Pittston Gazette and Susquehanna Anthracite Journal

              THE PITTSTON GAZETTE | f'T ft Uu m siMinimi Annucm jmhal a SMIi) JlcM)iojifr- (®ftiiiftb In P.tms, litrrntart, $olitira, fjit Jflmnntilt, Joining, ftltrjjiinmi!, nnit 3ntrrt0ta of Countnj, Snstrnrtiou, Stnrammrt, fct. )~$tj Hirljarf K fillip®. VOLUME 2.--N UMBER 10. PITTSTON, PENNA., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1851. WHOLE NUMBER 62. THE GOOD OLD PLOW A COQUETTE'S KISS. Butcher's Tarns. Insurance and the Fire Annihilator. "In Time of Peace Prepare for War." A young lady of wealihy parentage, a fledgling from one of our fashionable boar, ding schools, a type of modern elcgance, was recently united by the silken tieTof matrimuny to a gem of a beau. The mammas and papas on both.sides being surrounded by all the oonoorrtttnnta 'of luxury, and th(|many agreeable little par. aphcrnulia bespeaking the possession of "the dust," determined to get \ fine "estaUishmont" for the young couple, and, accordingly, they were "fi?ed" in a mansion out Walnut street, on "th? West Eud." {POTSHOT jASICTTO, THJEJ DR. J. B. CRAWFORD Respectfully tenders hi« professional services to the people of Wyoming and vicinity. Offlce lu Tumjwraucc House, Wyoming To. August I, l§51-ly ■'i.ovc D Ihc mintrcHs uf tin all.11 Billy II , was ono of the most notorious butchers of truth in the abstract, that ever lived. If the truth answered the purpose best, and a lie would do him a positive injury, it scorned he would tell a lie in preference to the truth, at any time and on any occasion. In this respect he was indeed an anomally. If a man told a big yarn in Billy's hearing, he was sure to be beaten—Billy had always something moro wonderful to relate. Thn following communication is endorsed by the New York Commercial Advertiser, as coming from a capitalist, and one of the shrewdest business men in New York, who is also a holder of insurance siock to no inconsiderable amount, and a large owner of real estate : Lot them Btvig who may, of the battle fray, Ami the deeds that have long since pawed; Let them chant In praise of tho tar whom; days Arc spent on tho occan vnai ; 1 would render to theao all the worship yon ploase, I would honor them oven now ; But I'd give far more from my heart's fUll atone To the cauae of tbo good old plow. "How smooth the surfaco of the river is this evening ! Surely the current is gentle enough to tempt even the timid Mary to venture a sail,'' said I half ironically. "Gomo, hero is n bout, let us cross over and spend an hour with the Misses II  Printed and puw hkd weekly by o. ML Uicliurt 8 II. S. I*lUlHp«, EVERTS 8 CURTISS, Office West side nt Main Street, second ShDrDi of Ike " Lung Store" of Wisncr if' Wood. WHOLESALE DEALERS IN FISH, FRUIT, OILS 8 PROVISIONS, The "Gazette" is pubffrtlicci every Friday, at Two Dom.ahs per annum. Two Dom.ahs and PirTT D CeVts will be charged if not paid within tlio year. No paper will be discontigped until all arrearages arc paL. Advertisements are inserted eonepicuously at One Doi.hu per square of fourteen line* for I three insertions; and Twentt-five Cents ad* ditional for every subsequent insertion. A liberal deduction to those who adverse for six months or the whole year. Job Work.—We have connccted with our establishment a well selected assortment ot Job Type, which will enable us to execute, in the neatest stylo, every variety of printing. Being practical printers ourselves, we can afford to do work on as reasonable terms as any other office in the county. AH letters and communications addreesed to the Gaztile must be post paid, and endorsed by a responsible name, to receive attention. No. 248, Fulton Street, near Washington Market, New York. and Produce and Commission Merchants, "But it may be dark before we return, end then—" sho hesitated. Gentlemen : I am a holder of Insurance Stocks to no inconsiderable amount in this city, and am much interested in property of various kinds, all deeply affected by such a contingency as that of a conflagration. Of course, therefore, I have not been an inattentive observer of the progress of Phillips' Fire Annihilator in this country, and of course I have been questioned, particularly in Wall street, over and over again, about the probable effect that the general use of the "Annihilator" would exer. cise upon tho stocks of our insurance com- VVall Street,Monday, Sept. 20, '51 Loi them laud the notes that in music floats, Through the bright a«d glittering halls; While the amarpus twril of the hair's bright curl, Hound Uie shoulder of beauty fulls ; But dearer to me Is tho song from tho tree, And tho rich and blossoming bough ; Oh those are tho sweets which the rustic greets, As he follows tho good old plow. "Then we will return by the bridge," snid I. "It is a delightful evening, and the last too thut I shall spend in your pleasant village for the present, so let us enjoy it." C. 8 E. would call the attention of merchants of Northern Pennsylvania to their oitensivc stock of KUh, Fruit, Oils anil Provisions, which they will sell upon as favorable terms US any house in New York city. SAM!,. P. KTKUTi, ) . citas. o..ctinr!s8, j Billy's neighbor Judge J , had many o bout with him, spinning yarns, but invariably had come out second best although ho had an exuberant imagination, and his reputation for veracity was not the very best A few days after this, a school companion of our heroine called upon her, and was surprised to find so many servants about the house. * She made no reply, but placing her hand in mine permitted mo to seat her in the boat. A lew strokes of the oor and we gained the centro of the river. The dwel. ling of the Misses H was situated somo distance below, and yielding ourselves to the current we flouted slowly down. March 28, 1851-ly Full raoiiy there be thnt we dolly see, With ft Bclfluh and hollo# pride, Who the plowmen's lot In his humble cot, With ft scornful look deride; Hut I'd rather t8ko ud u hearty shftkc From his hand, thun to wealth I'd bow, For the honest grasp hand's rough clasp, Has stood by the good old plow. All honor be thon to theee grny old men, When i»t last they ftre lDowed with toil, Thuir warfare then o'er, they battle no mono, For they've conquered the stubborn soil. And the chaplet each wears in his silver huirr. And ne'er shall the victor's brow Willi a laurel crown to the grave go down, I.Ike the sons of the good old plow. GEO. W. BRAINERD 8 Oo. "Why, Mary," said she, "what, in the n»meof sense' have you so many people about you for ?" On one occasion the Judge was riding Dast Bill's farm when Billy hailed him and inquired if ho didn't want to buy a quarter of fine beef, as ho had just killed a very extra fine steer. 103 Murray, near West Street, New York- Geo. W. Bhainkhd, dayid beldf.n. [Aug. 2, 1850.--ly». "Oh !" replied Madam, "we havn't any more than we want. There ,is but one cook, ono chambermaid, two housegirls, one house keeper, and—a childnurse. I'm sure there are not too many I" 4 "Ha ! ha ! " said her friend, "what do you want with a child-nurse ? Oh ! that is too funny." Report hod assigned to Mary W——— the unenviable reputation of a heartless ecquette. The village gossija would recount her olinoHt numberless Conquests, fcspeciully among the students of the neighboring college. Many a fascinated under, graduate had thought more of her than his studies, and received for his trouble a coquelte'p smiles and his tutor's frowns.— Mary was indeed beautiful, and full of that graceful lightheortedness, which more even panics. FAIRBANKS PREMIUM SCALES, L. W. CRAWFORD, Aar.sr, Pittston Hardware Store. Tho Judge inquired if he was very good. Billy answered thaV ho was as fat as a whale. Somo of oifV stockholders, in fact, seem quite alarmed upon this subject. Jiut why ? 1 cannot participate in their apprehensions. And the reason is simple as well as obvious. Supposing Phillips'Fire Annihilator to accomplish all it proposes —supposing it capable of extinguishing a fire at its inception, and thus putting out of the cutegory tlie ohance, in luture, of any great destruction of property by the flames —supposing all this and, (as Hon. Elisha Whittlesey observes,) "if human testimony can be relied upon," tha supposition is quite legitimate, what must be the immediate eflect ? A reduction of the rales ej insurance 1 Granted. That is inevitable. Hut does it follow that the profits of the underwriters must be reduced in proportion ? Will not the diminution in the losses of the Insurance Companies handsomely afford a reduction so calculated to benefit the pub lie 7 And will not the reduction of the rates of insurance increase the demand for insurance—just us the reduction in the price of newspapers has multiplied tenfold the readers of newspapers, and just as the reduction in the cost of travel has made it difficult to find one man contcnt to remain forever by his own fireside. Will not thousands insure at a reduced rale of insurance who cannot afford to, or do not insure ut present prices, just as thousands now write letters every day, under the cheap postage system, who rarely ventured upon a correspondence when postage ran so high ? pDif' —- .. ■:-— —•———  Business Cards, etc. JAMKS J, SELFRIDGE 8 CO FISH, PRO DJJ C E , "About middling (at, I suppoao," said the Judge, N. B.—Sold at manufacture™ prices and warranted to be correct. [Aug. 2, 1850.—tf. l8MfifS a® 80M3 "I ralher gurss you would think so if you but knew how much tallow we got ont of him. Why, Judge, we got three hundred and twenty pounds to a fraetion. "Well, we havn't any immediate use for her ; but then, when we were married, Charles said that we would want one, and you know its not always best to leave things be until the last moment." ANII GENERAL eOMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 67 North Wharves, FROTHINGHAM, NEWELL 8 00. AT WHOLESALE* Yankee Bilsbee In Lcndon (T.ato W. M. Newell 8 Co.) HAVF, talen the Capacious Store NiD. 57 BrnnAwau, where they will keep.an entonsive HtocC of ROOTS and SHOES of the best style and quality, which they oftcr on favorable terms. Merchants of the Wyoming Valley arc particularly invited to call and examine ourstoci. New York, .January 1, 1851.—tf. "Yankee Silsbee," now on n professional tour in England, has commcnetd writing a series of letters liomo, to the Detroit Dai ly Advertiser.—His first letter is capital. We make an extract from it;— than beauty bewitches one, but which is so often, alas! found united with heurtless coquetry. At first I was led to believe that what seemed the general opinion was true. Hut I socn thought otherwise. I could not but believe that .1 form so lovely enshrined n heart,—a heart, too, susceptible of the purest and holiest passion tliot mortuls know. My classmates, however, only smiled and shock their heads at what they called my infatuation. Liut 1 had noted her actions for some time closely, and in a measure unobserved. The more I saw the motto was 1 convinced that Mary had yet to love, and that when she did it would lDe with a fervor of which few are capable. Meantime our slight acquaintance gradual. !y became intimacy, and it was said by the vitlr.ge goss:ps that I would soon be added to the catalogue of her victims. Thus the time, passed by until the period for my departure had arrived, and on leaving my room on the last evening of mv stay, I de. tC rmined to know if she was the heartless being so generally considered, or it she was capable of loving and of being loved. Now, the Judge thought this to bo rather a tough yarn, but he felt more inclined to beat ISilly at his own game than to express any doubt about his veracity. " This was a pretty considerable steer, but not a patchin'to one 1 had a few years ago. He weighed nett over two thousand pounds, and he turned out four hundred arid ten and a half pounds of tallow as near as I can recollect." BKIOW VIM UTRtET, Villi.ADET.PIUA, ♦•MSTAHTI.Y ON IIAMP AH ANUOllTMl£KT Of Mil ED 4t PICKLED FISH, fcc., vla VMkcrcl, CwllMi, Vslnuni, Ml"" ''i'l't 5 '*?. F!,a,| Fork, 8beulder\ IL rrinir, l.nrd, Clieeso, Ico. Philadelphia, May 30, 1851—6m* An Amusing Scene "Came off'' in our Post Office on Saturday. A "green-horn" inquired for and got a letter—paid five cents—and was about departing, when he discovered, as fie thought, that it had been pre-paid. "Aft" faith, Mr. Taylor, what are ye altherchar. gin, for a letthcr marked 'paid V " interrogated our friend, rather indignantly.— "We are not in the habit of making suC5h charges," replied our worthy officiary, "and I am inclined to think if you look again you'll find yourself mistaken."— "Mint a kin, indade, an' isn't 'Pa.' marltsH- "Well, I've been in London over a week, and have made good my time. I'vo liot stood with my hands in my pockets wondering tvhere I should go, or who I should go with, as some of the Yankees no. I bolted off "slap bang." First, I went to the Exhibition, of course, whore everybody goes the first thing, and la ! sijch a stupen. dous pile of glass the world never saw. It looks like an overgrown and 1 believo that will be its ultoriof use nt the close of the prespn! affair. As to Hie contents of the building, 1 can't begin to Jell you what my eye brings in at one little glance—such a medley of statuary and tut. ins, fabrics and feathers, (pearls and petticoats, machinery and mobs, silver and sand n icks, all mixed up like pickles in a jur. ♦ HOLLINGHE AD, WHITE A Oo. EAGLE HOTEL. GEOllGE LAZARUS, PITTSTON, PA. IJilly was taken all aback for an instant, but recollecting himsetf, he confessed that this was the largest animal of the ox kind he had ever heard of except one that he once sold in the Philadelphia market. Wines ami Liquors, No 77 North Water street, and 33 North Wharves, Philadelphia. AND DKAI.Kns IN Aug. 2, 1H50. THEODORE VON DER LIFFE, House, Sign and Ornamental Painter. 118. M. HOI.UNfiSHEAn, rrTKR SI PES. Pint Street, Pittston, Pa. Aug. '2, 1850. " This," said Billy, "was the largest animal of the ox kind he had ever heard tell of. lie was an elephant in his proportions—something on the Mastadon order. When we got him in the city, his giganticdimensions struck every one with amazement. It was almost Christmas time, and he was bought by a butcher for Christmas beef. On the day before he was slaughtered, he was paraded through the streets, decorated with flowers and gny colored ribbons, followed by an immense crowd. Well he was slaughtered, and he weighed, nett twenty-seven hundred pounds ! And how much tallow do you think wo got out of him V' The Judge thought such an animal would turn out considerable more than a good deal. Me, however, told Billy he vvould'nt hazard an opinion by guessing at the amount. Feb. 7, 1851 VII. C. WHITE on the corner, with the big seal of the State surroundin' it, as plain as ink can make it V After some difficulty, Mr. T. succeeded in making him fully comprehend the true signification of the abreviation.—Minersville Bulletin. PEROT, HOFFMAN »V Co , O. R. GORMAN, M. D. EOR WARDING* COMMI8ION MERCHANTS No. 41, North Wharves, and 83 North, Water Street, below Race St. Respectfully tenders his Professional services to the citizens of PittBton and vicinity. Office nearly opposite the Post OJfice, Pittston Au?.a,lH50. ly. PHILADELPHIA Dr. G. UNDERWOOD, OJfice in the Building of L. W. Crawford's IhiriLWare Store, Pittston, Pa. A»;. 8, 1850. ly. To Visitors. Rcferencos, The American department don't quite come up to the chalk, but as the Tnv s newspaper said some time ago, a nation with a continent in its pocket can afford to be independent. We've got lots of slick things here for all the talk and bluster, for John Bull loves to turn up his msD, and let him do it, he'll turn it up so fur one of these days that ho won't get it down in a ROLES ro BE OBSERVED IN AN EDITOb's SANC- Wvsorr CV Co., Pittston, Fishf.h 8 Bogakdus, Wilfeesharre. Franklin Platt 8 Co., Philadelphia, Jan. 31, 1851.—ly» 1. Come in at all times ; what business has he to bo private ? 2. Take his papers with perfect freedom —what use can he have for them ? TUM For once her usual vivacity had deserted her, and our wolk on this evening was, unl ke the many which proceeded it, al- It seems to me, therefore, that the Anniliilatorcan have none but a beneficial effect upon iusuranco stock as well as upon real estate. Properly of all kinds must enhance in value in proportion as it is exempted from the common perils of its nature, and in proportion to the cheapness With which that exemption can be purchrsed. Real estate, rendered more secure by the Annihilator, and the consequent facility with which it can be insured, will bo worth more to its owners and the public ; and the insurance offices, profiting by the diminished avorage of destruction, as well ns by the increased application for a popular because cheap system of insurance, will make greater dividends with less risk. O. F. BOWMAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW. ui d Real Estnte Agent. Office on Main Street, posite the Foundry, Pittston, Pa. Aug. "2, 1850.—ly. a silent one, JoIiiisoii, Well* dt Co., MANUFACTURERS '■We return by the bndge, do we 1" she inquired, as wo left the Mis?es II . 3. If you bring in a long communication, just "to fill up his paper," insist on reading and discussing it. Why shouldn't he bo glad to spend an hour in listening 1 4. If you see his exchanges piled upon his table, seize and scatter them. What business has he to be particular ? 5. If you find his chair vacant at aity time, sit in it. Why should he wish to keep his stationery and scissors from bis visitors ? ARD WHOLESALE DEALERS IS BOOTS, WELDING P. DENNIS, M. D. Office at J. D. Foreman's Hotel, hurry "If you prefer it. The distance is considerable, however; perhaps it will be too fatiguing." earns am© iLSftirmB, No. 35 Courtlandt Street, (First door abort the Merchant!,' Hot ft.) I1MKI W. JOHNSON, ) J *• BFNWKTT, III. n. k. $ N. YORK. \ c. r. pierso*. January 21, 1851. 'T- riTTSTON, PA Among other distinguished places I have visited , was the Tower, the grrat Tow er where Anne Boleyn and several oilier wi. e people were affectionately invited to leave their heads, and which thev did much against their wills, although I suppose they made their wills before they went. I'e gloomy, sombre whlls, called up a flood of golden recollections of the days, of Queen Bess and her sister Mary. August 1C, 1850.—tf. "Oh, no; I like a long walk sometimes." " Well," replied Billy, triumphantly, " We got from that steer four hundred and seventy five ponnds of tallow—nnd darn every button on my old coat,"if we didn't got two hundred pounds of the very best beeswax, besides !" J. BOWKLEY 4 BEYEA, Coal Merchants, A few vain attcmp:s ut conversation and we again walked on in silence. Wo had nearly reached our home when she hesitatingly inquired— Offici Corner of Main and Hail Jload St reck, PiTTiTuN, Luzehne County, Pa. Angust l(i, 1850. —tf. "Muy I ask you a question." "Yes, two if you wish," I replied, somewhat piqued at her previous rcservo. "Who is Ellen 0 ?" "A cousin of mine, and a pretty one 6. If you can't get that chair, though there are a dozen others in the sanctum, be sure to sit on a table, and put your feet on another. If you can't practice snoh freedom in an editor's room where can you do it? EXCHANGE HOTEL, The shrill note that the Judge let off as he rode away, would have drowned the sound of a steam whistle. He let Billy have his own way after that. INDEMNITY Then old Clarence, too, who tumbled into a butt of his favorite Malmsey, and there "kicked the bucket." We can't say whether the Duke was drunk, although it must be confessed that when he died he was very much in liquor. We roamed with a party of others through the various apartments of the Tower, and our guide, who was a chatty, talkative little man, frisked about and showed us every object with u deal of gusto. At last he came to the grrat cannon and ordnance captured from the enemies of various nations. This is my view of the subject, as it may intcrrest many besides myself who have their means embarked in enterprises affected by such a topic, be good enough to give this communication a place in the Tribune and oblige. BIGGS 8 DOEBLER, Opposite the Court House, BLOOMSBURG, PA. The Franklin Fire Insurance Co PHILADELPHIA. OJice No. 103 Chemui street, near Fifth st too." Jan. to, 1851 Directors. "You correspond with her ?" "Yes, and hope to see her soon." "iDhe is a lovely creature ; such nn ono As poet-i love to dream of, artista paint." We had now readied the grounds enclosing her futher's residence. Instead of ta king the path direct to the house, wo had, unobserved by trio, taken one leading to a small arbour, whero we had frequently spent an hour in idle converse or in reading some favorite author. GETTING A WIFE BY STRATAGEM.7. If you see the editor particularly engaged in writing a "leader," talk to him as industriously as you can. Will ho not be gratified to hear you 1 Of course he will.—Benjamin Franklin. JOHN GILBERT 8 OO. Wholesale Druggists, Charles N. Banckcr, Thomas Hart, • Tobias Wagner, Samuel Grant, Jacob R. Smith, George W, Richards, Mordccai D. Lewis, Adolphe K. Robie, 1)avid S. Brown, Morris Patterson. Next to Henry Clay's, perhaps there is not a name more familiar to the people of Kentucky than that of Ben Hardip,." Old Bon" as ho is called. There is a story on record of the manner in which he obtained his wife, which is worth reading and laughing over. In the days of his young manhood, he was at work hard on the farm of a wealthy landholder in that State, and there sprung up between the young laborer and the old man's daughter what is often called a secret attachment. By the by, attachments are generally secret. Ben and his dulcina made up matters in proper time without the knowledge or consent of his intended father-in-law. Indeed the old man had never suspected that the aspirations of the youth were tending towards an alliance with his family—and if it had ever occurred to him, ho would have spurnod the thought. Ben was aware of his arris, tocratic notions, and of the existence!. of almost insurmountable objections to the match. Some day'consulting the ingenuity of his nature, he devised ways and means to bring it about. Going to the old man, he told him that unfortunately he had conceived a liking for the daughter of a wealthy farmer in the neighborhood—that it was impossible to gain the consent of the girl's father—that he loved her and sfie loved him—and asked what course he would adviae him to pursue,Yours, Respectfully, Insurance A few doors above Vine Street, East side, PHILADELPHIA. No 177 North Third Street, Continue to make insurance, perpetual and limited, on every description of property in town and country, at rates as low us arc consistent with se- —■■■» The Lowell Courier gives a moro detailed description of this instrument of death than we have yet met with.—Thus : The CJarrote. "Father," exclaimed the hopefulj son and heir of a gentleman of our acquaintance, on Friday last, while tho latter was congratulating the youth upon his smartness in his scholastic studies—the younger having attained his eight year—"Father, I'm an American ain't I V Yes, my boy., you are,"responded the delighted parent. "Well, father, you ain't, are you ?" ',Not by birth, my son." "Well, then,' exclaimed Young America in a thought ful manner, "when 1 grow up to be a mar I will be able to lick two like you—won' I?" Young America. ISHK GILBERT, .SI!.AS R. WETNZ curity, ConSTJinTl.Y ON HAND, A LARGE ASSORTMENT Or Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Fullers' and Dyers' Articles, Paints, Oils, Window Glass, and Painters' Articles" Apothecaries' Glassware, Patent Mcdicines, Cf-c., if-c. August 30, 1850.—ty. The Company have reserved a large Contingent fund which with their Capital and Premium* afelv invested, affords ample protection of the insured.' The criminal is seated iu a chair, the back of which rests against; a post firmly set into the floor or ground. His hands are bound to the chair, and the back of his head with his neck bare, is placed against the post, to which, at a proper distance, is attached a circnlar piece of iron, or more properly a collar, an inch or two in diameter, and sufficiently -large in circumfer. once to clasp the neck. The collar—one end being fastened to the post—is then fittod close to the n?ck of the victim, while the other end, containing a screw, is brought to the opposite point of the post.— Being here adjusted, the screw is turned, and each turn of the screw compresses the collar more tightly, till the criminal is "This piece," said our little guide, with all the pomp of a little Englishman, who never feels so happy as when boasting of their victories, "this piece is from Waterloo. Lord, how we did beat them there. This from Liadujns—rthis is from so and so," and he ;an over the cannon, dilating on the history of each with evident satisfaction in every muscle of his countenance. "I am fatigued ; let us rest awhile," said Mary, as wo reached it. The asrfcU of the Company on January 1, 1818, anil published agreeably to un Act of Assembly, were as follows, viz Mortgages, *• Real Estate, - Temporary Loan, Stocks. Cash, "We entered. I observed on the seat a volume of Tasso's Jerusalem which I had given her. I look it up. Her glove was lying between'the leaves opening to a particular passage—a fuvorito of mine. Apparently without noticing it, I referred to the pages which 1 had been reading during the day, and tliep spoke of some new publications which 1 had just received, offering to send them to her for her perusal during my absence in vacation. COOPER A VANZAN $055,058 f.2 90,077 78 03,290 77 50,899 00 . 50,038 92 IMPORTERS AND DEALERS J I* Foreign Wines and Liquors, No. 21 New Street, New York. K. BCDOLPIILS COOPER, August 30, 1850.—ly CHAS. A. VANZAMDT, JR, SI,209,003 99 I saw he was highly diverted wiih relating the exploits of his nation, so 1 thought 1 would ''bring him to anchor" n liulo as the sailors say. All at once 1 looked carefully about me, turning my head every which way, and then looked enquiringly at the guide Since their incorporation, a period of SJO years, they have paid upwards of one million fire hundred thousand dollar.', lost lDy fire, thereby a Hording evidence of the advantage of insurance us well as the abilijy and disposition to meet with promptness, all liabilities. H. A. GOULD 8 OO. WHOLESALE CLOTHIERS, On Band. A farmer hired a sailor to dig a patch of potatoes upon condition of being allowed a bottle of whiskey to begin with. In about an hour, the farmer went to see how the son of Neptune had progressed with bis J business of farming, when he found him holding to a stump, the bottle lying empty at his(feet, and no potatoes dug. "Halloo, you rascal !" said he, "is this the way you dig potatoes?" "If you want your potstoes dug," said the sailor, hiccoughing, "bring 'em on, for I'm not going to run all round the lot after 'em." No. 221 Washington Street, Corner of Barclay Street, CHAS. N. BANCKER, Pres't C. C. Bancker, Sec'y. "But you will call again before you leave ?" h. a. Boni.n, I a. a. oocr.D. | 'new yoke •'What are you looking for, sir, may I enquire ?" at length said he, "we've got trophies from all nations," and lie pointed to a number of interesting specimens with their mouths gaping open like hungry bulldogs."Havte you, indeed V' said I, carelessly, "I wasn't looking for French trophies, no Spanish." "I think not. My uncle's carriage will arrive in the morning, and we shall leave as soon as the commencement is over." Persons desirous of insuring their property in Luzerne county or its neighborhood, will receive attention on application to V. L. MAXWELL, Agent, Wilkesharre, Pa. Also, on Mr. George Daman, Vittston, who will receive applications. [March 28, 1851—tf. strangled. Nor is this all. In the centre of the collar, and directly under the chin of the victim, there is a sharp steel point or blade, which penetrates through tho neck with turn of the screw. We believe however, that this last feature in the garrote—the sharpest point—is not in every case used, and that, generally, the body after death, leaves no mark or trace whatever of blood. There is this peculiarity in the operation of the garrote—that death by it is almost instantaneous—quicker and more sudden than by tho guillotine even, the hangman's rope or the soldier's rifle —while it is divested of the bloody or ig. nominious accompaniments of executions by the lust three implements of death.' *#* We invite the attention of Country Merchants and others to our full and desirable stock of Ready-niude Clothing, which we offer at very low rates. Merchants visiting the city for the purpose of purchasing Goods in our line, would do well to give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. "But you will call for a moment at least ?" "Do yoa wish it ?" She looked up reproachfully. A tear stood trembling in her eye. My arm encircled her waist apd genlly drew her to me. iDur lips met; the first long kiss of love was given, and her 1 ead sunk upon my bosom. We breathed no vow, but that moment has long been to me the holiest one in memory. * * * * * * * 1 hoar my wife's step approaching the library. "You are iust in time, Mary.— Read this. Have 1 sketched it correctly?" "Yes—but—" "But what ?" September C, 1850.—tf BELKNAP 8 GRIGGS, LOOK TO YOUR INTERESTS ! WHOLESALE GROCERS, New Boot and shoe making "Perhaps it's the Chinese V' interrupted AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS No. 252, Washington street, between Murray and Robinson, New York, ClIAUNCEY BELKNAP. | JAMES M. GKIQGS. A full assortment of Teas, Sugars, Coffees, Spiees, Tobacco, 8c. Also, Butter, Cheese, Lard, and ESTABLISHMENT. 2d door above I. 8 M. L. Everitt's Store. WILLMM C.BLAIR respectfully informsthe citizens of this Village and surrounding country, that he has established himself as above, where he intends carrying on Promise of Marriace.—A wicked wag onoe courted a buxom housemaid, ana when he should have been prepared to marry her, decampcd to parts unknown. 0 "No, nor the Chinese," said I, "but I see you have got so much stufF laying about here, where's all that was captured from the Americans, eh V' " Won't she run away wiih you ?" said the old man. " She might," answered Ben, "if I could moke the arrangements. "Do you think it would be honorable for me to take advantage that way 1" " Certainly," replied the originator of this plot. "There would bo nothing wrong." Ben kept at him, and so enlisted the old gentleman that he made him a tender of his horse and buggy, and a few dimes, to carry out the elopement. The place of meeting was arranged, and—reader, you know what followed. Ben run off with the old man's daughter, a fact which the old fellow snuffed in tho next morning's breeze, and one which chagrined him not a little. Winding up as novels do—Ben and his wife were forgiven. BOOT 8 SHOE-MAKING "Ah V grunted he, looking amazingly "the Americans—yes the Americans— from the Americans—you mean ?" "Yes," replied I, still looking, "I don't see any from the United States—where is it all—I want to see it ?" "Well, Ann," said her mistress, "you've lost your lover, liavn't you 1" "Oh, no marm, he'll come back, for I have his promise to marjy me, and that in writing too!" "Indeed, let me see it won't you 1" So out from the leaves of her bible, Ann produced a sort of promisory note readuig as follows •mo£cd Meat*, on Commission. Aug. 2, 1rt50.—tf. in all its branches; and extends an invitation to those who want good work, and neat fits, to give him a call. D. L. PECKHAM, Having a thorough knowledge of the business, and being engaged in it for a number of years in pluces inhabited by people whose tastes are of the most delicate order as regards their understanding, and never failed to give satisfaction while there, he feels no delicacy in stating that the inhabitants of I'ittston who may fuvor him with their custom, will find him the same here, in every respeet. Give me a call at any rate, and if I please at first, I have no daub! you will come again without calling. I'ittston, Nov. 29, 1850.—tf. "You should not have written anything about—about—" A Good Joke.—The Expositor (Adrian) is responsible for the following; A tall, keen-eyed conntryinan stepped into a Court Room at Delroit. the other day, during the progress of the Railroad trial. Stepping up to a spectator, he requested that the prisoners might be pointed out to him. The man he accostod, being something of a wag, pointed towards tho Jury. The fellow scanned the twelve with his interesting . eve, when satisfied with his scrutiny he turned to his informer, and whispered, "Well, they are a hard looking set, ain't they f I know by their lookg they ought logo to Stale's Prison, every one on 'cm. ATTORNEY AT LAW. July 11, 1H51 Offirt ort Main Strut, Hyde Park, Pa. "Oh, yes! that taken in America—I see —yes." "Exactly," repeated I, "I heard you took a good deal at Bennington, and Trenton, and those places." '•So we did, said he quickly, "but it teas such old stuff that we didn't care abont ■bringing it home !" Just then a sudden thought struck him ; his eye rolled up, a little blood flew to his oheeks, and he evidently "smoked." He took the queu and backed down. When the company were going out, he leaned over ana whispered in my ear that I wosja Yankee. "About what ?" "About that kiss !" "Well, not again." "You promise 1" "Yes, but that promise must bo sealed or it will not be valid," and, gentle reader, my story is ended. wa. aasMsaffla, FASHIONABLE BARBER AND HAIR DRESSER, fiaarmrnt Story of the Long Htwe, FUtnton, July 4, ltiul. If. "I promise to marry Ann J ty days after date ; value received. -,nine- LAWNS can be bought 16 to 20 per cent less at the Empire Store than was ever known in Northern Pcnna. [may 9] J. 8 G. "Look here Pete," said a knowing darkey to his companion, "don't stan dar on de railroad." "Why, Joe?" FISHING TACKLE. HEMP h- BEA-GRA8H L1NKH; Batons and Lim crick Hooka; Cat gut and Hor?n hair endli for nalo at LEVI# Sl GORMAN'** Drug Htoro, opposite tho l'ost Office. TO BUILDERS. SASH, Claw, Putty, Nulls, *c, cim 1» found at the Aug. 99, '51. y.MI'lHB .STORK. She had them there.—A young and pretty girl attended a ballon the 4th of July at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, decked off in shorts and pants. Slio was tho only one present in tho mode. The other ladies were shocked, very much shocked ! They regarded her short skirts as decidedly immodest. She quietly remarked,thut if thev would pull up their dresses about tho neck as high as they ought to be, their skirts would be as short as hers.—Nalclu't Cour- "Kase if de cars see dat mouf uv yourn, dey will think it am de depo', and run rite in." The man who had to lower his shirt collar to pass under the Wheeling Bridge, arrived in Cincinnati last week. He was laboring under a slight attack of the collary morbus. —*■•••■— Jan* SO. WJSNETl if- WOOD Agents of the Hone* dale Glass Co. nre now prepared to furni b the trade ht Foctory prices. Constantly, on ha 7 x 9, H x 10, 10 * 12, AO x 14, 10 * 15, 12 x It, and 16 x 30, irregular s®;s from 8 x 11 to 32 x 44 ftiroished to order. S#!*. 50, 1WK). GLASS! GLASS! BUGGIES FOB SALE! "The alarm of fire last night," sayB the Albany Dutchman, "was occasioned by a red-haired woman sticking her head out of a fourth story window, and sinking land's Burning," to her squint 03 beneath. V. rpHE subscribers offer for sulc a splendid new _L top Buggy, on reasonable terms, or will exchange for Coil. Also an open Buggy Jn fine running order for sale cheap, or will be oxchanged for u horse. WYKOFP lii CO. "I'm nothing else, sir," said I, "and a« for that old stuff you took at Yorktown and Severn! other places I might mention, 1,11 Utl them to send it over to ynu when /,#('' hotiw^' 03" Women are called the "softer sex" because they are so easily humbugged.— Out of one hundred girls ninety-five would prefer ostintation to happiness—a dandy iiusbaod, to a mechanic. Dickens, in speaking of a friend says he was so long in the legs, that he looked like the afternoon shadow of somebody pise. Blanks for vale at this Office jjlH! March 21,1851