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Smyrna times., 1857-02-18
Written for he Smurna Times.
II. C. DOUGLASS, Sec'y.

The SENATORIAL SUPPER-On Thursday
night last, came off the grand supper of Sena-
tors Bayard and Bates, at Dover. The cloth
was spread on two tables at the favored Hotel
-Fountain's Perhaps, not more than one
hundred of the invited political and personal
friends -four distinguished Senators found seats
around the fesial board, which really groaned
under the weight Of terrapins, oysters, chicken
salad, and variety of the choicest sweet-meats.
About 10 o'clock the company were seated, the
Hon. James A. Bayard graciug the head of the
table. We noticed that many of our prominent
citizens and politicians of either party, aud the
members of the Legislature, were present.
After all had partaken of the rich luxuries, and
were beginning to appreciate the champagne of
the generous Senators, which flowed as bount-
fully as if it were royal banquet, and to the
satisfaction of all, the plates were removed at
IL o'clock, when the Speaker of the House Of
Representatives, Geo. w. Cummins, ESQ.,, asked
the attention of the company, to propose the
health Of the Hon. James A. Bayard, which
brought The Hon. Senator to the floor, with a
speech neat and effective, in which he referred
to a memorial to be- presented to the Legisla-
ture, which asks for the creation of d State
Normal School, and delicat"y recommended its
favorable consideration. Mr. d. concluded by
offering a sentiment to the Hon. MARTA w.
Bates, to which Judge Wootten responded in a
becoming manner; and, by way of apology fer
Mr.. Bates absence, loud calls for the Represen,
tative elect, brought out Col. Wm. G. Whteley
who magnifed his ofics through the reeollec.
tions Of the valuable services and fame of hi'
predecessors, and concluded by Offering toast
" The Judiciary" Judge Houston replied IL
his peculiarly happy manner-euogizng tn,
virtues of the lamented Clayton with such
pathos and power as to bring tears to the eyel
of some Of the byslanders. Gov. Causey wal
, then called for, who proposed a sentiment which
we could not hear on account of the noise
The Hon. Joseph p. Comegys spoke in term
Of lofty praise Of Mr.. Bayard Mr.. G. couli
> say, from experience. that Mr., Bayard was on
of the very first statesmen in the u. y. Senate
Speeches we're made by Gen. Tench Tilghmau
of Maryland ;Alex. G. Cummins, Esq. ;, Of Phila
selphia. end Hon. Geo. r. Riddle. The com
papy dispersed at a late hour. nothing havinI
occurred to mar the pleasure and harmony Z
. the interesting occasion. ''''"aqHoa lH'eT T.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-18
OBITUARY.

Died, in Smyrna, on the 18th instant, Me-
REBECcA JESTER, in the 54th year of her age.
Death has visited our town, aud borne away,
on angels wings, our much beloved and deeply
lamented Sister Jester-from this world Of pain.
and sorrow to her home in Heaven, where
there is no more sickness nor death Il trust,
to the reward due to her patient suiierings; for
who, like her, would have employed the inter
walls of pain in such a resigned preparation for
that change to which we all look forward with
such dread and anxiety!
Sister Jester has been for many years, fol-
lower ui the meek and lowly Jesus. She was
noted for her piety, and the Christian life and
example she set before her children: and they
have endeavored TO follow her example. Her
place in church was always filled, unless DE-
tained by sickness; as she has not been able 10
attend regularly for the last two years on ac'
count of declining health; but we hope she
was enabled to say, with the poet, 81 have
fought my way through" and now, beyond Jor.
dams swelling food, she is singing Gods praises.
We sympathize with the friends of the de-
But do they arraign the wisdom and goodness
of Providence! No--Iet the bitterness OF their
aflction be what it may, still say with the Pa
triareh Job, The Lord gave and the Lord hath
taken away, and may fond friends be enabled
to say, blessed be the name of the Lord" :, ?
The cold grave now holds all that remains Of
the fend paren and sister. " Look to the Lord.
dear children, and he will comfort YOU" are
the words of the Psalmist, and | do sincerely
trust that he will grant you that peace which
the world cannot give. . a.t.s.. ...sa
A good Christian, fond mother, and a klSd
friend,was Sister Jester, and her loss is lament
ed by many; but they are consoled by the reHec-
ton that,
Her tolls are past, her work is done,
And she is fully blest,--. ) 4 - a.e
She has fought the fight, the victory .won'
Aud enter'd into rest.
i.." 3. s1-t t.t ~. NJ A. McF.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-18

FATAL RAILROAD AscIDENT.-0n Monday
night of last week, Mr. Jacob Harris, living
near Smyrna, in .Appoquinimink hundred, got
on the platform of the rear car of the up-train,
for the purpose of riding home, about a mile
from the Smyrna depot. When opposite his
house, the cars at the time being in rapid mo-
tion. he jumped off, but the momentum of the
srain caused him to fall hesd-foremost, either
ON cross-tie or the rail, fracturing the base Of
his skull. OF which he died on Saturday last
He is said TO have been under the influence o.
liquor. This should be warning TO persons
not to jump off or get on train when in mo-
tion. --...---. IL Il .----
Smyrna times., 1857-02-18
Legislative Proceedings.
Thursday. Fob. 4 T

Thursday, Feb. 5. p NJ.
SRNATE.-The act entitled an additional
supplement TO the act TO survey, lay out and
regulate the streets of Smyrna" was taken up
and on motion of Mr.. Hazard, its consideration
was postponed until the l7th inst
The supplement to the act incorporating the
Bank OF Newark, was read a third time and
concurred in. .
Adjourned till 3, P. M.
Feb. 9, P. M.
SENATE.-Mr. Carlisle reported a bill TO dis
solve the bonds of matrimony between Henry
A. Layton aud his wife. Read.
Mr.. Biggs from the committee reported bill
to divorce Cecilia Hawkins and Andrew Jack.
son Hawkins from the bonds of matrimony.-
Read. - -. '..-
The bill for the relief of Sarah II. Kerns was
read thesthird time and passed.
The bill to divorce Martha Chadwick from
her husband was concurred in by the Senate.
Adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr. Cooling presented three petit
tons from citizens of New Castle county ask.
ing for the repeal of the law taxing dogs
Read and referred. -1....
Mr.. Sheppard presented similar petition.
Mr.. Pennington presented a petition from
members of the McDoSough Encampment, pray.
lug iOt an dCt VI OHtPoiueioh' ANcuu duu Ie'
ferred.
Mr.. Marshall reported bill divorcing Eliza.
beth Collins from her husban nd, Robt. Collins.
Mr.. Cooling presented the bill of C. p. John
son, for printing, &C., which was read and re
ferred.
Z Mr.. Pennington presented several petition
from citizens of Dover hundred, praying for al
act TO incorporate the Mahoa River railroa,
company. Read and referred. ats p. .
Mr.. Pennington presented petition from cit
izens Of Kent county, asking for the repeal o
chap 2l6, laws Of 1855, In relation to fish an,
oysters. Read aad referred. 's1 =
Mr.. Pennington presented bills from Wharton
&. Harrington for printing, and Samuel Cul
breth for coal Read and referred. '-Haa
The bill to divorce Elizabeth White from he
husband passed the House. $''i."i'-
MIR. Marshall reported bill to repeal an &C
prohibiting gill-net fishing in Broad creek. +
80 vq .aH .di5ae1 Hs.g 10 49, Feb. 10.
al SEEATE.--Mr. Jones in the chair. : -.f
"a On motion of Mr.. Armstrong the bill for tn
relief of Elizabeth Likens was read third tim
and passed. .~.~+
Mr.. Bggs presented petitions from. citizen
!. Of New Castle praying for and act to re-distriC
said county. Read and referred, ~, \. ~,
On motion of Mr.. Carlisle the bill to incoi
porate the Star Of Bethel Lodge, was read
third time and passed. '"ea ta7 S'h" g
4 Mr.. Harrington reported bill to repeal th
law respecting swine.
On motion of Mr. Hazard, the bill for tn
Smyrna times., 1857-02-18

or We learn from reliable correspondent
that the report published in sur last issue, to
the effect that the son MIR. Abraham Todd, sup
posed to have been frozen to death while in
quest Of sheep on the Oath ult., was still alive,
he only having runaway on the day mentioned,
is entirely incorrect. The body of the lad was
found on Tuesday, the 4th inst. on the farm OF
Capt. James Downes. in the woods, about one
and half miles from Mr.. Todd's residence
The body was in pretty good state of preser-
walton, excepting the face. which had turned
perfectly black. His remains were inferred
near Msrshyhope Bridge. .|f' s'
Smyrna times., 1857-02-18

marsh and low grounds therein mentioned h.
longing TO snndry citizens of Kent county. w.a
on motion of Mr.. Moore read u first time
Mr.. Gooding presented the petition Of Joro
M. Maloney tor divorce from her husband
Read and referred
The petition of Rachael D. Brettinpbam e.,
a divorce was read and referred.
The act for the relief of Thos II. Denny NO..
read first time.
The petition of James Stuart, and othersos
Georgetown, for new Bank in Sussex conn,'
was on motion of DR.. Martin read and Referred
The petition of sundry women of New ca
tie county, praying for the rights OF married
women, was on motion OF Mr.. Marshall ,o.I
and referred
The act Incorporating Mcdonald encampmen.
of the town of Smyrna, was read a third t;,''
and passed the House.
The act for the relief of school lstrc, ~
10 of New Castle county, was Oh motion. read
first time.
The act 10 change the name of Frederioa sta
tion to FELTON, station was read first time
The petition of Elizabeth ID. Collins prsv vipr
;. for divorce from her husband, Robt. Collns
; was read and passed the House
Afternoon.
The supplement to the act to incorporate tho
3 Lewes and Millsboro railroad company was IN
motion read first time.
" motion to indefinitely postpone H., biz
o prevailed.
Z The account of Thos. Hawkins against tho
State was read and referred.
e On motion, to bill to incorporate the Dlv.r
- and Mahon river railroad company wus road
a first time.
e The petition of sundry citizens ofKent coun.
ty to divide school district No. % of SAID county
e. was read and referred.
a. The petition of Shepard p. Houston was
j. read and referred.
SENArE.-The act proposing n amendment
Y to the constitution for the purpose Of abolishhg
lie tenures was read first time.
8. Afternoon.
SEXATE.-The bill for the benefit Of railroads
d. and other purposes, was read first tune
Ol The petition of citizens of Kent county to
abolish life tenures, was read
o. The act to incorporate the Mispillon and
u Choplank Railroad Company was read th j
as time and passed.
Adjourned ill l0 o clock To- morrow mornin.
te Feb H.
ls- HorsE.-The act to incorporate the Muls
cd boro and Lrwcs Rallroad company was take.
up tor consideration, and, Oh motion, wLs po,t
poned until next Tuesday. ..'".
ng The act to Incorporate the New Castle Ga
a company read u third tune aud pas ed.
AdjuUrncd
Smyrna times., 1857-02-18

RAILROAD MEETING. The Railroad Meeting
held in this town on Saturday last. the proceed
ings of which viii! be found in another column,
was large and enthusiastic demonstration
Indeed. the railroad fever has been quite high
in this quarter for sometime. The speeches o.
Gen. Tilghman, DIR. Cox and Col. Hamblelon,
embodied much information in regard to PENN
sula Railroading. There were several other
prominent men present. who would have deliy-
cred addresses but for want of time. The
speaking was concluded at late hour, when
books were opened aud the following sums Qo
say nothing of the smaller subscriptions) were
Smyrna times., 1857-02-18
SNTBNAa lERILQ, -
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY ls, 1857

siFsE zELreTtos OF RErREsENTArIvE.-The
special election held in New Castle county, on
Saturday last, to supply the vacancy occasion-
ed by the death of Baymen Deakyne.J resulted
in the choice of Richard Ferguson, of Blackbird.
All the candidates were from Appoquinimink
Hundred. +, There. was very little interest in
the eectien-among the Americans particular
lys.zThe Gazette says that had Mr.. Kanelly,
or any other gentleman of known party de-
stiuction been dominated on Tuesday, last, MIR.
Ferguson would have been distanced about al
far as are Mr.. Johnson and Mr.. Cochran. The
following is the result of the vote in tho county
Richard Ferguson, (Dem.,) ss3 votes Robt
A. Cochran, (Amer.,) 2O5.; Wm. Nj. Johnson
(Dem } 100; Maj. John Pyle, L; John A. Coch
ran, 9 Thos. Simpson, / Saml. Townsend. l
VIM. FIRST, l; DIR. VIM. Ashcrait, l /; John w
Ryder, 1; David w. Thomas. 4; Daniel ThOmp
son. Daniel K. Wolfe, / James Kanely. 10
Isaac p. Walker. L. = >-r t'~-.' '~.i. T..
Smyrna times., 1857-02-18


Am FOR KANsAsIN WILHIxLrON, DEL-Ths
Committee appointed to COLLECT ald for the SUI.
fering pour OF Kansas. have obtained over jN
dollars IN money, dry goo Is and clothing, whcl
is now on ills way there, in the care of IIeaty
Harvey, Uf that territory, who has aggreeiD -
see it properly distributed, at an early day, tes
OF chprge,
tbs FLORIDA IxnIAx WAR.--The TaaJt
PeniMSular of the l7th ult. says that both reg
uIars and volunteers were under orders to cam
mence scouting Immediately. Gen. Harney
had started for the Istapoga country, where h..
was confident OF fndlng the Iudlaus. lie will
eudeavor to catch Billy BoWlegs.
CoLOSED PERsoNs ArruE SourH.-The Ms
siSs!Ppi Legislature has passed n law prohll-
ting celored persons from preaching. The
North Carnlina Legislature has land ON the IL.
BILE the bill TO remove free colored persons from
that State.
E7- The New York Express says than near
ly all the collections IN the churches last San-
day were almost entirely composed Of the de.
prcclated Spanish com-smOOth quarters, sh'l-
llngs and slXpences. Charity, with ~ pr
cent off!
05-Edward T. Bellah has sold pair of ru-
perior cattle to William Ii. England aud Rlct-
ard Nj. Griffith. They weigh 5000 pounds,
aud are fine specimens OF stock as can be
found in the United States.
Col. George Peppsr Norris has been furnish
ed, by the Patent Office with quantity Of the
Chinese Sugar Cane Seed, for distribution.
OF Geo. w. Dexter, has taken ont letters
OF administration on the estate of George GOul'
of Appnqulnimnk IId., deceased.
03-"All things from above are not blessings
as the man said when an avalanche ut SNOW and
ice alighted on his head
Smyrna times., 1857-02-18

EXHIBITION AND FEsTIvAL.-On Monday eve-
ming (the anniversary of the birthday of Wash
ington) the Ladies' connected with the NJ. L
Church, in Camden, intend giving an Exhibi-
ton and Festival, for the benefit OF the new
Church. The exercises will consist of speak
ing by the Sunday School scholars, music, &C.,
and TO conclude with fine entertainment Of
refreshments. The basement of the new church
has been used for worship the two last Sabbaihs
The church will be ready for dedication some
time in the spring or early summer.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-18

LOVE AFTER MARRIAGE.-We have received
an advance copy ofthis Novel by Mrs. Calolne
Lee Hentz, complete in one large duodecmo
volume, bound in cloth, from the publisher. T.
B. Peterson. Philadelphia. The Saturday
Courier" says:
"a high, moral, and religious charm pre-
vades all the stories in this volume, imparting a
glow to the finest feelings of our nature, and
from the beginning to the end thought is added
to thought, ane beauty to beauty"
Price Sl.25 10 cloth; or in vols. paper 81
Smyrna times., 1857-02-18

FEnIvAL- We understand that the Ladies
of the Presbyterian Church. in this town, have
determined to give a festival. for the benefit of
said Church, the 6rstlweek In March.--so be
held in the hotel now occupied by Il. l.. Cahoon,
Esq.,, but which will then be vacated. We have
not learned on which day the festival will be
held: the proper notice, we presume, win be
shortly announced. Many Of The ladies of the
town are bnsily engaged in preparing various
fancy articles, and we have no doubt the occa.
sion will do credit to the congregation and The
town. 1'e+" a.. i. SOS, -.-...,. =.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-18


SENTEHcE OF WoRRELL FOR MURDER.-We
have already mentioned that Worrell, one of
the Gordon murderers in Missouri, had been
convicted. A letter says: .a .... lt..s
He behaved himself with great nonchalance
until the next morning, when. be was brought
in to receive his sentence. On being told TO
rise, his parents both rose with him, each with
an arm around his neck. A most solemn and
short address was then made 10 him by Judge
Stone, conjurng him to make his peace with
God, as in his case all earthly hopes were en-
ded, and concluded by sentencing him to be
hung on March IL, 1857. The prisoner then
wept. Mai. Wright, his counsel, took an ap-
peal to the Supreme Court, and obtained, there
fore, a stay Of execution accordingly. After
his conviction, Bruff was put on his trial, and
after hear ng the evidence and the arguments
of counsel, the jury retired for an hour, and
then returned with verdict Of" sot guilty"
When the verdict was rendered, Bruff was
Immediately arrested by an officer of the United
States Army, with view of taking him bach
TO Fort Leavenworth. from which post he had
deserted previous to the murder. He Is now
on his way TO that fort, and will not only have
to serve out his original term Of enlistment, bu
viii have to submit 10 such punishment as the
regulations Of the army prescribe, = @'' ="
THE GREENsnoRo' sBAxK.--Severai Of tn,
prominent citizens of Greensboro have recent
ly published card, stating their belief that th'
bank is in an unsafe cendition and has forfeited
its charter. They therefore request the State
attorney for the county 10 institute legal pro
ceedings against it, but he declines to comply
on the ground that be haslno power 10 act mn
less directed by the Legislature. ~ aa So
Within the last three weeks there have bee:
sent by railroad from Annapolis 10 Baltimore
aud Washington cities, upwards of ten thou
sand bushels Of oysters, which averaged thu
: purchasers about sixty cents per bushss Gov
Wise eais six dozen oysters daily, sent 10 hin
at Washington by express from Virginia.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-18

0TWe have had heavy run of "job work I"
during the past week. particularly in the way
Of vendue Bills. During the ensuing week or
ten days. sAere will be about iweniy public
sales in Smyrna and vicinity. asas'0" 8 az"
Smyrna times., 1857-02-18

= or The Tableaux und Fair of the Presby-
terisn Church, Of Dover, were given on Tues
day and "Wednesday evenings The Reporter
says:. The proceeds. exceeded 1--WE hundred
dollars.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-18

MrnorPsL ELEcrros.--our municipal elec-
tion for the purpose. of electipg seven COM
missioners, one assessor. and one treasurer, 10
serve during the ensuing year, takes place on
Monday, the ID of March. saa2s7;l s5f 10
Smyrna times., 1857-02-18

The BURDELL MuRDER.-The coroner's jury
after an investigation offOurteen days. rendered
the following in relation to the perpetrators o.
the deed. That DIR. Harvey Burdell was mur.
dered by Mrs Emma Augusta Cunningham and
John ]. Eckel, as principals. ,...s
That George Vail Snodgrass was acccssary
bef,re the fact.
That Miss Augusta Cunningham and Heller
Cunningham are persons having knowledge
Of the facts, and concealing their knowledge o.
them.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-18

q Gas IA petition is in cireus ton in our town,
signed. Of course. BY nearly every one, asking
of the Legislature the granting Of charter los
the "a Smyrna Gas Company" with capital of
3 jO,olG --ghe shares 10 be $50 each.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-18

IsauEsr. inquest was held Thursday
on the body Of a dead negro baby, which was
found in lot in Dover. Verdict, found frozen
10 death.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-18

0T Valentines have been flying around in
goodly numbers, during the past week or two.
BY the way, "Spy" has been receiving some
" striking pictures" through the medium of the
Times. Wonder if they will put him in bet
ter humor The ladies who sent the likenesses
certainly do not think they are fac similies.
FRESH FIsH.-Several crrts were in town
this morning with fish from the waters Of the
Chesapeake. .......... ...
Smyrna times., 1857-02-18

A committee has been appointed to solicit
further subscriptions, and we should Judge IRON
the promptness Of the subscription on Saturday
taken in this section. Had there been more
time on Saturday, the list would have been
much increased. There will be meeting held
at Kentou on Friday. and on the next day
(Saturday) at Templeville, Md, for the same
purpose-commencng at both places at 2
o'clock. P. M. 1t is hoped that all the friends
of the enterprise will become interested. '-
Smyrna times., 1857-02-18

Hon. Martin w. Bates, left Wilmington on
Monday morning, in the cars, for his residence
in Dover. a......... ..,,.... .-...
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MEDICINES.


nR. MBALL. PROFESSOR OF CHRONIC
EB DISEASE, and NATURES ASSISTANT for the
cure Of Consumption and Blood Diseases. Office and
Residence. g Front ST., WORCESTER, Mass.
DR.. kimba pays special attention to the Of Con-
SUMPTION Bronchitis, Asthma, Diseases OF the Throat
Liver, Heart, Spleen and Skin Scrofua Eyspeas Salt
Rbaum, Canker and Cancer Humors, aud the all gone
feeling Of the Stomach. Now these each or ali cobined
lead directly to Consumption. Now, here is remedy
Cur medicine will cure yOu-not one-but a number, for
mark one medicine cures everything Our medicines
purely Vegetable; they Natures remedies and
they act with certainty They perfectly harmless
because they act in harmony with Natures laws to assist
in her struggle against dsease therefore the pa
afflicted We say come we will tell you how you arewhat
your disease is the remedies that will you and put
you the to health and usefulness We cure many
that are given up to die.
There is branch of Medical science neglected as
bad and corrupt Huaors. The nature and tendency Of
humoI is Reorganization cOrrupti0n DEATH hence we
say TO all thus afflicted, you value hearth and life, get
rid OF that humO Our medles will eradicate it from the
system, purify the Blood, and HEALTH is the
quence.
We say, then-0onsnumptou be cured. Humors
can be cured Come and The doctor. Advice, free.
Dr. Eimba may be consulted in all cases however pr.
yae by either married SINGLE with perfect confidence
N. b Particular attention paid to all Female Com
plaints Weaknesses, Suppressons, Difficulties, Piles, &c
Those afflicted with the Piles if they will follow my di
recons, may be assured of The unfortunate will
find in Dr. Kimball scientific friend.
DR.. Kimball viii wait any that wish, at their resi-.
dences, any hour of the day night.
Medicines sent to any part OF the county by address
ing L, KlMDALL NJ 10 Front street Worcester Mass.
f2l dom