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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

Mr.. SOULE.-The last insult of. red to Mr..
SOule by the Emperor of France, has had the Ell
feet to elevate our Minister to Spain, more in
the estimation the people ofthe United States,
than any previous act of that tnnctionary, eli.
Their at home or abroad. 1t has shown TO the
people the vindctive hatred which royalitv
bears towards those who presume, as republi-
cans, to be the equals of Kings and Princes,
and has afforded an opportunity for thorough
examination Of the course of Mr.. Soule both in
Madrid and in France, which has resulted in
his complete vindicaton from every charge
made against his character and career as a
Minister. He has maintained the chara cter Of
the nation abroad, in the protection ofhis own
person and honor from the assaults of the ars-
tocracy of Europe, and no better proof of this
could be demanded than is furnished in the dis
cussion of the late action of Louis Napoleon.
He was evidently led to offer the insult to our
Minister from prejudice; but he is too wise a
Prince to persist in such ridiculous an error
when convicted thereof. His prompt withdraw.
al Of the orders prohibiting Mr.. SOule's pas
sage through the Empire, saves him from the
humiliation that would have followed such a
concession after our government had demanded
an acknowledgement of the error and his rea.
sons for such course.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29
HreYities.

or Teeth are like verbs, regular, irregular
and defective. So they are. ..-... .. -....
OF There are two reasons why you should
not Interrupt an editor when he is writing One |
is; it is apt to put him out-the other is, you
might get put out yourself.
- C-It is said that one of the questions asked
of a candidate for initiation into the society Of
Know Nothngs is as follows:
"Will you do your utmost on all occasions
to renew and perpetuate the potato rot, in order
to keep the Irish out OF the country!"
The candidate ifadmtted, must respond, al
will" 80 's.-
OF Why is murderer like mischievous
boy Give it up? Because ga ropes end "
is the only thing that would do him good.
0rIn the Washington Star we ind 18th
Misses Shanks" advertising for boarders. Pc
destrians probably preferred.
or No Legislation aimed at the vices Of the
poor, while sparing those Otthe rich. can ever
be upheld in this country.
0J- Mr. Brown of Toland, reported the SOLE
Democrat in the Massachusett, House Of Rep
rcseniatives turns out Know Nothing.
%" There is now tip top seighing in IIano
yer, n. H., and the bells are as musical as il
mid winter.
o. Among the estimate items of the Boar
+ of Ten Governors for the ensuing year ar
$4,000 for visitors iced, and $500 for wine
brandies.
. 0r The newspaper is law book for the in
dolent, Il sermon for the thong htinl, lIbrar
b for the poor. 1t may stimulate the most pre-
- found.
OF One of the carriers of the New Yor
i Mirror has some eight Thousand dollars depos
= ted in the Saving Banks OF that city.
OF Why are soap-boIlers like cigars! b.
cause they run to ashes
- o. Fashion aud Famine. "A Taught
woman and her servant gIrl.
! OF There are some things Won can lear
N from fools. Among the number, is the yaIu
- IF holding you tongue.
g Spain-Thc land of well dressed me
md baiIy dressed ,ictuals In the wny
cloaks and slops Madrid takes down the wnrl
T: CT The number of words in the Errli,
= language has been computed at about egh
III thonsan nd.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

THANKSGIVING DAy.-Thursday last being
recommended by the Executives of several
States-this included--as day of thanksgiving
and praise to Almighty God for His beueicent
blessings, it was duly observed in our sister
States, as well as in many parts of Delaware
business being suspended and different places of
worship open. We regret that we cannot speak
very well of Smyrna in this regard Religious
service, it is true, was held in the churches in
the morning, and attended by the more moral
and grateful inhabitants of the town. The
solemn peals of the church bell, combined with
the serenity of the day, was enough to inspire
all with an awe and reverence to the benign
benefactor. Instead Oft general conformity to
the Governors proclamation, as has been the
custom heretofore, all the places of business
were open, and an active trade carried on
There was a willingness on. the part of mos
persons to suspend business, but the non-com
pliance of some two or three defeated it en-
trely. The paltry earnings of one day to de
feat or cOunterpOlse the sublime spectacle of
whole cOmmunity's raising their anthems O
praise to a bountitul Creator, is truly wonder
full. 1t is said, "they had nothing to Civ
thanks for!'' If this is the principle they &C
upon-treat the Lord with contempt becaus
they could not claim ga victory,"-we wonde
if they will be allowed victory two year
hence! A greatfal people will be remembers
: by the Great Dispenser of all blessings.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

HoUsE-REsrrsG.--The time for the annual
"moying notices" being at hand, there is quite
a stir among the noveables," to secure a
place for the coming year. Houses are very
scarce-there being several applications for
nearly every house to let. The rates Of rent
in consequence, have advanced from fifteen to
thirty per cent. within the last year. 1t is
egregiously high. and We" hope and uostr it
will have tendency to make people build for
themselves, Any quantity Of building lots can
be had at from TWO to four hundred dollars. II
would be better and cheaper in theend, shan to
pay $3.50 or s2oorent per year. ieh !, aga
Mechanics are much needed in smyrna; twice
the number could find steady employment.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

OTHoofand's German Bitters, prepared and
sold by DIR. Jackson, at the German Medical
Store, 100 Arch street, Philadelphia, daily in7
creased in their well deserved celebrity, for
the cure of all diseases arising from derange-
ment of The liver. These Bitters have indeed,
proved blessing to the afflicted, who show
their gratitude by the most fattering testimo-
mails, Seeiadvertsement.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

RUNAwAY:-Two horses attached to wag.
on ran up Commerce street to-day, and in their
course broke the axletrecs out of two wagons.
tearing the tongue out of another, besides do
ing other injuries They were finally stopped
by getting caught between two teams.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29
Fall and Winter Dry Goods.
RAGE

4 V. DEPCY. No. Al North. Eighth street,
~ Philadelphia, thankful for past lA>.f,, rc-
sp@cttully invites his customers ant The pubhc,
To eAanme ii New aha Splcndiu Stuck uI SEA-
sonable Goods: comprising
X ch Plaid Silks, WIDE Lyons Hclvetl,
New striped Silks, ClUakiag Cloths,
brucade Silks, Noull,m Fla.1s,
PLAIN Silks, French MerEOcS,
Black Silks, Mons Dc Lame.
Cloaks, Mantillas aud ShawIs. cheap. G.ug-
mans, Prints, &c, IN asSurimIcit; R.ULunS, Eil
brOIderles, Gloves, sc.
Owing to the daily sacrifice Of large quan-
titles OF desirable goods al aLc,io.. thc suL.ci-
Der is enabled during Tho present s,ssun 10 offer
unusually Great Bargains.
J. Y. DElUY,
No. Al North Eighth -, fh,laG's
Sept. %, lS:lI
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

A NovrL SIoHr.-A drove or flock of nearly
two hundred turkeys, passed through Smyrna
last Friday en- route for the Steamboat Land
ing. They are said to be very easy to drive in
a aoch, This is the first drove of turkeys we
recollect hearing of in our State. They are
quite common on the roads leading from the
western country to the Atlantic cities.
These fowls were just day too late for our
industrious thanksgiving folks 10 feast uponi-
They should have arrived on Thursday, for
certainly our citizens deserved a fine gobler to
scut aud cum agin |" on, as, a reward for the
Industry displayed by them on that day. +,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

or Putnum's Monthly, for December, is in
our sanetum, With him, it is good. better,
best-its excellence increases with every nun.
Der. Among the interesting articles is one
entitled, Our Party and Politics, a southerner's
view Of the subject written in reply to one
few months ago from the north.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

SLAueHTERINs.--A great many hogs have
been slaughtered this week. and many more are
in the pen ready for the butcher. Raising hogs
have proved rather expensive this year. The
price of corn has ranged from Zoe to 81 90
while pork is selling at from $500 to $500
per hundred pounds. We think they eat
their heads off" three months before they die.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

A LrrTLE PLAIN TALX.-We have rot, since
ehaSe been publishing the paper, alluded but
two or three times to money. We do not like
the "ding dong" buSiness-it is unpleasant
to US, as at must be to our readers. Yet, in
consequence Ofthe forgetfulness of subscribers,
this has to be done. A good number are nearly
at the years end; at which time, if not paid
previously, it must be recollected, the paper
wall costthc tardy more. Winter is approach
ing, and we must lay in supply of material
Tor use at that time, or perhaps be found ma p.
ping This takes MONEY. Those persons al
Assistance. who are in arrears, can remit the
amount due US through the mail. by having il
registered at the Post Office Send it on-nc
matter. how, SO it comes!
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

STEAM MILL-Wm. Walker, Esq, of Dover,
having purchased of Mr.. Park the house and
site of steam saw mill, on Governors Avenue,
is having placed in operation large and power
full engine and several circular saws. Mr.. Wal
ker will start the mill to saving in short
time.-RepOrter.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

0T The Ladies' Wreath and Parlor Annual
is neat monthly published in New York. The
frontispiecs, steel engraving of "Tbe We'd
Ding" is really beautiful. Its literary merits
are good. scovill& Murdick, publishers, New
York. Price $l.00 per AMMAN.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29
BOOT HALL.

No. 164 South Second street, below Spruce,
Opposite Little Dock, Phiiadclphia.
II. y BOOT HALL" may be ioumd thou
IN 1 n snhds al B0Olr, Sipes ami kubDrrs chsa .t
"a. than IL, ANY OIir store ~ the Guy.
CrIha B,Oi>-c.il KIP, wafer ie..ihcr' from 5 I
10 81 Ladies Gairers-all cO.rS rom - cts Il, VI
-. Ro,s BooIs- calf Mp rili cnNhd- all prcr.-
hind and Misses Bo;s Sh.,eS-u rOprs-ir,u,
~ els. 10 S!UU. Cow ~ is constantly nIauia, tI
l. Z ali KIND, "i Bot, and Shoes Il,ai purchasers
make LtIr purcaa-ers can make ihcir seieciIuls
from ihuusall;s. I'OnI iuferi the I!I. GI \
JOHN CONWAY.
Nov / 'J4-} q.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

WHALING IL THE PAcIrIC.-The late news
from the Sandwich Islands, mentions the arri-
val Of the first ship of the whaling fleet which
brought favorable accounts of the business OF
the season, all having met with more than av-
erage success Nothing further respecting an
mexatiOn had TRANSFERRED
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

SLANDER.-The expensive nature of scandal
is told by the poet thus:
The flying runors gathered as they rolled.
Scarce any tale was sooner heard than told;
And all who told it added something new,
And all who heard it made enlargement. too:
On every ear itsprcad, on every tongue it grew.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

DOC KILLED.-A dog was run over by car
rage on Market street few days ago, and in
stantly killed.--WH. Republican.
Whew! We can beat that. Two large cats
were fighting in town the other night, and
neither of them got killed.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

BsurAL OurRAGE.--An attrocious act was
committed on "Wednesday last, in the neighbour
hood of Dupont's mill, three miles from Dover.
spcn the person of George Shores, by three
persons. who overpowered and brutally Inutila.
sed his person with knife. he is still living
bot. we understand, his life is despaired off,
One Of sbe parties charged with the offence has
hsen arrested, and diligent search is being made
for the others.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

A FALL.-Wc learn from the SUSSEX Ncws
that on Thursday week, u man named Truitt,
who was ntoxicated, fell down the court house
stairs, distance of about twelve feet, and was
badly hurt, his head striking the floor. Il is
probable he will recover.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

AsHoRE.-The Susser NeOs of Thursday
states that the ship HIberna is still ashore, and
has not gone TO pieces. They are unloading
her, and some 200 bushels Of corn have been
got out, and sent on to New York. The sea
sweeps over her every high tide.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

OF A prohibitory tax of one thousand dol.
lars has been imposed on the retail liquor estub-
lishments of Tuscumbia, Ala, by vote of the
people of the place. ... s,.... o..
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

-s~~~~
Our STATE AND CoUNrIEs.-We publish the
following comparisons of the counties of our
State, hoping it may be interesting to our read
ers.' We have. taken great pains with them,
and they may beirelied upon as correct. :, =
The State contains 300, $50 acres, viz: New
Castle 27l 400 acres Kent 392, 500 acres.-
1t will be seen that Kent contains nearly third
more acres than New Castle, and that Sussex
is more than twice as large. New Castle con-
tains white population of "a, 765, Kent, TO-
1854, Sussex; 20,32 .~~Fhus Castle has
more than double the white population of Kent,
and within 1889 the population of both of them
The total population (white and colored, free
and slave of New Castle is 42,S16; of Kent
} 22,9l6; of Sussex, 1896, SO that New Castle
has within 5102 the population of the other
counties. New Castle in proportion 20 he;
population has only one-half as many slaves us
Kent. The pupils of the colleges, academies
and private schools in the State, are as follows
viz: In New Castle there are 900 pupils
| in Kent l75 in Sussex so. Theirannuai rcvc
nue. is as follows: OF the colleges, schools
&c. Of New Castle, So, 32l, Of Kent $I,55l
of Sussex 81, 100. 1t Will thus be seen tina
i the reveLue for education and the number c
= pupils OF the higher schools i'll the two othe
counties IS only fractional compared with New
NdSllH. ne value OF the land Wllh improve
nentS and implements in New Cusle is SIl
C 749,e15, in kent,S4 500 945, in Sussex So
v SAL 800. Thus the value OF land ii THIS count
. { more than fifty per cent. more tIan that {
IS both the other counties The capital cmplo,
ell in manufacturing in New Castle is 81. 500
: $50, in Kent $Ia4 40 in Sussex 500. u:
- The capital Invested in manufacturing N boz
!" the lower counties is merely fractional W
that of New Castle. But in manufactures
! families, both the other counties farrxcrrd Ne
- Castle. la New Castle the value OF such ma
10 utacures Is only 500. whilst IN Kent II is -
err 443, and in Suss, S2J,:l!e
1t is hard to account for the great prcponde
n. ance ofNcw Castle over Kent and Sussex,
the natural advantages of the latter appear
u be fully equal TO the former. 1t is subject
which our citizens should give their a,trnin,
ar The means that have tioatcd New Castle
at the tide of prosperity should also be used
the improvement of Kent and Susscx.-So
man.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

observation-disclosures Ross has appoint
ed GEORGE B. Dickson, Esq, of Dover, Audi
tor of Accounts, vice LUTHER SwIGGErr, de-
ceased.
DIR. STEPHEN GREEN, of Laurel has been ap-
appointed Prothonotary ofSussex county, vice
ISAAC GILES, who resigned about two weeks
since.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

CORRESPONDENTS gives us an ex.
cellent poem on elise" '''47aat
Jim Crack. s. r., (SOme Pumpkins crack.
Appoquinimink up high. Glad to hear such
good report from that quarter Hope Jim
will give us an other lound crack soon. aTf
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29
FARMERS 4 TIiRASHERS
Read EhlN.

McCormick's Improved Iron Beam Reap:ig
and Moving Machine, for lS55.-This machine
is warranted to Cut from IL TO 20 Acres "f all
kinds OF Grass or Grain pr day, and do il as
well as can be done by any hand.-Price, SI5t !;
800 cash, and the balahce at months, with
interest.
Pitts Patent Thrashcr, Cleaner and Horse
Powers.-This Machine is Oh Wheels, aid is
Warranted To Thrash and Clean, fit for tie
Urinary or Market, one Bushel OF " heat per
.I'nuic.-price 800; half cash, balance al 3
months.
Zinmerman's Thrashcr, Cleaner and Bagger.
Tins Machine will Thresh and Clean from
4u0 10 500 Bushels OF Wheat per dav, (accor.-
ing to Sue of cylinder,) and Is Warranted, -
Price, from $3.50, TO $40 half cash, bal. II, e
at months. Also, Endless Chain Horse Pow
ers and Threshers, Clover Hulers, Straw Gut
tiers, &c.
Apply personally or by mail, to
RICHARD Il. ELKINTON.
% South Wharves, and llJ South Waterst
Sept. 70, lS04-ly. Philadelphia
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

DisArPenrEp-Those "sporting folks" who
expected to witness A RasE-ing foot-race in
Smyrna, a few days since. -
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Notice.

DHE undersigned ELIZABE C. DAWSON
and EZEKIEL DAWSON. named above.
hereby give notice. that Lellen OF Adm,nisira.
ton We're granted TO them the Is day Of October
1854 all persons therefore having d,mahds
deceased eSate. will present the properly attest
ed, on or before the 18th day of October, 1858, OF
abide by law in this behalf. .seatI F.
~a"t 1A.lst ELIZABETH G. DAWSON.
az. ......,..5.. EZEKIEL DAWSON.
Nov 90. Is64-6w. ,17' - + - .... ..
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

: IN TowS- Qasry--Why are young men
wearing shawls Ike shswmen Ansper--
Because they want rotoriety.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

IA little fun, now and then, iI a.tL
Is relished by the wisest men," nT
but we think that the nots prelimiuaria was a
siftle "too much Of the good thing INST like
some people, however, ---a give them an inch,
they'll take an En- asfa iss,sfsa
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

or The Legislature of Delaware assemblies
on the first Tuesday of January, and the inau-
guration Of Governor takes place on the third
Tuesday of the same month, 81 -
OF Congress meets at Washington on the
first Monday ofDecember, and expires on the
4th of March next, by constitutional lmitati
Ion. ~ "
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DIkD D,

On the 25tn inst, Samuel Messick, in tn,
18th year OF his age.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

o. Teeth are like verbs, regular, irregular
and defective So they are.
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