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Smyrna times., 1855-05-02
TEMPERANCE CONVENTION

The State Temperance Convention will meet
ut ODESSA, on TUESDAY NESr. Matters most
weighty in Importance will be brought before
the Convention for its consideration, and every
man who can make it convenient, should be in
attendance. We hope Kent and Sussex will
send strong delegation-they have a large
territory, many "spirits of discomfort" and
very great interests at stake. The object of
the meeting will be far different from that of
those which have previously assembled. How
shall we proceed SO as to speedily obtain Pro.
hibitory Law? has hitherto always been the
question under consideration. This has been
accomplished, and the important question now
is, how shall we nGiatain PFohibitory Law
in the most successful manner!
There is much yet for every friend of the
cause TO do, and the man who is impressed with
the idea that there is nothing more requiring
his attention, has not considered the case.-
Liquor dealers will not desist vending intoxica-
ting liquors from mere knowledge of the fact
that there is statute against it-nothing but a
determined sOlutOn on the part of the friends
of the measure to enforce the law, will have
the desired effect.
There is a great deal of discomfort with
those whose licenses expire thisspring, because
others are permitted to sell uutil next fall
Many shops are going up on the Maryland line
to which places the thirsty Delawarians will nc
doubt resort, and added to these are number
of maddened sellers, who, like Othello, feel
their occupations gone, are making every effort
TO retain their former position that money and
bribery can accomplish. Let all those who
possibly can, be at Odessa next Tuesday, il
merely to stimulate the meeting by their pre-
sence,
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Town IMrRovEMENTs.-The spirit of i'm
provement is rapidly on the. increase in our
town. Nearly every week we notice the erec-
tion of new dwellings, Enterprise, whenever
and wherever exhibited, is ]audable, and this
evidence Of its existence in Smyrna, we hope.
is but the beginning of extensive work. For
the last yeEr, houses have been scafce--there re
not being sufficiency to satisfy the demands
made for them, and, in consequence, the rents
have risen considerably. Notwithstanding the
inconVenience-pecuniarly and otherwise-to
which the deficit on the one hand, and exorbi-
tance on the other, have subjected many fami-
lies, we can but witness, at least, one good re-
suit attending the same: many persons, hereto
fore renting, have purchased lots with view of
having houses of their own,
Capt. VIM. Denney has new double house
nearly completed on Church street. measuring
30x40 feet. John A. Cavender, builder.
Mr.. Enoch Spruance has also nearly compile
ted, on a new street in the southern part of the
town, row of four frame houses. Smith g.
Hazel, builders
Mr.. Alexander FAIRIES is also having erected
frame dwelling, 2Ix49 feet. Jacob Benning-
hove, builder.
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A Ghost in Love.

A farmer near Gateshead, England, who had
lately become a wldower, was aroused at md
night BY the loud barking of his dog. On 90
ing to it the animal displayed extreme terror.
whereupon the farmer took his gun and pro-
ceeded to an inspection. All at once he saw
II phantom, clothed in a white sheet, rise be-
hind the hedge. The farmer turned deadly pa lie
and his limbs shook with dlsmay. He, how
ever, contrved to circulate, " If you come from
God, speak; iffrom the devil vanish!" "Wretch!
| ain your deceased wife, come from the grave
to warn you not to marry Maria A., to whom
you are making love. The only woman to sue
ceed me is Henrietta B. Marry her or
prosecution and eternal torment shall be YOUR
doom! This strange address iron the goblin.
instead OF dismayng the farmer, restored his
courage. He accordingly rushed on the ghost
ly visitor, and stripping of its sheet, discover
ed the fair Henrietta B herself, looking
extremely foolish. 1t is said that the farmer,
admlring the girls trick, has had the banns
published for his marriage with her
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3t(i5ttIlmrms 9t(atttr.
The State Divided !

The " latest new" is before u.s. The rum
sellers of New York city propose to divide the
State
Put the project through, hcartics. F.nd out
the section given over and forsikcn by God,
and organize Il new government. Let all the
rumsellers III the present commonwealth, camp
down in the new diggins at once.
A State Of rumsellcrs! He'll may as well
give up the ghost for it could not stand such an
opposition. The new realm would be one of
robbery, violence and blood. 1t would be most
emphatlcally hell on earth. The runIsellers
OF the present day, all huddlcd together in one
community, and the array would beggar de-
scrlptlOn and present scene never yet equal-
ed on earth or in hell.
A State of rumsellerst Aye, turn them in
together. Give them all their accursed and
Accusing machinery. Give them the amls-
houses. Give them the jails and penlcn,iaries.
Give them the scafolds. Give them the knife
and brand. Give them the distilcries aud their
poisonous worms. Give them the hop-yardS
aud brewerles. Give them those dWartrd souls
who sell humanity for hops aud course Grains,
Give them the infamous crew Of political drna-
gogues who seek place and power over the
crushed hearts and hopes OF infancy, manhood.
and old age. Give them the Seymour's who
have bctray ed humanity into the hands of its
enemies for silver. Give them the burglars,
lbertines, gamsters, thieves, highwayman, AS
sasslns and murderers. Give them all of he'll
which they can claim as their own. And when
all the rumselers of the Cnion are within the
same borders the devils Of the common hell
might come forth and see scene more purely
: Internal than they ever before dreamed Of
We wish you much happiness, gentleman,
$ over the line" Joy go with you and your
damnable business. Your departure will be
the signal for such rejoicings as have never
yet been witnessed. Prayers will go up for
such rlddance from such scourges. You will
not need the schoo!-houses, or churches You
will not want shrine Of prayer You will
want no Christians, or Bibles, or SUNDAYS.
Aye, aye, gentlemen, pack your kegs and
casks. Take along your cards, pistols and bo-
wle-knlves, and may kind Providence forbid
that you should ever return. May you not
curse each other worse than you have cursed
detenceless women and children here.
God speed you !-Cayuga Chief.
Smyrna times., 1855-05-02
WAR PROSPECTS.

The Militia Act Just passed by the Legisla-
ture Of Canada, closes with these words:
Provided that if at the time when his act
would otherwise expire, there should happen to
be war between the United States and her Ma
lcsty, then this act shall continue in force until
the end Of the session Of the Provincial Parlia-
ment next after the proclamation OF peace"
Several of the Canadian journals, specula-
ting on the same text, think war not unlikely
in the event OF trouble between the United
States and Spain; and expatiate on the mis-
chief the allied Powers could do by sending a
fleet to cruise on the American coasts.
We do not think war at all likely. We do
not believe Mr.. Pierce has spirit enough to
provoke it. But if it came, the consequences
would be very different from those anticipated
in Canada. Great Britain and France might of
course send a fleet to capture our merchant
vessels, blockade a few seaports, lombard fort
here and there, or even land and plunder de-
fenccless villages, as Cockburn did. But here
their power Of mischief would end.
They could not land an army without GER
tainty of a similar fate to that now overtaking
the army at Scbastopol. Railroads and steam.
ers would enable us TO concentrate at any one
point SO overwhelming force that no invading
army could ever obtain anything more than a
burial ground in America.
But our power Of mischief would be mex.
haustbe. Without striking blow We could
force a revolution in both France and England
by simply stopping our supplies Of cotton and
corn. One has only to look at the figures, and
see how many of the people of Great Britain
are dependent on the cotton mills for employ
men:, and on free supply of American flour
tor cheap bread, TO measure the extent of the
misery that would be caused by the stoppage
OF either or both. The people Of Manchester
and Paisley would march OH London in a week
Over and over again the thing has been threat
ened; nothing prevented it but large supply
of American cotton and American corn. How
can it be prevented when the want of these i.
the cause of the rising ..
This country, however, it would be found
would not be so powerless in the field as for.
egners seem TO think. We know that n mar
ter of million of soldiers can be had for tn,
asking. West Point has not left us destitute O
officers aud whatever faults may be laid tc
their charge, they cannot, at all events. b,
worse than the British officers of the Crime,t
army. 1t would not be natural for the United
States to invade Europe, and no such scbem,
would be proposed; but there is Upper Canadp
only waiting convenient Opportunit, to entc,
the Union, If we are willing. One tbing !.
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certain, the mistakes which rendered SCOTS
victories at Chippewa and Bridgewater fruitess
in the last war would not be repeated.
The Canadians talk of raising 5000 militia
They will not do il. However, suppose they
do, and even that an army of 1890 men, we'll
equipped for a campaign, be marched into the
feld-what could they do New York alone
could take care of them. If the Province were
invaded General Scott would probably desire
not to cross the border with less than 10000
men, in order to save bloodshed he could have
$4,000 without any trouble. Where would the
Canadian militia and the few British regiments
in garrison be, if such an army crossed the line
We are at peace now, and these are mere
speculations. But every day it seems palmer
that the acquisitions which itseems the destiny
of this republic to make, must be made in wal
and not in peace.-N. Y. Herald.
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Court Proceedings.
WEDNESDAY,, April 25th, 1855. |
10 O'clock. A. NJ.


GENERAL SESSIONS. Justice IIarrng-
ton, Associates WOoten and Mlligan, on the
Bench.
Isaac Davis was fined $1,000 and imprisoned
for months, for an assault and battery on
George Shores. This was an aggravated case
of attempting to main the prIvy members.
Jchu3Reed Sr. and Elias Reed were fined
each SIS, aud costs, for an assault and battery
on Henry Williams. Jchu Reed, Jr. was clear
cd by the jury.
State VS.. Richard w. Cooper. Indicted for
selling liquor withoutlicense. Draper for State
Ridgcly for defendant. Verdict, guilty. Fin
ed Sl4 and costs.
State vs.. Richard w. Cooper Indicted for
selling lqor. Trial postponcd-wtness for
State not being present.
State VS.. james Pratis, free negro. Indicted
for having in his possession u gun, contrary to
the provisions of the State. Verdict, guilty.
Fined $40.
State VS.. Thomas Gibson. Indicted for as
saulting Peter L. Cooper, Deputy Sheriff. Sub
mItted to the Court. Fined So and costs.
THURSDAY, April 26th.
State VS.. Aaron Fountain. Indicted for Lar.
ccny. Jury trial. Verdict guilty. Restitu.
tion, S4,02; 10 receive twelve lashes on the
9th of May. Sentence remitted by the Gov.
| crnor.-RepOrter.
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The Work Commenced.

We are authorised by the Town Commission
ers to say, that they have purchased of Mr..
Enoch Spruance, lot Of ground, situated near
SharP's mill. in Smyrna, where any and all
persons having sidewalks to improve or pave
ments to lay, can obtain the necessary sand
and gravel, free of charge. The purchase hav-
ing been made f1r tue convenience Of the citi-
zens, and for the purpose of expediting the
improvements iu contemplation, the commits
sioners earnestly request those owning property
within the town, requiring the work above i'll
dlcated, to proceed with the same at their ear
liest convenience, that thus may be avoided any
arbitrary measure being taken in the premises
but, we are informed, that if the necessary paw
ing be not lain, and the sidewalks remain un-
improved, within reasonable time after having
been notified by them, the commissioners will
proceed to do the same, according to the provi-
sions of amendment to town charter passed by
the last Legislature.
Sander gravel for other purposes than paving
or improsing sidewalks, can also be procured
upon application to either of the town commits.
soners-for which, of course, charge will be
made. .--......
r So far as material is concerned, there is moth
ing now to hinder the paving of the entire
streets, presuming that bricks can b. obtained
as fast as needed-there being two brick-yar
in this vicinity.
r May the good work prosper! -.o T. q.
or We understand that the commissioner
intend strictly to enforce the town ordinanc,
against the racingo horses through the streets
the congrcgating OfpersOns in disorderly crowds
the boisterous and riotous conduct of boys OF
nights OF public meetings, &c. This ordinanc
has heretofore been almost nuliiv, and tn
revival of it, is the exhibition Of spirit of re
form very essential TO the good government G
our town. We would suggest that coop
provided. IN which to place disordeily charac
tiers. 4t- 8*~ -"
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An ElOpement in High Life.

An unprecedented excitement has been crea.
tad in the ncighboring village of Orange, n. J..
by the elopement OF ii married gentleman with
n young lady of great personal attractions, and
the daughter of one the richest residents ofthat
place. The gentleman who has thus absconded
has been doing business in New york, and has
left wife and child III Orange, unprotected
and uncared for. Previous to leaving he bor.
rowed of various business men sums ranging
from $500 to $1,000 in all to the amount OF
$4,000. We understand that since his resi-
dence in Orange this gentleman has made great
pretensions to pety, and has heen leader in
evening meetings. 1t is unknown whether the
elopng parties have gone to Europe or wheth-
er they are still in this country, but we learn
that both left notes avowing their determine
tion not to return.-NeWark ncrcurv.
The WORD "ITs. Through the whole OF
our authorized version of the Bible ''its " does
not once occur; the word which it now per.
forms being accomplished by ." his " or - her ~
applied as freely to nanimate things as to per-
sons. or else " thereof or "of it," Trench
remarks that {" its" occurs but three times in
all Shakespeare, and doubts whether it is in
Paradise Lost.
FOsT OFFICE DEPARTMENr.-Ground has been
broken at Washington for the enlargement of
! the building occupied by the General Post OF.
! flee of the United States The addition to be
made will cover a space as large as that occu-
pied by the present building, and the whole
when completed will fill the entire square.-
| sS3OO00O were appropriated by the last Con-
gress for this much needed Improvement.
---.~.
0F The largest clock ever constructed has
Just been finished for the new House of parlia-
mcnt, in London. The dials are twenty-five
feet in diameter; the point of the minute hand
will therefore move nearly fourteen inches every
minute, one thousand five hundred eighty four
feet every day, or about one hundred and twelve
miles in year.
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o. The Cambridge Chronicle appeared on
Wednesday for the last time. The Office has
been sold to Reuben S. Tall. who next week,
will start Know Nothing paper, called the
"American Eagle"
Smyrna times., 1855-05-02

OETThe New York Euening Mirror of Fri
day says ~
Bishop Hughes is out with more letters
He denies that Catholics, as such, have ever
aken part in the politics of the country, and
denies that he has ever been political asso.
ciate of Senator Seward. He says he has no
great objection TO see the Know Nothings come
into power, because when they once get power
into their hands he does not believe they would
administer livery differently from either of the
other political parties. This is the substance
of letter in reply to the Albany Rigfster.---
He also pitches again into Senator Erastus
Brooks. and fancies he has got the gentleman
in "tight place." AN
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An lrEM.-In the Superior Curt of this
county. this Spring. says the Reporter, there
was not one jury trial, although there were
some forty Gases ruled for hearing. They
were all either settled, compromised, continu-
ed or referred. The Railroad cases were con
tinued to the next term
Smyrna times., 1855-05-02

AccDENr.-On Monday evening, a small
boy, the son of Mr.. Charles Hayden, of this
place, whilst playing with another boy was
tripped by rope and thrown upon his shoulder,
thereby breaking his cOllar-bone. Dr. Daley
is treating the case.
Smyrna times., 1855-05-02

6TThe eclipse come oiflast night according
to programme. 1t was the object of many ga
zcrs, until half past ten, when Luna became
abashcd and veiled her face with clouds.
Smyrna times., 1855-05-02
Magazines.

069@ Putnam's Magazine for May, is at hand,
and is filled with excellent articles. Among
the best are the "Last Words of Geology
" The Danes of Virginia. "The Turks two
Hundred Years Ago, &c. Dix g. Edwards,
publishers, New York. Terms $500
Of Household Words has also reached us,
and as usual is filled with numerous articles
written in the best style.
Harper's for May, cannot fail to attract unu-
sual attention from the number of interesting
articles, and many illustrations which it con-
tains. "Sketches in Brazil" "The Lion and
his Kind" "Darien Exploring Expedition, -
"The House of Orleans, &c, stands prominent
among its contents.
Smyrna times., 1855-05-02

o. David Newman, who died lately in Gran
vile county, N. e., was cabin boy of Paul Jones
cannonier for Rogers ut Tunis, an actor in
the scenes at Trlpoll, and at Sandy Fork cor.
poral in the Philadelphia regiment.
Smyrna times., 1855-05-02

0~F British subjects are now called bv the
London Times d" Citizensof England"
Smyrna times., 1855-05-02

0TA youth will peruse a newspaper with
delight when they will read nothing else.
Smyrna times., 1855-05-02

o. No Associate Judge has yet been ap-
pointed for this county. The Editor of the Re
porter says that he has not permitted an ap-
pointnent to be made, on account of his obiec-
tion TO persons named for the office!
Why don't you fix on some one Mr.. Repor-
ter, and tell the Governor who the man shall
be, so that he can confirm the appointment
1t is time the vacancy was flied.
Smyrna times., 1855-05-02

LAYING IN LIQUoR.-The Tribune says since
the passage of the Prohibitory Law, it has been
asserted almost daily, that citizens were lay
ing in immense quantities of liquor, and that
prices were rapidly advancing under this un-
precedented demand. On Saturday, after a
great flourish of trumpets, one of the most ex-
tensive grocery firms in the city, undertook to
sell off a large stock of the best liquor at auc-
ton; but instead of Il great demand and high
prices, they found literally no demand at all and
prices so far below actual cost that they were
compelled to withdraw the greater portion of
the catalogue rather than literally give away
what they hoped to make a handsome profit
upon. This does not look much as if every
family were laying in large supplies against
the anticipated dry season.
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Executors Sale of Land.
JOHN SINCI.AIR,s
Atty for PetIlIoner.

0N Thursday. The first day of March, next. at
" the door of the court house in w Woodsfield,
Monroe county. State of Ohio, at 2 O'Clock. P. NJ.
said day by virtue OF order from the Probate
Court OF said county. the undersigned, as the Ex-
ecutor of David B. Patton, deceased, will sell at
public auction. the fnilowIng described tract of
land situate on the Ohio river abo, q aud near the
town of Sardis, in Monroe county, Ohio, being
the property of the late David B. Patton, to witt
One hundred and ninety frs acres Of
Land, more or less, lying and beng in Sections
81 and 33 and frsctipHal Section 26, in Township
one, and Range three, and more partiuIarly des-
cIibed as fellows: Beginning at tie north west
corner of lands owned or occupied by William D.
Haveiy the section line, at a stake witnessed
by sycamore Is inches in diameter, bearing N.
$3.50 w. 80 links, also sycamore Is inches diam.
eler S 1870 T.. 6S links; thence south with the
line between Haveiy aud Paitun 34S psrches to a
stone, marked with cross, on the section line
between section u and frac ctioual section 26. and
thence continuing the same course through frac.
tipEal section &c to the Ohio river; thence DOWN
the said rIver. with the meantleriugs therepf 95
loI. more less, 10 the corner of lands formerly
| owned by Moses NJ. Maling. now deceased. TO a
stone marked NJ. thence norti, with the line of
SAID Markings i 20 rods to the north east Cor
! ucr OF said Markings farm, the section line;
iheice east with the north line OF sections II and
S3, ninety rods to the place of beginning.
! About i25 acres of said premises are under cul.
ty ation about 81 acres of which is river botton,.
| There are two young orchards OF .hnce fruit on
! snid premises with other Improvements.
| Terms of sale: One-tIn.d in hand and the resi-
due i'll five equal annual payments. with interest.
The deferred payments to be secured to the salts
fac ton of the undersigned.
JAMES NESBlTT.
| Executor of d. b Patton, decd.
| January "a, 1853.
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STATE OF ONO, MONROE COUNTY

STATE Of oulo, IuONftoE SOCNA 4
John Muhlemann. Administrator
of john U. Reuser, deceased. Probate Court
Us:
Elizabeth Reuser, and others, & Petition to sell
Christian Reuser of the countyi
J Of Bern, in the Republic of Lands.
Switzerland.
FNHE Defendanls in the above are hereby
i notified and informed, that on the 9th day OF
February, 1856, said Administrator filed his Pc
titiop in the Probate Court of Monroe county,
Ohio, the object and prayer of which petition is
March, A. ID. 1853, for the assignment OF the
dover Of Elizabeth Reuser, the widow OF SAID
J Jahn u. Renser, deceased, in and for the sale OF
the following real estate OF which the said John
NJ. Reuser died se;zed,) or SO much thereof as
maybe necessary to pay the debts OF sad decedent
to wit: The north west quarter OF the south east
quarter of section tw elve jI2,) township two g
Iange four (4,) containing thirty-flve acres-Aiso
the south east quarter of the north west quarter
% section twelve (l2.) township TWO CD range
fnur q } containing forty acres aud four hun
dredths of an acIe-A!so the south west quarter
of the north east quarter dissection twelve (i2,)
townshp two (2,l range four } containing forty
and four huntlredths of acre-Also the
norlh part of the north east quarter Of the south
west quar- ter of section twelve (t2,) township two
(3) range four (4 containing four acres, all lying
and being in Monroe county, Ohin.
JOHN MUHLEMANN. Admir-
of the estate of John U. Reuser, decd.
BY JoEi. +. Ran DoLpH,
Feb II. 1854. Atty for Petitioner.
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Feb IA. So 60 Niou Com. Pleas

BE ASTER COMMISSIONERS SALE. BY
Is ~ virtue of mandate to me directed from the
Court Of Common Pleas OF Monroe county, Ohio,
in the case of james Paden's Administrators
against James Witten. will be offered for sale, at
public auction, at the door of the courthouse in
said county,
Tuesday. the 20th day IF March, 1855.
between the hours of 10 O'Clock m, and O'Clock
p m, of said day, the folio owing described tract OF
land, situate in the County aforesaid, to wit:
Beginning un the bank of the Ohio river at a
stake. corner between RobertGrier and the said
James Wttet. running north with the line be-
tween the farms aforesaid 10 the section cnrner;
thence south easterly course on the line between
Peter Witten and the said James Witten TO a
stake on the bank of the Ohio river on the upper
part OF the said James Wltten's orchard; thence
south with the Ohio river 10 the place of begin
ming, containing one hundred aud fifteen acre:i
section eighteen, township one. and range fous.
1-M WIN OKEY, Mas Com. :
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