Amur's Bcpnttmcut.
About Deep and Shallow Plowiug.
"EDS. RURAL R — I'm in trouble—in f..ct nl
most driven to tk-spnir. Only tl.ink of it ;hi re
I have been the last ten years—}<-, for inj
v. hole life time, in fact, under the iinpreseion
that deep plowing: was one of tho essential re
quisites of pood farmiup. A tinp upon th s
impression I have been for the last ten year
gradually deepening my soil, by plowing a I t
tie deeper each time, till I have got ilow n nine,
ten and oven twelve inches deep, otiil stiil goinjr
down. 1 have pot this impression by reading
such agricultural papers and books as I could
get hold of—by listening to the teachings of
our best farmers, and I often think of the say
ing of " Poor Richard " to
" Plow deep while sluggards sleep.
And you'll have e irn to sell and keep."'
I commenced on a piece of land that had
been farmed on the skinning system, by plow
ing four or Sve inches deep, and, as I said he
fore, I have been plowing deeper and deeper,
and as my crops hare been gradually improv
ing from year to year, I fancied it was owing,
in a measure, at least, to deeper plowing.—
Judge of nty surprise then, Mr. Editor, on
reading the following in your issue for March
26th from " * " of Tnimansbnrg, N. V.:—"On
a large proportion of land in our State, deep
plowing for corn is not advantageous. Experi
ence, and the well known fact that the roots
of corn are always foutid near the surface, de
monstrate it."
You may believe those two little sentences
set me to thinking—this is, after I got a little
over my amazement,so I could think. I thought
if those sentences were true, that after all the
labor bestowed, the horse flesh wasted in pi <w
ing deep, that like enough I had been injuring
my land instead of benefiting if. I began to
think whether it was a " fact that the roots
of corn are always found near the surface.'' I
thought of plowing up corn stubble the other
day for oats, and while so doing I stopped rnv
team to rest, and sat down on the plow beam
to rest myself. While seated there I amused
myself by pulling np corn stubbles and exam
ining the roots, noticing how very numerous
and long they were and how they spread out
in every direction, and they descended down
even to the bottom of the furrow. That was
before I had read the article referred to, and
my conclusion then was, that there was evidence
in favor of deep plowing for those roots ran
down at least ten inches. Was my conclusion
wrong ? That is the question that puzzles
me.
I looked anxionsly for the next RURAL, hop
ing to find something in it to help me out of
my great qnandarv. But, alas ! in the next
RURAL I find the following, which, instead of
helping me out of tny difficulty, serves to cast
still greater gloom over the " spirit of my
dreams."
"W.J. F.," in speaking on this subject,
says : "In practice, we often see the farmer,
who inverts only the small portion of his farm
which lies near the surface, reaping larger crops
and with more profit than his neighbor who in
verts his farm a good way down towards the
center. The hard subsoil, miring in winterand
and baking in summer, is not, after all, just the
right food for plants. He finds, too late, that
he has turned his farm upside-down, and luck)
is he who docs not find himself turned oft be
fore he can get it " right side up " once more."
Now, Mr. Editor, is there any hope for me?
Can you say anything to give me the lea-t en
couragement ? Is there any soil that will hear
deep plowing ? and if so, what kind of soil is
it ? I hardly dare plow any more till I hear
from yn. Do write "* " and have him tell us
what soil, if any, to plow deep. I shall be in
a perfect acrony of suspense till I know. And,
by the way, I wish while you are about it.you
would urge upon your correspondents general
ly, the necessity, in relating their " experience'"
and experiments, of giving as precisely as pos
sible. the nature and characteristics of the soil
operated upon and written about. By so do
ing readers would be much betterable to judge
whether encli treatment would answer their
own case. To net on this hint, I will begin by
saying that I am working fine plain land : soil
a sandy gravglly loain ; what few stones there
are, are mostly " odbble stones." The subsoil
is pretty much the same as the surface soil,
except the vegetable matter.
This question of deep or shallow plowing,
is one of vast importance to every farmer, for
no man will be fool enough to plow twilve or
sixteen inches deep, after he finds it is ju.-t as
well or better to plow only four. It seems to
me that the question might be solved to a de
monstration on particular soils. I have no
idea from what little I know of " hard pan
subsoil, that crops would he particularly bene
fited by bringing any quanti'y into immediate
contact with them. Nor would I recommend
bringing much of any kind of subsoil np at a
time. " Little by little" him been my motto
and practice. JOHN F. OvEXsmnr.
Athena. Bradford Co., Pa., 1853.
CI.KAN MILKING. —Tt is sometimes forgotten
that the last gill of milk drawn from the cow's
under is the best part of every milking.—
Careful experiments made in England show,
(according to a report lately published) that
" the quantity of cream obtained from the last
drawn cup from most cows, exceeds that of the
first in the proportion of twelve to one." The
difference in tlie quality also is considerable.
Hence, a person who carelessly leaves but half
a pint of milk undrawn, loses in reality about
as much cream as would be afforded by six or
eight pints at the beginning ; and loses, too,
that part of the cream which gives the rich
ness and high flavor to his butter.
A Goon OUT-DOOR WHITEWASH —Take un
slaked lime and put it into a bucket with
about as much water as will be required in use.
Then throw in about half a pound of tallow
for a peck offline. As the lime slakes, the
heat will melt the tallow, when it is to be
thoroughly stirred in—the stirring to be re
peated frequently during use it any grease
rises to the surface. No definite experiments
have been made to determine the exact weight
of tallow for a given weight of lime Impure
or rancid lard, oil, or other grease, may be
used instead of tallow. The philosophy of the
process is, that the oily material incorporated
into the whitewash will prevent - its being dis
solved by rains. Any further definite informa
tion respecting this or other preparations,
which the readers of the American Agriculturist
can present, will gladly received.
OSSIFICATION AND PETRlFACTlON—Figurative
ly speaking, when a man's heart ossifies, that
is turns to lone, he dies at once ; but if it
p>{rifi't, that it, turns to stuiu, he invariably
j ves too long for any useful purpose.
HSfsteUaiteous.
PORTER'S DRUG STORE IS FULL
PR. PORTER'S CHEMICAL ST"RS IS FUEL !
PR. PORTER'S APOTHECARY STORE IS FULL 1
PR. PORTER S OFFICE IS FULL !
OF ALL KINDS OF EVERYTHING !
OF EVERYTHING OF ALL KINDS !
OF EVERYTHING FOR EVERYBODY !
1 OF EYERYBODY-FOR ALL THINGS !
CHOICE PERFUMERY AND I ANCT GOODS !
CHOICE GOODS AND FANCY PERFUMERY!
1 CHOICE TOILET ARTICLES A FRAGRANT WATERS
ROSE, VERBENA, COLOGNE, BAY A LAVENDER !
TWINE FOR BROOM MAILERS !
TWINE FOR MAKING BROOMS!
TWINE FOR TYING BROOMS !
GLASS, LEAD. ZINC, OIL AND PUTTY *.
VARNISH, BRONZE. GOLD AND SILVER LEAF!
VERMILLION, OCHRE, UMBER, GREENS A BLACKS!
GOOD BURNING FLUID AND CAMPHENE !
GOOD FLUID AND CAMPHENE FOR BURNING !
GOOD FOR BURNING—CAMPHENE AND FLUID !
IMPROVED—NON-EXPLOSIVE—FOR GAS !
FLOWER. FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS !
FRESH TEA. OLD COFFEE A>*D 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. SNELIiS, FLIES AND LINES !
COSMETICS, 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, YARA AND PRINCIPE CIGARS!
TRUSSES, INSTRUMENTS AND SUPPORTERS !
COAL OIL. SPERM OIL AND OIL FOR MACHINES !
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS, FOR MEDICINE!
i BEAUTIFUL LAMPS FOR FLUID OR KEROSENE!
' DYE WOODS, DYE STUFFS .V FLAVORING EXT'S !
: TIN) TUBES. SYRUPS, SPIRITS, A 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 OF THE WARD HOUSE.
MEDICAL ADVICE GIVEN GRATUITOUSLY,
AT THE OFFICE IN THE DRUG STORE, BY
I) R. PORTE R !
THIS IS TNK " ESTABIJISHMENT
I vOir-ie you can find a very fine assnrtuu-nt of
W\TCHKS AND JEWELRY of all descriptions, al-o a
','ood .lock of CLOCKS, prices ranging from 10 shillings
up. and warranted to give good satisfaction or no sale.
I mi also agent for the sale of D. E. LENT'S celebrated
Barometers, which every farmer should always have. Pri
ces from I- to f'JO, according to finish REPAIRING
done as usual in a neat and workmanlike manner and war
ranted. WM. A. CHAMBERLIN.
N. !!. The person that took a Breast Pin from my shop.
July 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.
To wand#. Nov. 24, 18.58. TV. A. C.
JEWELRY! JEWELRY! JEWELRY
A. M. Warner's
A'eir ij- Splendid Jewelry Store, one door north
of Potions Drug Store,
r*. HAS just been opened with thelargestand
_ Jjvk most choice stock of FASHIONABLE
2JEWELRY evernffercd to a discriminating
—i jl public. Indeed, he can safely say that with
. yffy. 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
lit- 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
a far less attractive stock, he has enjoyed so large a share
of public patronage .Matters himself that the immense in
n-ease of Goods he now offers, which have been bonglitso
much inore advantageously, will enable him to increase
he gem ions 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.
#J-THK 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 to wn.
Towiind i, September 24, 155.
Gilt and Rosewood Mouldings!
A LARGE ASSORTMENT, for Portrait and Picture
Frames, Looking Glasses—Looking Glass Plates .and
Fieach Picture Glass of all sizes. Frames anil Isxikiug
Glasses made to order, at prices to suit the times.
UW Ready made coffins, of fine finish, and different
sizes, with a good hearse,ready at all times. Low prices
and terms easy.
Towonda. Oct. 20.1858. CHEATER WELLS.
COLE AND LITER LEATHER, ar
&JL'KWFI.L'P. cor. Main A Br'dge rt. Patten's
i..vt Nov. ''4.
iHfsrdianroug.
PATTON & PAYNE,
Wo. 4, Fr.tton's Slock, Towanda, Fa.,
Have recently added largely to their stork of
DRUGS & MEDICINES,
CHEMICALS,
FAMILY GROCERIES.
They also have constantly on hand
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS,
FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES.
FRESH CAMPHENE,
At the lowest rates, and BURNING FLUID, of superior
quality, manufactured expressly for the gas-jet Fluid
I.amps. They also keep all the I'opular
PATENT MEDICINES,
of the day. Every article going from this store is war
ranted as" represented, and if any prove different, they
will be cheerfully taken back, and the monev refunded.
J G. PATTON.
Towanda, Feb. 1,1859. Dr. E. D. PAYNE.
Uusfnrss Carta.
DR CIIAS. M.TURNER, PHYSICIAN
<5- SURGEON, offers his professional services to
the inhabitants of Towanda and vicinity. Office and res
idence in the dwelling recently occupied by 11. BOOTH,
Ssq., one door north of the Episcopal Church, ou Maine
Etreet.
E. OVERTON, JR 0. n. MONTANYE.
OVERTON A MONTANYE, APT OR.
KEYS A T LA IV —Office in Union Block, former
ly occupied by .las. Macfaklank.
H. J. MADILI, P. D. MORROW.
M A DILL & MORROW, A TTORNE YS
A .V/) COUNSELLORS A T LA IV, —Office
over Mercur's Store. Towanda, Pa.
Towanda, April 2, 18. n-45-tf
DR. E. H.MASON, PHYSICIAN AND
SURGEON, offers his professional services to the
people of Towanda and vicinity. Office at his residence
on I'ine street, where he can always be found when not
professionally engaged.
EL B. PARSONS, ATTORNEY AT
!• LA IV, TROY, Bradford Co., Pa. Office over V.
M. A H. F. Long's store. Aug- 7,156.
HENRY B. M'KEAN, ATTORNEY
AT J..UV, TOWANDA, PA.; will pay prompt
attention to business entrusted to him. Collections made
on reasonable terms, with prompt remittances. ootlt
SMITH, having returned to
-Li Towanda, has opened a Law Office over Mercur's
Store. Dec. T. M 57.
TH* N WILTON, /)/•;;V
- located in Tuvrandi.
OFFICE one door sout h of BaileyANevcns'.
Towanda, Feb. 19,1859.
TOWANDA FOUNDRY.
FPIIK subscriber continues to carry on the
-1- 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 hand or make to
order Plows, Stoves, Mill Irons, Sleigh Shoes, Wagon-
Boxes, and any article of cast iron that may lie 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 he repaired much
cheaper. Please rail and examine before purchasing else
where. Old cast iron and Grain taken in payment
Don't mistake the place—one door eastof Mercur's Block.
Bi~ 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 CARMAN.
Towanda, Oct. 22, 1856.
NEW TIN SHOP!
r PIIE undersigned respectfully informs his friends and
X the public generally, that iie has opened a new
TIN WARE A SHEET IRON ESTABLISHMENT
in the Foundry, first door below Mercur's Store, where
lie is prepared to conduct the business in ail its various
[ branches.
Tin Ware and House Spouting of ail kinds, made to or-
I der, on short notice. Stoves of various styles constantly
| for sale. Particular attention paid to Jobbing. Old Iron,
I Copper and Brass taken in exchange for goods.
June 1, is.-. JOH NO ARM AN.
fIVOW IS THE TIME
TO GET
MELAINOTYPES & AMBROTYPES CHEAP !
G. H. WOOD
Has reduced his prices of oil kinds of
Pictures with Cases, 23 per cent.
Frames of all kinds kept on hand also at reduced pri
ces. Good Cases with Melainotypes, 75 cents ; ail other
kinds in proportion. Rooms open at all hours. Pictures
taken in all kinds of weather (except lot children.) All
work warranted.
Towanda. July 27.1*58.
TOWANDA CABINET WAREHOUSE
CHESTER WELLS would
respectfully inform his friends and the
-Ni public that lie is now receiving at his old
stand one door north of Laportc, Mason & Co.'s banking
house, a large and extensive assortment of
Sofas, Mahocrany Chairs, of various patterns,
Rosewood and Mahogany Side and Centre Tallies,
Dining, Tea and 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 'c do.
of walnut and mahogany ; Cradles, Cribs, Wardrobes,
Cupboards, Looking glasses, Ac.
*3-COFFINS, or every size and quality, and will at
tend on all occasions when required.
The public are invited to examine my assortment before
purchasing elsewhere,as I will sell eheaperthan any other
establishment in Northern Pennsylvania.
Towanda, August 8, 1855.
THE OLD STAND
STILL IN OPERATION!
■ THE subscriber would announce
to the public that he has now on
hand, and will make to order all
kinds of CABINET FURNITURE,
such as Sofas, Divans.Lounges,Cen
tre, Card, Dining and Breakfast Ta
ble. Mahogany, Walnut, Maple and
Cherry Bureaus, Stands of various
kinds. Chairs and Bedsteads ofevery
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 in any other Ware
room in the country.
READY-MADE COFFINS, on hand on the most rea
sonable terms. A good HEARSE will fie furnished on
Funeral occasions. JAMES MACKINBON.
Towanda, January 1. 1857.
SUSQUEHANNA COLLEGIATE IN
STITUTE.—The fifteenth term of the above school
commenced TUESDAY. March 19.
Tuition, fuel and light, and board in the Institute, from
$34 to $3B per terra of lourteen weekß.
Fuel and contingent e.X|euses payable in advance.
Washing 38 cents per dozen.
g3"No scholar taken for leas than half a term.
April, 6, 1859.
LADIES' DOE GAUNTLETTS— The
"Ptecoloaitii Style.'' has been received, and is now
fer tale at tfcs * kKTSTQNE fit
ifcfscrUancotts.
Great Western Insurancedt Trust Co.
AND THE
Partners Union Insurance Company, of
ATHENS, FINN,
HAVING 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. Bv this arrangement the income of the
Great Western Insurance & Trust Company will be large
ly augmented, and over $130,000 added to its Assets, of
which $lOO,OOO is in First Mortgages, with bonds, bear
ing ; 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.
its-A continuence of public patronage is respectfully
solicited.
CHAS. C. LATHOP, President.
WM. DARLING, Vice-President.
C. N. SHIPMAN. Id Vice-President.
JAMES WRIGHT, Sec. and Trtas.
C. S. RUSSELL, Ass't Secretary.
DIRECTORS :
CHAS.C. LATHROP, DANIEL L. COLLIER,
JOHN C. HUNTER, E. TRACY.
ISAAC HAZLKHURST, FRANCIS TYLER,
CIIAS. HARLAN, C- N. SHIPMAN.
J. R. M'CURDY, THUS. L. GILLESPIE,
Hon. WM. DARLING, JAMES B. SMITH,
ALEX. WHILLDIN. J. J- BLOCl T M.
11. B. McKEAN, Agent, Towanda.
March, 28, 1859.
FOUNTAtN Mm,
LeHaysville, Fa.
IMIE Subscriber still continues to keep the
. above named public house at Le Raysville, and h;w
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 furnish ample accommodation to ail
who may call and try him. Stop and sec.
O. W. NORTHROP.
Le Raysville, March 8,18/, 9.
TT. TY M'KEAX,
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT, at Towan
da. Pa., for the following reliable Companies :
Farmer's Union Insurance Co. . Athens, Pa.
Capital , $200,000.
Slate Mutual Insurance Co. . Harrisburg, Pa.
Capital, $200,000.
Girard Insurance Co. . . . Philadelphia, Pa
Capital, $300,000.
Great Western Insurance Co. • Philadelphia
Towanda. July 14, 1858.
TOWANDA HARDWARE, CUTLERY
IRON AND STOVE STORE.
\ Wholesale and Retail Denier
ft n" T "ri"if"l'll '" Hardware and Stoves, Iron
J n wi) a !liT*jggand Nails, Sash, Glass, Paints
Oils, House Trimmings—
T| > MI in " ri, I jajßw ill kindsofCarriage trimmings,
pi |!!|!'!|ijl! 11 i| [ji'iiMWfflScnt Cloths and Laces. Carriage
BliSUlSnlkey and Seat Springs. Car
penters" and Joiners' Planes,
" nt l' er Tools—Cross Cut, Mill
s—j—Tjfrj * and Circular Saws, Blacksmith
yej Tools, Bellows, Anvils, Vices,
=s == •* Hammers and Screw Plates,
Axes. Broad Narrow, Lath and Hand Hatchets—Cable,
Log. Trace and llaltr, Chains, Crowbars, Picks, Shovels
and Spades.
POCKETAND TABLE CUTLERY—Shears and Scis
sors, Edge Tools of all kinds, Bra-sand Enameled Kettles,
Shovel and Tongues. Spoons and Ladles, Tubs and I'ails,
Mops and Washboards, and all other kinds of house-keep
ing implements.
"Tn the HARDWARE line, Brass, Brittanin, Jappaned
and Plain Tin Ware, single or in setts. Bar. Band. Scroll
and IT p Iron, Steel of all kinds. Nail Rods, Ac. Puntps,
I.ead Pipe and all the necessary 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
and greatest variety of
STOVES
Stores 25 per cent, less than usual for Cash,
or Grain of the highest market prices.
Coal and Wood Conking, Coal and Wood Parlor, Dining-
Rootu, Six Plate and Cylinder, ever brought into Northern
Pennsylvania or Southern New York ; all of which we
lire now prepared to sell at wholesale or retail, at RS low
rates, and on as good TERMS as can be found this side of
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
15 per cent, less than any of them, which advantage we
shall offer to any who will favor us with a call before pur
chasing elsewhere.
A large quantity of Tin ware, Stove Pipe and Elbows
always on hand, wholesale and retail. AH kinds of Job
Whrk done to order, on short notice and warranted.
Don't mistake the place to buy STOVES and HARD
WARE cheap—one door South of Tracy A Moore's, and
Powell's new block on Main street, in the new Wood
Building, lettered all oner.
Grain and Country Produce, old Iron, Brass, Brittania
and Copper, Dried Fruit of all kinds, Feathers aud Bees
wax wanted for goods.
10,000 Sheep Pelts wanted, for which the highest price
n CASH will be paid.
SAT No credit given over four months, and all hav
ing accounts or notes over due had better call and pay
immediately, if they wish to save cost.
Towanda, October 13, 1858.
H. A. BURBANK'S BAKERY
One Door North of the TYard House.
TOWANDA, PA.
A 17 HERE you can find a constant supply of Bread. Rusk,
\ \ Crackers, Cookies, Jumbles, and ail kinds of Fancy
Cakes.
aT OYSTERS furnished by the quart or keg, or cook
ed to order.
rr Particular attention paid to filling orders for parties
Returning our sincere thanks for the liberal patronage
bestowed upon us during the past year, and hoping by
close application to business to merit a continuance of the
9amc, we remain as ever, your humble servant,
March 16,1857. H. A. IU'RBANK.
I BUFFALO ROBES.—Two lz. Buffalo
J Robes, just received and for side cheap, at
N. v. UJBM. POWELL'S KEYSTONE STORE.
BARCLAY R R. A COAL COMPANY.
—Retail prices of Coal at Towanda per ten ;
Ll'Mr COAL. SMITH COAL.
By the single ton $2,25. $2,00.
After the first of 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
road Company, in Patton's Block,corner of Main A Bridge
Streets, (second story); also at the store of O. I). BART
LETT. JAMES MACFARLAXE,
Towanda, Nov. 24,1868. Gen'l Superintendent.
TOMB STONES AND MONUMENTS.
Towanda Marble Factory.
(Nearly Opposite the Ward Houee.)
# The subscriber has just opened the TOWAN
DA MARBLE FACTORY, where lie will be
prepared to] furnish Monuments and Tomb
Stones, manufactured from the bet qualities
of RUTLAND and ITALIAN MARBLE, and
wrought into such styles and designs as will
suit every variety of taste.
—AsS Persons wishing to make their selections
can do so whenever in Towanda, by calling at
I this New Establishment.
The superior quality of the stock, the artistlcal beauty
of the work, and the promptness with which orders will
be filled, will offer inducements to visit this new shop.
F. H. BALDWIN, Proprietor.
Towanda, July 26, 1858.
REFERENCES.
W A VERT. V. TOWANDA, FA.
Hon. Nathan Bristol, Prof. C. R.Coburn,
C. H. Shepard, Cashier, Rev. Julius Foster,
It. G. Crans, Merchant, H.S Mercur, Merchant,
Alpin A Doubleday, do. Montanyes, "
Itev. O. Crane, T. M. Woodruff, Sheriff,
" Wm. Putnam, Col. A. M'Kean, Prot'y,
" D. A. Shepard, Hon. I). Wilinot,
F. Tyler. Pres't. Bank. •' J.C. Advms.
cnEMiNO. " " Wm. El well,
G. W . Buck, Esq. E. A. Parsons, Ed. Argns.
WYPOX. E. O. Goodrich,Ed.Reporter.
V. E. Piollet, Esq.
O r(J\ LS FOR SALE.—A Second Hand,
kj) No. 10, " Queen of the West'' COOKING STOVE,
in good condition—also a Sheet-iron Air Tight STOVE
—will be sold cheap. Apply at this office. N0v.10, 1858.
BGrrtlA/IN LS <fc ALPACAS iu all grades
from lt'Jd to 12s a yard, at
MARSH A CO S.
jp^XTRACIS for flavoring, for sale cheap
Sbrtolng iHacfifnr.
GROVER dL BAKER'S
CELEBRATED
Family Sewing Machines.
NEW STYLES—FRICES $5O TO $125.
EXTRA CHARGE OF $5 FOR HEMMERB.
F. B. CHANDLER, AGENT, MONTROSE ;
J. M. ROBINSON, LAKE-ST., ELMIRA.
THESE MACHINES sew from two spools.
as purchased from the store, requiring no re wind
ing of thread; they Hem. Fell, Gather, and Stich in a
superior style, finishing each seam by tlieir own opera
tion, without recourse to the hand-needle, as Is required
by other machines. They will do better and cheaper
sewing than a seamstress, even if she works for one cent
an hour, and are, unqnestionably, the 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—executing either heavy or fine
work with equal facility, and without special adjustment.
As evidence of the unquestioned superiority of their
Machines, the Grover A Baker Sewing Machine Compa
ny beg leave to respectfuliy refer to the foliowing
TESTIMONIALS.
" Having had one of Grover A Baker's MRChines in my
family for nearly a year and a half, T take pleasure in
commending it as every way reliable for the purpose for
which it is designed— Family Sewing."— Mrs. Joshua
Leavilt, tcife of Rev. Dr. Leavit, Editor of N. I'. Inde
pendent.
" I confess myself delighted with yonr Sewing Machine,
which has been in my family for several months. It has
always been 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
N. Y. Christian Advocate.
" 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 Icel com
petent to speak in this manner, anil to confidently recom
mend it for every variety of family sewing."— Mrs.E. li.
Spoon er, wife of the Editor of Brooklyn Star.
" I hare used a Grover St Baker Machine for two years,
and I have found it adapted to all kinds'of family sewing,
I from Cambric to Broadcloth. Garments have been worn
: without the giving away of a stitch. The Machine is
easily kept in order,and easily used.- Mrs. A. B.lVhip
pie, wife of Rev. Geo. H'hipple, jVeto York.
'•Yonr Sewing Machine has been in use in my family
the past two years, and the ladies request me to give
you their testimonials to its perfect adaptness, as well as
labor-saving qualities in the performance of family and
household sewing,— Robert Boorman, New York.
" For several months wc have used Grover St 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 anil indefatigable "iron needle-women," whose
combined qualities of beauty, strength and simplicity,
are invaluable J. YV.'Morris, daughter of Gen. Geo.
P. Morris, Editor of the Home Journal.
Extract of a letter from Tlios. R. Leavitt, an American
gentleman, now resident in Sydney, New South Wales,
dated January 12, 1858 ;
" I had a tent made in Melbourne, in 1853, in which
there were over three thousand yards of sewing done with
one of Grover St Baker's Machines, and a single seam of
that has outstood all the double seams sewed by sailors
with a needle and twine."
" If Homer could be called up from his murky hades,lie
would sing the advent of Grover St Baker as a more be
nignant miracle of art than was ever Vulcan's smithy.
He would denounce midnight shirt-making as "the dire
ful spriug of woes unnumbered."— Prof. North.
" I take pleasure in saying, that the Grover A Baker
Sewing Machines have more than sustained myexpertation.
After trying and returning others,l have three of them in
operation in my different places, and, after four year's
trial, have no fault to find—J. H. Hammond, Senator of
! South Carolina.
" Mv wife has had one of Grover A Baker's Sewing
Machines for some time, and I am satisfied it is one of
the best labor-saving-machines that has been invented. 1
take much pleasure in recommending it to the public."—
J. G. Harris, 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 A Baker having an eternal ho
liday in commemoration of their good deeds for humani
ty."— Cassins M. Clay.
" I think it by far the best patent in use. This Machine
can he adapted from the finest cambric to the heaviest
cassimere. 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, ixashville,
7'enn.
"It is speedy, very neat, and durable in its work; is
easily understood and kept in repair. learnestly recom
mend this Machine to all my acquaintances,and others."—
.Mrs. M. A. Forrest, Memphis, 7enn.
He find this Machine to work to our satisfaction.and
with pleasure recommend it to the public, as we lielieve
the Grover A Baker to tie the best Sewing Machine in
use. '— Deaty Brothers, Allison, Tenn.
" If used} expressly for farnih- purposes with ordinary
car'. 1 will wager they will last one " three score years
and ten ." and never get out of Wx.' 1 - John Erskine,Nash
ville, Tenn.
" I have had your Machine for several weeks, and am
perfectly satisfied that the work it does is the best ami
most beautiful that was ever made."— Maggie Aimison,
Nashville, Tenn.
" I use my Machine upon coats, dressmaking, and fine
linen stitching, and the work is admirable—far better
than the best hand-sewing, or any other machine I have
ever seen."-— Eucy B. Thompson, Nashville, Tenn.
" I find the work the strongest and most beautiful I have
ever seen, made cither by hand or machine, and regard
the Grover A Baker Machine as one of the greatest bless
ings to our sex " — Mrs. Taylor, Nashville, Tenn.
" I have one of Grover A Baker's Sewing Machines in
u=e in my family, and find it invaluable. I can confidently
recommend it to all persons in want of a machine."—
G. T. Thompson, Nashville. Tenn.
" I take pleasure in certifying to the utility of the
Grover A Baker Sewing Machines. 1 have used one on al
most every description of work for months, and I find it
much stronger and better in every respect than work done
by hand. — Airs. IJ.H . II heeler, Nashville, Tenn.
'• I would lie unwilling to dispose of my Grover A Baker
Machine for a large amount, could I not replace it again
at pleasure."— Mrs. H. G. Score!, Nashville, Tenn.
" Our two Machines, purchased from you, do the work
of twenty young ladies. We with pleasure recommend
the Grover A Baker Sewing Machine to be the best in
use."— N. Stdlman A Co., Memphis, Tenn.
" The Grover A Baker Sewing Machine works admira
hlv. I think the stitch and work tar superior to that of
any Sowing Machine I ever saw. On fine work. I think
the Machine would be hard to be beat."—ll". J. Davie,
.Memphis, T mi.
" I find the Machine easily managed, very durable, and
take pleasure in recommending it to all who wish conve
nience, economy and pleasure."— Mrs. F. Titus, Mem
phis, Tenn.
" The Grover A 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."— Mrs. R.B.Mitch
el, Atemphis, Tenn.
" I ant happy to give my testimony in favor of GroverA
Baker's Sewing Machine, and of the perfect satisfaction it
gives in every respect. It sews neatly, and is by no means
complicated, and I prefer it to all others I have seen."
Mrs. Bryan, wife of Rev. A. M. Bryan, .Memphis,
7'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
is much pleased with it, and we take pleasure to certify
to this effect."— R. C. lirinktey, Memphis. Tenn.
" It gives me pleasure to find the Grover A Baker Sew
ing Machine giving so much satisfaction. I have it in con
stant nse, and find it all that could be desired. It is the
most simple and durable machine in nse, and 1 heartily
recommend it."— F. M. YVhite. Memphis, Tenn.
" Having seen, examined, and used many other kinds
of Sewing Machines, I feel free to say that the Grover A
Baker Machines are far superior to all others in use."
M. Francois Seltz, Alemphis, Tenn.
" I consider my machine invaluable, and would not
take five times its costs, if I could not supply its place.
With it I can do all my family sewing in about one fourth
the time I could with my hands."— M. J. Scott, Nashville
Ttnn.
JKTSEND FOR A CIRCULAR.'#*
A LOCAL AGENT WANTED.
/ROLLINGWOOD k LEVERIOH, SUR
VEYORS, ENGINEERS, AND DRAUGHTSMEN,
areprepared to make surveys, attend professionally as
CIVIL. MECHANIC, OR
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
street, ELMIRA. N. Y.
F. COLLINGWOOD. G. I.EVKRICH.
REFERENCES- R. Benjamin, Tracy Beadle, Elmira ;
Ceo. Sidney Camp. >'s C , Gw*g*; Judge D. Hoardraan
GI .b.
.miscellaneous.
Raymond's latest Improved.
DOt'BLK-THREADRD '
FAMILY SEWING MACIIINF
Price of Hand Machine *<>•. '
With stand and treadle, toots, Ar *v ™
THESE MACHINES AFTER nw,
J. year of constant use, have l>een pronounce ,C "
Machines in the world, and have been used emll •
the cities of St. lamia, Mo., Oineinatti, O and i*!? I ' !a
111., among the first families, and are preferred t, ,l'?*.
er priced Machines. F to the
They will Stitch. Hem, Took, Fell, GATHER
broider, with perfect satisfaction, and e*NEO„IIL AN "
to family use. ■
They will sew all kinds of poods, from t'ie fir,
coarsest, better than any Machines now extant
The following are the advantages they no*.,,' „
other Machines. ' ~ fJ *t ci
Ist. Any person of ordinary intelligence r n •
honr, learn to use them successfully. ' ln
2nd. They are simple, strnnir and durable ea-n,, ,
stood and managed, and not liable to pet out r * i *'
3rd. They use cotton from the ordinary sZI ,w
rewinding. 1 poo! W| Ust
4th. The stitch is stronger and more difficult
than any other made by Machinery. The two thriis np
double-looped into each other, and firmlv tied *nat "*
ted at every stitch, which is the best'and most £?*
stitch ever made. Cl tn
sth. They sew with cotton, linen and silk thread ,
ly well. u na equal.
* Cth. They finish their work. There is no oeci. .
fasten the thread at either end of the scam as ~r J
by other shuttle stitching machines. ' Quired
7th. Every Machine is made to run by band o
power, thus combining the advantages of both meth i
All persons des rous of purchasing the best and riw D
est Machine ever invented for family use. will hn-p
portunity after the Ist of June, by "addressing or ,!u' p
ou the subscriber, B. f. BHa\V
Ulster, Bradford Coontv p,
N. B. These Machines are warranted.and anv
purchasing thetn can return them and get their mow r
after one month's trial, do they not give satisfaction
M YELT'S MILLS.
THE undersigned having purchased the above wcl'
known mills and attached to it a Steam Engine nd
also put every thing connected with it in perfect reni r
with all the modern improvements now in use in first
class Flouring Mills—would respectfully solicit the ni
tronage of the community—trusting that the reputation
the mill has heretofore borne may not suffer in the hands
of the new firm. It shall be our* aim to do all work en
trusted to us promptly and in the liest possible m nner
Customers from a distance may rely upon having their
work done at once, so as to make but one trip" to Bill'''
Mr. FROST will continue to give his own personal at
tention to the business at the mill.
CASH paid for all kinds of GRAIN"; also Floar. Meal
and Feed for sale at the lowest market prices.
MYEK, FROST A CO.
ISAAC MVER J. O. FROST K. T . m
NORTH TCWANDA, Oct. 6. 1858.
DR. G. S. PECK, Surpcon and Mechatv
cal Dentist, being permanently located in Towands
teuders his professional services to its citizens. Especia
attention given to FILLING and CLEANSING I)Er\y
ED TEETH, also EXTRACTING and ARRANGING
IRREGULAR TEETH IN CHILDREN. Teeth inwtt
|ed ou pivot; also gum and plain incorruptible teeth
monnteii on gold, silver, cheoplastic and Slsytons bi-r
from one to an entire set, in the most artistic manner
: known to the profession.
All the above operations will be performed with a
THOROUGH PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE ofbisbwi
ness. and duty to his patient.
Office over E. T. Fox's Store, No. 1, Brick Row. En-
I trance, first door on Pine street.
N. B. Produce taken in part payment for dental ope-
I rations at its market price,
j July 30, 1858.
Fatronize a Home Enterprizc!
A Book-Bindery in Towamla!
would respectfully announce to our friends and
j YV the pnblic generally, that we have connected with
j our Printing Office and Book A Stationery Store, a Plain
I 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 bindwi
! in the United States, we flatter ourselves that we can give
j 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
i ner, all kinds of BOOKS, among which we may name
Bibles, Histories, Music, Magazines, Pamphlets, I'eriodi
; cals, I.aw and School Books, to order or pattern is
French, Italian, German and English style; in
Velvet, Silk, Cloth, Leather and Paper.
upon the most reasonable rates, for CASH, or ready pat
*g"Give us a trial.
Particular attention given to re binding Books. All
1 work warranted to be properly executed.
*3" Plain and Fancy Paper Boxes made to order,
i Jan 1, 1858. E. A. PARSON'S.
BOOKS &. STATIONERY!
BirThe attention of the public is requested to the rery
general nd excellent assortment always on hand at the
Argus Book and Stationery Store, first building north o(
the Ward House. Call and examine our stock.
EAGLE FOUNDRY!
MACHINE SI LOP 1
Again in Motion!
IT H E SuUscrihtr having purchased tlie above
. works, situated at the lower end of town, near the
Canal Basin of the Barclay Rail Road Co.. (the -am' f
tablislimcnt formerly carried on by Lamorctix, Hall A
Russell.) and having employed a competent set of wwl
men, is now prepared to execute orders for ('astute " r
Machinery of almost any kind, lie also manufacture
a variety of Cook, Parlor and Office stoves. He respect
fullys olicits a sharc.of public patronage.
Towamla, Sept. 8, l*ss. O. P. BARTLETT.
IVcw Store! New Prices!
11. \\". NOBLE,
No. 5, Brick Bow, Towamla,
YITHOLESALE & RETAIL LIQUOR
T v DEALER, now offers to the public a well selectr-i
stock of Wines, Liquors, Tobacco. Havana and Domestic
Cigars. Consisting in part of the following:
BRANDIES.— Hennessey. Otard. Cognac, and Pupuj.
GlN'S.—Holland, Rose, and Scheidam Schnapps.
RUMS.—Santa Cruz. Jamaica, and New England.
WHISKEYS.—Bourbon, Scotch, Monongehala,
Crow, and Old Rye.
WlNES—Chainpaigne. Claret, Sherry. Madeira. B"
gundy, Port, Muscat, Malaga, Domestic. French cor
dials of all brands.
CIGARS—La Victoria, Washington, Light Guard'.
Rio Kondo, Henry Clay, La Fontica, La Isabella, I*a r r
d'Cubana, Principe, Yarn. Principe.
TOBACCO A good assortment of Cut, Chewing. ■ mo
king anil Manufactured Tobacco of various brand-, al j'
which will be sold at the lowest prices for Cash, or to
prompt payers. All kinds of produce taken in e* ha".c
for Goods.
N. B. A large lot of Jugs, Demijohns, and bottles o 1 "
sizes for sale.
Towauda, Feb. 22, 185t>.
DOUGLAS ELECTED !
rpHK MAN that makes the TIN AND SHEET
1 WARE at the EAGLE WORKS, is supposed h* w
admiring friends to be the best looking man. and the <■-
workman in Tin and Sheet iron of any man in this rc S ,(l '
of country. Tin Ware made by him is warranted
leak sand. He is always on hand, like a thousand "fern .
to make work to order,or do HOUSE JOBBING.a r J,e
Troughs, Conductors and Roofing, or to ,exbibit awR"
variety ef
STOV K S ,
For cooking with Coal or Wood,or Farior, Office or 8?i"0
Stoves made at tlic above works. But if yon wish tog"'
orders for CASTING OR MACHINE WORK, call at >•*
otherend of the same establishment where yon jT>'
cure anything you want in the line of AGRICULTI K -
IMPLEMENTS with late improvements, such a- ,
Cultivators, Corn Shellers, Cutting Boxes. Horse and -
Powers, tic., or any kind of Casting in Brass, If" 1 *''
Composition ; or Machine Work and Repairing in * nl
and workmanlike maimer. CASH paid for Old J**,
or Brittania. 0. D. BARTLETT-
Towauda, Jan. 5,1859. .
GEO. 11. BUNTING,
RESPECTFULLY informs his former customers
the public generally, tkat he has removed HIS
TAILOR'S SHOP,
To one door south of Tracy & Moore's store ''''T
diately opposite D. C. Hall's Stove and Tin Store •
He tlatters himself that from his long experience i
siness he will be able to please all WHO may FAVOR
with their custom. Owing to the low pressure in B
lie Y market, he will make Coats from $2 50 I to *4
and other work in proportion for READT I AT.