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Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

ENFORCING THE LAw.--Within the last week
the friends of the Prohbitory Law in and near
Smyrna, seeing the boldness of the violators,
and their almost total disregard and defiance
oflaw, have determined to teach them that the
law is in full force and must be observed Ac-
cSrdingly, steps have been taken in three or
four instances, to arraign the violators before
the proper authorities in order to have justice
administered to them. 1t cannot be expected
at this early day, to have the law enforced tC
the letter. (where IS the law that is y but de
termined and united effort on the part of thu
friends of law and order will be most effcctua
in stopping this clandestne work.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02
Little Creek Landing, Kent Co., Del,
Dec. 81, 1855.

Mr.. Editor Il often look over your paper,
but never see anything said about our pleasant
village. 1t has improved very much within
the last five years, and should now have bet
ter name than Little Creek Landing" Some
people think " there's nothing in name, but
am inclined to think that "a rose by any
other name would not smell so sweet" We
have carpenters, blacksmiths, wheelwrghts,
tailors, and gentlemen of leisure; but, few of
the latter, and they are old men. We have
two milliners-Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Battle
Our merchants are Messrs. Heverin and Hob
son, on the Jones' side of the Creek, and p.
Emerson, Esq, on the other side. They seem
to be doing a good business without selling
spurious liquors. The steamboat st. Nicholas
stops within three miles ofour place n Mahon's
river. Heverin & IIobson and E. w. Wilson
are buying corn, which they send, by slOops, tc
Mahon's, where it is taken on board coastng
vessels. J. e. Pennewill & Brother have ;
schooner constantly carrying grain from th
Landing. Large quantities of lime, guano
lumber, &c., are landed here. Four or fivt
sloops rum from here, and upon the whole, Lit
tie Creek Landing is quite thriving place.
The Christmas holidays have passed YER
quietly. The people, generally, are healthy
intelligent, Industrious and temperate, an
though they appreciated and enjoyed Christ
mas, there were no noisy demonstrations of Joy
except the firing ofguns.
A serious accident occurred on the 25th.-
A German, named Hepburn, in taking his gu
down from the wall, with the intention of shoe
ing something that was disturbing his fowl
accidently discharged it, and the entire loa
passed through the head of his child, killing
almost instantly. The child was about yea
DID, and was in its mothers arms at the tim
: 1t was about o'clock evening, and she W,
r undressing it for bed. The mother was iuser
sbe all night They are very respectful
people, and have the sympathy of the who
community.
will conclude by wishing you happy ne
year, and your paper success in the prncipl
it advocates.
Yours, &c, L. f. T.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

OF December came IN, and was unusually
warm for the season, but the last week has
exhibited this month in It's true dress, as it
were, preparatory to its exit under a white
mantle. On Saturday last, it showed, hailed
and rained, when, withal il being pretty cold,
heavy sleet was formed. Sunday morning
was most beautiful-the bright sun shining
through them, the ice-covered boughs seemed
very like beds of crystals; though the streets
were CLASSY and Stunned as far as possible by
timid people. Since then, the sleighs have
been gliding through the streets, and our town
made merry by "the ringing and the jngling
of BELLS"
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02
SMTDNAs DNlLO,
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY Q. 1856.

To CORRESPONDENTS AND READBRs.-We
rive on the first page of to days paper let
ter from T. B. Coursey, ESQ.,, which is con-
,r;bution TO the science of Hydraulics, and may
he bene6cial to our millers. Also, the remain
der of our Philadelphia correspondents letter.
Our readers will be pleased to know that Crito
will :. most US up" in the Philadelphia news
weekly.
.Tbe Snake of the Still" has been received,
but cannot appear, from the fact that 1t Is neth-
er poetry or prose, nor can we tell what I" Is
We would advise the author not to depend on
impromptu verses for literary fame
Read the interesting article entitled, "Christ
mas and its Customs" on the first page; also
q Onward" and " The Maine Law IN Maine.
What has become of our old correspondents
We hope they have not totally abandoned 'h'
Quill. Now that the long winter nights arr
upon us. how better could they be whiled ava!
than in indicting communications for the Times
Where art thou, Brevity, Friend to the Laws
Charlie, Ned, Achilles, Johanan, iota' Dydl
mus. Forest, More Anon, and host OF others
who have from time to time favored us wit
cont. buttons! Let us renew our acqualntanc
with the beginning of the year. Winnie y
Howard, Paul Pemberton, Pilgrim Rhymei
and Templeton Temple have not greeted u
lately, Does not GALLIoPE still preside in you
stadios
Exronent still furnishes us with eXcelleI
poems, as we'll as prose articles.
LET and - send us interesting comm'
nications. Hope to hear from them often.
.c,;,o" came too late for this issue. II
will receive our thanks for an early copy OF til
message.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

PUTNAM's MAGAZINE for January opens with
a rha psodicaI attack on the identity of Shake
speare as the author of the plays bearing his
name II will doubtless create a sensation
among Shakespearian readers. Prescott's"Pil-
ip H." receives discriminating praise. "The
Ghost" is good magazine story in the Dick
ems vein. Owlcopse" commences pungent
satire on the grim, one idead retormcrs, and
strikes a sharp blow. The spicy description
of life at The Virginia Springs" are brought
to close, with the hope of every reader that
they may be followed by similar sketches from
the same effective pen. Several other contri-
buttons in prose and verse will sustain the
character OF the magazine.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02
Original Qotm.
Written for the Smyrna Times.
A Sequel to the Sections Dream.
By Z. Me1). ROBERTS.

To me, indeed, 'twould really seem,
The want of sense to heed dream!
dream'd-no more a son of toll
' I'd shutl'd off this mortal coil -
And babe to all farewell;
My feelings-when my spirits flight
Had pass'd the bounds of day and night,
And Pluto's regions hove in sight
Were terrible to tell!
And there STOOD within that door,
Where thousands went, and nevermore
Return'd to life and light
Old Milton, with his graphic pen,
Would fail to paint that horrid den
OF devils, and of damned men,
In one eternal night!
o. it would melt the living heart with wo,
Were to tell the agonies below;
The hatred nursd by those who cannot part;
The defiant brow, the sear'd and sullen heart
The still, but ierceful look-the stifl'd sigh;
The wreathed lip-the blank, despairing eye
Which ray of hope may never Tighten more,
1t cannot shun, yet dares not look before
0! there are themes reflection would forbear,
Uniting me to tell, or you to hear:
And yet, lOWer place saw,
For those evading human law,
Their brother man to cheat
And there, amid the surging crowd,
saw my friend u, so tall and proud,
Sing like the rest, in accents loud,
And time it with their feet!
Thus sang they all, in wild discord,
The very words on earth I'd heard,
But in different vein;
Some pitch'd their notes as low as d.,
While others run them up to c.
And all agreed to disagree,
To swell that vile refrain.
Their very smiles were mix'd with frowns severe
For all were wont to sing and none to hear:
And this they sang with dolorous chaHnt,
The song of the man who money did want:
SONG
Come along-come along, no matter when,
| Well shave it from thirty down to ten
We've money in store,
And money, galore,
And plenty of money for men.
Come along--come along, no matter who,
With paper on time, and paper that's due
We've money in store,
/ And money, galore,
And plenty of money for you.
( Come aloUg-cOme aloDg-give us call,
Youllf find us at home in our little brick hail.
We've money in store,
+ And money, galore,
And plenty of money for all.
Still sang they on--no want of breath
"'Twas ruling passion strong in DEATH
Impel'd each being there;
The spirit-as the tree that fell
Gives TO itself its place to dwell
And there | left them in that h--ll;
With all had to give-a tear
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

SERIOUS ACcIDENr.-This morning as gen.
tleman of our town was beating his way up the
street, his heels few up, and, horrible to tell,
down he fell upon the ice, crushing his-,0his-
key bottle and spling its uaIuabIe contents =
Poor fellow we sympathise with his loss-"over
the left and advise him to be careful here
after how he carries such precious freight in
sleety times--it is almost impossible to keep
from backsliGing.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02
The Presidents Message.
In Adpance of the Organization.

In AdPdnce OF the OTgGnfzdttOn.
The President after waiting nearly a month
for Congress to organize, has taken the respon-
sblity to give the people his message without
any further delay. This step is somewhat unu-
sual; but, under the circumstances, very pro-
per one.
The message opens with the affairs of Gen.
tral America, and it appears that notwithstand-
ing the treaty between the United States and
Great Britain, whereby each agreed not to oc-
.cupy any of that territory, Great Britain
has failed to keep her treaty engagements, and
continues to construe the treaty so as to leave
her in possession of fall the authority she claim
ed over portions cfthe territory previous to the
treaty.
The President does not call this disreputa-
BILE evasion OH the part of the government of
Great Britain; but disinterested parties will,
no boubt, pronounce it to be so. 1t is ques-
ton whether Congress ought not Immediately
to abrogate the treaty, which binds the United
States to the Performance ofcertain duties, which
this Government has faithfully executed, and
|
to which destiny seems to point. We are un-
der no obligationsto other countries, (this trea
tv with Great Britain being abrogated,) to IN
terfere with such expatriation, so long as the
governmental authorities of the territory t.
which the emigrants' steps would be directed
are satisfied to receive them in the characte
in which they choose to go.
The President brings to the eattention ofCon
gress the subject of the violation of our neu
trality laws by persons of high official station
and the case is presented clearly and strongly
showing unmistakably what our internatona
cblga tions are, and the duty which rests upol
Government to see them faithfully performed
so that we shall not be designedly involved il
quarrels not of our making or seeking.
The Sound dues question is presented brief
but clearly. Denmark is disposed to submi
the matter to convention, but the President, 70
obvious reasons, has declined, but signifies tn
willingness of the United States to share libeI
r ally in compensating Denmark for any advau
I tages commerce may derive from expenditure
( incurred by her for the safety of navigation o
the Sound Her right to tax our commerce
n unequivocally repudated and denied
With France, Greece, Spain, Mexico, Cen
tral America, our friendly relations are uulr
t terrupted. The other portions of the messag
t treat principally of the business of the depar
ments. The constitutional relations of SLAYER
$ are discussed at more than usual length, al
o will comma nd attention.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

BAD AFFAIR.-On Saturday night last, an
alteration took place in the oyster saloon of
Mr.. Samuel Patlison, which resulted in Mr..
P.'s being severely cut on the arm by knife
IN the hands Of John P. Rees. The cause OF
the affray, as we learn, originated thus: Mr..
Rees having bottle Of liquor with him, desired
10 drink in the saloon; but, Mr. P. very properly
demonstrated, and ordered him from the preml-
aes, whereupon Rees drew knife and inflicted
the wcund above mentioned.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

ss TRusK LosT.-oa Thursday night last, a
lady, while on her way from the Depot at Mid
dletown, to this place, had her trunk stolen or
lost from the stage. II was missed about the
81. Anne's Episcopal Church. aud the road inn
lnediately retraced, but nothing c. uld be seen
or heard that would lead TO its recovery. The
trunks and contents were valued a. Sl75.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

OF On Sunday morning last, a number of
boys being upon the ice on the mill-pond, just
below Smyrna, it suddenly gave way aud pre-
cipitated one of the lads into the water. For
4unetely, IL was not over his head, or the con-
sequences might have been serious. Sabbath
breakers frequently meet with summary pun
ishment, and it is remarkable fact that there
are more accidents resulting in death on that
day than any other day of the week. " Re-
member the Sabbath day to keep it holy"
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

O- An extensive and singular robbery has
been detected in Chicago. One OF the persons
employed by Mr.. Pierce has been in the habit
of robbing him, from time to time, of watches
and jewelry, in the aggregate to large amount
With the proceeds the rascal has bought real
estate, bull; houses, and made other investments.
and even lent $1,000 TO the man whom he rob-
bed. The crime has at length been detected
and the property has been partly recovered.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

maud the respect (if not the votes) of the bet
ter portion of community. Better be like the
great American statesman, "rather be right
than be President" They have nothing to
gain by any other course. -
Dec. "a, '55.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02
HOLIDAY PRESENTS,

VIM. II. BAGGS, opposite 4. Foxwelrs Hotel,
Smyrna, having enlarged his Store and madtl
large additions of Christmas Goods, is prepared
10 supply all demands at the lowest prlces.--
He has a beautiful ami elegant lot OF TOYS +, r
children. Also, Candies, Nuts and Fruits, of
all kinds, and in fact every KRick- Knack that.
can delight the Juveniles. Give him call.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

DECLINES THE PREsIDENcV.-The Hon. John
M. Clayton, having been asked by some of the
delegates to the American Convention. to be
held in Philadelphia in February next, to have
name used as a candidate for the Presidency.
has declined on the ground that he prefers his
present position as Senator to any other pub
lie station.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

Sr FOR BRONCHITIS. Throat Disease. Hacking
Cough, aud the effects OF mprudeni use ul Mercury ,
nO medicine has ever been discovered which has efic-
ed such cures as CarteI's Spanish Mixture.
Throat diseases produced by salvation, Hacking
Cough, Bronchial Affections, Liver Disease; Neural
gia aud Rheumatism, have all been relieved and VI,
IN wonderful manner. by the great purifier OF the
blood, Carriers Spanish Mixture.
The case of 4, Ii. ramsay alone should satisfy any
who DOUBT Call ON the Agent and procure pamph, [
co Italning cures, which Will astound YOU
See advertisement ~.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

Collar BosE Observation-Disclosures Denning,
son of John M. Denning, ESQ.,, of this town,
fractured his eollar-bonc, on Monday. by fall.
Mr.. ID. was in the stage at the time OF the ac-
cident near Blackbird. and it was thought at
the time that he had suItained fracture by
the falling of the stage upon him. The acc-
den. of Monday. it is supposed. completed what
was begun on Saturday.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

STAGE UPsEr.-As the stage which runs
from the Railroad Depot, at Middletown, to
this place, was descending bill short dis
tance on this side of Blackbird, on Saturday
night last. in consequence of the driver going
too near the side of the road (the ground being
covered with sleet at the time), the wheels
slipped and the stage went down the bank,
making complete revolution in its DESCENT
1t was crowded with passengers, but, strange
to say, no one was seriously injured. The
stage was broken to pieces.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

OF Two sub-contraetors on the Phila. and
Baltimore Central Railroad, took French leave
few days ago, leaving their worklncn and
other persons, with claims amounting TO about
$1,000.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

W The profits derived from the Festival in
Dover, on the Oath and 25th ult., amounted to
1929, including the donation of $50 by Henry
Stout, ESQ.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

OF Are you Afflicted with the FEVER and
AGUE! If so, Use Palethorp's Certain Cure.
0SFNo Cure, No Pay.-6cO 1t can be had only
at JAMES r. HOFFECKER'S Drug Store,
No. Commercial Row, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

MULEs.-Messrs. Daniel McCauley & james
w. Spruasce have lately paid visit to the
Western country and purchased three hundred
young mules for this market, which are on
their way hither and will be in Delaware in
few days. Mr.. McCau!ey, we understand,
has purchased large tract OF land in the State
of Iowa, where he intends commencing next
season the business of raising mules. A great
many persons living on the western prairie
lands, where grass and corn grow abundantly,
and not beng well situated for marketing, have
turned their attention to raising mules and
horses. and find it very profitable, as the de-
mand has become so great that the prices are
nearly as high there as in the Atlantic States.
Mr.. SPruance has just erected a large build
ing on Main street, in this town, dedicated the
-" Metropolitan Stable" where he will keep
mules and horses Persons needing such stock
by giving him call, will have large number
to select from.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02
CLERK. WANTED,

A SALESMAN. understanding his business
thoroughly, is wanted in Dry Good and Gro
Gerry Store in Smyrna. For further irfornm,
ton, make early inquiry at this Office.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02
A TEACHER WANTED

Immediately, in School District No 1, near
Smyrna. One qualified to teach the usual
branches of an English education. Terms $50
per year. Apply to
JOHN II. RASH, Cnm,r.
JOHN TRUAX, Oo'' -
JAMES II. FARSON, Crk.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

o. We are again in receipt of several Maps
from A. II. Jocelyn, No. 60 Fulton street, New
York. Persons wishing complete map should
send for the one entitled, "North and South
Sebastopol, Crimea, Black, Baltic and Azof
Seas" Send % cents in silver or postage
stamDs
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

CEF Congress has not yet organized. The
vote for Speaker continues about the same as
heretofore, Banks has several times come
within three votes of being elected. The House
refused, by vote of 81 yeas to l26 nays, to
hear the Presidents message prior toan organi-
Zation
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

THE MAINE LAW APPROVED BY THE QUEEN
OF ENGLAND.-Albany, Dec. GA copy of an
order in council, dated at the Court of Wind
sor Castle, Nov. 2lst, 1855, was this morning
received at the Office of the ProhibitiOnist, -
in this city. In it her majesty gives her Off
cial sanction TO the Prohibitory Liquor Law Of
the Province of New Brunswick, and directs
the Governor or Commander-in-C Chief, and all
other persons whom it may concern, to be gov.
erned thereby accordingly. The law takes eff;
feet on the first of January.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02
lov. IA, SIT.

observation-disclosures who are subject to
eruptions, scrofula, blotches or pimples on the
skin, may be entirely cured thereof by the
Balm of Thousand Flowers. For sale by ]. F.
Hoffecker, No. l Commercial Row.
Nov If
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

WATCH-M -MEETING.-As is customary, on New
Years Eve a" matchmaking was held in the
NJ. E. Church, to greet the advent of the new
year with religious worship. Sermons were
preached by Revs NJ. Jerman and w. C. Rob-
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

The Stockholders Of the Kent County Insu-
rance Company will meet at the office of DIR. s.
NJ. Fla er, in Smyrna, on Monday, 9TH inst.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

0E7- T. Magens, Auctioneer, sold on Satur-
day last, the farm of David Diver, ESQ.,, con-
lalnlng l03 acres, to CAPT. Henry Scout, for
so. .7SU.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

or In Smyrna, ,-only one death has occurred
among the members of the M. Il. Church,
Numbering near four hundred,) within the past
year
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02
Dress has Il Moral Effect
Jan. =, Is5G-3t.

Upon the conduct Of mankind, says the sensible
philosopher, Sir Jonah Barrngt0n-peOpe in
modern times understand his well, and hence
II is, that neat Boots are essential to complete
the dress Of a gentleman Of taste; an ugly
shaped boot destroys all the fine ei!ictS pre-
duced upon mankind by the skill of the tailor
"a gentleman is not attired as gentleman
should be- unless lie displays neatntss about
the feet. We believe of all the articles made
of leather, for the covering Of the feet of mar,
Boots have proved for over two centuries. to t
the most useful, the most Convenient and mot
admired of all the different styles and kinds Il
Shoes put together. King Charles the MI
this great man, so great WAS his propensity I; r
wearing Boots, that he would wear them con-
inually for ten days and nights together. To
manufacture gentemen's Fine Calf Boots ard
have them combined with durability economy
and neatness, Is the master piece ol The gcntl,-
mans branch of our business; ard but few It
is that can form a correct idea of what labir
and material is required to compose and con
pete them one single pair Of boots, when pr,
perly made, requires SeUeHty-Sir separt ate and
distinct pleces-naIls and pegs included IN th>
number only one piece The labor IN pr
ducng one single boot is obi igcd to pass through
hands more than one hundred and sixty differ
ent times, and The skill OF forty five different
kinds OF mechanics and men OF professions is
required to complete it. French calf SKINS
and sole leather like most all other c"nmod.-
ties, have risen much in value. as well as labor
yet, for all this, our fine bnots will rpma n
the same in price, S} %; for our manufactured
boots made fine expressly TO order, $4.C0; We
are retailing fine calf boots for $500 par,
and some fine boots as low as 81. 80 a pair. also
some mems long leg Dirt Boots tor only SlUO
Il pair. CFhese Buots are Boots. Call and ;, e
them at FLANIGEN'S Cheap Boot and Shoe
Market, 2nd st. between Shipley and Orange
sts., sign large Black Boot, " Wilmington, Del.
Dec. 26, So
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

A NEW CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC FANOR-
We would suggest TO every reader Of the Times who
passes along North Second street. pause on tie
west side between CallUWhil and Noble Streets AID
observe the handsome display of watches, lew elry,
sIlverware, &c, made by old friend, William NJ.
Youmans, who has just opened new and elt CANT
store at No 2S2. The establishment l. a.plul!y lit
ted up, and stocked with fresh and elegant ;assort-
ment OF watches, ewelry, sllyerware, fancy goUd>,
&c. Mr. Youmans, although new beginner upon hrs
own account, has had vast cal OF experience
first class establishments, and enjoys facilities in the
manufacture and purchase of goods which cannot ail
TO be OF advantage 10 his customers, Mr. Y. deYOlcs
much attention 10 the manufacture of " marks" and
other Masonic emblems. Those who give this estah-
lishment call will find the goods all they desire. and
the terms such reasonable person would object
/ TO.
| nov Ia. 'h-7t.
Smyrna times., 1856-01-02

FlavOring Extracts for Cooking.
THE subscriber would respectfully inform
the Ladies OF Smyrna and vicinity, that he h; $
on hand the largest assortment OF Flavurng
Extracts, for Cooking purposes, that has ever
been offered for sale IN this town. Call and try
them. Price l2I cents f. WARD.