Smyrna times., 1857-02-25
Written for the Smyrna Times.
voice OF Young America What Should
and What Shouldn't Be-

and What Shouldn't Be!
Mr.. Editor Monday next, our fellow-citi-.
zens VIII be called upon to chose their LOCAL
RULERS for the ensuing year; and, as the
Progressive " will doubtless be the triumph-
ant party few suggestions here from one of
their number, may rebound to their especial
benefit, and also tend to promote the common
veal and general prosperity of Smyrna, by
causing the selection of such men only. for
commissioners, as are favorable to the great
improvements advocated by them. This town
has too long been buried beneath the shades of
"Old Fogyisp," and it is high time that some
thing mighty was done to cause a chance. a
complete revolution, in the tide of affairs
Duck ponds " and "mud bridges" are tre-
mendous bug.bears - to the vision of the
"go-ahead," improving gentry, like US, of the
present generation; and, all who pay any re-
gard to the laws of health and decencv--to
say nothing of tareS-should see to it: that on
Saturday evening next, a thorough h-gong, full
bloOded ticket, favorable to the total overthrow
and utter annhilation of such nuisapces. he
nominated to fill the important stations--a
staunch, triee and true progressive ticket.
warmly advocating the whole list of improve-
InenIs suggested to the mind of oar martin.
which, if fully carried ont, as it should bc.would
make this town quite attfactiye--a "gurden
spot" indeed. And, permit me here, Mr.. Edi-
tor, to give you briefly few of these sugges.
toms, IN order to disabuse some timid minds of
error, and that the true friends of Progress and
Improvement may be stimulated ta work vail
aAtly for the success Of their most gLorions
cause
What first we want, is large Park, beauti-
luIiy laid out, with gravel walks, and well de-
coratcd with flowers of every hue. frarrant
shFubbery, &c. The " lIy de Park IN I.ondon,
might suffice as model in this case but
would suggest that, instead of the piece of wa
ter found there, (caIIcd " Scrpcnjinc y, ours
should be possessed Of an excellent reservoir
from which sparkling waters would ever yusl,
forth to meet the 0dmring gaze OF our young
ladies ard gentlemen, vino 50 highly appreciate
such delightful places of resort. Ola folks
however, shouldn't be allowed TO come within
forty yards Of the enclosure on any account!
Next comes the Public Hall: it must be erect
ed soon, and built, too, of the purcst granite. /
This should be n gaudy building, well situated |
IN central section, aud several stories iiyb.
containing inc, spacious room for theatrical
performances and dancing PURPOSES with cell. |
nGs elevated, to correspond with the Mgn;tg
OF The town. A clock shoald be placed in its
splre, but it shouldn't be regulated by Old Fopy
e-pleccs-they' too slom.
Market House, toe, o,-conluodious and srb.
santlal,w with good iron pillars,-is greatly need.
ed, and should be reared in our midst the pre.
sent season; and, dogs shouldn't be allowed To
go within stones throw of the beef stands.
under penalty of death!
1t 49, also, essentially necessary that Com,
ncFce and Main streets be considerably widen
the former, SO as to make
'oom for that Bombay Hook Railroad; and. of
course, the improvement being great benefit.
he owners of the property shouldn't receive
: damages" II
Inc great labor-savIng, street-swecping ma
nine should be constantly employed; that
normous dnst-exlcrminator should he at hand
eady tor use; whilst the streets should be hand i
oucy turnplkcd, aud TIE landlord PERMITTING
rass to grow within three feet Of his gutter.
houd be subject to heavy fine.
And, further, an ordinance should be rasscd o
prohibiting the erection of frame a
weIIIngs, and prescribing the height of all
onscs to be at least three stories and pirs o
louldn't have right to peep through the win v
Jws.
PAvIng, curb'ng, &C., should be resumed in re
HHter, and prosecuted with renewed viqor
ID, IN the summer season, old men and old II
omen shouldn't be allowed to traverse the <
lewalks, because they are "usele:s and ex.
'nslve Innovations" CO
The Saving Fund establishment, and Gus of
cry "'her description, should be encouraged 20
special enactment; and the ri,,ds shouldn,t
allowed 10 whistle in the town. su
A hIgh-toncd Bell, moreover, should be pur- re
ased rig of, and the "darks" run home after Pu
dnight.
And lastly, though net least, | would suggest
view OF the Increased business of the corpo. lzl
-lon--though feeling deIicacy in the tier M M
:, =, - ,""n CIerN oe created,wlth dc
= good round salary" and-ah-ihat your an,
lAble servant should yicH to the wishes of
numerous friends, and accept the a appoint.
Mt. More anon, perhaps. '. .,i
Yours, &c, in hurry,
YOUNG AMERIcA. gai
Smyrna, DEL, Jun 2l, 81. emf
!, % Wis
IHE LOTTERY BILL-LcgisIative action has rc,
II delayed on Tins grant, in consequence of the