Pittston Gazette and Luzerne Anthracite Journal

              PITTSTON GAZETTE, PITTSTON GAZETTE Job Printing and Ruling. AND Luzerne Anthracite Journal. The " Gazette" Jobbing Office, and the Job Printing Office PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY Being now consolidated, embrace* a larger rariety of Jobbing material tlian any other office in the coontrf and is fully prepared to execute work of all kinds in the best and cheapest manner. Particular attentioa given to the following:-* Gk M. RICHART, "Gazette" Building, Main Street, West Side. Tho GAZETTE and JOURNAL is published •vary Thursday, at Two Dollars per annum, Strictly in advance. i2-#~ No postage charged within the counter. MANIFESTS, TAMPHLETS, CIRCULARS, SHOW-DILLS, LABELS, NOTES, ORDERS, HANDBILL8, BILL BEADS, TICKE'lD, CARDS, Ac., Ac. AND LUZERNE ANTHRACITE JOURNAL. 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THURSDAY. MAY 7, 1863. WHOLE NO. 632. 9W* The above rates will be strictly adhered to. BUSINESS CARDS. MISCELLANEOUS. i mark McDonnell, LITTLE MAJOR. On Annie's return with writing materials, Mrs. Rogers, still reluctant to undertake the unaccustomcd tusk of penning a letter, sat down, half by force, and made sundry awkward attempts to form words and sentences, by way of practice, before essayicg the epistle, which her ardent young visitor had made up her mind should be produced and mailed to the absent soldier that day. started, with a strange look of surprise and bewilderment, and received them with a hand that trembled visibly. A Gorgeous Spectacle. COPYRIGHTS* IT ROOT k CADT, CHICAGO. Ther called him "Little Major"—the noble drummer boy; The pride of all hia Regiment, and his Commander's Joy. On Thursday night lust, the 9th instant, between the hours of 9 and 10 o'clock, % most splendid and gorgeous spectacle was witnessed in the heavens, by large numbers of tho citizens of our town and vicinity. At the above mentioned hoar ft number of intensely bright and vivid lines of light were seen stretching up in the Northern horizon to the zenith, somewhat resembling those usually caused *by the wondrous display of tho Northern Lights, and were at first taken to be such; in ft few minutes, however, the limes or streaks began to converge gradually together, and a most beautiful and perfect National Flag was formed and stood out in bold relief in the sky, to the awc-strk-ken gaze of the beholders. This beautiful and magnificent spectaclo continued for several minutes, and was witnessed by many persons both in the town and adjoining country, of unquestionable truth and reliability, who solemnly affirm that, notwithstanding the incredulity and disbelief entertained by many of the incredulous in regard to the occurrence of so singular a phenomenon, it really did occur, and that the lines of light did assume the shape of a flag as above described, and was witnessed by them with feelings of the utmost wonder and awe. We are further informed that many persons also firmly avow that, on the same night and about the same time, they saw in tho skies vivid representations of soldiers marching in regular liuc of battle, with flags, dtc. For the truth of this latter statement W2 will not vouch; but we feel perfectly convinced that the beautiful and grand spectacle of the flag was witnessed bejond doubt, in truth of which we have tho statements of a number of persons of approved veracity. It was truly a most singular and remarkable phenomenon, and may possibly have been an omen foretelling the speedy success of the national cause and the complete restoration of the Union.—Hanover Spectator. JOHN MACLAREN, CURTISS & CO., Produce & Commission rli MANUFACTURER 0* ft! Practical Brass Founder, " Sit down and read them," said the officer, pointing to a camp stool. Tho man sat down, showing considerable excitement, and after looking curiously at the delicately written superscriptions, opened one of the letters and glanced it through hurridly.— The officer's gaze was on him, and he read in his countcnance the rapid play of various emotions. Then he opened the second letter, which was read twice. As ho finished it, he drew his hand hastily across bis eyes. AND BRASS COCK MANUFACTURER, MAIS STREET, PITTSTON, PENS'*. |B 1 M Every description of Brass Work, Oil Cups. Water, Gas. Steam and ni Liquor Cocks, Jobbing, Brass Castings.Ac. done with despatch, highest prices paid for old Brasa, Lead and Zinc. Bbop at No. 1 Shaft, Main BL, Pittston. April », 1803.—lv J- MAC. L. MERCHANTS, TITUSVILLE, CRAWFORD Co., Pa. Particular attention paid to the purchasing and shipping of all kinds of PRODUCE and OILS. April 9, 1803. BOOTS * SHOES At hit post, tho u Little Major" Dropped his drum that battle day; On the gra«s. all stained with crimson, Through that battle-night he lay— Crying, •• Oh! (or lo*e of Jesus, Grant me but this littlo b«Donl Can you friend refuse me water f Can you when 1 die so soon f" Chorus—Crying, " Oh I for love of Jesus/* Ac. NEW stock °f Gents. Ladies. Mil* ses and Chi 1C1 rem as well as coarse "Very well done ! Of coureo you can write 1" said Annie, encouragingly, o» sho watched the efforts of Mrs. Rogers. " Now take a sheet of paper, and just think you are talking to him. Write down whatever you would like to say, and say just as much about homo, and what is going on here, that you think would interest him, as you can call to mind. Take your time to it, don't feel hurried. I'll come round again in the course of an hour, and see what you have done. Then we'll both go over it, and I'll make all the corrections needed, so that you can copy it out fairly. My word for it., there'll be a nice letter for Thomas, that will do his heart good." In an hour Annie cainc back, as sho had promised. Mrs. Rogers had filled two pages of paper with rather badly spelled sentences; but the matter was all right as far as it went. Annie made all needed corrections, and then waited until Mrs. Rogers had copied the letter, which she folded and directed for her. " Shall I mail it for you 1" " If you please," said Mrs. Rogers. And the young lady went away, taking the letter. Since learning that Thomas Rogers, whom she very well remembered, had not once received u letter from his mother, and had been absent for over a year, she had felt pity nnd concern for the young man, whom she remembered as a little wild in his habits before he went into the army. This had made her more urgent that the mother should do her duty. The letter was as well written as could have been expected under the circumstances.— Still, as Annie's thoughts went off to the distant camp, and dwelt on the young man's particular case, it did not seem to her all that ho needed. GEO. W. BRAINERO & CO., GROCERS, Thrro are none to hear or help him— Alt his friends were early fled, Save the forms, outstretched around bin), Of the dying and the dead. Hush—they come! there falls a footstep I How it makes his heart rejoice! They will help—Oh they will save him, \V hen they hear his hunting voice— Crying, "OilI for love of joaus," to. boots, and work of every description in his line made to order with neatness ana despatch. A large assortment of Findings, and Leather, French Calf, Kip, Oak Tanned Sole and Upper, constantly on hand to suit town and country custom, at the lowest figure for cash. Give me a call before purchasing elsewhere. NEXT DOOR TO BLAKELY HALL'S DRUG 8T0RI, EAGLE HOTEL, PITTflTON. PA— GEORGE LAZARUS, Proprietor. Pittston, Dec. 5, 1861. AOy 103 Murray, near HcM Street, GEO. W. BRAINERD,) NEW YORK. DAVID BKLDEN J " From bome?" querried the officer. The young soldier stood up, giving the usual sign of respect, as he answered in the affirmative. The officer noticed that his face was graver and paler, and that the lute look of dogged defiance had faded out. HUFFORD HOUSE. PITTSTON, PA.—% C VHIj'S STARK, Proprietor. Now the lights arc flashing round him. And he hears a loyal word: Stranger* they whose lips pronounce It, Yet he trusts his voice Is heard. It in heard—Oh God, forgive them I They refuse hi* dying prayer! "Nothing hut a wounded drummer," So they say and leave him there— Crying, " Oh I for the love of Jesut," Ac. j.rch 26, 1863. G-. B. SMITH, Importer of Brandies, Wines, Gins, &c.f &c., &c., No. 191W.D8t Street, DS. KOON,—ATTORNEY AT LAW—Ort fice in the butler House, Main street, Pituton. Jan. 26, 1858. MAIN STREET, PITTSTON. April 2, 1863—ly " And now Rogers, what have you to say for yourself? Will you drive us to severe punishment 7 You know, as well as I do, that discipline must bo enforced."— There was remonstrance, not anger, in the officer's voice. IiJtw and Collection Office. GE0R3E B. KULP, Attorney at Law,—Office in the O.mrt House, (Register's Otfice,) Pa. [Dec. 13, 1860. 62V 1 door above Duane St., March 7, 1861. Ni-W-YORK. 441yl Bee! the moon that shone above him, Veils her fiice. as if in grief; And the Hkie* are sadly weeping— Shedding tear-drops of relief. Yet to die. by friend* forsaken, With his last request denied— This he felt his keenest anguish. When, at morn, he'gasped and  Crying, "Oh J for love of Jesut," Down with the Copperheads. S. STURMER, Robert baur.—book binder, north Eaat corner of Public Square and Main-st Wilkesoarre. Picture Frames, Common Gilt and Mahogany, ornamented and plain, made to order, of any site. Job Binding neatly executed. C8. BECK, M. D—DENTIST . late of PHILADELPHIA.— SljM Oitioe,—Two doori above bin for- MANUFACTURER " Only this," nnswered the soldier humbly, yet in a firm voice—" I have done wrong, and am sorry. Forgive me ; and if 1 break a rule of the service again shoot II me. mer residence, E ist tide of Main St., kbove tbe Public Square, Wilkea-Barre, Peuu. July IV, 1800.—ly. A large selection of common and line pictures, Album*, Blank books, Stationery, Novels. Ac., always on hand. June 17, 1853. DEALER IN TJOOTS. SHOES. Fine Boots (custom work) from .1) 43 so to ti » pair. Repairing done with punctuality on reasonable terms. Pit stou.Jan. l-'bt. ■ T JOHN HALIFAX. DR. C. R. GORMAN having resumed the practice of his profession, respectfully tendon uid services to the people of Pittston and ▼ieinity. O-iils left at the EAGLE IIOTEL will receive prompt attention, night or day. Pittston, July 24, 1801. tf H E !M OV AL! Down with the Copperheads, " Spoken like n man and a soldier ? I will trust you, Rogers," said the officer ; and dismissing the guard, he sent him to duty. Now Locatcd Cor. of Mai a & William Streets, "Watches and Jewelry. A ISEW STOCK. J A M ES AITK E N, wou Id respect fully inform his friend®  and the public in general that he has just replenished his store with a new and extensive assortment of Watches, Clocks, d- Jewelry, of all descriptions. Together with 8ILVER AND PLATED WARE, Combs, Brushes, Pocket Cutlery, Flower Vases, and a thousand other artieh*B which will recommend themselves. They have been purchased of the best manufacturers in the United States, and cannot be surpassed in quality or priee. BENJ. E. BOWEN'S Give them your frowu; Stop not to flatter thein, Bruise them and batter them, Stamp ou them, scatter them, Trample them down I fry ivew fit Two days afterwards came that overwhelming assault upon our right wing, and on the next day the terrible conflict at Gaines' Mills. Among the coolcst and bravest in all the fierce battles that followed, and among the most enduriog in the long nights of retreat, was young Rogers. He was with that body of infantry which lay at the bottom of Malvern Ilill, under our death-dealing batteries, the fire which staggered, and then drovo back the rebel masses, whose desperate courage in that maddest of all assaults, was worthy of a better cause. Twice during this series of battles, as once at Williamsburg, had Rogers, risking his own life, saved that of his Captain ; and in several of the conflicts, he lud shown such coolness and courage, that positions were saved, which, but lor the infusion of his spiiit into his comrades, would have been lost. Down with the Copperheads, Hissing with ruge; Creeping and crawling. To strike, when she's Tailing, Our Country—appalling With darkness our ag«. DR. J A. ROBINSON,—HOMOEOPATHIC Physician and Operative Surgeon, Pittston, Pa., rmpectfully oirers bis services to the peo Dle of Pituton and it* vicinity. A supply of fresh medicines always on hand. Family cases furnished or refilled to order. Boot, Shoe, Leather and Finding's STOttE AMC MANUFACTORY, The undersigned would respectfully announce to his old friends and the public tnat he has opened an establishmentnf the above description in the room next door south of Shifler A Lance's old stand, where be is well stocked with Gentlemen's. Ladies. Misses and Children's Shoes of the very best manufacture. Having In constant employ the beat of workmen, the custom department of bis establishment will not be inferior to any in northern Pennsylvania. Satisfaction warranted. B. E. BOWEN. Down with the Copperheads, OB a with R. D. Ltcne, Pittston. Residence in Swetlanl'sbrick building, Exeter street. West PitUton. [May 3, 1860. Pois'ning the nir ; Drive them back to their holei, Where their bodies and aouls Shall be food for the Ghouls Making carnival there. DR. J. M.( BARRETT.—DENTIST. — Office it his residence on Franklin street, opposite the Methodist Chare h, Wilkes-Barre, I'a., where he may hereafter be found at all houra. Couldn't See it.—A dealer advertised eye glasses, by the aid of which a person could easily rend the finest print. A well dressed man called at the counter one daj to be fitted to a pair of spectacles. As he remarked he had never worn any, some were handed to him that magnified very little. He looked hard through them upon the book set before him, but declared he could make nothing out. Another pair of stronger power were saddled upon his nose, but unsuccessfully as before. Further trials wcro made, until at length the almost discouraged dealer passed to him a pair which magnified more than all the rest in his stock. The customer, quits as impatient as the merchant at having to try so ninny, put on the last pair and glowered through them at the printed page with all his might. REPAIRING.—Watche*. Clocks and Jewelry repaired at all tiinea, by the most experienced workmen. Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore enjoyed, a continuance of the some is respectfully solicited. J. A. Corner of Main A William Streets. Pittston, June 21.186* Down with the Copperheads— Brand them like Cain. Gloating over reverses— The dead on the bears** Will bean on them curD«a For Libert/ slain. Dr. B inserts Teeth on Gold and Silver plate, Ac., and operates in all the branches of Dental Surgery, in the best manner. Piltaton, April 2, 18fD3.—ly " I will write to him !" s'..o said, as the case contiuuing to dwell in her mind, presented itself in stronger and stronger light. " lie was once, for a short time, my scholar in Sunday School, and that will be my warrant." A deduction from uaual charges auflficient to cover expenses, allowed to persons who come from a distance. April 10, 1300.—ly. NEW Down with the Copperhead Cowardly race. Foul traitora at beat— To their country a pest, Is the viperous nest— To the world a disgrace. MliminiAKING.—Mrs. S. J. GEDDI8 would respectfully inform the ladies of Pittston that she still continues the business of Ladies' Dressmaking at h«*rold location, over Leon Sax's, opposite Cooper's Hall, and holds herself in readiness at all times to serve her customers in the best manner. ll/TRS. DAVIES would say to jLtJL the Ladiea of Pittston and vicinity that aha hn« ju«t received the LATEST 8TYLE OF PATTERNS FOB DRESSES AND MANTLES, and any ordcrt intrusted to her will be promptly attended to. AND So she wroto him a brief but pointed and earnest letter, touching his duties as a soldier and as a man. Not in a superior, lecturing tone; but in a kind, suggestive way, and in language calculated to touch his feelings and arouse his better nature. SHOES. XD v 3L. ABOCB, [rroro Pi'turson'M Magazine.) One day, about three weeks after the letters were written to Thomas Rogers, the young lady whom wo cull Annie, received u reply from the soldier, dated " In camp, near Harrison's Landing." It ran thus : DRESS PATTERNS THE SOLDIER'S LETTEB. Rooms in Sturmer's new brick building. April 17, 18U2. 8ho is in receipt, of the latest patterns for ladies' Dresses and Clouim. and Children's Clothing and will avail herself of these advantages in serving her customer*. Pittston, Oct. 3.1861. RESPEC ' FULLY invites the tbe attention oftho public to htslargu stock of BOOTS AND SHOES,such as Gcnts'FineCall Boots, CongruKf (Jailors Oxlord Ties he. Also, a large variety of Ladies'nnd Childrens' shoes. andGaitersof all descriptions, in fact overythingthe line. Ho has connected i separate department for a BY T. 8. ARTHUR BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL Claim Agency, of Washington, D. C., conducted by H*Rvrr, Uoi.lixs A Bhac«. " When did you hear from Thomas 1" uA good angel must have put it into your heart to send we that letter, for it catnc just in time to save me. I was in the guard house, lor neglect of duty and disobedience of orders. I was reck less and desperate. All my comrades were getting word from home—letters came to them by every mail—but not one wrote to me or seemed to care for me. So I lost respect for myself, grew sour, unhappy, and iudifferent to duty. But your kind words— your talk about the past time when you wero my teacher—your strong appeal to my better nature—your calm, true, sweet sentences, dear lady ! stirred ray heart with new feelings, and filled my eyes with tears. I was before my captain, in disgrace, when your letter was placed in my hands." " He waited for me to read it; saw that I was touched, and like a true man as he is, forgave my offense. Thus and there, I resolved to die sooner than swerve a hair's breadth from duty. I have been in fearful battles since, but God has kept mo from harm. To-day, for bravery and faithful service in these battles, I have been made a Second Lieutenant. Thanks to you, kind, good friend ! You have saved one who fame nigh being lost 1" A young lady had stopped at the door of a small house, standing on tho outskirt of a village in Pennsylvania, and asked this question of a woman who sat working on a coarse garment. An officcr sat in his tent, near Gaines' Mills, Virginia, three days previous to the assault on the right wing of our army before llichmond. Particular attention paid to tb« collection of soldiers' claims anil procuring PENSIONS, BOUNTIES, BACK I'A Y, Ac.. on the most reasonable terms. Applications received by D. 0. HARRINGTON, Attorney at Law, 1863. "ESH SPRING GOODS. 1Q63. REIGEL, WIEST & ERVIN, IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS R1CSTAURANT and CONFECttONRKY, neatly fitted up in good style. " Can you read that now ?" inquired the dealer, pretty certain that he had hit it right this time, at any rate. My establishment is opposite C. Law & Co.l Cash Store, Mnin street, Fittston, Pa. "In the guard houso again I" he slid, speaking to the orderly, who had just submitted his report. Nor. 28, 1»02.—tf Wilkes Barre, Pa " It's more than two months since I've had a word from him," replied tho woman, in a half troubled, half complaining tone. Vhen rising, she added, " Won't you come in, Miss Annie ?" Foreign and American Dry Goods, Pittston, March 29, 1860,—tf. The patronage of the public is solicited. There was regret, ns well as discouragement in his voice. "What are wo to do with that man?" " Sure, not a bit," was the reply. " Can you read at allsaid the merchant, unable to conceal his vexation any longer. EEMOVAL. Brandensburg's Bakery. TIIE STAFF OF LIFE is good Eread. and I would respectfully inform the citizens of Pittstnn and vicinity, thai I always keep the genuine article on hand for sale, with all kinds of No. 47 North 3d St., Pliilad'a. Pa., Would respectfully invite the attention of Country Merchant* to their Pittston Molding & Planing Mill, The young lady accepted the invitation, and as she took the prodercd chair, said : " You will have to order severe punishment. Simple confinement in tho guard house is of no use." " Rade at all, is it ?" cried the customer, "there's not a single word among them that I can identify tho futures uv." Large and Well-Selectcd Stock of FRESH 8 PING GOODS, VVhich they are now receiving in store. TIIE undersigned huving leased for a term of yearn the establishment formerly occupied by William Price, as a Door, Bash and Blind Manufactory, and having made extensive improvements in the Building and Machinery, is now prepared to do all kinds of work in his line at short notice, such as " Two months is a long time not to have heard from your son, Mrs. Rogers. Where is he ?" " IIo has in him all the elements of a good soldier," remarked the officer. " No one goes through the manual better. He is perfectly drilled; is quick, steady and brave. At Williamsburg he fought like a lion. I cannot forget that, to his prompt courage, I owe my life. No—no—not severe puni&hmcnt. We must bear with him a little longer. What is his oifcnce now ?" " I say, do you know hew to read ?" exclaimed tho dealer, very impatiently. " Out wid ye !" shouted tho Irishman, throwing down tho spectacles in a huff.— " If I could rade, what'ud I be after buyin' a pair of spectacles for ? Ye chate the paple weth the idea that yer glasses 'ud help 'cm to rade print asy; but its a big lie, it is ! Ah, ye blackgart, ye tho't I'd buy 'cm without tryin' 'em." CRACKERS, Pits, CAKFS, &C. Families and Parties supplied with everything in his line, on short notice, and on reasonable terms. 49" Merchant** would And it to their advantage to call iiii'1 exnmino our stock. April 30, lhM. " The last news I had came from Williamsburg, just after the battle. He scut me three or four lines to say that he wasn't hurt." My establishment is now the second building below the Post Office, on Main st. SAMUEL J. BARBER, PLANING AND MATCHING FLOORING, FACING, MAKING DOORS, SASH FRANK BRANDENBURO. Pittston, March 1, 1803. Sculptor, and Dealer 1b " And you've heard nothing since?" WALL'S HOTEL, Foreign and Domestic MARBLE. AND BLINDS, TURNING, SCROLL-SAWING, AND CAR- "Nothing, Miss Annie. He may be dead or a prisoner, for all I know. Oh, dear! dear 1 It's worrying the very life out of me." LA.TE AMERICAN HOUSE, TlMiUYWiOl'K, WYOMING CO., PA. Toinb-Stoiirs, Mantels, Window Caps k Sills, OPPOSITE THE BANIi, PENTER WORK IN GENERAL. " He was away at roll call; and his report of himself is unsatisfactory. Tho man is rest less and brooding; and sometimes so ill natured as to make troublo with his comrades." Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore reeeivod. he hopes by strict attention to business and promptness to merit it in future. JAMES R. WfcAit. tf "When did you write to him last?" inquired the young lady. Scours in Sheep.—A table-spoonful of pulverized chalk, given in half a tea-cupful of milk onco or twico a day, is a good remedy for scours when light. When severe, there are no remedies which are certain to hit every case. The regular procedure is first to remove the cause by administering a cathartic—say melted lard, and then use something moderately astringent. Pains should be taken to see if there is any thing improper in the food of the animal. Certain kinds of food, such as bran, tend to check diarrhoea. But violent astringents, such as strong decoctions of " white oak bark," are out of place, and particularly so in the first instance. Tliey forcibly darn up a current which will soon necessarily break loose, and which will flow with greater violenoe for its detention.—Rural y. Yorker. PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO., PA. Mrs. Rogers moved uneasily and a shame-flush covered her face, as she replied : THIS Establishment has recently been refitted an 1 furnished in the latest style. Evry attention will be given to the comfort and onvenienceof those who visit the House. T. B. WALL. Owner and Proprietor. January 9, 1862.—ly All ordert promptly attended, and satisfaction warranted. [April 3, 1862,-ly Pittston. Nov. 1,1861 The officer sat in thought for some time. He was about speaking, when a sergeant came in with letters, a mail having been received. In runriiug his eyes over them, the officcr noticed two directed to Thomas Rogers, the soldier reported as in the guard houue. He held theiu for a moment, and then laid them aside with his own letters.Fair reader, is there not, in some faraway camp, a soldier who would bo made better or happier through a letter from your hand? Think! If there is, write to him Brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, write often to the soldiers who have gone out from your homes. They are in the midst of. temptations, trials, suffering, and privations, and your words of lovo, your tenderly manifested interest, your exhortations to courage and duty, cannot fail to do them good. "CAMBRIAN HQUSE," PITTSTON, P.V GRIFFITH THOMAS, Vroprlelor. rilHE undersigned having purchased the inter- I est of Mr. W. E. Whyte in the above well and favorably known establishment. would respectfully inform his friends and former patrons of the House, as well as the public in general, that nothing will be left undone to render to his customers and guests satisfaction in every particular. Beverages of all kinds served in the best style. Fresh Oysters and various other, dishes will be prepared in the most acceptable manner and at all hours. The House aims to be one of the highest respectability, and will be kept in a manner acceptable to all who have occasion to patronize it. Q. T. Pittston, April 16, 1883.—ly 50 Barrels Hess Fork! 1 Tun of Hams Sugar Cured '• I haven't taken a pen in »ny fingers these five years. They're all cramped with bird work, and I could'nt write tit ta be seen." JENNINGS & BROTHER, 1 Tun of SHOULDERS Sugar Cured 500 Lbs. of DRIED BEEF. " A single line from your hand, Mrs. Rogers, blotted and scrawled though it might have been, would have, come to Thomas, in his far away camp, as a most welcome visitor from home. Think of his comrades getting letters by every mail, while there came not a word or token for him." Dealers in 100 Sacks Pure Ashton Salt 50 Sacks GROUND ALUM! Grain and Lumber, " Let me see you in half an hour," he said to the orderly. " We must do something to reform this man. There is good in him, if we can only discover the way to make it active." OF ALL KINDS. FLOUR, FEED & MEAL, PORK, BUTTER and CHEESE, lOO Barrels 8YHACUSK SALT, AT THE CASU STORE OF Charles Law & Co. Pittston, August 7, lS62.-tf "Oh! but, Miss Annie, I've sent him two pair of stockings knit with my own hands; and he's never so much as lrt mo know that he received them." A Heavy Per Centaoe.—A somowbat verdant looking individual callcd upon a jeweller in Montreal, and stated that he had managed to accumulate, by hard labor for the past few years, some seventyfive dollars, that ho wished to invest it in something whereby he might make money a little faster; and that he had concluded to take some of his stock and peddle it out. The jeweller selected what he thought would sell readily, and the new pedler started on his first trip. He was gone but a few days when he returned, bought as much again as before, and started on his second trip. Again he returned, and greatly increased his stock. He succeeded so well, and accumulated so fait that tho jeweller one day asked him what profit ho obtained on what he sold. " Well, I put on about five per cent/' The jeweller thought thut a very small profit, and expressed as much. " Well," said the pedler, " I don't know u I exactly understand about your per cent, but an article for which I pay you one dollar, I generally tell for Jive. LARD. DRIED APPLES and BEANS, SALT, CEMENT, 4c., Ac. The orderly retired, and the officer became occupied with his letters. After getting through with them, word was'passed to have lingers brought before him. He cernc under guard, but the guard was dismissed, and the man was alone with the officer, who regarded him more iu pity than in anger. The soldier was a young man, not over twenty years of age ; of slender form, but compactly built and muscular.— Even under disgraoo, there was a manly self-possession about him that did not escape the officer's notice. " Under arrest again ! What have you to §ay for yourself 1" The officer tried to be stern, and to speak with severity. PITTSTON, PA. National Hair Restorer! DR. S. C. MARSH'S ■" A letter should have gone with them," said the young ludy " The stockings, if they ever reached him, were but dumb signs; a loving stnlence, even if ho had been obliged to spell it out slowly from among ill-formed word*, would have spoken to his heart, and warmed it with a living pleasure. Write to your son, Mrs. Rogers. Nothing that you can send him will do Thomas half as much good as a letter from his mother. A single line will be precious. Don't let him any longer have the feeling, among his comrades, that he alone has no one to care for him, or send him Bweet remembrances." " Ah to being afflictcd with gout," said Mrs. Partington very wisely, as she stirred her tea, " high living doesn't always bring it on, depend upon it, though it generally does sometimes. It is incoherent in some families, and is handed down from father to son. Mr. Hammer, poor soul, who has been ill so long with it, inherits it from his wife's grandfather." X. L. CI/RTIS8. C. O. GCRTIAS. PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS r preparation podKMios the peculiar property of X restoring Gray ilair to its original color, causes it to jrrow thick ami stronp, stops it* falling out. trees the head from ItaudmfT: prevents Baldness; cures Pityriasis. Hall Rheum,Tetter, and all other cutaneous diseases of the scalp, it Cloes not dye the Hair, but helps Nature xeerete the proper colorlug matter which constitutes its hue. For sale by 0. B. ROM M EL. West Pittston. CUIITISS & CO., CORNER OF LLOYD & PRIME STREETS, BUFFALO, N. Y.f N0RTHEA8TEEN PENNSYLVANIA Commission Merchants West PitUton. Oct 9,18(12. FOR TUB PURCHASE AND 8AI.E OP «RMN, SEEDS, HOPS k PROVISIONS. COLORED PHOTOGRAPHS J THE subscriber is prepared to take Pictures in all the various styles, from the smallest minature to life size, and color them cither in water or oil. Also, Wholesale Dealers in Western and Canada Flour. Particular attention paid to purchasing and thipping Grain ou orders. May 1, 1862.~6ra A manufacturer of thread having accidentally cut his nose, took one of his gummed spool labels to close the out. On going home ho wondered why every one laughed at him. Looking in the glass, he road on the label that his nose was warranted three hundred and fifty yards long! TUB COLORED PHOTOGRAPHS The soldier did not answer ; but a look ball dogged, half defiant, was visible in his face. surpass all other styles of Paintings—you have a daguerreotype likeness and a painting, equal to the finest in ivory. Pictures of deceased persons enlarged to any size and colored. Specimens both in water and oil on exhibition, which the public are respoctfullrinvited to call and examine at "Photowatha's Wiginsm." Large Stock of Wall Paper! New Styles for 18611 V. PETERSEN, Pittston, Pa. H. Jc A. PETERSEN, Scranton, P*. C. PETERSEN, Iioncsdale, Pa. Nov. 8,1860. "I don't believe I can write, Miss. Annie,'' said Mrs. Rogers. " Try. Have you pen and ink ?" "No, Miss. As 1 told you just now, I haven't had a pen iu my fingers these five years; and I don't believe I could compose a letter, even if I had the skill to write it out." " I shall have to order severe punishmont."Just Received 10,000 Pieces There was no reply; only a slight change iu attitude and expression of oountenauce, that indicated a bracing of mind and nerve for more endurance. , A western paper says: " It is only twenty-one years since tho first log cabin wu erected in Burlington, Iowa, and now it contains 10,120 inhabitants." Whew, a large oahin that. FROM (J cts a PIECE UP. BORDERING, WINDOWSHADES, Ac J. W. MILLER. at the Cash Store of Barrels of Pork I--a Superior article, for sale at the lowest Cash Prices, by JENNINGS A BRO. May 22,1862.-2m Pittston, May 16,18C1 CHAS. LAW, & CO. PlttstCD,Mareh ISih. 1800—nl-tf NEW GOODS I " When did you hear from home ?" asked the officer, who did not remember to Rust on Verbenas.—To remove rust have seen a letter addressed to Rogers un- fr0ln verbenas, the following mixture it til the receipt of that day's mail. recommended in the Horticulturist. Put " Not for a long time," was answered, eight ga|ions of water in a oask to which and with apparent surprise at ao unexpeot- gv# pounds of sulpher and a shovelful ed a question. 0f lime. Let the mixture stand for some " Here are two letters to your address. tinieD a0(j thon dip the plant* in it. It is And the officer, who bad the letters in his gud to be exoellent for miWiw on rCfctw, band, held them towards the soldier, who an(j for tbe white scale. The Wants of the People duly Considered f " You must try, Mrs. Rogers. It will never do in tbe world for Thomas to go any longer without a letter from home. I have a spare inkstand, and will step around for it." Aud the young lady arose, saying at she went out: PLASTERINQ HAIR. T* PsrOTTlR nPIIE undersigned having lust returned from the head arntwll O 1 Ol market with one of the most extensive stocks of PASSAGE AND EXCHANGE OFFICE, merchandize ever offered to the people of Luzerne oa u ri„_, Oonnty would respectfully announce in a few words, to _ _ ooutn otreet. hisfriendsand the publicin general, that his purchases For Drafts o* England, Ihklaxd. Ac., or have been made with a view to the wants of tne people, Passage to and from Liverpool and London, at the Miner ami laborer, as well as the clean handed genthu lowest rates. Apply to tleman, or fair lady. Groceries and provisions,lour TAPSCOTT BROTHERS. * CO., | "d '«dlarge sappltee always on hand. f a ittais** " Stmt, N«w York. I Odd Fallow*'Blook, North fflda April M, 1843.—lm Pi»*ston, Tune 14, The editor of a Minnesota paper says that he can generally manage, by hook or by crook, to get up a pretty good paper.-— He docs it principally by iooi. A good article for sale by ffUston, Oct. 16, 1862. JENNINGS A BRO. To Clothers. (CONSTANTLY on hand at thi* QfficceCard# J of iuC and No. for clothing. r& r, i90i. mti/ "I'll be baok again in a little while, with pen, ink and paper. Between us Thomas most bare a fetter." A Cincinnati paper steady at 80 dents. We ever steady. says whiskey it don't think It is