Pittston Gazette and Luzerne Anthracite Journal

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Regain? yearly admrllirtt, nol to eicood with curd three squares at an« time, f 15. Business notices, with«n adreritsement, |l each. «3TThe nbove rates will be at Nelly adhered to. VOLUME X. -No 13. j and make him again as misorable aa he had been. It was with such thoughts os these that he sat by his fireside the evening after he had finished his work, when a gentleman entered and respectfully inquired if he was Mr. Watson, the carpenter. Being answered in the affirmative, he qpd that Mr. Austin had recoinmeudcd hiui as a good workman, and ho wished to employ him several months. LINCOLN AS HE IS. From the Chicago Press and T'ribune, May 23. THE JAPANESE EMBASSY. OCCCPATroSB OF THE JAPANESE; V the Euibtussador? of cxcha"""* the I whicl home mediate In thi.- j;ood' ing tk cos of here, a just es Their dclph com pi IN business CfarK From '• The Printer." MY MOTHEB. " We have just come into the place," Baid she, " and as I am anxious to bccomc acquainted with my neighbors, I have taken the liberty to call." There was something so different in the kind and polite manner of Mr. Austin, from the rude contempt with which he was usually treated, that he felt his heart expand; he was again a man among men. Ten thousand inquiries will be made as to the looks, the habits, tastes, and other characteristics of Honest Old Abe. We anticipate a few of them. »nly business which now detain* baasadors is the regulation of rate lauge between their country and litcd States, lull information abo«( they have been instructed to carrj •vith them, that their rulers may im'y establish some definite standard, /nutter they rely wholly upon the uith of our Government, acknowledger inability to calculate the differenour currencies without assistance id claiming only that a perfectly iimate on both sides be presented.— coins are to bo assayed at the Phila* a Mint, in order that their value, in rison with ours, may be ascertained; 8AN1TY AMONG TliB JAPANESE. Dr. F. A, THOMPSON, WITH ft- o 33C 3ST 13 B 8 S O Xtf, WHOLESALE GROCER, Ah! well do 1 remember me, In childhood's happy days. Of a meek+yed, gentle mother, Who taught my lips to praise, Who told roe tales of yearn gone by, And "ling me oft to rest. In plaintive strains of melody, When pillow*d on her breast. " I am much obliged," replied Mrs. Watson. " People seldom take so much The bargain was 'closed, and the next morning, true to his promise, Watson came to his work. He commenced, but his hand was unsteady itnd his manner restless, Mr. Austin noticcd it, and kept hiin engaged in cheerful conversation. Before noon he asked for cider j he conld have none, but Mrs. Austin sent him a mug of hot ginger beer, which he drank eagerly for his thirst was intense. Ho kept at his work but evidently suffered much for the want of his accustomed stimulant. aso nni.tR is Foreign and domestic WINKS, HKOAR8, AC. Mr. Lincoln stands six feet and four inches high in his stockings. His frame is not muscular, but gaunt and wiry; his arms arc long,- but not unreasonably so for a person of his height; his lower limbs are not disproprtionsd to his body. In walking, his gait, though firm, is never brisk- He steps slowly and deliberately, almost always with his head inclined forward and his hands claspcd behind his back. In matters of dress The is by no means precisc. Always clean, he is never fashionable; he is careless, but not slovenly. In manner he is remarkably cordial, and, at the same time, simple. His politeness is always sincere, but never elaborate and oppressive.— A warm shake of the hand and a warmer, smile of recognition are his methods of greeting his friends. At rest, his features, though those of a mau of mark, are not such as belong to a handsome man; but when his fine dark gray eyes arc lighted up by any emotion, and his features begiu their play, he would be chosen from among a crowd as one wlw had in him uot only the kind sentiments which women love, but the heavier metal t,i' which full grown men and Presidents arc made. Ills Iviiris black, and though thin, is wiry. His head sets well on his shoulders, but beyond that it defies description. It nearer resembles that of Clay than that of YVkhhtur; but it is unlike either. It is very large, and, phrcnologically, well proportioned, betokening power in all its developments. A slightly Human nose, a wide-cut mouth, and a dark complexion, with the appearance of having been weather-beaten, completes the description. In his personal habits, Mr. Lincoln is as simple as a child. He loves a good dinner, and cats with the appetite which goes with a great brain ; but his food is plain and nutritious. He never drinks intoxicating liquors of any sort—not even a glass of wine. He is not addicted to tobacco in any of its shapes, lie never was accused of a licentious act in all his life'. He never uses profane language. A friend says that oucc, when in a towering rage, in consequence of the efforts of certain parties to perpetrate a fraud upon the .State, he was heard to say, " They shan't do it, d—n 'em !" but "beyond an expression of this kind, his bitterest feelings never carry him. He ncvor gambles; we doubt if he ever indulges in auy games of chance. He is particularly cautious about incurring pecuniary obligations for any purpose whatever, and in debt he is uever content until the score is discharged. We presume he owes no man a dollar. He never speculates. The rage for the sudden acquisition of wealth never took hold of him. His gains from his profession have been moderate, but sufficient for his purposes. While others have dreamed of gold, he has been in the pursuit of knowledge. In all his dealings he has the reputation of being generous, but exact, and abovo all, religiously honest. LIQUORS, notice of us." Mrs. Austin inquired kindly respecting her health, and found that the poor woman was far from being well The childrcn began to creep around. She displayed a handfull of apples, which she took from her pocket, and they soon gathered around her. She gave each ail apple and patted their curly heads, with kiud and gentle words. The little creatures looked wildly at her, as if unable to comprehend the cause of such unwonted kindness. No. 184 West Street, Slew" Vork. Ah ! well I do remember mo, When riper year* had come, Of that mother'* tender eounnelH In my own early home; And when 1 loft. thro' love of altange, The hoc no*ofjoyouH youth, It was hei* voice that whisper'd low The words of love and troth. New-York, 8epU SI, 1W9. The offer was received with joy, and tho reformed inebriato was again placed under circumstances favorable to his good aTAMTON, HftftKf ailKLDON, CUAH MCUOVOALI. PETER SIDES WITH purposes; and not long after he waB indue ed to join a temperance society, of which he has ever since bocn a respeetable member.STANTON, SHELDON & CO Grocers and Commission Merchants, WHOLISALK Ah! well I do remember mo, When thro' the Inpse of years, I homeward hirn'd my weary steps Thro'guilt, and woe and tears, 'Twus the same sweet tone and melting eye, To me a welrouv gate, • • Those speaking eves those wolcome tones Are nC»w but of I lie grave. Bostox, Dee. 19.1859. Andrew B. B*«**» Ifo. 81 Front street, New-Yori. April 0, IfWO.-tf. Insanity is less kn the average of casC three thoiiHand inl United States it is it to every ..twelve hui the insane persons in Kemcdies lor the poo by the Government, As medicine, opiuir not universally. U to, and the patients extreme eases. Th qucntly applied. T Of every one liunc about sixty are resto as in the United £ sanity is.sometimes p.  Mania from the use of liquors is unknoMk Punishment is never inflicted upon the insane. Mental disorders are most frequent in the middle classes, and are more general in citics than in the country. JArANEBECJJJTS. Dwn than in America, s being one to every \bitants, while in the the proportion of one dred, hev en-tenths of Tupan are females.— est class are provided u public hospitals.— s sometime used, but eeding is not resorted are confined only id 5 shower-bath is Ire le diet is unchanged ed who are affectcd a tea. Jempofary in oduced by sun-stroke - • _ 1 When night came, Mr. A took him to the store und paid him for his work in articles necessary for his family; and with kind encouraging words, bade him good night. When he not home, and exhibited a large halt fish and a bag of flour, the children shouted for joy. It takes but little to make children happy. Alas ! that that little should be so often denied. Sirs. Watson's face wore an expression of pleasure quite unusual to her, while she went to prepare supper. A year had passed away since the commencement of our story, and Mrs. Emery came one day to visit her friend Mrs. Austin. In the course of the afternoon a well dressed and decent looking woman came in, leading a little child. Great was the surprise of Mrs. Emery on being introduced to this woman, to find that sho no was other than Mrs. Watson. When she arose to depart, Mrs. Austin said to her, " If you can spare little Mary, I wish you would send her hero this afternoon ; I want her to help me.1' JOHN RICHARDS, When the kind lady rose to depart, she naked 3Ir8. Watson to let Mary, a child of seven years old, accompany her home, that she might send her some medicines. The child sprang forward with a cry of pleasure, and placing her hand in Mrs. Austin's, looked up affectiountely into her face; then starting baok, she looked at her mother, who she. remembered had not given her consent. Mrs- \V. toll Mary she might gOj but promised her a whipping if she ATTORNEY AT LAW, CONVEYANCER, AND NOTARY PUBLIC How to have Good Neighbors, Collection!promptly nttendod to. Office- Odd Fellows' Block, un-stairs, Main street, Pitt,ton. March 80,69. " So you havo bought the pleasant farm where Mrs. Dalton used to live," said Mrs. Emery to Mrs. Austin. " It is a pretty place, but after all, i shall not envy you, for there will be the Watsons right under your elbows, and worse neighbors yon never found. Watson, you know, spends all ho can get for liquor, and Ms wife is little better than himself; indeed, somo say, if she was the woman she should be, her husband would be a better man.— And their children, the posts of tho whole neighborhood—brought up to idleness and mischief, they bid fair to perpetuate their parents' character." D. S. KOON, Attorney at law—omce in theBatler House, Main street, l'lttston. Jan. 26,1859. JEflGME CJ. MILLEB, attorney AT LAW. was not back soon " Bear pa," said little Mary, pressing close to his side, " I wish you would always work for Mr. Austin. If you would, littlo Johnny would get some shoes. " Yes, indeed," was the reply ; " Mary shall come, for she is never so happy as when she is here." Mrs. Austin took the ctiild by the hand and departed. It was a cold day in November, and the wind fluttered poor Marv's frock, and blew back the tangled curls from her naked brow. Mrs. Austin tied a handkerchief over her head*. OFFICE IN THE COURT HOUSE, "Wilkes-Barre, Penna. A tear came into the father's eye as he looked upon his half naked children, and witnessed the joy which one day's labor had conferred on them. lie placed the child upon hi« knee, and kissed her chcek with parental tenderness. His passions had been checked, his better nature was aroused, and he sat thoughtful and silent during the evening. His pust life came up before him. He remembered his own neglected and hopeless childhood, for he was a drunkards's child. He saw that the evil habits which he then contracted, were working the ruin of himself and family D irfld tho question came to his heart, whether he should entail a like curse on his posterity, and make the little ones around him miserable outcasts from society, like himself. lie resolved that for one week at least, he would not drink. Ho lay down on his pillow that night with a feeling ot satisfaction which he had not experienced When she was gone Mrs. A. said to her friend, "You remember your fears that we should have a good deal of trouble with these Watsons; but there is not a family in the neighborhood who have afforded us more pleasure." Removal. Dtt. LAWTON h*s leraoved his office and residence to the first house south of the Vidge, River Street, West l'itutou. August 34th, 1859. " Are uot your feet cold f" she said, as she looked down and saw that she hud no The presents brought by the Japanese Embassadors from the Tycoon to the President ufthe United States are as follow*: Two wooden saddles, heavily lackered, and decorated with inlayings of gold. The stirrups are of wood, aud too trappings of red silk and fine leather, with embroidered figures and fringes of gold. The pads at# of fine cloth, also embroidered. Wooden riding whips shaped like our walkingsticks, and set with gold, and mother of pearl, accompany the saddles, with which there is also au embroidered cloth horseblanket./Several rolls of the rarest Japanese silk, variously figured. C Large folding-screen, of paper and straw. Sideboard of lackered paperware, with images of birds, &c., in relief, wrought in gold. Broad curtain of heavy crape, variously colored, with cords of twisted red crape. Rolls of ornamented paper, with silk borders, for curtains or wall-paper. Two swords of the best tempered Japan steel, in scabbards of paper-ware, mounted with jewels and gold. Lackcrcd boxes, ladles, trays, &c. shoes on " Poor children," said M{8. A. mournfully, " what better can wc expect of them, than that they will perpetuate their parents' character except there be redeeming influeuccB east around them. Their poor mother has had much to harden her heart. She was au orphan cast on the world in infancy, ller heart never unfolded the buds of its affections, beneath the genial smile of parental love. Kvery thing in her that was good, was checked by the evil influences which surrounded her. How can we e*pcct one to be good and kind, who never knew what kindness was herself? We do not know, Mrs. Emery, what wc should be, if our fate had heen like hers." " Yes, ma'am," said Mary, " but mother says wo shall get no shoes this winter, for father spends all he can get for drink." " This is strango indeed. Mrs. Watson is so changed that I did not recogsize her. I am sure I should know her iu her former JLUZEBNE HOUSE, WEST PITTSTON, tjdzerue County, ouna. They reached home, and Mrs. A. found a hood, a pair of shoes and a shawl for little Mary, and some medicines for her rags and dirt," H. M. DAMAN, Proprietor. To be opened May 10th, 1800. " The whole family are changed since Watson left drinking. They arc as iudustrious and honest as any people among us; but you will soon see little Mary who is one of the sweetest children in the world." .rimis Hotel, under the proprietorship of the present 1 occupant, is dftxlgned to be a first class  House, where persons from the cities or elsewhere may sojourn. in one or the must interesting localities of the State. Horses nud OarriaKCs always in readiness. Tn* Hou«e is ill daily communication With New York *nd Philadelphia. Slk trains passing the door each day. Charge* rriodchitc and accommodations of tlie beat kind. April »th, 18«0. mother. The child had never been so happy before, as she was when she tripped home that night. She was not only delighted with the prescuts she had received, but the kind words and looks of her new friend, had fallen like sunjshine on her heart. " Hut tell me what has brought this mighty change to pass. Are you the magician whose magic faind has brought round this great revolution V WINCHESTER & CO. Geatlcmeu's Furnishing Store, " I believe there has been no magic employed," said Mrs. Austin, smiling. We have given them little except kind words and a good deal of kind advice." Wheu Mr. Austin came home his wife informed him of the call she hud made.— " The situation of the family is truly deplorable," she added ; " is there nothing we can do for them ?" ANl) FATElfT MIOl'LDER SEAM 8IIIHT "True," replied Mre. E., "bat it does seem as if she might know enough to let her neighbors' property alone; you kuow they say she will steal." for year* "Well," said Mrs. Emery, "you never had bad neighbors, and I can't think you ever will have, if you have made good neighbors of the Watsons." No. 706 CHESTNUT Street, The next day Mrs. Austin sent for little Mary to coine and spend the day with her, and take care of the buby. Poor little Mary, she was not pretty. How could she be, with that cold, hungry look, and those dirty rags about her. She was not good for she had seen nothing but evil all her days. The air she breathed in the cradle was polluted with the breath of drunkenness and blasphemy. Yet to Mrs. Austin, she was an interesting child, for she was gontlcand affectionate, and her little shnt-up heart seemed to open and expand, when a smile of love fell on it, as the convulus unfolds its bosom to the rays of the rising sun. Abore Seveutli, Opposite Ike Washington House, PHILADELPHIA. Fine 8HIRT8 aud DRAW BBS mado from niea*uremrnt at a few days not ice and in all CttMa W A Kit ANTED lo fit. Formula for measurement furnished on application by mail. " Indeed, I do not kuow," replied her " She does uot kuow that she should not steal. But you and I ought to \hank Heaven, that as stroiiir as we think our principles to be, they have not been tried by temptations such as hers. We do not know what it is to be hungry and C-ild, and soe our little ones shivering around us, crying for bread, while our neighbors have enough and to spare." husband. " If there is, I doubt not you will thirik of it. Watson is terribly besotted ; 1 met him to-night reeling home, probably to abuse his family ; and yet they say when he is sober he is a kind-hearted, pcaccuble man. lie has a good trade, and if he could only be prevailed upon to work without drinking, he might support his fuuiily well. Hie poor wife seems indolent and hopeless; but if she could see the prospect of better days, she would 110 doubt do better." Ciialmeus' Eloquence.—Among the most urdent admirers of Dr. Chulmers' eloquence, was Mr. Young, Professor of Greek. Upon one occasion he was so electrified that he leaped from his seat upon the bench near the pulpit, and stood) breathless and motionless, gazing at the preacher till the burst was over the tears all the while rolling down his cheeks.— Upon another occasion, forgetful of time and place, he rose elapped his hands in an ccstaoy of admiration and delight- When he preached in London his own brother James never went to hear him. One day, at a coffcc-houso which he frequented* the brother was asked by some one who was ignorant of the relationship, if he had heard this wonderful countryman and namesake of his. — High preparations aro making in Canada for the glorification of the Prince of Wales. A special rajjway carriage has been made for him to rido in on iha Great Western lino. In its size and outside appearance it is similar to an ordinary firstclass car, except in its painting, a part of which is the Prince of Wales' arms, and some beautiful panneling. The principal feature of the inside is the spacious saloon, 26 feet long by 9 feet wide. The sides, cuds and partition of the toom are richly ornamented with pedestal, comics, pilaster and entablature complete. Tho windows are surmounted by a silk upholstery panel and hung with drapery. Over the door at each end of the saloon is placed the Prince of Wales' coronet and feathers, carved in wood. With this as its centre runs a fluted silk panel, in shape like an extended fan, while in place of windows two largo mirrors will be suspended each side of the doorway. The furniture will be constructed of blister or bird's-eye maple; the sofas and chairs aro of the style of Louis XIV, and XV. Next to the saloon on cither side of the car, is the dressingroom and wash-room, which will be fitted up with cvory regard to comfort and eonvcnience. At the other end of the car ia the ante-ehamber, 14 feet long. This room will be plainer than the principal saloon, but yot very elegant. Liberal Inducements to Wholesale Hnyers. April *, ISOO.-ly. 080. W. BKA1NERU * CO., GROCERY, He would be bold a man who would say thtt Abraham Lincoln ever wronged any one out of a cent, or ever spent a dollar that he had not honestly earned. His struggles in early life have made him carcful of money; but his generosity with his own is proverbial. He is a regular attendant upon religious worship, and though not a communicant, is a pew-holder and liberal supporter of the Presbyterian Church in Springfield, to which Mrs. Lincoln belongs. He is a scrupulous teller of the truth—too exact in his notions to suit the atmosphere of Washington as it now ig.— His enemies may say thut he tells Black Republican lies; but no man ever charged that, in a professional capacity, or as a citizen dealing with his neighbors, he would depart from tho Scriptural Command. At home he lives like a gentleman of moderate means and simple tastes. A good-sized house of wood, simply but tastefully furnished, surroundod by trees and flowers, is his own,"fend there he lives, at peace with himself, the idol of his family, and for honesty, ability and patriotism, the admiration of countrymen. 193 Murray, near W«i Street, • CO.W.BIUIKKKM, . JW. Yorli. DAVID BI2LDEN. S " Very well," said Mm. Emery, rather indignantly, "we shall Bee how you like to have your clothes-line and your fruit trees robbed every now and then." Practical Watchmakers and Jewelers, " To bo sure," replied Mr. Austin, thoughtfully, "he has a good trade, mid he was once considered the best workman in town, but he has become so intemperate that none will employ him. I don't know what supports his family ; they must often be in wretched destitution." Mrs. Austin washed her face and combed her hair. She had pretty yellow curls, and a very fair complexion, and the kind lady put on a clean apron, thought her really beautiful. The wo-begone expression haj vanished from her pale face, and her blue eyes sparkled with dolight. She seemed for the first timo to enjoy that buoyancy of spirit which belongs to childhood. All the day long she was busy as a bee, and when night came, and her father's work was done, she went to Mrs. Austin to have tho apron taken off. "That will be very unpleasant if it occurs," was the quiet reply. " But I believe that society is guilty for a great deal of thq mischief it suffers from such persons. No. smiles of love full on their chccrless childhood—no kind voi«c warns them of the evils which surround their path—no kind hand is extended to raise them when falling, but they arc often repelled with aversion and contempt, by those who profess to be Christians and philanthropists." "Wretched destitution, indeed," exclaimed his wife. " And now I think we may help them You know we want some one to work on the house immediately.— Employ him, and perhaps by keeping him away from temptation, and giving him proper encouragement, we may help him to break off his brutal habits." 'Yes,'said James, somewhat dryly, 'I have heard him.' H. dk A. PETERSEN, Scranton, Pa. . D c. PETEJ1SEN, Honesdale, Pa. Oct. 10, 1869. V. PETERSEN, Pittston, Pa. 'And what do you think of him ?' 'Very little, indeed,' was the reply. ' Dear me!' exclaimed the inquirer, 'when did you hear him ?' 'About half an hour after he was born/ wag the cool answer of the brother. DR. 3. M. BARRETT " Yojy have cingular notions, Mrs. Austin," rejoined ber friend. " I'ot myself, I must confess I cannot help feeling nn aversion for such people, and wishing the in as far off as possible." BWOSir. " Would you like to keep it ?" said the lady. J * " Oh yes, ma'am," said the child, a tear coming into her eye, "I should like to keep it very much, but it is not mine." OOm IbrH D on b»low Steele's Hotel Oa North side of Public Square. Willtee-Murre, I?a. " That is a good idea, Jane, and I will see him to-morrow, and try to engnge-him. If Mr. Lincoln is elected President he will carry but little that is ornamental to the White House. Tho country must accept his sincerity, his ability, and his honesty, in tho mould in which they are cast. He will not be able to make so polite a bow as Frank Piebce, but he will not commence auew the agitation of the slavery question by recommending to Congress any Kansas-No! trauma bills. He may not preside at the Presidential dinners with the ease and gnico which distinguish the "venerable public functionary," Mr. Buchanan, but he will not the necessity for atCovode Committee and the disgraceful revelations of CoaNKi.tus Wendell. He will take to the Presidential Chair just the qualities which the country now demands to save it from impending destruction— ability that no man can question, firmness that nothing can overbear, honesty that never baa been impeached, and patriotism that never despairs. The next morning the Watsons were not a little surprised to sec Mr. Austin enter their dwelling. His heart grew siok at the prospect of sin and misery aiound him. The shivering children were eagerly pressing around a table on which there was no food except a few potatoes. The father was standing at u shelf, preparing his morning potations, and Mrs. W., with uncomed hair and dirty face stood in a menacing attitude, upbraiding him with loud angry words. —Talking of absence of mind, (said tho Rev. Sidney Smith,) the oddest instance happened to me once in forgetting my own name. I knocked at a door in London, and asked if Mrs. B. was at home.1 "Yes, sir, what name shall I say ?" I looked in the man's faee astonished—what name ? Aye, that is the question—what is my name? I beliove the man thought me mad, but it is literally true, that during the space of two or three minutes, I had no more idea of who I was than if I had never existed. I did uot know whether I was a dissenter or a layman; I felt as dull as Sternhold or Hopkins. At last, to my great relief, it flashed across me that I was Sidney Smith. I heard, also, of a clergymun who went jogging along' tho road until he 6ame to a turnpike. "What is to pay ?" " Pay, sir! for what ? " asked the turnpike man. "Why, for my horse, to be sure." "Your honor, sir! what horse? Ilere is no horse, sir." " No horse !—God bless me!" said he, suddenly looking dowu between his legs, MI thought I. was on horseback." Br. B. inserts Teeth on Gold**nd Silver 81*te, Ice., and operates in all the branches of leatal Surgery, in the best manner. A deduction from usual charges sufficient to cover expenses, allowed to persons who •one from a distann. " We never had bad neighbors," said Mrs. Austin, thoughtfully. " If this family cannot be improved, it may be very unpleasant living by tbern." " You may keep it then, dear, and be sure it is kept clean." • Sweet and happy wero her thoughts that night, as she tripped homo by her father's side and when she lay down on her low bed, a princess might have envied her tho beautiful dreams that filled her little head.— Thus day after day passed away —tho work on Mr. Austin's house went on, and noless visible was the transformation that was taking place amongst the Watsons. The children were comfortably clothed and sent to school, and their mother With revived health and courage, set about eleaning her cottage. The broken windows were repaired, a few articles of furniture purchased, and their home assumed an appearance of comfort which it never wore before. April 19, I860.—ly. A few days after the above conversation, Mr. and Mrs. Austin took possession of their new home. They were humble, unpretending people, but they were Christians, and they had learned to believe it their duty to imitate the example of their Master, who came to seek and to save that which wan lost. They were not . among those whose sympathies are inactive when, excited by the miseries which pass before their eyes. —The library of the late Theodore Porker was bequeathed by him to the City of Boston, to be deposited in the Ffee Public Library. It is one of the largest and one of the most choice private collections of books in the country; it £0?er« a wide range of subjects, and includes works in mauy languages. The books are gonerally in the best editions, and some of thom ara DR. J. A . RO II IN HON, HOMEOPATHIC 3PHYSICIAJT OPERATIVE SURGEON, Pittston, Pa. "IJHIPECTFL'LLY offers Iiis services to the people JO, of Pittston ami its vicinity. A constant supply of fresh medicines always on hand. Family cases fnrnlnlio.t or refilled to order. OFFICE oyer (Uric t Ha*', new store. RESIDENCE st E. J. Winner's, Wost Pittston. Pittston, May X, 18eo.-li. AND " Good morning, Mr. Watson," said he. "Good morning, sir," replied tho poor man, with** hiccough. " I don't feeL well this morning, and I was about to take some bitters." They had entered upon a sphere which was to give a trial to (heir patience, and an opportunity for the exercise of their Christian benevolence. As soon as they settled, Mrs. Austin called on the Watsons. It was not without a feeling of loathing that she entered their ruinous hovel, but she was resolved to get acquainted with them, an«L if possible, to do them good. The childFtn, poor, little, dirty, half-naked creatures, ran away to bide when she entered, and Mrs. Watson, with a look of surprise, rose up and offered her a broken chair. very old, JL r. CiMsasovou. J .to. Auu. A. P. CHMEBROUGHI & CO., POHK paokbh. COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND WHOLESALE '* DJCALO0 nf Fish, Cheese, and Provisions, 10 North Wharves, above Market St. Packing and Curing House, »th t Beed Sts., Philadelphia. April 20, 18fl0.—6m. N Natural Gas.—There i» a gas exeit* ment in Mendota, Illinois. People dig down fifteen or twenty feet and ind I combustible gas, apparcutly inexhaiwtabli in quantity. " Don't take them, they will do you no good, and I want to talk to you ou business."Echo.—What must be done to conduct a newspaper right ? Write. But the work was at Inst done, aud paid for, and poor Watson's heart sunk within bun as he left the house. His appetite had been checked and he tasted the delights of sober industry; but he felt weak, and he dreaded to leave the roof where he hiyl seen so much purity and peace, and to go forth among his former associates. He knew their power over him, and he feared they might lead bin) into liis old habits, Watson looked at him with surprise,and pushing the glass from him, seated himself to hear what he had to say. What is necessary to a fanner to assist him ? System. Tug following conversation recently occurrod in a confectioner's shop, in Manayunk, between two "fast" urchins under twelve years of age: "Tom, do you smoke much now ?" "No, the cigars are so bad now that unless a man imports his own tobacco he can't get on wjth contort," What would giro a blind man the greatest delight? Light. What is the best counsol given by a justice of the peace ? Peace. Who commit the greatest abominations? Nations. " I wish to hire you to work on my house," continued Mr. A. "We have sev-1 eral unfinished rooms, and if you will comeD I will pay you at Mr. Frost's store, where you can obtain groceries and clothing for your family." » | Mantuamaking. HfRS. DAVW would respectfully fall the attention [VI „f the Ladies of Pittston and vicinity to her l«r«e rarloty of most approved New Patents Just received jahom New York. Particular attention puid to tho cutting and fllting child reus clothes. Mantillas. Clonks and Dresses cut filled anil made on short notion. Place of business, over D. Lamb's. Pittston; Apr. Jfl, 16W. Easily Detectbd.—A new counterfeit banknote is described as having for its vlgnetto " a female with a rake in her lap." What Is the greatest torrificr ? Fire.