Pittston Gazette and Luzerne Anthracite Journal

              PITTSTON«& GAZETTE PITTSTON GAZETTE, JOB PBIHTING AJTD HUXINO. Luzerne Anthracite Journal. The "Gazette" Jobbing Cffice, Mid the Job Printing Office of RIOHART Sc BEYE -A.« Being now consolidated, embraces a larger variety of Jobbing material than any other office in the country, and is ftilly prepared to execute work of all kind* in the best ana cheapest manner. Particular attention girfln to the following:— PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY KICSiftT, BfiVEi k THOMPSON, M Gazette" Building, Iain Stmt, Wert Side. MANIFESTS, ORDERS, The GAZETTE and JOTTRNAL li published »r«ry Thursday, at Two Doiaabs par annum, j4ristlv in adwiAct. P&- No postage charged within the county. PAMPHLETS, CIRCULARS, SHOW-BILLS, LABELS, rD NOTES, HuiiJft;. Ruled work of all kinds, don* in the neatest and bmt manner, and printed as requested. Everything in tbia Una will reoeWa prompt attention. PLANKS. HANDBILLS, BILL HEADS, TICKETS, CARDS, *0., 4«. AND LTJZER IT JOURNAL. ADVERTISING RA' « . 1001 r 3 00 { ft 00 I 00 LO 00 ~A 00 ft 00 * 08 $ekfeii to % C£m! Interests, fflliiits, fetes, literature, mti Enteral fntelligeitrt. clrnnn, - « 00 *«Q TOO I 10*00 |TI600 1 80 00 1 *L°° m, - 600 7 00 10 00 The following Blanks are kept on hand, or printed to order. Mid sold oa reasonable term* D—Sheriff Sales, Warrants, Constable Sales, Summons, Judgment Contracts, Promisory Notes, Subpenas, Attachments, Executions, Marriage Certificates, Check Rolls, Time Bolls. Deeds, Contracts, Leases, 4c., etc. Bagubr yearly advertisers, not to exoeed with curd three squares at any time, $16. Business notices, with as advertisement, $1 each. The above rates will be strietly adhered to. VOLUME XI.-NO. 11. PITTSTON, PA.. THURSDAY, MAY 9,1861. WHOLE NO. 550. When I consider the olinging drapery of our grandmothers, and compare it with the ; spreading coats of this assembly, I do not | so much wonder at the rudeness ef the | former, as I am astonished at the politeness of the present age. They crept along, j as it wero, in fetters; and a woman with her head peeping out of a sack, could hardly be more confined, or ma)te a more grotesque figure. On the other hand, the cupola-ooat allows all the freedom of motion, the graceful walk, and the majestic step; not to mention the beauty and splendor of the foot, which plajs visibly within the circle, and ravishes the watchful eyes of the beholder. to tarn a male-content, and think the additional barden of pablic taxes insupportable.Another Letter from Mr. Cyphers. Camp Super, Chambersburo, Pa.) April 29th, 1861. ) Mr. Thompson—Dear Sir : We are now at the above place, sixteen miles from the Maryland line. A boat three thousand troops are stationed at "Camp Slifer," and the same number at " Camp Iryin," some miles distant. Cbambersburg is three quarters of a mile from this camp. The people are all for the Union—every man, woman and ahild of them. The ladies contribute much to the comfort of the soldiers in camp, and send us many little delicacies that we would not and could not get were it not for them. At Harrisburg, we were quartered in common tents. Wc have board shanties now. We expect to remain at this camp several weeks. If you could but see our outfit, mcthinks that you would not want to be a soldior. I would describe it but cannot. Its description must be left to an abler pen than mine.— However, we have enough to eat and drink. I am well and get along better than I expected, with the usages a soldier receives at a place like this. I have just come from the outskirts of a wood, where 1 was stationed as a guard or sentinel, for 12 hours, from yesterday evening till five this morning, and feel just as though I would like to sleep awhile to-day, but before doing so have scribbled the above. I will not get another chance to write for some weeks, perhaps, as we are obliged to drill all tho time, Sundays not excepted, with short intermission to cat our meals. BUSINESS CARDS. CITY ADVEBTISEMENTS. GENERAL ADVEBTISEMEFTS. [From the New York Tribune.] UFFORD HOUSE, PITTSTOW, PA.— HEKRY H UFFORD, Proprietor. J. K; & E. B. PLACE, WHOLE SALE GROCERS, ROBERT L. MULFORD, CORTLAND A. BPRAQUE. Mulford & Sprague, IMPORTERS A WHOLESALE DEALERS IN THBOtTGH BALTIMORE. VOICE OF THE PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS, I come, in the last place, to speak to the modestv of this cumbersome, inelegant, expensive mode. I could easily enlarge ujxDn this topic, were it not too delicate a point before such an audience. It will be sufficient, only to remind the assembly of what the gentleman who spoke before me, intimated oonoerning the visible play of the foot: and I wish it oould be said, that the watchful cariosity of tho men was never gratified farther upon certain occasions; since the modern petticoat is bat a treacherous covering to tho unwary. I sec, on my left hand, blushes begin to rise, which are more eloquent than any thing I can say against, this abase of clothing. From these fair omens I hope for success. I have only hinted (without the varnish of rhetoric) at such plain arguments as your own reflection will readily improve to a full conviction. The consequence of whioh will be, the introducing of a moro reasonable fashion of coats; or, at least, the reducing of the extravagance of the hoop within the bounds of decency and moderation." In. 1, 1854. No. 30 BBOAD Street, T was Friday morn, the train drew near The city and the shore: Far through the sunshine, soft and clear, Wc saw the dear old flags appear, And in our hearts arose a cheer For Baltimore. CJT. CHARLES HOTEL. PEXN AVENUE, |M geranton, Pa.—D. K. KRE88LER, Prop'r. May 10, I860—ly. •  (Near Willi tlrael.) NEW YORK. FLETCHER PLACE. HARDWARE, T\ B. KOON,—ATTORNEY AT LAW.—Of- II. fice in the Butler House, Main street, Fusion. Jan. 20, 1849. Feb. 15, I860.—tf. CUTLERY AND GUNS,\ GEO. W. BRAINERD * CO., Across the broad Patapsco's wave, JIROME G. MILLER,—ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office in tlw Court House, Wilkes- Barre, Penna. GROCERS, lOS Murray, near Wert Street, GEO. W. BRAINERD,1 NEW YORK. DAVID BELDEN ( ALSO, SOLE AGENTS FOR BBOWH & SPBAGUE'8 CELEBBATED Old Fort McHenry bore The starry banner of the brave, As when our fathers went to save, Or in the trenches And a grave, At Baltimore. MINERS' SHOVELS, SCYTHES, AXES, And EDGE TOOLS, TOHN RICHARDS,—ATTORNEY AT LAW. J CONVEYANCER, and NOTARY PUBLIC, Collections promptly attended to. Office—One door north of Chas. Law A Co.'s Cash Store. [March 30,1868. Before in, pillared in the sky, We saw the statue soar Of Washington, serene and high- Could traitors view that form, nor fly 1 Could patriots see, nor gladly die For Baltimore? HAYDEN BROTHERS, XirnOLESALE DEALERS IN YANKEE W NOTIONS and FANCY GOODS, New Milford, Pa. 210 Greenwich Street, near Vesey St., NEW YOBK. When I survey the structure of this silken dome, and contemplate the convex, or concave of the building, I am struck with admiration at the ingenuity of mankind : A fabrick so ample, and withal so portable, is stupendous I And after ages, who, perhaps, may see this contrivance only in the paintings of some great masters, shall with pain believe what the justness of the pencil represents. Were I to enumerate the convenieneies and ornaments, which accrue to the sex from the use of hoops, the tapers would require snuffing, before my speech could draw to an end: Therefore I shall only touch upon two observations. The first is, that the compass of the coat serves to keep the men at a decent distance, and appropriates to every lady a spacious verge, sacred to herself. In the next place, the oompliment, allowed in all times, of comparing a beauty to a star, will now quadrate io evry respect, when it may, properly, be said of every fair female, that she moves in her orb, and shines in her sphere, in proportion to a star of the first magnitude. I might, here, mention the vast benefit the public reaps from this dress, and take notice of the great number of hands employed in building and repairing these beautiful edifices, were it not too well known to my hearers. I cannot, however, pass over in silence the particlar encouragement this mode has given the whale fishing, no inconsiderable branch of the British commerce. April 1, 1861 Mfiyl Law and Collection Office. GKORQE B. KULP, Attorney at Law,—Office " In the Court Houae, (Register's Office,) Wilkes-Barre, Pa. [Deo. 13, 1860. 62« WH. If A VDKN, JOHN HATDER, oeonoa H ATDRR. TRACT HAVDER, July 19. I860.—ly. HAVE YOU HEARD OF CHARLES SCHLAGEB'S SMITH, STEAM BAKERY, "Oh, city of our country's song, By that swift aid we bore When sorely pressed, rcccive the throng, Who go to shield our flag from wrong, And give us welcome, warm and strung, In Baltimore!" MINNESOTA! LE SUEUR, G. B. Cor. Lackawanna & Washington Avenues, IMPORTER OF stilus, (Sins, £c Xi« Sueur Oountyi HORANTON, * FA, t C(ERTTA1NLY we have. How could any one / in a country like this help hearing what everybody is talking about. Schlager defies the world in all that pertains to good crackers. Ho makes the following varieties, and is responsible for all his manufactures : W. BAIT OS, No. 191 West Street, 1 door above JDuane fit., NEW-YORK. March.7, 1861. "lyl We had no arms; as friends we came, T AW and COLLECTION OFFICE. Taxes for I j non-residents. Business promptly attended to. Address as above. [Nov. 8, 1860. As brothers evermore, To rally round ono sacred name. The charter of our power and fame: We never dreamed of guilt and shame In Baltimore. WINCHESTER & CO No sooner had Sophronio retired from the settee to his chair, than a grave ladj took oat of a comer cupboard behind her, a large, massy caudle cup; a comfortable piece of plate, after the old English fashion ; and presented it, in the name of tho matrons, to him, as their acknowledgment for the signal services of his speech. The wit and vivacity of Florio, and the good sense and modesty of Sophronio, were commended on both sides. But when the two gentlemen, who did not speak, were desired to gather the votes of the company, the hoop petticoats were approved of, by above two thirds of the voices. Sewing. MRS. DA VIES having procured a sewing machine, is now prepared to do family sawing and stitching of ail kinds, at short notice, in Sturmer's new brlok, second floor. Gentleman's Furnishing Store, Butter, Boston, Water, Graham, Pic Nic and Sugar Crackers. Soda Biscuit. The undersigned would tender his thanks to his ruany patrons in Luserne county and elsewhere, aim now begs leave to assure them that his facilities for business are more nerfcct than before. CIIAKLES SCHLAGER. Scranton, Feb. 21, 1861. 628yl ARD rATERT SOOULIIER SK AM SHIRT I!ARCrACTORT, No. 706 Chestnut street, above Seventh, opposite The coward mob upon us fell: McHenry's nag they tore : Surprised, borne backward by the swell, Beat down with mad, inhuman yell, Before us yawned a traitorous hell In Baltimore L the Washington House, Philadelphia. Fine SHIRTS and DRAWERS made from measuremrnt «t a few dnya notice and in all ensef WAUUAN 1- KI) to tit. Formula for measurement furniahed on application by mail. Liberal inducement* to Wholegale buyers. ' April 28, 1860.—ly. Hurrah! Hurrah! MILLER'S PICTURE GALLERY, first door north of the Cash Store, will bo kept open for tbe inspection of his specimens in the Sun light art until V o'clock P. M. Come ono, come all, and see his fine specimcus. Pictures taken iu cloudy as well as in plcasaat weather. The streets our soldier-fathers trod ZABRISKIE & LUMBY, Robert baur,—book binder, north East corner of Public Square and Main-st Wilkesbarre. Picture Frames, Common Gilt and Mahogany, ornamented and plain, made to order, of any size. Job Binding neatly executed. A large selection of common and fine pictures, Albums, Blank books, Stationery, Novels, Ac., always on hand. June 17, 1853. Blushed with their children's gore Wo saw the craven rulerB nod, And dip in blood the civic rod— Shall such things be, oh righteous God, In Baltimore ? I send my best wishes and kind regards to yourself and family, and to all who may inquire concerning me. From your humble servant, CHAS. M. CYPHERS. Ill PORTERS AKD JOBBERS OF China, Glass, Earthenware, LOOKING GLASSES, Ac. Just received, a new aisortmcnt of iplendid Framt* ■t Ca«ea. June 28, 18#0. No, never ! By that outrago black, J. W. MILLER. No. 225 Greenwich Street, Between Barclay and Vesey, A solemn oath we swore, To bring the Keystone's thousands back, Strike down the dastards who attack, And leave a red and fiery track Through Baltimore ? To Hotel Keepers. Applications and bonus for tavebn LICENSE for sale at the PITT3TON GAZETTE OFFICE. Doc. 30, 1860. 630 tf Geo. I. N. Zabriskie, ) William Lumby. J September 27, I860. NEW YORK. Pittston Battery. No Sabbath. THE staff oflife is good Breai, and I would respectfully inform tho citizens oil'lttston and vicinity, that I always keep tlic goimluo article on hand for sale, with all kinds o( crackers, pies, canes, &c. Families and parties supplied with everything in his lino, on shnit notice,and on reasonable terms. My establish mens is opposite Jacob's store on Main-st. FRANK BRANDENBURG. How to Avoid a Bad Husband. In a " Prize Essay on the Sabbath," written by a journeyman printer in Scotland, there occurs the following striking passage: " Yokc-fellows ! think how the abstraction of the Sabbath would hopelessly enslave the working classes, with whom wc are identified 1 Think of the labor thus going on in one monotonous, and continuous, and eternal cyole—limbs forever on the rack, the fingers forever playing, the eyeballs forever straining, tho brow forever sweating, the feet forever plodding, tho brain forever throbbing, tho shoulders for[ ever drooping, the loins forever aching, and the restless mind forever scheming I Think of the beauty it would efface, of the merryheartedncss it would extinguish, of the giant strength it would tame, of the resources of nature it would exhaust, of the.aspirations it would crush, of the sickuess it would breed, of the projects it would wreck, of the groans it would extort, of the lives it would immolate, of the cheerless graves it would prematurely dig 1 See them toiling and moiling, sweating and fretting, grinding and hewing, weaving and spinning, sowing and gathering, mowing and reaping, raising and building, digging and planting, unloading and storing, striving and struggling—in the garden and in the field, in the granary and in the barn, in the factory and in the mill, in the warehouse and in the shop, on the mountain and in the ditch, on the roadside and in the wood, in the city and in the country, on the sea and on tho shore, on the earth in days of brightness and of gloom. What a sad picture would the world present if we had no Sabbath ! " i860. 1860. Never marry a man for wealth. A woman's life oonsisteth not in the things she posseseeth. Nevar marry a fop, or one who struts about dandy-like in his silk gloves and ruffles, with a silver-headed cane and rings on his fingers. Beware 1 there is a trap. Never marry a niggard, a close-fisted wretch, who saves every penny, or spends it grudgingly. Take care lest he stint you to death. SPRINQ. FRESH GOODS Bow down, in haste, thy guilty head! God's wrath is swift and sore i The sky with gathering bolts is red,— Cleanse from thy skirts the slaughter shed, Or make thyself an ashen bed— Oh Baltimore! BAYARD TAYLOR. D- R. J. A. ROBINSON, HOMOEOPATHIC Physician and Operative Surgeon, Pittston, Pa., respootfull offers his services to the jjcople of Pittston and its vicinity. A constant supply of frwah medicines always on hand. Family cases furnished or refilled to order. OFFICE in Second Story Capt Stunner s New Brick Building. Pittston, May 3, I860.—ly. RIEGEL, BADEtD, & CO., luronTEns akii jobbers or roREios amD amrricah Dry Goods. No. 47 North Third Street, Philadelphia. Would respectfully invite the attention of Country Merchants to their LA HOE AM) VVF.LL-HELF.rTEP STOCK OF FRESH SPRING GOODS, Wlilch they are uow receiving in Htore. Merchants jroold nnd it to their advantage to call and examinoonr slo«*k. May 3t. 1800.—ly. Mantuamaking. We have been handed three copies of "The Gentleman's Magazine," published in London, by Sylvanus Urban; one iu August 1747, one in September of the Fame year, and the other in February, 1757. From one of them we clip the following, which will no doubt be interesting to many of our headers, and encouraging to the ladies, as the decision was given in fayor of their present prevailing fashion : Go on, then, adorable creatures! to cherish and improve an ornament, every way praise worthy. Suffer not yourselves to be persuaded to your downfal, by those who would undermine your main support. Suspect the artifices of such as would narrow your foundation, and resolve to maintain the establishment of your charms upon a wide spreading bottom to the last. As soon os Florio had finished his declamation, a young damsel of fifteen made two exorbitant steps (measuring at each the compass of her hoop) quite across the room, and with her slender fingers, tied a gold cord, with two large tassclB of gold, to his sword; a present, it seems, which the youthful part of the assembly had bespoke for their orator. This gallantry performed, Sophronio stood up, and, modestly bowing, went to the settee; where, standing upon the floor, he took his turn to speak. "Gentlemen and Ladies:—I perceive, by the applauding smiles, and triumphant display of the fans from the gay side of this bright circle, that the prejudices of youth will weaken the force gf any arguments I may draw from reason to combat the flattering eloquenee of my antagonist. But when I turn to the unbiassed part of my audience, I doubt not of a favorable hearing from them: And, I am persuaded, their approbation (which ever way it point) will have ita proper influence over the virgins; since their modesty will not suffer them to disregard the judgment of persons, whose wisdom and experience entitle them to respect. MU8. IMVIH would respectfully call the attention of the Ladies of Pittston and vicinity to her large variety of most approved New Paternsjust received from New York. Particular attention paid to tho nutting and fitting children's clothes. Mantillas. (Toaks and Dresjes cut fitted and made nn short notice. Place or business, in Capt. Sturmer'i New Brick Building, Third Story. C8. BECK, M. D.—DENTIST, gJPZXZi* . late of PHILADELPHIA.-— Office,—Main St., above the Public  Square, East Side. Wilkes-Barre, Penna. July 1», 1S#0—ly. GEORGER. L.OVE, Never marry a stranger, whose character is not known or tested. Some females jump right into the fire with their ejer open. WITH PitUton. Apr. 20. 18tH). T\R. J. M. BARRETT,—DENTIST. —Office U at hia reaidence on Franklin street, oppoaiU the Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., where he may hereafter be found at all hours. Dr. B. inserts Teeth on Gold and Silver plate. Jke., and operates in all the branches of iDental Burgery, in the beat manner. ▲ deduction from uaual charges sufficient to eerer expenses, allowed to persons who come from ft distance. April 19, I860.—ly. HOPPOCK, GARBUTT & CO., Grocers and Commission Merchants, I I BOOTS uag&fc. ||a SHOES. NEW Never marry a mope or a drone—one who drawls and draggles through life, one foot after another, and lets things take their own course. Nos. 87, 89 & 91, Warren Street, (first Door E**t of Greenwich 8treet), ABD Elmer H. fJarbutt, Julius D. Roberts, NEW YORK From the Whitehall (Eng.) Evening Post. Never marry a man who treats his mother or sister unkindly or indifferently. Such treatment is a sure indication of a mean and wicked man. Moses A. Iloppcw'k, William H. Black. Mortimer Hendricks. August 18th, 1S80. Sib:—Please to communicate the following piece of secret history to your female readers. The singularity of it may recommend it; and, if they are not the better for it, the blame will not be mine. In the mean time, they arc at liberty to give what credit they will to tho relation. "Watches and Jewelry. jiikwA.. A NEW STOCK. JAMES AITKEN. would remect-JftO .'M fully inform hii friends and and the public in general that he has just replenished his store with a new and extensive assortment of Watches, Clock*. Cf- ■Ttwelry, of all descriptions. Together with SILVER AND PLATED WARE, Combs, Brushes, Pocket Cutlery, Flower Vases, and a thousand other articles which will recommend themselves. They have keen purchased of the best manufacturers in the United States, and cannot be surpassed in quality or price. REPAIRING.—Watches. Clocks and Jewelry repaired at all times, by the moet experienced workmen. Thankful for the liboral patronage heretofore enjoyed, a continuance of the same is reepeetfully solicited. J. A. rituton, Jane », IMS. RESPECTFULLY Invites the the attention of the public to bislarge stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, such as Gents' Fine Calf Boots, Congress Gaiturs. Oxford Ties &c. Also, a large variety of Ladies' and Chiidrens' shoes, and Gaiters of all descriptions, in fact everything the line. lie has connected a separate department for a Wilson, Barnes & Co., WHOLESALE GROCERS AND Never on any account, marry a gambler or a profane person, one who in the least speaks lightly of God or religion. Such a man can never make a good husband. Produce Commission Merchants, AX» KTTBKHIYS DEALERS IX TEAS. Argument on Hoop-Petticoats—Their Conveniences and Inconveniences. Never marry a sloven, a man who is negligent of his person or dress, and is filthy in his habits. The external appearance is an index to the heart. No. 115 WARREN STREET, (Third door belett Washington Strut,) William II. Wilson,, DanioIV Barnes, ! j,EW T0RK Abner C. Keeney, j Samuel N. Delano. J Sept. 27, 1800. ___ RESTAURANT mnd CONFECTIONRET, neatly fitted up In good style. My establishment is opposite C. LawfcCo.s Cash Store, Main street, Pittston,Pa. The patronage of the public is solicited. Plttston, March 29, I860.—tf. Id a full assembly of ladies, whero there was a mixture of several ages, the conveniences and inconveniences of the hoop petticoat happened to bo canvassed with great freedom of conversation. There were only four gentlemen present; two of which spoke earnestly in the debate, one against the other. Florio, a mettled Bpark, of great volubility of speech, employed his wit in defence of the mode. Sophronio, of riper years, and fewer words, reasoned against the extravagancy of the fashion. The opinions of the assembly were much divided. In order, therefore, to come to a fair determination, the ladies laid their injunctions upon the two champions to consider the subjoct maturely, and to bo ready, by that day seven-night, to deliver their sentiments upon the merits of the cause; at which time, they engaged themselves to five them a hearing at nine in tho evening, he appointed hour being come, the company ranged themselves on either hand, according to their different inclinations. On the right sat the grave matrons, and, on the left, shone the blooming virgins; both parties equally assured of success, and equally confiding in tho abilities of their orator. The damask settee was placed in the center, at a convenient distance from the audience; when Florio, observing a profound silence, and an impaticnce in the looks of his sprightly patronesses, made his reverences, and, mounting the silken rostrum, harangued the assembly in the following manner. Shun the rake as a snake, a viper, a very demon. Finally, never marry a man who is addicted to the use of ardent spirits. Depend upon it you are better off alone than you would be were you tied to a man whose breath is polluted and whose vitals are being gnawed out by aloohol. D Howard Association, Philadelphia. A Benevolent Institution established by tpecial Endowment, for the Relief of the Siak and Distressed,afflicted with Virulent and Epidemi* Disease*, and especially for the Cure of Diseases of the Sexual Orqans. MEDICAL ADVICE given gratis, bv the Acting Surgeon, to all who apply by letter, with a description of their condition, (ago, occupation, habits of life, Ac.,) and in eases of extreme poverty,Medicines furnished freeof charge. VALUABLE RErORTS on Spermatorrhea, and other Diseases of the Sexual Organs ; and on the New Remedies employed in the Dispensary, sent to the afflicted in sealed letter envelopes, free of charge. Two or three Stamps for postage will be acceptable. Address, DR. J. SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Acting Surgeon, Howard Association, No. 2 South Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. By order of the Directors. EZRA D. HEART WELL, Pres. GEO. FAIRCHILD, Secy. Large Stock of Wall Paper! ISTew Styles for 1861! Just Received 10,000 Pieces FROM Oets a PIECE UP. PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS A Com(et)ical Panic. NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA! BORDERING,,WINDOW8HADE8, Ac at the Cosh Store of CHAS. LAW, k CO. Pittstcn, March lSib. 1800-nl-lf In the year 1712, Wliiston predicted that a comet would appear on Wednesday, October 14, at five minutes after 5 o'clock, a. m., and that the world would bo destroyed by fire on the Friday following. His reputation was high and the comet appeared. A. number of persons got into boats and barges on the Thames, thinking tho water the safest place 1 South Sea and Indian stocks fell! The oaptain of a Dutch ship threw all his powder into the river, that the ship might not be endangered !— At noon, after the comet had appeared, it is said that more than one hundred clergymen were ferried over to Lambeth, to request that proper prayers might be prapared, there being none in the Church service I People believed that the day of judgment was at hand, and some acted on this belief, more as if some temporary evil was to be expected. There was a prodigious run on the Dank! and Sir Gilbert Heathcote, at that time the head director, issued orders to all the fire officers in London, requiring them to keep a good lookout, and have & particular eye upon the Dack of England! Good out of Evil.—.—We have been, as our readara well know, the steady advooates of fem»le employment. We deprecate a condition of affairs such as excludes women from serving in retail shops, or obtaining a livelihood in any of those numerous light occupations which are not unsuitable to their strength, but which have been hitherto monopolized by the men. The drain on the masculine population which the servico of tho country will now necessitate, affords a favorable opportunity for us to follow the example of France, by filling the vacant places with members of the tender sex- More especially is such a polioy indicated when we consider that the exigencies of war under the most favorable circumstances, will leave many females unprovided for by husband, son, or brother. Now is the time to commence an admirable reform. Let the place of every elerk who leaves a shop for his country's service, be filled by a woman. We want the men to fight, but the wives, and sisters, and daughters can handle dry goods, and sell laces,'and ribbons, and pins. Female labor always increases in value in time of war, and among many evils and horrors it certainly is a signal blessing that a means should be supplied whereby thousands of girls may be saved from want or something worse, through an enhanced demand for their services in new avenues of usefulness. We trust that employers will bear this in mind, and facilitate as they can the movement suggested. In the great thoroughfares of Paris,—such as the Boulevards or the Rue de Rivoli,—scarce- scarcely a man can be seen attending in the shops, and we should be pleased to witness a like state of things on Broadway.— N- T. Gou/r. Cfc Inq. MANUFACTURER I have always been of opinion, that the two principal artioles to be consulted in dress are conveniency and ornament; and that, in both, there should be some regard had to frugality, and an inviolable adherence to modesty; more especially in the fair sex. Now, if you would please to consider the hoop pettiooat impartially, in its most fashionable dimensions, I fear you will not find it answer to any of these considerations.8. STURMER, DEAI.EB IS BOOTS, 8HOE8, LEATHER and FINDINGS, Main street, PitUton. A large assortment of French C alf. Kip, and Patent Leather always on hand. Repairing done with punctuality on reasonable terms. Cash puid for uU kinds of hides and skins. Jan. l-'69. Dec. 20,1860, 630jrl T. PETERSEN, Pitts ton, Pa. JT. * A. PETERSEN, Bcranton, Pa. C PETERSEN, Honesdale, Pa. Hardware, Iron & Steel Warehouse, 75, 77, 70 and 81 Vesey and 205 Washington St., DICKSON & CO, I belifeve, it would puzzle the quickest invention to find out one tolerable convenience in these machines. I appeal to tho sincerity of the ladies, whether they are not a great incumbrance upon all occasions (vanity apart) both at home and abroad. What skill and management is required to reduce one of these circles within the limits of a chair, or to find a space for two in a chariot. And what precautions must a modish female take even to enter the door of a private family, without obstruction ! Then, a vivacious damsel cannot turn herself round in a room, a little inconsiderately, without oversetting everything like a whirlwind. Stands and teatables, flower pots, china jars and innumerable, perish daily, by this spreading mischief; which (like a oomet) spares nothing that comes within its sweep. NEW-YORK CITY. THE undersigned invite the attention of Merchant*, Manufacturer«, Canal and Rail Road Contractors, and consumers generally to their extensive assortment of the following articles, which they offer on favorable terms, tor Cash or approved, credit. English Iron, round, square and flat, common, best and extra qualities. SCRANTON FOUNDRY and MACHINE WORKS. — Manufacturers of Engines, Boilers, and Machinery of every description, and dealers in all kinds of Hardware, Nails, Iron and Steel; Leather and Rubber Bands and Belting; 8toves, Tin and Sheet Iron Ware; Railroad supplies of all kinds; Gas Pipe, Steam and Water Fittings, and Engine Furnishing generally. [jy Dealers supplied uponllberal torms. NOT. 8,1880. TO COAL OPERATORS. SCRANTON Wrought, Cast, Swedish, Norway and Russia Bar Iron, of beet brands. Decamp's Hammered American Iron of superior quality. Burden's and Ulster Iron. Salisbury Iron, Flat and Square. Angle and Swarf Iron. Norway and Russia Nail Bods, Shoe Shapes and Nut Iron. Best Refined Band, Hoop, Scroll and Oral Iron. Crow Bart, Cham Drills, Axles and Draft* of Salisbury Iron. Steel faced Hand and Sledge Hammers and Stone Axes. Cast Steel Striking and Hand Hammers and Stone Sledges. Nay tor's and Sanderson's Round, Square, Octagon and half Octagon Hteel. Genuine German Steel, Flat and Square. Blister Steel. Canal Stone and Dirt Barrows. Bickford's Safety Fuse. Boonton Cut Nails, Brads and Spikes. Borden's Pat. Horse Shoe*, and Ship, Boat and Bail Boad Spikes. Ames' and Rowland's Shovels and Spades. Weston's Steel Scoops. Rowland's, Hoe's and Iabotson's Mill and Cross-Cut Saws. Hobson's Butcher's and Ibbotson's Files, Saws, Tools and Cutlery, Ac. Harris,' Blood's, Darling's and FarweU's Corn and Grass Scythes.— Birmingham, Sheffield, German and Domestic Hardware. Scranton, Fob'y 2, 1859.—tf IRON RAILING ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING "Ladies and Gentlemen :—I congratulate ray good fortune, in that I have the honor to speak before bo polite an audience upon a theme, whose diameter and circumference afford so large a scope to eloquence. Were I to handle it inch bj inch, my speech would swell in proportion to the amplitude of ray subject, and I should find myself encompassed with a luxuriant circle of tropo* and figures, round and magnificent as the hoop I attempt to praise. I have enquired at the most flourishing warehouses, and consulted the most knowing coopers of the female sex; but I cannot distinctly learn to whose extensive genius the ladies are indebted for this invention of the hoop petticoat. The learned writers of antiquity are silent upon the occasion; which makes me conjeoture that the glory of this pompous piece of elegancy is due to the modems. Mons. Tournefort, in his voyage through the Levant, gives the description and figure of a very magnifieent peticoat, worn by the ladies of Myconia, (fair islanders like yourselves) which may, probably, have been the original of yours: That, indeed, is full of plaits, and quilted from top to bottom; whereas yours are plain, which is after the grand gusto in structures of every kind. MANUFACTORY. David Scuoolky, would respectfully an. nounce to the public that ho still contlU' ues the practice of the above profession, in nil its brilnches, and holds himself in readiness nt all times to attend to any business In the lino of Surveying, Engineering, Estimating aiM Drafting. Being provided with a full and complete lot of instruments, and having had ample expoi. ience, ho flatters hlms6lf capable of giving ftnt« isfactionin any and every department of his calling. Office with John Richards, Esq., Odd /plows'Building.The habit of drinking can be cured by giving the drinkers all the liquor they want to drink all the time. We know of two in our experience who were cured in three weeks. One jumped out of the fourth story window and ran a curbstone into his head. The other didn't get up one morning, and has now a curbstone growing over his head in the gravoyard. MAYING built a large shop for the purpose of manufacturing Coal Screens, we believe 11 be for the interest of Coal Operators of this and adjoining county, to give us a call before ordering elsewhere, and therefore we solicit • liberal patronage. Besides Screens, we manufacture Wrought, Cast and Wire Railing, for Cemeteries, Cottages, Fnblie Grounds, Ac., and Window Guards for Dwellings, Yernandas, Balconies, Ac. August 33, 1860. J. W. BROCK. Neither is this fashion more ornamental than convenient. Nothing can be imagined more unnatural, and, consequently,less agreeable. When a slender virgin Btands upon a basis so exorbitantly wide, she resembles a tunnel: a figure of no great elegancy. And I have seen many fine ladies of a low stature, who, when they mil in their hoops about an apartment, look like little children in go carts. NEW STOCK. GLAD TIDINGS! J0- " John, who was the wisest man Pittston, Nov. 16,1856-tf. « Don't know, sir." " Yes you do know. Now tell me." " Well, I guess it was uncle; for father says he was so cunning tfcat he got everybody to trust him, and wasn't fool enough to pay anybody." More Good News fbr the Peoyle of MAUOH CHUNK Wirt Hope Manttf actor y, A. R. wnTMORr, 1 WETMORE A CO. QEOBOB C. WBTUOBK, D DAVID WBT*0*B. J Sept. 27, 1880. riTTSTCKN. FISHER, HAZARD * CO., More New Goods. Manufacturers or wire Rope, for inclined Planes, Shifts, Slopes, fcc., would Inform the public that they are now prepared to make »Sr A man who cheats in small measures, is a measureless rogue. If he gives short measure in wheat, then he ia a rogue in grain. If in whiskey, then he is a rogue m spirit* " If he gives a bad title to land, then he is a rogue in deed. Ana If he cheats whenever he C*D1, he is indeed, in spirit, in grain, ft measureless •ooundrel mhe undersigned wonld respectfully sunounoe to 'he 1 eitisenf of Pittaton, in general that a fuirMsorunent of BOOTS, SHOE*, LEATHER and him in style or price. Having made the Boot Business, his pursuit for many vCW is enabled to buy as cheap, if not cheaper than any omer man in the trade. He invites all who want give him a call at once, and If he does not wpTjrti , a -pen* M~D% . shiUh* 3STEW" GOODS! The manifest profuseness of the dress makes it needless for me to observe how little it is oalealatcd to answer the purposes of frugality, especially if we consider, that the luxuries of a lady generally bear a proportion to this circumferanoe of her garment. Upon this account the master of a family, who has three or four hoops to maintain, must be a good husband in other more necessary articles, or ha will be apt yy « Ah, John, my uncle has bccu in New York, and yourn hain't." " Well, what of that—my uncle has been in jail, and yours hain't." It is a grand thought, that no force mi earth oan permanently set up a lie; and that the combined energies of the world never can pull down God s truth. The WsnU of the People duly Considered! All Kinds lengths and Sixes of Flat and Round Rope, Aft ftho shortest softie* or suoerior quality and en the most reasonable terraes, aft their Wire Rope Factory, fllHE undersigned having Just returned from the head X of market with one of the moat extensive stoeks of merchandize ever offered tq the people of Luzerne County, would respectfully announce in a few words, to his friends sad the public In general, that his purchases have been made with a viewlo the wants of the people the Miner and laborer, as well as the clean handed gentleman, or lair lady. Groceries and provisions, flour and feed In large supplies always on hand. J. u McMlLJUAlV. Odd Fellows' Block. North Bido ftKston, June 14,1800, MAUCH CHUNK, CARBON CO.. PA. References can be made to Messrs. B. A. Douglas, N. D. Corlright snd A. G, Broa«lheaC1, at Manch Chunk; to N.Patterson,Summit Hill; to Sharp, Leisenrlnjrsod Co., Ptlimore, Luerae Couety, Pa-, and In fact nearly all the operators Id the region who bare been using his ropes. jtarcb 1Mb, 1M0-1-J ftttstOB. Msy 34, *.W0.-lr-