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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-22

THE HESPERIDES.

We seek 1t III our glowing youth
That wondrous garden far away:
We deem its golden fruit still waits
For us alone each passing day
We close our eyes to see them shine,
We wake to strain our utmost speed.
Forgetful of the dragon-guard,
The tempting branch our sorcst need
We cross the changing foam Of life,
Nor pause to measure depths below;
The sun-gods radiant cup upbears
Our hot hearts DER the waves dark flow
We scale the mountains, pass the waste
Yet linger mid the earnest quest,
BY murmering streams meath harvest-moons
OF siren nymphs the willing guest
We free the chain'd Promethean thought
From tyrant Customs gnawing bcal
Yet, strong III faith the heavens rest
Upon the dreams we never speak.
The years grow gray unwithered still
The golden apples sparkle there
We know some path must reach the gates,
Mount Atlas bounds our worst despair.
Alas alas for all our hopes
Our heart beats fainter throb at last
We drop our heads on Memory's breast,
Hesperides was in the past!
We think again of harvest-moons,
The dead we knew, the kisses sweet
The high endeayor leaves our soul
We only long the loved to meet
Once more the passionate old thrill
OF yealning to our lives is given;
God, Death and Truth alone reveal
The real Hesperides is heaven!
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-22

WHOM TO MARRY.--When a young wo-
man behaves to her parents in manner
particularly afectionate and respectful,
from principle as we'll as nature, there is
nothing good and gentle that may not be
expected from her, in whatever condition
she may be placed. Were l to advise a
friend as to his choice would be, 'look out
fer pious girl, distinguished for her at
tention and love to her parents. The
fund Of worth and affection indicated by
such behavior, joined to the habits and
duty Of consideration thereby contracted
being transferred to the married state, will
not fail, as a rule, to render her a mild,
obliging, and invaluable companion for
life"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-22

DMpLEs.-Dimples are the perpetual
smiles of Nature-the very cunningest de
vices and lurking places of Love. When
eal tn is dimpled by dells and valleys, ii al
ways seems to laugh, when the ocean is
dimpled by the breeze, it speaks with JOY
beneath the sunshine Of heaven. We cam
not look for frowns ona dimpled face; frowns
and dimples will not associate together
How soft, how roguish, how beautiful are
the dimples in the elbow and shoulders, the
pretty hands and feet of Il rosy baby
Mothers dote upon these darling dimplcs,
and delight to kiss them. But perfect dim
pies, enchanting at least to the eyes OF en-
thusiastic young men, are those which
come peeping ont of the checks around the
mouth, of the sweet seventeen" when
sweet seventeen essays some arch provok
ing sally, peeping out and flying away the
moment after, coming and going with the
most bewitching coquetry.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-22

4 QUAINT winter says Il have seen wo-
mon so delicate that they were afraid TO
ride for fear the horse might run away;
afraid to sail for fear the boat might cap
size; and afraid to walk for fear the dew
might fall; but Inever saw one afraid to
get married"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-22

ACCORDING to Haller, woman bear hunger
longer than men; according to Plutarch they
can resist the effects of wine better; accord
ing to Pliny they are seldom attacked by
lions; according to Unger they grow older
and are seldom bald
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-22

LET there be plenty of sunlight in your
house. Don't be afraid of it. God floods the
world with light, and it costs you an effort
to keep it out You want it as much as
plants, which grow sickly without it 1t is
necessary to the health, spirits, good nature
and happy influence. Let the sunlight
stream freely in.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-22

LIES AUTUMN.-Like the leaf, life has its
fading We speak and think of it with
sadness, Just as we think of the autumn sea
sons. But there should be no sadness at
the fading Of a life that has done its work
well. If we rejoice at the advent of new
pilgrim to the uncertainties of this worlds
way, why should there be so much gloom
when all these uncertainties are past, and
life at its waning wears the glory of a com
pleted task ?
Beautiful as is childhood in its freshness
and innocence, its beauty is that of untried
life. 1t is the beauty of promise, of spring,
of the bud \ holier and rarer beauty is
the beauty which the waning life of faith
and duty wears
1t is the beauty of a thing completed :;
and, as men come together to congratulate
each other when some great work has been
achieved, and see in its concluding nothing
but gladness, so ought W. feel when the
setting sun filings back its beams upon a
life that has answered we'll life's purpose.
When the bud drops are blighted and the
mildew blasts the early grain, and there
goes all hope Of the harvest, one may well
be sad but when the ripened year sinks
amid garniture of autumn flowers and
leaves, why should we regret or murmur?
And so a life that is ready and waiting for
the 4" we'll done of God, whose latest vir-
tues and charities are its noblest, should be
given back to God in uncomplaining rever-
ence, we rejoice that earth is capable of so
much sadness, and is permitted such viz
tue
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-22

"WHERE woman" says Mrs. Partington
" has been married with a congealing heart
and that beats desponding to her own, she
will never want to enter the marriage state
again"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-22

A CHLD's ExPEDIENT-A little girl about
four years old trotted down to Atlantic
Dock the other day, says a New York cor
respondent, to buy some corn for her moth
er's chickens She had pail in her hand
in which to put the corn, but before she
reached the spot where she was accustomed
to find it, she came to a cask Of honey
This was not to be passed by without an
effort to obtain some of it. The men at
work within the Dock, unobserved by the
child, watched her attempts to reach the
sweet temptation Her little arms were
too short for the enterprise, but, after
moments consideration, she took off her
shoe and stocking, rolled up her drawers,
and climbing up on something against
which the cask stood, let down her foot and
ankle into the honey then she drew it up,
and with her hand scraped off the honey
into her pail. This she repeated until the
pail was full when she went to the water
side and washed, and replacing her shoe
and stocking, started with her spoil for
home. \ man followed her and heard her
tell her mother that she had brought home
some honey but to all questioning as to
how she obtained it, she was mute In
short time she returned to the dock for her
chicken food, when, as | understand, there
was quite an excitement over her, and
collection taken up to reward her ingenuity
not It's hoped to encourage her honesty.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-22

IT is temper which makes the bliss ofhome
or disturbs its comfort The home is in the
forbearing Amper, in the yielding spirit, in
the calm pleasures of mild disposition,
anxious to give and receive happiness.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-22

GREAT books are dead men, yet gloritied
ones ; and their pupils will ever hold them
selves as their living relatives,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-22
NUMBER 80.

you, dear" | said in tone of intense irony.
=" AS for the painting, seems to me you
might mend it in some way, James, since
you make those things yourself"
" Those things That's a wife for an ar
tist"
" The piano and music will see what l
can do with and as for the carpet, we can
get rug for the centre of the room, and
the spot will never show"
Another expense, my dear"
James, | have wanted rug for that
room this long time. For my part, don't
know as | am very sorry. At least it can't
be he'ped now and there are no more
birthdays in the family this year"
4" Let us be thankful for that, then" said |.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-22

FASHIONABLE CALL--Enter MissL Lucy near
ly out Of breath with the eXertion of walking
frnm her papa's carriage in the street to the
door of her friend
Lucy-"Oh, Marie how do you do !?
How delighted ! am to see you How have
you been since you were at the ball last
Thursday evening? Wasn't the appearance
of that tall girl in pink perfectly fright
full? Is this your shawl on the piano?
Beautiful shawl Father says he is going
to send to Paris to get me shawl in the
spring | can't bear homemade shawls
How do you like Monsieur osprey? Beau
tiful man, amt he? Now don't laugh,
Marie, for am sure don't care anything
about him Oh, my | must be going
It's beautiful day, isn't it T.? Marie, when
are You coming up to see me Oh, dear
what beautiful pin That pin was given
to you now | know it was, Marie don't
deny it, Harry is coming up to see me this
evening, but hate him-I do really but
he has beautiful moustache, hast he?
Marie ! Don't speak of Harry in connection
with my name to any one for ! am sure
it will never amount tie anything but
hate him awfully--Im sure | do Adieu."
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-22

FsE JIsr SAM.--During the last winter a
"contraband" came in to the Federal lines
in North Carolina, and was marching up to
the officer of the day to give an account of
himself whereupon the following soiloquy
ensucd
whats your name p
"My names Sam"
"Sam what ?"
"No Sab no not Sam Watt 'se ist
SAM"
whats your other name 2"
" hasn't got no other name, Sah--fse
Sam dat's all"
whats your masters name?'
Else got no massa now mass'r run'd
away-yah yah Pse free nigger now"
"Well, what is your fathers and mothers
name ?"
Else got none, Sah-neber had none. Fse
iist Sam-nobody else"
"Have not you any brothers and sis
ters 2"
''No, Sab never had none No brudder,
no sister, no fader, no mudder, no massa-
nothing but When y0u see Sam, you
see oil dere is of u.s."
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-06-25

PROCEEDINGS IN JUSTICE WALKERS
COURT une 20th-Territory VS.. J. Hard
on complaint Of Lewis Sweeney, for malicious
mischief in breaking wheelbarrow.; fined
$500 Or SO days in jail; failed 10 pay and
VENT jail 20th.-James Graz Y, (colofed.)
on complaint of Veantina Rogers. Tor steal
ing $500 in coin and dust " as bound over
10 court in the sum Of $4,000, ard in default
went to Jail. 2lst.-Wm. Dobson, arrested
on seven different mplaints, as follows: As
sault add battery with attempt to murder ;
mlSdemeanor in killing a dog; malicious
mschiei,in kicking in door, and abuse of in
mates miSdemeanor in disturbing the peace {;
malicious mischief, breaking lamps, &c. fell
ony' exhibiting deadly weapon, &c. mali
clou7 mischief, breaking door, &C. after one
nights reflection in custody of the Sheriff, he
concluded to pay up all damages and make
all amends in MS power, consequently no one
appeared to prosecute and he was set at lib
erty the Immediately procured a horse and
left the camp, declaring thai he would never
be seen IN 1t again. 22nd.-James Jones,
(Colored,) for stealing pistol fined 800
or 80 days in Jail failed to pay and went to
jail. 24th.-Edward Donihue, assault with
pistol on the person of R. Z. Myers, plead
guilty, and fined $50. This is rather queer
case, in which the defendant had determined
TO take the law in his own hands, hang his
victim and make him tell where two saddles
were concealed that had been lost the night
before. Myers established his innocence by
the mouths of many witnesses.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-06-25

ANOTHER QUARTZ MILL:-A 1O-stamp
quartz-mill, with q steam engine, boiler, tools,
and all the appliances for working, arrived
on the Pacific, and was transferred to the
steamer Wilson G. Hunt on Saturday, for
The South Boise mines. This mill was man
ufactured to order in San Francisco, and is
of the upper country. Col. H. H. Raymond
has it in charge and will push 1t through as
fast as possible. The country into which this
mill is going is noted for roughness, high
mountains and deep gorges, but feet owners
in that section with an indomitable will. have
dug out a passable gateway for vehicles, and
Alturas will soon be noted among the rich
counties of Idaho. The weight of Col. Ray
monds machinery amounts to about 10000
pounds. [0reso nian, June 18th.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-06-25

CURIOUS INCIDENT AT A LAUNCH.-A Gin
cinpati paper thus reports IN incident at the
launch of the ironclad Catawba in that city ::
At the foot Of Butler street great crowd
was gathered, and though those standing
near the waters edge were repeatedly order
ed way, they returned whenever the police
men we're called elsewhere. At the moment
the vessel was fully in the water an immense
wave rolled shoreward, instantly submerging
one or two hundred people, and carrying
many of them off their feet. As it retreated
sight once ludicrous and terrifying was pre-
scented. Women and children were crawling
up the muddy bank, wildly cIutching at each
others heels; men were founderng on their
backs, and one individual carried off by the
undertow, was frantically hugging log, al
ternately floating and burrowidg in the mud,
as the surf advanced and receded. Fortu-
nately, the first wave was the largest and
most sudden, and all the bathers against their
will scrambled out of danger.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-06-25
(C0mmunicated.)
A TaIl.Race FLUNG.

ED. NEwS-Having been on this coast Is
years, engaged in mining greater portion
Of tho time in nearly all the mining camps
of California, and having observed all the I'M
provements in mining, and seen nothing so
advantageous to the placer miner as a large
tail race or fume TO take away taiIings from
the $tuices and since my arrival in this Ba-
sin, having became convinced that there are
immense treasures of hidden wealth in the
beds and bars of the creeks.-I propose to
call attention to the advantages of construct
ing general tall-race down Moores creek.
feel safe in saying that the mines of Boise
Basin, are not surpassed in richness on this
coast, and after examining the several drain
races along Moore 5 creek, am convinced
that ample fall can be obtained for race, if
made sufficiently large, to carry off all the
tailings from all the claims Of the bars, banks,
bills, gulches, and creek beds If this mining
district, and those adjacent and dep6sit them
in another resting place in Boise river.
In California, tail-races or fumes, are made
a sourcen0s profit, the grades varying from
2 i inches to the rod. and all Of them
ads purpose for which they are de-
sls Hereiore, think tail-race WITH Ell
th4 he grades mentioned would prove
successful in this district. hope this matter
may be looked into, and if found practicable
it can be pushed forward and completed be-
fore the commencement of another mining
season. From prospects obtained in the bar
and bed of Moore'S creek, it is evident that
the best diggings in the camp are being COW
cred up with taiIings, and that the creek will
pay the entire distance, that it would be nee
essary to build fume, thus opening new
resources and new claims, hitherto worthless
and unproductive. Al. ]. G.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-06-25
FoUNrALN HOUSE.

Main street, one door below Poujade TT
TNYERYTHNG new, clean and neat yus<|
II butter aud milk the best of bread FRESH
pastry. The cuisine, under the sur meat and
Johnson private rooms; and with p orvision Of
and every desire to please, the Propr Ijt servants
her friends and the public that the toes ASSUMES
the best in town. Charges reason tnbie shall be
''A able.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-06-25
ROSENBERG's NEW
p9~ % IA q ID MR- Ez :
IN BUENA VISTA CITY

IN BUEN VISTA CITY. a .#--
THE Undersigned respectfully informs his
i Friends, Customers ard the public generally
that he has just opened a New Store in the above
place on Main street, Opposite Mr.. Aliens store
consisting Of Groceries, Provisions Liquors, Mi
ner's implements, Clothing and Fancy Goods. In
addition to the above which he has removed from
idaho city, fine stock of Havana Cigars, Tobae-
CO. Books, Stationery, Cutlery, Perfumeries, Am
nutrition Confectionery, and 1000 other things too
numerous to mention. All Of which he offers for
sale at Idaho city prices na-People Of Buena
Vista City and vicinity will do well to examine his
stock and prices, as 10y 50 doing they will save
time, trouble and expense in running to town.
3Stf M. ROSENBERG.
Buena Vista City, June 1lth, 1864.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-06-25

EARLY FRUIT Ripe apples and grapes
Of this seasons produce have made their APP
pearance in Visalia, Tuare county, Cal.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-11-24
THE CONFESSIONS AND EXPERIENCE
OF AN INVALID.

Published for the benefit, and as CAU-
TION TO YOUNG MEN and others, who
suffer from Nervous Debility, Premature
Decay of Manhood, &c, supplying at the
same time Tue MEANS OF SELF-CURE. BY
one who has cured himself after undergoing
considerable quackery. BY enclosing post
paid addressed envelope single copies may
be had of the author.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq,
Brooklyn, Kings CO., N. Y.
June 2, l664.-ly.
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lis Exemption from State or Nil
niciDai Taxation,

But aside from all the advantages we have
enumerated, special Act of Congress er-
enpts all bonds and Treasury notes from
local taxation On the average. this exemp-
ton is worth about two per cent. per an
mum, according TO the rate Of taxation in va
rious parts of the country.
1t is believed that no securities offer SO
great inducements 10 lenders as those issued
by the government. Ia all other forms oi
indebtedness. the faith or ability of private
parties or stock companies or separate COM
muniiies only, is pledged for payment
while the hole property ofthe country is held
20 secure the discharge OF all the obligations
of the Uuited States.
While the go.erRment offers the most lib
eral terms for its loans, it believes that the
very strongest appeal viii be to the loyalty
and patriotism of the people
Duplicate certificates will be issued for al
deposits The party depositing must endorse
upon the original certificate the denomina
lion of notes required, and whether they are
to be issued in blank or payable to order
When so endorsed it must be left with the
officer receiving the deposit, to be Forwarded
to the Treasury Department.
Subscriptions will be received by th'
Treasurer of the United States, at Washing
ton. the several Assistant Treasures AM
designated Depositaries and by the
First National Bank of Scranton Pa.
Second National Bank Of Scranton, Pa.
and by all National Banks which deposita
ries Of public money, and all
| RESPECTABLE BANKS AND BANKERS
throughout the country will give further in
formation and
Afford eUery Facility 10 Subscribers.
September l, 1864.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-11-24
Convertible into Six per Cent. $50 Gold
Bond.

In addition to the very liberal interest on
the notes for three years, this privilege of
conversion is now worth about three per cent
per annum, for the current rate go Bonds
is not less than nine per cent. premium,
and before the war the premium on six per
cent L. S. stocks was over twenty percent.
1t will be seen that the actual profits on this
loan, at the present market rates, is not less
than ten per cent. per annum.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-11-24
z5uSElkiil WooIen Factory.
CaEding, Spinning, Weaving
AND
CLOTEs Dss ESSENG.
CLOTEg DIR EsSENG.

The subscriber respectfully gives notice to
the inha btanls Of Monroe and Pike Counties,
Pa. and the adjoining counties OF New Jer-
sey, that he has rebuilt Il nd refiited the old
esta blished WOODEN Factory at BushkIIl, Pa.
and is now prepared to finish aIl work en-
trusted 10 him in a Superior manner. He is
prepared with proper machinery to manufac-
ture all kinls and colors OF broad and narrow
cloth, promptly and neatly. Country card
ing attended To at SIX cents per pound cash,
and seven cents If charged.
Wool will be taken and returned by the
subscriber once in two weeks to aud from the
following places, VIZ: at Peters store, Mar
shalls Creek, J. ID. Labar's aud \. d. Freese's
stores. Shawnee, at either of The Stores in
Srroudsburg, Burd's mill Stroud township,
WalIace's or Pinchott's stores in Milford,
Kinncy's or McCariy's stores at Dineman's
Ferry, at Nyce's & Peters store, Egypt
Mills, at Decker's Hotel in Lehman Tsp.
Wool-the highest cqsh price paid for
wool. -Four Carding machines in running
order, enables him to card wool at all hours.
The subscriber has a quantity of Broad
Cloths on hand, the purchase OF which he
superintended III person during hls recent
trip TO England, which he VII. exchange Tor
wool and allow the highest market price.
Thankful for past faYors, he hopes TO re-
ceiye, as he is determined to merit, liberal
| share of patronage.
MATTHEW PROCTOR.
June 2, 1864.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-11-24
ShoFiifff's Sale,

BY virtue of writ of ven. ex. de terris to
me directed, issued ont of the Court of Com
mon Pleas OF Monroe County, | viii expose
70 sale, at public venduc, on
Saturday the l0Ab Of December,
next, at two O'Clock in the afternoon at the
Conrt House, in the borough of Stroudsburg,
the following described real estate, to wit:
A certain tract or piece ofIand situate in
Paradise township, Monroe Comfy, contain
ing
Thirty Acres,
more OF less, all timber land, adjoining lands
of Samuel Hiilyard. Jacob Hillyard, John
Storm and others.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property of IIenry Bush and Frederick Gil
bert, Administrators of Nicholas Bush, de-
ceased, and 10 be sold by me for cash.
LINFORD MARSH, Sheriff.
Shcrif's Office SirouJsburg,
Nov. II, I554
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T. S. 7-30 Loan.

The Secretary of the Treasury gives no
tice that subscriptions will be received fol
Coupon TreasuryN otes, payable three year.
from Aug. 18th, 1864, with semi-annual in
terest at the rate of seven and three-tentbs
per cent. per principal and inter.
est both to be paid in lawful money.
These notes will be convertible at the op
tion of the holder at maturity, into six pei
cent gold bearing bonds, payable not les:
than five nor more than twenty years from
their date, as the Government may elect
They will be issued in denominations of $50,
500, $500, $1,000, and $1,000, and all
subscriptions must be for fifty dollars or some
multiple Of fifty dollars.
The notes will be transmitted to the own
ers free of transportation charges as soon af:
ter the receipt of the original Certificates of
Deposit as they can be prepared.
As the notes draw interest from August
Is, persons making deposits subsequent TO
that date must pay the interest accrued from
date of deposit
Parties depositing twenty-five thousand
dollars and upwards for these notes at any
one time will be alloweda a commission of one
quarter of one per cent, which will be paid
by the Treasury Department upon the re-
ceipt Of bill for the amount, certified to by
the officer with whom the deposit was made
No deductions for commissions must be made