Pittston Gazette

              JOB PRINTING AND RULING. TERMS OF P I' 11LIC AT ION • ffiS 2 : MflM t 'Urge varie" or Steam Pr.Y. , ' W1^itle L"gf Cylinder Taynd I*n Han i V smBller Steim Power Preneet roric of every kind'^SdChU!' enabIinS u« to **Pediie o be i **ecule It inanmnaer not MPMMd «C«" iD "C«■ large cuie-.and allow ihed every Thursday Building, less, $2 rates. s) or 1 mont if-M» plml!hUi"'",ci^*,|d 10 lui prinu°8 M»n one nv $10; n, one mo., $10; throe inos., $18 $1S; three mos„$30; six ths, $"'0; one year, $70 nonth, $30; three months, $40 DEVOTED TO THE COAL INTERESTS, POLITICS, NEWS, LITERATURE, AGRICULTURE, AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE. A full line of Juries' and Constable.' Blanks together with License Application!! and Bond. Notes Deeds, Contracts, Time and Pay Rolls, Ac 4c' constantly on hand. ' ** and Administrators' Notices, $3 each. All i or individual interest, 20 VOL. XX.—NO. I. PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1869. WHOLE NO. 989. Notl s of Marriages and Deaths, Ds accompanying the same,20 cts.- per line feet were almoit bare. I recognised one of them instantly as the Crouching Wolf, a desperate being who hung alternately around the skirts of settlements, begging for rum, or getting it in barter for the furs of wild animals, Just a year previous to this he had visited me for the purpose of procuring the 'fire water"; I had refused him, and he laft me with the vow of future vengeance. WHOLESALE GROCERS. WINES AND LIQUORS. BOOTS AND SHOES. SHE SLEEPS. cleans your place—just to be rid of him be quit his place on tbe farm, and I caught a glimpse of him on the street, looking for me but two days ago. And it's to the far West I was going to get clear of him forever." A SNAKE EATEE. AND HIS STOEY. ATTORNEYS AT LAW Geo. w. brainerd & co., GROCERS, 10J Murray, near West Street, NEW YORK; AND SHOES! Upder the leavas all crinkled and browned Still she sleeps in the cold grey ground. In th6 year 1828, a man, under the nom de qucrrc of John Thompson, was traveling thro' the United States, exhibiting himself as a snakeeater, to the astonishment of the natives, lie had a horse and van, carried his own tent from town to town, and generally pitched it in the suburbs. The tent held about 150 persons comfortably, and when John Thompson, who  his own door-keeper, found he had a sufficient number within, he closed the aperture, jumped upon a email platform, and tinkled a bell, upon which a curtain was raised, and the performer commenced his duties. The man adeemed to be about 28 years of age; bis face was thin, and a leaden wanness overspread his features; but his suuken eyes hud that supernatural brightness bo often seen in the eyes of the consump-. live. Ilis voice, though faint, was musical, but interrupted by an occasional cough ; and as he removed his cravat, and turned up his wristbands over the culfs of his ccat, he pointed to a b»x before liim covered with glass,and said, "If any one desires to satisty himself with regard to the reptile which I am now about to devour in the presence of all, and to restore again from my throat alive, he will please draw near and examine it." / 1 S. STARK, \J. ATTORNEY AT LAW, riTTSTON, PESS'A Gb. smith, . IMPORTER OF BRANDIES, WINES, GINS, Ac., 4c., 191 West St., one Door above Duane St., NEW YORK. mark McDonnell Can anything enter the calm of her breast And waken her out of her silent rest? Would respectfully fe LI I inform the public that t L) | he has opened at his K I new Boot and Shoe , I B'ore-an entirely new and handsome variety SiL LADIES', MISSES' A CHILDREN'S SHOES of every description, style and quality, with an entire assortment of everything in the boot and shoe line,from the dainty slipper to the strong lumbering boot. I wish to say to farmers particularly, who wish to buy Mary paused to get control of th« sobs that seemed bubbling up to choke her, and to catch her breath after her rapid narrative. I saw that I had stumbled upon a romance rather out of the common; and picked up the letter of my soldier correspondent to encourage her as she ,y4 Pensions, and other Government Claims Collected. faio.w. BRUXdD, J DAVID BELDE*, (elisha w.baxtib 541yl Hasten ye birds to the garden wall Come as you came when she used to call I •nd door above Express Office. Mar. 7,1881 FISH AND OYSTERS Robin and linnet, sparrow and thrush Flutter and hover and light in the bush. "Hoogh!"saM he, as he reeled up with his gruff-looking companions toward the counter where my child was playing and my wife stood, "the Crouching Wolf said he would come back. He wants the talking water,; he wants that, or revenge. He will have one." DL. O'NEIL, ATTORNEY AT LAW. PASSPORT PENSION AND CLAIM AGENT, T A. WISNER, fj . No. 92 Front Street, NEW YORK JOHN McKENNA, GENERAL PRODUCE, FISH AND OYSTER COMMISSION MERCHANT,No. 302 South Water, and 303 South Front St, PHILADELPHIA. For reference see J. S. Hurlbut, Pittston, Pa. Perch on the stone that lies at her feet, I Warble a song all low and sweet. proceeded WILKE3-BARRE, PA BONNELL k ADAMS WHOLESALE GROCERS. " The writer of that came from my country at home, sir, and though I never saw him there I know him and I know his aunt in Ireland; a good decent woman she is, and keeps the postoffice at Killdoog. And when you read out the nnine I've heard her speak so often sir, and the words that came with it, my heart leaped into my mouth true enough, and something told me " there's safety and comfort for you at last. The song that fell from her cherub lips As bread from her rosy finger tips. 0. R. WRIGHT. D- c. HARRIMOTON \\TRtGHT & HARRINGTON, D V ATTORNEYS AT LAW, jyjlLLER & ROSS, "I tried to reason with him, but he wag deaf to reason. He had tasted from the fiagon of •Dne of his red companions, and the fumes were COMMISSION MERCHANTS BINGHAM TON BOOTS, Charm her away from the lonesome gloom ; Warble her back to her maiden bloom! i WILKES-BARRE, TA. 3iBce ou Main St., above Z. Bennett s Store. [Sept. 12, '67-Cm. that I keep a full supply of the best mako always on hand, and the Groceries, Provisions, Flour, Grain, Meal, Feed, and JOBBERS of r. R. BAIRD PR. BAIRD & CO., c Packers and Dealers in CAfJT, TUB, SPICED AND SHELL OYSTERS, b. r. eootBiooH. in his brain w Mayor's Co arts practice in Courts of Luzerne County and * Oarbondale. Consultations tuGerman and English. D. C. Harrington, Notary Public. Seeds, 4c., 4c. CHEAPEST IN TOWN—COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. Sing till the violet opens its eyes; Reflecting the blue of the Springtime skies. "Come, medicine-man,' said he, 'the Woif wants the fire-mi!k. Where is it? He cannot wait. His spirit is up, and his forehead is Main St., Pittstotv, Pa. Being a practical shoemaker myself, and employing none but The hutter cup bright and the pansie wild Calling aloud to their darling child. Feb. 18, '69 No. 333 South Front Street, PHILADELPHIA. " But my good girl," (rather wishing to test the depth of her purpose than with any design of dissuasion,) there's no harder life than a soldier's wife known on the frontier." warm.' HOTELS THE BEST OF WORKMEN, "I saw that he grew desperate; but my resolution was taken. I sternly denied him; it was a fatal denial. PHYSICIANS By special arrangements with the Express Companies and Kailroads. those who order mav rely on a constant supply and prompt delivery. We beg a continuation of the favors of our old friends and customers, and solicit the orders of dealers generally, promising every satisfaction in our power to give. Send in your orders.  Jan.3- "if- R* BAIRD 4 CO. I can warrant entire satisfaction in the CUSTOM DEPARTMENT to all who wish a complete fit, and will favor me with their patronage. mark McDonnell. Showering drops of their slewy tears, Mourniug the loss of her tender years. HOUSE, "It is not hard work that I fear, sir," said Mary Maiony, flushing—" There's worse than that pursuing me here. I was going west anyway, and I thought mayhap you'd givo me the letter and I wonld go to the fort-he speaks of unbeknown to hira, and find out if all he says of himself is true before be knows, I ever heard or thought of him before." "During the colloquy my wife and child had gone i-ut on the gr"«n sward, and the latter was picking Tild flowers and stringing them. The Crouching Wolf left me, growling some gutteral sentences to his companions; and, oh ! me-- ciful Heavens! I saw then advance toward my child. I wss motionless, ami paralyzed with terror. As the Wolf approached my little girl, he drew a tomahawk from his belt, and flourished it on high. I Bprang toward him, but was pushed back by his companions. The dear innocent, unaffrightened child smiled in the face of the Crouching Wolf, and it seemed as if the cheerful unrity of her look stayed his vengeful arm. He paused, until a scream from the mother aroused the terror of the little girl. She then shrunk back from the relentless savage, while the mother, like myself, was kept at bay, and the dear little innocent, quivering with dismay, said, in childish simplicity, 'Naughty Indian! if he hurts Sarah, ma will be angry aud punish him.' jjll. W. M. Mc.ALARNEl WILKESB ARRE, PENS'A PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO RE I'nder the leaves a'l crinkled and browned Still she sleeps in the cold grey ground. :C PHYSICIAN T." I. HuLHLL'}I,r0priet°rB FAIRING o the citizens o Call fcefore purchasing, and remember the right place. Breath of flower or song of bird In the si'ent grave can never be heard . He then turned the box on end, displaying the glass cover to the audieuce, and disclosed to their sight a hideous rattle-suake. It was Coiled, and when disturbed, elevated its spiry head Irom its circle, and while its forked tongue with a rapid motion, it darted agaictt the glass , in vain attempts to escape while its rattle continued to quiver, with a violent and whizzing sound, accompanied byAhat apparent flattening of the hefcd which demotes the highest pitch of resentment. Its dilatkd eyes shot fire, and the coarse scales in its contorted form grew rugged in its anger. There was no mistake about its being a veritable snake. .UjDtion given Jan. 7,1809 Jenkins'Block, opposite Battle's.Brick Buildiir Main St, Pittston, Pa. [Jan. lb, 68 •e vjth JDi «\ Lu House. JOHN McDOU'G ALL'S HOTEL' MILLINERY. But over, and higher, and all through the place She has lelt the charm of her silent grace. 2m Main Street, Opposite Odd Fellows' Hall, New millinery STORE AND FANCY THOS. B. 3EVANS' Boot and Shoe Establishmpr.t pR. r. J. O'MALLEY riTTSTON, PA. Ench note of the bird and bloom ofthe flower, Are speaking to day of her saintly power. "Better consult with your aunt before you take any steps," said I hurriedly, as another visitor came in to devour another portion of my" scanty time; and when he left, Mary Malonv had gone too, having put the finishing touches to her work with wonderful speed and taken the letter which so moved her in ber hand. I might n«ver have thought of the letter again; but the next Saturday old Biddy McGrath, as she hobbled in partially restored, handed me back my letter enclosed with a little note, more neatly written than I should have expected from one of her class, which ran something like this:— of St. Vin- Beverages of all kinds of the bast quality. Ample accommodat for the public. Also a assortment of confectioneries, by MKS. McDOUCiAl., 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 ladies to the same. Her stock comprisesiospit —Mai KCUtl ilUU • II NEW YORK Battle's bri build A WIFE BY A PARAGRAPH. July 5,180 Dr. washing ton g. nuge-nt, PHYSICIAN AND SfRGEOX, "\TfHlTE HORSE HOTEL, BONNETS, RIBBONS. HATS, FLOWERS, Feathers, I.aoes, Hoods, Silks, Velrets, Doll Huts Hat* for children, and a variety of other good*, all of which will be sold at reasonable rates. Millinery work of all kinds executed in the best and most approved manner Please call and examine our stock. AN editor's story A» I opened my letters one uiorning just before the war, talking Uie while to my friend Lighter (who was going to Europe by the next steamer, I remember, and had called to see about sending an occasional letter (or the paper) I came upon one missive, the peculiar chiro graphy and odd beginnings of which prompted me to read it aloud to him. It happened to be Saturday morning, the day of the week when a wall regulated daily newspaper office is visited by the woman who enjoys the profitable privilege of mopping it* floors and scrubbing it* window* *o just behind my desk, and doing her work as quietly as she could, so as not to disturb Lighter and me in our chat, was Mary Maloney. I happened to know her name, for it had only been a week since she had taken the place of a venerable and worthy old creature who had done our weekly cleaning hitherto, and noting the change and the unusually youthful and attractive appearance of the substitute for a person in that poiition I had asked her and ascertain ed that she was serving only temporarily, to accommodate old Biddy McGrath, who was laid up with rheumatism, and unable to keep ber situation. The young woman was buxom, neatly dressed, and not ill-looking; and most marvelous of all, she had washed up my room without disturbing in a single particular the most admired and convenient disorder in which I liked to keep it; and so it happened that I bad given her the second look which made her name cling in my memory. This much by way of introduction ; and now to return to my letter, read aloud as above mentioned. le citizens of market street, wilkes-barre, pa Full Blast I :tD otv and viciui ' Offl \ L. B. PF.RRIN, PaormiiTOt. 14,181 |y Good Stabling attached, Oct 23, '68, Pittston) Oct. 18,1866.—tf Alter this tbe box was put in its original polition of glass uppermost. A chilly shudder ran through the audience at the next performance. The snake eater turned bis back to the company, and bent his face for a moment over the edge of the box, and a kind of chuckling sound was heard before be drew forth tbe horrible reptile in bis hand. The snake now seem-' ed languid and passive, although the rattles continued to sound. He then placed the head of the venomous serpent to his lips, and opened his mouth, and the lung coil began to descend. It was an appalling sight to se® the huge reptile gradually going down f ie throat of a human being. The cheeks of the young man began to dilate, and his complexion became a livid purple. Ilif eyes seemed bursting from their sockets; masses of foam gathered about hie lips; and he looked as if he was undergoing the most mortal-agony, and even exhibited the throes of death. On one occasion no less than twelve of hi* audience were taken out iu fainting fits. yv DR. JOHN* c. BECKER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON \ MERICAN HOTEL, J\. MAUCH CHUNK, PA NEW STOCK F TCKKHISXOCI.) Jffice opposite the F •st National Bank HOBEBT KLOTX JOBS W. »EB1D MRS. MARY J. SMITH, Two doors above Lewis Cohen's Clothing Store, PITTSTON, PA April 2,1868. MAIN STREET, PITTSTON. Boston, Nov. 2. "As she said this she burst into tears—her last forever! Evening. 6 to 8 0 Bee hours—from 8 to 10 a. m.., and 1 to 2 p, ST CHARLES HOTEL, Has the pleasure of inviting her customers and the He has supplied himself with a variety of the best of stock, and has a stmng force of GOOD WORKMEN constantly employed, enabling him to turn out work upon short notice and executed in such a manner as to give satisfaction to all. Anything in the shape of a Fine or Coarse Boot or Shoe will he made in the neatest and most satisfactory manner, for either gentleman or lady. I rei urn you the letter, $ir, having taken the liberty of a copy, not knowing but you migiit want it again. I asked my aunt as you said, and I asked the priest and I prayed for help believe me; and the end of it is I am going west, and if the Lord guides me so far I shall go to the Fort, and I bless jou sir a thousand times and the saints protect you sir for aiding me with a kind word. ;ston. March 1, • Penn Avenue, ladies In general to a "In one instant tbe trenchant weapon of the infuriated Indian clove asunder'the head of my babe; in the next his excited comrades, of whom now there were five, had murdered the wife of my bosom. I have an indistinct and horrid remembrance of my burning store—the red fiends yelling over the comsuming roof and walls—and my escape to tbe forest. The rejt was but silence and oblivion. I was a madman'!DENTISTS SCRANTON, PA CHAS. H. BRAINARD, Prop'r. NEW AND FASHIONABLE The closest attention will be bestowed upon all guests, and their comfort will be the chief aim of th# Proprietor. Seranton, May 2,1867—lj STOCK OF MILLINERY, CI S. BECK. M. D.—DENTIST J, late oMfHILADELPHIA—  Office,—Two doors above his for•nor residence, East side of Main St., above the '•'ublicSquai'e, Wilkes-Barre, Tenil. July la,I860.—lv. TRIMMINGS, AC., KEPAIRING OF ALL KINDS ATTENDED TO WITH PROMPTNESS. CENTRAL HOTEL, UPPER PITTSTON Of every description belonging to the trade. This Thankful for past favors, wc are encouraged to go ahead. Give us a call, and we will do our best to please. Dec. 3, '68-tf TWOS. B. EVANS. J. S. HINDS, Prop'r stock has been selected with the utmost care and it MARY MALONEY. DIl J. M. BARRETT, DENTIST, The House has been thoroughly renovated and much improved, and the proprietor feels assured that he can make his guests comfortable in every way. His table will be supplied with the best of provinder and his bar with the chocest of liquors. The patronage of the public Is restfully solicited. Pittston, June 6, '67-y embraces a variety which cannot fail to please all Mrs. McGrath had little information to give in reply to my inquiries as to her relative, beyond laudations of her character and kindness. The woman came to the office no more after her next attack, a month or so later so I was unable to carry out my intention of keeping watch, through ber, of her niece's success on her strange expedition. It was not an incident to be entirely forgotton ; but the oblivion of a busy man's memory had begun to crust over it, when about two years ago there called at my office a man and a woman plainly dressed and of modest demeaner—he,a stout, red bearded fellow, with only one arm and a Fifth Corps badge in his shirt front, and she with features strangely, familiar, and yet suggesting at first no name or definite remembrance. She presently recalled herself to my recollection as the Mary Maloney who had listened to my chat with Lighter long before—and I learned in an eloquent narrative in which husband and wife mingled their voices that the courageous girl had gone to Fort Leavenworth, obtained a place in the service of an officer's family there, and won the affections of my eccentric correspondent without revealing to him that she knew of his epistolatory venture, until after the wedding which made her a corporal's wife. I learned too, that the war, breaking out not long after, gained him a sergeant major's warrantand after a hard and gallant service (Mary acting meanwhile as nurse on a steamer) deprived him of an arm in the storming of Fredericksburg. A superior officer had noticed his bravery and his integrity and the influence of this gentleman in higher quarters had secured for James a subordinate place in the custom-house of Ca neighboring city. The pair were enjoying a vacation trip ; and I doubt if they had any other object in Boston than that of ealling upon the editor for whose services iu bringing them together, slight as they were, they were pleased to express a great deal of gratitude. "Ten months after that I found myself in New Orleans. I had reached the oity no one knew how—had been conveyed to a hospital, kindly treated, and discharged as cured, but an outcast and a beggar. Misfortunes seldom come alone. I found that during my seclusion from the world my father had died, and as I bad already received my share of bis property, the residue melted-away among several brothers and sisters. My inheritance on this side the Atlantic being destroyed by Indians, I was without a home or a friend. Office at his residence on Franklin St. opposite the Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre»Pa., where he may hereafter be found at all hours. Dr. B. inserts Teeth on Gold amd Silver plate, &.C., andoperates in all the branches of Dental S.irgerv,in the bestmanner. whether they desire a costly or cheap outfit in the g STUBMER'S article of a Bonnet, or other head gear. LACES, RIBBONS, FLOWERS, &C., In the greatest variety and at all prices. Please call ,A deduction from usual charges sufficient to cover expenses, allowed to persons who com# frcm a distance. April 19 I860.—lv. rpHE SWAN HOTEL, and examine, M. J. 8. NEAR THE RIVER BRIDGE, PITTSTON, PA. Pitts ton, Nov. 26,1868. After apparently mumbling and crushing the fearful meal, the snake-eater again partially opened bis lips, and tbe forked tongue of tbe reptile was seen playing like threads of bright red fire between them. Presently it began to emerge. It moved very slowly as if held back by other serpents who had preceded it, in the awful deglution of its master. As the lung, loathsome folds hung from bis lips, and continued to extend, the features of the snake-eater assumed their wonted appearance, and in a moment the reptile had emerged, was replaced in the box and the feat was accomplished. The above Hotel, so long and favorably known to the public, under the management of its present proprietor has recently undergone important repairs, Sy which its comfort and conveniences have been much enlarged. A long experience In the Hotel business has given the proprietor a thorough knowledge of the wants of the travelling public, and all who patronixe the House may rest assured that their comforts will be studied and attended to. Good beds, good victuals ani ample stabling will be found by all customers and at moderate rates. Thankful for many years of the most liberal public patronage, a continuance of the same is respectfully solicited. SUSAN EHKET, Paop'r. MISCELLANEOUS. DI! WILLIAMS, G AMUEL J. BARBER, KEYSTONE MARBLE YARD, SURGEON DENTIST, MAIN STREET, PITTSTON, PA. Among the many improvements recently introduced in Lis practice, he regards none of more importance than his method of BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTORY Sculptor, and Dealer in "How I subsisted I scarcely know. At last as I was one day walking moodily along, I saw a group collected around an Indian who was performing tricks from a box with a rattlesnake.— The Indian was the Crouching Wolf. FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC MARBLE, EEM OVAL! EXTRACTING TEETH WITHOUT PAIN, which he is doing successfully every day, by Tomb 8tones, Mantels, Window Caps and Sills. Having disposed of my interest in the Mercantile businesx, I have again concentrated my whole attention upon the Manufacture and sale of It was rather clumsily written in point of chirography, and as if tho pen and ink at command were not of the best; as to it* manner and expression the reader shall judge for himself for I have kept the document to this day: Opposite the Bank, NITROUS OJCIDE GAS. It is perfectly safe and very pleasant to inhale. Its results have been entirely satisfactory in ev- se of Pitts ton. Jan. 21,1861—ly. PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO., PA BOOTS & SHOES, "The murderer of my wife and child !' I exclaimed, as I penetrated through the ring, and with one fierce blow felled the vile monster to the earth. I seized him by the throat. I placed my knee upon his breast. In a few moments he was a distorted and ghastly eorpse beneath my feet. and, hereby request to my numerous old and tried friends, and the public in general, to call and see me ai my new quarters in my brick Building a few doors below the First National Bank. My accommodations for the business are now the most complete they have ever been, and I desire to give the public the advantage of them and will do so if they will bui give me the opportunity. My long experience has given me a thorough knowledge of the business, and customers may rest assured tnat they will not be imposed upon in either sale or custom work. RESTAURANTS. PASSAGE TO AND FROM GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND, By Steamship and 8ailine Packet, by WEEKLY LINES, at Reduced Rates. Fort Leavenworth, Oct. 5, 1860. To the Editor of the Boston : Then, after seating himself for a few seconds, to recover lrom the perilous execution of his task, the snake-eater arese and addressed the audience. He desired them to believe that he had wished not to appall but to surprise them. There wag, he acknowledged, an art in what he had done; but it was a mysterious and undiscoverable one. "They call mo mad," he addeS bitterly, " and a conjuror, but a conjuror lam not, and though I have been I am not now, Tet often do I wish I were. Tou will denominate my calling one of foolish hazard, and perhaps of disgust; but did you know a'.l you would judge me better. I thank you for your attendance ; and if I have succeeded in surprising you, my aim has been won." Rooms with J C. M. W. W. MILLER, adjoining the 1 Store oJ Chas. Law A Co. Pittston, May 1st 1864. y instance yyinmsp STBEET (opposite the jail) WILKES-BARRE. Sir—In looking over a Missouri paper I see an article captioned "Superfluity of Maidens,'' which says that recently there appeared in your paper the startling statement that you have in your State of Massachusetts alone over 100,000 more women than men. Now, sir, my name is James G. Feelan, and plainly speaking, I can give as good reference as this Fort can produce, as to good character and its accompaniments—George G. Gaston, Surgeon of the post, Capt. Meadon, of my company B, Second U. S. Artillery, Mr. Baily, sutler at the Fort, John Bieau, Indian interpreter, and more if TAPSCOTT BEOTHEBS A CO., » MISCELLANEOUS, 86 South Street, New York, "My award of retribution was considered just, and no effort was made to arrest me.— Availing myself of the box belonging to the Crouching wolf, which I contended was mine as a debt, I soon learned the mystery of his art,, as if by intuition. An upper drawer of th« box contained the real rattlesnake; an under drawer merely the skin ot one, which could be inflated by the breath at will. The motion of the tongue, which, was dried and had wires within, was produced by the same cause. Filled from the lungs, it could readily be taken in* to the mouth and compressed in Co a very small compass, and while re-passing ouVward, inflated again. I bought a new snake from the museum, which I killed and prepared according to the model before me. I could not endure the thought of even using the same instruments employed by the dostroyer of all that I most loved on earth, and I turned from his trickery with a feeling of almost positive loathing; yet in the end I uiu not «ee why I Should not make cajytal out of it. Fish, Steaks, Chops, 4c. 4c. Old and New Ales, Wines, Liquors and Cigars of the choicest quality. July 301868—tf. Continue to issue Passage Tickets,available for twelv# Months, from LONDON, LIVERPOOL, or QUEENSTOWN, and DRAFTS payable on demand, for any amount from £1 and upwards. MICHAEL W. MORRIS, Agent, HIl. NOLL," . ARCHITECT, SCR ANTON, FA nd specifications for Public Buildings and Prisidences furnished on short notice terms very .ble. U.tiee No. 416 Lackawanna Avenue, third [Sept. 10,1868. Temperance restaurant. JOHN BARNES . Mar 12. '68—ly Pittston Pa. LADIES' AND CHILDBEN'S SHOES, of every description, made to order and kept for sale. The best, the cheapest and handsomest that can be procured. S. Si'UKMER. Pittston, Jan. 28,1869—ly. Has just opened an Eating House in the Somerset Buiding, first door north of C. W. Freeman's Jewelry Store, east side of Main street, Pi ttston, where he will be happy to supply the public with refreshments of all kinds. Tea, Coffee. Bread. Cakes, Pies, Ac., of our own bakine 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 patronage is solicited. Apr. 23, '68., JOHN BARNES. LIVERY AND j. J. MERRIAM'S studio SALE STABLE! WATCHES, CLOCKS, &c. At Miller's Photograph Rooms. CABINET AND LIFE-SIZE PORTRAITS )ilCJ DkDrs. Also copies made from Daguerre is or Card Pictures any size desired, At the stand lately occupied by Conniff & Higgins MAIN STREET, PITTSTON, PA WATCHES, CLOCKS ANDD Decessary i in C , Am The subscriber will also open a Now, I wish that you for me would strongly commend some virtuous, good principled, goahead, thorough going good Iftoking young lady, to come out here and become my wife ; and she shall be treated as a husband , should treat a wife. I would like her to be five feet, or five leet two or three inches high, weighing from 125 to ISO being in good health and good tempered. My personal description is, that I am five feet seven inches high, complexion, eyes nod hair dark ; rank, corporal; doing duty as a gunner; said to be tolerably good-looking. I have great respect for morality and old age. I am 32 next month, was born in Ireland, came here when a boy. Before committing yourself you will probably want to know who and what I am ; send out and .inquire without fear and if you will US'! the telegraph I will foot the bill- I should like her to be from 16 to 26. I driik, no liquor, de not gamble, and am the only mm in the Port that does not use tobacco. I grieve to say that I have got the army habit of swearing, but have a disposition to break it off. If she wishes to use leisure in sewing or washing, our officers would furnish plenty to do, and good pay. Now, sir, if you will do me this favor, and what I now cannot do for myself, you will have the good wishes and gratitude of J a tries C. Feelan. I should prefer her eyes blue. Now I am hoping to hear from you favorably and soon; and as regards your being an editor, gentleman, woman's rights man and getting a good wife for me, allow mo to subscribe myself your friend and well-wisher. Should you find more* than one willing to comply with my request I give you full discretion to choose. THR 9SAKS-BATRKS BIOGRAPHT, ASB THE WAY THE TRICK WAS DOSE, i:i [, Painted m Oil or*-later Colors or re-touched wit* India Ink-. FURNITURE AND UNDERTAKER'S JEWELRY! One day John Thompson had performed in the suburbs of a western city, when a gentleman appeared among the audience who had known the snanke-eater under a different name, and in a different sphere of life ; in lact, they had been college chums, and the visitor this evening had considered that the snake-eater's lot would have been cast in quite a different mould. The u!d tellow collegians met.— Eight years only had they parted, and yet what changes had taken place in that period! \fcDOUU ALL'S 1VJL CENTRAL CARRIAGES, WAGONS, &c. Establishment, in the Building adjoining Lewi9 Cohen's Clothing Store, where he will keep constantly on hand, all kinds ofjpOFFlNS AND CASKETS, which he will furnish atrthe shortest notice and most reasonable terms. A/n.arge Assortment of FURNITURE. of the which all are respectfully invited to call and examine before purchasing elsewhere C. W. FREEMAN, /CARRIAGE and wagon mak\J ING, AND Invites the attention of the public to his choice ncection of BOOK AND MUSIC STORE, •site Cooper's Hall, BLACKS MITHING. RICH JEWELRY, WATCHES, CLOCKS, IMPROVEMENT IN PAINT. K Dops consUutly on. hand a good assortment ol do va, Music, and Stationery of all kinds. Pittston, Nov. 19,186S. P. M. CONNIFF. SILVER PLATED WARE, S LATES, To Hotel Keepers. Applications and BOND&for tavern LICENSE for sale at the PITTSTON GAZETTE OFFICE SPECTACLES, GOLD PENS AND CASES The hydro-carbonate of lead or white lead, and the oxide of .zinc, known as zinc white, are the two principal bases now generally used throughout the c:vilized world for the manufacture of paints. By their use our houses aro preserved from decay and adorned with cheerful, colors to gladden the eye. The majority of all articles produced by the industry of mankind depond for preservation, and, to some extent for beauty, upon the protecting and coloring qualities of paint. It ranks next to food, raiment, and shelter, among the necessaries of life , while the labors connected with its numberless applications give daily employment to thousands of people. PENCILS, PAPEJ 'pHE Undersigned is now prepared at hisShopln _L West Pittston, to do a general business, iu BLACKSMITHING, and the manufacture of WAGONS, CARRIAGES AND BUGGIES. Having been particularto secure the best ox W agon 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. " A'little pract ice rnado me an adept in the mystery of snake-eating, and I have sit e wandered in loneliness from town to town, attempting this curious enterprise. My pecuniary success has been sufficient for my comfort and convenience, and the danger of the feat ii only in appearance. With a slight exertion I can turn m_' face into the colors and contortions you witness this eveniug, and which heighten the interest of the spectacle. But these things can only temporarily divert my thoughts, for I carry within my heart an aching fever, which no prosperity can allay or remove. The objects which have cheered me can cheer me ne more. I stand alone in this wi!derness]world, a mourner and a pilgrim. My viiions are of my wife and child; my day-dreams are of them; but I must suffer, as you see, until I meet them in that better country where the sun desends not, and cjarknes* is unknown ; 'where the wicked cease from tronblini;, and where the weary are at rest.' I can forget my child, tor her existence seems to mq like a misty trance, in the fond assurance that the sparking dewdrop has exhaled- in heaven ; but the cherished rose that sustained it, I cease not to grieve.— Alas for the w ife of my bosom !" SCHOOL BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS, MEMORANDUMS, Jtc. The business will receive careful attention and e.'ory be promptly made to the gtock wait h the the community may call for. Tn& pat onge of the public is respectfully solicited. Putsaon, A;Dr.l 18. 1867. AND FAN6Y GOODS IN GENERAL. "Will you not go back with me to England ?" said Thompson's old companion. He is also sole agent in Pittstcn for J E. Spencer & Co.'s celebrated SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES, "No," auswered the snake-cater ; "I must die in a land whero all those I hold sacred are-buried. I will tell you my short but melancholy history, and afterward don't question me, but keep my secret. Let me spin out the few years allotted to me as John Thompson, and let me select tho spot where I must be btiried. \YHNDOW SHADES.—A New and ▼ » Splendid lot of the celebrated Rustic Window shades, a real gem in house furniture. Come and see whicW are superior to any other now in use, and never fail to give full satisfaction to thos" who them PAINTING AND TRIMMING! R. B. CUTLERS Fortius department also, he has a scientific workman of ample experience in the best shops in th« state. *With the facilities and workmen with wh|ch 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, aud satisfaction in every particular will be guaranteed, i JOSEPH KLOTZ. ♦hem at Pittston, April Agent for Lucerne Co., P Every article sold, warranted a- reproceuted. he will not be undersold by an) ost»l/.'«hn in BAKEBIES. zerne County. Now is your opportunity to make Presents Beautiful and Cheap, or to supptv yourself from one of the best selections in the county. rpHIS WAY! THIS WAY! BilANDENBURG$ BAKERY. New Brick, opposite Big Basin, PITToTON, PA. T'lE STAFF OF LIFE.is good Bread, »nd I X would respectfully inform the citizens of Pittston and vicinity, that I always keep £he gen uine article on hand for sale, with all kinds o CRACKERS, PIES, CAKES, 4c., 4c. Families and Parties supplied with everything in Lis line, on short notice, and on reasonable NEW SADDLE AND HARNESS SHOP I REPAIRING "But to come to facts, my friend; I am not what you think I am. Though regarded hereabouts as one who has deailngs with familiar spirit and wizards, lam only a broken-hearted man, the child of sorrow, and almost without hope. I do not speak this for your sympathy for human Sympathy can but at best awaken afresh the wells of mournful tenderness in ray breast, without pouring one ray of sunshine upon the troubled fountains; they must flow on in darkness, without a prospect of day; yet listen to my story. Next Door North of Hileman's Saloon, MAIN ST. Particular attention will be paid to repairing Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry of all kinds, and all work in trusted to him will be executed pronipilv and in tue most workmanlike manner. C. W. FREEMAN Wast Pittston, May 81,1808 The undersigned, who professes to understand his business thoroughly, would respectfully inform the public that he has opened a shop for the manufacture of Harness of all kinds, both light and heavy. His work will be done In the best manner, including also all repairing. Constantly on hand Ready-made work, together with a good supply of Pittston, Dec. 24,1868. We are led to these remarks from an examination lately made by us in the quiet old elmshaded town of Stratford, Conn., of some of the work done by a young practical painter of that place, by name Frederick Lillingston. He has made a discovery in connection with paints which appear* to be of great value and ought, we think, to be made public. It is the result of long study and experience. The improvement consists in taking any of the ordinary paints in market, whether having the lead or zinc base, and subjecting them to a chemical treatmen t by which their tendency to chalk or to scale off to change color, is prevented, and an increased body is imparted; the practical result being that the cast of paint is reduced, about 33 per cent, while the painter finds himself supplied with a greatly improved artiole, reliable and durable in its naturo. It flows with more ease than the ordinary paints, has a good body, dries readily with a fine gloss, endures the tests of time and weather, and gives satisfaction under all circumstances. It is well adapted for use in connection with the various pigments: capable of a peculiar transparency,coupled with excellent body, it is well suited for fine effects in graining and other ornamental work. For blind painting it is of unusual value, as it covers well, gives a superior finish, and the color will not run. For the lack of thisquality many a painter of blinds loses his labor and is compelled td go over his work. 1VTEW WAGON SHOP. JJN ' AMOS 8TROH STOVES AND TINWARE Desires to inform his old customers and the public in general that he has fitted up a commodious and convenient shop for the making and painting of REMOVAL! terns, ROBES, BLANKETS, WHIPS, BELLS, :.!v establishment is now iu my new brick jui.ding opposite the big basin, in'Main st. WAGONS OF ALL KINDS, opposite the Catholic church, 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 BEST WOKKMEI* iu 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. and all other articles belonging to the trade; all of which he will sell as cheap as they can be had in the county. A share of patronage is respectfully solicited and satisfaction guaranteed. ELI AGER. BARRITT'S TIN SHOP! FRANK BRANDENBURG Pittston, March 1, 1863. Pittston, Dec. 17,1868. One Door South of Penn'a Coal Co.'s Office, "About eight years ago, with the spirit ot adventure stirring within me,I came from the walls of an English university to the far western States of America. I wrote to my parents for; in fact, I asked for my patrimony, and said I would never expect any more from them. They sent me a handsome sum, and I sought with this capital in band to make trade with the Indians, and therefore, took land close on the frontiers. I bought furs from the natives, and bartered generally with them. For all the country could produce I gave manufactured articles ; and thus I went on prosperously. My capital doubled, trebled, quadrupled—in fact, in all respects I was prosperous. Then followed a love affair, and it was pure love with me. my friend. The family of my affianced thought I lived too much out of civilized life, and would not consent to our union ; so we eloped, and what a wife she made me! I speak not in rhapsody, but she was the loveliest being that ever inhabited this lower world. None could excel her in beauty, end she made that beauty perfect by the graces of a mind pure and highly cultivated. Her voice was melody, her smile a burst of pure and living light, and ber calm blue eyes were the sweet expositors of a sinless affection. To speak no more of ber perfections, suffice it to say that I loved her with my whole soul. She was my idol; her happiness was the centre of my every wish, and sho was the object of every aspiration. NEW BAKERY. The undersigned would respectfully annoupce to the public that he has opened PITTSTON, PA JgLECTRO SILVER PLATING. Having on hand a lull assortment of STOVES OF ALL KINDS! Yours, J. G. FEELAN. IN EXTENSIVE BAKERY IN PITTSTON Such as Cooking, Heating, Gas Burning and Parlor Stoves, the attention of the Public is respectfully called to the fact that he will sell them as cheap as they can be purchased elsewhere. He keeps on hand a " I assure you, Lighter," I exclaimed as my friend exploded in a great guffaw as I read the close of the epistle. " He is no worse in his ideas of an editor's duties that half the people in.the community." With the last words the snake-eater's voice failed, his body was convulsed, until a flood of tears relieved him. He would hear no sympathetic words from bis fri.end, but parted with him thus : "You alone, have my secret. In a few months more my body must be consigned to th» earth on the sacred spot where my wife »nd child were murdered. You shall be one of the executors of my will, and I beseech you faithfully to carry out my instructions." adjoining the Butler House, where he will be prepared at all times to supply families and parties with Bread Biscuit, Cakes and Pies, of all kind, on short notice. From an extensive experience in the bakery business they feel no hesitationin saying that he will be able to satisfy all as to the quality of Bread 4c,. which he offers. A share of patronage is respectfully solicited. L. ELTERICH. Pittston July 6th, 1865. ILLIAM STREET BLA CKSMITH SHOP ! L.4RGE STOCK OF TIN - W^tRE, " There's sincerity in eveay line of it at any rate," replied my visitor. All made up by experienced workmen and warranted to give satisfaction. " Very likely," said I, and then as I shook hands with my friend, and bade him good speed and a merry winter in Borne, I tossed the letter into the waste basket which Mary Maloney had just emptied, and was proceeding to snip off the end of the next envelope in the pile, when I observed the temporary chore woman was still on her knees,Jand making rapid little signs on her breast, and moving her silent lips in an earnest manner, after the fashion of many devout folks of her creed and nationality. As she noticed my glance she paused, rose with some hesitation, and then came to my desk, leaning on her mop as if fearful her limbs would fail her. BY WILLIAM STROH, HOLLOW-WiKE! Such as POTS and KETTLES, The public are respectfully informed that I hold myself in constant readiness at my new and commodious shop, just opposite the Catholic Church, on William-st., in Pittsion Borough, to do all kinds of work in the line of That good goodsare the cheapest,is well exemplified in the airference between lightand heavy silver plated ware; for example, take oval thread desert forks, which is the most saleable pattern and size of forks. The same amount ot Bilver that makes 1 doz-48 oz. worth 122.00, makes 12 dor. ol 4 oz. worth $7.25,12 x 7- 25-187.00, the same amount that make 1 doz. 3u oz. worth $18.00. makes 9 doz. 4 oz. 9 x 7.25-$6n.25, the same amount that makes 1 doz, 16 oz. worth $12.00, makes 4 doz. 4 oz. 4 x 7.25-$29.00, all sizes and patterns of spoons and forks in the same proportion. All goods plated by me having my name and figures denoting the ounce plate stamped on them are plated strictly by weight and the full amount of silver on every dozen BREWERIES. COAL SCUTTLES, also The snake-oater was right; a few months after this interview he died; and now,.in the very centre uf a populous town, on the banks of the Mississippi, may be seen a tombstone recording the events which occurred on that spot and the hope of the departed husband that he should meet his wife and child in heaven. Rand, howell & king, [Successors to Smith Bros..] 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 LANTERNS, KEROSENE LAMPS, KEROSENE OIL, REFLECTORS, MINERS'LAMPS, BLACK3MITHING, HORSE SHOEING, WAGON IRONING. TOOL SHARPENING, And every other article belonging to a firstclass Shop. Together with other varieties of work, both light and heavy, all of which will be promptly and satisfactorily executed. A continuance of (patronage respectfully solicited. WILLIAM STROH. Pittston, Sept. 17,1868.—ly. CAUSES OF SUDDEN DEATH. XX AND XXXX PORTER, MINERAL WATER, SODA WATER, SARSAPA- ious bevera# JOBBING Any mere trick of adulteration by which tbe quality of paint is impaired, or its value diminished, should be frowned upon and ignored by all who love bonest dealing. On the other hand, any discovery whereby an article of such universal consumption can be really improvetk. in quality, and cheapened in price, is a matter of the first importance, deserving every encouragement.®ry f®w of the sudden deaths which are said to arisa from disease of the heart do really arise from that causa. To ascertain the real origin of sudden deaths, an experiment has been tried in Europe, and reported to a scientific Congress at Strasburg. Sixty-six cases of sudden death were made the subject of a thorough post mortem examination ; in these cases only two were found who had died from disease of the heart. Nine out of sixty-six had died from apoplexy, while there were forty-six cases of congestion of the lungs, that is, the lungs were so full of blood that they could not work, not having room for a sufficient quantity of air to support life. The causes that produce congestion of the lungs are: cold feet, tight clothing, costive bowels, sitting until being chilled after being warmed with labor or a rapid walk, going too suddenly from a close room- into the open air, especially after speaking, and suddan depressing news operating on tha blood. These causes of sudden death being known, an evidence of them may serve to lengthen many valuable lives which would otherwise be lost under the verdict of heart complaint. That disease is supposed to be inevitable and incurable; hence, many may not take the pains they would to avoid suddan death, if they knew it lay in their power. RE-PLATING DONE ANY THICKNESS REQUIRED. Mr. James Searles, is agent foi the sale of these goods in Pittston, and all orders left at his Jewelry Store will receive prompt attention, Attended to with promptness, »nd in the best manner. The undersigned will undertake to make any kind of work in his line, arid in as Rood and durable a manner as the same can be done by any establishment in Luaerne County. BOTTLED ALE AND PORTER. UNION BREWERY, Pittston. Pa. RILLA, 4c Q S. BLACKMAN, D. McKOWN. " If you please, sir," she said catching her breath with a gulp, and pressing her band to her bosom "did you throw away the letter, sir —if I may make so bold—because you could do nothing*Tor the man that wrote it?" dareli 28,'6'-tf. West Pittston, Feb. 18, 'CO. Particular attention paid to FURNACE WORK. Give me a trial. T. S. BARRITT HUGHES' MANUFACTURER OP P1TTSTON MEAT MARKET. PETER SEIBEL. At the Pittston Meat Marker opposite the Bank, desire to inform the public that they are as heretofore supplying their numerous customers with the best of FRESH BEEF, PORK, MUTTON, LAMB, and all other seasonable meats. Thevare also dealing In HIDES SHEEP SKINS and FUR"*, for which they will at all times pay the HIGHEST MARKET PRICES IN CASH. Bring them along. p. 8. Pittston, Not. 1,1868~tf. Pittston, Jan.4,1866 Proprietors of TIN AND GAS-FITTING "Why, yes, Mary," said I, for I saw there was something more than curiosity beneath her excitement:—"You know I can't be running about hunting a wife for him. Did you know of somebody you thought would be pleased with the chance?" HEAVY AND LIGHT WAGONS, The Iiillingston paint is no new experiment, but has been in actual use for a long time. Its qualities have been ascertained by experience. Some of the painting which we examined had been exposed to the weather for three years; but, we found it hard, fresh looking, and entirely free from chalkiness.—Scientific American. "We were*married j time went on, and brought me a bud from the rose I had established in my green bower at home. We were indeed happy then. Aloof from society, though we misse.t a few of its luxuries, we suffered none of its vexations and demoralising corruptions. On Sundays we rode many miles through the wilderness to attend a place of worship established by the missionaries, and to hear the word of God read and revealed. PITTSTjON brewery. SHOP! pared to furnish their patrons with all their famous brands of OF ALL KINDS AND STYLES (Opposite Cooper's Hall,) MAIN STREET, PITTSTON, PA " Indeed no, unless it is myself, sir," said tbe gtrl, evidently struggling with bashfulness, yet impelled by an impulse too strong to be resisted. " I am, sir, ashamed to trouble the like of you with it, but it's persecuted I am by a bad man that's following me. He's mad for ma, sir, and he followed me from the old country here, and I'm afraid of him for my life, that's the truth. He tormented me in the country where I lived in Vermont, sir, and when I came to my aunt—that's Biddy McG rath, you know sir, as A. L E , PORTER, &C Having fitted up a commodious shop for wood work and another for painting, he is prepared to take orders for all descriptions ol wagons, and to guarantee that his work will be done well and In season. Haying in connection with his wagon department a corps of blacksmiths of long experience, the important part of good ironing will not be wanting on any of his work jyEW AND USEFUL PATENT Have on hand a good assortment of COOKING AND HEATING STOVES, The new postage stamps are to be issued this month. eived at their tegular Agency in in HITTSTOX. ANTI-WINDOW RATTLER, •p will *t ( RANTON. Alp FOR DWELLINGS, CARS, STEAMBOATS, &C. Tin Ware, Hollow Wore, Wooden Ware, Sinks, Bath Tubs, Pumps, Ac. Particular attention given to "On the day that my dear little Sarah had attained her secoad year, she was seated near to my counter, and her mother was standing by, when three fierce-lookiiif Indians entered tha store. They had evidently traveled a long way for their leggings were torn and dirty, and their They have full and complete arrangements made Prevents Rattling and Shaking of the Windows by the wind or other causes, Tightens the Sash, Prevents the wind and dust from entering, easily attached, and requires but a single glance to Judge of its merits. For sale by WM. ALLEN, Hardware Dealer, Pittston, Pa. What is that which Is always invisible, and never out of sight ? The letter I. MANUFACTURE OF ALE, The painting and trimming will bv done in the best manner and on reasoable terms. GAS-FITTING, AND PLUMBING, Jobbing and Tinning of all kinds promptly attended to. Please she us a cull PittHton, May 8, '07. juality of w will be unsurpassed. Send in De«. IT—lot C. 8. BLACKMAN, William Streek A Cincinnati genius advertises " Work not so much an object as good wages.". ux orders Pittston, July », 1868 Jan.ae.-t*, GREEN * McDOUGALL.