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ed doctrine in every age Of the church, that
no ordination was valid but that of Bishops
this doctrine has been constant guard upon
the Episcopal succession. As it was univer-
sally believed that Bishops alone could or.
dain, it was morally impossible that any per.
son could palm themselves off on the church,
and be received as Bishops who had not
been so consecrated by living Bishops. AS
well may you suppose that and others
could combine and assume and be allowed
to enjoy the vested rights of any existing
corporation. Is it not morally impossible
that any one should now be made Bishop
in the Episcopal church without Episcopal
consecrations Is there any possibility of
any one forging Holy Orders and stealing
Bishoprick by any stratagem? II is moral.
ly impossible, because it is well establish.
ed doctrine among US, that Bishop can be
made only by Bishops. Now as this doctrine
among us must necessarily prevent any one
being Bishop in our church without Epis.
copal conservation, so it must have the same
effect in every age, past as well as ours; and
consequently it as reasonable to believe. that
the succession of Bishops was not broken IN
any age since the apostles, as that it was not
broken in the American church for these last
seventy years. The same doctrine which
preserves it seventy years will as we'll pre-.
serve it eighteen hundred gears. If there.
fore, you still think the promise of Christ
has failed, beg you will show aohen, phere,
how the succession was broken. If you CAN
not do this, | claim to have established that
it is as important for Christ's disciples, "to
continue in the apostles fellowship" as in
their "doctrine." The latter they may do in
some sense by having similar doctrines, the
former they cannot do, but by being mem:
bers of the actual organization established
by them, and this actual connection can only
be maintained by an unbroken succession of
officers and members of the one organiza.
ton. PRESBYTER.
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The VALLEY .SVRvEY-AGAIN.-We
were grati6ed to learn, from Mr.. Armes,. on
Saturday last, that he is progressing with
the survey of the Valley route. He inform.
ed US that he had been experimenting among
the hills above Stephens Creek, and that he
had found shorter, cheaper and better line
than the one laid down in his report. The
experimental surveys are nearly completed;
and within week or two, we learn, there
will be meeting of the Directors to con.
slider the expediency Of proceeding farther
with the work. We yet havereason to hope
for success; and although the enterprise is
jasl now veiled in doubt and uncertainty, we
confidently believe that the project can and
will be carried out; but the work must be
done by the Valley people, for, judging from
the ineftness and utter indifference of our
Augusta friend on the subject, It's clearly IN.
ferabIe that they have abandoned all idea
Of assisting US while Charleston cannot and
will not lend aid, except for the Aiken and
Dorm line, and even that is questionable.
Iftherefore the people of Hamburg, and the
SAVANNAH Valley really desire Railroad,
they may as we'll n:.ke up their minds, at
once, to build it tht'o "lves.-Valley Pho
neer,
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from the Columbus Sentinelr 9Th inst.]
a FEW MORE OF THE SAME SORT.

WAvERLY HAIt, Harris Co., Ca, June =.
Messrs. Editors AS the Know Nothings
in this immediate section Of the country are
accusing me of acting in bad faith to their
principles, allow me to say through the col,
umns of your widely circulated paper what
caused my withdrawal. -
When this new born party first came to
LIGHT, it was claimed by Southern men to be
a Southern party in toto; and before attach;
ed myself to this new order distinctly told
those. who belonged to the order that II
their principles were not purely of South
ern character~I would not remain with them
one hour. This I have acted up to-. and
stand by it,regardless as to- consequences.
As to their principles:I have never seen
any, in fact they have got: none. !. regard
them as destitute Of sound Southern politi.
cal principles, as is the sandy deserts of
Arabia of producing cotton and corn.
As to Americans ruling America am
not, and never have: been, the least uneasy
as to foreigners getting into the, ,ascendency,
politically, in this government: They never
have controlled us and never will. :.
AS to Roman Catholicism, / dread motifs
influence. The political history Of this gov
ernmeut proves beyond the shadow .of .
doubt that the South has nothing to lose
from the Roman Catholics, but much to gain
And furthermore, Church affairs are '6eyope
the province of civil government These
sir, and many: other reasons which Fmlgh
assien, forbids me acting: with this new or
der any longer.
And IN conclusion, while they are blaming
me with acting 10 bad faith, I would hay
them not to forget the many good Wing
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DEATH FROM THE STING OF LOCUST.
We are informed, says the Athens Herald:
(Ala.) by a gentleman, whose veracity and
reliability we can vouch for, that a youth in
the adjoining county of Lawrence while out
fishing one day last week, was stung by a
Locust from the effects of which he died al.
most Instantly, He had caught several with
the intention Of using them as bait, and put
them in his: hat for safe keeping, when one
of them stung him, on the head, causing the
effect above stated. y, = it., -,
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gro wUrnau, UeIUHgTug 70 MT. l1enry T.
Williamson about seven miles from this city,
hung herself and two children on Wednes.
day last. One Of the children was about
five and the other two years old. The only
reason we have heard for the perpetration
of this double crime of murder and suicide,
was the objection of the woman, who had
formerly been house, servant, to working
on the farm. She had threatened to com.
nit suicide, but it was not supposed that she
would execute her threat. Mr.. Williamson
is reputed kind master, every way attentive
to the comfort and happiness of his slaves
The rash and misguided woman could have
received no provocation to the horrible act
Griffin Union.
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The ELECTION FRAUDS IN WASHINGTON.

The ELECTION FRAUDS IN WASHINGTON.
The Star states that some twelve Of the
persons whose votes were refused at the late
election in Washington have entered suits
against the commissioners of election, and
that one hundred and ninety.two other simi.
lar suits will be instituted in few days. 1t
is also stated in the same paper that copies
of.the opinion Of the Circuit Court (which
decided on the morning of the election that
naturalized citizens were entitled to vote)
were sent. to the several polls, by order OF
the court, for the guidance Of the commits
sioners, but, it is alleged. they were preven.
ted from reaching their destination; by the
interference of member of the successful
party, and in one instance the bearer was
made to give up the document, and thus the
commissioners were kept in ignorance of the
decision of the court.
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after. The only varieties that L have seen
are the quail, partridge, snipe, mallard, plover,
and parrie hen.
GBoiite 4pstrg.

The following lines are said by the Fredericl
,nrg Arena, to have originally appeared in the E.
.ian, q periodical started about twenty years ago
he boys of Eton College. For truh; tendern'
they are incompatible. e.
= often think each tottering form
That limps along in lfe's decline,
Once bore heart as young, as warm,
AS full of idle thoughts as mine!
And each has had its dream of joy,
His own unequalled, pure romance;
Commencing when clustering boy
First thrilled at lovely woman's glance.
And each could tell his tale of youth;
Would think its scene of love evince
More passion, more unearthly truth,
Than any tale before or since.
Yet they could tell Of tender lays
At midnight penned, in classic shades -,
). Of days more bright than modern days =
Of maids more fair than modern maids
OF whispers ina willing ear,
Of kisses on blushing cheek;
Each kiss, each whisper, far too dear,
For modern lips to give or speak.
:, OF prospects, too, untimely crossed,
OF passion sighted or betrayed
:. Of kindred spirits early lost, -.
: And buds that blossomed but to fade.
Of beaming eyes, and tresses gay,
Elastic form and noble brow,
And charms-that all have passed away,
And left them-what we see them now!
And is it ,thus-is human love
So very light and frail thing2
And youths brightest visions move
For ever on Times restless wing?
Must all the eyes. that still are bright,
And all the lips that talk Of bliss,
And all the forms so fair to sight,
Hereafter only come to this ? -
Then what are loves best visions worth,
If we at length must.los them thus?
If all we value most on earth,
Ere long must fade away from us2
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Mr.. EL1pHALEr S1uBBs.-A live Yankee
from Connecticut, intends to. exhibit at the
Museum; on June 5lh, his " Patent Back
Action Spanker,"' which being attached to a
baby of any age, watches over it like a
mothef-makes it hush. when it becomes
naughty, ,obliges Ito desist from swallow,
ing thimbles, chalk. marbles three cent pieces,
pins, or any other food unsuited to its stom.
ach; conibels it to. 60 to sleep when II
doesn't want to-, and if somewhat older, il
sees; that it keeps its hands off the sugar
bowl and jam pots; besides making it keep
it's. face clean; and all by the power of its
'" Back Action" =
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8raair1g
Tile COLPORTEUR AND TILE MAN. WITH A JUG.
| TRUE STORY.


About six years ago, colporteur Of the
American Tract Society, was travelling pn
horse back through one Of the most noun.
famous portions of Cherokee, Georgia, laden
with books for distribution and. sale. When
passing through Iasnasrow gorge lbstyeeuI
tSq 8qg tas SIZE person to pass, he met
man with a Jug. The Jug had no handle
but was held by an old greasy leathern
string tied around the neck. The colpor:
teur accosted him:
"Good morning, sir, can | sell you
book"
"No, sir, | have no money" was thereby.
where are you going. my friend, with
your jug9"
"To the still. house, sir"
"Suppose you take the money, with which
you propose to buy the whiskey, and buy
good book-aud go home without the whis..
key and read your book, and promise you
it will be far better for you.
"But, sir, have no money, and am. to
get the whskey on credit,
swell, my friend | will make another
proposition. Il will buy your jug, and give
you book for it. What do you say to
,that!"
The man with the Jug hesitated awhile,
and then replied: 81 will let you have the
Jug"
The colporteur took the jug, and gave
him copy of the Temperance Manual, and
hanging his new purchase on his arm, jour.
neyed Oh till night. when hecgave the jug to
the lady Of the house at which he spent the
night He visited several families before
mig however, carrying the Jug. WHICH was
a great matter of astonshment and wonder
to all who saw hun, and the question was
frequently asked :" What are you going to
do with that jugs"
The colporteur heard nothing more Of the
man from whom he bought the jug, until
this year during the sitting Of the Superior
Court in the county of c., six years
having elapsed. Being at Court, still en-
gagged in colportage for the Tract Society,
he was accosted by gentleman, with the
inquiry, "Do you remember trading for a
Jug several years ago in the hills'above heres'
"I do, sir" ".replied the colporteur. Yon.
DER" said the gentleman, pointing to sober
looking man, ais the man from whom you
bought it. He was at the time you mel
him drunkard-a pest to society. No"
ne is q sober man, and has been ever since
the day you took his jug away from him
He is now an orderly and consistent mem
ber Of the Methodist Church, and enjoys
religion. He is industrious aud supports, hi
family well, whereas while he owned tht
lug, he did little else than make his visits tt
the still house, and fill, and empty his jug.
J The colporteur feeling some interest, in
euired of the reformed man hoW.the chang
was so suddenly wrought on him" was
!. the tracta" "No," said he, sit was you
! determination and the interest you:seemet
f to manifest in my welfare, and besides thl
you took my jug, and that set,me thinking
> then went home and read the tract, AM
3 determined by the help Of God, [ would ne
Q YER drink another drop-and have 6ee'
g enabled to keep my promise"
9 This is plain nnvarnshed tale, an
b shows how much may be done by stron
J.. personal efforts. "Cast thy bread upon tn
v waters, forthou shalt find it after many days.
K j. w. B.:
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and Democrats who have abandoned their
anti. Republican, anti. Constitutional and and
patriotic principles. Such as Dr., T. Park,
Williams, Granbury, Clover Dr.. McGe Gehee,
and about thirty others. s, :.
In much haste, &c. :5,.ss.r. y.
A. IA. McGEHEE. X
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4 PHEASANT COUNTRY FOB A NERVOUS MAN.

A Texas correspondent Of the New York
Herald describes the domestic products OF
that favored land in glowing TERMS If the
half of his account is true,it must be pleas
ant place for nervous man, or toad is
the cause ofsa fit of " conniptions."
The cattle, however, are not the sole oc-
cupants of the prarie by any means. DroVes'
of wild horses are not unfrequent, and deer
are in countless numbers. The small brown
wolf or cayeute is quite common, and yoq.
occasionally get glimpse. Of bis large black
brother. But Texas is the paradise of'fsp-
tiles and creeping things. Rattle and moe:
casin snakes are too numerous even to shake
stick at; the bite of the former is easy
cured by drinking raw whiskey till it produ.
ces complete intoxication; but for the latter,
there is no cure. The tarantula is q pleas
ADMINISTRATION to get into aquarrel with. He
is a spider with body about the size of a
hens egg, and legs five or six inches long,
aud covered with long coarse black hair.
He lies in the cattle tracks; and if you see
him, move out ofhis path, as his bite, is abso.
lltely certain death and he never gets out of
any ones way, but can jump eight or ten
feet to inAict bis deadly bite. Then there is
the centipede, furnished with an unlimited
| number of legs, each leg Nmed with a claw,
! apd each claw inficting 4 seperate, wound.
If he walks over you at night you will
have caused to remember him for many
months to come, as the wound is ofa particu-
larly poisonous nature, add is very, difficult
to heal. The. singing lizard is lesser evil,
the sensation Of its wound being likened to
the application of red hot iron to the. per.
SON; but one is too t6ankfplto escape with
life to consider these lesser evils any great
annoyance. But the.insects! Flying, creep,
ing, jumping, running, digging, buzzing, hum.
ming, singing, they are everywhere, Ask
for cup Of water, and tie rejoinder in our
camp invariably is. viii you have it with
bug or without az Tbe horned frog is one
Of the greatest curiosities here, and is per
fectly harmless. It has npne Of the cold
slimy qualities Of his northern brother, but
is frequently made pet of Chamelons are
innumerable, darling over the pfarie in every
direction with inconcevable swiftness, ane
exercising their.peculiar faculty Of changing
their color, to correspond with the color. o
( the object under which they may be-. Th'
woods on the banks Of the bsyous are per
feetly alive with mocking birds, singing mos
} beautifully, and feathered game is abundant
and very tame, as tits scarcely ever sopgh
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: Some slandering oId bachelor says it is
much Joy when you4frst get married, but it
is more iavy after year or so. -
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Destructive FIRE IN FLoR1pA.-We
regret to learn from the Pensacola Demo.
crat the entire destruction, by fire, OF. the
Arcadia Cotton Factory" in the vicinity
of Milton, ST. Rosa county. of Messrs.
Forsyth, SIMPSON & Flyer The fire was
discovered at halfpast 2 o'clock Saturday
afternoon last, and in less than one hour the
building was totally burned to the ground.
The loss estimated at $50, ,00o-only par.
TALLY insured.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-06-20

Tom THUMB NOT MARRIED.-The New
York Evening Post has been authorised to
say that there is no truth in the story Of
Toms marriage. The lady to whom it has
been alleged be was married. is merely EN-.
ployed to attend to the wardrobe of the
!" General,", who is now on professional
tour. in New York State, with Howe's,me-
nagerie and circus.
Smyrna times., 1855-12-26
Trusses! Trusses /
C. H. NEEDLESS

60 Truss and Brace Establishment,
W.cor. Twelfth and Race sts., Philadelphia.
IMPORTER Of fine FRENCH TRUSSES. combin-
l. ing extreme hghtness, ease and durability with
ct5rrec1 construction.
Hemial ruptured patieats can be suited by remit
ting anDuns as beiDre ;-Sendng number OF lnch.r
round the hips, and stating side affected.
cJst Of Single Truss. 50, 80. 81. IS. Doubles s..
Sc, 90 and SO e-
Instructions as TO wear. and how 10 effect II cure
when possible, sent with the Truss
Aiso, for sale, in great variety, DIR. BannEIg's Iu
rroved Patent Body Brace, for the of ProIap-us
Uiefi; spinai Props and Supports. Patent Shoulder
Brces Chest Expanders and Erecior Braces. adapted
70 all with stoop Shoulders and Weak Lungs; English
Elastic Abdominal Belts. Suspensories, Syringes-
mate and female. ey- Ladies' Rooms. with lady at
tendanis Augi,55 ly
Smyrna times., 1855-12-26
DOnaId Kennedy,
No. l2U Warren Street, Ruxbury, Mass
PRICE SIuO

Wholesale Agents, New York C!1y. {. y Clckncr.
81 Barclay street {. II. Rng, 1872 BrmdMny: A. B.
" ID. Sands loo Fulton street
r. w Dyrtl * Suns. Ph!lndelphia; S :. Ilan,e.
Baltlmare, Geo. ii. keyScr, P.ttahurg
, Also, ior sale by u. OCkWOOD. and JAMES p
HOFFEC kER, Smyrna, Del; Ii. P Bnker, OI"ss,
hunh Kennedy, MIddletown; Dr. |. y sutton. -
Georges Dr. r. Worrell, Delaware ClIy. aud by all
TeSPernblr Druggists the United STATES and BRUSH
iIoNihrcS. fucIl :, 51.iy.
Smyrna times., 1855-12-26
TO THE PUBLIC.
Boot & Shoe Making.

gks J. V. TOLSON respectfully informs
FES the citizens of Smyrna. and surrounding
country, that he is prepared with the
most experienced and best workmcn to do all
work with which he may be favored, in the best
manner Having many years experience, he
fiatters himself that he can turn out as good
and neat Boot, Shoe, Cater, &c, US can be-
imported to this place. good fit guaranteed
and satisfaction given in all cases.
REPAIRING neatly done and promptly at
tended to. Call at the shop in Main street, op-
poste Mr.. Foxwells Hotel.
Smyrna times., 1855-12-26
sIARzNER3S
SPANISH MKT u II E.

NOT A PARTICLE OF MERCURY IN IT.
Let the Afflicted Read and Ponder !
An Iniallibe Remedy for ScrOula, Kings Evil Rbeu
natism. Obstinate Cuaneous Erupons, Pimples or
P,,stules ON the Face BlOlches BOIls Agne and
Fever Chronic Sore Eyes, Ring Worm or TetIer:
Scald He adj, Enlargement and Pain Of the Bones and
JOINTS, Stubborn Ulcers, Syphric Disorders. Lum-
bagO. Spinal Complaints, and all Diseases arising
from an lnjudlcious Use Of Mercury. lmPrudencc IN
Life. or Impurity Of the Blood
90 This great 0Ierauve medicine and purifier oi
Blood is now used by thousands of grateful patients
from all parts of the United States, who testify daily
to the remarkable cures pc rOrmed by the greatest OF
all medicines, " CARRIERS SPANISH NlATI RE
Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Scrutula Ernpiions on the
Skn Liver Disease, FeVers, Ulcers, old Sores, Attcr-
tions Of the Kidneys, Diseases Of the throat Female
complaints pains and aching Of the Bones and JOINS,
speedily put 10 flight by using this great and mes
timeble remedy
For all dlseases OF the Blood, nothing has vet been
found 10 compare with il. II ceamses the system OF ali
impurities gently and efficiently the lVerand
Kidneys strengthens the Digestion, gives tone To the
stomach, makes the skin clear and healthy, and re-
the Constitution enfeebled by disease DrOkcl
down by the of YOUTH to It's pristine vgor anc
strength.
For the Ladies' il is incomparably better than all the
cosmetics used. A few doses of Carriers Spanisl
Mixtuie will remove all saowness Of complexion
bring the roses mantmg TO the cheek, give elasticity
10 the step, and improve the general health IN re
markube degree, beyond all the medicines ever hear
Of.
The large number Of certificates which we have re
ceved from persons from all parts OF the United States
Is the best evidence that there no inmbug about it,
The press hute keepers magistrates, phy scians, an
public men, well known to The commit nily, all All
their testimony TO The wonderful effects Of ms Gre
Blood Purifier.
Gail on the Agent and get a Circular and Almanac
md reud the wonderful this truly greatest Of a
Medicines has performed
2 None genuine unless signed BENNETT Il BEERS
PrurpatOrs No. Pearl street, Richmond Va TO whuI
all orders for supplies and agencies must be addresse
r And for sale by D. LOCKWOOD, Snyrn,
Del, and NJ V. BOYER, Millington, Md.
Dee G. lS5I-IV
Smyrna times., 1855-12-26
VIM. t. FRY, Importer of

RICH FANCY GOODS, Toilet Articles, Portmon.
naies, Writing ami Dressing Cases. ,,abas, Canes,
ironze~ Fans, Opera Glasses, Paintings, and Papor
hiache Goods. and manufacturer OF Travelling Desks.
Dresslng Cases, and Travellers Companions always
on hsnd great variety Of rich fancy and useful ar.
Iele. suitable for Bridal Birthday, and other Pre-
seais. 2T l26 ARCH Street, opposite the Theatre,
Philadelphia [oci3.3m.
Smyrna times., 1855-12-26
BUSINESS CARD.
GEONGE ~, CUMWENS.

OFFICE on Main street, first door above the
t''''~s" Bank Of Smyrna
nEALS in all kinds Of Grain and Seeds,
~ Stocks, Bills of Exchange, Drafts, Checks,
and Specie Guano, Lime, Plaster, Brick, Wood,
&C., &c.
His Vessels ply regularly between this, and
Philadelp phia and New York, prepared to bear
any Freight at the lowest going rates.
smyrna, Marcn 81, ls55-ly.
Smyrna times., 1855-12-26
BOOT HALL, Philadelphia.

No; l64, South Second street. below Spruce,
Philadelphia opposite Loxley's Hall. Busi'
ness Square.
M HERE may bo found 27O 600 pains Of Hoo,s
the following low prices: uie' Ut
Gents Congress Gaters-Patent Ieather Co,, p,,.,.
skin and ClHh all kinds of Fancy Shoes fsn es "a
to 81 So Gents Calf, Morocco and Kin Boo,S "a ~
so Coarse lnRg md shortlegged Roofs "a ~ 81 -
Ladies French and English Lasting Caters ali coIors
81 do Buckskins and Slippers So to al cts 20
and Childrens Boos Shoes. Gailors and SI;nrara
colors BOoees, Boots and Gailers, ali nrcss all
Don't forget the Big Gun. N N"p pet nags'-
0o'A-'" JOHN CONWAY.