geparimtnt.
f rem the American Agriculturalist.]
• \7o Want Good Butter.
'I be '.laircing season is uow at fall tide ;the
lL.ii: , erfiow with their foaming treasur
v", j ,e crowned with rich cream, and
gu.o. .gets of butter are ready for transpor
tation to the market, there to be minted into
solid coin. The quautity of products brought
to this market alone, would surprise a novice ;
the quality of much of it is still more astonud
ing. An average of 500,000 lbs. of butter
per week is consumed in this city and vicinity;
100,000 lbs. would be a full estimate of the
prime article to be found in the whole quantity
The price paid for the best sorts, ofer the in-,
ferior, would seem to be iudueemeut enough to
furnish, a £ood article in abundance, biit, when
purchasing family supplies, we have often sampl
ed andtasked large lots—smelling was enough
in'many cases—without finding a single desira
ble firkin. Scarce a country housekeeper
would allow such trash to appear on her table;
indeed, visitors from the country find the poor
butter here, one of the greatest drawbacks to
their pleasures at the table. Why then is sncli
butter sent here? From some sections, no
doubt, because it is poor. A neglected churn
ing is found unfit for family use, and is "sent
to the store" in barter for other necessaries;
the merchant pays cnc price to all customers,
packs it all, yellow and pale, pure aud poor,
waxy and greasy, in one firkin ; the better
quality is soon corrupted by evil communica
yon, and when opened in market, all is thor
oughly vile. If country dealers would fix the
price according to the quality, much of this,
would be remedied. Housekeepers have little i
eLcouragemeut to do their best, when a pound I
of grease, fit only for the soap-maker, buys as 1
much sugar as a pound of good tabic butter. /
Dairymeu who produce a really superior j
article, arc often surprised at the small returns j
received from the distant market. Their neigh-J
bors exult in two or three cents more per lb. >
obtained for the same quality, and sold by the
same commission merchant—there must be a i
mistake somewhere. The mistake is at the j
dairyman's door. His neighbor procured new j
firkins or tubs this Spring, has kept them >
neatly painted, with his name plainly marked 1
iu full upon the cover. A grocer or hotel keeper j
was attracted by the promising look of the '
package, tried if, found it good, and engaged
it for the season—the brand was established,
r.od will always sell while it keeps its reputa
iu Our less fortunate friend made the old
it! ? vcr, marked it with a cross or a notch
i :.c would know, and sent it along. The
• . . r worn aud rusty pail wa3 overlooked
. j ..'j best customers ;it was set with the sec
ond sorts, and sold for second prices, to the
joy of the purchaser, aud the loss of the econ
omical dairyman. Three cents per pouud on
thirty weight of butter would pay for a new
pail every week.
But the great drawback In the quality of our
butter is the want of eioow grease. It is not
sufficiently worked. It leaves the dairy appar
ently sweet and fresh, and is so for the time,
tire ladle or the roller were sparingly used, the
buttermilk and .our milk soon become rancid,
evil five to ten cents per round loss is the ptn
idly. It would be lloaght a hard law that
inflicted a fine of that amount for every pound
of poorly worked butter, but the inexorable
laws of trade do impose j'ust such a fine, no
excuses are. received, no penalties remitted,
d there is no appeal. But on the other hand
•xtd butter, nicely packed, and carefully for
ked ! to honest dealers, invariably receives
. which we wish ail our dairymen
>. i > pete lor and part of which we -will
cheerful', ay.
M - v.—A smile wreathes the lip of
our vetti. :'armer, as he reads the headiug
of this article. Can an Editor teach me any
thing new in I hit line 1 Oh no, 'sir, perhaps
not, but let us hiut a word or two to your
sobs, or to some young men who have not such
skillful fathers to teach them. We want them to
learn this art aright, then they will never for
get it.
This is one the most fatiguing operations of
fanning and the more so, as it has to be clone,
in very warm weather. Any hints to lighten
the labor will be very useful. In the first place
then, rise early, and begin before sunrise. By
doing so, and having your scythe sharpened
aud in perfect order the night before, yon may
get half a day's work done by nine o'clock
The coolness of the morning air, and the dew
ou the gras, will both help along the labor.—
At nine o'clock, you may retire to the house,
or to some shady tree, and rest jourself for
several hours, while your slow neighbor is
sweating through the mid day, and perhaps
hurting himself by over-work and bv' taking
down large draughts of cold drink to "allay Lis
thirst. Between two and three o'clock you
may begin work again, refreshed and vigorous
and may labor till sunset with little fatigue.
By all means keep the scythe constantly in
good order. Let it be adapted to the sue face
of the ground to be mowed. If that is level
and free from obstructions, the scythe may be
Ionr and almost straight, and it will work easy.
If fte ground is broken, or covered with stones
or low stumps, the scythe must be short and
crooked.
While the snath should not be too heavy,
neither should it be so light as to tremble and
shake in the mower's hand ; also, let it never
become loose from .the blade, as this will cause
it to catch on every obstruction, and require a
great waste of strength to make it cut. Many
young mowers, ia their haste to get over a
certi' .n piece of g: ;und, often worry themselves
by this little neglect.
It is very pleasant to mow iu company, but
young and inexperienced mowers should be
careful how they pit themselves against the
brawny arms of older and strooger workmen.
Many a premising young mau has been injured
for life by the ambitioo to be thought a great
feowgr.
that our young laborers will be carc
::l . : i following close to each other, we com
.x tiiem to their noble work, and hope they
• i.i pa • through the hay harvest iu good
ealth, and gather abundant crops.
Try tiif. ll.vy Caps. —The first man that
veutured to wear an uubrella, was hooted
through the streets of London, aud those who
introduced the use of hay caps, encountered
almost as much ridicule. But they have con
tinued to win their way each season; th(*e
who have tried them, assure us of their great
benefit. The damage prevented during a single
storm lias ia mauy instances more than repaid
the first cost. Xow is the time to provide
them, before the hurry of haying aud Larvest,
leaves no leisure Cor any business away from
the ftrm. 1
NEW ATTRACTIONS !
6co - Wood's Gallery,
jfc ' TOWANDA, PA.
ffw You can procure, at low prices,
flXipp mmmrm,
\of all sizes, up to life size, either plain or re
——S , touched, colored in oil or pastille.
Also. MELAIXOTYPES anh AMBROTYPES, and al-1
most ajl other kinds of types. Pictures in good cases tor
50 cente, and oilier sizes and qualities iii proportion.
Melainotypes made in all kinds of weather, (except for
children. All work warranted. August 10.1859.
THIS IS THE ESTABLISHMENT
where you can hud a very fine assortment of
WATC i NS AND JE'YELP.Y 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 farmer should always have. Pri
ees from $3 to s'-'O, according to finish REPAIRING
done as usual iu aucat and workmanlike manner and war
ranted. Wll. A. CH AM BERLIN.
TEH OXiD STAXTO
STILL IN OPERATION!
.THE subscriber would announce
Tw t 0 t ] )e p„j,j} c that he has now on
I■. 1 ■. 11 Land, and will make to order all
, kinda oICABINET FURNITURE,
j vJJI' sucli'a Sofas,l lirans. Lounges, CVn
[ Y tl 'e, Card, Dining and Breakfast Ta
i I '' e • Mahogany, Walnut, Maple and
{ g~gr' f Cherry Bureaus, Stands of various
j iLJa kinds, Chairs aud 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 Warc-
I room in the country.
READY-MADE COFFINS, on hand on the most rea
i sonable terms. A good HEARSE will fie furnished on
I Funeral occasions. JAMES MACKINSON.
Towanda, January 1. 1957.
DISSOLUTION: —The co-partnership here
tofore existing l.twcen the subscribers under the
' firm of CULP & KIRBY, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. The books, notes, accounts, and other obliga
tions and papers belonging to .-aid firm, are now in the
hands of JERK CULP for -ettlement.
Ail accounts and notes overdue on the Ist day of Feb
ruary next, will be put in course of collection without re
spect to i ersous. Until that time Grain,. Sheep l'clts and '
Hides will be reeeit .d in payment.
JERRY CULP, !
Towanda, Augnst 1,1953. J. P. KIRBY. I
CT7LF
Will hereafter carry on the HARNESS AND SADDLE
BUSINESS, in all its various branches, at the old stand 1
of Culp A Kirhy. where he solicits a continuance of the
* patronage hitherto enjoyed. A large stock of Ready-Mude
articles aud materials u ill be kept on hand, and every
exertion nutde to desc rve the favor of the pubic.
M cC ABE'S
CENTRAL MEAT MARKET, j
Belcic J. Kiiigslo ijs store, Main st.
' IMIE subscriber would respectfully tender liis sincere
j thanks to the public for the very liberal patronage
extended to him, an 1 solicits a oontinuar.ee of the same.
Ho begs leave to assure that he intends to .keep o:i hand
hen t iforej a t boice selection of MEATS ot all kinds,
the t the coi '.try affords, which he Intends to sell for
very email profits, either by the side, quarter or pound.
to"A quantity of first qaalit .- of SALT PORK, put up
by myself, cheap, lyti e 1 reel 5r pound.
Meats wi'i be promptly delivered, at any [dace within
th? corporation.
Tow.mda, Augnst 12, 1359. J McCABE. I
TOMS STONES AND MONUMENTS. I
Towanda 2*~arble Factory
(Nearly Opposite the Baptist Church.)
The subscribers have opened the TOWAX
\ PA MARBLE FACTORY, where he will be
fill P re P arC( l t0 furnish Monuments and Tomb
Ftones. inannfactnred from the best qualities
■'u£ \ • of RUTLAND and ITALIAN MARBLE, and
A' wrought into such styles and designs as will
•'•-.js,suit every variety of'taste.
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 trie promptness with which orders wiil
be filled, will ofitr inducements to visit this new -bop.
P. H. BALDWIN,
MILLS BARKER,
Towanda, Jan. 2, ISGO. Proprietor.
BKFETKKCES.
WAVEULT. j TOWAXDA, FA.
Hon. Nathan Bristol, Prof. C. It. Coburn,
C. H. Shepard, Cashier, I Rev. Julius Foster,
R. G. Crans, Merchant, jit. S Mercur, Merchant,
Alpin & Doubleday.do. iMontanj-es, "
Rev. f). Crane, iT. M. Woodruff, Sheriff,
" Wm. Putnam, Col. A. M'Kean, l'rofy,
" D. A. Shepard, |Hon. D. Wihnot,
F. Tyler. Pres't. Bunk. " J. C. Adtms.
c'UEmuxg. I " Wm. Elwell,
G. W. Buck, Esq. jE. A. Parsons, Ed. Argus.
• wysox. iE. O. Goodrich,Ed.Reporter.
V. E.Piollct, E- i. I
CASH FOR PELTS,
AT THE
Metropolitan Hardware Store,
ORWELL, PA.
ETDVS3, Elevated Oven.
EXOVES, Farlor.
S>TOVH3, Hiving Fine.
GSOVSS, Wood cr Coal.
IX LARGE STOCK AND VARIETY.
IROX, BY THE BAR "OR TON.
Fanning Mills, Corn Shclkrs, Grindstones,
Boring and Drilling Machines, Aries and
Springs, Mill X Cut Sates, Steel,
Zinc, Copper, Sheet Iron, Tin
and Heavy Goods, at
October 12. 1R59. S. N. BRONSON'S.
IT 11 V I T Tltll EST
Shrubs and Vines.
A S the season is approaching (or beautifying and adorn
il ing our grounds with the nseful and ornamental, 1
would say to my friends and the public, in this and the
neighboring counties, that I will be prepared as soon as
the Spring opens to supply theni with all things in the
Nursery line. I have commenced the cultivation of a
Nursery at this place, and have all articles needed in our
county. Persons sending me orders can depend on get
ting what they order in good condition, and of the best
quality. My stock is warranted to be in good order when
delivered, but I want it understood that I do not replace
the trees that do not live, the loss is the buyers. The
following varieties can be found at my garden the present
Spriug :
Apple trees, Dwarf and Standard; Pears. Dwarf and
Standard ; Cherry. Dwarf and Standard : Plums ; Ever
greens ; Lawton Blackberry ; Peaches : Mountain Ash ;
Strawberries of all kinds; Apricots ; Horse Chesnut;
Raspberries of all kinds ; Currants ; Gooseberries; Roses;
Dahlais ; Delaware. Diana, Concord qnd Rebecca Grace
Vines ; as well as Clinton, Catawba and Isabella, all well
rooted, all in this line on hand.
Towanda, April G, ISGO. DANIEL HARKINS.
DR. PRATT
HAS removed to the corner of Second and Poplar sts
immediately back of the Ward House. All arl
counts with him over one years standing, must be im
mediately settled.
Towanda, 5ept.,21,1859.
PLASTER. —100 tons Plaster for sale for
Cash, Grain, &c., at
December 12. ROCKWELL'S.
CAUTIOW.
ALL persona are cautioned against purchasing a note
tor about Forty Dollars, given by me to John Bow
man, or bearer, dated Towanda February, 1958, as I have
paid the said note in full. DAN lEL COLE.
March 22.
itttettUaiteous.
THE FRIEND OF WOMAN.
E. Clark's Revolving Looper
DOUBLE THREADED
FAMILY SEWING MACHINE
The Revolving Looper is a late improvement on Ray
• • mopd's Latest Improved.)
Warranted the best in the world for Family Use ! .
Price Withiu the Reach f Every Faaiiiy.
PRICE 5367
Hemmer, Feller, Binder & Tucking guage, combined. $5.
THE reputation of this Machine is now fully establish
ed as the most reliable Machine in the market for
family use, anil has been attested too by thousands of the
most respectable families in the Union.
This Machine makes the celebrated " Double Ixjck
Stitch," the only one made by machinery that meets all
the requirements of Family rfewing. Each stitch is tied
twice, so that every one is securely fastened Wholly
independent of all the other stitches for strength, so that
if the seam Is cut or every fourth stitch broken, the sew
ing must hold good while the tabric will wear. The
machinery which makes this stitch is a marvel of sim
plicity, requiring no mechanical skill to manage it, nor
does it require adjustment more than the mere change of
thread and noedles to adopt it to the character oi' the
work tq be sewed—coarse or fine as the case may be. It
will sew gauze laces, and all varieties and kinds of fab
rics between and including heavy beaver cloth, without
changing either needles or thread equally well, and re
turn to either variety of work with perfect satisfaction.
No other Machine ever offered to the public will do as
much.
A perfect Sewing Machine, one making a stitch an
swering all the requirements of the family, sewiqg coarse
and tine work equally-well, was the gregf desideratum'of
the home circle, previous to the invention of EDWIN
CLARK'S REVOLVING LOOPER. The stitch is beautiful,
trong, and elastic, and will not rip in wean or in acci
dental breaking a thread.
Every Machine is wan-anted to give satisfaction or the
money refunded.
We"have a large list of references but will give the
names of only a few :
MONROETON, Pa., Feb. 27,1900.
Mr. B. F.Snxw—Sir: I have used .for the last .three
mmths in my Tailor-Shop, one of " Raymond's Latest
j Improved Sewing Machines," and I do think, it the best
in use for tailoring purposes, and would not do without
it for One Hundred Dollars if I could not get another of
the kind for less mqney.
ANTHONY MULLON.
Mrs. Win. Elwell, Towanda, Pa.
Miss Harriet Alloway, North Towanda.
Mi.-s Minerva Vosbnrg, (tailoress) Burlington, Pa.
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, Asylum, Pa,
Sirs. J. W. Alexander, Troy, Pa.
Mrs. E. P. Shaw, Sheshequin, Pa.
Rev. N. A. DePew, Pcntield. N. Y.
Calvin Carpenter, Esq. Elmira, N. Y.
Mr. E. A. Scott, Elmira, N. Y.
Mr. M. Richardson. Elmira, N. Y.
Mrs, J. H. Webb, Towanda, Pa.
Mrs. J. H. Xevins, Towanda, Pa.
Mr. G. H. Bunting, (tailor) Towanda, Pa.
Mrs. G. W. Vincent, Sheshequin, Pa.
Mr. A. Mullon, (tailor) Monroeton, Pa.
Mr. Percival Powell, (tailor) Sheshequin, Pa.
Mrs. Owen Spalding. Waveily, N. Y.
Dr. G. H. Morgan, Wysox. Pa.
All orders by mail or Express will receive prompt at
tention. Penman not having the full amount can be ac
commodated with short credit.
A liberal discount given to Agent 3. Address
March 5, 1G0. B. F. SHAW. Towanda. Pa.
I ~
COMMERCIAL COLLEGE\
LOCATED OVER THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY BANK.
BINGIIAiESTCN, INT. "ST
j Rooms open for Instruction, from 9 A. M. to 9J P. M.
F A CULTY,
j D.W.LOWELL, P.-incipal, Professor of the Science of
Accounts, Practice! Accountant, Author of Lowell's
Tie; Use upon Book-Keeping, Diagrams illustrating the
s use, Sit.
JOHN RANKIN, Commercial Accoutant, Professor of
Kuuk-Keeping anil Practical Mathematics.
A..1. WARNER. Professor of Practical and Ornamental
Penmanship, Commercial Calculations and Conespou
dcnce.
LECTI'R ERS .
Hon. DANIEL S. DICKINSON, Lecturer on Commercial
Law and Political Economy.
Hon. RANSOM BAI.COM, Lecturer on Contracts, Prom
issory Notes and Bills of Exchange,
ltev. Dr. E. ANDREWS,Lecturer o:i Commercial Ethics.
EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
Hon. SHERMAN I). PIIELPS, WILLIAM R. OSBCBN Esq.,
TRACY R. MORGAN, Esq.
The object of this College is to afford to all an oppor
tunity of obtaining a thorough Bu-iness Education.
The Books and forms arc carefully arranged by practi
cal accountants expressly for this Institution, "and cm
brace all the recent improvements.
The course fit Instruction compri-.es every department
of business. The learner will be thoroughly taught the
science and practice of Double Entry Book-Keeping as
applied to the following kinds of business, viz :—General
Merchandizing, Manufacturing, Bankim?, Commission,
Steamboating, Railroading, Forwarding, Freighting, For
eign Shipping, Ac.
Ladies' Department entirely separate from that of the
gentlemen.
Students can enter College at any time and receive in
dividual instruction. By this arrangement every student
is permitted to progress as rapidly as his enterprise and
ability will permit, and when thought perfect and com
petent, will receive a Diploma which will enable him to
review at pleasure.
Time-to complete the course, from Six to Twelve Weeks.
No vacations. Board $2 and $2,50 per week. Assistance i
rendered to Graduates in procuring situations.
TERMS:
For Book-Keeping, full accoutant's course, including
Practical Penmanship, Commercial Computations and
Diploma.—(Time unlimited) $35 00
Same course for Ladies, (separate apartment) 20 00
Penmanship and Arithmetic 10 00
Teacher's course in Penmanship, practical and or
namental 30 00
Twelve lessons in Practical Penmanship 2 00
Co" Occasional classes will be formed in Phonography.
For furfher particularrsend for a circular.
; Binghamton, March 15,18G0 ly 11.
SELECT SCHOOL
For Young- Ladies.
MISSES CnUBBUCK respectfully in
form the public that the Spring term of their school
will commence n Monday, the 2Gth day of March
in the room formerly occupied by them.
Thankful for the liberal patronage extended to them
during the past year, Misses C. assure their patrons that
no pains will be spared to merit a continuance of the con
fidence of those who may coniide papirt to their care.
MISS FANNY L. UHVBBI'CK. will hare entire charge
of Music ; and a limited number of scholars only will be
taken.
TERMS, PER QUARTER OF 14 WEEKS.
First Clas s—To include the elementry English
Brandies $4 00
Second Class —To include the more advanced
English branches,with Matliematicsand Latin - ft) CO
Third Class— To include Mathematics, Moral *
and Mental Philosophy, Rhetoric, Botany,&c,
with Latin $7 00
Music— lnstruction on the Piano, with use of Instru
ment per quarter, $lO ; French, per term, $3, and Draw
ing $3, extra.
Each pupil will be expected to provide herself with a
desk and chair.
A*-Any information in reference to this School may
be obtained by applying to H. S. Mercur or E. T. Fox.
Towanda. December 1, 1859.
NEW MARBLE FACTORY.
CIORDEN N. TAYLOR, having opened a New Marble
T Factory in Towanda, opposite the Ward House,
where he will be prepared to furnish Monuments and
Tombstones, manufactured from the best of Rutland and
Italian Marble, and wrought in such styles and designs as
will suit every variety of taste. Mantle-Pieces and Table
Tops, Ac., made to order. Persons desiring to make se
lections, I would lie happy to have them call at iny shop
as I am confident I can suit them in style and quality,
having experienced workmen from Owego, who under
stand polishing, hewing and lettering in the
style. All work neatly and well done. Orders solicited
and promptly filled. _ Towanda, March 1,1960.
Ulster Brass & String Band,
W3ME. DXTT&XCZX, Leader.
ANNOUNCE to the public, In general, that they are
prepared to furnish Music for Parades, Excursions,
Pic NScs, Cotillion Parties, Ac.
For engagements, apply $# W. Durnicn,'Towanda,
11. J. DAVIDSON, Lister, marfGOtf.
iSHsccUanfous.
M YER'SJI ILLS.
THE nnderslgnoil having purchased the above well
known mills arid attached to it a Steam Engine, and
also put every thing connected with it in perfect repair,
with all the moik-rh improvements now In use in first
class Flouring Mills-—would respectfully solicit the pa
tr)onage of the community—trusting thai, the reputation
the mill has heretofore borne may not sutler in the hand
of the new firm. !t shall be our nim to do all work en
trusted to us promptly and in the best possible m.nncr.
' Customers from a distance may rely upon having tlieii
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 Flour. Meal
and Feed for sale at the lowest market prices.
MYER, FROST A CO. (
ISAAC MYER 3. O. FROST K. T. FOX.
NORTH TCWAXDA, Oct. 6.1H!>8. !
GEO. H. 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. 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 all who may favor him
with their custom. Owing to the low pressure in the mo
ney market, he will make Coats from $2 50 to $4 sUcach
and other work in proportion for READY PAY.
Country Produce in payment, will not be refused, if
flered Towanda. March 20,1958.
The Argus Book bindery
Again in Full Operation!
VT JF. have the gratificatii ri of announcing to our frfends,
V V customers, and tlic public, that we are now pre
pared to'do
LOOIC JBIKDIKG,
in all its Branches in the latest and most approved styles,
and on the most favorable terms.
Having secured, permanently, 'the .services of Mr. H.
C. WHITF.KAU. a finished workman from Philadelphia,
aud having added extensively to the fixtures of the con
cern—giving greater facility than formerly—we can pre
sent to the public the most positive assurance of our abil
ity to please our patrons.
Customers should hp particular to remember that
tlic" Argus Bindery," is in the Argus Building, as form
erly, (first building north of the Ward House) and is con
nected with our Book and Stationery Store and Printing
Oltice. where all work siijuid be delivered.
CAUTION.—We are compelled injustice to ourselves,
aud oar old customers, as well us to prevent an imposition
upon the public generally, to caution them against a sort
a concern, that lalselv holds out to tiic public that it is
the Argus Bindery. This fraud is practiced no doubt,
with a hope of deluding the Public. Against this bold
and deliberate attempt to deceive, they are hereby cau
tioned.
go" Particular attention paid to re-Binding. All work
guarrantud.
So" Country Produce of all kinds taken in payment
forVork.
gti~ Having made complete arrangements, we are pre
pared to Rule and Bind BLANK BOOKS to any style or
patteau, at prices as low as elsewhere,
a Sowanda, March 1960. 11. A. PARSONS.
BOOK BINDERY.
THE subscriber having withdrawn from the Argus
building would respectfully inform the public that
he has removed his Plain and Fancy Bindery to the North
Room of the \Va:d House, formerly occupied by the Post
Office, where .he is now prepared to bind all kinds ol
Books i.i the most approved and workmanlike manner
Having to share my profits with no sec-aid person I (lat
ter mysel. that my prices will meet the oatisiactiuu of the
public.
Thankful for the confidence reposed in me and the pub
lic appreciation of my work, for the last two years, I
shall endeavor in the future to merit the continuance ol
public support.
Particular attention given to re-binding Books. All
work will be warranted. Terms, Cash.
3"Also, a large assortment of .STATIONERY of the
best quality, at the lowest prices. Justices' and Consta
ble's BLANKS, of all kinds.
PICTURE FRAMES, round, square and oval: an'd pic
tures framed to order, cheaper than ever known hen .'
JUI!ANN 1\ BENDER,
Towanda, Jan. 11, 1860. Bookbinder and Artist.
CAT7T7OEST.
" To be. or not to be hat is the question !
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to sutler
The slings and arrows of outrageous oji/msillon.
Or by taking up arms against a sea of printing ink, t
And opposing, end them."
rpiiF. proprietor of the Argus takes o casion in adrer
i. Using his Bindery to indulge in an uncalled for fling
about a " s<>rt of a concern," which is hoping " to delude
the public." As I have opened a Bindery on my own ac
count, the inference is that if the ptildic bring their
I binding to nie, they arc in no danger of being defrauded.
For two years I have worked for Mr. PARSONS, and lie
has taken great pains t satisfy the public 1 was the " be t I
Binder in America," as the columns of the Argus will j
testify. Has he been all that time " deluding the pub- j
lie?" If I have been engaged in a fraud, lie lias been the i
principal. But I refer to my work during that time as
evidence that there has been no fraud practiced.
Having served a long apprenticeship at the Bindery
business, I have* resumed business here on my own ae- I
count,as I know of nothing which prevents me from fid
lowing a legitimate and l awful calling tor my support.—
I shall endeavor by good work and attention to my busi
ness to give public satisfaction.
March 15. JOHANN F. BENDER, Binder.
Susqucijaumt Collegiate Institute,
TOIVANDA, BRADFORD CO., PA.
FACULTY :
OLIVER S. DEAN. A.lt. Principal. Professor of Ancient
Languages, and Mental and Moral Sciences.
\YM. 11. DEAN, A. 8.. Associate Principal, Professor '
of Mathematics and Natural Science.
Prof.CHARLES It. COBUI'N, County Superintendent,
General Director of Normal Department.
Mrs. ANN C. KELLOGG, Preceptress.
Miss ANNA .11. DEAN. Assistant Preceptress.
Miss MARY B. ALLEN, Teacher of Vocal and Instru
mental Music.
Mr. CANFIELD DAYTON, Stewart.
The Winter Term commences WEDNESDAY, NO
VEMBER 31, and will continue 14 weeks.
TUITION, FEU TERM :
[Payable invariably in advance, or one-half on entering
the school, and one-half at the middle of the term—fuel
and contingencies included.]
Primary, per term $ 5 00
Preparatory 6 00
Higher, Ist year, per term 7 oo
Higher, Ist and 2d year, per terra S 00
Classical, Ist year, per term 7 00
Classical, 2d and 3d year, per term 8 00
Collegiate, per term 10 00
N. It. Pupils will be classed by the most advanced
branch they respectively pursue.
Pupils using scholarships are charged $1 per term for
fuel and Contingents.
EXTRA EXFEXSES:
French $ 5 00
German 8 00
Drawing 3 00
Board in the Institute, per week, including fuel
and light 2 00
Washing, per dozen 33
The Collegiate year is divided into three terms of 14
weeks each. The A universaly exercises will be held at
the close of the Spring term.
No deduction will be made for absence, exeept in case
of protracted illness of over two weeks.
Instrumental Music will not, as heretofore, be taught in
the Institution, hut by special arrangement—a class will
be taught in a hall adjoining the grounds of the Institute,
by the Teacher of Vocal Music.
This arrangement has been adopted for the past term,
and experience has proved it to be eminently superior to
the plan pursued in former years. Special pains will be
taken to secure the greatest progress of those wishing to
take lessons in this branch. Terms will be as heretofore :
Tuition on Piano Forte, per term $lO 00
Use of instrument for practice 3 00
Pupils boarding in the Hall will furnish their own tow
els, Ac., and the table silver a* their option. It is desira
ble that they also furnish their own bed and bedding
when it is convenient, but when otherwise, these will be
furnished at a slight charge.
It is strongly recommended that students from abroad
should board in the Institution, as better opportunities
for advancement in study are thereby secured.
Normal Department— Special exercises are arranged
without extra charge for those preparing themselves as
Teachers of Common Schools. Prof. C. R. GO BURN, the
able and well known Superintendent of Common Schools
in the county, has kindly consented to organize the Tea
cher's class, and direct the course to be pursued.
He will also be present to conduct its exercises as often
as practicable, and will deliver frequent lectures on the
Theory and Practice of Teaching, as also on other subjects
connected with Normal training.
Those persons, therefore, intending to engage in teach
ing for the winter, will find it greatly to their advantage
to" be present dnring the Fall term.
Profi Coburn's connection with the institntion is not
such as to in any way interfere with the discharge of the
regular duties of his office.
No pains will be spared, on the part of the Facnltvand
Trustees in sustaining the high repulatation the institu
tion has hitherto enjoyed, and_ ia rendering it more wor
thy of future patronage and support,
WILLIAM H. DEAN, r
Aug. 9,1959. OLIVER S. DEAN, f PrmeiPa'B
-a rpware.—a new - lot just
receiYXd at MENHIR'S, i
PATTON & PAYNE,
j J
■gi^-SPigEsllljy
Wo. 4, Pattern's Block, Towanda, Fa.,
Have recentlv added largely to their stock of
DRUGS i MEDICINES,
CI-rEAIIOALS,
FAMILY GROCERIES.
I They also.liave constantly on hand
PURE WINES AND EIQUORS,
FOB MEDICINAL PURPOSES;
FRESH CAMPHENE,
At the lowest rates, and BURNING FLUID, of superior I
quality, manufactured expre-slv for the gas-jet Fluid j
1 Lamps. They also keep all the i'opuiar
PA TENT MED ICINES,'
of the day. Every article going from this store is war- j
ranted as represented, aud if any prove different, they
1 will be cheerfully taken back, and the money refunded.
J. G. PATTON.
J Towanda, Feb. 1,1 soX Dr. E. D. PAYNE.
' 1
STORRS & CHATFJELD
OWEGO, N, Y,
Are agents for the sale of
Wheeler's Patent Railway Chain
II o r si! i*o wi; it.
WHEELER'S PATENT
Combined Thresher and Winnower,
OVERSHOT THRESHER,
(With Vibrating Separator.)
Single or Ons horse Power and Separator,
WHEELERS CLOVER DULLER,
LAWRENCE SAW-MILLS, (for sawing wood, Ac.)
All the above machines are manufactured by Wheeler, i
Melick, A Co.. Albany, N. V., aud arc warranted to give
entire satisfacCon, or may be returned at the expiration j
A a reasonable time for trial.
S. dt Ce.'s
CELEBRATED DOT POWERS, FOR CHURNING, StC.
Constantly >*n hand.
jWKarmors and others wishing to procure any of the
above articles, will do well to call upon us before purchas- !
•uL*. June 28.1859.
TOWANDA HARDWARE, CUTLERY,
IK ON AND STOVE SIDE.
E9 D. C. HALL
tx Wholesale and Detail Dealer :
fc'fV'l" 1A {' ;ij '" Hardware and Stoves. Iron
Jn ! 1 A Paints
L.s- and Oils. !!• use Trimming.—
all kinds oi Carriage trimmings,
lii,'; -i'i • Boot Cloths and Laces, Carriage
-JfrjSap'ftJpiH'.-i-. ai, d Stat Springs, Car
gteffißMHgiq'' 'g*£ pentcrs' and Joiners' Planes
S.iws, An crs. ( libels and all ;
V S -! 1 • ' Tool Cms- Cut, Mill i
and Circular Saws, Blacksmith I
j V. | T< oh-, Ile'iows, Anvils, Vices, j
J Hammers and Screw Plates, j
Axes. Broad Narrow. Lath and llan.l Hatchets—Cable.!
: Log, Trace and llaltr, Chains, Crowbars, Picks, Shovels ,
I and Spades.
! POCKET AND TABLE CUTLERY—Shears and Scis- 1
! sors. Edge Tools of all kinds,Bnwasd Enameled Netties,
' Shovel and Tongues. Spoon*- and Lado-s, Tubs and Pails, I
! Mops and Washboards, and all other kinds of liousc-kcep
| ing implements.
In the HARDWARE line, Brass, Brittania, Jappaned
aud Plain Tin Ware, sjngie or in setts, liar. Band, Scroll
and Hoop Iron, Steel of all kinds. N ail 11 ids, Ac. Pumiis,
Lead Pipe and all the ncct-<irv fixtures for water woi-kk.
Patent, St ret-hed Leather Belting and string Leather,
and 10,000 other articles too numerous to mention, that
we arc now receiving direct from the hands of manufac
turers anilimportors, including the largest assortment
and greatest variety of
SEOVES
Slaves "2per cent, less than usual for Cash,
or (Jrain at 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 : all 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 bonght
of first hands and in full packages and large quantities,
that gives us an advantage over smaller purchasers and
Dry Goods dealers, that wiil enable us to sell from 5 to
15 per cent, less than any of them, which advantage we
shall offer to any who will favor us with a call before pur
chasing elsewhere.
A large quantity of Tin ware. Stove Pipe and Elbows
always on hand, wholesale and retail. All kinds of Job
Work done to order, on short notice and warranted.
Don't mistake the place to buy STOVES aud 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 allprer.
Grain and Country Produce, old Tron, Rrass, Brittania
and Copper. Dried Fruit of all kinds, Feathers and Bees
wax wanted for goods.
10,000 Sheep Pelts wanted, for which the highest price
n CASH will be paid.
SW No credit given over four months, and all hav
ing accounts or notes over due had better call and pay
immediately, if they wish to save cost.
Towanda, October 13,1858.
Extraordinary Inducements
TO THE BUYERS OF
FURNITURE AND CHAIRS. ;
gSp* HAYING greatly increased my former
sjock of ( abjnet Warp and Chairs, 1 am
determined to dispose of these aecumlua
tions rapidly, and with that design offer all articles at
unprecedented low prices. Cor Cash.
Good Sofas at flB to $20," fine Cane Scat Chairs 75 cts.
each, a nice Bedstead for 20 shillings.
I have now more than GO diileront patterns of Chairs,
Bureaus, Desks for the farmer or merchant. Looking
Glasses, Looking gla.-s Plates, Portrait and Picture frames
of gilt, Rosewood, Mahogany and Walnut corner : 20 1
patterns of Stands ; extension, dining, tea and work Ta
bles, Hall Stands, and in fact anything that can be lound
iu a city Ware-house.
A large assortment of ready-made Coffins, with a good
Hearse ready, at all times.
Purchasers will be sure to find the l ight place, south
side of the public square, one door east of Montanyes.
Towanda, l, Is.VJ, CHESTER WELLS.
CANDY AND CANDY TOYS. !
[HAVE on hand the lnrire?t and greatest i
variety qf CANDY AND CANDY TOYS to be found j i
in this town, which 1 will sell at retuil cheaper than any I i
living man.
CANDY of nil kinds sold to those who buy to sell again i
at Pedlar's prices.
Dec. 15, 1859. E. T. FOX.
AND SASH.—IOO boxes Gdass,
W 1000 lights Sash lor sale at i
i Oct. 19, 1859. Of K WELL'S. *
——
JJttfiCitrss earns.
I) 'i M.TURKE* PllYsrrr \at
ideuce in the dweliim- recentlv ™ U, r e ""d r es-
K. OVKKTOX, .1K...,.
f)VERTOK A MoixTAN vg' *Arfnh
H.J.Madii.l p n ~
M A DILI, A MOHROW.'A'/roAVAVV
i-'JL AND COVNSFI r oni AT t A ...
overMercur' Store,Tov.'anda I'a > — offie *
Towanda, April 2, IS. ■ -.y
D'-v/'io'/oV'S' rnysn 1-V AND
R 4£22i 3™te fe oW.t M hZSSid ,he
F , 1 V ,, 1 >A 1 ' S < )N S, A T TORNE YA 7
MA u'vi ' TI - 0V U ~radtord Co -> Pa. Office over V
M. AH. P . Umg a store. Aujf . y 1
I I B - M'KEAN, ATTORNEY
attention tobusfne ™ n\nmted"tohfm!
on reasonable terms, with prompt remittances. octia
IVt SMITH, having returned to
JLJ Towanda, hy opened a Law Office over Mercur'a
I'lL U. \\ EST ON, J)l-x.
'Cf- permanently boated in Towanda.
TdnSrKvTMSIT IM.JAAW.
O. H. WOODRUFF— DENTIST.
! T>KHM ANENTLY- located in Towanda *—
JL Office No 5, Brick U*.w. over H. W. Nobles' Store
I Entrance one door south of Tracy A Moores. dec.l.tf*
I)U ;V s PECK AND o. CHURCH
* ILI.. SljftlJk ().\S AND MECHANIC AI
; DENTISTS. TOWANDA, Pa. *V<>ffiee No 1
; Bri' k Row, over E. T. Fox's store-entrance 'firM door
in 1 toe .-t. February Hi, 18G0.
/MJY H. WATKIXS, ATTORNEY AT
U LAIV, TOWANDA, PA.
Office opposite J.aporte, Mason A Co.
made and remitted with promptness,
lowanda, January 2, IAGO.
1)11. PORTERS
OLD DRUG STORE,
Alreadyaifmitted to be
The largest, safest and most approved
DRUG H3USE IN NORTHERN PENNSYLVANIA!
WITH
An cstabluked reputation for keeping the best medicine,
UNEQUALLED
Li its faculties and apparatus for compounding and pre
paring
MEDICINE AND PRESCRIPTIONS,
Comic b d by thoroughly competent persons, who devote
■ the most ireful attention.pay the strictest regard
to ;i curacy, and use only selected arti
cles, and medicines of unques
tiorti d pui itv, has become
7IIS SMSU UiiSJI;
With prices revised to correspond with the market.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL^
ALL AUTICLES WAKRAXTED AS REI'KESENTED.
i By recent arrancements with the Manufacturers, Impor
ters or F.r-1 H iders of Goods and Casli I'nrcha
ses, the prices will always tie at tlie low
est point for I'l :nie Goods.
LOWER FIGURES THAN EVER IN
Paints, Oils, Yaniislies, Glassy
DRUGS &. DYE-STUFFS.
Everything in this extensive stock icill be told
Cheap for Cash !
TRICES SEDUCED, VIZ:
Of Soaps, Perfumery, Brushes, Combs,-
Pocket lEnivcs r.nd Razors,
Lumps and Materials for La/lit.- I
TRUSSES & SUPPORTERS,
WINES AND LiQ'JORS, ONLY FOR MEDICINE
TODACCO & SNUFF.
.
All the Popular Patent Medicines,
Tooth, Skin &. Hair Preparations,
Fancy Articles of all Descriptions,
Eclectic, Botanic and Homoeopathic Medicines
Spices, Bird Seed, Lamp Shades and Garden Seeds.
FISH TACKLE, AMMUNITION, Ac.
Constituting the inoi-t complete assortment, embracing"
the great ivant> of the People, reduced in Price,
and revised for the Cash System.
DR. PORTER'S CAMPHENE!
I)R. PORTER'S ALCOHOL!
DR. PORTER'S BURNING FLUID!
Are Fresh, 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 tbey are intended to give satisfaction,
viz:
Dr. Porter's Pectoral Syrnp price 37f centa
Dr. Porter's Family Embrocation •' 25 " H
Dr. Porter's T.mic'Elixer '• 50 "
Pr Porter's Worm Syrup " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Conin. Svr, Hypophosphites.. " 100 " 9
Dr. Porter's Uterine Ttfnie ; " 150 "
Dr. Porter's Blackberry"Balsam. " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Tooth Ache Drops " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Cephalic Snuff " 25 " I
Dr. Porter's Tooth Powder •' 25 "
Dr. Porter's " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Trieophile " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Shampoo '* 25 I
Dr. Porter's Horse and Cattle Lotion " 3 ;i
Dr. Porter's Horse and Cattle Powder " 25 "
Ttr. Porter's Bed Bug Poison " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Black Ink " 23 " I
Dr. Porter's Cleansing Fluid " S7J J a
Dr. Porter's Rat anil Mice Poison " 25 '* lj
Dr. Porter's Citrate Magnesia "
Medical Advice given grafu/iously at the ofliie
Charging only for Medicine.
A3* Thankful for past liberal patronage would respecl
fuliy aunounce to his friends and the public that no paius
shall he soared to satisfy and merit the continuance of
their confidence and patronage, at the
CLYSII DJ tJJG STORE
Corner of Main and Pine streets.
June 30, 1x59. H. C. PORTER, M. D: .
CLOSING UP OF NAVIGATION.
BREAK IN THE CANAL!
wri MEN WANTED to buv Stoves at the MAM
OUvJ MOTH FOUNDRY, one door east of Mercur'a
Store. We have just received the largest assortment of
STOVES ever brought to this market, both for Coal and
Wood Cooking. Parlor Coal and Wood Parlor, Dining
room Six-plate and Cylindered Stoves. Some of the 88
celebrated Empress C***-k Stoves, the best Coal Stove ever H
manufactured, all of wliieh wiil be sold cheaper than k,
any other establishment in this country.
A laree quantity of Tin Ware, Stove Pipe, Elbows, ;•#
Coal Hods. Coal "Shovels and Coal Sifters, always on
hand, and for sale at Wholesale or Retail. AU kinds ot f.i|
castings ami machine wfefk dorto to order on short notice. HI
Particular attention paid to Roofing, Eve Troughs. Con- H
duetors, Gutters and all kinds of Jobbing done aud war- I
rautedtogive satisfaction. ,
All kinds of Second Hand Cooking Stoves on hand, |8
which will he sold \ erv cheap. Pletwe.giye us
Towanda Not. 1. 1559- JOHN C.UwM \x* B
4 Lfc WANTIXG FARMS' IV A DE
illightful climate, rich soil, and seenre from ' ■
Sec advertisement of Nanwonton .Ismds m anelOtf
eolumo.