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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-06-07
fmmcr's Department.
Look to your Orchards.


\ good orchard is the best Investment that
can be made and every farmer should take adj
vantage of the early Spring to transplant
trees and vines of different kinds of fruit
Ripe fruit is the most healthy food we eat,
Apples constitute wholesome change not on
" for man but for domestic animals under his
care Hogs and cattle can be fattencd almost
wholly upon apples and yet too many of onr
farmers are allowing the trees in their orchards
to become superanuated without having any
young trees to take their place. Let every
one examine his orchard and cut ont the dead
ones and plant young thrifty trees III their pa-
ccs. But the entcrprising and provident far
mer will not content himself with merely plant
ing apple orchards, though these are the most
important, he will plant Pear, Plum, Cherry,
Peach, Apricot and Ounce trees. He will
find time to cultivate grapes, currantS, rasp-
berries (the last are too much neglected. y
Fruit trees for transplanting can be purchas-
ed OF nurserymen and the very best kind sfo'd
be obtained AS much care should be taken
in selecting fruit trees as in making choice of
stock The ground should be we'll prepared
and bountifully MANFRED with compost or 9th
er manure. Orchards arc not merely lega-
cy transmitted from father to son, but they be-
come profitable Investment in few years to
the enterprising and skillful proprietor.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-06-07

GUANo FOR GRASS LANp-We have recent
ly conversed with two gcntlemen-both prac-
tical men and of critical observation-who in
formed us that they have now fields in grass,
and yielding good crops, laid down some 5, 6
and years ago, manuring them solely with
guano, and receiving little or no manure since,
if such were to be the gcnela result we might
bring up our farms to a wonderful degree of
fertility, because third or one half of the
tilling land laid to grass with guano, and pro-
ducing full crop for several years in success
sion, would enable us to appropriate all the
manure of the farm to the hoed crops This
would allow of very high manuring, and put
the land in such a condition as to produce
heavy grass crops without the further appli-
cation of guano. But we need further expert
ments, and to test the guano upon its own me
rits, by putting the land into grass without a
particle of any manure-Ner-England Far
aRCr.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-06-07
BAKERY & RESTAURANT.
One Do0r NoHh of the Ward Uouse.

TT'TE subscriber would respectfully inform his friends
Il and the public generally that he has opened a BA-
kerry AND EATING SALOON, door north of the
Ward House, where he intend to keep constantly hand
full assortment Of everything in the line such Bread
Biscuit RUsk, Crackers, Jmbes, all kinds of Cake &C.
Having secured the services of experienced baker and
using nouh but the best brands of -four he feels confident
of giving satisfaction to all who may favor him with their
patronage
Wedding and other parties furnished with whatever re-
qurcd short notice and the most reasonable rates
nice assortment of Candies Nuts Fruits, &c. kept
always on hand and sold at the cheapest rates.
FRESH OYSTERS received three times per week by
express. and sold wholesale and retail.
81 Hot Coffee sorycdup at all hours. Don't forget the
place, one door north of the Ward House.
February y, lSJ6. II. \. BURBANK.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-06-07
7 O w A NJ D A
IE'JEMArLJG gIElNIMAIRYlo Y 0

TTIIS school, under the charge of the Misses HANSON
is held in the new building Second street, west
of the Ward House.
The school year will consist of four quarters of eleven
weeks each. The summer vacation commencing in july
and ending in September.
TERMS, QUARTER:
FIRST Cidss-To include the elementary English - M
branches and the study of the Latin language. 90 w
Second CiaSs-To include the more advanced stu-l
dies of the English branches with Mathematics 50 90
and the study of Latin and French. ...........N
Third C2ass-To include Mathematics, Mentall
and Moral Philosophy, Rhetoric Botany, &c, $l2 90
with Latin and French, ,.....................D
Each pupil will bring with her desk and chair. There
will be no extra charges whatever.
1ISic.-InStrucon the Piano, with use of nstr1l-
ment will be given by Miss REDEccA D. HAssoN, at SO
per quarter.
The Winter Term commences MONDAY, Nov. 2f.
LECTURES on Rhetoric, Moral and Intellectual Philo-
Sophy, and the higher branches of English Composition
Will also be delivered once or twice III each week.
They beg leave to refer to the following named gentle
men :-t Rev. ALoNZO POTTER. Bishop of the Diocese
Pena, Pi!adephi Rev. Dr. MACLEAN President of the
College of New Jersey. Princeton.
Hon. DAVID WILMUT, G.. +. MASON Esq, G. l.. WARD,
Esq, Hon. GEORGE SANDERsoN, d. f. BARSrow Esq.
Col. J. f. MEANS Towanda
Tuwguda, November 9. lS55.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-06-07
GROCERIES,, PRovEsxows, &C.

Hest side Of the Public Sqparr, opposite the
CoHH IioUSc
RAlLEI q NEEINS are just receiving a
- large addition to their stock of Provisions Groceries
Yankee Notions, Toys Fruit Confectionery &c. which
will be sold wholesale OF retail Tor cash in eNhane for
most kinds of country produce at prices that cannot fail
to suit purchasers. Consumers country dealers would
do well to call and examine our stock and prices.
GROCERIES.
Black and Green Tea, Rio and Java Coffee Chocolate
Cocoa. Sugar, MoIasses, Syrup Ginger PEPPER Spice
Gloves nutmegs, Mace cinnamon Ground Mustard Pepper
Sauce Soda SlleratuS Cream Tartar. Sperm and Tallow
Candies Bar Soap, Vinegar, Starch, &c.
PROVISIONS.
Flour, Buckwhcat Flour, Rye Flour, Corn Meal Feed
Pork Hams 4 shoulders, Mackcrel. Goldfish Shad, Lake
Trout P"keled and Smoked Herring. Cheese Rice Beans
Onions, Potatoes, Butter, Lard. Crackers, &c. &c.
FRUIT.
PruneS, Citron, Figs, Eng. CurrantS RaisnS Lem
ons and Oranges Green and)ried Apples. and Peaches
Almonds, Pecan nuts, Praz nuts Grcnobc and Madeira
alnutS, FbertS, Pea nuts. Chc~tnutS Hickory nuts &C.
GERMAN, French and ANERICAN TOYS F,NCY Goops.
Nc.-BoyS Slei%hS, Tin Wagons. China. Pewter Il Wood
Tea Sets. Dolls TrumpetS Toy Guns. AccordlnS Har-
mnncaS. Glass, Paper and Wood Inlad Work Boxes and
Toilet Gases Toy Bureaus, Secretaries &C. Pearl verv
Papicr Machc and Leather Port Monaes Wallets P,cs
Ivory, Horn and Wood Pocket aud Toilet Combs Tobar
co and Snuff Boxes Cigar Cases Tooth Hair and Cloth
Brushes Fancy Mirrors, Perfumcry, Hair Oil, &c
Fools Car, Letter Commercial Note and Bath Post
Paper, Envelopes. WATERS Sealing Wax Ink IakstanlS
Wafer Cups Sand Boxes Penholdcrs Pens Wafer scales
&c. &c.
Cayuga Ground Plaster. BAILEY < NENlNS.
TBNanda, November DC IS55.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-06-07
Ashes for Corn.
[From the Dollar Newspaper ]

l noticed an article in the "Newspaper !"
not long since, wherein your correspondent
recommends a mixture of ashes, shell, lime,
bones, &c, which he has found valuable for
corn, when applied as top dressing to the
hill after planting. We have been in the ha-
bit of using ashes alone for some years. and
have invariably found it of much greater value
when put to the hill than on the surface
Some five years since, we had finished plant
ing our corn, with the exception of about five
acres left for pasture, which we did not plough
until the rest was planted. We had put ash
es in the hills of all we had planted and had
some three or four bushels left When We
were about half done planting, this rest, | re-
collected the ashes which were left, and i'm
mediately sent for and had them applied The
rest on both sides had no ashes in the hill, but
when the corn was some two or three inches
high, we obtained enough unleached ashes
and applied them to the hill on the surface
The corn came up best where there was no
ashes, which | have often before and since
observed to be the case, ashes oftentimes keep
ing the corn back But when the corn be-
came few inches high, you could observe a
change That on which the ashes were put
in the hill grew evenly and had fine color
while on either side you would soon fud hills
of almost any required size, from the smallest
to the greatest, and of almost all varieties Of
color
The difference continued throughout the
season, and it was an easy matter to tell at q
glance where the ashes were in the hill from
the very row. In this case, the ashes on top
did no apparent good. am unable to explain
the reason of this, or why handful of ashes
in each hill should make such marked diffe-
renee. | noticed numbers of small insects on
the hills and felt somewhat inclined at the
time to think they had something to do with
it. BE this as it may, we believe 50 much in
the beneficial effect of ashes in the hill for
corn that we do not if possible to get enough
put any more corn on without them. We
use much leached ashes, which we generally
with the unleached, and find it to as we'll
We generally add some plaster also.
Some arc opposed to the practice of ashing
in the hill, on account Of the extra time con
sumed while planting and so prefer putting
on top at more leisure time. The proper
way to determine where it would be to try
each way, side by side. The experience of
others may be different from mine Or ditfe-
renee in soil may cause different effects. But
my mind is fully made up that the best way
for me, is to apply in the hill, all things con-
Sidered, and that will in almost every case
pay we'll When the corn crop fails, there is
generally enough difference in the stalks to
make it do so.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-06-07
THE PEOPLES CLOTHING STORE !
18] GREAT BARGAINS! $50
NJ. T.. Solomon, Proprietor.

TFIIIS extensive Ready-made Clothing Establishment,
l. situated in McrcwS block Main street. has Just been
filled with Il large assortment Of SPRING CLOTHING.
The proprietor the public that he has the best
and cheapest assortment offered in T0waHda and
prove this fact he respectfully asks the public to call and
examine for themselves.
Persons wishing good bargains and elegant suit
any portion thereof, well made of substantial material
Coat Vest, Pantaloons, Crayat Collars, and in fact every
thing in the line, will do well call. He is confident he
satisfy all in price and quality.
Don't forget the placeone door south of Mcrcurs
store, Man-St. Towauda, March Is, 1856.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-06-07

REMEMBER =" The more porous and deep
cr a soil is the more water it is capable of
holding in suspension as a protection against
long rainlcSs seasons and when water is in
excess, the surplus portion gradually filters
through into the drains below, and passes
harmlessly away" These results are obtained
by drainage and deep tllage
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-06-07

SELECTION OF GRAFTs-Mr. Stowcll says
that in selecting gratis, take the twigs from
those branches which have borne fruit the
previous season or if you want buds take
from those which have fruit upon them BY
being careful as to this, you will get fruit,
usually in two seasons.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-06-07
ELap of Bradford County, Pa,

From actHal measurements and SUrrcYs uRdcr, d.
rectlon Of e. N. Hophjns, Grill Ehgjnee-
and S"rrcyor, No. II anil 10, Minor streets,
PhIaddPhjd.
THE subscriber proposes TO publish shortly, by sub
scription, (provided sufficient numhcr can hC OBJ
taned) new and complete Map of the County the sur
vcyS are now in progress and will lie plotted to large
scale 50 as to show clearly and distinctly the public roads
churches school houses mills smith shops county stores
post Offices, Hotels &C. with the usual topography of
mountains, hills, river streams &c. The names Of pro-
nery holders generally Carefully including all those
the county subscribing in advance for the Map) will also
he inserted opposite their honsc, in the map.
separate plan Of the Borough of Towanda and each
OF the largest villages, will also be made to large scale
II sufficient enconngenent be offered. The map will be
handsomely engraved and ornamentay finished in the
style Of the most approved county maps in the State of
Ncw-E0rk.
Views OF public buildings and private residences en-
graved in the margin map TO contain about square
feet aud 10 be handsomely colncd by townships mounted
on rollers and delivered to subscribers at - per cnpv
ROBERT PEARS ALL SMITH, Publisher
No. II x H. Minor st. phill
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-06-07

@s5y" To broil ham properly, the slices sho'd
be first soaked in hot water, dried in a cloth
and broilcd On gridiron over clear fire.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-06-07

CURE FOR Bors-Give the horse some mo-
iaSses and milk, then put half pound of tea
III one quart OF water, and draw it as you
would for the table, and when partly cool
give 1t to him and it will soon relieve him
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-06-07

, TONS UGARS-Brown, Refined Pow
- dercd, Crushed and Granuated MolaSscS Syrup RIO
and Java Coffee Rice, SaleratIs Ginger, Sperm Candles
Rice roaccoin fact general variety of Groceres fr
sale cheap at junc9 FOX'S
SPICES, Of all kinds, both white and ground
~ Mustard, black and white, whole aud ground. at
October 3. FOX'S
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-06-07

BARLEY.-The high price of Barley. is turn
ing the attention of farmers to its cultivation
in lieu of oats.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-06-07
R. wATRoUs.. NJ. sEwARD.........Eu IT, COOK
ID WATROUS & Co., DEALERS ~
ENo NE4II s. NHELFKdRDIEdRE Nos 4

hUS HE4nl s. S-SHELFHARDW-ARE, Nos. / &
), Water st. Emira, " Y.
We have recently made large additions to extensive
stock and have now on hand complete assortment of ey
cry description of Hardware which offer at the lowest
cash prices; consisting of Mechanics Tools Building Ma.
teras Iron and steel Nails and spike, Ropes and Cord
age Pants, Oils and Glass Mill of every size and
shape. either Mnay Gang Circuar.
Machine Betting, "i all widths. both of India Rubber &
leather Glass at wholesale. We prepared to supply
Merchants with Glass Nails scyhes, Forks &c. at Man
acturcrs prices Tin, sheet iron, and Copper work on
hand or made tp order
CONTRACTORS -Whccllarows, Amcs' Sho
vclS, Blasting Powder. &c.
Agents for Rich Wilders Patent Salamander Safes
Fairbanks Platform Scales and Wech Gritl's Circu
lar
Large sizes up to 60 inch always on haad and sold at
Factory Prices Particular attention paid to orders bv
mail. -
Emira, April l. 1856. n-4Ilom
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-06-07
THE SUSQUEHANNA COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE,
TOJYANDA, BRADFORD CO., PA.
INSTRUCTORS :

INSTRUCTORS
REV. SAMUEL p COLT, Principal Professor of Natu-
raj, Mental and Moral Science;
REV. JAMES MCMILLAN, \. NJ, Professor of Ancient
Languages and Bellies LcttreS;
CHARLES Il. COBURN, \. ", Professor of Mathema-
tics and Master of Normal School;
L. ALBERT LUDWIG, \. NJ, Professor of Modern Lam
guaTcS In Instructor on the Piano and in Drawing;
Mrs. MARTHA \. DAYTON, Prcceptress
Miss l.. L. STRATTON. Assistant.
MISS o. LOUISA JENkS, Assistant on Piano and Me-
lOdeOn.
Mr.. CANFELD DAYTON, Steward.
s1- The Spring Term commences WEDNESDAY,
March 10Th 1886 and will continue fourteen weeks
EXPENSES PER TERM:
Payable invariably in advanceFuc and contingencies
all included
Tuition in the Fifth class (rimary) per term,.. 81
rnurth,.. .....-............. 6
Third Observation-Disclosures. 7 .
second. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
flrSt... Observation-Disclosures. 10
Pupils using scholarships charged 81 per term for
fuel and contingents for instrument which to take
lessons, soc, or for practice $500
EXTRAS:
French, German, Spanish or Italian, each 5
When taken without other branches,
Ornamental necdcwork and embroidery, each
Tuition on Piano Forte with use of Instrument. Il
do do per quarter of II wceks,.... 10 .
Oil painting in landscapes, per term. ............
d. 10 hEuTe7.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10 =.
The Young Lqdies will find board in the Institute.
under the care of the Matron at per week k.. .
Arrangements have been made 10y which the male
pupils can find board in private families, at per
"tcN,.'. ---.............. 80
Washing, per dozen, IS
Fuel and light at the actual expense.
Pupils boarding in the Hall, (who will he exclusively
Femaes) Will furnish their bed bedding towels &c
and the table silver at their option.
No pupil taken for less than half term The bills for
the term must be paid in advance one half thereof at
their entrance and the remaining half the middle of the
term
Pupils entering the Institute pledged to the obser-
vance Of the Regulations, and will be admitted on
other terms.
Especial exercises arranged without extra charge
for those qualifying themselves as teachers for common
schools.
For classification of studies and Textbooks see circu-
lars, Tor winch apply 10 {. l.. WARD President.
= f. COLT Sec. j. d. MONTANYE, Treasurer.
March |, 1856.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-06-07
GEORGE H. WOCC I
Daguerrean 4 Glass Picture Gallery

Tn PATTON'S NEW BLOCK, Corner of Main and
Bridge Sts., Towanda, Pa is the place to get GLASS
PICTURES, Casually called Ambrotypes) They far
superior to all other kinds of pictures. Having reec-
ton they can he in any position, and he taken
in much less time than Daguereotypes and equally well
in cloudy asRlear weather.
aB- Miniatures put into Lockets, Breast pins &c,
usual Rooms open at all hours Pictures put up short
notice. TOwanda January %, 1886.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-06-07
italian and Rutland Marble,

Tor Monuments, Head Stones, Tomb Tables Stand Tops
Paint stones Mnles &C. Having secured the services Of
Gl POWE EltS, who is well known be the most perfect
rtt IN the state, they offers unparalleled Inducements
to persons wishing to any Of the above articles in
cheapne<s, style and artistcal beauty.
WaNerlY. y. Y. Octoher l3. lSl5.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-06-07
VyA9 AQG8
MARBLE ESTABLISHMENT

BALDWIN x POIi.EYS having purchased the marble
factory OF this village, under the superintendent of
Henry iantord are happy to announce that the Marble
business IN "avcry will now be conducted by them They
are constantly receiving =
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1856-11-08
REMARKABLE FAMILY.-A paper in Birm

REMARKABLE FAMILY-A paper in Birm
lngham, Connecticut. publishes the follow
ing: Residing within stones throw OF
our office is an old lady Mrs. Poll Beaman,
history of whose family presents the most
striking instance of prolonged life that We
ever knew or heard Of She is now in the
ninety-second year of her age. The decease
of her partner, Tracy Bcaman, occurred but
a short time since. He was two years her
senior. and they had lived together in the
same farm house sixty nine years. They
had family of nine children, the eldest Of
whom is now seventy-thrce and was married
when she was fourteen. Of the grandchild
rcn there are now forty-nine, the oldest of
whom is aged fify-six. There are also one
hundred and fifty-six grandchildren
and eighteen great great grandchildren. A
few are dead, but the family seem blessed
with an iron constitution, and most of them
are yet living and we'll We doubt if there
is another case in the Co untry where a vener.
able mother can call TWO hundred and thirty
of her lineal pedigree around her thanksgiv-
ing dinner table"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1856-11-08


MARRIAGE AMONG THE ALBANIANs.-Eac
country has its particular marriage form ula,
but that of the Alhanians. a warlike race.
dwelling upon the shores of the Adiiaic. is
very peculiar. The husband always pur.
chases the bride with tr0Sseau a wedding
dress, gold embroidered. t,z. and sum not
exceeding 100 paslres. The bride S mother
on the occasion of the marriage ceremony, re-
ceiveS the bridegroom at her door. holding a
vase of pure water. With nosegay dipped
into this she sprinkles the bride and groom.
The bride is carried off as if by force and on
leaving home bends thrice to the right and
left, TO indicate that in parting with her re-
ations she has not severed the bonds of aft; c.
ton which have hitherto joined them. When
the party have arrived at the house of the
bridegroom, his mother filings over them n
handful Of rice, to indicate wealth and ahun-
dance for the future. A hoop is held over
their heads at the doorway, beneath which
they enter in a STOPPING posture, holding
each other by the hand. The hoop is then
broken above them to show that they can only
he parted by death. A piece of bread cover.
cd with honey is then handed to them. of
which they parlake alternately, the bride
scarcely tasting the food, showing how little
joy she derives from any thing but him. while
he. on the contrary, as her superior, cats
without reserve.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1856-11-08

HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN THE WoRLD.-The
principal topic of conversation at Calcutta. is
the discovery of the highest mountain in the
world AT the meeting of the Asiatic Soce-
ty of Bengal, on the 9th of August. Major
Thui'lier announced that Col. Waugh Sur
veyor General of India. had completed his
computations Of the positions and elevations
of the pea ks of the Eiimalayas. The result
was to depose the mountain Kanchinjnga
from it's throne as the highest point on the
carth's surface. That distinction belongs for
the present to peake 100 miles from Kan
chinjinga. and between that mountain and
kanmandoo. This peak is ascertained to be
20, 0O2 feet about the sea Level, Kanchinjnga
1928, 1856 feet; and Dcwalagirl, the mountain
which school biographies persist in call
ing the highest mountain in the known
world. y is only 26,S26 feet The mountain
has no name ineligible to civi liked men, and
Col. Waugh has therefore venture to dcnomi-
nate it Mount Everest" After a former sur
vcyor general
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1856-11-08

HOG SEASON BEGuN.-Yesterday, on
Chance, the first transaction of the season.
in hogs. took place. There was sale OF one
thousand head of good corn fed. to average
two Numbered pounds for January delivery,
and the seller to pack at IS per 100 los. net.
Packers state that they are wiling to pay
the same for other lots during the month of
December. This sale is somewhat below the
anticipations of many and cannot fairly be
considered the legitimate opening price.
Hogs are plenty in the West but the farmers
are reported as entertaining large and indie
pendent views in regard 10 the price which
their pork shall bring them. The profits
of last season and good crops have made them
saucy. However. allrumors and spoculations
must give away to the real facts which will
devcopc themselves at this point, at the first
cold anap that visit us. We think our rea-
ders shohld be prepared though for figures
lirtle ahead OF those quoted above
81. LOUIS Democrat. both v!.