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HOW OUR SOLDIERS SHOULD BE PREPARED
TO FIGHT.
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF,

which has already proved itself in over fifty req
ments now at the seat of war near Washington, to
be positive prevention against sickness in the
In nf
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Stlttteb O aIt.
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{FrGm Temple Bar
MY LOUISA

Viewed by the light of my present expert
ence, ar bound to say that the whole huSi-
ness ia connection with my carly engagement
10 marry Louisa LlppeSley seems to me to
have been exceedingly imprudent OF course
now am entitled to ask nlyself and marvel
over the inquiry, as every one else did then, as
to what coud possibly lave seen IN her, or
what she could ever have seen in me, induce
either Of US to entertain the opinion that our
carriage vas IN any way desirable. | may
say this now, because as all the world Knows,
the whole affair has been broken off gears and
years because there is not now the slightest
suspicion or a tcndrcSSe between Louisa and
myself, the mention of such thing even
sounds lndcrously because she lo2g ago mar
ried somebody else | need not drag his name
into the matter, aud has been, for all know
to the contrary (may | say, without being
deemed n monster. care to the contrary } a
good wife TO somebody else, and a good moth
er 10 somebody el>es great army of children
becSnse all gloss of sentiment has been com
petely rubbed off our engagement and the old
threadbare thing is entitled now to no sort of
reverence or regard, and may jnSt as well he
hung up as Scare.crow, like other worn out
and contemplate matters, 10 frighten and eau
ton other people rom following in our foot
steps. | hope and believe that | have fac
uIty for vencratlon quite as great as anybody
else can have. | am sure that if in that Old
broken off affair there fingered yet the smallest
trife of real feeling, it should receive recogni-
ton from me. would regard it as >anclfy-
aug the WHOLE and not rake with my pen in
sentimental ashes while they were still warm,
inf al. u, !
ent matters But the truth must be told
Ietlcence en- the suij'ct aFaiIs not ] never
loved Louisa Lppesley alrhoagh, rash crea-
iure Of nineteen that | was, DID ask her to
marry me, and she-bIess her !-never cared
button about me, notwithstanding all she
SAID to the contrary
How, then came to pass our engagement !?
Why did | gaze into the calm, light blue, per-
haps rather cold looking eyes of Louisa, and
express, battling y, devotion | did not feel
why did Louisa glance at nv smooth face
(may add, expressiOnless face | think
may, contrasting it with its present looks of
powerful intelligence and vivid sagacity if the
reader mas any curiosity en- this SUBJECT he has
only to know precisely the sort of man / am
now, 10 call 10 mind The picture No. l943 in
tne Catalogue, Portrait of Gentlemen" by
I. Green in the last Exhibition OF the Royal
academy, hung near the ceiling, in the north
eaSt room j Why say, did Louisa thus
slauce at me, whispering reciprocity she did
"O' possess, for passion that had only a sup
positions existence 1t seems very nuacconnt
ao'e all this, coolIy considered so long after
"drus. But it is best to say at once, that it
vas all mistake. We did not quite under
'ano what was the matter with us. We were
young practitioners, and had got hold of an
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sslettsh poetrp.
THE PATRIOTS PRAYER.

When drawing near the Mercy Seat, with close shut
closet door.
And closed each avenue of thought where pressed the
world before.
With reverence let thy spirit bend, as bend the lofty
trees,
When oer their heads sweeps strong and free the stormy
autumn breeze
Bow lower than for many year, oh man OF spirit
high,
And frventy with trusting heart send up this earnest
Oh God to cur brave stars and stripes let victory be
given,
THY kingdom come Thy will be done, earth is in
heavenn"
When comes the holy day of rest and GoD dear children
Within those walls where JESUS his followers oft
20 greet,
While songs of praise like incense sweet from grateful
hearts ascend,
And human eloquence shall oft with heavenly wisdom
blend.
Then let the patriots earnest prayer oft in his closet
breathed
Be echoed and the promise claimed where many are
agreed.
Oh GoD to brave stars and stripes let victory be
given,
Thy Kingdom come, lhy VIII 1e u)He' oh edltu dS Wis
in heaven!
"Thy kingdom come" through parted wells the truth
shall then be seen,
And when Christ Calvary died the earth shall shake
again,
Then thrones shall crumbe empires fall and tyranny be
DER,
And freedom clarion voice proclaim Chrsts reign from
shore to shore
Then shall each soul ensaved be free and every feter
fail,
And He who gave the victory be crowned the Lord ALL
Well may pray, As one step forward, to Us be vic
tory given,
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done earth as lis
in heaven -
Thy will be done" OH when indeed rky law is here
obeyed,
Before the righteous rulers shall the evil be afraid.
Then fraud and falschood demons dread their sable
wings shall fold.
And not Judas sell this land for silver for gold
TLen his vinc and fig the patriot saint shall dwell
And praise that guiding Providence, " who doeth all
things we'll
And sing with voice mclodious like that seraphs giv
en-,
1hy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as It's
in heaven 2"
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feelings but time will alleviate them. Alb,
the tears will come, my blessed boy -
besought her not to distress herself. m
"You forgive her then generous heart, ]
see you do. Bless you (then after pause)
" Will you see me into cab Thank you I
Have you any silver 7" &c H1a s7Eaa
parted with Lousa's mother my engage
ment was broken off l don't think Louisa
ever regretted it am sure never did
Is it necessary to say that did not chat
lenge the Major 3
1t was all an imprudent business and it was
very fortunate that we discovered in good
time how much we had changed our minds. +
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Good Advice to Matrimonial Candidates

The following items of advice to the ladies'
remaining in a state of single blessedness, are
extracted from the manuscript Of an old
dowager:
If you have blue eyes, languish.
If black eyes, affect spirit. sa
If you have pretty feet, wear short petit
coats.
If you are the least doubtful as to that
point, wear them long.
If you have good teeth do not forget to
laugh now and then.
If you have bad ones you must only shipper.
While you are young, sit with your. face
to the light
When you are a little advanced, sit with
your back towards the window
If you have bad voice, always speak in
low tone.
If it is acknowledged that you have fine
voice, never speak in a low tone
If you dance well, dance seldom.
If dance i'll, never dance at ALL
If you sing well, make no puere excuses.
If you sing iudifferently hesitate not q
moment when you are asked, for few persons
are competent judges Of singing, but every one
is sensible of the desire to please 5
If in conversation you think person wrong,
rather hint difference of opinion than offer
contradiction.
1t is always in your power to make friend
by smiles what folly to make enemies by
frowns.
When you have an opportunity to praise, do
it with all your heart.
When you are forced to blame, do it with
reluctance
If you wish to let the world know you are
in love with particular man, treat him with
formaity, and every one else with ease and
freedom
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17

LAFAYETTE AT THE AGE OF SEVENTY ONE
In person he was full and strongly built, with
bread shoulders, large limbs, and general air
Of strength which was rather increased than
diminished by an evident tendsg toward cor.
pulency. While still young man, bis right
leg-the same | believe, that had been wound.
ed in raying our broken troops at Brandy
wine-waS fractured by fall on the ice, leav-
ing him lame for the rest Of his days. This
did not prevent him, however, from walking
about his farm, though it cut him off from the
use of his saddle, and gave halt to bis gait,
which but for his dignity of carriage, would
have approached to awkwardness. Indeed, he
had more dignity of bearing than any man /
ever saw. And it was not merely the dignity
of selfpossession, which early habits of com.
mand may give even to an ordinary man, but
that elevation of manner which springs from
an habtual elevation of thought bearing wit
ness to the purity of air you daily Breathe
Atlnntic Monthly.
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TAKE HOLD OF MY HAND" Take hold of
my hand, says the little one, when she reach
es a slippery place, or when something fright
ems her. With the fingers clasped tightly
around the parents hand, she steps cheerfully
and bravely along, clingng little closer wheu
the way is crowded or difficult, and happy in
the beautiful strength of childish faith.
"Take hold of my hand" says the young
convert, trembling with the eagerness of his
love. For we'll be knows that if he rely Oh
any strength of his own, he would stumble and
fall but if the master reach forth his hand,
he may walk with unweary foot even on the.
crested wave. The water of strife shall not,
overwhelm him, if he keeps fast hold of the
Savior.
"Take hold of my hand" falters the moth-
er, feeling that she is all too weak for the great
responsibilities that throng in her path. Where
shall she learn the greatness of the mission
the Importance of the field that has been as
signed her? And learning it, how shall she
fulfil it, if she has not the sustaining, constant
presence of One who loves his people?
" Take hold of my hand" whispers the aged
one tottering on through the shadows and
SHOWS of many years. As the lights of eartl
grow DINNER in the distance, and the darker
ing eye looks forward to see if it can discer
the first glimmer of the heavenly home, th,
weary pilgrim cries out, even as the child be
side its mother. for the Sayior's hand
Oh, Jesus! Friend and elder Brother, when
the night cometh, when the feet are weary,
when the eyes are dim, take hold Of our
handn
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Bfy@ 1t is stated that Beauregard is in sore
want of money. Prentice considers that's
strange when we consider what big check
Buell. and Grant lately gave hir on the bank
of Tennessee
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17

sJ- The ancient Greeks buried their dead
in jars. Hence the origin of the expression,
" He's gone to pot"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17

Bar Among the conditions of sale by an
Irish auctioneer was the following The
highest bidder to be the purchaser, unless
some gentleman bids more" ......
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-17

Ba- II is impossible to look at the sleepess
10 church without being reminded that ~San.
day is day OF rest,
, 1862-01-30


edge Of the place she had been able to gain ad-
mittance into the house; and, once in, the rest
was easy. Obeying her whispered injunction, ]
followed her silently down the stairs and out Of
the front door. Where she was taking me
neither knew nor cared to know. | thought
there could hardly be u worse place than the one
] had left. Before the house stood a country
mans horse and a good looking young fellow
holding the reins. The young man lifted me in
his arms and tenderly laid me on bed Of clean
straw. Nell sprang in beside me, and in mo
ment we were rattling over the road to NelFs
home. The next morning could not sit up; for
a week the fever burnt in my veins, and then l
began to get better. t. f-
"Nothing could excel the kindness Of my new
friends, and trust was not ungrateful When
was restored to health, ! followed Nell about
tho house and farm like a pet spaniel; and for a
long time was never happy out Of her company.
Mr.. Ballard did not discover my whereabouts,
or did not choose to claim me-
"The next Christmas Nell was married to the
young man who assisted in my abduction. /
went to live with them, and Nell taught me the
art Of washing dishes and sweeping floors. and
in due time initiated me into the mysteries Of
baby-tending Part OF the proceeds Of every
basket of eggs and pail Of butter that went to
market was expended in procuring paints and
brushes, and my pictures were exhibited with a
vast deal Of pride.
'"When went away to study my art, my
holidays were always spent with Nell and her
husband. In few years relative died, leaving
me sufficient money to buy small farm, upon
which established my benefactOrs. That sketch
is Of the farmhouse, with Nell standing on the
porch Just have seen he- thousand times.
She is Roman Catholic, aud have often thought
Of forsaking my fathers religion aud embracing
hers. As could not consistently do that,
vowed to name my first child after her, and
should, If your sister hadn't objected to calling
the little fellow Nell However, had my own
way next time, and your niece was chriStened
Nell Creighton"
There was material enough for three-vol-
umed novel Il you hadn't spoiled It, Hal. Ac-
cording to all the rules OF romance you ought TO
have married Nell, or, that out Of the question,
one Of her daughters"
$50 might if young friend hadn't intro.
duced me TO the sweetest girl in the world; and
should not have done a bad thing either"
So thought when, iow days after, Nell and
her daughter came to visit my brOther-in-law
and his wife Straightway began TO build an
airy castle, which Harry uncereuloniously tipped
over by informing nc that Miss Kitty was shortly
to be married, and that my sister was already
at work on the wedding dress. As ! can't have
Kitty, have stipulated with Harry for copy
Of the painting, which haugs over be mantel, to
aiOrn my parlor, when slip my bachelor neck
into the moose, aud set up housekeeping on my
own responsibility"
, 1862-01-30
British Divorce Law.

II is pleasant task ~ turn TO the considera-
ton Of Sir William Maule's humOr Some ad-
mirable specimens are given by the Law Review.
a man being convicted Of bigamy, the following
conversation took place
Clerk of Assize-W What have you to say why
judgment should not be passed upon you accord
6 to law? fl.
Prisoner-Well, my lord, my wife took up
with a hawker, and run away i've years ago,
and I've never seen her since, aud married this
other woman last winter s. f...s
Mr.. Justice Maule-l will tell you what you
ought to have done and il you say that you
did not know, must tell you the law conelu-
sively presumes that you did. You ought to
have instructed your attorney to bring an action
against the haEker FIR criminal conversation
With your wife. That would have cost you about
el00. When you had obtained substantial
damages against the haWker, you would have in.
structed your proc or 10 sue in the Ecclesiastical
Courts for divorce a mensq Al que ttoro. That
would have cost you e2UUor fsOO more. Then
you would have to appear by counsel before the
House Of Lords for dvurce a emealO mdtri-
moRii. The bill might have been opposed in all
stages in both Houses Of Parliament; and alto-
gethcr you would have to spend about Rl 900 or
81, 200. You will probably tell me that you
never had thousand faTthings Of your own in
the world but prisoner, that makes no differ
ence. Sitting 4ere as A British Judge, il is my
duty to tell you that this is not country in
which there is one law for the rich and another
for the poor.
, 1862-01-30

A story has been told Of MI eccentric man Of
wealth having unused himself by causing an
inscription to be placed eOnspicuOusly over the
gateway Of a beautiful property belonging to
him, to this effect =" This property shall be
given without reserve, by the present owner, to
any applicant who can produce sat slactory cy.-
dence that he is a contented man." Soon there
was an applicant
al think" said he. al may lay claim to the
character of contented man"
"That," replied the owner, dis most enva-
BILE character; but are you quite sure that you
are truly n contentcd manY
"Yo1 may rely on it, sir" said the other
4" ny, then, do you apply for this proPertyg"
inquired the owner. The applicant retired wiser
than he was before.
There is an Eastern story told Of aperson who
taught his parrot to repeat only the words,
"What doubt is there Of thatP' He carried it
to the market for sale, fixing the price at one
hundred rupees. A Mogul asked the parrot,
II Are you worth one hundred rupeesl" The
parrot answered, +" What doubt is There Of that :"
The Mogul was delighted, and bought the bird.
He soon found out that this was all il conld say.
Ashamed now Of his bargain, he said to himself,
"I was a fool to buy this bird" The parrot
exclaimed, as usual, "What doubt is there Of
thatS"
Sir David Brewster, inquiring into the history
Of the stereOscope, finds that its fundamental
principle was well known even to Euclid; that it
was distinctly described by Galen 1900 years
ago /; and that Giambatista Porta had in 1890
given such complete drawing Of the two sepa-
rate pictures as seen by each eye, and Of the
combined picture placed between them, that We
recognize in il not only the principle, but the
construction Of the stereoscope.
, 1862-01-30
1fatrimonIal Jol4na

The Squire had friend TO visit bin On bust
ness, and was very much annoyed to Be inter-
rupted by his wife, who came 70 ask him what
he wanted for dinner. u. IL
"Go away let US dlOnsw impaiently sad
the Squire '-a'ls- '-sfsa'al.a.-.l'
Busiuess detained bis friend Until dinneg tinS
and the Squire urged him 70. remain. Iho
Squire was . generous proEiders proud q his
table, and he Iegmplacently escorted hiq friend
to a seat A little to the surprise Of both, they
saw nothing on the board fbut . hage dllnAot
salad, which the good Wife quietly bagnn.to
serve up. ..s. y. ,s,.5,,t a,.s..i4
"a Ny dear" said the Squire, " where are ne
rieatsP
There are V6ne to day" replied bis hdy. 2
No meats what in the name pl poVeylgk
The vegetables, them Why don't YOU have
the vegetables brought IN p...i...s..,.. ~.
y" You-didnt order any vegetables.
1o"0rderl didn't orderqanythings sad lliS
amazed Squire. haf vfi 1laaa.l sel gsl ~
:" You forget coolly answered the housewife
q asked what we should have, and you said,
Lettuce aloner Here itisp
The frieid burst into laugh, and The Squire
after looking lurid and lugubriOus . moiheht
joined him. m b. ls,sfii-f -fas
Wife, give It up. owe you one. Here
, 1862-01-30
A Home Song.

Now thrust my thlmble In It's case,
And store the spools away,
And lay the muslin rolls In place,
My task Is done to-day;
For, I've the WoTkman's evening bell,
sound hath met my ears,
The gate-cllnhs by the stFeet-door tell
Papa hath come, my dears;
Bear OF the tOy-box from the aoor,
For yonder chair make room;
And up, and breathe his welcome home,
For tits the twilight hour Of joy,
When homes best pleasures rally;
And I will clasp my darling boy
While papa romps with Allie
There, take the hat and gloves, and bring
The slippers warm aud son,
While bounds the babe, with laugh and spring.
In these loved arms aloft;
And let each nook some comfort yield
For him whose hrm, strong hands shall shield
The household goods from harm.
Our love shall light the gathering gloomI
For ere ali earthly hope,
We cherish frst the Joys Of home,
A glad rejoicing group;
And through the twilight hour OF Joy
We turn from toll to daily
With the young dreams Of life, my boYt
And gally fOndle Allie.
, 1862-01-30
The Brave at Home.

The maid who binds her warriors sash,
With smile that well her pain dissembles,
The while beneath her dropping lash
One starry teaF.drop hangs and trenibles,
Though heaven alone records the tear,
And Fame shall never know her story,
Her heart has shed drop aa dear
As ever deWed the feld Of glory.
The wife who girls her husbands sword,
Mid little ones who weer "r wonder,
AID brayely speaks the chee word,
What though her heart be rent asunder;
Doomed nightly In her dreams TO hear
The bolts Of war around him rattle,
Hath shed rs sacred blood as e'er
Was poured upon the plain Of battle.
The mother who c0neelis her grief,
While 10 her breast her son she presses,
Then breathes few brave words and brief,
Kissing the patriot brow she blesses,
With no Que hut her secret God
To know the pain that weighs upon her,
Sheds holy blood a. e'er the sod
Received on Freedoms field Of honor.
, 1862-01-30
When will the Brighter Age appeara

When will the brighter age appear
The golden dawn Of Lowell
When will the world we see below
Grow fair As worlds abOvef
When will the hollow ereeds aud forms
We worship lose their sWayf
And Truth grow glorious In all hearts,
And ever with them stayf
Obi when will men, most grandly pluned,
Like deafness eagles soar,
Bathed deeply In the quenehless hane
OF healthier, purer loref
When will Misery's wall be hushed-
Its painful dlscOrds eeaset
And ali NE world with gladness feel
The holy calm Of peaeer
When will the sires Of Freedom live
Free from uemOrs aud from tearst
And fertile helds no more be seen
Dcspoied with blood and tearsl
Oh! when will 10y be blazoned forth,
And men like monarchs stand
Most bold and fearless through the world,
Like stars at Gods right handf
Oh when will souls, high crowned with hre,
Burst through this worlds broad glOonf
Obi when viii Love and Mercy spread
Their fair and bgaueous blOomf
When will the mil ions rise above
Their despots blacEened froEns,
And men of thought win nobler praise
Than courts and taWdry cfOwusr
, 1862-01-30

In book on Sicily, written by lady, the fol-
lowing incident is related Us having occurred IN
Calabria: sf rfa.ni
A person was pointed out to Us as the wife Of a
peasant who, during his absence, had received ire-
duent visits from a neighbOr. Her little girl Of
ten years old was uhwittingly present at one Of
These interviews aud said
IL shall tell papa, when he comes back how
kind that forester is to you, dear mamma"
The pair exchanged glances.
"Go nv darling" she said. sand heat the large
stove ready to bake some brad for papa"
"Goagain. and make il hotter, that papas bread
may be browm"
IOh. mamma, it's red hot now"
Come down, then. and hep me to bake. sue
seized her daughter by the heels and threw her IN
After some hours tue pcasant husband returned.
smell something burning" said he. Ia
'JTs hut the mat preparing for your supper"
Meat--Aesh-it appears to me like human
flesh. Where Is Nina y
A shot through his head was her reP'y. His
wife had seized bis gun and fired; then donning
his clothes, she Joined the brigand band with the
forester.
A modern philosopher gives several potent rea.
sons why man should never marry for money,
bat an old epirammaiist argues the case very
pleasantly on ihe other side. lie says:
Wheneer YOU marry, Cresns said,
Take one rich widow or rich maid;
For any vile may turn out Ill,
But, gadl the money never VIII
Abashfal printer refused situation in a printing
Office where ieEiales were employed, saying that be
neveS set up with girl in bis life
A fool in hieh station is like man On The TOP
Of monumeDi-everybody appears small % him,