Smyrna times., 1857-07-08
State Items.

TIE LAws.-The laws of the State passet
at the last session Of the Legislature are now
printed, and will be in the hands of the Protho
nators in a few days.
HONOR CONFERRED.-The Hon. Jas. A. Bav.
ard OF Wilmington, received the honorary de-
gree of L. L. d., from Delaware College, al
their commencement the lst inst.
CLARK s CoRNER.-The Clark's Corner farm
has been sold by Mr.. Clark to Mr.. Butler, an
agent employed on the Delaware Railroad, for
the sum OF ~, 5000, payable 81 900 cash, the
remainder In five years. The purchaser in
tends laying off building lots and offering theul
Tor sale at Unce.
OF At the late commencement in Delaware
College, the degree of l.. l.. d., was conferred
on Isaiah McBlrnie, Esq, distinguished liter
ary gentleman in Glasgow, Scotland.
0F The Steamboat st. Nicholas is now in
the neighborhood Of Baltimore.
0CF The referees in the case of Joseph A..
Hunter US, the Delaware Railroad, have awar-
ded Mr.. II. $3.50. This only covers the time
previous to September or October 1855, at
which period the action was instituted, and con-
Sequently, unless compromise can be efec-
ted, other suits may be be instituted SO long as
the obstruction of the water is continued to the
injury ofthe mill.
0T George c. Deakyne, is doing an excel
lent business at his dry good and grocery store
near Deakyne's Landing, in Appoquinimink
Hundred. tie is courteous man and is de.
serving of patronage.
Gr DIR. James C. Bird. of Dover, and Jona-
hon I of
have purchased the farm of VIM. B. Morris, ESQ,
below Dover, containing 300 acres for $8.250.
EAsToN GAzETTE.-Alfred p. Jump, ESQ.,.
has retired from the management of thIs old es-
tablshed Journal; he will be succeeded by
WIN. H. CGuncill, E;q., who in future will be
Editor and proprietor.
ApPoINTMENT.-Governo Causey has ap.
pointed John H. Eceston. Esq.,, Justice of the
Peace, in place of w. N. w. Dorsey, ESQ.,,
whose term expired on the 9th ult.
A CHILD KILLED BY WAIsKEY.-
o thou invisible spirit of rum,
Had we no other name by which to call thee,
we would call thee devil.
On Monday last, Coroner Richards held an in-
quest on the body of female child, about three
years of age, daughter of Edward Curran. living
in Eight street near Church. In the investiga-
ton of the jury it appears that the child had
drank a quantity OF whiskey from Jug which
the mother had secreted in an adjoining shed, |
Immediately after evnced all the usual marks
of ofintoxication and died in a state of stupid in
sensbiity. A verdict was rendered in accor-
dance with the facts. This is a melancholy
practice, and we do not envy the feelings of the |
mother who has thus taken, indirectly the life |
of her innocent chid.-DcI. Democrat.
GA Camp Meeting will be held in Col
Orr's woods, three and halt miles from Lewes,
Sussex county, commencing Friday, 3lst OF
July.
HTA Camp Meeting will be held at Milton,
commencing Wednesday, August 10Th.
G5-The Bank OF Wilmington & Btandywine
has declared a dividend of per cert, and an
extra dividend oftwo per cent, payable on and
after the 10th inst.
1ArThe Mechanics Bank has declared di-
vidend of forty cents per share on its stock, |
PAYABLE on and after the 10th inst.
ORprNArIoN.-Th Right Rev. Bishop Lee,
is expected 10 hold an ordination in st. Thomas
church Newark, on Sunday morning next SER
vices commencing at 10 O'clock The candi-
dates are Thomas M. Martin, A. M. for the or
der of Deacon, and the Rev. VIM. H, ID. Hat
ton, of Delaware City, for that of Presbytery.
WOODLAND CREAM."--POmade for
BeoHtifying the Hair highly perfumed, supe-
rior to any french article imported, and for half
the price. For dressing Ladies' Hair it has no
equal, giving it bright glossy appearance.-
II causes Gentlemen's Hair to carl in the most
natural manner. Il removes dandria, always
giving the Hair the appearance Of being fresh
shampooned. Price only fifty ceals. None
genuine unless signed ssel
:, PETRiDGE a. Co, N. Y, Proprietor of the
Balm Of a thousand .FIossers."
For sale BY all druggists