f'iuiucr's gepdmeut.
Time to Gather and How to Keep Pears.
Ouo of the most important points - in the
iiMiiairement of pears, is to gather them at
the proper time. Summer pears should be
gathered at least teu days before they are ripe :
autumn pears ut least a fortnight, and winter
as nearly as possible about the time the trees
stop growing. If left on until the commence
ment of the fall of the leaf, they are worth
less A pear ripened on the tree is generally
not lit to be eaten. The usual way to deter
mine when pears are tit to be taken in the
house to ri|*an, is to lift them up on the tree
if upon raising thein up, tliev part readily
from the stalk, they can then be picked off.—
A ever shake down pears ; hand pick them all
standing on steps for the purpose. Ttiey
should be light, and so contrived that the lad
der may be disengaged from the back at fig
ure fastening together by a bolt at the fop,
at the top should be a broad step to stand on,
with room for a basket to hold the fruit. Have
in begiuuiug to gather, hand hampers of tliffVr
iut sizes, and also large baskets, or hampers
and wheelbarrows. At the bottoms of the
large baskets place some perfectly dry,, short,
tine grass or hay, from the summer mowing,
kept clean, and dry for the purpose. You can
also tell, as a mark when the fruit is ripe,
w hen it begins tp fall—(not wind fall, or from
the catcrpiller.) If the fruit comes off with
out any force used, it is presumed to be ripe
enough ; but sickness Ac., of the trees may
make it atom riper than in fact it is.
If the fruit be in the least bruised, it will
not keep ; therefore the person on the steps
must pick it carefully, and lav it in the basket,
and empty the small baskets into the large.
When the fruit begins to fall itself, cover the
ground un er the tree with soft grass. Those
that drop should be used tirst, as they will not
keep near as long as those picked by hand.
In the fruit room lay soft grass n the floor
and the fruit gently from the basket in heaps
on the grass. To sweat the fruit, cover it
two or three inches thick on the top with some
of the grass ; the heaps may be two or three
feet high. Let them lie in heaps two weeks ;
then open and turn them over, wiping each
pear with a dry cloth, to be frequently dried
during the process. The heaps then remain
eight or ten days more, covered as before, then
wipe the fruit and barrel or place them in bas
kets, as they will sell better in bushel baskets,
and they are then ready to be sent to market.
Always gather fruit in dry weather, and when
the dew is off, and not in the evening after i
the dew has begun to fall. Air should some- j
times be admitted in the fruit room.
Powniug savs : " Mat y sorts of pears that
are comparatively tough if ripened in a cold j
apartment, become very melting, bntierv,
and juicy, when allowed to mature in a room
kept at a temperature of 00 or TO dog." He
also writes : So important is the ripening of
pears in the house, that most amateurs of this
fruit find it to their advantage to have a small
room set apart and fitted up with shelves in
tiers, to be used solely as a fruit rco:n." Mr.
ilovey states " he keeps his winter pears as
be keeps his apples—in barrels in the cellar,'"
and succeeds well. Pears can be placed also
for preserving in tin boxes. Winter pears will
generally sweat after the boxes have been fill
ed a few days ; they should then be taken
out and wiped dry. When the weather be
comes cold, the boxes should be removed to a
dry cellar. lam convinced that pears will
ripen better in a dark closet than in a light
room.
I submit the above numerous ways of keep
ing pears to your subscribers, nr.tl they can
themselves decide this season which is the best
bv giving all a fair trial. And the winter
rarities will come very acceptable to the New
V ear visitors at your homes, and form a splen
did dish on the holiday festive board. T. S. C.
Clermont, N. Y. Country Gentleman, July.
THE Arm; BORER. —Some affirm that the
borer never attacks a tree except at a point
" here the bark at least is already dead ; and
that instead of the dead bark and wood iu the
vicinity of its depredations being the effect, it
is in fact the cause of the attack. Of course
after the borer once obtains a lodgement iu the
t cc it spreads the niisc'iief and hastens the de
iay of the tree. Those who adopt this theo
ry viy that the borer generally attacks the
tree on the south-west side ; and the reason
n-signed for this is, that while the tree is young
and the branches few and small, affording but
1 ttle shade, the bark is frequently killed iu
spots bv the afternoon sun ; and as soon as
there is the smallest dead spot to he found
the borer is into it, and once there, he spreads
disaster all around him.
Assuming this theory to he true, the reme
dy proposed is simple and obvious. First,
branch the tree as low as practicable ; and
secondly, in planting, lean it slightly to the
south-west. These two precautions will afford
every protection from the scorching rays of
the southwestern sun. J. K. SCII.MAN, A'ich
olasville, K. . Country (Jcntleman.
TI RNII' FEEDING A\O BITTER MAKING —My
manner of feeding turnip? is this: When tak
ing them out of the ground I dress them close,
cutting off nl! the roots and fillers. It is the
taj) root and its appendages that impregnate
the milk and butter in a great measure. Von
or any one may tell this by chewing them,
and they will leave a pungent taste in the
mouth. The next operation is—l cut them
as long as twenty-four hours before feeding,
an 1 throw a handful of salt over them when
cut, so that what smell remains passes off in
the atmosphere ; and last, I never or very sel
dom feed until after milking. Correspondence
at the Country Gentle ma n.
A (TIMIEN HAKE. —Most persons who pre
tend to cultivate a garden do so very imper
fectly, using, perhaps, a miserable old wooden
toothed rake, and raising ten noxious weeds to
one useful vegetable. At this point, some
ccomomieal genius may say he can't afford to
pay a dollar for a garden rake. If so, all right
I 'll tell you how to make one. Take a piece
of hard wood, long enough for the head, one
inch thick, two inches broad in the middle ;
taper it off narrow at the ends ; bore small
holes through in it, the proper distance apart
or teeth ; into these drive twenty-penny nails
this makes the head. Next take a piece of
refuse board and make a handle, leave it three
or four inches broad at one end, and you have
n pretty good garden rake with but little cost,
and wheu a thing only lasts only one season,
it is perhaps the most profitable rake to use.
■—l'rah ie Farmer.
To i'.'lY Jv.o.- Pour over them hot fat uu-
iiUstclloncoue.
TOWANDA HARDWARE CUTLERY,
IRON AND STOVE STORE.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer
ft Hardware and Stoves. Iron
8 n tjt'l p. iiOjggand Nails, Sash. Glass, Paints
Oils, House Trimmings—
, , .JmsiSttl! kinds of Carriage trimmings.
KipiiilhillillsimSe** tloths nnd Litres, Carriage
Snlkey mid Pent Springs. Car
neuters* and Joiner-.' Planes,
jjwy Saws, Angers, Chisels nnd all
CT.L. ' ;! other Tools—Cross Cut. Mill
I —and Circular Saws, Blacksmith
Toots, Bellows, Anvils, Vices,
' Hammers and Screw Plates,
Axes. Broad Narrow, Lath and Hand Hatchets—Cable,
Log. Trace t.ud Haltr, Chains, Crowbars, Picks, Shovels
and Spades.
POCKET AND TABIJ2 CUTLERY—Shears and Scis
sors, Edge Tools of all kinds, Brass and Enameled Kettles,
Shovel an.l Tongue*, Spoons nnd Ladles, Tubs and Pails,
Mops and Washboards, and all other kinds <tl" bousc-keep
ing implements.
In the HARDWARE line. Brass, Brßtania, Jnppaned
and Plain Tin Ware, single or in setts. Bar, Band, scroll
and Hoop Iron. Steel of all kinds/Nail Rods, Ac. Pumps,
Lead Pipe and all the necessary fixtures for water works.
Patent, Stretched Leather Belting and String Leather,
and 10,000 other articles too numerous to mention, that
we are now receiving direct from the hands of manufac
turers andimporters. including the largest assortment
ami greatest varietv of
STOVES
Coal and Wood Cooking, Coal and Wood Parlor. Pining-
Itooin. Six Plate and Cylinder, ever brought into Northern
Pennsylvania or Southern New York ; all of which we
are now prepared to sell at wholesale or retail, at as low
rates, and'oh as good TERMS as can be found this side of
New-York, from the fact that all our goods were bought'
of first hands and in full packages and large quantities,
that gives us an advantage over smaller purchasers nnd
Pry Goods dealers, that wiil enable us to sell from o to
If. per rent, less than any of them, which advantage we
shall offer to any who will favor us with a call before pur
chasing elsewhere.
A large quantity of Tin ware. Stove Pipe and Elbow s
always on hand, wholesale and retail. All kinds of Job
Work (lone to order, on short notice and warranted.
Don't mistake the place to buy STOVES and HARD
WARE cheap—one door South of Fox's, and nearlv op
posite Tracy & Moore's, Main street, in the new Wood
Building, lettered all over.
Orain and Country Produce, old Iron. Brass, Brittania
ami Copper. Pried Fruit of all kinds, Feathers and Bees
wax wanted for goods.
10,000 Sheep Pelts wanted, for which the highest price
in CASH will Is- paid.
Towanda, April 'l.
K. WATKOFS 11. M. SKWAKD K. H. COOK.
HWATROUS & Co., DEALERS IX
• HEAVY 4* SHELF HARDWARE, No's. I A
3, Water st. Elmira, N. Y.
We have recently made large additions to our extensive
stock, and have now on hand a complete assortment of ev
ery description of Hardware, which we offer at the lowest
c.oh prices; consisting of Mechanic's Tools, Building Ma
terials, Iron and steel. Nails and spik-i. Ropes and Cord
age. Paints, Oils and Class. Mill saws of every size and
shape, either Malay (Jang or Circular.
Machine Belting, of all widths, both of India Rubber A
leather, Glass at wholesale. We are prepared to snpply
Merchants with Glass, Nails, scythes. Forks, Ac., at Man
ufacturers prices. Tin, sheet iron, and Copper work on
hand or made to order.
CORTKAt TOR'S TOOLS—Wheelbarrows, Aiues' Sho
vels, Blasting Powder. Ac.
Agents for Rich A Wilder's Patent fihlamander .Vafo-,
Fairbauk's Platform Scales, and Welch A Griffith's Circu
lar saws.
Large sizes up to 60 inch, always on hand nnd sold at
Factory Prices. Particular attention paid to orders by
mail.
Elmira, April 7, IBM. n-44-P2m
,
4 NEW and singularly successful remedy fur the cure
J\ i'f all Billions diseases—Costiveness, Indigestion 1
Jaundice, Dropsy. Rheumatism, Fevers ."Gout, Humors.
Nervousness. Irritability, InHamations, Headache, Pains 1
in the Breast. Side. Rack.and Limbs, Female Complaints,
&c., Ac. indeed very few are the diseases in which a
Purgative .Medicine is not more or less required, and much !
sickness and suffering might he prevented, if a harmless
hut effectual Cathartic were more freely used. No per
son eaa feel well while a costive habit of l ody prevails ;
besides it soon generates serious and often fatal diseases,
which might have been avoided by the timely and judi
cious use of a good purgative. This isalike true of Colds,
Feverish symptoms, and Billions derangements. The}'
all tend to become or produce the deep seated and for
midable distempers which load the hearses all over the
land. Hence a reliable family physic is of the first im
portance to the public health, and this Pill has been per
fected with consummate ~kill to meet that demand. An
exten-dvo trial of its virtues by Physicians, Professors,
and Patients, lias shown results surpassing anything
hrtherto known of auv medicine. Cures have been ef
fected beyond belief, were they not substantiated by per
sons of such exalted positions and character as to forbid
the suspicion of untruth.
Among the eminent gentlemen who have testified in
favor of these Pilis. we may mention :
I)oct. A. A. IIAYKS, Analytical Chemist of Boston,
and State As-ayer of Massachusetts, whose high Profes
sional character is endorsed bv the—
Hon. EDWARD EVERETT, Senator of the United
States.
ROBERT C. WINTHROP, Ex-Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
ABBOTT LAWRENCE, Minister Plen. to England.
fJOHN B. FII'ZPATRICK, Catholic Bishop of Boston;
aim
Dr. J. R. CHILTON, Practical Chemist of New York
Citv, endorsed by
Hon. \\ . L. M AKCY, Secretary of State.
MM. B. ASTOR. the richest man in America.
S. EEL AND A Co., Proprietors of the Metropolitan
Hotel, and others.
Did space permit, we could give many hundred certi
ficates from all parts where the Pill.- have leen used, but
evidence even more convincing than the experience of
eminent public men, is found in their effects upon trial.
These Pills, the result of long investigation and study,
are offered to the public as the lest and most complete
which the present state of medical science can afford
They are compounded not of the drugs themselves, but of
the medicinal virtues only of Vegetable remedies extract
ed by ('hetnical process in a state of purity, and combin
ed together iu such a manner a< to insure the best results.
This system of composition for medicines has lieen found
in Cherry Pectoral and Pills lioth, to produce a more ef
ficient remedy than had hitherto been obtained by any
process. Ihe reason is perfectly obvious. While by the
old mode ot composition, every medicine is burdened with
more or less of acrimonious and injurious qualiti's, by
this each individual virtue only that is desired for the cu
rative effect is pre-ent. All the inert and obnoxious
qualities of each substance employed are left behind, the
curative virtues only being retained. Hence it is self
evident the effects should prove as they have proved,
more purely remedial, and the Pills a more powerful an
tidote to disease than anv other medicine known to the
world.
As it is frequently expedient that many medicines
should be taken under the counsel of an attending Physi
cian, and as he could not properly judge of a remedy
without knowing its composition, 1 have suppled the ac
curate Formula- by which both my Pectoral and Pills are
uiade, to the w hole body of Practitioners in the United
States aim British American Provinces. If however there
should be any one who has not received them, they will
be forwarded by inai! to bis request.
Of all the Patent Medicines that are offered, bow few
would be taken it their composition was known ! Their
life consists in their mystery. 1 have uo mysteries.
The composition of my preparations is laid open to all
men, aiul all who are competent to judge on the subject
freely acknowledge their convictions of their intrinsic
merits. The Cherry Pectoral was pronounced by scienti
fic men to be a wonderful medicine before its effects were
known. Many eminent Physicians have declared the
same thing of my Pills, and even more confidently, and
are willing to certify that their anticipations were more
than realized by their effects upon trial.
They operate by their powerful influence on the inter
nal viscera to purity the blood and stimulate it into heal
thy action—remove the obstructions of the stomach, bow
els, liver, and other organs of the body, restoring their
irregular action to health, and by correcting, wherever
they exist, such derangements as are the first origin of
disease.
Prepared by Dr. Jus. C. Ayer, Practical and Analyti
cal Chemist, Isi well, Mass.
Price 2." cents per Box. Five Boxes for SI,OO. Sold
by 11. C. PORTER and PATTON A PAYNE, Towanda.
and by Dealers in Medicine everywhere. .Slv
/ A lU'KTINOS.—AII prices superfine and
v. ingrain carpetinga, just received bv
•April o. Is .T. j. POWELL.
BOOTS AM) SHOES.—The largest and
most complete assortment of lbmits and Shoes ever
exhibited in Towanda, to which particular attent on his
been given iu tiie purchase, and which will positively be
sold less than at any other establishment in Northern
1 enn-ylvuiiui, je t received >yj
Business (Carbs.
Dr ch as. m. turn er, PV YSTVTA N
SURGEON, offers his professional servicas to
the inhabitants of Towanda and vK iuily. Of* t aid res
idence in the dwelling recently occupied by ii. BOOTH,
Esq., one door north of the Episcopal Church, oil Maine
Street.
TAMES MACFARLANE, A TTORNE Y
*J A T LA If ', TOWANDA, PA. Occupies the Office, in
j the Union Block, formerly owned by John C. Adams Esq.
Wild will attend to procuring Bounty I.und Warrants
and Pensions. March 22,1*55.
H. J. MADILJ P. D. MORROW.
MA DILL & MORROW, A TTORNE YS
AND COUNSELLORS AT LAlV,— Office
j over Mercur's Store. Towanda, Pa.
Towanda, April 2, I*. n-43-tf
DR. E. H. MASOX.P7/ YSICIANAND
SURGEON, offers liis professional services to the
j people of Towanda and vicinity. Ofliee at his residence
j <>u Pine street, where he can always be found when not
professionally engaged.
| j? li. I'ARSONS, ATTORNEY~AT
\ lit LA W. TROY, Bradford Co., l'a. Office over V.
J M. & H. F. Long's store. Aug- 7, l;>fc.
McC ABE'S
| CENTRAL MEAT MARKET,
lht u cen J. Kingsbery's A J. Powell's stores.
"ILFFTI TIIE subscriber would respectfully tender to
I his customers and the public generally his sin
! /i 7r cere thanks for the very liberal patronage ex
tended to him the past season. He solicits a continuance
! of tile same.
He would say to the public that lie intends to keep con
j stautly ou hand a choice selection of MEATS of all kinds,
; the best the country affords, which he intends to sell for
I very small profits, either by the side, quarter or pound.—
Please give me a call.
An* Meats, Ac., will be delivered on short notice, when
! ordered, at anv place in the Corporation.
! Towanda. Eel>. 12,1657. J. McCABE.
Wo (U3L&T/
|
pLOCK A WATCH REPAIRER— The
: ' undersigned is constantly receiving from New-York
I by Express, new additions to his Stock of Watches, Clocks,
i Jewelry, Silver ware, and Fancy Goods, comprising in
! part—G.dd and Silver Lever, L'Epitie and Plain Watches,
i with a full and complete assortment of Fine Gold Jewelry.
| such as Gold chains, Lockets, Bracelets, Gold Pens, Keys,
Breast-l'ius. Ear-Kings, Finger-Rings, etc. etc. Also, a
■ large variety of Silver ware .such as Table and Tea Spoons,
! Cream spoons. Butter knives, Salt spoons, Spectacles, to
: gcther with an extensive assortment of Plated Ware—All
j 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 Fiftv
! Dollars.
C _ Watches repaired on short notice, and WARRANTED
! to run well. Also, all kinds Clocks repaired,
j W. A. C. would beg leave to say, that he is prepared to
1 execute the most difficult Jobs, such as can be done at no
other Shop short of New-York city.
W. A. CHAM BERLIN.
' Towanda, February 1,1*57.
WAVERLY
XVZAXLBLB ESTABLISHMENT.
JL BALDWIN, havinjw pnrcliased the
. • Marble Factory of this village, under the superin
tendence of 11. Hanford, the subscriber is happy to an
nounce that the Marble business in Waverly will now be j
conducted by him. He is constantly receiving ITALIAN ;
AND RUTLAND MARBLE, for Monuments, Head-stones, I
Tomb Tabels, and Stand Tops, Paint Stones, Midlers, Ac. |
Having secured the services of G. H. POWERS, who is well
j known to be the most perfect Artist in the State, he offers !
I unparalleled inducements to persons wishing to secure !
I anv of the above articles, in cheapness, style and Artisti
| cal beauty.
j Waverly, N. Y.. Feb. 3,1857.
AMBROTYd3S melainotypes
AND ATYPHOGRAPHS.
I > Or, Pictures on Glass, Iron Pa pre.
I V ALSO,
/ \ Electrotypes, or Raised Pictures, j
| \ Taken at G. H. Wood's Gallery,
J PATTO.x's BLOCK, TOWANDA.
SO' Particular attention given to copying. Pictures
( taken in cloudy as well as clear weather.
The quality of my pictures is too well known to need
comment. Call and see lor yourselvss.
Rooms open at all hours. All work warranted,
i Towanda, April 14, 1557.
TOWANDA FOUNDRY
riiiiE sui •scriber continues to carry on the
-I_ Foundry business in Towanda, and i prepared to
do al! kinds of work in his line on short notice and in a
workmanlike manner. He will keep on baud or make to
order Plows, Stoves, Mill Irons, Sleigh Shoes, Wagon-
Ilexes, and any article of cast iron that may l>c required.
Turning and fitting up work will be done on short notice
and on reasonable terms. Persons wishing to purchase
Stoves of any kind will find it much to their advantage
to buy at the Foundry, as they can be repaired much
cheaper. Please call and examine before purchasing else
where. Old cast iron and drain taken in payment.—
Don't mistake thp place—one door cast of Mercur's Block.
tt&- I would also say to those having accounts stand
ing over six months, that they must he settled without
delay, and those having notes that arc due will do well to
pav up and save cost. JOHN CAIIMAX.
Towanda. Oct. 22, 1856.
GREAT IMPROVEMENT IN WATER PIPE
CHAIN PUMP TUBING.
fpilfi suhscrit>er having lately commenced the manufac-
JL ture of WATER TUBING, at Wilkes-Barre, Pa. with
WYC'KOFF'S PATENT BORING MACHINE,
which produces the article so long sought after by Pump
Mauiitacturers and others, would call the attention of Rail
road Superintendents, Pump Dealers, Farmers, Village
Corporations and all others in want of cheap and durable
Water Conductors, to the Pipes manufactured by this pro
cess. They are made from solid Pine and other scantling
from 3 to 6 inches square, according to size of bore and
pressure required, in sections 8 feet long, with a socket
joint accurately fitted, both air and water tight. As Wy
cliniTs Machine bores directly through the centre every
time, the timber need only 1m; large enough to sustain tiie
pressure wanted, as the smaller they are the more perfect
ly they become saturated with water, and the longer they
will hist, when laid in the ground. It is a well-ascertain
ed fact that while the body or thick part o ' a pump log is
entirely decayed, the thin sharpened end will be sound ;
at the same time they never stop up from impurities of
the water or being flattened, are free from rust or poison
ous o.vydes, lasting about as long as lead or iron, at only
one-sixth the cost.
The above-mentioned Pipes have been extensively and
thoroughly tested in most of the Northern States, for the
fiast two years, and wherever introduced they immediate
y supersede all other kinds of Pipe or Chain Pump Tub
ing. They can he made to stand any desirable head of
water, and can be shipped to any part of the country with
safety and at small expense.
Co' Orders solicited and filled with despatch. Address
K. S. GOODRICH, or
A. LAWTON, Agent.
June 22, 1857. Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
18] SPRING TRADE! [57~
GREAT ATTRACTIONS
AT
M.E.SOLOMON'S CLOTHING STORE,
IN MKRCUIt'S BI.IICK.
TTMIE proprietor of this extensive Ready Made Clothing
X e-tablishment, would respectfully inform his friends
and the public generally, that he is now opening the most
extensive and beautiful assortment of SPRING AND
SUMMER CLOTHING, ever offered in this market, which
will he sold for CASH cheaper than can be found in Nor
thern Pennsylvania.
Persons wishing good bargains and an elegant suit, or
any portion thereof, well made of substantial material—
Coat, Vest. Pantaloons. Cravat, Collars, and in fact eve
rything in the line, will do well to call. He is confident
he can satisfy all in price and quality.
N. B—Cash paid for Sheep pelts and wool.
April 14,1857.
Lightning and Destruction!
TTMIE subscriber, grateful for past favors, takes this
1 opportunity to inform the citizens of Bradford and
adjoining counties, that he lias again started his teams in
the LIGHTNING ROD TRADE.
Having had several years experience in the business,
he feels confident that he can supply those in want of
Rods, with a superior article, put up strictly upon scienti
. fic principles, and at prices that canuot fail to suit.—lf
there any of the many rods put up by him in any way out
or repair, by being informed of ttie same, it will afford
hint much pleasure to put them in proper order. All or
ders by mail or otherwise promptly atttended to.
Leßaysville. June 4,1857. F.GREGORY.
WHEAT GRITS, Samp, Hommony, Gra
. ri°"r-Oatmeal, Farina, Tapioca, Maeearoui,
\ • rmicilli. Re e Flour Corn Starch,and a variety of -imi
It- -T J ~, || J"MY>\
fßerrljanbice, £rc.
TIOGA POINT
AGRICULTURAL WORKS!!
R. M. WELLES & BROOKS,
ATHENS, BRADFORD CO., FA.
Manufacturer, Wholesale and retail dealers in
Emery's Unrivalled Horse Powers,
THRESHERS AND SEPERATORS, THRESHERS AN D
CLEANERS, CIRCULAR AND CROSS-CUT
PORTABLE SAW-MILLS, SHINGLE MACHINES, &c.
EMEFY'S, HICKOK'S & KRAUSER'S
CIDER, MILLS AND PRESSES.
a*Corn Sliellers, Clover Hnllera, Hay, Straw and Stalk
Cutters, Grain Drills, and Broad cast Seed Sowers,
Horse Rakes. Cultivators, Horse hoes, Clow's
Grain Cradles, Do# Powers, Corn and Cob
Mills, Dederick's Hay Presses, Stump
Machines, Corn Husking Machines,
Leather and Rubber Beltings,
Portable mortising machine.
KETCIIUM'S MOWERS & REAPERS,
EXCELSIOR FANNING MILLS.
Refrigerators, Provision Safes, etc.
Extras furnished for repairing all machines sold by us.
#B-our Excelsior Fanning Mill is the best in the Union.
Descriptive Catalogues. Price Lists and Circulars of all
machines sold by us, sent gratis and postage pre-paid, to
all applicants. Send tfflniour name and address.
K. M. WELLES A BROOKS.
Athens, Pa. June 29, 1*57.
P. S. We have tor sale cheap for cash, payable before
Sept. Ist, next, two ot Ketchnm's light two horse Mow
on, with 4 foot cotter-bars ; they are strong and well
adapted for rough meadows, and calculated to please the
fanner. R. M. W. A B.
JEWELRY! JEWELRY! JEWELRY!
A. IMC. Warner's
New t}- Splendid Jewelry Store, one door north
of Pullons Drvg Store,
HAS just been opened with the largest and
JBEL most choice stork of FASHIONABLE
JEWELRY everoflered to a discriminating
M."-/ jl public. Indeed, he can safely say that with
grjjg . ykfi f' ,c opening of his new store has been in-
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 less attractive stock, he has enjoyed so large a share
of public patronage, flatters himself that the immense in
crease of Goods he now oflers, 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.
" Or-TIIK WATCH REPAIRING DEPARTMENT will
continue to be distinguished by the skill ami de-patch
which lias heretofore enabled it to enjoy the enviable rep
utation of being the most reliable in town.
Towanda, September 24, 155.
TOWANDA CABINET WAREHOUSE
flllFPffffir CHESTER WELLS would
respectfully inform his friends and the
public that he is now receiving at his old
stand one door north of Laporte, Mason A Co.'s banking
house, a large and extensive assortment of
Sofa?, Mahogany Chairs, of various patterns,
Rosewood and Mahogany Side and Centre Tables,
Dining, Tea and Pembroke Tables, Stands of every
kind. Cane, Flag and Wood seat Chairs, high
Chairs, Children's Rockers, Bedsteads,
Bureaus. Lounges, Gilt and Rose
wood Picture Frames, Iron Hat
Stands, Corner and side do.
of walnut and mahogany ; Cradles, Cribs, Wardrobes,
Cupboards, Looking glasses. A,-.
A9*COFFINS, of every size and quality, and will at
tend oa all occasions when required.
The public are invited to examine my assortment before
purchasing elsewhere, as 1 will sell eheaperthan any other
establishment in Northern Pennsylvania.
Towanda, August *, 1*55.
TEE OLD STAITO
STILL IN OPERATION!
.<■ . THE subscriber would announce
tT;'2to the public that he has now on
' vSSS.- 1 -." and, and will make to order all
kinds or CABINET FURNITURE,
l> ' rffipmHi' such as Sofa-, Divans. Lounges. Ucn
,rp. Card, Dining and Breakfast Ta
.-i'le. Mahogany, Walnut, Maple and
CH B ] Cherry Bureaus, Stands of various
description, which are, and will he made of the best ma
terial and workmanlike manner, and which they will sell
for cash cheaper than can be bought in any other Ware
room in the country.
READY-MADE COFFINS, on hand on the most rea
sonable terms. A good HEARSE will fie furnished on
Funeral occasions. JAMES MACKINSON.
Towanda, January 1.1855.
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS,: DTC
J1 est side of the Public Square, opposite the.
Court House.
BAILEY <fc NEVIXS are just receiving a
large addition to their stock of Provisions, Groceries,
Yankee Notions, Toys, Fruit. Confectionary, &c., which
will be sold wholesale of retail for cab, or in exhange 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, Syrup, Ginger, Pepper, Spice,
Cloves, nutmegs. Mace ciuamon, Ground Mustard. Pepper
Sauce, Soda, Saleratus, Cream Tartar, Sperm aud Tallow
Candles, Bar Soap, Vinegar, Starch, Ac.
PROVISION'S.
Flour. Buckwheat Flour, Rye Flour, Corn Meal, Feed,
Pork, Hams A Shoulders. Mackerel, Codfish, Shad. Lake
Trout, Pickeled and Smoked Herring, Cheese, Rice, Beans,
On ions,' Potatoes, Butter, Lard, Crackers, Ac. &c.
FRUIT.
Prunes, Citron, Figs, Eng. Currants, Raisins, Lem
ons and Oranges, Green and Dried Apples, and Reaches,
Almonds, Pecan nuts, Prazil nuts, Grenoble and Madeira
Walnuts, Filberts,, Pea nuts. Chestnuts, Hickory nuts, Ac.
GKHMAX, FRENCH and AMERICAN TOYS, FANCY GOODS,
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 Bureans, Secretaries, Ac, l'carl. Ivery,
Papier Machc 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, Hair Oil, Ac.
I'ooi.s CAI', Letter, Commercial Note and Bath Post
Paper, Envelopes, Wafers, Sealing Wax, Ink, Inkstands,
Wafer Cups, Sand Boxes, Penholders, Pens, Wafer scales.
Ac. Ac.
TABI.K AND DAIRY SALT, Salina and Rock Rait, and
Cayuga Ground Plaster. BAILEY A KEVINS.
Towanda. November 26,1855.
LMRE INSURANCE.— TIu; undersigned is
A agent for the following safe and reliable Companies:
Farmer's Union Insurance Co. . Athens, Pa.
Capital, $200,000.
State Mutual Insurance Co. . Ilarrisburg, Pa.
Capital, $200,000.
Girard Insurance Co. . . . Philadelphia, Pa
Capital, $300,000.
These Companies insure against loss or damage bv fire
on the most reasonable terms. Dwelling Houses, furni
ture, Warehouses, Merchandize, Ac., and Farm Property
insured for any length of time. All losses will be prompt
ly paid. c. S. RUSSELL.
Towanda, December 25, 1856.
BARCLAY COAL.—THE BARCLAY
RAIL ROAD AND COAL COMPANY have now on
hand, and will keep constantly for sale at TOWANDA
a large supply of their eoal, at
$3 00 per tan for Blacksmith Coal, and
$3 50 per ton for Raked Coal.
Apply for coal at Towanda to HORATIO BLACK. Coal
will also he sold at THE MINES at
$2 00 per ton for Blacksmith Coal, and
$2 50 per ton for Raked Coal.
A liberal discount will be made on sales bv the boat load
Oct. 30, 1856. LOW D OVERTON, President
ROR SALE.
a a THE subscriber offers for sale the HOUSE
a* l '' EOT at present occnpled bv him, situated
rl • !|L " n Second Street, corner of Jefferson. near the
illi MB Collegiate Institute. The lot Is 46 feet in front
extends to Third Street. The property
will be sold cheap, possession given immediately ; for
(urtber particulars inquire on the premises.
, T*.a d.i. My 7, D'-r. J*B M'Wll LI \M
DR.
SOUTH END OF THE WARD HOUSE
Z*ronting the Public Square.
THE subscriber thankful for the liberal patronage of the past year, intends to keep constantly on hand a full as
sortment of the very best articles usally kept in our line, which HE WII.I. dispose of on such terms as will be sat
isfactory to all who may patronize him. The purchases aie made entirely with cash in hand, and for the CASH our
customers will receive the benefit of a good article at a low price. All articlca shall answer our recommendations,
and are warranted as represented.
[TF* Medical Advice gratuitously given at the Office, charging enly for the Medicines.
The stock consists of a complete and select assortment of
DRUGS, MEDICINES, AND GROCERIES,
Pure Wine & Liquors, for Medicinal nsc, London Porter & Scotch Ale.
ALL HIE MOST POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES!
The most approved Trusses and Abdominal Supporters, Nursing Bottles, Nip
ple Shells, Breast Pumps, Teeth Rings, Syringes, Catheters, dec.
American, English $ Chinese Razors and Knives.
FRESH CAMPHENE & BURNING FLUID-NEW & BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS OF LAMPS!
Superior TOBACCO de SNUFF !----Choice brands of Pure Havanna, Principe
and TTara CIGARS !
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Window Glass. Brushes, Perfumery. Shaving Soap,
Fancy Articles, &c- &c.
Hair Dyes, Hair Restorer, Fancy Soaps, Shaving Cream, Tooth Powder, Extracts for the
Handkerchief, Italian "Whisks, I'ort montiais, Purses, Bay, Colonge, Rose and
Lavender Waters Tobacco and Snuff Boxes. Indeliible Ink, &c.
FAMILY GROCERIES:
Black and Green Teas ; Rio and Java Coffee; Molasses, Syrups, Sugars, Spices, A;c Arc.
Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines, Ac.
REMEMBER THE STORE—SOUTH END (F THE WARD HOUSE!
Towanda, February 1,1855. H. C. PORTER, M. P.
NEW ARRANGEMENT. At
The Mammoth Hardware Store
CHATFIELD STORRS.
Is now receiving a large and well selected asfortmmt of dHI
Foreign Sf Domestic Hardware
HOUSE TRIMMINGS, of every description,
Carpenters, Cabinet makers, Blacksmiths and Sitae makers'
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
In faci almost everything that the industry of the country requires. In
addition we are constantly receiving and keep on hand a full stock of . • .-..
Swedes and American Iron, Iforse shoe Iron, JVo.il rods, Jr.
Warranted of the br-t quaßty, and sold a= chrap as can be purchased > f anv establishment we-t of New York. Also
Parker mill Nails, Lead Pipe, Glass, Sasli, Putty. White Lend. Linseed Oil, which is warranted perfectly pure.
Saddlery Hardware, and Carriage IVXalrcr's Goods.
COAL AM) WOOD COOK AND PARLOR STOVES.
Parlor and Cook Wood and Coal Stoves. Hejrulators and Sheet Iron Stoves, Stove Pipe. Ac. Now receiving a fell
supply of the celebrated Cook ,-tove GOVERNOR, w ho h is pronounced bv all judge- as the best cook Stove ill the
market, it is especially adapted to the Farmer's nsc.
As we have the largest and most complete Hardware Store on the New \ ork and Erie Railroad, and we intend to
purchase good- in the be-t markets, and by keeping a full assortment, selling as cheap as possible, we hope to secure
the patronage of those doing business in this market. STORES A CH \TFELI>.
Owego, X. Y. Oct. 21, I*so.
J. M.U ALU \N III; 111: XT "
|LJ PATTON S, r I i.v/. .
gf<? A IST OPEXED,
I. ON THE CCRNER OF BRIDGE AND MAIN STREETS,
No. 4, Patterns' rlock, Towauda, Pa.
THE subscribers would respectfully inform their friendsjand the public that they hav 'formed a co-partnership
the I).ug business, and are now receiving at Xo. 1, in Patton - New Brick Block, from the cities of Phiiadc!
phia and New York, a large and well selected stock of American, French and English
CHEMICALS, DRUGS,MEDICINES,GROCERIES.
PAINTS, OILS, WINDOW (IL.ISS. DYE STI R'S.
is tLAmtBQR isS2 £3= ASffiSOSs'lS i
DRESSING COMBS, PERFUMERY, FANCY SOAPS, PORT MONNAES, &c.
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, and a variety of the most approved Trasses,
Abdominal Supporters, dtc., always on hand.
London Porter and Scotch Ale, and Pure Liquors, for Medicinal purposes.
ALL THE MOST POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES.
Brushes for the lint, Hair, Teeth, Nails Boots Painting Tarnishing, Whitewashing. Ax.
The Lovers of GOOD CIGARS and TOBACCO, trill find a large variety of choice Hava
na, Vara and Principe Cigars, and the finest brands of Tobacco and Snuff.
famphene— l Particular Attention paid to the Manufacture of BIRMNG FI.UI>.
And a fine assortment of LAMPS, of all sizes and descriptions, Bird Cages, Cups, Nests and Seed.
All of which is offered for sale at greatly reduced rates. Our stork being large and mostly purchased from the
Importer and Manufacturer at the lowest rates, and with Cash, enables us to sell at reduced prices, that must be sa
tisfactory to all. We invite the attention of tlie public to an especial examination of our stock of goods and prices.
Our Motto is—" THE CASH SYSTEM—QUICK SALES—SMALL PROFITS "
Our Goods are selected with the ntmostjeare and warranted to lie what they are represented ; if any should prove
the contrary, we are not only willing but reqnest'onr customers to return them, and the money shall be refunded.
MR. PAYNE will give his special attention to the preparation of PREBCRIPTIOXS, which will 1* compounded
accurately on the shortest notice. JOSEPH 11. PATTON'.
Towauda, June 26, 1856. * EDWARD P. PAYNE.
NEW STOKE
iiw mm ©MI
HUMPHREY V WICKHAM are now receiving in their
New Store, West side of the public square, a large
and well selected stock of
FOREIGN
AND
DOMESTIC
DRY-GOODS,
HARDWARE.
CROCKERY, S,-C.
BOOTS AND SHOES in great variety and style, com
prising Ladies' Misses' and Childrens' Gaiters—-Bootees.
Buskins and Slippers ; Gents', boys'. Youths' and Chil
drens' Boots, Brogans and Shoes, both Eastern and home
manufactured. A general assortment of Gents' Ladies'
and childrens' overshoes, Rublier Boots, Ac.
A tnll assortment ot Boot and Shoe Findings, Sole and
Upper leather, Calf and Kip skins, Morocco Linings and
Lace leather.
Towanda, Nov. 2,">, 185 C.
IVRO EXCUSE FOR BAD BREAD T
-L y If you procure of DR. 11. C. POUTER,
South store in the Ward House.
THE INFALLIBLE YEAST POWDER,
Equally adapted to Loaves. Hot Rolls, Biscuit, Buckwheat
and other Griddle Cakes. Gingerbread, all kinds of Sweet
Cakes, Batter for Duuipliugs, Puddings, Pot pies, Ac. Ac-
Price 25 cents. March 2'J.
TIMOTHY SEED—A Quantity for sale at
the stent of p.; ' L'. S. Mi R'.
LIQUOR STORE.
(J FELTON would respectfully inform tlio
LA# public that tie is now ready at his old stand, under
llall A Russell's, south side of the public square, to furn-
Lb those wanting IM'RK LIQUORS, with almost every
thing in that line. Ho has lately made large additions to
1 his stock, purchasing of the tiest importers, and in Un
original package. He has on hand, and for sale in any
! quantity from a qi.:r* wards : , A , .
Brandy Sign.-V ■ gniac. old Hennessv. and Otard.
frin. -Swan. Ate in. and Scheidam Schnapps.
JlTiiskry. —Scotch .Old Rve. Monongahela and Rectified,
irinc.—Currant, Port, and Brown Sherry.
Fresh Uatnphene and Burning Fluid kept constantly on
hand. Also PS per cent. Alcohol.
On; \KS of the best brands. Jugs of all sues; quart
' flasks, and a targe quantity ot empty Kirrels.
Blnghainton Ale by the gallon or barnd.
1 Those favoring me with their patronage may be certain
: that all articles ill be what they are represented.
I N. B. The person who borrowed tny " Wiuitage Rod" ia
requested to return it.
Towanda. January l.lS",fi.
I "VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that M
; application will be made at the next -session of tin
> legislature of Pennsylvania. f-r the inee.ri.oration ot
| Rank, to be callcu the " BRADFORDCOI N H I>A
' with banking privileges of issue, discount and depo> •
i with a capital ot Two Hundred Thousand Hollars, *0
1 the right to increase the capita! stoi k to fhree Hunnrc'
I Thousand Dollars, and to be located in the borougn
i Towanda, in the county of Bradford.
I Towanda. June 12. 1 vi7.
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