Pittston Gazette

              JOB Printing AND aui^r~ TERMS OF PUBLIC AT ION • I M I " Tin. GAtETTi .Toboino Ofrici embraces a ty tr Jobbing Material, with one  lor &tearn I resa, two smaller Steam Power Pre.,*., ami two Hand Pressea. tbu, enabling tt» to expediu, ofeT"y *™I.Md to execute it inaman.Vr xZ to be surpassed «en in oar large citi«i,.nd at low rates. low hirs: Main :it $3.00 No pos g4 eharg aonttys, ; C« IWticular attention paid to the printing of Man teats, Pamphlets, Circulars, Show-Billg Label. Notes, Orders, Hand-Bills, Bill - Heads,' Tickets' Cards,Ac. . ' Jh Coinnu x mop; Fil ter ( s,St Ruled and Bound work of all kinds done to order iu the neatest and boat manner, and printed to order. * DEVOTED TO THE COAL INTERESTS, FOLITICS, NEWS, LITERATURE, AGRICULTURE, AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE. 1 months, $40 A full line of Justices' and Constables' Blanks together with License Applications and Bond., Notes Deeds, Contracts, Time and Pay Rolls, Ike constantly on hand. '* A'Iim I or individual interest, '20 nd Deaths, Noti each. All VOL. XX.—NO. 9. PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1869. WHOLE NO. 997. f Marriages pany g the same *20 cts. per line WHOLESALE GROCERS. WINES AND LIQUORS. BOOTS AND SHOES. [From Tennyson's " In Memoriam."] IF A MAX DIE, SHALL IIE LIVE movement they fell like one man on tbeir knees and wept aloud. Sobs, sighs, and fervently uttered "Amen" Were heard on every side, attesting the depth of their gratitude and the ecstacy of their joy. " The morning" had come bright and glorious, and its radiance filled all tho heavens. A Romance of True Love. ffittstOB fceite. ATTORNEYS AT LAW JgOOTS AND SHOES! 6. STAllK, ri EO. W. BRAINERD & CO., VT GROCERS, GB. SMITH, , IMPORTER OF BRANDIES, WINES, GINS, Ac., Ac., 191 West St., one Door above Iluaue St., NEW YORK. AGAIN ? The death of a Miss Jackson of this city, on Thursday of last week, was followed by -that of Mr. W. L. Hudgcna the Saturday following. The former peacefully breathed her last after a long and painful illness; the latter in a paroxysm of grief burst a blood vessel and died almost instantly. The deceased were betrothed and the consummation of theiT dreams of love had been deferred from time to time unfil, finally, Miss Jackson was prostrated by JRNEY AT LAW 103 Murray, near West Street, mark McDonnell Oh, yet we trust that somehow good Will be the final goal of ill. To pangs of nature, sins of will, Defects of doubt, and taints of blood f£wal gnteWigetttt. TTSTON E N N 'A NEW YORK Would respectfully jFI I inform the public that | L he has opened at his F | new Boot and Shoe store, an entirely, new ngJ handsome variety DSL LADIES', MISSES' ft pBeV CHILDREN'S SHOES of every description, style and quality, with an entire assortment of everything in the boot anil shoe line, from the dainty slipper to the strong lumbering boot. I wish to say to farmers particularly, who wish to buy Claims C Government {■«KO.W. BRAINSRD, DAVID BEl-DKN Mar. 7,1861 541vl Thoughts, Facta and Fancies. Express Office (ELISUA W. BAXT1S AUg. Ill, toj. DL. O'NEIL, ATTORNEY AT LAW. rASSrORT PENSION AND CLAIM AGENT, T A. WISNER, pj No. 92 Front Street, NEW YORK PISH AND OYSTERS That nothing walks with aimless feet; That not one life shall be destroyed, Or cast as rubbish to the void. When God hath made the pile complete; Young Men.—It should be the aim of young men to go into good society—we mean not the rich, nor the proud, nor the fashionable, but the society of the wise, the intelligent and the good. Where you find men that know more than you do, and from whose conversation you can gather information, it is always safe to be found. It has broken down many a man by associating with the low and vulgar, where the ribald song was inculcated, and the indecent story to excite laughter or influence the bad passion. Lord Clarendon attributed success and happiness in life to associating with persons more learned and virtious than ourself. If you wish to be wise and respected, if you desire happiness and not misery, we advise you to associate with the intelligent and good. Strive for excellence and strict integrity, and you will never bo found in the sinks of pollution, or on the benches of revilers and gamblers. Once habituate yourself to a virtuous course, once secure a love for good society, and no punishment would be greater than by accident to be obliged for a half a day to associate with the low and vulger. " Many a man. of love of self, To stuff his coffers starves himself; Labors, accumulates, and spares. To lay up ruin for his heirs; Grudges the poor their scanty dole; Saves everything—except his soul! TOIIN 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. |Sept. 12, ,67*Gm. WILKES .IKRE. PA BONNELLA ADAMS WHOLESALE GROCERS. That not a worm is cloven in vain; That not a moth with vain desire Is shriveled in a fruitless fire, Or but subserves another's gain. sickness. C» E. VfRIGHT- & ilCerington, TOR NETS AT law, ». C. IIAKElNOTOIf jyjILLER & ROSS, Unwilling, even then to be debarred her presence, Mr. H. was admitted to the sick room, where none were more attentive to the every want of the sufferer than himself, so far as the delicacy of his position would permit A sister of Miss Jacks n was, for days and nights, the sharer of his watchfulness. Her more feeble nature, however, sunk under the COMMISSION MERCHANTS BINGHAM TON BOOTS, A couple of mechanics of Williamsport are putting machinery in a canal boat to run it by steam. •» LKES-BARRE, PA ami JOBBERS of that I keep a full supply of the best make always on hand, and the Behold, we know not anything; I can but trust that good shall fall At last—far off at last, to all, And every winter change to spring. Office on Ma in St., above Z. Bennett's Store. Will practice in Courts of Luierne County and Mayor's Courts of Carbondale. Consultations in Gorman nml English. 1D. C. Harrington, Notary Fublic. Feb. 4,1S64. Groceries, Provisions, Flour, Grain, Mcal(i Feet! F. R.BAIRD FR. BAIRD & CO., • Packers and pealers in CAN, TUB, SriCED AND SHELL OYSTERS, B. t. COOLBAUOH. —Business men cannot be two careful in tak« ing money now-a-daya. A vast number of counterfeits are in circulation ; every species of our frac-tional currency is counterfeited. —An exchange tella of a farmer curing his daughter of the Grecian bend by throwing water on her—and then laying her i» the sun until she warped back to the old place again. Seeds, Ac,, Ac CHEAPEST IN TOWN—COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. Feb. 18, '69. Main St., Pittston, Pa. Being a practical shoemaker myself, and-employing none but So runs my dream, but what am ? An infant crying in the night; An infant crying for the light; And with no language but a cry. No. 333 South Front Street, PHILADELPHIA. HOTELS. I can warrant entire satisfaction in the CUSTOif DEPARTMENT to all who wish a complete fit, and will favor me with their patronage. mark McDonnell. THE BEST OF WORKMEN, PHYSICIANS JMJZERNE HOUSE, By special arrangements with the Express Companies and Railroads, those who order may rely on a constant supply and prompt delivery. Wo 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. V Jan.3- F. K. BAIRD A CO. burden of fatigue and sleepless apprehension, which she vainly struggled to sustain, and at last Mr. lludgens was left alone, with barely the assistance of a servant. The object of his solicitude and devotion day by day, became more feeble. He scarcely left her bedside. Sleep became a stranger to bis eyes, and even food was put away by him. But even such devotion could not turn the penetrating barb of death, and finally the eyes of the sufferer closed forever upon the tearful face ever above, her hand grew cold and rigid in death while yet in the warm clasp of his to whom-it was so shortly to be given in life and love. This was on Thursday. JJR. W. jr. McALARNEY, The wish, that of the living whole No life may fail beyond the grave. Derives not from what we have But likest trod within the soul! W1LKESBARRE, BESN A PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO RE- ECLECTIC PHYSICIAN R. S. RIEHL,") proprietors T. B. HULL, J1 r0pnC PAIRING —For the benefit of the gay and festive, we re-publish the following, which may very appropriately be termed the language of the curls. All violation* of these rules are not recognised by the beau mondes : •• A solitary ringlet whieh floats from to many waterfall* ia a notification on the part of the wearers that they are not engaged. If it is extremely long, the wearer ia supposed to be very desirous of getting spliced at once; if only moderately long, it showq that only good offers will be entertained; an'extremely short, meager ringlot indicates that the wearer is very par-* ticular as to whom she accepts. C Dflers his WestrPittst prof lal serv Ds to the citizens o Jan. 7,1SG9- Call before purchasing, and remember the right place. Are God and Nature then at strife, That Nature lends such evil dreams? So careftil of the type she seems. So careless of the single life; D chronic diseases. Office with Dr. R. Tha; i and vicinity. Special attention given Jenkins'Block, opposite Battle's Brick Building. Main St, Pittston, Pa, [Jan. 16,'C8 Luzerne hi JOHN McDOUGALL'S HOTEL! MILLINERY. .Main Street, Opposite 0«1C1 Fellows' Hall, PITTSTON, TA. Rovoniges of all kinds of the best quality. Ample iceommodation for the public. AlJ° a incut of confectioneries, by MRS. MeUOUUAl.*, T"'U*;», 1800. New millinery STOKE AND FANCY THGS. B. EVANS' Boot and Shoe Establishment jyi. P. J. O'MALLEY, That I considering everywhere Her secret meaning In her deeds, And finding that of fifty seeds She often brings bat one to bear. Late Resident S •goon and P SEW YORK t, opposite Battl sician of St. Yin Adjoining P. I.amb's Boot and Shoe Store. MRS. rD. LAMH, having recently opened a desirable Stock of Millinerv and Fancy Goods, invites the attention of the ladies to tho Eime. Her stoek comprisesOrtie :s Hospital, -Main ft Piii. brick build '&D—3m.* I falter where I firmly trod, And billing with my weight of cares Upon the great world's alt«r-stairs, That slope through darkness up to God. DR. WASHINGTON G. NUGENT, TlIYSKUN A^1' " yyum; house hotel, BONNETS, RIBBONS, HATS, FLOWERS, Feathers, Lares, 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. An Inquiring Mind.—It is said of a great English lawyer, whose learning was a source of astonishment to every one, that much of it was acquired by a disposition at all times to ask questions. It is possible that such notions actuated the Chief of Police, on Friday, when his office was visited by a pretty young matron, whose claim to consideration was evinced by a remarkably handsonme baby which she carried in her arms. 1' Sl'iWKON MARKET STREET, WELKES-BARRE, PA. 1 services to t izens of Full Blast 1 L. B. PERRIN. Proprietor I stretch lame hands of faith ami grope, And gather dust and chaff, and call To what 1 ieel ia Lord of all, And faintly trust the larger hope. On Friday the remains of Miss Jackson were followed to the grave. Ue who had been ever present at her bed was by her bier. His heart went down into the grave with the sleeper. The day following the burial, the fatigue to which Mr. lludgens had subjected, himself began to overcome him. He sank prostrated upon his bed, and giving way to theCpoignancy of his feelings, burst a blood vessel, and in less than 6ve minutes his heart bad ceased to suffer, for it was cold forever. The next day he, too, was followed to the tomb and placed by the side of his betrothed. —Seranton has a Young Men's Christian Association. Wo don't know of awidefr field for its labors. M uy ii, lHOd. n FVR JOI|N BECKER, I' PHYSICIAN AND SURUKON fgg~ Good Stabling attached Oct. 23, '68 PittstonJ Oct. 18,180C.-£f A M ERIC AN HOTEL, XI. MACCH CHUNK, PA jyjILLINERY NEW STOCK P TUKKHAXNOCX.) '• So careful of the type I" but no, From scarped cliff and quarried stone She cries," A thousand types are gone; I care for nothing; all shall go. —The body of General McAlister who died at Buffalo, last Friday, was forwarded to Wilkes- Barre. ibosite the First Xation.il Bank ROBERT KLOTZ, JOHN W. RKKD. MRS. MARY J. SMITH, Two doors above Lewis Cohen's Clothing Store, Office hours PITT8TON, PA from 8 to 10 a. m.., and 1 to 2 p April 2,18C8. MAIN STREET, PITTSTON. ' That is a very pretty baby, madam,' said that polite official to the smiling matron,' a remarkably pretty baby !' 'l)o you think so V Well, yes ; he has beer, very much admired, I must confess.' ' There is no doubt of that, I dare say. IIow old is he ?' m. Evening, 6 to 8. Pittston. March 1, 1866.-tf ST. CHARLES HOTEJJ, Penn Avenue, Has the pleasure of inviting her customers and the —Who is Doyle ? ladies in general to a lie has supplied himself with a variety of the best of stock, and has a stiong force of GOOD WOKKMEN 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 or lady. '• Thou makest thine appeal to me; I bring to life, I bring to death; The spirit does but mean the breath, I know no more." And he; shall be, —An Abington cow succeeded in swallowing a very small piece of duplex eliptie skirt wire, —and it killed her. C . DENTISTS SCRANTON, PA NEW AND FASHIONABLE The closest attention w'.ll be bestowed upon all guests, and their comfort will be the chief aim ot the Proprietor. -Be ran ton, May 2,1807—ly CHAS. H. BRAINARD, Prop'r. —The Eagle Hook and Ladder Company of Wilkes-Barre are to have a new apparatus. —The dedicatory services of the M. E. Church, Shickshinny, will take place May 9th. Services commence at 10J o'clock, A. M. C'*i S. BECK. M. D.—DENTIST J . late of 1'lIlLADELriIIA.— JVMCngjX Oflieo,—Two doors above bis for tiler resideuee, East side of Main St Pul)licSquare. Wilkes-Barre, Penn. July 19,1800.—lv STOCK OF MILLINERY, Man, her last work, who seemed bo lair, Snch splendid purpose in his eyes, Who rolled the psalm to wintry skies, Who built him fanes of fruitless prayer. ' Only two months old,' ' Indeed! Is he your youngest ?' ' Well, I should think so ! People don't get hold of these things every day!' ' Don't they ?' replied the unsuspecting Chief. ' The reason I asked, my wife and myself are talking about adopting one I' 'Oh ! in that case, I should advise you to get a divorce; I am a widow myself!' The Chief looked as if he didn't exactly understand, and hastily turned to the transaction of other business. above the TRIMMINGS, 4C., KEPAIRING OF ALL KINDS ATTENDED TO WITH PROMPTNESS. /CENTRAL HOTEL, \J UPPER PITT3TON. 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. A Melancholy TacTn.—When a rakish youth goes astray, friends gather around him in order to restore him to the path of virtue. Gentleness and kindness are lavished upon him to win him back again to innocence and peace. No one would ever suspect that he had ever sinned. Kut when a poor confiding girl is betrayed, she receives the brand of society, and is henceforth driven away from the ways of virtue. The betrayer is honored, esteemed, and respected ; there is no peace for her this side of the grave. Society has but few loving, helping hands for her, no smile of peace, no voice of forgiveness. There are earthly moralists unknown to heaven. There is a deep wrong in them, and fearful are the consequences. J. S. HINDS, Prop'r. stock has been selected with the utmost care and It Who trusted God was love indeed, And love, Creation's final law— Though nautre, red in tooth and claw With rapine, shrieked against his creed— —Shootisg or Tooxil.—Commonwealth vs. McMillan and Wheelock, indicted for scooting Win. Toohil at Hilliard's grove August Term, 1868. No prosecutor appearing a jury was sworn yesterday morning and brought in a verdict of not guilty.—Record of Times. —Carbondale can't support a lecturer. A few of the enterprising young men undertook the project of organising a series of lectures and started out with, the popular lecturer, Mr. Tilton. But despite the coihmendablo efforts of those young man, it failed for want of support. Tot Carbondale dignifies its chartor with the title of City. 1),: BARRETT, DENTIST. The Hou.«e has been thoroughly renovated and much improved, and the proprietor feels assured that lie 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. embraces a variety which cannot fail to please all Office at his resi.lencc on Franklin St. opposite the Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre,Fa., wli.'re he may hereafter be found at all hours. whether they desiro a costly or cheap outfit in the article of a Bonnet, or other head gear. g STURM ER'S Who loved, who suffered countless ills, Who battled for the true, the just. Be blown about the desert dust. Or sealed within the iron hills? Dr. B. inserts Teeth ouGold ami Silver plate, and operates in all the branches of Dental S:irC*ery,in the best manner. LACES, RIBBONS, FLOWERS, &C., In the greatest variety and at all prices. Please call i'ittston, June 6, '67-y A deduction from usual charges sufficient to Dvor expenses, allowed to persons who coma April lit 18C0.—1y. rjlHE SWAN HOTEL, and examine. M: J. 8. .NEAR THE RIVER BRIDGE, PITTSTON, PA, Pitts'ton, Nov. 2G, 1868. No more! A monster then a dream, A discord. Dragons of the prime, That tear each other in their slime, Were mellow music matched with him. When Jackson was moving on to strike McClellan's flank on the Chickahominy, he came to a stream which had no bridge and could not he crossed without one. The General had brought with him, from the valley, a rough uneducated man, full of energy, who had served him in emergencies, and in whom he had the utmost confidence. He called this man anrd told him that the stream must be bridged immediately; the regular engineers were also advised of the fact. In a short time the carpenter and the polished men of science were at the stream; the former had his plan, and the latter theirs. lie wanted to go at the work at once, without drawings; but they objected untill they could perfect their plans on paper. The engineers retired to their tents to perfect a paper bridge; the carpenter took his men and went to work to make a real one. In a very short time he appeared at the General's tent and reported briefly thus: "General, that bridge is done, but them picters ain't come yet." frC in a distance DR. 0: M. WILLIAMS, SURGEON KKNTIST, The above Hotel, so long and favorably known to the public, under the management of its present proprietor has recently undergone important repairs, oy whith its comfort and conveniences have been much enlarged. K long experience in the Hotel business ha? given the proprietor a thorough knowledgeof the wants of the travelling public, and all who patroniie the House may rest assured lhat-their comforts will bo studied and attended to. liood 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 EHItET, Paop'r. MISCELLANEOUS. QAMUEL J. BARBER, KEYSTONE MARBLE YARD, MAIN STREET, PITTSTON, PA BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTORY. Oh, life as futile, then, as frail t Oh, for thy voice to sooth and bless I What htfpe of answer or redress? Behind the veil,behind the veil. many improvements recently induced in his practice, ho regards none of —The Miltonian rejoices in the possession of a humorist who endeavers to cast Nasby in the back ground, by simply repeating the famous post-master's ideas, with but a variation in the classification of sentences. " Oilly Gammon" is the rather euphonies nom de pumc assumed by this new candidate for notoriety. lian liis method of Sculptor, and Dealer in REM OVAL! EXTRACTING TEETH WITHOUT TAIN, iiccessfully every day, by FOREIGN ANID DOMESTIC MARBLE, Having disposed of my interest in the Mercantile business, I have again concentrated my whole attention upon the Manufacture and sale of which ho is doing Tomb Stones, Mantels, Window Caps and Sills. A STARTLING SCENE IN CHURCH. X IT r. 0 V S OXIDE GAS l'ittston. Jan. 21,18C1—ly Opposite the Bank BOOTS & SHOES, A gay young fellow, of a deiatical turn, traveling in a stage coach to London,forced his sentiments upon 'he company by attempting to ridicule the scriptures. Among other topics he made himself merry with the story of David and Goliab, strongly urging the improbability of a youth like David, being able to throw a stone with sufficient force to sink it in the giant's forehead On this he appealed to the company, and in particular to an elderly Quaker. " Indeed friend," replied he, " I do not think it impossible, if the Philistine's head was as soft as thine is." It is perfectly safe and very pleasant to inhale. 3 results have !Deen entirely satisfactory in evy in lance. C. M. W. liooms with J. W. MILLER,adjoining the TITTSTON, LUZERNE CO., PA, There were many thrilling scenes in the New England churches during the Revolutionary war. The following one occured iu Sharon, Conn., under the ministry ol Rev. Cotton Mather Smith. It Is found in Headloy's " Chaplains of the Revolution RESTAURANTS. To Hotel Keepers. Applications and bonds for tavern LICENSE for sale at the PITTSTON GAZETTE OFFICE and, hereby request to my numerous old and tried friends, ami the public in general, to call and see me at 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 !Doen, and I desire to give the public tlio advantage of thi m and will do so if they will but give me the opportunity. My loug experience has given me a thorough knowledge of the business, and customers may rest assured that they uillnotbe imposed upon in either sale or custom work. —The " Franklin Zouaves," is a new military organization in Seranton. i Store of Ghas. Law & Co, JOHN U. HORN, —A baud of burglars are operating in Scran- l'ittston, May 1st IS64 MARKET ST11EET (opposite the jail) MISCELLANEOUS WILKES-BAEBE. TXTINDOW SHADES.—A New and T T Splendid lot of the celebrated Rustic Window shades, a real gem in house furniture. Come and see '.hem at R. B. CUTLERS Mr. Smith one Sunday took for his text part of Isaiah xxi, 11, 12. " Watchman, what of the night? The watchman said, the morning Cometh." The question in the first part of this passage had been the C}*ily, almost hourly, inquiry for nearly a month, of every one of that.congregation, and hence its appropriateness was keenly felt, but the startling announcement, "The morning cometb," took them by surprise, and they could not at first comprehend its significance, or how could it be adapted to the present gloomy prospect. Had he heard any good news? What had happened that he could say so confidently, " The morning cometh V No, he had nothing new to tell them, only to proclaim oyer again his unshaken confidence in God's promises. He did not attempt to conceal or or lessen the calamities that had befallen the country, nor deny that a fearful crisis was at hand. He acknowledged that to human appearance "clouds of darkness were round God's throne," but said that the eye of faith could pierce the gloom. The throne was there, though wrapped in the impenetrable darkness. In all the disasters that had successively overwhelmed them, he traced tbe hand of God, and declared that, to his mind, they clearly indicated some striking interposition of Divine Providence about to take place in their behalf. " Man's extremity was God's opportunity." Our extremity had come, and now was the time for Him to mako bare " His arm for the deliverance of His people. —The Slate Fair will be held this year at Harrisburg, commencing the last Tuesday in Soptembcr next, and continue three days. Fish, Steaks, Chops, 4c. Ac. Old an 1 New Ales, Wines, Liquors and Cigars of the choicest quality. Feb. 25 18G'J—tf. Hit. NOLL, ARCHITECT SCR AOS TON, PA :\nd specifications for Public Buildings and Pri.-.sidenaes furnished on short notice terms very i:\ble. Otti'-e No. 1161. ickawunua Avenue, third (Sept. 10,1868. Pittston, April Agent for Lurerne Co.,P LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S SHOES, —Our patrons will please band in their favors—communications, advertisements, ect., by Tuesday evening if possible. This "will insure contributors satisfaction and greatly accommodate the printer. Temperance restaurant JOHN BARNES rpiIIS WAY! THIS WAY! Df even- description, made to order and kept for tale. The best, the cheapest and handsomest that :an be procured. 8. STUKMER. Pittston, Jan. 28,1S69—ly. Has just opened an Eating House in the Somerset Buiding, fir,st door north of C. W. Freeman's Jewelry Store, east side of Main street, Pittston, where he will be happy to supply the public with refreshments of all kinds. Tea, Coffee. Hread, Cakes, Pies, &c., of our own bakine and warranted good and pare. 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,'08. JOHN BARNES. J. J. MERRIAM'S S T CD1C NEW SADDLE AND HARNESS SHOP I Next Door North of Hileman's Saloon, MAIN ST —A Segtch paper gives to the " hopeful" young men, a directory on symptoms of old maidishness, and sajs : " When a woman goes to bed with her stockings and flannel nightcap on, that's a symptom." We can easily imagine the writer to be an editress, but how in the world are young men to become acquainted with the fact of this symptom? At Miller's Fhotograph Rooms. CABINET AND LIFE-SIZE PORTRAITS J inOilColors. Also conies made from Daguerre Ambrdtvpes or Card Pictures any size desired, Voter Color a or re-touched wit* 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, buj.li light and heavy. His work will be done in the ben manner, including also all repairing. Constantly on hand Ready-made work, together with a good supply of WATCHES, CLOCKS, &c. A Happy Rebuke.—Watty Morrison, was a scotch Clergyman, a man of wit and humor. On one occasion he entreated the officer at Fort George to pardon a poor fellow that was sent to the halberts. The officer offered to grant his request if he would in return grant him the favor he would ask. Mr. Morrison agreed to this, and the officer immediately demanded that the ceremony of baptism should be preformed on a puppy. The clergyman agreed to it, and a party of gentleman asssembled to witness the novel baptism. Mr Morrison desired the officer to hold up the dog as was necessary in their baptism of a "child anu said: I Lost at Sea.—A boy on board an ofiean steamer recently got up quite a panio among the passengers. He bolted suddenly into the cabin one morning, before the passengers had fairly rubbed their eyes open, exclaiming— WATCHES, CLOCKS AND awl Painted in Oil or India Tnk. J EWELRY! -ly jyjcDOUG ALL'S CARRIAGES, WAGONS, &c. ROBES, BLANKETS, WHIPS, BELLS, W. FREEMAN, " We are lost! lost J" CENTRA! ami all other articles belonging to the trade; all of which he will sell as cheap as they can be had in the couiity. A share of patronage is respectfully solicited and satisfaction guaranteed. ELI AGEK. Invites the attention of the public to his choice seection of " Lost!" screamed out the whole of the passengers, in dismay. " Lost!" said the lad, astonished at the alarm he had created. " I know we are lost, because the captain's on top o' the house, and another man's up the mast, looking to see where we are." —A dog pound—a link of sausage. BOOK AND MUSIC STORE, /1 ARM AGE AND WAGON MAK\J 1NG, AND —The members of the G. A. R.of Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, are taking the initiorys teps to observe the 30th of May to strew flowers over the fallen heroes' grave*. Opposite (Jooper's Hall, Pittston, Dec. 17,1868. RICH JEWELRY, WATCHES, CLOCKS, SILVER PLATED WARE, Keeps constantly on 1 ooks, Music, and Station il a good assortment of of all kinds. blacksmithing. SLATES, PENCILS, PAPER, SCHOOL BOOKS, SILVER PLATING SPECTACLES, GOLD PENS AND CASES THE Undersigned is now prepared at his Shop In West Pittston, to do a general business, in BLACKSMITHING, and the manufactare of WAGONS, CARRIAGES AND BUGGIES. • Having been particular to secure the best of Wagon and Carriage Makers, as weil as Blacksmiths, he feels no hesitation in assuring the public that the work made at his shop will compare favorably with the best in Northern Pennsylvania. —Rev. Dr. Thomas Price of Aberdare, South Wales, arrived at Scranton last week. A great ovation was given him—the Welshmen turning out en masse to do him honor. He is one of the leading reformers in Europe, and during our late war was side by side with John Bright in advocating the interests of America in Eng- AND FANCY GOODS IN GENERAL, He is also sole agent in Pittston for J E. Spencer & Co.'s celebrated 14 As I am a minister of the Church o( Scotland, I must proceed according to the ceremonies of the Church." BLANK BOOKS, MEMORANDUMS, Ac. Did Not Dance. —There are persons in Illinois who have the proper reverence for places of public worship. One of this class having had the misfortune to be detained in Chicago over Sunday, slowly sauntered down Wabash Avenue in the morning, about the hour of morning service. Arrived at the-*—Church, and stooping a moment, the organist com: menced playing one of those lively compositions with which the " performance" of religious service is now generally commenced. Just then a gentleman passing into the church invited him to enter and take a seat. The business will receive careful attention and ivory addition will be promptly made to the stock vliich the wants of the community may call for. The put rouge of the public is respecttully solicited. Pi ttsaon, April 18,180-7. " Certainly," said the major, "I expect all the ceremony." " Well then major, I begin by usual question : Do you acknowledge yourself the father of this puppy ?" SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES, PAINTING AND TRIMMING! which are superior to any other now in use, and never fail to give full satisfaction to those who use them Every artiple Sold, warranted as represented, and he will not be undersold by any establishment in Lorerne County. Now is your opportunity to make Presents Beautiful and Cheap, or to supply yourself from one of the best selections in the county. 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, aud satisfaction in every particular will be guaranteed# JOSEPH KLOIZ. land. BAKERIES. A roar of laughter burst from the crowd, and the officer threw the cancHdate for baptism away. —Matrikokt under Difficulties :— O, Love! how hard a fate Is thine 1 BRANDENBURG'S BAKERY New Brick, opposite Big Basin, That good goodsare the cheapest,is 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 $7.25,12x7-, 25-$87.60, the same amount that make 1 doz. 36 oz. worth $18.00, makes 9 doz. 4 oz. it 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. REPAIRING Prophet like, kindling with the vision on which the eyes of hia faith rested, he dropped the general subject of God's faith full nets, and told his astonished hearers that ha believed that they were on the point of hearing extraordinary news of victory to our arms. He would not wait for an indefinite future to prove his faith to be well lounded—he was willing to bring it to the test of the present. Thay might judge wether he was right or wrong, for, said he, "the morning now cometh." I see it* beams already gliding the mountain-tops and you shall soon beholi its brightness bursting over the land." From the aggregate evidence already elicited and daily augmenting,we are induced to believe with the Poet, " True love never did run smooth" and the proverbial phrase, " Facta are stranger than Fiction" hardly needs further corroborating testimony. PITTSTON, PA 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.. Pitteton, Dec. 24,1868. A Fair Turk.—" I undestand, Mr. Jones that you can turn anything neater than any other man in town." " Yes, Mr Smith. I think so." "Ahem! Mr. Jones, I don't like to brag, but there is nobody on earth that can turn a thing as well as I can whittle." "Pooh ? nonsense, Mr. Smith! Talk about whittling—what can you whittle as nice as I can turn V Anything—everything, Mr. Jones. You just name the articles that I can't whittle that you can turn, and I will give this dollar if I do not doit to the satisfaction of these gentlemen present.'' (Here Mr. Smith tables the dollar.) " Ahem t Well, then, Mr. Smith, suppose we take two grindstones just for a trial you know—yofi whittle the one whilo I turn tho other." A fair " sell." Mr. Smith stared a moment and vanished. The forfeited dollar was quickly disposed of by those prosent with great glee and satisfaction. rpiIE STAFF OF LIFE is good Bread, and I I would respectfully inform the citizens of Pittston and vicinity, that I always keep the genuine article on handforsale, withallkindso Wast Pittston, May jl,18U6 " Not exactly, Mister," replied our friend ; "I ain't used to such doin's on Sunday ; and ; besides, I don't dance!'' ATEW WAGON SHOP. _LD AMOS STROH CRACKERS, PIES, CAKES, &c., Sec. Familiesand Parties supplied with everything in his line, on short notice, and on reasonable STOVES AND TINWARE. A few evenings since a love lorn swain, atill in his teens determined to take unto himself » wife of his youth. Desires to inform his old customers and the public in general that he lias fitted up a commodious and convenient shop for the making and painting of terms REMOVAL! Leavisg Church.—A Kentucky preacher who was annoyed by the-habit of people leaving church before the service, deterained to break the practice off. So one day he was " drawing his bow at a venture," when a nice young man started out But A., without lowering his voice, cried out— "A word with you, young man; you shall not interrupt the congregation by going out in tinW of service." But pausing a moment,he said/" Now, I remember, I took a man to task over at Shawnee Run for going out, and, brethren and sisters, what de you think he turned out to be ? What they call a lunatic. So go on, young man ; maybe you are one of them sort." " A lovely being, scarcely formed or moulded, A rose *ith all its sweetest leaves yet folded." My establishment is now in my new brick building opposite the big basin, on Main Bt. •FRANK BRANDENBURG. Pittston, March 1,1803. WAGONS OF ALL KINDS, RE PLATING DONE ANY THICKNESS REQUIRED. opposite the Catholic church, on WILLIAM STREET in Pittston. ffhe 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 lDest of wood, and to do the painting in the most durable and approved manner. The iron work to his wagons is done by Wm. Stroll, who is well known as one of the BEST WORKMEN in this section. The public are invited to call and take a look at our work, painting shop, and work 8hZy 21, *68—tf Respectfully gTR0H Mr. James Soarles, is agent for the sale of these goods in Pittston, and all orders left at his Jewelry Store will receive prompt attention BARRITT'S TIN SHOP! And straightway did he proceed to the side of his beau ideal of womanhood, and all being agreed in, these ~\TEW BAKERi'. D The undersigned woul£ respectfully anuuunce to the public that he has opened D. McKOWN One Door South of Penn'a Coal Co.'s Office, " Two souls with but a single thought, Two hearts that beat as one." were made one, with the blessings of the Divine, and hopes expressed of their soon becoming three. But ere the congratulations were completed, their conjugal felicity was destined to meet with an interruption which little did portend of amativeness, or the gentle whiipers of Jove. The materfamilias of young Adonis bearing of this role presumed upon being an uninvited guest, and in accordance with the hasty conclusion, rather abrubtly appeared upon the festivities of the occasion, asserting with a rather persuasive tone of authority,iter discountenance of the alliance. But too late! The knot had been tied. But she was not to be worsted like this and had the young candidate for dntiea of a paterfamilias arrested and placed en bastille. He duly entered his protest, in rather demonstrative language, if not so logical. He askod to have it put off, but the officer could not brook delay, and he was compelled to yield to lorce. The next day we visited the young gentlemen, at his new quarters. His appearance was somewhat emaciated, and his eyes told of a restless night. On the outside, our " Sweet Cytheria a longing tarriance made," and conversed freely with her husband. His grief was soon ended, however, he being let out on condition that he " shan't do so again." We hope their honey-moon will proye a happy one and they may realise all their expeetaions.West Pittston, Feb. 18, '69. PITTSTON, PA One cannot imagine the effect of such language uttered by the minister of God in such a time of doubt and anxiety and suspense. He ceased, and as he closed the Bible and exclaimed " Amen! so let it be," a profound and death-like silence rested on the audience. Each one seemed to feel as if an invisible presence was there, and some weighty announcement was just at hand. P1TTST0N MEAT MARKET. PETER SEIHEL. At the Pittston Meat Market, opposite the Bank, desire to inform the public that the? are as heretofore supplying their numerous cnsttomers with the best of FRESH BEEF, PORK, MUTTON, LAMB, and all other seasonable meats. They are also dealing in H1PE8 SHEEP SKINS, and FURjl,for which they will at all times pay the HIGHEST MARKET PRICES IN CASH. Bring them along. P. 8. Pittston, Nov*l,l»f.«—tf. Having on hand a full assortment of EXTENSIVE BAKERY IN PITTSTON STOVES OF ALL KINDS! k.Ijoining the Butler House, where he will be prepared at all times to supply families and parties with jpread Biscuit, Cakes and Pies, of all 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 offBread Ac,, which he offers. A share of patronage is respectfully solicited. L. ELTEIilCII. 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 STREET BLACKSMITH SHOP! V LvlRGE STOCK OF TIN-W^RE, This is a good story of n citizen who used to go home late slightly inebriated, take a lanch usually setr out for him by his considerate wife. One night, beside the usual dish of cabbage and pork, she left a wash-bowl filled with caps in starch. The lamp had long been extinguished when the staggering sot returned home, and, by mistake, when proceeding to satisfy his hunger, he stuck hii fork into the wrong dish. He worked away at his mouthful of caps very patiently for some time, but finally being unable to masticate them, he said to his wife—" Old woman, where did you get your cabbage? They are so darned stringy I can't chew them!" '• My gracious, " she replied, •'if the stupid fellow aint eating up all my caps that I put in starch over night." Suddenly the deep hush was broken by the distant clatter of a horse's hoof along the road. The sharp and rapid strokes told of swift riding and of urgent baste. They knew at once what it meant. For days and weeks their eyas had strained up the street that led northward to catch sight of the messenger ol good or evil tidings that was hourly expected. He had come at last, and as nearer, clearer rang the sound of that wild gallop on the listening ear,each looked mute and earnest inquiry into hit neighbor's face. Bight on through the plaee, siraight for the meeting house, darted the swift rider, and drawing rein at the door, leaped from the saddle, and leaving bis foaui-co\ipred steed unattended, strode into the main aisle. On the deep silence that filled the building like the blows of a hammer. As he passed along a sudden paleness spread over the crowd of faces turned with painful eagernes toward bim. But looking neither to the right hand nor to the left the dread messenger passed on, and mountthe pulpit stairs, handed the pastor a letter. Notwithstanding the good nan's faith, his band trembled, and an ashy hue overspread his face as he reached out to recieve it. " Burgoyne hms surrendered! " were the first words that met his eye. lie staggered under them as under a blow. Sorrow sobers us and makea the mind genial. And in sorrow we love our friends more tenderly, and the dead become more dear to us. And just as the stars shine out in the night, so there are blessed faces that look at us in our grief, though before their features were fading from our recollection. Suffering! Let no man -dread it too much, because it is good for him, and it will help him to make sure of his being immortal. It is hot in the solemn night, that other worlds are to be seen shining their long, long distances. And it is in sorrow, the night of the soul, that we see farthest and know ourselves natives of infinity and sons ahd daughters of the Most High. Pittston July fith, 1SC5 DY WILLIAM STROH, AND USEFUL PATENT. All made up by experienced workmen and warranted to give satisfaction. 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 * BREWERIES. ANTI-WINDOW RATTLER, HOLLOW-W4REI FOR DWELLINGS, CARS, STEAMBOATS, AC. Such as POTS and KETTLES, COAL 8CUTTLES, also LANTERNS, KEROSENE LAMPS, KEROSENE OIL, REFLECTORS, MINERS'LAMPS, I)AND, HOWELL & KINO, -1 Vj [Successors to Smith Bros..] BLACKSMITHING, Prevents Rattlingand 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. CELEBRATED XX AND XXXX ALES, UNRIVALED CREAM ALES, HORSE SHOEING, » WAGON IRONING. Manufactured from BEST OF MALT AND HOPS. 9 fun he supplied with a Pure Healthy and TOOL SHARPENING, r n e 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 STROII. Pittston, Sept. 17,18G8.—ly. Jan. 28. '09. And every other article belonging to a firstclass Shop. MINERAI XX AND XXXX PORTER, L WATER, SODA WATER, SARSAPARILLA, 4c. JOBBING JCE1 ICE! BOTTLED ALE AND PORTER. UNION BREWERY, Pittwton, Pa. Q S. BLACKMAN, The People of Pittston and West Pitta ton are respectfully informed tliatduring the present winter I have greatly enlarged my lee House, at Yatesville, and will be able next Summer to supply all demands throughout the season, with the best of Attended to with promptness,and 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 Lueerne County. A veteran toper had been reading a series of articles on liquor adulteration in New York—the analysis of the liquors showing an average of about sixty five parts of water to thirty five of spirits. " They don't give the spirits a fair chance," said the aged bacchanalian, " they'll keep on fooling with water till it depopulates the earth h 28,'G7 HUGHES' MANUFACTURER OF Particular attention paid WORK. Give me a trial. ' Pittston, Jan.4,1866. L to FURNACE T.S. BARRITT MOUNTAIN WATER ICE. What ark Trumps?—An individual, whom we will call Mr. P., once rang at the, door of the British Minister, and telling the servant, that he had important business with the minister, was shown into an ante-room, where he wa6 soon joined by that official, when the following dialogue took place:— " May I ask, sir what business it is that you have with ine?" "Certainly' sir. It is this: In passing your house I learned that you had a whist party here to-night and, as I am remarkably fond of the game, I thought I woijld just- step in and see what are trumps." The sublime impudence of the thing so amused the minister that he invited the intruder into the room where the guests were assembled, and introduced him as the" "Most impudent man in America." Proprietors of AND LIGHT WAGONS, Thankful for the liberal and general patronage of last Beason, 1 feel encouraged to make every effort to serve the people to their entire satisfaction. My sale* 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 fail before the close of the season. The prices will be the same as last year WM. H. ROSENCRANCE. Pittston January 7,1869.—Sm. PITTSTON BREWERY, IIEAV'Y QARPENTERING AND BUILDING again." A German sued his neighbor for killing hii dog. The .justice ssked the defendant if ha killed the dog, " Pe sure I kilt him, but lot him. prove it," was the dogged reply. This being satisfactory, the plaintiff was asked—with » view of ,-assessing damages, how much the dog was worth. " The dog was worth noting, but since he was so mean as to kill him, he shall pay de fall value of him." This picture will apply to a good many lawsuits. prepare# I" furnish their patrons with all their OF ALL KINDS AND STYLES undersigned, who has had extensive and long experience in all the various branches of the Carpentering Business, desires to announce to the Public that lie 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 bnilt houses the last seventeen years, in Pittston, as to his ability and promptness, believing that all will give him the credit of The palindrome is a line that reads alike backward and forward. One of the best is Adam's first observation to Eve : " Madam. I'm Adam." Another is the story that Napoleon, when at St. Helena, being asked by an Englishman if he could have sacked London, replied : "Able was I ere I saw Elba"—the best palindrome, probably, in the language. Having fitted up a commodious shop for wood work and another for painting, he is prepared to take*orders for all descriptions ot wagons, and to guarantee that his work will be done well and in season. Having in connection with his wagon department a corps of blacksmiths of long experience, tlie important part of good ironing will not be wanting on any of his work A h K , i'QRTER, WHEREAS letters testamentary upon the Estate of Peter Polen, late of the Borough of West Pittston, County of Luzerne, deceased, have been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims against said Estate will present them duly authenticated for settlement to either of the undersigned or to C. 8. Stark attorney for the Estate at his office Pittston, Pa. The next moment a radiance like that of the morning broke over his countenance, and ho burst into tears. Bising to read the incredible tidings, suck~» swell of emotion flooded his heart that lie could scarcely utter them aloud. The audience sat for a moment overwhelmed end stupefied, then, as their pastor folded bis hands and turned his eyes toward Heaven in thankful Sprayer, impelled by a simultaneouf K ANTON. Also ill PITTSTON n ill be received at their regular Agency in DOING GOOD WORK, y have full and complete arrangements made as well as for doing it according to agreement and in a neat ana substantial manner. Having a convenient shop at his residence on the nill, near the 'Mott Bteani Milt," lie is prepared for all small jobs as we" as large ones,and will give strict attention to the same. MANUFACTURE OF ALE, The painting and trimming will bv done in tho bes manner and on reasoable terms. unsurpassed. Send in C. S.BLACKMAN. William Street, WILSON G. POLEN, ) CATHARINE POLEN, V Executors, MARY SWETLAND. I Pittston, March, 15, —All our exchanges from down the river speak of the mountains being on fire. Jefferson Davis writes that he will return to this country this spring, and engage in som« business which will yield him support. your order 17—lm. Pittston, July 9,1868 HENRY STEVENS. Pittston, Feb. 18,1869.