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gas H GD VIZ &c @ -
"a ST0VES, STOVES.
SETIiE COMET OF l857-For pleasant veHttla.
on and cheerful fire. these Stoves cannot be sur
passed. Suitable for chambers dining rooms, &C
Those whose purses are small
Arn


passed Suitable for chambers dining rooms, &c.
Those whose purses small
Are WClC JMC To call
Our prices SUIT the times al the od.esabllsb she'd
stand OF North Chase 4 NUr'h, No. ! I6 Market ST.
PhIade phla
Economy in Fuel SILE ERS AlR-FIGITT
GAS BUR NER improved ry James spear. Jauuarv
10Th, 1891 would particular Gail attention 10 ms
celebrated Stove iOr ParlnrS Halls. Dmiug luDns
Chambers Stores, Olice~, 4c The heating uhallIle,
OF Tins excellent Stove Wet known that II Is
useless 10 make further comments t.ut the great ob
lection 10 the old pattern that holes where The
air enters the cylinder ignite the gas rcQue niy be
come stopped with 2she. anu clHdvrs; and when Tins
lakes place, The gas burning quaGcs o The Stove are
destroyed, ana there no OF cleaning en ont
without taking the Stove apart, and Frequently the
cylinder has 10 be wcd. TO prevent th!s 0blec
ilOn have placed on each side Oi the Stove per,r-
aed cast-lrun plate. with slides open and close at
pleasure; with this Improvement, The eas-burnIng
qualities of this Stove cannot be impaired BY over.
lIng or falling INTO the hands of those
cd to the principle OF tins Stove, there is no Difficult
BY OF keeping these openings free ashes or cnders
THE EVENING STAR PARIOR with double
radating bnse, warranted heat any double parlsr
Please call and examine before purchasing elsewhere
Manufactured and for sale Ouy by
JAMES SPEAR
No. lll6 Market street. Phadephit T.
Late North, Chase and North 800 Market 81 !
scD93m
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

DEL RAnRoAD.-The regular passenger
trains on the Delaware Railroad, below Dover,
nave nave been discontinued, and but one freight
'rain' with passenger car attached, runs daily
over una mat portion of the road. This arrange
ment, we understand, creates much dissatisfac.
tion' ana several towns along the line have re-
monslrated. ''T 'e"ei lh.>
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04
A NEW FEATURE IN BUSINESS.
EUerU lT1n bis OHM ,Joc,,

LlPPINCOT'T g. CO, One Price Clothing Store
o 4Oi market sTce'' Sd door above EIh street, PhIa
delpha. would solicit call from those i'm want If
CLOTHING, before purchasing esewhere-as ali
our goods are made up expressly for retail sales and
every article is marked III plain figures, so that all
must buy alike. All goods used in this store orc
Sponged before making up, and III articles sold will
be guaranteed 10 be cut and maj in the best manner
Remember
4O4 Market street,
ISAAC LrrINcoTT. Sd door above 4th, BLwooLsrox
Philadelphia.
se3O. '51.ly
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04
r OR r NJ

TIE new and nInodlOrs HOTEL. s,tnoteJ IN tho
corner of Main and Methodist streets in the mss,
b,easah! and improved part OF the Town Of Smyrna
me House Is three stories high, having front OF one
hundred and seventy five fcel on the above named
Streets and having arge number OF well-venIated
and arranged he'd ro suitable for families single
gentlemen II is the largest aHd most cuIlv venIenily
arranged Hotel in the State ot Delaware, and to an
energetic and experienced man oilers Inducements
rarely 10 be met with For further information apply
to Door SAMUEL NJ. FlSLER,
October %, 81. Smyrna, Delaware.
65-Del. Republican cOpV times,
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

05- A match at walking will take place in
the Town Hail. at New Castle, for u purse OF
$500 on Tuesday evening, November 3, 1857,
between and o'clock, between James o.
Connell and Samuel Turner, of New Castle.
Del. The purse will be awarded to the one
who walks the greatest number sf hours sue.
cessfully; ten minutes in each "a hours beinp
allowed for bathing.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

THANKsaIvING.--Gov, Causey has appointed
November 26th as day of general thanks
giving in this State. New York, Massachu.
setts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Pennsyl.
vonla, Maryland, North Carolina, Iowa and Con-
necticut have appointed the same day. The
Governors of Maine and Mississippi appointed
the 10Th.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

n GREAT SrAMPEDE Og SLAVES took place
at Cambridge, Md, on Saturday night week.
No less than thirty made their escape-.6fteen
belonging to Samuel Pattson, Esq; seven to
Miss Jane Gator; three to Richard Keene: one
TO w. V. B:annOck; one to Reuben E. PhiIIips :.
one to the estate of VIM. D. Traverse, deceos
ed, and two free negroes. These make Coytv-
Jour who have left that place within two weeks.
Messrs. Pattison, Phillips and Brannock have
Offered a reward of $3,1OO for the apprehen.
sion of their slaves.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04
Near Smyrna, Del. Oct
$50 EgEGgy EsEA

RANAWAY from lho snbscr,bcr on IN mornn.
OF the 18th instant, % NEGRO BOY D feet 10 /
inches highs black ana stout SlppO-ed la have on
PAR tussnicte pants, -ughliY .aJ ii cIcCke red
aHd Il checkerod fuck C0.t rhied tni ,,lid, or i,
tulicd keTsey coat drtD t,' sa,.t sos, hat al
Oi shoes. lie ~ ,uIu, .U,fI uonthg .,Gr5, aIl,,
JAMES tOLtDAN, aAI bound oDy a. yeats uid-
For hs apprehens Iud iDds aeni IN lal or rr,urn
10 ne. Ql not ALREADY thken1 w give riiv Dollars
Address WN. NJ DAY,
Oct 81, ,'57-tf C.reensbOIo', Caroline 10. MA
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

INFORMATION WANTED.-Richard Fl. Jones',
Esq, of Nashville, Tenn, wishes information
of John Brown, son of William Brown, (who
was an enlisted soldier in the war of 1929 or
any other heirs of said William Brown, who at
one time resided in this county. John Brown
for whom particular inquiry is made, is a shoe
maker by trade. Persons in possession of the
desired information, will please inform Rev.
p. Mansfield, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

FoREIoN.-The steamer Arago arrived yes.
terdAy with $1,O0O,OOO in specie. Breadsiufs
had slightly declined. The Banks throughout
Europe were raising their rates of discount
No later intelligence from India
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

WHEREAS, My wife, REBECCA. having
ieft my bed and board without provocation or
JUST cause hereby warn all persons against
haroorlng or trusting her on my account, as I
VIII pay no debts of her contracting after this
CHARLES II. RICHARDSON.
Smyrna, Del, Nov. 3, 1857. 7..3t
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

o. Our paper this week is very inferior in
quality, and too large in size. The balance of
the lot was sent back forthwith, so there will
be no more of the same Sort"
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

EArLY IN THE FiELD.-Fhe Washington
Clty American places at its masthead, as the
American candidate for the Presidency in 1860.
the name of Thomas Swami, of Maryland, nd
as his associate John Scott Harrison. of Ohio
for Vice President.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

CoURT.-A considerable portion of our paper
IS occupied by the Court Proceedings" which
we think will be interesting to our readers. A
full account of the trial of James Jones (n.)
for the murder of Henry Ralston, (n.) will be
found as reported for us. The case of Wesley
Anderson (n.) for the murder of James T.
Emory, (n.) was postponed till the April term.
The Court adjourned on Monday at noon.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

w "m' smith offers his store goods at re-
duced prices. He is selling off in order to
close up the business. --.s
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04
SMYRNA PRICES CURRE Mt
III A r RIED.
CORRECTRD WEEKIv nam

On the 28th inst, by The Rev. J. s. Willis,
Mr. k. w. Reynolds, jr., of FELTON,, Del, to
Miss Annie Emerson, the eldest daughter of
John Emerson, Of Frederick, Del.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

OF VIM. b. Collins advertises a oood s,r.
ply OF Cloths, Cassimers, Vestings and Trim.
mings for sale, and to make up into clo,b;po
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

VIOLATING LIcENsE.-Monday last, the firm
OF William q Daniel McCOnaghey was ar
Tagned before Esquire Eaton, of this town, for
selling liquor in less quantities than a quart,
found guilty in nine cases, and fined $45 90,
with costs Of prosecution.
The public feeling is rapidly turning against
these low groggeries, and it is now evident that
our citizens are disposed to tolerate them no
longer.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04
DOctOr Juligss Aueg.l,ach

FROM GERMANY
homeopathic Physician, Surg con + Accouc5e,.
GRADUATED AT PARIS (Francel.
,-,,,,,,,-, ana at BERLIN PrussjaJ
" OFFICE; Odd Fellows Hall, Main stree,
= my raAa, Bel,
= FEt EkENCES :-Drs. llcnng, Lure. Nc,dbo,t
DGhHng' and Koch. PuadeIh.a - ''''u''1'"'
Dr. Ncgendank, Wilmington:
DR. Ilempel, Professor M91erio NIo,fo, I'm,
peullcs; "iiu Ihera-
the Practice Of Medicine: ~ osy anu
Dr. Reed, Prof Of Physiology:
DR. lieimulh, Prof Of AnatoIny in ,,,o II,,,r.o,,.
Medical College AT Philadelphia "E''i'''
OCinlCr u -
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

or John A. Willard, has made an assign.
ment Of his estate 10 Joshua Maris, for tbe bene.
fit of his creditors. '"T ''"'-
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

DEATH FROM lNrOxICATIoN-On Wednes.
day evening last, man named Samuel Wiley
died suddenly, in the Esston mail stage, on the
road from Smyrna to Tempevlle, Md,-near
the latter place. He was much intoxicated
when he left this town, and it is supposed that
liquor caused his death. He was about 25
years of age, and leaves a family ifsaNilming.
'on' where he was said to have been respecta-
bly, connected.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

- CALIFORNIA INrELLIGENCE.-The crop OF Ger
eals Is largely ahead of the demaud for home
consumption. .1-#,...
The news of the panic in New York has
created but little surprise.
The trial of Treasurer Bates has resulted in
verdict in favor ST the State to the full amount
of his bond, 100000.
Inc Mormons in Carson Valley were to
leave there tor Utah on the 25th of October
Brigham Young has ordered them to form
secret cavalry company, equipped with years
provisions and clothing.
The expedition from Fort Buchanan against
the Apache Indians killed so, and took $50
prisoners.
Great excitement prevailed between the
and the inhabitants of Arizonia, and
no Americans are allowed passport into So.
nora.
The Plmo Indians have killed $50 Yumas and
apaches, for outrages committed on them.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

LEoruRE.-The second Lecture in the series
announced several weeks since, will be given
next Sunday afternoon, by Rev. VIM. II. Bris-
bane. Subject" Harmony of Science and
Revelation on the History of the Deluge."
This is an interesting subject, but little un-
derStood except by those having facilities for
extensive research, and we should think that
all our citizens, having it in their power,would
avail themselves of the opportunity to hear an
able elucidation of so important matter in
Biblical history.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

HARPER S MAGAZINE, for November. opens
with the second paper entitled, "a Winter IN
the Soath.' Some of the pictures are very
grotesque. The other illustrated articles are
"a kemn scence of Rome" "Nothng to
Wear, "ln Ii gh Lalltudcs," &c. There ara
a number OF other superior productions, beside,
the Editors Fable, Easy Char and Drawer.-
The next number commences new volume
There are over 10000 numbers published
best evidence OF lis popularity
Terms 50 %. llarpers Il Bro, n. Y.
HOUSEHOLD WORDS "A Journal of ClvIllza-
lion, conducted by Charles Dickens, is yalua.
Die monthly. The number for November IS
uIiy equal IN every particular to any former
ssue. Terms SS3 % per annum. John Jansen. |
No. l26 Nassau ST., New York, Publisher.
GoDEY' LADY's BooK.-The number for
N"vember Is already on our table, and speaks
more thana single number IN favor of the en-
erprlse and literary ta.ent of our veteran
riend, Cooley.
C1- Messrs. llurn & Kennedy of Middle
own, Del, have made an assignment to Sam
el L. Crawford.
" D. w. Gemmll, Esq. purchased at pub
C sale, on Tuesday last, 5l7. acres of land.
ear Georgetown Cross Roads, Kent county.
Ids Tor S;}7 % per acre, making in the aggrc,
ate $Sl6,258 %.
SUDDEN DEATH.-JacOb Alrich died sudden
: at his residence in Wilmington, from an at. y
.ck OF appolexy' on Tuesday morning, in the a
lth year of his age.
0T George Earle, ESQ, has sold to Joseph ,
oothe, Esq, sixty acres Of his farm adjoining .
lkton, including tenant house and barn, for g
e sum of 1000; twenty acres at $IOO per
're, and forty at $l25. He has sold TO An $
ew Alexander, of Ekton, ten acres, SIOO
'r acre; reservng the homestead and twenty
X acres &
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

DEATH OF EX-GovERNoR PoLK.-The Hon.
Charles Polk died at his residence in Milford
Hundred, on Wednesday last, in the 10th year
OF his age. lie was a highly educated, and
polished gentleman and one of the most es-
teemed and popular citizens of our State. He
was elected TO the State Senate three or four
times, held the office of Register in Kent for
one term, was elected Governor in 1926, and
became Governor the second time in 1882 bv
the death of Governor Bennett. On the death
OF Mr. Brobson in 1919 he was appointed Col
lector at Wilmington, and on the expiration of
his term of Office in 1853, he retired to his
farm near Milford. His house was ALWAYS
open 10 the reception Of his fellow citizens,
and he was noted for his gentlemanly demeanor
and hospitality. His remains were inferred at
Dover on Saturday, amid large concourse of
citizens who took this occasion to eyince their
respect and esteem for him.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

5000 Fetrdge's Baira OF thousand Flowers 80
VANS new Catalogue contains all The most popu.
lar books oi the day and he newest publications. all
OF which viii be sod low a. can be obtained al
other stores compice ca aleguc Of Books sent free
b; application through the mail. by addressing e. q
Evans, I39 Chestnut street IhIladcphla
Agents wanted IN every Town III the United States
nose desiring SO tnact can obtain full particulars by
addressing as above.
BIN consequence of lhe money crisis, and nu-
merous failures, the subscriter has been enabled to
purchase from assIgnccs an immense stock OF books
embracing every department OF literature, at prices
winch Will enable kim to give $500 worth of The above
glitS on every $1,000 worth OF Books sold.
An extra book, with gIit Will he sent to each per
son ordering TEN books be sent To one address v
Express. 0rSEND FOR A CATALOGUE.
NOV4.4t
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

NOTlCE.-The undcrsig gncd, Administrative named
above, hereby give rOtlCc that Letters of Admins
lrail0n were granted 10 HIM the cnty sixth day of
Octaber 1857 all pc the 'ctnre having demands
ngalnst the deceased estate viii present the same
properly attested on or before the lWen s>;h day of
October, 1858, or abde by law IN tins hcha1
JAO ii. BEWLEY
q.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04
Registers Office,
DnyEn. Kent ,.nnnlv. No

DovEa. Kent county, Nov. I'd, 1857.
UPON the application Of John IL. Bewlev, Admin
stratOr of Richard 5. CulbreIh late of Duck Creek
hundred, III said county, deceased, ordered and
directed by the Register that the SAID Administrator
give notice OF the granting of lcerl O administration
upon the estate OF TIE sand deceased bv causing nd.
verisemenis To be posted within forty davs r M the
daieOf such letters IN OF The most public places of
the county of Kent requiring all persons having de-
mandS against the estate To present the same, or abide
ny an Act OF Asspmh y IN suCl case made and proV-
dCd; And also cause ihe 10 hc inserted an the
.,my rna Times. a newspaper published Smy ina
Delaware, aud continue j.srCin t:2hl weeks
.12&S4s Given utu II tni aui 50 II Of office oC
-ZHS3ssSt, the Register a;OltsaId, at Dover Kent
~ Bc, county aforesaid, The day and year above
w. NB kNSS written.
S5sSsS H. "" NJ N'|DS "egl''eF'
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

WORTH
$50 Patent English Lever Gold Watches IUO OU each
33O falent Anchor % do 50 90
100 Ladies Gold Watches 3b cases $500
Cos Silver Lever Watches warranted i: 60
500 Parlor Tmepeces 1000
500 Cameo Sets, Ear Drops and Pms 1000
500 Ladies Gold BrIt ccIs so 20 TO I2 90
9OO Gcns est Chains LOCO
1000 Gold LOckets, large slzG GCubc case 300
1000 Gold LOckels small size 300
1000 Gold Pencil Cases, with Cold Pens $50
lOUO EXtIG toid FclS wIth cases y holders 10 80
21OJ Gold 'eHc.ls Ladies Z 80
2jGU Gold Pens, wl,i silver pencils 30
$500 Lades Go!s rciIS MIlL eases $50
i; W Gold Rings, Ladics' 90
2OoO Gents cold Rings 275
Z3OV Ladies Cod Brra,tpIIs 80
9JOJ Alsses GOId BrcI,jpIs 80
doOO iocket Knives. IS
1000 Sets Gents Gold Bosom studs 3 90
2UOO do do Sleeve Buttons 3OO
2uUO PAIRS Ladies' Tar Droi>. $50
oUUO Ladies Pearl end ls,s aiU
5000 Ladies Cameo Jel or Mosaic Pms = W
$500 Ladies Cameo Shawl and Ribbon Pms 40
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04
Merchant Tailoring.
S PL E. n DID GIF T S
At A39 Chestnut Street.
PHILADELPHIA.
'Ehe lkEisyInaE esif1 ggnNg, SAo.o

q. &. EFANSw uld inform his friends and the pub
nc that he has removed his Star Gift Book Store and
Publishing House, TO the splendid store in Browns
ron Building, 439 ClESIN NUT street. Two doors he.
low Filth, where the purchaser Wl receive one OF The
following gifts, valued al from 25 cents TO $780, con-
sstIng ri Gold Watches, Jewery &c.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-04

19.eo aIitg ~. Isaaa n4aIllaa nnL
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-04-22
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.

The RIVER was rising very slowly yestcr-
day. By our reports. we learn that the river
is again rising at Pittsburgh, with wet wealth.
er. We anticipate full river for some time
to come.
CS5- The packet Northerner, in charge of
MeSsrs Smith & Archer, will be up to day.
o. The Metropolis passed through the
Louisville Canal day or two since, in serenity
minutes. This proves that the cleaning OUT
last summer was to some purpose.
o. The new. "City of Memphis" passed
down on Monday night, with the hull OF the
old Crystal Palace in tow. She has an arrange
ment for hosting freight from the hold. as
convenient as it is novel. 1t consists of an
endless roller passing from the hatch to the
bottom of the hold, upon which freight is low
cred or hoistcd with great ease. The roller is
kept in motion by a ''nigger" engine.
OF The Louisville Courier, of Saturday,
says:
The Statesman was sold yesterday to Capt
Ashby and others, formerly of the w A.
Eaves, for the Evansville trade. She was sold
conditionaly, that her boilers would stand the
test of the hydrostatic pump, as applied by the
inspectors. She was tubed and found 10 draw
but 80 inches of water.
OF The fast packet, Bowling Green, is of
for Bowling Green to-day at 10 O'Clock. Send
down your freight, as she will leave punctual
ly at the hour.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-04-22

BALTIMORE, April 2l.--The City OF Wash.
ington has arrived, with dates to the S;h.
Mctlenry & Co.'s circular qnotes Flour de
clined Cd. Western Canal 33S; Ohio 29@3Os
Wheat 8s9d@9s. Red 7s6d@Ss. Lard dull
ut 7Os; holders demand an advance. Bee
firm. Bacon bouyant. Pork quiet and firm
Tallow considerably declined; sales at 56s6I
MADETD.-Despltches say that Mexico re
cognizes the justice Of the Spanish demands.
The diplomatic rupture between Austria
and Sardinia is not likely to be adjusted, bu
neither contemplate hoStlities.
Austrian commercial advices un(avorable il
consequence Of the spread of the murrain il
the North ST Europe.
England prohibits the importation Of cattle
skins, &c. which, it is thought, will affect Tho
provision trade.
The murrain has also appeared among tn;
cattle Of Austria.
General Ashburn will command the militia
~ force which is going to China.
The Neuichatel Conference has indefinitely
adjourned, as is said, on account Of the in.
practicable demands of Prussia.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-04-22
River and Weather by Telegraph.

LOUISVILLE. April 81, M,-River feet ]
inch on the Falls; feet in the Canal. Rain
ing and snow squalls to-day. Mercury Al.
ST. LOUIS, April II, M.-River still reced.
ing at this point. Missouri and Illinois also
falling. Weather cold, cloudy and windy.
PITTsBURG, April 81, M.--River feet and
rising slowly. Weather wet and chilly.
CINcINNATI. April 2l. M.--Wea;her cloudy
with some rain last night. River rising
CINcINNATI, April 81, p. M.--Weathel
clear and mild River stationary.
WHEELING, April 81, P. M.--River rising
s feet IL inches in the channel. Weathe
cloudy with rain and snow.
PIrTsBURG, April II, 2. M.--River feet II
inches, and rising Weather wet.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-04-22


DE. WHITE AT THE PAVILION HOTEL IN
THIS CrTY.-IIs professional visit is intended
for this and the adjoining counties on either
side the Ohio and Wabash rivers Owing to
other engagements. it cannot be protracte
beyond the first day of May. We cannot urge
too strongly the afflicted to avail themselves
OF this favorable opportunity TO procure DIR.
Whites Twice and rene lies; when we take
into consideration the high testimonials now
in his possession. OF his skill as physician in
the Treatment Of difficult and almost incurable
diseases The SHOWS of many winters have
now svered over his head with age, ard his
long experience in the healing art has caused
him to bring forth the result OF long and ar,lu-
Gus study, remedies for the relief OF the aitlict-
ed, which fills up IA vacuum in the practice
heretofore unknown in the profession. 10 &C
complish this, he has spent many years in
study and experimenting, until he succeeded
IN bringing forth his justly popular remedies
IL we cannot prize health too high, when lost,
we should not fail to employ, whist they may
be Iound, such remedies as are sure to restore
US. Such are the remedies dispensed by Dr.
White for the cure and mitigation of the suf
ieringS OF the diSeased-and especially adapt
ed to the cure Of long standing, complicated Or
inveierate diseases.
TEsTIMoNIAL.-We can add to the above
tribute from the Enquirer, that the foreman
OF our Job Office, who has been afflicted for
two or three months with an inveterate cuta-
neous disease, and who has used many RENE
dies in vain, testifies to us that Doctor White
has made him we'll.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-04-22
CINCINNATI MARKET

CINcrSNATr, April 81. M.-Whisky held
higher, hut prices not yet fixed. Flour, fair
demand; 400 bbls sold at So 3o@5 SO. Pro
visions unchanged.
CIxcINNATT, April Fl, P. M-Whisky in
active demand Holders ask an advance on
forenoon prices, but did not obtain it. The
sales were 1000 bbls at 23c. Corn active at
55@56. Barley scarce and in demand at
81 cool 81 for Fall. and 81 so for Spring
for seed Rye advanced to 90c. Flour un-
changed and less firm under the steamers
news. Nothing new in provisions. Market
firm but inactive.