department.
Scare Crows.
! have tried for years in succession nil of the
nostrums to prevent birds from pulling, worms
from eating, and steeps of various kinds to
stimulate its growth, and timl that tarring tin
seed makes it distasteful to birds : they will
pull and eat but a little ; but as to worms eat
ing it, they seem to relish it equally well. The
steeps to stimulate growth, rolling gypsum,&e M
amount to but little. Sou cannot make
enough adhere to the seed to make any percep
tible difference, and unless the soil and season
favor, the corn -sill not come so well as il plan- j
ted dry. For instance, if you steep the seed, i
and after planting it is very wet and cold, it
will not grow as well, or if it is very dry.it will
not come as well : tarring it will retard its,
germination in auj case. For the last five
years I have planted the seed dry, recently
handsbclled from the cob.
For scare crows, the bes:' I know of is a few 1
crows shot and hung up in different parts of
the field by one leg, or bait and catch them
in steel traps. In my younger days, for years
these scarecrows were ample to keep of birds.
Every Yankee farmer should have a good gun
and ammunition, and know how to use it.—
Find all the crows nests in your immediate
neighborhood, break up their nests, seize their
young, and theu is the time to shoot some of
the old ones. I once secured sixteen in two
hours. Go over your cornfield daily, and il
the crows have drawn any, bo there the next
morning by three o'clock with your artillery
or the crows will be there before you, and sa
lute the first corner with cold lead from your
early morning gun, and if you do not succeed
in baggiug him, he and his neighoors will come
to the conclusion that they had better let the
man's corn alone. Another way of keeping
crows from your cornfield is bv twining.—
String wool twine from stake to stake once in
fifteen rows, directly over the row. You can
cultivate the first time, and let it remain. Do
the twining immediately ufter planting, and it
would be rare to have a crow light 011 the
field while the twine remains.
Crows grow bold by the cry of their young
for food, and by man being slack and easy ; in
stinct teaches them whose corn it will do to pull.
The fields for which crows have so strong a
taste, are generally shallow and half-plowed,
less than haif manured, bordered around by
bushes, briers, and weeds, and enclosed by a
mere apology for a fence. Years ago one of
your jieure men had a field with one of these
ugly borders which always have a great tenden
cy to widen ; at hoeing, none wanted to hoe
the outside row ; the altercation between the
boys would finally be settled by the old man,
" Let the devil take the outside row," aud in
a few years he had the whole field.
Should the above mentioned scarecrows fail
to keep to crows from pulling the corn, soak
other corn in rum or whiskey and strychnine,
aud scatter broadcast ou the field. They, like
the humans, will like the taste, but as certain
as the}' eat of it they die. You will, in most
of the liquor on sale, find enough strychnine,
without adding more, to do the work for the
crows. 11. W. LESTER, Rutland, "N't. — Coun
try Gentleman.
TESTING SEED CORN. —There is so much
damaged corn this year, that much care wi 1 1
be requisite in selecting such as is suitable. I
have seen in your paper and elsewhere, seve
ral modes suggested for testing its germinat
ing qualities, but tlu-y are inefficient, imprac
ticable, or attended with too much trouble to
be generally useful.
The following mode will be found simple,
practical and certain, and can be applied to
any extent desired. Put the shelled corn in a
▼cssel of such dimensions as are required for
the quantity to be tested. Pour water over
it of the temperature of milk from the row,
until it is fairly covered, adding to the water
from time to time, if the absorption and swel
ling of the corn should raise it above the stir
face. Set it in a moderately warm place and
let it remain twenty-four hours. Then pour
the water off, cover the corn with some thick
cloth, which must be kept wet, and let it stand
in a mass, still in a warm place, until it sprouts.
This will take place in thirty-six hours, usual
ly. if the corn is good.
I prepare all iny com for planting in this
manner, though 1 know the seed to be good.
I plant sometimes with the sprout half an inch
long. The result is that it brings the plant
forward a week or more earlier than planting
dry This advantage in the fall is sometimes
very important. The damaged corn from my
field last year did not exceed five per cent.—
Cincinnati Gazelle.
SEED CORN. —Now is the time to try seed
corn and know for certain that it will grow be
fore planting time comes. The following is a
test which I have proved as sure. Remove
with a knife the covering from the chit, if alive
it will presenta bright and healthy appearance,
if dead it looks as though it had been boiled.
Corn was very late in maturing last fall in this
vicinity. The farmers gathered in the usual
season ; the cob was not dry, consequently
there is but little sound corn in the country.—
D.W.A.Paw Paw, Michigan, 1838. — Rural
Xetc Yorker.
PLANTING POTATOES. —They say abroad that
the secret of getting potatoes ripe in August,
that will keep all winter, is " to set them well
sprouted. There is uo occasion to put them in
early. The month of August is the critical
time for the winter potatoe. But by sprouting
the tidier before setting, you obtain nearly a
month's advantage, so that when the disease
does come, the plant is iu a stronger state than
it would otherwise be, and is hereby enabled
to repeal the attack." The author who thus
writes in the Royal • Agricultural Society's
Journal, is the Rev. K. F. Manly, and there
may be sometliiug in his remarks. — Hurt.
CABBAGE. —The cultivation of cabbage for
stock feeding lias how become quite common
in many sections of our country That the
cabbage is valuable for this purpose there can
be little doubt. The specific quantity of its
actual alimentary matter is, however, very in
considerable: vet, when fed in connection with
other vegetables of a more solid and nutritive
quality, and which although they greatly ex
ceed it in this respect, are yet inferior to it in
volume aud bulk, it subserves a very important
and valuable purpose in the economy of ali
mentation, and aids materially by the stimu
lus of distention which il produces.
I'hc honest man will rather be tbe
* ''•> I fi'ii; It'ior f M l-.r i Mali in uuv ;> v
l-1 pint I lit 111.
flliscclmu'ons.
TOWANDA HARDWARE CUTLERY,
IKON AND STOVE STORE.
M I). C. HALL
—J-vS Wholesale and Retail I'enlor
"r-j j A i" Hardware and Stoves, Iron
I ri 'if na"' l X*H*. Be*h. Uu, Paints
n .■■! Oils, House Trimmings—
fijfn all kiudsofCarriage trimmings,
B|f!! % .i' !' T ■BBH Seat Cloths and 1-ue>, < 'grriitge
y i .V |i
i Axes. Broad Narrow, Lath and Hand Hatclmts-Calde
Ug. Trace and Haltr. Chains, Crowbars, 1 lcks, Shovels
''por KKT AND TABLE CPTLETtV—Shears and Scis
-1 snrs Edge Tools of all kinds. Brass and Enameled Kettles,
1 Shovel and Tongues. Spoons and Ladles, 1 tibs and 1 ails,
Mops and Washboards, aud all other kinds of house-keep
inir implements. ... i
In the HARDWARE line, Brass. Brittania, Jappaned
and I'lain Tin Ware, single or in setts. liar. Band,. Scroll
and Hoop Iron, Steel of all kinds. Nail Rods, Ac. tumps,
Lead Dine and all the necessary fixtures fur 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 andiniporters. including the largest assortment
and greatest variety of
STOVES
Coal and Wood Cooking. Coal and Wood Parlor, Dining-
RINUII, 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 on as good TKKMS as can be found this side ot |
New-York, from the fact that all our goods were ho iglit .
of lirst hands aud in full packages and large (plant tes, j
that gives us an advantage over -mailer purchasers i. d j
Dry Hoods dealers, that wiil enable us to sell from 5 '
15 per cent, less than any of them, which advantage v. j
shall offer to any who will favor us with a call before pur- ,
chasing elsewhere.
A large quantity of Tin ware, Stove Pipe and Elbows,
always on hand, wholesale and retail. All kinds ot Job ,
Work done to order, on short notice and warranted.
Don't mistake the place to liny STOVES and HARD
WARE cheap—one dor South of Fox's, and nearly op-j
posite Tracy A Moore's, Main street, in the new Wood
Building, lettered all over. I
drain and Country Produce, old Iron, Brass, Brittania ;
and Copper, Dried Fruit of all kinds, feathers aud Bees- j
wax wanted for goods.
10,0(10 Sheep Pelts wanted, for which the highest price
in CASH will he paid.
Towaada, April 3, is.-,7.
H. WATKOI'S R. M. SKVVAJU> K. 11. COOK.
RWATROUS & Co., DEALERS IX
• HEAVY fy SHELF HARDWARE, No's. 1 A
3, Water at. Elmira, N. Y.
We have recently made large additions to our extensive
stock, and have now 011 hand a complete assortment of ev
ery description of Hardware, which we offer at the lowest
cash prices; eon-isting of Mechanic s Tools, Building Ma
terials, Iron and steel, Nails and spika, Ropes and Cord
age, Paints, Oils and Class, Mill saws of every size and
shape, either Mulay Hang or Circular.
Machine Belting, of all widths, both of India Rubber A
leather, Class at wholesale. We are prepared to supply
Merchants with Ola-. Nails, scythes. Forks. Ac., at Man
ufacturers prices. Tin, sheet iron, and Copper work on i
hand or made to order.
CORTRACTOR'S TOOLS—Wheelbarrows, Ames' Sho
vels, Blasting Powder, Ac.
Agents for Rich A Wilder's Patent .Salamander .Safes,
Fail-bank's Platform Scales, and Welch A Griffith's Circu
lar saws.
Large sizes up to 00 inch, always on hand and sold at
Factory Prices. Particular attention paid to orders by
mail.
Elmira, April 7, 1958. n-44-12m
JJusquejjanna Collegiate Institute,
TOW AX DA, BRADFORD CO.. I'A.
INSTRUCTORS.
REV. JAMES MoWILLTAM, Principal. Prnfe-sor of An
cient Languages and Mental and Mora! Science ;
DAVID CRAFT. A. 8., Professor of Mathematics and
Natural Science.
MISS A.ELIZA FRITCHEB. Praia ptre-s ;
MISS KMII.IE A. BUTLER. Assistant;
MISS O. LOUIS A JEXKS, Instructor on Piano ;
MISS HELEN M. CARTER, Assistant lustrm tor on Pi
ano and Mclodcon ;
MISS CLARISSA A. STOCKWELL, Teacher of French
and Drawing.
STEPHEN CALIFF, Usher :
Mr. CANFIELD DAYTON. Steward.
The Winter Term commences on Wednesday, Decern
her '2, and will continue 11 weeks, exclusive oi .% recess
of 10 days at Christmas.
KXI-KXSBS FEB TKlill.
Payable invariably in advance, or one half on entering :
the school, and one half at the middle ul the term—Fuel 1
and contingencies included :
Primary, per term, ? 1 °'i
! Preparatory; 0 Oil ,
Higher, Ist year, per term 7 on
Higher. 1-t and '2d year, per term S no
Classical, 1-t year, per term 7 'MI
Classical, '2d and ihl year, per term, * no
Collegiate, per term 10 CO
X. B. Pupils will he classed by the most advanced
branch they respectively pursue.
Pupils using scholar-nips are charged $1 per term for
nel and -ontingents ; for instrument on which to take
lessons, 50c, or for practice
EXTRAS.
French ?"• on
I Drawing 3 00
Tuition on Piano Forte with use of Instrument,... 12 00
do do per quarter of 11 weeks,.. 10 00
Board in the Institute, per week, including fuel and
light 2 00
Washing, per dozen, 38
No scholar, whose parents or guardians shall re-idc
j within two miles of tbe Institute shall he admitted to tui
tion therein upon any permanent scholarship rented or j
loaned by such pupil, his or her parent or guardian. j
The arrangements for Boarding will he under the entire j
control and management of the steward, while the Prin- j
cipal and Teachers residing in the Institute, will he able
I to exercise a constant watcli over the pupils, mingling j
i with them as niemliera of tbe same family ; as a Board- !
; iiig School for youth of both sexes, the Institute will af
ford increased and superior advantages. Parents and
guardians may he assured that all due care will lie exer
cised over the health, the manner- and morals of those en
i trusted to their care, and all suitable aid rendered at all
times in promoting their advancement in study.
Pupils hoarding iu the Hall, will furnish their own he J,
bedding, towels, Ac. and the table silver at their option.
, Pupils entering the Institute are pledged to the oliser
-1 vance of the regulations, and none will he admitted on
other terms.
Special exercises are arranged without extra charge for
those qualifying themselves as teachers for common
schools.
S. F. COI.T, Secretary. C'. L. WARD. President.
August 12, 1857. " A. WICKIIAM, Treas.
f NOW IS THE TXZKS
egpjjp T0 GET
TIT MELAINOTYPES & AMffiiOTYPES CHEAP!
j\ G. H. WOOD
| \ Has reduced his prices of nil kinds of
I \ J'id u res teilh Cases , 25 per cent.
Jj i fur the Winter.
Frames of all kinds kept on hand also at reduced pri
ces. Hood Cases with Melainotvpes, 75 cents ; all other
kinds in proportion. Remember the redaction is only for
the Winter, and so improve the time- Rooms open at all
hours. Pictures taken in all kind- of weather (except
for children.) All work warranted.
Towanda, Dee. 8,1857. G. H. WOOD.
H. A. BURBANK'S BAKERY
One Door Xorth of the Ward House.
TOWANDA, PA.
\\J HERE you can linda constant suppl vof Bread. Rusk.
\ V Crackers, Cookies, .Jumbles, aud all kinds of Fancy
! Cakes.
f(* OYSTERS furnished by the quart or keg, or cook
ed to order.
BiS" Particular attention paid to filling orders for parties
Returning our sincere thanks lor the liberal patronage
he-towed upon us during the past year, and hoping by
close application to bu-ine-.- to merit a continuance of the
same, we remain as ever, vour humble servant.
Mar. Ii hi. I-. 7. H. A. WJRBANK.
(J All FETING S.—All prices superfine ami
J ingrain carpeting*, just received by
April . 1*57. J. POWELL.
T FATHKII—A new supply of Sole Leatli
-1 J er. Cow Hide, Kip and Calf Skin, at No. 2, Patton's
Block. atiglti WM. A. ROCKWELL.
(MFTION. —All persons are hereby cau
tioned again-t purehasirg a note given by me to Da
vid A. Prince or bearer, dated Rome, January 25 or 26.
ICSS, for 4'25U feet of hemlock lumber, to he paid on or
before the first day of June next. Said note was given
ou settlement, bv mistake, and 1 -hall not pay the same
unless compelled by law, a- 1 have Hot received any con
sideration tor the same. DAN RUSSELL.
Rome. Fell. 2. ISSB.
. jnROCK FRY, GLASS WARE Groceries,
* Ya,:1.0 Notion- L' ofuig (.1.1--C-. Wooden Ware.
and cin rti.'.iiy v. i JI,I m..i i '"ufn'. at tl.i 1.. w -tore
1 .. - I. I I WVI V |{( li Kill I I
UiisuicGS (CortiG.
DK CI I AS. M. TURNER, PIIYSICIAN
tr SURGEON, oilers his professional services to
the inhabitants of Towanda and vicinity. Office and res
idence in the dwelling recently occupied by H. BOOTH,
Ksq., one door north of the Kpi&c-opsil Church, ou Maine
Street.
1 AMES MACFAELA N E, .1 TTOItNE V
rJ A T LA IV, TOWANDA, PA. Occupies the Office, in
the Union Block, formerly owned by John ('. Adams Esq.
tsrHe will attend to procuring Bounty Land Warrants
and Pensions. March 22, 1865*
H. J. MAIUI.I P. D.MORROW.
MA Dili - A MORROW, a rroiiNE vs
. AND COUNSELLORS AT LA If',—Office
over Mereur's Store. Towanda, Pa.
Towunda. April 2, 18. n-tt-'f
D\[. E. H.M A s()\, I'll YSICIAN AND
SI 'RGEON, otters his professional services to the
people of Towanda and vicinity. Office at his residence
on Pine street, where he can always be found when not
professionally engaged.
IT B. PARSONS, ATTORNEY AT
J r.AIU, TROY, Bradford Co., Pa. Office over V.
M. ft 11. F. Long's store. Ag- T. 1
HENRY B. M'KEAN, ATTORNEY
. AT LAW. TOWANDA. PA.: will pay prompt
attention to business entrusted to him. < "ollections made
on reasonable terms, with prompt remittances. o. tl'.i
ITLIIANAN SMITH, having returned to
1 Towanda. has opened a Law Office over Mercurs
Store. Dec. 1, 1857.
McC ABE'S
CENTRAL MEAT MARKET,
Between J. Kingsbery's ./. Powell's stores.
wx TH E subscriber would respect fully tender to
his customers and the public generally hissin
cere thanks for the very liberal patronage ex
tetided to him the past season, lie solicits a continuance
of the same.
lie would say to the public that he intends to keep con
stantly on hand a choice selection ot MEATS of all kinds,
the best the country affords, which lie intend- to sell for
very small profits, either by the side, quarter or pound.—
Please give me a call.
Meats, Ac., will be delivered on short notice, when
ordered, at any place in the Corporation.
Towanda, Feb. 12, 18.17. J- McC A BE.
TOWANDA FOUNDRY.
IMIE subscriber continues to carry on tlic
Foundry business iu Towanda, and is prepared to j
do all kinds of work in hi- line on short notice and in a
workmanlike manner. He will keep on hand or make to
order Plows, Stove-. Mill Irons, Sleigh Slim--, Wagon-
Boxes, and any article of cast iron that may be required.
Turning and fitting up work will be done ou short notice
and on reasonable terms. Persons wi-bing to purchase
Stoves of any kind will lind it much to their advantage
to buy at the Foundry, as they can be repaired much
cheaper. Please call and examine before purcli i-ing else
where. Old cast iron and Grain taken in payment.—
Don't mistake the place- -one door e.i-tof Mereur's Blm k.
Ha' I would also say to those having accounts -land i
ing over six mouths, that they nm-t In- settled without
delnv, and tho.-e having notes that are due will do well to
pay up and save cost. JOHN CARMAN.
Towanda, Oct. 25J856.
THE
GOOD SWISS SALVE
IS THE GitEAT CT'RKIt OF
FEVETV SOIMLS.
I T gives immediate relief from pain, and in as quick a '
time as it i- possible lor this disease to be affeeted, it
heals the wounds gradually and safely, after extracting
all poisonous matter, until'a permanent cure is made.
ITS NAME
As its name imports, this Ointment i- of Swiss Origin,
and i-the most remarkable Ointment for curing olfl Sores
and Bad Legs ever known. Its curing properties scent
to be perfectly irresistible.
The receipt for making this rare nu-dUine, w.i-ob
tained from James Roudon. an old Swiss tar-makei- 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 t
its extreme neatness as a
CLEAN, SWEET. PURE, I'LE ISA NT OINTM EXT,
healing without the least injury everything to which it
is applied.
MOTHERS USE IT
for their Caked, Broken and Inflamed Breasts with charm
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 bv striking at the root of tiie disease and drawing
the humor- to the surface. IT NEVER DRIVES TIIKM IN
WAUHI Under all circum-tances the case
IT IS SAFE!
Good Swiss Salve cures Felons.
Good Swiss Salve cures Piles.
(.nod Swi.-s Salve cures Burns.
Good Swiss Salve cures Bruises.
Good Swi-s Salve cures Flesh Wounds.
Good Swi-s Salve cures Toothache.
IN SHOUT.
r.r Wherever Pain or Inflanration cxi-t. apply the
GOOD SWISS SALVE, and you will lind relict.
Thi.- Saivc is put up in LARGER BONES than
Ointment in general, at 2.5 ct-. It. i- ai-o put up in large
China pots, for the accommodation of Families and those
who use it for Fever Sores where several boxes may be
required, as it is one half cheaper. A pot holds s boxes
and sells for one dollar. Hundred- of families keep it in
this convenient form as a necessary household article.
A. E. BAKNABV, Ithaca. X. Y.. sole proprietor.
Sold by J. KINGSBURY, Towanda, Pa.
SOUS SITES !
(1 OTTSLOFFE IS THE INVENTOR OF the cele-
T hrated ALPINE EVE 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.
Ileindrich Gottsloffe. a native of Berne, Switzerland, and i
for many years Professor in the Berne Institute, now a j
resident of the U. S. This Balsam is superior to any j
other eye medicine, be it salve or water. It is a safe and
CERTAIN ct'BE for all INFLAMATIOXS, PRKMATVHR j
FAILURE OK SIGHT, NIGHT BLINDNESS. BU R OR FILM,
PAIN ON EXI-OSI UE TO LIGHT, Ac., and always makes a I
QCICK cure. TRY IT! It is recomended by all druggists
and Physicians who have become acquainted with its vir
tues. itir Each bottle bears his written signature.—
Price 25 cents.
A. E. Bar rial iy, Ithaca, X. V., General Agent. Sold by
J. Kingsbery, Towanda, Pa. #
TOWN ADA
FIEMMJE SlMillAiaYo
THE MISSES HANSON respectfully inform the public
that the schoTastic year will commence MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 14. continuing to July 14.
Miss O. D. HANSON will have the general superinten
dence of the school, assisted ill Music by Mi— REBECCA
1). HANSON, and in French by Miss EMMA HANSON.
Thankful for the patronage already extended to them,
they beg leave to assure tlio-e 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 tew days will be
taken at the holidays.
Weekly reports will he sent to the parents, who aro
requested to sign and return them.
We ean promise no improvement unless a scholar is
regular and punctual in attendance.
TERMS. PKK QEAKTER:
First Clast —To include the elementary English I
branches, and the study of the Latin language, f
Strond Class —To include the more advanced -tu-)
dies of the English branches, with Mathematics. slt 00
and the study of Latin and French I
Third Class —To include Mathematics. Mental)
and Moral Philosophy, Rhetoric, Botany, Ac.. sl2 00
with Latin and French ... \
Each pupil will bring with her a desk and chair. There
will he no extra charge whatever.
; Mrsic—lnstruction on the l'iano, with use of instru
' meat, will lie given by Miss REBECCA D. HANSON, at $lO
; per quarter.
Boarding for young ladies rim he obtained in private
! families at reasonable rates. Pupils from a distance will
I receive the especial care of the teachers,
i They beg leave to refer to the following named gentle
men :—Rt. ReV. Ai.oxzo POTTER, Bishop ot the Diocese
'of Perm'a, Philadelphia ; Rev. Dr. MACLEAN, President of
i the College of New Jersey.
Hon. DAVID WU.MOT, G. F. MASON, C. L. WARD, Jonx
F. MEANS, D. F. BAR-TOW, 11. 8. MERCER, 0. 1). BART
; LKTT, E. O. GOODRICH, WM. C. BOGART, Towanda.
BOOTS AND SHOES.— The latfrest mid
most complete assortment of Boots and Shoes ever
i exhibited in Towanda, to which particular attention lias
been given in tiie pnrebasi . and which will positively l>e
sold less than at any other establishment in Northern
PeiinvTvauia, ju-t received by
Aprilt, 1*857* J POWELL.
(lAFTIOX. —The public are hereby cau-
J tioned against purchasing a,note given by the sub
scriber to Win. Dornian. or bearer, dated April 10, 1 -.18.
for *7.1. payable at ,)c,-i:ih White's house, in Litchfield.
; on the Ist iff April. IKi;. as the said note wak fraudiileut-
U obtained, and 1 -hall not pa\ the satne mil**— eomiu-1!
| bv law. WM. P. ARXOLD.
\V IM I. MAI 1. 18 -,
llliscc.oncons
JEWELRY! JEWELRY! JEWELRY!
A. 3WC. Warner's
New i\- Spie ml ul Jewelry Store, one door nor tie
of Potions Drug Store,
_ 11 AS just been opened witli the large-tand
Ja most choice stock of FASHIONABLE
JEWELRY ever offered to adiscriminating
ME—I 3) P"blie. Indeed, he ean safely soy that with
JISHf jtfjk the opening of his new store has been in
augurated a new era in the Jewelry line,
inasmuch as along with the choice and elegant assortment
he gives the most reliable assurance of an almost incredi
ble reduction in prices ; the rich and tasteful articles hav
ing been all bought with ready cash.
A. M. \V\, w hen lie reflects ho*, 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 lie now offers, which have been bought so
much more advantageously, will enable him to increase
the generous confidence which has hitherto been vouch
safed to him. He therefore solicits a continuance of the
favor of his old customers, and invites the public general
ly to come and see the fashions.
WS*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, 15.5.
TOWANDA CABINET WAREHOUSE
CHESTER WELLS would
&respectfully inform his friends and the
public that he is now receiving at bis old
stand one door north of Laportc, Mason A Uo.'s banking
house, a large and extensive assortment of
Sofas, Mahogany Chairs, of various patterns,
Rosewood t.:id Mahogany Side and Centre Tables,
Dining, Tea and Pembroke Tables, Stands of every
kind, Cane. Flag and Wood seat Chairs,high
Chairs, Children's Itockers, 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.
JWCOFFIXS.of every size and quality, ard will at
tend on all occasions when required.
The public are invited to examine my assortment before
purchasing el.-ewhere.as I will sell cheaper tluin any other
establishment in Northern Pennsylvania.
Towanda, August 8, 18.15.
THE OLD STAND
STILL IN OPERATION!
THE subset-alter would announce
to the public that he has now on
p, • T" .—I and, and will make to order till
, { kin,N ~f CABINET FURNITURE,
|| c. L - ! >;• 11 : - solas. ngi-.t Yn
tre, Card. Dining and Breakfast Ta
|f frrtfffirT i""| bh>. Mahogany, Walnut. Maple and
0 U *i f Cherry Bureaus, Stands of various
J kinds, Chairs and Rcd.-teads of every
description, which are, and will be intide of the be-t ma
te-rial and workmanlike manner, ami which they will sell
for cash cheaper than can be bought in any other Ware
room in the eountrv.
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. 18.17.
GROCERIES, PRO VISIONS, &C.
II 'est side of the Public Si/1: a re, opposite the
Court J louse.
I~).\ILEY A; KEVINS are just receiving a
.) large addition to their stock of Provisions,*lroccries,
Yankee Notions, Toys, Fruit, Confectionary. Ac., which
will lie sold wholesale of retail for cash, or in exhangc 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. Molas.-es, Syrup, (linger. Pepper, Spice,
Cloves, nutmegs. Mace einamon, Ground Mustard, Pepper
Sauce. Soda, Salerutus, Cream Tartar, Sperm and Tallow
Candles, Bar Soap, Vinegar, Starch, Ac.
PROVISIONS.
Flour. Buckwheat Flour, Rye Flour. Corn Meal. Fred,
Pork. Hams A Shoulders. Mackerel, Codfish, Shad. Lake
Trout, Pickeled and Smoked Herring.Cheese,Rice, Beans,
Onions,' Potatoes, Butter. Lard. Crackers, Ac. Ac.
FRUIT.
Prunes, Citron, Figs, Eng. Currants, Raisins. I,em- \
oils and Oranges, Green r.ndDncd Apples, and Peaches, !
Almonds, Pecan nuts, Prazil nuts, Grenoble and Madeira
Walnuts, Filberts, Peanuts, Chestnuts, Hickory nuts, Ac.
Gun MAS, FRENCH and AMERICAS TOYS, KASOV GOODS,
Ac.—Rays' .Sleighs, Tin Wagons, China, Pewter A Wood
Tea Setts. Dolls, Trumpets, Toy Guns. Arcordians, Har
monicas. Glass. Paper and Wood Inlaid Work Boxes and
Toilet Cases, Toy Bureaus. Secretaries, Ac, Pearl, Ivory,
I'apier Maelie and Leather l'ort 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.
l'tioi.s CAT, Letter, Commercial Note and Bath Post
Paper, Envelopes. Wafers. Scaling Wax, Ink. Inkstands,
Wafer Cups, Sand Boxes, Penholders, Pens, Wafcrscalcs,
Ac. Ac.
TABLE AND DAIRY* SALT, Salina and Rock Salt, and
Cavuga Ground Plaster. BAILEY A NEViNS.
Towanda. November 2(>. 18.15.
111E INSLIIA XCE.—The undersigned is
J- agent lor tiie following safe and reliable Companies:
Farmer's Union Insurance Co. . Athens, Pa.
CAPITAL, $200,000.
State Mutual Insurance Co. . Ilnrrisburg, Pa.
Capital, $200,0 00.
Girard Insurance Co. . . . Philadelphia, Pa
Capital, $.100,000.
These Companies insure against 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 losses will be prompt
ly paid. C. S. RUSSELL.
Towanda, December 2.5, 1 s.l(>.
J/Vu vjJJ-i
pLOCK & WATCH REPAIRER.—The
V.. undersigned is constantly receiving from New-York
by Express, new addition.-to his Stock of Watches, Clocks,
Jewelry, Silver ware, and Fancy Goods, comprising in
part—Gold and Silver Lever. L'Kpine and Plain Watches,
with a full and complete assortment of Fine Gold Jewelry,
such as Gold chains, Lockets, Bracelets, Gold Pens, Keys,
Breast-Pins, Ear-Rings, Finger-Rings, etc. etc. Also, a
large \ ariety of Piker ware.such as Table and Tea Spoons,
Creatn spoons, Butter knives. Salt spoons. Spectacles, to
gether with an exten-ive assortment of Plated Ware—All
of which will be sold very low for CASH.
CLOCKS.— A large assortment Clocks just received, of
all descriptions, ranging in prices from 75 cents to Fifty-
Dollars.
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 s can he done at no
other Shop short of New-York city.
W. A. CHAM BERLIN.
Towanda, February 1,1857.
Patronize a Home Enterprize !
| A Book-Bindcrv in Towanda!
/
V I7E would respectfully announce to onr friends and
\ V the public generally, that we have connected with
our Printing OITh eand Book A Stationery Store, a Plain
and Fancy BOOK-BINDKKY, and earnestly solicit the
patronage of all who desire any tiling in the iine.
Having secured the services of one of the best binders
in the United States, we (latter ourselves that we can give
universal satisfaction both in workmanship and price
Therefore we pre-ent to the public the strongest assuran
ces that we are prepared to hind 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
Velvet, Silk, Cloth, Leather and Paper.
upon the most reasonable rates, for CASH, or ready pay
WGive us a trial.
Particular attention given to re-binding Books. All
work warranted to he properly executed.
tST Plain and Fancy Paper Boxes made to order.
Jau 1, 1858. E. A. PARSONS.
BOOKS &. STATIONERY!
KW i he attention of the public i- requested to the very
general ami excellent assortment always on hand at the
-■ Argus Book and Stationery Store, fir-t building north of
the Ward llou.-e. Call and examine our stock.
I) A RCLA Y COAL.—THE BARCLAY
) RAIL ROAD AND COAL COMPANY have now
I on hand, and will keep constantly for sale at TOWANDA,
' a large supply of their coal, at
50 per ton far Blacksmith Coal, and
<i> DO p>er ton for linked Coal.
Appiv for coal at Towanda to O. D. BARTLETT. Coal
will also he sold at the MINES at
s*2 00 per ton for Blacksmith Coal, and
$2 oO per ton for linked Coal.
A liberal disi mint will lie nude on sales by the bout load.
Oct. 7. MM' J. HACFARI.ANE. Genl Sup't.
: EXTRACTS : ■ Bav ofutj;, for solo chetp
I I j ~t ' I 'kVS-
.-r "j~ JS
. -
'DR. PORTERS OFFICE & DRUG STORE
SOUTH END OF THE WARD HOUSE
Fronting the Public Square.
TIIE suhscrilicr, thankful for the liberal patronage of the past year, intends to keep constantly on ham) i"
sortment of the very l>est articles us-ally kept in our line, which HK WILI. dispose of on such terras as '
isfactory to all who may patronize him. The purchases are made entirely with cash in hand, and fur theq., ''
customers will receive the benefit of a good article ut a low price. All articles shall answer our recoiim.; J.!
and art warranted us represented.
Medical Advice gratuitously given at the Office, rharging cnly for the Medieinev,
The stock consists of a complete and select assortment of
DRUGS, MEDICINES, AND GROCERIES,
I'urc Wine & Liquors, lor Medicinal use, London Porter k Seoich Alt
ALL HIE MOST POPULAR PATENT MEDICim
The most approved Trusses and Abdominal Supporters, rfnrsing Bottles. Jf-.
pie Shells, Breast Pumps, Teeth Rings, Syringes, Catheters, 4c.
American, English $ Chinese Razors and Knh%
FRESH CAMPHENE & BURNING FLUID-NEW & BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS OF LAMPS!
Superior TOBACCO 6c SK'UFF ! —Choice brands of Pure Havanaa, Prinoi.
and Vara CIGARS !
Faints, Oils, Varnishes, Window Glass, Brushes, Perfumery,Shaving^,.
Fancy Articles, &c. 4c.
Hair Dyes, "Hair Kestorer, Fancy Soaps, Shaving Cream, Tooth Powder, Extracts fr .
Handkerchief, Italian Whisks, Port monnais, Purses, Day, Colonge, Rose and
Lavender Waters, Tobacco and Snuff Poxes, Indellible Ink, &c.
FA3IILY GROCERIES:
Black and Green Teas ; llio and .Java Coffee ; Molasses, Syrups, Sugars, Spices, i
Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines, Are.
REMEMBER THE STORE—SOUTH END OF THE WARD BORE
Towanda, February 1,1855. H. C. PORTO J "
NEW ARRANGEMENT. jjt
The Mammoth Hardware Store „
CHATFIELD &STORRS.
Is now receiving a large and well selected asfortment of
Foreign Sf Domestic Hardware
HOUSE TRIMMINGS, of every description, '
Carpenters, Cabinet makers, Blacksmiths and Shoe makers'
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
In faei almost everything that the industry of the country requires. In |B
addition we are constantly receiving and keep 011 hand a full stock of ca*j.mu^b
Swedes and American Iron, Horse shoe Iron, If ail rods,
, Warranted of the best quality, and sold as cheap as can lie purchased of any establishment west of New Y il
Parker mill Nails, Lead Pipe, (.lass, Sash, l'utty, \S bite Lead, Linseed Oil, which is warranted perfectly per
Saddlery Hardware, and Carriage Maker's Gcods.
COAL AND WOOD COOK ANI) PAULO It STOVE
Parlor and Cook Wood and Coal Stoves. Eegulatn s and She't Iron Stoves. Stove Pine, Ac. Now ri rx:.-i
supply of the celebrated Cook sieve GOVERNOR. which is j renounced bv all judges as the bed c ..< ks:
market. It is especially adapted to the Farmer's u-e.
As we have the largest and im.-t compute Hard*ar Stoic on the New Yik and Krie Railroad, an Ito '■
mili base goods in the l*e-t markt ts, and by keeping ; full asst rtmcnt, selling as cheap as possible, we h *
the patronage of those doing business in this market. ' STORKS A t'HATFB
Owego, N. Y. Oct. 21, l>>s6.
& NE W AIiItASG EME XI
IkLjj I'ATT ON St PA YJTE,
||? JUST OPEXEB,
ON THE CCRNER OF BRIDGE AND MAIN STREETS
r I"MIK sulscrilcrs would respertfully inform their friendsjand the public that they bar 'formed arena'"'"
1 the D.ug business, and are now receiving at No.-I, in Patton's New Brick liloek, from the cities.!-i
j phia and New York, a large and well selected stock ol American, French and English
CHEMICALI, DRUGS, MEDICINES, GROCER!
PAINTS, OILS, WINDOW GLASS, DYE STUFFS,
A ffil? E. vary
DRESSING COMBS, PERFUMERY, FANCY SOAPS, PORT MONNAES. Ac.
SURGICAL IWSTRUZHRWTS, and a variety of the most approved
Abdominal Supporters, 6cc., always cn hand.
London Porler and Scotch Ale, and Pure Liquors, for Medicinal pnrpn
ALL THE MOST POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES.
Crushes for the Hat, Hair. Teeth, Xails, Boots Painting, Varnishiug, lVliitew^shiK
■The Borers of (t Of)I) ('ICAIIS and TOBACCO, trill find a large ran to ft 1
va, Yarn and Principe. Cigars, and the finest brands of Tobacco and Snujf
famphene—Particular Attention paid to the Manufacture of Bl RMAfi FITB*
And a fine assortment of LAMPS, of all sizes and descriptions. Hint Cages, Cups. Xesti lis!'
All of which is offered for sale at greatly reduced rates. Our stock being large and mostly purchase
Importer and Manufacturer at the low, st rates, and with Cash, enables us to sell at reduced pre * -■ that a *
i t, isfactory to all. We invite the attention of the public to an especial examination of our stock ol -- >b • u "
Our Motto is —" THK CASJI SYSTEM—QUICK SALES-SMALL rROFITS."
Our Goods are selected with tlie utmostjeare and warranted to be what they are represented : if "}'"
the contrary, we are not only willing l>ut reqnest'our customers to return them, and the inonrv shall l* ,
MR. I'AYNK will give his special attention to the preparation of I'RKLK'KIRTIONS. wh ■wi .. ,*
■ accurately on the shortest notice. JOSEI'II (■ '|\v,
| Tow i 36,1856. |■; i\\ ■■ . P
WAVERLY
MARBLE ESTABLISHMENT.
11. BALDWIN, having purchased the
1 • Marble Factory of this villi)ire, uuilcr tli • superin
tendence of H. Han ford, the subscriber is iia]>|>y to an
nounce that the Marble business in Wavcrly will now be
eoinlncteil by hint. He is constantly rec* iviug ITALIAN
i \NI > it IT I. AN H M AlißLE,l'or Monuments, Head-stones,
j Tomb Tabels, and Stand Tops, Paint Stones, Mailers, Ac.
! Having secured the services of G. H. POVVKKS, who is well
known to lie the most perfe t Artist in the State.lie otters
; unparalleled inducements to persons wishing to secure
l any of the above articles, in cheapness, style and Artisti
caf beauty.
Waverfy, N. V-, Feb. 3, 1857*
FOB. RENT.
THE snbscriber. guardian of the miiinrchil
/KtjM dren of I>aniel O'Keefe, deceased, oilers for
.]Lr , ' , it '' l( ' very desirable property in Home twp.,
LissJat Bradford County, known as the Home Springs
efl&s House. The property comprises a large Tav
i ern House, liarn. and out buildings. There is near .lie
I house a celebrated Mineral Spring, which in the possos
i sjou of a proper person would attract many visitors. The
j Farm contains S."> acres, about 50 of w hirh are improved,
i Possession given on the Ist of April next.
JOHN MM A HON,
Dee. x. 1X57. Guardian.
W ANTED — ! wish to purchase 100,000
YV feet of M APLE SCANTLING l.'t feet long, and
! :U inches square. Any one wishing to make a contract
! lor any or all, can do so by calling at my Furniture Ware
llooins in Towmida.
1 -opt. 15,1x..7. CHI>TEK WELLS.
LIQUOR STORE
(J FELTON would K
b • public that lie is now ready at 1 - 1
Hall ,V Russell's, south side of the pnbl .
i>h those wanting PILE LIQI'IHtS, with -
thing in that line. He has lately made i u>' e
his stock, purchasing of the best imp '
I original package. lie has on hand, aud n* ■
; quantity front a quart upwards:— ,
Jirnntlq. —Signette, ("ogniac. old HCTITJC--.
(tin.- Swan, American, and v'h< I""' \
H'Uixkty. -Scotch,Old I've. Munong' 11
I Fine.—Currant. Port, and Brown- uorry
Fresh Camphene and Burning Fluid kep
hand. Also 95 per rent. Alcohol. ~ . .
I CniAKsofthe best brands. Jugs " I
fla-ks. and a large quantity of empty
Binghamton Ale by the'gallon or h '' ,r
Those favoring me with tlu ir patronage B
that nil articles will he what they arc r> ' , ( s^B
N. B. The person who borrowed in) u
, requested to return it.
TOwanda, January IR. IMfi.
House furnisiiino ( ' ,m I B
. ble and single fold worst* *1 and ''
j cd table linens, Marsailes quilt
i ricty of other goods in this line. lii -
Apri' 6. 1857. 1 J?
A NEW ASS< ULI'M I' N '' ' B
-A V Bibbons and Glove-, cv 1 ,'' ) ,
Belt Kibl.on-; also a new -to. x
' defies, set ot Collars and t-'ctu- >}