J&fstellawcoua.
DR. PORTERS
OLD DRUG STORE,;
Already admitted to tic
Tte largest, safest and most approved
DRUG HOUSE IN NORTHERN PENNSYLVANIA I j
WIT II
An established reputation for keeping tte best medicine. I
UNEQUALLED
In its facilities and apparatus for compounding and pre- ;
paring
MEDICINE AND PRESCRIPTIONS,
Conducted by thoroughly competent persons, who devote
the moat careful attention,pay the strictest regard
to accuracy, and use only selected arti
cles. and medicine-i of unques
tioned purity, has become
TUB ®A§2 STiUB 37® Til
With prices revised to correspond with the market. ,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
ALL ARTICLES WAHRANTLP AS RrrWESSbTKP-
Rv recent arrangements with the Manufacturers. Impor
tela or First Holders of Goods and Cash Purcha
ses, the prices will always he at the low
est point for Prime Goods.
LOWER FIGURES THAN EVER IN'
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Glass,
DRUGS St DYE-STUFFS.
Everything in this extensive stork will be sold
Cheap for Cash
PRICES RE DI*CE t , VIZ:
Of Soaps, Perfumery, Brushes, Combs,
Pocket Knives and Razors,
Lamps and Materials for Light,
TRUSSES & SUPPORTERS,
WINES AND LIQUORS, ONLY FOR MEDICINE,
TOBACCO & SNUFF.
All the Popular Patent Medicines,
Tooth, Skin &. Hair Preparations,
Fancy Articles of all Descriptions,
Edectir, Botanic and Homoeopathic Medicines.
Spices, Hied Seed, Lamp Shades end Garden Seeds.
FISH TACKiJi, AMMUNITION, Ac.
Constituting the most complete as-ortment, embracing
the great wants of the People, reduced in Price,
aud revised for the Cash System.
DR. PORTER'S CAMPHENE !
DR. PORTER'S ALCOHOL!
DR. PORTER'S BURNING FLUID !
Arc Fresh, daily prepared, and unrivalled by any in the
Market.
DR. PORTER'S PREPARATIONS
Tor Family Use,
Known as Safe and Reliable Remedies, are warranted for
what they are intended to give satisfaction,
viz :
Dr. Porter's Pectoral Syrup price 27£ cents
Dr. Porter's Family Embrocation '* 20 "
Pr. Porter's Tonic Elixer '• 50 "
Dr Porter's Worm Syrup " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Comp. Syr. II) pophosphitcs.. " 100
Dr. I'orter'a Uterine Tonic •• 1.50 "
Dr. Porter's Blackberry Balsam " 25 "
Dr. Porters Tooth Ache Drops " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Cephalic Snuff. " 2.5 *'
Dr. Porter's Tooth Powder •' 2.5 "
Dr. Porter's Tricogene " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Tricophile " 25 "
I)r. Porter's Shampoo " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Horse and Cattle Lotion " S7A "
Dr. Porter's Horse ami Cattle Powder " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Bed Bug Poison " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Black Ink " 25 "
l>r. Porter's Cleansing Fluid " 37£ '* |
Dr. Porter's Rat and Mice Poison " 25 "
Dr. Poster's Citrate Magnesia " 25 "
Medical Advice given gratuitously at llieoflkc
Charging only for Medicine.
fi-T Thank fill for past liberal patronage would respect
fully announce to his friends and the public that no pains
shall be spared to satisfy and merit the continuance of
their confidence and patronage, at the
CASH DRUG STORE
South End of the Ward House.
June 30, 1-U.9. H. C. PORTER, M. D.
SUJIV EYI Is" G.
TO LAND IIOLDEUS AND LAND
DEALERS. The subscriber having located perma
nently in Herrickville, tenders his services as Land Sur
veyor, to all who may need then. He professes to be
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.
H. S. HANNA.
Herrickville, Bradford County, Pa May IC.
DICKINSON SEMINARY.
(FOR BOTH SEXES.)
Williamsport, Xiocoming County, Fa,
FACULTY.
Rev. JOHN H. DASH I ELL, A. M., (Principal ) Moral
Philosophy and Belle Lettres.
J. W. KfeUREE, A. M.. Mathematics.
0.11. V.. Cll IKON Lit, A. M., Ancient and Modern Lan
guages.
GEORGE W. JOHN. A. 8., Natural Science.
WILLIAM LIGHTON, Instrumental and Vocal Music.
Miss MARY R. CUSHMAN, Preceptress.
Miss LAI'RA M. VAN NESS. Painting and Drawing.
Rev. JOHN D. WALLACE, Preparatory Department.
Miss EMMA MANLIN, Assistant Pupil.
S. M. GipßS, Penmanship and Bookkeeping.
D. SHOWERS, Steward and Treasurer.
The Seminary Year is divided into three unequal terms.
Pupils are received at any ti-ue. Deduction lor Absence
is made on recommendation of the Faculty to the Trea
surer.
Fall Term will begin, August loth, 1859,
and end December 21st, 18 weeks.
Winter Term will begin January sth. 1860,
end March 30th, 12 "
Summer Term will begin, March 31st 1860,
end June 21st, 12 "
Board, washing, and furn
ished room, 12 35 pr week, or S9B 70 pr yr.
Gas and fixtures, 15 " " 6 30 "
Tuition, per 12 weeks.
Preparatory Deparment, 13 00
" 6 00
Scientific •' 7 00
Scientific Lectures, (extra). 1 00 24 50 "
Classical Department, 8 00
Incidental charges—Heatingand Clean
ing Public Rooms, Ac., 80 cents per
12 weeks, 2 80
Total charge per year, $132 30
Music, Drawing, Painting and Modern Languages,
Book keeping, Ornamental Penmanship and Wax-Fruit,
extra.
No Student admitted to recitation until all hills are
settled or arranged with the Treasurer.
Bills payable in advance, per term.
Students should bring with them towels, napkins and
bedding. These and their clothing should be well mark
ed.
This School has many advantages; the Location is
beautiful and healthy, and has direct communication,
twice a day. with Baltimore. New York and Philadelphia.
The terms are cheaper than In the majority of schools.—
The Buildings are spacious, lighted with* gas, and well
supplied with school and boarding requisites. Night
Watch. Brothers and sisters may be educated together.
Studies are liberally arranged to suit preferences or In
dustry. Daily prayers, with singing and the reading of
Qod's Word in the Chapel. Mur.3-lv.
HAY SCALES I
THE SUBSCRIBER IS NOW PRE
PABED to construct Hay Scales upon an Improved
principle, where simplicity, accuracy, aud durability- arc
so combined as to excel in at iea®t simplicity and dura
-biiity any of the scales now in use Also I epaiuug of' id
plauora. acaics done on reasonable- terms nnd ith dis
pttck. Aidrsss Q W. JACKSON.
.Jaaa-fc Tks.. Wyl?lng Bradford Co la.
iliisfitess C'lrts-
DR CHAS. M. TURNER, PHYSICIAN
A- SL'RUEO A', "ffifvs Lis profersional services to
the inhabitant* of Towanda and vicinity. Office aud rer
•denct in the dwelling recently occupied by U. Booti 1 ,
?ti.. one door north of the Episcopal Church, ou Maine
EMeet.
K. oVEnioN, v'l! t- V MONT AN YE
OVERTON & MONTANYE, ATTOR
XEYS A R L.I If—Office iu Union Block,formcr
y occupied by J as-Mactaklane.
II- J. Matull PH. Morrow.
A I ADI 11, A MOT; ROW, A TTULINE YS
111 A XI) COUXSELLORS AT LA IV, —Office
over MercurV Store. Towanda, Pa.
Towaudn, April 2, Is. n-13-tf
IAR. E. 11. MASON, PHYSICIAN AND
JL/ A URGE OX, otters his professional services to the
people of Towanda and vicinity. Office at his residence
on Pine street, where he can a! .rays be found when not
professionally engaged.
IT TARSONS, ATTORNEY AT
IJ. LAW, TROY, Bradford Co., Pa. Office over V.
M. A H. F. Long's store- Aug- 7, lo'i.
ENRY B. M'KEAN, ATTORNEY
AT LAW, TOWANDA, PA.; will pay prompt
attention to business entrusted to him. Collections made
on rca.souablr term*, "ith prompt remittances. oetl.i
LIIANAN SMITH, havinß returned to
Towanda, has opened a Law Office over Mercur's
Store. Dec. 1.1837. .
DR. H. WESTON, DEN
TJST. pennanentjy located in Towanda.
one door south of BaileyANevcns .
Towanda, Feb. 19.1859.
DR O S. PEOK, SURGEON AND
MECHAXICAL VEST IST, TOWANDA. Pa.
ttJ-Office. No. 1, Brick Row, over E- T-Fox s store
entrance first door i n Pine .-t. July 18.1859.
WOOL CARDING
\\T E have put our machinery in the very
T 1 best order, and have engaged the services of two
good and experienced workmen.
Hiving abundance of machinery, room and power, shall
he able to do work as fast as it comes and will card loads
from a distance as soon as brought. Cioth dress.ng dye
inc &c.. will also be done in its season. I shall give the
b is'ness my personal attention hereafter, ami will guar
antee all the work well done. H , B INGHAM-
Camptowu. Ma}' 10.1833.
TOWANDA CABINET WAREHOUSE
IHili -IJJiVfffri CHESTER WELLS wonid
tfnllv inform his friends and the
_ u y ic that he is now receiving at his new
stand one door east #f Montanyes 4 Co., a large and ex
tensive assortment of
Sofas, Mahojranv Chairs, of various patterns,
Ito cuooii and Mahogany Side and Centre Tables,
Dining, Tea and Pembroke Tables.Standsofevery
kind. Cane. Flag and Wood seal 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, 4c.
M"COFFINS,of every size and quality, and will at
tend on all occasions when required. ~ ,
The public are invited to examine my assortment bc.ore
urchasiug elsewhere.as I wiil sell cheaperthan any other
establishment in Northern Pennsylvania.
Towanda. May 30, 1859.
STORKS & CHATFIELD
OWEGO, N. Y,
Are agents for the sale of
Wheeler's Patent Railway Chain
I I O Jl S Y - IP O W K 11.
WHEELER'S PATENT
Combined Thresher nnd Winnower,
OVERSHOT THRESHER,
(With Vibrating Separator,)
Single or One horse Power and Separator,
WHEELER'S C'LOVF.U DULLER,
LAWRENCE SAW-MILLS, (for sawing wood, 4c.)
All the above machines are manufactured by Wheeler,
Me'iek, 4 Co., Albany, N. Y., and are warranted to give
entire satisfaction, or may be returned at the expiration
of a reasonable time for trial.
S. HORTON & Co.'s
CELEBRATED DOR POWERS, FOR CHURNING, &C.
Constantly on hand.
£3-Farmers and others wishing to procure any of the
above articles, will do well to call upon us before purchas
ing. June 28. 1859.
New Arrival of Clothing !
J. JYE. COLZ.INS
, TS NOW RECEIVING THE LARGEST
' X stock of Spring and Summer Clothing ever bronght to
| fhis market ,which,he is now selling at greatly reduced pri
: res. His stock consists of Brown Linen Sack Coats,
' Brown Linen Frock do, White Linen Duck do, Queen's
! (. loth do. Spanish Linen do, prices ranging from $1 to $3.
j Broxva Linen I'ants, Fancy Linen do. Check Marsailles
I do. Tweed do. Fancy Cassimere do, Black Cassimere do,
| White and Fancy Marsailles Vests, Figured Silk do,
i Black Satin do, liiack and Fancy Farmer's Satin do. Fig
! urcd Silk aaJ Linen do. Black Lloth and Fancy Cloth,
1 Dress Coats, Business Coats, Silk mixtures do, Plain and
j Fancy Cassimere do, Tweed do, Kentucky Jeans do.
FURNISHING GOODS.
Shirts. Drawers, Cravats, Suspenders. Collars, Linen
' and Silk Pocket Handkerchiefs, White Shirts, Fancy do,
; Marsailles do.
Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings.
Black and Fancy Cord Cloths,
" " " C'assimeres,
" •' " Vestings,
All of which I am ready to make up to order on short no
tice, and wan-rated to fit every time or no sale. I have
secured the services of Mr. Pennvpacker to carry on the
TAILORING BUSINESS. To all you that want cutting
or anything iu that line will please give as a call.we keep
none hut the is'st workmen. CUTTING done on short
notice. Thankful for past favors, lam now ready to wait
on any one who may give me a call. Don't forget the
place—oue door south of Hall's Store.
Towanda, May 10, 1859. J. M. COLLINS.
:N-II;V\" s^niisra
SUMMER" GOODS!
T IIA RYEY PHINNEY WOULD
j t J • respectfully return his thanks to the public for the
) liberal patronage he has sustained, and as the citizens of
I Bradford anil surrounding counties, can appreciate good
Goods at low prices, he is now prepared to offer greater
inducements for their patronage than ever. His stock
consists in part of
Book Muslin, Hoops, Hoop Skirts,
Poplins, Lawns, Challies, Stair Carpets.
Dei-ains, Chambrays, Jacquard Diapers, white,
j French Chints, Jacquard Diapers, brown,
! Table Covers. Linen Collars,
1 Jaconet Muslins. Book do., Irish Linen. Dimity,
Swiss Muslin. Cambric do., Crape and Crambric Collars,
I Nansook Muslin. French Veils,
I Dotted Swiss, Organdys,
) Victoria Lawns, French, Scotch and Ameri
{ Bayadere Swiss. can Ginghams,
! While Cotten Girdera, French Lawns. Robe Lawns,
I Swiss Sleeves, All Wool DeLaines,
Cambric Bands, Bayadere Savella,
Casbraere Shawls, Double Skirt Rob,
Stella Shawls, French Prints,
Silk Mantillas, Velvet Ribbons,
Parasols, Belt Ribbons,
American Prints, Oil Cloths,
Bonnet Ribbons, Ingrain Carpets,
Taffeta Ribbons, Venetian Carpets,
Cloths. CasMimeree. Denims, Stripes, Ticking, Sheet
ing, Shirting, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Groceries, Hard
wale, Crockery, 4c. Call and see what bargains can be
had at No, 3,PATTON'S BLOCK.
Towanda. April 26, 18.59.
OTCA LS FOR SALE.—A Second Hand,
No 10, " Queen of the West" QOOKINQ STOVE
in good condition—also A Shtet-lren Air light STOVE
—wUl cheap Afply at this office Nov 10. 1868
jHiscellaneous.
PATTON & PAYNE,
ifr- ~~ 5 j,lL—,IL— -
' No. 4, Patton's Block, Towanda, Fa.,
1 Have recently added largely to their stock of
I IMS ft MEDI CI NES,
CHEMICALS,
! FAMILY GROCERIES.
j They also have constantly on hand
PURE WINDS AND LIQUORS,
FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES.
FRESH CAMPHENE,
! At the lowest rates, and BURNING FLUID, of superior
i ! quality, manufactured expressly for the gas-jet Fluid
' Lamps. They also keep all the Popular
'\PATENT MEDICINES,
j of the day. Every article going from this store is war
ranted as represented, and if any prove diflerent, they
' ! will be eheerfullv taken back, and the money refunded.
J. G. PATTON.
Towanda, Feb. 1, 1859. Dr. E. D. PAYNE.
r THUS IS THE ESTABLISHMENT
X where you can find a very fine assortment of
WATCHES AND JEWELRY of all descriptions, also a
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 fai mer should always have. Pri
ees frotn $8 to S2O, according to finish REPAIRING
I done as usual in a neat and workmanlike manner and war
| ranted. WM. A. CHAM BERLIN.
N. 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.
Towanda. Nov. 24. 1858. W. A. C.
JEWELRY! JEWELRY! JEWELRY
A. WE. Warner's
I Neic J)- Spleiuliil Jewelry Store, one door north
of Pat tons Drug Store,
r-g- H AS just been opened with the largest and
| most choice stock of FASHIONABLE
! JEWELRY everoffered to a discriminating
gjfe—J A) public. Indeed, he can safely say that with
gaf . '*f!) the opening of bis new store has been in
augnrated a new era in the Jewelry line,
' | inasmuch as along with the choiceand elegant assortment
I he gives the most reliable assurance of an almost incredi
| ble reduction in prices ; the rich and tasteful articles hav
, ing been all bought with ready cash.
A. M. W., when he reflects how, for the past years,with
i a far less attractive stock, he has enjoyed so large a share
of public patronage,flatters himself that the immense in
-1 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 lain. 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 " JWTIIE WATCH REPAIRING DEPARTMENT will
' [ continue to be distinguished by the skill and despatch
1 | which has heretofore enabled it to enjoy the enviable rep-
I utation of being the most reliable in town.
Towanda, September 24, 155.
"VTEW R. R ROUTE—DELAWARE,
' JA LACKAWANNA ft WESTERN RAILROAD—
I New and expeditous broad gauge route from the North
e 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 6. 0 A. M., and
connects with the Express Train, which leaves Great
Bend for New York and Philadelphia at 8 10 A. SI.
r> Due at Montrose 8 45 "
Tunkhannoi k 9 24 "
Factoryville 9 48 "
Scranton 10 35 "
Moscow. 11 22 "
Btroudsbnrg 1 26 p. M.
Water Gap. 1 39 "
s Delaware. (15 minutes to dine,) 2 04 "
'• Bridgeville 2 25 "
'• Junction 3 25 "
New York 7 15 "
• Philadelphia 7 15 "
J Passengers from New York, leave Pier No. 2
Noitli River, at 7 30 A. M.
From Philadelphia, leave Walnut St Wharf, at 6 00 "
Leave Junction 10 50 "
1 Due at Bridgeville 11 37 "
> Delaware, 15 minutes dinner.) 11 52 "
Water Gap 12 29 "
Stroudsburg 12 41 P.M.
Moscow 2 26 "
Scranton 3 10 "
Factoryville 3 58 "
h Tunkhannock 4 15 "
e Montrose 4 53 "
e Great Rend 5 25 "
jr Connecting at Great Bend with the Mail Train,
j, west, at 537 ••
t Accommodation train leaves Scranton for Great
T Bend, at 8 10 A. M.
e Arrive at Great Rend 12 40 P.M.
Connecting with the Dunkirk Express West, at 1 10,
the Emigrant Traiu 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
I Freight Trains, leaving Scranton, at 100 A.M.
I Due at Stroudsburg, at 10 05 "
' " Junction, at 220 P.M.
Returning, will leave Junction, at 3 30 A. M.
) Due at Stroudsburg, at 705 "
e " Scranton, at 230 P.M.
C Passengers to and from New York change oars at Junc
j tion—l<> and from Philadelphia, at Bridgville.
For Pittston. Kingston, and Wilkesbarre, take L. & B.
R. R. cars at Scranton.
For Jessup, Archibald, and Carbondale, take the sta
ges at Scranton.
Tickets sold and Baggage checked THROCOH.
JOHN BRlSßlN,Superintendent.
WM. N. JENKS, Gen'L Ticket Agent.
Scranton, April 6,1859.—a 26.
AR E YOU INSURED ? -
i Susquehanna Mutual Insurance Co.,
TOWANDA, BRADFORD COUNTY, PA.
1, HpII IS Company insures against loss or dntn-
X age by Fire. Dwelling houses, Furniture Warehou
ses, Stores and Merchandize, Sc., on the moat reasonable
terms.
DIRECTORS.
HENRY W. TRACY, | JOSEPH POWELL,
HON. D. WILMOT. J W. PAYSON
JOHN A. CODDING, |LEVI P. STALFORD,
J. D. MONTANA'S, II3AAC MYER,
THOMAS ELLIOTT, WILLIAM GRIFFIB,
t ALLEN M'KEAN, IGUY TRACY.
H. W. TRACY, President,
e ALLEN M'KEAN, Vice President; EDWARD T. EL
LIOTT, Secretary ; LAPORTE, MA SON A CO., Treas.
Towanda. May, 11.1859.
PEAS, BEANS AND SEEDS.— FieId
Peas, Blackeysd Peas, Marrow Beans.Button Onioms,
E Onion Setts, and a choice selection of Garden Seeds at
April 12. FOX'S.
ittistrllanrous.
Great Western Insurance* Trust Co.
AND TIIE
Farmers Union Insurance Company, of
ATHENS, PENN.,
HAVING CONSOLIDATED THEIR
BUSINESS, the same will hereafter be conducted
by the nnited 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 SIOO,OOO is in First Mortgages, with bonds, bear
ing 6 per cent, interest on improved property, worth dou
ble the amonnt; which gives the Company over $330,000
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.
#3*A continnence of public patronage ia respectfully
solicited.
CHAS- C. LATHOP, President.
WM. DARLING, Vice-President.
C. N. BHIPMAN. 2 d Vice-President.
JAMES WRIGHT, Sec. and Treat.
C. 8. RUSSELL, Ass't Secretary.
DIRECTORS :
CHAS. C. I.ATHROP, DANIEL L. COLLIER,
JOHN C. HUNTER, E. TRACY
ISAAC HAZLEHURBT, FRANCIS TYLER,
CHAS. HARLAN, C. N. SHIPMAN.
J. R. M'CURDY. THOS. L. GILLESPIE,
Hoit. WM. DARLING, (AMES B. SMITH,
ALEX. WHILLDIN. J. J- SLOCUM.
H. B. McKEAN, Agent, Towanda.
March. 2*. I*so.
THtT OLD STAND
STILL IN OPERATION!
THE aubscrllier would announce
■**'w to the public that he has now on
and will make to ordpr all
' ilKls of CABINET FURNITURE.
IfSi such as Sofas,Divans.Lounges,Ceo
|l|,! alal tre, Card, Dining and Breakfast Ta-
IjMrfjipi I.I'IT*! ble. Mahogany, Walnut, Staple and
ymmt j ■■■■■ w c, elT y Bureaus, Stands of various
G B __JLvY kinds, Chairs and Bedsteads of every
description, which are, and will be made of the best ma
terial and workmanlike manner, and 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 He furnished on
Funeral occasions. JAMES MACKINSON.
Towanda, January 1. 1857.
TOWANDA HARDWARE,CUTLERY
IRON AND STOVE STORE.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer
IVjTI Hardware and Stoves. Iron
| A- --jLij-Sand Nails, Sash, Glass, Paints
s J— Oils, House Trimmings—
yTjpmr*" c"i ~ kinds of Carriage trimmings,
B!! i V!!!illl' lli 'i!.il"' l |ii ; i;BMH Beat Cloths and Laces, Carriage
jlgßg Sulkey and Seat Springs, Car-
BgwßTpcnters' and Joiners' Planes,
Wf Saws, Augers, Chisels and all
frj ot h tr Tools—Cross Cut, Mill
f * and Circular Saws, Blacksmith
Tools, Bellows, Anvils, Vices,
J Hammers and Screw Plates,
Axes. Broad Narrow, Lath and Hand Hatchets—Cable,
Log. Trace and Ilaltr, Chains, Crowbars, Picks, Shovels
and Spades.
POCKETAND 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 H ARDWARE line, Brass, Brittania, Jappaned
and Plain Tin Ware, single or in setts. 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 andimporters. including the largest assortment
and greatest variety of
STOVES
Stores 25 per cent. less than usual for Cash,
or Groin at the highest market prices.
Coal and Wood Cooking. Coal and Wood Parlor. Dining-
Room, Six Plate and Cylinder,everbmughtinto Northern
Pennsylvania or Southern New York ; all of which we
are now prepared to sell at wholesale or retail, at as low
rates. and on as good TKRMS as can be found this side of
! New-York, from the fart that all our goods were bought
j >f first hands and in full packages and large qnaatitic*
; 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. 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 Main street, in the new Wood
Building, lettered all over.
Grain and Country Produce, old Iron, Brass, P.rittania
and Copper, Dried Fruit of all kinds, Feathers and Bees
wax wanted for poods.
10,000 Sheep Pelts wanted, for which the highest price
n CASH will be paid.
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, 185 R.
H. A. BURBANK'S BAKERY
One Door North of the Ward House.
TOWANDA, PA.
WJ HERE you can tind a constant supply of Bread, Rusk,
V Crackers, Cookies, Jumbles, and all kinds of Fancy
Cakes.
OYSTERS furnished by the quart or keg, or cook
ed to order.
al~ Particular attention paid to filling orders for parties
Returning our sincere thanks tor the 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 18,1887. H. A. BURBANK.
WOW 18 THE TIME
TO GET
k MELAINOTYPES 8t AMBROTYPES CHEAP !
J \ G. H. WOOD
H \ Has reduced his prices of all kinds of
~ZI * Pictures with Cases, 25 per cent.
Frames of all kinds kept on hand also at reduced pri
ces. Good Cases with Melaiuotypes, 75 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
DA M ARBLE FACTORY, where he will be
prepared to furnish Monuments and Tomb
Stones, manufactured front the best qualities
of RUTLAND and ITALIAN MARBLE, and
wrought into such styles aud designs as will
suit every variety of taste.
M Persons washing to make their selections
can do so whenever in Towanda, by calling at
this New Establishment.
The superior quality of the stock, the artistical beautv
of the work, and the promptness with which orders will
he filled, will offer inducements to visit this new shop.
F. 11. BALDWIN, Proprietor.
Towanda, July 2C, 1859.
REFERENCES.
WAVERLY. TOWANDA, PA.
Hon. Nathan Bristol, Prof. C. R. Coburn,
C. H. ShepartL Cashier, Rev. Julius Foster,
R. G. Crans, Merchant, 11. S Mercur, Merchant,
Alpin A Doubleday.do. Montanyes, "
Rev. O. Crane, T. M. Woodruff, Sheriff,
" Wm. Putnam, Col. A. M'Kean, Prot'y,
" D. A. Shepard, Hon. D. Wilinot,
F. Tyler. Pres't. Bank. " J. C. Ad'.ms.
CHEMUNG. " Wm. Eiwell,
G. W. Buck, Esq. E. A. Parsons, Ed. Argns.
wvsox. E. 0. Goodrich,Ed.Reporter.
V. E. Piollet, Esq. v
IT. 33. M'KEANT
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT, ot 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, Take Xfotice !
THE SUBSCRIBER has some pond stock
SHEEP for sale. Bucks, Southdown and Bakewell,
fnll blood, and Oxford and Sonthdown, crossed. Ewes,
9outhdown blooded. They are three the best bloods of
Sheep for this country. W. W. E APT ABROOKP.
North Towanda, JUM 21,1859.
ifcarMne.
OROVER 6l BAKER'S
CKI.KBRATED
Family Sewing Machines.
NEW STYLES—PRICES SSO TO $125.
EXTRA CHARGE OK 15 FOR HBMMEBS.
F. B. CHANDLER. Aoknt, Montrose;
J. M. ROBINSON, LAKE-BT., Elwka.
THESE MACHINES sew from twospools.
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 their own opera
tion, without recourse to the band 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, unqnestion3bly. the best Machines in
the market for family sewing, on account of their simpli
tity, durability, ease of management, and adaption to all
varieties of family sewing—executing either heavy or fine
work with equal tacility.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 foliowing
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. Leavit, 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 of family sewing, by
simply changing the spools of thread."— Mrs. Elizabe'h
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 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 been worn
without the giving away of a stitch. The Machine is
easily kept in order, and easily u*ed.— Mrs. A. B. Whip
ple, wife of Rev. Geo. Whipple, .Veto York.
'■ Your Sewing Machine has been in use in ray 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 tainily and
household sewing— Robert Boorman, New York.
" For several months we have used Grover A Baker's
Sewing Machine, nnd 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.—*/. ll'. Morris, daughter of Gen. Geo.
P. Morris, Editor of the Home Journal.
Extract of a letter from Thos. R. Leavitt, an American
gentleman, now resident in Sydney, New South Wales,
dated lanuary 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 ontstood all the double seams sewed by sailors
with a needle and twine."
" If Homer could be called up from his murky hades.he
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 sfffrt-making as " the dire
ful spring of woes unnumbered."— Prof. North.
" I take pleasure in saying, that the Grover A Baker
RewingMaehines have more than sustained myexpeetation.
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.
" 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 should
insist upon Saints Grover A Baker having an eternal ho
liday in commemoration of their good deeds for humani
ty."—Cassins M. Clay.
" X think it by far the best patent, in use. This Machine
can be adapted from the finest cambric to the heaviest
cassiinerc. 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, Nashville,
Tenn.
" It is speedy, very neat, and durable in its work: is
easily understood arid kept in repair. learne-tly recom
mend this Machiae to all my acquaintances,and others."
Mrs. M. A. Forrest, Memphis, Venn.
" li e find this Machine to work to onr satisfaction.and
with pleasure re>-ommend it to the public, as we believe
the Grover A Baker to be the be*t Sewing Machine in
use."— Deaiy Brothers, Allison, Tenn.
" If usedj 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."— Muggie 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 be lutiful 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 Rewing 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 ntilitv 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."— Mrv. DAY. H'heeler, 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 yoting ladies. We with pleasure recommend
the Grover A Baker Sewing Machine to be the best in
use."— N. Stillman A" Co., .Memphis, Tenn.
• " The Grover A Baker Sewing Machine works admira
bly. I think the stitch and work far superior to that of
anj'Rewing Machine I ever saw. On fine work. I think
the Machine would be hard to be beat."—l 4*. 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 Rewing Machines have given
such satisfaction that we cheerfully recommend thcui 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. ll.B.Mitch
el, Memphis, Tenn.
" I am happy to give my testimony in favor of GroverA
Baker's Rewing 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 yon claim for it. My wife
is much pleased with it, and we take pleasure to certify
to this effect."— R. C. Brinkley, Memphis, Tenn.
'• It gives me pleasure to find the Grover A Baker Rew
ing Machine giving so much satisfaction. I 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 Seltz, Memphis, Tenn.
" I consider my machine invaluable, and would not
Lake 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,
Tenn.
-REND FOR A CIRCULAR.
A LOCAL AGENT WANTED.
COLLING WOOD k LE VERIO H, SUR
VEYORS. ENGINEERS, AND DRAUGHTSMEN,
are prepared to make surveys, attend professionally as
CIVIL. MECHANIC, OR
HYDRAULIC ENGINEERS.
Execute ARCHITECTURAL, TOPOGRARIIIC, AND
MACHINE DRAWINGS,
and transact all bnsiness connected therewith, with neat
ness, accuracy and despatch.
OFFICE. witliCollingwood Brothers, Jewelers, 13 Lake
street, ELMIRA. N. Y.
F. COLLING WOOD. G. LEVERICH.
REFERENCES.—B. Benjamin, Tracy Beadle, Elmira ;
Geo. Sidney Camp, Esq.. Owego; Judge D. Board man,
Ithaca. Feb. 7, 1869.
jfcfscellaneous^
TO WAN DA FOUNDRY.
THE subscriber continues to carry on the
Foundry business in Towanda, and is prepared t*
do all kinds of work in hia 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 terms. Persons wishing to purchase
Stoves of any kind will find it much to their advantage
to buy at the Foundry, us 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.
KiT 1 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 he has opened a new
TIN WARE A SHEET IRON ESTABLISHMENT
in the Fiundry, first door below Mercur's Store, where
he is prepared to conduct the business in all its various
branches.
Tin Ware and House Spouting of all kinds, made to or
der, on short notice. 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.
Al YKR'S M ILLS.
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
tronage of the community—Wasting that the reputation
the mill has heretofore liorne may not suffer in the haDda
of the new firm. It shall be our aim to do all work en
trusted to us promptly and in the beat 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 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 price*.
M VEIL FROST A CO.
1 ISAAC MYEP. J. O. FROST K. T. FOX.
North Tcwaxda, Oct. 6.1858.
Patronize a Home Enterprize I
| A Book-Bindery in Towanda !
TT7E would respectfully announce to our friends and
I V V the public generally, that we have connected with
I our Printing Office and Book A Stationery Store, a Plain
I and Fancy BOOK-BINDERY, and earnest!v solicit the
patronage of all who desire anything in the fine.
Having secured the services of one of the best binders
in the United States, we Hatter ourselves that we can give
universal satisfaction both in workmanship and price.—
Therefore we present to the public the strongest assuran
ces that we are prepared to bind in a workmanlike man
ner, all kinds of BOOKS, among which we may name
Bibles, Histories, Music, Magazines, Pamphlets, Periodi
cals, Law and School Books, to order or pattern in
French, Italian, German and English style ; in
Velvet, Silk, Cloth, Leather and Paper.
upon the most reasonable rates, for CASH, or ready pay
*3~Give us a trial.
Particular attention given to re-binding Books. All
work warranted to be properly executed.
tar Plain and Fancy Paper Boxes made to order.
Jan 1,1858. E. A. PARSONS.
BOOKS &. STATIONERY!
Sir The attention of the public is requested to the very
1 general nd excellent assortment always on hand at the
I Argus Book and Stationery Store, first building north of
the Ward House. Call and examine our stock.
Kcu- Store! New Prices!
IT. W. NOBLE,
No. 5, Brick Row, Towanda,
WHOLESALE k RETAIL LIQUOR
DEALER, now offers to the public a well selected
! stock of Wines, Liquors, Tobacco, Havana and Domestic
i Cigars. Consisting in part of the following :
| BRANDlES.—Hennessey. Otard. Cognac, and Dupuy.
j GlNS.—Holland, Rose, and Scheidam Schnapps.
RUMS.—Santa Cruz, Jamaica, and New England.
WHISKEYS. —Bourbon, Scotch, Monongehala, Old
I Crow, and Old Rye.
WlNES.—Champaigne. Claret. Sherry, Madeira, Bur
gundy. Port, Muscat, Malaga, Domestic. French cor
dials of ail brands.
CIGARS.—La Victoria. Washington, Light Guards,
Rio Kondo, Henry Clay. La Fontica, La Isabella, La Flor
j d'Cubana. Principe, Yarn, Principe,
j TOBACCO—A good assortment of Cut, Chewing, Smo
| king and Manufactured Tobacco of various brands, a!: of
j which will be sold at the lowest prices for Cash, or to
j prompt payers. AH 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, 1859.
GEO. 11. BUNTIISia,
RESPECTFULLY informs his former customers and
the public generally, tkat he has removed hia
TAILOR'S SHOP,
To one door south of Tracy A Moore's store and imme
diately opposite D. C. Hall's Stove and Tin Store Main st.
He Hatters himself that from his long experience in bu
siness he will be able to please ail who may favor him
with their custom. Owing to the low pressure in the mo
ney market, he will make Coats from 62 59 to 64 50each
and other work in proportion for READY PAY.
Country Produce in payment, will not be refused, if
ffered. Towanda, March 20, 1858.
Eliason, Greener <fc Co.
Piano Forte Manufacturers,
AND MUSIC PUBLISHERS,
No. 51, Water-st., Elm ir
TN ADDITION TO A LARGE ASSOBT-
X ment of our own manufatcured Piano Fortes, which
have now been in use for years, and have Is-en pronounc
ed by Moris. STR.VCKOSCH and other eminent Artists,
unsurpassed in touch, tone and durability, we have a large
stock of the world wide celebrated
' Chickcring & 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 dt 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 us to
! sell them to dealers and Seminaries at their regular whole
i sale prices.
Carhart, TTeedhnm dt Co.'s, Melodeons.
Mr. Carhart being the original inventor of the above In
struments. and the same having all the valuable improve
j ments, it is oily jut to say they are not to be excelled.
A large assortment of SHEET MUSIC.
I One of our firm having had long experience in this
branch, parties at a distance not able to visit our Ware
| rooms, may rely on his selections.
The best of Italian Strings, Violins. Guitars, etc. Par
-1 ticular attcrtinn is paid to the selection of BRASS IN- •
STRUMENTS for Bands.
All Piano Fortes bought of us are WARRANTED for
three years.
Pianos and Melodeons 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 front ten to fifteen per
cent., will please call, or address
ELI A SON, GREENER A CO.
May 16, 1859. 51 Water Street, Elmira, N. Y.
Wm. Dittkk'H, is agent for the firm at Towanda.
Opening of the North Branch,
AND AN ARRIVAL OF
AST EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT
OF SPRING AND SUMMER
\f E SOLOMON HAS JUSTRETURX-
Ir l ED from New York with the largest and most
complete assortment of
SPRING &. SUMMER CLOTHING!
Ever exhibited in this market. He has 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: lety of Dress, Raglans, and Sacks, at prices ranging
from 61 25 to 65 50. Pants and Vests 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, feel
ing confident that we shall be able to please the most fas
tidious.
-HF.MEMBER THE PLACE—No. 2. Patton's Block.
Towanda, April 26, 1859. M. E. SOLOMON.
HARDWARE. -A NEW LOT JUST
receive**! MERCUR'S-