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Smyrna times., 1857-11-18
Business Gossip,

W Mr.. J. Henry Jefferson has received
new stock of goods, which he is selling At as
tonlshly low prices. Many of the goods, il
consequence of the pressure of the times, which
iell particularly heavy on Market street, he was
enabled to purchase below the Importers pri.
ces. by this means he is selling much below
the usual rates; and, having a full assortment
on hand, there is no doubt in regard to being
suited in fancy and quality as well as price,
head his advertisement, and give him a call.
W Mr.. VIM. G. Lowe, of Wilmington of.
iers large lot of clothing for sale at greatly
reduced prices. Mr.. Lowe is an enterprisipp
and obllglng man, and will, no doubt, sell his
o'OOO Garments, consisting ofcoats, pants, s,vests,
shlrts' and boys clothing, at prices 10 suit the
times. '-o
VF Mr.. Flanigen, Everybody has heard of
flanlgen, the enterprislng and indefatigable
shoemaker of Wilmington,) like all men of his
stripe, who makes known, instead of conceals. |
Ills business, floats with head high above the
"ater' no matter how many are sinking around
i'm. Read what he says about " Fifty Years
1ence," and when you 90 to Wilmington, do
lot fali to visit Flanigcn's Cheap Shoe Store,
nd loves Clothing Emporium
W J. w. Evans, the Gift-Book man in
advertises large number of
looks at the usual prices, in addition to which
lie purchaser will receive present ranging in
alue from % Cts to $lOO. Persons ORDERING
0okS by mail will receive them promptly, with
le corresponding present.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18
III A Il RE d,

On the 18th inst, by the Rev. p. Mansfield
mr.; John Clark and Miss Sarah A. Hudson,
both ofNew Castle CO.
, on the 18th inst, by the same, Mr.. Joseph
peterson aud Mrs. Hester Reynols, beth of
Duck Creek Hundred.
on the 18th inst, by Rev. G. Dram, Mr..
James ii. Pratt, to Mrs. Sarah f. Savin, both
of Smyrna.
On Thursday, Nov. 18th, by Rev. Mr.. Hey
COCK, Mr.. james Goodwin, Georgetown Cross
Roads, Kent county, Nd, and Miss Maggie.
laughter of Nathaniel Moore, Esq, of Will
mington.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18

II
a "L OURRENcY.-I The Presidents Message
state Banks, $c.-It is rumored that NJ
buchanan, in his first annual MESSAGE 10 Con-
greSS' will take bold ground on the curronon
question; that he will re-afIirm the principles
% rr.u uo"n IN IN his speech on the Independent
treasury Bill. He believes that it was tho -
tentlon OF the trainers of the Constitution 70
establish hard'mOney currency, and that the
action OF Congress since has been n s,eodv do
parture from that intention. 1t will he his Oh
Ject' then' to retrace the false steps taken and
to bring the government back to the ,,mo
ground.
The issue will be made in the next Conoress
whether State Banks have the constitutions
L% power to issue circulating promises to nav"
mere VIII be large party to take the ncgo.
1--WE OF The argument, who will not. it is sa;d
yield until decision has been given on the
question by the Supreme Court of the United
States.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18

EQuALITY to All Uniformly of Prices =
a new Feature in Business-Everyone his own
Salesman! y" u
JONES & CO., of the &c Crescent Ono Prco C,I,,,
ing Store No. 200 Market street above S,y,h
fHILADELPHlA, in addition to he wing the larees,
most mos varied and fashionable stock of CLOTHING in
aue!pha' made expressly for retail sales have
constituted every one his own salesman bv hovmT
marked III figures, on each article the very InweSi
price II can be sold for, they cannot possibly varv
great palns taken with the making so that ali con b
with The full assurance of getting good article at the
No. 200 ""1Io ;do SiAIh' ,
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18

ExHIBIfION-An exhibition of the Smy,na
academy will take place tomorrow evening,
IN Wards Hall, commencing 81 o'clock. The
exercise will consist of defamation, singing,
&C., and will be very interesting. The money
taken VIII be appropriated to the purchase of
Charlie philosophical apparatus, &C.. for the nae
OF the scholars. A public examination in all
the studies has been going on to-day. The
next session will commence Nov. 23d.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18

RECEPTION OF NEAL Dow AT HoMe
thursday evening, Hon. Neal Dow was nuhl;o
" received BY the friends of temperance ~
Ian Lancaster Hail. Portland. A grand supper
was given' and addresses delivered Tho fri, ags;.
was qq''e success, the hall being nearly fin.
ed and much enthusiasm PREVAILING. ~
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18

WHITE TEETH, Perfumed Breath and Bean.
tiful Complexion, can be acquired by using the
"BALM or THOUSAND FLOVERS." Who,
lady gentleman would remain under the curse of n
disagreeable breath, when by using the Balm Of a
render it sweet but leave the Teeth as white as oia
basIer Many persons do not knew their breath is
bad, and The subject is delicate their friends will
never menuon 1t. Beware Of counterfeits Be sure
For sale by all Druggists " -
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18

SUNDAY School EXHIBITION SUNDAY
School of the M. E. Church in this town ia rro
pairing for public exhibition, which will come
off sometime during the christmas HOLIDAYS.
most probably on christmas night.
OF We have received the first number of
neatly printed little paper entitled, Our Flag.
1t is published by the Milford (DeD High
school, and devoted to the Improvement of the
W The Court for New Castle county COM
menced at New Castle Monday morning. We
understand that long term lis anticipated. : ;,
or The communications of "a Teacher"
and "Tenperance" win appear in our next
paper. lArag .Rsoif. sf.ts 81, -...t,.-...
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18
The Taking of Delhi.

Inc London Times and British press gener.
ally are naturally and Justly iubant over the
,aii OF Delhi, and the news will give hardly
ieSS pleasure In America than in Britain. 1t
was no small work to accomplish this under.
taking.
Inc siege train consisted of nearly 40 pieces
OF heavy artillery. Six days elapsed, even after
the guns had been got into position a nd o,onod
upon the defences, before the breaches were
judged practicable, and the number of Engineer
ana Artillery officers killed or wounded in the
operatlons-eight of the former and five of the
id"er-Proves how completely the affair as
Sumed The aspect Of regular siege. The par-
a'So" Vi lahatical mutlnecrs struggled with the
iury OF despair, and so extensive was the area
OF the buildings to be occupied that nearly
week was consumed in advancing from one
point to another. The magazine alone was
found TO contain l25 pieces of cannon.
The London Times speaks of the future in
i"uia win deep interest India abounds in forts
ana positions ofstrength, but the utility of Delhi
TO the rebels was less in its bastions than in its
arsenal and these great magazines are now
oSI 10 them; nor is the military organization
"n'cn they retained in Delhi TO be long pre-
served In the confusion of flight.
n letter from Delhi under date Sept. .. as
er'S that ON the 3lst of August the Sepovs
PRESENTED white flag to sue for terms of sur. +
ehder' and offering, as first condition. to give
P all those who were known to have commit.
ed actual murder. The answer, if the writer h
'as not misinformcd, read thus: 1
"The British Government will hold M terms
'ltn murderers, rebels, and nutineers. Snr. p
'nder must be unconditional. ANY other rebel .
oIming to propose other terms will be bnng
III further negotiations will be carried on at
lie muzzles of our guns"
II THIS statement is confirmed. if will no .
ul'ful subject for comment bv those who mn. rr
'rtake to write the history of the Indian Re. in
lllon' and no doubt calculations VIII be vep. N
req as to thG number Of lives that wero los, ~ II.
'Le British camp by the rejection of all CON. bo
i'aole terms tor cessation of the contest th
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18
FIFTY YEARS HENCE

mr. generation IN which we live NAV trnIv l..
sdiu 70 be fast one. Men eat last. sICru t:,st hy,
IA ,'ti ana DIE fast and when we come 10 look M iEf
-4"s"cuC Telegraph, the Ocean Steamers the sv IN
ness Oh The railroad Cars, al d the mower nhtn b.
machinery we must come The conclusion Ihat Nh
l'S' age only look at II. and Imagine the taIkpp
ana travelling 20 miles SINGLE hour
az" Small lump OF machinery giving us the ro,,c5
"I thousand horses ! Who would Lpye in, D,i,,nr
tins Hity years aEo7 '"'s '"'"
FHiY years hence lns'ead Of these i'll looking trIe
s'aph poles The Telegraph Will be for,pc. liz nor
work under ground. and VIII Iny =. IN tto ,, ~ ~ '
ol 'he ocean burled" " there slrIke o lhouGLt in;
~ rdS. '2'''s 'ii'o
Fifty years hence travelling VIII have ia cbo,oos
eau oi Inc dirty cars and dirty routs oar railroads
WI Mn Oe gravelled over and deckcd wIh shade trees
me hleht lines will have tLelr sleeping cors. Win
pet'hs lor sleeping and The hotel cars viii be regu
'ur IN attendance, where meals viii he servod ,,
equal IN style and dispatch To- our ir,trl,s Lo,oI
lHeh al the approach OF the cars the wild screams
Vi Tue steam VIII be changed to heraldnp firth c,o,
y, anu ,'e cars labelled '';hrough from New York
70 Wilmington III hour and 20 minutes with laTge
tfelghi OF Boots and Shoes for FLANlGEN the chem
Shoe Dealer" Wv e"P
Fiity years hence the electric batteries will
our street Lamps at snce-WIl enable all the cocL
to keep exact time and Will cause aII Iba e. i no
oeis u strike at once, and will light beacons m on
80 ~ I ui'I uahserous ROCKS, where storms cause
I 10 haZlrd thelr lives and spend their lonely davs
Flily years hence the writer will not writs h, ~,
SLOW process at times losing his chocest ides hu,
VIII sci down to the newest invented Chirogranhica
ts!rumtnt' ana putting his fingers on the keys will
wrlre as fast as he think and then viii ,vrt ,
! lroprIety and say "Ah, that FLANIGEN Is tho 1n"
tor Boots and Shoes " '''' nun
flIy years hence steam will be in general use f,r
. houses IN Winters, and the steam engine and
cur VIII traverse streets in perGorminr lie -
u m carrying passengers through our civ
70 LANIGEN'S Cheap Shoe Store and bearing Inc |
eage from street to street. In hOrse-cars and draws
F,ny years hence apparatuses will be in use for
making gas which can De carried under ,nan roi
men men gas VIII furnish heat for cooking and viii
40 away with the Old-iushOned mode of cooking hy
wood or COAL owning ny |
tIfly years hence, couple we'll get married in tho
hoIhhg then step into store for the sale of honses
ook over book OF patterns pick out one thai suis
ner iueas and means. and order it home it Will be
enI nome IN the mOrnng-Will be put up before night
'nu occupied the same evening For further partIeu
ars enquire ut
FLANlGEN'S Cheap Shoe store,
No. 10 West Second street
J,o,. (sgn Of the black boot)
wilmington, Del
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18

re-. n"osENENrs DURING HARD TIMEs.-It is n
''''ie singular that while "hunger mobs" are
assembling in New York, the theatres mostly
supported BY mechanics, are well attended
every evening. The Herald says the receiDts
are nightly about $4,000, nearly sixteen tbou.
Sand persons being in attendance. The places
OF amusement in Philadelphia are likowis.
well attended. 'NS"'Se
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18

The New BoAT.-The new beat Pilot Boy.
was substituted for the Balloon on Monday
She was built expressly TO avoid the shoals at
the mouth Of the creek, on which the Balloon
used frequently to" stick" We intend to give
a description of her as soon as we can get the
necessary information. Il s9~ees
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18

SALE OF PEws.-The receips from the sale
o, pews IN the Central Presbyterian church,
Wilmington, last Wednesday, amounted to the
snug little sum of $4,000. The premium Of
9''9'0% . was paid for the first choice by John
II. Latimer, ESQ.,, and $3.50 for the second
choice by Henry s. McCoombs; while others
ranged from $50 downwards. This Church
was dedicated last week, Rev. Mr.. Wiswell
Pastor.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18
d I z D,

On Saturday last, the 7th inst, at the Penn
sylvanla Hospital, Liston A. Houston, Esq, for
merly OF Kent county, after long and severe
affiIctlon ofparayss, in the 62d year of his age.
At Magnolia, on Saturday last, Mr.. Wrixhem
McllVaine, aged 80 years.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18
Gambling and Kindred Amusemants


The Editor of the Milford News in cor,oo,
'"S d" item which some one-without his
kho"ledge' In fit of fun,-placed upon his
| file, says:
we lcel under obligations TO saw that
| '"eFe Is not man in the town of Mi)f,rd vLo
cah DC called gambler, and that our town * sos
IIee ,,e from TINS vice as any on the Peninsul,
ave not out once or twice seen money put
" al Chance during our residence in Tho t1n.n
LuoIic opinion frowns on and condemns evcrv.
'"'hs OF The klnd and there is no man in tho
low would even dare to institute horse. roca
uI'Hough we hear of them in almost every AZ,
IO''"" around US. Indeed, in consideration Of
."o P'e'"iIln9 wees OF the times, we look upon
the young gentlemen of our town a : no,t,r,l-,,fI
"nu morality. For the most part they
are lound attending punctualy our Church,:
Sab6lIh Schools, musical associationo anI,,.i1
piaccs OF like nature; and notwithstond;rl, ,ia
'"c 'hat Milford is the largest town in the S,oto
thcfe are only three bars in town vLor. IN
toNicatlng drinks are retaled, and none of thrn,
uo'ls very thriving business We only wish
that every town in the State was as freo fron,
''Ie' immortality and inlemperance as Milford
Oood Exceedingly good !-and we are sur-
prlsed that these patterns of vi,,uo ~ -
ANY, whO' in the Editors language, are for
tne most part found attending Churches, Sab.
Oath schools, musical associations, and other
places OF like nature" should even give cosp.
lenance to anything like the following. taken
rom Inc same issue of that paper:
IHALLENGE.-We in Milford are No non,
'iers' nor VIII we stake money on anv zane
''nGi OF chance or skill, but we are antboriyoJ
- oner 10 play party OF gentlemen from anv
NV" ~ III 'Le state game If ten pins. ON tho
llleys at the Union Hotel, at any time the chaI %
engeu party may appoint Dover made bar
PPearance IN town Yesterday with the loudo' t
nc desIgn of beating every body, of course but
'hen Milford scored from eighty to nine,v or
very game they concluded there were oibors
u true eyes and steady nerves besides Them. d
eveS. In short, they were badly beaten and
cknowledged the corn. ''' a"u
We are informed that the Smvrno coo,o i
neht consider themselves accomplished bawi Il
rs Wlll not some of them accent Tho cbai 3
snge II they see fit to do so, and beat MI !,
pro- r OF course their expenses will be poid by
he defeated party" " pau Oy
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18

VESSEL LAuNcHFD.-Mr. James IIendrickson
launched at his ship-yard, at the LANDING. on
MONDAY last, fine vessel OF $50 tons burthen.
and OF the following dimensions: 50 #. keel
70 IT. in. beam, #. 6 in. hold. She beIoncs
to Messrs Beaston g. Watkins, Odessa. and i
intended for the Eastern grain trade.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18

CURIosrrY'-We have seen curiosity in the
way of cabbage Cor rather cabbapesI orowr
IN the garden of Mr.. VIM. M. Bell, of our
town. The stalk las nineteen distinct and
perfectly formed heads upon it. 1t is of the
Drumhead Savoy variety. Some of the farm.
ers In the different parts of the State have bsen
OOastlng OF their big potatoes, beets, &c. If
any can beat this stalk of" green's" tbev ouob,
tell the reason why, we think.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18

LARGE EsTABLIsHMENT.-The larOest o.
rage manuiactory in the State is TIM. IF M"
ior o. Co., on the causeway, a short Jis,.
from the bridge over the Christions =. TUGe W;1
mngton. II is stories high, l05 feet lono ~ y;
40 feet wide. 'ss' iong ana
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18
Sherif's Sale.

81 virtue OF Il writ Of levari facias, to me
Glfected, Will be exposed to public sale, at the
liotci OF TIlghman Foxwcll, in Smvrna. Duck
CreGk Hundred, on SATURDAY, the 2ist dav
OF November, at o'clock, p. NJ, the following
described piece or parcel of Ground-situated
IN ihe Town of Smyrna, Kent county and State
OF Delaware, on the northwest side of Me,bo.
Gst qi street, adjoining lands of WIN. FAIRIES and
iI" IoeheZer Cloak, and said to contain Forty-One
hundred ~ ana twenty-five Square Feet of
,ta"a I'o""o' De the same more or less, upon which
there is erected a two-story Frame DWELLING.
House and other Buildings Also. the free nsa
H Gl a twelve foot alley in common with the said
VIM. FAIRIES and Ebenezer Cloak.
Being seized and taken in execution as the
property OF Thos. p. Brian and Rebecca Ann.
Ills wife, and will be sold for cash bv
Dover, Nov. 9Th, 1857. Nils
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18

ANOTHER CHANGE.-In consequence of nu.
merous complaints by the people living below
Dover, along the railroad, new arrancomon,s
nave been made, which will, we learn. 90 into
ehect on Monday next. The morning train
from Philadelphia will be the same as hereto.
tore' The afternoon train with freipbt cars
attached will leave Philadelphia at one O'clock
instead of 81 as heretofore, arriving at Smyrna
station about o'clock. The new arronoo
ment does not at all suit the upper part of the
road' more particularly the subscribers 70 tho
evening papers as they cannot be had after Sat.
urday' We have not yet been furnished with
the new bill so os to correct our time tablo
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18

W Mr. Sartin, ofPhladel phia, is engraving
a steel portrait of the late Alexis Irene Dupont
lhis picture is gotten up by the publisher il
the best style, and at an expense of about two
hundred dollars. The plates will be ready il
a few weeks.
MARINE HospITAL.-Tbe pronrietv of erect
ing marine hospital at I.ewes. in This State.
says the Republican, has been suggested-
Ihere is no other place on our coast where one
is more needed. Through the winter season
large number Of vessels lay at the Brea kwa-
| 'eF Ior dayS and even weeks at a time and the
SICK and the disabled need more attention than
they can possibly have on board of vessels. or
In the town among strangers. The location is
one OF the most healthy, and convenient and
we learn that some of the officials at WASHING
ton regard the matter in very favorable man.
ner.
VF Two men entered the hen house of|
Thomas b Rice, Esq, living on the road TO New
castle, one night last week. Upon hearing = n
unusual noise, MIR. r. went out with his run.
when the rogues scampered off, snaDpinr n mis-.
tO as they went.
hoBBERIEs.-Robberie of various shades ofI
enormIty are becoming common in and abopt
our CITY. Scarcely day passes that we do
not hear of some house being broken opnn- |
some wagon robbed, or persons assaulted in the
street or highway and made "stand and do
er."--Wl Dem.
V{- The Directors of the Bank of SMYRNA
nave informed the citizens of Wilmington that
hey have declared dividend of four per cent
'ut oi 'he profits of the last six months. pavabIe
o the stockholders or their representatives ON
n after the 18th inst
W The New Castle County Bank at Odessa
las declared dividend Of three per cent, for
be last six months. '' '0'
" One of the upper rolling mills at the
o"deE works Of the Messrs DUPONT. exnloded
Friday last, when two men, named Shannon :
'ere burned considerably but not dangerously
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18

T Do not forget the Library meeting to
night Every one favorable to such a move.
ment should be present. tlal -.t.m .pr4pal.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18

MEsg@ THE EXHIBITION Of the S,ovrn,
80. Academy will take place, at WARD'S
nALL' To- Morrow Crhursday) evening, at 8!
0 clock Abundance l2I ccnts-to be used N
purchasing Apparatus for the use ofthc students
Now lSih, 1857. 1'''''
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18
Town Meeting.

AL persons favorable to the establishing Of
l"ble Library in the Town of Smyrna, are
respectfully invited to attend Public Meeting
IN w ARDS HALL, on "Wednesday Epening, l4lI
instant at O'Clock. The object Of the meet
ing IS to set on foot plan tor tablishpg =
rubllc Library in our town. An address viii
oe delivered by Rev. w. II. Brisbane. Len
there be full attendance both of ladies and
gentlemen. Nav Fn,r,,,,' 1"'
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18
DUI' hePhbIlcan copy iImCy.
$50 RENN AEsBR

K ANAWAY from the snh,crlL, =. 80. -. ,....,,,.
ol Inc l2ta instant, Il NEGRO B,5N , i,,i &, ~
inches high black and slout. Supposed TO have ON
par Cashmere pants, slightly red and checkered
iuiled keTsey coat, drab; a white SHIRT. SIR. HIN
Old shoes lie is fine. smart looking uepro .sm, =,
IAMEs "a! ~ HOLIDAY and hound hoy yeurs old
For his apprehension and IodgmeHi IN ri; ar -
10 me- ut not already iOkenl will give iiny Dollar,
Address WA Al nav
Oct 81 ,'51-tf treonsboro, s.
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18
A NEW FEATURE IN BUSINESS.
EUeru Man his Ohm, SoIos,,

EUery Man hlS OIOn NdIeSman.
LlPPINCOTT g. Co, One Price CIothina Store
No 4O4 Market street, Sd door above 9Th street Philo
CLOTHING, before purchasing elsewhere-as ali
our goods are made up expressly for retail sales and
every article is marked in plain figures SO that nil
mast buy alike. All goods used in this store re-
sponged before making up, and all articles sold viii
be guaranteed 10 be cut and in the best mannrr
Remember
404 Market street,
ISAAC LIPPINCOTT. Sd door above Iih WON sro,,
Philadelphia.
se30, ,'57-1y
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18
= OR r z MT,

ne new and co nmodious HOTEL stnotp.I o, ,.o
O1an',, " nam ana Methodist Streets in the ro..f
ib mu anu improved taii Of the Town of Su,,,.,
ne house Is three stories high, having fou, ni on
uu'ufed anu seN enty five feet on the above n.,nsd
streeS' ana having large number NJ welI.yent,otaJ
u In"geu hed rOoins suitable Cor families or sinoIe
gentlemen IT. is the largest and most conycn,sn1i,
ar'ueeu roteI In The Stale OF l., laware and to m
energetic and experienced man Offers indmc.r,on,s
IN ~ W met Nun MN t"r u|in,r uiura.lton atpiy
~ DOcT SAMUEL 81 Ei.!,K. ~
80 ~ o. Smyrna, Delaware
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18

HE TINES" is published Erery Wednesday. By
RcBT. D. HoTFEcKER, Editor and Proprietor, at the
Temperance Hall. Smyrna Del.
TERMS-SUBscRIPTIoN.-O year 81 so in adrance
or $500 # not paid I'LL end Of the year. No paper
discontinued until all arrears paid-Only at The
option of the Publisher.
ADvERTIsING.-FOr every square Of 10 lines less first
insertion so cts each subsequent insertion 25 Cts
Liberal arrangements made Nth yearly and half
Vedr[U advertiSers
Smyrna times., 1857-11-18
The MOrm0ns in Arms.

, ne SAT- Lake Saints" it seems to be pret
~ clear, by the last news from the far West
ana by the dispatches from Washinrton.-bove
really made up their minds to try conclusions
win uncle Sam,--if not in open battle. then
III the denies aud passes through which the
United States troops must march before reach.
Tag Salt Lake. II the report is correct. tb,,
'he Saints" have attacked and taken posses.
S'on oi between seventy and eighty governmen,
wag'ns' (wlth army supplies) on the Green
river and the b Sandy Brigham has openod
the ball with bodness which shows that hi.
threats are something more than winds and
words. 1t is also represented that the polv.
gafnistS are enrolling by thousands, burning the
grass 10 starve our horses and cattle, and doino
uVers other dreadful things, with view 10 nrs.
vent 'he army entering the Valley at ALL All
'hls "needs confirmation ;" bu', if the confr.
ihatlon comes, 1t is to be hoped that the Gov-
ernment will push on the war with ron.v,ol
vigor.
ImFoKFANr PRovIsIONs.-An evil let alone. |
IL Is said, will in time correct ITSELF Soc, =,
Ieast' is the case with the deceptive mc,spros
u0eu oy many producers, to cheat consumers in
AS we have previously said. the
Sale OF frult-such as peaches, Strawberries
~c''-haS been one of vast deception. the ma..
sures varying and continually growing Ioos
"hHe 'he consumer was buying at the some
nominal price and quantity. The City Council
of Philadelphia passed an ordinance ON Friday
last' which eti:ctuulIy regulates the matter
II provides, " that it shall not be lawful to sell
within the limits of the city, fruits and vepe,o-
'ies' by any other measure than busheI and
Us divisions, each bushel of white potatoes 70
"elgh oo pounds and sweet potatoes, 80 pounds
lnder penalty of So"
The Baskets and other measures, we pre.
ume' will all have TO be stamped bv the In. ,
pector' or else (if found to contain less than
he lawful measure) the owner may be panied
With an infiction of the penalty. Those in b
crested should take notice. .