MRITTTUURAJ.
Use of Lime in Gardening.
Of all the mineral and earthly sub
stances employed in agriculture and
gardening, there is not one,probably,
about which there exists,in the minds
of most persons, more doubt and un
certainty as to its real value and ac
tion, than in respect to the simple ar
ticle Lime.
Lime is a very important auxiliary
to other manures. It is in more ways
than one a real fertilizer, and it pro
duces, sets free, and organizes ferti
lizing qualities in other matters ; but
it is by no means a universal manure
<>r fertilizer.
1 propose to set down, in a series
of paragraphs, the most evident and
important uses of Lime in gardening,
and to call attention especially to two
actions which it possesses, which are
not generally recognized or under
stood.
1. Lime is an alkaline earth—a
sort of salt—under its first and most
evident use is to sweeten our soil.
2 Lime furnishes a substance
which is present in considerable quan
tities in the ash of nearly all cultiva
ted plants and fruits. For this rea
son. partly, lime is especially useful
to potatoes. The tuber of the potato
shows but a trace of lime in a ton,and
hence some writers have hastily con
cluded that lime in quantity is not
essential to this orop. But look at
the analysis of the straw or top ;
there you will find nearly three hun
dred pounds in the product of an
acre.
3. Freshly slacked,or caustic lime,
acts as a powerful decomposing agt.,
when in contact with masses of earth
or vegetable matter, setting free many
substances which before existed in
forms insoluble in water,and causing
the natural decay of organic bodies
to be hastened.
4 Lime causes cold, dense soils
to become more open and porous,and
renders light and sandy soils more
close in texture or more adhesive.
5. Vegetable matter(that is,loam,
sods,stable manure and straw) is the
food of lime. By its decomposing
power,it may almost liteaally be said
to eat up vegetable matter and loam.
It effectually decomposes and drives
vegetable matter and manure out of
the soil when in the caustic state. —
Hence where there is little loam there
lime should be used sparingly.
G. Not only does lime decompose
vegetable matter, but when used in
excess it render the results of decom
position Insoluble in water.
7. Lime, in close proximity with
decaying nitrogenous matters in the
soil, (as horse manure, hair, leather,
Ac.,) becomes a real ammonia, pro
ducing agent, the lime arid nitrogen
united to form nitre of lime, is fully
equal to ammonia as a fertilizing
agent,while potash and nitrogen form
a nitrate of potash, (saltpetre,) the
money value of which as manure
needs no explanation.
8, Lime, when it has been burned ]
and slacked, and again becomes a
mild carbonate, is then a store-house
of carbonic acid for the use of plants,
and in a certain degree has the same
action upon vegetation as .carbonic
acid evolved from decaying vegeta
ble matter. You will ask,how is this
carbonic acid set free ? I answer, in
one instance,by the action of carbon
ate of lime upon silicia or sand,
(which is chiefly an acid,) silice acid
is liberated, which in its turu acta
upon the carbonate of lime,and large
quantities of carbonic acid are let
loose. Other changes of a similiar
character take place in the soil,caus
ed by the actions and reactions of
acids and alkalies,which result in the
liberation of carbonic acid, held in
combination by lime, and thus it
serves, in a measure, the same pur
pose of vegetable carbon in its rela
tion to plants.
The last two sections, 7 and 8, are
those to which I wish to direct the at
tention of the reader,as they describe
the least known and more important
use of lime.
My rule is to use lime iu the garden
constantly, but moderately ; and es
pecially to use it in combination with
hair, leather, or any slowly rotting
nitrogenous matter ; and thus I se
cure two or three important points in
'terre culture'. —WM.,BßlGHT, in Gard
ner's Monthly.
Deep Ploughing
li you arc tired of working the old
farm, and want a new one ; instead
of going 2000 miles after it in the far
west,we advize such to {lake the oue
offered to them, immediately under
the one they have been cultivating,
and for which no extra title-deeds or
payments are necessary. It is an
entirely new farm, and virgin soil, on
which there has not been even a
squatter since the country was first
settled. To those who doubt of there
being any strength in the yellow and
apparanthj sterile sub-soil" 14 inches
under the surface, we would ask an
explanation of the enriching aud ex
traordinary effects of yellow soil from
the bottom of a well 12 to 1 5 feet deep.
We have known white clover to grow
most luxuriantly,after this was spread
over the surface, where none had
grown before. Every farmer must
have seen such results himself. We
know of one person who had a most
extraordinary growth of oats after
earth from the digging of a cellar,
five feet deep, had been spread one
foot thick. There must therefore be
something of value in it.
\Y e are warm friends, both from
theory and practice, of the Double
Michigan or Sod and Subsoil Plough.
Most of our readers know this to con
sist of two ploughs on a single beam,
the small one in front of the other, in
op. rating, taking oft' about five inch
es of the surface soil, letting the hin
der plough lift and put immediately
on top of this, seven to nine inches
deeper. "But" say some, "would it
not be better merely to stir and loos
en this, without bringing so much
yellow stuff to the top ?" Our answer
is, no ; if it was rich soil, we might
let it lay there, and the roots would
find it ; but being comyjaratively poor,
we cannot aj/'ord this, but must have
it on the surface, where we can con-'
trol it, pulverize and aerate it, and
avail ouiselv-s of its absorbent pow
er—the power of drawing on the fer
tilizing ga.-.'-s of the atmosphere W'
u.ant invention, and not merely stir
r; g nor oo.< r'. and intention being
to got a detzth of what. popularly
caileo' fonr 0 er. r-'he*, at b-aat,
a .v x and at jrv/l. .o e rrtj par\M-
ular, as the present four or five inch
es, and to obtain this in the shortest
possible time. We want a large res
ervoir of plant food. Our practice
therefore is to plough with the Doub
le Michigan, for corn, 14 inches deep.
We stimulate in the hill the early
growth of the corn in its rather cold
seed-bed,but the roots soon find their
way down to the surface soil which
had been inverted, and before the
growing season is over the crop has
taken root downward and sprang up
ward, untouched and unaffected by
drought, and yielding heavy returns
of bright glazed, heavy, well-ripened
ears, as if the roots had been fairly
revelling in the profusion of their ap
propriate food. There are two other
great advantages of ploughing 14
inches deep, in guarding against the
effects of excessive drought or too
much rain, either of which is injurious
to the growth of plants. In a very
wet season the super-abundant mois
ture passes down instead of settling
at the roots, to their great injury,and
the ground, even after heavy rains,
can soon be worked. In the event of
a severe drought, the roots penetrate
the sub-soil for moisture, which is
drawn up by capillary attraction,and
their growth is not interrupted. In
the county where we reside, a friend
once complained to us of the trouble
he had got himself into by visitors
stopping to inquire what was the
matter with a certain portion of his
corn field. - As an experiment, in a
corn-field along the roadside he had
caused his men to dig a few feet
square to the depth of three feet. A
drought ensued that summer, of
great severity, so that the corn-fields
in midsummer looked as brown as in
winter. The stalks were killed but
on the dug portion of the same soil,
and in other respects under the sama
treatment, the corn continued grow
ing through the season without inter
ruption, and the green spot in a des
ert of dry corn-stalks attracted the
attention of passers-by to know the
reason. In the fall of the year he
carefully traced corn roots to the
deptli of three feet. We have there
fore to say that ploughing seven inch
es deep is good, ploughing and sub
soiling is better, and ploughing 14
inches with the Double Michigan and
inverting the subsoil is best of all,
connecting this, however, the first
season with the proper use of fertili
zers.—Practical Farmer.
Few Varieties in Planting an Orchard,
In setting out an orchard it is a
common error which fruit-growers fall
into of planting too many varieties.—
It is better, in our opinion, to culti
vate a few choice varieties that have
been well tested, and are known to
be valuable and to do well in the
planter's locality, than to venture
upon a great number of sorts, some
of which at least are of doubtful mer
it, or are not well adapted to the soil
or climate where it is designed to
plant. Where the object mainly is
to furnish a supply for home consump
tion, it is desirable to select a suffi
cient number of reliable sorts to furn
ish a continuous supply. But, were
we to set out a large orchard, with a
view to raising fruit for market only,
we should confine the selection to a
few kinds, aud such as were known
to do well every way, and that were
saleable in market; as this plan would
be least likely to result in disappoint
ment, either in the quality or yield
of the fruit, or in the profits to be de
rived from their sale. Besides, it is
always troublesome where apples or
other fruit are barreled for market, to
have a large number of kinds to keep
sepat ate, and provide barrels for.—
Then, when they are brought into
market, it is such a mixed lot to get
rid of. Here is a sort that the would
be purchaser is uot acquainted with
the merits therefore sets down i
as undesirable ; while there is a sort |
that is every where spoken against,
aud are not wanted at all. Some of
the varieties are either comparative
strangers in the market, or arc bad
keepers, or indiilereut in quality, any
of which will staud in the way of a
ready or satisfactory sale. While a
lot of three or four well and favorably
known kinds will generally find plen
ty of purchasers at remunerative fig
ures. It may do for amateur fruit
growers or wealthy farmers to expe
riment with the new varieties, who
generally find a pleasure in doing it,
while at the same time they may ben
efit others by their labors and experi
ence. But it requires time, after the
reputation of a new fruit comes to be
favorably established among growers,
j to gain for it the same favorable rep
utation in the market : so that it is
better we think for those, whose ob
ject is certain and speedy profit, to
plant rather sparingly even of these.
Prepare for a Orop of Roots..
The value aud importance of a lib
eral supply of roots, especially dairy
men and those who have live stock to
winter, should not be overlooked iu
maturing plans for the coming season.
More food can be produced from an
acre of roots of the right sort, when
properly cultivated, than from any
other crop ; besides there is an ad
vantage to be derived from a mixed
diet,for though cattle may thrive and
do well on hay aud grain,they have a
natural fondness for food of a sucu
lent nature, and will turn greedily
from dry hay of first quality, or ever.
from grain to an occasional feed of
of roots of some kind. When we con
sider that twenty or more bushels of
Mangel Wurzels can be produced
where but one of corn would grow,
there is a decided profit iu a crop of
roots for wintering stock,even though
it should require 4 or 5 bushels to
give an animal as much flesh as a
bushel of corn.
The ground which has produced a
crop of roots,is left clean and mellow,
and in good -conditien for any crop
which may follow ; neither is it left
in an exhausted condition, as most j
root crops are considered to draw but '
lightly upon the soil.
The soil for roots should be made
deep, rich, and mellow to produce a
large crop. The seed'should be sow- j
* d in drills, and for Mangels, Sugar
Beets,and Rata Bagas should'be thir-1
tyinches apart. A good implement i
will greatly facilitate planting. They j
should be carefully boed as early as
the young plants can be plainly seen j
and tinned out to a proper distance |
Between, say about six inches. If
the ground j* not uncommonly foul,
moat of tl,- woik can usually be per
form"! after this by suitable horse
p /we* implement*.
Drugs anb JlUbirines.
YF H. GORE'S DRUG STORE
W. H. H. GOBK, (successor to Barstow &
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 ot
FBESH DRUGS AND MEDICINES
I Has just been received, and we are now pre
< pared to supply the
: WANTS OP THE PUBLIC WITH ARTICLES
JULL AND WINTER GOODS j BELONGING TO TUB TKAPE.
1 P.RE WINES AND LIQUORS,
FOR MEDICAL USE ONLY.
FOR CASH, A FULL ASSORTMENT OF CONCENTRATED *
Bi.TANL . ECLECTIC AND HOMtEPATHIC
MEDICINES.
HENRY MERCUR & CO. JLL ™ E POPD " F ' RATEST ™ C,M
PAINTS, OIL, VARNISH,
PAINT AND VARNISH BRUSHES,
TOWANDA, PA., DYE-STUFFS AND GLASS.
FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES OF EVERY
KIND.
DEALERS IN
J TILDBN'B ALCOHOLIC AND FLUID EXTRACTS,
ALKALOID AX I) RESINOIDS.
FOKtIGN AND DOMESTIC AU the Best
ABDOMINAL SUPPORTERS,
DRY GOODS, ! Shoulder Braces,
BREAST PUMPS, NIPPLE SHELLS, AND
SHIELDS,
DOMESTICS, Nursiug Bottles, Syringes and Catheters,
| A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF RAZORS, STROPS, POCKET
KNIVES,
WOOLENS, j SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS OP LATE STYLE
AND BEST QUALITY.
vr ' A large supply Brushes lor the Hat and Hair.
II O O I E K I Also for the Teeth and Nails, Tooth Pow
ders and Pastes. Oils, Perfumery,
Soaps, Combs, Hair Dye, lnvigor
ators. Ac., Kerosene, Kerosene
Lamps, Shades, Chimneys,
AND Wicks, Ac., all of the
late st styles.
CHOICE CIGARS, TOBACCO AND SNUFP.
NOTIONS, fg- physicians supplied at reasonable rates.
Medicines and Prescriptions carefully and ac
curately compounded and prepared by compet
ent persons at all hoars ot the day and night.
BA Am o I\t n nITa Pa Sunday hours from 9to 10 o'clock in the fore-
UUlb AND bIIU LB, n00B( t0 2 j n the atternoon.
W. U. H. GORE.
Towanda, Sept. 29, 1860.
CROCKERY, SC. (Slotting.
| OOD NEWS. REBELLION
Nov. 5, 1866. ENDED !
TUK PRICK 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
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 a"S usr.al are stylish, and a la
mode. No second rate shoddy goods, every
NEW ARRIVAL! article guaranteed as represented or n< sale.
My goods are all
W. A. ROCKWELL, THE LATEST FASHIONS,
Is now receiving an unusual large suppply of Aud t0 tke I,eßt C 'D custom made, an
' nt 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 Kiuc Silk Hats, Soft.
Straw. Panama and Cloth Hats, White in Neg-
Comprising a fashionable assortment of 'jg ee Shirts, Collars Neck Ties, Gloves,Ssu.-pen
ders, Under Shirts aud Drawers, Best quality
English Half Hose, Over Alls, Over Shirts, Lin-
DRESS titlODS en Handkerchiefs, Ladies Fine Morocco Trav
' eliing Bags. in fact everything usually fouud
iu a First Class Gentleman's Furnishing Store.
CI O \KING c s 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
ori -i, a make an offer, but every one gets the same
vv "O, goods at the same price, which is the bottom
of the market. All old goods marked down to
nnpirptw n \ tke S old basP > and will be sold regardless of
dKLAK rA> 1 lAi LS, sacrifice. It you want good goods at a fair
price, go to EDDY'S, whereyou will find him
ready to show his goods and sell them too at
IIOODB, the lowest figure to correspond with Gold. Bear
in mind the place to buy good, well made, relia
ble Clothing is at it. W. EDDY'S, next door to
EMBROIDERY-. Powell A Co R.W.EDDY.
Towanda, Jan. 7. 1865.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, QLOTHING ! ULOTIIING !
READY MADE AND MADE TO ORDER.
SHEETING,
J. M. COLLINS,
BA TTING, LAT door South of Codding & Russell's, has just
received Irom New York a large aud atractive
assortment ot
YARN,
NEW WINTER CLOTHING.
And ali descriptions ot Our stock comprises every article wurn by
men and boys,
DR\ GOODS PILOT AND BEAVER OVERCOATS, BEST
QUALITY BUSINESS SUITS OF ALL
uvr Mm STYLES. COATS, PANTS, VESTS,
For Men and Boys wear, SHIRTS. COLLARS, N'K TIES,
WRAP, ERS, DRAWERS Ac.
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, HATS, TIENTS FURNISHING GOODS
CAPS, Ot every description.
Eg, ecial attention is called to our stock of
BOOTS, SHOES, 0! ALL KINDS. C CASSIMERES AND VESTINGS
Also a large assortment of Whk we will make n P t0 order 011 short notice '
A nice line of Fancy Cassimers for Pants and
CROCKERY, GLASSWARE Latest style Hats and Caps. Gents Fur
' ' Collars.
LAMPS Cutting done to order on short notice.
' Bear in mind if you wish to buy Clothing
r i vmrnve o CHEAP, and as good as represented, call at
LAN iEKNS, &C , Terms Cash. COLLIN'S'
Towanda, Dec. 7.1865.
To be sold at the lowest rates. L O T H I N G !
WOODEN WARE, 18GG. FALL! 18GG.
Of all descriptions, Bird Cages, Ladies SALOMON & SON,
p..„ Rnrtpta The attention of the public is invited to the large
* ' and attractive stock of Goods offering at
TOYS FOR THE CHILDREN, PEACE PRICES.
j The stock consists o!
To appreciate the great .ariet,, BrgmKg g
and see them. PANTS AND VES rs,
_ , r , ... „.. Of all grades, for men & boy's wear, a fine stock
Pertnmery, Jewelry, and all sorts Knicknacks
HATS AND CAPS.
GROCERIES Also, in store for the trade, a complete stock of
Of ali kinds, Syrups, Molasses, Sugar, at the GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
SCCH AS
lowest market price. PLAIN & FANCY CASS. SHIRTS,
TO THE PUBLIC. LINEN AND MUSLIN SHIRTS,
SHIRTS AND DRAWERS,
We have purchased these goods at the low- LTNF.N f!OT J, A R5 A\*D CTTFES
est decline in the market, and leel confident Ij INLN LULLAKS AN If LL rr S,
thaU can give utmost satisfaction quality and PAPER COLLARS AND CUFFS,
Towanda' ISEE- • SUSPENDERS, GLOVES,MITTENS,
QOMETHING NEW UNDER THE SCARFS, TIES, &C., &C.
SUN.— D, W. HUGHES, has fitted up his
IT® Can and examine our stock and prices. You will
all kinds of Refreshments served up in the best And tUo your interest to do so We buy ex
style. He has made an arrangement with an clnwwly lor cash and .with the advantage ol
extensive Oyster Dealer to furS.h him with the a Buyer at al times in the market, we
best kind of Oysters directly from Baltimore feel co t nfidnt . to B °PP'y frl f. ds a ,? d c"* lo '
w hereby he will be able to furnish parties and t T/Xe possible rates. .Remember
families on the uhortest notice. He has always 1 A
on hand the best, kind of ale, cider and domestic n,t No. 2, Patton s Block.
wines, also Began, candies and nuts of all kinds. Towanda, Oct. 29. fab.
Farmers and others visiting Towanda, will find nTP , ™, AV!a vr . CT ontrDnrv n
it to their interest to call at this saloon to get W TKAITON b YEASI GOMI OLND
"oif I P ea ' 9 ' where they can be accommodated kJ is the best yeast ever sold. lam agent for
with the best of tare at a cheap rate. The high- the manufacturer. For sale at wholesale or re
est price paid for all kinds of fruit, tail. E. T- FOX.
Don t forget the place, second door soath of
.WTF 8 BLO ' ;K ' TOWANDFL . PA - O UGARS IN EVERY STYLE FOR
uee. 1,1866. O sale cheap, wholesale or retail, at FOX'S.
Drugs anil IHeitirints.
T) R . H . 0 . 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
full 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 he kept constantly sup
pi eu with fresh purchc ses, 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,
J.AMPS, SHADES, WICKS, CHIMNEYS,
Sperm, Lard. Whale, Neats Foot,
TANNER'S AND MACHINE OILS,
Fancy and Toilet Articles in aIF 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 Homeopath
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
EOR FAMILY USE,
Known as Safe and Reliable Remedies, aie war
ranted for what they are intended to j,ive satis
faction, viz :
Dr. Porter's Pectoral Syrup, for coughs,
colds, lung complaint* 00
Dr. Porters 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 , 1 00
Dr. Porter s Tonic Elixir/or strengthening
the system, 1 00
Dr. Porter's Tansy Schnapps, for liver and
kidney complaints I 00
Dr. Porter's Comp. Syr. Hypophosphites,
for nervous debility 1 00
Dr Porter's Blackberry Balsam, for diar
rhtea, &c 35
Dr. Porter's Family Embrocation foi sprains
bruises, tf-c 35
D. Porter's Pectoral Wafers, for hoarse
ness, sore throat, tfc 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 Reliel, fur crying babies
coh c, 4"<' 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 Tricoceae, for dressing and 50
growing the hair 50
Dr. Porter's Tricopkile, ior beautifying the
hair 50
Dr. Porter's Odoriferous Shampoo,for clean
ing the hair 50
Dr. Porter's Milk ot Flowers, for beautify. I
ing the complexion 50
Dr. Porter's Pile O'ntment. for external
piles 1 00 j
Dr. Porter's French Compound, tor scald
ing urine 1 00 I
Dr. Porter's Medicated Figs,; lor habitual
constipation 1 00 j
Dr. Porter's Healing Salve, lor cuts .wounds
&C 15
Dr. Porter's Lip Salve, lor chapped lips 25 j
Dr. Porter's Eye Salve, for inflamed eyes.. 25 i
Dr. Porter's Eye Water, for inflamed eyes.. 25 |
Dr. Porter's Corn and Wart Remover, for
corns and bunions 25 I
Dr. Porte, 's Constipation Pills, for 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
tr tious diet for invalids 25
Dr. Porter's Extract Vantlla, tor flavoring
ice cream, Ac 40
Dr. Porter's Extract Lemon, for flavoring
ice cream—large bottles 40
Dr. Porter's Oriental Cement, foi mendiug
broken glass, Ac 25
Dr. Porter's Liquid Giue, for repairing
woodwork 25
Dr. Porter's Cleansing Fluid,for easy wash
ing 50
Dr. Porter's Bed Bug Poison, for killing
bng.. 50
Dr. Porter's Fly Poison Paper, for killing
flies 05
Dr. Porter's Rat and Mice Poison, for ex
terminating rats 25
Dr. Porter's Benzine, for removing Bpots
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,
lor lame horses 50
Medical advice given gratuitously at the office,
charging only for medicine.
ar Thankful for past liberal patronage,would
respectfu !y anuounce to his friends and tb 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, IB6o.—yr.
HEALTH IS THE GREAT NEED
OF THE AGE.
A NEW SYSTEM OF THE HEALING A RT.
N. J. COGSWELL, M. D.,
HYGIENIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
May be consulted in person or by letter, at
his les-denee, East Spring Hill, Bradford county
Pa.
An Intelligent community require a medical
doctriue grounded upon right reason, in har
mony with md avouched by the unerring laws
ot 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 theuature of the diserse. The
laws of liie and health, why it it is unnecessary
and dangerous to take drugs, and how to pre
serve health and long lite. Will visit patients,
and give directions ior home treatment, when
desired.
East Springhi!!, May 1, '6G.—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-BINDING!
In all its various branches, on terms as rea
sonable as " the times " will allow. The Bind
ery will be under the charge of
H. C. WHITAKER,
An experienced Binder, and all work will be
I promptly done, iu a style and manner which
' cannot be excelled. Music, Magazines, News
papers, Old Books, Ac., bound in every variety
ot styie. Particular attention will be paid to
' the Ruling and Binding^)!
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
perttc satisfaction guarranteed.
Towanda, August 2, 1866.—tt.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS OF ALL
sizes and styles, at the NEWSROOM, i
sari)tDare.
PARD WARE.
CODDING & RUSSELL
HAVS 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
terns is the
CELEBRATED AMERICAN.
This beautiful stove is unsurpassed for econo
my iu tuel ; is a perfect baker; is the best
COOK STOVE in the market. Among their
heating Stoves may bo 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 man..factored 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 for Bbrckamiths'—Tools for everybody.
WINDOW SASH AND GLASS, PAINTS, OILS
AND VARNISHES, MACHINE OIL AND BENZOLE,
KDROSENE OIL, LAMPS, WICKS AND
CHIMNEYS,
BELTING, TAELE AND POCKET CUTLERY,
BRITTANNIA AND PLATEDWAUE,
Pumps, Lead Pipe, Chain Pumps,
Water Pipes, Grindstones and fixtures,
KEROSENE LANTERNS,
JOB WOBK 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 PAV .
T*. kussell'. Ko ' [ CODDING A RUSSELL,
j Towanda, March 10.1863.
MARSHALL BROTHERS & CO,
PEALKKH IN
II A R 0 VV A R E I
TIN, COPPKK, BHKKT IKON, AND
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,
TO WANDA, PENN'A.
Store one door south of the Post Office.
R. T. MAKSHAI.I.. W.K.MARSHALL. M.M. MBRCUR. |
IJTARSHALL BROTHERS & CO.,
Wish to call the attention of the public to
their new Stock of
HARDWARE.
FARMING IMPLIMENTB,
BI.ACK SMITHS' TOOLS,
and CARPENTERS' TOOLS.
Also, a large assortment of
Window Glass, Sash, Paints, Oils,
.Putty, Varnishes, and Paint
and Varnish Brushes
j of all kinds, which wijl be sold for the lowest
! Cash price. Also, a fline assortment of
KEROSENE LAMPS
j of every style and pattern to suit the public.
| Lamps repaired and changed from Oil and
Fluid to Kerosene,
j Particular attention paid to the manufacturing
! of all kinds of
TIN WARE.
JJOBBINO PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO
| We have on hand a fine article of
GLASS FRUIT JARS,
| with improved self-sealing corks, aad
HERMETICALS E A L I N G C A N S ,
i which is one of the best cans used.
I June 20, 1865.
.furniture.
JHJRNITURE WARE-ROOMS !
J, 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'io he .most workman
like manner.
I invite the inection of the public to myi work,
which shall nc be surpssed in durability,"at any
shop in the country, and my prices will be
found to be as low as the time' will admit.
Ready-made Coffins constantly on hand or
made to order. A good Hearse will be furnished
when desired.
Aug. 15, 1865.
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
lishment that 1 have a complete Stock of Goods,
just received, embracing everything in the
FURNITURE LINE.
My goods are new and well selected, aad lor
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 change of the business and Manufact
uring. In short we have the finest Stock ol
Goods in our line west of New York, consisting
of
Pailor Furniture,
Chamber-Setts, Sofas, Bureaus, Marble-top
Centre Tables, Extension
and Dining Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads,
Mirrors, Picture Frames,
Photograph Ovals, Cord and Tassels,
Steel Engravings,
Oil Curtins, Toilet Stands, Work-Boxes,
Pictures, 4c.
COFFINS AND BURIAL CASES.
Our Undertaker's Department will at all
times be well supplied with everything in that
line. We have the
FIXE ST HE A USE
In this section, not evcepting anything west
of New York, and will attend Funerals within
a circuit ol 'l\e>en\.y Miles, on reasonable terms.
G. H. VOORHfS.
N.I. HART, Agent.
Athens. Jan. '25, 1N66 ly
JJEW PLANING MILL
The undersigned having bnilt a large and com
modious Mill in the Borough of Towauda, and
filled it with the most modern and improved
machinery, for the manufacture of
WINDOW SASH, & BLINDS,
i are prepared to fill orders, whether large or
small, upon the shortest notice. We have
also a large variety of MOULDINGS, of the
latest style and pattern, which we can furnish
much cheaper than they can be worked by
hand.
PLANING,
TONGUEING,
GROVEING,
AND SCROLL
SAWING,
and all other work pertaining to Joinery, will
be done to suit our customers.
Persons bnilding, and not living more than
twelve to fourteen miles distant, will find it
largely for their interest to bay of us, or bring
their lumber and worked by onr 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 lumber yard. Come
and see us, or if you can't come, write.
L. B. RODGERS 4 CO.
Towanda, Feb, 1864.
SHAVING AND TOILET SOAPS,
for sale cheap at the NEWS ROOM
fUiscetlancous.
| JJJORTH BRANCH FOUNDRY
AND
MACHINE SHOP,
Situated on Pine, cast of Main Street,
TOWANDA, BRADFORD CO.,
Is now prepared to lurni-Ji
CIRCULAR SAW MILLS,
AND
SHINGLE MACHINES,
Of the !.est quality with the latest improve
ents. Ail kinds of Machinery for Flouring and
Saw Mills.
STEAM E N GIN ES,
MADE A REPAIRED,
STEAM WHISTLES,
STEAM GAGUES,
GAUGE COCKS,
OIL CANS, AC.,
Furnished at bhort notice.
BOLT CU T TING,
Done irom i to 14 inches in diameter:
FORGING
Of heavy wrought work for Bridges, and all
other purposes, done to order. Also, a large
assortment of
COOKING & HEATING STOVES,
Coal and Wood Burners. Furniture lor Cooking
Stoves, S'ove Pipe, Tin-Ware, Boat Pumps,
Plows, Cultivators and Lempers, kept constant
ly on hand.
DRAWINGS A .SPECIFICATIONS
Of all kinds 01 maohineiy lor mills and other
purpose* prepared l>y
WARREN HILL,
Foreman, who has had large experience iu this
branth of the business
JOHN CARMAN
Tuwauda, Oct. 29, 1866. if.
DLOOD A CO.,
Still Manufacture the b t
nous E P 0 W E K s,
The Best
I
THRESHERS AND CLEANERS,
Also.
THRESHERS AND SEPARATORS,
FANNING MILLS, Ac., Ac., Ac.
Allot which we Inrnisi) at the Lowest Prices.
CALL AND SEE, AT THE NEW Saor.
i Athens. Pa.. Ana. 10. MM.—tf.
£ FT II E K• S M ILLS,
BURLINGTON, PA.
! The proprietor, having rebuilt his Flouring Mill
I iu Buriugton. and taken pains- in selecting ar
-1 tides, and the most improved machinery, it is
now completed in order ! r all kinds ol Flouring.
1
CUSTOM WORK DONE AT SHORT NOTICE.
I with cheerful attendants, who will see to your
I wants iu good order and with general satisfac
' tion.
*A~Casb paid for Grain.
April 17. 1966 BOBWKLL LUTHBR.
n U N S HOP!
GUNS, RIFLES AND PISTOLS.
J. V. GEIOHR, would respectfully inform the
publi c that he has opened his
GUN SHOP
On the north side of the Public Square, near the
Court House, where may be found Double and
Single Barreled Guns. Rifles, Revolvers, Pistols,
Cartridges, Ac .
Keys fitted to Doors. Trunks and padlocks,
ti. Particular attention given to repairing,
and ali work warranted.
J. V. GEIGER.
Towanda. Aug. 26, 18661—6 m.
PIANOS, AMERICAN ORGANS
AND MELODIAXS.
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 the.y can be had elsewhere.
W. A. CHAMBERLAIN.
He is also Agent lor the
CELEBRATED AMERICAN WATCH
aud has always on hand, a good assortment oi
Swiss Watches, with a general assortment ot
JEWELRY AND FANCY GOODS,
Silver and Plated Ware of the BEST MANU
FACTURERS, which will be s !J at unusually
low figures. A large variety ol c locks just re
ceived, among which may beiound theSeth Tho
mas, which has no equal
REPAIRING AND JOBBING,
done with neat iess and dispatch, and wlrrant
ed. To those who can't sec, we would say go :o
Chamberlain's and gut a pair of g.asse- that will
make you sec as well as ever. Don't i rget the
shop, nearly opposite the Court House.
Dec. 1, 1806. W T . A. CI a f BKitLAIN.
lUagons, Set.
/CARRIAGES, WAGONS,SLEIGHS
THE OLD ESTABLISHMENT STILL IN OPER
ATION
FELLOWS, CRANDALL & CO.,
Successors to Reynolds, Fellows & Co., are now
offering and are prepared to furnish on short
notice, Wagons Carriages and S eighs, ot all
descriptions and of the latest and most appro
ved style, aud of the best material at the old
stand opposite the Union House, in the cen
tral part ol 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 Buiidei, would assure the public
that io pains will be spared by the above firm
to make the establishment worthy of their pat
ronage. Thankful as one ot the old firm foi the
patronage thus lar 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.MERITT
Alba Borough. April 15, 1866. ly.
ONION CARRIAGE SHOD,
AT ALBA, PENN'A.
The undersigned respectfully informs the cit
izens ol Western Bradtord that he has commen
ced the Carriage aad Wagon manufacturing busi.
ness. in ail its varijfcb 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 „knowu 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
lSuggys, both top and open, Plattorm, Democrat
and Skeleton Wagons, Sleighs, Cutters. &c. His
work will be done by the most experienced
workmen, and great care will be taken iu pro
curing tAe best timber, aud the most substan
tial maffcals. He intends that the work turned
out at hflßhop for style, durability and cheap
ness, shall not be excelled in the County. RE
PAIRING ot all kinds done with despatch, in a
subtantial manner on reasonable terms. Give
us a call. JAMES MeINTYRE.
Alba, Bradtord County, l'a., Feb. 20,1866.—1y
WAVERLY CARRIAGE FAC'
TORY— The undersigned,U< sire to call
the attention of,the citizens of 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 lurnish all
kinds of carriages in the be-t and most modern
style, aud always warranted to lie ol the best
material and workmanship. New work of ev
ery kind kept constantly on hand, including
the best article of Platlorni Spring Wagons lo
be fuund iu the country. Please call and exam
ine for yourselves.
Careful attention paid to ordered wo: k, Job
bing aud Repairing in each department .especial
ly Painting.
N. KINNEY & CO.
Waverly, N. Y., Nov. 12, 1866 6 .
MITCHELL'S EXTRACTS.-- The
finest extracts for flavoring in use. For
sale wholesale and retail at FOX'S.
insurant*.
T OWA NDA INSURAN C P
AGENCY !
!• • : -si/ed,Losses adjusted and promptly j, a
Ily 11. It M'KEAN,
Of the following well known and relii,, ( • :|1
p i lit*. Office MontaDye's Block,
j A.Amount oj Capital Il7,WK),ov*j
I LECM INSURANCE COMPANY , I
llat{ford. Conn.* f
Capital n,
NIAGAUA INSURANCE COMPANY, I
A'l-U) York, (
Capital i1,24>;, qo
NEW ENGLAND INSURANCE COMPAKT, I
Hart jot d, Conn., )
Capital s2o' ■<,
WYOMING INSUN'SURANCE COMPANY. /
H'ilkes-Rart e, Pa. , J
Capital $ 150,600
NOKTII AMERICAN TRANSIT INSURANCE ,
Co., (Accidental) •
Philadelphia, 1
Capital 4500 oo
CONNECTICUT MUTUALLIPF. INSURANCE I
Co., Hartford, Conn.,)
Capital .*. t10.000.000
Towanda, Feb. 20, )a66~U
HARTFORD LIVE STOCK INS p.
RANCE COMPANY.
CAPITAL $500,000.
Cash assets Nov. 1, 1866, $155,206 -.2
insures on all kinds oi live stock, against
theft and death from any cause.
H. B. McKEAN,
Jan. 10,1867 Agenv
Dec. sth, the Mare ■' Lady Mace," owne . iy
Dennis F. Flagg.ot Boston, Mass., acciduu:.
received a kick from another horse, hreac uj
her left lore leg, above the knee, rendering,;
necessary to kill her as an act oi humanity, i
sured in the Hartford Live Stock Insurance Co .
pany. Loss paid Dec. 6th 1867.
RE, LIFE, AND ACCIDENTAL
INSURANCE.
CAPITAL REPRESENTED OVER
SEVENTEEN MILLION I)OLLAC>
C. S. RUSSELL, Agent,
FOR THE FOLLOWING NAMED RELIABLE COMPAM J;
| GIRARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE I
; COMPANY Philadelphia, F
' Capital and surplus over }"' o
1 HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, i
Of New-York. f
Capital and snrplus, over $5,750 100
INSURANCE COMEANY OR NORTH I
AMERICA. Philadelphia. (
Capital and surplus, over $1,700,0<J0
MANHATTAN INSURANCE COMPANY, I
Of New-York. f
Capital and surplcs, over sooo,noO
i ENTERPRISE INSURANCE COMPANY. I
Of Philadelphia. f
Capital and Burplus. over $350,000
! AHTIC INSURANCE COMPANY, • I
Of New- York. )
[j Capital and snrplus, over $750 0
PCTNAM INSURANCE COMPANY, J
Of Hartford, Conn, j
Capital and surplus, over $704,000
' MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, J
Of New-York. )
Capital and surplus,over SB,OOO y
TRAVELLERS INSURANCE COMPANY, 1
Of Hartford, Conn. f
Capital and surplus, over $600,000
i Risks taken on all kinds of Propei ty . at as
low ratesas by any other reliable Companie-
Sf Policies issued and Losses, it any ad
justed at this Agency .thereby saving the trouble
and expense ot going elsewhere;tor settlement.
#ar Office at' the Hardwhere Store c.t Cod
ding A Russell C. S." RUSSELL
Towanda, Feb. 7,1866. —tf
■ RPHE INSURANCE COMPANY
? 1 OF NORTH AMERICA.
1 j Office No. 242 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
• ' This Company are now prosecuting the bu i
ness o: Insurance from loss or damage by FlilE
on Building*. Merchandise, Furniture, i
1 throughout the State o! Pennsylvania, on hin-r
al terms,fur long or short periods; or permanent
ly ol Buildings, by a deposit of Premium
The prompt payment ol claims for losses dar
ing the period ot nearly 70 years that the Com
> : pany has been in esistence, entitles them to the
, confidence of the public.
DIRECTORS. —Arthur G. Coffin, Satncis W
p | Jones, John A Brown.Charles Taylor, Amur -e
White. Jno. R. Neff, Richard D." Wood, Wis.
' | Wel.-h, Wm. E. Bowen, James N. Dickson s.
j Morris Wain, John Mason, Geo. L. Harrison,
; Francis R. Cope. Edward H. Trotter, Edward 6
j Clarke, Wm. Camming*.
ARTHUR G. COFFIN. Pres'ut
C. S. RUSSELL, Agent, Towanda.
FARMER'S MUTUAL FIRE I\>l'
RANCE COMPANY
I
OF MIDDLE PENNSYLVANIA,
Office in Danville, Montour County, Penn'a.
I
. Capital ■ . ■ 1357,0'
[ The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company
. oi Middle Pennsylvania was incorporated 1 y the
Pennsylvania Legislature, in the year 1-." ' r
the Mutual Insurance of Country propel ty OL ...
and immediately thereafter commenced its opt:
- ations on that principle, which has been strict
-1 ly adhered to since.
1 Ail losses have been promptly paid out ol the
' Premiums collected on application lor insurance
without making any assessments.
The Insurance of Country proper y only, the
low rates charged tor Insurance, and the prompt
payment cf 10--es are deemed a sufficient re a a.
meudation of the Fanners Mutual Fire It iw
uuce Company of Middle I'enns Ivania, to t
. owners ot sate class country property.
P. JOHNSON, Sec'y. WM. KI LMER, Pres t.
C. M. MANVILLE.
March 5, '66. Agent, Towanda, Pa.
Potogvapl)l)s.
\ GOOD THING MAY BE SEEN
I A-V AT
. WOOD & HARDING'S GALLERY OF ART,
TOWANDA, BRADFORD COUNTY, FA.
'We take pleasure in infot ming oor old friend*
and the public, that we have procured one of the
best large Solar Camera* now in use, and are
i prepared to furnish to all our patrons, better
I PHOTOGRAPHS, from miniature to life size
- than ever offered in this count ,at very low pri
I CPS. We are still making the neat GEM FERRt 1
• TYPES, mounted on cards, as well as ali k;uJ
: of CASE PICTURES, such as
[ MFLAfSOTYPFS and AMBIWTYPF*.
We are also making beautiful
C A HI) P HOT OG RAP HS .
| ol all the best style-, and haying secured ti.e
f best, and plenty of help, we can insuie sitt
to all that tnaylavoruswiththeirpatron.ee
We shall in tulure give our strict attention to .
sittings, in order to secure the most favor* t
positions, and as littl inconvenience as posi
ble to our customers. Iu regard to
C OF YING ,
our present facilities enable us to make on sli '
notice, the most artistic pictures from very poor
DAGUKRROTYPE3, MEI.ANIOTYPE
OR AMBROTYPES,
• the increasing demand lor that kind of work has
' lead us to give our attention particularly to thai
r branch of the business.
1 We are making large additions to our tfi -<
i of
J GII.T. ROSEWOOD AND WALNUT FKAMK*.
t GEO. It. WOOD. DEL. HARDIN''
I Dec. 10, 1866.
1 .
: GROCERIES AND PROVISION
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
JOHN MERI DE T 11,
Main st., first door south of Rail Rood H a-v
' Towanda, has just received large addition v
his stock ot
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS
Which will be said at wholesale and retail, M
the very lowest rates.
RYE FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR
KEROSENE OIL,
At Wholesale.
Former's Produce ot all kinds, bought and -oi
The public attention is respectfully no :
cd to my stock which will lie found to
Fresh, bought at low prices and will Leso'd '"
correspondingly low rates.
Towand i.July 17,1866.
MUSIC, OR ANY OTHER All-
J.VL TICLE iu our line, ordered at short uoti.
by calling at the NEWS ROOM
DOCKET CUTTLERY LOWEK
A than at anv other establishment in town
atthe ' NEWS ROOM