jHE agitator.
ffELLSBORO’ PENNA.
fflornlng. May 12. 1859.
==== =====^^ADVERTMEMENTS.
„ Lowell & Co#
do - •■
PtW 1 V^jcs—Tune Term.
inert Goods—Wm. Walker, Coming.
Sprt>E““ or' e Sale
il “'“to«Po’' der > etc -
S»J A. Koe A Co.
K" tt “ d Feed
IW 111 * noose—Coming, N, T.
jitlioJrtjU—
05 Teachers’ Institute met at Tioga
inst., and continued its sessions for
0 dart The exercises were exceedingly in
r •nearly one hundred teachers being
teresun > Thomas K. Beecher of Elmira
f^ c red two excellent lectures. We shall lay
IZ our readers a full report of the proceed
•v« next week.
absence of the editor for the past
will be a sufficient excuse for the lack of
in the local column. We (the devil)
been so busy cleaning up the office and
railing on the girls (customers, of course) that
K hare not had time to hunt up local items,
jf the editor has not gone off to get faarried ha
rill be torry to heat-how many girls called to
,{s l is since be left.
{gy-The NVellsboto and Tioga Plank Boad
(jitroversy which has occupied public attention
Jthe Northsrn part of the county for the last
j! Months, is likely to be brought to a close,
[T sn appeal to the Courts. We learn that last
Saturday the toll-gates were closed at Tioga by
otrnors of the road, who refused to open
to teamsters until the latter paid toll,
liis the teamsters refused to do, and the gate
jjjper still refusing to open the gates, the team
ten broke it open and passed through. Two
„ three were arrested and placed in jail, but
«re immediately liberated on a writ of habeus
(trpns granted by Judge White. The case will
tme up early next week, when we trust it will
ie finally settled.
jgf Surveyor General. —Before leaving
rirrisburg we heard the name of L. Pi Wil
htui, Esq., of Tioga County mentioned as a
asJidalc for the aforesaid office. There is not
luan in the State that we would support with
peeler pleasure. He is as true os steel to the
trineiples he advocates, and the Republicans
Pennsylvania could not confer the honors of
ist position upon a man more worthy of them.
The -North should present a solid delegation for
lia.—Cifeii.
Adjoining Counties.
Potter. —We learn from the Journal, that
Esa. Lewis Mann the Representative from the
Western part of this District has entirely re
ccrered from his late sickness. The Journal
upresses a hope that Mr. Mann will consent to
fe returned for a second term next Fall.
Beibfokd.— The Towanda Reporter contains
la account of the death of David F. Bakstow,
Esq., an old and respectable citizen of that
dice, who died suddenly on Saturday evening
list. “Ee had been slightly unweU for a few
days, but retired to rest apparently much bet
jr, when shortly he turned upon his side, and
dmost instantly expired. His death was caused
hr disease of the heart. Mr. B. was in his
ftd year, and had resided in this place 35 years.
He mis for many years a Justice of the Peace,
tsd represented this County in the Legislature,
fc Winter of 1839 and ’4O. As a citizen, he
Ejwed the respect of his neighbors, and in his
Wy relations he was preeminently distin
{Kted for his affection and kindness.”
"Sold.”—A well-known sporting gentleman,
hing from the western part of the county,
,:j had the good fortune to kill a wild cat a
hr days since, was'in town one day this week,
•ah the animal’s hide, for the purpose of pro
ne!; a bounty. Some wag discovering the
ua in the fellow’s pocket, and knowing bis
inemcin, cautiously palled it out, and after
the ears —which are all the evidence
to draw the money —put it back
l i a The wag then went to the Commission
”s OEoe, drew the bounty fee and went away.
afterwards, the man who had killed the
£ ®tl, walked into the Office, and presenting
15 din, demanded his bounty. The Clerk
' i: 7 politely informed him that as the ears
’■re gone be could not draw the change, and
■ Kret that he had just paid a bounty on a
to of eats. The feelings of our Trojan
c ™ better he imagined than described,
f “ E truth flashed- across his mind, that he
been “sold.” We were not present, but
•erstand ho gave vent to his feelings in ann
eniphatic espressions which would not
'■l pretty i n print.— Argus.
—The Williamsport Gazette has
j f*' >n relation to the doings of a band
in that place. It says that on Satur
n-'L-’) the clothing establishment
Gheen.on the corner of Fourth and
was entered, and robbed of a
se • 1 '' art ' c ' es °f clothing and some other
. entrance, it is supposed, was
'Tnor. by the means of
, key. The amount stolen is not
Od
au at4ay n '^ t| store M. Candor,
•t ’ :f ‘- f l uarc . was entered, and a number
ta ken, among which were two
;.,,J ri^a y ni gtt, the saloon under Hay’s
b. J l5 en tered, the money-drawer taken
W r °khed of its contents.
° t * ler aces wcre attacked by these
Sieves, but without effecting an
' • e 'P' ua Mining Register of the 23d
tin l^e Allowing paragraph:—
urs<^a y last, we are informed, the
'iljij ,* on ll* 6 Sunbary and Erie Railroad
a ' JOut 81x m ‘les of track west of
-''-i H av^ Jr ’ an( l were proceeding towards
m tt, j 1 a \ speed of about a half a
ti« s 11* 0 r °ad bed is ready for the
Ear,]. r CMe pt at the bridge across
*inT k ’ near ■' joo ' £ Haven, which,
°f trn.i.l 6 com pl et ed by the time the
in it ers l w l' 08e house-train is very
' H appointments, reach that spot;
01 weeK the road will be ready
for the cars to Lock Hates, a distance of twen
ty-sir miles from Williamsport, making, with
the forty miles thence to Sanbury, sixty-six
miles of completed road on the Eastern Divis
ion.” ' '
McKean.—Tha Wellsville Free Press states
that the N. T> & Erie R. R. Co. have leased
tiie Coal Bail Road running from Gtreat Talley
to Bradford Pa. (some 40 miles) and are to
finish the track and stock the road within a few
weeks.
Rogers, the editor of the Citizen has not #e*
turned to his post, and our old friend Nichols
is still editor in spite of hia valedictory,—still
anxions, also, in regard to the Potter Democrat.
Last fell Mr. Barr, (Democrat) and Mr. Par
sons (Republican) ran for the office of Treasu
rer in McKean Co. In making the returns the
vote of Corydon township was omitted, leaving
Mr. Parsons a few votes ahead, the certificate
of election was given to him and he took the
office.
Barr applied to the Court. Judge White has
just decided the case, admitting the vote of
Corydon township by which Barr had one ma
jority, bnt throwing out four illegal votes for
Barr and three for Parson, thus nuking a tie.
Then he decided that as Parson holds the of
fice now he may stick to ft. The Democrat
don’t like it, for hereby St loses the advertising
of the land sales and sundry other streaks of
phai. How important sometimes is one vote!
—Warren Mail.
E. A. SMEAFS PATENT,
For Rotary, in Reciprocating
motion, ana Vico Versa,
Patented February 15, 1859.
TO Manufacturers, this Invention is of great im
portance, as either motion is converted into the
other by a simple arrangement of means, and with
the least possible loss or absorption of power by fric
tion, and applicable to every Machine where these
two motions are required. The Cut shows the princi
ple as applied to Common Dash Churns. The under
signed have purchased the Patent Right for this coun
ty, and arc manufacturing and selling at the low prioo
of $5. It is conceded to be the best arrangement for
churning Milk or Cream ever invented.
Tioga, May 12. '59. BALDWIN, LOWELL & CO.
C. & J. L. ROBINSON,
i '
Have the pleasure of announcing to their customers
and the public generally, that they ore now receiving
their stock of
M'tilNh & SUMMER GOODS.
CONSISTING IN PART OF
DRESS GOODS,
WHITE GOODS.
STAPLE GOODS.
EMBROIDERIES
i
YANKEE NOTIONS
GROCERIES.
HARDWARE.
STONEWARE
READY MADE CLOTHING.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
WOODENWARK
AND EVERY DESCRIPTION -OP ARTICLE
REQUIRED BY THE PUBLIC
CAN BE SECURED
AT REASONABLE RATES
A T
TUB ABOYB WELL KNOWS
AND
WELL ESTABLISHED STAND
I
E TBETB ODY KNOWS THE PLACE,
FIRST STOKE SOUTH OF COURT HOUSE.
May 5 th, 1859.
Auditor’s Holice,
THE undersigned, an Auditor appointed to examine and
report upon the accounts of the Executors of the ostate
of William Rose, deceased, will attend to that duty at his
office In the Tillage of Tioga on tho twentieth day of May
nest, When and where all persons interested may attend and
be heard. WM. GARREfSON. Auditor.
Tioga, April 28th, 1869. 4t, 12.
DR. W. W. WEBB.
OFFICE over Cone’s Law Office, first door , below
Farr’s Hotel. Nights he will be found at his
residence, first door above the bridge on Main Street,’
towards Samuel Dickinson's.
TtfE TIOGA COUNTY AGITATOR.
T HE
EMPIRE STORE,
-OP
JOHN R, BOWEN,
Has just been filled up with a complete and well se
lected stock of
SPRING GOODS.
Which he ia prepared to ehow to the public, and sell on
terms that cannot be beat in this section of country.
Everything the people Want can be found at the Em
pire.
For Beautiful Press Goods,
For Beautiful Press Goods,
For Beautiful Press Goods,
For Beautiful Press Goods,
« . Call at the EMPIRE STORE.
For an Assortment of White Goods,
For an Assortment of White Goods,
For an Assortment of White Goods,
For an Assortment of White Goods,
„ , Call at the EMPIRE STORE.
For Domestic Goods,
For Pomestie Goods,
For Pomestie Goods,
For Pomestio Goods,
Call at the EMPIRE STORE.
For Ready Made Clothing,
For Ready Made Clothing,
For Ready Made Clothing,
For Ready Made Clothing,
„ „ Call at the EMPIRE STORE.
For Hats and Caps,
For Hats and Caps,
For Hats and Caps,
For Hats and Caps,
Call at the EMPIRE STORE.
For First Quality of Groceries,
For First Quality of Groceries,
For First Quality of Groceries,
For First Quality of Groceries,
Call at the EMPIRE STORB.
For Boots and Shoes, Gaiters, Ac.,
For Boots and Shoes, Gaiters, Ac.,
For Boots and Shoes, Gaiters, Ac,,
For Boots and Shoes, Gaiters, Ac.,
Call at the EMPIRE STORE.
For all kinds of Furnishing Goods,
For all kinds of Furnishing Goods,
For all kinds of Furnishing Goods,
For all kinds of Furnishing Goods,
Call at the EMPIRE STORE.
For Crockery, Glass and Woodenware,
For Crockery, Glass and Woodenware,
For Crockery, Glass and Woodenware,
For Crockery, Glass and Woodenware,
Call at the EMPIRE STORE.
For Hardware and Cutlery,
For Hardware and Cutlery,
For Hardware and Cutlery,
For Hardware and Cutlery,
Call at the EMPIRE STORB.
For Pork, Flour and Fish,
For Pork, Flour and Fish,
For Pork, Flour and Fish,
For Pork, Flour and Fish,
Call at the EMPIRE STORE.
For anything you want,
For anything you want,
For anything you want,
For anything you want,
Call at
THE EMPIRE STORE.
Of JOHN B. BOWEN.
April 28, <
IMPORTANT TO EVERY FAMILY IN
TIOGA COUNTY.
NEW GROCERY
AND
YANKEE MOTION STORE!
O. BULLARD
Takes this opportunity of announcing that be has fit
ted up the stand formerly occupied by G. Lamb, and
is now receiving an entirely
NEW STOCK
-O F
or ewes ass.
His stock consists in pari of
S-UG-A-R-S-
Refined, Crushed, Granulated, Powdered, Muscovado.
Pork, Lard, Butter, Cheese, Fish, Oil, Coffee,
Tobacco—Smoking & Chewing, Snuff, Soap,
Molasses—Maple A Sugar house, Soap.
WOODEN WARE SSfdErshM:
rows, Willow Wagons, Clothes Pins, Clothes Baskets,
Wooden Pails, 4c. Altogether the best assortment of
Willow and Wooden Wore ever brought into Wella
boro!
Whitewash Brushes, Blacking Brush
If llLulluu es, Shoe Brushes, Clothes Brushes,
Horse Brushes, Tooth Brushes,
YANKEE NOTIONS Sf as
and Pocket Combs, made of Ivory, Outta Pcrcha, and
Bono, Penholders, Pencils, Pens, Pencil Sharpeners,
Slate and Lead Pencils, Steel Rings, Jews Harps,
Teething Rings, Chess Boards, Dominoes, Rubber
Balls, Yankee Soap, Pipes, Sealing Wax, Inkstands,
Marseiles and Linen Collars, Cap and Letter Paper,
Envelopes, 4c,, 4c.
IK I CUD Dill HU May find Limerick hooks on
D IdUUlliviriil gut, Span silk fish linos, Assort
ed trout files, Limerick trout books, Fishing boskets,
Fishing rods. Common hooks, Ac.
T3T) XTTrpCI Oranges, Lemons, Apples,
Jj XV LJ XX O • F *S s f Fnmei, Currants Rai
sins, Cherries. ■'
ATTPTC 0f all kindB * Alsa Mustard r Gher-
U X O kins, Pickles, Candies, Citron Bran
died Fruits, 4c., Ac.
Teas, Coffee, Spice, Pepper, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nut
megs, Candles, Crackers, Childrens’ Toys, Ac.
I will not enumerate articles further, but would re
spectfully invito those desirous of purchasing any ar
ticle in this line, to call and examine my stock before
purchasing elsewhere. If I cannot please you for
quality and prices you will have to go to the City to
do better. I will state however that everything is
FOR SALE FOR CASH.
April 28, 1859.
JUST OPENED.
A WHOLESALE A RETAIL
FLOUR AND_FEED STORE.
FLOUR BT THE POUND OR BARR EL I
FEED BY THE HUNDRED OB TON! !
THE Subscriber has just opened on Main Street,
first door below United States Hotel, where the
citizens of Wellsboro and surrounding country con al
ways depend upon getting a
GOOD SUPPLY OF
FLOOR, FEED, AND MEAL,
AT WHOLESALE OR RETAIL.
To be Sold very Cheap for Cash only!
Lumbermen and those wishing to~purchaso a good
article will do well by calling on mo before going else
where. F. K. WRIGHT.
Wellsboro, April 7th, 1859. J
Notice.
THE members of the Executive Committee of the Tioga Co
Agricultural Society, will meet at the office of Henry
Sherwood, President of the Society, on Friday, the6th day of
May, tor the purpose of preparing a list of premiums, rules
and regulations for the nest annual Fair.
The following gentlemen named compose said Committee.
fiEJiET SHERWOOD President.
E Chbistebat. D. C 5. Edwards, Jxo. Fxkksoit, Tice Frost’s.
RICHABD Ebolish, Treasurer.
Wm. Francis, Oliver Elliott, Martin Qerrould, E. T. Beat*
lor. .1. B. 'Niles, Executive Committee.
April -S, 1869,3 t, 9. 0. P. SMITH, flee.
M. BULLARD CO.,
SUCCESSORS TO THE LATE FIRM OF
Are now receiving their New and Beautiful Stock of
SPRING & SIIMMERGOODS.
Bslsdted with a Tiew to the wants of the people In this sec-
tion of the State. Our stock which we will nil very cheap
for Ouh consists of
GJWJT'S FURNISHING GOODS
S
HOSIERY.
K
HATS akd CAPS,
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.
2
GROCERIES.
a i
HARDWARE.
CROCKERY AND STONEWARE
Remember, three door* *South of the Agitator
Office, at the old eland of M. & 0. BULLARD,
April 28, 1359. 13.
igggßH SALAMANDER SAFES.
EVANS A WATSOS,
Wo, 25, South Fourth, St
PHILADELPHIA.
Ha\o now on hand a large assortment of Fire and Thief
Proof Salamander Safes. Also, Iron Boon for Banks and
Stores. Iron Shutters, Iron Sash, all makes of Locks, equal
to any mode in the Uuited States.
Five Safes in one Fiee. All come out Right,
WITH CONTENTS in GOOD CONDITION.
THE SALAMANDER SAFES OF PHILADELPHIA
AGAINST THE WORLD.
EVAIfS Ac WATSOBT
Ilave had the sorest demonstration in the following certifi
cate that their manufoctare of Salamander Safes has at length
full.v warranted the representations which have been made
of them as rendering an undoubted security against the ter
rific element:
Philadelphia, April 12th, 1856.
Messrs Bvaxs 4 Watsoh.— Gentlemen,—lt affords ns the
highest satisfaction to state to yon. that owing to the very
protective qualities of two of the Salamander Safes which we
purchased of yon some two months since, we saved a large
portion of our Jewelry, and all our books, papers, 4c., ex
posed to the calamitous fire in Ranstcad Place, on the morn
ing of the 11th instant.
When wo reflect -that those safes were located in the fourth
story of the building wo occupied, and that they fell subse
quently into a heap, of burning mins, where the vast concen
tration of heat caused the brass plates to melt, wo cannot
but regard the preservation of their valuable contents at
most convincing proof of tbe great security afforded by your
Safes.
We shall take much pleasure In recommending them to
men of business as a sure reliance against fire.
GEOKGE W. SIMONS 4 BRO>, Jewelers,
Who hare purchased six large Safes since.
April 28, 1858. 7 *
S4CM3O
Pays for a fall course in the Iron City College, the
largest, most extensively patronized and best organ
ized Commercial School in tbe United States.
357 Students Attending Daily,
Marcli, 1850.
Usual time to complete a full course, from 6 to 10
weeks. Every Student, upon graduating, is guaran
teed to be competent to manage the Books of any
business, and qualified to earn a salary of from
$5OO to $lOOO.
Students enter at any time—No Vacation—Review
at pleasure.
51 PREMIUMS FOR BEST PENMAN
SHIP AWARDED IN 1858.
gSt" Minister’s Sons received at half price.
For Circulars and Specimens of Writing, inclose two
letter stamps, and address F. W. JENKINS,
Pittsburg, Pa.
April 14, 59-Sept 23, *5B, ly.
NEW STOVE AND TIN SHOP!
B®. OPPOSITE ROY’S DRUG STORE..©*
Where you can buy Stoves, Tin, and Japanned
) Ware for one-half the usual prices.
0. BULLARD.
Largo No. 8 Elevated Oven Cook Store and Trim
mings for $15,00.
All kinds of
1 Tin and Hardware .
in proportion for Ready Pay.
It will pay any one who wants anything in ibis line
to call and see our prices before purchasing elsewhere,
Recollect the place—two doors south of Farr’s Ho
tel, or opposite Roy’s Drug Store. CALL AND SEE!
April 21, 1859. 1.
CtAINES HOTEL.
H. 0. VERBULYEA, PROPRIETOR.
Gaines, Tioga Connty, Pa.
This well known hotel is located within easy access
of the best fishing and hunting grounds in Northern
Pa. No pains will be spared for the accommodation
of pleasure seekers and the traveling public.
April-U. 1859.
IS hereby given to the citizens of Delmar township,
and all others interested, that all accounts against
said township mnst be presented to the Supervisors
previous to tho Auditor’s meeting for the current year,
otherwise they will not he paid.
JAS. STEELE, 1 -
WM. ENGLISH, J
Delmar, March 10,1859. Sm.
Administrator’s Notice*
LETTERS of Administration having been granted
to the undersigned upon the estate of John Yeo
mans, late of Richmond, dec’d, all persons indebted to
said estate arc requested to make immediate payment,
and those having claims against the same will present
them to SABAH YEOMANS* Adntr'r,
April 7th, 1859.
A CARP
H. & O. BULLARD,
DRESS GOODS,
WHITE GOODS. &
DOMESTICS,
WOOLEN GOODS.
PAINTS & OILS.
s
M
►
8
O
FISH,
WOODEN-WARE
M. BULLARD.
A. HOWLAND;
Notice
Marion anh fits Jfcen,
THE ANXIOUSLY-LOOKED FOEAND IN
TENSELY EXCITING
TALE OF THE
REVOLUTION!
NOW READY!
THE
SWAMP FOX;
OE THE
Rebel Riflemen.
A TALE OF THE
TIMES & FEATS OF MARION.
BY GEORGE ALBANY, ESQ.,!
Author of “The Orange-Girl of Venice,” “The
Swamp Steed,” “Bnbe the Ranger," Ac.,
Will be commenced in the
NEW YORK MERCURY,
OF SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1859,
Now Ready at all News Depots and Bookstores.
No character in history offers a better for the roman-,
cer, than that of Marion, or, as he was familiarly
colled,
“THE! SWAMP FOX/’
from the immense ingenuity of bis stratagems and
devices for misleading and deceiving the enemy, his
thorough knowledge of the woods, forests, fields, and
swamps of bis native region, where he and bis gallant
band were perfectly at home, while their enemies be
came lost and bewildered in the labyrinthine mazes of
undergrowth and morass.
The story above announced Is a true reflex of those
scenes and times, and its* talented author has most viv
idly portrayed, therein, the many exciting incidents
and accidents of a tenacious and indefatigable struggle
for Liberty,pursued under the most adverse circum
stances. Every chapter is replete with exciting and
romantic interest, historically accurate, but with a
sparkling web of poetry woven through it, which
makes it at once a brilliant story and a veracious
record. The strongly-written descriptions of events
—the ambuscade—the sudden sortie —the night attack
—the wild charge and repulse—are all wonderful as
examples of word-painting, and equally true to the
actual facts.
In addition to these scenes of heroism and lofty da
ring, the SWAMP FOX is not without the gentle
charm of a love-story, for the working and the effects
of the tenderpossion are depicted in its pages,as truly
and artistically as the sterner emotions, rendering the
tale a perfect picture of life and character in the Days
of the Revolution, which cannot fail to appeal to the
admiration, and gratify the taste of every reader who
has a spark of true patriotism in his soul.
The peculiar power and interest with which the gif
ted author, GEORGE ALBANY, ESQ., describes the
thrilling period, is a guarantee of excellence of truly
magnificent Historical Romance. The vivid delinea
tion of character, the depth of thought, the faciuation
bf style, the picturesque beauty of description, and, in
a word, the power of language be commands, all com
bine to render him one of the most brilliant writers of
the age, while his great appreciation of and sympathy
with the pioneers in the cause of universal Übertygive
him a grasp of Revolutionary subjects posessed fay very'
few others. This' has enabled him, in the SWAMP
FOX, to exhibit the life and adventures of ’V
HIABION AND HIS MEM
as they really were, and to do fit homage to that delib
erate valor, that unyielding patriotism, which, in a few
noble spirits, defying danger, and above the scenes of
privation, could keep alive the sacred fires of liberty
in the thick swamps and dense and gloomy forests—
asking nothing, yielding nothing, and only leaving the
field the better to re-enter it for the combat!
We take to ourselves some credit, for having secured
for our columns the chefs d’ccuvres of this master's
pen, but we intend to give the
NEW YORK MERCURY
a still higher prestige than ever. We believe it is al
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SKETCHES OF TRAVEL,
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We have tbe happiness to announce, therefore, that
in tbe
NEW YORK MERCURY FOR APRIL 30, 1859,
will be commenced
STRAY CHAPTERS
-OF
LIFE AND TRAVEL,
BY BAYARD TAYLOR.
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“The First Journey I Ever Hade,'’
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NEW STYLES—PRICES FROM $5O TO $125.
BXTBA CHARGE 0? $5 FORHE3DCER3.
495 BROADWAY, - - NEW YORK.
730 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA.
These Machines sew from two spools, as purchased
from the store, requiring no re-winding of thread;
they Hem, Fell, Gather, and Stitch in a superior man
ner, finishing each seam by their own operation, with
out recourse to the hsnd-needle, as is required by oth
er machines. 'They will do better and cheaper sewing
than a seamstress can, even if she works for os* CM?
as hour, and are, unquestionably, the beat Machines
in the market for family sewing, on account of their
simplicity, durability, ease of management, snd adap
tation to all varieties of family sewing—executing
either heavy or fine work with equal facility and with
out special adjustment.
As evidence of the unquestioned superiority of
their Machines, the Quotes A Bakes Machine
Company beg leave to respectfully refer to the fol
lowing
TESTIMONIALS.
“Having bad one of Grover k Baker’s Machines in
my family for nearly a year and a half, I take plea
sure in commending It as every way reliable for the
purpose for which it is designed—Family Sewing.”—
[Mrs. Joshua Lea~itt, wife of Rev. Dr. Leavitt, Editor
of N. Y. Independent,
“ I confess myself delighted with your Sewing Ma
chine, which has been in my family for many months.
It has always been ready for duty, requiring no ad
justment, and is easily adapted to every variety of
family sewing, by simply changing' the spools of
thread.”—[Mrs. Elizabeth Strickland, wife of Rev. Dr.
Strickland, Editor of A r . Y. Chrittian Advocate,
“ After trying several different good machines, I
preferred yours, on account of simplicity, and the per
fect ease with which it is managed, as well as the
strength and durability of the seam. After long ex
perience, I feel competent to speak in this manner,
and to confidently recommend it for every variety of
family sewing.”—[Mrs. E. B. Spooner, wife of the Ed
itor of Brooklyn Star.
“1 have used a Grover and Baker Sewing Machine
for two years, and have found it adapted to all kinds
of family sewing, from Cambric to Broadcloth. Gar
ments have been worn out without the giving way of
a stitch. The Machine is easily kept in order, and
easily used.”—[Mrs. A. B. Whipple, wue of Rev.Qeo.
Whipple, New York.
“Your Sewing Machine has been in use in my fam
ily the post two years, and the ladies request me to
give you their testimonials to its perfect adaptodness,
as well as labor-saving qualities in the performance of
/amily and household sewing."—[Robert Boorman,
New York.
" For several months we hare nsed Grover & Ba
ker's Sewing Machine, and have come to the conclu
sion that every lady who desires her sewing beauti
fully and quickly done, would be most fortunate in
possessing one of these reliable and indefatigable
‘ iron needle-women/ whose combined qualities of
beauty,’ strength, and simplicity, arc invaluable.**—
[J. W. Morris, daughter of Gen. Geo. P. Morris, Edi
tor of Home Journal ,
Extract of a letter from Thos. R. Leavitt, Esq., an
American gentleman now resident in Sydney, Neff
South Wales, dated January 12,1853 :
"I had a tent made in Melbourne, in 1853, in which
there were over three thousand yards of sewing done
with one of Grover & Baker’s Machines, and a single
seam of that has outstood all the double seams sewed
by sailors with a needle and twine."
“If Homer could be called up from his murky
shades, he would sing the advent of Grover and Baker
as a more benignant miracle of art than was ever
Vulcan's amity. He would denounce midnight abirt
roakiog as ' the direful spring of woes unnumbered/*
—[Prof. North.
“ I take pleasure in saying, that tho Graver & Bo*
ker Sewing Machines have more than sustained zay
expectation. After trying and returning others, I
have three of them in operation in my different places,
and, after four years' trial, hare no fault to find/*—
[J. H. Hammond, Senator of South Carolina,
“ My wife has had one of Grover & Baker’s Family
Sewing Machines for some time, and I am satisfied it
is one of tho best labor-saving machines that has been
invented. I take much pleasure in recommending it
to the public."—[J. 6. Harris, Gov. of Tennessee.
“ It is a beautiful thing, and puts everybody into on
excitement of good humor. Were I a Catholic, I
should insist upon Saints Grover A Baker having on
eternal holiday in commemoration of their good deeds
for humanity.”—[Cassius M. Clay,
“ I think it by far the best patent in use. This Ma
chine can bo adapted from the finest cambric to the
heaviest cassimere. It sews stronger, faster, and more
beautifully tbaiPouo can imagine. If mine could not
be replaced, money could not buy it/'-—Mrs. J. G.
Brown, Nashville, Tcnn.
‘•lt is speedy, very neat, and durable in its work;
is easily understood and kept in repair. I earnestly
recommend this Machine to all my acquaintances and
others,”—[Mrs. M. A. Forrest, Memphis, Tenn.
“We find this machine to work to our satisfaction,
and with pleasure recommend it to the public, as wo
believe the Grover A Baker to be the best Sewing Ma
chine in use.”—[Deary Brothers, Allisonia, Tenn.
“If used exclusively for family purposes, with or*
dinary core, I will wager they will last one * three
score years and ten/ and never get out of fix.” —[John
Erskine, Nashville, Tenn.
“X have bad yonr machine for -several weeks, and
am perfectly satisfied that the work it does is the best
and most beautiful that ever was made.”—[Maggie
Aimiaon, Nashville, Tenn*
“ I use my machine upon coats, dressmaking, and
fine linen stitching, and the work is admirable—far
better than the best bond-sewing, or any other ma~
chine I have ever seen.”—[Lucy B. Thomson, Nosh**
ville, Tenn.
“ I find the work the strongest and most beautiful I
have ever seen, made either by hand or machine, and
regard the Grover A Baker machine as one of the
greatest blessings to our sex.”—[Mrs. Taylor, Nash
ville, Tenn.
“I have one of Grover A Baker’s sewing machines
in use in my family, and find it inyaluable. I can
confidently recommend it to all persons in want of &
machine.” —G. T. Thompson, Nashville, Tenn.
“ I take pleasure in certifying to the utility of the
Grover A Baker sewing machines. I have used one
on almost every description of work for months, and
find It much stronger and better in every respect than
work done by band.”—[Mrs. D. W. Wheeler, Nash
ville, Tenn.
“ I would he unwilling to dispose of my Grover A
Baker machine for a large amount, could I not replace
it again at pleasure,"—[Mrs. H. Q-. Scovel, Nashville,
Tennessee.
“ Our two Machines, purchased from yon, do the
work of twenty young ladies. We with pleasure re*
commend the Grover A Baker Sewing Machine to be
the best in use.”—[N. Stillman A Co., Memphis, Tens.
“The Grover A Baker .sewing machine works ad
mirably. I think the stitch and work far superior to
that of any sewing machine I ever Saw. On fine work,
I think the machine would bo hard to beat.”—[W. J,
Davie, Memphis, Tenn.
“ I find the machine easily managed, very durable,
and take pleasure in recommending it to all who wish
convenience, economy* and pleasure.”'—Mrs. F. Titus,'
Memphis, Tenn. ~
“ Tbe Grover & Baker sewing machines hare given
such satisfaction that We cheerfully recommend them
to all who wish a good and substantial sewing ma
chine. It executes work with mueb care and speed*
and more finely than any other machine I have seen."
—[Mrs. K. B. Mitchell* Memphis* Term.
u I am happy to give my testimony in favor of Gro
ver <t Baker’s sewing machine* and of the perfect sat
isfaction it gives in every respect. It sews neatly*
and is by no means complicated* and I.prefer it to all
others I have, seen.”—-[Mrs. Bryan* wife of Her.
3(. Bryan* Memphis, Tenn.
“It affords me much pleasure to say, that the Ma
chine works well; and I do not hesitate to recommend
it as possessing all tbe ndqantages yon claim for it.—
My wife is very much pleased with it, and we take
pleasure in certifying to this effect.”—R. C. Brinkley,
Memphis, Tenn.
“Having seen* examined, and used many other
kinds of sewing machines* I feel free to say that the
Grover & Baker machines are far superior to all others
in use.”—[M. Francois Seitz* Nashville* Tenn.
I consider my sewing machine invaluable* and
would not take five times Its coat* if X could not sup
ply its. With it I can do all my family sewing in
-about one-fourth the time I oould with my hands.”—
[M. J. Scott, Nashville, Tenn.
“ It gives me pleasure to find the Grover and Baker
sewing machine giving so much satisfaction. I have
it in constant use, and find it all that could be desired.
It is tbe most simple and durable machine in nm and
I heartily recommend it.”—[F. M. White, Memphis.
Tennessee. 1
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