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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-26

THE PERIOD IN WHICH Coal WAS FORMED
OF the lapse of time n the formation of our
coal fields we cannot have the faintest cOncep-
ton lit is only measured by Him with whom
a thousand years are as one day. But the
magnitude of time is not surpassed by the
boundeSsness of the proyidential care which
laid upon these terrestrial treasures in store
for his children, whom he was afterwards to
call into being Let them therefore dismiss
this proftIess subject with one illustration
Mr.. Maclaren, by happy train Of reasoning,
for which | refer the reader to his Geology
of Fife" arrives at the conclusion that it would
require a thousand years to form bed of coal
one yard thick Now, in the South Wales
coafed there is a thickness of coal Of more
than thirty yards, which would have required
period of 0,000 years for its formation. II
We now assume that the 49, 900 feet of sedi-
mentary materials were deposited at the aver
age rate OF two feet in a century, correspond
log to the rate of subsidence, it would have
required 3.SO7, 900 years to produce this coal
feld.-Hulrs Coal Field Of Great Britain.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-26

MENTAL ExClTEMENr.-Bad news weakens
the action of the heart, oppresseS the lungs,
destroys the appetite, stops digestion, and par
TALLY suspeuds all the functions of the system.
An emotion OF shame fushes the face fear
blanches it and an instant thrill electriieS
million Of nerves. Surprise spurs the pulse in-
TO gallop Delerium infuSes great energy.
Eotion commands, aud hundreds of muscles
spring to execute Powerful emotion often
kills the body at stroke Ghlo, Diagaros,
and Sophocles died of JOY at the Grecian
games The news of defeat killed Philip V.
The door,k keeper of Congress expired upon
hearing of the surrender of CORVALLIS. Emin-
ent public speakers have often died in the
midst of an impassioned burst of eloquence, or
when the deep emotion that produced it sud
denly subsided. Largrave, the young Partisan,
died when be heard that the musical prize for
which be had competed was adjudged to
another.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-26
Yours respectfully,
O. w. RANDALL,
DEPT. Sap. OsTegO Co.
Hnn S.Nrr-rr Anr-n.l-
albany, October s, ls49.

albany, October s, ls49.
DEAR SIR You inform me that your
opinion that haJitual profanity would be
sufficient ground for annulng certificate, ia
deemed by some teachers altogether too
rigid" and yon ask my views on this subject.
Ia the first place, cannot imagine under
what construction of law, or code of morality,
an individual addicted to habitual profanity,
could ever have obtained q certificate as a
qualified teacher But such certificate haV-
ing been procured, no matter by what means,
| should deem it the imperative duty of any
tribunal having the power, to affx upon it at
the earliest moment, the blot of annulment, and
if possible of oblivion
Good moral character" is made by the
statute, an Indispensable requisite to the quail
6cation of q teacher. "ProfaHe cursing and
swearing is legal offence, punishable by fine
and in default of payment by Imprisonment.
Can ebony oe mistaken for topaz? Can good
moral character" be ascribed to him, who
habitually" puts both the laws of God and
man at defiance?
Most Of the crimes and vices which af1ict
and digrace society, can plead that they are
based upon some of the animal qualifications.
wants, that the thief commits larceny The
glutton, in the indulgence of his appetite, is
sustained By a precedent running on all
fours in the swine and the gross debauchee
can claim the goat aud the monkey as his
brothers but profanity is a spontaneous ex-
hibition Of iniquity, r0LaRteeT sin committed
without temptation, and without reward a
bastard vice destitute of parentage-wholly
disowned by nature Psychologists profess to
fnd the location upon the human skull of all
the animal propehsties. No one, however,
has yet been able to detect the "bump" of
profanity Pandora's box is full without it;
and the amateurs in human mischiefand human
misery have Superadded this as a mere gra-
tult0uS evil.
can conceive of nothing more horrible and
repulSve than to send innocent little children
to a school, where they will be taught, either
by precept or example, to stammer oaths and
to lisp profanity. This is to poison the whole
stream OF life at its very source.
If you know any teacher within your juris-
dictioD, who is addicted to the low and vulgar
vice Of profanity, l advise you. in conjunction
with the town inspectors, to Immediately anuul
his certifcate-uDless you believe that such
an exercise of power will impair your useful.
ness, and not be sustained by public sentiment.
Should you so conclude, direct that you
send to this department the name of such
teacher on the receipt of which, / viii relieve
you from all responsibility Oh the subject.
Yours respectfully.
SAMUEL YOUNG, SapT Com. Schools
o. W. RANDALL, Esq. Dept Sspt Ostress CO.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-26

been safe in them ever since, and our home
now will not suffer by comparison with that
of our friends, the Bowens. With good books
and papers, can spend my leisure hours more
pleasantly and proftably at home than any
where else and the saving Of small expenses
more than pays for them, and is the secret of
success.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-26

sg Mrs Fanny Barrows, aged 90, a ma
tive of Groton, Conn, who was twelve years
cid at the time of battle Of Fort GriSwoud,
aud assisted in making garments for the Rev
olutionary soldiers, is now kitting socks for the
Rhode Island volunteers, in Providence.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-26

hS- A schoolmaster, in a neighboring town
wishing to discover the talents OF his scholars
for geography, asked one of the youngest of
them, what State he lived in? The boy re-
piled
A state of sin and misery"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-26

sA Luxuries soon cease to be sources Of
pleasure, and become mere necessaries, the
possession of which gives no enjoyment, but
the priVation of which is positive pain.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-26

ra 1t is pleasant and profitable habit to
store up agreeable images of the past, with a
view to present and future improvements as
well as enjoyment.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-26

pa- No cabinet maker can make an easy
chair for discontented man.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-26
Official Correspondence---Profa

Ea- The following letter, as will be seen,
was written in reply to question of county
Superintendent, relative to his duty toward
teachers of his county, who held certificates,
and were in the habit of using profane langu.
age. 1t is an old letter, it is true, but it in
wolves principles that are as important now as
they were twenty years ago. If any teachers
who may read this letter, are accustomed to
thus degrade themselves, they will do well to
think upon the subject seriously -
PhOenir Sept. 10, 1924.
DEAR SlR Having expressed my convic-
tion to party of teachers not long since, that
| should consider habitual profanity sufici-
ent ground for annuing a certificate, some of
them considered me altogether too rigid I
therefore thought to lay the subject before you
for your consideration. Your views upon this
question will be read with interest by the pub
lie, exert salutary influence on the great mass
of teachers, and confer lasting benefit on the
taught.
Yours respectfully,
O w RANDALL,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-26

Ia 1t is estimated that Virginia has al.
ready lost more than 5000 Of her slaves.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-26

Ra- The doctor is often an overtaker that
m axes work for the undertaken.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06
DIED..

In Hesper Winni>hick county, Iowa, Jan. 2lst
1861, Of Consumption after illness of nearly one
year, Mr. STEPHEN 7. JOHNSON, aged - years Q
mouths and "A days.
In Eika'lcr. Jan. Goth of D'p.hcria, THOMAS, only
son of Patrick and Mary c. Keenan,, asel 8 years, s
months and IL days.
At Walton, Delaware Co. N. Y, on the 4th OF
November last, IN her SOth year, PHILRNA BEAcH,
mother OF the Editor OF TIE New Hampton UowaI
Courier.
In New Oregon. iowa, January IS In, MAY, in
FAINT daughter of Charles s. and Julia bly,, aged l
year. IL months and 10 days.
In Jacks onville, Iowa, Oh the 10th inst, vALES-
TINE o. TiLToN. aged about ~ years. il.
or lingering consumption, on Thursday, January
18th, 1861, Slrs. ANNA MARIA SCHROEDER. Of Jener.
son township. Clayton Co., Iowa, aged Is years,
months an d 81 days.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06

Nothing.
The Railroad Gszette, in speaking Of the
Chicago Democrat, says it is dirty enough
to be assessed as 'rcal estate" This is too
true of many newspapers, but their con.
ductors are not able to injure any one, and
hence the mud they throw is harmless OK
cept in befouling themselves. It won't do
to wallow with swine because you arc dared
to do it; nor will it pay to throw clubs al
every NANCY spaniel that sits on his
launches and says show WOW" to you as
you pass. You may whip one Of the little
spotted cats that inhabits the forest, but tho
victory costs you a suit Of clothes and pub
lie repsect. ...-.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06

An Arrest.
On Monday Thomas S. Stiles, Saloon
keeper Of this place was brought before
Justice Baugh for stealing case of Oysters
Of w. P. Brown some weeks ago. Stiles
was reported to be selling oysters at less
than cost and on enquiry it was ascertained
that he had not purchased of any wholesale
dealer hereabout and hence the suspicion
that he was the guilty party. On COM
plant of D. Lefingwell he was arrested and
very strong circumstantial evidence was
elected. He was bound over in the sum of
$500. Stiles has been regarded as an in
dustrious, honest man and we scarcely be-
lievc he is the actual thief, but his associates
are not very creditable and being inclined
to bad company, bad habits and late
hours, he may have been induced to
participate in the profits Of the crime
He has property here worth or hundred
dollars and will doubtless give bail. His
wife is an excellent woman and in consider
alton of her present helplessness and Toms
heartfelt repentance of the dissipated
course he has been pursuing some one Of
the friends of the family will bail him. D.
LefRingwell for the State, Geo. II. Hand
Esq, for the defence. Mayor Lefingwel
merits the thanks Of the community 70,
ferreting out the roguery that is going on II
this city. Thieves can't escape him long
P. S.-Stiles is bailed. We learn from
several persons that Stiles was in the St
Charles Saloon on the night the oyster:
were stolen and that it will be an easy mat
ter for him to prove an ali6i. A constable
was in the Saloon the same ereaing lookin.
for the thief, and also for the passcr Of
SIS counterfeit bill, and remembers tina
Stiles spent the evening there till - or
o'clock. This being proved, the charg
will fall, but it is hoped that so slim al
escape from ignominy will make stead.
man of him hereafter. Stiles tells us tina
he don't know the name of the man VIII
sold him the oysters.-he is at McGrcgo
only occasionally-had the oysters in
common square box and sold them to
at 43 cents per can, that being under tn
regular price.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06

Life JnsuI ance
Those desiring this safest and cheapest protecr
ton for their families, can secure it in our
Wisconsin Company. 1t has already become,
in reality, State institution, having Agents
and patrons among the best business men in all
the principal towns in the State. 1t is no lon
ger Il matter Of doubt that Life Insurance can
be conducted rs well in Wisconsin as in Conncc-
ticnt or any other Eastern States.
Thus while duty demands that men should
ins"rc their lives, it also demands that they
should keep their money for investment at
home. Confident that our success has been
more than equal to that OF the most 'unprece.
dcntcd,"w would cordially invite all our cti.
zens to call the Office, south west cor, err si
Main and Wisconsin streets, and examine for
themselves SIS. DAGGETF. Prest.
A. w. KELLOGG, Scc'y.
G. l.: SCOTT, Agent, McGrcgor, Iowa
May 30, 1860 81. - ~
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06

HoGs.--Last week We referred to lot
Of very fine hogs purchased of Fayette
county man by Bradley & Go. Our notice
has called out more hog reports Of still
,eeiyhtier character. Mr.. Joseph Reynolds
says he purchased 10 hogs that averaged
428 lbs. and Hunting & Bassett tell us Of
lot Of y which they bought Of Mr.. Lin
ton, Of Farmcrsburgh, the average weight
Of which was Four Hundred and Sixty
two pounds total value over $3.50. This
money, at present prices, would buy, in the
country 1000 bushels Of Corn.
Is not hog raising profitable in Iowa
and does not Clayton county beat all her
northern sisters in the art Of raising large
porki
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06

Business. ..s-
People who know what business is and
how essential its transaction is to every
ones, interest do not fail to read new Ad-
vcrtisemcnts in their home newspapers.
B. V. Buxton, late Of Frccport ILL.,, has
purchased the Boot & Shoe stock of Bucl
Hill & Granger and he has the only cxclC.
sive Wholesale Boot & Shoe Store in Nc.
Oregon. Mr.. Hobart has gone into the
Leather and Finding business more parti-
cularly, thus leaving Mr.. Buxton alone
Those who have dealt with Mr.. Granger
will find his successor easy of acquaintance
attentive to his patrons and reasonable in
his charges. See his Advertisement and
call on hi,n.
Charley Packard Of the Post Office
Building keeps goo, assortment of the
Latest Newspapers, Magazines, Novels,
Pens, Pencils, Paper, &c. &c. See his
Card.
Mcsscrs. Gilchrisht, and Lee & Kinnaird
offer their sore houses, cast Of the Post
Office, at very low figures.
Powers & Babcock hand us an Adver-
tisement just too late for the space in this
issue. Bah. is rafting off goods at GUS
toner's own prices preparatory to filling
with Spring Stock. Call on him and get
bargains u.l ..-.r
The Bank Statement for the Current
Month will be carefelly examined. If the
Iowa State Bank and Branches is not so
accommodating in its discounts as some
would have it, there is no disputing the
fact that its paperis as good as the gold
If it were more loosely conducted the bill
holder might not be so secure. 1t is well
to think Of this occasionally. Il.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06

New P. M's.-Mr. Colfax writes to his
paper, the South Bend Register, that the
new Post Masters will be selected by vote
Of the Republicans of any village or city.
This settles the plan; now for the voting.
McGrcgor has over dozen applicants, but
we suggest (hope we don't intrude) that no
name 70 before the caucus unles the owner
OF it is qualified as clerk and bears repu'
tation for accommodating those who may
have business with him. A bungler or q
xrowler in the Post Office is an unmitiga-
ted bore. We want no Muggins.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06

P. GA vote will be taken on Wed.
nesday evening next for Post Master at
McGwgor. Basset, Jewett, Benton, De-
Berard, Calkins, Lobdell, Fraser, Packard
and several others are named. AS the Re-
pubicans alone will vote we outsiders can
look on and hope that some man will be
selected who will sink the partisan and be
only the accommodating, efficient oficr.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06

fw-Mr. COVER the independent Editor
of the GRAFT Go. Herald is informed that
we do "agrcs with his hererodoxics" most
decidedly. Any man who steals, or any
politician who sings "principle" while he
clutches interest can have one notice gratis
from Us at any time
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06
4 Card.

4 Card. ....-
To customers and friends We beg TO say. that
Notwithstanding the burning of our mill on Saturday
night was severe loss to rs, it will In in
ure our facilities for the transaction Of general Com.
mission business.
We shall now give whole time to the Commits
sion business, aud shall hope to merit fair share
the trade.
Advances made property in store for sale in this
market or for shipment.
Not a barrel of -four belonging to customers was
burned It all being in Hour store house. dis
ance from the mill, except lot OF sack flour. Our
wheat receipts and hooks were saved
We have taken the fire proof store, Al East Water
street, where our friends will find ne Mt home.
.=... NICHOLS, BRITT co.
Milwaukee, January ]. 1S6lml
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06

Oh, Dear!
Frank Pcasc of the Lansing Democrat
has found a female limb cncircler, rulgus
GARTER, which has nearly crazcd him. II
has silver clasp, bunch Of roscttes, and
on the inside, printed on white satin lining
are recorded the following beautiful lines
"Whcn night with morning fingers
Awake and stirring be,
And with your pretty fingers
Clasp this about your knee.
When day in night rcposcs
And stars begin 10 see, . .-.-
Cnclasp this buncl, Of roses
And. dearest, think Of me-"
We know Frank is the finder of the ar.
ticle, because Nc, his partner, is married
and lie dare not indulge in the rapturous an
ticipations Of meeting the owner which the
write, in the Democrat is laborins under.
We hope Frank win be able to meet the
fair proprietrcss of this little waif and sue.
coed in impressing her with type of his
affection. Allow us to dub him Sir Fran
els Peasc, knight Of the Garter!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06
wcothcr, Markets &c. ..
Weather beautiful-clear, cool mig

Wcothcr, Markets &c. ..
Weather beautiful-clear, cool nights,
warmish days and beautiful sleighing.
Markets inactive and but little business
doing. Monday was the dullest day we
have seen for SIX months. Wheat sold at
$1,000. Tuesday there was more life,
more teams in and wheat advanced to 600
65. But three or four loads of pork were
delivered here ycsterday-price from IS.
6O@5.9O Corn and oats not in demand
W heat is generally stored. We begin to
look to the opening Of navigation by March
LIST. The Railroad has been clogged with
snow drifts-mals and freigbts irregular
See Lee & Kinnaird and Hoffman, Ben
ton 4 Co.'S reports for Exchange and Aar
kcfS
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06

wA grand Inauguration Ball is to
take place at Washington on the 9Th. The
Boston Post says that Washington has
been threatened with great many balls
this winter, but it hopes Uncle Abe may
peaceably iuauguratc, put on his store
clothes, join the dance, select conserva-
tive Cabinet and 60 to work like patriot
to secure the good behavior and content
mcnt of his numerous family.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06

HURRAH FOR LINCOLN !-IlIGHLY IMPoR-
rANr.-Judge KELLOGG, NJ. C. Of Illinois,
recently visited Mr.. Lincoln, and after his
return to Washington he announced his
willingness to 60 for the Border State Com
promise. The States ane Union Of the LIST,
says. at .'
The ru,nor that few along our streets
yesterday to the effect that the President
elect had written q letter to member Ol
Congress urging Cancellation and compro:
mise on the Border State basis is now well
authenticated fact. This heats like sun.
ray through the mists."
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06

the Union will he preserved, saying he had rea-
sons on which to predicate this hope.
Wigfall proceeded to argue against nOn.in.
prevention.
Adjourned.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06

FoUND.--A child's pocket book, contain
ing Reward" tickets and penny or two.
The little scholar can get his or her trea-
sure by calling at this office,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06

A GREAT Loss "A. D. Scaman's large
Furniture Block in Milwaukee, was burned
to the ground one night last week Loss
about $ln0,e00. Insurance on $4,000.
Mr.. S. is one of the best men and most en-
tcrprising merchants in the city. R."
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06
Hotel for Sale.

DESIROUS Of following another businefs, I sner
IL the Tavern stand, known - the ~
MENDON HOUSE,
For sale This House IL new large aud conveniently
arranged for business II on Main street, Mc0reeor
has good water aud extensive Stabling Dapr BY,
cient for SO horses
will .cl thi. property reasonable terms. or o..
change it for Improved farm, application oe msos
= II. AcDO"A~~'
December ID, 1850. . E#a# wts
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06

THE ATLANTIC. excellent work for
February, has been our table some time
We have no exchange which We value SO
highly as a scholarly reading companion.
Its articles are always well written and
beautifully printed, and we wonder that our
Republican readers do not sustain it more
literally. Its political tone does not suit
US, but we are not such bigot as to except
to the ability with which it is conducted.
Two dollars year will buy it if the mon
ey is sent through our hands. .
W-A tailor of New York city named
Fox is the Beau Brummel of Washington
He was driven from Wizards to the White
House in magnificent open carriage drawn
by splendid gray horses, presented to Miss
Lane to whom he made pretty speech and
presented love of boquet, entranced
the niece completely by his Ore s AMI al
dress, mace all the diplomatic eo7s envi-
Gus &c &c. ,.r. r. ..
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06
School Association

Sabbath School Association.
The first annual meeting OF the Clayton County
Sunday School Association, will convene at the Con
gregatonal Church. in the city of alc(Iregor on Tue,
day aud Wednesday, the 18th and 18th Of Februar,
next. at IL o'clock, A. NJ.
The attendance Of Surerinte nicnt.. Teachers, and
all friends Of Sabbath Schools i. ty solicited
ROBERT GRANT Secretary.
McGrcgor. Jan. 9, 1851. tF =
Gutenberg Register and Elkader Journal please copy
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06
MARRIED.

Tn Prairie du Clien at the house Of sIr. Aaron
DEMO. Jan. 10th, 1851, by J. IT, Fonda. ESD. Mr.
JAMES lIELMs to Miss SARAH ANN PIrrs both of
Chickasaw county, Iowa.
At volga City. January 10Th, by the Rev. II. Nor 4.
ton, MIR. GEORGE BOWEL to Miss ApsLINx
BISH0P.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-02-06
For Eale.:

VYNHOsE two. large. roomy. ccmmodious. ana eli.
sgible stores, on Nam st rect, East OF the po.t
ONCE. They will be sold very low for cash -
The annual rental Of faid Stores II more th.>
70 yer cent OF the purchase money asked Tor tben.
Apply to LEE l. KiNNAIRD. or
:. - l. 0lLCIRlST L co.
McGrcgor, Feb. 6. ls6ltf '-
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