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iZ ~-^^gSBIB JOB PRINTING AND RLLINU. TERMS OF PUBLICATION The Uautt* Joume Ornca «mbraco» a Urnev*., ety of Jobbing Material, with one Uree Cvlinrf. TaylorSteam Press, two -mailer Steam lwfc !! m fT"" ""MiD'r UB to «»ped,tc *ork of every kuid.aml t» *muDJLrTl to be surpassed even in our large cities, ,nj a} u,° The l'[T»row Gi*»rt* i.« publish* every Tuo«siDAt morning by G. M R-ohart, « the Buildng," «e.t «ido of Mam Street, at».00 per annum. No postage Charged within the County, lermsof advertising as follows: . ... One Square, (10 Imes, or less,one month ortee*,»2, hree months, #5; months, *8 ; one year, $12. One-etghtbColumn,one mo., $5; three dim., $10j six months, $15; one year,520. Oue-«iuarter Column, one mo., $1115 three mos.,$l8 six months,$25; oneyear,»35. Oue-half Column, one mo., $18; three mo8., $30; six months, $50; one year, $70. One Column, one month, $30; three months, $40; six months,$70; one year, $120. 4 Particular attention paid to tl.e printing 0f H , ifectU, Pamphlets. Circulars, Show-Bills Lebpi' «SS RnleU and Bound Work of all kinds dono . to*. MM «J8tiTKat DEVOTED TO THE COAL INTERESTS, TOLITICS, LITERATURE, AGRICULTURE, AND GENERAL JNTELLIGENCE. J1"* Of and Constables' BlahkB tr her with License Application* and Bo id» NotL Deeds, Contract*, Time and Pay Roll. a. . * eonafNitly on hand. ' " WHOLE NO. 960. Auditors' and Administrators' Notices, $3 each. All Communications of limited or individual interest, SO conts per line. Notices of Marriages and Deaths, free; notices accompanying the same, 20 cts. per line. VOL. XIX.- NO. 24. PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1868. guilt, and with a stern determination to make such an example of him as would deter others from a like transaction, In the meantime, Burt had risen, and upon comitg to the door' Waseised by those in waiting, and demanding the reason was informed that a stolen animal wag found in hia stable, and that he waft Considered a thief. Muttering semething abba*"b». itnew it would come lo thU at leet,'' he quietly submitted to whatever his captors had: m store for him. A short consultation was held and it was re. solred to hang the criminal upon alarg« «ia tree that grew in the front of his own house, it being thought that inch an act would strike terror and dismay ih the rtinks of the harse thieve*. WHOLESALE GBOCEHS. DRY GOODS. BOOTS AND SHOES. ter of a former Lieutenant-Governor of a New England State. AH INDICTMENT. ATTORNEYS AT LAW. JJOOTS AND SHOES! The first time we entered John Allen's dancehouse, we found it in full blast. The hour waa eleven in the evening. There were thirteen girl* in the saloon, three musicians in the orchestra, and seven customers submitting to tha blandishments of an equal number of tha ballet-dressed syrens who prevaded the room. Oar party consisted of the polieemeK who accompanied us, three clergyne* on the lookout for the "elephant," Mr. Albert C. Arnold, of the Howard Mission, and the writer. CS. STARK, . attorney at law, riTTSTON, PENN'A PI EO. W. BRAINERD. & CO., V3T orocbrs, 103 Murray, near West Street, NEW YORK; (GEO. W. BRAIXERD, -J DAVID RELDEN, (ELISHA W. BAXTER. ALFRED BTERLT, JACOB RIEGEL. JOS1AH RIEOIL, TD. X. ALBRIGHT, BEAUTIFUL ZION The history of King Alcohol i« a history of shame and corruption, of cruelty and crime, of rage and ruin. He has taken the glow or health from ofl the cheek and placed there the reddish hue of the wine cup. He has taken the lustre from the eye and SAMUEL 0. 8C0TT, 8TEPHE5 R1EOEL. TACOB RIEGEL C& CO. tf (Late Riegel, A Fister,) mark McDonnell ■P7j—I Would respectfully E II I inform thB public that l) I he has opened at his Vh|_ Rnd han*ome varie,y LADIES'. MISSES' A CHILDREN'S SBOKS I of eterf description, style and quality, wVth an entire assortment of everything in. the booted shy* line, from the dainty slipper to the strong lumbering boot i. I wish to say to farmers particularly, who wish to buy (IUffy Voicis—Page 213.] Bounty, Back Pay, Pensions, and other Government Claims Collected. Offioo second door above Express Office. Aug. 10, *85. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF DRY GOODS, Beautiful Zion, built above, licautiful city that I love, Beautiful gates of pearly white, Beautiful temple, God its light; He who was slain on Calvary, Opens those pearly gates to me. No. 333 Market St. and 27 North Fourth St., April 30,'08. PHILADELPHIA J A. WISNER, , No. 1T3 Front Street, NEW YORK, DL. O'NEIL, , ATTORNEY AT LAW. PASSPORT PENSION AND CLAIM AGENT, made it dim and bloodshot. He has taken beauty and comliness from the face and left it ill shaped and badly bloated. He has taken the manly strength from the limbs and made them weak and tottering. WINES AND LIQUORS. Chosvs—Zion, Zion, lovely Zion, Beautiful Zion. city of our God. Beautiful crowns on every brow, Beautiful palms the conq'rors show, Beautiful robes the ransomed wear, Beautlfhl all who enter there; Thither 1 press with eager feet. There shall my rest be long and sweet. WILKE8-BARRE, PA. BONNELL ft ADAMS WHOLESALE GROCERS. Gb. smith, . IMPORTER OF BRANDIES, WINES, GINS, Ac., Ac., 191 West St., one Door above Duane 8t-, NEW YORK. June 25, '68—ly. The Wickedest Mu was in his glory. Things wete moving briskly. He gave us all a hearty welcome, ordered the orchestra to do their best and told the girls to "break our hearts." A vigorous Aavce followed after which the proprietor called out: C. X. waiOHT. B.C.UARMIWtOS. YXTRIGHT & HARRINGTON, VY ATTORNEYS AT LAW, HOTELS. Butler house, PITT8TON, PA. J. TREFFISON, Prop'r. BINGHAMTON BOOTS, that I keep a full supply at the best Cn«k* always on hand, and the !-•"« •' »«t:" L CHEAPEST IN TOWN—COME AND SEE FOR YOUKSELVES. • ; He haa taken the firmness and elasticity from the step and made it faltering and treacherous. Bart had asked half an hoar to prepare f«r his death, and the sun bad risen in a!l its golden majesty ere the fatal moment had arrived which would launch him into eternity. In rain hia grey headed father and mother pleadwtfor hi* life, with trembling tongues they tottered forth frtun the dwelling, and kneeling kysuppliant tuood to his apparently merpilesffeifAors. In wtfeoflfia in War« of ajony, and entreated them us hi:*b»uds lu spare bfej&fe.'fqf. each Ranger,, bai jeurTe»*t more or le* in person, and toey example absolutely necessary to ilv:-.-r ether?, and it seemed as though Burt must d.e. Then came a moment of dreadful silccc , that awfal stillness which precedes the launching of a fellow-creature into eternity—w(i;!e the three strong men held'the rope's end, gazed fixedly upon the Captain for the signal. It girea by raiting; the right arm; 2nd 'already the noeee was tightening around the doomed,' man't neck, when the wife of Burt ie;ucd forth from the house holding an infant, a little "more than a yea# old, ia her armt. ' " »a ' !1 WILKE8-BARRE, PA. Mar. 7,1861. S41yl Cbosos. Office on Main St, above Z. Bennett's Store. Will practice in Courts of Luierne County ana Mayor's Courts of Carbondale. Consultations in German and English. D. C. Harrington, Notary Public. Feb. 4* 1884. Apr.lS.18C5 FISH AND OYSTERS. Beautiful throne tor Christ our King, « Beautiful songs the angels sing, Beautiful rest—all wanderings cease, Beautiful home of perfect peace; There shall my eyes the Savior see; Ilaste to this heavenly home with me. Caoacs. American hotel, MAUCH CHUNK, PX* "Hartford, go up stair* and get my baby." lie has taken vitality from the blood and filled it with poison and the seeds of disease and of death. JOHN McKENNA, GENERAL PRODUCE, FISil AND OYSTER COMMISSION MERCHANT,No. 302 South Water, and 303 South Front 8t, PHILADELPHIA. For reference see J. 8. Hurlbut, Pitt«ton, Pa. fSept. 12, '67-6m. Being a practical shoemaker myself, aid employing none but Hartford turned out to be one of the girl*, who immediately disappeared, and soon returned bearing in her arms an undressed, sleepy child, wrapped in a shawl. This was the juvenile prodegy. His father took him in hia arms, with a glow of pride and affection ttpou hia face, and said : ROBERT KLOTZ April 2,1868. JODS W. REE*. trft* i-Ji'iiii mm —'1 |i jf., THE BEST OF WORKMEN, I can warrant entire satisfaction in the CUSTOM DEPARTMENT to all who wish a complete fit, and will fa** mfcTith PARTICULAR ATTENTION TAID TO RE, PAIRING. Call before purchasing, and remember the light place, ■ i r . ~ . vi Jenkins' Block, opposite Battle's Brick Bnlldfng. Main St, Pitteton, Pa. [Jan. M?68 lie has transformed this bodjr, fearfully and wonderfully outde, God's masterpiece of PHYSICIANS. T710REST HOUSE, J? Cor. Wyoming Are. and Spruce St., WE ARE COMING, BLESSED SAVIOR. T\R. WASHINGTON G. NUGENT, I 9 PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Offers hi* professional services to the citiiens of pttston and vicinity. Office 2d door north of the Bank. May 14,1888. tf mcchao i ciaia, .il|tCK a Vl J a, rtoirtrtotae, Blinkfeig mass of humanity - * SCRANTON, PA. REED * SCHOONMAKER, PaoraiiToas. [Goldik Csasxa—Page IT.] w ,fl" l«* U. G. ScaooRMAua. Dfp are coming, blessed Savior, We hear thy gentle voice, We would be thine forever, And in thy lore rejoice. Cno*cs—We are coming, 4c. "Now, gentlemen, yon are writers, philosophers, and preachers; bat I'll show yoa that my baby knows as m«ch as any of yoa. He's hell on reading, writing, praying and fighting." He has entered tbe brain, the temple oT thought, dethroned reason, and made it. reel with folly. S. 3. Ran. Oct. 4.1866.—1J r. m. BAiBb FR. BAIRD & CO., , Packers and Dealers in CAN, TUB, SPICED AND SHELL OYSTERS, B. r. COOLBACGH. ST. CHARLES HOTEL, Penn Avenue, SC ft ANTON, PA. ' CHAS. H. BRAINARD, Prop'r. The closest attenUon will be bestowed upon all guests, and their comfort will be the chief aim of the Proprietor. Scran ton, May 2,1867—ly DR. JOHN c. BECKER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, (routnLT or tcwkhassoci.) Office opposite the National Bank, PITT8TON, PA. Office hours—from 8 to 10 a. ro.., and 1 to 2 p. m. Evening, • to 8. Pittston. March 1,1866.—tf And without more ado, he stood the sleepy little feJVsw upon the floor and began to catechise him in ancient history, both aaered and profane, and then in modern history, geography the political history oi the United States, ect., ect., with a result that astonished us ail. Suddenly exclaimed: He has taken the beam of intelligence from out of the eye and exchanged it for the stupid stare of idiocy and dullness. No. 333 Sooth Front 8treet, PHILADELPHIA. lTCHES, CLOCKS, &C. We are coming, blessed Savior, Our Father's house we see— A glorious mansion ever For children young as we. By special arrangements with the Express Companies and Railroads, those who order may rely on a constant supply and prompt delivery. We beg a continuation of the favors of our ola friends and customers, and solicit the orders of dealers generally, promising every satistoction in our power to give. Send in your orders. 'jan.S- F. R. BAIRD A CO. JEWELRY STORE! REMOVAL! ?• O0T WM Invites the attention of the public to his choics eoection of Cbokus—We are coming, Ac. We are coming, blessed Savior, To crown our Jesus King, And the* with angels ever His praises we will sing. Caowrs—'We are coming, Ac. He has taken the impress of ennobled manhood from off the face and left the mark of sensuality and brutishness. CENTRAL HOTEL, UPPER PITTSTON "Cheater, give U» a song." lie has bribed the tongue to utter madness and cursing. DRS. CLARK & RICARDO, HOMOEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS AND BURGEONS, Have opened ft permanent Branch Office in PITTSTON, PA.. Office-opposite the Butler House, and adjoining the office of H. S. Mimcu* & Co. They respectfttlly offrr their professional services for Tuesdays and Fridays. [June 4,1867. WM. H. CORTRIGHT, Prop'r. The House has been thoroughly renovated and much improved, and the proprietor feels assured that he can make his guests comfartaMe in every way. His table will be supplied with the best of provindfer and his bar with the chocest of liquors. The pat-onage of the public is restftilly solicited. Pittston, June 6,'67-y And Chaster, for that it the chiidl name, gave us a song. He has taken cunning ii-om the hands and .urncd them ftorn deeds of usefulness to become instruments of brutality and murder. RICH JEWELRY, WATCHES, CLOCKS, SILVF. PLATED WARE, •: (grnttHl pfafeUamj. • Rushing forward, she Jell on her knees directly in front of tfceC24ptain, swi raising the child with arms outstretched towards him, she1 exclaimed, i a tones that would hate pierced » heart of steel— • "If you will not spare him for the sake of his grey haired sire, or (be wife of hiB boeom spare him in the name of God, for tbfc sake of his in font boy !" Another dead silence reigned iilic a pall over thospot; then, ss though inspired by heaven itself, the c|iild also stretcbal out its little arms towards its father, and exclaimed, in a roice beard by all, tbe single word, *'Father 1" ! "NTEW MILLINERY AND FANCY J.1 8 TO RE. The orchestra played a "break-down," and Chester danced it with a precision and vigor, his mother looking on with deUght. "Now, Chester, give us a break-down." GOLD PENS AND CASE8 AND OTHER FANCY GOODS, Having removed to the new brick "Somerset Building" on the east side of the ravine, he has the pleas ure of stating thakhis store is surpassed by none inthe county, for room and perfection m it* arrangement. A full assortment or the goods usually found to a first class establishment of this description, will be kept constantly on hand, and offtered at the most reasonable prices. Mr. Freeman is also sole agent In Pittston for J. E. Spencer A Co.'s celebrated ' SPECTACLES, SHADY SIDE OF METROPOLITAN He hag broken the ties of friendship and planted the seeds of enmity. Adjoining D. Lamb's Boot and Shoe Store. MRS. D. LAMB, having recently opened a desirable stock of Millinery and Fancy Goods, invites the attention of the ladles to the same. Her stock comprisesRESTAURANTS. THE WICKEDEST MAN IN NEW YORK. "Now, Chester, give us a prayor." lie has made the kind, indulgent father a brute, a tyrant, a murderer. And the child recited, first the Lord's Prayer, and then others in succession, mixed with which were such ribaldry and profanity on the father's part as cat us to the heart And here it was that we got a glimpse of the pre-eminent wickeduess of the man—wickedness to him unknown, and all the worse because of h:s unconsciousness of it; wickedness which is leading him to train up that idoliied boy in a way and in an atmosphere which will yet make him an object of loathing even to his own heart. -y^HYTE'S, BONNETS, RIBBONS. HATS, FLOWERS, Feathers, Laces, Hoods, Silks, Velvets, Doll Hats Hats for children, and a variety of other goods, all of which wilt be sold at reasonable rates. Millinery work of all kinds executed in the best and most approved manner Please call and examine our stock. BY OL1VKK PTER. He has transformed the loving mother into a very fiend of brutish incarnation. DENTISTS. He goes by the name of John Allen. He lives at 304 Water street. He keeps a dance house there. He is about ii years old. He is reputed to be worth $100,000, more or less, and is known to bo worth over $70,000. He has three brothers who are clergymen—two of them being P resbytcrians, and the other a Baptist—and is reported to have once been a minister of the Gospel himself. He is known formerly to have been a school teacher, and is a man of education and fine natural powers; was originally a good man; and is yet a "good fellow" in many respects. Were it not for his good qualities he never could have attained unto the bad eminence of being the Wickedcst Man in New York. MARKET STREET (opposite the jail) W1LKES-BABRE. Fish, 8teake, Chope, AC. Ac. Old and New Ale*, Wines, Liquors and Cigars of the choicest quality. July 30 1868—tf. He has made obedient and affectionate sons and daughters the breakers of hearts and the destroyers of homes. CS. BECK, M.D.—DENTIST , late of PHILADELPHIA.— Office,—Two doors above his mer residence, East side of Main St., above the '♦ublicSquare, Wilkes-Barre, Penn. JuJy 1#,186Q.—lv. Pittston) Oct. 18,1866.-tf SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES, which are superior to any other no# in use, and never foil to give full satitflMtion to those who use them JUST OPENED. MRS. C. A. LEE, He has stripped backs of their broadcloth and silk, and clothed them in tatters and TOHN McDOUGALL'S tl STAR SALOON, Main Street, Opposite Odd Fellows' Hall, PITTSTON, PA. BEVERAGES of all kinds and of the best quality. A choice lot of CONFECTIONARIES constantly on hand. Particular attention paid to the wants and comfort of all. July5,1886-1 w. MRS. McDOUGAL. RBPAIRING Sharkey A Stark's Building, first Door North of , Express Office, Is now ready for business with an entirely new and elegant stock of - Particular attention will be paid to repairing Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry of aU Kinds, and all work in trusted to him will be executed promptly and in the most workmanlike manner. C. W. FREEMAN. PiUstort, Apr. 30,1868. . . rags. A&d then, aa though despairing of success, huddled into its mother's bosom, and burst into a sobbing cry.' a JQR J. M BARRETT, DENTIST, For that dance-house child there seemi to be no spiritual hope. The sacred and the profane are so intermingled in his childish understanding that he will never be able to tell which is sacred and which is profane; and his nature being dogged and combative, he will grow up into the hightest possible type of wickedncss if he will grow up at all. Of the thousands of painful cases wherewith we have met in this city, that of little Chester Allen gives us about the keenest pang. He has taken luxuries ft om oft the table and compelled men to cry on account of famine, and beg for bread. Office at his residence on Franklin Bt. opDosite the Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., irhere he may hereafter be found at all hours. Dr. B. inserts Teeth on Gold amd Silver plate, fcc., and operates in all the branches of Dental Surgery* in the best manner. # \ deduction from usual charges sufficient to cover expenses, allowed to persons who corns from a distance. April 19 I860, ly. MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS, TRIMMINGS, NOTIONS. HOSIERY, KID, SILK AND ALL QUALITY OP GLOVES, HAMBURG AND NEEDLE WORKED EMBROIDERIES, VALENCIENNES LACES, EDGINGS AND INSERTINGS.It was more than the Bangers could StaDd, and after a short consultation, the roj.e wai taken from the criminal's neck, and the band 1*H the spot; and Bnrt became a reformed map through the powerful effects of this "Infaut's Appeal." WATCH AND He hrs stolen men's palaces and given Ihcm in their pi ice wretched hovels. JEWELRY STORE! He has taken away acres and given in return the Potter's field as a burial place in death. mEMPERANCE RESTAURANT. X JOHN BARNES I respectfully solicit a call from my friends and the public generally. I shall take pleasure in showing my goods at any time. JAMES SEARLE, Has just opened an EatiDg Honey in the Somerset Buiding, first door north of C W. Freeman's Jewelry Store, east side of Main street, Pittston, where he will be happy to supply the public with refreshments of all kinds. Tea, Coffee. Bread, Cakes, Pies, Ac., of our own baking and warranted good and pure. Meals, hot and cold, served at all hours, in the best manner. Ice Cream, Candies, Fruits, and a variety of the best and most palatable temperance beverages. A share of public patro«oge is solicited Apr. 23,'68. JOHN BABNhJi. STRAW WORK DONE ON SHORT NOTICE. April 23,1868— 3m. Take him for all in all, our Wickedest Man is a phenomenon. He reads the Bible to his datice-house girls, and his favorite papers are the New York observer and Independent. He takes tbeta regularly and reads them. We have repeatedly seen them lying on the counter of his bar-room, amid decanters and glasses, along with the daily Herald and tho Sun. We have also seen a dozen copies of theZillfe Wanderer's Friend at a time scattered aboui his place, for he takes an interest in mission work, and "goes in" generally for progress lor other people. The best bad is always the worst. D«c M. WILLIAMS, SURGEON DENTIST, MAIN STREET, PITTSTON, PA. CORNER OF MAIN AND WILLIAM 8TS. Next Door to the Post Office, He has filled our streets and highways with violence and unlawfulness. THE FORCE OF IMAGINATION. PITTSTON, PA. Has for sale a large and splendid assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SPECTACLES, FANCY GOODS, He has complicated our laws and filled CDur Late one evening, a couple of Irishmen stopped at a country inn and asked for lodgings.— The porter escorted them to the door of their room; but just as the travelers entered it, the candle waa extinguished by the wind from tho door as it closed behind them. The porter had already returned to the bar-room, and, after vainly groping on the mantel-piece in search of matches, the travelers resolved to go bed in the dark. In the middle of the night one of them awoke, and, after shaking his comrade to arouse him,aeidr " 1 '»«• ' I'm as wake as a vaccinated kitten f»r the want of air. Get up and open tho window. Tho room is as close as a paten t coffi n, and I'll die if you don't give me air!" Among the many improvements recently introduced in his practice, ha regards none of more importance than his method of EXTRACTING TEETH WITHOUT PAIN, which he is doing successfully everyday, by the use of INSURANCE, After the infant phenomena had been sent back to bed, his father asked our party if we wouldn't "mix in"and have a dance with the TXTYOMING INSURANCE CO., TT wilkes-barre, penna. Capital and Surplus, courts. He has filled to overflowing our bouses of correction and penitentiaries. He has peopled with bis multitudes our poor houses. girls $150,000 POCKET CUTLERY, "It'll do you good," said he, "to trip it a little on the light fantastic. Besides, I like to do the fair thing by distinguished visitors. I'm fond of literary people, and especially of clergymen. I've three bro's myself who adron the sacred calling; and grit and grace run through our family like the Tigris and the Jordan through the Holy Land. Go in, gentlemen; the girls shan't hurt you. I'll watch over you like a heu over her chickens, and you shall leave my premises as virtuous as—you came in! Ha, he! Come, what shall it be !" DIRECTORS: L. D. SHOEMAKER, STEPHEN BOLLES, CHAS. DORRANCE, SILVER AND FLATED WARE, NITROUS OXIDE GAS UNION BREWERY. WM. S. ROSS, SAM'L WADHAMS, 0. COLLINS, STEWART PIERCE, G. M. HARDING, A. MORSE, And a variety of articles usually kept in that line of trade. He has straightoned us for enlarging our insane asylums. It is perfectly safe and very pleaeantto inhale. Its results have been entirely satisfactory i^e'- "itaww ™?th J. W. MILLER,adjoining the Cash Store ol Chas. Law & Co. Pittston, May 1st 1864. Rand, howell & king, [Successors to Smith Beos..] CELEBRATED XX AND XXXX ALES, UNRIVALED CREAM ALES, Manufactured from THE BEST OF MALT AND HOPS. Families can be supplied with a Pure Healthy and Nutritious bererape. XX AND XXXX PORTER, MINERAL WATER, SODA WATER, SARSAPARILLA, 4c. BOTTLED ALE AND PORTER. UNION BREWERY, Plttston, Pa. CHAS. A. MINER, THOS. FORD, I have selected my goods from the best manufacturers and dealers in the country, and have taken special pains to procure the latest styles. Am also Agent for MORTON'S CELEBRATED GOLD PEN. Watch, Clock, and Jewelry repairing done promptly by the best of practical workmen. He has destroyed the Divine command and has incited the hand of the father against the sou »s well as the mother against the daughter. —— ! JOHN REICHARD. This Wickedest Man is the only entity appertaining to the shady side of New York life which we have been unable to fathom, analyze ud account for. But he is too muob for us. JVhy a human being of his education, natural tastes, force of character, and wealth, should continue to live in a Water street dance house, and bring up his children in a soul-destroying atmosphere of sin and degradation, is more than we can comprehend. * WM. S. ROSS, President, L. D. SHOEMAKER, V. President. R. C. Smith, Secretary, TH08. FORD, Agent, Pittelon, Pa. Give me a call and MISCELLANEOUS. May ICth, '67. Pittston, May 2, 'G7 AMES SEARLE, All this is but a tithe of the evils this powerful monarch is scattering among his subjects and yet bis sway is becoming each day more and more tyranical and degrading. J J. MEREIAM'S STUDIO, PITTSTON FIRE AND LIFE INsurance AGENCY. REPRESENTS THE FOLLOWING FIRST-CLASS STOVES AND TINWARE. On being assured that we world not " trip it on the light fantastic," he asked us if we (that is our party) would not lavor the girls with a song, whereupon Mr. Arnold suggested that we all should sing together, and asked* the girls what they would like best. Several of them immediately responded in favor of « There is Rest for the Weary." Terrence arose, groped around the room for a few minute*, and then said : At Miller's Photograph Booms. CABINET AND LIFE-SIZE P0ETEAIT8 Painted in Oil Colors. Also copies made from Daguerre otypes, Ambrotypes or Card Pictures any sise desired, a in Oil or HtUr CMoti rr rt-louckcd wit* Indi* Ink. Pittston, Sept. 6,1S6«.—ly SO. LISTER, , , [Successor to L. G. Damast,] "I'Te found the window, but bad luck to m« if I can budge it. I can't mure it aither uiD or down." COMPANIES: North America, Phil'a, capital t surplus. Enterprise, •" " * Manhattan, New York, " North American," " " Iiorlllard, " Corn Exchange, " " " FarrwsVYork, Penn'a, " " Hartford Fire Ins. Co., " " ' Phoenix Hartford, " " . Travelers Life 4 Acciden- We appeal to an enlightened and cbrist&in people, how long shall it be, till the' thousands of both sexes shall awaken to their dangerous and terrible condition. IIow long will the slaves of this wicked King continue willing subjects at the price of their soul's damnation f March 28,'07-tf.] 11,763,267 1,052,128 758,057 1,436,640 601,096 640,000 1,788,163 1,103,467 Manufacturer uf For this Wickedest Man loves his children. His'little five-year-old is tho apple of his eye, the core of hi* heart, and the chief object of hi* worship. He never misses an opportunity to sound the child's praises and show off his accomplishments. And, all things oonsidered, the little fellow is truly a wonder. lie is crammed full of information on all msnner of topics, and is ever ready to respond to his doting father's attempts to make his smartness visible to the naked eye. :i •«: BERWICK MILLS. TIN, &IIKET-IRON ANB COPPER WARE, . : ! . »i _ • =•••• : and Dealer in "Then knock a couple of panes out wid yer shoe, and we'JJ paj for them in the morning," ■aid the sick man. Terrence did as directed. After two orasbes were heard by the man in bed he secmep to recover , for he remarked: Oh, that fresh air is invigorating. I feel better already. Out wid a couple more panes.— Glass is chape, and the landlord won't be angry whin we're wiltin' to pay for tiiim." Terrence's stout brogans soon shattered the few remaining panes, and the weak man recovered his exhausted strength so soon thereafter that ln ten minifies more he was enjoying.his slumbers, undisturbed by the snores of his companion, who had also expressed himself refresh ed by the current of fresh air admitted through the broken glass. " TUTRS. E. J. BRIDGE, 1YJL msuTiCTBxxm or HAIR JEWELRY OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Jewelry Braided and Mounted at short notice. Also Curls, Switches, &c„ of all sixeH, SILK A3TO RAISED EMBROIDERY, CROCHETING. Birds put up in the neatest and best manner. Residence on the south side of Exeter street, near he Railroad, in West Pittston. [Dec. 19, 67. Berwick mills. PETER M. TRAUGH, Calls the attention of the nubile to his facilities r the manufacture of a superior article of STOVE8 OF ALL KINDS,-HBATBRS* HOLLOW-WARE. HARDWARE, " Do you know that f" one of the clergymen asked. tal Insurance Co., Hartford Live Stock In- 741,337 CUTLERY, PLOWS AND CASTINGS FOR PLOWS, Reader, you as well as I have a fearful responsibility resting upon us. 'Do we do our duty in attempting to stav the evil and damning influence of the worm of the still. ' ! ? FLOUR AND CHOP of evert description. The above articles are kept constantly on hand, and will be sold at the most reasonable prices. He also has a aurance Co, 178,929 Having superior facilities for the Stove trade, the public are requested to bear in mind that he can and will furuish Stoves of all patterns both for Heating and Cooking, at the most advantageous rates to the buyer. HEATERS. Ac., it., " Yes," answered at least half-a-dozen of th« Particular attention paid to Combined Life and Accident Insurance in Travelers of Hartford. Please call for circulars and information. girls, " Where did you learn it?" asked another oj the clergymen. LARGE AND EXTENSIVE TANNERY, n connection with the Mills, at whioh he is aonstant y engaged in the manufacture of all kinds of Leather. The highest market prices will be paid tor Grain and Hides. A continuance of the public patranage ie respectfully solicited. P. M. TRAUGH. Berwick, Jan. 9,1868-ly MICHAEL REAP, Local Agent, . ; Pittston, Pa. THOMPSON DERR A BRO., Special Agents, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Also, Agents for the Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York, with (20,000,000 Cash Assetts, the best and most reliable Life Insurance in the United States. We have never visited the Wickedest Han's dance-house without having our attention called afresh to his little son's abilities, except once, when he took us round to the school which the child attends, to let us see that he ranks with the best, and is a favorite with his teacher. This was on the 28th day of May last, at about a quarter to 13 in the day time, when we went to 304 Water street to tell Mr. Allen that the fatal time had come for serving him up in a magazine article. "At Sabbath school was the reply." This is a grave ahd important matter, and oue which demands the seiious attention of us all. It is an uudeuiable fact tbe domains of King Alcohol are being extended and enlarged year after year. His subjects are becoming as numerous a* the sand at the sea- IVyfcDOUGALL'S 1VA CENTRAL BOOK AND MUSIC STORE, Opposite Cooper's Hall, Keeps constantly on hand a good assortment ol Books, Music, nnd Stationery of all kinds. SLATES, PENCILS, PAPER, SCHOOL BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS, MEMORANDUMS, Ac. The business will receive careful attention and every addition will be promptly made to the stock which the wants of the community may call for. The patronge of the public is respectfully solicited. Pittsaon, April 18,1887. To the furnishing and setting oi Heaters, he will give (special aud'earoful attention. . We all looked at one another. Here was a revelation. Those girls had been brought up to attend 8abbath scdool! Perhaps they were the daughters of Christian parents! Bat we bad not time to pursue this speculation, lor the girls began to sing— JOBBING OF ALL KINDS in his line solicited, and which will bo done with promptness and care. CARBIAQgfe, WAGONS, Ac. Life, fire and accidental INSURANCE AGENCY. TIN BOOKS AND GUTTERS /CARRIAGE AND WAGON MAK\J ING, AND Office in Stark's new Building, opposite Penn'a. Coal Ca'a Office, I: PITTSTON, PFNNA. L. A H. C. DEWEY, Agents, will be made of the best tin, or any other metal desired, and warranted. " In the Christian's home in Glory, There is a land of rest; And my Savior's gone before me. To fulfill my soul's request." shore. BLACKSMITHING. THE Undersigned is now prepared at his Shop In West Pittston, to do a general business, i» BLACKSMITHING, and the manufactare of WAGONS, CARRIAGES AND BUGGIES Having been particular to secure the best of Wagon and Carriage Makers, as weil as Blacksmiths, he feels no hesitation in assuring the public that the work made at his shop will compare favorably with the best in Northern Pennsylvania. PAINTING AND TRIMMING! CISTERN AND WEUfiPyMPS, LEAD PIPE, , constantly on hand, and will be gold and aet to order. A share of public patronage is respectfully solicited. S.1 G. LISTER, Next Door Sooth of First National Bank. Pitts ton, Mar 26, '68 "But bow can this growing evil be remedied T" we hear one weak bat earnest cold water recruit ask. By rallying our forces under the banner of total ufotenanee, and charging the enemy's strong-hold. Considerable time elapsed," and at length the travelers awoke. For thirty minutes th'cy Jay converging, wondering whr thev eoufd not sleep. WASHINGTON LIFE INSURANCE CO., OF 98 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. W. A. BREWER, JrM Secretary. CYRUS CURTIS, President. Assets and Cash Capital over $1,000,000 00 Proportion ofAssetB to Liabilities among the very highest. f The entite profit divided among the Policy holders. Dividend annually and applied on payment of premium.Dividends once declared are never forfeited, but may be paid to the policy holder in cash—used in diminution of future premiums or added to the policy at the option of the holder. All policies nonforfeitable after the payment of the second annual premium. FIRE For, be it known to tho reader we have bad our pen couched at John Allen for nearly two years, la the year 1865, the Sabbath after President Lincoln was assassinated, we began an exploration and subsoiling of New York city, as to its crime, poverty,want, woe, wretchedness and degradation, which we have pursued ever since, as other engagements would permit Caoaus—" There is rest for tho weary, There is rest for you. On the other side of Jordan, In the sweet fields of Eden, Where the Tree of Life is blooming. Thore is rest for you," "Surely it must be near mornin', fori do&'t feel a bit aleepy,!' said Terronce. PAINTING. But perhaps you think this is easier said han done. We appeal to the Order of Qood Templars, to go to work in earnest. Expel hose of your members who hare joined your ■anks only to hide their "midnight revelries," hey have stolen the lirery of heaven to serve the devil in. Onoe rid of these drones, the "hive" will be in better working order. The dram-drinker is in a fearful predicament, and and the rescue and salvation of his soul is a work of mercy in which all should cheerfully' assist. " Mornin'!" echoed the other. " By the morthial, bat it appears to. me that it's perpetual night in this part iv the world." pAINTING & PAPER HANGING TXTISNfiR & STRONG, V T *ANcrACTCiuas Of STEAM ENGINES, BOILERS, CRACKERS, SHAFTING, DRtJIS, MINE-PUMPS, AND • Mining Machinery generally. For this department also, he has ascientific workman of ample experience in the best shops in the state. With the facilities and workmen with whish my establshment is now furnished, there is nothing to prevent my being able to produce as neatly and well-made a wagon of any kind as can be made in Northern Pennsylvania. Those in need of anything in my line, are requested to call and give me a trial, and satisfaction In every particular will be guaranteed, JOSEPH KlA)T2. Wast Pittston, May 31,186# And oh, with what fervor and pathos they sang—especially the chours—which, at th« end of each verse, they sang three times over, soma of them, at last, weeping as thay sang. What girlish memories those sweet, simple strains evoked! Memories, perhaps, of once happy homes, and affectionate Sabbath school teachers, and beloved companions, so sweetly contrasting with their dance-house condition. And so those soul weary creatures lingered fondly upon and repeated over and over again the lines : • Ip a few moments more they heard a knock at the door, and the travelers asked what was wanted. ESTABLISHMENT! "SOMERSET BUILDINGS," MAIN STREET, " It's twelve o'clock!" answered the porter, opening the door and entering the room with a candle is his band. "Aren't ye going to get up at all?" "Only twelve o'clock!" exclaimed Terrence" Why, I thought it must be at least five. What dy'e mean by rousing us in the middle iv the night! Do the people in these parts get up at midnight!" " No but they get up at breakfast time." " Why didn't wait until breakfast time before ye disturb us?" " Because it's hours after breakfast time now in (act it's just the dinner hour ?" " Get out, or I'll throw me hrogue at ye. What a barefaced liar ye must be to say it's dinner time before its daylight! The candle iu yer hand makes a liar out of ye !" « Ha! ha! hal* and the porter chuckled with the exuberance of delight. "No wonder ye thinks it iBn't daylight, for there'B no window in this room to let in the light." " Thin what did I brake last night?" Terrence asked, looking around the room in astonishment. His eyes at last alighte l on the book case, the glass door of which presented a dilapidated appearance. " Be the powers, Jerry," ho , added, addressing his comrade," whin I thought I was smash in' thd windy, I was only breakin' the glass in the book case. But it did ye a power iv good, Jerry, for he sed that ye felt the fresh air revivin yeP' NOW READY AND FOR SALE CHEAP. - piTTSTOjr; Of course, it was not long before we found out John Allen. We at once recognized his genius for wickedness, and made him an especial study. But, as we have said, he baffled us. We have told him so, and have frequently ssked him to help us out of our dilemma, but be always cornea short of the complete thing. Two new Engines, Two " One " 80 Horse Power. 40 " " 30 " Niagaria ofNew York Cash Capital, International of N. Y. " " Lycoming, Assets, $1,000,000 00 1,000,000 00 3,000,000 00 The'undersigned will open a One Pittston. Nov. 21, 1867. Z5 f "VTEW WAGON SHOP. J_N AMOS STROH ACCIDENTAL. NEW PAINTING ESTABLISHMENT on the first of April, iu the south basement of the "Somerset Buildings,"'two doors below the Penn'a Coal Oo.'s office, where they will be happy to meet their friends, and secure at shore of thsir patronage. They intend, in all their engagements, to be lair and faithful. They wiH keep on hand 1 PAINTS, OILS, WALL PAPFRS, &c., which wiil be supplied to their customers on as fair terms as they can bo obtained anywhere else. TAINTING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES BY F,X- THE TRAVELER'S INSURANCE CO., OF HARTFORD, CONN. BAKERIES. Desires to inform his old customers and the public in general that he has fitted np a commodious and convenient shop for the making and painting of Capital.... . $500,000 00 BRANDENBURG'S BAKERY New Brick, opposite Big Basin, Insures against all accidents. Policies written from one day to five years at this office, at low rates of premium, paying ample compensation for total disability and the whole amount insured in case of fatal accident. L. A H. C. D. Feb. 7,1868—ly We think we know why this Wickedest Man persists in living ia his Water street den—that we have, in fact, penetrated his secret; but as we are not absolutely certain as to the match, we will not set our suspicion down in print lest we should do him injustice. Wo have now presented the indictment and we ask our readers to sit as thejury on it, and to their vcrdict we will freely acquiesce. We trust, however, that the verdict will be the banishment of this unnatural tyrant. If a greater punishment is awarded him by our intelligent readers we will be better pleasod. —Exchange. WAGONS OF ALL KINDS, opposite the Catholic ohnrch, on WILLIAM STREET in Pittston. The experience he has had in his business, and the extent to which his work Is known in this section, warrants the assurance on his part, that he will have the pleasure of again serving many who have heretofore favored him with their work. He pledges himself to use the best of wood, and to do the painting in the most durable and approved manner. The Iron work to his wagons is done by Wm. Stroh, who is well known as one of the BE8T WORKMEN in this section. The public are invited to call and take a look at our work, painting shop, and work shop. Respectfully. May 21, '68-tf AMOS STROH. On the other side of Jordan, In the Bweet fields of Eden', Where the Tree of Life is blooming, There is rest for me. PITT8T0N, PA. THE STAFF OF LIFE is good Bread, and I would respectfully inform the citisens of Pittston and vicinity, that I always keep the genuine article on hand far sale, with all kindso MISCELLANEOUS. Since that occasion we have repontedlv visited the abode oi the Wickedest Man in New York, for the purpose of " studying hiin up," and of tryingCto hit upon some means of indue* ing him to abandon his course of life, and of saving his boy . For, in truth, we not only feel sn interest in, but also rather like him, wicked as he is. And so does nearly everbody whom we have taken to see him ; and we hava taken scorcs—most of them clergymen. CRACKERS, PIES, CAKES, Ac., Ac. Families and Parties supplied with everything in his line, on ahort notice, and on reasonable terms. We have said that our Wickedest Man is a phenomenon. We meant this in its application to the deepest springs of his character; but it is also, and perhaps equally applicable to the external manifestations ot those deepest springs. H. JONES' • PERIBNCED WORKMEN. .. Please give us a call. Pittston, Mar 12, '68 J. MAYO A CO. My establishment is now in my new brick building opposite the big basin, on Main it. FRANK BRANDENBURG. CENTRAL GREEN GROCERY, AND GENERAL PROVISION 8TORE! JJEMOVAL J Has the reader any notion of a Water street dance-bouse 7 Concretely stated, it is a breathing hole of bell—a trap door of the bottomless pit You step from the street into a bar-room, wherein lousy loafers lurk, and which is in gome cases on a level with the sidewalk, and in others far below it; and there yon are in the general midst of things, if it happens to be a dance-bouse of the very lowest class. But usually there is a "saloon" in the roar of the barroom.A THRILLING SKETCH. Pittston, March 1,1883, DYE WOBKS. Supplies all seasonable fruits and vegetables at the earliest possible moment, (Tom the Southern and eastern market. Fresh Fish, Lobsters, Clams, and every thing else in his line. Families are reminded that at Jones' is the place to buy, because he does a large business and nis goods are constantly fresh. Goods delivered in any part of town. W. H. J. Jnne 18,'68—3m. PAINTS, WALL PAPER, GLASS. In the year 1S3S, the inhabitants living in a district borbering on Rock river, in the northern portion of the State of Illinois, were mnch incensed by the depredations of a band of horse thieves who infested that part of the country. Every exertion had been made to discover tbe men eD'aged in the nefarous business, but hitherto,in vain, and valuable animals were stolen, acd lost to their owners, in defiance of tbe utmost vigilance and care. Nmr B^ERY. The would respectfully announce to the pablic that he has opened Dyeing establishment! D. M. ALEXANDER 4 SON, The nndersifrned having removed to the newhuit*- IDK olil Reap, just below the ravine, (west side), hag enlarged facilities for business and an entirely new stock of But all our efforts to get any vital hold upon him have been in vain. He is always ready to let the girls have a spiritual sing; will even permit a little exhortation to tbem in his dancing saloon; and is free with his Observer and Independent. But ho keeps on his way with unyield- AMERICAN DYERS, (Formerly of New York City,) AN EXTENSIVE BAKERY IN PITTSTON adjoining the Butler House, where he will he prepared at all times to supply families and parties with Bread Biscuit, Cakes and Pies, of ail kind, on short notice. From an extensive experience in the bakery business they feel no hesitation in saying that he will be able to satisfy all as to the quality ofJBread Ac,, which he offers. A share of patronage is respectfully solicited. L. ELTERICH. Take great pleasure in announcing to the citizen? of Pittston and surrounding country, that th*y located in Pittston for the purpose of carrying on the WALL PAPERS, WINDOW SHADES, QAMUEL J. BARBER, y KEYSTONE MARBLE YARD, PICTURE FRAMING AND PICTURES, DYEING AND SCOURING BUSINESS, in all its various branches. The senior hnving had many years experience in the business, they natter themselves that they can give perfect satisfaction to all who may favor them with their custom. The public are invited to call at our establishment and examine our work for themselves. There is no necessity for sending goods to foreign dyers especially when you nan be suited at home. Fabrics of every description and shade restored to their original color, or any of the brilliant hues of the rainbow. ing pertinacity, Sculptor, and Dealer in LOOKING GLASSES, On one occasion a party of us suggested that he should let us hold a prayer meeting in his saloon. After a little reflection he replied : FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC MARBLE, Tomb Stones, Mantels, Window Caps and Sills. and all other goods pertaining to the trade. A full Passing out of the bar-room by a door opening in a partition across its rear, you enter the dancing saloon, which varies in size from fifteen square to a room twenty-five by fifty feet in extent. Along the wall of this room a bench extends, usually on three sides. In the farther end of the room is an orchestra, proportioned in numbers and skill to the prosperity of the establishment. The number of musicians is sometimes as high as six, but the average is not more than three. In one of the rear corners of the saloon is a small bar. There the girls can drink with tbeir-victims witbout exposing their fascinations to the unthriftful gaze of a non-paying and censorious outsiue public. During such a state of affairs, the citiaens residing in the region of the thieves became thoroughly excited, and were wound up in anch a pit ot indignation, that a body of men were formed styled Rangers, whoso explicit duty was to expunge "the district of all suspicions characters, and endeavor to put a stop to their depredations.Stock of Pittston July 6th, 1885. Opposite the Bank, PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, Cfcc "Well, no, gentlemen; I can't go that. Ton know that every man must have regard for bis profession and the opinion of his neighbors. What with my Observer and Independent, and you fellows coming hero and singing camp meeting hymns, I am already looked upon in the neighborhood as being rather loose and unsound ; and if, a top of all that, I should let you hold a prayer meeting here, I should lose what little character I've got left.—Packard's Monthly. Bctteb in Doo Days.—A correspondent of the Peterborough Trantcripi gives the following directions for making good butter in hot weatbei- PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO., PA. constantly on hand, and FORGE AND SPIKE WOBKS. We would Ray to the ladies having Shawls of any description, Woolen, Silk or Brocha, that they can have them PASSAGE TO AND FROM GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND, By Steamship and Sailing Packet, by WEEKLY LINES, at Reduced Rates. rAINTING, TAPER HANGING, GLAZING, "C'AGLE FORGE AND RAILROAD i-i SPIKE WORKS. AND GRAINING, CLEANED OR COLORED In all its branches done by experienced workmen, at short notice and at the very lowest prices. The public are requested to call and examine our stock, and test our ability to give satisfaction. B, SHARKEY Pittston; April ao'es. " After the cream baa been churned five minutes, or just as it begins to 'break,' as it is called, throw into the churn a piece of ice as big as a pint bowl, churn steadly till the little lumps of butter are all brought together in a hard, 6olid mass, then take it from the churn and work it over quickly, the first time adding what salt is necessary, and then set upon the cellar bottom with a small p'.eco of ice upon it. Early the next morning give it a thorough working over, getting out all the buttermilk and the salt evenly mixed, and you will have good hard butter every time. We have tried it, and know from experience that butter can be made to good advantage through the dog days, or any days during the warm weather.'' WILLIAM HUNT A SONS, PITTSTON, PA. to appear as good as new. Also Dresses and Cloaks of every description, which have been soiled or faded by wear, can be restored to their former color, or any shade desired. To the gentlemen wo would say, that Clothing o every description can be cleaned to look as well hu when first purchased. Gents having faded clothing will find it to their advantage to have it colored, as ti can be done without ripping. Ladies need not rip their dresses, except the skirt from the waist. „ , Call or send to our establishment,under the Pittston Gazette office, Main street, Pittston. Enter the from door and pass through the hall. Proprietors not rcsponsiblefor clothing after having been left for three weeks. D. M. ALEXANDER * SON. Pittston, Dec. 12,1867. TAPSCOTT BROTHERS A CO., 86 South Street, New York. Shortly after this band commenced operations word was conveyed to the leader of the Rangers that a valuable horse which had been stolen the night previous, could then be found on the premises of a man named Burt, locked up in a stable. Although Burt, heretofore had been looked upon as au honest man and an upright citizen, yet the Captain deemed it bis duty to at least examine his farm and learn the truth of falsity of the report. Manufacturers of Locomotive Frames, Crank Axles, Oir Axles, Piston Rods, Paddle Shafts, and all kinds of Marine Work, Heavy and Light Shafting, Tire Iron, and every dcf-eription of Hammered Iron, Kailwav Mpikes. Bolts and JSuta of all sites, in large or small quantities, always on hand. Blacksmiths' Work of every description promptly done. Cash paid fox Wrought Iron Scrap. Continue to innu« Passage Ticket*,available for twelve Months, from LONDON, LIVERPOOL, or QUEENSTOWN, ami DRAFTS, payable on demand, for any amount from £1 and upward.". MICHAEL W. MORRIS, Agent, Pittston Pa. TOEL DRENTON, " c PLAIN, ORNAMfcNJAL, Mar 12, '68—ly HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTER, Sitting on the benches, or grouped • upon the floor, or whirling in the dance, are the girls, varying in number from four to twenty, but averaging about ten. M e and broder Hauns and two udder togs vent a hunting next week: - we trive nine woodchuk into von stone heap, and wo kill ten olD de nine fore one got in. [6 june 67 Scales i w SCALES ! Main Street, MEAT MABKET. K. FISHEE, Agent for Bank, Dinmore & Co.'g Philadelphia Scale Woorks. PITTSTON PENN'A. Accordingly be summoned half a doxen of his Bangers to meet him at a apot not fkr from Burt's house, and before morning set out tor the same place himself. Daylight waa hardly diacernable in the east, and the haiy light of cou»t ing dawn had no' yet penetrated the bottom, where the suspi Dxs man resided,aa the Rangers charged wi the fearful mission of life or death, silently roached and surrounded the dwelling. Leav ; three of the band to guard the entrance. Cb japtain opened the door and found tho to a* horse, as had been stated, saiely "'filial i • e. PITTSTON MEAT MARKET. SEIBEL * FELDMAN, At the Pittston Meat Market, opposite the Bank, defire to inform cue public that they are as heretofore supplying their numerous customers with the beat of FRESH BEEF, PORK, MUTTON, LAMB, and all other seasonable meats. They are also dealing In BIDES 8HEEP SKIMS, and FURS, for wHich they will at all times pay the HIGHEST MARKET PRICES IN CASH, Kring them along. 8 k F. PittetOD, Nov. 1, i860—tf. All Scales repaired and adjusted by the above. H»y, Track or Mine Scales set. All carpeBter work done for the same in a workmanlike manner. Office at Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Dec." 13—6m. May still be found at his Old Stand, next to Dr. A. Kpapp's Drug Store, where he has a full uupply of These girls are not often comely to the fastidious eye. But to a sailor, just from a long cruise where nothing lovlier than his weather-beaten shipmates has for years been seen, they are not without attrsctions. 80 too, do certain landsmen, of a degraded type, pay homage to their strenuous charms. But a decent man, in the full jmssession and equipoise of his faculties, can only regard them with sorrow unspeakable, and pity too deep for tears. "Madame, your case is scrutury complaint," "Mercy! doctor what's that?" "It is the dropping of the nerves, tnadame. The nerves have fallen into the pisantum, the chest becomes uiorberous, and the head goes tisarizen!" "Ah! doctor, you have described my feelings exactly." PAPERS WALLPAPERS of ALL KINDSAND FRICE6 which he will sell at the lowest rate? at which they can be afforded. PAPER HANGINGS! JJOUSES TO RENT. PAINTING, PAPER-HANGING, GRAINING, GLAZING AND PICTURE FRAMING, AN IMMENSE STOCK OF WALL PAPERS, Two newley finished. comfort*b!c and comm. dious Dwellings on Willium Strott. Inquire of Pittston, June 3 68—3t M. REAP. done at short notice and on reasonable terms supply of A fu NEW AND ELEGANT STYLES A cocstrt editor protests against the la-ge salaries paid to the ballet dancers of tho bite Fawn troupe. He savB "it is not right that women who d# nothing but stand first on oue log and then on the other, should, between tLetwo make so much money." WINDOW SHADES.—a New and Splendid lot of the celebrated Rustic Window shades, a real gem in house furniture. Come and se j FOR PARLORS, IIALLS, ETC., Groceries and glass ware ■ Just recived, a nice article of all kinds of Crock • »ry find Glassware. For sale st greatly reduced pr «s at G. B. ROMM EL * CO., June 28,18*38 V/est Pittston, Pa. PAINTS, OILS, GLASS,PAINT-BRUSHES, AC The only girl we ever saw in a dunce house n whom wo could detect the vestige of comeliness or refinement, hsa been there but a'few hours, aud was reputed to be the da ugh- WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IIDWELL 4 BOURKE'S, and all other articles belonging to the trade eonstan: ly on hand. Weaimto please, and are willing to rely upon th work we have done in the past for recommendation. Pittston, April 25/67. J. B. What is the difference between a gill and .C night-cap ? One is born to wed, the other ii them at R, B. CUTLERS,_ ijpubt now remained of Burt's Wtteton, April Agent for Luzerne Co./Pa. Fourth and Market Strocts, Phlla, worn to bed 'Not £ lu:
Object Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, Volume 19 Number 24, August 13, 1868 |
Volume | 19 |
Issue | 24 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1868-08-13 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
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Original Format | newspaper |
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Language | English |
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Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, Volume 19 Number 24, August 13, 1868 |
Volume | 19 |
Issue | 24 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1868-08-13 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Identifier | PGZ_18680813_001.tif |
Language | English |
Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
Contact | For information on source and images, contact the West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 654-9847. Email: wplibrary@luzernelibraries.org |
Contributing Institution | West Pittston Public Library |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Full Text | iZ ~-^^gSBIB JOB PRINTING AND RLLINU. TERMS OF PUBLICATION The Uautt* Joume Ornca «mbraco» a Urnev*., ety of Jobbing Material, with one Uree Cvlinrf. TaylorSteam Press, two -mailer Steam lwfc !! m fT"" ""MiD'r UB to «»ped,tc *ork of every kuid.aml t» *muDJLrTl to be surpassed even in our large cities, ,nj a} u,° The l'[T»row Gi*»rt* i.« publish* every Tuo«siDAt morning by G. M R-ohart, « the Buildng," «e.t «ido of Mam Street, at».00 per annum. No postage Charged within the County, lermsof advertising as follows: . ... One Square, (10 Imes, or less,one month ortee*,»2, hree months, #5; months, *8 ; one year, $12. One-etghtbColumn,one mo., $5; three dim., $10j six months, $15; one year,520. Oue-«iuarter Column, one mo., $1115 three mos.,$l8 six months,$25; oneyear,»35. Oue-half Column, one mo., $18; three mo8., $30; six months, $50; one year, $70. One Column, one month, $30; three months, $40; six months,$70; one year, $120. 4 Particular attention paid to tl.e printing 0f H , ifectU, Pamphlets. Circulars, Show-Bills Lebpi' «SS RnleU and Bound Work of all kinds dono . to*. MM «J8tiTKat DEVOTED TO THE COAL INTERESTS, TOLITICS, LITERATURE, AGRICULTURE, AND GENERAL JNTELLIGENCE. J1"* Of and Constables' BlahkB tr her with License Application* and Bo id» NotL Deeds, Contract*, Time and Pay Roll. a. . * eonafNitly on hand. ' " WHOLE NO. 960. Auditors' and Administrators' Notices, $3 each. All Communications of limited or individual interest, SO conts per line. Notices of Marriages and Deaths, free; notices accompanying the same, 20 cts. per line. VOL. XIX.- NO. 24. PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1868. guilt, and with a stern determination to make such an example of him as would deter others from a like transaction, In the meantime, Burt had risen, and upon comitg to the door' Waseised by those in waiting, and demanding the reason was informed that a stolen animal wag found in hia stable, and that he waft Considered a thief. Muttering semething abba*"b». itnew it would come lo thU at leet,'' he quietly submitted to whatever his captors had: m store for him. A short consultation was held and it was re. solred to hang the criminal upon alarg« «ia tree that grew in the front of his own house, it being thought that inch an act would strike terror and dismay ih the rtinks of the harse thieve*. WHOLESALE GBOCEHS. DRY GOODS. BOOTS AND SHOES. ter of a former Lieutenant-Governor of a New England State. AH INDICTMENT. ATTORNEYS AT LAW. JJOOTS AND SHOES! The first time we entered John Allen's dancehouse, we found it in full blast. The hour waa eleven in the evening. There were thirteen girl* in the saloon, three musicians in the orchestra, and seven customers submitting to tha blandishments of an equal number of tha ballet-dressed syrens who prevaded the room. Oar party consisted of the polieemeK who accompanied us, three clergyne* on the lookout for the "elephant," Mr. Albert C. Arnold, of the Howard Mission, and the writer. CS. STARK, . attorney at law, riTTSTON, PENN'A PI EO. W. BRAINERD. & CO., V3T orocbrs, 103 Murray, near West Street, NEW YORK; (GEO. W. BRAIXERD, -J DAVID RELDEN, (ELISHA W. BAXTER. ALFRED BTERLT, JACOB RIEGEL. JOS1AH RIEOIL, TD. X. ALBRIGHT, BEAUTIFUL ZION The history of King Alcohol i« a history of shame and corruption, of cruelty and crime, of rage and ruin. He has taken the glow or health from ofl the cheek and placed there the reddish hue of the wine cup. He has taken the lustre from the eye and SAMUEL 0. 8C0TT, 8TEPHE5 R1EOEL. TACOB RIEGEL C& CO. tf (Late Riegel, A Fister,) mark McDonnell ■P7j—I Would respectfully E II I inform thB public that l) I he has opened at his Vh|_ Rnd han*ome varie,y LADIES'. MISSES' A CHILDREN'S SBOKS I of eterf description, style and quality, wVth an entire assortment of everything in. the booted shy* line, from the dainty slipper to the strong lumbering boot i. I wish to say to farmers particularly, who wish to buy (IUffy Voicis—Page 213.] Bounty, Back Pay, Pensions, and other Government Claims Collected. Offioo second door above Express Office. Aug. 10, *85. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF DRY GOODS, Beautiful Zion, built above, licautiful city that I love, Beautiful gates of pearly white, Beautiful temple, God its light; He who was slain on Calvary, Opens those pearly gates to me. No. 333 Market St. and 27 North Fourth St., April 30,'08. PHILADELPHIA J A. WISNER, , No. 1T3 Front Street, NEW YORK, DL. O'NEIL, , ATTORNEY AT LAW. PASSPORT PENSION AND CLAIM AGENT, made it dim and bloodshot. He has taken beauty and comliness from the face and left it ill shaped and badly bloated. He has taken the manly strength from the limbs and made them weak and tottering. WINES AND LIQUORS. Chosvs—Zion, Zion, lovely Zion, Beautiful Zion. city of our God. Beautiful crowns on every brow, Beautiful palms the conq'rors show, Beautiful robes the ransomed wear, Beautlfhl all who enter there; Thither 1 press with eager feet. There shall my rest be long and sweet. WILKE8-BARRE, PA. BONNELL ft ADAMS WHOLESALE GROCERS. Gb. smith, . IMPORTER OF BRANDIES, WINES, GINS, Ac., Ac., 191 West St., one Door above Duane 8t-, NEW YORK. June 25, '68—ly. The Wickedest Mu was in his glory. Things wete moving briskly. He gave us all a hearty welcome, ordered the orchestra to do their best and told the girls to "break our hearts." A vigorous Aavce followed after which the proprietor called out: C. X. waiOHT. B.C.UARMIWtOS. YXTRIGHT & HARRINGTON, VY ATTORNEYS AT LAW, HOTELS. Butler house, PITT8TON, PA. J. TREFFISON, Prop'r. BINGHAMTON BOOTS, that I keep a full supply at the best Cn«k* always on hand, and the !-•"« •' »«t:" L CHEAPEST IN TOWN—COME AND SEE FOR YOUKSELVES. • ; He haa taken the firmness and elasticity from the step and made it faltering and treacherous. Bart had asked half an hoar to prepare f«r his death, and the sun bad risen in a!l its golden majesty ere the fatal moment had arrived which would launch him into eternity. In rain hia grey headed father and mother pleadwtfor hi* life, with trembling tongues they tottered forth frtun the dwelling, and kneeling kysuppliant tuood to his apparently merpilesffeifAors. In wtfeoflfia in War« of ajony, and entreated them us hi:*b»uds lu spare bfej&fe.'fqf. each Ranger,, bai jeurTe»*t more or le* in person, and toey example absolutely necessary to ilv:-.-r ether?, and it seemed as though Burt must d.e. Then came a moment of dreadful silccc , that awfal stillness which precedes the launching of a fellow-creature into eternity—w(i;!e the three strong men held'the rope's end, gazed fixedly upon the Captain for the signal. It girea by raiting; the right arm; 2nd 'already the noeee was tightening around the doomed,' man't neck, when the wife of Burt ie;ucd forth from the house holding an infant, a little "more than a yea# old, ia her armt. ' " »a ' !1 WILKE8-BARRE, PA. Mar. 7,1861. S41yl Cbosos. Office on Main St, above Z. Bennett's Store. Will practice in Courts of Luierne County ana Mayor's Courts of Carbondale. Consultations in German and English. D. C. Harrington, Notary Public. Feb. 4* 1884. Apr.lS.18C5 FISH AND OYSTERS. Beautiful throne tor Christ our King, « Beautiful songs the angels sing, Beautiful rest—all wanderings cease, Beautiful home of perfect peace; There shall my eyes the Savior see; Ilaste to this heavenly home with me. Caoacs. American hotel, MAUCH CHUNK, PX* "Hartford, go up stair* and get my baby." lie has taken vitality from the blood and filled it with poison and the seeds of disease and of death. JOHN McKENNA, GENERAL PRODUCE, FISil AND OYSTER COMMISSION MERCHANT,No. 302 South Water, and 303 South Front 8t, PHILADELPHIA. For reference see J. 8. Hurlbut, Pitt«ton, Pa. fSept. 12, '67-6m. Being a practical shoemaker myself, aid employing none but Hartford turned out to be one of the girl*, who immediately disappeared, and soon returned bearing in her arms an undressed, sleepy child, wrapped in a shawl. This was the juvenile prodegy. His father took him in hia arms, with a glow of pride and affection ttpou hia face, and said : ROBERT KLOTZ April 2,1868. JODS W. REE*. trft* i-Ji'iiii mm —'1 |i jf., THE BEST OF WORKMEN, I can warrant entire satisfaction in the CUSTOM DEPARTMENT to all who wish a complete fit, and will fa** mfcTith PARTICULAR ATTENTION TAID TO RE, PAIRING. Call before purchasing, and remember the light place, ■ i r . ~ . vi Jenkins' Block, opposite Battle's Brick Bnlldfng. Main St, Pitteton, Pa. [Jan. M?68 lie has transformed this bodjr, fearfully and wonderfully outde, God's masterpiece of PHYSICIANS. T710REST HOUSE, J? Cor. Wyoming Are. and Spruce St., WE ARE COMING, BLESSED SAVIOR. T\R. WASHINGTON G. NUGENT, I 9 PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Offers hi* professional services to the citiiens of pttston and vicinity. Office 2d door north of the Bank. May 14,1888. tf mcchao i ciaia, .il|tCK a Vl J a, rtoirtrtotae, Blinkfeig mass of humanity - * SCRANTON, PA. REED * SCHOONMAKER, PaoraiiToas. [Goldik Csasxa—Page IT.] w ,fl" l«* U. G. ScaooRMAua. Dfp are coming, blessed Savior, We hear thy gentle voice, We would be thine forever, And in thy lore rejoice. Cno*cs—We are coming, 4c. "Now, gentlemen, yon are writers, philosophers, and preachers; bat I'll show yoa that my baby knows as m«ch as any of yoa. He's hell on reading, writing, praying and fighting." He has entered tbe brain, the temple oT thought, dethroned reason, and made it. reel with folly. S. 3. Ran. Oct. 4.1866.—1J r. m. BAiBb FR. BAIRD & CO., , Packers and Dealers in CAN, TUB, SPICED AND SHELL OYSTERS, B. r. COOLBACGH. ST. CHARLES HOTEL, Penn Avenue, SC ft ANTON, PA. ' CHAS. H. BRAINARD, Prop'r. The closest attenUon will be bestowed upon all guests, and their comfort will be the chief aim of the Proprietor. Scran ton, May 2,1867—ly DR. JOHN c. BECKER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, (routnLT or tcwkhassoci.) Office opposite the National Bank, PITT8TON, PA. Office hours—from 8 to 10 a. ro.., and 1 to 2 p. m. Evening, • to 8. Pittston. March 1,1866.—tf And without more ado, he stood the sleepy little feJVsw upon the floor and began to catechise him in ancient history, both aaered and profane, and then in modern history, geography the political history oi the United States, ect., ect., with a result that astonished us ail. Suddenly exclaimed: He has taken the beam of intelligence from out of the eye and exchanged it for the stupid stare of idiocy and dullness. No. 333 Sooth Front 8treet, PHILADELPHIA. lTCHES, CLOCKS, &C. We are coming, blessed Savior, Our Father's house we see— A glorious mansion ever For children young as we. By special arrangements with the Express Companies and Railroads, those who order may rely on a constant supply and prompt delivery. We beg a continuation of the favors of our ola friends and customers, and solicit the orders of dealers generally, promising every satistoction in our power to give. Send in your orders. 'jan.S- F. R. BAIRD A CO. JEWELRY STORE! REMOVAL! ?• O0T WM Invites the attention of the public to his choics eoection of Cbokus—We are coming, Ac. We are coming, blessed Savior, To crown our Jesus King, And the* with angels ever His praises we will sing. Caowrs—'We are coming, Ac. He has taken the impress of ennobled manhood from off the face and left the mark of sensuality and brutishness. CENTRAL HOTEL, UPPER PITTSTON "Cheater, give U» a song." lie has bribed the tongue to utter madness and cursing. DRS. CLARK & RICARDO, HOMOEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS AND BURGEONS, Have opened ft permanent Branch Office in PITTSTON, PA.. Office-opposite the Butler House, and adjoining the office of H. S. Mimcu* & Co. They respectfttlly offrr their professional services for Tuesdays and Fridays. [June 4,1867. WM. H. CORTRIGHT, Prop'r. The House has been thoroughly renovated and much improved, and the proprietor feels assured that he can make his guests comfartaMe in every way. His table will be supplied with the best of provindfer and his bar with the chocest of liquors. The pat-onage of the public is restftilly solicited. Pittston, June 6,'67-y And Chaster, for that it the chiidl name, gave us a song. He has taken cunning ii-om the hands and .urncd them ftorn deeds of usefulness to become instruments of brutality and murder. RICH JEWELRY, WATCHES, CLOCKS, SILVF. PLATED WARE, •: (grnttHl pfafeUamj. • Rushing forward, she Jell on her knees directly in front of tfceC24ptain, swi raising the child with arms outstretched towards him, she1 exclaimed, i a tones that would hate pierced » heart of steel— • "If you will not spare him for the sake of his grey haired sire, or (be wife of hiB boeom spare him in the name of God, for tbfc sake of his in font boy !" Another dead silence reigned iilic a pall over thospot; then, ss though inspired by heaven itself, the c|iild also stretcbal out its little arms towards its father, and exclaimed, in a roice beard by all, tbe single word, *'Father 1" ! "NTEW MILLINERY AND FANCY J.1 8 TO RE. The orchestra played a "break-down," and Chester danced it with a precision and vigor, his mother looking on with deUght. "Now, Chester, give us a break-down." GOLD PENS AND CASE8 AND OTHER FANCY GOODS, Having removed to the new brick "Somerset Building" on the east side of the ravine, he has the pleas ure of stating thakhis store is surpassed by none inthe county, for room and perfection m it* arrangement. A full assortment or the goods usually found to a first class establishment of this description, will be kept constantly on hand, and offtered at the most reasonable prices. Mr. Freeman is also sole agent In Pittston for J. E. Spencer A Co.'s celebrated ' SPECTACLES, SHADY SIDE OF METROPOLITAN He hag broken the ties of friendship and planted the seeds of enmity. Adjoining D. Lamb's Boot and Shoe Store. MRS. D. LAMB, having recently opened a desirable stock of Millinery and Fancy Goods, invites the attention of the ladles to the same. Her stock comprisesRESTAURANTS. THE WICKEDEST MAN IN NEW YORK. "Now, Chester, give us a prayor." lie has made the kind, indulgent father a brute, a tyrant, a murderer. And the child recited, first the Lord's Prayer, and then others in succession, mixed with which were such ribaldry and profanity on the father's part as cat us to the heart And here it was that we got a glimpse of the pre-eminent wickeduess of the man—wickedness to him unknown, and all the worse because of h:s unconsciousness of it; wickedness which is leading him to train up that idoliied boy in a way and in an atmosphere which will yet make him an object of loathing even to his own heart. -y^HYTE'S, BONNETS, RIBBONS. HATS, FLOWERS, Feathers, Laces, Hoods, Silks, Velvets, Doll Hats Hats for children, and a variety of other goods, all of which wilt be sold at reasonable rates. Millinery work of all kinds executed in the best and most approved manner Please call and examine our stock. BY OL1VKK PTER. He has transformed the loving mother into a very fiend of brutish incarnation. DENTISTS. He goes by the name of John Allen. He lives at 304 Water street. He keeps a dance house there. He is about ii years old. He is reputed to be worth $100,000, more or less, and is known to bo worth over $70,000. He has three brothers who are clergymen—two of them being P resbytcrians, and the other a Baptist—and is reported to have once been a minister of the Gospel himself. He is known formerly to have been a school teacher, and is a man of education and fine natural powers; was originally a good man; and is yet a "good fellow" in many respects. Were it not for his good qualities he never could have attained unto the bad eminence of being the Wickedcst Man in New York. MARKET STREET (opposite the jail) W1LKES-BABRE. Fish, 8teake, Chope, AC. Ac. Old and New Ale*, Wines, Liquors and Cigars of the choicest quality. July 30 1868—tf. He has made obedient and affectionate sons and daughters the breakers of hearts and the destroyers of homes. CS. BECK, M.D.—DENTIST , late of PHILADELPHIA.— Office,—Two doors above his mer residence, East side of Main St., above the '♦ublicSquare, Wilkes-Barre, Penn. JuJy 1#,186Q.—lv. Pittston) Oct. 18,1866.-tf SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES, which are superior to any other no# in use, and never foil to give full satitflMtion to those who use them JUST OPENED. MRS. C. A. LEE, He has stripped backs of their broadcloth and silk, and clothed them in tatters and TOHN McDOUGALL'S tl STAR SALOON, Main Street, Opposite Odd Fellows' Hall, PITTSTON, PA. BEVERAGES of all kinds and of the best quality. A choice lot of CONFECTIONARIES constantly on hand. Particular attention paid to the wants and comfort of all. July5,1886-1 w. MRS. McDOUGAL. RBPAIRING Sharkey A Stark's Building, first Door North of , Express Office, Is now ready for business with an entirely new and elegant stock of - Particular attention will be paid to repairing Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry of aU Kinds, and all work in trusted to him will be executed promptly and in the most workmanlike manner. C. W. FREEMAN. PiUstort, Apr. 30,1868. . . rags. A&d then, aa though despairing of success, huddled into its mother's bosom, and burst into a sobbing cry.' a JQR J. M BARRETT, DENTIST, For that dance-house child there seemi to be no spiritual hope. The sacred and the profane are so intermingled in his childish understanding that he will never be able to tell which is sacred and which is profane; and his nature being dogged and combative, he will grow up into the hightest possible type of wickedncss if he will grow up at all. Of the thousands of painful cases wherewith we have met in this city, that of little Chester Allen gives us about the keenest pang. He has taken luxuries ft om oft the table and compelled men to cry on account of famine, and beg for bread. Office at his residence on Franklin Bt. opDosite the Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., irhere he may hereafter be found at all hours. Dr. B. inserts Teeth on Gold amd Silver plate, fcc., and operates in all the branches of Dental Surgery* in the best manner. # \ deduction from usual charges sufficient to cover expenses, allowed to persons who corns from a distance. April 19 I860, ly. MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS, TRIMMINGS, NOTIONS. HOSIERY, KID, SILK AND ALL QUALITY OP GLOVES, HAMBURG AND NEEDLE WORKED EMBROIDERIES, VALENCIENNES LACES, EDGINGS AND INSERTINGS.It was more than the Bangers could StaDd, and after a short consultation, the roj.e wai taken from the criminal's neck, and the band 1*H the spot; and Bnrt became a reformed map through the powerful effects of this "Infaut's Appeal." WATCH AND He hrs stolen men's palaces and given Ihcm in their pi ice wretched hovels. JEWELRY STORE! He has taken away acres and given in return the Potter's field as a burial place in death. mEMPERANCE RESTAURANT. X JOHN BARNES I respectfully solicit a call from my friends and the public generally. I shall take pleasure in showing my goods at any time. JAMES SEARLE, Has just opened an EatiDg Honey in the Somerset Buiding, first door north of C W. Freeman's Jewelry Store, east side of Main street, Pittston, where he will be happy to supply the public with refreshments of all kinds. Tea, Coffee. Bread, Cakes, Pies, Ac., of our own baking and warranted good and pure. Meals, hot and cold, served at all hours, in the best manner. Ice Cream, Candies, Fruits, and a variety of the best and most palatable temperance beverages. A share of public patro«oge is solicited Apr. 23,'68. JOHN BABNhJi. STRAW WORK DONE ON SHORT NOTICE. April 23,1868— 3m. Take him for all in all, our Wickedest Man is a phenomenon. He reads the Bible to his datice-house girls, and his favorite papers are the New York observer and Independent. He takes tbeta regularly and reads them. We have repeatedly seen them lying on the counter of his bar-room, amid decanters and glasses, along with the daily Herald and tho Sun. We have also seen a dozen copies of theZillfe Wanderer's Friend at a time scattered aboui his place, for he takes an interest in mission work, and "goes in" generally for progress lor other people. The best bad is always the worst. D«c M. WILLIAMS, SURGEON DENTIST, MAIN STREET, PITTSTON, PA. CORNER OF MAIN AND WILLIAM 8TS. Next Door to the Post Office, He has filled our streets and highways with violence and unlawfulness. THE FORCE OF IMAGINATION. PITTSTON, PA. Has for sale a large and splendid assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SPECTACLES, FANCY GOODS, He has complicated our laws and filled CDur Late one evening, a couple of Irishmen stopped at a country inn and asked for lodgings.— The porter escorted them to the door of their room; but just as the travelers entered it, the candle waa extinguished by the wind from tho door as it closed behind them. The porter had already returned to the bar-room, and, after vainly groping on the mantel-piece in search of matches, the travelers resolved to go bed in the dark. In the middle of the night one of them awoke, and, after shaking his comrade to arouse him,aeidr " 1 '»«• ' I'm as wake as a vaccinated kitten f»r the want of air. Get up and open tho window. Tho room is as close as a paten t coffi n, and I'll die if you don't give me air!" Among the many improvements recently introduced in his practice, ha regards none of more importance than his method of EXTRACTING TEETH WITHOUT PAIN, which he is doing successfully everyday, by the use of INSURANCE, After the infant phenomena had been sent back to bed, his father asked our party if we wouldn't "mix in"and have a dance with the TXTYOMING INSURANCE CO., TT wilkes-barre, penna. Capital and Surplus, courts. He has filled to overflowing our bouses of correction and penitentiaries. He has peopled with bis multitudes our poor houses. girls $150,000 POCKET CUTLERY, "It'll do you good," said he, "to trip it a little on the light fantastic. Besides, I like to do the fair thing by distinguished visitors. I'm fond of literary people, and especially of clergymen. I've three bro's myself who adron the sacred calling; and grit and grace run through our family like the Tigris and the Jordan through the Holy Land. Go in, gentlemen; the girls shan't hurt you. I'll watch over you like a heu over her chickens, and you shall leave my premises as virtuous as—you came in! Ha, he! Come, what shall it be !" DIRECTORS: L. D. SHOEMAKER, STEPHEN BOLLES, CHAS. DORRANCE, SILVER AND FLATED WARE, NITROUS OXIDE GAS UNION BREWERY. WM. S. ROSS, SAM'L WADHAMS, 0. COLLINS, STEWART PIERCE, G. M. HARDING, A. MORSE, And a variety of articles usually kept in that line of trade. He has straightoned us for enlarging our insane asylums. It is perfectly safe and very pleaeantto inhale. Its results have been entirely satisfactory i^e'- "itaww ™?th J. W. MILLER,adjoining the Cash Store ol Chas. Law & Co. Pittston, May 1st 1864. Rand, howell & king, [Successors to Smith Beos..] CELEBRATED XX AND XXXX ALES, UNRIVALED CREAM ALES, Manufactured from THE BEST OF MALT AND HOPS. Families can be supplied with a Pure Healthy and Nutritious bererape. XX AND XXXX PORTER, MINERAL WATER, SODA WATER, SARSAPARILLA, 4c. BOTTLED ALE AND PORTER. UNION BREWERY, Plttston, Pa. CHAS. A. MINER, THOS. FORD, I have selected my goods from the best manufacturers and dealers in the country, and have taken special pains to procure the latest styles. Am also Agent for MORTON'S CELEBRATED GOLD PEN. Watch, Clock, and Jewelry repairing done promptly by the best of practical workmen. He has destroyed the Divine command and has incited the hand of the father against the sou »s well as the mother against the daughter. —— ! JOHN REICHARD. This Wickedest Man is the only entity appertaining to the shady side of New York life which we have been unable to fathom, analyze ud account for. But he is too muob for us. JVhy a human being of his education, natural tastes, force of character, and wealth, should continue to live in a Water street dance house, and bring up his children in a soul-destroying atmosphere of sin and degradation, is more than we can comprehend. * WM. S. ROSS, President, L. D. SHOEMAKER, V. President. R. C. Smith, Secretary, TH08. FORD, Agent, Pittelon, Pa. Give me a call and MISCELLANEOUS. May ICth, '67. Pittston, May 2, 'G7 AMES SEARLE, All this is but a tithe of the evils this powerful monarch is scattering among his subjects and yet bis sway is becoming each day more and more tyranical and degrading. J J. MEREIAM'S STUDIO, PITTSTON FIRE AND LIFE INsurance AGENCY. REPRESENTS THE FOLLOWING FIRST-CLASS STOVES AND TINWARE. On being assured that we world not " trip it on the light fantastic," he asked us if we (that is our party) would not lavor the girls with a song, whereupon Mr. Arnold suggested that we all should sing together, and asked* the girls what they would like best. Several of them immediately responded in favor of « There is Rest for the Weary." Terrence arose, groped around the room for a few minute*, and then said : At Miller's Photograph Booms. CABINET AND LIFE-SIZE P0ETEAIT8 Painted in Oil Colors. Also copies made from Daguerre otypes, Ambrotypes or Card Pictures any sise desired, a in Oil or HtUr CMoti rr rt-louckcd wit* Indi* Ink. Pittston, Sept. 6,1S6«.—ly SO. LISTER, , , [Successor to L. G. Damast,] "I'Te found the window, but bad luck to m« if I can budge it. I can't mure it aither uiD or down." COMPANIES: North America, Phil'a, capital t surplus. Enterprise, •" " * Manhattan, New York, " North American," " " Iiorlllard, " Corn Exchange, " " " FarrwsVYork, Penn'a, " " Hartford Fire Ins. Co., " " ' Phoenix Hartford, " " . Travelers Life 4 Acciden- We appeal to an enlightened and cbrist&in people, how long shall it be, till the' thousands of both sexes shall awaken to their dangerous and terrible condition. IIow long will the slaves of this wicked King continue willing subjects at the price of their soul's damnation f March 28,'07-tf.] 11,763,267 1,052,128 758,057 1,436,640 601,096 640,000 1,788,163 1,103,467 Manufacturer uf For this Wickedest Man loves his children. His'little five-year-old is tho apple of his eye, the core of hi* heart, and the chief object of hi* worship. He never misses an opportunity to sound the child's praises and show off his accomplishments. And, all things oonsidered, the little fellow is truly a wonder. lie is crammed full of information on all msnner of topics, and is ever ready to respond to his doting father's attempts to make his smartness visible to the naked eye. :i •«: BERWICK MILLS. TIN, &IIKET-IRON ANB COPPER WARE, . : ! . »i _ • =•••• : and Dealer in "Then knock a couple of panes out wid yer shoe, and we'JJ paj for them in the morning," ■aid the sick man. Terrence did as directed. After two orasbes were heard by the man in bed he secmep to recover , for he remarked: Oh, that fresh air is invigorating. I feel better already. Out wid a couple more panes.— Glass is chape, and the landlord won't be angry whin we're wiltin' to pay for tiiim." Terrence's stout brogans soon shattered the few remaining panes, and the weak man recovered his exhausted strength so soon thereafter that ln ten minifies more he was enjoying.his slumbers, undisturbed by the snores of his companion, who had also expressed himself refresh ed by the current of fresh air admitted through the broken glass. " TUTRS. E. J. BRIDGE, 1YJL msuTiCTBxxm or HAIR JEWELRY OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Jewelry Braided and Mounted at short notice. Also Curls, Switches, &c„ of all sixeH, SILK A3TO RAISED EMBROIDERY, CROCHETING. Birds put up in the neatest and best manner. Residence on the south side of Exeter street, near he Railroad, in West Pittston. [Dec. 19, 67. Berwick mills. PETER M. TRAUGH, Calls the attention of the nubile to his facilities r the manufacture of a superior article of STOVE8 OF ALL KINDS,-HBATBRS* HOLLOW-WARE. HARDWARE, " Do you know that f" one of the clergymen asked. tal Insurance Co., Hartford Live Stock In- 741,337 CUTLERY, PLOWS AND CASTINGS FOR PLOWS, Reader, you as well as I have a fearful responsibility resting upon us. 'Do we do our duty in attempting to stav the evil and damning influence of the worm of the still. ' ! ? FLOUR AND CHOP of evert description. The above articles are kept constantly on hand, and will be sold at the most reasonable prices. He also has a aurance Co, 178,929 Having superior facilities for the Stove trade, the public are requested to bear in mind that he can and will furuish Stoves of all patterns both for Heating and Cooking, at the most advantageous rates to the buyer. HEATERS. Ac., it., " Yes," answered at least half-a-dozen of th« Particular attention paid to Combined Life and Accident Insurance in Travelers of Hartford. Please call for circulars and information. girls, " Where did you learn it?" asked another oj the clergymen. LARGE AND EXTENSIVE TANNERY, n connection with the Mills, at whioh he is aonstant y engaged in the manufacture of all kinds of Leather. The highest market prices will be paid tor Grain and Hides. A continuance of the public patranage ie respectfully solicited. P. M. TRAUGH. Berwick, Jan. 9,1868-ly MICHAEL REAP, Local Agent, . ; Pittston, Pa. THOMPSON DERR A BRO., Special Agents, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Also, Agents for the Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York, with (20,000,000 Cash Assetts, the best and most reliable Life Insurance in the United States. We have never visited the Wickedest Han's dance-house without having our attention called afresh to his little son's abilities, except once, when he took us round to the school which the child attends, to let us see that he ranks with the best, and is a favorite with his teacher. This was on the 28th day of May last, at about a quarter to 13 in the day time, when we went to 304 Water street to tell Mr. Allen that the fatal time had come for serving him up in a magazine article. "At Sabbath school was the reply." This is a grave ahd important matter, and oue which demands the seiious attention of us all. It is an uudeuiable fact tbe domains of King Alcohol are being extended and enlarged year after year. His subjects are becoming as numerous a* the sand at the sea- IVyfcDOUGALL'S 1VA CENTRAL BOOK AND MUSIC STORE, Opposite Cooper's Hall, Keeps constantly on hand a good assortment ol Books, Music, nnd Stationery of all kinds. SLATES, PENCILS, PAPER, SCHOOL BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS, MEMORANDUMS, Ac. The business will receive careful attention and every addition will be promptly made to the stock which the wants of the community may call for. The patronge of the public is respectfully solicited. Pittsaon, April 18,1887. To the furnishing and setting oi Heaters, he will give (special aud'earoful attention. . We all looked at one another. Here was a revelation. Those girls had been brought up to attend 8abbath scdool! Perhaps they were the daughters of Christian parents! Bat we bad not time to pursue this speculation, lor the girls began to sing— JOBBING OF ALL KINDS in his line solicited, and which will bo done with promptness and care. CARBIAQgfe, WAGONS, Ac. Life, fire and accidental INSURANCE AGENCY. TIN BOOKS AND GUTTERS /CARRIAGE AND WAGON MAK\J ING, AND Office in Stark's new Building, opposite Penn'a. Coal Ca'a Office, I: PITTSTON, PFNNA. L. A H. C. DEWEY, Agents, will be made of the best tin, or any other metal desired, and warranted. " In the Christian's home in Glory, There is a land of rest; And my Savior's gone before me. To fulfill my soul's request." shore. BLACKSMITHING. THE Undersigned is now prepared at his Shop In West Pittston, to do a general business, i» BLACKSMITHING, and the manufactare of WAGONS, CARRIAGES AND BUGGIES Having been particular to secure the best of Wagon and Carriage Makers, as weil as Blacksmiths, he feels no hesitation in assuring the public that the work made at his shop will compare favorably with the best in Northern Pennsylvania. PAINTING AND TRIMMING! CISTERN AND WEUfiPyMPS, LEAD PIPE, , constantly on hand, and will be gold and aet to order. A share of public patronage is respectfully solicited. S.1 G. LISTER, Next Door Sooth of First National Bank. Pitts ton, Mar 26, '68 "But bow can this growing evil be remedied T" we hear one weak bat earnest cold water recruit ask. By rallying our forces under the banner of total ufotenanee, and charging the enemy's strong-hold. Considerable time elapsed," and at length the travelers awoke. For thirty minutes th'cy Jay converging, wondering whr thev eoufd not sleep. WASHINGTON LIFE INSURANCE CO., OF 98 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. W. A. BREWER, JrM Secretary. CYRUS CURTIS, President. Assets and Cash Capital over $1,000,000 00 Proportion ofAssetB to Liabilities among the very highest. f The entite profit divided among the Policy holders. Dividend annually and applied on payment of premium.Dividends once declared are never forfeited, but may be paid to the policy holder in cash—used in diminution of future premiums or added to the policy at the option of the holder. All policies nonforfeitable after the payment of the second annual premium. FIRE For, be it known to tho reader we have bad our pen couched at John Allen for nearly two years, la the year 1865, the Sabbath after President Lincoln was assassinated, we began an exploration and subsoiling of New York city, as to its crime, poverty,want, woe, wretchedness and degradation, which we have pursued ever since, as other engagements would permit Caoaus—" There is rest for tho weary, There is rest for you. On the other side of Jordan, In the sweet fields of Eden, Where the Tree of Life is blooming. Thore is rest for you," "Surely it must be near mornin', fori do&'t feel a bit aleepy,!' said Terronce. PAINTING. But perhaps you think this is easier said han done. We appeal to the Order of Qood Templars, to go to work in earnest. Expel hose of your members who hare joined your ■anks only to hide their "midnight revelries," hey have stolen the lirery of heaven to serve the devil in. Onoe rid of these drones, the "hive" will be in better working order. The dram-drinker is in a fearful predicament, and and the rescue and salvation of his soul is a work of mercy in which all should cheerfully' assist. " Mornin'!" echoed the other. " By the morthial, bat it appears to. me that it's perpetual night in this part iv the world." pAINTING & PAPER HANGING TXTISNfiR & STRONG, V T *ANcrACTCiuas Of STEAM ENGINES, BOILERS, CRACKERS, SHAFTING, DRtJIS, MINE-PUMPS, AND • Mining Machinery generally. For this department also, he has ascientific workman of ample experience in the best shops in the state. With the facilities and workmen with whish my establshment is now furnished, there is nothing to prevent my being able to produce as neatly and well-made a wagon of any kind as can be made in Northern Pennsylvania. Those in need of anything in my line, are requested to call and give me a trial, and satisfaction In every particular will be guaranteed, JOSEPH KlA)T2. Wast Pittston, May 31,186# And oh, with what fervor and pathos they sang—especially the chours—which, at th« end of each verse, they sang three times over, soma of them, at last, weeping as thay sang. What girlish memories those sweet, simple strains evoked! Memories, perhaps, of once happy homes, and affectionate Sabbath school teachers, and beloved companions, so sweetly contrasting with their dance-house condition. And so those soul weary creatures lingered fondly upon and repeated over and over again the lines : • Ip a few moments more they heard a knock at the door, and the travelers asked what was wanted. ESTABLISHMENT! "SOMERSET BUILDINGS," MAIN STREET, " It's twelve o'clock!" answered the porter, opening the door and entering the room with a candle is his band. "Aren't ye going to get up at all?" "Only twelve o'clock!" exclaimed Terrence" Why, I thought it must be at least five. What dy'e mean by rousing us in the middle iv the night! Do the people in these parts get up at midnight!" " No but they get up at breakfast time." " Why didn't wait until breakfast time before ye disturb us?" " Because it's hours after breakfast time now in (act it's just the dinner hour ?" " Get out, or I'll throw me hrogue at ye. What a barefaced liar ye must be to say it's dinner time before its daylight! The candle iu yer hand makes a liar out of ye !" « Ha! ha! hal* and the porter chuckled with the exuberance of delight. "No wonder ye thinks it iBn't daylight, for there'B no window in this room to let in the light." " Thin what did I brake last night?" Terrence asked, looking around the room in astonishment. His eyes at last alighte l on the book case, the glass door of which presented a dilapidated appearance. " Be the powers, Jerry," ho , added, addressing his comrade," whin I thought I was smash in' thd windy, I was only breakin' the glass in the book case. But it did ye a power iv good, Jerry, for he sed that ye felt the fresh air revivin yeP' NOW READY AND FOR SALE CHEAP. - piTTSTOjr; Of course, it was not long before we found out John Allen. We at once recognized his genius for wickedness, and made him an especial study. But, as we have said, he baffled us. We have told him so, and have frequently ssked him to help us out of our dilemma, but be always cornea short of the complete thing. Two new Engines, Two " One " 80 Horse Power. 40 " " 30 " Niagaria ofNew York Cash Capital, International of N. Y. " " Lycoming, Assets, $1,000,000 00 1,000,000 00 3,000,000 00 The'undersigned will open a One Pittston. Nov. 21, 1867. Z5 f "VTEW WAGON SHOP. J_N AMOS STROH ACCIDENTAL. NEW PAINTING ESTABLISHMENT on the first of April, iu the south basement of the "Somerset Buildings,"'two doors below the Penn'a Coal Oo.'s office, where they will be happy to meet their friends, and secure at shore of thsir patronage. They intend, in all their engagements, to be lair and faithful. They wiH keep on hand 1 PAINTS, OILS, WALL PAPFRS, &c., which wiil be supplied to their customers on as fair terms as they can bo obtained anywhere else. TAINTING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES BY F,X- THE TRAVELER'S INSURANCE CO., OF HARTFORD, CONN. BAKERIES. Desires to inform his old customers and the public in general that he has fitted np a commodious and convenient shop for the making and painting of Capital.... . $500,000 00 BRANDENBURG'S BAKERY New Brick, opposite Big Basin, Insures against all accidents. Policies written from one day to five years at this office, at low rates of premium, paying ample compensation for total disability and the whole amount insured in case of fatal accident. L. A H. C. D. Feb. 7,1868—ly We think we know why this Wickedest Man persists in living ia his Water street den—that we have, in fact, penetrated his secret; but as we are not absolutely certain as to the match, we will not set our suspicion down in print lest we should do him injustice. Wo have now presented the indictment and we ask our readers to sit as thejury on it, and to their vcrdict we will freely acquiesce. We trust, however, that the verdict will be the banishment of this unnatural tyrant. If a greater punishment is awarded him by our intelligent readers we will be better pleasod. —Exchange. WAGONS OF ALL KINDS, opposite the Catholic ohnrch, on WILLIAM STREET in Pittston. The experience he has had in his business, and the extent to which his work Is known in this section, warrants the assurance on his part, that he will have the pleasure of again serving many who have heretofore favored him with their work. He pledges himself to use the best of wood, and to do the painting in the most durable and approved manner. The Iron work to his wagons is done by Wm. Stroh, who is well known as one of the BE8T WORKMEN in this section. The public are invited to call and take a look at our work, painting shop, and work shop. Respectfully. May 21, '68-tf AMOS STROH. On the other side of Jordan, In the Bweet fields of Eden', Where the Tree of Life is blooming, There is rest for me. PITT8T0N, PA. THE STAFF OF LIFE is good Bread, and I would respectfully inform the citisens of Pittston and vicinity, that I always keep the genuine article on hand far sale, with all kindso MISCELLANEOUS. Since that occasion we have repontedlv visited the abode oi the Wickedest Man in New York, for the purpose of " studying hiin up," and of tryingCto hit upon some means of indue* ing him to abandon his course of life, and of saving his boy . For, in truth, we not only feel sn interest in, but also rather like him, wicked as he is. And so does nearly everbody whom we have taken to see him ; and we hava taken scorcs—most of them clergymen. CRACKERS, PIES, CAKES, Ac., Ac. Families and Parties supplied with everything in his line, on ahort notice, and on reasonable terms. We have said that our Wickedest Man is a phenomenon. We meant this in its application to the deepest springs of his character; but it is also, and perhaps equally applicable to the external manifestations ot those deepest springs. H. JONES' • PERIBNCED WORKMEN. .. Please give us a call. Pittston, Mar 12, '68 J. MAYO A CO. My establishment is now in my new brick building opposite the big basin, on Main it. FRANK BRANDENBURG. CENTRAL GREEN GROCERY, AND GENERAL PROVISION 8TORE! JJEMOVAL J Has the reader any notion of a Water street dance-bouse 7 Concretely stated, it is a breathing hole of bell—a trap door of the bottomless pit You step from the street into a bar-room, wherein lousy loafers lurk, and which is in gome cases on a level with the sidewalk, and in others far below it; and there yon are in the general midst of things, if it happens to be a dance-bouse of the very lowest class. But usually there is a "saloon" in the roar of the barroom.A THRILLING SKETCH. Pittston, March 1,1883, DYE WOBKS. Supplies all seasonable fruits and vegetables at the earliest possible moment, (Tom the Southern and eastern market. Fresh Fish, Lobsters, Clams, and every thing else in his line. Families are reminded that at Jones' is the place to buy, because he does a large business and nis goods are constantly fresh. Goods delivered in any part of town. W. H. J. Jnne 18,'68—3m. PAINTS, WALL PAPER, GLASS. In the year 1S3S, the inhabitants living in a district borbering on Rock river, in the northern portion of the State of Illinois, were mnch incensed by the depredations of a band of horse thieves who infested that part of the country. Every exertion had been made to discover tbe men eD'aged in the nefarous business, but hitherto,in vain, and valuable animals were stolen, acd lost to their owners, in defiance of tbe utmost vigilance and care. Nmr B^ERY. The would respectfully announce to the pablic that he has opened Dyeing establishment! D. M. ALEXANDER 4 SON, The nndersifrned having removed to the newhuit*- IDK olil Reap, just below the ravine, (west side), hag enlarged facilities for business and an entirely new stock of But all our efforts to get any vital hold upon him have been in vain. He is always ready to let the girls have a spiritual sing; will even permit a little exhortation to tbem in his dancing saloon; and is free with his Observer and Independent. But ho keeps on his way with unyield- AMERICAN DYERS, (Formerly of New York City,) AN EXTENSIVE BAKERY IN PITTSTON adjoining the Butler House, where he will he prepared at all times to supply families and parties with Bread Biscuit, Cakes and Pies, of ail kind, on short notice. From an extensive experience in the bakery business they feel no hesitation in saying that he will be able to satisfy all as to the quality ofJBread Ac,, which he offers. A share of patronage is respectfully solicited. L. ELTERICH. Take great pleasure in announcing to the citizen? of Pittston and surrounding country, that th*y located in Pittston for the purpose of carrying on the WALL PAPERS, WINDOW SHADES, QAMUEL J. BARBER, y KEYSTONE MARBLE YARD, PICTURE FRAMING AND PICTURES, DYEING AND SCOURING BUSINESS, in all its various branches. The senior hnving had many years experience in the business, they natter themselves that they can give perfect satisfaction to all who may favor them with their custom. The public are invited to call at our establishment and examine our work for themselves. There is no necessity for sending goods to foreign dyers especially when you nan be suited at home. Fabrics of every description and shade restored to their original color, or any of the brilliant hues of the rainbow. ing pertinacity, Sculptor, and Dealer in LOOKING GLASSES, On one occasion a party of us suggested that he should let us hold a prayer meeting in his saloon. After a little reflection he replied : FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC MARBLE, Tomb Stones, Mantels, Window Caps and Sills. and all other goods pertaining to the trade. A full Passing out of the bar-room by a door opening in a partition across its rear, you enter the dancing saloon, which varies in size from fifteen square to a room twenty-five by fifty feet in extent. Along the wall of this room a bench extends, usually on three sides. In the farther end of the room is an orchestra, proportioned in numbers and skill to the prosperity of the establishment. The number of musicians is sometimes as high as six, but the average is not more than three. In one of the rear corners of the saloon is a small bar. There the girls can drink with tbeir-victims witbout exposing their fascinations to the unthriftful gaze of a non-paying and censorious outsiue public. During such a state of affairs, the citiaens residing in the region of the thieves became thoroughly excited, and were wound up in anch a pit ot indignation, that a body of men were formed styled Rangers, whoso explicit duty was to expunge "the district of all suspicions characters, and endeavor to put a stop to their depredations.Stock of Pittston July 6th, 1885. Opposite the Bank, PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, Cfcc "Well, no, gentlemen; I can't go that. Ton know that every man must have regard for bis profession and the opinion of his neighbors. What with my Observer and Independent, and you fellows coming hero and singing camp meeting hymns, I am already looked upon in the neighborhood as being rather loose and unsound ; and if, a top of all that, I should let you hold a prayer meeting here, I should lose what little character I've got left.—Packard's Monthly. Bctteb in Doo Days.—A correspondent of the Peterborough Trantcripi gives the following directions for making good butter in hot weatbei- PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO., PA. constantly on hand, and FORGE AND SPIKE WOBKS. We would Ray to the ladies having Shawls of any description, Woolen, Silk or Brocha, that they can have them PASSAGE TO AND FROM GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND, By Steamship and Sailing Packet, by WEEKLY LINES, at Reduced Rates. rAINTING, TAPER HANGING, GLAZING, "C'AGLE FORGE AND RAILROAD i-i SPIKE WORKS. AND GRAINING, CLEANED OR COLORED In all its branches done by experienced workmen, at short notice and at the very lowest prices. The public are requested to call and examine our stock, and test our ability to give satisfaction. B, SHARKEY Pittston; April ao'es. " After the cream baa been churned five minutes, or just as it begins to 'break,' as it is called, throw into the churn a piece of ice as big as a pint bowl, churn steadly till the little lumps of butter are all brought together in a hard, 6olid mass, then take it from the churn and work it over quickly, the first time adding what salt is necessary, and then set upon the cellar bottom with a small p'.eco of ice upon it. Early the next morning give it a thorough working over, getting out all the buttermilk and the salt evenly mixed, and you will have good hard butter every time. We have tried it, and know from experience that butter can be made to good advantage through the dog days, or any days during the warm weather.'' WILLIAM HUNT A SONS, PITTSTON, PA. to appear as good as new. Also Dresses and Cloaks of every description, which have been soiled or faded by wear, can be restored to their former color, or any shade desired. To the gentlemen wo would say, that Clothing o every description can be cleaned to look as well hu when first purchased. Gents having faded clothing will find it to their advantage to have it colored, as ti can be done without ripping. Ladies need not rip their dresses, except the skirt from the waist. „ , Call or send to our establishment,under the Pittston Gazette office, Main street, Pittston. Enter the from door and pass through the hall. Proprietors not rcsponsiblefor clothing after having been left for three weeks. D. M. ALEXANDER * SON. Pittston, Dec. 12,1867. TAPSCOTT BROTHERS A CO., 86 South Street, New York. Shortly after this band commenced operations word was conveyed to the leader of the Rangers that a valuable horse which had been stolen the night previous, could then be found on the premises of a man named Burt, locked up in a stable. Although Burt, heretofore had been looked upon as au honest man and an upright citizen, yet the Captain deemed it bis duty to at least examine his farm and learn the truth of falsity of the report. Manufacturers of Locomotive Frames, Crank Axles, Oir Axles, Piston Rods, Paddle Shafts, and all kinds of Marine Work, Heavy and Light Shafting, Tire Iron, and every dcf-eription of Hammered Iron, Kailwav Mpikes. Bolts and JSuta of all sites, in large or small quantities, always on hand. Blacksmiths' Work of every description promptly done. Cash paid fox Wrought Iron Scrap. Continue to innu« Passage Ticket*,available for twelve Months, from LONDON, LIVERPOOL, or QUEENSTOWN, ami DRAFTS, payable on demand, for any amount from £1 and upward.". MICHAEL W. MORRIS, Agent, Pittston Pa. TOEL DRENTON, " c PLAIN, ORNAMfcNJAL, Mar 12, '68—ly HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTER, Sitting on the benches, or grouped • upon the floor, or whirling in the dance, are the girls, varying in number from four to twenty, but averaging about ten. M e and broder Hauns and two udder togs vent a hunting next week: - we trive nine woodchuk into von stone heap, and wo kill ten olD de nine fore one got in. [6 june 67 Scales i w SCALES ! Main Street, MEAT MABKET. K. FISHEE, Agent for Bank, Dinmore & Co.'g Philadelphia Scale Woorks. PITTSTON PENN'A. Accordingly be summoned half a doxen of his Bangers to meet him at a apot not fkr from Burt's house, and before morning set out tor the same place himself. Daylight waa hardly diacernable in the east, and the haiy light of cou»t ing dawn had no' yet penetrated the bottom, where the suspi Dxs man resided,aa the Rangers charged wi the fearful mission of life or death, silently roached and surrounded the dwelling. Leav ; three of the band to guard the entrance. Cb japtain opened the door and found tho to a* horse, as had been stated, saiely "'filial i • e. PITTSTON MEAT MARKET. SEIBEL * FELDMAN, At the Pittston Meat Market, opposite the Bank, defire to inform cue public that they are as heretofore supplying their numerous customers with the beat of FRESH BEEF, PORK, MUTTON, LAMB, and all other seasonable meats. They are also dealing In BIDES 8HEEP SKIMS, and FURS, for wHich they will at all times pay the HIGHEST MARKET PRICES IN CASH, Kring them along. 8 k F. PittetOD, Nov. 1, i860—tf. All Scales repaired and adjusted by the above. H»y, Track or Mine Scales set. All carpeBter work done for the same in a workmanlike manner. Office at Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Dec." 13—6m. May still be found at his Old Stand, next to Dr. A. Kpapp's Drug Store, where he has a full uupply of These girls are not often comely to the fastidious eye. But to a sailor, just from a long cruise where nothing lovlier than his weather-beaten shipmates has for years been seen, they are not without attrsctions. 80 too, do certain landsmen, of a degraded type, pay homage to their strenuous charms. But a decent man, in the full jmssession and equipoise of his faculties, can only regard them with sorrow unspeakable, and pity too deep for tears. "Madame, your case is scrutury complaint," "Mercy! doctor what's that?" "It is the dropping of the nerves, tnadame. The nerves have fallen into the pisantum, the chest becomes uiorberous, and the head goes tisarizen!" "Ah! doctor, you have described my feelings exactly." PAPERS WALLPAPERS of ALL KINDSAND FRICE6 which he will sell at the lowest rate? at which they can be afforded. PAPER HANGINGS! JJOUSES TO RENT. PAINTING, PAPER-HANGING, GRAINING, GLAZING AND PICTURE FRAMING, AN IMMENSE STOCK OF WALL PAPERS, Two newley finished. comfort*b!c and comm. dious Dwellings on Willium Strott. Inquire of Pittston, June 3 68—3t M. REAP. done at short notice and on reasonable terms supply of A fu NEW AND ELEGANT STYLES A cocstrt editor protests against the la-ge salaries paid to the ballet dancers of tho bite Fawn troupe. He savB "it is not right that women who d# nothing but stand first on oue log and then on the other, should, between tLetwo make so much money." WINDOW SHADES.—a New and Splendid lot of the celebrated Rustic Window shades, a real gem in house furniture. Come and se j FOR PARLORS, IIALLS, ETC., Groceries and glass ware ■ Just recived, a nice article of all kinds of Crock • »ry find Glassware. For sale st greatly reduced pr «s at G. B. ROMM EL * CO., June 28,18*38 V/est Pittston, Pa. PAINTS, OILS, GLASS,PAINT-BRUSHES, AC The only girl we ever saw in a dunce house n whom wo could detect the vestige of comeliness or refinement, hsa been there but a'few hours, aud was reputed to be the da ugh- WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IIDWELL 4 BOURKE'S, and all other articles belonging to the trade eonstan: ly on hand. Weaimto please, and are willing to rely upon th work we have done in the past for recommendation. Pittston, April 25/67. J. B. What is the difference between a gill and .C night-cap ? One is born to wed, the other ii them at R, B. CUTLERS,_ ijpubt now remained of Burt's Wtteton, April Agent for Luzerne Co./Pa. Fourth and Market Strocts, Phlla, worn to bed 'Not £ lu: |
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