Pittston Gazette and Luzerne Anthracite Journal

              PITTSTON GAZETTE, | w _A** iflfcj£32 Ik j ■ WT~~WB — * The" Gazette" Jobbing Offloe, JFilrfw n A rcEwpni ■ . I V B M ■ ■ B i Being now consolidated, embraces ■ Iftrger variety of ■HH IT f\ /J rLi 1 I I'jiS^« J~ -M- M _■ —■— •■ MANIFESTS, ORDERS, ■ fAMfHWTB, HANDBILLS, CIRCULARS, BILL HEADS, SHOW-BILLS; TICKETS, LABRLS, CM «!D?, NOT®,  PITTSTON Anthracite Journal. published weekly by jMgtftT, BE YEA k THOMPSON, Gazette Building, Main Stmt, West Side. GAZETTE Mid JOURNAL is publishea •very Thursday, at Two Doiuabs par annum, Itrictly in advance. |3r No postage charged within the county. ADVERTISING- BATES. : AND LUZERNE ANTHRACITE JOURNAL. RULING. 1 84 3 00 id. | Dm | 1 jr, etofefr to % Coal Interests, ffllitics, ftefos, literature, atib Central firtelligeiue. Ruled work of all kinds, done in Ihe neataat tod bMt manner, and printed aa requeued. JiT«rytiling Inltta Una will receive prompt atteatten; ... 1 00 "i ao j aoo I 8 0Q | 7 oo | iooo 5 00 8 00 Dluinn, BLANKS. ■ ■ SOU | 6 UO 7 00 10 00 00 I ftD 00 I 35 00 I 60 00 lowing Blanks are kepi on hand, orprlatadu ■old on raaaonable WflDI' SfcavrtWatlMki* Conalable'a Sale*, Summona, Judgement •romlaaory Kotea, Sobpoaana, AUMkMnla. , Marriage CartlBeaUa. Check Kali*, Timtr I, Contractu, Lewies, tlr., etc. i i i a gestion of Colonol Dsnbon, with ie had conferred, the American retired with his fkUea men from ig Valley, leaving the former in imand. lis period Denison received an order ol. John Butler, demanding that all under his control should be ms/ delivered up, and requestftlg » where they might adjust the confort where ftU jds were drawn up and ifgOMpy contracting. These provided that Mtants should lay down their arms avery fortress tc be demottfbed, ition of obedience being that they peaceably occupy their farms withes tat ion, and no lives be destroyed, rere several other sections,' but sntioned are most relevant to our ), being the first that were disre- After every preliminary had been mated, the patriots grounded their ngthe women and children dings, threw open the enfort. In advanced ths in holiday costume, win and colors flyin gt and inv atrocious plunderers, the pon the stacked  -, Butler, prevented this atded the weapons over to his Dnt about marking the gar; symbolical sign, which would alone insure their Th.foll ordar, and Warrant!, Oon«raeu,j Regular ytmrly idTeritur*, not to nxcMd with card three square* »t anv Ume,»l5. Butlneu noLltea, wlthan mdvartltemvat, VI Mch. JTt The -iiiove mietwlUbe strictly adhered to. PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1860. WHOLE NO. 513. VOLUME X.—NO. 23. .TISEMBNTS. HAYDEN BROTHERS, GEORGE R. "LOVE, [For tho Pitts ton Gaiette.] I'M RICH IN FAItH AND LOVE. in Wyoming, erected a fortified buiffing upon the old shores of the Susquehanna river, and naming it after themselves, the place was known thoughout the neighborhood as Wintermoot's Fort. This, they entrenched and strengthened from attack, supplying themselves with arms, and in other ways providing against surprise. The settlers, not without anxiety at the aspect of affairs, resolved upon constructing similar fortifications for their own protection, and accordingly without assistance, destitute both of " fee" and " reward," they erected a number of small forts between Wintermoot's and the townof Wilkes- Barre. Forty Fort, then in a wretched state of repair, its wooden walls mouldering and the clay falling from its neglected crevices, was comparatively rebuilt and much enlarged, accommodations being prepared for the reception of a large number —both wouien and children—if the exigencies of the times rendered it neccssary for them to seek its fortified shelter. Thus did the inhabitants provide themselves for defcncc, although there Was no immediate cause apparent, for the warlike preparations which had so steadily and rapidly been progressing. swampy covert along the mountain side.— The American right was commanded bT Colonel Zebulon Butler, and their lei formed under the superintendance of Col onels Denisin and Dorrance. The field o1 battle was partially cleared, with here and there some scanty patches of cultivatiot appearing among the low, stunted oaks and rvgged pine trees, of which the woodi were composed. The afternoon waa warn and lovely and the Wyoming valley bask ed beneath the genial rays of summer'i sunshine in even more than wonted beauty how soon, alas! were those quiet glades U resound with savage yells and echo bad tbe roar and dcssinlnoe of battle. the su whom Butler WHOLESALE DEALERS IN YANKEE NOTIONS and FANCY GOODS, New Milford, T». WITH 1860. FRESH GOODS RIEGEL, BAERD, & CO., tXrOHTlBI AND JOBBKB8 OF FOREIGN AND AMERICAN Dry Ootoda. SPRING. 1860. HOPPOCK, GARBUTT 8t CO.,1 Grocers and Commission Merchants, BT TIIID1M0 WRIGHT. Wyom full COIL At thii from C the forts mediatel meeting ditions ment wa at Forty stipulations those eontr, the inhabitah and permit the cond: should out mi There these n narrativ garded. consuii WM. HAYDBW, TRACY HAYDBN, July 19, I860.—lv. JOB* HAYDEJf, OEORQK HAYDKM. No wealth hare I, In floclu and herds, Ho . 67 89 & 91, Warren Stree (First Door East of Greonwich 8treet), NEW YORK Elmer H. Gar butt, No corn, nor wine in store, No sycophants, thole flatt'rtng birds, That haunt a golden Shore. Tet I have life, and I hare health, No. 47 North Third Street, Philadelphia. Would respeotftilly Invito tho attention of Country STOCK OP FRESH SPRING GOODS, Which they are now receiving in Store. W Merchants would find it to their advantage to call and examineouf stock- May 31,1860.—Ty. DICKSO & CO., Moses A. Hopnock, William II. Black, Mortimer Hendricks. August 18th, 1880. Those (loth my bosom move; To praise the fountain of my wealth, I'm rioh in Faith uud Lore I SCRANTON FOUNDRY and MACHINE WORKS. — Manufacturers ol Kngines, Boilers, and Machinery ot' every descriu ion, and dealers in all kinds of Hardware, Nails, Iron and Steel j Leather and Rubber Bands and Belting; Stoves, Tin and Sheet Iron Wart-, Railroad supplies of all kinds; Gas Pipe, Steam and Water Fittings, and Eogioo Furnishing generally. Julius D. Roberts, Flanirg Mill. This earth has been long time to me A world of strife and care; Its brightest sky, and sunny sea Were but a tempting »narel E'en now, full many a darksomehour Are mine—yet still I prove Tho' poor in purse, and weak in power, I'm rioh in Faith and Love I THF, undersigned having fitted up a part of tho Lulerne Foundry for a Planing Mill is prepared to execute order* for flooring, fee® board*, siding and all desoriptionsof planed lumber. Planing and sawing done on reasonable terms. The foundry and machinery business »ill Iw carried on a* formerly. Orders for Engines, Boilers and Machinery in general attended to promptly. WINCHESTER & CO. Gentlemen's Furnishing Store, km PATBKT SHOri.DBR SKAM SHIRT MANUFACTORY, So. 706 Chestnut street, above Seventh, opposite the Waahinjjton House, Philadelphia. Pine BHIBT8 and DRAWPIIS made from meajurom#nt At a fe\r MY8 notice and in All caaph WARHAMED to fit. Formulu for measurement furnlahod on Application by BUkil. Liberal inUuccirientH to WliolenAle buyers. *" April», 1WD.-Iy. Scranton, Feb'y 2, 1869.—tf DC?" Dealers supplied upon liberal terms. The attack was commenced by the Americans, who opened a destruction fire upon the enemy's left, advancing after each volley and pouring in their shots with rapidity and skill. Such, indeed, was the precision and celerity with which they fired, that the enemy were obliged to give way, and a wild and evanescent hope of victory for a moment inspired the heroic settler. The marsh we have before mentioned as occupied by Indian and tories, was, however, destined to turn the tide of victory; from beneath its cover, the savages threw out repeated volleys Upon the American left, so much so that Colonel Benisin ordered his men to fall back, for the purpose of varying his position and protecting them from the galling fire to which they were exposed. The yeomanry, untutored in the discipline of war. mistook their leader's order, and supposing he had commanded them to retreat, all was instantly a scene of fearful confusion. The officers exerted themselves in the most courageous manner, and their Colonel Butler rode along the lines, calling them his children, and earnestly entreating the flying companies to rally for the defence of their homes. But the panic had pervaded the entire army and a general retreat was the natural consequence. A dreadful and indiscriminate slaughter ensued; the savages, dashing forward in pursuit disregarded all supplications for mercy, and horrible deeds were perpetrated at whose contemplation human nature shrinks with disgust.— The claims of friendship, consanguinity, ay and even of fraternal affection, were all alike forgotten, a demon reigned in the hearts of men, and acts of the most terrible ferocity were the result of his behests. WM. CUNNINGHAM, JlgenI. Pktston, Jtrne 14,1*60. ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING David Scuooi.it, would respectfully atD« nounce to the public that ho still contiu ues the practice of the above profession, in nil ita branches, and holds himself in readiness :ii all times to attend to any business in the line of Surveying, Engineering, Estimating au.l Drafting. Being provided with a full and complete of instruments, and having had ample expoiD ienco, he flatters himself capable of giving »nt« isfaction in any and every department of Ills' calling. Office with B. II. Lacoe, Odd fol» • ws'Building. I may not boast what I have done, Or what I could endure; Sufficient this—to rest upon, God m I'romitct are eurc I Whoever seeks—shall surely find— Who trusts—His power shall prove— The poorest my poor kind I Am rich tn Faith and Love! 10 CONSUMERS AND DEALERS IN r TICE CBAS. STAHTOX, HBHRY SHELDON, CHAS. v'DOCOALI.. GUNPOWDER. Messes, e. j. du font da nbkocb* & Co., of Wilmington, Delaware, having erected a Magazine at i'ort Griffith, near i'ittston, are prepared to supply parties in this region with various kinds of MINING AND BLASTING POWDER VIZ: •F. and FF. F. FF. FFF and FFFF. in 25 pound kegs,—which they are now rea- PETER SIDES WI1* STANTON, SHELDON & CO WROUIAbl Rude are the gales, and rough tho shocks The pilgrim's vessel bears; Oor smiles Today, To-morrow mocks! Or turns to scalding tears. Yet still triumphant on I tread, My hopes are placed above; And wanting oft my daily bread f« rich in Faith and Love I arms, and plac within th« bu trances to thC enemy, arrayea i drams beating I mediately those ! torics, seized i I But their office tempt and hai Indians, who t rison with som they insisted safety. The people within the fort were comparatively well treated personally, but these formed only an iota of the inhabitants of Wyoming; the Indians respected their treaty stipulations but for a few hours after admission, whan the entire bands scattered through the valley spreading desolation and death wherever their footsteps rested. The people fled in terror from the pursuing savages, leaving behind them blazing dwellings and desolated harvest fields; whole towns were destroyed, and the fertile meadows, laden with exuberent vegetation, ruthlessly laid waste.— It is said that Butler endeavored to restrain his Indians, but all efforts were unavailing, as they rccklessly disregarded every command. Finally he withdrew from the valley, without—it is the writer's belief—deserving those imputations of treachery and cruelty which many historians have cast so unsparingly upon his memory. Let us at least consent to suppose that his ill* tentions were inclined toward humanity even if harrassing circumstances prevent* ed him from oarrying them into effect; we have seen how he controlled bis tories, therefore should we be willing to concede that a similar wish aotuated him in regard to the savages, but their well-known ferocity under the influence of suoh excitements, was the bar to its accomplishment. It it a blot of sufficient darkness against the name of Butler, that he led die fiends at the massacre of Wyoming I Accounts of the flight from Wilkesbarr* ' are replete with incidents of the suffering undergone by these unfortunate people, thus deprived of home and all life's enjoyments. Here we descry a family, composed probably of a feeble old man and several helpless, depending children, hastening onward over the mountains, from the dales of their birth. Now we mark them ascending the steep rocks, cling for support to the swaying grape vine; now they hide amid the dark ravine, and even a squirrel bounding among the brown leaves makes them fear the approach of an enemy; and again continuing their toilsome maroh, we find them lost in the shadows of the gloomy forest, or plunging amid the ooze of some woodland marsh. Their clothing torn by briars, bleeding and exhausted by protracted fatigue, terror still inspires them, and onward they fly, as every breath through the trees or murmur from the stream, startles them with the thought of a pursuing savage. Anon they hesitatingly glance black from the mountain's peak upon the once happy valley below, but alas I how changed. Where are the spots they loved ? The old tree beneath whose projecting rootlets the trout would leap sparkling to the sunshine, and on whose green boughs the birds in spring time ever warbled ;th« grassy meadow-side, where the partridge softly piped his sweetest song, ana the lark his mellowest roundelay: the picturesque mansion with its prominent cornices and low portico,' twined with clematis and woodbine, wreathed with wild honeysuokle, and perfumed with sweet briar; the old ivied spring-hous«,the vine-mantled churob and the village sohool; where are they all! A heap of blackened ruins marks theii desolation, and the owls shriek dismally, ai passing over the deserted vales, even refuse to alight among their charred  burning remnants. Such the atroo char fails the i plains over Let u/ our drav Grocers and Commission Merchants, No. 81 Front ttreet, Ntw-Yorl. April #, 1830.—If. A. V. CRM»*oroil. A"-1*' A. F. CHESEBROUOH & CO., PORK F A.OKBHK COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND WHOLESALE Tho tories who had been so unceremoniously ousted from their habitations and confined to a partial duress, became exasperated at such treatment, and vowed an everlasting vengeance against those who had excelled them from the fair vales which they aspired to coll their own. The actions of these, and also their sympathisers who had been permitted to remain, became now so decidedly hostile as to excite great alarm among the p«ople of Wyoming. The movements of Butler, Brant and Johnson, with their Indian allies and yet more savagely blood-thirsty tory adherents, by no means quelled the increasing apprehensions. Aware of their comparatively protected situation, the patriot settlors dispatched urgent messages to Congress, beseeching aid in the dangerous crisis which was rapidly approaching. That body, bowever, with tho tardiness and negl gence invariably distinguishing its prominent members, tacitly declined to provide assistance for the unprotected settlements, simply empowering the inhabitants to raise men and obtain their own means of defence.— Many officers of the Continental army were nearly connected with the people of Wyoming, and, in consequence expressed great desire to promote their security by personal and material aid; Congress refused to accord them this permission, when a number resigned their commissions, in order to assist in the protection of their homes and families, each day becoming more threatingly menaced by the savage hordes from the north. Plttaton, Nov. 16,18fl5--tf. dy to offer ior sale in any quantity that may be required, on reasonable terms. Will also keep conitantlv on hand a largo supply of various kinds of Spotting Powder, Viz: tllLIU II* Fish, Cheese, and Provisions, 10 North Wharves, abore Mmrkel St. Packing »nd Curing House, »th t Heed SU., Ph ilndelphia. April *, lMO—em.  Mantuamaking. God grant me grace, and sweet content, My humble lot to bear; Whilst I the pilgrim's banishment, Must still with others share; With Ann resolve may I contend, Each obstacle remove; JVor mourn the loot of wealth or froind— Whiltl rick in Fatik and Love! Delta, Leeds co., Canada West. MRS. DAVI8 would respectfully eall the attention of the Ladies C»f Pittston and vicinity to her large varietv of moat approved New Paterns Just received from New York. Particular attention paid to the euttinjnmd fitting children's clothes. J. K. & E B. PLACE, WEOLE SALE GROCERS, Mantillas. Cloak* and Dretiaes cut fitted and made on short notice. Place of business over Lamb's. Pitts ton, Apr. 26, i860. Fine Grain, in Canisters, and 6} 12| and 25 pound Kegs. COARSER GRAIN t No. 30 BROAD Street, (Near Wall street,) NEW YORK. Exprecsly for Water Fowl Shooting in Can- isters, and CJ and 12} pound Kegs. ACHANOE TO MAKE MONEY.—Any person, by enclosing SO cents in postage stamps to the undersigned, will receive in return, an article useful in every family, and from which they can realise from 2 to 3 dollars with little effort. Letters promptly answered. Persons residing in Pittston Township, Pittston Borough, or West Pittston Borough, will call at the Pittston Gazette office, where the article may be obtained. A. A. M'GILL, Scranton, Pa. GUNPOWDER: Of superfine quality, F. FF. and FFF. dinted and Rough in 26, 12$ and C4 pound Kegs. All orders will be thankfully received and promptly delivered upon application to their agents,Mr. R. D. LACOE, at Pittston, and Mr. WILLIAM IiKKCK.ut Scranton. December, 8,1858.—tf. FLETCHER PLACE. [From the German town Telegraph.] Historical Epitomes. Feb. 15, 1660.—tf. Dr. F. A, THOMPSON, WITH THE VALLEY OF WYOMING. JOHN BBSSON Wyoming Valley, full of as exquisite scenery as its name is soft and melodious, was, during the year 1778, peopled by an enterprising body of settlers from Connecticut and other adjacent regions, who had long demanded this lavored spot as their own lawful heritage. Innumerable contests between Pennsylvanians and " Yankees" had been the result of this claim; these, however, at tho period of which we write, had for several years been peacefully and honorably set at rest. A calm quiet, serene a* the skies that floated above this beautiful valley, had long reposed over the hills and ravines of Wyoming, and all was sweet and loving harmony. The fields were waving with golden j;rain and luxuriant herbage; upon the hillsides, bloomed the mellow orchards, and in the forest depths, festooned the luscious grape. The gurgling brooks as thty leaped sparkling down the green declivities, were without a stain of carnage to their peaceful courses, and the ripples as they musically carolled, sang of gentle, mild serenity. The Susquehanna flowed among its verdant meadows, washing those shores clothcd with perrennial beauty. Nature appeared to have paused among these lovely vales and poured forth her brightest offering through eaoh dell and hollow; everywhere were evidences of cultivation and refinements, the gardens bloomed with fruit, and were clustered in wanton luxuriance about their natural terraces. From tho busy dingle, whistled the partridge in summer time, and the ruffed grouse swept in rustling flight among its bushy and tangled hill-slopes, the forest was alive with warbling music, and over its brown leaves lightly tripped the fallow deer or majestically rustled the noble elk. Above its rooky gorges, and along the flowery banks of the innumerable streams, the oak, beech and chestnut reared their elegant forms wrapped in dark and dreamy shadows; while, twined by the grapevines' tendrils, the purple wild plum caught the declining sunbeam's latest flush from the far off silcnoc of some woodland solitude. Nowhere were presented scenes of more perfect loveliness than those offered by the valley of Wyoming, and yet among those Eden-like roccsses, war, in all its fiendish horror, was doomed for awhile to reign.— The poet Campbell, with his numerous errors and pardonable poetical licenses, has left a most truthful description of the scenic beauties that abound in this delightful valley, and we can fully appreciate the fervency of his admiration when he exclaims in all the rapture of poetry— WHOLESALE GROCER, AHO PKAI.KR IN ronKlfi* ATfB DOWKSTIC tlQtTOBS, Wines, Segars, 4c. No. 181 West Street, Nnw York. Sept 21, 185V. MAUCH CHUNK Wire Rope Manufactory, June 11,1800. MANUFACTURER S. STCRMER, GEO. W. BRAINERD * CO., GROOBRS, Fli E , KIAZARD & CO., MANIIKACTl'BEHS of Wire Hope, for inclined Plane*, Shaft*, 81ope% Itc., would inform the pub lie thai they are now prepared lo make 111 Kinds lengths and Sizes of Flat and Round lOS Murray, near Wi**t Street, GEO. W. BRAINERD,) NEW TORK. DAVII) BELDEN / DEALER IN BOOTasnOES. LEATHER and FINDINOS. Main street, Fittstoa. A large assortment of French Calf Kip.und Patent Leather always on hand. Repairing done with punctuality on reasonable terms. Cash paid for all kiuda of hide? and skins. Jan. Rope, BUSINESS CABDS, At tho shortest notice of superior quality ami on the most reasonable U rmt f, til their Wire Rope Factory, A party of Indiana endeavored to intercept the retreat toward Forty Fort, while the remainder pursued the unfortunate settlers in' the direotion of Monocasy island. Those unable to swim were shot down upon the river's brink, while others received their death wounds in the act of crossing the blood-stained stream. Heart-rending indeed were the sufferings of that dreadful day, and humanity dreads to in the existence of such shocking barbarity. We are informed by traditionary story that a young man, having reaohed the island, concealed his wearied frame beneath the willows that drooped along its shore; his brother was a tory partisan of John Butler, and had mentally doomed to destruction his patriot relative. Descrying him among the branohes, the wretch aashed them aside and roughly dragged the exhausted soldier from his sheltering covert. The poor fugitive implored for mercy, but his prayers fell on a listless ear, with a brutal oath, the tory leveled his gun and shot him through the brain! Colonel Denisin escaped to Forty Fort with a remnant of his company, and posting sentries, prepared to guard to the death, the terrified women who were now under his sole protection. The American Col. Butler reaohed Wilkes-Barre in safety, accompanied, however, by but fifteen men, the last of those whom he had led to batbut three hours previous. Practical Watchmakers and Jewelers, MAUCH CHUNK, CARBON CO. PA. kef*r*Dnc*« can bu tnutla to Mcvffrn. E A. Dourtia, N.I) QDrtttpbt and A nri»;i' hen«1, »U Mauch Chunk ; to N. Patt«nwni, Hutnmit Htil; to ShMrp. LMflwuflitgand Co., KtllmorH, Ltizttrur Co net y, Pa», ami in facl nearlD nil the operator h in the rufclou who have been ualug hi» m/£s$JEtcDQwriBt SHOES. NEW r»»pet March ISlh, l«Ck)— l-ly JLNO The Metropolitan Fire Insurance Compnny. 108 BROADWAY, SEW YORK. In June 1778, an expedition, consisting of the Tory Hangers under Colonel John Butler, Johnson's Royal Greens, and about six hundred Indians fed by their chieftain Brant, numbering in toto some 1100 strong, landed upon the west bank of the about 22 miles above the settlement of Wyoming. Crossing the intervening wilderness, they entered the valley on the second day in July, of that year, and making their headquarters at Wintermoot's Fort, ravaged tlie adjacent country, plundering and burning whatever came within range of their " howling, desolating bands." Canti Capital, Surplus, $300,000. sd.ooo XD. LAMB, RESPECTFULLY invites the the attention of the public to hlelarge stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, »nch as Gents' Fltoe Call Boots, Congress Gaiters Oxford Ties He. Also, a large variety of Ladies' and Chiidrens' shoes. andGaitersof all descriptions, in fact everything the line. lie has connected a separate department for a 'I'HIS Company continues to Insure all kind* of Per- X M»nnl Property and buildings, on an favorable terms as other solvent and reliaMe Companion. All Losses will be adjusted equitably and V. PETERSEN, Pittston. Pa H. k A. PETERSEN, Swan ton, Fa. C. PETERSEN, Ilonesdale, Pa. Oct 19, 1850. paid promptly. © a m a to tp ® a §. X?AOLE hotel, pittston, pa.— Jji HENRY HUFFORD, Proprietor. James Lorimer Graham, - • 21 Washington Square JoiCeph B. Varnum, - - late Varnum, Bebb t Graham Leonard Appleby. L. Appleby k Sous Frederick H. Wotcott, - - • late W oleott A SI»do William K. Strong, 52 Pine Street Moses Taylor. ... - Moses Taylor A Co James O. Sheldon, - - late Wadsworth A Sheldon John C. Henderson, - - Henderson, Smyth A Co. Daniel Parish, .... RESTAURANT and CONFECTIONREY, neatly fitted up In good style. Jan. 1, 1866. ST. CHARLES HOTEL. PENN AVENUE, Seranton. Pa —1). K. KRE88LER, Prop'r. May 1#, I860.—ly. My establishment is opposite C. Law & Co.s Cash Store, Mnln street, Pittston, Pa. The patronage of the public is solicited. Pittston, March 29, 1860,—tf. -pw S. KOON,—ATTORNEY AT LAW.—Of- II. fice in the Butler House, Mnin street, Pittston. Jan* 20, 18*D9. Ouslavus A. Conover, Martin Bales. Jr d. A. A J. T. Conover Martin Bates, Jr. 4 Co. Pittston Battery. THE staff oflife is good Brua j, and I would respectfully inform the citizens ol Pittston and vicinity, that I always keep tho genuine article on band lor sale, with all kiiuls oI crtu-k - ers, pies, cases, &c. Families and pnvtics supplied with everything in his line, on stunt notice,and on reasonable terms. My establish mens is opposite Jacob's store on Main-st. A company of self-constituted regulars —those raised by " permission" from Congress—and some militia troops, commanded by Colonels Zebulon Butlor, Denisin and Dorrance, composed the forces, which were expected to protect Wyoming from the incursions of Indians and tories. Forty Fort was the stronghold occupied by these devoted patriots, and within its shelter the females and children belonging to the settlement were hurriedly consigned. The remaining fortifications were feebly garrisoned and the entire oountry presented a picture of the most utter deficiency in everything calculated to resist such an attack as the myrmidons of the Butler might be supposed to attempt. Franklin H. Dolauo, Iletirv % ■ Butler. - H. V. Bntlor A C« Bowof. B. Mnllvulne, - N. Y. Stc-um Sunur Kef. Cr. Gilbert L. Beck man, Bowers, Bcckman t Bradford Jr Joseph B. VRrniim. Jr, - - Varnum k 'l'urney Pawhal W. Turney, ... Do. Dudley B. Fuller, - - - Fuller, Lord t Co. Watnon E. Caxe, ... late Lee, Case * Co. MHradwgr JEROME G. MILLER,—ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office in the Court House, Wilkeu- Barre, Penna.  JOHN RICHARDS,—ATTORNEY AT LAW, CONVEYANCER, and NOTARY PUBLIC. Collections promptly attended to. Office—Odd Fellows' Block, up stairs, Main street, Pittston. March 30, 18W.  Lnrrain Freeman, Edward Macoroher, 275 Fifth Avenue James Lorlmer fJrnham, Jr., - 4 Washington Square Suni'l D. Bradford, jr., Bowers, Beckman 6l Bradford Jr. Charles E. Appleby, JAMES LOR1MER GRAHAM, President. E»wamD A. Stansuubv, Secretary, FRANK BRANDKjNBUKG. REMOVAL.—DR. LAWTON has removed his Office and residence to the first house south of the bridge, River Street, West Pittston. August 24, 1859. New Bakery. rTThc undersigned would respectfully aimounce to the X citizens of Pittston, and the public in general, that ttiey have established themselves in the B. C. Rathsome. Ass't Secretary The Americans, who had been captured prisoners, suffered the most excruciating torments, some being held down with pitchforks upon their, burning building, until death put an end to their agonies, many were forced upon large stones, round which the Indians slowly stalked, driving their tomahawks into each in turn. A large rock yet remains, and tradition informs us that upon this were sixteen unfortunate captives disposed of, an Indian woman, known as Queen Esther, actiug as their executioner. The Bcene was indeed calculated to impress the mind with horror; night in " ray less majesty" had settled over the bloody field, and crackling watchfires illuminated the dismal plains; the wailing death song of the savage Queen broke at intervals upon the air, mingling with the shrieks of those whom she was butchering. Over the entire field were similar acts of ferocity displayed, tory vieing with Indian in the fury of their passions and the dcsclation of their brutality. But want of space forbids us from continuing, and we must hasten to view the subsequent events of this devastating and melancholy period. One can readily imagine what must have been the sensations of those left behind at Forty Fort, during the progress of this bloody oontcst. The firing reached their ears, but until the battle was decided, they possessed no other means of ascertaining its disastrous and sanguinary incidents.— Fortunately for the little garrison, a short time after Denison's arnval, they were greeted by a reinforcement of about thirtyfive men, under the command of Captain Franklin. Although their hopes were somewhat revived by the presenoa of these brave fellows, yet unoeasing vigilance was maintained, and the sight passed in constant terror, from occasional shots that would at times echo through the silent air. Without the fortress, utter confusion existed everywhere, no claim being recognised but that of individual safety. Numbers were hastening toward the mountains, willing even to leave their Homes in possession of the ferocions despoil era. Acting upon May 10, I860.—ly K. L). l.ACOE, Surveyor, PltUton, Pa. STATEMENT OF THE MANHATTAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, in the city of New-York, No. 08 Wall St., (incorporated 1821.) On the 1st day of January, 1860. Cash Capital $250,000. BAKING BUSINESS. in the Brown Building, at the top of the steps, near the stone Steam Mill of Ferris It Winner, where they will keep constantly on hand if C. THOMPSON, J. P.—Has removed his J\__. Office to the new Gajette building on Main Street, a few doors below the Bank, where he may bis found at all times during business hours, ready to attend to all business intrusted to him. Conveyancing of all kinds correctly and promptly done at short notice. Having a good supply of all kinds of Blanks, such as Deeds, Bonds, Mortgages, Contracts Indentures, Leases Ac., always on hand to «ell or fill up as wanted. Pituum. June 21, isoo. Bread, Biscuit, Cakes, Pies, &c. together with Yeast, Candies, Cigars, Tobacco—in short every article belonjrint; to the business Every effort will fDe made to render general satis&cUon. Give us a call. ASSETS. Bonds and Mortgages, being first lien on improved Real Estate located in the Cities of New-York and Brooklyn, worth at least $700,- 000, bearing 7 per rent, interest, - $305,000 00 Loans on Stocks, payable on demand, (market value of securities) $31,- 139, bearing 7 per cent, interest, - Cosh, balance in bank and on hand, Premiums, due and uncollected, Interest, accrued, Investments, in Brooklyn City Bonds, bearing 6 per cent, interest, 10,000 00 On the 3d of July, Forty Fort was the scene of an exciting debate among the yeomanry and soldiers there assembled, in regard to the propriety of sullying forth en matse, and attacking the enemy in their fortress at Wintermoot h. Several officers of the Continental army arrived during the progress of this discussion, and their influence induced the little band to venture a battle on the open field. There was but slight alternative presented for choosing differently although many consented with great reluctance to the proposed advance. The ousstion was put, whether the safety of Wyoming could be better promoted by remaining within their Fort and hazarding the prospect of a protracted scige, or else relinquishing the citadel for a time, and attacking the enemy upon similar terms upon the very plains which they had dared to desecrate. An early decision was necessary and the patriots accordingly determined to inarch, without farther delay, against the despoilers of their land. Shortly after noontide, during the holy and irrcfragible calm which at that sonny hour repoSes softly over forest and valley, the little army, about 300 in number, left Forty Fort and advanced secretly and in silence upon the tiger's den at Wintermoot's. They hoped to have reaohed this abode of terror, unknown to the enemy, but Butler's vigilant scouts prevented the success of their plans. Arrived near to the Fort, they fouud the invaders already drawn out in order of battle and thirsting for the approaching contest. Colonel John Butler, commanding the Rangers, and the British troops of Johneon were posted on the left}■ while ether tories and their Indian allies oocupied the right, the extreme verge of whose line extended for some distance into a dark and LUTZ II REICHTEK Pittston, Mny 24, IMO.-ly SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT, £•1 8. BECK, M. D.—DENTIST, t/, late of PHILADELPHIA.— OWce,—Main St.; above the Public Square, East Side, Wilkea-Barre, Penna. July 18, I860.—ly. - 23,000 00 7,981 72 6,453 10 3,162 28 JAMES HARRINGTON & SON, Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, Pa,» Are the largest manufacturers of Furniture in huterne County. THEY have constantly on hand and make to order every variety of Chairs, Tables, Bedsteads, Bureaus, Book Cases, Stands, Ac., in the best possible manner, and of the best materials. They have recently incscased their facilities for making and finishing furniture, and are now prepared to fill orders with promptness and dispatch.In the manufacture of all work they use only such materials as a long experience in the business has proven to be most substantial and laat- '•Oh love, in such a wilderness as thin, Where transport and security entwine, Here is the empire of thy perfect bliss, And hore thou art a God, indeed dirino." T\R- 3- M. BARRETT,—DENTIST.—Office If Three Doors below Steele's Hotel, on North «iae of Public Square, Wilkes-Barri, Pa. Dr. B. Teeth on Gold and Silver plate, An., and operates in all the branches of Dental Surgery, in the best manner. ▲ deduction from usual charges sufficient to cover expenses, allowed to persons who come from • ditlan.ee. April 10, I860.—1y. Total, $355,097 10 LIABILITIES. Unclaimed Dividends, Claims for Losses, in coarse of adjustment, estimated at « 1,290 00 When the American colonies declared war against the mother country, Wyoming —the home of joy and peacefulnes*—was visited by persons from the Mohawk valleys of New-York, whose conduct soon manifested dissatisfaction to the patriot cause. The resident settlers had all espoused the republican side of the conflict, and were naturally indignant that the tory interlopers should venture to taint their pure and uncootaminated soil. Congress having advised the organization of vigilance committees, Buch suggestion was acted upon by the people of Wyoming, and under cover of this authority, they closely scrutinized the aotions of those suspected individuals who had lately appeared in their midst. An injudicious act—although partially justified by existing affairs was the result of these inquisitorial associations; several of these, most exciting suspicion, were taken into custody, and dispatohed, under guard, to Connecticut. From this unfortunate circumstance, the consequences of which could not have been forseen, we may date those deplorable calamities- which bo sadly dosolated the grov«s and valleys of Wyoming. A tory family, one of the most aotive and dangerous of those who had lately ar- j 10,200 00 Total, $17,490 00 TVE. J. A. ROBINSON,—HOMCEOPATIIIC I f Physician and Operative Surgeon, PitUfon, Pa., respectfull offers his services to the people of Pittoton and it* vicinity. A, constant supply of fresh medioines always on hand. Family eases furnished or refilled to order. OFFICK over Clark A Sax's new store. RESIDENCE at R. J. Wiener's, West Plttston. Pittstoo, May S, 1880.—ly. _ TI QBERT BAtrB.-BOOK BINDER, NORTH XV East corner of Public Square and Main-st. ATil kesbarre. Picture Frames, Common Qilt and Mtfcogany, ornamented and plain, mode to order, of any sise. Job Binding neatlv executed. A large selection of common and line pictures, Albums, Blank books, Stationery, Novels, Ac., always on hand. June 17, 1843. Dinrcrons.—Edwin D. Morgan, W. P. Palmer, Rufus L, Lord, Wm. F. Mott, Samuel F. Mott, Wm. W. Fox, Richard Peter Cooper, Thos, Barron, Moses Taylor, Thos. W. Pearsall, Henry Elsworth, if. Ward, Robert B. Minturn, Sidney Mason, L. fl. Suarez, John Caswell, John Steward, John 'C. Green, Ebcn B. Crocker. WM. PITT PALMER, Pruidtnt, 'ANDREW J.SMITH, Secretary. J. L. GORE, R. D. LACOE, Carbondale, Pa., PitUton, Pa., Agent* for Luterne County. ing. Besides the goods of their own make, they keep at all times B general assortment of work, purchased on tho best terms, in New York, which they sell at a small advance from cost. They sell no upholstered work that is not done under their own supervision, consequently their work can be relied upon as being exactly as rep resented. Parties wanting furniture are respectfully invited to call and examine quality and prices before purchasing. Seranton, June 28, 1800.—ljr. GLAD TIDINGS I Watches and Jewelry. itMMjA* More Good News fbr the People of A new STOCK. fU SToN. :i fm j and the public in general that he has jusl replen- More New Goods. i,hed his »tore wilh » now and extensive assortbe hasJust opened TED WARE, Combs, Brushes, Pocket Cutlery, a ftill assortment of BOOTS, 8HOE8, IjEATHIUoad Flower Vases, and a thousand other articles Finding" of every style and price,*nm the flnegt. M which will recommend themselves. They have °\ibe '!D.• Business. Ms pursuit for msny years he fcncies that be United States, and cannot be surpassed jn qualiis enabled to buy as cheap, if not clisapei thaoany other ty or price. man 111 the trade. He invites all who want bargains to ( BDX'AlJR.INCr.-r-'W'atches, Clocks and Jewelry tfve him a oallat once,and 1:heidois not suit you bet- repaircd at all times, by the most experienced workmen. Thankful for the liberal patronage •a sixpence saved is a shilling earnsd. heretoloro enjoyed, a continuance of the aamo is B. FRAL'ENTIUL. respectfully solicited. J. A. Pituton, Jnno 21, I860. Ear eTer oral Wyoiu, for those luted the their era! T UZEBXE HOUSE, WEST PITT8TON, LU. I 1 zernc Ctrarity, Pn. H. M. DAMAN, Proprietor. Opened May 10th, 1860. This Hotel, under the proprietorship of the present oomipmt, is detigned to be a first class boarding House, where par sous from the cities or elsewhere may scdourn, in one of the most Interesting localities of the State. Horses and Carriages always unreadiness. Tno House Is in daily communication with New York and Philadelphia. SI* trains passing the door W- Charges moderate and accommodations of the beetkiad. April 36th, 1800. whiol.  "*IV — ly, upon the torv wmmanded by LUMBER. Mjm FEET White Pine iuch beards, f.r sale bJ QUO LAZARUS. UlUton, MarchM, IBM. y.x-uJW. Pittston, May 24,1M0.-1T-