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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-01-03
School Visitations.

In some Of the School Districts Of Lancaster
country the Directors allow the teachers in
their employ one day in each month for the
purpose Of visiting each others schools. Now
whether the Directors should allow their teach
ers this tme or not, has nothing materially to
do with what we have TO say on the subject
we believe it advisable for teachers to set
part small portion of their time for this pur-
pose.
Whole schools frequently accompany their
teachers in these excursions, which has the
effect not only of relieving them for short
time Of the dull moDotony of the school room,
bat OF stimulating them to make renewed ex.
ertions to excel in every good and audable en-
terpriSe. Should they visit school better
than thir own, neater, perhaps, or more order
" and studious, they will at once be seized
with Iaudabe ambition to worke to become
at least as good as the school visited. If, on
the contrary, the school is in worse condi-
ton than their own, it will leave an impress
ion on their minds, and they will at once per-
ceiye the necessity of endeavoring to maintain
their superiority.
But not only will the scholars be benefited,
but the teacher himself may gather a great
deal Of information, even if the school is less
pretending Que than his own. 1t is an old, yet
not the lesa true, saving, that "Lookers-on sec
most of the game;' and we do not think the
teacher forms an exception to this rule. He
plays an important game, and as he is con-
stantly engaged in the play he naturally does
not see many of It's niceties.-But when he
visits the school Of a brother teacher he has
a better opportunity Of making observations,
which may be of much use to him in managing
his own school He can note to better advan-
tage the effect which different methods pro.
duce; and if in certain points he could not sue.
ceed in his own school, he can perhaps discern
the cause of his failure or, on the contrary,
if he succeeds well in his school, he can by
visiting others, be better enabled to see where
bis methods excel. ...... ~
Teachers of the same district al least should
be thoroughly acquainted with each other, and
their methods of imparting knowledge; and
how can this be better accomplished, bow can
the bonds of friendship and brotherly love DO
better fostered, than by visiting each other in
their daily occupations, and mutually encourag
ing each other in their arduous laborS?
We never failed to be profted by visiting
another school and we think day spent in
this agreeable manner is no time lost. We
would recommend to teachers TO make it
rule to spend at least half day in every
school in their district-no matter whether the
directors allow them the time or not-and we
feel confident they VIII be amply repaid for it,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-01-03
educational 9epartmtut,
WORK AND THINK.

Hammer. tongs and anvils ringing, ...
Waking echoes all day long,
In deep toned voice are singing
Thrifty Labor's iron song,
From thousand ly.wheels bounding,
From thousand humming looms,
Night and day the notes are sounding
Through the misty factry rooms.
Listen workmen, to their playing
There's advice in every clink
Still they're singing-stll they're saying
g While you labor. learn to think"
Think what power lies within you,
For what triumphs ye are formed,
If, in aid Of home and snew.
Hearts by emulation warmed,
Mighty thoughts We WOO and cherish,
What shall hold yonr spirits DOWN.
What shall make your high hopes perisht
Why shall ye mind Fortunes frownI
Dc ye wish for profit, pleasure
Thirst at Learning's fount to drink?
Crave ye honor, fame or treasure?
"Ye the germs have-work and thinkI
Think but not alone Of living,
Like the horse from day to dayI
Think but nOtialOne of giving
Health for pelf, or soul for pay
Think Oh, be machines no longer
Engines made of flesh and blood
Think twill make you fresher strongeri
Link you to the great and good
Thought exalts and lightens labor,
Thought forbds the soul to sink
Self respect and love for neighbor
Mark the II en- who work-and think
Think !-and let the thoughts now nerve you,
Think Of men who've gone before;
Leaving 'lustrious names to serve you;
Yours the path they've plodded oerl
Freedom fights. and wins her charter
With the sword of thought-the penl
Tyranny,saR find no quarter
In the ranks Of thinking men,
Think for thoughts wand Of power
Power to make oppression shrink
Grasp ye, then, the precions dover!
Poise it-wield it-work and think
Hold your heads up, toiling brotherai
'Mongst us be it never forgot,
Labor for ourselves and others
Is for man a noble lot:
Notler far, ard holer, higher,
Than vain luxury can claim,
II but zeal and worth inspire.
And true greatness be our aim,
Power that forms the strongest link
'Twxt an upright soul and Heaven,
His noblest power-the power to think :"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-01-03

BEFORE the days of the teetotalers, neigh
Dor of Mr.. Bisbee saw him at an early hour of
the day crawling slowly homewarc on bis hand
and knees, over the frozen ground why
don't you get up and walk!" said the neigh hoor.
"I-w-w-would b,b-but it's so mighty thin here
that Tn afraid shall b-bbreak through"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-01-03

FATE OF Books -Out of 1000 published
books, 600 never pay the cost of printing,
200 Just paw expenses, 100 return slight profit,
and only 100 show a substantial gain. OF
these books, ESQ are forgotten by the end Of
one year, and $50 more at the end Of three
years only so survive seven years publicity.
Of the $4,000 publications put forth in the
seventeenth century, hardly more than so have
great reputation aud are reprinted Men
have been writing books these 5000 years.
and there are hardly more than 500 writer's
who have survived the outrages of time and
the forgetf0lness of uan.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-03-20
INDIANAPOLIS. INDIANA,

the same time, puff with his mouth At that
instant felt nv hands suddenly dstend, and be-
come partly open, while experienced sensation
as if cold ball of dough, or something equally
soft, nasty and disagreeabe, was now between
my palms.
/ started to my feet in astonishment of others,
and opening my hands, found there no coin; but,
to my horror and alarm, (for of all created things
detest and loathe tie genus,) / saw young
snake, all alive-ohi and of all snakes in the
world cobra capello, folded, rather coiled,
roundly up. | threw it instantly to the ground,
trembling with rage and fear, if already bit by
the deadly reptile, which began Immediately to
crawl along the ground, to the alarm and amaze
ment of every one present. The juggler now got
up for the first time since he sat down, and catch
ing hold of the snake displayed its length, which
was nearly two feet-twO feet all but an inch and
a half. He then took il cautiously by the tail,
and opening his own mouth to its widest extent,
let the head of the snake drop into it, deliberately
commenced to swallow the animal, till the end of
the tail was only visible; then making a sudden
gulp the whole of the snake was apparently
swallowed
After this he came up to the spectators, and
opening his mouth wide permitted us TO look into
his wide, permitted us to look into his throat, but
no snake or snakes tail was visible-it was SEEM
ngly down his throat altogether. During the re-
mainder of the performances we never saw this
snake again, nor did the man profess his ability
to make it reappear. But he performed another
snake trick which surprised us very much. He
took from bag another cobra di-capello, and,
walking into the center of the room, inclOsed it
in his hands in a folded state. He waved or shook
them for some time in this condition, and then
opened his fists, when, hey presto the snake
was gone, and in its place appeared several small
ones which he suffered to fall from his hands,
when they glided, with their peculiar undulating
movement, almost like the waves of the sea,
across the floor.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-03-20

The fort at Calcutta, writes an English officer
in Once-a Week. commonly known Fort Will
liam, is one of the most splendid and convenient
military establishments to be found in any quar-
ter of the globe. 1t is spacious, and somewhat
rese enbles the Tower of London, in that it con-
sists of various streets and squares adapted for
different military purposes. On all sides it is
guarded by nigh and strongly built rampant,
which is surrounded in its turn by broad and
deep fosse, over which are placed drawbridges
leading to the principal gateways. Arrived in
Calcutta, raw griffin. of course. i went to in.
spect the lions. and among others the fort.
The fort is often the scene of animated festiv-
ity, from the presence of native jugglers, re-
nowned for their surprising skill and dexterity
The performances of these strange people have
been so often described that shall only mention
few, for otherwise might tire the reader. One
of them struck me as being curious, from its hav-
ing strong resemblance to the feats recorded in
sacred history, as having been performed by the
magicians of Egypt, in the time of Moses, and in
presence of Pharoah. Indeed, as it is well known
that the Hindoo tricks have been handed down
from the most distant ages, from father to son.
there is little wonder that such a similarity can
exist. The particular trick alluded to is the ap-
parent conversion of a brass coin into a snake
The juggler gave me the coin to hold, and then
seated himself about five yards from me, on a
snail rug, from which he never attempted to
move during the whole performance. / showed
the coin to several persons who were close beside
me, on a form in front of the juggler. At a
sign from him, not only grasped the coin held
firmly in my right hand, but crossing that hand
with equal tightness with my left nclosed them
both as firmly as / could between my knees. OF
course was positively certain that the small coin
was within my double fists The juggler then
began short incantation, accompanied by a
monotonous and discordant kind ofrecitative and
repeating the words, Ram Sammu, during some
minutes. He then suddenly stopped, and still
keeping his seat, made quick motion with his
hand, as if throwing something at me, giving, at
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-03-20


be inferred from anything have said or have
omitted to say. that have any political sympathy
with his administration. or that expect that any
contingency can happen in which may be lden-
tilted with it. Iexpect 70 oppose his administra-
ton with all my energy on those great principles
which have separated parties IN former times; but
on this question, that of preserving the Union
by peaceful solution of our present ditficulties-
that of preventing any future difficulties by such
an amendment of the Constitution will settle
the question by an express provision-if ! under
stand his true intent and meaning. i am with
him.
Mr.. President, il the result shall prove that.
have put a wrong constructic" on the inaugural,
shall deplore the consequences which belliger-
ent and aggressive policy may infict upon our
beloved country, without being responsible in
any degree for the disasters and calamities which
may follow. believe have placed upon il its
true Interpretation. know have put the pa
triotic construction on IT, believe the action Of
the President will justify that construction. will
never relinquish that belief and hope until he
shall have done such acts as render il impossible
TO preserve the peace Of the country and the unity
of the States. Sir. this Union can not be pre-
served BY war. Ii can not be cemented by blood.
Ii can only be preserved by peaceful means. And
when our present troubles shall have been settled
future difficulties can only be prevented by con-
stitutional amendments which will put an end 10
all controversy by express provision. These
remedies and preventives have been clearly
marked out by the President in his inaugu-
raj. All ! ask that his administration shall
adhere to them and carry them out in good faith.
Let this be done, and all who Join in the good
work viii deserve and they win receive the ap-
plause and appreciation Of grateful country. No
partisan advantage can be taken, no political
capital should be made, out Of generous act Of
noble patriotism. While expect 70 oppose the
administration upon the political issues Of the
day. trust shall never hesitate 70 do justice to
those who, by their devotion TO the Constitution
and the Union, show that they love their country
more than their party.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-03-20
The Negro Patriot.

Senator WILSON, in a recent speech, said that
the first martyr of the Revolution was a negro
named CEIsPUs ArrUcKs. The Boston Courier
thus disposes of that claim to that honorable
mention in history
History and tradition both sadly at fault if
Crispus was patriot. or the of patriot
According to the most reliable information from
these sources, he was neither more nor less than
a turbulent, rowdy black man, temporarily in
Boston at the time, being sailor or cook at
taehed to a coasting vessel then in harbor, and
bound for North Carolina. He went into State
street, not dreaming of becoming patriot or
entertaining the remotest idea of becoming a
hero /; but because there was a row, and for the
mere fun of the thing. He possessed the moral
qualities of patriot in the ratio of his physical
capacities as mobocrat and bully. Fortunately
for his memory he was killed. If he has survived
that reconnoitre, he would have lived only to fight
another day, and to die perhaps in a less glorious
manner. AS it happened, accident msde him a
hero, but politics can never make him patriot
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-03-20

There was a grand Union ball at Portland
Monday night in honor of Inauguration day. Il
came off in Lancaster Hall, which was tastefully
decorated on the occasion. The following mot
toes appeared on the walls:
ut is no question Of party, il is no question of
policy, il is question involving the existence OF
the Union and the existence of the Government.
am for the Union, and the equal rights Of the
States'
Jan. Z, 1861. JoHs j. CRTrrESDES.
Better that all party platforms be scattered TO
the winds; better that all political organizations
be broken up; better that eT -, politician and
public man in America be consis ned 10 political
martyrdom, than the Uuion be destroyed, and
the country be plunged into civil war"
Jan. 3, 1861. s. A. DOUGLAS Speech.
"Republicanism is subordinate b. Union, a.
everything else is and ought 20 be--Republican-
ism, Democracy every other political name and
thing all are subordinate, and they ought 10 dis
appear in the presence Of the grat question of
Union. So far as | am concerned, in shall be 50"
Jan. I2, 1861. W. H. SEwARD's Speech.
my object is peace-my object is reconcilia-
ton. Nv purpose is not to make up a case for
the North, or to make up a case for she South.
am an American, and / know no localit- n
America-that is my country. Ny heart, nv
sentiments, my Judgment demand of me that i
should pursue such a course shall promote the
good and the harmony and the union Of the whole
country This shall do, God willing, TO the end
Of the chapter" DAsIrL WEBSTER
Cultivate peace and harmony with all. Re
ligion and morality enjoin this conduct. -
WAsHISGroSis Farewell Address.
Let peace be preserved; for IN peace Is the
only hope of the Union"
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-03-20
Hanging Gardens.

We have all read of the famous hanging gar
dens of Babylon, and fancied how beautiful they
must have been. Yet every lady reader can
have her miniature hanging garden, all the year
round vernal and green. Indeed, there are no
suitable pets for ladies but flowers and plants.
There is a simultude between them almost poeti-
CAL and a house without either is indeed a desert.
We wish that the scriptures contained a strict
Injunction to cultivate the beautiful, for then,
perhaps the world would be more sweet and
grand than it is for want of fine and true appreci
alton of beauty in the souls of half the human
race. But we did not set out to write a homily
only to advert to the ease with which room,
or windows, can be made pleasant all the year
round in the Giving green of summer" by
hanging baskets, in which variety of plants and
flowers can grow, and by the blending give more
pleasure to the eye. A basket planted with a
good selection of trailing plants growing thrifty,
is very graceful and beautiful object, and il is
fvery easy accomplishment. First, as to the
kind of basket.
If you do not wish to 60 to any expense, you
can manufacture one yourself out of pieces of
rough bark, or a small box covered with acorns,
pine cones, etc., looks very rustic and appropri-
ate; and, in fact, taste and ingenuity can invent
great many inexpen-ive designs, but they can be
bought for a mere trifie at almost any seed store.
Only be careful, if you get up a design of your
own, to leave a hole in the bottom of the basket
for drainage, as that is indispensable.
And now, if you have your basket, put in the
bottom some broken pieces Of flower pots or river
pebbles, and then some light, spongy, sandy soil;
in this insert your plants, and give the whole a
good wetting to settle the soil well around the
roots, and if you keep it in a warm room be par
ticular about wettingit every day; morning is the
best time as the earth soon dries. There are a
great many plants suitable for hanging baskets
anything that has trailing character will answer
Those that live within reach Of a green house
can have a choice of a variety of plants. We
would recommend the following: Senecio scan
dens, sedum seaboldii, Kennilworth ivy, Trades.
cantin, sycopodum denticulatum. The wax
plant, ice plant, zebra plant, periwinkles, mock
strawberry, toadfax, love entangle, partridge
berry, ground ivy, and great many others. The
above, however, are most suitable, and can be
recommended
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-03-20
All Sorts of Paragraphs.

Half million packs of cards are made an
nualy in London.
"A Southern paper says a novel and intoxi-
eating liquor has been made from the cotton
plant.
The amount of Northern manufactures sold
to the South in 1859 is estimated at S240 000 000
When a young lady hens handkerchiefs for
a rich bachelor, she probably sews that she may
reap.
The wheat raised in 1860 averages about
three pounds in weight per bushel more than the
crop of 1859.
You need not talk very much to get repu-
tation for sense. One good remark is better than
twenty dull or common ones.
in mill at Saxonville, Mass, they work
and worship at the same time Prayers and spin
dies are going at once.
Blessed is he who dies in the flower of youth;
it is as if he had risen from the midst of feast
before he was intoxicated.
The artificial propagation of fish has proved
complete success in Europe; the Tay breeding
boxes, established in 1851, turn out 100000
young salmon every year.
They make 300 Balmoral skirts daily at the
Pontoosuc Mills, Mass. The red from coal tar
WIN thcl dic CoiOlcu, 10 S1Q W Ot stuIl-
ningly brilliant.
The correspondents note the absence from
the inaugural ceremonies of the Virginia Sena-
tors, Messrs. Hunter and Mason. Sixteen South
erners, in all, were dumb to the call of the roll
in Charleston, South Carolina, few nights
since, they had street masquerade, in which
Horace Greeley, Henry Ward Beecher, and Har-
riet Beecher Stowe, were some of the characters
represented.
When the women get into court their pertin-
acity is unrivalled. The Miss Sheldon, whose
efforts to establish the legitimacy of her father
attracted so much attention in London circles
who pleaded his in person, and who has
struggled many years in his behalf is still not
discouraged. 1t was supposed that the decision
against her was final; but it seems she has ap-
pealed to the House of Lords. 1t is woman too
who persists to maintain her honor against the
entire family whose chief now sits on the throne
of France; it is a woman who is claiming admis
sion to the royal family of England under the
title of Princess Olive; while in our own countr,
the famous Gaines case presents a parallel in
stance of unfnching perseverance.
The MARRIAGE RING.-A Washington Cit,
paper says:
couple, very well known in this city, are al
present arranging erms for a separation, to avoid
the scandal ofs judicial divorce, and friend ha.
been employed oy the husband to negotiate tn,
matter. The latest mission was in reference to q
valuable ring, given to the wife before the mar
riage by the husband. What" said the indg
nant wife. edo you venture to charge yourself
with such mission to me? Can YOU believe
that L can tear myself ON gift which alone re
calls to me the days wnen my husband loved me
Mo- The ring is my only souvenir of happines,
forever departed 'Tis all >and here she wept
that | now possess of a once loved husband.
The friend insisted The lady supplicated-grev
obstinate-threatened to submit to public divorc,
as lesser evil than parting with the cherishe,
ring-and at last confessed that-she had sold j
sir months before,
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-03-20
pOdrg.
Prom the KnickerbOcker for March
B n by.

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On ap-toe entered the bedroom Of baby:
Ny fingers tingling clear out to their tp-ends
With blissfui expectancy luscious sweet fever
As trembling parted the gossamer curtains
Where baby lay, fair 4 fresh morning glory,
soft cushioned on folds of the bluest of velvet
A rose-bud dropped down bed Of blue lilies
ISss petals Of purest and pirEest petunias,
Four delicate fingers crept out Of their nesting,
Transparent and chubby they rest the cribs edge,
And draping the fingers, fringe Of crochet work,
AS hossy and light a network Of snOw-lace,
Lay, kissing them dsindly-ever so daintilyi
Nails son and 80 tiny and tinted ike pink-buds,
Looked up 20 me tenptingly-~ever 50 cunning;
And asked to kiss them, and OH how longed to,
But dare not, for baby smiling sweetly
knew he beheld then an angel-face near him
LOOse ringed, on his temple Of pure alabaster,
Lay curls Of the sOftest and lighteSt Of texture,
As sketched by crsyon Of delicate gold-tint;
Such cu-ls a the gods gave TO Cupid and Pysche.
Those kissable curs with their live sprngng tend-s,
Came upto my lips and went down TO my heart strings,
Those eye-Tds so fluy, translucent as amber,
Were coored and toned by the blue eyes beneath them
The softest Of purple marvellous eye-lidsl
Ali what is this clinging close my heartstrings
lis fesr-fhdf know BY the thrill in my bosom:
It's born Of these rnglets, and hnges and eye-ids;
Born Of this beauty too precious for mortais;
II tells me look on the face Of an angel
That lies there deceivinS my soul By concealng
It's pinions beneath the blue waves Of the velvet
IN wake him with kisses that even an angel
For such enjoyment would fold its wings gladly
Would cling to mortality long for the love Of!
Therei therei REDEEMED the white brow Of baby,
Between t-ose two innings Of delicate lace-wOrk-
The ra-est Of eyebrows his laugh treasures mel
III crush him down hard, wings and ALL my bosom,
And punish the darling with rods made Of kissesi
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-03-20

The GRAVES AND CnLEr DuEL.-A correspond
ert Of the Portland Argus. writing from wiscon-
sin at the residence Of Gen. Jones. who acted as
second in the Cilley duel, says:
Learning / was from Maine. the General al
luded to the affair, expressed admiration for Mr..
CiIley, and deep regret for the unhappy termina-
ton of the issue. Graves died the victim 70 re
grets and the most horrible Of horrors Two
years he passed in sleepless nights, with rooms
lighted and with watching friends, whom he was
unwilling to have for moment leave his presence.
fro, in frghtful starts, in moans and groans, and
tears, and in wild EXPLANATIONS. Atlength, worn
out with rental anguish, grief unmitigated, and
wasting watchfulness, the unhappy man expired.
Thus had it from the lips Of clergyman, his
neigdbor. and thus was avenged the names Of the
murdered Cilley.