SVqmnlturat
NOTES AND SUGGESTIONS.
A iii w year lias come—may it be a ltap
py one to all our readers, and may the good i
plans made for the future he carried out. |
Our vignette is suggestive of the farmer's
most valuable winter crop—the crop of
ideas. Books are multiplying, and so are j
readers. Cultivators of the soil are every ;
year realizing the advantages of gathering
from books the views of scientific men, and j
a knowledge of the practices of other far- i
mors, that they may, by comparing them |
with their own, improve their theories and !
their systems of farming. In this most in
teresting- period of our country's history, no
farmer can afford to neglect agricultural
reading. The exigencies of the time m ike
new crops profitable ; they introduce new
notions, open new markets, and give us .
new views upon agricultural as well as up
on political and humanitarian subjects.
Farm Account*. —No farmer is true to his '
own interests who does not keep just as ac
curate accounts of his business, as the best
" business man." It is not so easy to keep
accounts, as where every thing has a defi
nite money value, hut it may and should be
done ; and after a little practice we may
sunn get in tbo way of placing a just value
on the labor of men and animals, our own
time, etc. One of the most important tilings
is a correct inventory of every thing that
lias value —of investments and stock in i
trade ; of debts and dues ; of live stock
and implements ; of manure in the ground
and in the compost heap, etc., etc. Were
a farmer only to take a good inventory once
a year, and keep 110 other accounts, it would I
he an invaluable aid to him in regulating j
his future management.
Building. —Keep every thing neat and
tidy, within and about the buildings ; tools,
chains, etc., left out may be covered up in
the snow, and easily lost. Repairing and
painting implements are always in order if
the weather favors.
Cellars. —Open the windows and give
change of air on warm, dry days ; remove
any decaying vegetables. Protect against
frost and vermin.
Fat!lf.—Oxen ought to be shod, and kept
sharp, whether the ground is slippery or not. j
Peed in accordance with the labor detnan- :
ded of them, but on no account let tliern
fall off in flesh. Oxen low in flesh are more
liable to meet with accident than others,
and if a poor lousy steer breaks a leg, no
body wants the beef, and it is not fit to eat; j
not so with one in good condition. Young i
cattle ought not to be pampered, but well,
fed. and kept in growing order.
Co ics.—Milk to within about six weeks
of calving : young cows certainly to that
time, if possible, to encourage a habit of
holding out well In icy weather be very
careful of cows with calf.
Farmer 3 . s* Club s.—Hold frequent meetings. I
Discuss the farming of your own neighbor
hood, and how it may be improved. Find
out who has got the best seeds of various
kinds, and secure the advantage for the
club. Make observations on the care of
stock, and see whose are wintered the best,
and most conveniently.
Fearing Shift. —Haul in that cut in the
fall, and work it mil. Poor fences make
bad neighbors.
Frost. —Defend water pipes and pinups
from frost. Horse dung packed round them
in barrels or boxes is very good, if not al
lowed to reach the water.
drain, -(irind all feed out, except for
sheep. Shell corn only a> fast as wanted
for use or sale. Give rats attention, and
phosphorus paste.
Harness and Carriage Tops. — Keep clean,
and after they have been wet, oil them
thoroughly.
Hn csv. Ite very 'watchful of breeding
mares in icy weather. Keep horses used
on the road well calked.
Iff. -The earlier ice is secured, the bet
ter. If well put in, in the coldest weather,
ii is :i good job. out of (lie way. I se clear,
good ice only
Jlitmirf.— 1 se all diligence to increase j
1 lie manure and compost heaps. Gather the
>i ng in the yard, and compost it with muck.
\bsorbents in the stables should take up
:ill the urine, and keep the air pure and .
wholesome.
Marl ft .• Hold iiu produce after a good
price is offered. Grain shrinks, heats, oris
destroyed by vi rmin very often, and beeves
and sheep, after tliey are lit for market, are
seldom kept with profit more than a few
weeks at most.
Pouttrg. ■■-Feed scraps of meat or poun
ded bones frequently. Give warm light
quarters, and dry ashes to dust themselves
with, fresh water (hut warm), daily, and
keep the water and feed vessels scrupu
lously clean. Thus avoid disease among
poultry, and get plenty of eg-gs.
]toads and Paths. — If every one does his
fnl 1 share (and a little more), towards
breaking roads,and making paths alymt the
neighborhood, general comfort will been-'
haneed.
Boot*. — Feed with care, so as to have!
some always on hand for animals with
young, and for a change of diet if an ani
mal gets off its feed.
Sffd. —Look out in advance for good
fresh seeds of all kinds. Try all that are
the least, doubtful, in pots or boxes of earth,
carefully attended, and neither too wet nor
too dry. Never keep seeds in air-tight or
very close vessels.
Shffj) should not be confined in close sta
bles ; but, except during storms, should
have the range of a large stock yard, or lot.
Feed in well constructed racks, and feed- ;
ing troughs. Turnips and beets, fed free
ly. arc very fattening and more economical
generally than corn. Whatever grain is
fed, should be given regularly ; even a very
small quantify is well, if it can be fed so
that each sheep shall get its share. .Salt
ought to be kept constantly where the sheep .
can get at it. If, however, it has not been, j
they must be gradually accustomed to it.
flic notion that sheep do not need water in
winter, is a mistake. It is much better for
tlieni to have access to water which does
not freeze.
Sa-iiif.- The quantity of manure which a
lew hogs will make, if plenty of muck and
litter he thrown from time to time into their
pen, and the whole be kept under cover, is
very great. Hogs, except for breeding.are <
of 110 value to Eastern farmers, with few j
exceptions, if they be not employed to work 1
over manure. Feed some raw roots, pota-j
toes, turnips, etc,, to breeding sows.
Timber I/Oud. —Clean the wood lots of I
crooked, broken or lndlow trees, and secure
firewood in this way, and do it at the pros-j
cut season.
Too Is. —Get in your orders for mowers, j
and all heavy implements early, so as to be j
well and promptly served ; and delay no
needed repairs.— Amfricon Agriculturalist.
HOW TO BREAK A COLT.
The word " break " seems to imply that.
the young horse has a temper which must
be broken, rather than the will which should
be trained to act in junction with that of his
master The trainer of a horse should al-1
ways proceed upon the principle that he is j
a rational animal—that is, that he has a ;
will, affection, love of approbation, of car- j
esses, and of sugar—intelligence, ability |
to comprehend cause and effect, to under
stand language and tone of voice, quick
ness to detect the temper of the man who
handles him, to know if he is kind and loves
him, or fretful, malicious or passionate, and
likelv to hurt him. The horse is naturally
timid, and his fears, if aroused, not only
make him less manageable, but impair his
judgment, making liini see harm in almost
every thing.
The whip should be used as a wand of
authority, as giving the trainer's arm a lon
ger reach, and as a means of giving sig
nals—very seldom as a rod of correction.
When it is used to chastise, never threaten,
or let the horse know that he is to be
whipped, but, having him perfectly under
control, so that his springs and struggles
will do no harm, give him one 01 two severe
quick cuts. This must be done without the
least spite—" more in sorrow than in an
ger"—and the training should be resumed
as if nothing had happened. If a man is
never spiteful and angry with the colt, the
horse will rarely or never show any real
viciousness.
A colt, properly trained, comes to the age
of or 4 years, halter broken, kind, fond
of bein> handled and pelted, and glad to
see his master, who should have been in the
habit uf giving him an ear of corn, a sweet
apple, a carrot, or lump of sugar, so fre
quently that he will follow him like a dog
whenever he goes to the pasture. For the
good of the horse, even unpleasant famil
iarties, such as his nose over one's shoul
der. or in one's pocket, ought not to be
sternly rebuked. Three ounces of sugar
will, in our opinion, go further towards
breaking a colt, than a day's work with a
whip, and even ;it present prices, sugar is
a good deal more economical. The colt
being of such a character, he may be har
nessed, putting on each piece of harness
carefully, so as riot to cause alarm, taking
care always, should he show any alarm, to
let him smell the article and look at it to
his heart's content. The best place to har
ness a colt is a loose box, B or 10 teet
square. The trainer should be deliberate,
even tediously slow perhaps, if the colt is
high strung. If he is very fractious, lie
may be Rarey-fied, so that he shall know
definitely who is master. No person who is
the least afraid of him, or who would jump
or start when an attempt to kick, bite or
strike might be made, should be allowed to
have any intercourse with a horse in train
ing. First put on a strong bridle, having
measured his head and made it to fit before
hand. It should be of a size to be put on
and off easily, and have a smooth bit,
wound with cotton cloth. It is well to ac
custom him to take a piece of wood into
his mouth like a bit, repeatedly before put
ting on the bridle. This done, let him stand
an hour not fastened, or give him a few
turns about a circle, holding him by a 20-
foot rein or rope. Previous lessons should
have accustomed him to take various paces
at the will of his trainer about such a ring,
sugar or other dainty having been the re
ward of well-doing. At the second lesson
in harness, let an assistant take the line in
centre of circle, while the trainer takes the
reins behind the colt, at first merely holding
tljem, then letting' him feel the weight of
the hand on them, and finally guiding him,
little bj little, until he may be driven inde
pendently of the assistant, and beyond the
circle.
\\ hen accustomed to the harness, stand
ing and being exercised in it during one or
two lessons each day for two days or a
week, according to the disposition of the
animal, he may be put into the thills, but
neither the traces nor holdbacks hitched.
Now let an assistant rock, rattle, and move
the wagon a while, and then aid the trainer
to move it forward, while the colt is made
to walk slowly, letting him have his head
and look at the wagon. Before attaching
(he traces, at the second lesson in harness
perhaps, the trainer on the nigh side, and
his assistant on Die other, may grasp the
thills each with one hand, just in front of
the tugs, letting the horse step forward and
draw the wagon by the thills, and letting
hint feel its weight as much or little as de
sired. He may be backed somewhat in the
same way. By his actions, one may easily
judge when it will be safe to hitch him to
the wagon. The vehicle selected should be
one not heavy but strong, and which will
run with little noise. One simple thing
should be taught at a time, seldom two dis
tinct ideas at < lie lesson. They should he
daily repeated at each lesson until perfect
ly familiar, and, after each good perfor
mance, the horse should be caressed and re
warded. What a horse learns in this way
he remembers, and he will quickly exhibit
a really remarkable confidence in his mas
ter and alacrity to serve him.— Am. Agri
ehllvrnlhtl.
HOW TO REPAIR A ROAD
The first requisite is to have a dry bed
for the road. Without this, the superstruc
ture of whatever material it may he com
posed, will soon he rough and uneven.
Some soils are naturally drained and the
gravelly subsoil thrown upon the surface
and rounded a little, makes as good a path
as need be. Others need draining, and no
amount < f gravel upon the surface
will make a good bed without it. We fre
quently find bad places upon a hill side
where the water is always bursting out in
rainy reasons. A three inch tile drain four
feet deep just above these wet places would
make them dry up permanently, and save a
large expenditure every year. If tiles are
not available, stones or wood should be
used. There is no help for these mud holes
hut in draining the bed. A single dollar
spent at the bottom is worth ten at the top
in gravel. Roads are so constantly in use
and the piosperitv of the farmer so much
depends upon them, that no pains should be
spared to have them of easy grade and as
smooth as possible. All classes in the com
munity are benefitted by good roads, but
the fanner most. All his surplus crops
"must go over the road to market, and it
makes a great difference with him in the
course of a year, whether lie be able to 1
take a ton and a half at a load, or only half
that quantity. Good roads add to the val
ue of every acre he owns and of every
thing he produces, to say nothing of their '
influence upon his manhood. They are a
mark of the progress of civilization, and a
pretty good index to the moral culture of
a people. A team stuck in the mud, the
snapping of whiffieltrces and braces, the
cursing and bad temper of the driver, show
that "there is something rotten in Den
mark." The mud holes in the highway un
do the work of the school-house and the
church. There is an intimate connection ■
between the highways and the moral ways
of a people. In mending either it is a very !
safe maxim to " begin at the bottom."—Am. j
Agriculturalist.
W- \ physician is an unfortunate gen
tleman, who is every day called upon to
perform a miracle—to reconcile good health
with wrong iiving.
Ifcg* He who admits that he has a secret
to keep has, by doing so, revealed one half
of it, and the other will he likely to soon
follow.
WHY is a vine like a soldier ? Because
it is listed and trained, and has ten-drills
and shoots.
ftlstfifitfi.
SOLOMON'S CLOTHING STORE!
NEW FIRM.
M. E. Solomon respectfully informs his old customers
and the public that he has taken in partnersu ip his son '
Alexander, under the firm of SOLOMON A SON, and ;
i that tbey will continue business at the old stand, on
Main Street No. 2 Patron s Block. They will keep con- I
: stently on hand a lull assortment of Clothing
FOR ME N A Ni B DCS \V E A R!
CHEAP AND FASHIONABLE
Also, constantly 011 band a full line <>/
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS !
Consist hip of SHIRTS, COLLARS,
NECK TIES, CLOVES, SUSPENDERS. HDK FS,
! And a large assortment n; ARMY SHIRTS,
Which they oiler to sell at prices CHEAPER than
ANY OTHER ESTABLISHMENT IN TOWN. •
REMEMBER THE PLAGE, AT
SOLO MON & SON'S.
I Jan. 1, Ixt'i.j-
M. E. Solomon requests those indebted to him to
I call and settle. He is desirous of closing all accounts
| by the Ist day of March next, as alter that time, all nn
-1 settled matters will he placed in the hands of an officer
j for collection.
OHEAPNESS, STYLE AND BEAUTY.
NOW IS YOKK TIME TO
YOUR CLOTHING CHEAY AT YOUR OWN PRICES.
I'KOCLAIM IT TO THE t'KOI'I.E.
Just received —a large stock of Fall and Winter Cloth
-1 ing at J CORN'S Elmira Branch Clothing Store. He
Says coolly, boldly and deliberately, that he takes the
foremost of the Clothing Merchants 01 Towanda.
Eigtheen hundred and sixty-one .las come, and the
light and beauty ot Spring shines upon us, with all its
'' radiant splendor. 1 shall continue to sell Clothing, for
Cash, cheaper than any other man, as my.goods are all
, bought cheap for cash, and they will he sold cheap for
i cash.
My goods are all manufactured in Elmira, therefore 1
I can warrant them well made. Enough for me to say
have everything line of
CLOTHING. GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, HATS, j
CAPS, AO., AO.
That is.kept in any other Store in town
This is a free country ; therefore it is free for all to do
their trading where they can do the best, regardless ol
the cross and sour looks of old fogy merchants. I invite
you to come and see rue—country as well as the city are
invited—every person, rich or poor, high or low, bond or
ree are invited to call.
At JOHN SHLAM'S Clothing Store, next door to H. S i
Mercur's Drj Goods Store, Main Street, Towanda, Pa.
N. B We wish to be understood, that we are not to be
i undersold by any man, or combination of men.
tir No charge lor showing our Goods.
Towanda, March 12,1862. J. CORN.
ATEW FALL ANI) WINTER GOODS !
I 1\
R IV. EDDY,
Has a large stock of tresh WINTER GOODS, and
would ouly say to those in want of Good, well-made
Clothing, which he will sell to the public at a fair price,
and gurantee every article as represented, leaving the
customers to choose between good goods at a fair price I
and poor goods at a high price—believing in the doe-#|
trine that " one man's money is as good as anothers." :
We sell to all alike. His stock,as usual, consists in
GOOD WELL MADE CLOTHING,
1 HATS A CAPS, SHIRTS.COLLARS, UNDERSHIRTS
DRAWERS, SUSPENDERS, GLOVES HO
SIERY. NECK TILS. TRAVEL
ING BAGS, FUR CAPS
A COLLARS, SILK
HATS, Ac.,
and the best assortment of line SOFT HATS in towi .
We ask an inspection of our Goods, believing we c; n
• satisfy all as to quality and price.
Towanda. Dec. 1, 1864, R. W. EDDY
.——————-
H&nrtrtuai'f.
LJAKDWARE. GODDING A RFSSELL 1
HAVE A
LARGE AND WELL SELECTED STOCK OF GOODS.
To which additions are daily being made, which tliey
offer cheap for Cash. A large assortment of
COOKING STOVES.
Among tli#manv desirable and beautiful patterns is the
CELECRATED AMERICAN.
This beautiful stove is unsurpassed for economy in ;
luel ; is a perfect baker ; is the best COOK STOVE in I
the market. Among their heating Stoves may be found I
a great variety suitable for overy place where stoves are
used.
STOVE PIPE AND SHEET IRON WORK.
Always on hand and made to order. i
TIN W A R F. ,
A large stock in ana tact tired from the very best materials ,
and bv experienced workmen. A very ful assortment ol
IRON. NIALS AND STEEL.
At New York prices.
HOUSE AND CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS,
TOOLS FOR TllF FARMER,
Tools lor the House Joiner and Carpenter—Tools for j
Blacksmiths'—Tools for everybody.
WINDOW SASH ANI) GLASS, PAINTS, OILS AND '
VAIINXSHE-', MACHINE Oil. ANI> BENZOLE,
KDROSENE OIL, LAMPS. WICKS AND CHIMNEYS
BELTING, TABLE AND POCKET Ct'TLERY,
BRI I'TANNIA AND PLATED WARE,
Pumps, Lead Pipe, t hain Pumps, Water
Pipes, Grinds/ones and fixtures,
K E U () S K N E L A X T E R X S ,
JOB WORK done with dispatch. Lamps repaired.
Fluid Lamps and lanterns altered and fitted to burn Ke
rosene.
Grain, Old Iron, Casting and Wrought Scraps, Copper,
Brass, Brittannia, Beeswax, Feathers and Rags taken in
exchange for goods.
Highest price in cash paid for Sheep Pelts and Fnrs.
Mr OUR GOODS have been purchased on the pay
down system and will he sold for READY PAY.
J°" s „ A ' | CODDING A RUSSELL.
C. ?<. RUSSELL. J
Towanda. March 10, 1863.
Jirtus lioont.
£JOWI/KS , Si GO'S NEW BOOK STOKE.
NEWS ROOM AND EXPRESS OFFICE,
are all in the Post Office building, on Main street, diret
ly opposite the Court House. They have the large:,
and most elegant assortment ol
BOOKS,STATIONERY, MAGAZINES, PERIODICALS
SINGING BOOKS, SHEET MUSIC, LITHO
GRAPHS. PHOTOGRAPHS, PHOTO
GRAPH ALBUMS. DIARIES,
FOR 1564, AC., AC.,
to bo lonnd anywhere in the country. They are con
stantly receiving, trom New Y'ork and Philadelphia,!!
the late and most popular publications of the day.diree
: from the press, such as Harper's Monthly, Eeleeti
i Magazine. Rebellion Record, Godey's Lady's Book, Pe
terson's Magazine. Scientific American. Gleason's Liter
j ary Companion, Dime Novels, Song Books, Comic Al
i manacs, and News Papers: also the Daily Tribune,
Times, Herald, Journal of Commerce, Sun, Ledger, Mer
j cury, Clipper, Boston Pilot, Ac.. Ac.
1 On their counter may he found the following late and
highly popular works just issued from the Press, Gen.
BUTLER in New Orleans ; Beyond the lines, or a Van
kee prisoner loose in Dixie : Soundings Irom the Atlan
tic, by Oliver Wendal Holmes: Triumphs of the Bible,
by Tulledge ; Roundabout l'asers by Tharkery ; The ;
Amber Gods, by Present! ; Shoulder Straps, by Morford j
Freedom and War, by Henry Ward Beecher ; The lies
son Why ; Leaflets ol Masonic Biography : Our Homes, j
i by Hawthorn ; Three years in Japan : Stories ol th
Old and New Testament ; Social Condition of the Eng
i lish People ; The Sioux War and Massacres of 1862 an.
1563 ; Letters to the Jone's, by Tilcomb ; Alice ol Mo.
mouth ; Lessons in Lite, by Titcomb ; Recreations ol
Country Parson ; My Southern Friends, by Kit', j
Among the Pines, bv Kirk; Journal of residence on i
i Georgia Plantation : Canoe and the Saddle by Winthro |
In the Show Case may he found the finest assortnie. |
. of superior
GOLD PENS,
; ever brought to this market ; Beads, for the Ladies, ot !
all sizes and colors : Port Monnies, Pocket Diaries for j
1864 ; Bank Note Reporter's and Description Lists, de- !
! scribing all the counterfeits and broken bank notes now j
afloat in the country.—every man should have one.-- I
They also have the largest stock of School Books ever j
j brought to this market, which tliey offer at a very low
figure for cash.
i Our Express runs to Waverly every morning (Sundays j
excepted) and returns every evening, carrying Expres
Goods. The hour for starting from Towanda is 6| i !
the morning, and returning leaves Waverly at 5 o'clo. j
p.m., on the arrival of the Express from New York, i
| Any Books or other matter published can be ordre
through as promptly.
We pay special attention in sending and receiving i
Soldier s packages to and from the array.
A. F. CoWLES A CO. i
Towanda, Dec. 3.156.3.
WARD HOUSE: TOWANDA, FA.,
Directly opposite the Court House .'
GENERAL STAGE O F FIC E .
FOR THE
Waverly ,Tuukhannock,Canton,Troy,Montrose, and other j
lines of stages. Also general and particular attention 1
paid to forwarding and delivering
EXPRESS GOODS.
Placed in our charge. YVe remain, as ever,
Yours, Respectfully,
POWELL k. SMITH.
Dfit fls vV lilrWrfnrs.
DARSTOW'S DRUG STORE.
! The subscriber having purchased the Drug Store No. 4,
| Patton's Block. Towanda. l'a., formerly occupied by lr.
j T, F. MADII.L, is now daily adding to his stock of goods.
I and will hereafter give it his personal attention.
I FRESH, Pl'ltE AND RELIABLE DRUGE, MEDICINES
AND CDKMICAI.S,
i Purchased from the most reliable and respectable im
; porters and manufacturers always on hand and tor sale
;on the most reasonable terms. A large stock of
FRESH DRUGS AND MEDICINES
Has just been received, and I am now prepared to sup
ply the
WANTS OF THE PUBLIC WITH ALL ARTICLES
BEI.OSOINO TO THE TKAItK.
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS, FOR MEDICAL USE
ONI.Y. A ITU. ASSORTMENT OF CONCENTRATED
BOTANIC, ELECTIC AND HOMfEPATHIC MEDI
CINES.
ALL THE POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES.
PAINTS, OH., V AltNlsll,
PAINT AND VARNISH BRUSHES,
DYE-STCFFS AND GLASS.
FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES OF EVERY KIND.
TII.DKN's AIsCOIIOLIC AND KI.1'11) EXTRACTS,
A/.KA 1. O IJJ AX n BFSI .V O /1> S .
All the Rest Trusses,
A B I> O M I N A L S U P P OUTERS,
Shoulder Braces,
BREAST PUMPS, NIPPLE SHELLS, AND SHIELDS,
Nursing Bottles, Syringes and Catheters.
A LAKItK ASSORTMENT OF RAZORS, STROPS, POCKET KNIVES,
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS OF LATE STYLE
AND REST OPACITY.
I A large supply Brushes for the Hat and Hair. Also lor
| the Teeth and Nails. Tooth Powders and Pas tes.
Oils, Perfumery, Soaps, Combs. Hair Dye, ln
vigorators.&c.. Kerosene, Kerosene Lamps,
Shades, Chimneys, Wicks, Ac., all ot
the latest styles. Choice Cigars,
TOBACCO AND SNUFF.
Ur Physicians supplied at teasonable rates. Medi
cines and Prescriptions carefully and accurately com
pounded and prepared by competent persons at all hours
j of the day and night. Sunday hours from ;) to 10 o'-
j clock in the forenoon, 1 to 2 in the afternoon.
D. H. BARSTOW.
| Towanda, Dec. 1,1864.
TYR. PORTER'S OLD DRUG STORE.
Alreadyadmitted to be
The largest,safest and most approved
DRUG HOUSE IN NORTHERN PENNSYLVANIA,
WITH
Anestablished reputation for keeping the best medicine
UNEQUALLED
►I
In its facilities and apparatus for compounding and pre
paring
MEDICINE AND PRESCRIPTIONS,
Conducted by thoroughly competent persons, whodt vo
the most careful attention,pay the strictest regard
to accuracy, and use only selected arti
cles. and medicines of unques
tioned purity, has become
THE CASH DRUG STORE
With prices revised to correspond with the market.
W HOLES ALE AND RET AI L,
ALL ARTICLES WARRANTED AS REPRESENTED.
By recent arrangements with the Manufacturers, Impor
ters or First Holders of Goods audCash Purcha
ses ,tlie prices will always he at the low
est point for Prime.Goods.
LOWER FIGURES THAN EVER IN
PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, GLASS, DRUGS AND
i .
DVE-srri'Fs.
Everything this extensive slock will he sold
Cheap for Cash !
PRICES HKDt'CED, VIZ:
jOF SOAPS. PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, COMBS.
I POCKET KNIVES AND RAZORS,
1 L A M P SAND M A T E R I A LS FOR LIGHT
TRUSSES k SUPPORTERS,
{ WINES AND LIQUORS, ONLY FOR MEDICINE.
j TORACCO AND SNI FF.
J ALL THE POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES,
TOOTH, SKIN AND HAIR PREPARATIONS,
j FANCY ARTICLES OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,
| Eclectic, Botanic and Houaopathic Medicines
i Spires, Bird Seed, hump Shades and Garden Seeds.
FISH TACKLE, AMMUNITION. Ac.
Constituting the most complete assortment, embracing
the great wants of the People, reduced in Price,
and revised for the Cash System.
DR. POUTER'S COAL OIL.
DR. PORTER'S CAMPHENE!
DR. PORTER'S ALCOHOL!
DR. PORTER'S BURNING FLUID!
Are Fresh, daily prepared, and unrivalled by auy in the
Market.
I>R. PORTER'S PRRP AR A T IONS
FOR FAMILY CSE.
Known as Sale and Reliable Remedies,are warranted fo
what they are intended to give satisfaction,
viz :
j Dr Porter's Pectoral Syrup price 50 cents
!Dr Porter's Family Embrocation •' 35 "
Dr Porter's Tonic Elixer " 100 "
Dr Porter's Worm Syrcp " 50 "
Dr Porter's Comp. Syr. Hypophosphitcs.. " 100 "
Dr Porter's Uterine Tonic " 150 "
| l)r Porter's Blackberry Balsam " 35 "
IDr Porter's Tooth Ache Drops " 25 "
jDr Porter's Cephalic Snuff. •• 25 "
IDr Porter's Tooth Powder " 50 "
Dr Porter's Tricogene " 50 "
l)r Porter's Tricophile " 50 "
Dr Porter's Shampoo " 50 "
Dr Porter's Horse and Cattle Lotion " 50 "
Dr Porter's Horse and Cattle Powder " 35 "
Dr Porter's Bed Rug Poison " 35 •<
Dr Porter's Black Ink " 25 •
Dr Porter's Cleansing Fluid " 371 ■<
Dr Porter's Rat and Mice Poison " 35 •
Dr Porter's Citrate Magnesia •• 35
I)r Porter's Worm Wafers " 35 •
MEDICAL ADVICE GIVEN GRATUITOUSLY AT
THE OFFICE.
Charging only for Medicine.
*a~Thankt'ul for past liberal patronage would respect
! fully announce to his friends and the public thatno pain
i shall be spared to satisfy and merit the continuance of
theireonndence and patronage, at the
CASH I) R U G STORE!
Corner ot Main and Pine streets.
Jtt'scellancoui.
K W 1' I. A \ I \" <; M ILL.
The undersigned having built a large and coram idious
Mill iu the Borough of Towanda, and filled it with 'the
most modern and improved machinery, (or the manufac.
tore ot
WINDOW SASH. A BLINDS,
are prepared to fill orders, whether large or small, upon
the shortest notice. We have also a large variety ot
MOULDINGS, of the latest style and pattern, which we
can furnish much cheaper than they can lie worked bv
hand.
PLANING.
TONGUEJXG,
GROVEING,
ANI) SCROLL
SAWING,
and all other work pertaining to Joinery, will he done to
suit our customers.
Persons buildiug, and not living more than twelve or I
- fourteen miles distant, will find it largely for their inter
| est to buy of us,.or bring their lumber and have it !
! worked by our machinery. Bring your grist of Floor-'!
I ing. or other lumber, and while your team is feeding, ;
1 have it ground out and take it home with yon.
We will pay CASH lor PINE A HEMLOCK LUMBER
delivered at our lumber yard. Come and see ns, or if
you can't come, write.
L. R. RODGERS A CO.
Towanda. Feb. 8.1864.
RALL AT HUMPHREY k VO'S.
And look at the finest assortment ot
LA HIES' AM) CHILDREN'S SHOES
Ever offered fn this market. Also
TOILET SLIPPERS AND RETICULES.
Just the things for Holiday Gifts.
Dec. 12.
Carts.
RICHARD PAYNE, ATTORNEYAI
k3 I.AIV, Towanda, Pa.- Where he will transact nil
business entrusted to h;m with promptness and care.
Office with C. L. Ward, Esq., 3d street. Towanda.
Sept. 12, 1864.
JOHN N. CAM IT, ATTORNEY AT
l.Alt', Towanda, Pa. Also, Government Agent
or the collection ol Pensions, Back Pay and Bounty.
*jr No charge uniess successful. Office over the
Post Office and News Room. Dec. I, 1864.
OIL WOODRUFF, Dentist, permit Dent
• ly located in Towanda. Office—No. 3, Brick Row
over 11. W. Eddy's Store. Entrance one door south ot
Powell's Keystone Store Dec. I, 1864.
\\f A PECK, Attorney at Imw TO vandn
T? • i'a.—Office over Means' Store, formerly occu
pied by N. N. Betts. Dec. I, 1864.
W T. DA VIES ATTORNEY AT
H • I.A If*. Towanda Pa. Office with WM. WAT
t KINS, Esq. Especial attention given to Military Claims
and to preparing papers relating to Exemption from the
Dealt. Dee. 1,1864.
1 THOMAS J. INGHAM, ATTORNEY
. AT LAW, LAPORTE, Sullivan Connty, Pa.
DR.E. H.MASON, /'// Y SIC I A N AND
SUB GE OX, offers his professional services to the
people of Towanda and vicinity. Office at his residence
on Pine.street, where he can always be found when not
professionally engaged.
II B VIC KEA N A TTO RNE V A T
I 1 • LA W— TOWANDA. Pa —Having seen service.
Military business of all binds attended to.
•if Office over Montanyes' Store. April 21 , 1N63.
/ 1 EORGE D. MONT AN YE. ATTOR
' M XFY AT LA ll' —Office in Union Block, fornur
ly occupied by J AS. MACFARI.ANK.
| .J NEWELL, COCNTY SURVEY
• OB Orwell, Bradford County, Penn'u. will prompt
ly attend to all business in his line. Particular atten
tion givrn to ruuuing and establishing old or disputed
lines. Also to the surveying of ail unpatented lauds as
soon as warrants are obtained. Orwell, June 17, 1863.
ftl.*4nantJtK &"t
QCTOBER, lKfii. GOLD HAS FALLEN!
j GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES!
TRACYk M O O R E,
Are now offering a
j SPLENDID STOCK OK GOODS
Bought since the
DECL IN E I N GO L R J
And which they are selling at
GREA TL Y RE D UC E D R AT E S,
Stock embraces a good assortment of
DOMESTICS AND FANCY GOODS,
Including a fine variety of
DRESS GOODS AND TRIMMINGS !
SHAWLSf CLOAKS, Ac.
Latest style Indies and Gents Hats and Caps,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
CROCKERY, HARDWARE GROCERIES,
&c., &c.
October 27, 1864
0R E A T ATT If ACTION
AT
jMO NT A X V E S S T O R E !
A FU L L A S St) RTM EN T R £
EOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRESS GOODS,
Purchased at the late decline in tiie market and will he
offered to
CASH CUSTOMERS,
AT A
II KDI'CTI 0N Flto MFO it .11 ERP Rt C ES. i
Returning thanks for past favors they now invite the i
public to an examination of their very
LARGE STOCK OF ALL KINDS OF
MERCIIAX 1) 1 / E ,
| SUITED TO THE VARIOUS WANTS OF THE
CITIZENS OF BRADFORD
And a 'joining counties.
MONTANYES.
Oct. 11. 1864.
O EAR! READ!! READ!!!
WICK HAM k BLACK
Are now opening A Large Stock of
NEW GOODS for
SUMMER TRADE.
DRESS GOODS and
DOMESTICS,
SHAWLS <T SKIRTS,
HATS k CAPS,
BOOTS k SHOES,
CROCKERY and
GLASS WARE.
WICKHAM k BLACK'S
Is the place to JY<>T
CLOTHS,
• ■ASSUMERES, and
all the Late Styles of
GOODS—CHEAP.
r I AI LOR INO done to order, at
WICKHAM & BLACK'S
T^TE LLM A N '8 MEAT MA R K ET, j
(One door North of the Ward House,)
STILL IN OPERATION!! j
THE undersigned would inform his old
friends and the public generally that he is still
to be_ found at his old stand, one door north of the
the Ward House, where he keeps constantly on hand A
No. 1, Meats ol all kinds, which he sells at a low figure.
In their season may he found Sausages, < orned Beef,
Sugar Cured Hams, fresh from the Smoke House. Ac., all
prepared in the finest manner. BOLOGNA SAUSAGE
always on hand.
Thauking his old customers for their generous pat
ronage, he solicits a continuance of their favors.
Towanda, Jan. 1864. WM. WELLMNA.
BACK PAY, BOUNTY AND PENSIONS
I can no get Bounty through the Pay Depatrment
in al! cases where a soldier was discharged 011 account ol
wounds received in service.
Also, the Advance Bounty of 425 00, and premium of
42 UO, when the soldier was discharged before receiving
the same.
W. T. DA VIES.
Xnsuraiue.
HPHB INSURANCE COMPANY OF
J NORTH AMERICA.
Office No. 242 Walnut St ret t, Philadelphia.
This Company are uotv prosecuting the business of !
Insurance from loss or damage by FIRE on Buildings, j
Merchandise, Furniture, Ac,, throughout the State of j
Pennsylvania, on Liberal Terms, for long or short peri- j
ods ; or permanently on Buildings, by a deposit of Pre
mium.
Ihe prompt payment of claims for losses during the
period of nearly Seventy Years that the Company has
been in existence, entitles them to the confidence of the
public.
DIRECTORS.—Arthur G. Coffin, Samuel W.Hones, John 1
A Brown. Charles Taylor, Ambrose white, John It. Net! I
Richard It. Wood, William Welsh, Willium K. Bowen j
lames N. Dickson, S Morris Wain, John Mason, Ceo !
L, Aarrison, Francis IS. Cope, Edward H. Trotter, Ed- I
ward S. Clarke, William Cummings.— AßTHUß O.COK
riN. President.
B. S.RUSSELL, Agent, Towauda.
W' YOMING INSURANCE COMPAN Y,
Office over the Wyoming Bank,
WILKBBBAIIRE, PA.
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS.... 2115,000.
Will Insure against Loss or Damage by Fireou proper
ty in Town or Country, at reasonable rates.
DIRECTORSC. M. Hallenhack, John Richard, Sam'l
Wadhams, L. D.Shoemaker, D.C. Dreshacb, R.C.Smith
I!. D. Lacoe,Charles A. Miner, C. B. Fisher, Charles
Dorrance, Wm. S. Ross, G. M. Harding.
O. M. HOLI.ENBACK, President.
L. D. SHOEMAKER, Vice Presid't.
R. C. SMITH, Sec'y-
W. G. STERLING , Treasurer.
Camptown, Dec. 1 1864. HOMER CAMP, Agent.
jjhotooraphs.
IgOME TII I X<; XK \v A T
CKORCE H. WOOD'S
PIIOToOI? ApII I C 0 A 1.1. KR Y .
TOW AM) A, I'A.
He has the pleasure ol informing his old Irieudsand
patrons, that he is now prepared to make the new and
beautiful style ol
UE M FKRROT YPE S ,
; mounted on cards very cheap.
Also, Melaiuotypes for Lockets Cases, or Frames, as
| well as all kinds of
P II O T O <i R A P II S
AS BEFORE IN
T H E B EST S T Y L K OF ART.
View- taken of Houses on short notice.
iC() PY I X G I) <) X E T 0 0RI) E R
In a few days.
AL L WO R K W A It RAXT ED .
Albums kept on hand and will he sold cheap.
G. H. WOOD.fi
Dec. 6. IHiit.
(groceries.
P <> C E R I E S (' II E A P .
E. T. FOX. has just received the finest assortment of
Groceries ever offered for sale in Totvanda. To my old
customers, I would say.
You shall have GOOD, FRESH AND FIRST CLASS
GOODS at the lowest price.
To any one who will favor us with a call, we think we
can offer INDUCEMENTS seldom found in this vicinity
We take pleasure in showing Goods, and will try and
make it to the interest of all to buy. Onr motto is
COOT) GOODS AT LOW RATE. AND
FAIR DEALING.
January 18(14. E. T. FOX.
I \\ Ol I.D call attention to our Stock of
1 TEA, which we offer for sale cheep by 'lie chest oi
retail: every sale warranted to give satisfaction or the
money refunded, at FOX'S.
JUST RECEIVED FROM NEW YORK,
A Fiist Rate' Assortment of A No. 1,
; GROCERIES,
PROVISIONS,
FISH. &e.,
hii h the subscribers offer to the citizens ct Bradford
County
At the
*
Lowest prices, ai d guarantee everything sold of the
BEST QUALITY OR NO SALE.
Also,
Wanted, FARMERS' PRODUCE,
I
! For which the highest price, in CASH, will be paid.
C. B. PATCH & Co.
Towanda, Jan. 28, 1864.
F O R
MACKEREL,
HERRING,
And CODFISH, g to
PATCH'S.
Y ° R
%
TEAS. SUGAR and COFFEES.
Go to
PATCH'S.
F <> R
TOBACCO
CIGARS. Ac., go to
PATCH'S.
n E0 R G E S T E V E N s .
GENKUAL DRALBK
IN GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, GRAIN",
SAI.T, AC.,
Bridlemun's Block, corner of Main A Bridge Streets, .
Would respectfully announce that he is prepared to
exhibit a tine assortment ol
GROCE R I E 8 .
Which are now offering at the lowest possible prices for
CASH OR C(TL'NTRY PRODUCE.
He would invite the public to an examination of his
stock, which is entirely new and has been carefully se
lected with especial reference to the wants ot this mar
ket
He is also prepared to pay cash for all kinds of Coun
try Produce. Towanda, April 25,1864.—1y.
iTuriifturf.
F. X. PAGE'S WARE ROOMS, AT ATI! EX.- p
Having added largely to our former immense stock
Furniture, both of'onr own and Eastern mar. .', •...
we are batter prepared than ever to serve our old
foment and as many new oues as will lamr u w
call.
MR. A. O. MAILT;
(Who is known far and near as or.e of the best w d
men in the world.) lias charge of the ftlh|fhn
and all who will give us a call wiil soon be eonvin.,,,
that hey will save a large percentage by making tie
purchases of us.
In short we have the t uest stock of goods in out *
west of New York, consisting of
100 SETS PARLOR FURNITURE,
At prices that will defy competition at
F. N. PAGE'S,
50CIIAMB K It S E T S
Various styles of Enamelled or imitation ol Rosea |
anc Cliesnut, and solid Chesnut, Black Walnut. Aiaboc
any aud Rosewood, at prices from 125.00 to 1300 wine |
for variety of desigh aud finish, cannot be (Xctiied j
any other establishment, and all to be found at
F. X. PAGE'S.
s O F A S A X 1) BUR K A I ,s .
AT F. N. PAGE'S.
MARBLE TOP CENTRE TABLES, AT
F. N. PAGE'S.
EXTENSION AND DINING TABLES, ai
F. X. PAGES.
ISO OIFFEKEXT STYLES OF CIIAIRS
From 84 ,on to 1120.00 per >et. a'.
F. X. PAGE'S.
500 BEDSTEADS, A GREAT VARIETY
And lower thau the lowesf, at
F. N. PAGE'S.
Why is tiiere such a rush at our establishment i , i .
itm? The plain reason is we have the best assort 1
ment, a better Mass of work, am) are selling a' ! *
prices than can be found withing one hundre'd ■
us, aud to be convinced call at
F. N. PAGE'S.
The most of our Furniture was made and bought i -
vious to the late advante in ptices, and wiil P. - .
like low prices. Fanners will buy more Furniture n m
us for on firkin of butter. 100 bushel- ol |
cords ot wood, than they could four year- i ■,
at r • 1
F. X. PAGE'S.
We.have also a large stock ot
MIRRORS,
PICTURE FRAMES,
PHOTOGRAPH OVAL
CORDS AND TAS-ELK,
STEEL ENGRAVINGS,
OIL CURTAINs
CURTAIN BANDS AND CORNICES,
WORK BOXK
TOILET STANDS,
PICTURES, A ..AT
F. X. PAGE'S.
Everything in our Ine that ran lie called tor, wi"
found at
F. X. PAGE'S.
COFFINS AND BURIAL CASES.
Our undertaker's depaitment will at all timi-bev.i
supplied with everything in that line. We h„ve Ve i
fine-t HEARSE iu this .section, not ex ept.ug antth; z
west iii New York, trd will attend futiieraN tvi'thi:. II
circuit of twenty utiles, on reasonable terms.
A. O. HART, Agent. F. X. PAGE
Athens. Pa., December 1, 1864.
J&acU Hoafos.
rpiME TABLE—WAVEKLY STATION. 1
A NEW VOKK AMI EUIK KAII.-KIIAJ).
Change of hours comm in iug Monday, liecenthei
1--64. Trains will leave Waverjy Station at about tl
following hours, viz :
NOI\I EAST.
Train Mb. 2, Day Express 11 :J3 a. m.
" 4. Xighl Express *l2:2t)a. m
Mail 4:45 p ~,.
'• Cincinnati Express ... 5.-03 arc
16, Y\ ay.... 8:43 am.
" Tl. Accommodation 2:05 p :u.
" 2K, Way Freight 5.30 p m.
GOING WEST.
Train Xo. I.Day Express 5:25 pa.. J
5. Mail 10:20 p m
' 7. Buffalo Express 5:20 ,i •,
" " I"', Way 3:43 p...
'' " 21. Accommodation 1:3- ;ni
" '27. YY'ay Freight tt:4o a '
Trains 3 aud 4 run every day. bar' Train 4 wih -l
at Waverly .Y. onday mornings.
Train 5 remains over night at Elmira.
CHA'S. MIXOT. Gen'l. s >
J. S. SBEAFE, Station Agent.
PEN N SY L V A \ I A R A I L ROAIE
WINTEK TIME TABLE.
FIY'E TRAIN'S DAILY TO .VXD FROM PHIEAU :
PHI A AND PITTSBURG.
MONDAY . December 28. 18ti4.—The Passenger Jr.
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will depatt it a
Harrisburg, and arrive at Philadelphia and Pitt-! :
as follows :
EASTWARD.
Philadelphia Express Train leaves Harrisburg daily :
245 a. m.,and arrives at YVest Philadelphia at 0.55 a", ta
Fast Line leaves Harrisburg daily (except Monday i
8, a. m.and arrives at West Philadelphia at 12.40 p •
Passengers take Breakfast at Harrisburg.
Mail Train leaves Harrisburg daily (except Sunday.-:
at 1.30 p. m., and arrive at YY'est Philadelphia at
p.m.
Pittsburg and Erie Exptv-s leaves Harrisburg d.o j
(except Sundays) at 1.40 a. in, and arrives at YYV '
Philadelphia at n.20 a. in.
Harrisburg Accommodation Train, leaves Harri.-b
daily (except Sundays) at 4 p. nt.. and arrives at Y\. "
Philadelphia at 0.30 p. m. This (ruin has no rum,t
tion f.um (he 1 1 est
Mount Joy Ac.'uuimodutiou Train, leaves Harri-iiui
daily (except Sunday) at - a. in., and arrives at L.tr
caster at 8.40 a. m., connecting (except Monday-)
with the Fast L.ne east.
WESTWARD.
Pittsburg and Erie Mail leaves Harrisburg daiiv
(except Sundays) at 1.15 a. in.. Alto ma 7 30 ,i. a
take breakfast, and arrive at Pittsburg at 1.00 p. nt.
Baltimore Express Train leaves Harrisburg daily (ex
cept Monday) at 3.10a. in.; Altoona. 8.35 a. in., take
break last, and arrive at Pittsburg at 10.40 p. m.
Phiad'a Express leaves Harrisburg daily at 3.45 r.
ra., Altoona at 0.25 a. m., take breakfast, and arrive*
at Pittsburg at 2.40 ]). ra.
Fast Line leaves Harrisbnrg daily (except Sradays)
excepted)at 4 15 p. m. .Altoona at 0.20 p. in.,take siij
per. and arrives at Pittsburg at 2.10 p m.
Mail Train leaves Harrisburg daily (except Sunday-)
at 1 40 p m., Altoona at 755 p. m , take supper, a'nd
arrive at Pitts' urg at 1.30 p. in.
Mount Joy Accommodation west leaves Lancaster a:
11.20 a. m., connecting there with the Mail west , leave-
Munnt Joy at 11.51 a. m,. and arrives at Harrisburg at
1 p. m.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
The Harrisburg Accommodation Train from Pittsburg
which arrives at Harrisburg i 0.30 p. in., stops there,
passengers for East of Harrisburg lay over until 1.4)
a.m. SAMUEL D. YOUNG.
Supt. Middle l)iv. Penu'a 11. B.
Harrisbnrg, Dec. 23, 1864.
PHILADELPHIA AND ERIE RAIL
ROAD.—This gre„t line traverses the Northern anc
Northwest counties of Pennsylvania to the city ot Era
o:i larke Erie.*
It has been leased by the Pennsylvania Rail Ron
Company, and is operated by them
Its entire length war opened for passenger and freigf
busines, October 17th, 1864.
Time of Passenger trains at Williamsport
LEAVE EASTWARD.
Through Mail Train 7:10.1'. M
Elmira Express Train 0:50, P.W
Accomodation Ss3o A. Y.
LEAVE WESTWARD.
Through Mail Train 5:25 A. 5-
Elmira Express Train, 7:40 A. M.
Accomodation 6:00 P.M.
Passenger cars run through without charge both way
between Philadelphia aud Erie.
Elegant Sleeping Cars on Express Trains both ways
between YY'illiamsport aud Baltimore, and Williamgport
and Philadelphia.
For information respecting Passenger business applv
at the S. E. Corner ltth aud Market streets, Phil'a.
And for Freight business of the Company's Agents:
P. B. Kingston, Jr.. Corner 13th and Market street-
Philadelphia ; J. YV. Reynolds, Eaie : J. M. Drill, Agent
N. H. R. Baltimore. "
H. H. HOUSTON Gen 1 Freight Agt. Phil'a.
H. Y\ . GYY INNER, Gen'l Ticket Agt. Phil'a-
JOS. D. POTTS, Gen'l Manager, Williamsport.
ttooli-Uln&fitfl.
BOOK-BINDERY, THE PUBLIC is
respectfully informed that a Book-Bindery has been
established in connection with the Printing Office , :
the " Bradford Reporter," where will he done
BOOK-BINDI X G !
In all its various branches, on terms as reasonable a
" the times " will allow. The Bindery will be under
the charge ol
H. C. YVHITAKER,
An experienced Binder, and all work will be promptly
done, in a style and manner which cannot he excelled-
Music, Magazines. Newspapers. Old Books, &■ ■ ,
bound in every variety of style. Particular attention |
will be paid to the Ruling and Binding ot
BLANK BOOKS,
To any desired pattern, which in quality and dura' ility
wil be warranted.
All work will be ready for delivery wheu promised.
The patronage of the public is solicited, aud periect
satistaction guaranteed.
Bindery (after Ist December.) in the front room;ot
'• Reporter" Building, (down stairs,) north side of the
Public Square, Towanda, Pa. Nov. 16,18(14.