Pittston Gazette and Susquehanna Anthracite Journal

              a» Clje $ittstan (Stejfttf, PTTTCTHM A 7IT,TTfP agBi ■ B H fil ■ ■ H I ifn i" iVt JiafclMKAi. V-v D,t& faM H I / M K I 1 ■ ■ eierjthlng iMilonflim toihat el»Mof work nearlj allvf B ■ ■ Hi ■ ■ B 9 H / B K I H 1 I I I III Which haa hitherto been cent to th«cltjr. VVe can rule p»* I -I I I ll M r i 1 fl / m # J I 1 j I I I 1 A JL _1_ JL - • JL -M. X 1 ± AJLJl-J JL JL JL-J • • ' lioneret axeuiitefl tit Northern Pennsylvania. Theink' *'•«•*. .. _ ebiMeforthla kind of work araaapenalTe; k»d wetraat AND SUSQUEHANNA ANTHRACITE JOURNAL, sSla'sisa^ AN D l«squehanna Anthracite Journal. PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY deorse AX. niohart. ithkiru' new Brick Building, one door south of Clark's ttore—up slairn. T»» G tzr.TTK »d JOUKXJIL If nabllahwl e»»ry FHCUr at T»» DtlUri frr ««a««i. Two dnllara mid bn charged if not paid williln the year. Ho papir will iD« illacnntlQued until all arrearagea are pMi iiImi atour option. BLANKS. The following list of Blanks may always bafnnnd ate«f oftlea ; aud will Ihi aolrf upon the mo*t waeonabla larma ADVERTISEMENTS. O*# aauare of twelve IIiim, or Iim, one or three Uaertlena, 91. Ctrd of 8 lines or 1e«t, yearly, Oae «t|u ire, yearly,  One half eolum. ywrly, "* On# aelunan, yearly, §)tktrii to iff Coiil jittcrisis, politics, ftetos, Ifterafitrt, attij Enteral fnttUiptt. NAMES OF BLANKS. Sheriff ftolfta. Warrants, Countable 8nl»». Mummnnn. Judgment Ouiitmcu, Promlnnr; Net**, " Leii"c«, JnclKnieri! Note*. " Bond., Cheek Rolls, Marrlue Ortllc.t.., Time Roll*, Gxfcutloni, Dlank Deeds; Atleckmeno, MortgiRri, Huhpoenm, Jr., fcc. a„u..rnC...mi,. «•«*«**«, Pltutmi, July II, { 95 00 10 09 30 50 HT* According to an act of Cong rear, no pontage ran We efcargeri on thia pnprrto subscrihr rn residing in the ICeeety, nor lo those within the county, whoso nearest ► eat Office is without the county. VOLUME VII.—No. 18. J PITTSTON, PA., FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 1857. S WHOLE No. 340: justness Carols. justness Carte. THE DUAY-MAN'S HOUSE of town life." Arriving at the door of Zero and Minus, .Simon sprung to the ground with a trembling Iieart. Zero.was tranquillizing himself witn a huge segar, and Minus was uiscussing the merits of Gripes us u candidate for constable. Farmer Fay introduced his son to these notables, who regarded him with patronizing stares, and then proceeded to sound the farmer on the subject of interest at that moment paramount; finding ho had no objoction to Oripcs, the firm gave their consent to rcceive Simon on a trial. As ho seemed perfectly ignorant of commercial transactions—and it was a great risk to trust so young a lad with the important duties of their distinguished firm— it was arranged that .Simon should at lirst reicive nothing, but should be promoted as his usefulness warranted. For you know, Mr. Fay, said Minus,, what knowledge your 80n" will acquire in our concern, and what a position it will give hiui. Farmer Fay shook hands affectionately with Simon, and directed his horses homeward.— As soon ns ho was fairly gone. Zero turned to Simon and ordered him to follow John, the porter. It was not long before he commenced liis business education by rolling in some bar-1 rels of pork. Tim clerk who attended the countcr having ' left, Simon was promoted in his place—tho I salary heing cut down to 01 c-fonrth of what 1 liis predecessor hud received, lieing natural- j ly smart and industrious, he soon became acquainted with all the mysteries of praising ! calicoes and crockery. Haylight scarcely be- J cnnie visible before the shutters of tho show j windows were removed, and it long after all I the other stores were closed that they were, again replaced, and Simon's humble pallet [ unrolled behind the counter, whore ho slept, j for tho protection of the storo. His devotion was so unexampled that he overheard Zero one day admit to a lounger, that Siinon was a very lair boy, and understood proper respect towards superiors, lie had pleased the great Zero, and was happy. The bloom of health gradually faded from his checks and his hands became white and soft; but this afforded him satisfaction, for lie was glad to lose tho country look he had when he first came to town. Insensibly be began to imituic the dashing J'oung gentlemen who occasionally exchanged sentences i with him ovCr the countcr when they came to | purchase kills or cravats. Such is the progressive tendency of the lmfnan understanding that his inability to wear a gold watch and chain wai a s.iurceof unliuppinessto him. lie had now received u light summer coat, a cross-barred cravat, (left over since the last season,) and apair of startling pantaloons, instead of cash for his salary ; and really he was j quite a good looking fcilow. His hair was i luxuriant aud wavy, his tcetli white and even and his eyes large and dreamy ; his form combined elasticity and strength, the result of early cxccrcisn and mountain air. His manners also did him credit, although bushfulness still caused him to smother much j that might had pleased. He occasionally received presents of fruit from home, which he always clandestinely placed in tlie desks of ! his eiupli'pcrs, neitfier of whom any longer wine tho dog climbing a ladder, and Fanny's eyes, ho was completely bewilderod. Next morning tho liilU re-echoed with tbe blunts of tho and a troop of calico horses, drawing fantastical wagons, arrested simultaneously tho hammer ana the spade, the crowbar and the pon, and filled tbe windows with fair faces. i of snuff. And in this instance Mrs. Growl came neari cr the truth than she had ever been known to i do before. Judge Jones and lady, daughter, and seri vant, were conspicuously displayed in the , autographic book of th« United States Hotel. I Saratoga. I How poor little Fanny's heart bounced ' about, as her father led her into the immense drawing-room, a few moments before dinner was announced. Such an assemblage of elegantly dressed people she had never before Been—not even in F . She was much embarrassed by tho criticizing stares of both beaux and belles, and could feel her cheeks crimson at almost cvory instant. Such bold glances she was entirely unused to—she who hod alwnys reigned supremely in her own home, and had been approached so timidly, now placed in a situation -where she was obliged to win her own way to favor, equally with every other stranger, for tho first time in her life, slie felt doubts as to the infglibility 1 of her blue ribbons. She almost wished sho hn«l_ remained at home, for this stab to her vanity was as cruel as it was unanticipated, liut sho clung close to her father, whose inflexible countenance, and carefully brushed black coat inspired a feeling of respect. The demoniacal gong surprised a slight screen) from Fanny, but the universal movement of the throng towards tho dining-room soon allayed her alarm. Here wore new causes for embarrassment. People conveyed their food to their mouths exclusively with their forks, ladios drank wine and people ate sweetmeats with venison, and nil washed their fingers at table. Nor was her surprise unobserved. Every fresh arrival undergoes a criticism, and it did not take long to decide tbfct tho Joneses were " plebeian?' Who has not seen | the cutting effect of suoh a decision at a watering placer The only way is to leave. The 1 young gentlemen will no longer dance with a young lady so proscribed ; they dare not, for fear of sharing their fate. And the belles fear contamination. Fanny Jones—poor Fanny 1 she bad not the tact to make herself popular, and so she was "cut." Knch day she Decame more and more depressed 'in spirit, und longed to be once more in her own quiet home, where, at least, her birds and her dog, and her pet pony laved her. Here she felt horself out of her element. She almost thought herself ImmbluJ, yet sho would not have exchanged the affec - tion of her old nurse at home for all the admiration of the most elaborately tojjetted guests at Saratoga. " Have you seen the last arrival ?" asked the dashing Miss J , as she was hanging on the arm of the season's lion, " Ana nowa; I nevar look at the ttegist»r." "Oh, ho is a love of a man ! and the best turned moustache that has yet appeared !" Fau«y Iward no more, but, for want of bet. tcr employment, amused herself with dwelling on a moustache. a smile, askod what he would pleas* to Lave ? " I'll teach you, you rascal, now to insult a gentleman.. Receipt that bill," commanded the strangor, throwing some gold pieces towards him, Judge Jones was at first too ranch confused to interfere or make any decided movement; but presently recovering himself, he went op to his delivorcr, and offered him his hand. Physician and surgeon, I mechanical engineering. Dr.flanrorCl l.nn tnn Into Resident Plans and Estimate* for Steam Physician of the Connecticnt General Engines Boiler* and Machinery of every Hospital, at NEW HAVEN, offers his pro- description will be made with despath on apfsssional services to tho inhabitants of Pittston plication to GKOKGE D. EST, and vicinity. ! Consulting Mechanical Engineer, K. tt—Particular attention given to diseases nt tho Ttttston Foundry, of the J&ye and Eur. Pittston* Luzerne Co., l»a. k Kh'liU RJfCF.s—The FacilJyof the Medical Institute April 25, 18o0. *Df YuleCnttafe; the |»r«. Ivms of Sow Haren: T. $rn«g[, 1 " F.«q., mil Rev.Mr.P;irke,ofPiitHton; Or Royil, of Wilkes *¥"1|7"ire Ropr fur Shafts. Slopes, Planes, Kiw""'-""" L-"■ yy vt7s,|i,t'r'°rQuuntj.,«n.iz«. 'JJT ntltes in Dlr.tu:(Di)IN'4 new building opposite Ashcroft's I ateot Steam Guages; Wooawara s IWB'H'er House. Impioved Steiiiu-pumps for supplying boilers, 0KT Ho.iitniJTG PLACHs Angle Hu tel. extinguishing fees, clearing * ines etc. iMc'r 19,1850. Also all improved attachments and fixtures ' for Steam Engine*, furnished at short notice by GEO. T). WEST, at the Pittston Foundry. April 2fD, 1856. by e. a. w. n. i I will tell you a story. Some years ago— Fifteen or twenty—no matter now, i In n fur lamed city—no matter where, i Nor luDw I, your servant,happened there— A man was driving a poor old grey, In a crazy cart, on the public way; He hail troddeu that pavement lor many a year, j When tho skies were black, when the skies i were clear; Scarcely bad the procession passed, when Fanny Jones entered. She was almost out of breath, and hor eyes wore brilliant with anticipated pleasure. " Have you any more of that blue ribbon left?' * l " Judge JontM is my name, and when I'm'at home, I'm at F—.; come and see us ; let m« introduce you to my daughter." And without -waiting for a reply, lie led him into the room where Fanny was waiting. She observed a compressed lip. and height' enad color in the stranger, as he bowed grace* fully before her ; but, of course, attributed it to any other tliun the real cause 1 The judge looked upon him as little inferior to a" rrwvl prince," and was delighted to see the young folks take to one anither so well. Their carriage arrived at the United States Hotel, accoinpuuied by the dashing horseman. For the first time since her arrival at Saratoga, Fanny was envied. " What had she done to captivate the last arrival? " " Well, there's no accounting for tasteand even the petticoats seemed to expand with fashionable sneers. Do you remember the long piazza in front of the United States? What a glorious plac» for flirtations! And so many persons find it out. ; Walking himself, hi* liorse to spare ; , For " I'ornpey " ho loved with affection raro. " Pompoy was ancient and sadly worn ; I IIis mime and tail had grown forlorn, His back was crooked and low his head, His heels wore heavy as lumps of lead, , 11 is breath came forth with a pitiful wheeze, j He seemed to be droptiioal in his knees; j Oh; bo looked like n spider, made up of legs, I Or a poor old stick, driven full of pegs. " Yes, four yards and a quarter." "I'm so glad!—going to the show, Mr. Fay ?[' " Xo ; business will prevent." " Adieu!" C. R. GORMAN, M. D., tenders liih Professional ser- " Miiis Jones," cxclaimed Simon, as she was about to leave, " here is a boxyou forgot when you were la.st hero end he drew from his breast a small parcel, containing a pair of plain oar rings. lices to the citizens of Pittston and viein- —- ■ ty. Office in thePo»t Office, Pittston. ENOl.N'KERINO AND SURVEYING. Aug. 2, 1850. ly. TT\avtd ScnooiF.Y, would respectfully anii. * cuivptav vnprvT VI n i nounco to tlie public 'hat ho still contjn- W AMUZiU I Oil 11 UUfc. D I, .VI U., ues t|,e praC.(i,.e of the iihore profession, in nil Respectfully offers hit service* as physician its launches, and holds himselt in readiness at and Surgeon, to the inhabitants of Pitts- all times to attend to any business in the line on and vicinity. Office at B. Hall's Drug of Surveying, Engineering, Estimating and Stare. Drafting. RcrEniNCF.s. — Paul B. Goddard, \f. 0., Being provided with a full and complete sot PbiU., Wm Corson, M. I)., Norristown, I'a., of instruments, and having had ample exper- Ifeasrs. Well* & Bean, Pittston. f icnce.he Hatters himself capable of giving sat- No». 23, 18S5-ly. i isfaction in any and every department of his —'' '1 ' : 5 —— .calling. Office with K. 1). Lacoe, OcfO i'el- DR. H. VVENTZEL, low,'Building. GiBaxif Physician. Would respectfully ] 1'itUton, Nov. 10, l355—tf. announce to the people of Pittston and " ~ " ~ • ricinity tint after an i •••■of somo months, NOllCC tO OiirpPfllCrS C1 Till tllOSC WISliIHR he has returned and permanently looted in » . the place. He will be happy to wait upon nny 1 , _,r . * , .. . requiring hi. professional services. - Thankful I? C" ""J, nn ,eX^,h for past farors he will endeavor to merit a con- l j * 1 "tTIi ' ''Vt wh eh ti.uance of the same. Office at Frederick »r« in good order fur working, (havingnever been in ihu water.) are clean and treehom Rr"' u"il will be sold low fore.uli. Also Pine ' " ' anil Hemlock Siding. Jenkina Block, June 1J, 18.rC0. Ilut n time is decreed for men to die, And if not for horses, we wonder why; l'uor I'ouipcyhad lived his time, and ho j Laid down in his harness, and ceased to be. ; His master jerked and jetked the rein; j " (Jet up, old boss!" ho cried in vain : j Thero he lay, like a log, in his olden tracks, W liile n travelor here, and a traveler there. Turned aside from his errand uud stare. Ono only mourner beside tiiiu went, While tfiere in the harness, at rest he slept. Said l is poor old master, in piteous tone, "I'm a beggar now, for lity horse is gone; I have no home, nor friends, nor kill, Nobody 11 pity nor take me iu ; Oh how shall I earn another cent. For that wretched hovel, to pay the rent ; And fnjr poor old woman is blind and deaf, j Where—where in the world can 1 find relief?" " Oh yes, I had quito forgotten thorn. Pa has given me a much handsomer pair ; you may keep them, Mr. Kay." " Keep tlieni!" said Simon, not believing his ears. " Voh, keep them ; I shall have no use for them." " I cannot. Miss Jones ; but if you indeed wieh to make rae happy, I will talo one, if vou will retain the other." Late in the evening, the promenadcrs, reduced to a few pairs, paused to look at the moon, or the flowers, or something, and, naturally took positions as remote from each othor as possible, At the extreme end. Fanny and her new friend hung over the balustrade. Their conversation was not very loud, After a silence of some minutes, the stranger turned towards his companion, with evident emotion. All I beard was, smile. " As you please," and she left him with a " She is gone! " sigliod he, and then the recollection of his boldness caused him almost to stagger. "But I hare this ring, and it shall never leave mu; it shall be a more rowerful talisman than the ring of thegenii." le stood gaxing at the happy people as they hurried past to the scene of enjoyment, lie would gladly have lieen one of the number, but the impossibility of his enjoying himself was the nnswor to the wish. "She will be there, and all eyes will feast upon her loveliness." He turned from the street to his ledger, and attacked the columns of figures with energy, but a mist overspread his eyes, and the decimal point becamo a blot. He laid aside tho book aud turned his attention to readjusting the goods upon the j-lielf. While thus engaged, Minus enterod. ; A murmur run throughout the crowd ; | Soiue whispered " I'm sorry," mime spoke aloud. "Why do you pause so Jong ? " "I wish I could believe you sincere," " Miss Jones, you do not know how much depends upon your answer." She spoke not, but her hand trembled upon his arm, Saratoga i« a dangerous place 1 " To say my heart is yours, is but to tell you what you must already have observed. It has been yours for yoars." It was for such an opportunity as this that I followed you to this place, that I might breathe to you the affection that I have oherished—that has hoen the spar to my ambition—that has made mo what lam!" DR. E. SHELP, W»bi.d call the attention of the public a ■ COAL OPERATION TO LEASE. Hew and Improved pUn of inserting ar- -|-nK tTmlorsigned will lease tile to il opertiflcial Teeth on Gutta I ercha base. Tins is i ation on the Scliooley property below ulterior »o any article as yet lined for turner- pjtt«ton, in Jenkins township. A shaft is sunk ary or difficult cases—and he has pure based , anfj ft|j necessary fixtures are in readiness tks right to use tho Improved Gutta Perch a. for shipping. A favorable lesse will be given Partial or full tetts of teeth will be iuserted 011 (0 parties desiring t.) embark in the Coal hntftklf plan with neatness. ,ICM. AURAM PH1CK. Office 01 Fianklin St, PitUton, Vov. 7, 1856. tf Wilkcaharto, Pa. ! * ;  "Poor man. alas! die,' that the the boast should (They needed but onion* to make themery,) ' I'oor man —jmor «oul! what will he do'!" Was echoed by every comer new, Till a tlultiPand, or more, or less, ha 1 said, " I'oor man ; 1 nm firry his horse is dead !" lie had but him, and that one old dray, " What would you give to go to tbe circus, Simon ?" TiyDnrn his living frun day to day j Ct77) tr. CHEAPER THAN EVER. "I MIR nmpi-cl(ii1ly fh# c'ti/.ms 1 of thh arvl iho "tflrmuntliim mtinlry, tlint they uvu jii*t roejlvtKcl a JurC»* tin I wnll «clt»cto(I Slock of Drv Goods, Groceries. There he lies the horse, the cart inoVcs not-0!i, sorrow hnd tear? nrenur earthly lot! " Sir." DE M TiiSTSiT. Dr. ktockikk, s urgeon Dentist, whuM announce to the citizens ofl'ittston that he way be found Then I said in my heart—I was younger then " Knell will give him a dollar to start agnin," Hut nobody « hindered, " I'll give my part Towards buying n horse to.start that cart Th'rinah their faces were long as rails, I ween And I wondered, for then I was very green. " I have a ticket; I will sell it to you for the original piic, and you can place it to our credit. I will keep store this afternoon 111 your place, as I am not well enough tmiodergo the excitement of a public entertainment." " Yon ! " " Yos. Do vou remember this f" and he took from his breast the little plaia ear-ring thai he bad guarded »o long. She did not answer: but surprise, pleasure and lore were in her face, and her bead gently Ml upon his shoulder. It (b not long since I enjoyed a quiet cup of tea with my old friend lay, who is now residing in one of the most lovely cottages on the H«dsoti|; and turning the conversation upon bis early lite, I drew from hipi this history. A few words will sufEoo to embrace that portion which will unite the beginning and the end: He joined the itinerant company, and by perseverance and industry, finally became a proprietor. Having saved enough to retire from tha pvofoaaion, ho sought out hia «arly love; *»d 'bad bat little difficulty in obtaining the consent of her father, m* lxe wu AT OK.. LAIFTO.X'S OFFICE, where he la prepared to perform all operations tn bi« Ime *( business. Dr. S. has olrtaine4 a e«*»v«und by means of which he is enabled to destroy exposed nerves withmt the least pal«. Also all diseases of the ■toufh and jaw"*ciu»Ci8caHy treated. cry Examination and advice gratis. Ladie, waited upon at their residence if preferred without extra charge. 1'itUtvn, Nov. 28, 1855. llnnlwipN OriMjkHrv, Hi*)'* and *huDD% II its nnrt Cap* N.iil*. P»rk.8stlf, tlmix. Hfiouklcru, I'wh. wfei -.h lliey for Mile •* loaf «•« rn?i ln« |)tirt-lin*ei| wl»»re. litJtV*LKY 6l 1.LV8IMN. "Oh, no, sir!" '•Take it, take it, my lad," and he put the ticket in Simon's hand, and pushed him out of tho door, thereby pocketing half a dollar— the pass baring been given for the generous display of tlw poster. Mihoju flew to tlic great tent, not doubting that he was in a. dreain, And wishing to see as lunch as possible before he awoke. Mn\ C.105& WEST PITTSTON " What in the matter ?" a 81ranger cried; And hither and yonder h»! pushed them aside. " I see, I soe, his horse is no more, His cunt is ragged, lie's old ami poor, Look up my friend! I'm sorry iiDr you, Just fifty dollars, no thanks, ndieul So saying lie left in his hand that sum. TheCfctonished crowd grew atrnngely mum. In anothur minute the ground wits clear. Nor moist, where they stood, with a single Grocery and Provision Store. * |"* li Subscriber* rcsjioctfiilly inform the A people of West Pktiton ond surrounding country, that they have opened a "New Grocery and Provision Store near the Bridge in West Pittston, where they intend keeping crms+antly oil hand, al kinjs of Country Groceries ami 1'rnvisions, which will he sold The light was still burning in No. 19, although it mi past midnight. Fanny was in vain endeavoring to fix her attention on " Zanoni." and had been full an hour making the affurU. Uar spirit* wart depressed: but why she ti« unable to understand. V«t still she was 111 at ease. Can it be wonderod at, then, that her heart fluttered when she heard near her window the tones of a guitar ? There are moments when music entrances the soul, and subdues us irith Us enchanting noy.- er. Fanny was fascinated with these harmouies, so well-timed tosoothe herDisquiet spirit. Sho drow near the window and gazed upon the quiet scone. The moon stole through the flitting clouds, and rendered even the plain walls of the hotel soft #nd dreamy. Moonlight is Mysterious, and there are tew paopie who do nut sometimes acknowledge its influence.Passing tiie doiir-keepor, lie found himself at once in tlw 4ud bewildering scene.— Tlie Court of Charles I be jSacond was sustaino,l \,y C1D» " ontir» «tr*D»gth «C the the company," and the splendor of the costomes dazzled more eyes than his. This gorpeons display soon censed, and the counters disappeared under a tent fly. The applause was'iiea&uinjT. All the seats being taken. Simon stationed himself at one end of the semi-circle of henchgji that contained the beauty and wealth of the town. . Becoming by decrees emboldened, lie ventured to gaze upon the brilliant audience.— Commencing at the farthest point, he swept with his «veC the well-packed throng. Sjud' denly a thrill of pleasure caused him almost to Bhout. Fanny was there, within only a few feet of him. His first emotion was too complicated to analyze; his second, that lie had not a red cravat. NEW LUMBER YARD. TIIE subscribers would Inform tilt citizens of 1'ittston and surrounding country, that they have established a L mher Depot on the tiank* of the canal, opposite the Coal Wharf of Mines ir Harding, where they intend !■ecping on hand, DRV LUMBER of all kinds, and where may now be fonnd fl huge variety of Dressed Lumber, such as Flooring, Ceiling, Siding, Battoros, Faced-lmnrds, etc. sain reasonably. J. LOTELAND & ( O. August 22, 1856.  as cheap as the cheapest place. (jytJall and examine our (roods and prices before purchasing elsewhere. And Isaid in my heart, "Can this t* real ! There wero many to speak, hut one to feel." tear rafne I found fault u-iiU l»iu» OHWOptMlg wilVU it Strange though it war seem. S'mon's imagination was powerful; and one of his delights was to dream «.f romantic advent urea and i.vn* possibility. The Arabian Nights very nearly gave iuui a fever ; and his greatest happiness consisted in waiting for some princess to conift and lend hiiu to wealth, with which lie could purchase all the blessings of life.— Yet it is unt strange after all ; for ho had never yet received a dollar from any oiie.and consequently uevcr left the store, aud had no associates. Political grocers necessarily have loungnrs about their establishments ; and, fortunately for themselvs, these idlers do not always discuss the aSiiirs ofCtho nation ; scandal often relieves the monotony. It was on one of these occasions that Simon became so interested as to forget the sum of two und three.— They wero commenting upon the last now kink of Judge Jones, who had recently substituted for the brass knobs in his house white porcelain. This led to the members of the family, and the young miss especially. In spite of the innuendoes made by several of the number, so many good qualities were attributed to the fair Fanny that poor Simon found himself fascinated with the description, lie sat upon his high stool like a petrifaction ; nor was lie aroused from his oblivion until the harsh voice of a customer demanded the price of a cowhide. " A cowhide 1" exclaimed Simon. "Yes, don't you hear 1" " Eighteen and three-quarter cants." "Eighteen and three quarter cents !—can get them at Smack's for fifteen and away lie went, in a Hurry. "Lost a customer," deplored Simon, "what is the matter with ine to-day 1 everything " well to do," and therefore, able." "highly respect- CARTER & KOON. W. W. LOOMIS, From The IIon*! Journal. Our Candidate for Congress. Zero and Minns were overjoyed at his return to tbfir town, and begged to be remembered if he wished anything in their line. They always knew he was "an uncommon smart lad, and had never lost an opportunity to say so." ludced, thev are now consulting with Gripes, Allies andGrahall as to the best .course to be taken in order to scQir# his nomination for Congress. fia4Clte ami llarn*** Maker, MA KK KT-ST., WILK KSBARRE, A r, w door* WfHt »fJtC*l*ol*a llok*l. A TRUE STORY flEfA large tutor title Ml of flar*n*M, Wy-«q#ft% VVhijm, Tr.«nkfl, «on*!unttj on hand. I)* ROBERT BAUfi, Ir you were to toll the people of F——, that there are many thousands in the United States who never heard of such a place, they would doubt your sanity. There it such n place; and a very important place besides, as all the inhabitants will maintain. It has its "first circles" and its "lower classes its "retired merchants" and its "great politicians," several of whom havo already "saved thecountry on various occasions." Still, a family that would acknowledge the superiority of any other family would be extremely difficult to find. B«ok-B(j»er. North East comer of Public Square and Main St., Wilkeslmrre. HOPE EXPRESS COMPANY. Picture Frames, common Gilt and Mahogany, ornamented and plain, made to order, of aay'sir.a. Job Binding neatly executed. FITTSTON AND NEW-YORK. TRIFLES- «rri£K in nr.tr york 71 dkoadway. PITTSTON & PHILADELPHIA. office ix iMnLAOELPim 128 en estnvt st. (Soitt/t-Mreit Corner 4/D, & Chestnut,) THIS Company will cariy all Express pack ages entrusted to their care to and from Pittston, connecting with Expresses to all parts ol the world, with care and despatch. Oliice in Pittston at Jenkins i\- Brother's. G. L. JENKINS, Agrut. N. B.—Each Express is in chargo of a special messenger. A jjraaeful form stood near, with the ribbon ettHteuriag a guitar thrown over his shoulder. Having finished the puUi lve s«#g. The rich tones of his voic caused many hearts to *w«ll besides Fanny's, and at the conclusion fcouquets from several windows fell at his feet. A large selection of common and fine pictares, Albums, Blauk books, Stationary) Novels, He., al.vays on hand. —If we crave the love of others, we muat love them.. The eye is so beautifully eoustr.acted that objects distant and near are at the samo instant imaged on the retina'. IDut, although tumblers in lights were cantering round the ring on extremely docile horses, it was the bright face alone of Fanny that ran along 4he optic nerve to his heart. The jokes of the "greatest clown in the world" failed to attract him; he could only hear the sweet voice of Fanny. —Woman's whole lite is a history of the nffections. Jaaa 17,1853 ARCHITECTURE —Nothing is so atrocious as fancy without taste.— Goethe. Thosi wishing anything designated abovo will please give tho subscriber a call, who Is prepared to make drawings for buildings, write specifications, &c. May be found by inquiring at the E'iglo Hotel. Judge Jones had acquired a position that entitled him to tho rcveience of that interesting community. He had retired from groceries, and luiu been twice to the State Legislature ; he was an elder in tlio cliurch, and the distinguished inventor of a patent eornshelLer. lie drove a pair oT horses, und his white houro would yield tho palm iu-do other wl|ite house for the frequency of its reunions nor tho number of its green blinds. People even hinted that the Judge intended putting his Kihiopetin in knee breeches und double capes ; but the uplumed eyes of his less prosperous neighbors, as jet restrained outrageous affectation. Fannj w*s not at all accustomed to «veh things, so thai, the impression was doubly powerful. Her cheeks were pale when she met her father next morning in the drawingroom for breakfast. —It is a maxim of prudence, to leave thing* befafe they leave us. —Crawford, the sculpjpr, now in Home, is not expected to live.. " What splendid creatuies these are1M she exclaimed. " There is a fascination about them that others seldom possess." These words made a deep impression upon Simon. Next day all l was aroused with the intelligence that the clerk of Zero and Minus had disappeared. Various were the rumors as to the cause and ckoumsiajccs of this strange occurrence. It was proposed to drag the river; to publish the particulars in the town (Jusotto, "which circulated all over the world;" and many other suggestions were made bv the public-spirited populace, but, as is usually the case, nothing was done. Zero »jid Minus of course, very sorry to lose a clerk that had cost them so little; but were pacified when they discovered that the accounts were all right, and the personal property of Simon had been forgotten in his flight. The .following five years possess but littlo interest to the render. Zero and Alinus entirely forgot even the name of Simon Fay,— aud the gossips employed their tongues on more important topics. Even Fanny seldom spoke of the bashfnl clerk, except when she contrasted the exact measure of calicoes with the liberal allowance he used to give her. She even admitted to a companion, that once he had given her a full buff-quarter too .Riuch, and was somewhat flattered by the assurance that he must have been in love, or he never could havo made such a mistake; and why should ha not feel flattered? She bad never taken any pains -tu please 4iim, so it must have been the attractions which nature had be«towed. " 1 have ordered horses for a rjije to the lake, I tbwk it wiJi Refresh you. Ifou look indisposed ; probably the water "-.-and involuntarily his face, for an instant, underwent a galvanic movement, at the recollection of its taste. Jan. 2, 1854, GEO. W. LUNG WILSON, JACKSON & ME1NELL, —Modesty is« sweet song-lvird, no open cage door can tempt it-to flight. SHARPS fc OLIVER, Successors to Fuller, Dayton C$• Co. Whole-sale Grocers & Commission Merchant*, —To resuscitate a drowned Englishmen, broil a beef-steak under Jbia jpose. Coal Merchant*. Office, est side Main St., Pittston Luzeine county, Pa. J,woe 6, 1856. tf- As thej were winding along the road, a Jiorsemwil# costume dashed by tth«W at full speed. As he passed, he turned his head towards the carriage, when In an Instant his face wns covered with blushes. —If a woman would have the world respect her husband, she must set the example. and extensive dealers in -s-JJo dust affects the eyes like gold dust, and no glasses itike brandy glasses. CHARLES TILLMAN •T 3-ma No. 83 MURRAY-STREET, Third door abovo Greenwich-street. NEW YORK. FA«niOi(ADLE Barber and nair Dresser, Opposite the Eagle Hotel, Pittston, I'a., Customers attended to with tho utmost care and .despatch, i ublic patronage respectfully solicited.judge Jones had a daughter, and naturally enough, every youhg gentleman in the vicinage regarded her as an angel. She was certainly very pretty, and performed tho "Ilopo Walt*" on the piano. This celebrated piece of German music never failed to produce a great sensation. No one ever thought of the ''corner lots" she would undoubtedly possess. Fanny wore blue ribbons, regardless of the cost and tho conscqueuces they produced in the hearts of her many admirers. Judge Jones entertained her satellites with benign toleration, flattering himself with the complimentary reflection that " where you have sugar you must expect to have flics/' —I see through it now, an the girl said when she knocked the bottom out of the pail. " A noble animal, and shooting-jacket rides him finely," said the judge, leaning forward to keep l»m in sight as long as possibly. The judge was something of a jockoy. Fanny was fully absorbed with her own reflections.—The more women look in their glasses, the less they look at their houses. Wm.TI Wilson- Hiram B. Jackson, Tjiios A. Meinf-ll- March 13, 1857—6m IMttston, April 14, 1856. 'leaves the door of the soul unlocked, and thieves and robbers go in and spoil it of its treasures. (iEO. VV. BRA1NARD & CO V?1.moo«M, 103 Murray, near VN est Street, New York. •Geo. W. Bkaimard, Aug. 2, 1850 goes wrong !" There in no telling how long ho hud been gazing nt a brass nail in tho countor, when he was again made conscious of bis locality by the entranco of a visitor ; but this tiino one who caused his nerves to vibrate with emotions very different from those produced bv tho boor Who hud prccodcd her, fur it was a young lady. What purchase she made, Simon never could remember; he could only recall, when ho again threw himself on his lonely bed, the music of her voico, the brightness of Jisr.eycs, and the grace of her movements. Fanny Jones often visited tho store of Zero and Minus after this eventful period, and on thoge days tho books were always faulty.— Reprimands became frequent; he was conscions jof having intended no wrong ; Lmt wiis in despair at the frowns of his employers.— lie felt ns though he had no friend in the world to whom ha lould turn. His cheekbones gradually grew prominent, and aleep fled from his wretched pullet. Ono morning an ezecediugly stylish individual entered the store, and after u few minutes conversation with the proprietors, he beokoned to nn attendant with tho most shining head of hair Simon had ever seen. A largo poster was unfolded, on which wero a number of colored engravings, representing splendidly dressed equestrians riding on any number of fiery horse*, in all irypotuuhlo attitudes. Simon was charmed ; nor was hie admiration diminished by the remarks of the crowd this flaming bill immediately drew around the door. " The greatest circus jn the known world," saiil une. " The best clown ever seen," said another. " Of course we'll go." \ J " Oh, yes ! must patronise th|fc arts." Jfoor Simon 1 what with the uu the end of a stick, and the geutfomufl .riding mi the end of his toes, the qlown with sgseudieagles all oyer his face, and the pony drinking Fruit and Ornameuial Trees! rI~,HE Proprietors of tho 1 HIii|!C(oii Hfurserles. ofler for sale a large e»DtleetUDn of Choice Fruit & Ornamental Trees. •u Where have I seen that face before.;" she continually asked herself. But with the utmost onoouragement, memory could not make a satisfactory answer. —In a country paper, the marriage of a Mr. .Coojior to Miss Staves is announced.— The result will probably be barrels. David Beldex —'When a man makes his wife a handsome present, it is a sign that they have been quarreling recently. .GROCERY AND PROVISION STORE. fO Sutherland, dealer ill Groceries, Provl- O (ion*. Four, Feed etc., S. E. corner of Slain and Pipe afreet*. Goods aoldfor ready (pay only, and at cstremely low prices. "Small profits and quick sales," is the motto by wtu&li |I mi determined to succeed. Arriving at the shoro, the Judge engaged one of tho many skiff* lying at the'bcacb, and his party were pulled to the stand, near the middle of the lake. Ilore are to be had all the apparatus for fishing an# even attendants to adjust the bait. Those Trees are Urge and Fiuo. All the popular, and many new and Rare —Whoever h(is .gained the affections of a woman, is apt to succeod in .any enterprise wherein Bhe assists him. Kinds are to be found jn this Collection. Apple, Penr — (Standard and Dwtnf, ) Peach, Cherry, Apricot, quince, Grape Vino», etc. etc. A fcw miles trow F lived nn honest furmerin.ft comfo,r table vii\e-covered old house. Beneath tho sluido of the lofty trees around tho dwelling gushed the liuipid waters of a sparkling spring. A friendly gourd and rustic seat lieur its rim invited the traveller to slake his thirst and rest bis faltering limbs.— The "kindly cbnritiqs of those within were well indicated by the simple hospitality without.Although angling is not a very laborious occupation, jet it nevertheless did occur,-that on their return to the Lake Hotel, the sagacious judge discovered that he had an appetite and one which demanded a substantial lunch; so he proceeded with the liberality of most persons who go on a frolic but seldom, to order a repaDt that gratified the .landlord. Cold chicken, champagne, sherry cobblers, and various other delicacies. —The (old) New Hampshire GunetU is oldest in the country, haying just ontered upon its second century. Feb. rtftM. A Large Lot of HORSE CHESXUT Trees, (extra size and remarkable thrifty,) for stroet oi* yard sotting. FIR, SPRUCE, WEEPMQ-WILLO W, 4-C. W V. CONOVER, —Sailors who have followed tho sea for years say that they can tell when the; are in the vicinity qf -Long 'Island—by the Sound. Dkalu ui Watches. Jewelry, Silver Ware, Musical lnstrum »ts. Yankee Notions, JjrC. Watches, Juwelry, Musical Instruments, *stc.. repaired \n the iDe*t mrum**. All Orders left at the " l'ittnton Gazette " Oflice, will receive prompt attention.. Catalogues, with prices will also be Shown ■there. T. & J. DILLON, —How to sweeten solitude C Shot a boy down in a cellar, and give him free access tp the molasses.barrel. Ktrfcet stroet, nearly opposite Odd Fellow's ptaildlng, Pittston, Pa. Thanks to industry probity, Farmer Fay had been able to {jive his children a good edii- ' cation. At the time our story «uoiulciiuah Jie. had sueoecdeil in obtaining for his only son, Siruom, a situation in tho well-known house of Zero and Minus. That was a proud day for tho Fays I After an evening's advice from his good parents, who did not Jail to embellish their observations by liberal quotations from tracts and other good books, and having received sonii) low presents from his sisters, a silver watch i'roiu his father, and a neatly bound Bible from bis kind old mother; he took his seat in the farm wagon by his father's Bide, and rodo slowly away from the home of bie childhood. These reflections directed her thoughts to Jfliany trifling occurrences that had previously been unheeded. She semembered his confusion, his appealing eyes, and, above all, that she had found a boquet at her door on the m iming of hia disappearance. It is some times dangerous for a young lady conscious of her own charms to say "poor fellow," and such was the case in this instance; for now that Simon was supposed to be actually dead, many good qualities were discovered that had never been suspocted during his life. Sbe hud occasionally stopped »t farmer Jay's while ridiug about the coyutiy, and the tearful regrets of those excellent .people tiwakenod sympathy in her own hqiirt. ".What ne?t;!" .exclaimed virtuous Mrs. Growl, the walking newspaper of the town. The airs of some people is ridiculous 1 There's Squire Jones, now, w,ho is always adoing something different from other folks—now he is a-going to Sarytogy, or some uther outlandish ul|Dce, a-purpose to fhow off. .Oh, dear 1 qh, near ! what are all coming to ? " and the venerable lady calmed herself with a pinch —-Men and women are extinct—they died about sixty jiears ago, and .left no heirs.— Ladies and gentlemen have usurped their places.H. K. EBERT, ■CARPENTER if BUILDER 'Residence—West Plttston, Pa. iFeb. 12, 1857. Kingst"n, Luzuine Co., Pa Kingston, Feb. U7, 1807—11,w 830* The judge proceeded to the bar-room, and requested his bill. Adjusting his glasses and running his eyes over it with becoming gravity, he directed his hand to his coat-pocket, but almost instantly a pnrspinrtion broke from his forehead; his wallet was gone. Each pocket underwent a search; but it was not to be found. M0BR1S & JONES & jCO, Iron ami Steel Warehouse, —Otis Doolittle of Hinsdale N. II., ewn* an ox, which is seven feet high, and weighs four thousand pounds, He is still young aud growing. Market and Sixteenth Streets, PHILADELPHIA. J. BOWKLEY & LEYSHON, Coax Merchants. (Wee Corner of Main and Railroad Sts., Pittston, /*«. » W« Invite the astention of Dealers and Consumers to our extensive assortment of Iron ami Steel, Nails and Spikes, N.uts, Bolts, Washers, eta., whicii .we beliove .to be found to embrace large a variety as can be found in the country. March 20, C1867—l.y After a few moments' deliberation, he called tho book-keeper aside, and explained to him his situation. " No you don't, old fellow 1" was his insolent wpiy. which he l«tfi scarcely uttered before ho inado a most #u«.pected and surprising spring. To e?plain the cause of this, it is .necessary to mention th*t ape of the geuUewon present, haying heard the conversation, and boing in.ijensea.at the language of the clerk, had applied the lash .nf a heavy riding whip to his ..calves. Xt it wonderful how;a bijUy will cringe befewe a tiwly determined and fearless man. Instead of a row, »• the judge expected, he turned to towards the horscqian, and forcing —Wanted—a female who bag a knowledge of fitting boots,jif a good moral character. We suppose boots of a good means those that ace wc.H-soled, .August li, 1850-tf. WYOMING HOTEL. 1|Dy G- W- Merceran,No. 833 Greenwich St., JD near Duano, New York. #oly 15,18$3.^tf. —"Dr. Emmons, can you -teH me I at* to understand by the soul ' ' "" was the reply ; "I can hasn't got any" *_ «• ." ofminY'""No* jot tell a man that ty for lying is to Suppose such a ta r- ; J a number of mats* • 3J . the uport, CftPgenieMta, giver, ti.e 'M ',wa ouaifortar— I Sr NOTICE TO BOATMEN! r subscriber having taken the Boatyard X and Dry Dock.of A. B. Templctun. at Pott ■Barnum, one uiilo north of Pittston, to work .oil shares, is now ready to do any work in the :bulldiqg or repairing of Boats, that might be intrusted to him l|i a good workmanlike man- When the last view of the old house and the family clustered on the porch, was interrupted by the hill around which they wero winding Farmer Fay choked down afeeling of indefinable dread, and once again exerted' himself to iuspire his-sun with proper sentiments. "lBeniember, Simon, s»id be " all is not gold that glitters." You are about to mingle with the great world and tUe,e*isnaripg vortex -rr-Jn Siarn, the pena the month *ewed up. were in force here, wha we would havA. ■BUTLER HOUSE, PITTSTON, PA. HENBY STARK, Proprietor. DptU,l,2tS«- —At • fair down Enrt, the head of domestic wri following item :—" Bw Suhaq Taompuou." EAGLE HOTEL, PITTSTON, PA., CUAS. STEELE, Boat-buildsr. HTTFFORD & POLEN, Proprietors JTm. I, 1856. Juns24,180C