fanner's gcpattmcut.
Experience in Potato Culture
To the Editor of the Americart Agriculturist:
This root is one of the most common crops j
ol the American farmer, and almost every one J
pretends to know all about it. But to raise
superior potatoes, we have much to learn yet, j
especially as regards its proper treatment to
ensure a large crop, even under favorable eir •
<u instances. Here the question presents itself
—how many bushels is a large crop? This!
depends much upon the kind, all other things ,
being equal. The best kind, such as the Mer
cer, is comparatively a small bearer. 1 think j
that for the middle of I'neiisylvauiii, 200 bu.sh- j
ols per acre of Mercers would be a very large j
crop. One thing is sure, that half that quant ti- j
ty It more frequently obtained. 1 could never
come near 1100, much less 500 or OUO bushels, :
as is said to have been raised from one acre. I
Whether that is only paper farming, or whetli-'
er we common, hardworking Dutchmen are J
too stupid, 1 am not ready to say. Bat I \
troold much rather sec it, than hear it said.—
? am here speaking of Mercers only, and when 1
I have 200 bushels, I consider it a full yield •
from an acre.
I prefer corn-stubble, well manured, and
plowed 12 inches deep, and deeper if possible, ;
then well harrowed. If cloddy, a roller is run
over the ground, and again harrowed, so as J
to start with a well pulverized soil ; than
marked out with a light plow, 3 feet apart, and
4 or 5 inches deep, and covered with a hoe, j
from 3to 4 inches deep. The planting is done ,
as early in the Spring as circumstances will
admit.
When the fir-'t. young weeds make their a; -,
pearnnce, r. light harrow is inn over the ground
to destroy them. This is done as often as j
weeds make their appearance, 111 the potatoes i
themselves show above ground, when in few
days the rows will be sufficiently marked by
showing a bluish streak of the young tops. —
The plowing is then done, throwing fresh
ground up against the row on both sides at
once, with a corn plow. Some will be covered
but does no harm, for in few day tliey work
their way out ag dn. If any ground is left un
disturbed between the rows, the cultivator is
run through, and the weeds between the hills
arc destroyed with the hoe and the hand.
By this mode of after culture the little
spongioles are not disturbed If the plowing
is left till the vines have made considerable
growth, it often docs more harm than gpod,
from the fact that the plow cuts many of the
voting rootlets which assist in drawing on the
soil for nourishment. 1 have seen potatoes |
plowed when they had already* gone into bios-1
soins ; in sucli cases tliey had better be left \
altogether without plowing.
J. S. KELLER. J
Landingsille, I'a.
Tor DRESSING IFRASS LAND.— A Yankee im
plement. In the grazing district, where butter
and cheese are the leading products, farmers
often find it inconvenient to take up sward
land as often as desirable. It is considered
a debatable question whether lands naturally
udaptcd to grass, may not better lie kept in
good heart by top dressing, than by plowiing
and resceding. Some very intelligent farmers
claim that it takes many years to make a per
fect sod well seeded with the best variety of
grasses for the dairy, and that when this sod
is once formed it should not be broken up— I
Of course tliey do not discard manuring, but
apply it in the shape of top-dressing, as often
as the land gives any indication of a decreasing
yield of hay. They also accompany the dres- i
sing with sowing grass seed, where the sward
is not sufiicently thick.
In Litchfield County, Cf.. tliey have a very
ingenious and simple contrivance, combining
tlie advantages of roller aud harrow, to aid in
the work of top dressinir. It is claimed that
the manure benefits the land, just as it is made
fine and available for the roots of the grasses. '
To accomplish this comminution of the stable ;
manure, they spread it upon the surface of the
meadow, and go over it repeatedly with this j
peculiar implement—The frame work is simply i
two laric planks, such as are used for making
stone boats or drags The plank should be
of the best white oak timber, two or more in
ches thick, two feet wide, and live or six long, j
Two of these arc framed together in the usual
was, and then the bottom is bored for harrow
tee til—The teeth are made of steel, four inches j
long, and about an inch square. They are ,
arranged in triangular shape, three triangles,
shutting into each other, and no tooth follow
ing'its neighbor. It takes abont forty teeth
for a complete implement.
This brseaks nil lumps in the manure very
finely, and makes small fnrrows among the
grassroots, into which the manure is pressed
by the drag as it p sses a ong. It leaves the
surface much less even than the harrow, and i
breaks the lumps better than the roller
Gras seed is put in with this implement in J
the best manner. By occasional top dressings
and scarsifyings old meadows are kept in flour
ishing condition, and there is no loss of the
grass crop, even for a single season.
We have never met with this Yankee con
trivance in any other locality—lt is considered
by those acquainted with it, as better adapted
to scarifying and smoothing the surface of grass J
land, then any other implement. It is not
patented, and there is nothing to prevent any |
cultivator who chooses, front availing himself
of its advantages.
To RAISE POTATOES. —WiIIiam Aldridge of
Oorelnnd, lad , writing to the " Prairie Farm- |
cr," states that having noticed how potatoes
were interrupted in their growth, and invaria
bly pined away and died if disturbed and
bruised when wet with dew or ruin, lie selected
a patch of a potato field, the whole of which
was good soil and in good order to try an ex
periment. This patch he only ploved once,
nnd then loosened the soil with the hoc when
the vines were above ground, and in the heat i
of the day when they were perfectly dry. He
never touched them afterward until they were '
dug in October last year. These vines kept j
green throughout tho eaon, and the yield of i
potatoes waj very large. The other portion *
of this same potato field was purposely worked •
three times, when the vines were wet with dew. j
These blighted early, did not produce half a
crop, and the potatoes were of a very inferior i
quality. The ground seed, and time of plant
ing in both patches were the same.
tKf Cobbtl said, in speaking of the culture
of cucumbers, that two plants in a hill would
bear a smaller erop than one, three less than
two, until fifty plants would bear nothing at
all. The remark will apply to all cucurhitotts
p! nits, ns melons, squashes and pumpkins which
ftliscelcmcons.
TOWANDA HARDWARE CUTLERY,
| IRON ANI) STOVE TORE.
wm D. C. IIALL
Wholesale and Retail Dealer
fin jfii" "n .tlpffl ll:lr ' : ' vjr * and Stoves, Iron
'-' ijjj 'l' J " ( * Glass, l'aints
1 -jrifKa all kinds of Carriage trimmings,
{!!" Epwij Scat Cloths and Laces, Carriage
Bp3M Suitev and Seat Springs. Car
ijti''.*•>' sAgSgH .enters" and Joiners' Planes.
s**v Saws, Augers, Chisels ami all
PfrffrT.'-L* "*""**T [jA other Tools—Cross Cut, Mill
! * and Circular Saws, Hluck-mith
V " Tools, Bellows, Anvils, Vices,
" Hammers and Screw I'lates,
Axes. Broad Narrow, Lath and Hand Hatchets— t aide,
Log. Trace ami Haltr, Chains, Crowbars, Picks, Shovels
and Spades. _ _ ,
POCKET AND TABLE CUTLERT— Shears and Scis
sors, Edge Tools of all kinds, Brass aud Enameled Kettles,
Shovel and Tongues, Spoons and Ladles, Tubs and Pails,
Mops and Washboards, nnd all other kinds of house-keep
ing implements. .
In the H MUiWAREIine, Brass, Bnttanla, Jappaned
i and Plain Tin Ware, single or in setts. Bar, Band, Scroll
ami Iron, Steel of all kinds. Nail Itods. Ac. Pumps,
I .cad Pipe and all the necessary fixtures Tor water works.
' Patent. Stretched Leather Hefting and String leather,
and 10,000 other articles too numerous to mention, that
we arc 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. Dinlng-
Room, 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 a- good TKKMS as can be found this side of j
New York, from the fact that all our goods were bought
of first hands and in full packages and large quantities,]
that gives us an advantage over smaller purchasers and .
Dry Goods dealers, that wiil enable us to sell from 5 to j
1.1 "per cent, less than any of them, which advantage we j
shall ofii r to any who will favor us with a call before pur
chasing elsewhere.
A large quantity of Tin ware. Stove Pipe and Elbows
alwavs on hand, wholesale and retail. All kinds of Job
Work done to order, oil short notice and warranted.
Don't mistake the place to huv STOVES and HARD
WARE cheap—-one door South oi Fox's, and nearly op
posite Tracy A Moore's, Main street, in the new Wood
Building, lettered all ore'-
Grain and Country Produce, old Iron, Brass, Brittania
and Copper, 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 lie paid.
Towanda, April 2, HI".
H. W ATltOrS TI. M. SEWAKD K. 11. COOK.
|> WATROrS & Co., DEALERS IX
l\e HEAVY 4- SHEI.FHAKDIVARE, No's. 1 A
3, Waterst.El m i ra, X. Y.
We have recently made large additions to our extensive
stock, aud have now on hand a complete assortment of ev
ery description of Hardware, which we offer at the lowest
cash prices; consisting of Mechanic's Tools, Building Ma
terials, Iron and steel. Nails and spifco, Ropes and Cord
age, Paints. Oils and Glass, Mill saws of every size and
shape, either Mulay Gang or Circular.
Machine Belting, of all widths, both of Tndia Rubber A
leather. Glass at wholesale. We are prepaied to supply
Merchants with Glass, Nails, scythes, Forks, Ac., at Man
ufacturers prices. Tin, sheet iron, and Copper work on
iiaml or made to order.
CORTUACTOR'S TOOLS—Wheelbarrows, Amos' Sho
vels, Blasting Powder. Ac.
Agents for Rich A Wilder'* Patent Salamander Safes,
Fairhank's Platform Scales, and Welch A Griffith's Circu
lar saws.
Large sizes np to (50 ineh, always on hand and snhl at
Factor\ Prices. Particular attention paid to orders by
i mail.
Ehnira.'April 7, Hsfi. n-44-12m
fusqtieljamr.t Collegiate Institute,
TOWANDA, BRADFORD CO., PA.
INSTRUCTORS.
REY. JAMES McWII.LIAM, Principal. Professor of An
cient Languages and Mental and Moral Science ;
DAVID CRAFT, A. 8., Professor of Mathematics and
Natural Science.
Miss A. ELIZA FRITCHER. Praeeptress ;
MISS EM I LIE A. BUTLER. Assistant ;
MlsS o. Lolls \ JEXKS, Instructor on Piano ;
MISS HELEN M. CARTER, .Assistant Instructor on Pi
ano ami Mclodeon :
MISS CLARISSA A. STOCK WEI.L, Teacher of French
ami Drawing.
STEPHEN ('ALIKE. Usher;
Mr. ( ANFIELD DAYTON, Steward.
The Winter Term commences on Wednesday, Decern
her 2. and will continue 1S weeks, exclusive of a recess
of 10 days at Christmas.
EXPENSES PER 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 :
Primary, per term, ? 4 no
Preparatory (i (Ml
Higlu r. Ht year, per term 7 00
Higher. Ist and 2d year, per term 8 00
Classical. Ist year, per term 7 00
Classical,-d and Id year, per term 800
Collegiate, p'-;- term 10 oo
X. B. Pupils will be classed by the most advanced
branch they respectively pursue.
Pupil-u-ing scliolar-iiius are charged $1 per term for
uel am! contingents : tor instrument oil which to take
lessons, 50c, or for practice $2,00.
k.XTK vs.
t'rench fl> 00
; Drawing . 300
, Tuition on Piano Forte with u-e of Instrument,... 12 00
do do per qnarter of If weeks... 10 00
! Board in the Institute, per week, including fuel and
light 2 oo
Washing, per dozen 38
N'i scholar, whose parents or guardians shall reside
: within two miles of the Inst.it ite shall he admitted to tui
-1 tion therein upon any permanent scholarship rented or
loaned by such pupil, his or her parent or guardian.
The arrangements for Boarding will lie under the entire
j control and management of the Steward, while the Prin
' cipalaml Teachers residing in the Institute, will he aide
j to exercise a constant watch over the pupils, mingling
• with them as memliers of the same family ; as a Board
. ing School for youth of both sexes, the Institute will af
: ford increased and superior advantages. Parents and
j guardians may he assured that all due care will lie exer
i 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 hoarding in the Hall, will furnish their own lie J,
I bedding, towels, Ac. and the table silver at their option.
Pupils entering the Institute are pledged to the obser-
I vuuee of the regulations, and none will be admitted on
| other terms.
, Special exercises are arranged without extra charge for
j those qualifying themselves as teachers for common
I schools.
H. F. COLT. Secretary. C. L. WARD, President.
Augn-t 12. 1-17. A. WtcKit VM. Treas.
r—Thj NOW IS THE TI2VXE
fn--3r T0 GET
*1 MELAINOTYPES & AMBROTYPES CHEAP !
\ G.H.WOOD
i I \ Jlas reduced Ilis prices of oil hinds of
F \ fixtures tri/h Cases, 25 per cent.
'Jj j for the W inter.
] Frames of all kinds kept on hand also at reduced pri
. res. (i(>4><l ('.tM's* with M laiPotvjes, 7" cents : nil other
kinds in proportion. !h in< niVr the reduction is only for
I the Winter, and so improve the time. Rooms open at all
i hours. Picture- taken in all kind- of weather (except
for children.) All work warranted.
I Towanda, Dec. 8, 1H57. G. H. WOOD.
HL A. BURBANK'S BAKERY
One Door North of the Ward House.
TOWANDA, PA.
I \ \J HERE yon can find a constant supply of Bread, Rusk,
1 V V Crackers, Cookies, Jumbles, and all kinds of Fancy
; Cukes.
... ■ OYSTERS furnished by the qnart or keg, or cook
i cd to order.
Kit"* Particular attention paid to filling orders for parties
i Returning our sincere thanks for the liberal patronage
liestowcd upon us during the past year, and hoping by
| cln<e application to badness to merit a continuance of the
j same, we remain as ever, your humble servant,
I March 10, 1857. 11. A. BURBAXK.
| p ARPKTINGS.—AII priees superfine and
( \.J ingrain carpetings, just received by
April t>. 1857. J. POWELL.
IKATHKR- —A new supply of Sole Leatli
-J er, Cow Hide, Kip aud Call Skin, at No. 2, Pat ton's
j Block. aug2G WM. A. ROCKWELL.
(CAUTION*. —All persons are hereby ean-
J tioned against pnrchaxirg a note given by me to Da
; vid A. Prince or liearer, date 1 Rome, January 25 or 20,
I 1818, for 421(1 feet of hemlock lumber, to he'paid oil or
before the first day of Jane next. Said note was given
on settlement, by mistake, and I -hall not pay the same
unless compelled by law, ns I have not received any eon
: sideration for the same. DAN RUSSELL.
Rome, Feb. -J. H.s.
/ HIOCKFRY, GLASS WARE, Groceries,
1 v. ' Yankee Notions, lambing Glasses, Wooden Ware.
iiiisiness Curbs.
DR ('HAS. M.TURNER, PHYSICIAN
TC SURGEON, offers his professional servicos to
the inhabitants of Towamla and vicinity. Office and res
idence in the dwelling recently occupied by 11. BOOTH.
Esq., one door noitli of the Episcopal Church, ou Maine
Street.
I AMES MACFARLANE, A TTOUXFY
EJ A T L.A W, TOWANDA, PA. Oceu|flfs the Office, in
the Union Block, formerly owned by JohuC. Adams Esq.
fi~He will attend to procuring Bounty Land Warrants
and Pensions. March 22, 1855.
H. J.MA DIM, r. T>.MORROW.
\F A DILL & MORROW, A TTORXE VS
L"L AND COUNSELLORS A T LA IF Office
over Mereur's Store. Towanda, Pa.
Towanda. April 2, 18, n-U-tf
DR. E. H. MASON, PH YSICVAN AND
SURGEON, offers bis 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.
IP B. PARSONS, ATTORNEY AT
LA IU, TROY, Bradford Co., Pa. Office over V.
M. A H. F. Long's store. Aug- 7, 186.
HENRY B. M'KEAN, ATTORNEY
AT LAW, TOWANDA, PA. ; will par prompt
attention to business entrusted to him. Collections made
on reasonable terms, with prompt remittances. octl'J
IipLHANAN SMITH, having returned to
J Towanda, ha* opened a Law Office over Mereur's
Store. Dec. 1, 1857.
McCA B E : S
CENTRAL MEAT MARKET,
Between J. Kingslervfs A J. Powells stores.
'SG" THE snbscrilwr would respectfully tender to
his customers and the public generally his sin-
JS jTr cere thank* for the very liberal patronage ex
tended to him the past season. He solicits a continuance
of the same.
He would say to the public that he intends to keep con
stantly on hand a choice selection of M EATS of all kinds,
the be*t the conn try affords, which he intends to sell for
very small profits, cither by the side, quarter or pound—
Please give me a call.
DA* Meats. Ac., will lie delivered on short notiee, when
ordered, at any place in the Corporation.
Towanda, Feb. 12, 1887. J. McCABE.
TOWANDA FOUNDRY.
fTMIE subscriber cominucs to curry on the,
I Foundry business in Towanda, and is prepared to \
do'nll kinds of work in his line on short notice and in a
workmanlike manner. He will keep on hand or make to
order Plowa, Stoves. Mill Iron*, Sleigh Shoes, Wagon- f
Boxes, and any article of cast iron that may be required.
Turning and fitting up work will be done on short notice j
and on reasonable terms. Persons wishing to purchase |
Stoves of any kind will find it miK'h to their advantage;
to buy at the Foundry, as they can be repaired mm li ,
cheaper. Please call and examine before purchasing else
where. Old cast iron and Grain taken in payment.— i
Don't mistake the place—one door east of Mereur's Block. '
Hi" I would also say to those having accounts stand- ;
ing over six months, that they must be settled without \
delay, and those having notes that are due will do well to ,
pay up and save cost. " JOHN CABMAN.
Towamla, Oct. 22. 1856.
THE
GOOD SWISS SALVE
IS THE GREAT CI'RER OF
VER SORES.
[T gives immediate relief from pain, and in as quick a 1
time as it is possible for this disease to lie affected, it i
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 is of Swiss Origin. '
and is the most remarkable Ointment for curing old Sores i
and Bad Legs ever known, its curing properties scent !
to be perfectly irresistible.
03* The receipt for making this rare medisine, was ob
tained from James Rondon. an old Swiss tar-maker in
North Carolina, who brought it with him from Svvitzcr- j
land.
AS A FAMILY SALVE,
it has no equal, both in its powers for doing good, and
its extreme neatness as a
<'I.KAN. SWEFT, I'UBE, PLEASANTOIXTMENT,
healing without the least injury everything to which it
is applied.
MOTHERS USE IT
for their C'akcd, Broken and Inflamed Breasts with charm
ing success. Thousands of Mothers arc this day bli s-iug
the hour in which they first applied the GOOD SWISS
SALVE.
SALT RHEUM
and SCROFULOUS SOKES and Swellings it rapidly
cures by striking at the root of the db eae an J draw ing
the humor* to the surface, lr NKVKII DRIVES THEM IN
WARD! Under all circumstance* of the ca*c
IT is SAD;: . |
Good Swiss Salve cure* Felons.
Good Swiss Salve cures Piles.
Good Swiss Salve cures Burn*.
Good Swiss Salve cures Bruises.
Good Swiss Salve cures Flesh Wound*.
Good Swiss Salve cures Toothache.
IN SHORT.
ir-v Wherever Pain or Infinmntion exi*t. apply the
GOOD S\\ fSS SALVE, and you will find relief.
0W This Salve is put up in I,AUGER BOXES than
Ointment in general, at 25 rts. It is also put up in large
China pots, for tlie accommodation of Families and those
who use it for Fever Sores where several boxes may be
required, a* it is one half cheaper. A pot holds 8 boxes
and sell* for one dollar. Hundreds of families keep it in
this convenient form a* a necessary household article.
A. E. HARNARY. Ithaca. N. V., sole proprietor.
Sold by J. KINT.SBKHV, Towanda, Pa.
SORE EYES !
f sOTTSLOFEE IS THE INVENTOR OF the oele-
V T bruted ALPINE EYE HALS \M, which has gained
such wonderful reputation throughout Europe and the
United State*. It i- extracted from plants taken direct
(roni the ALPINE MOUNTAINS, and prepared bv'Dr.
Heitidrich Gottslnffe. 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, be it salve or water. It i* a safe and ]
CERTAIN ct'Kt: for all INFLAMATIONS, PREMATURE
FAILURE OF SIGHT, NIGHT BLINDNESS, 81.1 R OU FILM,
PAIN ON EXTOSURE TO LIGHT, AC., and always makes a
QUICK cure. TRY IT! It is reeomended by all druggists
and Physician* who have become acquainted with its vir
tue*. tier Each bottle bears his written signature.—
Price 25 cents.
A. E. Barnaby, Ithaca. N. Y., General Agent. Sold by
J. Kingsbery, Towanda, Pa.
TO WAN DA
IFEMMJE MW
FTMIE MISSES HANSON respectfully inform the public
A that the scholastic year will commence MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 14, continuing to July 14.
Miss O. D. H ANSON will have the general superinten
dence of the school, assisted in Music by Miss REBECCA
I>. 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
tho 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 be 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 QL'AHTER:
first Class— To include the elementary English 1 #( . ...
1 branches, and the study of the Latin language, f
Second Class- —To include the more advanced stu-1
dies oftlie English branches.with Mathematics, V $9 00
and the study of Latin and French )
Third Class —To include Mathematics, Mental)
and Moral Philosophy, Rhetoric, Botany, &c.,'- sl2 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 young ladies can be obtained in private
families at reasonable rate*. Pupils from a distance will
receive the especial care of the teachers.
They beg leave to refer to the following named gentle
men :—Rt. Rev. ALONZO POTTER. Bishop of the Diocese
of Peon's. Philadelphia ; Rev. Dr. MACLEAN, President of
the College of New Jersey.
Hon. DAVID WII.MOT, G. F. MASON. C. L. WARD, JOHN
F. MEANS, D. F. BAKSTOW, H. S. MKKCI K, O. D. Bin-
LETT, E. 0. GOODRICH, WM. C. BOOART, Towanda.
BOOTS AND SHOES.—The largest and
most complete assortment of Boots and Shoes ever
exhibited in Towanda, to which partienlar attention lias
been given in tiie purchase, and which Avill positively be
sold less than at any other establishment in Northern
Pennylvania. ju-t received by
April e,. 15",7- J POWELL.
! / LU'TION.—TIif public tire hereby cau-
V.-' tinned against purchasing a note given by the sub
scriljer to Win. Dnrmun. or bearer, dated April 10, IKAK,
for $75, payable at Josiah White's bouse, in Litchfield,
on the Ist of April, 1850, as the said note was fraudulent
ly obtained, and 1 shall not pay the same inile** cntnnell
ed bv 1 w. WM P. t"VOT|>.
Xilioce imcous
JEWELRY! JEWELRY! JEWELRY!
A. Hit. Warner's
New Splmdul Jewelry S/urr, one door north
of Cottons Drug Store,
HASjust been opened with the largest and
JM\ most choice stock of FASHION' VBI,E
Q^* PjN JEWELRY ever offered 1o adiscriritinatina
flpW Al public. Indeed, he can safely say that with
HJjr jm the opening °f his new store has been in
augur?)ted a new era in the Jewelry line,
inasmuch us alon.it with the choice and elegant assortment
lie gives the most reliable assurance of an almost incredi
ble reduction in prices ; the rich and tasteful articles hav
ing been ail bought with ready cash.
A. M. W., when he reflects )*iw, for the past years,wit i
a far less attractive stock, he lias enjoyed so large a share
of public patronage, flatters himself that the immense in
crease of Good* he now offers, which have been bought • i
much more advantageously, will enable him to iucre.us
the genefons 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.
fir 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
Qm: CHESTER WELLS would
respectfnllv inform his friends and the
public that he is now receiving at his old
stand one door north of I.aporte, Mason k t'o.'s banking
house, a large and extensive assortment of
Sofas, Sfalio, trau v Chairs, of various patterns,
Ru-ewood and Mahognnv Side and Centre Tables,
Dining, Tea and Pembroke Tables.Stands of every
kind, Cane, Flag and Wood seat Chairs, high
Chairs, Children's Rockers, Bedsteads,
Bureaus, Lounges, (lilt and Rose
wood Picture Frames, Iron Hat
Stands, Corner and si:'e do.
of walnut and mahogany ; Cradles, Cribs, Wardrobes,
Cupboard*, Looking glasses, Ac.
JtirCOFFIX.S, of every size and quality, ard will at
tend on all occasions when required.
The public are invited to examine my assortment before
purchasing elsewhere,as I will sell cheaper than any other
establishment in Northern Pennsylvania.
Towanda, August 8,185.5.
TUB OLD STAWD
STILL IN OPERATION!
THE subscriber would announce
t O the public that he has now on
l and, and will make to order all
kinds of CABINET FCRNITL'RE.
fifji I .. tsiich as Sofas. Divans Lounges.Cen
|lfc. tie, Card. Dining and Breakfast Ta
tys", J ,e ble. Mahogany, Walnut. Maple and
kf I fc T ( berry Bureaus, Stands of various
H- il JL-..V kind-. Chairs and Bedsteads of every
description, which are. and will be made of the best ma
terial and workmanlike mariner, and which they will sell
for cash cheaper than can be bought in any other Ware
room in the country.
READY-MADE COFFINS, on hand on the most rea
sonable terms. A good HEARSE will tie furnished on
Funeral occasions. JAMES MACKINSUN.
Towamla, January 1. Is.a7.
GTIOCERirS, PZIOVISIOPTS, &.C
West side of the Public Square, opposite the
Court J rouse.
[) AI LEY A: NEVINS are just receiving a
) large addition to their stock of Provisions. Groceries,
Yankee Notions. Toys. Fruit. Confectionary, Ac., which
will be sold wholcsiiie of retail for cash, or in exhange tor
most kinds of countrv 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 einamon. Ground Mustard, Pepper
Sauce. Soda. Saleratu.*, Cream Tartar. Sperm and Tallow
Candles, Bar Soap, Vinegar, Starch, Ac.
PROVISIONS.
Flour, Buckwheat Flour. Rye Flour. Corn Meal, Feed,
Pork. Hams A Shoulders. Mackerel, Codfish, Shad. Lake
Trout. Picketed and Smoked Herring, Cheese, Rice, Beans,
Onions,' Potatoes, Butter, laird. Crackers, Ac. Ac.
FBI IT.
Prunes, f'itron. Figs, Eng. Currants, Raisins, Lem
ons and Oranges, Green and Dried Apples, and Peaches,
Almonds, Pecan nuts. Prazi! nuts. Grenoble and Madeira
Walnuts, Filberts, Peanuts, Chestnnt*.Hickorynuts,Ac.
GERMAN, FKKSCH and AMERICAN TOYS, FANCY GOODS,
Ac.—Boys' Sleighs, Tin Wagons, China, Pewter A Wood
Tea Setts. Dolls. Trumpet*. Toy Gnus, Aecordians, Har
monicas. Glass, Paper anil Wood Inlaid Work Boxes and
Toilet Cases, Toy Bureaus, Secretaries, Ac, Pearl, I very,
Papier Mache and Leather Port Monaies Wallets, Purses,
Ivory, Horn and Wood Pocket and Toilet Combs, Tobac
co and Snuff Boxes, Cigar Cases, Tooth, flair and Cloth
Brushes, Fancy Mirrors, Perfumery, Hair Oil, Ac.
FOOLS CAP. Letter. Commercial Note and Bath Post
Paper. Envelopes. Wafers, Sealing Wax. Ink. Inkstands,
Wafer Cups, Sand Boxes, Penholders, Pens, Wafer scales,
Ac. Ac.
TABLE AND DAILY SALT, Saltan and Rock Salt, and
Cayuga Ground Plaster. DAfLEY A NEVINS.
Towanda, November 2(J, 1855.
"CURE INSURANCE.—The is
A agent lor t!e following safe and reliable Companies:
Farmers I r nion Insurance Co. . Athens, Pa.
Capital , ?200,000.
State Mutual Insurance Co. . Ilarrisbnrg, Pa.
Capital, $200,000.
Giroril Insurance Co. .. . Philadelphia, Pa
Capital, $ :*.o 0.000.
Tb ve Companies insure against loss or damage bv fire
on the most reasonable terms. Dwelling Houses, Furni
ture, Warehouses, Merchandize, Ac., and Farm Property
insured for any length of time. All losses will be prompt
ly paid. C. H. ItUSSELL.
Towanda, December 25, 1850.
" w, isiaaavciJiimaam
0a
(MX)CK k WATCH REPAIRED.—Tho
undersigned is constantly receiving from New-York
by Express, new additions to his Stock of Watches. Clocks,
Jewelry. Silver ware, and Fancy Goods, comprising in
part—Gold and Silver Lever, L'Kpiueand Plain Watches,
with a full and complete assortment of Fine Gold Jewelry,
such as Gold chains. Locket?;, 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 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 as can be done at no
other Shop short of New-York citv.
W. A. CHAMBERLIN.
Towanda, February 1,1857.
Patronize a Home Enterprize I
A Book-Bindery in Towanda!
IT7E would respectfully announce to our friends and
v V the public generally, that we have connected with
our Printing Office and Book A Stationery Store, a Plain
and Fancy BOnK-BINI)ERY, and earnestly solicit the
patronage of all who desire anything in the line.
Having secured the services of one of the best binders
in the 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, Magazine*, Pamphlets. Periodi
cals, Law and School Books, to order or pattern in
French, Italian, German and English stifle ; in
Velvet, Silk, Cloth, Leather and Paper.
upon the most reasonable rates, for CASH, or ready pay
fi~Give us a trial.
Particular attention given to re-binding Books. All
work warranted to be properly executed.
its"Plain and Fancy Paper Boxes made to order.
Jan 1,1858. E. A. PARSONS.
BOOKS &. STATIONERY!
Rtf"Tlie 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.
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 per ton for Raked Coal.
Apply for coal at Tow anda to O. li. BARTLETT. Coal
will also be sold at the MINES at
$2 00 per ton for Blacksmith Coal, and
$2 50 per tan for linked Coal.
A liberal dim ount will be made on nles by the boat load.
Oct. 7,1057. J* WACFARLAXE, Geo'l BQpT
EXTRACT S for flnvnrinff. for snip cheap
I Jut
1)H
SOUTH END OF THE WARD HOUSE
Fronting the Fublic Fquare.
THE <fnhncrther f thankful for the liberal patronage of the past year, intends to keep constantly on ka.„j •r r
sertment nf the very articles us-ally kept in our line, which hk WILL dispose of on such term- , t - „ "
isfactory to all who may patronize him. The purchases are made entirely with cash in hand, and for thef *
customers will receive the benefit of a good article at a low price. All articles shall answer onrreeomm- '
and are warranted at represented. " J
[£r" Meal Aiiviee praluitoosly given at the Office, charging r.nly for the Meim
The stock consists of a complete and select assortment of
DRUGS, MEDICINES, AND GROCERIES,
Pure Wine & Liquors, for Medicinal nso, London Porter Scotch y| P
ALL 7IIE MOST POPULAR PATENT MEUICIMj
The most approved Trusses and Abdominal Supporters, Wnrsing Bottles
pie Shells, Breast Pumps, Teeth Kings, Syringes, Catheters, &c.
American, English $ Chinese Razors
FRESH CAMPHENE & BURNING FLUID-NEW & BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS OF LAMPS:
Superior TOBACCO A SNUFF!—-Choice brands of Pure Savanna Prinr™.
and Vara CIGARS ! ' c ' a
S'alnlN, Oils, Warn is toes, Window Glass, KJi-uSiies, Perfumery, Shaving ym
Fancy Articles, ALC. XC.
Hair Dyes, ITair Restorer, Fancy Soaps, Shaving Cream, Tooth Powder, Extract; f,.
Handkerchief, Italian Whisks, Port monnais, Purses, Ray, Oolonge, Rose and
Lavender Waters, Tobacco and SntiH' Boxes, Indeilible Ink, &e
FAMILY GROCERIES:
Black and Green Teas ; llio and Java Coffee : Molasses, Syrups, Sueur-, Spice;. fa i.
Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines, dec.
REMEMBER THE STOKE —SOUTH END OF THE WARD HOPE
Towanda, February 1, 1856. yj, (■ POKTEI' y
NEW ARRANGEMENT. M,
The Mammoth Hardware Store
CHATFIELD fc STORRS.
Is now receiving a large and well selected asfortment of
Foreign# Domestic Hardware
HOUSE TRIMMINGS, of crcry dcscripiion. ®
Carpenters, Cabinet makers, Blacksmiths and Shot makers
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
In fnci alino.-t everything that the industry of the country requires. In q|F
addition we are constantly receiving and keep on haud a full -t ■ k of
Swedes and A tntrican Iron, Horse shoe Iron, Hail reds, S-e.
Warranted of the hot quality, and sold as ck< ap as an I •• pi n hassd of may establishment west • f Sew T II
I .ukcr miH NaiN. m6Bh Pfp* ( lass ftwli, Phtty, \\ hit* I.< • Li>Btfd Oil, wiiicli is w&rrt&i
Snddlcry Hardware, and Carriage Maker's G-ocds.
COAL AM) WOOD COOK AM) PALLOR STOVES.
Parlor and Cook Wood and Coal Sh ves. Regnl.Tors and Sheet Iron Stoves. Store Pine. Ao. Now v --rifii
supply of the celebrated Cook stvretl IN ERNOB, which Is pronounced by all judges as the best <
markft. It is pstMH'iallv al:<?t*1 to tip ii?p.
As we have the largest and iim-t complete Hardware Store on the New York and Erie Railroad and w. :ii
purchase g mtlie -i ni irfci t-. and by keeping a hill assortment, selling as cheap a- possible v. i, I *
the patronage of those doing business in this market. STORPS A CIITTFI
Owego, N. 'i .Oct. 21, ! sti.
J> NE W ARRANG EME N T
KhS PATTONS P I i.VE,
g? .T IT ST OPi:>CEr).
Jffi J ON THE CORNER OF BRIDGE AND MAIN STREETS
—■ KFo. % Buttons' Towanda, Pa.
THE subscribers would respectfully inform tluir fricnd-g-ind the pni.lic that th< y liar 'formeda re-; irt-.ir-ig
the D.ug business, and an receiving at No. 4, in Fatten's Sew Brirk Block, from the citieso( P"
phia and New York, a large and well selected stock of American, French and English
GHEMiOALL DRUGS, MEDICINES, G ROC EE IS
FAINTS, OILS, WINDOW GLASS, DYE STUFFS.
Ss AS3ASB?2EgSKF ©2> SRfcSfCT ASS23CS
DRESSING COMBS, PERFUMERY, FANCY SOAPS, PORT MONNAES, &c.
SUKCfICAXi HtJSTKUSCSKTTS, and a variety cf the most approved
Abdominal Supporters, 6LC., always on hand.
London Porter and Scotch Ale, and Pure Liquors, for Medicinal pnrp#
ALL THE MOST POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES.
Crushes for the Hat, Hair, Teeth, Nails, Roots, Painting, Varnishing, lVhitewashiu 1
The Covers of COO]) CICA IZ S and TOBACCO, trill find a large rnri> '' at
va, Vara and Principe Cigars, and the finest brands of Tobacco and Snvfi-
CamphetiF—Particular Attention paid to the Manufacture of M'RNINfi FI.MD
And a fine assortment nf f.AM/'S. of all sizes and descriptions, liird Cages. Cups. .V
All of which is offered for sale at greatly reduced rates. Otir stock being large and most]v pun 1 -e<i
Importer and Manufacturer at the lowest rates, and with Cash, enable- n- to sell at reduced pr Vs. t t* •'
usfactory to all. We invite the attention of the public to an especial examination of our stock
Our Motto is —"THE CASH SYSTEM—QCH'K SALES—SMALL PROFITS."
Onr Goods are -elected with the utmo-tfaare and warranted to be what thev are represented : I • v
!l e contrary, we are not only willing hut reque.-t'onr custom- r to ret rn ih.-in. and the m
Mil. PAYNE will give his special attention to the preparation of PRESCRIPTIONS, wh i II 1
accurately on the shortest notice. JOSEPH PAT r-
Towauda, Juue 2(>, iSod. EHM .VRP !'• F^L
WAVERLY
MARBLE BSTABI,ZSXIiyTENT.
IP If. BA LI)WIN, having purchased the
• Marble Factory of tliis village, under the snperin- ■
tendence of 11. llauford, the subscrilier is happy to an
nounce that the Marble business in Waverly will" now be
conducted by him. He is constantly receiving ITALIAN
AND RUTLAND M A RBl.K.for Monuments, Head-stones.
Tomb Tahcls, and Stand Tops, Paint Stones, Mullers, Arc. I
Having secured the services of (1.11. l'owgas, who is well j
known to be the most perfect Artist in the State, he offers i
unparalleled Inducements to persons wishing to secure
any of the al*>ve articles, in cheapness, style and Artisti- }
eal beauty.
Waverly, N. V., Feb. .1, 15.", 7.
FOR RENT.
„ „ THK subscriber, guardian of the minor chll
jtn.wk dren of Daniel O'Keet'e, deceased, ofti rs for
I* J JfejT rent the very desirable property in Rome twp., .
JBradford t'imnty, known its the Rome Springs
dsBSBSft House. The property comprises a large Tav
ern House, barn, and out buildings. There is near he '
house a celebrated Mineral Spring, which in the Bosses- j
sion of a proper person would attract many visitors. The
Farm contains K r > acres, about .'>(> of which arc improved. '
Possession given on the Ist of April next.
JOHN M MAHON.
Dec. s. is;,7. Guardian, j
WANTED.-I wish to pnrclinse 100,000 j
V V feet of M Al'I.K SCANT!.INti lit feet long, and
3J inches square. Any one wishing to make a contract!
fur any or ell. can do so by calling at luv Furniture Ware :
Rooms ir. Towsnda.
LIQUOR STORE.
i FELTOX wonlil rp.<ppptfnH v j
| kZda public that hi 1
I Hall & Russell's, south side of the .1
: ish those wanting IM'RE LIQFORS. w'.;' .■
thing in that line. He has lately m ule . ft
his t... k, hasing of thi I
! original package. He has on hand, and for >*'
j quantity from a quart upwards : oft
Broad*. Signette, Cogniac. old Henwss ■
(tin. —Swan, American, and Schi. 1" ■"" ft
IVhixkcy. -Scotch,Old Rye Man.
i ll'tnt. Currant, Port, arid Brown -L
! Fresh Cainphene and Burning Fluid V
I hand. Also tl.t per cent. A looted.
CiGAKsofthe best brands. Jugs ot a v
■ flasks, and a large quantity of empty in -•
Binghamton Ale try the'gallon .a
Those favoring me wilh their patron* 1
I
I Jf. H. The person who borrowed i ; \Li.-
reqnestrd to return it.
Towanda. January lk, lsjd.
HOUSE FURNTSITIXC. I
. ble anil single fold worsted ad li'
I ilamasks, moreens, cotton damasks. 1!> '
cd table linens, Maraaile* ft
ft
April c,. is.,;.
\ NEW ASSORTMENT I
f i \ Ribbons and tj loves, e.V"
! Brit RMkoM: rial a near at ck
B