Pittston Gazette

              JOU PJUNi l\C AM) HULlKG. rEK.VIS OF PUBLICATION. The GiisiTt J OB»isa Orrici embraces a large varie ty uf Jobbing Material, witi, „ne Large Cylinder Tavlf» Sr. 1111 IDf W.. . r,  Building !?• «• 1 1 1 m-DH«T Maim p,*«.r Pr«D,.. nnd rwu Hkud I'reMes, enabling ug t(J expeOJW Tork of every kind, and tu expcute it inamtnj.er noi r. bo surpa,=ied cten :a our large citiei.and allow the County. Terms Cj ioss.s; lo lines) o: x month 5S; one ye one month Particular attention paid to the printing of Man lfestfl, Pamphlets, Circulars, Show. Bills Label. Notes, Orders, Hand-Rills, Bill-Head,,' Tick*,,' Cards, Ac. ' r»t«s. ee mos., $10 ilnuin. one mo., $1 ne year, :hree mos., SIS or.e year, $35. Huled and Bonnd work of all kinds done to order in tiie neatest and best manner, and printed to order. $18; three mos., $30; six (•no Column, one month, $30; tliree months, $40; nr. $70. DEVOTED TO THE COAL INTERESTS, POLITICS, NEWS, LITERATURE, AGRICULTURE, AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE. A full line of Justices' and Constable*' Blanks together with License Applications and Bondi, Notes Deeds, Contracts, Time and Pay RolU, *c. ir ' constantly on hand. l1 Administrators' Notices, $3 each. All Dns of limited or individual interest, 20 VOL. XX. -NO. 4. PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1869. WHOLE NO. 992 ic?s of Marriages and Deaths. anying the same,20 ets. per line. WHOLESALE GBOCEBS, WINES AND LIQUOBS. BOOTS AND SHOES. For the Gaiitti. The girls were in bad humor, became they bad been unable to get out shopping that afternoon on a holiday shopping expedition : while mother whs worried because the br$ad had not turned out well, and the buckwheat cakes showed a tendency to become sour. Father askeJ him, "What?" and he said " potatoes." DEALING WITH THIEVES, ATTORNEYS AT LAW gOOTS AND SHOES! t- The following quaint line* appeared in 1823, in a paper published at Bethany, Wayne County, and were copied into the Wyoming Herald at Wilkes-Barre'at that time. I write them now from memory as a specimen of the literature of that dav. K. He helped himself to a spoonful, and then deiberately took a spoonful of butter. Mother significantly asked him if he thought smoking agreed with him, and he told her yes, he considered it a delightful exercise; and as he gave her this novel assurance, be reached for the molasses and poured it over his potatoes and TARK rCE0. W. BRAINERD & CO., \JT GROCERS, Gb. smith, IMPORTER OF BRANDIES, WINES, GINS, Ac., Ac., 191 West St., one Door above Duane St., NEW YORK. The following story is related by an exchange, of Jpeo'o Sheafe, Esq., a merchant of Portsmouth, in former times: A man Lad purchased some wool of him, which he had weighed and paid for, and Mr. Sheafe had gone to the back room to get change far a note. Happening to turn his head when there* he saw in a glass, which swung so a» to reflect the shop, a stout arm reach up and take from the shelf a heavy cheese. Instead of appearing suddenly and rebuking the man for his theft, as another would, thereby losing his custom forever, the crafty old gentleman gave the thief his change as if nothing had happened, and then, under the pretence of lilting the bag to lay it on the horse for him, took hold of it and exclaimed— '■* Why, bless me! I must have reckoned the weight wrong." " Oh, no," said the other, "you may be sure you have not, for I counted with you." " Well, well, we won't dispute the matter, it's so easily tried," said Mr. S., putting the bag into the scales again. "There," said he, " I told you so; knew that I was right—made a mistake of nearly twenty pounds; however, if you don't want the whole, you needn't hare it; I'll take part of it out." " No!" said the other, staying the hands of Mr. 8. on the way to the strings of the bag, " I guess I'll take the whole." AncTthis be did, paying for dishonesty by receiving the skim milk cheese for the price of wool. On another occasion Mr. 3. missed a barrel of pork. A few months after, a man one day asked him the question, " Did you ever find out who took that pork, Mr. Sheafe?" "Yes," was the r"p!y ; " you are the fellow! For none"" but nDyself and the thief know of the loss." The fellow was detected by the shrewd dealer, who possessed the happy faculty of knowing when to be silent. (J. ATTORNEY AT LAW, .TSTON, PENN'A 10® Murray, near West Street, NEW YORK; mark McDonnell gSTi Would respectfully ■, | i Inform the public thai fit L he has opened at hi." % I new Boot and Shoe I n * store, an entirely new and handsome variety PSl. LADIES', MISSES' 4 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 r Government (OIO. w. BRA15IRD, 1 DAVID BBLDBN, (_BLISHA W.BAXTI* 541yl Mother said something about the bread—said she had been oyer the baking nearly all day, and it seemed as though it never would rise. She said, " I think either the flour or the yeast nd doo Ixpress Office. Mar. 7,1861 PISH AND OYSTERS JONATHAN'S COURTSHIP. Dl. o neil, ATTORNEY AT LAW. EXS10N AND CLAIM AGENT, T a.'wisner, fj . No. 92 Front Street, NEW YORK This was too much for Clara and me, and we burst into an uncontrollable fit of laughter, which recalled Bob to his senses : and blushing crimson, he confessed that he was absent minded, as be had just been able to see his way clear in a matter which had troubled him for months. butter. JOHN McKENNA, GENERAL PRODUCE, FISH AND QYSTER COMMISSION MEK- A merry tale I'll here rehearse, As ever ye did hear sir, How Jonathan sat out so fierce. To see his dearest dear sir. An hundred he could count tis said. And in the Bible Tead sir, And by good christian parents bred, Could almost say the creed sir. And more than that I'd have you know, That he had got some knowledge; Enough for common use or so, Tho' he'd not been to college. nis father gave him a new suit, And money sir in plenty; Beside a prancing nag to boot, When he was one and twenty. One day, his mother said to him. Come here my son, come here, Come, fix you up so neat and trim. And go a courting dear, Why! what the plague does mother want, Odd-snigs I dare not go, I shall get funned and then plague on't. Folks will laugh at me so. Pooh 1 fix you up, for you shall go, And see the deacon's Sarah, She's got a great estate you know, Beside she wants to marry. Then Jonathan in beat array, Did monnt his dappled nag sir, And trenfbled sadly all the way, Lest he should get the bag sir. When he got there as people say, T'was nearly eight o'clock, Moll, she hallooed in I tati As soon as he did knock. He made of bows bout two or three. Just as his mother taught him. All whieh, were droll enough you see. You'd think the cramp had caught him. Now this was all the manners he, From home had with him brought. Namely, of bows bout two or three. The rest he had forgot. Al length came in the deacon's Sal, From milking at the barn, And, faith, she was as good a gal As ever twisted yarn. The ladies all, as 1 should guess, And many a ladies man, Would like to know about her dress, I'll tell them all I can. Her wrapper gray, was not so bad, Her apron it was blue, ' A stocking on one foot she had, On tother one a shoe. Now Jonathan felt rather bad, When first he saw his dear, Got up, sat down, but nothing said, Because he felt so queer. Now soon the folks they went to bed, It seemed they took the hint And Jonathan was some afraid, Sal thought the duce was in't. Now then the folks, them gone says she, And left us here together, Says Jonathan, I think they be, Tis very pleasant weather. Sal cast a sheep's eye at the dunce, Then looked towards the fire; He mustered courage all at once, And hitched a little nigher. Says Jonathan, I was goin to say as how, You'll stay with me to night, I kinder love you Sal I vow, D And mother said I might. Well done! says Sal youve broke the Ice, With very little bother, Now Jonathan, take my advice, And always mind your mother. Now Sal, says Jonathan, says he, If you will haveine now. We'll be married then you see, And have our bnndle cow. And father's got a great bull calf, Which you shall have I vum, Tell him, says Sal, he'd best by half. Keep his bull calf to hum. Now. Jonathan felt rather bad; He thought she meant to Joke him. Although he was a spunky lad, His courage quite forsook him. Sal asked him if his heart was whole. His chin began to quiver, He dident know, he felt so droll. He guessed, he'd lost his liver. Now Sa!, was seared out'other wits, To see his trepidation; She bawled, he's going into fits, And scampered like the nation. . A pail of water, she did throw, Upon her trembling lover, Whieh wet the lad from top to toe, Like a drowned rat all over. In this sad plight he hurried home, And since, tis said did brag sir, Although the jade did wet him some, He did not get the bag sir. is bad." Father, just to be disagreeable, I suppose, said," A bad workman always complains of hi» teols." .vssro WILK.E3-B.VRRE. PA BONNELL4 ADAMS WHOLESALE G*OC*R8. CHANT D. C. HAKRIXGTO HARRINGTON, JJILLER & ROSS, No. 302 Sonth Water, and 303 South Front St., PHILADELPHIA. For reference see J. S. Hurlbut, Pittston, Pa. Mother flushed up instantly. She was a good bread-maker, and she knew it. She said, " That don't apply to me. We generally have as good bread as any one. Don't you think so, Robert yyEioiiT COMMISSION MERCHANTS BINGHAM TON BOOTS, NBYS AT LAW, i-BARRE, PA Sept. 12, -67-Cm that I keep a full supply of the best make always on hand, and the He then heartily joined in the general laugh at his mistakes; Lizzie also joining in, and blushing a pink accompaniment to bis deep crimson flush. WILKES Main St. sbove Z. Bennett's Store, s of Luzerne County and bondale.. Groceries, Provisions, Flour, Grain, Meal, Feed, Seeds, 4c., Ac. and JOBBERS of B. r. COOLBACGH. WiU practice in Mayor's Courts 3tfice o F. K. BATftD FR. BAIRD & CO., • Packers and Dealers in CAli, TUB, SriCED AND SHELL OYSTERS, CHEAPEST IN TOWN—COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. Bob, who looked as though he was working out some problem in mental arithmetic,answered, " I don't presume to criticise the fare at my boarding hQuse." oils in German and English •ington, Notary Public. Main St., Pitts ton, Pa. Being a practical shoemaker myself, and employing none but Bob and father took a smoke in the office that afternoon, and mother and the girla held a conference in the parlor; I took a walk. Conaultat D. C. Ilarr Feb. 4. 1864 Feb. 18, '69, HOTELS. No. 333 South Front Street, PHILADELPHIA. THE BEST OF WORtMM, PHYSICIANS. By special arrangements with the Express Companies ami Railroads, those who order may rely on a constant supplv and prompt delivery. We beg a continuation of the favors of otir old friends and customers, and solicit the orders of dealers generally, promising everv satisfaction in our power to give, riend in your orders. Jan.3- * F. R. BAIRD4CO. 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. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO RE- This was improving things rapidly,—Bob calling our house his boar.ding-house. When I came back Clara said, "You're a HOUSE, After supper Bob went up to his room and smoked a cigar, and afterward came down in a more social humor. In accerdance with a previous arrangement he and Lizzie sat down to practice an instrumental duet. gum." Without any idea of what that might be, I meekly assented, and said, "I had no idea of what was coming; I thought Bob wanted you instead of Lib." Du. W M. McALARNEY, WILKESBARRE, PENN'A TIC PHYSICIAN •r." B. HIuiHLL,}proPrietor8 PAIRING. Call before purchasing, and remember the right place. is professional services to the citizens o attention given C liters West F i viein Jan. 7,1869 Jenkins' Block, opposite Battle's Brick Building, Main 6t„ Pittston, Pa, [Jan. 18,'68 "You're all the worse gump for that/'sai-' sho'; aid for fear you can't see something else in time, I'll tell you cow that I am engaged to Mr. Bayne." Office.with D: Nor. 20,—2m nver, Luierne House JOHN McDOUG ALL'S HOTEL! MILLINERY. I sat in the parlor reading, and, so long as the music ran smoothly on, I paid no attention to it; but suddenly there was a discord, and then it ceyed. Alain Street, Opposite Odd Fellows' Hall, PITTSTON, PA. Beverages of all kinds of the best quality. Ample accommodation for the public. Also a choice assortment of confectioneries, by MRS. McDOl irAL*, July 5,186«. New millinery and fancy STORE. THOS. B. EVANS' Boot and Shoe Establishment DR O'M ALLEY I thought the marrying days of the fear had come, and went off to my rqom to indulge in a delightful dream of my own marriage, in the far-off future with Maggie Cranston. Eoon ami Physician of St. Vin NEW YORK t, oy Adjoining ID. Lamb's Boot and Shoe Store. MRS. D. LAMB, haying recently opened a desirable stock of Millinery and Fancy Woods, invites the attention of the ladies to the same. Her stock comprises" You made a mistake there," said Bob, point- ing to the music. Office—Main str lug, Pittston, Pa. site Battle's brick build- Aug. 20, '68—3m.* " No, it was yon," said Lizsie, " and there is where it was," pointing at one of the hieroglyphics with which composers disfigure paper. WASHINGTON G. NUGENT, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, vyHITE HORSE HOTEL, BONNETS, RIBBONS. HATS, FLOWERS, Feathers, Laces, Hoods, Silks, Velvets, Doll Hats Hats for children, and a variety of other goods, 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. Five years hava passed since then.C Clara and Lizzie got married, of coarse, and I stood up at their weddings. Clara keeps house. Bob and Lizzie still live at our house, and father insists that thay always shall. DR " I beg pardon," said Bob; " but I could not have made such a mistake, as I am quite familiar with the piece. I played it with Miss Peterson the other evening, and she made the same mistake you did,—only she saw it when I pointed it out." Jrfers h is to th*. citizens of MARKET STREET, WILKES-BARRE, PA tston and v W i irtiee 2 MD:v 14, 186( f the Bank. L. B. PERRIN, Proprietor Full Blast 1 BF" Good Stabling attached. Oct. 23, 'C8. Pitts ton] Oct. 18,18GS.-U DU. JOHN C. BECKER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, American hotel, MAUCH CHUNK, PA. NEW STOCK I do not think Jim Bayne so stupid as I orce did. Three years in the fish and oil business as junior member of the firm of Martin A Son, have damaged my poetic enthusiasm, while Bayne's seem somehow or other on the increase. USE 'OR THE FIRE-FLY. "Oh, yes; the would see that black was white, if yout pointed it out. What has Miss Peterson to do With me ?" FORMERLY OP TUXKHAXXOCK.) Dpposite the First National Bank ROBERT KLOTE. JOH* W. BBBD MRS. MARY J. SMITH, Two doors above Lewis Cohen's Clothing Store, Mr. Parton, in the February number of "Our Young Folks," relates that during the recent war two prisoners who had been confined in Andersonville eleven months, hearing th-t Sherman was at Atlanta,-about two hundred and forty miles distant, determined to make their escape and try to reach that point. One of them had a watch which contained a compass, and with this they expected to direct tbeir course, which was northwest. But as they were to travel by night, they determined not to staruntil they could get a box of matches to give necessary 'ight to consult the compass. rnt- PITTSTON, PA April 2,1868. MAIN STREET, PITTSTON. Office hours—from 8 to 10 a. m.., and 1 to 2 p. tu. Evening. 6 to S. Pittston. March 1, lS68.-tf  ST. CHARLES HOTEL, Penn Avenue, Has the pleasure of inviting her customers and the " I surely thought that you and I bad lived long enough in the same house together, and were sufficiently intimate—if not friendly—to allow me to differ with you sometimes, and even to quote authority in support of my own opinion when It was at variance with your*." I have not married Maggie Cranston. In lact I do not know her. We did not keep up our acquaintance long after she lett the boarding school where she was when I so fully expected to marry her, and thought I not get along without her. ladies in generafto a He has supplied himself with a variety of the best of stock, and has a strong 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 be made in the neatest and most satisfactory manner, for either gentleman qr lady. SCRANTON, PA. CHAS. H. BRAINARD. Propr. The closest attention will be bestowed upon all guests, and their comfort will bo tho chief aim of tii# NEW AND FASHIONABLE DENTISTS (-1 8. BECK, M. P.—DENTIST J, late of PHILADELPHIA.— Office,—Two doors above his for-  mer residence, East side of Main St., above the Wilkes-Barrc, Penn. July ly,lS60.—It. STOCK OF MILLINERY, Proprietor. Scranton, May 2,1867—ly " Whatever friendly relations there were need not continue. You have chosen to define your position in the house as that of a mere boarder, and, as such, had no right to flout another young lady in my face, and claim that because she made a mistake, I must have done so, too. You talk queerly about this music, anyhow. If you are as familiar with the piece as you pretend, why did you practice it ? I know yon are not right about that mistake, and I don't believe you think you are, yourself." 1 am still a youthful bachelor, awaiting an opportunity to quarrel with some young lidy, as Bob Carver did with our Lizzie; but I don't wan't any nineteen-year-old brothers on hand at the reconciliation. 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, we 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 caro and it jyi J. M BARRETT, DENTIST, The House has been thoroughly renovated and much improved, and the proprietor feels assured that he cafi 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. June 6, '67-y embraces a variety which cannot tail to please all however, they failed '.o do, and at last, »• me assistanesof a colored man. they got altid iay hidden until evening, when they started through the woods. About midnight they came to a road which seemed to go exactly northwest. But it was so cloudy they could not see the North Star, they could not consult the compass, and they well knew that a mistake in the direction would lead to recapture and death. The more they talked it oyer the less certain they grew. But presently one of them caught a firefly, and taking it between his thumb and finger, held it over the compass. To their great joy they tound it gave light enough for their purpose, and very soon they ascertained thatsurely enough the road led straight to the Union Army, and.eight nights of travel brought them safely to it. whether they desire a costly or cheap outfit in the THE DEFECTIVE STONE. Oifice at his residence on Franklin St. opposite the .Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., article of a Bonnet, or other head gear. g STURMER'S re he may hereafter be found at all hours LACES, RIBBONS, FLOWERS, &C., • " Don't put in that stone," said one mason to another, as they were working together on the rear wall of a church. " Can't you see it's a poor quality, all flaky, and will scale eway to to pieces ?" " It isn't very good grain, I see: but it fits in here, and I don't want to wait for another. Besides, you can't see it from the ground, and nobody will take the trouble to climb up here to look at it." "You'd better send for another block. That isn't'fit for the wall; it won't stand the weather; and if it should go to pieces, it will damage the whole building." " I guess it won't damage me, nor you either, so here goes." And be lifted the block ol loose-grained, flaky freestone into its bed, though the outer thicknesses cracked and the shell sloughed off. He dashed over it a trowelful of mortar, and went on with the next tie. Nobody could see the defective stone,  was covered by a projecting buttress, and only the two stone-masons were present when it was laid. But though unseen, it was not safe, and time brought about its own result. Every sunbeam loosened its texture a little, every storm helped to crumble off a minute fragment, and little by little, after many years, the stone crumbled away. That was bad enough, but that was not all. It chanced that one of the great beams of the roof rested a few tiers above, directly over the defective block, and as the stone decayed, the beam sank a little. Presently a crack opened in the ceiling, disfiguring the fresco-painting, and the crack grew to a leak, letting in the rain. And when at last the worthless block fell out, the beam "dropped down, the roof sunk in, and the church was no longer fit for use, until after the loss of much time, and the expense of much money, a new roof was built, and a new block inserted in the wall. It was only a small defect, but it did much damage in the end. Dr. B. inserts Teeth on Gold a«nd Silver plate, Cfce., and operates in all the branches of Dental Surceryan the bestraanner. In the greatest variety and at all prices. Please call rjlHE SWAN HOTEL, nnd examine. M. J.S, If a man had given Bob Carver the lie so directly, I suppose he would have knocked him down. As it was, he jumped up, without a word, and went to bis room. A deduction from usual charges sufficient to over expenses, allowed to persons who come rem a iistace. April 19 1860.-C-ly. Pittston, Not. 26,18€8. sEAR THE RIVER BRIDGE, PITTSTON, PA, n*. C. M. WILLIAMS, XJ SURGEON" DENTIST The above Hotel, so long and favorably known to the public, under the management of its present proprietor has recently undergone important repairs, by which its comfort and conveniences have been much enlarged. K long experience in the Hotel business has given the proprietor a thorough knowledge of the wants of the travelling public, and all who patroniie the House may rest assured that their comforts will be studied and attended to. Good beds, good victuals and 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 EHliET, Paop'r. MISCELLANEOUS. QAMUEL J. BARBER, KEYSTONE MARBLE YARD, Lixzie played several very lively airs with great animation, and was as merry as a bird until she went to bed. MAIN STREET, PITTSTON, PA. iV:hong the many improvements recently iniduced in liis practice, he regards none of BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTORY. Her apparent triumph over the matter angered me, and I bluntly told her she had been illnatured and unlady-like; whereupon she informed me that " children should be seen and not heard." / Sculptor, and Dealer in REMOVAL! mportance than his method of EXTRACTING TEETH WITHOUT PAIN, ■hitih he is doing successfully every day, by FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC MARBLE, Tomb Stones, Mantels, Window Caps and Sills. Having disposed of my interest in the Mercantile tiusineso, I have again concentrated my whole atten tion upon the Manufacture and sale of se of Pittston, Jan. 21,1861—ly Opposite the Bank, ITROUS OXIDE GAS PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO., PA BOOTS Jb SHOES, At breakfast, next morning, all of us had apparently recovered our good humor, but there was something forced about Bob's gayety. I noticed that he and Lizzie said nothing to each other. When he left, he said he would not be back to supper. (He always dined down town.) As this was not altogether unusual, no one but myself appeared to notice it, except Clara, who looked at Lizzie with a sort of " I told you so" ENGLISH CHANCERY ESTATES. It is perfectly safe and very pleasantto inhale. Its results have been entirely satisfactory in ev- C. M. W. RESTAURANTS. PASSAGE TO AND FROM GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND, and, hereby request to my numerous old and tried friends, and tbe public in general, to call and see me a' my new quarters in my brick building a few doors below the First National Bank. My accommodations for the business are now the mo*t complete they have ever been, and I desire to give the public the advantage of them and will do so if they will but give me the opportunity. My long experience has given me a thorough knowledge of the business, and customers may rest assured tnat they w ill not be Imposed upon in either sale or custom work. ery instance Mr. Judah P. Benjamin writes a letter in which he warns Americans against spending any of th«Dir money to secure property awaiting heirs in the English Chancery Courts. He shows that the funds devoted to such objects are wasted on sharpers, and instances the great Jennings estate case as a remarkable example of folly, saying that "Bome-of those who have spent money in this way hare actually been deluded into writing to me their cenviction that they were entitled to dislodge the present Duke of Marlborough from Blenheim Castle, by virtue of their descent from the famous Duchess, Sarah Jennings." He adds this piece of information, which wjll be of service to many who hope to be enriched through the accumulations of Englishmen whose names they may happen to bear.I :ii3 w tli J. W. MILLER,adjoining the t Ohas. Law A Co. JOHN U. HORN, By Steamship and Sailing Packet, by WEEKLT LINES, at Reduced Rates. Stor Ma}- 1st 1S64 MARKET STREET (opposite the jail) WILKBS-BARRE. TAPSCOTT BROTHERS A CO., MISCELLANEOUS Fish, Steaks, Chops, Ac. Ac. Old and fCew Ales, Wines, Liquors and Cigars of the choicest quality. Feb. S5 1809—tf. 86 South Street, New York. H. P ans anti ▼ate Resi It NOLL, Continue to issue Passage Tickets.available for twelve Months, from LONDON, LIVERPOOL, or QUEENSTOWN, and DRAFTS payable on demand, for any amount from £1 and upwards. MICHAEL W. MORRIS, Agent, Pittston Pa. glance. ARCHITECT, SCRANTON, PA, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S SHOES Bob came home late that evening,and we did not see him until next morning. At breakfast Lizzie seemed about to say something to him, once, but did not do so. "pecificaiions for Public Buildings and Pri notice terms very mEMPERANCE RESTAURANT X JOHN BARNES Mar 12. '68—ly. No. 416 Lackawanna Avenue, third [Sept. 10,1868. Has just opened an Eating House in the Somerset Buiding, first door north of C. W. Freeman's Jewelry Store, east side of Main stree.t, Pittston, where he will be happy to supply the public with refreshments of all kinas. Tea, Coffee. Bread, Cakes, Pies, 4c., 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 patronage is solicited Apr. 23,'68. JOHN BARNES. of every description, made to order and kept for sale. The best, the cheapest and handsomer that can be procured. 8. S'l'URMER. Pittston. Jan. 28,1869—ly. To Hotel Keepers. Applications and bonds for tavern LICENSE for sale at the PITTSTON GAZETTE OFFICE Father, mother, and Clara went to church. Bob and I concluded not to go, and it was Lizzie's turn to stay at home and superintend the preparation for dinner. I J. MERRIAM'S . STUDIO Photog raph Rooms, WATCHES, CLOCKS, &c. CABINET AND LIFE-SIZE PORTRAITS At Miller' ed in C s, Am I Colors. Al*o copies made from Daguerre otvpt s or Card Pictures any size desired. n OU or tYzUr Colors or re-touched wit* TXTINDOW SHADES.—A New and l v Splendid lot of the celebrated Rustic Window shades, a real gem in house furniture. Come and see ♦hem at R. B. CUTLERS WATCHES, CLOCKS AND We were accustomed to eating good dinners on Sunday,as it was the only time we could all eat that meal together and take our time at it. We all enjoyed those Sunday dinners keenly. C'1 ■] Pain India Ink JEWELRY! ipt. C, ISC Pittston, April Agent for Lucerne Co., P CARRIAGES, WAGONS, &c. C. W. FREEMAN, Just before the folks started to church, Clara and Lizzie were talking earnestly together, and Clara said, " Yes, you ought to do it, and do it at once." I gave no heed to the words then,but afterward knew what they referred to. Most of the persons who are duped are ignorant on two points which, in nearly every instance, would satisfy them at once of the utter folly of the hopes they indulge. The first is is that an alien cannot be an heir in England when there is no will, and that he cannot take real estate, even if left to him by will. Tho second is that in England, estates devolve upon the oldest Bon alone, and on bis eldest son in succcssion, and are not divided in shares among all the children, as in Louisiana and other States. Yet nothing is more common than for persons to assert heirship to the supposed shares ol younger brothers and sisters, or to claim, as natives of the United Slates, heirship to Englishmen who had left no wills. McDOUGALL'S CENTRAL rjlHIS WAY! THIS WAY! BOOK AND MUSIC STORE, (CARRIAGE AND WAGON MAKVJ ING, AND NEW SADDLE AND HARNESS SH0P1 Invites the attention of the public to lii« choice soection of :e Cooper's Hall, Next Door North of Hileman's Saloon, MAIN ST. Keeps Cons Books, Music, and S SLATES, ! utly on hand a good assortment o1 BLACKS MITHIS6. 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 doue in the best manner, including also all repairing. Constantly on hand Ready-made work, together with a good supply of RICH JEWELRY, WATCHES, CLOCKS, SILVER PLATED WARE, There is a structuie which everybody is buildDDgD young and old, each one for himself. It is called character, and in it every act of life is a stone. If day by day we are careful to build our lives with pure, noble, upright deeds, at the end .will stand a fair temple, honored of God and man. But, as one leak will sink a ship, and one flaw break a chain, so one mean, dishonorable, untruthful act or word will forever leave its impress or work its influence on our characters. Then, let the several deeds unite to form a perfect jjay, and one by one the days grow into noble years, and the years, as they slowly pass, will raise nt last a beautiful edifice, enduring forever to our praise. ionery of all kinds. SPECTACLES, A FAMILY JAR, AND WHAT CAME Father had a sort of half-library, half-office, up 6tairs,and thera Bob and I went; he to take a smoke and myself to read. PENCILS THE Undersigned is now prepared at his Shop In West Pittston, to do a general business iu BLACKSMITHIMG, and the manufactare of WAGONS, CARRIAGES AND BUGGIES. Having been particular to secure the best of Wagon and Carriage Makers, as wetl 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. GOLD PENS AND CASES OF IT. PAPEI AND FANCY GOODS IK GENERAL, I remember it as though it had happened yesterday. It was the biggest row we ever had in our family. After wc had been there a short time, Lizzie tapped at the deor and walked in. I asked her if she would have a cigar, to which she made no reply, but walked directly toward Bob, who involuntarily got up to meet her. SCHOOL BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS, MEMORANDUMS, Ac, He is also sole agent in Pitts ton for J E? Spen cer A Co.'s celebrated ROBES, BLANKETS, WHIPS, BELLS, every addition will lDe promptly made to the stock which the wants of the community may call l'wr. The patronge Of the public is respectfully solicited. Pituaon, April 18,1807. careful attention and and all other articles belonging to the trade; all of which he will sell as cheap as tliey can be had in the county. A share of patronage is respectfully solicited and satisfaction guaranteed. ELI AGER. SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES, It was one cold, rainy evening in the early part of December. We all sat down to the supper table as usual, but not, apparently, in our usual good humor. PAINTING AND TRIMMING! which are superior to any other now in use, and never fail'to give full satisfaction to those who use them I saw that they were about to.m&ke op their quarrel; but as I had been present at half a dozen make-ups of theirs, I only thought it necessary to gaze, with sudden interest, out of the window. For this department also, he has a scientific workman of ample experience in the best shops in the state. With the facilities and workmen with which 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 KLOTZ. Every article sold, warranted as represented, and he will not be undersold by any establishment in Luzerne County. Now is your opportunity to make Presents Beautiful and Cheap, or to supply yourself from one of the best selections in the county. BAKERIES. Pittston, Dec. 17,1868. By " all," I mean our family, which consisted of father, mother, my twa sisters,—Clara and Lizzie,—Bob and myseif. JgLECTRO SILVER PLATING A Beautiful Skstimbnt.—Life bears us on like the stream of a mighty river. Our boat first glides down the mighty channel—through tbe playful murmarings of the little brook and the windings of its glassy borders. Toe trees shed their blossoms o-C(r our young heads; the flowers seem to offer themselves to our young hands; we are happy in hope, and grasp eagerly at the beautie* around us, hut tho great stream hurries on, and still our hands are empty. Our course in youth and manhood is alone u deeper and wider flow, among objeots more striking and magnificent Wc are animated at the moving pictures and enjoyment and industry all around us; we are excited at some short-lived disappointments. Tbe stream bears us on, and our joys and our griefs are alike behind us. We may be shipwrecked, but we cannot be delayed; whether rough or smooth, the river hastens on till the roar of the ocean in our ears ; and the tossing of the waves BRANDENBURG'S BAKERY New Brick, opposite Big Basin, REPAIRING Bob Carver was one of our family, as he laid, " by brevet." His mother and my~oaother had been friends In girlhood, and had never outgrown their intimacy. Ever since Bob had lived in the city he had boarded at our house, and ha seemed like one of us; Lizzie commenced : " Mr. Carver, I was rude; I was provoked at what you said at the table, and so forgot myself; I'm sorry." PITTSTON, PA. .* rpiIE STAFF OF LIFE is good Bread, and I _L would respectfully inform the citizens of Pittston and vicinity, that I always keep the genuine article on handforsale, withallkindso Particular attention will be paid to repairing Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry of all kinds, and all work In trusted to him.will be executed promptly and in the most workmanlike manner. C. W. FREEMAN. Plttston, Dec. 84,1868. Wast Pittston, May 31,1868 I wished I had gone out; but they were between me and the door, so I did not know what to do. IN SELF-DEFENCE. "Hat! Your money or your life. Throw up your hands !" exclaimed a stranger, stepping out from the shadow, while accompanying the words might plainly be heard the sharp click of a pistol. The person addressed was a weary newspaper man, wending his lonely way homeward in the outskirts of the city at about three o'clock the other morning. CRACKERS, PIES, CAKES, &c., 4c ATEW WAGON SHOP. J.1 AMOSSTROH Families and Parties supplied with everything in his line, on short notice, and on reasonable terms. Desires to inform hi* old customers and the public in general that he has fitted np a commodious and convenient Bhop for the making and painting of STOVES AND TINWARE. He was a jolly good fellow, and appeared to think a good deal of us all, especially Clar», who, by the way, did not seem to care particularly for him, though, of course, the liked him " well enough," as we all did. Bob maintained an awkward silence for a few seconds. I began to feel interested. I knew that was pretty much of an apology for Lib to make to any one, and I mentally said if he did not accept it as frankly as it was offered, he was a—well, not what I thought him. REMOVAL! My establishment is now in my new brick building opposite the big basin, on Main at. 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 WORKMEN in this section. The public ara invited to call and take a look at our work, painting shop, and work shop. Respectfully, May 21, '68—tf AMOS STROH. That good goodsare the cheapest,ls well exemplified in the differencebetween light and 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 silver that makes 1 doz-48 oz. worth $22.00, makes 12 doz. of 4 oz. worth $7.25,12 x 7- 25-$87.00, the same amount that make 1 doz. 36 oz. worth $18.00, makes 9 doz. 4 oz. 9 x 7.25-$65.25, 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 arc plated strictly by weight and the full amount of silver on every dozen. BARRITT'S TIN SHOP! FP.ANK BRANDENBURG, i'ittston, March 1, 1S63. r The relations between thesa two had caused me some painful consideration. I liked Bob vary much, and would have been glad to have him in the family more fully than by " brevet." Beside this my regard for him made me feel a warm sympathy for his unreciprocated affection for Clara. I was in love myself, and thought that if Maggie Cranston showed as much indifferenco to me as Clara did sometimes toward Bob, that I should have been inexpressibly miserable. One Door South of Penn'a Coal Co.'s Office, Lizzie must have grown tired of his silence, for she had turned around from the window, when Bob said " Stop." She turned toward him and he continued : " Oh yes, certainly. I'm in no hurry. Only walking for exercise. Just as soon bold up my hand as not. I'm not armed. Please turn that a little to one side. It makes me nervous." XEW BAKERY. • The undersigned would respectfully announce to the public that he has opened PITTSTON, PA Having on hand a lull assortment of STOVES OF ALL KINDS! " Lizzie, don't think I am such a brute as not to accept your apology. I was only at a loss to find words to express my regret at having provoked you into saying what you did. It was all my fault." AN EXTENSIVE BAKERY IN PITTSTON Such as Cooking, Heating, Gas Burning and Parlor Stoves, the attention of the Public ii respectfully called to the fact that he will fell them as cheap as theycan be purchased else where. He keeps on hand a "Hand over your cash." adjoining the Butler House, where he will be prepared at all times to supply families and parties with Bread Biscuit, Cakes and Pies, ol nil 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 of Bread Ac,, which heotfers. A share of patronage is respectfully solicited. L. ELTERICH. " Have'nt nary red with me. You see they took that all away from mo when they e.ifei _d my name on the books." neath our feet, and the floods are  around us, and we take 01 leava of the  and its inhabitants, until of our future voyage there is no witness save the Infinite and Eternal.—Heber.WILLIAM STREET BLACKSMITH SHOP! RE-PLATING DONE ANY THICKNESS REQUIRED. " Where did they take your money from Mr. James Searles, Is agent for the sale of these Roods in Pittston, and all orders left at his Jewelry Store will receive prompt attention. LvlRGE STOCK OF TIN-W^RE, " No, it wasn't" curtly retu med Lizzie; and I mentally concluded that they would quarrel over this. youf" D. McKOWN. Beside this, Clara seemed to take a good deal of pleasure in the company of that itupid Jim Bayne, whose chief delight seemed to consist in talking about religion, politics and other subjects, which bored me intolerably. I was nineteen, and poetical. " Oh yes ; why at the Pest House, You see I'm a small-pox patient; just out for exercise. They wouldn't let me walk about in daylight with my face in this condition, so I have to go it after dark and late at night when the streets are empty. By the way, stranger, the wind is rather in your direction, and unless you ain't particular about it, it might be just as well to stand on the other side. I've got my old silver watch though. If you like it come and take it. You'ra at perfect liberty to search me if you like, only dont point that pistol this way, it's uncomfortable—D'ye want the watch?" BY WILLIAM STROH, West Pittston, Feb. 18, '69. All made up by experienced workmen and warranted to give satisfaction. But Bob continued seriously, and in a most lugubrious tone, said, " Well, may be it isn't. I guess it is fate. It is the result, I suppose, of oversansitiveness to your indifference—or dislike."Pittston July 6th, 1S65 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 Pittston Borough, to do all kinds of work in the line of PITTSTON MEAT MARKET. PETER SEIBEL. At the Pittston Meat Market, 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. Their are also dealing in HIDES SHEEP SKINS, and FURS, for which they will at all times pay the HIGHE8T MARKET PRICES IN CASH. Bring them along. P. S. Pittston, Not. 1,1869—tf. BREWERIES. HOLLOW-WiRE! Why Dos't Yoc Leah* a Tradb.—This question was propounded in our hearing, a few days since, to a young man who had been for several months unsuccessfully seeking employment as a clerk or salesman in some of our leading houses. Complaining of his ill-luck, one of his friends, who knew he had mechanical talent, but doubtful whether he could make himself useful either as a clerk or salesman, put the interrogatory to him which we have placed at the caption of this article. The reply was, that a mechanical trade was not so respectable as a mercantile occupation. Such as POTS and KETTLES, COAL 8CUTTLES, also LANTERNS, KEROSENE LAMPS, KEROSENE OIL, . REFLECTORS, MINERS'LAMP8, Rand, howell &' king, [Scccessobs to Smith Bros..] CELEBRATED XX AND XXXX ALES, UNRIVALEI? CREAM ALES, Manufactured from THE BEST OF MALT AND HOPS, families can be supplied with n Pure Healthy and BLACKSMITHING, It always seemed to me that Lizzie would have suited Bob better than Clara, anyhow.— They were both fond of music, and often played and sang together; but they,never got along smoothly together. They did not appear to agree about anything but music, and they quarreled about that. Tet they would still practice together. Their voices harmonised well, and I supposed they olerated each other for the sake of the music. " Bob I" exclaimed Lisiie. HORSE SHOEING, " It's true," he said, " I can't help feeling that you don't like me, an4 my uneasiness leads me to act so as to increase your aversion." WAGON IRONING. TOOL SHARPENING, Together with other varieties of work, both light and heavy, ail of which will be promptly and satisfactorily executed. A continuance of (patronage respectfully solicited. WILLIAM STROH. Pittston, Sept. 17,1868.—ly. I wished I had gone. They seemed to be settling not only their last quarrel, but all they had ever had. •eraR And every other article belonging to a first class Shop. XX AND XXXX PORTER, NERAL WATER, SODA WATER, SARSAPARILLA, Ac. n BOTTLED ALE AND PORTER. UNION BREWERY, lurch 28,'G"-tf.] Pittston. Pa. AND USEFUL PATENT " You had no right to say that, Bob. You know—I don't—dislike you," said Lizzie, actually breaking down and sobbing. "No, thank you," said the robber, backing away and around towards the other side. "I couldn't take anything from a man as unfortunate as you are. Here. There's a halt dollar for you, poor fellow. Go get something to drink," and he threw the coin towards him, still backing off. " Now," said he, " you turn back and go around the block the other way. As you're only walking for exercise, it won't incommode you." ANTI-WINDOW RATTLER, JOBBING Q S. BLACKMAN, FOR DWELLINGS, CARS, STEAMBOATS, AC. Attended to with promptness,«nd in the best manner. The undersigned will undertake to make any kind of work in his line, and in as good and durable a manner as the same can be done by any establishment in Luzerne County. I eould never understand Liziie's conduct toward Bob. It was absurd. Some of his ideas that she argued against with all her might, when he stated them, she as warmly defended in conversation with the rest of us. I believe she delighted in being contrary. I guess he must have concluded that he knew it, for he took her in his capacious arms just as I passed thein on a rapid retreat, terribly ashamed ol not having gone in the first place. Under this delusive idoa our stores are crowded with young men who have no capacity for business, and who, because of the fancied respectability of doing nothing, waste away their minority upon salaries which cannot possibly liqudate their expenditures. Late, too late in life, they discover their error, and before they reach the age of thirty, many of them look with envy upon the thrifty mechanic, whom, in the days of their boyhood, they were accustomed to deride.Prevents Rattling and Shaking of the Window! 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. gggfl HUGHES' MANUFACTURER OF Particular attention paid to FURNACE WORK. Give me a trial. T. S. BARRITT I do tot know what took place after I left but so far as dinner was concerned, Lib might Us well have gone to church. :tors of HEAVY AND LIGHT WAGONS, Pittston, Jan.4,1866 Mother sometimes rebuked her for her petulence to Bob, but father said it made no difference—it was customary for musical people to quarrel. He was quick-tempered himself, and Lib was more like him than any of the rest of us were. PJTTSTON BREWERY, Jan. 38. '08, "Oh I not a particle. I'd just as soon walk with you, if you desire it $ither way, though it's all the same to me. Thank you for the half.i Won't you join me and drink to my recovery ?" JCEI ICE! QARPENTERING AND BUILDING Bridget got it all right, however, and I think it was about the happiest one we ever did eat. OF ALL KIITDB AHD 8TYLE8 The undersigned, who has had extensive and long experience in all the various branches of the Carpentering Business, desires to announce to the Public that he is prepared, to take Contracts, for all kinds of work, or to do work by the day. He would refer to the many for whom he has built houses the last seventeen years, in Pittston, as to his ability and promptness, believing that all will give him the credit of it-ir patrons with all their The People of Plttston and West Plttston are respectfully informed that during the present winter I have greatly enlarged my lee House, at Yatesviiie and will be able next Summer to supply all demands throughout the season, with the best or Happiness is contagious, and there was enough of it in Lizzie's eyes alone to have inoculated a whole regiment with joy. Having fitted up a commodious shop for wood work and another for painting, he is prepared to take or* ders for all descriptions ot 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 hia work But to return to that December evening. As I have said, the weather was bad. For that reason, I suppose, the boy had failed to leave the evening paper. " Well, you go round the block the other way, and as I haven't hurt you, say nothing about having met me. I guess I'll go this way," and then watching till the supposed small-pox patient turned the corner, ho started off" on a full run in the opposite direction. ALE, PORTER, &C I believe Clara saw the state of affairs at once and shared Lizzie's joy to the greatest possible degree. It is understood that Afr. Hooper, the delegate from Utah, intends, at an early day, to have that polygamous community received as a State into the Union. A draft of a bill for the purpose has been drawn, in which it is provided that the laws of the United States shall be enforced in the new State, " except where obedience is rendered impossible by local cm- MOUNTAIN WATER ICE. dcrs will b •eccived at tiie regular Agency in • Thankful for the liberal and general patronage of last season, I feel encouraged to make every effort to serve the people to their entire satisfaction. My sales last summer far exceeded my expectations, which accounts for the short supply at that time, but this will not occur again, and none need fear that their supplies of me will ftiil before the close of the ■eason. The priees will be the same as last year. WM. H. R09ENTRANCE. PKteton January T, lWfc—»ra. DOING GOOD WORK, SCRANTO; Also in FITT8TON I complete arrangements made as well as for doing It according to agreement and in a neat and substantiaf planner. Having a convenient shop at his residence on the hill, near the "Mott Steam Mill," he is prepared for all small jobs as well as large ones, and will give strict attention to the same. When lather came iii, he asked for the paper, and said, " Confound the boy." Father and mother seemed to accept the " era of good feeling," without explanation, while Bob was insane. When Bob came in, he asked for the paper, and went up stair* to change his boots, grumb* ling out something about hanging the boy to the nearest lamp post. Mr. newspaper man proceeded on homeward undisturbed, and slept-the sleep of one who enjoys the consciousness, of having done a good thing, and four bits better off for having met a highwayman. MANUFACTURE OF ALE, The painting and trimming will bv done in the b«sst manner and on reasoable terms. He asked lather aboot the sermon, and on being assured that it was an excellent one, said he would take a a little of it. C. 8. BLACKMAN. William Str«el passed. Send in Deo. 17—1m. Pittston, July 9, lew. p... . „ HENnr STEVENS.. Pittston, Feb. 1?, 1869, toms."