Agricultural. Lime as a Manure. The application of lime to the soil as a mode of enrichment, has been practiced in all well-cultivated countries, at every pe riod of authentic history. The axiom, for a long time received by some as the quint essence of wisdom—"That lime enriches the lather, but impoverishes the son," em bodies an error that has been, and still is productive of much harm. It is true that the wonderful fertility it produces, when applied in liberal quantities, and for sever al years in succession, ultimately fall off ; yet this is no evidence that it must impov erish the laud, as a natural and inevitable result. The same observation or maxim will be found equally applicable to gypsum, saltpetre,nitra of soda and common salt,all of which are recognized as invaluable fer tilizers,and capable of augmenting the pro ductiveness of any soil to which they are judiciously and systematically applied.— When, they are used liberally for a certain number of years, the land has been after wards found to be weaker and less produc tive than before. It will require nearly four hundred bushels of lime to the acre, to add one per cent, to the soil. Most crops take not less than ten substances, one of which is lime, and if this be lacking— though the other nine elements or constitu ents may be in excess—the crop will not be perfect. By adding lime a luxuriant growth is secured ; the application is re peated, but after a few years the crops fail —there is a diminution of product, no profit is realized, and the farmer in despair. One would suppose that a very slight de gree of reflection would be sufficient to sat isfy him of the cause. While he has been liberal in his applications ot a material that supplies one ingredient, he has neglected the other nine, and, as a natural conse quence, the soil has grown poor,and can no longer produce a remunerating crop. Al low me an illustration. The iron smelter fills his furnaces with iron ore and coal—he applies fire but ob tains no iron till he throws in lime. He adds this, and obtains a flow of metal. The dose is repeated and another flow follows ; but no lime, this is discontinued, and to ob tain more metal he is compelled to put in more ore and coal ; then the lime produces its legitimate effects. So in the use of lime in agriculture. If we supply only lime, we shall certainly reap poor crops ; but if, along with it, we furnish a supply of mat ters rich in the other ingredients of vege tation, we shall produce the advantageous effects resulting from the first application. Lime must have something to work on and with ; it must be applied in conjunction with humus, or to soils in which humus al ready exists,or its application will be of no avail. The man who expects to reclaim a sterile soil by liming only, need not be sur prised if he only has his labor for his pains. The best method of using lime is to mix it with old lime, in the proportion of one eighth lime, and to place it immediately in the hole with the corn. When used for oth er kinds of grain, it should be spread on the top of the ground after it is plowed,and harrowed in with the grain. No one can fully estimate the value of lime for this pur pose, unless they try the experiment. The average difference in a crop is from one third to one-half more bj r using lime. It is almost the only sure prevention of vermin on fruit trees in this section of the country. Lime placed about the body of the tree ear ly in spring, will prevent their increase.— Slacked lime, mixed with the soap and wa ter, used as a wash on the parts of trees where these insects have deposited their eggs, will destroy them entirely. This has been proved by the writer. In many parts of England they estimate the value of their land in proportion to the nearness ot access to the limekilns, on ac count of its valuable properties when used for dressing. Farmers should give more of their attention to this subject, and use lime more liberally where the soil is not calca reous.— Cor. Ger. Telegraph. BEST WAY OK CULTIVATING LARGE ORCHARDS. —Many have found a practical difficulty in the way of cultivating large orchards with hoed crops, when the trees are planted equal distances each way, by not wanting so much land in those crops, and being obliged to cultivate the whole surface while the treesare young. In commencing a for ty acre orchard, I have planted a few acres in rows three rods apart one way by one another. Some of the advantages of this plan arc : \\ ith the use of a two-horse plow and cultivator, a space each side of the trees more or less extended as the roots advance, can be kept clean quite cheaply, and the remaining part of the land is unob structed lor the use of the reaper and mow er in gathering crops of grass or grain.— Every alternate tree in the row can be an early-bearing variety, to betaken out when they interfere, and for pears it is a good thing to have plenty of trees after the blight takes its bhare. By deep plowing on the liue where the trees are to be set, and then forming something of a ridge with the plow, a deep soil is had to give the trees a start - -Country Gent. FATTENING CATTLE. —John Johnston wrote to the Country Gentleman, that he feeds his cattle on all the hay they will eat,with four quarts each of corn meal, daily, increasing each to six quarts on the third month ; "in three months 1 make them prime, if not ex tra beef; I litter my yards well, and sta ble them no longer than it takes them to eat their meals, as they do better out than when tied up, and keep clean. Cattle bought that had been mealed, I give more. If stabled, give plenty of air in front; this is important to have the right kind ; Short horn and Hereford grades are best. These may be fed at any age. If common cattle, get them deep at the flanks and wide across the loins, with good points generally ; such may be fattened at rising four years. There are so few Herefords they are not worth writing about." Ox YOKF.S. —A correspondent of the New England Farmer says : There are three points about an ox which are more liable to be made sore by ordina ry work in the yoke thau others, viz : The top of the neck and the two shoulders. W e often see oxen with sores on each of these three poiuts. Sore shoulders are often caus-! Ed by the bow being too wide. Sometimes it is caused by the bow being too square ' or too sharp on the outer edge. The bow should be perfectly round at the shoulder I joint,and of such width as to come between , the neck and shoulder joint. If any man does not believe this, let him put a heavy ' crow-bar on his shoulder and in the right 1 spot, and walk eighty rods, and then put it on his shoulder and walk back. The drop i of the staple, as a general thing, should | come down about half way from the top of the ex's neck to the shoulder joint. Oxen drawing on the lead need a more crooked yoke or a longer staple than when drawing on the nib. roMY. of the wisest law-rnakers, the best *' Atcyneri, the most gifted artists, the most, merciful judges, the most ingenious me-1 f**hiCM, ro.e from the great mass. Insurant*. rjIOWANDA INSURANCE AGENCY. H. B. M'KEAN Agent for the following well known and reliaole Insur ance Companies : NEW ENGLAND INSURANCE CO.— Hartford, Conn. ASETTS .....244,078 15 KENSINGTON INSURANCE CO.— Philadelphia. WYOMING INSURANCE COMPANY. Wilkes-Barre, Penn'a. Capital and Surplus $150,000 Stock not called in $50,000 Bills receivable 40,000 U. S. 5-20 Bonds ...... 25,000 Temporary and call Loans .... 6,000 103 snares Wyoming Bank Stock - - - 6,180 50 shares Pirst Nat. Bank at Wilkes-Barre, • 6,000 70 " Sec. " " " - - 7,000 46 shares Wilks-Barre Bridge Stock - - 2,580 Real Estate 1,519 Judgments 102 Dne from Agents and others • • • 7,414 Cash in hand and in Bank .... 1,842 DIRECTORS. G. M. Hollenback, L. D. Shoemaker, R. D. Lacoe, John Richards, H. M. Hoyt, Charles A. Miner, Samuel Wadhams, O.Collins, Stewart Pierce, Chas. Dorrance, Wm. S.Ross, G.M.Harding. G-M. HOLLENBACK, President. L. D. SHOEMAKER, Vice-President. R.C- SMITH, Sec'y. H. B. M'KEAN. Agent, Towanda, Pa. LUZERNE INSURANCE AGENCY. .ETNA INSURANCE CO.— Hartford, ASSETS $3,000,000 FULTON INSURANCE CO.— New York, CASH CAPITLA $300,006 METROPOLITAN INSURANCE CO., CAPITAL $1,4000,000 ROYAL INSURANCE CO., CAPITAL $10,000,000 LIVERPOOL & LONDON INS. CO., CAPITAL $5,000,000 LIFE INSUR 4NCE—CONNECTICUT MUTUAL. ASSETS $5,000,000 tar Policies issued for the .Etna, Fulton and Metro politan, and orders received for Insurance upon favora ble terms. R.C. SMITH, Agent, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. H. B. M'KEAN, Agent, for the above Companies at Towanda, Pa. HOMER CAMP, Agent, Camptown, Pa. Sept. 4, '65. FIRE, LIFE, and ACCIDENTAL INSUR ANCE. CAPITAL REPRESENTED OVER SEVENTEEN MILLION DOLLARS • C. S. RUSSELL, Agent, FOR THE FOLLOWING NAMED RELIABLE COMPANYS : GIRARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY ) Philadelphia, J Capital and surplus, over $350,000 HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, J Of New- York. ) Capital and surplus, over $3,750,000 INSURANCE COMKANY OF NORTH AMERICA, ) Philadelphia. J Capital and surplus, over $1,700,000 MANHATTAN INSURANCE COMPANY, I Of New-York. f Capita! and surplus, over $900,000 ENTERPRISE INSURANCE COMPANY, 1 Of Philadelphia. J Capital and surplus, over $350,000 ARTIC INSURANCE COMPANY, ) Of Nexo- York. J Capital and surplus, over $750,000 PUTNAM INSURANCE COMPANY, ) Of Hartford, Conn. ) Capital and surplus, over 1704,000 MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, I Of New-York. j Capital and surplus, over $8,000,000 TRAVELLERS INSURANCE COMPANY, ) Of Hartford, Conn. J Capital and surplus, over $600,000 Risks taken on all kinds of Property, at as low rates as by any other reliable Companies. Policies issued and Losses, if any, adjusted at this Agency, thereby saving the trouble "and expense.of going elsewhere for settlement. ta~ Office at the Hardwhere Store of Codding A Russell C. 8. RUSSELL. Towanda, Feb..7,1866.- -tf riIOWAN I)A INSURANCE - AGENCY 1 Policies issued,JLosses adjusted and promptly paid, by H. B. AT EE AN, Agent, Of the following well known and reliable Companies. Office Montanye's Block. Aggregate Amount of Capital, $17,000,000 AJETNA INSURANCE COMPANY, ) Hartford, Conn., j Capital $4,000,000 NIAGARA INSURANCE COMPANY, } .Veto York, J Capital $1,246,000 NEW ENGLAND INSURANCE COMPANY, ) Hartf ot d, Conn., | Capital $200,000 WYOMING INSURANCE COMPANY, ) Wilkes-Baii e. Pa., j Capital $150,000 NORTH AMERICAN TRANSIT INSURANCE CO., ) (Accidental) V Philadelphia, ) Capital $500,000 CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., ) Hartford, Conn., j Capital $10,000,000 KENSINTON FIRE INSURANCE CO., ) Philadelphia, [ Capital $300,000 Towanda, Feb. 20, 1866—tf The INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA. Office No. 242 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. This Company are now prosecuting the bu-iness of Insurance from ioss or damage by FIRE on Buildings, Merchandise, Furniture, &c., throughout the State of Pennsylvania, on liberal terms.for long or short periods; ° r permanently of Buildings, by a deposit of Preminm. The prompt payment of claims for losses daring the period of nearly 70 years that the Company has been in esistence, entitles them to the confidence of the public. DIRECTORS. —Arthur G. Coffin, Samuel W. Jones, John A Brown, Charles Taylor, Ambrose White, Jno. R. Neff, Richard D. Wood, Wm. Welsh, Wm. E. Bowen, James N. Dickson, S.Morris Wain, John Mason, Geo. L. Aar rison, Francis R. Cope. Edward H. Trotter, Edward S. Clarke, Wm. Cummings. ARTHUR G. COFFIN, Pres'nt. C. S. RUSSELL, Agent, Towanda. FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MIDDLE PENNSYLVANIA, Office in Danville, Montour County, Penn'a. Capital $357,000 00 The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Mid dle Pennsylvania was incorporated by the Pennsylvania Legislature, in the year 1859, for the Mutual Insurance of Conntry property only, and immediately thereafter commenced its operations on that principle, which has been strictly adhered to since. All losses have been promptly paid out of the Premi ums collected on application for insurance without mak ing any assessments. The Insurance of Conntry property only, the low rates charged for Insurance,and the prompt payment of losses are deemed a sufficient recommendation of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Middle Pennsylva nia, to all owners of sate class country property. P. Johnson, Sec'y. Wm. Fclmer, Pres't. „ . , C. M. MANVILLE. March 5, *66. Agent, Towanda, Pa. JJNION CARRIAGE SHOP, AT ALBA, PENN'A. The xndersigned respectfully informs the citizens of Western Bradford that he has commenced the Carriage and Wagon manufacturing business, in all its various branches in Alba borough, in the shop north of the Union Hotel. His foreman in the wood-shop will be N. M. REYNOLDS, who is well known to the people of this vicinity, having been in the business for the last 16 years. He will manufacture to order, and keep constant ly on hand the latest styles of Bnggys, both top and open. Platform, Democrat and Skeleton Wagons, Sleighs, Cutters. Ac. His work will be done by the most ex perienced workmen, and great care will be taken in pro curring the best timber, and the most substantial ma terials. He intends that the work turned out at his shop for style, durability and cheapness, shall not be excelled in the County. REPAIRING of all kinds done with des patch ,in a subtantial manner on reasonable terms Give us a call. JAMES MeINTYBE, Alba, Bradford County, Pa., Feb. 20, 1866.—1y MILLS, BUBLINGTON, PA. The proprietor, having rebnilt his Flouring Mill in Bur lington, and taken pains in selecting articles, and the SMEW fi™ 7 ' " ia njw coa^let * d 111 order CUSTOM WORK DONE AT SHORT NOTICE. with cheerful attendants, who will see to your wants in good order and with general satisfaction. nwCash paid for Grain. April 17,1866. BOSWELL f.HTHFp Ijarfcroart. ' JJARDWARE. CODDING & RUSSELL BAYS A LARGE AND WELL SELECTED STOCK OP GOODS, To which additions are daily being made, which they offer cheap for Cash. A large assortment of COOKING STOVES, Among the many desirable and beautiful patterns is the CELECRATED AMERICAN. This beautiful stove is unsurpassed for economy in fuel; is a perfect baker; is the best COOK STOVE in j the market. Among their heating Stoves may be fonnd j a great variety suitable for every place where stoyes are used. BTOVE PIPE AND SHEET IRON WORK, Alwayß on hand and made to order. TINWARE, A large stock manufactured from the very best materia! and by experienced workmen. A very ful assortment o IRON, NIALS AND STEEL, At New York prices. HOUSE AND CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS, TOOLS FOR THE FARMER, Todlsfor the House Joiner and Carpenter—Tools for Blacksmiths'—Tools for everybody. WINDOW SASH AND GLASS, PAINTS, OILS AND VARNISHES, MACHINE OIL AND BENZOLE, KDROSENE OIL, LAMPS, WICKS AND CHIMNEYS BELTING, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, BRITTANNIA AND PLATED WARE, Pumps, Lead Pipe, Chain Pumps, Water Pipes, Grindstones and fixtures, KEROSENE LANTERNS, 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 Furs. OUR GOODS have been purchased on the pay down system and will be sold for READY PAY. ' 0B Al Q °?ff INB ' I CODDING A RUSSELL. C. 8. RUSSELL. I | Towanda, March 10,1863. BROTHERS <fc CO., DEALKRH IK HARDWARE 1 TIN, COPPER, SHEET IRON, AND HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, TOWANDA, PENN'A. j Store one door south of the Post Office. R. T. MARSHALL. W. K. MARSHALL. M.M. MERCUR. jyjARSHALL BROTHERS & CO., Wish to call the attention of the pnbllc to their new Stock of HARDWARE, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, BLACK SMITHS' TOOLS, and CARPENTERS' TOOLS. Also, a large assortment of Window Glass, Sash, Paints, Oils, •Putty, Varnishes, and Paint and Varnish Brushes of all kinds, which will be sold for the lowest Cash price. Also, a Sine assortment of KEROSENE LAMPS of every style and pattern to suit the public. Lamps repaired and changed from Oil and Fluid to Kerosene. Particular attention paid to the manufacturing of all kinds of TIN WARE. JOBBING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. We have on hand a fine article of, GLASS FRUIT JARS, with improved self- sealing corks, and HERMETICAL SEALING CANS, which is one of the best cans used. June 20, 18H5. pjjotograpljs. gOMETHING NEW AT GEORGE H. WOOD'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, TO WAND A, PA. He has the pleasure of informing his old friends and patrons, that he is now prepared to make the new and beautiful style of GEAM FERROTYPES, mounted on cards very cheap. Also, Melainotypes for Lockets, Cases, or Frames, as well as all kinds of PHOTOGRAPHS AS BEFORE IN TH BEST STYLE OF ART. Views taken of Houses on short notice. COPYING DONE TO ORDER In a few days. ALL WORK WARRANTED. Albums kept on hand and will be sold cheap. G. H. WOOD. Dec. 6,1864. i —— pHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY D. W. HUGHES Informs the public that he has removed his Photograph ic Galleiw, to Montanye's lot, east side of Main St., two doors below Beidleman's Block, where he is now pre pared to take Photographic Likenesses in the highest style of the art. Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, and Fereotypes, in Cards, taken in a superior manner. A good assortment of Photograph Albums, every style, kept constantly on hand. Also Photographs distinguished public men, military and civil, for sale. Being now prepared to take Likenesses in the best manner, he is confident that he can give satisfaction to all who may call. Towanda, April 3; 1866. E W PLANING MILL. The undersigned having built a; large and commodious Mill in the Borough of Towanda, and filled it with fthe most modern and improved machinery, for the manufac ture of WINDOW SASH, A BLINDS, are prepared to fill orders, whether large or small, upon the shortest notice. We have also a large variety of MOULDINGS, of the latest style and pattern, which we can furnish much cheaper than they can be worked bv hand. J PLANING, TONGUEING, GROVEING, SAWING, and all other work pertaining to Joinery, will be done to suit our customers. Persons building, and not living more than twelve or 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 ing. or other lumber, and while your team is feeding have it ground out and take it home with you We will pay CASH for PINE A HEMLOCKLUMBER delivered at our lumber yard. Come and see us. or if yon can t come, write. W, , r. L L - B - KODGERS A CO. Towanda, Feb. 8, 1864. gEW IN G MACHINESI Having taken the Agency of the two best Machines yet made. WHEELER & WILSON, AND SINGER. We are now ready to supply all. 4®"MACHINES SOLD AT NEW YORK PRICES"®* 48" No mistake—the above makes ARK THE BEST "®* 4®" The work of these Machines is alike on both sides anu will not ravel, just come and try it."®* 4W Silks, Thread, Oil, Soap, Needles, Oil Cans, Needle Cases, and extras kept on hand at our i-tore. - ®* 4®" w ® sell the thing that always pleases. "®*i Call and see our samples and get our prices. w oa ,o WICKHAM A BLACK, Nov. 20,1865. Towanda! Pa. SUGARS IN EVERY STYLE FOR SALE cheap, whole.sale and retail, at FOX'S. B LIST'S PHILADELPHIA GARDEN SEEDS for sale by ' March 7,66'. pox. Ittmljanbiit SPRING GOODS ! W. A. ROCKWKi.d, Is receiving a large stock of Spring Goods at tie great REDUCTION IN PRICES, and offers them at corresponding prices. Comprising a well selected assortment of LADIES' DRESS GOODS, DE LAINE, ALPACAS, LAWNS, CHALLAS, Tift BET ANDJCANTON CLOTH, ALPACA, BERAGE, POPLINS, TRIMMINGS & BUTTONS TO MATCH. CLOTHS, CASSIMFRES, SATTINETTS, TWEEDS, KENTUCKY JEANS. Of all descriptions for men and boys. YANKEE NOTIONS Too numerous to mention. HARDWARE, A good assortment on band CROCKERY, Is in fall and complete supply. GROCERIES. Teas, Coffee, Sugar and Molasses, at greatly reduced prices. LEATHER, A supply of Sole and Upper on hand. WOODEN W A R E , Tobs,[Pails, Brooms, Ac. TOYS FOR CHILDREN. Cabs.Carts, Chairs aud toys to please them all. April 9.1866. QOOD BARGAINS AT WICKHAM & BLACK'S, Wishing to close out our stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, GROCERIES, HATS AND CAPS, HARDWARE, AND BOOKS, We are now offering them at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. This is no humbng. We are bound to sell. A large NEW STOCK OF DRY GOODS AND CLOTHS, JUST OPENED. The largest stock of CHINA, CROCKERY, AND YELLOW WARE, Ever brought to this market, will be opened in a FEW DAYS. Towanda. Oct. 3, 1866. E W SPRING GOODS! J. W. TAYLOR, Is jnst receiving a large and well-selected stock of Spring Goods of the best qnalities, and choice styles, having purchased them when goods were the lowest, he feels fully confident that he can sell to please all. A large aesortment of Dress Goods, variour colors and styles. A fine line of French Poplins, the gem of the season. Come and see them, all wool Alpacca Poplins, a gen eral assortment of BLACK AND COLORED ALPACAS, and a very great variety of other dress goods too nu merous to mention. A complete line ol Mourning goods, Delains, Prints, Ginghams, BLACK Ai\D WHITE BALMORALS, Hoop Skirts i large quantities, from three yards to three and ah If around, and splendid assortment of GLOVES AND HOSIERY. Ladies' and GeDts kid gloves, Dress Triminps and But tons to snit all. Ladies' Cloths, Brab, Black and White, and Black Repellant Cloth, SPRING SHAWLS, Bleached and Unbleached Muslin, Sheeting, Crash, Scotch Diapers, brown and white table linen Napkins, and a fnll line of White Goods, Jaconet, Nansook, Swiss, Mull, Victoria Lawn, Striped Muslin. Dimity t jeked Muslin, a nice assortment of BLACK AND COLORED DRESS SILKS. A large quantity of Embroidery CHEAP. Gent's Neck Ties, Paper Collars and Hosiery. One of the largest and best selected ■ STOCK OF MILLINERY GOODS ever brought in this market and cheap. All the latest styles and novelties of the season, in Bonnets, Gipsies, Ac., Ribbons. Ac., Flowers to snit every one. White Embroidery, Hoods and Caps for infants, Ladies' and Misses' Hats, the Sailor.margaretta derby, and all styles too numerous to mention. Having secured the services of MISS MOSHER, I feel confident we can please all, and all kinds of Milinery work done on short notice. I invite the people of Towanda and vicinity to call and examine my stock ot goods and judge for themselves ; no trouble to show goods, one door north of the Post Office. April 9, 1866. POCKET CUTTLERY LOWER THAN at any other establishment in town, at the NEWS ROOM Drugs atib fHcbitines. JJR. 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 In its faculties and apparatus for compounding and pre | paring MEDICINE AND PRESCRIPTIONS, Conducted by thoroughly competent persons, whodt vo j 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 STOKE With prices revised to correspond with the market. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, ALL ARTICLES WARRANTED AS REPRESENTED. By recent arrangements with the Manufacturers, Impor ters or First Holders of Goods and Cash Purcha ses,the prices will always be at the low est point for Prime.Goods. LOWER FIGURES THAN EVER IN PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, GLASS, DRUGS AND DYE-STUFFS. Everything in this extensive stock will he sold Cheap for Cash ! PRICKS REDUCED, VIZ: OF SOAPS. PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, COMBS. POCKET KNIVES AND RAZORS, LAMPSANDMATE RIALS FOR LIGHT. TRUSSES & SUPPORTERS, WINES AND LIQUORS, ONLY FOR MEDICINE. TOBACCO AND SNUFF. ALL THE POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES, TOOTH, SKIN AND HAIR PREPARATIONS. FANCY ARTICLES OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, Eclectic, Botanic and llomaopathic Medicines Spices, Bird Seed, Lamp 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. PORTER'S COAL OIL. DR. PORTER'S CAMPHENE 1 DR. PORTER'S ALCOHOL! DR. PORTER S BURNING FLUID 1 Are Fresh, daily prepared, and unrivalled by any in the Market. DR. PORTER'S PREPARATIONS FOR FAMILY USE. Known as Safe and Reliable warranted fo what they are intended to give satisfaction, viz : Dr Porter's Pectoral Syrup price 50 cents Dr Porter's Family Embrocation •' 35 " Dr Porter's Tonic Elixer " 100 " Dr Porter's Worm Syrup " 50 " Dr Porter's Comp. Syr. Hypophosphites.. "100 " Dr Porter's Uterine Tonic " 150 " Dr Porter's Blackberry Balsam " 3 " Dr Porter's Tooth Ache Drops "25 " Dr Porter's Cephalic Snuff. " 25 " Dr Porter's Tooth Powder " 50 " Dr Porter's Tricogene " 50 " Dr Porter's Trioophile " 50 " Dr Porter's Shampoo " 50 " Dr Porter's Horse and Cattle Lotion " 60 " Dr Porter's Horse and Cattle Powder " 35 " Dr Porter's Bed Bug Poison " 35 •< Dr Porter s Black Ink < 25 " Dr Porter's Cleansing Fluid " 37$ " Dr Porter's Rat and Mice Poison " 3.5 " Dr Porter's Citrate Magnesia " 35 Dr Porter's Worm Wafers " 35 • MEDICAL ADVICE GIVEN GRATUITOUSLY AT THE OFFICE. Charging only for Medicine. SSI" Thankful for past liberal patronage would respect fully annoqnce"to his friends and the public thatno pain shall be spared to satisfy and merit the continuance of theircontidence and patronage, at the CASH DRUG STORE! Corner of Main and Pinestreets. 3nsuranrc. rp-HE .ETNA AND THE PORTLAND JL FIRE. .ETNA INSURANCE COMPANY, HARTFORD, CONN. ASSETS, JULY 1 , 18G G . j Cash on hand in bank and with Agents,..! 257,320 00 j United States Stock 812,277 25 Real estate,unencumbered 90,369 05 State Stocks 497.690 00 New York Bank S'ecks 834,170 00 Hartford Bank Stocks 270,810 00 Miscellaneous Bank Stocks 129,000 00 Railroad Stocks, etc 273,067 50 Mortgage Bonds, City County A R. R 1,011,136 66 Total $4,075,830 55 LIABILITIES. Losses unadjusted and not due $221,236 35 Net, $3,854,594 20. Income for last year (net) $2,933,399 94 Or a daily income of say $9,300. Losses and Expenses for same time $2,541,394 30 Total Losses paid in 47 years $19,127,410 06 Viz: Fire, 17,243,000 99. Inland, $1,884,409 07. Government and State Taxes paid $179,178 34 Loss BY PORTLAND FIRE, JULY 4rn. The total amount covered by fEtna Policies on pro perty destroyed or damaged is $206,854, on which sal vage will be about a per cent. Our total loss will not vary much Irom $200,000, and is being promptly adjust ed and paid. This sum is 5 per cent, upon the assets, a figure but slightly exceeding our government and state taxes paid last year, or a proportion equal to a SSOOO loss for a company of SIOO,OOO assets. The necessity lor insurance and ihe value of the wealthy, strong corporations, is forcibly illustrated by this fire Several weak insurance Companies are des troyed. Portland has a population ot 35,000 was handsomely built, mostly fine br.ck or stone structures —protected and screened with upwards of 3000 shade trees—bounded on vhiee sides by water—indeed, liter ally, almost rising from the ocean—and with a good steam fire depai tment—yet it has $10,000,000 of prop erty consumed in a tew hours—upon a holiday when its people are least occup ! ed—from the very cause of a contemptible fire cracker. Remember the triflling origin of fires that sweep away in a few hours the earnings of years. Consider yonr best interests and give the .Etna agent a call if you need proper Insurance security. Policies issued at lair terms. H. B. McKEAN, Agent. Towanda, Aug. 11, 1866. Dcntestrp TWENTY-FIVE YEARS EXPERIENCE IN DENTISTRY.—J. S. SMITH, M. D., would re spectfully inform the inhabitants of Bradford County that he is permanautly located in Waverly, N.Y., where he has been in the practice of his profession for the past \ four years. He would say that from his long and suc cessful practice of 25 years duration, he is familiar with ail the different styles of work done in any and all Den tal establishments in city or conntry, and is better pre pared than any other Dental operator in the vicinity to do work the best adapted to the many and different cases that present themselves oftentimes to the Dentist, as he understands the art ol making his own artificial teeth, and has facilities lor doing the same. To those requiring under sets of teeth he would call attention to his new kind of work which consists ot porcelain for i both plate and teeth, and lorming a continuous gum. It is more durable, more naturai in appearance, and much better adapted to the gum than any other kind of work. Those in need of the same are invited to call and exam ine specimens. Teeth filled to last for years and olten t mes for life. Chloroform, ether, and "Nitrous oxide" administered with perfect safety, as over four hundred patients within the last four years can testify. I will be in Towanda from the 15th to 30th of every month, at the office ol \V. K. TAYLOR, (formerly oc cupied by Dr. O. H. Woodruff.) Having made arrange ments with Mr. Taylor, I am prepared to do all work in the very best style, at his office. Nov. 27, 1865. yl. DR. H. WESTON, DENTIST. Office in Patton's Block, over Baistow A Gore's Drug and Chemical Store. Ijan66 JIHE OLD BAKERY REVIVED! PETTES A HOVEY, Are now receiving a fresh supply of Nuts, Fruits and Candies, at the old Stand on Main Street opposite the Court House. Also an assortment of FAMILY GROCERIES, Such as Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Saleratus, Molasses, Syrup, Spices, Ac., Ac., which will be soid as cheap as can be bought in the borough of Towanda or elsewhere. GOOD GREEN TEA FOR sl, PER POUND. Kept constantly on hand, BREAD, BUSCUIT, PIES, CAKES, AC., AC., At the Towanda Bakery. Crackers by the barrel or pound, at the Bakery. PETTES A HOVEY, May 7, '66— tf. MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS AT COST, JjX at the NEWSROOM. (JARIIB. THOMAS J. INGHAM, ATTORNEY A T LA W, LAPORTE, Sullivan Connty, Pa. D~~ R.E. H.MASON,/'// YSICIAN AN I SURGEON, offers his professional services to the people of Towanda and vicinity. Office at his resident* on Pine street, where he can always befound when not professionally engaged. D. MONTANYE, ATTOh- JT NE Y AT LA IV— Office in Union Block,former ly occupied by Jab. Ma KI, AN K. WT. DAVIES, Attorney at Law, To • wanda, Pa, Office with Wm. Watkius, Esq. Particular attention paid to Orphans' Court business and settlement ot decedents estates. 25-42. MERCUR A MORROW,ATTORNEYS at Law, Towanda, Penn'a, The undersigned having associated themselves togeth er in the practice of Law, offer their prolessional *r vices to the public. I ULYSSES MERCUR, P.D.MORROW. March 9,1865. ♦ L' , L. ANDRUS, Licensed Auctioneer, JDJ* Canton, Bradford county, Pa., having had much experience, offers his services to the public. Address by letter, or otherwise. Canton, July 18,1865. PATRICK & PECK, ATTORNEYS at Law, Offices In Union Block, Towanda, Pa., formerly •Occupied by Hon. Wm. Elwell, and in Patrick's block, Athens, Pa. They may be consulted at either place. H. w. PATRICK, apl!3 W. A. PKCK. HB. MCKEAN , A TTORNE Ydc COUN • SELLUR AT LA W, Towanda, Pa. Par ticular attention paid to business in the Orphans' Court. July 20, 1866. HENRY FEET, Attorney at Law, Towau ia. Pa. jun27, 66. WII. CARNOCHAN, ATTORNEY • AT LAW, Troy, Pa. Special attention given to collecting claims against the Government for Bounty, Back Pay and Pensions. Office with E. B. Parsons, Esq. June 12,1865. 17DWARI) OVERTON Jr, Attorney at L i Law, Towanda, Pa. Office in Montanyes Block, over Frost's Store. July 13th, 1865 ENRY A. RECORD, M. D., Physician \ and Surgeon, having permanantly located in To • wanda, would respectfully offer his professional services j to the citizens of the place a vioinity. Office, at J. A. Record's Store. Jan. 30, '66. JOHN N. CALIFF, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Towanda, Pa. Also, Government Agent or the collection ol Pensions, Back Pay and Bounty. AST No charge unless successful. Office over the Post Office and News Room. Dec. 1, 1864. A D. STILES, M. D., Physician d Suryeon. \/ Warren Centre, Bradford County, Pa. Office formerly occupied by Dr. McKee Visits made with promptness. Particular attention given to the treatment of Chronic cases, and Diseases incident to fe males and children. Office terms Cash. Dr. Stiles is a graduate of the "Philadelphia Univer sity of Medicine and Surgery," where be attended two full courses of Lectures, he also attended the clinical : lectures of the "Blockley Hospital" for two winters and ! took a special course on Bandaging, operative and mi ; nor surgery. I Dec. 20, 1865. EDWARD MEEKS—AUCTIONEER.- All letters addressed to him at Sugar Run, Brad lord Co., Pa., will receive prompt attention. May7'66tf, FRANCIS E. POST, Painter, Towanda, Pa, with 10 years experience, is confident he can give the best satisfaction in Painting, Graining, Stain ing, Glazing, Papering, 4c. Particular attention paid to Jobbing in the country. April 9, '66. FURNITURE. E W ARR AN G E M EXT! A MAMMOTH FURNITURE STORE, IN TOWANDA, BRADFORD COUNTY, PENN'A., WITH REDUCED PRICKS. JAMES O. FROST Would respectfully announce to tbe people of Brad ford and the adjoining counties, that he has purchased the Store, on the south side of the Public Square, for merly occupied by CHESTER WELLS ; and also the Store on Main Street, formerly occnpied by J. W.,Means as a Grocery Store, and having connected the same, has now the largest and best Furniture Ware Room to be found this side of the city of New York. And he would furthermore announce that he has in the same the larg est and best stock of Furniture ever offered in this Mar ket, or to be found in Northern Pennsylvania, to which constant additions will he made from Boston, New-York Rochester and various other places to numerous to men tion all ol which will be sold at. lower prices than any other dealer this side of New Y'ork, will sell the same quality of goods. My stock consists in part ot MARBLE and WOOD TOP CENTRE TABLES, MARBLE and WOOD TOP HALL STANDS, DINING and EXTENSION TABLES' CARD TABLES, PIANO STOOLS, BUREAUS, STANDS, BEDSTEADS, 4c.,4c Chairs of every variety and style, as cheap as the cheapest and good as the best. Enameled Chamber Seta, also Oak, Chestnut and Walnut. Parlor sets in Hair, Cloth, Damask, Moreen, and Reps, at prices which defy competition. Also EASY CHAIRS, and ROCKERS, CAMP CHAIRS and STOOLS, BOOK RACKS, WHAT NOTS, IRON BEDSTEADS, HAIR and HUSK MATTRESSES, Children's Carriages, Children's Cradles and Cribs . LOOKING GLASSES, LOOKING GLASS PLATES, PICTURE FRAMES, MOULDINGS, PHOTOGRAPH OVALS, ; STEEL ENGRAVINGS, CORDS and TASSELS, In fact everything in the line usually to be found in a first class Futniture Store. I shali also continue to man -1 utacture furniture as usual aud warrant the same to give satisfaction. The public are invited to call and examine i for themselves, at the store, on Main street, two doors south ol Montanyes. My motto is, quick sales and small profits. Ready made Coffins, Burial Cases. Coffin Plates and Handles, together with everything in the line of under , taking constantly on hand, with two elegant Hearses.— •Funerals attended withia ,a circuit of 25 miles on reas onable terms. JTowanda, Pa., June 20,1865. JAMES O. FROST. JFURNITURE WARE-ROOMS I JAMES MAKINSON announces to the public that he still continues to manufacture and keep on hand a large assortment of CABINET FURNITURE, Bureaus, Tables. Bedsteads. Stands, Chairs, 4c., of every descrinuoi which will be made of the best materi als, and iD he most workmanlike manner. I invite the inection ol the public to my work, which shall nc be surpssed in durability, at any shop in the country, and my prices will be found to be as low as the timef will admit. Riady-made Coffins constantly on hand or made to or der. A good Hearse will be furnished when desired. Aug. 15, 1865. J^ T EW FURNITURE STORE ! Having rented the Furniture Ware-rooms formerly oc cupied by F. N. Page, Athens, Pa., would now say to the pations of the old Establishment that I have a com plete Stock of Goods, just received, embracing every thing in the FUBNITURE LINE. My goods are new and well selected, and for GOOD GOODS Will not be undersold by any. Call and examine my stock before purchasing. I retain the Workmen of the old establishment, and MR. N. I. HART Will have chaage of the business and Manufacturing. In short we have the finest Stock of Goods in our line west of New Y'ork, consisting of Parlor Furniture, Chamber-Setts, Sofas, Bureaus, Marble-top Centre Tables, Extension and Dining Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads, Mirrors, Picture Frames. Photograph Ovals, Cord and Tassels, Steel Engravings, Oil Cnrtins, Toilet Stands, Work-Boxes, Pictures, 4c. COFFINS AND BURIAL CASES. Our Undertaker's Department will at all times be well supplied with everything in that Hue. We haw the FINEST HEARSE In this section, not evcepting anything west of New York, and will attend Funerals within a circuit oil Twenty Miles, on reasonable terms. „ „ „ G. H. VOORHI3. N. I. HAKT, Agent. Athens, Jan. 25,1865.-ly ®LOTL)ING. G°°D NEWS: REBILI^ E^I THI PRICK OF CLOTHING \ GONE DOWN WITH R, A ''OLD The bent stock of good. well „. brought to this market is now open lor % • STORE OP R. W. EDDY Bought since the fall of Gold and the tuk.,, will enable him to give his customer thei" . low figures, and the decline in prices ul fit '>■ n' al are stylish, and a la mode, L• 7 goods, every article guaranteed as re',l ■ale. My goods are all "^reseat* THE LATEST FASHION,"' And equal to the best city custom made „ , As usual the best quality all wool e > ar > fit to, Business Suits, 1 Black Frock Coats Black Doe Pants and Vest. Linen Coats, Dusters, and The Latest Style Fine Silk Hats Straw, Panama and Cloth Hats u-,/7 1 • Negligee Shirts, Collars Neck Tic,.?! "• penders, Under Shirts and Draws™ J 'o ,l:a ' v iis English Halt Hose. Over Alls, Over Shim, r kerchiefs, Ladies Fine Mcrocco Travel!' w In fact everything usually found in 'p?jL%P. I Gentleman s Furnishing Store. My m ,,, -• Gooda at a fair price are cheaper than Door J? " price. All goods sold at one price, no ulS? I teasing to make an offer, hut every one l aW same goods at the same price, whiCr,., te bottom of the market. All ,„■] marked down to the gold base and will be sold sacri fice. If you want good' goods at a fair price go to EDDY S, ' where yon will find him ready to show his goods and sell them too at the lowest fi„ ure to correspond with Gold Bear in mind the place to buy good, well made ™ , Clothing is at R. W. EDDY*, Towanda, Jan. 7, 1865. £JLOTHING I CLOTHINGT BEADY MADE AND MADE TO ORDEB J. M. COLLINS, lat door Sooth of Codding 4 Russell's, has i from Sew York a large and atractive assortmentT^ NEW WINTER CLOTHING. stock comprises every article worn by mea u4 PILOT AND BEAVER OVERCOAIh Ktvr IIY BUSINESS SUITS OF ALL COATS, PANTS. VESTS COLLARS,N'K TIES, WRAP ' • ERS, DRAWEES Ac" GENTS FURNISHING GOO D£ Of every description. Eapecial attention is called to our stock of CASS I MERES AND VESTI.V,, Which we will make up to order on short notice A nice line of Fancy Cassimers for Pant, and r-..- Latest style Hats and Caps. Gents Fur Collars. Cutting done to order on short notice. Bear in mind if you wish to buy Clothing CBM' and as good as represented, call at Terms Cash. COLL'W Towanda, Dec. 7. 1865. CHEAPNESS, STYLE AND BEAUTY NOW IS YOKR TIME TO YOUR CLOTHING CHEAY AT YOUR OWN PBICK PROCLAIM IT TO THE PEOPLE, Juat received—a large stock of Fall and Winter C olt ingat J. CORN'S Eimira Branch Clothing Store Ht Says coolly, boldlv and deliberately, that be tak-- . toremost of the Clothing Merchants ot Towanda Eigtheen hundred and sixty-one has come, wdtti light and beauty of Spring shines upon as, with V i radiant splendor. I shall continue to sell Clothing • Cash, cheaper than any other man, as my.goodsa.f i bought cheap for cash, and they will be sold cheap Li cash. My goods are all manufactured in Eimira, therefore I can warrant them well made. Enough for me to MI have everything in the line of CLOTHING, GENTS FURNISHING GOODS. Hals CAPS, AC., AC. That is kept in any other Store in town. Thia is a free country ; therefore it is free for ah si their trading where they can do the best, regard'. r* i the croas and sour looks of old fogy merchants. 1 inwi you to come and see me—country as well as the ci;ju invited—every person, rich or poor, high or low, hoi. ree are invited to call. At JOHN SHLAM'S Clothing Store, next dour inn.' Mercur's Dry Goods Store, Main Street, Towanos ft. N. B.—We wish to be understood, that we are cot ton undersold by any man, or combination of men. 4V No charge for showing our Goods. Towanda. March 12.1862. J. COBS. QREAT REDUCTION 7 In prices of SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING For Men and Boys wear. Most of these goods are manufactured Expressly! OUR TRADE. Having just returned from the Eastern and Wester: Markets with one of the LARGEST STOCKS EVER OFFERED We solicit an early call and examination ot oar • sortment, which cannot be beat in in price, STYLE AND QUALITY. Our stock of HATS are ot the latest style, also Urge i assortment of ; FURNISHING GOODS, ' WHITE & SPANISH LINEN SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, SUSPENDED GLOVES, HANDKERCHIEF? WRAPPERS, DRAWERS, SHIRT BOSOMS, LINEN & PAPER CUFFS, 4C Which will be sold at low prices. Those wishing to buy, will find it to their adtaa* to call betore buying elsewhere. Remember the pj- , SOLOMON A SOY No. 2, Patton BiocX | Towanda, May 1, '66. J JEFF DAVIS ESCAPED! How many hearts will burn with indignation oo ing this announcement. But we counsel your feelings ol indignation for a tuture period, w , though this arch traitor has escaped being hung or -■ the Public are requested to call at WARNER'S JEWELRY STORE, And examine his splendid stock of Watches ry of the latest designs and elaborate finish, w - 1 being sold at VERY LOW PRICES. He also keeps the celebrated Seth Thomas American and Swiss Watches. Other articles kept in a store of this kind. Remember the p'* ; ' ' " ton's Bio k. N. B.—Watches, Clocks and Je* e r paired and warranted. „.. C d A. M. WAB>®- Towanda, June 20,1866.—Cm.p. £JARRIAGES, WAGONS, SLEIGH" 1 THE OLD ESTABLISHMENT STILL IN OPERd' S FELLOWS, CRANDALI. 4 CO., Successors to Reynolds, Fellows 4 Co., are now and are prepared to furnish on short notice, Carriages and S eighs, ot all descriptions and ot -A test and most approved style, and of the best m at the old stand opposite the Union House, in tJ tral part of Alba Borough, Bradford County, 1 ■ The public are assured that the reputation in has acquired during the last six years under tn t intendence of J . H. Fellows, will be more ma tained, as he will superintend the work as " e . ce a . i having long been and having had much esperic - Carriage and Sleigb Buildei, would assure m * 4 ge that no pains will be spared by the above urin Th Di: „. the establishment worthy of their patronage- D . as one of the old firm for the patronage thus ded, we hope to merit a continuance of tne-sam • bja . N. B.—We, the undersigned, being pruc'' ll-1 ' joes ics, can manufacture and offer to the P a "''h. inWB. that will defy competition. JAMES J \'UAIA, ARM Borough, April 15,1885. !?•
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