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VOLUME XIII.—NO. 31 P1TTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17. 1863. WHOLE NO. 663. BUSINESS CARDS. MISCELLANEOUS. mark McDonnell, FK .JANfFACTUREn 0* •! SHOES THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE. Felloio-r.itizen* of the Senate and House of Reprt tentative3: and though returning to the United ducted. The enactment by Congress of a ges, within little more than two years, ex- States, they st.l claim the interposition of National Banking law ha. proved a value- ceedingin number the whole naval force this government as citizens Many alter- ble support of the public credit, and the of the country at the commencement of Another year of health and sufficiently cations and great prejudices have hereto- j general legislation in relation to loans has the present Administration. Satisfactory ibundant harvests has passed. For these, fore arisen out of this abuse. It is there-j fully answered the expectations of its fa- and important as have been the porformanand especially for the improved condition fore submitted to your senoui considera-; vorers Some amondnienta may be re- ces of the heroic men of the navy at this of our national affairs, our renewed and tion. It might be advisable to fix a limit quired to perfect existing laws, but no interestifig period, they are scarcely mora profound gratitude to God. is due. Were- beyond which no citizen of the United change in their principles or general scope wonderful than the success of our meclianmain in pence and friendship with foreign States residing abroad may olaim the in- is believed to be needed. jM anj artisans in the production of war Powers. The efforts of disloyal citizens of terposition of his government. The right Since these measures have been in op- vessels, which have created a new form of the United States to involve us in foreign suffrage has olten been assumed and ex- eration, all demands on the Treasury, in- naval power. wars, to aid in inexcusable insurrection, erased by aliens, under pretences of natu- eluding the pay of the army and navy, Our country has advantages superior Jo havo been unavailing. Her Brittanic rahzation, which they have disavowed have been promptly met and fully satisfied, any other nation in our resources of iron Majesty's government, as was justly ex- when drafted into the military service. I No considerable body of troops, it is be-- and timber, with inexaustible quantities of pectcd, have exercised their authority to submit the expediency of such an amend- lieved, were ever more amply provided and fuel in the immediate vicinity cf both, and prevent the departure of new hostile expo- ment of the laws as will make the fact of more liberally and punctually paid, and, it all available and in close proximity to naviditions from British ports. The Emperor voting an estoppel against any plea of ex- may be added, that by no people were the gable waters. Without the advantage of of France has, by a like proceeding, emption from military service or other civ- burdens incident to a great war more public works, the resources of the nation promptly vindicated the neutrality which il obligation on the ground of alienage. cheerfully borne. 1 he receipts during the have been developed and its power display, lie proclaimed at ihe beginning of the con- if. ""jcej including loan, and ,d in the eon.trnEtion of . L», of Lh teat. Qucationa of great intricacy and im- »' '» magnitude, .hich la,. at tho v/r, period portance have arisen out of the blockade tion of the hereditary aristocracy of the empire mencement, were »901,li5 674 86, the of its creation, rendered signal service to and other belligerent operations between to the enlightened and liberal policy of the'l'y- aggregate disbursements 8805,796,630 65, the Union. the government and several of the mara coon—designed to bring the country into the leaving a balance on the 1st of July, 1863, The increase of the number of seamen time Powers, but they have been discussed, society of nations. It is hoped, although not of D582,904,421. Of the receipts there in the public service from 7 500 men in and, so far as was possible, accommodated with entire confidenoe, that these difficulties were derived from customs, 69,059,642 40 ; the spring of 1861 to about 34 000 at the in a spirit of fraukness, justice and mutual 'n;Dybe peacefully overcome. I iisk your at- from internal revenue, 87,640,787 95; present timo, has been accomplished withgood will. Itis especially gratifying that j th"r'0°?or he sustained in tlTe de- |™dg 467517 *17 • from fr°m lcgisltttio" or e*traordinary our prize courts, by the impartiality of 6truction by fire ofbthe residcnccof tho iegalion '««D \b7'blJ IT, from miscellaneous bounties to promote that increase. It has their adjudications, have commanded the'atYcodo. souroes, 3U4,UOl,&d5, and lrom loans, 776r been found, however, that the operations respect and confidence of inaratime row-! Satisfactory arrangements have been made 682,861 57, making the aggregate, $901,- of the draft, with high bounties paid for crs. , I with the Emperor of Russia, which it is be- 1-5,674 86. Of the disbursements there army recruits, is be-innin" to" affect injuri- Thc supplemental treaty between the I Keved will result in eflecting a continuous lino of were for the oivil service, 23,253,922 ; for ously the naval service and will if not cor- Unitcd States and Great Britain for tho telegraph through that empire from our Pacific pensions and Indians, 4,216,520 59 ; for reoted, be likely to ininair its efficiency suppression of the African slave trade, c0#f8.t' /recommend to your fayorab econs.d- interest on public debt, 24,729,846 51 ; by dotkchin«seamen from their proper v£ JL on the,17thday of February last) Jj She M l'lSS I? '' "d them Z has been duly ratified and earned into ex- graph between this capital and the national , the department tD8,,211,105 27; my. I therefore respectfully suggest that ecution. It is believed that, so far as forts along the Atlantic seaboard and the Gulf ,or °^unde(} .and ,emPor»ry debt» Congress might aid both the army and American ports and American citizens aro of Mexico. Such communication, established 1S1,Uoo.o35 07, making the aggregate naval services by a definite provision on concerned, that inhuman and odious traffic with any reasonable outlay, would be economi- 8895,796,689 65, and leaving the balance this subject which would at the same time has been brought to an end. cal as well as effective aids to tho diplomatic, of 85,329,044 21. be equitable to the communities more es-1 shall submit for the consideration of mi'''ary and naval service. But the payment of the funded and tem- pecially interested the Senate n convention for tho adjust- ul, I commend to your consideration tho mcnt of possessory claims in Washington gins to be self-sustaining, and there is reason to e?8 borrowed d"riD8 «?« year, must be re- suggestions of the Secretary of the Navy I erritory, arising out of the treaty of tho hope that it may become entirely so, with the ar e 88 m®re'y nominal payments, and in regard to the policy of fostering and 15th of June, 1846, between the United increase of trade which will ensue whenover e moneys borrowed to make them as training seamen, and also the education of States and Great Britain, and which have peace is restored. merely nominal receipts, and their amount, officers and engineers for the naval service, been the source of some disquiet among Our Ministers abroad have been faithful in 818,108,662,507, should therefore be de- The Naval Academy is rendering si«-nai tho citizens of that now rapidly improving defending American rights. In protecting our ducted both from tho receipts and dis- service in preparing midshipmen'Yor "the part of the country. 1 * coii.merci. interests our consuU have neces- bursements. r highly LKrble duTies Vhkh in after A novel and imporlaj|f*qDC8lian, inrelr- "ft"'T! A™ I« ing the extent of the hiaratime jurisdic- they have,for the most part,m«t and discharged 7®, ana the actual order that the country should not bo detion of Spain in the waters which surround with zeal and efficiency. This acknowledge- d'ab»rsemC?nts, #C14,C09,095 58, leaving prived of the proper quota of educated the island of Cuba, has been debated, with- mcnt justly includes those consuls who, resi- 1,10 balance as already stated. officers, for which legal provision has been out reaching an agreement, and it is pro-1 ding in Morocco, Kgypt, Turkey, Japan, China The actual receipts and disbursements for the made at the Naval School, tho vacancies posed in an amicable spirit to refer it to »nd other oriental countries, are charged with first quarter,and tho estimated receipts and dis- caused by the ncHect or omission to make tho arbitrament of a friendly Power. A complex functions and extraordinary powers bursements for the remaining three quarters of nominations from°the States in insurrection convention for ihat niirnnsn will 1»« snh The condition of the several organized the current fiscal year of 1801 will be shown in Bn , tne otates in insurrection c o S ,P P territories is generally satisfactory, al- detail by the report of the Secretary of the been filled by the Secretary of the m.ttcd to the Senate. though the Indian disturbunces in New Treasury, to which I invite your attention. It NavJ; The school is now more full and I have thought it proper, subject to tho ™ ? b not been entirelv sunnressed ,s sufficient to say here that it is not believed pomplete than at any former period, and approval of the Senate, to concur with tho . , r \j • 'hat the actual results will exhibit a state of in every respect entitled to the favorablo interested commercial powers in an or- , T , , v at * JNeva- the finances less favorable to the country than consideration of Congress. rangement for the liquidation of tho a' . a o, i cw Mexico and Arizona are the estimates of that officer heretofore submit- During tho past fiscal year the financial Scheldt dues, upon the principles which ?Z"g/ZZT 'S Vhe condition of the Post Office Departmen have been heretofore adopted in regard to forc understood. I lay before you a com- close of the year both disbursements and debts has been one of increasing prosperity and A a munication on this subject from the Gov- will be found very considerably less than has T -I' , . l"l-r^usl,,n ana the imposts upon navigation in the waters ernor 0f New Mexico I attain submit to been anticipated. I am gratihed m being able, ta state that of Denmark. Ihe long pending contro- congldenltion the ex pediency of es- The report of the Secretary of War is a doc- actual postal revenue has nearly cquallversy between this government and that of Dib,ighi * ny8temforthercouraecment "mei.t of general interest. It consists of, ed expenditures, tho latter amounting Chili, touching the seizure at Silana, in , J AIthnmrh thi« ««««.» r 1st, The military operations of the year de- to eleven millions three hundred and four- Peru, by Chilian officers, of a large amount ,. „ $ • ° T tailed in the report of the General in-Chief. teen thousand two hundred and six dollars in treasure belonging to citizens of the ''''°»»n«l »trenfctb is again flow- 2d, Tho organisation of colored persona into and eighty-four oents, and the former to United States, has been brought to a close ,n8 with greater freedom than for several tho warservice. K eleven millions one hundred and sixtvby the award of his Majesty the King of y,farS . °!f 0 '"snrreetion occurred, 8d, The exchange of prisoners fully set forth three thousand seven hundred and ei-rhtv the Belgians, to whose arbitration the ques- there is still a great deficiency of laborers Dn the letter of General Hitchcock. «aS-nin" tion win referred bv the nnrtien Thn in every field of industry, especially in ag- 4th, The operations undei the act for en- e oouars ana ntrynirit-ccnts, leavirga tion.was rclcrred by the parties Ihe Hcu|t ' and in our we,,Jof roling and calling out the national forees de- deficiency of but 8150,417 25. In 1860, subject was thoroughly and patiently ex- an(j coa] aa 0p t|,e „recious metal3 While Ullcd in the report of the Provost Marshal the year immediately preceeding the rebelannned by that justly respccted magistrate, "u' Zl '/fnl lilr ;. GeneraL . lion, the deficiency amounted to 85,656,- and, although the sum awarded to the the demand for labor is thus increased «th, The organixation of the Invalid Corps, 705 49, the postal receipts of that year claimants may not have been as large as here, tens of thousands of persons, desti- and- being t«2,645,722 19 less than thoi of they expected, there is no reason to dis- e ? remunerative occupation, are oth, The operation of the several depart- 1863. The decrease since 1860 in tha trust the wisdom of his Majesty's decioion. thronging our foreign consulates and offer- ments of the Quartermaster General, Commis- annual amount of transportation has been That decision was promptly complied with ing fo emigrate to the United States if es- sary General Paymaster General, Chief of En- only about 25 per cent but tho annual exbv Chili when intelligence in reo-nrd to it aential but very cheap assistance can be af- gineers, thief of Ordnance, and Surgeon Gen- „ yr, per cent. Dut tno annual ex reached that coiTntrv 8 forded them. It is easy to see that, under penditure on account of the same has been The ioint commission under the act of the sharp discipline of civil war, the nation It has appeared impossible to make a valua- LPep0etn , maullcst» thcrC?- the last session flr crrrvin" into effeot the beginning a new life. This noble effort ble summary of this report, except such as that the Post, office Department may the last session tor carrying into effect the den)ands ajd an(J . rcceive the would be too extended for this place, and hence become self-sustaining in a few years, even convention with 1 eru, on the subject of d sBntMrt nf government I content myself asking your attention to the with the restoration of the whole service, claims, has been orgauized at Lima, and is att®ntl0? 8tld support of the government. report itge|f The internationai Conference of postal engaged in the business entrusted to it. J uSi^enXd'm?/ in kLThe duties devolving on the naval branch of delegates, from the principal countries of Difficulties conoermng mter-oceanic , " flV;," j -. the KerTlce. during the year and throughout Europe and America, which was called at transit through Nicaragua are in course of . «l0ted opon,™e subjects or citwens the whole of this unhappy content, have been the suggestion of the Postmaster Gcucral. amicable adjustment. In conformity with ? cou?tr'®*D both at sea and on discharged with fidelity and eminent success, met at Paris on the lllh of May last and principles set forth in my last annual mes. jsnd.by persons in the service of the Uni- Ihe blockade has been constantly in- couc]u(led its deliberations on the 8th of sage, I have received a representative from States. As this government expects creasy in efficiency m the navy has expanded, j The principles established bv the k: a i redress from other Powers When similar yet on 80lCDng a line it has so far been'imnossi- uuu*- prmcipics cbtaousncu vy ino the United States of Columbia, and have in;urleg are inflioted b_ gong in their ble.to entirely suppress illicit trade. From the conference as best adapted to facilitate credited a Minister tolhat republio. service upou citizens of the United States ro,urns received at the Navy Department, it postal intercourse between nations, and as Incidents occurring in the progress of mMaf P! Tvrnrvfi,Cwi a* • ♦* # r 9 appears that more than one thousand vessels the basis of future conventions, inaugurate our civil war have forced upon my atten- . must Dc preparea to ao juatice to lor- have been captured since the blockade was in- a general system of uniform international tion the uncertain state of international cl6ncra. ? * existing jttdioul tribunals stltuted, and that the value of prices already charges, at reduced rates of postage, and questions touching the rights of foreigners °^'n^Uha'* .whnr!LXUr£??K " s™1'"for adjudication amounts to over $18,- cannot fail to produce beneficial results, in this country, and of United States citi- ®ourt may be authorized, with power to 000 000. . . I refer you to tho report of the Secrctazens abroad. In regard to some govern- bear and decide such claims of the charac- '1 he naval force of the United States ry of the Interior, which is herewith laid ments, these rights are, at least partially, 8rA8e" C?n®'U,m0 of 388 *essels, oom- before you, for useful and varied inforiuadefined by treaties. In no instance, how- treaties and the joblio law..Conventions pleted and in the course of completion, tion in relation to the public lands, Indian ever, is it expressly stipulated that, in the for adjusting the claims by joint commis- and of these 75 are iron clad armored ,ffairs, patents, pensions, and other matters event of civil war, a foreigner residing in S'°" nn" hg0aVert'; ?teaniers- . The ®ven" 0.l lhe war Slve »n of public concern pertaining to his departthis country, within the lines of the insur- mentsD denuitive answer has yet increabed interest and importance to the DeQ^ gents, is to bo exempted from tho rule been received from any. navy, which will probably extend beyond The onantitv of land of which classes him as a belligerent, in In the cours'e of the session I shall ptob- the war itself. The armored vessels in the Inst and first onartJr c,f'i ho mo whose behalf the government of his coun- ably have occasion to request you to pro- our navy, completed and in service, or n „ i veurs was »i.r,,„ million hnn try cannot express any privileges of immn- vide indemnification to claimants where which are under contract and approaching . . , - thnnsnnd five" imnrimri nities distinct from that character. I re- decrees of restitution have been rendered completion, are believed to exceed in num- , for,v_n:n„ n " „ f,V whi .h Ifl 'IJ.1 gret to say, however, that such claims have and damages awarded by the Admiralty ber any other Power, but while these may _ J. i i f ' « i if |. t, . ' been put forward, and, in some instances, Courts. And in other cases where this be relied upon for harbor defence and »Cr(* ""J 1 ur «asl in behalf of foreigners who have lived in government may be acknowledged to be li- i coast service, others of greater strength flnd th„ reHidne r.f i rj the United States the greater part of their able in principle, and where the amount of and capacity will be necessary for cruising nti , d Jb £,:iitl.r_ JS lives. that liability has been ascertained by an in- purposes, and to maintain our rightful po- Jf™. ? . military bounties, for There is reason to believo that many formal arbitration, the proper officers of sition on the ocean. The change that has  persons born in foreign countries who have the Treasury have deemed themselves re- taken place in naval vessels and naval war- P® . » SnrrAnan Tt h.ia inner hpon declared their intention to become citiacns, quired by the law of the United States up- fare since the introduction of steam as a cferished oninion "nf aome of oui°wisest or who have been fully naturalized, havo on the subject to demand a tax upon the motive power for ships of war, demands .»atesmen that the neonlo of tho United evaded the military duty required of them Incomes of foreign consuls in this country, either a corresponding change in some of gtatoa had b hio-lie.-nnd more pndiirini/in by denying the fact, and thereby throwing While such a demand may not, in strict- our existing navy-yards, or the establish- . . , set,ioment a. d s„bftanupon the government the burden of proof. nessD be a derogation of public law, or per- ment of new ones, for the construction .. . i.- ,- ,r .,ui.|jc i.] - It has been found difficult or impracticable baps of any existing treaty between the and necessary repair of modern navel ves- £ ,C£X  to obtain this proof from the want of guides United States and a foreign country, the sels. No inconsiderable embarressment, £'•JJ '^volS^gt to tho proper sources of information, expediency of so far modifying the act as delay and public injury have been exper £T. eon!rollil Influence in W These might be supplied by requiring the to exempt from ta* the income of such lenced from the want of such government ;,]ation unon of our naHrinf Mn clerks of courts where declarations ot' in- consul, a. are not citizens of the United establishments. main I mav eitl ai evidenoe o/Z te ten tion may be made, or naturalization ef- State., derived from the emoluments of The necessity of such a navy-yard so liberal measures adopted in reference'to aofected, to send periodically lists of the their office or from property not situated in furnished at some suitable platSe dpon the tual settlers. The "rant to the States of names of the persons naturalized, or de- the United States, is submitted to your se- Atlantic seaboarcUhas on repeated occasions, overflowed lands°witliin their limits in claring their intention to become citizens, »ous consideration. I make this sugges- been brought to the attention of Congress oVder to their beinir reclaimed and renderto the Secretary of the Interior, in whose uon upon the ground that a comity which , by the Navy Department, and is again ed fit for cultivation, and the gran* to rail- . department these names might be arranged ought to oe reciprocated exempts our con- presented in the report of the Secretary i road comnan;ra nf altprnntp «Petmn« *» -'■* There is also reason to believe that for- To the extent thns indicated lie United think it my duty to invite your special at-! when comnleted will l imelv nmliinlv »ba eigners frequently become citizens of the States, I think, ought not to le exception- rention to this subiect, and also to that of facilities for reachin" our distant /ortea United States for the sole purpose of eva- ally illiberal to international trad, and establishing a yard depot for naval purpo- Itohs reachlnS our dlstiult Fading the duties imposed by the laws of; cotamerce. ses upon one of the western rivers. A Th- nnu,_ h ,., , their native country, to which on becorn-1. The operations of the Treasury during naval force has been created on these in- beneficent meot "enactment jng natursJued here tbey at once repair, the Jaet year har% been successfully eo|** teior waters, and under many disadvinta- franting bomestsd# ti a«tua| ;etttlera. Sine* s. Sturmer, Geo. w. brainerd&Co. GROCERS, 103 MURRAY, nearWBS^St. GEO. W. BRAINERD,1 NEW YORK. DAVID BELDEN J BOOTS * Invites tho attention of the public to hia NKW STOCK CURTISS & CO., |of Oenis. Ladies. Misses anrl Childrcns Boots. Shoes, Gaiters. Ac., ofevery style and qunlity. Fine French Produce & Commission Men's BOOTS, Ladies, MISSES AND CHILDREN'S SHOES OF MERCHANTS, TITUSVILLE, CRAWFORD Co., Pa. boots, ant! work of every description in his line made to order with neatness ana despatch. A large assortment of Calf, as well as coarse Particular attention paid to the purchasing and shipping of all kinds of PRODUCE ana OILS. April 9, 1863.  Everj style and quality. THE OLDEST ESTABLISHMENT IN Findings, and Leather, French Calf, Kip, Oak Tanned Sole and lipper, PITTSTON. t Work done in the G. 13. SMITH, constantly on hand to suit town and country custom, at tho lowest figure for cash. Give me a call before purchasingolsewhcre. NEXT BOOK TO Bl.AKF.LY IIAI.L'S DRUG STORE., MAIN STREET, PITT8TON. April 2, 18CD3.—ly MOST PROMPT and satisfactory manner, by the most experienced workmen in this valley. Importer of Brandies, Wines, Gins, &Ciy &Cap &Cay The bost of stock always on hand in large qmantities, enabling his customers to be suited »t all times. No. 191Wost Street, 1 door above Dunne St., N-LW-YORK. March 7, 1881. Mlyl Fine FRENCH CALF, and PATENT LEATHER, as woll as French Kip and Coarse Boots. Work of overy description in his line made (• order with neatness and durability. .55#- All work sold at the lowest prices for etshT S. STURMER. BENJ. E. BOWEN'8 3CW3ES'VOr F|i 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, or any size. Job Binding neatly executed. A large selection of common and fine pictures, Albums, Blank books, Stationery, Novels, Cic., always on hand. June 17, 1863. Boot, JShoe, Leather and Finding's Three D wrs South of I'ittston Bank, Fittston, May 21, 1463. 8T0RE AND MANUFACTORY JOHN MACLAREN, The undersigned would respectfully Announce to his old friends and the public that he has opened un establishmentof the above description in the room next door south ofBhifTer A Lance's old stand, where he is well stocked with Gentlemen's, Ladies. Misses and Children's Shoes of the very be8t manufacture. Having in constant employ the best of workmen, the custom department of his establishment will not be inferior to any in northern Pennsylvania. Satisfaction warranted. B. E. BOWEN. Practical Brass Founder, AND BRASS COCK MANUFACTURER, MAIN STREET, PITTSTON, PEYN'A. fJJJ Every description of Brass Work. Oil Cups, Wiiter, Cr;is. Steam and tji Liquor Cocks, Jobbing, Brass -- ■'Vw Castings.Ac. done with despatch. K3iiu|£HPC\The highest prices paid for old Brass, Lend aud Zinc. REMOV AL! Now Located Cor. of 31ain i William Streets Watches and Jewelry. i;k .a A NEW STOCK. JAMES AITKEN, would respect fully inform his friends nnd and the public in jreucral that he has just replenished his store with a new and extensive assortment of WntehaD, Clock*. Cf- Jewelry, of all descriptions. Together with SILVfiK AND PLATED WARE, Combs, Brushes, rocket Cutlery, Flower Vases, and a thousand other articles which will recommend themselves. They have been purchased of the best manufacturers in the United States, and cannot be surpassed in quality or price. Pittston, April 2, J 80S, Shop at No. 1 Shaft, Main St., Fittston. April 8, 1803.—ly J- MAC. L. BOOTS NEW E" .VOLE HOTEL, PITTSTON. PA— GEJrtiE LAZARUS, Proprietor. Pitts ton, De;. 5, 1801. 40y AND SHOES. HUFFORD HOUSE. PITTSTON, PA.— CVUt'S STAUK, Proprietor. P.EPAIKINO.—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 XD. L.AM33, March 20, 1803 D8. KOON.—ATTORNEY AT LAW.—Of , fiec in thu Thompson's Hall. Main street, Fittsluu. Jail. 20, 1859. RESPEC I FULLY invitesthe theattention of the public to hi si urge stock of HOOTS AND SHOES, such as Gents'Fine Call Boots, Congress Gaiters Oxford Tics &c. Also, a large variety of Ladies' and Chilarens'shoes. andGaitersof all descriptions, in fact everythingthe line. He has connected a separate department for a RESTAURANT ami CONFECTIONREY, neatly fitted up in good style. My establishment is opposite C. Law & Co.s Cash Store, Main street, Pittston, Pa. respectfully solicited. J. A. Corner of Main A William Streets Pittston,June 21.1S6# CS. BECK, M. D.—DENTIST 7^ , late of PHILADELPHIA.— mrftS&jBL Olli.:e,—Two doors a|Dove his for- MANTU MIXING.—Mrs. S. J. GEDDI3 would respectfully inform the Indies of Pittston that she still continues the businens of Ladies' Dressmaking at her old location, over Leon Sax's, opposite Cooper's TIall, and holds herself in readiness at all times to serve her customers in the host mnnner. raer residence, E'l.i* side of Main St., above the Public Square, Wi Ikes-Bar re, Penn. July 10, IS«0.—ly. DR. C. H. GORMAN, having resumed tho prac-ice of his profession, respectfully tenders his services to tho people of Pittston and vicinity. DRESS PATTERNS. Pittston, March 29,18G0,—tf. The patronage* of »he public is solicited. She is in receipt of the latest patterns for Ladies' Dresses ana Clonks, and Children's Clothing and will avail herself of these advantages in serving her customers. Pittston, Oct. 3,1801. C.ills'left at the EAGLE HOTEL will receive prxnpt attention, night or day. Fittst*n, July 'lb, 1801. tf Pittston Molding & Planing Mill, 1863. FRESH SPRING G00DS- 1863. REIGLE, W1EST & ERVIN, IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS TIIE undersigned having leaped for a term of years the establishment formerly occupied by William Price, as a Door, Rash and Blind Manufactory, and having made extensive improvements in the liuilding iftid Machinery, is now prepared to do nil kinds of work in his lino at short notice, such as DR. J. M. BARRETT,—DENTTST. — Office at ht3 residence on Franklin street, opposite the Metholist Church, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., where he may hereafter be found at all hours. Dr. B. inserts Teeth on Gold a«nd Silver plate, Ac., and operates in all the brandies of Dental Burgery, in tho best manner. A deduction from usual charges sufficient to eovar expenses, allowed to persons who come rom a distance. April 19, I860.—ly„ PLANING AND MATCHING FLOORING, FACING, MAKING DO0RS, SASH Foreign and American Dry Goods, No. 47 North 3d St., Phiiad'a. Pa., Would respectfully invite the attention of Country Merchants to their AND BLINDS, TURNING, SCROLL-SAWING, AND CAR- BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL Claim Agency, of Washington, D. C., oondurtcd by IlAnvET, Cor.uns & Dmcn. Large and Well-Selected Stock of FRK8II SPltING GOODS. Wliinh thfy are now receiving in store. PENTER WORK IN GENERAL. Thankful for tho liberal patronage heretofore received, he hopes by strict attention tobumness and promptness to merit it in future. JAMES R. WE AH. Particular attention naid to the collection of soldiers' claims and procuring PENSIONS, BOUNTIES, BACK PAY. Ac., on the most reasonable term*. Applications received by D. C. IIARUINCiTON, Attorney at Law, Mcr'-imntH vcoul«i find it to their advantage to call nn«l examine our atock. April 30, 1803. Pittston, Nov. 7,1861.—tf SAMUEL J. BARBER, L. L. Cl'RTISS. c. o. cunnss, Nor. 20, 1802.—tf Wilkes Bur re, Pa. CURTISS & CO., BEMOVAL. Sculptor, and Dealer in CORNER OF LL0Y0 & PRffllE STREETS, BUFFALO, N. Y., Brandensburg's Bakery. rpHE STAFF OF LIFE is good Bread, and I 1, would respectfully inform the citizens of Pitt*to&-and vicinity, that I always keep the genuine article on hand for sale, with all kinds of Foreign and Domestic MARBLE, Commission Merchants Tomb-Stones, Mantels, Window Cups & Sills, OPPOSITE THE BANK, PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO., PA. FOR THB PURCIIARE AND SALE Or GRAIN, SEEDS, HOPS & PROVISIONS. CRACKERS, PIES, CAKES, &C. Families and Tartius supplied with everything in hi* lino, on short notice, and on reasonable terms. All orders promptly attended, nnd satisfaction warranted. " [April 3, 1862.-ly Also, Wholesale Dealers in Western and Canada Flour. Particular attention paid to purchasing and shipping Grain on orders. May 1, 1862.-dm My establishment is now the second building below the Post Office, on Main st. FRANK BRANDENBURG. Pittston, March I. 1803. "CAMBRIAN HOUSE," PITTSTON, FA. GRIFFITH THOMAS, Proprietor. THE undersigned having purchased the interest 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 oc- 50 Barrels Mess Fork! 1 Tun of Hams Sugar Cured House and lot io West Pittston 1 Tun of SHOULDERS Sugar Cured 500 Lbs. of DRIED BEEF. FOR SALE! THE House and Lot on Wyoming Areet, in the Borough of West Pittston, known as the James 8haw property is now offered for sale •ta very reasonable price. The lot contains about one ncre, having thereon a variety of good fruit trees, and a well of good water. The improvements consist of a verv comfortable house, « good stable, Ac. Persons desiring to purchase are requested to apply at the office of tne Pittston Gazette. June 25, 1863.-tf 100 Sacks Pure Ashton Salt 50 Sacks GROUND ALUM/ lOO Barrels SYRACUSE SALT, AT THE CASH STOHK OP Charles Law & Co. Pittston, April 16, 1863.—ly casion to patronize it. G. T. Pittston, August 7, 181)2.-tf National Hair Restorer! DR. S C. MARSH'S Flour! Flour!! PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS NORT EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA 1MII8 preparation possesses the peculiar property of restoring Gray ilair to its original color, causes it to grow thick and strong, stops its fulling out, frees the head from Dandruff; prevents Baldness; cures Pityriasis, Salt Itheum, Tetter, and all other cutaneous diseases of the scalp. It does not dye the Hair, but helps Nature secrete tno proper coloring matter which constitutes its hue. For sale by 0. B. ROMMEL, fIVE MiNDRE BARRELS OF TUE The «ub»criber has now on hand BEST W«st Branch Brands of Floor, In Sacks and Barrels, which he offers to Merchants and Dealers at wholesale, VERY LOW for cash, West Pittston, Oct 9,1862. Wost Pittnton COLORED PHOTOGRAPHS I Apply to J. H. BROWS', my Agent, in Everett's building, or at my Storo, opposite the Eagle Hotel, THE subscriber Is prepared to take Pictures in all the various styles, from the smallest minaturc to life-site, and color them either in water or oil. HENRY COHEN, Pittston, March 26, 1863.—3t THE COLORED PHOTOGRAPHS V. PETERSEN, Pittston, Pa. II. & A. PETERSEN, Seranton, Pa. C. PETERSEN, Honesdale, Pa. Nov. 8, I860. surpass all other styles of Paintings—you have a daguerreotype likeness and a painting, equal to the finest in ivoryt Pictures of deceased persons enlarged to any size and colored. BERWICK MILLS, BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA, PETER M. TRAUGH, PROPRIETOR. Specimens both in water and oil on exhibition, which the public are respectfully invited to call and examine at "Photowatha's Wigmam." HfY Barrels of Pork I—a Superior artiolo, for sale at the lowest Cash Prices, by JENNINGS A BRO. May 22, 1862.-2 m J. W. MILLER. T1IESK Mills are located in one of the best grain growing districts in Pennsylvania, heueo the ability of the proprietor to offer flour of a quality second to none. Orders for Flour, Feed, Pittston, May 16,1861 Mrs. DAVIES would say to the Ladies of Pittston and vicinity that she has just rooeived the LATEST STYLE OF PATTERNS FOR DRESSES AND MANTLES, and any orders intrusted to her will be promptly attended to. House and Lot IM WEST PITTSTON FOR SALE, THK undersigned offer* for sale either one of two house# anil lots situated on the upper „ . . , . 1L , end of Montgomery street, in West Fittf ton. i = _____ » ' «' attended to with promptness. s 8TURMER. tDLANK8 OF ALL KINDS FOR SALE AT "*/ 2S, 1803. f- M. J. I pittitoB, yuj 21, 18«:.-tr 1 p THIS OFFJCJJ. Room9 in Stunner's new brick building. April 17, 1802,