fanner's JUjmrtineut
Another Mode of Planting Potatoes.
For two years we liave been trying to in
duce some of our readers to try an experiment
in the cultivation of potatoes, but whether we
have been successful or not we have no means
of knowing, as 110 person has reported progress.
There is no crop that litis paid so well the past
season as potatoes, and there is no crop so
certain or so easily raised. Potatoes have been
a legal tender in this market ever since free
bank money began to depreciate, at one dollar
and fifty cents a bushel. There is 110 crop that
may be raised so easily as potatoes, nor one
that can be raised more profitably. \\ ith the
hopes that some of the readers of the Courier
may be induced to try the experiment the
coming season, and report the results, we again
publish the plan for raising this indispensable
vegetable.
Let the fanner or the gardener select some
refuse lot, or part of a lot, of sod ground. Do
not plow it, but when planting time comes, say
between the 10th of May and first of June,
place potatoe cuttings on the grass of the said
ground, from 12 to 18 inches apart, using
about the same amount, or perhaps a little
more seed than is used in the ordinary way of
planting. Cover the ground thus sown with
coarse straw, corn stalks, leaves, or any refuse
matter of the kind, to a depth of (5 to 10
inches—-just enough to kill the grass and prevent
it growing. The potatoe vines will find their
way through this covering without difficulty,
and form a mat, which will prevent the straw
or other covering from being blown off by the
wind. Potatoes planted in this way will need
no plowing or hoeing. In the fall, when the
vines are killed with frost, take a strong rake
and-uncover the potatoes, which will lie found j
covering the ground, large, dry, and clean 1
enough for the dinner kettle without washing.'
The ground will be found to have lost none of '
its virtue, but will, in fact, be enriched by the )
process. The labor prescribed, it will be seen,'
is much less than will be required by the old
method of plowing, planting, hoeing and
digging. The result will be, in nine cases out
of ten, a much larger crop of much nicer
potatoes —and w hat is better still, they will not
be subjected to the rot.
Almost every farmer has stacks of straw
which have been run over by his stock during
the winter, and which is of no use except for
this purpose. Why not at least try this simple
experiment ? Its cost is trifling, except for the
seed.
Farmers of Tippecanoe, how many of you
will give the experiment a fair trial—measure
your ground, and report the the result for the
information of the rest of the readers of the
Courier ? Select two spots of ground, if you
choose—one wet and the other dry—so as to
meet the season. If the season should be dry,
your wet ground will be more likely to succeed ;
if the season be wet, your dry ground will pro
duce the best. Several farmers and gardeners
pomised to try the experiment last year, but
we have heard of none that did so. For your
encouragement we will state that we have our
selves raised at the rate of over nine hundred
bushels of potatoes to the acre by this simple
method. A big story, but true notwithstand
ing. If this table vegetable should command
the price of the past winter, we presume our
farmer readers would be satisfied with one
third of that amount, and make more money
at that than by raising corn.— Lafayette (In
diana) Courier.
ULTIMATE EFFECTS OF GUANO. —The great
■value of guano as an application to worn or
exhausted soils is very generally couceded,
especially when usc-d in giving poor land a start,
so that a course of rotation and cropping can
be commenced with encouraging results. But
further observation and experience are needed
to show whether it can be depended upon year
after year for the fertilizing of the farm, the
same as barn-yard manure. We find this
subject started in the Piedmont (Ya.) Whig, a
paper containing editorial articles of value to
the agriculturist. It is well known that guano
lias beeD the great manure for the renovation
of the exhausted soils of that section, and that
its use and value is probably better understood
there than elsewhere in the country.
The law of action and reaction is applicable
to the soil, as well as to all else in nature. —
" Everything stimulated or excited to an
unusual degree of action, must suffer a corres
ponding depression after the excitement is
over." And all ammoniacal manures seem to
have an active, stimulating effect, perceived
almost immediately in the increased growth of
the products of the soil to which it is applied.
This is illustrated, and also its ultimate results,
in a case mentioned by Liebig, and referred to
by our authority. The vine-growers of one of
the principal Rhine wine regions made a disco
very by means of which they doubled their
crop of grapes.
Unfortunately, in a year or two, their specific
not only failed to accomplish the purpose
expected, but their crops dwindled away
almost to nothing. They had stimulated their
vines by manuring them with shaving of horn,
which coutains a large quantity of ammonia ;
and when the re-action came, the product fell
as far below the medium standard as it had
for a year or two been above it. The vines,
too, were permanently injured by this treatment,
and were never restored to their original con
dition. Another case is related of a Virginia
gardener who, when guano was first introduced,
made a trial of it upon some rose bushes.
" The consequence was such a development
of flowers as no one had ever seen before.—
The trees were loaded with a profusion of roses,
of the finest quality. But it soon became
mauifest that it was only a temporary excite
ment, soon to be succeeded by a corresponding
depression. The trees never recovered fully
from the shock which they had received, and
Some of them perished outright."
From this it would appear that on perennial
plants, the continual application of guano
produces very injurious effects in the end, but
these effects would probably be much less on
annuals, renewed from year to year, like the
grain crops. But still some results must be
produced, and this it should be made the object
of careful experiment to ascertain. There can
be no question, however, of the importance of
this manure to the country, and everything
going to show how it can best be employed,
and giviDga better understanding of the results
which may be expected, will be of value.—
.Rural New Yorker.
Manure is the capital upou which farmers
do business ; and the man who teaches them
how to obtain it at a reasonable rate, and iu
au'.Ticieut quantities, does the public better
serv.ee, than if he lectured the live-long do von
copper and silver mines, and amused their
.epy hours with golden dream-.
iJliscdloneone.
ipema'ZE mmmmj.
THIS school, under the charge of the Misses HANSON,
is held in the north end 01 the Ward House, iu the
room formerly occupied by I.aporte, Mason A Co.
Miss EMMA HANSON will join her sisters iii a few days
and in future will give instruction in the French language
in tiie school.
The school year will consist of four quarters, of eleven
weeks each. The summer vacation commencing in July,
and ending in September.
TERMS, !'EK DL' AKTFU :
First Clans —To include the elementary English )
branches,and the study of the Latin language, t
Second Class —To include the more advanced stu-)
dies of the English branches, with Mathematics, > #9 00
and the study of Latin and French,. )
Third Class —To include Mathematics, Mental i
and Moral Philosophy, Rhetoric, Botany, Ac... sl2 00
with I.a tin and French, )
Each pupil will bring with her a desk and chair. There
will lie no extra charges whatever.
Music. —lnstruction on the Piano, with use of insri-u
--nu-ut. will be given by Miss REBECCA D. HANSON, at flO
per quarter, and us soon as arrangements now in progress
can be completed.a class in vocal music will lie formed.
LECTURES oil Rhetoric. Moral and Intellectual Philo
sophy, and the higher branches of English composition,
will also l>e delivered once or twice in each week.
The aim of the Teachers will be to impart a thorough
knoirledge of the studies pursued, and to give a tone and
character to their School which will recommend it to the
confidence of the community.
The next Quarter will commence on Monday, April 30.
They beg leave to refer to the following named gentle
men : —ltt. Rev. ALONZO POTTER, Bishop of the Diocese of
I'enn'a, Philadelphia ; Rev. Dr. MACLEAN, President of the
College of New Jersey, Princeton.
Hon. DAVID WILMOT, G. F. MASON, Esq., C. L. WARD,
Esq., Hon. GEOROE SANDERSON, D. F. BAKSTOW, Esq.,
Col. J. F. MEANS. Towanda.
Towcuda, March 21, 1855.
Important Scientific Discovery!
BUTMAN'S POLYTROPIIE, for Baldness
and thinness of Hair, a magic restorative of the hu
man hair on bald heads—removing and preventing dan
druff, and causing the hair to grow luxuriantly, and pre
venting it from turning gray. Containing no Alcohol or
Oils of any kind.
This is the most valuable discovery for the purpose ever
Introduced into this place. There are anumberof gentle
men of this Borough, who have used it, and are willing to
testify to its excellent restorative qualities. lam willing
to warrant it to give satisfaction to those using it accord
ing to directions.
For sale by S. COOPER, Barber and Hair Dresser, in
the basement of the Ward House, Towanda.
Towanda, March 28, 1855.
To the Citizens of Bradford County.
j)()()K. BINDING.—S. WELLS resjx-ct
-11 fully informs the inhabitants of Bradford County that
he still continues the BOOK BINDING busiuess, in the
village of Binghamton. and is ready to attend to anything
iu his line that may be entrusted to his eare.
Particular attention will lie given to the binding of Mu
sic. Magazines, Law Books, Ac. Everything will be done
promptly, and in the neatest and most durable manner.
■ Bindery in the Third Story, over Messrs. Harring
tons' Store, opposite the Post Office.
th' As there is no Bindery in Bradford county, for the
accommodation of the public arrangements have been
made by which Books left at the office of the " Bradford
Reporter will be forwarded to me, and returned, without
extra expense.
Binghamton, March 31, 1855. n-42
LOOK OUT FOR ROBBERS!
r I). GOODENOUGH respectfully in
•l • forms all those that are entitled to Land Warrants
under the act of March 3,1855, that he is now prepared
with all necessary forms to meet every case. lie would
also say to those who cannot conveniently come to Towan
da, that by sending him a statement of the nature of their
claims he will make out the necessary papers that can be
executed by them before the'nearest Justice of the Peace.
He would also say, beware of t.avellmg speculators.
His terms are 50 cents down, and $5 after the warrant
is received. Towanda. March 21, 1855.
DISSOLUTION. —The Copartnership here
tofore existing between the subscriliciu, under the
name of I. L. A H.L. LAMEREAUX, A Co., is this day
dissolved by mutual consent of all parties. The business
of said firm" will hereafter be carried on by I. L. A H. L.
LAMEREAUX, at the old stand. Notes and' Book accounts
of the late firm are left in the hands of I. L. A U. L. Lam
ercaux. and must be settled forthwith.
I. L. LAMEREAUX, D. C. HALL,
H. L. LAMEREAUX, C. S. RUSSELL.
Towanda, Jan. 20,1855.
DR. JOHN M'INTOSH, SE&GEON
DENTIST, HAS RETURNED. Office next door
to Mercur's store, and over Alexander's Clothing Store,
Main street, Towanda. February 24,1855.
JAMES MACFARLANE, A TTORNE Y
AT LA IV, TOWANDA, PA. Occupies the Office, in
the Union Block, formerly owned by John C. Adams Esq.
He will attend to procuring Bounty Land Warrants
and Pensions. March 22, 1855.
H. J. MAOILL P. D. MORROW.
MADILL k MORROW, A TTORNE YS
AND COUNSELLORS AT LA IV, —Offioe
over Mercur's Store. Towanda, Pa.
Towanda, April 2,1855. n-43-tf
D'A. OVERTON, A TTORNE Y AT
LA IV. Office in the second story of the Union
Block, over the office of James Macfarlane.
DR. E. H. MASON, PHYSICIAN AND
SURGEON, offers his professional services to the
people of Towanda and vicinity. Office at his residence
on Pine street, where he can always be found when not
professionally engaged.
FALL AND WINTER GOODS!!
BURTON KINGSBERY, is now prepared to offer to-his
customers and the public generally, a large and com
plete stock of FALL A WINTER GOODS. His stock has
been selected with unusual great care, and is superior for
style and quality than have ever before been offered to the
public—and such a combination of very low prices that
we are sure cannot fail to please the closest observer
Amongest his assortment may be found French Merinos,
Delaiues, Cashmeres, Thibet-cloths, Gighams, Fine Wors
ted plaids, Silk Poplin, Alapacas, Calicos, Fine and heavy
Irish Linens, Cotton Pillow Casings, Brown and Bleached
Muslin, Sack Flannel, Broad Cloths A CassimeresAc.
C CLOTHING—An assortment, may be had
) cheap at PLIIXNEY'S.
i LL PERSONS indebted to Montanyes &
A. JL Co.will do well to call andjmako payment,otherwise,
necessity will compel them to send a call that will be
more expressive. March 1, 1855.
NEW ARRANGEMENT AT THE EAGLE FOUNDRY!
I. X.. 6l H. TM. LAMORBAT7X,
HAVING purchased the entire interest of the other
members of the late firm of I. L. A H. L. Lamoreux
A Co. in the " Eagle Foundry," in the south part of the
borough of Towanda. will still continue the business of
said firm, and manufacture to order and keep constantly
on hand a large assortment of the following articles :
MACHINERY of all kinds, including Mill Irons, Mill
Gearings: the Rose and Johnson Water-wheel, Ac. Ac.
STOVES—Box, Coal, Cooking and Parlor Stoves, of all
kinds, sizes and prices.
PHOUGIIS—North Branch, Nos. 1, 5, and 7; Blacthley
Nos. 1 and 2 ; Binghamton, Wayne County, Excelsior,
side-hill and corn ploughs, Ac.
Corn Shelters and Straw Cutters; Wagon boxes, sleigh
shoes, plough points, gearing for chain pumps, grind
stones, and other article.s too numerous to mention.
Haiing secured as Superintendents, J. B. IRVINE in the
machine shop, and ROBERT McCrrcnEON in the moulding
department, the firm feel confident that they can manu
facture and repair all kinds of machinery in as workman
like a manner and on as easy terms as any establishment
this side of New York.
ear Steam Engines will be repaired satisfactorily on
short notice.
Particulas attention will be paid to the Pattern depart
ment, and all orders fulfilled on the shortest notice.
The attention of Farmers is called to J. B. Irvine'e cele
brated EXCELSIOR PLOUGH, which took the first pre
mium at the Bradford county Agricultural Fair of 1853.
Also to the elevated oven EAGLE STOVE, the best stove
in use.
With the above the firm have connected a
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Establishment,
and will be at all times ready to manufacture, repair and
do job work, and will keep constantly on hand assortments
in all branches of their business.
We call the public attention to the following facts :
We use the Ralston Iron, which is acknowledged to be
more durable and strong than any other.
Our stove plates are thicker and stronger than any of
foreign manufacture, and persons purchasing stoves of us
can have them repaired on short notice by calling on as,
without going to the expense of haviug new patterns.
Farmers would save time and expeuse by purchasing
ploughs of us, as they would not be troubled for points, as
in the case of foreign ploughs.
ILOld Iron, Brass, Copper, Pewter, Ac., taken in exchange
for manufactures or work.
*3-All would do well to call and examine before pur
chasing elsewhere.
Towanda. February 15,1855.
FLOUR !—IOO bbls. choice brands, super
fine FAMILY FIXHTR, just received, for sale whole
wale or retail by feb22 BAILEY A NKVIXS.
GROCERIES. —A large,stock just received
—consisting of Sujrars, Tea. Coffee, Molasses, Fish,
Ac. Ac-, of superior quality Mr sale at reduced prices. i
March 15, 1855. BURTON KIXGSBEIIY. I
fttisrellaiuone.
pLOCK & WATCH REPAIRER-The
\J nudersigued is constantly receiving frc-in Ntw-\ ork
by Express, new additions to his Stock of Wgtebes, Clocks,
Jewelry. Silver ware, and Fancy Goods, comprising in
part—Gold and Silver I.ever, L'Epine and Plain Watches,
with a full and complete assortment of Fine Gold Jewelry,
such as Gold chains, Lockets, Bracelets, Gold Pens, Keys,
Breast-Pins, Ear-Rings, Finger-King's, etc. etc. Also, a
large variety of Silver ware .such as Table and Tea Spoons,
Cream spoons, Butter knives, Salt spoons. Spectacles, to
gether with an extensive ussortment of Plated Ware—All
of which will lie sold very low for CASH.
CLOCKS. —A large assortment Clocks just received, of
all descriptions, ranging in prices from 75 cents to Fifty
Dollars.
t_ Watches repaired on short notice, and WARRANTED
to run well. Also, all kinds Clocks repaired.
W. A. C. would l>eii leave to say, that he is prepared to
execute the most difficult Jots, such as can be done at no
other Shop short of New-York citv.
W. A. CHAM BERLIN.
Towanda, February 1,1855.
I 00KING GLASS PLATES CUT AND
JA fitted f> r any size, to lie had at the Jewelry Store of
Feb. I, M 55. W. A. CHAM BERLIN.
HANG OUT THE BANNER!!
A "HORSE! A HORSE! my kingdom
- JQI for a horse and customers to take away the
MHT ■I'JN, goods. Notwithstanding the late disastrous
£--/ J} fires, M. WARNER IS HIMSELF
And at No. 1 Brick Row you'll find
Most anything that's in his line.
From a "cambric needle of the finest kind.
To a jewelled watch of eighteen karat fine;
Clocks which keep time accurate and true;
Breast pins of every styie and hue,
Gold, silver, steel and "plated chains.
Selected with the greatest pains,
Finger rings, MY GOSH, why what a pile
Of every shape and every style.
To suit "the old, the young, the grave, the gay,
May there l>e seen in elegant array.
And WARNER, who is himself a "host,"
Is always ready and at his post.
To wait upon his customers and all
Who chance upon 'iin to give a call.
So witli good advice make up your minds
To call ou him and there you'll find
Such sights, my eyes! Of what a view!
Jewelry of every style and hue.
*_ Don't mistake the place. No. 1, Brick Row, where
he is prepared to do all kind* of
JOB-WORK,
in his line of business, at the cheapest rates that can pos
sibly be afforded. He will also sell his jewelry at 20 TKR
CENT, LOWER than was ever before offered in this market.
fW Call and sec. A. M. WA RNEK.
Towanda, January 1855.
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t(W Persons wishing to engage in their sale, will receive
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with™ Directions to persons disposed to act as Agents,"
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ROBERT SEARS, PUBLISUER,
DISSOLUTION. —The co-partnership here
tofore existing between S. FKI-TON and E. T. Fox is
this day dissolved by mutual consent. The notes and ac
counts of said firm are in the hands of E. T. Fox, who can
generally lie found at S. Felton's store, or at the " Ward
House." Those interested will please take notice that the
accounts, Ac. must be settled immediately.
S. FELTOX,
November 11,1854. E. T. FOX.
S. FELTOX would most respectfully inform his old cus
tomers and the public generally that he will still continue
the LIQUOR BUSINESS at the old stand, and that he is
now receiving large additions to his stock, direct from first
hands in New-York, which he will be most happy to sell
on the most reasonable terms. He is also agent for the
sale of" Binghamton Ale," a supply of which he keeps al
ways on hand and for sale cheap.
Towanda, November 11, 1854.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
John W. Wilcox,
HAS located his establishment on Main Street, on door
North of the " Ward House," and will continue the
manufacture of BOOTS A BHOES, as heretofore.
He has just received from New-York a large assort ment
of Womans' Childrens' and Misses' Shoes, which are offer
ed at low prices. The attention of the laidies is particu
larly directed to his assortment, comprising the following
new styles:—Enamelled Jenny Lind gaiter boots ; do.
shoes ; black lasting and silk gaiter ; walking shoes, bus
kins, Ac. Misses' gaiters and shoes, of exerv description.
A large variety of Childrens' fancy gaiters, boots A shoes
of all kinds.
For the Gentlemen, almost every style of gaiters and
shoes. This stock has been personally selected with care,
and he believes he can offer superior articles at reasonable
prices.
4T The strictest attention paid to MANrriCTURiNO,
and he hopes by doing work well to merit a continuance
of the liberal patronage he has hitherso received.
Towanda, Feb. 1,1855.
GREAT BARGTIN^TTf
At the New Store, opposite the Court House.
BAILEY A KEVINS, WHOLESALE A RETAIL
IN PROVISIONS, GROCERIES, YANKEE NOTIONS, TOYS,
FRUIT, CONTECTIONARY, WILLOW WARE, AC., the largest
and most comprehensive assortment, and the longest ex-
Eerlence of any dealers in Northern Pennsylvania. We
ave arrangements by which we can take advantage of the
city and Western Markets, and are thereby enabled to of
fer good bargains. Call aDd try us.
Below we name a few of the articles that may always
be found in our stock :
PROVISIONS.
Flour, Buckwheat Flour, Rye Flour, Corn Meal, Feed,
Pork, Hams A Shoulders, Mackerel, Codfiish, Shad, Lake
Trout, Pickeled and Smoked Herring, Cheese, Rice, Beans,
Potatoes, Butter, Lard, Crackers, Ac.
GIIOCERIES.
Black and Green Tea, Rio and Java Coffee, Chocolate,
Cocoa, Sugar, Molasses, Syrup, Ginger, Pepper, Spice,
Cloves, nutmegs, Mace cinamon. Ground Mustard, Pepper
Sauce, Soda, Saleratus, Cream Tartar, Sperm and Tallow
Candles, Bar Soap, Vinegar, Starch, Ac.
FRUIT.
Prunes. Citron, Figs, Eng. Currants, Raisins, Dried
Peaches, Dried Apples, Almonds, Pecan nuts, Prazil nuts,
Grenoble and Madeira Walnuts, Pea nuts, Chestnuts, Ac.
German. French and American Toys, Fancy Goods, Tin
wagons, rocking horses, boys' sleighs, China and pewter
toy tea setts, dolls, trumpets, accordions, harmonicas—
Glass, paper and wood inlaid work boxes and toilet cases,
toy bureaus, secretaries, writing desks—-plain and em
broidered work baskets, knitting, do. pearL ivory, papier
mache and leather port moniaes, wallets and purses, ivory,
horn and worn! pocket combs, toilet combs, ivory fine
combs, pocket inkstands, pocket and small fancy mirriors,
tobacco and sunff boxes, cigar cases, perfumery and hair
oils, Ac.
Brooms, rnopsticks, clothes pins, bench screws, willow
clothes baskets and market baskets, sugar and spice boxes.
CANDY OF ALL KINDS.
Dairy and table Salt, Salina, do., etc. Country dealers
supplied at a small advance from New York prices.
*3* Most kinds of country produce taken in exchange
for goods. BAILEY A KEVINS.
Towanda, Febrnar 1, 1y855.
ROCERIES—CaII and see our Brown,
VTorushed, Coffee and Pulverized Sugars ; Fine Young
Hyson A Black Teas—warranted a superior article, or the
money refunded—for sale cheap by B. KINGSBERY.
FLOUR ! FLOUR !—SO barrels Su|>erfine
FLOUR, just received and for sale bv
Jan. 31,1855. MONTAS'YES A CO- ]
fUcbical.
AYER'S PIIIS.
A XI) CHERRY PECTORAL.-—The fol
lowing remedies are offered to the public its the l>est,
most perfect, which medical science can afford. AVER'S
CATHARTIC PILI.S have been prepared with the utmost
skill which the medical profession of this age possesses,
and their effects show they have virtues which surpass
any combination of medicines hitherto known. Other pre
parations do more or les good ; but this cures such dan
gerous complaints, so quick and so surely, as to prove an
efficacy and a jsiwer to uproot disease beyond any thing
which inen have known before. By removing the obstruc
tions of the internal organs and stimulating them into
healthy action, they renovate the fountains of life and
vigor- health courses anew through the body, uiid the
sick man is well again. They are adapted to disease, and
disease ouly, for when taken by one in health they pro
duce hut little effect. This is the perfection of medicine.
It is antagonistic to disease, and no more. Tender chil
dren may take them with impunity. If they are sick they
will cure them, if they are well they will do them no
harm.
(live thenitosoine)atient who has lieen prostrated with
bilious complaint ; see his bcut-up, tottering form straight
en with strength again ; see his long-lost appetite return ;
see his clammy features blossom into health, (live them
to some sufferer whose foul blood has burst out in scrofula
till his skin is covered with sores ; who stands, or sits, or
lies in anguish. lie has been drenched inside and out with
exery every potion which ingenuity could suggest. Give
him these Pills, and mark the effect; see the scabs fall
from his body ; see the new, fair skin that has grown un
der them ; see the late leper that Ls clean. Give them to
him whose angry humors have planted rheumatism in his
joints and bones ; move hiin, and he screeches with pain ;
he too has been soaked through every muscle of his body
with linaments and salves ; give' him these Pills to purify
his blood ; they may not cure him, for olas ! there cases
which no mortal pDwer can reach ; but mark, he walks
with crutches now., and now he waikes alone ; they have
cured him. Give them to the lean, sour, haggard dyspep
tic, whose gnawing stomach has long ago eaten every
smile from his face and every muscle from his body. See
his appetite return, and with it his health ; see the new
man. See her that was radiant with health and loveliness
blasted and too early withering awaj-; want of exercise,
or mental anguish, or some lurking disea-o has deranged
the internal organs of digestion, assimilation, or secretion,
till they do they do their office ill. Her blood is vitiated,
her health is gone. Give her these Pills to stimulate the
vital principle into renewed vigor, to cast out the obstruc
tions, and infuse a new vitality into the blood. So w look
again—the roses blossom on her cheek, and where sorrow
sat, joy bursts from every feature. See the sweet infant
wasted with worms. Its wan, sickly features tell you
without disguise, and painfully distinct, that they are eat
ing its life away. Its pinched-up nose and ears, and rest
less slecpings, tell the dreadful truth in language which
every mother knows. Give it the Pills in large doses to
sweep these vile parasites from the body. Now turn again
and see the ruddy bloom of childhood. Is it nothing to
do these things '! S ay, are they not the marvel of this
age '! And yet they are done around you every day.
Have you the less serious symptoms of these distempers,
they are the easier cured. Jaundice, Costivenesa, Head
ache, Sideache, Heartburn, Foul Stomach, Nausea, Pain
in the Bowels, Flatulency, Loss of Appetite, King's Evil,
Neuralgia, Gout, and kindred complomts all arise from the
derangements which these Pills rapidly cure. Take them
pcrseveringly. and under the counsel of a good Physician
if you can ; if not, take thera judiciously by such advice
as we give you, and the distressing, dangerous diseases
they cure, which afflict so many millions of the human race,
are cast out like the devils of old—they must burrow in
the brutes and in the sea. Price 25 cents per box—s boxes
for sl.
Through a trial of many years and through every nation
of civilized me, AYER'S CHERRY PECTORAL has been found
to afford more relief and to cure more eases of pulmonary
disease than any other remedy known to mankind. Cases
of apparently settled Consumption have been cured by it,
and thousands of sufferers who were deemed hevond* the
reach of human aid have been restored to their friends and
usefulness, to sound health and the enjoyments of life, by
this all-powerful antidote to diseases of the lungs anil
throat. Here a cold had settled on the lungs. The dry,
hacking congh, the glassy eye, and the pale, thin features
of him who was latclv lusty and strong whisper to all but
him CONSUMITION. He tries everything ; but the disease
is gnawing at his vitals, and shows its fatal symptoms
more and inore over all his fame. He is taking the Cher
ry Pectoral now : it has stopped his cough and madd his
breathing easy : his sleep is sound at night: his appetite
returns, and with it his strength. The dart which pierced
his side is broken. Scarcely any neighborhood can be
found which has not some living trophy like this to shad
ow forth the virtues which have won for the Cherry Pec
toral an imi>erishable renown. Influenza, Croup, Bron
chitis, Hoarseness. Pleurisy, Whooping Cough, and all ir
ritations of the throat and lungs are easily cured by the
Cherry Pectoral if taken in season. Every family should
have it by them, and they will find it an idvalua'ble pro
tection from the insidious prowler which carries off the
parent sheep from many a flock, the darling lamb from
many a home.
Prepared by Dr. J. C. AYER, Practical and Analytical
Chemist,-Lowell, Mass., and sold by all Druggists every
where.
AGEVTS —Dr. H. C. Porter and at Reed's Drag Store,
Towanda ; Newton, White it Co., Monroeton ; J. Holcnnib,
Rome ; Dr. C. Drake, Troy ; and by all Merchants every
where.
©IhiSAIB WISH
GREAT WAR AGAINST CLOTHING.
SRICH would respectfully inform the citizens of Brad
• ford county that he has* opened a branch establish
ment in Towanda. for the sale of READY MADE CLOTH
ING, comprising the usual stock of Over, Dress, Frock and
Sack Coats ; Vests, Pants, Shirts, Drawers, Wrappers,
Overalls, Stocks, Cravats, Collars, Pocket h'dkfs, Ac.
Mr. Rich positively assures the public, that residing in
New-York and buying always for cash, enables him to take
advantage of the market, so that he can and will sell
Clothing 25 per cent, cheaper than any other establish
ment in the country 1
CALL AND SEE! examine and price the stock, be sat
isfied yourselves that it is more extensive, of better manu
facture and style, and sold much cheaper than ever before
offered in this market.
I have appointed as ray agent in Towanda for the sale
of Clothing, M. B. SOLOMON, formerly of the firm of
Alexander A Solomon, who is well and favorably known
Location, for the present, over Tracy A Moored Store.
Main street. Upon the completion of Pattern's block, the
stock will be removed to one of the new stores, corner of
Bridge street.
Towanda, January 8,1855.
M. E. SOLOMON respectfully calls the attention of his
old friends and the public generally to the above announce
ment. and invites all who may be "in need of Clothing to
give him a call, assuring them that he can furnish them
with woods at the lowest prices, and that no pains will be
spared to merit their patronage. 2m31
COLLINS &. POWELL
WOULD respectfully call the attention of the public to
their large stock of Mens' and boys' furnishing
Goods, consisting of every variety of Broadcloths, Cassi
meres, Doe-skins, Tweeds, Kentucky Jeans, Linens, Shirts,
Collars, Stocks, Cravats, Hosiery, Suspenders, Hats, Car
pet Bags, Trunks, Canes, Ac. Ac., which will be sold cheap
er than the same quality can be sold in any other estab
lishment in this country.
They have also on hand a well manufactured assortment
of READY-MADE CLOTHING, to which we invite the at
tention of buyers. Our Clothing is mostly made up in the
shop—and not purchased at " slop-shops"—as some we
wot of.
Orders in the Tailoring line executed in the most fash
ionable manner, at the shortest notice, and warranted.
*Sr The public will please notice one fact, that NO ONE
not practically acquainted with the business is capable of
judging of the quality and make of a garment; hence the
reason why the community have been so much imposed
upon by a CERTAIN CLASS of community who deal in the
article,.who, if they were not practically and profession
ally cheats, could of necessity, know nothing about the
business. They arc certain, the public would consult their
true interest, they would purchase only of those acquain
ted with the business.
Towanda. Jan. 1, 1855. *
NEW WINTER GOODS! ~~
JOSEPH POWELL is now receiving, as usual, a large
stock of WINTER GOODS of every description, con
sisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Crockery,
Boods and Shoes, Leather. Shoe Findings, Hats and Caps,
Ac., which he is now offering for Ready Pay at unusually
low prices.
He would invite particular attention to his stock of LA
DIES' DRESS GOODS, consisting in part of French Me
mos, French Plaids, Parmettas, Thibet cloths, all prices,
Canton cloths, Bompazines, wool Delaines, all colors, plain
and fignered Mouslin delaipes, Persian twills, Ac.
LADIES CLOTHS —A variety of Cloths, with Galloons,
Phishes, and other trimmings to match.
SHAWLS—A large assortment, all qualities and prices.
EMBROIDERED GOODS —Chemisettes, sleeves, collars,
handkerchiefs, Swiss and jaconet bands and Bouncings,
edgings and insertings. Ako, a lot of stamped embroide
ry patterns.
MS" There will also be fonnd among his stock a good
assortment of Gloves and Hosiery, Ribbons, White Goods,
bleached and unbleached Table Linens, Crash, Scotch and
Russia Diaper, bleached and unbleached Muslins of every
qnality and width, Tickings, Stripes, Denims, Canton
Flannels, Ac.
Towanda, Jannary 1,1855.
CALICOS —A large stock of Merrimack,
Coehece and Fall River Prints—also good calieo for 6
cts. per yard. Warranted good Madder colors, for sale by
B. KINGSBERY.
Dfi.
SOUTH END OF THE WARD HOUSE,
Fronting the Public Square.
THK subscriber, thankful for the liberal patronage "f the past year, intends to keep constantly on hand a full as
sortment of the very best articles usually kept in our line, which he wild dispose of on such terms as will 1* sat
isfactory to all who may patronize him. The purchases are made entirely with cash in hand, and for the CASH ., tr
customers will receive the benefit of a god article at a low price. All articles not answering our recommcndatiio'
will lie cheerfully taken back, and the money refunded.
0y Medical Adviec gratnitonsly given at the Office, charging tnly for the Medicines.
The stock consists of a complete paid select assortment of
DRUGS, MEDICINES, AND GROCERIES,
Pure Wine & Liquors, for Medicinal nse, Loudon Porter & Scotch Ale.
ALL 7HE MOST POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES*
FRESH CAMPHENE h BURNING FLUID-NEW & BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS OF LAMPS!
A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF
American Pocket Cutlery, (Warrant :d Good.)
Superior TOBACCO dt SNT7FF!—Choice brands of Pure Havanua, Principe
and Vara CIGARS !
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Window Glass, Brushes, Perfumery, Shaving Soap,
Fancy Articles. Ate. Ate.
FAMILY GROCERIES:
Black and Green Teas; Rio and Java Coffee; Molasses, Syrups, Sugars, Spices, See &c
Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines, tcc.
REMEMBER THE STORE —SOUTH END OF THE WARD HOUSE!
AND ITS MOTTO
" The. best quality of Goods—Full assortment—Moke rate Profits —Ready attention to customers-
No Adulteration of Goals—Candid adrice as to Patent Remedies—And dose attention to
business:' ' H. C. PORTER, M. D
Towanda, February 1, 1855.
nSIRDWARirAM~m
HALL * RUSSELL,
| Wholesale and Reiail Dealers in
tsPHgHARDWARE AND STOVES.
dpligf-l kd Tin, Japanned and Britannia Ware,
Pa House Trimmings, Can iage Trimmings, Harness dt Saddlery
I ware, Carpenter's and Joiner's Tools,
BLACKSMITH'S TOOLS, FARMERS TOOLS AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
LEAD PIPE AND PLMPS, of all kinds and sizes.
IRON, STEEL, LEATHER BELTING, &c. Ac.
Would inform their friends, that these arc only a part of the general heads under which mav lie classed their n;-
Rive assortment, and to which they are constantly receiving additional supplies, direct from the importers and majc
facturers, which enables them to ofler such inducements in their large stock and low prices as will defy
from any quarter. We would ask the particular attention of * "
sdkkbiasims ASJE)
to an examination of our stock, which having been selected with the greatest care, we arc confident wHI satisfy eves
the most fastidious.
is" Don't forget the place—South side of the Public Square.
Old Iron, Copper and Brass, and all kinds of Country Produce, taken in exchange for Good 3
Towanda. May 27,1854. " vLI iV BUSSELL
DR. HALSEYS' FOREST WlNE.—'The
discovery of the FOREST WINE i- the greatest bles
sing of the age. Put up in Quart Bottles, a single liottle
of which does more good, and goes further in the cure of
Disease, than ton bottles of any Sarsaparilla in use, and
warranted to cure without an unpleasant or weakening
effect.
The method by which all Sarssaparillas.and otlier simi
lar medicines are prepared, is hy boiling the Roots of plants
to obtain the extracts. Their medicinal virtues are thus
principally evaporated and destroyed.
It is not to be wondered at then, that 10 and even 20
bottles of these Sarsaparillas are sometimes taken without
any perceptible benefit. Not so with the Forest Wine.—
By tne invention of a wonderful chemical apparatus, a per
fect wine is produced without beating ; retaining, at the
same tinie, ail the primitive healing properties of the rare
medicinal plants of which it is composed, thus rendering
the Forest Wine the most efficient medicine the world ever
produced, at the same time time the most agreeable.
TESTIMONY.
This is to certify, that I have used Dr. Halsey's Forest
Wine in my family with the most entire success." My wife
was badly afflicted with Neuralgia, affections of the Spine
and Kidneys, and general Debility. She found speedy re
lief, and regained her health by the use of the Forest
Wine.
From my own knowledge of this excellent medicine, I
confidently recommend it for the good of others who mav
bo suffpring from similar complaints. It is the best medi
cine with which I am acquainted, and those who are afflic
ted with the above, or any similar disease, may safely re
ly on its virtues. E. G. MUSSEY.
MORE TESTIMONY FROM COHOES.
DR. G. W. HALSEY —Dear Sir; My wife last autumn was
reduced to a low state of Debility. My family physician
advised her to take your Forest Wine. Accordingly 1
went to Mr. Terry's, your agent in this town, and procur
ed a bottle of it, which restored her in a very short time
to perfect health.
echoes, April 13, 1850. HENRY' DONALDSON.
DREADFUL COUGH, DEBILITY, AND LOSS OF
APPETITE.
DR. HALSEY: Hempstead, Dec. 1,1847.
A bottle of your Forest Wiue and box of Pills, which
I procured of James Carr. (your agent for this place,) has
done wonders for me. I had been in a state of decline for
more than a< year, afflicted with a dreadful cough, pain
in the breast, general debility, and loss of appetite. I be
came almost a skeleton, and had been unable to leave mv
room for more than two months; my friends told me I
had the Consumption and despaired "of my recoveay. I
could not obtain any permanent relief from any medicine
I had taken, or my physician, until your Wine and Pills
were procured. The first dose of the Pills brought up from
my stomach, much phlem and greenish matter, and my
stools were perfectly black. 1 then commenced taking
your Forest wine three times a day, my appetite began to
return immediately, my cough left me, and in less tlian
two weeks I was almost well. I now enjoy better health
than I ever did before, having increased twentv-five pounds
in seven weeks. Y'our Forest Wine and Pills are highly
valued in this vicinity, and I owe my recovery entirely to
their virtues. " Yours, respectfully,
MARTIN CALDWELL.
AFFECTIONS OF THE KIDNEYS.
Mr. T. J. Gillies, a highly respectable Merchant of No.
308 Broadway, New Y'ork, cured of a severe affection of
the Kidneys by the Forest Wine and Pills.
Dr. G. W. HALSEY': New-York, March 12,1853.
Dear Sir—ln the summer and fall of last vear I had a
severe complaint of the Kidneys, which rendered me quite
unfit for business. I procured your Forest Wine and Pills
which cured me in a few weeks time, and I have since en
joyed better health than I had for many years previously
From their efficacy in my oavn case, and from what I kno'w
your medicines to have done for others, I am induced to
recommend them as the best medicines with which I am
acquainted. Y'ours,. respectfully,
T. J GILLIES.
DY'SPEPSIA.
There are thousands cared every year of this disease by
the Forest Wine and Pills ; Dyspepsia, Costiveness and
Indigestion, are kindred complaints, frequently existing
together, and the cure of one is generally the cure of all.
The Forest Wine and Pills above all remedies are pre-emi
nent in the cure of Dyspepsia.
Testimony of J. X. Yermile, of New Y'ork City, dated
July 9,1852.
I)f. G. W. HALSEY Dear Sir—Having been cured of
Dyspepsia by the use of your Forest Wine aud Pills, 1 take
the liberty to offer you my name, believing many who
know me may be lienetited by your excellent remedies,—
For many years I have been afflicted with this malady so
bably that nearly one-third of my time has been lost from
business. The 1 orest M ine and Pills have restored me to
excellent health, and I cheerfully recommend them, as I
am convinced the discovery of these remedies are a bles
sing to mankind. * J. X. VERMILE.
New-York. July 9, 1852.
PR. G. W. H ALSEY'S GUM-COATED FOREST PILLS.
The Gum coated Forest Pills are designed to accompany
the Forest Wine in the cure of Disease, their combined#!
tion being- inure searching and effective. They are infinite
ly better than any other Pill or Cathartic,producinginai!
cases when this class of medicines arc useful, a inu.-{ ckant
iag effect. They are purely vegetable, never grije. K*
be taken at any time without fear of taking cold, hindrano;
from busine.-s, or disagreeable effects, ami j>a-- -1, 'PJV
ing the bowels perfectly natural, which is all importist
for the perfect recovery and continuation f good ne-ltfe.
Thousands can testify to the great excellence o! these Pill
above all others.
The Forest Wine accompanied with the Forest Pills, art
most effectual in the cure of all the following complaints
Dyspepsia. Habitual Costiveness, Liver Complaint. A-ih
ma. Piles, Obstinate Headache, Pimples, BUtcho-am!c
healthy color of the skin, Jaundice, Ague and Lover,
Rheum, Erysipelas, Complaints incident only tF< *' •
Languishing weakness. Night Sweats, Nervous 1' -
General ill Health and imuaired state of the Const t:-r;
The Forest Wine is put up in large - piare !>ettk-. *"
Dr. Halsey's name blown in the glass. Oua 1> " - *
bpttle, or six bottles for Five Dollars. (Inin-contelFeH
Pills, 25 cents per Box. For Sale by the appointed A.-.' '-
at Wholesale and Retail. (lonera! Depot. I'll 1 '
one door from Hudson. New York, appointed Aie-me
Bradford county, Dr. H. C. Porter,Towanda : C.'iL He
rick. Athens : Drake A Allen. Waverly, N. Y.
W AVERLY &. TOWANDA R. ROAD
500 IVIEJN" WANTED !!
THE subscribers have just received at their old sunjii
Mercur's Block, Towanda, anew and good assortoff
of Spring and Summer Goods, consisting ofllE ADYMiK
CLOTHING, GENTLEMAN'S' FURNISHING COOP
ever imported into the County—all of the latest styes
market, which are being scattered far and wide. In &
way of Furnishing Goods, we have a complete assort* l
Cravats, Collars, Shirts, Under Shirts, Drawers. Uv
pers, Gloves, Suspenders, Handkerchiefs, Hosiery of x
kinds, and a variety of Trunks, Ac.
Our Ready-Made Clothing embraces every thing desri
blc in that line, and as we buy for CASH, we can an1 r
sell 20 per cent, lower than any other Clothing E-tabl-i
ment in Towanda. J. ALEXANDER-
Towanda, January 1,1855. S. ALEXANDER
SURVEYING. —JAMES A. TAINK '.SR
veyor for Bradford County, Ls prepared to attend ■
the above business in all its branches. His offi ' 1 " '
Monroeton. All letters addressed to him at that ! i
will meet with prompt attention.
April 4. 1854.
THE OLD STAND
STILL IN OPERATION
, W, | J ' i 'Pi'r^*M** > THE subscriber would ann't.
the public that ho ha.- no*
pgaESffy-fy-- 5 - "hand, and will make to onjet t
kin^s Of CABINET FURMD;
iSlliStlfel fyi BU °b as Sofas, Divans. Lounge-A'"
tMllptlMl 1131 tre, Card, Dining and Breakfay 1
jfeiShy."' ble. Mahogany. Walnut. MM"®
W f * f| Cherry Bureau's. Stands
■ BLtaJj kinds. Chairs and Bedstead*■ j
description, which are. and will IK- made of thebeK
terial and workmanlike manner, aud which they
for cash cheaper than can be bought in any other -
room in the country. ,
READY-MADE COFFINS, on hand on the
sonable terms. A good HEARSE will fie biroijr'A *
Funeral occasions. JAMES MAC LIN--
Towanda, Jan nary 1.1855. _ . -
FIRE & LIFE INSURANCE — Wav^
AGENCY. —Policies issued in the best esM l
Companies in the United States, with capital iff*
000 to 1,000,000. Apply to P ,• MW
East end Spanlding Block, Waverly. N Y
AGENT FOR THE FOLLOWING COMFASISS:
Hartford City Fire Insurance Company.
Bridgeport Insurance Company, Connecticut.
Empire Insurance Company.
Granite Fire Insurance Company.
Utica Live Stock Insurance Company.
Susquehanna Life Insurance Company.
Fhoentx lire Insurance Company of Isrookly n
Excelsior Fire Insurance Company of New ' " r
All orders from the country promptly tillea-^^
ONE CENT REWARD.--RAN away
the suhsc.iber about the 28th ult, Wsi —w
boy to the farming business. 1 therefore forbid 1
harboring or trusting said boy ou iuy accounL
pay no debts of his contracting. HEN hi
I tome, March 1,1855.
PROCKERY FC LURDWAKE-AP'
v_/' assortment, at