Kgritultnral ftpartrntrf.
Agricultural Items.
SEED WHEAT.— The Michigan Farmer well
observes that " whatever may be the variety
of seed that is selected, it is important that it
should be exaiuiued and thoroughly cleuued
before being sown. Most farmers are content- '
ed with the wheat which they have grown
aud found to do well uu their farms for years; i
but in many cases it has been fouud that a i
change of seed is advantageous, and aids in '
securing enough advantage to the farmer who
is enterprising enough to try it to repay him
lor his trouble. This is the case, even where
the same variety is grown. TbeSoulcs wheat
for instance, has been grown ou the same farm
from its own seed for a number of years. We
believe, had the wheat grower takeu paius
occasionally to have procured the seed for
his opeuing or prairie land from districts where
a stiffer soil prevailed, that the change would
have been beneficial. Iu most cases where
6uch an experiment has beeu tried, tho result
has been favorable, unless prevented by some
occurrence of weather or iusect, that of course
did not influence the actual growth of the
plant."
DITCHING WITH A PLOW.—A correspondent
of the y. H. Journal of Agriculture says :
"In the first place, I plow two furrows, and
throw them out; this makes the ditch wide
enough at the top. I then plow two more and
throw them out. The ditch is then twelve or
fifteen inches deep, aud one ox can no longer
in it with the other on the surface I theu
take a stout piece of timber, say five or six
iucbes square (around stick would do as well,)
and twelve or fifieeu feet long. 1 lay this
across the ditch and hitch a yoke of oxen to
each end, so that the timber serves as a long
whiffletree, with the plow ehaiued in the mid
dle; and as the ditch grows deeper, the chain
is let out longer. In this way, there would
bo no trouble in plowing six feet deep. The
only difficult is in keeping the oxeu nearly
abreast, as it is new work for them. But by
taking light furrows at first, they soon learn.
Alter runuiug the piow through two or three
times, throw out the loose earth aud plow
ugain."
Ox THE W HEAT Ccor. —The oat crop having
been removed, the farmer hastens to prepare
the ground from- which it has been takeu for
his wheat crop. The first operation lobe per
formed on his oat-stubble ground is generally
plowing ; after which it is harrowed and then
marked out by furrows at proper distances, to
guide iu spreading the burn-yard dung, which
is hauled out and placed in heaps along the
furrows, so that it may be easily spread.
This being done, the ground should at the
proper time be again plowed, harrowed and
rolled, preparatory to receiving the seed. Some
farmers plow but ouce, thinking it preferable
to two plowiugs. When this is done, the ma
nure is hauled out ou the oat stubble. This
practice, however, is not to be recommended.
There is a growing difference of opinion
among practical men as to tho best mode of
seeding wheat ; some advocate the drill, and
others broadcast from the hand. The advan
tage from the use of the drill is, that the seed
is deposited more evenly, as some think, aud
at a proper depth ; hut is this so ? Any oue
who looks at the operation of the drill may see
that the graiu is deposited thickly in the row
and that between the rows we have a space of
four or five inches, where there is no seed ;
hence, though that part of the plant which is
above ground has room for air and growth be
tween the rows, the roots are too much crowd
ed. Again, as in this vicinity, we sow grass
aud clover seed with the wheat, as the best
means of getting the grass crop, which is, to a
degree, the permanent crop ; does the grass
" take" as well among drilled wheat as where
the wheat has beeu sown broadcast ? The
wheat crop serves as a nurse or protector to
the yonng grass and clover, sheltering them
from drying wiuds, frost, aud hot sun. ISow,
as the timothy grass 6eed is generally sowu iu
the autumn, immediately after the wheat has
been put in, it would seem that, in the space
between the rows of wheat, the young and
tender grass is more exposed to these injurious
influences than among wheat sown broadcast,
which grows eveuly (if well sown) over the
surface, iu England, where the drilling sys
tem was first practiced, the rows were suffi
ciently far apart to admit of the hoe, aud the
crop was cultivated. It is not usual there to
sow grass with the wheat crop —uothing is
is Buffered to grow but the crop itself.
How far (if it ell) is the presence cf the grass
and clover detrimental to the graiu crop? As
regards the application of manure to whi at
and other crops, is it not a fact that the most
valuable portions of buru-yard manure, being
salts, solaable in water, descend ? Is it not a
fact that ammonia, about the loss of which by
volatilization wo hear so much, though ex
tremely volatile, does not escape into the air
to any great exteut, but is largely absorbed
aud condensed by the surface moisture, aud
by porous bodies, such as earth, straw, and de
caying matters,, on the surface 1 Chemical
experiments show that moisture and ammonia
have a powerful affinity for each other, and
that porous bodies absorb ammonia largely.—
When we consider these facts, and that the
more permanent components of manure are in
the shupe of soluble matters, which the water
carries into the soil, is it unreasonable to doubt
the propriety of plowing in bard yard manure
deep.
When it is desired, as is mostly the case, to
set the wheat stubble with grass and clover,
the timothy, which is in this vicinity preferred
to all other grasses for hay, is sown in the au
tumn, immediately after the seeding of grain •,
and the usual course is to sow the clover seed
early in the spring, just as the frost is about
going out, or, if there should be a light layer
ot suovv, to sow the seed on the suow ; aud
thus, as the snow melts, aud the frost disap
pears, the seed settles into the ground, and is
ready to vegetate with the increasing warmth
of the season.
EARI.Y OR LATE SOWING. — The Canadian
Agriculturist calls for the experience of its
readers in regard to early and late sowing,
and quotes an experiment made by Arthur
Young, of England, at the close of the last
century, in which early sown barley produced
much more than that sowu at differant later
periods the same spring. We would second
tihe call for the experience of farmers on this'
point. Many thing have to be taken into
consideration : difference in variety, season,
nature of the soil, etc., would vary the result ;
but if farmers were more in the habit of keep
ing a record of their operations, and would
communicate the result to the agricultural
journals, wc should soou obtain a mass of in
formation on this and kindred subjects which
©a!d prove of great value
JWscrUancous. !
NOW READY !
BIHMIS'MI UMIAK
TOWANDA, PENNA.
THE Subscriber begs leave to call the at
tention of the public to the fart that he has enlarged
his motive power and purchased aud set up additional
machinery, and employed a larger number of workmen
than formerly, so that*he is now prepared to execute or
ders for Costings or Machinery with promptitude.
He has at his works ail the PATTERNS In use by the
late firm of Wm. 11. Phiiiips & Sonol Elmira N. \., and
has also added to these, patterns ol various kinds.
MILL IKON'S furnished for Grist Mills, Gang, Gate,
Circular and Muley Saw Mills, besides
STEAM ENGINES
of different sizes and styles and in fact almost any kind
of Castings or Machinery in common use.
Steam Fittings surh as Steam Pipes, Elbows, R'turn
Bends, Reducers, Couplings, Globe-Valves, Check
Valves, Gauge Cocks, Oil Ctips, IVhisllts, $-c.
always ou hand aud made to order.
He is also prepared to furnish STEAM BOILERS ol
any siz- or kind wanted-
Small in Brass or Composition. Cook
ing and Heating Stoves of different sizes manufactured
and for sale at the above works. Furniture for Cooking
Stoves and Stove Pipe always on hand
Persons who want GEARING of any kind are informed
that the subscriber has more patterns for Gearing than
auy other concern in this part of the country. They
would be quite sure of finding among his Patterns Gear
ing that would answer their wants and thus save delay
and expense in getting up work.
He makes also a large variety of Pulleys. Balanbe
Wheels aud Cranks, Water Wheels ; also Saw Gumuters,
Thimble Skeins and Pipe Boxes, Iron Fence, Caldrons,
Plows, Ac.
His equipment of machinery consists of as good tools
as are made, and was selected with Jthe design ol being
able to do any job which might be offered, whether large
or small. In short his effort has been to get up in all
respects a first class establishment.
Terms Reasonable. Orders solicited. Cash paid for
Old Pewter and Brittania.
Works situated on Main Street near Barclay It. R.
Canal Basin. O. D. BAP.TLETT.
Towauda, April 11. 1861. Proprielot.
BOOK BINDERY.
THE subscriber having withdrawn from the Argns
building would respectfully inform the public that
he has removed his Plain and Fancy Biudery to the North
Room of the Ward House, formerly occupied by the Post
Office, where be is now prepared to bind all kinds of
Books iu the most approved and workmanlike manner.—
Having to share my profits with no second nerson I Hat
ter myself that my prices will meet the satisfaction of the
public.
Thankful for the confidence reposed in me and the pub
lic appreciation of my work, for the last two years, 1
shall endeavor iu th „ future to merit the continuance ot
public support. .
Particular attention given to re binding Books. All
work will he warranted. Terms, Cash.
Sir Also, a large assortment of {STATIONERY of the
hot quality, at the lowest prices. Justices' and Consta
ble's BLANKS, of all kinds.
PICTURE FRAMES, round, square and oval; and pic
tures framed to order, cheaper than ever known here.
JOHANN F. BENDER,
Towanda, Jan. 11, ISGO. Bookbinder and Artist.
LINCOLN TO BE ELECTED.
Y"ET ell these seeui only to increase the
business and prosperity of the Old Foundry and
IVIACHINE SHOP,
(South side of Piue st., one door East ol H. S. Mer
enr's Store.)
The undersigned would call the attention of all con
cerned to the fact, that he is prepared to do, and will ex
ecute all work entrusted to him with dispatch,and in the
most workman-like manner.
FITTING UP MILL IRONS, REPAIRING STEAM
ENGINES, from the simplest to the most complicate, in
any of their parts, and WARRANTED to give satisfac
tion.
PLOWS always on hand of the most approved pat
terns, wooded in the most substantial manner.
Having recently added considerably to his facilities for
doing work, and employing experienced workmen in
every department, be is confident that he can satisfy all
who favor him with their patronage.
JOHN CARMAN.
Towanda, Oct. 15, 1860.
LATEST ARRIVAL
OF
SPRING GOODS.
William. A. Rockwell
would invite attention to his new stock of Goods, which
have been selected with great care to suit the wants of
his customers.
Having found it desirable to adopt the
Ready-Pay System,
lie offers his Goods at correspondingly LOW PRICES.
Persons examining his present
FASHIONABLE & DESIRABLE STOCK,
which was purchased at
PANIC PRICES,
can not fail of being satisfied both with articles offered
and prices asked. His stock consists of
Dry Goods,
GJ-IRzOCIEIRzIES,
Boots d' Shoes, Hots & Caps,
WALL AND CURTAIN PAPERS,
HARDWARE, GLASS & SASH,
Paints, Oils, and Nails,
BIRD CAGES & SEEDS,
CROCKERY,
GLASS & WOODEN-WARE.
PLASTER,
! constantly on hand and for sale at No. 1, Patton's Block.
April 18, 1881.
Coal, liime, Cement, Fire Brick, Drain
Tiles, &c.
THERE is a Lime Kiln at the Barclay
Company's Basin, in Towanda, where is kept con
stantly for sale, fresh burnt ll'hite Lime, made irom the
best quality of New York lime stone at 25 cents per
bushel, or $1 per barrel, beaded up in barrels, and 124
cents per bushel for slacked lime. Lime shipped on boats
at Towanda without additional charge. Also Syracuse
Hater Leime at $1 15 Iper barrel, and Fire Brick at S
j cents each. Drain Tiles 2,3 and 4 inch sizes at 2. 3 and
6 cents per foot, a very nice article for drain in land or
about dwellings. Merchants supplied with Beardsley's
Axes by the dozen. Jack Screws, for moving buildings,
to let at 25 cents per day each
Barclai/ Coal at $2 25 per ton for Lump Coal and
12 00 per ton for Smith Coal. Coal delivered in Towan
da at 25 cents per load.
All the above for sale at the office of the Barclay P.. IL
& Coal Company, Towauda.
J. MACFARLAIN.
Towanda, Feb. 22.1861. Gen. Superintendent.
CAUTxonr.
" To he, or not to be— hat is the question !
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to sutler
The slings and arrows of outragcons ojtposition,
Or by taking up arms against a sea of printing ink,
And opposing, end them."
THE proprietor of the Argus takes occasion in adver
tising his Bindery to indulge in an uncalled for iling
about a " sort 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 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
lias taken great pains t • satisfy the public I was the " best
Kinder in America," as the columns of the Argue wil
testily. Has he been all that time " deluding the pub
lie?"'*ll' I have been engaged in a fraud, he has been th
principal. But I refer to my work during that time a
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 ac
count,as I know of nothing which prevents me"from fol
lowing a legitimate and bawful calling for my support.—
1 shall endeavor by good work and attention to my bus!
ues to give public u atifaction.
1 March 15. JOH ANN F. BENDER Binder.
jSii NEW ATTRACTIONS f j
rjr At Geo. H. Wood's Gallery
1L TOWANDA, PA.
I \ You can procure, at low prices,
I \PH©T© (B 3RM®,
n \Of *" sizes, up to life size, either plain or re j
NJ touched, colored in oil or pastille.
Also. MELAINOTYPES and AMBROTYPES. and al
most all other kinds of types. Pictures in good cases tor
25 cents, aud other sizes and qualities In proportion.
Melainotypes made in all kinds of weather, (except for
children. All work warranted. July 25, lbtll. |
THIS IS THE ESTABLISHMENT
where von can find a very fine assortment of
WA FCIIER 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 saie.
I am also agent (or the sale of D. E. LENT'S celebrated
Barometers, which every farmer should alwsvs have. Pri
ces from tH to S2O, according to finish REPAIRING
dune as usual in a neat and workmanlike mannerand war
ranted. WM. A. CHAM BERLIN.
EUV YOUR GARDEN SEEDS
.A.T FJX'S.
I have the largest stock and best variety of
Garden Seeds ever offered for sale in this town.
It is a well known fact that a large proportion of the
Garden Seeds sold throughout the country, aie old, infe
rior, and often worthless. In view of this fact I have ta
j ken great pains to procure
Fresh and Reliable Seeds,
in tact the best to be found in market, in hopes to sup
ply a want long felt in this community, (and also to in
crease my own sales in that line.) Will you examine my
Seeds before purchasing elsewhere ?
trar REMEMBER THAT GOOD SEEDS COST NO
MORE THAN TOUR ONES.
AS* WITH GOOD SEEDS YOU CAN IIAVE GOOD
VEGETABLES.
I ah- WITH POOR SEEDS NONE,
j Towanda. March 21,1861. E. T. FOX.
TXK\V FIRM"
AT THK
| ©Us© %
OF II A. BURBANK.
B. P. ck. 11. SHAW,
n'AVING PURCHASED THIS WELL
. known establishment, they will endeavor, by strict
attention to business, to sustain the excellent reputation
which this Bakery and Eating Saloon has attained under
the supervision of the late proprietor. Wo shall con
tluue to manufacture
CRACKERS,
of every description, such as oyster, milk. 80-ton, soda,
butter, water, pic-nic, Graham, sugar, wine and common
crackers. Also, Rusk, Buns, Butter Rolls, Wheat, In
dian aud Graham
BREAD & CAKE,
of all kinds, constantly on hand and made to order. The
atteutiou of the citizens of this place aud vicinity, is ;
called to the above, and they are assured that they can
always be.supplied with any of these articles.
Wedding and Social Parties,
will be furnished with every description and style of
Fruit, Pound, and fancy CAKES. Tavern keepers and
Grocers will be supplied 011 terms as odvautageous as at
any other establishment in the State. In connection with ;
the above he has an
EATING SALOON,
where everything in the line will be served out to those
who may favor iiim with a sail.
Thankful tor past favors he respectfully solicit- n con
tinuance of the same. B. F. & U. SHAW.
Towanda. June 27. 1861.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
To Farmers and others Interested !
I MUTT TREES—oO,OOO Choice Fruit
Trees for sale, including all the be-t variety of the
Apple,' the Pear, Peach, Plum, Cherry and Apricot,
also a tine collection of the best Evergreens, such as
Norway Spruce, Fir, Arbor Vitae, Austrian Pine, Scotch
Fir and Black Spruce, including all sizes, from 2 to 6
feet, suited to ornament lawns and door yards, also
Dwarf Box for edging. Deciduous ornamental trees and
shrubs, European Ash, Amertcan do. Horse Chestnut,
European Larch, Fringe or Stnoke tree. Althea. Deutzia,
Scabra, African Tamarix, Wigelia Rosea, Forsythia,
Spirea, Primifolio and many others not named.
5000 of our best Native hardy Grape Vines, for. sale
the coming spring, such as Delaware, Diana, Concord,
Rebecca aud Cottage .also Clinton, Catawira and Isabella.
20 varieties of the best bearing Strawberries, including
Wilson's Albany seedling, Hovey & Hooker seedling; sold
at low prices, by the 10(1 or 1000 ; the Red Cherry and
White Grape Currrents, also Red & White, Dutch, Black,
English and Black Naples ; P2 other kinds tint named
here, loon Lawton Blackberry plants, these fruited in
my garden last summer and proved equal to the recom
mend. A fine collection of Hybrid, Perpetual and Climb
ing Roses and Dahlias. In addition to my Nursery, lo
cated at this place, I have lately purchased the Tioga
Point Nursery, embracing over 25,000 fruit A. ornamental
trees with all other things in the line. Our people will
find it much to their advantage to hoy these articles at
home instead of giving orders to traveling Agents from
Rochester and other places at a distance.
DANIEL HARK INS.
Towanda, Pa., Feb. 23, IS6L.
P S—A few good Salesmen wanted to act as Agents,
apply at my house. D. II
NEW FIRM.
CODDING & RUSSELL,
HAVE purchased the large and well known establish
ment of D. C. Hall, and are now receiving from New
York, the largest aud most complete assortment of
HARD-WARE,
ever offered for sale in this market, which will be sold
CHEAP for Cash orappoved Credit.
We have a large and well selected stock of Wood and
Coal COOKING STOVES, every variety of pattern and
style of Parlor, Dining-Room. Six Plate, and Cylinder
Stoves, which we can, and will sell as cheap as can be
purchased iu this or any adjoining county. Also a full
and complete assortment of
IRON AND STEEL,
Nails and Glass, Paints and Oils, House Trimmings, Car
riage Trimmings. Springs, Iron Axels ami Boxes, of
all sizes. Carpenters and Joiners Tools, Black,
smiths Tools, Cross-cut, Circular and Mill
Saws, Table and Pocket
MRZD: J-TK-IIC 9
of every description.
Pumps, Lead-Pipe, Chain Pumps and Tubes.
RRITTAN\I4 AND PLATED WARE,
the latest and most approved patters. A iarge quantity
of TIN-WARE AND STOVEPIPE, always on hand.—
Patent Stretched Leather BELTING. Every name and
form of
FARMING TOOLS.
JOB WORK done 011 short notice and wan-anted.
GRAIN, Old Iron. Copper, Brittannia, Brass, Bees
wax and Feathers, taken in exchange for Goods.
We invite " the whole world and the restof mankind,"'
to call and examine our our goods before purchasing.
Our motto will be use every man welland submit to noth
ina wrong.
fitT One door south of Tracy and Moore and Powell's
Block, Main street, CODDING A RUSSELL.
JOHN A.CODDING, )
c. s. Massac. f Towanda, Sept. 21,1866.
WOOL CARDING AM) CLOTH
DRESSING.—We are now prepared to do the
above work at the FACTORY IN CAMI'TOWN, as
usual. H. B. & JOE. 8. INGHAM
Camptown. June 26,1861. 4t
PU R E CI DER V IX EG AR. at
FOX'S.
ittmhanWje, &c.
cieinbs, snu i BM.
NOW IS YOUR TIME
TO BUY YO Ult
CLOTHING CHEAP
AT YOUR OWN PRICES.
Proclaim it to the People !
TUST RECEIVED —A Larjre Stock of
*9 SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING, at JOHN
SH LAM'S Klmira Branch Clothing Store. Says coolly,
boldly and deliberately, that be takes the foremost ol the
Clothing Merchantsot Towanda.
Eigtheen hundred and sixty-one has come, and the
light and beauty of Spring shines upon us. with all its
radiant splendor. I shall continue to sell Clothing, lor
Cash, cheaper than any other man, as my goods aie all
bought cheap lor cash, and they will be sold cheap for
cash.
My goods are all manufactured in Klmira. therefore, I
can warrant them well made. Enough for roe to say, 1
have everything in the line of
C It 0 T H I i\ r G !
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
HATS CAPS, &C.,
That is kept In any other Store in town.
My banner is on the breeze,
" And long may it wave,
O'er the land of the free,
And the home of the hrave !
While her Stars and Stripes
Shine out like sou.
Telling all the nations
That Freedom's beg in."
This_.s a free country ; therefore it is free for all to do
their trading where they can do the lasst, regardless of
the cross and sour looks of old fogy merchants. I invite
you to come and see me—country as well as the city are
invited—every person, rich or poor, high or low, bond or
free are invited to call.
Come one, come all, and stop your speed,
We've Goods enough tor all in need,
The boys, themselves, are at their posts,
And they alone can supply a host.
O'er other dealer- in this town.
These same boys have won renown,
For selling the cheapest and the best,
And selling more than all the restl
Hurrah! hurrah I o'er hill a d plain,
Accept our thanks, and call again,
Among our assortments you'll always find,
•Goods to tit, and please the mind.
We're on hand, and always willing,
To sell our Goods, and earn a shilling !
80 hold your horses, and come this way,
We shall be glad to see you any day,
At JOHN SHLAM'S Clothing Store, next door to 11. 8.
Mercnr's I try Goods Store, Main Street, Towanda, Fa.
X. 11.—We wish to be understood, that we are not to be
undersold by any man, or combination of men.
ah' No charge lor showing our Goods.
Towanda. May 22. 1861. JOHN SHLAM.
THE BEST AND CHEAPEST PLACE
TO BUY
WELL MADE AND GOOD FITTING
MENS AND BOYS CLOTHING,
IS AT SOLOMON'S
CLOTHING ESTMISMT!
HAVING just received one of the Largest Stocks of
Fall and Winter Clothing that has ever been offered
in this market before, which will be sold at greatly re- i
duced prices.
GREAT BARGAINS IN
Black D. B. ,t S. B. Broadcloth Frock Coats.
GREAT BARGAINS IN
Fancy Beaver Doe-kin and Silk mixed Cassimere Coats
GREAT BARGAINS IN
Cabsirnere, Union and Sattinet Business Coats.
GREAT BARGAINS IN
Tweed and Kentucky Jean and Cottonade Coats.
GREAT BARGAINS IN
Black Doeskin, Cassimere, Union and Sattinet Pants.
GREAT BARGAINS IX
Harrison's Cassimere. Silk mixed and Plain Pants.
GREAT BARGAINS IN
Fancy Union sitinct tud others, Coats.
GREAT il AUG A INS IX
Plaiu and Fancy Silk Velvet Vests.
GREAT BARGAIN-IN
Mat ilai- Plain und Eancy Silk A'ests.
great BARGAINS IN
11.11 ri-on - 1 "assimere. -ilk Mixed and Black Vests.
GREAT BARG AINS IN
V- ncia. Cotton Velvet and Plush Vests.
GREAT BARGAINS IN
Fancy, Union, Sattinet and Farmer's Satin Vests.
One of the largest -Prksnf OVERCOATS, consisting
ot Beaver, Pilot, Seal-kin. Petersham. I,inn-kin, Black
of all qualities, and a large assortment of New Styles— -
Also one of the lairge-t Stocks of Gents Furnishing
Goods, which ill be sold 25 per cent, cheaper than else
where. Call before you buy and examine my stock, as
you can he suited better anil at low, r figures.
Remember the place, M E. SOLOMON'S
Clothing K-tabli-hmcnt.
September 27,1860. Towanda, Pa.
The Argus Book bindery
Again in Pull Operation !
Y "17E have the gratificatic n of announcing to our frfends,
\V customers, and the public, that we are now pre
pared to do
BOOK I^TNTDINRC,
in all its Branches in the latest and most approved styles,
and on the most favorable terras.
Hiving secured, permanently, the services of Mr. 11.
C. WHITER AK, 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.
Oh" Customers should be particular to remember that
the '• Argus Bindery," is in the Argus Building, as form
erly, (first, building north of tlw Ward House) and is con
nected with our Book and Stationery Store and Printing
Office, where at! work should be delivered.
CAUTION.—We are compelled injustice to ourselves,
and our old customers, as well as to prevent an imposition
upon tlie public generally, to caution them against a sort
a concern, that falseiv holds out to the public that it is
the Argus Bindery. This/coud is practiced no doubt,
with a hope of deluding the Public. Against this bold
and deliberate attempt to deceive, they are hereby cau
tioned.
RUT Particular attention paid to re-Binding. All work
gnarranted.
#*r Country Produce of all kinds taken in payment
for work.
Having made complete arrangements, we are pre
pared to Rule and Bind BLANK BOOKS to any style or
pattejn, at prices as low as elsewhere.
Sowanda. March 5. 1860. E. A. PARSONS.
ATTENTION !
TUB LARGEST STOCK OF BOOTS
and Shoes ever brought to Towanda, has just heen
opened at the long established and well known store of
J. D. HUMPHREY.
The assortment is composed of
LADIES CONGRESS GAITERS,
KID GAITERS,
BOOTEES.
BUFFERS,
BUSKINS,
AND
CHILDREN'S' SHOES,
of every variety.
Gentlemen, you are invited to examine those Patent
. Leather and Calf Skin Gaiters, Oxford Ties, and Gentle
' men's Slippers.
Boots and Shoos made to Order,
AND REPAIRED.
SHOE FINDINCS.
French and American Calf Skin, Kip and Upper Lea
j thcr, Harness Leather, Oak and Hemlock Sole leather.
SADDLERY, HARDWARE. AND SADDLER'S TOOLS.
Groceries Very Cheap,
And the whole stock will be sold for Cash at prices
which make it an object for all to buy al
Towanda, June 4. 1-ui. HUMPHREY'S.
A CARD.
UP HE present depressed state of the Money
I. Market having had the effect to place many kind-Jof
| Goods within the reach ot Cash buyers, at much lower
; prices Mian heretofore, the undersigned begs to give no
tice that iie has availed himself of this reduction, to a
large extent within the past ten days and is now offering
many bargain- such as have heretofore never oeen squall
ed in this market.
Dec. 10, 1660. JOSEPH TOWEL!..
ittfsrellancous.
Ayer's Sarsaparilla.
A COMPOUND REMEDY, designed to be the most ef
feetiinl Alterative that can be made, it is a con
ci ntrated extract of Pura Sarsaparilla, so combined with
other substances of still greater alterative power as to
atJord aa effective antidote lor the di-ca-e- Sarsaparilla is
reputed to cure. It is believed that such a remedy is
wanted by those who Milter Irom Strumous complaints,
and that one which will accomplish their cure must prove
oi immense sei vice to this large class ot our afflicted tfcl
low-citizens. How completely this compound will do it
has been proven by experiment on many of tbe worst
cases to be found ot the following complaints i
SCROFULA AMI SCROFULOUS COMPLAINTS, Emcftioxs j
ani> ERUPTIVE DISEASES, ULCKES, I'IMPLKS, BLOTCHES, t
TUMORS, SALT RHEUM. SCALD HEAD, SYPHILIS AND SY
PHILITIC AFFECTIONS. MERCURIAL DISEASE. DROPSY, NEt'-
R ALII I A OR Tic DOULOUREUX, OKUIKITY, DYSPEPSIA AEb
INDIGESTION, ERYSIPELAS, ROSE OR BT. AKTHONY'S FIRE,
and indeed the whole cl3s of complaints arising from
IMPURITY OP THE BLOOD.
This compound will bo found a great promoter of
health, when taken in the spring, to expel the foul hu
mors wnich fester in the hlood at that season of the year.
By the timely expulsion of them many rankling disor- I
ders are nipped in the bud. Multitudes can, by the aid |
ot this remedy, spare themselves from the endurance ol j
eruptions and ulcerous sores, through which the system
will strive to rid itself of corruptions, if not assisted to
do this through the natural chauneis of the Ixidy by an
alterative medicine. Cleanse out the vitiated blood
whenever yon tind its impurities bursting through the
skill in pimpled, eruptions, or sores ; cleanse it when you
litid it is obstructed and sluggish in the veins ; cleanse it
whenever it is toul. and your Iceling* will tell you when.
Even where no particular disorder is felt people enjoy
better health, and live longer, for cleansing the blood.
Keep the blood healthy, and all is well ; but with this
pabulum of life disordered, there can be no lasting health.
Sooner or later something must go wrong, and the gnu
machinery of life is disordered or overthrown.
Sarsaparilla has, and deserves much, the reputation of
accomplishing these ends, Rut tbe world has been egre
giously deceived by preparations of it, partly because
the drug alone has not all the virtue that is claimed for
it. but more because many preparations, pretending to
be concentrated extracts of it, contain but little oi the
virtue of Sarsaparilla, or anvtiiiiig else.
During late years the public have been misled by large
bottles, pretending to give a quart of Extract of Sarsa- j
pari 11a lor one dollar. Most of these have been frauds
upon tbe sick, for they not only contain little, if any
Sarsaparilla, but often no curative properties whatever.
Heuce, bitter and painful disappointment has followed
the use of the various extracts of Sar-nparflia which j
flood the market, until the name it-ell is Ju-tly de- j
spised, and has become syuonymous with imposition and
cheat. Still we call this compound Sarsaparilla, and in- |
tend to supply such a remedy as shall rescue the name I
(com the load of obloquy wbidh rests upon it. Aud we !
think we have ground lor believing it has virtues w inch |
are irresistible by the ordinary run of the diseases it is
intended to core. In order to secure their complete
eradication from the system, the remedy should lie judi
ciously taken according to directions on the buttle.
Prepare! by Dr. .J. C. AVER k CO., Lowell, Mass.—
Pi ice, $1 p<r Bottle ; Six Bottles fur to.
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral.
i Has won for itself such a renown lor tbe cure of every ]
! variety ot Throat and Lung Complaint, that it is entire- j
i ly unnecessary for ns to recount the evidence of its vir- i
| tues, wherever it has been employed. As it has long j
been in constant use throughout this section, we reed 1
j not do more than a-sure the people it- quality is kept up i
| to the best it over has been, and that it may be relied on i
|to do lor their relief all it has ever M-en found to do. j
AYERS CATHARTIC PILLS,
| For the cure of Costiveuess, Jaundice, Dyspepsia. Indi- j
[ gestiuu. Dysentery, Foul Stomach, Erysipelas, Headache,
] Piles.Rheumatism, Eruptions and Skin Diseases. Liver :
I Complaint, Dropsy, Tetter, Tumors and Salt Rheum, !
j ft out. Neuralgia, as a Dinner Pill, aud lor l'uiifying tbe j
Blood. They are sugar-coated, so that the most sensitive ;
can take them pleasantly, ami tliev are the bp-t apcri- i
cut in the world for all ihe purposes of a family physic.
Price 2"> cents per Box ; Five boxes for sl, Ou.
Great numbers of Clergymen, Physician*. Statesmen,
ami eminent personages, have ent their names to certify
the unparalleled usefulness of these remedies, but our
space here will not permit the insertion of them. The
Agents below named tumi.-h gratis our American Alma
nac in which they are given ; with also full descriptions
of the above complaints, and the treatment that should
be followed for their cure.
Do not be put oft by unprincipled dealers with other j
preparations they make more profit on. Demand AYER'S j
and take m> others. The -b-k want the best aid there is
for them, and should have it.
All our remedies are lor sale by Dr. 11. C. PORTER, To
wanda ; GUERNSEY A MITCHELL, Troy ; DALY A WHITE,
Leonard Hollow; D. D. I'AKKHURST. F.eßoy ; TAYLOR,
Granville, D. WILCOX k Co.. Canton : ANBRESS & ROCK
WELL. Alba; Bixby, Wyalusing; PIOLLET, Wysox ;
STEVENS & BURROWS, Stcvensviile ; ROKGKKS, West
Warren ; LONG A SONS, Burlington ; NEWELL & Co., Ul
ster; PERKINS, Athens; MERRY, Burlingtou ; AVERY
& CAMP. Cauipiown : NICHOLS, Ilerrkkville ; LITTLE,
LeKaysville,; BRONSON. Orwell; Beidleman, Orcutt's
Creek ; MOODY. Rome : KINNEY & GORE, Sheshequiu,
and by dealer-everywhere.
April 10, I*6l. I
HOTEL KEEPERS",
DRUGGISTS,
J'ARMERS, AND ALL
WHO WANT
DICTUM IMIQAOTOSJ
I
[HAVE just received from the Citv, a
l-arge Stock of
IMPORTED PURE LIQUORS,
of every variety. My stock of LIQUORS has been pur
cha-ed for CASH, directly trom the Importers, whereby
I am enabled to turnish Farmers for the approaching
Harvest, a Superior and Pure article of Liquor, of any
kind whatever, at I.i'WER PRICES than were ever be
fore offered in Towanda.
HOTEL KEEPERS
Will find it greatly to their advantage to examin my
stock before purchasing elsewhere. I have facilitiesfoi
purchasing, which enables me to .WHOLESALE my
goods at New York
WHOLESALE PRICES!
Besides my Liquors are warranted pure and uuadulter
ated. I have also on haml the Isirgest Stock aud Great
est Variety of
TOBACCO AND SECARS
Ever brought to Towanda, which having been purchased
directly from the Manufacturers and Importers, enables
me to compete with the Wholesale Tobacconists oi the
city. Hotel keepers and others are respectfully invited
to an examination of my entire stock of Liquors, Cigars
and Tobacco. Also,
Groceries & Provisions,
Of every description, will he kept constantly on hand, at
prices LOWER than elsewhere in this town.
Confident that 1 am enabled to sell my entire stock of
Goods, either at Wholesale or Retail, less than like goods
can be purchased this side of the City, I respectfully so
licit the public to an examination at No. 5, Brick Row.
H. W. NOBLE.
Towanda, June 14, 1860.
STOVES! STOVES!
JUST RECEIVED!
HAVING lately returned from the city
. where we have purchased for CASH a large as
sortment of STOVES, of all varieties and sizes suited to
this locality, we are prepared to sell Cheap for Cash or
approved credit. We would call especial attention to ihe ,
celebrated Coal Stove
nova n
the perfecti nof arrangement for burning coal. We are 1
also casting and setting up in our own Foundry, a num
bcr ot kinds of excellent COOKING STOVES,and BOX j
STOVES for SCHOOL-HOUSES and SHOPS.
Persons who fear to purchase imported Stoves on ac- 1
count ot broken plates, Ac.,can get just as good of Home
Manufacture. Our assortment taken a whole, is the
Largest and Most Complete ever offered for sale in this
market. We also manufacture and keep constantly on
hand, a full assortment of
TIN-WARE,
and will make to order any thing from a Telescope up—
to a Sausage Machine !
Call and examine for yourselves, and yon will be
satisfied that there is something in the world jet, besides
das.
JOHN CARMAN.
Towandi. inc. 30, 1860.
N. B. i' .i Tin Store is on Main street, south store in
Mercur's Block.
FX£IZ! FISH!! FISH!!!
THE best assortment in Pennsylvania. Consistingof
Machtuci. Trout. White Fi.-U, Blue Fish, Salmon
Codfish, l'.i k.ed and Smoked Herring. Smoked Halibut
Ac. Ac... ••!! K 1, and to be sold cheap, by
Towanda J . <r 10, 1860. C. B. PATCH.
Business £aros.
BEW. M. PECK, A TTOR \i y
LA W, TOWANDA. PA. All lU.i V J7
to bis care, will receive prompt aUentmn
Co ipsnu fcr r TraC " * e s Su,t e ~ •£
rv u o makT 7m; ham, 7rfrTTr
1 A l IA ' 1-APORTK. Sullivan Y
HN 7V ILI .1A Ms, J
• LA W, CANTON PA., will attend n i
h-ss entrusted to his care in thfc courts of HraAm Jsr
Ly c< mg and f-.ollnan lo's. i". .1
6.
E. OVKRTON, JK f ,
/ IVEttTOM A MOXTAXVI?
\J NE YS AT LA W'-Offlce l u 'f[ R %.
y occupied by Jaa. MAcpxatakt.
H. J. MADILL P77,.
M A 1,1 LL * MORROW ,777'ofe
iTI AND COUNSELLORS AT /
ovei Mereiir' Store.Towanda,Pa. ".-Of-.
Towanda, April 2, 18.
■ ——. nqi..
DIl. E. 11. MASON, I'll YSICIA v7r.
s URGEUN,oISws.h\ professional scrvir,
people of Towahda and vicinity. Office at i7 u
on Pine street. Where he can always be found"^ d ° t
professfotuilly engaged. "ft, ;j
R B. PARSONS, .1 TTORXI
JUa LAW, TROY, Bradford Co., p a t, A <
M. A H. F. Long's store. Au^-*^ 7
I?LHANAN SMlTll7hav7n7
-L-J Towanda, has opened a Law Office w. 19
Store. Dec. 1.1857. '
Gsm*. br. 11. westoxTTK
11ST. permanently bucated in T„, ' '
OFFICK one doorsonth of Bui It v A v..
Towanda, Feb. 19.1859. •
O. H. WOODRUFF—DEIffTXgfI,
PERMANENTLY located in Tow a nd7
Office No. 5, Bri' k Row. over H. W. Nobies'Si,"'
F.ntrance one door south of Tracy & Moore-.
DR G. S VV.CK, SURGEM ■
MECHANICAL DENTIST. TOWaW p
WOIBre, No. I, Brick Row, over E. T. For'n*; 1
—entrance tir-t door cn Pjog .-t. February b >rt
YJfTUMOT \ W ATKINS, ATTORMyj
n !'/• ToW ' ANDA - PL.-Offic, r.7,
occupied ry IT. Mercuf. *
DAVID WfLMOT- | G. H. WATKIKX.
May 2. 1861. *
DR JOHN MTNTOSH,
liis old office, Patton's Block, during 9prir.', P i
Summer. Teeth nserted on Vulcani-ed Riil.her_tt.
late-t improvement in dentistry. Specimen
-een at the office. Persons indebted to me wi" 1 ..L
pay up. JOHN M'LNTOSH
TewsSda, March 20, l^'.o.
rvs us ic.
nRrrCK respectfully informs the prop*
• of Towanda anil vicinity, that be is pre-n-.ji
giving LESSONS ON THE PIANO. Also tuat be
Tunes and Repairs Pianos
upon reasonable terms, and insures perfect
Rooms in Bender's Bindery, south end of M'jrd jj t _.
l)ec. utb, 1860. Sm.
WAHID HOISE.
Xowanda, Fa.
r PITE Subscribers bavin? leased thin*
L known Hotel for a term of years, would infonaih
friends and tbe traveling public, that they will t* m
happy to accommodate all who may favur them wr.
call. It will lie the aim of the present pmprieler-i
make the Wsnnllou-K at once comfortah.'e. icca*.::
and cheerful. Yours Truly,
Jan. 1' i-sl. POWELL h s.MITH.
McCABE'S
CENTRAL MEAT MARKET
Helnic J. Kingsbct y's store, Mum t!.
' pHF subscriber would re.-pecMhlly tender hit
I thanks to the publi'- lor the very liberal paimm
extended to bint, and solicits a coutinuau, L oftht.i;.
He beg- leave to assure that he intend- to keep r j
as heretofore, a choice -election of MKATS ol !I Y-&
the best the country affords, which be intends to w.. a
very -mall profits, either by the side, quarter or t t;
Air A quantity of first qualit of SALT PORK, put
by mvselt. cheap, by tbe barrel 5r pound.
Meat* will be promptly delivered, at any place *;S
the corporation.
Towanda, August 12. 1859. J M''CAEE
(L 11. lU NTIXG,
r) ESPF.CTFVT.T.Y informs liis former • nr..
k the public generally, that he has remove „.i I
TAILOR'S S2IO? JK
To one door south of Tracy A Moore's -tore
diatelv oppo-ite D. C. Hall's Stove and Tin St
He flutters himselt thai from his long
slncss he will be able to plca-e all who may
with their custom. Owiugto the Imp
ney market, lie will make Coats from i'l .in toff
and other work in proportion for READY PAY.
Countiy Produce in payment will not t- re
| offered Towanda. March
RAJXROAI) H< )TE®
Near the Barclay Railroad terminal,
TOWANDA, PENN A. K
R. JORDAN respectfully informs ■:
. • the public tnat he h 1 I.
ern stand formerly occnpied by 11- I- OSKMER.
Hp
been refitted god thnjro H
patronage of the (luhlic with every confidence
can give entire satisfaction t such as may favor
with a call. i H
His BAU will be ke;it stocked th the Ye-t
! rQUORS V
Extensive stabling is connected with the
reliable attendant- will only bi kept
No pains or expen-e n ; 1 be spared to df-crvr tk
ronage of the publio— n<t '8 charges will be
Towanda, April 1.1861.
Extraordinary InduccmeuU
TO THK BUYERS OK
FURNIIURE AND CH3I
H WING greatly increa-e-'
. --' stock of Cabinet Wait and t'ba:r.^^^r
determined to disp
tions rapidly, and with that design offer all
unprecedented low prices, for Cash. . H[
Good Sofas at sl6 to S2O, fine Cane Bcat Chatrs
each, a nice Bed-tead for 20 shillings. , 1
I have new more than RO different pattern' ■ '
Bureau* Desks for the farmer or merchant
Glasses cooktug giass Plates, Portrait and l'ict-rt
of gilt. Rosewood, Mahogany and Walnut
patterns of Stands; extension, dining, tea u- *
bles. Hall Stands, and in fact anything that as
in a city Ware-house.
A large assortment of ready-made Coffins.
Hearse ready, at all times. ■ s
Purchasers w:ll he sure to And the right v
side of the public square, one door e.i-t of M
Towanda, Dec. 1. 1859. CHESTER
THE OLD STAIVD I{'
STILL IN OPERATII®
, THE suliscrtl cr wc - tJjB
and will n;:--' '
such as Sofas, Divans l w
|gi Are, Card, Dining
Py t.wvp'.gaa,- ill o. Mahogany. a.r
g r f, i Cherry Bureaus. Stawb
J a. . V kinds, Chair-and Bctb"J
description, which are, and will be xnadc t
terial and workmanlike manner, aud which
for cash cheaper than can be bought in a®. v l '-'
room in the country. 1
READY-MADE COFFINS, on hand en
sonablc terms. A good HEAltisK will fi c |
Funeral occawons. JAMES
Towanda, January 1. 1857.
wxlsokt, BARNEJ & c 0 A#
WHOLESALE SHOW!
And Extensive Dealers in T* a ,^H e
15 Warren street, (three doors below H (-
WILLI AM H. WILSON, formerly "f
Dr, Dayton A Co., and Wil-iui. J i k-cn a ~ ■Jj
D. V. P. MINES. 1.. i m. ■H'b
A. C- KEEN BY V'
SAMUEL N DELANO ■ " B■-
GROUND lEPFEK
A LLSPICE, Cinnamon,
j JrV Pepper, Mustard (linper. . ,
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