Pittston Gazette

              r "DR Pn,NrTIJIG AND JUJLWi IMS OF PUBLICATION t.v Of 'tJjfiX?&?*?"** en'hr»"«" « Ihrntf V*ri«. - "« °na LarK^yli,ZrT.T •ll"1 •*» IIhm.I iv,. (D. " r 3U'fl,n FowC"r Eresaei »"rfc »f i-v« ,y km„ . *na,'"|'S »"«" «xpe,iit« t/» *k- ev« n ; ° t x'H ,,u' il "i h luuniu r not °Ur la,'£e cities,and *t low 1 rn KfDA ill III-' 1 *1*3.0 I I M tin Si Printing m Man. OnU-n. Hnn.l un',1"' S,M'M • BMUt, I.-.iUls, "in-H™is, Tickets S'C» * C'rtrJs, A no., ? mo?., ?18 Ktrio.1 aud fcouu.1 w„. k ,,f .„i,■ . in llio ncaieM and l„.s. m, done to orde manner, and printed to fe mo*., 81i DEVOTED TO THE COAL INTERESTS. POLITICS, NEWS, LITERATURE, AGRICULTURE, AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE. order, ninths, J-in A fuil line of •Justices' *n.i / gether '.villi W.-nse ApnIiC?„tio„T Ii "* Deeds, Contracts, Time and pav constantly on hand. ° Ac, PITTST.ON, PA., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1869. WHOLE NO. 1,018 iotiecs, $3 each. All iividua! interest, SO k nnd Deaths, !0 ets. per line. YOL. XX. -NO. 30 * of Mi.rria ing the santC WHOLESALE GROCERS. PISH AND OYSTERS. BOOTS AND SHOES. INSURANCE COMPANIES. COMPROMISE. ASA PACKER'S TREASON AND SCISSORINKTOOMBS TO! N3YS AT LAW JgOOTS AND SHOES! ROBBERY. Seward is going to Mexico. General Banks is at St. Petersburg. New York has a "Kat Men's Association." The gold streams in Scotland do not pay. ltiissia now keeps up an army of 1,467,000 men A New York hotel charges $300 a week f„r lioanl. Mrs. Scott Siddon has returned to the New y01i. stage. Geo. w. brainerd & co., GROCERS, 103 Murray, near West Street, NEW YORK: TOHN McKENNA, O GENERAL PRODUCE, FISH AND OYSTER COMMISSION MERCHANT,WYOMING FIRE INSURANCE CO WILKES-LARUE, PEKNA. List 1 took my sweetheart out to ride, Amid the beauties that the season brings, And ha we cantered liglwly «ido by side, vVeiuul oin usiml sportive wordy flings. He Truckles to Traitors in Europe, and Disgusts His Traveling Companions—He Builds a Mansion near his University for tla Niece of Jcf) _ Davis—She is Supported in Luxury and Ease by ylsa the Copperhead—Jeff. Davis! Brother, Col. Joe Davis of the Rebel Army, note a guest of the Democratic Candidate—How Poor Loyal Men Fare while he Maintains Rebels in opulent Splendor—The Increase of Tolls on the Lehigh Road since May last, Fifty-Seven Cents per Ton—The "Door Man's Fnend" makes the Poor Man Pay for the Support of Jeff Davis' Brother and Xiecc—The Consumers oj Coal Robbed of One Thousand Dollars a Dai/ to Pamper Rebels and Corrupt the voters—H010 the Half Million Gift was Made lo the Lehigh University—llo'o the Nomination was Bought— How the Election Expense are Met—Rebels Dance while the people pay the piper—Pennsyloanians Robbed lo Corrupt the Popular Morals, *nd Clothe Traitors in Purple and Fine Linen—One Thousand Dollars a Day Extorted from the Poor to make Packer Governor—#30,000 Per Mont]i—$360,000 Per 1 ear " Special Tax." .0. STARK, MARK McDonnell ATTORNEY AT LAW, ? IT TSTON, PEN N 'A n,. | Would respectfully ■Ml I inform the public thnt V u he has opened at his r I new Boot nmt Shelve store.an entirely new ftn(* '"4ni'aome variety P4 LADIES', MISSES' * jgjrafc. CHILDREN'S SHOES o( every description, Capital anil Surplus, $170,000 ffllO.W. BRJINESD, No. 302 Soutli Water and 303 South Front St., PHILADELPHIA. For referenco set? J. S. Hnrlhut, Pittston, Pa. [Sept. 12, '67-Gm, DIRECTORS: CIIAS. DORRANCE, L. D. SHOEMAKER, JOHN REICH ARD, O. COLLINS, STEWART PIERCE, G. M. HARDING, CHAS. A. MINER, TIIOS. FORD, But as we rode a nudden change seemed wrought In her demeanor, and she quiet grew ; Said I, "I'll give a penny for your thought," f You'll pay too dear," said she, "I thought of you." (eLISUA W.BAXTER DAVID PELDEN I) JONES TTOP.NEY AT LAW The discussion of the Alabama claims has boon relewed.:tte Build Main S( T A. WISNER, , IS Front Street, NEW YORK A. MOUSE, C. E. BUTLER, A. C. LANING, U. C. SMITH. CHARLES DORRANCE,  b. li. SHOEMAKER, V. President. R. C. Smith, Secretary, THOS.FORD, Agent, Pa. Senator Kessenden lied from perforation of the bowels. County, and P. K. BAIRD FR. BAIRD & CO., , Packers and Dealers in CAN, TUB, SPICKD AND SHELL OYSTERS, B. f. COOLBAUdll, I wonder." Mud I, looking in her eye, '•That tilings so trifling occupy your mind; My thought to l»otter, brighter things arise— To stars; my gaze goes with my thoughts, I find." ■nsuKations ill July 15. V.9 tf. BONN El IH MS Chicago is growling becau.-o they harohuij n„ sk itng .vet. style and quality, with nn entire assortment of everything in the boot aud shoe line,from the dainty clipper to the strong lumlieriiig boot. I wish to say to farmers particularly, who wish to buy Women earn forty eonts a day at harvesting jn E. 1'AINTEK jyjILLER & ROSS No. 3J3 South Front Street, PHILADELPHIA. May Ifith,V,7 •'Not stars that in the far blue skies appear, But stars that here on earth their courses run." Ah,yes," said she. "I understand quite clear! i hey are police stais that yon watch and shun." 'russia. Commodore Vanderbilt has feasted Jem Mace., the pugilist. TOR X K Y AT L A W COMMISSION MERCHANTS •Collections etc and JOBBERS of By special Arrangements with the Express Companies and Railroads, those who order may rely on a constant supply and prompt delivery. We beg a continuation of tlie favors of our old friends aiid customers, and solicit the orders of dealers generally, promising every satisfaction in our power to give. Send in your orders. Jan.3- F. R. BAIRDACO. BINGHAM TON BOOTS, WESTERN General Sickles is making tilings warm for the Spaniards. tided to— g, MAIN STREET, PITTS- rios, Provisions. Flot Grain, Meal, Feed, that I keep a full supply of the best make always on hand, and the MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Tho western railroad trains have fire at night in heir stoves. May CD, 18iisi tf, Seeds, Ac., A Iluinc Office, 410 Main Strcit, Milwaukee, Wis, "No, you mistake," said I, "yet it is true That two bright stars now hold mo in arrest And what is curious, they both are blue- Worn 'neaih abrow instead of on the breast " Horace Greeley writes the leaders for the Bo.-twn Daily Tribune. O'NEIL, ATTORNEY AT LAW Feb. 18, 'B9. Main St., Pittsion, Pa. CHEAPEST IN TOWN —COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. Lester Sextos Aren't. MUNSELL A PERCIVAL, A. W- Kellooo,Set, Gen'l Agts, Eastern I'eun. Hebie Smrn, 428„\Valutit-*t., Phfla. A boy seven years of ago was arrested for drunkenness in St. Louis. The Republicans of Mississippi held their State ecurention yesterday. D. Reing a practical shoemaker myself, and employing none but r.VsarORT TENSION AND CLAIM AGKNT, WILKES-BAR RE, PA. •Tune —1 v. rjl McNAMARA. IValer in Pry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Provisions Ac., New Brick Store, next door to Brandenburg's Bakery, MAIN STREET, MILLINERY. Total Assets January 1st Isf.T, " April 18C.S, (1,579,52*1.70 3.141,72ti.l!i 8, SI 18,186.31 • Why do you not," asked she, "escape by flight)" "I try," said I, "but if I turn to start, Those two blue stars flash at me quick and bright; Aud mercilessly shoot me through the heart." JYJILLINERY NEW STOCK. THE BEST OF WORKMEN, " July - lsos, nearly 4,1DUO.(KK).00 High rates of interest aud low rates of mortality produce Large Dividends. reabody is expected to return to Knglaud about the middle of October. The New York Democrats nominated a ticket last week, Wednesday. . 1 can warrant entire satisfaction in the CUSTOM DEPARTMENT to all who wish a complete fit, and will faror me with their patronage. MAKK MCDONNELL. C. E WRIGHT. I». C. HARRINGTON \\TRIGHT & HARRINGTON, T V ATTORNEYS AT LAW, PITTSTON,PA MRS. MARY J. SMITH, One Thousand Dollars loaned for 51) Years, at C per Ct. Compound Interest produces }1S,420.15 at 8 pr ct. " " '• 46,(DU1.C!1 at lu " " •• " u;,3!W.tso A full Stock of Fresh Goods always on hand Pittston, May 6,1809-ly. "Ah! those are shooting stars " said she, "'tis plain ; You ought to seiie the one that does this killing." '•1'vo tried," said I, "but so far all in vain— , I cannot capture her unless she's willing." London ha* 24.000 streets, 6.000 of which are counted "business streets." WILKES-BAR RE, T A Has tho pleasure of inviting her customers and the PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO RE- The favorable rale of Mortality experienced, presents an inducement for insuring in the Northwestera, as exhibited in the following table shotting the rate each year since 1861, of Loss to Amount Insured in this Company, as compared wits the total average of the same in each corresponding year, of all the Companies doing business in the State of Massachusetts, as published in the Official Reports; With a desire to show Asa Packcr up before the People whose votes he soliciUon the second Tuesday in October, and desiring to do him no injustice, we wrote to one of his neighbors, a gentleman of unimpeachable integrity, to give us such reliable proofs of Packer's alleged extortions and Rebel sympathies as might be depended upon,and proven when availed. While wo were fully convinced of his turpitude and treason, we confess we were not tully prepared for the iniquitous depths of this bad man's record during the war and since its close. The pubiic debt statement for this month show? another large reduction. Ifliccon Main St., abovo Z. Bennett's Store. V 111 practice iu Courts of Luzerne County and ♦ .-yor's Courts of Carbondale. Grady, ward & co., (SUCCESSORS TO J. B. STARK A CO.) WHOLESALE Cfc RETAIL DEALERS IN lailies in general to a PAIRING The Jow9 ofSt. Petersburgaro to build a synagogue eosting 1,000,coo roubles. Call before purchasing, and remember the right place. "Suppose you capture those two stars," said she, "Howwill you punish such malicious sport?" Said I, ' the proper course, I think, would be, To have"it settled by some kind of court-" ,cDnsultations in German and English X C. Harrington, Notary Public. NEW AND FASHIONABLE Jenkins'Block, opposite Rattle's Brick Building, Main St, Pittston, Pa, [Jan. 16,'CJ Henry. Clay's infancy is famous for hairing been rocked in a dough-trough. Feb. 4,1S64 • Jroceries, Provisions, Flour, Salt, Wood and Willow Ware, STOCK OF MILLINERY, lieorgs Peabody has made an additional gilt ot 000 to the Peobody Institute. AVKRAOI RATIO RATIO OF THE DIFFgRLKCK IN FAVOR TSAR or ALL. KORTIIWKSTR'M OF 11IIS COMPANY 1862 1.14 #6 .18 1863 1.21 83 .38 18G4 1.24 87 .87 1865 .92 5'J ;;3 1866 .83 56 .27 A colored man has been appointed on the examining corps of the Patent office. (J SUTHERLAND, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, East Side of Public Square, (Nos, 29 and 30,) TRIMMINGS, AC., THGS. B. EVANS' Boot and Shoe Establishment "And will you still," said she,"those stars pursuo ?" "Yes," I replied, "as long as life remains." 'Ifcaught,"she asked, "what would they profit youi" Said I, "They'd have to sutfer for my pains." ' Prince Napoleon is again brought forward as a candidate for the Spanish throne. FOR WEST TITTSTON BOROUGH, WILKES-BARRE, PA, SA. Gradt, ■Tom M. Ward, I. M. Kiekesdall, Of every description belonging to the trade. This Five hundred workmen have been restored to work in the Philadelphia nary yard. All business pertaining to bis office, promptly at ■ 'le i to—Collections made, Ac. M a v 20,1869-ly. t o* Office corncr of Exeter and Warren Streets, May 20, 1809-ly, stock has been selected with the utmost care and it Its rates on all Endowment Policies are from 10 pr cent, to 32 per cent, lower than most leading Kastern Companies which is equivalent to a dividend in advance of from 11 to 47 per cent. "And what," she asked, '-would be the penalty ? Tell me the very worst, and do not palter." "In ease tho charge was proved," said I, "'twould be Imprisonment for life or else the halter." Philadelphia has had fourteen cases of murder and suicide during the last month. HOTELS. embraces a variety which cannot fail to please all The astounding revelations of our correspondent will startle every one, and it must disgust every man not sunk in the bigotry of party and hopelessly given over to any crime which may be committed by a Democrat. Our correspondent says : " Since May last the Lehigh Valley Railroad, of which Asa Packer owns thret-fifths, has advanced its tolls 57 cents per ton on coal. The tolls iu May were 81 conts per ton ; in Juno cents ; in July $1 15; and in August and September $1 38 per ton. The amount of coal shipped on that road in the dullest month was 83,000 tons, and this all comes off the consumer." It will thus appear that the advance in four months has been as follows, on 90,000 tons per month : Be temperate in diet. Our first parents ate themselves out of house and home. whether they deshe a costly or cheap outfit iu the PHYSICIANS. FOREST HOUSE, articlo of a Bonnet, or other head gear. Its success has been almost unprecedented in the history of Life Insurance. Commencing operations in Milwaukee nine years ago. without capital, it has become not only the largest Insurance Company west of the seaboard cities, but takes rank among the foremost companies in the whole country, (only two of all the Life Companies of New York having a larger number of members, only four a larger amount at risk, and only five larger assets.) ALL POLICIES NON-FORFEITING A couple in the west have starved their child to death because it had a hair lip. J)R. N. G. BIDDINGS LACES, RIBBONS, FLOWERS, &C., In the greatest variety and at all prices. Please call Full Blast 1 ••Could not," said she, "some compromise be made?" Said I, "a bridal might do for a halter; They're much the same, and she'd be less afraid To have the knot tied at the altar." It has been suggested to administer chloroform M animals to be slaughtered for food. scranton,:pa. Brigham Young is in trouble; his family record in lost, and he is muddled about his children. YSICIAN AND SURGEON* S. J. KEF.D. July 22,1809-ly U. G, SCHOONMAKER. and examine. M. J. 8. r.i l u Hope Express office Pittston, Nov. 26,18C8, "Tell me," said she, "who was it made this slaugbtor Byrhooting through your heart w ith starry oyost" "It was," said I, "your father's only datlghtu.-!" A man named Lott, ki'led a youug student in Mis' iseippl, because his wife looked back at hiin. ;'ITTSTON, PA SALOON, RESTAURANT and Nine Pin Alley, first door below the Post Office. Two doors above Lewis Cohen's Clothing Store, The Indians under the administration of the Qaaker commissioners, are becoming reconciled. 1SC9-1 RESTAURANTS. MAIN STREET, PITTSTON. No Extra Charge for Insuring Women. During the visit of Prince Arthur to London, O. W.t an American flag was pulled down aud destroyed. F)R. P. J. p'MALLEY, PITTSTON, TA JOIIN U. HORN, All its profits areequitauly divided among its Policy Holders. Well then," laughed she, * I'd hotter comp'omiso!' Judge Dent, the Conservative candidate for Cover nor of the Suite ot Mississippi, is stumping the State. Surgeon ami Physician of St. Vin-1\E\V YORK. rect, opposite Battle's brick build Aug. 20/08—3m.* JAMES SPERRING, Proprietor Pittston, June 10,1869-ly. He has supplied himself with a variety of the best of stock, anil has a string force of CiOol) 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 tho shape of n Fine or Coarse Boot or Shoe will be made in the neatest and most satisfactory manner, for either gentleman or lady. Special references by permission all, of whom are largely insured in this Company. Ikthology-By Josh Billings. THE CODFISH. The codfish iz the child ov the oshun ackounts for their being no salt. They arc caught with a hook and iine, and bite like a iteel trap, and hang on like a poor relation. They are good eating for • wet day. They are better than an umbrella to keep a man dry Dried codfish iz one of the luxurysof life, but codfish three times a day would weaken my coniidence in them. Codfiish never venture in fresh water, would spile if they did. I never have been codfishing niisclf, but I think I should like it better thr.n fishing for MARKET STREET (opposite the jail) Win. M. Sinclair, Lloyd tfupplee, Geo. Hurtling, f. M. Hayard, Philadelphia; Henry Sear), merchant, E. B. liurnham. Lack. Val. House, K.M.Nash, Prop' r Wyoming Hotel, S, J. Keed,Prop'r Forrest House, U. J. Schoonmaker, Forrest House, Scranton. Elias Helms, Plymouth, G. M. Richart, Editor, Henry Searl, Jacob Phillips. Clias. Pueh, Owen P. Lewis, A. Armstrong, Chas. F. Stuart, David W. Prosser, Dr. Thos. Williams, Jonah Howell, Reese W. Davis. PhiV lip Decker, Thos. Harvert. Rees W. Davis, M. C. Apt. Nevin J. Smith, Pittston. Mayor Hill,Scranton. Win. Law. Mining Supt.. Penn'a Coal Co., Thos. Aubrey, Mining Boss. Jno. Howell, Merchant, Pittston. Pa.— E. Howell, Merchant, M. M. Jones, Slate Dealer, HyUepark Policies in force $140,000, obtained in the short time of four months. 4 rumor was afloat in New York last Wednesday that Spain had declared war against the United States. A spiritualist elaims to be in direct communication with Byron, and says he denies the Stowe story in Mo. HOUSE, WILKES-BARBB. This DENTISTS. W1LKESBARRE, PENN'A, Fish, Steaks, Chops, Ac. Ac. Old an i New Ale«, Wines, Liquors and Cigars of the choicest quality. Feb. 85 1869—tf. Advance in June 5c. per ton $1,500 000 T.'B. HU^}ProPri®tors July 34c. " Aug. 57c. " Sept. 57c. " 30,600 060 A Portland man, who has owned and run a handcart fpr a number of years, has just retired upon acompctence./-I S. BECK. M. D.—DENTIST m i . late of PHILADELPHIA— Ofllco,—Two doors above his  •nor residence, East side of Main St., above tho '-""ublicSquare, Wilkes-Barre, Penn. • JJILEMAN'S SALOON KEPAIRING OF ALL KINDS ATTENDED TO WITH 51,300 000 51,300 000 Jan. 7,18C9. PROMPTNESS. Kentucky presents a bill against the United SUttea tor tolls for "the boys in blue" passing over her turnpikes.HORSE HOTEL, •Market street, wilkes-barre, pa HART PHILLIPS, Proprietor. Thankful for past favors, we ar« encouraged to go ahead. Give ns a call, and we will do our best to please. Dec. 3. '68-tf TWOS. B. EVANS. Total extorted in four months $137,700 00 Or $24,425 per month—just $1,110 50 per day. To add anything to this shameful, grasping robbery of the poor for the sake ol an office by Asa Packer would be idleness. But what follows, showing his bitter hostility to his native land, and his cringing adulation of rebels, is a seperate and lonely baseness, in the depths of which his other groveling seems honorable. The Philadelphia Sunday Transcript—Democratic— called the headquarters at Ninth and Arch, "a gambling hell." 1\', 1SG0.—lv The Bar and Restaurant of this establishment will be kept up in the best of style, and the Billiard department administered with a view to satisfying all who patronise it. The present proprietor hopes by strict attention to business to maintain the liberal patronage and popularity of the establishment. The life of a ravishing lady is properly divided into two periods before and aftermarriage—peiisiveand expensive. DK J BARRETT DENTIST, L. B. PERRIN, Proprietor g STURM ER'3 These are but the few that have been insured, and taken special interest in the Company. (IT no t his rosidcnco on Franklin St. op- Methodist Church, \Vilkes-Barre,Pa., may hereafter be found at all hours. -'sTcoth on Gold a«d Silver plate, ates in all the branches of Dental lie best manner. Good Stabling attached, Oct. 23, T.R Pittston, March 11, '09. W. HOWELL, Dist. Ag't, Pittston, Office with D. S. Koon, Esq., D. W. CONNOLLY, Ag't Scranton, 1'a. They The Corsicans, on tho arrival of Eugenie, were to 'give vent to spontaneous enthusiasm," per order of he prefect. CENTRAL HOTEL, OPPER PITTSTON TEMPERANCE RESTAURANT JOHN BARNES Sept. 17,1868. Mrs. Commodore Vandorbilt will be entitled to seven per eent. interest 011 *33.3.13,3.13 33'4 on the death of her husband. ,1 ii'i J. S. HINT'S, Prop'r opened an Eatins; House in -.':eSomerset landing, first door north of C. W. Freeman's Jewelry Store, enst*eide of Jlriin street, Pitts ton, where he will be nappy to supply the public with refreshments of all kinds. Tea, Coffee. ltread, Cakes, Pie», Ac., of our own baking: and warranted good and pnre. 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 ■.emperance beverages. A share of public patronage is solicited. Apr. 23, '68. JOHN KARNES. Has in THEMOSTSUCCESSFUL frr.ge. I think I could catch frogs well enuffbut I should insist on their taking themselves off front the hooks. Our correspondent proceeds: "When Packer was in Europe (Ihave this from one of his traveling companion-*), he was hobnobbing with Breckinridge. Slidell r.nd Jake Thompson, while his companions refused to be introduced to them. He lias built a house near his University for the widow of Senator Broadhead, the niecc and adopted daughter of Jeff Davis; and when Jeff Davis was released from Fortress Monroe, Packer went to New York tAfrCSS?J to meet him, while he was en route to Canada. Col. Joe Pavis, of the rebel army, a brother of Jeff., is now an occupant of the h"uxe built by Packer for Jeff Davis' niecc." Wc add no comments. We only desire to say that if any man desires to assure himself of these disgraceful facts nbout th' Democratic candidate for Governor of our State0 we will endeavor to assist him if he will call at A deduction from usual charges sufficient to vcr expenses, allowed to persons who coma in a ct-'c -icc. April 19-ISCi).—ly. The House has been thoroughly renovated and much improved, and the proprietor feels assured that he can make his guests comfortable in every way. His table will bo supplied with the best of provinder and his bar with the choeest of liquors. The patronage of the public is restfully solicited. The most extensive husbandman in the country in *righam Young. It is expected when he die.- that hN arm will go 10 weeds. LITE S?£5URANCE COMPANY The ill-health of Napoleon has been produced by te excessive use of tobacco. It would kill the devil it only had a fair chance. jyt. c. m WILLIAMS, •SUROEON DENTIST, Pittston, June 6, '67-y OF THE WORLD, I had rather take a boss bumble-bee in m nanJ than a live frog, not because I am afraid the frog would bite, but I am afraid of their kicking. A white woman in Tuscaloosa, Ala., created n senation by parading tho streets in male attire, with a tstol buckled at her waist. | On opening a cage at Boston that had contained tivo BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTORY THE \IS STRE ET, HTTSTON, PA. improvements recently injiraetiee, he regards uone of tauce than his method of rjUIE SWAN HOTEL, Tl E M 0 A' A L ! NATIONAL e many NEAR THE RIVER BRIDGE, PITTSTON, PA. Sum people ain't afraid to Uke anything with their hands that they can reach, not even an eel, but if I should ever git caught by an eel, if I could settle with him right off by giving him (he hook and line, I would throw the pole into the bargain and put for home 011 constrictors, but four were found. The target, ad swallowed the smallest. The above Hotel, so long and favorably known to the public, undej"th. management of its present proprietor has recently undergone important repairs, ov which its comfort and conveniences have been much enlarged. A long experience in the Hotel business has given the proprietor a thorough knowledge of the wants of the travelling public, and all who patronize the House may rest assuredjhat {heir comforts will be studied and attended to. Hood 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 continu.nce of the same is respec tfully solicited. SUSAN EHRET, PROp'r J. t. rATFAIB. p. u. com. pAYFAIK, COYNE & CO.'S J. a. MOULT Having disposed of my interest in the Mercantile DUBinesM, I have again eoncentruted my whole nttenion upon the Manufacture and hale of Much as we read of the inconvenience of being rieli e have yet to hear of the first wealthy- man who votntarily returned to poverty. S*(5 TEETH WITHOUT PAIN, doing successfully every day, by LIFE INSURANCE CO,, nntl Gentlemen's BOOTS it SHOES A I'emoeratic. organ abuses Geary for his contribution to the Avondale relief fund. Nut because ii wa.i J300, but because it was anything DINING R:OOMS. —OF TITC— o and very pleasantto inhale. Its result? have been entirely satisfactory in ev- t is TDcrfe ROCS 0 X I ID 1 tC GAS 328 LACHA WANNA AVENUE., and, hereby request to my numerous old and Iried friends, and the public in general, to full and see me at my new quarters in my briek Building a few doors lieluw the t irst National Bunk. My accommodations for the business are now the most complete they have ever been, and I desire to give the public the advantage of them and will do so it they will but give mo the opportunity. My long experience has given me a thorough knowledge of the business, and customers may rest assured that they will not bo imposed upon in either sale or custom work. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, The codfish iz setl to be an aristokrat, and to keep aloof from other fish uv hie size in the sea and claims to be a relation of tbo whales, but this looks .to me rather fishy I have noticed that the codfish alwuz haz a stiff upper lip, but this iz moro owing to the bone that is in him than it is to hia blood. James Haggerty, the Fenian, whom the British government refused to recognize as Oousul to Glasgow, has returned to this country. 3CRANTON PENKA y instance. - C. M. W. Rooms with J. W. MILLER,adjoining the Game and Shell Fish 01 fill kinds, in Season. Oysersreceived by Express daily. Meals sereed to orler from 6 a. ni., to 12 p. in. 1 'inner daily, from 12 :ill3 o'clock. Aug. 26.-3m The Massachusetts Uopubiican SUto Convention convened last weok, Wednesday, and with one excel* tion nominated their State officers. The Democratic platform professes friendship for tile soldier. Why thou do the leaders villily General Geary and oppose his nomination? sh Store of Cha3. Law & Co ['ittston, May 1st 1S64. C'H ARTKItKD UV SPECIAL ACT OP CONUKESS. Pittston, Jan. 21,1801—ly our office, NEWSPAPEEIAL. CARRIAGES, WAGONS, &c. MEAT MARKETS. CASH CAPITAL, 91,000,1100 Loyal I'eiinsvlvanians! How does Packer 6U it vor ?—Jlarrusburg Telegraph. Mrs. Yanderbilt is a Methodist. She has a Rood opportunity to exert her missionary proclivities by turning her attention to the Commodore. the MACKREL. The maekrel is a game fish. They ought to be well edukated, for they are alwuz in schools They arc very cazy to bite, and are caught with a peice uv old. red flannel pclstycoat tied onto a hook. \y II. WIIYTE / lARIUAtJE AND WAGON MAK\J ING, AND New meat market. The undersigned has fitted up a convenient and accessible Meat Market in the Room formerly occupied as a Bar-Room, in the •' Butler House" Building, where he will keep a constant supply of the best of Meats of all kinds suitable to the season. A share of public patronage is respectfully solicited. JOHN TREFFISON. LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S SHOES, Branch Office, PHILADELPHIA. LOCATION OF HEAVEN. Maternal photographs are a Paris notion, and fashDnable establishments keep a well-ordered and uieo •oking baby on hand for general use, N E W S DEAI.E R of every description, made to order and kept for sale. The best, the cheapest and handsomest that Theological writers havo always boen puzzled to fix upon any definite idea in regard to the geographical (so to speak) location of heaven. Tho Christian faith associates it as the final resting place lor redeemed souls, and preachers have drawn from it the lesson that Revelation, for wise reasons had veiled the subject in obscurity. But science is progressive. It digs deep into the bowels of the earth, and soars away into regions of infinite space, so that at last.we have a philosopher sufficiently bold who undertakes to remove our perplexitv and solve all our doubtB upon this sublime subject. tlXD CIRCULATING LIBRARY. BLACKS «. ITHIK-G. an be procured. Pittston, Jan. 28,1869—ly S. STUKMER A new gun recently ea.-t at Pittsburgh, cam-tax tcn-ponnd shell, is called "Theological Seminary "because it |s an x-pounder of cannon law. ■reign and Domestic News Papers, Mag" Doks. lllaiik Books, Stationary of all Notions,and everything connected ade. Orders taken for anything and every- C. H, CLARK, Philadelphia, President. JAY COOKE, Chairman Finance and Executive Coin- OFFICERS g, Yank* jol Be r|lHE Undersigned is now prepared at liis Shop In X West Pittston, to do a general business, iu 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. 1 hey ain't the only kind uv fish thut aro caught by the samo kind uv bait. A company has been organized in Michigan for tho manufacture ol gas and water pipes oi wood, varnished with iron and covered with composition. Three brothers, the youngest more than sevenfv years ot age, attracted great attention in Boston bv promenading one of the principal streets arm-in-arm. A man and his grandson went\Dut huntin" in Ark-, ansas last wee ;. The boy got behind son,t bush, s him* a turkey, and'the grandfather shot with tl; Tittson, May 6,180'j. MISCELLANEOUS. miUee. HENRY D. COOKE. Washington, V'ce President. EMERSON W. PEET, I'hi!n*!.i., Sec'y and Actuary. FRANCIS G. SMITH, M. 1D., Philadelphia, Medical Director. BASE BALL EMPORIUM. 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. They are also dealing in HIDES SHEEP SKINS, and FURS, for which they will at all times pay the HIGHEST MARKET PRICES IN CASH. Bring them along. P. S. Piltston, Nov. 1,1800—tf. TyiNDOW SHADES.—A New and V T Splendid lot of the celebrated Rustic Window shades, a real gem in house furniture. Come and see them at R. B. CUTLERS Pittston, April Agent for Luzerne Co., P Maekrel inhabit the sea, but thozo which inhabit the grocery's alwuz taste to mo az though they had and fatted on salt. They want a good deal of freshning belore they are eaten, and they want a good deal of freshning afterward. ■Kg- THY ML [Pittston, June 10,'GD-tf MCDOUGALL'S CENTRAL AND MUSIC 8T0RE, This company issued, in tho fir.-t TEN MONTHS of ts existence, BO 0 K PAINTING AND TRIMMING! gAMUEL J. BARBER, KEYSTONE MARBLE YARD, 5,395 POLICIES, The sparkle of the female eye is stronger from 18 to :JI than at any other period of life. This has never been scientifically accounted for, but it is nerertlnj. less a positive lact. Opposite Cooper's Hall, Keeps constantly on liaml a good assortment ol ltooks, Music, ami Stationery of all kinds. SLATES, PENCILS, PAPER SCIIOOL BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS, MEMORANDUMS, 4c. The business will receive careful attention and every addition will he promptly made to the stock which the wants of the community may call for. The patronge of the public is respectfully solicited, i'ittsaon, April IS, 1867. 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  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, audsatisfaction in every particular will be guaranteed, JOSEPH KLOTZ. If I can hav plenty ov maekrel for breakfast, I can generally make tho other two meals out ov cold wa tcr. Instead of being a matter of philosphic and Christian speculation, we are now provided with a scientific solution of tho whole difficulty by D. Mortimer, M. D.—not D. D. According to bis theory, "there is a vast globo or world within from the surrounding photosphere of etherial fire, which all denominate the sun, which globe is estimated to be at least five hundred thousand miles in diamoter. Br. Mortimer states that he has brought divine revelation to bear on this vast central globe and is plainly convinced " that the globe thus discerned is the Heavenly Empire wherein the righteous from this earth find their future home." Not content to have made tho discovery of the exact locality of "our heaven," the doctor has gone into a mathemetical calculation of the number of minutes it requires for the spirit's flight from earth to this celestial abode, for all of which information doubting and believing souls will forever thank the learned doctor. A baby has been sold at auction in Pittsburgh It was a "foundling,' and the price has been invented at compound interest, and will be given to it as dowrv when it arrives at age. 1 Sculptor, and Dealer in INSURING FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC MARBLE,- $15,142,800. Maekrel are considered by many folks tbe best fish that swims, and are called "tho «alt of the earth." MISCELLANEOUS. It is always to put heart into a purpose but especially so if your purpose is wedlock. Like cream and sugar in coffee, a little heart in that institution or the nation goes very well. Fort Dodge, Iowa, contains about twenty-five hundred inhabitants; ten religious organisations, a fine court house that cost Wo.oui, and has in processor erection a $30,(100 school house. Wast Pittston, May 31,1866 Q B. DERMAN, Tomb Stones, Mantels, Window Caps and Sills. Opposite the Bank, CONDENSED HISTORY OF STEAM- ■VTEW WAGON SHOP. ±D AMOS STROH Desires to inform his old customers and the public in general that he has fitted up a commodious and convenient shop for the making and painting of TEACHER IN THE PITTSTON", LUZERNE CO., PA. This Company otters to its Policy-Holders About 280 years B. C. Hego of Alexandria formed a toy which exhibited some of the powers of steam, and was moved by its power. A. D. 450, Antheimus, 'an architcct, arranged several cauldrons of water, each covered with the wide bottom of a leather tube, which rose to a narrow top, with pipes extended to the rafters of the adjoining building. A fire was kindled between the cauldrons, and the house was shaken by the efforts of the steam ascending the tubes. This is the first notice of the power of steam recorded. CULTIVATION OF THE VOICE, Thorough Bass, Violin and Guitar Music. Applica tions may be left with Mrs. 11. Hall, or at tho Gaiitti Office. [Aug. 6, '69-6m PERFECT SECUR'TY Mr. Fisk Kills is busy, at his studio in Washington modeling a colossal bronze equestrian statue of PresidentGrant. The General is represented on the battle-neld in full military costume. J J. MERRIAM'S • STUDIO BAKERIES. by its Cash paid up Capital of One Million Dollars, and guarantees to the insured, by its IMIANDENBURG'S BAKERY 1) New Brick, opposite Big Basin, WAGONS OF ALL KINDS, HR. NOLL, i ARCHITECT, SCRANTON, PA. Plans and specifications for Public Buildings and Private Residences furnished on short notice terms very reasonable, office No. 416 Lackawanna Avenue, third floor. [Sept. 10,1868. At Miller's Photograph Rooms. Low Rates of Premium The famous glen at Watkins, N. Y„ near tho head of Seneca Lake, has been purchased for txw by E B Parsons.of Bradford county, Pa., who proposes to improve it as a popular summer resort. 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 ironwork to his wagons is done by Wm. Stroh, 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 CABINET AND LIFE-SIZE PORTRAITS PITTSTON, PA Painted in OilColors. Alsocopie* made from Daguerre otypes, Ambrotypes or Card Pictures any site desired. anCl Painted in Oti or Wattr Color $ or re-touched with India Ink. Pittston, Sept. 6,186«.—ly LARGE DIVIDENDS IN ADVANCE, The cattle disease in West Prussia is diminishing so rapidly that the authorities at Marisnwerder have authorized the re-opening of the markets in the orisent week on the right bank of the Vistula. "Let us avoid that little woman on the other side of the street. She sees me, and easts looks of indignation at me," said a popular physician to his companion. "I attended her husband and saved him." The following quaint epitaph has been found on a tombstone m S outh Glastenbury, Ct.: "My glass has run, and yours is running; Beware of death, the judgment's coining." The Southern women are about to petition George l'eabody to have arrangements made whereby a m.rt of tho large fund for the education of southern peorle can be devoted to the industrial instruction of vounr women and girls. 5 fllHE STAFF OF LIFE is good Brehd, and I JL would respectfully inform the citizens of Pittston and vicinity, that I always keep the gcuttine article on handforsale.withallkindso Or a Reversionary Dividend of 100 per cent.by it» RETURN PREMIUM PUN, CRACKERS, TIES, CAKES, 4c., 4c. Families and Fartiessupplied with everything in his line,on sliort notice, and on reasonable To Hotel Keepers. iHl The Mott Steam Mill. In 1543, Judo 17, Blasco D. Garoy tried a steamboat of 208 tons with tolerable success at Barcelona, Spain It consisted of a cauldron of boiling water, and a movable wheel on each side of the ship. It was laid aside as impracticable. A present however was made to Garoy. In 1650 the first railroad was constructed at Newcastle on-Tyne. shop. May 21, '68—tf. Respectfully, AMOS S'kROH APPLICATIONS and BONDSforTAVERH LICENSE for sale at the , PITTSTON GAZETTE OFFICE My establishment is now in my new brick uildingopposite the big basin, on'Main st. FRANK BRANDENBURG. Pittston, March 1, R69. PITTSTON, PENN'A. GRIER & FARRER, Propr's General Agents, An old man of very acute physiognomy, answering to the name of Jacob Wilmont, was brought before the police court. Ilia clothes looked as if they had been bought in his youthful prime, for they bad suffered more from the rubs of the world than the proprietor himself. "What business do you follow, Wiluiol?" " Business ! None. I am a traveler." Street. Philadelphia, General Agents for Pennsylvan ia an J Southern New Jersey. 13. 8. Russell, E. W. CLARK, 4 CO., Bankers, No. 35 South Third STREET QOOLEY & FENN; bla cksmith. snon Manufacturers of Finest Quality Family Flour Chop and Feed of various kinds, and dealers in Grain Manager. S. LAWTON, Jr., M. D., Pittston, Agent for Central "VTEW BAKERY. The undersigned would respectfully announce to the public that he has opened BY WILLIAM STROII, DEALERS IN and Southern Luzerne. STANLEY WOODWARD, Esq.,Special Agent at Wilkes Barre. JAY COOKE & CO., Washington, D. 0., for Maryland Delaware' Virginia, District ot Columbia and West Virginia. [Sept. 3,—ly. The freshmen find sophomore classes of Yale have resolved to have but one "rush" this fall, and that for the purpose ot determining which class can push the hardest and steal the most hats. The trial vt ill come off at Hamilton Park. The public are respectfully informed that I hold myself in constant readiness at my new and commodious shop, just opposite the Cutliolic Church, on William-st., in Pittston Borough, to do all kinds of work in the line of BLACKSMITHING, HARDWARE generally, All Flour and Feed sold by us, warranted Office The first idea of a steam engine in England was in the Marquis of Winchester's - History of Inventions," A. D. 1663. EXTENSIVE BAKERY IN PITTSTON as represented. All ordors promptly filled, Pittston, Dec. 10,1868.—ly. adjoining the Butlor House, where he will be prepared at all times to supply families and parties with Bread Biscuit, Cakes and Pies, of all kind, on short notice. From an extensive experience in the bakery business they feel no hesitation in saying that he will be able to "A vagabond, I suppose." Agassis and Nathuniel Kowditeh were toopoor in early life to purchase the books they needed for their studies, and were compelled to make manuscript copies. Those which Lr. Bowditch copied are In tl a Boston public library. PITTSTON, PA. rriHE PITTSTON & ELMIRA COAL _L COMPANY offer for sale, at Retail, to the citizens of Pittston and vicinity their superior Coal from the Celebrated Seneca Mine, at tho following prices at the Shutes. r No. 1, In 1710 Newcomer made the first steam engine in England. " You are not far from right; travelers and vagabonds are about the same thing. The difference is that the latter travel without money, and the former without brains." HORSE SHOEING, Pittston, Mch. 4, 'C9. BREWERIES. In 1718 patents were granted to Savary for be first application of the steam engine. WAGON IRONING. Rand, howell & king, [SccciseoRs to Smith Beob..] CELEBRATED XX AND XXXX ALES, , Jhe export of human hair from France to the United Slates has recently increased so rapidlv that th*D supply proved inadequate to the requirements, and the raice was doubled, (.ermany, Belgium, Poland and Russia, have joined to furnish us with supplies. Lucy Stone said a good thing in the Woman's Convention nt Chicago, to-wit: "Some mean cowards say if women vote they should fight. Now,she would ask. who perils her life when the soldier is born ? The mother is his quartermaster until lie is capable of finding his own rations." latisfy alj a3 to the quality of;Bread Ac,, which feoffors. A share of patronage is respectfully solicited. L. ELTERICII. TOOL SHARPENING, AND USEFUL PATENT. $2 25 In 1764 James Watt made the first perfect Qtcam engine in England. Together with other varieties of work, both light and heavy, all of which will be promptly and satisfactorily executed. A continuance of patronage respectfully solicited. WILLIAM STROH. Pitt9ton, Sept. 17,1868.—ly. ANTI-WINDOW RATTLER, " 2, " 3 * 4 " Where have you traveled ?" " All over the continent." " For what purpose V "Observation." " What have you observod ?" "A little to commend, much to censure, and very much to laugh at." Pittston July 6th, 18C5, 2 50 3 00 UNRIVALED CREAM ALES, Manufactured from In 1736 Jonathan Hull set forth the idea o steam navigation. FOR DWELLINGS, CARS, STEAMBOATS, AC. TIIE BEST OF MALT AND HOPS. Families can be supplied with a Pure Healthy and nutritious beverage. Great Pacific Railroad is Finished Prevents Rattling and Shakingofthe Windowsbythe wiud 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. " 5, 2 50 In 1778 Thomas Fain first proposed this application in America. Fifty Cents per ton will bo doductcd from the above prices on all coal t-oing oyer the Pittxton Bridge.— W hen desired coal will be delivered, addiug only the cnrtage to the aboTe prices. Pittston, Dec. 10, *68. XX AND XXXX PORTER, MINERAL WATER, SODA WATER, SARSAPARILLA, Ac. In 1781 Marquis Jouffroy constructed one on Q S.BLACKMAN, the Saone In the depth of the sea the waters are still—the heaviest grief IS that born in silence; the deepest love flows through the eye and touch; the pufc'st joy is unspeakable; the most impressive prayer is silenceand the most solemn preacher at a funeral is the til lent one whose lips are cold. E. N. FRISBIE, Pres't, BOTTLED ALE AND PORTER. UNION BREWERY In 1785 two Americans published a work on "Umph! What do you commend ?" "A handsome woman that will stay at home; an elegant preacher that will not write too much, and a fool that has sense enough to hold his tougue. FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS Jan. 28, '09. SILVER PLATING. MANUFACTCftER OF Mnreh'28,'fif)-tf.] Pittstou, Pa. Iu 1739 William Tymington made a voyage in ono on the Forth and Clyde Canal. In 1S02 this experiment was repeated. In 1 * 4 2 Ramsey propelled a boat bv steam at New York. Sixty-four miles in seventy minutes was the timo made on the first trip of the new Chicago fast train Pennsylvania Central road on tho homo stretch It made the last sixty-five miles in eighty minutes, ten of which were consumed in covering the mileof track entering the city. No wonder that the delighted Chicagoans gathered en masse to hail its entru OF THE HEAVY AND LIGHT WAGONS. piTTSTON TANNERY PITTSTON, PA HUG-HE S* " What do you censure ?" ONION AND CENTRAL OF ALL KINDS AND STYLES " A man that marries a girl for her flue elothing; a youth who studies law or medicino whilo he has the use of his hands, and people who elect a drunkard or jackass to office." Oak, and Hemlock Bark, Hides. Calf Skins, and Prlts wanted, for which the highest prices will be paid. % . Proprietors of In 1G87 John Fitch; of Philadelphia, navigated a boat by steam-engine on the Delaware. In 1793 Robert Fulton first began to apply hie attention to steam. • TheWorld: naively abserves that should its hopes in Ohio be realized, and should "Asa Packer carry l'cnnsylvama, the Democratic party, after the elcotiou in New York State, in November, will start the new year with the control of the three largest States in tho iJm «fn Fr,ec,sely- v.R should the sky (alloil tbo of catching hfrks^6 aUtitand an exccllentelianca Having fitted up a commodious shop for wood work and another for painting, he is prepared to take orders for ail 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, the important part of good ironing will not be wanting on any of hi- PITTSTON BREWERY, PACIFIC 11AILR0ADS, LEATHER OF ALL KINDS " What do you laugh at ?" BOUGHT AND SOLD. constantly on hand, Arc prepiued to furnish their p:rtrons with all their famous brands of In 1793 Oliver Evans, a native of Phil adelphia, constructed a locomotive stoam-cngino to travel on the turnpike road. The first vessel that crossed the Atlantic was the Savannah, in the month of Juno, 1819, from Charleston to Liverpool. "I laugh at a man who expects his position to command that respect, which .his personal qualities and qualifications do not merit." lie was dismissed. JAMES DAVIS & CO., &c. Orders will be received at their regular Agency In SCRANTON. Also in PITTS TON. They have full and complete arrangements made ALE, POUTER, DE HAVEN & BRO., Near J. R. Wear & Co*?, Plaining Mill. Pitifcton, Feb. 11,1809. rile NeiD } ork Citizen, a IDemocratic organ. advertises in the following terms the necessity of tho Dt 111- ocratie party for a new set of principles: " We h.«r nothing as to what are Democratic principles at present. Copperheadism is a failure, and died the death it so richly deserved ; the proposal to pay our debt iu greenbacks has been repudiated by the nation ; tho everlasting colored gentleman has secured all lht» rights he knows what to do with, and a few niure ■ tho woman's suffrage measure has not tho dignity ofta party measure. Democracy is in a state of cTiaas Wa cannot undo the irrevocable; it has nothing to oiTer as an incentive to persistence. Cannot Somebody tin J us a few principles*' 1 A project is to be brought to tho attention of t)4n- STm; • ® no35.'- 8es*J0B«to make a new mouth fhr the Mississippi River, by a canal of great capacity on finished .lames Kiver and lianawhs Canal, across the mountains in Virginia. The oro- SSfn ?°r. wonMt.be fo»r hundred miles long, and vv ouM make a continuous water communication from the sea westward to the seventeen thousand miles of navigation in the Mississippi VMley. It is claimed that such a work would increase the valne of westoru nirPCi.rnvlilionSi a -VPm ' whil° cheapening bread in the East, because, as estimated, Western grain would save full two-thirds of the freight now paid t.y the consumer and the producer totiiv carriofc work That good goodsare thecheapestiswell exemplified in the difference between light and heavy silver plated ware; for example, take oval thread desert forks, which is the most saleable pattern and sine of forks The same amount ot silver that makes 1 doz-48 oz. worth $22.00, makes 12 dor. of 4 oz. worth *7.25,12x7- 25-187.00, the same amount that make 1 dor.. 36 a?. worth 118.00, makes 9 do*. 4 oz. 9 x 7.25-fti.r».25, the same amount that makes 1 don, 16 oz. worth (12.00, makes 4 doz. 4 oz.4 x 7.25-$29.0o, all sizes and patterns of spoons and forks in the same proportion. All goods plated by me having my name and figures denoting the ounce plate stamped on them are plated strictly by weight and the full amount of silver olt every dozen. BANKK11.S & DEALERS TN GOV- EltNMKNT SECURITIES, GOLD, etc., The painting and trimming willbv done in the bes manner and on reasoable terms. gO It A N T o N B it ASS W O It K S Origin of OntD Fkllows.—The Cincinnati Times says tbat the origin of Odd Fellows dates as far back as the time of Xero, and was estabished by the R Dmau Soldiers in tho year 05. At that time they were called " Fellow citizens." The present name was given them by Titus Ctosar twenty-four years afterward ; and thov were so called from the singular character o'f their meetings, and from their knowing each other by means of musical signs and language. At the eatne timo he presented them with a dispensation, engraved on a plate of gold, bearing different emblems of mortality. Iu the fifth century (he Order waa established in the Spanish dominions, and in Portugal in the sixth century. It did not reach Franco and Kngland until the eleventh century. It was then established in tho latter country by John DeFille, who, assisted by five knights Irom Franco, formed a grand lodge iu London^ C. S. BLACIvMAN. William Street MANUFACTURE OF ALE, the quality of which will be unsurpassed. Send in for the I'iltston, July 9,18G8 Mrs. E. C. Stanton, the Woman's Rights rrosidentess, writes these grand, eloquent words and prints them. TIIIKI) Kt. No. ' 4.0 H. Governor's Campaign CAPS, CAPES, vour orders Pec. 17—lm. who would shut the flood-gates against every crime in the Decalogue, must hurl back through the ages the monstrous thought that woman was made for man!" ILAIIELPHIA JTOTEL PROPERTY FOR SALE 1 Ci:'i CAMPAIGN TORCHES. Tne subscriber is desirous of disposing of his hotel stand, known as the West End Hotel, situated on Main street in rittston. Owing to a partial loss of his eye sight,almost wholly ineapaeiatinghiin for the duties and responsibilities of a landlord, he otfers a good inducement for a purchaser. J. B. SCl'ltEM AN. Pittston, May 27, '69-tf, Woll, you hurl it back lar enough through the ages, and it will hit the 18th verse of the sccond chapter in the Bible, which reads : MUSTARD SEED—WflTTK AND . r.nnlVN, I.V G. B. ROMMEL A CO., ' D. i . *,'08. ' Exeter ft., West Pittston. .,Prict» of torches,  $3.rD and 840 pe r loo. Send fo; price list and engraving CD Caps and Capes. PHILIP HILL, Manor.. 1204 Church Street, bet. lid an. 3d, above Market, Philade', phia, Pa. JOHN MACLAKElt, RE-PLATING DOKE ANY THICKNESS REQUIRE! Practical Brass Founder, Brass Cock, Globe Valv Mr. James Searles, Is agent for the sale of these goods 111 Pittston, and all orders left at his Jewelry store will receive prompt attention. " Aud the Lord God said : It is not_ good that the man should be alone; I will make iiitu a help moet for him." The Lord thought that a good thought, and He did it. Mrs. Stanton says it is a "monstrous thought," and wants to •' hurl it back through tbo ages." and Steam Whistle Manufacturer. I sell lower than the lowest for cash West Pittston. Feb. 18, '69. D. MoKOWN. (J T O R A G 1 yj niM'lvt" MILLER 4 BOSS Companies' Uniforms made to order, .lug. 8ti, 'i&.-itw Ajf Brass Casting and Jobing done with dispatch All work guaranteed. J. M. Nov. la. iac«. JgLANKS of all kinds at the Pittston (i.MSTTi Oftie pLOVER & TIMOTHY SEED yj at MILLER 4 ROSS, Ptttsion, rub. 18, '69.