The Disease of Trees-
It is with not a little surprise that
we look upon the number of letters
inquiring about diseased trees, that
have accumulated upon our hands.—
It is the opprobium of scientific hor
ticulture that so little has been done
to investigate the subject of plant
disease. We have read about all
that has been written on the subject,
have talked with the most experien
ce 1 pomologists East and West, and
find that there is really little postive
information extant. All admit the
existence of certain maladies, and at
tempts have been made to enumerate
them. A recent work on horticulture
gives us Latin names for these tree
troubles ; though it may gratify the
inquiring mind to know that freezing
is coXGELATio,and that decay is CARIES
—we are unable to see that it adds
much to onr knowledge. Among the
causes assigned fur the unhealthy
condition of our trees, some are sen
sible and others absurd. It is a very
common thing for the would be sci
entific, to attribute phenomena they
cannot explain to electricity—and this
agent has been the refuge of several
of those who have written upon the
disease of plants. We have one let
ter before us from a photographer—
who, taking a photographic view of
the subject, is quite sure that the
pear blight is due to the effect of the
sudden light of flashes of lightning
in a dark night—though he fails to
tell us why this affects one tree, and
leaves another of the same variety,
next to it, untouched. In discussing
this subje :t, we must recollect that
all fruit trees are, in a measure, un
healthy ; that the larger and finer
our apples and pears, the more they
have departed from the natural con
dition. This being the case, we
ought not to look for perfect health
in every cultivated variety. As to
our ability to cure diseased trees by
any medication, we doubt if it will
ever be attained. To many who write
us with the view that we can pre
scribe something to cure their trees,
we must confess our inability to do
so. If good feeding will not help
them, together with drainage we fear
that the case is hopeless. Want of
vigor or health is often due to a lack
of alkaline matter in the soil,and ben
efit is often experienced from a free
use of lime or ashes—but this is fer
tilization and not medication. Some
of the most serious troubles, such as
bark bursting and cracking, are doe
to changes of temperature bey ad
our control. The selection of varie
ties that mature their wood early,and
the use of low headed trees rather
than those with long and naked stems,
are the best preventatives against
these troubles. As to the leaf blight,
that as yet remains a mystery. Un
til its real nature is understood, we
must act empirically,and cut severe
whenever it appears even if it <
takes the tree down to the ground.—
Our pomological societies have, as a
general thing given too much atten
tion to the quality of the fruit, to the
neglect of the character of the tree.
Of the late years there has been an
improvement in this respect. We
have good fruits enough, now let us
go iu for healthy trees.— American
Agriculturist.
Horse Breaking and Horse-Sense
A horse's sense is good common
sense. Many a man does not know
half so much about some things as a
horse. The horse is not naturally
suspicious, but he is timid when
young. He learns very soon what
his weapons are—teeth and heels—
and in what his security lies—flight.
His boldness and "the glory of his
nostrils" come when "he rejoiceth in
his strength." With his age comes
the knowledge of his powers, and if
he has never been mastered—never
been made to yield to any will but
his own—if he is to be made useful,
the struggle must come sooner or la
ter, and man's-will or horse-will must
triumph. We think it is best to be
gin quite young with colts to control
them. Some advise to halter a colt
while it runs with the mare, and to
do it after feeding it carrots and su
gar, until it thinks it will get only
carrsssing from mankind, and has no
fear of any man. The colt submits
easily, because it is the easiest and
pleasantest thing he can do, provi
ded he is not frightened, and would
as lief be led as to run looee if the
curtailment of his freedom is made
up by sweets or carrots. The sense
of smell in horses is very acute, and
if they are suspicious of anything,
they always approach it cautiously
and smell of it. They shouid be in
dulged in this, and harness, saddle,
etc., should all be investigated by the
nose as well as by the eye, before a
more intimate acquaintance is forced
upon the horse. A horse ring of 40
to 50 feet in diameter is one of the
greatest aids a horse trainer can have.
In this a horse too restive and spirit
ed to take a lesson may be tired out,
so as to be very docile, and a tired
horse is much more susceptible to
both favors and instruction, than one
full of vim, and fire and play. There
are a few very simple common sense
rules which, if followed, will com
mend themselves to the horse as well
as to the trainer, viz.:
Ist.—Always feel kindly to a horse,
no matter what he does to you, and
consequently never show "temper."
Remember the horse knows instinct
ively how you feel.
2d.—Never go near a horse if you
are afraid of him, the horse will know
it and take advantage of it, before
you acknowledge it yourself.
3d.—Never undertake anything
with a horse that you do not know
you can carry out.
4th.—"Make haste slowly ," teaching
the animal what you want of him, as
a child learns its A-B ()-s, one letter
at a time, being sure that he knows
each simple thing before you attempt
to teach another ; and repeat lessons
often.
bth.— Be sure that it is your will
and not his that conquers every time, j
Following these rules, you may
make a horse do almost anything, if
he has not been spoiled before you
get him— American AgrirvUvri.fi.
Drainage.
We have often urged this touch
needed improvement upon the tead
ers of the Ploughman, but we bar
its advantages are Vet little appr<
ciated. There are but few localities
where drainage would not be be-in J>
cial. Even in soils with an ope/.
subsoil, where deep drainage certain
ly is not required, some shallow
drains may be useful to carry off or
to husband surplus water. Many a
farm house is so located that a good
deal of drainage is required to se
cure perfect health. Except in
cases ? of diseased lungs, a dry
atmosphere is more healthful than
one loaded with moisture, and the
air that passes over stagn nt mois
ture will not long remain pure and
healthy. So that in a sanitary point
of view drainage often becomes of
vast importance.
The Metropolitan Sanitary Com
mission of London states some inter
esting facts about drainage. For
every inch depth of water drained off,
and which would otherwise pass in
to t e air as vapor, they say as much
heat is saved per acre as would raise
eleven thousand cubic feet of air one
degree in temperature. A recent
Parlimentary report on the subject
says, a farmer w-as asked the effect
of 6ome new draining, when he re
plied, "All that I know is that before
it was done I couid never get out at
night without an overcoat, but now I
never put one on to me." A doctor
took one of the Sanitary Commiss
ioners to a hill overlooking his dis
trict, "There," said he, "wherever
you see those patches of white mist I
have frequent illness, and if there is
a cess-pool or other nuisance as well,
I can recon on typhus every now and
then. Outside these mists lam rare
ly wanted."
It may not be generally known
that dampness in the atmosphere
gives double energy to bad odors of
any kind. If everybody could live
on a hill side, with a good gravel
subsoil, we should find the average
health of the community vastly im
proved. Much may be done by thor
ough drainage, not only to improve
the sanitary condition of the locality,
warm up and improve the soil. Try
it.— Massachusetts Ploughman.
SWELLED JAW AND NASAL DISCHARGE.
—A three year old colt which I had
raised was taken in February last
with swelling between the angles of
the jaw, which, in a few days, broke
in two or three places, one of them
over the turn of the jaw-oone outside,
discharged freely for several days,
when it healed, but left small kernels
where the openings were. The nas
al passages were but little affected.
About the last of August it commen
cedswelling again,but hasnot broke ;
seems to be swelled worse at times
than at others ; discharges consid
erably from lett nostril. This colt
had what we call horse distemper
two years ago this winter, but got
over it and seemed perfectly free
from it for over ten months. I have
another colt which has been in the
stable and pasture with this one for
the last year and is without blemish.
—S. K.
Apply a bran poultice to the swel
lings for a couple of days, when they
will either disappear or suppurate. —
Give two tablespoonfuls daily of the
following :—Carbonate of iron, two
ounces ; powdered gentian, two oun
ces, powdered liquorice root, two
ounces.— Rural American.
BED YOUR STABLES. —A horse, re
marks the Rural World., will get tired
of standing and treading on a hard
floor ; so will a cow, a sheep, a man.
A soft bed feels easy—give rest.—
And yot we neglect the bedding of
our stables to a great extent. Injur
ed limbs and other ailmeLts, espe
cially of the hoot, are the result often
of a neglect here, as has been clearly
enough shown, and as any man can
clearly enough see, if he gives the
subject a moment's thought. Bed
with straw, which is plenty, or saw
dust, or tan-bark or shavings. The
dryer these materials are the better.
Every day remove the moistened bed
ding and replace with new. Such a
floor, well bedded, adds greatly to
the warmth of a stable, and thus be
comes a fodder saver. The Rmall
holes and crevices in a floor with a
good bedding upon them,'< will let lit
tie or no cold through, and will drain
the stable. Rather have a ground
floor than hard naked plank.
APPLES AS FOOD. —The importance
lof apples as food has not hitherto
been sufficiently estimated or under
stood. Besides contributing a large
proportion! of sugar, mucilage and
other nutritive compounds in the form
of food, they contain Buch a fine com
bination of vegetable acids, extract
ed substances and aromatic princi
ples, with the nutritive matter, as to
act powerfully in the capacity of re
frigerants, tonics and antiseptics,and
when freely used, at the Beason of
ripeness, by rural laborers and oth
ers, they prevent debility, strength
en digestion, correct the putrefactive
tendencies of nitrogeneons food,avert
scurvy and probably maintain and
strengthen the power of productive
labor.— Liebig.
TIME TO CUT BRUSHES.—A correspon
dent of the N. 11. Farmer says : Re
peated trials on as many different
pieces of land and each trial a com
plete success, has| convinced us that
December, the time we invariably do
this, is the best season,at which time
the growth of the year is evidently at
an end. A piece of valuable pasture
land of ours, overrun with bushes,
which had been many times cut over
by a former owner to no purpose, be
cause cut in the summer season, was
by us cut over in December, 1861, and
to this time, a period of nearly five
years, not a bush has sprouted or
started, and the land, though moist,
is well stocked down to grass.
I®* The Country Gentltmari warus
farmers against entertaining the idea
that by keeping a great many fowls
iu wiuterr,and not keeping them well,
they are doing profitably and econo
mically. "Twenty hens," it says,
"well cared for, will produce twice
as many eggs as any farmers family
of six persons will use, and raise two
hundred, or if desired, five hundred
chickens ; but one hundred will not
do it, if forced to roost in winter in
trees, deprived of dusting wallows, j
water, and sunny fare ground expos
ures.
To PREVENT SHEEP FROM PULLING
TIJEIU WOOL. —Somebody says : "Dis
solve one ounce of corrosive subli
mate in one pint of alcohol. To one
ounce of this mixture add one and a
ail j/toUt of water, and apply exter
na!'/ Vermont wool growers, says
an ii■ ha ii-/i an vi y generally using
vi>* tu *turs 0/ (/<< rent ILelr sheep
biting out IU u woo!.
fiUrcijonfeiir.
*IOOU 7JJ. <J/f. 7H3ji OUQ i
. PALL . AND WINTER GOODS
FOR CASH,
HENRY M & Co.
TOWANDA, PA.,
DEALERB IN
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
DRY GOODS,
DOMESTICS,
WOOLENS,
HOSIERY
AND
NOTIONS,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
CROCKERY, &C.
Nor. a, 1666.
(
ARRIVAL!
W. A. ROCKWELL,
Is now receiving an nnnsnal; large suppply of
GOODS,
Comprising a fashionable assortment of
DRESS GOODS,
CLOAK IN GS,
SHAW S,
BREAKFAST CAPES,
HOODS,
EMBROIDERY.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,
SHEETING,
BATTING,
YARN,
And all descriptions;*)!
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, Ac.,
To be soklat the lowest rates.
WOODEN WARE,
Of all descriptions, Bird Cages, Ladies
Fancy Backets.
TOYS FOR THE CHILDREN,
To appreciate the great variety, yon mnst call
and see them.
Perfumery, Jewelry, and all 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.
To wan da, Oct. 16,1866.
SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE
LJ SON.— 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 in the best
style. He has made an arrangement with an
extensive Oyster Dealer to furnsb him with the
best kind of Oysters directly lrom 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
farmers and others visiting To wand*, will find
it to their interes' to call at this saloon to get
their meals, where they can be accommodated
with the best of tare at a cheap rate. The higb
tutprloe paid for all kinds of rnnt, chesnuUt Jlc
>. uP* 1 the place, second door south of
hetdlnmaa sßlock, Towanda, Pa.
Dec. 1,1666.
Drugs antr ffltbiants.
H. GORE'S DRUG STORE
W. H. H. GOES, (successor to Bars tow 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 liberal share of public patron
age, A large stock of
' FRESH DRUGS AND MEDICINES
Hasjnst been received, and we are now pre
pared to snpply the
WANTS OF THE PUBLIC WITH ARTICLES
BELONGING TO THE TRADE.
PcRE WINES AND LIQUORS,
FOR MEDICAL USE ONLY.
A FULL ASSORTMENT OF CONCENTRATED
BOTANIC, ECLECTIC AND HOMCEPATHIC
MEDICINES.
ALL THE POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES.
PAINTS, OIL, VARNISH,
PAINT AND VARNISH BRUSHES,
DYE-STUFFS AND GLASS.
FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES OF EVERY
KIND.
TILDBN'S ALCOHOLIC AND FLUID EXTRACTS,
ALKALOID A.XD RES/NOJDS,
All tbe Best Trusses,
ABDOMINAL SUPPORTERS,
Shoulder Braces,
BREAST PUMPS, NIPPLE SHELLS, AND
SHIELDS,
Nursing Bottles, Syringes aud Catheters,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF RAZORS, BTROPS, POCKET
KNIVES,
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS OF LATE STYLE
AND BEST QUALITY.
A large supply Brushes for the Hat and Hair.
Also for the Teeth and Nails, Tooth Pow
ders and Pastes, Oils, Perfumery,
Soaps, Combs, Hair Dye, lnvigor
ators,Ac., Kerosene, Kerosene
Lamps, Bhades, Chimneys,
Wicks, Ac., all of the
late st styles.
CHOICE CIGARS, TOBACCO AND SNUFF.
tar Physicians supplied at reasunable rates.
Medicines aud Prescriptions carefully and ac
curately compounded and prepared by compet
ent persons at all hours of the day and night.
Sunday hours from 9to 10 o'clock in the fore
noon, to 2in tbe afternoon.
W. H. H. GORE.
Towanda, Sept. 29, 1866.
(Slotting.
QOOD NEWS. REBELLION
ENDED!
THE PRICE OF CLOTHING
GONE DOWN WITH GOLD !
The best stock of good, well made Cloth
ing evei brought to this market is now open for
inspection at the
STOKE OF R. W. EDDY,
Bought since tbe fall of Gold and the Rebellion
which will enable bim to give his customers tbe
benefit of very low figures, and the decline in
prices. My goods as usual are stylish, and a la
mode. No second rate shoddy goods, every
article guaranteed as represented or n< sale.
My goods are all
THE LATEST FASHIONS,
And equal to the best city custom made.aob
it 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, Tbe Latest Style Fine Silk Hats, Soft,
Straw, Panama and Cloth Hats, White u, Neg
ligee Shirts, Collars Neck Ties, Gloves, g -u.-pen
ders, Under Shirts and Drawers, Best quality
English Half Hose, Over Alls, Over Shirts, Lin
en Handkerchiefs, Ladies Fine Morocco Trav
elling Bags, in fact everything 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 tße 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 yon 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 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 Co R. W. EDDY.
Towanda, Jan. 7, 1865.
£JLOTHING ! CLOTHING !
BEADY MADE AND MADE TO ORDER.
• J. M. COLLINS,
Ist door South of Codding A Russell's, has just
received from New York a large and atractive
assortment of
NEW WINTER CLOTHING.
Our stock comprises every article worn by
men and boys,
PILOT AND BEAVER OVERCOATS, BEST
QUALITY BUSINESS BUITB OF ALL
STYLES. COATS, PANTS, VESTS,
SHIRTS, COLLARS, N'K TIES,
WRAP, ERS, DRAWERS Ac.
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS
Of every description.
Especial attention is railed to our stock of
CI-OTHS, CASSIMERES AND VESTINGB
Whic we will make up to order on short notice,
A nice line 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 yon wish to buy Clothing
CHEAP, and as good as represented, call at
Terms Cash. COLLINS'
Towanda, Dec. 7.1865.
QLOTHING!
1866. FALL ! 1866.
SOLOMON & SON, '
The attention of the public Is invited to the large
and attractive stock of Goods offering at
PEACE PRICES.
The stock consists of
OVER COATS, BUSINESS SUITS,
PANTS AND VESTS,
Of all grades, for men A boy's wear, a fine stock
HATS AND CAPS.
Also, in store for the trade, a complete stock of
GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS,
SUCH AS
PLAIN & FANCY CASS. SHIRTS,
LINEN AND MUSLIN SHIRTS,
SHIRTS AND DRAWERS,
LINEN COLLARS AND CUFFS,
PAPER COLLARS AND CUFFS,
SUSPENDERS, GLOVES,MITTENS,
SCARFS, TIES, AC., &C.
Call and examine our stock and prices. You will
find it to your interest to do so. We buy ex
clusively for cash, and with the advantage of
having a Buyer at all times in the market. we
feel confident to supply our friends and custo
mers at the lowest possible rates. Remember
the place at SOLOMON A SON,
No. 2, Patton's Block.
Towanda, Oct. 29,'66.
CTRATTON'S YEAST COMPOUND
O is the best yeast ever sold. lam agent for
the munolactorcr. For sale at wholesale or re
tail. E. T. FOX.
SUGARS IN EVERY STYLE FOR
sale cheap, wholesale o; retail, at FOX'S.
©rnflß anii filtbirinrß.
JJR. H. C. PORTER,
AT THE
OLD CASH DRUG STORE,
BTABUSHED TWENTY YEARS,
Corner Main and Pine Streets. Towanda, Pa.
Having recently added largely to his Stock, a
full and complete aasortmen , 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,
LAMPS, 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, PirEs AND CIGARS,
Garden, Field and FlonrSeeds, Trusses, Sup
porters, Suspensories, Shoulder Braces,
Breast Pumps, Teething Rings, Nursing
Bottles, Nipples, Nipple Shells and
8! ields. Syringes, Bed Pans, Self-
Sealing Fruit Jars, Thermometers,
Flavoring Extracts, Stone Jugs, Glass
Ware, Bottles, Vials, Corks, B'th Brick,
and Stove Blacking, Fish Taekle, Ammuni
tion, Ac., Botanic, Eclectic and Homoepath
ic Medicines, and all the Popalar 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, are war
ranted for what they are intended to give satis
faction, viz:
Dr. Porter's Pectoral Syrup, fox coughs,
colds, lung complain!
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
ness, fyc 1 00
Dr. Porter 8 Tonic Elixir for strengthening
the system, 1 00
Dr. Porter's Tansy Schnapps, for liver and
kidney complaints I 00
Dr. Porter's Comp. Syr. Hypopbosphites,
for nervous debility 1 00
Dr Porter's Blackberry Balsam, for diar
rhaa, Ac 35
Dr. Porter's Family Embrocation Joi sprains
bruises, fyc 35
D. Porter'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, fyc 25
Dr. Porter's Cephalic Snuff, fur catarrh
headache 25
Dr. Porter's Toothache Drops, for tooth
ache 25
Dr. Porter's Tooth Powder, for preserving
teeth 25
Dr. Porter's Tricosene, for dressing and 50
growinc the hair 50
Dr, Porter's Tricophiie, ior beautifying the
hair 50
Dr. Porter's Odoriferous Shampoo Jor clean
ing the hair 50
Dr. Porter's Milk of Flowers, for beautify.
iug the complexion 50
Dr. Porter's Pile O ntment. for external
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
Dr. Porter's Lip Salve, for chapped lips.... 25
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, for
corns and bunions 25
Dr. Porter's Constipation Pills, lor costive
ness 2
Dr. Porter's Iron Pills, for poor blood 25
Dr. Porter's Citrate Magnesia, for a pleas
ant catharric 50
Dr. Porter's Liquid Rennet, lor making nu
tritious diet for invalids 25
Dr. Porter's Extract Vantlla, lor flavoring
ice cream, Ac 40
Dr. Porter's Extract Lemon, for flavoring
ice cream—large bottles 40
Dr. Porter's Oriental Cement, fo. mending
broken glass, Ac 25
Dr. Porter's Liquid Giue, tor repairing
wood work 25
Dr. Porter's Cleansing Fluid,for easy wash
ing 50
Dr. Porter's Bed Bug Poisoß, for killing
bugs 50
Dr. Porter's Fly Poison Paper, for killing
flies 05
Dr. Porter's Bat and Mice Poison, tor ex
terminating rats 25
Dr. Porter's Benzine, for removing spots
from clothes 25
Dr. Porter's Black Ink, in pint bottles 25
in bulk by the gallon 1 00
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.
$Sf Thankful tor past liberal patronage .would
respectlu ly announce to his friends and tti e
public, that no pains shall be spared to satisfy,
and merit the continuation of heir confidence
and patronage.
H. C. PORTER, M. D.
Dec. 18,1866.—yr.
HEALTH IS THE GREAT NEED
OF THE AGE.
A NEW SYSTEM OF THE HEALING ART.
N. J. COGSWELL, M. D.,
HYGIENIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
May be consulted in person or by letter, at
his resdence, East Spring Hill, Bradford county
An intelligent community require a medical
doctrine 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 tie patients thenature of the diserse. The
laws of life and health, why it it is unnecessary
and dangerous to take drugs, and how to pre
serve health aud long life. Will visit patients,
and give directions tor home treatment, when
desired.
East Springhili, May 1, '66 ly,p.
BOOK-BINDERY.— THE PUBLIC
is respectfully informed that the Book-
Binderv has been removed to the Argus Build
ing, 3d story, where will be done
BOOK BINDING!
In all its various branches, on terms as rea
sonable as " the times " will allow. The Bind
ery will be under the charge ot
H. C. WHITAKER,
An experienced Binder, and all work will be
promptly done, in a style and manner which
cannot be excelled. Music, Magazines, News
papers, Old Books, Ac., bound in every variety
of styie. Particnlar attention will be paid to
the Ruling and Binding ot
BLANK BOOKS,
To any desired pattern, which in quality and
durability wil be warranted.
All work will be ready for delivery when
promised.
The patronage of the public is solicited, and
perltc satisfaction guarranteed.
Towanda, Angnst 2, 1866. U.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS OF ALL
Biaes and styles, at the NEWS ROOM.
fjatbmart.
JJ ABDWARE.
CODDING & RUSSELL
HAVE A
LARGE AND WELD SELECTED STOCK OP
GOODS,
To which addition* are daily being made, which
they oflbr cheap for Cash. A large assortment
OP COOKING BTOYEB,
Among the many desirable and beautiful pat
terns 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 louud a great variety
suitable for every place wltere stoves are used.
STOVE PIPE AND BHEET IRON WORK, |
Always on hand and made to order. i
TINWARE,
A large stock manufactured from the very best
materia] and by experienced workmen. A very
ful assortment of
IRON, NIALB AND STEEL,
At New York prices.
HOUSE AND CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS,
TOOLS FOR THE FARMER,
Tools tor the House Joiner and Carpenter-
Tools for Blacksmiths—Tools for everybody.
WINDOW SASH AND GLASS, PAINTS, OILS
AND VARNISHES, MACBINB OIL AND BBNZOLK,
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 LANTERNS,
JOB WORK done with dispatch. Lamps re
paired. Fluid Lamps and Lanterns altered and
fitted to burn Kerosene.
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 PAi
'T f CODDING A RUSSELL.
Towanda, March 10,1863.
BROTHERS & CO,
DEALERS IN
HARDWARE !
TIN, COPPER, BHEKT IRON, AND
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,
I
TOWANDA, PENN'A.
Store one door south of the Post Office.
R. T. MARSHALL. W. K. MARSHALL. M M. MBRCUR.
I
I BROTHERS & CO.,
Wish to call the attention of the public to
their new Btock of
HARDWARE,
FARMING IMPLIMENTS,
BLACK SMITHS' TOOLS,
and CARPENTERS' TOOLB.
Also, a large assortment of
Window Glass, Sash, Paints, Oils,
.Patty, Varnishes, and Paint
and Varnish Brushes
! of all kinds, which will be sold for theloweßt
: Cash price. Also, a fiine assortment of
KEROSENE LAMPB
j of every style and pattern to suit the publi6.
Lamps repaired and changed from Oil and
Fluid to Kerosene.
Particular attention paid to the manufacturing
of all kinds of
TINWARE.
;JOBBINO PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO
i We have on hand a fine article of
GLASS FRUIT JARS,
j with improved self-sealing corks, and
IHERMETICALSEALINGCANS,
I which is one of the best cans used.
| June 20,1865.
/urniturt.
FURNITURE 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 descriptioi which will be made
of the best materials, and'in he Smost workman
like manner.
I invite the inection of the public to myjwork,
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 timet will admit.
Ready-made Coffins constantly on hand or
made to order. A good Hearse will be famished
when desired.
Aug. 15, 1865.
FURNITURE STORE!
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
lishment that I have a complete Stock of Goods,
Just received, embracing everything in the
FURNITURE LINE.
My goods are new and well selected, and for
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 charge 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
and Dining Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads,
Mirrore, 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
line. We have the
FIXE ST HEARSE
In this section, not evcepting anything west
of New York, and will attend Funerals within
a circuit of Twenty Miles, on reasonable terms.
G. H. VOORHIB.
N.I. HART, Agent.
Athens. Jan. 25, 1866 ly
jy E W PLANING MILL
The undersigned having bnilt a large and com
modious Mill in the Borough of Towanda, and
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 of MOULDINGS, of the
latest style and pattern, which we can furnish
muob cheaper than they can be worked by
hand.
PLANING.
TONGUEING,
GROVEING,
AND SCROLL
8 AWING,
and all 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 yon.
We will pay CASH for PINE A HEMLOCK
LUMBER delivered at onr lumber yard. Come
and see us, or if yon can't come, write.
L. B. RODGERB A CO.
Towanda, Feb ,1864
SHAVING AND TOILET SOAPS,
tor sale cheap at the NEWS BOOM
miscellaneous.
' BRANCH FOUNDRY
j AMD
j MACHINE SHOP,
I Bituted on Pine, east of Main Street,
: TOWANDA, BRADFORD CO, FA.,
Is now prepared to furnish
CIRCULAR SAW MILLS,
AND
SHINGLE MACHINES,
i Of the best quality with the latest improve
! ents. All kinds ot Machinery for Flouring and
Saw Mills.
STEAM ENGINES,
MADE & REPAIRED,
STEAM WHISTLES,
STEAM GAGUES,
* GAUGE COCKS,
OIL CANS, AC.,
Furnished at short notice.
BOLT CUTTING,
Done from i to 1J inches in diameter.
FORGING
Of heavy wrought work 'for Bridges, and all
other put poses, done to order. Also, a large
assortment of I
COOKING & HEATING STOVES,
Coal and Wood Burners. Furniture for Cooking
Stoves, Stove Pipe, Tin-Ware, Boat Pnmps,
Plows, Cultivators and Lcrapers, kept constant
ly on hand.
DRAWINGS A SPECIFICATIONS
Of all kinds of mac tune iy for mills and other
purposes prepared by
WARREN K. IIILL,
Foreman, who has had large experience in this
branch of the business.
JOHN CARMAN.
Towanda, Oct. 29,1866. - ly.
gLOOD A CO.,
Still Manufacture the best
•HORSE POWERS,
.The Best
THRESHERS AND CLEANERS,
Also,
THRESHERS AND SEPARATORS,
FANNING MILLS, 4c., 4c., 4c.
All of which we furnish at the Lowest Prices.
CALL AND SKB, AT THK NEW SHOP.
Athens, Pa., Aug. 16, 1866.—tf.
IIF U T eTE R 7 S MILLS,
BURLINGTON, PA.
: The proprietor, having rebuilt his Flouring Mill
f in Burington. and taken pains in seiecting ar-
I tides, and the most improved machinery, it is
' now completed in order for all kinds of Flouiing.
I
CUSTOM WORK DONE AT SHORT NOTICE.
; with cheerful attendants, who will see to your
] wants in good order and with general satisiac
| tion.
! J®-Cash paid for Grain.
April 17.1866- ROSWELL LUTHER.
g UN SHOP!
i GUNS, RIFLES AND PISTOLS.
J. V. GEIGEB, would respectfully inform the
publi c that he lias 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, 4c.
Keys fitted to Doors, Trunks and Padlocks.
*S- Particular attention given to repairing,
and all work warranted.
J. V. GEIGEB.
Towanda, Aug. 26.1866—6 m.
PIANOS, AMERICAN ORGANS
AND MELODIANS.
The undersigned most respectfully announces
to the citizens of Towanda and viciDity, 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, lor the
CELEBRATED AMERICAN WATCH
and has always on hand, a good assortment ol
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 iess and dispatch, and warrant
ed. To those who can't see, we would say go to
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.CHA IBERLAIN.
iDagons, Carriages. &r.
CARRIAGES, WAGONS,SLEIGHS
THE OLD ESTABLISHMENT STILL IN OPER.
ATION
FELLOWS, CUANDALL 4 CO.,
Successors to Reynolds, Fellows A Co., are now
offering and are prepared to furnish on short
notice, Wagons Carriages and S eighs, ol all
descriptions and of the latest and most appro
ved style, and of the best material at the old
stand opposite the Union House, in the cen
tral part of 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 tar extended, we hope to merit
a continuance of the same.
N. B—We, the undersigned, being practical
mechanics, can manufacture and offer to the
public at prices that will defy competition.
JAMES H. FELLOWS,
D. W. C. CKANDALL,
J. G. MERIT*
Alba Borough, April 15, 1866. ly.
|JNION CARRIAGE SHOP,
AT ALBA, PENN'A.
The undersigned respectfully informs the cit
izens of Western Bradford that he has commen
ced the Carriage and Wagon manufacturing bnsi.
ness, in all its variouab 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 iswelljknown 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, Cotters. Ac. His
work will be done by the moci experienced
wsrkmen, 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 MeINTYRE.
Alba, Bradford County, Pa„ Feb. 20,1866 ly
WAVERLY CARRIAGE FAC
TORY.— The undersigned, drsire to call
the attention of,the citizens ol Bradford County
to our
EXCELSIOR CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY.
| Our establishment is so completely fitted up jin
the department" of Woodwork, Ironing, Paint
ing and Trimming, and so supplied with first
class workmen, as to ennable us to furnish all
kinds ot carriages in the best and most modern
style, and always warranted to be of the best
material aud workmanship. New work of ev- i
ery kind kept constantly on hand, including !
the best article of 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, H. Y., Nov. 12,1866 6 .
MITCHELL'S EXTRACTS.-- The
finest extracts lor flavoring in use. For j
sale wholesale and retail at ' FOX'S, i
Insurant*.
TOWANDA INSUR AN<J Y
1 AGENCY !
Polities issued.lossesadjusted and prompt,'j .
By H. B MKEAIt, Agent
; Of the following well known and reliable f>, Kl
panic*. Office Montanje's B!o< k.
Aggregate Amount of Capital, *!7,b*.<
.EKTNA IKSUHANCB COMPANY,
Hartford, Conn., J
Capital - tt.OOO.'o
NIAOABA INSUHANCK COMPANY, i
.Ycir York, f
Capital $1,246/KXJ
! Nrw ENGLAND INSURANT* COMPANY, 1
Hartjord, Conn., )
I Capital *200.000
WYOMING INSCNHUKANCE COMPANY, i
IVilkes-han t, Pa., [
Capital *160,000
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSIT INSURANCE i
Co., (Accidental)
Philadelphia, )
Capital $.6( 0 000
CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LINK INSURANCE i
Co.. Hart for d, Conn , (
Capital *IO.OOO
Towanda, Feb. 20. IWt- tf
HARTFORD LIVE STOCK IKSU
RANGE COMPANY.
CAPITAL *600, 1)00.
Cash assets Nov. 1, fi.", '>% ■
Insures on ail kinds of live stock, again-*,
theit and death from any cause.
H. B. McKKAN,
Jan. 10, 1867. Agent.
Dec. sth, the Mare •' Lady Mace,"' own* i
Dennis F. Flagg, of Boston . Mass., ac* d-a* ;
received a kick Irom another horse, hied:-
her left fore leg, above the knee, rend : /
necessary to kill her as an act of hnmauPy. ,
surcd in the Hartford Livestock Insaran e i
pony. Loss paid Dec. 6th 1867.
FIRE, LIFE, AND ACCIDENTAL
INSURANCE.
CAPITAL REPRESENTED OVEP
SEVENTEEN MILLION DOLLAt,
0. S. RUSSELL, Agmt,
FOR THE FOLLOWING NAMED RELIABLE CGMPI-.,
GIRAKD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE )
COMPANY Philadelphia, j
Capital and snrplua.over *J6t
HOME INSURANCE COMPANY,
Of Seen- York. f
Capital and surplus,, over *1 7b.
INSURANCE COMSANY OF NORTH i
AMERICA, Philadelphia. (
Capital and surplus, over {1,706
MANHATTAN INSURANCE COMPANY, I
Of New-York. j
Capita! and surplus, over *''oo.
I ENTERPRISE INSURANCE COMPANY, I
Of Philadelphia. j
I Capital and surplus, over *3V
ARTIC INSURANCE COMPANY, 5 f
Of New- Yoi k. f
Capital and surplus, over 175- 0
PUTNAM INSURANCE COMPANY. /
Of Hartford. Conn, f
Capital and surplus, over $7Ol.
i MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, I
. Of New-York. f
j Capital and surplus,over *i,ooo' j
TRAVELLERS INSURANCE COMPANY, )
Of Hurtjord, Conn. )
Capital and surplus, over **. .
Risks taken on all kinds of Property. at •
low ratesas by any other reliable Companl*.-?
4- Policies issned and Losses, il any
justed at this Agency,thereby saving the ;
and expense of going eisewherejfor settiem* v
AA" Office at the Hurdwhc-e Store :
ding A Russell C. S. RCSSKI.i.
Towanda, Feb. 7,1866—tf
THE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NORTH AMERICA.
Office No. 242 Walnut Street, Phiiadeh
This Company are cow prouecuting u
ness of Insurance from loss or damage by :• 1
on Buildings, Merchandise, Furniture A
throughout the State of Pennsylvania, on 1
al terms,for long or short periods; or perma.
Iy of Buildings, by a deposit of Premium.
The prompt payment of claims for 1* - - •
ing the period of nearly 70 years that t a.-
pany has been in esistence, entitles them to ice
confidence of the pubjic.
DIRECTORS.—Arthur G. Coffin, Samuel •
Jones, John A Brown.Charles Taylor, .tic'
White, Jno. B. Neff. Richard D. Wood. Wm.
Welsh, Wm.E. Bowen, James N. Dickson. s.
Morris Wain, John Mason, Geo. L. HarrisJC.
Francis R. Cope. Edward H. Trotter, Edwari-
Clarke, Wm. Cummings.
ARTHUR G. COFFIN, Pres'nt
C. S. BUSSELL. Agent, Towanda.
FARMER'S MUTUAL FIRE INS!
BANCE COMPANY
OF MIDDLE PENNSYLVANIA,
Office in Danville, Montour County, Pent a.
Capital • . - *357,00
The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Cert: .cy
of Middle Pennsylvania was incorporated !y :e
Pennsylvania Legislature, in the year 1- ■
the Mutual Insurance of Country property c
and immediately thereafter commenced i: •
ations on that principle, which has beenst: :
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 of Country proper y only, the
low rates charged for Insurance, andtlie prompt
payment of losses are deemed a sufficient re
mendation of the Earners Mutual Eirt In- <
ance Company of Middle Penns Ivania, to a
owners of safe class country property.
P. JOHNSON, Sec'y. Wit. FUI.MKB, Prest.
C. M. MANVILI.iI.
March 5, '66. Agent, Towanda. Pa.
Poto§rapl)l)s.
A GOOD THING MAY BE SEEN
AT
WOOD A HARDING'S GALLERY OF ART,
TOWANDA, BRADFORD COUNTY, I*A.
We take pleasure in infot ming our old itienc
and the public, that we have procured one of
best large Solar Cameras now in nse, and are
prepared to furnish to all our patrons, better
PHOTOGRAPHS, from miniature to lite*.:
than ever offered in this count . at very low j■: .•
ces. We are still making the neat GEM FEKK'i
TYPES, mounted on cards, as well as all k 1*
of CASE PICTURES, such as
MELAMOTYPES and AMBROTYPP.s.
We are also making Leautitul
CARD P HOTOUR APH n ,
ol all the best style , and having secured
best, and plenty of help, we can insure sit:
to all that may'avor us with their pat re: •
We shall in tuture give our strict attentii n t.
sittings, in order to secure the most favor.: -
positions, and as littl inconvenience as p .--
ble to our customers. In regard to
COP I'JNG,
our present facilities enable us to make on sir
notice, the must artistic pictures lrom very ,
DAGUERROTYPE3, MELANIOTYPEn
OR AMBROTYPES,
the increasing demand for that kind of wo* :. .
lead us to give our attention particularly to tin.',
branch ol the business.
We are making large additions to our d '■>
of
GILT, ROSEWOOD AND WALNUT KRAMKs.
GEO. H. WOOD. DEI.. IIARDIX'
Dec. 10,1866.
Q.ROCERIES AND PROVISIONS
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
JOHN MERIDE T 11,
Main st., first door south of Rail Road Bouse
Towanda, has just received large additi"G t°
his stock of
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS
Which will be sold at wholesale and retail, a'
the very lowest rates.
RYE FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR.
KEROSENE OIL,
At Wholesale.
Farmer's Produce of all kinds, bought and ->•
The public attention is respectfully m* '■
ed to my stock which will be found t ,e
Fresh, bought at low prices and will be sold ut
correspondingly low rates.
Towandt.July 17,1866.
MUSIC, OR ANY OTHER AH
TICLE in our line, ordered at short notice
by calling at the NEWS ROOM.
POCKET CUTTLERY LOWKR
than at any other establishment in town
atlthe NEWS ROOM.