Department.
Sowing and Covering Garden Seeds.
Mr. William Cliorlton minute as follow
upon this subject, in flu* Ifortuullni isl : I
would pfotist nguiiisf Hint, i vrrlnstiiijr use oi
the rake in the garden, which some men are
so guilty of. To cover seeds which arc sown in
drills, commence at the end, go along witli n
foot on each side, turn tlm heels inward mid
the toes outward ; rub the feet lightly on tin
Slll face, and see how nicely the soil, pulvi ri/> d
in this way, will full into tlie drill, mid how
evenly the seeds will be covered. I ids i.- far
better than drawing the rougher, and often,
through bad spade work, hard lumps, upon
delicate seed, part of which arc weighed down
so much that they are prevented from ever ris
ing above ground, and others are left e.\| o<ed
10 the atmosphere and drying winds. 'I has
many an honest seedsman is very unjustly
blamed for selling bad seeds when the lauit
lias been in his ignorant procedure."
The following plan is highly spoken of, ond
may be found by some to work better than the
above ;
A correspondent, who has considerable day
in the soil of his garden, and who has found it
difficult to get his seeds covered as they should
be, has for some year- resorted to the practice
of wheeling several bnrrowfuls of well dried
and finely pulverized muck into iv place in his
garden where he can conveniently shelter i', i
and of filling up every drill, after sowing seeds
with some of this material, carried round in an ,
old ash pail. Sometimes, when i. brush pile or
log-heap has been burned at a short distance,
he has scraped up a barrowful or so of the top
soil in such a place, as he thereby obtains a
soil which contains no weed steds, and which
is easily pulverized. With one or other ot
these substances be fills the drills after he has
sown his seeds, and draws on in addition a lit
tle of the natural soil or not, according to cir
cumstances. In this way he obtains, he says,
n seed-bed and a seed-covering which, by be
ing pressed down with the hand or the foot,
or with the back of a rake, hoc, or spade, will
be sufficiently compact, and at the same time
easily penetrated by the roots, or pushed aside
by the crown of the young plant. The dark
color of the muck, or burnt soil and mould,
makes them absorb the heat of the sun's mv>
more effectually than the natural soil would do
nnd thus hastens the germination and growth
of the seeds.
This practice, though somewhat troublesome
has been adhered to very cheerfully, as our
correspondent informs us, as lie considers the
advantages just mentioned, with some minor
ones, amply sufficient to compensate him for
his trouble, even when he goes his length in
" particularness," of taking a board as long a>
his seed-beds are wide,and of getting down upon
it on his knees, so as to allow him to fix the
sowing and tilling up of each drill by hand
exactly as he may wish it. His weight upon
the board is usually sufficient to press the soil
upon the seeds as closely as is desirable.—
Country Gentleman, May G.
How TO DESTROY CATERI'H.LARS OX TREES.—
Having observed several methods of destroying
the caterpillars that infest apple trees iti tin
spring such as rubbing them off, burning will,
shavings, cotton and turpentine, &c., I am in
daced to give you the simple and pi fleet l\
effectual method practised here. Take com
mon soft soap and thin it with water so that
it will not slip off the brush, and a person mnv
stand upon the ground and apply it to the
nests with a common painter's brush, inserted
in a hole bored through one end of a long strip
sawed from a pine or other light board, and all
that it touches it will instantly kill. If up
plied while the nests are small, very few will
escape the first application. After the worms
are larger, it is equally efficacious, but much
more difficult to apply thoroughly.
Any thin oil or oil mixed with the spirits of
turpentine, is equally destructive to the worms
but the soap is less injurious to the trees.—S.
L.—Manchester, Ct.— Country Gentleman.
MANAGEMENT OE YOUNG TREES IN SI MMER.
—One reason, undoubtedly, why many trees
fail the first season after transplanting is, that
their roots were not mndded on being sent out
from the nursery. Every nurseryman should
keep a barrel or puddle of mud, in constant
readiness for coating over the roots of trees
which are to be moved any distance, and are
in danger of becoming dry in the transporta
tion. This coating not only preserves the mis
ture of the roots while out of the ground, but
also helps to form an immediate contact bet
ween the soil and the roots when they arc ot
out. Where this rondding or " puddling " has
been neglected, it is important, in planting, to
press the fine soil among all the fibres, and to
fill up every cavity. Indeed, this should ul
ways be done. It is not enough to shovel in
the dirt over the roots and tread it down with
tlie foot. Get down on your knees, and work
the soil into every interstice with your fingers
Are you too rheumatic, or hare you too stiff a
back-bone for such work ? then tiring a pail of
water and dash it on the roots w hen the hole
is about half-filled, to wash in the earth, and
then put in the rest of the soil.
But it sometimes happens that trees, how
ever well planted, suffer from drouth in Sum
mer Wateringtheui is only a temporary relief,
and it often does as much harm as good
Thrown upon the top of the ground, only a
little penetrates to the roots, and the surface
soon becomes baked into a hard crust, which
no moderate rain nor any dew can soften. If
watering is resorted to—and it is sometimes
necessary—the surface soil should be removed
with a hoe, and a pail or half a pail of water
poured into the cavity at the end of the roots,
and then the top soil returned to its place.—
The roots are thereby refreshed, and the earth
above them is kept mellow. But instead of
repeating snch waterings, wc should inulch the
soil around each tree wit h tan-bark or saw dust
or leaves, with a few s'ones to keep them in
place. The strawy portion of the manure-heap
is a good mulch, imparting richness about the
roots as the rain washes in the manure. In
sure that the mulching extends as tar as the
extremities of the roots. A good cultivator
once said that, in his experience,!the best mulch
tr was a long-pronged hoe, by which he kept
the soil about his trees clean and mellow. Per
haps lie was right ; but most farmers cannot
find time to cultivate their trees so carefully ;
and for such, a gtk.'. mulching, such as we
have mcutioned, is the best thing they can do.
" Keep your dog away from me," said a
village dandy tv. a farmer's hoy. " I can't
replied the boy, " for he is always running
after pujipcrs\'
Pr;dc arises from 6rlf-ignorance.
iWfscrUJrnrous.
|\R POUTER'S DRUG STORE IS FELL
DR. PORTER s CH KM If Ab STORK IS FULL !
PR. PORTER'S APOTHECARY STORE IS FUT-1.1
PR. PORTER'S OFFICE IS FULL!
OF ALL KINDS OF EVERYTHING I
OF EVERYTHING OF ALL KINDS!
OF EVERYTHING FOR EVERYBODY!
OK EVERYBODY—FOR ALL THINGS!
CHOICE PERFUMERY AND FANCY GOODS !
CHOICE GOODS AND FANCY PERFUMERY!
CHOICE TOILET ARTICLES & FRAGRANT WATERS
ROSE, VERBENA, COI.OGN'E, IJAY & LAVENDER!
TWINE FOR BROOM MAKERS!
TWINE FOR MAKING BROOMS!
TWINE FOR TYING BROOMS!
GLASS, LEAD. ZINC, OIL AND PUTTY !
VARNISH, BRONZE, GOLD AND SILVER LEAF!
VERMTI.LH>X, OCITRE, UMBER, GREENS A BLACKS!
GOOD BURNING FLUID ANIK AMPHKNE!
GOOD FLUID AND CAMPHKNK FOR BURNING !
GOOD FOR BURNING -CAMPHKNK AND FLUID !
IMPROVED—NON-EXPLOSIVE— FOR GAS!
FLOWER, FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS!
FRESII TEA, OLD COFFEE ANI) PURE SPICES!
GUM DROPS, LIQUORICE AND REFINED CANDY!
ALL THE COLORS IN TUBE PAINTS!
ALL THE COLORS IN TUBE PAINTS!
ALL THE COLORS IN TUBE PAINTS!
FISH HOOKS, SNKLLS. FI.IES AND LINES!
COSMETIC S, TEETH AND HAIR PREPARATIONS !
AMERICAN, ENGLISH AND CHINESE RAZORS!
ALL THE PATENT POPULAR MEDICINES!
ALL THE POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES!
ALL MEDICINES POPULAR AND PATENT !
GUN CAPS, POCKET KNIVES AND SNUFF!
HAVANA, VARA AND PRINCIPE CIGARS!
TRUSSES, INSTRUMENTS AND SUPPORTERS!
COAL OIL. SPERM OIL AND OIL FOR M ACHINES !
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS, FOR MEDICINE!
BEAUTIFUL LAMPS FOR FLUID OR KEROSENE!
DYE WOODS, DYE STUFFS & FLAVORING KXT'S !
TINCTURES, SYRUPS, SPIRITS, & DECOCTIONS!
LIQUORS, GARGLES, LINIMENTS AND LOTIONS!
MIXTURES,POWDERS, INFUSIONS A SOLUTIONS!
PLASTERS, OINTMENTS, LOZENGES A SALVES!
ACIDS, BALSAMS, BARKS, ROOTS AND HERBS!
SEEDS. LEAVES, GUMS, EXTRACTS A ESSENCES!
SALTS, WOODS, OILS, RESINS AND FLOWERS!
IN THE SOUTH STORE <IF THE WARD HOUSE.
MEDICAL ADVICE GIVEN GRATUITOUSLY,
AT THE OFFICE IN THE DRUG STORE, BY
ID I£ . PORTER !
THUS IS TIIE ESTABLISHMENT
; I where yn can Hint a very tine assortment of
WATCHES AND JEWELRY of all descriptions, al-o a
j good stock of CLOCKS, prices ranging from 10 shillings
I i p. and warranted to give good satisfaction or no sale.
' am also agent for the sale of D. E. LENT'S celebrated
! Barometers, which every farmer should always have. Pri
j res troni #s to £2O. according to Jini-h REPAIRING
I done as usual in a neat and workmanlike manner and war
[ ranted. WM. A. CII AM BERLIN.
X. It. The person that took a Breast Pin from my shop,
Jnlv 3d, to show to his wife, had better call and see me in
regard to the matter, perhaps it will save him some cost
and trouble.
Towanda. Nov. 24, 185 ft. W. A. C.
JEWELRY! JEWELRY! JEWELRY
A. IVT. Warner's
iYetr d* Splendid Jewelry Store, one door north
of Potions Drup Store,
HAS just been opened with the largest and
_ most choice stock of FASHIONABLE
utr*"/ JEWELRY everoffered to a discriminating
HL—i al public. Indeed, he can safely say that with
jftSg. 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
lie gives the most reliable assurance of an almost incredi
ble reduction in prices : the rich and tasteful articles hav
ing licen all bought with ready cash.
A. M. IV.. when he reflects how, for the past years,with
a far less attractive stock, he has enjoved so large a share
of public patronage, Hatters himselt that the immense in
crease of Goods he now offers, which have been boughtso
much more advantageously, will enable him to increase
lie generous confidence which has hitherto been vouch
safed to him. lie therefore solicits a continuance of the
favor of his old customers, and invites the public general
ly to come and see the fa-hions.
49-THE WATCH REPAIRING DEPARTMENT will
continue to tic 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, 133.
Gilt and Rosewood Mouldings!
A LARGE ASSORTMENT, for Portrait and Picture
A Frames. Looking Glasses- Looking Glass Plates .and
French Picture Glass of all sizes. Frames and Looking
Glasses made to order, at prices to suit the times.
nr Ready made coffius, of tine finish, and different
sizes, with a good hearse, ready at all times. Low prices
and terms ea-v.
Towanda. Oct. 20. 185 ft.CHESTER WELLS.
i QOLE ANI) UPPER LEATHER, nt
! V ROCKWELL'S, cor. MA'n A IKJGE it.-. P-URNC.
jKtoreliatmms.
PATTON & PAYNE,
No. 4, Pattern's Block, Towanda, Pa.,
Have recently added largely to their ttoekof
DRUGS & MEDICINES,
Ol I KM ICALS,
FAMILY GROCERIES. I
They also liave constantly on hand
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS,
FOR MEDICINAL PIT!POSES.
FRESH CAMPHENE,
At the lowest rates, and BURNING FLUID, of superior
quality. manufactured expressly for the gas-jet Fluid
Imhi/js. They also keep all the Popular
PA TENT MEDICINES,
ol the day. Every article lining from this store is war
ranted as represented, and if any prove different, they
will he cheerfully taken back, and the money refunded.
J. <;. I'ATTON",
Towanda. Feb. I, 1859. Dr. E. D. PAYNE.
ttusfness (Parte;.
nil ( HAS. M.TURNER, PHYSICIAN
3- SUKGEON, offers. his professional servtctt to
the inhabitants of Towanda and vicinity. Office and res
idence in the dwelling recently occupied by 11. BOOTH,
Ss<].. one door north of the Episcopal Church, ou Maine
Etreet.
E. OVKRTOX, nt <:. D. MoNTANVIC.
OVERTON k MONTANYE, .I ttor-
SF.FS AT I. A IF —Office in Union Block, former
ly occupied bv J AS. MACKAKI.ank.
11. J. MAPILI P. D. MOKKOW.
\I A I>l EE A MORROW, A TTOUXE YS
J.H AND vol SSEI.LORS A T LA IF, —Office
over Mercur's Store.Towanda, Pa.
Towanda, April X, I*. n-Ul-tf
] \R. E. H.MASON, PHYSK /AX AND
-1 ' St RtIEO.X, offers hi- professional -i -vices to the
i cipleof Towanda and vicinity. Office at bis residence
on Pine street, where lie can always be found tvlien not
professionally engaged.
1? U. ATTORNEY AT
IJ* A.AM'. TROY, Bradford Co., Pa. Office over V.
M. k H. F. Long's store. Aug- 7.156.
HENRY 15. M'KEAN, ATTORNEY
- AT LA IF, TOWANDA. PA.; will pay prompt
attention to business entrusted to him. Collections made
on reasonable terms, with prompt remittances. octl'J
LW.HAXAX SMITH, having returned to
I A Towanda, has opened a Law Office over Mercur's
Store. Dec. 1,1857.
S-ZPh. PK H WKSTOX, DEN
'/'/.V/'. permanently located in Towanda.
sXtl_L_Lj OFFItIE one door south of ltaib y\ Xevons".
Towanda, Feb. 19,1659.
TOWANDA FOUNDRY.
rpHE subscriber cominucs to carry on tlic
1 Foundry business in Towanda, and is prepared to
do ali kinds of work in bis |jne on short notice and in a
workmanlike manner, lie will keep on hand 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 lind it much to their advantage
to buy at the Foundry, as they can he repaired mnrh
cheaper. Please call and examine before purchasing else
where. Old cast iron and Grain taken in payment.—
Don't mistake the place—one door na-t of Mcr ur's Block.
1 would also say to those having accounts stand
ing over six months, that they must he settled without
delay, and those having notes that are due will do well to
pav up and save cost. JOHN CARMAN.
Towanda, Oct. 22, 1856.
NEW TIN SHOP!
'"I'MIE undersigned respectfully informs his friends and
J. the public generally, that lie lias opened a new
TIX WARE & SHEET IRON ESTABLISHMENT
in the Foundry, first door below Mercur's Store, where
lie 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. Stove- of various styles constantly
for sale. Particular attention paid to Jobbing. Old Iron,
Copper and Brass taken in exchange for goods.
Stmt 1,1858. JOHN CARMAN.
I fc, WOW IS THE TIIVIE
| Ty* TO OFT
t MELAINOTYPES & AMBROTYPES CHEAP !
||\ G. H. WOOD
B I \ Has reduced his prices of oil hinds of
* Pictures irith Crises, 25 per cent.
Frames of all kinds kept on hand also at reduced pri
-1 res. (food Cases with Mclainotypes, 75 cents ; all other
: kinds in proportion. Rooms open at all hours. Pictures
1 taken in all kinds of weather (except tor children.) All
work warranted.
Towanda. July 27. 1858.
TOWANDA CABINET WAREHOUSE
CHESTER WELLS would
respectfully inform his friends and the
"***opublic that he is now receiving at his old
stand one door north of Laporte. Mason k Co.'s banking
house, a large and extensive assortment of
Sofas, Mahogany Chairs, of various patterns,
Ito-cwood ami Mahogany Side and Centre Tables,
Dining.Tea an, l Pembroke Tables.Stand- of every
kind, Cane, Flag and Wood seat Chairs, high
Chairs, Children's Rockers, Bedsteads,
Bureaus, Lounge*, Gilt and Rose
wood Picture Frame, Iron Hat
Stands, Corner and side do.
i of walnut and mahogany : Cradles, Cribs, Wardrobes.
| Cupboards, Looking glasses, Ac.
M#~COFFIXS, of every size and quality, and will at
' tend on all occasions when required.
The public arc invited to examine my assortment before
j purchasing elsewhere,as I will sell cheaper than any other
establishment in Northern Pennsylvania.
Towanda, August 8,1855.
THE OLD STAND
STILL IN OPERATION!
THE subscriber would annotinee
I the public that lie has now oil
I and, and will make to order all
IP kinds Of CABINET FURNITURE,
[jsuch as Sofas,l Ivans.Lounges,Cen
i|K; lt#l|fltl i£j tie, Card, Htuing and Breakfast Ta
jjaSfiMiF fSG 'Lie. Mahogany, Walnut.Maple and
J j j Cherry Bureaus, Stands of various
J*- ™ J. J? kinds, Chairs and Bedsteads of every
; description, which are, and will he made of the best ma
terial and workmanlike manner, and which they will sell
! for cash cheai>er than can be bought iu any other Ware
j room in the country.
READY-MADE COFFINS, on hand on the most rea
sonable terms. A good HEARSE will He furnished on
i Funeral occasions. JAMES MACKINSON.
Towanda, January 1. 1 '*.'>7.
Q USQUE IIA XXA COLLEGIATE IX
k_y STI tUTU. The fifteenth term of the above school
; commenced TUESDAY, March 19.
Tuition, fuel and light, and board in the Institute, from
, $54 t i s3s per t -rm of lourteen weeks.
| Fuel and contingent expenses payable in advance.
| Washing .Is cents per dozen,
j BiT No scholar taken for less than half a term.
April, 6.1859.
TOADIES' DOE GAUNTLETTS -The
i St', ie line beer re eivci'. and is now
1 for sale the u.'N Ki.YSTDNE STORE. 1
ittiscrUanrous.
Great Western Trust Co.
AND THE
Farmers Union Insurance Cotnpaaiy, of
ATHENS, FZ2NN.,
HATING CONSOLIDATED, THEIR
BUSINESS, the same will hereafter be conducted
bv the united Companies, in the name of the GREAT
WESTERN INSURANCE AND TRUST COMPANY, at
their office in the Company's Building, 403 Walnut St.,
Philadelphia. By this arrangement the income of the
Great Western Insurance k Trust Company will bclarge
lv augmented, and over $130,000 added to its Assets, of
which SIOO,OOO is in First Mortgages, with bonds, Bear
ing 0 per cent. Interest on improved property, worth dou
ble the amount ; which gives the Company over $350,000
of available means to meet any liabilities.
All running risks of either Company are assumed, and
any losses that may occur will be promptly adjusted and
paid. |
<" A continucnce of public patronage is respectfully
solicited.
CHAS. C. LATHOP, President.
WM. DARLING, Fire- President.
('. X. SHI I'M AN, 'ld Fire-President.
JAMES WRIGHT, See. and Treat.
C.S.RUSSELL, A.tx'l Secretary.
DIRECTORS
CHAS. C. LATHROP. IDAXIKL L. COLLIER,
JOHN C. lII'NTER, IE. TRACY.
ISAAC HAZLEHURST, lI'KANCIS TYI.F.U,
CHAS. HARLAN, C. N. SHIPMAN.
J. R. M'CURDY. iTHOS. L. GILLESPIE,
Hon. WM. DARLING, (.IAMBS B. SMITH,
ALEX. WIIILLDIN. |j. J. SLOCI'M.
11. B. McKEAN, Agent, Towanda.
March, 2. 1859.
FaUNTAIN HOUSE,
LeKaysvillc, Pa.
rp IIE Subscriber still continues to keep the
J. above named public house at Le Raysville, and has
all the accommodations and conveniences requisite for
keeping a FIRST CLASS HOUSE, His table shall be so
supplied as to please the most fastidious, and his bar
with choice liquors, and large and convenient stabling
will enable him to furni-!i ample accommodation to all
who may call and try bim. Stop and see.
O. W. XORTHR IP.
I.e Ray-ville. March 8, 1859.
H. B. M'LCEAJST,
IXSUIIAXCE AGEXT, at Towan-
I da. Pa., for the following reliable Companies :
Farmer's Union Insurance Co. . Alliens, Pa.
Capital , $200,000.
State /Mutual Insurance Co. . lTarrishurg, Pa.
Capital, $200,000.
(Heard Insurance Co. .. . Philadelphia, Pa
Capital, $300,000*.
Great Western Insurance Co. - Philadelphia
Towanda, July 14,185%
TOWANDA HARDWARE, CUTLERY
I HON AM) STOVE STORE.
\ Wholesale and Retail Dealer
£ FT " Hardware and Stoves, Iron
*_ A~- A , -jim iir| d Oils, House Trimmings—
rpti "ij.f. i kinds oft 'arriagc trimmings,
Mr ' • jj WBjttl Seat Cloths and Laces. Carriage
f rn'i uagy frja Siilkev and Seat Springs. Car
pepters' and Joiners' Planes,
*j|**"**"*' r, other Tool- Cross Cut, Mill
/ 1 lar Saws. Blacksmith
Tools, Bellows, Anvils, Vices,
Hammers and Screw Plates,
Axes. Broad Narrow, Lath and Hand Hatchets- Cable,
Log. Trace and Haltr, Chains, Crowbars, Picks, Shovels
and Spades.
POCKET AND TABLE CUTLERY—Shears and Sen
sors. Edge Tools of all kinds. Bra —and Enameled Kettles,
Shovel and Tongues, Spoons and Ladles, Tubs'and Pails,
Mops and Washboards, and ail other kinds of house-keep
ing implements.
In the IIARDWAREIine, Brass. Brittania. Jappaned
and Plain Tin Ware, single or in setts. B ir, Band. Scroll
and Hoop Iron. Steel of all kinds. Nail Rods. Ac. Pumps,
Lead Pipe and all thenece-sary fixtures for water works.
Patent. Stretched leather Belting and String Leather,
and ln.ono other articles too numerous B> mention, that
we are now rt < < iviiig direct from the hands of mantifae
turers andimporters, including the largest assortment
and greatest variety of
STOVES
Stoves 25 per rent, less than usual for Cash,
or Grain at the highest marled prices.
Coal and Wood Cooking. Coal and Wood Parlor. Pining
ltoom. 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 Teiims as can be found this side of
New-York, from the fact that all our goods were bought
of first bands and in fill! packages and large quantities,
Mint gives us an advantage over smaller purchasers and
Dry Goods dealers, that wiil enable us to sell from 5 to
l.i per cent, less than any of tliem, which advantage we
shall oflV r 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 band, wholesale and retail. All kinds of Job
Work done to order, on short notice and warranted.
Don't mistake the place to buy STOVES and HARD
WARE cheap—one door South of Traey k Moore's, and
Powell's new block on Main street, in" the new Wood
Building, lettered all 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
N CASH will be paid.
n~ So credit given over four months, atul all hav
ing accounts or notes over due had better call ind pay
immediately, if they wish to save cost.
Towanda. October 13. 1 s.',s.
H. A, BURBAN K'S BAKERY
One Door North of the Ward House.
TOWANDA. PA.
U7 H ERE you can find a constant supply of Bread, Rnsk,
Crackers, Cookies, Jumbles, and all kinds of Fancy
Cakes.
ni~ OYSTERS furnished by the quart or keg, or cook
ed to order.
ite" Particularattention paid to filling orders for parties
Returning our sincere thanks for the liberal patronage
bestowed upon us during the pa*t year, and hoping by
close application to business to merit a continuance of the
same, we remain as ever, your humble servant,
March lfi. Is:,?. H. A. BURBANK.
EFALO HO RES.— Two <loz. Buffalo
J . 3 Uols>s, ju-t received and for sale cheap, at
Nov. 15,1858. POWELL'S KEYSTONE STORE.
DARCLAY !! R & COAL COMPANY.
j -U—Retail prices of Coal at Towanda per U.ll :
I.l'Mr COAL, SMITH COAI..
| By the single ton $2.25. $2,00.
After the first ot December COAL will be delivered in
town, at the door, at 25 cents per load.
COAL is sold, for cash only, at the office of the Rail
mad Company, iu Patton's Blnrk.curner of Main A Bridge
Streets, (second story); also at the store of O. D. BART
1-ETT. JAMES MACFAHLAXE.
I .ind,i. Nov. 21, I s '.-. (~ n 1 Superintendent.
TOMB STONES AND MONUMENTS.
Towanda Marble Factory.
(Nearly Opposite, the Ward Houee.)
(PRTv The subscriber hasjust opened the TO WAN
MARBLE FACTORY, where lie will be
mhhlli prepared to furnish Monuments and Tomb
Vm7a l:( 1 Stones, manufactured from the best qualities
•#!sL JUTLAND and ITALIAN MARBLE, and
wrought into such styles ;md designs a.s will
y-S&SI suit every variety of "taste.
' ~3y§ l>< ' rso " s wishing to make tlieir selections
"" can do so whenever in Towanda, by calling at
this New Establishment. 3 *
The superior quality of the stock, the artistical beauty
of the work, and the promptness with which orders will
be filled, wiil offer inducements to visit this new shop.
F. H. BALDWIN, Proprietor.
Towanda, July 26,1858.
KKKKRKS'CES.
WAVERt.V. TOWAVRA, PA.
Hon. Nathan Bristol, Prof. C. R. Coburn,
C. 11. Shepard. Cashier, Rev. Julius Foster'
R. G. ( 'rans, Merchant. H. S Mercur, Merchant,
| A1 pin tV: Doubleday, do. Montsinvcfl, 41
Rev. O. Crane. ' T. M. Woodruff, Sheriff
•' Win. Putnam, Col. A. M'Kean, Prot'y
" D. A. Shepard, Hon. D. Wilmot,
F. Tyler. Pres't. Bank. " J. C. Ad'.ms.
CHKMCXO. " Wm. El well.
G. . Buck, Esq. E. A. Parsons, Ed. Argus
V. E. PiolßL Ksq. K " °" Goodrich.Ed.Reporter.
(JTON ES FOR SALE—A Second Hand,
FJ No. 10, " Queen of the West'' COOKING STOVE
in good condition—also a Sheet-iron Air Tight STOVE
—will be soldi-heap. Apply at thisoffice. Nov.lt), 1858.
i; ZIN ES iN ALP AC A S in all gTffckl
f—m i jd to 12s a yard, at
MARSH A CO'S.
IY® RAI IS ior l ..ito;itiir, '<>r ' ; alc ''liojip
I Jut * FOX'S.
Sftoftio JttachCnc.
GROVER dt BAKER'S
CEt.KBR ATEII
Family Sewing Machines.
NEW STYLES—PRICES SSO TO $125.:
EXTRA CHARGE OF to FOR HEMMERS.
F. 8./"HANDLER, AokST, Moxtrosk ;
J. M. ROBINSON, LAKF.-?T., Elmiwa'.
——-
THESE MACHINES sew from twospools,
as purchased from the store, reqniring no re-wind
ing of thread ; they . Fell, Gather, and Stich in a
superior style, finishing each seam by their own opera
tion, without recourse to the hand-needle, as is required
by other machine*. They will do better cheaper
sewing than a seamstress, even if she works for one cent
an hour, and are, unquestionably, tlie best Machines in
the market for family sewing, on account of their simpli
city. durability, ease of management, and adaption to all
varieties of family sewing—exeeuting either heavy or fine :
work with equal'facility, and without special adjustment.
As evidence of the unquestioned superiority of their
Machines, the Grover 4 Baker Sewitig Machine Compa
ny beg leave to respectfully refer to the following
TESTIMONIALS.
" Having bad one of Grover 4 Baker's Machines in tny
family for nearly a year and a half, I take pleasure in
commending it as every way reliable for the purpose for
which it is designed—Family Sewing."— Afrs. Joshua
/,corill, wife of Rev. Dr. /.earit, Editor of JV. V. Inde
pendent.
" I confess myself delighted with yonr Sewing Machine,
which has been in my family for several months. Ft has
always l>een ready for duty, requiring no adjustment, and
is easily adapted to every variety of family sewing, by
simply changing the spools of thread."— Mrs. Elizabeth
Strickland, wife of Rev. Dr. Strickland, Editor of
X. Y. Christian Adrocate.
" After trying several good machines, 1 preferred
yours, on account of its simplicity, and the perfect ease
with which it is managed as well as the strength and du
rability of the seam. After long experience. I feel com
petent to speak in this manner, and to confidently recom
mend it for every variety of family sewing."— Mrs.E, R.
Spooncr, wife of the Editor of Brooklyn Star.
" I have used a Grover 4 Baker Machine for two years,
and I have found it adapted to all kinds'of family sewing,
from Cambric to Broadcloth. Garments have ls-en worn
without the giving away of a stitch. The Machine is
easily kept in order,and easily used — Mrs. A. R. I Chip
pie, wife of Rev. Geo. ll'hijrpie, Xew York.
'• Your Sewing Machine lias been in use in my family
the past two years, and the ladies request me to give
you their testimonials to its perfect adapt ness, as well as
labor-saving qualities in the performance of family and
household sewing Robert Roorman, Xew York.
" For several months we have used Grover 4 Baker's
Sewing Machine, and have come to the conclusion that
every lady who desires her sewing beautifully and quickly
done, would be most fortunate in possessing one of these
reliable and indefatigable "iron needle-women," whose
combined qualities of beauty, strength and simplicity,
are invaluable.— J. If. Morrts, daughter of Gen. Geo.
P. Morris, Editor of the Home Journal.
Extract of a letter from Thos. R. I,eavitt, an American
, gentleman, now resident in Sydney, New South Wales,
j dated January 12,1858 :
" I had a tent made in Melbourne, in 185.3, in which
there were over three thousand yards of sewing done with
| one of Grover 4 Baker's Machines, and a single seam of
j that has outstood all the double seams sewed by sailors
I with a needle and twine."'
" If Homer could be called up from his murky hades.be
l would sing the advent of Grover 4 Baker as a' more *■-
i nignant miracle of art than was ever Vulcan's smithy.
; He would denounce midnight shirt-making as " the dire
! I'ul spring of woes unnumbered."— Prof. Xorth.
> " I take pleasure in saying, that the Grover 4 Baker
Sewing Machine* have more than sustained mvexpertation.
I After trying and returning others,l have three of them in
operation in my different places, and, alter four year's
trial, have no fault to find.—/. H. Hammond, Senator of
South Carolina.
" My wife lias bad one of Grover 4 Baker's Sewing
j Machines for some time, and lam satisfied it is one of
, the ls-st labor-saving-machines that lias been invented. 1
| take much pleasure in recommending it to tlie public."—
I /. G. Hams, Governor of Tennessee.
'• It is a beautiful thing, and puts everybody into an
excitement of good humor. Were I a Catholic*. I should
insist upon Saints Grover 4 Baker having an eternal ho
liday in commemoration of their good deeds for humani
ty."— Cassias M. Clay.
'• I think it by far the best patent in use. This Machine
can be adapted from the finest cambric to the heaviest
c assimere. It sews stronger, faster, and more beautifully
than one can imagine. If mine could not be replaced,
money could not buy it ."—Mrs. J. G. Brown, :\ashvitle.
'Venn.
" It is si>eed)-, very neat, and durable in its work : is
easily understood and kept in repair. 1 earnestly recom
mend this Machine to all my a •quaintances.and others."—
Mrs. M. A. Forrest. Memphis, '/enn.
" \\ e find this Machine to work to our satisfaction, and
with pleasure recommend it to the public, as we believe
'be Grover 4 Baker to lie the best Sewing Machine in
use. — Deai y Brothers, Allison, Tenn.
'• If usedj expresly for family purposes with ordinarv
earo. 1 will wager they will last one " three wore years
and ten " and never get out of fix."'— John Eeskine.Xash
ville, Tenn.
" I have had yonr Machine for several weeks, and ain
perfectly satisfied that the work it does is the liest and
most beautiful that was ever made."— Maggie Aimison,
Xashvitle, Trim.
" I use my Machine upon coats, dressmaking, and fine
linen stitching, and the work is admirable—far better
than the liest hand-sewing, or any other machine F have
ever seen."— /.ucy R. Thompson, Xashvitle, Tenn.
" I find the work the strongest and most heiutiful I have
ever seen, made either by hand or machine,and regard
the Grover A Baker Machine as one of the greatest bless
ings to our sex- ' — Mrs. Taylor, Xashvitle, Tenn.
" I have one of Grover 4 Baker's Sewing Machines in
use in my family, and find it invaluable. I can confidently
recommend it to all persons in want of a machine."
(1. T. Thompson, Xashvitle, Tenn.
" I take pleasure in certifying to the utility of the
f,rover 4 Baker Sewing Machines. 1 have used one on al
most every description of work for months, and 1 lind it
much stronger and better in every respect than work done
by hand. — Mm. DAY. lYhteltr, Xashvitle, Tenn.
" I would be unwilling to dispose of my Grover 4 Raker
Machine for a large amount, could I not replace it again
at pleasure."— Mrs. H. G. Score!, Xashvitle. Tenn.
" Our two Machines, purchased from yon, do the work
of twenty young ladies. We with pleasure recommend
the Grover 4 Baker Sewing Machine to be the best in
use. ' — X. Stillman 4* Co., Memphis, Tenn.
" The Grover 4 Baker Sewing Machine works admira
bly. 1 think the stitch and work far superior totliat of
any Sewing Machine 1 ever saw. On fine work. I think
the Machine would be hard to be beat."—ll". J. Davie,
Memphis, T nn.
" I find the Machine easily managed, very durable, and
take pleasure in recommending it to all who wish conve
nience. economy and pleasure."— Mrs. /'. Titus, Mem
phi*, Tenn.
44 The Grover V Baker Sewing Machines have given
such satisfaction that we cheerfully recommend them to
all who wish a good and .substantial Sewing Machine. It
executes work with much care and speed, and more finely
than any other machine I have seen."—R.B.Mitch
el. Memphis, Tenn.
" 1 am happy to give my testimony in favor of Grover4
Baker's Sewing Machine, and or the perfect satisfaction it
gives in every respect. It sews neatly, and is by no means
complicated, and I prefer it to all otlier- 1 have -eon."—
Mrs. Bryan, wife of Re v. A. M. Bryan, Memphis,
J'enn.
" It affords me much pleasure to say that the Machine
works well ; and I do not hesitate to recommend it as
possessing all the advantages you claim for it. My wife
i- much pleased with it, and we take pleasure to certify
to this effect."— R. C. Brink ley, Memphis, Tenn.
"It gives me pleasure to find the Grover 4 Baker Sew
ing Machine giving so much satisfaction. 1 have it in con
stant use, and find it all that could he desired. It is the
most simple and durable machine in use, and 1 heartily
recommend it."—/'. .1/. IVhite, Memphis, Tenn.
" Having seen, examined, and used many other kind*
of Sewing Machines, I feel free to say that the Grover 4
Baker Machines are far superior to all others in use."—
M. Francois Seltz, Memphis, Tenn.
" I consider my machine invaluable, and would not
take five times its cost*, if 1 could not supply its place.
YY ith it 1 can do all my family sewing in about one lourtli
the time I could with my hands."— M. J. Scott .Xashvitle
T*nn.
AarSEND FOR A CIRCULAR.
A LOCAL AGENT WANTED.
/ ROLLING WOOD A LEY ERICH, BUR
\J VEYORS, ENGINEERS, AND DRAUGHTSMEN,
ru"'ll*''sifcX'H*ANMC S \T attel "' ProfeKionfclly as
HYDRAULIC ENGINEERS.
Execute ARCHITECTURAL. TOPOGRAPHIC, AND
MACHINE DRAWINGS,
and transact all business connected therewith, with neat
ness, accuracy and despatch.
OFFICE, with Collingwood Brothers, Jewelers, 13 Lake
ftrwt, KIiVtIUA, N. V.
F. COLLINGWOOD. O. LEV ERICH.
REFERENCES. S. Benjamin. Traev Beadle Flmira •
•""'•ley i .imp, Km,., tfwego ; Judge D. Boarilruan, ,
UlmcA * Feb. 7, D-3. 1
JHbcrllaiuous.
WHOLESALE &. RET AH.
Boot and Shoe Manufactory.
pi JOHN BEIDLEMJIN A CO
\j rr<pccttully inform the public (bat the* i '
the manufurtHirrot 1W Akl
'he 3d story of Beidlemm's RWir ,
Main |4 Bridge streets. where they are pre n „ H '"
every facility to furnish at Wholesale and Krtaifl i£' "*
and Shoes, of every description, of the very be'.t
a* and manufactured in the most workmanlike man, . '
Men's FrtncA Calf, Kip'and Coarse
and Shoes. Women's and Children's '*
Boots and Shoes, of ererf deserrpf^
By the case or single pair, dealers are parti,, ,l.o.
qnested to (rive u a call, as we believe with f „i r fj'f
we can furnish a better article at a LOWER* H \TK l
can lc obtained elsewhere. * '
REPAIRING, of all kinds, done wfth despatch i„ v
notice, in a workmanlike manner. '
We shall also keep on hand a large assortmen' nfrc.
THER and FINDINGS which will be sold at the 1
possible figures. °*ctf
CASH paid for Hides, Sheep Pelts, 4c., at the Hi 1~.
mnrfeet rates. J. BEIDLKM\N a oJ
Towanda, Dec. 22, is.'.s. "
M YER'SMILLs;
rpilE mnHfTsigned having purchased the ahove w 1,
1. known mills and attached to it a Steam Engine
also pot every thing connected with it in perfect reta".
with all the modern improvements now j n us*
class Flooring Mills—would respectfullr solicit the
tronage of the community—tomsthig that the repetHul
the mill has heretofore ts,nie may not suffer in the bsnf
of the new firm. It shall be our aim to do aft ,, r L
trusted to 11s promptly and in the Iwst possible rn rm*
Customers from a distance may rely upon having th"'
work done at once, so as to make hut one trip"
Mr. FROST will continue to give his own (WMonj!
tention to the business at the mill.
CASH paid for all kinds of GRAIN'; also Flour M'O
and Feed for sale at the lowest market prices.
MYER, FROST A CO
ISAAC WVRH J. t>. FItOST . '
North Tcwaxpa, Oct. G. MSB.
DENTIST!
DR. G. S. PECK, Surgeon and Mechani
cal Dentist, being permanently located in Towanila
, tenders his professional services to its citizen*. Ki>eri.
attention given to FILLING and CLEANSING DFctY
ED TEETH, also EXTRACTING and ARRAVGIV'
IRREGULAR TEETH IN CHILDREN. Teeth iniert
ed on pivot ; also gum and plain incorruptible teeth
monnted on gold, silver, cheoplastic and Slavtom ba*.-
from one to an entire set, in the most artistic manner
known to the profession.
All the above operations will be performed wPh
THOROUGH PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE ofhiibusi
ness. and duty to his patient.
Office over E. T. Fox's Store. No. 1, Brick Row. E n .
trance, first door on Fine street.
X. I>. Produce taken in part payment for dental ope
rations at its market price.
July 30. 1858.
Patronize a Home Enterprize!
A Kook-Biiidery in Towanda!
\"I7E would respectfully announce to our friend* and
V V the public generally, that we have connected with
I our Printing Office and Book 4 Stationery Store, a P];n
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 hinders
in the I'nited States, we flatter ourselves that we ran give
universal satisfaction both in workmanship and price
Therefore we present to the public the strongest assuran
j res 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, i'eriodi
-1 cals, Law and School Books, to order or pattern in
j French, Italian, German and English si vie; in
Vclrct, Silk, Cloth, Leather and Paper.
| upon the most reasonable rates, for CASH, or ready pay
jgwrGive us a trial.
Particular attention given to re-binding Books. AH
i work warranted to be properly executed.
Mir Plain and Fancy Paper Boxes made to order.
Jan 1,1838. E. A. PARSONS.
BOOKS &. STATIONERY!
attention of the public is requested to the very
; general nd excellent assortment always on hand at the
Argus Book and Stationery Store, first building north of
the Ward House. Call and examine our stock.
EAGLE FOUNDRY!
MACHINE SI IOP F
Atrain in Motion !
THE Subscrihtr linvintr purchased the ahove
works, situated at the lower end of town, near the
Canal Basin of the Barclay Rail Road Co., (the same es
tablishment formerly carried on by I-amoreux. Hal! A
1 Russell.) and having employed a competent set of work
: men. is now prepared to execute orders for Casting* or
Machinery of almost any kind. He also manufacture*
; a variety of Cook. Parlor and Office stoves. He re<pect
■ fullys olicits a share Y>f public patronage.
Towanda. Sept. s, ls>sß. ). D. BARTLKTT.
New Store! New Prices!
IT. XV. NOBLE,
■\o. 5, Brick Row. Towanda,
ViniOLESALE k RETAIL LIQUOR
s y DEALER, now offers to the public a well selected
' stock of Wines, Liquors, Tobacco, Havana and Domestic
Cigars. Consisting in part of the following:
BRANDIES.— Hennessey, Otard. Cognac, and Pupuj.
GlNS—Holland. Rose, and Sclicidam Schnapps.
BUMS.-- Santa Cruz. Jamaica, and New England.
WHISKEYS.—Bourbon, Scotch, Mouongehala. Old
Crow, and (Md Rye.
WINES.—-Champaigne, Claret. Sherry. Madeira, Bur
gundy, Port, Muscat, Malaga, Domestic. French cor
j dials of all brands.
CIGARS.—La Victoria, Washington. Light Guard*,
j Rio Kondo. Henry Clay, i.a Fontica, La Isabella, La Hot
| d'Cuhana, I'rineipe, Vara, Principe.
TOBACCO.— A good assortment of Cut, Chewing. Sw
' king and Manufactured Tobacco of various brand*. 1 Ci
which will be sold at the lowest prices for Cash, of to
prompt payers. All kinds oi produce taken in exchange
for Goods.
X. B. A large lot of Jugs, Demijohns, and lxttlca of all
sizes for sale.
Towanda, Feb. 22, 1859.
DOUGLAS ELECTED!
1" HE MAN that makes the TIN AND SHEET IRO*
WARE at the EAGLE WORKS, is supposed by hi
j admiring friends to he the best looking man. and the I**'
| workman in Tin and Sheet iron of any man in thi* region
lof country. Tin Ware made by him is warranted net •"
: leak sund. He is always on hand, like a thousand ofhrici,
|to make work to order,or do HOUSE JOBBING-**
Troughs, Conductors and Roofing, or to,exhibit a larf*
J variety of
STOV K S ,
For cooking with Coal or Wood,or Parior. Office or Shp
Stoves made at the above works. But if von wish to (I**
orders for CASTING OR MACHINE WORK, call at the
other end of the same establishment where yon can PJ®"
1 cure anything you want in the line of AGRICI'LTI
IMPLEMENTS with late improvements, such a* '
Cultivators, Corn Shellers, Cutting Boxes. Horse and i 5
j Powers, 4c., or any kind of Casting in Brass, Iron
! Composition ; or Machine Work and Repairing m
! and workmanlike manner. CASH paid for Old P**)
| or Brittania. 0. P. BAHTl.ttt-
Towanda, Jan. 5,1859.
GEO. 1 r. BUNTING.
RESPECTFULLY informs his former customer*
the public generally, that he has removed his
TAILOR'S SHOP,
I To one door south of Tracy 4 Moore's store and imme
diately opposite D. C. Mali's Stove and Tin Store H*' B /
He flatters himself that from his long experience in , "
I siness lie will be able to please all who may favor #1
; with their custom. Owing to the Itnr pressure in the ' •
j ncy market, he will make Coats from f'l 50 to tf cOei'
I and otlier work in proportion for READY PAY• .
j Country Produce in payment, will not be rrfur
1 ffered. Towanda. March 20. .
ARE YOU INSURED?
Susquehanna Mutual Insurance
TOWANDA, BRADFORD COUNTY, PA.
THIS Company insures against loss or onni
age by Fire. Dwelling houses, Furniture YYart' 1 "!'
ses. Stores and Merchandize, 4c., ou the most reason
terms.
DIBECTORS.
H. W. TRACY, ALLEN M'KEAN.
JOHN F. LONG, GUY TRACY,
EZRA HOLCOMB, JOB KIRBY.
JUSTUS LEWIS, DANIEL BAILEY,
ISAAC MYER. YVM KINGSI.KY
PRECEPTOR FORBES,
ALLEN M'KEAN. Vice President ; J
COMB, Secretary: LA PORTE, MASON 4 (O. Tn
yx Til ACT OF LEMON, UOSK VAV
i J 11. LA, and A humid, at