Pittston Gazette

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Other States have tried the experiment with satisfactory results, and there is no reason why Pennsylvania should be so laggard in the grand march of progress and improvement.Business (Earbs. Business (Earlis. £CIwtetf ftottej). John heard Mr. Morgan'* story with the deepest interest. He thought be understood the whole secret of success, and resolved that he would stick to his bush as soon as he could find a bush to stick to. He thanked Mr. Morgan for his kindness, and told him he would certainly adopt the motto for his own. Aa he was going out of the door Mr. Morgan called him back, and told him that he had dealings with a firm in the city, who might possibly want ft. good hid. He would write and ascertain. • THE GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE. •rnment of the "insurrectionary districts."— Going beyond the mere surface, it rests ultimately on the important doctrine that the destinies of the nation can only be safe " in the hands of its friends;" of those whose policical and moral natures remain sufficiently pure to ieel the impulses of patriot! sm and the obligations ot oaths. Business (JTarlis Q 8. ST4RK, gUTLER HOUSE, Q.EO. W. BRAINERD & CO., From the Soldiers' Friend. "THE BLUE AND THE GRAY." Got, Geary's Message ia a highly interesting document: bat it* length is such that we cannot afford (pace in our column* for all of it. We give, however, an abstract of most of it* important features. GROCERS, 103 Murray, near West Street, ATTORNEY PITTSTOX, PA., at law, PITTSTON, PEKK'A J. TREFFISON, Proprietor. [Bv referring to our October number our Naders will "find a very beautifully conceived poem, copied from the Atlantic Monthly, entitled "The Blue and the Gray," suggested by the strewing of flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at one of the Southern cemeteries. One of our "Boys in Blue" has sent ur the following spirited poem in reply, which will doubtless find a warm response in every loyal heart—Ed. Soldiirs' Fiuhs.] " Next to the importance of creating additional railroads on the free principle, is the reduction of charges for passage and freight to minimum rates. This is a matter that concerns every individual. Transportation will increase in quantity in proportion to the reduction of its cost, and as the facilities increase and the costs decrease, the more vigorous will be the development of our industrial resources." Bountv, Back Pay, Pensions, and other Government Claims Collected. Office in Express Office. Apr. 13.1865. NEW YORK. f GEO. W. BRAINERD, DAVID BELDEN ( ELI8HA W. BAXTER. He makes the State debt $34,766,431, against which we have assets in cash and Pennsylvania Railroad bonds, amounting to $13,123,857. whioh leaves the net debt $21,(142,573. The Governor calls attention to the very large sums of money always in the keeping of the State Treasurer, never lesa than a million of dollars, and at present considerably over-four millions. He thinks that this money should not be allowed to be idle; that it should be put out at interest, and the proceeds added to the sinking fund. As regards education, the public schools number 13,435; teachers 16,523; pupils 789,389.— The Agricultural College has been thoroughly organised. The expenses of the schools for soldiers' orphans, for the eleven month* ending Nov. 30,1867, amount to $394,420,02. There are in operation 39 orphan school* and homo*, having in charge an average of 2,831 pupils, for the year ending Nov. 30,1867. "That policy which antagonizes the Congressional plan, which obstructed and persistently endeavored to defeat it, first ignores all these important considerations. Having done this, It consistently maintains that those who devised the most infamous measures of war, and for years relentlessly perpetrated, in i;id of their purposes, theft, plunder, murder, starvation and assassination—the very leaders of the rebellion —should be allowed, after their icftoluntar/ failure, to possess all the rights and privileges of good citizens. That a scheme so absurd and dangerous should be sternly opposed by every true patriot ought to admit of no doubt. The fact that it has some advocates renders it more important to sustain the contrary proposition. JjlOREST HOUSE, Aug. 10, '65. Corner Wyoming Avenue and Spruce St., The next week John Wood had found a both in the city, and when I last aaw him he wai sticking to it well, determined to'fill his basket, and a worthy place in the world. He ia aatisfied that the way to success is by sticking to your bush. & HARRINGTON, SCRANTON, PA. Q. B . SMITH, You may sing of the Blue and the Gray, And mingle their hues in your rhyme, But the blue that we wore in the fray Is covered with glory sublime. So no more let us hear of the Gray, The symbol of treason and shame— We pierced it with bullets—away! Or we'll pierce It with bullets again. Then up with the Blue, and down with the Gray, And hurrah for the Blue that won us the day I ATTORNEYS AT LAW, WILKES-BARRE, PA. REED & 8CHOONMAKER, Pro«BTO»S. 8. J. Rieb. D. G. 8cBooa*ADa. Oct. 4,1866.—ly IMPORTER OF BRANDIES, WINES, GINS, &C., &c. 191 West St, 1 door above Duane St., Office on Main St., above Z. Bennett'* 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, IRSURAVCC DEPARTMENT. NEW YORK "My attention has been called to the subject of insurance, and so important does it appear, that I deem it worthy of Legislative consideration. Many millions of dollars are now involved, in the United States, in insurance,and the amount is being rapidly increased. To guard the interests of insurers, our laws are inadequate, sad therefore need a thorough revision. Laws have been established in several ot our sister States, and so successful have been their operations that the insurance companies acting under them command a respect and confidence which is not extended to those of Pennsylvania.— Whilst a large portion of the insurance business of New Tork is done in this State, some of our companies have recently abolished their agencies in New York, because, aa they say, no one there will insure in a Pennsylvania company in consequence of the laxity of our insurance lews. The policies ef many organisations under our present laws, are alleged to be worthless ; and although they are continually failing, others of similar character are starting into existence. Within s few months, five fire insurance companies have failed, one of which had issued policies to over one million of dollars, and other serious defections are of frequent occurrence.UPPER PITTSTON. Mar. 7,18#1 541yl From the New Tofk Tribune. GR0UHD8 OF IMPARTIAL SUF- WM. 0. PALMER, Proprietor: J A. WISNER, The House has been thoroughly renovated and much improved, and the proprietor feels assured that he can make his guests comfortable in every way. His table will be supplied with the best of provinder and his bar with the chocest of liquors. The patronage of the public is restfully solicited. Pittston, Juno 6, '67-y FRAGE. NO. 173. FRONT STREET, Of the rebels who sleep in the Gray, Our silence is fitting alone, But we cannot afford them a bay, • A sorrow, a teftr, or a moan. Let oblivion seal up their graves Of treason, disgrace and defeat; Had they triumphed, the Blue had been slaves, And Union been lost in retreat. Then up with the Blue, and down with the Gray, And hurrah for the Blue that won us the day 1 If suffrage coald be made dependent on virtue, morality, intelligence, education, creed, or race, whom of us would our neighbor* allow to vote? Virtue* become vice* when the vicious are judges. Morality i* a moral stench in the nostrils of the depraved; and which are the depraved, depends on who are the morel critics. Host men'* morality Q W. SPRATT, NEW YORK BONNELL A ADA MS WHOLMiLl GftOCIBS. ATTORNEY AT LAW, and united states claim agent, THE FASHIONS. QAM BRIAN HOUSE, JOSIAH MltGEL. ALFRED BTERLY, WM. I. ALBRIGHT, HENET S. FI3TE*, The use of fur becomes more and more fashionable, and has nerer taken such a prominent part as at the present time. I have seen really pretty looking complete costumes, with the cap, cloak and the ornaments of the skirt composed of gray or blade astrakan.— The following manner of ornamenting the skirt Is sore to meet with success. Stripes of sable or vision, four inches ia width, are tewed upon the front breadth, in a double row.— The edge and the Beams of the sleeve are likewise lined with the same material; dresses taffeta, cloth, or velvet are also ornamented as above. The paletot of such a costume is not very loog, and provided with a square collar, lined with for. The far, dotted with gold is very much en vogue for full dress, as is also velvet, embroidered with silk of various colors. I have seen complete costumes of Breton cloth, called ratteen, whi± looks simple and yet elegant. The ratteen cloth is very thick and a little frizzed, and would not, therefore, look well with anything but enbroidery work or gold buttons. Rich velvet cloaks, imitating that style to a certain extent, are cut rounding at the back, and the front pieces cross each other half way down the skirt— The whole cloak ia richly lined with far. For complete fall dress, the chantilly on black satin is much worn. The paletot with tippet sash is also worn at the present time. Fancy style is now more the order of the day than •ver. Speaking of cloaks, I must not forget to notice the Breton paletot and the Hungarian vest, which are also very much in favor. The former is lined with black or white on ratteen cloth of bright colors, or even with varie-colored silk. The latter is covered all over with gold-lacing and brandenburghs, and particularly adapted for ball costumes. Having mentioned the word ball, I beg to remark that the winter season begins in very good time, as far as parties and festivals are concerned, and preparations have already been made fur the first ball at the Tuileries, which is to take place during the latter part of this month. The toilet of Madam d'A—will be very beautiful; it is composed of an overskirt of blue crape dotted with silver on white transparent crape. The skirt is sprinkled with knots of pink satin, and bouquets of pale roses in front design the apron. This Louis XV. style and these Pompadour colors are extremely original and cannot fail to euhance the peculiar beauty of Madam d'A—. Mademoiselle de Y.'s costume is of white tulle.— The lower part of the skirt is covered with puffing?, intersprinkled with small knots of pink satin. An overdress of tulle covers the skirt, and a beautiful sash of pink satin adds to the charming effect The low-necked waist finishes on the charming effect. The sleeve is a large puff ornamented in the same manner. As for the head-dress, it will be very simple, but exceedingly interesting. Just imagine the blonde hair drawn up high a la Grecque with small ringlets in the neck, and very small pink satin knots scattered over the headbandii, which are puffed up in the shape of a crown on the chignon, and reach as fkr down as where the ringlets commence. This uiay look unassuming, but it is certainly irresistible. Gold and silver will be used in prolusion for ball costumes. Many gauze, tulle, and satin dresses will also be worn, with the difference that instead of using satra as transparent it will be used as an over-skirt, or as a court train at the top of three or four light skirts. Another very stylish dress is a gauze skirt with an indefinite quantity of very small flounces lined with troth or feather fringes. Each flounce may also be lined with puffs. Pittston, Luserne County, Penn'a., PITTSTON, PA, mnur. In regard to ourState Militia system the Governor My* : Will attend to any business entrusted to him, in his line, with promptness and care. Office with Michael Reap, near the Penn'a Coal Co's O ffice. east side of Main St. (Oct. 10, '67. SAMUEL 0. SCOTT. JOS. RIEGEL & H. S. FISTER, (Late Riegel, Welst & Ervin,) IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS, GRIFFITH THOMAS, Proprietor. THE undersignedhaving purchased the interest of Mr. W. E. Whyte in the above well »nd favorably known establishment, would re'pectfullyliniorm his friends and formerpatrons oi the House, as well as the public in general, •.nat 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 molt acceptable oanner and at all hours. The House aims to be one of the highest respectability, and will be kept in a manner acceptable to all who liave an easion to patronize it. G. T. Pittston, April 18,1803.—ly Compounds for sins they are Inclined to, By damning those they hare no mind to. Of the rebels whom mercy still spares To boast of the traitorous fray, No boy in the Bine thinks or cares, For the struggle is ended to-day. Let them come at they promited to come. Under Union and Liberty too; And we'll hail them with fife and with drum And forget that they fired on the Blue. Then up with the Blue, and down with the Qray, And hurrah for the Blue that won us the day) We all have consciences keenly alive to the sins oommitted bj others. And, as to intelligence, a fool always looks upon a philoeopher as an «m. A knave instinctively hold* a man of piety to be a hypocrite. A thief, whether in or out of our legislature*, winks at honesty as the last pretense of a scoundrel. And a drunkard hic- " An adequate preparation in time of peace is a preservative against the probabilities and oontingencies of war. This oft-repeated axiom was not sufficiently realized before the rebellion for, wben it broke out it found the nation wholly unprepared. Had it been otherwise, the war whieh continued through a period of four years, and cost tho country millions of treasure, hundreds of thousands of lives, and an incalculable amount of suffering and want, would have been of aomparatively short duration, if not crushed in its incipiency. That war, however, has not been without its useful lessons. It has taught the necessity of adhering to principles in practice whieh we have heretofore only acknowledged in thoory. It has trained many thousands of our young men in the science of arms, and infused among them a spirit of military ardor which may safely be relied on in any future emergency, and paved the way for the establishment of military organisations that will prove a safeguard and honor to the State. The Legislature, availing itself of these facts, should adopt a liberal and effective system for increasing and regulating the volunteer militia. The law of 1864, though excellent in many respects, does not meet the requirements of the times, and alterations and amendments are needed before it can accomplish all the contemplated and desired objects. The minimum of men necessary to form a company is entirely too high, and in many places where smaller companies would be formed, it is impossible to raise them in accordance with the ratio established by the act From the report of the Adjutant General it will be seen that there are now but thirty-eight uniformed companies in the State,comprising only about three thousand men, whilst the suggested amendments, which should be made as early as possible, would increase these organisations to any desirable ex tent, and tend to renew and keep alive in our soldiers the proud memories of the service, and to preserve the military ardor born of our receflt struggles for national existenoe." JJR WASHINGTON G. NUGENT, OF DRY GOODS, No. 47 North Third St, PHILADELPHIA. Offers his professional services to the citisens of Pttston and Tioinity, *3- Office 2d door north of the Bank. M«y 14,1866. tf Aug. 3, '65. J}R. JOHN.C. BECKER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, gELLERS & FOLWELL, enps in his maudlin differ- WHOLESALE CONFECTIONERS & FRUITERERS, As they carried yonr flag through the fray, Ye Northmen, ye promised the Blpe That ye'd never disgrace with the Gray The color ao gallant and true. Will ye trace on the leaves of your souls The Blue and the Gray in one line, And mingle their hues on the scrolls Which glorify Victory's shrine, And cheer for the false, and hiss at the true, And up with the Gray, and down with the Blue? ence between a taint and. him U, that one gets drunk on rum and the other on religion. Xbe slaveholders, whose property in the slave was a daily theft ot his wages, honestly scorned the hero who gave the slavs his freedom as on a moral par with the thief who steals a horse. None are so conceited in estimating their wisdom as the intensely ignorant; none so appreciative of the intelligence of the humblest in their sphere as the very wise. A sailor would despise a Newton wha could not tie a mariner's knot But a Newton would find everything to admire in the skill with which the sailor ful filled the functions of his narrow but useful sphere of life. Contempt for men of any kind, class, or race, is never felt by the best of men nor the higher races for the lower, but always by the lower for the higher. It is not the Christs who crucify the rabble, nor Socrates who administers hemlock to the dunces, nor Galileo who imprisons the bigots, nor the reformers who burn the sensualists at the stake. So it is not the higher classes of the American or English nation who object to universal suffrage, but they whose right to the suffrage is as doubtful as that of those to whom it is proposed to extend it. Ask the first man you meet who cannot read whether the right to vote ought to be limited, and he will answer, Yes ! Not of course expecting the limitation will exclude him, who cannot read, but that it will exclude . some foreigner or negro who perhaps can. But ask the Chief-Justice of the United States if all men ought to vote without limitation, either m to education or property, and he answers, "Certainly, voting is the simplest of all matters; men do not vote for measures, nor even for principles, but only for one of two political parties, and the most ignorant man knows with which party his immediate interests lie." The popular vote is not deaigned to teach statesmanship, nor to solve intricate questions of any kind; for those are never submitted directly to the mass of voters. It is designed to tie statesmen and politicians to the people's interests, not to supply them with the knowledge how those interests can best be served, for that is in all cases better understood by those who make a special life-study of it than by those who give their time to a thousand other kinds of business, and are prevented thereby from becoming experts in statesmanship. Bpt all men know what their personal interests demand. All poor men want freedom to labor, and the power to recover their wages, protect their families, educate their children, sue in the courts, sit on juries, and enjoy the benefits of the government which taxes them. Whatever party moet liberally and sincerely offers these benefits, not to others, but to their own class, workingmen will vote for. In the better days of the Democratic party, it offered these to foreigners, and thereby secured their vote. The Republican party now offers the ssme to the Freedmen, and thereby secures their vote. The Democratic party is most earnest in securing the same to the ex-rebels, and thereby is more assured than it should have been of securing their vote. It does not require much intelligence in any man to know which of the two political parties is most devoted to the interests of the class to which he belongs. The Freedmen of the South have distinguished between the party that would complete their emancipation end that which would restore their serfdom. They have seen clearly and voted solidly in the direction in whioh their largest liberty lies. This demonstrates that they have sufficient intelligence to vote, and leaves the problem no longer an open question. Let all men, in discussing this question of Universal Suffrage, bear in mind that Voters only require to know which party most sincerely favors the class to whioh they beleng. They do not vote on questions of policy or statesmanship but only for one or the other of two, seldom three, political parties. The general principles to which the parties are pledged always emanate from the most experienced minds in the country. The particular steps in legislation by which those principles aro to be carried out Ctre discussed by the ableet minds in both political parties. The two parties tone their platforms and policies sufficiently towards each other that the general difference between them is more one of time than of principle. The Democratic party favors to-day what the Republican party advocated a year ago, and the extreme Radicals were advocating two years ago. (Formerly of Tnnkhannock,) OPFOSITE THE BANK, PITTSTON, PA. Office hours—from 8 to 10 a. m.., and 1 to 2 p, m. Evening, 8 to 8. Pittston. March 1, 1866.-tf No. 161 North Third Street, JOHN McDOUGAL'S STAR &ALOON, PHILADELPHIA Orders promptly attended to. [d5t4 " In view of these facts and the costly experience of the people, I would recommend the establishment of an Insurance Department' similar to thoae in New Tork and Massachusetts, that shell have supervision and control over all oompanies allowed to transact business within this State. Such enactment is required for the security of our citiaens. Millions of dollars are paid out by them annually for insurance—much of it under such cireumatanoea as to render it impossible for a private individual to know whether the company to which he pays is or is not reliable. Careful supervision, by a superintendent appointed by law, and published reports of the same, under oath, would prevent much losa and fraud. RS. E. J. BRIDGE, ill MANUFACTURER OF HAIR JEWELRY OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Jewelry Braided and Mounted at short notice. Also Curls, Switches, 4c., of all sises, SILK akd RAISED EMBROIDERY, CROCHETING. Birds put up in the neatest and best manner. Residence on the south side of Exeter street near the Railroad, in West Pittston. [Dec. 19, '67. Main Street, Opposite Odd Fellows' Hall, gT. LAWRENCE HOTEL, 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, 1866-1 w. MRS. McDOUGAL. No. 1818, Chestnut Street, Let the traitors all go, if you may. (Your heroes would punish the Head), But never confound with the Gray, The Blue, whether living or dead. Oh I remember the price that was paid— The blood of the brave and the true— And you never can suffer to fade, The laurels that cover the Blue. Then up with the Blue, and down with the Gray, And hurrah for the Blue that won us the day 1 .Taxis M. Dalzxll. Late One Hundred and Sixteenth Ohio Vols. PHILADELPHIA J. H. DENXISON, Superintendent. tfg- The City Passenger Cars in front of tho Depots constantly runningin a few steps of the Hotel. Jan. 3 1867.—Iy pd. gT. CtlARLES HOTEL, & STRONG, Keystone hotel, (Late King's,) MANUFACTURERS OF PENN AVENUE, D N PENN'A STEAM ENGINES, BOILERS, CRACKERS, 58 Dey & 212 Fulton Streets, « C SHAFTING, DRUMS, MINE-PUMrS, AND NEW YORK II. BRAINARD, Proprietor. Mining Machinery generally. This comfortable and convenient Hotel has been thoroughly refitted, and is now open for the accommodation of guests detmt pisceUamt. The cl ise*t &iw iiion will be bestowed upon all guests and thoir oiifir* will be the chief aim of the Propi ..-lor, Scranton May 2,1867— NOW READY AND FOR SALE CHEAP ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN "Thesecurity of the companies themselves requires an insurance department The people demand protection from ignorance, fraud and insolvency. Consulting the insurance journals we find that, as a general thing, Pennsylvania insurance companies are acquiring an unenviable reputation abroad, affecting the honor and good name of the State. The great purpose of the proposed department should be protection; but in connection with it there must be fees sufficient to cover all its legitimate expenses, and prevent its becoming a burden to the commonwealth."Two new Engines, 60 Horse Powc 40 •' 30 « " 23 " " Ladies' Entrance on Fulton St. "STICK TO YOUR BUSH." Two " One " One " W. E. WHYTE, (late of Pittston, Pa..) Prof's. "YyYOMING INSURANCE CO., Pittston. Nov. 21, 1867 Doc. 5, lS67-ly Mr. Morgan was a rich man and a good roan also. His neighbors liked him. The people of the town respected him, chose him to offices, sent him to the Legislature, and never undertook any important work without asking his advice. If a schoolhouse was to be built, the plan had to be talked over with him. When the new town-hall was planned, the whole matter was put into his hands. Widow Partride asked him what she should plant in her field. Farmer Parker always got his advice in buying cattle, and Mrs. Reid consulted him about bringing up her boys. Remarkably successful man was Mr. Morgan. WILKES-BARRE, PENNA. JOHN McKENSA, Capital and Surplus, $150,000 piTTSTON MEAT MARKET! • . DIRECTORS: WM. S. ROSS, L. D. SHOEMAKER, SAM'L WADHAMS, STEPHEN B0LLES, tl ELBEL 4 FELDMAN at the Pittston Meat Market, C, opposite the Bank, desire to inform the public thai they are.as heretofote supplying their numerous customerous with the best of GENERAL PRODUCE, FISH AND OYSTER COMMISSION MERCHANT, NOS. 302 SOUTH "WATER, AND 303 O. COLLINS, . STEWART PIERCE, G. M. HARDING, CHA8. DORRANCE, CHAS. A. MINER, THOS. FORD, FRESH BEEF. PORK, MUTTON, LAMB, and all other seasonable meats. They are also dealing in HIDES SHEEP SKINS, for which they will at all times pay the HIGHEST MARKET PRICES IN CASH. Bring them along. S 4t F. Pittston, Nov. 1,1860—tf. South Front Street. Philadelphia. A. MORSE, WM. 8. ROSS, President, L. D. SHOEMAKER, V. President. R. C. Smith, Secretary, THOS. FORD, Agent, Pittston, Pa. JOHN REICHARD. For reference see J. 8. Hurlbut, Pittston, Pa In regard to the measures adopted to check lawlessness and crime in the mining districts, the Governor says: [September 12, '67-6m. STATS AGSNOT. E. W I L L A R D, " During the war a State agency for the examination, adjustment and collection, free of expen e, of military claims, was established at Washington, for the maintenance of which the Legislature, with commendable liberality, has annually made the necessary appropriatiohs. May 16th, '67. John Wood was a clever boy of fifteen. He had got through what little schooling his father could afford to give him, and was going to the city to tty for himself. He hoped to get a place in a store, and by and by become a successful merchant. In talking over his great hopes one day with his mother, he said : "In conformity to an act of Assembly ."for the better protection of person, property and life in the mining regions of this commonwealth," approved April 12, 1847, and on the earnest appeal of many citizens, I appointed, immediately after that date, a marshal of police and a number of snbordinates, to gire protection to the inhabitants of Schuylkill and Northumberland counties. In these counties, for a long time previous, crimes of heiuous character were of frequent occurrence. Combinations of desperate men were formed to over-awe the proprietors and superintendents of the mines, and to control their management. Citiiens were murdered in their dwellings and on the roads, othrs, intimidated by threats, were driven from the counties, and a feeling of insecurity and terror very generally prevailed. The administrators of the law seemed powerless to suppress these outrages, or bring the guilty to punishment. Since the appointment of the new police force a remarkable change bas taken place. All lawless combinations have been dispersed, the persons composing them having chiefly fled. Not a single murder or atrocious crime is known to have been committed, an immense amount of capital that had been withdrawn has returned, and the people enjoy the 'assurance of safety and protection. A similar state of affairs to that which existed in the counties named is (aid to prevail in some parts of the oil regions, and applications have been made for the benefit of the above named act It ia therefore recommended that its provisions be extended to those, or. to any other counties, upon the petition of a sufficient number of oitiien£ who shall fnrnish good reasons for desiring their benefits." POLICE FOB THE MIKING DISTRICTS. CS. BECK, M.D.—DENTIST . late of PHILADELPHIA.- Office,—Two doors above his for- MJ-u [ n r mer residence, East side of Main St., above the 'ublicSquare, Wilkes-Barre, Penn. July 19,186 -AX—-0 JJEW BAKERY! REGISTER IN BANKRUPTCY, The undersigned would respectfully an nounce to the public that he has opened 12th Cong. Dist. of Pennsylvania, SCRANTON, Luzerne Co., Penn AN EXTENSIVE BAKERY IN PITTSTON adjoining the Butler House, 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 oflBread 4c,. which he offers. A share of patronage is respectfully solicited. L. ELTERICH. Pittston July 6th, 1865. July 4 '67. In January last, Colonel John H. Stewart, of Allegheny county, was appointed Agent, and Lieutenant Colonel William A. Cook, Assistant. After a faithful and efficient performance of its duties until the 31st of October, Colonel.Stewart resigned in consequence of domestic afflictions, when Colonel Cook was promoted to fill the position, and Lieutenant Colonel J. Copelan appointed Assistant." £J I L E M A N ' S SALOON, DR J. M. BARRETT—DENTIST. Office at his residence on Franklin 8L opposite the Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., where he may hereafter be 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 3xpenses, allowed to persons who come {rem & distance. April 19 1860.—ly. " I wonder how it was that Mr. Morgan got as rich and important as he is. Don't I wish ho would tell me how he did it." AND BILLIARD ROOMS, "Well, John," said Mr». Wood, "there i« nothing like asking him. Mr. Morgan will give a lad like 70a a good word, I know, If you will only go to him." Opposite Eagle Hotel, PITTSTON, PENN'A John braced himself up and started for Mr. Morgan's counting room. He found the merchant there and alone. "Good morning, Master John," said he in a pleasant voice. " Can I do anything for you ?" CIMSTERIKS. REMOVAL BRANDENBURG'S BAKERY! New Brick, opposite Big Basin, PITTSTON, PA. A[1 kinds of Bererages, Ice Cream, and Refreshments in the season. Onr accommodations are ample and satisfaction given in all cases. June 13, '67-tf.] JOSEPH HILEMAN. "The reports of the commissioners appointed under the act of March 12, 18S7, to investigate the transactions relating to certain cemeteries are herewith presented. JQR. C. M. WILLIAMS. SURGEON DENTIST, MAIN STREET, PITTSTGN, PA. B. 7. COOLBAUGH. jp R. BAIRD & CO., t. E. Bins John stammered a little, at first, but he was a brave fellow, and bound to succeed. Among the many improvements recently introduced in his practice, he regards none of more importance than his method of EXTRHCTING TEETH WITHOUT PAtK, which he is doing successfully every d»y, by he use of THE STAFF OF LIFE is good Bread, and I would respectfully inform the citizens of Pittston and vicinity, that I always keep the genuine article on hand for sale, with dllkindso "The work at Gettysburg cemetery is progressing, but with less expedition than was contemplated, in consequence of the difficulty of procuring such blocks of marble as required for statuary. Packcrs and Dealers in Can, Tub, Spiced * C■D»« it " Well, Mr. Morgan, I am going to the city to try for myself. I want to be a merchant, and get rich, and help father and mother one of these days; and they will give me my time.— Mother said I might come in and ask you if you would tell me how you became so successful." and Shell CRACKERS, PIES, CAKES, See., 4c. Families and Parties supplied with everything in his line, on short notice, and on reasonable terms. OYSTERS, III South Frost Street, Phil'a 7 he appropriation of three thousand dollars to the cemetery at Antietam has been withheld as it appears from the act of incorporation by the Legislature of Maryland and the resolutions of the bosrd of trustees, that the rebel dead are \o be interred within the enclosure and to be honored with the same memorials as the Union soldiers who are there buried. NITROUS OXIDE GAS BRANCH HOU8K—Ellicott's Wharf, foot of Cross St., It is perfectly safe and very pleasantto inhale, (ts results have been entirely satisfactory in every instance. C. M. W. My establishment is now in my new brick building opposite the big basin, on Main st. FRANK BRANDENBURG. Pittston, March 1,1863. BALTIMORE, MD. Mr. Morgan was pleased with John's honest way and frank question. After telling him that ha was glad he had so much energy, and that if he kept out of bad company and attended closely to his work, whatever it was, he could not fail, Mr. Morgan said 1 By special arrangements with the Express Companies and Railroads, those who order may rely on a constant supply and prompt delivery. We have established a Branch House in Baltimore, Md., in order to increase the facilities of filling large orders, and also, for the purpose of receiving Oysters from the Nansemond, James ana York Rivers, and other notable points, to a better advantage than heretofore.Rooms with J. W. MILLER, adjoining the Cash Store of Chas. Law 1 Co. Pittston, May 1st 1884. JOEL BRENTON, A. C. THOMPSON. a. *- WTU.TtK* rpHOMPSON & WILLIAMS, "The custom has ever prevailed to specially honor those in death who won special honor by meritorious lives. The monuments reared to the memory of departed worth bear air pie testimony that our people have not been unmindfal of this custom. But where were such memorials ever erected foremen whose actions were infamous, and who perished in an ignoble cause? Who would glorify the treason of Benedict Arnold with inch monuments as have arisen to the memory of Washington. Who would dare to insult the loyal heart of this nation by proposing to lay, side by side, in the same sepulchre, the body of the assassin Booth and that of Abraham Lincoln? No loyal man would take the heartless Wirz and the other demons that presided over the prison dens of cruelty, starvation and death, and the executed conspirator! against the nation's illustrious chief, and deposit them in the same tomb with the patriotic men who sacrificed their lives in battling for "the right against the wrong." Yet it is proposed that the loyal 8tatea construct oemeteries for their heroic dead, and then desecrate them by the burial therein of those who prosecuted against tho country a warfare which for its diabolical ferocity is without a parallel in the history ol civilization, and even to erect monuments to their memory. Carry out this purpose, and what inducement can be hereafter offered to the loyal citizen to fight against treason, when ho feels assured that should he tall in battle the traitor's grave will bo honored equally with his own? PLAIN, ORNIMENTAL, HOUSE, We beg a continuation of the ffevorB of our old friends and customers, and solicit the orders of dealers generally, promising every satis&ction in oar power to give, Send in yonr orders. Jan. 3- F. R. BAIRD k CO. "As to my success, John, I will tell you how it was. One day when I was a lad a party of boys and girls were going to a distant pasture to pick whortleberries. I wanted to go with them, and was very fearful my father would not let me go, and scarcely dared to ask him until the time came, and a dozen boys and girls gathered at our door. Then I told my father what was going on, and at once he gave me hia permission togo with them. I could hardly contain myself with joy, and rushed into the kitchen and got a big basket and asked mother for a luncheon. I had the basket on my arm and was just going ont of the gate when my father called me back. My head dropped and my heart failed, for I was afraid he would tell me I could not go. I went back trembling. My father took hold of my hand gently and firmly, and said in a very gentle voice'Joseph, what are you going for, to pick berries or to play V— 'To pick berries,'J replied. 'Then, Joseph, I want to tell you "one thing. It is this. When you find a pretty good bush do not leave it to find a better one. The other boys and girls will run about picking a little here and a little there, wasting a great deal of time and not getting many berries. If you do as they do you will come home with an empty basket. If you want berries stick to your bush. If you want to succeed in life, stick to your bush.' Now go.' REAL ESTATE AGENTS, AND SIGN PAINTER, LAND BROKERS Aim GENERAL CONVEYANCERS, Main Street, Pittston, Pa., Main Street, Will attend to the purcha«e and sale ol Houses, Lots, Karma, Timber and Coal Lands, also rent buildings, collect rent, invest and raise money on Bond and Mortgage, draw articles of agreement, contracts, deeds, bonds and mortgages, powers of attorney, Ac. Having had a great deal of experience in the real estate business, and an extensive acquaintance in this and adjoining counties, they feel safe in saying that they have superior facilities for doing a heavy business, which they will attend to promptly on reasonable terms. The best of references will be given at anv time, if desired by parties living at a distance. Office in A C. Thompson A Co.'s furniture store, Main Street, next door to E. A B.Bevan's liquor store, Dr. F. A. Thompson, having removed to the West, ha" passed his unfinished real estate business over to us. [Oct. 24, '67-6m PITTSTON PENN'A. lOCHAKL MAP. o. w. 8PRATT. PARD05S. May still be found at his Old Stand, next to Dr. A. Knapp's Drug Store, where he has a full supply of JJEAL ESTATE! After some general remarks on the subject, the Governor says: WALLPAPERS o» ALL KINDSAND PRICES REAP & SPB.ATT. "Former Legislatures have had their attention called to the fact that persons are now confined in onr eounty prisons under sentenoe of death, some of them for many years, whose death warrants were never issued, and towards whom the several Governors during whose terms they were sentenced, could not discover sufficient cause for the exercise of the pardoning power. The custom has Seen for each Governor to decline issuing a death warrant which has been withheld by his predecessor. Hence these convicts, sentenced to death, for whose execution the previous Governors did not issue warrants, and whom it is presumed they believed deserved a milder punishment, must either be pardoned or remain prisoners for life. To remedy this the Governor should be vested with authority to commute tbe death penalty in the cases only to which allusion has been made, to such a term of imprisonment «s bis judgment would approve, and to remove the oonvicts from county jails to the penitentiaries." Head-dresses are very much varied in regard to flower, chain and head-band ornaments. A profusion of emblematic jewels, birds and butterflies will be all the fashion.— We must come back to walking dresses now in order to saj a word or two about boaoete. They are made as diminutive as possible and lined with fur. The more delicate bonnets are bordered with frizzed plumage or with marabouU and ornamented with an aigrette, a butterfly, eta Inside ribbons are worn with gold and steel ornaments mixed. A good deal of garnet is also used. The spanish man tillas are still quite fashionable, but begin gradually to disappear. GENERAL REAL ESTATE AND COLLECTING which he will sell at the lowest rates at which they can be afforded. PAINTING, PAPER-HANGING, GRAINING, AGENTS AND CONVEYANCERS, Office on the Ravine, near Penn'a Coal Co.'s Office, GLAZING AND PICTURE FRAMING, East side of Mam St, done at short notice and on reasonable terms. A full supply of PITTSTON, PENN'A., Will sell or purchase Houses, Lots, Farms and Coal Lnnds, prooure money on Mortgage, Lease property, collect Rents or other debts, and attend promptly to all business connected with their office. Special attention given to the examination of titles. Nov 7, 87 J J. MERRIAM'S PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, PAINT-BRUSHES, Ac. and all other articles belonging to the trade constantly on hand. We aim to please, and are willing to rely upon the work we have done in the past for recommendation. Pittston, April 25, '67. J. B. STUDIO, At Miller's Photograph Booms. CABINET AND LIFE-SIZE PORTRAITS Painted in Oil Ol Drs. Also copies made from Daguerre otype;-. Vn ■ - Dr Card Pictures any site desired, and Pi " D' r Coiort #r rc-touchcd wit* AMKti ' P • V 0. W. SPRATT, Attorney at Law. jyjc DO U6 ALL'S gAMUEL J. BARBER, CENTAL BOOK AND MUSIC STORE ! OPPOSITE COOPER'S HALL, KEYSTONE MARBLE YARD D AND FROM Keeps constantly on hand a good ol Books, Music, and Stationery of all kinds.w Sculptor, and Dealer in Thus, in Finance, the position of the Democratic party was originally for hard money, and against State banks; then for State banks and opposed to greenbacks ; now it is for grqpnbacks and against the National Banks; and,should any improvement be suggested in the National Banking System, it would be for the National Banks and against improvement. Thus, on the most intricate questions of financial policy, the voter can at best only lag a year or two behind and by voting the Conservative ticket he will in the course of a lifetime vote for all of the principles which he would have voted for had ho voted the Radical ticket, except that he votes for them a year or two later. Voting, therefore, thoifgh a very important, is a very simple right and one which requires neither learning nor ability to exercise without harm, and with real advantage to the country. Advertising is Dull Too®.—The Tribune, referring to the fact that heavy profits in business, the past year, have been the exception and uot the rule, holds this this sensble language:SLATES, PENCILS, PAPER, SCHOOL BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS, v.ND IRELAND, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC MARBLE, i.-.np and am1 iic .'Hcket, at Beduced Rates, TAPS0OTT .-IPOTHERS A CO., Tomb Stones, Mantels, Window Caps and Sills. I went with the party and we had a grand good time. But it was just as my father said. No sooner had ono found a lair bush than he called all the rest, and they left their several places and ran off to the new found treasure heap. Not content more than a minute or two in one place, they rambled over the whole pasture, got very tired, and *1 night had but very few berries. My father's words kept strangely ringing in my ears, and I stuck to my bush.— When I cleaned off one, I found another and finished that; then X took another. When night came I had a large basket full of nice berries more than all the others put together, and was not half so tired as tbey were. I went home proud and happy. Opposite the Bank, RKCOHSTRPCTIOM. SB South St., and 23 Broadway, MEMORANDUMS, Ac. The business will receive carefull attention, and every addition will be promptly made to the stock whicn the wants of the community may call for. The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited. Plttston, April 18,1867. The cause of the Union was a holy one, while that which opposed it must have been its converse. To one side alone the glory belongs.— This was not a war of nations but of treason against loyalty. It was a contest of rebels, who would have drained the liie's blood of the government which had nurtured and protected them, against its patriotic sons who iought to save it from destruction. It was a war carried on by 'the defenders and promoters of oppression against the friends and lovers of liberty and their country's integrity. In his discussion of national affairs. Governor Geary is as thoroughly loyal and patriotic aa when facing traitors on the battle-field. In regard to Reconstruction, he uses the following emphatic language: In the meantime, how are business men to keep afloat ? Prudence and economy, of course are the two great lessons to be learned ; but there is one part of these lessons which in dull times is especially apt to be forgotten.— Be sure of one thing; whatever you have to sell, there are many people ready to buy, even in the most depressed seasons. Find them out; show them your wares ; persuade them to buy of you rather than another.— When buyers are reluctant, sellers rcost be active. It is neither cheap nor sensible to sit still behind your counter and wait for the bustle of trade to revive. When business is dull that is the very time to advertise. In the first place, that is when you most need to advertise ; and in the second, that is when people devote most time to reading the newspapers, and when your advertisement MOM' quently is most generally seen. NEW YORK, PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO., PA ontinneto issue Passage Tickets,available for twelve onths, from LIVERPOOL, or QCEENS)WN, and DRAFTS, payable on demand, for any nount from £1 and upwards. MICHAEL W. MORRIS, Agent, Pittaton Pa. FORGE rjlO AND FROM THE DEPOT! AND RAILROAD SPIKE WORKS WILLIAM HUNT A SONS, PITTSTON, PA. " That the views and conoeptions of a single individual,boweverhigh he may be accidentally and temporarily exalted, should be allowed to control or determine this question, cannot for a moment be conceded. The Constitution provides that the United States shall guarantee to every State in the Union a republican form of Government; and, where the will of the people is the acknowledged law of the land, it requires an extraordinary amount of political effrontery to assume that a Chief Executive of the nation, to any degree or under any circumstances, ia the United States. Feb. 28. '67—ly. The undersigned, haying pnrchssed of Mr. Joseph Hileman the Omnibus Line to the depot would respectfully say to the public that he will continue to run to all the trains, and carry passengers and baggage atthe same rates. No efforts will be spared to accommodate the public and to give all entire satisfaction. j EW GOODS! 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 andfiuts of all sizes, in large or small quantities, always on hand. Blacksmiths' Work of every description promptly done. Cash paid tor Wrought Iron Scrap. THE WANTS OF THE PEOPLE DULY CONSIDERED! The undersigned having just returned from j head of market with one of the moBt extene stocks of merchandize eve* offered to the Dp]e of Luzerne County, would respectfully lounce in a few words,totheir friends and the Dlic in general, that their purchases have n made with a view to the wants of the peo. the miner and laborer, as well a* the clean ded gentleman, or fair lady. Goceries and visions, flour and feed in large supplies al-s on hand, HART PHILLIPS, LIVERY! [6 jane 67] But the principal use of the ballot is to secure for the humblest citizenjihe respect of officials, and kind and just treatment at the hands of courts. Deprive a race of the ballot, and every agency of the Government whieh ought to protect will combine to oppress them. Deprive the Southern Freedmen of the ballot, and oppresssion, resistance, and a war of races, are inevitable. Leave them the ballot, and peace and ultimate prosperity are secured. " While there is no reasonable objection to giving decent sepulture even to the rebel dead, those who consider them deserving of honorable testimonials may bestow them. It is our duty to render onor only to whom we believe honor is due." Good horses and rigs to hire to careful ane responsible persons. All orders left at Eagle Hotel or Butler House will be promptly attended to. H. P. Pittston, June 8,1806.—tf. " But at bome I found my father ill. He looked at my basket full of big, black berries, and said: " Well done, Joseph ; was it not as I told you ? Always stick to your bush." JOB PRINTING, BLANK BOOK MANUFACTORY, "These were his last words tome. He died a few days after and I had to make my way in the world the best I could. But my father's words sunk deep into my mind and I never forgot the experience of the whorleberry party. I stuck to my bush. When I had a fair place and was doing tolerably well, I did not leave it and spend weeks and months in finding one a little bit better. When other young men said, 'come with us and we will make a fortune in a fortnight,' I shook my head and stuck to my bush. Presently my employers offered to take me into business with them. I stayed with the old honse until the members died, and then I had everything I wanted. The habit of sticking to my business led people to trust me, improved my judgment and gave me character.— I owe all I have and am to this motto: 'Stick to your bush.'" "And yet in effector substance, if not in plain terms, this was assumed shortly after the surrender of Lee and his armed forces, by the President; and he has continued to act on this assumption, even in his late annual message, in which, whils claiming, in words unknown to our forefathers and our institutions, to be the " elected defender" of the people, he arrogantly •ao2 ewpemtui eq? ui ewhoijnd euopi pinoqt 's8ai[9aj Jteq? a; [«Xoj jo 'aotneqej eqj 8aunp ■ |o« ai i«/oj eidm. oq* uera v»qi apisa; ji *o; -}ou}*d pue 08iM 'jsnf /{taeniae •} 'ejdoed eq* e-iojeq ensst loeaip « sva (i ueq* peAOjdde £\ -Xiij pun 'sum. it sb peinj*tn 'asjd —-pajnioafnoo 10 peuiSsmi uoab eq lonuea puemep Xnsojiueui siqj oj uoi)onj)saoo -9J jo u«[d *)i Mpseuni m* sserfuoQ n JJAND, HOWELL & CO PAPER RULING AND BOOK BINDING, GENERAL RAILROAD LAW. law a McMillan. Odd Fellows' Block, North Side. ttston, Dec. 29,1884. To meet the increased demand of the business community, I have made extensive additions to •ny Job Office, and by an increased force of flrit;lass 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. BOOKBINDINGin any styledoneonsbort notice BLANK BOOKS of all kinds, from a $25 Ledger, Day Book or Locket to a 5 cent Passbook, constantly on band. STATIONERY in great variety for sale at reasonable prices. PRINTING, WRAPPING and WRITING PAPERS of every description tor sale. ROBERT BAUR, " The subject of a general railroad law has long been agitated, and although it has found opponents, but with few objections have been urged rgainst it, whilst arguments accumulate in its favor. It seems impossible that any one can reeeive injury from its adoption, whilst its benefits may be felt by all classes of citizens.— Even the chartered companies have no reasonable grounds for opposition. The intention of the proposed law is notrto deprive them of any vested rights or franchise, but to secure to others the same privileges and opportunities for competition. It will open uew avenues to distant markets ; improve the value of property ; give new impulse to immigration; put additional lands under cultivation; stimulate trade agriculture, manufactures and mechanic arts to (SUCCESSORS TO SMITH BROS.) CELEBRATED XX & XXXX ALES, Apropos of slippery side-walks, Punch says: "Acrobats tumbled for nothing; bankers loet their balance; farmers greased their shins; soldiers embraced the flags; tailors measured their length, and travelers tripped in all directions."EW MILLINERY AND Insanity.—It is estimated that the ratio of insane, is one to every thousand persons, and on assuming the population of Pennsylvania to be about three millions, five hundred thousand, we have about three thousand five hundred insane. FANCY STORE! UNRIVALLED CREAM ALES, MANUFACTURED FROM THE BEST OF MALT N D HOPS. joining D. Lamb's Boot and Shoe Store. S. D. LAMB, having recently opened a desirable .took of Millinery and Fancy Goods, Invites the Ion of the ladies to the same. Her stock com- Families can be supplied with a Pure Healthy and Nutritious beverage. Aa old bachelor thinks that the trains of ladies' dresses are infernal machines, from the fact that a blow-up took place immediately after he put his foot on one. XX & XXXX PORTER, NETS, RIBBONS. HATS, FLOWERS, MINERAL WATER, SODA WATER, SARSA- PARILLA, Ac. BOTTLED ALE AND PORTER. UNION BREWERY, Main Street, 2d door below the Square. Wilkes-Barre, March 16, 1885. Tbbri is now unbroken railroad communication from New York to the Rocky Mountains, a distance of nearly two thousand miles, a temporary bridge having been completed across the Missouri river at Omaha. •rs, Laces, Hoods, Silks, Velvets, Doll Hat* ir children, and a variety of other ftooda, all of rill be sold at reasonable rates. Millinery work inds executed in the best and most approved r. Please call and examine our stock. on Oct. W, , A high authority »ay« that it i« the proper thing tor * gentleman, on marrying a widow, before the expiration of her mourning to put on Weed* for hie lamented predecessor. DRIED BEEF —A'fine lot just receiv ed by HOWELL * AT WATER, West Pittston Jane l3-3t. Pitts ton, Pa. -Mi«t i)t em*)S »«l| ®oiJ ii*D*ip«n«a} „ 0} fsetfaoQ no »n»o a,- . March X, '67-tfJ