From the Germ&ntownTelegraph.
Some Remarks on Manure
!u all of the branches of agricul
ture, there is perhaps no particular
inn* which causes such a great differ
ence of opinion, both in the theory
and practice as the formation and
care of manure. Some prefer one
mode of preservation and some anoth
er ; but all agree upon one point,viz ;
that it should be well sheltered from
both the sun and rain. The best
method of attaining the point is the
subject of various discussions and
disputes.
If manure is allowed to lay as it is
formed iu the yard until spring, and
then throw into heaps under shelter,
it is liable to heat and "fire-fang,"
and in this way lose more in value
than was gained by shelter from the
sun and rain.
Some contend that the better plan
is to allow the manure to remain as
it was formed until spring, and as
soon as the cattle are turned out to
pasture cover it with straw,weeds or
earth. Those who adopt the latter
plan argue that if no water is allow
ed to escape from the yard, the rain
will by keeping the manure moist,
benefit it. Their argument is that if
the water cannot escape by any oth
ei outlet than that of evaporating it
cannot carry with it any of the valu
able portions of the manure.
But it has been clearly proven that
when manure is exposed to the atmo
sphere there is a waste of its essen
tial parts in the form of gases, and
that this waste is only at or near the
surface, where the manure comes in
contact with the air. When the ma
nure is allowed to remain spread over
the yard as it was formed, there is a
large amount of surface, and conse
quently a large amount of waste in
the form of gases. It is therefore to
our interest to collect our manure in
to such piles as will expose the smal
lest amount of surface in proportion
to their cubical contents,and still far
ther to prevent loss, to cover the pile
with earth or sods. But in doing
this we must use care to prevent the
manure from attaining too great a
degree of heat,and thus defeating our
aim.
The best plan is to throw it under
the sheds during the winter,and thus
make the cattle pack it down as the
season advances. By this plan we
avoid all danger from "fire-fanging."
When the last of the manure is thus
thrown up, the whole heap may be
covered with earth and sod, and thus
there will be but very little waste of
gaseous particles, which constitute
a very valuable portion of ail ma
nures.
It is a common practice with some
to use plaster or gypsum as au absor
bent for the gases, which issue from
their manure heaps. That it acts
under certain conditions) as an ab
sorbent, cannot be denied, but wheth
er it benefits the person who applies
it, is entirely another question. If
we take fresh manure from a horse
stable which has not been cleaned
out for a week or two, and tramp it
into a pile as solid as possible, after
covering it with plaster, we will find
that ammonia will no longer be given
off, and would at once be led to sup
pose that we were saving so much
of what would otherwise be lost to
our manure heap ; but if we carry
the experiment a little farther,l think
we will find that the absorption, like
the Irishman's surprise, will be "the
other way."
If, to carry out the experiment we
allow the manure and plaster to re
main for a month or two,we will then
find that it will begiu to give off" am
monia, because plaster will only act
as an absorbent in the presence of
moisture, and when that moisture has
evaporated will give off the gases
absorbed. Those who apply plaster
to the floors of their horse-stables with
the view of promoting the health and
comfort of their horses may attain
this result, but when applied as an
absorbent of ammonia it is of little
use unless the manure is afterward
kept moist or damp.
Farmers differ materially as to the
mode and time of applying their ma
nure, but by far the greater number
allow it to remain in the barn-yard
all summer, and spread it on the oat
stubble in the fall in order that it may
be turned under for the wheat crop.
A few haul the manure out on to
the sod in the spring, and plow it un
der for the corn crop ; those who
practice this plan argue that by thus
turning the manure under they avoid
Ihe waste of its most valuable por
tions which must take place if it is
kept in the yard all summer. The
manure not having advanced far in
the stage of decomposition, does not
benefit the corn crop much, and as
the decomposition goes on much more
slowly when it is buried in the ground
than when it is in the yard, it does
not much affect the oats crop, but
comes into the proper stage of decom
position in time for the wheat and
grass crops.
There is also a great variety of
opinion as to the proper depth for
plowing when turning under manure,
but I believe that most of our scien
tific agriculturists agree that the re
sult is about the same, whether it is
turned under to the depth of four or
eight inches ; when near the surface
it decomposes sooner, and hence acts
sooner, and the supply is sooner ex
hausted ; when turned under deeper
its action is more extended and slow.
Hence, if applied just before the crop
it is intended to benefit, it should be
turned under by a shallow furrow ;
but if the interval between the ma
nuring and the crop is prolonged, the
furrow should be deepened in the
same proportion. G. P. KOGERS.
Eogle Farm, March 2.
THE TEETH or A HORSE. —At five
years of age the horse has forty teeth
—twenty lour molar or jaw teeth,
twelve incisor or front teeth,and four
tusks or canine teeth, between the
molars and the incisors, but usually
wanting in the mare.
At birth,only two nipper or middle
iucisors, appear.
At one year old,the incisors are all
visible on the first or milk teeth.
Before three years, the permanent
dividers which are next to the nip
pers are out.
At five the mouth is perfect, the
second set of teeth having been com
pleted.
At six (he hollows under the nip
pers called the mark has disappeared
from the nippers and diminished in
the dividers.
At seven the mark has disappear
ed from the dividers, and the next
teeth, or corners are levelled, though
showing the mark.
At eight the marks are gone from
the corners, and the horse is said to
be aged.
After this time, iudeed, good au
thorities say after five years, the age
of a horse can only be conjectured.—
But the teeth gradually change their
form, the incisors becoming round,
oval, and then triangular. Dealers
sometimes bishop the teeth of old
horses ; that is, scoop them out to
imitate the mark ; but this can be
known by the absence of the white
edge of enamel which always sur
rounds the real mark, by the shape of
the teeth, and other marks of age
about the animal.— Rural Gentleman.
CARE OK ANIMALS. —Any one who
does not feel an inclination or capac
ity to take the amount of care and
pains necessary for the well-being of
an animal, ought conscientiously to
abstain from having one in charge.
A carefully tended pet whether dog
or cat,is a pleasant addition to a fam
ily of young people ; but a neglected,
ill-brought-up, ill-kept one is only an
anuoyance.
We should remember, too, in all
our dealings with animals, that they
are a sacred trust to us from our
heavenly Father. They are dumb,
and cannot speak for themselves ;
they cannot explain their wants or
justify their conduct ; and therefore
we should be tender towards them.
Our Lord says not even a little
sparrow falls to the ground without
our Heavenly Father's knowledge,
and we may believe that his eye takes
heed of the disposition which we show
toward those defenceless beiugs
whom he thinks worthy of his protec
tion
WHAT IS PROGRESSIVE AGRICULTURE?
—The JV. Y. Observer answers this
question in a few words, but very
comprehensively, as follows :
Under its influence spring tasty
and convenient dwellings, adorned
with shrubs and flowers, and beauti
ful within with the smiles of happy
wives, tidy children in the lap of
thoughtful age—broad hearts and
acts, as well as words of welcome.—
Progressive agriculture builds barns
and puts gutters ou them, builds sta
ble for cattle and raises roots to feed
them. It grafts wild apple-trees by
the meadow with pippins or green
ings ; it sets out new orchards and
takes care of the old ones. It drains
low lands, cuts down bushes, buys a
mower,house-tools and wagons, keeps
good fences and practices soiling. It
makes hens lay, chickens live, and
preveuts swine from rooting up mead
ows. Progressive agriculture keeps
on hand plenty of dry fuel,and brings
in the oven-wood for the women. It
ploughs deeply, sows plentifully,'har
rows evenly, and prays for the bles
sings of heaven.
SWELLED LEGS IN HORSES.—MANY
horses are subject to swelled legs.—
In old horses it arises from conges
tion of the legs which depends on the
weakened action of the heart incident
to old age. There is not much to be
done for cases of this description.—
Another class of cases occurs in hor
ses of a lymphatic temperament, and
the exciting causes are high feeding
and want of exercise. The horses'
leg becomes swollen, hot and painful,
and the horse goes lame on the affect
ed limb. The proper treatment for
such cases is low diet and laxativa
medicine. In severe cases I have
sometimes scarified the affected leg,
but this is only advisable in the ear
ly and acute stage of the attack.—
Half au ounce of nitrate of potash
may be given once a fortnight to hor
ses that are subject to swelled legs,
and where it recurs frequently, once
a week. The swollen leg sometimes
attains enormous dimensions,and the
swelling may become permanent. I
have seen a horse's leg swollen near
ly as thick as a man's body, and in
one case which I examined after death
from a different malady, I found that
the swelling was produced by the
eflusion of lymph between the skin
and sublacent tissues.— Dr. Mnrrau
in Western Rural.
PRACTICAL HINTS. —A coating of
three parts lard and one part losin
applied to farm tools of iron or steel,
will effectually prevent rust. Com
mon nails heated red hot and drop
ped into cold water will clinch and
answer the purpose of wrought nails.
The sharp corner of a common Indian
arrow head or flint will cot glass
quite effectually. A good wagon jack
may be made of two pieces of boards
two or more feet long. Place the
board in front of the wheel, one end
on the ground, and the other just un
der one of the spokes, close up to the
felly ; then take hold of a spoke on
the opposite side of the wheel and
lift ; at the same time place the sec
ond board under the axle tree. In this
way a loaded wagon may be lifted
with ease. Rusty nails may be drawn
from wood without difficulty, by first
giving them a blow hard enough to
start them a little. A gun will not
need cleaning for years if the muzzle
is tightly corked, and a piece ol rub
ber kept on the tube under the ham
mer, while standing idle.
ONIONS AND POULTRY. —Scarcely too
much can be said in praise of onions
for fowls. They seem to be a preven
tive and remedy for various diseases
to which domestic fowls are liable.
Having frequently tested their exel
leucies, we can speak uuderstanding
ly. For gaps and inflammation of the
throat, eyes and head, onions are al
most a specific. We would,therefore,
recommend giving fowls, and espec
ially young chickens as many as they
will eat, as often as twice or three
times a week. They should be finely
chopped. A small addition of corn
meal is an improvement.
WATER PROOF SOLES OF BOOTS AND
SHOES.—A correspondent of the Phil
adelphia Ledger writes that six
years' experience has convinced him
that a coat of gum copal varnish, ap
plied to the soles of boots and shoes,
and repeated as it dries, until the
pores are filled and the surface shines
like polished mahogany, will make
the soles water proof, and also cause
them to last three times as long as
ordinary soles.
STEAM has been defiued as a bucket
of water in a tremendous perspiration.
(Crockery & fflcrcf)anbhr.
Q ROCKERY STORE
WICKIIAM & BLACK
Have enlarged and re fitted their tore and fill
ed np with a
VERY LARGE
And varied assortment or
CROCKERY,
GLASSWARE,
CHINA,
YELLOW,
ROCK,
LAVA,
AND
STONE WARE.
We propose to keep in connection with the
above a fall sto ek ol
SILVER PLATED,
WOOD,
WILLOW,
AND
JAPANNED GOODS.
I
TABLE CUTLERY.
in variety.
As we bay all our goods from
FIRST HANDS,
We flatter ourselves, we euu sell
GOOD GOODS
I.ower than any other parties in this region.
CLOTHS,
CASSIMERES,
AND
TAILOR'S TRIMMINGS,
Of the best (juality.
CUTTING
And
MANUFACTURING
Done to order,
Agents lor
WHEELER & WILSON'S
A ad
BINDER'S SEW INO MACHINES.
Towanda, March 7,1867.
E W ARRIVAL!
W. A. ROCKWELL,
Is now receiving an unusualjlarge suppply of
GOODS,
Comprising a fashionable assortment ol
DRESS CrUODS,
CLOAK IN GS,
SHAW j,S,
BREAKFAST CAPES,
HOODS,
EMBROIDERY.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,
SHEETING,
BATTING,
YARN,
And ali descriptions of
DRY GOODS
I
For Men and Boys wear,
! CLOTHS, CA'SSIMERES, HATS,
- CAPS,
BOOTS, SHOES, OF ALL KINDS.
Also a large assortment ol
CROCKERY, GLASSWARE,
LAMPS,
LANTERNS, &c.,
To be sold at the lowest rates.
WOODEN WARE,
01 all descriptions, Bird Cages, Ladies
Fancy Buckets.
: TOYS FOR THE CHILDREN,
To appreciate the great gvariety, you must call
and see them.
Perlumery, Jewelry, and all sorts Knickn acks
GROCERIES
Ol all kinds, Syrups, Molasses, JSug.tr, 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
prie.
j Towanda, Oct. 15, 1866.
THE CHEAPEST PLACE TO BUY
Lonnges and Conches, is at FBOST'S.
BREAKFAST, DINING, EXTEN
SION.iand Parlor Tables, (it FROST'S,
Drugs anb fttcliicincs.
H GORE'S DRUG STORE
W. H. H. GOBK, (successor to Barstow k
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 ind manufacturers respect
fully asks or a liberal share of public patron
age, A large stock ol
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 THK TRADE.
Pi RE WINE AND LIQUORS,
FOR MEDIC AI USE ONLY.
A FULL AssiiKTMENT OK CONCENTRATED
•b'TANI EC I, EOT !• \ND HOMtEPATHIC
MEDICINES.
ALL THE POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES. I
I
TAINTS, OIL, VARNISH,
PAINT AND VARNISH BRUSHES,!
DYE-STUFFS AND GLASS.
FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES OF EVERY
KIND.
TII.DKN'S ALCOHOLIC AND FLUID EXTRACTS,
At. FA Loll) AX l> ItESLXOWS,
All the Best Trusses,
A BD O M I N A L S UPPORT EitS, -
Shoulder Braces,
BREAST PUMPS, NIPPLE SHELLS, AND !
SHIELDS,
Nnrsing Bottles, Syringes and Catheters.
A I. Alton ASSORTMENT OF RAZORS, STROPS, POCKET
KNIVES,
SURGICAL INSTRUMEN !\S 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., Kciosene, Kerosene
Lamps, Shades, Chimneys,
Wicks, Ac., all of the
late st styles.
CHOICE CIGARS, TOBACCO AND SNUFF.
ter Physicians supplied at reasonable rates.
Medicines and Prescriptions carefully and ac- ;
curateiy compounded and prepared by compet
ent persons at all hours ol the day and night. ,
Sunday hours Irem it to 10 o'clock in the fore
noon, to 2in the alternoon.
W. H. H. GORE. !
Towauda, oept. 29, lobti.
(Slotting.
QOOI) NEWS. It EBELL I 0 N ,
ENDED !
TUF PRICE OF CLOTHING
GONE DOWN WITH GOLD !
The best stock of good, well made Cloth
ing eve: brought to this market is now open for
inspection at tlit
STOKE OF K. W. EDDY,
Bought siuce the lail ol Gold antl the Rebellion
which will enable him to give his customers the
benefit of ver j low figures, and the decline in
prices. My goods as u.-,Lal 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, an
ft to a X 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 Neg
ligee Shirts, Collars Neck Ties, Gloves,Jsuspen
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. Ail goods
sold at one price, no bantering nor teasing to
make an oiler, 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 tair
price, goto EDDY'S, where you will find him
ready to show his goods and sell them too at
the lowest figure to correspond with Gold- Bear
in mind the place to buy good, well maderrelia
bie Clothing is at K. W. EI)DY"S, next door to
Powell A Or R.W.EDDY.
Towauda, Jan. 7, 18G5.
/CLOTHING ! CLOTHING !
HEADY MADE AND MADE TO ORDER.
J. M. COLLINS,
Ist door South of Codding A Russell's, has just
received trom New York a large and atractive
assortment ot
NEW WINTER CLOTHING.
Our stock comprises every article worn by
men and buys,
PILOT AND BEAVER OVERCOATb, REST
QUALITY BUSINESS SUITS OF ALL
STYLES. COATS, PANTS, VESTS,
SHIRTS, COLLARS, N'K TIES,
WRAP. ERS, DRAWERS Ac.
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS
Ot every description.
Es ecial attention is called to our stock ot
CU'TUfc, C A SSI MERES AND VESTING 3
Whic wc will cuke up to order on short uotice,
A nice line of Fancy Cassimers for Pants and
Coats. Latest styie Hats and Caps. Gents Fur
Collars.
Cutting done to order on short notice.
Bear in ciiuu ii you wish to hay Clothing
CHEAP, and a;- good as represented, call at
Terms Cash. COLLINS'
Towanda, Dec. 7.18G5.
0 L 0 T II INOI
18'5>. FALL ! 186TI.
SO L 0 M 0 N A SO N ,
The attention ol 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 VESL'S,
Of ali grades, for men A boy's wear, a Sno stock
HATS AND CAPS.
Also, in store tor the trade, a complete stock of
GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS,
SUCH AS
PLAIN A FANCY CASS. SHIRTS,
LINEN AND MUSLIN SHIRTS,
SHIRTS AND DRAWERS,
LINEN COLLARS AND CUFFS,
PAPER COLLARS AND CUFFS,
SUSPENDERS, GLOVES,MITTENS,
SCARFS, TIES, AC., AC.
Call and examine our stock and prices. You will
find it to your interest to do so We bny ex
clusively lor cash, and with the advantage oi
having a Buyer at ali times in the market, we
feel confident to supply our friends and custo
mers a' the lowest possible rates. Remember
the place at SOLOMON A SON,
No. 2, Pattou's Block.
Towanda, Oct. 29.'66.
UTRATTO.VS YEAST COM POUN I)
O is the best yeast ever sold. lam agent for
the manufacturer. For sale at wholesale or re
taib E T. FOX.
SUGARS IN EVERY STYLE FOR
sale cheap, wholesale or retail, at FOX'S.
Prugs ani> JHciriritus.
JJR.H.C. 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
lull 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 ot
the public, which will be kept constantly sup
pi en with fresh pureli ses, and offered on the
most reasonable terms at Wholesale or Retail,
consisting < I
DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS,
PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES,
BENZINE AND TURPENTINE,
SASH, PAINT, VARNISH, WHITEWASH,
And all kinds of Brashes,
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 HOOKS, PORT MONAIS,
Pocket Kuives, Razors,
TOOTH. SKIN AND HAIR PREPARATIONS!
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS,
For Medicinal use,
TOBACCO, SNUFF, PII-F.S AND CIGARS, I
Garden, Field ami Flour Seeds, Trusses, Sup- 1
porters, Suspensories, Shoulder Braces,
Breast Pumps, Teething Rings, Nursing
Hetties, Nipples, Nipple Shells and
St ields, Syringes, Bed Pans, Sell-
Sealing Fruit Jars, Thermometers,
Flavoring Extracts, Stone Jugs, Glass
Ware, Bottles, Vials, Corks, Bath Brick,
and Stove Blacking, Fish Taekie, Ammnui- !
tiou, Ac., Botanic. Eclectic and Ilomoepath- j
ic Medicines, and all the Popular Patent
MEDICINES.
All articles warranted as represented. Per
sons at a distance can teeeive their orders by
stage or mail, which will receive prompt and
carelul attention.
DR. PORTER'S PREPARATIONS
FOR FAMILY USE,
Known as Safe and Reliable Remedies,ate war
ranted for what they are intended to give satis
faction, viz :
Dr. Porter's Pectoral Syrup, for roughs,
eolds, lung complaint *.s-cAl)ckt\ 00
Dr. Porter's Eclectic Pills, for bilious com
plaints ami mild cathartic. ... 25
l)r. Porter's Sanifer Syrup, for scrofula
skin diseases, 4'c 1 00
Dr. Povter's Uterine Tonic, for female ireaic
nes 8, fyc 1 00
Dr. Porter s Tonic Elixir/oi strengthening
the system, 1 00
Dr. Porter's Tansy Schnapps, for liaer and
kidney complaints 1 00
Dr. Porter's Comp. Syr. Hypophosphites,
for nervous debility 1 00
Dr Porter's Blackberry Balsam, for diar
tinea, kc 35
Dr. Porter's Family Embrocation/of sprains
bi-uiscs, 4'c 35
D. Porter's Pectoral Wafers, for hoarse
• n ess, sore throat, fyr 25
Dr. Porter's Worm Wafers, for expelling
i coi ms 25
Dr. Porter's Worm Syrup, for extermina
ting tooi ins 35
Dr. Porter's Inlant Relief, for crying babies
colic, 25
Dr. Porter's Cephalic Snuff, for catarrh
headai'he
Dr. Porter's Toothache Drops, for tooth
ache 25 j
Dr. Porter's Tooth Powder, for preserving
teeth 25
Dr. Porter's Tricogene, foi dressing and 50
growing the hair 50 j
Dr. Porter's Tricophiie, tor beautifying the
hair 50
Dr. Porter's Odoriferous Sham poo,for clean
ing the hair 50
Dr. Porter's Milk ol Flowers, for beautify.
ing the complexion 50
Dr. Porter's Pile O'ntment. lor external
piles 1 00
Dr. Porter's French Compound, lor scald
ing urine 1 00
Dr. Porter's Aledieated Figs, for habitual
constipation 1 00
Dr. Porter's Healing Salve, for cuts.wonnds
Ac 15
Dr. Porter's l.ip Salve, lor chapped lips.... 25
Di. Porter's Eye Salve, for inflamed eyes.. '25
Dr. Porter's Eye Water, lor inflamed eyes.. 25
Dr. Porter's Corn and Wart Remover, tor
corns and bunions 25
Dr. Porter's Constipation Pills, for costive
ness 2
Dr. Porter's Iron Pills, lor poor blood .... 25
Dr. Porter's Citrate Magnesia, tor a pleas
ant catharric 50
Dr. Porter's Liquid Rennet, lor making nu
tr.tious diet for invalids 25
Dr. Porter's Extract Vanilla, for flavoring
ice cream. Ac 40
Dr. Porter's Extract Lemon, for flavoring
ice cream—large bottles 40
Dr. Purtet's Oriental Cement, to: mcudiug
broken glass, Ac 25
Dr. Porter's Liquid Giue, tor repairing
wood work 25
Dr. Porter's Cleansing Fluid,for ea-y wash
ing ". 50
Dr. Porter's Bed Bug Poison, for killing
hugs 50
Dr. Porter's I-'ly Poison Paper, for killing
flies 05
Dr. Porter's Rat and Mice Poisou, lor 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, lor
sprains, galls, Ac 50
Dr. Porter's Ring-Bone and Spavin Cure,
for lame horses 50
Medical advice given gratuitously at the office,
charging oniy tor medicine.
Thankful lor past liberal patronage,would
respectiu !y announce to bis trieuds and the
public, that no pains shall he spared to satisfy,
and merit the continuation oi their confidence
and patronage.
H. C. PORTER. M. D.
Dec. IS, lSdC.—yr.
HEALTH IS THE GREAT NEED
OF THE AGE.
A NEW SYSTEM OF THE HEAEINO A RT.
N. J. COGSWELL, M. I).,
HYGIENIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
May be consulted in person or by letter, at
his te.-dence, East Spring Hill, Bradford county
Pa.
An intelligent community require a medical
doctrine grounded upon right reason, in har
mony with md 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 he 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 thenature of the diserse. The
laws ot lile 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 lor home treatment, when
desired.
East Springhill, May 1, '66.—ly,p.
BOOK-HI N DERY.—THE PUBLIC
is respectfully iuformed that the Book-
Bindery has been removed to the Argus Build
ing, ad story, where will be done
BOOK-BIN DING!
In all its various branches, on terms as rea
sonable as " the times " will allow. The Bind
j ery will be under the charge of
H. C. WHITAKER,
An experienced Binder, and all work will be
promptly done, in a style and manner which
cannot he excelled. Music, Magazines, News
papers, Old Books, Ac., bound in every variety
i ol styie. Particular attention will tie paid to
I the Rnlingand 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
peritc satisfaction guarranteed.
Towanda, August 2, 1866.—tf.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS OF ALL
sizes and styles, at the NEWSROOM.
§ art; ID are.
JJARDWARE
CODDING & RUSSELL*
UIVK A
LARGE AND WELL SELECTED STOCK OP
GOODS.
To which additions are daily being made, which
they offer cheap for Cash. A large assortment
OP COOKING STOVES,
A mong 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 fouud 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 manulactured from the very best
material 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 VARNISHES, MACHINE OIL AND BKNZOLE,
KDROSENE OIL, LAMPS, WICKS AND
CHIMNEYS,
BELTING, TABLE AND POCKET CUTI.KKY,
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
tittedto 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 Peits
I and Furs.
SR OUR GOODS have been purchased on
the pay down system and will be sold for
READY PA V .
C."!O UCSSKLL IKO ' I CODDING A RUSSELL,
j Towanda, March 10,18G3.
jy| ARSHALL BROTHERS A* CO.,
DKALNKS IN
HARDWARE !
I
TIN, COI-PKK, HBUKT IRON, AND
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,
TOWANDA. PENN'A.
Sfors. one door south of the Post Office.
MARSHALL BROTHERS & CO.,
Wisb to call the attention ot the public to
their new Stock ol
HARDWARE,
FARMING IMPLEMENTS,
BLACK SMITHS TOOLS,
and CARPENTERS' TOOLS.
Also, a large assortment of
Window Glass, Sash, Paints, Oils,
Putty, Varnishes, and Paint
and Varnish Brashes
ot all kinds, which will he sold for the lowest
Cash price. Also, a fiine assortment of
KEROSENE LAMPS
of every style and pattern to suit the public. j
Lamps repaired and changed from Oil and ;
Fluid to Kerosene.
Particular attention paid to the manufacturing
of all kinds ol
TIN WARE.
JOBBING PROMPTLY ATTBNDKD TO
! We have on hand a fine article of
GLASS FRUIT JARS,
with improved sell-sealing corks, aaJ
HERMETICALSEALINGCANS,
which is one ot the best cans used.
June 20, 18(55.
Jarniture.
: JIURNITURE WARE-ROOMS !
JAMES 51AKINSON announces to the public
j that he still continues to manufacture and keep
j on hand a large assortment of
CABINET FURNITURE,
Bureaus. Tables. Bedsteads. Stands, Chairs,
i Ac., of every descripLut which will he made
ot the best materials, und'hi he jmost workman
like manner.
| I invite the inection ol the public to myjwork,
| which shall nc be surpssed in durability, at any
shop in the countty, and my prices will be |
I found to be as low as the timei will admit.
liaady-made Coffins constantly on hand or j
j made to order. A good Hearse will be furnished
when desired.
Aug. 15, 1865.
JWTBW 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 I have a complete Stock of Goods,
just received, embracing everything in the
FURNITURE LINE.
My goods are new and well selected, aau lor
GOOD GOODS
Will not be undersold by any. Call and ex
amine my stock belore purchasing. 1 retain
the Workmen ol the old establishment, and
MR. N. I. HART
Will have change of the business and Manufact
uring. In short we have the finest Stock of
Goods in our line west ol New York, consisting
Parlor Furniture,
Chiimtier-Setts, Solas, Bureaus, Marble-top
Centre Tables,- Extension
and 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 Department will at all
times be well supplied with everything in that
line. We have the
ELXEST HE A USE
In this section, not evcepting anything west
ol New York, and will attend Funerals within
a circuit ot 'l\ccntu Miles, on reasonable terms.
G. H. VOORNRS.
N. I. HART, Agent.
Athens, Jan. 25. 1866 ly
JJJ" E W PLANING MILL
The undersigned having bnilt a large and com
modious Mill in the Borongh 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 ol MOULDINGS, of the
latest style aud pattern, which we can furnish
much cheaper than they can be worked by
hand.
PLANING,
TONGUEING,
GEOVEING,
AND SCROLL
BAWING,
and all other work pertaining to Joinery, will
be done to snit our customers.
Persons buildiDg, and not living more than
tweive to fourteen miles distant, will find it
largely for their interest to buy of us, or bring
their lnmber 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 lumberyard. Come
and see us, or if you can't come, write.
L. B. RODGERS A CO.
Towanda. Feb , 1864.
SHAVING AND TOILET SOAPS,
for sale cheap at the NEWS ROOM
ffltßcetlaneous.
BRANCH FOUNDRY
AUD
MACHINE HH O I',
Situated on Pine, east of Main stree>,
TO WANDA, BRADFORD CO., I'A.,
is now prepared to turnish
CIRCULAR SAW MILLS,
AND
SHINGLE MACHINES,
Of the best quality with the latest improve
enta. All kinds of 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 CUTTING,
|Done from J to 1£ Inches in diameter.
FORGING
01 heavy wrought work 'for Bridges, and all
other purposes, done to order. Also, a large
assortment of
COOKING A HEATING STOVES,
Coal and Wood Burners. Furniture lor Cooking
Stoves, Stove Pipe, Tin-Ware, Boat Pumps,
Plows, Cultivators and Lcrapers, kept constant
ly on hand.
DRAWINGS A SPECIFICATIONS
Of all kinds of machineiy lor mills and other
purposes prepared by
WARREN HILL,
Foreman, who has had large experience in this
branch ol the business.
JOHN CABMAN
Towauda, Oct. 29,1866.- ly.
BLOOD A 00,
Still Manutacturi- the best
H O R S-E .P 0 W E R S ,
The Best
THRESHERS AND CLEANERS,
A I*o,
THRESHERS AND SEPARATORS,
FANNING MILLS, Ac., Ac., Ac.
Ail ol which we furnish at the Lowest Prices.
CAM. AND SEE, AT THE Nr.w SHOP.
Athens, Pa., Aug. Id, 1*66 t!.
r UTHER'B MILLS,
BURLINGTON, PA
The proprietor, having rebuilt bis 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 Floming.
CUSTOM WORK DONF. AT SHORT NOTICE.
with cheerful attendants, who will sec to your
wants in good order and with genera! satisfac
tion.
paid for Grain.
April 17. 1*66. ROSWKI.f. LUTHER.
QDS SHOP!
GUNS, RIFLES AND PISTOLS.
J. V. GEIOKK, 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 miv be found Double and
Single Barreled Guns, Rifles, Revolvers, Pistols,
Cartridges, Ac.
Keys fitted to Doors, Trunks and Padlocks.
99, Particular attention given to repairing,
and all work warranted.
J. V. GEIGER.
Towanda, Aug. 26,1866.—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 ot 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 for the
CELEBRATED AMERICAN WATCH
and has always on hand, a good assortment ot
Swiss Watches, with a general assortment of
JEWELRY AND FANCY GOODS,
Silver and Plated Ware ot the BEST MANU
FACTURERS, which will be sold at unusually
low figures. A large variety ot Clocks just re
ceived, umoug which may betound theSetb Tho
mas, which has no equal
REPAIRING AND JOBBING,
done with neatness and dispatch, and warrant
ed. To those who can't see, we would say go to
Chamberlain's and get a pair ot glasses that will
make you see as well as ever. Don't forget the
shop, nearly opposite the Court House.
Dee. 1,1866. W. A.CHAMBERLAIN.
tUagcms, (Carriages,
£JARRIAGES, WAGONS£LEIGHS
THE OLD ESTABLISHMENT STILL IN OPER.
ATION
FELLOWS, CRANDALL A CO.,
Successors to Reynolds, Fellows A Co., are now
offering and are prepared to furnish on short
notice, Wagons Carriages and Seighs, ot all
descriptions and ot the latest and most appro
ved style, and of the best material at the old
stand opposite the Union House, in the cen
tral purl 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 Builder, would assure the public
that no pains will be spared by the above firm
to make the establishment worthy of their pat
ronage. Thanktul as one of the old firm for the
patronage thus far extended, we hope to merit
a continuance of the same.
N. B.—We, the undersigned, being practical
mechanics, can manufacture and offer 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.
|JNION CARRIAGE SHOP,
AT ALBA, PENN'A.
The undersigned respectfully informs the cit
izens of Western Bradtord that he has common
ced the Carriage aad Wagon manufacturing busi.
ness, in all its variousb ranches in Alba boro
in the shop north of the Union Hotel. His
foreman in the wood-shop will be N. M. REY
NOLDS. who is well iknown 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 aud open, Platform, Democrat
and Skeleton Wagons, Sleighs, Cutters. Ac. His
work will be done by the most experienced
workmen, and great care will be taken in pro
curing the best timber, and the most substan
tial mat£ials. He intends that the work turned
out at htmhop for style, durability and cheap
ness, shall not be excelled in the Connty. RE
PAIRING of all kinds done with despatch, in a
subtantial manner on reasonable terms. Give
us a call. JAMES Me IN TYRE.
Alba, Bradford County, Pa., Feb. 20, 1866.—1y
WAVERLY CARRIAGE FAC
TORY'.— The undersigned,desire to call
the attention ofjthe citizens ot Bradford County
to our
EXCELSIOR CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY.
Our establishment is so completely fitted np Jn
the departments of Woodwork, Ironing, Paint
ing and Trimming, and so supplied with first
class workmen, as to ennable us to turnish ail
kinds oi carriages in the best and most modern
style, and always warranted to lie ot the best
material aud workmanship. New work ot ev
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
-L'-L finest extracts for flu voting in use. For
sale wholesale and retail at FOX'S.
Jnsnrance.
NN 0 W \ NI) A IKS!' KAN C K
i AGENCY !
Policies issued,losses adjusted and promptly |,. i
By H. B HTKEAS. Atrv
Ot ttie following well known and reliaMe I t,r„
pauies. Office Montanye'a Block.
Axii'naJi Amount uj Capitui $17,088,0wn
/EKTNA INSI H.I.VCK COMPANY, I
Ilaitjoid, Conn., (
Capital 6t.00n, '
NIAGARA INSURANCK COMPAN r, <
.Yec Port, (
Capital . .61,21'
NEW ENGLAND INSURANCE COMPANY, i
Hartfoi d, Conn {
Capital 1200 , •> )
WYOMING INSUNSURANCE COMPANY. t
II ilkm Han e, Pa.., f
Capital 61 SO .fx >
NORTH AMERICAN TRANSIT INSURANCE /
Co., (Accidental)
Philadelphia, \
Capital t'-'fj
CONNECTICUT MUTUAI LIKE INSURANCE t
Co., Itnilfoid, C'own., (
Capital JiO.OOfi.is)
Towanda, Feb. 20. 1966—1$
HARTFORD LIVE STOCK i>:sr-
RANCE COMPANY.
CAPITAL $500,000.
Cash asset- Nov. 1, 1866, $155,286 ;
Insures on all kinds of live stock, again t
theft and death from any cause.
H. B. MCKFAN,
Jan. 10, 1867 Aeent.
Dec. sth. the Mare•' lady Mace," owne ty
Dennis F. Flagg.of Boston,. Mass., actiiieu'.
received a kick from another horse, hieai •
her left fore leg. above the knee, render;mr
necessary to kill her as an act of biunaui:y . :
sured in the Hartford Livestock lasur.m 1
pany. Ixiss paid Dec. 6th 1667,
IFLRE, LIFE, AND ACCIDENTAL
1 INSURANCE.
CAPITAL RBFKKSKXTKD OVRI
SEVENTEEN MI LEWS HOLLAi,
C. S. RUSSELL, Ajenl,
rod THE FOLLOWING NAMED RELIABLE COM P A - i
! GIHARD FIRE A MARINE INSURANCE |
j COMPANY Philadelphia ,f
Capital and surplus over S
i HOME INSURANCE COMPANY,
Of Sew- Yoi I. !
| Capital and surplus, over 63,7.'>< • j
' INSURANCE COMEANY or NORTH
I AMERICA, Philadelphia. (
j Capital and surplus, over.. sl,7oo,fi>.<o
MANHATTAN INSURANCE COMPANY. F
Of Setc -Yot k. (
Capital and surplus, over '< ■
ENTERPRISE INSURANCE COMPANY, I
OJ Philadelphia. j
Capital and surplus, over ft'
J AKTIC INSURANCE COMPANY, I
Of Sew- Yoi I:. j
! Capita! and -urplus. over 67.i0.0u0
PUTNAM INSURANCE COMPANY,
Of Hartford, Conn. j
Capital and surplus, over $7u4,(.00
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, I
Of Sew- York. (
Capital and surplus,over 68,000 m o
TRAVEI.LBUS INSURANCE COMPANY, I
Of HaitfOld, Conn. {
Capital and surplus, over 6000,; >
I Risks taken on ail kind* of Propeity. at ,
, low ratesos by any other reliable CompanU
n- Policies issued and I/>-ses, i; any
) justed at this Agency .thereby saving the tj< a
and expense ot going elsewhere; fur settleme;. 1
Sir Office at the Hardwbeve Store ot 1
ding & Russell C-S. RUSsti.i,
Towanda, Feb. 7,1866--tt
THE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NORTH AMERICA.
Office No. 242 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
! This Company are now prosecuting the ;
ness ot Insurance from loss or damage by ILL
lon Buildings, Merchandise, Furniture, a .
throughout the State of Pennsylvania, on 1
al terms.for long or short periods: or perma. at
ly ot Buildings, by a deposit oi Premium.
The prompt payment of claims for 10-sts .
ing the period oi nearly 70 years that the Corn
i pany has been in esisteuee. entitles them to the
i confidence of the public.
I DIRECTORS.—Arthur G. Coffin, Sam--, •.
i Jones, John A Brown, Charles Taylor. Au. .
White, Jno. R. Neff. Richard D. Wood W .
Welsh. Wm.E. Bowen, James N. Dickson, s.
j Morris Wain, John Mason. Geo. L. Harris
! Francis 11. Cope. Edward H. Trotter. Edward -.
! Clarke, Wm. Camming-.
ARTHUR G. COFFIN. Pre- ut
C.S. RUSSELL, Agent,Towanda.
FARMER'S MUTUAL FIRE IV
RANCE COMPANY
OF MIDDLE PENNSYLVANIA,
Office in Danville, Montonr County, Per.;
Capital - . $37.0.
The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Com.
ot Middle Pennsylvania was incorporated y -
Pennsylvania Legislature, in the year 1-"'
the Mutual Insurance of Conntry proper'v
and immediately therealter commenced its t,
ations on that principle, which has been *tri :
ly adhered to since.
All losses have been piomptiy paid out oi t he
Premiums collected on application tor insur.it.' >
without making any assessments.
The Insurance ot Country proper y only, the
low rates charged tor Insurance, and the pro:;
payment ot losses are deemed a sufficient re.t ...
meudafion of the Farmer* Mutual Fire In
once Company ot Middle Penns lvania, to
owners ot sate class country property.
P. JOHNSON, Bec'y. WM. FULMKR, Pre* t
C. M. MANVILLE.
March 5, '66. Agent. Towanda. Pa
sotograpl)l]S-
A GOOD THING MAY BE SEEN
AT
WOOD A HARDING'S GALLERY OF ART.
TOWANDA, BRADFORD COUNTY, PA.
We take pleasuie in iufotming our old friends
and the public, that we have procured one of th *
best large Solar Cameras now in use, and air
prepared to furnish to all our patrons, bett.
PHOTOGRAPHS, from miniature to life-..:
than ever offered iu this count . at very luw p
ces. We are still making the mat GI'.M FEEL
TYPES, mounted on cards, as wei! a- ail k ;-
of CASE PICTURES, such as
MELA IS OTYPFs and AMBRUI Yl't -
We are also making beautiful
CAR II P 110 TO (1 RAPH S .
ol all the best styles, and having secured :
best, and plenty of help, we can insuie silt .
to all that may iavcr us with their patron
We shall in tutnre give our strict attention t
i sittings, in order to secure the most favors
j positions, and as littl iuconvenience as p -
j ble to our customers. Ia regard to
COPYING,
i our present facilities enable ns to make on -!;■
j notice, the most artistic pictures from very p<
DAG UERROTY PE-, MEL A NIOTY PE
OR AMBROTYPES,
the increasing demand for that kind ol work t.
lead us to give our attention particularly to th t
branch of the business.
We are making large additions to our -' >
ot
titLT, ROSEWOOD AND WALNUT FRAMK-.
GEO. H. WOOD. DEL. UAKDIV
Dec. 10,1866.
AND PROVISION
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
JOHN MERID ETII ,
Main St., first door south ot Rail Road Hu-<
Towauda, has just received largo additma
his stock of
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS
Which will be sold at wholesale and retai . >'
the very lowest rates.
RYE FLOUR, WHEAT FI.OUI!
I
KEROSENE OIL,
At Wholesale.
Farmer's Produce of al! ktuds, bought and -
j The public attention is respectfully
jed to my stock which will lie touud tc-
Fresh, bought at low prices aad will be so d •'
correspondingly low rates.
Towand, July 17, 1866.
MUSIC, OR ANY OTIIEK AR
TICLE in ottr line, ordered at short not; •
by calling at the NEWS BOOM.
POCKET CUTTLERY LOWIIR
than at any other establishment in town
tthe ' NEWS ROOM