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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-07
"Providentially Directed"

DevoutIy inclined persons frequently imagine
that the suggestions Of their own human na-
ture are the iutimations and directions of
God.
They love to be guided by Him. and they
love to think that their pleasant desires aud
purposes are inspired by Him; thus they
easily deceive themselves. An amusing in
stance of this took place at certain confer
ence. Among the attendants was very
beautiful, intelligent looking young lady, who
drew the admiring gaze of many eyes, par
tcularly eyes masculine, always on the look
out for pretty feminine faces.
During the intermission, at noon, spruce
young minister stepped up to the presiding
elder, and said, with an air of secrecy
odd you observe the young lady who sat
by the first pillar on the left p
Yes" said the elder, "what Of her ?"
why" said the young man, q | feel i'm.
pressed that the Lord desires me to take that
lady for my wife. l think that she will make
q good companion and helpnate in the work
of the ministry"
The good elder had nothing to object.
But in a few moments another youthful
candidate for the ministerial efforts and honors,
and for the name of husband, came confidently
to make known to the elder like impression
in regard to the same young lady.
"You had better wait awhile. 1t is not
best to be hasty in determining the source of
such impressions" said the prudent elder.
And he had well said, for hardly were the
steps of the second youth cold at his side, ere
a third approached with the same story, and
while the worthy confident marVeled, fourth
drew near with the OnpSt ion
did you notice the fine, noble looking wo-
man sitting near your left !"
Yes" cried the swelling elder.
"Wel, sir" went on the fourth victim of
that one unsuspcious girl, ait is strongly
born in upon my mind, that it is the will Of
the Lord that | should make proposals of
marriage to that lady. He has impressed me
that she is to be my wife"
The elder could hold in no longer.
"Impossble Impossible !" he exclaimed
in all excited tone The Lord nerer could
haze intended that four men should marry that
one lc0maa"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-07
PeTmanence Of Teachers.

Extract from report made by Hon. J. T NORTON on the
schools OF Pennington, CT. to the Legislature, May
Is45l
The chief advantages Of a continuance Of
the same teachers are uniformity of discipline.
and systematic arrangement of studies. 1t is
as reasonable to expect child will be trained
when placed every six months under the
charge Of new guardian to exercise parental
control, as that cur children will be we'll dis
ciplined under a constant change of teachers
1t usually takes teacher, particularly good
one, half a season to get bis pupils well train
ed in his harness while an experienced teach
er in the same school will have them all ready
at once for their work.
But the chief objection to a change of
teachers is a constant change of studies, and
methods of study, which have an effect to dis
sipate the mind and render the scholars super
fetal. A new teacher cannot know the state
of scholars mind or his qualifications to en-
ter particular study, as he wishes to exhibit
to the parents great improvements in his pu-
pills. he puts them into new studies or new
methods of study, and pushes them forward,
so that they may appear to have learned q
great deal. However successful he may have
been in his undertakings, his scholars can only
have begun to acquire perfect knowledge Of
their studies or peculiar methods of study,
when another teacher comes in with different
studies and methods, aud those of the previous
teacher are laid aside unprotected. Some
few scholars have sufficient talent aud indus.
try to break through with the difficulties and
become proGcients but as a general thing,
much of their knowledge is superficial. Go
into such a school and question scholar of
IL as to his studies - Have you studied
grammar p Yes, two winters" Question
him, and he understands not one principle.
Have you stndied geography? Yes, four
years" How far have You studied ?" "To
Europe why have you got no further ?"
" Because every teacher puts me to the begin
ming" And so on in arithmetic, history, &c,
and still worse in writing. Now our schools
with permanent teachers have as regular q
sy stem of studies as they have in college and
when q scholar has thoroughly completed one,
ne goes into another. And little valuable can
be acquired in any other way. 1t is true, this
slow and sure method of improvement may
not be so striking 70 parent but its utility is
very obvious to the school visitor. Aud while
be may hear some parents suggest, that all
Improvement may be made in this or that by
change of teachers, he may reply, it is true
some things might be improved, no teacher 10
perfect in all thugs but you will not find one
teacher in hundred, who, all things consid-
cred, will do as well in your school as the one
you now have. | would therefore advise you
by all means to continue him.
AS q general fact, competent efficient fe.
male teacher in a summer school, will, if con.
tinued in the same school make better teach.
er for the winter school, than any male teacher
in her place.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-07

A GEM-Rey Mr. Stockton, Chaplain Of
the House of Representatives, at Washington,
in his address on the recent fast day, after de-
scrbing in glowing language, our glorious ma
tional Inheritance, exclaimed:
And shall such a heritage as this be sun
dered aad destroyed? Clasp thy broken staff
with shame, o flag Of stars, superseded and
dishonored by the pitiiul Palmetto Start
from thine eyre, thou eagle of the morning
shake from thy pinions the dews Of the night,
and relume thy vision in the splendor of the
sunrise, lest the rattlesnake, crawling up the
cliff, shall steal on thy Slumbers and strike thee
unaware"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-07

The CooLEsT THING on RECoRD.-As Gen.
ScOtts army was marching triumphantly into
the city of Mexico, a procession OF monks
emerged from the gate of convent situated
on .be eminence to the right, and advanced
with slow aad measured tread until they met
the army at right angles. The guide or lead
er of the procession was venerable priest,
whose hair was whitened with the frost of
many winters He held in both hands con-
tribution box, upon which there was lighted
candle, and when within few feet of the ar
my the procession halted AS the army pro-
ceeded, many true believer in ST. Patrick
dropped some small coin or other into the old
priests box And, when it was observed that
a soldier was searching in his pockets for some
thing to bestow, the old priest would step for
ward and hold his box to receive the donation.
Ultimately, there came along tall gauat,
limbersided, ganderlooking Yankee, who, on
seeing the old priest, thrust his hands into the
very depths of bis breecbes pockets, as in
search for dime, or something of the kind.
The priest, observing this movement, advanced
as usual, while Jonathan holding forth
greasy looking roll of paper, commenced very
deliberately unfolding it. The old priest an
ticipated liberal donation, and put on an air
of the most exquisite satisfaction. Jonathan
continued to unrol piece after piece of dirty
paper, untl at length he found piece of tri-
twisted smoking tobacco. He next thrust his
hands into another pocket, and drew forth
clay pipe, which, with the utmost deliberation,
he proceeded to fill by pinching off small par
ticleS of the tobacco. When this was done,
having replaced his tobacco in his breeches
pocket, he stopped forward and lighted his
pipe by the old priests candle, and making an
awkward inclination of the head (intended,
perhaps, for a bow,) he said, Much obleeged
to We, Squire !" and proceeded on.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-07

A SCoTCHMAN AND AN IRIsHMAN thraShing
for a dutch farmer in FishkiIl, the former OBJ
served to the latter, who was fresh from the
bogs Of Killarney, that in course of long resi-
dence in this country ae had remarked the
uncommon docility of the horse, that among
the many instances Of their tractability, he
had actually seen them employed in thrashing
out wheat. Arrah, my jewel, cried Pat, 81
am half dozen years too ripe to believe
that" The Scot insisted that what he said
was true. And Pat, staggered at length by
his serious and repeated assertions, exclaimed
in tones Of wonder, And how do they
hold the fails?'
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-07
ssIttteO 4oetrp.
LET ME REST!
BY ANNIE K. H. fADhH'

am weary, let me rest
On thy broad and tender breast
EuHer me awhile to lie
Without kisses, silently.
am sick ef sin and earth,
In nv spirit is dearth'
That no human love can fill,-
Tbrobs. NJ human voice can still.
am weary, let me rest
Oh, the aching in my breast,
Oh the thoughts that sweep along,
That cannot clothe in song,
Thoughts Of childhood's hopes and fears
Thoughts of childhood's bitter tears
Thoughts Of days forever past
Thoughts of love that could not las''
am weary, let me rest
oh, that little word, how hlc7t
Pure as aught to mortals given
Seeming less Of earth than heaven
Whom the soul is bowed with care,
q how mild it breathcs the prayer.
Rest. the longing spirit cries :
Rest on earth, and in the skies.
Though | would not scorn the rest
Found upon human breast
Yet their stay will sometime break.
And the frightened dreamer wake,
Wake, to live through loveless years,
Wake to bitter, bitter tears,
Dearest. let thy head and mine
On our Sayiour's breast recline!
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-07
unaware.

THIRTY THOUSAND APPLES ON A SINGLE
TREE-" William r. May, of Pomfret, (Ct.)
picked forty bushels of apples from one tree.
He had the curiosity to count the number of
apples in one peck, aud fond 100, making 100
in one bushel, and 80, 400 apples grew upon
the tree"
So we see it stated. The apples must have
been rerg small Thirty large apples make
peck from forty to forty five of medium size,
and about sixty small ones But here we have
100 They could not have been much larger
than Delaware grape.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-07

DISADVANTAGE OF BEING WHTE-" Well
Dinah," said would,be belle to a black girl,
they say that beauty soon fades do you see
any of my bloom fading? Now, tell me
plainly, without any compliments"
"Oh, no, Miss but den me kinder t'ink-'
"Think what, Dinsh you're bashful"
ooh, no, me 10 bashful but den me kin
der thinks as how MisSa don't retain her color
quite as well as coored lady
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-07
G0utatIanaI Department.
THE SCHOOL MISTRESS

Beside an unfrequented road,
The rustic school house stood
It's modest front and moss grown roof
Hall hidden by the wood.
Around its latticed windows clung
Sweet flowers and fragrant vines,
And just In front-like sentinels-
Grew two protecting pines.
Few traY1ers ever passsd that spot,
But stopped awhile to gaze
Upon scene that brought TO mind
Their happy school-boy days.
And none e'er turned away but left
A blessing and a prayer,
For both the Teacher and the taught
Who daily gathered there.
1t was my lot one summer morn,
To journey Ger this road,
And there for full au hour or mora
rested with my load
One after one across the fields,
The tidy children ran,
Ambitious to secure their seats
Before the school began.
4 score Of faces, bright and clean.
Soon gathered at the door
4 happier group I've seen not since
And never saw before.
The merry shout-the ringing laugh.
With music filed the air
And my sad heart forgot its griOfs.
The sin ess gIee TO share.
But soon q watchfuI child proclaimed
The mistress near at hand,
And murmurs of delight were -breathed
Throughout the little band.
I'll 'er forget that lovely face
sec it yet in dreams
And ever TO my spirits eye
An angel face it seems.
As rapidly she pressed the turf
And passed the easy stiles,
Her glowing cheeks and rosy lips
Were wreathed with radiant smiles.
Amid her charge she stood at last
Each answered to her call:
Her usual greeting then l saw
\ kiss for one and all.
This DER she led them in and soon
Low murmurs filed the air;
listened breathless and in awe,
To her inpassioned prayer.
The sweet " amen the children said
And then a hymn they sung
And then heard the studiOus hum
From every busy tongue.
trust was better man
When l resumed my way,
And never shall my heart forget
The lesson of that day.
o God ! on that young Teachers head
Let thy best gifts descend ;
IS she to those young sinless souls,
Be thou TO her, 4 friend.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-07

A FRENCH paper says that by an accident
charcoal has been discovered to be a cure for
burns. BY laying a piece of cold charcoal
upon burn, the pain subsidies Immediately
BY leaving the charcoal on one hour the
wound is healed as has been demonstrated
on several occasions The remedy is simple,
and certainly deserves a trial.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-07

A YOUNG LADY remarked the other day
that she would like to do something so as TO
have her name appear in the paper. we ad'
wise her to get some one to put his name III
with hers
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-07

The GAME OF LIFE.-In youth, hearts are
trumps in manhood. dimonds and clubs, but
at the close of life spades are sure to win.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-07

THAT mad wag, Prentice, says tall gentle
men are always successful, because the ladie
are all in favor of hymen.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-07

A WAC on being asked what he had for din
ner, replied I" A lean wife, and the ruin of a
man for saucen His dinner consisted of q
spare rib of pork and apple sauce.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-07

Mrs PARTISGToN says she has noticed
that whether -four was dear or cheap, she had
invariably to pay the same money for half a
dollars worth
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-07

"YoU want nothing, do you?" said Pat
an if its nothing you want, you'll find it in the
jug where the whiSkUy was"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-07

THE bill prohibiting slavery In Nebraska
has been passed in the House over Gov
Blacks veto
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-07

Why is dog with broken leg like boy
at arithmetic Answer-Because be puts
down three and carries one.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-07

AN editor of paper in Indiana, wants to
know il western whisky was ever seen comm
thro' the rye p
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-11-21
Asa Mower.

The machine of 1861 win be found fully equal
to vny test that it may be submitted to. The slight
indentation of the Sickle, its lightness and cOmbi-
nation with the beam and fngers, allows an increase
of motion not practicable in other machines, thus
enaJlingus to 10 good aoork, with a slow team, OK
en-, even, working well. Our
hnpr0Usd Guard aud Patent Cleaner,
efeetualIy prevents choking, no matter what the
condition of The grass, while our new divider point
separates badly lodged and tangled clover or grass,
where other machines fail.
There is also a great advantage in our serrated
sickle edge over the smooth, as it does not require
sharpening so often, thus saving time. Our Sickle
will frequently run through an entire harvest with
cut once grinding, while the smooth edge must be
ground once each day, if not oftener. With a smoth
edge the draught increases as the knife become dull.
Our draught is uniform, and in repeated trials du-
ring the season Of 1860, proved far lighter than sin
gle Mowers, cutting at the sane time from twelve tC
eighteen inches wider.
Our Mower can be used with or without the reel
this is important, and without the reel, weighs but
about $40 pounds.
In addition to the very liberal warrantee given to
all Purchasers, We would say as heretofore, hat far
mers who may desire it, are at liberty to work our
machine through the harvest, with any Their, and
Keep, and pay for, the one preferred.
Pamphlets with full description of improvements
testimonials, &c, can be had by application to
THEODORE HILL, Agent.
Brownvi1le, Nebraska,
April Is, 1861.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-11-21
THE OPORTO GRAPE.

The OportO is a very strong grower, and - per-
fectly hardy, having fruited annually for more than
ten years. it is very productive, Old vines hav-
ing produced from FIVE to over ten bushels each,
in a single season. Two vines, two years planted
in La Sale county, Illinois, were u~ninjuFed By the
cold, and fruited last season. The wine Ends a rsa-
dy sale from two to four dollars per gallon. Read
what the public say Of the OPorto.
sit Is esteemed by Physicians a good Port Wine
It is s0meWha astringent, rich and Of hne BODY
The vines are u~nfailing and good bearers"-Rsv.
DR.. BOunsbury.
81 have six different kinds Of Grapes, and The
Op0rto is the best Of either Of them for wine. aud
better than any other grape that / am acquainted
With."-A. Devereao. in the Rural.
"FOr several years W have made wine from tho
OpOrtO Grape, and fud n ready sale at one dollar per
bottle, selling 50 bottles for single orders. -SylVcs-
ter Clark.
Strong vines 81 to s.. For vines or circulars
address E. WARE Sylvester Lyons, y. y,
n37v5-tf.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-11-21
Oregon Nursery.

we beg to call the attention Of the public % the F1o-
raj department Of our Establishment, which we nov
have in full and successful operation. Our stock OF
Greenhouse, beidiRg and FlOwering Plants. Shrubs.
&c con sisting in part Of Geraneums, Verbeuas, Dab
las, Pc lOXes. Pennies. HeiiotrOpes, SC, we odeT for
sale the coming Spring At lower prices than usual. there
BY placing them within the reach - al. Not q these
, ants flower al Summer. and for siZs, color. form. and
fragrance % flower cannot be e~xceile1.
Having the advantage Of a first class pr0paeatiag
house and its appendages, which sh0nds US facii-iesf5r
increasing our stock 70 meet any demand, parties shod
have no fears o. getting what hey want By handing IN
their orders early.
We attend 10 the Propagating Department ourselves
AID warrant every article purchased o. H. o. BE- good,
st-gne- healthy, we'll rooted plants, AMI true to-same,
O-rdc-c- Ipfiye and priced catalogues Will BE- out IN
APRIL and vail be forwarded By mail 20 al a~pplrcAui8-
IA. FASARSDALB,& 20, st. Joseph Agricultural
House, aud T.. W. N Farmer ONCE, BrOwnvilie
Mt. are our authorized AGENTS. Ali OTders left WITH
them viii receive prompt attention.
r.. BURCHES & 20.
P. S. Having forcing pits specially for the purpose,
We will have SWEET POTATOE plants Tor sale u the
million, az reduced prices. Il. H. B. 8 Co
Oregon DO. Eeb. 1861 FEB 1851
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-11-21
Concord Grananinor

Ihave the largest aad best sap1lv 80
cord GIapeyines in the United stef,- Iley l-
orders for Nurseries, Vineyards or 49, Nl 81
er rates than any other reliable 5esL- 51s-
vines, three years old, now beariDv FTi. ''rts
one year old, win be sent BY mail. p.s.-5;I 20 D
and warranted 20 grow. fa' ifSl,
Une year old vines P%erd0Ean, By Ex. onrv e, a,
Two do do 10 Wv
Three do do a. 4 %
4 great reduction from these ri.., IN : W
to those who buy by the hundred or tb,~ ys made
gents wanted in all sections to se1 ,Is.. A.
commission. Any person who proeurps ne %
Tor vlnes-gets up a elu5-Will receive tI-e'
free for each dozen ordered. tls
Cuttings with two or four buds. one dou.
sent by mail, postpaid OF By express. hoo "a goi
lars; 5OO Tor fifteen dollars; 1000 for 2j dolI,- 1"-
October is the best month to set them ~ IN
as long as the ground is u~nfrozen. VIVA
All money sent at my risk. A years o,.#,
be gwen TO any responsible person who desirpsit y
who order 10 dellars worth or more.
The Concord is decidedly the best family
and wine grape now known. It ripens uBso-I
as far north as Canadas. J
A circular with more full details sent fres . IN
applicants. T. B MTyyFp~ a.
Clinton, Oneida Co. NY
(Late Editor and Proprietor Of the aRunl ,n.s
can."l -
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-11-21
T0NA VI

MY Stock of native vines comprise all the We rit-
bic varieties with which ] am acquainted. The
lants have been produced with greatcare, under the
most favorable circumstances for healthy develop
ment, and surpass in excellency any that have here
t0fore been able to offer.
For the fall trade, only 4 limited supply Of Union
Village, Lenoir, Lincoln, Pauline, Elsingburg, Tay-
or Cor BulIitt,) and Aliens Hybrid is offered. or
best Delaware layers, also, the supply is not large,
but quality unequaled.
The stock from Delaware, single eyes grown both
in house and open air, is large and ine. For vine
yard planting some strong vines, grated on Cataw
ba and Isabella stocks, are offered at a low price
roots very strong.
Very large ~layerso Diana, Herbemont. and Con-
cord, grown with especial care for immediate bear
ing. Good layers Of Anna, Rogers Hybrid, II kinds
also Clara, Cassidy, To KaIon, Rebecra, Nilier's
Louisa, Logan, Emily, Canby's August, Hudson, Fl.
Prolific. Cuyahoga. &c.
A general assortment Of foreign varieties for v
neries.
Of Downing's Everbeariug Mulberry the SIMPLY
is not large. and a great part Of the trees alroady
onleFed. They are very vigorous, and the wood
well grown and matured.
Wholesale descriptive list sent TO those who wish
TO form clubs, on applied: T- List also sent %
dar1r-s. Fourth edition 2 -srs.ed Catai1eue
so7t fs -Eo three cen IL designed to be
q fsi and csmprehar-.F. treatise .a .ta manage
maat Of the vine, giviH-t--l infcr-u1t OIL AS pur-
chasers and growers are supposed TO need. Partic
ular directions are given far the preparation If the
soil and planting, and the directions for training
illustrated by many carefully prepared engrav-
ings.
The descriptions Of the varieties win be found
accurate and trustworthy, being drawn from person
al knowledge, and very extensive observation.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-11-21
For the Fall Trade.

The subscriber has for sale the coming Au.un,
the following:
500 HOughtOn's Seeding and Cluster Goos,b.,-
1000 Red Dutch Curranr.
1000 New Rochelle Blackberry.
zee Red Antwarp Raspberry.
geo Brinckls's Orange "
100 White Grape Currant.
500 Victoria Rhubarb.
500 Isabella Grape.
500 Catawba Grape.
100 Concord Crane.
100 Tuttles Red Grape New and fns.)
Also: a large assortment Of Ornamental Shub.
bery, for which see priced list, which viii Be for.
wa.ded gratis on application.
Address,
H.A. TERRY,
Aug. IS5l- Crescent City, Iowa.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-11-21
CeIebraled - BItters

NC A4ALLLA9
are On9UET59@5ed,
For Sore Throat so common amJBg the Clergy they
are truly invaluable.
For the aged and infrm, and for persons Of weak
constitutions For ministers Of the gospel, LAWYERS
and all public spIekers-for bOok-keeDers tailors
seamatresses. stud~nts.ar artists, and ali persons lea
ding q s%edentary life. they viii prove beneficial.
As a beverage; they are wholesome. innocent. and
delicious to the taste. They produce all The exhierat-
ing efectsOf %brandyOr wine, without intoxicating; and
are a valuable remedy for persons addicted 10 the use Of
excessive strong drink, and who wish to refrain from It.
They are pure and entirely free from the prisops con-
Gained in the aduIterated wines and brandies with which
the country is hOOdfd.
These bitters nOto My CUR but prevent disease. and
should be used by all who live in a count " where the
water is bad, or where chiIIs and fever are prevalent.
Being entirely innocent and harmless they NAV be civ.
en- freely to children and infants with IMMUNITY.
Physicians and Clergymen, and temperance advocates
as an act Of humanity, should assist in spreading these
valuable bitters over the land. and threby essentially
Danish drunkenness aud disease
In all affections Offhe Head.Sick
headache. or Nervous Head
ache, DIR. DOd's Imperial Wine
- BitterS VIII be fOUnd TO be most
SaInfaFn and EmCaciOus.