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Smyrna times., 1855-05-09
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Arrival Of the AtIan;ic--Hghly Important.
The Vienna Conference Broken Of--Se-
bastopot Bombarded. <l<
The United States Mail steamship Atlantic
sailed from Liverpool at 2 O'Clock, p. NJ, on
Monday, the Odd of April, having been detain-
ed to effect some triAing repairs to her machines
ry. She arrived at her dock in this port at
about IL NJ, on Friday. ..r:If1 1ttf y
The Asia arrived at Liverpool noon of Sun
day, the 22d. She was detained three hours off
the bar, entrance to the Mersey, for want of
water. AK.
The news brought by the Atlantic is of i'm
portance, but was expected to be much more
so. Indeed, it was hoped that the detention OF
the Atlantic would enable her to convey the
intelligence of the termination of the war,
either by treaty at Vienna, or the capture oi
Sebastopol-or rather by the simultaneous oc.
currence of both those events. Neither expec.
tation was, however, fulfilled. Russia had alb.
solutely refused to assent to the Limitation o
her power in the Black Sea, but offered to per
NIT the maintenance of Turkish armament
equal to her own on Black Sea waters, provided
the fleet of no other nation have the right O
eRtree. France and England, after vainly n
sisting on the unconditional reduction Of thu
Russian power, admitted that Russia's PROPOSE
tions were worthy of consideration "-th,
more so that Austria had definitely refused t.
second the Western Powers in their humilia
} ting demands" " on the Car.
Lord John Russell and Drouyn de 'Huy
were at once ordered home, and only awuite
the conclusion of the eleventh or final confer
, ence, after which they left.
Affair were considerably more active in tn
5 Crimea. The general bombardment, from 50
guns, was opened on Sebastopol on the 9th
april, preparatory to the assault, and was warn
ly responded to by the city. Much damag
u was done to the works of the besiegers and b,
sieged, but up to our latest accounts, the I5t
storming had not been practicable. The allie
g fleets lay in line of battle off the harbor
II Fifteen thousand of Omer Pasha's Turks hi
II been brought TO Kamiesh to take a share in Il
assault. There is a report, which we give fl
what is worth, that during Napoeon's visit
England-where, with his wife, he had bee
u for a week ,and was received with extraordnaI
rejolcing-it was agreed thlt he should assun
personal command of the Allied Army. III
British Baltic squadron was at Kiel.
The Liverpool Cotton market was steady
Wheat aad Flour rather lower; Corn slight
advanced; Provisions active at an improv
a ment.
!. The Asia has since arrived with three da
: later intelligence. The news is unimportant
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

WILMINGToN ELECTION The election in
Wilmington on Tuesday last, resulted in the
election of VIM. d. Wiggins, the American
candidate for Mayor, by majority of 35 votes
]. T. Robinson, the American candidate for AL.
derman, has 81 majority. Nelson Carlisle
Democrat, elected Treasurer, by s5 majority
The Council stands nine Americans and Whig.
and six Democrats.
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

6T J. Eaton g. Son have just received
fresh supply of Spring and Summer Clothing
They have the best assortment, in eyery re-
sPect, ever offered for sale in Smyrna. Those
IN want of cheap clothes, should not fail to
give them a call at their store on Main street,
opposite the Bank
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

(E5- There is every appearance of having an
abundance of fruit this year. The trees are
loadsd with fruit, and there is good prospect
of having, in few months, many dnllcacies for
the table.
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

THE GuANo IsLANDs.--It will be remember.
ed that Philo F. Shelton, and other shipping
merchants of Boston and New York, sent some
ships not long since to remove the guano de-
posits recently discovered upon Bird Island,
and that their men were soon after driven off by
an armed Venezuelan ship The Venezuelans,
1t seems, did not long enjoy their triumph, but
were in turn driven out by an armed Dutch
force-HollaDd claiming the title to the island.
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

61T The Municipal election in Philadelphia
on Thursday, resulted in the partial defeat of
the Know Nothings-the opposition carrying
eight out the eleven Select Councrlmen elect
ed, and thrty-eight members of Common Coun-
Gil, which equally divides the parties in that
body. The election was very close and warm
ly contasted.
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

4 A,iRIcULruHAL SocIEry or KENT Cousry,---
Alta stated meeting of the Agricultural Socie.
ty Of Kent County, held in Dover, Thursday,
the LIST Of May, Jacob M. Hill, Vice President
in the Chair q. w. S. Nicholson. Secretarv,
pro tenn.
On motion OF VIM. Cowgirl, ESQ.,, it was car
ried that the meeting stand adjourned until 10
okcl,ek, A. NJ, on Tuesday, the Is dav Of Nav.
and The Secretary giss-lsosice In the ne,yspa.
pers Of the County Adjourned. .i
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

o. In AN advertising column of to.day's
paper, will be found the card Of Doctor John
A. Moore. The Doctor, since his location in
this town, has obtained liberal share of public
patronage, and gained the confidence of his
patrons He has fitted up neat and elegant
otfice-the best in town-and everything about
him looks decidedly snug.
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

BAR Rooms To LET.-The New York Times
asserts that notwithstanding the bluster of the
lIquor-sellers, great number have deemed it
unsafe to renew their leases, and are now " to
let" while a still larger number have been
converted into shops for more reputable purpo-
ses
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

BRAEDsTuFFs.--A letter from Toronto to the
New York Commercial says" About 60, 900
bushels of wheat, and 1000 barrels of -four,
have slready been shipped for the United States
and about $4,000 bushels of wheat, and 81, 900
barrels Of -four are stored at the wharyes await
ing shipment, beside daily accumulation OF
5000 or 1000 bushels for shipment also. The
price paid for wheat now in Toronto, is from
So TO S2.l6 bushei; oats, 90 and 50 cents
peas S5 cents TO 81"
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

lHE LUMBER TRADE.--The Deposit corres-
Pondegt OF the Cecil lYhig, says that the sup
ply OF lumber and timber this year will be great
er than IN any previous year for some time
past, aud adds: " OF timber there will be an
unprecedented quantity, the high price of that
article for the past year having caused unusual
exertions in getting forward supplies this sen,
son. Prices Of both lufaber and timber are re,
ceding." "aos ,,fvs 7" 'ile'eal a!eib J
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

GT AT a meeting OF the stockholders of the
Bank of Smyrna, on Thursday last, James Il.
Clement and George Davis were appointed
Directors of said Bank, to fill the vacancies oc-
casioned by the designations of James L. Bewley
and Judge Stout.
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

HARD QUEsTIoYs.-The Allies and the Rms
SLAMS recently allowed each other an armistice
to bury their dead. The officers and soldiers
.ot the respective combatants mingled with
each other, smoked cigars and cracked iokes.
Inc kussIans loosely asking when the Allies
intended TO take Sebastopol, and what time
they expected to leave. AS soon as the arms.
t'ce was over the parties went to work aguin
cannonadlng each other iiercely. . ~
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

OF A slight rain fell yesterday morning,
since which time it has been cloudy aud cold.
The clerk of the weather seems to be in bad
humor! --.
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

0IT The Easton Star came to us last week
considerably enlarged and improved having 9
OF neat new type, and presenting better ap
pearance than before its destruction by fire
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

CouET. The Court Of General Sessions and
Jail Delivery will meet at New Castle, on Mon.
day next. We do not know that there are any
criminal cases of importance, with the excep-
ton of that of the young men arrested on the
charge Of arson, TO come before 10 The most
important civil case, we presume, will be that
Davis.
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09
The Crops.

Our cotemporaries are everywhere speaking
of the promise of the growing crops. 1t is all
very true that the fields are getting green, the
wheat has grown few inches, &c., but if we
discriminate between what the state of vege-
tation is aud what it sh6nld be at this time Of
the spring, we will find that the crops are very
backward. Wheat is little more than half as
high as it should be-. The drought in the fall
and the severity OF the winter have rendered
1t very thia, and no matter how seasonable the
weather may hecome between the present time
and harvest, the yield will fall considerably be-
low an average. There is yet ample time for
good oat crop, it the weather does not con.
tinue too dry. s esg "h aiR fai.I'.4
The pastures in this section are exceeding.
ay mcngre in appearance; most of our farmers
are still feeding their cattle, which is an unu.
susi thing so late in the season, aud unless il
rains soen. there is no telling how much longe q
this may continne 70 be the case
ttN -
0T Bishop LEE will preach this afternool
and evenuu III 81 potaxs~ fsL.--L l.. S1x.v~,.
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

OF The rails on the Delaware Railroad. at
the point of junction with the New Castle and
Frenchtown road, are now being laid The
road, it is expected, will be finished as Middle
town by the 18th of June
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

OREooN.--A letter from Oregon, dated March
-, represents that trees were then In blossom.
and that the prospects Of the crops Indicated
an abundant harvest. Ha.a., - b
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

~ The renting ofslips in Trinity, st Paul's
and other churches in New Haven, took place
on the Both ult. The total rents in Trinity
church amounted 10 about "a 900; in IT. Paul's
$4,000. Something over $4,000 has been ~
allied by the sale OF slips in ST THOMAS church,
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09
DIE D.

~ On the 9Th inst, at the residence of Henry -
lR. Walker, in ThorOughfare Neck, Mr.. JAMES MEs"i
TAYLOR. forraerly Of Philadel phia, aged about q
04 years ,Hot3oai!si iHe.t4f" fat'sih 4oHi eA sNG
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09
MlistclIanroas 3tlattcr.

LLaRRIA.-The NeW Orleans Bulletin saws
- The success of the Republic of Liberia de-
monstrates an interesting trnth-tliat snch Il
thing as African nationally is rot mere CHI
merieal idea, to be entertained by enthusiasts
and zeaOts, but distinct, substantive fact and
that the aggregation Of the nomadic people OF
Africa into organized communities, under fixed
rules of government, is entirely practicable-
Viewing it. as ana xperimental effort to civi-
lie and christianize the natives of Africa, aud
to. improve their political and social condition.
the colonization system, as adopted by the peo-
pie Of the Unlted States, has been emincrtly
snccessfnl."
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

OF The bill prohibiting the exclusion of coli
ored chlldres from from the free schools, has passed
the Massachusetts, Legislature.
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09
MA n RTE d

On the LIST inst, by the Rev. r. II. Mefriken,
DR.. JosErH sIMrsoN and Miss sALLIE NJ. ,
SIPPLE, both of Kent county. Del b19" i"%oP"
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

The CHINESE ,REBEL, CHIEP--A letter from
Shanghai says that the Chief of the rebels treats
all visitors in princely style, and particular
ly the Americans. He speaks English quite
we'll. Some ofthe officers of the United States
ship John Hancock visited him on their first ar
rival, but have been ordered since not to do
so.
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

Coal MINE OK FRE-!f very extensive Goa
mine in Ballard county, in kentucky, is on fire
In November last some trespassers in the Mi
sissippi bottom fired the wood which extend, d
to the bluffs, and the coal mine took fre-slct
then it has been steadily burning.
Smyrna times., 1855-05-09

An EXTENSIVE FARMER-Micha SnIivant.
an Illinois farmer, is sad, is about to plant To-
600 acres OF land III corn. lie was formerly
one OF the largest farmers in the State of Ohio
for many years, and, according to a contempt =
rary, he could ride i'll direct course fifteen
miles through his own fields.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-17
NO. A.
Chapel Of AppcmxeII.

From The Baths of Weissbad, ICunton Of AP.
prnzelI) rugged path, steep, and strown witt
he debris OF rocks, conducts across the Bommen-
Alp, and 10 about an hour and half brings us tp
wooden bridge, suspended over a irighllr.
| chasm, and leading to chapel, ingenionsIy Goa.
sructed in a cavern oc the rocks Few scenes
can be more appalling than what is here offered
iii taking the first step upon the bridge. Nest
spectators, unless familiar with such scenes, eX-
Perience an involuntary shudder as they suddenly
come in sight OF the precipce beneath, which
descends to a depth of two hundred and fifiy fee,
perpendicular, and the wild and savage grandeur
with which the whole scene is invested, The view
to the south is magnificent, comprising the still,
sIIvery lake Of the See scooped out oi the Sen-
It's, ard giving birth to the Sitter, The giuering
course Of which is a striking feature iE the plc-
ure. Immediately over head, the rocky walls ot
the Eben. Alp soar into the sky, and shut out the
world while precipces and valleys. browning
with winter, or brilliant, with verdure, come at
ernateIy into view, and by singular contrasts.
give a character 10 the landscape which It is i'm.
possible TO describe.
Having accomplished this pass, the chapel Of
the desert, its name (Wild-kirchein) imports
comes into sight and more extraordinary post
ton for shrine it would be difficult TO select, even
in the Alps. Behind the chapel, gtoto opens
into The rock the walls Of which are covered with
Lac. lune and here an altar is erected. The
view from the windows is unrvalled. lhis saw
age and solitary retreat was chosen 6y native
OF AppenZell, named Ulmann, who built the chaP-
el in 656, aud made the cavern his abode. From
that time, The second grolto has been occupied
during the fine season, by a hermit, who rings the
chapel belt five times every day-a signal at which
the shepherds Of the Alps fall on their knees ia lie
exercise Of prayer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-17

ne had SO frequently deDied 10 Others "I'll teach
you manners, said Alden an teach you to in.
suit those who are minis.ering 10 your wants. you
tyranlcaI mlnion Of English oppressors"-ant at
| every word the long lash Of the whip wound its
snake-lIke folds around the quverng body of the
wreched victim, until from exhaus,io he released
him. remarklng, as he did SO, There, il YOU ever
want another lesson in good manners come TO me
ano III give 1t TO you with pleasure"
Ihe officers present made no effort to relieve
their prisoner from the we'll deserved punishme nj,
!! hey ielt that he had richly merired the casga.
tion aud ;he cast-falien general was too well rs.
sured oi their feelings 10 wards him TO reproach
them; but he took terrible revenge, when, az.
ter lime' he was exchanged and returned to his
command at Newport, by burning The towns and
nanleis IN his immediate ntinhborhood, and turn
ing their inhabitants hou seIess upon the world
lie never forgot or forgave the nflcuon Of pun.
ishment upon his person, and when, upon sub.
s"queht occasion. three Of the cilzens of Newport
waited upon him regarding The business OF the
town, he stormed and raved in such a manner at
one OF them that he compelled to Withdraw.
Alter The others had announced their business
and the General had become some wh hat calm. he
inquired
WAS not my treatment of FoIger rather un.
civil 2"
Eyes" replied the other.
son he looked so much like ID Cnnn-cricut
man thai horsewhiPped me, tho, could no, en-.
dure his presence
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-17
A KnOW-nOtIlimS Gsam Spike ed by one OF
It's own Men.
SARATOGA, July q, ls5.

SARATOGA, July 30, 1919.
Dea' Sir: did no, receive till last evening
your note OF the 18Th instant, addressed TO me
Baltimore. and covering your card TO the. public
in ~ hIch reference is made TO Il conversation be.
tween the Nuncio of The Pope al Madrid aud my.
self, about the appon' ment Of Mr.. Campbell a
member Of the present Cabinet AT Washingtnn-
II had sooner seen or heard Of the cnulenis Of
your card, | should have deemed it my duty to re.
ply at once to that portion of II which refers 10
myself and to tins matter.
You are mistaken TO the purport of the re-.
marks made TO me by the representative Of the.
Pope at Madrid II WIS not thai he knew before.
hand that Mr.. Campbell would be appointed, and
as IA member OF the Catholic Church, or that h..
knew anything about 1t before the appointment,
was actually made. What have said, and what
] repeat is, that before had any certain news Of
the formation of the Cabinct, and while It's cons.
tuition was still in doubt, and the subj"ct OF con.
lecture In the public mind at Madrid, he told me
that Mr.. Campbell was appointed, and that he was
a rholic; which was The first information had
Of either fact.
] did not ut all suppose that he had any prcvi-
Gus knowledge OF an Inten,on 10 appoint this ger.
tIemnn 30 Office or that he knew, O had any rea.
san to believe it was done, in pursuance Of any
bargain or intrigue TO this effect, on the part Of
any persons whatsoever.
The inference made was, that he appointmer
OF Catholic to this high Office being. naturally,
cause OF much interest and satisfaction to The
church of that faith. especial pains had oeen ia.
ken IN some quarter, to communicate the earliest
intelligence of that fact TO the leading member Of
he Catholic priesthood
1t is proper ia add that having seen in Rail
eigh paper brief, and what appeared to be an i'm
perfect. report Of the speech recently made in
Washington by the Hon. Ccnneth Rayner, ia
which here occurred similar statement, though
somewhat different in detail from that contained
in your card, and in which my name quoted
authority took The earliest opportunity. the
9Th instant, to write him no, for the purpose Of
correcting the erroneous Impressions which mi ght
so readily be made on The public mind, however
unInten,ionul, from such reference TO casual
conversation in social intercourse without writ.
ten statement Of the facts.
am, very truly, yours. &C.,
D. NJ. BARRINGER.
To VEsPAsIAN ELLIS, Esq,
Washington city.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-17
June 80

THE PEOPLE generally have conceded the fact that
| W. w Wad.lel & Cos Lightning Rods is the only y
protector that dangerous element that now
exist. The premium awarded To them both In
London and New York. at the Worlds Fair. the points
are constructed so as attract from distance, and
composed of Il compound OF Copper and Silver, with
pamna points, which is warranted not 20 corrode. We
the undersigned prepared TO furnish Gall persons who
may wish the protection of their lives and property
with the above Rods and put til up all complete, at
the shortest possible notice.
J. E. l.. PHELAN & CO.
June 90, 1855. I9-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-17
Dissolution.

The partnership hrrrr"f"re existing between
thu. Subscribers. under the firm of WAXING Il
HERON. in the publication OF tie g Western
D.mucr~r" has xpircd this day by its own lint
Inrion. The accounts due the firm must be closed
a, soun as pnssIbl, Ethrr i authorized To settle.
x. i. WARING.
RUFUS II. HERON.
June g 1855
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-17
NOTICE..

| AVI\G made out all the accounts due the
"DEMO(;RAI"' Office f"r Advertising and Sub
scripiiun- all persons iudr brd la 'qnrstrd
I" pay up without d"lay. The business of the
iarc firm must be clos at July Court, those
indebted must take The c"n<rlurncrs.
WARlNG & HEBRON.
June 30 40
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-17

PRErrY Coop II PAF.-Fhe other day the
conductor Of "a train railroad discovered Is
Iri.hmln in a car, after ~ ring from kome,
and demanded his fare. Pa J"clarrd he had no
money. The conductor, after IecurIng HIm, Told
him to eaye The r~t stopping place, not far dis
taut Accordingly Pat " as nnn Of the Grst 10 get
off 4, III" next station. l3ur j. lgc OF the eonduc
.or's surprise and wrath t" fu.: him aboard when
fairly on the why. Did no; reI you to get of 2
And sure did. Why. then. are you here a
sain1' And sure did you nj say 'aII aboord = ,
TIN. was too much for the w'fihy conductor. and
notwithstanding the decree against dead heads,
he was allowed To pass.--IF .fertova SsntincA
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-17

NEw CoLLEcE-.Thr Abing IN Virginian learns
tia, cnI-ge is about b" ..>'ahIished at Lynch.
burg. Virginia. und.r .hr p1'r'nage OF the Metho-
dist Protestant Church. Ii's will be the third
college of high grndc established by this denoml-
nation ln tho Unit, Sia;ss.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-17

S,ranger.-Why do you k,li ny dog
Hunt.-Becnuse he was going 10 bic me-
Stranger. Why dIJn't you u-e iL. 'Iilc chd I
your siick1 You could have aIishIsnet L'n -A!
uot killed him.
Hun,.-why didn't your dog como a, tnc TAI
frst, .hea7
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-17

FRENcn BABY PoLIrEnEss.-A friend asked
pretty little child of SIX years old. '"hch do you
love the best your CAT your doll : The iih'
girl though. some time Leio:s hnsuerG'g. std
then whispered in the Of the question:. L
love my cat Gcst but pleass don't tell ny dol
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-17

DEATns BY L1GHTNISo.-Mrs. Cox. wife ol
Jphn Cox. Of Davidson enuuty, and Samuel Ward
of Ired,ll county, we're both killed by ligh; ming
on Saturday The 25sh ult.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-17

The idea thrt be great. ,s % be happy. 10 one
of the errors "f the age. But hat 10 be good. is
TO be happy. is somcihing known, AZ Icasr, TO The
wise and ylIluOuS,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-17

HURRA.-.Hurra' is Slavic word, which may
be heard from the shores o! Dalmatla, to Bshr1n 8
Straits, " hen men are called upon for any proof
Of courage or vnlour. Tho origin of the word Is
from the primitive idea. that every man no olTs
bravey for his country will 80 Directly TO heaven:
Iburri1-,o paradise) Thus AlIah-God-a-
mopp the Turks, is always heard Tesounding !;
each one encouraging himself 10 forget earth and
despse death, by the hope Of an immediate re-
ward
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-17
Wilmington, Charlotte & Rutherfordtor
II-H


DOOkS for subscription to the capital stock of the
ID Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherfnrdton Railroad
Company. open "a thc stores of Mcssrs Irwin
1luggins & Co, and Williams, Dixon l. Co., in the town
Charlotte. All persons invited come forward
aud adm this good work
WM. JOHNSTON,
JNQ. A. YOUNG,
JOHN IRWIN,
LEROY SPRINGS,
JOHN WALKER,
WM. MAXWELL,
W. NJ. MATTHEW'S,
A. c. WILLIAMSON,
W. w. ELMS,
C. J. FOX.
". K. MYERS,
Comm niSSt0nerS
April 20, 1855. 36-F