farmer's Dcpnrtmrut.
Maplo Sugar Making.
To the Editor of the American Agriculturist.
In response to your solicitation for practical
Information relative to the making of sugar
from the maple I offer my mite. It is well
known that Maple Sugar is one of the staple
productions of the Western portion of the
" Southern Tier" of New York. It has of
course, been a matter of no little interest to
our farmers to manufacture in the best maimer,
both as to quality, and economy, an article
of so much importance, and many have prompt
ly adopted the means and appliances whieh in
genuity has suggested and experience proved
worthy. The first premium awarded at the
late State Fair, was given for nti article made
In Allegany County. In offering a statement
of the process and implements used, I give
♦hose adopted aud used by those engaged some
what extensively in sugar making, and who
make a very superior article.
In tapping, a 5-8 or 3 4 angtr bit is used,
making the hole 1 1-2 or 2 inches deep. The j
spout is made of hard wood, fonr or five in
ches long, a hole bored with a small bit through
its length, and turned in a lathe, one end to fit
the hole made by the bit in the tree, and the
other with a head, over which the wire loop
attached to one edge of the bucket, is slipped j
and held. The end of the spout is made quite
tapering, or " stunt" as it is sometimes termed,
so as fill the hole perfectly tight at its entrance
in the bark of the tree. This allows all the
■ap to pass through the spout, and prevents
its escape otherwise. To " freshen'' another
hole is bored and other s|>out inserted near the
first, so that the same bucket receives the sap
from both.
The buckets are usually made of pine, hoop
ed with ash or iron, and sometimes the outside
is painted. On one side at the upper edge of
the bucket, a wire loop is inserted, large enough
to pass over to the end of the spout after it is
firmly driven into the tree, by which the buck
et is hung. This dispenses with the sheet iron
or tin spout, the gouge, and the nail. Many
furnish covers to each bucket, which arc made
from blocks of pine, sawed of the proper length
from which thin pieces arc riven with shin
gle frow. On one side or edge of these thin
pieces a notch is cut, through whieh, when j
properly placed on the buckets, the sap drops |
from the spout. This cover excluded all rain j
and snow, leaves and bark. When the "Sugar |
Camp" is inclosed (and all should be,) and all ;
kinds of stock excluded, the bucket should be '
hung near the ground, but otherwise, they may i
be hung out of the reach of sheep and swine,!
aDd reasonably from cattle.
The boiling is done in sheet iron pans, made
by the tinner, usually of two or three sheets
joined by rivets, the sides and ends turned up
five inches, a heavy wire around the upper edge I
in the manner of a dripping pan. Iron loops .
are riveted on at proper distances to serve as !
handles. Three of these pans placed on a j
well constructed arch, tlip two back pans plac-!
Ed each its height higher than the one imme- 1
diately before it, small lancets placed in the !
two rear pans so that the back one may be '
discharged into the one next forward it. and
that into the front one is found to he a great i
convenience.
A large store tub, placed so that it will ;
stand its whole height above the upper or
back pan, should be provided with a good cov
er, a good faucet and spout reaching from the ,
tub to the pan. By the faucet and spout the !
sap may flow from the store tub to the npper
pan, and from that to the second, and so to tin
third or front pan. The supply tnay be regit
lated by the faucets in each, so that the flow
to all will be regular and sufficient. For
gathering, a sled should be provided with a
moderate sized tub firmly fastened upon it,
which tub should have the upper head placed
four or five inches below the upper end. Two
2-inch holes should be bored through this In ad.
In gathering, a team attached to the sled pass
es along the roads that traverse t e camp at
proper intervals, the sap is taken from the
buckets in pails, and poured on the upper head
of the gathering tub, and passes through the
holes until the tub is full. It is then drawn
to the proper place to be discharged into the
■tore tub. The discharge is through an inch
and-a-fuurth bole in the bottom of the gather
ing tub, by a spoilt reaching to the top of the
atort tub. It will be seen that the ground
where the u camp" is built should he uneven
so that the store tnb may be placed above the
highest pan on the arch, and the gathering tub
when standing on the sled already to discharge
may stand a little above the top of the stoie
tub. The discharge from the gathering tub is
rlosed by a long " plug" which passes through
one of the 2-inch holes in the upper head into
the I 3-4 hole in the bottom. The spout from
the gathering tub should be well made, with
the end receiving the discharge tightly cover
ed, and a hole through the cover large enough
to receive the discharge nod not waste. This
spout is placed on the sled-runner aud easily
and firmly secured.
When the season is somewhat advanced.the
weather warm, aud the buds begin to grow, it
is often difficult to make sugar. The difficulty
i 6 obviated by putting a spoonful of quick lime
in each bucket. The sap becomes sweet, and
the syrop- granalates frerfy aud is quite as w bite
arid pleasant as ever. In " saga ring off" the
syrup is carefully strained in-toa medium sized
cauldron kettle, aud carefully reduced until it
becomes sugar, some adding milk or other sub
stances to '• cleanse," and others rejecting it
entirely. Indeed, when covers are used on
♦he buckets, the gathering and store tubs, the
pans well placed on a well constructed arch
■oder cover, and the whole process conducted
with the utmost neatness and order, the
u cleansing process" is quite unnecessary.
The cost of buckets mud spouts is sl2 1-2
te sls per hundred, according to materials and
workmanship ; puns s££, to $5 each, according
to- size,, and quality of materials. Iron bound
pine buckets are pjefenibJ-e- to tin, and cost
much lesa. Tl>e put* oxide entirely of isou, in
the manner describe*i. are- tar better tiwi* tb'jc
with wood sides, less lialdc-to le;k, easier kept
clean, sweeter„ and more-easier to handle-.
The cost for the sanac star and quality of iron
ia not materiality more.
With this suit of apparatus, perfect cleanii
ness may attend tlie whole process, the sap
and syrup are not ttaundy embittered, nor sour
ed by a combination of sap* muix snow, leaves,
buds, coal, and ashes. At> twtieic is readily
and economically produced, ahuolt rivaling the
snow in whiteness and purity, jdensmit to- the
sight, and xceedingly pleasant to the taste,
as 1 hope you may have the opportunity of
testing, when
" Fair handed Spring tmboKums evi-ry grace."
S. NCI nii:it.
K*n<k>lpb. Ujitaritigu* Co.. N Y.. Ja-i. 2. !.'.s.
tflisrdiuncons.
TOWANDA HARDWARE CUTLERY,
IKON AND ST VE STOKE.
s Wholesale and Retail Dealer
g "it Hardware and Stoves. Iron
B X 'MI J -Ift J3e:iml Nails. Sash, Glass, Paints
'ML '' and Oils, House Trimmings—
Wiii il-. 111 [TjITTiTTi'TT kinds of Carriage trimmings.
|Ti ; ")j|'ii||'!j- "jt Seat Cloths and Laces. Carriage
gjlwl Sulkcv mid Seat Springs, Car
pen tors' and Joiners' Planes.
WfeS*l '■ p-J':l jg*V Saws, Augers. Chisels and ail
KEtJlSl*""" *L!' : other Tools—Cross Cut, Mill
V Tools, Bellows. Anvils, Vices,
Ss ="= * Hammers and Screw Plates,
Axes. Broad Narrow, Lnth and Hand Hatchets—Cable,
Log. Trace and Haltr, Chains. Crowbars. Picks, Shovels
and Spades.
POCKETAND TABT.E CUTLERY—Shears and Scis
sors, Edge Tools of nil kinds. Brass and Enameled Kettles,
Shovel and Tongues. Spoons and Ladles. Tubs and Pails,
Mops and Washboards, and all other kinds of house-keep
ing implements.
In the H VBDWARE line, Brass, Brittania. Jappaned
and Plain Tin Ware, single or in setts, star. Band. Scroll
and Hoop Iron. Steel of all kinds. Nail Rods. Ac. Pumps.
I.ead Pipe and all the necessary fixtures for water works.
Patent. Stretched Leather Belting and String leather,
and 10,fi'H) other articles too numerous to mention, that
we are now receiving direct from the hands of manufac
turers andimporters, including the largest assortment
and greatest variety of
STOVES
Coal and Wood Cooking. Coal and Wood Parlor, Dining-
Ilonm, Six Plate and < yMilder. e\ er brought into Northern
Pennsylvania or Southern New York ; all of whieh we
are now prepared to sell at wholesale or retail, at as low
rates, and on as good TERMS as ran be found this side of
New-York, from the fact that all our goods were bought i
of first hands and in full packages and large ipiantities.!
that gives us an advantage over smaller purchasers and
Dry Goods dealers, that wiil enable us to H1 from 5 to
15 per cent, less tintn any of them, whieh advantage we
shall offer to any who will favor us with a call before pur
chasing elsewhere.
A large quantity of Tin ware. Stove Pine and Elbows
alwavs on hand, wholesale and retail. All kinds of Job
Work done 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 nearly op
posite Tracy A Moore's, Muiti street, in the new Wood
Building, lettered all over.
Grain and Country Produce, old Iron, Brass, Itrittania
and Coppes. Dried Fruit of all kinds, Feathers and Bees
wax wanted for goods.
10.000 Sheep Pelts wanted, for which the highest price
in CASH will be paid.
Towanda, April 2. ts~,7.
R. WATKOFS 11. M. SEWARD E. 11. COOK.
RWATKOUS k Co., DEALERS IN
• HEAVY & SHEI.FHARDWARE, No's. 1 A
!!, Water st. Eltnira, X. 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 otter at the lowest
ca*>h prices; consisting of Mechanic's Tools. Buildiug Ma
terials, Iron and steel. Nail- and spika, Hopes and Cord
age. Paints, oils and Glass. Mill saws of every size and
shape, either Malay Gang or Circular.
Machine Belting, of all widths, both of India Rubber A j
leather. Glass at wholesale. Weave prepared to supply i
Merchants with Glass, Nails, scythes. Forks. Ac., at Man- I
ufactuiers 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's Patent Shlamander .Safes,
Fairbank's Platform Scales, and Welch A Griffith's Circu
lar saws.
Large sizes up to 00 itv-h, always on hand and sold at
Factory Prices. Particular attention paid to orders by
mail.
Elmira, April 7, 1856. n-tl-12m
Stisqucljnmut Collegiate institute,
TO WANDA, BRADFORD CO., PA.
INSTRUCTORS.
REV. J AMES MCA lI.LLVM. Principal. Professor of An
cient Languages and Mental and Moral Science ;
DAVID CRAFT, A. B-, Professor of Mathematics and
Natural Science.
MISS A. ELIZA FRITCHER. Preceptress ;
MISS EMiLIK A. Bl TLKR. Assistant ;
MISS O. LOUISA JKNKS. Instructor on Pir.no;
MISS HELEN M. CARTER, A-si-taiit Instructor on Pi
ano and M'-lodeou;
MISS CLARIS* V A. STOCKWfcLL, Teacher of French
and Drawing.
STEPHEN CM.IFF. Usher:
Mr. (AN FIELD DAY TON. Steward.
The Winter Term commences on Wednesday. Decern
her 2. and will continue ! t weeks, exclusive of a reces
of lu days at Christmas.
EXPENSES PER TERM.
Payable invariably in advance, or one half on entering
the SCIKX >I, and otic half at the middle of the term—Fuel
and contingencies included:
Primary, per term | 4 00
Preparatory 6 00
Higher. Ist year, per terra 7 no !
Higher. Ist and 2d year, per term S 00 1
Classical, 1-t year, per term 7 00 j
Classical. 2d and 31 year, per term,. s 00 1
Collegiate, per term 10 00
N. 11. Pupils will lie classed by the most advanced
branch they respectively pursue.
Pupils using scholarships a re charged ?) per term for
ue! and contingents ; fop instrument on which to take
lessons, 50c, or for practice ?2.00.
EXTRAS.
(•'ronch on
Drawing 3 00
Tuition on Piano Forte with use of Instrument... 12 00
do do per quarter of II weeks,.. 10 00
Board in the Institute, per week, including fuel and
light 2 00
Washing, per dozen 3s
No scholar, whose parents or guardians shall reside
within two miles of the Institute shall lie admitted to tui
tion therm'?) upon anv permanent scholarship rented or
loaned by such pupil, his or her parent or guardian.
The arrangements for Boarding will he under the entire
control and management of the Steward, while the Prin
cipnland Teachers residing in the Institute, will l> able
to exercise ;? constant watch over the pupils, mingling
with them as members of the same family ; as a Board
ing School for youth of both sexes, th- Institute will af
ford inciea.-ed and superior advantage-. Parents and
guardians may he assured that all due care wffl be exer
cised over She health, the manners and morals of those en
trusted to their care, and ai) suitable aid rendered at all
times in promoting their advancement in study.
Pupils boarding in the Hall, will furnish their own be.l,
bedding, towels, Ac. and the table silver at their option.
Pupils entering the Institute are pledged to the obser
vance of the regulations, and none will be admitted on
other terms.
Special exercises are arranged without extra charge for
those qualifying themselves' as teachers for common
schools.
8. F. COI.T, Secretary. C. L. WARD. President.
Augu-t 12, 1-57. A. M'u EIIAM. Treas.
f". wow IS THE TIME
TO OET
I. MELAINOTYPES k AMBROTYPES CHEAP !
I\ G. H. WOOD
I \ line reduced his prices of nl) lands of
ft \ Pictures icilh Cases, 25 per cent.
-Jj A for (he Winter.
Frames of all kinds kept on hand also at reduced pri
ces. Good Cases with MeFainotypes, 75 cents ; all other
kind- in proportion. Beniemlier the reduction is only for
the Winter, aud so irwprove the time. &ms open at all
hours. Pit-fores taken in ali kinds of weather (except
for children.) AH work warranted.
Towanda. Pec. v 1857. G. TL AVOOD.
H. A. BURBANK'3 BAKERY
One Door North of the Ward House.
TOWANDA. PA.
Y \7 HERE you can find a constant supply of Rra J. Ru.-k,
V > Crackers, (lookies, Jumbles, and all kinds of Fancy
Cakes.
r OYSTERS furnished by the quart or keg, or cook
ed to order.
ag* Particular attention paid to filling orders for parties
Returning our sincere thanks for the liU-ral patronage
bestowed upon- us during the past year, and hoping by
close application to business to merit a continuance of the
same, we remain *s ever, your bumble servant,
March 16, i 5,,7. H. A. BURBANK.
GEO. 11. BUNTING,
RF>?W "KFUI.LY informs his former customers aud ]
the public generally, that he ban removed his
TAILOR'S SHOP,
To the Corasr ut Main and Bridge streeata, opposite J.ll I
PlHiiney's store.
He Hatters himself tint t'eoiu his lung expfFienc# i bu
siness he will be- able to pfenso ali who may favor him
with their custom. Owing to the /me pressure in the mo
ney market, he will matt Coats from VI 50 to to 50each
and other work in proportion for REPAY P'A Y.
Country Produce iv- payment, will not tie refused", if
offered. Towanda. Nov. 20,1K57.
LEATHER. —A new supply ?tf Sole Leath
er, Cow Hide. KJpatitlCrSf Skin, at No. 2, Pattwn's !
Block. aug'iK WM. A. ROCKWELL. j
PARt*KTING&—A9 prices superfine and j
n J ingrain carpetings. iust received l.v
April . 1-57. 'j. POWKI.L. I
Dnsiiices Cards.
DR CHAS. M. TURNER, PLL YSICIAN
4- SURGEON, offers bis professional services to
the inhabitants of Towanda and vicinity. Office and res
idence in the dwelling recently occupied by H. BOOTH,
Esq.. one door north of the Episcopal Church, ou Maine
Btreet.
TAMES MACFARLANE, A TTORNE Y
D AT LAW, TOWANDA, PA. Occupies the Office, in
the Union Block, formerly owned by John C. Adams Esq.
KTHe will attend to procuring Bounty Land Warrants
aud Pensions. March 22, 1855.
H. J. MAIHLL P. D. MOKIKIW.
MADILL& MORROW, ATTORNEYS
AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW,— Office
over Mtrcur's Store. ToWanda, Pa,
Towanda. April 2. 18. n-43-tf
Dr. k. h. mason, PHYSICIA N AND
SURGEON, offers his professional services to tlie
people of Towanda and vicinity. Office at his residence
on Pine street, where he cau always be found when not
professionally engaged.
Li R. PARSONS, ATTOITNEY AT
JTLia LA IV. TROY, Bradford Co., Pa. Office over V.
>!. & H. P. Long's store. Aug" 7,156.
Henry b. m'kean, ATTORNEY
AT LAW. TOWANDA, PA.: will pay prompt
attention to business entrusted to him. Collections made
on reasonable terms, with prompt remittances. octl'.t
H MORGAN, M. I)., PHYSICIAN
\ T. 4; SURGEON, having recently graduated at the
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. attended the
Bleckley Hospital, "and received a Diploma from the
Pennsylvania Hospital of Philadelphia, offer* his profes
sional services to the people of Monrocton and vicinity.
X. B. Particular attention paid toOi'EUxTivß Si'RUEKY.
Office at his residence at Mouroeton.
Dec. 8,1857.
Jj'LHANAN SMITH, bavin* retained to
Towaud i, has opened a Law Office over Mercur s
Store. Dec. 1. 1857.
McC ABE'S
CENTRAL MEAT MARKET,
Between J. Kingsbertf s A J. Powell's stores.
im, THE suhscrilcer would respectfully tender to ■
his customers and the public generally his sin- I
JLjJr cere tliatiks for the very lilieral patronage ex- |
teiideJl t< turn the past season. He solicits a continuance j
of tlie same.
He would say to the public that he intends to keep con- j
stantly on hand u choh e selection of M EATS ot all kimls. ,
the best the country affords, which he intends to sell for I
very small profits, cither by the side, quarter or pound.— j
Piease give me a call. j
4S*Meats, Ac., will be delivered on short notice, when
ordered, at any place in the Corporation.
Towanda, Feb. 12,1857. J- McCABE.
TOWANDA FOUNDRY.
TIIK subscriber continues to carry on the i
Foundry business in Towanda, atul is prepared to !
do all kinds ct work in his One on short notice and in a I
workmanlike manner. He will keep on hand or make to j
order Plows, Stoves. Mill Irons, Weigh Shoe*. Wagon-!
Boxes, and any article of cart iron that may lie required. 1
Turning and fitting up work will be done on short notice |
and oh reasonable terms. Persons wishing to purchase i
Stoves of any kind will find it much to their advantage .
to tiny at the Foundry, as they can be repaired tnnch j
cheaper. Please call and examine liefore purchasing else- ,
where. Old cast iron and Grain taken in payment.— !
Don't mistake the place—-one (hair east of Mercurs Block. >
SOT ! would also say to those having account* stand- j
ing over six months, that they mu-t lie settled without
delay, and those having notes that are due will do well to j
pay "up and save cost. JOHN CARMAN.
Towanda. Oct. 22.1856. :
m
GOOD SWISS SALVE
IS THE GREAT CCRKR OF
FE VER SO RI :s.
[T gives immediate relief front pain, and in as quick a
time as it is possible for this disease to lie affected, it
heals the wounds gradually and safely, after extracting
ill poisonous matter, until a permanent cure is made.
ITS NAME
As its name imports, this Ointment is of Swiss Origin, '
ind is the most remarkable Ointment for curing old Sores
and l!:.d Legs ever known. Its curing properties seem 1
to be perfectly irresistible.
* The receipt for making tiiis rare mediaine, was ob
tained from James Rondon, an old Swiss tar-maker in
North Carolina, who brought it with him from Switzer
land.
AS A FAMILY SALVE,
it lias no equal, both in its powers for doing good, nr.d
its extreme neatness as a
CLEAN. SWEET, PURE, PLEASANT OINTMENT,
healing without the least injury everything to which it
is applied.
MOTHERS USE IT
for their Caked. Broken and Inflamed Breasts with eliarm- i
ing success. Thousands of Mothers are this day blessing
the hour in which they first applied the GOOD SWISS i
SALVE.
SALT RHEUM
and SCROFULOUS SORE'S and Swellings it rapidly |
cures by striking at the root of tlie disease anu drawing i
the humors to the surface. IT NKVKR imivrs TLIKM IX
w.vnn! Under all circumstances of the case
IT IS SAFE!
Good Swiss Salve cures E'elons.
Good Swiss Salve cures Piles.
Good Swiss Salve cures Burns.
Good Swiss Salve cures Bruises.
Good Swiss Salve cures Flesh Wonnds.
Good Swiss Salve cures Toothache.
IX SHOUT.
ttir Wherever Pain or Inhumation exist, apply the
GOOD SWISS SALVE, and you will find relief.
9ST This Salve is put up In LARGER BOXES than
Ointment in general, at 25 cts. It is also put up in large
China pots, for the accommodation of Families and those
who use it for E'ever Sores where several boxes may be
required, as it is one half cheaper. A pot holds 8 boxes
and sells for one dollar. Hundreds of families keep it in
this convenient form as a nei-rssury household article.
A. E. BAKNA! T, Ithaca. N. Y., sole proprietor.
Sold by J. K K93SERY, Towautti. Pa.
SDKS EYES f
/-10TT8L0FFE IS THE INVENTOR OK the eele
\T brute*) ALPINE EYE BALSAM, which has gained
such wonderful reputation throughout Europe and Un
united States. It is extracted from plants taken direct
trom the ALPINE MOUNTAINS.and prepared hy'Dr.
Ileindrich Gott-loffe. a native of Bertie, Switzerland, and
for many years Professor in the Berne liv-titnte, now at
resident of the U. S. This Balsam is superior to any
other eye medicine, br it saire or wafer, it is a safe and
cEKTAtx crr for afl INE'I.AMATJoX.d, I'RKMAITRE
FAILI'KE OF Ewctrr, NIGHT BLINPXKSS, BU R OK FILM,
PAIN ox EXI-OS-CKK TO LIGHT. AC., and always makes a
qi lei, cure. TRY IT ! It is reenmended by all rfrnggists
and Physicians who have become acquainted with its vir
tues. US' Each boitic lears bis written signature.—
Price 25 cents.
A. EL Barnahv. Mhaca. N.'Y., (iei.-ral Agent. SoMby
J. Kingsbery. Yowands, '*.
TOWANDA
YsmiE mw
HE MISSEIS HANSON respectfully infortn the public
tliat tlm scholastic year will commence MONDAY,
EPTEMBS-7R 14. continuing to Jnfy 14.
Miss O. D. HANSON wiff have tlie general superinten
dence of the school, assisted in Music bv Miss REffECCA
D. HANSON, and in French br Miss E7M.VTA H ANSON.
Th nkfnl for the patronage already extended to them,
they beg leave to assure those entrusting their daughters
in their charge, that every effort will be made to deserve
the confidence and favor of their patrons.
Tlie school year wifl consist of four quarters, of eleven
weeks each. The summer vacation commencing in July,
and- endnig in September. A recess of a few days witl be
taken at the holidays.
Weekly reports will be sent to the parents, who ara l
requested to sign and- return them.
We can promise uo improvement unless a scholar in
regular and punctna? in attendance.
TERMS, PER QT'AKTKH :
Firrxt Class —To incsude the elementary Engfish }
1-ranches, and the study of the lattiulanguage, f " w '
Second CTMS —To iiicflide tlie more advanced stu-)
dies ofthe Engfish braitehes.with Mathematics, v $9 00
and the study of Latin and French )f
Third Class —To include Mathematics, Mental!
and Moral Philosophy, Rhetoric, Botany, Ac., V sl2 00
with Latin and French, y
Each pupil will bring with her a desk and chair. There
will he no extra charge whatever.
Misic—lnstruction on the Piano, with use of instru
ment, will he given by Miss REBECCA D. HANSON, at S7O
per quarter.
Boarding for young ladies can he obtained in private
families at reasonable rates. Pupils from a distance will
receive tlvs especial care of tlie teachers.
Tlie 7 beg leave r-fcr to tlie following named gentle
men RJ.Rev. Aioxzo POTTER. Bishop of the Diocese
of Prir.w'A, Fhi!ndes|Ala: Slev. I*. .f.vcaEA-:*, President of
she College of New Jersey.
Elon. DAVID WIMKT, G. F. MASON, C. L. WARD, .EHHN
F. MEANS, I). F. RVRSTOW, H. S. MKKCTR, O. I). RA*T-
I.ETT. E. O. GOODRICH, M M. C. iiooART, Towanda.
BOOTS AND "larieilT^
most complete assortment of Boot** and Slioes ever
exhibited in Towunda. to which particular attention has
been giwn in the purchase, and wliich will positively be
soW IKs tlian at any other establishment in Northern
reiißylvnnia jiist received by
Apr*! 1.1*67. j. POWEI.I.
fflisccllatieorw.
JEWELRY! JEWELRY! JEWELRY!
A. M. Warner's
New 4" Splendid Jewelry Store, one door north
of Patterns Drug Stort,
N HAS just been opened with the largest and
_ most choice stock of FASHIONABLE
JEWELRY ereroflfered to a discriminating
■K—4 3) public. Indeed, he can safely say that with
•SasL'jJJjff the opening of his new store has tieen in
augurated a new era ih 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. IV.. when he reflects how, for the past years .with
a far less uttractive stoek. he has enjoved so large a share
of public patronage, flatters himself that the immense in
crease of Goods lie now offers, which have been bought so
much more advantageously, will enable him to Increase
the generous confidence wni- h has hitherto been vouch
safed t 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.
' WTHE WATCH REPAIRING DEPARTMENT will
continue to lie distinguished by the skill and despatch
which has heretofore enabled it to enjoy the enviable rep
utation of being the most reliable in town.
Towanda, September 24. 165.
TOWANDA CABINET WAREHOUSE
CHKSTER WELLS would
'vSWW'" 1 I" 1 1 Lulli inform his friends and the
public thai lie is now receiving at his old
stand one door north of La porte. Mason A Co.'s hanking
house, u large and extensive assortment of
Sofits, Mnhoeanv Chairs, of Tar ions patterns,
Rosewood nfid rfahogany Ride and Centre Tables,
Dining, Tea and Pembroke Tables Stands of every
kind, Cane, Flag and Wood se it ( hairs, 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. AT.
JGYCOFFJNK, of every size and quality, and will at
teud on all occasions when required.
The public are itnited to examine nty assortment liefore
purchasing elsewhere, as ! will sell cheaper than any other
establishment in Northern Pennsylvania.
Towanda. August 8, IK.*,.';.
IBS OLD STAKE
STILL IN OPERATION!
J THE subscriber would announce
■fißagggSßSSTTl?*to the public that he has now on
i and, and will make to order all
kinds of CABINET FURNITURE,
[|Sl|KjfjgfeL wh as Divans.Lounges,C'en
|bi L*e, Card. Dining and Breakfast Ta-
Mahogany, Walnut, Maple and
■ ■ f trt'licrry Bureaus, ritari'ls of various
R— ~M kinds, Chairs anil Bedsteads of every
description, which are. and will be made of the best ma
terial and workmanlike manner, and which they will sell
for cash cheaper than can be bonglit ftf any other Ware
room in the country.
READY-MADE COFFINS, on hand on the most rea
sonable terms. A good HEARSE will tie furnished on
Funeral occasions. JAMES MACKINBOK.
Towanda, January 1. 1357.
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, AC
If est side of the Public Square, opposite the
Court House.
BAILEY A NEYIXS arc just receiving a
large addition to their stoek of Provisions, Groceries,
Yankee Notions, Toys, Fruit. Confectionary, Ac., which
will be sold wholesale of retail for cash, or ill exhaugefor
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 cinamon. Ground Mustard, Pepper
Sauce, Soda, saiefatn. Cream Tartar, Sperm and Tallow
Candles, Bar Soap, Vinegar. Stareh, Ac.
PROVISIONS.
Flour, Buckwheat Flour, Rye Flour. Corn Meal, Feed.
Pork, Hams A Shoulders, Mackerel. Codfish, Shad, Lake
Trout. Pit kelcd and Smoked Herring.Cheese, Rice, Beans,
Onions,' Potatoes, Butter, Lard. Crackers, Ac. Ac.
FRUIT.
Prunes. Citron. Figs, Eng. Currants, Rglsins, Lem
ons and Oranges, Green and Pried Apples, and Peaches,
Almonds, Ih can nuts, I'ra/.il nuts, Grenoble and Madeira
Walnuts. Filberts, Pea nuts, Chestnuts.Hickory I'uts.Ae.
GERMAN. E'KENCII and AMERICAN TOYS, FANOT Goons,
Ac.—Boys' Sleighs. Tin Wagons. China, Pewter A Wood
Tea Setts. Dolls, Tnimpets, Toy Guns. Areordiafts, llar
monieas. Glass. Paper and Wood Inlaid Work Dcrxss and
Toilet Cases, Toy Bureaus, Secretaries. Ac, Peart, I very,
Papier Maehe and Leather Port Monaies Wallets, Purses,
lvorv. Horn and Wood IWk-t and Toilet Combs, Tobac
co and Snuff Boxes, cigar Cases, Tooth, Hair and Cloth
Brushes, Fancy Mirrors. Perfumery, Hair Oil. Ac.
FOOLS CAP, Letter, Co'nmcn-ial Note and Bath Post
Paper. Envelopes. Wafers, Sealing Wax, Ink. Inkstands,
Wafer Cups, Sand Boxes, Penholders, Pens, Wafer scales,
Ac. Ac.
TABLE AND DAIRY SALT, Salina and Rock SaR. 'and
Cayuga Ground Plaster. BAILEY A NF.VIXS.
Towanda, Novemlier 2C, 1355.
IHK INSURANCE.—The ti!i<ler*itriierlis
agent for the following safe and reliable Companiesr
Farmer's Union Insurance Co. . Athens, Pa.
Capital, $200,000.
State Mutual Insurance Co. . Harrisburg, Pa.
Capital, $200,000.
Girard Insurance Co. . . . Philadelphia, Pa
Capital, $300,000.
These Companies insure again-t loss or damage by fire
on the most reasonable terms. Dwelling Houses, Furni
ture, Warehouses. Merchandize, Ac., and Farm Property
insured for any length of time. All livp will be prompt
ly paid. C. S. RESELL.
Towanda, December 25,1858.
%y a .0 Ct A r.vc. ~
r|LOCK k WATCII REPAIRER.—The
\J undersigned is constantly receiving from New-York
by Express, new additions to his st.K-Se of Watches, Clocks,
Jewelry. Silver ware, and Fancy Goods, comprising in
part—Gold and Nilter Lerer, L'Epine and Plain Watches,
with a full anu complete assortment of Fine Gold Jewelry,
-nth as Gotd chains. Lockets, Bracelets, Gold Pons. Keys,
Breast-Pins, Ear-Riugs, Finger-Ring*. etc. etc. Also, a
large variety of Silver ware .such as Table and Tea Spoons.
Cream spoons, IkitSer knites, Suit spoons, Spectacles, to
gether with an extensive assortment of Pfnted Ware—All
of which wifl he sold very low for CASH.
CLOCKS.—A large assortment Chicks just received, of
all descriptions, ranging in prices from 75 cetrts to Fifty
Dollars. 3
ttw. Watches repaired on short notice, irrrd WARRANTED
to run well. Also, all kinds docks repaired.
M. A - C. would iieg leave to sav, that he is prepared to
execute the most difficult John, such as can be done at no
other Shop short of New-York eitv.
W. Jt. CffAMBERLIN.
TovraxiJrt, February I, 1857.
Patronize a Borne Enterprizc !
A liook-I>indery in Towanda!
\\T would respectfully announce to our friends and
y v the public generally, that we have connected with
our Printing Office and Book A Stationery Store, a Plain
anil Fancy BOOK BINDERY, and ewmestJy solicit the
patronage of all who desire anything in the line.
Having secured the services of one of the best binders
in the Luffed States, we flatter ourselvesthaf we can give
universal satisfaction both in workmanship and price.
Therefore we present to-fhe public the strongest assuran
ces that we are prepared to bind in a workmanlike man
ner, all kinds of BOOKS, among which we may name
Bibles. Historic-.. Music, Magazines, Pamphlets, Periodi
ca**, Law and School Books, to order or pattern' in
French, Italian, German and English style ; in
Velvet, Silk, Cloth, Leather and Paper.
upon the most reasonable rates, for CASH, ov read* pnv
oirGive us a trial.
Particular attention given to re-binding Books. AM
work warranted to be properly executed.
AS*Plain and Fancy Paper' Boxes made to order.
Jan 1, 1358. B. A. PARSONS.
BOOKS & STATIONERY!
*S~The attention of the public is requested to the very
general and excellent assortment always on hand at the
Argus Book and Stationery Store, first building north of
the Ward House. Call and examine our stock.
lf> ARCLAY COAL—THKHARCLAY
JL* RAFI. ROAD AND COAL COMPANY have now
ou band, and- wifl keep constantly forsai'e at TO WANS'A
a large supply of their coal, at
$2 50 per ton for Blacksmith Coal, and
$3 per ton for Baked Coal.
Apply for coal at Towanda to O. D. HARTLEY!. Coa?
will also be soft! at the MINES at
|2f Oft per fan for Blacksmith Coal, ami
$2 50 per ton for Raked Coat.
A liberal discount will lie made on sales by the ixvat load.
- ° ct ' 7 - IHA7 ' J. M ACFARLANE, Genl Sop't.
EXTRACTS for flavoring, fur sale choir®
U at FOX S
i Bam
DE. POE'I'ER'S OFFICE & DRUG STORE,
SOUTH END OF THE WARD HOUSE
Fronting the Public Square
THK stifrirribef. thankful for the liberal patronage of the past year, intends to keep constantly on hand a fbn a
sortment of the very best articles usally kept in our line, which lit wii.i. dispose of on such terms as will
Mhctorr to all who may patronize him. The purchases are made entirely with cash in hand, and for the CAsH r
customers will receive the l>enefit of a good article at a low price. AU articles thai I answer our
and are lean-anted at represented.
Medical Advice gratuitously given at the Office, charging ©nly for the Medicine*.
The stock consists of a complete and select assortment of
DRUGS, MEDICINES, AND GROCERIES,
Pure Wine & Liquors, for Medicinal nsc, London Porter Sc Scotch Ale.
ALL THE MOST POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES!
The most approved Trusses and Abdominal Supporters, Horsing Bottles, Sip
pie Shells, Breast Pumps, Teeth Rings, Springes, Catheters, Ac.
American 5 English Sf Chinese Razors and Knives
FRESH CAMPHENE & BURNING FLUID—NEW & BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS OF LAMPS!
Superior TOBACCO A (SNUFF !*<--Choice brands of Pnre Bavanxta, Princite
and Vara CIGARS ! r
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, WlnduwOlamiN, Brushes, Perfumery, Shaving Soap,
Fancy Articles, &c. &c.
Hair lives, Hair Kestcrrer, Fancy Soaps, Sliavir?£ Cfearo, Tooth Powder, Extracts for tbt
Handkerchief, Italian Whisks, Fort oonnais, Furses, Bay, Colonge, Rose ami
Latender Waters, Tobacco and Snuff Boxes, Indefiible Ink, Ac.
FAMILY GROCERIES:
B'ack and Green Teas ; I\to and Java Coffee ; Molasses, Syrups, Sffgafs, Spices, Jcc &•
Sainton, Mackerel, Sardines, flfce.
REMEMBER TIIE fcTORE—SOI'TII END OF TIIE WARD HOUSE!
Towanda, February 1,1855. H. C. PORTEK, M.
NEW ARRANGEMENT. Jjt
The Mammoth Hardware Store
CHATFIELD * STORRS.
sfj TTo
I< now receiving a large and well selected asfortment of
Foreign Sf Domestic Hardware
IIuUSE TRIMMINGS, of every description, ' j
Carpenters, Cabinet makers, Blacksmiths and Shot makers
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
Ift foe* ;ilnv>>t everything that the industry of the rotmtry requires. £#'
atwe are constantly receiving and lieep on tiand a full sttK-k of
Swedes and American Iron, Horse shoe Iron, Nail rods, \e.
Warranted erf \be hevt quality, and sold as chian as can U- pur. based of any establishment west of New York Ala
I arker mill 25aihj,1 >ad ) rjf. Glass, Sash, Putty, \\ liite Lead, Linseed Oil, which is warranted perfectly pure.
Saddlery Hardware, and Carriage Makers Goods.
COAL AM) WOOD COOK AND PARLOR STOVES.
Tarlor and Cook Wood and Cc-sl Stoves, Regulators and Sheet Iron Stoves, Stove Pipe, Ac. Now receivimn '
supply of the celebrated Cook s(o-u. GOV ERXOIt, which is pronounced by a*l judgjs as the best cook Store it &
market. It is especially adapted! to the Farmer's use.
As we have the largest and most cunpletc Hardware Store on the New York and Erie Railroad, and we intend v
purchase goods in the best markeVs, and by keeping a full assortment, selling as cheap as possible, e lone P> *.mi
the patronage of those ilidng business in ttris nrarbet. STitKies vch vTPKLD
Owego, X. V. Oct. 21, IR.R6. MUtttts At HAirtu
& NEW ARRVNGEMENT
j&J PATT ON Sf PAYNE,
just opexpid,
1 i ION THE CORNER OF BRIDGE AND MAIN STREETS
™Wo. 4, Pattons' mock, Towanda, Pa.
rruiK sntiwrits-rs would respectfully inform their friendsgand the public that they hav 'formed a co-nartn'ship
X the I.ug business, and are now receiving at No. 4, in l'atton's New Brick Block, from the cities of I'UiMt'
phia and New Y'ork, a large and well selected stock of American, French'and English
ttRNMLt, llllf tiEif llff* GROCERY
PAINTS, OILS, WINDOW GLASS, DYE STUFFS,
A. E.iU£<&2i SISiIPaSigSS'B I ©3> AUCTmBR"?'
DRESSING COMBS, PERFUMERY, FANCY SOAPS, PORT MORNAE& &c.
SURGICAL INSTKIJMSNTS, and a variety of the most approved Tnissw
Abdominal Supporters, Ac., always on hand.
London Porter and Scotch Ale, and Pure Liquors, for Medicinal pnrpo^
ALL THE MOST POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES.
Crushes for tfte Hal, Hall:, Teeth, \aris, Boots Painting, Varnishing;, Whitewashing K
The Lovers of (f GO T) CIGAItS and TOBACCO, will find a large, variety of choice H'--*
na, Vara and Principe Cigars, and (he finest brands of Tobacco and Snuff.
famphene—Parfintlar Ittenfton pahl to the Manufacture of BtRUMi FIIID
And a fine assortment of LAMPS, of tit' sizes and descriptions, Bi>-d Cages, Cups, Nests anil Seal
All of which is offered for safe a5 greafly reefcued Rites. Our stock being large am* mostly purchased fr ;V
Importer and Manufacturer at tiic lowest rates, and with Cash. enable* us to sell at reduced prices, that nri*t !*■ *
'.sfacfory to aB. We invite the attention of the public to an especial exsurtnafion of our stock of goods arai kk c
Our Motto is—' "THE CASH SYSTEM—QUICK SALES- 30* ALL MtOVlfS. - '
;, ur Goods are selected with the utmostj-are and warranted to be what they are represented :if any should P 1 "*
e contrary, we are not onfy wiling but reqnesJ'our customers to return thein, and the money shall be refondeu
MIL P.IYNE will give his speciaf affention to the preparation of UttKBt'RIPTfONS. which will he cmnr*'
eccuiMeiv on the shortest notice. JOSEIM! G. PATTdV
Towanda, June 2fi, IRA 6. EI>WABI> P. PAYNE
■ I 'III ' ""
WAVERLY
MARBLE ESTABLISHMENT.
FH. BALDWIN, bating purchased the
• Marble Factory of this village, under the superin
tendence of H. fTanford, the subscriber is happy to an- 1
nounce that the Marble business in Warerly Win no* be
conducted by hsm. He is constantly receiving ITALIAN .
ANI> KI'TLANDSIARBL<J,for Monuments, Hend-stones, >
Tomb Tabels, and rtfand Tops, Paint Stones, Mullets, Ac. j
Having secured the services of (}. Ff. CAW KM, who is weH!
known to be the most perfect Artist in the State, he offers j
trapaniflcled inducements to i>ersons wishing to secure j
any of the above articles, in cheapness, style and Artisti
caf beauty.
Warerly, N. Y., Feb. 3,1857.
FOR RENT.
a „ THE subscriber, guardian of tffte minorchil-1
/A*jjlh drennf Daniel O'Keefe, deceased, offers for
IJJJ jjjL rent the very desirable property in Rome twp.,
Uajfelf Bradford County, Known as the Rome Springs
Honsc. The property comprises a large Tar- !
ern House, barn, and out buildioifs. There is near he
house a celebrated 1 Mineral Spring, which in the t osses
sion of a proper person wouSt attract imny risito*. The '
Farm contains 85 acres, idsmf 50 of which are improved, j
Posssseies given on Che Ist of April newt.
JOHN M'MAHOS,
Dec. 8, ItSf, Guardian. j
WANTED.*—! wish te purchase IBD.Offflj
feet of MAPLE SCAXTLLwI 13 feet long, and I
3$ inches square. Any one wishing to make a contract .
for any or all. can do so by cuHing at my Furniture Ware 1
Rooms in Towanda.
<*ept. 15. *, ' HESTER WELI.S.
LIQUOR STORE.
FELTOX would respectfully inform -J
( public that he is now ready at his old stand.
Hall A Russell's, south side of the public square, t'"*
t ish those wanting PURE LIQUORS, with alnat
thing in that line. He has lately made large
his stock, purchasing of the best importers, aad}'■ .
| original package. He ft as on hand, and' for sale 10 •
j quantity from a quart upwards : )3i i
Bramiv. —Signatte. Cogniac, old Hennessv. snd t
J rHean. American. and Schsrdtrm S linapps- ,
Rlithjf.—Seotcft.O'.H Rye. Mbnongnhelaaud'■"
H'inr. —Currant, Port.aud Brown Sherry. . 3
j Fresh Camphenc and Burning Fluid kept cocstaßS.
j hand. Also % per cent. Alcohol'.
Citvjwrs of the best brands. Jags of all size o - 1 !
| flasks, and a In fro quantity of empty barrels.
Kinghamfon Are by the gallon or barrel.
Those favoring me with their patronage may >* lt '
! thnt all articles will be what they are represent'''-
If. B. The pMog who borrowed my " Wanted*
i requested to return it.
Towanda, January 18,1856.
HOTSE riTßxrsnixG cioods-3
hie and single fold'wnrstrd and linfn n " .
! daimsks. moreens, cotton damasks. bleachedaim" . t *
| erftubfe linens, SJarsaifes quilts, toilet coyer*."'
I riefy of other goods in this Rne, jtwt received L
1 April 0,1857. _ J- 1 "
I \ NEW ASSORTMENT of
. -±\- Ribbons and Gloves, expressly for the .' i-t-r
! Belt Ribbons ; also a new stock of Lice* 3n '
deries, set of Collars and'Slcetcs. Ac., Ac.. *'
Sept. 15. H ",7. •*. V.