Agricultural §eprtmcnt.
Manures—Their Increase and Preser
vation.
However much may have been said on this
subject, it does not seem to have had the
desired effect, when we see so many of those
who are considered as oar best farmers neg
lecting to take any steps toward promoting
this end ; who, instead of devising means for
increasfng itsa mount, even suffer a large part
of that already obtained to be wasted. Now,
I believe that most of those who permit this
are entirely ignorant of the great injury tLey
are doing themselves, and there may be a few
who, though they have had their attention
called to it, yet fail to adopt any means to
remedy so great an evil.
I will endeavor to point out a few of the
most prominent sources of waste,aud the means
by w liieh they may be obviated.
To begin with the most important of all the
mauures, which is that obtained from our
stables and cow houses, and which is usually
thrown out into the barn yards to remain there
without any protection from the weather until,
after it has been soaked by rain after raiu, it
is carried out into the fields to restore the
waste occasioned by the removal of preceding
crops.
Now, if this waste, after soaking through
the manure and extracting from it a large
amount of its usefulness, was carefully saved
by being caught iu tanks, the loss would uol
be as much felt ; but even this is not done,and
as barns are generally built on the side of a
hill when possible, the water which falls into
their yard runs off almost immediately ; and
when not so situated, drains are usually out
from them to permit it to escape, and thus a
quantity of the most fertile pari of the manure
is lost.
Now, this loss could easily be prevented,and
with slight expense, by the erection of a shed
under which the manure could be stowed, or,
what would be better still, if a covered pit
could be prepared in which it might be de
posited, and any expense incurred iu this way
would soon be repaid.
Ammouia is also constantly escaping from
the manure in the form of gas, aud as it is a
substance which contains a largo amount ot
nitrogen, which is especially beneficial tocrops,
it would be well if ii were a Isosaved. Now.tbis
can be accomplished by the application of sev
eral substances to the manure, among the
cheapest aud best of which is the sulphate of
lime has a greater affinity for the ammonia
than it lias lor the lime,and it therefore leaves
the lime aud attaches ilaeif to the ammouia,
which is a fixed salt.
Ilence the frequent application to the ma
nure, particularly that just carried from the
stable, of a little of the plaster would greatly
tend to prevent the escape of this gas.
There is yet another point to which I would
call attentiou, and that is the way by which
we can increase our stock of manure ; aud
though they are many, L will only speak of
two of the most prominent: The first is by
means of the compost heap, aud the second by
the pig pen. If you w ill only give poor pigs
the material, the quantity of manure they will
make will be immense. Old straw and hay can
be given th<m with advantage, but still better
than these are dead leaves ; you may fill the
pen half full of them, and they will soon be
converted into the best of manure.— Cor. Ger
viu ntoicn Telegraph.
Use and Abuse of Implements.
VJ ere we to assert that American farmers,as
a general thing, are wasteful in many particu
lars, we should be taken to task on all sides,for
where shall we find a more prudent and eco
nomical class of men than they ? Well, we are
ready to admit their economical disposition ;
but this is by no means a contradiction of what
we have asserted in the previous sentence.—
There is such a thing as false economy—"pen
ny wise aud pound foolish" economy—"saving
at the bung hole and wasting at the spile "
economy ; and under this category we class the
policy which so almost universally prevails in
regard to the use aud abuse of agricultural im
plements.
One of the heaviest taxes to which the farm
er is subjected is the purchase and repairing of
agricultural implements; and that this tax is in
many cases double aud treble what it should be
is very evident. How can it be otherwise ?
TV ere implements to be had for the asking,
some farmers could uot manifest more indiffer
ence in regard to their use, and their care of
them when not in use. In very many eases,
when a field is plowed, harrowed and rolled,
the plow, the harrow and the roller find a rest
ing place in the first convenient fence-corner,
there to remain until next wauted, whether it
be the next day or the next year. The dam
aging effects of sun, wind and rain are never
once thought of. The fact that such exposure
injures both wood and iron work does uot alter
the case. Some farmers bring their implements
from the field, it is true, but only to subject
them to the same qut-door exposure in the vi
ciuity of the barn. It is uot very surprising
that such miserable management makes heavy
demauds upon the pocket, or that the bill for
implements in such cases is double what it
should be.
There arc a few simple rules in regard to the
care of implements, which in most cases can
be readily and always properly observed. First:
Every farm should be provided with a tool or
implement honse of sufficient dimensions to
accommodate every tool or implement on the
premises. Second : It should be a fixed and
unalterable requirement, that whenever a tool
is doue with it should be put in its appropriate
place in the tool-house. Third : Uefore put
away.it should be carefully examined, to see
whether any parts are broken or damaged,and
jf so, the very first leisure moment should be
appropriated to repairing it. Fourth: No tool
should be put into the house in a dirtv condi
tion. A very few minutes will be required to
clean off the dirt, which will prevent the rust
ing of the iron, as well as damage to the wood
Fifth : All the polished parts of an implement
as the shure, mould board and coulter of the
plow, and the blades of axes, mattocks, mow
ing machines, Ac , should be oiled, to prevent
rnsting. They will then be ready for use at
any moment. Sixth : Every wooden part of an
implement should be painted at least once a
year, aud such as are required for out-door use,
as plows, harrows, &c. f twice, llainv days can
be appropriated to this purpose. One dollar's
worth of crushes and paint, properly applied,
will save S2O worth of damages. Mineral
paint, such as Hunter's Irou Faint,answers ad
mirably, because it has more body than white
or red lead,and is far cheaper and more durable
It not only preserves the wood from decay,but
from cracking, aud cosequeutly easy break
age.
JHtRCiISKfOVS.
NOW READY !
BIRTLETIS' HEW IRONWORKS
TO WAN DA, FKNNA.
r PHE Subscriber begs leave to call the at
-I- tentiou of the public to the fact that he has enlarged
Ills motive power and purchased and set up additional
machinery, and employed a larger number of workmen
than formerly, so that lie is now prepared to execute or
ders for Castings or Machinery with promptitude.
He has at his works all the PATTERNS in use by the
late firm of Win. H. Philiips A Son of Elmira N. V., aud
has also added to these, patterns ot various kinds.
MILL IRONS furnished for Grist Mills, Gang, Gate,
Circular und Muley Saw Mills, besides
STEAM ENCINES
of different sizes and styles aud in fact almost any kind
of Castings or Machinery in common use.
Steam Fittings such us .Steam Pipes, Elbows, Return
fields, Reducers, Couplings, Globe-Calces, Chuk
Calces, Gauge Cocks, Oil Cups, Whistles, § c.
always on hand and made to order.
He is also prepared to furnish STEAM BOILERS ot
any siz or kind wanted.
Small tastings made in Brass or Composition. Cook
ing and Heating Stoves of different sizes manufactured
and for sale at the above works. Furniture lor Cooking
Stoves and Stove Pipe always on hand
Persons who want GEARING of any kind arc informed
that the subscriber lias more patterns tor Gearing than
auy other concern in this part of the country. They
would lie 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 and Cranks, Water Wheels ; also Saw Glimmers,
Thimble Skeins and Pipe lfoxes, Iron Fence, Caldrons,
Plows, Ac.
His equipment of machinery consists of as good tools
as are made, and was selected with jthe design of lieing
ahic to do auy job which might be offered, whether large
or small. In short his effort has been to get up iu all
respects a lirst class establishment.
Terms Reasonable. Orders solicited. Cash paid for
Old Pewter and Brittania.
Works situated on Main Street near Barclay R. R.
Canal Basin. O. D. BARTI.ETT.
Towanda, April 11. 1861. Froprietm .
BOOK BINDERY.
rjXHE subscriber having withdrawn from the Argus
1 building would respectfully inform the public that
he has removed his Plain and Fancy Bindery to the North
Room of the Wa:d House, formerly occupied by the Post
Office, where he is now prepared to bind all kiiuls of
Books in the most approved and workmanlike manner
Having to share my profits with no second person I flat
ter myself that my prices w ill 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, I
shall endeavor iu tli u future lo merit the continuance ot
public support.
Particular attention given to re-binding Books. All
work w ill be warranted. Terms, Gash.
*"A!so, a large assortment of STATIONERY of the
best quality, at the lowest prices. Justices' aud Consta
ble's BLAXKS.OI all kinds.
PICTURE FRAMES, round, square and oval; and pic
tures framed to order, cheaper than ever known here.
JOHAXX F. BENDER,
Towanda, Jan. 11, lStiO. Bookbinder and Artist.
LINCOLN TO BE ELECTED.
ET cII those seem only to increase the
J- business and prosperity of the Old Foundry aud
lyiAciiiKn shop,
(South side of Pine st., one door East of 11. S. Mer
cur's Store.)
The undersigned would call the attention of all con
cerned to the tact, that tie 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 IROXS, REPAIRING STEAM
ENGINES, from the simplest to the complicate, in
any of their parts, aud WARRANTED to give sati-lac
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, he is confident that he can satisfy all
who favor him with their patronage.
JOHN CARMAN.
Towanda, Oct. 15, lStiO.
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
Beady-Pay System,
he offers his Goods at correspondingly LOW I'BICES.
Persons examining his present
FASHIONABLE & DESIRABLE STOCK.
which was purchased at
PANIC PRICES,
can not fail of heing satisfied both with articles offered
and prices asked. Ilia stock consists ot
D ry Goods,
G-IROaiKilR/HES,
Boots <X* Shoes, Hats <£• Caps,
WALL AND CURTAIN PAPERS,
HARDWARE, GLASS & SASH,
Points, Oils, and Nails,
BIRD CARES <0 SEEDS,
CROCKERY,
GLASS (0 WOODEN-WARE.
PLASTER,
constantly on hand and for sale at Xo. 1, Patton's Block.
April 18,1861.
Coal, lame, Cement, Tire Brick, Drain
Tiles, <kc.
rpiIERK is a Lime Kiln at the Barclay
J- Company's Basin, in Towanda, where is kept con
stantly for sale, fresh burnt II hitr Lime, made irom the
best quality of X'ew York lime stone at 25 cents per
bushel, or 11 per barrel, beaded up in barrels, and 121
cents per bushel for slacked lime. Lime shipped on boats
at Towanda without additional charge. Also Syracuse
I fitter Lime at #1 15 (per barrel, and Fire Jirick at 8
cents each. Drain 'lilts 2, :i and i inch sizes at 2. ;> and
6 cents per foot, a very nice article for drainin land or
about dwellings. Merchants supplied with Beard.-ley's
A res bv the dozen. Jack Srrrurs, for moving buildings,
to let at 25 cents per day each
Harelay Coal at f'2 2 > per ton for Lump Coal and
$2 HO 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 It. It.
A Coal Company, Towanda. •
J. MACFABI.AIN.
Towanda, Feb. 22. 1861. Gen. Superintendent.
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 ea of printing ink,
And opposing, end litem."
rpHE proprietor of the Argus takes occasion in adver-
J. Using his Bindery to indulge in an uncalled for (ling
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 infereuce 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 wil
testily. Has be been all that time " deluding the pub
lie ?" If I have been engaged in a fraud, he has been th
principal. But I refer to my work duriug that time a
evidence that there has been no fraud practiced.
Having served a long apprenticeship at the Bindery
business, 1 have resumed business here on my own ac
count,as 1 know of nothing which prevents me from fol
lowing a legitimate and b&wfu] calling for my support
1 shall endeavor by good work and attention to my busi
nessto give public satisfaction.
March 15. JOIIAXN F. BENDED Binder,
Jttfscrllancous.
XNEW ATTRACTIONS !
At Geo. H. Wood's Gallery
TOWANDA, PA.
You can procure, at low prices,
ra©T©©!PJM3,
Of all sizes, up to life size, either plain or re
touched, colored in oil or pastille.
AIso.MELAINOTYPES and AMBROTYPES, and al
most all other kinds of types. Pictures in goud cases lor
25 cents, and other sizes and qualities in proportion.
Melaiuotypes made in .ill kinds of weather, (except for
children. All work warranted. July 25, 1801.
TIMS 18 ESTABLISHMENT
-. where you can find a very fine assortment of
MATCHES AND JEWELRY of all descriptions, also a
good stock of CLOCKS, prices ranging from 10 shillings
up, and warranted to give good satisfaction or no sale.
I am also agent tor the sale of I). E. LENT'S celebrated
Barometers, which every farmer should always have. Pri
ces from $s to S2O, according to finish REPAIRING
done as usual iu a neat and workmanlike inannerand war
ranted- WM. A. CHAMBEBLIN.
£UIT YOUR GARDEN FEEDS
AT K JNAS.
Ilia ve tlie 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, are old, infe
rior, and often worthless. In view of this fact I have ta
ken great pains to procure
Fresh and Reliable Seeds,
in (act 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 pun basing elsewhere ?
e,r REMEMBER THAT GOOD SEEDS COST NO
MORE THAN POOR ONES.
tar Willi GOOD SEEDS YOU CAN HAVE GOOD
VEGETABLES.
\\ ITII POOR SEEDS NONE.
Towanda, March 21, lstil. E. T. FON.
NEW FIRM
AT THE
©eL'eD -V A L fMWS I
OF 11. A. BI'RBANK.
23. T. 6c H. S2IAV7,
H aving PURCHASED THIS WELL
- known establishment, they wiil endeavor, by strict
attention to business, to sustain the excellent reputation
which this Bakery and Eating Saloon lias attained undi r
the supervision of the late proprietor. Wo shall con
tinue to luanulacture
CRACKEKS,
of every description, such as oyster, milk, Boston, soda,
butter, water, pic-uie, Graham, sugar, wine and common
crackers. Also, Busk, Buna, Butter Rolls, Wheat, In
diau and Gralum
BREAD St CAKE,
of all kinds, constantly on hand and made to order. The
attention of the citizens ol this place and vicinity, is
called to the above, and they are assured that they can
always be.snpplied with any of these articles.
Wedding and Social Parties,
will lie furnished with every description and style of
Fruit, Pound, and fancy CAKES. Tavern keepers and
Grocers will he supplied on terms as cdvantageous as at
any other establ ishmeut iu the State. In connection with
the above he has an
EAT2KO SALOOK",
where everything in the line will he served out to those
who mav favor him with a call.
Thankful lor past favors he respectfully solicits a con
tinuance of the same. I!. F. <V H. SHAW.
Towanda. June 27. 1661.
I IMPORT AKT NOTICE.
To Farmers and olliers Jnleresled !
TDBUIT TREKS 30,000 Choice Fruit
JL Trees for sale, including all the best variety of the
Apple,' the Pear, I'each, Plum, Cherry and Apricot,
ab-o a tine collection ot the best Evergreens, such as
Norway Spruce. Fir. Arbor Vitac, Austrian Pine, Scotch
Fir aud Black Spruce, including all sizes, Iroiu 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 Smoke tree, Althea. Deutzia,
Scabra, African Tauiarix, Wigelia Rosea, Forsytliia,
Spirea, Primitolio and many others not named.
5000 of our best Native hardy Grape Vines, for sale
tlie coming spring, such a- Delaware. Diana, Concord,
Rebecca and Cottage .also Clinton, Catawba and Isabella.
20 varieties of the best bearing Rtrawtierries, including
Wilson's Albany seedling, Hovey V Hooker seedling; sold
•t low prices, by the 100 or lotto ; the lted Cherry and
White Grai e Currrents, also Red ft White, Dutch, Black.
English and Black Naples ; 12 other kinds not named
here, loon Lawton Blackberry plaits, these fruited in
my garden last summer and prove d equal to the recom
mend. A line 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,embnu ing over 25,000 fruit A ornamental
trees with all other things in the line. Gur people will
find it much to their a tvantagc to buy these articles at
home instead of giving orders to traveling Agents Iroai
Rochester and other places at a distance.
DANIEL HARKINS.
Towanda, Pa., Feb. 23, 1661.
1' S—A lew good Salesmen wanted to act as Agents,
apply at my house. D. II
NEW FIRM.
CODDING & RUSSELL,
RAVE purchased the large and well known establish
ment ot D. C. Hall, and are now receiving from New
\ oik, the largest mid inost complete assortment of
HARD-WARE,
ever offered for sale in this market, which will be sold
CHEAP for Cash orappoved Credit.
We liave a large and well selected stock ol Wood and 1
Coal COOKING ST(iVKS, every variety of pattern and j
style of Parlor, Dining-Koom. Six-Plate, and Cylinder !
Stoves, which we can, and will sell as cheap as can tic '
purchased in this or any adjoining county. Also a full
and complete assortment of
IRON AND STEEL,
Nails and (.lass. Paints and Oils, IJ'uisc Trimmings, Car
riage Trimmings. Springs, Iron Axels and Boxes', ol
all sizes, Carpenters and Joiners Tools, Black,
smiths Tools, O'ss-cut, Circular and Mill
Saws, Table and Pocket
ML JII ■ s-n
of every description.
Pumps, Lead-Pipe, Chain Pumps anil Tubes.
■ tit I ITL VM I 4\T) PLATED WA It 13,
the latest and most approved patters. A iarge quantity
ot TIN WARE AND STO\ E I*ll* 15, always on hand.—
1 ntcnt Stretched Leather RLLIING. Every name and
form of
FARMING TOOLS.
JOB WORK done on short notice and warranted.
GRAIN, Old Iron. Copper, Brittannia, Brass, Bees
wax aud Feathers, taken in exchange for Goods.
We invite " the whole world and the rest of mankind,"
to call and examine our our goods before purchasing. 1-
Our motto will be use every man wellaud submit to uoth
ina wrong.
SV One door sonth of Tracy and Moore and Powell's
Block, Main street, CODDING & RUSSELL.
JOHN A.COPPING, j
C. 8. KirssELL. f Towanda, Sept. 21, 1860.
\\ r ()()L CARDING AND CLOTH
v T DRESSING.—We are now prepared to do the
above work at the FACTORY IN CAMPTOWN as
usual. H. B. & JOE. S. INGHAM.
Camptown, June 26,1661 4t
PURE CIDER VINEGAR, *
FOi/S.
JUfsreilaicrotts.
CIUPHESS, SNU & BUOR
NOW as YOUR TIME
TO BUY YOUR
CLOTHING CHEAP
AT YOUR OWN PRICES.
Proclaim it to the People !
I UST RECEIVED.—A Larjre Stock of
ft SPRING and SUMMER CLOTHING, at JOHN
SHLAM'B Elmira Branch Olotblnc Store. Says coolly,
boldly arul deliberately, that he takes the foremost of the
Clothing Merchants ot Towanda.
Eigtheen hundred anil sixty-one has ronte, and the
light and bounty of Spring shines upon us. with all its
radiant splendor. I shall continue to sell Clothing, for
Cash, cheaper than any other man, as iny goods are all
bought cheap for cash, and they will be sold cheap for
cash.
My goods are all manufactured in Elmira, therefore, 1
can warrant them well made. Enough lor me to say, I
have everything in the line of
C L 0 T HI N 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 brave !
While her Stars and Stripes
Shine out like snn.
Telling all the nations
That Freedom's began."
This __.s a free country ; therefore it is free for all to do
their trading where they can do the best, 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 lor all in need,
The boys, themselves, are at their posts,
And they alone can supply a host,
tt'er other dealers in tlii-*Towii.
These same%iojh have won renown.
For selling the c heapest and the best,
And selling more than all the rest!
Hurrah! hurrah ! o'er hill a d plain,
Accept our thanks, and call again.
Among our assortments you'll always liud,
■ Goods to tit. and please the mind.
We're- on hand, and always willing,
To sell e.ur Goods, and earn a shilling !
So hold your horses, unit come this way,
We shall he glad to see you any day,
j At JOHN SHLAM'S Clot hinu'Store, next door to U.S.
Merrill 's lb v Goods Stove. Main Street, Towanda, Pa.
I N 1> We w i-li to he undcr-toud, that we are nig to be
j undersold byjvijMi.in, or combination ot men.
uo' No charge for showing our Goods.
Towanda, liny 22. 1861. JOHN BHLAM.
THE BEST AND CHEAPEST PLACE
TO BUY
WELL MADE AND GOOD FITTING
MENS AND BOYS CLOTHING,
IS AT SOLOMON'S
CLBTHiBG KTiiMHT!
HAVING just received one of the Largest Stocks of
Kail and Winter Clothing that has ever been ottered
in this market before, which will he sold at greatly re
duced prices.
GREAT BARGAINS IN
I. i- k It. I!. ,V S. 11. liroadclutli Froek Coats.
GREAT BARGAINS IN
Fancy Beaver Doeskin arid Silk mixedCassimere Coats
GRE VT BARGAINS IN
( assjrnere. Union and Sattinet Business Coats.
GREAT BARGAINS IN
Tweed and Kentucky Jean and Cottonade Coats.
GREAT BARGAINS IN
lilac k Do, -kin. Cassimere, Union and Sattinet Pants.
GREAT BARGAINS IN
Hnn i-on'.s e 'as.-iinere. Silk mixed and Plain Pants.
GREAT BARGAINS IN
fancy Cuinn Satinet and others, Coats.
GREAT j| ARGAINS IN
Plain and l snrv silk Velvet Vests.
GBEAT BARGAINS IN
Matilai- Plain uiitl Fancy Silk Vests.
great bargains in
Harrison's < a.-simere, *ilk Mixed and Black Vests.
GREAT BARGAIN* IN
V- in ia Cotton Velvet and Plush Vests.
GREAT BARGAIN'S IN
Fancy. Union, Sattinet and Farmer's Satin Vests.
One of the- largest stocks of O VEUCO ATS. consisting
ol Beaver. Pilot, Sealskin. Petersham, Lionskin, Black
ot all qualitie -. and a large a--ortinoiit o| New Styles.
Al-o title ol tile Largest Stocks of Gents Furnishing
Goods, which will tie sold 25 per cent, cheaper than else
where. Call la lore you buy and examine my stock, as
you can be suited better anil at lower ligiires.
Remember the place, M. E. SOLOMON'S
Clothing Establishment.
September 27, W.O. Towanda. Pa.
The Argus Book bindery
Again in Fr.ll Operation !
TT T E have the gratificatii nof announcing to our frfends,
\\ customers, and the public, that we are now pre
pared to (Jo
IHXXIv BINDING,
in all it- Branches in the latest and most approved styles,
and on the most favorable terms.
Having secured, permanently, the services of Mr. H.
C. WHITES AR, 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 lun-t positive assurance of our abil
ity to please our patrons.
ue~ Customers should bp particular to remember that
the •' Argus Bindery." is i„ the Argus Building, as hnui
ei !y, (fir-t building north of the \\ ard House) and is con
nected with our Book and Stationery Store and Printing
- delivered.
t At 1 ION.—We are compelled in justice to ourselves,
and our old customers, as well as to prevent an imposition
upon the public generally, to caution them against a sort
fi concern, that falsely holds out to the public that it is
the Argus Biliderv. 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.
OS" Particular attention paid to re-Binding. All work
guarrantcd.
ifg~ Country Produce of all kiuds taken in payment
for work.
nif~ Having made complete arrangements, we are pre
pared to Rule and Bind BLANK BOOKS to any style or
pattern, at prices its low as elsewhere.
Sowanda. March 5. iB6O. E. A. PARSONS.
ATTENTION!
TUIE LARGEST STOCK OF BOOTS
JL and Shoes ever brought to Towanda, lias just been
opened at the long established and well known store ot
J. D. HUMPHREY.
The assortment is composed of
LADIES CONGRESS GAITERS,
KII> GAITERS,
BOOTEES.
SLIPPERS.
BUSKINS,
AND
CHTLDRENS' SHOES,
of every variety.
Gentlemen, yon are invited to examine those Patent
Leather and Calf Skiu Gaiters, Oxford Ties, and Gentle
men's Slippers.
limits and Shoes made to Order,
AND REPAIRED.
SHOE FINDINGS.
French and American Calf Skin, Kip and TTpper fea
ther, 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 lor all to buv at
Towanda, June 4, 1861. " HUMPHREY'S.
A CARD.
rpilE present depressed state of the Money
J. Market having had the effect to place many kiuds'of
Goods within the reach ot Cash buyers, al much low'er
prices 'han heretofore, the undersigned begs to give no
tice that he has availed himself of this reduction, to a
large extent within the past ten days and is now offering
many bargains such as have heretofore never oeeneuuali
[ ed in this market.
Dec. 10,1860. JOSEMI POWELL.
jWfstrllancous.
Ayer's Sarsaparilla.
A COMPOUND REMEDY, designed to fx- the most ef
fectual Attn altvr that can be made. It is a con
centrated extract of Para Sarsaparilla, so combined with
other substances ol still greater alterative power a- to
afford an effective antidote lor the dis, ases Sarsaparilla is
reputed to cure. It is believed that such a remedy is
wanted by those who suffer from Strumous complaints,
and that one which will accomplish their cure must prove
ot immense service to this large class ol our afflicted fel
low-citizens. How completely this eompouud will do it
lias been proven by experiment on many of the worst
caes to be found ot the following complaints :
SCROFI'I. A AM) ScKoFiT.ors COMIT.AINTS, EBCPTTONS
AND ERI TTIVE DISKASKS, LT.C HKS, PIMPI.ES, BLOTCH KS,
TI'NOBS, SALT RHEUM, SCALD HEAD, SYPHILIS AND .SY
PHILITIC AFFECTIONS, MERCURIAL DISEASE, DROPSY,NFX
KAI.UIA 011T11; DOCLOCBEIX, DEUIEITY, DYSPEPSIA AND
INUIOESTION, ERYSIPELAS, ROSE OR ST. ANTHONY'S FIRE,
and indeed the whole clasit of complaints arising troin
IMPCRJTY or THE BLOOD.
This compound will be fonml a great promoter of
health, when taken in the spring, to expel the foul hu
mors wnieh fester in the blood at that season of the year.
By the timely expulsion ol thorn many rankling disor
ders are nipped in the bud. Multitudes can, by the aid
of this remedy, spare themselves from the endurance ot
eruptions and ulcerous sores, through which the system
will strive to rid itself of corruptions, if not assisted to
do this through the natural channels of the body by an
alterative medicine. Cleanse out the vitiated blood
whenever you find its impuiities bursting through the
skin in pimples, eruptions, or sores ; cleanse it when you
find it is obstructed and sluggish in the veins ; cleanse it
whenever it is loul, aud your feelings will tell you when.
Even where no particular disorder is felt people enjoy
better health, and live longer, for cleansing the blood.
Keep the Mood healthy, and all is well ; hut with this
pabulum of life disordered, there can tie no lasting health.
Sooner or later something must go wrong, and the giea
machinery of lile is disordered or overthrown.
Sarsaparilla has, and deserves mu, li, the reputation of
accomplishing these ends. Rut the world has been egre
gious!}- 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
he concentrated extracts of it, contain hut little of the
virtue of Sarsaparilla, or anything else.
During late years the public have been misled by large
bottles, pretending to give a quart of Extract of Sarsa
parilla lor one uollur. Most of these have been frauds
upon the sjck, lor they not only contain little, if any
Sarsaparilla, but often no curative properties whatever.
Hence, hitter and painful disappointment has lollowcd
the use of the various extracts of Sarsaparilla which
flood the market, until the name itself is justly de
spised, and has become synonymous with imposition and
cheat. Still we call this com poll n't Ssrsaparilla, and in
tend to supply such a remedy as shall rescue the name
Iroin the load of obloquy whidh rests upon it. And we
think we have ground for believing it has virtues which
are irresistible by the ordinary run of the diseases it is
intended to cure. In order to secure their complete
eradication from the system, the remedy should be judi
ciously taken according to directions on the le'ttlc.
Prepare Iby Dr. J. AVER A t'O., Lowell, Mass.—
I'rice, fi pi r Jiotllr ; .N u llotths fur f.i.
Tver's Cherry Pectoral.
Has won for itself siicbxt renown for the cure of every
variety of Throat and Lung Complaint, that it is entire
j ly unnecessary (or ns to recount the evidence of its vir
| toes, wherever it lias been employed. A it has long
, been iu constant use throughout this section, we reed
not do m u- than assure the | eople it- quality i- kept up
1 to the best, if 1 ver lias Peen. and that it may he relied 011
j to do tor their relief all it has ever been lound to do.
AVER'S CATHARTIC PILLS,
For the cure of Costiveness, Jaundice, Dyspepsia, Indi
gestion. Dysentery. Foul Stomach. Erysipelas, Headache,
I Piles. Rheumatism, Eruptions and .-skin Diseases. Liver
I < ompl.iint. Diopsy, Tetter. Tumors and Salt Rheum,
I Gout. Neuralgia, as Dinner Pill, and for I'm living the
j Blood. They are ragar-coated. so that the most sensitive
can take them pleasantly, and they are the best aperi
ent in the world for all ihe purposes of a family physic.
Price 25 cents per Box ; Five boxes for fl, 00.
Great uuml -rs ol Giergymen, Phvsiciaiis. Statesmen,
i and eminent personages, have 'cut tin ir names to certify
the unparalleled usefulness of these remedies, but our
| space here will not permit the insertion ot them. The
Agents below named tiirnish grati- our Anmican Altntt
mir in which thev are given ; with also full descriptions
ol the above complaints, aud the treatment thai should
be followed for their cure-
Do not be put off by unprincipled dealers with oilier
preparations t!,ey make more pr lit on. Demand Avi.uk
and take no others. The sick want the best aid there is
lor them, and should have it.
All our remedies are lor sale by Dr. 11. C. PORTER. To
wanda : (Ji F.KNSEY A MITCHELL" Troy; D.M.V A Willi r,
Leonard Hollow; I). D. PAKKUCKST, L.elbiy : TAYLOR,
Granville, D. WILCOX & Co.. Canton ; ANDIIESS ,Y ROCK
WELL, Alba; BIXBY, Wvalusing; PIOI.LET, Wy-ox ;
STEVENS A BFUKOWS, St( veiisville ; ROINJKKS. West
Warren ; LONO A SONS, Burlington ; NEWEI.L A Co.. Ul
ster ; PERKINS, Athens; MERRY, Burlington; AVERY
A ( "AMI-. Canip'own ; NICHOLS, Herrickville ; LITTLE,
Leliaysville,; BKONSON, Orwell; BKIDLEM AN . Oivntt'.-
frcck ; MOODY. Rome; KINNEY A GORE, Sheshequin,
and bv dealers everywhere.
April Id. Isii).
MOTEL KEEPERS,
DRUGGISTS,
FARMERS, AM) ALL
WHO WANT
I IIAVE jn<t received from the City, u
Large Stock of
IMPORTED PI-RE LIQUORS,
of every variety. My stock of LIQUORS has been pur
chased for CASH, directly from the Importers, whereby
I am enabled to lurnisli Farmers for the approaching
Harvest, a Superior and Pure articlv of Liquor, of any
kind whatever, at LOWER PRICES than were ever be
fore offered in Towanda.
HOTEL KEEPERS
Will tiiul it greatly to their adv mtage to examine my
stock before purchasing elsewhere. I have tacilitiesfoi
purchasing, which enables me to WHOLESALE my
goods at New York
WHOLESALE PRICES!
Besides my Liquor- are warranted pure and unadultcr
atcd. I have also on hand the Largest Stoek and Great
est Variety of
TOBACCO AND SEGARS
Ever brought to Towanda. which having l>ee!i purchased
directly from the Manufacturers and Importers, enables
me to compete with the Wholesale Tobacconists ot the
city. Hotel keepers and others are respectfully invited
to an examination of my entire stock of Liquors, Cigars
and To' acco. Also,
Groceries & Provisions,
_
Of every description, will he kept constantly on hand, at
prices LOWER than elsewhere in this town.
Confident that i 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.
U. W. NOBLE.
Towanda, June I t, 1860.
STOVES! STOVES!
JUST RECEIVED!
nA \ IN(r lately returned from tlie city
where we have purchased for CASH a large as- I
sortment of STOVES, of all varieties and sizes suited to
this locality, we are prepared ti) self Cheap for Cash or
approved credit. We would call especial attention to the
celebrated Coal Stove
■ -a mm a - ■:
theperfeeti nof arrangement for burning coal. We are
also casting and setting up in our own Foundry, a num
ber ol kinds of excellent COOKING STOVES,and BOX
STOVES for SCHOOL-HOUSES and SHOPS.
Persons who fear to purchase imported Stoves on ac
count of broken plates. Ac., can get just as good of Home
Manufacture. Our assortment taken a whole, is the
Lni .'cst and Most Complete ever offered for sale in this
nviket. We also manufacture and keep constantly on
hand, a full assortment of
TIN-WARE,
and will make to order any thing trom a Telescope op
to as tusage Machine!
D .<"• Call and examine for yourselves, and you will be
satisfied that there is something in the world vet, besides
Gas.
JOHN CARMAN.
Towanda, Aug. 30,15C0.
N ft. Our Tin Store is on Main street, south store in
Mevcur's Block.
PISH! FISH!! FISH!!!
THE la st assortment in Pennsylvania. Consisting tf
M.i kerel. Trout. White Fish, Blue Fish, Salmon
V l ' '' L kll i 31,(1 Smoked Herring. Smoked Halibut
e. Ac., on hand, and to be sold cheap, by
Towanda, June 10, IkOO. C. B. PATCH-
BUSINESS CAMS.
RENJ M PECK , ATTORNPV
U LAW, TOWANDA, L'A-AH u HY
to hi. care will receive prompt attention
C °Apri. n n, .M , .l VerlrM ' y 4 o ®^^
rpHOMAS J INGHAM. .1 TTFII^
± AT LA
UN \\ ILLIA MS, A TTO li \r 5>
. /. AW \< attend^£*
ness entrusted to his care in Ihecourtsol lirad, !' K
Ly ci mg and f-ulii\au Co'a. ,? ,rd . T,,.
he, . 6 ,^S
E. OVERTON, Jft r
( \VI:KTO.\ A M()NTANVF M R 7 T .^
V/ AAV.S AT LAW- Office in L llio 'J [ If'R
y occupied by JAS. M AO AULAS*. Blr "-k.fora,.,.
H. J.MAIIILL pr,,,
MA DILL A MORROW'A 7Tofe*
ANl> COUHHELLOtIk AT /a£ B **
over Merciir' Store. Towanda, Pa. '-o®,,
Towanda, April 2, 18.
I \R. E. H.MASON, I'll YSICIA Y N
\J SI RJiF.OX, offers bis professional
people of Towanda and vicinity. Office ,! ,; :e " to '-in
on Pine street, where he can always be found'
professionally engaged. "f'sn
L 1 I! PARSONS, ATTORNFITTZ
_U LA If, TROY", Bradford Co., Pa 0,-
M. A- H. K. Long's store. un '*oty
- A u g 7, lot
I?I.HAX.AX SMITH l ....
w • Uw ° fc —SS
WKSTOX. I,] V
LIST, permanently located ,n T
Li-> i>pi I(JK one doorsouthol Dailt-ia *•
Towanda, Feb. 19,18.59.
O. H. WOODRUFF-DENTIST."
T3KILMANKNTLV located in Towaiida,.
J Office No. 5, Urn k Row. over H. \V. NOBLES' s. "~
Kntrance one door south ol Tracy ft Moores. , '
DK. G. S. PECK] SURGEON IV;
MEt UAXICAL DEXTIST, T<lVVam>,\
De-Office. No. 1, Brick Row, over E. T. Fm'
—entrance first doorcti Pine st. Februarv li; |„
\iriLMOT A WATKINS, ATTORN Fyt
T > AT LAW, TOWANDA, PA.-Office Cm*.,
occupied by L'. Mercur.
IAVII) W1 [.MOT• | G. H. WATKIU
May 2. IBttl.
nli .DMl.\ M INTOSII, Will l„. fo-ir.iT;
his old office, Pat ton's Block, during -virinii-:
Summer. Teeth nserted on Vulcanised Rubb r _ui!
latest iniprov. uu-ut is dentistry. Specimen pie-et. I
seen at the office. Persons indebted to me Hill .v*
par !'• JOHN MTNTOSg
Towanda. March 20. ]sf.O.
MUBIC7
HKUIOK respectfully informs the penp' t
• of Towanda aud vicinity, that be i- prenareiii,
giving LESSONS ON THE Pi.VXO. Also mat ht
Tunes and Repairs Pianos
upon reasonable terms, and insures perfect M: -Viic,
Rooms in Bender's Bindery, south wirfWailgM
J fee. 6th, lsi;n. 3m.
W-A.UID HOI'SE. J
Towanda, Pa. I
T'HK Su'i-crilier* having leased i!in *■]
A known Hotel lor a term of years, would irifnrnitbeil
friends and the traveling public, that they will i# wo,
happy to aci ominodate all who may favor then, w\Un
call. It will he the aim of the present proprietor-io
make the \V ARP llorsK at once comfortable, pleaaut
and cheerful. Vours Truly,
Jan. 1' 1. I'OWKLL ,t SMITH
McCABE'S
CENTRAL MEAT MARKET,
Jit low J. hinirsbei i/'s storr, Main st.
r pi!K subs, Tiber would respectfully tender his sinn
1 thanks to the public lor the very liberal patr,i.n
e\t, • cicd to him, and solicit* a continuance of the
He laors leave to assure that he intends to keep on lag
fa heretofore, a choice selection of MEATS ..i *ll t,.,
the l>e>t the country affords, which he intends to sell fe
very small profits, cither by tiie side, quarter -r j.oat
in" A quantity of fi r-t qualit of SALT i'OUK.pc, a
by m\sell. < heap, by the barrel ">r pound.
Meats will t,e promptly delivered, at any place *:j
the corporation.
Towanda, August 12.1850. J McC.tBE
0. 11. BUNTING,!
]) ESI • - former oust . B
k the public generally,that he has removed his
TAILOR'S SHOP, m
To one door south of Ti icy ,V Moore's store and iH
dmtcly opposite i). C. Hall's Stove and Tin
lie flatters himsell that from his
ainess he will he able to please all who may
with their custom. Owing to the Imr prrxui tin tSr-B
nej market, hi will make Coats from i'J B
[ and other work in proportion for READY PAY.
Country Produce in payment, w ill not be refnsti.lß
'I
RA3 LKOAJ ) J lOTELI
JW/r the Barclay Railroad terminus,
TOWANDA, PENN'A.
r P 11. JORDAN respectfully informs thtl
A • the - I
r"i -tar;.! tornierly occupb 1 by I
>w< r part ol the b trough wl I
I
patronage of the public with evere < mfiden e that I
can give entira satisfaction to nasn ij fat t I
with a call.
His 11 in will be kept stocked with the be-t qualities ml
I.Hjl'iMIS, and the best brands of I'M \l!>-
I
reliable attendants will cnly lis kept.
N ■ pains or expense will be spared to desirre the pat B
rouage ol the public—and tfe charges will bcrtUtw-M
Towanda. April 1. ISfil.
Extraordinary Inducements fl
TO THF. BUYERS OF
FUR Nil L'RE AND CI IMM
11 \ \"' \(1 greatly in. - "''B
of Cabinet tVare I
*w "illdetermined to dispose the* a ml:.>H
tiona rapidly, and with that design offer si; articles *■
unprecedented low prices, for Cash. _ fl
Good Sofas at $Di to f'2o, fne Cane Scat Chairs "5 ctiH
each, a nice Bedstead for 20 shillings. <£j"
i have now more than till different patterns ol f " "BE
Bureaus Desks for the farmer or merchant. '" k : B
Classes uooking giass Plates, Portrait and Picture h* E
of gilt, Rosewood, Mahogany and Walnut r.W
patterns of Stands ; extension, dining, tea and *
i.les. Hall Stands, and in tact anything that cat is '
in a city Ware house.
A large assortment of ready-made Coffins, withis'M
Hearse ready, at all times. H
Purchasers will be sure to find the right plart.' B
side of the public scpiare, oue door east of Montr * ■
Towanda. Dee. 1.1859. CHESTER WEI.L" ■
THE OLD STAND
STILL IN OP ER ATinrl
THE suhserifer would
o**'' the put li. that
r" T"... " 3 and will n B
|
ti " | Bo
f ' . i -=■'-* I ■:
tit*. ,<.l-7 bio. Mai pant V I
ii v if r < W
" kinds, Chairsand B'.l-' 1 id
description. which are,and w ill 11 ''ltß
terial and workmanlike manner, aud which they* BB
for cash cheaper than cau be bought in any c 1 the r 1 ■-
room in the country.
READY-MADE COFFIN'S, on hand on the
-unable terms. A good HEARSE will tie urn**! M
Funeral occasions. J AMES AlAt kL>s JJ ■
Towanda, January 1.1857.
WILSON, BARNES A CO
WHOLESALE GROCER®
And Extensive Dealers in Tea ■
15 Warren street, (three doors below Washiop"
NEW YORK. I
WILLIAM H. 'WILSON', formerly of the f"*'" ■
Dr, Dayton A Co., and Wilson. Jackson A Men
D. V. BARNES, formerly of Bradfordcoun f-
A. C. KEENEY, of Wyoming county. Fa- , JJ B
SAMUEL X. DELANO, of New York.
GROUND tErPER.
A LLSPICE, Cinnamon. Clown. CjJI
J A Pepper, Mustard Ginger. Coffee. Braiu-"
ings' pureaat of each, fur.sale cheap pyff?. fl