Jcpiirtnunt.
[From the American Agriculturalist ]
How shall I become a Farmer?
This question is frequently asked of us per
onally and by letter. The inquirers are of
many different classes. Mechanics tired of
confinement in close workshops, look to the
green fields, and long for the freedom of the
plowman. Citizens who have accnmlated
enough for the nioderato income, find them
selves straitened by the expensiveness of city
life, aud see in the economy of rural habits a
remedy for their perplexities. With bread
froiii their own fields, butter from their own
dairy, chickens from the poultry yard, and
vegetables fresh from the garden, at only the
cost of raising, they could afford to fare sum
ptuously every day, and as for the purple and
fine linen, that need not be worn in the country.
The school-boy too, who has spent the happy
weeks of his Summer vacation in frolicking
over the hay field, scampering through the
woods and feasting on bread and milk,is charm
ed with the idea of being a farmer, and enjoy
ing the pleasures of the country the whole year
round. From all these and many more, the
question has come, " How shall I become a
Farmer 1"
First, n word of'caution is needed. Though
country life is desirable, it is not all a round
of pleasure ; thongh its gains are reasounhly
certain, they are yielded only to patient, con
tinued hard toork. The plowman sweating in
the blazing sunshine, envies the mechanic in his
shop ; the economizing farmer sighs for the
quick returns enjoyed by his fortunate city ac
quaintance, and the weary boy who follows the
cart with his rake,would often gladly exchange
his lot for that of the school-boy who wants to
be a farmer. Hundreds are every year delud
ed with mistaken notions of the pleasures and
profits of fanning—they do not count the cost.
We fully believe that the benefits are worth
the cost, but we are certain that of every ten
who leave other avocations for farming, with
out some previous practical experience of the
realities ot farm life, nine will meet with dis
couraging disappointment. The multitude of
places for sale at a sacrifice in the neighbor
hood of all our large cities, by men who have
tried the experiment, is proof of the assertion.
Tbev met with.nnforseen obstacles—the busi
ness of cultivation of itself difficult enongh,was
rendered doubly so to them from want of ex
perience. Crops were put in at wrong seasons
and in the wrong manner ; the garden would
yield weeds as well as flowers,and insects com
pleted the destruction ; good help was not
obtainable, and the year, the accounts proper
ly balanced, would read " Cr. by _ experience
gained, many dollars out of pocket''--more or
less according to the extent of the experiment.
This too is in addition to the deprivation of
many privileges which long habit had rendered
necessary to enjoyment. Dark as this shad
ing is, it need not have spoiled the final picture
had it been seen in time and calculated upon.
A few years, and steady perseverance even
under discouragement will bring all right, and
he who would make the change proposed,should
enter upon it expecting a period of hard times,
then, he will not be disappointed, and many
go on courageously to final success. If you
can stand the " toughening " process, you can
become a farmer, if not—and it will be severe
—don't, attempt it.
But we will suppose all this has been settl-1
od, and a young man knowing little or nothing
of farming, has fully determined to go through
thick and thin, and make soil culture his pro
fession ; how shall bo best accomplish it? lie
needs first practical knowledge of the use ot
farming implements, and this he can gain by j
engaging to work as a "green hand" with
some intelligent farmer, upon whom he can
rely for kind treatment and judicious oversight.
The first season, he must be content with ap
prentice's wages, satisfied if he may receive
enough to board and clothe him decently. Let '
him learn to handle the plow, the hoe, tfie ,
seythi* and make a business of " getting the
hang'' of every tool used in farming. While
doing this, day, by day, let him keep hi 3 eyes
and cars open to all that concerns the various
operations, and not be ashamed to ask even
the simplest necessary questions. Occasional]
leisure moments will be well occupied in study
ing agricultural periodicals and books. At !
the year's end he will if attentive, know wheat
front barlev, be able to plant and hoe corn,and
dig potatoes, to cut a ragged furrow with the
plow, and perhaps a raggeder swath with the
.scythe, in short, will have made a beginning ;
and if careful, willliud his muscles better able
to perform the increased labor of the follow
ing years. Having iu one or more years as
may be necessary, thus learned the first steps,
let him begin to walk alone, by undertaking
something 011 his own account ; it would he
well to hire a small field, and arrange for time
to work it. Let him advise with others, and
thcu decile fur himself, as to the best crop and
manner of cultivating, and expect but a small
return, and he will, when the crop is harvest
ed, have learned more of management, than
years of merely working for another would
have taught him. His progress after this will
be easy, if lie have studied rs well as worked.
He may soon, with little aid from others, con
duct a farm successfully, working it 011 shares,
or hiriug at a stipulated price, and by skill and
economy begin to accumulate capital for the
purchase of a few acres as a nucleus of his
future farm. This is but a mere outline, but
sufficient to indicate what may be done by a
young man iu earnest to become a farmer—
with ordinay intelligence he can arrange the
details, without it he need not try the experi
ment. We have not space to pursue the sub
ject further, and illustrate how a man engaged
iu other business, and having a family, may
secure 0. home in the country which shall give
give him a livelihood, but may recur to the
subject on another occasion.
PLANT CORN IN JI NK.— The weather has
been so dry and favorable for field work, that
most persons had ample time to put in all de
sirable crops. The indications arc that the
season will be more favorable for corn, than
for grass and oats,{which cannot bear the heat
and drouth so well. It may therefore not
come amiss, to get in an extra acre or two of
corn, and this can Vie done well in the first
week of Jane. We have seen many a good
crop of this grain planted as late as June 6th
to 10th. \V hen the seed is put into a warm
soil, it starts quickly and grows rapidly, and
not unfrcquently overtakes that planted a
mouth earlier. The prospect ahead now ap
pears favorable for " good times " again. Let
every one help 011 the country, and himself, by
planting "ouo acre" more this month.'
"Pumpkins.—Put iu vacant spots, they will
hav6 a_chauce for ripening, though somewhat
late
iftfetcllanrous.
fNEW ATTRACTIONS !
At Geo. H. Wood's Gallery,
TO WAND A, PA.
Yon can procure, at low prices,
YE ©T 0 GIPJi'PHS,
Of all sizes, up to life size, either plain or re-
1 touched, colored in oil or pastille.
AIso.'MELAINOTYPES and AMBItOTYPES, and al
most all other kinds of types. Pictures in good cases tor
50 cents, and other sizes and qualities in proportion.
Melaiuotypes made in all kinds of weather, (except for
children. All work warranted. August 10.1x5!).
THIS 18 THE ' ESTABLISHMENT
where you can find a very line assortment of
WATCHES AND JEWEI..KY of all descriptions, also a
good stock of CLOCKS, prices ranging from 10 shillings
up, aud warranted to give good satisfaction or no sale.
I am also agent lor the sale of I). E. LENT'S celebrated
Barometers, which every farmer should always have. Pri
ces from $s to $2O, according to finish REPAIRING
done as usual in a neat and workmanlike manner and war
ranted. WM. A J,OH A M BERLIN.
THE OX.D STAND
STILL IN OPERATION!
■ -gjFT- W,T "*V TITE subscriber would announce
PP'**"" the public that he has now on
"' ' " 1 and. and will make to older all
|i> .. UJ K j n ,l* of CABINET FURNITURE,
u? ; jfgjglMtl Wii as Sofas, Divans
llgi Card, Dining and Breakfast Ta
)L£ j Mahogany, Walnut, Maple and
if" I r" RCherry Bureaus, Stands of various
SL_ S \ kinds, Chairs and Bedsteads of every
description, which arc, 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 lie furnished on
Funeral occasions. JAMES MACK IN SON.
Towanda, January 1.1857.
DISSOLUTION. —The co-partnership iiere
tofore existing between the subscribers under the
firm of CUf.P A KIRBV, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. The books, notes, accounts, and other obliga
tions and papers belonging to said firm, are now in the
hands of JKRE CULP for settlement.
All accounts and notes overdue on the Ist day of Feb
ruary next, will l>e put in course of collection without re
spect to persons. Until that time Grain,jSlieep Pelts and
Hides will be received in payment.
JERRY CULP,
Towanda, August 1, 1859. J. P. KIRBV.
JEHRY CULP
Will hereafter carry on the HARNESS AND SADDLE
BCSINESS. in all its various branches, at the old stand
of Culp & Kirby, where he solicits a continuance of the
patronage hitherto enjoyed. A large stock of Ready-Made
articles and materials will be kept on hand, and every
exertion made to deserve the favor of the public.
McCABE'S
CENTRAL MEAT MARKET,
Below J. lungsbeiy's store, Main si.
r 1111E subscriber would respectfully tender his sincere
I. thanks to the public lor the very liberal patronage
extended to him, an 1 solicits a continuance of the same.
lie begs leave to assure that he intends to keep on hand
as heretofore, a c hoice selection of MEATS ot all kinds,
tlie bc-t the coniitry aft'mis, which lie intends to seli for
very small profits, either by the side, quarter or pound.
JBB~A quantity of first qiialitv of SALT PORK, put up
bv myself, cheap, by the barrel or pound.
Meats will be promptly delivered, at any place within
the corporation.
Towanda, Aagust 12.1859. J McCAIIE.
TOMB STONES AND MONUMENTS.
Towanda IVlarblc Factory.
{Nearly Opposite the Baptist Church.)
The subscribers have opened the TOWAN
4VySKDA MARBLE FACTORY, where lie will be
l prepared to] furnish Monuments and Tomb
Stones, manufactured from the best qualities
IfjA Oof RUTLAND and ITALIAN MARBLE, and
ai jK wrought into such styles and designs as will
suit every variety of t,I-tc.
Persons Wishing to make their selections
_-=ag ( , an ( j 0 s0 w henever in Towanda, by calling at
this New Establishment.
The superior quality of the stock, the artistioal beauty
of the work, and the promptness with which orders will
be tilled, will oiler inducements to visit this new shop.
F. 11. BALDWIN,
MILLS BARKER,
Towanda, Jan. 2,18(10. Proprietor.
KKVEKKNCEB.
WAVF.KI.Y. TOWANDA, TA.
lion. Nathan Bristol, Prof. C. It. Cohurn,
('. 11. Shepard. Cashier, Rev. Julius Foster,
R. <l. Crans, Merchant, H.S Mcrcur, Merchant,
Alpin & l)oubleday,do. Montanycs, "
Rev. O. Crane, T. M. Woodruff, Sheriff,
" IVm. Putnam, Col. A. M'Kcan, l'rot'y,
" D. A. Shepard, Hon. I). Wilmot,
F. Tyler. Pres't. Bank. " J.C. Advus.
CHEMI'NO. " Win. El well,
C. \V. Buck, Esq. F.. A. Parsons, Ed. Argus.
wv ox. E. O. Good rich, Ed. Reporter.
V. E. Piollet, Esq.
CASH FOR PELTS,
AT THE
Metropolitan Hardware Store,
ORWELL, PA.
STOVES, Elevated Oven.
STOVES, Parlor.
STOVES, Diving" Flue.
STOVES, Wood or Coal.
IN LARGE STOCK AND VARIETY.
IRON, BY TIIE BAR OR TON.
Fanning ]\Tills, Corn Shelters, Grindstones,
Boring and Drilling Machines, Aries and
Springs, Mill tj- X Cut Saws, Steel,
Zinc, Capper, Sheet Iron, Tin
and Heavy Goods, at
October 12. 185 ft. S. N. BRONSON'S.
IT It I I T Tlt K jo:s7
Shrubs and Vines.
\R the season is approaching lor beautifying and adorn
ing our grounds with the useful and ornamental. 1
would say to my friends and the public, in this and the
| neighboring counties, that 1 will be prepared as soon as
the Spring opens to supply tliem with all things in the
Nursery line. I have commenced the cultivation ot a
Nursery at this place, and have all articles needed iu 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 tie 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 caa be found at my garden tltc present
\ Spring :
Apple trees. Dwarf and Standard ; Pears, Dwarf and
j Standard ; Cheary. Dwart and Standard ; Plums ; Ever
: greens ; Lawton Blackberry ; Peaches ; Mountain Ash ;
Strawberries of all kinds ; Apricots ; Ilorse Chesrmt;
, Raspberries of all kinds ; Currants ; Gooseberries; Roses;
Dahlais ; Delaware, Diana. Concord and Rebecca Grape
Vines ; as well as Clinton, Catawba and Isabella, all well
; rooted, all in this line on hand.
' Towanda, April 6, 1860. DANIEL HARKINR.
DR. PRATT
HAS removed to the corner of Second and Poplar sts.,
immediately back of the Ward House. BW All ar
i counts with him over one years standing, must be im
; mediately settled.
Titwarula, Sept. 21 ,1 vift.
PLASTER. —100 tous Plaster for sale for
Cash, Grain, Ac., at
_ December 12. ROCKWELL'S.
CAUTIOW
ALL persons arc cautioned against purchasing a note
for about Forty Dollars, given by me to JOHN BOW
MAN, or bearer, dated Towanda February. IcsB, as I have
paid the said note in full. DANIEL COLE.
March 22, 1600.
jKfscclUraiotis.
THE FRIEND OF WOMAN.
E. Clark's Revolving Looper
DOUBLE THREADED
FAMILY SEWING MACHINE
The Revolving Looper is a late improvement on Ray
mond's Latest Improved.)
Warranted the best in the world for Family Use !
Price Within the Reach cf Every Family.
PRICE $35.
Hemmer, Feller, Binder & Tucking gnage, combined, $5.
rpHE reputation of this Machine is now fully establish-
J edasthe most reliable Machine in the market for
family use, and lias lieen attested iooby thousands of the
most respectable families in the Union.
This Machine makes the celebrated " Double Lock
Stitch," the only one made by machinery that meets all
the requirements of Family Sdwing. Each stitch is tied
twice, so that every one is securely fastened and 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 fabric 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 tiro mere change of
thread and needles to adopt it to the character of the
work to he 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 beavor 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.sewing coarse
and fine work equally well, was the great desideratum of
the home circle, previous to the invention of EDWIN
CLARK'S REVOLVING LOOPER. The stitch is beautifuli,
trong, and elastic, and trill not rip in wear or in acch
dental breaking a thread.
Every Machine is warranted 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. 27,15fi0.
Mr. B. F. SIIAW —Sir : 1 have used for the last three
months in my Tailor-Shop, one of " Raymond's Latest
Improved Sewing Machines," ami 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 money.
ANTHONY MOLLON.
Mrs. Wm. El well, Towanda, Pa.
Miss Harriet Alloway, North Towanda.
Miss Minerva Voslnirg, (tailoress) Burlington, Pa.
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, Asylum. Pa,
Mrs. J. VV. Alexander, Troy, Pa.
Mrs. E. P. Sliaw, Slieshequin, Pa.
Rev. N. A. DePcw. Penlield, N. Y.
Calvin Carpenter, Esq., Elmira, N. Y.
Mr. E. A.Scott, Elmira, N. Y.
Mr. 41. Richardson, Eluira, N. Y.
Mrs, J. H. Webb, Towanda, Pa.
Mrs. J. H. Nevins, Towanda, I'a.
Mr. G. 11. Ranting, (tailor) Towanda, Pa.
Mrs. G. W. Vincent, Slieshequin, Pa.
Mr. A. Mullon, (tailor) Monroeton, Pa.
Alr. I'ercival Powell, (tailor) She-hequin, Pa.
Mrs. Owen Spaltllng, Wavcrly, X. }*.
Dr. G. 11. Morgan, Wysox, I'a.
All orders by mail or Express will receive prompt at
tention. Persons not having the lull amount can be ac
commodated with short credit.
A liberal discount given to Agents. Address
March s,lHfifl. 15. F. SHAW. Towanda, Pa.
COMMERCIAL COLLEGE,
LOCATED OVER THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY BANK.
BINGIIANCTON, N. Y
Rooms open for Instruction, from 9 A.M. to 91 P.M.
FACU L T Y ,
D.W.LOWELL, Principal, Professor of the Science of
Accounts, Practical Accountant, Author ol Lowell's
Treatise upon Book-Keeping, Diagrams illustrating the
same. Ac.
JOHN RANKIN, Commcruial Accoutant, Professor of
Kook-Keeping and Practical Mathematics.
A. J. WARNER. Professor of Practical and Ornamental
Penmanship, Commercial Calculations and Com-spou
deuce.
LECTURERS,
lion. DANIEL S. DICKINSON, Lecturer on Commercial
Law anil Political Economy.
Hon. RANSOM BALCOM, Lecturer on Contracts, Prom
issory Notes and Hills of Exchange.
Rev. Dr. E. ANDREWS, Lecturer on Commercial Ethics.
EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
Hon. SHERMAN D. PHEI.PS, WILLIAM R. OSBURN Esq.,
TKAOY IT. MORGAN, Esq.
The object of this College is to afford to all an oppor
tunity of obtaining a thorough Business Education.
The Books and forms are carefully arranged by practi
cal accountants expressly for this Institution, and em
brace all the recent improvements.
The course of Instruction comprises every department
of business. The learner will be thoroughly taught the
science and practice of Double Entry Book-Keeping us
applied to the following kinds of business, viz : —General
Merchandizing, Manufacturing, Banking, Commission,
Steamboating, Railroading, Forwarding, Freighting, For
eign Shipping, Ac.
1 .adies' 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 theconrse, from Six to Twelve Weeks.
No vacations. Board $2 and 12,50 per week. Assistance
rendered to Graduates in procuring situations.
TERMS:
For Book-Kceping, full accoutant's course, including
Practical Penmanship, Commercial Computations and
Diploma.—(Time unlimited) 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
tie' Occasional classes will be formed in Phonograph}'.
For further partieularr send for a circular.
Bingbamton, March 15,18G0. —lyFl.
SELECT SCHOOL
For Younp Ladies.
MISSES CIIUBBUCK respectfully in
form the public that the Spring term of their school
will commenrc on 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 confide pupils to tiieir care.
MISS FANNY L. CHUBBUCK will have entire charge
of Music ; and a limited number of scholars only will be
taken.
TERMS, TEK QUARTER OF 11 WEEKS.
First Class —To include the clementry English
Branches $F 00
Second Class —To Include the more advanced
English branches,with Mathematics and Latin $G 00
Third Class- To include Mathematics, Moral
and Mental Philosophy, Rhetoric, Botany,&c.,
with Latin $7 00
Music —lnstruction on the Piano, with use of lustni
meat 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.
#3" Any information in reference to this School may
be obtained lay applying to H. S. Mercur or E. T. Fox.
Towanda. December 1,1859.
NEW MARBLE FACTORY.
("tOBDEK N. TAYLOR, having opened a New Marble
T Factory in Towanda, opposite the Ward House,
where he will lie 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 be happy to have them call at my 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 very latest
style. AH work neatly and well done. Orders solicited
and promptly filled. Towanda, March I,IBGO.
Ulster Brass & String Band.
WK. DITTRICH, Leader.
ANNOUNCE to thp public, in general, that they are
prepared to furnish Music for Parades, Excursions,
Pic Nics, Cotillion Parties, Ac.
For engagements, apply to W. DITTUICH, ITowanda,
H. J. DAVIKSON, Lister. juai&OOtt.
jUtstellatttOtts. _
MYER' 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 iu perfect repair,
with all the modern improvements now in use in first
class Flouring MiHa—would respectfully solicit the pa
tronage of the community—trusting that the reputation
the mill has heretofore borne may not suffer in the hands
of the new firm. It shall be our aim to do all work en
trusted to ns promptly and in the best 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 Flour. Meal
and Feed for sale at the lowest market prices.
MYER, FROST & CO.
ISAAC MYER J. O. FROST E. T. FOX.
NORTH TCWANIIA, Oct. 6,1858.
GEO. IF. T!ITXTIN(;.
RESPECTFULLY informs his former customers and
the public generally, that he has removed his
TAILOR'S SHOP,
To one door south of Tracy & Moore's store and imme
diately opposite I). C. Hall's Stove and Tin Store Main st.
He flatters himself that from his long experience in bu
siness lie will lie able to please all who may favor him
with their custom. Owing to the loir pressure in the mo
ney market, he will make Coats from $1 5(1 to f i 50each
and other work in proportion for READY PAY.
Country Produce in payment, will not be refused, Jf
fl'ered ' Towanda, March 20, 1858.
The Argus Book bindery
Again in Full Operation !
TTTE have the grati Heath u of announcing to our frfends,
VV customers, and the public, that we are now pre
pared to do
HOOK BINDING,
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. WIIITKKAK, a finished workman from Philadelphia,
and 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.
" ttu~ Customers should be particular to remember that
the " Argus Bindery," is in trie Argus Building, as form
erly, (first building north of the Ward House) and is con
nected with our Book and Stationery Store and Printing
Office, where all work should be delivered.
CAUTION.—We are compelled injustice to ourselves,
and our old customers, as well as to prevent an imposition
upon the public generally, to caution them against a sort
a concern, that falsely holds out to the public that it is
the Argus Bindery. This fraud is practiced no doubt,
with a nope of deluding the Public. Against this bold
and deliberate attempt to deceive, they are hereby cau
tioned.
*3" Particnlar attention paid to re-Bir.ding. All work
guarranted.
tar Country Produce of all kinds taken in payment
for work.
4 ii~ Having made complete arrangements, we are pre
pared to Rule and Bind BLANK HOOKS to any style or
pattern, at prices as low as elsewhere.
abßowanda, March S, IMS. E. A. PARSONS.
BOOK BINDERY.
rio HE subscriber having withdrawn from the Argus
1 building would respectfully inform the public that
be has removed his Plain and Fancy Bindery to the North
Room of the Wa:d House, formerly occupied bv the Post
Office, where he is now prepared to bind all kinds of
Books in the most approved and workmanlike manner—
Having to share my profits with no second person 1 flat
tcr myseli that my prices will meet the satisfaction ot the
public.
Thankful for the confidence reposed in me and the pub
lie appreciation of mv work, for the last two years, I
shall endeavor in the future to merit the continuance of
public support.
Particular attention given to re-binding Books. All
work will be warranted. Terms, Cash.
43"A150, a large assortment of STATIONERY of the
best qnalitv. at the lowest prices. Justices 7 and Consta
ble's BLANKS, of all kinds.
PICTURE FRAMES, round, square ami oval; and pic
tures framed to order, cheaper than ever known here.
JOHANN F. BENDER,
Towanda, Jan. 11,18C0. Bookbinder and Artist.
CAUTION.
" To be, or not to be— hat is the question !
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous opposition.
Or by taking up arms against a sea of printing ink,
And opposing, end them."
r|^ UE proprietor of the Argus takes occasion in adver
L Using his Bindery to indulge in an uncalled lor fling
about a " sort of a concern," which is hoping " (o delude
the public." As 1 have opened a Bindery on ray own ac
count, the inference is that if the public bring their
binding to me, they are in no danger of being defrauded.
For two years I have worked for Mr. PARSONS, and he
has taken great pains t satisfy the public I was the " best
Binder in America," as the columns of the Argus will
testify. Has he been all that time " deluding the pub
lic?" If 1 have been engaged in a fraud, he has been the
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 resume"! business here on my own ac
count, as I know of nothing which prevents me from fol
lowing a legitimate and Lawful calling for my support.—
I shall endeavor by good work and attention to iny busi
ness to give public satisfaction.
March 15. JOHANN F. BENDER, Binder.
Susqneljaumt (Mtgiatc Institute,
TOWANDA, BRADFORD CO., PA.
FACVI.TY :
OLIVER P. DEAN, A.B. Principal, Professor of Ancient
Languages, and Mental and Moral Sciences.
WM. 11. DEAN, A. 15.. Associate Principal, Professor
of Mathematics and Natural Science.
Prof.CHARLES It. COBURN, County Superintendent,
(leneral Director of Normal Department.
Mrs. ANN C. KELLOGG, Preceptress.
Miss ANNA M. DEAN, Assistant Preceptress.
Miss MARY 15. ALLEN, Teacher of Vocal and Instru
mental Music.
Mr. CANI'IELD DAYTON, St. war J.
The Winter Term commences WEDNESDAY, NO
VEMBER 31, and will continue IF weeks.
TUITION, PER 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 Ot)
Preparatory f> 00
Higher, Ist year, per term 7 (
Higher, Ist and 2d year, per term 8 00
Classical, Ist year,"per term 700
Classical, 2d and 3d year, per term 8 00
Collegiate, per term 10 00
N. 15. 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 EXPENSES:
French $ 6 81
German 8 00
Drawiug ." 3 00
Board in the Institute, per week, including fuel
and light 2 00
Washing, per dozen J8
The Collegiate year is divided into three terms of It
weeks each. The A universal y exercises will be held at
the " lose of the Spring term.
No deduction will be made for absence, cxecpt in case
of protracted illness of over two weeks.
Instrumental Music will not, as heretofore, be taught in
the Institution, but by special arrangement—a class will
> be taught in a ball adjoining the grounds of the Institute,
by the Teacher of Vocal Music.
This arrangement lias been adopted for the past term,
• and experience lias proved it to be eminently superior to
the plan pursued in former years. Special pains will be
taken to secure the greatest progress ot those wishing to
take lessons in this branch. Terms will be as heretofore :
Tuition on Piano Forte, per term $lB 88
Use of instrument for practice 3 80
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 tbeir 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. COBURN, the
able and well known Superintendent of Common Schools
in the county, lias 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 he present during the Fall term.
I'rot. Coburn's connection with the institution 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 Faculty and
Trustees in sustaining the high repulatation the institu
tion has hitherto erjoyed. and in rendering it more wor
thy of future patronage and support.
WILLIAM 11. DEAN, R T> R j NC ; IIFTL A
Aug. 9, 1850. OLIVER S. DEAN, f 1 nnc ' rals '
nARPWAIIE.—A KEW LOT JUST
received at MERC'UR'S.
IHCcrllcincous.
PATTON & PAYNE,
No. % Patton's Block, Towanda, Pa.,
Have recently added largely to their stock of
imm .miw,
CHEMICALS,
FAMILY GROCERIES.
They also have constantly on hand
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS,
FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES.
FRESH CAMPHENE,
At the lowest rates, and BURNING FLUID, of superior
quality, manufactured expressly lor the gas-jet Fluid.
Lamps. They also keep alt the Popular
PATENT ME,
of the day. Every article going from this store is war
ranted as represented, and if any prove different, they
will be cheerfully taken back, and the money refunded.
J. G. PATTON,
Towanda, Feb. 1, 1859. Dr. E. D. PAYNE.
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- "Jpf'illi.l'Wt' J l . l- -- '"N.
STORRS & CHATFIELD
OWEGO, N. V.,
Are agents for the sale of
Wheeler's Patent Railway Chain
HO RBE - POAV E R.
WHEELER'S PATENT
Combined Thresher and Winnower.
OVERSHOT THRESHER,
(With \ ibraling Separator,)
Single or One horse Power and Separator,
WHEELERS CLOVER DULLER,
LAWRENCE SAW-MILLS, (for sawing wood, Ac.)
All the above machines arc manufactured by Wheeler,
Melick, A Co., Albany, N. Y., and are warranted to give
entire sat i.-! i( tin, oi mty lie returned at the expiration
of a reasonable time for trial.
S. KORTOIV &. Co.'s
CELEBRATED DOG POWERS, FOR CHURNING, &C.
Constantly on band.
JWFarmere and others wishing to procure any of the
above articles, will do well to call upon us lie-tore purchas
ing. June 2s, 1859,
TOWANDA HARDWARE, CUTLERY
1110 N AM) STOVE STRE.
fa D. C. HALL
~ Whrdesale and Retail Dealer
n "|7T "pj ~/■ ' J '" Hardware and Stoves. Iron
Jf n If M Noils, Sash, Glass, Paints
y/1 ' ' ;.p.i ' ' pfr jzm ->ii'l Oils;. House Trimmings—
i||)iii i all kindsofCarriage trimmings,
p! 'i: . 1 gjEgH Seat Cloths and I -aces. Carriage
sfrgMP|ienter-' and Joiners' Planes,
* and Circular Saws, Blacksmith
V Tools. Bellows, Anvils. Vices.
• Hammers and Screw Plates,
Axes. Broad Narrow, T ath and Hand Hatchets Cable.
Log, Trace and lla'tr, Chains, Crowbars, Picks, Shovels
and Spades.
POCKKTAND TABLE CUTLERY—Shears and Scis
sors. Edge Tools of all kinds. Bra-sand Enameled Kettles,
Shovel and Tongues. Kj a:. ! Ladles, Tubs and lV.ils,
Mops and Washboards, and all other kinds of house-keep
ing implements.
In the H AKDWARK line. Brass, Brittania, Jappaned
and Plain Tin Ware, siug'c or in setts. Bar, Band. Scroll
and Hoop Iron, Steel of all kinds. Nail Rode, Ae. Pumps.
Lead Pipe and all the nee. -sary tixtures for water works.
Patent. Stretched Leather Belting and String Leather,
and 10,000 other articles too numerous to mention, that
we are now receiving direcßfrom 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 Crarn a/ the highest market prices.
Coal and Wood Cooking. C"al 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 TKRMS as can be found this side of
New-York, front the fact that all our goods were bought
of iirst hands and in full packages and large quantities,
that gives us an advantage over smaller purchasers and
Dry Goods dealers, that wiil enable tis to sell from 5 to
15 per cent, less than anv of them, which advantage we
shall offV r 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 band, 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 11ARD
WARE cheap— "lie door South of Tracy A Moore's, and
Powell's now block on Main street, in the new Wood
Building, lettered all over.
Grain and Country Produce, old Iron. Brass, Brittania
and Copper. Dried rruit 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.
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.
C' HA VING greatly increased my former
fejfgtgaujafigfi -took of Cabinet Ware and Chairs, I am
" w ' W determined to dispose of these accumula
tions rapidly, and with that design offer all articles at
unprecedented low prices, for Cash.
Good Sofas at S I<> to f2O, tine Cane Seat Chairs 75 cts.
each, a nice Bedstead for 20 shillings.
I have now more than 60 different patterns of Chairs,
Bureaus, Desks for the farmer or merchant. Looking
Glasses, Looking glass Plates, Portrait and Picture frames
of gilt, Rosewood, Mahogany and Walnut corner ; 20
patterns of Stands ; extension, dining, tea and work Ta
bles, Hall Stands, and in fact anything that can lie found
in a city Ware-house.
A large assortment of Teady-made Coffins, with a good
Hearse ready, at all times.
Purchasers will be sure to find the right place, sooth
side of the public square, one door east of Montanves.
Towanda. Dec. 1,1859. CHESTER WELLS.
CANDY AND CANDY TOYS.
I HAVE on hand the largest and greatest
variety of CANDY AND CANDY TOYS to he found
in this town, which 1 will sell at retail cheaper than any
living man.
CANDY ol all kinds sold to those who buy to sell again
at Pedlar's prices.
Towanda, Dec. 15,1859. F.. T. FOX.
P LASS AND SASH —lOO boxes Glass,
j VU 1000 lights Sash for bale at
I Oct. 13,185 D. OCKWELL'S.
Justness Cam.
DR CnAS. M. TURNER, PIIYSICIAN
f By*™™, offers his professional
me inhabitants of Towanda and vicinite on;., 0
Hence the dwelling occufe Uy H Boo™
Ssq., one door north of .be EpVopa^ChuKu^
K. OVEBTON, JR r - ~
( jVERTON A MON TAN YE, AT TOR.
-V-1 SAT I. A If— Office in Union Block former
J occupied by JAS. M ACKARCANE. iormer-
ILJ. MADILL t> n "
M A ?' LL & MO RROW, A TTORNE YS
SSS -Office
Towanda, April 2,18. n-43-tf
I) R , 1: H.MABON, PH YSIC lAN AND
, s J l '' 1 ' <}^ ' off, -rs bis professional services to the
people of Towanda and vicinity. Office at bis residence
nr.itw P, T' whore I'e can always be found when not
profewionally enpaped.
I? B. PARSONS, AT 7'<> RNE Y AT
M l* /"I'T TROY, Bradford Co., Pa. Office over V
M. A H. F. Ding's store. Aug- 7,156.
I lEN RY I!. M'K EA N, A TTORNE Y
TOWANDA, PA.; will pay prompt
on reasmn db l r'" e!iS cl } t l rustcd u > llim - Collections made
ft ftftMiten, with prompt rartteacii. 55
SMITH, having returned tor
JGI lowanda, has opened a Law Office over Mercur's
"tore- Dec. 1, 1857.
DR. H. WK.-TON. Ii: \
permanently located in Towano...
! , ICF: one door south of Bailey&Nevens'.
Towanda, Feb. 19,1*59.
O. H. WOODRUFF—DENTIST.
"PERMANENTLY located in Towanda.—
JL Office No. 5, Brick Row. over H. W. NOBLES' Store.
Entrance one door south of Tracy & Moores. dec.l.tf.
DR.S. G. B.IPECK AND O. CHURCH
ILL. srlit;EONS AND MECHANICAL
I DENTISTS, TOWANDA, I'a. Office, No. 1,
Brick Row, over E. T. Fox's store—entrance first door
LD I'iriG st. February 16, 1860.
! / M'Y H. W ATKINS, A TTORNE YA T
\J LA IP, TOWANDA. PA.
Office opposite Laporte, Mason A Co.
gR-Collections made and remitted with promptness.
Towanda, January 2,1M9.
DA'. 'PORTER'S
OLD DRUG STORE,
Alreadyadiuittcd to be
The largest, safest and most approved
DRUG HOUSE IN NORTHERN PENNSYLVANIA!
WITH
An established reputation for keeping the best medicine,
UNEQUALLED
In its facilities and apparatns for compounding and pre- fl
paring
AND PRESCRIPTIONS,
Conducted i,y thoroughly competent persons, who devote
the most careful attention.pay the strictest regard
to accuracy, and use only selected aiti
des. and medicines of unques
tioned purity, has become
723 SA32! 0)25)3 3 TkiM
With prices revised to correspond with the market.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, I
ALL AUTICLKS WAKKASTED AS EEriIESENTEII.
By recent arrangements with the Manufacturers, Impor
ters or First Holders of Goods and Cash Purcha
ses, the prices will always lie at tbelovf
est point for Prime Goods.
LOWER FIGURES THAN EVER IN
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Glass,
DRUGS &. DYE-STUFFS.
Everything in this ulcus ire stock will be sold j
Cheap for Cash !
PRICES KEDI'CED, VIZ '.
Of £onps, Perfumery, Brushes, Comb, I
Pocket Knives and Razors,
Lamps and Materials for Light. §f
TRUSSES & SUPPORTERS,
WINES AND LIQUORS, ONLY FOR MEDICINE
TOBACCO & SNUFF.
All the Popular Patent Medicines,
Tooth, Skin &. Hair Preparations,
Fancy Articles of all Descriptions,
Eclectic, Botanic and Homceopathic Mtdirines
Spires, Itird Seed, Lamp Shades and Harden Secdi.
FISH TACKLE, AMMUNITION, Ac.
Constituting the most complete assortment, embracing
the great wants of the People, reduced in Price,
and revised for tiie Cash System. *
Bit. PORTER'S CAMPHENE!
DR. PORTER'S ALCOHOL!
DR. PORTER'S BURNING FLUID !
Are Fresh, daily prepared, and unrivalled by any in the |H
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 :
Dr. Porter's Pectoral Syrup price 371 cents
Dr. Porter's Family Embrocation •' 25 "
Dr. Porter's Tonic Elixer *' 50 "
Dr. Porter's Worm Syrep "25 " i 3
Dr. Porter's Comp. Svr. Ilypophosphites.. " 100 "
Dr. Porter's Uterine Tonic " 150 "
Dr. Porter's Blackberry Balsam " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Tooth Ache Drops " 25 " - m
Dr. Porter's Cephalic Snuff". " 25
I>r. Porter's Tooth Powder " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Tricogene " 2.5
Dr. Porter's Trieophilc " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Shampoo " 25
I>r. Porter's Horse and Cattle Lotion " 37J "
Dr. Porter's Horse and Cattle Powder " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Bed Bug Poison " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Black Ink " 25 "
Dr. Porter's f'leansing Fluid " 3 JI "
Dr. Porter's Rat and Mice Poison " 25 "
Dr. Porter's Citrate Magnesia " 25 "
Medical Advice given gratuitously at the offite
Charging only for Medicine.
Thankful for past liberal patronage would respect-
fullv announce to bis friends and the public thatno pains
shall lie spared to satisfy and merit the continuance of
their confidence and patronage, at the
OA Si I DRUG STORE
Corner of Main and Pine street'.
June 30,1859. H. C. PORTER, M. D
CLOSING UP OF NAVIGATION.
BREAK IN THE CANAL! \
irt\f\ MEN WANTED to buy Stoves at the MAM- |
tJUU MOTH FOUNDRY, one door east of Mercurs
Store. We have just received the largest assortment o j
STOVES ever brought to this market, both for Coal ana |
Wood Cooking. Parlor Coal and Wood Parlor. Dining
room Six-plate and Cylindered Stoves. Some or uie i
celebrated. Empress Coo'k Stoves, thebestCoal Stove ever |
mannfactured, all of which will be sold cheaper than av
an? other establishment in this country.
A large quantity of Tin Ware, Stove Pipe, Elbow. , ;g
Coal Hods, Coal Shovels and Coal Sifters, always o , |
hand, and for sale at Wholesale or Retail. All "'"'v, IS i
castings and machine work done 1o order on short note • | | J
Particular attention paid to Roofing, Eve Troughs, t'' Lfl
ductora. Gutters and all kinds of Jobbing done and iy|
ranted to give satisfaction. . . H .
All kinds of Second Hand Cooking Stoves en hanu. g . |
which will be sold very cheap. Please give ns a cain |, t
Towanda Nov. 1.1859. JOHN CAR L*- BB
ALL WANTING FARMS IN A I £
J-A lightful climate, rich soil, and secure from frw ~ ■
See advertisement of Uaiauiontou [Lands in an
column.