Pittston Gazette and Luzerne Anthracite Journal

              — . A-i ,1, ,, — , ■ . ■ —. — ■ ■ x . - - — ' - - ■- — - • _ .. PITTSTON GAZETTE, Job Pnntingand Ruling.* nTrnrricirriAXT A rzTiirrrTirime"— PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY I W HI I III H _____ / K I I I I—J embrace! a larger Twitl/ of 11 j_ _[ JjJ_ (Jx) IjA/jEj I A Jji Tfc« OAXSTTE and JOURNAL is published PAMPHLETS, HANDBILLS, •»*r* Thuredajr, »t Two Dolla»» per annum, _ CIRCULARS, BILL HEAM, '*'£•? charred within the county. SHOW-BILLS, TICKETS, AND LUZERNE ANTHRACITE JOURNAL. , : KCUNti. • 7 Ruled work ofall kinds, dono in the neatest and bee % manner, and printed no requested. ErerythiDKin Ails line wlllreceiTo prompt attention. "i~o6"| 6 00 1 j 00 l" '0 00 VboT~7 o» t tooo i w oo pfofe} to tfe (foal Interests, politics, $fctos, literature, anU General Intelligence. Tim lo oo Is 00 I ao BLANKS. t ml—i » oo | io wD 10 oo «o go The fo to order, Warrants tracts, Pro cutions, Mi Deeds, Con lowjngBUnkewe kjpton )D«u4. M »nd so 14 on reasonable terms:—8heri«*»lo., Constable Sales, Summons, Judgment Conmisory Notes, Subpenas,Attachments. Exe- Arriage Certificates, Check Rolls,Time Rolls, tracts, Leases, *c.,et»s rf fT vf # * i li ■■ ' Rualar yearlf •AwUMrii 10 «•*' oa™1 hree is«eree •* Um«' **• ""tin**. *llh ti *d*«rti»enD»pt, 91 each. «#- The ahore r»Ua will be strictly adhered to. j VOLUME XIII.—NO. 22. PITTSTON. PA., THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1863. WHOLE NO. 646. BUSINESS CARDS. Bfen's BOOTS, Ladies MISCELLANEOUS. mark McDonnell, FRESH STOCK OF DOMESTICS [Published by R»que««.] THE BATTLE OF SEVEN PINES. hardly restrain our laughter as we saw Henry approach and take her hand, which wss encased in a kid glove; he whispered1 a few words m her ear and kissed her through the veil. I was so convulsed with' laughter that I really thought I should die. I crammed »y skirt ia my month, and succeeded in keeping him from hearing me. GBBS AND Ceo.' r. i (RAINERD& Hi MANUFACTURER 0D ft BOOTS * SHOES Teas—BOOT, BOO OB DIB. If b newspaper editor stops the preuAo ann-ounce what shall he de to a pound ? Our National Fast—Young America generally. lie that prudently keeps hig mouth shut will be taken fbr » man of understanding. The best way to bumble a proud man Is not to take any notice of him. Soldiers are the steps on whioh tyrants walk to fame. OROOBRB, I OS MURK AY, near WEST t. Mantanye & Co.'s, Com* all ye gallant heroes who now are under •rroit Who wear the robes of honor, the Union uniform ; Come listen to my ditty, will ling you a few line* In praiie of " Casey's" heroes at the battle of Seven Fines. /ftel the attention the public to hi* NEW STOCK dents, Ladies, Mis•08 and Children* Boot*. Shoes, Gaitcrg, GEO. W. BRAIN ERD,) DAVID BELDEN J NEW YORK. Will be sold as CHEAP u any House in Luaerne County can sell them. Our good* era bought for CASH, and (elected with care, end are suitable for this market. 'Presently he drew her hand within his arm, and they rapidly walked away. This was more than we expected, and the thought of their really getting married burst upon us with overwhelming £orc*. Here was a 'fix/ Not one of us dared to interfere, and we could plainly see, by the light of the full moon, that they had nearly reaohed the school church. Wc concluded to witness the whole thing, if we could not stop it, and we hurried to the church. Cecily, tho negro girl, wc all knew, was very timid, and would not interrupt the wedding because she thought we would take all blame. CURTISS & CO., Produce & Commission c., of every style and ility. Fine French D11, D• well u coarse boots, and work of every description In hii line made to order with neatness and despatch. It waa on the 31st of Mar. about the hour of one, The Rebel force from Richmond came proudly marching on, With overwhelming number! it was plainly their design To crush our gallant "Casey's" force and penetrato our lines. MERCHANTS, TITCSVILLE, CRAWFORD Co., Pa. Particular attention paid to the purchasing and shipping of all kinds of PRODUCE ana OILS. April 9, 1863.  Madder Prints for 12} cents. « n u )4 h It ia only the fool" that tells all he knows before he atop*. HISSES AND CHILDREN'S SHOES OF 18 18 20 22 Every atyle «»d quality. THB OLDEST ESTABLISHMENT IN PITTSTON. A large auortment of Findings, and Leather, French Calf, The hill-tops and the valleys with Rebels seem to swarm, And dashing down upon our Camp soarcely gave us time to form , But around the "banner of the free," we rallied with three cheers. And with blow for blow, We meet the foe like Yankee Volunteer*. An ounce of p»aeti«c is worth a bushel of theory. An honest man need not fear the lightning.Kip, Oak Tanned Sole and Upper, constantly on hand to *ult town and country onitom, at the lowest figure for cash. Give me a call before purchasing elaewhere. Work dona in the G. B. SMITH, u it u 25 u Detains for 20, 22, 25, SI. Muslins for 22, 25, 18, SI, S5. MOST PROMPT Importer of Brandies, Wines, Gins, &Ciy &C«y No. 191 West Street, 1 door above Duane St., N JE"W -Y ORK. March 7, 1881. Mlyl ui satisfactory manner, bjr the moat experienced workmen in this valley. The best of stock always on hand in large quantities, enabling his customers to be suited FRENCH CALF.and PATENT LEATHIR. as well as French Kip and Coarse Boots. Work of every description in his line made to order with neatness and durability. All work sold at the lowest prices for eiST s- STURMER, Three Doors South of Pittston Bank, rittsto*. May «, 1883. NEXT DOOR TO BLAKELY HALL'S DRUG STORE, The load we ehoose ourselves is tlnjt the easiest carried. MAIN STREET, PITTSTON. April 2, 1883.—\j Half-fearing, half-laughing, we witnessed the ceremony. A shudder passed over my frame when I heard the holy man pronounce Henry Saffuratw aod the negro girl man and wife. Henry claspcd her in his arms, and raised a veil to imprint a kiss upon her brow; with a wild yell of rugehe threw the girl from him. She staggered and fell, striking her forehead upon one of tho benches. Cotton-Ades, Cassimers, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Flour, Feeds. Ac. The venerable "Casey" in his prime again The sword in hand, he faced the foe and cheered his gallant men; Stand firm my boys, the Veteran cries, though they are two to one. We'll show them that our Union troops from danger never run. The easiest thing learned is how to act the devil. BENJ. E. BOWEN S IV3SW p|l READY iPA.Y! CALL AND EXAN1NB BEFORE All cheap for The man that lay* in well generally lays out well Robert baur,—book binder, north East corner of Public Square and Main-st Wilkcsbarre. Picture Frames, Common Gilt and Mahogany, ornamented and plain, made to order, of any site. Job Binding neatly executed. A large selection of common and fine pictures, Albums, Blank books, Stationery, Novels, 4c., always on hand. June 17,1853. Boot, Shoe, Leather and Finding's STORE AND MANUFACTORY. PUR onA SING. If a belle has a brother, of course he'* a Belle's he-bub. June 4, 1863. This gallant force was soon exposed to front and flanking fires, And when overwhelmed by numbers, reluctantly retiree j Tet with the greatest valor, fought disputing well the ground. While shot and shell amid them fell, fast dealing death around. !D Why should we speak ill since it is as easy to speak good words as bad ones. JOHN MACLABEN, The undersigned would respectfully announce to hi* old friends and the public that he has opened an establishment the above description in the room next door south of Sbifler 4 Lance's old stand, where ho is well stocked with Gentlemen's, Ladies, Misses and Children's Shoes of the very best manufacture. Having in constant employ the best of workmen, the custom department of his establishment will not be inferior to anv in northern Pennsylvanis. Satisfaction warranted. B. E. BOWEN. IS"ew Millinery "I rushed in to explain, bat, before I reached the priest, Henry fell heavily to the floor; the deception and marriage was too much for him—he was dead I Cecily was properly cared for, and she recovered. We confessed alt, and were pardoned ; but it wis many years before 1 entirely recovered from the tragie finale. Irene never recovered, bat buried herself in a convent, and she still remains there, the victim of 'onlj a joke.' "— Waverlry. w - ■ / : . iJ I would sooner be right on the dunghill than wrong on the throne. Practical Brass Founder, [FAKIOY @®®[eD© 110 BRASS COCK MkNUFkCTURER, MAIN STREET, PITTSTON, PENN»A. BTT53 Every description of Brass Work, V3K7 Oil Cups, Water, Gas. Steam and Liquor Cocks, Jobbing, Brass /jIHl Castings,Ac. done with despatch. highest prices paid for old Brass, Lead and Zinc. Shop at No. 1 Shaft, Main St., Pittston. April B, 1803.—lv J. MAC. L. II E MOVAL! Now Located Cor. of Slain k William Streets. Watches and Jewelry. .jlljMA. A NEW STOCK. JAMES AITKEN, would  fully inform his friends  and the public in general that he has just replenished his store with a new and extensive assortment of Watcku, Clocks, Cfc Jewelry, 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 been purchased of the best manufacturers in tho United States, and cannot bo surpassed in qualityRE^AIRING.—Watches. Clocks and Jewelry repaired at all times, by the most experienced workmen. Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore enjoyed, a continuance of the same is respectfully solicited. J. A. Corner of Main & William Streets. PUtiton,June 21,1800 ESTABLISHMENT. In praise of "Casey's" force too much cannot be said, Although it was reported that they so basely For full five hours they fought their foe, when half of them were slain. He held the Rebel force in cheek, until reinforcements cam*. Wo love women as women love babies-t-all the better for their weakness. In Upper Fittston. THE undersigned would renpeetfalty announce to the Ladies of PlUaton nnd vicinity that ahe has pened. in the building next door nortli of Wagner's Hotel, immediately opposite the store of Michael Heap, a Whea you want to expound the laws -to mobs, employ plenty of X pounders, Pittston* April 2, 1863.—ly 'A train of Thought,' not well conducted, will ultimate in destruction. Fashionable people arc apt to starve their happiness, in order to feed their vanity,.,. -SU—- NEW GENERAL STOCK OF MILLINERY Together with FRENCH DRESS GOOPS nnd LAWNS which have been pifrohMod at rales which will enable her to rcll nt prices which cannot fail to giro general sat infection. Long live his brave Artillerist, their work was nobly done. They neither fled, nor faltered, but steadily worked their guns; Into the Rebel columns, their iron hail they poured, Ploughed bloody furrow* through their rank* and mowed them down by scort*. Eaole hotel, pittston, pa.— OBOK3E LAZARUS, Proprietor. PiUston, Dec. 4, lS#l. *°y Anecdote op Queen Victoria.—Mr. S. F. B. Morse relates in the Journal of Commerce this characteristic anccdote of Queen Yiotoria of England. What is the most difficult punotaation T Putting a stop to ft womans tongue. AMD HUFFORD HOUSE, PITTSTON, PACYRUS STARK, Proprietor, M*rch J4, 1863. SHOES. 30 m  LADIES' AND CHILDRENS' BONNETS anil Halt, made anil trimmed in the most approved style nnd at reasonable term*. The nndnri-iiiiied hae nlxo the Agency of the Pernoroat Sou Inc Machine, which hus' become a great fafor lie with the Ladles. Young ladies' translations, howevor eofrect, are alwayB mis-interpretations, r n 1 was in London in 1838, and was present with my excellent friend the late Charles B. Leslie, B. A, at the imposing ceremonies of the coronation of I he Queen in Westminister Abbey. He then related to me the following incident, which, I think, may truly be said to have been the first act of her reign : " When her predecessor, William IV., died, a messenger was immediately despatched by his Queen (then become, by his death, Queen Dowager,) to Victoria, apprising her of the event, i-he immediately called for paper, and indited a letter of condolence to the widow. Folding it, she directed it ' To the Queen of England.' Her maid of honor in attendance, noticing the inscription, said : ' Your Majesty, you are the Queen of England.'— 'Yes,' she replied, 'but the widowed Queen is not to bs reminded of that fact first by me.' " DS. KOOH,—ATTORNEY AT LAW.—Of. fire in the Thompson's Hall. Main street, Viltslon. J»»- D«»•• RESPEC I FULLY invitesthetheattentlon of the public to hislarge stock of BOO TS AND SHOES,such as Gents'FineCaM Boots, Congress Gaiters Oxford Tics Ike. Also, a largo variety of Ladies'and Childrens' shoes, and Gaitersof nil descriptions, in fact overythlngthc line. IIo has connected a separate department for a RESTAURANT and COXFECTIONREY, neatly fitted up In good style. My establishment is opposite C. Law&Co.s Cash Store, Main street, Fittston, Pa. The patronage of the public is solicited. All honor to brave "Casey," all honor to hi* What are the Poles doing to the Russians T Polish-in# them off. Who against a foe's superior fore* so nobl/ did contend; They bore the brunt of battle, ther saved for us tho day, Millions of voices shout the praise of"Ca•ey's" gallant braves. men. CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES. If time is money, some people havo more money than they know what to do with. Law and Collection Office. GE0R3E B KULP. Attorney at Law,—Office in the Cjurt House, (Register's Othce.) WiU«-B«r.. Pa. [Dec. 13, 1300. 62# Beat Java Coffee, Best Blaek nnd Grocn Teas also on hand. MA!mC!»IAKING.—Mrs. 8. J. GEDDIS would respectfully inform the ladies of Pittston that she still continues the business of Ladies' Dressmaking at herjld location, over Leon Sax's, opposite Cooper's" Hall, and holds herself in readiness at ull times to serve her customers in the best manner. Country Produce tnUcn in exchange for Goods and Millinery work, aud cuali paid for good freah Roll Hurler. 51 ICS. L. CAREY. PitUton. April .10,1£63.-3m. Love is n compound of honey and gall mixed up in various proportions for customers.CB. BECK. M. D —DENTIST S3fc . late of ffltfmit Odice,—Two door» above hit* fur- Buckeye Mower. Only a Joke. The joang Cobert who ia «0 fbn4 ft choaki ng, will ere long bring up to an halultar.I say, Lotty, (uiy aunt always called ma Lotty for Notluria,) what are you writing there ?" mer residence, iid« of Main St., above the Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, Penn. July 1*. 1860.—lj". DRESS PATTERNS, Pittston, March 29, I860,—tf HAVING been appointed the Agent for Luterne County, ot the ubovo machine, I am prepared to oflor to the Farmers the boat machine in tho world. This Mower cau bo seen at my shop in Wilkes-Barre, (near Steel's Hotel.) Persons desiring Machinos will please call and examine them ; a ' A letter, aunt,' I replied.' • A letter ! who to ?' ' It is an anonymous letter, anut.' C Ah! my child,' said she, gravely, 'you should not do it, it is very wrong.' An ambitious barber advertises himself as a " Professor of DeooraopillAtwmtMQ and Dcpilacrostation." i, She is ia rcceipt of the latest patterns for Ladies' Dresses and Cloaks, and Cliildren'i Clothing and will avail herself of these advantages in serving her customers. rittjlon, Oct. 3, ISO I. Pittston Molding & Planing Mill, DR. C. K. GORMAN. hiring resumed the of his profession, respectfully tonderjmitservice* to the people of Pittston and T C jidJ»ft-CrthrEA.GLE HOTEL will receive prompt attention, night or day. PitUtsu, July 26,1SGI. « TIIE undersigned having leased for a term of yearn the establishment formerly occupied by William Price, as a Door, Bash and Blind Manufactory, nnd having made extensive improvements in the Building and Machinery, is now prepared to do all kinds of work in hit line at short notice, such aa An old angler says that no one by merely conversing with a fish ever succeeded in drawing it out. ' Wrong, aunt, why, 1 don't tbiuk it i* when it is only a joke.' 'Only a joke, my child; sometimes jokes turn out to be very serious.' 'But this wont, aunt, let me tell you.— Fred Lacy is in love with Nina Algeron, but she does not care one straw for him; and, even if she did, she would not encourage him, for he is poor. Well, Lena and 1 are going to send him a love letter; be will think it came from Nina, and we will have some rare sport.' 'Don't do it, my dear. Let me tell you something that happened when I was a girl, though it was 'only a joke.' 1 settled myself at my aunt's feet to listen to her story. She tenderly stroked my curls and commenced: 1863. FRESH SPR,NG G00DS- 1863. REIGEL, WIEST & ERVIN, IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS FAIR TRIAL WILL BE GIVEN A very good name is the richest gem a person can possess, yet thousand! part with ic for worthless trifles. H • We see an announcement of the mar riage of a Mr. Greenback- Now look out for an issue of " legal tender." A braying donkey, however stupid he may look, is unquestionably an atg-toof animal.before any obligations need be made for the payment of the machine and if it don't perform its work first rate, the Mower will be removed without cost or trouble. D*. J. A. ROBINSON,—UOMOEOrATIIIC Phvsician and Operative Surgeon, Pittsfen, P*..' reipeetfully o.Ters his services to the ■seale of Pittston aud its vicinity. A supply of fresh medicines afways on hand. Family cases furnished or refilled to order. OHee with B. 1D. Licoe. Pittston. Residence in Swstland'sbrick building, Exeter street. West PitUton. [May 3, 18*0- A private in one of the regiments at Salamanca cried out, during the hottest part of the action : " Och, murder, I'm kilt entirely!" Are vou wounded?" inquired an officer near him. "Wounded, is it, your honor ?" replied the gallant Emeralder, "by jabers, I'm worse than kilt out and out; wasn't I waiting for the last Quarter of an hour for a pull tit J im Murphy's pipe, and there,- now, its shot out of his mouth I" PLANING ANO MATCHING FLOORING, FACING, MAKING DOORS, SASH Foreign and American Dry Goods, Al»o, manufacturer of ANO BLINDS, TURNING, SCROLL-SAWING, AND CAR- Wheeler t Patent Rail Way Horn Poiccr and Threshert and Combined Threrhen and Cleaners, Corn Shellert, Feed Cutlert, dee., Cfcc. pit- Call and see them. No. 47 North 3d St., Phtlad'a. Pa., Would respectfully invite the uttention of Country Merchant* to their PENTER WORK IN GENERAL. DR. J. M. BARRETT,—DENTIST. — Offioc at his residence on Franklin street, opposite the Methodist Church. Wilkes-Barre. Pa., where he may hereafter be fonnd at all hours. Dr. B. inserts Teeth on Gold and ftilver plate, 4e., and operates in all the branches of Dental Surgery, in the best manner. A deduction from usual charges sufficient to aovar expenses, allowed to persons who come (rem a distance. April It, 1860.—ly. Large nnd Well-8elected Stock of FBE8H SPBIUa GOODS. Which thev are now recoivlng in store. »4r Merchants would find it to their advantage to call and examine our stock. April SO, 1863. Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore received, he hopes by strict attention to business add promptness to merit it in future. JAMES R. WEAR. The bug that flies the highest and makes the loudest bui, is the one that generally lights in the dirtiest puddle. Another Netjro Triumph.—The progress of the rebel General Joe Johnston was arrested by the Big Black J OH If C. HORN. Wilkes-Barre, May 14,1843.—Im Pittston, NuT- 1D 1861.—tf Very Latest A clown employed to draw timber from a wood, met with an oak trunk of so large a site, that the taekle he made use of to place it on the carriage broke twies. Hodge flung his hat on the ground, and scratching his head with vexation, exclaimed, "Darn the hogs that didn't eat thee when thee was an acorn, and then I should not have had this trouble with thee !" SAMUEL J. BARBER, L. L. CURTItS. c. a. ci'iitiss. The Sculptor, aud Dealer in CURTISS & CO., CORNER OF LLOYD & PRISE STREETS, BUFFALO, N. Y„ 'My room-mate and confidant at boarding-school was a most beautiful girl; ber name was Irene Carlton. She was the daughter of a rich southern planter, and the favorite of the whole school. She told me, one night, that Henry Saffarans, the head olcrk at the village confectionary, had told her that be loved her; she was so surprised she could not answer, but promised to do so at some future time. Sne asked my advice about it, and told me that she really loved bim; for, if he was poor, be was handsome and polished, but her parents would never be willing for her to marry him. I told her to do nothing which was likely to anger her parents, and to send him word to discontinue his attentions. She did so, and in a very short time the whole school, by some means, found out about their love affair. Foreign and Domestic MARBLE. STYLES OF It ia singular that the article we wish to buv is never »q good as the ono we wish to sel . The coat of * horse is the, gift nature. —That of 40. ass is often tjie work of- • MljWr ti, , Vj ti' lo sfism,': MRS. DAVIE8 would say to the Ladies of PitUton nnd vicinity that she ha* just received tho LATEST STYLE OF PATTEhNS FOR DRESSES AND MANTLES, and any orders intrusted to her will be promptly attend »d to. Rooms in Sturmcr's new brick building* April 17, 1862. ; BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL Claim Agenoy, of Washington, JD. c., conducted by Harvhv, Ooi.lirs A B«ace. Particular attention paid to tho collection of soldier*' claims and procuring PENSIONS, BOUNTIES, BACK PAY, Ac., on the most reasonable terms. Applications received by D. C. HARRINGTON, Attorney at Law. . Kot. JO, 1MJ.—tf Wilkes Barrc, P*. STRAW GOODS Tomb-Stones, lintels, Window Caps k Sills, OPPOSITE THE BANK, Commission Merchants FOR THE FC1ICBASB ADD SALB OF GRAIN, SEEDS, HOI'S & PROVISIONS. PALMER'S 42 Market street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. FITTSTON, LUZERNE CO., FA. "I'll bet a sheep," said Mr. Jenkins to his other half, "that our boy Qthu is going crasy, for he is grinning at the plough, and he is grinning at the barn, and he is grinning at the table, and he is grinning to himself wherover he goes," Poh replied the old woman, " don't you know he got a love-letter this morning f" Also, Wholesale Dealers in Western and Canada Flour. Partieular attention paid to purchasing and shipping Grain on orders. May I, 1882.-#m Where may be found The Hooker Hat. Com. Wilkes, ! When a young h»dy takes the helm of a boat, it i* generally for a tUery mi purpose. All orders promptly attended, and satisfaction warranted- [April 3, 1862.-ly HtMeraoa, j Burn»Mo, Sigcl, Ac., Ac., Loyal League, India Panama, Tourist, Ac., Ac. "CAMBRIAN HOUSE," 50 Barrels Mess Pork! 1 1 Tun of Hams Sugar Cured Jt is a sorrowful sight to see the miser going bowed beneath hi* burden of WUdtfi just to have death unload him. PITTSTON, PA. GRIFFITH THOMAS, Proprietor. TIIE undersigned having purchased the Interest of Mr. W. E. Whyta in the above well and favorably known establishment, would respectfully inform his friends and lormer patrons or 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 nil kinds served in the best style. Presh 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 patronise it G. T. Pittston, April 1#, 1803.—ly PAXi.2D[£l»L 1 Tun of SHOULDERS Sugar Cared 500 Lbs. of DRIED BEEF. Alio keeps » splendid assortment of Silk Fur, Cloth and Wool Hats, among tha latent i* There should be no encouragement given in or out of the army, to the idea that the fact of being conscripted attaches a stigma to the conscript. The soldiers of Napoleon were couscripts, and they bore tho hrenc'u eagles from Cadis to Moscow, and from the Baltic to the Pyramid. D The nomination of Gov. Curtin, the Soldiers' Friend, give* general' satisfaction everywhere, and hi* re-aleutibci C■ rtgardjd as ccrtain, The Butler Hat, " 8t James, " St Nicholas, REMOVAL 100 Sacks Pure Ashton Salt 50 Sacks GROUND ALUM/ (Jen. Meade being asked what he Wbuld have done if beaten at Oettjwfc«fj;,i.toiiwjrod that ho would b*v« fallen back tn liis Couch, Brandensburg's Bakery. rpHG STAFF OF LIFE is good Bread, and I # 1 would respectfully inform the citizens of t Pittston and vicinity, that I always keep the * genuine •rtfele®# hand for sale,-with all kinds of \ CRACKERS, PltS, CAKES, &C. Gloves, Canes, Umbrella*. Traveling Bags, Tk« largest assortment in town. Alexander Kids just received. Terms Cash. Ac., Ac. 'L.elia Brown, my next best friend, and myself resolved to have some 'fan' at the expense of Irene and her lover. We wrote an anonymous letter to Henry ; lie, of course, supposing it came from Irene, answered it. Wo received it, and wrote another, and a regular correspondence was established. We took good care to kcop them from meeting, for we knew if- they did all would be discovered. In his letters Henry begged and implored for »n interview, and all the while Ireoe was wondering why he did not come; but she was too proud to ask. 'Thus matters continued for two of three months, when Henry, finding an interview would not be granted, he proposed by letter ; that was just what we wanted. ..The joke was so good that we told it to several others, after promising to keep the utmost sccresy about it. We answered in tho affirmative, and told him to engage a priest and come -at ten o'clock the next night and bo married clandestinely. Silly, fool, ish girls we were, little thinking of tho Wrong we were doing, for we persuaded the ohambor-maid at the seminary, a bright negro girt, to participate in the joke, and personate Irene, and be married to Jfenrj/ Saga ratu. ' At the appointed hour the girl, dressed in some of our garments, and a large black lace shawl thrown over her head to disguise her, was waiting in the garden for Henry. We girls were concealed behind the shrubbery to witneaa the grand soene and disclosure, as we thought- We could lOO Barrels SYBACU8K SALT, AT THE CASU STORE or An Irishman recently handed in to the telegraph office a dispatch intended to inform another Emeralder, employed upon the publio works in a neighboring town of the decease of a friend. It reads thus : " Barney, come home; I died last night." Charles Law & Co; PitUton, August 7,18#2.-if G. L. PALMER. An incurable old bachelor, one whoeeMta* ingly rejoiccs in bis infirmity, describes marriage as "a female despotism tempered by pudditigs." ' "" 1 "" A Western editor has married a girl named he says he ha* felt happier since be joined the Ckiurqji 4k»n he over did before. v' Fashionable Inconti&fc»ey,-~Dvaibpiur springs the elite Umg fat the *wa»er, because in the aamwer they am go Uokfto the springs. u •/„!'! m il )*ut! ot bv C* The sweet couple *o mw bagging fftch other the other night aft tin® :atept of • acrtain Jos'.iac office, aaw »t**S:»p in the milky way. is srod t.. owiad «t "Let us ooltbrate the tomiapfrnki'l 'tM Qraut's army Mid on the of Jtaly when they heard the rlU would march Wt of Viaksburg add lay down their arwa the next day. 1MT, fi X-J'Jl ( Wilkes Barre, J una 4,1843. families and Parties supplied with everything In hi! line, on short notice, and on reasonable Urns. My establishment is now the second building below the Post Offiae. on Main st. / FRANK BRANDENBURO. PitUton, March 1,1903. DR. S. C. MARSH'S National Hair Restorer! BERWICK MILLS, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS N0BTHEA8TEBN PENNSYLVANIA BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA. ROPRfETOR. The surest way to prevail on a young couple to get married, is to oppose them. Tell them "you would rather dee them in their graves," and twelvo months after tbeir baby will pass yon twice a day in a willow wagon. THIS preparation possesses the peculiar proper'y ef restoring Gray Hair to Its original eolor, causes it to grow thick and utropg, stops its fulling out, trees the head from Dandruff; prercnts Baldness; cures Pityriasis, Suit Rheum, Tetter, and all other Cutaneous diseases of the scalp. It duos not dye the Hair, hut helps Nature secrete the proper coloring matter which constitutes Its hue. For sole by G. B.ROM ME1C, West Pittston. PETER M. TRAUQH,* ;|Vini^ tfeal, Ac. 'waye attended if w »T1HESE Mfils are JL located in one the bent grain irinfc di&triala- in iBByJvttuja, hence ability of the iprietor to offor jar. of a quality aecoad to none. Or-» for Flour, Feed, with pnDra|jDtne»». WALL'S HOTEL, I.ATK AMERICAN HOUSE, TSUKHANNOCK, WVOMING CO., PA. Wcat Pitts ton. Oct 9,16(12. COLORED PHOTOGRAPHS I fTIHE subsoriber I* prepared to take Pictures X Dn all the various styles, from the smallest uinature to lifo-sise, and color thaw either in water or oil. Tall Boy.—Our Dabster remarked to us this week that he had grown very toll since he had been oonnected with the OAavrTi. We naturally inquired his height; he replied,-"Eight feet, lacking a yard." Smart toy. ! .C 3:.-.a H THIS Establishment has recently been refittod and furnished in the latest style. E»- »y attention will bo given UD the comfort and anvenience of those who vUit the House. T* A WALL, Owner and Proprietor. January 9, 18*1.—ly f^ma C•*1 May 28, IS0S. THE COLORED PHOTOGEAPHS surpass all other styles of Paintings—you have a daguerreotype likeness atad a painting* equal to the finest in Ivory. Pictures of deceased persons enlarged to aay site and colored. 8pe«iiueii* both in water*»d oil on exhibition, which the public are respectfully invited to call and examine at "Photowatha's wigmam." ■ J. W. MILLER. Pittstea, May 1ft, 18«l. . Flour! Flour!! V. PETERSEN, Pittston, Pa. B. Cfc A. PETERSEN, Scranton, Pa. C. PETERSEN, Jlonesdale, Pa. Nov. 0,1860. " Hate the jury agreed asked a judge of » oonrt attache he met upon the stairs with a pail In his band- "Oh, y»," replied Patrick, " they have a agrade to •end out for a hulf a gallon." JENNINGS A BROTHER, Pearers In Grain and Lumber, FIVE HUNDRED BARRELS OF THE The subseriber has now en hand A RARE CHANCE. BEST West Branch Brands of Flour, In Bucks nnd Barrels, whfoh ha o*»rs to Merchants and Dealer* at wholesale, VERY, I/OW for cash. i Apply to J. H, BpOWff, my Agent, In Everett's building, or at roy Store, oj.postte tha Eagle Hotel. 1IENBY COHEN. PittstoQ. March M. 18B3.—3t A Blacksmith Stand For Sale, The undersigned desiring to fswova In the West, offers to sell his dwelling and blacksmith shpp, near Tripp's Hotel. Wyoming. The stand commands a large run of good paying custom, and will be sold at a reasonable figure. JOHN ARNWIKK. A negro proacber referring to the judgment day, in hie sermon, said : "Breddetn and sisters, io dat day, de Lord shall diwido de sheep from de goats, and bresa do Lord wo know who woars de wool!" The early closing movement-*-" What part of ray buiinesa do you like beat 1" ®id a storekeeper to ondofthe shop boya (he other day. "Shutting up, sir," wh the prompt reply, , , A joke of tho President's U giren ia the . columns of th« Independent—" old Abo" having told a frieod of theirs that w Oen. KU-patrick'i going to New Yprk was-, not on account of pi» name." Large Stock of Wall Paper! New Style* fbr 1861 ! Just Received 10,000 Pieces 0? ALL KINDS. riOUR. PEES & MEAL. '»»*• 'ES'SSa „d BEAK., ■ALT, CEMENT, Ac., Ao. FITTSTON, PA. ril,A»ir« (tr ALL KfNPS FOR BALK AT JjTror OFFICE. Wyoming. June 4, 1883. Joke of the Telegraph.—When the privateer Taeony waaoruisingbehind Martha's Vineyard, the telegraph, determined to have its joke, reported ber ss being of No .Yan't Land Barrels of Pdrk !—a U Superior article, for sale at the lowest Cash, Prices, ty JENNINGS t »RO. May II, 18ftf.-Jm PROMBcUaPlRCEUP, ) BOBDERING, WMDOWUIAOJU. A at the Cash Store of CHAS. LAW, ft 00. tD.IM«tofe March lltb, 1*0- »I-tf mvo Booms far a small family In West Pitta- I ton. Apply to B. BTURMER. rittston, May 21, 1863,— tf