Pittston Gazette

              AND RULING. TERMS OF PUBLICATION. JOB The (iAkztts Jobiixo Ornci embraces a large T«rii ety of Jobbing Material, with one Large Cylinder Taylor Steam PreRs, two smaller Steam Power Presses and two Hand Presses, thus enabling us to expedite work of every kind, and to execute it in a manner not to be Mirpawed even in our large eitiex, and at low rates. The Pittsto* Gamtti is published «Tery Thdhhat morning by H. C. Lima, in the "Gaiette Building," west side of Main Street, at *3.00 per imnum. No postage charged within the County. Terms of advertising as follows: One Square, (8 lines) or less,one or three weeks, J2; three months, $3; six months, tr-: ono year, $12. Particular attention paid to the printing of Manifests, Pamphlets, Circulars, Show - Bills, Labels, Notes, Orders, Hand-Bills, Bill - Heads, Tickets Cards, *c. Ouo-eighth Column, one month, $4; three mos., $8; six months, $10; one year, $15. One-quarter Column, one mo., $10; three mos., $15; six months, $18; one year, $30. One-half Column, one mo., $1G; three mos., $20; aix months, J3f»; one year, $50. Ruled and Bound Work of all kinds done to order in the neatest and best manner, and printed to order. One Column, one month, 130;, throe months, {33 pix months. $50; one year, $100. DEVOTED TO TIIE COAL INTERESTS, POLITICS, NEWS, LITERATURE, AGRICULTURE, AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE. A full Kne of Justices' and Constables' Blanks, to tlier with License Applications and Bonds, Notes, Deeds, Contracts, Time and Pay Rolls, &c, 4c constantly on hand. Auditors' and Administrators' JJoticen, S3 each. AM Communications of limited or individual interest, 20 cents per line. Notices of Marriagen and Deaths, free; notices accompanying the same, 'JO cts. per line. VOL. XVII. -NO. 24. PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5,186T. WHOLE NO. 858. Business (Earts. Business (JariHs. Business Crsfca. was considerably disappointed, lie wasted money badly and would have "jumped at" two thousand dollars for the five acre lot, If satisfied that it would bring no more. But when the city cauxe forward as a purchaser, his cupidity was subjected to a very strong temptation. He believed that he could get five thousand dollars as easily as two; and quieted his conscience by the salvo—" An article is always worth what it will bring." of the council, and learn from him what had been done. iht Business (Jtaribs. 0 S. ST1RK, "attorney at JJ IT T L E R HOUSE, Q.EO. W. BRAINERD & CO., pAllIS MILLINERY AND "NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEFP." So he.called on Mr. Wilson. "Ah, friend Smith," said the the latter, "how are you this evening ?" VALUE THE BIBLE. LAW, PITT8T0N, PENN'A G R.O C E 11 S, FANCY STORE! In the quiet nursery chambers, Snowy pillows yet unpresseCl, See the forms of little children Kneeling, white-robed, for their rest Ail in quiet, nursery chambers, While the dusky shadows creep, Hear the voices of the children— "Now I lay me down to sleep.' "Well, I thank you," returned Smith feeling a certain oppression of the chest "How are you !' "Oh, very well." Two littile boys called one day at a house that was kept as a home for poor orphan children, and aaked for a nights lodging. Thb manager questioned them, and found these little wanderers had come form a large city, where their parents had both died of fever, and these orphan boys were now on their way to a town at some distance, in search of an uncle who lived there, thinking he would pity them in their loneliness, and give them a home. Tired and faint, each carrying a bundle containing all their worldly possessions. In one of these bundles was found a neatly covered Bible. The housekeeper said to the PITTSTON, PA., J. TREFFISON, Proprietor. 103 Murray, near West Street, (Second Dour below Express Office.) Bounty,, Back Pay, Ponslons, and other Government Claims Collected. Office in Express Office. Apr. 13.1865. NEW YORK. f GEO. W. BRAINERD, iDAVID BELDEN (. ELISHA W, BAXTER. JjlOREST HOUSE, MRS. M. J. HARRIS Here there was a pause. After which, Smith said— Aug. 10, 'C5. Jorner Wyoming Avonue and Spruce St., SCRANTON, PA. REED & SCHOOKMAKER, Pmpebtoes. a J. Run. U. G. Schooxjiiku. Oct. 4,1806.—ly Would respectfully announce to the Ladies of Pittston and vicinity tliat she keeps constantly on hand the choicest and most fashionable selection of A week or two went by, and Smith was calling upon ono of the members of the council, to say that, if the city really wanted the lot, he would sell at their price, leaving it with the council to act justly and generously, when a friend said to him— "About that ground of mine ? What did you do?" 1 % RIGHT & HARRINGTON, ATTORNEYS LAW, WILKES-BARRE, PA. Q. B . SMITH, In the meadow and the mountain, Calmly shines the winter stsrs, But across the glistening lowlands Slant the moonlight's silver bars. Ih the silence and the darkness, Darkness growing still more deep, Listen to the little children, Praying God their souls to keep. "Nothing," replied Wilson, coldly. "Nothing, did you say !" Smith's voice was a little husky. IMPORTER OF BRANDIES, WINES,' GINS, &c., &o. 191 West St, 1 door above Duanc St, SPRING AND SUMMER MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS, Office on Main 8t., above Z. Bennett's Store. Will practice in Courts of Luierne County and Mayor's Courts of Carbondale. Consultations in German and English. D. C. Harrington, Notary Public. C. E. WRIGHT. D. C. HARRINGTON. Feb. 4, 1864. QENTRAL HOTEL, consisting of all the novelties of the season in "No. You declined our offer;—or, rather the high price fixed by yourself, upon the land." UPPER PITTSTON. NEW TOM Bonnets, Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Silks, Velvets, Corsets, Hosiery, Gloves, " I hear that the council had the subject of a public square under consideration this morn- "You refused to buy it st five thousand when it was offered," said (Smith. "I know we did, because your demand was exorbitant."JAMES DOWLING, Propriktob: Mar. 7,1881, &41yl ing," Notions, Trimmings, Ac., Ac., " Indeed," Smith was visibly excited, though he tried to appecr calm. little boy The House lias been thoroughly renovated and much improved, and the proprietor reels assured that he can make his guests comfortable in every way. His table will bo supplied with the best of provinder and his bar with the ehocest of liquors. The patronage of the public is restfully solicited. Pittston, Juno C, '07-y J A- WISNER, nil of which have been bought for cash, and will be 90M at prices to suit the times. Millinery work of aU kinds executed in the best and latest Btyle. " If we die"'—so pray the children, And the mother's head droops low, (One form without her fleid is sleeping Deep beneath the winter's snow)— " Take our souls"—and past the casement Flits a gleam of silver light, Like the trailing of His garments. Walking evermore in white. "You have neither money nor food ; will you sell me this bible." NO. 173. FRONT STREET, " Yes ; and I also hoar that they have decided to pay the extravagant price you asked foT a lot of ground at the north end of the city." " A thousand dollars an acre ?" . "Oh, no, not at all," returned Smith quickly. "No," said the boy, "I'll starve first." "Why do you love the Bible so much." "Because it is my best friend." JQR. WASHINGTON G. NUGENT, NEW YORK Ladies will And it to their interest to call and examine my stock before purchasing. All goods warranted to give entire satisfaction. M. J. HARRIS, Agent "In that wo only differ," said Wilson. "However. the eouncil has decidod not to pay yqu the price you ask." Offers his professional services to the citizens of Pttston and vicinity, 4W Office 2d door north of the Bank. M«y 14,1866. tf BONNELL &APAMS WHOLESALE GEOCERS. " Yes." "Unanimously?" "What has it done for you?" EST END HOTEL, gCANTON STEAM BAKERY! gCRANTON BOOK BINDERY. " Its real value, and not a cent more," said Smith. • "There was not a dissenting voice." Smith began to feel more and more uncomfortable."When I was seven years old I went to Sabbath School in L . There I learned to read and love the Bible. It told me all about the "dear Saviour, and how He blessed little children. 1 cannot part with it." PITTSTON, PA, Little souls, that stand expectant, Listening at the gate of life, Hearing far away the moxmur Of the tumult and the strife, We who fought beneath those hanners, Meeting ranks of foemen there, Find a deeper, broader meaning In your simple vesper prayer. JJR. JOHN C. BECKER, PHYSICIAN SURGEON, JOSEPH SCUREMAN, Proprietor. [ Succissok io R. Jaooard. ] MONIES & PUGHE, Having secured the servicos of Mr. H. Zoche, one of the best binders to be found in the State, wo are prepared to furnish to " People" differ about that. However, you are lucky," said the friend," the city is able to pay." (Successors to Chas. Schlager.) SODA, Boston Butter, Farina, Graham Oyster, and other Biscuits made to order, "wholesale order, wholesale and retail. Also the best kind o Broad, made of "I might take something less,"' he ventured to say, in a low, hesitating voice. "It 5s too late now," was Mr. Wilson's prompt (Formerly of Tunkhannock,) THE HOUSE Is conveniently located for the accommodation of travelers and well aupplyed *Dith everything neccessary to mate the sojourner comfortable. The best of Liquors and other beverages will always be found in the Bar. A share of the public patronage is respectfully solicited. Pittston May 24.1866-tf.  To try him still further, money was offered him for his Bible. OPPOSITE THE BANK, PITTSTON, PA. Office hoars—from 8 to 10 a. m.., and 1 to 2 p. BANKS, " So I thiuk. And I mean they shall." Before the committee to whom the matter was given in charge bad time to call upon Smith and close with him for the lot, that gentleman had concluded in his own mind that it would be just as easy to get twelvo hundred dollars an acre as a thousand. It was plain that the council were bent upon having the ground, and would pay a round sum for it. It was just the spot for a public square1; and the city must become the owner. So, when he was called upon by the gentlemen, and they said to him— reply. "Too lato! How so ?" "No," said he, "I cant't sell it, it is my greatest comfort. When I am hungry and tired, and don't know what to do, I ait down by the roadside, and read some verses in it' and I fell belter for I am sure God will take care of us, as He has promised." He was then asked what he would do if his uncle, when they found him? should refuse to take thexn- m. Evening, 6 to 8. Pittston. March 1,1566.-tf SUPERFINE FLOUR. INSURANCE COMPANIES, When your hands shall grasp tho standard, Which to-day you watch from far. When your deeds shall shape tho conflict, Id this universal war, "We have procured a lot." QAM BRIAN HOUSE, Warranted to suit the most fastidious. * RYE AND BOSTON BROWN BREAD. MERCHANTS, "Mr. Wilson 1" Poor Smith started to his teet in chagrin and astonishment. gT. CHARLES HOTEL, MANUFACTURERS, PENN AVENUE, SCR ANTON PENN'i. CHAS. H. BRAINARD, Proprietor. PITTSTON, PA rAMILIIS SUPPLIED BAILT AND PROMPTLY. Wedding and all kinds of Fancy Cakes made to order. Also, Pray to Him, the God of battles, Whose strong eyes can never sleep, In the warriug of temptation, Firm and true your souls to keep. "Yes ; we have taken one of Jones's lots, on the west side of the city. A beautiful ten-acre lot." GRIFFITH THOMAS, Proprietor. ■ ' , i - t 4 ' THE undersignedhavingpnrcbasedthe interest of Mr. W. E. Whyte in the above well *nd favorably known establishment, would re*pectfully{inform his friends and former patrons ol the House, as well as the public in general, that nothing will be left undone to render to his customers and guests-satisfaction in every particular. Beverages of all kinds served in the best style. Fresh Oysters and various other dishes will be prepared in the most acceptable nannerand at all hours. The House aims to be one of the highest respectability, and will be kept in a manner acceptable to all who have an easion to patronize it. 0. T- Pittston, April 16,1868.—ly COAL OPERATORS, HOTELS, "You have!" Smith was actually pale. "We have; and the title-deeds are now being made out." CONFECTIONERY and NUTS in variety. When the combat ends and Blowly Clears the smoke from out the skies, When, for down the purple distance, All the noise of battle dies; When the last night's solemn shadows Settle down on you and me, May the love that never feileth, Take our souls eternally. The closest attention will be bestowed upon all guests, and their comfort will be the chief aim of the Proprietor. He ran ton, MDy 2,18G7—ly None but the most skillful workman employed, and the best of material used. Give us a fair and candid trial and you will find it to your advantage. W. N. M0NIE8, LEWIS PUGHE. and others, with " My Bible Bays, 'when my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me BLANK BOOKS " We we authorised to pay you your price," he promptly answered—m " The offer ii no longer opon. You declined it when it was made. My price for that piece of property is now twelve hundred dollars an acre." It was some time before Smith had sufficiently recovered from the stunning effect of thisunlooked for intelligence, to make the inquiry— up.' " of every description, on short notice, bound in any style desired, in the most substantial manner, at reasonable prices. Magaaines bound, and old books re-bound, at New York prices. Orders left at the office of the paper publishing this advertisement, or sent by Express, will be attended to and returned without unnecessary delay. June 13,1867-] . E. S. M. HILL. What a beautiful instance of faith and trust in God. INSURANCE CO., Scranton, Nov. 22, 186C. "And pray how much did Jones ask for his ten-acre lot." JOB PRINTING, Comfortable quarters were assigned to the orphan boys for the night, with plenty of refreshments, and the next day they were sent on to their relative whom they were .searching forD and their they found a ready welcome and a pleasant home. .How many Sabbath School children love their Bible as this little boy did ? WILKES-BARRE, PENNA. "He presented it to the city as a gift." replied the councilman. Capital and Surplus, $150,000 BLANK BOOK MANUFACTORY, (Setwwtf piswllany. The men offered remonstrance; but it was of no avail. Smith believed that he could get six thousand dollars for the ground as easily as five thousand. The city must have the lot, and would pay almost any price. DIRECTORS :• WM. S. ROSS, L. D. SHOEMAKER, SAM'L WADHAMS, STEPHEN BOLLE8, O. COLLINS, CHAS. DORRANCE, STEWART PIERCE, CHAS. A. MINER, G. M. HARDING, THOS. FORD, A. MORSE, JOHN REICHARD. PAPER RULING AND BOOK BINDING. "A gift! What folly !'^ "No, not folly—but 'Ae worldly wisdom; though I believe Jones did not think of advantage to himself, when he generously made the offer. He is worth twenty thousand dollars more to-day than he was yesterday, in the simple advanced value of his land for building lots. And I know of no man in this town whose good fortune affects me with more pleasure." To meet the increased demand of the business community, I hiive made extensive additions to my Job Office, and by an increased force of firstclass workmen, I will be at all times ready to do all kinds of PLAIN and FANCY JOB PRINTING at once and with the greatest possible dispatch. RULING to any pattern neatly executed. BOOKBINDINGmany styledoneonshortnotice BLANK BOOKS of all kinds, from a $25 Ledger, Day Book or Docket to a 5-cent Passbook, constantly on hand. STATIONERY in great variety for sale at reasonable prices. PRINTING, WRAPPING and WRITING PAPERS of every description for sale. ROBERT BAUR, Main Street, 2d door below the Square. Wilkes-Barre, March 16,1865. rjUBER'S PATENT CAST IRON THE TOWH LOT. JOHN McDOUG-AL'S CHIMNEY TOPS & FLUES. The undersigned having been appointed agent for West Pittston borough and Exeter township, for this celebrated Ohimney, is now prepared to fUrnish Tope and Flues. STiR 54LOON, Main Street, Opposite Odd Fellows' Hall, PITTSTON, PA. BEVERAGES of all kinds and of the best quality. A choice lot of CONFECTIONARIES constantly on hand. Particular attention paid to the wants and comfort of all. July5, 1866-lw. JOHN McDOUGAL. Once upon a time it happened that the men who governed in the municipal affairs oi a certain growing town in the West, resolved, in grave deliberation assembled, to purchase a five-acre lot at the north end of the city—recently incorporated—and have it improved for a park or public square. Now, it also happened that all the saleable ground lying north of the city was owned by a man named Smith—a shrewd, wide-awake individual—whoso motto was, " Every man for himself," with an occasional addition about a certain gentleman in black taking " the hindmost." MI hardly think it right, Mr. Smith," said one of his visitors," for you to take suoh an advantage. This square is for the public good." , STOP THIEF! WM. S. ROSS, President, L. D. SHOEMAKER, V. President. R. C. 8*itb, Secretary, THOS. FORD, Agent, Pittston, Pa. Svch a sight as that cake closet was! A swarm of big, black ants had taken possession of the sugar bowl, and the cake basket, and the dish of honey. It was of no use to brush them off, or try to abut them out; they knew of fiily ways to get in, and in they camc. These CHIMNEYS and FLUES are of Cast Iron, and will become indispensable wherever their peculiar merits are known. " Let the public pay, then," was the unhesitating answer. " The public is able enough." May lGth, '07. " The location of this park at the north end of the city will greatly improve the value of your other property." JOSIAD HI EG EL, ALFUU* BYEKLY, WM. E. AUIIIIOHT, HENRY 8. riSTIB, 1st. To prevent water from leaking through the roof around the Chimney. 2d. To prevent a current of air down the chimney to the damage of the draft. 3d. To be more durable than masonry. 4th. To draw betterthan any chimney now in use. "Being a Smooth Surface" they do Jnot gather soot as a brick chimney does, and from their peculiar construction, are much more safe from Are. THEY ARE WARRENTED, Smith stole back to his home with a mountain of disappointment on his heart. In his cupidity, he had entirely overreached himself, and he saw that the consequences were to react upon all his future prosperity. The public square at the west end of the town would draw improvements in that direction, all tho while increasing the wealth of Mr. Jones, while lots in the north end would remain at present prices, or it might be, take a downward range. SAXSKLG. SCOTT. This Smith understood very well. But he replied— " Camphor will drive them out," said a w ise woman, who understood all such mysteries. S. BECK, M. D.—DENTIST ■ | _ii . J . late of PHILADELPHIA.— Office,—Two doors above his former residence, East side of Main St., above the "ublicSquare, Wilkes-Barre, Penn. July 19,186 "AX—'0 JONES ACKLEY, " Put a lump of gum camphor ip the closet." So we put the camphor on the shelf, shut the door, and left the ants to their fate. Wholesale and Retail " I'm not so sure of that. I have some very strong doubts on that subject. It's my opinion that the buildings I contemplated erecting will be far more to my advantge. Be that as it may, however, I am decided in selling for nothing less than six thousand dollars." pUGH '& PRICE, Thev weigh nothing in comparison with the ordinary cnimney, and do not require the heavy timbers neoossary to support mason work. When the top is attached (either 4x12 or 7x12) flues can be run down to the bottom of the house without difficulty, and stovepipes inserted at any desired point Every man can put up his own chimney within the space of an hour or so. GROCERS AND COMMISSION Smith, it* may be mentioned, was secretly at the bottom of this scheme for a public square, and had himself suggested the matter to an influential member of the council; not that he was moved by what is denominated public spirit—no; the spring of action in the case was merely " private spirit," or a regard for his own good. If the council decided upon a public square, he was the mac from whom the ground would have to be bought; and he was the man who could get his own price therefor. When we came back from tho country, after a few days, sure onough, the ants had vanished; not a single one remained to tell the tale. But strangely enough, the camphor was gone, too. Could the ants have eaten it ? DR J. M. BARRETT—DENTIST. Office at his residence on Franklin St. opposite the Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., where hereafter bo found at all hours. Dr. B. inserts Teeth on Gold amd Silver plate, Ac., and operates in all the branches of Dental Surgery, in the best manner. A deduction from usual charges sufficient to cover expenses, allowed to persons who come from a distance. April 19 1860.—ly. MERCHANTS, COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Opposite Butler Coal Office, AXD WHOLESALE DEALXK3 IX And so it proved. In ten years, Jones was tho richest man in the town, while half of The five acre lot passed from his hands, under the hammer, in the foreclosure of a mortgage for one thousand dollars! Flour, Feed, Grain, Salt, Provisions, Wrapping v* ■_ - ft. - Paper, 4c., 4c., " Wo were only authorised to pay five thousand," replied the committee. " If you agree to that sum we will close the bargain on the PITTSTON, PA PITTSTON, PA. FLOUR, PORK, NAILS, FEED, SHOULEDRS, SPIKES, MEAL, HAMS, LEATHER, GRAIN, BUTTER, TOBACCO, SEEDS, LARD, CIGARS, , SALT BY THE BARREL, A3HTON, J1ARSHALLS, , . . DGROUND ALUM, TABLE, BEAN8, EGOS, WRAPPING PAPER, CRACKERS, Thcuaremade to fit any Chimney, either ridge or side and of any form. " Oh no," said the wise woman, " it has only evaporated." ■Kg- Highest market price paid for Country Produce of all kinds—Pork, Beet Mutton, Lard, Butter, Eggs, Green and Dried Fruits, Ac., Ac. Agents for the Spring Hill and Springrille Cheese Factories. Feb. 14,1867. . SMITH SUTHERLAND, Agent for West Pittston borough, and Exetrr township. April 18, 'C7. spot." Fire thousand dollars was a largo sum of money, and Smith felt strongly tempted to close in with the liberal offer. But six thousand loomed up before his imagination still moro temptingly. Thus it is that inordinate selfishness and cupidity overreach themselves: while the liberal man deviseth liberal things, and is sustained thereby. " Will it kill him T" asked a little girl, dubiously, not quite understanding about the thief. E W GOODS! THE WANTS OF THE PEOPLE That night we brought out the sugar in triumph, and cut the nice loaf of cake for tea, thinking ourselves very fortunate that it had kept so nicely. But when papa had tasted his tea, he made a wry face ; and even the wise woman said, " This tea tastes abominably like some kind of medicine." Nobody could drink it; but the milk was all right, and the water as refreshing sb ev.er, so it wasn't much matter. JJR, C. M. WILLIAMS. iITTSTON MEAT MARKET! DULY CONSIDERED! %3 ELBEL & FELDMAN at the Pittston Meat Market, C opposite the Bank, desire to inform the public thai they are,as heretofore supplying their numerous customcVous with the best of The undersigned having just returned from the head of market with one of the most extensive stocks of merchandize ever offered to the people of Luzerne County, would respectfully announce in a'few words,totheir friends and the public in general, that their purchases have been made with a view to the wants of the people, the miner and laborer, as well as the clean aanded gentleman, or fair lady. Gocerieg and provisions,flour and feed in large supplies always on hand. As we have said, the park was decided upon, and a comirrtttee of two appointed, whose business it was to see Smith and arrange with him for the purchase of a suitable lot of ground. In due form the committee called upon the landholder, who was fully prepared for the interview." I can get it,"said he to hinself; "and the property is worth what it will bring." So he positively refused to sell it at a thousand dollars per acre. SURGEON DENTIST. MAIN STREET, PlTTBTGN, PA. The Still Beauty of Nature.—If there could be Bome splendid confusion produced amid the serenity of the present universal order; if Bome broad constellation should begin to-night to play off from all'its lamps, volleys of Bengal lights, that should fall in showers of many colored sparks and fiery serponts, down the spaces of the heaveua ; or if some blazing and spirited comet should butt and jostle the whole outworks of a system, and rush like a celestial fire-ship, destroying order, and kindling the calm fleets that sail upon the infinite azure into a flame,* how many thousands there are who would loo k up to the skies for the first, with wonder and awe, and exclaim inwardly : "Surely there is the finger of God." They do not see any thing surprising or Bubduing in the punctual rise and steady setting of the sun, and its imperial and boundless bounty; and yet there is enough fire in the sun to spirit any quantity of flaming and fantastic jets ; it could fill the whole Bpace between Mercury hnd Neptune with brilliant pyrotechnics and jubilee displays, such as children gaze at, and clap their bands. But the great old sun is obt selfish, and has no French ambi* tion for suoh tawdry glories. It reserves its fires, keeps them stored in its breast, spills over no sheets of flame from its high chaldron, but shoots still and steadily its clean, white beams into the ether; these evoke flowers from the bosoms of every globe, and paint the far off satellites of Uranus with silver beauty.— Thomas King. Among the many improvements recently introduced in his practice, he regards none of more importance than his method of FRESH BEEF. POEK, MUTTON, LAMB, and all other seasonable meats. "At twelvo hundred you will!" remarked one of the committee, as they woro about reiir- EXTRHCTING TEETH WITHOUT PAtN, which he is doing successfully every day, by the use of They are also dealing in HIDES SHEEP SKINS, and FURS, for which they will at all times pay the Agent for tho sale of Vaughn's Celebrated But when it came to tho cake, papa looked at the wise woman, and tho wise woman looked at papa; and they both scowled first, and laughed afterwards, and a little girl said, HIGHEST MARKET PRICES IN CASH. Bring them along. S & F. Pittston, Nov. 1, I860—tf. BRADFORD CO. TOBACCO AND SEGARS. Wrapping Paper in any quantity will be deivered to Dealers at as low rates as it can bo purchased in the cities , June 21,I860. " You are the owner of these lots?" said the spokesman of the committee. ing. "Yes, I will take twelve hundred an acre. That is the lowest rate ; I am not anxious, even at that price. I can do quite as well by keeping it in my possession. But, as you seem so bent on having it, I will not stand in your way. When will the council meet again?" "I am," replied Smith, with becoming grav- It is perfectly safe and very pleasant to inhale. Its results havo been entirely satisfactory in every instance. C. Id. W. NITROUS OXIDE GAS Odd Fellows' Block, North Side. iPittston, Dec. 29,1881. law a McMillan. ity. jq* E W BAKERY! gLA CKSJII T II IN G ! " Will you sell a portion of ground, say five acres, to the city ?" " Seems to me, mamma, this cake is fumed with camphor." The undersigned would respectfully an nounceto the public that he has opened HERE! LOOK HERE ! ! " That accounts for the camphor !" said m&- " it evaporated in that close closet, and was all absorbed by the cake and sugar." " No wonder the ants wouldn't touch it," said pa, " It is nothing but a sponge saturated with camphor." Rooms with J. W. MILLER, adjoining the Cash Store of Chas. Law & Co. CARRIAGE AND WAGON MAKING! " For what purpose ?" Smith knew very well for what purpose the land was wanted. " Not until next week." ma; Pittston, May 1st 1864. AN EXTENSIVE BAKERY IN PITTSTON rpHE Undersigned is now prepared at his Shop in I West Pittston, to do u general business,* in BLACKSM1THING, and the manufacture of WAGONS, CARRIAGES AND BUGGIES. NEW " Very well. 11 they then accept my offor all will be right. But understand me : If they do not accept, tho offer no longer remains open. It is a matter of no moment to me which way the thing goes." adjoining the Butler Hotfse, where he will be prepared at all times to supply families and parties with Bread Biscuit, Cakes and Pies, of all kind, on. short notice. From an extensive experience in the bakery business they feel no hesitation in saying that he will be able to satisfy all as to the quality ofJBread Ac,. which he offers. A share of patronage is respectfully solicited. L. ELTERICH. Pittston July 8th, 1865. "We have decided to set apart about five acres of ground, and improve it as a kind of park, or public promenade." P A. THOMPSON, ' REAL ESTATE BROKER, Having been particular to secure the best of Wagon and Carriage Makers, as weil as Blacksmiths, he feels no hesitation in assuring the public that the work made at his shop will compare favorably with the best in Northern Pennsylvania. PAINTING ESTABLISHMENT! ! " Have you indeed? Well, I like that," said Smith, with Animation. "It shows the right kind of public spirit." And Agent for the sale of Farms, Coal lands and Houses and lots. Office with L. 4 H. C. Dewey. Pittston, Oct. 11—tf. The undersigned has opened, in the Store Rooms recently ocoupied by Mrs. Gritting, on the west.side of the Ravine, a full assortment of WylLL PAPERS, WINDOW SHADES, So th« «ir waa the thief who stole the camphor, and the cake and sugar received the stolen goods.—" limn," in LittU Corporal. It was a matter of moment to Smith, for all this assertion—a matter of great moment. He bad several thousand dollars to pay in the course of a few months on land purchases and no way to meet the payments except by mortages or sales of property ; and it may naturally be concluded that he suffered considerable uneasiness during the time which passed until the next meeting of the council. PAINTING AND TRIMMING! " We have, moreover, decided that the best location will be at the north end of the town." "Decidedly my opinion," returned Smith. " Will you sell us the required acres ?" asked one of the councilmen. JONES, For this department also, he has ascientific workman of ample experience in the best shops in the state. With the facilities and workmen with which my establshment is now furnished, there is nothing to prevent my being able to produce as neatly and well-made a wagon of any kind as can be made in Northern Pennsylvania. Those in need of anything in my line, are requested to call and give me a trial, and satisfaction in every particular will be guaranteed, JOSEPH KLOTZ. How ro Wiiittl*.—Only this morning I sat in the depot, waiting fer'the train. There had been an accDdent on the road, below Ub. Some cars of a a wood train had run off the track, and scattered the wood around in a very crooked way, so that the passenger train could not get by, and so we had to wait a weary while. Some folks read their papers, some spent their time in making the air bad with vile tobacco smoke. But there was one boy, with a shy face and a discouraged look, that sat and whittled. He did not cut his stick all to pieces, as some people do when they whittle, bet he carved out two nice, little sled runners two inches and a half long, and then made cross pieces, and fitted them in the runner by dovetailing. Then he whittled a round piece, and bored small holes in the frtmt end of each runner, and inserted the ends of the round piece. Tho sled when completed was a very neat piece of workmanship, and soon attracted the attention of gentlemen in the depot. It came out that the boy wajS looking lor a place to work for his " board and clothes." Everybody was pleased with the sled and everybody was disposed to help hitn. He had failed to find a place.: He had but seventy-five cents and with this he was going to the great city. One gentleman offered him a week's work. Finally, a'gentleman inquired his history, found that he waa the son of a widow, and did not want to be a burden to his mother. This last gentleman gave him a place in his own family, work in summer, and go to school in winter. ARCHITECT AND BUILDER, JD E M O Y LA! PICTURE FRAMING AND PICTURES, # Office with Goorge B. Kulp, Esq, NO. 10, PUBLIC SQUARE, WILKES BARRE, PA. Any orders left with Mr. E. R. Williams, Pittston, will be promptly attended to. A. J. Oct. if. 1886—tf. BRANDENBURG'S BAKERY! LOOKING GLASSES, "That will depend somewhat upon where you wish to locate the park." New Brick, opposite Big Basin, PITTSTON, PA. THE STAFF OF LIFE is good Bftad, and I would respectfully inform the citizens of Pittston and vicinity, that I always keep the genuine article on hand for sale, with all kinds o CRACKERS, PIES, CAKES, &a, &c. Families and Parties supplied with everything in his line, on short notice, and on reasonable terms. and all other goods pertaining to the trade. A full We st Pittston, May 31,1866. Stock of The particular location was named Of course the grasping disposition shown by Smith became the town talk; and people said a good many hard things of him. Little, however, did he care, so that he secured six thousand dollars for a lot not worth more than two thousand. Q W. STRENG, PAINTS, OILS, GL S S, &c. " The very spot," replied Smith promptly, " upon which I have decided to erect four rows of dwellings." J J. MERRIAM'S STUDIO, At Miller's Photograph Rooms. CABINET AND LIFE-SIZE PORTRAITS Painted in Oil Colors. Also copies made from Dngtierre otypes, Ambrotypes or Card Pictures any size desired, and Printed, in Oil or Water Colors or re-touckei with Iridic Ink. Pittston, 8ept. 6,1866.—ly FASHIONABLE constantly on hand, and " But it is too far out for that," was naturally BARBER AND HAIR DRESSER, (Below the Ravine, West Side of Main St.,) PITTSTON, PA. PAINTING, PAPER HANGING, GLAZING, objected. AND GRAINING, in all its branches, done by experienced workmen, at short notice and at the very lowest prices. The public are requested to call and examine our stock, and test our ability to give satisfaction. B. SHARKEY Pittston, April 18, '67. " Oh, no. Not a rod. The city is rapidly growing in that direction. I have only to put up the dwellings referred to, and dosens will be anxious to purchase lota and build all around them. Won't the ground to the Ielt of that you speak of answer as well ?" Among other residents and property-holders in the town, was a simple-minded, true hearted, honest man, named Jones. His father had left him a large farm, a goodly portion of which, in process of time, came to be included in the limits of tho new city; and he found a much more profitable employment in selling building lots than in tilling the soil. The property of Mr. Jones lay at the west side of the town. The Gospbl of Sdjimer Bkactt.—Nineteen hundred years have gone since Jesus, standing beneath the blue Judean sky, with a few diciples and some plain men and women about him said of the lilies of the field, " Solomon, in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these," and yearly, through that ti#ne, has this marvel of summer beauty glorified the earth. It is indeed true tbat "man liveth not by bread alone," but need wherewith to feed finer senses, and the My establishment is now in my new brick building opposite the big basin, on Main st. FRANK BRANDENBURG. Pittston, March 1,1863. Being neatly fitted up, and having just supplied myself with two new and very handsome chairs, I am prepared to make my friends and customers entirely comfortable, and to shave them in the best mawier. Thankful for the liberal patronage I havo hoi#tofore received, I respectfully solicit a continuance of the gCALES! SCALES! JgAGLE FORGE same. Pittston, June 6,1867.-tf G. W. STKENG. But the committee replied in the negative. The lot they had mentioned was the ono decided upon as best suited for the purpose, and they were not prepared to think of any other location.W. K. FISHER, JOEL BRENTON, AND BOILER WORKS. Agent for Bank, Dinmore A Co.'s Philadelphia Scale Works. TOS. RIEGEL & H. S. FISTER, tf . (Lato Riegel, Weist & Ervin,) IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS, OF DRY GOODS, No. 47 North Third St., PHILADELPHIA. BOWMAN, HUNT * SONS, All Scales repaired and adjusted by the above. Hay, Track or Mine Soales set. All carpenter work done for the same in a workmanlike manner. Office at Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Dec. 13—6m. PLAIN, ORNIMENTAL, HOUSE, PITTSTON, PA Now, when Mr. Jones heard of the exorbitant demand made by Smith for a five acre lot, his honest heart throbbed with a feeling of indignation.Manufacturers of Locomotive Frames, Crank Axles, Car Axles, Piston Rods, Paddle Shafts, and all kinds of Marine Work, Heavy and Light Shafting, Tire Iron, and every description of Hammered Iron, Railway Spikes, Bolts and Nuts of all sizes, in large or small quantities, always on hand. Boilers malae to order aud old ones repaired, at shortest notice, and Blacksmith's Woak or every description promptly done. Cash paid for Wrought Iron Scrap. [6 June 87] AND SIGN PAINTER, All this Smith understood very well. He was not only willing, but anxious for the city to purchase the lot they were negotiating for. All he wanted was to get a good round price for the same—say four or five times the real value. So he feigned indifference, and threw difficulties in the way. soul as well. Main Street, Corn, and wheat, and grass, and trees, could grow in plainer style, and flowers need not bloom to support bodily life; but here are the stately beauty of the queen of cereals, the waving banners of the wheatfield, the green carpet' whereof the warp and woof of delicate grass is graceful in in its every thread, the lilies, rich in their shining raiment as when Christ made the monarch's robe seem poor beside them, and the noble grandeur of great trees. This all tells o f spiritual harmony, and fitness of grace—the beauty of Infinite and Divine life pfflsing through all nature—and the Gospel preached flower, and grass, and waving harvest is, "Let grace, and harmony, and beauty dwell in every soul and be manifest in every life, and thus shall man approach toward the Great Exemplar."PITT8T0N PENN'A, " I couldn't believe it of him," said he. " Six thousand dollars. Preposterous! Why.I would give the city a lot twice the size, aud do it with pleasure." " You would ?" said a member of the council, who happened to hear this remark. pASSAGETO ANDFROM .\ng.3,'65. GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND, By Steamship and Sailing Packet, at Reduced Rates, May still be found at his Old Stand, next to Dr, \ Knapp's Drug Store, where he has a full supply of 1 "W"h.o "Wants -A. Lot P THE undersigned has a variety of desirable lots both in East and West Pittston, with and without buildings. Persons desiring lots or Houses and Lots on either side of the river can by applying to me, have a number to choose from at.prices which will come within the capacity of all. I have the agency for" the sale of West Pittston Lots, for Messrs. R. D. Lacoe, R. J. Wisner, A. C. Thompson,G .M. Richart, Henry Lowenstein, 8. V. Messenger and others. ED ffARD R. WILLIAMS. , (IoloMtnwt.) REAL ESTATE ACENT AND LAND BROKER, E. N, WILLARD, TAPSCOTT BROTHERS * CO., W ALLPAPERS of ALL KINDSAND PRICES A few years previous to this time, Smith had purchased a considerable tract of land at the north of the then flourishing village, at fifty dollars an acre. Its present value was about three hundred dollars an acre. 86 South St., and 23 Broadway, NEW YORK, which he will sell at the lowest rates at which they can be afforded. REGISTER IN BANKRUPTCY, '• Certainly, I would." •. D *k £ Tf H Jt It U ' : t! . PAINTING, PAPER-HANGING, GRAINING, 12th Cong. Dist. of Pennsylvania, SCRANTON, Luzerne Co., Penn July 4 '67. " You are really in earnest ?" Continue to issue Passage Tickets, available for twelve Months, from LONDON, LIVERPOOL, or QUEENSTOWN, and DRAFTS, payable on demand, ftir any amount from £1 and upwards. MICHAEL W. MORRIS, Agent, Pittston Pa. " Undoubtedly. Oo and selectapublic squaro from any of my unappropriated land on the west side of the city, and I will pass you the title, as a free gift to-morrow, and feel pleasure in doing so." GLARING AND PICTURE FRAMING, Aftera good deal of talk on both sides, Smith finally agreed to sell the particular lot pitched upon. The next was to arrange as to price. And so the boy whittled himself into a situation. He made something, it is a first rate rule to always make something. Have some object even in whittling. The sled stands on my desk while I write, and I intend to keep it, and watah the boy; till I see whether he will not whittle his way in life.—Edxcard Egglcton. done at short notice and on reasonable terms. A fall supply of gAMUEL J. BARBER, Feb. 28. '67—ly. " At what do you hold th is ground per acre ?" QHANGE OF FIRM! PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, PAINT-BRUSHES, Ac. and all other articles belonging to the trade constantly on hand. We aim to pleaje, and are willing to rely upon the work we have done tn the past tor recommendation. Pittston, April 25, '67. J. b. KEYSTONE MARBLE YARD. It was some time before Smith answered this question. His eyes were cast upon the floor, and earnestly did he enter into debate with himself as to the value he should place upon the lot. At first he thought of five hundred dollars per acre. But his cupidity soon tempted him to advance on that sum, although a month before he would haveD caught at such an offer. Then he advanced to six, to seven and to eight hundred. And still he felt undecided. "That is public spirit," said tbe councilman. " Call it what you will, I am pleased in making the offer." Office in Butler Store Building, Pittston, Pa. Pittston, Dec. 13, 1800.3m. DOORS, BLINDS, PICTURE FRAMES. The firm of Knapp & Sharkey having been dissolved by mutual consent, the undersigned, thankful for past encouragement and patronage will continue the manufacture of DOORS, BLINDS, and PICTURE, FRAMES at his old stand in "West Pittston, whf re he is fitted up for the expeditious manufacture of everything in his line. Sculptor, and Dealer in " Now, let it not be supposed that Mr. Jones was shrewdly calculating the advantage which would result to him from having a park at the west side of the city. No such thought had yet entered bis mind. He spoke from the impulse of a generous feeling. gEWING MACHINES! AND, HOWELL & CO., FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC MARBLE, The Great Change.—There was a man who started from Jerusalem to Damascus, on a mission of persecution and murder, proud, cruel* and vindictive; he came from Damascus with a heart yearning towards all mankind, with the humility of a child, and with affection as tender as a woman's love. He went towards Damascus with an intellect narrowed down to a rapier's point, and harder than its steel; he came from Damascus with an intellect broadened and fused with divine fire, and with a logic so invincible, and with its links so warm with the Holy Ghost that it moulded the thought of the world for oighteen centuries. A Mother's Influence.—The mother ol John Quincy Adams said in a letter to him, written when he was only twelve years old: (SUCCESSORS TO SMITH BROS.) CELEBRATED XX XXXX ALES, Tomb Stones, Mantels, Window Caps and Sills. SINGER'S " I would rather see you laid in your grave, than see you grow up a profane and graceless boy." Orders left with Dr. A. Knapp will receive prompt attention. NEW IMPROVED SEWING MACHINE! Opposite the Bank, PAINTS, OIL, GLASS, AND KAILS. • Kept constantly od hand; Painting and Glazing done to order by experienced workmen West Pittston, Mar. 14, '07. The acknowledged best machine in use by all who have tried them, can be seen at their agency. Apr. 11, 18G7-3m C. LAW & CO. UNRIVALLED CREAM ALES, PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO., PA, Time passed on, and the session-day of the council came round, a day to which Smith had looked forward with no ordinary feelings of interest, that were touched, at times, by the coldness of doubt and the agitation of uncertainty. Several times he had more than half repented of his refusal to accept the liberal offer of five thousand dollars, and oChaving fixed bo positively upon six thousand as the "lowest figure." MANUFACTURED FROM THE BEST OF M ALT ND HOPS. gOMETHING NEW! " I can get my own price," said he to himself. "The city has to pay, and I might just as well get a large sum as a small one." Not long before the death of Mr. Adams, a gentleman said to him : A. H. KK.VPP. " 1 have found out who made you." " What do you mean ?" asked Mr. Adams. The gentleman replied : " I have been reading the published letters of your mother." ST LAWRENCE HOTEL, "0N THE SQUARE." Families can bo supplied with a Pure Healthy and Nutritious bev.erage. THE undersigned have opened in connection with their Dry Goods and Grocery Store, a " For what price wHl you sell ?¥ fT he question was repeated. BOOT AND SHOE SHOP, Where the citizens of West Pitts ton and vicinity may obtain a FIRST-RATE ARTICLE, and at as low rates ■is at any other establishment in the county. They intend to keep good workmen employed constantly, and thb public can get their work done at all times and punctually. No. 1818, Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA. ANHISER A BTARK, Wliolesale apd Retail Dealers in R O C E R I E PROVISIONS, SALT MEATS, Ac. West Ride Public Square, WILKK8-BABRK, PA. XX & XXXX PORTER, " I must have a good price." ".We are willing to pay what is fair and MINERAL WATER, SODA WATER, SARSA- " If," this gentleman relates, " I had spoken that dear name to some little boy who had been for some time away from his mother, his eyes could not have flashed more brightly than did the eyes and face of that venerable old man, when I pronounced the name of his mother.— He stood erect, in his usual manner and replied : J. H. DENNI30N, Superintendent. s, PARILLA, Ac " Of course. No doubt you have fixed a limit to which you will go." right. The mor ning of the day passed, and Smith be gan to grow uneasy. He did not venture to seek for information as to the doings of the council, for that would be to expose the anxiety he felt in the result of their deliberations; slowly the afternoon wore away and it so happened that Smith did not meet any one of the councilmen ; nor did he even know whether the council was still in session or not. As to making allusion to thosubejetof his anxious interest to any one, that was carefully avoided; for he knew that his exorbitant demand was tho town talk—and he wished to affect the utmost indifference on the W" The City Passenger Cars In front of tlio Depots constantly runningin a few steps of the Hotel. Jan. 3 1867.—ly pd. BOTTLED ALE AND PORTER. UtjlON BREWERY, JYork of all descriptions made to order at " Not exactly that," said o'ae of the gentlemen.If you depend for water on a pond that is only filled by thunder storms, yon will often want water; but if you have a conduit that brings in water from a deep flowing fountain, you never want. Human feelings and excitement, and emotions created by appeals to our feelings, may produce a temporary action, but it is only thcr soul which is actually "joined to the Lord" by a true and living faith that never wants strength, because Christ, who supplies that strength, can never fail. DUFFIELD HAMS. — Just received, a lot of DUFFIELD'S CELEBRATED SUGAR CUREJD HAMS, which the undersigned are now offeringto the public, in connection with a full assortment of Teas, Sugars, Spices, Soaps, in fact nearly every thing in the Grocery line. Provisions of all kinds, Flour of the best brands. Feed, Crockery, Qlass, Wood and Willow Ware, *e. Give us a call anibe convinced that the cheapest place to buy your Groceries, lie., is of STURMER ft SCHULTZ, May 9,67. 4 doors below the Bank. II. S. ANHISER, A. H. STARK. Majch 28, 'C7-tf.] Pittston, Pa. Short Noticc, M»j 23, '67tf U S I C ! Particular Attention paid to Repairing. Sole Leather and Shoe Findings of all Descriptions. " Are you prepared to make an offer ?" " We are prepared to hear your price, and to make a report thereon," was replied. " That's a very valuable lot of ground," said Smith. jyj c DO U C1 A L L'8 CENTAL BOOK AND MUSIC STORE ! AND MUSICAL INST [J31 ENTS! " Yes, sir, all that is good in me I owe to my PRJETORIUS & CHUMARD G. B. ROMMEI, & CO. • Is not this incident very touching and beantiful ? mother." OPTOSITE COOPER'S HALL, llavo formed a co-partnership and are now prepared to furnish anything IB the line of Music and Musical Instruments at their Music Room under the " Pittston Gazette" Office, Pittston, Pa. Their stock will consist of Pianos, Organs, Melodeons, Bass Viols, Guitars, Violins, Drums, Tamborines, Clarionets, Brass Instruments, Aeeordeons, and all kinds of small Instruments. Piano and Organ Covers, Music Books, Instruction Books, .Juvenile Singing Book's, and a large assortment of Sheet Music, comprising the latest publications. New Music will be received each month. Call in and txamine our stock. May 17,18C0.—ly " Name your price," returned one of the committee men, a little impatiently. Keeps constantly on hard a good assortment oi Books, Music, and Stationery of all kinds. SLATES, \ JyJ"EW MILLINERY AND 0ROCKERY AND GLASS WARE! FANCY STORE! This brought up to tho point, Smith, after thinking hurriedly for a few moments, said : 'P*,' said little Channing to hi* paternel ancestor, holding up his Sunday school picture book. "What is that?' CHAS. LAW & CO., PENCILS, Adjoining D. Lamb's Boot and Shoe Store. " One thousand dollars an acre." subject. 'That, my son,' gravely replied the father,,'is Jacob wrestling with an angel.' 'And which licked, pa? innocently continued the young hopeful. Have transferred their Crockery and Glass Ware Department to the second floor, that part formerly occupied hy the Baptist "congregation. Don't fail to go up stairs and examine their ftoek, which is unsurpassed for quantity, quality orstylei. April 11 1867-3m PAPER, MRS. D. LAM H, having recently opened a desirable stock of Millinery and Fancy Goods, invites the attention of the ladies to the same. Her stock comprisesBoth the men shook their heads in a very positive way. Smith said it was tho lowest he could take; and so the conference ended. The day closed, and not a whisper about the town lot had come to the ears of Mr Smith.— What could it mean ? Had his offer to sell It six thousand been rejected ? The very thought caused his heart to grow heavy in his bosom.— Six, seven, eight o'clock came, and still it was all dark with Mr. Smith. He could boar the suspense no longer and bo determined to call upon his neighbor Wilson, who was a member An infidel, on his death-bed felthimself adrift in the terrible surges of doubt and uncertainty. Sorao of his friends urged him to hold on to the end, '-I have no objections to holding on," was the poor man'B answer, "but will you tell mo what I am to hold on by ?" There is the fata' want. Infidelity furnishes neither anchor nor .hope for the sinkingsonl. It gives nothing to hold on by. SCHOOL BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS, Mr. Greber, from Schmidts Factory, Philadelphia, and Mr. Gregory from Gale ft Co.'s will attend to tufting Pianos, M. At the next meeting of the city councils, a report on the town lot was made, and the extraordinary demand of Smith 'canvassed. It was unanimously deoided not to make the proposed purchase. MEMORANDUMS, Ac, BONNETS, RIBBONS, HATS, FLOWERS, Feathers, Laces, Hoods, Silks, Velvets, Doll Hats Hats for children, and a variety of other goods, all of which will be Bold at reasonable rates. Millinery work of all kinds executed in the best and most approved manner. Please call and examine our stock. Pittston, Oct. 18, 1866.-tf The sweetest word of our language is love.— The greatest word of onr language is God. The word expressing the shortest time is now. The three make the greatest and the sweetest duty man can perform. (M AAA WORTH OF .SPLENDID ib 1 UU V BOOTS A 8HOM BouAt Chgjfo r*ale by HOWbLL * aiwaiwk. West Pittston, April 4,18G7. The bnslness will receive carefnll attention, and every addition will be promptly made to tho stock which the wants of the community may call for. The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited. Pittston, April 18,1867. Competent tuners from Philadelphia are engaged to do our tuning, and parties wishing their Pianos tuned and kept in order, will have them promptly attended to by leaving their orders at the Music Room Pittston, April 18,1867. * When this decision reached the landholder he