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Smyrna times., 1855-01-17
Heglslatibe Qroteeaings.
PNU0KK DENGS
OF THE -'+- ..e"r-'
DELAWARE GISLATU RE
[Condensed from the Gazette and Reporter ]
The two Houses of the Legislature assem-
bled on Tuesday morning.
SENATE.

The two Houses of the Legislature assem-
bled on Tuesday morning.
SENATE.
TUESDAY, Jan. 8, 10 o'clock, A. M.
Mr. Ponder introduced bill for extending
the time for recording Of deeds.
On motion of Mr.. Blggs, a committee was
appointed on so much of the Governors Mes
sage as relates to the attachment laws.
On motion of Mr.. Armstrong. committee
was appointed on SO much of the Governors
Message, as relates to execution process.
MIR. Prettyman, Clerk of House, being ad-
mitted, informed the Senate that the House had
adopted, and requested the concurrence of the
Senate, in joint resolution to convene the two
Houses, for the purpose of opening and publish
| ing the returns OF the votes cast for the candi-
dates for Governor. Which said resolution, in
the afternoon, was cOncurred in by the Senate,
and returned to the House.
On motion of Mr.. Hazard, so much of the
Governors Message as relates to the entering
of judgments, mortgages, was referred to a
committee Of three.
Adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10.
} Mr.. Dupont moved that committee of three
be appointed on so much of the Governor s
message as relates to the Delaware Railroad
which motion prevailed, and Messrs. Dupont,
Harrington and Pusey were appointed said
committee.
After transactng some other business of lit.
tie interest, the Senators repaired to the cham
Der of the House of Representatives, to wit
Z ness the opening of the election returns fol
Governor.
n The result being given, as in the House pro
ceedings of this date, the Senators returned 4
their chamber.
The Senate adjourned.
THURSDAY, Jan. IL.
The committee to whom was referred tha
portion of the Attachment Law, reported tina
is they deemed it nexpedient to legislate upo
a the subject. The report was adopted
Mr. Dupont presented a petition praying 70
, a law to prevent the catching or vending of sal
Il water terrapns between the first day OF Marc
and the first day of October. Referred.
Mr.. Prettyman, clerk of the House, bein
ID admitted, presented for concurrence bill troI
the House entitled, an act to aid the erectiO
of Monument commemorative of the Declt
et ration of American Independence.
The committee on the petition of James
n, Wallace, trustee of Eliza Ann Gordy, reporte
- bill, which was read.
&c On motion of Mr.. Armstrong, the bill to r.
I'd peal the act concerning the sales of real estat
e, by sherlfis on execution process, was read
n third time and passed the Senate.
Mr.. Hazard, from the committee on SO muC
," of the Governors message as relates to Il
is' entering of judgments and mortgages ask'
to that the committee be discharged from any fu
e. ther consideration of the subject. Which r
n. quest was granted.
The Senate then adjourned.
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The CRYsTAL |

The CRYSTAL PALAcE.-The Crystal Palace
IN New York, according to the New York Tri.
dane, is now paying expenses. 1t is in charge
ot Mr.. Breevort, who has been invoice clerk
from the iirst, aud acting superintendent, not
w'thSlandlng another man received Sll a day
Tor that service. The force of his assista nts
has been reduced from two hundred to two. 1t
is said to be still well filled with articles, aud
is visited daily by many visiters.
Smyrna times., 1855-01-17

Nh SouLE.-The New York Herald announ.
ces that Mr. Soule has resigned his position as
Minister 10 Spain, and will speedily return TO
United States with felings of hostility towards
the administration, and determined to lay all
the facts before the country.
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.0 Many persona are now anxiously exami.
ming the "seat of war" Fubbs says he found
1t last summer without map. The discovery
was made by sitting down upon yellow wasp's
nest in a hay field. ~ '"'I =
Smyrna times., 1855-01-17

RAILROAD MEErING.-In to-day's issue, our
readers will see the proceedings of the Rail.
road meeting, which was attended by the citi-
zens almost en- mGsse. Much enthusiasm pre-
vailed, and determination was manifested by
all to have the read if possible. Such road
will prove great benefit to our town. We
will refer 70 it next week.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TuesnAv Ian q


DR.. Elligood offered a joint resolution con-
vening the two Houses in the Hall of the House
of Representatives, on Tuesday next, for the
purpose of examining the returns of the elec-
ton for Governor. Adopted.
Mr.. Wilson presented the account of A.
Poulson, for printing, amounting to $293. Re-
terrcd to the committee on Claims.
Mr.. Wilson also presented the memorial of
the Bank of Wilmington and Brandywine,
praying the renewal of their charter, with leave
to increase their capital forty thousand dollars.
Referred to committee on Banks.
Mr.. Woodall offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That the use of The Hall of the
House Of Representatives be granted to the
ladies of Dover, on the evening of the 18th of
January, for the purpose of holding a Fair
Adopted.
On nmotion of Mr.. Woodall, the committee on
Banks was increased to five members. The
committee on Banks are Messrs. Wilson, Spru-
ance, Prettyman, Woodall and Mckee.
Mr.. Henry presented petition, signed by
James Candy and one hundred other citizens OF
Wilmington, praying the enactment of law to
prevent the manufacture and sale of intoxlca-
ting liquors. Read and referred to Messrs.
Henry, Groves, Shipley, Powell and Tomlin-
son.
Mr.. Wilson presented the petition of ]. NJ.
Lee, President of the Female Bible Society,
for an act of incorporation.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson, the bill TO vacate
part of Tenth street, in Wilmington, and the
bill to vacate Dock street, in same city, were
read a second time.
On motion of Mr.. Woodall, five hundred
copies were ordered to be printed of so much OF
the Governors Message as relates to the dispO-
sition of the real estate OF persons dying intes-
tate.
Mr.. Moore moved that the standing commit
tee on Petitions praying the enactment of a
Prohibitory Liquor Law. be increased to seven.
Which motion was lost, by yeas and nays as
follows: Yeas-Messrs Draper, Grove, Henry,
Mckee, Moore, Wilson, and Mr. Speaker--7.
Nays-Messrs. Burton. Cullen, Elligood, Pret-
lyman, Richards, ShipIey, Sheppard, Smith,
Tomlinson, NAPLES and Woodall--l2
Mr.. Elligood gave notice that on tomorrow
he would introduce a bill for the benefit of the
State Of Delaware.
Mr.. Laws, clerk of the Senate, having been
admitted, informed the House that the Senate
had concurred in the joint resolution for conve-
ming the two Houses of the Legislature, in the
Hall of the House of Representatives, on Tues
day. ...........
Adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10.
Mr.. Wilson asked and on motion obtained
leave to introduce bill entitled, an act to cede
to the United States, the jurisdiction over GER
tain pieces Of land there mentioned. Read.
Mr.. Wilson also asked and obtained leave to
introduce bill concerning the salaries OF GER
tain officers Of the State Of Delaware, which,
| ON motion, was read. '*'' % '''-'s @-' vac
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e[ One tree in California, made I4,OOO
ieet Of elearstuf: There are trees growing
that would make 100000 feet--enough to fur.
nish all tho materials for two houses 80 feet
square, two stories high. - :. N. g. =
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The SEVEN P0oR TRAvELLERs.-Dckens
last Christmas Story is received. 1t is one of
Dickens very best. ], A. Dix. publisher, II
Spruce street, New York.
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The Annual Meeting of the

KENT Co. MUTUAL INSURANCE COM
PANY, was held at the office of the President,
on Monday, January LIST, 1855.
The financial condition Of the Company was
submitted to the Stockholders showing
Cash on hand, after deducting cur
rent expenses of ;he year, s 5.061. .26
Reliable Deoosit Notes, 22.577 al
Other Securities, 3.6yI.67
Smyrna times., 1855-01-17

3 VI, WnL III. Williams, who was recently
arrested Tor robbing the post-ofice at Milford,
Del, wns convicted on the 9th Instant. at New
Caslie' and sentenced TO tour years lmprison-
inenl ia jabi .sge 10 .eBJ4 gses.s - HHWl
LID s-aanL.f a iLaanrn MI . EnaLlna ~.
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D I e D,

On the l1th inst, Mr.. Thomas Purse, of
Duck Creek Hundred, about so years of age.
In this place, on abe 14th inst, Mr. Archi-
bald Hutchison, in the "a year of his age.
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Capital subject 10 meet losses,
S3l.330.64


The Company has sustained no loss by FIRE
Tor the two preceding years Just ended. ---aa-'a
A resolution was passed by the Board, max
ing all policies heretofore issued expire on the
first Monday of every January, at l2 NJ, and
requesting such public buildings that are in-
sured by the Company, to have lightning rods
placed upon them.
The following constitute the officers Of the
Company for the current year:
President, DIR. S. NJ. Eisler, Smyrna.
Treasurer. James Cowgirl, Dover.
Secretary, George b. Dickson, Dover.
Board Of DirectOrS.-Dr. 5. NJ. Fisler. G.
w. Cummins, Jas r. Clements, VIM. Denney.
James Stats, Thomas B. Bradford, y. M. Har-
rington, James Cowgirl, George b. Dickson.
Surveyors heretofore acting for the Company
are continued, also, ThOs. Dcakyne, of Tho.
roughtare Neck, and Marion Green, of Ken
ton, are appointed and are authorized agents of
the Company to make surveys, &c. :. ~
~ B-Several good travelling agents want
ed to act for the Company through Sussex and
hent counties. None need apply but respun-
slble and competent men who will obey instruc-
tions. GEO. r. DICKSON --
NJ Jan. II 1855 3m. ....
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PROPERTY :
FOR SALE OHS EXCHANGE.

'HE subscriber having HOUSE and BUILDING
a LOT, situated in Wilmington. 10 the Nslns of
$1,000. would exchange the for House and Last
IN smyrna or for Land adJaeen, thereto Or would self
the same upon advantageous terms. 7 hah .nS -
Persons fishing InlOT will apply 10 this oilics
orIohN q " .hft"e AMOS BhlNr0N,0N 't0'f
A. the Machlle Shop Of BoMnan, Elliott a. CO.
Jan. 3, 1854. '-"@' '' SMYRNA Del
,sto !tssa q a,v S3ss ls aSG a'S1' ~ ~
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\ Reported for the Snyrna Times.
RAIL ROAD M EE TIN G..

AT a stated meeting Of the citizens of the
Town of Smyrna, and its vicinity, held at the
Hotel of Tilghman Foxwell, on Monday even
ing, Jan, 18th, at u o'clock. for the purpose
of considering the expediency of memoriaiizing
the present Legislature to grant charter with
the privilege of constructing a railroad from
Smyrna, or some point west of said town, to
the waters of the Delaware. Capt. WuLIAx
DESNEY was unanimously elected Chairman, and |
WIZ. CUMsINs Secretary. 4....,.I
| The chairman then stated the object of the
meeting, as published in handbill form; when,
On motion of Mr. james l.. Bewley, the
chairman appointed committee Of three. viz
James l.. Bewley, Dan'l Cummins and VIM.
Temple, to prepare business for the meeting.
After having retired short time, said CON-
mittee reported the following Preamble and
Resolutions:
WHEREAS, The advantage of railroad from
Smyrna, or some poins west thereof to deep
water navigation, to be derived by all classes
of our citizens, renders it the interest and duty
of every citizen to aid such a measure to the
, extent of his ability, and thus increase our
facilities for trade and intercourse
Resotued, That memorial be prepared and
> laid before the General Assembly, asking an
act of Incorporation for company to be called
The Duck CREEK RAILROAD COMPANY" with
all powers and privileges necessary, but not in.
consistent with the Constitution and Laws o.
this State, and that the capital of said company
shall not be less than two hundred and fifty
, thousand dollars.
=, - RESOLVED, That Isaac Shorts, Jas D. WiIds
i" :, Daniel Cummins, John Mustard, VIM. Templ
and Enoch Spruance, be committee to prepar
" and present memorial to the General Assem-
:. bly,, and procure the passage of an acceptabl
act of incorporation for the Duck Creek Raj
- road Company"
After some discussion and amendments, tn
n. above preamble and resolutions were unan
,o- mousy adopted.
lot On motion, a petition to the Legislature W,
,ut read and passed around for subscribers.
Tot On motion of Mr.. Jerman, it was
en- RESOLVED, That the proceedings of this NEE
for ing be published in the Smyrna and Dow
ter newspapers.
it On motion of Enoch Spruance, the charm,
Ick was authorised to call a meeting of the su
scribers whenever he may deem it necessary.
And, on motion of D. Lockwood, Esq, t
tul meeting then adjourned.
ne' VIM COMMINs, Sec'y.
0r Some of our most prominent citze
~ took an active part in the proceedings, a
-. with "Young America" feeling most ali
49, and eloquently discussed the vast importance
-: this contemplated railroad.
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FOR SALE.

s THE new HOUSE and LOT at pre-
"a I,,a sent occupied by the subscriber. :, o'
naA A Portable Circular SAW MILL
Also. Twelve Horse STEAM ENGINE and
Boiler; all in good running order. ..
.. JOSEPH NJ. BARR.
Smyrna, Jan. 10, ls55.-9t & % '7emssa1f''
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l r 0 M

-H< EB &A-J 80 e ~ M @sA- m
WIN. L. BUCK, Main St., Smyrna, Del,
Il EEPS constantly on hand PLOW CAST
an lNGS of every description. He is also
prepared to manufacture, to order, all kinds OF
Castings, with neatness and dispatch.
n. B.-The highest price paid for old Iron.
WM. l.. BUCK,
Near John NJ. Denning's Carriage Factory,
Jan. IL, l6JJ-3m.* Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1855-01-17

OF The following is an extract from the
report of the Directors of the Delaware Rail-
road:
"The position of the Delaware Railroad,
then is just this. With everything secured to
finish it but the present means of grading the
lower and easiest sections, and laying track -
with the ties to large extent got and delivered
and the iron ready with eight-tenths of the
cost of the road raised on the individual sub
scriptions of small portion of our citizens, and
the halting. ng.next-generation-pa ying subscription
of the State; and chiefly by the confidence and
guaranty of the upper railroad sustaining oul
credit; with all interests, public and private
demanding speedy completion of the road.
Smyrna times., 1855-01-17

SEnAsropoI---The western section of the
town, newly laid off into lots, has received the
significant name of Sebastopol, or Sebastopol
City,. 1t promises to become place of some
importance, and. from its elevated position. it
doubtless viii soon be looking down upon the
topn, From its easiness of access aud advan-
tageoss situation, it is expected that the castles
win, ma short time. be rising high ia the air.
Another important thing is, the inhabitants are
all to be spotless white. The city is laid off
into thirty-three sections, with streets running
between. Persons wishing to locate within the
bounds of "Sebastopol," had better march
thither with haste, in "dOuble-quick time"-as
the commanding positions are being occupied
Smyrna times., 1855-01-17
JONES & Co.
NJ A r R IE d,

Dec, o..
Smyrna times., 1855-01-17

W Some of our most prominent citizens
took an active part in the proceedings, ant
with "Young America" feeling most ably
and eloquently discussed the vast importance {
this contemplated railroad.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-11

FRIGHTFuL AccIDENT.-On Monday last
while Il. NJ. Cushing was driving his wagon on.
Of the wheels come off. He was thrown from the
wagon, anI become entaneled in he reips, and ia
thai condition VAS dEeadluly kicked and brus.
ed, His lower jaw-bone was badly broken, his
teeth were knocked Out. his face and head much
bruised and cut. and his hands and arm also cut
When exricalel from the position in which he
was y ing, his feet " ere tied up in the rens, and
one Of the wheels of the wagon was on his arm
He walked 10 the residence Of Mr.. VIM. Perrin
near which the accident occurred, and whilst
there, isospt surgical aid was rendered by DIS
MeGill and Dcnashe. There were four little
children in the wagon at the time, none Of whom
were injured.
Mr. C. although his face is RON much brus.
ed auj disfsurcd, is doing remarkably well.
considering Toe dangerous character OF his
wound.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-11
Remedy for Dysaa,efx

Mr.. Editor | nope that through the col
umns ofyour valuable paper you will max,
known the following almost infallible re.
cpe for during dysentery, which prevail.
to such an alarming extent throughout tbs
city a! this time. Take one table spoon.
ful OF table salt, aud two of vinegar: pop,
upon it half pint of water, (hot or cold
will answer, only drink cold, J take a
wineslass full every hall hour, or. if the
stomach is nauseated every hour. For a
child the quantity should be a teaspoonfn
OF salt and one Of vinegar IN teacuprul O
sater. Let none doubt the efficacy of thi,
remedy on account of its simplicity.
know by experience, and five years prac.
tice in my own as we'll as in other lami.
lies. could mention numerous instances
| will name one. Five years ago, wher
the disease prevailed so fatally here, a 1t
tie daughter of mine was taken and wss
very i'll. Having never known anything
about this disease, sent for physician
he attended faithfully fer five DAYS, g. the
child was 10 better, nor the disease abated
At this time an aged relative was taker
with it, and remembering ,he recipe, she
immediately took dose and was instant
ly relieved. then tried the remedy or
my little girl, and in quarter Of ar your
She was relieved Of that agonizing pain
which always attends this complaint, and
was well in few days. All the other chil,
dren had it and used no other remedy.-
1t does not suddenly check the disease,
but carries it of in the form a gentle qua.
saliye.- Washington sar.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-11
Eydroohol,ia.

1t is said that il every in stance where
person is bitten by mad dog, small pus
tulei make their appearance sooner or late
on the underside Of the tongue, but gener
ally IN tiom six to nine days. These pas,
tnles must be opened with sharp pointed
instrument, as they are two tough TO breai,
OF themselves, and the natter must be
discharged and spit out, or it will be reap.
soFbed, which feabsorption is said to cause
the paroxysms termed hydrophobia. The
above is the substance OF communication
which appeared in the New Orleans
iropic some years since, from the pen of IA
Southern physician, who says:
'In 1852 was called to visit a negro
woman who had been bitten by mad dog
and by pursuing the treatment here laid
down, | was successful in curing her,
This course is the same that was recom-
mended by Prol. Marochitti, in 1920, and
proved effectual, and my first intimatlon
Of this mode was from an English maya.
zine published forty years age, containing
a communication from gentleman recent
y returned from Tartary, where mad dogs
are common, and this method OF treatment
usual aud successful .
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-11
a strange Oversight. !. !.

From the London papers received by
the steamer Asia, we learn that by some
extraordinary mistake or oversight of Mr..
Gladstone when he prepared the REVISION
of the English tafltiin 1853, great num-
Der OF important articles, such as tobacco,
tea, sugar, timber and wine, were real,
exempted from duty, by beng omitted III
certain schedules, referred to the act
There was no intention of course, 70 make
these articles free, and the thing was done
in the hurry OF legislative business. II thi,
be SO, the duties On these articles will be
recoverable. The London News says:
"To some extent the mischief has been
remedied by the act Of the present session
which imposes specified duties on tee,
coffee and sugar; but tins does not give va
lidiiy to the customs collected from TIE 9Th
OF August, 1854, to the 21st OF A pril, 1855,
when the last act came into operation, and
wine, tobacco aud timber still remain sub
ject TO the provisions or non provisions oil
the tariff of 1854. 1t is said that the gov
eminent have consulted the law officers oil
the Crown-with what precise result we
do not know; bu! there is doubtless, suiii-
cient anxiety to save former colleague
from the humiliation which would follow
any attempt to rectiiy the error by res,ro--
speetive legislation.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-11
lLese~ from Hon. john Uinor DOTS. Of Ivirginta /,
RICHMOND July 9th, ISL

Messrs. VA. s. Beers d Co., Geats.--Consdcra~
lions ofduty to the afflicted alone proml me to send
You this voluntary testimonial to the great value OF
bic disease, Serofula,
Without being disposed or deenlinc it necessary 10
go into the particulars Of the case say that the
astonishing results that have been produced by the
use of that medicine on member Of my own fami-
", and under my own observation and snpcrnteu-
dence, after the skill Of the best physicians had
been exhausted and all theusual remedies had failed
fully Justify me in recommending its use to all who
mas bo suffering from that dreadful malady.
do not mean to say that it is adapted TO all con
stutions that it will afford the relief in all
cases for, of course, know nothing about that
bet from what have seen of the effects, would
not hesitate to ii, in any and every OF sero.
fula, with persons for whom felt an interest, or
over whom | could exercise influence or control.
Respectfully yours, JN0. N. B0TTS.
July q, lS55.-tiil LIST Sept.