farmer's department.
How to Hod Corn.
To the Editor of the American Agriailiurist :
When I was a boy, and first wont ni'o the
field to hoe corn, I was quite puzzled to know,
what mv father meant, when he directed us
to be sure utid " hoc where the corn wasn't."
Bnt after following him a few days, and notic
ing the pairs he took to have all the ground
between the hills well stirred, ns well as the
weeds cut up, and particularly when 1 saw how
careful he was, not to disturb the ground deep
ly very near the young plants, I understood
his meaning. In a long acquaintance with
corn I have observed enough to make me think
he was right. The weeds must be cut uproot
and branch to have good corn, that's certain,
and the ground must be kept loose enough to
let. the heat get in, and the mo ; sture pass up
from below, and to allow the spreading roots
to make their way easily through the soil in
their search for good picking. 15ut I've seen
a good many slash away with the hoc close
around the stalk, when every cut there, if two
inches below the surface, must have brokiu
qnite a number of the growing roots. It cer
tainly can not be of much tuc to feed corn well
if you then go to work and cut off its mouths,
for the root are months to the plant. So 1
ulways cultivate lightly where the roots have
extended, which is about tiie length that the
stalk has reached above the ground, and when
the corn is up breast high, I wouldn't let a man
go through the field with a plow, if he'd pay
Wages for doing if and find himself. Ido not
believe i i hilling corn ; making the ft Id look iike
a crop of young flag-staffs" planted on small
pinnacles. The stalk has grown up into the air
where it was intended to stay,and it isn't natural
to partially bury it alive. People do it, to prop
it up, so that the wind will not level it. Hut
if it be let alone, it will do its own propping,
by sending fortli extra roots just above the
surface, which go out and anchor it all around.
I have seen a field that was hilled, laid flat by
a storm, while the next one to it, that grew
naturally, stood up afier the blow, as straight
ns a militia captain on training day. When
corn is hilled, it will try to send out a second
growth of supporting roots, bnt neither the
first nor the second growth will then become
strong enough to be of much use. I therefore
try to leave my ground nearly level, and tint?
also save the roots the trouble of diving down
again, to get boiow the gullies which arc some
times left after tiie first plowing. JONATHAN-.
LOOK OUT FOR THE INSECTS. —Owing to the
decrease of birds, and perhaps to other causes
insects are new alarmingly on the increase.—
Their mischief is usually discovered too late to
do more than p-cvent the possibility of their
multiplying, by picking up and feeding out, or
cooking the punctured fruit, and thus destroy
ing the worm lodged in the heart. This is a
tedious operation however, and hardly practica
ble with peaches, plums and cherries.
Tue parents of all these mischievous worms
arc winged insects, which flutter about among
the trees, and lay their eggs either upon the
surface of the tender fruit, or puncture it and
deposit the eggs beneath the skin. Again most of
these winged insects, or millers, are either ua
turally •nighl jlyers, or can be brought out by a
strong light. Now, every one has observed
that millers arc so attracted by light as to fly
directly into the flame of a candle. It is well
to take advantage of this weakness, and kindle
low fires about the orchard and fruit gardens
In the evening, and thus catch the trespassers.
The early part of June is the proper season to
commence this war of extermination, which, if
vigorously entered into by a neighborhood,
would destroy vast quantities of them in the
very act of providing for their progeny.—
Remember, too, that with every parent moth,
from fifty to one hundred little white maggots
are destroyed. Follow this practice up night
after night, for two weeks, and an immense
number of insects will be cut oft*. Tie old rags
upon short sticks, and dip them first into tar,
aud then in saw dust or powdered charcoal,
until of a large size. These will burn with a
bright light for a long time, dazzling and at
tracting the unlucky moths or millers from
some distance around.
NOT TOO LATE TO I'I.AVT CORN —The pros
pect of belter prices for farm produce should
iryul every one to get in all the crops possible
the present year. It is by no means too late
to plant corn during the first week in June
Some good farmers purposely delay their prin
cipal corn planting until the last of May or
the first of June. Their experience has taught
them that, as a general rule, corn planted June
Ist is as forward by the end of July, as that
planted May 10th. They say, that when
planted late, the ground is warm and quickly
germinates the seed, and starts it at once into
vigorous growth, and that it will soon overtake
and go ahead of the early planted. Tliev also
argue that one hoeing is saved by the late
working ol the soil previous to planting, as a
large number of weeds which have started, arc
then killed. This year it is safe to act upon
this theory, where there is a spare plot that
may be u s ed. The quick growing varieties,
like the King Philip, are most desirable for
late planting, and for filling up vacant spots
in that already above ground. Of course, it
will not do to mix in the different varieties
where pure seed is to be gathered.
WASH FOR FRUIT TREES. —We would remind
our readers again of the soda w ash for fruit
trees, which we have so often recommended.
This is the time of year for the application
Heat sal soda to redness so as to drive out the
water of crystalization and carbonic acid : then
dissolve the caustic soda in water at the rate
of one pound to the gallon, and apply it when
cold to the trunks and larger branches of fruit
trees. It will destroy cocoons and ova of in
insects, mosses of all kinds, decompose dead
bark, and present a fine glossy surface not
likely to be attacked by insects. Unlike potash
it does not destroy any living portion of the
plant, while it decomposes the dead portion
more readily.— Working Fanner.
ASHES FOR POTATOES. — Itufus Brown, of
Chelsea, Orange county, Vt., says that in an
experiment tried by liitn, the grain in a crop
of potatoes by use of ashes, at the rute of a
teacupfull to the hill, was about a bushel and
a half of potatoes for each bushel of ashes
used. The kind of potatoes was the " English
pink-eye." and yield 200 bushels per acre.—
The ground was planted May 7, with the
ashes in holes, and a little dirt over them, It
was plowed and hoed June IS, the rows being
four feet apart and the hills three feet. The
ashes cost 12 1-2 eeats a bushel, and potatoes
sol I at ft. 1 "* cents, returning full 50 cents a
lushel for the a*hes employed.
ryi PORTERS DREG STOKE IS FULL
I DR. PORTER'S CHEMICAL STORE IS FULL !
i DR. PORTER S APOTHECARY STORE IS FULL 1
DP. PORTER'S OFFICE IS FULL f
OF ALL KINDS OF EVERYTHING !
OF EVERYTHING OF ALL KINDS !
OF EVERYTHING FOR EVERYBODY !
OF EVERYBODY—FOR ALL THINGS!
CHOICE PERFUMERY AND FANCY GOODS !
CHOICE GOODS AND FANCY PERFUMERY!
| CHOICE TOILET ARTICLES A FRAGRANT WATERS
ROSE, VERBENA, COLOGNE, BAY k LAVENDER!
TWINE FOR BROOM MAKERS!
TWINE FOR MAKING BROOMS!
TWINE FOR TYING BROOMS !
GLASS, LEAD, ZINC, OIL AND FUTTY !
VARNISH, BRONZE, GOLD AND SILVER LEAF !
VERMILLION, OCHRE, UMBER, GREENS A BLACKS!
I -
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 AND PURE SPICES!
GUM DROPS, LIQUORICE ANI) REFINED CANDY!
ALL THE COLORS IN TUBE PAINTS!
ALL THE COLORS IN TUBE PAINTS!
ALL THE COLORS IN TUBE PAINTS!
FISH HOOKS, SNELLS, FLIES AND LINES !
COSMETICS, TEF.TU AND HAIR PREPARATIONS !
AMERICAN, ENGLISH AND CHINESE RAZORS!
ALL THE PATENT POPULAR MEDICINES!
ALL THE POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES!
ALT. MEDICINES POPULAR AND PATENT I
GUN CAPS, POCKET KNIVES AND SNUFF!
HAVANA, VARA AND PRINCIPE CIGARS!
TRUSSES, INSTRUMENTS AND SUPPORTERS !
COAL OIL. SPERM OIL AND OIL FOR MACHINES !
PURE WINKS AND LIQUORS, FOR MEDICINE I
BEAUTIFUL LAMPS FOR FLUID OR KEROSENE! '
DYE WOODS, DYE STUFFS A, FLAVORING EXT'S ! j
TINCTURES, SYRUPS, SPIRITS, A DECOCTIONS!
LIQUORS, GARGLES, LINIMENTS AND LOTIONS!
MIXTURES, POWDERS, IN FUSIONS .1 SOLUTIONS !
PLASTERS, OINTMENTS, LOZENGES A SALVES !
ACIDS, BALSAMS, BARKS, ROOTS AND HERBS!!
SEEDS, LEAVES, GUMS, EXTRACTS A ESSENCES!
SALTS. WOODS, OILS, RESINS ANI) FLOWERS!
IN THE SOUTH STORE OF THE WARD HOUSE. 1
I
MEDICAL ADVICE GIVEN GRATUITOUSLY, i
AT THE OFFICE IX THE DRUG STORE, BY
1)11. POIiTK R !
rpms MENT
* where you can find a very fine assortment of
WATCHES AND JEWELRY" of all descriptions, a!-o a
Rood stock of CLOCKS, prices ranging from 10 shillings
"p. and warranted to give good satisfaction or no sale.
I am also agent tor the sale of D. E. LENT'S celebrated
Barometers, which every farmer should always have. Pri
ces from $s to S2O, according to finish REPAIRING
done as usual in a neat and workmanlike mannerand war
ranted. WM. A. CH VMBERLIN.
X. B. 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.
Towamla, Nov. 2i, W. A. C.
JEWELRY! JEWELRY! JEWELRY
A. IVY. Warner's
.V'tr ij- Splendid Jewelry Store, one door north
of Patterns Drug Store,
ob HAS just been opened with the largest and
_ JC3L most choice stock of FASHIONABLE
Ojt J EWEI.RY everoffered to a discriminating
i 1) public. Indeed, he can safely say that with
* opening of his new store has been in
augurated a new era in the Jewelry line,
inasmuch as along with the choice and elegant assortment
he gi\es the mo.-t 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 reflect? how, for the past years,with
a far less attractive stock, he has enjoyed so large a share
of public patronage, flatters himself that the immense in
crease of Goods he now offers, which have been boughtso
much more advantageously, will enable him to increase
lie generous confidence which has hitherto beeu 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.
" SJTTHH WATCH REPAIRING DEPARTMENT will
continue to be distinguished by the skill and despatch
which has heretofore enabled it to enjoy the enviable rep
utation of being the most reliable in town.
Towanda, September 21. 155.
Gilt and Rosewood Mouldings!
A LARGE ASSORTMENT, for Portrait and Picture
Frames, Looking Glasses—Looking Glass Plates.and j
French Picture Glass of all sizes. Frames aud Looking
Glasses made to order, at prices to suit the times.
Ready made coffius, of fine finish, and different
sizes, with a good hearse, ready at all times. Low prices
and terms easv.
Towanda. Oct. 20,185t. CHESTER WELL 9.
UOLE AND UPPER LEATHER, at
k_f ROCKWELL'S, cor. Mala A Bridge =ts. Patton's
Block. Nov. 24.
JHRscellanrous.
P:\TTON & PAYNE,
3NTo. 4, Fatton's Slock, Towanda, Fa.,
Have recently added largelv to their stock of
liUOl & 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
: Lamps. They also keep all the Popular
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 money refunded. "
J. G. PATToX,
Towanda, Feb. 1, 1559. Dr. E. 1). PAYNE.
ttusfness <£arUs.
DR CHAS. M.TURNER, PHYSICIAN
4* SURG A'O.Y, offers his professional scrvicas to
the inhabitants of Towanda and vicinity. Office and res
idence in the dwelling recently occupied by H. BOOTH,
Ssq., one door north of the Episcopal Church, ou Maine
Etrcet.
E. OVERTON, .111 . D. MONTANYE.
OVERTON & MONTANYE, ATTOR
XF. YS A T LA IF —Office in Union Block, former
ly occupied by* J AS. M ACKAELANK.
H.J. MADILL I'. D. MORROW.
MADILL & MORROW, A TTORNE YS
AM) COUNSELLORS AT LAW,— Office
over Mercur's Store, Towanda, Pa.
Towanda, April 2, IS. n-43-tf
DIE E.H.MASON, PHYSICIAN AND
S( RGFOX, offers his professional services to the
people of Towanda and vicinity. Office at his residence
on Pine street, where lie can always be found when not
professionally engaged.
EB. PARSONS, ATTORNEY AT
• LA IF, TROY", Bradford Co., Pa. Office over V.
M. & H. 1". Long's store. Aug- 7, 156.
HENRY B. M'KEAN, ATTORNEY
- AT LA IF, TOWANDA, PA.; will pay protnpt
attention to business entrusted tohhn. Collections made
on reasonable terms, with prompt remittances. octlf)
C'LHANAN SMITH, having retprned to
Aj Towanda, has opened a Law Office over Mercur's
Store. Dec. 1. 1857.
1>l: 11 WESTON, Dl:.\
roSSSpBI TIST, permanently located in Towanda.
I OFFICE one door south of Bailey AN evens'.
Towanda, Feb. 19,1859.
TOWANDA FOUNDRY.
FPIIE subscriber continues to carry on the
A Foundry business in Towanda, and is prepared to
<lo all kinds of work in his line on short notice aud in a
workmanlike manner. He will keep on hand or make to
order Plows, Stoves, Mill Irons, Sleigh Shoe,--, Wagon-
Boxes. and any article of cast iron that may be required.
Turning aud 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 be repaired much
cheaper. Please call and examine before purch jsing else
where. Old cast iron and Grain taken in payment.—
Don't mistake the place—one door eastof Mercur's Block.
Da* 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. 22,155 C.
NEW TIN SHOP!
r T , HE undersigned respectfully informs his and
J. the public generally, that he IRIS opened a new
TIN WARE A SHEET IRON ESTABLISHMENT
in the Foundry, first door below Mercur's Store, where
he is prepared to conduct the business in all its various
branches.
Tiu Ware and House Spouting of all kinds, made to or
der, on short notice. Stoves ot various styles constantly
for sale. Particular attention paid to Jobbing. Old Iron,
Copper and Brass taken in exchange for goods.
June 1. 1858. JOHN CABMAN.
"VTEW R. R. ROUTE -DELAWARE,
LACKAWANNA & WESTERN RAILROAD—
New and expeditous broad gauge route from the North :
and West, via. Great Bend and Scranton and from the j
Lackawanna and Wyoming valleys—through to New
York and Philadelphia.
On and after Monday, April lltli, 1859, trains will be
ruu as follows :
The Cincinatti Express Train bound east on the N. Y.
A Erie Railroad arrives at Great Bend at 6. 0 A. M.. and
connects with the Express Train, which leaves Great
Bend for New York and Philadelphia at 8 LO A.M.
Due at Montrose 8 45 "
Tunkhannock 9 24 "
Factoryville 9 48 "
Scranton 10 35 "
Moscow 11 22 "
Stroudsburg 1 26 r. M.
Water Gap 1 39 "
Delaware. (15 minutes to dine,) 2 04 "
Brtdgeville 2 25 "
Junction 3 25 "
New York 7 15 "
Philadelphia 7 15 "
Passengers from New York, leave Pier No. 2
Xoitli River, at 7 30 A.M.
From Philadelphia, leave Walnut St Wharf, at 6 00 "
Leave Junction 10 50 "
Due at Bridgeville 11 37 "
Delaware, 15 minutes dinner,) II 52 "
Water Gap 12 29 "
Stroudsburg....* 12 41 P.M.
Moscow 2 26 "
Scranton 3 10 "
Factoryville 3 58 "
Tunkhannock 4 15 "
Montrose 4 53 "
Great Ilend 5 25 "
Connecting at Great Bcud with the Mail Train,
west, at 5 37 "
Accommodation train leaves Scranton for Great
Bend, at 8 10 A.M.
Arrive at Great Bend 12 49 r. M.
Connecting with the Dunkirk Express West, at 1 10,
the Emigrant Train West at 1 53, and the N. Y. Express
East at 1 56, A. M.
Returning leaves Great Bend, at 2 00 "
Due at Scranton 6 15 "
For the accommodation of way travel on the Southern
Division, a Passenger Car will be attached to the Express
Freight Trains, leaving Scranton, at 1 00 A.M.
Due at Stroudsburg, at 10 05 "
" Junction, at 220 P.M.
Returning, will leave Junction, at 3 30 A.M.
Due at Stroudsburg, at 7 05 "
" Scranton, at 230 P.M.
Passengers to and from New York change cars at Junc
tion—to and from Philadelphia, at Bridgville.
For l'ittston, Kingston, and Wilkesbarre, take L. & B.
R. It. ears at Scranton.
For Jessup, Archibald, and Carbondale, take the sta
ges at Scranton.
Tickets sold and Baggage checked THRoron.
JOHN BRlSßlN,Superintendent.
WM. N. JENKR, Gen'l Ticket Agent.
Scranton, April 6,1859.—a 26.
Bl FFALO ROBES. —Two doz. Buffulo
Robes, just received and for sale cheap, at
Nov. 15,1858. POWELL'S KEYSTONE STORE.
STOVES FOR SALE.—A Second Hand,
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.
J^X TR ACTS for flavoring, for sale cheap
ittfscfllancotts.
Great Western Insurance A Trust Co.
AND THE
Farmers Union Insurance Company, of
ATHENS, PENN.,
HAVING CONSOLIDATED THEIR
BUSINESS, the same will hereafter be conducted
by 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 A Trust Company will be large
ly augmented, and over $130,000 added to its Assets, of
which 1100,000 is in First Mortgages, with bonds, bear
ing 6 per ceut. 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.
Mr A continuencc of public patronage is respectfully
solicited.
CHAS. C. I.ATHOP, President.
WM. DARLING, Vice-Prestdent.
C. N. SHIPMAN, 2 d Flee President.
JAMES WRIGHT, Sec. aud Treat.
C. S. RUSSELL, A**'t Secretary.
DIRECTORS :
CHAS. C. LATIIROP, DANIEL L. COLLIER,
JOHN C. HUNTER, F„ TRACY.
ISAAC HAZLEHURST, FRANCIS TYLER,
CHAS. HARLAN, C. N. SHIPMAN.
J. R M'CURDY, THOS. L. GILLESPIE,
Hon. WM. DARLING, JAMES B. SMITH,
ALEX. WHILLDIN, J. J. SLOCUM.
H. B. McKEAN, Agent, Towanda.
March. 29,1859. _
THE OLD STAND
STILL IN OPERATION!
mi■ THE subscriber would announce
t0 *' le P"Gic he has now " 0,1
y'y-- J : ifnhand. and will make to order all
trfij kin,ls Of CABINET FURNITURE,
iMI' "ncli as Sofas, Divans.Lounges, Cen
jsgi 're, Card, Dining and Breakfast Ta
lis, hie. Mahogany, Walnut, Maple and
| i to *jCherry Bureaus, Stands of various
■—B 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 titan 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 lie furnished on
Funeral occasions. JAMES M.VCKIN'SON.
Towanda, January 1. 1857.
Q USQ UEHA NN A CO LI, EG I ATE IX
STITUTE—'The fifteenth term of the above school
commenced TUESDAY, March 1!).
Tuition, fuel and light, and board in the Institute, from
s3l to s3* per term of iourtcen weeks.
Fuel and contingent expenses payable in advance.
Washing 3s cents per dozen.
ffi'So scholar taken for less titan half a term.
April, 6, 1859.
TOWANDA HARDWARE, CUTLERY
IRON AND STOVE STORE.
.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer
fci:jjjl i" Hardware and Stoves, Iron
Jm- n if"' n T'^' 11 " 1 Nails, Sash, Glass, Paints
Ir*l liF^Jj l ""! Gils, House Trimmings—
B'llt'lli.i'l'lli.fimTtlSa' 11 ' kindsofCarriape trimmings,
Spflji] Si at Clot lis and Laces. ('arriage
1111,1 Seat S]irings. C'ar
pouters' and Joiners' Planes.
"ZII" ntl "' r Tools—Cross Cut, Mill
* and Circular Saws, Blacksmith
Tools, Bellows, Anvils, Vices,
J Hammers and Screw Plates,
Axes. Broad Narrow, T.atli and Hand Hatchets—Cable,
Log, Trace and Haltr. Chains, Crowbars, Picks, Shovels
and Spades.
POCKET AND TABLE CUTLERY—Shears and Scis
sors. Edge Tools of all kinds. Brass 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 HARDWARE line, Brass. Brittania, Jappancd
and Plain Tin Ware, single or insetts. Bar, Band, Scroll
and Hoop iron. Steel of all kinds. Nail Rods, Ac. Pumps,
Lead 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 andimportcrs, including the largest assortment
and greatest variety of
STOVES
Stoves 25 per cent, less than usual for Cash,
or drain of the highest market prices.
Coal and Wood Cooking. Coal and Wood Parlor. Dining-
Room, Six Plate and Cylinder, ever brought into Northern
Pennsylvania or Southern New York: al! of which we
nre now prepared to sell at wholesale or retail, at as low
rates, and on as good TERMS as can be found- this side of
New-York, from tho fact that all our goods were bought
of first bands and in full packages and large quantities,
(hat gives us an advantage over smaller purchasers and
Dry Goods dealers, that wiil enable us to sell from 5 to
15 per ceut. less than any of them, which advantage we
Khali offer to any who will favor us with a call before pur
chasing elsewhere.
A large quantity of Tin ware. Stove Pipe and Elbows
always on hand, wholesale and retail. All kinds 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 Tracy A- Moore's, and
Powell's new block on Maiu street, in the new Wood
Building, lettered all over.
Grain aud 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 lie paid.
No credit given over four months, and all hav
ing accounts or notes over due had hetter call and pay
immediately, if they wish to save cost.
Towanda", October 13, 1858.
H. A. BURBANK'S BAKERY
One Door North of the II 'ard House.
TOWANDA, PA.
YTJHF.RE you can find a constant supply of Bread, Rusk,
> \ Crackers, Cookies, Jumbles, and all kiuds ol Fancy
Cakes.
Mr OYSTERS furnished by the quart or keg, or cook
ed to ord^r.
ttW Particularattention paid to filling orders for parties
Returning our sincere thanks for the liberal patronage
bestowed upon us during the past year, and hoping l.y
close application to business to merit a continuance of the
same, we remain as ever, your humble servant,
March 16.1857. H. A. BURBAXK.
XNOW IS THE TIME
TO GET
MELAINQTYPES & AMBROTYPES CHEAP !
G. H. WOOD
Has reduced his prices of all kinds of
1 Pictures with Cases, 25 per cent.
Frames of all kinds kept on hand also at reduced pri
ces. Good Cases with Melainotypes, 75 cents ; all other
kinds in proportion. Rooms open at all hours. Pictures
taken in all kinds of weather (except tor children.) All
work warranted.
Towanda. July 27.1858.
BARCLAY II N A COAL COMPANY.
—Retail prices of Coal at Towanda per ten :
I.L'MP COAL. SMITN 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
mad Company, in Patton's Block,corner of Main & Bridge
Streets, (second storv); also at the store of O. R. BART
LETT. " JAMES MACFARLANE,
Towanda, Nov. 24, 1858. Gcu'l Superintendent.
TOMB STONES AND MONUMENTS.
Towanda Marble Factory.
{Nearly Opposite the Ward Houee.)
fTlie subscriber has just opened the TOWAN
DA MARBLE FACTORY, where he will be
prepared to' furnish Monuments and Tomb
Stones, manufactured from the best qualities
of RUTLAND and ITALIAN MARBLE, and
jvrought into such styles and designs as will
n suit every variety of "taste.
Persons wishing to make their selections
can do so whenever in Towanda, by calling at
this New Establishment.
The superior quality of the stock, the artistical beauty
of the work, and the promptness with which orders wiil
be filled, will offer inducements to visit this new shop.
F. H. BALDWIN, ProprietoY.
Towanda, July 26,1858.
REFERENCES.
WAVERI.Y.
Hon. Nathan Bristol,
C. H. Shepard, Cashier,
R. G. Crans, Merchant,
Aipin A Ronbleday, do.
Rev. O. Crane,
" Wm. Putnam,
" D. A. Shepard,
P. Tyler. Preset. Bank.
CHBMPSO.
G. W. Bock, Esq.
WYSOX.
V. E. Piollet, Esq.
TOWANDA, PA.
Prof. C. R. Coburn,
Rev. Julius Foster,
H. 8 Mercur, Merchant,
Montanves, "
T. M. Woodruff, Sheiiff,
Col. A. M'Kean, Prot'y,
Hon. D. Wilmot,
" J. C. Adtma.
" Wm. Elwell,
E. A. Parsons, Ed. Argua. •
E. O. Goodrich,Ed.Reportor.
Sctolng Jachfne. I
OROVER 6L BAKER'S
CELEBRATED
Family Sewing Machines.
NEW STYLES—PRICES SSO TO $125.
EXTRA CHARGE OF $5 FOR HKMMERS.
F. B. CHANDLER, AGENT, MOKTBOSE ;
J. M. ROBINSON, LAKK-ST., ELMIKA.
THESE MACHINES Rew from two spools,
as purchased from the store, reqniriug no re-wind
ing of thread ; they Hem, Fell, Gather, and Stich in a
superior style, finishing each seam by their own opera
tion, without recourse to the hand-needle, a* ia required
by other machines. They will do better and cheaper
sewing than a seamstress, eren if she works for one cent
an hour, and are, nnqnestionahly, the beat 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 respectfully refer to the following
TESTIMONIALS.
'* Having had one of Grover A Baker's Machines in my
family for nearly a year and a half, 1 take pleasure in
commending it as every way reliable for the purpose for
which it is designed— Family Sewing." — Mrs. Joshua
Lrauitt, wife of Rev. Dr. Leavit, Editor of N. F. Inde
pendent.
" I confess myself delighted with your 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
.V. 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 a well*as the strength and du
rability of the seam. Alter long experience. 1 feel com
petent to speak in this manner, and to confidently recom
mend it for evorv variety of family sewiug."— Mrs.E. If.
Spooner, wife of the Editor of Brooklyn Star.
" I have used a Grover & Baker Machine for two years,
and 1 have found it adapted to all kinds'nf family sewing,
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. ll'hijrple, New York.
'■ Your Sewing Machine has been in nse 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 ot family and
household sewing Robert Boorman, New York.
" For several months we have used Grover A 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 noedie-womc-n," whose
combined qualities of beauty, strength and simplicity,
| are invaluable.— J. IV. 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 THOU-and yards of sewing done with
one of (trover A Tinker's Machines, and a single seam of
that has ontstood all the double seams sewed by sailors
with a needle and twine."
" If Homer could be called np from his murky hades.be
would sing the advent of Grover A' 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 spring of woes unnumbered."— Prof. North.
" I take pleasure in saying, that the (trover A Baker
Sewing Machines have more than sustained myexpectation.
After trying and returning others,l have three of them in
! operation iu my different places, and, after four vear's
trial, have no fault to find— J. H. Hammond, Senator of
South Carolina.
" My 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. I
take much pleasure in recommending it to the public."—
J. G. Harris, Governor of 7"enncssee.
" 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."— Cassias M. Clay.
" I think it by far the Tiest patent in use. This Machine
can l>e adapted from the finest cambric to the heaviest
I cassimere. It sews stronger, faster, and more beautifully
than oue can imagine. If mine could not be replaced,
! money could not buy it."— Mrs. J. G. Brown, Nashville,
Tenn.
" It is speedy, very neat, and durable in its work : is
easily understood and kept in repair. 1 earnestly recom
mend this Machine to all my acquaintances,and others."—
Mrs. M. A. Forrest, .Memphis, lenn.
" We find this Machine to work to our satisfaction, and
with pleasure recommend it to the public, as we believe
'he Grover A Baker to be the best Sewing Machine in
use."— Deai y Brothers, Allison, Tenn.
"If tisedf expressly for family purposes with ordinary
care. 1 will wager they will last one " three score vears
and ten ." and never get out of fix."— 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 and
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."— Lucy B. Thompson, Nashville, Tenn.
" I find the work the strongest and most beautiful 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, Nashville, Tenn.
" 1 have one of Grover A 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."
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 doue
by hand. —3/>u. D.H . IVheeler, Nashville, Tenn.
" I would be unwilling to dispose of my Grover A Baker
Machine for a large amount, could I not replace it again
at pleasure."— Mrs. H. G. Scovel, Nashville, Tenn.
" Our two Machines, purchased from yon, do the work
of twenty young ladies. We with pleasure recommend
the Grover A B iker Sewing Machine to be the best in
use." — N. Slillman A Co., Memphis, Tenn.
" The Grover A Baker Sewing Machine works admira
bly. 1 think the stitch and work far superior to that of
any Sewing Machine I ever saw. On fine work. I think
the Machine would be hard to be beat."— IV. 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. 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, Memphis, Tenn.
" I am happy to give my testimony in favor of Grover A
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,
Tenn.
" 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. Mv wife
is much pleased with it. and we take pleasure to certify
to thio effect."— R. C. Brinkley, 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 use, and 1 heartily
recommend it."— F. M. White, 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, Memphis, Tenn.
" I consider my machine Invaluable, and would not
take five times its costs, if I could not supply its place.
With it I enn do all my family sewing in about one fourth
the time I could withiny hands." — M. J. ticott,Nashville,
Ttnn.
RirSEND FOR A CIRCULAR.-**
A LOCAL AGENT WANTED.
/POLLING WOOD & LEY ERICH, SUR-
V/' VEYORS, ENGINEERS, AND DRAUGHTSMEN,
arc prepared 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 Colltngwood Brothers, Jewelers, 13 Lake
street, ELM IRA, N. Y.
F. COLLING WOOD. G. LEVERICH.
REFERENCES.- S. Benjamin, Tracy Beadle. Elmira ;
Geo. Sidney Camp, E-q., Owego ; Judge 1). Boardman,
HHACA. Feb. 7, 1869.
miscellaneous.
Raymond's Latest Improved,
DOrBI.K-TIIREADZD
FAMILY SEWING MACHINE
Price of Hand Machine $27 00
With stand and treadle, tools. Ac $35 00
THESE MACHINES AFTER ONE
year of constant nse, have been pronounced the best
Machines in the world, and have been used entensively iu
the cities of St. Louis, Mo., Cincinatti, ()., and Chicago,
111., among the first families, and are preferred to the high
er priced Machines. B
They will Stitch. Hem, Tuck, Fell. Gather, and fan
broider, with perfect Hatintiiclion, and especially adauted
to family nse. r
Tliev will sew all kinds ol goods, from the finest to the
[ coarsest, better than any Machines now extant.
The following are the advantages they possess over all
other Machines.
[ Ist. Any person of ordinary intelligence, can in one
hour, learn to nse them successfully.
I 2nd. They are simple, strong and durable, easily under
. stood and managed, and not liable to get out of order.
3rd. They use cotton from the ordinary spool without
. rewinding.
4th. The stitch is stronger and more difficult to rip r~j
than any other made by Machinery. The two threadsare
double looped into each other, and firmly tied and knot- /
ted at every stitch, which is the best and most elastic fi
' stitch ever made. IB
i sth. They sew with cotton, linen and silk thread equal- *
i ly well.
i 6th. They finish their work. There is no occasion to
fasten the thread at either end of the seam, as is required
by other shuttle stitching machines.
'7th. Every Machine is made to run by hand or foot
; ! power, thus combining the advantages of both methods.
All persjns des rous of purchasing the t>e*t and cheap
| | est Machine ever invented for family use, will have an op
portunity after the Ist of June, by addressing or calling
' on the subscriber, B. F. SHAW,
Ulster, Bradford County, Pa.
N. B. These Machines are warranted, and any person
j purchasing them can return them and get their money, if
, after one month's trial, do they not give satisfaction.
j May 3, 1859.
M YKirS MILLS.
THE undersigned having purchased the above well
known mills and attached to it a Steam Engine, and
• | also put every thing connected with it in perfect repair,
1 with all the modern improvements now in use in first
' class Flouring Mills—would respectfully solicit the pa
• ■■ tronage of the community—trusting that the reputation
j 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 best possible ra nncr.
I Customers from a distance may rely upon having their
j i work done at once, so as to make but one trip " to mill.''
Mr. FROST will continue to give bis own personal at-
I tention to the business at the mill,
s | CASH paid for all kinds of GRAIN ; also Floar. Meal
t ! and Feed for sale at the lowest market prices,
r MYEtt, FROST A CO.
: ISA AC MTER J. O. FROST X. T. FOX.
( NORTH TCWAXPA. Oct. 6. 1858.
DENTIST!
DR. G. S. PECK, Surjreon and Mechani
cal Dentist, being permanently located in Towanda,
; teuders his professional services to its citizens. Especia
i I attention given to FILLING and CLEANSING DECAY
t | ED TEETH, also EXTRACTING and ARRANGING
r: IRREGULAR TEETH IN CHILDREN. Teeth insert
<| ed on pivot; also gum and plain incorruptible teeth
mounted on gold, silver, cheopiastic and Slavtons base,
from one to an entire set, in the most artistic manner
. known to the profession.
■ Ail the above operations will be performed with a
THOROUGH PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE of his busi
ness. and duty to his patient.
Office over E. T. Fox's Store, No. 1, Brick Row. En
r trance, first door on Pine street.
N. B. Produce taken in part payment for dental ope
, rations at its market price.
, July 30. 1858.
Patronize a Home Enterprize I
A Book-Bindery in Towanda!
U7"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 iine.
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 pat/em in
French, Italian, German and English style ; in
Velvet, Silk, Cloth, Leather and Paper.
upon the most reasonable rates, for CASH, or ready pay
#S*Give us a trial.
Particular attention given to re-binding Books. All
j work warranted to be properly executed.
Di" Plain and Fancy Paper Boxes made to order.
Jan 1, 185 S. E. A. PARSONS.
BOOKS &. STATIONERY!
"S"The attention of the public is requested to the very
! general nd excellent assortment always on hand at the
j Argus Book and Stationery Store, first building north of
the Ward House. Call and examine our stock.
EAGLE FOUNDRY!
AND
MA.CFIIJNTE SHOP* !
Again in Motion !
Til E Subscriber having purchased the above
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 Lamoreux. Hall A
Russell.) and having employed a competent set of work
men. is now prepared to execute orders for Castings or
Machinery of almost any kind. He also manufactures
a variety of Cook, Parlor and Office stoves. He respect
fullvs olieits a share"of public patronage.
Towanda, Sept. 8,*1858. O. I). BARTLETT.
New Store! New Prices!
IP. W. NOBLE,
JVo. 5, Prick Bow, Tovranda,
WHOLESALE & RETAIL LIQUOR
S T ▼ 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 Dupuy.
GlNS.—Holland. Rose, and Schcidam Schnapps.
RUMS Santa Cruz, Jamaica, and New England.
WHISKEYS.—Bourbon, Scotch, Monongehala, Old
Crow, and Old Rye.
WlNES—Champaigne. Claret. Sherry, Madeira. Bur
gundy. Port, Muscat, Malaga. Domestic. French cor
dials of all brands.
CIGARS.—IA Yictoria, Washington, Light Guards,
Rio Kondo, Henry Clay, La Fontica, La Isabella, La Flor
d'Cnbana, Prineipe, Yara, Principe.
TOBACCO—A good assortment of Cut, Chewing, Smo
king and Manufactured Tobacco of various brands, all of
which will be sold at the lowest prices for Cash, or to
prompt payers. Ail kinds of produce taken in exchange
for Goods.
N. B. A large lot of Jugs, Demijohns, and bottles of all
sizes for sale.
Towanda, Feb. 22, lss!>.
DOUGLAS ELECTED!
THE MAN that makes the TIN AND SHEET IRON
WARE at the EAGLE WORKS, is supposed by hia
admiring friends to be the best looking man, and the bast
workman in Tin and Sheet iron of any man in this region
of country. Tin Ware made by liira is warranted not to
leak sand. He is always on hand, like a thousand of brick,
to make work to order, or do HOUSE JOBBING, as Have
Troughs, Conductors and Roofing, or to ,exhibit a iarge
variety of
STOV K S ,
For cooking with Coal or Wood,or Parior, Office or Shop
Stoves made at the above works. But if von wish to give
orders for CASTING OR MACHINE WORK, call at the
other end of the same e.-tablishmont where you can pro
cure anything you want in the line of AGRICULTURAL
IMPLEMENTS with late improvements, such as Plows,
Cultivators, CornShellers, Cutting Boxes, Horse and Dog
Powers, Ac., or any kind of Casting in Brass, Iron and
Composition : or Machine Work and Repairing in a neat
and workmanlike manner. CASH paid for Old Pewter
or Brittania. O. D. BARTLETT.
Towanda, Jan. 5,1859.
GEO. TT. KTTjSTTIJSTG,
RESPECTFULLY informs his former customers and
the public generally, that he has removed his
TAILOR'S SHOP,
To one door south of Tracy A Moore's store and imme
diately opposite I). C. Hall's Stove and Tin Store Main st.
He flatters himself that from his long experience in bu
siness he will be able to please all who may favor him
with their custom. Owing to the lotc pressure in the mo
ney market, he will make Coats from #2 50 to $4 SOcach
and other work in proportion for READY I'Ai -
Country Produce in payment, will not be refused, if
ffered. Towwnda. March 20,1858.
EXTRACT OF ROSE VAN-
U-LA, and Almond, at _ FOX B.
ONE DOLLAR WILL BUY AN EX
CELLLNT Bonnet, at MARSH A CO S., Elmira.