Pittston Gazette

              TERMS OF PUBLIC ATION. DAT gD* Yoik a re indebted to this office for the Gazette, as follows : From . 1 h« Pirrsrox c ft w i O 1S69, to. 1870, I PltCUto call upon us, or remit by mail without delay. It is necessary that we have this money, and we expect a prompt response. Yours truly J. W. FREEMAN. Si quarter C nonth no year, £' h, $: DEVOTED TO THE COAL INTERESTS. POLITICS. NEWS, LITERATURE, AGRICULTURE, AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE, )ne ( lirec months, $40; strators* Notices, $3 each. All YOL. XX. -NO. 39. PITTSTON, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1869. no 1031 per Line. Notions of Marriages and Deaths notices accompanying the same, 20 cts. per line s of limited or individual interest, HOTELS. MISCELLANEOUS. BOOTS AND SHOES. The Good Little Sister, was bored," she said. Life teemed heavy ana distasteful, and sho needed a change, and was glad to get away a while for thia Christmas visit to New England—that was all. In tha daytime she could cheat herself and the rest of the world ; but now, in solitude and darkness, her trouble took possession ol her, and a great tear-stain dimmed the glossy fur which pillowed her cheek. It annoyed her. She pulled down her veil, and hoped Ilatty wouldn't wake up for a long time yet. her last preparations, the necessity of giving up,!°U(1 cc"uplaints of church, where much lft*noon t0 the way of finishing-touches. (*0Be l^e much a convert to the new ord«* ot as some of her friends, perhaps becausft\hin88 as was preoccupied by another m'nd than the " Jack Somebody " of the first e^er ing, whose importance Georgie had soon learnt4 to distinguish and recognize. But that is neither here nor there in our story. ATTORNEYS AT LAW gOOTS AND SHOES! Once a little sound broke the silence—not much louder than the chirp of the tiniest bird and something like it I don't know what the R®v. Alfred would have said to such prooeediURS in a church. To tbem it was sS a sailed seal upon their reunion, and the old building took no more notice of it than if it had Indeed een Righteousness and Peace," which kissed i«ach other. p S. STA11K, vA ATTORNEY AT LAW, l1 ITT ST ON, TENN'A H Y T E ' S WINDOW SHADES.—A New and * * Splendid lot of the celebrated Rustic Window shades, a real gem in house furniture. Come and see •Jiem at R. R CUTI.EK8 Pittston, April Agent for Luzerne Co., P sr rnqyt CART. MARK MCDonnell That was a bitter winter When Jenny was four years old, And lived in a lonely farm house— Bitter, and long, and cold. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT, 10.'€ OPPOSITE THE JAIL; W1LKESBARRE, PA A LA Kl'ROPRAN), EAST MARKET STREET, ar»|~1 Would respectfully jF || I inform the public that Jt L I lie 11UH opened at his new Boot and Shoe \ JL—ji store, an entirely new and handsome variety fesL LADIES', MISSES' * SgJgV CHILDREN'S BHOB8 of every description, style and quality, with an entire assortment, of everything in the boot and shiDe line,from the dainty slipper to the Ktroug lumbering boot. I wish to say to farmers particularly, who wish to buy II, PAINTER, Meals at all hours. Meats, Game. Oysters, ami eve rvtliiug in season. Liquors A Mo. 1. Cnargjg niod JOHJi U- HOKD, Proprietor. gAMUEW BARBER, The crops had been a failure— In the barns there was room to spare And Jenny's hard-working father Was full of anxious care. KEYSTONI MARBLE YARD, ATTORNEY AT LA \Y Feb. 25,1869-ly jsioess promptly attended to—Collections etc CJWAN HOTEL, PITTSTON, PA. The undersigned has lately purchased the Hotel property known as the Swan Hotel, in ih» 'wrotiKh of ritlston, and is now prepared to meet tl.e d 'mauds of t;io public for a first class Hotel. Sept. 30, '69.-1y Sculptor, ami Dealer in Neither his wife nor children Knew lack of fire or bread; They had whatever was Deedful, Were sheltered and clothed and fed "u* tlle trance that they might, ltl'» , . nowD have been sitting here to U °ot*b,tt,e 0f Toiceg broken in coming-, r®'Df°reeinent of workers was "Mis» VI*" except the text. there you *uer9 u Miss Ware? Oh, nght; youmUw£'nK Jow» to rest. That's the whole afternoon enoQg»D after standing do anything nor, CWt get up; donDt kind already. Sit .tin, y°u't« been so done in no time." " *e will have it But do you think Georgie ——— such proposition? No, indeed t° any herself and Allan must finish bu words over which, as over a bridge bl*a*»d sent their lost happiness back to thetn.^ The rest stood by and watched how be*utt( 1 they did it; and how beautiful, in the light, looked Georgia's fair head, with ita ed cheeks, eyes starry with happiness, and lip* tremulous wTtb secret bliss. The last leaf was the last lettter, the text was lifted to its place, and, gathering and brushing away the debris, before them the gay crowd dispersed, leaving the church to sleep in silence till wakened by its Christmas bells. :tti: Bni MAIN STKEET, PITTS(May 6,1»',9 tf. FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC MARBLE, Hatty wu obliging. It was not until the lamps of th« Kiunicutt Station flared in her face that she roused herself; and by that time "Cousin Georgie" was again the wonder of style and composure who had so impressed her youthful faucy. Papa was on the platform. Further on stood the swift Vermont trotters, and the sleigh with its hot bricks and buOalorobes ; anil as the bells jingled and the powdery snow flew along their rapid course Geoigie's spirits rose. She half belioved her recent discomposure a dream born of cold and fatigue. "I shall be all right again, now," sho said to herself, as they drove up to the dooi. Only a few scattered workers appeared in the church as the girls opened the heavy arched door. Evidently somebody was wrong. ''Isn't it too bad?" more thau one eager voice began at once. "John Mills has driven over to Kinnicutt Hollow alter some old college friend of his, who is coming up for Christmas on the %s-ton train, and Jack and Harry Wood went with him. I think it's horrid of them when there ie all this to do. And Kitty Myers has a cold, and Annie Vilbert a dress maker ; and how we are ever going to raise all these heavy wreaths without any gentlemen to help us, I can't D. C. HARRINGTON Tomb Sioues, Mantels, Window Caps and Sill \\7* LtllJ IIT & D * AT TO I HARRINGTON, XEl'3 AT LAW, CHAS SCHKAXK Opposite tlio Rank, the mother, alas ! was ailing— HOUSE, Twas a struggle just to live And they Bcaroe had even hopeful words, above Z. Bennett's Store, s of Luzerne County and 't—yor's Courts of Carbondale. WILKES 311 Main St. ARE I r A FOREST riTTSTON, LUZERNE CO., TA BINGHAM TON BOOTS Or cheerful smiles to give SCRANTON, PA. J. J. MERRIAM'S that I keep a full supply of the best make always on hand, and the A good, kind man was the father sultations Gorman and English Notary Public. S T U 1D X O He h»ved his girls and boys; But he whose hands are his riches Has little for gifts and toys. 0. C. Harrington Feb. 4a 1864. S. J. REED. 186iD-ly July 22, U. G. SCHOONMAKKH A,t Miller's Photograph Rooms CHEAPEST IN TOWN-COME AND SEE FOR Being a practical shoemaker myself, and employing none but YOURSELVES. So when it drew near thf season That makes the world so glad— hen Jenny 'twas the time for gift*, ner childish heart was sad. O SUTHERLAND; kJ* JUSTICE OF THE PEACH HOUSE, CABINET AND LIFE-SIZE PORTRAITS W1LKESBAURE, PKNN'A Painted in OilColors. Also copies made ,rom  otypes. Atnlirotvpes or Curd Pictures any site desired, ftnd Puiuied in Oil or it'attr Colors or re-touckti with India Ink. THE BEST OF WORKMEN, FOR WEST TITTSTOX BOROUGH imagine." Office corner of Ex ,nd Warren Streets Pittston, Sept.fi, 186(1.—1 y J can warrant entire satisfaction In the CUSTOM DEPARTMENT to all who wish a complete fit, and will favor me with their patronage. For she thought,' I shall get no present When Christmas comes, I am sure;" Ah! the poor man's child learns early Jnst what it means to be poor. A warm welcome awaited them in the ample old homestead. The hall stove flashed its big eye of isinglass upon them as they entered, and noble hickory fires blazed and crackled in each chimney. Cheery red reflections danced ou the snowy table-cloth, and glinted from the bright silver tea-pot got out to ;do them honor. And how delicious was the anomalous meal to taste aud smell—savory chicken, potatoes bursting their brown jackets, tea, smoking omelet' fresh squash-pies. Nothing was ever better; and Georgie surprised herself by clearing her plate with what her uncle called "a real Green "The wreaths are not finished yet, aro they ?" asked Hatty. "Not quite; but they will be in an hour." "And when is John coming back—and the rest of tbem ?" M t end :ide, 4c promptly at 1SC9 (J DERMAN, mark McDonnell S(10-lv "YyilLTE HORSE HOTEL, PHYSICIANS TEACHER IN T1IH PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO RE PAIRING Vet still on the holy even As she sat by the hearthstone bright, As'her aister told good stories. Her heart grew almost light. MARKET STREET, WILKES-1URRE, PA CULTIVATION OF THE VOICE, Thorough Itaw. Violin and Guitar Music. Apnlicn tlons may bo left with Mrs. II. Uall, or at the Gaiitti Offloe- [Aug. 5, 'CO-tin Call before purchasing, aud remember the right place. "By three, I suppose—or half past three at latest. John left word that lie would come down at ooce, aud bring his friend too, who was a capital hand at such things. But, dear me, there'll be no time; it gets dark by five." "I think there will," said Georgie, encouragitgiy. "Suppose we divide at once, and go to work, aud have everything ready to be put up the moment Mr. Mills gets here. That will give almost two hour, before dark, and we could raise a candle or two, I suppose, if the worst came to the worst." tjlakely hall, L. B. PERRIN, PROPRIETOR Good Stabling attached 23, '6S Jenkins' Block, opposite Battle's Brick Building. Main St. Pittston, l"a, [Jan. 16,'S8 For thb hopeful skies of childhood CHEMIST AXD Dli VG GIST /CENTRAL HOTEL, \j UPPER PI'l fSTON To Hotel Keepers. APPLICATIONS and BONDS forTAVERN LICENSE for Bale at the PITTSTON GAZETTE OFFICE Are never quite o'er cast; And she said, "Who knows but somehow MAJS STREET PITTSTON, PA THOS. fi. EVAS Boot and Shoe Estab Something will come at last!' 7 j 18(JEh-6«Ti J. S. HINDS, Prop'r So, before she wenC to lior pillow Her pretty stockings were tied Safely together, and slyly lump, Close to the chimney side. There's little more to say. Uoc'.e didn't got bis slippers. Dear old gentleman, be never knew what be lost; and a« be bad four ether pairs presented bim by various female relations, we needn't pity him much. Georgia's sudden intimacy with " Mr. Beekwith"awakened great surprise in "the village; and explanation involved so much that she thought beet to Ut it alone, and submit to be called "a ease" by sundry severe old ladies. The truth leaked out after a time, of course, as truths do; and then these ame old ladiea turned around and ceiled her a "blessed young cretur," which was ftcomiort, in its way. When that revelation took place the Rev. Alfred Latimer found • good deal to say about" earnest work for the Church having been a bond of reconcilement between men for centuries," in which remsrk the little man probably "builded better tban he knew f and he and all Kinnicutt were exceedingly gratified when Allan and Georgia came up next year to be quietly married at the very altar where ona before they had joined hands. " It was because it was old Mr. Ware's birth-place," people said; and Mrs. Grundy, in New York, who couldn't comprehend the use of a wedding without Brown and Jauch, asseverated 'that " for her part she had no sympathy with such sentimentality." But Allan and Georgie didn't mind Mrs. Grundy, and (perhaps) aa a consequence they are very happy to this day7and bid fair to continue so for a long time to come. JJK. N. C. GIDDINGS, The House has been thoroughly renovated and much improved, and the proprietor feels assured that, he can make his guests comfortable in every way. His table will be supplied with the best of provinder and his bar with the chocest of liquors. The pat~onage of the public is restfully solicited. tent gEWING MACHINE DEPOT. Mountain appetite." PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON There has little room for hoping. One would *Day who had lived more years; Yet the faith of the child is wiser Sometime.* than onr donMs ar d fears. "The girls are so glad to have you back in time /or the church dressing," said uuntv to her daughter. "Alice James was here to-day to see about it, and when I told ber that Georgie was coming with you she hoped for help from her too. I told her very likely she could give them some new ideas. I suppose the city churches are splendid, Georgie. Did you ever assist in dressiDg one?" Office in Hope E.\f P I T T S T 0 N , PA Pittston, J ua« 6, 'fl7-v lay 13, 1SG:)-Iy JQR. P J. O MALLEY, MEAT MARKETS. Full Blast! Jenny had a good little sister, Very big to her childish eyes, Who was womanly, sweet, and patient,- And was kind as she was wise. Girls like a leader. They cheer up at once. The coils of heavy wreath were drawn forward, and a busy party fell to work upon them. Another was detailed to wreath the door and the clock above it with ground-pine. The long strip which was to arch the chance Georgie took in hand herself. It was to bear the Christmas text, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men," upon it in let. ters covered wiih leaves of fresh ivy; and it was both a slow and a delicate job to do tbese nicely, and preserve their graceful form and arrangement. "But MUs Ware is just the person for it," pronounced the girls. "She dooa everything so beautifully. Begin at this end, please, dear, and before long the rest will come, and we will set some one to work at the other end, you know." MEW MEAT MARKET. 1" The undersigned ha? fitted up a convenient and accessible Meat Market in the Room formerly occupied ns a Kar-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. Late Resident Surgeon and Physician of St. Viu-1 nt s Hospital, NK\V YORK. Office—Main street, opposite Battle's brick build tng. Pittston, Pa. Aug. M, '08—3m.« And she had thought of this Christmas, And the little it could bring. WHOLESALE GROCERS. Two doors shore Lewis Cohen's Clothing Store, Kver since the crops were boil' destroyed By the freshet in the spring. No, Georgie never had. There were "men" that did them, she stated, vaguely; but she routed her ell v take an interest, as it seemed expe-ted of her, and the conversatian flowed easily along with little local gossipings for Hatty's benefit and occasional explanations for her own. After a while sbe began to get a glimpse of the state of thiBgs. The parish boasted a new clergyman, it seemed. "A most lovely young man," aunty said; and "Unmarried of course," Georgie added to herself, "else there wouldn't be all this fuss about him." This, his first Christmas in Kinnicutt, was to bo celebrated with all pomp and circumstance, it seemed. And questions and answers about ground-pine, and laurel, and hemlock, and ivy, and who was to get the holly ferries for the font, and who the bitter-sweet for the archesand Alice this, and Carry that, and Jack Somebody, who seemed quite an important person, flew lo aud fro till sbe grew quite confused. Aunty pronounced her sleepy, and suggested bed, which proposal she gladly accepted, and soon, tucked under a down quill with the pleasant glow of the embers flickering upon her pillows, she was sleeping a long dream-like sleep, refreshing alike to mind aud body. Geo. w. brainerd & co., GROCERS, Pittson, May 6, 1S69, JOHN TRKFFISON MUX STREET, PITTSTON. He has supplied himself with a variety of (lie l,e«t of stock, and has a strong force of (MXDD WORKMEN constantly emjfTnyeu, enabling him to turn out work upon ahort notice aud executed in such a manner as to givs 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. So the sweetest nuts ofihe autumn S!*e had safely hidden away- And the ripeDt anil reddest apples Hoarded for many a day. ll)3 Murray, near West Street, PITTSTON MEAT MARKET. PETER SEIBEL. At the Pittston Meat opposite the Bank, desire to inform the public thai tllev are as heretofore supplying their numerous customers with the best of FRESH BEEF, PORK, MUTTON, LAMB, and all other seasonable meats. Thev are also dealing in HIDES SHEEP SKINS, andFUR^,for which they will at all times pay the HIGHEST MARKET PRICES IN CASH. Bring them along. P. S. Piltsion, Nov. 1,1866—tf. NEW YORK fGEO.W. BRAIXERD, -C DAVID BELDEX, (.ELISUA W. BAXTER At last she mixed some seed-cakes (Jenny was sleeping then), And moulded them grotesquely, I.ike birds and beasts and men. T A. WISMEK, . No. 92 Front Street, NEW YORK KEPAIRING OF ALL KINDS ATTENDED TO WITH C. M. M A XWELL, PROMPTNESS. Then she slipped them into the stockings. And smiled to think about The joyful wonder of her pet," W hen she found and poured them out. BONNELL & ADAMS WH0LE8ALE OROCmS. Thankful for past favors, we are encouraged to go ahead. Give us a call, and we will da our best to please. Dec. 3. '68-tf T"OS. B. EVANS. In his new Sewing Machine Depot 20G Market 8t., So Georgie began. Bright orange and purple rays streamed through the channel window, and tinted her fair hair as with an aureola as she stood at her work. All was quiet and bushed. Little murmurs came from the distance where the others in low tones talked over their labor. The air was lull of the fresh, aromatic perfume of the greens. A gentler, calmer mood fell over her than had been habitual of late. How happy she and Allan were to have been together this Christmas!—"were to have been"—oh, the ineradicable power of a few words! For the first lime tbe thought came over ber—was not part of the blame of this Rad separation bers ? rp McNAMARA RESTAURANTS, And you couldn't have seen next morning A gladder child in the land Than that humble farmer's daughter, With her simple gifts in her hand. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Provisions 4c.,New Brick Store, next door to Brandenburg's Bnkerv, MAIN STREET, iriZA'ES-HARKE, PA JOHN U. HORN, offers to the people of Luzerne Cotinty advantages in the purchase of sewing machines g STURMER'S MARKET STREET (opposite the jail) And the loving sister ? ah ! you know How blessed 'tis to give; And those who think of others most Are the happiest folks that live! PITTSTON, PA WILKES-BARRE. Pr A full Si _ Pittstou, May M Fresh Goods always on hand 1869-ly. Fish, Steaks, Chops, 4c. Ac. Old auJ Now Ales Wines. Liquors and Cigars of the choicc.-t quality. Feb. 25 1SG9—tf. UNEQUALED BY ANY OTHER SEWIXC. MACHINE rrtlADY, WARD & CO., (SUCCESSORSTO J. B.STARK 4 CO.) DEALER IN THE COUNTY She had done what she could, my children To brighten that Christmas day ; And whether her heart or Jenny's Was lightest, 'tis hard to say. [Communicated] SOLITUDE. WHOLESALE t' RETAIL DEALERS IN JJILEMAN'S SALOON He has samples of !Doerie». Provisions, F1 W r. Salt, Wood and Willow HART PHILLIPS. Pioprietur EVERY FIRST CLASS 8EWING MACHINE And this, if you have but little. Is what I would say to yon; Make all you can of that little- Do all the good you can do. ["Solitude," was read before the Good Templar's organization Cn this place, and i* handed us for publication, wh ch we cheerfully do. We take the liberty of dissenting from his views, as to "a worthless and demoralizing attraction," etc., not conderaming the whole, but making a few exceptions.—Ed.] SiCte of Public Square, (Nos, 2 WILKES-BARRE, PA The Bar and Restaurant of this establishment will be kept up in the best of style, and the Biiliard depart menl administered with a view to satisfying patronise it. The present proprietor hopes i»v .. attention to business to maintain the liberal  and popularity of the establishment. Pittston, March 11, 'G9. IN THE MARKET, !D am! 3(1,) ROOT & SHOE MANUFACTORY .jnig all wh hopes lDv x-triC K K M OVAL! The sun was pouring in yellow bars through tbc blinds when she awoke. Outdoors all was crisp and sparkling. Carefully and «low]y, while musing thus, she trained aud fastened the ivy over the "Glory be but as she began the next word a name struck ber ear. The door had opened—a party had come in—and some one at the end of the church was saying, "Mr. Beekwith !" t A. Oradt. C Jo fit: M. Ward, f I. M. Kirkexhau. And though your gifts may be humble Let no little child, I. pray, Find only an empty stocking On the morn of Chrlstmaa-dav! Mav ),,13C0 E I 'J' TI E It Having disposed of my interest in the Mercantile business, I have again concentrated my whole attention upon the Manufacture and sale of "I will make a new start to-day," sbe said to herself. "Here, where it is so pleasant and they are all so kind, it njust be easy to forget.'' Braced by this resolve, she went down so bright and gracelul snd cbarming that uncle, fairly bewitched, went about chanting her praise to all his cronies, and aunty couldn't say enough E W GOODS! J. E. PAYFAIK. T. If. COYNE. % pAYFAIR, COYNE & CO.'S H. MOREY HC w many people there are, who think that a certain amount of melancholy and gloom, is connected with the idea of solitude. That if an individual, for instance, is kept from mingling in the society of the gay; kept from the noise of the ball-room, or the mirthful song, snd giddv dance of the social gathering, there must arise in tbe mind of such an individual, feelings of despondency and sorrow; and such people are ever ready to exclaim, "How dull and unhappy, must be the life of this person , and that person, who seldom leaves home, who is constantly occupied with its cares and employed with its duties and responsibilities, durtbe days, and who at night is§ found (pending the silent hour atclose ot day befoie retiring to bed, in reading a good book, or perusing the columns of a good newspaper or periodical, by the light of the household lamp ; or it may be, in conversing on times, and scenes, or labors, of by-gone day's. \ NTS C HE PEOPLE Y CONSIDERED! of slyles willi the privilege of exchange at any time within two months from crnie of purehase f the customer should desire to try any other make. This is a rare chance for Ladies wanting' 4 he lDest ma chine to suit themselves. BOOTS & SHOES, And Jenny's a happy woman. With wealth enough and to spare And every yea: her lap is filled With presents fine and rare. D U I Ladicb* unci Cientlomeii'K Was it a mistake ? Xo. Again the beard it. "How very nice! Mr. Beekwith bad often done it, he says, Hatty;" and before the first shocked feeling had passed over her, it was renewed with ten fold strength, for a voice answered-a voice she knew—there could be no mistake now—and the words were • "I shall be happy, 1 am sure. Any thing I can do?" The next moment the whole party were com- ned I tig just returned front DINING ROOMS. iiinl, hereby roqnest to lny numerous old and tried friends, ami the public D" general, to call and see nie at my new quarters in my brick Hmldiug a lew doors below tiie First .National Bank. My accommodations for the business are now the most complete ihey have ever Ueeu, and I desire to give the public the advantage or them and will do so if they w.ll but give me the'opportunity. My long experience has given me a thorough knowledge of the business, and customers may rest assured that they »MI not be imposed upon in either sale or custom work. ad of market with one of the most extenecks of merchandize ever ofl'ered to the ■ of Luzerne County, would respectfully nee in a few words, totheir friends and the in general, that their purchases have nade with a view to the wants of the peo- borer, as well as the clean Goceries and ;e supplies al- His stock is made tip of Florance, Wheeler A Wil son, Elliptic, Grover A linker, Singer. Wilcox * Uibbg Ilowe,and American Button Hole and  Sewing Machine.  CaH and examine his stock before purchasing elsewhere. [Aprils «9.-tf. But whenever she thanks the givers For favors great and small, She thinks of the good little sister Who gave her mor D than they all * 28 LACIIAWANXA AVENUE in her lavor. :iuour SCRANTON PKNXA "Not a bit spoiled or stuck up ; Jo fond of the country, it was wonderful, such a belle as she had been !" And evefy one who called re-eehoing the same story, quite a furore arose in the village concerning "the young lady from New Game and Shell Fish of Mil kinds, in Season. Oy ftps received by Express daily. Meals screed to orr from o a. m.f to 12 p. m. Dinner daily, from 12 • Aug. 26.-3m MY IIU3IE. 'clock IBS The Mott nanded gentleman, or,fair lady :I feeu in 1 Steam Mill, My home! my home ! mj own old home, Thy fortunes are decayed, And sorrows round thy hearth have come, Since first from theo I stray'd. Yet 'mid the hutu of voices strange. How olt I dream of thee, And let my home-bound fancy range Unchecked the while and free. ways NEWSPAPERIAL LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S SHOES, York." ing up the a isle. law & McMillan Fellows Block, North Side PITTSTON, I'ENN'A. G11IER & FARRER, Propr's It was easy to charm others. Georgia had always found it so ; to charm herself was harder- The old pain ached still, a little duller, perhapebut it wus there. She persevered heroically, and threw herself into all that was going forward. The girls ol Kincicutt were a bright, unaffected n-ore solicitous about their trimming and the patterns of their gowns than city girls, perhaps ; but quite as nice and capahld in all respccts. Such momentous questions as, " Is there any new way of making sleeves?" •' Are skirts pleated or gathered now?'! were often asked her —points entirely to the option of her dressmaker that she hardly knew what to answer at first hut she obligingly, suggested, advised, lent her patterns right and left, «9 an authority of lashion should and grew very popular. As a faacy-work-woman her assistance was invaluable' 'Half the Christmas surprises in tb« neighbors hood owed their lustre to her. She even, in pursuance of her resolve, inflicted a needles, ■uffering upon herself by taking in hand the slippers she had begun for Allan to finish for her uncle. What fun they two hai taken over those slippers, with their graceful design of blue bachelor's-buttons, and golden wheat ears on a deep red fround ! How Allan had laughiugly made her promise to work another pair next year, with a device more suitable for a married man! Every, stich she set in them was like a stab of memory. Her lips would presi tightly together sometimes with inward pain, bat she would not give in. If resolution could do it she was bound to be cured. There was no escape. For one instant ibe looked wildly about—the next the little hands, with instinctive self control, were perusing their task, fashioning the ivy leaves over the letter "T." "This way, please," she heard Alice James saying. "Since you underkt:ind the art you shall help at the end of this long thing, Mr. Beckwith. Miss Ware is doing the other. By-the-way, you hnven't been introduced yet. Miss Ware, Mr. Beckwitb." She bent her head. AY iihout raiding her eyes sue saw by the little shocked start in Allan's bow that the meeting was aa unexpected to him as to her. "You mustn't stop to talk to Miss Ware now," cried Alice, "there it so much to do!" and the next moment they were busv at the other end of the chancel rail. It was over ! Allan and she had met as strangers. She might go on with her task now as best she could. , Pitts n, Dec W H. WliYTE of every description, made to order and kept for sale. 1 he best, the cheapest and handsomest that can he procured. S. S IT KM ER. Pittston, Jan. 28,1869—ly. KERIES N E W S D E A I. E It 4 XD CIV.CULA TIXG LIB Manufacturers of Finest Quality Family Flonr Chop and Feed of various kinds, and dealers iu Grain When mill a crowd of forms unknown, I pass unheeded by. Unheeded by one kind friendly tone, I heave a long-drawn sigh. And childhood's dreams come back again, Bright, rhellow, fresh and free, And steal across my wearied brain Like moonlight o'er the sea. BRANDENBURG'S bakery New Brick. opposite Bi" Basin. Dealer in Foreign and Domestic News Papers, Magazines, Sehool Books, Blank Books, Stationary of all kinds. Yankee Notions, and everything connected with the tiade. Urdeis taken for any thine and cvery- genorally, All Flour and Feed gold by us, warranted BREWERIES. as represented. All orders promptly filled PITTSTON, PA thing Pittston, Dec. It), 18(18.—ly Rand, howell & king, fSrccEsgoBs to Smin Bros..] 1 fAlIE STAFF OF LIFE is good Bread, and J X would respectfully inform the citizens of Pittston and vicinity, that I always keep the genuine article on hand for sale, with all kinds o CRACKERS, PIES, CAKES, Ac., Ac. Fatniliesand Parties supplied with everything in his line, on short notice, and on reasonable BASE BALL EMPORIUM CELEBRATED XX AND XXXX ALES, UNRIVALED CREAM ALES, Here is a young man, with a body fljwing with the fresh life blood, and redolent with tbe beauteous tinge of health. The bone, an 1 sinew, that compose his manly frame, seem tj fit him admirably, for grappling with the business and toils of life, end he goes forth, liko a hero to his daily task. His day's work don*, be returns to his home. What now remain-i for him to do? Why be has a mind that needs to be educated and improved; he does nDt choose to subordinate his mind to the use of the body or to aid in its gratifications,—but he feels that the mind is of more importance than the body and intended to govern the actions of the body ; and so having fed and feattod with one, during the' day, he gives to the other the food which it requires in the evening. But such an one is not social; he it not found in the evening party, nor at the ball, tbe concert, tbe prise-lottery, ta6r any of the other worthless and demoralizing attractions, which abound, lie is dull! He does not enjoy life ! "Oh no," and snch life as this is not enjoyable to well taught minds. TRY ME Pittston, June 10,'fiu jg U. JONES & BROS' jyjcDOUGALL'S Practical Bricklayers and Builders, Manufactured from THE BEST OF MALT AND HOPS. Families pan be supplied with a Pure Healthy and Nutritious beverage. And as the sun at summer eve Ilis golden beams spreads out, Which all in gloom scenes near them leave, To gild gome distant spot ; So over years all dark and drear Its beams doth memory throw, And bathe those scenes lorever dear In sunset's golden glow. CENTRAL AND MUSIC STORE, PITTSTON, PA, BOOK An experience of Twenty Years enables us tonsure the public unrivalled accomplishments ill the perfection of our work, and is an inducement In our favor to all who desire to build. Residence on Lnzerne Avenue, West Piltston. Sept 3o, 'C!)-ly My jstablishment is now in mv new brick Liuilding opposite the big basin, on Main st. FRANK BRANDENBURG. terms Opposite Cooper's llall, Keeps constantly on band a good assortment oi Books, Music, and Stationery of all kiuds. XX AND XXXX PORTER, MINERAL WATElt, SODA WATER, SARSAPARILLA, Ac. BOTTLED ALE AND rORTER. UNION BREWERY, I'ittaton, March 1,1869 SLATES, PENCILS New bakery. The undersigned would respectfully announce to the public that he has opened PAPER, piTTSTON TANNERY March 28,'OS-tr.J Pitts ton. Pa. The love of God, th.? love of friends, And of old Erin, too, To bless the Lord, whate'er he sends, In all tUing9 to be true: These lesfons, in my bovhood's time, My home! thou'st taught to me: This barren wreath ol idle rhymes Is all I have for thee. Yet as around the abbey old Its leaves the ivy throws, And clings and twines with closer hold As older still it grows : So now that want and woe are thine I love the all thee more— The tendrils of my heart now twine Thee closer than before. J. J. K SCHOOL BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS PITTSTON, PA, There was no one to watch the tremulous fi 1- gers or the flushing and paling of the fair face whose eyelids never lifted from their task. The others had gone away to the far end of the church, whence came a great buzzing and conulling, as the festoons were lifted to the organ gallery. The waning light warned everybody to unusual exertion. Hatty and Jack, the only idle ones, had retired to a distant pew "to study the effect," as they said. And there were she and Allan at either end of that long text, drawing nearer to each other with every word she and Allan and Alice James ! It was like a dreadful dream to stand there, so outwardly composed, so inwardly miserable, and hear them chattering To be sure the badinage on Allan's side was uneasy and forced enough, but she was not sufficiently mistress of ber thoughts to detect it. It was heartless, insulting, she said to herself; and once she stopped short with a little suddeu gasp, and then, startled, resumed her task feverishly. Only one person noted the short pause. Mr. Beckwith was not too much engrossed with his fair neighbor to glance occasionally at their co-worker, and the brief struggle did not escape him. Something rose in his throat for a minute and choked the gay sally on his lips, and just then, "Alice—Alice—we want you!' resounded from the other end of the aisle, and with an apologetic look Alice laid down her leaves and vanished. Allan and Georgie were left alone with only three words of the Christmas message to separate them. Thoje worda "Peace, Good-will." MEMORANDUMS, Ac. The business will receive careful attention and every addition will bo promptly mado to the stoek which the wants of the community may call for. The patronge of the public is respectfully solicited. Pittsaon, April 18,1867. Oak, and Hemlock Bark, Hides, Calf £kiniD, and Pelts wanted, for which the highest prices will be paid. HUGHES' AN EXTENSIVE BAKERY IN PITTSTON adjoining the Butler House, where he will be prepared at all times to supply families and parties with Bread Biscuit, Cakes and Pies, ol 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 of'Bread Ac,, which be offers. A share of patronage is respectfully solicited. L. ELTERICH. Pittston July 6th, 1865. LEATHER OF ALL KINDS constantly onJiand. Proprietors of JAMES DAVIS & CO., Near J. R. Wear & Co's, Plaining Mill Pittston, Feb. 11,1809. PITTSTON BREWERY. CARRIAGES, WAGONS, &C. Are prepaid to furnish their patrons with Ml tlieir /lARRIAQE and wagon mak\J ING, AND SCRANTON AD'S. , fcunous brands of CRAC^ ALE, PORTER, &C. Orders will he received at their regular Agency in SCRANTON. Also in PITTSTON. DENTISTS BLACKEiillTIIISG. 8. BECK, M. D.—DENTIST  J, late of PHILADELPHIA.— |KO| Otlice,-f-Two doors above his for•ner residence, Eastside of Main St., above the Wilkes-Barre, Penn. July 19,1860.—ly. *"«'« mi, They haVe fttU and complete arrangements made for the p. THE EVERGREEN MESSAGE. Here is the young laay too, who feels tha t sbs has bcr mission. She baa her daily task, aud she toils tha day through ; her help that is needed in a thousand way* is given ; and she does her part toward moving the great wheel of the worlds industry j her labor begin* with the opening day, and on« after another •( the- day*8 duties arises, and is performed ; the willing feet are moving to and fro with great alacrity. But the evening comes, it* shades fall thick and fast around each homestead. Where now shall she be found 7 Why, in those homes where the circle which has been broken during the day is now again made is.whole. She found still p*rforming her labora of love, busying herself still with little household cares, and making the family cheerful and contented, by her~obedience and attention, so that the blessed fact becomes realised, that " There is no place like home." rPHE Undersigned is now prepared at his Shop In J. West Pittston, to do a general business," in BLACKSMITHING,and the manufactare of WAGONS,CARRIAGES AND BUGGIES. MANUFACTURE OF ALE, the quality of which will be unsurpassed. Send in A CHRISTMAS STORT 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. MONIES & PUGHE, There are few things more dreary than to ride through the cold and darkness of a winter's night on a railroad train. Tbe icy blast freezes you as you essay to mitigate the horror of bad •ir by an inch of open window. Dim, fantastic shapes glide out of the dark ness and vanish *s you speed by. A sense of rushing blindly at tbe unseen comes over the mind. It is as if some comet in headlong race had caught up and whirled off a victim. Far away you see the flash of candles in distant windows, and somehow it adds to your forlornity. There ia cheer and comfort in which you have no share, and people are warm and happy; while you, a homeless wanderer following the track of an irresponsible monster, just graze the edge of their circle and are borne away again. And then the monster gives a shriek which the night reechoes ; and if there is a burden ou your heart it grows heavier, and tbe little troubles of every day which it fs so easy to fight by sunlight crowd in upon you, and every thing seems gloomy and overwhelming. The Rev. Alfred Latimer proved, as she had guessed, an unmarried man. "An unmarried priest" was what he would have called himself. Fresh from a High Church Seminary, Kinnicutt was having the benefit of what might be termed the " foliated Gothic" portion of hit career. An atmosphere of ornamental detail pervaded all his ministrations. Carving, flowers, little symbolic designs, decorated hia old church at every possible point. The ancient choir had been disbanded, and a chorus of Gregorian-chanting Sunday-school scholars, in white dresses, replaped them. Ilia own words ol inexperience were delivered from aloft in a snowy surplice, with the addition of an embroidered stole, and it was whispered about that " intoning'' would soon be added to tho great attractions of the service. For the rest, ho was as good and well-meaning a young fellow as could be found anywhere, and when time and work bad ripened him, bade fair to make a most excellent and useful parish clergyman. Meantime the young ladies of his parish thought him perfection, as he was—embroidered his altar cloths, copied bis genuflexions, and entered heart and soul into the design of making this Christmas festival tho most beautiful and complete ever known in the place. The choristers wore drilled night aud day, in the execution of an elaborate anthem. The Sunday-school was to he delighted with a Christmas-tree, and beauteous designs of every kind were on foot for the transformation of the church building into a miracle of greenness and beauty. vour orders. Dec. 17—lin. D11 J. M BARRETT, DENTIST, XAJfVFACTXrRKJtn *pHK PITTSTON TEA COMPANY PAINTING AND TRIMMING! AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OP CRACKERS, CAKES, Office at his residence on Ftanklin St. opposite the Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., wliere he uiay hereafter bo found at all hours. For this department also, he has ascientific workman of ample experience in the best shops in the state. With the facilities and workmen with which my establshment is nuw furnished, there is ntotliing 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, audsatisfaetionin every particular will beeuaranteed, JOSEPH KLOTZ. CONFECTIONERY, SCRANTON, PA. Dr. p. inserta Teeth on Gold aDnd Silver plate, Jtc., and operates in all the branches of Dental 3 irgery,in the bestmanuer. A deduction from usual charges sufficient to cover expenses, allowed to persons whocomo rctn a distance. April 19 1860.—ly. VIEWS! VIEWS!! ~VIFWS!! THE subscribers havinp purckjwed the entire Vi»w Apparatus of Mr. K. It. Simpson, are ;heonly persons in the city who have iteCieUitiofrir making large views of COAL BREAKERS, DWELLINGS, \V»st Pittston, May 31,18U6 D1! c M. WILLIAMS, "VTEW WAGON SHOP. AMOS STROH Desires to inform his eld customers anil the public in general that he has fitted up a commodious and convenient shop for the making and painting of SURGEON DENTIST, MAIN STREET, PITTSTON, PA. Among the many improvements recently inroducetl in his practice, he regards none of uore importance than his method of LANDSCAPES, Ac., Ic. Where else ought we to look for happiness, for general rejoicing, but in our homes ? What place ought to be so "dear?" Some people seem to think that enjoyment is inseparable from company. They cannot, and do not find when alone, that happiness which they da when with companions! It is one of the greatest evils of our day, that young peopl* are so fond of company. Can it be right that young Indies should be heard in in* street*, making the hours of night resound with songs or the noise of loud laughter ? And yet, this is so, every week here in Pittston; and some of these ladies, too,connected with Sunday-schools and other societies of the kind ; and then there are shows, and dancing parties, and evening parties, and concerts, held, to which numbers go; and, of course, dress in their very beet. Now, if one thing is more certain than another,' it is this: That a young lady should make tome the place where she delights to dwell, and the trouble to get her to leave home, ought to be equal, and even greater than the trouble now existing, of keeping them at home in the evenings. Oh, what a good thing it would be, if young men, and young women, too, would only strive to realize the fact, that to be alone, is better than to be in gay company; that evenings at home, are more profitable than evenings abroad. That one hour spent in solitude wlt\ Ctod, is more delightful, and more profitable, than many hours in festive rooms, with the giddy multitude; then would the young ladie* . aspire to become trained, for the dutiee and high responsibilities of womanhood, and th.i young gentlemen strive to so impreve their nsmds and build up their charaettrt, as to prepare them to enjoy the true nobility of a cultivated manhoed! M C. WAGONS OF ALL KINDS, were, EXTRACTING TEETH WITHOUT PAIN, vhich he is doing sjicceesfully everyday, by the use of 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 Ins 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 toCi»the painting in the most durable and approved manner. The iron work to-his wagons is done by Win. Strut who is well known as one of the BEST WUKKMKN in this section. The public are invited tD». anil »nd take a look at our work, painting shop, ai«i work And are uow prepared to fill orders with promptness and dispatch, and on reasonable terms. We also have a great number of large view negatives, taken by Messrs. Simptton & Johnson, from which duplicates may be bad. ALSO: With quivering touch Georgie fastened the first leaf on the great capital " P." Peacehow alien the idea seemed to herfetlini !—how far away and disturbed the impression of that blessed birth-night of whose song it was the burden! And yet some influence seemed to stream from the sweet word and e.nter her heart. All her soul suddenly grew teuier. Standing thns—they two, once so near, still, a her heart whispered, so dear, the message of love and charity actually in their hands—could they part without at least one friendly look or word of reconciliation ? She felt it to be impossible. Pride melted. Flushing deeply she raised her eyes. At the same moment Allan took a hasty step forward. Over the word "Peace" their hands met. NITROUS OXIDE GAS It is perfectly safe and very pleasantto inhale. IU results have been entirely satisfactory in ev- It whs in something of this eerie mood that Georgia Ware, lying back in her seat, with one soft check pillowed on her muff, watched tho outer darkness glide by as the express train bore her northward one cold December night. Her cousin beside her was fast asleep, the fresh country roses of her face undimmed by even the long day s travel. But Georgia was not of the sleepy kind, and, forced vivacity being no longer called for, her face had fallen into many listless lines sad to see in one so young. For she was only nineteen—this girl who was counting herself so unhappy—and, strange to say, it is often in very early youth that life's burdens seem heaviest and most inevitable, and youths bright possibilities are least realized. Stereoscopic ViewS» Rooms with J. W. MILLER,adjoining the Cash Store of Chas. Law i, Co. Pittston, May 1st 1S64. erv instance C. M. W Of all kinds. An assortment «vf Lncal Views will be kept constantly on hand. N»w is the time for those wishing pictures of theu shop. May 21, '08—tf Respectfully. AMOS STROH PISH AND OYSTERS RESIDENCES, 0 S, BLACKMAN, As we are prepared to make all sixes, from Stereoscopic to the largest. 4®*Call and examine sp£cDn&ens. 0,1 'he corner o 1 Lackawanna and Pe*a Avenues, Gregory & a»ov«r's Tobacco Store. L.W.& E. A. HEEK3L1NS. Scrauton, August as. JOHN McKENNA, general produce, FISH AND OYSTER COMMISSION MER CIIAKT, No. 302 South Water, and 303 Sonth Front St., PHILADELPHIA. = e J. S. Hurl but. Pittston, Pa. fSept. 12, '67-Cm. ALL GOODS WARRANTED. MANCFACTUllER OF | Nov. 11. l«6»-tf All hand* were impressed into the service. Georgie, with her educated taste and deft fingers, was a most valuable reinforcement. She hardly knew holly from hemlock; but that was no matter, the girls said, and her " feeling for religious art," was what tho Rev. Alfred denominated as truly wouderful. lie was as much charmcd as others by the sweet face and manner of the pretty stranger; but Georgie bad no heart to flirt, uud, with gentle indifforenoe, let opportunities escape her, which manv a village belle would have grasped at with secret transport. For refer HEAVY AND LIGHT WAGONS, g ( IIA N TON BRASS VORK8 gOSS & LAB AG II, Their hands—their eyes. Through the dawning mist in hers she saw the look in his—love' sorrow, hope, pleading. "Oh, Georgie, forgive me," she heard him say; and, with a little sob f she answered, "Oh, Al lan, it was I." or ALL KINDS AND STYLES COMMISSION MERCHANTS F. R. BAIRD FR. BAIRD & CO., , ' Pack*ers and Dealers in B. P. COOLBACOH. Having fitted up a commodious shcj fbr wood work and another for painting, he is prepaid to take orders for all descriptions ot wagons, and to guarantee that his work will he done well and fn season. Having in connection with his wagon department a corps ot blacksmiths of long experience, the important part of good ironing will not wanting on any of his work and DEALERS to I am afraid we older people would hardly, recon Georgie's case so pitiable. She had health beauty, an abundant home, kind parents, all sorts of tastes, faculties, half-developed capacities—a lile still in its bud. To be sure, ste and Allan Beckwith had quarreled and broken oir their engagement; but that was no uncommon sorrow. Temper on one side, pride on the other, the well-meant inference of mutual friends—nothing could b« more horribly easy jhan the way the thing had come about. "She Fish, IVoYislons, Flour, Batter, Cheese, Lord, Ac, Ac. Main Street, Pht«to», Pa. CAN, TUB, SPICED AND- SHELL OYfeTEHS, No. 333 South Front Street, PHILADELPHIA. K. J, BOSS. J. I. LAB AGS. Blinded by happy tears, she felt herself, drawn behind the shelter of the high carved reading-desk. Side by side they sat on its ctrp, and in low, whispered tones all was told and explained—the "all," which seemed so foolish, so trifling now, but which, only yesterday, had stood like a wall of adament between their hearts. Few words were seeded. Long pauses of eloquent silence cama between them. By special arrangement* with the Express Companiesiind Railroads, those who order may rely on a constant supply and prompt delivery. We beg a continuation of the favors of our old friends and customers, and solicit the orders of dealers generally, promising every satisfaction in our power to give. Send in " our orders. 1 Jan. 3 ' F. B. BAIBD £ CO. JOITN MA CLA REX, Feb. 1(1, D8». Praciiiiai! 14k»s Founder, Brass Cock, G'fede Tmte Whistle Manufacture/. I sell lower than the lowegtfor stmli. COST. A Gold Pin, inlaid with beautiful sets. The pin was li*8 between the Messrs. Bevans and Mr. B. Bevan's residence, in West Pitt* ton. The finder will be liberaffy fewfifdedby U-avliig- It at the Sautii Office. The painting and trimming will bv done in the besl manner and on reasoabla terms. Christmas-eve was upon them almost before they were awAre. The slippers were finished, and folded away. through Pittston, July 9, 1868, C. S.BLACKMAN. William Street *S~ Brass Casting and .Johing done y Wi jflspatah All work guaranteed. i. M. .Nov. l'Jf lSOa, J'ec.n, 18C9-3t*