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RUNAWAY

RUNAWAY
INR0M the subscriber the lstday of july ne grr
4 Boy, named HENRY, of copper color, 3 feet
Tucbesh high Is years , and weighs about 100 pounds
He raised in East Tennessee. near McMipnve Ht
will probably make his way back Ihsre.gI bought han
from Mr. Ferry OF EasrTenressee. Iwilgye ten o.hFy
theiseaughtn my nighbOrhOod, twenty five dollars "
AEenOut Vi the fifty dollars if he gets 70 Eas
Tennessee When taken he IS to be delivered t.. me- Of
confined so that can get him, DAVID #. LEN
jy6 Seven miles south of Nashville Tenn
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; WATER COOLFR;

W AT ER COOLERSs
OF all sizes and most elegant patterns. Chamber Ses,s
~ great variety; preserving Kettles brass and French
ameled all Sizes Enamelled and Bright French SAUCE
Pans from The smallest the largest = Pans POr
ringers. Fish Kettles, Porcelain and iron Sp Mortars
larger stock aud greater variety of articles
than before be brought the eE, snd,w sold
low for cash. iulyij MChENZlE & WILSON.
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OF various sizes, signs black yellow and various fancy
~ cn0rs Brass C8ndssticks Lamps Hecla Coffee Pots
French Cofse Macbae, Pc cake, and Pate Pans faFg
variety Of patterns bread and Boxes;
globe and LatFFs brass Tin Pocket Dark Laners;
70 ,l-tUbs, gg SliCers, Flesh Forks Spoons ets.
For sale by Judy I54 MCKENZIE " WILSON
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LEGAL NOTICE.
MANSON NJ. BRlENG1M. NJ. BRIEN, il.
Attorneys at Law,

OFFICE, NO. II wEsT-SIDE CHERRY STREET,
COOPEh'S BUILDING,
Formerly occupied by Ed Ewing)
HAVE taken in eOparnrrship NJ M. BRIEE, IT.,
practice OF Ia in all the courts Of davidson county,
One or both generally be found in the Office Prompt
especial attention given 10 securing and collecting 81
c,sms (nOney al Says ready when collected have
constantly and regularly IN Proe sion in the
District last 20 and will continue to
attend securing and collecting claims inused
in the OfCannOn, DeKslb White, FentTess, Over
ton PUTNAM and Jackson. have general acquaintance
with the merchants aud business in tn cOuues The
Nashville and in other places, might ind TO
their interest with me in relation thereto.
fefert0 and all who know tor my ability
and prompt attention 10 business.
MANSON n. RRIEN.
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Dom eStiC Gods.
Heavy A, rs, "a, Brown and Bleach
ed Domestics.
Heavy A, rs, "a, Sea Island Domes
tics, of all widths.
All qualities of Brown and Bleached
Drillings.
All Colors of Drillings, Selesia, Cambrics,
ETC., etc.
Linen and Cotton Sheetings, of all widths
Sd, 1914, Ia, 1874.
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THE PREMIUM JACK +" AfARENGO
/ { pc Y, . ( ar, MAMMOTH, '',aei -" NJ -
WILL make his 5 seasoh tennessee al Canev Springs.
w ocdury (ntS atd stand s40to Jen
Deit 10 PAYABLE When tbs or properly
removed Tran ferred PssuTsge gratis, grain iced rs
per week Mammoth is The rec pfent Of 10 premiums
marcI2S-tE r. srUus KNIGHT Il WILSON
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FINE GROCERIES FOR SOUTHERN
..... FAMILIES.

II HOMAS HOPE CO., No. IS9 Chambers street,
1 York,-establshsd l62O-ImpOTters sRd Dealers
10 all descriptions Rare Old Madeira, Sherry and Port
Wines Finest Old Brandes, Superior Old Jamaica, ST.
and Antigua Rum Old Holland Gin and every variety
OF Fine Imported and Domestic Liquors.
Cham PagBe-Max Sutaine, Aoet & Chandon and
Humm Imperial, Cabinet and VeTzenay, Hedseiek and
other Brands.
CIaret and SauterHe-Incuding Chateau Mar
gaux, Chateau La6tte Lovie, Larose, MaTgaux and ST.
Julien, Chateau and Haul SauttInes
HOOK WBneS-Of JOhuanuesbeTgeT, Ma coOrunneF,
RUdeshemeT Hoc heimeT, Sparkling Ock ana EOselle.
choicest varieties, ElegsntS Regsliss,
Conchas, Operas, Pressed and COmmunes.
Foreign EruIts-Of all kinds, Rasns, Almonds,
PruneS, C. f..
cas- and COfTeeS-al Of the 6nsst qualities.
BamS and TOngueS-BuTlingtOn, Virginia and
Westphalia Hans, Smoked and Picked Tongues.
Goshen Blu TERN FiTklns Tubs and Stone Jars.
Foreign PickeIS-SaHees, CatsHps, SardineS, Ca
pers, Olives, &C, o. ..r % ..... =
PFeserVes-Esst and West Indis and Domestic. And
full and general Of ever variety Of FINE
GROCERIES. [msrh6, 57-dly.
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Staple Goods,
FANCY AND SOLID COLORED
PRINTS. ...... .......

OF all Qualities and Manufacture
Dunnell & Co., Gloucester, Burn, Flo
renee, Washington, Franklin, A. 6S
w. Sprague, Richmonds, Con-
estoga, American, Frank
fort, P. Allen 81 Son, Manches-
ter, Cocheco, Briggs, Bay State, Ro
bersons, Lyon Company, Hoyle rs and
A Double Purple English;
And all the different makes of English
Prints of all widths.
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Soda Wafer.

take pleasure informing patrons pub
w lie generally that EOS PrepaEtd dallY
from Fountain, SUDA WATER Of the guIest, paa-
table and cooling kbd SeasOned with Sf H PS Of Fruit
and Berry Exrsctsl delica and delicious hsvO
prsnK twenty dlsrrnL kiHdsl Oar GsGER
sYhUPS Of the finest quality and pure, and hes
Xed with Sod Summer bev erageare strsBg hsnng
they heahfgi and .InyOgOrauug. Persons
troubled with weak stomaehs- bred1Sp diar
should fail their medicinal virIues believe
Lhu moderate " them could greatly mitigate II not
entirely cure such iDdispOstons.
is the FOUNTAH HEALTH, most respectfully
invite all IhaFsy and Psrske oEte Nectar
which int1xcatss nOS. .s DEhOVlLLE & BELL.
RPr29 No. 20 cherry street.
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TRs SECREr INFIKMITlEs OF
CONSULTING OFFICE FON
G. III E nj / S T r
AND MINING ENGINEERIN

A b. AASAAN- NJ D., Professor o. Aaalytlcai al
= cultural Chemistry, In the JLiv rsity Of Nashy
F. CAAVANNkS, graduate OI me school o. e.
gineers IN Paris France, nave opened Consulting
especially "a view the PATRONAGE OF AlE3ns ana Mani
ing COmpaaies, aud OthersihteFes.ed "a Hetailurgit
Mineral Spsculatluns.
They are ready ~ make assays, quantiiiye and qua
analyses Of agricultural s1iis. manure, mineral
m4rlS drugs, dyes, nreprO0f cays and Goals; 70 Diet
ne amount Of sulpharr gas. paTalns, naphIa, and p
)il contained In any coal, and It's caloTic powers.
Ihey solicit Oraers for makiRg metsiiurg1C exam
geological and t0p02 raphled msps ~ landed pro- cry
make TIE Held and Oiics Wurk red for b
roads, railroads. ncnes, coal Iibs stc, etc, and Il
WORK necessary for mining and ,--luiaeiu airing parp
required furnish sX5cuiiOn dralts = large ID
suporutend the execution.
rrgE A. h. Ansman takes charge Of the Chemical
ment. 3. g ChaEdnnss OF the Engineering aud Ged
AlscrmmunicaIions and orders 20 be directed sil
III, Nashville, Tennessee. omcs and LABORATORY
Medical College. april
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E. r. GLASCOCK,

AUCTIDNEER AND GENER IL AGENT,
ToBbD der his services the public, Agent for the
w sale Of
Real EstRtes Negroes, Furniture, Dry
.-. Goods, (sroCeTies.1r- 49, T. .-r
Or ether species Of property either In county, Be
ing determined to devote the above business
having had considerable experience haer myselftha
give satisfaction To those may favor that line.
always be found atthe Counting Room Of the Patro
once, when In n! Absence orders len. mArt-tE
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Opening Day!
- ONO - .-, s-r.
The Ladies' will please remember that on Dext $500
-rf - r-rz ..
Thursday, April I'd,
MRS. CROOKER

VIII exhibit for sale large stock Of the most beautIu
--- .- --..--- Fancy
BONNETSs FLOWERS, HEAD-DREsSRS,
GAPS, &c, 80
That has been offered in Nashville. Don't forget the
day. .- mar2q-tf.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-31
Christmas in SMYRNA.

The merry season is now over, and we can
look back upon it as one of much pleasure and
festiv:ty, despite the cry of &" hard times" which
has been continually ringing liz our ears for the
past several months. "Christmas comes but
once year," and, with majority of the peo-
pie, it ioW be enjoyed,-if at the deprivation oi
many other comforts. For several days previ-
Gus to the great holiday, our town was crowded
with persons from all parts of the country, and,
of all places of business, the candy and toy
shops (Of which there are many had the heavi.
est run. The market was unusually we'll sup.
Piled with poultry, and we suppose there was
scarcely family in the town that had not one
OF those noble birds-a turkey--for dinner
Chrlsmas-Eve was beautiful, and notwithstand-
ing the inducements to 60 into the streets were
so many, there, perhaps, never was time when
We had better behavior. Santa Claus made his
annual visit, and left good gift in each little
boy and girls stocking. Christmas day was
s'inglnsly cold, and the frost was all the mere
keeuly felt from its contrast with the late warm
weather. With the exception of service in
the NJ. +. church and private parties, there was
nothing to call the people out of their houses
or break the quiet and joyous festivities of each
family circle. On the following day, as well as
the day previous, there was slight fall of
snow. and in the evening seigh-bells were
m;rri!y ringing through the streets. The hoIi.
day has been one Of quiet enjoyment. We do |
not recol'ect Of hearing single fire-cracker,
and but little firing of guns. $50 much for the
prompt action of our Authorites) In regard
to drunkenness, there was not so much as fo,-
merly, or at least it was not made so public.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-31
SMRYNA PRICEN CURRE NI,
CoRREcrED WEEKLY FoA rMx TIMEs.
n q rrie e d.,

In this town, on Tuesday, the goth instant
by Rev. w. II. Brisbane, Mr.. John Morris and
Miss Mary Hayes, both of this county.
On the 29th inst, by Rev. s. w. Thomas
Mr.. Rober, NaiOr, to Miss Mary Elliott, all Of
New Castle CO.
On Tuesday, December 22d, 1857, by Rev.
w. M. Warner, MIR. Charles II. BayHard and
Miss Emily s. CahaIl. both ofKent CO.. Del
On Thursday, December oath, 1857, near
Frederick, Del, by Rev. WIN. Warner, Mr..
James ii. Williams, of Caroline CO., Md, 10
Miss Jose phine Smithers, OF Kent CO., Del.
On the Oath inst, by Rev. p. Mansfield, Mr..
Thomas c. Hill and Miss Sarah e. VOTERS.
both of New Castle CO., Del.
On the 9th inst, by the same, Mr. VIM. H..
Yates aud Miss Celia A. Boggs, both of Cecil
CO., Md.
On the 30th of Nov, by Rev. Joseph Jones,
Mr.. Isaac Sutton, of Kent county, Del, TO Miss
Mary Aorno Watson, of Wilmington
Smyrna times., 1857-12-31

To CORRESPONDENTS AND READERs.-Oul
fair correspondent who has furnished US with
the poem on the first page, d" To the Old and
New Year." we aops, will be frequent con.
tributor.
The proposition of J. H. B. is readily agreed
to. Hope, however, he will study brevity.
The paper which J. B. C. refers to, has no.
yet come to hand.
The trouble which w. NJ. w. speaks Of is
no trouble at all.
Among the several interesting communica-
tions in our paper to-day, the attention of our
citizens is particularly called to one giving a
history of the New York Library. BY the way,
in the conclusion of it we have key to the
frequ ent reyulsions that occur in these parts.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-31
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
A II Excellent Farm
AT DwwAHso g.
At PMbliC Sale.

The subscriber will sell at public sale, at
Foxwelfs Hotel. Smyrna. Dal, ON THURS.
"a T. The 3lst OF December, inst at 2 O'clock.
r. M.' the FARM adjoining the one on which
ne no" resides, situated ?! miles from Smyrna,
on 'he state road leading 10 Dover, and contain
ing about 2OO ACRES; go acres of which
oeing woodland, and the residue arabic land in
a a, nne state of cultivation. The Dwelling
rouse Barn, Stable, Carriage house, with ali
other necessary Out t-Buldings,--new and ir
good repair. 0ErA good schoo-house near Mt
hand, and convenient to churches, markets and
mills. Terms made known on day of sale,
Dec II, 1857 JOHN VAN GESEI
Smyrna times., 1857-12-31
Smyrna Advertisements.
Christmas HOLIDAYS!

IlE attention of the public is respectfully
called tc the fine stock of Christmas Goods ofthe
Undersigned at his store opposite FoxweH's
motel, Nam ST., Smyrna, Del, such az CON.
ThC IiONAklES of all kinds and qualities
urge I"t of GERMAN TOYS. Candy Tvs
Nuts, K"Islns, Figs, Knives, Card-Csses. Hair
StuShes 81 and Ferfumery; also, Tobacco, Segnrs
he has also for sale Fresh MEAL, WHEAT
FLOOk' and BUCKWHEAT FLOUR, of a
superior quality, which he is daily receiving
from Hoffeckers mill. s
dl7-tf D4N,T n EARtrS
Smyrna times., 1857-12-31
The Cotton Stocking Knitting Circle.

But few residents of our town, perhaps, ar
; aware of the existence in their midst of So
ciety, or rather Circle, bearing the above ra the
uncommen caption; and for ihe benefit and in
formation of those persons whose curiosity in
such matters, no doubt, ls greater than theiI
interest, we propose to introduce the Circle to
t0eir favorable notice, hoping thereby not only
10 gam their smiles. but their favor, approbu-
ton and cheerful assistance.
"The Cotton-Stccking Knitting Circle" be
It known, then, gentle reader, is composed of
the leading female members of st. Peters
Church. whose object is to meet once weekly,
at one OF their houses and enjoy social, intelli-
gent conversation, and knit cotton-begging
the circles pardon-halfhose, which they ex.
pect to dispose of at fair price to generous
and liberal public, the proceeds of which. it is
contemplated, will be devoted to purchasing
furniture, &c, &C., for the church.
Each lady-member of the circle is expected
10 contribute, each night of meeting, the very
trlhiHg sum of six-and-a-quarter cents (fppen-
ny bI), and each gentlemen double the very
trlfiIng sum of each lady, twelve-and "a half
cents Qebbenpenny biD, all of which is to be
devoted to furnishing and fitting up the interior
OF their beautiful church, which, it is contem-
plated, will be finished and ready for service
early next spring.
specimen of the work of the circle was
shown TO US one night last week, during short
aud pleasant visit to the circle, and we have no
hesitation in recommending those-again beg.
sIng the circles pardon-half-hose, to all who
may stand in need of covering or protection
for their feeble extremities. They make them
all sizes, TO fit the babe as we'll as the adult.
md, for durability and wear, they can't be beat.
We understand several dozens have already
been bespoke, and we have no doubt the circle
"'Il hnd ready sale for all they can produce
Jne lady (young and Handsomely, we learn, was
offered two dollars pair for two pairs of her
'wn knitting, and no doubt will be able to dis
'ose OF number of pairs more at the me
rlceE. Who bids next!
BACHELOR Boz
Smyrna times., 1857-12-31
Accidental Homicide.

most distressing casualty took place or
Christmas morning, near Hoffecker's mill which
resulted in the instant death of James Barcus
ayoung man aged about Is years-caused by
the discharge of gun in the hands of a young
companion, John Evans. The circumsta noes
of the case are as follows: AS is usual on
Christmas mornings with many young persons
IN the country, the deceased, with John Evans,
(sOn of Alr. James Evans, the miller,) and sew.
eral other boys, had been around the country
" shooting the people ur," and had just return
ed Ut being then about sunrise), and were stop.
ping for few minutes at Merton Jacobs. oc.
cupylng the tenant-house near the mill. Being
10 playful humor and reckless, as boys gene.
rally are at such times, Barcus loaded his gun
with small piece of corn-cob and fired at one
OF the company, striking Johns arm and caus.
ing momentary hurt, but doing no damage
John remarked to Barcus that if he did not look
cut, he would shoot him, saying at the same
time, he had no powder, having shot it all
away. Barcus told him he would lend him
some, which John took, and in loading used
piece of muslin, mostly composed Of hard seam.
tor wadding; and. after loading the gun, with.
out the least idea of doing injury, he fired
away,-the wad entering the left breast of The
unfortunate lad, who, with the exclamation 40
my God, I'm shot - fell to the earth and was
dead in a minutes time. The CONSERVATION n,
the fearful result for awhile paralyzed his young
companions, but after short time they recoy.
cred sufficiently to remove the corpse to the
dwelling of Mr.. Evans, near by. The young man
was standing about ten feet from the gun when
1t was discharged, and though the load was small
lthe powder being nearly all gomez, there was
sufficient power to drive the muslin waddinp
through the heart with the force Of bullet
The accident, however reckless. was the result
OF boysh amusement, in endeavorIng to show
"Pluck,"a and should be warning TO all others
not to sport with guns 10 any manner. /'..t
MIR. Evans Immediately sent for Deputy Coro.
ner Hawkins, of Dover, who held an INQUEST
she same dag. the jury rendering verdict Of
accidental homicide. aia.,'r} .,..-.t
hs semalns were inferred at Bethel M. E.
Church on Sunday morning. The deceased
bad gone to Mr.. E.'s not quite two weeks arc.
viously to learn the milling business ~
b John Evans is about IL or ls years of soo
and Is known as lad Of good qualities, and No
one supposes for moment that he had anv in
tention of hurting the deceased. He and his
parents are in great distress of mind in conse.
quence OF the dreadful tragedy. .,..
Smyrna times., 1857-12-31
Summary of News.

KASsAs.-The st. Louis Republican has re-.
turns from the Kansas constitutional election.
showing that the constitution with slavery was
adopted by large majority; the returns.
though neagre, being sufficient to Indicate the
result. 1t was reported at Lawrence that n
body of men had gone to Lecompton with the
avowed intention to seize the territorial arms.
and that General Lane had gone to Fort Scot,
10 destroy that place, dispense the pro-slavcry
settlers in the -Sha vince reserve, and carry tho
war into Missouri. Governor Denver has ,s-
sumed his position as Governor Of the territory,
and issued an address to the people. He states
that President Calhoun has invited himself and
the presiding officers Of both houses of the ter
rltoral legislature to be present at the cam
vassing of The elections returns.
MExIcO.--By an arrival at New Orleans
from Vera Cruz we have important news from
Mexico. The new republican constitution had
been overIhrown, the Congress and Supreme
Court broken up and dispersed, and Comonfort.
declared absolute dictator, with power 10 call
an extraordinary Congress. The whole capital
was In arms. Other cities had promptly given
IN their adhesion to the new regime. The
revolution was sudden and daring stroke,
planned by Comonfort and entrusted 10 Gen.
Base. People accepted the change with JOY,
and oil was going on well. 'ai l'' i'l 's..t
.f#.. .s.t ..t...r
EuRorEAs NEws.-By' the arrival at New
York. on Friday, of the steamship Persia, from
Liverpool,'w have three days later news from.
the old word. Ia China the British forces
were making preparations for an assault on
Canton. Failures continue TO occur in Grea,
Britain in large numbers On the continent
monetary affairs were in gloomy condition.
Since the departure Of the Adriatic, the Levia.
than had only been moved a few inches. The
Belgian elections. as far as heard from, had re-
suited 10 favor The Liberals. We have fresh
Smyrna times., 1857-12-31
Literary Notices.
BACHELOR Boz.

HARPER's MAGAzINE.-The January mum.
Der OF Harper is the best yet issued, and that is
saying great deal, for the past numbers have
oeen almost uniformly excellent. 1t contains
capital sketch OF N. p. Willis and description
OF IIlewlld, his home, illustrated with twenty.
hve views of scenery, &C. continuation OF
The racy sketches entitled "A Winter in the
South," with twenty engravings; an article on
'he SuPerSlltlons ct Sailors, with four engra-
wings: continuation of Charles Reade's Jack
OF All Trades (written for Harper); Frangi-
pannrs Sleigh Ride and What Came of 1t 1.-TWO
pages OF rich comicalities); and numerous other
attractive features. In the race for popular ia
vor Hirper's Magazine occupies foremost
piece.
The ATLANTIC MONTHLY FOR JANUARY
More aud more the new Magazine assumes a
distinctive character-and that good ONE
AS IN a person, the balance ofmany good quail
ties is It's best characteristics thus giving us
essays, scientific, literary and practical; stories
light and pathetic; poetry, brilliant and plain
tive; with here and there q paper not TO be
classified on account of its rare individual fla
vor OF philosophy or wit
The January number, by ITSELF illustrates
these remarks, and is we'll fitted to herald the
anticipated stores of the coming year. Phil.
lips. Sampson g. Co., Boston, Mass. Terms
$4,000.
DICKENS Household WoRDs just received,
and from glance at its pages think it's con-
tents excellent. J. Jansen, pub, 126 Nassau
ST., New York.
Also from the same publisher Dickens New
Christmas Story" Perils of certain English
PRISONERS. and their treasure in woman chill |
dren, silver and jewels. Price I3 cts.
The AMERICAN AGRICULTURIsT for January
Is the finest specimen ofan agricultural periodi-
cal we have ever seen. Though only $l.OO
per annum, il has more reading matter than
nny of the $500 magazines. o. Judd, Is7
Water ST., N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-31
HARD TIMES!

HARD TINES is all the cry, and the nm.
dersIgned Is disposed to take advantage of the
'lmes' as he he has just purchased very larqe
stock Of GOODS exclusively for CASH. and
viii dispose of the same for Cush, at a yerv
small advance So, if you can raise a little
money bring 1t along, aud we will sell Won
great pile of Goods for very small sum. We
are determined to have for our motto,
Cheap for Cash"
NOW Is the time 10 buy your CLOTHS.
S;ATIINETS, FLANNELS, BOOTS and
"iiOE%, ~c.' &c, as Winter Is upon us.
VI- We beg leave 10 call atlcnt,on 10 orr
large stock OF GROCERlE>,-as we are sell.
lng good Sugar at 8 ceuts per ID; Molasses At
~ cents per gul., and Coffee, Teas, &C., in the
same proportion.
Don't forget to Call and look, as it win b, our
pleasure to SHOW, and when you hear the prices
II VIII give you pleasure to buy. We are de-
town. 40
J. HENRY JEFFERSON.
U|l Store opposite the Bank. Smyrpa Del
Smyrna times., 1857-12-31
ALMONDS
INDIAN QUEEN HOTEL,
Wilmington. Del.

Reduction OF the Price Of Board to Suit the Times
Board Reduced from $500 10 $l.5O per day i,
The c1nve Annces of this House are unsurpassed hy
any other IOt.l the State aud the recent additions
alterations aud nprOv for the comfort OF quests
leave nothing 10 be desired
CIIAS NJ. ALMOND,
Deel7-lm Proprietor