yj ist ell unco us.
Corvrt. — A Brazil correspondent of the
Xrw-York Journal of Commerce drives an n
--ti Tilling- sketch of the history of this univer
sal beverage, so popnlur nm-mg all nations,
whether civilized or semi-civilized, which have
become acquainted with its properties, W li*r
cver it has gained n foothold its advance has
born most pure. It has never made a retro
gnde movement, though assailed by ecclesias
tical bodies, or by colleges of physicians of
everv school. Mohammedan uiuftis thunder
ed anathemas against it more than three cen
turies ago ; the wittiest writers of the Court
<.f Louis XIV. squihhed it. The illustrious
Ir. Murray, t Allopathic,) reproached coffee,
when indulged in 100 freely, with producing
vertigo, trembling of the limbs, cutaneous erup
tions ou the fare, hysterics, hypochondria, Ac.
Hahnemann, the great high priest of homoeo
pathy. accuses it eveu of causing the decline
of the German (his owu) race.
Coffee is a native of Abyssinia, and not of
Arabia, as many believe, and abounds in the
province of Kaffa, whence it derives its name.
The coffee tree was not transplanted from Abys
sinia into Ada until the fifteenth century, when
its culture was begun iu Arabia Felix, where,
in the environs . f Mocha, it grows to perfec
tion. The Western world learned the use of
coffee from the Orientals ; but how the Orien
tals learned to use it is a difficult question to
solve. An Arabian author of the fifteenth
oeutury records that it was a Mufti of Aden, j
who, in the ninth century, was the first to use
coffee. At this epoch it was already knowu
in Persia, where common tradition ascribes its
discovery to one Mullah Chadelly, a pious Mus
selinan, who was much troubled with drowsi
ness during his nocturnal meditations. He in
voked Mahomet to come to his aid, who caus
ed his faithful Mollah to meet with a goat
herd, who led him to a roffce tree, and inform
ed him that whenever his goats ate of the her
rv of that tree, they paused the whole night
wide awake, leaping and capering.
The devout Molleh prepared an infusion or
the berrr, which, after drinking, gave liitn for
the whole night a most delectable state of
sleeplessness. He made known his discovery,
which was adopted by all the dervishes and
doctors of the land, and the new beverage
rnpidlv became popular over the whole Orient.
There are other versions of the discovery of
tin* use of coffee as beverage. It is believed
that the dervishes learned the means of over
coining sleep from the Oenobite Christians of
Thebes and Ethiopia, who adopted the prac
tice of drinking coffee. The Mohammedau
priests soon became enemies of the new leve
rage, however, as it led the people to forsake
the mosques and flock to the coffce-houscs, and
they hurled the fiercest anathemas against it,
but without avail.
Before the seventeenth century coffee was
only known hy name in France, and it did not
become fashionable until Solomon Aga, the
Turkish Ambassador to the Court of Louis
XIV, gave an tdal to coffee by offering it to
the high-born dames of the realm. Curiosity
and vanity led them to the Aga's residence,
where he received them with oriental magnifi
cence, and coffee wus the rage. About the
same time it became a favorite in Vienna, the
method of its preparation having been learned
from some Turks captured in battle. Twenty
years before, it was introduced into England
l.y a British merchant, returned from Constan
tinople.
in France the coffee house became exceed
ingly popular, and notwithstanding the immense
•inan'.ities of wine drnnk in France, there is
probably no country, except Turkey and the
I'tiited States, so thoroughly given to coffee.
Tea is hardly known outside the great cities.
A significant index ot the universal use of cof
fee is the fact that, what we call a tea-spoon,
the French invariably call a coffee-spoon.
Up to the 18th century all the coffee which
was consumed in Europe came from Arabia,
but in 109'J the Dutch introduced the plant in
to Batavia, where it grew to perfection, and
in f 710 a plant was sent to the botanical gar
dens of Amsterdam, where it flourished. An
ftffshoot was presented to Louis XIV, who
sent it to the Jardeu de Plants, and it became
the ancester of all the coffee plantations in
the West Indies ; the French government suc
ceeded, in 1820, in introducing it into Mar
tinique.
ft is uncertain when the eoffec plant was
carried to Brazil, but uowhcrc lias its growth.
Rn.l cultivation been so extensive ami my id.—
There are merchants living who saw the first
small cargo shipped from Bio Janeiro, and now
that port is the largest coffee mart in the world.
The exports from thut port, for the year end
wig June .10, 1805, were 2,3;"2,284 bags, (of
100 lbs. Portuguese,) nearly one-half of which
i-iamcnsc amount came ti* the United States.—
Good " old washed llio " is said to be equal
to the best Java.
Trr: EARTH AND THE SlS.— Some German
j wipers are endeavoring to prove that the dis
tance between the Earth and Sun is increasing
annually, and argue from it that the increas
ing humidity of some summers and the loss of
fertility by the earth *re to be attributed to
tliis circumstance. In the course of six thou
sand years from the present time they asssumc
die distance will' be so great that only au
eighth part of the warmth we enjoy from the
Ftin, will bo communicated tii-thc earth, and it
will then, be covered with ekruai ie..
We like to see a woman tread the high
and holy path of duty unblinded bv sunshine
and unsentrtered by storm. There are hundreds
who do BO from, the cradle- to- the grave, he
roines, of whom the w-oskfe has never heard,but
vho>e names will be bright hereafter, eaen. be
side the greatest angels. So says some author.
If tlvis lie true, how is it that so- many great
women arc so hid from view ? Because the
bogus virtue of a bonnet or shawl has usurped
the place of true virtue in the sex, and is more
fashionable That's-tlic secret.
Ifeg- During the examination of a witness
as to the-locality of the stairs in-a house, the
counsel a<ked,
" Which way did the stairs run
The witness answered,
" One way they ran up stairs, but the other
way they run down."
The learned counsel winked.with both eyes,
then took a look at the ceiling.
tk&- It is the opinion of a western, editor
that wood goes further when left out of doors,
than when well housed, some of his
went half a mile. Wood is lometimes an un
tiriug traveller, particularly iu the dark.
•or* Deacon Jonathan Howe,the oldest prin
ter m Boston, died at his residence in Charles-.
town, on the 10th of July, aged 1o years.
tiTUtiica Cards.
TF .MADILL, M D. f PHYSICIAN
• AND &URGE OA'—Office at kU residence In
Wytox. p*. Jaly 28. Utt6.~Ca
DR. JOHN M'INTOSH, SURGEON
DENTIST, HAS RETURNED. Office next door
jo Merer.r'.- store, and orer Alexander's Clothing Store,
\f;iin -arret. Towanda. February 24. 1855.
TTMFoS MACFARLANE. A TTORNE V
T) A T I-A IV, Tow AKDA, PA. Oeupies the Office, tn
the Union Block, formerly owned hy John C. Adams Esq.
lie will attend to procuring Bounty Land Warrant#
and Pensions. Starch 22,1855.
H. J. MAOII.I P. P. StORBOW.
MA Dl LL A MORROW, A TTORNE YS
AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW,— Office
o\er Mercnr'a Store. Towanda, Pa.
Tow.mda, April 2. 18. n-43-tf
DR. E. 11. MASON. P H YSIC IAN AND
SURGEON, offers his professional services to the
t>eopie of Towanda and viclnitv. Oltlee at his residence
on Pine street, where he can always be found when not
professionally engaged.
JOHN C. ADAMS D'A. OVERTON.
A DAMS A OVERTON, A TTORNE YS
/I A T LA W. Office in the rootn formerly occupied
by George Sanderson, over Burton Kingsbery'a store.
"Towanda. >i > 18.
PURVEYING.—JAMES A. PAINE, Sur-
C? veyor for Bradford County, is prepared to attend to
the'abore business In all its branches. His office is at
Towanda. All letters addressed to him at this place
will meet with prompt attention.
April 4, 1854.
pUY II WATKINS7 A TTORNE Y Jr
\T COUNSELLOR AT LA W, will attend prompt
ly to all business entrusted to bis care. Collections will
receive bis special attention. Office a tew doors north of
the Ward House. Towanda, May 15. 1856.
17 B. PARSONS, ATTORNEY AT
Lis LAW, TROY. Bradford Co., Pa. Office over V.
M. A H. F. Long's store. Aug- 7, 1866.
TOWANDA
mm&LE EE .
THE MISSES HANSON respectfully Inform the publio
that the Fall Term of their school will open in the
new building on second street, west ot the Ward House,
on Monday September 15, 1856.
Miss 0-~D. HANSON will have the general superinten
dence of the school, assisted in Music by Miss REBECCA
1). HANSON, and in French by Miss EMMA HANSON.
Thankful for the patronage already extended to them,
tliey beg leave to assure those entrusting their daughters
iu their charge, that every effort will be made to deserve
the confidence and favor of their patrons.
The school year will consist of four quarters, of eleven
weeks each. "The summer vacation commencing in July,
and ending in September. A recess of a few days will be
taken at the holidays.
TERMS, PER QUARTER :
First CLQSS —To include the elementary English i tg qq
branches, and the study of the loitin language, 1
Second Class— To include the more advanced stu- j
dies of the English branches,with Mathematics,l9 00
and the studv of Latin and French )
Third Class —7o include Mathematics, Mental)
and Moral Philosophy, Rhetoric, Botany, Ac., sl2 00
with Latin and French, )
Each pupil will bring with her a desk and chair. There
will be no extra charge whatever.
Mcsic—lnstruction on the Piano, with use of instru
ment, will be given by Miss REBECCA D. HANSON, at $lO
per quarter.
Boarding for young Indies can be obtained in private
families at reasonable rates. Pupils from a distance will
receive the especial enre of the teachers.
LECTURES on Rhetoric, Moral and Intellectual Philor
sonliy. and the higher branches of English Composition,
will also be delivered once or twice in each week.
They beg leave to refer to the following named gentle
men :—Rt. Rev. ALONZO POTTER, Bishop of the Diocese
of Penn'a, Philadelphia ; Rev. Dr. MACLEAN, President of
the College of New Jersey.
Hon. DAVID WILMOT, G. F. MASON, C. L. AVARD, JOHN
F. MEANS, D. F. BARSTOW, H. 8. MERcnt, O. D. BART
BETT, E. O. GOODRICH, Towanda.
THE SUSQUEHANNA COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE,
TOWANDA, BRADFORD CO., PA.
INSTRUCTORS :
REV. SAMUEL F. COLT, Principal. Professor of Natu
ral, Mental and Moral Science ;
REV. JAMES Mc WILLI AM, A. M., Professor of Ancient
Languages and Belles Lettres ;
CHARLES R. COBURN, A. M., Professor of Mathema
tics and Master of Normal School ;
E. .tLBERT LUDWIG, A.M.. Professor of Modern lan
guages, Instructor on the Piano and in Drawing ;
MISS MARY M. FOSTER, Preceptress ;
MISS EMILIE A. BUTLER, { v , sistantß .
MISS ELLEN C. COLT. ) assistants ,
MISS HELEN* M. CARTER, Assistant in Music ;
Mr. CANFELD DAYTON, Steward.
The Fall Term commences on WEDNESDAY,
I August 20, 1856, and will continue fourteen weeks.
The Winter Term commences November 26, and contin
i ues 14 weeks, besides 10 days recess at Christmas.
expenses TER TERM :
Payable invariably in advance—Fuel and contingencies
all included :
Tuition in the Fifth class, (primary) per term, $4 .
" Fourth 6
Third 7 ..
" Second 8 ..
" First 10
Pupils using scholarships arc charged $1 per term for
fuel and contingents ; for instrument on wnich to take
lessons, 50c, or tor practice $2.00
No scholar, whose parents or guardians shall reside
within two miles of the Institute shall be admitted to tui
tion therein upon any permanent scholarship renfed or
loaned by such pupil,"his or her parent or guardian.
EXTRAS :
French, German, Spanish or Italian, each 5 ..
When taken without other branches, 7 ..
Drawing 3
Ornamental needlework and embroidery,each 3 . .
Tuition on Piano Forte with use of instrument,... 12
do do per quarter of 11 weeks,.... 10 ..
Oil painting in landscapes, per term 8 ..
do figures 10
Room rent for lodgers 1 75
Tbs Young Ladies will find board in the Institute,
under the car# of the Matron, at per week 1 75
Fuel and light 25
The male pupils can fiud board in private families,
at per week, from $2 00 to 2 50
Washing, per dozen, 38
Pupils boarding in the Hall, (who will be exclusively
Females,) will furnish their own bed, bedding,towels, Ac.
and the table silver at their option.
No pupil taken for less than half a term. The boarding
bills for the term most be paid in advance - r or one half
thereof at their entrance, and-the remaining- half at the
middle of the term.
Pupils entering the Institute are pledged to the obser
vance of the Regulations, and none will be admitted on
other terms.
Especial exercises are arranged withont extra charge
for those qualifying themselves as teachers for common
schools.
S. F. COLT, Sec. C. L. WARD, President.
Ally J, >Bs4* A. WICKHAM, Treasurer.
Book Binding'.
THE undersigned lias the agency of one of
the best Binderies in N. Y. City, and is ready to re
ceive Books Pamphlets, Magazines, Ac., to be bound in
any style desired, in tbe neatest and most substantial
manner and at very low rates—shall be forwarding a lot
very soon—so send in your volumes. OD. BARTLETT.
April 24, 1856.
NEW DRUG STORE
AT NICHOLS.
DIIS. G. M. & G. P. CADY would respect
fully. announce to tfaair friends and the public that
they have just opened a new and extensive DRUG STORE
at NICHOLS, N. Y. Their stock is now and carefully
selected, and consists of
Drags, Medicines, Chemicals, Faints,
among which are lead, zinc, chrome green and yellow,
india red, vermillion, Ac. Oils and Varnishes,
a variety. Dys-stuffs, including logwood,
camwood, fustic, cudbear, gran
ulated tin, indigo, Ac.
BRUSHES for paint, hair, hat,
clothe*, shoe, teeth, Ac. Window glass,
putty, eamphene, burning fluid, alcohol; tan
ner's oil; very pure LIQUORS for medicinal purposes ;
Patent Medicines, perfumery, Labia's
Extracts for the handkerchief ;
l"aiey Article*, Yankee notions,
Snuff, Cigars. Ac. Ac.
To Physicians our stock offers inducements as being of
the best quality, carefully selected, and sold cheap.
Give us a call, and see if you can purchase as cheap
elsewhere. G. M. A G. P. CADY.
Nichols, June 13,1856.
Butter ~tubs~&~ firki quan
tity of good Butter Tubs and Firkins, just received
and for sale by niay2o H. S. MERCtTR.
CAUTION. —Whereas iny wife ELIZA
BETH, has left my bed and board without cause or
provocation ; I therefore forbid.all persons trusting her
on my account, as I will pay no debts thstshn may con
tact after Otis date. \VM. PATTERSON.
Stpt. 31). 1856.
PI RPI CIDER \ INEGAR—A good arti
cle at FOX'S.
fßiaccUa rone.
TIOOA POINT
AGRICULTURAL WORKS::
It. M. AYELLES & CO.
ATHENS, BRADFORD CO., PA.
Manufacturer, Wholesale and retail dealers in
EMERY'S AND WHEELER'S RAIL ROAD HORSE
POWERS. THRESHERS AND SEPERATOR.S.
C0.807.VC/> T RUSH BBS K WUVATV WH MS,
Portable Saw-Mills, Clover Hullers and Feed Cutters,
Emerv's Cider Mills, Apple Parers.
Clow's and Kelsey's and other Grain Cradles, Scythes,
and other Harvesting Tool*.
Ketchum's and other Mowing and Reaping Machines.
Seymour'# Grain Drills. Broad east Seed Sower*. Ac.
Magic Corn and Cob Mills, Cultivators, Leather and
Rubber Beltings.
Manufacturer of
Peters' Celebrated FAN MILLS,
Which 1 am prepared to sell at either WHOLESALE OH
RETAIL, on very favorable terms.
These mills arc warranted second to none in the 1 nited
States, for durability, efficiency and simplicity, and will
do in the best manner and rapidly, all kind- of chaffing
and cleaning all kinds of Grain. Grass Seed, Ac.
ST YYarranted to chaff fit for market, from 40 to CO
bushels of Wheat per hour.
Refrigerators, Provision Safea, etc.
Extras furnished for repairing Emery's and Y\ heeler *
machines.
Descriptive Catalogues. Price Lists and Circulars of all
machines sold by ns. sent gratis and postage pre-paid, to
all applicants. Send us yonrname and address.
Athens, Pa. June 25, 1856. R. M. WELLES A CO.
THE ELECTRO CHEMICAL BATH,
AND
DIRECT &. TO-&-FRO ELECTRO MAGNETIC MACHINE.
JAMES HARRIS, ELKCTRICIAX. of Towanda. respect
fully informs the public that he has lately procured
from New Y'ork the celebrated Electro-Chemical Bath,
which has proven to be one of the most "important and
wonderful discoveries of the age. from its ability to extract
minerals from the human system.
Some eight years ago, a physician of Cincinnati disco
vered the process of extracting minerals from the bodv.
by galvanism ; more recently, M. Verges, of New Y'ork.
an electro-gilder, having suffered from the Introduction of
poisonous minerals into his system in the prosecution of
bis art, conceived the idea of removing them by the same
processes, he succeeded in doing so, and quickly recovered.
He then applied the same means to others similarly af
fected, with like results. His success exceeded his most
sanguine expectations, for not only did these Baths remove
mineral poisons, but cured many diseases, soine of which
were the result of minerals, and some were not.
More recent experiment* have fully confirmed the sin
gular power of this Bath to draw from the system all mi
neral* that may be lodged therein, to the great detriment
of health. Very often person* are afflicted by disease*
which are beyond the comprehension of the most skilful
physicians, and which are the effect of poisonous mine
ral's accumulating in the system for years, taken in the
shape of calomel, lead, Ac. Ac.
The following are some of the diseases cured by these
baths: Rheumatism, Paralysis, Palsy, Painter's Cholie,
Clfronic Ulcers, Glandular Swellings, Scrofula, Cancer.
Ncuralia in all its forms, Salt Rheum and Humors of all
kinds.
He has also S. B. Smith'snewlv invented DIRECT AND
TO AND FBO ELECTRO MAGNETIC MACHINE, which
is a great improvement on the Magnetic machines hereto
fore in use. With the aid of the Batli and Machine, wc
have at command all the available medical efficiency of
Electricity. The medical power of the Machine is very
great, in introducing medicines into the system through
the pores of the skin—applying it directly to the part* af
fected, which gives an increase of medicinal power over
that of taking it into the stomach, rendering it particular
ly efficacious in all local diseases.
I am now prepared to apply these Baths, and also the
Machines, at mv house in the south part of the borough
of Towanda, or 1 will visit patients at a distance, who are
unable bv reason of disease to come to this place, at mo
derate prices.
I am also sole agent for Broifurd county, for fhe above
Machines. JAMES HARRIS.
To wanda. December 22, 18.
L IQUOR STORE.
SFELTOX would respectfully inform the
• public that he is now ready at his old stand, under
Hall A Russell's, south side of the public square, to furn
ish those wanting PURE LIQUORS, with almost every
thing in that line. He lia lately made large addition* to
his stock, purchasing of the lest importers, and in the
original package. He has on hand, and for sale in any
quantity from a quart upwards :
Brandy. —Signettc, Cogniac, old Hennessy, and Otard.
Gin. —Swan. American, and Schcidam Schnapps.
Whiskey. —Scotch, Old Rye, Monongaliela, and Kecti
fied.
Hint. —Currant. Port, and Brown Sherry.
! Fresh Camphenc and Burning Fluid kept constantly on
hand. Also 95 per cent. Alcohol.
CIOARS of the best brands. Jugs of all sizes; quart
flasks, and a large ouantity of empty barrels.
Binghamton Ale by the gallon or barrel.
Those favoring me with their patronage may lie certain
that all articles will be what they are represented.
N. B. The person who borrowed my " Wantage Rod" is
requested to return it.
Towanda, January 18,1856.
THE PEOPLE'S CLOTHING STORE!
18] GREAT BARGAINS! [56
M. 23. Solomon, Proprietor.
THIS extensive Ready-made Clothing Establishment,
situated in ifercur's block, Main street, has just lieen
filled with a large assortment of SPRING CLOTHING.
The proprietor assures the public that lie has the i>est
and cheapest assortment ever offered in Towanda ; and to
prove this fact be respectfully asks the public to call and
examine for themselves.
Persons wishing good bargains and an elegant suit, or
any portion thereof, well made of substantial material—
Coat, Y'est, Pantaloons, Cravat, Collars, and in fact every
thing in the line, will do well to call. He is confident he
can satisfy all in price and quality.
JOT Don't forget the place—one door south of Mercur's
store, Main-st. Towanda, March-2M r 1856-.
BAKERY & RESTAURANT.
One Door North of the Ward House.
NNHE subscriber would respectfully inform his friends
JL and the public generally that he has opened.a BA
KERY' AND EATING SALftON, one door north of the
Ward Honse, where he intend to keep constantly on hand
a fnrt'assorfment of everything in the lin,*urh as Bread,
Biscuit. Rusk, Crackers, Jbmbfea, all kinds of Cake, Ac.
Having secured the services of an experienced baker, and
nsing nnnh but the best brands of flour, he feels confident
of giving satisfaction to all who may favor him with their
patronage.
Wedding and other parties furnished with whatever re
quired-, on short notice and at the most reasonable rates.
A nice assortment of Candies, Nuts, Fruits, Ac., kept
always on hand and sold at the cheapest rates.
FftESH OYSTERS received three times per weeVi by
express, and sold wholesale and retail.
SST Hot Coffee served up at all hours. Don't forget the
place, one door north of the YVard House.
_ February 12,1856. H. A. BURBAXK.
LIGHTNING RODS*
THE subscriber having had two years' experience in the
Lightning Rod trade, in and about Philadelphia bus
' now commenced the business in Bradford and adjoining
Counties. He will do business near home, and use noth
ing but the best article of Rod and l'latina points, all war
ranted such, and erected in the m6st perfect and substan
tial manner, and as strictly upon scientific principles as
any line of telegrash. Persons wishing their families and
, property protected from this destroying agent can do so
• by app tying to the subscriber at I-eßaysville.
I Leßaysville, May 13,1856. F. GREGORY*.
(GROCERIES —Call and see our Brown,
YX Crushed, Coffee and Pulverized Sugars ; line Young
Hyson A Black Teas—warranted a superior article, or the
money refunded—for sale cheap by B. KIXGSBERY.
CHOICE SOUTHERX HOMMOXY A
\J SAMP, pnt npjn 10 lb. sacks, for Rale bv
May 8, 1856. ti. T. FOX.
DRIED APPLES—a few first rate ones,
foifsale at jllO FOXS'.
Spring and Summer Goods.
Tracy dt Moore,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED from X. York
a large and well selected assortment of
NEW SPRING 4- SUMMER GOODS,
which have been selected with unusual care, and purelias
ed at the lowest possible rates. Feelingconftdant sbat we
can sell Goods foe Ready Pky, as Ibw as anv establishment
in the country, we ask the public to give" us a call, and
examine our stock and prices. May 16, 1856.
/ CODFISH, Mackerel, and Herring, a. good
\J article at FOX'S.
ftlfutjan&iK, #c
~ w7 5,
pi.OCK & WATCH RKPAIREF' The j
V.J undersigned is constantly receiving from 'Gw-Y ork I
by Express.new additions to his Stock of Watches, Clocks, ]
Jewelrv. Silver ware, and Fancy Good*. comprising in
part—fiold and Silver I.ever, L'Kpine and Plain Watches,
with a full and complete assortment of Fine Gold Jewelry,
such as Gold chains. Tickets, Bracelets, Gold Pens, Keys,
Breast-Pins, Far-Rings, Finger-Rings, etc. etc. Also, a
large variety of Silver wurtv*nch as Table and Tea Spoons,
Cream spowus, Butter knives. Salt spoons. Spectacles, to
gether with an extensive assortment of Plated Ware—All
of which will be sold very low for CASH. .
CLOCKS.— A large assortment Clocks just received, of
all descriptions, ranging in prices from 75 cents to Fifty
Dollars.
Watchfnt repaired on short notice, and WAUKANTRII
to run well. Also, all kinds Clocks repaired.
W. A. C. would beg leave to say. that he is prepared to
execute the most difficult Jo! a, such us can be done at no
other Shop short of New-York city. <; H \y BI ,'.[; LI X.
Towanda, February 1. 1*55.
T OOKIXG GLASS PLATES CUT AM)
J J fitted for any size, to lie had at the . ewciry Store o!
Feb. I, Hit, ('HAMBERLIN.
JEWELRY! JEWELRY! JEWELRY!
A. IKE. Warner's
New if Splendid Jewelry Store, one door north
of Pat tons Drug Starr,
_. 'HAS just been opened with the largest and
most choice stock of FASHIONABLE
JEWELRY everoffered to a discriminating
jfelf. J public. Indeed, he can safely say that with
St Jrim the opening of his new store has been in
augurated a new era in the Jewelry line,
inasmuch as along with the choice and elegant assortment
he gives the most reliable assurance of an almost incredi
ble reduction in prices ; the rich and tasteful articles, hav
ing been all bought with ready cash.
A. M. W., when he reflects how. for the past years .with
a far ies attractive stock, he has enjoyed so large a share
of public patronage, flatters himself that the immense in
crease of Goods he now offers, which have been bought so
much more advantageously, will enable him to increase
the generous confidence which has hitherto been vouch
safed to him. He therefore solicits a continuance of the
favor of his old customers, and invites the public general
ly to come and see the fashions.
* *#-THK WATCH REPAIRING DEPARTMENT will
continue to be distinguished by the skill and despatch
which lias heretofore enabled it to enjoy the enviable rep
utation of being the most reliable in town.
Towanda, September 74. 1R55.
TOWANDA CABINET WAREHOUSE
CHESTER WELLS-would
inform his friends and the
•W 3 ™"** 3 ® public that he is now receiving at his old
stand one door north of lai|orte. Mason A (.'o.'s banking
house, a large and extensive assortment of
Sofas, Mahogany Chairs, of various patterns,
Rosewood and Mahogany Side and Centre Tables,
Dining.Tca and Pembroke Tables. Stand-, of every
kind. Cane, Flag and Wood seat < 'hairs, high
Chairs, Children's Rockers, Bedsteads,
Bureaus. Lounges, Gilt and Uo.-e
--wood Picture Frames, Iron Hat
Stands, Corner and side do.
of walnut and mahogany; Cradles, Cribs, Wardrobes,
Cuplmard*. Looking glasses. A"c.
COFFINS. of every size and quality, and will at
tend on all occasions when required.
The public are invited to examine my assortment before
purchasing elsewhere, as I will sell cheaper than any other
establishment in Northern Pennsylvania.
Towanda, August 8, 1*55.
THE OLD STAND
STILL IN OPERATION!
■j3J r^"^l '"''yteTys. THE subscriber would announce
" I?'- Jin the public tlint he has now on
1 fiE t tJ"-' 1 LLJ hand, and will make to order all
fVQIrV kinds of CABINET FURNITURE.
I 3, Ail such as Sofas.Divans,Lounges.('en-
I fe; ISliijria |tij hr, Card. Dining and Breakfast Ta
lfes! hie. Mahogany, Walnut. Maple and
| (berry Bureaus. Stands of various
K. S friud*. Chairs and Bedsteads of every
description, which are, and will he made of the best ma
ferial and workmanlike manner, and which they will sell
for easli cheaper than can be bought in any other Ware
room in the country.
BEADY-MADE COFFINS, on hand on the most rea
sonable terms. A' good' HEARSE will fie furnished on
Funeral occasions. JAMES MACKIXSOX.
Towanda, January 1.1855.
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 SHOES, as heretofore.
He has just received from New-York a large assortment
of Womans' Children*' and Misses' Shoes, which are offer
ed at low prices. The attention of the Indies is purfft**'
larly dim-ted to his assortment, comprising the following
new styles:—Enamelled Jenny Lind gaiter hoots; do.
shoes ; black lasting and silk gaiter ; walking shoes, bus
kins. Ac. Misses' gaiters and shoes, of every description.
A large variety of Children*' fancy gaiters, boots A shoes
of all kinds.
For the Gentlemen, almost every style of gaiters and
shoes. This stock has been |H-rsonally selected with care,
and he believes lie can offer superior articles at reasonable
prices.
CI" The strictest attention paid to MANTFACTTRING,
and he hopes by doing work well to merit a continuance
of the liberal patronage he has hitherso received.
Towanda. Feb. 1. 1855.
Cheap Boot, Shoe and Leather Store.
I I). HUMPHREY is just tn
• receiving next door to U.S. Mercur's -| V j
store in Towanda. a large and well selected EL
stock of BOOTS, SHOES A FINDINGS,
from N-ew Yost*, which- with a constant supply of
HOME MANUFACTURED WORK, SOLE A UPPER
LEATHER. FRENCH AND AMERICAN
CALK SKINS. MOROCCO. Ac.
he is desirous to sell at small profits. Keeling grateful for
past favors, he hopes to merit a continuance of public pa
tronage.
Sir Measure I fork and Repairing done on sliort no
tice. CASH paid for Hides and Skins.
Towanda, June 14. i*ss.
New Bttot and Shoe Manufactory.
IpRAXK HOFFMAN would respectfully
inform the citizens of Towanda. that he has com
menced the BOOT <s' SHOE business in the room over
J. Ctilp A Co'*, -hop, near the corner of Bridge street.—
He is ready at all times to do all work in his line in the
liest manner— and will make Fine Sewed and Pegged
Boots, Shoes and Gaiters, in the latest approved stvle, as
well as Coarse Worh. REPAIKIXO done in a superior man
ner.
He would respectfully solicit the patronage of the citi
zens of this place, assuring them that he will endeavor to
merit their favor* by nsing the best stock, by careful work
manship, and by punctuality.
Towanda, June 18. 1855.
K. WATKOCS H.M. SEWARU E. 11. COOK.
RWATROUS A CO., DEALERS IX
>• HEAVY 4- SHELF HARDWARE, No's. 1 A
3, Waters!. Klmira. N. Y.
We have recently made large additions to onr extensive
stock, and have now on hand a complete assortment of ev
ery description of Hardware, which we offer at the lowest
cash prices; consisting of Mechanic's Tools, Building Ma
terials, Iron and steel. Nails and spiko. Ropes and Cord
age, Paints, Oils and Glass, Mill saws of every size and
shape, either Mo lay Gang or Circular.
Machine Belting, of all widths, both of India Rubber A
leather, Glass at wholesale. We are prepared to supply
Merchants with Glass, Nails, scythes. Forks, Ac., at Man
ufacturers prices. Tin, sheet iron, and Copper work on
hand or made to order.
CORTRACTOR'S TOOLS—Wheelbarrows, Ames' Sho
vels, Blasting Powder, Ac.
Agents for Rich A Wilder'* Patent Salamander Safes,
Fairbanks Platform Scales, and Welch A Griffith's Circu
lar saws.
1-arge sizes up to r.O inch, always on hand and sold at
Factory Prices. Particular attention paid to orders bv
mail.
Klmira, April 7, 18.", C. n-44-12m
MARBLE ESTABLISHMENT.
BALDU IN A POT.LEA S having purchased the marble
factory of this village, under the snperintendencc of
Henry Hanford, are happy to announce that the Marble
business in Waverly will now be conducted by them. They
are constantly receiving
Italian and Rutland Marble,
for Monuments, Head Stones, Tomb Tables, Stand Tops,
Paint Stones,Mitllers, Ac. Having secured the services of
G. lb POWERS, w ho is well known to be the most perfect
Artist in the state, they offers unparalleled inducements
to persons wishing to secure anv of the above articles, in
cheapness, style and artistica! beauty.
Waverly, X. Y., October 13,1855.
Books and Stationery.
THE largest assortment of ROOKS and
STATIONERY' ever offered in this market—compris
ing a very complete stock of School Classical and Miscel
laneous Rooks, an<btf very full assortment of Stationery,
just opening and for r-alc'unusuallv cheap at
April 21, 1856. ' O. D. BARTLETT'S.
medicines, l •'
DR. PORTER'S OFFICE & DRUG STORE,
SOUTH END OF THE WARD HOUSE
Fronting the Public 9ruare.
rriJlK suWrihcr. thankful for the liberal patronage of the past year, intend-" to keep constantly on hand a full a j
1 Mortmeiit of the very la-it articles usually kept in our line, which MK WILI. dis|oM- of on -u- h tenns a. will i* „t
isfactorv ti all who may patronize him. The purchases are made entirelv with rash in hand, and for thet'ASH our
customers will rercive the benefit of a good article at a low price. All articim thaJi answer our rccouiiucadatioDa,
and art warranted as represented.
[jy Medical Advice graloitouly given at the Offier, charging only for the Medicines.
The stock eonsists of a complete and select assortment of
DRUGS, MEDICINES, AND GROCERIES,
Pure Wine k Liquors, for Medicinal use, London Porter k Scotch Ale.
ALL 7UK MOSPOPULAR PATH NT
The most approved Trusses and Abdominal Supporters, Nursing Bottles, Nip
ple Shells, Breast Pumps, Teeth Rings, Syringes, Catheters, <kc.
American, English $* Chinese Razors and Knives.
FRESH CAMPHENE & BURNING FLUID-NEW & BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS OF LAMPS!
Superior TOBACCO A SNUFP !—-Choice brands of Pure Havanna, Principe
and Yara CIGARS ! F
Paints, oils, Tarnishes, Window Glass, Brushes, Perfumery. Shaving Soap,
Fancy Articles, &.C. &.*.
Hair Dyes, Tlnir Restorer, Fancy Soaps, Shaving Cream, Tooth Powder, Kxtrarts Tor the
Handkerchief, Italian Whisks, Port ntonnais, Purses, Pay, Colonge, I lose and
Lavender Waters, Tobacco and Snuff Boxes, Indellible Ink. .Vc.
FAMILY GROCERIES:
Black and Green Teas; Ilio and Java Coffee; Molasses, Syrups, Sugars, Spice", .ku kc.
Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines, Ac.
REMEMBER THE STORE—SOUTH EM OF THE WARD HOUSE!
Towanda. February I, 1855. It. ('. I'OHTKH, M. 1).
& NEW ARRANGEItfENT!
j®7| PAT TON PA ,
Be* JUST OPENED,
ON THE CCRNER OF BRIDGE AND MAIN STREETS,
No. 4k, Pattons' Blcck, Towauda Pa.
Tltß *iihrril>ers would respectfully inform their friends'and the public that they liuv formed a ro-partucr-tiip in
the I>.UR business, and are now receiving at No. 4. in Patton'S New Itrick lilork. from the cities of Chiladil
phia and New York a large and well selected stock ot American, French and English
QHEMICjALSr DRUGS,MIDIGINi S.ttKm
PAINTS, OILS, WINDOW GLASS, DYE STUFFS.
41 H411£(&23 ©I? " ABtEvEi'lS &
DRESSING COMBS, PERFUMERY, FANCY SOAPS, PORT MONNAES, &c.
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, and a variety of the most approved Trusses,
Abdominal Supporters, Ac., always cn hand.
London Porier and Scotch Ale. and Pure Liquors, for Medicinal purposes.
ALL THE MOST POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES.
Brushes for the Ilat, Hair, Teeth, Nails, Boots, Painting, Varnishing, H!i*e washing. kc.
The Lorrrs of GOOD CKiAItS nml TOBACCO, trill find a large rorirh/ of rhrHam
■no, Yam and Principe Cigars, anil the Jinesl brands of Tobacco and Snuff.
famphene—Particular Attention paid to the Manufacture of RIKMXG FIT Iff.
And a fine tsssort<n*nt of LA MI'S, of all sizes and descriptions. Bird Cages. Cups. Nests and Sod.
All of which is offered fur sale at greatly reduced Jutes.- Our st" k being large and nue-tly pur<'h -nl fpun lli
importer and Manufacturer at the lowest rates, ami with t'iMi. emvbies us to sell at reduced prie. -. t!, ,t :• -t lie sa
tisfactory to all. We invite the attention of the public to an c.-pecial examination <*f our -t- Uot g.mds ai.,l prices.
Our Motto U —" THE CASH SYSTEM—(yI ICK SALES—SMALL I'KOFITS."
Our Goods are selected with the utmost'carc and warranted to be what they are represented : if any should prove
the contrary, we are not only willing but request our customers to return them, and the money shall ' <• rcliucl-d
MIL IWYNE will give his special attention to the preparation of I'REHCUHTIoXS. which will 1. - • >mp - mded
accurately on the shortest notice. JOSEPH G. PATTt'N.
| Towatuia, June 26, ISSC-- KHWAItI) I'AYXE.
CtROCXSKXES, PROVISIONS, SIC
11 est side of the Public Si/ it arc, opposite the
Court House.
Bailey k nkvins arc just receiving a
large addition to their stock of Provisions, Groceries.
Yankee Xobhw. 7oVs, Print, Confectionary', Ac., which
will he sold wholesale of retail for cash, or in e.xhange for
most kinds of country produce, at prices that cannot fail
to suit purchasers. Consumers or country dealers would
do well to call and examine our stock and prices.
GROCERIES.
Black and Green Tea, Rio and Java Coffee. Chocolate,
Cocoa, Sugar, Molasses, Sjrrup. (linger. Pepper. Spice.
Cloves, nutmegs. Mace cinanion. Ground Mustard. Pepper
Sauce. Soda. Saleratus, Cream Tartar. Sperm and Tallow
Candles, Bar Soap, Vinegar, Starch, Ac.
PROVISIONS.
Flour. Buckwheat Flour. Rye Flour, Corn Meal, Feed,
Pork, Hams A Shoulders. Mackerel, Codfish. Shad, I-ike
Trout, Picketed and Smoked Herring. Cheese, Rice, Beans,
Onions, Potatoes, Butter, laird. Crackers, Ac. Ac.
FKUIT.
Prunes. Citron, Figs, Eng. Currants, Baisins. lem
ons and Oranges, Green and Dried Apples, and Peaches,
Almonds, Pecan nuts, frazil nuts, Grenoble and Madeira
Walnuts, Filberts, Peanuts, Chestnuts,Hickoryniits.Ac.
GERMAN, FRENCH and AMERICAN TOYS, FANCY Goons.
Ac.—Boys' Sleighs, Tin Wagons, China, Pewter A Wood
Tea Setts, Dolls. Trumpets. Toy Guns, Accordians, Har
monicas, Glass, Paper and Wood Inlaid Work Boxes and
Toilet Cases, Toy Burpnns. Secretaries, Ac, Pearl. I very.
Papier Mache and Leather Port Monaies Wallets, Purses,
Ivory, Horn and Wood Pocket and Toilet Combs, Tobac
co and Snuff Boxes, Cigar Cases, Tooth. Hair and Cloth
Brushes, Fancy Mirrors, Perfumery, llair Oil, Ac.
Foots CAP, Letter, Commercial Xote and Bath Post
Paper, Envelopes. Wafers. Sealing Wax, Ink. Inkstands,
Wafer Cups, Sand Boxes, Penholders, Pens. Wafer scales,
Ac. Ac.
TABLE ANP DAIRY SALT, Saliim and Rock Salt, and
Cayuga Ground Plaster. BAILEY A XEVIXS.
Towanda, November 26, 186.1.
GOODRICH * CO.,
OAVKGO, N. Y.
ARK now in receipt of and opening the choicest and
most desirable stock of
Staple and Fancy Dry <oods,
to which tliey have ever had the pleasure of calling the
attention of the community. Our took is very large, and
selected with great rare and acknowledged good taste.and
is particularly adapted to the wants of this and the sur
rounding sections. Durst ck of
Dress Goods, Trimmings, Ribbons, Embroider
ies, Parasols, Cloths, Cassimeres, I estings,
Domestics, Shirtings, Linens, Prints,
Hosiery aml Sha iris, 4 }-r.
and numberless other articles makes our assortment lictter
than any other in this vicinity, nil of which will lie sold
as cheap, and mnnv articles cheaper, than at any ntheres
tablishment, to all of which we invite the insiiection of
purchasers, as being in every respect worthy ot their at
tention.
Those who may favor us with a call may lie assured that
no article will be recommended more highly than its me
rits will admit of.
Owego. May 8 18S6. G. R. GOODRICH A CO.
BOOTS & SHOES—The largest, best and ,
cheapest assortment this side of the Empire City may ,
hefound at je29 TRACY A MOORL'S. 1
nORSE RADDTSH, nicely prated and put
up in Rottle-for table use. Also Pickles. I'epper- '
sauce, Worcestershire sauce, French prepared Mustard,
common Mustard iu Cans and by the lb. at FOX'S.
: AfAP OF liIIADFOUD COFNTV. />-'
i' 1 nrtnal arulrurrr ; LH. the CIHIR-
I ty, nuidr under the directum of J. 11*. RAltkh.il. Pie
' suliseviber will publishshortly A NEW M'( imr.'.I :RT:MI'
; OF RKAPKORR * 'OFNTY. Tilt- surveys areiv>w in pr-'Crc*.
i All tlic Public Roads. Railroads. Stations i'—-t Office.
; Chnrt'liM, Schunl Hmists. Stores, Sii-• j-. Miih, Friratr
anil Public Houses, Ac., arc to be shown mi !he May. in
addition tu the usual topography f River. Creek-. I'UDII
| and Mountains. The names of the property holder* gen
erally, including those in the County who subscribe in
advance to the Map. are also to lie inserted in their rr'pe>'
I tive places.
MAI'S OF TIIK PRINCIPAL VII.I.AtiKS. on a large
! scale, will he inserted in the margin. Also views of pub
lic buildings and private residences.
So more Maps will he published than subscribed for.
1 and at only one price.
The Map will contain some lti or Is square feet. To
engraved and delivered to sul>srriliers handsomely Mured
and mounted. WILLIAM J. BARKER, I'ublislirr.
I North Hector. X. V.. May W, 1356.
GEORGE H. WOOP'S
Diiffiirrrenn k (ilass Picliire Gallery,
rx PATTOX'S NKW BLOCK. Comer <>f Main and
Bridge sts., Towanda. l'a.. is the place t> cot to-V *
PICTURES, (usually called Atuhrotypes.) They are
i superior to all other kinds of pictures. Havingn
! tion. thev can be seen in any position, and can be• t.i ej
| in much less time than Daguerreotypes. and equally <■"
in cloudy as clear weather. ,
BirMiniatiires put into Lockets. Breast pins. Ac.. •
usual. IbMvms open at ail hours. Pictures put up "it
| notice. Towanda, January 22, ls.ib.
RAIL RAD HOUSE.
TOWANDA, PA.
MOSES T. CARRIER, Proprietor.
ffMIE Proprieter having recentlyh-a-edthetivci i- '
A familiarly known as the ()1.I MKASS sT \ '
I ate in the lower portion of this village. l,n " 1 'V", "j ~
| pleasure in informing the public that this .i",''u.
j thoroughly fitted up, painted, papered. Ac., and " ,
1 cd with good funiitiire. with other important ■ hanv
i the convenience and accommodation of citizens a i
! vellers. , f
And further, the proprietor l>cgs leave , m
J the experience he has had in the business, he flat
I sell that lie is capable of catering to the want* <• •" _
I will favor him with their patronage. It i- s hi- dc <
j tion to please the most fastidious at all lmiirs. _
i The most accommodating assistants always in
dance. Please call and try ns.
Towanda, May 20, KM.
MOTH V SEED—A quantity forsderf
1 the store of jet 11. S. MKlh I
J. D. HUMPHREY
TS XOTV RECEIVING an excellent assortment
1 Isn 's, ladies', children's and misses IP >o ' . w
KS. Also, Shoe Pegs, Thread. Linings and
which he invites public attention. . „,,iedue
*y All persons having unsettled accounts o rl<n .
the suWrilier, are invited to make payim nt. jn
venient may call on C. Frisbie. K-q. or I. "" I. r „hj,li
Orwell, previous to the loth of February next, a
time delinquents may expect special in*'.Vl'-'o'ioitMl
Towanda. J. I). Hi Ml
Towanda. January 0, ISj.i.
VO EXCUSE FOR ILU> ISKK m,Ui.i:.
X 1 If you procure ot DR. H. I •
Smith store in the \Vard House.
THE INF \LI.IBLK YK\ST ' g .Thca•
Equally adapted to l-oavc.-. Hot R°'l !
and other Griddle Cake'. Gingerbread, a.!* ll ' l A , . ,Vr
Cakes. Batter lor Pumpling-. Pudding-. 1 ot m-
I'rice 26 cents.