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Smyrna times., 1857-02-25

" Ihe Levy Court Ofths county have a,
laS' oeen enabled to elect the county officers
MI Holding the member. who has been absent.
ia consequence of indisposition, was in his seat
e"uS giving the Democrats a majority. Mr..
oa''erheid' of Murdcrkill Hundred, was elected
county Treasurer The following are the Col
Iectors Martin L. Smith, D. C. HJ.. Edward
H. smith, l.. Z. Hp.; james D. Owens, d. Hid. :
1onn Supp Muir. Hd.; Jacob F. Lewis, Miss
lla' Joshua c. Craner, Mil. Hid. Trustees Of
n'mS Houses: Andrew J. Wright Muir. Hid.
Nathan Fleming, Miss. Hd.; Samuel A. Short
Mil. Hid. -' ''"0' y
Smyrna times., 1857-02-25
A. 1UUNG AN
Smyrna, DEL, jan u, 81.

The LOTTERY BLL.-Lcgislative action ba
been delayed on this grant, in consequence O
the Committee. having IN charge the proposel
amendment to the constitution, failing to brino
the resolution 10 a third reading. This resoln'
ton has been before tae House for near five
weeks.-RepOrter.
OF We learn that the Delaware Railroad
Company, have formally determined 10 fsvor
the route to Somer's Cove. in Annamessix.
or The Steamboat Zephyr resumed .bar
trips between Wilmington and Phladelobio On
Tuesday morning.
0~- Benedict B. Harris has taken ont lo,ter.
OF administration on the estate of Jacob Harris
late OF Appoqunimink Hundred. - -
OF John Townsend has taken ont letters or
administration on the estate Of Tigham Gov.
late of Appoquinilnnk Hundred. -"
0~7- The Eastern Shore, Md, steamboo,s
have resumed their trips .'"''
~ Six ysung ladies' took the veil at 81
PauIs (Catholc) Church, in Phiadelpha, on
Wednesday. f. T.. '... rre.. .',II =.
w Papers from various quarters ofthe coun.
Try, with few exceptions, unite in pronoun. |
ing the fr1lt crop uninjured thus far.
U. s. SENATOR IN New JnRsEy.-Ths vote
or Senator on Thursday was---Tbomson. so
tandolRh, II Field, g.. ,.s .td .v. "a
0C%5- The name Of Frederick station bas been
hanged by an act Of the Legislature. II will
erealter- be known as Fslton station.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-25

" The Maryland and Delaware Railroad
route Is already graded from Hillsb to the
MaryIand and Delaware line, and from thence
" VIII be continued to the Smyrna Depot, i'm
neo'ateiy III passing the villages of Kenton and
lemplevllle. As soon as the exact line is fixed
uPon' the whole force of the company will be
put upon The road' and it will be completed in
Tue course OF three or four months. This road
VIII open beautiful and fertile countrv.wbicb
"'' heretofore been much crippled for want Of
market facilities.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-25
Written for The Smyrna Times.

LITTLE CREEK LANDING, Feb. 22d. 81.
There is considerable excitement in our vii
lage in consequence of tho Small Pox, but there
has been but one victm-Capiain Joseph Wat.
son, aged % years.
The villagers are using some precaution. We
smoke the houses with vinegar, tar and with
powder and sugar mixed together. Capt.
Watson was taken sick at the LOOcr Landing.
and his friends thought his pain and sickness
were the effects efa strain, from lifting heavy
weight. As soon as DIR. Salisbury pronounced
it Small Pox, they put him in boat and took
him to the Upper Landing. They prepared
comfortable room in grenary, and employed
two men to attend to him; but he only lived
about twenty!four hours after his removal. He
had many kind friends, who did everything that
prudence would allow, but all in vain.
. ...... p. II. l..
Smyrna times., 1857-02-25

| A LARGE CLAIM.--A gentleman named Der.
~ OF Illinois, has preferred claim TO some
thing like two-thirds of the land on which the
town of Dover is built. Itappears that the
property was originally leased for ninety-nine
years, which term expired some fifty years go
The gentleman is a collateral heir, and he con-
ceives that his claim is not cut off by the lapse
Of time. 1t is reported that he has employed
Geo p Fisher and N. B. Smithers, Esqrs, to
investigate the matter. The affair hns caused
considerable excitement in the neighborhood.
DROwNED.-The body of q man named John
Jackson, was found in the Christiana, near the
Wilmington Bridge, on Saturday morning
OS5- Professor Brackesby has been computing
the age of the Charter Oak from the rihgs.y
The result Le arrives at is that the tree is 945
years vi age.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-25
Written for the Smyrns Times.
Railroad Meeting at Kenton.

FRIDAY, Feb. 90, lS57.-At 3 O'clock, p. m.
the meeting was organized by n. Fl. Coverdale
Esq, upon whose motion, JAMES ID. Wups
Esq, was called to the Chair, and THos. T.
| THuRLow appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting was stated by MIR.
Coverdale, who then introduced J. C.. w
Powell, Esq, one of the Directors OF the Marv.
land and Delaware Railroad company, who
presented TO the audience the claims of this
road upon the community. He was followed by
Mr.. John T. Davis, the Contractor of the Road.
IN brief and fcrcbe speech and then, the
President of the company, Gen. Il. Tilghman,
addressed the meeting in an able, earnest and
conclusive argument in favor Of the road, and
showed the Importance of stock subscriptions
by the community.
The stock books of the road were then open
ed and several subscriptions we're made
amounting to upwards of S2,0O0,-and very
general interest was manifested in the work.
On motion, committee of three, composed
of Messrs. ~ Ii. Coverdale, Lewis Graham
and N. T. Underwood, was appointed to solicit
further subscriptions to the stock of the Mary
land and Delaware Railroad company.
W Nbereupon, the meeting adjourned.
JAMES d. WILDs, President.
L. L. THCRLOw, Sec'y. ..
Smyrna times., 1857-02-25


AHE FEsTIYAL.-in an advertising column
our readers will find notice of the intended
FESTIVAL, which is to take place in this town
The afternoons and evenings of two davs-
wednesday and Thursday, the lI:h and 18th
OF March,-haveb been decided upon as the time
Tor the Fair The object of the Festival is n
Charitable one--the Presbyterian church great.
~ needs repairing, the congregation is younp
"uu comparatively small and its purpose is to
aid IN meeting the expenses which will be in
CURED by the repairs contemplated. In CON-
slderatIon of these facts, we are coDstra ined to
oeileVe that the whole town will, in every man.
ner possible, facilitate the ladies' 10 their noble
endeavors AFrstival in Smyrna is something
entreiy new' aud viii attract many from its
novelty. 1t is desirable, however. that t,e
OBJECT will not be forgotten; for, what the ladies
want is the " ready rhino,'' by way of extensive
purchases.
on FRIDAY evening, concert will be piven
IN the Presby terian church. Prof Hubbord
ana lady have been engaged. The simple an.
nouncement will be sufficient to ot,r,c, . c,,
mouse. Mrs. Elubburd's voice, for melody and
volume' is by many considered equal to the first
FrtnG DOnnGS in the land. Mr.. III. is nor.
Iect master OF music, and, with his large Bass.
VOL and tile sllVery voice accompanying, makes
harmony
Smyrna times., 1857-02-25

1HE BURDELL MURDER CAsE.-In the Ney
iOrk court 'f General Sessions. on Saturday.
'hesurand Jury presented true bills of endi,.,.
ment against John J. Eckel and Mrs Crnn;nn
hon, g. ~ ~ N1'S' cunning
nam Tor the murder of DR.. Burdel, who were
accordingly sent to the Tombs. The daupbtors
were released from custody, and Snodgrass was
held to bail in $500 as a witness TO opnpor
and testify
Smyrna times., 1857-02-25

10 PosrMAsTERs.-We would call the at
tention of postmOs'ers to the following extract
from the post-otiice Regulations 1t will be
seen that this is part their duty as much so
as opening and closing the mails:
CHAP. 81, Page 81. "ln every instance in
winch newspapers, that come 10 their office. are
not taken out by the person to whom they are
sent, postmasters will give immediate notice to
The publisher, adding the reason, if known why
The papers are not AIKEN out.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-25
D. IIOFFECKER, EDITOR.
Gas in SMYRNA.

On Saturday afternoon last, a meeting was
held at Fexwell's Hotel for the purpose of TAX
ing some formrl action in relation to the intro
dnction of Gas into our town. The meeting
was organized by calling Ex-Gov. Temple to
the chair, and appointing Ayres Stockly, ESQ.,,
secretary. Wm.-D. Parrish, ESQ.,. of Philadel-
-phia, who is engaged in the business of fitting
up gas-works, and who had examined the town
and estimated the probable cost of erecting
.gasometer, laying pipe, &C., laid his views be-.
fore the meeting in comprehensive manner.
The probable COST he thought, would be- from
S25,OOO to $3O,O00,-in erecting gasometer,
laying one and half miles of street-pipe. Sc.
He further stated that should the charter be
granted by the Legislature, and the company
be formed, he, if awarded the contract, would
take one-third of the stock and, expressed it
as his belief, that the business would paw diyi-
dend of six per cent. the first year. The num-
Der ofhouses that would have gas introduced in
to them, when the works shall be first put into
operation, is, at the lowest estimation. set down
at l4O, and, in six months thereafter, it is
thought that nearly every house that can be
dlgnlhed with such a title, will abolish the
time.honored g. dips " for the modern lumnina-
tor. Mr.. Parrish stated, that in Bristol. Pa.
where he did the work, the number which COM
menced at first was only seventy-fv and. at
the end OF SIX months, had only reached the
sum OF one hundred-yet the dividend was
three per cent The original cost, too. was
from $4,000 to $4,000 more than it wsuld bo
IN this town. 1t is very plain that, in a short
me, gas works here would yielda paying divi
d end. Besides, it would enhance the valne of
real estate. Strangers seeing such an enter.
prlslng spirit would naturally be induced to
purchase and settle among u.s. rather than where
such accommodations could not be had. II
would give tone and dignity TO the place. One
OF our business men, the other day, remarked
that, should 100000 be invested in gas-works.
the increased value in real estate thereby would
be $50,OOO. Our holders of real estate should
look to this; and, if for nothing else, keep
sharp eye to "No. l." Such an investment
might in time bring in an d" hundred fold" A |
resolution appointing a committee TO prepare
charter was passed, and Messrs. WIN. C. Ella.
son. Geo. Davis and DR.. VIM. Cummns were
appointed said committee.
The subject will be laid before the Lepisla-
ture the present week.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-25

EXTRAORDINARY DELUsIoN.-One ofthc mos
remarkable cases ofdelusion, of recent date, oc.
cnrred in Philadelphia, last week. A LARGE
number of ignorant Germans, it seems. have
been victimzed by woman of their own race.
who pretended to be sister of Jesus Christ.
She appears to have exercised unlimited CON.
troll over them; extorting large sums of money.
jewe1ry, etc.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-25

I"E NEXT GovERNoR-The people of Mary,
Iauu are 10 select their Governor next fall ard
"o ''S' Ui american asplrants is ALREADY quite
.p"S' we nave seen the following names in
"a ,ne print DR.. James u. Dennis. of Somerset;
~ non. James b. RIcaHd, of Kent; Gen. Henry
y Stltes' OF Cecil; Jas Wallace. E,u of Dor.
'"eS'er ana Col. Wm[ Paca, Of Queen Annc@.
Mr' BRoDERIcK.-This gentleman, who has
IuSt oeen elected to the United States Senate
q sot SIX years, from California, was formerly
iGrelnah W OF Engine Company No. 81, in New
orA' IL Is said that when he started for Cali.
r 1t "iu' seVeA years ago, he had lust enough
VI uiohev TO take hlm there and S2j over lie
'e'urhS now with fortune of about &2lO,OOQ.
~ " 2 The New Orleans Picayane says that
"o bn gunS used IN that city on the 23d of Decen-
Der last IN the national salute. at noon. were
4ts'tnc!iy heard in Marion county, Miss, dis
lanee' IN an air line, of not less than eighty or
w Forty young Vermonters. of both sexes,
laG party and supper at the hotel in Bethel.
'na became SO elated that a clergyman was
~ ent lor' ana four couples were married right
1T the reel" ~ 80 -. "' ''. ''N
ne uUANo TRADE.-A letter from CAPT.
aiuen, 10 OF inns elty, master ofthe shin Rocbuck,
Q" AZ Snincha Islands, received by the Euro.
q, says that there are one hug,lrei dnd thirtv
rs',ciass = ships, averaging 1000 tons each. now
ing about the islands. waiting for =. r,,oes sf
:" o ho.a, LoOa1iy no other port in The world
:" ooSst TtI o. 50 largea feet of splendid ships
aPt' "al"eh expected to get his cargo in
." "S 'he lSt OF February.-Lynn Rcporttr
Smyrna times., 1857-02-25

lHE PHILADELPHIA ANNUAL CoNFEnENcr op
THE NJ T. 'EHuRcH.-The next session of the
above named body of Christian Ministers is nm
pointed to be held in Wilmington, and will com.
,nence on the 25th of March next. The mum.
Der to be present on the occasion, either rs
members ofthe conference, or as holdiDp off.
c'a1 or business relations with it, is about two
hundred and sixty.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-25


w we learn that Mr.. Robt. NJ. Jones. O
BOMBAY Hook, was badly hurt yesterday. b,
laiiing from wagon, upon his head and shout
derS- oceccasioned by a jolt. When first seer
be was insensible, but is now restored to CON.
SeIence' and is issOmelhing better. ..,..
VI On our first page, will be fou nd the Pro.
ceedlngs Of the Kent County Agricultural So.
cieiy giving election of officers for the eps,iro
year. experiments Of T. B. Coursey, ESQ, in
concentrated man1res, &c. a.iSH ,.'.' 80"
'.-+t t"t GU ''Pt y. .' rI1EULUf I.... ...
Godeys Lady's Book for March has been rs
ceivca--,t : contains variety Of engravings,
.aSniOn plate and choice selection Of, literary
reading matier.' Price SO year. & =. ~.
W Many farmers in this section, taking adj.
'an'age Of the late mild weather, have com. |
nenced blowing.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-25

lHE WHEAT.-By many it was feared that
the ory' cold' windy weather of January, would
prove disastrous to the wheat; and, much of il
"aS' 'ndeed' been iniured,-but since the mild.
"ar'A and moist weather has set in, the wheat
Is picking up" exceedingly fast. and the 6olJs
are already beginning to wear quite a green
appearance.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-25

SAVING BANE.-We learn that the Bill grant.
'"s charter to the "Town aud Deposit com.
Pa"y OF Smyrna, which passed the House last
week, was yesterday defeated in the senote
a " BANK OF Issue" will, however, be immedi.
a'eiy applied for, with capital of $4,000 and
Prveilge Of extending it to 100000. 1t is
S''d That there is no doubt about obtaining
charter for the latter Institution.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-25

Extra Session OF THE U. s. SENArE.-Tbe
President OF the United States has called an
extra session Of the U. s. Senate. 70 convaoo
at washington on the 4th Of March next, at 70
oclock'to receive and act upon such communi-
cations as may be made to it on the. part of the
Executive, who will that day be naugurated
Smyrna times., 1857-02-25
-" As sweet and musical
AS bright Appolio's Lutte strung with his hair

EXHIBITION AT THE ODD Fellows HALL.
An exhibition will be given by the Pupils of the
pennsylvania Institution for the Instructien ot
the Blind, at the Odd Fellows Hall. in this
q town, on Friday evening next, the 9th inst
The Pupils, thirty IN number, will be acconno-
med by the Principal, Mr.. William Cbon;n and
other officers Of the Institution The mus;c
will be under the direction of Mr.. r.. Fee;,Iar
The Legislature cf Delaware benevolentIv rro-
Vides Tor the education of her blind in tic In
stitution at Philadelphia, and the object or This
visit and Exhibition is to show the uro6ciercv
OF the Pupils IN Music, and the success or ,ho
system OF instruction, by means of raised m.
Paratus adapted to the touch. The pvpiIs vii,
perform before the Legislature and the citizens
ot Dover tomorrow evening. Very many of
our citizens have heard them, in full orchestra
IN Philadelphia, and know what delightful nm.
SIC they make. The admission price, % cents
Is to defray expenses only. At7I o'clock, the
performance will commence.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-25

The MEETING AT KENrox.-The Railroad
meeting held at Kenton, on Friday last, was
very successful. notwithstanding the irclemen-
cy OF the weather. Addresses were made bv
!. T. w. Powell and Join T. Davis, Esqs., and
Gen. Tench Tilghman; after which, the books
were opened and the following subscriptions
forthwith taken, viz: james d. Wilds. $1,000:
Minus IL. Coverdale, $500; Thos. II. Thurlow
S2oO; james Guessford, $3.50; and Samuel B
Ruth, $73. committee was appointed to so
liclt further subscriptions .
AT the meeting at Templeville, Queen Anne'c
county, Nd, on Saturday last, ]. C. w. Powell
Esq., and Gen. Tench Tilghman delivered adj
dresses, after which $500 were subscribea
and promise made to triple that sum by some
OF the leading citizens. A committee was an
pointed to procure subscriptions. In the even.
lng' a large number of persons accompanied
the speakers to Greensboro, where there was
full meeting of the company.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-25

MovISa DAV.--MOnday next is " MOVING
day In Duck Crock. Little Creek and Diver
sh hundreds OF ihis County. Below Dover, on the
entire Penin1ula, farmers aud others move an
The first OF January, and above Smyrna, in this
otate, onthe 20th of March. Much inconye.
nlenee is thus experienced by personAmovinp
irom one section to another. The first Of
March, IN our opinion, would better suit the
Tnoie Peninsula bot, such d regulation will.
perhaps. perhaps. never be made. Our subscribers who
change their place of residence will nlcoso -
tify US, ,,i,l',e ~, -. -. q s@'.''' -,
Smyrna times., 1857-02-25

V1~ new post Office has been established
at Kenton, Kent county, in this State, and VIM
II. Taylor appointed postmaster. This secures
regular daily mail facilities to an entcrprisnp
aud growing community.
Smyrna times., 1857-02-25

0T Alex. G. Cumtnins, Esq, of philadel.
phia, by request Of the citizens of Newark win
deliver his popular lecture on .Nuples and
PomPeii," in that town, Tomorrow eyeniug.-e
0J' Hon. E. ID. Cullen will ngain acc 7pt our
ihsnks Tor valuable public documents.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-12-09
NTAGNlFICENT STOCK, OF FALL AND

MAGNlFlCENT STOCK OF FALL AND
lvl WINTER DRY GOODS NOW OPEN
The subscriber would invite attention TO the fol-
lowing New Goods:
Paris printed Merinoes and Wool De LANES, very
rich styles, extra cheap.
Fine Black and Fancy Colored Wool De LANES, at
S7x cents.
Ottoman Poplins, mixed, plaid, and striped.
$500 yards Hoyles English Prints at 10 cents usual
price l2H cents.
1000 yards superior plaid and plain De Bages, at
l2I<, worth lS cents.
1900 yards rich new style figured De LANES, at
12L, richly worth 18 cents.
$50 Ladies' white and colored Corsets, at 81, usual
price $l.25.
large lot of Ladies' fine white Linen Handke,.
chiefs, at 81, 10, and l21f cents n..e
30 dozen Ladies' fne white Lama Wool Hose, at 25.
cents, usual price 80 cents
20 dozen Ladies' hemstitched Linen Handkerchiefs,
at rs, richly worth 81 cents. a,
Ladies' good Kid Gloves from 81 Il cents up.
Linen Table Cloths, Napkins, and Towels, great
CHEAP EMBRoIDERIES.
Large lot Swiss and Cambria Collars.
Large lot Cambria and Swiss Flouncings, unusually
cheap.
Handsome Sleeves and Collars in SETS
Black Grape Collars, Embroidered Handkerchiefs,
&c, &C.
Persons in want of Dry Goods should not fail to
call and examine my stock btfore purchasing, as /
am confident by 50 doing they can save money.
r. @. HYATT
34o Seventh street, third door below
s302t the Northern Liberty Market
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FREDERICK FEMALE SEMINARY.
FREDERICK CITY, MD.

FREDERICK CITY, MD.
SCHOLARS will be received at any time
~ during the year, and will be charged from the
date OF their entrance to the end of the scholastic
year. The lst Of January would be most appro-
pirate time for them to o.commence. a.
This lnstituton has steadily and permanently in.
creased in numbers for the last eleven years. until
the present capacious edfce which is so feet 'front.'
80 feet deep and four stories high became entirely
inadequate to the growing wants Of the school, }a
& In August last the Trustees commenced another
building Of thesame size and external appearance on
the west side Of the present ed6ce. This building
is now under root, and will be ready for occupancy
early in the spring
This addition will give us the largest and most
beautiful exhibition room in the city, six large pro-
fessorsro0ms, eighteen additional high airy lodging
rooms, and the whole of the high basement will be
lifted up for a gymnasium for the young ladies to
exercise in during inclement weather. These inn
provements make it one of the most extensive and
complete establishments in the United States
This Institution has an able and efficient Board Of
Professors and Teachers, good Library, excellent
Musical Instruments, an extensive Chemical and
philosophical Apparatus, and it is confidently be-
leved that il offers many facilities for imparting
Seminary in the land.
The school is not sectarian, on the contrary the
young ladies are strictly required to attend such
CHI as parents Designate accompanied always by
q Teacher. .S
For Boardand Tuition, including furnished Rooms,
Lights, Fuel, Washing, ETC., $500 per scholastic
year; payable half yearly in advance. .., ~
For Circulars, and other particulars, address
II. WINCHESTER, President
References IN Washington Csty, d. c.
Josiah +. Polk, Esq, Vespasian Ellis, Esq
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PLATFORM
tf! he Aneriodn Purity adopted at Ms session of "a
National CbuncM Jwns 9, 1857.

tf' As Amevioan Pa,ty adoptsd at tie ssssion of to
National CbuncSt. Jwns 9, 1857.
-st An humble acknowledgment to the Su-
prelne Being, for His protecting care youchsafed
to otr fathers in their successful Revolutionary
struggle, and hitherto manifested to us, their de-
ccelldalts in the preservation Of the liberties the
nicpcndence, and the union of these States.
I'd. The perpetuation of the Federal Union, as
he palladium Of our civil and religious liberties,
and ihe only sure bulwark Of American Indepen.
dence. Ee
Sd. A,asricans must ruls Ameyica, and to this
end 'atyeborn citizens should be selected for all
state, Federal, and municipal offices or govern
met employment in preference to all others
nsvcrtheless III
IN. Persons born Of American parents residing
temporarily abroad, should be entitled to all the
rights Of native-born citizens but, Il
9th. No person should be selected for political
sts on, whether Of native or foreign birth, who
recognises any allegiance or obligation Of any de.
scription 70 any foreign prince potentate or power
constitutional each within it's sphere as paramount
to all ether laws, as rules Of political action
9Th. The unqualified recognition and mainte-
lnoe OF the reserved rights Of the several States
and the cultivation OF harmony and fraternal good
will, between the citizens of the several States and
{ } this end, non.interference by Congress with
questions appertaining solely to tho individual
states, and non-interyention by each State with
the affairs Of any other State.
7th. The recognition of tho ght OF the native.
horn and naturalzed citizens Of the United States
permanently residing in any Territory the seof, to
frame their constitution and laws, and to r gulate
their domestic and social affairs in their own mode
subject only to the provisions of the Federal Con-
sittion, with the privilege of admission into the
Union Whenever they have the requisite popula-
ton for one Representative in Congress. Provided
ala hath hut vub< nsks ~