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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-09
BOOK BINDERY,

FTNHE subscriber having withdrawn from the Argus
l. building would respectfully inform the public that
he has removed his Plain and Fancy Bndery TO North
Room OF the Wad House. formerly occupied by the Post
Office, where he is prepared TO bind all kinds of
Books in the most approved and wOrkmanike manner
Having 70 share my profits with second person fat
ter myself that my prices will meet the satisfaction of the
public.
Thankful for the confidence reposed in and the pub
lie appreciation of my work, for the last two wears
shall endeavor in the future merit the continuance OF
public support.
work will be warranted. Terms Cash.
GE-Aiso, large assortment OF STATIONERY of the
best quality at the lowest prices. Justices and Consta
bc's BLANKS, of all kinds
PICTURE FRAMES, round, square and oval and pic
lures framed to order, cheaper than known here
JOHANN z. BENDER
Towanda Jan. Il 1860. Bookbinder and Artist
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New Arrival Of Boots & Shoes
AT
NJ E | S ON IS.

Ladies celebrated serge Long CATERS, at NELSON'S.
Ladies' serge bottomed CATERS, at NELSON'S.
Ladies' French kid heeled SLIPPERS, at NELSON'S.
Ladies' Kid and morocco BOOTS (hs own
make and warranted not to rip at NELSON'S.
Misses serge Congress CATERS, at NELSON'S
Misses kid Congress CATERS, at NELSON'S
Misses French kid heeled SLIPPERS, at NELSON'S.
Child's copper-toed Shoes at NELSON'S.
Infants SHOES, at NELSON'S.
All kinds of BOOTS and SHOES, at NELSON'S.
Gents Oxford TIES, at 81 63 and 81 75 at NELSON'S
Gents thick and kip BOOTS, 81 IS & s3 at NELSON'S
Gents calf pegd BOOTS, So so to 81 so, at NELSON'S
Gents calf sewed BOOTS s. and s5 So at NELSON'S
They determined not 20 be undersold at NELSON'S
They have engaged the services of Mr.WEBB
OF New York city, highly finished work
man, to make first class pegged and sswed
BOOTS, at NELSON'S
Ladirs' calf SHOES and BOOTS for IS cts,
81 90 and 81 25, at NELSON'S
Ladies' Kid BOOTS made to order for 81
372 and 81 624, at NELSON'S
Call and leave your measure at NELSON'S
All kinds of Repairing, done at NELSON'S.
All kindsof Country Produce taken for Boots
and Shoes at NELSON'S.
Towanda, April l6 1860.
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CAUTION.

d" To be, or not to he hat j. the question
Whether It's nobler in the mind TO suffer
The sings and arrows of outrageous opposition,
Or 10y taking up against a sea of printing ink
And opposing end them
HE proprietor of the Argus takes occasion in adver.
tsing his Bindery TO indulge in an uncaed for fling
about sort of concern 5hich is hoping to deludc
the public As have opened Bndery on my own ac-
count, the inference is that il the public bring their
binding to they in danger of being derauded
For two years have worked for Mr.. Parsons and he
has taken great pains satisfy the public the
Binder in America tire columns of the Argus will
testify Has he been all that time deuding the pub
lic!' If have been engaged in fraud he has been the
principal But refer to my work during that time as
evidence that there has been fraud practeed.
Having served long apprenticeship az the Bndery
business, have resumed business here my own ac-
count know of nothing which prevents me from fol-
lowing legitimate and bawiul calling for my support
shall endeavor by good work and attention TO my bsi
to give public satisfaction.
March 10. JOHANN r. BENDER, Binder
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SELECT SCHOOL
For Young Ladies,

MISSES CHUBBUCK respectfully in
" form the public that the Spring term of their school
will commence on Monday, the 26th day of March
in the room formerly occupied by them.
Thankful for the liberal patronage extended to them
during the past year. Misses their patrons that
no pains will be spared to merit continuance of the con-
fdence of those who may cohfde pupils to their care
MISS FANNY J.. CHUBBUCK will have entire charge
of Music and limited number of scholars only will be
taken.
TERMS, PER QUARTER OF IA WEEKS.
First CLdss-To include the eementry English
Branches ...................,.. 81 90
Second CLass-To include the more advanced
English branches, with Mathematics and Latin Sc 90
Third Classic include Mathematics, Moral
and Mental Philosophy, Rhetoric, Botany, &C.,
with Latin. Observation-Disclosures. ....... 81 90
MuSic-Instruction the Piano, with use of Instru
ment per quarter, SO French per term, So and Draw
ing So, extra.
Each pupil viii be expected to provide herself with
desk and chair
Any information in reference to this School may
be obtained by applying to II. S. Mercur or E. T. Fox.
Towanda. December |, 1859.
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The object Of this College is to afford to all an oppor-
tunity of obtaining thorough Business Education.
The Books and forms carefully arranged by practi
cal accountants expressly tor this Institution, and
brace all the recent improvements.
The of Instruction comprises every department
of business The learner will be thoroughly taught the
science and practice OF Double Entry Boo kkeepng
applied to the following kinds of business viz General
Merchandising Manufacturing, Banking, Commission
Steamboatng, Railroading Forwarding Freightng For
egn Shipping &c.
Ladies' Department entirely separate from that of the
gentlemen.
Students enter College at any time and receive in
divdua instruction. BY this arrangement every student
is permitted to progress rapidly his enterprise and
ability will permit and when thought perfect and
petent, will receive Diploma which will enable him
review at pleasure.
Time to complete the course from Six to Twelve Weeks
No vacations Board 50 and 50 50 per week Assistance
rendered to Graduates in procuring situations.
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Extraordinary Inducements
TO THE BUYERS OF
FURNITURE AND CHAIRS

Gs7EsssA HAVING greatly increased my former
5eEaas@ssssA stock Of Cabinet Ware and Chairs, am
~@ determined to dispose of these accumua-
tions rapidly and with that design offer all articles at
unprecedented low prices, for Cash
Good Sofas at Sl6 to 500 fine Cane Seat Chairs IS cts
each, nice Bedstead for 20 shlings.
have than 60 different patterns OF Chairs,
Bureaus, Desks for the farmer merchant, Looking
Glasses Looking glass Plates Portrait and Picture frames
of gilt, Rosewood, Mahogany and Walnut corner 20
patterns of Stands extension, dining tea and work Ia
bes Hall Stands, and in fact anything that be found
in city Warehouse.
large assortment of ady-made Coins, with good
Hearse ready, at all times
Purchasers will be sure TO find the right place south
side of the public square, door east of Montanyes
Towanda. Dec. !, 1859. CHESTER WELLS.
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BEAcRsNTITHTNG.

DAM ESSENWINE respectfully informs
IA the public that he may still be found at the old
stand where he has worked for many and where
he is now doing all kinds of BLACKSMfTHING in the
same workmanlik manner which has distinguished him
for years past.
The public is requested to give him trial az bv re-
Rewed exerons to please and strict attention to 6us.
ness he is determined to merit share of public patron
age.
HORSESH0ETNG done in the best manner, and at
the lowest prices.
PRODUCE OF all kinds will be taken in the payment
for wrok, but c, edit positively declined.
Call at the old shop of ADAM ESSENWINE, east side
Of Main street opposite Bartlett's Foundry.
Towanda, May l6 1850.
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BOOK BINDING

DUN b11S Ill W.
in all its Branches in the latest and most approved styles
and on the most favorable terms.
Having secured, permanently, the services of Mr.. H.
c. WHITEKAR, finished workman from Philadelphia,
and having added extensively to the fixtures of the
cerngving greater facility than formery-we pre-
sent to the public the most positive of ab
ity to please patrons.
FJ- Customers should be particular to remember that
the Argus Bindery, is in the Argus Building form
ery rst building north Of the Ward House and is
nected with Book and Stationery Store and Printing
Office, where all work should be delivered.
CAUTION.-We are compelled in justice to ourselves
and our old customers well TO prevent imposition
upon the public generally, to caution them against sort
concern that falsely holds out TO the public that it is
the Argus Bindery This fraud is practced doubt,
with hope of deluding the Public. Against this bold
and deliberate attempt to deceive they hereby
toned
re- Particular attention paid to re Binding. All work
guaranteed.
RB- Country Produce of all kinds taken in payment
for work.
rs Having made complete arrangements we are pre-
pared to Rule and Bind BLANK BOOKS to any style or
patteIn, at prices as low elsewhere
% SOwanda, March s.. 1860. T.. A. PARSONS.
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LECTU RERS.

Hon. DANIEL S. DICKINSON, Lecturer on Commercial
Law and Political Economy
Hon. RANSOM BALLOON, Lecturer on Contracts, Prom
issory Notes and Bills of Exchange.
Rev. Dr. E. ANDREWS, Lecturer on Commercial Ethics.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-09

II DISSOLUTION.-The partnership here
~ 0ore existing between the subscribers under the
firm of CULP IL KIRBY, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent The books notes. accounts and other obliga
tions and papers belonging TO said firm in the
hands of JEIiE CULP for settlement.
All accounts and notes overdue the lst day of Feb
spect persons. Until that time Grain Sheep Pelts and
Hides will be received in payment.
JERRY CULP,
Towanda, August /, 1853. J. 7. KIRBY.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-09

I y y l. L ]
D. W LOWELL, Principal, Professor Of the Science of
Accounts, Practical Accountant, Author of Lowell's
Treatise upon Bookkeeping, Diagrams illustrating the
same, &c.
JOHN RANKIN, Commercial Accountant, Professor of
Kook- Keeping and Practical Mathematics.
A. j. WARNER, Professor of Practical and Ornamental
Penmanshp, Commercial Calculations and Conespon.
dence.
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Carriage NGanufactory at Alba.

o@Z REYNOLDS, FELLOWS &
ESESTsTL CO., respectfully inform the people of
49, Western Bradford and the p. bic general.
ly that their operations have been in the least dis
turhed by the fire. and they usual prosecuting their
business in all its branches They manufacturing to
order and will keep on hand,
Carriages, Sleighs, Buggjss, Skeletons, Lum-
Der and Democrat WogOns, 5c.,
made of the very best materials and in the most subsan
tia and workmanlike manner. They nothing but
The best Of stock their timber being mostly from the
East and everything being selected with reference TO its
durability.
As evidence Of the value Of their work they point
to the fact that they received the first premium at the
last Bradford County Fair, and at previous Fair the
Brst premium for Cutters.
BLACKSMITHING done in all its branches and par.
ticulsr attention paid to Custom Work.
Alba, April 4, 1850.
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AiscRIIaneous.
NJ YER'S MILLS.

THE undersigned having purchased the above well
known mills and attached to it Steam Engine and
also put every thing connected with it in perfect repair
with all the modern improvements In in first
class FIGURING Mis-woud respectfully solicit the pa.
tronage of the communitytrustng that the reputation
the mill has heretofore borne may not suffer in the hands
of the firm. 1t shall be aim to do all work
trusted to promptly and in the best possible
Customers from distance may rely upon having their
work done at once to make but trip to mill"
Mr.. FROST will continue to give his own personal at
tentOn TO the business at the mill.
CASH paid for all kinds of GRAIN also Flour. Meal
and Feed for sale at the lowest market prices.
MYER, FROST & co.
ISAAC NYER..,.....J. J. o. FROST. .........E. T. FOX.
North TCwANDA, Oct. 6, 1858.
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T E K NJ S {:

For Book Keeping, full accountants course, including
Practical Penmanship, Commercial Computations and
Diploma-(T Time unlimited) Observation-Disclosures $35 90
Same course for Ladies' Separate apartment 20 90
Penmanship and Arithmetic. Observation-Disclosures. 10 90
namental 80 90
Twelve lessons in Practical Penmanshp. ......... 90
RS- Occasional classes will be formed in Photography.
For further Particular send for circular.
Binghamton, March 10, lS6O-ly4l.
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The Collegiate year is divided into three terms of IA
weeks each. The Anniversary exercises will be held at
the close of the Spring term.
No deduction will be made for absence, except in case
Of protraCted illness of over two weeks.
Instrumental Music will not as heretofore be taught in
the Institution but by special arrangement class will
be taught in hall adjoining the grounds of the Institute
by the Teacher of Vocal Music
This arrangement has been adopted for the past term
and experience has proved be emneny superor 10
taken to the greatest of those wishing
take lessons in this branch Terms will be as heretofore
Tuition Piano Forte, per term. .......... $40 90
Use OF instrument for practice. MISUNDERSTANDING. 90
Pupils boarding in the Hall will furnish their own tow
els &c. and the table silver their option 1t is desr
BILE that they also furnish their bed and bedding
when it convenient but when otherwise these will be
furnished at a slight charge.
1t is strongly recommended that students from abroad
should board in the Institution better opportunities
for advancement in study thereby secured
Normal Department-Specia exercises are arranged
without extra charge for those preparing themselves as
Teachers of Common Schools. Prot. c. r. COBURN the
able and well known Superintendent of Common Schools
in the county has kindly consented 10 organize the Tea
chers class, and direct the course to be pursued
He will also be present to conduct its exercises as often
as practicable and will deliver frequent lectures on the
Theory and Practice of Teaching also other subjects
connected with Normal training.
Those persons therefore intending engage in teach
ing for the winter will find it greatly TO their advantage
TO be present during the Fall term.
Prof COburns connection with the institution is not
such as to in any interfere with the discharge of the
regular duties of his office.
No pains will be spared the part of the Faculty and
trustees IN sustaining the high republication the institu
ton has hitherto enjoyed and in rendering it more Wor
thy Of future patronage and support
WILLIAM H. DEAN, princinors
Aug.9, 1859. OLIVER S. DEAN, AiiH0tP"i9'
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PRICE $35.
Hemmer, Feer, Binder Tucking guage, combined, IS

THE reputation of this Machine is now fully establish
l. ed as the most reliable Machine in the market for
family and has been aesed too by thousands the
most respectable families in the Union.
This Machine makes the celebrated " Double Lock
Stitch the only made by machinery that meets all
the requirements of Family Sewing. Each stitch tied
twice, that every is securely fastened and wholly
independent Of all the other stitches for strength that
if the is cut every fourth stitch broken the
ing must hold good while the fabric will wear. The
machinery which makes this stitch is a marvel of sim
pcity requiring mechanical skill to manage it, nor
does il require adjustment more than the change of
thread and needles to adopt it to the character of the
work TO be sewed-cOarse or fine the may be. 1t
will gauze laces and all varieties and kinds of fab
RIGS between and including heavy beaver CLOTH without
changing either needles thread equally well and re-
turn TO either variety of work with perfect satisfaction
No other Machine offered to the public will do as
much
A perfect Sewing Machine, one making stitch an
swerng all the requirements of the family sewing coarse
and fine work equally well, the great desideratd of
the home circle, previous to the invention of EDWIN
CLARK's REVOLVING LooPER The stitch is beautiful
trong and elastic and 'cW not rip or in acc
dental breaking thread.
Every Machine is warranted to give satisfaction the
money refunded.
We have large list OF references but will give the
names Of only few
MONRoEToN Pa, Feb 81 1860.
Mr.. r. F. SHAw-Sir: have used for the last three
months in my TailOr-Shop, of " Raymonds Latest
improved In pro 5 sewing Machines and do think the best
it for One Hundred Dollars if could get another of
the kind for less money
ANTHONY MULLOE.
Mrs. VIM Elwell, Towanda Pa.
Miss Harriet Alloway North Towanda.
Miss Minerva Vosburg, (tailoress) Burlington, Pa.
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, Asylum, Pa,
Mrs. J. w. Alexander, Troy. Pa.
Mrs. f. p. Shaw, Sheshequn, Pa.
Rev. n A. DePew, Pcnield n. Y.
Calvin Carpenter Esq, Elmra, N Y.
Mr.. Z. A. Scott, Elmira, n. Y.
Mr.. NJ. Richardson, Elmra, N. Y.
Mrs, J. II. Webb, Towanda, Pa.
Mrs. J. H. Nevins, Towanda, Pa.
Mr.. g. II. Bunting, (tailor) Towanda, Ia.
Mrs. G.. W. Vincent, Sheshequin, Pa
Mr.. A. Mullon, (tailor) Monroeton, Pa.
Mr. Percyal Powell, (tailor) Shcshequin, Pa.
Mrs. Owen Spalding, Wayery, y. y.
DR.. G. II. Morgan, Wysox. Pa.
All orders by mail or Express will receive prompt at
tenton Persons not having the full amount can be ac
commodated with short credit.
liberal discount given to Agents. Address
March ., 1850. 3. F. SHAW. TOwanda Pa.
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NEW Banking HOUSE,
No. 2, Pattoa'S Bloc

TINHE undersigned have opened Office in the building
l. owned by Burton kngsbury for the transaction of
GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS.
They will receive money deposit and allow Interest
the according to the length of time remains
iu their hands
They will also receive money deposit payable on the
dcpostors check, on demand.
They will furnish drafts the East, in to suit
purchasers at the current rates Of Exchange.
They will collect notes and drafts payable at any place
in the Union accessible to a Bank Banker.
Persons desiring to remit money to their friends in the
Old Country be furnished with drafts TO any
from fl sterling, upwards
From their long experience and the facilities which
they possess they hope to receive share the business
appertaining TO such an Office.
They refer by permission to the following:
The American Exchange Bank, Nelc York ;
Messrs. F.. w. Clark & Co., Dt.,,,r.
c. Emory & Co., ""1HsI'''4'
John ATnot, EiHrG
G. NJ. Holenback, Esq, ! r,-,,. D.
Hon. J. n. COnyngham, - ''7e' ""''''
Nessrs. J. NJ COrmck,
- r. J. Ross, Harrisburg.
&" William Buehler,
B. s. RUSSELL & co.
Towanda April IL 1850
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EXAMINING COMMITTEE.

Hon. SHERMAN D. PHELPs, WILLIAM R. OsBURN ESQ
TRACY r. MORGAN Esq.
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NORTHERN LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY,
Iso. /, UoOrgate Street, London.
ESTABLISHED 1886.
OAl II AL. st ,E9S 600
ANNUAL REVENUE, ............... 900 coo
Office New Bailding, Philadelphia Bank
425 Chestnut Street.
LONDON DIRECTORS

LONDON DIRECTORS
George @. Anderson, Thomas n. Farquhar, Sir Chas.
r. MCGrigor Bart Lord Ernest Bruce, NJ. P, Duncan
James Kay William Westgarth, William Miller NJ. p.
Chairman A. P. Fletcher Secretery, Edward Fuch Vice
Secretary.
The Policies Of the NORTHERN ASSURANCE COM.
PANY are not only guaranteed by Large Capital but
also by the unlimited personal responsibility of over
One Thousand Shareholders.
BB- Losses properly adjusted and paid without refer
ence to London.
PHILADELPHIA BOARD OF REFERENCE.
Stuart Il Brother McCutcheon & Collins JOS &.
Mitchell. Esq, Pres. Mech. Bank Myers Claghorn & Co.
Smith, Williams Co., Jas Dunlap, ESQ. Pres Union
Bank, James Graham q Co., Cav, Manchester d Co.,
Hon. " A. Porter, late Judge Supreme Court.
NEW YORK REFERENCES
Duncan Sherman & Co., J. &. Jtuart & Co., Geo. H
Stuart Co, Abrm Bells Sons, J. r. Jaffray & Sons
Robert i Williams.
BOSTON REFERENCES:
j. E. Thayer Brother, Jarves & Cormerais Sweetser,
Cookin Swan c. F. HOvey & Co., Wilson, Hamilton Il
Co.. George Greigg, Esq Geo Smell, ESQ. Johnson Sc
well i Co., Geo. w. Warren & Co.
WILLIAM GETTY, Agent,
New Building, Philadelphia Bank.
H. B. MckEAN, Solicitor,
May 81, 1850 TOwanda. Pa.
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Business Garos.

Z. ovERToE, JR................an JR. a n ,,o,,-----
OVERTON & MONTANYE, ITTnGIa;
" NEYS At LATT-Offee In Union RIacI OR.
occupied by JAS. MACFAKLASE. 'ioruef,
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sasqae5auna GoIIegiate Snstitatc,
TOH-ANDA, BRADFORD CO., Pa.

FACULTY:
OLIVER g. DEAN, ALB. Principal, Professor of Ancient
Languages and Mental and Moral Sciences.
WIN. II. DEAN. 4. B.. Associate Principal, Professor
of Mathematics and Natural Science.
Prot. CHARLES R. COBURN, County Superintendent
General Director of Normal Department
Mrs. ANN c. KELLOGG. Preceptress.
Miss ANNA NJ. DEAN, Assistant Preceptress
Miss MARY B. ALLEN, Teacher of Vocal and Instru
mental Music.
Mr.. CANFIELD DAYTON, Stewart.
The Winter Term commences WEDNESDAY, NO
VEMBER 81 and will continue II weeks.
TUITION,
Payable invariably in advance onehalf on entering
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-08-09

o. "a 1IIILL'; :: .............. d. MoRyo.
Nj ADILL & MORROW, ATTORTTSEFSTx;o
w W IND COUNSELLORS At LAW or N
over Mercur Store. Towanda, Pa. '-O1Ca
Towanda, April 2. IS.
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K, B. PARSONS, ATTORNEY I1
aLs LAW, TROY, Bradford Co., Pa. Office or.,
NJ. & H. F. Longs store. Ang. over T.a
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ii ENRY B. M'KEAN, ATTORYPv
IL AT Law, TOWANDA, PA. will nav 1' e
attention to business entrusted to him Coecfiohpvn
on reasonable terms with prompt remittances o e9.
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The Argus Book bindery
Again in Full Operation!

TE have the qualification announcing to our friend
w customers, and the public, that we pr
pared to do
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MoNRoEToN, Pa, Feb 81, 1860.
Mr.. r. F. SHAw-Sr: have used for the last three
months in my TaiorShop, one of Raymonds Latest
Improved Sewing Machines and do think it the best
for tailoring purposes and would not do without
it for One Hundred Dollars if could get another of
the kind less