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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-20

A PRorENTIoUs QUEsroN.-" A large pond
OF ice was near a school hou:e where one Miss
c." "targht the young ideas" To warn the
boys against the danger of amusing themselves
upon the "lrozen element" cue day she rela-
ted the following story.
. Two young men who were very fond Of
skating, were out on the river one moonlight
night. One of them placed sticks where he
thought there were air holes but the other,
in skating backward, passed the boundry
the ice broke and he went under His body
was found longtime afterward by some boys
who were playing on the river bank"
Here the excitement in the school-room be-
came intense, and one boy, about eight years
Of age who, with mouth wide open, hair on
end, and eyes dated to their utmost extent,
had been literally swallowing the narrative,
stated ND, anxiousy inquired, "who got his
skates 2"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-20

Ra5- \ certain little fellow had been doing
something very naughty The awful wicked
ness Of his conduct had been piously pointed
out to him by an ancient maiden aunty,
and in a very penitential frame of mind, the
young offender sought his room to make his
peace with higher power than that of aunty
His mother passing the door, heard the lit
tie voice entreating. She listened and heard
a. am sorry hurt the poor little pig. I'm
sorry l cut off his tail. | wish nobody had
told me that pigs tails were so good to roast.
If you'll please to 'scuse me, Mr. g Cd, III new
er do so again. Amenl"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-20

GUARD AGAINST VULGAR LANGUAGE-There
is as much connection between the words and
the thoughts as there is between the thoughts
and the actions. The latter are not only the
expression of the former, but they have a
power to react upon the soul, and leave the
stain of their corruption there. A young man
who allows himself TO use one vulgar and
profane word has not only shown that there is
foul spot on his mind, but by the utterauce
of that word he extends to that spot and in
flames it, till, by indulgence, it will pollute
and ruin the whole soul. Be careful of your
words as well as your thoughts. If you can
control the tongue that no improper words are
pronounced by it, YOU will soon be able, also,
TO control the mind, and save that from cor
ruption. You extingush the fire by smother.
ing it, or by preventing bad thoughts from
bursting out in language. Never utter a
word anywhere which you would be ashamed
10 speak in the presence of the most refined
female or the most religious man. Try this
practice a little while, and you will soon have
command OF yourself
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-20
Theory and Practice of Teaching.

County Superintendents are hereby instruct
ed to grant no certificates, after the first Mon
day in June, 1861, without an examination in
the Theory as we'll as the Practice of Teach
ing and to mark the proficiency in both, in
the certificate, according to the same scale
(fron 10 81 with the other branches The
standing Of the candidate in the Theory, is to
be written into the certificate when that docu-
ment is issued, and is to be based on the pc
rusal of STANDARD works, OF q knowledge deriv.
ed from Normal Lectures, on the science But
standing in the PrGctics is not to be marked
in the certificate, till after careful visitation of
the candidates school by the County Superin-
tendeut.
The present form Provisional certificate does
not provide for the proposed division of the
subject of Teaching; but ill a new edition shall
be issued the certificate now in use can be made
TO suit, by writing the words Theory Of" after
the word teaching where it now occurs in the
cody and the margin of the certificate and by
adding an additional line for the Practice"
1t will then stand thus:
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-20

NEVER MADE HIS MOTHER WEEP -" My son
is now twenty. five years DID," said mother to
a friend, at the same time wiping tears of graf
itude from her face " and be has always re-
membered what | taught him in his childhood
He has the name of being a good boy. lie
has nsrer brought a tear 10 his mothers ege.
Boys of how many of you can your moth
ers say the same? And if any of you feel that
it could not with truth be said who will resolve
to-day, From this time will do nothing that
shall bring tears to my mothers eyes, Child
at h0ms.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-20
StIttte0 g ale.
HI LOST DEEDS

parting glance around the Office, to as.
9r himself all desks, closets and iron safes
re pronery secured for the night, and the so
tors confidential clerk locks up and pre-
rrs for hCme. With coat buttoned 20 the
aOat. and hat drawn over his eyes, Mark
E.Hard> turns his step towards home, aud
cscruliy faces the rough wind and drizzlng
r,n, which unmerciruy pcIt and buffet him,
4, lie vainIy halls omnibus after omnibus to re-
'P7e the samo answer" Full" But Mark
makes 10 trouble of these outdoor inconve
rjrarcs, for his minds eve is fixed on the well
covered tea table, bright fire, and best of all,
The pretty Young wife awaiting his return. The
picture is 50 pleasant, that he cheerfully breaks
.rih into a li0- of Home, Sweet Home" as
p turns the corner Of the street where stands
s0wn trim little domicile.
Mrs Edwards is peering into the darkness
Il 01gh the fods Of the muslin curtains, and
the door open before Marks hand touch
SHE knocker
What night for you, love!' says the lit
N -a'ron brushing the rain drops from his
Il '@' Shiskers, and kissing him compassion
f'sI and how late you are!
lizards looks up at the clock as he strug
- ou Of his dripping coat. " I am late, IN
'"a he answers; "but Mr.. Pleadwel has
aTPd on his trip to the lakes this afternoon,
,ere we're great many things to attend
O'oIe he went. Aud look here, Fanny
III @' packet contains some valuable deeds and
Ea1aes, which will be called for by the own
4 lew days; in the meanwhile, ! have to
I w one OF them, but don't feel inclined 10
so .,omSht. Where can place them with
fanny suggests his desk, bnt that is the first
,''e burglar wonId be likely to meddIe
|' ne wle'S cheek pales at The idea of
81 visitor, and she considers, That the
'scilolFe III the spare bedroom, will not
N'lS heSltates. al had so many injunc-
]. ,s 10 De careful, and not let them get out of
ii orToPosSesslon, that | am afraid even Of
amy reminds him that there is a secret
4, >" q IN IT. " Don't you remember" she
Ell a., "nat trouble we had to find it ?"
Ia; the very place!" So his wife carries
r,'., 'o.u,e ior him, and the valuabla packet is
1,.', T,.',su 10 this hidden receptacle Its only
,',I ,sI@ are few highly scented letters. tied
'I,"' . with piece OF ribbon, to which Fan
T.s,ng and blushing, confesses that they
A.. ~ Mark Edwards love effusions before
,,Ins, se, Z. carefully preserved to bear witness
De-, "'u when he becomes old and cross.
5,as ,naS II was a restless night and unpleas-
pa e'a,S !. ~ which made the clerk so uneasy
.asia. in Tue hurry of the next days work
ao,s s 'nat he had not visited the escriliore
H. ;sa'l'g home in the morning to ascertain
i ,5..un O"n eyes the safety Of the papers in
R,ssr,. se' =: lie pooh-poohs the idea as it
lsa po.. r,s..se.i, remembering one key is in his
.LS,asesSlon, and the other on his wifp's
yhi'Plng bunch; but it returns SO ofter.
= Wild feeling Of relief that be bears
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-20

ONE DROP AT a TNE.-Have you ever
watched an icice as it formed You noticed
how it froze one drop at time until it was q
foot long or more. If the water was clean
the icice, remained clear, and sparkled bright
ly in the sun; bnt if the water was but slight
ly muddy. the icice looked foul and its beau
ty was spoiled. Just so our characters are
forming-one little thought, or feeling at q
time adds its influence If each thought be
pure and right, the soul will be lovely, and will
sparkle with happiness; but if impure and
wrong, there will be final deformity and wretch
ednesS.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-20

bS~ A schooima am in one of our district
schools, was examining a class in typography
spell and define foweret," she said.
"F-Low-e-r.e t, a little flower" went off
a tow head in perfect streak.
" Wavelet"
"Wa-v e-te-t, a little waye," was the
prompt return.
" Bullet"
"B u.l.l e.t little bull" shouted urchin
number three, who was innocence personfed.
Schoolmaam caved.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-20

SPEAKING of the First Vermont Regiment
the Rutland Courier of last week says:
While they were in camp at Rutland the
first ten men in one of the companies took q
fancy to see how much ground they could
cover. They accordingly formed continuous
line upon the earth, and measured sirty-sersn
feet and sir inches.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-20
eaching-Theory.o

This division of the subject and special sx-
animation on the principles of Teaching"
will cause candidates for the honors and re-
sponsibties of the profession, to study the
science more than is done at present--a result
most desirable and to be promoted by every
available means
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-20
ssIetteO 4uetru,
ron SAVE OUR NOBLE UNION.
pYH. CLAY PREUsS.

ny II. CLAY fhEISS"
!, .,ms to US through Darkness
I, came 10 us through blood :
!, ,boue out like the " Promise
OfGoD" upon the food
A beacon, it has served IS
with true, uner ing flame
And cast blaze OF glory
Upon our nations name.
GoD save our noble Union
Twas left US by our fathers
Those souls OF priceless worth
Tho noblest types OF manhood
That ever walked the earth
Twas bought with fearful struggles
By sacrifice sublime,
And stands proud memento
For all the coming time.
Con save our noble Union!
Our land, waste Of nature,
Where beast and savage strayed;
It's wealth of lakes and rivers
Unlocked By keys OF trade.
Then sun-like rose the UNION
A terror to our foes
And 10! this waste Of nature
Now " blossoms as rose"
Con save our noble Union.
Where earth lay hid for ages
In deep, primevll gloom,
Eehold boundless garden
continent in bloom.
With IRON banGs of railroads.
Electric tongues Of wire,
And energies within us
Which time shall never tire.
COP save our noble Union
Eut now upon our Heaven
Are signs Of coming storms,
And fierce, unholy passions
Unfold their hideous forms.
The bravest hearts among US
Are filed with doubt and fear,
While sounds OF horrid diacord
Arc grating on our ear.
COP save cur noble Union !
The halowcd flag that bore US
So proudly through the wars
Is there hand would sever
Its sisterhood Of stars
Great GOD can we so biindly
Cas-: all thy 8 its away
Or throbs there in this nation
One heart that will not pray
COP save our noble Union!
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-20

bag- Hartley Coleride, when asked which
one of Wordsworth's productions he likeC
best, replied, "his daughter Dora"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-20

Bss~ The boy who was Fcanghtl ooking into
the future. has been arrested for trying to see
the show without paying.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-20

D9- A Yankee Doctor has got remedy
for hard times. 1t consists of ten hours labor
well worked 10.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-20

D9~ The quickest way to make tall mai
short is to borrow all the mouey he ha
got.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-20

l% The injustice from which man hs
most to fear Is bis own. ~ .-... ....
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-20

"P. P. 8" Of Rome, answered next week,
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-07-11
Night Dispatches
Later from the Battle OF Carthage
The Rebels whtpPed-Federai
Lose sighs killed ana four
Less from three Hundred 60 five
Hundred.

81. Louis. judy MA special messenger
arrived this morning by the Pacific Railroad.
with dispatches from Col. Seigel, to Adiu
tsnt Harding. at the Arsenal. The follow
iny abstract WAS written at Rolls for the
Democrat:
On the morning of the 5th, Col Seige
with portion OF his Regiment. a part of
Col. Solomons and ten pieces OF artillery, In
all from eleven 10 twelve hundred men. at
tackled body of six thousand rebels under
Gen. Rains and Col. Parsons. about seven
miles east Of Carthage. on the prairie. The
enemy had Eve pieces OF cannon and many
mounted men. Col sgel began the at
tack At half past = in the morning. breakin z
the enemy = centre twice. After an hour aud
hairs fighting he silenced Their artillery. -
The rebels had three flags. one OF the State
of Nisrouri. which wss Ieit unframed, and
two Secession flags. which were twice shot
down aud raised no more.
The enemy attempted 10 outfank our
troops with their cavalry and cut of our bag
gage. but Col. Seigel made a retreating
movement. keeping up constant firing. and
ordered tho baggage trains TO advance, which
Was formed into column with battalion Of
infantry. supported by four pieces Of artil.
lery in the rear Of each body. and the re.
m,inder OF the artillery in front and on tho
flanks.
The rebels then attempted 10 cut off his
communication with Carthage with their cav.
airy. but our artillery took them at cross
Are. which played havoc with their ranks,
which opened road. and seigel fell back on
Carthage, the enemy harrassing his TANKS up
10 the town. where another stand was made,
the rebels being In possession Of the place.
Col. Seigel then surrounded the town, throw
ing shot and grensdes into the enemy's cav
airy. and using his infantry with great effect.
While attempting 70 reach the adjacent
woods 10 prevent the use Of the cavaly. the
rebels made the most serious attack and the
bloodest part Of the battle was fought; but
the enemy was finally routed and forced TO
withdraw their forces. Col. Seigel then fell
back on Mt. Vernon, where he could be sup
ported. Some captive officers taken about
5 clock reported the loss TO be near $50 on
their part but as the seyerest fighting was
done subsequent to that hour. IL is believed
their loss is considerably greater. Forty-fye
prisoners we're taken
Our loss Is eight killed. and forty five
wounded and missing
The battle in which Col Wolf was killed
was fought on SATURDAY, thirty miles from
Springfield.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-07-11
Rebel, Recruiting in Kentucky.

LousyIIik July io.--Thc Picayune having
denied Russell's statement regarding impress
ment OF British subjects in the Confederate
army. the British Consul. in letter. corrob
grated Russells statement.
The Petersburg Express. of the 9Th. has
an account OF the fight at Newport News.
between q hundred aud fifty Louisianians and
DURYEA'S Regiment in which the Zoaaves are
reported TO have lost q great number. while
the Louisisnians lost only two, among whom
was Col. De Rousey
A recruiting officer for the Southern Con.
federacy informs Us that two thousand men
have left Kentucky for the Confederate ar
nv. within fifteen dayss that during the
same time. the Federal cnlistments in the
State have not received three hundred aud
hfty. Ne further SAYS that he shall send
southwark. tonight. deserters from Rous
-eau's Camp. and would get plenty more If
rules about the camp were less strict. Other
authorities agree that from sixty TO seventy
FIVE per day leit Kentucky for the Conleder
ate army.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-07-11
Operations IN Western Virginia
A hattie fnevisa bie To-day.

BrcKAsSos. Va, July l0.--Messengcrs are
JUS; in from Gen. Mcclellan. he reports the
enemy very strongly entrsnched, less thNn
two miles from he camp. and directs that the
forces within radius OF forty miles shall
join his column az once
The Indiana 18th will leave here carly IN
the morning
The Chic 10Th will be recalle from Glen.
vile, and proceed 20 Join the maiu column,
which y nov about a0o0 .,roag After the
messenger got under way he had an en-
change Of shots.
The dispatch from Gen Mcclellan init.
mates that be would attack the advance po-
sition Of TIE enemy TO morrow. The forces
are 40 near together that the rebel flags can
be distinctly seen by our forcss.
Col Tyler with the eth Ohio occupied
Gienville
The rebels had fallen back some twenty
hve miles into the country 10 Aruoldsburg
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-07-11
indiana rrosps ~ vtpgtuia The
ilth Ctese 10 the ESeay-Csa.
Giant Sklratshx0a.

~ special dispstciscs % The Cincinnati
Gsseffs. ~e learn that Ten Morris colaan
aov~d from Phillips on SUNDAY morning a.
2o'elock. under orders Of Gen NeClsllsn
Col xilrov's Ninth Is.iisns h>d the right
al The column. thea followed the Foarteenth.
the Firs, Virginia. the Cleveland Arsiiirry.
he Seventh Indiana. the sisth Indiana. TIE
SrtA Ohie closing the rear
The correspondent; SAYS. A. aeou, : O'Clock
oar rish; entered Bealinxson -isA e.nkinx
parties out On Zach ssds. .sd 10 companies
u skirmishers ahead. The rebel picket. Ar
cd and retrestet Gar skirn.ish-rs parsu~i
an they came upon large part, Of N. enc.
nv a . wood b~yond Besiiagssa- shots
sere exchanged. and private Girsra - Cart
secdys company Of the sss Iazi>n. Reg
msni. sa sho< dead several rebels Ger.
reported killed b, the return are Our for
css are nov cccupsinS The hills and ~cod he
yont Bealinston. and but nile o i've from
me r~sel camp on Lsarei Hlll LIS thought
probable that an attack from the -aene ra.,
Be -oon draws out Oar srcog~ are al n
nns sp;rits. and have met 9TH No TO- "a
espsing that Of Girara
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-07-11

SEv loag. July lO.-Owing 90 Gen.
SCOTS introduction Of news. the morning pa
pers are almost barren OF special dispatches.
All facts not conflicting with important move.
menis will be furnished By authority 10 the
agents OF the Associated Press. These jour.
mails will be better Informed. and the insidl-
Gus runors which have hitherto hsrrAssed the
public mind will be kept out.
Secretary Cameron. in reply 10 letter Of
the Con- nlttse Of Young Mems Christian A.
.ocialion. they wishing that no Chaplain's
commission be Issued 10 any one unless be
could give satisfactory credentials OF his ON
cial character, &c, says he will DO all IN bis
poser "a csrrs ont their wishes.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-07-11

1T LorIs. july l0-Ths Springfield cor
respondent Of the Democrat. under date Of
the 9Th. SAYS Immediately after the arrival Of
Brigadier sweeney at Springfield. he dis.
PATCHED . message u Coils Seixei and Solo
mon, who we're encsmpei 81 Neosho. and
ordered them N remove their columns n
oerth@se. ~hieA ~ss profsPtiy done ,ias'
night
A messenger arrived from Colonel Seigel.
stating tina; jackson and ter. Price and
Rains united their forces. about 1000 strong.
and we're sncaInpcd eight nile. north Of
Segel and Holmsn pushed forvsri rapid
lv and attached the rebel force early ye-ter
day morning. and continued h<htinE during
the tsy.
Messengers are eontinassiv bringing infOr
m,iion that the rebels are rsirssting south
ve.,.ardly, between srcoris and Nj Yer
nors sod f>ssnC b.rk % Gass~ifis vith bag
gsge and rlundes. under cover Of their can.
non: and Seigcl T. attacking their rear this
afternoon.
Gen. Sweeuy commands IN person q aying
column moving soa,A~esterly to intercept
the rebels ~ Veron.. thus crushing them
CON ple,ely between orr lines
Large bodies of rnounted men ~ere con
grss.ting 81 West Plains and Forsvthe wi;h
tie intsnsion II joining Jackson.s force. but
s~esny has sent dstscknent Of t-o bun.
dr-d and ffy mounted men through Doug
La county 70 prevent their Cnion.
Gsn AcBriae's command and = company
Of Home Gu,rsis arrived last night bringing
wish them Csl Cofse, late = msnbcf OF the
ler;f-fu-e &c r<<scc~- ~
Later sdvices say iha' = report reached
Springfield Sunday morn.sr II 81 engage
meui between fve hunslrei Ped~rsl troops
uoder Col Wolf and about hfteen hundred
r~A~k 1a2t
Wolf occupied prsirie ~heo The battle
begun bui the rsbsls resrcstinr % the woods
he fo'ioe 81. and IN skirrni,hing In the woods
lost thirty men. killed and wounded. Ne hin.
self beng snong the kllet
The loss 81 TIE ree-is coDssd ersbie.
bui the nami-eF r not vet definitely sscer.
t.ined
A messenger ~ss thea dispatched % SpriuS.
6eld Cor reiaforeements- The whole force az
that place immedsaisi, pushed forward.
Gen. Lyon was It Leessiiie on SUNDAY
morning MAJOR Sturges wss At Clinton.
Henry county. on the sane day They eI-
pecsed 20 form Junction about ten miles
soath Of Clinton, on sunday night
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-07-11

Nrws yaox ras I~DfA~A TEoors by a
telegraph dispatch 70 Governor Morton. &c
learn that the regiments Of Colonels kimbAil.
Wagner. sad Sullivan are on the march 10
BackhAnnon. Virginia
Captain Stewart. Cavslry oompsay az
rived safely at Parkersburg. snd went i'm
mediateiy on a scout.
Private Tim Donu4ssn. Of Indianapolis.
in the 18th regiment. died from drinking ice
water when heated.
Tar Lafayette Journal learns that Cap
tain Elsson. Of the llth regiment. has sue
eeededi IN recruiting his company up 10 ths
required number. and will shortly leave ~
join hiz regiment in Maryland.
Captain Knener. Captain Rugg. AMI other
commanders. are making satisfactory pro
gress IN their recruiting business.
Captains HAmiil and smith fast hlling
up their companies. A part Of their men
we're sent to indianapolis last evening. and
others will be sent forward ~ frat ~ en-.
listed
The military camp at Madison has been
named in honor Of Adjutant General No
BILE william g. wharton. Jr.. y IN com
mAnd.
The saddle. for Capt Brscken's conipsns
ofcssalry have arrived. and were undergc-
ing inspection on TUESDAY. This COMPANY
will shortly leave Tor the seat Of war
TIM ELrvxsrs RKolSENr.-The lndisnsp
oils Journal says party ofrecruiis have ar
rived in the city from Evansville for Captain
Darnall's company. and another party from
cra~for,isyille for Captain Eiston'- company
Lieut. Gully !, rapidly recruiting for CAPT.
Lyman's company. and Capt Wallace - fast
hlling up his ranks in Upton county The
companies will all be full Ia few days. and
the uniforms and What additional camp equip
page may be neces,ar, will be ready To send
along with the boy. before the expiration OF
the week The recruiting officers have not
been in hurry 70 gather "p men Tor their
ranks. but have picked ssch a. they we're
fully persuaded would make good zouaves
They intend that the llth shall remain. what
IL has hitherto been. second "a other regi
meut in efficiency
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-07-11

passed the House today, authorizes the
Treassry TO borrow. within Twelve months
from the passage Of the act, $3.50 600 900.
payment secured BY duties on tea. coffee. sa-
gar. spices. wine- aud liqaor-. and other du-
tes and taKes
The other bill which passed. authorizes
hat al duties be paid Al any ports OF deliv-
err, and establish Custom Houses on land OF
at seat fcr she collection Of duties. and 30
employ the Army .nd Navy. " deemed ne
cessary. ard II duties can't be collected. 20
close the port.
The Post Master General ornsred the en-
tire discontinusnce Of the mails, Get, In Md.
die and Western Tennessee
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-07-11

INV YoRK, July l0.-The Posts dispatch
says Fremont leaves for Illinois tonight
A bill viii be introduced into Congress
prohibiting the sale of liquors % soldier
Union Congressman May reached JEFF Da
VS. headquarters. AZ Richmond. on the ID.
II is expected the President will soon lsy
before Congress instructions To the American
Ministers and British correspondence relative
to privsteering.
The Commercial dispsich says Commit
tee appointed for that purpose have a.cer-
tanned that there are still many traitors en-
ployed In the Departments. but heads Of DE
psrtments saw IL 10 impossible 10 dispense
with their services from their knowledge Of
Department business