Pittston Gazette

              f LT1TST0N GAZETTE a JD E APT H I S ! Tub Gazctts is one of the bo local papers in the county The PiTTStn* 0mettc iH published every Thnr It is read by the boat families in the county. (lav morninn tiy  U. M. RICH AH 11 , „ -  It is always promptly issued It" arti-tfr* neatness in unsurpassed by any paper in the titate. Jt« subscription price is only $1.50 per year. It is strictly a first-class family paper. And the best advertising medium in the county It is one of the best papers in the State for gen oral news. On«-V»ellth Column S 4 jjjj » JjJ, ® J" ",C8 ,J6 0(| .• 12 aft II on, *'D 00 «' One-quartor ' ,5 (10l 25 ,.lD 40 "0 60 (Hi One-third „ ,M w 30 00, 5,, (IOj 7U 00 S SurrH 30 001 40 (X) TOuol 110 00 Bu«lnens Cards, five lines 01 lean, |7 per y®**! over tive and not exceeding ten linen, $1- per Administrator*' and Assignees' No" AedV«U.Tng In Local Column, 20 aU. *er line for each Inxertion.  Space Its politics—Uncompromisingly Republican. No well regulated family should be without It. It publishes the County Court proceedings, la fact ever/thing of interest to the genera reader will be found in its columrs. Send on your subscriptions, and d.rn't try to IIv without Tn Gazetti another week. VOL. XXIV—NO. 32. PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY OCTOBER 16, 1873. WHOLE NO. 1.228. DEVOTED TO THE COAL INTERESTS, POLITICS, NEWS, LITERATURE, AGRICULTURE, AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE Business Cards. given by Captain Winslow to put about and Steer direct for the enemy, whereupon the enemy opened flre at about • mile range. Two other broadsides were fired before the Kearaage replied, and then the action commenced in good earnest. YELLOW FEVER RAVAGES. Lawyers and Justices. Livery. -yy E D l) i N (; invitations Business Cards. 3?oetry. Dlamb, . Livery and Eicaa 15* Stablen, near the  high Valley Depot, PltUto .Pa. Good rig* ftlwayij 1)11 haad aud the publicac lmmodalcd in the heal manner. | June S3/7lMy Brick yard. JOHF.PH P. SCHOOL.ET, From "American Homes." A WAT FOR ALL. FBIOHTFCL PREVALENCE OK THE DtS'■ ■ 'i » 'I' MPunuifi EaBE ' at ' MEMPHIS — NO PRESKN'i PROSPECT OF ITS ABATEMENT. Q S. STARK, Having greatly enlarged his facilities for business, calls the attention of the public to hie ok! and well known yard on the plank road, half a mile below Pittston, where the public ma at all times be accommodated with thw bent of bick and receive estimates for buildings. Jan 1 '73. Memphis, Oct. 6. —The continued ravages of the fever are deplorable. It is spreading with alarming rapidity, and the deaths have become so numerous that the undertakers have more than they can do decehtly to bury the dead, Yesterday several dead bodies lay for many hours, unattended, from inability to obtain coffins. Among the more ignorant classes much inhumanity is reported. There is still a great want of attention to the sick, owing to the lack of nurses. The city authorities have proved unequal to the emergency, although the Mayor, aided by a few citizens, has labored considerably to reduce the suffering. An effort will be made to increase the membeghip of the Howard Association ; a more thorough examination of the inaffected districts will be attempted, and efforts will be made to supply medical attendance, and nurses where they are most needed. Nineteen nurses came from New Orleans yesterday, and more are on the way. Twenty thousand dollars has been subscribed by citizens, to be used for sanitary purposes, and contributions are pouring In from all quarters. The mortality yesterday was tile greatest since the fever appeared, deaths numbering 73, over two-thirds of which were from yellow fever. All that are able are leaving the city, ai d a feeling prevails that the worst is not reached. Tho malady is true yellow fever of a most malignant type, and those upon whom it becomes lirmly fastened rarely recover. Persons here who are familiar with the disease express fears for the future and consider the situation decidedly unfavorable for checking the plague. There is no present prospect of a frost, which has been earnestly hoped for. All kinds of business feel the effects of the scourge. The newspaper offices are short of men, many being sick, while others have left the city. It is estimated that sine© the fever first appeared, there have been fully 3,000 people sick with it, of which 800 have died. Scarcely a house, public or private above Popular street, is upon, and many stores in other parts of the city are closed on account of sickness oi death. Memphis is gradually becoming a charnel house, and where the fever rages the heaviest it has a desolate and dreadful appearance, attorney at law, pittston, pa TP."KT _t±JjD I. f. w 14Sid0 by sitti may we Hand at the same little gate. When all's done : the ways thep are many, Site end it one." —Owin M*Ri»rr«. Keeping the Helm " h8rd-aport," the United States vessel endeavored, with a full head of steam, to run under the stern of her antagonist and take her; but In order to prevent this the latter was compelled to sheer, so as to keep her broadside to the foe. Thus, broadside to broadside, the two vessels fought, moving in a circular track, and by this manoeuvre the Alabama was prevented fro n taking refuge within the lines of jurisdiction. Although the latter was manned by experienced artillerists, her firing for a time was very wide; whereas on board the Kearsarge an order was given by Captain VVinslow not to discharge a single piece without first taking direct aim. The advantage of this was soon apparent, as nearly every shot fired told upon the Alabamii ; whereas the enemy's missiles often fell wide of the mark until near the close of the action. After making seven distinct circles around each other it became evide.it to Captain Wiuslow that his antagonist, was trying to make for the shore, and a few more well directed guns caused her to surrender, her hull being so frightfully shattered that she was In a sinking state, while the Kearsage was comparltively unharmed, Captain Wiuslow having protected his machinery and vital points with chain cable fastened up and down over it, after the manner adopted by Admiral Farragut during the passage of the forts on the Mississippi river. Before the Alabama could be taken possession of as a captured prize she sank to the bottom of the ocean, being fully five miles from the shore. Semmes, even after surrendering his vessel, took refuge on a British yacht and sailed for England, ttrat throwing his sword in to the sea rather than give it up to his conquering opponent. This conduct will always be considered very unbecoming on the part of the officer profesbiug so much honor as Semmes liad boasted of during his piratical career. J»D t 1873 T IVKRY—CHANOE lj PHIETOR. , . , „ The undesigned having purchased of Stephen Priesbach, his livery and all thereto belonging, Cle»lrea to'nlorm the Dubltc that he will »ntmu« the busine.-" at tho old stand, where ho en teavor l„ aocotnm D lute the public to the be*t of hm ability. lie designs to add hirgely to the »iook at once, and do ml in his ( owe. to give general satisfaction. in the wav ot furnUMug good horses and carriages to his gcuREMAN OF PRO- AND o Sutherland, Justice of the peace, For West Pittston Botough, Office, corner of Exeter nod Warren Streets. All business pertaining to his office Pr"™P'% at' tended to. Collections made, 4o. J,p 1 7J Printed THE WYOMING VALLEY PAPER MILL. PITTSTON, PA. In Wise debate, with learned wit The atory run*—grave men saw fit IN THE BEST STYLES, To question why, The human race had not one way To think, and preach, to ftlng, and pray, And minting die. JOHN RICHARDS, at Law, and Conveyancer. At the lowest prices, T C. F. G. B. Rommel, Mannfac« • hirer .Straw Priftt, Manilla, Waterproof Rlssiing, White Tea, and Printed Manilla Wrapping Papers. Also Paper Hag* and Flour Hack*. April 10, tf  Plttston. Sept. 12.—tf. Samples sent,by mail free of charge Each member of the council thought Hie vay was right, his neighbors' onught; JOHN R. NAGLE A CO., Commissioner Contractors and Builders Stationers and Engravers, J. J. MERRIAM, Each eased his mind, 'Till all oonfu.«ed with "oreeds" and "form,*' Contended well from night'till dawn One road to find. to tn*« testimony lor the several Courts of Lu.erne ( omce'on wfilii"J« street, opposite the Catholic Church, Pitta ton, P»- IS0T *'ly H. PRICE, nmD23 6m 630 Arch street, Philadelphia. PORTRAIT PAINTER. STAIR B U I L D E R, W. SCHOONOVER, /1 F. KIDDER, * attorney at law, Office on Franklin Stree BUTCHER, LIFTS SIZE PORTRAITS Debate grew wild; both "High" And •'Low,** ••Roman" and "Calvin," all you know Of OTced or faith Were gathered there ; and spake with seal, Defending each his fair ideal. The Church he loved. WILKES-BAIiKE, PENN'A *nd dealer in Fresh and Silt Ham* Ac., Customers supplied by peddlers. Market at corner of Exeter and Warren street, West Pittatoo. June 19, 1873. OX CANVASS M n —I mahn (111- » *peei«lty nnrt r«rpiDntrrH *ml ContrictorH «iDl flnH lt ".o U,.lr«dvHnU?e to wad their or.l.-M to " cImm job for ad; * " Jan 1 M* Photographs painted in Oil or Water colors, or reioached with India Int. office in Law Building, North Franklin Streei WILKEiJ-BARRE, PA March 3U, 187My» II H. P. ..3 dealers eti - BLACHLEY'S IMPROVED S c CUCUMBER WOOD PUMP. 5C x Tutelen, Durable, Efficient an«l ch« ap. The heat Pump for the l»*a.*«t money. Attention ( is especially invited to Blatch- I UU J laj'Hpjitented Improved Uiaclc- V et and New I)rop Creek Vftlft, which can be withdrawn with- W out removing the pumpordiM-2 lurbinK the joints. Also, the Copper Chamber, which never cracks or Hcales, any will out- Studio adjoining the Cash Store of Law A Campell. Mar IstTMy TMPOUTANT tO BD^LDORS tV Amid the throng in faimera' guixe, Arose a Scotchman. gray and wise, Physicians and Dentists STONK QITARAY W ho thus did teach : "You all are right, and all are wrong- No matter how we journey on, The goal to reach. T \H. C. M. WILLIAMS, DENTIST- The un.lersiKn.-d hereby Drive* notice that he i» OMiaUnk a very excellent Stone Quarry in the Borough of Pittstop, and that be * prepared to mrnith Building Stone ol all kind*,and to take contract* for Walls and Excavatlons.and warrantto do a„ hi. work ... a flr.t «la« STEAM TNADK "I ken we all must watch And pray; I dwelt on "oreedrt" this very day, No. 7 North Main Street, PITTSTON, Plttaton. April IB, 1872. Hivt and other. For sale by rerv where. Send for catalogue and price CIIA*. G. HLATCHLhY. Maniirr, MONIES & PUGHE, Ai with my wheal I ganged me gait to reach the miil, Aftil took lrom ohoice of "man'* free will" The turnpike road. All work warranted Aug 7 '73 Meat Markets MA N IT ACT V It Kit* A. CAMPBELL, Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon. Residence, Exeter Street, Foundry of Winner k Strong. Order* left at tne office of 8cfilacer, Hllleia. and Barnei' meet prompt attention. tarxev city Medteal Colloge, and practitioner in Jersey y Brooklyn Mew York, and Scranton Pa. Being thoroughly versed in the allopathic praclice the Doctor claim* to be able to discern the a - TADtAiie** of two nyftPiriBs .P.  EST PITTSTON MEAT MARKET. Nov21'7I-y1 600 Commerce «t., Philadelphia. AKD WIOLESALK DKALIRS J!» ALL KIKDS 0# CRACKERS, CAKES, JOHN J. MILLBB, Along the "old read" soon 1 law, The team of honest neighbor 8h4w, CONFECTIONERY, SCRANTON, PA. Of Wesleyan stock; And down the "hill road" came young Drew, From up the "Talley" farmers loo, And by th« "rock." The undersigned having opened a Market on Kxeter street, in West Pittston. near the office of S. Sutherland, will keep it at all times well supplied with the very best of all kinds of meal adapted to the season, and invite the patronage 5 the public. We are determined that what we bell shall be the very best. BRACE k n0,,c0MB. Went Pltteton, April l»-3m. SHIPPER AND DEALER IN OYSTERS FISH ALEX. JAMlKSOfi. B. F. COOLBAUGH. P. COOLBAUGH A CO., And GENERAL PRODUCE, Also, Early Fruits and Vegetables from the South. 316 SOUTH WITER AND 317 S. FRONT ST., "Soma dad lo blue, and some in grey, And all I kenned met Miller Day Commission Merchants, With friendly air. Each in his turn, with kindly nod, He questioned if the wheat were good— And asked nae mair. TAR. E. B. LONG. SURGEON DENTIST. QHARLES HARDING, Butcher and Meat Dealer, PHILADELPHIA. Oyatere in Can*, Tub*, and in the Shell, Foreign and Domestic Frnits. Canaed Fro its. Vegetables, Sic., carefully put up for Country Trade. Wholesale Packers and Dealers In Over the Mlnera' Savings Bank, Pitta ton, Pa. (Successor to P. M.Sutton), BANKER'S BUILDING, It AIL- OYSTERS "And so methinks, when God shall call We wan'dring sinners, great and small, All work warrauted to give iatlafaotion. I:imch73 The only loss on the Kearsarge during this action was one killed and two wounded, while the enemy suffered severely. Upon returning to the United States Captain Winlsow was made the recipient of many ovations and public honors, and his arrival, on November 10, 1864, at'Boston, was the signal for a public procession to his honor, followed by a reception at Faneuil Hall. On the 22d of November thecitizens of Koxbury, Mass., gave him a public reception, followed by » grand banquet. During the latter partof theentertainment an elegant set of silver tea service presented to him in commemoration of the gallant contest and important victory gained by him on the high seas the then most powerful vessel in the enemy'# service. Oct.« "JJ—ly ROAD STREET PILGRIM'S IMPROVED SASH BALANCE. Fish, Fruits, Vegetables end Country Produce Generally. To Weaven and Home, He'll tierer a&k the way we eame ; Iiy ''turnpike/' "hill," or Vfale," the same— Ile'll welcome all, and test our graip." DR8. CAMPBELL & O ST RAN DER, For the Best in tlie Market Call Here. No. 833 Sonth Front Street, rmLAtfttLPHIA Pittston, Nov. 14 '72—-ly Fully Equal to Weights and Box Frames and at one Homcepathic Physicians and Crocers, Bakers and Flour Fourth the Cost. Mar27--'7S Select Heading. A private letter from Memphis, (luted )ct 3, says. " The fever is spreading all »ver the city, and the suffering among he poor is great and very distressing. The fever is worse than outsiders have in idea. The names of those buried 11 Potter's field are never published or loticed by the Board of Health, to ivold too panicky a feeling, as the largest mortality was and is among the poor, among whom a more muglignant type is developed. The Howard Association is without funds. If you can do anything for us it would be much appreciated, as our resources are nearly exhausted, our expenses the last days being over a 1,000 a day. Unless we can raise moneyjfrom other cities we will have to disband, The Western Union sent many messages yesterday, free of charge, to different cities, askinassistance for thesuffering poor. I hope a large amount of money will thus be raised, as there is no telling how long the scourge will last the weather being intensely warm.—N. Y. TYUmnc. Surgeons, DOBEfiT SEAMAN & CO.D This is one of the most Important, and convenient substitutes evej yet invented to raise and lower franh, and works with all the ease and safety claimed for the pulleys u«»ed in hox frames. '1 bore is no hitch or sadden drop of the sash, but it movea by a balance and stops whenever the pressure on the sash or cord censes. They are readilv adapted to any window, and may be introduced at a trifling coCt. The undersigned have purchased the exclusive right to use this Hash balance, and will soon manufacture now frames, with the addition of this improvement, ami supply customers with the castings to put in old frames. The operation of this Balance may be seen at our mill, and we invite all to call and tee it. It is so practical and ho cheap that it must take the place, In nine cases out cf ten, of the old balance pulleys. L*,Wm\ HILEMAN k EBERT. Excelsior Planing Mill. J£OLLENBACK dD ROWE., DEATH OF ADMIKAL WINSLOW. WEST PITT9TON W H OLESALK GROCERS, KOS. 42 4 44 MURRAY STREET, Sept. 2rD '73 P#»nna. CIVIL ENGINEERS A BRAVE OFFICER OONE. Hotels and Restaurants NEW YORK. A special telegram, dated in Boston, Sept. 29th addressed to the Herdid, reported as follows:- "Admiral Winslow, U. S. N. who commanded the Kearsage when she sunk the Alabama, died at his residence In Boston Highlands tills evening." John A. Winslow, of the United States Navy, and a special vindicator of its honor at sea, during the war of the rebellion, was bora in the State of North Carolina about the year 1810. After receiving a moderately good primary education he entered the Naval School ; after which he was appointed, through the influence of Daniel Webster, his warrant as a midshipman, bearing the date from the 1st of February, 1827. He was then attached to the West India Squadron as a midshipman on board the Falmouth, anew eigteen-gun-sloop of-war constructed at Boston; and among the midshipmen serving on that station was Raphael Semmes, one of the junior officers of the sloop of war Erie. This coincidence Is somewhat curious when the contest of June, 1864 is taken into consideration. Ybung Winslow remained on this station until the year 1831, when he underwent a course of instruction at the New York Naval School, Preparatory to his advancement in the service. He passed his examination with credit, and, received his warrant as a passed midshipman June 10th, 1833, with a recommendation for further promotion. He was then ordered for further duty at the Boston Navy Yard, and while employed on that stand became a citizen of the State of Massachusetts. During the year 1836 Passed Midshipman Winslow was assigned to the war sloop Erie, eighteen guns, the same vessel,on which Hemmes had formerly served and was then attached to the Brazilian S.juadron. He took part in the naval operations connected with the Mexican war, and during 1849 held the position of executive officer on hoard the Sloop-of-war Saratoga, twenty guns attached to the home squadron, QT CHARLES HOTEL. IO A. DAY. Proprietor. Having taken charge of itiia well known establish ment at *• Weit Bod, * in the Borough of Pittston, it will be my aim to keep a firsu-class house and to accommodate the traveling public ••well as nte«dy boarders in the best manner. junel9-73 Robt. Seaman, -ain'I J. Berry, jr., Jan 1 '73 J. K. Wisner, Krankltn Whitney. SURVEYORS, HPHE MOTT STEAM MILL, X PJTT8TON. PKNN'A GRIER 4 FX.RRER, rROPRIETORB. Office No. 4 SoutU Main street Over C. H. Foster & Co'i store, Manufacturers of Finest quality Pamily Hour. Chop and Feed of various kind*, and deale rs in Grain generally. All Flour and Feed *o»d »Dy u», warranted as represented. All orders promptly filled. Jan 1 1873 (Opposite P. C. Co's office) r? M. SINCLAIR, Hi. HALOON and RESTAURANT. Wuti Howling Alley in rear, Bar supplied with the heat of Liquor*. Sarsaparllla, Mineral Water, And all other refrenhing aun&mer beveragea. Opposite the Post-Ofllca. Jlttl 1 73 The United States Congress also tendered him a vote of thanks for his gallantry, and the President at once promoted him to the rank of Commodore, and subsequently Admiral, in the navy. The Senate in Executive session during 1863, confirmed the appointment, awarded him a commission as Commodore, to date from the timeot his glorious victory, June 19, 1884, and he had been subsequently promoted to the rank of Admiral. The various boards of trades also testified to him ihe full aud grateful recognition of the taerchantUe world for his gallant conduct In sweeping from the ocean a destructive enemy to the commerce of the United States. While receiving those ovations, Captain Winslow modestly asserted that lie accepted them, not as a tribute due to himself or his own deeds, but as an.acknowledgment of those gallant brother tars who had fought so nobly and bravely under his command. Admiral Winslow has been in a delicate condition of health during some time past; his nervous system generally, and his eyesight, we believe, also, have been sadly impaired by the shock and shattering effects of the great battle with the Alabama. Pittston. May 29, '73 1 y PITTS TON, Pa. mBOMAS MALONEY, _L Wholesale »nd Retail Dealer In GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, Pittston. May 22—If Q S. BLACKMAN, SWAN HOTEL, PITTSTON, PA. The nnderalgned ha* lately porchiMied the Hotel property known a* Hie Swao HuUI. in the borough of Pitmton, and la now prepared to meet the demands of the public for a a h2*51» Kir Jan 1 *73. CHAS BUHKAIMi. ELI AGER, manufacturer of light and Draft ilarnens, of all kinda, and dealer Id WHIPS, ROBES, BLANKETS, BELLS. Ac. Repairing done neatly and promptly, opposite he Lime Kiln, Main St.. Piltston. Jf VTO-ly. WAGON & CAB WE BUILDER STAPLE DRY GOODS, Balta, Meats, Flour, Fish and Hosiery, Glofes, Notions, Ac. Farm Produce Received. Store in the upper part *ofthe town, below the Depot Jan 1 73 gXCELalOR PLANING MILLS, WILLIAM STREET, H1TK HOR8E HOTEL, • L. B. PERRIN, Prop'r PITTSTON, PA PITTSTON, PA DeWitt, Hileman & Ebert, PROPRIETORS, PITTSTON, PA. Having all (he requisites essential for business we intend to make the best use of them ia the production of OUMGARDNEIl & RADKR, 1 ) Dealers in 4 ■ ? ; THE VEllY BEST OF WORK, A BALLOON VOYAGE. MARKET STREET, Wilkes-Barre, every comfort for MAS AND BEAST. And no pain* apared to ma*e *11 feel *' bom*- Our ataljling In tlie largest and inoat compleiein the i-lty, Dac.6 7* ST DONALDS' DN STARTS FOB KUKOPF, AND Dry Goods, Groceries, Provisions, Dealers In We will u«e hone but the beat material and employ nope but the beat of workmen. We will guarantee pur work to be flrst clasn, and wili aeU the same as low an it can be afforded. Wagons °t all styles made to Milt cuMlomerM- Call and ex* amine our establishment and obtaiu eatimates. The problem of making a balloon voyage to Europe was believed by many persons yesterday to be ill process oi solution where they learned that the tcrlal car which floated over the city about 0:30a. m. was the Graphic Balloon, though much reduced in size. The late failure at the Capitoline Grounds, made people, to someextcnt, suspicious of the real intention of those concerned in the enterprise. It was then gratifying to learn that Donaldson and his companions had undertaken the trip, though without the company of Prof. Wise, for whom the balloon had lirst been ostensibly prepared. At twenty minutes past ten the Signal Service ottlcerat the Equitable building on Broadway was able to get a last glimpse of the balloon, and long before that time it had disappeared from the view of the many who watched its progress from street, balcony, housetop, and church steeple. LANDS IN NEW-CANAAN, CONN Flour, Feed, Meal, BOOTS, SHOES, II ATS, CAPS, Ac., Sawed and Hewed Timber, Dry and JAMES' HOTEL Jan 1 "18. Main St root, Pittston, Pa. Dressed Lumber, Shingles, Lath. Doors. Blind. Sash, Mouldings REPAIRING done promptly and strong, and neatly. PIITSTOJV, PA. A few steps from L. A B. Junction. rpiiE Glats, Putty, Nails, Ac. This is a first-class hotel, has been recently renovated and fhtttd up, and farmers vill find it to their to atop there, it being away from the railroad, (ioud stabling accommodations attached. *• TOMLIN&ON. STRONG STEAM MILL Piue Board*, Siding. Flooring, Hemlock Boards, Hemlock Joist and Scantling, Aur 28 73-tf. DOORS AND WINDOW FRAMES, PITTSTON LEATHER STORE. REMOVAL. Having removed to the basement under the People*a Havings Bank, our customers and the public will find us there with a full slock of Leather of all kindn u»»?d by Shoemaker*, and a gcneral assortment of Shoe Findings. Strict attention 3?ittston» "Pa. DAVID PATKIiSON, Prop'r made to order. Also Jan 1,73—ly Luzerne house, WEST PITTSTON. SCROLL SAWING OF ANY KIND DONE TO ORDER. The undersigned having purchased of Thomas Waddell tho Strong Steam Mill, and assumed lh« business of .-aid establishment, he would respectfully give notice that ho a ill be at all times prepared to sell to the trade *%_0n the old Basin, near Waddeli'a Mill A. M. JEFFORDS, PROP'R, Jan 1 73 given to all orders by mail or otherwise Piltaton April 10,'73—tf The house has been thoroughly renovated, re paired and furnished, and is in all respects, the largest und most desirable suburban Hotel in the Wyoming Valley, it lias always been regarded by «ity people SH a delightful sojourning place, and the proprietor assures all that his bent ettorts will be put forth to make it the most delightful place to bo found, lor all who de»ire to secure a quiet and delightful summer resort. The. room* are large and very pleasant. The hotel in (situsled at the Went Piithton Depot of the Lackawanna A liloomsbiirg Kailroad, and overlooks Kant and West Pi11Moii, and guest* have no carnage expense* to pay in arriving or departing. Carriages lor the use ot guests w»i» be provided at reasonable charges. The Luserne Poal-Offioeis kept within a frw vards of tie Hotel. Jan 1 '7:1 J^EIIIGIl JJOOK HI IN DING THE BEST OF FLOOR FEED, AC., DISCOVERY OF AN OLD BOOT AND SHOE SEWING MACHINE PATENT. which can be produced. Having had a long and active experience in the AMIitng busine»H, and being the owner and operator ol a Mill in the Cumberland Valley, producing seventy-five barrels of flour per day, tr«»m the best wheat grown in the State, he hopes to be able to -ell a superior flour an«l at as low a rate as the market will aflor«l. He invites a resume of buMiie.-s with old friends, und a trial from the trade in general ???????? JOHN C. JEFFRIES, SHOVEL COMPANY AT THE "RECORD OFTHETIMES" BUILDING The discovery is announced of an old English patent, granted July 17, 1790, to Thomas Saint, for a "Machine for Sewing Boots, Shoes, etc.," which is alleged to contain substantially the same mechanism as that which forms the basis of existing American machines.i fe k 4 & 6 4 is « Public Square, W ilkes-33 ar r e- Hinds Rooks, Magazines, and Blank Work of all kinds, in the neatest and beat manner, and BETHLE1IAM, PA., The process of inflating the balloon, on Saturday, and the condition up to Sunday, and its condition up to Sunday night have been already detailed. The inflation was resumed yesterday morning, and was completed about 9. Fifteen minutes later the sand-bags, weighing In the aggregate about 3,600, and the boat being attached, the balloon was declared to be ready for its voyage. Messrs. Donaldso i, Bunt, and Ford took their places, the rope holding the balloon was cut with an ax, and the balloon shot into the air. The spectators on the ground cheered as the balloon ascended, and Mr. Donaldson was seen to wave an acknowledgement with his hat. The balloon proceeded In a northerly direction until It reached an apparently altitude of 6,000 feet. It then deflected eastward, and when last seen from the Capitoline Grounds, Its course was, as nearly as could be judged, north-east by east. As it passed over New York, the movements of the people in the boat were plainly visible. Late in the afternoon intelligence was received from New- Canaan, Conn,, that the balloon had met with a misfortune. The dispatches state that in the midst of a terrible storm of rain the balloonists tried to effect a descent. They thought it necessary to; leap out as they came near the earth. Donaldson and Ford did so, from a haiglit of 30 feet, but Lunt, who hesitated, was carried off clinging to the anchor-ropes. Donaldson and Ford fell on the farm of Charles Davis, near New-Caanan, Conn.; at 1:15 tf'clock. Being driven to the town, they found Mr. Bunt there before them, safe. It appears that after Donaldson and Ford jumped out, the balloon bounded up the side of a mountain, and dropped among the branches of a tree, and thence to the earth. The storm, which was raging violently at the time, carried the balloo'i up the mountain, but It was subsequently found a mile away from Cft■ umu.— lYibune. Very trnl), Ac DAVID PATEIISOV Pittsion, Ian. 1 Manufacturer* of at the lowent prices. Miscellaneous MILLINERY. SHOVELS, Newspaper files and Music binding receive® special attention. July 24 '73 Subsequently hp was appointed one of the lighthouse inspectors and was thus employed at the outbreak of the rebellion' Upon the organization of the Missislppi flotilla,during theearly part of 1862, Commander Wlnslow was assigned to duty with the inland fleets but was subsequently ordered to Portsmouth. Mass.. to take command of the Kearsage, a screw sloop of war somewhat over 1.000 tons burden. and carrying eight guns, viz: two eleven Inch, four thirty-two pounders, one thirty pounder rifle and one twenty-fourth pounder howitzer. In orderthat he might hold a commission commensurate with this command he was promoted to the rank of captain in the United States Navy, to date from the 16th of July, 1862 The Kearsage was then ordered on special service to cruise after the Alabama, and for some time was unable to come up with the A nglo-Con federate war steamer, but at length during June 1864. the commander ascertained that the latter vessel had arrived in European waters, aftera destructive tour through the Indian Ocean and Southern seas, and put into the fortified port of Cherbourg.Captain Winslow at once set sail for that harbor, with the intention of watching the enemy's movements, and on the 15th of Juno, receieved a note from Captain Senimes, containing a challenge to fight on the high seas. We have looked over the drawings and specification of this old patent, and find them rather defective ; still it is possible that the machine could be made to work. It makes the loop stitch, contains an awl for punching the hole for the needle, apparently employs the eye-pointed needle, anil has a horizontal feed. But if anybody expects by the production of this contrivance in court to invalidate any of our existing patents for shoe machinery, we think they are destined to disappointment. TlieSaint machine, while It is interesting as an old curiosity, could not possibly be substituted for the effective devices employed in this country. The Saint invention bears about the same relation to modern Bewing machines that the ancient revolving pistols do to the existing repeating fire-arms. The first, indeed, exhibited the revolving principle, but practically were good for nothing. So of the early attempts at sewing ma chinery, Including that of Saint: they may show the eye-pointed needle, the loop-stitch, and a feed, but still are, practically useless. The Ideas of American inventors had to be adopted before sewing machines were made useful in the world.— Scientific American.piTTSTON DV1-; HOUSE,' SPADES, SCOOPS, ARRIVAL rjl EVANS, 238 SOUTH MAIN STKEET, (UTAH Warranted! HOUSE, SIGN & ORNAMENTAL nent P1TT3TON, PENN'A Millinery and Fancy Goods F-A-IlTTIEliR.. Garments of all kind* colored and scoured in the beet manner and without damage to the fabric ■ ilka and all fino fabrics thoroughly understood and cleansed and scoured to entire satisfaction The proprietor will not he responsible for goodi etl in his charge after two mouths. Jnn 1-73. !'• M ALEXANDER. MRS- MAEV J■ SMITH, thankful for th» libea' patronage hertofor* enjoyed, has now the pleasure of announcing the receiptor a large and fresher rival of all kinds and latest styles of Ordure iiont to Shop—Foot of Dock street, Pittnton, P», AND PAPER HANGER, HUNT BROTHERS, Wholesale Dealers In Hardware draining and Marbling done at moderate prices Your patronage and recommendation solicited. • OclJi'M H.AIK WORK MILLINERY AND FANCY GOOD , /GARDEN TRUCK.—Early Garden Truck and farm Produce will be furnished regularly to Market Men during the season by the UftCl«rsiMned from his gardens at the Head of the Valley. Early Vegetable Pla»t. in wri.tj_of tHe most thrifty quality. J. B. CARPKNTKR. Aprttttf . To the Ladies of Pittston and vicinity. Mrs. I). BLUE begs leave to inform the Ladies that she ha« now opened a place of business on the 2J floor of Mr. Lamb's building, corner of Main and Water itreet, where she is prepared to do all kinds ol Fancy work,such as TRIMMINGS, *Q., which she is prepared to sel at the lowest prices. A full fiocfe of ladies and childtens' SCRAN TON, PA HATS, RIBBONS. EMBROIDERY, Cfcc., &C.j WIGS, BRAIDS, CURLS, PuITh JTrisses, Chatellene, Toupees. Switches Waiving or Crimping, or Natural Combings made up with neatness and dispatch. The highest, prices paid for Combings and Long Hair Work done up at the lowest rates ; Please give us a call and see for yoursel**. ~ , Will receive as prompt attention and be filled at as low prices a» if sent direct to us. LEHIGH SHOVEL CO J£EY6T0NE MARBLE YARD together with every article belonging to her trade. The ladies are invited to oall and make their selections for the winter, as she la confident she can meet the expectations of all. Send for price list. mgtt2l'73 S. J. BARBER, FROP'R, April 10—Cm MAIN BTRKET. neany opposite the Eagle Ho tel. •yyyoMiNG Opposite the First National Dank, MAIN STREET, PITTSTOH, PA MOUNTAIN SPRING ROOT AND CRONK BEER. PitUton, Oct, 27,1870 M.JJB. TERRA COTTA WORKS, Eyery rarlety of Marble Tombstones. Monoments of ttranile or Mnrble, MantleB of Marble or Slnte, all done up in tha height of siyle, either plain or ornamental. and at the lowest prices. Plumbers'(Hone*, Ac. Don't fall to gi»o us • call. • J»al ~J . The undersfghed has the pleasure to announce to his old costomers and th« public that he has re- Hiirned busl&eM for the seaaon at his old aianc* in JKXKiEH, from which h»; will send out to hi* customers in all the various localities, the v«;ry beat of CKONK And HOOT BEEK, made from Mountain Spring water. Thankful for liberal patronage last season, he hopes to merit the same in future. TfypLLINERY ! PITTSTON, PA. Decker & Fell, The undersigned would sail tUe Attention oi parties building to their stork of FLUKS, PIPES, BASKS & CHIM- Have just received nn entire new stock of Milli* nery aoo Fancy Goods at No. 37 Main street.where n shard of the public jmtronngn 4* solicited and ail oiders filled to the entire satisfaction of the public.Ptttajpn, April 10 '73 tf TTSntTTING.—Persons needing tbe VV occasional services of a book-keeper and accountant may hear of an opportunity to teoure ne for •▼•ning duty by making applicatioa at the Uazctts office. PittBton, Aug. M—tf • — NEY TOPS, beinj? now replete with all sizes,styleJ, etc., in the above ware, also FIRE BRICK, FOOT WALK, TIJjE, BTOVB Govbrnnor Washburn, of Wisconsin,is said to have a free pass on every railroad and steamboat in the United States, and yet he says his sympathies are with the Granges. WM P. 811A RI BILLIARDS' May 8-tf jyjILLINERY ! MILLINERY ! LININGS, FANCY BUILDING 4 COKNICE BRICK, pitESII MILK On the morning of Sunday, June 19, 1864, the Alabama steamed out of Cherbourg harbor, and in order to prevent any thing like a question on the part of the French Government as to the line of jurisdiction, the Keaisage steadily put to sea, still keeping an eye upon the foe. When about seven miles from tlio laud the ordt»r was JPlie undemlgucd having opened a fir»t-cIa«H .III.MAKIi RUOM la thai floe l»rge room in the tt&C-emuui of Ma now building on Main »ne«i. a.l-loininiE I lie People's Savinga HanK. and furnia led it with every adornment, and FOUR .NhU IUi.- LIARD TaBLKS,hopes the lovers of the game may Hivd it a peasant place of resort. No liquor ■Old, but temperance beverages, and the beat brauda of cigars, always on hand. GEORGE BMITH, Prop'r. HARDEN VASES, SIEVED FIRE CLAY, VITRIFIED STONE WARE, GLAZED 1*1 PE, AC., AC. The underlined havinK oommanced the milk DuMne.i» *t the Holgate Farm, near Uoxton, 1% tiilea above I'ltnlnn. wiil furnish the eltiaens ol PIllHtc.n and Weoi Plttston. Trip* every day and Snadayw.and will reai li customer* fruin 5 a. m. to in a m Person* wishing to he vuppiied will apply ai the driver, ®r by tatter through the Pout Office. Retferenc«, JatneB Saurla or II. C. Dewey Pltlafo* JOHN UULOATK. April 17-am Bu* «0 People who are always wanting something new should try neuralgia. MI1S. ELLEN I IIYNES, Second Door below the Central Kxpress Office RAVINE Otie day recently, it is said, the w heat earn which arrived in Chipa«o would have made a continuous train over twelve miles lorib- Has just received a full stock of Fashionable Millinery Uooda, Ribbons, Trnnmiyigii. Ac., and the ladles aje requested to call and make their teUctiODH. Jau 11673 Any special design made to order. Ohimneye fl ed to auy pitch or shape. PJTTSTO.N TERRA COTTA CO. Piltnton, Mar. 30,1871. I'lttPton, April 15. 1873.