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Smyrna times., 1855-11-28

BRUTAL MURDER IN NODAwAY COUNTY MIS-
souRI.-We learn from the Weston Reporter
the particulars of brutal murder committed
in Nodaway county on the 3lst of October last.
1t appears that a gentleman by the name of
Rees Murray had a difficulty pending between
himself, Henry Thornhill and George Johnson,
all living near Marysville, NOdaway county,
and on Wednesday evening, Oct. 3lst, the two
latter met the said Murray seated in wagon
drawn by yoke of oxen; a dispute ensued, in
the course of which Murray called one Of the
other party liar. On this, both Thornhll
and Johnson discharged the contents of their
rifles into the body of Murray, entering in the
right thigh and left side They then, assisted
by person by the name of Sizemore, took the
breech of their guns and beat him in the most
unmerciful manner. Not satisfied with their
hellish conduct, they then set the vehicle on
fire in which lay, almost lifeess, the said MUIR
ray and yet not being satisfied, they set the
prairie around on fire perhaps to disguise from
the scrutiny of the public eye the outrage com.
mtted on Murray. But the oxen, having ta-
ken fright during the affray, started off and ran
to the house ofa nelghbor. This created alarm
and search was instituted, when the halfdeaC
Murray was discovered. His clothing was or
fire, and he was suffering from the wounds OF
his person. He died the next day, but before
his death swore that Thornhill, Johnson anC
Sizemore were his murderers. Thornhill anC
Johnson were arrested and lodged in Jail, but
Sizemore has not been heard of since.
Smyrna times., 1855-11-28
SMYINAs DEIk0,
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2s, 1855.
The Prohibitory Law Case Continued.

Iu6 IIOukp1tuLy 6oW Sooo So&@e@A~
Stdte: of Delaware ps. Charles w. Almond. |
Indicted fer siolationofthe Prohibitory Law.
This case coming before the Court, yester-
day, the Hon. James A. Bagard, one OF the
counsel for the defendant, moved continuance
of it until the May term, and declined offering
his reasons for so doing, until the counsels for
the State had expressed their objections to the
motion.
N. B. Smithers, ESQ.,, on the part OF the
State, objected to the continuance of the case,
mainly because, the deferring of the decision
Of the court beyond this time, when the COM
munity expected the establishment of the con-
tstitutionalty of the law, or its being made null
and void, would imply that the court held the
opinion that the law is unconstitutional, and
would be to all intents, as in fact, null and
void !; and that those engaged in the sale of
liauors would henceforward act regardless OF
the law. He argued that the deferring of the
decision would be tacit expression of an opin-
ion adverse to the law, and would be so regard
ed.
d. M. Bates, Esq, also, on the part of the
State, objected to the motion in few remarks
but he spoke so indistincty as not to be
heard at distance from him.
MIR. Bayard reviewed the arguments of the
counsel, and maintained that a suspension of a
decision would not be derogatory to the law, oil
withdraw from it the sympathy of the public
or in anywise imply want of belief in 1T
constitutionality en- the part of the court, o.
warrant such belief in the minds of the citi
zens OF the State, or an acton, on their part
regardless of the law as now in full force ant
effect; that the case is an important one, ha
attracted to it the attention and consideration
of persons in all parts of the community, no
only in this State, but in many others; that
claimed much thought and examination, ant
that as the case had come so suddenly betor'
the court, the counsel for defendant was unpre
pared to proceed with the case; that though h
had arrived at opinions and conclusions him
self, and which he was prepare! to argue befor
the court, he might be in error, and would pre-
fer a continuance of the case to give time for
full investigation.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Bayards speech
the Court conferred; and after short consulta
ton, Chief Justice Harrington stated, as tn
decision of the Court, that, in cases of the ma
ture of that pending before the court it ha
been its custom to grant continuance, whe
requested by counsel, in consequence of wan
ing time for preparation-it being but shol
time since the indictment (about eigh: day,
and as the publication of the laws had been d.
ferred an unusually long time (having bee
published but recently, so that the counsel hs
not time for full investigation, the Court ha
no hestancy in granting the continuance,
accordance with the motion. Motion was
entered.
Judge H. further stated that while the Pr
hibitory Law was on the Statute Book, it W
as binding as any other law, and should be ful
complied with, and that no person had rig
topresume that the Court would declare 1t u
constitutional.
Smyrna times., 1855-11-28
Marine Affair,
,nent.

Capture of an American Bark at POrt-Gu-
Prince and a Large Quantity Of ArmS.-A
correspondent writing from ST. Thomas, under
date of Oct. 81, says:
The American bark Amelia, of New York,
commanded by Capt Peter SweAsen, arrived
at Portau-Prince on the Oath ult, last from
st. Josephs, Florida, with large and valuable
cargo OF arms and amnunition-Sidney Oak
smith as supercargo. The Amelia, with her
entire cargo, valued at 100000, consisting of
cannon, rifles, revolvers, sabers, clothing, and
in fact everything necessary to equip small
army, was seized by Joseph N. Lewis, Esq,
United States Consul agent at Port-au-Prince,
and by him turned over to the Haytien govern
ment for safe keeping. Captain Swensen, on
application tor the release of his vessel, offered
to make oath to the following facts That he
had been the sole and only commander of the
bark since December, 1854, during which time
he is alone responsible for all her transactions;
that her cargo was received as follows: One
schooner load at Williamsburgh, in December,
| 1854; few casks at Brooklyn, in January,
| 1885, two lighter loads at same place in Feb
ruary and, in May last, three-fourths of the
cargo of the bark Magnolia was put on board
in the harbor of st. Josephs, Florida. During
that time he had no officer on board, and re-
ceived all the cargo personally; that none 0
his crew are acquainted with the destination O
object of the enterprise. Mr.. Lewis refused tt
release the vessel, and would not permit iht
affidavit TO be filed IN his Office. The vesse
had no clearance from any port, and put int
Port-au-Prince for water and provisions. w
understand, Mr. Sidney Oaksmith, the super
cargo, stands mute.
1t will be remembered that the Americ
made her escape some time since from the au
thorities at Florida, when the Magnolia wa
taken possession of by the Government. Th
latter vessel has been since sold, with her cal
go, at Mobile, for violating the laws Of tn
United States 1t is reported that the U. )
ship st. Louis, which left Philadelphia, a fe
days since, has been dispatched to Portal
Prince to take possession OF the vessel al
cargo and bring them TO the United States.
Smyrna times., 1855-11-28

or There was large Railroad meeting
says the Easton (Md) Gazette, at the Court
House on Tuesday the 10Th inst. The pros
poets for building the road, and for its paying
u handsome dividend above expenses upon the
capital invested, are very Aattering. Indeed,
it is a settled fact, we understand, that the
road will be built, and it remains for our citi-
zens to say how much we shall be indebted to
foreign capitalists for the means to carry on
the work to completion.
Smyrna times., 1855-11-28

THE SOUND DUEs.-A Washington cores.
pondent OF the New York Herald says: "The
British Minister is in receipt OF important des-
patches, showing that an amicable settlement
OF the Sound Dues question is not to be expect
ed. They inform him that England has inti-
mated ii an American vessel passes the Sound
without paying toll, after April next, she will
claim the like privilege. France also informs
Denmark that not being altogether will pleased
with her position towards Russia and the allies,
she must expect no assistance from the Empe-
ror in her difficulties. Alone then, to Pussia
can Denmark look for aid. In her last appeal
to the ueighboring Powers ofEurope, Denmark
has declared that without the Sound dues OF
some equivalent, she must cease to be a sepa-
rate political power.
Smyrna times., 1855-11-28
THE PHILADELPHIA SAruRDAy EvrNrN,

THE PHILADELPHIA SATURDAY EVENING
from its commencement last spring, one of the
best weeklies, if not the very best, published,
has been recently greatly improved, both in
style and contents. The Bulletin is eonserva-
tive, yet sufficiently liberal and progressive as
to keep up with this fast age, without running
into extremes, like great many of its cotem-
poraries. The Editorials, Domestic and Fo-
reign Correspondence, Reports, &C., evince
that the writers are of the first talent. This
paper is neatly printed upon large quarto
sheet Terms, $2.00 per anaum, for single
subscriber; Clubs, proportionably less. Il
Smyrna times., 1855-11-28

CENTRAL AMERICAN QUEsTIoN.-The WASH
ington correspondent of the New York Times
says the forthcoming message of the President
will show that the last argument of Mr.. Bu-
chanan on the Central American Question has
never been answered by Lord Clarendon, and
that the latter abruptly declared the corresPon-
dence closed, and declined to reopen it-at the
same time indicating the determination of his
Government to construe the Treaty as not ap-
plying to the Ruatan colony.
MINNEsoTA LEGIsLATURE.-The st. Paul
(Minnesota) Democrat says that the following
is the complexion of the Territorial Legisla-
ture: Ia the Council, nine Democrats to five
Republicans in the House, twenty-five Demo-
Gratis, eleven Republicans, and two Know-Noth-
ings. s-a a' F---. 3 4-a.e
LAND IN lowk.-A gentleman of Wheeling,
Va, purchased two lots In Muscatine, some
two or three years since, for which he paid
$500, and recently sold them for the sum of
$4,000.
Smyrna times., 1855-11-28

or BLACKwooD's MAoAMNE.-The Novem-
ber number of this magazine has come to hand
including in its contents, The Eastern Shores
of the Black Sea, Zaidee, romance, Prof.
Johnaton's last work. Modern light Literature,
Paris and the Exhibition, Song of the Cam
paign, and War Politics. Terms SO per year.
Leonard Scott & Co., 70 Fulton st., N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1855-11-28
The Postponement of the Cases involv-
ing the Constitutionality of the Liquor

The Postponement of the Cases involv-
ing the Constitutionality of the Liquor
Law. .ta la5-
great many persons assembled in the Court
House at New Castle, yesterday, to hear the
arguments upon the constitutionality of the
Prohibitory Liquor Law, and there was no little
disappointment when the Court deferred the
trial of the case of Almond, for six months, or
until the May term of court. Such procedure
was unlocked for by perhaps every one, except
the parties involved in the case. The argu-
.ment of Mr.. Bayard that the matter was sud-
denly sprung upon them and that they had not
time (onIy several nlonths) to prepare for trial,
evinces either that the arguments will have
to be " far fetched" if, indeed, they can be
fetched at al, or that their position will be
strengthened by the assumption that the law
will be declared unconstitutional and, on the
part of officers, regarded as without legal
authority, and, upon the part OF the volators,
treated as nullity. Mr.. Bayard, notwithstand
ing his great influence in Judicial pleading
must. indeed, be a heaven-boTn genius =" tc
proye this law unconstitutional on the bare
question of infringement upon personal liberty
He will have to be, of a necessity, well-skilleC
In the art Of chicanery in which, we think, ht
is already deeply engaged. When Chief Jus
tice Taaey, Justices Me Lean, Woodbury., ,Catron
Grier, and nearly all the leading Judges in thu
limited States, have decided in favor of Prohibi
tory Law, we can but conclude that Mr.. Bayar,
must be possessed of supernatural constitu
,;oual insight TO make so much wisdom appea
as naught but folly.
We. agree fully with Mr.. Smithers, that thl
course taken may make the law imperative
already we hear that some rumsellers inten,
ooeuing their bars as soon as they can get a
supply of liquors. Mr.. Bates, we presume
viewed the case in the same light as did Nh
.smithers; we could not hear his remarks, a
they were not audible beyond the court.
Z The deferring of the above case is to be re
GREETED. as we fear the rmnsellers will assam
Ihe notification of the law and act accordingl,
t,s tf-- tefft
Smyrna times., 1855-11-28

"IGNoRANCE is NO EXCUSE IN LAw."--.The
yiolators of the Prohbitory Law are taking ad'
vantage of the late publication of the laws
1t was one of the arguments of Mr.. Bayard for
postponing the liquor cases, and one of the rea-
sons of the Court for granting the same. 1t
presumed that the numerous indictments for
violating the law in New Castle County will
be deferred for the same reason. This is a
clever rase, and will no doubt work admirably.
Every man in the state has had sufficient know
ledge of this law to know that sellingsrum and
| getting drunk were violations of it.
Smyrna times., 1855-11-28

PurNAM's MAGAZINE for December is on our
table, and filled with many interesting articles
among which are the Armies in Europe, The
coming session Of Congress, Cerito, Benito, be-
sides many others equally interesting Terms
SO per year. Dix g. Edwards, Publishers.
Smyrna times., 1855-11-28

HousEHoLD WoRDs by Dickens is also with
us again, and filed with numerous articles of
excellence. There is much information as
well as humor in this Magazine Dix g. Ed
wards, Publishers. Terms 80. ~'' s."
Smyrna times., 1855-11-28

On motion of George B. Rodney, Esq, last
week at New Castle, VIM Corbit Spruance,
Esq, was admitted to practice as an Attorney
at Law in the courts of this state. Mr.. spru-
ance has taken an Office at New Castle.
Smyrna times., 1855-11-28

RJ- FOR BRONCHITIS, Throat Disease. Hacking
Cough. and the effects of fmprudent 0 Mercury.
no medicine has been discovered which has effect
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gla and Rheumatism have all been Relieved and cured
IN wonderful manner. by the great purifier Of the
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The case of Il. II. Ramsay alone should satisfy any
who doubt. Call ON the Agent and procure pamphlet
containing cures which Will astound YOU. : ..
See advertisement
Smyrna times., 1855-11-28

or DIR. Beale, the dentist, whose trial nnd
conviction excited so much attention about a
year since, has been pardoned by Gov. Pollock.
Smyrna times., 1855-11-28

or The steamer Canada arrived at Halifax
on Thursday. She brings no news Of import
ance f,om Europe. Breadstuffs have advanced.
Smyrna times., 1855-11-28

OF Mr.. Fillmore, il is said, will spend the
wenter in Italy.
Smyrna times., 1855-11-28
A. WE ask attention 70 the notice Of d

or We ask attention to the notice of the
Marine Fire Insurance company Of Phiadel-
phia, 10 be found IN another column, of which
B. o. Tyler. Esq. is Agent. The Secretary is
wen known in this vicinity. and the company is
believed to be q safe and sound one. Some Of
our citizens have recently suffered loss by fire,
and others are liable to have their property
csnsumed by the g daring element" hence the
importance Of being well insured. -.
or The track Of the Delaware Railroad is
completed below Smyrna Depot
Smyrna times., 1855-11-28
SMYRNAPRICES CURRENT
nj A r r ! L ID /,

By the Rev. w. C. Robinson, Mr.. w. T.
Smith, of Phila., to Mrs. Eiib Kelly, of Smyr-
ma, Kent Co.. Del.
Smyrna times., 1855-11-28

OF Mr.. Thomas Carrow has just returned
from New York and Philadelphia with large
and superior stock of goods. See advertise
ment
Smyrna times., 1855-11-28
or BLANKS forEsale at this Office.

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Squatter sovereign., 1855-06-12
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
SOUTHERN nKM0GR3T.

VFHE undersigned propose starting a Weekly
1 Paper in the city OF Parkville, Platte coun-
ty, Missouri, bearing the above title. to COM
mencc as soon as the necessary arrangements
can be made.
The great and growing Commercial advan-
tages of Parkyiilc and the adjacent country.
and the interest felt in Missouri and the West
ern and Southern States with regard TO the set
tlement of kansas-the political caste of her
institutions, together with the Importance of
properly developing the resources OF Platte
and Clay counties, and the Great West gene
rally, have induced us to contribute our mite,
lend our efforts to forward these great ends.
It viii be our object, in the publication of the
.-Southern Democrat to reflect the true senti-
ments OF Western Missouri 80 vindicate her
right to use all honorable and necessary means
for the protection Of her institutions, and also
to contribute whatever may be in our power TO
encourage the immigration of pro-slavery men
into Kansas Territory.
In short, the Southern Democrat'' will
earnestly enaeavor to advance the interests of
Missouri. especially this portion of the State,
and viii defend the South and her institutions.
when assailed by Northern fanatics or political
demagogues.
And believing that the permanency of the in
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mission OF Kansas as n slave State, we shall
labor increasingly and untiringly, to bring about
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The ssSouthern Democrat'' will be above me-
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at 50 90 for single copy; ten copies for ST.
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Squatter sovereign., 1855-06-12
Missouri River.
Cnrino y~o ,,ocvoar%c So, 1QSE

SpTlnS Arrangements Ior 1900. s
The Regular Thursday Packet, z. *
AUBREY, for Brunswick, Miami, Hilps
Landing, waveriy, Berlin, Lexington, We'll
lington, Camden, Sibley, Richfeld, Liberty,
Independence, Kansas, Parkville Ft Leaven-
worth, Weston, Atchison, and st. Joseph.
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SsssE5zsFfssSs ternate Thursday, as follows:
zzSszsszs-s-zE March 1st, 18th and goth; April.
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every alternate Wednesday, at 10 O'Clock, a.
NJ, as follows: March 7th and 21st; April 4th
and 18th; May I'd, 10th and 30th; June 18th and
9th; July 18th and 25th; August Sth and 22d:
September 9TH and 10Th; October Sd, 18th and
31st; November 14th and 28th, and December
18th.
Departing from ST. Joseph Wednesdays at 10
O'Clock, NJ; Atchison at Ill, a IN; Iatan at II
p m; and will arrive at Weston same day, and
remain there over night. Will leave Weston
Thursdays at Z O'Clock, m; Fort Leavenwortl
at s a m; Leavenworth City at 81 m; Park
vile at 10 m; Kansas at II m; Wayne City al
l p m; Liberty at p N: Richfield at D m
sibley at 4 p m; Camden at pm; Wellington
at g m; and arrive at Lexington same evening
and remain there over night. viii leave Lex
ington Fridays at O'Clock, m; Berlin anG
Dover at 81 N; Waverly at 10 m; HIPS
Landing at II m; Miami at m; Brunswick
at P m; Glasgow at p m, and Boonville at 81
m. Will arrive at st. Louis Saturday after
noon in time to meet the Louisville mail boats
and all other evening packets. H
The AUBRY has been completely repaired
and we hope by strict attention to business anC
the accommodation of passengers, to retain the
patronage of our Missouri river friends. Ship
pers can rely upon our punctuality and dispatch
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s5 BEN. V. CLINE, Clerk.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-06-12
ST. LOUIS TYPE FOUNDRY AND
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ished. 1910.

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riety of Type, Paper, Ink, Printing Presses,
Rule, Borders, Flowers, and every other article
used in Printing Office. -.ss,i
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to their former assortment of Beck and News
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land, and have now complete series. Also a
new series of German Faces. -ts,s.s5-.z.s.,
They are also the authorized agents of the
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and are prepared to fill orders selected from any
specimen at Eastern prices. fz a
They keep always on hand large supply of
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ter, Colored, and Manila Papers, Cards and
Gard Boards, all of which will be sold on the
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1855
ESoJs ES0
SPRING ARRANGEMENT.
REGULAR SATURDAY PACKET

ss-"ts NEW LUCY. William Conley,
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- Weston, Fort Leavenworth. Park
vile, Kansas, independence, Liberty, Lexing-
ton, and all points below, on every alternate
Saturday, leaving st. Louis on the following
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%; June .. %; July 7,21; August 4, IS; Septem-
Der 1, Is, %; October 13, 27; November 10, "a.
Returning viii leave ST. Joseph for st. Louis
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follows: March g. %; April 6, 20; May 3, 1s;
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temher 7, 21: October 5, 10, November 2, 16,
GO; December Il.
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ton at 6. p. arriving at Lexington same eve-
ming and remaining all night. Leaving Lex
ington SUNDAYS att A. NJ, Berlin and Dover
81, \. NJ, Waverly 10, A.. NJ, Hips Landing al
II, A. NJ, Miami at l, P. NJ, Brunswick at g
p. NJ. GLASGOW at a, p. NJ. Boonville at 81, PM
arriving at st. Louis Monday afternoon in time
to connect with the Louisville Mail Boats and
| other evening Packets.
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! of passengers. we hope by strict attention tl
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