davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

ALMOST FIRE.-On Sunday afternoon
last, the chimney Of the house occupied by Mr.
Wlndell, on Main street, in this town, caught
'hre, but was sOou exGngulshed. A half
found that the roof was or FIRE, which was not
arrested without great exerton of a number of
our citizens, and the exhaustion Of one or two
pumps. Had the discovery been made few
moments later, the result would have been dis
astrous, as the wind was blowing brlskly at the
time.
Persons cannot be toe careful about their
chimnies Many fires and great losses of pro-
perty are OccasiOned By carelessleSs about clean
ing chimnies
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
TUPSOAN Ian 3O
Adjourned.


On motion Of Mr.. Henry, further time was
given TO the committee on the Prohlbltury
Liquor Law, in which to make report.
Mr.. Mckee presented the renonstrance of
ITO citizens of Red Lion and st. Georges hun
dreds, against any alteration in the bounds of
said hundreds. Read and referred
On motion of Mr.. EllIgOOd, an act appoint
ing trustees for Il certain church therein named
was taken up for cOnsd.r ration and amended
the House.
Mr.. Cullen presented petition from the State
Librarian Of the State Of Mississippi, praying
an interchange of books. Referred.
Mr.. Pepper reported an act to incorporate
the Farmers Corn Trade company, OF Sussex
county. Read. This company is to build
wharves On BroadkIll creek-to build and own
vessels, &C., to facilitate the transportation Of
grain and other products1
MIR. Mckee, from the committee on the petit
ton to give preference te laborers' claims on
execution process, reported adversely to the
prayers of the petitioners, and the committee
were discharged.
Mr.. Woodall presented the petition of sundry
citizens, asking that the State be re-dstricted
into SchoCl u stric,s. Referred to Mr. Woodal.
The following bills were read third time
and passed:
An act to regulate the erection of wharves
in the city of Wilmington;
An act supplementary to the act entitled, an
an act to incorporate the Marlborough and
Lewes railroad company.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

FOREIGN NEws.-The steamship Africa has
arrived at Halifax with Liverpool dates to the
2Oth, one week later than previous news, The
reported previous decline in breadstuffs had
been overcome, and at the close of the market
on the last day flour showed an advance of Cd.
There had been no improvement in trade at
Manchester. The war news is entirely unim-
portant At Sabastopol the condition of affairs
remain unchanged, and nothing of note had oc-
Cured. The negotiations with Russia were
still pending4 but nothing certain was known
respecting them.
The Sandman troops for the Crimea, $4,000
strong, are two leave in February. The Russi-
ans who invaded the Dobrubscha did not stay
there. but after doing all the damage they could
recrossed the river.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

The UsURY LAws.-The dealers in Phila.
delpha are making an effort to have the usury
laws, restricting the interest on money 10 six
per cent, repealed. This effort is made about
once year, and ls always in proportion to the
pressure OF the money market We doubt
much if money would be more plenty than il
is now, if legal interest We're twenty per cent.
And many evils would grow out oft. Mr..
Price of Phlra, has introduced bill which al
lows eight per cent. All these projects for
benetiIttIng capital receive but little favor from
the country. Money is not mere article of
merchandise to be sold to the highest bidder.
The repeal of the usury laws would put every
farmer and mechanic in Chester county, who
has money borrowed. under the harrow. He
would be entirely at the mercy of the capitalist:
every dollar on loan might be suddenly called
IN, and to prevent the necessity Of payment
the borrower wound be compelled to advance
the rate Ot interest from to 10 per cent. This
would be the inevitable result. What farmer
can afford to pay 10 or Is per cent? None.-
lie would be ruined. Such rates of interest
are only paid by the speculator and merchant
men who make large profits and heavy loss
es--men liable to the sudden expansions and
contractIons Of the money market, which they
no more control than the winds aud the wares
men who with heavy bank deposits one day are
forced to borrow at 20 per cent. the next. men
who rlsque every thing upon a single venture
and who i've in a state OF constant excitement
not much different from that of the gambler
whose fortune is staked upon the hazard of the
die. To repeal the usury laws would put the
borrower in the country entirely at the mercy
OF the heartless spsculator and money chan
gers OF Philadelphia Village Record.
THE Army bill has passed the Senate, and is
to be sanctioned by the House Representatives.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

0T A surgical operation was performed by
DR.. Chas. D. Green, of Philadelphia, on Miss
for the removal OF poypi in the nose. The
operation was patiently horne by the sufferer,
which lasted over All hour, and was one of the
most bloody and painful kind, from the great
difficulty of getting hold Of the tuinors. because
Of their high and unusual situation. Nineteen
OF these polypi $50 called from their oysterlike
aPpearance) were removed by this and previ-
Gus operation.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

ANOTHER FRAcAs CAUSED BY RUM.-On
Wednesday last two men living in the western
part of Appoquinimlnk hundred, named VIM.
Hldly and Robert Cuiey, while on a drunken
spree. determined to show their pugilistic pow
ers by engaging in a fight, but HIS courage c
vanishing in the "heat OF battle," he drew a
dirk knife, and with it inflicted severe, though
not fatal wound upon his sntagOniSt. Were
fhe cause removed, these bloody deeds would
cease.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07
SENATE.
THURSDAY, Jan. 81.

THURSDAY, Jan. 81.
Messrs. Biggs and Pusey wee appointed
committee, on the part of the SENATE, in ac-
cordance with joint resolution to inquire into
the expediency OF increasing the present num-
Der OF Senators and Representatives,.
The Secretary OF State, having been admit
ted, presented communication from Go vernon
Causey relating to the State Treasurer and
Auditor of Accounts.
After the reading of sundry bills which had
passed the House, and concurring therein, tn
Senate adjourned.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

CONSUMPTION AND SPLITTING BLooD.-See
the certificate of MIR. Turner II. Ramsey, for
many years proprietor ct the Farmers Hotel,
Fredericksburg, Va, and late of the City IIo-
tel, Richmond Va.
DIR John Minge, of the city of Richmond
though regular physician, and OF course op-
posed to what he called quack medicines, was
obliged to say that It's good effects in the case
of Mr.. Ramsey, were wonderful indeed.
lie had been given upby several physicians !;
had tried most ofthe qNuck medicines, and was
on the verge of despair, as well as the grave
when he tried Carter's Spanish Mixture.
We refer the public TO his full and lengthy
certlhctae around the bottle, stating his cure.
See advertisement
0L5'Am iniallIble remedy for Bile, Jaundice,
and Liver Complaints, Holloway's Pills.-Ex-
tract ofH letter from Jane Jenkins, Of Apalach-
cOla, Florida, to Professor Holloway" suf-
fered for seven months from jaundice and bile,
arising from very disordered state of the liver
during this time, although tried many reme-
dies | obtained no reliet to my suffering. AT
length, purchased a quantity Of your Pills,
and after using five boxes, was perfectly cur
ed, and with confidence recommend them to
others who are thus afflicted"
(Signed) JANE JENKINS.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

PROHIBIroRY LIoUOR LAw-We announced
in our last number, that a Prohibtory LIQUOR
Law had passed the Assembly by very dcci-
ded vote, our members both voting for it. We
"re not very confident of its passage in the Sen.
ate, but are not without strong hopes that it
wall receive the sanction of that body. They
must be satisfied that there is SO strong de-
termination on the part of the people TO have
such law, that it will be imposs BILE long to re-
sst 1t, and that the proposition to take the sense
Of the people by direct vote is so fair and rea-
sonable, that it ought to be agreed TO- Two
years since this law received IN the assembly
but eight votes, last year twenty-five, and now
it received thirty-lve. The Senate is not so
easily changed in its character but they ought
to see, that sooner or later the same change
which has already taken place in the Assem-.
bly, must reIolutonlze the Senate also.-West
Jersey Pioneer.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07
SENATE.

TUESDAY, Jan. 80
The following bills were read third time
and passed.
An act to incorporate the Nautilus Pearl
Fishing company;
Anact to amend section of chapter 8 of the
Revised Code.
Mr.. Hazard, from the committee on so much
of the Governors message as relates to that
subject, reported "an act TO repeal chapter So
of the Revised Statutes of the State OF Della
ware concerning the real estate of Intestates.
and to restore the law in regard to the same, as
it heretofore existed IN the State," which was
read.
Adjourned.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07
EQUALITY TO ALA,
UNIFORMITY OF PRICES!,
NEW FEATURE IN BUSINESS!
Everyone his own SaIesmuu.
JONES & CO.,

OF TIE CRESCENT ONE PRICE
. Z y = Z ! 81 = S q g Re
No. 2O0 Market street, above 9th, shilade s!4i4.
>3Q addIiIon to h tlng the largest niusI vull-,.i
"a ahd ia.hI"natlt stock ni ClOhIhg -, t;,,l,. :,
delpla, IHaGe expressly Tor reIaIl sul.,, hu\,.
cons iuHird every his avn si lesIunIi Ly hnIlx
marked IN fe"rts each article. the very ism~sil
ifr II can ir sold or 50 they cannot pOsIbly Ssry
al must huy alike.
The g""iN are all veil slOnged and prepaEtd al i.
pains taken ~Ii the making that all ru, my
with The inli aNSnrance Oi getting good ILar
VcrN lowest prIrr.
Also. a nr.e stock of PIE, G0ods on hapd II the
latest si les al best qualities. whCh I be IHS,ls m
order Ih' I">' fashionable and besI maunsE, - psx
cent below credit y-rrS.
R-ncIn,'e the Rf.SCENr, in Market aLoys 6th
No. 2UJ
JONES Il. Co.
Dee. q. ISj4-Iy.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

A PLANK RoAD.-The citizens of Newark
and vicinity are agitating the subject of build
ing Plank Road from the Railroad Depot to
that town Petitions have been sent 70 the
Legislature for the incorporation of company
to build the road, aud relnons,rances have fol-
lowed them.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07
II A r IE D

On the lst inst, by Rev. p Mansfield. Mr..
John Cullen, to Mrs. Mary E. Rash, all OF k:.t
county Del.
On Thursday the 2lst of December, ls54.
near Canterbury, Delaware, by Rev 5. .Coupcr,
Mr., John NJ. Bailey, to Mss Mlrtha Bell, dau.h-
ter of J. W. Prcttyman, ESD.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

a1s. ,APPorsrnEsTs.-captain WIN. Thscher and
s,sl1 zeary r. Bringhurst, of Wilmington, Geo.
Pepper Norris of Christiana Hundred, and JOS
epb g. Dcrrickson, of Brandywine, have been
lsfl sppointed Aids TO Govarnor Caasey with the
title Of Colonel. =.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

CO We cali the attention of the friends of
Temperance TO the communication, in another
column, over the signature of =. The writer
speaks the words of truth and soberness,"
and we hope his article will awaken corres-
POadlng sentiment among his fellow -laborers in
the cause.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07
HOUSE.
THURsDAY, Feb, l

Mr.. Elligood gave notice that on tomorrow
or some future day, he would ask leave to intro
duce a bill for the purpose Of amending the
Constitution of the State, in order to suppress
bribery at the polls.
Petitions were presented from Sussex cOun-
ty, praying for IL prohibitory liquor law.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

The bill relating to the Bank of Wilmington
and Brandywine, as amended, also passed.
An act tor the relief of Isaac G. Steward
was read third time and passed.
A number of bills were read a second time,
and the Senate adjourned.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07
Canal Drivers Wanted.

FIFTY good, capable teamsters can find EN-.
ployment for ten consecutive months. from the
LIST OF March next, as drivers on Delaware u
Raritan Canal, N. J. Wages, Sl2 to $l5 Per
month including board. No Sunday work.
No Irish need apply. Apply to James Bingham
Bordentown, or Geo. T. Browning, Trenton.
n. Jersey.
Jam 81, 3m.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

SEaIous AccIDENT.-.We learn from the Re-
7uo porter that Inan named George Cohoe, resi-
900 ding in Leipslc, was thrown from horse IN
that town, on last Friday evening, and so seri-
ously injured that it is though he cannot recOv-
,er. His skull was frac cured and his body bad
isdi ly mangled. The hors belonged to Mr.. Hen
Ty Slaughter, and was also injured.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

61r The poem, "The Worst" by ]. w. B..
and college Life" by Joggles, are received
and will aPPearnext week. Joggles is a funny
fellow, and We hope he will give us frequent
Incidents" .--...
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07
SIX CENTS REWARD.

RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the
afternoon of the 2Sth instant, a German Boy,
named PHILIP REISTEK, aged IL years.
AN indenturcd apprentice to the ShOemaking
business. All persons are forbid harbOring or
trusting said boy on my account.
w. TOLSON>
Jan. 81, '54.3t
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

DIAMOND SrATE-We learn that the Pro.
peller Diamond State, plying between Leipsic
and Philadelphia, is frozenup in the river oppo-
site New Castle.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07
SENATE.

THURSDAY, Feb. l.
Mr.. Biggs introduced a bill to provide for the
erection Of guide-posts ia this State. Read.
The bill relating to the Farmers Bank OF the
state OF Delaware. as amended. passed the
Senate.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

VENDUEs.-We have, this week, printed a
number of bills for vendues. Some are expect.
ing to change locations while others intend to
quit farming altogether. The day for NOV.
ing-the first of March-wll soon be at hand.
when many changes will take place.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

SLEIoHrEG-The snow is falling; no matter
for that, the sleighs and bells. drawn by feet
horses, are hurrying through our Streets
Snow always wears the aspect of life and cheer
lulness
@A young gentleman while skating on the
Schuylkill' on Saturday last, and pushing a
lady ahead, who was sitting in rocking-chair,
came Suddenly into place from which ice had
been taken, and before assistance could be rem.
dered, they were both drowned.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

-, 4, Tar AsRIcuLrURAL isocIETY of Kent county,
!. rsea yesterday at Dover when the list OF Prem-
ums ut the Agricultural Falr in October last,
were read, aud the awarded sertifcates Of
,ucrit re Gis;ributcd.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07
WAN r Cd.

A CLERK, between the ages of Is and Is
yesrs-one who has some knowledge OF the
business. Inquire at this Office Immediately.
SMYRNA Jan 81. So
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07
VALENTINES.

JUST received a splendid assortment of
NALENTlNES-Comic and Sentimental
Also, Envelopes, at wholesale and retail, by
EDWARD WARD,
Jan 81, lS55.-3t. Smyrna, Del
OEFTHE WONDER OF THE AGE.-Dr
Terrers All-llealing Ointment, for sale by
THOMAS MAGENS, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

OF We learn that the Prohbitory Liquor
bill was introduced in the House of Represen-
tatives yesterday. We know, as yet, nothing
of its provisions.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

GT Valentine day is only one week distant.
To secure good ones go to e. Wards in Com.
mercial Row.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07
E< va M&. -NM
FOR SALE.

u E< va H& VA
FOR SALE.
FSNllE subscriber viii sell at Private Sale. hi.
FARM, situated within three miles Of
Milton, SusseX county, Del, on The road lead
ing from that place TO CooIsprmg, containing
275 ACRES OF LAND,
The soil has good bottom, and the lard is very
susceptible OF Improvement. There are ,>ss.
about - ACRES OF Oak and Pine Tim X5S
H.. ber on the Farm. The improve T.
&aIii ments consists of new Dwelling, Barn,
G4!I Stable, and other out-buildings.
CT The TERMS made easy. and the price
will not exceed NINE DOLLARS PER ACRE.
Possession given Immediately, if desired.
For further particulars, apply to the under
signed, residing upon the premises. or address
HENRY II. WHITE,
Feb. Z, l60j. Milton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07
TO FARM ERS.

We respectfully inform our customers that we have
reduced the prize of improved super phss C
lime and are now setting well known preparation
al FORTY DOLLARS PERTON, " arranIinE il 10 be
FULLY equal II nsI superOr 70 any sold by in OrInsr
\ ears.
II nrs us pleasure TO state that he high eharacter
OF this article well established. and the testimony.
c Farmers who have used it, proves il to be the ehss
est and most permanent Fertilizer that now known
Our friends are requested to call aud eIsmins it,
and receive pamphlet descriptive Of s qualities. usea
&c.
Alibera deducunn ma 9 to DEALERS.-AGENrG
WANTED.
GUANO.
full supply Of No. /. GOVERNMENT PERUvIIN
GUASo on hand Also. MEXICAN GuANO, PoupsKTTK
and PLASTER Tor sale Vt the lowest Market sate..
ALLEN & NEEDLES,
90 South Wharves and IS South Water 81. Efss
Store above Chestnut ST.. Phiadelphis.
ID RT FARMERS can load OH MaleL aIld avoid
the crowded Wharyes.
Jan. 81 3u.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07
DIE D,

In Canterbury, on Friday. the I'd inst, Ed.
ward infant son of Samuel R. and Ann E. Ma.
son.
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

DIR. TOWNSEND'S HEALTH PILLS.
100 in box. Price 25 cents per box In store
and for sale by THOMAS MAGENS,
Smyraa, Del
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

lcE.-A great deal of ice has been carted
this week, and most, if not all, the ice-houses
are filled. The ice is said to be IN a fine con.
dtlOn for putting away. So the lovers of the
great luxury, ice-cream-too cold now to talk
about-rnay expect large supply on which to
regale themselves in the sultry DAYS of summer
Smyrna times., 1855-02-07

GooD.-A few days ago, whilst a bill mpos-
ing fine Tor selling liquor to free negroes was
pending before the Legislature of North Caro-.
lima, one of the members objected to it's passa pc
because the law would make free negroes more
decent than the whites.
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1855-11-23

a third time. Ifhe succeeded on this occa.
sion as ne had on the two previous nights,
he should be able to pay the only note he
owed. The prospect of freeing, himself en-
tirely fromdebt, suddenly and without labor
tempted him to engage once more In the ex-
citing game. s s,s - ..,.ts 90 "a
But the gamblers had permitted him to
run the whole length Of his rope, On the
third night he lost-lost all he had before
wonl.. 4,ays a. tE T H :
All his fine fancies were dashed to the
ground. But the hope of freeing himself
from debt, had taken strong hold Of his inn
agination, and he could not teasily resigElit.
Again he went, trusting that the chances
of the game would again favor him-again
and again he went till all his available means
were sacrificed The gamblers adroitly per.
miited him to win a few dollars occasional
ly, aud thus his hopes were kept buoyant. 4
All were gone, but the passion Of gaming
had gained intensity as. his worldly goods
had melted away ~ 1890.
Uneasily he strolled among the gambling
tables, now pausing to glance an instant at
the game, and then hurrying neryously on
again. 500
He had two hundred dollars in his pocket
and--hunilitating reflection lit had been
given by his wife. He must be careful of 1t;
he-could hope for no more. Es'
As he paced the gaily thronged hall he
discovered the dark looking stranger who
had confronted him at the entrance of the
saloon, alone, at one of the marble tables.
The eye Of the dark being suddenly res
ted sharply upon him. It was dirk, deep
ly, expressive blue eye-it seemed not un-
familiar to him. The glance---he knew not
why-riveted hin to the spot, and he stood
tremulorsly gazing at the stranger.
The complexion of the mysterious per.
sonage ives decidedly white. His beard jet
black, entirely covered the sides and lower
part of the. face, even to the contour of the
mouth. TWAS very long and curled grace
fully down over the chin. Over his head
he wore a,cap, from beneath which, long,
black, glossy curls foated down over his coat
collar In stature he was below the medi-
um size.
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1855-11-23
NOS.
Bonofing Fare MS.

As stranger went into tile church-yard
of pretty village, he behcld three children
at newly made grave. A boy about ten.
years Of age, was busily engaged in placing
plants Of turf about it. while girl who ar-
peared year or two younger, held in her.
apron a few roots Of wild flowers. The third
child, still Younger, was sitting on tlielgrass,
watching with ,lhoughtfni look the move
ments of tho other two. They wore pieces
OF Grape on their hats, and few other
OF mourning, such MS are somet.nes worn
by the poor who struggle between their
poverty and their affections. t5
The girl soon began planting some of her
Wild flowers around the head of tho grave.
when the stranger addressed them .sss.4s 3
Whose grave is this, children, about
which you are SO busily engaged r
Mothers grave, SIR said>the boy. .
'And did your father send you to place
those flowers around your mothers grave g.
No sir, father lies here too, and little VIII
lie and sister Jane es3v
When did they die p
Mother was buried fortnight Yesterday.
sir, but father died last winter; they all lie
here. -
Then who told you to do this7
Nobody, SIR replied the girl. ~yea -;
Then why do you do it? g,
They appeared at loss for an answer.
bnt the stranger looked so kindly at them
ut length the eldest replied as tears started
in his eyes: y ,~s .....
oh, we do love them sir p. sHA . r-.f
Then you put these grass turS and wild
flowers where your parents are laid because
you love them p -.- ,. ~
Yes, sir they all eagerly replied. -ig
What can be more beautiful than such
an exhibition Of children honoring deceased
parents Never forget the dear parents
who loved and cherished you in your infant
days. Ever remember their parental kind
ness. Honor their memory, by doing those
things which You know would please them
were they now alive, by particular regard
to the dying commands, and carrying ON
their plans of usefulness. Are your parents
spared you2 Ever treat them as you will
wish you had done, when you stand lone.
ly orphan at their graves! How will re-
memberance of Kind, affectionate conduct to-
ward these departed friends then help To
soothe your grief and heal your wounded
heart. =
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1855-11-23
Jfliarellaurults Raaailm.
W 0 ael Iocal 1tems..

A Boston paper gives the following mo-
del specimen of local items
A gentleman in passing along State street
Yesterday afternoon, dropped his cane and
when he went to pick it up, he did it. The
cane had no ferule on it, the head was gone,
and pretty soou The stick went--along with
its owner.
A kitten was seen chasing its tail, on a
door step of q house near the corner of Ann
and Boylston streets last night. There was
no policeman in sight ut the time, and it is
not ascertained, therefore, whether she
caught it or not. .
The dome oftheState House still remains in
its present position, and there are ruinors that
it will do so still longer, unles& ;tshould not
A man was seen looking at it the other day
An omnibus was passing by Deer Island
hospital, on its way to the outer lighthouse,
a large Newfoundland dog was observed to
open his mouth. Bystauders thought the
animal intended to bark, but it was ascer.
tanned he was only gaping.
A negro child while whiting on the front
door steps ofa barn, situated nearly in the
centre of Black Bay, cut one of his fingers
so severely that it is thought il will not have
to be amputated. Three drops of blood
were eXpded from the finger, and with ad
mirable presence of mind, the child asked
his mother TO put rag on it. The rag wa:
one of unbleached cotton. DIR. Swipes die
not pay any attention to the sufferer at all
inasmuch rs he wasn't called.
A man recently went to the front door OF
mansion in Beacon-street, and rang the
bell. The occupant Of the house came to
the door, when the person addressed him as
follows "Can you give me entertainment,
under your roof Tonight; if not, can you lend
me eight cents 7" The reply was .'noT' and
the man went away again.. ~
A gentleman well known in fashionable
circlos, was passing through the common
about midnight yesterday morning, just be
fore sunset one ofthe squirrels winkcd. The
gentleman had not got more than a mile
from the spot when he winked also. We
are happy to hear that there is no prospect
OF his recovery.