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Smyrna times., 1855-07-25
Submarine Telegraph Gable.

The cable manufactured by Kuper g. Co..
of London, is about one inch and a half in di.
ameter, and contains six communicating con-
per wlres-copper Of all metals having the
greatest capacity for conducting the electric
current. The method for constructing it il as
follows:
In the first ace each communicating wire
is regularly and perfectly Insulated in gutta
percha, making it when thus covered about
one quarter of an inch in diameter; the six in
sulated wires are then placed in circular fuTm
around tarred hempen cord, and the spaces
between them filed up with layers of the same
material; after which strands, likewise of tar
red hemp, are bound firmly around the whole,
and afterwards strong iron wres of about the
same diameter as the communicating wires
when insulated are wound spiraly around. and
the cable Is completed. The reason of the use
OF tar ls that it gives durability, as tar in con.
nectlon with iron has been found to act as :,
great prescrvatlve, to the cable when INNER.
sed IN salt water. 1t is cable of the above
description which the Transatlantic Subma-
r'ne Telegraph Company propose to lay down
Ia bring the eastern aud the western continents
into telegraphc intercourse.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25
Governor Reeder's Message.

hensas, Monday, July l6, ls55.-Goverp-
or Keeder'S Message to the Legislature of Kan.
sas is published He contends for the right OF
the people TO settle their own affairs. unntiu-
enced by other States says the Territoriag
Legislature may act Oh the question of slave
ry toa limited and partial extent. and temuo-
rarhy regulate it in the Territory; shows what
laws are now in force; directs attention TO I.
definition yf the boundaries of Counties and
Districts, and the ialifcation Of voters; re-
coinmends stringent Liquor Law on account
OF the Indians; thinks that only light tax is
required; contends that pre-emptions NAV be
taxed; recommends the immediate establish.
ment Of seat Of Government, and announces
that the population of the Territory is 1888 fe
males and >. 1873 males.
The Legislature fixed OH Shawnee Mission
as the temporary seat of Government. Thu.
Governor vetoed the same, when the LegiSla.
ture passed it over the veto and adjourned to
meet at Shawnee Mission.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25
Communication.
Correspondence Of the Smyrna Times.
LEIPsIc, July %, 1855.

LErPsIc, July %, 1855.
Mr., Editor There has been an unusual
excitement in our place for some days past on
account OF the arrest Of very drunken and
dlsorderly negro, Washington Green, for VIC.
latlon of section 9Th of the act for the suppress
sion of intemperance, which saith, if any per-
son be found intoxicated in any public place;
or disturbing the peace and quiet, he shallupon
convection pay fine Of not less than SO, nor
more than $50, besides costs.
Complaint against this negro was made be-
fore one our Justices of the Pence, by his (the
negro's) wife, and others, who had suffered his
abuse, but 40 prompt action was taken in the
premises, and lie remained "scot-free," until
one OF our Comstables, by undaunted energy
ana determination, succeeded in arresting and
delivering over t. the proper officer the said
Green, whilst III ii drunken fit, notwlthstandinp
his bold resistance and expressed aversion Ia
the contrary
| While IN the Justices office, man named
Charles Pcnewel--who by the bv. loves the
"crlttur " most prodigiously, advised the fellow
to run off, as the Squire did not want him
when he took his word and sloped. Thus
Mr.. Editor, this negro escaped the penalty OF
the law in this case, although he has been
arrested and fined since upon similar charge
Why this ?--f it is not to intimdate the eff.
Ger making the arrest. If this be their object
the opponents OF Prohibition will find them
selves mistaken in the man.
We would advise those interested. thai
Charles Penewell may, in time, be well attend.
ed to. 1t is said that he has been drunk and
tumblIng about our streets recently, and tina
there are persons who have the day and date
thereof duly recordta
Now, Mr. Editor, | am as much opposed tc
dolhg negro or any other person injustice az
any man-and as ii has been stated by on. ofhi.
friends that the above negro has not had ius-
tIce done him in this matter, it is found thai
our opinions, touching the case, perfectly agree
Were justice me'ed out to him, he would sufft.,
the penalty of his each and every violation oI
law. With reference to the friend" alluded
to, would remark that there is strong suspl
cion in ;hlt direction on some occasions, trust
ing that timely hint may prove as - healing
balm to guilty soul"
We have a eoody number in this place who
say, the laws must be enforced, and they will
be, too--so sure as they have the strong rock
OF Justice as their basis
ONE IN FAVOR or PRoHIRIrIox
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25

THE TEMPERANCE HARVEST HoME.--The
Harvest Home, We learn, was quite well atter-
ded, asi the occasion ono Of great enjoyment.
Being the time Of the general Oat Harvest ma.
ny were prevented from attending; and those
who lived at distance found the weather too
.sultry for such long drive. We regret, as
We were unable to get there, that some one has
not furnished US with report Of the days pro-
ccedings The first speech was made by Rev.
WIN. Hirons, Of Frederick, who was followed
: M Elijah Crouch, of Dover. and Mr.. John
Downham. of Ha5lettvile. The speech Of the
day Was made by N. B. Smithers, ESQ.,, of
Dover. The closing speech was made by Mr..
Is chard Clements. Of Indiana.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25

GT gentle'nun Of scientific attainments
recently passed through the village ofSank
hapids, Minnesota, Oh his way by the route OF
Governor Stevens railroad survey to Fort Uni
!. on, on the Upper Missouri river, u distance OF
Heven hunered miles, all Of which he designed
TO traverse solitary and alone, taking no sup
plies with him, and relying solely upon his gun
and his skill as hunter for the means of SUBJ
slstence ON his journey. He travels on foot,
drawing in a small hand cart his meager OUT
tit, consisting ofa gun unammunition, blank books,
pen, ink, paper and scientific instruments. In
this manner he proposes to acquaint himself
thoroughly with the topography of the country,
It's climate, SOIL geological characteristics, etc.
making complete examination as he proceeds
aud transferring the results Of his observations
to his blank books
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25
WILMINGTON
Boot and Shoe ManuCactorv

tlaVlng been constantly engaged in Manuf.c.
| turing Boots and Shoes in this city for the last
hVe years-It is needless to speak of the patron.
age received during that time-and being con-
Stantly solicited by many of the Shoe Dealers
OF the surrounding country Ia extend our mann
'actuF'ns' SO as to supply them with goods of
our make nearer home IN Small or Iar,rp l,ts
with Stout or Light Work, with small or large
sizes, &c. as they may wish ior :-.riIh Prizes
= anything, iOwer than those Of IhilndcInbi0.
J"r me Sdme KIND Of cork is our basis. II
VIII be borne IN mind that Wilmington is the
producer oil the best of shoe materials. such as
morocco, Sole Leather, Calf-Skins. &c: land
being well supplied. at all times. with the hast
OF workmen and binders, which is the urnunL.
WORK OF our undertaking, We are now preuarnJ
10 supply all those who come in our route. mud
lne trade OF tins State, well as on the borders
OF Maryl ard Pennsylvania, with Boots and
Shoes OF every description.
De II remembered, that Wilmington, AZ the
iase Falr held IN Philadelphia, took tho prem-
um for producing the best Moroccos. over thai
noted city for this article and several times has
wilmington took NEEDLES for producing Tho
best American CalfSkns and Sole Leather
~hlch make 1t naturally u boot and shoe lnanu-
Iaeturln9 city. The Eastern manufacturers
win tut lew exceptions, come here and take
on our moroccos, sole feathers and cslcskins
manufacture boots and shoes of these articl,s
at nome and then return them to our markets,
10 be disposed of at a price necessarily hipLer
than that for which our own people could make
and sell them. The saving of the transporta-
tlOn OF these goods to and from the Eastern
cities, to our retail dealers. will be considera.
Bile item.
Our line of route will be-Red Lion. s,
Georges, Cantwells Bridge, the Trap, Middle.
town. Blackbrd, SMYRNA, Leipsic. Dovrr
Camden Canterbury, Frederick, Miliord, ,GeOrre.
town, Head OF Sas-atras, Norwich, MidJIr,nwn
Buck, Glasgow and Newark.
we Will keep gentleman constantly to at
lend TO orders, seeing goods made up and dc.
lVered as per order, and will vsi, the above
nalhed y places from every one to three weeks. as
inc business will require.
Our goods, as regard prices, cannot be sur
passed Shoes, large or small sizes, will bc
nraIshed at the same prices. In all cases our
goods are warranted.
{. FLANIGEN.
Wilmington June 81, 1855.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25

New YonK PoLrTIcs.--Partes are as plenty
as blackbcrries, and platforms as numerous as
blades of grass. The Wing and Republican
State Central Compjttees, have each issued a
seperate CALL Tor State Convention of,hc par
ties they respectively represent--to be held at
syracuse at noon on the 18th day of Septem.
Der next The Soft Shell or Administration
Democrats hold theirs on the Goth of August,
and the Hard Shells theirs on the 9Th of Sen.
tembor. In addition to these, they will un.
douhtedly have State Convention ofthes Tenn
perance party, and one of the Free Democracy
together with State Council of the Know
Noih'ngs' to say nothing of the Radical Aboli-
toOtstS, the Know Something's and the Choc.
taws. lftho State, therefore, should be una.
Ole to form government next fall. it is not
likely to be from any lack of candidates.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25


CURIoUs PHENoMENoN-SUnpEN RISE OF
WArER.-The Buffalo Democracy chronicles
the occurrance ofu phenomenon, similar to that
which occurred i'll Seneca and Cayuga Lakes,
q few weeks since. On Monday [9tbl after
noon, about one o'clock, the water in Buffalo
hsrbor began TO rise, and continued to do 30 un-
al 1t reached height of some four feet above
the ordinary level. The Democracy adds
"it remained at this point an hour, perhaps
and then gradually subsidized to it's former level
The sailors say that this phenomenon indicates
the prevalence of severe gale at the head of
the lake, probably an unusually heavy one
W. understand that the telegraph wires run.
ning in that direction are all reported down,
though there may be no connection between
the two facts. Since writing the above, we
learn by telegraph from the West, that ter
rife storm has been raging there, doing exten.
sive damage, and causing serious loss, and il
is also feared, destruction oflife. e..
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25

6T We have received from T. B. Paterson,
No. lO2 Chestnut ST., Philadelphia, a new Book
entitled Fresh Fruits and Vegetables all the
Year at Summer Prices, and how to obtain
them" In this manual Is given a clear state
ment ofthe way in which ripe fruits and vege-
tables are preserved by hermetical sealing. with
plain and particular directions for using Ar
thurs Patent SelfSealing Can." an article
now coming into use, AID which, by its smpi-
city and perfect adaptation to the end proposed,
is desderatim to every housusekeeper. Per.
sons wishing to understand the valuable art OF
putting up all kinds of fruit tOkeep throughou
ihesear, should send on and get this manual.
Price l2l cts.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25

TESTING a LAw.-Several friends ofthe Pro.
hIbtory law have addressed letter to the
President of the New York Liquor Dealers
Society" proposing to meet them fairly in the
Courts, and requesting them to furnish testi.
mony' sufficient 10 enable them jointly to car
ry the following points on their merits and in
SEPARATE suits. through the various forms 70
the Court Of last resort, with the least possi.
bic delay: ~''
l. The right of the State to prohibit the Ii.
quor traffic.
=; The constitutionali'y of such parts of the
ProhloItory law as authorize the search and
seizure.
.. Whether the law allows the sale of i'm
ported liquor by others than importers, or in
other than the original packages, except by
those licensed under the act.
!. Whether trials for misdemeanor under the
law are confined to the Court of Sessions
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25

or Since our last issue we have been SUBJ
iect to the greatest ups and downs IN the wealth
81 department. Wednesday, Thursday aud
Friday, Of last week, were willing days. Sat
urday and Sunday the thermometer |" fell" and
the weather was uncomfortably cold.
It has. however, become temperate again,
and the vegetation is shooting fright up
Every thing looks in thrifty condition, and
the Agriculturists are wearing the most cheer
fll smiles
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25
News from the Great West.

DePIorable Condition of Utah-- Threatened
Famine.--lts most prominent feature is the pre-
sent melancholy condition of that land of pro-
mise, Utah. which is still attracting thousa nds
of fanatics from all parts of the globe. Not
only do discomfort and dssension ureyail
amongst the Saints themselves, but the whole
Territory is threatened by one of those terrible
visitations. which, like the plaques of Egypt,
seem Intended by Providence 10 redeem it's sim
tul population from the errors of their vsys.-
Whilst thousands are yearning to escape from
the Mormon system, famine seems to be adj
vancing upon the Territory with giant strides.
In the Southern settlements, the whole of the
wheat crop, which had looked SO promising, has
been devoured by grashoppers; and towards
the North the same result is apprehended.-
These insects were gushing out of the earth bv
shoals, and it required only little warm wea.
Their to hasten their growth and to ensure the
entire destruction of the crop. In view of the
fact that wheat forms the PRINCIPAL dependonce
OF the people of the territory, the greatest
alarm prevails as to their prospects for the mex,
Winter. Even now provisions are much higher
IN price than they ever were before, whilst i'm
migration unfortunately continues on the in
crease. The news of Judge Kinney's appoint
ment as Governor Of the State had not beer
received when the last accounts left. Hi
nomination was. however, very generally anti
ciPated from letter which had been received
to that effect from President Pierce.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25

6T- The following poem was handed to ns,
for publication, with no little assurance and d
deal OF pomposity. We insert this invaluable
gem y, per6atinl, ct Hterati,n, in order to
swell the category of poetical curiosities, and
these who fail to admire the author as " one
whole" self-coHceited literary genius, are cer-
taInly Incapable of Judging the merits of some
modern "poeticul" aspirants.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25

CONCEALED WEAPoNs.-An English officer
visiting the cemetery Of Russian church at
Kertsch, was greatly surprised to find a mum.
Der ofnew graves. As no ono had been killed
and as no epidemic malady prevailed in the
town. he conceived suspicious, and had the
graves opened. He found in them not fewer
than ffty magnificent brass guns, quite new,
and great quantity of projectiles and gun
powder
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25

DEoDoRIzE YOUR SINKs.--As tho warm weatb.
er mas now fully set in, it is of the fret impor.
lance that drains and sinks should be constants
~ cleansed and kept free from offensive odors.
Among the least expensive and most efica-
ceous decdorizing substances, Copperas Cor sui.
phate ofiron) Is the most available. Half n
pound Of this substance dissolved in a bucket Of
hot water, and thrown into sink or drain once
a week, win prevent all disagreesblc smelf
rom theu,-and ssye.a doelor's bill!
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25

'kFNARKApLE Freak OF NGrcnR4 The brig
Isabella, from Iiumaeoa, p. r., arrived at New
York, had on board horse, full grown, and
having but three legs--two bind and one fore
leg--there being no appearance of a joint or
place fer the other leg, The breast is very
snail. He is remarkably active, and manages
10 get along at respectable gait.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25

regulara rattling tOrnudo--against the South
and the Union. Let it come. The sooner.
perhaps, the better. 1t will serve, at least, to
wake up the people.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25
BY -. (NAME wIrHHELp.)


Beauty, like summer roses, soon f,ids
Industry will slowly ware away.
Ugliness it will sorrowiully degrade.
While Lazyness forever stay.
Riches, like birds, fly away,
Leves you overwhelm IN sorrow,
Perhaps you are wealthey to-day,
But, alas! you may L9 poor tomorrow.
Reader, if you wish to marry
A belle or beauty, TOO AZ thar.
You need not longer Tarry,
Expecting something rich and fat.
If industry you should prcfere,
With it yon must be content,
Tho ugliness has possession Of him or her,
You can al your leashur repent.
But do not marry forpaltry wealth,
If you would be happy;
For sorrow will be surly felt
Ere you are called Ma or Papa.
We'ill annalzc the whole
Beauty and Lazyness frequently combind,
Industry and ugliness as ono whole,
Wealth, Beauty and Industry seldom entwint
But Love and Virtue, better than all.
Wealth, Beauty and Industry combinded.
BE shure to git a sheer, tho small,
Of Love and vir,ue--and YOU'LL live kind.
Smyrna, July 10, 1856.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25

lIoUoRs IN PoND.-The Treasury Depart
ment gives notice that all wines and distilled
spirits transported IN bond from one port TO an.
other IN the United States, are required to be
branded and sealed; and it is directed that III
scgarS So transported must be encased and sca l.
eu before delivered from store, in the same
manner provided tor when passing through the
United States to Canada or Mexico.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25

HoEoR TO NEBR1sKA.--The Legislature of
ssehraska bias passed law prohibiting the sale
os manufacesfe of Intoxicating liquors to be
used as beverage, which went into effect III
i'fs' Of april The NebrasEian says that there
e not an establishment IN the Territory where
''skoxicasing liquor is sold,
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25

ARMS IN PRUssIA.-The Prussian govern
pment is looking well to its arms. Orders hav.
been given to convert soon as possible. 2sO..
600 weapons OF the Old system into MIME rifles.
As soon as this is accomplished, 60O,O others
are to be altered after the same fashion. A
mechanic IN Zelle has taken contract, bind.
ing hmSeltto deliver 10000 riAe-sights with
IN wear,
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25

HOUSEHOLD .WoRDs.-Tha August number
OF this periodical contains large amount of en-.
tertaining and instructive reading. Besidesits
distinguished Editor, Charles Dickens, whose
name gives warrant to its character, a large
and able stafof contributors is regularly en-.
gagged upon it, comprising many of the most
popuor writer's in England 1t is published
by Dix d. Edwards, No. 10, Park Place, N. Y,
at 80 per annum,
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25

observation-disclosures, by accounts from
the large manufactures in various srctions of
The country, that the business of building loco.
motives is IN full revival and large numbers of
these machines are being bull. A firm in
Patterson. N. j., have. we are informed 81 or
ders ahead for locomotives, somc of which are
OF the largest quality and greatest power.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25

Tho subscriber would respectfully announce
to the citizens Of Smyrna, and vicinity, that he
Is prepared to accommodate them with the
choicest Ice Cream of the various havors.
EDWARD WARD.
Smyrna, June 13, 80.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25

The KoH-I-NooR EcLTPsED.-A new diamond
found by negress in Brazil, and called the
"Star of the SOUTH has reached England. and
is producing sensation. 1t weighs two hum
dred and fifty and a half carats, and will pro-
ably loose halfits weight in cutting. The Koh.
moor now that it is finally cut, weighs one
hundred and twenty-five carats.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25

" John Bennett keeper of the Hotel at
Benefits Pier, in this County, was robbed last
night OF $500. Suspicion has been directed to
a certain party, whose name, tor the present.
we deem 1t proper to withhold
Joseph +. Comegys, ESD, has thrashed Il lot
OF wheat OF the White Tuscany variety, raised
on lot OF 8 20-I0O acres, which, after clean
i"g' measured 1876 bushels, or 42ia bushels per
acre, and weighed 81 pounds to the bushel-
Reporter.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25

ENFORCING A LIQUOR LAw.-The Boston
Telegraph says that Patrick Kelley, a grocer
OF Lowell, was last year convicted, under seven
complaints, for violation OF the liquor law, and
gau" bonds IN $1,000 not to sell again for
year. lie was, however, convicted Of violation
at the present session, and paid up the lina and
costs, wereupOn Attorney Train caused the
bond to be- sued in $l4,0OO, and officer Shed
attached the stock in trade of Kelley.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25
Dawn PAUL BRowN. of pbasdsI,

DAVID PAUL BRowN, of PHILADELPHIA. is q bor,
to becomean author. He has in press n hooL
entitled "The Forum or Forty Years Eli
Practice at the Bar" The PhiIadelnh;s ~,
qu'rer says: Something rich and racv' n,ay
be expected 1t will contain sketches n',,' 10y
dotes, and reviews Of men and matters connnc,-
ed with the profession of the law. Mr Rro,vn
mas been 10 active practice in this city for many
years mas long been regarded as one ofthe most
brilliant aud captivating spea kers, and mas had
opportunities OF collecting together an immense
law and the lawyers. " ''e
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25
POeticul FaCks.

Write" expressly for the Smyrna Timc,
Smyrna times., 1855-07-25
ICE CREAM

Wilmington,June ~. 1888.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-16
IMPORTANT FOREIGN NEWS.

Another change has taken place in the British
Cabinet. Discussions in regard to the manner in
which the war is conducted is the cause Of it
1t is confidently reported tina. Lord Raglan has
resigned. and that Lord Lucan had been recalled
1t las been officially announced that on the
18th of February. the Russians, 40 600 strong .,
with 70 guns, attacked the Turks at Eupatoria
The battle lasted four hours and the Russians had
to retire, leaving upon the field fully 1000 killed
and wounded Affairs before Sevastopol remain
unchanged
Great Riots have taken place in London and
Liverpool in consequence of the distress which
prevails among the working classes. The weather
has been extremely severe.
Strong hopes are expressed that peace may be
secured at the Vienna conference, which is to be
held in few days-yet all Europe seems to be
preparing for war.
The Emperor of the French talks of going in
person to the seat of war
1t is reported that Russia has declared war
against Sardiyina.
At tie battle between the Russians and Turks.
before Eupator;a the force of the Russians are
said to have exceeded the Turks by 5000 men.
TIE city Of Catania. in Italy, has been nearly
destroyed by an earthquake.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-16

LIsERIAS CANDIDATE Fog THE PREsIDRscF.-
E ]. Roye. colored gentleman, and formerly
barber in Terrc Hsute, in this State, IS candl-
date for the Presidency OF Liberia lie was
nominated by Wing National Convenaon.-
Since lie has been in Africa, he has been mem
Der Of the Legislature, aud Speaker Of The house
of Representatives. He was, at that time me
editor OF leading newspaper.
In acceptance OF the nomination, Mr. hose
says:
Il is but justice myself. to add that the prom
inent position l now hold candidate be,oEe
the people, has not been sought. but refused N
favor Of some other. The acceptance mas 10
been prompted BY either the pay or the honor @
the Presidency. but for the hope OF betteTins the
CONDITION Of the people Withou. such hope
would no. allow rny TO be used As canai
date.
For in this all the honor lies. Ny opPoslnof
70 the object Of those who oppose the best inter
ests OF the people shall nor under any eiFcuns'an
ces be discontinued.
Yours, very respectfully.
z J. ROVE.