JUfeccllnnrcus.
DR. PORT
CLD DRUG STORE,.
Already-admitted to be
The largest, safest and most approved
DRUG HOUSE IN NORTHERN PENNSYLVANIA !
wnu
.An established reputation for keeping the best medieine,
UNEQUALLED
In its faciilties and apparatus for compounding and pre
paring
MEDICINE AND PRESCRIPTIONS,
Conducted by thoroughly competent persons, who devote
the most careful attentiou pay the sti ictest regai d
to accuracy, and use only selected at ti
des, and medicines of unques
tioned purity, has become
■J2S sasn OMJ3 3'Til
With prices revised to correspond with the market.
WHOLESALE AXI) RETAIL,
ALL ARTICLES WARRANTED AS KEFKESESTEIt.
By receut arrangements with the Manufacturers, Itnpor
ters or First Holders of Goods and Cash Purcha
ses, the prices will always be at the low
est point for Prime Goods.
LOWER FIGURES THAN EVER IN
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Glass,
DRUGS 8c DYE-STUFFS.
Everything in this extensive, slock icill le sold
Cheap for Cask !
PRICES REDUCED, VIZ:
Of Soaps, Perfumery, Bribhes, Combs,
Pocket Knives end Razors,
Lamps and Materials for Light.
TRUSSES & SUPPORTERS,
WINES AND LIQUORS. ONLY FOR MEDICINE,
TOBACCO & SNUFF.
All the Popular Patent Medicines,
Tooth, Skin A. Kair Preparations,
Fancy Articles of all Descriptions,
Eclectic, Botanic and If myopathic Medicines.
Spices, Bird Setd, Lamp Shades and Garden Seeds.
FISII TACKLE, AMMUNITION, Ac.
Constituting the most complete assortment, embracing
the great wants of the People, reduced in Price,
and revised for the Cash System.
PR. PORTER'S CAMPHENE !
DR. PORTER'S ALCOHOL!
PR. PORTER'S BURNING FLUID !
Are I'resh, daily prepared, and unrivalled by any in the
Market.
DR. PORTER'S PREPARATIONS
For Family Use,
Known as Safe and Reliable Remedies, are warranted for
what they are intended to give satisfaction,
viz :
Pr. Porter's Pectoral Syrup price 2TA cents
Dr. Porter's Family Embrocation ■' 25
Pr. Porter's Tonic Eiixer 50 "
l)r- Porter's Worm Syrup " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Com p. Syr. ilypophosphites.. " 100 "
Pr. Porter's Uterine Tonic " 150 "
Dr. Porter's Blackberry Balsam " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Tooth Ache Drops " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Cephalic Snuff " 25 "
Pr. Porter's Tooth Powder ■' 25 "
Dr. Porter's Tricogene " 25 "
I)r. Porter's Tricophile " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Shampw " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Hone and Cattle Lotion " 37j "
Dr. Porter's Horse and Cattle Powder " 25 "
Pr. Porter's Bed Bug Poison " 25 "
Pr. Porter's Black Ink " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Cleansing Fluid " 074 '
Dr. Porter's Rat and ilice Poison " 25" "
Dr. Potter's Citrate Magnesia " 25 "
Medical Ad) ice given gratuitously at Ihcofiiie
Charging only for Medicine.
inrThankful for pa.-.t liberal patronage would respect
fully announce to his friends una the public that no pains
shall lie spared to satisfy and merit the continuance of
their conlidence and patronage, at the
CASH DKTJG STORE
South End of the Ward House,
June 30.1859. 11. C. PORTER. M. P.
S IT Tl V K Y I IS" Cx.
TO LAND HOLDERS AND LAND
DEALERS. The subscriber having located perma
nently in Herrickvilie. tenders his services as Land Sur
veyor, to ail who may need then. He professes to he
thorough in his profession, and having had ten years
practice and being provided with a first class Vernier In
strument, by the arrangement of which, he can greatly
expedite work and overcome the numerous souices of er
ror so preva'ent in the ordinary practice, and the cause
of so much litigation in this country.
Orders by letter properly attended to.
11. H. IIANNA.
Herrickville. Bradford County. Pa.—May 16.
NEW SPRING
SUMMER ° GOODS!
T HARVEY PIIINNEY WOULD
f J • respectfully return his thanks to the public for the
liberal patronage he has sustained, and as the citizens of
Bradford and .surrounding counties, can appreciate good
Goods at low prices, he is now prepared to offer greater
inducements for their patronage than ever. His stuck
consists in part of
Book Muslin, Hoops, Hoop Skirts,
Poplins, Lawns, Challies, Stair Carpets.
Detains, Chatnprays, Jacptard Diapers, white,
French Cliints, Jaopiard Diapers, brown,
Tabic Covers, Linen Collars,
Jaconet Muslins, Book do., Irish Linen, Dimity,
Swiss Muslin, Cambric do., Crape and Crambrie Collars,
Naaaook Muslin. French Veils,
Dotted Swiss, Organdys,
Victoria Lawns, French, Scotch and Aineri-
Itsyadcre Swiss, can Ginghams,
White Gotten Girders, French I .awns, Robe Lawns,
Swiss Sleeves, All Wool Delaiines,
Caiubrio Bands, Bayadere Save 11a,
Cashmere Shawls, Double Skirt Robes,
Stella Shawls, French Prints,
Siik Mantillas, Velvet Rilibons,
Parasols, Belt Ribbons,
American Prints, Gil Cloths,
Bonnet Ribbons, Ingrain Carpets,
Taffeta Ribbons, Venetian Carpets,
Cloths, Cassiraeres. Denims, Stripes, Ticking, Sheet
lag, Shirting, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Groceries, Hard
ware, Crockery, Ac. Call and sec what bargains can be
had at Jfo,PATTO.VS BLOCK.
To wand J, April 20, 1859.
NEW Sl^ltlXO
SUMMER GOODS!
J. KINGSBURY
TS NOW RECEIVING LARGE SUP-
A PLIES of Goods adapted to tlie season, embracing
gome of the m >st beautiful Dress tiood- to be found in the
market, as well as a great assortment ol Staple Goods,
ALSO,
GROCERIES, HARDWARE,
HATS A CAPS, NAILS,
FISH. GLASS,
PAINTS, BOOTS A SLOES,
Ac , Ac., Ac., Ac., Ac.
And a large stoek of
Fashionable Summer Clothing,
all of which will be sold at prices which will give entire
satisfactiotMo purchasers.
Tow art la. April 2'!. infill.
WOOL ! WOOL!! WOOL ! !!
10 00(1 LBS. WANTED ! —Tito hi?h
■lb'vv ' est market prva ia Cvsh will be paid for
WOOL at ME. SOU>Mi N'S.
EXTRA F VMILI FLOUR, wholesale aud retsil, (or
fa 1 a a* ivw<t *;\ ti prL.< at M. t. SOLOMON'S.
A*J taay Ul7 jj.
• liusfucss <£;iriis. 1
DR CLIAS. M.TURNER, PHYSICIAN
4* .V URGE OX, offers his professional servioos to
.linhabitants of Towanda and vicinity. Office ar.d res
dence in the dwelling recently occupied by H. Boon',
■bvq., one door north of the Episcopal Church, ou Maine
Etrcet.
K. OVFKTON, JK &• MONTA>'YE.
OVERTON & MONTANYE, ATTOR
XL US A T LA JU—Office in Union Block, former
y occupied by J AS- MACFAULANE.
H.J.MAPIT.L P- D.MOKHOW.
MA 1)1 LL & MORROW. A TTORNE YS
A XI) COVXSELLORS AT LAW,— Office
over Mercur's Store. Towanda, Pa.
Towanda, April 2, Id. n-13-tf
TAR. E. 11. MASON, PHYSICIAN AND
I f SL'RGEOX, offers his professional services to the
people of Towanda and vicinity. Office at his residence
on Pine street, where he can always be found when not
professionally engaged.
I"! R. PARSONS, ATTORNEY AT
Js LA W, TROY, Bradford Co., Fa. Office over V.
M. A 11. F. Long's store. Aug- 7, lid.
ENIIY R>. M'KEAN, ATTORNEY
AT LAW, TOWANDA, PA.; will pay prompt
attention to business entrusted to hiiu. Collections made
on reasonable terms, with prompt remittances. octl9
I? LII AX AN SMITH, having returned to
JU Towanda, has opened a Law Office over Mercur s
Store. Dec. 1. 1857.
DR. H. WESTON, DEN
permanently located in Towanda.
OFFICE one door south of BaileyANeveus .
Towanda, Feb. 19.1859.
WOOL CARDIK&.
TTTE Intve put our machinery in the very
T T best order, and have engaged the services of two
good anil experienced workmen.
Having abundance of machinery, room and power, shall
be able to do work as fast as it comes, and will card loads
from a distance as s>>on as brought. Cloth-dressing, dye
ing. Ac., will also lie done in its season. I shall jaiye the
business my per.-onul attention licre&itcr, *md will guai- i
antet all the work well done.
H. B. INGHAM.
Camptown. Maj' 10. 1830.
TOWANDA CABINET WAREHOUSE
P|F, lIJ|JHI I J|JH CHESTER WELLS would
d-j u-cltiiilv inform liis friends and the
public that lie is now receiving at his new
stand one door east of Moutanyes A Co., a large and ex
tensive assortment of
Sofas, Mnhoganv Clifiirs, of various patterns,
ll -ewood and Mahogany Side and Centre Tables,
Dining, Tea and Pembroke Tallies. Stands of every
kind, Cane, Flag and Wood seat Chairs,high
Chairs, Children's Rockers, Bedsteads,
Bureaus, Lounges, Gilt and Rose
wood Picture" Frame, Iron Hat
Stands, Corner and side do.
of walnut and mahogany ; Cradles, Cribs, Wardrobes,
Cupboards, Looking glasses, Ac.
jd"COFFINS, of every size and quality, ac<l will at
tend on all occasions when required.
The public are invited to examinemyassortmentbeiore
urchasing elsewhere.as 1 willsell cheaperthan any other
establishment in Northern Pennsylvania.
Towanda, May 3(1,185H.
HAY SCALES !
RPIIE SUBSCRIBER IS NOW PRE
-1 PARED to construct Hay Scales upon an improved
principle, where simplicity, accuracy, and durability are
so combined as to excel in at least simplicity and dur.i
bilitv any of the scales now in use. Also repairing of old
platform scales done on reasonable terms and with dis
patch. Address G. W. JACKSON,
June 6. 1850. Wyalusing, Bradford Co., Pa. I
-V r '-- ■f?-, _ • >. i. .
f i
STORRS & CHATFIELD
OWEGO, N. Y,
Are agents for the sale of
Wheeler's Patent Kai'way Chain
II O 11 S 1A - 110 W JA 11.
WHEELER'S PATENT
Combined Thresher and Winnower,
OVERSHOT THRESHER,
(With Vibrating Separator,)
Single or One liorsc Power and Separator,
WHEELER'S CLOVER lIULLER,
LAWRENCE SAW-MILLS, (for sawing wood, Ac.)
All the above machines are manufactured by Wheeler,
Melick, A Co., Albany, N. Y-, and arc warranted to give
entire satisfaction, or may be returned at the expiration
of a reasonable time for trial.
S. HOB.TON &. Co.'s
CELEBRATED DOG POWERS, FOR CHURNING, &C.
Constantly on hand.
JW Farmers anil others wishing to procure any of the
above articles, will do well to call upon us before purchas
ing. June 2s. Is",!).
New Arrival of Clothing !
J. M. COLLINS
T3 NOW RECEIVING THE LARGEST
1- stock of Spring and Summer Clothing ever brought to
this market,whiclqhe is now selling at greatly reduced pri
ces. His stock consists of Brown Linen Sack Coats,
Brown Linen Frock do, White Linen Duck do. Queen's
( loth d>>, Spanish Linen do, prices ranging from J1 to #3.
Brown Linen Pants, Fancy Linen do. Check Marsaillcs
do, Tweed do. Fancy Cassiniere do, Black Oassimere do,
White and Fancy Marsailles Vests, Figured Silk do.
Black Satin do, Black and Fancy Farmer's Satin do. Fig
ured Silk and Linen do, Black Cloth and Fancy Cloth,
Press Coats, Business Coats, Silk mixtures do. Plain and
Fancy Cassiniere do, Tweed do, Kentucky Jeans do.
FURNISHING GOODS.
Shirts, Drawers, Cravats, Suspenders. Collars, Linen
and Siik Pocket Handkerchiefs, White Shirts, Fancy do,
Marsailles do.
Cloths, Cassimcres. and Vestings.
Black aud Fancy Cord Cloths,
" " " Cassimeres,
" •' " Vcstings,
All o! which I am ready to make up to order on short no
tice, and warrrnted to lit every time or no sale. I have
secured the services of Mr. Pennvpaoker to carry on the
TAILORING BUSINESS. To all you that want cutting
or anything in that line will please give as acall.wc keep
none h;:t the best workmen. CUTTING done on short
notice. Thankful for pnst favors, lam now ready to wait
on any one who may give me a call. Don't forget the
place—one door south of Hall's Store.
Towanda, May 10, 1*59. J. M. COLLINS.
Opening of the North Branch,
AND AN ARRIVAL OF .
AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT
OF SPRING AND SUMMER
mi
ME. SOLOMON HAS JUSTRETUIIN
• ED front New York with the largest aud most
complete assortment of
SPRING &. SUMMER CLOTHING!
Ever exhibited in this market. He lias also a large and
beautiful assortment of GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING
GOODS, which have been selected wiih special reference
to the wants of this market.
Our stock of SUMMER COATS, comprises an endless
va: iety ol Dress, Raglans, and Sacks, at prices ranging
from -51 '25 to $5 50. Pants and Vesta in proportion.
As our Goods have been purchased for CASH, we are
enabled to sell them at prices which will defy competi
tion. We cordially invite our old customers and the pub
lic generally, to call, see and judge for themselves, fecl
iug confident that we shall be able to please the most fas
tidious.
REMEMBER THE PLACE—No. 2. Patton's Block.
Towanda, April '2O, 1H59. M. E. SOLOMON.
CTO"\ ES FOR SALE.—A Second Hand,
O No. 10. " Qaeen of the West" COOKING STOVE,
in good condition—also a Sheet-iron Air Tight STOVE
—will be - old cheap. Apnivnt this office. Nov.in.lPsS.
OF LEMON, ROSE VAN
Aj RCA, anl Ahncnd. at FOX'S.
miscellaneous.
PATTON& PAYNE,
No. % Patten's Block, Towanda, Pa. f
Have recently added largely to their stock of
mm & medic inei t
CHEMICALS,
FAMILY GROCERIES.
They also have constantly on hand
PUHE WIN S3 AND LIQUOHS,
FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES.
FRESH CAMPHENE,
At the lowest rates, and BURNING FLUID, of superior
quality, manufactured expressly for the gas-jet Fluid
Lamp's. They also keep all the Popular
PATENT MEDICINES,
of the day. Every article going from this store is war
ranted as represented, atul if any prove dillerent, they
will be cheerfully taken back, and the money refunded.
J. G. PATTON.
Towanda, Feb. 1, 1859. Dr. E. D. PANNE.
I
VFlxr uL' •
Till IS IS THE ESTABLISHMENT
.JL where you can !ind a very fine assortment of j
WATCHES AND JEWELRY of all descriptions, al.-o a j
good stock of CLOCKS, prices ranging from 10 shillings |
up, and warranted to give good satisfaction or no sale. !
I am also agent for the sale of D. E. LENT'S celebrated ;
Barometers, which every farmer should always have. I'ri- j
ees from $8 to S2O, according to linisli REPAIRING
done as usual in a neat and workmanlike manner and war- ,
ranted. WM. A. CHAMBERI.IN.
N. 15. The person that took a Breast Pin from my shop,
July 3d, to show to bis wife, had better call and see me in j
regard to the matter, perhaps it will save him some cost :
and trouble.
Towanda. Nov. 24. 1858. W. A ■ C.
JEWELRY! JEWELRY! JEWELRY j
A. WL Warner's
Xeic ij" Splendid Jewelry Store, one door north '
of Pat tons l)rvg Store,
rjj II AS just been opened with the largest and
_ JjGl most choice stock of FASHIONABLE
JEWELRY everoffered to a discriminating
FIJT I AL public. Indeed, he can safely say that with
the opening of his new store has been in
auguratcd a new era in the Jewelry line,
inasmuch as along with the choice and elegant assortment j
he gives the most reliable assurance of an almost incredi- !
hie reduction in prices : the rich and tasteful articles hav
ing been ail 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 pulilic patronage,flatters himself that the immense in
crease of Goods lie now offers, which have been boughtso
much more advantageously, will enable him to increase
he generous 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
lv to come and see the fashions.
" *3~THE WATCH REPAIRING DEPARTMENT will
continue to he 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.
"VTEW It. R ROUTE—DELAWARE,
_LN LACKAWANNA k WESTERN RAILROAD—
New and expeditous broad gauge route from the North
and West. via. Great Bend and Scranton—and from the
Lackawanna and Wyoming valleys—through to New
York and Philadelphia.
On and after Monday, April 11th, 1859, trains will be
run as follows:
The Cincinatti Express Train bound east on the N. Y.
& Erie Railroad arrives at Great Bend at (j. 0 A. M., and
connects with the Express Train, which leaves Great
Bend for New York and Philadelphia at 8 10 A. M.
Due at Montrose 8 45 "
Tunkhannock 9 24 "
Factoryville 9 48 "
Scranton 10 35 "
Moscow 11 22 "
Stroudsburg 1 20 p. M.
Water Gap 1 39 "
Delaware. (15 minutes to dine,) 2 04 "
Bridgevitle 2 25 "
Junction 3 25 "
New York 7 15 "
Philadelphia 7 15 "
Passengers from New York, leave Pier No. 2
No.tli River, at 730 A.M.
From Philadelphia, leave Walnut St Wharf, at 6 00 "
Leave Junction 10 50 "
Due at Bridgeville 11 37 "
Delaware, 15 minutes dinner,) 11 52 "
WatcrGap 12 29 "
Stroudsburg 12 41 P.M.
Moscow 2 26 "
Scranton 3 10 "
Factoryville 3 58 "
Tunkhannock 4 15 "
Montrose 4 53 "
Great Rend 5 25 "
Connecting at Great Rend with the Mail Train,
west, at o 37 "
Accommodation train leaves Scranton for Great
Bend,at 8 10 A.M.
Arrive at Great Bend 12 40 P.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 Pittston, Kingston, and Wilkesburre, take L. & B.
R. It. cars at Scranton.
For Jessup, Archibald, and Carbondale, take the sta
ges at Scranton.
Tickets sold and Baggage checked THROUGH.
JOHN BRISBIX, Superintendent.
WM. N. JENKS, Gen'! Ticket Agent.
Scranton, April 6,1859.—a 26.
ARE YOU INSURED?
Susquehanna Mutual Insurance Co.,
TOWANDA, BRADFORD COUNTY, l'A.
THIS Company insures against loss or dam
age by Fire. Dwelling houses, Furniture Warehou
ses, Stores and Merchandize, Ac., on the most reasonable
terms.
DIRECTORS.
HENRY W. TRACY, JOSEPH POWELL,
HON. I). WII.MOT. J W. PAYSOX,
JOHN A. CODDING, LEVI P. STALFORD,
J. D. MOXTANYE. ISAAC MYER,
THOMAS ELLIOTT, WILLIAM GRIFFIS,
ALLEN M KEAN, GUY TRACY.
H. W. TRACY, President.
ALLEN M'KEAN, Vice President; EDWARD T. EL
LIOTT, Secretary; LAPORTE, MASON& CO., Treas.
Towanda. May, 11,1859.
PEAS, BEANS AND SEEDS.—FieId
Peas. Blue keyed Peas, Marrow Beans, Button Onions,
Onion Setts, and a choice selection of Garden Seeds at
April 12. PON'S.
; itttsccllcinrous.
Great Western Xnsnrancedt Trust Co.
AND THE
Farmers XTnion Insurance Company, of
ATHEISS, PENW.,
HAYING 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 iucorac of the
Great Western Insurance A Trust Company will be large
ly augmented, and over $130,000 added to its Assets, of
which SIOO,OOO is in First Mortgages, with bonds, beat
ing 6 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 runuing risks of either Company are assumed, and
auy losses that may occur will be promptly adjusted and
paid. .
sir A coutiuuence of public patronage is respectfully
solicited.
CI!AS. C. LATIIOP, President.
WM. DARLING, Vice President.
C. N. SHIPMAN, 2 d Vice-President.
JAMES WRIGHT, Sec. and Treas.
C. S. RUSSELL, Ass't Secretary.
DIRECTORS :
CHAS. C. LATHROP, DANIEL L. COLLIER,
JOHN C. HUNTER, B. TRACY.
ISAAC HAZLEHURST, FRANCIS TYLER,
CHAS. HARLAN, C. N. SHIPMAN.
J. It. M'CURDY. THOS. L. GILLESPIE,
Hon. WM. DARLING, JAMES B. SMITH,
ALEX. WHILLDIN, J. J- SLOCI'M.
11. B. McKEAN, Ageut, Towanda.
March. 28,1859.
THE OLD STAND
STILL IN OPERATION!
THE subscriber would announce
the public that lie has now on
' la ml, and will make to order all
1 inds of CABINET FURNITURE,
J Flx r | such as Sofas,Divans,Lounges,Cen
tre. Card, Dining and Breakfast Ta
ble. Mahogany, Walnut, Maple and
si'snmir 6f 'ih Cherry Bureaus. Stands of various
*. D kinds, Chairs and Bedsteads of every
description, which are, and will be made of the best ma
terial and workmanlike manner, aud which they will sell
for cash cheaper than can be bought in any other Ware
room in the country.
READY-MADE COFFINS, on hand on the most rea
sonable terms. A good HEARSE will tie furnished on
Funeral occasions. JAMES MACKINSON.
Towanda, January 1.1857.
TOWANDA HARDWARE, CUTLERY,
IRON AND STOVE STORE.
JH D. C. HALL
~ Wholesale and Retail Dealer
t"fj ii ||_ ILtrdware.and Stoves, Iroh
WffiapjfipiiPi |ii}in all kind-of Carriage trimmings,
TI3 yi":** jfllCgl Sulkev and Scat Springs, Car
penters' and Joiners' Planes.
otlier Tools—Cross Cut, Mill
I * and Circular Saws, Blacksmith
V _*-**^ r T Tools, Bellows, Anvils, Vices,
J 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 Scis
sors, Edge Tools of all kinds, Brass and Enameled Kettles,
Shovel and Tongues, Spoons and Ladles, Tubs and Pails,
Mops and Washboards, and all other kinds of house-keep
ing implements.
In the HARDWARE line, Brass, Brittania, Jappaned
and Plain Tin Ware, single or in setts. Bar. Band, Scroll
and Hoop Iron, Steel of ail 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 andimporters, including the largest assortment
and greatest variety of
STOVES
Stoves 25 per cent, less than usual for Cash,
or Grain at the highest, market prices.
Coal and Wood Cooking. Coal and Wood Parlor. Dining-
Room, Six Plate and < 'ylinder,ever brought into Northern
Pennsylvania or Southern New York; ail of which we
are 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 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 baud, wholesale and retail. All kinds of Job
Work done to order, on short notice and warranted.
Don't mistake the place to hny STOVES and HARD
WARE clieap—one door South of Tracy A Moore's, and
Powell's new block on Main street, in the new Wood
Building, lettered all over.
(iraiu 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 he paid.
ae" So 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 I Vard House.
TOWANDA, PA.
\\J HEBE you can find a constant supply of Bread, Rusk,
\ V Crackers, Cookies, Jumbles, aud all kinds of Fancy
Cakes.
tier OYSTERS furnished by the quart or keg, or cook
ed to order.
as* Particularattention paid to filling orders for parties
Returning our sincere thanks for tiie liberal patronage
bestowed upon us during the past year, and hoping by
close application to business to merit a continuance of the
same, we remain as ever, your humble servant,
March 16,1857. 11. A. BI'RBAXK.
flffOW IS THE TIME
TO GET
MELAINOTYPES & AMBROTYPES CHEAP!
G. H. WOOD
Has reduced his prices of all hinds of
Pictures with Cases,' 25 per cent.
Frames of all kinds kept on hand also at reduced pri
ces. Good Cases with Melainotypes, 7.5 cents ; all other
kinds in proportion. Rooms open at all hours. Pictures
taken in all kinds of weather (except lor children.) All
work warranted.
Towanda, July 27,1858.
TOMB STONES AND MONUMENTS.
Towanda Marble Factory.
(Nearly Opposite the Baptist Church.)
The subscriber has opened the TOWAN-
MARBLE FACTORY, where he will be
i'H&lf* I r ,re P are<l furnish Monuments and Tomb
Stones, manufactured from the best qualities
JfjA of RUTLAND and ITALIAN MARBLE, and
h £ jL wiought into such styles and designs as will
suit every variety of taste.
,'r j. , Persons w.shing 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 will
be tilled, will otter inducements to visit this new shop.
F. 11. BALDWIN, Proprietor.
Towanda, July 26,1850.
REFERENCES,
WAVRRI.Y. TOWANDA, TA.
Hon. Nathan Bristol, Prof. C. R. Coburn,
C. 11. Shcpard. Cashier, Rev. Julius Foster,
R. G. Craus, Merchant, 11. S Mercur, Merchant,
Alpin k Doublcday.do. Montanves, "
Rev. O. Crane. T. M. Woodruff, Sheriff,
" Win. Putnam, Col. A. M'Kean, Prot'y,
" D. A. Shepard, Hon. I). Wilmot,
F. Tyler. Pres't. Bank. " J.C. Ad'ins.
CHEMUNG. " Wm. Elwell,
G. W. Buck, Esq. K. A. Parsons, Ed. Argus.
wvsox. E. O. Goodrich,Ed.Reporter.
V. E. Piollet. Esq.
11. 11. M'JCEAN,
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT, at Towan
da, Pa., for the following reliable Companies :
Girard Insurance Co. . . . Philadelphia, Pa
Capital, $300,000.
Great Western Insurance Co. - Philadelphia
Kensington Fire Insurance Co., - Philadelphia.
Capital, $300,000.
Towanda, May 30, 1859.
Farmers, Tahe Notice !
THE SUBSCRIBER has some rood stock
SHEEP for sale. Bucks, Southdown and Rakewell.
full blood, and Oxtord and Southdown, crossed. Ewes,
Southdown blooded. They are three the best bloods of
Sheep for this couutry. W. W. EAST 5 BROOKS.
North Towanda, J21,1859.
SctoCna ittachCnc.
GROVES. 6c BASSAS
CELEBRATED
Family Sewing Machines.
NEW STYLES—PRICES SSO TO $125.
EXTRA CHARGE OF $5 FOR HUMMERS.
F. B. CHANDLER, Aoknt, MONTROSE :
J. M. ROBINSON, LAKK-ST., ELMIRA.
THESE MACHINES sew from twospools.
as purchased from the store, requiring no re wind
ing of thread; they Hem, Fell, Gather, and Stick in a
superior style, finishing each seam by their 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, unquestionably, 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 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, I take pleasure in
commending it as every way reliable for the purpose for
which it is designed—Family Sewing."— Mrs. Joshua
Leavitt, wife of Rev. Dr. JLeavit, Editor of N. Y. 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 o;' family sewing, by
simply changing the spools of thread."— .Mrs. Elizabeth
Strickland, trife 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. Alter long experience, 1 feel com
petent to speak in this manner, and to confidently recom
mend it for every variety of family sewing."— Mrs.E. B.
Spooner, wife of the Editor of Brooklyn Star.
" I have used a Grover A Baker Machine for two years,
and I have found it adapted to all kinds'of family sewing,
from Cambric to Broadcloth. Garments have liecti worn
without the giving away of a stitch. The Machine is
easily kept in order, and easily used.— .Mrs. A. B. Whip
ple, wife of Rev. Geo. Whipple, Neva York.
'• Your 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 adapt ness, as well as
labor-saving qualities in the performance of family and
household sewing.— Robert Bovrman, 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 needle-women," whose
combined qualities of beauty, strength and simplicity,
are invaluable— J. W. Morris, daughter of Gen. Geo.
P. Morris, Editor of the Home Journal.
Extract of a letter from Tlios. It. 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 A 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 lie called up from his murky hades .he
would sing the advent of Grover A Baker as a more lie
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 Grover A Baker
Sewing Machines have more than sustained myexpectation.
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. 11. 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 Tennessee.
" It is a beautiful thing, and puts everybody into an
excitement of good humor. Were I a Catholic. I ,-hould
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 best patent in use. This Machine
can be adapted from the finest cambric to the heaviest
cassimere. It sews stronger, faster, and more beautifully
than one can imagine. If mine could not he replaced,
money could not buy it."— Mrs. J. G. Brown, i\ashvillt,
Tcnn.
"It is speedy, very neat, and durable in its work: is
easily understood and kept in repair. learnestly recom
mend Ibis Machine to all my acquaintances,and others."—
Mrs. M. A. Forrest, .Memphis, 7enn.
" We find this Machine to work to our satisfaction, and
with pleasure recommend it to the public, as we believe
the Grover A Baker to be the best Sewing Machine in
use. — JJcaiy Brothers, Allison, Tenn.
" If used} expressly for family purposes with ordinary
care. 1 will wager they will last one " three score years
and ten " and never get out of fix. '— John Ei skine,Nash
vilte, 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 Aimisun,
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 bemtiful 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.
" I 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 done
by hand."— Mrs. D.IY. Wheeler, 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. 11. G. Scovel, 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."—JV. Stiltman Co., Memphis. Tenn.
" The Grover A Raker Sewing Machine works admira
bly. J think the stitch and work tar superior to that of
any Sewing Machine I ever saw. On tine work, I think
the Machine would be hard to be beat."— lV. 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. E. 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. li.B.Mitch
el, Mi mphis, Tenn.
" I am liappy 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. Biyan, wife of licv. A. M. Bryan, Memphis,
Tenn.
t " 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."— lt. C. Brinkley, Memphis, Tenn.
" It gives ine pleasure to find the Grover A Baker Sew
ing Machine giving so much satisfaction. 1 have it in con
stant use, 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 Scltz, 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 can do all my family sewing in about one fourth
the time I could with my hands."— M. J. Scott, Nashville,
2 inn.
-SEND FOR A CIRCULAR.-£*
A LOCAL AGENT WANTED.
pOLLINGWOOD & LE VERICH, SUR
\ ' VEYOIIS, ENGINEERS, AND DRAUGHTSMEN,
are prepared to make surveys, attend professionally as
CIVIL. MECHANIC, OR
HYDRAULIC ENGINEERS.
Execute ARCHITECTURAL, TOPOGRAPHIC, AND
MACHINE DRAWI N'GS.
and transact all business connected therewith, with neat
ness, accuracy and despatch.
OFFICE, with Collingwood Brothers, Jewelers, 13 Lake
street, ELMIRA. N. Y.
F. COLLINGVVOOD. G. LETERICH.
REFERENCES.—S. Benjamin, Tracy Beadle, Elmira ;
Geo. Sidney '<\nip, I%q.,Oweg<>; Judge D. Bonrdman,
Ithaca. Feb. 7, l-b'J.
i&fsceUancous.
TOWANDA FO UNDRY.
TIIE subscriber continues to carry on the
Foundry buidnes* in Towanda, and in 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 be required.
Turning and fitting up work will be done on short notice
and on reasonable terras. 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 purchasing else
where. Old cast iron and Grain taken in payment.
Don't mistake the place—one door east of Mercur's Block.
Mif 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!
THE undersigned respectfully informs his friends and
the public generally, that nc has 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.
Tin W are and House Spouting of all kinds, made to or
der, on short notice. Stoves of various styles constantly
for sale. Particular attention paid to Jobbing. Old Iron,
Copper and Brass taken in exchange for goods.
June 1,1858. JOHN CARMAN.
MYEiI'SjriLLS.
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,
with all the modern improvements now in use in first
class Flouring Mills—would respectfully solicit the pa
tronagp 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 l>est possible m nner.
Customers from a distance may rely upon having their
work done at once, so as to make but one trip " to mill."
Mr. FROST w ill continue to give his own personal at
tention to the business at the mill.
CASH paid for all kinds of GRAIN ; also Flour. Meal
and Feed for sale at the lowest market prices.
MYER, FROST A CO.
ISAAC MYKK J. O. FROST E. T. FOX.
NORTH TCWANDA, Oct. 6.1858.
DENTIST!
DR. (r. S. PECK, Snrjreon and Mechani
cal Dentist, being permanently located in Towanda,
tenders his professional services to its citizens. E-pecia
attention given to FILLING and CLEANSING DECAF
ED TEETII, also EXTRACTING and ARRANGING
IRREGULAR TEETH I.V CHILDREN. Teeth insert
ed on pivot; also gum and plain incorruptible teeth
mounted on gold, silver, cheoplastic and Slaytons base,
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 of his busi
| ness. and duty t" his patient.
Office over E. T. Fox's Store, No. 1, Brick Row. En
! 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 ZSnterprize !
A Book-Bindery in Towanda!
UJE would respectfully announce to our friends and
the public generally, that wc have connected with
I our Printing Office and Book A Stationery Store, a Plain
and Fancy BOOK-BINDERY, and earnestly solicit the
I patronage of all who desire anything in the line.
Having secured the services of one of the best hinders
! 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
i ces that we are prepared to bind in a workmanlike man
' tier, all kinds of BOOKS, among which we may name
Bibles, Ili.-tories, Music, Magazines, Pamphlets, Periodi
cals, Law and School Books, to order or pattern in
i French, Italian, German and English style ; in
Velvet, Silk, Cloth, Leather and Payer.
: upon the most reasonable rates, for CASH, or ready psy
: XirGive us a trial.
Particular attention given to re-binding Books. All
j work warranted to be properly executed.
X3"Plain and Fancy Paper Boxes made to order.
Jan 1, ISSB. E. A. PARSONS.
BOOKS 8t STATIONERY !
*s"The 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.
new Store! New Prices!
11. W. O BL E ,
No. 5, llrick Row, Towanda,
TirnOLESALE & RETAIL LIQUOR
V T DEALER, now offers to the public i well selected
stock of Wines, Liquors, Tobacco, Havana and Domestic
Cigars. Consisting in part of the following:
BR ANDlES.—Hennessey. Otard. Cognac, and Dupuv.
GlNS.—Holland, Rose, and Scheidam Schnapps.
RUMS.—Santa Uruz, Jamaica, and New England.
WHISKEYS.—Bourbon, Scotch, Monongehala, Old
j Crow, and Old Rye.
WlNES.—Champaigne, Claret, Sherry, Madeira, Bur
gundy. Port, Muscat, Malaga, Domestic. French cor-
I dials of all brands.
j CIGARS.—La Victoria, Washington. I.ight Guards,
i I!io Kondo, Henry Clay, La Fontica, La Isabella, La Flor
! d'Cubana, Principe, Vara, Principe.
I TOBACCO—A good assortment of Cut. Chewing, Smo
king and Manufactured Tobacco of various brands, al of
! which will he sold at the lowest prices for Cash, or to
j prompt payers. All kinds ol produce taken in exchange
for Goods.
N. B. A large lot of Jugs, Demijohns, and bottles of all
sizes for sale.
Towanda, Feb. 22, 1859.
GEO. It. BUNTING,
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 D. C. Half's Stove and Tin Store Main st.
He flatters himself that from his long experience in bu
siness lie will be able to please all who may favor him
with their custom. Owing to the low pressure in the mo
ney market, lie will make Coats from 82 50 to $4 50 each
and other work in proportion for READY PAY.
Country Produce in payment, will not be refused, if
fibred. Towanda, March 20, 1858.
Duraariivo & palmer,
DEALERS IN
Butter, Cheese and Lard.
NO. 182, WASHINGTON STREET,
NEW YORK.
TB. DUNNING, their sole agent for Bradford countv,
- will spend MONDAY of each week at C LUMBIA
\ X ROADS, where he will at all times pay the highest
market price for BUTTER : commencing April 18. 1859.
J- B DUNNING, French Mills, Pa.
Eliason, Greener 6c Co.
Piano Forte Manufacturers,
AND MUSIC PUBLISHERS,
No. 51, Water-st., Elm ir
I N ADDITION TO A LARGE ASSOBT-
L ment of our own manufatcured Piano Fortes, which
hive now been in use for years, and have been pronounc
ed by Mous. STRAUKOSCH and other eminent Artists,
unsurpassed in touch, tone and durability, we have a large
; stock of the world-wide celebrated
' Chiclicring 6c Sons," Boston: Grand
and Square Piano Fortes,
who have received thirty-four medals in Europe and Amer
ica for the best Piano Fortes. We have also
Raven, Bacon 6c Co.'s.
Piano Fortes, which are undoubtedly preferable to any
other makers in New York.
Being manufacturers ourselves, we get the above In
struments on the most favorable terms, enabling ns to
' sell them to dealers and Seminaries at their regular whole
sale prices.
Carhart, CTcedham 6c Co.'s, IWEclodcons.
Mr. Carhart being the original inventor of the above In
struments, and the same having all the valuable improve
rnenfs, it is only jut to say they are not to lie ekceiled.
A large assortment of SHEET MUSIC.
One of our firm having had long experience in fins
branch, parties at a distance not able to visit our Ware
rooms, may rely on his selections.
The ht-s. ol lialian Firings. Violins. Guitars, etc. Par
ticular attcrtion is paid to the selection of BRASS IN
STRUMENTS lor Bauds.
All Piano Fortes bought of us are WARRANTED for
three years.
Pianos and Mclodeons TO RENT, and sent all over the
country t extremely low prices.
Parties wishing to purchase Piano Fortes, or any other
Musical Merchandize, and save from ten to fifteen per
cent., will please call, or address
ELIASON, GREENER A CO.
May 16,1859. 51 Water Street, Elmira, N. Y.
Wst. Dm ;.ca, is ig'-nt for the firm at ¥©wanda.