Pittston Gazette

              N ;Af xr TERMS m fUBLICATIOS; / A.u ih HrV/ T-OM) The Pittstox r.iKTTi if published every Thc*s»at morning bv G. M Kicham .n the "Odette Building* west side of Main Street**,JDer Mium^ No po4blC& cUarued within the County. Terms of advertising as follows The Gazctte Jobbiho Orrici embrace* a large ra*-~ etv of Jobbing Material, wltti frm Lilrgpi Cylindet Tav lor Steam !maU*r Pspk-eH , and two Ilnml Proses* tlfui enabling na to expedite work of every kind, and to execute rtm* manner not to be surpassed even in our large cities, and jat low  rotes. . • 8; .82 IsdifiWiU 5WIJil" One Square, (« lines) or less, one or three weeks, $2; three months, $3; six months, $6; one ye*r, $12. one-eighth Column, one month, $4; Uiiee mo(.,IS| si* months, $10; one year, $15. Pariictibfr attention paid to tlm [ifimtng »i Manifests, Pamphlets, tiret»l:ir», S*iow~lto|W, Laliols, Note*, Orders, Hand • Bills, Bill-Heads, Tickets Cards, Ae. MB Ml V-iY'A Oiie-quarter Column, one mo, $10; three mos.,$13; six months, $18; one year, $30. One half Column, one mo., $10; three mos., $20; six months, $33; one year, $80. Ruled and Boirtid Work of all kinds Ctbne to  in the neatest and best manner, and prinud to order. DEVOTED TO TIIE COAL INTERESTS, POLITICS, NEWS, LITERATURE, AGRICULTURE, AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE. Oiio Column, ono month. $30; three months, $35 six m onths.S50: one year, $100. sras \ , iw aerators'Xotioes, $3 each. All nited or individual interest, 09 of Marriages and Deaths, ..-..mnviBg the same,SO ets.perHne. Ill I A full lino of Justice-)" ;i ii i (taLstaMesj Blank*, ts ther with fik-ense Applications nod Bonds, Hutec, Deed*. Contmi t-', Time arfrl Pay Bioll*. ftc., affe constantly oa luuiii Q. .11. Hicham '1 s Com 2t» c.p YOL. XYU.--NO 42. PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 186T. WHOLE NO. 874. free; yl humed. As the natural result of such a reaction, the smaller and newer eompaniea, who had enjoyed such a brief season of prosperity, are bscomigg disgusted, and each month only adds to the dissatisfaction of these impatient fortune seekers, "making baste to get rich."— As the prospeots of the coming year are hardly better tha# ihf existing; stalJeof affairs, it is only natural that many individual  and even entire companies, will feel desirous of ;diajwsing of their interest in what appears like wjch aa uncertain investment. The officers of these oohipanios are overwhelmed with letters of inquiry respecting the mines, the condition oi the finances, the value of the stock,.and, ifce likelihood of dividends. And it is do unusual tiiiig to see gentlemen from the city "prospecting,'' with the knowing air of men well versed in mining matters, to see whether there is an actual coal mine on their company's land, or Whether they have been the viatiwaof a swindle, after the manner of certain petroleum operations of historical fame. To satisfy the ae; raands of their stockholders, as well as to main:.tain their reputation in the stock markets, certain of the little oompanies have recently paid small dividend® out of Uiair surplus capital, in the hope of large earnings in the future. This state of affairs opens a glorious opportunity for the old and wealthy companies, and they are fully alite to th»«WanM and ready to lake advanttge of its With good business foresight they are gradually absorbing as many as.possii ble of the smaller enterprises, and in this way evtliiuifiy come into the hands of a lew extensive monopolies, that cannot fail to i|e irarfcensely profitable to -the favored ones who are fortunate enough to get withid the ting. Unless a majority of the stockholders study the interests more closely than they ara likely to do, and retain possession of the mines in spite of present Nominal or microscopic dividends, they will be crowded out of oie of the most . profit»ble speculations to ho found within tho limits of the united Statet. I3nsincs0 (JTarbs. Business (tfarba. Business (JarIts Business (jlarba. #riginat ftftinj. generally introducedj,it w found to be a ne- j cessity, and, as is usually the case with such ; enterprises, a general rush of moneyed men followed—*11 anxious to engage* in so profitable a I business. During the war this became almost a J mania in certain localities, and in consequence | of the large number of new companies having f exhumed a rust surplus of coal, the business ! has beenspoiled for the present by being over- [ done. As Jong as the working of the vein* was iu the hands of the hands ol the few resident capitalists who commenced it, large fortunes wore macfe in a few years. Enterprising hueiness men soon saw.the wealth that lay in it, 4ofe determined to advantage- Cti the opportunity. Companies were Boon formed in the cities, and operations begun on a more extensive Scale. Iheae corporations commenced purchasing lands in the valley, beginning iu the neighborhood ot Saranton and Carbondale, and gradually extending south and west—acquiring vast tracts, that ate either held or worked, aiS cording to circumstances. The great demand for coal, and the high prices obtainable during the late war, induced heavy investments, and many millions were expended on the improvements necessary to the opening and Working of mines. As soon as,t£« demand* of the Quartermaster's Department cestSQft, however, and the market valuo of everything fell, with the return of peace, to what more nearly resembled, the old standard of prices, it w as suddenly discovered that an immense stock remained on hand at the mines And coat depot#, lir Spite of this, the operators continued shipping as before, hoping for a favorable change in thtf condition of affairs, until an absolute want of the market compelled a «w(U6n of operations in some instanco?, and a very moderate procedure in others. Were it possible to do so without actual loss, it is certain, that most companies would temporarily suspend operations, and close up their works u*til'better times came. The desire to retain and provide for their workmen,as well cs to keep their valuable machinery in order for further use/fcos prevented a total stoppage in mnnt inntiiiinsti'nhhfrnfh'lftn 'Tallin of coal delivered at Msueh Chunk, which is the ma jn depot a*d shipping port of 4Ui district, doeb not more than cover the mining and freighting expenses. In one instanae a large lot of first qaality coal was consigned by a Wilkea-Barro operator to a commission merchant at Mauch Chunk, by whom it was soli for $4.25 per ton, which was the highest price then obtainable. In settling-op aecounts it was found that the cost of mining and transportation had eatjrqjy consumed thf, value of the coal, leaving the operator in dobt to his agent to the amount of his commissions. Is view of these fatitaf it can hardly be expected that the mines will be worked very .vigorously for some time to come. Those who arA welt acquainted ' with everything pertaining ttfthe markets and tho coal trade prophety Utt mora than a year mult elapse before tho mines eaa be worked at a profit.-.-,It is ver.y certain that but HUle divi- - dend, if any, can be expeoted from tbe aggregate millions of capital invested through stock companies in wining operations, whose certificates, though by no means worthless, have more of prospective than present vak». impatient of delay in reaping the prutits of what are really good investments. IDuring his sojourn in the Wyoming Valley, y.uir correspondent has seen enough to convinee hiuj that anthracite cCJal stock is the best to' be found, and utiles#  tnre profits on aceobnV of pfWMIt",»i*Der*ae«- dents, those who UOW stock had b«tter/k«np it. ,if they, woiild «e one of the rjehest wfcing. : districts of the world pass into the hands of wealthy monopolies, that will cwn every cubic foot of soil into gold dollars, tticy have only to sell out, and await the fulfillment of these (tawdicrfcnfe. '* 11 * Q.EO. W. BRAINERD & CO., N. wnTTTRD; 0 S. STARK, JgUTLER HOUSE, For the Pittston Gazette. MY WANTS. G 11 O 0 E 11 8, 103 Murray, near "West Street, REGISTER IN BANKRUPTCY, ATTORNEY AT LAW, PITTS TON, PA., PITTSTON* FISN'A. J. TREFFISON, Proprietor. 12th Cong. Dist. of Pennsylvania, SCRANTON, Luzerne Co., Penn BY jijm JF*KS. Bounty,, Back Pay, Pensions, and other Goreramqnt Claims Collected. Office in Express Office. Apr. 13.1865. NEW JTORK. ("GEO. W. BRAINERD, . |DAVID BELDEN ( ELISHA W.BAXTER, July 4 '67, pDREST HOUSE, I w.int to feed on Jesus' word, I want communion with the lord; I wnat saWatfen, fuV «nCi free, I want ni/ rathfcr's face to (lee. 4 Ang. 10, '65. C«rner Wyoming Av«nue and Spruce fit., SCRANTON, PA. SEED ft SCHOOKMAKEU, PBcr*ixTOT«. S. 4 R«jD': tT. G. SrtWWXAKB. Oct. *, 1866.—ly CJILE MAN'S SALOON, HiMttl "Vy RIGHT & HARRINGTON, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, WIIiKES-BARRB, PA. AND G. B SMITH, I want to prove each promise sweet, 1 want to lire at Josus' feet; IHPOBTEB OF BRANDIES, WINES, GINS, Ac., io 101 West St., 1 door above Duano St., BILLIARD ROOMS, jUSSBBEgglt jih«i ws/t # »r Opposite Eagle Hotel, How to 8vstain a LrtcAi, Pape*.—We sea the fottowlbg sensible advice gding tW rounds of the press, and re-prodned ft that«tor «aders may know how courttry editors elsewhere talk to their patrons: ■A. Lay aside yotjrfears that the-editor wIH get rich fasterthan his nsighbora* never heard of a man making much mor« than decent living by die publication a eonntry newspaper if he had ever so good a bwimte. » Office on Main St., above Z. Bennett's Store. Will practice in Courts of Lnaeme County and Mayor's Courts of Carbondale. Consultation* in German and English. D. C. Harrington, Notary Public. C. E. WRIGHT. D. C. HABBINGTON. Feb. 4.1884. QENTRAL HOTEL, I want to live as Jesus' bride, I want His precious wounds to hide; I want to'prtse His fullnesd more, I want His person to adore. NEW YORK. TITTSTON, PE N N 'A . UPPER PITTSTON. Mar. 7,1381 541t1 Aft kinds of Beverages, lee Csoam, and Refreshments in the season. Our accommodations are ample and satisfaction given in all cases. Jane 13, '67-tf.] JOeBPgHILEMAN. WM O. PALMER, Phopbjetob: that he can make his guests comfortable in every way. His table will be supplied with the best of prorinder and Ms bar with the chocestcf Ikjoors, The patronage of the public is restfully solicited. Pitt»ton, June 6, '67-y J. A. WISNER, I want to hear His heavenly voice, I want in Jesns to rejoice; I want to joy in Him by faith, I want to credit all He saith. SO. 173. FRONT STREET, SCALES! SCALES! tCS iU.l tl~ Q W. SPRATT, NEW YORK W. K. FISHER, Agent for Bank, Dinmore A Co.'s Philadelphia Scale Works. ROtNNELL AADA11S wbolualz a norms. I want to trust Hlf° with my all, I want on Hi# dear name to call; I want to die to all things here, I want on Him to cast my care. ATTORNEY AT LAW, AND UD'ITSD STATES CLAIM AGENT, QAMBRIAN HOUSE, All Scales repaired And adjusted by tbe aboil. Hay, Track or Mine Scales set. All carpenter work done for th* anonw a  nefr.: Office at Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Dec. 13—6m. . 2. H the papar agrees with ihhikingD«ib:»eribe a»d for it, : suade your neighbors of the same mind'to do ' C likewise. Do n®C tell tho editor to seni * paper without paying, end when voa got to owing two or three dollar*, tell friends that the paper will uburst ip" som« en* ofr tliesa days. The way under such k state Of the case to kcop » paper from " bursting op," i u for each subscriber -lo Iteep the editor's | books free litwb charged. Thl8 tiing tof applying the crodit sys*e*E to the newspaper T* business may be likened to a farmer SelUitg " out his crop a bushel to a man. The simi each would Owe would se«n of 4ittf*'a£C0aftt but the aggregate might make or break the. farmer. 3. If you. have a father, brothers, sisters or a friend at a distance, and are able to do so, subscribe, and pay tor and strid them a C»pjr.'*J* 4. Ho not expect too much ef the editor when be is compelled to be his own compositor, proof reader, etc. Pitts ton, Loserne County, Penn'a., PITTOTON, PA J09DUI MSG EL, ALFIKD BTK1LT, IK. 1. AUSMHT, me.w a. rum*, I want to see His gospel spread, I want on satan's power to tread; I want to see the proud made sad, I want to see poor mourners glad. Will attend to any boslness entrusted »o him, in his li ne, with promptness and care. ■ Office with Michael Reap, near the Penn'a Coal Co's O ffico, east ttata St. |Oct. W, 67. 9Cott TOS. RIEGEL & II. S. FISTER, tf (Late Riegel, Weist & Ervin,) IMF0RTES8 AND JOBBEH3, ind lhrorably known establishment, would re♦pectfullyiinform hi« friend* and former patrons 01 thfe House, as w*H aethepablie i«i general, that nothing will be left undone to render to his ttriotners and guests satisfaction is every particular. Beverages of all kinds served in the best style. Fresh Oysters and various other dUhee ¥111 be prepared in the moat acceptable ■ahtier and at all hour*. The House aims to be oWof lhe highest respectability,, »nd will bo kept in a manner aceaptabM to all Who arte an easlos to patronise it. G. T. Pitts ton, April 16,18#5.—ly GRIFFITH THOMAS, Pbopkietor. Gr, W. S T R E N. 0*, FASHIONABLE k po.J JJR. WASHINGTON G. NUGENT, 0 F DRY GOODS, 1 want to see the hungry fed, I WArit Him as my guide and friend, I want Him to myjonrney's end. Offers his professional serTicei to th« citiiens of Pit*ton and rioinlty, 4V (XRee M4oor north of the Bank. M»y 11,1866. tf N*/tt¥ North Third St, PHILADELPHIA. BARBER AND BASH ' DRESSER, (Below tbe Ravine* West Side of, Mpin 3t.,) PITTSTOIf, PA. Being neatly fitted iiaprei havirvE jitst snppjtsd myself with' two new and very handsome chairs. I am prepared to make my friends and customers entirely comfortable, and to Bft*V* them In tbf jNstWinner. Thankful for the liberal patronage I nave heretofore received, I respectfully solicit a continuance of the same. O. W. 8TRENG. Pittston, June #, 1807.-tf .. I want Him as my priest and king, I want His precious Ipve'tosSngjP I want Hfm to be iny rock and tower, 1 want Him in each trying hour. Aug. 3, 'Co. / I J)R. JOHN C. BECKER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, (Formerly of  OPPOSITE THE BAKE, PITT8T0»i PA. Office hour*—from 8 to !• amd 1 to 3 p. gELLERS & FOLWELL, vitusui CONFECTIONERS & FRUITERERS, I want Him as my brother dear, I want my 8avior ever nfiar; I want His eyea, His hands. His heart, I want Him, all besides to part. No. 161 North Third Street, I want Him as my husband kind, I want HM my tit to find; D I want Him as my daily bread, I want Him as my living head. m. Evening, • to 8. Pitutoa. Mar«hl,l«M.-tf JOHN MoDOUGAL'S STAR Si L O 0 N, Ufin Street, Oppoiite Odd Fellows' Hall, : HTTBTOK, PA. D BEVERAGES of *11 kinds and of the best quality. Acfcwee Jot of CONFECTION ARIES con«UniIr tDQ h*ntl. Particular attention paid to the wants and cotafbrt of all. Julys, 1886-lw. JOHN McDOtJGAL. PHlLAbifiLPHU. Orders promptly attended to. LIVERY IN PITTSTON! The UJD3 supplied liifollili with a choice selection of [dot! As an instance of Uus.mAy be mentioned the recent purchase by the Delaware and Hod son Canal Conjpsny (ogeratinj;. through what is known as the Union'Coal Company ) of the land improvements and stock of the Baltimore mines, for the sum of dittoed* in money and negotiable 8took. There M a double motive in this purchase, it is true, and the same reason Air the sale that will acuate many of other companies when opportunity offer. The Delaware and Hudson Company, whose principal works are in the Carbonbale district, haVe nearly exhausted their eld veins saS what coal remains is not of a quality equal to that of the Wyoming region. As the Baltimore coal baa always stood fiTst In the estimation of dealers and the public, owing to its purity and the caro used in screening hand removing the slate, it is undoubted the intention of the purchasers to mix it witlf their 'pooter coal and. send the whole to market under the name of Baltimore anthracite. Another reason is that but few good veins remain in tbe Carbondale and Scran ton region, and additional land is necessary to the further prosecution of tHelr business. This great sale haa been the chief theme of conversation among coal operators Tor some tihie past, who gravely shake their heads and sigh over the unwelcome consciousness that New York money OT. CHARLES HOTEL, PENN AVENUE, SCRANTON PENN'A. CHAB. H. BRAINARD, gT. LAWRENCE HOTEL, HORSES AND BUGGIES, I want Him as my hiding place, I want Him as my (Jod of grace; I waA Him as lie of peace, I want Hfm as my righteousness. No. 18! 8, Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA. J. MI. DEXXISON, SnptriivUndtnL Carriages, Ac., would respectfully announce to the public that he has opened a Livery in the Stables in. the rear of James Brawn's Store, where persons can at all timesbe famished with Horses and Conveyences to suit their fancy. Parties will be sentoutin comfortablestyle when desired.—Terms reasonable.—A 4k***of pvblie patronage respectfully solicited. P. M.CONNIFF. */ I want His great atoning blood, I want to bathe in that dear flood ; I want His spirit's voice to hear, I want tbe love that casts out fear. Proprietor. The eleeest attention will be bestowed upon all guests, and their comfort will be the chief aim of the Proprietor. Seranton, May S, 1W7—ly The City PassengetVitfs in front bf the Depots constantly runningin a few steps of the Hotel. Jau.31867.—lypd. 3. Do not expect the editor to make honorable ntcntiow of your business cvefy few weeks for nothing. d. K you wish te sustain your Iocs! paper properly, to live in pcace, die happy, ren)«n-ber what wc havo told you in this article. & STRONG, I want Him now in Achor's vale, I want Him when all hell assail,; I want Him vrfien all flesh; gives I want Him as my only stay. niNcriciuaias or Keystone hotel, (Late King's,) July IS, 1844. INSURANCE CO,, STEAM ENGINES, BOILERS, CRACKERS, SHAFTiffG, DRUMS, MIXE-PUMPS, AKD 58 Dey ft 212 Fulton Streets, WILKES-BARRE, PENNA. NEW TORK. TIN AND GAS-FITTING Capital and Surplus, $150,000 Mining Machinery generally. This comfortable and convenient Hotel has been thoroaghly refitted, and is now open for the accommodation bf guests SHOP! I want His smiles, His looks of grace, I want to see Him face to face; 1 want His wisdom, strength and love, I want to dwell with Him above. DIRECTORS: WM. S. ROSS, L. D. SHOEMAKER, SAM'L WADHAMS, STEPHEN BOLLES, O. COLLINB, CHAS. DORRANCE, STEWART PIERCE, CHAS. A. MISTER, G. M. HARDING, THOS. FORD, A- MORSE, JOHN REICHARD. Lost Hbr Pocket Handkerchief.—A young lady stepped into one of thv street ears the other day, and dropped her handkerchief up- NOW BEADY AND FOR SALE CHEAP ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN (Opposite Cooper's liall,) Two new Engines, Two One" "■ " 60 Horse Power 40 " 30 " " Ladies' Entrance on Fulton St. W. E. WHYTE, (hto:of rlttst m, Pa.,) P* Dr'a. Deo. 5, isfiT-ly Carbondale, Pa., Dec. 1807. MAIN STREET, PITTSTON, PA (tavat on a vacant seat, as much as to say, " taken," whila she advanced to the other end of the car to deposit her fare. Meantime s nicely dressed your»g man jumped in and sat down on the handkerchief without observing it. The young lady, after paying her fare, turned back and discovered to her chagrin that her seat was occupied, and she sat down opposite, other ladies making room for her. But she did not desire to loose her handkerchief, so she looked intently towards the plaee where she had left it, hesitating whether to ask for it'or not. Discovering the direction of her looks, all eyes on the opposite 6ide:«f the car were soon bent on the young man. Finding himself the object of so much attention, he' himself looked and discovered to ft?s horn* somci/5 One ' " Have cm hand a good assortment of Pittston. Nov. 21,1867. JOHN M c K H N N A , COOKING AND HEATING STOVES, Tin Ware, Hollow Ware, Wooden Ware, Sinks.  Tub»v Pamps, 4c. Particular attention given to WM. S. ROSS, President L. a SHOEMAKER, V. President. R. C. Smith, Secretary, THOS. FORD, Agent, Pittston, Pa. piTTSTON MEAT MARKET! correspondence-Kew JorkTribunu. Q ELBEL A FELDMANst the Pittston Meat Market, C opposite the Bank, desire to inform the public that thev nre.au heretofore supplying their numerous cuhtomerous with the best of GENERAL PRODUCE, ANTHRACITE COAL. May lfStb, '67. FISH AND OYSTER COMMISSION GAS-FITTING, AND PLUMBING. Jobbing and Tinning of ail kinds promptly attended til PlfftXP fTIVA 11R A cull Pitwton, Say 9, '07. ' GREEN & McDOUGALL. WYOMING VALLEY—MINES AND MINING OPEKATIONS—GREAT AND SMALL COMPANIES— THE COAL TRADE, PRESENT AND PROSPECTIVE.g 1 S. BECK, M. D.—DENTIST Vj. late of PHILADELPHIA.- ANBBL Oilice,—Two door* above hi* for- v-ta_n.rIr siflr • iaidence. East side of Majn.St«, above the IquaT'e Wilkes-Bdrre, Penn. MERCHANT, NOS. 302 SOUTH WATER, AND 303 FRESH BEEF. PORK, MUTTON, LAMB, and all other seasonable njetts. THey are also clemling in HIDES 8HEEP SKINS, and which they will at all times pay the HIGHEST MARKET PRICES IN CASH. Rriaglhfetft alone- 8 fc F. Pittston, Nov. IJ&GG—tf. South Front Street, Philadelphia. For reference see J. 8. Ilurlbut, Pittston, Pa. [September 12, '67-Cm pUGH & PRICEj The pms3urt on the coal trade from the above enumerated circumstances has operated against the intfctoaU of the great masa of consumers by directly preventing ultimate competition.— Much individual capital h*8 been withheld or late that would otherwise have been in-rested COMMISSION MERCHANTS, The Anthracite Coal Basin of Pennsylvania, in Addition to its natural attractions and the unsurpassed beauty of its scenery, presents many features of peculiar interest not found in other localities. As all the known anthracite of the world is confined to this little area, it is doubtful iT any locality of -the like area and population is of more real importance to all sections or the country. The Anthracite Basin, which embraces the Wyoming, Carbondale and Nanticoke districts, is aboat 60 miles In kngth, and averages four in width. It lies between two unbroken mountain ranges, tvhiefc; rite to an average height of 1,904 feet. In general shape ityia not unlike a canoe—tefoajpatlin at' efthW end in a narrow defile, ana widening toward the centre. The surface of the valley is principally a gently4m place#, and most tehHrmfng •appearance Srftin viewed from any of the surrounding hills. The soil is productive, and lutdei high cultivation; raising grain and corn in large quantities, on the farm lands which, on the western aide, rise nearly to the tops of the mountains. Through the centre of the valley the Susquehanna, just the digfnMed proportion* a fiver, winds gracefullypassing round occasional islands, and twining among the 'getitty rolling hills with more than serpentine irregularity. It is hard to imagine a region more favored by nature, and those wboMve yisited itwUl, pew-; er forget the romantic beauty of its scenery,' hough they fail to appreciate its ever inig prosperity and the wealth of its natuducts. i ? U W 0 8 '//:•? f WILKES-Barrb, PA., NOV. 18, 1S67. is buying them outTn spite of themselves. Jul. I'.' »I—''0 AW» «DOtMU MMMK* IX As there is do apparent probability of the supply of cOal now remaining on hand decreasing materially Within the next 12 months, at least, we need hardly expect to see it reach a very high price at retail. Coal which can be bought in any quantity at Manch Chunk for $4" 55 per ton, could be delivered at our doors at 50 or $7, and stilt leave as large a margin of profits as any business man has a right to expect. There is no lenger a ch&uce of the demand exceeding the supply for the facilities for land and water transportation are so perfect that enewgh oould be forwstrded ia a week to last thedSnssnoers; for a month. Tbe network of railroads radiating from WiMces-Barro connect the valley with all section# of the East and 8o«th, while the canals Uniting With these to Buffalo aad thCD North West and the Chesapeake Bey by way of Ka,vre de Grace, fternish ample and speedy transportation for oeal in *ny direction. IF, there Tore, it attains a high market price tbia winter, it will be owing to some trick of the trade. The great* difficulty has always Item that coal passes through too many bands tfef$r* it reaobea the. retailers, and an army of hungry speculators stand ready to levy toll eu it at «very: tors and corner of its£9*4 from the. ttiihes to our cellars. The ««w idea proposed some two, or three seasons ago of forming companies of consumers, wbp purchase by tha cargo and divide it between then, is a good one, and can be mads profitable if.honestly and skillful ly managed by those conducting the negotiationsJ 1rD t «.') ID Itr D ilfeTT —DENTIST. O . . i ;-idenceou Fraakli* St. opposite th« . . .ist, Church, WUkes-Barre, Pa., where he mCiy uereafter be fouud at all hours. Dr. B. iuser.U Teeth on Gold a*id Silver plate, Ike., and operates in all the branches of Dental S irgery,in the bestmanner. A deduction from usual charge® sufficient to cover expenses, allowed to persons who come frcra a distance. Ap»119 188#,—ly. r. *. baibd F. R a. I. COOUAESH. CO., Flour, Feed, Grain, Salt. Provisions, Wrapping Ii AIR D & - r • Paper, PITTSTON, PA FLOUR, PORK, HAIL8» FEED, SHOULEDRS, SPIKES, ME AXi, HAMS, LEATHER, GRAIN, BUTTER, TOBACCO, SEEDS, LARD, CIGARS, SALT B"X THE BARREL, A3HTON, MARSHALL8, GROUND ALUM, JJ-E W BAKERY! in si are gradually absorbing the entire antkrjpeite coal interest into their own hand*. These companies hare purchased all, ail, of the Packers and Dealers in Can, Tub, Spiced and Shell The undersigned would respectfully an Bounce to the public that ho has opened A3* EXTENSIVE BAKEBY IK PITTSTON adjoining the Butler Souse, where lie will be prepared at all times to supply families and parties with Bread Bisc.uit, Oakeiand Pies, of all kind, on 6hort notice. From an extensive experience in the bakery .business thejr feel no heaitatloii in saying iliat he Will1 ba ablo to satisfy all as to the quality oPBread Ac,, which hevffers. A share of patronage is respectfullysolicited. L- ELTEBICH. h Pittston July 6th, 1S65. O Y S T E available coal lands of the district, to the exclusion of individual operators and smaller corporations. la ah(At, the tendency it toward wealthy monopolies, and in a few years it will be impossible to obtain, at any reasonable price' land enough on which to sink a shaft and comprapce "mining epet-ations on * saale sufficiently elusive to affect tho market price ofvooal.— The valley is. pretty well divided up in this wav already., and the heavier companies, most of m* seeking profitable investments for' the surplus capital that would be uselessly wasted in new shafts, arc guarding against the possibility of troublesome neighbors in the futuie. The small extent of the anthracite lands renders this comparatively easy to accomplish.— With the bituminous.it would he impossible, for *bat is found almost eVfci,y^6o^C,1a'nd in Hit quantities. The area of these bituminous coal tracts, as far as has yet been ascertained, iseatiriited at 1(8,000 square miles, of which 155,000 are in North America, and readier accessible for mining purposes. Great Britain, Ireland, Franog, and 3elgium are rich in vein3 of coal, and could supply them selves and the rest of the world, if accessary.— With anthracite, however, it it very  All of it that is known to exist is found in a small portion of Pennsylvania, in the iinmedi ate vicinity ot Wyonding. Some time ago ft* was thing white on which he sat, the end peeping out. He mistook its character. To cover it with his hand, and to tuck it niccly away, was. th*-work of a few moments. None hi the car but the yoong lady knew that the " something white" wis * handkerchief, and hesitating Still more to ask Mm, she lost it. 311 South Front Street, Phii/a. BRANOH HOUSK— Wharf, toot of Cr«w 8t. JQR. C. M. WILLIAMS: SURGEON DENTIST. MAIN STREET, PITTSTGN, PA. EALTIMORE, MD, By special arrangements wilh the Express Compa■it'Sajid Railroads, those who order may rely on a constant supply and prompt delivery. We hare established a Branch House in Raltimore. Md.. in order to iacreasa tbe facilities of fiUinc. laiEo order*, and also;forthe pnrpose ofreeilrtrivrOytiWrs from the Nansemond, James and York Rivers, and ether notable points, to* better advantage tban heretofore. tc i Wo beg a continuation of tho favors of our old friends and customers, and solicit tha orders of dealers guiitrally, promising everv satisfaction in our poweatogive. Send in your orders. JanTs- I F. R. BAIRD fCf). [ n • ' Among the many iraprotsiujebU recently.introducad in his practise, h«r*eg»rds none 61 more importance than hiB method of if /xaT, BEAKS, EGGS, WRAPPING PAPER, CRACKERS, Anentior the sale oi Vaughn's Celebrated BRADFORD CO. TOBACCO AND SEGARS. Wrapping Paper in any quantify will be doWered to Dealers at as low rates as H can be purchased in the cities June 21,1 A fai blooming widow who keeps x millinery shop in New Orleans, baa bofied Seven husband*, and is now abCmf taking an eighth one to her ardent bosom. Her Brat husband died in a foreign land; the second in T84$, ■' in that city; the third died 1862; the fonrth died the following year; the fitth in 185T'1; tt€ sixth in 1858 ; the seventh lived till 1864.— Since that time the widow has lived cold and L' lonely. Withwit a particle of envy the cdMl"* muiiity wfthes No. 9 that is to be, fokcity and happiness.' extbhctoto teste without pa«t, which he it doing successfully everyday, by he use of NITROUS OXIDE GAB. It is perfectly safe and very pleasaotto i»hal«. Its result* have been entirely aatisfcetory m.avery instance. C. M. W. Rooms with J; W. MILI/EK, adjoining ti» /ash Store of Chat. Law ft Co. « it+0 REMOVAL BRANDENBURG'S BAKERY! New Brick, opposite Big Basin, PITTSTON, PA. rHE STAFF OF LIFE is good Bread, and I would respectfully inform the citizens of Pitts ton and ricinity, that I always keep the gmUiine article on handfor sale, kinds o GRACKBHS, PIES, CAKES, Ac., Ac. Families and Parties supplied with everything in his line, on short notice, and on re**o*fbb tettasD Krestablishment is now in »»«* bricl wilding opposite the big basin, on Mam st. iUs JWJWK ?BAWWjIBUBG QCRANTON BOOK BINDERY. A D IE S ' FANCY FURS! -AT — FAKEIBA'S JOHN D -i Having secured the services of Mr. H. Zoclie, one of the b*af Madtfre to be Tetrad itt the State, we are prepared to furnMD to PittstoB, May l»t 1884. Old Established KUR Manufcttory, No 718 ARCH STREET, above 7th, PHILADELPHIA. A. C. THOHMOX. E.*. VUllUt*. rpHOHPSON & WILLIAMS, REAL ESTATE AGEKTS, LAND BROKERS a.to GENERAL OOSVEYANOEitS, Have now in Store of my own Importation and Manufacture, one of the largest and most beautiful selections of ' .!• it) BANKS, INSURANCE COM PAH IBS, S90K] Mil l6tt1 o| )c FANCY FUR8, MERCHANTS, MAN PACStJRSRB' COAL OPERATORS, HOTELS, An Audacious Scamp.—A.Connecticut 1'ankee took lotlgiogs at the Lyme betel latei/.-; Heidi- \ J - rscted that be be called at eight o'clock in UD%f .„c morning, but stole away before that hour, without Cettling his bills, rfa landlord folio we dand overtook hltn, seizing bis baggage fct security, and leitiag the eulprH'Cfet TfeerehpoWWe **■ rascal entered * eomplaint again* th« Uwttord i*~ I for stealing his h»J?gaga- Before reepondu* to D.u the summons, the hotel keeper opeoed tha carpet-bag, and was astonished to find in it hif oirn overcoat which, tho lodger had stolen. , -ir. ' ' ' * - *— - a! £ ' Mai*Street,Pitta ton,Pa, ""'V k Will attend to the purchase jwd sale of Hooses, D ota, Farm*, fhnb*t andCoal lfctuls, also-rent balldng», collect monfjf 1 -i new. whiC*tfcjr *U T9**om* ble wiu m — ; —, ■  for Ladies' ind Children's Wear in the City. Also, a fine assortment of Uenfs KurGio'ves and CoTlaT*: I am enabled to Cii»poae of mj goods nt T97WWable prices, and I would therefore solicit a call from my friends of Luierne county and vicinity. Remember the Name, Number and Str^rt! eren Pitta ton ,M*rcU 1. isii., OEL BR EN TON, Tke chief feature of this beautiful valley is tbevast beds of the purest anthracite coal, exlending its entire length and width, from Carben dale to Nanticoke. On th e tMet aWl-ifc the foot of the mountains these veins crop out—the lower strata showing themselves higher up than thoae which lie nearer tl}a surface of tjhe valley. The inean depth of the desirable strata, if, shaft* are sunk about equi-diatant from either ikk+ot hills, is from four to five hundred feet- It is perfect! J fa# as striking ifaaVUcot// earned, to sink a shaft anywhere within the limit* of the coal basin; the Aity choioe of situation being wheje it it most convenient to erect the necessary- shutes and matfhineryV or where the least boring it required to reach the v*ii«i Everywhere, .underneath. ypu is co*l.; and if they VoBtihire wkrkiig srtrt*  rate, in one or two generations they will have Jwred this beautiful countrytg full of boles as Mttchen cullender. The coal lies in strata of v«ioqs tiiiokttesdes, saidwicfawd in b lsyers of brittle slate and soft crumbling shale. This, together with of jujd. roek sometime* found betwWn'tfie* velds of toil, is often several hundred feet in its aggregate thickness. Talking all the veins, there is about sixty feetioi available coal wnderlyitig the entire valley—enough to supply as many succeeding generations at will require it, until newer discoveries and invention* shall beVo rendered coal fires as rare as are ncfe the back-logs and fire-places of traditional memory. Id former time* the market value of coal • was ocoa&iopuUy affected by a rise ia the price of labor,. »s dictated by Uie unions among miners ami workman. The* occasional advances in wagei aad the frequent strikes and "turnoute* were made fovd OM ef by heavy coalspeculators, who would supply themselves in advance* fq trustworthy infermatien of- au intended demonstration, and then buy the market at tjj.e first intimation of acessation of work atthemineB- This is a thing of the'past, however, ahctlmtlTttleefcance fcr speculations will be offered for the next year, at least. As 'ti6ne of the refnee are prfyinfc,' almost any pretext would be aeeaptei) m a reason for discharging their hands and closing up for a time.; A bo nevolent desire to avert the fearful sutFeriug and starvation that would inevitably follow the disLllssal of so mauy thousand workmen at the present season, and the difficulty of getting an equally experienced and efficient body of men together when operations are actively resumed, are considerations strong etic ugh to induce a present sacrifice on the part of the employers. The wprknten who ar* intelligenteaough to appreciate the position in which they atand, are Very qtiiet on the ?ub,jeflt of Wftges, and accept what is now given them, with gratitade. Very little remains of the troublesome and ungovernable spirit they once manifested; for they know that at the first intimation of any difficulty the managers would be only too glad to unite on a "look out," aud that the consequences to them would be distressing in the extreme. The utmost generosity has characterized the dealings of the companies with their workmen, and it is to be hoped the recipients of these favors will remember them when better times shall have lendered them more independent. D Will PLAIN, ORNI MENTAL, HOUSE, No 718 Arch street, above 7th, south side, Phil's. 4V I have no Partner, nor connection with anjr other Stent; ill Philadelphia, f rUjla. October 3, '07-tin-Webster. and others, with -tfiOOil OKIflfil BLANK BOOKS '.rtfyrted that, sue ilar t erf as had heen dWaovercd N p. S X jEr U PAI-NIS R . ■'**' i«5lliTOwW UltM G.Y-1 of. every description, on short notice, bound in any style desired, la the most substantial manaer, at r6«- aenabie prices. : )fa«azlnes bound, and old. books-retboond, at Wew Tort prices. in Wales, and still more recently in New England ; but tili Aer of these-repaid tha working, as tho coal was what is geologically known as semi-biturnfftous, and of a very soft, brittle and Inferior quality. The limited surfice area o* the anthracite or herd coal* beds, therefore, yeryrter it far more easy for capitalists to control and they have no idea of losing tHe opportunity. How they will use the powar remains to he teen; but it it hnrdly reasonable to suppoee that they will exomplify a larger proportion of tho almost forgottett virtues of honesty and' iibsrality -than similar monopolies feave done and are now doing- pur, Pas' experiences in this respect have not'bein very satisfactory.Main StTeet, racmui, I e. w. nun. JJEAL ESTATE! praraTOK May still bo found at his Old Stoad, next to Dr. A. Ka&PP'" Iwug Store, where he iMk » foil aupply of WAiLPAPERS or PRICES HEAP & SPBATT, advi / -j,.; - . ~ ni*;f ■ " Mr Dalquter," said.a fond and affectionate mother, as she gave the parting lctss to her"'*'' child, who was leaving the home of her cWMhood, to go among strangers as a t«ac%er*(— ) - Virtue be thy prioeleae jewel; Truth, thy it m 11 rm' triand; Piety, .thy d«DCy coiuuele*; MfDd- ,.T. estv, thy bosom companion; Kindess, a welcome visitor, and Neatness, tin everyday associate.— With such friends to advise and guide, thy path through life.will be strewed wvth an^gvet*." JON&S, and returned without unnecessary delay. JuneBkMn* -'■% 8. & U.BtM* GENERAL REAL ESTATE AN0 COLLECTING AGENTS AND CONVEYANCERS, ARCHI9U8C! ANB BUHiDER, Office with George B. Kalp, Esq, which he will sell at ike lowest rates at which they can be afforded. PAINTING, PAPER-HANGING, GRAINING, C *LAZI?»G XKD FICTtntE FRAMING, D done at start uotiee and on reasonable term*. A full •jppiy of PAINTS, OILS, GLASS,PAINT-BRUSHES, Ac. and all other articKsMoftring to the trade constantly on hand. f- * We aim to please, aiid «r« willing to rely upon the we have done for recommendation. Plttston, April 28, '6T." "V * J. B. M O Y A L ! ARRITT'S TIN SHQP! One DOot South of1 fWan'a Coal Co.'s Offlce, riTTSTOK, PA- Having on hand a lull assortment of STOVES OF ALL KINDS 1 Such as Cooking, Heating, Gas Burning and .Parlor Stoves, the wttonWonef Us Public jis respectfully called lo fhefftct that ImS; will sell, them as cheap as they can V purchased elsewhere. He keeps on hand a LARGE STOCK OF TJN-W4R& All made up by experienced workmen and war» ranted to give satisfaction. • T • Office yp the-Jtarine, nefir JPenn'wCoal Co.1* Office, East side of Main St _, PiTTSTOS, FEN N'Av NO. 10, PUBLIC WILKES BARRB, PA. Any orders left with Mr. E. R. Williams, Pittston, will be promptly attended Uk A. J. Oet.lt, 1 «Nmi53A s'i'ATS'I J a: Will sell or purctias»IkjQ»«i, Farms and Coal Lomfe, procure money on Mortgage, Lease property, collect Rents or other debts, ana attend promptly to aft business omraected with their office. • J. J. MBRBIAM'S STUDIO, At Mnfcr'l Pliotojreph Rooms. Special attention given to the examination of titles. i f QUO R % . I 1' NO* 7, OT 0. W. SPRATT, Attobskt at Law. ..The Delaware a«4 Hmdson Capel Company, a corporation that Commenced mining and spec ulating in coal some forty years ago, is the oldest and probably the wealthiast, erf these now operating in the valley. Possessing excellent facilities for transplanting ooal direct to New York over their burn canal) this cdtttpstiy purchased land and opened mines in tho vicinity ofCarbondale, the upper extremity of the basin and the nearest point to the terminus of their enna). next in site and importance is the Pennsylvania Coal Company, which also ships its coal northward over the Delaware and Hudson Cabal. Tha mines of this company are in the Pittston district, and their improvements including a gravity road of some 40 miles in length, are very extensive and valuable. The Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, whose wonderful gravity road lie just back of Msuoh Chunk, and the Lackawanna Coal Company, arc also very important and wealthy corporations. South and west of this, through the Wyoming and Nanticoke district, are innumerable smaller oompaniet, the principal of which, until recently, was the celebrated Baltimore Company, whose coal has always been considered superior in quality and value to any other. These smaller mines lie on both sides of the Susquehanna River for some 50 miles, and represent an initnensc aggregate capital—from $300,000 lo $500,000 being the first cost of a shaft and the machinery uecessary to work it But few of all these are moro than paying current expanses, and some are even losing money. tfhe history of the anthracite coal trade during the phst Jive or six years has been that of nearly every mercantile and manufacturing business that was not killed at the commencement of tho war. Tempted by large profi ts and the excitement of trade under sneh an abnormal impetus, hundreds of capitalists formed themselves into companies in New .York, Boston, and other financial tenters, and commenced extensive mining operations, without a due regard for the reaction that must inevitably fol- I low. As a consequence, the trade was choked by an orer supply, and at the termination of the war, manv of the companies who bad operated so recklessly, suddenly found themselves stranded, though still perfectly solvent, on the immense heaps of coal they had themselves ex- To attract customers, Fume has put up an electric clock in his shop, and is terribly annuycd by boya running to inquire the time of day. The other evening, as we were buying a cigar, a Iktle shaver came in with the usual: " Please, sir, tell me what time it is *" '• Why, I tok! the time iret a minote ago,* said the astonished tobacconist. g AMU EL J. BARBER, CABINET AND LIF E-SIZK PORTRAITS Painted in Oil Colors. Also copies made fr'im Daguerre otvpes, Ambrotypes or Card Pictures any size desired, in'd rainted in Oil tr ttiter C*i»rt tr rt-fmU4 wit* India Ink. Pitts ton, Sept.«, lWfi.—ly JJo DO U G A L L'S CENTAL BOOK AND MUSIC STORE ! OPPOSITE COOPER'S HALL, KEYSTONE MARBLE YARD. HQMOWrWiRKI Such ss POTS and KETTLES, GOAL SCUTTLES, also LANTERNS, KEROSENE LAMPS, KEROSENE OIL, REFLECTORS, "MINERS' LAMPS, And every other article belonging to a first class Shop. Keeps constantly on hand « good assortment ol Books, Music, and' Stationery of all kinds. Sculptor, and Dealer in pASSAGETOANDFROM FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC MARBLE, " Yes, sir," replied the lad, " but this ia for another woman." SLATES, ,, PENCILS, PAPER, SCHOOL BOOKS, • BLANK BOOKS. MEMORANDUMS, 4c. GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND, By Steamship and Bailing Packet, at Seduced Bates, Tomb Stones, Mantels, Window Caps and Sill*. Tub Devil's Pack Horse.—At an inquiry meeting, some time since, a young man said, u I have been the devil's pack horse long enough, lie has used me to carry about the faults of professing Christians. It is tune now to think of my own sins." OnjMjsite the Bank, TAPSCOTT BROTHERS * CO., P1TTST0X, LUZERNE CO., PA. Notwithstanding the fact Uurt coal was discovered here some 69 yean ago by those who knew and proclaimed its vahie as a fuel, K 1b only within the last few years that the attcntiou of outside capitalists has bean called to its and any considerable amount of oipkal invested iu mining operations. The anecdotes told those who were mainly instrumental in introducing it into general use are ▼ery entertaining. Ono of these was the Hen. Charles Miner, the venerable historian of Wyoming, from whom your correspondent, Beveral years sge, lieard many amusing stories of his own experience as a cosj operator. One or two Raines were opened by the Lehigh Coal Company ss early as 1806, but, owing to the prevailing distrust of any such stony fuel among all classes of society, it was found unprofitable to work it. A Mr. Allen, who attempted its - first introduction into Philadelphia, narrowly escaped prosecution for swindling those who hpid vainly attempted to bum tho 5if Wood stovtes. About the same tittie an attempt was made to in a. wire-mill at Schuylkill Fall®. Two wagon load s were piled Into the furnace, and the fire kindled; but all tho men in the mill conld not poke it into a heat. Disgusted at tho failure, the workmen shut up the and away. Accidentally returning a few minutes after, one of.the operatives was astonished to find the furnace at a white heat and blazing op to the very top of the chimnoy. The "let ting alone" process was subsequently repeated witli equally satisfactory results. When the utility of coal came to bo recognised, however, it Was found profitable to mine it, and considerable capital was invested by the residents of the locality in mining operations. When once 86 South St., and 23 Broadway, The business will receive carefull attention, and every additioa will be promptly made to the stock which the wants of the community may cull for. The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited. Pittston, April 18,1887. JOBBING Attended to with promptness,sndin the best manner. The undersigned will undertake to make any kind ot work in his bne, and in as good and durable a manner ii the same can be done by any establishment in Lucerne County. NEW YORK, jvagle forge Continue to issue Passage Ticket*. available for twelve Months, from LONDOfi, LIVERPOOL, or QUEENSTOWN, and DRAFTS, payable OB demand, for any amount from £1 and upwards. MICHAEL W. MORRIS, Agent, Pittston Pa. AND BOILER WORKS. A Child's Thought.—A little girl was one night under the starry sky, intently meditating upon the glories of the heavens. At last, looking up to the sky she said: " Father, I have been thinking if the wrong side of heaven is so beautiful, what will the light side be?" r£10 AND FROM THE DEPOT! WILLIAM HUNT Cfc SONS, Particular attention paid to FURNACE WORK. Give me a trial. T. S. BARRITT Pittston. Jan.4, 1866. From all the above facts, It will be seen that the coal trade Is hardly profitable at present to those engaged in it. Our national characteristic, an impatience of that delay so often necessary in the accomplishment of great results, is likely to affect the value of coal stock somewhat, during the coming Winter. As I said before, many individual stockholders and, in some instances, eutiro companies will grow weary of waiting, and contemplate withdrawing from such a tedious and apparently doubtful investment. There will be no lack of buyers, and I can safely predict a lively competition among the jobbers for such stock as finds its way into the market. The only parties likely to suffer by such transactions, are those who sell— which can be demonstrated with bat few arguments. The anthracite coal beds are very limited in extent, and comparatively few acres of available mining land remain for sale. In a few years—probahly two or three at the furthest —even these csnnot be obtained; and once out of the ring, no reasonable amount of money can ever purchase admission again. The principal companies will have absorbed fbe entire tnade into their own hands, and will be making what the Hoosicrs would call their "everlasting pile," while the unfortunate stockholders who sacrificed their interests, will be mourning over lost opportunities. This has been the history of numberless enterprises of a similar character and will continue to be until capitalists are less Feb. 28. '67—iy. The undersigned, having purchased of Mr. Joseph Hilcman the Omnibus Line to the depot would respectfally say to tbe public that he will continue to ran to all the trains, and cjary passengers and baggage at tbe same rates. No efforts will be spared toaccommodate tbe public and to give all entire satisfaction. HART PHILLIPS. PITTSTON, FA N (f CD () D S ! 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 sises, in large or small quantities, always on hand. Boilers made to order and old ones repaired, at shortest notice, nnd BlacksmUh's Woak of every description promptly done. CaA paid for Wrought Iron Scrap. £6 June 67J HERE! LOOK HERE ! ! 7 THE PEOPLE C S I D E R E D 1 ■ ving just returned from N E W "I resort to wine to stimulate my wits," sai a young spendthrift to an old one.1' he hen The with one of the most exten- ive stoeL; .. rciiandiae ever offered to the ©ople of Luzorn* County, would respectfally nnnuncein a tew words,to their friends and the ublic in general, that their purchases hare jen made with a view to the wants of tha dqo\e. the miner and laborer, as wall as the clean •»nded gentleman, or fair lady. Go4wi.es and -ovisions, flour and feed in large supplies at*vs on hand. L I V E R Y J ESTABLISHMENT I \ "Ah," replied the veteran, " that is the way began, but now I have to resort to my witst D get my wine." Good .horses and rigs to hire to careful an® responsible persona. All orders left at Eagle Hotel or Bttler House will be promptly attended to. H. P. Pittston, June 8j.18ft5.-tf. JOB PRINTING, The undersigned has opened, in the Store Booms recently occupied by Mrs. UrUAoK, ou the west eide of the Ravine, a fUIl assortment of PAPERS, WINDOW SHADES, BLANK BOOK MANUFACTORY, PAPER RULING AND BUOK BINDING. Tus " game of life" is very auich like a gamo of cards. Time deal-, death cata, and everybody is waiting tor the last trump. AND, HOWELL & CO. To meet the increased demand of thebusiness community, I have made extensive additions to •ny Job Office, and by an increased force of ftrst;lass workmen,! will be at all times ready to do all kinds of PLAIN and FANCY JOB PRINTING at onceand vritk the grcuttut potsiblzdispgtch. RULING to any pattern neatly executed. BOOKBINDINGin any.sty ledonoonshoft notice BLANK BOOKS of all kinds, froma $15 Ledger, Bar-Book or Docket to a 5 cent Passbook, constantly on band. STATIONERY in great variety for sale at reasonable priceB. PRINTING, WRAPPING and WRITING PAPERS of every description, tor salq, ROBERT BAUR, Main Street, 2d door below the Square. Wilkes-Barre, March 16,1865. law k momillan. Odd Fellows' Block, North Side. Pittston, Dec. 29, 1804. PICTURE FRAMING AND PICTURES, (SUCCESSORS TO SMITH BROS.) LOOKING GLASSES, " Does your father have a wry face ?" asked a little of an older brother. " "So, Johnny; his is an. Old Bourbon face," the observing youth replied. " f CELEBRATED XX dt XXXX ALES, and all other goods pertaining to the trade. A fall TEW MILLINERY AND UNRIVALLED CREAM ALES, Stock of FANCY STORE! " No.nb but the brave deserve tfee fair," and none but the brave oan live with some of them. MANUFACTURED FftQM THE BEST OF ■PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, djoining D. Lamb's Boot and Shoe Store. MALT ND HOI'S. Families can be supplied with a Puro Healthy and Nutritious beverage. constantly on hand, and AINTING, TAPES HANGING, GLAZING, . AND GRAINING, RS D. LAMB, having recently opened a desirable ntock of Millinery and Fancy floods, Invite? the ntionofthe ladies to the same. Her stock com- Xe mas oan leave a better legacy to the world than a well educated filkmily. i——L—— XX C$• XXXX PORTER, iNNETS, RIBBONS. HATS, FLOWERS, hers, Laces, Hoods, Silks, Velvets, Doll Hats for children, and a variety of other goods, all or h will be sold at reasonable rates. Millinery work kinds executed in the best and most approved ler. Please call and examine cur stock. 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 onr stock, and test onr ability to give satisfaction. B. SHARKEY Pittston, April 18, "«T. MINERAL WATER, SODA WATER, SARSA- PARILI.A, 4c. After successfully popping the question, the next thing is to question the pop. BOTTLED ALE AND PORTER, UNION BREWERY, Any person can wear furs. —They are selling Ladles' English Cony Furs for H-W a Set, at I CHAH. T. sNYDER * CO.*8, Dec. 6-3t 3 Doors below the Express Office. SECURE YOUR CHRISTMAS Presents at CHAfl. T. BNYDEK * CO.'B. stoa, Oct 18, IMB^-tf March 28, '67—tt] Pittston, Pa. need ef much brains. He who has to deal with a blockhead, Lath