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Smyrna times., 1855-01-31
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BLIND STAGGERS IN HORSES.

The epidemic, commonly known as Blind
Staggcrs," so fatal to Horses, and which ragged
SO violently in Kent county, in this State, last
year, is described by DR.. Chas. d. Green, OF
Philadelphia, who has investigated the subject,
as form of putrid fever, or an Adynamic
fever, as there is always want of the dynamic
or mechinal forces in the external system,
but a concentration of them in the internal
organs, hence he considers this term more cor
rect Virgil, in the third book OF his Georgics
mentions similar pestllental disease in horses
which he attributes to Malaria. DR.. Green
saws, he is certain, that the disease has an en-
demcal or local origin, that it is not contag gious
as is commonly supposed-that it corresponds
with the putrd and mild forms of typhus attack
ing man. He found, by repeated examinations
after death, that the disease of the brain was
casual, and not constant, which, he says, cores
ponds precisely with the adynamc fever in man
, In few cases examined, the brain at that par
f known as the bulb of the nerve Of smell, (callet
olfactory bub) was congested, soitened, &c.
and that a delicate network of vessels, (msta
ken by persons unacquanted with pathological
anatomy, for "cob- web is occasionally toun
disposed over the bulb and the anterior porto
of the hemispheres of the brain, forming one {
'' the most beautiful structures when viewed undt
. the microscope, that he ever beheld, resemblln
somewhat the delicate tissue surrounding I'll
air cells OF the human being.
In some cases examined, the centre of sig
was diseased; in others, the centre of hearn
or the centre of motion was disordered. III
centres of motion were affected most in tho
animals which were paralyzed, or which turn
to the right or to the left, or stood pushiI
y against some resisting object.
~ - One interesting fact is, that the centre OF
ton is affected nine cases in twelve on the sal
o side. (that is, the right corpus strlatum')
right slriated body governs the left side OF
body, and the left Uice versa. Is not this cen
disorganized, partly from the motor power
sends to the opposite side? 1t would seem
1e- The centre (called cerebelluT) of the br
"'' which harmonizes the action OF the volunti
muscles, is invariably changed in structt
!. when the animal pushes iiio "e"u "S SoA''' "
- resisting force. All these irregular dynal
actions are referred to certain physloog
oyt laws. In a number of cases examined, tn
re. was no alteration observed in the structur
ac- the brain, spinal cord or nerves; but IN
, cases examined, the lining membrane OF
air tubes of the lungs was smeared over
- yarnish-like substance, resembling the fbri
the blood. A similar secretion takes plac
pre- man in low formsof typhus. When this Sc
tion takes place, the blood cannot receive q
L. supply of atmospheric air, neither can the
a"u bonic acid gas be given out from the lungs
R The blood was tested before during dis
and after death, and was found 10 be freque
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SINGULAR AccIDENT.-A young gentleman
who sometimes travels by the fast line, on one
evening week or two since, left West Ches-
ter to drive TO his home, not far from the beau
tltul BrandywIne. In descending the hill east
of Seeds bridge his horse stumbled and fell
Our young friend quickly jumped from the ve-
hic.e to assist the animal on his legs again
Much to his surprise, when he got out, the
horse was gone! Our friend did not see nor
hear him move; but he was no where to be
found. He thinks the horse had been drink
! ing and most havd been intoxicated ViHoge
! Record.
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G4ous poettgg, !,
Hope n--HOpe Ever.

Poor stricken one, whose toll can gain,
And barely gain the coarsest fare,
From bitter thoughts refrain;
Yield not to dark despair!
The blackest night that eer was born,
Was followed by a radiant morn;
Heed not the worlds unteeling scorn,
Nor thinks lite's brittle. thread to sever;
Hope on-hope ever!
Hope, though your snn is hid in gloom,
And DER your care-worn, wrinkled brow,
Grief spreaks his shadow-'ts the doom
That falls on many now.
Grim Poverty, with icy hand
Bright gifted ores throughout the land,
But struggle still the band to sever
Hope on-hope ever!
Sit not and pine that Fortune led
Another to grasp her wreath;
The same blue sky is Ger thy head,
The same green earth beneath.
The same bright angel-eyes look down,
Each night, upon the humbest clown,
That sees the king with jewcled crown,
OF these stern fate can rob thee never
Hope on-hope ever.
What though the proud should pass thee by
And curl their naughty lips with scorn,
Like thee, they soon must droop and die,
For all of woman born,
Are journeying to a shadowy land,
Where each dcvoid'of pride must stand,
By lowering wings of angels famed;
There sorrow can assail thee never
Hope on-hope ever!
Then plod along with fearless eye,
Poor son of toll and ne'er repine,
The road through barren wastes may lie,
And thorns as oft hath mine;
But there was One who came to earth,
! Star-heralded at hour of birth,
| Humble, obscure, unknown, his worth,
Whose path Was thornier far-weep never,
Hope on-hope ever!
Smyrna times., 1855-01-31

CHURCH PRoPERTY.-Mr. Price, of the Pa.
Senate has introduced bill to prevent the title
Of church property from being held by any
Bishop, Priest, or other eclesiastic, for the ben
etit Of the church. The bill gives the control
of all real and personal property to lay members
of the church, and no church is to hold lar
ger amount OF property than $4,000, without
legislative sanction. This law is intended to
prevent the property belonging to all the Ro-
man Catholic Churches. from being vested in
in the BIshop-and object which that church
has had in view tor some time, if we are cor
rectly informed.
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1tlisteIlaneous,

SINGCLAR.-It has been remarked that in the
death oi several persons in or near Cantwelrs
Bridge, within the past year or two, there was
a singular come deuce in their intentions DR..
Wallc died very suddenly, who VAS somewhat
advanced IN lie I Is true, Was engaged to be
married in d snort tine. Lr. Moore, son OF
James '. Moore, VINO Was Just entering into
manhood with the prospect OF long life, was
engaged to young lady and the hymcncal knot
was to have been tied IN a very short time, but
alas the destroyer breathed on hun and he sud-
drnly PASSED away. Isaac W oods was engaged
to be marrcd aud died suddenly, few days
previous To the arrival Of tne time fixed for the
irrirrnancc OF the wcGlug ceremony. His
uau- httr MAS engaged to be married but death
j ntrrposeO and she TOO was laid in the grave.
The last case was that % young Perry who
vas killed by the accidental discharge Of his
gun; he was also to have been married in a
snort time. Verify men proposes but God dis
pooes.-Del. Republican.
Smyrna times., 1855-01-31

V3- l.. b. Booth, convicted some time since
at Milwaukee, of aiding IN the escape bf fugi-
tive slave, has been sentenced to one months
imprisonment and fine of $1,000.
or Neal Dow, the originator of the Maine
liquor law, has presented the Legislature of his
State an act still more stringent in its prohibi-
tory provisions than the one now in force.
OF The steamer Queen City was burnt on
Tuesday night at Toronto, and sunk in shoal
water.
Oc7-A fellow with scolding wife moved in
to a swamp where the dumb ague was prevalent
his wife was efectually cured
OF There is a shop kept by an old maid in
New York, in the window ofwhich appear these
words: No reasonable offer refused" ..w
0%y- Why should perfumer be good editori
Because he is accustomed to making elegant
extracts" .... ..ssl az
OF Why is field of turnips like a tailor's
billl Because it is heed long while before it
gets spade (paid.) .... .xs.9 ar
7 or Dare to be good, though the world laugh
at you. ,...-ss aa SOS 1sy.s,
or The surest wheel of fortune is wheel
barrow. rg =, 4 s.r,I .
Smyrna times., 1855-01-31

G~~A late letter from San Francisco, saws:
4" The other day five men were about to Quit
WORK, when one OF them struck his pick heavi-
ly into the earth, for the night 1t struck
heavily against something, which proved TO be
lump worm S26,OOo They brought it to
town and embarked with it for New York
Now, IN flour this S26,OOO would have been
equal to 3OOO OF 4OOo 0arrels and would have
loaded snip; would have required horses,
steamers or railroad to bring 1t two town; whar-
YES, officers, clerks, merchants. &C."
Smyrna times., 1855-01-31

INVALUABLE REMEDIEs.-Here are few sim
pie remedies for very prevalent disorders, which
we have no hesitation in recommending as in
fallible:
For sea sickness-stay at home.
For drankenness-drink cold water.
For health--use some fthe medicine for sale
by Thomas Magens.
For accidents-keep out of danger.
To make money-advertise in the Smyrna
Times
For coughs and colds-take Cherry Pecto
raj.
To keep out of jail-psy your debts.
To be happy-subscrbe for a newspaper.
To pease-all mind your own business
To have good Conscience" pay the prin
ter"
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Potatoes,


"Is our country become 50 poor that 1t can
no longer supply its own inhabitants with food!
1t really appears to be SO this year, for great
quantities Of potatoes have recently been I'M
ported into this city from Scotland and Ireland.
A large portion of the last cargo of the steamer
Glasgow was potatoes, which after paying the
tariff yielded-we have been told-very hand
some profits to the exporters, as they sold them
for four times the price obtained in their own
markets. We have been shipping flour, wheat
and corn to Europe. and are now being par,ly
paid back in potatoes. Has this esculent be-
come SO difficult to cultivate in our country, that
we must have it sent from abroad to supply our
wants. The potato rot visited those countries
in Europe which are sending us potatoes, few
years ago, with greater severity than our own
country, but it appears that the farmers there
have devoted more attention to its cure than
ours have. This should not be so, for the potato
is a native of our continent, and we think 1t can
be raised in as great abundance, and as OF good
quality by our farmers, as by those in Europe.
This is all agricultural subject which demands
attention, and we hope these remarks will lead
many of our farmers, during the present win
ter, to adopt measures for cultivating and im-
proving more extensive potato crop next sea
e son."
The above which we find in the Scientific
il American, is pregnant with importance to the
O American farmer, and well worth his most serl
n GUS consideration If Scotch or Irish potatoes
h can be shipped to the United States and sold al
i four times the price they command at home
there is either something radically defective II
s our system OF cultivation, the soil and climate
m of Scotland and Ireland are far better adapted
,e to the growth of this important escu'ent thai
" ours. The short crop of the past season ma.
K have had something to do with present hlg
m prices, but VITA full average crop, and heav
en- surplus stock, we have rarely known pOtatoe
At to be sold at ouefourth the present high prices
10 Will some of our readers familiar with tn
e. subject forward an Observation-Disclosures
ae Progressive Farmer.
or Delicate people should stay in door
4 wbile the wind ie shifting.
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The AxNExATIOS ScHEMEs.-A Washington
correspondent writes:
am persuaded that we shall hear no more,
at this session, OF schemes for the aquj jsition of
Cuba, OF "a port in st. Domingo, and Of Il be Sand
wch Islands. These are worn out speGulations
and are as fiat as any one ofthe tandy stocks
that lately fell in your stock exchanged and like
them, are dropped from the political stock
list
Smyrna times., 1855-01-31

NAruRALIzED VOLUNTEER CoMPANEs.-A
bill has been introduced into the Senate at Har-
risburg, for disbanding all volunteer companies
where more than two-thirds of the members
are foreign born.
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FOR SALE.

Ls4z THE new HOUSE and LOT at pre-
.M s,, occunied by the subscriber.
It'll Portable Circular SAW MILL
-, T,ssive Horse STEAM ENGINE and
Doher' al - - JOSEPH M. BARR.
Smyrna, Jan. 10. 1s55'-3t
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WIN. L. BUCK, Main st., Smyrna, Del,
IL EEPS constantly on hand PLOW CAST
In INGS OF every description. He is also
prepared to manufacture, to order, all kinds CT
Castings, with neatness and dispatch.
N. B.-The highest price paid tor old Iron.
WIN. L. BUCK,
Near John NJ. Denning's Carriage Factory
Jan. II, IS5j-3m.* Smyrna, Del.
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: or Healthy and Beauty The young lady
who is unable to support riding habit should
get into walking habit
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THE SMYRNA TIM { s
is PUBLISHED EVERY


WELDNiESDAE ACGNl-N&
IN THIS TEMPERANCE HALL, SMYRNA, DEL,
BY ROBr. ID. HoFFECKER,
At 81. so per aAnum, in advance; or $500 if
not paid TIL the end of the year. No paper
will be discontinued till all arrearages are
paid.
Advertisements not exceeding one square,
censpicuously inserted one time for fifty cents,
two times for seventy-five cents, three times
for one dollars and twenty-five cents for every
subsequent insertion; longer ones in proportion.
WIN. &. CAHooS, Esq, Messrs. WILLIAM
MAGEr, and WIN. T. MANNING are authorized
10 net as Agents for tho TINES"
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GRe fMmer.
The Prosperous Farmers.

What happy fellows the farmers must be now.
Hard times Hard times! is the ncpssant cry
of the merchant, manufacturer and mechanic. |
Business is nearly prostrate-moucy at pre-
mium oI thirty per cent, and not to be had al
that, without first class coliaterals,-prInccly
firms OF hafa century's standing are tottering,
falling, and carrying distress and ruin to all
around them---giant manufactures suspendng
operatons--work>hops c,osIng-tood Of all
knd5 cXorbitantlv hIGh-thou,unds OF mechan-
cs ana H. boring men. with tens OF thousands of
hci l.ss ones GepnntcHt upon them, without
employment, and with no immediate prospect OF
securing any, and to add to the chilling gloum
OF the picture, cold, cherries winter encirclIng
us in his icy arms. When, before, have we
fallen upon such evil times!
In the midst of all this desolation and dis
tress the farmer stands the only man Inthe whole
community upon whom prosperity and success
deign 10 srnlle. While the merchant tosscs un-
easily upon his pillow, with visions Of notes due,
and nothing TO meet them, hard-heartcd credit
ors, bankruptcy and ruin floating through his
brain, the farmer with All untroubled heart scans
with an unblauched cheek. While the indus
trous mechanic, with a wife and children
wholly dependent upon his exertions, turns with
a sad heart from the workshop, where, few
months since, his skill and ingenuity had guar.
anteed HIM a comfortable support at least, anC
surveys the cherries prospect before him, no
knowing whe the next dollar to purchase tooC
and fuel Tor the he peSs ard loved ones at hom,
is to come from, the farmer turns TO his mothe
earth, as an infant to the maternal breast, know
ing that in her ample bosom abundance ma
always be found.
Such contrasts are painful, but they are in
structve. They serve toshow how strong an
steadtaSt is the man whose success in life ls Dc
pendent, not upon the fluctuations OF stocks, c
the risks and perplexitjes OF trade, but upon tn
= soil, the grateful soil, which, like an homes
t employer, pays the full value for every hour
; labor bestowed upon it. Think of these thing
: ye who are longing for the excitements of Ctt
Il life. with the hope OF realizing fortunes in
} day.
Is Hear Mr.. Holcomb on this subject.
= Il will trust to my farm, see 1t Will at lea
ST support me and mine, will even lend 1t t
O. last dollar can spare. Yes, we may trust t
ut land. The banks and the railroads, and
We scrip, may or may not pay us back, but II
ut nursing mother will fulfil all her promis
O. honor all drafts. You may draw on her at {
months for your oat crop, at nine months
your corn crop, and at twelve months for yo
wheat, and If from any great calamity, as
drouth or the 1ood, she cannot always tu
pay up on the day, she will make hAndso
instalmcnt, ask a little time, and then pay vi
the last farming, and II you have been sc
rous to her, maybe she Will make you ha
81 some present besides. ."-PrOgreSs Furn
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ga aDH GCME.

THE undersigned intends to close his busi-
ness in Smyrna on the first day of March next.
Persons Indebted to him are respectfully re-
auested to come forward and settle their ac'
counts as soon Us possible. ,,,
smyrna, Jan. TO, ls55-td.'
Smyrna times., 1855-01-31

or Delicate people should stay in doors
while the wind ie shifting.
Smyrna times., 1855-01-31

8 Quid dignum tanto feret hic promissor hiatu
Parturiunt montes, nasciter rldiculus mus"
Horace
The Trinity times., 1855-03-10
NOTICE

Is hereby given liat W :. Lowden q Co.
i intend making application at t'ie next
term Of the District Court 10 be holden ir'
the towr ~ Wrayerylle, Trinity county, on
the yecond Monday of April next. fr license
to keep toll bri1ge across Trinity River.
w $. LOWDEN * CO.
Dec 30, 1854
The Trinity times., 1855-03-10
Sheriff'S Sale.

DY virtue of an execution to me directed,
~ issued on the / 9th day of Februory, 1853,
out Of the District Court, Of the ninth Judi
ca district, in Trinity county, in an action
to iureclose a mortgage in favor of John w.
Davis and $. A. Robinson and against ID.
b. Mooney, for the sum Of sixteen hundred
dollars with interest thereon, at the rate OF
five per cent. per month, from the l4th day
July last, and accrulDg costs, | have seize
and levied upon and will expose 10 public sale
at the court house in Weavervile, in said
county, ON Saturday, March l7lh, A. D.,
1858, between the hours Of ten O'Clock A. M.
and 4 O'Clock. p. NJ, all the right, title, inter
eit aud claim Of d. Il. Mooney in and 10 the
following described property, situated in said
county, to wit:
That tract Of land containing 100 acres,
known as MONEYS Upper Ferry, with its
appurtenaDces and Improvements thereon;
bounded as follows: Beginning at a blazed
pine tree, near the cabin, about two hundred
yards north wes, Of said Nlooney'5 house, on
Trinity river, and running soulherly along
the foot Of the hill one mile, thence easlcrly
eighty rods, thence nDrtherly one mile, thence
westerly eighty rods to the place Of begin
ming.
ALSO, that tract Of land known as the
Mclarlon tract, containing ! 60 acres, bound
as follows; Beginning at . fir tree marked i.
NJ, on the east bank Of Trinity river, nearly
opposite the south eud Of the last described
tract, thence up said river bank half mile,
thence easterly, at right angles, half mile,
thence southerly to a elf Of rocks, half a
mile, thence bali a mile to the place Ol be
ginning, with improvements thereon.
ALSO, the undivided one-third Of a GER
tain ditch. md he gigh, of water theiin
known rs Mooney, Shimmins 8 FmwelI's
Ditch, namely, a ditch conducting water from
creek which emptes into Trinity river on
its east side, about half n mile above Moon
ey's Ferry, aud conveys said water from
about one mile above ha rioath ii said creek
to the nIines near faid Ferry.
NM. NJ. LOWE, Sh'f
By VIZ. l.. JACKSON, Dept.
| Weaverylle, Feb. q, 1876. st.
The Trinity times., 1855-03-10
BOTANICAL.
BLACKS KSMlTtlING.
j NO & A X Il

JN0. CARR
WOULD respectfully inform the pupl3
w that he can always be found at his Old
Stand, ON Main street, where he is always.
prepared to. execute every description q
Work in his line OF business with ofOmpineS$
and in the most skidfH monnor. Horse and
Mule Shoeing done on the shortest notice.
A large assortment of Mining Tools on hand
Thankful 10 the Pubic for their past pat
ronage he would respectfully solicit contn
uance of their favors
Weaver, Dec 9, 1854. do If
The Trinity times., 1855-03-10
HOTELS, Etc.
AUSTIN HOTEL.

HAVING opened this House in Weaver,
IL the undersigned will endeavor to accom-
modatte the travelling public and permanent
boarders with Board and Lodging equal TO
any in our town, or in Northern California.
The Bar is furnished with the best OF Ii
uors and Cigars.
W CAL anil see us.~&s
PATRICK O'kEEFE.
WcGUsruiHe. Dec. l3, 1854. die 2
The Trinity times., 1855-03-10
EXPRESSES.

ADAMS DC CO.'S
CALIFORNIA &s ATLANTIC STATES
EX u IL ESS,
EAVES the Office in Shasta daily for all
IL parts of California, and twice month for
the Atlantic States and Europe, by the Pa
ciiie mail steamship oompany's steamer.
We also forward and receive regular Ex-
presses by the Nicaragua steamers, and ships
pers by us can have their choice ms to which
route they will have their treasure, packages
or letters forwarded.
We have the most extensive Express in
this State, and in the Atlantic States our ia
clities for ttansacting Express business arc
unequalled.
Our rates are lo,uer than those offered by
any other House having the same Security.
We sell Drafts on all the principal cities
in the Union, and have msde arrangements
hy which our drafts are cashed by any Of The
Bahls in tie Western states.
We ship Gold Dust, fully insured to all
parts of the world
London, are cashed by any Of Che banks in
Europe.
Cram, Rogers & Co.
Are our agents in Weaverville, Yreka and
jacksonville. At any of their Offices our
Drafts can be obtained. Gold Dust ship
ped, or letters. and Packages, forwarded
They sell checks at par on all our principal
offices in this State. All packages forward
ed by them go through direct to destina-
ton. +. w. TRACY,
Agent at Shasta.
Shasta, Dec. 1854. d9 If
The Trinity times., 1855-03-10
GUNS4N/IW S/IOP.
NOTICE

no whom tmay concern, that tie under
1 signed will apply to the Judge Of the Oh
Judicial District, in and for the safe Of CaI-
fornIa aud county Of Trinity, on The Grst
day Of the next regular term Of said Court tc
be holden in ihe town of Wcaveryilie, com
mencing on tie second Monday Of Apu'
next, or as soon thereafter as counsel can be
heard, ior license 10 keep ferry across the
Trinity River, at lockers Ranch in said
County. JOHN HOOKER.
Weaycryillc, February 8th, lSjJ.
The Trinity times., 1855-03-10
GROCERIES, dc.
H. III OC * E Il ,

H. II 0 G * b Il,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Liquors, Wines, Provisions,
Ind Miners Tools.
Court street. opposite the Express ONCE
ALWAYS on hand good stock OF the
II choicest
Cognacs-pale and dark;
Ameri can Brandies;
Scotch Nhiskey:
Monongahela Whiskey;
Jamaica Rum;
Holland Gins.
Burgundy Port;
Old Pale Sherry Wine;
Madeira do;
Cherry Brandy.
CH1NPAGNE,S
IIaut. Sauterne Wines;
Claaret do;
Chamberton's
Brandy Fruits;
Absynth;
Kirsch Wasser;
Assorted Liquors;
Btters;
Peppermints:
Cherry Cordials;
SyrrPs, etc, etc.
PRO VISIONS:
Flour;
Bacon;
Hams;
Shoulders;
Lard;
Butter:
Cheese;
Tea;
Coffee;
Sugar;
Salt;
Candies;
Oysters;
Vermicelli;
Sweet Oil;
Kaisup.
HARD WARE:
Nails, from 6 10 40d;
Locks, Butts, Screws, Palocks;
Butcher Saws,
DO. Stecs and Knives,
Wood Saws, Knives and Forks,
Caps, Files, llatchets,
Chalk Lines, Gimblets, Corkscrews,
Augers, Tap Augers, Coffee Mills,
Shovels, Picks, Trowels,
Handled Axes; etc, etc.
DIR TGOODS
Blankets-red. blue and grey,
Flannel Shirts,
Nlarino Shirts and Drawers,
Woollen Socks,
Pocket Uandkcrchieis;
DrilIings,
Domestlcs,
Cotton Ducks,
Playing Cards,
Gloves,
Satinett Pants,
Boots and Shoes, ETC., etc.
The above goods are warranted Of the
best qualities, and will be sold at Hle most
reasonable prices for cash by
III. HOCKRR.
Weaver, Dee 9, 1854. d9 If