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Smyrna times., 1856-12-10

FoRr DELAwA2E-We notice among the
estimates for the Notifications of the country
an item says the Gazette, of S20O,O00 for Fort
Delaware, at the Pea Patch. The defences of
our principal river have been too much neglec-
ted by the General Government. This fort at
the Pea Patch, when completed, will be almost
sufficient of itself to guard the approaches to
the city, as the design is of u powerful descrip-
tion. But the work has been delayed from year
to year. The appropriations have been limi,
ted and tardy. and il is doubtful even now ifthe
amount mentioned in the present estimate will
be sufficient to push the structure to compile
tion. 1t is very certain that there i, no for,i-
fication in the country, considering the interest
to be protected, which is more deserving of thu
attention Of the General Government.
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10

NIcARAsrAS AFrAIRs.-Beyond Kansas, the
prominent topic of discussion at Washington 10
Central American affairs. The movements of
Walker are variously interpreted. Correspon-
dents of the New York papers represent tina,
the daring filibuster of that region is disposed
to prefer military despoiism and selfaggran.
d'zement to the propagation of Republican
principles and association with the mission OF
the United States. These are the allegations
OF Gocuria and his friends. On the other ha nd,
the friends OF Walker contend that those who
are endsavoring to excite telling against that
individual and his designs have proved irea.
| cherous to the real interests of republicanism
and cannot be trusted. The New York Time.
contains a reply to what are termed the state
mcnis of those opposed to the audacious rresi
dent of Nicaragua, from the Secretary of Le
cation in this country, Pedro 8. Silva. w,
have only space for the conclusion of his letter
He rays:
1t is true that the people of Nicaragua ar
tired of thirty -four years of civil war; and il
not less that the masses are not disposed 4
;ake up arms against the Government whic
Goes not force the laborer from his field Of IN
ustry, and which abolishes all the evils an
cemoralization Of the old system of militsr
impressment.
." The fathers Of the American revoulutio
sought and received aid from other nations, a
The Democrats OF Nicaragua have done; an
IN that day they and their friends were calle
rebels aud pirates by the enemy OF America
freedom. ss We are denounced by the enemie
OF American progress in the same terms"
The struggle between the Central America
PARTIES has extended TO our shores and prc
duced a division of sympathy, the result
which cannot be favorable to Walker.
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10

RAILROAD TO LEwEs.-The Delaware Re-
porter states that there will be an application
to the Legislature this winter for charter for
an independent Company to construct a Rail-
road to Lewes TO connect at a point near the
Milford Junction. The distance will be about
80 miles, through a perfectly level country at
cost not exceeding &300,000. When COM
pleted Philadelphia will then enjoy an open
port at all seasons Of the year for shipping, dis
tant by continuous railway only lbs miles,
Last winter, one firm in the City lost enough
by the ice which obstrucIed navigation. to have
built and equipped the entire road which it is
proposed TO construct. We shall refer to this
great undertaking more at length hereafter.
FURTHER FROM Kansas---ChieaRo, Dec. 4.
We have later advces from Kansas, stating
that Governor Geary had taken measures To
recapture the prisoners who lately made their
escape from Lecompton.
The Grand Jury having found bills of indict.
ment against several pro-slavery men, a public
meeting had been called. Surveyor General
Calhoun presiding, at which Gov. Geary and
his inquisitorial courts were repudiated and de.
naunced, and a call issued for law and order
convention to meet at Leavenworth on the
FIRST of December.
EfCs HutlCe 10 uii PERSONS
wishing TO go TO Nicaragua. to rendezvous at
81. Louis on the 10Th Of December. A free
passage is offered. He says that after the set.
tlemouI Of the Central American question, the
purpose is 10 turn attention TO Cuba. T..
Ssow. STORM IN THE NoRrHwEsr.-M Mil-
soaukie, Dec. 6.--The storm Of Tuesday last,
was very severe along Lake Michigan. Many
buildings were swept away, piers damaged,
&c. In many places snow fell TO the depth of
six feet The railroads are blocked up, and no
trains are arriving or departing. During the
storm the briggs Storm King sad Algemah and
the schooner Wellsnd were all wrecked within
sight of the city. All on board were saved
Several propellers from Buffalo are overdue,
and fears are entertained for their safety. Many
shattered vessels are arriving he,e. s..-- =
or A Congress is 90 assemble in Brussels
soon,to decide upon Improvements in male
attire"
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10
The Business of Congress.

What will Congress do!--is q question that
now agiiates the length and breadth ofthe land.
Weare quite aware of what is to be done, aud
what our representatives should be about. But
these individuals are very uncertain personsges.
as our people know to their sorrow. The Ma
tional Inisiiigencer mentions a number Of mat.
sers sha. arc likely to command especial at
tention.
According 10 the joint rules the unfinished
business of the two Houses will be resumed at
the point at which il was left At the close OF
the preceding regular session; and az many
new matters will probably be introduced, thers
will be abundant occupation. to which, as the
excitement of politics has aba,ed and the ses.
sion must terminate in three mosths. the mem.
bers will doubtless address themselves with
8 Pruper assiduity.
3 The bill which passed the House, under Mr.
!, Broom's patronage, to provide for the settle
S nent of the haf-pay promised to revolutionar!
s officers by the Continental Congress, is the or
y der Of the day for the third Monday in Decem
d ber, in the Senate.
- There are several river and harbor bills I
le be considered, Of character similar to thos
le which were passed last session over the Prss
IT dental veto. That the most important of theI
a will become laws can scarcely be doubted.
c. Ia the House there are various proposition
for donations of land to aid in the constructlo
of railroads; and it is not to be supposed tn,
10. the Representatives OF the old States will r,
er linquish their hopes of more equitable distr
r. button Of the public domain than has yet bee
10 made.
ne The bill from the Senate on the subject
no naval reform will come up for consideration
ne the House, and the Nava Committee OF the Ia
d. ter body will probably make report at an es
10 y day. A bill TO promote the efficiency of Il
IT. army is also promisent.
'g' Beside the usual annual appropriation bill
Is which have precedence of all other topics, the
he arc numerous bills for the allowance of privs
AID claims Of long standing and of unques,ion
ne. merit.
OLD But we merely design 10 glance at few
aid the prominent subjects of Legislation, withC
The Obtruding our view beyond mere suggest
her and the expression of not unreasonable hoI
aud expectations.
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10


BUsISEss NorIcEs.-Messrs. Geo. Paris &
Co., Of Leipsic, advertise one hundred acres OF
wood-eave in Appoqninimink hundred, to be
sold at the hotel of 7. Foxwell, in this town, on
the LIST OF January. A fine chance this, for
getting good white oak and other saw timber
Mr. Joseph Day. of Vernon. Del, offers for
sale his valuable farm near Milford. containing
2l5 acres, with ample and superior improve.
rncnts. If not previously disposed of at private
sale, it will be sold at vendue on Thursday, the
25th inst, at Tasnlin's hotel. in Milford. This
farm is very desirable as place of residence.
Capt. Henry ID. Scout will sell at public sale,
on the Sd OF January next, at Foxwelrs hotel,
his farm. eligby situated within two miles of
Smyrna. lying immediately on the Delaware
railroad, and containing l03 acres Of land.
Mr. Benz. F. Blackis,on adyertises at private
sale, o valuable Wood.leave Of eighty acres,
well set in White. Black and Spanish Oaks,
situated within six miles Of Smyrna and five
miles Of Millington. s.s
Mr. Samuel &. Eaton. of this town, offer a
large lot of cheap Clothing for sale.
Mr. WIN. NJ. Day will expose to sale large
and valuable farm, at Woodworth's hotel, in
Greensboro. Nd. on "Wednesday next. 1t
contains 34l acres, Is Of good quality. and
situated four miles froia Greensboro and three
from the Maryland and Delaware Railroad.
! Dir. Henry r. Parsons, Of this town. advsr-
tsess lot Of choice jewslry. usschss. &C.. suiis.
BILE for holiday presents. 20. !
Mr. Albert layton has sold his farm near
Ksnton, eon,sining i75 acres 10 Mr. James ID.
Wilds, for $4,000.
J. II. Pslsihorp. Eco. sdvertises . superior
Fever and Ague' Mixture of which his agent
in this town. Mr. James p, ,TIohecker has sold
. large quantity. and which has very rarely
failed 10 efeets cure. ...~.
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10

pHoroeRAPHIc Ii EsEss or THE Iios. JoHs
M. CLAvrox We are indebted TO mr. J. T..
Head, Ia7 Market street. Wilmington. for a
photographic Likens's of Mr. Clayton 1t was
taken in his palIniest days. and is pronounced
BY all who knew him to DO a perfect picture
Every man who reveires him, who. under every
and all circumstances. ably defended his native
State, and gave her ronown in the annals Of the
nstisn. should not be without this living repre-
.euistioa Of her now departed statesman.---
Price. with frame 800. witbo& frame so cts.
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10
Congressional.

WASHINGTON, DEC. 3.--Congress suspended
its contentious TO day, to offer becoming tribute
to the memory of John M. Clayton, who but
three months ago stood within the same walls
giving promise of a continued career of usefnl-
ness and honor to phe country. Mr.. Bayard |
introduced the subject to the Senate in a touch
ing and felicitiOus review ofthe character and
qualities of his lamepted colleague, and of their
personal as well as professional association, as
contemporaries at the same bar, aud acting
similas past upon the public stage here. Mr.
CrlttendeH, who had long been intimately con-
nected with Mr. Clayton, by the close ties of
friendship and political affiliation, gave elo-
quent expression to the saddened feelings with
which he approached the duty OF uniting in the
general sentiment of regret and respect enter
tanned by the Senate. His train of thought
was admirably conceived, and conveyed with
that singular grace and simplicity which are
among the pucuiiar traits of the distinguished
g Senator from Kentucky. Indeed, il would be
T difficult TO portray the effect produced by thu
!; unstudied tribute from one who visibly felt al
# and more than uttered such was the subdue'
l. dignity of manner, that gave solemnity TO tn
Q fitting words in which private sorrow wa
couched. Generally, it is the nlisfortunc G
e such occasions, that eulogium is so particular
r ly exaggerated as TO impair the impression {
st sucn merits as would not be readily dlSputeu.-
On the present one, the appreciation was M nj
a and proper-such as well became Crittende
il in speaking of Clayton.
ID Gen Cass was generous in his eulogium, bI
he no more than just in measuring the intellectu
ch standard Of him with whom he had more ths
d. coped, and whom he confessed to be no u
st worthy rival for the foremost men oF the Sc
n ate house. Gov. Seward closed the procee
ry ings in the finished style which in his u
he knowledge superiority, and then the Sena
he adjourned, with the sense of loss to the pu
h lie councils which cannot be soon or easily
'ps paired. Mr. Cullen appropriately conveyed I
formal intelligence to the House, and the sal
IN token of respect was manifested there. 1t
Try thus that the illustrious pass away, and Il
re. craftsmanship is buried aRd too soon forgott'
cal There was stern and instructive philosophy
the hOmely illustration practised by the fail
of Themstocles when endeavOring to dissu;
him from undertaking public employment.
led him to the sea shore where the old G
leys lay, worn out and stranded, and pointed
100 them as too significant of the fate which aim
invariably followed those who devoted the
selves to the service of the State.
In the Senate, on Thursday, Mr. Comeg
the successor of Mr.. Clayton in the repres
BOO taton of Delaware, appeared, was qualified
- took his seat.
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10

KrILrsG Hoss.--rhis is the season for a
general slaughter Of the ." swine family" and
hundreds have already suffered the penalty OF
their .dapiability to the tastes OF men, while
many more will bow at the same shrine during
this and the coming two weeks The high
prices of pork last fall. caused more to be raised
for the present sssson. and consequently the
number slaughtered will be considerably in
sre.sed. The heaviest pOrkcr killed in Smyrna
thus far, that we have heard Of, was raised BY
Mr.. Joseph FAIRIES, and weighed 450 pounds
Mr.. Isstc Sutton has +" dispatched" one which
weighed s07. Mr. Samuel Holding has six
sgruniers" at his Duck Greek mill, not yet
killed, which it is thought will average 500 lbs
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10

REMOVAL OF THE CoURTs.-ft is reported,
says the Rspubiicals, that the question Of the
removal of the Court and County Offices from
New Castle 10 Wilmington, will be brought be-
fore the Legislature this winter. and II 10 sup
posed that vote of the people will be ordered
to determine the matter. An effort was made
come eighteen yeats sgo to accomplish this
end, but the project was negatived by few
votes. II is thought that the result will be diff
5srsnt on another trial. .........
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10

or The Baltimore Patriot suys:--s The
gossip concerning Mr.. Buchanan's alliance
with the widow Of deceased President, the
accomplished Mrs Polk, grows stronger and
stronger, and actually begins 10 partske OF
probability. = T ..ss aas ree.a
or Winter has begun In good earnest on
tie Hudson river. The ground is seoyered with
sllow, in some places TO the depth Of ten or
Iiwelye inches. Tn Thursday the weather was
piercing cold, and the night previous the wind
blsw perfect hurricane. Ice begirs TO form
on the Hudson, in some places TO The thickness
Of three or four inches
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10
Book Notices,


LrrrLE DoRnir; by Charles Dickens.
have received from the Publisher. T. B. Peter
son, Esq, Phila., copy Of this work. Dick !
ems. the author, 10 one of the most noted wri-
ters Of fiction in the world and this is pronounced
to be one of his best productions. The New
York Euangelis has the following in refer
enco TO the author: Charles Dickens is in-
compsrably the greatest, purest, and safest OF
the writers of fiction Of the present day, that
he every uses the form of fiction merely as the
vehicle of moral and philanthropic instruction
that with all his faults, he has been and Ia an
effective rsfermer of abuses, q friend OF the
poor. difaser of democratic principles, and
fosterer of every manly virtue and elevating
principle, we believe, no candid reader will
deny. His works have attained such position
in English literature, and are exciting SO wide.
and on the whole, so good an influence, that
/. they assert a place in every well-appointed
J library, and more than any contemporary fiction
: are worthy of perusal.
: The price of the book, in paper cover, i,
City cents, and for that sum it will be sent free
o of postage TO any address. All the works o
e Dickens are published by Mr.. Peterson. in thir
j. teen volumes, at SO cts. volume, or the Who'll,
n for $3.50.
We have also received from the same pub
10 Usher. the Humors of Falconbridge," whcI
N we have previously noticed. 1t abounds wit,
At humor, wit, satire, &C., and is a very readabl
E. book.
'- PurxAM's MAGAZINE, for December, is file
;" with instructive and entertaining reading
This is the most sterling of American magr
OF zines. and is purely American. Among il
ih contents, the Florida Keys, Witching Time
H. Lake Ngami, and the late Election. will attrac
II particular attention.
DICKENS HousEHOLD WORDs 10 sufficient
!, known to need no extended notice. The nau
OF the Huihor is sufficient to give it noioriety
tie The ScHooLFELLow is capital little mont
ed ly for bsys and girls. II is gotten up wi
much taste and care, and the reading is of th
Of class so well adapted to the youthful mind.
10, Dix g. Edwards, New York. are the publi.
ion ers of the three magazines last named. Pu
pes mum and Household Words, each $500 p
annum; The Schoollellow, 81 90.
:, GoDEY's LADY's Book. for January, has
WV ready been received, and is decidedly the b,
number we have seen. Every subscriber
u the Lady's Book receives in year 1900 pag
= '"' of reading, 25 steel eugraVngs, IL of viii
"a' are 4, 5 or figure colored fashion plates;
ecu articles BY good writers, 800 engravings
A"' wood, besides a number Of plates printed
-" colors, and all on the following terms: cC
% year, 81; ? copies So; 3 copies Sc; > Cap
O" and an extra copy to the person sending
md, c,,b an. O o,n;os and -. ,,, ,v =
'"o " person sending the club, Sl5 IL copies,
''A' an extra copy to the person sending the cl
rea- $40.
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10

or We learn, says the Milford Beacon, that
DR.. VIM. Burton and Jas. Hsverin are spoken
Of a. sta,e Treasurer DR.. Robert II. Clark
and Geo. W.. Hearn, for Auditor; Msnlove
Hazel and Geo. plunksti. for Clerk Of the SEN
ate; Moult Rench. Samuel Vaughn and Ewd.
Potts, for Clerk Of the House. @lw .,n.'tr-
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10

THs MARxETs.--Wheat isdull, white selling
at sl.56. red Sl.46. New corn remains steady
at Sc cts, and is coming in freely. Produce
has been and still remains at a high figure
Butter scarce at Slc.. Eggs lsc.; Apples,
per bush, 75c., Potatoes Soc; Turkey, per lb.,
lOc.; Geese &c., Ducks &c., Chickens &C., Tur-
nips 25c.. per bush. Pork is plenty at 7lasc.
nnr nnnnh
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10
CLOTHING CHEAPER THAN EVER.

The undersigned having on hand large ss-
sortment of CLOTHING suited 10 the season.
will sell them cheaper than he has heretofore
done, as he intends selling off his Stuck
as fast as received, in order to keep right up
with tho latest styles. Any one wanting a
good Winter Coat, Vest, Pants, Hat BOTS.
Shoes, or anything in the dressing line, wae-
ther Tor go.to-meeting purposes or for every.
DAY ware: will do well TO visit the Cheap Fur
nishing Emporium of
S. C. EATOV,
On Maine ST., opposite the Rant Smvrr.
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10

MEETING OF THE ELEcroRs.--The KelectoFs
Tor this State for President and Vice President,
Messrs. Wright, Ridgely and Gordon. met in
Dover on "Wednesday. They cast the three
votes of Delaware for Buchanan and Breckin-
ridge, and chose John II. Bcwley. Esq.. Of this
,swn. messenger to convey the ballot to WASH
ingion.
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10
MARRIED,

On the 4ih inst, by Rev. 7. Brainard, d. D..
Mr. Samuel Culbreth, of Dover. Del. 10 Miss
Isabella ID. Bowers. of Talbot county, Md.
On the 25Ih alt, BY Rev. w. M Warner,
Mr.. Benihai Stevens and Mrs. Sophia SoutL-
erland, all of Camden, Del.
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10

1--WE stated last week that Esquirs Green
would resign HE afsice ~ Postmaster In saayrna.
a. ,.hs cA.ct wssk OF two hence; but, since
81. announcement. he bus saccseded in getting
: ..i,.hle c.osh, which ,siii 10 degree relieve
bass ftom his csuhaed lahore and enable BIN 10
.ru~sinus n the saFice.
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10

MusnER NEAR WILNrsGroN.-Two nen.
names unknown, entered the "Practical Farmer
Inn," ia Brandy wine Hundred, on Friday after
uson last, and beat the proprietor, Mr.. David
Carr. 60 badly that he died on Sunday. The
Gazetie says that they also knocked down and
beat an Irishmau who was in the hotel at the
time. Mr. Nichols, one of the neighbors, fol.
lowed in pursuit of the men who had gone to-
wards Philadelphis, and had one of them ar
rested at Chester, and conveyed back and lodg.
ed in New Castle Jail. The other one, it ID
understood, has been arrested and lodged in the
fail at Media, Delaware county. Pa. 1t is ssic
they called for liquor. which, upon receiving
they complained OF not being good. Carr TOLD
them il was the best he had, and it they dc
not like il they need not take it. One of th'
men then threw the bottle at him and the othe
beat him with club.
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10

ay- An effort is being made 10 have a street
aosned between Methodist and North streets,
h, this place, passing immediately by the Metho-
dat Church; snd. also. TO extend Delaware
,sress down 10. VI near the mill pond but the
town commissioners have not, as yet, taken
action in she psepisss There 10 also propo.
sisiou TO open street between Delaware and
Main, nearly opposite the Odd Fellows Hall.
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10

p.yoacx--Trem prvsent appearances she
ssr l.evislssurs will have quite business Of
- pi..olying The bonds Of Mairimony." We
hive seen several ADVERTISEMENTS Of persons in
,hs "a pers. already, from both New Castle and
s..rssa countess giving notice oitheir inten
t,,a 10 ma ka spelicstiol for such sets. ~ Z. -
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10

BsuEp 0ysH.--on Sunday last. a notorious
character Of this town, named George Gillispie.
was arrsignsd before Squire Baggs, for threats
against one of his neighbors and display of
weapons al the same time, and held in the sum
of 500 to keep the peace and sppear at court
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10
DIED.

On the 5,h inst. James Roney, in the twen-
tieth year of his age.
On the 9th inst, Anna E., infant daughter Of
q orga T. and Hannah Rash, of tn town.
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10
SNTNXAs vCNL0,
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, lass

wRgck ann Loss Of CoRN.-Schoones
Eins c., Capt. Kelley, loaded with 1000 or
5000 bushels of corn belonging to George w.
cummins. ESQ, Of this town. and bound from
Philadelphia to Boston, went ashore on Thurs
dav last, the 4th inst, on Black Ledge, near
New London. Connecticut, soon after bilged
ard flied with water. aud il 10 thought will
grove loss. &, It was reported that her keel had
come out, and her rudder was unhung. Capt.
Kelley aud crew reached New London In the
afternoon, having saved their clothing. The
Edna c. was a good vessel Of l7s tons Surthen
and supposed to be insured in Philadelphia, a
tws. Mr.. Cummins' orders to have i done a
soon as the grain was shippsd, The corn onl!
belonged to Mr. c., the schooner was charters
for the voyage in Philadelphia. This make
the second wreck he has sustained within tn
last few mon,hs, ON the Atlantic Coast--th
6rst total loss of grain and vessel, valued g
s6,0OO. The latter we hope will not prove
loss to him as it will not, should his insttus
tious have been carried into effect.
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10

orEsrxe CT rHE Drt. RaIxsApJ--The tor
NAL opening Of the Delaware Railroad 70 Sea.
ford. will take place tomorrow, The stock.
holders and scme gssglcmen connected viii,
The press are invited to pass ever .shs road on
the occn sion.
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10

THE wk.rHka, during the Fall months, was
remarkably pleasant, and could not have been
more favorable for farm, work. For Q week
psst, however. Old Boress has been blowing a
freezing breath, and !, Is decidedly wintsry.
Smyrna times., 1856-12-10

or The Preachers Association for Easton
District, will be held % Camden. nexi week
commencing on Tuesdsy.