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National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16
BaSIlfuIness,

1t is not little difficult to define or to
describe bashfulness, saws Beecher,
although almost every one has probably
had some experience of it, We had orr
own I'LL OF it in childhood To walk into
room where company" was assembled.
and to do 1t erectly and naturally. was as
impossible as it would have been to fy.
The sensations of sensibility were dis
solving. Our backbone grew soft. our
knees lost their stiffness, the blood rush
ed to the head, and the sight almost left
our eyes. We have known something
OF pam IN after years, but few pangs have
been more acute than some suffeiings
from bashfnlness IN our earlier years.
1t is little singular that from our earli-
est recollection it was confined to social
circles, and was not felt in large crowds.
We could not face half dozen strangers
In parlor; but if sent on an errand from
the pew to the pulpit on Sunday, although
q good deal ruffled, we could make our
way up and back again with comparative
ease.
But bashfulness is not simply a result
OF excessive sensibility. 1t is, we sus-
pect, IN every case, an effect, as phre
nologists would phrase it, of unrepulated
ipprobativeness. A pride that satisfies
man with himself, quite irrespective
OF other peoples opinion, is not apt to
be accompanied 10y bashfulness. 1t is
the latent consciousness of others
thoughts about us that begins the mis-
chief. Not that one is aware of such a
process. 1t is too sudder too much
like an intuition. 1t is instant and per
vasive. The feet seem awkward. The
hands, poor offenders, do not know how
TO act. The lips stammer, and often
flood of tears, shed for no imaginable
reason, brings matters to a crisis.
AS one grows up, he gains assurance
by experience. LATHE by little he grows
into familiarity with the ways of society.
He gains confidence by success. Praise,
especially, invigolates courage. But
men continue bashful in some directions
all their lives long, aud we have known
few men who, all their lives long. seem
unable to overcome, in any considerable
degree, this weakness and error of their
childhood, but, even in long accustomed
duties, still suffer every day from BASH
fulness.
1t is shameful thing 10 abuse chill /
dren for t:midity and bashfulness. We
have witnessed cruel discipline which
treated the young as if it we're fault .
committed on purpose. Children should
De gently dealt with, encouraged, praised
Tor every effort in the right direction.
As TO adults, there is no cure By |
cnitvating self-esteem one may rise mp /
counteracting influence, but if, after .
middle LIE, one has not overcome this |
affection. we suspect that he rnr1st r,aka
up hls mind TO live and die with it.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

The LIQUOR Ggr rfo~--According to
Chicago papers, numerous sharpers in
law and whiskey are already actively en-.
gagged in Illinois in inventing expedients
for grading the provisions OF the new Ii
censc law of that State. An enterprisng
printing firm is said to be driving brisk
trade in the publication and sale of n
blank permit by which the wife authori-
zes the husband to drink liquor rs often
as he chooses, herself reliuquishing all
the claims arising therefrom under the
provision of the act. 1t is reported that
large numbers of these permits have
been sold to married topers, who expect,
when the time comes, to coax or compel
their wives into signing them.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16
The APPROACHING Transit OF v0nus.

Tho astronomical world 10 already hstir
busily preparing to observe this engross-
ng phenomenon. Tho passage OF the
splendid planet across tho suns face has
always been looked for with tho most IN
tense interest. The great Interest attach
ed by astronomers to n transit OF Venus
arises from its furnishing the most nc
curate means within our reach for deter
mining the suns horizontal paralax, ana
hence for determining the distance OF
the earth from the sun, and consequently
also the distances of all the other planets
The approaching transit does not occur
till December s, 1874 but as 1t ia indis-
pensable that the exact longitude OF every
station be almost perfectly known, the
stations fundamentally equipped, the IN
struments long and thoroughly tested,
temporary structures erected and, rs 1t
is eminently desirable that all the CO.
operators should net in preconcerted
harmony, there is no time to be lost in
making these maaifold arrangements.
Already the various nations Interested
are making preparations to send ont ex.
petitions.
n tluHnlb IhslN hcNtlHl i'ui'' "hh Wv
different observers must DO so stationed
that the sun will not set to them dur
ing these hours. Four stations will be oc-
cupied by British observers, and the
method to be followed is that of measur-
ing the absolute local times Of ingress
and egress during the stars transit. Cor
many is also to send out parties, fully
equipped, to four stations. Russia is TAX
ing active measures to supply chain of
observers at positions one hundred mile,
apart along the country extending from
Kamschatka to tho Black Sea; and the
French government, Notwithstanding its
crippled financial condition, will provide
for observations Mt st. Paul's Islands,
Amsterdam, Yokohama, Tahiti, Noumea,
Mascate and Suez.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16
FINANCIAL.
fOyeSftuent Securities

JAY CooKE * CO., are now selling, and recommend Al
profitable and safe investment for all classes the First
Mortgage 7-3O Gold Bonds of the Northern Paoif,
Railroad Company, bearing Seven and Three-Tenth,
per cent gold interest than per cent currency
and secured by first and only mortgage on tho entire
Road and equipments, and than I'll. 900 ores
of Land to mile of track 500 Acres of Laud to
each 5000 Bond The highest current price viii be
paid for U. s. FveTwentios and all other marketable
Securities received in exchange. Pamphlets, maps and
FULL formation, well the bonds themselves will be
furnished on application by JAY COOKE & Co. Phila-
dephia- New York and Washington, and by most Bank
and Bankers throughout the country
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16
The SpIpiR DAycr.-Among the extra.

The SpIpiR DANcE.-Among the extra,
ordinary effects that have been ascrineo
TO music, no ono hns been oftencr as
serted than its cure OF the poison OF the
Tarantula spider, In the northern parts
of Italy, sometimes persons are pit'en ny
Carye spider called Tarantuln. Al
certain periods Of the year the person
who has been once bitten feels pain
about the wounded part, which is accom-
panied with gloomy feelings, etc II
sprightly music If played, land certain
jig, called Tarantua is generally Played,
the patient gets up and begins to dance,
with irregular gestures; the qnickness
of the movement generally increases to n
certain degree, and the dance sometimes
continues for hours, without intermission.
At Inst the patient, fatigued and exhaus-
ted throws himself down on the foor, or
on a bed, etc. to recruit strength,nnd the
fl is over for the time. The remarkable
part is that this exertion OF dancing can
not be produced without music. The
true facts are, that the spider is in real
ity not poisonous, nor is it doubted that
it has any share in the illness. The dis
order, probably nervous or hysterical
affection, may arise from other causes,
in climate like that OF Italy.
That dance and exertion may bring re-
lief, is very probable. But ne doubt
whether music is jndispensihly needed.
The strange gestures and odd fancies
which the patients AZ supposed TO have
are in all probability dictated by preju-
diccs, love of singuarity, or the desire
to create establishment in the minds of
spectators, who are always numerous on
such occasions.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

MEssRs. GEo. T. RowELL & Co.. the
celebrated and popular New York Adj
vertising Agency engage to advertise in
gross and detail for large customers in a
better and cheaper mode than they can
do it themselves. This we sincerely be
lieve they can do, because it is their sole
business-Heir Specj0ly: because they
get space at lowest wholesale rates, and
because of their intimate and contiden-
tial relations with publishers. If we
wish to spend ten thousand dollars in
general advertising over the country
Notwithstanding our Dwn experience and
Knowledge of advert sing styles and of
rates, we would employ them under GER
tam directions. We would save money,
trouble, worry, and the business would
be done at least as well, if not better,
than we could do it ourselves Ame1'ican
Nnyita'Ucr'S' Rerietc and PiHs6ugi
Price Current
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

A New ROAD TO HEALTH has been
developed by DR.. J. WALLER, of Cali
fornia. 1t cuts right through all the old
fallacies of the faculty. His famous
CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BIrEERs ere work
ing wonders. The formula of this in
estimable Vegetable Medicine excludes
alcohol, mineral poisons and dangerous
narcotics. 1t is tonic of the prrest
character, with cathartic anti-bilous,
and general regulating properties.
Composed ofvegetable products gathered
on the Sierra Nevada, and other parts of
California, it is a medicine sue qeneriS,
without rival as remedy for dyspepsia
and all bilious and nervous disorders.
-TD,D
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

Melancholy Brenk-DoVn.-There are
lively break.downs that make an audience laugh and
there are sad and sorrowf brcakdowns that make
the kind hearted grleye, 10 the latter class belongs
the eneryAtiou Of body and mind which il usually
called general debility" or nervous weakness T"
and which, when neglected, too often terminates In
atrophy and death. wholesome indicated stimu-
liant Is the thing needed in Of this descrip
ton, and ,cnce and experience unite in pointing TO
PLANTATION BirrERs 0s the true specific Tho fact
that IL combines the properties Of an nyigorAnt with
those Of regulator aud Alternative in exactly the pro-
portions necessary to produce radical change in the
tone Of the system, and the action Of the digestive
and secretiye organs, IL an unanswernbo argume mt
III its favor as general restorative.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

MOTHERS who have daughters that
have weak lungs should arrest the disease
when 1t il in the incipisnt stages. II IL
indicated by a hacking cough, pains In
tho chest, difficulty of breathing, or OPP
preston of the lungs. II this be per
mitted TO run on, tubercles will form,
and consumption will be the result a
most valuable remedy will be found in
Aliens Lung Balsam to cure and chcc@
this disease in its first stage, AS an tx
pectomnt, il has no equal, For sale by
all Medicine Dealers. Com.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16
Song.

slipping, drifting with the tide,
All the summon twilight through,
While In heaven the stars abide,
In my heart sweet dreams Of YOU
Echoes following from tho shore
Seem the chorus OF our song,
supmer odors blown before
Float the tune along.
Shall we lingcr til the day
Paints the earth q thing divine ?
Spread the sail and haste away
Where the distant breakers shine ?
Held within their fearful grasp,
Would they crush w like a SHELF
Dying, dearest, in your clasp,
All would yet be well
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

CHApPED HANDS, face, rough skin, PIN
pies, ringworm, salt-rhcum, and other
cutaneous affections, cured, and the Skin
made soft and smooth, by using the
JUNIPER TAR Soar, made by CAswELL,
HAZARD & Co., New York. 1t is more
convenient and easily applied than other
remedies, avoiding the trouble of the
greasy compounds now IN use. - Com.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

In 1868, Captain -. of an artillery
company, of South Carolina, was killed
in battle in Virginia His body was
placed in a coffin, and this boxed up and
brought to the home of his family, nj
that time in Columbia. Itarrived about
one week after his death. On its arrival
his dog, that he had reared and petted
during his life, was at the front gate, and
approaching the house, began to smell
about, and manifested. CHI excitement.
When the coffin was re wed from the
heaIse, he ran under it, and followed it
into the house, between the pail bearers.
Although week had elasped since his
masters death, and his body was closely
encased in the coffin, this dog recognized
him by his sense of smell alone. When
the coffin was laid on the table in the
parlor, the dog laid under it, and remain
ed there eighteen hours, until the funeral
on the next day. Upon the day succeed
ing it was observed that the dog had
not been seen since the interment.
Search was made for him, and he was
found lying upon his late masters grave.
shivering in the cold rain. that had been
falling for some hours. He refused to
leave his position, and had to be til and
led home, where he was turned loose. In
a short time he was again missed. and
servant was sent to the cemetery, where
he was found in the former position. He
was carried home and chained up. He
now refused to eat or drink at all, and
only lay moaning. Upon the morning
of the third day he was found dead.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

We noticed in one of our exchanges
this week the statement of Dea. John
Hodgkins, of South jefferson, Me-,
whose son was cured of incipient con-
sumption by the use of JoHNsoN's ANo-
pyNE IMMINENT. We refer to this Mt
this time as tending to corroboratc the
statement we made last week in relation
to this Liniment as applied to consump-
ton. - Com.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

A SAD SToRy.-A horrible story is told
in letter from the district of Plotsk
Russia giving the particulars of n muir
der committed last November A landed
proprietor Of the district, while returning
to his home with 5000 roubles which he
had borrowed of neighbor, in his pos
session, was overtaken in n forest by n
masked man, who demanded his life or
his money. The money was given up,
and the man returned to his creditors
house to relate the misadventure, and
was induced to spend the night there.
On the next morning the host entered
bis sons room, and to his Consideration
saw, half hidden beneath the pillow of
the sleeper, loaded revolver and the
stolen package of $3.50 roubles. In n
transport of fury and shame the unfortu-
nate father seized the revolver and killed
his SON
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

Water, such as is fit to drink, COM
mands price in Madrid as high as soda
water in New York, as a summer beverage
is more sought after than wine, and peo-
Die like il better for having TO pay for it
Than if it cost nothing Ice is also scarce
there. liquefying snow from the noun
tain tops being about the best to be had.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

If Congress had employed as much
scientific skill in the arrangement of its
Reconstruction Policy at the close,
as the War Department did in the be
ginning of the war, in arranging for the
manufacture of what was called SHERI-
DAMS CAVALRY CONDITION PowDENs for
the use of the cavalry horses, no doubt,
the Union would have restored long ago.
-E'rcH010e.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

DESTRUCTION OF CHILDREN. Statistics
prepared by competent authorities show
that one child in every thirty weight is
bound to receive its death-stroke in
school Whose child it shall be that is
thus to be cut down, no one can predict
But bad ventilation, irregularity in diet,
disease-engendering attitudes, and other
causes, which come from attendance upon
school, are sure to cut down one child in
thirty-eight every year.
This terrible fact is not to be wondered
at when we consider the ignorance of the
laws of health on the part not merely of
those who control our schools, but of the
community at large. Is there no remedy
for this state of things ? Why would ii
Lot be good plan to subject every school
room to rigid sanitary inspection every
day by competent men
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

For BRONCHIAL, asthmatic and pull
monary complaints Broaca's B.yucAia,
T'oches,' manifest remarkable curative
properties. Com.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16
verify Ii Hath No Equal.
CONSERVATIVES READ!

Woud you cure that distressing Cough and lri,.
sNH that healthy Vi 'or TN lately planted in YOUR chsst
be too late. ' ' "'"fe II WIZ
Allen Lung Balsam is your hope It has beon triad
ny thousands snch a. yOu who nave been cur,d many
n the gratitude have lent thor names to us that sui
rlng humanity can read their evidence and believe
D"h experiment with new and unttied m ixfures van
cannot ah1rd H. bit Try at thu Invaluable article
can % found IN any Drug Store and at most oens.s
stores 1t is warranted 70 break up the mos
some Cough in ow hours 1t # too long etsn.,t
4 Is warranted TO give entire satisfaction in ali cases ~
Lung and Throat difficulties " IA 0'S'' u
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

Columbus discovered America but Is has been found
that the only economical Shoes for children are the Gel
ebrated SILVER TIPPED-never wear out at the toe
and are worth two pairs without TIP.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

By direction of the Gar of Russia n
decree has been issued making compul
sorry the use of the Russian language in
the primary schools of Poland.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

Dr. SAGE's CArARRH REMEDY. $500
reward for an incurahle case. Sold by
Druggists at 80 cents. 583.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

An agriculturalist says that the best
way to raise early popcorn is TO start
1t now. Put the company kind will do
in a corn-popper, and suspend in the
sun over pan of water till the shoots
grow out between the wires; then in the
spring set it out in the pots or beds. and
before June the popped corn will be
hanging in little paper bags all over the
branches.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

Mrs. Updyke, of Unadilla, came to
her death last week through tight lacing.
She ran up stairs rapidly and fell dead
on the top step, through the breaking
of a compressed blood vessel. She had
been married but two days.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

Tho following extract fror little book on Chr1n-
c Diseases by r. V. PIERCE, NJ d, of Buffalo, y. Y.
Our readers receive this interesting and useful little
book postpaid by enclosing postage stamp to the
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

Tine British expedition operating against
the Looshias of India, attacked force of
the latter and inflicted considerable loss
upon them. The expedition also suffered
some loss, having four men killed and a
few wounded.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

Have you seen the CABLE SCREW WIRt. Pot. =,
shoes Millions are bong worn an say they ar. the
easiest and best Shoe made. Look out for the
ent Stamp. A II others are base limitations
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

B:FRAILROAD BONDS. Whether
you wish to buy or sell, write to CHARLES
". HAssLER, No. Wall St, New York.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16
Pin, Tape, and other Worms

the system Of so many thousands ar. .asctt1 d,
s;royed and removed Says a distinguished rta,
ogiSt There is scarcely an individual upon the 6.s7f.
earth whose body exempt from the presence of a--
1t s not upon the healthy elements Of ,he baa,t.ls
worms exist, but upon the diseased hum5rs ana ,rf
deposits that breed these living monsters Of d.eis.
No system Of Medicine, u, veTmiflges. no arhsrr.
ties vii free the system IRON worms Ike ,hes. l..
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

Pants and Minerals such as Plumbers, Tyre settlers,
Gold-beate0, and Miners, as they adyanc. 10 be vii
he subject to paralysis Of the Bowels To guard against
This take dose of WALKER VINEGAR BirTls5 oa..
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

For InAammntory mud ChronIc nL..

mntt-m and Gnui, Dyspepsia or Indigestion. Bio,
Remiitent and Intermittent Fryers, Disease, al IN.
Blood, Liver, kdueys and Bladder, these B.ust,b ~,
been most successful, Such Diseases are c,Is.. y,
Initiated Blood which IS generally produced by dsr..
ment of the Digestive Organs
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16
Cleanse the Initiated Blood q

find is impurities bursting through the skin 10 pirp.,
Eruptions or Sores; cleanse it when yal ind II AS.
structed and sluggish IN the veins cleans. twsrt,
foul your feelings will tel YOU when Keen die ii
pure and the health Of the system viii follow
Graf fuI thousands proclaim Nmsstr Dr.
TINS the mos, wonderful lnygoraut that ever sustained
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

GEN rs Wanted.-Ageute make woFy i .H H..
"a work for u than at anything else. Parton vrs
n NIL..AD.- !. - IL IL EnLli.le-.. H--l.n- N-
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16
DR.. walkers California vinegar Bittcrs

Directions.-Take OF the Btter' on eorg r. 3'-
at gh from A half to and one hall vines a,-,
Eat good uourishins food, such as beet s'eaN E-.
chop, yenison, roast beef, and vegetables ana -
outdoor exercise. They are composed OF pufeF ''''
able ingredients, and contain no spirit -,
JWALKER, Prop'r Il II McDONAIO&v"'
Druss sts aud Gen Agts. San Francisco an Ne" l--
AZ SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS & pEALhN'-
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-02-16

s.sp@S A MONTH.-Horse and ou'at W. ssl, W.
'+PsB ~ Address NOVEL; w.