/arum's geyariiucut. j
Hints on Drainage.
The subjert'of drainage is assuming riewim
portniice bi fida cpnntry every ytttir, m.d is.
we believe, soon to work aw etitife clian/e if'
jh'c tnetliods and prqfitß of husbandry in the
older Stales.-•' Jdhnson and his ucigbborS '
Geneva brave been the piquccr*. in jliis work
for many jisars. and their experiments and sat-;
Isfactorv re.salt have been published in .the ajrri
cultural transactions aud'jourunU. Fur years
this talk'about drainage seemed like the wild
est speculation to most of oar fnrmer&-~a throw-'.
Itfg away of money that none bat a inuu of large
capital could afford' Hht as gentlemen visited
theso drained farms mid eoittrnstcd their jro
docts wiili fields lindruijied lying by their side,
they could not resist the conclusion thatdrhin
ge would pay. For ti'e last five years exper
iments have been tried on a.small scale by a
multitude of farmers, and wherever the work
is began the results have been so Satisfactory
that it mast increase. Farmers, who find that
capita! invested in tilo drain pays fen, twelve,
aad fifteen per cent., will not long be content
to get only six and eight per cent, by the com- j
mon methods.
There is a double advantage in draining
land. It not only yields directly a good return'
for. the capital invested—but it increases tlie
?rofit of everything elso done for the land.—
f the farmer spends thirty dollars upon ma
nure for an acre of land, it is found that the
manure brings ranch hotter crops npon drain
ed, than upon undraihed, soil. If lie spends j
ton dollars in sub-soiling an acre, he gets much j
better returns wheVe he lavs down the tile.— j
If he us-a lime, this gives better results. The J
subsoil improves rapidly under the influence of j
the atmosphere, which now penetrates it as fir :
down as the drains are laid. Poor clayey soils
that would hardly pay for cultivation, are by j
this process entirely redeemed, and turned in- !
to fruitful meadows yielding forty bushels of j
wheat to the acre, ni.d three tons of good '
hay.
Most of tho farmers,of mean*, have now Jit- |
tie doabt that drainage in some lands will pay.
They are about ready to try the experiment ;
themselves, on some wet spots upon their own
farms. They have little doubt that the sto
rie about drainage are true, and yet they like
to see the results upon their own land before
they invest very largely in this operation.—
Thev are determined to try it, and some will
begin this 6easou as soon as the hay crop is
gathered.
It has been pretty satisfactory settled, that
brush, and boards should not be used for drain
age, where stone and tile can be used. The
brush very soon decays, and drains fill up.—-
The same is true of slabs and boards. If
these are used at all, as may be necessary in
new settlements, where wood is an incam- 1
brancc, and stone can not be hud, it should be
with the expectation that the whole wo'k of
digging the drain wili have to be repeated in a i
few years.
As to the use of tile drain or stone, opin
ions are not yet unanimous. Where tho land
is full of stone, suitable for laying drains, and
it li desirable to get rid of them, it is conced
ed that it may be ad visible to use stone. It
is to be considered, that in laying stone drain,
you have to remove nearly three times as much
earth as you do in laying tiies. With labor
at a dollar a dav, the co.-d of this extra dig
ging is frequently enough to purchase the tile,
and deliver them upon the ground. The trench
for laying the stone must be a foot or more
broad at the bottom. That for laying the tile
need only be the width of tho sole, three or
four inches.
Then, again, stone drains are easily obstruc
ted, unless the soil around them is very com
pact. It is found that sand works into them
with great freedom, that the moles bore into
them, and, in case of heavy showers, the dirt
follows and the outlet becomes choked with
the deposits. The tiles, if properly laid, are
proof against sar.d and moles and musk rats.—
The water goes into them not only at the joints,
but at every pore in the brick. The work,
once well done, is done for a half century or
more. Tliis great permanence of the work is
an item that ought to have weight with the
proprietor of the soil. lie is to reap for him
self and his heirs all the benefits of the invest
ment. The tile will yield annually a fair per
cent, of profit for fifty years to come. What
is paid out for manures ceases to bring in re
turns after three or four years. It is all ap
propriated by the crops.
The great hindrance to the use of the tile
drain in New England, is the heavy expense
of freight. Until quite recently Albany has
furnished all the Eastern States, and we know
of very few tile manufactories now east of the
Hudson. Tile works have been recently star
ted at Whately, Mass., and upon Long Island,
and we hear of others in contemplation along
the Connecticut valley. It cannot belong be
fore the clay-beds upon the bank of this river,
which are abundant and of excellent, qualify,
will be appropriated for tLis purpose. But
stones are abundant on most of the farms, and
the first essays at draiuage will be made with
these.
Some drains should be made deep and large
—not less than three feet below the surface.
There should also be a snitable proportion be
tween the size of the main drains and the side
drains that run into it. Allowance must be
made for the inclination of the ground, and for
the amount of water that will run in the heav
iest spring rains. If this is not properly ad
justed, the nuiu drain is liable to burst in
heavy raius and greatly damage cultivated
fields.
WEKOS IV GAROEVS.—NearIy every garden
is infested with a multitude of unnecessary
weeds, and that chiefly because they are allow
e i to go to seed before any serious attempt is
made to exterminate them. A single plant of
ten has a hundred or more seeds with which
to propagate its kinds. What folly, then, to
complain of weeds, if we allow them to sow
themselves broadcast over our gardens ! If
our weeds were perennial plants, like the Can
ada thistle and quick-grass, the case would be
different ; but they sire mostly annuals which
need only to be kept from ripening their seeds
to secure their extirpation. In China and
some portions of Flurope, weeds in garden are
said to be almost unknown, simply as the re
snlt of long continued cultivation. A certain
county in Pennsylvania is reputed to have rid
itself of the Canada thistle, and there are gar
dens here and there, in our neighborhood, in
which weeds are comparativestrungers. Seeds,
we know, will steal over from adjoining fields
into the best managed gardens ; but their num
ber wdl be comparatively small, and tin; labor
of keeping them in subjection not great, if none
ar - all >w • 1 to go to -cd in the gird n it-elf
fUiseeUaneone. . .
TOWANDA HARDWARE CUTLERY,
IKON AND STOVE STOP.E.
„f- Wholesale and Retail Denier
• ' ip" 'jijll *" Hardware and Stovesn Iron
OilS.'llOuFe Trimmings
feijf~r > ill kinds of Carriage . trimmings,
TO 1 ® i; !'l :! ilA;iilßMi Seat Clothe and Laces. Carriage
Sulkey and Seat Springs. Car-
Jyjm and Joiners 1 Planes
-££"3 iljiijfffr Sows, Angers, Chi-els and all
i fSH ottrer Cnt, Mill
' and Circular Saws, Riacksmitb
V Tools, Bellows, .-Vjivils, Vices,
J Hammers it fid Screw Plates,
\xee Broad NanW, T,dth and Hr.nd Hatyheto—t able
W. Trace and Haltr, Chains, Crowbars, Picks, alioiela
IoSmKD TABLE CUTLERY—Shears and Scis
sors Fd-c T >ols of nil kinds, Brassand Enameled Kettles.
Shovel and Tongues. Spoons and Tidies, Tubs and 1 ails,
Mops and Washboards, and all other kinds ot house-keep
'" Inth e Vl" ARDWARE line. Brass. Brittanla. Jappaned
and Plain Tin Ware, single or in setts. Bar. Band. Scro.t
and tfo-ip Iron. Steel of all kinds, Nail R<uls, Ac. Pumps,,
i end Pine and all the necessary fixture* for water works. j
Patent Stretched Leather Belting and String Leather. |
and Ift 000 Other articles too numerous to mention, that j
we are now receiving direct from the hands of manufac- j
tnrers nndimporters. iucluding the largest assortment j
and greatest variety of
3TOVSS
Coal and Wood Cookine. Coal and Wood Parlor. Dluing
ltoom Six Plate and Cylinder, ever brought into Northern |
Pennsylvania or Southern New York ; all of which we j
are no'w prepared to sell at wholesale or retail, at as low
rates and on as good TERMS as can be found tins side ot |
New-York, from the fact that all our goods were bought
of fir-t hands and in full packages and large quantities, |
that gives us au advantage over smaller purchasers and
Drv Goods dealers, that will enable ns t< sell from 5 to
11 "per cent. less than any of them, which advantage we j
shall ofTor to any who will favor ua with a call before pur- j
chasing elsewhere. I
A large quantity of Tin ware, Stove Pipe and Elbows j
always on hand, wholesale and retail. Ail kinds ot Job
Work done to order, on short notice and warranted. j
Don't mistake the place to buy 9TO\ ES and H ARD- j
W ARE cheap—one door South of Fox s. and nearly op
posite Tracy A Moore's, Main street, in the new Wood ,
Building. Irttrred all over. . j
Grain and Couutrv Produce, old Iron. Brass, Brittania
! and Copper, Dried Fruit of all kinds, Feathers and Bees- .
i wax wanted for goods. , , j
I lft.ftftO Sheep Pelts wanted, for which the highest price .
I in CASH will be paid.
: To wan da, April 2. 1357. '
! n WATUOI's It. M. SEWARD K.U.COOK.
T> WATROUS k Co., DEALER* IN
it • HE A IT 4- SHE/ F HARD WARE. No's. 1 A
i 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 cv
erv 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 C'ord
: age. Paints, Oils and Glass, Mill saws of every size and
1 shape, either Mulay Gang or Circular. c
I Machine Belting, of all widths, both of India Rubber &
! leather. Glass ar wholesale. We are prepaied to su|q>lv
Merchants with Glass, Nails, scythes. Forks. Ac., at Man
ufacturers prices. Tin, sheet iron, and Copper work on
hand or made to order. .
CORTIt.ACTOR'S TOOLS—Wheelbarrows, Ames :>ho
vels, Blasting Powder, Ac. ,
Agents for Rich A Wihler's Patent Salamander Safes,
Faiibank's Platform Scales, and Welch A Griffith's Circu
lar saws. , , , , it.
Large sizes opto 10 inch, til ways on hand and sold at
Factory Prices. Particular attention paid to orders by
at ail - ~
Elmira, April 7, 1556. n-44-l.m
I v
Susquehanna Collegiate |ustitute,
TOWANDA, BRADFORD CO., PA.
INSTRUCTORS.
REV. J AMES McWILLIAM, Principal. Professor of An
• cient Languages and Mental and Moral Science :
DAVID CRAFT, A. 8., Professor of Mathematics and
j Natural Science.
MISS V. ELIZ \ FRITCHER. Preceptress ;
I MISS EMiLIE A. BUTLER, Assistant;
MI.-sS O. LOUISA JENKS. Instructor on Piano;
MISS HELEN M. CARTER, Assistant Instructor on Pi
ano and Mclodeon ;
MISS CLARISSA A. STOCKWELL, Teacher of French
1 and Drawing.
I STEPHEN CALIFF. Usher;
Mr. CANFIELD DAYTON, Steward.
Tiie Winter Term comiiien' es on Wednesday, Decern
; lier 2. and will continue 14 week®, exclusive ot a recest
of 10 dsvs at Christmas.
KXCENSES rER TERM.
; Payable invariably in advance, or one half on entering
: the school, and one half at the middle of the term—Fuel
and contingencies included:
1 Primary. per tcnn, t 4 00
■ Preparatory 6 00
j Higher, Ist year, per term 7 "0
J Higher, Ist and 2d year, per term 8 00
Classical, Ist year, per term 7 00
| Classical. 2d and 2d year, per term 8 no
; Collegiate, per term 10 Oft
i X. 15. Pupils will be classed by the most advanced
I branch they respectively pursue.
I Pupils using scholarships are charged tl per term f-r
| tie] and contingent* ; for instrument on which to take
! lessons, 50c, or for practice 42,00.
EXTRAS,
! p rench ?' 00
Drawing • • 3 00
Tuition on Piano Forte with use of Instrument,... 12 no
do do per quarter of 11 weeks,.. 10 00
Hoard in the Institute, per week, including fuel and
light 2 00
Washing, per dozen 38
Xo scholar, whose parents or guardians shall reside
within two miles of the Institute shall be admitted to tui
tion therein upon any permanent scholarship rented or
loaned by such pupil, his or her parent or guardian.
The arrangements for Hoarding will !>e under the entire
control and management of the Steward, while the Prin
cipal and Teachers residing in the Institute, will be aide
to exercise a constant watch over the pupils, mingling
with them as members of the same family ; as a Hoard
ing School for youth of both sexes, tlie Institute w ill af
ford increased and superior advantages. Parents and
guardians may be assured that all due care will be exer
cised over the health, the manners and morals of those en
trusted to their care, and all suitable aid rendered at all
times in promoting their advancement in study.
Pupils loarding in the Hall, will furnish their own be J,
bedding, towels, Ac. and the table silver at their option.
PupiD entering the Institute are pledged to the obser
vance of the regulations, and none will be admitted on
other terras.
Special exercises are arranged without extra charge for
tho.-e qualifying themselves as teachers for common
schools.
S. F. COLT, Secretary. C. L. WAUP, President.
August 12, K"i7. A. WICKII ix, Tim
| NOW IS THE TIXVZE
ra&jp TO GET
IT MELAINOTYPEB & AMBROTYPES CHEAP !
f\ G. H. WOOD
I \ lias reduced his prices of oil kinds of
| \ Pictures with Cases, 25 per cent.
■Jj j for the Winter.
Frames of all kinds kept on hand also at reduced pri
ce". Good Cases with Melainotypes, 75 cents ; all other
kind" in proportion. Remember the reduction is only for
the Winter, and so improve the time, Rooms open at all
hours. Pictures taken in all kinds of weather (except
for children ) All work warranted.
Towanda. Dec. 8, 1857. G. IT. WO OP.
IH . A . BUR BAN K'S BAKERY
One Door Xorth of the Ward House.
TO WAN PA. PA.
! AT 7 HERE yon can find a constant .supply of Bread, Rusk,
\ V Crackers, Cookies, Jumbles, and all kinds of Fancy
j Cakes.
1 air OYSTERS furnished by the quart or keg, or cook
i ed to order.
| uS' I'articularattention paid to filling orders for parties
Returning our sincere thanks for the liberal patronage
bestowed upon us during the past' 3'ear, and hoping by
close application to business t" merit a continuance of the
same, we remain as ever, your humble servant,
March 16,1857. 11. A. Bi iiBA.VK.
I GEO. H. BrXTJXG,
RESPECTFULLY informs his former customers and
the public generally, that he has removed his
TAILOR'S SH'OP,
I To the corner of Main and Bridge streeats, opposite J.H
i'hinney's store.
He flatters himself that from his lang experience in lm
| siness he will he able to please all wno may favor him
with their custom. Owing to the low jne**urt in themo
! ney market, he will make Coats from $2 50 to $5 50each
■ and other work in proportion for REPAY PAY.
Country Produce in payment, will not lie refused, if
ofTered. " Towanda. Nov. 20. I"5 7.
LEATIIKIt —A new supply of Sole Leath
er, Cow Hide, Kip and Calfskin, at No. 2, Button's
Block. ug2<; WM. A. ROCKWFt 1
j /^ARPETINGS.—AII prices superfine ami
| \J in grain carpeting", ju=t received bv
I April t, 1-57. "J.POWEI.I,.
Dtiaiitcsa Carfcs. _
DRCHAS M.TURNER, PHYSICIAN
4- SURGEON, oilers 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 I
Street. ' ' I
TAMES MACFARLAXE, A TTORNE Y
T) AT L-IW, TOWANPA, PA. Occupies the Office, in
the Union Block, formeily owned BY John C. Adams Ksq.
89"He will attend to procuring Bounty Land Warrants
and Pensions. March 22,1855. I
11. J. M SPILL F- D. MORROW.
MADILE & MORROW, A TTOKXE YS
ANT) COUNSELLORS AT LAW,— Office
over Mercur's Store, Towanda, Pa.
Towaiid i. April 2, IS. n-43-tf
DR. E. H. MA SOX, PHYSICIAN AND
SURGEON , offers his professional services to the
people of Towanda and vicinity. Office at his residence •
on fine street, where he can always be found when not |
professionally engaged. I
T R. PARSONS, ATTORNEY AT
JlJu LAW , TROY, Bradford Co., Pa. Office over V.
M. A 11. F. Long's store. Aug- 7. 158.
ENRY B. M'KEAX, ATTORNEY
AT LAW, TOWANDA. PA.; will pay prompt j
attention to business entrusted to liitn. Collections made j
on reasonable terms, with prompt remittor.' es. octli' j
P H. MORGAN, M. I>., PHYSIC FAN j
V.T* 5- SURGEON, having recently graduated at the j
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, attended the
Blockley 'Hospital, and teccivcd a Diploma from the
Pennsylvania Hospital of Philadelphia, offers his profes
sional services to the people of Monroeton and vicinity.
N. B. Particular attention paid to OPERATIVE St'KOESV.
Office at his residence at Monroeton.
Dec. 8,1857. ____________
ELHAXAN SMITH, having returned to
Towanda, lws opened a Law Office over Mercur*
Store. Dec. 1, 1857.
McC ABE'S
CENTRAL MEAT MARKET,
Behccen J. Kivgsbery's D" J- Powell's stores.
OGRVSFN THE subscriber would respectfully tender to
his customers and the public generally his sin-
JF cere thanks for the very liberal patronage ex
tended to fiim the past season. He solicits a continuance
of the same.
lto would say to the public that he intends to keen con
stantly on hand a choice selection of MEATS of all kinds,
the be-t the country affords, which he intends to sell for
very small profits, either by the side, quarter or pound —
Please give inc a call.
its-Meats. kc.. will be delivered on short notice, when
ordered, at any [dace in the Corporation.
Towanda, Feb. 12. 1 5 .")7. J. McCABE.
TOWANDA FOUNDRY.
RPIIE subscriber continnes to carry on the
L Foundry business in Towanda, and is prepared to
do all kinds of work in hi S line on short notice and in a
workmanlike mariner. He will keen on band or make to
order Plows, Stoves. Mill Irons, Sleigh Shoes, Wagon-
Boxes, and any article of ea-t iron that may he required.
Turning and fitting up work will Ire done on short notice
| and on reasonable terms. Persons wishing to purchase
I Stoves of any kind will find it moth to their advantage
to hue at the Foundry, as they can be repaired much
cheaper. Please call and examine before purchasing else
where. Old cast iron and Grain taken in payment —
Don't mistake the place — one door ea S tof Mercur's Block.
BTJ- I would also say to those having accounts stand
ing over six months, that they MIWT he settled without
delay, and those having notes that are doe will do well to
pay up and save cost. JOHN CARMAN.
Towanda, Oct. 22,1856. __
THE
GOOD SWISS SALVE
IS TBE GREAT CCRER OF
FEVER SOTLICS.
TT gives immediate relief from pain, and in as quick a
time as it is possible for this di-ea-e to he affected, it
heals the wounds gradually and safely, alter extracting
all poisonous matter, untii a pcrmaneut cure is made.
ITS -NAME
As its name imports, this Ointment is of SWISS Origin,
tod IS the most remarkable Ointment for curing OLD Sores
ind Bad Legs ever known. Its curing properties seem
to be perfectly irresistible.
SAT The receipt for making this rare medUine, was ob
tained from James Ifondon, an old Swiss tar-maker in
North Carolina, who brought it with him from Switzer
land.
AS A FAMILY SALVE,
it HAS no equal, both in its powers for doing good, and
its extreme neatness AS A
CLEAN, SWEET. PURE. PLEASANT OINTMENT,
healing without the least injury everything to which it
is applied.
MOTHERS USE IT
j for their Caked. Broken and Inflamed Breasts with charm-
T ing success. Thousands of Mothers are this day blessing
! the hour in which they first applied the GOOD SWISS
SALVE.
SALT RHEUM
; and SCROFULOUS SORES and Swelling - ? It rapidly
! cures I)} - striking at the root of the disease ana drawing
the humors to the surface. IT NEVER DRIVES THEM IN
WAitn! Under all circumstances of the case
IT IS SAF E !
Good Swiss Salve cures Felons.
Good Swiss Salve cures Piles.
Good Swiss Salve cures Burns.
Good Swiss Salve cures Bruises.
Good Swiss Salve cures Flesh Wounds.
Good Swiss Salve cures Toothache,
is SHORT.
*"?■ Wherever Pain or Intlamation exist. apply the
GOOD SWISS SALVE, and you will find relief.
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 Fever Sores where several boxes may he
required, as it is one half cheaper. A pot holds 8 boxes
and sells for one dollar. Hundreds of families keep it in
tli is convenient form as a necessary household article.
A. E. BAR.VABV, Ithaca. N. Y., sole proprietor.
Sold by J. KINGSBURY, Towanda, Pa.
SOKE EYES !
CNOTTSLOFFE IS THE INVENTOR OF the ccle-
T hrated ALPINE EYE BALSAM, which has gained
such wonderful reputation throughout Europe and the
United States. It is extracted from plants taken direct
from the ALPINE MOUNTAINS, and prepared by' Dr.
Heindrich Gottsloffe. a native of Berne, Switzerland, and
for many years Professor in the Berne Institute, now a
resident of the U. S. This Balsam is superior to any
other eye medicine, he it salve or water. It is a safe ami
CERTAIN CUKE for all IXFLAMATIONS, PREMATURE
FAILURE OF SIGHT, NIGHT BLINDNESS, BLUR on FILM,
PAIN ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT. AC., and always makes a
QUICK cure. TRY IT ! It is recomended by "all druggists
and Physicians who have become acquainted with its vir
tues. ijsy Each bottle bears his written signature. —
Price 25 cents.
A. E. Barnahy, Ithaca. N.'Y., General Agent. Sold by
J. Kingsbery, Towanda, Pa.
TOWANDA
TEMAME MIMI
FTMLF, MISSES HANSON respectfully inform the public
A that the scholastic year will commence MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 11, continuing to July 14.
Miss 0. D. HANSON will have the general superinten
dence of the school, assisted in Music by Miss REBECCA
D. HANSON, and in French by Miss EMMA HANSON.
Thankful 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.
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.
Weekly reports will lie sent to the parents, who aro
requested to sign and return them.
We can promise no improvement unless a scholar is
regular and punctual in attendance.
TERMS, PER QUARTER:
First Clans —'To include the elementary English ) ,
branches, and the study of the Latinlangnage, J
Second CLA** — To include the more advanced -tu- j
dies oftlie English branches, with Mathematics, S #9 00
1 and the study of Latin and French |
• Third Clan -i—To iuelnde Mathematics, Mental 1
and Moral Philosophy, Rhetoric, Botany, Ac., r {l2 00
with Latin and French, )
Each pupil will bring with her a desk and chair. There
will BE no extra charge whatever.
Music—lnstruction on the Piano, with use of instru
ment, will be given by Miss REBECCA D. HANSON, at $lO
per quarter.
Boarding for yonng ladies can be obtained in private
families at reasonable rates. Pupils from a distance will
receive the especial care of the teachers.
They beg leave to refer to the following named gentle
men Itt. Rev. ALONZO POTTER, Bishop of the Diocese
of Penn'a, Philadelphia ; Rev. Dr. MACLEAN, President of
the College of New Jersey.
Hon. DAVID WILMOT, FT. F. MASON, C. L. WARD, JOHN
F. MEANS. I). F. BAKSTOW, 11. S. MI.KCUK, O. 1). BART-
I.KTT, E. O. GOODRICH. WM. C. BOOAIIT. Towanda.
BOOTS AND SHOES.— The largest r.nd
most complete assortment of Boots and Shoes ever
' exhibited in Towanda. to which particular attention has
j been giveu in the purchase, and which will positively be
! s old less than at any other establishment in Northern
I I'euuvlvania. just received by
April <*,. U .7- J. POWELL.
tfliscelluncoaa.
JEWELRY! JEWELRY! JEWELRY!
A. K. Warner's
New S- Splendid Jewelry Store, one door north
of Potions Drug Store,
"H AS just been opened with the largest and
JBH, most choice stock of FASHIONABLE
JEWELRY ever offered to a discriminating
j) public. Indeed. he can safely say that with
. -JAP) the opening of his new store has lieen in*
auguruted a new era in the Jewelry line,
inasmuch as along with the choice and elegant assortment
in- gives the most reliable assurance of au 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 hiniseli that the immense in
crease of Goods lie now offers, which have Ween 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 tl,e
favor of his old customers, and invites the public general
ly to come and see the fashions.
fid-THE WATCH REPAIRING DEPARTMENT will
continue to be 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, 155.
TOWANDA CABINET WAREHOUSE
CHESTER WELLS would
respectfullv inform his friends and the
"J public that" lie is now receiving at his old
stand one door north of Laporte, Mason k Co.'s banking
house, a large and exten-ive assortment of
Sofas, Mahogany Chairs, of various patterns,
Rosewood and Mahogany Bide and Centre Tables,
Dining.Tea and Pembroke Tallies. 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, Ac.
fifff*COFFINS, of every size and quality, and will at
tend ou 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, 1855.
THE OLD STAND
STILL IN OPERATION!
THE subscriber would announce
the public that he has now on
*9 > and, and will make to order all
kinds of CABINET FURNITURE,
|Sqf J ;L s a such as Sofas, Divans. Lounges, Cen
jgjSiiyiiitii tre, Card, Dining and Breakfast Ta
f^7 JfJm#!? hie. Mahogany, Walnut, Maple and
¥ fi|' f Cherry Bureaus, Stands of various
O L i kinds, Chairs and Bedsteads of every
description, which are, and will be made of the best ma
terial and workmanlike manner, uud 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. 1857.
OROCEB.ZES, PROVISIONS, dtC.
West side of the Public Square, opposite the
Court House.
BAILEY A NEVINS are just receiving a
large addition to their stock of Provisions, Groceries,
Yankee Notions, Toys, Fruit, Confectionary, &c., which
will he sold wholesale of retail for cash, 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 nnr stock uud prices.
GROCERIES.
Black and Green Tea, Rio and Java Coffee. Chocolate,
Cocoa, Sugar, Molasses, Syrup, Ginger, Pepper, Spice,
Cloves, nutmegs. Mace cinainon, 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, Ilams k Shoulders, Mackerel, Codfish, Shad, Lake
Trout, Piekeled and Smoked Herring,Cheese,Rice,Beans,
Onions, Potatoes, Butter. Lard, Crackers, Ac. Ac.
FRUIT.
Prunes, Citron, Figs, Eng. Currants, Raisins, Lem
ons and Oranges. Green and Dried Apples, and Peaches,
Almonds, Pecan nuts, Prazii nuts, Grenoble and Madeira
Walnuts, Filberts. Peanuts, Chestnuts. Hickory nutsjec.
GERMAN. FRENCH and AMERICAN TOYS, FAMCV GOODS.
Ac Boys' Sleighs. Tin Wagons, China, Pewter A Wood
Tea Setts. Dolls. Trumpets, Toy Guns, Aecordians, Har
mouicas. Glass, Paper and Wood Inlaid Work Boxes and
Toilet Caes, Toy Bureaus. Secretaries. Ac, Pearl, 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, llair Oil, Ac.
FOOLS CAP, Letter, Commercial Note and Bath Post
' Paper, Envelopes, Wafers. Sealing Wax, Ink, Inkstands,
I Wafer Cups, Sand Boxes, Penholders, Pens, Wafer scales,
! Ac. Ac.
TABLE AND DAIRY SALT, Salina and Rock Salt, and
• Cayuga Ground Plaster. BAILEY A NEVINS.
Towanda, November 28, 1855.
IMRE INSURANCE.—The undersigned is
agent for tbe following safe and reliable Companies:
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 los 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 25,1850.
W. &.<,
nLOCK a- WATCH REPAIRER.—'The
YJ undersigned is constantly receiving from New-York
by Express, new additions to his Stock of Watches, Clocks,
Jewelrv, Silver ware, and Fancy Goods, comprising in
part—Gold and Silver Lever, L'Epine and Plain Watches,
wilb a full and complete assortment of Fine Gold Jewelry,
such as Gold chains, Lockets, Bracelets, Gold Pens. Keys,
Breast-Pins, Ear-Rings, 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
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 ents to Fifty-
Dollars.
Watches repaired on short notice, and WARRANTED
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 Jobs, such as can be done at no
other Shop short of New-York city.
W. A. CHAM BERLIN.
Towanda, February 1,1857.
Patronize a Home Enterprize !
A Book-Bindery in Towanda!
W r E would respectfully announce to our friends and
the public generally, that we have connected with
our Printing Office aiul Book A Stationery Store, a Plain
and Fancy BOOK-BINDERY, and earnestly solicit the
patronage of all who desire anything in the line.
Having secured the services of one of the best binders
in t-l\f United States, we flatter ourselves that we can give
universal satisfaction both in workmanship and price
Therefore we present to the 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. Histories, Music, Magazines, Pamphlets, Periodi
cals, Law and School Books, to order or pattern in
French, Italian, German and English style ; in
\'c.lret, Silk, Cloth, leather and Paper.
upon tbe most reasonable rates, for CASH, or ready pay
tt~Uive us a trial.
Particular attention given to re-binding Books. All
work warranted to l* properly executed.
WPlaiu and Fancy Paper Boxes made to order.
Jan 1, 1858. E. A. PARSONS.
BOOKS &. STATIONERY!
BS~The attention of the public- is requested to the very
general md excellent assortment always on hand at the
Argus Book and Stationery Store, first" building north of
the Ward House. Call and examine our stock.
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 coal, at
$2 50 per ton for Blacksmith Coal, and
00'jwr ton for Raked Coal.
Apply for coal at Towanda to O. D. BAIiTLETT. Coal
will also be 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 by the hoot load.
Oct. 7. 1857. J. MACFARLANK, (len'i Snp't.
for flavoring, for sale rhean
■d at FOX'S.
SOUTH END OF THE WARD HOUSE
Fronting the Public Scoare.
THE subscriber, thankful for the liberal patronage of the past year, intends to keep constantly on hi*} jfjj,
sortment of the very best articles us-ally kept in our line, which hk win. dispose of on such terms as wiii v",
iefactory to all who may patronize him. The purchases are made entirely with cash in hand, and for the CASH
customers will receive the benelit of a good article at a low price. All articles thai I answer our recommendaus
and are warranted at represented.
£7"" Medical Advice gratoitously given at the Office, charging tnly for the Sedition.
The stock consists of a complete and select assortment of
DRUGS, MEDICINES, AND GROCERIES,
I'ure Wine k Liquors, for Medicinal nse, London Porter k Scotch Alt.
ALL THE MOST POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES?
The most approved Trusses and Abdominal Supporters, Sfursing Bottles, Si,
pie Shells, Breast Fumps, Teeth Rings, Syringes, Catheters, Ac.
American, English Sf Chinese Razors Antra
FRESH CAMPHENE & BURNING FLUID- NEW & BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS OF LAMPS!
Superior TOBACCO & SNUFP ! —Choice brands of Pure Havanna, Pricp-,
and Vara CIGARS ! *
PatnfN, Oils, VurniKbcM, W indow Gllom. liruSlies. Perfumery Shaving;Soai
Fancy Articles. Ac. Ac.
Hair Dyes, ITair Restorer, Fancy Soaps, Shaving Cream, Tooth Powder, Extracts for 4
Handkerchief, Italian Whisks, Port monnais, Purses, Bay, Colon-re, Rose and
Lavender Waters, Tobacco and Snuff Boxes, Indellible Ink, \c.
FAMILY GROCERIES:
Black and Green Teas ; Rio and .Java Coffee ; Molasses, Syrups, Sugars, Spices, 4c p
Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines, <fcc.
REMEMBER THE STORE—SOUTH END OF THE WARD MI
Towanda, February 1,1555. H. C. PORTER, li 1
NEW ARRANGEMENT. jjt
The Mammoth Hardware Store
CHATFIELD fc STORRS.
Is now receiving a large and well selected asfortmcnt of
Foreign Si Domestic Hardware
HuUSE TRIMMINGS, of every description, J
Carpenters, Cabinet makers, Blacksmiths and Shoe makers'
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
In fuel almost everything that the industry of the country requires. In fu
addition we are constantly receiving and keep on hand a full stock of
Swedes and American Iron, Horse shoe Iron, Nail rods, dr.
m a r™ntel of the best quality, and sold as ch ap a< can be purchased of any establishment wt-st of New Yortu
1 inker mill 2s ails, Lead Pipe, Glass, Sash, Putty, \\ L.te Lead, Linseed Oil, which is warranted perfectly pure.
Saddlery Hardware, and Carriage Maker's Goods.
COAL AND WOOI) COOK AND PARLOR STOVES.
Parlor and Cook Wood and Coal Stoves. Regulators and Sheet Iron Stoves, Stove Pipe Ac Now re< eivinft
supply of the celebrated Cook stove GOYERXOR, which is pronounced by all judges as the Lest cook Stou-J
market. It is especially adapted to the Farmer's use.
As we have the largest and in<-t complete Hardware Store on the New York and Erie Railroad, and we intent:
purchase goods in the be-t markets, and by keeping a full assortment, selling as cheap a- possible, w. horn ' -
the patronage ot those doing business in this market. STORRS A L'H LTFLL.'
| Owego, X. Y. Oct. 21, 1h.6.
j* nEw ARRTngemenT
HLo| P ATT ON Si P .-I Y JYE,
G JUST OPENED,
ON THE CCRNER OF BRIDGE AND MAIN STREETS
Wo. % Pattons' "iock, Towauda, Fa.
THF. subscribers would respectfully inform their friendsgand the public that thev hav 'formed a eo-jwrtMPS
the D.ng business, and are now receiving at Xo. 4, in Patton's Xew Brick Block, from the cities of l®
phia and Xew York, a large and well selected stock of American, French and En-dish
CHEMICALS, DRUGS. MEDICINES, CRM®
PAINTS, OILS, WINDOW GLASS, DYE STUFFS.
-L .&S3 ©StfPSSIifSHP ©I?
DRESSING COMBS, PERFUMERY, FANCY SOAPS, PORT MONNAES, &c.
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, and a variety of the most approved Tnis*
Abdominal Supporters, Ac., always on hand.
London Porter and Scotch Ale, and Pure Liquors, for Medicinal pnrpo^
ALL THE MOST POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES.
Brushes for the Hat, Hair, Teeth, Kails Boots, Painting, Varnishing, Whitewash!*- 1
The Lovers of GOOD CIGARS and TOBACCO, trill find a large variety of choice
na, Yara and Principe Cigars, and the finest brands of Tobacco and Snuff.
famphene—Particular Attention paid to the Manufacture of BIRMNG FIJIO
And a fine assortment of LAMPS, of all tizes and descriptions, Bird Cages, Cups, .Vests and Sett
All of which is offered for sale at greatly reduced rates. Our stock being large and most I v purchased f"® 1
Importer and Manufacturer at the lowest rate*, and with Cash, enables us to sell at reduced nrices. that ip"- ! '
sfactory to all. AV e invite the attention of the public to an especial examination of our stock of goods and
Our Motto is—' " THE CASH SYSTEM—QUICK SALES—SMALL PROFITS."
ur Goods are selected with the utraostVare and warranted to be what tliev are represented • if a-v shon'd* 1
e contrary, we are not only willing but request'nur customers to return them, and the monev shall is- r tfa*
MR. PAN XE will give Ins special attention to the preparation oi PREUCRIPTIOXS wliicli will l-cv>a"r
cciirately on the shortest notice. JOSEPH (I. I'ATT'J'
Towanda. June 2ii, 185b. EDW ARD P. PAIN^,
wAVE R L Y
MARBLE ESTABLISHMENT.
If H. BALDWIN, lia vin<r purchased the
• Marble Factory ot this village,uuder the superin
tendence of H. Hanford, the .subscriber is happy to an
nounce that the Marble business in Waverly will now be
conducted by him. He is constantly receiving IT VLIAN
AND RUTLAND M A Kill. K, for Monuments, Head-stones,
Tomb Tabels, and Stand Tops, Paiut Stones, Midlers, ,Vo.
Having secured the services of G. H. POWKHS, who is well
known to be the most perfect Artist in the State.be offers '
unparalleled inducements to persons wishing to secure
any of the above articles, ia cheapness, style and Artisti- j
cal beauty,
Waverly, N. V., Feb. 3,1837.
FOR RENT.
* r. THE subscriber, guardian of the minorchil-!
dren of Daniel O'Keefc, deceased, offers for
rent the very desirable property In Rome twp.,
iyttylpßP Bradford County, known as the Home Springs
r-AiSB House. The property comprises a large Tav
ern House, ham, and out buildings. There is near he
house a celebrated Mineral Spring, which in the i osses
sion of a proper person would attract many visitors. The
Farm contains S3 acres, about 30 of which are improved.
Possession given ou the Ist of April next.
JOHN M'MAHON,
Dec, ft. 18-57, Guardian, j
W r ANTED.—I wish to purchase 100,000 1
feet of MAPLE SCANTLING 13 feet long, and I
3J inches square. Any one wishing to make a contract 1
for any or all, can do o by calling at my Furniture Ware ]
Rooms in Towanda.
Sept. 13, 1837. CITRSTF.R WELLS.
LIQUOR STORE.
Q FELTOX would respectfully inform^
k • public that be is now ready at hi- "M ■' t
Ilall A Russell's, south side of the public square,
ish those wanting PURE LIQUORS, with
thing in that line. He ha- lately made large "• ,
hi- stock, purchasing of the !>e-t importers. - ,^ u ,' (
oi iginal package. He has on hand, and for
quantity from a quart upwards : , t u
Brandy. —Signette. Cogniac. old HeiiTie<-v
i Gin —Swati American, and Seheidair
ll"Wlf.a-Sfntrh,01d Rye.Monongaleia" !lu
U'iiif. —Currant. Port.and Brown Sherry-
Fresh Camphene and Burning Fluid kept cons
j hand. Also f)"> percent. Alcohol. ..j
CIOARS of the best brands. Jugs of all sif •
l flasks, and a large quantity of empty larrvi--
Biughamton Ale by the'gullon or'barrel-
Those favoring ine'with their patrona.gf nJ
that all articles ill b* what they are reprr-**"
N. R. The person who borrowed my " an "
requested to return it.
Towanda. January 18,1836.
House fur xis hi kg goopM
We and single fold worsted and line" **l^o
: damasks, moreens, cotton danixsks,ldeai hed•
, ed table linens, Marsoiles quilts, toilet covers
| riety or other goods iu thia line, just receive fap
April 6.1857. {}- '
! A NEW ASSORTMENT of ®js
! Ribbons and Gloves, expressly for tn jj"
i Belt Ribbons : also a new stock of LJ'e
denes, set of Collars and blcei cs. Ac.. \,'" u "citT
Sept. 13. P-37. W. A. FW h