Pittston Gazette and Luzerne Anthracite Journal

              i • ■■ • •' I, u 11 11 " 1 11 l—1LL .,vV, «*t wr-ff*. PITTSTON «VG AZETT ■ job PBimmro and BtruYa. GAZETTE. The " Gazette " Jobbing Office, Luserne Anthracite Journal. xm E and tiw Job Printing OfllM of BIOHABT * BBYBA. Pttnr now oooiohdAted. ombi'—11 ft If yr wWy of Jobbmtf material than my other o«c. In thy country and is fully prepared to execute work of all ktoaatt the beat and cheapest manner. FarUoolar atteaUoa given to the following v— MANIFESTS, ORDERS, PAMPHLETS, HANDBILLS, CIRCULARS, BILL BEADS, show-bills, tick trim, LABELS, CARDS, »v NOTES, U,M . PUBLISHED WBBKLT BT UCIilT, BETEi * THOMPSON* - Irotto" Building, Main Itmt, We»t Side. Tin OAIKTTK and JOURNAL i* publUhod will Thor»d*j, at Two Soujum per annum, No poitage charged within the county. JLDVKRTISINO- RATES. mtm. »w. 1 in. tm. | J . llol 1 » t 00 I 00 «M lew. - l to | awl *«0 *«• ■ l M I "»'00 T M~ 10 00 Ulo S'eehimc. - ' » 00 I T 00 iolo M 00 » M flL,— . too I 1000 woo too* woo lf» D¥* P I AND LUZERNE ANTHRACITE JOURNAL. HULIKG. Baled work of all kinds, done In the neateat and beat manner, and printed aa requested. Everything la tfctt line will reoeirs prompt attention. politics, IPfefas, literature, anb General fntelligettee. fitfctteK to t|e Coal $nterats, The following Bianka are kept on hand, or printed to order, and sold on reasonable terrasSheriffSalee, Warranto, Conatable Seles, Summons, Judg tracts, Promisory Notes, Hut.penas, Attachments, Executions, Marriage Certificates, Check Rolls, Tim* RolU. Deeds, Contracts, Leasee, *0, etc. Ragular yaarlj adtarUaar», not to axoaad with card Mara* aqnaraa at ur ttme, (U. Baatnaaa aotteaa, wtth m adtarttwment, «1 each. W Tha abora rataa will ba atrtctly adharad to. PITTSTON. PA.. THURSDAY, APRIL 18.1861. WHOLE NO. 547. VOLUME XI.—NO. 5. WHITTUU OW TH* TTHlOlf. [The Union has not found a more eloquent defender than that staunch Republican poet, Jou G. Tirmn. Glorying in the true nobility of our race, our *ystem of government, on* proeperi ty, our strength and gentlene**, he had a fort of inspiration when he wrote the following.] disposing of bis oargo to great advantage. In '28 he accepted an offer from hia unola, and came to Belvidere, N. J., and went through an amount of hard work and hardahip teat none bat a powerful frame aad reeolnte will could hare stood. He ; was about leaving when Judge Kinney, who bad marked nis high business qualities and winning manners, offered bin m clerkship, and ere long took htm in as partner. On the 21st January, 1885, he married Miss Jane Hiles, of Belvidere, and shortly after relinquished his mercantile interest, and devoted himself to firming till 1839. His brother Selden had been clerking at the Oxford Furnace for Henry, Jordon & Co. They were anxious to retire and offered their stock and unexpired lease for sale. An unexpected and most complimentary proposition was made to Selden, then a young man hardly of age. He consulted with Qeorge, and they determined to aocept, contrary, however, to the advioe of their friends, who predicted nothing but ruin from the enterprise. It was in the midst of the hard times following the crash of '87, and Iron was at a low figure. Nothing daunted, the brothers took vigorous hold, established a high credit, and suooeeded to the astonishment of the neighborhood. To Mr. Wm. Henry is due the eredit of first perceiving the advantages offered for the manufacture of iron in Laokawanna Valley. In '89 he made a purchase of a large tract, including the present site of Scranton, then known as Slocum Hollow. It contained a saw mill, the old Slooum homestead, and two other buildings, a large amount of timber, and was densely covered with an undergrowth of lsurel, that was almost impassable. Mr. Henry wss unable to complv with his contract. The Scranton brothers visited the spot in company with Mr. Sanford Grant, and concluded a contract in May, 1840. Mr. P. H. Mattes, of E as ton, also took an interest in it, and in the course of a few months Messrs. Henry, Grant, 0. F. Mattes and Mannes moved to the soene of their future labors and hardships. It must be remembered that when this pnrohsse was msde the manufacture of anthracite iron was in its infkncy. But little was known of the process, and only two other farnaces in the country were- producing iron with any success, and they only in small quantities, vis : one st Catasaqua and the other at Danville. The foundation of the furnace was laid on the 20th of September, 1840. It wm not ready for work till the fall of 1841, when it was blown in amid the anxious expectation of the little band. Their labor was vain. Despite the most superhuman and exhausting toil no iron was made. There was no end to the expedients resorted to in the vein hope of inducing a favorable result. 8alphur was procured from Wilkes-Barre to be thrown into the furnace, and salt was added to the fire in the hope of intensifying the beat All hands resorted to the woods to chop, in order to secure a sufficient supplv of wood. Bnt though tho most varied experiments were made and the most herculean tasks performed, the refractory ore would net yield its metal.— The furnace was too new and too sntall, the blast too little, and the heating orens too few, and all laeked experience. During this trying time CoL Scranton is said to have gone two weeks without once sleeping in bis bed, and part of the time his meals were taken to kim. This loan enabled the firm to regain their credit, and on the 1st of May, 1844, the rolling mill, designed for bar iron, was commenced, being about one-third of the present building, and the nail mUl was Degun in November following. In April of '46, the first iron was puddled. In September of the same year, Mr. Grant soft his interest to Jos. H. Scranton, and the firm was ohaoged to Scrantons & Piatt, thus securing the dashing energy and bold frankness of the present President, and the oautious judgment and exact system of the present land agent. But the bar iron was not of the best grade, and the nails were most unsatisfactory. Storiss are told of their brittleness and of the remarkable skill of the then chief manager in driving them. The company found themselves inextricably involved. Ordinary men, in their position, would have failed, but they Would not acknowledge themselves worsted, and oast around for the means of extending their operations and going into the manufacture of Railroad Iron. The Colonel, who had moved to Oxford Furnaoe, exchanging places with his brother Selden, returned in September, 1846. He and Joseph dsvoted themselves untiringly for several months following to negotiating the means for manufacturing rails. We have more than once heard the Col. refer to this as one of the most trying periods of his life; but his peculiar and most successiul address never appeared to greater advantage. The Erie Railroad needed iron for their track. The two went before the Board and offered to furnish what they needed for five dollars per ton less than the ruling price, 980, on oondition that the company would advanoe them $100,000. Some of the friends of the road acted on the suggestion. They deputed Messrs. William E. Dodge, and Benj. Loder, to visit the Lackawanna Valley and examine into the statements made by the strangers. They did so, and spent two days in examining the property. No questions were asked of them as to their report; but as they were leaving the valley the Colonel inquired, " Well, gentlemen, do you find our statements to be true f" and the reply was promptly and heartily, " The half had not been tola us." And accordingly after their return, 990,000 was advanced by Messrs. Benj. Loder, Henry Sheldon, Anson (J. Phelps, William E. Dodge, Homer Ramsdell, Samuel Marsh, Phillip Dater, and Daniel S. Miller contributing 810,000 apiece, and Wm. B. Skidmore and James Stokes each 95,000. A contract was made with the Erie Company for 12,000 tons, to be delivered at the mouth of the Lackawaxen. It was subsequently altered by the Company so as to securo its delivery at various points along the line of their road. And then was seen one of the most astonishing features of the valley's history. The rails were wagoned over the mountains along almost impassable roads, and sometimes over no roads at all. From fifty to seventy teams a day were loaded and started on their tedious route. on him, and asked a friend to aooompeny him, and give him an introduction. Ha was told it was a waste of time; but the call was mads and as introduction given. The Gol. pleasantly alluded to the high reputation of the capitalist, and remarked that he had called to give him a chance to enroll himself amongst the first men of the oity. Courteously interrupting him in the statement that be had already refused, he invited him to look at the subscription book; went over many of the names; commented on the advantages of the proposed road and secured $20,000 subscription in less than an hour, to the infinite surprise of all who knew the circumstances. CITY ADV*BTI8BMBHTB. jU. I, use.  QT. CHARLES HOTEL. PEN* AVENUE, fo Pa.—D. K. KBE8SLER, Prop r. May It, lMt-ly. . ■'  -f"V g. KOOK,—ATTORNEY AT LAW.—Of- i. th. Bo tier *».«■ J.K&E. B. PLACE. WHOLE 8ALE GROCERS, ROBBBT L. MULFOBD, CORTLAND A. CTRAQITE. Mnlford A Sprague, IMPORTERS * WHOLWAL* DEALEE8 IB Ho. 90 BKOAD Street, "-""■niWIOtt FLETCHER PLACE. HARDWARE, Fab. 16, IMP.—tf. CUTLERY AND GUNS,\ ALSO, BOLE AQEMTB FOB The blood that flowed at Lexington and oriintoned bright Champlain, Stream* still along the Southern Gulf; and by th+ Xitkw of Maine ; It flow* in vein* that iwell above Pacific'* golden eand, And throb* in hearts that lore and griere by dark Atlantic'* strand. GEO. vr. BRAI NERD * 00., JBBOME O. MILLER,—ATTORNEY AT LAW. OSce in the Court Home, WUkee- Barre, Psnna.  OROOBBS, 108 Murray, near Weit Street, GEO. W. BRAINERD, 1 HEW YORK. DAVID BELDEN ] BBOWH * BPEAOUE'S CELEBRATED MINERS' SH0VEL8,8CYTHE8, AXES, And EDGE TOOLS, TOHN BICHABDS,—ATTORNEY AT LAW. •I CONVEYANCER, and NOTABY PCBLIC, educations promptly attended to. Office—One 4m» north oTcbM.Law A Co.'. Ch Store. [March »#, 1»»». HA YD EN BROTHERS, WHOLESALE DEALERS IN YANKEE NOTIONS and FANCY GOODS, New 219 Greenwich Street, near Vesey St., It binds in one vast brotherhood the trappers of the West With men whose cities class themselves in Erie's classic breast; And those to whom September brings the fireside's social hoars, With those who see Deeember'ebrow all wreathed with gorgeoua flowers. NEW YORK. This road wss put under oontraet in June, 1863, and its completion was celebrated on the 27th of May, 1850. It is no dispsrsgement to the efforts of his associates to say that had it not been for the energy and dauntless patience of Colonel Scranton, years must-have elapsed before it would have been in operation, even if it had been undertaken at this day. The Colonel's health gave way under his exhausting labors, though be continued an active and useful member of the board. Originally of moat vigorous cons* titution, in die prime of his life he was * superb specimen of physioal manhood, weighing some two hundred pounds, but his incessant toil broke down a matchless physique, and laid the foundation of the disease which bore him to an untimely grave. MUford, Pa. April 4,1ML 645yl Xavw and Collection OlBloe. f~\ Co ROE B. KULP, Attorney at Law,—Office It in the Court Hou»e, (RegiiUr't Office,) WUkM-Barre, Pa. [Dec. 18, IMP. M» WW. BitllNi TRACT liTDH, July 1ft 18«0.—ly. JOII BATDBK, aaoaea *AT»a». BAYS TOV HEARD OF CHARLES BCHLAGES' S STEAM BAKERY, G. B. SMITH, MINNESOTA.! U3 SUEUR, Xi« Sueur County. A. W. BAHG8, X and COLLECTION OFFICE. Taxee for | j non-reiidenU. Buiinees promptly attended to. Addreii ae abore. [Nor. 8, 1860. IMPORTER Of JJranttM, ffltms, (Siiw, Wo. 191 Wert Street. ___ _ 1 door Above Data* St, NEW-YORK. March 7,1M1. W?1 Cor. wanna & Washington Avenues, From where Colombia laughs to greet the smiling Western wars. To where Potomac signs beside the Patriot Hero's grave j And from the gleaming Everglades to Hudson's lordly flood, The glory of a nation's pest thrills through a kindred blood. CEBTTAINLY we have. How could any one in a oountry like this help hearing what BTerybody it talking about Sehlager de«e» the world in all that pertains to good eraokeri. He make* the following varieties, and i« reiponiible for all hi* manufacture! i Butter, Bo*ton, Water, Graham, Pie Rio and Sugar Cracker*. Soda Biscuit. The undersigned would tender hii thanka to hi* many patron* in Luzerne county and el*ewhere, ana now beg* leave to a**ure them that hU facilities for buiinea* are more perfect than before. CHARLES SCHLAQER. Scranton, Feb. 21, 18#1. »2«yl SORAJSTTOHr, PA, 1 WINCHBSTBB * OO. Gentlemen's Furnishing Store, Whenever Arnold's tale Is told, it dries the cheek with shame, Bat glows with pride o'er Banker Hill, and Moultrie's wider fame; And wheresoe'er above the fray the Stars of empire gleam, Upon the deck or o'er the dust it prsres a common theme. Sewing. fl-Rft. DAVIEB having procured a sewing M machine, is now prepared to do ihmily Hwlit Mid stitching of all kindi, at short notice, •ppesite Law's store, up stair*.  A*D MTIIt iHODLDM IUD »»l»T HilUIiCWlTp No. TO# Cheitnut »tr«et, •Jjotb Seventh, oppoiito .a * tr r»« •! » « tl. th« Washington Hou*«, Philadelphia. Pine SHIRTS and DRAWERS made from measurement at a few days notice «nd in all esses WARRAMTBD to At. Formula for measurement furnished on application by mail. Liberal to Wholesale buyer®. April 3ft, IMP.—ly. Hurrah! Hurrah! It is a sacred legacy ye never can divide, Nor take from village archin, nor son of eity Nor hunter's white-haired children, who find a faithful home Where nameless lakes are sparkling and where lonely rivers roam. MILLER'S PICTURE GALLERT, fir*t door north of the Cash Store, will be kept open ii Inspection of hi# specimen* in the Bun light art until # o'clock P. M. Oome one, oome all, and ««• hla fine apecimena. Pieturea taken in cloudy u well af in pleaa- TD OBERT BAUB,—BOOK BINDER, NORTH JtV East corner of Public Square and Main-at Wilkeabarre. Picture Frames, Common Gilt and Mahogany, ornamented and plain, made to order, of any aiae. Job Binding neatlv executed. A large selection of common and fine pieturea, Album*, Blank book*, Stationery, Novela, Ac., alway* on hand. June 17,186K. In politic* the Colonel had always been a Whig. He worked most faithfully for the olection of CHay, in '44, but disappointed by the defeat of that great statesman, took bnt little interest in curreot polities, though always a consistent friend of the Protection Polioy. Against his personal wishes, he was presented as the champion of this policy in the congressional contest of 1858, and after a brief bat animated canvass, that was free from the personality and abuse that so often disgraoe our political contests, he was triumphantly elected by 3900 majority, in a district which is some 2000 Democratic. Last fall he was unanimously put forward again by the friends of Protection, and again elected in the face oi an energetic and most skillfully conducted opposition. His congressional career, brief as it waa, was a complete success. As usual, be endeared himself to all who knew him, and was a special favorite with the friends of the Union from the South. "George Soranton,". said one of the moet prominent of them, to a New Yoik gentleman, a few months ago, "is the best fallow in Congress," and raising his arm and bringing it down with emphasis, "yes, sir, he is the best man I ever knew." Another, when asking a friend during the first session, " Do you know who is the most popular man in Congress?" replied himself to the query, by saying, " George W. Soranton, of Pennsylvania." Col. Soranton devoted himself especially to the Tariff. No other man contributed more to theperfection of the details of the late bill. He was disappointed by its failure in the Senate at the first Session, bnt not disheartened. He returned to his seat last December hopeful of its passage bnt with his health none of the beet, and hia friends felt somewhat anxious for him during the trying seenes of the late memorable session. His voioe was ever on the side of peace, and, though he never figured in the debates, few exerted a stronger per* sonal influence. For the last two weeks of the session he was deeply absorbed by his public duties, so much so as to interfere with his aleep and his digestion. He waa too feeble to witness the inauguration, and by a superhuman effort hurried ont of bed homewards. The reaction followed. At firat it was thought he would reoover, but slowly his energies failed him; the machinery of life was worn out; he gradually sank, and on Sunday morning, the 24th ult., at forty-five minutes past twelve, peacefully breathed hia last. His disease was an enlargement of the heart and kindred affection of the kidneys. For weeks before his death he was unable to lie down but slept in an upright position, and suffered from difficulty of breathing, and occasionally no little pain. But all was born with christian resignation without a murmur.ZABRISKIE & LUMBY, IMPORTERS AMD JOBBKRI Of China, Glass, Earthenware, LOOKING GLASSES, Ac. No. MS Greenwich Street, Between Barclay and Vetey, Geo. I. N. Zabriakie, ) William Lnmby. J September 27, 1M0. •at weather. ...... Juit received, a new aMortment of •plendid Anui * Ca*t3. June 18, 1860. Greene drew his sword at Eutaw, and nameless J. W. MILLER. Southern feet Trod the march across the Delaware, amid the To Hotel Keepers. A PPLICATIONS and BONDS for TAVERN A LICENSE for sale at the PITTSTON GAZETTE OFFICE. Dm. U, 1S#0. MOtf NEW TORE Pittston Bakery. THE staff oflife U good Bread, and I won Id respectfully inform the citUens ol Pittston and vicinity, that I always keep the genuine artlclo on hand for sale, with all kinda ot crackera, pies, oases, fce. Families and parties supplied with everything in his line, on shoit notice,and on reasonable terms. My establish mens is opposite Jacob's store on Maln-st. fB ANK BRANDENBURG. snow and sleet; And, lo! upon the parchment, where our natal rcoord shines, The burning page of Jeflfcnon bean Franklin's calmer lines. 1860. BPRIRQ. 1860. FRESH GOODS DR. J. A. ROBINSON,—HOMffiOPATHIC Physician and Operative Surgeon, Pittatea, Pa., reepectfuil offers his service* to the people of Pittston and ita vicinity. A constant supply of fresh medicines always on )MDd. Family caees furnished or refilled to order. OFFICE In Secoud Story Capt. Stunner's New Briek May *, IMO.-ly. RIEGEL, BAIBD, & CO., Could ye divide that record bright, and tear the names apart That first were written boldly there with plight of hand and heart T Could ye erase a Hancock's name, e'en with the sabre's edge ? Or wash out with fraternal blood a Carrol's double pledgo ? mroaraas a«b joaaaas or romaiaa an anaaicaa Dry Ooode, No. 47 North Third Street, Philadelphia. Would respectfully Invite the attention of Country Merchants to their LARGE AND WELLSELECTED STOCK OF FRESH SPRING GOODS, Which they are now receiving in Store. a®- Merchants would find It to their advantage to eall and examine our stock. May DX, WO.—Iy. Mantuamaking. MBS. DAVIS would respectfully call the attention of the Ladies of Pittston and vicinity to her large sty of most approved New I'atorns Just reoelved from New York. Particular attention paid to the cuttine and fitting children's clothes. Mantillas. Cloaks and Dresses cut fitted and made on short notice. Place of business, in Capt. Stunner's New Brick Building, Third iJtory. Pittston, Apr. 36. 1M0. Say, can the South sell all her share in Bunker's hoary hight? Or csn the North give up her boast in Yorktown's olosing fight? Can ye divide, with equal hand, a heritage of SB. BECK, M. D.—DENTIST, . late af PHILADELPHIA— De,—Main St., above the Pablic  Square, East Side, Wilkes-Baxre, Penna. July It, I860.—ly.  GEORGE R. tOVE, WITH graves ? Or rend in twain tho starry Flag that o'er tbom proudly waves? T\R- J- M. BARRETT,—DENTIST. •— Office If at his residence on Franklin street, opposite the Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., wfc«* 1m may hereafter be found at all hours. Dr. B. inserts Teeth on Gold and Bilrar plate, A«„ and operates in all the branches of Dental •srgerjr, in the best manner. A dad notion from usual charges sufficient to caver expenses, allowed te persons who come Owns a rfutaacc. April l», IMO.—ly. HOPPOCK, GARBUTT & CO., Grocera and Commission Merchants, NEW Can ye cast lots for Vernon's soil, or chaffer 'mid the gloom That hangs its solemn folds about your common Father's tomb t Or could ye meet around his grave as fratricidal foes, And wreak your burning curses there above his calm repose 1 Nos. 87,89 & 81, Warren Street, (Firit Door Eut of Greenwich Street), NEW YORK. Elmer H. Garbutt, Juliui D. Roberta, AMD Haul A. Iloppock, William H. Black, Mortimer Hendrioks. August 16th, 1840. SHOES. XD ** Watches and Jewelry. JgjMfljk A MEW STOCK. JAMES AITKEN, would respectfully inform hii friend* and-J^B^^"1 Ml UM public in general that he hat just repleniiM hie store with a new and extensive assort- Mat of Wateha, Clock*, * Jewtlry, of all deaeriptiona. Togetker with SILVER AHD PLATED "WARE, Combe, Brashes, Pocket Cutlery, Flower Vases, and a thousand other article* which will recommend themselves., They have heen purchased of the best manufacturers in the Baited States, and cannot be surpassed in qualit7RE?AIRUra.—Watohes, Clock* and Jewelry repaired at all times, by the most experienced workmen. Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore enjoyed, a continuance of the samel* respectfully solicited. J. A nttaten, June 31,1M0. Wilson, Barnes ft Co., WHOLESALE GROCERS AMD Respectfully invite* the tbe attention of tbe public to bislarge stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, such as Gents' Fine OalfBoot*, Congress Gaitor*, Oxford Tie* lie. Also, • large variety of Ladle*' and Children*' shoes, and Gaiter* of all description*, In fact everything tbe line. He hss connected • separste department for • Yb parr hot I is the Allegheny's thunder-toned decree) Tie echoed where Nevada guards the blue and tranquil Sea; Where tropic waves delighted grasp oar glowing Southern shore, And where, through foaming mountain gates, Nebraska's waters roar t Produce Commission Merchants, AKD ITtlUITI PSALM IB This contract wu a fortunate thing for the Erie Road, for it ensured its completion to Binghamton fonr days before the time limited bj its oharter. The Erie Preeident admitted, that bat for the energy and promptitude shown by the Scrantons, it would have been impossible to comply with their charter. Bat it was equallv fortunate for the Company, for it established them on a firm and secure basis. TE&S, No. 115 WARREN STREET, {Third door bthn§ WtuKington.Strut,) William H. Wilson,. Daniel V. Barnes, I NEW YORK AbnerC. Keeney, f HEW YORK. Samuel V. Delano. ' Sept. 87, IMP.  RESTAURANT and CONPECTIONRET, neatly fitted tip In good style. My eitabliahment i* opposite C. Law k Co.* Caah Store, Main street, Pittston, Pa. The pstronage of the pnblic Is solicited. Pittston, March 29, I860,—tf. [From the Scranton Republican.] Obituary of the Hon. G. W. Scranton. The chief founder of Seranton i» do more. Hi* manly form has disappeared forever from our midst. His genial imile will henoeforth live only in the memory of those who knew and loved him. It was fitting that oar town should shroud itself in the emblems of woe; that the hum of business should sink into solemn whispers, while many an eye glistened over a loss that comes with the sense of a personal calamity to so many firesides in our Borough.Geo. W. Scranton was born in Madison, Conn., on the 28d of May, He^descended from Puritan stock, and inherited the virtues of that well-known race, #hile free from many of their faults. He was a lineal descendant of John Scranton, who came from England in 1638, and was one of the colony of New Haven settlers.— They were organised in three companies, one of whioh settled in New Haven in 1638, under the Rev. Theophilus Eaton, Mr. Davenport and others; the second located in Milford in the spring of 1639, with the Rev. Mr. Pruden at their head, and the third in Guilford, under the Rev. Henry Whitfield, in the autumn of the same year. It is impossible to describe the hardships these pioneers endured, destitute as they were of food and shelter, and for a long while of stock, and liable at any moment to attack from hostile Indians. In the first few years of the Guilford settlement was built the oldest stone houae in America, both as dwelling and fortress, the materials of whioh were brought by hand aud wheelbarrow a half mile. It is still in goed order, and stands as a monument of the energy and self-denying labor of those who bnilt it. The ftmily of Scrantons gradually increased. Their name is frequently and honorably mentioned in the town records. At times some of them were sent to the General Court; others bore arms in the old French and Revolutionary wars,Nand several were honored with commissions.The subject of our sketch was the eldest of seven children. He early developed many of those traits which afterwards so muon distinguished him, an amiability that nothing raffled, a courtesy that won all hearts, a fertility of reeouroe equal to any emergency, a patient energy that never flagged, a promptitude and integrity that oould be confidently relied on. His education was limited—confined to the reeolts of a common school training and two yean in Lee's academy. But at the early age of eighteen his father made him supercargo or a sloop he had named after him, and sent him to Georgetown, D. C., where he displayed his wonted sagacity and tact in Howard Association, Philadelphia. A Benevolent Institution utabliiM bytptcial Endowment, for tAe Relief of tKt Sick and Pietrtuti.offl ictedvitk Virulent and Svidetnie Dieeatu, ana especially for the Curt V Dieeaeee qf C*e MEDIcTlTaDVICE given gratb, bv the Acting Surgeon, to all who apply by letter, a deecription of their condition, (age, occupation, habita of life, Ac.,) and in caaei of extreme poverty,Medicine! furnished free of chare*. VALUABLE BEP0KT8 on Spermatorrhea, aad other Diaeases of the Bexual Organ*; ana on tli* New Remedies employed in th* Di*pen*- ary, cent to the afflicted in naled letter envelope*, free of charg*. Two or three Stamp* for postage will be acceptable. Address, DR. J. BKILLIN HOUGHTON, Acting Burgeon, Howard Association, No. J South Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. By order of th* Director*. EZBA D. HKAKTWELL, iVu. GEO. FAIRCHILD, &Cy. Dee. 20,1860. Large Stock of Wall Paper! New Styles for 18611 Just Received 19,000 Pieces Oh the 18th day of January, 1842, the furnaoe was blown in a third time, and with suocess. Between that and the 26th of February 75 tons of iron were made.— The first pig was for years in the possession of Mr. Cnarles Scranton of Oxford. Additional heating ovens were added, and on the 23d of May the fnrnaoe was started again, continuing eighteen weeks to September 25th, and produoing 362 tons. The third successful blast began on October 11th, 1842, and continued to the 12th of March following. From this time on the product steadily increased, but the firm found themselves terribly hampered for the want of means. But for an opportune advance made by Messrs. J. H. & E. C. Scranton they would have been swamped. As it was, iron was low, and the cost of getting it to Carbondale or Port Griffith, near Pittsto—their only two shipping places, the one nine and the other sixteen miles distant—was so great as to entail loss rather than profit. In the Tear 1849, the Cayuga & Susquehanna Railroad from Owego to Ithaca was offered Jfor sale by Messrs. Humphrey and Williams. It had been purchaaed by them under the State's foreclosure. It wu ironed with the strap rail, and waa in wretched order. The Company purchased it so as to aecure an outlet to the West for their coal, and Col. Soranton undertook to hare it in working order by Christmas. It was deemed by many an impossibility, for the ties were standing in the woods; the iron lav untouched in its virgin ore, and the ooal that was to smelt it was in the bowels of the earth. But he went at it with his accustomed energy, and, though part of the rails were laia by moonlight, and with relays of hands, the trains went over it at the promised time. Be then undertook, in behalf of Scrantons & Pl*tt, the construction of the Northern division of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad. It was built by the day, and under his personal superintendence. Nor were the other members of the firm idle. Apart from their laborious duties !q connection with the mill, they were busy in purchasing the immense supplies needed for the men, and in devising ways and means to carry the enormous indebtedness they had inourred, amounting at one time to over a million of dollars. But the firm bravely went through it, and the road was completed and opened in October, 1851. Col. SeTanton early had his eye on a connection wiUi New York as necessary to secure a ready market for iron, but indispensable for the development of the coal trade. Messsrs. Drinker, Henry and others had for years looked forward to the same thing, and for years had labored for its accomplishment, but without success. He sucoeeded in what they had so often been disappointed in—in enlisting foreign capital for the construction of a great Eastern outlet. The history of that operation affords the highest tribute to his address, his patienoe, his courtesy and unflagging energy. We record one instance. One of the lead in sr capitalists of Naw York had been repeatedly urged to subscribe. He waa spoken of several times at the meeting of the friends of the enterprise, aad the remark was made, " It is useless to apply to him} he has refused, and when his mind is made up it cannot be ehuged"— The CoIomI avowed his iatoation to «*U PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS FROM OcU* PIECE OP. BORDERING, WINDOVTSHADES, Ac at the Cash Store of CHAS. LAW, A CO. PttMca, March Utk, lMO-nl-tr SOKTHEASTEBH PENH8YLVAHIA1 PI ml MANUFACTURER 8. 8TVKMER, DKALKR I1V SOOTS, 8HOE8, LEATHER and FINDINGS, Main street, Pittaton. A large assortment of French Kip, and Patent Leather always on hand. Repairing done with punctuality on reasonable terras Cash paid lor all kinds of hi lies and skim. Jan. l-'M. 630*1 V. PETERSEN, PitUton, Pa. JT. * A. PETERSEN, Scran ton, Pa. a PETERSEN, Ilonesdale, Pa. Jfar. *D X8M. Hardware, Iron * Steel Warehouse, 76, 77, 7# and 81 Veiey and 20S Washington St, DICKSON & CO, NEW-YOBK CITY. fTMiE undersigned inriU the attention of Jftr- X chant*, Manv/aeturert, Canal and Rail Road Contractors, and ooniumert generally to their extensive assortment of the following article*, which they offer on favorable termD,Jor Cask or approved credit. English Iron, round, sqnare and flat, common, beat and extra qualities. Swedish, Norway and Russia Bar Iron, of best brands. SCR ANTON FOT7NDBT and MACHINE WORKS. —Manufacturers of Engines, Boilers, aad Machinery of ever* description, and dealers in ail kind* of Hardware, Kails, Iron and Steel t Leather and Rubber Bands and Belting; Stoves, Tin and Sheet Iron Ware; Railroad supplies of all kinds; Gas Pipe, Steam and Water Fittings, and Engine Furnishing generally. ay Dealers supplied uponliberal term. Scran ton, Feb 'j 2, 1869,-tl TO COAL OPERATORS. The news of his death rapidly spread through the town, awakening a universal feeling of sorrow. By a spontaneous movement of tho people, a public meeting was held on Monday evening, and proper steps taken to give the founder of our Borough an appropriate burial. The telegraphio wires flashed the mournful intelligence on every side, bringing out in return abundant expressions of profound regret and the highest tributes to the worth of the man whose place can never be filled. We feel unequal to the task of speaking in befitting terms of the personal character of the deceased. We tawMthat to abler hands, simply saying thatif the highest achievments of industrial effort; the most patient prosecution of far-reaehing plans, that have in view the transformation of a country from a wilderness to a busy hive of industry; the kindliest impulses that ever heeded his fellow man's complaint, and always aided by judicious oounsel, and, if possible, by more active help, entitle a man to be ranked among the world's great benefactors, he was one. In all the State, no man has been more universally appealed to, and ne man has mors generously aided others, and laid the basis for the prosperity of a greater number of loving friends. Though his friendships ransred among the highest and most worthy in the land, he was emphatically the Poor Man's Friend, and in many * miner's cabin and laborer'a oot unselfish tears and broken sighs, b»ve paia TO# • SCBJLNTON Wrought, Cut, An IKON RAILING MAMUFACTOBT. XTAVIKO built a large shop for the purpose rl of manufactaring Coal Screens, we believe (Twill be for the interest of Coal Operators of tfcia aad adjoining county, to give us a call be- At* ordering elsewhere, and therefore we solicit a liberal patronage. Besides Screens, we manufacture Wrought, Oast aad Wire Railing, for Cemeteries, Cottages, F«Uis (hounds, 4c., and Window Guards for Dwellings, Vernandas, Balconies, Ac. August 18, I860- J. W. BBOCK. mew stock. It wit determined to oonvert the pig metal into manufactured iron; but how to raise the means was the vexatious question over which many a sleepless, trying hour was passed. After many and anxious consultations between the borthers, it was agreed that Selden should go to New York. In a manly, frank way, (Jeorge went to several of their oreditors in this vicinity, explained their embarrassments an At he necessity of having the property free from all record inoumbranoee, ana so relieved it of all judgment liens save the original purchase mortgage. 8elden started for New York, knowing hardly a man of any wealth in it. He was recommended to Geo. Howland. Introducing himaelf and mission, he told hia story in a plain, unvarnished way, and said that they wanted from fifteen to twenty thousand dollar* to meet their engagements and start a nail factory. Mr. Howland agreed to talk with his son and give him an answer the next morning at a quarter past nine. Punctually to the moment, Selden was on hand, and was told that they shonld send oat an agent to verify his statesients, and it correct he could have the money. He accordingly visited the valley, was satisfied, made a favorable report, and Mr. Howland gave the firm his cheque for 18,000 before any of the requirite papers were drawn—a oenfidenoe alike •reditflble to both parties. Decamp'» Hammered American Iron of superior quality. Burden's and Ulster Iron. Salisbury Iron, Flat and Square. Angle and Swarf Iron. Norway and Russia Nail Rods, Shoe Shapes and Nut Iron. Rest Refined Band, Hoop, Scroll and Oval Iron. Crow Rare, Churn Brills, Axles and Drafts of Salisbury Iron. Steel faced Hand and Sledge Hammers and Stone Axes. Cast Steel Striking and Hand Hammers and Stone Sledges. Nay lor's and Sanderson's Bound, Square, Octagon and half Octagon Steel. Genuine German Steel. Flat and Square. Blister Steel. Canal Stone and Dirt Barrows. Biokford's Safety Fuse. Boon ton Cut Nails, Brads and Spikes. Burden's Fat. Horse Shoes, and Ship, Boat and Bail Boad Spikes. Ames' and Rowland's Shovels and Spades. Weston's Steel Scoops. Bowland's, Hoe's and Iabotson's Mill and Cross-Cut Saws. lIobsaB's Butcher's and Ibbotson's File*. Saws, Tools and Cutlery, Ac. Harris,' Blood's, Darling's and Far well's Corn and Grass Scythes.— Birmingham, Sheffield, German and Domestic Hardware. ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING David Soboolxt, wonld respectfully ai«* Bounce to the public that he still continues the practice of the above profession, in all its branches, and holds hlmsell in readiness n( all times to attend to any business in the line of Surveying, Engineering, Estimating atM Drafting. Being provided with afnll and complete sol of Instraments, and having had ample cxpoi. lence, he flatters himself capable of giving anl. isfactlonln any and every department of kU oalling. Office with John Richards, Esq., Odd fol•ws'Building.PitUton, Nov. 10,1886«tf. GLAD TIDINGS! Mar* Good Mew* for tlx* F*o?le of PITTSTON. 4L MAUOH CHUNK Wir« Hope Manufactory, A. B. wbtxobb, -) WETMOKE A CO. osonsi c. WBTBOBB, D DAVID WBTBOBB. J Sept. 21,1W.  niHER, HAZARD * CO., MAHUPACTCTOERS of Wire Here, for Inclined Plsnss, Shafts, Biopsy *«., would laform the pah lie that they are now prepared to ssake ill Kindi length! and Sixes of Flat tnd Round At tka shortest notice of superior QnaUty and on the mast reasonable tenaes, at tSelr Wire Rope Faotorr, MAUCH CHUNK, CARBON CO., PA. References can be mad* to Messrs. E. A, Dottflss, N.D.Cortrlgbt snd A O, Broadhead,atManeh Chunks to ■. Patterson, Summit HID) to Sharp, Lelssurlns and Oo., PUUaors, Loserae Oouety, Pa , aad In (hot nearly all the operators la the region who hav* been using hM '°&kb Wth, WOO-I-lf More Now Goods. • fall ViSortment of BOOTS, 8H0EJ, LBATHEB wid S.Bt'^*HVeh'rpdr^n^^hm»tt£ ss&^^5&S&»vi2,s iaanaMed to bay u cheap, if not oheapar than any other ta58S»™ 1 JSTEW GOODS! The WuU of the People Mr Coaildered rrai undersigned harineluBt returned from the head X ol market with one of the moat extensive stocks of merchandise aver ohnd to the people of Loaerne County, would reapectfollT announce in a taw worda, to bla friends and the public in general, that his purchases have bean made with a vlew lo the wanta of the people, the Miner and laborer, aa well aa the clean  tinman, or fair lady. Groceries and provtaiona, low and teed in Urge auppliaa always on Odd Fellowa' pock, North Hde Pitteton, May M, lMO.-lf. - «r r'- -A