Pittston Gazette and Luzerne Anthracite Journal

              * . III! . ■ . ■ 1. ■ I. . . '|i 1 ■■ ■ I I HI T 9 7*'J "■*■■■■■■■ W ••♦'*»«© nW.nlt *4t »»T-tJtt be* CC/SUJi - . jLr AJC,J ' C .* .* .tr «Mtt *D tCMi9"9tC aai«ci*0 -tf«l.x*(»crv •■C-C. T PITTSTON «&GAZErfTE ' ' TSmmfrn . '•• '•«* '« "C• •»"' * '•*« vd fc«* Job Printing and* Ruling. 'STON GAZETTE, PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY a. M. BIOHABT, "GtieUe" BnildioK. lain Strut, Weit Side The "Gazette" Jobbing Office, and the Job Printing Offic# I [The GAZETTE and JOURNAL is published every Thursday, at Two Dollars per •nnum, itriclly «n advance. jeB- No postage charged within the county. Hereafter we shall charge One Dollar for advertising a square of 8 lines foronoor three weeks Auditor's Notices, each estate, $1 M Administrator's Notices 2 #® Being now conoolxtated, embrftws a larger variety © JvUDiou material than huy other utticeiu.ihc couittrT And i* lully »iv]utr«d to execute work of ail Mb#* in the bent unci cheapest manner. Particular attention gTten to the following:— MAN17K0T8, ORDERS, HANDBILLS, BILL HEADS, TICKKXa.  CARDS, Ac., Ao. pamphlets, CIRCULARS, SHOW-BILLS, LABELS, NOTES, l in. | s m. | 8 m. | AND LUZERNE ANTHRACITE JOURNAL. re, 8 lines, »1 JO I S3 00 I WOO I »~10 00 3 oo | « oo j Too | n oo 8 00 | 12 00 | 18 00 | SSj? % column, 14 00 | 20 00 | 30 00 I tb 00 » 00 I 34 00 I to"W I 70 00 fithrftfe lit t|( IS fiirats, folitits, lte„ literature, anb ieiteral fnfelliptue. . . - 1 1 RUUNG. Ruled work ofullklnds, done in the neatest and beiD# manner,and printed aa requested. Everything in Una line willroceire prompt attention. Merchants' cards not exceeding one square, with occasional notices, incln«''ng subscription to the Pittsto* Gaisttk, »'» J® per annum. Editorial or local iwm advertising will be charged 20 cents por line each insertion. Noiices of deaths or marriages will be insert«d without charge. Obituaries 10 cents per line. Advertisements must be handed in before 10 Velock A. M. on Wednesday to insure attention. UAXKI, The following Blanks arc kept on Hand, or printed to order, and Bold on reasonable terms:—SheriBSole*. \yarranta,Oon«tabln.Sttlo«, Summons. Judgment Con tracts, Promiaory Notes.Subpcnas. Attachments. Excciitiona,»larriaKOC;crtlBcaVcs,Check Rolla,Time Hells, Deeda, Contracts, Leases, Ac., etc. PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, MAJEtCH 17. 1864. VOLUME XIII.—NO. 49. WHOLE NO. 675. BUSINESS CABDS. CITY ADVEBTI8EMFNTS. mare McDonnell, ttfs CE. Simple Thoughts in Simple Guilt. ire had been at work uDdcrncath the (■tooth surface of the plain, and had thrown these mounds up in the spirit of Cre mischief. That silver thread was our it glimpse of the* waters of the Euphrates, and the raoundsall that remains of the onoe beautiful hanging gardens of Babylon ; at least, »• the oonjectureg of men of research has accounted for them. Bat so completely have the propheoies been fulfilled—so completely has the " name and remnant been cut off" of all pertaining to the once mighty city, that even the great hill on which we were standing is only by conjecture supposed to be the ruin of some great building or royal palace that stood within the walls possibly the palace of Semiramis. Our servants thought the last day had come; and, as we heard afterward, this was the general impression throughout the town—for even the oldest " inhabitant" had never seen auy dust-storm* resembling this. In a boat five minutes tho darlcness began to clear; and as soon as we could see, wc found ourselves and everything belonging to us covcred with a fine, inpalpable dust, of a reddish celer. There is no sand of this color in any »f these deserts. As the darkness fled, a dulT red, luminous glare (the most imposing part of the stortn, I thought) succeeded, and steeped all surrounding objects. A hum frvm the bazaars suddenly arose, and soon swelled into a prolonged shout, in which it seemed that every soul in town who had a voice took part in the general rejoicing. We saw no snn setting that evening ; the sombre giate that came streaming into the window, bathing everything around, was gradually lost in the darkness of night. By ten o'cldck at night, as we smoked our pipes en the operi verandah, we looked up at the stars, shining forth bright and brilliant, but in vain did we look for »ny trace of the evening storm in the dark blue vault of S. Sturmer, CEO. W . BRAINERD A CO. MANUFACTURER Ot Htl LYCOMING COUNTY Mutual Insurance Company. CHARTED PERPETUAL,. OJfict in Boroujk fa. The Lycoming County Mutual Insurance Co. coutjnucs to insure against loss or damage by Are', property located iff tC5Wn and country. This Company is conducted on purely mutual principles, andhas been in successful operation orer 32 year*, during wfctob period it has paid claim! for losses and damages amounting to $1,386(102 86. Every person insuring in laid Company becomes a member, has a fight to vote at elections for Directors, cither by pro*y or otherwise. The Boots of the Company are subject to the Inspection of the metHbers at C*11 reasonable hours. Every member of this Company is the Treasurer of his own money. No debt is ever permitted to accumulate Against said company. It is economical in all contingent expences, and prompt in the adjustment of all honest Claims. Hut 20 assessments havo been charged to the Premium notes since the organisation of the company. The rates of risk in this Company are so arranged that each class of property insured will support its own loss. Therefore the Farmer, Mechanic, Merchant, the Guardian, Executor Administrator, the Managers of Bridges, Trustees of Churches, School Houses, and Academies, the Commissioners of Counties, Ac., may insure witli the utmost conBdence on the principles of Mutuality. Application for insurance may be made to any of the Local or Traveling agenU, and any information on the subject cun be obtained by communicating with the officers or Directors of tbe Company. Abstract from the 33Cf annual report—to June 10, 1H«»: »r mtDimcK wmoht. " As delicious tephyrs make eeolian harps So ftiry trilles stir the musing mind."—t. m. GROCERS, BOOTS * SHOES I OS MURRAY, near WEST t. GEO. W. BRAINERD,) NEW YORK. DAVID BELDEN / Many a trifling incident -■ Resting on the mood or will. Oft has proved an instrument Of potent good—or fearful ill ( From the spider on the wall, Man may good instruction' taker And at Resolution's call, * Stronger every eflfort make. * the attention i public to bia VV STOCK its, Ladies, Mieu C1 Childrens Shoos, tittitcra, very »ty)e and . Fine rfentfh well as coarse CURTISS & CO., Produce & Commission MERCHANTS, TITIISVILLE, CRAWFORD Co., Pa. Particular attention paid to the purchasing and shipping of all kinds of PRODUCE and OIID8. Hen's BOOTS, Ladies, MISSES AND CHILDREN'S SHOES OF An apple Tailing from the tree, Waked a Newton's thought profound; And the drifting weeds at sea, Proved Columbus reaaon'd sound. Heart* of oak, were never framed To be daunted or diatrelt, Truth though alighted—ia not shamed— Folly ia but falsehood, draft. boots, and work of every description in his line made to order with neatness and despatch. A large assortment of Evory style and quality. THE OLDEST ESTABLISHMENT IN PITTBTON. April 9, 1863 Finding and Leather, French Calf, Kip, Oak Tanned Sole and Upper, We descended from the great mound, and made for thoso lcMer mounds which are supposed to be the sites of the hanging gardens of Nitocris and Semiramis. In one spot—the only thing we saw Dn the shape of a building in a state of ruin—was a mass of vitrified brick work, piercing the old noil and debris of centuries, angle upward. The bricks were square, of large size, and beautiful make; the angles of some clear and sharp, as if the brick had left the kiln yesterday, instead of twice two thousand years ago. Turning into a little hollow way between the mounds, wc came suddenly upon the colossal stone lion.— Time, with his hand, had knocked away at all sharp angles of the statue. The features of the Hon are completely obliterated, as 81*0 also those of the prostrate form that lies so helpless—so utterly and wholly human, beneath the upraised form of the king of beasts. MOST PROMPT »n'd satisfactory manner, by the most experienc C*1 workmen in this ralley. Work done in the G. 13. SMITH, Constantly on hand to suit town and country custom, at the lowest figure for cash. Give me a call before purchasingclsewhera. NEXT POOR TO B1,AKELY HALL* DRUGSTORE, MAIN STREET, PITTUTON. Importer of Brandies, Wines, Gins, &cC) Ac., &c., No. 191West Street, NEW-YORK. 54lyl We may win a smile or simper From some thoughtless popinjay, Yet if frowns disturb our temper, We no better are than the/. Let the world feed its treason 'Qainst the honest, for the wrong, If your work be done in season, Time will tell, and that ere long. The best of stock always on hand In large quantities, enabling his customers to b« suited at all times. Fine FRKlTCIt CALF,and PATENT LEATHER. as Well as French Kip and Coarse Boots. Work of every description in his lino made to order with neatness and durability. CivD All work sold at the lowest price* for cash. S. 8TURMER, April 2, 1363—ly 1 door above Dunne St., March 7, 1891. BENJ. E. BOWEN'S L. L. CI7RTI88. C. 0. CURTIRS CURTISS & CO., heaven, Three Boors South of Pittston Bank, Pittston, May 21, 1863. CORNER OF LLOYD « PRIME STREETS, BUFFALO, N. Y., Boot, Shoe, Leather and Finding's Every songster hath its mute, Every cloud ltd drop of rain ; What tho' May-buds blossom late, There shall yet be harvest grain. And tho' disappointment linger Bound our steps with churlish frown, In the turning of a finger May success our labors crown. TIIE TOWEE OF BABEL. 8TOIIE AND MANUFACTORY After a ride of about eigfit miles, we were at the foot of the Biers-Nimrod.-—■ Our horses' feet were trampling upon the remains of bricks, which showed here and there through the accumulated dust and rubbish of ages. Bofore our eyes uprose a great mound of earth, barren and bare. This was the Bier-Nimrod, the ruins of the Tower of Babel, by_ which the first builders of the earth had vainly hoped to scaJe high heaven. Here also it was that Nebuchadnezzar built—for bricks bearing his name have been found in the ruins. At the top of the mound a great mass of brick-work pierces the accumulated soil. With your finger you touch tho very bricks—large, square-shaped, and massive—that were " thoroughly" burned ; the very mortar— the " slime," now hard as granite—handled more than four thousand years ago by earth's impious peopla. From the summit of the mouod, far away over the plain, we could see" glistening, brilliant as a star, the gilded dome of a mosque, that caught and reflected the bright rays of the mornrng sun. This glitteriiis; |Degk_WM. some period of his life) to kiss the sacitd dust of the earth around, at some time or other, there, to bend his body and crtint his beads, is the daily desire of every devout Mohammedan. JOHN MACLAREN, Commission Merchants Tho undersigned would respectfully announce to bis old friends and the public that, lie has opened an establishment of the abote description in the room next door £'Duth of Rhiffer A Lance's old stand, where he 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 any in northern Pennsylvania. Ratisfaetion warranted. 15. E. BOWKN. Practical Brass Founder, AND BRASS COCK MANUFACTURER, MUX STREET, PITTSTON, PENN'A. J Every description of Brass Work, Oil Cups, Wutcr, Gas, Steam and (#2 Liquor Cocks, Jobbing, Brass ...■ fiL Castings,Ac. done with despatch. The highest prices paid for old Brass, Lead and Zinc. FOR TUB Pl'RCHASK ASDSAIK .IP GRAIN, SEEDS, HOPS & PROVISIONS. Amount of Premium Notes,.... $2,423,838 35 Amount of settled and adjusted and Canada Flour. Particular attention paid to purchasing and shipping Grain on orders. May 1, 1862.-0m 1863. FRESH SPRING G00DS- 1863. REIGLE, WIEST & ERVIN, IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS Also, Wholesale Dealers in Wcstorn claims  Amount of property insured, No. of policies in force..;  . 1,280,102 88 ,21,732,383 21 14,504 Let us then be nothing daunted, Grief and joy like swords are cross'd; lie who nothing ever wanted, Must be to all feeling lost. 'Tis our nature while wo havo It-— Cull life's blossoms as they bloom— If with gallant hearts we brave it, Care will give ns laughing room. DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY. James Rankin, Muncy Boro, Lycoming Co. The group represents itself to the eye, owing to the wear of old Time, much in the appearance of thoso vast blocks of Carrara marble which the bold chisel of Michael Angelo struck into, and then at the point that the shapeless marble had begun to assume the merest " abozzo" of the great sculptor's idea, the block was suddenly abandoned and left as ft wonder and a puzzle to future ages, so does this group of the Hon and (he man now bear an unfinished, unwrought appearance ; but you cannot look it it a moment, and not instantly avow the majesty and grandeur of the idea that once lay there so mightily embodied. This dafjc-colored collossal- statue, which may once have stood under the gorgeous queenly Seiniramifl—proud and supremely beautiful—may onco have bowed, stands now canopied by the grandest of all canopies, certainly—high heaven—but never noticed save by the desert wind that sweeps moaning over it, and the jackals that yelp around, as they hold high revel over the boned of some camel who has been good enough to die in the vicinity. Fittston, April 2, 1803.—ly Shop at No. 1 Shaft, Main St., Pittston. April 9, 1863.—ly J. MAC. L. I . BOOTS ltobcrt Montgomery, Clinion tp , do Wm. M'Kelvy, Bloomsburg, Columbia Co, Andrew F. Russei, Danville, Montour Co. Joshua Bowman, do NEW Eaolk hotel, pittston. pa— (iEOROE LAZARUS, Proprietor. Pittaton, Bee. i, 18(!1. 40y Wm. A. Thomas, Bellefonte, Centre Co. Foreign and American Dry Goods, AHD# II. Kcroyd, Mimey twp., Lycoming Co, Abraham Straub, Milton, Northumberland Co. Frank Pott, Pottsville, Schuylkill Co. W. P. I. Painter, Muncy Borough, Lycoming Co Edward Lyon, ltughesville, Lycoming Co. Ilozekiah 11. Packer. Wms'port, Lycoming Co. H. W. Snyder, Selinsgrove, Snydsr Co. Careless Words have often sunder'd Hearts united firm and true, And the selfish World has wonder'd Whence its venom, hatred drew; Human wisdom cannot teach us, Learning, soience, skill combined, Try their art* In vain to reach us While we are to error blind. Hufford house, pittston, pa— CYRUS STARK, Proprietor. No. 47 North 3d 81., Philad'a. Pa., Would respectfully invito the attention of Country Merchants to their SHOES. Ci  March 2ft, ISO:!, Large and Well-Selected Stock of KBK8 H H P HI N GOODS, Which they are now receiving in store. 4i- Merchants would find it to their advantage to coll and examine our stock. RESPECTFULLY invites the theattention of the public to hislarge stock of BOOTS AND SHOES,such as Gents'Fine Calf Boots, Congress Gaiters. Oxford Ties he. Also, a large variety of Ladies' and Children*' shoes, andGaitersof alldescriptions,in fact everythingthc line. Ho has connected a separate If HjiariUiciK rut «* RESTAURANT and COS'FECTTONREY, neatly fitted up in good style. OFFICERS: James Rankin President. DS. KOON,—ATTORNEY AT LAW—Of« fico in the Thompson's Hall, Main street, Pittston. .Jan. 2ft, 1859. Ab'in.Straub, Vice President. Joshua Bowman, Secretory. Wm. II. Chamberlain, Treasurer. General Agent—1L W. Snyder. N. FEKBEE LJGHTNER, Agent, Ty TOtt.tnn t»» CS. BECK, M. D.—DENTIST , Into of PHILADELPHIA.— Olfice,—Two doers above his for- April 30, 1883. Deek'd with silver and with gold, Genu upon the breast may shin*, But the heart's a tale untold— (May u peaceful one uo vujue;/ Lordly grasping proUd ambition, On a thorny pillow lies— Would'st thou mend a poor condition, Calm contentment ne'Bf despise. Established 1760. PETER LORILLARD, Snuff and Tobacco Manufacturer, 10 & 18 CHATHAM ST., m«r residence, fcftfit slCla ol Mam St., afcove Hie Public Square, Wilkcs-Burre, Penn. July 19, I860.—ly. Insurance Company My establishment is opposite C. Law & Co.s Cash Store, Main street, l'ittston, Pa. NORTH AMERICA, Philadelphia. DR. C. R. GORMAN, having resumed the practice of his profession, respectfully tenders his services to the people of Pittston and vicinity. Calls left at the EAGLE HOTKL will reocive prompt attention, night or day. Pittstsn, July 2i, 1861. tf Pittston, March 20,18G0,—tf The patronage of the public is solicited. (Formerly -12 Chambers Street, New York,) Would call the attention of Dealers to th» arti cles of his manufacture, viz.: INCORPORATE lD 1791. Capital and urjrius, $1,:; 7 3,051 23. Who so low that cannot fall, And Btill deeper sink below? Who has reached the topmost wall, That he can no higher gof Man, itill emulous, aspires— Man, degraded, still can link ; Sparks have lit consuming fires, Taste not if thou would'st not drink. »■ Pittston Molding & Planing Mill, Butter at the Old Prioe. Maeaboy, Fine Rappee, Coarso Rappee, American Gentleman, YELLOW SNUFF. 8eotch, Honey Dew Scotch, High Toast Scotch, Fresh Honey Dew Scotch Irish High Toast, Fresh Scotch, or Landyfoot, BHOWN SNUFF. Dcmigros, Pure Virginia, Ncchitochcg, Copenhagen D1 HECTORS I ArthurG. Coffin, John It. NeiT, John Masou, Sumucl W. Junes, Hit-hard I). Wood, Gen. L. ItniTison, John A. Brown, William Welsh,' Francis It. Cope, Samuel F. Smith, Win. K. Bo we», Charles Taylor, J11 mob N. Dickson, ' Edward II. Trotter, Ambrose White, H. Morris Wain, Pome where in Connecticut there is a family by the name of Barstow, who wero never noted for cleanliness. On the contrary, the name was proverbial for filthincss. They wore farmers, and Mrs. Barstowc, was engaged in the dairy business. Each week she posted to a village near by and disposed of her butter to Squire Walker who dealt in country produce and groceries. Ere long she learned that she did not get half as much for her butter as lier neighbors were receiving, and this aroused her usual quiet temper, and she determined to demand an explanation of Squire Walker tho next time she went to market. 80 the following week, with her regular amount of butter, she presented herself at the grocer's counter and said. " Squire Walker, what are you paying for butter to day ?" tie opened her boxes, and after a earcful survey of the contents replied.-*— " Twelve and a half cents." 11HB undersigned liufinf looted for i» term of years the establishment formerly occupied by William l'ri.ce, jib a J)uor, Sash and Blind Manufactory, and having made extensive improvements in the Building and Machinery, is now prepared to do all kind* of work in his lino at short notice, such as A BAUD STORM DR. J. M. BARRETT,—DENTIST. — Office at his residence on Franklin street, opposite the Methodist Church, Wilkes-Rarrc, Ta., where he may hereafter be found at all hours. Dr. B. inserts Teeth on Gold aDnd Silver plate, Ac., and operates in all the branches of Dental Surgery, in the best manner. A deduction from usual charges sufficient to cover expenses, allowed to persons who com® rotn a distance. April 19, 1860. ly. About an hour before sunset we were standing on the bridge of boats, looking down on thb Euphrates rolling its dark turbid tide below us. The heaven above wa» without a cloud , bat suddenly in the course of a ieff minutes, as it appeared, we became aware that the western sky was becoming strangely obscure, and as we looked in the direction of the sun, we saw his rays were waxing dim by reason of a vast lurid cloud that was surging up from the western horizon at a pace that was terrific to behold. There was" a sudden rush of ft«tacrMs'ft6 bridge—for the people, men, women ind ehilAren, wdre flying in all directions, hoping to iad-shelter from the deluge which they supposed would, in a very short time, be pouring down upon the town from out pf-th* midst of the ominoos pillar of fJoud that was building itself up so rapidly, and with such magic speed in tho West. Bright the glorious sun of summer, Dear the harvest moon at night. And we hail the last new comer With a fresh and glad delight. Bor.gs of joy are oft-times precious, Words of hope and trust are good j Yet we feel some tears delicious, Shed in pensive solitude. PLANING AND MATCHING FLOORING, FACING, MAKING DOORS, SASH Edward S. Clarke. ARTHUR G. COFFIN, resident. Charles Platt, Sec'y. jsa~ Attention in called to the large reduction in price of Fine-cut Chewing and Smoking Tobaccos, which will be found of a auperior quality.pfr This old and reliable Insurants Company continues to Insure all Safe Class Property, Limited or Perpetual, as low as Perfect Security will warrant, THOMPSON DEHR A BRO., Agent*. (Over Bennett's Banking House,) Wilkvh-Bakkk, Pa. pSf Refer to T. Beaver, Danville; Hon. Z. Bennett, Wilkes-Barre; A. Pardee, Hasleton; E. i B.Bcvan, Henry Cohen,O, M. Riehart,Gao. Lazarus, L. W. Kaulman, and P. Corcoran, Pittson. , (May 28, 1863.—ly UNDERTAKING I TOBACCO AND BUNDS, TURNING, SCR0LL-SAWIN6, AND CARPENTER WORK IN GENERAL. SVOSlHtt, Mib-cut ClIKWING. smoking. Long, P. A, L„ or plain, 8. J*$o, No. 1, Cavendish, or Sweet, Spanish, No. 2, fi*cot Scented Oronoco, Canaster, Nos.l*2mi*.Tin Foil Cavendish, Turkish, Granulated. anil having (ill other ■tcessary arrangements completed, he has gone Into the above business, to which he will attend with promptness and dispatch. COFFINS of all siias constantly on hand. Persons diCiring Ms wfTitM wiH »t«a— «all ft* the «torr of the unsigned, P. SHERIDAN. Pittston, July 3, 18B2.-ly-» Oh! tliat man would but embrace hit, Tfuth, than Action, rtronger No alloy can e'er debase her. Or corrupt her perfect bliss. : • Doubts li ke clouds may hover over Lowly vale and mountain orest, Vat shall sun-lit truib discover, Wisdom's ways are *ver best. Delta, Leeds Co., C. W. Thnnkftil for the Iibertil patronage heretofore received, h« hopes by strict attention to business and promptness to merit it in future. JAMKS It. WKAK. N. B.—A circular of prices will bo sent on ap plication. (Aug. 6, 1863.-ly. Pittston, Nov. 7, 1861.—tf PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS (anklin Fire Insurance Company, *25. Passage Reduced $£5. NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA OP PHILADELPHIA. BT THI . *400,MO 00 Perpetual l're wi ivt» a,.. 14,14 ft# i ,7 Los. five „ Unexpired tonopof ary premiums....... 209,£12 33 Surplus,. .»»«»»••«••••• 800DWi  • D — Atlantic Royal Mail Steam Navigation Co. "OAIjWAY IJINB." FULFILLMENT OF FEOPHECY. ' W MD* " Twelve and a half cents," she repeated. " How is it that you pay Mrs. Perkins twenty cents a pound, and only allow toe ninepence—and this yon. have dua« all aloug T" r- -. • -■■■* - A-writer !■ Blackwood painte the following piotarc of the desolatien that ettrroQoda ( mtU enshrouds the oim» mighty Babylonibli empire : Wc hurried home, fuj We- saw plainly that the storm VoyTa re upon us in a few mihuf6s!',MfftCi aftpearnrice of this driving cloBd'froftf 'ditt1 'vetamJatr Was gYahd in the eftftute. We noW-were convinced that a sand storm, and that one of no ordinary ■ kind, was abont to hunt upon w in all its Aits'— for the cloud, now that we oamc to look at it* and into it, evidently held no rain in its lujid depths. The dork shades of it were of the deepest purple, and the cdgc9, ns it came boiling up from the westward, were tinted With a most glorious gold. Every instant, as the light played over the surface, we beheld colors varying /rem a brilliant orange to the  somber tones of red and purple. Birds of all descriptions, screaming wildly, were endeavoring—some hy rapid flight, some by soaring high into the yet clear vault of heaven—to avoid the snnd-1aden atmosphere that was surging toward His in a way that was wondrous to behold; - MRS. DAVIES would say to the Indies of Pittston and vicinity that she has just received the LATKBT STYLE OF PATTERNS FOR PRES8E8 AND MAHTLES, and any orders intrusted to her will be promptly attended to. w Rooms in Sturitaer's new brick building. April 17, }8«2. ADRIATIC, 4.000Tons HINKRNIA, 3.000 Tons COLUMBIA, 3,000 - ANMLlA, 3,000 " 08 Those magnificent fDrnB wiief.l Hteamers will sail to and from Liverpool, Gal way, and New York eyery alternate week, carrying Mail* ami Passengers. These at earners are under contract to carry the mails of the British Government. They are «f Che largest siae, which—-combined with the ltd van tapes th« Gnl way route certainly possesh over all others, and the extreme moderation of their ratos of pannage—cannot fail to secure a liberal share of public patronage. Total, " Well," said tho squire, coloring *p and hesitating on each word, " the fhet is, Mrs Barstow, your batter is not so. efctm as hers, and I find it hard! work toD get nd; of it at that pric6 even, when people know who made it." Statement of the uieti of theOompany on January I, 1801, published i* conformity with the provisions of the sixth section of the act o Assembly *f April iiht 184J. Mobtsaub^.'—On property valued at over $1,00,4,000, being first mortgages on real c a Late 1ft tho city and county of Philadelphia, except $7#,- S29 in the neighboring chanties, 858 85 Heal Batata, purchased at Sberr iffsales under mortgage!claims,surveyed and Valued at 49. Co»t,  Loans. — Temporary loan* on stocks as collateral security,  Stocks.—Market Value, $87,81(0 27 BABYLON. In the distance, high above lh« philns, loomed a great mound of earth. On both ■idee of ua lay what looked like long parallel ranges of bills... These lines are pronounced to be the remains of those canals that once conducted the-wnters of the Euphrates over the length and breadth of the ancient Hnbalonia. What mighty oanals must they have beenD that still showed, under the roll of centuries, such substantial traces t Now, not so much as a drop of water—no, not oven a drop of heaven's pearly dew, ever glistens, where once large ships must have navigated. Those mighty banks that carried fertility to every corner of the ancient kingdom are now mere useless, sightless mounds. No morning mist, moistening the thirsty earth, ever hangs ovfir them. No rain clouds ever shadow them, tempering the rays of a fierce dailyreturning suoi The end of her that " dwelt upon many waters" had beeti brought about only too surely. Thefcwful prophecies'had been fulfilled, and desolation in all its nakedness, in all its dreariness, was arotind us. After riding some two hours we arrived at the foot of the great mound We had seen in the distance in the morning. We dismounted and serambled to the top, for we had even arrived at the ruins of' Babylon; and this great mound of earth we were on was the grave Crf the golden city. I?? i»» ** I believe from the summit, raised some hundred feet above the plain, the wall* of the ancient eity may be traced; bat a hot wind, driving burning sand and the impalpable dust of ages into the pores of the skin, made every effort to open an eye so terribly {ainful, that we gave up the idea in despair of either treeing walls, or, indeed, of looking about us anywhere. Iremember seeing, away to the west, lines of willows, snd it silver thread winding away into the distance; and nearer: some unsightly bare mounds, looking aa if volcanic REMOVAL. V. PETERSEN, Pittston, Pa. IT. C1- A. PETERSEN, fy-rnnion, Pa, C. PETERSEN, Iloncsdale, Pa. Nov. 8,1880. "Ifthat is all that is required," she replied with a confident air, " I wilt show them that I can rrrnke as good batter aad as clean butter as any body." Brandensburg's Bakery. ALSO, BT THI Montreal Reyal Mail Ocean Steamship Co's Fint-Class Full Powered Vlyde-l/uilt Steam- New Brick, Opposite BIG BASIN, PtTTSTON, PA. !REMO VAL! HIBERNIAN. 5,510 Tons NOVA SCOTI'N,2S.10 Tons JURA. B.308 " PERUVIAN, ii.BOO « HOHEMIAN, 2,"WO " MORAVIAN, 2,000 " N.AMERICAN, 1,800 « BELGIAN, ii,600 « $85,618 38 Mrs. Barstow aH cxcited hurried home, notwithstanding the oppressive heat of the afternoon,, and seizing the milk strainer, and Wiping the perspiration from her face, exclaimed to her daughter : THE STAFF OF LIKE is good Bread, and I would respectfully inform the citizens of PitUtok and vicinity, that I always keep the genuine article on hand for sale, with all kinds of Now Located Cor, of IHaiu & William Streets, Watches and Jewelry. |i||i'l|"|'A A MEIV STOCK. )JlFD/Sk JAMES AITKEN,would respart-Mj^^jJM fully inform his friends  and the public in general that he has just replenished his store with a new and extensive assortment of WnlcKcs, Clock*, if: Jewelry, of all descriptions. Together with SIXjVKR AND PLATED WARE, Combs, Brushes, Pocket Cutlery, Flower Vases, and' a thousand other articles which will recommend themselves. Thejr have beon purchased of the best manufacturers in the United States, and cannot he surpassed In quality or price* n':;: REPAIRING.—Watches, Clocks and Jewelry repaired at all times, by the most experienced workmen. Thankful' #or- »he liberal patronago heretofore enjoyed, a continuance of tho same is respectfully solicited. J. A. Corner of Wain A William BtrtetS. Pitlston, June 21,168* $84,571 37 $75,0*7 97 $1,91# 65 CRACKERS, PIES, CAKES, &C. Families and Parties supplied with everything in hi* line, on short notice, and on reasonable terms. Carrying the Canadian and United States Mails. Sailing from Liverpool wvery ThurhcKy, and from Quebec eve* ry Saturday, calling at Londonderry to receive and laud Mails and raasenyora to and trom Ireland aud Scotland.Colt  Kotos nnrl bills receivable,........... Cash, on hand...... u.-$2.3,2!D2 68 " iu hattds of Agents, 6,686 47 " Betsey Ann, Squire Walker had the impudence to tell me that my butter was not as clcan as Nanec Perkin's, and now I mean to show him that I can make as clean butter as sho." The reputation of thia line for ita swift passages, superior accommodations, sumptuous tables, ana kind treatment of passengers, is now fully established; no tuiius or expense are spared to secure the lUmostcom* Tort and safety of passengers. It is decidedly th© cheapest, most expeditions, and comfortable route. $29,939 16 My establishment is now in my new brick building opposite the big basin, on Main st. FRANK BRANDENBURG. $2,231,64? 87 Reai. EittATS.—Market Cost as above,. 38 Advance in value, —*—— Stooks.—Market ralue,.. $87,890 27 In less than fifteen minutes from the | time we first observed it, the fiery breath I of the storm was upon us. First came the moan of a rushing mighty wind, as it swept angrily by. There were a few date trees in the garden below. Their sturdy leaves were for an ipstant strongly agitated ; the next moment thej were torn away with a crash, and then hftrricd along to the leeward as are the light leaves of a beech befote an autumnal breeze. The stout trees themselves waved to and fro, then bent down, and bowed humbly before the wrath of the gale. A'few scconds more, and th$ town was plunged into utter midnight darkness. Though two of us were standing within a yard of each other, out on the verandah, It was to trace cren the ontHntf of the figure, so impenetrable Was the gloom. There was a feeling that some kind of fine sand was pervading every sense of the body. There wm a peculiar taste in the atmosphere, and the eyes suddenly became painfully sore. After the one furious gust of -wind had passed, there was a great stillness in the air, aud immediately, as the darkness set in, the bun and hum of the baiaara were completely hushed. " Du tell! I think I should try mother," replied Betsey Ann, emphatically. Mrs. liarstow commenced skimming her milk and pouring the cream into her old fashioned churn. It was all in but the last pan, when mounted upon a stool, waa reaching after that j but unfortunately, she slipped, and one of her dirty feet went down into the churn until it brought up at tho bottom, scattering it in every direa.- tion. Extricating herself gs soon aa possible, sho commenced scraping the ereata from her limb and throwing it back into the churn, and remarked in a slow deliberate tono to her daughtor, who was lavtgfcing in a very unbecoming manner at her patent's mishap, " Well Betsey Ann, J guess my butter will have to go «t,the oJtd[ price once more." Pittoton, March 1,1803. $21,786 11 SAMUEL J. BARBER, LIVERPOOL GLASGOW AND CORK. Sculptor, and Dealer in &KB3A.T EASTERN, Shannon, Mertey, Delaware,D St. Patrick, St» Cost as above,  Advance in value, 75,047 97 r*. $12,842 30 Foreip and Domestic MARBLE, George, St. Andrew, and Damcueu», Total,. $2,289,1fi 08 Losses rfv Pjait.—Losses paid during the year I860, $i#6,326 lVr» : ' 1 By order of the Boar*. •f!HA8. Ni BANCKfiR, President. Theso firsUelass steamers will sail regularly from lasgow and Cork, to mid from Quebec, and from Llvt *Dool and Cork to and from New York direct. Tonb-Stonei,Ktnteli, Window Cap* & Hills, OPPOSITE THE B-A.3STK. 1' eD W»«liliigton Iilno Attest—'"W. A. STEEL, Secretary pro tem. Diukctors.— Chas. N. Baneker, President; Edward C. Dale, Vice President i Toblaa Washer, Samuel Grant, Jacob R. Smith, Geo. W. Richards, Mordpcai D. Lewis, David S. Brown, Isaac Lea, George Fales. ■ "WM. A. 8TRHL, Secretary pro tem.1 f , i BENJ. JONES, Agent. Pitts ton, Sept. 6,1861. PITTST0IC, LUZEUNE CO., PA. FIST-CLASS SAILING PACKETS, Leave Liverpool and New York Weekly. WILLIAMS & ALLEN, DENTISTS, All orders promptly attended, and satisfaction warranted. fApril 8, Passage parable in Mold, or it* equivalent " CAMBRIAN HOUSE/' in IT. S. Currency. Main Street, Pittston, Pa. AmortgHhe many improvements recently Introduced In our practice, vfo regard none of more importance than our method of EXTRACTING TEETH WITHOUT PAIR, which wo are doing successfully every day, by the use of PITTSTON, PA. GRIFFITH THOMAS, Proprietor, THE undersigned having purchased the interest of Mr. W. K. 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 redder to his customers and guests satisfaction in every particular. Beverages of all kinds served in the best Fresh Oysters and various other dishes will ba 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. G. T. fittston, April 16, 1803.—ly Sight Drafts ieKued at lowoet rates, payable in Eng. land, Ireland, or Huotland. Issrted for bringing out Passengers fromtlroat Brltian and Ireland to any part of the United Htatew or Hritiah Province*, at tho lowest rates. For further information apply to MABEL t SEAHIjE, *3 Broadway, N. V, or to their Agent, JENNINGS & BR0THE Drain and Lumber, Dealer* In W. E. WHYTB, • MAIN STREET, I'lTTBTON, PA Aug. 87, ISMMy On a very rainy d»y, a man entering his house,was accosted fey his wife in tfceMtowwg manner; " Now n\y dear, while you are wet, go and fetch me a bucket of water." It is perfectly safe and very pleasant to inhale. ROBERT BAUR,—BOOK BINDER, NORTH Its reeulti have beon entirely satisfactory in KW- East comer of Public Squurc and Main-et ery inatanoe. . Wilkesbarre. Picture Frames,CommonOilt and Rooms with J. W. MILLER, adjoining tqe Mahogany, ornamented and plain, made to or- Cash Store of Chas. Law A Co. der, of any aiise. Job Binding neatly executed. ! Pittston, Feb. 4, 1888. A large selection of common and fine piotures, ' ■ 1 • Albums, Blank books, Stationery, Novels, Ac.,' /CONSTANTLY on hand at U»U Office*. ways on hand. June 17 1858 0/ site and No. for clothing. NITROUS OXIDE GAS. OF ALL KINDS. FLOUR, FEEB & MEAL, PORK, BUTTEB and GHEE8E, LARD, DRIED APPLES »nd BEAKS, SALT, CEMENT, Ac., Ac. yiTTSTOITjTA, lie obeyed, brought the water and threw it all over her, saying at tho same time : •• Now, my dear, while yon are wet go and fetqh Mwthsr," ■ - -