Shortening the Winters. It will soon bo time fur the fartners to p-.t into practical operation the following Miggestious in regard to making a long winter short, which we take' from our con i mporary, TVie (Cultivator and Country Gen- Human. Indeed many of them who are not y t prepared with suitable shelters and oth erwise for winter, cannot begin to soon. We often hear complaints of the length of our northern winters. Farmers who can not turn their; cattle to 'pasture until the middle of May, and who have to begin fod dering them by the middle of November at the iatest, sometimes look with envy at the condition of those farther south, wherejsev < ral weeks are gained at each end of the winter season. It would jbe much better it, instead of these vain regrets,they would determine to manufacture or modify circum stances to suit their wishes and purposes. There are several ways in which this may be profitably done. 1. Several weeks are often lost early in spring in waiting for the soil to become dry. 'l'.iis is a great waste i f valuable time,at a I niod when every day is of much import une. . This waste can be well appreciated, but there is another loss of a formidable character, of the heat which should warm me soil, but which goes merely to evapo rate the water. The surplus water in one 1 > •< >t in depth of soil often amounts in spring to three inches—equal to more than three thousand cubic leet per acre. In uudrain ed land most of this passes off by the slow process of evaporation, carrying off a vast quantity of heat which otherwise should go to warm the soil. The amount of heat thus I. -t may be better appreciated by stating liiat it is equal to that afforded by the burn ing of twelve cords of the best seasoned w Mid,and with no escape or waste of heat.* Kvery water-soaked ten acre lot, therefore, must require all the heat that could be de nvi d from 120 cords of the best fuel—over !,2UO cords for each 100 acre farm,to evap orate its surplus water in spring. Good and regular tile-draining will carry off this surplus water in three days—after which, all the heat of the sun will go towards warming the soil. We have had occasion tlie past spring to observe the difference between the condition of a well drained,but naturally heavy soil,and an adjoining piece remaining undrained. The first was in fine condition for working in less than a week alter it was thawed. It was necessary to wait nearly one month before the other could be plowed, and even then it was cold and clammy. It will therefore be safe to say that at least three weeks are gained in the length of the season by nuderdraining heavy soils. 2. We scarcely need allude to the great mitigation of the severity of winter on all domestic animals by providing good shel ter. When we have contrasted the condi tion of those animals which enjoy warm stables and tight sheds, and are protected by tall screens of evergreens surrounding the yard, with those which are foddered 'rum stacks in open fields, we do not won der that the owners of the latter complain of the long and severe northern winters. 3. The same class of managers complain of the slow growth of their pastures in spring, and find that they are unable to turn out their animals from the barn-yard until the middle o! May,or even later. They could easily gain from one to two weeks by providing better and richer pastures— that is,by seeding down heavily with grass on laud which lias been well manured, or by top dressing old grass fields, and espe cially by protecting the plants which form th<' sod from the action of cold winds in winter. This may be effected by top-dres sing with coarse manure in autumn, by a thin and even coating of refuse straw, and es] ecially by not allowing the grass to bt closely grazed on the approach of winter. Any one may satisfy himself on this poinl by observing the rich and heavy growth ol < ally grass in fence corners, and in othei sheltered or enriched spots while open pas lines have scarcely begun to turn green. 4. Belts of evergreens, on the more ex posed lands, will do much towards lessen nig the clle-cts of sweeping winter winds,te protect herbage and cause it to grow latei in autumn, and come on earlier in spring An eminent llorist once remarked that many tender plants, commonly requiring the pro tectiou of a green house in winter, would survive, without in jury,if planted in woods where the shelter from winds, and the eov enng afforded by leaves, nearly prevented the ground from freezing. The same effect although in less degree,is afforded by occa sional timber belts across farms. o. Dairymen, who are unable to rnakt other than poor white butter in winter, and but little of it, and who complain of wintei an unpropitious season, may overcome much of the difficulty by a good supply ol carrots, turnips, beets, Ac, which will ena- I le the good manager to manufacture as rich butter in winter as at other seas us ol the year. An observance of the foregoing five par ticulars, namely, underdiaining, shelter, en tidied pasture lands, timber belts, and a good • upply of succulent food for cows, as web, perhaps, as some other poin's of good management, will reduce the effects of the severity of our northern winters, tu an amount equal to at least three degrees ol latitude, and sometimes much more. Let them be carefully weighed and adopted in practice.— Country Gentleman. DOTTED MEATS. —It sometimes happens to the ladies, from some unforeseen circum stances, that large quantities of cooked meats, prepared for a party which did not come off', perhaps, remain on hand, which are measurably lost. Such should be pot t< d. Cut the meat from the bone and chop fine, and season high with salt and pepper, cloves and cinnamon. Moisten with viuc gar, wine, brandy,cider and Worcestershire sauce, or melted butter, according to the kind of meat or to suit your own taste.— Then pack it tight in a stone jar, and cover with about a quarter of an inch of melted butter. It will keep for months,and always afford a ready and excellent dish fur the ta ble. SUET BiscciT.--Stir soft cold water and w heat meal together, making a batter a trifle thicker than for common griddle cakes, these are better baked in the east-iron bread pans. The pans should be heated be fore the cups are filled. Fill the cups full and place in the oven. This variety of unleavened bread need not have any time or strength given to it in kneading or stirring,except for the purpose of mixing the ingredients evenly together. They require a hot oven and need from 15 to 2."> minutes. They may be eaten with impunity when warm. DEI en F RUT.— It is said that a little sasa 'l as bark sprinkled in with driyd fruit when jut away, say a handful to a bushel, will -' i-p jt from worms three or four years. Jg .*** China or GUM-M Ware is neatly M- o/i ly Oii iabd by < orneiitiiig the ' ■ : edge* wit/, el.i-tiy cum while Insurance. moWANDA INSURANCE AGENCY. H. B. M'KEAN Agent tor tlie following well known a*d -eliiole Insur ance Companies : NEW ENGLAND INSURANCE Co.— Hartford, Conn. A SETTS "244.07$ 15 KENSINGTON INSURANCE CO. — Philadelphia. WYOMING INSURANCE COMPANY. Wilkes-Barre, I'enn'a. Capital and Sut*p!us $150,000 ASSETS• Stock not called in ..... $50,000 Bills receivable 40,0i>0 U. S. 5-20 Bonds ...... 25,000 Temporary and call Loans .... 6.000 105 shares Wyoming Bank Stock - - - 50 shares First Nat. Bank at Wilkes-Bnrre, - 5,000 70 •' Sec. •' " " - 7,000 46 shares Wilks-Burre Bridge Stock - • 2,580 Reai Estate 1,519 Judgments 102 Due 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, Cbas. Porrancc, Wm. S.Ross, G.M. Harding. G. M. HOLLENBACK, President. L. 1). SHOEMAKER, Vice-President. 12. C- SMITH , Sec'y. H. B. M'KEAN. Agent, Towanda, Pa. LUZERNE INSURANCE AGENCY. .ETNA INSURANCE Co— Hartford, A SSETS $3,000,000 FULTON INSURANCE Co.—New York, CASH * "METROPOLITAN INSURANCE CO., * A CAPITAL $1 ,4000,000 ROYAL INSURANCE CO., CAPITAL $10,000,000 LIVERPOOL A LONDON INS. CO., CAPITA! $5 ,000,000 LIFE INSURINCE—CONNECTICUT MUTUAL. ASSETS $5,000,000 Ac" Policies issued for the .Etna, Fulton aud Metro politan, and Orders received for Insurance upon favora ble terms. R. C. .-MITH, Agent, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. H. B. M'KEAN, Agent, for the above Companies at Towanda, Pa. HOMER CAMP, Agent, Camptowu, Pa. Sept. 4, '65. FIRE, LIFE, and ACCIDENTAL INSUR ANCE. CAPITAL REPRESENTED OVER SEVENTEEN MILLION DOLLARS! C. S. RUSSELL, Agent, roil THE FOLLOWING NAMED RELIABLE COMPANYS : GIKARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY ) Philadelphia, j Capital and surplus, over $350,000 HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, I Of New-York. j Capital and surplus, over $3,750,000 INSURANCE COMEASY OF NORTH AMERICA, ) Philadelphia. | Capital and surplus, over $1,700,000 MANHATTAN INSURANCE COMPANY, I Of New-York. j Capital and surplus, over $900,000 ENTERPRISE INSURANCE COMPANY, I Of Philadelphia. f Capital aud surplus, over $350,000 AKTIC INSURANCE COMPANV, ) Of New- York. J Capital and surplus, over $750,000 PUTNAM INSURANCE COMPANY, I Of Hartford, Conn. J Capital and surplus, over $704,000 MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, I Of New- York. ) Capital and surplus,over $8,000,000 TRAVELLERS INSURANCE COMPANY, I Of Hartford, Conn. f 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 aud expense.of going elsewhere tor settlement. *" Office at the Hurdwhere Store of Codding A Russell C. 8. RUSSELL. Towanda, Feb..", 1866.- tf rjpOWANDA INSURANCE AGENCY! Policies issued,Jl.osscs adjusted and promptly paid, by H. P.. MICE AN, Agent, Of the following well known aud reliable Companies. OQice Montanye's Block. Aggregate Amount of Capital, $17,000,000 JEBTNA INSURANCE COMPANY, ) Hartford, Conn., J Capital $4,000,000 NIAGARA INSURANCE COMPANY, ) .Vert- York, ( Capital $1,246,000 NEW ENGLANO INSURANCE COMPANY. i Hartjoi d, ( en 71., f Capital $200,000 W YOMINU INSURANCE COMPANY, ) Wilkes-Banc, Pa., j Capital $150,000 NORTH AMERICAN TRANSIT INSURANCE CO., ) (Accidental) ,- Philadelphia, ) Capital $500,000 CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., I Hartford, Conn., ( Capital $10,000,000 KENSINTON FIRE INSURANCE CO., ) Philadelphia, ) Capital $300,000 Towanda, Feb. 20, I*66—tf rr II E INSURANCE COMPANY OF I NORTH AMERICA. Office No. 242 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. This Company are now prosecuting the bu-incss of Insurance from loss or damage by FIRE on Buildings, Merchandise, Furniture, Ac., throughout the State of Pennsylvania, on liberal terms .for long or short periods; or permanently of Buildings, by a deposit of Premium. lie: prompt payment of claims for losses during tbe period of nearly 70 years that the Company has been in esistenoe. entitle- them to the confidence of the public. DIRECTORS.— Arthur G. Coffin, Samuel W. Jones, John A Brown, Charles Taylor, Ambrose White, Jno. R.NcfT, Richard i>. Wood, Wm. Welsh, Wm. E. Bowen, James N. Dickson, S. Morris Wain, John Mason, Geo. L. Aar rison, Francis 12. Cope, Edward H. Trotter, Edward S. Clarke, Wm. Cuminings. ARTHUR G. COFFIN, Pres'nt. < • RUSSELL, Agent, Towanda. IT* AIIM Kl2 SMI T(' AL I' 11 1K IN SI'RAN'CE COMPANY OF MIDDLE PENNSYLVANIA, Office in Danville, Montour County, Penn'a. Capital .... $357,000 00 Tbe Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Mid die Pennsylvania was incorporated by the Pennsylvania Legislature, in the year lss'J, 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,lnsurance of Country property only, the low rates charged for Insurance .and the prompt payment of losses are deemed a sufficient recommendation of the Farmers Mutual Eire Insurance Company of Middle Pennsylva nia, to ill owners of safe class country property. P. JOHNSON, Sec'y. WM. FULMKR, I'rcs t. C. M. MANVILLE. March 5, '66. Agent, Towanda, Pa. JJXIOX CARRIAGE SIIOP, AT ALBA, PENN'A. The undersigned respectfully informs the citizens of Western Bradford that he his 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 Buggys, both top and < ; en. 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 [.urring the best timber, and the most substantial ma terials . He intends that the work turned out at his shop for style, durability and cheapness, .-hall 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 McINTYRE, . i, Iliad:..rd County, Pa.. Feb. 2u, 1*66 -ly r U T H E R ' S M ILLS, BURLINGTON, PA. The proprietor, having rebuilt bis Flouring Mill in Bur lington. and taken pains in selecting articles, aud the most improved machinery, it is now completed in order r or all kinds of Flouiiug. CUSTOM WORK DONE AT SHORT NOTICE. villi cheerful attendants, who will see to your wants in food oi icr and with general satisfaction. WCish paid for Grain. April 17,1866. EOSWELL LUTHER. ' Cj art roare. ITARDWARK. GODDING & RUSSELL | 11AVK A LARGE AND WELL SELECTED >TOCK OE GOODS, 1 To which additions are daily being mude, which they ofler cheap for Cash. A large assortment of COOKING STOVES, Among the many desirable and beautiful patterns is the CELECRATKD AMERICAN This beautiful stove is unsurpassed for economy in fuel; is a perfect baker: is the best COOK STOVE in the market. Among their heating Stoves may be found j a great variety suitable for every place where stoves are used. STOVE PIPE AND SHEET IRON WORK. Always on hand and made to order. TINWARE, A large stock manufactured from the very best material and by experienced workmen. A very ful n IRON, NIALS AND STEEL, At New York prices. HOUSE AND CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS, TOOLS FOR THE FARMER, Tools lor 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, BKITTANNIA AND PLATED WARE, Pumps, Lend Pipe, < kain Pumps, Water Pipes, Grindstones and fir lures, 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. jSF OUR GOODS have been purchased on the pay down system and will be sold fur READY PAY. JOHN A. CODDING, ) CODDING & RUSSELL, c. S. BU36BLL. J Towanda, March 10,1803. JYJARSHAL RFCT HERS A CO., DRALKKS IN H A 11 D W A R E ! TIN, COPPER, SHEET IRON, AND HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, ' TO WAND A, PENNA. Store one door south of the Post Office. R. T. MARSHALL. W. K. MARSHALL. M.M. MERCCP. I MARSHALL BROTHERS k CO., Wish to call the attention of the public to their new Stock of HARDWARE, FARMING IMPLTMENTS, 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 lor the lowest Cash price. Also, a fiine assortment of KEROSENE LAMPS of every style and pattern to suit the public,. Lamps repaired and changed from Oil and Fluid -o 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 '2O, 1805. J3f)otograpl)s. g OMETHING NE W A T GEORGE H. WOOD'S PIIOTOC RAP H IC GALI, ER Y , TOWANDA, TA. He has the pleasure of informing his old friends and patrons, that lie is now prepared to make the new and beautiful style of GE M FEItROT YPE S , mounted on cards very cheap. Also. Mclainotypcs for Lockets, Cases, or Frames, as well as all kinds ot P II 0 T 0 G R A P II s AS BEFORE IN T H BEST ST Y L E OF ART. Views taken of Honses on short notice. C 0 P Y IN G D 0 X E T 0 0RI) E R In a few days. AL L WO R K WARRA NTE D . Albums kept on hand and will be sold cheap. G. H. WOOD. Dec. C, 1861. pIIOTOG RAP n I C GALL ER Y 1). W. HUGHES Informs the public that he has removed his Photograph ic Gallery, to Montanye's lot, east jidc 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, lor sale. Being now prepared to take Likenesses in the best manner, he is confident that he can give satisfaction to all who may call. Towauda, April 3; 1566. JT E W PLANING MILL. The undersigned having hnilt a ;!arge and commodious Mill in the Borough of Towanda, and tilled it with fthe most modern and improved machinery, lor the manufac ture of WINDOW SASH, A- BLINDS, are prepared to fill orders, whether large or small, upon the shortest notice. W c have also a large variety ot MOULDINGS, of the latest style and pattern, which we can furnish much cheaper than they can be worked by hand. PLANING, TONGUEING, GROVEING, AND SCROLL SAWING, and all other work pertaining to Joinery, will be done to suit our customers. Persons building, and not. living more tlian 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 ot 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 HEMLOCK LUMBER delivered at our lumber yard. Come and see us, or i! yon can't come, write. L. B. DODGERS A CO. Towanda, Feb. 8, 1864. gE W I X" G MAI! II INE 8 ! Having taken the Agency of the two be.it Machines yet made. WHEELER k WILSON, AND SINGER. We are now ready to supply all. WMACHINES SOLD AT NEW YORK PRICES"** *#" No mistake— the above makes auk tue best -** *S~ i lie wotk of these Machines is alike ou both sides and will nut ravel, just come and try it."** *ST" Silks, Thread, Oil, Soap, Needles, Oil Cans, Needle Cases, and extras kept on hand at our i-tore ."** *WWe sell the thing that always pleases.-** Call and see our samples and get our prices. „ „ WIOKHAM A BLACK, Nov. 20, 1865. Towanda, Pa. WARD HOUSE, TOWANDA,' PENN'A On Main Street, near the Court House. 0.1.8, 1800. C. T. SMITH, Proprietor. NITSTELLANCOUS. FJ 1 0 PRU IT GEO WE R ST~ P. B. SHELDON'S ' PAT EN T COM P 0 SITI 0 N I Destroying Honrs .tnJ other Insects that Infest Droit and Ornamental Trees. After twelve years' experience and experiment in., the subscriber takes pleasure in introducing to the puc lie this valuable composition, which has been thorough tested, and is rev mmended by popular nurserymen. The highly concentrated fertilizing properties ofjthe ingredients (being composed entirely ol Sulphates and Alkalies) makes it an inestimable and almost indispen sible acquisition to the Parmer and Pruit Grower. It effectually exterminates the Borer, it relieves the tree of all rough bark and moss, leaving a smooth, healthy, green surlace, and in every way promoting a vigorous and healthy growth to the tree. We, the undersigned, have examined fruit trees that hive la-en treated with P. B. Sheldon's Composition,and take pic sure in saying that the effect is most apparent alio wcudi ilul, and believe it to be a very valuable dis 1-oveiy, and would recommend it to all cultivators of fruit aud Iruit trees. We would further state, th at we are personally acquainted with P. B. Sheldon and know him to be a man ol unquestionable integrity. A. Chapiu, Piattsburg, S. B. Howe, l'enri Yan, Albigeuse Waldo, " Chauiicey Gillett, Pultcncy, H. U. Poskett, " J. T. Upson, Huron, Wm. B.Pratt, " Hiram Sheldon, " George Ardell, " I>. 1). Gregory, Prattsburg, J. L. McCarrick, " J. H. Hotchkiu, " J. B.Johnson, Naples, Hon. Wm. B. Boyd, " (all of State of N. \ .) W.W. Lewis, Indianapolis. tOr Individual, Town. County and State Bights for sale. Send for Circular. Address P. B. SHELDON, Prattsburg. N. Y. S. B. HOWE, Peun Yan, N. Y., Agent lor Pennsylva nia. CAUTION.—Some persons bus been disposed to im pose upon the public some worthless preparation pur porting to be edstructive to Borers and other Jusects and selling it to farmers at all kinds of prices, .with a view to mislead the pubiic by having.popular nurserymen's names attached thereto. The public is to understand that there is not, nor never has been any Composition that ever proved successful but P. B. Sheldon's Patent Composition, as abundance of living witnesses can tes tily, aud it will pay any party or parties desiring an in test therein to go to Prattsburg, Steuben County, N. Y., and witness the astonishing effects it has produced in the last live years. Any infringement on said Patent either in material or application will be rigedly in forced. Oct I, 1866.—2w Q. 0 0 I> II A 11 G A I N S AT WICK II A M A BLAO K\S , Wishing to close out our stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, GROCERIES, HATS AND CAPS, HARDWARE, AND BOOKS, We are now ottering them at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. This is no humbug. We are hound 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,L^GG. D LOOD & CO., still Manufacture the best DORS E P 0 W E R S , The Best THRESHERS AND CLEANERS, Also, THRESHERS ANI) SEPARATORS, FANNING MILLS, Ac., A-., Ac. All of which we furnish at the Lowest Prices. CALL AND SEE, AT TIIK NEW SHOP. Athens, I'a., Aug. 10, IS6G.—tf. AGENTS WANTED FOR THE PIC TORI A L BOOK OF ANECDOTES AND INCIDENTS OF TIIE REBELLION. There is a certain portion of the war that will never go into the regular histories , nor be embodied in ro mance or poetry, which is a very real part of it, and will, it preserved, convey to succeeding generation a better idea of the s ait of the conflict thin many di v reports or careful narratives ol event-, and this pit may bo called th gossip, the fun, the pathos of the war. This illustrates the character ol the leaders, the hu u ,r of the soldiers, the devotion of women, the bravery ol men, the pluck ot on. heioes, the romance aud hard lnps of the.service. The volume is pr lusely illustrated with over 300 en gravings by tli - first artists, which are null 1/ beautiful; woitby..t examination as specimens of the" art. M uiy of them are set into the body of the text, after the pop ular style of Lossing's I'ictoria Field Book of the Rev olution. The book's contents include reminiscences of camp, picket, spy, s out, bivouac, siege and batt le-tield adventures; thrilling teats of bravery, wit, drollery, comical and ludicrous adventures, dtc., etc. Amusement as well 4s instruction mi . be lound in every page as graphic detail, brilliant wit, and authen tic history, are skill fully interwoven in this work of literary art. This work sells itself. The people are tired of dry details and partisan works, and want something humor ous, romantic and startling. Our ageuts are making fr >m iloo to S2OO per month, clear of all expense-;. Send for circulars, giving full particulars, and see our terms and proof of the above assertion. Address, NATIONAL PUBLISHING CO., Oct. 2, 66-4t .-,07 Mino. St., Phiiadclpbi 1. Pa. (J U N S HOP! GUNS, RIFLES AND PISTOLS. J. V. GKIGKR, would respectfully inform the publi c that he has opened his GUN SHOP On the north side of the Public Square, near the Court House, where may be found Double and Single Barreled Guns, Rifles, Revolvers, Pistols, Cartridges, Ac. Keys fitted to Doors, Trunks and Padlocks. Particular attention given to repairing, aud all work warranted. J. V. GEIGER. Towarida, Aug. 2G, 1366.—6 m . AM ERICAN HOTEL, TOIVANDT, PA., Having purchased this well known Hotel 011 Bridge Street, 1 have refurnished and refitted it with every convenience for the accommodation of all who may pat ronize mc. No pains will be spared to make ail pleas ant and agreeable. J. S. PATTERSON . Prop. _May 3, '66.—tf. POCKET CUTTLERY LOWER THAN A at any other establishment in town, at the NEWS ROOM. Drugs anb iHcfoictnee. YYN. POSTER'S OLD DRUG STORE. Already admitted to be The safest nod most approved DRUG HOUSE IN :'i iRTHERN PENNSYLVANIA, WITH Anu.stabli.shed reputation for keeping the best medicine UNEQUALLED In its facilities and apparatus for compounding and pre paring MEDICINE AND PRESCRIPTIONS,. Conducted by thoroughly competent persons, whodt vo the most carete I 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 HOLE SALE AND RETAIL, ALL ARTICLES WARRANTED AS REPRESENTED. By recent arrangements with the Manufacturers, Impor ters or First Holders of Goods audCash Purcha ses,the prices will always be attkelow est point for Prime Goods. LOWER FIGURES THAN EVER IN PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, GLASS, DRUGS AND DYK-STUFFB. Everything in this extensive stock will be sold Chenfor Cash ! PRICES REDUCED, VIZ: OP SOAPS, PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, COMBS. POCKET KNIVKS AND RAZORS, L AMPS A N I) M A TE RI AL 8 FOR la IOH T. TRUSSES k SUPPORTERS, WINES AND LIQUORS, ONLY FOR MEDICINE. TORACCO AND SNUFF. ALL THE POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES, Tft'Tll, SKIN AND HAIR I'REI'AKATIONB, FANCY ARTICLES OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, Eclectic, Botanic and J lonar.ojia thic Medicines Spices, Hint Seed, Lamp Shades and Hardi n 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! DR. PORTER'S ALCOHOL! DR. PORTER'S BURNING FLUID 1 Are Fresh, daily prepared, and unrivalled by any in the Market. D 1! . PO I; TEE'S PI!E PA RATIONS FOR FAMILY USK. Known as Safe and Reliable Remedies .are warranted fo what they are intended to give satisfaction, viz : Dr Porter's Pectoral Syrup price 30 cents Dr Porter's Family Embrocation •' 35 " Dr I'orter'.-, Tonic Eiixer " 100 " Dr Porter's Worm Syrup " 50 " Dr Porter's Cemp. Syr. Hypophosphitcs.. " 100 " Dr Porter's Uterine Tonic " 150 " Dr Porter's Blackberry Balsam " 3 " Dr Porter's Tooth Ache Drops " 25 " Dr Porters Cephalic Snuff. " 25 " Dr Porter's Tooth Powder •' 50 " Dr Porters Tricogene " 50 " Dr Porter's Trioophile " 50 " Dr Porter's Shampoo " 59 < Dr Porter's Horse and Cattle Lotion " 50 " Dr Porter's Horse and Cattle Powder " 35 " Dr Porter's Bed Bug Poison 3.-, • • Dr Porter s Black ink < 25 '• Dr Porter's Cleansing Fluid " 374 Dr Porter's Rat and Mice Poison " 35 • Dr Porter's Citrate Magnesia " 35 •< Dr Porter's Worm Wafers •• 35 <■ MEDICAL ADVii'F GIVEN GRATUITOUSLY AT THE OFFICE. Charging only for Medicine. •*" Thankful for : . -> '! • ..-r:il j Aronage would respect fully announce to hi- friends and the public thatuo pain shall be snared to satisfy and merit the continuance of theircontidence and patronage.ai the C A S 11 D If U G -TORE! Corner of Main and Pinestreeta. insurance. rr IFE ;KTXA AND THE FOKTLAND .ETNA INSURANCE COMPANY, li.ARTi-'ORD, CONN. ASSETS , J ULY 1 , 18G 0 . C.i.-h on hand in bank and with Agents...# 257,320 00 United States stock. ...' *13.277 25 Real estate, unencumbered 90,359 05 State Stocks 197.ti00 00 New York Bank S'ocks s;;i 170 on Hartford Bank Stw ks 270,810 00 Mucellabeons Bank Stocks 139500 00 Railroad Stocks,etc .... 273,067 50 Mortgage Bonds, City County ,v r. i:....'. i,oil|t3B 60 Total $1,075,430 :,5 L I A DILI T I K S . Losses unadjusted and not due $221,23(1 35 Net, $3,854,594 20. Income lor last year (net) $2,933,399 91 Or a da ily income of say $9,300. losses and Expenses lor same time $2,541,394 39 Total Losses paid in 47 years $19,127,410 uo 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 /Etna Policies on pro perty destroyed or damaged is #.u1,*54, on which sal vage will be about 5 per cent. Our total loss will not vary much from #200,000, and is being promptly adjust ed and paid. 1 his sum is 5 percent, upon the assets, a figure but . lightly exceeding our government and state taxes paid last year, or a 1 roportion equal to a SSOOO loss lor a company ot SIOO,OOO assets. The necessity for insurance and Ihe value of the wealthy, strong corporations, is forcibly illustrated by this lire Several weak Insurance Companies are des troyed. Portland Fas a population of 35,000; I was handsomely buiit, mostly tine inlek er stoss structures —protected and screened with np raids of 3000 shade trees—bounded on three sides by water—indeed, liter ally, almost rising from the "ccau--and with a good steam fire department— yet it has $10,000,000 of prop erty consumed in a few h mrs—up >ll a holiday when its people are least occupied-from the very insignificant cause of a contemptible fire cracker. Ucmen-.'-er the tnilling origin ot fires that sweep away m a lew hours the linings ot years. Consider your best interests and give the .Etna agent a call it you need proper Insurance security. Policies issued at lair term-. If. B. McKEAN, Agent. Towanda, Aug. 11, lsou. OnitcGtm ipWENTY-FIYE YEARS EXPERIENCE X IN DENT ISTRY. I. S. SMITH, M. D., wonbl re spect fully inform the inhabitant.-, of Bradford County that he is permsnantiy located in Waverly, N.Y., where he has been in the practice ot lii- profa sion for the past four years. He would say that from his loug andsno -1 ■ sful practice ot 25 years duration, lie is familiar with a!! the different styles of work done in any anil all Den tal e iatilishmenls in-city or country, and i* befeer pre pared than any other Dental operator in the vici-.itv to do woik the best adapted to the many ami different cases that presi i.t themselves oitentimes to the Dentist, as he understands the art ot making his owu artificial teeth, and has facilities lor doing the same. To those requiring under sets of teeth he would call attention to his new kind ot work which consists ol porcelain (or both plate and teeth, and forming a continuous gum. It is more durable, morenaturai in appearance, and much better adapted to the gum than any other kind of work. Those in need of the same ire invited to call and exam ine specimens. Teeth tilled to last for years and often t mes for lite. Chiorofoi m, ether, and "ffitnm* oxide" administered with perl, ct sjlety. as over lour hundred patient - withiu the last lour years can testitv. 1 will be in Towanda from the 15th to 30th of every month, at the office o> W.K. TAYLOR, (formerly oc cupied by Dr. O. H. Wc wbulf ) Having made arrange ments with dr. Taylor, 1 am prepared to do all work in 1 tie very best style, at his office. Nov. 27,1865. yl. IV'- "• WESTON, DENTIST. Office -iA in Patton's Block, over Barstow A Gore's Drug and Chemical Si ors. lj-inilG rPHE OLD BAKERY REVIVED! PETTES k 110YEY, 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 F A MILY GROCERIES, Such as Teas, Sugars, Coffee, Saleratus, Molasses, Syrup, Spices, Ac., Ac., which will be sold as cheap as can be bought iu the borough ot Towanda or elsewhere. GOOD GREEN TEA FOR sl, PER POUND. Kept constantly on hand, BREAD, BUSCUIT, PIES, CAKES, &C.,&C., At the Towanda Bakery. Crackers by the barrel or pound, at the Bakery. PETTES A HOVEY, May 7, -tl. MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS AT COST, i'i at the NEWS ROOM. (£ari>o. IMIOMAS J. INGHAM, ATTOtINE \ . AT LAW, LAPORTE,SuiliVui.Cottulv,Pa. DR .E. 11. M A SON, PU YSICI A V AA I SURGEON ,oHe\e his professional s- ATRIGK A PECK, Attorneys at LAW, Offices :—ln Union Block, Towanda, Pa., formerly occupied by Hon. Wm. Elvvell, and in Patrick's block, Athens, Pa. They may be consulted at cither place. H. W. PATKICK, apll.'S W. A. fWI nil. McKEAN, A TTOBNE YA COUN .• BELLOR AT /.All'. Towanda, Pa. Par ticular attention paid to business in the Orphans' Court. July 20, 1866 HENRY PELT, Attorney at Law, Towan la, Pa. juu27, CO. W H. CARNOCHAN, ATTORNEY T * • A T I.A IV, Troy. Pa. Special attention giveu to collecting claims against the Government for Bounty, Back Pay and Pensions. Office with K. it. Parsons, Esq. June 12,1805. I)WARD OVERTON Jr., Attorney at _Cj Law, Towanda, Pa. Office in Moritanyes Bio k over I-'rost's Store. July 13th, 1886 HENRY A. RECORD, M. I), Physician and Surgeon, having perinanantiy located in To wanda, would respectfully olfi r hi prole—tonal services to the citizens of the place a vioinity. Office, at J. A. Record's Store. Jan. 30, "00. lOHN N. C A LIEF, ATTORNEY A1 LAW, Towanda, Pa. Also, Government Agent or the collection oi Pensions, Back Pay and Bounty. *' No charge unless successful. Office over tin Post Office and News Room. Dec. 1, 1864. OIL STILES, M. D., Phyi -ion A Suryc,,n • Warren Centre, Bradford County, Pa. i Office formerly occupied by Dr. McKee Visits mad* with promptness. Particular attenti n given to tin treatment of Chronic cases, and Diseases incident to fe males and children. Office terms Cash. Dr. Stiles Ls a graduate oi the -'Philadelphia Univer sity of Medicine and Surgery," where lie led tw full courses of Lectures, he also attended the clinic, lectures of the "Bleckley Hospital" tor two winters am j took a special course on Bandaging, operative and mi nor surgery. | Dec. 20, 1 "Co. I?DWARD M E EKS—AUCTIO N EER.— A'A ,\U I. tic . addle- ed t) hint at Sugar Run Brad ford Co., Pa., will receive prompt attention. MayT'ooti EL I'ILST, Painter, Toivanda, 'JL Pa, with 10 years •••ri-u is c .lident he can give the la-st ..'i- cti 'i in Painting. Graising. Stain in-', Glazing, l'apering, Ac. Particular attention paid to Jobbing in the c antry. April ti, 'oO. JaivMiiure. E W ARRAXG EME N T ! A MAMMOTH FURNITURE STORE, IN | TOWANDA, BRADFORD COUNTY, I'ENN'A., WITH REDUCED PXICES. JAM E S 0. FRO S T Would respectfully announce to the people of Brad ford and the adjoining counties, that lie has purchased the Store, on the south side oi the Public Square, tor merly occupied by < HESTER WELLS ; and also the Store on Main sure t, ti.iriu-.rly occupied by J. W.M - uus as a Gr.. try Store, and having ami.- - tea the same, has now the largest and best Furniture Ware Room to be found tliL due ol the > i'y oi N~i w Y< :k. And he would furthermore announce that he has in the same the iarg e-t and best stoi k of Furniture ever offered in this Mar k't, or to he louud in X- iheru I'eunsylvania. to which (-e.stant addition- will he made from Boston, New-York Rochester and various other places to minn-rons to mea ts- u all ot which will be -old a' lower prices than any other dealer >•'- -ale of X- .v York, wiii sell the .-amc I qr. ility of gods. | ,'ly stock eon.-1-ts in part ot MARBLE and WiiOlf TOP CENTRE TABLES, MARBLE and WOOD TOP HALL VI'ANDS, DINING and EXTENSION TABLES CARD TABLES, PIANO STOOLS, BUREAUS, STANDS, BEDSTEADS, Ac., Ac Chairs of every variety and style, as cheap as the cheapest affd good as the best. Enameled Chamber Sets, also Oak, Chestnut and Walnut. Parlor sets in Hair. Cloth, Damask, Moreen, and Reps, at prices which defy competition. Alto EASY CHAIRS, and ROCKERS, CAMP CHAIRS and STOOLS, BOOK RACKS, WHAT NOTS, IRON BEDSTEADS, II AIR and HUSK MATTRESS IS. Children's Carriages, Children's ( ram a.. r UK LOOKING GLASSES, LOOKING GLASS PLATES, PICTURE FRAMES, MOULDINGS, PHOTOGRAPH OVALS, STEEL ENGRAVINGS, CORDS and TASSELS, In fa t everything in the line usually to be ionnd in a first class Futniture Store. I sltali also continue to ra ;n ufa-'ture furniture as usual and warrant the same to give satisfaction. The public arc invited to call and examine for themselves, at the store, on .Main street, to doors south ot Montanyes. My motto is, quick sales and small profits. Beady made Coffins, Burial Cases. Coffin Plates and Handles, together with everything in the line of tut 1 i - taking constantly on hand, with two elegant Hearses.- Funcrals attended within a circuit of 25' miles on reas onable terms. Towanda. Pa., June 20, LS6S. JAMES O. FRO->T. JP URN ITU RE WARE-ROOMS I JAMES MAKINSON announces to the puhlv th : in still continues to manufacture and keep on hand a large assortment oi CABINET FURNITURE, Bureaus, Tables. Bedsteads. Stands, Chain, Ac., ol every deserini.ui which will be made of the best ma ei i als, and iu he most workmanlike manner. 1 invite jhe iuection ot the public to my w'ork, whi shall tic be surpssed in durability,-it any shop in the country, and my prices will be I tnd to he . s low as the time- will admit. Rttady-mude Coffins constantly on hand or tr. tde to ol der. A gooil Hearse will be furnished when desired. Aug. 15, 1805. JJEW FURNITURE STORE ! Having rented the Furniture Ware-rooms formerly oc cupied by i'\ N. Page. Athens, pa., would now say to tie pultons of the old Establishment that I have a com plete Stock of Goods, just received, embracing every thing in the FURNITURE LINE. My goods are new and well selected, and for GOOD GOODS Will not he undersold by any. Call and examine my stock before purchasing. 1 retain the Workmen of the old establishment, and MR. N. I. HART Will have change of the business and Manufacturing, in shott we have the finest Stock ot Goods in oar line west ol New York, 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 T a sac is, Steel Engravings, Oil Cnrtins, Toilet Stands, Work-Boxes, Pictures, Ac. COFFINS AND BURIAL CASES. Our Undertaker's Department will at all times be well supplied with everything in that Hue. Wc have the FINEST HEARSE In this section, not evcepting anything west oi New York, and will attend Funerals within a circuit of Twenty Miles, on reasonable terms. G. H. VOORHIS. N. I. Haiit, Agent. Athens, Jan. 25,1806.—1y ®lotl)ing. G°° b N!:us - wSluoS ;.;n !iK!) Tflli ruiCS OF CLOTH IK,, GONE DOWN WITH <; „ , ~ IV/. m-i „t .. k of good, will m <•- i .. 141 " " nv Bought s-nce the f.'ll of Gold and ti; f. ... winenable him to ' - :. low agureH, ami tin (1. liro-In pr;... • . al *ic stylish, rio i .. In vuxle. 's o *■ |W • ,: ' i guaranteed us sale. My good- r.real THE LATEST FASHION.- Ami equal to the brut . ;ty custom made , As usual the be it quality all wool '" to o Business Suits. Black Frock Coats, Bu k Doe Paata ami Vt ata I.lncn Coats. Du.iters, atd l'urji. The Latest Style I i'.e Silk Hats. , , straw, I'anuina and ( ■■ lb li.it- v, '. • ; lagHgre Bhlrta Collars Neck T'M .. peuders. Under Shirts at.u Drawei I Euglish Hal! 110-e Over Alls, r Shir I ! kerchiefs. Ladies Cine Mcroc o T: ie! ID fact everything usually lound in „ , ■ . Qwuaauri Furnishing store. •< Goods at a fair prices re cheaper ..."' i *f' : price. Ail good- sold at one price, nJ bant ' teasing to make an offer, but <■-, ••'p.; l '* l "" name goods „!. the same prii e, " .. * Bottom of lire market. All < ;.j...' narked down to the gold b.i il( j '*"11 be sold regard k-s, of sa. ri .i-c. It you t.u.jl g'sjti goods at a fair price go to EDM s, where you will tiud him ready to show hi- goods and sell thein tin at the in- - ; ue to cone pond w !h . uiiu.l ttie place to I 1, well I • Clothing is at 11. W. EDDY 'S, next.!to How Towanda, Jan. 7, 1--"3. R- . EDDY /JLOTIIING ! CLOTHING ! I BEADY MADE AND MADE TO ORb. J. M. COLLINS, i lt door South of Codding & Russell'-, has j from New York a large and atnietiv* NEW WINTER CLOTHING. Our slock comprises every article worn ' . . hove, 511 " PILOT AND REAVER OVLRCOA !> . vT ~ 11Y BUSINESS SUITS OF ALI ' COATS, PANTS. vk.VIS, -iuVrV COLLARS, VIC TIES, b p if . ' . Ei;S, DBAWI li- &, OENTS FU R N ISIII N 0 G0 01) s Of every description. j Especial attention is called to our sto-.k of CICIHS. c ASS 1 MER ES AND VMT I Xt; , Whica we will make tip to order on short notice A nice line of Fancy Cassimers f..r Pan't and Coats Latest style Hats and Caps. Gents Fur Collars. Cutting done to order on short notice. Bear in mind if yon wish to hny Clothing CIIF'P and a-go ul an represented, call at Terms C:mh. COLIC.v T iwmnda, in7. i-oi. STYLE AND I,H.\l'iV KOW IS VOEH TIME TO YOUR CLOTHING CHEAY AT YOUR OWN ;.. Fft"CLAIM IT TO THE PE'iCLE, Justreceived—a large stock of Fall nd Wiut r< ing si J . CORN'S ELsrira Bran hi thing St Hays coolly, boldly and deliberately, that he tak .. iuremost of ti. ('iuthi.u Mer o.Tits ol IV.v,. Eigtheen hundred at: sixty-one * lightawdbeauty ot Spring shines upon i.j- : - Ca.-h. chtvi.-r than any other man - my..- I i. a-b. ' t t t warrant I hem •. .•!! n ode. Enough tor :• ■ * •Irate everything in the line u CLOTHING, GENTS KURNIMiI.M, good . t'Ai'-, &C-. AC. That is kept In any other St' r. in loan. • their. adlng ;■ re they e.in do the I ■ -i. regardless o ihe crc o- and s -ur looks n old f >gy •. r .'.antv I invdt yon to come and see me—country as well is the city an invited —every person,rich or poor, i _ . r lev.. ...id ree are invited to - ail. At JOHNSHLAM'S Clothing Store, . toH.a Mercur a Dry -■ Main Street, . . da.!.. s. Wt wi-li I . 1.... ; lidei-iee.i. th.il we .ilt !!• !' K undersold . y... y min, • mlinationof men. W N . ..i- • '.iugosr Goods. Towanda, March 1-'. 1862. J. COBS. |Q RE A T RE D I" C TION In prices of STRING. AND SUMMER CLOTHING, and Boys we.::. Moat of these goods are m.. .of.'.. • -.red Ei; :essly f O U ii TRADE. Huv .gj .-t returned trom the ... : ,rn .al W-: D Maikets with cneo: the LARGEST STOCKS EVER 0! Eli > We. it aa early c.'.l! and ex.. .:i:i it: >n ei ear aortaent, which cannot be he.it in i s STYLE A N 1) Q U A L 1 T 'i Our stock ot lI.VTS are ol the !.:<-! style,■ ->tp assortment of FURNISHING GOODS, WHITE Si. SPANISH LINEN SHI GTS, COLLARS, TIES, SUSPENDED GLOVES, HANDKERCHIEFS WRAPPERS, DRAWEES, SHIRT BOSOMS^ LINEN & PAPER ClTi" ,-0' Which will be - >ld at low prices. Those wishing t J bay, will find it to their nJTantare to rill buiore buying elsewhere, ii--. .vur • the !'•' "• ot SOLOMON i •' Y No. 2. 1 atton'- Hi'"-*• j Toi a i la. May 1. "06. - J EF F DAV I S ESOA I' E I'! How many heart. will barn with i. ligti.it it: ing this announcement. But we counsel J':' 1 . your feelings ot iuuignniion for a future pcria.!■ though tlii- arch traitor has escaped being Uaag or !he l'nbli'* arc requested to call at . WARNER'S JEWELRY STORE, And ex mine hi- splendid stock ot Watelies an i 'o*L ryot the latest designs and elaborate liuish, win-. |J " Iteiug sold at VERY LOW I' ICES. He also keeps tlie eric' rat 1 S. fit Thuat .< <■ American ami Swiaa Watchea. Other artk w kept in a store ol this kind. BraraUr tta pu®. ton's Bio k. N. B.—Watches, Clocks and Awe -.' paired and warranted. .... A. M. WARN. Towanda, June 20. If MS. -6na.p. RIAGES, WAGONS, SLEIGH.- ' THE OLD ESTABLISHMENT FULL IN OPERATION FELLOWS, CRANDALL A CO.. Successors to Reynolds, Fellows & Co., arc n * and are prepari Ito turui.di -m si.- y' neti.e. 'V Carriages ami S eighs, ot ail descriptions and u- test and most approved style, and of t.se ot ' a!i . at the old stand -.j ;• )-.ife the Ihdon lb-- '• '•> tra! part ol AH a Borough. Br.tuiord I <-t • • .. . The puhli- are assured thai the reputat. a * , has a 'quired duri rg tl • last six years under tfc infer, ion,' of J 11. Fell >ws, will be mor "...j.-re !' e taiued, as he w ill superintend tue work as m , . , having long beiuaud h.,viug hadmu-hexi - Carriage and Sleigh Buildei _ woutd '^ab that .10 pains will be sp irrd by the a. .oe ••• i - uan kfal the establishment worthy . r'm .. patronarf a . as one of the old firm for the Y,'\ ded, we hope to merit a cm.t tam • mecktf- N. B.—Wc, the undersigned, bstng tra> -■ ric( - ics.can manuiaeture and offer t ■ the p , O WS, that will defy competition. JAd - , v xuaLl., J (i. MtlKllY Alba Borough, April 15,1866. ')'•