlePiece until
the gilt and ornament are all rubbed of, and
then is fit only for the dust pile A wife
should be selected ON the same principle as a
calico gown. Bright colors and gay patterns
are not alway, the best economy. Get some
thing that will wash and wear. Nothing like
the suns and showers of matrimony to bleach
out these deceptive e1ternals Don't choose
the treasure by gas-lght, or in parlor-stting.
Broad daylight is the best time-a kitchen
the most sensible place. Bear in mind, sir,
that the article once bargained for, you can't
exchange it if it don't suit. If you buy
watch and it don't run as you expected, you
can send it to jeweler to be repaired in the
case of wife, once paired you can't repair.
She may run in the wrong direction-Very
well, sir all that is left for you is to run af-
ter her, and an interesting chase you will prob
ably find it fyou get good wife you will
be the happest fellow alive if you get bad
one, you may as we'll sell yourself for two and
sixpence at once Just as well to consider all
these things before hand, young man.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-31

MANAGING WINDOWS FOR AIR-There 10
always draught through key-holes aud vim
dows crevlces, because as the external air 10
colder than the air in the room we occupy, ie
rushes through the window crevces to supply
the deficiency caused by the escape of warm
air up the chimney. If you open the lower
sash of window, there is more draft than u
you open the upper sash. The reason Of this
is because if the lower sash be open, cold air
will rush inlo the room and cause great draft
inward but if the upper sash be open tie
heated air of the room will rush out, and of
course there will be less draft inward. A room
is best ventilated by opening the upper sash,
because the hot ventilated air, which always
ascends towards the ceiling, can escape more
easily. The wind dries damp linen, because
dry wind, like sponge. imbibes the particles
of vapor from the surface of the linen as fast
as they are formed. The hottest place in q
church or chapel is the gallery, because the
heated air of the building ascends, and all the
cold air which can enter through the doors
and windows keeps to the floor till it has be.
come heated.
Special attention should be given to the
ventilation of sleeping rooms for pure air and
an abundance of it are, if possible, more nc
cessary when we are asleep than when we are
awake. Sleeping rooms should be large, high,
and airy, more ESPECIALLY in warm latitudes,
and in situations where the windows have to
be kept closed at night on account of malaria.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-31

FREoUENCY OF RECEss.-A law OF the mus
cular system requires that relaxation and con-
traction should alternate, or, in other words
that rest should follow exercise. In accord
ance with the law, it is easier to walk than to
stand and in standing it is easier to change
from one foot to another than to stand STILL
This explains why small children after sitting
awhile in school become restless. Proper re-
gard for this organic law requires that the
smaller children be allowed recess as often
at least, once an hour,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-31

RATHER 1pLE.-A popular preacher tells
good story as hit at those kind of christians
who are too indolent to pursue the duties re-
quired of them by their faith. He says that
one piouS gentleman composed very ferVent
prayer to the Almighty, wrote it legbly, and
affixed the manuscript to bis bed-post. Then
on cold nights, he merely pointed to the doc.
ument," and with the words, "Oh, Lord
those are my sentiments p blew out the light
and nestled amid the blankets.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-31

NEEDLE w WoRK-There is something ex-
tremelv pleasant and touching-at least, of
very sweet, soft and winning effect-in this
pecuiarity of needle-work, distinguishing men
from women. Our own sex is incapable OF
any such bylaw aside from the main business
of lfe but women-be they of what earthly
rank they may, however gifted with intellect
or genius, or endowed with awful beauty
have always some little handiwork to ill up
the tiny gap of every vacant moment. A
needle is familiar to the fingers of them all
A queen, no doubt, applies it on occasions !;
the woman poet can use it as adroitly as her
pen the woman's eye that has discovered
new star, turns from its glory to send the pol
ished little instrument cleaning along the hem
of her kerchef, or to darn a casual fray in
her dress. And they have the advantage of
US in this respect. The slender thread of silk
or cotton Keeps them united with the small,
familiar, gentle interests of life, the continual
Iy operating inauences of which do so much
more for the health of the character, aud car
~ off what would otherwise be dangerous
accumulation of morbid sensibility. A vast
deal of human sympathy runs along this cleo
trio line, stretching from the throne to the
wicker chair of the humblest seamstress, and
keeping high and low in q species of cOmmun-
ion with their kindred beings. Methinks it is
a token of healthy and gentle characteristics,
when women of accomplishments and high
thoughts love to sew, especially as they are
never more at home with their own hearts
than when so occupied. d.-HatothOrnc
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-31

UNwRITrEN PoErRY.-It is stamped upon
the broad blue sky, it wrinkles in every star, it
mingles in the oceans surge, and glitters in the
dew drop that gems the lily's bell. 1t grows
in the gorgeous colors of the decline of day,
and rests in the blackened crest of the gather
ing stormcloud 1t is in the mountains heighth
and in the cataract's roar-in the towering oak
and in the tiny flower. Where we can see the
hand of God, there beauty finds her dwelling
place.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-31
TOWANDA: {:
Thursday Morning, May 81, 1860
seIetteb 4uetrg.
LIFE AND THE SIGN.

The summer tide is at the full,
The eglantine grows fresh and fair;
And twilight brings pensive lull
On musing soul and scented air.
The crisp cicada's songs are hushed,
The mist is on the river,
The glow of fading day has blushed
Adown the western sky forever.
The aged host of the village inn
Looks musng on the street;
And floating from the leafy lin,
The lily's breath is sweet
And the host is humming cheerful strain
A ditty of love i the olden time,
OF a tender maid and a bashful swain,
And passionate VOW and love divine;
And the cry of the bttern in sombre glee
Breaks from the lonely fenland cover
And now, beneath the trysting tree,
They meet-the loved one and the lover.
And idlers round the hostel door
Are gathering for the night;
And homely song and sad folklore
Will linger loug and light
But ever, from its post on high,
The sign lonely vigh keeps,
And looks, as with a sightless eye,
While life beneath its shadow sleeps;
And there for many years it's stood
In rain and sun and cold
Mid summer, winter, wind and food,
And sun and sighed-so old, SO old
It stood when father John Devoe,
The parish Nestor, bent and worn,
First saw the light, years, years ago,
In cottage there on Pancras morn.
1t stood when good Sir Rupert came,
Last scion of his fated line;
Though all have changed. tits stiR the same
Same sad and signing, old, old sfgn1
The churchyard stones have numbered more
Aye, many more, since it was news
And there, beside the hostel door,
Twas planted, meath the ancient yew,
I've heard it on q winters night,
When waing wind the snow
Dashed in a dismal wild alright,
On the cold, cold earth below;
I've heard it in the lion blasts,
OF blust'ring March, so fierce aud free,
When sails are close en- iv'ring nasts,
And storm is on the trembling seas
I've heard it when the autumn breeze
Its mournful requiem sung,
And eddyiHg frem the naked trees
The whirling leaves were flung;
I've heard it when the days were long,
And earth was wrapt in summers foldS
But I'll ne'er forget the thoughtful song
1t seems to sjng-sO old--so oidl
For looking down, il seems, forsooth,
From life to catch its mournful lay,
The echo Of this mighty truth
Life, Iore, and joys, shall pass atcdy'
u
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-31
NJ Il is not over the great things of this

BG- 1t is not over the great things of this
life over which mortals stumble. A rock we
walk round, a mountain we cross it is the
unobserved, unexpected, unlocked for little
sticks and pebbles which cause US to halt on
our journey. The blind may run against q
rock and not fall but put a small matter in
his way and ne will stumble over il.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-31

Da- A passenger Oh steamer had roll of
canvass with him in lurch of the boat it
rolled overheard He pitched in after it; on
seeing which, a by -stander remarked, AS that
fellow is in for duck, he is bound to have the
canp0ss back
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-31

~The man of genius is not the master OF
the power that is in him is is by the ardent,
irresistible need of expressing what he feels, as
he is a man of genius This mysterious power
Socrates called bis demon VottaiFs called il
the devil in the body.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-31

B@ We cannot advise any one to enlist in
the army of the United States Even if the
soldier if we'll treated, the life he leads in time
of peace, is one of idleness, and one that un-
fits him for other and better occupations
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-31

DS A writer, who aims at satire In one Of
our magazines, intimates that Apollo has given
him his bow and arrow. Some other power
should give him what he seems more worthy
of-the string.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-31

p@ Were you really a pluckt fellow you
would not make prodlgious show Of sorrow
at " not having knocked the puppy down for
throwing cigar in your face.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-05-31

~ You must rise earlier, and sit up later,
and work harder than you employees, OF Your
business will suffer from their neglect as well
as from your own.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-09-15
Paint and VarnisEn Brushes.

A LARGE ASSORTMENT from the celebrated fac
IN tory Of J. j. Adams q Co., consisting of 0. X
and Extra Paint, Varnish and White wash Brushes
Blenders, Fches, Sable and c. H. Pencils Shoe, Stove
sluice and Serubbng Brushes of superior quality.
Now landin Elk. emo Stuart and "Feetwing," and
Tor sale low by RICE, COFFIN & CO.,
may 2T-tf 20 street.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-09-15
Patent SyriERges
.arge French window GLASS.

NTOREY SMITHS Reservoir, Davidson's, Matt
w sons Maue's-ndisp spensibe in every family.
iyl2 RICE, COFFIN 60.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-09-15
Dissolution of otCo.rnrtnarshin.
FOR SALE.

fF7EAE "UEENIIrAGE GANC :" FIVE miles from
4 rysvtlr, ou the Auha road, containing six
houdrc ami htty>ix acre, ot good land one Of the
hc~t RanclieS in ubi county Persons washing to
invest W lnd it to their s.lyanttgc to exatni this
premises.
Fer terms IL qui of Mrs. g. Klmmeting, on the
premi,e., or At Ire rIweIlS 4 Co.'S, Marysvlue.
aug9tf
Daily national Democrat., 1860-09-15
IL - II 4 & H.
FOR SALE CHEAP.

e 1000 AMERICAN BREFnING EWES;
@a%IfS BOO Il bLUJ ISOUrdDOWN do
sFa%'vg z - q do de- do
@Aa@isafls % q do do BUCKS
Also, very de>r'be Sheep Ranch with LIVING wat
I. aud good shade range, situated Twelve miles l"un
Cousi Apply to-
CHA LE- SP ULnING C,msi
j. l. EArON, NJ. t. EsIr,,t, VI M,ry~ville
or J. II. CARROLL & CO., So Front St. Sacramento
Bl1u
Daily national Democrat., 1860-09-15
Toilet
I'm Vai5ds
Thayer's Fluid Extracts.

A FULL assortment of these reliable preparations
IA fast coming into general use with Druggists and
Physicians at the East For prospectus, dose lists
&c, &C., apply to
jy12 RICE, COFFIN & co.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-09-15
NOTICE.

NOTICE Is hereby nvou, thrt the business her to-
y fore Carried u under tho mono and sAle of
ROSS x DEtRNO tE.leulers 10 stoves aud rhware
on the corner n r,t street ANA Walden Lane IN the
cit, of NJ irysvil viii here uter be coudu trd un,r
the usme ami style If 4. g.. ROSS d 90 J RlEAR-
bOHt r. ode of ti partners ut The former ur wing
removed to ~au Fra ,ej>ca ~ nelson's iuleltel t0
t'e former firm W please cl and settle hnmriat,ly
with e. Z. ROSS a co. au2l Ina
Daily national Democrat., 1860-09-15

OEO BOXES from 12x1s to ssx48, first quality,
AOO Elk. "Fleetwng" now in store and fer sale,
by the box light. Large Glass cut to order and
packed securely for mountain purchasers.
RICE, COFFIN & CO.,
may2T-f 9 d street
Daily national Democrat., 1860-09-15
A CERAE4E. NGE.

T ICHALLENGE J I'm Boges to ex-
4 ,A2-,I} lin, h, two yer q cot a-aiasl my
Ak + juls 5 ia TIE Guy Of N rysvIe. at
any time he alpolnt. tn RETIRE &C D. -pee'i and
points. al 70 chal nge sail JOHN Boo2s u irot hs
cotug list nine, On The 1sg Of November for 81 60
seylv JOSEPH WICK
Daily national Democrat., 1860-09-15
LAMRRY.S GRAPE LEAF
CHAMP ACNE.

~ are reliably Informed, md it viii be crafty.
= iu- tu ul g tuuHHs,t ur- tuI pt rurS ot good
W'ue 10 .uow, thlr the ab we ceeHr ued B'a Of
huuI H4he Is .uuW rrguuly lIP)ttED DIRECT
tHtlM FRANCE q pernHn nt ogtnry having bern
csJtb .hcua san Frtlcl 60, who will hereafter
ctlve lul and continued supplies by every French
vessel
l. lis claimed tur this Cha ma gne-inl we think ii
M i-i he once ed ut It Is very, Day aud FRUtrY
WISE, lively aud wrl 'ree,L ,lCllEk II "BOU-
QUrln and HEAVIER ~ Rppi, @nie It is put up
with NO CARE .tud GlUD AStE, than any other
Of cur tt,orte CnHmpHgu =.
LambrY's Grape Leaf Champagne
will I'm e, her. w.tu uany nlu friends II having for
ucrly been zee we'd by vi itS Es<. VAN MUL-
batas ~ Co.,, tins cltAs who sac eed d 10 hiro-
/ lutt the " me iuo = rlI ttyo The same firm
az 'n the recipient, ot the first uvu,ce an We doubt
no, m their h,uus the Wnt will meet with the sue
/ Crsa Il suW"ll desrrN sel3m
Worcester daily spy., 1860-05-23
RatIroaDs.
WORCESTER & NASHuA

ssss55als7Fz WORCESTER & NASHUA
ssz5zssss.zssa ssssa / ABROAD = Winter Arrangement
- Ii; ON anu after Nov. LIST, 1858, Passenger
Leave Worcester at $40 and Ill a n and AIS p
At Nashua, all trains connect with the trains OF Con
eSra kaToad where passengers take the TO and from
Montreal, and Vermont Central Railroad
AT Groon junction, trains connect directly with the
Of the Ftehburg Railroad with the exception OF first
rom 9 B9Ston; and at Fcn61rg with trains Of the
For fu4ther particulars and connections with other
roads road see " Pathfinder Railway Guide for the New Eng
Worcester Nov. l, 1858 dtf iny27
1E5ssa5aa55s5757 BOSTON & WORCESTER
ssss.z::si5sisssaRAILRoAD. - ,SUMlfER ARRANGE.
ISs5 - AENT, commencing MONDAY april %,
PASSENGER TRAINS ;eave for Boston, as follows:
Exp. 43O 1910 EXP The 4. I $40 a. m and 4.S6 D. M
trains start from Foster street station the l24O, 800
and 10 80 p. m; trains from the Lower Station
Grafton, III 10 a. m 450 p. m.
southboro 73s IO2O a. m $40 p. m.
Cordaville, I.4l 1923 a. m. 5.I3 p. m.
Milford lis 10 a. NJ $50 p m.
Northboro'. Z 945 a. IN. 42O D.
Marlboro. 7.24, lO.l5 a. m $50 p. m.
Framingham, Steamboat SO2, 045a m ia, 400 Ex.,
Hatick, !, SIP, 1855 a. m. /. 545p,m.
SaAonyile, $40 a. M 1880 p m
Mest Nfwi2R SewtOn Hf%er 5 Fh s 49, NJ Wo4 ~ A. m wor
M; l.26, 2;l2, 357, 5.l2, Sos Wor, SIP. p. III.
Brooklne, t64O 73O, SIS 49, 10 a m LIS, t25 a. 1880,
645.9 y. M.
lin connection with trains Charles River Branch.
TRAINS leave Boston, as follows.
For Worcester, at. 6, IFS, 500 Exp m lSO, Exp,
49O, $50 EXp' p. m.
Aillbury, III a 4.3G p. m.
Grafton, 6, T. Is m. i.30 430
Westboro', 6, Is a. m, l3O. 4.S0 p. m.
Cordaville, ., lis a m. L39, 4.30 p. m.
Southboro' 6, I is 4 m. l.30, 4.3O p.
Ashland, lis III. l.30, 30 p. m.
Milford, lis a. M l30, 4.3U D. m.
NOrthboro 7l5 m. l30, $50 p.
Marlboro, lis a. m. l.30, $50 p.
Birmingham, 6, IT'S 900 Exp m. l.30, Exp. 4.3O,
5SOEXp.
Natick, 6, lis, $50 a. M LS0, 43O 6pm.
SaXOnvlle. $50 a. M, p. m.
Newton, WoI, 7l5s " IN. H. l3O Wor., 2SO, $780,
Brootne. t7.3O 7.5O, 9O5 IL a. M .l2lO, 9l5 +3l5 5
F6l5, lis, 9.30 p. m.
Albany, 6, $50 Exp m. 100 Exp. p.
New York, via Springfield $50 Exp. m. Exp. p. m
New York, via Norwich, $50 Exp. p.
hS New York Sunday Mail Train at $50 D. m. Elk
press Trains stop only at Framingham.
sin connection with Trains Charles River Branch.
L. b. PHILLIPS, Sup't.
Boston April g. 1894 diff - am