11 I= Row to Mai toe Pountoo. .There it an old' atory which nun somewhat thus :- A well to &farmer and his wife were discussing the fu ture of their sons. "What shall, we make out of them ?" anxiously inquir the mother. "Well," replitkl the old man, "as -Jim is cute and txicky, I think we had better make alawyer of him ; John is more steady,, and seems to be Cat out fora preacher; Tom will make a doctor ; 'but is to Ben, he is the fool of the familf, so:I think - we will keep him at home _and make s farmer of. him." _. This, it appears, was perfectly satisfactory to the old lady. Ridiculous as the story is, there is a good deal of truth in it. There are thousands of farmers in the world who entertain precisely the same opining; as those expressed by the old man in the story. With them, farming is neither more nor less than coarse drudgery, and yet there is no human pursuit so intimately connect ed with every department of science. -4 It is thkerroneous and most pernic ious impression which has degraded agricultural pursuits in the estimation of so many, and has driven thousands of intelligent and promising young men from their homes in the country to the cities, and to ruin. When will' farmers rise to the true dignity of their calling ? A boy is apprenticed for years, to enable him to acquire sufficient skill to make a coat, a shoe, or a hat, bat farmers , are supposed to hi ready made. You scarce meet a Man, whatever his early education may have been, who does not feel himself perfectly competent to man age &farm. It takes years of prepa- Tatory study to fit a young man for what are termed the learned profes sions—a lawyer, a clergyman, or a physician ; bat anything in the shape of a human being, who has sufficient physical strength to enable him to . hold a plow, wield a scythe, or har ness a horse, is considered enough for a farmer. Such are the men who are too frequently selected to make "the principles -and discoveries of Borne of the most profound slid corn . pier of , human sciences, bear upon the diversified and multitudious prac tices of agriculture." Of course this does not apply to all farmers. There are,. fortunately, among the cultivators of the soil, a • very large number of most sensible and intelligent men- r men:who would be an honor to any profession. Our remarks apply to the too generally prevalent opinion that farming re quires only broad shoulders and strong arms. Thanks to the teachings of agri cultural journals, agricultural and . horticultural societies, and to the in fluence of valuable agricultural books, ' this-error is being rapidly dissipated. The tillers` of the earth are beginning to estimate as they should,,,, the im mensely important position which in held by agriculture in, its relation to all other human pursuits. Agricultural teaching is beginning to assume its proper place in our in , . Btitutionaof, learning ; formeis are awakening to the fact that an intelli gent mind is a far better Idirector of a strong arm than a mind npon which the light of education baii not shed rte beneficentlay - They ,are be in ning to. realize the importance of familiarizin* themselves with the sci ence of agriculture, as well as with the mere art—with the principles which underlie it, as - fully as with the practicer= These argil encouraging truths. Let the-good word he pressed, vigorously on. Farmers-, - do not grudge the outlay require,:d to store the minds of your childrlik with val uable agricultural information. Send them to schools where they will have the opportunities for acquiring this knowledge. Supply them plentifully with the best agricultural end horti cultural journals. Make it a point to have on the shelves of your library, as many of the standard authors on Agricultural 'Chemistry, Manures, Horticulture, Floriculture, Cattle, Horses, Fowls, &c., as your means will allow. - - Do'this, and though you may be , able to give yOur sons nothing more, you will fit them for intelligent far ' mertand useful citizens. GRUSIN° Wecons.—But few peo ple are aware that they do wagons and carriages more injury by greas ing too plentifully than in any other way.-- - A well made wheel will endure common wear from ten to twenty-five years,if care is taken to use the right kind and proper amount of grease ; but if this is not attended to, they dill be used up in five or six years. Lard should never be used on a wag on, for it will penetrate the hub and • work its way out around the tenons of the spokes, and spoil the wheel.— Tallow is the best lubricator for wood axletrees; and castor oil for iron. Just enough grease should be sp. 1. plied to the spindle Of the • wagon to give it a light coating this is better 'than more,for the surplus put on will work out at the ends, and be forced by the shoulder-bands and nut-wash ers into the hub around the outside of the boxes. To oil an axletree, first "wipe the spindle clean with a cloth wet with -• spirits of turpentine, and then apply a few drops of castor oil near the shoulder And , end. One teaspoonful .I*-sufficient for die whole.—Ohio Far- huts Dun FOR PLUM Taus.—lt is said that ptilverized, Unleached lime shakin over plum trees, from the time when the fruit has "set" until after the curculro suspends operations,will insure a good crop of fruit. The ope rations saould r perfaimed when the dew is on,or the goodeffects will E lie lost. Swan.--=Give brood sows good plain feed, not-too fattening. If they . have made - their growth, (and old sews are the best breeders), they do best OD really ,poor feed. They will even winter well on elover.hay, with feW nabbing now and then, if they 'have good wa t r#l pens and plenty of litter. lit Greenland the young people who woo each other give ten pounds of tel. Ism every dity to prove their devotion.— Angelus WARD said that the man who rote "I'm saddest., when I sing," was a, fool to slog much. e==2Nl Gitrarraßoimaox *rx,! - r - •• •• = (OMIT kat km the so 00:11 boarlY 'add sod, bripiked/y • knib Obi& bobs I tils o rbno to kb kat abl Aram. cagvzsuris, AND PROVED:We, waits - to - slut' as Wm_ t sad pusss of all. 8s bas also uposed s goes. ESEp UMW,. _ inlah ,is well 'Mated Umaa Be apply the ens sad- Wale owl Taloa at all kola ocantmatly on head a large stock of TKASS COFFEES, STIGARi, YOLAEIB2B, FLOUR, BUTTER, PORK, AO., Which b• Is sang cheep for cosh. - The oilliens of Towaida tad ricking, will please swept Tor thank' for their very liberal pstronap fair the last two years, azia we promise with their soistanor, to impron eF cry opportunity to enlarge our buena". no 1 7 . to warrant ierfahation to all. Call sad see Ng** _ Towanda, July 10, 18811. MEW GROCERY AND PROW SION-STORE THOMAS J. JONES, Use opened a new Grooer and Provision:Store In Patton's Block. in the store formerly OCCIP ed p b u tr a Or g :Zl AT lllTe he now efts to GROCERIES AND. PROVISIONS, Of the beet qualtty, and an aka* the VERY. LOWEST MM. The stock contains • ~4:4 7 • TEAS, COFFEES, SUGARS, gauss, &C. ALSO ' FLOUR, FEED, MEAL, &c. l a l a iat Prork lwg berl i gre us , li gth k ratal ig l i las low es can be bought elsewhere.. Air Cash will be pald for &kinds of Country Produce. 'Towanda, Oct 17. lairl . NEW STORE! • NEW GROORRAIES! W. A. ROCKWELL'S. PINE APPLES, PEACHES, PLUMS AND CANNED OYSTERS. PEACHES; PRUNES, CHERRIES, TEAS, SUGARS, SYRUPS, MOLASSES, COFFEE, SPICES, Of all kinds, in fact everything in the GROCERY S Will be kept con - steely on band FLOUR,FE.ED,BRAND, POTATOES; SWUM, S LARD, 1V3013, AND EVZRY VARIETY OF FAIUdEa3 PRODUCE. DRY GOODS OF ALL VARIETIES, LOWEST POINT IN THE MARKET And 'will belsold u CHEAP, AS THE CHEAPEST I ALL ;KIND Or PRODUCE. W. A. ROCKWELL Illy 23.1867 THE UNDERSIGNED, HAVING' Purchased the entire interest of / In in the Ann of 0. B. PATCH !snow prepared to offer to the citlauns •of Bradford County and vicinity, a large/and well selected stock of Which I Dave purchased for Cub and feel Donn• dent that eta • sell at u low figures as cap be inwehaned ehiewhere. I now other to the publle s spleaibi stock of TEAS, COFFEES; SUGAItB, STARCH, SALE:RAM:SPICES, &C. AKRON. FLOUR, GRAHAM DO I keep oconateatly on hand, PORN. HAMS, LARD sad Muds of FISH. Would cell the at- testi= of the public to our Can't Be Beat In quality or price. Jesse- Oaidefs Celebrated L 4 dry, Now-York Chemical and Brown Soap. Plc see call sad eiimlne our stock of Law sasortatent of TjtliKNE NOTIONS. TOILETSOAPS, ho., he,. 11011 pay the high- est cash price for haws give CO S Clln beton Naas idasshete. AU pions Indebted to the Pate dint MU pious all and make limonite payminf.-14 Q. E. PATCH Towaida. March 12,1867. .:10 OR ANY OTHER Alt- Mak oar dria, ordered at Abort soda *, as sae nws JOHN KHRIDITH. NEW GOODS 1 CANED FRUITS, OF •ALL KINDS, DRIED AP LES, IC., IC., &c. freshpoc o Purchased at tho TO THE FARMERS. CASH PAID 208 MEM GROOBBIES, funs on band a large stock of BYE DO. BUCKWHEAT DO. STOCK OF TOBACCO, WOODEN WABE. COUNTRY PRODUCE. O. B. PATCH. 11; 1 _, :4 . , - ,0 *:,5:,:#,.:.: W. Dr:M„eralk I,oRairgretiaim avow* the - Isdasse ,et ' ' Valle* where bii it lilies filo* *lie the sea ' ft i- ea burd tt lane AND lIINHODIIIII W. - 11.10h ere eindis, atoll la 4 1 , ass . sillt AWL, Ilythereatived,saul "Owlet ' - Nosing poll! to WANTS OF PUBLIC! iTYYR #llllOl.lll lime To vas sims. IMF ' S OM 114110118, MEDICAL - OBN ONLY. • I 029 FOE • • • 'or eitiristesans t 14BOTIO AND SOMNIPATNIO NIONNEB. POLAR PATS T laiDNlllll6. A 1,111.1. BOTANIC. P10%4:1 - Oat yArillro 'MUGS!' tRUSIM AND TOILET ABMS OP =VEST EIND. : - poial IPANCIT ZOLIC AID Mu) =mare. num'. OLP AND RINIZIOIDA, ALL! Ithe Bait Trawl, • i.B SUITORTNIII3, ♦BDOY Shoulder Braces; NPII, . NIPPLE ENELB.., EINFLDS, , Syringes aid Catheter,. ~ Nursing oviuscrui 3 Ouni, roan unram, A lAMB STRU S 0 LATII STYLI 81711010411. !MEI .1 Brushes for the Het and Hair ' Teeth and Nab, Tooth Pow- Pastes, One, Patinmerf Combs, Heir lU en trigot. • oho., Berme= pe, Shades, Cidioneys, • fete, M.. all of the Late, et styles. • Eg! ABS, TOBACCO AND SNUFF ozoiorci supplied at reasonable rates. Prescriptions carefully sad so . prepared brewer* ell hours of the day end night. item 9to 10 o'clock in the toro th. afternoon. sr Phyd Meadow auataly eat Boa= 0001 1 to • - W. R. IL GOB& t. 99,1888. - Towanda. Coq*: RING ' AND SIWIER doom K.. D D - Would sun ce to the citizens of Towanda, and the pu geserall,y; that be has in store and dull ) I Wing, new and F_RVISH . GOODS, In his line. Ltda. to the wants of the people. which he will sell for Currency at former GOLD PRICES! Consisting as usual of good well and tellable made 9 CLOTHING! ay of any %Ina) ccaudalins is NESS SUITS, (No z . B II S All. grilles: VESTS AND PANTS, COATS, All Wool. I ATS, PANTS & ,PESTS,_ P ' 7 T M. Costa, Dusters sad Pants, Line (hie Ails d Over Shirts, Linea and Paper Collars, Lin - Casdmere and , Flannel 131drts. Neck Ties, den, Gloves; Canes,, Leather Begs, S ile Silk, Soft and Straw Rats. dalirst cism. Remember that:Good Goods are ' r cheaper at $ fair price -than poor goods at any price. Call and ing Next d oor to Powell=wine my irs before)my . a R . . W. RORY. - Towanda,illay 28, 1887. . / T HE TEMPLE OF FASHION 1 NEW STORE AND - NEN/IIOODEI ! An =l4 bought u abereita war to 1: ttb SMALL / PROFITS I . , The undersigned would respectfully announce to the citizeu f/Towaade snd vicinity that be is now readiqa/offer Clem Clothing, such u FINBEAVER OVERCOATS, '/ / CHILLAS, PILOTS. RISS AND BUSINESS BUTTS. Fursar HATS AND OAPS. ds, &c, and that •these goods low figure■ will be sold with mats. I intend to 'establish a per. e to this place, and In order to gain oe of purchasers, will . deal f on a Furnishlug bought at v very omen • tuned or • the could baste of ,TY AND INTEGRITY DM and all $u are MTN*, convince 31 'ramie of south end will be Wavantedartw what:they Ated.to be. Come and UMW! - and jomsell. Don't 'forget the _place, Fashion, oppodte the Yeana-Rottee, Beittleman'a Block.H. JACOBS. Towand4 0ct.17, 1867. B U NED ODTI J. M. COLLINS, 1= MMEMI Y MADE CLOTHING; CLOTH as, IV Th mold are la good wodition and will be SO PER CENT BELOW OOST, As lam ob Ignite ekes oat the stock for neat of splice to do bashes= tn. ~. Don't mesa thir 9MIIWTOR I billll ll l l . Vail at the rap wood eallitthyjeermai stem tow low Be"'. block, east ow of Isla street, nearly mottle Wakens Reuse. • • 1104A11 persons Inaitt'ota to** hair. M asii = n ta s l d ar by vall i z eel set . J. , 111. 09LL1118. t0g.29, rpaz :1 GUEST PENIS . IN CASH pii% • all kis& et Probes, at Emden dk Coseitli's dkqo store. Wm' nom_,Pgintirpp! 1 i ~,,, - .• -4:' '. '' t - , • ,1.,,,.. 7 i 13114iiiiiillitis futiliiitlitroMlNl*l& iltlf_" - NNW by r 11 ,1 /Wt - . •.,‘ lowe isa....k evaloirast Is dr saw "WOW that thSlakloloool o o o kfladit . F 7. l ol Nkek agenda 0, 0b4 1 1_ 1111 I r . rL:rl ER Ity pee ata saw mit well atlestal, sad far - r WM int licoodenma it ground out and take it borne with you. We will pay CASIVfor PINE do HEMLOCK LUMBER delivered at-ou.r lumber yard: - Come and see ns, or if you effnit eome,.writfs. L. B. RODGERS do CO. Towanda, Feb.. 1864. SOMET-RING NEW! J. 0. FROST,- Would call attention to ,the .fact that he has started a FURNITURE - .11ANUFACT011Y In Towanda. In which he has the latest im proved Machinery driven by Steam Power, and •fs now prepared to offer greater Inducements to the public than ever, te. purchase Iheir furni ture of him. I have also added another LARGE WARE-ROOM To my store and am now exhibiting the largest and best stock of Furniture to be fourid in this region, which lam happy to say I can seillit GREATLY 'UNWED PRICES .1 To the Farmer I would ea y I can sellyon more Furniture for a load of Oats, or Wheat; or a fat) of Butter, than you could buy with the tame before the War: In my. new Ware-room 'Olll be found flue 'MT7 ' I77 ' C ''' IPNM IF MWM In hair, cloth or reps, also in innslin, to be covered' to order. I have also._ T CHAMBER.*-ETSI In walnut. Chesnut, down to the • most common also Tuckers. Decamps, and Balls , Sppring!! - Beas,_ Spring tiliattrasses, ..Husk Sea rasa, Mown Hair AO Sponge Mattresses, P Comforters; Qnilta , .,_Elanketa, Table Spreads, &e. Also Chairs. - Basteads.Bureaus, :Breakfast, Dining end •Exlension Tables, Mar ble Top Centre Tastes ,So tea, Tete-a-tetes, Bo k era, Easy Chairs, Plano Stools, Book Racks, 'What Note, Children's Carriages; • Children's Cradles and Cribs, Looktng Glasses, Looking glass Plates; Picture Frames, Photograph Ovals, Steel Engravings, Cards and Tasseth, ite., in tact a full assortment of everything in the line. All of which will be sold cheap for •Countfy Dealers supplied at Wholesale Prites The public are invited to call and examine my stock before purchasing elsewhere. Store on Main Street, 2 doOrs south of liontanyes. I alio keep on hand, a Marge assortment of - READY MADE COFFINS, Froze the Most common to the finest Mahogany or Homewood,' which will be tarnished with o r - without- Attendance with Hearse, at as low a price turthe same quality can be purqessed else where. Deo. 1887.--7 r. inouratut. 4 , *-A-I.ll‘ -I'l7 8 13 • AGENCY ' Policies lagoed,Laseesdluetedi . prt aptly . _ By B. B. 11V8X.4117,• vs., Of the following well known and tellable Con, pante*: lake 2dontanye's "AggielOk..4int",qf Captfal, .. .... thi 0 b ,iro o iEsim" A I.iaiscs CastrAirr, • Ilartford, Conn, • f i . Caplt4l • $4,000,0 Lrtrzaroot. AND LONDON AND Gina. Pus Lao LiniLvszrzaxot Co: Capitat Surplus and Deserved I?axiab (God • . 4t6,271,irfc Asset* l In ) the United States, Ont.. •• . i, BOOOOO, Daily Premlomatapwards of (Gold) - 17,001 Nsw rsomple CODPANT, A • Hartford, Bonn., f - t apStal • •••• • ..:-.8200,0 00 TONING NlEWNattlaNclt CoMPANN, IVilkes-Ean e; Pa., • apltai ••• -- .... ..150,000 • I NEC AMERICAN MAXINE INiCIANCE 'O., I - (Aceldental) - Philadelphia, apital , 45091,00 • smcdrierT MurvALLieziNsusaxcis ap• • Lkertford, Coml. , kik 10,000,000 owanda, Feb. 20, 12436-,tl, ' 11ARTFORD LIVE STOCK 1N SU RA NCE COMPANY . CAIITAL- $500,006. Cash assets sov. 1, 1866, $155,266 53 `lnsures on all kinds of live stock, againd theft and death from any cause. If. E. hIcKEAN, Jan. 10, 1867 Agent. - Deo. sth,-the Hare " Lady Mace," owned Gy DennisT. Flagg, of Boston, 31ass., accident:lly received a kick tram another horse, hrP3ki.:4; her left fore leg, abciVe the knee, rendering IL. necessaryto kill her as an- act of humanity. Ili :mired in the Dartford Live Stock Insurance Com party. Lose paid Dec. 6th 1867. • . . F'" -LIFE, AND ACCIDENTAL INSURANCE. cAriTAL'amiaurrimi o .SL'ENTEEN MILLION DOLLARS RUSSELL, Agent, FOU : TUE ROLLOyillgil NAILED RELIMILS COSIPAhIe , A ..GMRAND FARE US AILEEN'S INSURANCE COMPANY Philadelphia, Capital and surplus, over ROME INSURANCES COMPANY, OfNita- York. I Capital and .surplus,civer * $3,160,0110 COKEANY OF 14011TH AgERICA, Philadelphia. I, Capital and surplus, over - 11,700.00 INSVIIANCE COMPAIIT.% • Of New- York. 'Capital and surplas, over - i9C0,000 ENT ' filtritlSE INst7P.ANCE COMPANY: Of 'Philadelphia. - C4pitsi dud surplus, over Lthie It;unA..ncE,Conr Alrr Of New. York; Capital and surplus, over PUTIiII.III,BI32.ANC3 COIPANY, Of Hartford, Conn. Capital and surplus, over 870i,060 . MunTakLizreINSUIIANCT, Courativ, -.of New-York. Capital and surplus,over TAA.VELLYES NBC - ad-NCB Co-V?dNy, Of liariford, Coon. f Capital wad strplas, over Risks taken on all kinds of Property, at ss low ratesas by any other reliable Companies. Ifir Policies issued and Losses, it any; ad justed at this Agency,thereby saving the trouble and expense of going elsewhere for settlement. Oißce at the Hardwhere Store of Cod e . ding & Russell C. S. RUSSELL. Towanda, Feb. 7, 1R66.- -ti THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH ABIRRICA. Office No. 242 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. , This Company are now prosecuting the bu.i ness of lifsurance from loss or damage by FIRE on Buildings,Merchandise. Furniture, throughout th State of Pennsylvania, on I\ be al terrls,for long o r short periods; or _perm anon ly of Buildings, by a deposit of Premium. The prompt payment of claims for losses do ing the period of nearly. 70 years that the - Com .parry has been in esistence. entitles thorn to tb confidence of the public. Dnutcroas.—Arthur, G. Coffin, Samuel W. Jones, John A Brown, Charles Taylor, Ambrose White, duo. 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 E. Trotter, EdWard,l3. Clarke, Win. Cummings._ _ • AFITLICit G. COFFIN, Pres'nt. G. B.IIIISSELL, Agent, Towanda. VARMER'S MUTUAL FIRE INST.' ' i RANCE COMPANY OF MEIDDLE PENNEIFIVANLio office in Danville, Montour Coanty, Penn a. Capital The Farmers Mahal Fire Insurance Company of Middle Pehnsylvania was incorporated , by the Pennsylvania Legislature, in the -year 1669, for the Mutual Insurance of Country property only, and immediately thereafter commenced its oper ations on that principle, which -has been strict-- ly adhered to since. . All losses have been promptly paid out of the Premiums collected on application for insurance without making any assessments. The Insurance of Country proper.y only, the low rates charged for Insurance. and the ; prompt payment of losses are deemed a sufficient recom mendation of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insto ante Company of Middle Penns !mitt, to a! owners of safe clam country property. P. Joitrzsoi;, Seey. a. Fuhrtzu, Prey t LUCIEN MYER, - I %—Agent, Tikwands, Pa. March '0.'66 VE RP OOLAND Liat'siDON AND 2-4 'GLOBE FIRE AND 1,0 , 5: I.NbURANC E COSIPA - NY.--Office, 45 Witham St., and 726 Broadway, N. Y. . Capital, Surplus and Reserved Funds (Gold) —sl.6 ,271,675 AsSets In the United States, over . .. 1,6'00,000 Daily Premiums, upwards of (gold).. . 17,000 The shareholders personally responsible 103. engagements of the company. All Directors mu tbe shareholders. • . . !RECTORS IN NEw Yoltx.—Fmacis Cottenet, Es Chairman, Henry Grinnell, Esq., Deputy rman Joseph G - aillard, Jr.,_ Esq., E. MB. Archibald, Esq., H. B. hi. Coul, Alexander Hamilton, Jr., Esq., Robert C. Ferguson, Esq. ?Allred Pell, Esq., Resident Secretary. Ale x ander Hamilton, Jr., Esq., Counsel of Board. -- BANKERS—Phenix Bank--Cammann & Cd: The Policies of this Company are issued by welltknown American citizens resident in New York ,who are Directors and Shareholders, and consequently, with the other Shareholders, are individually lie forall the engagements o the Company ;' a olicles aresigned by them all claims are-paya in cash on proof of loss "without deduction for interest,..and not,'as tiauslodxty days after presentation of proof They expire at sts o'clock, P. M., and not's noon. Life insurance elected. and annuitie granted on favorable tufts. : BicKEAN,Agent. Towanda. April 23, 1867. THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSUR ANCE Society's Agency for tiradfoni co. CASE( CAPITAL $3,000,000 Yearly Income ovcr $2,000,000 dab., 21VITAN YE L ei -WARD._ Towanda, July 25, THE ASTOR FIRErTNSURANOR of New York. Agency for Bradford CO. CAPITAL $400,000. • Dividend for-1866,10 per cent. BIONTANYE k.:WARD Towanda, July 25,1867; • rpHE . LTCOMIN4-MUTUAL FIRE -11 — Insuranne Agency forßradford County, CAPITAL $3,400,000. Mutual Cash plan. Iri successful operation ov ertwenty•seven years. MONTA.MYSIt WARD. Towanda, July 25, 1867 • • NEW TAILOR SHOP AMOS PENNEPACKER, Hai opened - a shop in the room back of tb3 • Rooms of the Young Blen's Christian Associa tion, second story, over Eddy's Clothing Stor e Where he is now prepared to d all kinds of ' . . . TAILiIIIINC, • . .. . - . , In-the beat and moat Idbliionable manner. An experience of manyi ; e determination to keep tip wth the Fas ions of the Times, dada dialra"to please his customers. he believes will Amiable him twilve satisfaction. ' 1111‘.Cutting done on_short not , ce and reaion bin terms: Towanda. Oct. 17, 18.4. U ANNE $350,0G $350000 $750,0(0 ts,ooopv.. $BOO,OOO $357,000 00