farmer's gtpartmtut. |
Rules for Selecting Trees fr m the Nur
sery
There is nothing more easily understood than
the proper rules ly which both fruit and orna
mental trees should be selected from the nur
sery rows ; but the error most generally com
mitted is in choosing large specimens, which
cost much more than they are worth. Were
we about to plant an orchard of choice fruit
the ages of the trees purchased by us would
be : Apples two years, pears two years, peach
es one year, cherries one to two years, plums
two years. All from the graft or bud. Rather
than have trees older than two years, we would
prefer them one year, and for the following
reasons :
I Such small plants are easily taken up
with nearly nil their small fibrous roots. They
have no large woody roots that are sure to
be cut through iu the act of digging, and from
the ends of which no small rootlets will genor
nlly spring, unavoidably leaving a large
amount of dead root wood, which is a positive
injury.
11. Small trees receive loss check in being
transplanted, nnd in three or lour years equal,
if not exceed in size, older ones. They also
bear iu about the same period wh'le they are
almost always far more thrifty.
111. Trees that have been transplanted when
small, are not so liable to disease. When a
large tree is transplanted, the growth for that
season is always very small, and the bark
presents a dry, unhealthy appearance. The
tree is liable to become bark-bound, especially
with cherries, and the hard pruning necessary
leaves a great amount of dead matter in the
tree, that may be concealed by new layers of
wood, but still remains dead matter.
If we could plant seeds of the trees we de
sired, in the places where wc wanted them to ,
forman orchard, such trees would be more i
healthy, and much longer-lived, than trans
planted trees can be ; but this is a condition
of things not easily attained. We should, there
fore, adopt the nearest approach to it, and set
out young, thrifty plants, with all their
fibrous roots nutrimcd, that will adapt them
selves to the conditions in which they are
placed, aud that will, in course of time, form a
valuable orchard. Could we take np large
trees with all their roots, and a bali of earth
with each tree, than such trees would not meet
with a check, and aguin of time would be the
result ; but this is seldom the case, aud the
better course is to plant out small specimens.
These ruh s apply also to oruameutal trees and
shrubs. We have a good example of this
before us. About twelve years ago, a large
evergreen was transplanted by a friend of ours
into his garden. It was about twelve feet
high, aud great care was takeu of it. At the
same time we set out a small one, about eigh
teen inches in height. Now, what do you
think i 3 the difference betweeu the two trees
at the present time ? The large tree lias grown
about four feet. The small one is twenty feet
high. The large oue has become the small,
the small the large. But this iu an extreme
case, andtlie like docs not always occur. Still,
it is a good illustration of the imprudeuce J
of selecting large trees. — Ohio Farmer, April
3.
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TRAINING!!KIFFK.RS AND UNRULY COWS. —In :
ninety-nine cases out of one hundred, cows are :
wild and ungentle from defective breaking at
first. The usual method of cornering by the '
fence, or liold.ng by the horns, is just calculo \
ted to produce such cows—cows which must
1m; followed to the fence, find them where you
may, or be held or tied, before they will stand
for miiking.
Higher views of the intellect of cattle should
prevail. The secret of training heifers to be
gentle, lies in educating them aright—in ap
peals to their intelligence—in giving them
habits of gentleness and confidence in man
while young. Heifers can be learned to stand
still through the process of milking very easily
if fed from the hand, and petted and tamed
before the hour of service arrives. But if this
has been neglected, and the animal, full of
spirt, fear and strength, was given over to
break for milking, we should advise as fol
lows ;
Let the animal be turned into a yard some
twenty or thirty feet across—a strongly fenced
yard, from which she will not attempt to es
cape, remember—and then proceed to tame
her—gently and patiently tame her, by feeding
from the hand, by rubbing, coaxing and pat
ting her as carefully as a huntsman would a
" blooded pup" We should never coax a
heifer to stand to be milked by giving her a
pail of slop or other brine, but seek to teach
her the habit of standing wherever we come up
to her, and there submitting to the milking
process. To this end we should avoid corner
ing her, or any appearance of it, but continue
by gentle words and acts, to subdue her fear
fulness—to show her our power over her—and
to fix the habit of obedience. Iu this way
the wildest heifer can be tanred in a few days.
If quite unmanageable at first, she should be
kept in the yard spoken of until she manifests
more pleasure than fear at your approach. To
bring about this, allow her to tat aud drink
only from your hands, visit her often, and each
time with some palatable morsel, all of which
would aid in cementing the confidence and
friendship which should subsist betweeu the
cow aud her milker.
For ohl cows which have had bad habits,
the yard ftlluded to is valuable, and every
dairyman will do well to provide one, opening
troui his barn-yard or other milking place.—
We Ixdieve that the "most tormenting old
vixen that ever kicked and run" cau be broken
of their tricks in such a yard, by patient per
severance—at least we have never failed in
several trials of our skill. If they continue
to kick, put a chain around the body just back
of the fore legs ; if this does no good, looseu it
so as to twist in a lever, and give it turns en
ough to teach theui tliey innst submit. Let
this mode of training heifers aud unruly cows
be tried with the same patience a boy manifests
in training his ffly-cent cur and we believe
all who do so will be able to report decided
success.—[ Country Gentleman.
WHITEWASH THAT WILL NOT Run OFF. —Mix
np half a pailful of liine nnd water rcadv to
put on the wall ; then take one gill of flour
aud mix it with the water ; then pour on it
boiling water sufficient to thicken ; pour it
while hot into whitewash ; stir it nil Well to
gether, and it is ready for use.
A farmer should Dover depend upon his neigh
bor for what he eun by eare and good man
agement produce ou his own farm ; should
never beg fruit while he can plant trees, or
borrow tools wheu he cau make or buy.
tlw4.t*ty u the beat polio.
Xiliscclancoas.
TOWANDA HARDWARE CUTLERY,
IRON AND STOVE STORE.
**-v Whulnwle and Retail Dealer
fin' "n "J 1 •" Hardware and Stoves, Iron
JB r< i.L J I ° 1 '" 1 Nail*. Sash, Glass, Paints
" yr ' ■ Oils, House Trimmings—
Wi'!i"v —— kinds of Carriage trimmings,
iPljlii N I "WSTB B,ld Laces. Carriage
Sulkey and Seat Springs, Cnr
neuters' and Joiners' l'lanes,
'n f r..J ii jhSt Raws, Augers. Chisels nnd all
other Tools —Cross Cut, Mill
aud Circular Saws, Blacksmith
V Tools. Bellows, Anvils, Vices,
felß! == ==iS Hammers and Screw Plates,
Axes. Broad Narrow, Lath and Hand Hatchets—Cahle,
Log. Trace and Haltr, Chains, Crowbars, Picks, Shovels
an pOCKFTAND TABLE CUTLERY—Shears and Scis
sors Edge Tools of all kinds. Bra-sand Enameled Kettles,
Shovel and Tongues, Spoons and Ijullos. Tubs nnd 1 ails,
Mops and Washboards, and all other kinds of house-keep- i
ing implements. 1
In the HARDWARE line. Brass. Bnttania. Jappaned
and Plain Tin Ware, single or in setts. Bar. Band, Scroll
and Hoop Iron, Steel of all kinds. Nail Rods, Ac. 1 umps, |
la>ad Pipe and all thenecessarv fixtures for water works.
Patent. Stretched leather Belting and String Leather, '
and 10,000 other articles too numerous to mention, that
we are now receiving direct'from the hands of manufac
turers andimporters, including the largest assortment
aud greatest variety of
STOVES
Coal and Wood Cooking, Coal and Wood Parlor. Dining- ;
Boom, Six Plate and Cylinder,cve_rbrought 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 Trims as can be found this side of .
New-York, from the fact that all our poods were bought
of first hands and in full packages and large quantities,
that gives ns an advantage over smaller purchasers and
Dry Goods dealers, that wiil enable ns to sell from 5 to
15 per cent, less than anv of them, which advantage we
shall oiler 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 kiuds of Job
Work done to order, on short notice and warranted.
Don't mistake the place to buy STOVES and HARD
WARE cheap—one door South of Fox's, and nearly op- '
posite Tracy & Moore's, Main street, in the uew Wood ;
Building, lettered till over.
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
iu CASH will be paid.
Towanda, April 2, 1*57, _ __ <
K. WATKOI S 11. M. SKWARD K. 11. COOK.
RWATROUS & Co., DEALERS IX
• HEAVY If- SHELF HARDWARE, No's. 1 A
3, Water st. Elniira, N. Y.
We have recently made large additions to our extensive
stock, and have now on hand a complete assortment of ev
ery description of Hardware, which we offer at the lowest
cash prices; consisting of Mechanic s Tools. Building Ma
terial-, Iron and steel. Nails and spiko, Ropes ami Cord
age, Paints, Oils and Glass, Mill saws of every size and
shape, either Malay Gang or Circular.
Machine Belting, of all widths, both of India Rubber A
leather, Glass at wholesale. We are prepared to supply
Merchants with Glass, Nails, scythes, Forks, Ac., at Man
ufacturers prices. Tin, sheet iron, aud Copper work on
hand or made to order.
CORTRACTOR'S TOOLS—Wheelbarrows, Ames' Sho
vels, Blasting Powder, Ac.
Ageuts for Rich & Wilder's Patent .Salamander Safes,
Fairbanks Platform Scales, ami Welch A Griffith's Circu
lar saws.
Large sizes up to 60 inch, always on hand and sold at
Factory Prices. Particular atteutiou paid to orders by
mail.
Eltuira, April 7, 1856. n-44-12m
Susquehanna Collegiate Institute,
TO WAX DA, BRADFORD CO., PA.
INSTRUCTORS.
REV. JAMES McWILLIAM, Principal, Professor of An
cient Languages and Mental aud Moral Science :
DAVID CRAFT, A. B-, Professor of Mathematics aud
Natural Science.
MISS A.ELIZA FRITCHER, Praeeptrcss ;
MISS EM I LIE A. BUTLER, Assistant ;
MISS o. LOUISA JEN KS. Instructor on Piano;
MISS HELEN M. CARTER, Assistant Instructor on Pi
ano and Melodeou ;
MISS CLARISSA A. STOCKWELL, Teacher of French
and Drawing.
STEPHEN CALIFF. Usher;
Mr. CANFIF.LI) DAYTON, Steward.
The Winter Term commences on Wednesday, Decem
ber 2, and will continue 14 weeks, exclusive of a recess
of 10 days at Christmas.
KXPKNHKS I'KR TKRM.
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, J 4 Of)
Preparatory 8 00
Higher, 1-t year, per term 7 00
Higher, Ist and 2d year, per term, 8 00
! Classical, Ist year, per term, 7 00
1 Glassi'-al, 2d and 3d year, per term 8 00
j Collegiate, per term, 10 00
N. B. Pupils will be classed by the most advanced
I branch they respectively pursue.
Pupils ii-ing scholarships are charged II per term for
| uel ami contingents ; for instrument on which to take
j lessons, 50c, or for practice $2,00.
EXTRAS.
1 French sr.$ r . 00
i Drawing 3 00
j 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, includiug fuel and
light 2 00
Washing, per dozen, 38
No scholar, whose parents or guardians shall reside
within two miles of the Institute snail be admitted to tui
tion therein upon anv permanent scholarship rented or
loaned by such pupil, his or her parent or guardian.
The arrangements for Boarding will he under the entire
control and management of the Steward, while the Prin
cipal and Teachers residing in the Institute, will l>e aide
to exercise a constant watch over the pupils, mingling
with thein as members 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
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 tbeir advancement in study.
Pupils boarding in the Hall, will furnish their own bc.l,
bedding, towels, Ac. and the table silver at their option.
Pupils entering the Institute are pledged to the obser
vance of the regulations, and none will he admitted on
other terms.
Special exercises are arranged without extra charge for
those qualifying themselves as teachers for common
schools.
S. F. COLT, Secretary. C. L. WARD, President.
August 12, 1-57. A. WICKII AM, Treas.
fwow IS THE TIIteE
TO GET
MELAINOTYPES & AMBROTYPES CHEAP !
G. H. WOOD
Has reduced his prices of all kinds of
Pictures irith Cases, 25 per cent.
I for the IVinler.
Frames of all kinds kept on hand also at reduced pri
ces. Good Cases with Melainotypes, 75 cents ; all other
kinds 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.) AH work warranted.
Towanda, Dec. 8,1857. G. 11. WOOD.
H. A. BURBANK'S BAKERY
One Door North of the Ward House.
TOWANDA, PA.
\\7 HERE yon can find a constant supply of Bread, Rusk,
V V Crackers, Cookies, Jumbles, aud all kiuds of Fancy
Cakes.
*S" OYSTERS furnished by the quart or keg, or cook
ed to order.
&ir Particular attention paid to filling orders for parties
Returning our sincere thanks for the liln-ral patronage
bestowed upon us during the past year, and hoping by
close application to busiue.-s to merit a continuance of the
same, we remain as ever, your humble servant,
March Id. 1857. 11. A. BI'RBANK.
cn :o. Li. BI'NTINGh,
RESPECTFULLY informs his former customers and
the public generally, t' at he has removed his
TAILOR'S SHOP,
To one door south of Tracy A Moore's store and imme
diately opposite D. C. Hall's Stove and Tin Store Main st.
He Hatters himself that from his long experience in bu
siness he will lie able to please all who may favor him
with their custom. Owing to the lute pressure in the mo
ney market, he will make Coats from $2 50 to $5 50each
and other work in proportion for READY PAY.
Country Produce in payment, will not he refused, if
offered. Towanda. March 20, 1858.
WANTED. —I wish to purchnse 100,000
feet of MAPLE SCANTLING 13 feet long, and
3$ inches square. Any one wishing to make a contract
lor any or ail, can do so by calling at uiy Furniture Ware
Room- iu Towanda.
Sept. t; 1-57. CHESTER WELLS.
Cards
DR CIIAS M.TURNER, PHYSICIAN
SURGEON, offers Lis professional servicas 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
Street.
TAMES MACFARLANE, A TTORNE Y
T) AT LA B', TOWANDA. PA. Occupies the Office, in
the Union Block, formerly owned by John C. Adams Esq.
He will attend to procuring Bounty Land Warrants
aud Pensions. March 22,1855.
H. J. MADILI P- D. MORROW.
MADJLL A MORROW, A TTORNE YS
IYI AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW,— Office
over Mercur's Store. Towanda, Pa.
Towanda, April 2, 18. n-43-tf
DLT. E. 11. MA S< >.\. PLL V SIC IA NA ND
SURGEON, offers his professional services to the
people of Towanda and vicinity. Ofticc at his residence
on Pine street, where lie can always be found when not
professionally engaged. _ _
II B. PARSONS, ATTORNEY AT
JU LAW. TROY, Bradford Co., Pa. Office over V.
M. A H. F. Long's store. Aug- 7, 1515.
HENRY B. WKEAN, ATTORNEY
AT LAW, TOWANDA, PA.; will pay prompt
attention to business entrusted to him. Collections made
on reasonalil" terms, with prompt remittance-. sctlll
IIMIHANAN SMITH, having returned to;
J Towanda, has opened a Law Office over Mercur's
Store. Dec. 1,1857.
Tioga Point
Agricultural k Junction Iron Works,
AT
Athens, Bradford County, Fa.
WELLES, BLOOD & CO.
KIRBY'S MOWER AND REAPER.
UJK are manufacturing the above mentioned excellent
machine for Eastern Pennsylvania and the neieb
-IM,ring Counties in New York, and invite the particular
attention of farmers to the following features of Kirby's
Mower and reaper, which we believe to be superior to all
others in u-e, in the following particulars:—lt is the
lightest in use ; strong and durable : simple in construc
tion ; easily worked ; adapted for horses or oxen; re
quire much less draught than other machines ; has no
side draught though it cuts a wide swath ; will work on
rough ground where no other machine can follow it : very
difficult to lie clogged fn any kind of grass, lie it wet or
dry ; not liable to get out of repair ; is composed princi
pally of iron; is a perfect combined machine, working
equally well whether mincing or reaping ; and is the cheap
est in price, —Mower being only slno. and the combined
Machine sl2o,—making it altogether the most desirable
Mower and Reaper in market.
a-tf" Farmer- wanting RELIABLE Mowers and Reapers,
should by all means see our machine before making up
t heir minds to buy any other. Additional and interesting
information concerning the Kirb.v machine is contained
in our Illustrated Catalogue, which also describes our
other machines and implements : among which are
EMEUY's PATENT CHANGEABLE RAIL ROAD
HORSE POWERS;
TIOGA POINT IMPROVED THRESHERS A CLEAN
ERS,THRESHERS A SEPAR VTORS. PORTABLE
SAW-MILLS, PLOWS. CULTIVATORS AND
HORSE HOES, CIDER MILLS, DRILLS.
OUR PORTABLE DOG POWER
is a valuable machine, and much superior to the common
incliued wheel, aud is adapted for dairies of from 5 to 20
cows.
Send for copies of our Catalogue and Price List for
yourself and neighbors.
WELLES, BLOOD A CO.
Athens. Pa.. June 10,1859.
THE MOWING MACHINE
That Everybody Likes!
4 LIEN'S PATENT IMPROVED MOWER, AND
J\ MOWER AND REAPER COMBINED. Strong and
simple in construction, not liable to get out of order,
compact, light, easy of draft, so easy as to be comforablc
all day work for a light team ; safe to the driver, aud may
be worked at a slow gait by horses and oxen.
No clogging of knives : works well on side bills, and in
any kind of grass, heavy or light, coarse or fine, lodged
or standing, ripe or unripe, wet or dry, long or short, or
sanded.
Not confined to localities where other machines work,
but will do good where others operate indifferently, or
none at all.
It is believed that no pe.rson can he found having one,
tint would exchange it for the best of other kinds, and
fitly dullars.
hm" Every machine warranted to give entire satisfac
tion. For side by P. P. PECK HAM.
Columbia X Roads, Bradford County, Pa.
May 18,1853.
McC ABE : S
CENTRAL MEAT MARKET,
Between J. Kingsbery's SF J. Powell's stores.
THE subscriber would respectfully tender to
his customers and the public generally liissin-
JQL™SL rere thauks for the very liberal patronage ex
tended to hint 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 MEATS of all kinds,
the best the country affords, which he intends to sell for
very small profits, either by the side, quarter or pound.—
Please give me a call.
WMe ats, Ac., will be delivered on short notice, when
ordered, at any place in the Corporation.
Towanda, Feb. 12.1857. J. McC A BE.
TOWANDA FOUNDRY.
IMIE subscriber continues to carry on tlie
Foundry business in Towanda, and is prepared to
do all kinds of work in his line on short notice and in a
workmanlike manner. He will keep on band or make to
order Plows, Stoves, Mill Irons, Sleigh Shoes, Wagon-
Boxes, and any article of cast iron that may be required.
Turning and fitting up work will be done on short notice
and on reasonable terms. Persons wishing to purchase
Stoves of any kind will find it much to their advantage
to buy at the Foundry, as they can lie repaired much
cheaper. Please call and examine before purchasing else
where. Old east iron and Grain taken iu payment
Don't mistake the place—one door east of Mercur's Block.
I would also say to those having accounts stand
ing over six months, that they must la- settled without
delay, and those having notes that are due w ill do well to
pav up and save cost. JOHN CARMAN.
towanda. Oct. 22.155<5.
NEW TIN SHOP!
r I HIE undersigned respectfully informs his friends and
X the public generally, that lie has opened a new
TIN WARE A SHEET IRON ESTABLISHMENT
in the Finndry. first door below Mercur's Store, where
be is prepared to conduct the business in all its various
branches.
Tin Ware and House Spouting of all kinds, made to or
der, on short notice. Htoves of various styles constantly
for sale. Particular attention paid to Jobbing. Old Iron,
Copper and Brass taken iu exchange for goods.
June 1. 1858. JOHN CARMAN.
ARE YOU INSURED?
Susquehanna Mutual Insurance Co.,
TOWANDA, BRADFORD COUNTY, PA.
THIS Company insures against loss or dam
age by Fire. Dwelling houses, Furniture Warehou
ses, Stores and Merchandize, Ac., on the most reasonable
terms.
DIRECTORS.
H. W. TRACY. ALLEN M'KEAX,
JOHN F. LONG, GUY TRACY,
EZRA HOLCOMB, JOB KIRBY,
JUSTUS LEWIS, DANIEL BAILEY,
ISAAC MYER, WM. KINGSLEY.
PRECEPTOR FORBES, JOSEPH POWELL.
H. W. TRACY, President.
ALLEN M'KEAN, Vice President; JUDSON HOL
COMB, Secretary ; LAPORTE, MASON A CO., Treas.
\ LARGE assortment of Ladies Fancy
Jk ltaskets, Childrens Willow and Empire Cabs,
Ac., at No. 2 l'attona Block.
April2l,lßsß. WM. A. ROCKWELL.
FLOUR ! FLOUR !—A first rate article
of Western Flour, inay be had at SOLOMON'S in Mer
cur's Block, lower than cau be purchased in this vicini
ty.
I " April 20, 1858. M E. SOLOMON.
Ulistcitmcoas
JEWELRY! JEWELRY! JEWELRY!
A. Warner's
Netr iy Splendid Jevelry Store, one door north
of Pat tons Drug Store,
HAS just been opened with the largest and
_JH most choice stock of FASHIONABLE
JEWELRY everoffered to a discriminating
MSjC—J jl public. Indeed, he can safely say that with
.Sfe, J/jft " ie opening of his new store lias been in
auguratcd a new era in the Jewelry line,
inasmuch as along with thechoiceand elegant assortment
he gives the most reliable assurance of an almost incredi
ble reduction in prices : the rich and tasteful articles hav
ing been all bought with ready cash.
A. M. W., when he reflects how, for the past years,with
n far less attractive stock, lie has enjoyed so large a share
of public patronage, Hatters himself that the immense in
crease of floods he now offers, which have been bought so
much more advantageously, will enable him to iucreas
the generous confidence which has hitherto lieen 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.
' #arTHK WATCH REPAIRING DEPARTMENT will
continue to )>e distinguished by the skill and despatch
which lias heretofore enabled it to enjoy the enviable rep
utation of living the most reliable in town.
Towanda, September 24, 155.
TOWANDA CABINET WAREHOUSE
CHESTER WELLS would
respectfully Inform his friends and the
public that he is now receiving at his old
stand one door north of Laporte, Mason A C'o.'s banking
house, a large and extensive assortment of
Sofas, Mahogany Chairs, of various patterns,
Rosewood and Mahogany Side and Centre Tables,
Dining, Tea an:' Pembroke Tables, Stands of every
kind, Cane. Flag and Wood seat Chairs, high
Chairs, Children's Rockers, Bedsteads,
Bureaus. Lounges, Gilt and Rose
wood Picture Frames, Iron Hat
Stands, Corner and si 'e do.
of walnut and mahogany ; Cradles, Cribs, Wardrobes,
Cupboards, Looking glasses, Ac.
xi~CO FEINS, of every size and quality, and will at
tend on all occasions when required.
The public are invited to examinemyassortmentbefore
purchasing elsewhere,as I will sell cheaper than any other
establishment iu Northern Pennsylvania.
Towanda, August 8, 1855.
THE OXID STAND
STILL IN OPERATION!
THE subscriber would announce
k J . to the public that he has now on
:.n Imnd. and will make to order all
kinds of CABINET FURNITURE,
such as Sofas, Divans. Lounges, Cen-
IMiipHHSlbl tre, Card. Dining and Breakfast Ta-
W|.R J '*' e * Mahogany, Walnut, Maple and
n f Cherry Bureaus, Stands of various
JJ .—L- V kinds. Chairs and Bedsteads of every
description, which are. and will be made of the best ma
terial and workmanlike manner, aud which they will sell
for cash cheaper than can be bought iu any other Ware
room in the country.
READY-MADE COFFINS, on hand on the most rea
sonable terms. A good HEARSE will He furnished on
Funeral occasions. JAMES MACKIXSON.
Towanda, January 1.1857.
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, 6IC
71 'est side of the Public Square, opposite the
Court House.
[) AT LEY X' XEVIXS are jnst receiving a
) large addition to their stock of Provisions, Groceries,
Yankee Notions, Toys, Fruit. Confectionary, Ac., which
will be 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 our stock and prices.
GROCERIES.
Black and Green Tea. Rio and Java Coffee, Chocolate,
Cocoa, Sugar, Molasses, Syrup, Ginger, Pepper, Spice,
Cloves, nutmegs. Mace cinamon, Ground Mustard.Pepper
Sauce. Soda, Saleratus, Cream Tartar, Sperm and Tallow
Caudles, Bar Soap, Vinegar, Starch, Ac.
PROVISIONS.
Flour, Buckwheat Flour. Rye Flour. Corn Meal. Feed,
Pork. Hams A Shoulders. Mackerel, Codfish, Shad, Lake
Trout, Pickeled and Smoked Hcrriug,Cheese, Rice, Beaus,
Onions,' Potatoes, Butter. Isird, Crackers, Ac. Ac.
FRUIT.
Prunes, Citron, Figs, Eng. Currants, Raisins, Lem
ons and Oranges, Green and Dried Apples, and Peaches,
Almonds, Pecan nuts, l'razil nuts, Grenoble and Madeira
Walnuts, Filliert.s, Pea nuts. Chestnuts, Hickory nuts, Ac.
GERMAN, FRENCH and AMERICAN TOYS, FASCV GOODS,
Ac—Boys' Sleighs, Tin Wagons, Chiua, Pewter A Wood
Tea Setts. Dolls. Trumpets, Toy (funs, Aecordians, Har
monicas, Glass, Paper and Wood Inlaid Work Boxes and
Toilet Cases, Toy Bureans, Secretaries, Ac, Pearl, Ivery,
Papier Mache and leather Port Monaies Wallets, Purses,
Ivory, Horn and Wood Pocket and Toilet Combs, Tobac
co ami Snuff Boxes, Cigar Cases, Tooth, Hair and Cloth
Brushes, Fancy Mirrors, Perfumery. Hair Oil, Ac.
FOOLS CAP, Letter, Commercial Note and Bath Po-t
Paper, Envelopes. Wafers, Sealing Wax, Ink. Inkstands,
Wafer Cups, Sand Boxes, Penholders, Pens, Waferscales,
Ac. Ac.
TABLE AND DAIRY SALT, Salina and Rock Salt, and
Cayuga Ground Plaster. BAILEY A NEVIXS.
Towanda, November 2(5, 1855.
FIRE INSURANCE.— The undersigned is
agent tor the following safe and reliable Companies:
Farmer''s Union Insurance Co. . Athens, Pa.
Capital, $200,000.
State Mutual Insurance Co. . Ilarrisburg, Pa.
Capital, $200,000.
Girard Insurance Co. . . . Philadelphia, Pa
Capital, S2OO ,000.
These Companies insure against loss or damage bv fire
on the most reasonable terms. Dwelling Houses, Furni
ture, Warehouses, Merchandize, Ac., and Farm Property
insured for any length of time. Ail losses will be prompt
ly paid. ' C. S. RUSSELL.
Towanda, December 35, 185(5.
\W„ JL,
pI.OCK & WATCH REPAIRER.—The
\J undersigned is eonstantly receiving from New-York
by Express , new additions to his Stock of Watches. Clocks,
Jewelry. Silver ware, and Fancy Goods, comprising iu
part—Gold and Silver Lever, I.'Kpine and Plain Watches,
with a lull and complete assortment of Fine Gold Jewelry,
such as Gold chains. Lockets, Bracelets, Gold Pens, Keys,
Breast-Pins, Ear-Kings, Finger-Rings, etc. etc. Also, a
large variety of Silver ware .such as Table and Tea Spoons,
Cream spoons. Butter knives. Salt spoons, Spectacles, to
gether with an extensive assortment of Plated Ware—All
of which will Ire sold very low for CASH.
CLOCKS.- —A large assortment Clocks just received, of
all descriptions, ranging in prices from 75 cents to Fifty
Dollars.
M atches repaired on short notice, and WARRANTED
to run well. Also, all kinds Clocks repaired.
. A. C. would beg leave to say. that lie is prepared to
execute the most difficult Jobs, such as can be done at no
other Shop short of New-York city.
W. A. CHAMBERLIN.
February 1, 1857.
Patronize a Home Entcrprize !
A Book-Bindery in Towanda!
UJ E would respectfully announce to our friends and
the public generally, that we have connected with
our Printing Office and 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 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, Magazines, Pamphlets, Periodi
cals, Law and School Books, to order or pattern in
French, Italian, German and English style ; in
\ clret, Silk, Cloth, Leather and Paper.
upon the most reasonable rates, for CASH, or readv nav
WGive us a trial.
Particular attention given to re-binding Books. All
work warranted to be properly executed.
Plain aud Fancy Paper Boxes made to order.
Jan I, 1858. E. A. PARSONS.
BOOKS &. STATIONERY!
The attention of the public is requested to the very
general and excellent assortment always on haud 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
ou hand, and will keep constantly for sale at TOWANDA
a large supply of their coal, at
$2 50 per ton for Blacksmith Coal, and
$3 00 per ton for Raked Coal.
Apply for coal at Towanda to O. D. BARTLETT. Coal
will also be sold at the MINES at
$2 00 per ton for Blacksmith Coal, and
$2 50 ton for Raked Coal.
A liberal discount will be made on sales by the boat load.
Oct. 7. 1857. J. MACFARLANE. C.cn'l Sup't.
EXTRACTS for flavoring, for sale cheap
at FOX'S.
DR. PORTER'SOmCE & DRUG STORE
SOUTH END OF THE WARD HOUSE
Fronting the Public Pcnare.
THE subscriber, thankful for thr liberal patronage of the past year, intend* to keep constantly on !,an<i ..
sortment of the very l>est articles usually kept in our line, which IIK WILI. dispose of on such terms * *. *
isfactory to all who may patronize him. The purchase.- are made entirely with cash in hand, ami for the < u-* 1 '
customers will rereive the benetit of a good article at a low price. All article* shall answer our rtcoito • *
and are warranted as represented.
Advice gratuitously given at the Office, charging only for the Mctlieiaes.
The stock consists of a complete and select assortment of
DRUGS, MEDICINES, AND GROCERIES,
Pure Wine & Liquors, for Medicinal nse, London Porter k Scotch Ale.
ALL 'IIIE MOST POPULAR PATENT
The most approved Trusses and Abdominal Supporters, Nursing Bottles K
pie Shells, Breast Pumps, Teeth Rings, Syringes, Catheters, &c,'
American, English 8> Chinese Razors and Anita
FRESH CAMPHENE & BURNING FLUID-NEW & BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS OF LAMPS!
Superior TOBACCO 6c SNUFF !—Choice brands of Pure Havanna Price-,
and Yara CIGARS !
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Window Glass, llrnsiics, Perfumery, Shatin- Soat
Fancy Articles, &.c. &c. p
Hair Dyes, Hair Restorer, Fancy Soaps, Shaving Cream, Tooth Powder, Extracts fur
Handkerchief, Italian Whisks, Port monnais, Purses, Bay, Colonge, Rose sad
Lavender Waters, Tobacco and Snuff Boxes, ludellible Ink, &c
FAMILY GROCERIES:
Black and Green Teas ; Rio and .lava Coffee ; Molasses, Syrups, Sugars, Spices, &- p
Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines, See.
KEMEMBER THE STORE—SOUTH EM) OF THE WARD HOUSE
Towanda, February 1, 1855. H. C. PORTFP. y
NEW ARRANGEMENT. At
The Mammoth Hardware Store
CHATFIELD * STORRS.
Is now receiving a large and well selected asfortment of
Foreign § Domestic Hardware 0
HOUSE TRIMMINGS, of every description, j
Carpenters, Cabinet makers, Blacksmith and Shot makers'
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
In fari almost everything that the industry of the country requires. In
addition we are constantly receiving and keep on band a full stock of .
Swedes and American Iron, Horse shoe Iron, Art il rods, dr.
Warranted of the best quality, and sold as cheap as can be purchased of any establishment west of New Y d a
I arker mill Nails, Lead I ipe, (.lass, Sash, 1 utty, V\ bite Lead, Linseed Oil, which is warranted perfect!v pun. ,
Saddlery Hardware, and Carriage BTaker's Goods.
COAL ANI) WOOD COOK AXI) PARLOR STOVES.
Parlor and Cook Wood and Coal Stoves. Regulators and Sheet Iron Stoves, Stove Tine Ac Vow rect an
supply of the celebrated Cook stove C.OVERXOK, which is pronounced by ail judgcsW the beMvocki; t.iu
market. It is especially adapted to the Fanner s use.
As we have the largest and ino-t complete Hardware Store on the New York and Erie Railroad and we vto
purchase goods in the best markets, and by keeping a full assortment, selling us cheap as we hope t-
OctTai! 1 "5>! >USIUeSS m rocket. 1 STORIES A CHYIKEU
ARRAYGEMENY"
p ATTON S" P i i.r/: ,
JUST OPLNMbD,
ON THE CORNER OF BRIDGE AND MAIN STREETS,
No. 4, rations' rlock, Towauda, p a .
THE subscribers would respectfully inform their friendsjand the public that they hav formed a cn-partneri' l
the Pug business, and are now receiving at N'o. 4. in Pattou's Xew Lb i, k Block from the cit oof TU*
pliia and New \ ork, a large and well selected stock ot American, French and English
CHEMICALS, DRUGS, MEDICINES, GROCERIES,
PAINTS, OILS, WINDOW GLASS, DYE STUFFS,
DRESSING COMBS, PERFUMERY, FANCY SOAPS, PORT MONNAES, &c.
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, and a variety of the most approved Tnsf*
Abdominal Supporters, Ac., always cn hand.
London Porter and Scotch Ale, and Pure Liquors, for Medicinal purpose?.
ALL THE MOST POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES.
Brushes for the Hat, Hair, Teeth, Nails, Boots, Fainting, Varnishing ft'liHewisUn* tt
The Lovers of GOOD CIGA US and TOBACCO, will find a lame, rarieti/ of choice Ik"
na, Yarn and Principe Cigars, and the finest brands of tobacco and Snuff.
famphene—Particular Attention paid to the Manufacture of B( R\i\G FIXID.
And a fine assortment of LAMPS, of all sizes and descriptions. Bird Cage*. Cups. Nests anil Soi
All of which is offered for sale at greatly reduced rates. Our stock l<ein~ large and mostly pur, based ft '
Importer and Manufacturer at the lowest rates, and with Cash, enables us to sell at reduced p'ri - that r-x <*
Mslactory to all. \\ e invite the attention of the public to an especial examination of our stock of good.- and pri
Our Motto is —" THE CASH SYSTEM—QUICK SALES—SMALL I'HOFlTs!'
Onr Ooods are selected with the utmoetjeare and warranted to be what thev are represented • if anv
He contrary .we are not only willing but request our customers to return them, and the money shall f-e ri' ' -
Mlt. BAN XE will give his special attention to the preparation of I'REBCItIPTIOVS which wit! be "' *
iccurat ely on the shortest notice. JOSEPH D IMTTOS-
Townnda. Jnne 2tf, 1*56. EDWARD D. FAYSt
WAVERLY
IVZARBLE ESTABLISHMENT.
FII. BALDWIN*, haviu£ purchased the
• Marble Factory of this village, under the superin
tendence of 11. Hanford, the subscrilier is happy to an
nounce that the Marble business in Waverly will now be
conducted by him. He is constantly receiving ITALIAN*
AN'l) RUTLAND M AIIBLE, for Monuments, Head stones,
Toinb Tabela, and Stand Tops, Paint Stones, Midlers, Ac.
Having secnred the services of G. H. POWKKS, who is well
known to be the most perfect Artist in the State, he offers
unparalleled inducements to persons wishing to secure
any of the above articles, in cheapness, style and Artisti
cal beauty.
Waverly, N. V., Feb. .3, is. - ,7.
Arrangements for 1858 !
AT M. E. SOLOMON'S CLOTHING STORE.
ME. SOLOMON has just received the most exten
. sive and elegant assortment of
Spring and Summer Clothing
ever offered in this market, which was bought for CASH
and will be sold at prices which cannot be equalled else
where.
Persons desirous of purchasing any article of Clothing
are requested to give him a call, as he pledges himself
that no person anxious to buy shall go away without be
ing satisfied..
9W A good assortment of Gentlemen's FURNISHING
GOODS will tie kept on baud.
Tnwanda, April '-'if. IBsB.
RATS AND CAPS —A moitmt,
WM. A ROCKWELL.
LIQUOR STORE,
C FELTON would respectfully infer™ '
h • public that he is now ready at hi- "hi stand-
Hall A Russell's, south side of tlie public square, 1 .
ish those wanting PURE LIQUORS, with aim"-'Q,
thing in that line. He has latelv made large a ' 1
his stock, purchasing of the best importers.
original package. He has on hand, and for sal' 11
quantity from a quart upwards : .
Brandy. —Signette. Cogniac.nld Henne— v. and
Gin —Swan. American, and Scheidam > Vmpp
1 1 Ttiskey —Scotch .Old Rye. Monongahela anil Bo' l *
Mine.—Currant. Port, and Brown Sherry.
Fresh Camphene and Burning Fluid kept cons' 411 •'
hand. Also 95 per cent. Alcohol.
CIOAK.S of the be.-t brands. Jugs of all sl4ts ' :
flasks, and a large quantity of en-jit v barrels.
Binghamton Ale by the'gallon or'lKirrel.
Those favoring me with their patrouage mar l*'
that all articles will IK- what tlicv are represented-
N. 11. The jierson who borrowed my "
requested to return it.
Towanda, January 18,1850.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS -J
ble and single fold worsted and linen an l „i>i
damasks, moreens, cotton damasks.bleached an , t
ed table linens, Marsailes quilts, toilet covers w
ricty of other goods iu this hue, just rcceive® .„.rpp
_ April (J, 1&57. •' 1
A NEW ASSORTMENT of
Xx Ribbons and < J loves, f< >r e n /
Belt Ribbon a ; also a new stock of Ik*"* 4 u
deries. set ofCnlfcrs aud Sleeves Ac.. Ac.. < l"
Sept. 1". 1807. W t ROt h