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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

On a sudden the trees quivered all over, and
two sturdy cables rushed at each other. These
cables We're the two inveterate foes hanging by
the last ring of their tails each to a branch,
entwined in each others folds, like cemented
stones of bridge; and poised above the abyss
below. Sometimes they formed o convex, and
and at other times cOncave arch, and they re-
mained motionless awhile; yet even during
their apparent immobility they would crush
and pound each others rings, and under this
seeming calm there was rage despair, and
gnashing of teeth The body of one of the
boas must drop lleess to the ground, and the
other fall asleep beside his vanquished foe.
The struggle had lasted for about quarter
Of an hour, when the two champions, as if by
mutual agreement, looSened their hold of each
other, and retreated each to his former station,
till the hostties should be resumed. The war
cry was a kind of Slided hiss but more pro-
longeG than the two first we had heard, after
which both monsters slid down the smooth
trunk of the tree they had chosen for the field
of battle, and then followed violent attack
as rapid as Iightnings fierce onslaught, and
the last agonies Of one Of the combatantS SEEM
ed almost simultaneous. One of the reptiles
had drawn his adversary within his vortex,
and the rings OF his tail were relaxing their
hold by slow degrees The bodies OF the two
monsters we're now side 10y side, and stretched
at full leugth One was motionIesS the 9th.
er more agitated, and after carefully coling
himself round the tree, he at length Stllled his
adversary within his deadly embrace.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30
War Terms.

The Columbiad of Paxihan pronounced
pay -zan) is large gun, designed principally
for firing shells--it being far more accurate
than the ordinary shot mortar.
A mortar is g. very short cannon with q
large bore, some of them thirteen inches in
diameter. for firing shells. Those in use in
our army are set at an angle OF forty.fve de-
grees. the range of these shells is varied by
altering the charge of powder. The shell is
cauSed to explode at just about the time that
it strikes, BY reaus of a fuse. the length OF
which is adjusted to the time OF flight to be
occupied by the ball. which, of course, cor
responds with the range. The accuracy with
which the time of the turning Of o fuss can
be adjusted by varying its length is surprising !;
good artillersts generally succeed in hav-
ing their shells explode almost ct the exact
instant of striking. In loading mortar, the
shell is carefully dropped in, and when the piece
is discharged, the shell is completely enveloped
with fame, SO that the fuse is nearly always
fired. The fuse is made by filling wooden
cylinder being of sufficient leagth for the long.
est range to be cut down shorter for shorter
ranges as required.
A Dahgren gun is an ordinary cannon, eZ-
cept that it is made very thick at tha breech
for three or four feet, when IL tapers down
sharply to less that the usual size. This form
was adopted in consequence Of the experiments
of Captain Dahlgren, of the Usitcd States
Navy, having shown that when gun bursts
it usually gives way at the breech. The Nj
agara is armed with those guns, and at the
Brooklyn Navy Yard there are sixty, weigh.
ing about nine thousand pounds each, and
six Of twelve thousand pounds weight each,
the former Of which are capable OF carrying
a nine inch, and the latter a ten-lnch shell q
distance or two or three miles and there is
one gun of this patent which weighs fifteen
thousand nine hundred and sixty pounds, and
is warranted to send an eleven-inch she'll four
miles.
4 casemate is q stone roof to q fort made
sufficiently thick to resist the force of cannon
balls, and q casemate gun is one which is placed
under a casemate.
A barbette gun is one which is placed on
the top of the foFtifcation.
An embrasure is the hole or opening through
which gaas are fixed from foTtiGcation.
Loop holes are openings in walls to Ere mus
kerry through Scicatlfc american.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30
The Horrors Of Delirium Tremens.

was quickly summond to attend Saltoun
in severe attack of delirium tremens. There
lay the strong man, raving of devils and
snakes, as he expressed it, creeping things in
Vulnerable, both small and great his face
flashed, his eyes bloodshot and glistening, his
tongue bitten through, and his black lips
streahed with foam. He was struggling with
all bis strength against imaginary demons, and
shouting at the top of his voice that he was
devil possessed, and that his timesswas come to
how they glare on me Messengers of Satin,
sent to buffet me, I'll have it out yet. On oil.
| say, crawl, crawl, creep, creep
Then would issue fearful parOxysm, and
he would make snatches at the bed clothes or
cover beneath them, or peep over the edge OF
the bed, with an expression of horror and
fright difficult to forget-murderous in its
terror 1t required the utmost efforts OF four
able men to keep hm down in bed. Now,
unless physical force be applied so as not only
to be perfectly adequate, but also to appear
overwhelming. I have always found it produc-
tive of more harm than good so after repeat
ed trials, [ adopted the plan of keeping him
in o recumbent position by means OF q strong
webbing across his chest. which was fastened
down to the two sides of the bed. He made
several attempts, when he broke loose by
accident, to throw himself out OF the win
dow
He told me afterwards that he perfectly
remembered this, and that he did it, not for
the desire of suicide which he afterwards eX-
pcrienccd but that he felt the conviction Of
being able to float painless on the air His
screams and yells were awful. and when the!
ceased he gabhled incessantly-it seemed a
verita6e diarrhUa of words. sometimes in
senseless solloQuy, sometimes in ejaculation
addressed to the imaginary being who crowded
his chamber impIoring their pity, or depre-
eating their insults throughout, c0nciaus-
ness was broken up into fragments. exhibiting
an utter abScerce of that alternative contlnu-
ity which l have had occasion to remark as
present in genuine insanity.
In brain fever the same incoherency is gen
orally noticeable. When he became little
more quiet, he was prey to sort of uaiYer-
sal dread, in which every form, every sound
all the relation of the existence seemed TO IN
spire him with Il nameless fear. For this he
did not attempt 20 assign any reasonable
cause ; and it was pitable to see how he would
start and tremble even at the shutting OF o
door or the entrace OF his servant into the
room The delrium ran its course, leaving
him in q state of settled election, for days he
would, If allowed, sit dumb and motionless,
apparently without desire or will bis arms
folded, his head sunk on his chest, and his
eyes fixed Oh the gronnd with an epreSSlon OF
the deepest gloom the utmost that Guild be
extracted from him in reply to any question
was " yes" or " no ."-H0race Salon" IN the
C0rnhH Magazine.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30
EVERY THURSDAY AT TWAND

wine. She became restless, feigned illness, and
he took her home Returning, the old land
lord espied him. No resistance uowl His taste
was excited. Honor no longer guarded the
portal Late at night the watchman assisted
him to his lodgings. Next morning nothing
but liquid fire would drown bis conscience.
His career was rapidly downward. Il.
The lady, what of her? Ye angels and
fends who witnessed the temptation, what OF
her All ladies who read this article, as you
fear Con, and love humanity, sign the pledge.
-Pyes5qtey5an Banner.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

FoRTs AND FORTREssEs-A correspondent Of
the Savannah Republican thus enIghtenS the
uninitiated public upon the proper significance
of these two words SO often used anonymously:
There is but one fortress in the United States
FORTRESS Monroe all the other fortified
places, defending our harborS, are called forts
The distinction betwixt these two terms is
very wide. All fOrtresses are forts, or fortified
places but all forts are not fortresses. All
colleges are schools but all schools are not
colleges The relation of forts to fortresSes is
that Of major to minor. a fort may be sirDp
ly an advanced work, to protect the eXteaded
lines or walls Of fortress Generally, fOrtreS
ses arc extensive encsniates, for the reception
of garrisons and built for the protection of
cities. In the United States, no extensive for
tilted places, with large garrisohs, have been
constructed for the defense Of cities. Fortif-
cations in this country have had reference prin-
cpaIy to harbor defence. Fortress Monroe,
with its capacity for garrison, was constructed
for the defense Of the important Navy Yard
Of GoSport and Norfolk, now in possession OF
Virginia and the Confederate States.
The construction of the extensive walls of
fortress involves the highest science of eEgi-
neering. Not so with forts. The former i'm
plies polygons, bastions, cutans, gIacis, cover
ed ways, planks, scarps reyelinS, redans re-
doubts and the whole vocabulary of engineer
ing science Add to this, the idea of vast
encctnte or circumyalation to contain large
garrison of troops, aud fortress rises to its
proportiOnate majesty.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

MoTHERs.-God has 50 ordered It that most
great men have owed their best qualities to
noble mothers The mother Of Napoleon was
distinguished for courage. The mother Of
Washington was famous for frmness. John
Wesleys pety, firmness and conscientiousness
were traits inherited directly from his mother.
Is any achievement in war, or art, or letters,
greater than this Of giving to the world man
whose deeds leave their impress upon the age?
Can there be any object Of ambition greater
nobler, more inspiring, and more purifying
than this, which should animate the soul Of
every true mother so to train her child that
in whatsoever place God Ray put him, he shall
do mans work in the world
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

TEACH YOUR CHILDREN MCsIC.--" Yen Will
start at strange notion of mine if it ap-
pears even mad one, do not wonder Had
| children, ny utmost endeavors should be to
make them musicians. Considering | have no
ear, nor ever thought of music, the preference
seems odd; and vet it is embraced on frequent
reflection. Ia short, madame az my ajn
would be to make them happy think it the
most probable method. 1t is resource which
will last Fthem their lives unless they grow
deaf it depends on themselves, and nos on
others always amuses and sooths, if not con-
soes aud Of all fashionable pleasures it is the
cheapest. 1t is capable Of fame and without
the danger Of crticism--is susceptible of en-
thusiasm, without being priest ridden asd
unlike other mortal passions, is sure of being
gratifed even in heayen.-Hcracs Wa!p0Ie.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30
Tals-Raaring in S0lool.

Never encourage in any nay the odious
practice Of ta'e-bearing in school. It is the
foundation oftes Of habit that unconscious
ly follows its possessor to the very end Of life,
however various, and is everywhere the fSSis.
full source Of mischief and misfortune 1t hes
comes, in some souls, = perfect passion. r.
then works egil for the mere leFe of evil re-
ioiciRg in the eycitation Of indignant feelisg IA
one mind by the qualification OF idle couriosity
in another In short, while yet the hakit IS
ilI-eStablished, and malice has no settled pre-,
dominance in the matter,i it is still the {ouRtain
of extensive evil. lie that is commissioned or
in any way encouraged to exercise the fuRc-
tions OF spy over his fellow pupils. viii never
fail, while he eXciteS their fears, at the saHe
tiRe to wake up against hiwse'Fa plentiful sup.
ply of biEer antipathias. "Ghiidren of larger
growsh hate almost instinctiyely the name,
person and character OF an isfGrmer, and there
is no reason to hope Ehae the same thing %ill
not among the members Of schoal arouse pre-
cisely the same feeling.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

PREDIcT1oNS FOR 186l.-The year 1861 will
be q very eventfnl one-to every maiden who
gets married Throughout the whole course
of the year, whenever the moon wanes the
nights will grow dark. Whoever is in love
this year will think his mistress an angel
Whoever gets married will find ont whether II
be true He that loses his hair this year will
90 bald He that loses his wife will become
a widower If young lady should happen to
blush she will look red in the face if she dreams
Of a young man three nights in succession it
will be sign of something.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

Yoo believe ia woman's love-
And So do Il
eut the difference il this
You believe her honeycd kiss
1.an impulse Of her heart;
believe its her heart
Won bclieye she loves man
.yop for instance. Iryou can
Fool yourself to such he'S"!'
sbe will scon you day aud night
And so will I.
-, have faith in woman's faith
And go have /;
Bgt YOU fancy she will keep
Plirhtcd vow and promise deep
that oaths at midnight sworn
VIII be broken ere the morn.
I, her faith you think to dwell;
Bnv house for it to-seii
rent " furni she'd, sure to move.
Van believe in faith and love
And SO do !.
v,r believe in woman's truth
And 50 do |;
rut the difference is this
4. with love, and faith. and kiss,
yo1 Jeieye. not that she's true,
.a..ractly but true 10 you
l. hat as tho diamond stone
Cleans. but keeps its light itS own
wamans faithful to-hersc!t
ya.you adore The lovely eli
Why 80 20 I.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

rG~ One communion Sunday, an old Ken
tucky soldier, who had fought under General
Jackson, at New Orleans, and knew wellwhat
manner Of man he had been attended the Her
mitage Church, and saw the aged warrior kneel
reverentIy before the altar. He was transfX,
ed with astonishmcnt. After the service was
over, he was observed to be unusually silent
and thoughtful and upon being questioned, re-
Ia:.d what he had seen. lie concluded his mar
ratiye thus " hen saw the man who had
fought armies, parties, cabinets, and had new
er fought without conquerjn8, get down on his
knees in that church, said to myself Well,
when Gen Jackson kneels, tell you, boys, l
think it's sbont time for me to knock uader." "
Four weeks after he joined the church, and iv-
ed and died an exemplary member.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

r17- The origin Of tie term Mason and
Dixon's line" was in this wise: The gran
tees OF the State Of Pennsylvania and Mary
land differed about the location of the line
that Gi7idcd their respective grants On the
4th Of August, 1853, Thomas and Richard
Penn and Lord Baltimore, beiHg together at
London, agreed with Charles Mason and
jeremiah Dixon, two expert surveyors and
mathamat1cians, to settle and fix definitely the
boundary between MARYLAND and Pennsylvania
including the part of Delaware which joins on
the latter State. The two gentleman entered
upon their work the same year, and establish
cd the present line between the States above
named. This brief" is the history Of Ma
son and Dixon's line" 1: is now the dividing
line on the Atlantic side between the free and
slave states, hence the frequent reference
10 it.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

STANDARD WORSHIP The Romans worship,
ped their standards and the Roman standard
happened to be an eagle. Our standard is on
ly one-tenth of an &" eagle"-a dolar--but we
make all even by adoring it with tanfold de.
vo;ion. .....t
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

E@~ Sidney Smith was on one occasion
waited on by a lady, who lamented her inabili-
ty to make her child pronounce his words cor
recty, and said that in Scripture lesson
lately to him. the yonngster called Abraham
and other noted characters in the Passage
which he was readng-iusteaG of patriarchs
-"patridges." " / see," responded Sidney,
:" the young rascal was making game of then" "
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

THE MANNER OF DOING A SERVICE TO OTHERS.
When your eudcayors are directed Gwards
doing good to any individual, in othsy words,
to do him a service, if there be any option as
to the mode or way, consider and obSerfc
what mode is most to his taste. If you serve
him as you think and say in a way which il
yours, and not bis, the value Of any service
may, by an indefinite amount, lie TINS reduC-
ed. If the action of serving man not in tho
way he wishes to be served, be carried to
certain length, it becomes tyranny, not besen-
cence an exercise of powar for the satisfac-
tion Of self regarding affections, not al act Of
benefoence for the qualification of the sympa-
thetc or social affections.-Jysny BsrtbsDl.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

rs 1t is rumored that ajealousy exists
between Davis and Beauregarg. The latter
looks up to largely for the Presidential militia
ry aspiration, and there may result trouble
anopg the rebels 10 consequence
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

EsSy- He who never gives advice, and he who
never takes it, are alike unworthy Of friend
ship.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

PENs made ont of bones are new in r-0 III
England and sell at the rate of iftv Iof :"
cents. They ore pronounced 20 he as heA'o'e
as he.Guiu, adj fard mGat0rabIe.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30

BsT He who feels his own deficiencies will
be a charitable man for his own sake.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-05-30
TOWANDA:
Thursday Morning, May 80, 1861.
sslctttO 9oetrp.
YOU AND 1.

By srENcER ". coNE,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-02
NEW YORK HERALD THURsDAY MAY q lSBl-rklPLR SHEET
SALES AT AUCTION.


a MoRTIsER GRIFFIN 1 co.. AUGnoNkkRs.
IA ADMiNIsrRAr0as AUCftOh SALE
THIS DAY (Thursday) At To-, O'Clock.
Al the private esdence So West sxteonh street. between
III III aud sixth ayeaues.
ELkoANI kosEWoUD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
oAA dining Room and rosewood Chamber Furn. 'use,
x,,x, X sawood pfanofsrte,
Pier and haniel Mirrors rich Brocaai and Lace Co
- % okclse, Medallion Velvet CArpets,
Asisnc Dronzos' rAran Marble and Bisque Figures,
Rare Oil Paintings
Valuable Library, &c
Elegant Rosewood Marble top Consoles
Rosewood Escretoire Rosewood EtegereS
Drawing room Su,ts, Hststand, solid rlverware &C.
friends and others desiring first class Household Furniture
should not fa TO attend this sale All the furni
ure was made 70 order BY principal Makers
Roux Become Haiet and others Of this city Every article
was new seven months and relied repre-
scented sale permptory without weather Drawing
Rooms-E legant Bronz.s ormou Chandeliers Candea,ra
Brackets superb manel Mirrors pier do rosewood
ing room Suits, carved fruit flowers covered in
satin brocstel Eegees satnary marble top mirror
and back secreaire AMI Bookcase lined with satnwood
Centre Tables Cabinets Velvet Medallion Carpets
embroidered Lace Curtains Corno.s and sh AIDES
Bronzes, repre- sebng Minerva, Night and Morning.
sAders &C.; ON Paintings, by Ranney, Chapman Mari
Nanderpool and other eminent artists Orm u Clock,
one month; Seyres and Dresden China orn aments
AAaNIFirENf eEyck OCTAVE PIAkOfORTE,
Carved legs and round finished all
Books embroioered Cloth Cover Music Rack hastand &c
ChambersBureaus be isteads washstands hair spring
Maitresst Mir RS Lace Curtains Wardrobes Dining
RoomBufei Extension Table Sofas, Oh airs, China
Vases and syerware Table Cutlery. &c Also large
8 rtmeni OF Basement and Kit ,hen Furniture
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-02

TIE sEyEkTY NINTH REaIMENr=xHERsAs,r THE
he %% a of s vote 70 s
ser Tor the support OF the general government hrous
rsseSon recruiting s.c
s'Ss "a
Even s e Sss .HsS on I'd JG
Governor Of the the regiment held resdns1
ma sS for cm r q
me Ike Of TO he d
GheTsas. reliance the information received TO.
Of this regiment that the necessary equpn
s
fod and ,hss he state Bound y % furnish he |
this State SI session ' speola y
20 a snf -
6S ~ s' % a sSs Ss s
E%n a% 70 a' 6
saS nS msn Be q
did BY ,nc st the q -
sa
Sa Han ae n o n0 seny e
Of the sssaon MAJOR General sander IL dssp.s:s
. the contrary hey smpna.,c. ass,.r.
ments from the ats authorities IS s~se Of the cshes
,gmsns and which are now in ss Possession Of such a.
Resolved That the this regiment having given ~
re- Rse y Il
temporary crushing their efforts OF
conmandant of the brigade highly preh1nsibe
warrRnabe and impairment Interference with ~
Aars and proceedings OF this regiment here being lA
recognizing his agency the premises but the
msnts and communicating with the military department.
Albany by law In the Generals
Resolved That though thwsred for the time being
unwaapste Interference of Major General SANFORD is
object they have view but the contrary
~ and effort under and every
couragement until their oojec shall be accomplished
Resolved, That In his Excellency Governor
not Deem expcdep To order further regiments -
cation be immediately made 20 the Honorable secressv
Of War ard the President the the ro
mont and provide for its transportation
Resolved Iba the Generals Departures
has decided that has deliver equipments The
that the be mmed'at ordered and that appcatioS
be made the Honorable the Union Defense
make the appropriations 10 defrsy the OF
ard other OF outfit out Of tho
neys pa ed IN It's hands by the Corporation
Resolved That appeal be made the citizens
Gent FUNDS 10 quarter and subsist those
qe sun they be mustered into the service Of ths
general nmerf.
Resolved That Bngader General Even and euteu-
Colonel Elliott be requested
fer nth the Union Defence COMMITTEE and the ComAoa
Council
Resolved, that Brigsdier General Even and the Hon -
Conckling be requested TO committee
ngon the accrsnce OF the services this RICHNESS
by the general government.
Resolved thanks Officers be tsa.
regiment.
ResoiyS That grateful thanks be expressed 10 or
esteemed and beloved commander Bgsder General Joh0
Even for his persevesng efforts 10 behalf Of tbs rgmeat
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-02
sALHs AT AUOTION.
n 9. HouGH, AUoTIoNEgR

III q HUIuH, AUUfIUNEkh vn.. -.
LIZ Elegant carved rosewood and other Furniture, rose
wood PIANO. Mantel and Pier GlAs.es, &C.
hougM VIII sell ON Friday merit Sd Instant a. his
saeMoom, 10 Clinton place Broadway at Vs O'CLOCK
esssnly carved rosewood Sui in rch brocste one very
handsome rosewood octave Piano, deliberately carved
rosewood Eegere most superb piece OF workmanship rose
wood beosscsd, Bureau and Washsand TO match; rose
nSn espsnnvey finished rich lace and satin brocAtd
WOOD Canterbury Escreores OF
Mahogany and Cottage Suits large variety OF velvet Brus
tapestry and Ingram Carpets and hand
EsISs, asd rer sasse Bronzes China Vases Hair and
OAK and walnut Tables oak and Buets silver
plated Ware Glassware and Cutlery, &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-02
II II. LUDLOW, AUCTIONKER
lys HANDSOME HOuSEHOLR FuRNITuRE

~. HANDSOME HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
=. II. LUDLOW a Co. will sell Ut auction on Tuesday
May 1851 a. II O'Clock at 1859 Fourteenth str ee
near Seventh avenue handsome Furniture cousstng OF
carved rosewood PAror st crimson dauaask rose wood
MAJ bic top Tables crimson mohair Curtains ace Dsperes
gilt Cornoes gilt Chandeliers elegant Mirrors marble
bases oak frame Mirrors and Cornces rosewood
Dining Table oak Desk oak Tables, marbas op
seat Rocking Chair bronze ChAndeer rosewood and
black walnut Bedsteads wardrobes Louns, 3odans &c
also Kitchen Furniture Catalogues at the auctoneers of