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Smyrna times., 1855-07-18

than has been seen in the valley for long
time.
We have had fine rains, and warm, growing
weather, and although Providence seemed to
frown upon us last year, by long continued
drought, lie is this year smiling upon us by
giving us an abundance of the good things OF
be greatful to the Great Giver Of every good
and perfect gift. VALLEY.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18

FRIGHrFUL ACCUMULATION OF MIsFOR-
rUNEs.-The widow of the late Admiral Boxer
is now suffering from a most dire accumulation
of mistortunes. The first of these was the
death from cholera of her nephew at Ba aklava.
The was followed by the decease. from the
cause, of her husband. The next intelligence
she received was TO the effect that her house
in the country had been burnt to the ground.
Scarcely hand she been made acquainted with
this fact when the failure of Messrs Strahans'
band deprived her of an amount of not less than
E30, 900; and, to crown all her misery, she
has now son before Scvastopol who it is ex-
pected cannot long survive.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18

0r In Maine the coming campaign will be
stirring. The Democrats have nominated Judge
Wells, and run up the black dag of rum. The
Wings, with Hon. Isaac Reed at their head,
are sailing under the same cOlors. With two
rum tickets in the field, they expect TO run a
better chance for defeating the temperance
ticket. But we have fev fears about the re-
suit. The temperance people Of Maine are ac-
tive and untinching. They have never wa.
vered' they will not give way now. The Port
land riot-intended to overwhelm the temper.
ance ranks-will prove dead weight for the
rum side. The result of that operation, is omi
nous of the way iii which their present PLAN
will succeed.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18

RED LION CAMP MEErING.-A camp meeting
will be held near Red Lion, for St. Georges
Circuit, in Mr.. Joseph Moore's woods, to COM
mence on Wednesday, August 9Th, and close
the following Wednesday. The locality and
grove are am9ng the most beautiful within the
country, having an abundant supply of the best
water. 1t is situated one mile and half west
of the old grounds, and within half mile OF
the New Castle and FrenchtOwn Railroad, by
which passengers can reach the ground from
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wilmington, with
the greatest venience.-Republican.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18

FOLDING MACHINE.-Davis, Talley g. Co.
have commenced the manufacture OF Hacking's
patent machine for measuring and folding all
kinds of dry goods, at their establishment at
the corner Of Front and Justison street. It is
we'll worthy the attention Of manufactures, as
it will measure and fold piece of goods fifty
yards in length in one minute, doing it accu-
rately, and more neatly than it can possibly be
dsne by hand. IL will certainly be great ad.
vantage in a large establishment, as it will do
as much as five men, and is remarkable for
economy and durability. One of these ma
chimes has been put in the factory of Messrs
Riddle g. Lawrence, on the Brandywine, at q
cost of some $3.50, and il has worked so salts
factorily that they would not dispose of il fol
$1,000 ii they could not procure another like it.
The above firm are the sole makers of thi,
machine for the aUnited States, and are now
ready to fill all orders for it. as th-y propose
going into the business extensively. Repub
| lican.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18

LARGE TaEEs.-Unti! within few years
there stood near the junction of the Seantic
River with the Connecticut, in the town of Fast
Windsor, a large sycamore GU buttonwood.--
Aher the tree had partly decayed, and a shell
wood, perhaps two inches thick on the cut sid
remained, Mr.. John Pelton found that pole
twelve feet long could be placed horizontally y
inside of the shell, making the tree more than
thirty-six feet in circumference. Another tree
measured twenty-four feet, These trees stood
near where the first English settlers 10 Con
necticut located ~
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18

MANNERS MAKE THE MAN!-In Jersey City,
Mayor Manners has, during two official years,
issued ffty-two vetoes of acts passed by the
Common Conncil. The Telegraph says it is
rumored that several more will be issued in a
few days, that the Mayor will not sanction the
resolutions licensing several grog-shops in that
city, as g Inns and Taverns," and has taken
the trouble to examine some of those "PtdceS"
licensed as inns and taverns, to see what kind
of beds those "two spare feather beds" are,
spoken of IN the several petitions signed by
the twelve reputable freeholders, also the 'pro-
vender" and stable room spoken Of
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18

FoREIGN NEws.-The steamship Arago ar
rived at New York on the 18th inst, with four
days later news from Europe. The news from
tho Crimea is unimportant. There has been
no lighting since the repulse of the Allies at
the Redan and MaakOf Towers; but both par
ties are making active preparations. Lord
Raglan, Commander-in-Ch Chief of the British for
ces died on the 25th ult., after several days
indispostion. Gen. Simpson succeeds him in
the command. Breadstuffs have slightly de
clined. w
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18

PROHIBITION IN New YoRK.-It is evident,
says the Philadelphia Sun, that, notwiihstand-
ing the fierce opposition which the Prohibitory
Law is encountering in the city, throughout
the State it is being very generally enforced.
From the rural districts and the interior towns
and cities, we have intelligence of the most
encouraging character, and even in the
Empire City, where all sorts of obstacles
are thrown in the way of the execution of
the law, there is already manifest improve
ment upon the old order of things. With the
Newark Mercury, we have never expected that
that the strongholds of rum in New York
would be beaten down in day, and we are
rather surprised than otherwise at the success
which has thus far crowned the efforts of the
friends of Prohibition. In our opinion there il
evidence enough already, that. despite the
money and influence of the liquor dealers, anC
the barriers within barriers that they hav,
erected around themselves, a law of Prohibition
CAN be enforced, and we have no question
whatever that ii tOH be, judging from presen
indications.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18

ORDERED TO KANsAs.-We learn from a let
ter written by one our townsmen, from Fort
McKavett, Texas, on the oath nlt., that the
SIX companies of rhe Second Dragons now
stationed at Fort Chadbourne, Texas, have been
ordered to take up their line of march for Fort
Reilly, in Kansas. He expressed the opinion,
however, that they will not start before the
last of August. This looks something like pre-
pairing for difficulties in Kansas. The troops
we're in good health and spirits, and eager to
meet the Indians, to chastlse them for their
wanton attacks on settlers and travellers.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18

OF In another column will be found an ad-
Vertisement of Miss II. Chamberlain's Newark
Female Seminary. Newark has long been
celebrated as place oflearning, and its schools,
both male and female, are noted for their pro-
iiciency. Miss Chamberlain is prepared to
give a thorough course of instruction, in all its
vssious branches, and parents will doubtless
find this to be a desirable place to send their
daughters. .
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18

DAscsRREoryPFs.-A rare opportunity is
now offered to the residents of Smyrna and
vicinity. 70 secure life-like and durable Like
ness. Mr.. ]. ii. Marston. who is now at the
Old Fellows Hall, has produced the finest spe-
cimens of Daguerreotypes we have Witnessed.
They appear like solid portraits, standing Out
IN bold relief Give himlour countenunce!
slETA temperance society is in course Of for
mation IN the city Of Lyons, France, founded
. ~ the English model.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18

THE MARKETs.-New wheat is selling by
the crop at $500 per bushel. The sales are
rather dull. The Oat crop,which is very heavy,
is bringing about - cts. per bushel; but the
farmers are mostly holding back in expectation
of better prices. Rye, per bushel, $l.O0.-
Potatoes, which $3.50 weeks ago sold at 81. .25
per bushel, have fallen TO 30 cts. Onions have
also fallen TO so cts. per bushel. Apples are
selling at 80 cts. per bUshel.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18

CAMP MEETING on SMYRNA CIRcuIT.--We
learn that there wall be Camp Meeting on
Smyrna Circuit, commencing about the 18th of
August. 1t will be held in the grove inmedi-
stely back of the Bethel NJ. +. Church, FIVE
miles from Smyrna and seven from Dover. The
ground lies within a few hundred yards of the
main road leading from the former to the latter
place, and is we'll suited to the purpose proposed
it being well su piled with comfortable shade
and exposed TO the breezes on every side. An
excellent stream of water, generally known at
Hams Run" passes along the Southern side
of the ground.
Being nearly midway between Smyrna ant
Dover, the camp will, no doubt, be well attend
ed.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18
@tnrral gntelligente,
Delaware College.

The annual commencement of Delaware Col
lcgc, took place on "Wednesday, the 4th lust.
On the Sunday evening previous an able and
eloquent sermon was delivered beiUre tho stu
dens by Rev. Charlton i. Lewis, Ot this city.
On Tuesday evening the annual celebration
of the AlherRan Society was held in the col
lege Oratory' and interesting addresses were
were delivered by the Rev. Epher Whitaker, Of
New York, and Rev. Joseph q. williamson, of
| New Jersey. The exercises OIL Wednesday
morning were opened with prayer by the Rev.
Prof Boswell. The oratons OF the graduating
class were highly creditable. The Latin Salu-
tatory by Mr.. George G.. Harlan, of Philadel-
phia, the Philosophical oratiOns, by Mr.. George
Bddle, of Smyrna, and the Valedlctory, by Mr..
John G. Mccullough, of Delaware, were hand
somely delivered and we'll received. Messrs.
Francis ID. Baly, John NJ. Clymer, Oscar b.
Grover, George e. Harlan, John q. McCul-
lough David L. Mustard Elias S. Reed, and
Walter +. Turner, received the degree O
Bachelor of Arts, and Messrs. George Blddle
Matthew J. Gibson, and George b. PassmOre
that of Bachelor OF Philosophy. The honord
ry degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred
on Rev Joshua n. DaHtorth, OF Virginia. Th'
: address to the Alumni was delivered on Wed
d nesday afternoon at 3a'clOck, by the Rev
J, Thomas NJ. Cam, of this city. The annlver
l.. sary of the Delta Phi Society was held at
! o'clock, p. NJ. The orator of the evening Wa
Prof w L. Boswell, who acquitted himself ac
S mlmbly, and the whole affair passed off pclC
d senty Republican.
d The SALT LAKE MoRMoNs. -Intelligcnc
d., from the colony IN the Salt Lake Wlldcrne
has been received TO The month of May. Pres
dent Young had set out for five weeks tsl
-e to the southern settlement, during which tim
|. all or ne ry all of the settlements in that r
gion will be visited, and talks held with Il
'' Indians contiguous to the route. The gras
n' hoppera were doing great damage TO the croF
l. No rain had fallen-the earth was drying up
u. aud many Of the MormOns were fearful Of fan
or inc. In one part OF the country, the gulls we
-, annlhlatng the grasshopp"rs. The ccmPanI
:" have left on missions TO the British Isles
ch the United States. Another party had start
tor San Francisco, for ;he purpose ot publI'
- ing the Book of Mormon IN the llawalan la
. gu9ge and to establish a newspaper. Thu
thousand emgrants from Liverpool were {
peccd during the present year. The ne
speaks in glowing language of the prOsPe
and the purity OF manners and morals OF
MOrmOns.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18

OF The Indiana prOhIbitOry law works well.
The press of that State speaks encouragingly
of its good effects already, in suppressing row.
dYisln, etc, etc.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18

GoDEy's LADY's BooK-GOdey, for August,
is again in advance OF all is contemporaries
The present number is one of superior attrac-
lions. The fashion plates and other embelish-
lnents are very fine.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18

(L- The Steamboat John Stevens, VIC learn,
~as entirely destroyed by fire on Tuesday night.
-She run from Philadelphia to Burlington, and
was the finest boat on the Delaware river
Loss 100000.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18

SALE OF New CORS.-We learn from the
Diamond Slate that Mr.. Andrew McCulley
has bought four hundred bushels of new corn
delivered when ripe,) from Mr.. Joseph Hous-
ton of Milford Hundred, at fifty cents per BUSH
ell Quite difference between that and pres
ent prices.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18

: 0%F The temperance men Of California hold
the political balance Of power. and the action
of the State Temperance Convention, which
was to have been held on the Goth ult, was re-
garded with desp interest by the other parties.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18

CAMP MEETING.-We learn that Camden,
Frederick, Vernon Circuit and Milford station
are to unite in holding Union camp meeting
at Pratt's branch, commencing on Friday, July
9th
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18
The Wheat CrOps.

In nearly all Of our exchanges we ac-
count OF abundant wheat crops We arc con-
fident that many of these statements are very
incorrect. mostly resulting from the want of
proper knowledge by the publishers, in regard
to the growing grain, and not unfrequently
through the interest of the Spectators, whose
object il is to make it appear that there are
heavy crops, thereby causing diminution in
the prices. This was the game which the
spectators played last year the consequence
of which was, the crop being rushed into mar
ket SO early reduced the price OF wheat to a
shipping rate, and many millions were taken
out of consumption. Hence the high price of
breadstuffs the last six or eight months. We
say, as we have previously said, that We do not
think the crop, just harvested, an extraOrdina-
rily fine one. Men who are fully capable of
Judging in the matter, say, the yield will not
average that of the last five years. The grain
is, however, of superior quality, averaging gen.
orally more than the standard weight, sixty
pounds. A gentleman writing to the Whining
ton Republican,, says, that in Pencader, Red
Lion and ST. Georges hundreds, and in Cecil
county, Md, there will not be two-thirds Of an
average. The same estimate will not be very
tar out of the way when applied TO the whole
Peninsula. Another gentleman from rich
agricultural district, says, he would be glad to
take 500 bushels tor his present crop, whilst
his average for the last twelve years has beer
over 1000 Kent and Sussex, though escaping
ihe rust, which did some injury to til. lat,
wheat in New Castle county, suffered more
we think, from the protracted drought in tn
spring. The Eastern Shore of Maryland cana
off equally as bad.
With the exception, perhaps, of the Mort
Eastern States, where there was an abundanc
OF rain in the spring, the yield will uudoubted
ly fall below an average one. A gentleman {
our town, who took tour through the wester
States, few weeks since, says, the best whe,
he saw from the time he left until he returned
was in the vicinity of Smyrna. The gre;
parade in the papers about abundant crops
undoubtedly ruse on the part of speculator
The continuation of the war in Europe and Il
shutting up of all the Russian grain ports
the Allied forces renders us a ready market
the Old World. The present prices are big
enough in all consc ience but, if there are
be greater emoluments, let the producer, al
not the speculator, reap the benefit.
Smyrna times., 1855-07-18

or The weather during the last week has
been very fine for the securing of the wheat
and grass crops, and the harvesting of pats
The wheat is nearly all stacked; a number of
persons, however, thrash it as il is hauled in
from the field, and the whirring sound of the
threshing machine may be heard in most every
direction. The crop Of timothy hay. which is
of excellent qualify. ismost or quite all secured.
The farmers are now busily harvesting oats,
which are remarkably heavy they have great
difficulty in procuring suficency of hands
the scarcity of which, Notwithstanding the in
PRODUCTION of so many "labor-saving machines, -
is apparently getting worse. In the wheat
harvest, Graders were paid from 81. 2.00 to So CO.
and binders from $l.25 to $200. The mowers
get $I.50.t Our farmers opine that the chic
cause of the difficulty in getting hands is at
tributabe TO the high wages. 1t is charac
tcristic of the negro race to live up to thei
income, and as two or three days work will en-
able them TO eciSt a week, sbout onc-half tn
time is spent in j" "lounging." Farming, it
believed was never a better business than q
present, and farmers, perhaps, were never NOR
troubled and vexed about labor.
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DELAYS are DANGEROUS-Why
u suffer with cough, cold or any disease
Of the Throat, Breast and Lungs when a
certain cure is 50 easily effected by using.
"WrsrERs HouRHouND CANDY"
This Medicine is a judicious combination
Of the best expectorants in the Materia Med.
lea. The most stubborn Coughs and Colds
yield to it readily, and it is found to give re-
lief even in confirmed cases Of Consumption
tits not merely palliative,as many articles Of
its nature, but possesses great curative quail.
tiles For sale by WIN. BOGEL Agent.
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Baton Rouge Brewery, No. 1.

Baton Rouge Brewery, No. l..
MIR. A ST.. MARTIN, thankful for for.
wi mer patronage at his old stand on
North Boulevard Street. begs leave respect
fully to inform his friends, that he is again
on hand, to supply all deman Is for PURE
malt liquors without the usual authorizations
Or.leIs from abroad solicited. ...... T.
Yeast always on hand and for sale.
nvSuch persons as have the Cards OF
the Baton Rouge Brewery No. l, posted
up, have it for sale. nov 17-y.
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M0NrAiN L BRO.

In time Of peace prepare fer war
OHAW'S Cholera Syrup Is really good
y it has been tried--yoa should have it in
you. house alwsys--in all sudden attacks
it is Indispensable you have no faith in
it, give any how 1t lesst one dose, until
you can get physician to persoos Tesid'
ing in the country, it is invaluable CONF
pared with sny other similar preparation.
Prepared and for sale by WIN. BOGEL.
Nav 3Ith i ~ " Druggist
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Make II generally Known

IVES! make II generally known, that there has
l been established In Baton Rouge, corner Of
North and Main streets, these twelve months
past. q Steam Corn Mill which Is now furnishing
fresl, ground ami pure Corn Meal Of such quality
and prices, keeping ~ mind the value Of Corn, ~
must par ticuarly recommend the enterprise to all
consumers. ".. ~. -
~ Having no agents for the sale OF Meal, Gil
persons desiring the simon pure, will confer ia
vor by sending their orders to my store opposite
Harvey House.
June Fl. JOSHUA BEAL
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ArrRAy.-A slight misunderstood.
ing and consequently difficulty. oc-
cured yesterday morning on the
Wharf boat. between Mr.. Russ, and
b. Coke. They came together in
hostile mood 70 give one other. a sur
felt Of friendly hugging, and were az
forwards separated by friends. The
matter has not gone into court. and
should not. until the boundry Question
is settled. Our politicians are ever
disposed to make buncome out of, the
north caster, and the south western
FOUNDRY question. and will quar-
rel by the hour, over Mason's u
line, which is altogether imaginary,
and as "air DRAWN" as the dagger,
that so terrified King Macbeth. Here
We have about us, q tangeable line,
marking the limits Of this city; and
the unanswered question. is; where
is it? 1t is warm weather for excite
mcnt, but the matter ought to be set
tied. Candidates should come ou'
and stand committed on this impor
taut question. ..l.
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MADAME F. MAINE Modiste de Par
wi Is informs the Ladies Of Baton Rouge
that she is now ready to make and trim
bonnets to order, at very reasonable prices:
She has large stock Of aowcrs,ribbon and
other trimmings on hand, Of the very Ia
test fashions. The ladies are invited to
call and examine them at the New Variety
Store.
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For sale.

A VERY desirable hous. for bust ~ a.!ef
IA ness, or a good residence, with all #iii
necessary out Buildings. Situated on
the corner Of america and St. Louis streets
For terms, apply on the premises. A bar
gain may be had If early application is
made. lure Colin. A. DOUSSAN
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NEW CITY MAP-The Public arc

~ respectfully informed that = new map OF the
city b In course Of preparation BY the subscriber
giving the ground plan Of each house and lot
numbered according 20 the record and drawn up
on a large scale, accompanied by a lithographic
view. Price when Hnished, mounted on canvass
with rollers will be FIVE DOLLARS.
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CREENWELL SPRINGS.
THE PROPRIETORS Of this dc

L liRhtful summer resort, on the banks Of the
river kmite. beg leave to call Public attention
to the fact, that the springs are now open, for
the rescsption Of visitors. CODveyances may be
had at Dears Livery State on Third Street, and
the ride to the springs isspver road not surpas-
sed in beauty Of scenery by any In the State.
Anril Odd 1881 I'm H.... F '-'
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Rem oval.

MRS. C HUSTON has removed her
MI Fancy Mill nary establishment from
Lafayette 10 Third street enc square be-
low the Post Office, on the same side.
may 30. MRS. c. HUESTON.
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NEW VARIETY STORE. f'
Lafayette ST., At Mrs. Hucst0n Old
- u ST A ND.
u MAINE, has tbs honor to inform
L. the ladies and gentlemen Of Baton
Rouge, that he has now on hand large
stock Of French, German and English
Fancy Goods, Ribbons, Ho.iery and a
very select assortment Of Perfumery, all Of
which will be sold at very low prices
Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully in
vited, to call and examine his stock, be-
fore purchasing elsewhere and they will
find it to their advantage to purchase Of
him. liam. 4-yl F. MAINE
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For S0 lie.

A LIKELY Negro Woman aged twenty
IA two wears. Terms liberal.
Also for hire, two able bodied Negro
Men. Apply to ...-5
april IL. T. PRENDERGAsT II Go.
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Stayle prp G0a)s !!


OD900DN OOH0.
uk JUST RECEIVED, q large and
III well assorted supply Of STABLE
DRY GOODS, which, together with the
stock Of Fancy MiLLINARY GooDs on hand
will be sold at the very lowest prices.
The Staple Dry Goods consists in part Of
Cottonades, Bleached 4 unbleached Shirt
ings, Irish Linens warranted puTe) white
and unbleache Linen Table Damask Nap
kins and Towels; Mosqueto Bars, Of every
desert ption, &c. Purchasers may rest as
s,red that oil the goods in Store, are Of the
first quality ard best manufacture none
of that doubtful class Of goods generally
bought at auction--,but goods pure biased
from the most reliable sources. Fl, ~
- ,..s O'CONOR,
Third Street-Opposite post Office.
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NEW SPRING MILLINERY.
AIRS. @. HUESTON most respectfully informs
M the Ladies, that she has just returned from
the City, with n splendid assortment Of rich
Spring Goods, consisting in part Of: .r..
SILKS or ALL DESCRIPTIONS,
BARRACKS, BONNETs, RIBBONS,
CMBROIDERlES OFALL DESCRIPTIONS,
FLOWERS, WREATIIS, LACES, 3
CORSETS, PARAsOl2, GLOVES,
"i" LACE MANTiLLAS, Black and White,
BRACELETS, DRESS TRIMMINGS,
-l. 81 p HAIR, CACTUSA GRASS SKIRTS
Together with a nne display Of Fancy Dry Goods
eli Of which will be sold At ow prices. mar. 25tf
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N Office,

7 -H1It 5NI Notice. 9nH 99't7'lj J
WEHAvE in store q large stock Of Hay,
w Corn Oats, Bran and Western Pro-
visions, to which We would respectfully
call the attention Of our Friends and Gus
TONERS. We shall be in constant receipt
Of the above articles, which will, at oil
times, be sold at the lowest rates for cash
OF its equivalent.
june Is. MONTAN b DkO.