Agricultural.
Commissioner Netwon's Eeport.
Agricultural industry is the founda
tion of the prosperity of every people.
It furnishes the material and support
of every other form of labor and by
its replenishing power of life and
growth repairs the waste of the human
family. It was the first step from
savage to civilized life, and but for
the accumulation of the agriculturist
in excess of his own subsistence no
civilization could ever have been pos
sible. The most ancient civilization
of which we have any authentic rec
ord, Hindostan, had its origion in a
superabundance of rice ; while that
of Egypt arose from its plentiful sup
ply ol' dates, which are the chief food
of the ancient people.
The industrial and commercial
grandeur of England may be attribu
ted to the breeding of cattle. Miche
let ascribes the ruddy, robust appear
ance and genius of the early men of
that civilization to their plentiful sup
ply of beef, aud thinks the mental
power aud force of Shakspeare due to
the fact that he was the son of a butch
er, and fed in early childhood upon
beef and blood.
Notwithstanding all that character
izes the highest civilization of man in
science, art, literature,philosophy and
religion, the splendor and glory of
empires rest at last upon the toil of
the agriculturist. And notwithstan
ding the vast majority of mankind in
all ages have been and are engaged
in upholding this civilization, they
themselves " have ever been, as a
class, degraded by ignorance and pov
erty. "
The rural felicity of ancient Grrece
and Rome, which afforded the theme
for so much eloqueuce, poetry and
song, was in fact nothing more than
the happiness of simplicity and ignor
ance. And while the condition of the
agriculturists of this day is vastly
improved over that of the ancient
world, it must be acknowledged that
in intelligence, wealth, education and
refinement, they are far behind that
class who make science, art, politics
or literature their profession or pur
snit.
Even in countries where this inter
est has received the greatest conside
ration from government, and the best
organization attained, but a small
portion of the intellectual and corpo
real powers of agriculturists are
evoked and developed. Their natural
resources for the most part are idle
and unemployed, and this destitution
of mental and political culture in every
European country leaves them sub
stantially slaves, without the means
of assisting or maintaining their lib
erties.
The agriculturists of the United
States are, by the concurrent testimo
ny of philosophical observers, in ad
vance of all other countries in intelli
gence and well-being. But the supe
riority is not so much the result of
our republican institutions as it is due
to the fact that our country is new
and inexhaustible in its richness and
resources, with a climate favorable to
the production of everything essential
to the wealth and comfort of our ad
vancing civilization.
Enter the home of an average far
mer in our country, and we must at
once perceive the absence of every
thing like culture or comfort. The
head of that family has, perhaps, toil
ed assiduously from the beginning to
the end of the year, and yet has been
able to make no accumulations—
nothing beyond the payment of taxes
and the frugal fare for his family—
and without the means of educatiug
his children as he wishes They grow
up in idleness aud ignorance from the
want of profitable occupations, a
faithful copy of their parents—some
rising above, and some falling below
the parental standard,and in the main
with perhaps a slight gain in general
intelligence.
Now that our labor system has been
completely revolutionized by the abo
lition of slavery, we may be said to
have taken the first step toward the
maturity of that type on which our
society is fashioned ; when each in
dustrial pursuit shall receive a com
plete independent development mu
tually supporting each the other as
parts of one grand whole, industrial
production depends on appprtioning
its various operations so that the men
tal and moral powers of individuals
shall be associated to a common end ;
that is, when all the intellectual pow
ers are made to co-operate with ma
terial agencies. It is as true in agri
culture as in any other form of indus
try, that the current supply depends
principally upon the actual skill, dex
terity, judgment, and science with
which labor is applied,while the pow
ers ol nature, notwithstanding their
apparent magnitude, are limited, the
powerB of man, so far as experience
and analogy can guide us, are unlim
ited.
The forests and fisheries ol Ameri
ca furnished subsistence to only a
few hundred thousand savages, but
by the power of science aud skill un
der our advancing civilization there
seems to be no assignable limit to the
countless millions who can not only
find subsistence but wealth upon this
continent.
It was in ignorance of the unlimit
ed powers of mind that led to the pop
ular adoption, both in Eugland and
the United States, of the gloomy the
ory of Malthus—that populations ever
tend to increase beyond the powers of
subsistence, to find a check only in
war,famine and pestilence. The con
viction that the rising family could
not all find support on the old home
stead led to the peopling of the great
\\ est. It was this conviction in the
mind of the planter, that he could not
provide on his paternal estates homes
for all his children and his numerous
slaves, that led to the acquisition of
Texas, the struggle for Kansas,long
ings for Cuba and other tropical out
lets, and finally to the war for sepa
rate nationality.
Ihe powers of mind are as unlimit
ed over the forces of nature in agri
culture as in any other pursuit, and
the time has come when it will give
greater scope to the inspiration of
genius than any other department of
scientific knowledge.
The agriculturist in the strictest
sense of the term is an artist, whose
life-long business is in availing him
self of the processes of nature— in the
chemical agencies of air, earth, water,
and sunshine—which transmute seed
into grain, vegetables, grasses.fibres,
fruits, Ac.; and these again by the
use of animal organism into honey,
milk, butter, beef, mutton, pork, poul
try, Ac,
Three-fourths of the population of
the United States are engaged in ag
riculture, or its kindred pursuits of
mining, fishing, bunting, &c.; and it
is the design of the Agricultural De
partment to bring these, as it were,
into a common brotherhood—disciples
of the same school, guided by the
same scientific principles —in order to
secure such a wise distribution of la
bor that each farmer will be able to
devote himself to that specialty which
science teaches is best adapted to the
soil and climate of the spot on which
God has given him habitation.
Looking at the agricultural indus
try as now organized, political econo
mists assume that it does not afford
the range for that division of labor
which is found in other pursuits, and
seem to have despaired of its attain
ing that perfection to be found else
where. The agriculturist is not so
much occupied in one as in a miscella
neous class of duties, too varied to
realize that dexterity and thorough
ness obtained in other pursuits.—
Boys and women are made useful in
its - operations, but they are not so
continuous or profitable as the employ
ment of manufactures. I ndoubtedly
this science may be brought to that
degree of perfection that the division
of labor will supply profitable and
continuous employment for every
member and child, so far as is consis
tent with bodily organization and
mental culture.
It has only been within a few years
that any attempt has been made by
the national Government to organize
agricultural industry upon its proper
basis, and the Hon. Isaac Newton,
the present able and efficient head of
the Department of Agriculture, is the
first practical mind who has laid hold
of the project with a prospect of suc
cessfully combining all the product
ive resources of the country, and by
a rational and free division of agricul
tural industries to afford constant and
remunerative employment, which will
insure skill and thoroughness equal
to that attained in other branches of
industry, and yet with leisure suffi
cient for mental culture. This will
place our agricultural population in
advance of any other in intelligence,
refinement, education and wealth,and
make our American Union in all the
elements of civilization far in advance
of any other nation now upon earth,
and above any in the past which his
tory records.
Commissioner Newton wisely sug
gests the importance of erecting at
once a magnificent building adapted
to all the varied needs of this great
interest, with a museum to contain
every seed, plant, fibre, aud every
mineral and geological specimen of
the globe, together with every ani
mal,whether for food or service,show
ing the types of the various breeds
and the purposes to which they are
severally adapted.
The favor already bestowed by Con
gress in the establishment of agricul
tural colleges in the several States
leads us to hope that the able and
timely suggestion of the Commission
er for the creation of agricultural
statistics throughout the country, with
proper laboratories aud suitable in
structors to test by experiment on the
spot the soil and climate of each lo
cality, and the purposes for which
they are best adapted,will be approv
ed and carried out.
A great labor the Commissioner has
ascertained the number, price, and
value of all animals used for food or
labor, all cereals, wool, or other agri
cultural produsts, in the several
States,thus effecting incalculable ben
efit upon commercial dealings, and at
the same time arresting the ruinous
practice of speculators.
The man who causes two blades of
grass to spring from the same spot on !
which only one sprouted before has j
been usually pronounced a greater '
benefit to his kind than all the poli
ticians combined. And just as certain
it is that as one bushel of improved I
seed what will yield nearly twenty for ;
one, so will every dollar invested by j
Congress in facilitating the growth
and improvement of agricultural pro
ducts through seeds, callings, fibres,
farm stock, Ac., yield fourfold to the
farmer, and enable him to return to
the Government in amount of taxes
its original outlay over and over
again.
ASCERTAINING THE AGE OF SHEEP.—
Although the age of the ram may be
ascertained by the number of rings or
knobs on his horns,yet from the large
number of hornless sheep, and many
other reasons, it is safer and more
satisfactory to determine the age by
the teeth. The sheep has eight cut
ting teeth in the front of the lower
jaw, aud six molar, or grinding teeth,
in each jaw above and below. When
the lamb is born it sometimes has no
cutting teeth, but it generally has
two, and before it becomes a month
old, the full number, eight, appear in
the front or lower jaw. When the
sheep is sixteen months old, the two
central cutting teeth are shed, and in
process of time replaced by others,
which attain their full size when the
sheep is two years old. Between the
ages of two and three years, the next
two incisors,or cutting teeth are shed,
and slowly replaced by others, which
also attain their /ull sizo when the
animal is three years old. At four
years old,the sheep has six full grown
cutting teeth, and at five thf ; front
teeth are all of an equal size, being
fully developed.
In the sixth and seventh year the
teeth become discolored,and the enam
el begins to wear off,and ewes should
not be kept for breeding after they
are seven years old. Sometimes they
are kept much longer than this, but
it is well known that old ewes seldom
produce strong and vigorous lambs.
The culling out of old ewes and re
placing them with choice well-bred
young ones, is a very important part
of sheep husbandry.— Canada Far
mer.
NEW MANURE. —We learn from Gal
ignanVs Messenger that M. M Blanch
aril and Chateau by mixing acid phos
phote of iron and magnesia with ;
nightsoil, have succeeded in fixing its ;
volatile principles. Acid phosphate i
of iron and magnesia is cheap, and !
moreover, an excellent disinfecting !
substance, and it appears from the !
experiments which the city of Tan's
has made on a large scale, that both
as an agricultural and a sanitary
agent, this phosphate will render a
great service to society.
W HAT di<l Lot do when his wife
turned into a pilhu of salt ? Got a fresh
JRcrcf)anW}f.
JPALL AND WINTER GOODS i
FOR CASH,
HENRY MERCUR & Co.
TOWANDA, PA.,
HEALERS IN
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
DRY GOODS,
DOMESTICS,
WOOLENS,
HOSIERY
AND
NOTIONS,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
CROCKERY, &C .
Nov. i, 1866.
E W ARRIVAL!
W. A. ROCKWELL,
Is DOW receiving an unusuallarge auppply of
GOODS,
Comprising a fashionable assortment ot
DRESS GOODS,
CLOAKINGS,
SHAW L.S,
BREAKFAST CAPES,
HOODS,
EMBROIDERY.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,
SHEETING,
BATTING,
YARN,
And all descriptions ot
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 sold at the lowest rates.
WOODEN WARE,
01 all descriptions, Bird Cages, Ladies
Fancy Backets.
TOYS FOR THE CHILDREN,
To appreciate the great variety, you must 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.
Towanda, Oct. 15, 1866.
SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE
SDN— D, W. HUGHES, haa fitted up his
car (formeriy occupied for a Picture Gallery)
for an Eating Saloon, where he intends to keep
all kinds of Refreshments served np in the best
style. He has made an arrangement with an
extensive Oyster Dealer to furnah 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 segara, candies and nuts of all kinds.
Farmers and others visiting Towania, will find
it to their interesi to call at this saloon to get
their meals, where they can be accommoda ed
with the best of tare at a cheap rate. The high
est price paid lor all kinds of fruit, chesnnts Ac
Don't forget the place, second door aonth of
Beidleman's Block. Towanda, Pa.
Dec. 1,1866.
JUrngs an& fflfbiritua.
H. GORE'S DRUG STORE
W. H. H. GOKB, (successor to Barstow A
Gore,) is continuing the business at the old
stand No. 4, Patton's Block, where he is daily
rowiving 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
Has just been received, and we are now pre
pared to supply the
WANTS OF THE PUBLIC WITH ARTICLES
BELONGING TO THE TBADB.
PuHE WINES AND LIQUORS,
FOR MEDICAL USE ONLY.
A FULL ASSORTMENT OF CONCENTRATED
BuTANIC, ECLECTIC AND HuMfEPATHIC
MEDICINES.
ALL THE POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES.
FAINTS, OIL, VARNISH,
PAINT AND VARNISH BRUSHES,
DYE-STUFFS AND GLASS.
FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES OF EVERY
KIND.
TILDKN'S ALCOHOLIC AND FLUID EXTRACTS,
ALKALOID A .V// RESIXOIDS,
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, POCKET
KNIVES,
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS OF LATESTYLE
AND BEST QUALITY.
A large supply Brushes for the Hat and Hair.
Also for tne Teeth and Nails, Tooth Pow
ders and Pastes, Oils, Perfumery,
Soaps, Combs, Hair Dye, Invigor
ators,Ac., Kerosene, Kerosene
Lamps, Shades, Chimneys,
Wicks, Ac., all of the
late st styles.
CHOICE CIGARS, TOBACCO AND SNUFF.
tar Physicians supplied at reasonable rates.
Medicines and Prescriptions carefully and ac
curately compounded and prepared by compet
ent persons at all hours of the day and night.
Sunday hours from 8 to 10 o'clock in the fore
noon, to 2in the afternoon.
W. H. H. GORE.
Towanda , Sept. 29, 1866.
(Slotting.
QOOD NEWS. REBEL LI 0 N
ENDED!
RAG FRICE 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 tht
STORE OF R. W. EDDY,
Bought since the tall of Gold and the Rebellion
which will enable him to give his customers the
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 m sale.
My goods are all
THE LATEST FASHIONS,
And equal to the best city custom made, an
tit 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, Jsuspen
ders, Under Shirts and Drawers, Best quality
English Halt 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. Ail goods
sold at one price, no bantering nor teasing to
make an ofler, 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 williind him
ready to show his goods and sell them too at
the lowesf 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.
CLOTHING ! CLOTHING !
HEADY 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 SUITS OF ALL
STYLES. COATS, PANTS, VESTS,
SHIRTS, COLLARS, N'K TIES,
WRAP. ERS, DRAWERS Ac.
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS
Of every description.
Esieclal attention is called to our stock of
CIJOTHS, CASSIMERES AND VESTING 3
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.
Cntting 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!
1806. FALL! 1806.
SOLOMON k SON,
The attention ol the public is invited to the large
and attractive stock of Goods offering at
PEACE PRICES.
The stock consists oi
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 k 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 utoek und prices. Yon will
find it to your interest to do so. We buy ex
clusively lor 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.
UTRALTON'S YEAST COMPOUND
O is the best yeast ever sold. lam agent for
tbe manufacturer. For sale at wholesale or re
tail. E T. FOX.
SUGARS IN EVERY STYLE FOR
sale cheap, wholesale or retail, at FOX'S.
Orngs ant* fflefcictncs.
NS. H, C. P0 R TER,
AT THE
OLD CASH DRUG STORE,
ESTABLISHED TWENTY YEARS,
Corner Main and Pine Streets. Towanda, Pa.
Having recently added largely to his Stock, a
full and complete assort men , constituting an
extensive variety, embracing many articles used
in the Arts for mechanical purposes, carefully
selected with regard to the progressive wants of
the pubti •, which will be kept constantly sup
pi eu 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 ail 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, PIPES AND CIGARS,
GardA, Field and Flour Seeds, Trusses, Sup
porters, Suspensories, Shoulder Braces,
Breast Pumps, Teething Rings, Nursing
Bottles, Nipples, Nipple Shells and
S! ields. 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 Homeopath
ic Medicines, and all the Popular Patent
MEDICI N E S .
All articles warranted as represented. Per
sons at a distance can leceive their orders by
stage or mail, which wiil receive prompt and
careful attention.
DR. PORTERS PREPARATIONS
FOR FAMILY USE,
Known as Safe and Reliable Remedies, aie war
ranted for what they are intended to give satis
faction, viz :
Dr. Porter's Pectoral Syrup, for coughs,
colds, lung OO
Dr. Porter's Eclectic Pills, for bilious com
plain's and mild cathartic 25
Dr. Porter's Sanifer Syrup, for scrofula
skin diseases, 1 00
Dr. Porter's Uterine Tonic, for female weak
nens, tfc 1 00
I)r. Porters Tonic Elixir/or 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 I 00
Dr Porter s Blackberry Balsam, for diar
lhaa.tcc 35
Dr. Porter's Family Embrocation Jbi sprains
biuises, 35
D. Porter's Pectoral Wafers, for hoarse
ness, sore throat, 4 - c 25
Dr. Porter's Worm Wafers, for expelling
worms 25
Dr. Porter's Worm Syrup, for extermina
ting win ms 35
Dr. Porter's lulant Relief, fu, ciying babies
colic, Ac 25
Dr. Porter's Cephalic Snuff, for catairh
headache 25
Dr. Porter's Toothache Drops, for tooth
ache 25
Dr. Porter's Tooth Powder, for preset ring
teeth 35
Dr. Porter's Tricocene, for dressing and 50
growing the hair 50
Dr. Porter's Tiicophiie.ior beautifying the
hair 50
Dr. Porter's OdoriterousShampoo,for clean
ing the hair 50
Dr. Porter's Milk ot Flowers, tor beautify.
lug tbe complexion 50
Dr. Porter's Pile O ntrncut. lor external .
piles 1 00
Dr. Porter's Fiench Compound, tor scald
ing urine 1 00
Dr. Porter's Medicated Figs,, lor habitual
constipation . 1 00
Dr. Porter's Healing Salve, lorcuts.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. Potter's Corn and Wart Remover, lor
corns aud bunions 25
Dr. Porte.'s Coustipaiion Pills, lor costive
ness 2
Dr. Porter's Iron Pills, lor poor blood 25
Dr. Porter's Citrate Magnesia, lor a pleas
ant catharrlc 50
Dr. Porter's Liquid Rennet, lor making nn
tr tious diet lor invalids 25
Dr. Porter's Extract Vanilla, lor flavoring
ice cream, Ac 40
Dr. Porter's Extract Lemon, for flavoring
ice cream—large bottles 10
Dr. Porter's Oriental Cemeut, ioi mending
broken glass, Ac 25
Dr. Porter's Liquid Giue, lor repairing
wood work 25
Dr. Porter's Cleansing Fluid .for easy wash
ing 50
Dr. Porter's Bed Bug Poison, tor killing
bugs 50
Dr. Porter's Fly Poison Paper, for killing
flies 05
Dr. Porter's Rat and Mice Poison, lor ex
terminating rats 25
Dr. Porter's Benzine, for removing spots
Irom 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, fur
diseases of animals 30
Dr. Porter's Horse aud Cattle Lotion, for
sprains, galls, Ac 50
Dr. Porter's Ring-Bone and Spavin Cure,
lor lame horses 50
Medical advice given gratuitously at the office,
charging only for medicine.
Thankful lor past libeial patronage,would
respectlu ly announce to his triends and the
public, that no pains shall be spared to satisfy,
and merit the continuation ol i heir confidence
and patronage.
11. 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. I).,
HYGIENIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
May be consulted in person or by letter, at
his lesdence, 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 tbe only College in the world where health is
taught, we shall take especial pains to explain
to the patients thenature ol 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 lite. Will visit patients,
and give directions lor home treatment, when
desired.
East Springhill, May 1, '66 ly,p.
BOOK-BINDERY.— THE PUBLIC
is respectfully iuformed that the Book-
Bindery has been removed to the Argus Build
ing, 3d story, where will be done
BOOK-BIN DING!
In all its various branches, on terms as rea
sonable as " the times " wiil allow. Tbe Bind
ery will be under the charge ui
H. C. WHITAKER,
! An experienced Binder, and all work will be
promptly done, in a style and mauuer which
, cannot be excelled. Music, Magazines, News
papers, Old Books, Ac., bound in every variety
ot styie. Particular attention will be paid to
i tbe Ruling and Binding ol
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
perftc satisfaction guarranteed.
Towanda. August 2, 1566. —tf.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS OF ALL
Sizes and styles, at tbe NEWS ROOM.
fijarlroarc.
J_| A B I) W A B E .
CODDING k RUSSELL
HA VK A
LARGE AND WELD 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
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 lound a great variety
suitable for every plate 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
materia! and by experienced workmen. A very
ful assortment of
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 VABNISHES, MACHINE OIL AND BENZOLE, "
KDROSENE OIL, LAMPS, WICKS AND
CHIMNEYS,
BELTING, TABLE AND DOCKET CUTLERY,
BRITTANNIA AND PLATEDWARE,
Pumps, JLead Pip', Chain Pumps,
Walt) Pipes, Grindstones and futures,
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.
jfcfi-OUR GOODS have been purchased on
the pay down system and will be sold for
READY PA \
I CODDING A RUSSELL.
Towanda, March 10,1863.
MARSHALL BROTHERS k CO.,
DKALKRS IN
HARD \Y A R E !
TIN, COrPKK.RHKBT IKON, AND
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, !
TOWANDA, PENN'A.
Stow una door south of the Post Office.
R, T. MAK. lIAI.L. W. K. MARSHALL. M.M. MKKCIP. '
JJTARSHALL BROTHERS & CO.,
Wish to call the attention of the public to
their new Stock of
HARDWARE,
FARMING IMPLIMEXTS,
BLACK SMITHS' TOOLS,
and CARPENTERS' TOOLS. I
Also, a large assortment of I
Window Glass. Sash, Paints, Oils,
Putty, Varnishes, and Paint
and Varnish Brushes
or all kinds, which will he sold for the lowest
Cash priee. Also, a fiine assortment of
KEROSENE LAMPS
of every style and pattern to suit the public.
L imps repaired and chanced from Oil and
Fluid to Kerosene.
Particular attest! ... Pali to the manufacturing
of all binds of
TIN- WARE.
JOBBING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO
Wc have on hand a tine article of
GLASS FRUIT JARS,
with improve^self-sealing corks, aad
HIRKBTICALSE A I, i N (> C A N S ,
which is one ot the best cans used.
June 20,1805.
.furniture.
hJIURNITURE 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 descripliui which will be made
: of the best materials, and in he ;most workman
like manner.
I invite the inaction of the public to myjwork,
which shallnc be snrpssed in durability, ,t any
shop in the count: y. and ray prices will be
found to be as low as the time will admit.
Ready-made Coffins constant I v on hand or
made to order. A good Hearse will he furnished
I when desired.
Aug. 15, 18fi5.
JJEVV FURNITURE STORE I
Having rented the Furniture Ware-rooms form
erly occupied by F. N. Page, Athens. Ph..
would now say to tho patrons of the old Estab
lishment that 1 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 1 y any. Call and ex
amine my stock before purchasing. I retain
the Workmen of the old establishment, and
MR. \. 1. BART
Will have change ol 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, Solas, Bureaus, Marble-top
Centre Tables, Extension
an I Dining Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads,
Mirrors, Picture Frames,
Photograph Ovals, Cord and Tassels,
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
line. We have the
FINEST HEARSE
In this section, not eveepting anything west
ot New York, and will attend Funerals within
a circuit of Twenty .Miles, on reasonable terms.
G. 11. VOORUIS.
N. I. HAIIT, Agent.
Athens. Jan. 25. 1866.—1y
K W PLAN IN G MIL L
The undersigned having built 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 oi MOULDINGS, of the
latest style and pattern, which we can furnish
much cheaper than they can he 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 than
twelve to fourteen miles distant, will find it
largely for their interest to buy of us, or bring
their lumber aud 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 yon can't come, write.
L. B. RODGERS A CO.
Towanda. Feb, 1864.
SHAVING AND TOILET SOAPS,
for sale cheap at the NEWS ROOM
fflistellaneotis.
BRANCH FOUNDRY|
AN D
j MACHINE SHOP,
Situated on Pine, east of Main Street,
TOWANDA, BRADFORD CO, PA.,
la now prepared to furnish
CIRCULAR SAW MILLS,
AND
SHINGLE MACHINES,
Of the best quality with the lates' improve
entg. All kinds ol Machinery for Flouring and
Saw Mills.
* STEAM ENGINES,
MADE A REPAIRED,
STEAM WHISTLES.
STEAM GAGUES,
GAUGE COCKS,
OIL CANS, AC.,
Furnished at short notice.
BOLT CUT TINO,
Done from Ato 1J inches in diameter.
FORGING
Of heavy wrought work ; for Br'dges, and all
other purposes, done to order. Also, a large
assortment of
COOKING k HEATING STOVES,'
Coal and Wood Burners. Furniture lor Cooking
Stoves, 6'ovc* Pipe, Tin-Ware, Boat Pumps,
Plows, Cultivators and Lcrapers, kept constant
> ly on hand.
i DRAWINGS k SPECIFICATIONS
Of all kinds of machineiy for mills and other
purposes prepared by
WARREN HILL,
Foreman, who has had large experience in this
branch ol ihe business.
JOHN ('ARMAN
Towauda, Oct. 2'J, 1666. ly.
JD LOOD & CO ,
Still Manufacture the be-t
HORSE POWERS,
i
, 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.
| Athens, Pa, Aug. 16,1866.—tf.
jr UTHIB'S MI LL S~
BURLINGTON, PA.
The proprietor, having rebuilt his Flouring Mill
in Burington. and taken pains in selecting ar
ticles. and the most improved machinery, it is
: now completed in order tor all kinds of Flouting.
CUSTOM WORK DONE AT SHORT NOTICE.
| with cheerful attendants, who will see to your
wants in good order and with general satisfac
tion.
paid for Grain.
April 17. IM ROKWELL U THER
Q. U N S HOP!
GUN.->, RIFLES AND PISTOLS.
J. V. GHOEH, would respectfully intorm the
j public that he has opened his
GUN snor
On the north side of the Public Square, near the
Court House, where may be found Double and
single Barreled Guns, Rides, Revolvers, Pistols,
Cartridges, Ac .
Keys litted to Doors. Trunks and Padlocks.
41. Particular attention given to repairing,
and all work warranted.
J. V. GEIGER.
Towanda. Aug. 26. 1866—6 m.
DIANOS, AMERICAN ORGANS
X AND MELODIAXS.
The undersigned most respectiully announces
, to the citizens, ot Towauda and vicinity, that he
has pur- based the Music busiuess 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 the.v can he had elsewhere.
W. A. CHAMBERLAIN.
He is also Agent for the
CELEBRATED AMERICAN WATCH
and has always ou hand, a good assortment of
Swiss Watches, with a general assortment of
JEWELRY AND FANCY GOODS,
Silver and ITateJ 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 he iound the Seth Tho
mas. which lias no equal
REPAIRING AND JOBBING,
done with neat ess and dis: Afc'i. and w.iriant
ed. To those who can't see, we would say go to
Chamberlain's and get u pair ol glasses that will
make ;eu see as well as ever. Don't lorget the
shop, nearly opposite the Court House.
Dec. 1, 1.866. W. A. Cti A dBERLAIN.
iHagoits, (Carriages. Sec.
/IARRIAGES; WAGONS,SLEIGII3
THE OLD ESTABLISHMENT STILL IN OPER.
ATION
FELLOWS, CKANDALL A CO,
Successors to Reynolds, Fellows A Co.. are now
offering and are prepared to luruish 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 the old
stand opposite the Union House, in the cen
tral part oi 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 Buildet, would assure the public
that no pains will be spared by the above tirm
to make the establishment worthy of their pat
ronage. Thanklul as one of the old firm for the
patronage thus tar extended, we hope to merit
a continuance ol 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. ORANDALL,
J. G. MERITT
Alba Borough. April 15. 1866. ly.
rjNION 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 busi.
uess, in all its various!) ranches in Alba boro
in the shop north of the Union Hotel. His
foreman in the wood-hop will he N. M. REY
NOLDS. who is well ;known to the people of
this vicinity, having been in the business tor the
last 16 years. He will manufacture to order, and
keep constantly on hand the latest styles of
Buggys, both top and open, Platiorin, Democrat
and Skeleton Wagons, Sleighs, Cutters. Ac. His
work will be done by the most experienced
werkmen, and great care will be taken in pro
curring the best limber, and the most substan
tial materials. He intends that the work turned
out at his shop for style, durability and cheap
ness, shall not he excelled in the County. RE
PAIRING of ail kinds done with despatch,in a
suhtantial manner on reasonable terms. Give
usacaii. JAMES MeINTYRE.
Alba, Bradford County. Pa, Feb. 20,1866.—1y
WAVERLY CARRIAGE FAC-
I I TORY—The undersigned.desire to call
the attention of.the citizens ot Bradford County
to our
EXCELSIOR CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY.
Our establishment is so completely fitted up jin
the of Woodwork, lrouiag, Paint- !
iag and Trimming, and so supplied with first
class workmen, as to ennahle us to turnish all
kinds ol carriages in the best and most modern
style, and always warranted to he ol the best
material and workmanship. New work oi ev
ery kind "kept constantly on baud, including
the best article ot Platform Spring Wagons to
he found 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, 11. Y, Nov. 12,1866.—6 .
VI ITCH ELL'S EXTRACTS. -- The
-XL finest extracts tor flavoring in use. For
sale wholesale and retail at FOX'S.
Juanrancc.
RIT 0 W A NDA I N S"T RAX C K
I AGENCY !
Pol.-ie- issued, Losses adjusted and promptly paid
liy It. li M'KEAS, An"il
, 01 the following well known and reliable tj., m
ponies. Office Montanye's Block.
Aggregate Amount of Capital, 117,060,000
A.kisa. INSURANCE Cog pa NT,
Hartford, Conn., f
Capital . H ,000,000
NIAGARA INSURANCE COMPANY, I
Sew Voik, {
Capital .11,246,000
NEW ENGLAND INSL RANCE COMPANY, I
Hartjotd, Conn., f
Capital >200.000
WYOMING JNSUNSURANCE COMPANY. I
IfTlkes-Ran e, Pa., f
Capital 1150,000
NOKTH AMERICAN TRANSIT INSURANCE j
Co., (Accidental) >
Philadelphia, )
Capital >S'SJ ,000
CONNECTICUT MUTUALLIFE INSURANCE I
Co.. Haitford, Conn., f
Capital >10,000,000
Towanda, Feb. 2(J, IG6— tf
HARTFORD LIVE STOCK INSU.
RANGE COMPANY.
, CAPITAL >500,000.
Cash assets Nov. 1, 1666, >155,206 83
Insures on all kinds oi live stock, against
theft and death irom any cause.
H. B. McKEAN,
Jan. 10,1867 Agent.
Dec. sth, the Mare " Lady Mace,' owned by
Dennis F. Flagg, of Boston, Mass., accidentally
received a kick from another horse, breaking
her leit fore leg, above the knee, rendering it
necessary to kill her as an act of humanity. In
sured in the Hartford Live Stock Insurance Com
pany. I>oss paid Dec. 6th 1667.
FIRE, LIFE, AND ACCIDENTAL
INSURANCE.
CAPITAL REPRESENTED OVEB
SEVENTEEN MILLION HOLLA lis •
C. S. RUSSELL, Agent,
FOR THE FOLLOWING NAMED RELIABLE CORI'ANTS:
GIRARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE J
COMPANY Philadelphia, F
Capital and surplus, over >350,c00
HOME INSCKANCB COMPANY, I
Of Mem-York. )
Capital and surplus, over >3,750 (.00
INSURANCE COME ANY OP NORTH i
AMERICA, Philadelphia. J
Capital and surplus, over >1,700/Kio
MANHATTAN INSURANCE COMPANY, I
Of Neic-York. {
Capital and surplus, over $.800,000
ENTERPRISE INSURANCE COMPANY, i
Of Philadelphia. )
Capital and surplus, over $350,000
AKTIC INSURANCE COMPANY, I I
Of Sew York. )
Capital and surplus, over 1750,000
I PUTNAM INSURANCE COMPANY, I
Of Hartford, Conn, )
Capital and surplus, over >704,000
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 1
Of Sew-York. j
Capital and surplus,over >6,000,000
TRAVELLERS INSURANCE COMPANY, 1
Of Harljord, Conn. )
Capital and surplus, over >600,000
Risks taken on all kinds of Propei ty. st as
low ratesas by any other reliable Companies.
Policies issued and Losses, il any. ad
justed at this Agency .thereby saving the trouble
' and expense of going elsewhere'for settlement.
Office at the Hardwhere Store ol Cod
ding A Russell C. S. RUSSELL
I Towanda, Feb. 7.1666—tf
THE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NORTH AMERICA.
1 ! Office No. 242 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
' i This Company are now prosecuting the be i
I ness ol Insurance from loss or damage by FIRE
jou Buildings, Merchandise, Furniture Ac.,
' , throughout the State of Pennsylvania, on liber
jal terms,for long or short periods ;or permanent
j ly of Buildings, by a deposit of Premium.
I The prompt payment of claims for losses dur
. j ing the period ol nearly 70 years that the Com
* | panv has been in esistence, entities them to the
i confidence of the public,
s DIRECTORS.—Arthur G. Coffin, Samuel W.
-. Jones, John A Brown, Charles Taylor, Ambrose
, White, Jno. R. Neff, Richard D. Wood, Wm.
Welsh, Wm. E. Bowen, James N. Dickson, S.
Morris Wain, John Mason, Geo. L. 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 IXSL
RANCE COMPANY
[
F OF MIDDLE PENNSYLVANIA,
Office in Danville, Montour County, Penn'a.
Capital • . - >357,000 00
The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company
- of Middle Pennsylvania was incorporated by the
Pennsylvania Legislature, in the year 1859, for
the Mutual Insurance of Conntry property only,
and immediately thereafter commenced its oper
ations on that principle, which has been strict
. ly adhered to since.
1 Ail losses have been promptly paid out ol the
Premiums collected on application for insurance
without making any assessments.
The Insurance of Country proper y only, the
low rates charged ior Insurance, and the prompt
payment of losses are deemed a sufficient recom
mendation of the Fai-mers Mutual Fire Insui
ance Company of Middle Pennsylvania, to a I
| owners ot sate class country property.
P. JOHNSON, Sec'y. w. FULMKR, Pres t.
C. M. MANVILLE.
March 5, '66. Agent, Towanda, Pa.
{3otograpl)l)S.
A GOOD THING MAY BE SEEN
AT
WOOD A HARDING'S GALLERY OF ART,
TOWANDA, RRADFORD COUNTY, FA.
We take pleasure in infoiming our old friends
and the public, that we have procured one of the
best large Solar Cameras now in use, and are
! prepared to furnish to all our patrons, better
PHOTOGRAPHS, from miniature to life size,
than ever offered in this count ,at very low pri
-1 ces. We are still making the neat GEM FERRO
TYPES, mounted on cards, as well as all kind
of CASE PICTURES, such as
1 MELAfSOTYPES und AMBROTYPEs.
We are also making beautiful
CARD PHOTOGRAPHS,
of all the best style-, and having secured the
best, and plenty ot help, we can insure sittings
to all that may iavor us with their patronage.
We shall in tulure give our strict attention to al
sittings, in order to secure the most favorable
positions, and as littl inconvenience as possi
ble to our customers. In regard to
COPYING,
our present facilities enable us to make on short
notice, the most artistic pictures from very poor
DAGUERROTYPE6, MELANIOTYPES
OR AMBROTYPES,
, the increasing demand for that kind of work has
lead us to give our attention particularly to that
branch of the business.
We are making large additions to our stock
of
OII.T, ROSEWOOD AND WALNUT FRIMTF.
GEO. H. WOOD. DEL. HARDIN!..
Dec. 10,1866.
QROCERIES AND PROVISIONS
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
JOHN MERIDETH,
Main st. .first door south of Rail Road House
Towanda, has just received Urge addition to
his stock of
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS
Which will be sold at wholesale and retail, at
the very lowest rates.
RYE FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR,
KEROSENE OIL.
At Wholesale.
Farmer's Produce oi al! kinds, bought and sold-
The public attention is respectfully invit
ed to my stock which will he found to 1*
Fresh, bought at low prices and will be sold at
correspondingly low rales.
Towandi, July 17,1866.
MUSIC, OR ANY OTHER AR
TICLE iu our line, ordered at short notice
by calling at the NEWS ROOM.
POCKET CUTTLERY LOWER
X than at any other establishment in town
atlhe NEWS ROOM