I^rtatttnral.
Rotation of drops-
Buriug the long winter evenings
now upon us, time cannot be better
spout than in a careful study of future
plans and arrangements. Prominent
among these must stand the rotation
of our crops, and as it is impossible
to arrive at a judicious decision with
out having all the conditions of the
case clearly before us,it may perhaps
be space well occupied to present a
condensed resume of the principles
which must of necessity govern us in
the choice of our crops and the order
of their succession.
The great object of a rotation of
crops is stated by high authority to
be the securing of the largest net re
turn,while the capabilities of the land
are at the same time maintained and
increased. This is attained by a ju
dicious selection of the kind of crops
and careful arrangement of their suc
cession. Caird says this selection and
arrangement will be governed by cli
mate, nature of soil, and a local posi
tion. By the latter he refers to mar
ket ; but in this country another
equally important element enters into
the Dature of local position, and that
is the cost of labor, which varies much
more in the different sections of this
country than it does in the different
parts of England.
For the purpose of rotation, crops
may be variously classified. Thus
we have those crops which are grown
chiefly for sale, as wheat and the ce
reals in general. Then we have those
:rops which are grown chiefly for the
purpose of improving the land, such
as turnips and the various crops rais
ed for the purpose of feeding stock.
Another class, consisting of corn, po
tatoes, &c., may be grown partly for
sale and partly for stock raising.—
And although circumstances may
greatly affect the particular plan
adopted, yet it is absolutely necessa
ry that we keep a certain portion of
our land under such cultivation as
will enable'us to improve with its pro- (
duce the remainder of our farm. The !
proportion of land which must be de
voted to this object will obviously
vary with different circumstances.
It is evident that the more we can |
sell off our land without injuring it, j
the better we are off, and the more !
valuable is our farm. It therefore j
follows that if by deeper and more 1
thorough tillage, greater economy of
manures, Ac., we can reduce the rela- <
live amount of land required for the •
production of manure, we increase j
the amount of our sales and our profits, i
Moreover, it is found here,as in many j
similar cases, that to him that hath
shall be given. No crops are ever
removed entirely, and the heavier the
crops, the more will remain behind to
make manure. Hence, if more careful
tillage should enable us to obtain lar
ger yields oi manure making crops, j
that increase of manure would enable
us to obtain larger returns of a more I
directly paying character, and these
latter would in turn add to our ma- I
nnre makiDg resources. The reflex
influence of all this is not always ap
preciated to a sufficient extent, but it j
explains very fully why it is that a
rich farmer gets richer, and a poor
one poorer, with very rapid strides.
Where all the manure could be pur
chased, it might be possible to dis
pense entirely with rotation, and cause
the land year ofter year to produce
the most paying crop, without refer
ence to its effect on the soil, as ma
nure and tillage would abundantly
repair any injury which it might
cause.
But the production of manure is not
the only thing that we must attend
to in order to raise good crops for
sale. Weeds must be kept down,and
the soil must be kept in good condi
tion physically,and this must be done
at the least cost. The latter point
requires attention,because it has been
abundantly proved that successive
crops of the most paying of all farm
produce, wheat—can be raised on the
same land by means of culture alone,
without manure. But we believe that
it has never been maintained that the
crops thus produced equalled iu quan
tity (per acre) those from land pre
viously well cultivated and well ma
nured. No doubt a farm of 100 acres
conducted on this plan, (Smith's or
'full's would produce more wheat than
one managed under good rotation ;
but then this is not the only question,
for as Alderman Mechi well says—
"lt is not the amount of wheat per
acre that determines the profit, but
the cost per bushel." If therefore,un
der a good system of rotation, we
can produce a given amount of wheat
at less cost than by any other mode,
while at the same time the aggregate
of our profits from a given extent of
land is greater —the system of man
agement which enables us to effect
this, is the best one for us. And that
a good system of rotation will enable
us to produce our crops at the lowest
proportionate expense, all experience
lias demonstrated.
ARATOR.
Farmer's Wives.
The reading of essays by the ladies
is one of the exercises which give life
and interest to the meetings of the
Spiingfield (Yt.) Farmers' Club.—
From one of the essays by Mrs. Dan
iel Rice, published in the Vermont
Farmer, we copy the following para
graphs :
"Did you ever think of the amount
of thought requisite to plan three
meals a day for three hundred and
sixty-five days in succession? To
prepare enough and not too much,and
for those living at a distance from
the village, to remember that the
stock of flour, sugar, tea, etc., etc., is
replenished in due time ? Do you
ever think of the multitude of her
cares and duties? She must rise ear
ly to prepare breakfast or oversee it.
Ferhaps there are children to wash,
dress, and feed, or to get ready for
school with their dinners. There is
baking, sweeping, dusting, making
beds, lunch for the men,may be -din
ner and supper to be made ready at
the proper time—the washing,starch
ing, folding and ironing of clothes—
the care of milk, including the mak
ing of butter and cheese—and the in
evitable washing of dishes. In au
tumn there is the additional work of
picking, preserving, canning of fruit,
drying apples, boiling cider, making
apple sauce, with the still more un
pleasant task which falls to her lot
at butchering time. Then there is
haying, harvesting, sheep-shearing,
etc., when more help is needed,bring
ing an increase of her labors. Twice
a year comes house-cleaning. By the '
way, of all the foes a housekeeper has !
to contend with, dirt is the greatest, j
She may gain a complete victory and
think to repose upon her laurels after
her semi-annual engagements—but it
is only temporary. The enemy soon
returns, and even daily skirmishing
does not keep it at bay.
"There is the mending too. Sewing
machines are great blessings, but j
they can't set in a patch or darn the j
stockings. Ido not mention these j
things byway of complaining of worn- j
au's lot in general, or aski g for her
any rights which she does not posses. |
I don't know as there is any remed >
in the present state of the world. It
seems to be one of the evils of life
which must be borne as we bear oth
er ills —but what I do ask is a due
appreciation of the important part
that woman acts, and a concession i
that her labors, mental and physical,
are as great, all things considered,as ;
those of the other sex. Women are
not so childish that a little sympathy
now and then or acknowledgment of
their efforts and sacrifices make them
imagine their case worse than it is.
I tell you, men and husbands, 'lt
doeth good like a medicine,'and many
a poor, crushed, broken-down wife
and mother is dying for want of it."' j
Farmers Economizing Time.
Of all the industrial pursuits in :
which our population are occupied, |
none suffers so materially from mis- |
management and waste of time as I
farming. Almost all other callings J
have an unvaried routine, and the
machinery moves so many hours each j
day, summer or winter,warm or cold, j
Not so with one who cultivates the i
soil. No "ten hour" system can sue- [
ceed on the farm, in the long summer j
days, when every hour counts, and j
when the farmer feels that "time is
money." When the foul weed and
tenacious grasses are doing their ut
most under a hot sun,to dispute with
the cultivated crops, the possession
of the rich soil,when the ripened har
vest and the new-made hay are wait
ing to be housed, the farmer, the suc
cessful farmer, finds the day none too
long "from sun to sun."
He who tills his own acres is, not- j
withstanding, the most independent, I
the most free of any among us. And
this very freedom, may easily, nay
often does, work his failure. If you
go among the farmers in the winter
season, you will find they have plen
ty of leisure. True, they have their
threshing to attend to, their wood to
cut, and perhaps hay to haul home
from distant stacks. But, attend to
these at their convenience,much time
is frittered away in such a manner as
would surely work ruin in any other
pursuit. That the farmer should have
relaxation from his severe labors is
right and proper. And while others
have their recreations mostly in mid
summer, he must take his in winter.
But recreation and reasonable enjoy
ment are no waste of time. What we
refer to is spending the days, whole
days and half days, frequently with
out any forethought or plan, and pro
ducing no tangible result. If any far
mer will make a record at the close
of each day during the winter, of the
probable nett results of the day, he
will be surprised to find how much
he is losing from mere want of fore
thought and plan. We would have
our farmers remember that time is
money, not only in summer but in
winter too.
There is much winter work, on al
most every farm, which should be
performed just as systematically as
the harvests are gathered in summer.
Swamp lands to be cleared up ; no
time but winter is fit for this. Fuel
to be procured and stored until anoth
jer winter. Fencing material to be
prepared and distributed, ready for
the opening spring. Supplies of any,
and all kinds, wherewith to replenish
the manure-heap, the stable and the
pig-sty. There are few farmers where
the materials for the manure and com
post-heap may not be had in abun
dance for the mere hauling ; and eve
ry load will make a return in gold.
These things should be attended to
now, in winter. And they should be
attended to systematically. 01 all oc
cupations,that of the farmer requires
the most rigid adherence to rule ; and
this rule should be made to apply to
all his time, because no other man is
so free to use his time as he pleases.
Let the work be planned out in ad
vance ; planned for fair weather or
foul ; planned so that every day will
tell ; planned with a view to what
will be wanted when the long sum
mer days come again ; planned so
that time may be economized, not
wasted. A 7 . V. Observer.
SHEEP AND Dons.—The report of the
Illinois woolgrowers' convention as
serts that great losses are caused to
sheep-farmers by vagrant dogs :
"There are now probably over 2,-
000,000 sheep in the state,worth prob
ably sß,ooo,ooo,and yielding a return
of about $3,000,000 : but this branch
of industry suffers greatly from the
lavages of dogs and wolves, and its
further increase—if,indeed,it does not
decline—is very much restrained by
the actual loss and fear of loss from
these animals. The Commissioner of
Agriculture estimates that for the
year 1805 the damages resulting from
dogs in the then loyal states, with
their 30,000,000 sheep, was not less
than $3,000,000. Estimating the
damages on our 2,000,000 sheep in
Illinois at the same rate, gives $200,-
000 as our annual direct loss of sheep
killed by dogs. To make the account
full against the dogs, we must also
estimate the cost of their keeping.—
Ohio estimates the number of her
dogs at 500,000. Illinois has, prob
ably, at least as many, which gives
one to about five of our population.
It is cheap to estimate the board of
these dogs at twentj'-five cents each
per week, which makes sl3 yer year.
But call it $lO each per year,and this
| item is then $-">,000,000 for the keep
ing of dogs in the state of Illinois.—
; Your committee believe that the time
| has fully come when a remedy should
jbe applied to this great evil. We be
| lieve that much of the evils resulting
| from dogs can be remedied without
I very seriously trenching upon the ac
knowledged benefits and innocenten
! joyment of these animals. We recom
mend this convention to take some
] decided and efficient action to procure
the passage of a law by the state of
j Illinois imposing a tax of $2 per head
ion male dogs,and $3 on female dogs.
A GEXTI.EMAS asked a friend if he
iever saw a cat-fish. "No," was the re-
I sponse. "but I have seen a rope walk.' 1 !
fHtrthanWir.
|
- I
TPALL AND WINTER GOODS
FOR CASH,
HENRY MERGER & Co.
TOWANDA, PA.,
DEALERS IN
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
DRY GOODS,
DOMESTICS,
WOOLENS,
r
HOSI E R Y
AND
NOTIONS,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
CROCKERY, &C.
Nov. 5, ISCG.
E W ARRI VA L !
W. A. ROCKWELL,
Is now receiving an unusual-large suppply of
GOODS,
Comprising a fashionable assoitment of
DRESS GOODS,
CLOAK INGS,
SHAW J.S,
BREAKFAST CAPES,
HOODS,
EMBROIDERY.
IIOL'.SE FURNISHING GOODS, j
SHEETING,
BATTING,
YARN,
And all descriptions',of
DRY GOODS
For Men and Boys wear,
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, HATS,
CAPS,
BOOTS, SHOES, OF ALL KINDS.
Also a large assortment of
CROCKERY, GLASSWARE,
LAMPS,
LANTERNS, &C,
To be soldjat the lowest rates.
WOODEN WARE,
Of all descriptions, Bird Cages, Indies
Fancy Buckets.
TOYS FOR THE CHILDREN,
To appreciate the great variety, yon must call
and see them.
Perfumery, Jewelry, and ail sorts Knicknacks
GROCERIES
! Of all kinds, Syrups, Molasses, Sugar, at the
lowest market price.
TO THE PUBLIC.
We have purchased these goods at the low
est decline in the market, and feel confident
that I can give utmost satisfaction quality and
prise.
Towanda, Oct. 15, ISS6.
SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE
O SUN— D, W. HUGHES, has fitted up his
car (formerly occupied for a Picture Gallery)
for an Eating Saloon, where he intends to keep
all kinds of Refreshments served up iu the best
style. He has made an arrangement with an
extea-ive Oyster Dealer to farmh him with the
best kind of Oysters directly from Baltimore,
whereby he will be able to furnish parties and
families on the shortest notice. He has always
on hand the best kind of ale, cider and domestic
wines, also segars, candies and nuts of all kinds.
Fanners and others visiting Towanda, will find
■ft? their interes' to cal! at this saloon to get
their njeals, where they can be accommoda ed
with the best of fare at a cheap rate. The high
est price paid tor all kinds of fruit, chesnuts ,4c
Don t forget the place, second door south of '
Beidleman's Block, Towanda, Pa.
Due, 1,
Drugs atiD illcbicines.
yy H. GORE S DRUG STORE .
W. H. H. GOEE, (successor to Barstow A
Gore,) is continuing the business at the old
stand No. 4,Patton's Block, where he is daily <
receiving additions to his Stock from the most
reliable importers and manufacturers respect
fully asks or a libera! share of public patron
age, A large stock of
FRESH DRUGS AND MEDICINES
Has just been received, and we are now pre- j
pared to supply the
WANTS OP THE PUBLIC WITH ARTICLES J
BELONG ISO TO THE TKADE.
P RE WINE- AND LIQUORS,
FOR MEDICAL USE ONLV.
A FULL ASSOBTM SNT OF CONCENTRATED
i BOTANIC, EULECIIC AND HO.MIKPATHIC
MEDICINES.
ALL THE POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES.
FAINTS, OIL, VARNISH,
PA INT AND VAR NISII BRUSH ES,
DYE-STUFFS AND GLASS.
FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES OF EVERY ,
KIND.
TILDEN's ALCOHOLIC AND FLUID EXTRACTS, ,
AI.KALOII) AMD DESMOIDS,
All the Best Trusses,
ABDOMINAL SUPPORTERS,
Shoulder Braces,
BREAST PUMPS, NIPPLE SHELLS, AND
SHIELDS,
Nursing Bottles, Syringes and Catheters,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF RAZORS, STROPS, FOCSET
KNIVES,
| SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS OF LATESTYLB
AND BEST QUALITY.
A large supply Brushes lor the Hat and Hair.
Also for the Teeth and Nails, Tooth Pow
ders and Pastes, Oils, Perfumery,
Soaps, Combs, Hair Dye, Invigor
ate rs, Ac., Kerosene, Kerosene
Lamps, Shades, Chimneys,
Wicks, Ac., all of the
late st styles.
CHOICE CIGARS, TOBACCO AND SNUFF.
t>*r Physicians supplied at reasonable rates,
j Medicines and Prescriptions carefully and ac-
I curately compounded and prepared by compet
j ent persons at all hours ol the day and night,
i Sunday hours from 9 to 10 o'clock in the fore
i noon, to 2in the afternoon.
W. H. H. GORE.
Towanda, Sept. 29, 1566.
(Hlotl)mg.
I
| (jJ-OOD NEWS. REBEL L I 0 N
ENDED!
THE PRICK OF CLOTHING
GONE DOWN WITH GOLD !
The best stock of good, well made Cloth
ing even brought to this market is now open for
inspection at the
STORE OF R. W. EDDY,
Bought since the fall oi Gold and the Rebellion
which will enable him to give his customers the
benelit of ver > low figures, and the decline in
prices. My goads as usual are stylish, and a la
mode. Nb second rate shoddy goods, every
I article guaranteed as represented or n sale.
My goods are all
THE LATEST FASHIONS,
And equal to the best city custom made, ane
t to a T As usual the best quality all wool
Business Suits, Black Frock Coats, Black Doe
Pants and Vests, Linen Coats, Dusters, and
Pants, The Latest Style Fine Silk Hats, Soft,
Straw, Panama and Cloth Hats, White n. Neg
ligee Shirts, Collars Neck Ties, Gloves.J-spen
ders, Under Shirts and Drawers, Best quality
English Half Hose. Over Alls, Over Shirts, Lin
i en Handkerchiefs, Ladies Fine Morocco Trav
elling Bags. In fact everyth.ng usually found
in a First Class Gentleman's Furnishing Store.
My motto is good Goods at a fair price are
cheaper than poor goods at any price. All goods
sold at one price, no bantering nor teasing to
make an offer, but every one gets the same
goods at the same price, which is the bottom
of the market. All old goods marked down to
the gold base, and will be sold regardless of
sacrifice. If you want good goods at a lair
price, go to EDDY'S, where you will find him
ready to show his goods and sell them too at
the lowest figure to correspond with Gold. Bear
in mind the place to buy good, well made, relia
ble Clothing is at R. W. EDDY'S, next door to
Powell A Oi R. W. EDDY.
Towanda, Jan. 7. 1965.
I / CLOTHING ! CLOTHING !
i V;
HEADY MADE AND MADE TO ORDER.
J. M. COLLINS,
I Ist door South of Codding A Russell's, has just
j received from New York a large and atractive
I assortment ot
NEW WINTER CLOTHING.
Our stock comprises every article worn by
men and hoys,
PILOT AND BEAVER OVERCOAT'S, BEST
QUALITY BUSINESS SUITS OF ALL
STYLES. COATS, PANTS, VESTS,
SHIRTS, COLLARS, N'K TIES,
WRAP ERS, DRAWERS Ac.
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS
Of every description.
Es ecia! attention is called to our stock of
CM'tHS, CASSIMERES AND VESTINGS
Wbic we will make up to order on short notice,
A nice fine of Fancy Cassimers for Pants and
Coats. Latest style Hats and Caps. Gents Fur
Collars.
Catting done to order on short notice.
Bear in mind if you wish to buy Clothing
CHEAP, aud as good as represented, call at
Terms Cash. COLLINS'
Towanda, Dec. 7.1805.
LOTII I N G !
18GG. . FALL ! 18GG.
SOLOMON A SON,
The attention o! the public is invited to the large
and attractive stock of Goods offering at
PEACE PRICES.
The stock consists of
j OVER COATS, BUSINESS SUITS,
PANTS AND VESTS,
| Of all grades, tor men A boy 's wear, a fine stock
HATS AND CAPS.
I Also, in store for the trade, a complete stock of
GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS,
SUCH AS
| PLAIN & FANCY CASS. SHIRTS,!
1 LINEN AND MUSLIN SHIRTS, !
SHIRTS AND DRAWERS,
LINEN COLLARS AND CUFFS, 1
PAPER COLLARS AND CUFFS,
SUSPENDERS, GLOVES,MITTENS,
SCARFS, TIES, AC., AC.
Call and examine oar stock and prices. You will
, find it to your interest to do so. We buy ex
clusively lor cash, and with the advantage of
j having a Buyer at a!! times in the market, we
feel confident to supply our friends and custo-
J mers a- the lowest possible rates. Remember
j the place at SOLOMON A SON,
No. 2, Patton's Block.
Towanda, Oct. 29,'66.
: U TRATTON'S YEAST COMPOUND j
j is the best yeast ever sold, iam agent for 1
1 the manufacturer. For sale at wholesale or re
j tail. E. T. FOX.
I SUGARS IN EVERY STYLE FOR j
|k? sale cheap, wholesale or retail, at FOX'S, j
©rugs anil JUrbiciiuß.
TVB. H. G . PORTER,
AT THE
OLD CASH DRUG STORE,
ESTABLISHED TWENTY YEARS,
Corner Main and Pine Streets. Towanda, Pa.
Having recently added largely to his Stock, a
fnll and complete assortmen , constituting an
extensive variety, embracing many articles used
in the Arts for mechanical purposes, carefully
selected with regard to the progressive wants of
the public , which will be kept constantly sup
pi ed with fresh purchases, and offered on the
most reasonable terms at Wholesale or Retail,
consisting of
DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS,
PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES,
BENZINE AND TURPENTINE,
SASH, PAINT, VARNISH, WHITE-WASH,
And all kinds of Brushes,
KEROSENE OR COAL OIL,
Alcohol and Burning Fluids,
LAM PS, SHADES, WICKS, CHIMNEYS,
Sperm, Lard, Whale, Neats Foot,
TANNER'S AND MACHINE OILS,
Fancy and Toilet Articles in all their variety,
SPONGES, BRUSHES, SOAPS, COMBS,
Pomades, Hair-Dyes, Perfumery,
POCKET BOOKS, PORT MONAIS,
Pocket Knives, Razors,
TOOTH, SKIN AND HAIR PREPARATIONS
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS,
For Medicinal use,
TOBACCO, SNUFF, PIPES AND CIGARS,
Garden, Field and Flour Seeds, Trusses, Sup
porters, Suspensories, Shoulder Braces,
Breast Pumps, Teething Rings, Nursing
Bottles, Nipples, Nipple Shells and
Shields, Syringes, Bed Pans, Sel
f Fruit Jars, Thermometers,
Flavoring Extracts, Stone Jugs, Glass
Ware, Bottles, Vials, Corks, Bath Brick,
and Stove Blacking, Fish Taekle, Ammuni
tion, Ac., Botanic. Eclectic and Homa'path
ic Medicines, and all the Popular Patent
MEDICINES.
All articles warranted as represented. Per
sons at a distance can receive their orders by
stage or mail, which will receive prompt and
careful attention.
DR. PORTERS PREPARATIONS
FOR FAMILY USE,
Known as Safe and Reliable Remedies, ate war
ranted for what they are intended to give satis
faction, viz :
Dr. Porter's Pectoral Syrup, foe coughs,
colds, lung complaints,Q-cJMciitl 00
Dr. Porter's Eclectic Pills, for bilious com
plaints and mild cathartic 25
Dr. Porter's Sanifer Syrup, for scrofula
skin diseases, fyc 1 00
Dr. Porter's Uterine Tonic, for female weak
nc.s, 4 - '' 1 00
Dr. Porter s Tonic Elixir for strengthening
the system 1 00
Dr. Porter's Tansy Schnapps, for liver and
kidney complaints 1 00
Dr. Porter's Comp. Syr. Hypophosphites,
for nervous debility 1 00
Dr Porter's Blackberry Balsam, for diar
rhtea, Ac 35
Dr. Porter's Family Embrocation foi sprains
bruises, fyc 35
D. Porte r's Pectoral Wafers, for hoarse
ness, sore throat, fyc 25
Dr. Porter's Worm Wafers, for expelling
worms 25
Dr. Porter's Worm Syrup, for extermina
ting woims 35
Dr. Porter's Infant Relief, for crying babies
colic, $-r 25
Dr. Porter's Cephalic Snuff, for cutatrh
headache 25
Dr. Porter's Toothache Drops, for tooth
uche 25
Dr. Porter's Tooth Powder, for preserving
teeth 25
Dr. Porter's Tricocene. for dressing and 50
growing the hair 50 :
Dr. Porter's Tricophile,:or beautifying the
hair 50
Dr. Porter's Odoriferous Shampoo/or clean
ing the hair 50 !
Dr. Porter's Milk ot Flowers, for beautify. j
ing the complexion 50
Dr. Porter's Pile O'ntment. for externa!
piles 1 00 !
Dr. Porter's French Compound, for scald
ing urine 1 00 ;
Dr. Porter's Medicated Figs,, for habitual
constipation 1 00
Dr. Porter's Healing Salve, for cuts,wounds
Ac 15 I
Dr. Porter's Lip Salve, for chapped lips... 25 j
Dr. Porter's Eye Salve, for inflamed eyes.. 25
Dr. Porter's Eye Water, for inflamed eyes.. 25
Dr. Porter's Corn and Wart Remover, tor
corns and bunions 25
Dr."Porte.'s Constipauon Pills, for costive
ness 2 i
Dr. Porter's Iron Pills, for poor blood 25
Dr. Porter's Citrate Magnesia, for a pleas
ant catharrio 50
Dr. Porter's Liquid Rennet, for making nu
frtions diet for invalids 25
Dr. Porter's Extract Vantlla, tor flavoring
ice cream, Ac 40
Dr. Porter's Extract I.emon, for flavoring
ice cream—large bottles 40
Dr. Porter's Oriental Cement, to. mendiag
broken glass, Ac 25
Dr. Porter's Liquid Giue, tor repairing
wood work 25 |
Dr. Porter's Cleansing Fluid,for easy wash- j
ing 50
Dr. Porter's Bed Bug Poison, for killing
bugs 50
Dr. Porter's Fly Poison Paper, for killing
flies 05 i
Dr. Porter's Rat and Mice Poison, lor ex
terminating rats 25
Dr. Porter's Benzine, for removing spots
from clothes. 25
Dr. Porter's Black Ink, in pint bottles 25 I
in bulk by the gallon 1 00 j
Dr. Porter's Horse and Cattle Powder, for
diseases of animals 30 !
Dr. Porter's Horse and Cattle Lotion, for
sprains, galls, Ac 50
Dr. Porter's Ring-Bone and Spavin Cure,
for lame horses 50
Medical advice given gratuitously at the office,
charging only for medicine.
9m~ Thankful tor past liberal patronage .would
respectlu ly announce to his friends and tn e
public, that no pains shall be spared to satisfy,
aud merit the continuation of i heir confidence
and patronage.
H. C. PORTER, M. D.
Dec. 18,1960.—yr.
HEALTH IS THE GREAT NEED
OF THE AGE.
A NEW SYSTEM OF THE HEALING ART.
N. J. COGSWELL, M. D. F
HYGIENIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
May be consulted in person or by letter, at
his le-dence, East Spring Hill, Bradford county
Pa.
An intelligent community require a medical
doctriue grounded upon right reason, in har
mony with aud avouched by the unerring laws
of Nature and of the vital organism, and au
thenticated by successful results. Hence we
solicit an examination of our system. Claiming
that all diseases can be successfully treated
with truiy Hygienic Agencies.
No Drug poisons will be given. As a graduate
of the only College in the world where health is
taught, we shall take especial pains to explain
to the patients tucuature ot the distrse. The
laws of life and health, why it it is unnecessary
and dangerous to take drugs, and how to pre
serve health and long life. Will visit patients,
and give directions tor home treatment, when
desired.
East Springhill, May 1, 'OO ly,p.
BOOK-BINDERY— THE PUBLIC
is respectfully informed that the Book
! Bindery has been removed to the Argus Build
j ing, 3d story, where will be done
BOOK-BINDING!
In all its various branches, on terns as rea
i sonable as " the times " will allow. The Bind
ery will he under the charge ol
H. C. WHITAKER,
| An experienced Binder, and all work will he
j promptly done, in a style and manner which
cannot be excelled. Music, Magazines, News
papers, Old Books, Ac., bound in every variety
of style. Particular attention will be paid to
, the Ruling and Binding of
BLANK 300KS,
To any desired pattern, which in quality and
■ durability wil be warranted.
All work will be ready for delivery when
promised.
j The patronage of the public is solicited, and
perltc satisfaction guarranteed.
I Towanda, August 2, I"o6.—tt.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS OF ALL
( sizes and styles, at the NEWS ROOM.
Ijartmare.
'ARDW A R E .
CODDING & RUSSELL
.
HAVE A
LARGE AND WELL SELECTED STOCK OF
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 pat
terus is the
CELEBRATED AMERICAN.
This beautiful stove is unsurpassed for econo
my in fuel; is a perfect baker; is the best
COOK STOVE in the market. Among their
heating Stoves may be found 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 assortment cf
IRON, NIALS AND STEEL,
At New York prices.
HOUSE AND CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS,
TOOLS FOR THE FARMER,
Tools lor the House Joiner and Carpenter—
Tools lor 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 PLATEDWARE,
Pumps, Lead Pipe, Chain Pumps,
Water Pipes, Grindstones and fixtures,
KEROSENE I, AN TERNS,
JOB WORK done with dispatch. Lamps re
paired. Fluid Lamps and Lanterns altered and
fitted to burn Kerosene.
Grain, Old Iron, Casting and Wronght'Scraps,
Copper, Brass, Brittannia, Beeswax, Feathers
and Rags taken in exchange for goods.
Highest price in cash paid for Sheep Pelts
aud Furs.
Mhf OUR GOODS have been purchased on
the pay down system and will be sold for '
READY PAT
TB. RCSSELL! NG ' f CODDING A RUSSELL, j
Towanda, March 10,1863.
MARSHALL BROTHERS & CO.,
DEALERS IN
| HARDWARE!
TIS, COPPER, SHEET IRON, AND
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,
TOWANDA, PENN'A.
Store one door south of the Post Office.
R. T. MARSHALL. W. K. MARSHALL. M. M. MBKCUR.
"MARSHALL BROTHERS & CO.,
Wish to call the attention of the public to
their new Stock o'
HARDWARE,
FARMING IMPI.IMENTS,
BLACK SMITHS' TOOLS,
and CARPENTERS' TOOLS.
Also, a large assortment of
Window Glass, Sash, Paints. Oils,
;Putty, Varnishes, and Paint
and Varnish Brashes
| of all kinds, which will be sold for the lowest
! Cash price. Also, a fiine assortment of
KEROSENE LAMPS
j 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 ail kinds of
TIN WARE.
JOBBING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO
j We have on hind a fine article of
GLASS FRUIT JARS,
j with improved self-sealing corks, and
|BERMETICALSEALIHGCASS,
| which is one of the best cans used.
June 20. 1865.
:
-furniture.
JIURNITURE WARE-ROOMS !
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.
Ac., of every descrintioi which will be made
of the best mater ials, and' in he workman
like manner.
I invite the inection ol the public to myjwork,
j which shall nc be surpssed in durability, at any
■ shop in the countTy. and my prices will be
found to be as low as the timef will admit.
Ready-made Coffins constantly on band or
made to order. A good Hearse will be furnished
j when desired.
Aug. 15, 1865.
IjJJEW FURNITURE STORE I
| Having rented the Furniture Ware-rooms form
erly occupied by F. N. Page. Athens, Pa.,
would now say to the pations of the old Estab
! lisbment that 1 have a complete Stock of Goods,
I just received, embracing everything in the
FURNITURE LINE.
I My goods are new and.well selected, and tor
GOOD GOODS
Will not be undersold by any. Call and ex
amine my stock before purchasing. I retain
the Workmen of the old establishment, and
MR. N. I. HART
Will have eha-ige of the business and Manufact
uring. in short we have the finest Stock of
Goods in our line west of New York, consisting
of
Parlor Furniture,
Chamber-Setts, Sofas, Bureaus, Marble-top
Centre Tables, Extension
aud Dining Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads,
Mirrors, Picture Frames,
Photograph Ovals, Cord and Tassels,
Steel Engravings,
Oil Curtins, 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
liue. We have the
FINEST HEARSE
In this section, not evcepting anything west
of New York, and will attend Funerals within
a circuit of I\een\.\j Miles, on reasonable terms.
„ r , G. H. VOORHIS.
N. I. HART, Agent.
Athens, Jan. 25, 1866.—1y
JJJ E W PLAN IN G MILL
The undersigned having built a large and com
modious Mill in the Borough of Towanda, aud
filled it with the most modern and improved
machinery, for the manufacture of
WINDOW SASH, A BLINDS,
; are prepared to fill orders, whether large or
small, upon the shortest notice. We have
also a large variety oi MOULDINGS, ol the
latest style and pattern, which we can furnislt
much cheaper than they can be worked by
hand.
I PLANING,
TONGUEING,
GROVEING,
AND SCROLL
SAWING,
and ail other work pertaining to Joinery, will
be done to suit our customers.
Persons building, and not living more than
twelve to fourteen miles distant, will find it
largely for their interest to buy of us, or bring
their lumber and worked by our machinery.
Bring your grist of Flooring, or other lumber,
and while your team is is feeding, have it
ground out and take it home with you.
We will pay CASH for PINE A "HEMLOCK
LUMBER delivered at our lumberyard. Come
and see us, or if you can't come, write.
L. B. RODGERS A CO.
To wanda. Feb , 1864.
SHAVING AND TOILET SOAPS,
for sale cheap at the NEWS ROOM
miscellaneous.
BRANCH FOUNDRY
AND
MACHINE SHOP, j
Situated on Pine, east of Main Street,
TO WANDA, BRADFORD CO., PA.,
Is now prepared to furnish
CIRCULAR SAW MILLS,
AND
SHINGLE MACHINES,
01 the best quality with the latest improve
euts. All kinds ol Machinery tor Flouring and
Saw Mills.
STEAM ENGINES,
MADE & REPAIRED,
STEAM WHISTLES,
STEAM GAGUES,
GAUGE COCKS,
OIL CANS, AC.,
Furnished at short notice.
BOLT CUTTING,
Done lrom i to 1£ inches in diameter.
FORGING
01 heavy wrought work for Bridges, and all
other purposes, done to order. Abo, a large
assortment of
COOKING & HEATING STOVES,
Coal and Wood Burners. Furniture lor CookiDg
Stoves, Siove Pipe, Tin-Ware, Boat Pumps,
Plows, Cultivators and Lcrapers, kept constant
ly on hand.
DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS
Of all kinds of machineiy for mills and other
purposes prepared by
WARREN K. HILL,
Foreman, who has had large experience in tbi s
branch of the business.
JOHN CAItMAN.
Towauda, Oct. 29, 1866.- ly.
BLOOD & CO.,
Still Manufacture the best
HORSE P 0 W E R S ,
The Best
THRESHERS AND CLEANERS,
*
Also,
, THRESHERS AND SEPARATORS,
FANNING MILLS, Ac., Ac., Ac.
All of which we furnish at the Lowest Prices.
-
CALL AND SEE, AT THE NEW SHOP.
!
I Athens, Pa.. Aug. 16, 1866.-tf. j
f UTHSE'S MILLS,
BUBLINGTON, PA.
The proprietor, having rebuilt his Flouring Mill
in Burington. and taken paius in seieeting ar
j tides, and the most improved machinery, it is
. now completed in order for all kinds of Flouring. |
I
CUSTOM WORK DONE AT SHORT NOTICE.
I with cheerful attendants, who will see to your '
wants in good order and with general satisfac
! tion.
air Cash paid for Grain.
April 17.1868. BOSWELL LUTHER
Q. U N SHOP!
' GUNS, RIFLES AND PISTOLS.
i J. V. GEIOEB, would respectfully inform the
i 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 titted to Doors. Trunks and Padlocks.
C*. Particular attention given to repairing,
and all work warranted.
J. V. GEIGER.
Towanda. Aug. 26,1866.—6 m.
f>IANOS, AMERICAN ORGANS
-L AND MELODIANS.
The undersigned most respectfully announces
to the citizens of Towanda and vicinity, that he
has purchased the Music business of G. T. COLE,
and will hereafter supply any of the above arti
cles, together with
VIOLINS, GUITARS, ACCORDIANS,
STRINGS. AC.,
on as good terms as they can be had elsewhere.
W. A. CHAMBERLAIN.
He is also Agent tor the
CELEBRATED AMERICAN WATCH
and has always cn hand, a good assortment of
Swiss Watches, with a general assortment of
JEWELRY AND FANCY GOODS,
Silver and Plated Ware of the BEST MANU
FACTURERS. which will be sold at unusually
low figures. A large variety of Clocks just re
ceived. among which may be found the Seth Tho
mas, which has no equal
REPAIRING AND JOBBING,
done with neat cess and dispatch, and warrant
ed. To those who can't see, we would say go :o
Chamberlain's and get a pair of glasses that will
make you see as well as ever. Don't forget the
shop, nearly opposite the Court House.
Dec. 1,1866. W. A.CHAMBERLAIN.
lUagons, Carriages. $Zt.
CARRIAGES, WAGONS,SLEIGHS
THE OLD ESTABLISHMENT STILL IN OPER.
ATIOtf
FELLOWS, CRANDALL A CO.,
, Successors to Reynolds, Fellows A Co., are now
offering and are prepared to furnish on short
notice. Wagons Carriages and S eighs, of all
descriptions and of the latest and most appro
ved style, and of the best material at t'ne old
stand opposite the Union House, in the cen
tral part o t Alba Borough, Bradford County,
Pa.
The public are assured that the reputation
the shop has acquired during the last six years
under the superintendence of J. H. Fellows, will
be more than maintained, as he will superin
tend the work as heretofore he having long been
and having had much experience as a Carriage
and Sleigh Buildei, would assure the public
that uo pains will be spared by the above firm
to make the establishment worthy of their pat
ronage. Thankful as one of the old firm for the
patronage thus far extended, we hope to merit
a continuance of the same.
N. B—We, the undersigned, being practical
mechanics, can manufacture and oiler to the
public at prices that will defy competition.
JAMES H. FELLOWS,
D. W. C. CRANDALL,
J. G. MERITY
Alba Borough, April 15, 1866. ly.
TJNION CARRIAGE SHOP,
AT ALEA, PENN'A.
The undersigned respectfully informs the cit
izens of Western Bradford that he has commen
ced the Carriage and Wagon manufacturing busi.
ness, in all its variousb ranches in Alba boro
in the shop north of the Union Hotel. His
foreman in the wood-shop will be N. M.REY
NOLDS. 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 constantly on hand the latest styles of
Buggys, both top and open, Platform, Democrat
and Skeleton Wagons, Sleighs, Cutters. Ac. His
work will be done by the most experienced
workmen, and great care will be taken in pro
enrring the best timber, and the most substan
tial materials. He intends that the work turned
out at his shop for style, durability and cheap
ness, shall not be excelled in the County. RE
PAIRING of all kinds done with despatch,in a
subtantial manner on reasonable terms. Give.
us a call. JAMES McINTYRE.
Alba. Bradford County, Pa., Feb. 20, 1866 ly
WAVERLY CARRIAGE FAC
v 7 TORY.— The undersigued desire to call
the attention ofjthe citizens ot Bradford County
to our
EXCELSIOR CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY.
Our establishment is so completely fitted up ,in
the department-of Woodwork, Ironing, Paint
ing and Trimming, and so supplied with first
class workmen, as to ennable us to furnish all
kinds ol carriages in the best and most modern
style, and always warranted to be of the best
material and workmanship. New work ol ev
ery kind kept constantly on hand, including
the best article ol Platform Spring Wagons to
be fuund in the country. Please call and exam
ine for yourselves.
Careful attention paid to ordered work, Job
bing and Repairing in each department .especial
ly Painting.
. N. KINNEY A CO.
Waverly, If. Y., Nov. 12,1866 6 .
MITCHELL'S EXTRACTS.--The
finest extracts for flavoring in use. For
sale wholesale and retail at FOX'S.
insurant*.
rro WANDA INSURANCE
I AGENCY!
Policies issued, Losses adjusted and promptly r,.;,]
By H. B, MKEAM, Agent.
Of the following well known and reliable Com
paiiies. Office Montanye's Block.
Aggregate Amount of Capital, $1" ,000,060
.FLKTKA INSURANCE COMPANY, /
Hartford, Conn., j
Capital *4 ,000,000
NIAGARA INSURANCE COMPANY, I
Mere York, f
Capital 11,246.000
NKW ENGLAND INSURANCE COMPANY, I
HartJ aid, Conn., (
Capita! *200,000
WYOMING INSUNSUBANCK COMPANY, I
IVilkes-Bai il, I'a., j
Capital *150,000
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSIT INSURANCE)
Co., (Accidental) \
Philadelphia, |
Capital *500,000
CONNECTICUT MUTUALLIFE INSURANCE I
Co., Hartford, Conn., (
Capital *10,000,000
Towanda, Feb. 20, 1866—tf
HARTFORD LIVE STOCK INSU
RANCE COMPANY.
CAPITAL 1500,000.
Cash assets Nov. X, 1866, *155,296 63
Insures on all kinds of live stock, against
theft and death from any cause.
H. B. McKEAN,
Jan. 10, 1867. Agent.
Dec. sth, the Mare •' Lady Mace," owned by
Dennis F. Flagg.of Boston , Mass., accidental!,
received a kick from another horse, breaking
her left tore leg, above*the knee, rendering it
necessary to kill her as an act of humanity. In
sured in the Hartford Live Stock Insurance Coin
pany. Less paid Dec. 6th 1667.
FIRE, LIFE, AND ACCIDENTAL
INSURANCE.
CAPITAL REPRESENTED OVEP.
SEVENTEEN MILLION DO LI. AUs
C. S. RUSSELL, Agent,
FOR THE FOLLOWING NAMED RELIABLE COMPANY-
G IRAKD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE j
COMPANY Philadelphia, J
Capital and surplus, over $350,000
HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, 1
Of Mete-York. j
Capital and surplus, over $3,750 (00
INSURANCE COMEANY OF NORTH I
AMERICA, Philadelphia, j
Capital and surplus, over *1,700,000
MANHATTAN INSURANCE COMPANY, I
Of Mew-York. j
I Capita! and surplus, over *900,001
' ENTERPRISE INSURANCE COMPANY, 1
Of Philadelphia. j
Capital and surplus, over *350,000
ABTIC INSURANCE COMPANY, I I
Of New-York. j
Capital and surplus, over *750,000
PUTNAM INSURANCE COMPANY, F
Of Hartfoi d, Conn, J
| Capital and surplus, over 1704,000
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, I
, Of Mete-York. (
Capital and surplus, over *8,000,000
TRAVELLERS INSURANCE COMPANY, I
Of Hartford, Conn. j
Capital and surplus, over *OOO,OOO
Risks taken on all kinds of Property, at as
low ratesas by any other reliable Companies.
K3r Policies issued and Losses, if any, ad
j justed at this Agency .thereby saving the trouble
and expense of going elsewhere{for settlement.
EAR Office at the Hardwhere Store of Cod
ding & Russell C. S. RUSSELL
Towanda, Feb. 7,1866. —tf
RIIHE INSURANCE COMPANY
JL OF NORTH AMERICA.
Office No. 242 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
This Company are now prosecuting tnebu-i
--ness ol Insurance from loss or damage by FIBE
lon Buildings, Merchandise, Furniture, Ac.,
: throughout the State of Pennsylvania, on liber ■
al terms.for long or short periods; or permanent
ly of Buildings, by a deposit of Premium.
The prompt payment of claims for losses dur
ing the period of nearly 70 years that the Com
| ffhny has been in esistence. entitles them to the
j confidence of the public.
DIRECTORS.—Arthur G. Coffin, Samuel W
Jones, John A Brown, Charles Taylor. Ambrose
White, Jno. R. Nefi, Richard D. Wood, Win.
Welsh. Wm.E. Bowen, James N. Dickson, S.
Morris Wain, John Mason, Geo. L. Harrison,
Francis R. Cope, Edward H. Trotter, Edward S.
Clarke, Wm. Cummings.
ARTHUR G. COFFIN, Pres'nt.
C. S. RUSSELL, Agent. Towanda.
FARMER'S MUTUAL FIRE INSU
RANCE COMPANY
OF MIDDLE PENNSYLVANIA,
Office in Danville, Montour County,SPenn'a
Capital • . - *357,000 00
Thr Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company
ot Middle Pennsylvania was incorporated bj tw
Pennsylvania Legislature, in the year 1659, lor
the Mutual Insurance of Conntry property only,
and immediately thereafter commenced its optr
ations on that principle, which has been strict
ly adhered to since.
All losses have been promptly paid out of the
Premiums collected on application for insurance
without making any assessments.
The Insurance ol Country property only, the
low rates charged for Insurance, and the prompt
payment of losses are deemed a sufficient recom
mendation of the Farmers Mutual Fire lnsu.
ance Company of Middle Pennsylvania, to a '
owners of safe class country property.
P. JOHNSON, See'y. WH. FULMER, Pres t.
C. M. MANVILLE.
March 5, '66. Agent, Towanda. Pa.
SUSQUEHANNA COLLEGIATE
INSTITUTE.
TO IV AMD A, BRADFORD CO., PA.
JOHN D. HEWITT, A. B. Professorof Math
ematics, Mental, and Natural Sciences.
F. W. BARTLETT, A.jß., Professor of An
cient Languages.
Miss ALICE KNIGHTON, Preceptress.
Miss HATTIE THOMAS, Primary Isaeher,
Mrs. SUSAN D. HEWITT. Teacher of Instru
mental Music
Mr JOHN WILSON. Steward,
The Winter Term commences MONDAY,
NOV. 26, and will continue 11 weeks.
TUITION, PER TERM :
[Payable invariably in advance. Fuel aud
contingencies included.]
Primary $7 00
Higher, Ist year, per term 8 ou
Higher, 2nd and 3d year, per term 9 ou
Collegiate, 11 00
N. B. Pupils will be classed by the most
advance branch they respectively pursue.
Pupils using scholarships are charged *2 per
term for fuel and contingents.
EXTRA EXPENSES:
French *3 00
German, 3 00
Drawing 3 00
Board in the Institute per week, 3 50
Washing, per dozen 50
Use of Furniture in rooms, per term 1 50
The Collegiate year is divided into four terms
of 11 weeks each. The Anniversary exercises
will be held at the close of the Summer term.
No deduction will be made for absence .except
in case of protracted illness of over two week--
Boarders will themselves find fuel and light.
but in ali cases, arrangements can be tuadc
with the Steward to furnish them. Where bed
ding is not furnished by pupils themselves,
they will he charged *4 50 per term.
Normal Department —Special exercises are
arranged without extra charge for those pre
paring themselves as Teachers of Common
Schools.
No pains will be spared, on the part of the
Faculty aud Trustees in sustaining the high re
putation the institution has hitherto enjoyed,
and in rendering it more worthy of future pa
tronage and support.
Nov. 20, '66. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES.
QRO.CERIES AND PROVISIONS
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
JOHN MERIDETH,
Main st., first door south of Rail Road House
Towanda, has just received large addition to
his stock of
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS
Which will be sold at wholesale aud retail,at
the very lowest rates.
RYE FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR.
KEROSENE OIL,
At Wholesale.
Fanner's Produce of all kinds, bought aud sold
The public attention is respectfully iuv !
Ed to my stock which will he fouud to If
Fresh, bought at low prices and will be sold at
correspondingly low rates.
Towand i .July 17,1*66.
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS AT
COSt. at the NEWS ROOM